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Interactive database method and system for food and beverage preparation
Assignee: Cornell Research Foundation Inc
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Filing: 1993-03-31
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Granted: 1998-11-03
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Expires: 2013-03-31
Abstract
Abstract The present invention features a computerized, electronic cooking encyclopedia running on Sun SPARC stations. The computerized system and method provide a search tool for accessing information about a worldwide variety of foods and beverages. The program of the invention allows for searching recipes by culture, menu category, preparation method and ingredients. Information is provided about the degree of complexity, necessary equipment, cooking tips, any caveats proffered and restaurants that actually serve a given dish (along with their menus). The software includes accessing an extensive database having color illustrations. When a CD ROM video or audio library is accessed, animation and/or audio viewing and listening are made possible.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Neuhaus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:33
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F16/00; G06F16/40; G06F16/48; G06Q; G06Q50/00; G06Q50/10; G06Q50/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A hierarchical, computerized cooking instruction system whereby a user can branch through multiple paths to access cultural information, menu category, ingredients and cooking methods entailed and involved in the preparation of a variety of dishes to be prepared, comprising: processing means having a hierarchical-type program for accessing cooking information from at least one memory library; a display operatively connected to said processing means, having a screen for displaying cooking information accessed by said processing means; input means operatively connected to said processing means for instructing said processing means regarding types of cooking information to be accessed; and said at least one memory library comprising a video library memory means connected to said processing means, said video library memory means being accessible by said processing means to supply cooking information in animated form.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A hierarchical, computerized cooking instruction system whereby a user can branch through multiple paths to access cultural information, menu category, ingredients and cooking methods entailed and involved in the preparation of a variety of dishes to be prepared, comprising: processing means having a hierarchical-type program for accessing cooking information from at least one memory library; a display operatively connected to said processing means, having a screen for displaying cooking information accessed by said processing means; input means operatively connected to said processing means for instructing said processing means regarding types of cooking information to be accessed; and said at least one memory library comprising a video library memory means connected to said processing means, said video library memory means being accessible by said processing means to supply cooking information in animated form.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The hierarchical, computerized cooking instruction system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said video library memory means comprises a CD ROM video memory system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The hierarchical, computerized cooking instruction system in accordance with claim 2, wherein said processing means further comprises at least one speaker operatively connected thereto for providing sound for sound and visual information retrieved from said CD ROM video memory system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
154 words
A hierarchical, computerized cooking instruction system whereby a user can branch through multiple paths to access cultural information, menu category, ingredients and cooking methods entailed and involved in the preparation of a variety of dishes to be prepared, comprising: processing means having a hierarchical-type program for accessing cooking information from at least one memory library; a display operatively connected to said processing means, having a screen for displaying cooking information accessed by said processing means; at least one speaker operatively connected to said processing means for providing audio perception of cooking information accessed by said processing means; input means operatively connected to said processing means for instructing said processing means regarding types of cooking information to be accessed; and said at least one memory library comprising an audio library memory means connected to said processing means, said audio library memory means being accessible by said processing means to supply cooking information in audio form.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
154 words
A hierarchical, computerized cooking instruction system whereby a user can branch through multiple paths to access cultural information, menu category, ingredients and cooking methods entailed and involved in the preparation of a variety of dishes to be prepared, comprising: processing means having a hierarchical-type program for accessing cooking information from at least one memory library; a display operatively connected to said processing means, having a screen for displaying cooking information accessed by said processing means; at least one speaker operatively connected to said processing means for providing audio perception of cooking information accessed by said processing means; input means operatively connected to said processing means for instructing said processing means regarding types of cooking information to be accessed; and said at least one memory library comprising an audio library memory means connected to said processing means, said audio library memory means being accessible by said processing means to supply cooking information in audio form.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The hierarchical, computerized cooking instruction system in accordance with claim 4, wherein said audio library memory means comprises a CD ROM audio memory system.
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