A weight-based kitchen assistant in the form of a voice-assisted electronic scale allows a user to quickly convert weight measurements to volumetric measurements, determine accurate nutritional information of a food item based on its weight, and follow the steps of a recipe hands-free while cooking or baking in the kitchen. When connected to peripheral storage vessels, the weight-based kitchen assistant allows the user to manage and locate where ingredients are stored. The weight-based kitchen assistant also provides the user with the ability to measure accurate serving sizes and perform personalized dietary tracking.

A weight-based kitchen assistant in the form of a voice-assisted electronic scale allows a user to quickly convert weight measurements to volumetric measurements, determine accurate nutritional information of a food item based on its weight, and follow the steps of a recipe hands-free while cooking or baking in the kitchen. When connected to peripheral storage vessels, the weight-based kitchen assistant allows the user to manage and locate where ingredients are stored. The weight-based kitchen assistant also provides the user with the ability to measure accurate serving sizes and perform personalized dietary tracking.

The invention relates to a computer program executable on a computer (4) for assisting the preparation of infant formula in an infant feeding container using an electronic scale (2) arranged in communication with the computer. The invention also relates to an electronic scale (2) for assisting the preparation of infant formula comprising a communication module (16) arranged to communicate with the computer (4) hosting the computer program.

Systems and methods here may be used to sense product content in a container, send information to a local wireless device which may in turn, inform a back end system. In some embodiments, the systems and methods may then utilize the information about the container and send a message regarding inventory status, place an order for a re-fill, and/or aggregate usage data of the container.

Systems and methods here may be used to sense product content in a container, send information to a local wireless device which may in turn, inform a back end system. In some embodiments, the systems and methods may then utilize the information about the container and send a message regarding inventory status, place an order for a re-fill, and/or aggregate usage data of the container.

A weigh scale unit may be used in conjunction with a beverage preparation machine to prepare beverages efficiently. The weigh scale unit may provide the status of ingredient addition to a beverage receptacle. The weigh scale unit may send instructions and/or data to the beverage preparation machine. In some embodiments, the beverage preparation machine sends instructions and/or data to the weigh scale unit.

A cooking assistance device is for weighing a kitchen appliance or food container and then calculating a weight of food contained by the kitchen appliance or container based on a known dry weight. The food weight is provided to cooking aid device (which may be an integral part of the assistance device or it may be a remote device) for providing cooking instructions to a user. The device is thus able to coordinate the use of multiple kitchen appliances or utensils for example when a recipe is being followed by a user, with user instructions, information or advice being provided.

A cooking assistance device is for weighing a kitchen appliance or food container and then calculating a weight of food contained by the kitchen appliance or container based on a known dry weight. The food weight is provided to cooking aid device (which may be an integral part of the assistance device or it may be a remote device) for providing cooking instructions to a user. The device is thus able to coordinate the use of multiple kitchen appliances or utensils for example when a recipe is being followed by a user, with user instructions, information or advice being provided.

A multi-sensor interactive cooking device is disclosed herein. In one embodiment the device may comprise a cooking device, such as a pan or pot, integrating a plurality of sensors, a visual display, and an electronic interface. The device may have sensors for measuring, for example, food weight, food temperature, and food volume. The various sensors may be installed within or on the device as appropriate to the form factor of the particular cooking device. By way of example, a cooking device with a longer handle may have a plurality of sensors installed within the carrying handle. A device having shorter handles may have the plurality of sensors installed within its base. The multi-sensor interactive cooking device may further integrate a wireless connectivity and a proprietary software for additional functionality.

A multi-sensor interactive cooking device is disclosed herein. In one embodiment the device may comprise a cooking device, such as a pan or pot, integrating a plurality of sensors, a visual display, and an electronic interface. The device may have sensors for measuring, for example, food weight, food temperature, and food volume. The various sensors may be installed within or on the device as appropriate to the form factor of the particular cooking device. By way of example, a cooking device with a longer handle may have a plurality of sensors installed within the carrying handle. A device having shorter handles may have the plurality of sensors installed within its base. The multi-sensor interactive cooking device may further integrate a wireless connectivity and a proprietary software for additional functionality.