Kitchen machines for controlling other household devices

Abstract

The invention relates to a kitchen machine for preparing food, the kitchen machine comprising a food preparation space (2), one or more devices for preparing food in the food preparation space (2), at least one interface for connecting the kitchen machine (1) to other household appliances (16, 17, 18), a user interface unit for providing a user interface (9), and a control program (P HT ) and a control unit comprising a device for providing a communication channel (K H ). As a result, a kitchen machine (1) can be provided with low technical effort, with which other household appliances (16, 17, 18) can also be controlled and / or operated. The invention also relates to the preparation of a first food and a second food by means of the kitchen machine and by means of other household appliances.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a kitchen machine for preparing food in a food preparation space. In the sense of the invention, "preparing food" is also understood to mean preparing beverages. The invention also relates to the preparation of food. Background Art

[0002] A kitchen machine for semi-automatically preparing food is known The kitchen machine is able to use recipes for preparing food stored in an electronic memory. To prepare the food, the user follows the recipe steps one after the other in the order given by the selected recipe. However, unlike cooking from a cookbook, the user does not have to manually set each operating parameter of the kitchen machine. In other words, it is possible to The operating parameters are automatically set within the scope of the recipe steps. Thus, for example, the temperature in a container of a Thermomix serving as a food preparation space can be automatically set as an operating parameter. For example, the stirring speed of a mixing tool of a kitchen machine can be automatically set as an operating parameter. A time period can be automatically set as an operating parameter for heating or stirring. The activation of a scale can also be an automatically set operating parameter as soon as the ingredients are to be placed in the cooking container. Since at least some operating parameters can be set automatically, this is a kitchen machine for semi-automatically preparing food.

[0003] If in the kitchen machine If the balance should be activated in the kitchen, the user can manually activate this function. Immediately after the activation, the associated graphical user interface (user interface) is displayed on the kitchen machine. The graphical user interface associated with the balance can only be used for kitchen machines. The control program for the balance always communicates only with the balance present in the kitchen machine.

[0004] If in the kitchen machine If a stirring speed for the stirring tool should be set in the kitchen machine, the user can manually select the stirring speed and manually activate stirring. Then, the graphical user interface associated with this is displayed on the kitchen machine. The graphical user interface associated with the stirring tool can always only be used for the kitchen machine Mixing tools.

[0005] Applicable to kitchen machines accordingly Additional user interfaces and devices for kitchen machines It is not possible to specify and adapt to slightly change this association or user interface or it can be slightly changed with low technical effort. Such association and user interface that is not specified and adapted to this change and is used to control and operate the kitchen machine is referred to as original below.

[0006] Known home devices HestanCue TM , which comprises a cooktop and a frying pan. With the aid of this household appliance, food can be prepared by following the steps of a recipe to instruct the user how to prepare the food. The instructions are shown via the display of the mobile phone. Household appliance HestanCue TM It can automatically control the temperature and cooking time within the scope of food preparation. Home appliances HestanCue TM Thus also are kitchen machines which are able to prepare food semi-automatically.

[0007] A method and a control unit for monitoring a food preparation process are known from document DE 10 2016 219 972 A1. A method for assisting food preparation is described in document EP 3 252 729 A1. In addition, an assistance system is known from this. Document EP 2 901 903 A1 discloses a method for operating a kitchen machine and a kitchen machine. Summary of the invention

[0008] The object of the present invention is to provide a further developed kitchen machine.

[0009] To achieve this object, a kitchen machine is used according to claim 1. The method for preparing food products comprises the features of the last claim. Advantageous embodiments are derived from the dependent claims.

[0010] In order to solve this problem, a kitchen machine is used for preparing food. A kitchen machine is a device that is typically used in a kitchen. The kitchen is a household space in which people often stay when doing household chores. Therefore, a particularly large number of household appliances are used in the kitchen. Therefore, a kitchen machine is a particularly suitable device for centrally operating and controlling other household appliances with the aid of the kitchen machine. The household appliances also include such devices that can be used in the corresponding garden and / or should be, for example, a gas barbecue.

[0011] The kitchen machine comprises a food preparation space. The food preparation space may be a completely enclosed space. The food preparation space may have an opening, for example, via which ingredients can be added. The food preparation space may be a container. There may be a cover for the container. The cover may have an opening so that ingredients can be loaded into the container via the opening in the cover. There may be a closure that can close the opening in the cover. The closure may consist of a transparent material so that the container can be viewed at any time. The closure may be configured as a container so that the closure can be used for metering ingredients.

[0012] The kitchen machine may include a locking mechanism to connect the lid to the container in a non-releasable manner. The kitchen machine may include a motor, by means of which the locking mechanism can be opened and closed. The kitchen machine may include a control program to control the locking mechanism. The kitchen machine may include a communication channel for the motor of the locking mechanism to control the operation of the motor by means of the control program for the locking mechanism and thereby open and close the locking mechanism.

[0013] The kitchen machine may include one or more devices for preparing food. As a device for preparing food, a heating device may be provided, with which the food preparation space can be heated. The kitchen machine may include a control program, with which the heating of the food preparation space can be controlled. The heating device may include a resistive heating portion to generate heat. The heating device may include a temperature sensor to detect, indicate and / or control the temperature.

[0014] As a device for preparing food, a stirring tool driven by a motor can be provided, with which food or ingredients for food can be stirred and / or crushed in the food preparation space. The kitchen machine can include a control program with which the stirring and / or crushing can be controlled.

[0015] As a device for preparing food, a balance can be provided, with which the weight of ingredients or food introduced into the food preparation space can be weighed. The kitchen machine can comprise a control program, with which the balance and thus the weighing can be controlled.

[0016] As a device for preparing food, an optical sensor can be provided, with which the ingredients introduced into the food preparation space can be optically monitored. The kitchen machine can include a control program, with which the optical sensor and thus the optical monitoring can be controlled.

[0017] The kitchen machine comprises at least one interface for connecting the kitchen machine to other household appliances. By connecting the kitchen machine to other household appliances, data can be exchanged between the kitchen machine and the other household appliances. As an interface, a wireless interface should be preferred. Therefore, data transmission can be carried out, for example, via Wifi or Bluetooth. A communication channel to other household appliances or to the devices of other household appliances can be provided through the interface. Thus, the kitchen machine is provided with the possibility of exchanging data, i.e., communicating, with one or more other kitchen appliances.

[0018] The kitchen machine comprises a user interface unit for providing one or more user interfaces. One or more user interfaces can be provided by means of the user interface unit. The user interface unit enables one or more user interfaces to be added or removed with low technical effort, i.e., independently of other units of the kitchen machine. Thus, user interfaces can also be exchanged. By means of the user interface unit provided in the sense of the invention, user interfaces can be provided and used by the kitchen machine, which do not have to be permanently and fixedly associated with a control program and a communication channel of the kitchen machine.

[0019] The kitchen machine comprises a control unit for providing one or more control programs. One or more control programs can be provided by the control unit. The control unit enables the addition or removal of one or more control programs with low technical expenditure, i.e., adding or removing independently of other units of the kitchen machine. Therefore, the control program can also be exchanged. By means of a control unit arranged in the sense of the present invention, the following control program can be provided and used, which does not have to be permanently associated with the user interface of the kitchen machine and the communication channel of the kitchen machine. Therefore, the first user interface can be associated or associated with the first control program. The first user interface can also be associated or associated with the second control program. The first control program can be used to control other first household appliances. The second control program can be used to control the second household appliance. This can be performed with low technical expenditure.

[0020] Low technical expenditure means that the technical expenditure, for example the program expenditure, is comparable to the expenditure required to operate the kitchen machine. In the case of kitchen machines The cost is lower when some changes need to be made to the user interface, association or control program of the machine.

[0021] The kitchen machine comprises a communication unit for providing one or more communication channels. One or more communication channels can be provided by the communication unit. The communication channel enables data to be exchanged between the kitchen machine and other selected household appliances assigned to the communication channel. The communication unit enables the addition or removal of one or more communication channels, that is, the addition or removal is independent of other units of the kitchen machine. Therefore, the communication channel can also be exchanged. By setting the communication unit in the sense of the present invention, communication channels can be provided and used, which are not almost inseparable from the user interface and control program of the kitchen machine. The first communication channel can be associated or associated with the first control program. The first control program is used to control other first household appliances. The first communication channel can realize communication between the kitchen machine and other first household appliances. So, for example, data can be exchanged between the kitchen machine and other first household appliances to control and / or operate the other first household appliances, more precisely, to control and / or operate the other first household appliances with the help of the kitchen machine. The second communication channel can be associated or associated with the second control program. The second control program is used to control other second household appliances. The second communication channel can realize communication between the kitchen machine and other second household appliances. Thus, for example, data can be exchanged between the kitchen machine and a further second domestic appliance. The second domestic appliance can be operated and / or controlled by means of the kitchen machine.

[0022] Other household appliances or devices of other household appliances can be operated by the user interface provided by the kitchen machine. Alternatively or in addition, information about the status of other household appliances can be displayed by the user interface. In order to accomplish this, the kitchen machine includes a control unit, a communication unit and at least one interface for connecting the kitchen machine to other household appliances. If a household appliance unknown to the kitchen machine is to be operated by the kitchen machine, a control program for the unknown household appliance can be added to the control unit. A communication channel can be added to the communication unit, and communication between the kitchen machine and the unknown household appliance can be realized via the communication channel. Compared with the prior art described in the opening, the kitchen machine can be used or modified to operate other household appliances without having to pay excessive technical expenditure for this. By using the user interface provided by the kitchen machine, the user interface can be unified with low technical expenditure, which can also simplify the manipulation of unknown household appliances. If the user is familiar with the kitchen machine, the learning expenditure can be reduced for the user when the user wants to add another household appliance to his housework. The number of devices or devices that must be provided for the user interface for operation is also reduced.

[0023] The subject matter of claim 1 enables that the kitchen machine can be used to control other household appliances. The operation of the kitchen machine is thus coordinated with the operation of the other household appliances. This can be used, for example, to prepare a meal consisting of different foods. The kitchen machine can completely or mainly prepare a first food. The other household appliances can completely or mainly prepare a second food. The kitchen machine can control the preparation of the two foods in such a way that the time required for preparing the foods is minimized. In addition, the kitchen machine can control the preparation of the individual foods so that they can be completed simultaneously or substantially simultaneously.

[0024] Furthermore, the kitchen machine can be completely or partially similar to the kitchen machines known from the prior art as described in the opening paragraph. When the balance function is activated, a graphical user interface originally fixedly associated with the balance of the kitchen machine can be displayed on the kitchen machine. The graphical user interface for the balance of the kitchen machine and the control program for the balance can thus constitute a local unit as before. The same applies to other devices of the kitchen machine, such as a stirring tool and a heating device. In this case, there is also a connection between the user interface and the devices of the kitchen machine, which is technically independent of the user interface unit, the control unit and the communication unit. This connection therefore does not involve other household appliances. However, it is also possible to operate and control the kitchen machine technically as with other household appliances. Therefore, there is no need for local programming with a fixed connection between the control program and the user interface.

[0025] In an advantageous embodiment, the kitchen machine comprises a linkage unit which is arranged in such a way that it establishes a linkage between a user interface of the user interface unit, a control program of the control unit and / or a communication channel of the communication unit.

[0026] The control program can usually be associated with the user interface and the communication channel by means of copying and pasting.

[0027] The association unit can be implemented in HTML form. The HTML page basically includes three functions. As a first function, the HTML page displays a graphical diagram for the user to observe. The graphical diagram is then a user interface. It is then possible to operate other household appliances and / or display one or more operating parameters of the other household appliances, for example, via the graphical diagram. As a second function, the HTML page includes providing a selected communication channel. Thus, the HTML page determines which other household appliances can be communicated with. As a third function, the HTML page includes providing a selected control program. Thus, the HTML page determines which other control program is used to control and / or operate the other household appliances.

[0028] The separate structure enables each function to be executed separately. This allows the control program to be programmed independently of the other two areas. This makes it easy to execute another household appliance.

[0029] In an advantageous embodiment, the user interface unit of the kitchen machine provides a plurality of user interfaces, which are selected from:

[0030] User interface for balances,

[0031] User interface for stirring speed of stirring tool,

[0032] User interface for temperatures in food preparation spaces,

[0033] User interface for duration,

[0034] User interface for moments,

[0035] User interface for fans,

[0036] User interface for the power of infrared heating,

[0037] User interface for the power of microwave radiation.

[0038] This provides one or more user interfaces that enable operation of another domestic appliance or at least one device of another domestic appliance. Alternatively or additionally, information such as the status of other domestic appliances can be displayed via the user interface.

[0039] In one embodiment, the association unit associates the first user interface with the first control program and the first communication channel. In addition, the association unit associates the first user interface with the second control program and the second communication channel. The first user interface is thus used in a dual manner. This reduces the technical expenditure for production. In addition, the operation and / or control can be unified in this way, which reduces the learning expenditure for the user.

[0040] In one embodiment of the invention, the kitchen machine comprises a control program for a kitchen machine and furthermore one or more control programs which are selected from:

[0041] A control program for a kitchen machine comprising a pot,

[0042] Control programs for microwave ovens,

[0043] Control program for coffee machines,

[0044] Control program for ovens,

[0045] Control program for washing machines,

[0046] Control program for dryers.

[0047] According to the selected control program in addition to the control program for the kitchen machine, the kitchen machine including the pot, microwave oven, coffee machine, oven, washing machine and / or dryer can be controlled and / or operated and / or the corresponding status can be displayed.

[0048] In one embodiment of the invention, the communication unit provides one or more communication channels selected from:

[0049] a communication channel for a kitchen machine including a pot,

[0050] Communication channels for microwave ovens,

[0051] Communication channel for coffee machine,

[0052] Communication channel for oven,

[0053] A communication channel for a washing machine,

[0054] Communication channel for the dryer.

[0055] Depending on the selected communication channel, the kitchen machine can exchange data and thus information with other kitchen machines including a pot, with a microwave, with a coffee maker, with an oven, with a washing machine or with a drying machine.

[0056] Preferably, the kitchen machine comprises a screen for visually displaying a user interface. The kitchen machine is arranged so that it can display a user interface for the kitchen machine and a user interface for other household appliances on the screen. The user interface for the kitchen machine can, for example, be displayed on the screen simultaneously with the user interface for the other household appliances. If the user interface for the kitchen machine is displayed on the screen, it is not excluded that other information is also displayed on the screen in addition. In a configuration form of the present invention, different user interfaces are only displayed alternately on the screen so as not to overload the screen with too much information and operating possibilities.

[0057] A user interface within the meaning of the invention also includes the case in which control is effected by voice and / or gestures and / or a user of the kitchen appliance receives information acoustically via a loudspeaker.

[0058] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the kitchen machine is arranged such that it can prepare the food at least semi-automatically and it can control the other household appliance such that the other household appliance can prepare the food at least semi-automatically. In this embodiment, the kitchen machine is not responsible for automatically setting the operating parameters of the kitchen machine and it is also not responsible for automatically setting the operating parameters of the other household appliance. If two different foods are prepared, the setting can be based on recipes that the kitchen machine can use.

[0059] In an advantageous configuration of the present invention, the kitchen machine is arranged so that food can be prepared at least semi-automatically by the kitchen machine and the other household appliances simultaneously or overlapping in time. By this configuration, meals comprising a variety of foods can be prepared with low time expenditure.

[0060] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the kitchen machine is arranged such that it can execute a recipe for preparing food in the kitchen machine and a recipe for preparing food in the other household appliance. The recipe comprises in particular a plurality of recipe steps, which are performed successively in order to produce the food. The recipe comprises in particular the addition of ingredients to the associated food preparation space as a recipe step. The recipe comprises in particular the stirring and / or crushing of the food or at least one ingredient of the food as a recipe step, more precisely preferably within a prescribed time period and / or preferably at a prescribed rotation speed of the stirring tool. Preferably, the prescribed time period is set automatically by the kitchen machine. Preferably, the rotation speed is set automatically by the kitchen machine. The recipe comprises in particular the heating of the food or at least the ingredients of the food as a recipe step, more precisely preferably within a prescribed time period and / or preferably at a prescribed temperature. Preferably, the prescribed time period is set automatically by the kitchen machine. Preferably, the temperature is set automatically by the kitchen machine. The recipe comprises in particular the turning of the food or the ingredients of the food as a recipe step. The food may comprise, for example, a steak or other piece of meat. As a recipe step, it may be provided that the piece of meat is turned to the other side.

[0061] In one embodiment, the kitchen machine comprises a stirring tool for stirring and / or crushing food in a food preparation space, a scale for weighing ingredients introduced into the food preparation space, and / or a heating device for heating the food preparation space.

[0062] The invention also relates to a system comprising a kitchen machine according to the invention and other household appliances, wherein the other household appliances preferably comprise a cooking place (cooking area or cooking place) and a pot. The most important appliances, which are usually required for preparing meals, are provided by the system. This applies in particular to the case where the kitchen machine comprises a stirring tool for stirring and / or crushing food in the food preparation space, a scale for weighing ingredients introduced into the food preparation space and / or a heating device for heating the food preparation space.

[0063] Further examples of household appliances that can be included in the system are a washing machine for washing laundry, a dryer for drying wet laundry, a dishwasher for cleaning dishes, cooking pots, frying pans and cutlery, a microwave oven for heating food in the food preparation space by means of microwaves, an oven for heating food in the food preparation space by means of infrared radiation, a steamer for preparing food by means of water vapor, a cooktop for heating a cooking pot or frying pan and the food located therein, a coffee machine for preparing caffeinated beverages, a tea maker for preparing tea drinks, a refrigerator for refrigerating food, a freezer for freezing food, a vacuum cleaner for suction of particles, a washer for cleaning by means of a liquid, a steam cleaner for cleaning by means of steam, an egg boiler for cooking eggs or a pancake maker for preparing pancakes in the food preparation space.

[0064] In addition, the present invention relates to a method for making a meal. A user selects a recipe for a first food and a recipe for a second food by means of a kitchen machine according to the present invention. The kitchen machine can, for example, display a list on a screen from which the first food and the second food can be selected. The recipes for the first food and the second food can be stored in the memory of the kitchen machine. However, the kitchen machine can also obtain and display such recipes via the Internet, for example. The two selected recipes are optimized for the kitchen machine and other household appliances so that the two foods can be prepared in a collaborative manner by the kitchen machine and the other household appliances, more precisely, in particular, they can be coordinated with each other in time, so that the two foods can be completed at a desired moment, for example. The optimization of the two recipes can be carried out by a recipe planning algorithm. The recipe planning algorithm can be stored in the kitchen machine. However, the recipe planning algorithm can also be stored in the Internet. However, the optimization can also have been stored in the memory of the kitchen machine or in the Internet.

[0065] Optionally, the user can select a recipe for a meal, which recipe for a meal comprises a recipe for a first food and a recipe for a second food. In principle, the two recipes for making the first food and the second food are already appropriately coordinated so that the two foods can be made in an optimized manner coordinated with each other, i.e. by the kitchen machine and by the other household appliance.

[0066] If the two foods are prepared, because the user has, for example, manipulated the start button on the touch-sensitive screen, the kitchen machine sequentially executes the recipe steps for the first food and for the second food in a coordinated manner. The execution of the recipe steps is carried out in a known manner. In this way, the user can be asked to add ingredients to the food preparation space through the recipe steps. But the recipe steps can also include: semi-automatically executing, i.e., heating, for example, ingredients for food in the food preparation space of the kitchen machine or other household equipment. The first food can, for example, be prepared completely or mainly by the kitchen machine. The second food can be prepared completely or mainly by other household equipment. By coordinating between the two recipes, at least partially and in parallel in time, the two recipes for preparing food.

[0067] Preferably, a kitchen machine is used so that other household appliances can be operated and controlled by it. The term "kitchen machine" also includes a situation in which a computer, for example, wirelessly connected to the kitchen machine, belongs to the kitchen machine. The computer can be, for example, a tablet computer. A graphical user interface can be displayed on the screen of the computer to control, operate the kitchen machine and other household appliances and / or display operating status. But this need not compulsorily include a kitchen machine that can control and operate other household appliances. Therefore, a washing machine can also be included instead of the kitchen machine, for example. But this is not very meaningful in many cases, because washing machines are usually used relatively less and are often placed in basement spaces. In the case of other household appliances, a combination of a device and a computer connected thereto can also be included, wherein the connection can be wireless.

[0068] The present invention enables collaborative cooking or food preparation. This is achieved by using the kitchen machine according to the present invention and other household appliances. First, a suitable recipe can be selected and the kitchen machine and the other household appliances can be optimized for the recipe. The optimization can be performed via the Internet and therefore by an external computer. The optimization can be performed by the kitchen machine. The equipment that can be used to prepare food can be manually specified, for example, by the user of the kitchen machine. But the kitchen machine can also be set so that the kitchen machine automatically determines which other household appliances are used to prepare food. If the kitchen machine is controlled by the programming of this machine, a user interface based only on the programming of this machine and a user interface of an HTML page can be displayed on the screen of the kitchen machine. However, for the user, this technical difference is invisible. The original programming is certainly not mandatory.

[0069] If HTML is used, the HTML page can include instructions for other household devices and instructions for establishing a connection, if the connection establishment has not already been carried out at a suitable location by the kitchen machine. The connection establishment can be carried out, for example, via Bluetooth. The HTML page can be designed in such a way that its three functions, namely, the user interface, the control program and the communication channel, are separated from one another, so that the individual areas of the respective functions can be implemented and programmed separately. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0070] The invention is explained in more detail below with the aid of the drawings. The scope of protection of the claims is not limited to the examples shown in the drawings.

[0071] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a kitchen machine;

[0072] Figure 2 Shows the construction of the unit;

[0073] Figure 3 Other household equipment is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0074] Figure 1 A kitchen machine 1 is shown. The kitchen machine 1 comprises a container 2 as a food preparation space, which is embedded in a support 3 of the kitchen machine 1. The container 2 comprises a handle 4 to be able to easily remove the container 2 from the support 3. The kitchen machine comprises a locking mechanism with a rotatably mounted arm 5. Figure 1 In the closed position shown in the figure, the arm 5 surrounds the cover 6. As a result, the cover 6 is then fixedly connected to the container 2. The cover 6 comprises an opening, into which a transparent container 7 is inserted. The opening in the cover 6 is closed by the container 7. The transparent container 7 can be removed from the opening at any time, thereby providing an opening through which ingredients can be introduced into the container 2. The transparent container 7 can be used as a dosing aid. If the locking mechanism is opened, the cover 6 can be removed from the container 2. The kitchen machine 1 comprises a foot 8 for standing upright.

[0075] The user interface 9 is displayed on a screen 10. The screen 10 is preferably touch-sensitive so that, for example, operating parameters can be set by touching the screen. The kitchen machine can also include, for example, an adjustment knob 11, which can also be used to set one or more operating parameters in combination with the user interface 9. If the user interface 9, for example, involves a stirring device of the kitchen machine 1 or a stirring device of other household appliances, the adjustment knob 11 can be used to set, for example, a rotation speed. If the user interface 9, for example, involves the heating of the container 2 of the kitchen machine 1 or the heating of the food preparation space of other household appliances, the adjustment knob 11 can be used to set the desired temperature, for example. It is therefore advantageous that the kitchen machine 1 or other household appliances are not completely operated and controlled via the user interface provided by the user interface unit of the kitchen machine 1. However, instead of the adjustment knob, a sliding regulator can also be provided, in which operating parameters such as temperature, stirring speed or duration can be set by sliding motion. However, the adjustment knob 11 is preferred because a large range can be set without providing too much space for this. The adjustment knob can be configured as a pressing element alternatively or in addition. A pressing element is understood to mean an element which can be pressed in order to trigger an action, for example to start the preparation of one or more food products.

[0076] exist Figure 1 The kitchen machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes an interface for connecting the kitchen machine 1 to other household appliances. Figure 1 The kitchen machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 makes it possible to display an HTML page on the screen 10. The kitchen machine 1 can thus execute HTML.

[0077] As in Figure 2 As shown in FIG. 1 , the kitchen machine 1 comprises a user interface unit 12 for providing three different user interfaces T, R and W. The kitchen machine 1 comprises a control program P HT The kitchen machine 1 comprises a control unit 13 for providing a communication channel K H The communication unit 14.

[0078] The user interface T enables the temperature for the food preparation space to be set. For example, a temperature of 50° C. can be set. The food preparation space is then heated to 50°. In addition, a duration can be set. If, for example, 10 minutes is set, the food preparation space is heated for 10 minutes. The temperature and / or duration can be set by operating the graphical user interface T, which is at least then displayed on the touch-sensitive screen 10. However, it is also possible that, with the user interface T displayed on the screen 10, the temperature and / or duration can be set, for example, by means of the adjustment knob 11.

[0079] The user interface R enables setting the stirring speed of the stirring tool in the food preparation space. For example, a stirring speed of level 5 out of 10 possible levels can be set. The stirring tool then rotates quickly according to level 5. In addition, the duration can be set. If, for example, 10 seconds is set, the stirring tool rotates for 10 seconds. The setting of the stirring speed and / or duration can be achieved through the graphical user interface R displayed on the screen 10. However, it is also possible that, accompanied by the display of the user interface R on the screen 10, the temperature and / or duration can be set by means of the adjustment knob 11, for example.

[0080] The user interface W enables the use of a scale to weigh the weight of the ingredients that are introduced into the food preparation space after activating the scale. The graphical user interface W can be displayed on the screen 10. The weight of the ingredients introduced into the food preparation space can be displayed on the graphical user interface W.

[0081] The control program P provided by the control unit 12 HT The temperature of the food preparation space for other household appliances H can be set in a controlled manner. The other household appliances H are, for example, a cooktop with a frying pan.

[0082] The communication channel K provided by the communication unit 14 H , the kitchen machine 1 can communicate with other household devices H.

[0083] In addition to the user interfaces T, R and W, there may be a user interface that enables the selection of a recipe from a list of recipes. After calling up the user interface, the user may select, for example, a first recipe for a kitchen machine and a second recipe for the other household appliance from the list. After the selection, the user may activate preparation according to the two selected recipes. The kitchen machine may now be set so that the two recipes are performed in coordination with each other. According to the first recipe step of the first recipe, for example, the first ingredient must be loaded into the food preparation space 2 of the kitchen machine 1. Therefore, a user interface W for a scale appears on the screen 10 of the kitchen machine 1. The user now loads the first ingredient into the food preparation space 2 of the kitchen machine 1. If the first ingredient has been loaded according to the amount given in the first recipe, the kitchen machine 1 will automatically detect this. For example, the second recipe step of the first recipe may then be displayed on the screen 10. According to the second recipe step, it may be provided that the second ingredient is loaded into the food preparation space 2 in the amount predetermined according to the first recipe. This occurs as in the case of the first ingredient. If the kitchen machine 1 detects that the second ingredient has been completely filled, the two ingredients can now be mixed with one another according to the third recipe step, for example for 10 seconds at level 4. A user interface R can now be displayed on the screen 10, via which the user can confirm that the mixing should now be continued at level 4 for 10 seconds. However, it is also possible that no explicit confirmation by the user is required. Thus, it is possible that after the second ingredient has been completely filled, the kitchen machine 1 automatically stirs at level 4 for 10 seconds with the aid of its mixing tool.

[0084] What is now needed is to heat up the frying pan of the other household appliance. By controlling the first recipe step of the second recipe, the kitchen machine 1 selects the control program P HT and communication channel K H The user interface T can now be displayed on the screen 10 of the kitchen machine 1 by controlling the first recipe step of the second recipe. In addition, a prompt can appear on the screen 10, which now concerns the other household appliance. The user can now be asked to confirm that the frying pan of the other household appliance, i.e. the food preparation space, should be heated. If the user confirms this, the kitchen machine 1 follows the control program P HT The frying pan is brought to the temperature specified in the first recipe step of the second recipe. However, it is also possible that the kitchen machine 1 selects the control program P through the first recipe step of the second recipe. HT and communication channel K H , the kitchen machine 1 then causes the other household appliance to heat the frying pan according to the first recipe step of the second recipe.

[0085] The other recipe steps of the two recipes are now executed successively in a coordinated sequence until the respective food products are finally prepared by the kitchen machine 1 and the other household appliance. This example also illustrates that the recipe steps may include the selection of control programs and communication channels to control the desired other household appliances.

[0086] The user interface unit 12 is configured in such a way that further user interfaces can be added to the user interface unit 12. It is also possible to remove the user interfaces again. The control unit 13 is configured in such a way that further control programs can be added to the control unit 13. It is also possible to remove the control program again. The communication unit 14 is configured in such a way that further communication channels can be added to the communication unit 14. It is also possible to remove the communication channel again. It is thus possible to integrate the next household appliance. In order to integrate the next household appliance, it may be sufficient to add a communication channel for the next household appliance to the communication unit 14 and also to add a control program to the control unit 13. Subsequently, the kitchen machine 1 can control the next household appliance via the interface provided for the connection with the aid of the added control program and the added communication channel.

[0087] The kitchen machine 1 may include an association unit stored in the kitchen machine 1. The stored association unit may be used to associate, for example, the user interface T with the control program P HT and communication channel K H The association unit can be implemented as an HTML page. The calling of the HTML page and the display of the HTML page on the screen 10 can be carried out via a recipe.

[0088] As exemplified in Figure 3 As shown in , the kitchen machine can include a user interface, through which a list 15 is provided, from which the household appliances to be integrated can be selected. For example, household appliances including a cooktop with a frying pan are integrated. Therefore, a cooktop 16 with a frying pan 17 is shown in the list 15. For example, the next household appliance is integrated, namely a tea maker. Therefore, the list 15 includes a diagram of a tea maker 18.

[0089] If in one embodiment from Figure 3 The list selection shown in Figure 3 If the household appliance of the cooktop 16 and frying pan 17 shown in FIG. 1 is shown in FIG. 2 , this can lead to activation of the association saved above. The user interface T is then displayed on the screen. By means of the control program P associated with this HT and the communication channel K associated therewith H For example, the temperature of the selected domestic appliance can now be set using the user interface T.

[0090] If in one embodiment from Figure 3 The list selection shown in Figure 3If, for example, the household appliance of a cooktop and a frying pan is shown in , this can result in a further list being displayed first, from which, for example, T and W are selected, since in other household appliances a scale is also integrated with the cooktop and the frying pan.

[0091] If, for example, the user interface T is subsequently selected, the user interface T is then displayed on the screen 10. The temperature T can then be manually set in the domestic appliance having a cooktop and a frying pan. The same applies to the selection of the user interface W.

Claims

1. A kitchen machine (1) for preparing food, the kitchen machine comprising a food preparation space (2), comprising one or more devices for preparing food in the food preparation space (2), comprising at least one interface for connecting the kitchen machine (1) to other household appliances (16, 17, 18), comprising a control program (P HT ) and a control unit comprising a device for providing a communication channel (K H ) of a communication unit, characterized in that The invention relates to a kitchen machine (1) comprising a user interface unit for providing a user interface (9), comprising a user interface (9) and a screen (10) for displaying the user interface (9), wherein other household appliances (16, 17, 18) can be operated via the user interface (9) and / or the user interface (9) can display the status of other household appliances (16, 17, 18), wherein the kitchen machine (1) is arranged so that the kitchen machine can display the user interface (9) for the kitchen machine (1) and the user interface (9) for other household appliances (16, 17, 18) on the screen (10), and wherein the kitchen machine (1) is arranged so that food can be prepared at least semi-automatically by the kitchen machine (1) and the other household appliances (16, 17, 18) simultaneously or in a temporally overlapping manner, wherein the kitchen machine (1) is not used in an aircraft.

2. The kitchen machine (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that The kitchen machine (1) comprises a correlation unit, which is arranged so that it can establish or has established a user interface (9) provided by the user interface unit, a control program (P HT ) and / or a communication channel (K provided by a communication unit H ) between them.

3. The kitchen machine (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that The association unit is implemented through an HTML page.

4. The kitchen machine (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The user interface unit provides a plurality of user interfaces (9), wherein the user interfaces are selected from: User interface for balances (W), User interface for stirring speed of stirring tool (R), a user interface (T) for the temperature in the food preparation space (2), User interface for duration, User interface for moments, User interface for fans, User interface for the power of infrared heating, User interface for the power of microwave radiation.

5. The kitchen machine (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The control unit provides a control program for the kitchen machine (1) and further provides one or more control programs (P HT ), the control program (P HT ) is selected from: A control program for a kitchen machine comprising a pot (17), Control programs for microwave ovens, Control program for coffee machines, Control program for ovens, Control program for washing machines, Control program for dryers.

6. The kitchen machine (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The communication unit provides one or more communication channels, the communication channels are selected from: A communication channel for a kitchen machine comprising a pot (17), Communication channels for microwave ovens, Communication channel for coffee machine, The communication channel for the oven, A communication channel for a washing machine, Communication channel for the dryer.

7. The kitchen machine (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The kitchen machine (1) is arranged in such a way that it can prepare food semi-automatically, and the kitchen machine can control the other household appliances in such a way that the other household appliances (16, 17, 18) can prepare food semi-automatically.

8. The kitchen machine (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The kitchen machine (1) is arranged in such a way that it can execute a recipe for preparing food in the kitchen machine (1) and a recipe for preparing food in the other household appliances (16, 17, 18).

9. The kitchen machine (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The kitchen machine (1) comprises a stirring tool for stirring and / or crushing food in a food preparation space (2), a scale for weighing ingredients loaded into the food preparation space (2) and / or a heating device for heating the food preparation space (2).

10. The kitchen machine (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The kitchen machine (1) comprises a recipe for a meal, the recipe consisting of a recipe for a first food and a recipe for a second food, wherein the two foods are prepared by the kitchen machine (1) and the other household appliances (16, 17, 18).

11. The kitchen machine (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that The kitchen machine (1) is arranged in such a way that the first food product is completely or mainly produced by the kitchen machine (1), and the second food product is completely and / or mainly produced by other household appliances (16, 17, 18).

12. A system comprising a kitchen machine (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and other kitchen machines (1), wherein: The other kitchen machine (1) comprises a cooking position and a pot (17).

13. A method for preparing a meal, the method comprising the following steps: a user selects a recipe for a first food and a recipe for a second food or selects a recipe for a meal by means of a kitchen machine (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the recipe for a meal comprises a recipe for a first food and a recipe for a second food, wherein: The kitchen machine (1) sequentially executes recipe steps for a first food and for a second food, wherein the first food is completely or mainly prepared by the kitchen machine (1) and / or the second food is completely or mainly prepared by the other household appliances (16, 17, 18).

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