A cooking method, a cooking appliance and a computer storage medium

Abstract

This application discloses a cooking method, cooking utensil, and computer storage medium. The cooking method includes: prompting the user to add ingredients when needed during the cooking process; detecting whether the lid of the cooking utensil is open; after confirming that the lid is open, detecting whether the lid is closed; and automatically entering the next cooking stage when the lid is confirmed to be closed. As can be seen, this application embodiment achieves automatic judgment of adding ingredients by automatically detecting the position of the lid, and then automatically enters the next cooking stage. The user only needs to add ingredients without performing any other operations, greatly simplifying the user's operation, improving the user experience, increasing overall cooking efficiency, ensuring cooking results, and avoiding problems such as long cooking times, low efficiency, and poor cooking results due to user forgetting or misoperation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of home appliances, and in particular to a cooking method, cooking utensils, and computer storage media. Background Technology

[0002] Cooking appliances have become indispensable household appliances. Users can use them to cook rice, make soup, stew porridge, and perform various other cooking operations. Currently, some cooking processes require adding ingredients midway through. When the appliance prompts the user to add ingredients at a certain cooking stage, the user must open the lid, add the ingredients, close the lid again, and then press a button to continue the cooking process. This button-pressing operation is rather cumbersome. If the user forgets to press a specific button to start the next cooking stage, it may prevent the next stage from starting or cause a delay. This is clearly a tedious operation, and forgetting to press the button to start the next stage may affect the cooking results, thus reducing cooking efficiency and user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The summary of this application introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This summary is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a cooking utensil, including:

[0005] When ingredients need to be added during the cooking process, the user is prompted to add them.

[0006] Check if the lid of the cooking appliance is open;

[0007] After confirming that the cover is open, check whether the cover is closed.

[0008] When the lid is confirmed to be closed, the process automatically proceeds to the next cooking stage.

[0009] As can be seen, in this embodiment of the application, after prompting the user to add ingredients during the cooking process, the system first checks whether the lid is open. After confirming that the lid is open, it then checks whether the lid is closed. Once the lid is confirmed to be closed, the system automatically enters the next cooking stage. By automatically detecting the position of the lid, the system automatically determines whether ingredients are being added and then automatically enters the next cooking stage. The user only needs to add ingredients without performing any other operations, which greatly simplifies the user's operation, improves the user experience, increases overall cooking efficiency, ensures cooking results, and avoids the problems of long cooking times, low efficiency, and poor cooking results caused by the user forgetting or misoperating.

[0010] In some embodiments, detecting whether the lid of the cooking appliance is open, and / or detecting whether the lid is closed includes:

[0011] Whether the control module detects the first or second state of the cover detection module;

[0012] When the control module detects the first state, it determines that the cover is open;

[0013] When the control module detects the second state, it determines that the cover is closed.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first state includes a short-circuit state, and the second state includes an open-circuit state.

[0015] It is evident that detecting the state of the cover detection module to determine whether the cover is open or closed can improve the accuracy and speed of the cover position status determination.

[0016] In some embodiments, the control module is connected to the cover detection module via a first port and a second port. Whether the control module detects a first state or a second state of the cover detection module includes:

[0017] The control module sends a detection signal to the cover detection module at least once through the first port within a preset time period;

[0018] Determine whether the control module detects a signal identical to the detection signal at the second port;

[0019] If a signal identical to the detection signal is detected at the second port, it is determined that the first state of the cover detection module has been detected.

[0020] It is evident that by determining whether the first port and the second port change synchronously, the state of the lid detection module can be accurately determined, thus achieving accurate determination of the lid's position and improving the accuracy of the determination, which is beneficial to improving the reliability of the cooking process.

[0021] In some embodiments, the detection signal includes one of the following: at least one high-level signal, at least one low-level signal, or a combination signal including a high-level signal and a low-level signal.

[0022] It is evident that combining multiple signal combinations can further improve the accuracy of anomaly detection in the display module.

[0023] In some embodiments, the preset time period ranges from 10ms to 1000ms.

[0024] It is evident that by detecting the first and second ports within a very short timeframe, the state of the lid can be detected quickly and efficiently, while ensuring that the normal operation of the cooking appliance is not affected.

[0025] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a cooking utensil, including:

[0026] A cover detection module is installed inside the cover and is used to detect the position and status of the cover.

[0027] The control module, connected to the cover detection module, is used for:

[0028] After prompting the user to add ingredients, check whether the lid is open;

[0029] After confirming that the cover is open, check whether the cover is closed.

[0030] When the lid is confirmed to be closed, the process automatically proceeds to the next cooking stage.

[0031] As can be seen, in this embodiment of the application, after prompting the user to add ingredients during the cooking process, the system first checks whether the lid is open. After confirming that the lid is open, it then checks whether the lid is closed. Once the lid is confirmed to be closed, the system automatically enters the next cooking stage. By automatically detecting the position of the lid, the system automatically determines whether ingredients are being added and then automatically enters the next cooking stage. The user only needs to add ingredients without performing any other operations, which greatly simplifies the user's operation, improves the user experience, increases overall cooking efficiency, ensures cooking results, and avoids the problems of long cooking times, low efficiency, and poor cooking results caused by the user forgetting or misoperating.

[0032] In some embodiments, the cover detection module includes: a non-connected metal component, a metal object, and a track, wherein,

[0033] The track is located inside the lid, and the first angle between the track and the pot body changes with the change of the second angle between the lid and the pot body;

[0034] The metal object is located on the track and moves on the track as the first angle changes;

[0035] The unconnected metal component is disposed on a protrusion at one end of the track and is connected to the control module. When the metal object contacts the metal component, the metal component is in a first state; when the metal object does not contact the metal component, the metal component is in a second state.

[0036] In some embodiments, the control module determines that the cover is open by detecting the first state of the metal component, and the control module determines that the cover is closed by detecting the second state of the metal component; or

[0037] The control module determines that the cover is open by detecting the second state of the metal component, and the control module determines that the cover is closed by detecting the first state of the metal component.

[0038] In some embodiments, the metal object includes a metal sphere or a metal polygon, the size of which in at least one direction is greater than the spacing between the unconnected metal components.

[0039] As can be seen, by changing the position of the cover, the metal ball moves on the track, thus achieving different open or closed positions of the cover. Different circuit states of the metal components result in different states of the cover. The control device only needs to detect the state of the metal components to quickly and accurately detect the position of the cover.

[0040] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a cooking appliance, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and running on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the steps of the method described in the first aspect or any of the embodiments above.

[0041] Fourthly, a computer storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored, wherein the computer program, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the method described in the first aspect or any of the embodiments above.

[0042] Therefore, this application embodiment can automatically detect the position of the lid to automatically determine the addition of ingredients, and then automatically enter the next cooking stage. Users only need to add ingredients without performing any other operations, which greatly simplifies the user's operation, not only improving the user experience, but also improving the overall cooking efficiency, ensuring the cooking effect, and avoiding the problems of long cooking time, low efficiency, and poor cooking effect caused by users forgetting to operate or misoperating. Attached Figure Description

[0043] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the more detailed description of the embodiments of this application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of this application and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this application to explain this application and do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals generally represent the same components or steps.

[0044] Figure 1This is a schematic flowchart of a cooking method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 2 This is a schematic block diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 3 and Figure 4 This is an example of a lid detection module in an embodiment of this application when the lid is in a closed state and an open state; it is also an example of a cooking method in an embodiment of this application.

[0047] Figure 5 This is an example of a cooking method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 6 This is another schematic block diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0049] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application more apparent, exemplary embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. It should be understood that this application is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein. Based on the embodiments of this application described herein, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort should fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0050] The embodiments of this application can be applied to cooking appliances, such as rice cookers, electric pressure cookers, food processors, soy milk makers, electric slow cookers, or other electric heating appliances.

[0051] Taking a rice cooker as an example, the cooking appliance can include a pot body and a lid. The pot body may have a cylindrical (or other shaped) inner pot storage section, which allows the inner pot to be freely placed into or removed from the inner pot storage section for easy cleaning. The inner pot is usually made of metal and has a circular opening on its upper surface for holding materials to be heated, such as rice or soup. For example, the inner pot may include a rotating body formed by the pot wall with an upper opening and an inner cavity. The capacity of the inner pot is usually less than 6L; for example, the capacity of the inner pot may be 2L or 4L.

[0052] The lid is connected to the pot body in an openable and closable manner to close the pot body. The lid may include an upper cover and a removable cover, which is located between the upper cover and the pot body and is detachably connected to the upper cover to facilitate cleaning of the removable cover at any time.

[0053] Cooking appliances may include control devices for controlling the cooking process. For example, the control device may be a microcontroller unit (MCU). The cooking appliance may also include a heating element for heating the inner pot. Additionally, the cooking appliance may have an internal temperature sensor.

[0054] In addition, the cooker body may also include a power board, and a display panel (also called a panel) may also be installed on the cooker body. The power board can be used to supply power to the control device, display panel, etc.

[0055] Optionally, the cooking appliance may include a communication module for communicating with other devices. For example, this IoT module may use Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular communication, or other methods. The cooking appliance can communicate with mobile terminals and / or cloud servers through this communication module.

[0056] It should be noted that although some structures of the cooking utensil are illustrated here, these examples are merely exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the structure of the cooking utensil in the embodiments of this application.

[0057] The following will combine Figure 1 A cooking method according to an embodiment of this application is described. See also Figure 1 , Figure 1 A schematic flowchart of a cooking method according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0058] like Figure 1 As shown, the method 100 is performed by a cooking appliance and includes:

[0059] S110 prompts the user to add ingredients when it is necessary to add ingredients during the cooking process;

[0060] S120, Detect whether the lid of the cooking appliance is open;

[0061] S130, after determining that the cover is open, detect whether the cover is closed;

[0062] S140, when it is determined that the lid is closed, the next cooking stage is automatically entered.

[0063] The system automatically detects whether the lid is open during cooking, and then checks whether it is closed after confirming it is open. Once the lid is closed, it automatically proceeds to the next cooking stage. By automatically detecting the position of the lid, the system automatically determines whether to add ingredients and proceeds to the next cooking stage. Users only need to add ingredients without performing any other operations, greatly simplifying the user experience, improving overall cooking efficiency, ensuring cooking results, and avoiding problems such as long cooking times, low efficiency, and poor cooking results caused by users forgetting or misoperating.

[0064] In some embodiments, the ingredient to be cooked may be grains. Further, grains include rice. Rice may include different varieties.

[0065] Understandably, prior to S110, cooking programs could be started using any existing method. After the cooking appliance is powered on and the user is ready, they can select functions and ingredient preferences via the interactive module to begin the cooking program. Users can start the program directly on the appliance's display panel. Alternatively, users can input cooking commands on a mobile device connected to the appliance to remotely control and start the cooking program. Starting a cooking program can mean beginning cooking according to a predefined cooking curve, where the cooking curve defines the relationship between power and time. A cooking program can include several different stages: water absorption stage; ingredient addition stage; rapid heating stage; maintaining boiling stage; and simmering stage.

[0066] In some embodiments, when the user needs to add ingredients during the cooking process, the user can manually add the ingredients to the inner pot and continue the cooking program.

[0067] In some embodiments, in S110, when ingredients need to be added during the cooking process, the user is prompted to add ingredients. This can be done through audible and visual alarms (such as indicator lights and / or displaying corresponding codes on the display panel and / or buzzer prompts, etc.) to remind the user that ingredients need to be added.

[0068] In some embodiments, in S110, when ingredients need to be added during the cooking process, the user is prompted to add ingredients. Alternatively, a prompt message can be sent to the user's smart terminal (such as a smartphone or smart wearable device) or an APP on the smart terminal to remind the user that ingredients need to be added.

[0069] Optionally, in S120 and / or S130, detecting whether the lid of the cooking appliance is open, and / or detecting whether the lid is closed, includes:

[0070] Whether the control module detects the first or second state of the cover detection module;

[0071] When the control module detects the first state, it determines that the cover is open;

[0072] When the control module detects the second state, it determines that the cover is closed.

[0073] In some embodiments, the first state includes a short-circuit state, and the second state includes an open-circuit state.

[0074] It is evident that detecting the state of the cover detection module to determine whether the cover is open or closed can improve the accuracy and speed of the cover position status determination.

[0075] In some embodiments, the control module is connected to the cover detection module via a first port and a second port. Whether the control module detects a first state or a second state of the cover detection module includes:

[0076] The control module sends a detection signal to the cover detection module at least once through the first port within a preset time period;

[0077] Determine whether the control module detects a signal identical to the detection signal at the second port;

[0078] If a signal identical to the detection signal is detected at the second port, it is determined that the first state of the cover detection module has been detected.

[0079] Specifically, if the second port is high when the output signal of the first port is high, and also low when the output signal of the first port switches to low, then it can be determined that the first port and the second port change synchronously. It should be understood that, as mentioned above, synchronous changes in the first port and the second port can be determined after multiple switches. That is, if the signal detected by the second port changes with the output of the first port, maintaining the same high or low level as the first port, then the lid detection module is determined to be in a short-circuit state. Therefore, by determining whether the first port and the second port change synchronously, the state of the lid detection module can be accurately determined, thus achieving accurate determination of the lid's position state, improving the accuracy of the determination, and contributing to improved reliability in the cooking process.

[0080] In some embodiments, the preset time period ranges from 10ms to 1000ms. Further, the preset time period is 100ms.

[0081] It is evident that by detecting the first and second ports within a very short timeframe, the state of the lid can be detected quickly and efficiently, while ensuring that the normal operation of the cooking appliance is not affected.

[0082] In some embodiments, the detection signal includes one of the following: at least one high-level signal, at least one low-level signal, or a combination signal including a high-level signal and a low-level signal.

[0083] It is evident that combining multiple signal combinations in the detection signal can further improve the accuracy of anomaly detection by the display module. It should be understood that the order and number of high-level and / or low-level signals in the detection signal can be set as needed and are not limited here.

[0084] See Figure 2 , Figure 2 A schematic block diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 2 As shown, the cooking appliance includes a heating module, a lid detection module, a communication module, a control module, a storage module, and an interaction module.

[0085] Optionally, the heating module can be used to heat the food to be cooked in the cooking cavity (i.e., the inner pot) of the cooking appliance.

[0086] Optionally, the cover detection module includes: non-connected metal components, metal objects, and tracks, wherein,

[0087] The track is located inside the lid, and the first angle between the track and the pot body changes with the change of the second angle between the lid and the pot body;

[0088] The metal object is located on the track and moves on the track as the first angle changes;

[0089] The unconnected metal component is disposed on a protrusion at one end of the track and is connected to the control module. When the metal object contacts the metal component, the metal component is in a first state; when the metal object does not contact the metal component, the metal component is in a second state.

[0090] In some embodiments, the metal object includes a metal sphere or a metal polygon, the size of which in at least one direction is greater than the spacing between the unconnected metal components.

[0091] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 Examples of a cover detection module according to embodiments of this application, showing the cover in a closed state and an open state respectively, are shown. Figure 3 As shown, the cover detection module includes: non-connected metal components, a metal object, and a track. Taking a metal sphere as an example, the metal object...

[0092] The track is located inside the lid, and the first angle between the track and the pot body changes with the change of the second angle between the lid and the pot body; specifically, as shown... Figure 3 As shown, when the cover is closed, both the first and second angles are relatively small, such as... Figure 4 As shown, when the cover is opened, both the first angle and the second angle increase.

[0093] The metal object is located on the track and moves on the track as the first angle changes; such as Figure 3 As shown, when the cover is closed, the metal ball is located at the end of the track away from the metal component, the metal component is not conductive, and the control module MCU detects the open circuit state of the metal component and determines that the cover is open at this time; Figure 4 As shown, when the cover is opened, the metal ball moves along the track and approaches the metal component as the first angle and the second angle increase during the opening process. When the cover is fully opened, the first angle and the second angle are 90 degrees or close to 90 degrees. The metal ball contacts the metal component and conducts electricity to the metal component. At this time, the control module MCU detects the conduction state or short circuit state of the metal component and determines that the cover is open.

[0094] In some embodiments, the unconnected metal component is disposed on a protrusion at one end of the track and connected to the control module. When the metal ball contacts the metal component, the metal component is in a first state; when the metal ball does not contact the metal component, the metal component is in a second state.

[0095] As can be seen, by changing the position of the cover, the metal ball moves on the track, thus achieving different open or closed positions of the cover. Different circuit states of the metal components result in different states of the cover. The control device only needs to detect the state of the metal components to quickly and accurately detect the position of the cover.

[0096] In some embodiments, the control module determines that the cover is open by detecting the first state of the metal component, and the control module determines that the cover is closed by detecting the second state of the metal component; or

[0097] The control module determines that the cover is open by detecting the second state of the metal component, and the control module determines that the cover is closed by detecting the first state of the metal component.

[0098] Optionally, the communication module can be used to enable communication with other devices. Furthermore, the communication module can also synchronize the current time and / or current date via a network.

[0099] Optionally, the control device, such as an MCU or central processing unit, is used to control the heating device to realize the cooking process.

[0100] Optionally, the storage device can be used to store the instruction program executed by the control device, and can also be used to store various cooking parameters in the embodiments of this application. The heating device can heat through coils or the like under the control of the control device based on data collected by the top temperature sensor and the bottom temperature sensor.

[0101] Optionally, the interactive device may include a button module, an indicator module, etc. The button module can be physical or virtual buttons, enabling user input on the cooking appliance to set functions, rice type, texture, cooking time, etc. The indicator module can be used to facilitate interaction between the cooking appliance and the user, such as providing a display interface, sound indicators, etc., to inform the user of the cooking status and cooking time.

[0102] Understandable Figure 3 This is merely an illustration of a cooking appliance. A cooking appliance may include more or fewer functional modules; for example, it may not have a communication module, and it may further include a feeding device, etc. This application does not limit this.

[0103] In some embodiments, see Figures 3-5 , Figure 5 An example of a cooking method according to an embodiment of this application is shown. For example... Figures 3-5 As shown, the cooking method 500 according to an embodiment of this application includes:

[0104] S510: Is the cooking appliance in the ingredient adding stage (such as the ingredient adding stage in the claypot rice function)? If the cooking appliance is in the ingredient adding stage, proceed to S520; otherwise, return to S510.

[0105] S520, after prompting the user to add ingredients, checks whether the lid is open. Specifically, for example... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, when the first pin of the MCU connected to the first contact of the metal component via a wire continuously sends multiple high and low level signals in a short period of time, the second pin of the MCU connected to the second contact of the metal component via a wire is in a detection level state. If the corresponding high and low level signals sent by the first pin of the MCU can be detected, it is considered that the metal component is in a short circuit state and the cover is determined to be open; if the cover is determined to be open, proceed to S530, otherwise return to S520.

[0106] S530: Determine whether the cover is closed. Specifically, when the first pin of the MCU connected to the first contact of the metal component via a wire continuously sends multiple high and low level signals in a short period of time, the second pin of the MCU connected to the second contact of the metal component via a wire is in a detection level state. If the corresponding high and low level signals sent by the first pin of the MCU are not detected, it is considered that the metal component is in an open circuit state, and the cover is determined to be closed. If the cover is determined to be closed, proceed to S540; otherwise, return to S530. Among them, in S520 and S530, the continuous sending of multiple high and low level signals in a short period of time can be detected once every 10ms to 1000ms (preferably 100ms).

[0107] S540 automatically proceeds to the next cooking stage.

[0108] As can be seen, in this embodiment of the application, after prompting the user to add ingredients during the cooking process, the system first checks whether the lid is open. After confirming that the lid is open, it then checks whether the lid is closed. Once the lid is confirmed to be closed, the system automatically enters the next cooking stage. By automatically detecting the position of the lid, the system automatically determines whether ingredients are being added and then automatically enters the next cooking stage. The user only needs to add ingredients without performing any other operations, which greatly simplifies the user's operation, improves the user experience, increases overall cooking efficiency, ensures cooking results, and avoids the problems of long cooking times, low efficiency, and poor cooking results caused by the user forgetting or misoperating.

[0109] This application also provides a cooking appliance, including a memory and a processor, such as... Figure 6 As shown, a computer program is stored in the memory for execution by the processor, and when the computer program is executed by the processor, the aforementioned combination can be achieved. Figure 1 or Figure 5 At least some or all of the steps in any of the described methods.

[0110] The memory and processor can be connected via a bus, and the cooking appliance can also have other components and structures as needed, such as combining... Figure 2 As mentioned above.

[0111] The processor may be a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other processing units with data processing and / or instruction execution capabilities, and may control other components in the system to perform desired functions. The processor is used to execute corresponding steps of the cooking method according to embodiments of this application. For example, the processor may include one or more embedded processors, processor cores, microprocessors, logic circuits, hardware finite state machines (FSMs), digital signal processors (DSPs), or combinations thereof.

[0112] Memory is used to store various types of data to support the operation of cooking methods. For example, it may include one or more computer program products, which may include various forms of computer-readable storage media. Memory may be volatile or non-volatile, or may include both. Non-volatile memory may be read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or flash memory. Volatile memory may be random access memory (RAM), which serves as an external cache. By way of example, but not limitation, many forms of RAM are available, such as Static RAM (SRAM), Dynamic RAM (DRAM), Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDRSDRAM), Enhanced Synchronous DRAM (ESDRAM), Synchlink DRAM (SLDRAM), and Direct Rambus RAM (DR RAM).

[0113] In one embodiment, a computer program in memory is executed by a processor to perform the following steps: when ingredients need to be added during cooking, prompting the user to add ingredients; detecting whether the lid of the cooking appliance is open; after determining that the lid is open, detecting whether the lid is closed; and when determining that the lid is closed, automatically proceeding to the next cooking stage.

[0114] Furthermore, according to embodiments of this application, a storage medium is also provided, on which program instructions are stored, which, when executed by a computer or processor, are used to perform the embodiments of this application, such as... Figure 1 or Figure 5 The corresponding steps of any of the cooking methods shown. Storage media may include, for example, a memory card of a smartphone, a storage component of a tablet computer, a hard disk of a personal computer, a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), a USB memory, or any combination of the above storage media. A computer-readable storage medium may be any combination of one or more computer-readable storage media.

[0115] In one embodiment, the program instructions, when executed by a computer or processor, can implement the following according to the embodiments of this application: Figure 2 The various functional modules in the cooking appliance shown, and / or can perform functions according to the embodiments of this application, such as... Figure 1 or Figure 5 Any of the cooking methods shown includes: prompting the user to add ingredients when it is necessary to add ingredients during the cooking process; detecting whether the lid of the cooking appliance is open; after determining that the lid is open, detecting whether the lid is closed; and automatically proceeding to the next cooking stage when it is determined that the lid is closed.

[0116] In addition, this application embodiment also provides computer program code that can be executed by a processor, and when the code is executed by the processor, it can: prompt the user to add ingredients when ingredients need to be added during the cooking process; detect whether the lid of the cooking appliance is open; after determining that the lid is open, detect whether the lid is closed; when determining that the lid is closed, automatically enter the next cooking stage.

[0117] Therefore, in this embodiment of the application, after prompting the user to add ingredients during the cooking process, the system first checks whether the lid is open. After confirming that the lid is open, it then checks whether the lid is closed. Once the lid is confirmed to be closed, the system automatically enters the next cooking stage. By automatically detecting the position of the lid, the system automatically determines whether ingredients are being added and then automatically enters the next cooking stage. The user only needs to add ingredients without performing any other operations, which greatly simplifies the user's operation, improves the user experience, increases overall cooking efficiency, ensures cooking results, and avoids the problems of long cooking times, low efficiency, and poor cooking results caused by the user forgetting or misoperating.

[0118] Although exemplary embodiments have been described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the above exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various changes and modifications can be made therein by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of this application. All such changes and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this application as claimed in the appended claims.

[0119] Numerous specific details are set forth in the specification provided herein. However, it will be understood that embodiments of this application may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, structures, and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this specification.

[0120] Similarly, it should be understood that, in order to simplify this application and aid in understanding one or more aspects of the application, various features of this application may sometimes be grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof in the description of exemplary embodiments of this application. However, this approach should not be construed as reflecting an intention that the claimed application requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as reflected in the corresponding claims, the point of application is that the corresponding technical problem can be solved with fewer features than all of a single disclosed embodiment. Therefore, the claims following the detailed description are hereby expressly incorporated into that detailed description, wherein each claim itself is a separate embodiment of this application.

[0121] Those skilled in the art will understand that, apart from the mutual exclusion of features, all features disclosed in this specification (including the accompanying claims, abstract, and drawings) and all processes or units of any method or apparatus so disclosed can be combined in any combination. Unless otherwise expressly stated, each feature disclosed in this specification (including the accompanying claims, abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by an alternative feature that serves the same, equivalent, or similar purpose.

[0122] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that although some embodiments described herein include certain features but not others included in other embodiments, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this application and form different embodiments. For example, in the claims, any one of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

[0123] The various component embodiments of this application can be implemented in hardware, or as software modules running on one or more processors, or a combination thereof. Those skilled in the art will understand that microprocessors or digital signal processors (DSPs) can be used in practice to implement some or all of the functions of some modules in the article analysis device according to the embodiments of this application. This application can also be implemented as an apparatus program (e.g., a computer program and computer program product) for performing part or all of the methods described herein. Such an implementation of this application can be stored on a computer-readable medium, or can be in the form of one or more signals. Such signals can be downloaded from an Internet website, provided on a carrier signal, or provided in any other form.

[0124] It should be noted that the above embodiments are illustrative of this application and not restrictive, and that those skilled in the art can devise alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses should not be construed as limiting the claims. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of elements or steps not listed in the claims. The word "a" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. This application can be implemented by means of hardware comprising several different elements and by means of a suitably programmed computer. In the unit claims enumerating several means, several of these means may be embodied by the same item of hardware. The use of the words first, second, and third, etc., does not indicate any order. These words can be interpreted as names.

[0125] The above description is merely a specific embodiment or illustration of the embodiments of this application. The scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. The scope of protection of this application shall be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A cooking method, characterized in that, include: When ingredients need to be added during the cooking process, the user is prompted to add them. Check if the lid of the cooking appliance is open; After confirming that the cover is open, check whether the cover is closed. Once the lid is confirmed to be closed, the process automatically proceeds to the next cooking stage. The cover detection module includes: metal components, metal objects, and tracks. The track is located inside the lid, and the first angle between the track and the pot body changes with the change of the second angle between the lid and the pot body; The metal object is located on the track and moves on the track as the first angle changes; The metal component is mounted on a protrusion at one end of the track and is connected to the control module. When the metal object contacts the metal component, the metal component is in a first state; when the metal object does not contact the metal component, the metal component is in a second state. When the control module detects the first state, it determines that the cover is open; when the control module detects the second state, it determines that the cover is closed; or When the control module detects the first state, it determines that the cover is closed; when the control module detects the second state, it determines that the cover is open.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first state includes a short circuit state, and the second state includes an open circuit state.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control module is connected to the cover detection module via a first port and a second port. Whether the control module detects the first state or the second state includes: The control module sends a detection signal to the cover detection module at least once through the first port within a preset time period; Determine whether the control module detects a signal identical to the detection signal at the second port; If a signal identical to the detection signal is detected at the second port, it is determined that the first state of the cover detection module has been detected.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The detection signal includes one of the following: at least one high-level signal, at least one low-level signal, or a combination signal including both high-level and low-level signals.

5. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The preset time period ranges from 10ms to 1000ms.

6. A cooking utensil, characterized in that, include: A cover detection module is installed inside the cover and is used to detect the position and status of the cover. The control module, connected to the cover detection module, is used for: After prompting the user to add ingredients, check whether the lid is open; After confirming that the cover is open, check whether the cover is closed. Once the lid is confirmed to be closed, the process automatically proceeds to the next cooking stage. The cover detection module includes: a metal component, a metal object, and a track. The track is located inside the lid, and the first angle between the track and the pot body changes with the change of the second angle between the lid and the pot body; The metal object is located on the track and moves on the track as the first angle changes; The metal component is mounted on a protrusion at one end of the track and is connected to the control module. When the metal object contacts the metal component, the metal component is in a first state; when the metal object does not contact the metal component, the metal component is in a second state. Wherein, the control module determines that the cover is open by detecting the first state of the metal component, and the control module determines that the cover is closed by detecting the second state of the metal component; or The control module determines that the cover is open by detecting the second state of the metal component, and the control module determines that the cover is closed by detecting the first state of the metal component.

7. The cooking utensil according to claim 6, characterized in that, The metal component comprises two phase-separated parts, and the metal object comprises a metal sphere or a metal polygon, wherein the size of the metal sphere or metal polygon in at least one direction is greater than the distance between the two parts.

8. A cooking appliance, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and running on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

9. A computer storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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