Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a cooker and particularly to a smart kitchen device for personalized cooking.
Description of Related Art
[002] In modern households, kitchens lack emotional intelligence and cultural personalization. Users often face difficulty in deciding what to cook, especially when time is limited or when mood and belief systems strongly influence food choice. The absence of integration of nutritional needs, emotional state, and cultural or astrological preferences creates a gap in daily cooking practices. This gap results in repetitive meals and limited satisfaction in food preparation.
[003] Several smart kitchen appliances exist that provide partial assistance to users. Devices such as voice-enabled microwaves, smart ovens, and display hubs offer recipe suggestions, temperature adjustments, and timer functions. Applications for fitness and diet management provide food recommendations based on calorie intake or activity level. Artificial intelligence-based recipe assistants further extend personalization in terms of dietary patterns. These solutions enhance convenience and efficiency in cooking through automation and digital support.
[004] However, current solutions remain limited in scope. They do not adapt to emotional states or cultural beliefs of a user, such as astrology, that often shape food preferences. The majority of appliances operate on static settings with minimal user-specific adaptation. They fail to unify mood, nutrition, and spiritual elements into a cohesive cooking experience.
[005] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced smart kitchen device for personalized cooking that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a smart kitchen device for personalized cooking. The smart kitchen device comprising an input unit adapted to acquire user input related to an emotional state. The smart kitchen device further comprising a data retrieval unit adapted to obtain astrological data associated with a user based on a stored birth chart and current planetary positions. The smart kitchen device further comprising a microcontroller communicatively connected to the input unit and the data retrieval unit. The microcontroller is configured to receive the emotional state and the astrological data associated with the user; analyze the received emotional state and the astrological data associated with the user using an artificial intelligence recommendation engine; generate a customized meal suggestion based on the analysis; and autonomously operate Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled kitchen appliances to prepare the suggested meal.
[007] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for personalized cooking. The method comprising steps of receiving an emotional state and astrological data associated with a user using an input unit and a data retrieval unit; analyzing the received emotional state and the astrological data associated with the user using an artificial intelligence recommendation engine; generating a customized meal suggestion based on the analysis; and autonomously operating Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled kitchen appliances to prepare the suggested meal.
[008] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a smart kitchen device for personalized cooking.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a smart kitchen device that integrates emotional intelligence with meal preparation, ensuring that food selection aligns with mood and psychological state of a user.
[0010] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0011] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a smart kitchen device for personalized cooking, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0014] FIG. 2 illustrates an architectural flow diagram of the smart kitchen device for personalized cooking, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0015] FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method for personalized cooking using the smart kitchen device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0016] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[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 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] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a smart kitchen device 100 for personalized cooking, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the smart kitchen device 100 may be a voice-controlled and an artificial intelligence-based intelligent food processor. The smart kitchen device 100 may be adapted to provide personalized food recommendations. Further, the personalized food recommendations provided by the smart kitchen device 100 may be driven by a mood and astrological signs of a user. The smart kitchen device 100 may record facial expressions, voice tone, and heart rate of the user through embedded biometric sensors, microphones, and cameras to identify emotional states like stress, happiness, or tiredness. Further, the smart kitchen device 100 may retrieve personalized astrological inputs from a birth chart of the user and current planetary positions.
[0021] The smart kitchen device 100 may utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms to extrapolate the personalized food recommendations using the astrological inputs and the current planetary positions. The personalized food recommendations may be, for example, proposing warm comfort food for stress or energizing light meals on days forecasted for low activity. The smart kitchen device 100 may be adapted to interface with smart kitchen appliances such as, but not limited to, smart ovens, induction cooktops, refrigerators, robotic arms, and so forth to dispense ingredients automatically, set temperatures, and cook time. The smart kitchen device 100 may further feature a real-time voice guidance, allergy warnings, diet customizations, grocery inventory tracking, and so forth. The smart kitchen device 100 may provide a highly personalized, automated, and culturally enriched cooking experience that may make the user feel emotionally attached, nutritionally balanced, and astrologically harmonized.
[0022] According to the embodiments of the present invention, the smart kitchen device 100 may incorporate non-limiting hardware components to enhance a processing speed and an efficiency such as the smart kitchen device 100 may comprise an input unit 102, a data retrieval unit 104, a microcontroller 106, and Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled kitchen appliances 108. In an embodiment of the present invention, the hardware components of the smart kitchen device 100 may be integrated with computer-executable instructions for overcoming the challenges and the limitations of the existing smart kitchen devices.
[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, the input unit 102 may be adapted to acquire user input related to the emotional state. The input unit 102 may be a heart rate sensor, a facial expression detector, a voice tone analyzer, a microphone, a camera, or a combination thereof. In an embodiment of the present invention, the input unit 102 may utilize multimodal sensing techniques to cross-verify the detected emotional state, thereby increasing an accuracy and reliability of emotional analysis. For example, a rise in heart rate may be validated with simultaneous changes in facial expression or voice pitch. The input unit 102 may also be designed with privacy-preserving features, such as raw biometric or audio-visual data may be processed locally within the smart kitchen device 100 before transmission, ensuring compliance with user data protection standards.
[0024] In an embodiment of the present invention, the data retrieval unit 104 may be adapted to obtain astrological data associated with the user based on a stored birth chart and current planetary positions. The data retrieval unit 104 may be configured to access daily, weekly, or monthly planetary information for diet-related astrological guidance. Further, the data retrieval unit 104 may be configured to communicate with remote astrological databases or APIs to dynamically fetch updated planetary transit data. The smart kitchen device 100 may store historical astrological records to identify recurring cycles that influence dietary needs of the user. To enhance personalization, the data retrieval unit 104 may integrate with geographical location services to determine the precise planetary impact relative to a current location of the user.
[0025] In an embodiment of the present invention, the microcontroller 106 may be connected to the input unit 102 and the data retrieval unit 104. Moreover, the microcontroller 106 may incorporate high-performance processing cores, memory units, and embedded machine learning accelerators to manage real-time data analysis.
[0026] The microcontroller 106 may support multiple communication interfaces, such as Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART), Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), or Inter-Integrated Circuit (I²C), for seamless integration with sensors and external modules. The microcontroller 106 may also include power optimization features to reduce energy consumption during idle states, thereby making the smart kitchen device 100 energy-efficient and sustainable.
[0027] The microcontroller 106 may be configured to receive the emotional state and the astrological data associated with the user. The microcontroller 106 may be configured to analyze the received emotional state and the astrological data associated with the user using an artificial intelligence recommendation engine. The microcontroller 106 may be configured to generate a customized meal suggestion based on the analysis. The microcontroller 106 may be configured to autonomously operate the Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled kitchen appliances 108 to prepare the suggested meal. The Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled kitchen appliances 108 may be selected from smart ovens, induction cooktops, refrigerators, robotic dispensers, and so forth. The artificial intelligence recommendation engine is configured to cross-reference nutritional requirements with emotional and astrological parameters. The customized meal suggestion excludes allergy-sensitive ingredients based on a pre-stored allergy profile of the user.
[0028] Additionally, the artificial intelligence recommendation engine may employ deep learning models trained on diverse datasets combining nutrition science, emotional well-being studies, and astrological principles. The generated meal plans may not only address short-term cravings and mood regulation but also promote long-term dietary balance. The autonomous operation of the Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled kitchen appliances 108 may involve precise control over cooking time, temperature, ingredient dispensing, and plating. To further enhance the user experience, the smart kitchen device 100 may be adapted to provide real-time audio-visual feedback for notifying the user of the meal preparation progress and estimated completion time. Furthermore, the smart kitchen device 100 may integrate with wearable devices or mobile applications to continuously refine its recommendations based on evolving user habits, preferences, and health records.
[0029] In an embodiment of the present invention, the artificial intelligence recommendation engine may be configured through a hybrid processing framework such as the microcontroller 106, that may execute lightweight, real-time inference models while offloading computationally intensive deep learning tasks to a cloud-based server. The smart kitchen device 100 may employ secure APIs and encrypted data channels to synchronize emotional, nutritional, and astrological datasets between local and remote processors. This architecture may ensure low-latency responses for immediate meal preparation while leveraging cloud resources for continuous model training and refinement.
[0030] In an embodiment of the present invention, the Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled kitchen appliances 108 may be controlled using standardized communication protocols such as Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Representational State Transfer (RESTful) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), with real-time sensor feedback loops for adaptive adjustments. For example, temperature, ingredient levels, or cooking progress data may be transmitted back to the microcontroller 106, enabling precise recalibration of cooking parameters. Safety modules may be embedded within the smart kitchen device 100 to detect anomalies such as overheating or ingredient spoilage, upon which the smart kitchen device 100 may halt operations and alert the user through a mobile application.
[0031] In one embodiment of the present invention, the smart kitchen device 100 may be configured with a user profile containing dietary preferences, nutritional goals, and allergy information. The input unit 102, comprising a heart rate sensor and a voice tone analyzer, detects that the user is experiencing stress. The data retrieval unit 104 accesses the stored birth chart and retrieves current planetary positions, indicating the need for light and calming meals. The microcontroller 106 receives the emotional state from the input unit 102 and the astrological data from the data retrieval unit 104. The microcontroller 106 analyzes these inputs through the artificial intelligence recommendation engine and generates a personalized meal suggestion, such as a vegetable porridge with herbal infusion, excluding allergy-triggering ingredients. The microcontroller 106 then communicates with the Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled kitchen appliances 108, including a smart induction cooktop and robotic dispenser, to automatically measure ingredients, adjust heating parameters, and prepare the meal.
[0032] FIG. 2 illustrates an architectural flow diagram 200 of the smart kitchen device 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0033] In an embodiment of the present invention, the architectural flow diagram 200 may include a mood detection module 202 that may be configured to perform emotional analysis based on biometric signals, voice tone, or facial expression recognition. The mood detection module 202 may further be configured to incorporate user feedback to refine the accuracy of emotional state classification. The mood detection module 202 may be configured to detect mood data that may be communicated to the artificial intelligence recommendation engine to generate mood-aligned meal suggestions.
[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention, the architectural flow diagram 200 may further include a horoscope integration module 204 that may be configured to retrieve daily horoscope data, planetary transits, and astrological preferences through the data retrieval unit 104. The astrological inputs may be mapped to dietary recommendations by associating zodiac-specific attributes with nutritional categories to enable astrology-informed customization of recipes.
[0035] For example, during a solar eclipse event, the horoscope integration module 204 may be configured to enable a retrieval of celestial alignment data indicating potential effects on energy balance or digestion for the user of particular zodiac signs. Based on this input, the horoscope integration module 204 may further be configured to enable suggestion of lighter meals with calming ingredients, such as herbal teas or easily digestible foods, to align with astrological recommendations during that period. In an embodiment of the present invention, a recipe suggestion module 206 may be configured to combine emotional data, astrological preferences, and nutritional requirements to generate personalized recipes. The recipe suggestion module 206 may be configured to refer to a pre-stored recipe database (not shown) annotated with nutritional information, allergy constraints, and ingredient availability. The output of the recipe suggestion module 206 may be configured to include step-by-step recipe plans that may be optimized for taste, health, emotional balance, and astrological alignment.
[0036] In another example, during periods of Roja (Ramadan) fasting, the horoscope integration module 204 and the recipe suggestion module 206 may adapt meal recommendations to support pre-dawn (Suhoor) and post-sunset (Iftar) eating windows. For instance, the smart kitchen device 100 may recommend energy-dense, slow-digesting foods such as oats, dates, and legumes for Suhoor to sustain energy throughout the day, while suggesting hydrating and easily digestible foods such as soups, fruits, and yogurt for Iftar to restore hydration and electrolyte balance. These recommendations may be dynamically customized based on the emotional state of the user, nutritional requirements, and astrological alignment.
[0037] In an embodiment of the present invention, the architectural flow diagram 200 may include a voice command module 208 that may be configured to allow the user to interact with the smart kitchen device 100 through natural language voice recognition. The voice command module 208 may be configured to support tasks such as recipe selection, ingredient substitution, and real-time cooking instructions. An interactive cooking feature may provide voice-guided assistance during meal preparation, enabling the user to actively participate in the cooking process or supervise automated operations. In an embodiment of the present invention, the combination of mood detection, horoscope integration, recipe suggestions, and voice commands illustrated in the architectural flow diagram 200 may enable the smart kitchen device 100 to function as a holistic user-centric device.
[0038] FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method 300 for personalized cooking using the smart kitchen device 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0039] At step 302, the smart kitchen device 100 may receive the emotional state and the astrological data associated with the user. The emotional state may be captured using the biometric sensors integrated with the device, such as the camera for the facial expression recognition, the wearable device for heart rate variability (HRV), or the microphone for voice stress analysis. The astrological data may be retrieved from the database stored in the smart kitchen device 100 or via an Application Programming Interface (API) linked to external astrological services.
[0040] At step 304, the smart kitchen device 100 may analyze the received emotional state and the astrological data using the artificial intelligence recommendation engine. The artificial intelligence recommendation engine may include a trained machine learning (ML) model, such as a neural network, that processes multimodal inputs (e.g., biometric data, user profile, and astrological parameters). The artificial intelligence recommendation engine may further access daily, weekly, or monthly planetary information for diet-related astrological guidance, and map the access information to dietary recommendations stored in the knowledge base.
[0041] At step 306, the smart kitchen device 100 may generate the customized meal suggestion based on the analysis. The customized meal suggestion may be compiled by cross-referencing the AI output with the nutritional database containing macronutrient and micronutrient compositions of ingredients, as well as with the recipe repository optimized for use with the Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled kitchen appliances 108.
[0042] At step 308, the smart kitchen device 100 may autonomously operate the Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled kitchen appliances 108 to prepare the suggested meal. For example, the smart kitchen device 100 may send control signals via the Universal Asynchronous Receiver–Transmitter (UART), the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), or the Inter-Integrated Circuit (I²C) using the microcontroller 106. In an embodiment of the present invention, the Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled kitchen appliances 108, such as the induction cooktop, the smart oven, or the robotic stirrer, may be activated through the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) or the Representational State Transfer (RESTful) APIs over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled kitchen appliances 108 may provide a real-time sensor feedback (e.g., temperature, weight, humidity) that may be continuously monitored by the smart kitchen device 100 to ensure accurate cooking outcomes and adaptive adjustments during preparation.
[0043] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0044] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. A smart kitchen device (100) for personalized cooking, the smart kitchen device (100) comprising:
an input unit (102) adapted to acquire user input related to an emotional state of a user;
a data retrieval unit (104) adapted to obtain astrological data associated with the user based on a stored birth chart and current planetary positions; and
a microcontroller (106) communicatively connected to the input unit (102) and the data retrieval unit (104), characterized in that the microcontroller (106) is configured to:
receive the emotional state and the astrological data associated with the user;
analyze the received the emotional state and the astrological data associated with the user using an artificial intelligence recommendation engine;
generate a customized meal suggestion based on the analyzed emotional state and the astrological data; and
autonomously operate Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled kitchen appliances (108) to prepare the suggested meal.
2. The smart kitchen device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the input unit (102) is selected from a heart rate sensor, a facial expression detector, a voice tone analyzer, a microphone, a camera, or a combination thereof.
3. The smart kitchen device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the data retrieval unit (104) is configured to access daily, weekly, or monthly planetary information for diet-related astrological guidance.
4. The smart kitchen device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the artificial intelligence recommendation engine is configured to cross-reference nutritional requirements with emotional and astrological parameters.
5. The smart kitchen device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the customized meal suggestion excludes allergy-sensitive ingredients based on a pre-stored allergy profile of the user.
6. The smart kitchen device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled kitchen appliances (108) are selected from smart ovens, induction cooktops, refrigerators, robotic dispensers, or a combination thereof.
7. A method (300) for personalized cooking, the method (300) is characterized by steps of:
receiving an emotional state and astrological data associated with a user using an input unit (102) and a data retrieval unit (104);
analyzing the received the emotional state and the astrological data associated with the user using an artificial intelligence recommendation engine;
generating a customized meal suggestion based on the analysis; and
autonomously operating Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled kitchen appliances (108) to prepare the suggested meal.
8. The method (300) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled kitchen appliances (108) are selected from smart ovens, induction cooktops, refrigerators, robotic dispensers, or a combination thereof.
9. The method (300) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the input unit (102) is selected from a heart rate sensor, a facial expression detector, a voice tone analyzer, a microphone, a camera, or a combination thereof.
10. The method (300) as claimed in claim 7, comprising a step of accessing daily, weekly, or monthly planetary information for diet-related astrological guidance.
Date: September 13, 2025
Place: Noida

Nainsi Rastogi
Patent Agent (IN/PA-2372)
Agent for the Applicant