Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. A method comprising steps of:
receiving biometric data of a user from a scanning device (202) installed on a kiosk (102), wherein the scanning device (202) is a finger print scanner;
receiving a language selection and food requirements from the user using a physical dashboard (214) connected to a kiosk interface (204);
matching the received biometric data with predefined biometric data stored in a database (112);
generating an alert notification when the received biometric data is matched with the predefined biometric data stored in the database (112);
transmitting the generated alert notification to a user device (106) of a third-party service provider, wherein the third-party service provider is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO);
receiving a response notification from the user device (106) of the third-party service provider based on the alert notification;
translating the received response notification into the selected language of the user; and
activating a speaker (206) of the kiosk (102) for playing the translated response notification.
2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the alert notification comprises one of, a kiosk ID of the kiosk (102), an address of the kiosk (102), the received food requirements, a buzzer activation signal, or a combination thereof.
3. The method as claimed in claim 1, comprising a step of generating an error notification when the received biometric data is unmatched in the database (112).
4. The method as claimed in claim 3, wherein the error notification comprises one of, the received biometric data, the received food requirements, or a combination thereof.
5. The method as claimed in claim 3, comprising a step of transmitting the generated error notification to the user device (106) of the third party service provider.
6. The method as claimed in claim 3, comprising a step of verifying the unmatched biometric data by transmitting the received error notification to a government agency.
7. The method as claimed in claim 1, comprising a step of receiving sensed signals representing health parameters of the user from the sensors (210a-210n) installed in the kiosk (102).
8. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the sensors (210a-210n) are selected from a group of, ultrasonic sensors, infrared sensors, biosensors, thermal scanners, heartbeat sensors, glucose sensors, or a combination thereof.
9. The method as claimed in claim 7, comprising a step of predicting attributes of the user based on the received sensed signals representing the health parameters of the user using machine learning algorithms, wherein the attributes comprises one of, a health, a nutrition requirement, a disease, or a combination thereof.
10. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the database (112) is synchronized with a Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) database.
Date: 20 June 2020
Place: Noida

Dr. Keerti Gupta
Agent for the Applicant
(IN/PA-1529)

, Description:FORM 2

THE PATENT ACT 1970
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THE PATENTS RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10, and rule 13)

TITLE OF THE INVENTION
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALERTING A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER FOR FOOD REQUIREMENT

APPLICANT(S)
NAME: S Srinivas
NATIONALITY: INDIAN
ADDRESS: S R Engineering College, Ananthasagar, Warangal, Telangana, India
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed
BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a system and method to generate a food request, and particularly to a system and method for generating a food delivery request through a kiosk.
Description of Related Art
[002] India has taken giant strides in the last few decades to become the world’s sixth largest economy. However, there are everyday issues that still continue to pose hurdles in the progress of the nation. Though India holds the title as democratic, however there is still a communication gap between the people and government, which cannot be fulfilled through conversation between help seekers and help providing agencies. In addition, this communication gap is causing ignorance towards the suffering of the people living in harsh conditions such as, in slum areas. Moreover, the communication gaps between the people and the government leads to more suffering of the poor population, with no food, no education, no income, malnourishment, etc.
[003] On the other hand, food is being wasted in large amounts in cities at different places such as, functions, restaurants, large gatherings, etc., which can rather feed a lot of hungry people. Moreover, there is no initiation from the government apart from providing some schemes that do not reach the needy people, and thereby, no-one render to serve. Traditionally, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) organize food distribution regularly but the distribution is not at all enough to serve the hunger of so many people. Further, in many cases the help seeker is unable to reach the distribution site or quantity of food can fall short in fulfilling demands.
[004] There is thus a need for a system and method for generating an alert for providing food to needy in a more efficient and effective manner such that people living in cities come forward for helping their fellow beings.
SUMMARY
[005] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a method for alerting a third-party service provider for food requirement. The method comprising steps of: receiving biometric data of a user from a scanning device installed on a kiosk; receiving a language selection and food requirements from the user using a physical dashboard connected to a kiosk interface; matching the biometric data with predefined biometric data stored in a database; generating an alert notification when the received biometric data is matched with the predefined biometric data; transmitting the generated alert notification to a user device of a third-party service provider; receiving a response from the user device of the third-party service provider based on the alert notification; translating the received response into the selected language of the user; and activating a speaker of the kiosk for playing the translated response.
[006] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on its particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application provide a food requirement system and the method for alerting a third-party service provider for a food requirement. Next, embodiments of the present application aim at developing a smart booth that is affordable and flexible enough to be implemented in areas such as, slums.
[007] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[008] 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, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[009] 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:
[0010] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a food delivery system, according to embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein;
[0011] FIG. 2 illustrates a kiosk of the food delivery system, according to embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein;
[0012] FIG. 3 illustrates components of a control unit of the kiosk, according to embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein; and
[0013] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a process for alerting a third-party service provider about food requirement, according to an embodiment of the present invention disclosed herein.
[0014] 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
[0015] 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.
[0016] 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.
[0017] 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.
[0018] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a food delivery system 100, according to embodiments of the present invention. The food delivery system 100 comprises a kiosk 102, a control center 104, and a user device 106, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to another embodiments of the present invention, the food delivery system 100 may build a bond with Information Technology (IT) sector such that the IT sector may contribute a donation of electronic goods which in turn may help in inculcating skills in the people living in slums. Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the food delivery system 100 may digitalize slums and increase the literacy level. The food delivery system 100 may further create employment opportunities for youth present in the slums that may transport food from one place to another.
[0019] Further, the kiosk 102, the control center 104, and the user device 106 may be connected through a communication network 108, according to embodiments of the present invention.
[0020] The communication network 108 may include a data network such as, but not limited to, an Internet, a Local Area Network (LAN), a Wide Area Network (WAN), a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), and so forth. In some embodiments of the present invention, the communication network 108 may include a wireless network, such as, but not limited to, a cellular network and may employ various technologies including an Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE), a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), and so forth. In some embodiments of the present invention, the communication network 108 may include or otherwise cover networks or sub-networks, each of which may include, for example, a wired or a wireless data pathway. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the kiosk 102, the control center 104, and the user device 106 may be configured to communicate with each other by one or more communication mediums connected to the communication network 108. The communication mediums include, but are not limited to, a coaxial cable, a copper wire, a fiber optic, a wire that comprise a system bus coupled to a processor of a computing device, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the communication mediums, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0021] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the kiosk 102 may be a small booth designed to house components of the food delivery system 100. Further, the kiosk 102 may be configured to enable a user to generate a food delivery request, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the kiosk 102 may be a portable booth that may be dismantled and transported from one place to another. According to embodiments of the present invention, the kiosk 102 may be made up of a material, such as, but not limited to, a stainless steel, a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), a glass fiber-reinforced polymer, a bio-derived polymer, a poly vinyl chloride (PVC), and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the kiosk 102 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. According to embodiments of the present invention, the kiosk 102 may be installed at a place such as, but not limited to, a petrol pump, a store, a railway station, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any place for the installation of the kiosk 102 from which a hungry person may request for food. Further, the kiosk 102 may be an electronic device configured to execute a computer executable program as explained in detail in conjunction with FIG. 1B.
[0022] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control center 104 may be a centralized location configured to activate, control, and monitor components and devices associated with the food delivery system 100. Further, the control center 104 may include a computational unit 110, and a database 112. The computational unit 110 may be configured to process data received from the kiosk 102 to generate an output, and perform other operations related to the food delivery system 100. The computational unit 110 may be, but not limited to, a Programmable Logic Control unit (PLC), a microcontroller, a microprocessor, a computing device, a development board, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the computational unit 110 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of processing the received data.
[0023] The database 112 may be configured for storage and retrieval of data associated with the food delivery system 100. In an embodiment of the present invention, the database 112 may be synchronized with a third-party database such as, but not limited to, a Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) database. Further, the database 112 may be configured to store data such as, but not limited to, predefined biometric data, predefined numerical values of health parameters, a kiosk Identifier (ID) associated with the kiosk 102, an address of the kiosk 102, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the third-party database including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. Further, the database 112 may be, but not limited to, a centralised database, a distributed database, a personal database, an end-user database, a commercial database, a Structured Query Language (SQL) database, a Non-SQL database, an operational database, a relational database, a cloud database, an object-oriented database, a graph database, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the database 112 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of the data storage and retrieval.
[0024] The user device 106 may be configured to enable the user to receive data and transmit data within the food delivery system 100. The user may be, but not limited to, a slum resident, a security personnel of the kiosk 102, a representative of a third-party service provider, a local authority officer, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the user of the food delivery system 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, the third party service provider may be, but not limited to, a community kitchen, a hotel, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the third party service provider may be a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Further, the user device 106 may be, but not limited to, a mobile device, a smart phone, a tablet computer, a portable computer, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the user device 106, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0025] The user device 106 may further comprise a user interface 114. The user interface 114 may be configured to enable the user to input the data into the food delivery system 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the user device 106 may enable the user to receive the data within the food delivery system 100. The user interface 114 may be further configured to display an output data associated with the food delivery system 100, in an embodiment of the present invention. The user interface 114 may be, but not limited to, a digital display, a touch screen display, a graphical user portal, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the user interface 114 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of enabling the user to input the data and to receive the output data.
[0026] According to embodiments of the present invention, the user device 106 may further comprise a processor 116. According to embodiments, the processor 116 may be configured to enable the user device 106 to receive and transmit the data within the food delivery system 100, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the processor 116 may be, but not limited to, a Programmable Logic Control unit (PLC), a microcontroller, a microprocessor, a computing device, a development board, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the processor 116 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of processing the received data.
[0027] FIG. 2 illustrates the kiosk 102 of the food delivery system 100, according to embodiments of the present invention. The kiosk 102 may comprise a scanning device 202, a kiosk interface 204, a speaker 206, a camera 208, sensors 210a-210n (hereinafter referred to as the sensors 210), and a control unit 212, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] The scanning device 202 may be configured to enable the user of the food delivery system 100 to input biometric data into the kiosk 102 for processing. According to embodiments of the present invention, the biometric data may be, but not limited to, an Iris Recognition data, a face recognition data, a Hand Geometry Recognition data, a voice recognition data, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the biometric data may be finger print data. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the biometric data including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. According to embodiments of the present invention, the scanning device 202 may be, but not limited to, an optical scanning device, a capacitance scanning device, an iris scanner, a face scanner, a palm scanner, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the scanning device 202 may be a fingerprint scanner. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the scanning device 202 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0029] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the kiosk interface 204 may be configured to enable the user to input data into the kiosk 102, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The kiosk interface 204 may be further configured to display output data associated with the food delivery system 100, in an embodiment of the present invention. The data may be entered into the kiosk 102 by using a physical dashboard 214 connected to the kiosk interface 204, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, a virtual dashboard (not shown) may be displayed through the kiosk interface 204 that may enable the user to input data.
[0030] Further, the physical dashboard 214 and/or the virtual dashboard may be configured to enable the user to select a language through the kiosk 102. The language may be, but not limited to, English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, and so forth. Furthermore, the physical dashboard 214 and/or the virtual dashboard may be configured to enable the user to input food requirements, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the kiosk interface 204 may be, but not limited to, a Graphical User Interface (GUI), a digital display, a touch screen display, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the kiosk interface 204 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of enabling the user to input data and to display an output data.
[0031] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the speaker 206 may be configured to generate a sound based on an output generated by the control unit 212 of the kiosk 102. According to embodiments of the present invention, the speaker 206 may be, but not limited to, an electro-dynamic speaker, an in-wall speaker, a flat panel speaker, a plasma arc speaker, a piezoelectric speaker, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the speaker 206 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0032] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the camera 208 may be installed on the kiosk 102 to record activities of the user. According to embodiments of the present invention, the camera 208 may be configured to record the activities of the user to trace any fraudulent behavior. According to embodiments of the present invention, the camera 208 may be, but not limited to, a C-mount camera, a bullet camera, a pinhole camera, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the camera 208 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0033] According to embodiments of the present invention, the sensors 210 may be configured to sense signals representing health parameters of the user. The health parameters may include, but is not limited to, a blood pressure, a heartbeat, a body temperature, a blood glucose, a pulse oxygenation, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the health parameters of the user including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. According to embodiments of the present invention, the sensors 210 may be, but not limited to, an ultrasonic sensor, an infrared sensor, a biosensor, a thermal scanner, a heartbeat sensor, a glucose sensor, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the sensors 210 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of sensing the health parameters associated with the user.
[0034] According to embodiments of the present invention, the control unit 212 may be configured to process data associated with the food delivery system 100 to generate an output, and perform other operations related to the food delivery system 100. Further, the control unit 212 may be configured to receive signals from the sensors 210, in an embodiment of the present invention. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 212 of the kiosk 102 may be an electronic processor configured to execute the computer readable commands generated by the kiosk 102 for requesting a food delivery. According to embodiments of the present invention, the control unit 212 may be, but not limited to, a Programmable Logic Control unit (PLC), a microcontroller, a microprocessor, a computing device, a development board, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the control unit 212 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of processing the received data.
[0035] FIG. 3 illustrates components of the control unit 212 of the kiosk 102, according to embodiments of the present invention. The control unit 212 may comprise a device configuration module 300, an input module 302, a data collection module 304, a data processing module 306, a notification module 308, a display module 310, a response notification module 312, and a communication module 314.
[0036] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the device configuration module 300 may be configured to generate an activation signal when a button (not shown) of the kiosk 102 is activated by the user. In an embodiment of the present invention, the activation signal may activate the scanning device 202 that may be configured to enable the user to input biometric data. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the biometric data may be a finger print of the user. The activation signal may further activate the physical dashboard 214 and the kiosk interface 204 for enabling the user to select a language. Further, the device configuration module 300 may enable the user to input the food requirements by using the physical dashboard 214 and/or the kiosk interface 204. In an embodiment of the present invention, the activation signal may further activate the sensors 210 and the camera 208 installed in the kiosk 102. The sensors 210 may be configured to sense signals representing the health parameters of the user. Further, the camera 208 may be configured to monitor activities of the user for identifying any fraudulent behavior, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0037] The input module 302 may be configured to receive the biometric data provided by the user using the scanning device 202, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the input module 302 may be configured to receive the selected language by the user using the physical dashboard 214 and/or the kiosk interface 204 of the kiosk 102. In an embodiment of the present invention, the input module 302 may be further configured to receive the food requirements provided by the user using the physical dashboard 214 and/or the kiosk interface 204 of the kiosk 102. The food requirements may comprise, but not limited to, number of meals, a type of a meal, an amount of water, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the food requirements. Further, the input module 302 may be configured to transmit the received sensed signals representing the health parameters of the user, the received biometric data from the scanning device 202, the selected language, and the received food requirements to the data collection module 304, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the input module 302 may be further configured to receive a live feed from the camera 208 installed at the kiosk 102. Further, the input module 302 may be configured to transmit the live feed to the data collection module 304.
[0038] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the data collection module 304 may be configured to receive the sensed signals representing the health parameters of the user, the biometric data, the selected language, the food requirements, and the live feed from the input module 302. Further, the data collection module 304 may be configured to store the sensed signals representing the health parameters of the user, the biometric data, the selected language, the food requirements, and the live feed onto the database 112, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the data collection module 304 may be configured to transmit the sensed signals representing the health parameters of the user, the biometric data, the selected language, the food requirements, and the live feed to the data processing module 306.
[0039] The data processing module 306 may be configured to access the received sensed signals representing the health parameters of the user, the received biometric data, the selected language, and the received food requirements stored in the database 112 through the communication network 108. Further, the data processing module 306 may be configured to match the received biometric data with predefined biometric data stored in the database 112. In an embodiment of the present invention, the data processing module 306 may be configured to match the received biometric data with predefined biometric data stored in the third-party database such as, the UIDAI database that may be synchronized with the database 112 of the food delivery system 100. In an exemplary scenario, if the data processing module 306 determines a match for the received biometric data within the predefined biometric data, then the data processing module 306 may be configured to generate an alert notification. The alert notification may comprise the kiosk ID of the kiosk 102, the address of the kiosk 102, the received food requirements, and a buzzer activation signal. Further, the data processing module 306 may be configured to transmit the generated alert notification to the notification module 308, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In another exemplary scenario, if the data processing module 306 determines that the received biometric data is not matched with the predefined biometric data, then the data processing module 306 may be configured to generate an error notification. The error notification may comprise the received biometric data and the received food requirements. Further, the data processing module 306 may be configured to transmit the generated error notification to the notification module 308.
[0040] According to embodiments of the present invention, the data processing module 306 may be further configured to determine numerical values of the health parameters based on the received sensed signals representing the health parameters of the user. Further, the data processing module 306 may be configured to compare the determined numerical values of the health parameters with predefined numerical values of the health parameters stored in the database 112. The predefined numerical values of the health parameters may be safe values associated with the health parameters, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In yet another exemplary scenario, if the data processing module 306 determines that the determined numerical values of the health parameters are not normal, then the data processing module 306 may be configured to generate a health alert signal. Further, the data processing module 306 may be configured to transmit the generated health alert signal to the display module 310. In yet another exemplary scenario, if the data processing module 306 determines that the determined numerical values of the health parameters is normal, then the data processing module 306 may be configured to generate a predefined message. In an embodiment of the present invention, the predefined message may be, but not limited to, “Health looks fine”, and so forth. Further, the data processing module 306 may be configured to transmit the generated predefined message to the display module 310.
[0041] The data processing module 306 may be further configured to predict attributes of the user based on the received sensed signals representing the health parameters of the user using a machine learning algorithm. The attributes may be, but not limited to, a current health, a nutrition requirement, a disease, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the attributes of the user including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. Further, the data processing module 306 may be configured to generate a health report based on the predicted attributes of the user. In an embodiment of the present invention, the data processing module 306 may be configured to transmit the generated health report to the display module 310.
[0042] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the data processing module 306 may be configured to identify any fraudulent behavior of the user based on the received live feed from the cameras 208. The data processing module 306 may be configured to identify any fraudulent behavior of the user by using machine learning algorithms. In an embodiment of the present invention, if the data processing module 306 determines the fraudulent behavior, then the data processing module 306 may be configured to generate a distress signal. Further, the data processing module 306 may be configured to transmit the distress signal to the speaker 206 of the kiosk 102 using the communication module 314 over the communication network 108. The distress signal may enable the speaker 206 to generate sound for notifying a security personnel of the kiosk 102, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0043] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the notification module 308 may be configured to receive the generated alert notification from the data processing module 306. Further, the notification module 308 may be configured to transmit the received alert notification to the user device 106 of the third-party service provider using the communication module 314 over the communication network 108. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the third-party service provider may be the NGO. According to embodiments of the present invention, the alert notification may be transmitted as, but not limited to, a Short Message Service (SMS), a voice note, an email, a push notification, and so forth. According to embodiments of the present invention, the buzzer activation signal of the alert notification may generate a sound using the speaker of the user device 106 for alerting the third-party service provider.
[0044] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the notification module 308 may be configured to receive the generated error notification from the data processing module 306. Further, the notification module 308 may be configured to transmit the received error notification to the user device 106 of the third-party service provider using the communication module 314 over the communication network 108. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the third-party service provider may be the NGO. According to embodiments of the present invention, the alert notification may be transmitted as, but not limited to, a Short Message Service (SMS), a voice note, an email, a push notification, and so forth. Further, the third-party service provider may transmit the error notification to a government agency over the communication network 108 that may be capable of verifying the unmatched biometric data received with the error notification, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0045] The display module 310 may be configured to receive the health alert signal, the health report, and the predefined message from the data processing module 306, according to embodiments of the present invention. Further, the health alert signal may enable display module 310 that may be configured to enable the kiosk interface 204 to display the determined health parameters of the user, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, display module 310 may be configured enable the kiosk interface 204 to display the health report of the user. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, display module 310 may be configured enable the kiosk interface 204 to display the predefined message.
[0046] The response notification module 312 may be configured to receive a response notification from the third-party service provider generated by the third-party service provider through the user device 106. The processor 116 of the user device 106 may be configured to generate the response notification that may comprise a response message generated by the third-party service provider, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The response message may be in the form of, but not limited to, a voice message, a text message, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the response message including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. According to embodiments of the present invention, the response message may represent a message such as, but not limited to, a food request received, a food will be delivered soon, and so forth. According to embodiments of the present invention, the response message may be a real time voice note from the third-party service provider. Further, the response notification module 312 may be configured to translate the response message of the received response notification into the selected language of the user stored in the database 112, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, the response notification module 312 may be configured to activate the speaker 206 of the kiosk 102 that may be configured to play the response message in the selected language of the user.
[0047] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a process 400 for alerting the third-party service provider for a food requirement, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0048] At step 402, the food delivery system 100 may be activated by the user by activating the button (not shown) of the kiosk 102.
[0049] At step 404, the food delivery system 100 may receive biometric data of the user through the scanning device 202 installed in the kiosk 102. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the scanning device 202 may be the fingerprint scanner.
[0050] At step 406, the food delivery system 100 may receive sensed signals representing the health parameters of the user from sensors 210 installed in the kiosk 102. According to embodiments of the present invention, the health parameters may be, but not limited to, a blood pressure, a heartbeat, a body temperature, a blood glucose, a pulse oxygenation, and so forth.
[0051] At step 408, the food delivery system 100 may receive the selected language and the food requirement from the user by using the physical dashboard 214 and/or the kiosk interface 204.
[0052] At step 410, the food delivery system 100 may match the received biometric data with the predefined biometric data stored in the database 112. In an embodiment of the present invention, the database 112 may be synchronized with the UIDAI database, as discussed above.
[0053] At step 412, if the food delivery system 100 determines that the biometric data is matched with predefined biometric data, then the process 400 may proceed to a step 414, otherwise the process 400 may proceed to a step 422.
[0054] At the step 414, the food delivery system 100 may generate an alert notification. The alert notification may comprise the kiosk ID of the kiosk 102, the address of the kiosk 102, the received food requirement, the buzzer activation signal, and so forth.
[0055] At step 416, the food delivery system 100 may transmit the generated alert notification to the user device 106 of the third-party service provider. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the third-party service provider may be the NGO.
[0056] At step 418, the food delivery system 100 may enable the third-party service provider to generate a response notification. The response notification may comprise a response message that may be translated into the selected language of the user.
[0057] At step 420, the food delivery system 100 may activate the speaker 206 of the kiosk 102 for playing the translated response message for the user.
[0058] At the step 422, the food delivery system 100 may generate an error notification. The error notification may comprise the received biometric data and the received food requirement.
[0059] At step 424, the food delivery system 100 may transmit the generated error notification to the user device 106 of the third-party service provider. Further, at step 426, the food delivery system 100 may enable the third-party service provider to transmit the received error notification to a government agency for verification of the unmatched biometric data.
[0060] Embodiments of the invention are described above with reference to block diagrams and schematic illustrations of methods and systems according to embodiments of the invention. It will be understood that each block of the diagrams and combinations of blocks in the diagrams can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions may be loaded onto one or more general purpose computers, special purpose computers, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce machines, such that the instructions which execute on the computers or other programmable data processing apparatus create means for implementing the functions specified in the block or blocks. Such computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory produce an article of manufacture including instruction means that implement the function specified in the block or blocks.
[0061] 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 spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0062] 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 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.