WO2016024237A2

WO2016024237A2 - Automated electric rice maker with multiple compartments configured to perform various stages of making rice

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Publication number: WO2016024237A2
Application number: PCT/IB2015/056142
Authority: WO
Inventors: Veera Kanaka Gouri Krishna Teja ANASURI
Original assignee: Anasuri Veera Kanaka Gouri Krishna Teja
Priority date: 2014-08-13
Filing date: 2015-08-12
Publication date: 2016-02-18
Also published as: WO2016024237A3

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments are directed towards an automated electric rice maker. The automated electric rice maker comprising a storage compartment (110) comprising: a water container (102) for supplying water for cleaning rice and making rice and a rice container (101) for storing rice to be used in rice making; a processing compartment (111) positioned below the storage compartment (110) comprising a processor (117) configured to process the rice collected from the rice container (101) using the water collected from water container (102); a cooking compartment (112) positioned below the processing compartment (111) configured to accommodate a rice vessel (118), whereby the rice vessel (118) receives processed rice from the processing compartment and water from the water container (102) for making rice; and a bottom compartment (152) comprising a heating coil (119), whereby the rice vessel (118) positioned on the heating coil (119) and the heating coil (119) generates a temperature required for making the rice.

Description

AUTOMATED ELECTRIC RICE MAKER WITH MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS CONFIGURED TO PERFORM VARIOUS STAGES OF

MAKING RICE

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of electric kitchen appliances. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an automated electric rice maker capable of efficiently perform various stages involved in making rice of user preferred choice.

Background

[0002] The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art.

[0003] Generally rice making involves various manual procedures including collecting required quantity of rice, cleaning rice, and placing the cleaned rice in proportionate water, and cooking. Cooking rice require manual intervention at regular intervals to check the status of cooked rice till the rice is cooked. With the advancement of technology, induction and electric cooker, manual intervention in making rice has been decreased in terms of checking the rice status of cooked rice at regular intervals. But, these advancements still demand human efforts at pre cooking stages.

[0004] In the light of aforementioned discussion it may be required to provide a rice making apparatus to overcome or ameliorate the above mentioned limitations. Brief Summary

[0005] The following presents a simplified summary of the disclosure in order to provide a basic understanding to the reader. This summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure and it does not identify key/critical elements of the disclosure or delineate the scope of the disclosure. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts disclosed herein in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0006] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an automated electric rice maker.

[0007] According to a non limiting exemplary embodiment, the automated electric rice maker includes a storage compartment (110) comprising: a water container (102) for supplying water for cleaning rice and making rice; and a rice container (101) for storing rice to be used in rice making.

[0008] According to a non limiting exemplary embodiment, the automated electric rice maker includes a processing compartment (111) positioned below the storage compartment (110) comprising a processor (117) configured to process the rice collected from the rice container (101) using the water collected from water container (102).

[0009] According to a non limiting exemplary embodiment, the automated electric rice maker includes a cooking compartment (112) positioned below the processing compartment (111) configured to accommodate a rice vessel (118), whereby the rice vessel (118) receives processed rice from the processing compartment and water from the water container (102) for making rice.

[0010] According to a non limiting exemplary embodiment, the automated electric rice maker includes a bottom compartment (152) comprising a heating coil (119), whereby the rice vessel (118) positioned on the heating coil (119) and the heating coil (119) generates a temperature required for making the rice

Brief Description of Drawings

[0011] The drawings described herein are for illustration purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in anyway Throughout the disclosure, like elements are represented by like reference numerals, which are given by way of illustration only and thus are not limitative of the various embodiments.

[0012] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals have been used to designate like elements, and wherein:

[0013] FIG. 1 is a diagram depicting an exemplary schematic of an automated electric rice maker.

[0014] FIG. 2 is a diagram depicting a cross sectional view of an automated electric rice maker. [0015] FIG. 3A is a diagram depicting a cross sectional view of processing compartment and a cooking compartment.

[0016] FIG. 3B is a diagram depicting an exemplary view of a combination of processing compartment and a cooking compartment.

[0017] FIG. 4 is a diagram depicting a processing compartment.

[0018] FIG. 5 is a diagram depicting a cross sectional view of processing compartment.

[0019] FIG. 6 is a diagram depicting a water container constituting storage compartment.

[0020] FIG. 7 is a diagram depicting a cross sectional view of a rice container constituting storage compartment.

[0021] FIG. 8 is a diagram depicting a bottom view of rice container.

[0022] FIG. 9A is a diagram depicting a rice vessel.

[0023] FIG. 9B is a diagram depicting a rice vessel placed in the cooking compartment. [0024] FIG. 10 is a flow diagram depicting a method, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

Detailed Description

[0025] It is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The present disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0026] The use of "including", "comprising" or "having" and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. The terms "a" and "an" herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item. Further, the use of terms "first", "second", and "third", and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another.

[0027] Referring to FIG. 1- FIG. 9, FIG. 1 is a diagram 100 depicting an exemplary schematic of automated electric rice maker. The automated electric rice maker may include a rice container 101 with a handle (not shown), a water container 102 with a handle 102a, a display and input panel 103, an opening and closing unit 104 for enabling a placement and removal of a rice vessel (not shown), a provision 106 for enabling an easy over flow of water while making the rice, legs 107a and 107b (other two legs 107c and 107d not visible) for enabling a stable positioning of the electric rice maker, a top cover 108 for the rice container 101 with a handle 108a, a top cover 109 for the water container 102 with a handle 109a. The top cover 108 may be easily removed using the handle 108a and place the rice in the rice container 101 and the top cover 109 may be easily removed using the handle 109a and pour water in the water container 102. The top covers 108 and 109 constitute a hemispherical shape for restricting to place unwanted objects and thereby damage and keep them unclean. The other advantage of the hemispherical shape of the top covers 108 and 109 is to enable an accurate measurement of rice while initiating the rice making process.

[0028] FIG. 2 is a diagram 200 depicting a cross sectional view of an automated electric rice maker. The legs 107a and 107c enable a stable positioning of the automated electric rice maker. The automated electric rice maker may constitute three compartments, a storage compartment 110, a processing compartment 111 and cooking compartment 112. As shown in FIG. 2, the storage compartment 110 constitutes rice container 101 and the water container 102. A rice container motor 113 configured for enabling a flow of rice from the rice container 101 to the processing compartment 111 by means of gate 144 (FIG. 8). The automated rice maker enables a detachable placement of the rice container 101 and the water container 102, and further facilitates a top loading of the rice container 101 and the water container 102.

[0029] The processing compartment 111 may include a processor 117 for processing the rice collected from the rice container 101. A rice container load cell 114 configured to weigh the rice stored in the rice container 101 and to check whether the quantity of rice in the rice container 101 is sufficient to initiate the rice making based on the user input before releasing to the processor 117. A weighing plate 115 is mounted on the load cell 114configured to act as a weighing platform for positioning the rice container 101. The rice and water may be released one or after other in to the processing compartment 111. The processing compartment 111 facilitates cleaning of rice with the water. The rice container load cell 114 mounted to the rice container 101 by means of load cell mounting bracket 135.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 2, the cooking compartment may include a rice vessel 118 positioned on a magnet 121 and supported by a heater spring 120. The processed rice from the processor 117 may be collected in the rice vessel 118. The amount of water required for cooking rice based on the user preferred choice may also be allowed to collect in the rice vessel 118. The process of facilitating a collection of water and rice in the rice vessel 118 is explained in further description. Once the power supply is switched, the electric cooker checks if the entire preliminary requirements are met and switches on the cooking compartment 112 by enabling a power supply to the heating coil 119.

[0031] FIG. 3A-3B, 300a depicts a processing compartment and a cooking compartment. The processing compartment 111 includes an intermittent hose 122 between water container 102 and processor 117 and also includes a base plate 116. As shown in FIG. 3A-3B, the processing compartment 111 may includes a main valve 138 for enabling a flow of processed rice from the processing compartment 111 to the rice vessel 118. A spring 128 enables to retain the main valve 138 in bottom-dead centre. The plunger 123 enables assessing the main valve 138. A routing provision 124 enables a flow of water from intermittent hose 122 to the processing compartment 111 to clean the collected rice. The fins 105 may be configured to clean the rice with the collected water. A processor motor 130 enables the rotation of fins 105 by means of a gear unit 125. The gear unit 125 enables a rotation of rotor 127 and thereby enabling the rotation of fins 105 to clean the collected rice. As shown in FIG. 3A-3B a separating plate 131 is placed between the rice vessel 118 and the bottom compartment 152. [0032] As shown in FIG. 3A-3B a processor solenoid 126 enables an upward and downward movement of main valve 138.

[0033] Once the processed rice is collected in the rice vessel 118 and orifice 129 closes the opening between the processing compartment 111 and the cooking compartment 112. A mounting bracket 151 configured for mounting the rice container load cell 114.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 3B, a weighing plate orifice 148 configured to allow a flow of rice from the rice container 101 to the processing compartment 111. The processing compartment 112 may include drain outlet 133 to drain out water pumped by a drain pump 150 through drain pipe 157. The rice maker may also include outer casing 153.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 3B, the rice maker may include an electronic circuit box 149. The electronic circuit box enables a power supply to the rice maker. A microprocessor configured in the electronic circuit box enables an automated and/or time based switching-on and switching-off the rice maker. The electronic circuit box 149 may include a wireless module, for example WIFI module, connected to internet. The wireless module may be configured to be operated using a hand held unit, for example mobile device, of a user for enabling and disabling a power supply from a remote location. The mobile application may be configured with a mobile application version for enabling the user to remotely manage the cooking operations associated with the rice maker. The cooking operations may include, but not limited to, enabling/disabling the power supply, selection of quantity of rice and water, select mode of cooking, transmitting a feedback associated with cooking operations to the handheld unit of the user. The display and input panel 103, enables the user to set a predetermined time to initiate the rice making process and allows the user to input the quantity of rice, water to rice ratio, and mode of water source. The processor regulates the switching action of the rice maker to cook the rice at the predetermined time set by the user, allowing the required quantity of rice and water to be collected from the rice container 101 and the water container 102 respectively, weigh the quantity and allows the rice and water in to the processing compartment 111, and from the processing compartment 111 to the cooking compartment 112. As shown in FIG. 3B, the rice maker may include an external water collecting pipe (not shown) connected to an external water collecting hose 154 for collecting water required for cleaning and cooking rice from an external water source. A solenoid based valve 155 may be connected to the external water collecting pipe for controlling the flow of water from the external water source in to the processing compartment 111 through the external water collecting pipe.

[0036] FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 depict the processing compartment 111 which may include a pinion 142 for enabling rotation of the gear 125 by means of the processor motor 130. As shown in FIG. 4 the processing compartment 111 includes a processor opening 136 for enabling an inlet of rice from the rice container 101. The processing compartment 111 may also include and hose 154 for connecting an external water source pipe. The solenoid based valve 155 enables to collect water from an external source to the processing compartment 111 through the hose 154 to clean the rice. The processing compartment 111 may include an input 158 for receiving water from external water source. The provision 124 in the processing compartment 111 allows a uniform distribution of water in the processing compartment 111 by collecting water from the inputs 158 and the water inlet 132. The water inlet (132) collects external water from external source. [0037] As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 the processing compartment 111 may also include a provision 134 for segregating foreign particles present in the cleaned rice which are floating above water. The processing compartment 111 includes a top plate 137 for processor. A main valve 138 enables a flow of cleaned rice from the processing compartment 111 to the cooking compartment 112. A casing 139 configured to act as a covering for the processing compartment 111 and allows the foreign particles to drain out. The processing compartment includes a drain outlet 165 before drain pump 150 for allowing foreign particles and drain water to flow through it. The processing compartment may include an O-ring shaped seal 160 mounted on the main valve 138.

[0038] FIG. 6 depicts a water container 102 constituting storage compartment 110. As shown in FIG. 6 the water container 102 may include a water pump 140 for enabling a circulation of water to the processing compartment 111. The water pump 140 connected to a water pipe 141 for circulating water to the processing compartment through the intermittent hose 122 .The water pipe 141 is connected to the intermittent hose 122 through a connecting provision 166.

[0039] The water pipe 141 is constructed to initially enable upward movement (opposite to the gravitational force) of the water and then and downward movement (in the direction of gravitational force) of the water from the water container 102 to the processing compartment 111. The top plate 109 may be removed using the handle 109a for filling water in the water container 102. As shown in FIG. 6 the water container 102 may be detached from the storage compartment 110 using the handle 102a.

[0040] Referring to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 the rice container 101 may be detached from the storage compartment 110 using a handle 101a, and the water container 102 may be detached from the storage compartment 110 using the handle 102a. The top cover 108 of the rice container 101 may be removed using the handle 108a for placing rice in the rice container 101, and the top cover 109 of water container 102 can also be removed for pouring the water in the water container 102. The rice container also includes a bottom plate 147. As shown in FIG. 7 the rice container 101 may include a draft angle 143 for enabling free flow of rice to the processing compartment 111. The draft angle 143 enables to collect every grain of rice from the rice container 101 to the processing compartment 111. Rice container motor 113 enables to open and close the rice container opening 162.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 8 the rice container motor 113 configured to open and close a gate 144. The gate 144 inbuilt with a gear mechanism includes an opening 146. The rice container also includes rice container motor pinion 164 for enabling a flow of rice from the rice container 101 to the processing compartment 111 through a rice container opening 162. The gate 144 may be supported with a supporting means 145.

[0042] Referring to FIG. 9Aand 9B is a diagram 118 depicting a rice vessel placed in the cooking compartment. The rice vessel 118 may include a handle 118a to place the rice vessel in the cooking compartment 112. The rice vessel 118 may also include a provision 118b for enabling an over flow from the rice vessel 118. The switch 163 can be switched on or switched off by the user to initiate rice making process or stop the rice making process.

[0043] Once the power is switched-on, the electronic circuit box 149 enables a power supply to the input panel 103 for allowing the user to input and/or select quantity of rice to be cooked, rice to water ratio and the water source. In response to receiving the input from the user, the load cell 114 positioned below the rice container 101 determines if the selected quantity of rice is available in the rice container 101. If the selected quantity of rice is available in the rice container 101, the automated rice maker continues the process of making rice. Alternatively, if the quantity of rice is not available in the rice container 101, the automated rice maker may display an error message on the display and input panel 103.

[0044] On determining the enough quantity of rice, the automated rice maker continues to open the gate 144 until the rice container opening 162 and the opening 146 are matched. The rice container motor 113 in combination with the rice container motor pinion 164 and gear inbuilt in the gate 144 enables the rotation of the gate 144 for allowing the rice to be collected from the rice container to the processing compartment 111.

[0045] The load cell 156 positioned below the processor 117 configured to measure the accurate quantity of rice to be collected in the processor 117 in response to the user input. Once the user selected quantity of rice is collected in the processor 117, the gate 144 enables closing rice container opening 162.

[0046] On collecting user selected quantity of rice, the automated rice maker continues to allowing the water in to the processor 117 based on the user selected water source for cleaning ad cooking rice. The automated rice make allows the user to select at least one of the three options (a) water for cleaning rice from the external water source and water contained in the water container 102 for cooking (b) water contained in the water container 102 for cleaning and cooking (c) water for cleaning and cooking rice from the external water source. According to an exemplary embodiment, if the user prefers (a) or (c), the solenoid based valve 155 allows the water to be collected from the external water source through hose 154. The solenoid based valve 155 is de-energized by the processor load cell 156 once the user desired quantity of water is collected in the processing compartment 111. According to another exemplary embodiment, if the user prefers (b), the water pump 140 in the water container 102 is switched-on and the water from the water container 102 is allowed to flow in to the processing compartment 111. The water pump 140 is switched-off by the processor load cell 156 once the user desired quantity of water is collected in the processing compartment 111.

[0047] Once the water and rice are collected in the processing compartment, the processor motor 130 enable the rotation of the fins 105 by means of the processor motor pinion 142 and the processor gear unit 125. The rotation of fins 105 enables the stirring of rice and water in the processing compartment. One the stirring action is performed; the foreign particles and the processed water are drained by the drain pump 150. The drain pump 150 is de-activated once the processed water is drained out.

[0048] According to another exemplary aspect if the user selects options (a) and (b), the water pump 140 in the water container 102 is activated and the water is allowed to flow in to the processing compartment 111. The water pump 140 is switched-off by the processor load cell 156 once the user desired quantity of water is collected in the processing compartment 111.

[0049] According to another exemplary aspect if the user selects option (c), the solenoid based valve 155 may be energized to collect water from the external water source to the processing compartment 111. The solenoid based valve 155 is de-energized by the processor load cell 156 once the user desired quantity of water is collected in the processing compartment 111. Some quantity of water out of the total quantity of water may be unsupplied.

[0050] The automated rice maker allows the mixture of water and rice to the rice vessel 118 from the processing compartment 111 through the main valve 138 by energizing the processor solenoid 126. The traces of rice present in the processing compartment 111 may be collected by allowing the flow unsupplied water in to the processor. The processor solenoid 126 is energized to allow the traces of rice and the unsupplied water into the processing compartment 111. Once the complete water and rice are collected in the rice vessel 118, the heating coil 119 is switched on to initiate the process of cooking. Based on the temperature of the rice vessel 118, the power supply to the heating coil 119 may be switched-off. Based on the bottom temperature of rice vessel the magnet below the rice vessel is demagnetized and opens the circuit to heating coil which is sensed by the circuit box to raise an alarm. Once the cooking process is completed the automated rice maker may raise an alarm or similar alert or notification to indicate the completion of rice making process.

[0051] FIG. 10 is a flow diagram 1000 depicting a method, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The automated rice maker is configured to perform a validation at each and every step to determine whether the rice vessel switch is in closed connection or open connection. If the connection is opened a warning message "Please keep the rice vessel" is displayed and if the connection is closed the rice making process continues. The method starts at step 1002, by switching on the main power supply. The method continues to step 1008, wherein the rice maker prompts the user to input the details for making rice. The inputs here may refer to, but not limited to quantity of rice for cooking, rice to water ratio, and mode of water source for cleaning the rice. As described above the rice maker provides options (a), (b) and (c) to the user to select water source [(a) water for cleaning rice from the external water source and water contained in the water container 102 for cooking (b) water contained in the water container 102 for cleaning and cooking (c) water for cleaning and cooking rice from the external water source.]

[0052] On receiving the user input at step 1008, the method continues to step 1010 to initiate the rice making process. Next, the method continues to step 1012 wherein a validation is performed if the rice container has the enough quantity of rice in response to the user input received at step 1008. If the rice container do not include enough quantity of rice, the method continues to step 1014,wherein the user is prompted with multiple messages, which may include, but not limited to, "Change the inputs", "Fill the rice container with sufficient rice", and "Switch-off rice maker". If the rice container includes sufficient quantity of rice, the method continues to step 1016, wherein the rice container gate opens and enables a flow of rice from the rice container to the processing compartment.

[0053] Once the rice enters into the processing compartment, a validation is performed at step 1018 to determine the water source. If the user prefers (a) or (c) the method continues to step 1020 wherein water from external water source flows into the processing compartment at step 1020. If the user prefers (b), the method continues to step continues to step 1022, wherein the water from the water container enters in to the processing compartment for cleaning and stirring. The water received in the processing compartment depending on the user preference, the rice is stirred and cleaned in the processing compartment by means of fins at step 1024. The method continues to step 1026, wherein the processed water along with the foreign particles present in the rice are drained out.

[0054] Once the processed water along with the foreign particles present in the rice are drained out at step 1026, the method continues to step 1028 wherein a validation is performed to determine the user preferred water source for cooking. If the user prefers (a) or (b) the method continues to step 1030, wherein water from water container flows in to the processing compartment depending on the user provided rice to water ratio. If the user prefers (c) the method continues to step 1032, wherein water from external water source is allowed in to the processing compartment depending on the user provided rice to water ratio. The amount of water entered into the processing compartment either at step 1030 and/or 1032, depends on the rice to water ratio input received from the user. Next at step 1034, the mixture of amount of water collected from either at step 1030 and or 1032, and the processed rice enters from the processing compartment to the rice vessel.

[0055] The method may include additional steps 1036, 1038 and 1040 to collect the traces of rice left in the processing compartment to the rice vessel. A validation is performed at step 1036 to determine the user preferred water source to collect the rice traces left in the processing compartment. If the user prefers (a) or (b) the method continues to step 1038 to collect water from the water container for collecting the traces of rice in the processing compartment. If the user prefers (c) the method continues to step 1040, wherein water from external water source is used to collect the rice traces from the processing compartment to the rice vessel. The method continues to step 1042, wherein the traces of rice in the processing compartment are collected in the rice vessel and the heater is switched on to make the rice. The method continues to step 1043, wherein a validation is performed to determine whether a predetermined temperature is reached at bottom compartment below the rice vessel, if the predetermined temperature is not reached the cooking process is continued to step 1043a. If the predetermined temperature is reached the method continues to step 1044, once the rice making process is completed the heater is automatically switched off and the rice maker raises an alarm.

[0056] The claimed subject matter has been provided here with reference to one or more features or embodiments. Those skilled in the art will recognize and appreciate that, despite of the detailed nature of the exemplary embodiments provided here; changes and modifications may be applied to said embodiments without limiting or departing from the generally intended scope. These and various other adaptations and combinations of the embodiments provided here are within the scope of the disclosed subject matter as defined by the claims and their full set of equivalents.

Claims

CLAIMS What is claimed is

1. Automated electric rice maker, comprising: a storage compartment (110) comprising: a water container (102) for supplying water for cleaning rice and making rice; and a rice container

(101) for storing rice to be used in rice making; a processing compartment (111) positioned below the storage compartment

(110) comprising a processor (117) configured to process the rice collected from the rice container (101) using the water collected from water container

(102) ; a cooking compartment (112) positioned below the processing compartment

(111) configured to accommodate a rice vessel (118), whereby the rice vessel (118) receives processed rice from the processing compartment and water from the water container (102) for making rice; and a bottom compartment (152) comprising a heating coil (119), whereby the rice vessel (118) positioned on the heating coil (119) and the heating coil (119) generates a temperature required for making the rice.

2. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1, wherein the water container (102) configured to be handled with a water container handle (102a) comprising: a top cover (109); and a handle (109a) to close and open the top cover (109).

3. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1, wherein the water container (102) further comprising a water pipe (141) for supplying to the processing compartment (111) by means of a water pump (140).

4. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1, wherein the rice container (101) configured to be handled with a rice container handle (101a) comprising: a top cover (108); and a handle (108a) to close and open the top cover (108).

5. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1, wherein the rice container (101) further comprising a rice container motor (113).

6. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1, wherein the rice container (101) further comprising a rice container pinion (164).

7. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1, wherein the rice container (101) further comprising a rice container opening (162) for allowing a flow to the processing compartment.

8. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1, wherein the rice container (101) further comprising a rice container gate (144) inbuilt with a gear mechanism and supported by a supporting means (145).

9. The automated electric rice maker of claim 8, wherein the rice container gate (144) comprising an opening (146) for allowing flow of rice in to the processing compartment (111) through the rice container opening (162).

10. The automated electric rice maker of claim 8, wherein the rice container gate (144) opened and closed by means of the rice container motor (113) and the rice container pinion (164).

11. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1, wherein the rice container (101) comprising a bottom plate (147).

12. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprising a rice container load cell (114) configured to weigh the rice stored in the rice container (101); and check whether the quantity of rice in the rice container 101 is sufficient to initiate the rice making.

13. The automated electric rice maker of claim 12 further comprising a weighing plate (115) mounted on the load cell (114) configured to act as a weighing platform.

14. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprising a processor motor for (130) enabling a rotation of fins (105) to process the rice by rotating a rotor (127).

15. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprising a processor motor pinion (142) for enabling rotation of a gear (125) by means of the processor motor (130).

16. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprising a main valve (138) for enabling a flow of processed rice from the processing compartment (111) to the cooking compartment (112).

17. The automated electric rice maker of claim 16 further comprising a processor solenoid (126), whereby energizing the processor solenoid (126) allows a mixture of water and rice to the rice vessel (118) from the processing compartment (111) through a main valve 138.

18. The automated electric rice maker of claim 16 further comprising a O-ring shaped seal (160) mounted on the main valve (138).

19. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprising an input 158 for receiving water from the external water source, whereby the input 158 connected to a provision 124 in the processing compartment 111 for enabling a uniform distribution of water in the processing compartment 111.

20. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprising an orifice (129) allows a flow of rice between the processing compartment (111) and the cooking compartment 112.

21. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprising a water pipe (141) for circulating water to the processing compartment (111) through an intermittent hose (122).

22. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprising an external water collecting hose (154).

23. The automated electric rice maker of claim 21, wherein a solenoid based valve (155) controls the flow of water from the external water collecting hose (154).

24. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprising an input (158) for receiving water from external water source.

25. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprising a weighing plate orifice (148) configured to allow a flow of rice from the rice container (101) to the processing compartment (111).

26. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprising a drain outlet (133) to drain out water pumped by a drain pump (150) through drain pipe (157).

27. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1, wherein the processing compartment (111) comprising a provision 134 for segregating of foreign particles present in the cleaned rice which are floating above water.

28. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprises a drain outlet (165) before drain pump 150 for allowing foreign particles and drain water to flow.

29. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprising a processor load cell (156) positioned below the processor (117) configured to measure an accurate quantity of rice to be collected in the processor (117).

30. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprising a processor opening (136) for enabling an inlet of rice from the rice container (101).

31. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprising a display and input panel (103) for a display a warning message and receive a user input.

32. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprising an electronic circuit box (149) for enabling a power supply.

33. The automated electric rice maker of claim 27 further comprising an electronic circuit box (149) comprising a microprocessor enables an automated and/or time based switching-on and switching- off.

34. The automated electric rice maker of claim 1 further comprising a provision (106) for enabling an easy over flow of water while making the rice.

35. A method comprising: providing water for at least one of: processing rice; and making rice; from at least one of: a water container (102); and an external water source, whereby an external water collecting hose 154 connected to an external water source.

36. The method of claim 35, comprising a step enabling the user to select a type of water source for at least one of: processing rice; and making rice.

37. Automated electric rice maker, comprising: an electronic circuit box 149 comprising a wireless module connected to internet, whereby the wireless module configured to be remotely operated using a hand held unit of a user for enabling a plurality of cooking operations associated with the electric rice maker.