Recommended method, device and refrigeration equipment for refrigerated storage mode

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and discloses a recommendation method for a refrigeration storage mode, which comprises the following steps: acquiring food images in a refrigeration storage space; determining the space proportion of food according to the food images; and recommending a fast refrigeration storage mode when the space proportion meets a first condition. After a large amount of food materials are stored in the refrigeration equipment, the food images in the current refrigeration equipment are shot to obtain the food space proportion of the current refrigeration equipment, and the fast cooling mode and / or the fast freezing mode are pushed when the food space proportion meets the first condition, so that the most reasonable refrigeration storage mode can be obtained without the user's self-selection, the refrigeration capacity of the refrigeration equipment is strengthened, and the storage quality of food is improved. The application further discloses a recommendation device for the refrigeration storage mode and refrigeration equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and for example to a recommended method, apparatus and refrigeration equipment for refrigerated storage mode. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with the continuous development of intelligent technology, refrigeration equipment has gradually entered thousands of households. As the quality of life improves, people's requirements for the cooling capacity of refrigeration equipment are also becoming more and more stringent. Generally, refrigeration equipment is equipped with cooling modes such as quick cooling mode and quick freezing mode. In quick cooling and quick freezing modes, the refrigeration equipment can enhance the cooling capacity to improve the storage quality of food. Users can select the corresponding cooling mode on the refrigeration equipment to enhance its cooling capacity.

[0003] In the process of implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, at least the following problems were found in the related art:

[0004] Because user choices are highly subjective, inappropriate storage modes may be selected, which can reduce the quality of food storage. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0006] This disclosure provides a method, apparatus, and refrigeration equipment for recommending refrigeration storage modes, in order to solve the technical problem that the corresponding refrigeration storage mode cannot be pushed after food is stored in the refrigeration equipment, so as to ensure the storage quality of the food.

[0007] In some embodiments, the method includes: acquiring an image of food within a refrigerated storage space; determining the space ratio of the food based on the food image; and recommending a rapid cooling storage mode if the space ratio meets a first condition.

[0008] In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the processor being configured to execute the aforementioned recommended method for a cooled storage mode when executing the program instructions.

[0009] In some embodiments, the refrigeration device includes: a refrigerated storage space and / or a frozen storage space, and further includes: a camera disposed within the refrigerated storage space and / or the frozen storage space; a sensor disposed on the door of the refrigeration device; and a recommended device for a refrigeration storage mode.

[0010] The present disclosure provides a recommended method, apparatus, and refrigeration equipment for a refrigerated storage mode, which can achieve the following technical effects:

[0011] After a large amount of food is stored in the refrigeration equipment, the food space ratio is obtained by taking pictures of the food inside the refrigeration equipment. If the first condition is met, the quick cooling mode and / or quick freezing mode are pushed, making the selection of storage mode more reasonable, increasing the cooling capacity of the refrigeration equipment, and improving the storage quality of food.

[0012] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0013] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration device connection provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a recommended method for a cooled storage mode provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a method for acquiring food images within a refrigerated storage space, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a recommended device for a refrigerated storage mode provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0018] Figure label:

[0019] 1: Sensor; 2: Processor; 3: Memory; 4: Camera; 5: Bus; 6: Communication interface. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0021] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0022] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0023] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0024] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration device connection provided in an embodiment of this disclosure, combined with... Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a refrigeration device, including a sensor 1, a processor 2, a memory 3, and a camera 4. The camera 4 is disposed within a refrigerated storage space and / or a frozen storage space. The sensor 1 is disposed on the door of the refrigeration device.

[0026] Combination Figure 1 As shown, sensor 1 is connected to processor 2. When sensor 1 detects that the cooling storage space is closed, it transmits a sensing signal to processor 2. Processor 2 is connected to camera 4, which sends a shooting command to camera 4. Camera 4 takes a picture and transmits the captured image information to processor 2. Simultaneously, processor 2 is connected to memory 3. Processor 2 uses the program instructions stored in memory 3 to perform data analysis and processing, calculating the proportion of food in the image to the entire space to form a numerical ratio. Based on the obtained space ratio, it recommends a rapid cooling storage mode. This eliminates the need for user selection, providing the most reasonable cooling storage mode, enhancing the cooling capacity of the refrigeration equipment, improving its intelligence, and bringing convenience to users' lives.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a recommended method for a cooled storage mode provided in an embodiment of this disclosure, combined with... Figure 2 As shown, this disclosure provides a recommended method for a cooled storage mode, including:

[0028] S1, acquire an image of the food within the refrigerated storage space.

[0029] S2, determine the spatial proportion of food based on the food image.

[0030] For S3, if the space occupancy meets the first condition, the fast cooling storage mode is recommended.

[0031] The method for recommending refrigeration storage modes provided in this embodiment captures an image of the food inside the refrigeration device to obtain the food space ratio. If the obtained food space ratio meets a first condition, a quick-cooling mode and / or quick-freezing mode is pushed to enhance the cooling capacity of the refrigeration device and improve the storage quality of the food. At the same time, the most reasonable refrigeration storage mode can be obtained without the user having to make a selection, thereby improving the intelligence level of the refrigeration device and making it more convenient for users.

[0032] Optionally, the space ratio is the numerical proportion of food in the refrigerated storage space to the total refrigerated storage space.

[0033] By processing images within the storage space of refrigeration equipment, the volume of food within the refrigeration storage space can be used as a reference for space proportion. The ratio of the food volume within the refrigeration storage space to the total volume of the refrigeration storage space is used as the food space proportion. This allows for a better assessment of whether to recommend a refrigeration storage mode to the user, meeting their needs, providing accurate reference values, avoiding food waste, and improving the quality of food storage.

[0034] Optionally, the conditions under which the space occupancy meets the first condition include: the space occupancy is within a first set range; and / or, the increase in the space occupancy is within a second set range.

[0035] The first and second preset ranges are used as reference values ​​for the first condition. The increase in space ratio refers to the difference between the current space ratio of the food and the previous space ratio. Meeting the first condition includes three scenarios: when the space ratio is within the first preset range, when the increase in space ratio is within the second preset range, and when both the space ratio and the increase in space ratio are within the first and second preset ranges. By limiting the reference values ​​in different dimensions, the judgment criteria can be more accurately grasped, avoiding energy waste caused by prematurely activating the refrigeration storage mode due to misjudgment, which could affect the food's storage quality.

[0036] Optionally, the first setting range includes: when the food in the refrigerated storage space is vegetables, the range of the first setting value is 60%-100%; and / or, when the food in the refrigerated storage space is meat, the range of the first setting value is 45%-75%.

[0037] Optionally, the range of the second setting value is 50%-100%.

[0038] Because vegetables and fruits have different preservation requirements, the initial setting range was considered separately. When the food in the refrigerated storage space is vegetables, the initial setting range is 60%-100%. When the food in the refrigerated storage space is meat, the initial setting range is 45%-75%. By judging the type of food in the refrigerated storage space, the accuracy of the initial setting range was ensured. By setting the range of space percentage increases, when food is purchased again, the system can provide customers with a reasonable refrigeration and storage mode in a timely manner, provided that the set conditions are met. This improves the intelligence level of the refrigeration equipment and provides an accurate reference range for system recommendations.

[0039] Optionally, if the space occupancy meets the first condition, a fast-cooling storage mode is recommended, including: pushing a fast-cooling storage mode based on the availability of cooling storage space.

[0040] If the space occupancy meets the first condition, a cooling storage mode can be recommended to the user. This cooling storage mode includes a quick-freeze mode and / or a quick-cooling mode. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the current storage space situation and then recommend a quick-cooling / quick-freeze cooling storage mode to the user, which improves the intelligence level of the cooling equipment and makes it more convenient for users.

[0041] Optionally, depending on the condition of the refrigeration storage space, a rapid cooling storage mode can be pushed, including: if the refrigeration storage space is a refrigeration space, a rapid cooling mode can be pushed; and / or, if the refrigeration storage space is a freezing space, a rapid freezing mode can be pushed.

[0042] The refrigerated storage space includes refrigerated and frozen compartments. The recommended rapid cooling mode varies depending on the specific storage space. If the storage space is refrigerated, a rapid cooling mode will be recommended. If the storage space is frozen, a rapid freezing mode will be recommended. If both refrigerated and frozen compartments are affected, both cooling modes will be recommended.

[0043] Optionally, in the rapid cooling mode, the temperature can be set to 0 degrees Celsius and run continuously for 8 hours.

[0044] Optionally, the temperature in the rapid freezing mode can be set to -23 degrees Celsius and run continuously for 50 hours.

[0045] This ensures that the equipment operates in the recommended mode, enabling rapid cooling / freezing to meet the ideal storage environment for food and improve the intelligence level of the refrigeration equipment.

[0046] Optionally, images of the food within the refrigerated storage space are acquired, including:

[0047] S11 senses that the cooling storage space has been turned off and takes a picture of the food inside the cooling storage space.

[0048] S12, acquire an image of the food in the refrigerated storage space.

[0049] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a method for acquiring images of food within a refrigerated storage space, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. (Combined with...) Figure 3 As shown, when the refrigeration storage space is sensed to be closed, the processor receives the sensing signal and issues a shooting command. The camera then takes a picture of the food inside the refrigeration storage space, capturing an image of the food. This image is then transmitted to the processor for image processing. This allows for better control over the start time of the shooting, ensuring that the current food space status is captured each time food is added to the refrigeration device. This guarantees that, under the first condition, a suitable refrigeration storage mode can be recommended to the user.

[0050] Optionally, the method for recommending a cooling storage mode also includes issuing a voice prompt to the user when a fast-cooling storage mode is recommended.

[0051] When the refrigeration equipment recommends the quick-cooling / quick-freezing storage mode, it should issue a voice prompt. For example, it could be set to prompt whether to activate the quick-cooling / quick-freezing mode to lock in freshness after detecting that a large amount of new food has been stored. Voice prompts should guide users to select the currently recommended operating mode, preventing users from missing the refrigeration equipment's prompts due to oversight.

[0052] Optionally, a method for recommending a cooling storage mode further includes, when recommending a fast-cooling storage mode, issuing an indicator light to prompt the user to select the fast-cooling storage mode.

[0053] When the refrigeration equipment recommends the quick-cooling / quick-freezing storage mode, it emits a light prompt, which allows users at a distance to see the flashing light and avoids the problem of overlooking the prompt information due to the prompt sound being too soft.

[0054] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a recommended device for a cooled storage mode provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. (In conjunction with...) Figure 4As shown, this disclosure provides a recommended device for a cooled storage mode, including a processor 2 and a memory 3. Optionally, the device may further include a communication interface 6 and a bus 5. The processor 2, communication interface 6, and memory 3 can communicate with each other via the bus 5. The communication interface 6 can be used for information transmission. The processor 2 can invoke logical instructions in the memory 3 to execute the recommended method for a cooled storage mode according to the embodiment.

[0055] Furthermore, the logical instructions in the aforementioned memory 3 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0056] The memory 3, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this disclosure. The processor 2 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions stored in the memory 3, thereby implementing the recommended method for the cooled storage mode described above.

[0057] The memory 3 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 3 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0058] The technical solutions of this disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in this disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, including: a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, and other media capable of storing program code; it can also be a transient storage medium.

[0059] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of this disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is for describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of embodiments and claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to equally include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used in this application means including one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and / or "comprising" refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element. In this document, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0060] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0061] The methods and products (including but not limited to devices and equipment) disclosed in the embodiments herein can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units may be merely a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the shown or discussed units may be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected to implement this embodiment according to actual needs. Furthermore, the functional units in the embodiments of this disclosure may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0062] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a different order than disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. Each block in a block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A recommended method for a refrigerated storage mode, characterized in that, include: The system senses that the refrigeration storage space has been shut down and takes pictures of the food inside the refrigeration storage space to obtain images of the food inside the refrigeration storage space. The spatial proportion of the food is determined based on the food image, where the spatial proportion is the numerical ratio of the food in the refrigerated storage space to the entire refrigerated storage space. If the space ratio meets the first condition, a rapid cooling storage mode is recommended; the first condition includes a space ratio within a first set range; the first set range includes 60%-100% if the food in the cooling storage space is vegetables. And / or, if the food in the refrigerated storage space is meat, the first setting range is 45%-75%.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rapid cooling storage mode includes a quick-freeze mode and / or a quick-cooling mode; wherein, in the quick-cooling mode, the temperature is set to 0 degrees and runs continuously for 8 hours; in the quick-freeze mode, the temperature is set to -23 degrees and runs continuously for 50 hours.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conditions under which the space occupancy satisfies the first condition include: The space occupancy is within a first set range and the increase in the space occupancy is within a second set range; or, The increase in the space occupancy rate is within the second set range.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, If the space occupancy meets the first condition, a rapid cooling storage mode is recommended, including: Based on the condition of the cooling storage space, a rapid cooling storage mode is activated.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, Based on the condition of the cooling storage space, a rapid cooling storage mode is pushed, including: If the refrigeration storage space is a cold storage space, a rapid cooling mode is activated; and / or, If the refrigeration storage space is a freezing space, then the quick-freeze mode is activated.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: When the fast-cooling storage mode is recommended, an indicator light will be displayed to prompt the user to select the fast-cooling storage mode.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: When the fast-cooling storage mode is recommended, a voice prompt will be issued to guide the user to select the fast-cooling storage mode.

8. A recommended device for a cooled storage mode, comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that, The processor is configured to perform the recommended method for a cooled storage mode as described in any one of claims 1 to 7 when executing the program instructions.

9. A refrigeration device, comprising a refrigerated storage space and / or a frozen storage space, characterized in that, Also includes: The camera is installed in the refrigerated storage space and / or frozen storage space; A sensor is installed on the door of the refrigeration equipment; and, The recommended device for a refrigerated storage mode as described in claim 8.

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