18130846. TELEVISION FOOD DETECTION simplified abstract (SONY GROUP CORPORATION)
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TELEVISION FOOD DETECTION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Marvin Demerchant of San Diego CA (US)
Elizabeth Quepons of San Diego CA (US)
TELEVISION FOOD DETECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18130846 titled 'TELEVISION FOOD DETECTION
Simplified Explanation: The patent application relates to a method for identifying food dishes being prepared on cooking programs on television and providing users with information on the dish, ingredients, and recipe.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Detecting cooking programs on television
- Extracting data associated with the cooking program
- Identifying food dishes being prepared
- Determining ingredients used in the food dish
- Providing users with the name of the food dish, suggested ingredients, and a suggested recipe
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in smart TVs or streaming services to enhance the viewer's experience by providing additional information about the food being prepared on cooking shows.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the problem of viewers wanting more information about the food dishes being prepared on cooking programs without having to search for it separately.
Benefits:
- Enhances the viewer's experience while watching cooking shows
- Provides users with valuable information about the food being prepared
- Encourages users to try new recipes and dishes
Commercial Applications: The technology could be integrated into smart TVs, streaming services, or cooking-related apps to attract users interested in cooking and food.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the user experience while watching cooking programs? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for the food industry?
Frequently Updated Research: There may be ongoing research on improving the accuracy and efficiency of detecting and identifying food dishes on cooking programs.
Original Abstract Submitted
Implementations generally relate to television viewing and food. In some implementations, a method includes detecting a cooking program being presented on a television. The method further includes extracting data associated with the cooking program. The method further includes identifying a food dish being prepared on the cooking program based on the data. The method further includes determining ingredients being used in the food dish based on the data. The method further includes determining a recipe of the food dish based on the data. The method further includes providing a name of the food dish, suggested ingredients of the food dish, and a suggested recipe of the food dish to a user.
