Heating cooker

Abstract

A heating cooker is provided. The heating cooker includes a heating unit, a wireless communication module, an operation display unit, a start button, and a control device. The heating unit heats the food. The wireless communication module receives a cooking menu. The operation display unit can display the received cooking menu by switching the brightness of the screen in multiple stages. The start button accepts a start instruction from the user. The control device controls the heating unit and the operation display unit. In particular, the control device sets a first period shorter than a second period. The first period is a period during which a start instruction can be accepted after receiving the cooking menu when the screen of the operation display unit is off, and the second period is a period during which a start instruction can be accepted after receiving the cooking menu when the screen of the operation display unit is on. According to this method, it is possible to prevent the heating cooker from starting cooking against the user's intention.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a cooking device capable of communicating information related to a cooking menu and the like. Background Art

[0002] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-121933 discloses a cooking device capable of downloading a new cooking menu and performing cooking according to the heating sequence of the cooking menu. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In an existing heating cooker, when a cooking menu is received in a state in which heating cannot be started and then a state in which heating can be started is changed, if the time required to start the cooking menu is long, the heating cooker may start cooking against the user's intention when the user is not near the heating cooker.

[0004] The present application has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present application is to provide a cooking device that can suppress the cooking device from starting cooking against the user's intention.

[0005] A cooking device according to one embodiment of the present application includes a heating unit, a wireless communication module, an operation display unit, a start button, and a control device.

[0006] The heating unit heats the ingredients. The wireless communication module receives the cooking menu. The operation display unit displays the received cooking menu by switching the screen brightness in multiple levels. The start button receives a start instruction from the user. The control device controls the heating unit and the operation display unit.

[0007] In particular, the control device sets the first period to be shorter than the second period. The first period is a period during which a start instruction can be accepted after receiving a cooking menu when the screen of the operation display unit is off, and the second period is a period during which a start instruction can be accepted after receiving a cooking menu when the screen of the operation display unit is lit.

[0008] According to this aspect, it is possible to suppress the heating cooker from starting cooking against the user's intention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 This is a block diagram showing an overview of a cooking system 10 according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0010] Figure 2 This diagram schematically illustrates the configuration of the recipe server 1 a , the device server 1 b , and the control device 5 b of the cooking device 5 in the server 1 .

[0011] Figure 3This is a block diagram showing the control device 5 b of the cooking device 5 and other control-related elements arranged in the cooking device 5 .

[0012] Figure 4 It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the heating cooker 5.

[0013] Figure 5 It is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the information terminal device 3.

[0014] Figure 6 1 and 2. This is a diagram showing the flow of lighting, half lighting, and extinguishing of the screen of the operation display unit 5c after the door 5i is opened and closed.

[0015] Figure 7 It is a diagram showing the transition of the screen display of the operation display unit 5c when a cooking menu is received while the screen is off.

[0016] Figure 8 It is a diagram showing the transition of the screen display of the operation display unit 5c when a cooking menu is received while the screen is lit.

[0017] Figure 9 1 and 2 are diagrams showing transitions of the screen display of the operation display unit 5 c when a cooking menu is received while the screen is half lit.

[0018] Figure 10 This is a diagram showing the display unit 3c of the information terminal device 3 displaying a menu screen for cooking.

[0019] Figure 11A 3 is a diagram showing the display unit 3c of the information terminal device 3 displaying a recipe screen of a selected menu.

[0020] Figure 11B This figure shows the display unit 3c of the information terminal device 3 that displays the types and quantities of ingredients used for cooking.

[0021] Figure 11C This figure shows the display unit 3c of the information terminal device 3 that displays the content of the cooking operation.

[0022] Figure 11D This figure shows the display unit 3c of the information terminal device 3 that displays the content of the cooking operation.

[0023] Figure 11E 1 and 2. This diagram shows the display unit 3c of the information terminal device 3 displaying the content of the cooking operation and the send button 6.

[0024] Figure 12A This figure shows the display unit 3c of the information terminal device 3 which displays that information for cooking is being transmitted to the cooking device 5.

[0025] Figure 12B 3 is a diagram showing the display unit 3c of the information terminal device 3 indicating that the transmission of the cooking information has been completed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] A cooking device according to a first aspect of the present application includes a heating unit, a wireless communication module, an operation display unit, a start button, and a control device.

[0027] The heating unit heats the ingredients. The wireless communication module receives the cooking menu. The operation display unit displays the received cooking menu by switching the screen brightness in multiple levels. The start button receives a start instruction from the user. The control device controls the heating unit and the operation display unit.

[0028] In particular, the control device sets the first period to be shorter than the second period. The first period is a period during which a start instruction can be accepted after receiving a cooking menu when the screen of the operation display unit is off, and the second period is a period during which a start instruction can be accepted after receiving a cooking menu when the screen of the operation display unit is lit.

[0029] The heating cooker of the second embodiment of the present application is based on the first embodiment, and the control device sets the first period to be shorter than the third period, and the third period is the period during which the start instruction can be accepted after receiving the cooking menu when the brightness of the screen of the operation display part is between off and lit, that is, half lit.

[0030] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present application will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] Figure 1 1 is a block diagram showing an overview of the cooking system 10 according to this embodiment. Figure 1 As shown, the cooking system 10 includes a cooking device 5, a server 1, and an information terminal device 3. The server 1 communicates with the cooking device 5 via the Internet 2. The information terminal device 3 communicates with the server 1 and the like via the Internet 2.

[0032] The information terminal device 3 includes a smart phone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, etc. The cooking system 10 may include a plurality of information terminal devices 3. The information terminal device 3 communicates with the heating cooker 5 via a short-range wireless communication module such as NFC (see Figure 1 The information terminal device 3 will be described later.

[0033] Server 1 includes a recipe server 1a and a device server 1b. Recipe server 1a manages recipes and other information. Device server 1b manages cooking device information and other information. Recipe server 1a and device server 1b can be implemented on a single server. Generally, server 1 utilizes cloud computing.

[0034] The heating cooker 5 includes a wireless communication module 5a, a control device 5b, an operation display 5c, and a start button 5d. The heating cooker 5 is not limited to household cooking appliances such as microwave ovens, induction cookers, rice cookers, and household baking appliances, but may also be a commercial cooking appliance. The heating cooker 5 will be described later.

[0035] The wireless communication module 5a transmits and receives information to and from the server 1 via the wireless access point 4 and the Internet 2. The wireless access point 4 is a router for Wi-Fi (registered trademark), which is an example of a wireless LAN.

[0036] Figure 2 The schematic configurations of the recipe server 1a, the device server 1b, and the control device 5b of the cooking device 5 in the server 1 are shown.

[0037] like Figure 2 As shown, the recipe server 1a includes a storage unit 1aa and a communication unit 1ab. The device server 1b includes a storage unit 1ba and a communication unit 1bb. The control device 5b includes a storage unit 5ba and the aforementioned wireless communication module 5a.

[0038] The storage unit 5 ba of the control device 5 b stores in advance the device menu ID, the model code, the sequence name, the name of the recipe, etc. The model code indicates the model name of the cooking device 5 .

[0039] When a new cooking menu is downloaded from server 1, storage unit 5ba stores the downloaded menu ID in addition to the above information. Storage unit 5ba stores the downloaded menu ID, machine model code, device menu ID, recipe name, and sequence name in table format. Hereinafter, the downloaded menu ID will be referred to as the DL menu ID.

[0040] The storage unit 1ba of the device server 1b stores DL menu ID, model code, device menu ID, and recipe name in a table format. The storage unit 1aa of the recipe server 1a stores recipe ID, DL menu ID, device menu ID, and recipe name in a table format.

[0041] By associating the IDs, various recipes can be associated with the cooking sequence of the cooking device 5 .

[0042] Thus, the cooking device 5 can appropriately cook based on various recipes. Alternatively, the server 1 can prepare a new recipe and download a cooking sequence based on the new recipe to the control device 5b of the cooking device 5. Furthermore, the cooking sequence based on the new recipe can be selected from the cooking sequences already prepared by the cooking device 5.

[0043] Figure 3 1 is a block diagram showing the control device 5b of the heating cooker 5 and other control-related elements arranged in the heating cooker 5. Figure 3 As shown, the control device 5b of the cooking device 5 includes a storage unit 5ba and a control unit 5bb.

[0044] The storage unit 5ba includes a memory. The control unit 5bb includes a microcomputer, input / output circuits, and the like. The control device 5b is connected to the wireless communication module 5a, the operation display unit 5c, the start button 5d, and the heating unit 5f via wired or wireless communication. The control device 5b controls the wireless communication module 5a, the operation display unit 5c, and the heating unit 5f based on signals from the operation display unit 5c, the start button 5d, the door sensor 5e, and the like.

[0045] In this embodiment, the operation display unit 5c is, for example, a liquid crystal touch panel. The heating unit 5f is a device capable of heating food, such as a heater, a magnetron, or an induction heating coil.

[0046] Figure 4 : is a perspective view showing the appearance of the heating cooker 5. In this embodiment, the heating cooker 5 is a microwave oven. Figure 4 As shown, the cooking device 5 includes a door 5i and a housing 5j. A heating chamber (not shown) is arranged in the housing 5j of the cooking device 5. The door 5i covers the front opening of the heating chamber.

[0047] The door 5i has a hinge (not shown) arranged at its lower part and a handle 5h arranged at its upper front surface. A door sensor 5e (see FIG. 1 ) is arranged at the front frame of the housing 5j surrounding the front opening of the heating chamber. Figure 3 ). When the door 5i is closed, the back surface of the door 5i comes into contact with the door sensor 5e.

[0048] An operation display unit 5c and a start button 5d are located on the front surface of the door 5i. A backlight (not shown) comprising multiple LEDs (light emitting diodes) is located behind the operation display unit 5c. The operation display unit 5c displays the menus, cooking menus, and recipes downloaded to the cooking device 5.

[0049] The user opens door 5i using handle 5h and places food into the heating chamber. When the user closes door 5i, door sensor 5e detects that door 5i is closed. In this state, if the user presses start button 5d, cooking device 5 begins cooking according to the dish arrangement, cooking menu, or cooking menu based on the recipe.

[0050] The information terminal device 3 can browse information via the Internet 2 or download information from the server 1. The information terminal device 3 has application software (Application Software) for utilizing various installed services. Hereinafter, application software will be referred to as an application (APP).

[0051] Specifically, one application has a menu of dishes, a cooking menu, and a recipe for cooking using the cooking device 5. Another application downloads the menu of dishes, the cooking menu, the recipe, and their associated IDs to the cooking device 5 via the Internet 2. Still another application obtains information transmitted from the cooking device 5 via the Internet 2.

[0052] use Figure 5 The hardware structure of the information terminal device 3 is described below. Figure 5 As shown, the information terminal device 3 includes a control unit 3a, a storage unit 3b, a display unit 3c, a communication unit 3d, and a camera 3e.

[0053] The control unit 3a includes a processor, which reads and executes a control program stored in the storage unit 3b, thereby controlling the storage unit 3b, the display unit 3c, the communication unit 3d, and the camera 3e.

[0054] The storage unit 3 b includes a nonvolatile storage medium that stores various data such as control programs. For example, the storage medium is a flash memory. The storage unit 3 b also stores various application programs installed in the information terminal device 3 .

[0055] The display unit 3c is composed of a liquid crystal touch panel. The display unit 3c displays images and videos and accepts user instructions. The communication unit 3d is an interface for the information terminal device 3 to communicate with external devices via the Internet 2. The communication unit 3d performs wireless communications based on IEEE 802.11a / b / g / n / ac, as well as wireless communications based on the fourth-generation mobile communication system (commonly known as 4G) and the fifth-generation mobile communication system (commonly known as 5G).

[0056] The camera 3e has a function of photographing and reading codes such as barcodes and QR codes (registered trademark).

[0057] Figure 61 and 2 are diagrams showing a flow in which the screen of the operation display unit 5c transitions from a lit state to a half-lit state and then to an unlit state after the user opens and closes the door 5i.

[0058] When the user opens the door 5i and closes the door 5i (refer to Figure 6 In (a)), the door sensor 5e detects that the door 5i is closed. In response to this, the screen of the operation display unit 5c becomes lit, and the operation display unit 5c becomes operable.

[0059] In the lighting state of the screen of the operation display unit 5c (see Figure 6 In (b), the backlight of the operation display unit 5c is illuminated at maximum brightness. In this state, the wireless communication module 5a and the control device 5b are in operation, and the control device 5b can accept the start instruction from the user via the start button 5d. When the user presses the start button 5d in this state, the cooking device 5 begins cooking according to the start instruction from the user.

[0060] When the screen of the operation display unit 5c remains in the lit state and a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has passed, the screen of the operation display unit 5c is changed to a half-lit state (see FIG. Figure 6 (c)). In this case, the wireless communication module 5a and the control device 5b are in operation. However, the control device 5b does not accept the start instruction from the user via the start button 5d.

[0061] Therefore, even if the user presses the start button 5d in this state, the cooking device 5 does not start cooking. However, if the user presses the start button 5d multiple times in this state, the screen of the operation display unit 5c turns to a lit state, and the control device 5b accepts the start instruction from the user via the start button.

[0062] In the half-lit state, the control device 5b controls the operation display unit 5c so that the backlight is not fully lit. Specifically, the operation display unit 5c lights the LEDs included in the backlight at an intermediate brightness or reduces the number of LEDs lit at maximum brightness.

[0063] When the screen of the operation display unit 5c remains in the half-lit state and a predetermined time (e.g., 5 minutes) has passed, the screen of the operation display unit 5c is turned off (see Figure 6 (d)). In this case, the wireless communication module 5a and the control device 5b are in operation. However, the control device 5b does not accept the start instruction from the user via the start button 5d.

[0064] Therefore, even if the user presses the start button 5d in this state, the cooking device 5 does not start cooking. However, if the user opens and closes the door 5i again in this state, and the door sensor 5e detects that the door 5i is closed, the screen of the operation display 5c turns back on. The control device 5b can now accept the start instruction from the user via the start button 5d.

[0065] In this embodiment, the operation display unit 5c can switch the brightness of its screen in multiple stages, including an off state and a lit state. However, the operation display unit 5c does not necessarily have to completely turn off the backlight in the off state, nor does it necessarily have to fully turn on the backlight in the lit state. Furthermore, the operation display unit 5c can switch the brightness of its screen to a half-lit state, which has a brightness intermediate between the off state and the lit state.

[0066] That is, the screen of the operation display unit 5c has a first brightness, which is the lowest brightness, when off, and a second brightness, which is the highest brightness, when lit. The screen of the operation display unit 5c has a third brightness, which is intermediate between the first and second brightnesses, when half lit.

[0067] Figure 7 The figure shows the transition of the screen display of the operation display unit 5c when a cooking menu is received while the screen is off.

[0068] When the screen of the operation display unit 5c goes off (see Figure 7 (a) When the wireless communication module 5a receives information such as a cooking menu from the information terminal device 3, the control device 5b turns on the backlight of the operation display unit 5c and displays the words "communication in progress" and "communication terminated" on the operation display unit 5c (see Figure 7 (b)). When the user touches the text "communication stopped", the control device 5b causes the wireless communication module 5a to stop receiving.

[0069] When the wireless communication module 5a completes receiving the information and the storage unit 5ba completes storing the information, the control device 5b causes the operation display unit 5c to display a screen corresponding to the received cooking menu (see FIG. Figure 7 (c)).

[0070] Specifically, Figure 7 This is an example of a cooking menu of "Shrimp and Steamed Vegetables with Salsa Sauce". The control device 5b causes the operation display unit 5c to display the name of the cooking menu, the words "weak", "standard", and "strong", a slider with a cursor, left and right arrows, and a notification to the user in order from top to bottom (see Figure 7(c)).

[0071] When the user touches the left arrow or the right arrow, the control device 5b controls the operation display unit 5c to move the cursor on the slide bar in response to the touch. At the same time, the control device 5b controls the heating unit 5f according to the movement of the cursor to adjust the cooking completion status.

[0072] In this example, the notification to the user is “Please press the start button.” In this state, when the user puts food into the heating chamber and presses the start button 5d, the control device 5b activates the heating unit 5f to start cooking.

[0073] When the screen of the operation display unit 5c remains Figure 7 When the state shown in (c) of FIG. 5 and a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) has passed, the control device 5b controls the operation display unit 5c to display the initial screen (see Figure 7 (d)). Hereinafter, the prescribed period in this case will be referred to as the first period.

[0074] When this initial screen is displayed, the user can select a desired cooking menu from various cooking menus. At this time, the screen of the operation display unit 5c is lit.

[0075] Furthermore, when the screen of the operation display unit 5c remains on the initial screen and a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has passed, the operation display unit 5c is switched to the default screen. Figure 6 As shown, the screen of the operation display unit 5c changes from the illuminated state to the half illuminated state (refer to Figure 7 In this state, cooking does not start even if the start button 5d is pressed.

[0076] When the start button 5d is pressed multiple times, the control device 5b may control the operation display unit 5c to light up the screen and accept a start instruction from the user via the start button 5d.

[0077] Furthermore, when the screen of the operation display unit 5c remains half lit for a predetermined time (e.g., 5 minutes), the Figure 6 As shown, the screen of the operation display unit 5c changes from a half-lit state to a dark state (see Figure 7 (f)). In this state, cooking does not start even if the start button 5d is pressed.

[0078] When the user opens and closes door 5i in the unlit state and door sensor 5e detects the closing of door 5, control device 5b controls operation display unit 5c to display the initial screen of the lit state again. When the screen of operation display unit 5c is the initial screen of the lit state, control device 5b can accept a start instruction from the user via operation display unit 5c.

[0079] Figure 8 The figure shows the transition of the screen display of the operation display unit 5c when a cooking menu is received while the screen is lit.

[0080] When the screen of the operation display unit 5c is lit (see Figure 8 (a) When the wireless communication module 5a receives information such as a cooking menu from the information terminal device 3, the control device 5b turns on the backlight of the operation display unit 5c and displays the words "communication in progress" and "communication terminated" on the operation display unit 5c (see Figure 8 (b) When the user touches the text "communication stopped", the control device 5b causes the wireless communication module 5a to stop receiving.

[0081] When the wireless communication module 5a completes receiving the information and the storage unit 5ba completes storing the information, the control device 5b causes the operation display unit 5c to display a screen corresponding to the received cooking menu (see FIG. Figure 8 (c)).

[0082] Specifically, Figure 8 and Figure 7 In the same example of the cooking menu of "Shrimp and Steamed Vegetables with Salsa", the control device 5b causes the operation display unit 5c to display the name of the cooking menu, the words "weak", "standard", "strong", a slider with a cursor, left and right arrows, and a notification to the user in order from top to bottom (see Figure 8 (c)).

[0083] When the user touches the left arrow or the right arrow, the control device 5b controls the operation display unit 5c to move the cursor on the slide bar in response to the touch. At the same time, the control device 5b controls the heating unit 5f according to the movement of the cursor to adjust the cooking completion status.

[0084] In this example, the notification to the user is “Please press the start button.” In this state, when the user puts food into the heating chamber and presses the start button 5d, the control device 5b activates the heating unit 5f to start cooking.

[0085] When the screen of the operation display unit 5c remains Figure 8 When the state shown in (c) of FIG. 5 and a predetermined period (for example, 6 minutes) has passed, the control device 5b controls the operation display unit 5c to display the initial screen (see FIG. 5 ). Figure 8 (d)). Hereinafter, the prescribed period in this case will be referred to as the second period.

[0086] When the initial screen is displayed, the user can select the desired cooking menu from various cooking menus. At this time, the screen of the operation display unit 5c is lit. The process after this is the same as the above Figure 7 same.

[0087] As described above, the first period is a period during which the wireless communication module 5a receives the cooking menu and can accept a start instruction from the user when the screen of the operation display unit 5c is off. The second period is a period during which the wireless communication module 5a receives the cooking menu and can accept a start instruction from the user when the screen of the operation display unit 5c is on.

[0088] In this embodiment, the control device 5b sets the first period and the second period to, for example, 30 seconds and 6 minutes, respectively. That is, the first period is shorter than the second period.

[0089] Generally speaking, when the screen of the operation display 5c is off, the user is often not near the cooking device 5. When the screen of the operation display 5c is on, the user is often near the cooking device 5. In this embodiment, the first period is shorter than the second period, thereby preventing the cooking device 5 from starting cooking against the user's intention due to an operation by someone other than the user.

[0090] Furthermore, for some reason, there may be a case where the user is near the cooking device 5 but cannot start cooking immediately after receiving the cooking menu when the screen of the operation display unit 5 c is lit.

[0091] However, in this embodiment, the period from when the cooking menu is received and displayed to when the screen switches to the initial screen ( Figure 7 (c) and Figure 8 In the case of (c) state), the period when the screen of the operation display unit 5c is off (the first period) is shorter than the period when the screen of the operation display unit 5c is on (the second period). Therefore, the trouble of searching for the cooking menu again on the initial screen can be reduced.

[0092] Figure 9 The figure shows the transition of the screen display of the operation display unit 5c when a cooking menu is received while the screen is half lit.

[0093] When the screen of the operation display unit 5c is half lit (see Figure 9 (a) When the wireless communication module 5a receives information such as a cooking menu from the information terminal device 3, the control device 5b turns on the backlight of the operation display unit 5c and displays the words "communication in progress" and "communication terminated" on the operation display unit 5c (see Figure 9 (b) When the user touches the text "communication stopped", the control device 5b causes the wireless communication module 5a to stop receiving.

[0094] When the wireless communication module 5a completes receiving the information and the storage unit 5ba completes storing the information, the control device 5b causes the operation display unit 5c to display a screen corresponding to the received cooking menu (see FIG. Figure 9 (c)).

[0095] Specifically, Figure 9 and Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the same example of the cooking menu of "Shrimp and Steamed Vegetables with Salsa", the control device 5b causes the operation display unit 5c to display the name of the cooking menu, the words "weak", "standard", "strong", a slider with a cursor, left and right arrows, and a notification to the user in order from top to bottom (see Figure 9 (c)).

[0096] When the user touches the left arrow or the right arrow, the control device 5b controls the operation display unit 5c to move the cursor on the slide bar in response to the touch. At the same time, the control device 5b controls the heating unit 5f according to the movement of the cursor to adjust the cooking completion status.

[0097] In this example, the notification to the user is “Please press the start button.” In this state, when the user puts food into the heating chamber and presses the start button 5d, the control device 5b activates the heating unit 5f to start cooking.

[0098] When the screen of the operation display unit 5c remains Figure 9 When the state shown in (c) of FIG. 5 and a predetermined period (for example, 6 minutes) has passed, the control device 5b controls the operation display unit 5c to display the initial screen (see FIG. 5 ). Figure 9 (d)). Hereinafter, the prescribed period in this case will be referred to as the third period.

[0099] When the initial screen is displayed, the user can select the desired cooking menu from various cooking menus. At this time, the screen of the operation display unit 5c is lit. The process after this is the same as the above Figure 7 same.

[0100] As described above, the third period is the period during which the wireless communication module 5a receives the cooking menu and can accept a start instruction from the user when the screen of the operation display unit 5c is half lit. In this embodiment, the control device 5b sets the first and third periods to, for example, 30 seconds and 6 minutes, respectively. In other words, the first period is shorter than the third period.

[0101] When the screen of the operation display unit 5c is half-lit, the user is often near the cooking device 5. In this embodiment, the first period is shorter than the third period, thereby preventing the cooking device 5 from starting cooking against the user's intention due to an operation by a person other than the user.

[0102] Furthermore, for some reason, there may be a case where the user is near the cooking device 5 but cannot start cooking immediately after receiving the cooking menu when the screen of the operation display unit 5 c is half lit.

[0103] However, in this embodiment, the period from when the cooking menu is received and displayed to when the screen switches to the initial screen ( Figure 7 (c) and Figure 9 In the case of the state (c) of the operation display unit 5c, the period when the screen of the operation display unit 5c is off (the first period) is shorter than the period when the screen of the operation display unit 5c is half lit (the third period). Therefore, the trouble of searching for the cooking menu again on the initial screen can be reduced.

[0104] Next, a description will be given of a flow of processing in which the information terminal device 3 transmits information such as a cooking menu to the cooking device 5 .

[0105] Figure 10 The display unit 3c of the information terminal device 3 shows a menu screen displaying a dish after the application displaying a dish recipe is started. The application is pre-installed in the information terminal device 3.

[0106] like Figure 10 As shown in FIG, when the application is started, the "recommended" screen is initially displayed. When the screen is scrolled downward, the "recommended" menu name (for example, Hamburger Steak with Mushroom Sauce) and its menu photo appear.

[0107] The upper portion of the screen displays tags representing categories such as "Recommended," "Popular," and "Featured." When a user touches one of these tags, the menu screen corresponding to that tag appears. The displayed menus include a "Recommended" menu based on the user's usage history and a "Popular" menu that is popular with the majority of users.

[0108] As a menu set with different styles, there is a "special collection" menu set analyzed by the application distribution manager. The "special collection" menu set includes, for example, a menu set with cooking menus corresponding to the season as a special collection.

[0109] The icons of "Home", "Recipe Arrangement", "Community" and "My List" are displayed at the bottom of the screen. When the user touches the "Home" icon, the Figure 10 When the user touches the "menu arrangement" icon, a screen for determining the menu arrangement for one week and the combination of the main dish and side dish for the day is displayed.

[0110] When a user touches the "Community" icon, a screen is displayed for entering questions about menus and recipes for other users, a screen for displaying notifications from the app's distribution manager, etc. When a user touches the "My List" icon, a screen is displayed for registering the user's favorite menus and frequently used recipes.

[0111] The user scrolls the screen or searches with keywords to find the desired menu. When the user touches the menu photo on the desired menu name in the found menu, the recipe screen of the menu is displayed (refer to Figure 11A ).

[0112] Here, the menu of "Grilled Salmon and Thick Deep-fried Bean Curd with Vegetable Sauce" is used as an example to explain the transition of the menu menu screen. When the user touches the menu photo of the desired menu, the menu screen is displayed. Figure 11A The screen shown.

[0113] Figures 11A to 11E The following shows screens on the display unit 3c of the information terminal device 3 that appear sequentially when the recipe screen of the menu is scrolled downward.

[0114] like Figure 11A As shown, information terminal device 3 displays the menu title "Grilled Salmon with Thick Fried Tofu & Vegetable Thickening" near the center of its screen, along with a menu photo above the title. Below the title, the Chinese name for the cooking device suitable for this menu, "Oven Microwave," and its icon are displayed. "Oven Microwave" refers to a microwave oven with convection heating. The calorie count (approximately 296 kcal) and salt content (1.1 g) for one serving of the dish are also displayed.

[0115] exist Figure 11A The screen also displays an image for ordering a Meal Kit. When the user touches a button labeled "Buy Meal Kit," a screen for ordering the Meal Kit containing the ingredients for the recipe appears.

[0116] When the general Figure 11A When the displayed screen scrolls downward, Figure 11B The screen shown. Figure 11BAs shown, the screen's title, "Ingredients," is displayed at the top. This screen displays the types and quantities of ingredients used. Here, ingredients for four people are displayed. The number of people can be selected arbitrarily.

[0117] The screen shows the ingredients used (raw salmon pieces, wine, soy sauce, thick deep-fried bean curd, etc.) and the amount of each ingredient (4 pieces, 1 / 2 tablespoon, 1 / 2 tablespoon, 250 grams, etc.).

[0118] Figure 11B The screen shown shows a "grill pan" as an accessory to be used. This display means that the "grill pan" needs to be placed in the heating chamber of the "oven microwave oven" for the cooking.

[0119] When the general Figure 11B When the displayed screen scrolls further downward, the Figure 11C The screen shown. Figure 11C As shown in FIG. 1 , “How to” is displayed as the name of the screen in the upper part of the screen. Figures 11C to 11E The screen shown displays the contents of the cooking work, such as a method of pre-processing for cooking and a method of using the cooking device 5 .

[0120] Figure 11C The upper part of the displayed screen displays "Prepare cooking paper". Figure 11C The middle section of the screen shown displays the work content related to the item "Preparation of salmon and deep-fried tofu." In this embodiment, the recipe includes information on the ingredients and information on the work content.

[0121] This project includes tasks such as "1. Marinate the halved salmon in step A, turning it upside down halfway through, for about 11 minutes" and "2. Cut the thick fried tofu into 4 portions, apply sesame oil to the entire surface with a brush, and arrange them on a baking sheet as shown." Figure 11C The picture shown also shows how the ingredients are arranged on the baking tray.

[0122] Figure 11D The upper portion of the screen displays tasks related to the "Thickening Prep" item. This item includes tasks such as "2. Place the cut ingredients in a 25cm diameter heat-resistant glass bowl and mix the broth with B" and "Using a shallow container will cause overflow."

[0123] Figure 11D The middle section of the screen displays tasks related to the "Heating" task. These tasks include: "3. Use cooking paper to create a low lid to cover the bowl of vegetables, without plastic wrap, and place it in the center of the room" and "Place the baking sheet with the salmon and thick fried tofu on the top." Figure 11DThe lower portion of the picture shown also shows the situation of the baking tray and bowl in the heating chamber.

[0124] Figure 11E The screen shown shows the work contents related to the item "heating" (see Figure 11D ), it also displays the condition of the baking tray and bowl in the heating chamber. Figure 11E The displayed screen also shows the model code of the oven / microwave oven being used, the menu number, the approximate heating time, etc.

[0125] and, Figure 11E The bottom row of the screen shows a send button 6 with the words "Send to Microwave Oven". When the user touches the send button 6, the information terminal device 3 sends information for cooking the recipe using the oven microwave to the cooking device 5.

[0126] Specifically, the information terminal 3 transmits the above-mentioned ID information to the control device 5b of the cooking device 5 via the server 1. After pre-processing according to the recipe (menu), cooking starts when the user operates the operation display 5c and the start button 5d.

[0127] Figure 12A The screen shown indicates that information for cooking is being sent to the oven microwave (heating cooker 5). Figure 12B The displayed screen indicates that the transmission of the information for cooking has been completed.

[0128] Thus, information such as the menu arrangement, cooking menu, and recipes is transmitted from the information terminal device 3 to the heating cooker 5, and the operation display portion 5c displays the information. When the user presses the start button 5d, cooking starts based on the downloaded menu arrangement, cooking menu, and recipes.

Claims

1. A heating cooker comprising: a heating portion configured to heat food; a wireless communication module configured to receive a cooking menu; an operation display unit configured to display the received cooking menu by switching screen brightness in a plurality of stages; a start button configured to receive a start instruction from a user; and a control device configured to control the heating unit and the operation display unit, The control device is configured to set a first period shorter than a second period. The first period is a period during which the start instruction can be accepted after the cooking menu is received when the screen of the operation display unit is off. The second period is a period during which the start instruction can be accepted after the cooking menu is received when the screen of the operation display unit is lit.

2. A heating cooker, wherein: a heating portion configured to heat food; a wireless communication module configured to receive a cooking menu; an operation display unit configured to display the received cooking menu by switching screen brightness in a plurality of stages; a start button configured to receive a start instruction from a user; and a control device configured to control the heating unit and the operation display unit, The control device is configured to set the first period to be shorter than the third period. The first period is a period during which the start instruction can be accepted after the cooking menu is received when the screen of the operation display unit is off. The third period is a period during which the start instruction can be accepted after the cooking menu is received when the brightness of the screen of the operation display unit is half-lit, which is between the off and lit periods.

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