Cooking vessel, heating cooking system

Abstract

The present application provides a kind of cooking container, heating cooking system.The cooking container (9) of the present application is composed of container body (9a) and container cover (9b), and the container cover (9b) covers the container body (9a) from above and is embedded with it.The container body (9a) has a placement part (9a1) for the periphery (9b1) of the container cover (9b) to be placed.An identification body (P) is provided on the placement part (9a1), and when the container cover (9b) is embedded with the container body (9a), the identification body (P) is covered by the container cover (9b);When the container cover (9b) is not embedded with the container body (9a), at least part of the identification body (P) appears outside.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a cooking container and a heating cooking system including a heating cooker capable of using the above-described cooking container. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the past, a heating cooker has been known, which has a grill burner that heats the inside of a grill box, and is capable of heating and cooking a cooking container in which a cooking material is placed, by housing the cooking container into the grill box.

[0003] For example, in the heating cooker described in Patent Document 1, a metal or ceramic cooking appliance such as a Dutch Oven (a waterless cooker) is housed in the grill box. The Dutch Oven refers to a cooking container in which a container body and a container lid are different members, and is capable of waterless cooking.

[0004] The heating cooker is provided with an upper fire burner for heating the cooking container from above at the central portion of the upper wall of the grill box. In addition, at a position lower than the central portion of the left and right side walls of the grill box, a lower fire burner for heating the cooking container from the side and below is provided (Patent Document 1 / paragraph 0021 of the specification, Figure 2

[0005] PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS

[0006] PATENT DOCUMENTS

[0007] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-000146 SUMMARY

[0008] PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0009] However, in the heating cooker of Patent Document 1, in the case of grilling cooking, it is difficult to determine whether the container body and the container lid of the cooking container are completely closed. Also, if grilling cooking is started in a state in which the container lid is not completely closed (misplacement) with respect to the container body, there is a problem that the cooking fails.

[0010] In addition, the same is true in the case of using the cooking container on a stove burner, and there is a phenomenon that the cooking fails when the user cooks without noticing that the container lid is not completely closed with respect to the container body.

[0011] The present application was completed in view of the above-described background, and aims to provide a cooking container capable of determining whether a container lid is properly placed on a container body to prevent cooking failure.

[0012] MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS

[0013] ​To achieve the above object, a cooking container according to a first aspect of the present application is a cooking container composed of a container body and a container lid which covers the container body from above and is fitted thereto, characterized in that

[0014] The container body has a placement portion for placement of a peripheral edge of the container lid,

[0015] An identification body is provided on the placement portion, and the identification body is covered by the container lid when the container lid is fitted to the container body, and at least a part of the identification body appears outside when the container lid is not fitted to the container body.

[0016] In the cooking container according to the first aspect of the present application, an identification body which is covered by the container lid when the container lid is fitted to the container body and at least a part of which appears outside when the container lid is not fitted to the container body is provided on the placement portion. When the user can visually confirm the identification body, the user can recognize that the container lid is not fitted to the container body and thus the container lid is not properly placed (misplacement). With the cooking container, it is possible to easily determine whether the container lid is properly placed on the container body, and thus it is possible to prevent cooking failure.

[0017] In the cooking container according to the first aspect of the present application, it is preferable that the identification body is provided on substantially the entire circumference of the placement portion, and the identification body is colored differently from other portions of the container body, or a pattern or a mark is marked on the identification body.

[0018] According to this structure, the identification body is provided on substantially the entire circumference of the placement portion, and thus when the container lid is slightly misaligned, the identification body appears outside and can be visually confirmed by the user. In addition, as the identification body, a color different from other portions of the container body can be applied, or a pattern, a mark (a sign) can be marked. Thus, the user can easily determine whether the container lid is properly placed on the container body.

[0019] To achieve the above object, a cooking container according to a second aspect of the present application is a cooking container composed of a container body and a container lid which covers the container body from above and is fitted thereto, characterized in that

[0020] The container body has a placement portion for placement of a peripheral edge of the container lid,

[0021] An identification body is provided on the container lid and the placement portion, and the identification body forms a continuous unitary shape when the container lid is fitted to the container body, and the unitary shape is misaligned or interrupted when the container lid is not fitted to the container body.

[0022] In the cooking container of the second aspect of the present application, an identification body is provided on the container lid and the placement portion of the container main body, and the identification body is formed in a continuous unitary shape when the container lid and the container main body are fitted together, and the unitary shape is offset or interrupted when the container lid and the container main body are not fitted together. When the user recognizes that the identification body formed in the unitary shape (for example, a straight line pattern) when fitted together is offset or interrupted, the user recognizes that the container lid is not fitted to the container main body and that the container lid is not properly set (set abnormality). With this cooking container, it is possible to easily determine whether the container lid is properly set on the container main body, and thus it is possible to prevent cooking failure.

[0023] In addition, in order to achieve the above object, the third aspect of the present application relates to a heating cooking system composed of a heating cooker capable of using the cooking container of the first aspect or the second aspect of the present application and an imaging device, and the heating cooking system is characterized in that,

[0024] The imaging device includes an imaging section that captures an area including a cooking container on a stove or a grill of the heating cooker to acquire an imaging image, a storage section that stores a template image composed of an image of the cooking container when the container lid and the container main body are fitted together, and a determination section that compares the imaging image captured by the imaging section and the template image stored in the storage section, and in the case where the cooking container on the stove or the grill is recognized as the cooking container stored in advance, the imaging device determines whether the container lid and the container main body are fitted together by detecting the identification body or detecting an offset or interruption of the identification body.

[0025] In the heating cooking system of the third aspect of the present application, the imaging section of the imaging device captures an area including a cooking container on a stove or a grill of the heating cooker to acquire an imaging image. The determination section compares the imaging image captured by the imaging section and the template image stored in the storage section. Here, the template image is composed of an image of the cooking container when the container lid and the container main body are fitted together. Thus, it is possible to recognize the cooking container on the stove or the grill as the cooking container stored in advance, and further, in the case where the identification body is detected or in the case where an offset or interruption of the identification body formed in the unitary shape is detected, it is determined that the container lid is not fitted to the container main body and is not properly set on the container main body (set abnormality). The heating cooking system can automatically recognize an event in which the container lid is not properly set on the container main body, and thus it is possible to reliably prevent cooking failure.

[0026] In the heating cooking system of the third aspect of the present application, it is preferable that the heating cooker or the camera device is provided with a notification section, and the notification section performs notification in a case where the determination section detects the recognition body and a certain time elapses continuously, or in a case where the determination section detects the displacement or interruption of the recognition body and a certain time elapses continuously.

[0027] According to this structure, in a case where the determination section detects the recognition body and a certain time elapses continuously, the notification section notifies of the setting abnormality. In addition, in a case where the recognition body of the integrated shape is used, in a case where the determination section detects the displacement or interruption of the recognition body for a certain time, the notification section notifies of the setting abnormality. Thus, in a case where the user opens the container lid of the cooking container on the stove or the grill to confirm the inside of the cooking container, or the like, which is a case where notification is not required, the notification can not be performed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a heating cooking system which is an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating the internal structure of the heating cooking system.

[0030] Figure 3 (a) of is a perspective view of a cooking container (after closing the container lid). Figure 3 (b) of is a perspective view of a cooking container (state of lifting the container lid). Figure 3 (c) of is a sectional view of a cooking container (normal setting state).

[0031] Figure 4A is a diagram illustrating the camera region of the camera device (on the stove).

[0032] Figure 4B is a diagram illustrating the camera region of the camera device (in the grill box).

[0033] Figure 5A (a) of is a plan view of a container body (without the container lid). Figure 5A (b) of is a plan view of a cooking container (normal setting state). Figure 5A (c) of is a plan view of a cooking container (setting abnormality state).

[0034] Figure 5B (a) of is a plan view of a cooking container (normal setting state). Figure 5B (b) of is a plan view of a cooking container (setting abnormality state).

[0035] Figure 6 is a flowchart of a heating cooking system.

[0036] SYMBOL EXPLANATION

[0037] 1… heating cooking system; 2… grill box door; 2a… grill box; 5-7… stove burners; 8… grill burner; 9, 19… cooking vessel; 9a, 19a… vessel body; 9a1, 19a1… placement portion; 9a2… wall portion; 9a3… bottom surface; 9b, 19b… vessel cover; 9b1… peripheral edge; 9b2… upper surface; 9b3… fitting portion; 10… heating cooker; 11… control portion; 13… operation portion; 13a-13d… point-off button; 13e… power switch; 20… camera; 21… camera portion; 23… determination portion; 25… storage portion; 27… notification portion; P, Q, Qa, Qb… recognition body; R1, R2… camera region. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present application will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0039] Initially, reference will be made to Figure 1 An embodiment of the heating cooking system 1 of the present application (third aspect of the present application) will be described. The heating cooking system 1 is mainly composed of a heating cooker 10 and a camera 20, and the camera 20 constitutes a system capable of photographing the cooking condition of the heating cooker 10 and the like.

[0040] First, the heating cooker 10 will be described. A grill box door 2 is provided in the central portion of the front side of the heating cooker 10. The grill box door 2 opens and closes the front opening portion of a grill box 2a provided in the inside of the heating cooker 10 when a heated object is put into or taken out of the grill box 2a.

[0041] The heating cooker 10 is an inbuilt type which is built into the table top W of an overall kitchen, and has a box-shaped stove body 3 whose upper surface is open. A top plate 4 is provided in the upper portion of the stove body 3, and stove burners 5, 6, 7 supported by the stove body 3 are exposed upward from the top plate 4. Here, a cooking vessel 9 is placed on the stove burner 5. Note that the cooking vessel 9 is a so-called waterless cooker which is composed of a vessel body and a vessel cover which covers the vessel body from above.

[0042] Further, point-off buttons 13a-13d of each of the stove burners 5, 6, 7 and the grill burner 8 in the grill box 2a and a power switch 13e are provided on both sides of the grill box door 2 of the front side of the heating cooker 10.

[0043] Each of the point-off buttons 13a-13d is a push button which is pressed into the front panel from the inside of the front panel Figure 1 The point-off button is pressed into the above-described point-off button and the pressing is released as shown in the extinguishing position. Thereby, each of the point-off buttons 13a-13d protrudes toward the front of the front panel in the burning position, and a rotational operation for adjusting the fire power can be performed in this state.

[0044] The signals from the operation detection switches (not shown) of the power switch 13e and the point-off buttons 13a to 13d of the respective burners 5 to 8 are input to the control section 11 described later, which is constituted by a microcomputer, together with the signals from the flame detection elements of the respective burners 5 to 8. Also, the igniters, the total valve, and the respective valve devices are controlled by the control section 11.

[0045] Next, the camera 20 will be described. The camera 20 is installed at an upper position of the heating cooker 10 and at the lower end frame 30 of the ventilating fan cover. The camera portion 21 of the camera 20 can take pictures of a camera area including the hearth burners 5 to 7 of the heating cooker 10 and a camera area including the grill box 2a, the details of which will be described later.

[0046] Next, the operation of the camera 20 will be described with reference to Figure 2 The internal structure of the heating cooker 10 and the camera 20 will be described.

[0047] First, the heating cooker 10 is constituted by a control section 11 and an operation section 13. The control section 11 mainly performs the fire control of the hearth burners 5 to 7 and the grill burners. The control section 11 receives the operation instructions of the operation section 13 constituted by the point-off buttons 13a to 13d and the like to perform the on or off of the respective hearth burners.

[0048] Next, the camera 20 is constituted by a camera portion 21, a determination portion 23, a storage portion 25, and a notification portion 27. The camera portion 21 is, for example, a Web camera and is disposed at a position from which the hearth burners 5 to 7 and the surrounding area thereof (including the grill box 2a in the extracted state) can be taken pictures. The camera portion 21 is preferably capable of adjusting the enlargement, reduction, and angle and capable of changing the position of the camera area.

[0049] The camera portion 21 takes pictures of the hearth burners 5 to 7 and the surrounding area thereof and transmits the camera images (still images or moving images) to the determination portion 23. The determination portion 23 compares the camera images with the template images stored in the storage portion 25 to first determine whether the cooking container is a pre-registered waterless cooker. Also, in the case where it is determined that it is a waterless cooker, it further determines whether the fitting of the container cover to the container main body is normal.

[0050] The template images stored in the storage portion 25 are constituted by the images of the cooking containers when the container covers are fitted to the container main bodies. Note that in the case where the covered cooking containers used as the heating cooker 10 are a plurality of kinds of cooking containers, the images of the respective cooking containers are stored in the storage portion 25 and registered.

[0051] Next, the operation of the camera 20 will be described with reference to Figure 3 The cooking container of the present application (first aspect of the present application) will be described. As described above, the cooking container of the present application is a waterless cooker constituted by a container main body and a container cover. Figure 3In (a) of FIG. 1, the container lid 9b is placed on the upper portion of the container main body 9a in a state where the container lid 9b is closed. In addition, Figure 3 In (b) of FIG. 1, a state where the container lid 9b is lifted is shown. As will be described later in detail, the rim portion (flange) of the container main body 9a has a placement portion 9al on which the rim portion (peripheral edge 9bl) of the container lid 9b is placed.

[0052] In addition, Figure 3 In (c) of FIG. 1, a cross-sectional view of the cooking container 9 (normal setting state) is shown. The container main body 9a has a wall portion 9a2. The wall portion 9a2 extends in the height (depth) direction of the container main body 9a, and is connected to the bottom surface 9a3 (refer to (b) of FIG. 1) at the lowermost portion. In addition, the wall portion 9a2 is connected to the placement portion 9al at the uppermost portion thereof. An identification body P is provided at the end portion of the wall portion 9a2 on the side of the placement portion 9al. Figure 3

[0053] The upper surface 9b2 of the container lid 9b has a prescribed height, and the container lid 9b is a plate member which is substantially parallel to the bottom surface 9a3 of the container main body 9a, and the end portion of which is connected to the peripheral edge 9bl. In addition, the container lid 9b has an insertion portion 9b3 which extends from the upper surface 9b2 toward the lower portion of the peripheral edge 9bl. In the present application, "insertion" means that the insertion portion 9b3 of the container lid 9b is inserted into the wall portion 9a2 which is the insertion target portion of the container main body 9a, whereby the container main body 9a and the container lid 9b are integrated.

[0054] Alternatively, the insertion portion 9b3 can be externally inserted into the placement portion 9al of the container main body 9a. In addition, the wall portion 9a2 of the container main body 9a can have a protrusion portion which protrudes toward the center of the container main body 9a at the uppermost portion thereof. In this case, the protrusion portion corresponds to the insertion target portion of the container main body 9a.

[0055] In addition, the identification body P is provided on the placement portion 9al so as to cover the entire periphery thereof. In the case where the container lid 9b is inserted into the container main body 9a, the identification body P is covered by the container lid 9b (peripheral edge 9bl). In the case where the container lid 9b is not inserted into the container main body 9a, since at least a portion of the identification body P can be detected, the determination portion 23 can determine that the container lid 9b is not inserted into the container main body 9a, i.e., that the container lid 9b is not properly set on the container main body 9a (setting abnormal state). The peripheral edge 9bl is preferably the same size as or smaller than the placement portion 9al of the container main body 9a. In addition, the identification body P can be a partially missing peripheral shape (substantially entire peripheral shape).

[0056] ​Note that the determination unit 23 can also recognize the state of the flames of the cooktop burners 5 to 7 or whether a cooking vessel 9 is placed on each of the positions of the cooktop burners 5 to 7, and can determine which of the cooktop burners 5 to 7 is in use, which is not in use, and the like.

[0057] In a case where the determination unit 23 detects the recognition body P and a certain time (for example, several tens of seconds) elapses, the notification unit 27 performs notification. For example, in a case where the user opens the vessel lid 9b of the cooking vessel 9 on the cooktop burner 5 to 7 and confirms the inside of the cooking vessel 9, since the time at which the recognition body P is detected is several seconds and the certain time described above is not reached, the notification unit 27 does not perform notification. Note that the above notification is preferably performed by a warning sound or voice.

[0058] In addition, in a case where the determination unit 23 detects the recognition body P almost throughout the entire circumference, the notification unit 27 can notify that the vessel lid 9b is not placed on the vessel main body 9a. It is also possible to judge this case as the vessel lid 9b being opened during cooking and to notify of this. Note that even in a case where this notification is performed, it is possible to continue cooking in a state where the vessel lid 9b is not present.

[0059] Next, the imaging region of the imaging device 20 will be described with reference to Figure 4A , Figure 4B .

[0060] Figure 4A An example of the case where the upper surface of the cooktop burners 5 to 7 of the heating cooker 10 is imaged by the imaging device 20 is shown. The determination unit 23 detects the cooking vessel 9 on the cooktop burner 5 from the imaged image and focuses on the peripheral region R1 of the cooking vessel 9. Of course, if the cooking vessel 9 is on the cooktop burner 6, the peripheral region of the cooktop burner 6 is focused on.

[0061] The determination unit 23 compares the imaged image of the cooking vessel 9 with the template image and, after determining that the cooking vessel 9 is a waterless cooker, performs detection of the recognition body P to determine whether the vessel lid 9b is in an abnormal setting state with respect to the vessel main body 9a. The determination unit 23 determines that the abnormal setting state is present in a case where the recognition body P of the vessel main body 9a is detected.

[0062] Next, in a case where the determination unit 23 determines that the vessel lid 9b is in an abnormal setting state with respect to the vessel main body 9a, the notification unit 27 performs notification. For example, the notification unit 27 can perform notification by a warning sound or voice. Figure 4BThe image shows the process of the camera device 20 capturing an image of the upper surface of the grill 2a of the heating cooker 10 (with a portion of the grill removed). The determination unit 23 detects the cooking container 9 on the grill 2a based on the image and focuses on the surrounding area R2 of the cooking container 9. Then, after determining that the cooking container 9 is a waterless cooker using a template image, the determination unit 23 determines whether the container lid 9b is in an abnormal setting state relative to the container body 9a.

[0063] After determining that the cooking container 9 is a waterless cooker by comparing it with the template image, the determination unit 23 further detects the identification body P of the container body 9a and determines that the setting is abnormal.

[0064] here, Figure 5A A top view of cooking container 9 is shown. Figure 5A (a) is a top view of the container body 9a, which has a mounting portion 9a1 for mounting the periphery 9b1 of the container lid 9b. In addition, an identification body P is provided on the mounting portion 9a1.

[0065] like Figure 5A As shown in (b), the identifier P is positioned in a location that is not visible to the user when the container cap 9b is fitted with the container body 9a (in the normal setting state). The identifier P preferably uses a different color than other parts of the container body 9a (especially the edge where the container cap 9b is mounted). Therefore, the determination unit 23 can determine that the container cap 9b is properly set on the container body 9a.

[0066] like Figure 5A As shown in (c), when the container lid 9b is not fitted into the container body 9a (abnormal setting state), the determination unit 23 can easily identify the abnormal setting state from the video image captured by the camera device 20. Therefore, the determination unit 23 can determine the abnormal setting of the container lid 9b by detecting the identification object P.

[0067] Alternatively, any other means of identification may be used, as long as a prescribed pattern is applied along the mounting portion 9a1, or a mark such as a graphic, symbol, or text is applied that can be visually distinguished.

[0068] Alternatively, the identifier can also be as follows: Figure 5B The shape shown. See below for reference. Figure 5B The cooking container of the present invention (the second aspect of the present invention) will be described.

[0069] Figure 5B(a) is a plan view of the cooking container 19 composed of the container body 19a and the container lid 19b. The container body 19a has a placement portion 19al on which the periphery of the container lid 19b is placed. Further, the recognition body Qa and the recognition body Qb are provided on the placement portion 19al and the upper surface of the container lid 19b, respectively. In the case where the container lid 19b is fitted to the container body 19a (normal setting state), the recognition body Qa and the recognition body Qb are formed in a continuous linear one-piece shape (recognition body Q).

[0070] On the other hand, as shown in (b) of FIG. 9, in the case where the container lid 19b is not fitted to the container body 19a (abnormal setting state), a state where the recognition body Q is offset halfway in the one-piece shape thereof, or a state where the container lid 19b is laterally offset to form a discontinuous recognition body Q is formed. The offset of the recognition body Q is easily recognized from the captured image captured by the imaging device 20. Therefore, the determination portion 23 can determine that the setting of the container lid 19b is abnormal by detecting the offset of the recognition body Q. Figure 5B

[0071] As for the recognition body Q, the direction of the straight line, the width thereof, and the number thereof can be arbitrary. Further, the recognition body Q is not limited to a linear shape, and can be a mark such as a figure, a symbol, or a letter applied to the boundary portion when the container lid 19b is placed on the container body 19a.

[0072] In the case where the determination portion 23 detects the offset or the discontinuity of the recognition body Q for a certain time (for example, several tens of seconds), the notification portion 27 of the imaging device 20 performs notification. For example, when the user opens the container lid 19b of the cooking container 19 on the oven burners 5 to 7 to confirm the inside of the cooking container 19, the detection of the offset or the discontinuity of the recognition body Q is not several seconds but reaches the above certain time, and thus the notification portion 27 does not perform notification.

[0073] Further, in the case where the determination portion 23 cannot detect the recognition body Qb of the container lid 19b, the notification portion 27 can notify that the container lid 19b is not placed on the container body 19a. In this case, it can also be determined that the container lid 19b is opened during cooking, and the notification portion 27 can notify of this.

[0074] Finally, with reference to Figure 6 , the flowchart of the heating cooking system 1 when the cooking container 9 is used will be described. Note that each of the following steps is mainly executed by the imaging device 20 of the heating cooking system 1 at all times.

[0075] First, the imaging device 20 is turned on (STEP 01). Thus, the imaging portion 21 of the imaging device 20 starts capturing the surrounding area of the grill box 2a and the oven burners 5 to 7.

[0076] ​Next, the camera device 20 determines whether the grill is being used (step 02). Specifically, the determination unit 23 of the camera device 20 analyzes the video image captured by the camera unit 21 and determines whether the grill oven door 2 is open. If the grill is being used, proceed to step 03; if the grill is not being used, proceed to step 04.

[0077] When the grill is in use (when "YES" is selected in step 02), the camera device 20 focuses on the camera area R2 (refer to...). Figure 4B The camera is taken, and the judgment unit 23 begins to inspect the grill area (step 03). Then, proceed to step 05.

[0078] On the other hand, when the grill is not used (when "NO" is set in step 02), the camera device 20 focuses on the camera area R1 (refer to...). Figure 4A The camera is taken, and the judgment unit 23 begins to inspect the stove area (step 04). Then, proceed to step 05.

[0079] Next, the camera device 20 determines whether a cooking container 9 is present (step 05). This determination is made using a template image, determining whether the cooking container 9 is a waterless cooker that can be used in the grill 2a and on the stove burners 5-7. If a cooking container 9 (waterless cooker) is present in the grill 2a or on the stove burners 5-7, the process proceeds to step 06; otherwise, it returns to step 02.

[0080] If the cooking container 9 is present (when "YES" is selected in step 05), the camera device 20 determines whether an identifier of the cooking container 9 has been detected (step 06). If the container lid 9b is in an abnormal setting state relative to the container body 9a, the identifier P will be detected. If the identifier P is detected, proceed to step 08; if the identifier P is not detected, proceed to step 07.

[0081] First, if no identifier P is detected (when "NO" is set in step 06), the camera device 20 recognizes that the container lid 9b is properly positioned on the container body 9a (step 07). This is because, when the container lid 9b is in its properly positioned state, the identifier P will not be captured. In this case, return to step 02.

[0082] Next, if the identifier P is detected (when "YES" is set in step 06), it is determined whether the camera device 20 has detected the identifier P for a certain period of time (e.g., tens of seconds) (step 08). This takes into account the possibility that the identifier P may be temporarily detected when the user opens the container lid 9b or moves its position. If the identifier P is detected and remains detected for a certain period of time, proceed to step 09; if the identifier P is not detected and remains undetected for a certain period of time, return to step 02.

[0083] If the object P is detected and a certain period of time has elapsed (when "YES" is set in step 08), the camera device 20 determines whether a full circle of the object P has been detected (step 09). If a full circle of the object P has been detected, proceed to step 10; if a full circle of the object P has not been detected (if only a portion of the object P has been detected), proceed to step 11.

[0084] First, when a full circle of the identifier P is detected (when it is "YES" in step 09), the camera device 20 notifies the container lid 9b via the notification unit 27 that it is not placed on the container body 9 (step 10). Then, return to step 02.

[0085] On the other hand, if no full cycle of the identifier P is detected (when it is "NO" in step 09), the camera device 20 notifies the container lid 9b of a setting abnormality via the notification unit 27, i.e., a setting abnormality status (step 11). Then, it returns to step 02. In this way, in the heating and cooking system 1, the camera device 20 notifies or warns of situations such as a setting abnormality of the container lid 9b or forgetting to close the container lid 9b. As a result, the heating and cooking system 1 can prevent cooking failures caused by the container lid 9b not sealing the container body 9.

[0086] In the above flowchart, the camera device 20 confirms the presence or absence of the cooking container 9 in any area on the grill 2a of the heating cooker 10 and on the stove burners 5-7 (steps 02-05). However, it can also sequentially confirm the areas on both the grill 2a and the stove burners 5-7. Alternatively, it can simultaneously confirm both areas and perform the above determination on the area where the cooking container 9 is present.

[0087] In the heating and cooking system 1, a cooking container 19 with an identifier Q (see reference) is used. Figure 5B In the case of ), the above flowchart has the following processing. The processes in steps 01 to 07 are common steps, but in step 08, the camera device 20 determines whether the deviation or interruption of the identification body Q is detected and continues for a certain period of time (e.g., tens of seconds).

[0088] If the identification Q is detected to be misaligned or interrupted and this continues for a certain period of time, the process proceeds to step 09, where the camera device 20 determines whether the identification Qb of the container lid 19b has been detected. If the identification Qb has been detected, the camera device 20 notifies the container lid 19b of a setting abnormality via the notification unit 27, i.e., notifies it of a setting abnormality.

[0089] On the other hand, if the identifier Qb is not detected, the camera device 20 notifies the container lid 19b via the notification unit 27 that the container lid 19b is not in place. In this way, the heating and cooking system 1 can also accommodate the use of the cooking container 19 with the identifier Q.

[0090] In the above embodiment, the processing from determining an abnormal setting state of the container lid 9b to issuing a notification is performed on the camera device 20 side, but it is not limited to this method. For example, it is also possible to enable communication between the heating cooker 10 and the camera device 20, with the heating cooker 10 having a notification unit responsible for issuing notifications on the heating cooker 10 side. Alternatively, it is also possible to configure the camera device 20 to send the captured image to the heating cooker 10, and the heating cooker 10 side is responsible for processing after the determination.

[0091] Regarding notifications, the method of using voice notifications has been explained, but in particular, when notifications are made from the heating cooker 10 side, notifications can also be made via an LCD display or the like. Furthermore, the template image is stored in the storage unit 25 of the camera device 20, but it can also be stored in an external server capable of communicating with the camera device 20.

Claims

1. A heating and cooking system comprising a heating cooker capable of using a cooking container and a camera device, said cooking container comprising a container body and a container lid, said container lid covering and fitting the container body from above, characterized in that... The container body has a mounting portion for the periphery of the container lid. An identifier is provided on the mounting portion, and when the container lid is fitted with the container body, the identifier is covered by the container lid; When the container lid is not fitted into the container body, at least a portion of the identifier is visible on the outside. The camera device includes: The camera unit captures images of the area containing the cooking container on the stove or grill containing the heating cooker. A storage unit that stores a template image, the template image being composed of an image of the cooking container when the container lid and the container body are fitted together; and... The determination unit compares the video image captured by the camera unit with the template image stored in the storage unit. If the cooking container on the stove or grill is identified as the stored cooking container, the determination unit detects the identification object through the camera device to determine whether the container lid fits into the container body.

2. The heating and cooking system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The identification element is disposed approximately around the circumference of the mounting portion. The identifier is a different color from the rest of the container body, or it is marked with a pattern or logo.

3. A heating and cooking system comprising a heating cooker capable of using a cooking container and a camera device, said cooking container comprising a container body and a container lid, said container lid covering and fitting the container body from above, characterized in that... The container body has a mounting portion for the periphery of the container lid. Identifiers are provided on the container lid and the mounting portion. When the container lid is fitted with the container body, the identifiers form a continuous, integral shape; when the container lid is not fitted with the container body, the integral shape is misaligned or interrupted. The camera device includes: The camera unit captures images of the area containing the cooking container on the stove or grill containing the heating cooker. A storage unit that stores a template image, the template image being composed of an image of the cooking container when the container lid and the container body are fitted together; and... The determination unit compares the video image captured by the camera unit with the template image stored in the storage unit. If the cooking container on the stove or grill is identified as the stored cooking container, the determination unit detects the deviation or interruption of the identification object by the camera device to determine whether the container lid fits into the container body.

4. The heating and cooking system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The heating cooker or the camera device includes a notification unit. The notification unit issues a notification when the determination unit detects the identifier and a certain period of time has elapsed, or when the determination unit detects the misalignment or interruption of the identifier and a certain period of time has elapsed.

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