Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a portable dining table organizer device that is capable of providing a means to organize a dining table with tissue paper, fork, knives, spoons and spices to give access of the tissue paper, fork, knives, spoons and spices to a user while using a table as per requirement in order to utilize food items with flavors.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Dining table serves as a central gathering place for family and friends to share meals and create lasting memories together. It also provides a designated space for enjoying good food, engaging in meaningful conversations, and fostering a sense of togetherness within the home. In addition, a dining table can also serve as a versatile surface for various activities such as working, studying, or playing games. Its presence in a home can enhance the overall ambiance and functionality of the space, making it an essential piece of furniture for any household. Furthermore, a dining table can also be a focal point in a room, adding style and elegance to the decor. Its size and shape can be customized to fit the specific needs and preferences of the household, making it a versatile piece of furniture that can adapt to different occasions and settings.

[0003] Traditionally, the user uses placemats, table runners, and centrepieces to create a cohesive and visually appealing look. Additionally, using serving trays or caddies help keep condiments and utensils organized and easily accessible for guests. Another helpful tool for organizing the dining table is using napkin rings to keep napkins neatly folded and placed. Consider incorporating place cards to help guests easily find their designated seats for a more organized and efficient dining experience but the user faces problems in accessing utensils and spices in sequential manner without any mismanagement.

[0004] CN105661915A discloses an intelligent dining table device which comprises a dining table and tableware. The dining table comprises a power module and a wireless power supply transmitting module, and the tableware comprises a wireless power supply receiving module and a heating module; the power module is used for connecting an external power supply circuit and supplying electric energy to the wireless power supply transmitting module, the wireless power supply transmitting module is used for transmitting electric energy through radio waves, the wireless power supply receiving module is used for receiving the electric energy through the radio waves and supplying the electric energy to the heating module, and the heating module is used for performing heating after receiving the electric energy. The dining table further comprises a human body induction module which is used for detecting existence of a human body within a present range and controlling the wireless power supply transmitting module to work when the human body induction module detects the human body. According to the intelligent dining table device, the tableware is provided with the heating module, the wireless power supply transmitting module of the dining table supplies the wireless power supply energy to the wireless power supply receiving module of the tableware, and then the heating module performs heating; due to the fact that the dining table does not dissipate heat, the using perception on users around the dining table is better. Although, CN’915 provides way to maintain a dining table by using a feature that comprises a human body induction module which is used for detecting existence of a human body within a present range and controlling the wireless power supply transmitting module to work when the human body induction module, however lacks in giving access of the commodities as per requirement to utilize food items with flavors.

[0005] Conventionally, many devices are disclosed in prior art that provides way to organize the dining table with different commodities but lacks in giving access of the commodities as per requirement to utilize food items with flavors. Moreover, such devices are lacks in covering the device to protect the device from accumulation of dust/dirt.

[0006] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of organizing a dining table with different commodities such as fork, knives, spoons and spices for giving access of the commodities as per requirement to utilize food items with flavors along with covering the device to protect the device from accumulation of dust/dirt.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of organizing a dining table with fork, knives, spoons and spices to give access of the fork, knives, spoons and spices as per requirement in order to utilize food items with flavors.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of covering the device to protect the device from accumulation of dust/dirt thereby maintain the device for longer use.

[0010] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is reliable in nature.

[0011] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The present invention relates to a portable dining table organizer device that is capable of organizing a dining table with commodities with fork, knives, spoons spices, and tissue rolls in order to allow the user to access the commodities during consuming food items to enjoy the food.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a portable dining table organizer device, comprises a circular platform integrated with an elongated frame utilize to place on a dining table and further installed with multiple chambers for storing different type of spices as per user’s requirement, and each of the chamber is configured with a motorized lid for covering the chamber, multiple suction cups are arranged at base portion of the platform for allowing the platform to adhere on the dining table in a secured manner, a rectangular member assembled with the frame having multiple slots for allowing a user to hang spoons and forks. An elongated unit attached with the frame for accommodating a roll of tissue paper, a sharp-edged plate assembled with the frame beneath the unit for enabling the user to cut unwrapped length of the tissue paper as per requirement, a passive infrared sensor integrated on the frame detects presence of the user in surroundings. Upon detection of the user, a microcontroller linked with the passive infrared sensor actuates an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit integrated with the platform for detecting exact location of the user with respect to the frame. A BLDC (Brushless Direct Current) motor coupled with the frame for rotating the frame with respect to the platform in order to position the member and unit towards the user, thereby enabling the user to access the tissue paper, spoons and forks. A microphone integrated with the platform that is access by the user to give voice commands regarding type of spice required by the user. After that the microcontroller processes the voice commands and determines one of the chambers stored with the user-defined type of spice, and then actuates the motorized lid integrated with the chamber to open and allow the user to access the spices.

[0014] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device comprises of a pair of L-shaped extendable plates configured with the platform via a pair of motorized hinges to extend via a drawer arrangement, and actuates the hinges for tilting the plates towards each other in view of positioning free-ends of the plates in contact with each other, multiple electromagnets integrated with the free-ends to lock the free-ends with each other, thereby covering the device to protect the device from accumulation of dust/dirt, a weight sensor embedded within each of the chambers for detecting weight of the spices, a computing unit for notifying the user to re-fill the chambers, and a battery associated with the device for supplying power to electrical and electronically operated components associated with the device.

[0015] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a portable dining table organizer device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0018] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0019] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0020] The present invention relates to a portable dining table organizer device that is capable of organizing a dining table with different commodities such as fork, knives, spoons spices, and tissue rolls along with covering the device to protect the device from accumulation of dust/dirt thereby maintain the device for longer use in consuming food items with commodities.

[0021] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a portable dining table organizer device is illustrated, comprising a circular platform 101 attached with an elongated frame 102, multiple chambers 103 and each installed with a motorized lid 104 configured with the platform 101, a rectangular member 105 attached with the frame 102 having multiple slots 106, an elongated unit 107 attached with the frame 102, a sharp-edged plate 108 installed with the frame 102 beneath the unit, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 109 mounted on the platform 101, a microphone 110 positioned on the platform 101, a pair of L-shaped extendable plates 111 configured with the platform 101 via a pair of motorized hinges 112, multiple electromagnets 113 configured with the free-ends of the plate 111, multiple suction cups 114 arranged at base portion of the platform 101, and a BLDC (Brushless Direct Current) motor 115 coupled with said frame 102.

[0022] The proposed device comprises of a circular platform 101 made up of any material that includes but not limited to metallic material and wooden material alike to place on a dining table. The platform 101 is encased with various components associated with the device arranged in sequential manner that aids in organizing the dining table. Upon placing of the platform 101 on the dining table through a support of an elongated frame 102 integrated with the platform 101, multiple suction cups 114 integrated underneath the platform 101 adheres the table. The suction cups 114 create partial vacuum within the cups 114 upon pressing over the table by squeezing out air from the cups 114 due to a negative pressure is generated inside suction area. Herein, atmospheric pressure outside the cups 114 press down low-pressure area inside the cups 114 to generate suction to adhere the table with the platform 101 thereby securely accommodating the platform 101 over the dining table. Herein, the platform 101 is installed with multiple chambers 103 utilize to store different type of spices as per user’s requirement, and each installed with a motorized lid 104 for covering the chamber.

[0023] Additionally, a rectangular member 105 is configured with the frame 102 having multiple slots 106 to hang spoons and forks. Further, an elongated unit 107 attached with the frame 102 for accommodating a roll of tissue paper. Herein, a sharp-edged plate 108 is integrated with the frame 102 beneath the unit for enabling the user to cut unwrapped length of the tissue paper as per requirement. The user herein requires to activate the device manually by pressing a push button associated with the device and assembled with the body. The button is type of a switch that is internally connected with the device via multiple circuits that upon pressing by the user, the circuits get closed and starts conduction of electricity that tends to activate the device and vice versa.

[0024] After activating of the device by the user, a microcontroller associated with the device generates a commands to operate the device accordingly. Upon activating the device, a passive infrared sensor integrated with the frame 102 detects presence of the user in surroundings. The passive infrared sensor works by detecting the infrared radiation emitted by the user. When the user passes in front of the sensor, it emits a heat signature that triggers the sensor to detect the presence of the user. Based on detecting, the sensor transmitted the detected data to the microcontroller where it analyzes to detect the presence of the user in surroundings of the platform 101.

[0025] Upon detecting the presence of the user, the microcontroller generates commands to actuate an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 109 mounted on the platform 101 for detecting exact location of the user with respect to the frame 102. The imaging unit 109 comprises of a camera and processor that works in collaboration to capture and process the images of the surrounding. The camera firstly captures multiple images of the surrounding, wherein the camera comprises of a body, electronic shutter, lens, lens aperture, image sensor, and imaging processor that works in sequential manner to capture images of the surrounding.

[0026] After capturing of the images by the camera, the shutter is automatically open due to which the reflected beam of light coming from the surrounding due to light is directed towards the lens aperture. After then the reflected light beam passes through the image sensor. The sensor now analyzes the beam to retrieve signal from the beams which is further calibrate by the sensor to capture images of the surrounding in electronic signal. Upon capturing images, the imaging processor processes the electronic signal into digital image. When the capturing is done, the processor associated with the imaging unit 109 processes the captured images by using an artificial intelligence protocols to retrieve data from the captured image in the form of digital signal.

[0027] The data is now transmitted to the microcontroller based on which the microcontroller acquires the data and analyze the captured images to detect exact location of the user with respect to the frame 102. Simultaneously, the microcontroller actuates a BLDC (Brushless Direct Current) motor 115 coupled with the frame 102. The BLDC motor 115 operates based on the principle of electromagnetism. It consists of a rotor with permanent magnets and a stator with electromagnets. The electromagnets in the stator generate a rotating magnetic field, which interacts with the permanent magnets on the rotor, causing it to rotate. This rotation is controlled by an electronic circuit that switches the current flow to the stator electromagnets, allowing the frame 102 to rotate with an optimum speed with respect to the platform 101 for positioning the member 105 and unit towards the user to allow the user to access the tissue paper, spoons and forks.

[0028] Upon positioning of the member 105 and unit towards the user, the microcontroller activates a microphone 110 integrated with the platform 101 to give access to the user for giving voice commands regarding type of spice required by the user. The microphone 110 receives sound waves generated by energy emitted from the voice command in the form of vibrations. After then, the sound waves are transmitted towards a diaphragm configured with a coil. Upon transmitting the waves within the diaphragm, the diaphragm strikes with the waves due to which the coil starts moving the diaphragm with a back-and-forth movement in presence of magnetic field generated from the coil.

[0029] After that the electric signal is emitted from the coil due to back-and-forth movement of the diaphragm which is further transmitted to a microcontroller linked with the microphone 110 to process the signal to analyze the signal for detecting voice command given by the user. Upon processing the voice commands, the microcontroller determines one of the chambers 103 stored with the user-defined type of spice, and after that the microcontroller actuates the motorized lid 104 to open for allowing the user to access the spices. The lid 104 is linked with a hinge that is activated by the microcontroller to deploy the lid 104 to open for giving access to the user to access the spices.

[0030] Additionally, upon detecting absence of the user in the surroundings as detected by the microcontroller via the imaging unit 109, then the microcontroller actuates drawer arrangement integrated with pair of L-shaped extendable plates 111 configured with the platform 101 to extend. The drawer arrangement comprises of a carriage assembly and a DC (direct current) motor that works in collaboration to extend and retract the plates 111. The carriage assembly fitted with two rails that are used for sliding the block up and down. The block opening located at the end of the rail and have two clips that are used to secure the plates 111. To extend the drawer, the drawer is pushed to open and the carriage assembly slide outward. This creates an opening to allow extension and retraction of the platform 101. Simultaneously, the microcontroller actuates a pair of motorized hinges 112 integrated between the plates 111 and the platform 101 for tilting the plates 111 towards each other for positioning free-ends of the plates 111 in contact with each other.

[0031] The hinge 112 typically refers to a mechanical joint that allows rotational movement around a fixed axis using a motor or actuator which provides the rotational force required to move the hinge 112. The motor is typically controlled by an electronic control unit that regulates its speed and direction. The hinge 112 consists of a hinge mechanism that enables rotation around a fixed axis to deploy the plates 111 towards each other for positioning free-ends of the plates 111 in contact with each other. Simultaneously, the microcontroller actuates multiple electromagnets 113 integrated with the free-ends of the plates 111 to lock the free-ends with each other for covering the device.

[0032] The electromagnets 113 comprises of a conducting coil, when the electric current is passed across the coil that result in generation of the magnetic field around the coil and that results in the generation of the magnetic force due to which the electromagnets 113 gets energized. When the current release, the electromagnets 113 gets de-energized. The energization and de-energization of the electromagnets 113 to lock the free-ends with each other for covering the device and protect the device from accumulation of dust/dirt.

[0033] Additionally, a weight sensor integrated within each of the chambers 103 detect weight of the spices. The weight sensor comprises a weight transducer that convert weight of the spices in the chamber into an electrical signal that exert a downward force on the weight sensor. Within load cell of the sensor, there are strain gauges that deform slightly due to weight. The deformation causes changes in electrical resistance within the strain gauges. The sensor then calibrates the resistance to detect weight of the spices in the chamber. Upon detecting the weight of the spices, the sensor transmitted the detected data to the microcontroller where it analyzes to detect the weight of the spices in the chamber. Upon detecting the weight of the spices, if the detected weight recedes a threshold value, then the microcontroller sends an alert on a computing unit for notifying the user to re-fill the chambers 103.

[0034] The computing unit herein includes but not limited to a mobile and laptop that comprises a processor where the alert received from the microcontroller is stored to process and retrieve the output data in order to display in the computing unit. The microcontroller is wirelessly linked with the computing unit via a communication module which includes but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module. GSM (Global System for Mobile communication). The communication module acts as a medium between various electronic unit for establishing communication between the user and device to display the alert for notifying the user to re-fill the chamber.

[0035] A battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the device to offer power to all electrical and electronic components necessary for their correct operation. The battery is linked to the microcontroller and provides (DC) Direct Current to the microcontroller. And then, based on the order of operations, the microcontroller sends that current to those specific electrical or electronic components so they effectively carry out their appropriate functions.

[0036] In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, the device may include a sensor for enhanced data collection and analysis. The sensor may odour sensor that provide more detailed information about the odor of the spices that the user desires to access. For example, incorporating sensors for measuring spices quality offer valuable data for improving overall user experience. By integrating this additional sensor, the device may offer a more comprehensive understanding of the user's surroundings and well-being.

[0037] The present invention works best in following manner where the device possess the circular platform 101 integrated with the elongated frame 102 positioned on a dining table and installed with the chambers 103 stored with different type of spices as per user’s requirement. Herein, the passive infrared sensor detects presence of the user in surroundings, and upon detection of the user, the microcontroller actuates the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 109 for detecting exact location of the user with respect to the frame 102. After that the microcontroller actuates the BLDC (Brushless Direct Current) motor 115 for rotating the frame 102 with respect to the platform 101 in view of positioning the member 105 and unit towards the user, thus allowing the user to access the tissue paper, spoons and forks. The user now accesses the microphone 110 to give voice commands regarding type of spice required by the user based on that the microcontroller determines one of the chambers 103 stored with the user-defined type of spice, and accordingly the microcontroller actuates the lid 104 configured with the chamber to open for allowing the user to access the spices. Additionally, upon detecting absence of the user in the surroundings, the microcontroller actuates the plates 111 to extend via the drawer arrangement, and actuates the hinges 112 for tilting the plates 111 towards each other in view of positioning free-ends of the plates 111 in contact with each other, followed by actuation of the electromagnets 113 to lock the free-ends with each other, thereby covering the device to protect the device from accumulation of dust/dirt.

[0038] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A portable dining table organizer device, comprising:

i) a circular platform 101 attached with an elongated frame 102 positioned on a dining table and installed with plurality of chambers 103 stored with different type of spices as per user’s requirement, and each installed with a motorized lid 104 for covering said chamber, wherein a rectangular member 105 is attached with said frame 102 having plurality of slots 106 for allowing a user to hang spoons and forks;

ii) an elongated unit 107 attached with said frame 102 for accommodating a roll of tissue paper, wherein a sharp-edged plate 108 is installed with said frame 102 beneath said unit for allowing said user to cut unwrapped length of said tissue paper as per requirement;

iii) a passive infrared sensor arranged on said frame 102 for detecting presence of said user in surroundings, wherein upon detection of said user, said microcontroller actuates an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 109 paired with a processor mounted on said platform 101 for capturing and processing multiple images of said surroundings, respectively, for detecting exact location of said user with respect to said frame 102;

iv) a BLDC (Brushless Direct Current) motor 115 coupled with said frame 102 that is actuated by said microcontroller for rotating said frame 102 with respect to said platform 101 in view of positioning said member 105 and unit towards said user, thus allowing said user to access said tissue paper, spoons and forks;

v) a microphone 110 positioned on said platform 101 for enabling said user to give voice commands regarding type of spice required by said user, wherein said microcontroller processes said voice commands and determines one of said chambers 103 stored with said user-defined type of spice, and accordingly said microcontroller actuates said lid 104 configured with said chamber to open for allowing said user to access said spices; and

vi) a pair of L-shaped extendable plates 111 configured with said platform 101 via a pair of motorized hinges 112, wherein upon detecting absence of said user in said surroundings, said microcontroller actuates said plates 111 to extend via a drawer arrangement, and actuates said hinges 112 for tilting said plates 111 towards each other in view of positioning free-ends of said plates 111 in contact with each other, followed by actuation of electromagnets 113 configured with said free-ends to lock said free-ends with each other, thus covering said device to protect said device from accumulation of dust/dirt.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a weight sensor is embedded within each of said chambers 103 for detecting weight of said spices, and as soon as said detected weight recedes a threshold value, said microcontroller sends an alert on said computing unit for notifying said user to re-fill said chambers 103.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein said microcontroller is wirelessly linked with said computing unit via a communication module which includes, but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) module.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of suction cups 114 are arranged at base portion of said platform 101 for allowing said platform 101 to adhere on said dining table in a secured manner.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said device for supplying power to electrical and electronically operated components associated with said device.