Cooker, range hood, cooker and range hood linkage system, and method for use therewith

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application provide a stove, a range hood, a stove-range hood linkage system and a method therefor. The stove is provided with a first information reading and writing device, a first control device and a first communication device. The first control device is configured to automatically control the first information reading and writing device to write address information of the stove to an information storage device when the information storage device is within a first preset range, and to generate a driving control signal according to a firepower signal of the stove. The information storage device is configured to transmit the address information to the range hood to complete a network configuration operation by storing the address information by the range hood. The first communication device is configured to transmit the driving control signal to the range hood. The driving control signal is used to control an actuator of the range hood to perform an operation in the case that the address information of the driving control signal is the same as the stored address information. This simple network configuration method does not require the user to perform complicated operations on the range hood and the stove, thereby improving the user experience. In addition, the production cost of the information storage device is relatively low, thereby reducing the cost of the stove-range hood system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of kitchen appliances technology, specifically to a cooktop, a range hood, a cooktop-range hood linkage system, a networking method for the cooktop, and a control method for the range hood. Background Technology

[0002] Range hoods and cooktops are common kitchen appliances and generally need to be used together. Users typically turn on the range hood while cooking to remove cooking fumes. If you want the range hood and cooktop to work together, they need to be network-configured beforehand. Network configuration for the range hood and cooktop refers to the process of establishing communication between them.

[0003] Currently, users typically need to manually control the operable parts of both the cooktop and the range hood simultaneously to perform network pairing. For example, to ignite the cooktop, users need to press and rotate both the left and right knobs at the same time, and to activate the range hood, users need to press and hold the network pairing switch. After that, both devices will enter network pairing mode.

[0004] The existing power distribution methods are quite complex and require users to follow the instructions, which increases the burden on users and affects their user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To at least partially address the problems existing in the prior art, according to a first aspect of the present invention, a cooktop is provided. The cooktop is equipped with a first information reading / writing device, a first control device, and a first communication device. The first control device is used to automatically control the first information reading / writing device to write the cooktop's address information to the information storage device when the information storage device is within a first preset range. The information storage device is used to transmit the address information to the range hood, so that the range hood stores the address information to complete network distribution operations. The first control device is also used to generate a drive control signal based on the firepower signal of the cooktop's burners. The drive control signal includes the cooktop's address information and the burner's firepower information. The first communication device is used to transmit the drive control signal to the range hood, so that the range hood compares the address information of the drive control signal with the stored address information, and, if the comparison result indicates that they are the same, controls the range hood's actuator to perform a corresponding operation based on the firepower information.

[0006] In the above technical solution, the cooktop automatically writes its address information into an external information storage device at an appropriate time, thereby achieving network pairing between the range hood and the cooktop. There is no need to operate the range hood and cooktop for network pairing in the traditional way. After pairing, the range hood and cooktop can operate in tandem. This simple pairing method eliminates the need for cumbersome operations by the user, improving the user experience. Furthermore, the information storage device has low production costs, and this technical solution eliminates the need for dedicated operating components for network pairing, reducing product manufacturing costs.

[0007] For example, the first information reading and writing device is a near-field communication reader and the information storage device is a near-field communication tag.

[0008] Because of its high level of security and privacy, NFC technology offers performance advantages in short-range communication and is less susceptible to interference from external signals. Furthermore, devices capable of implementing NFC functionality are relatively inexpensive, saving resources.

[0009] For example, the drive control signal includes a data code, which includes the stove's address information and firepower information. The drive control signal also includes: a synchronization code, a frame header, a preamble code, and / or a checksum code.

[0010] Therefore, the drive control signal can be implemented using communication signals with the data format described above. This simplifies the control logic of the range hood and cooktop, making it easier to implement technically and more reliable. Furthermore, the use of the aforementioned communication signal format effectively improves the reliability of signal transmission, resulting in smoother, safer, and more accurate network distribution between the cooktop and range hood.

[0011] For example, the stove is also provided with a first prompting device, which is used to prompt the user that the stove's address information is being written to the information storage device or to prompt the user to complete the writing operation after the address information is written to the information storage device.

[0012] Therefore, by setting up a first prompting device on the stove to notify the user, the user can more clearly and intuitively know whether the stove's address information has been written to the information storage device, thus improving the user experience.

[0013] For example, the first communication device is a wireless radio frequency transmitter.

[0014] The aforementioned wireless radio frequency transmitter, while meeting the requirements of network communication, has advantages such as low power consumption, high reliability, and ease of use for users.

[0015] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a range hood is provided. The range hood includes an actuator, a second information reading / writing device, a second control device, a second communication device, and a memory. The second communication device is used to receive drive control signals from the cooktop. The drive control signals include address information of the cooktop and firepower information of the cooktop's burners. The second control device is used to control the second information reading / writing device to automatically read the address information of the cooktop from the information storage device when the information storage device is within a second preset range, and to store the address information of the cooktop in the memory. The second control device is also used to compare the address information in the drive control signals with the address information stored in the memory, and, if the comparison result indicates that they are the same, control the actuator to perform a corresponding operation based on the firepower information.

[0016] Therefore, a range hood with this structure can automatically receive the cooktop's address information and drive control signals from an external information storage device, and then perform network distribution based on the received signals, thereby achieving intelligent control. This reduces user operations and improves the user experience.

[0017] For example, the second information reading and writing device is a near-field communication reader / writer.

[0018] Because of its high level of security and privacy, NFC technology offers performance advantages in short-range communication and is less susceptible to interference from external signals. Furthermore, devices capable of implementing NFC functionality are relatively inexpensive, saving resources.

[0019] For example, the second communication device is a wireless radio frequency receiver.

[0020] The aforementioned wireless radio frequency receiving device, while meeting the requirements of network communication, has advantages such as low power consumption, high reliability, and ease of use for users.

[0021] For example, the range hood further includes: a second prompting device, used to prompt the user that it is being paired with the stove after receiving the address information of the stove, or to prompt the user to complete the network pairing with the stove after storing the address information in the memory.

[0022] Therefore, by installing a second indicator on the range hood to show the user the current network connection status, users can more clearly and intuitively know whether the range hood and cooktop have been successfully connected to the network, thus improving the user experience.

[0023] According to a third aspect of the present invention, a range hood and cooktop linkage system is provided, which includes a cooktop and a range hood as described above.

[0024] The cooktop-range hood linkage system allows users to control the cooktop and thus automatically control the range hood. Specifically, it automatically adjusts the range hood's exhaust mode based on the cooktop's heat output. Furthermore, the network connection between the range hood and cooktop can be easily established through simple manipulation of the information storage device, eliminating the need for cumbersome user operations and improving the user experience.

[0025] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a networking method for a cooktop is provided, comprising: automatically writing the address information of the cooktop into the information storage device when the information storage device is within a first preset range, wherein the information storage device is used to transmit the address information to the range hood so that the range hood stores the address information to complete the network configuration operation; generating a drive control signal based on the firepower signal of the cooktop burner, wherein the drive control signal includes the address information of the cooktop and the firepower information of the burner; transmitting the drive control signal to the range hood so that the range hood compares the address information of the drive control signal with the stored address information, and, if the comparison result indicates that the two are the same, controlling the actuator of the range hood to perform a corresponding operation based on the firepower information.

[0026] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a control method for a range hood is provided, comprising: automatically reading address information of a cooktop from the information storage device when the information storage device is within a second preset range; storing the address information; receiving a drive control signal from the cooktop, wherein the drive control signal includes the address information of the cooktop and the firepower information of the cooktop's burners; comparing the address information in the drive control signal with the stored address information; and, if the comparison result indicates that the two are the same, controlling the actuator of the range hood to perform a corresponding operation based on the firepower information.

[0027] A series of simplified concepts are introduced in the description of the invention, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This description 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.

[0028] The advantages and features of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The following figures are included as part of this invention for understanding its principles. The figures illustrate embodiments of the invention and their descriptions, serving to explain the principles of the invention. In the figures,

[0030] Figure 1 A schematic block diagram of a stove according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0031] Figure 2 A schematic block diagram of a range hood according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0032] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a distribution network signal according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0033] Figure 4 A schematic flowchart of a networking method for a cooktop according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0034] Figure 5A schematic flowchart of a control method for a range hood according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0035] In the following description, numerous details are provided to enable a thorough understanding of the invention. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the following description merely illustrates preferred embodiments of the invention, and that the invention can be practiced without one or more of these details. Furthermore, to avoid obscuring the invention, some technical features well-known in the art have not been described in detail.

[0036] To at least partially solve the aforementioned technical problems, embodiments of the present invention provide a cooktop. In these embodiments, the cooktop is equipped with a first information reading and writing device, a first control device, and a first communication device. The cooktop can automatically operate an external information storage device at an appropriate time through the first information reading and writing device to achieve network connection between the cooktop and the range hood, thereby enabling them to work together. This eliminates the need for tedious manual operation of the range hood and cooktop by the user, saving the user's effort and time, and improving the user experience.

[0037] Figure 1 A schematic block diagram of a stove according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 1 As shown, the stove is equipped with a first information reading and writing device 120, a first control device 110, and a first communication device 130. Both the first information reading and writing device 120 and the first communication device 130 are connected to the first control device 110.

[0038] The first information reading and writing device 120 is used to automatically write the address information of the stove to the information storage device when the information storage device is within a first preset range. It can be understood that the write operation of the first information reading and writing device 120 can be performed under the control of the first control device 110. The information storage device is used to transmit the address information to the range hood, so that the range hood can store the address information to complete the network configuration operation. This address information is used to identify the stove. When the range hood stores this address information, the stove and range hood can be networked.

[0039] For example, the first information reading and writing device 120 can be a Near Field Communication (NFC) reader / writer. The information storage device can be a NFC tag card. The information storage device can also be a mobile phone, tablet computer, etc. with NFC functionality. As those skilled in the art will understand, NFC is a short-range, high-frequency wireless communication technology that allows contactless point-to-point data transmission between devices. Both NFC tag cards and NFC-enabled mobile phones utilize NFC tags to achieve information interaction. During operation, the user can bring the part of the information storage device containing the NFC tag close to the first information reading and writing device 120. The first information reading and writing device 120 can then automatically write the address information of the stove into it. "Close" means that the NFC tag (i.e., the information storage device) enters the reading and writing range of the first information reading and writing device 120. For ease of description, this reading and writing range is referred to as the first preset range. According to the working principle of NFC, the first preset range can be arbitrarily selected between 0 and 10 centimeters. It can be understood that the first information reading and writing device 120 is merely a medium for the stove to write its address information to the information storage device. The address information of the stove can be generated by the first control device 110, or it can be pre-stored in the storage device inside the stove, etc. In short, this application does not limit how the address information of the stove is generated, and the above scheme is merely exemplary. However, regardless of how the address information is generated, it can be written into the information storage device by the first information reading and writing device 120 controlled by the first control device 110.

[0040] According to the NFC reset response mechanism, when an NFC tag enters the first preset range of the first information reading and writing device 120, the first information reading and writing device 120 can communicate with it using a specific protocol to determine the type of the NFC tag. If two or more NFC tags simultaneously enter the reading and writing range of the first information reading and writing device 120, the first information reading and writing device 120 can also select one tag for verification operation based on the anti-collision mechanism and the uniqueness of the NFC tag's serial number or other information.

[0041] For example, the verification operation can be performed through the following steps.

[0042] 1) The first information reading and writing device 120 acquires the key K1 contained in the NFC tag.

[0043] 2) The first information reading and writing device 120 sends an authentication command to the NFC tag. After receiving the authentication command, the NFC tag generates a random number RT and sends it to the first information reading and writing device 120.

[0044] 3) The first information reading and writing device 120 generates a random number RR, and uses the key K1 to encrypt RR and RT to obtain encrypted data and send it to the NFC tag.

[0045] 4) The NFC tag uses key K1 to decrypt the encrypted data to obtain RR' and RT'. RT and RT' are compared. If the comparison result indicates that the two are consistent, RR' is sent to the first information reading and writing device 120.

[0046] 5) The first information reading and writing device 120 compares RR and RR'. If the comparison result indicates that they are consistent, the verification is successful. After the NFC tag is verified, the first information reading and writing device 120 can write the address information of the stove into the NFC tag, i.e., the information storage device.

[0047] Because of its high level of security and privacy, NFC technology offers performance advantages in short-range communication and is less susceptible to interference from external signals. Furthermore, devices capable of implementing NFC functionality are relatively inexpensive, saving resources.

[0048] Users can bring the information storage device containing the stove's address information near the range hood so that the range hood can read and store the address information, thereby completing the grid connection between the range hood and the stove.

[0049] In addition to controlling the first information reading and writing device 120 to perform the aforementioned write operation, the first control device 110 is also used to generate a drive control signal based on the firepower signal of the stove's burner. The drive control signal includes the stove's address information and the burner's firepower information. For example, the stove may be equipped with a firepower detection device connected to the first control device 110 to detect the firepower of the stove's burner. The firepower detection device detects the firepower signal in real time and transmits it to the first control device 110. The first control device 110 can generate a drive control signal that includes the stove's address information and the burner's firepower information based on the firepower signal. The address information is used to enable the range hood to determine whether the drive control signal originates from a stove that is already connected to the network, and the firepower information is used to drive its actuator to perform corresponding operations when the range hood determines that the signal originates from a stove that is already connected to the network. For example, when the stove's burner is ignited, the range hood can start its motor. When the stove's burner is turned off, the range hood can control its motor to stop working.

[0050] The first communication device 130 is used to transmit a drive control signal to the smoke generator, so that the smoke generator compares the address information of the drive control signal with the stored address information. If the comparison result indicates that the address information of the drive control signal matches the stored address information, the smoke generator's actuator is controlled to perform a corresponding operation based on the firepower information. The first communication device 130 can be a wired communication device or a wireless communication device, which can be configured as needed. For example, the first communication device 130 can be a wireless radio frequency transmitter. For instance, this device can be a 433 wireless transmitter module. The aforementioned wireless radio frequency transmitter, while meeting the requirements of network communication, has advantages such as low power consumption, high reliability, and ease of use.

[0051] The range hood can complete the network pairing operation by storing address information from an information storage device. After the range hood and cooktop are paired, they can work together. Specifically, when the range hood receives a drive control signal, it compares the information at the corresponding location in the drive control signal with the previously stored address information of the cooktop. If they match, it can be determined that the drive control signal originates from a cooktop that has already been paired with the network, and then the actuator can be controlled to perform corresponding operations based on the firepower information in the drive control signal. If they do not match, it can be determined that the drive control signal does not originate from a cooktop that has already been paired with the network, and the drive control signal is ignored.

[0052] In the above technical solution, the cooktop automatically writes its address information into an external information storage device at an appropriate time, thereby achieving network pairing between the range hood and the cooktop. There is no need to operate the range hood and cooktop for network pairing in the traditional way. After pairing, the range hood and cooktop can operate in tandem. This simple pairing method eliminates the need for cumbersome operations by the user, improving the user experience. Furthermore, the information storage device has low production costs, and this technical solution eliminates the need for dedicated operating components for network pairing, reducing product manufacturing costs.

[0053] Exemplarily, the stove is also equipped with a first prompting device 140, used to prompt the user that the stove's address information is being written to the information storage device or to prompt the user to complete the writing operation after the address information is written to the information storage device. For example, the first prompting device 140 can be an indicator light and / or a buzzer. For example, during the process of the first information reading and writing device 120 writing the stove's address information to the information storage device, the indicator light can flash continuously and / or the buzzer can sound an alarm every second to prompt the user that the first information reading and writing device 120 is writing the address information to the information storage device. As another example, the indicator light can remain on and / or the buzzer can sound for 5 seconds and then turn off to prompt the user that the first information reading and writing device 120 has written the address information to the information storage device. The first prompting device 140 in the above scheme is only exemplary and is not a limitation on the first prompting device 140.

[0054] Therefore, by setting up a first prompting device 140 on the stove to prompt the user, the user can more clearly and intuitively know whether the stove's address information has been written to the information storage device, thus improving the user experience.

[0055] For example, the drive signal may include a data code. The data code includes the stove's address information and firepower information. The data code can be represented using a finite number of logic 1s and logic 0s. Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the representation of a stove's network signal using binary numbers according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. It can be understood that the format of the drive control signal can be the same as... Figure 3 The distribution network signals shown are exactly the same. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the data code DATA can be represented by 9 bytes, from byte 3 to byte 11. The stove's address information can be represented by the first 4 bytes. Each byte can be represented by 8 logical 1s or logical 0s, resulting in different address information. Each stove corresponds one-to-one with its address information; therefore, different logical data can be used to represent different address information to identify different stoves. The stove's firepower information can include firepower data and firepower status. The firepower data can be represented by the 4 bytes following the address information, indicating whether the stove's burner is at high or low flame. The firepower status can be indicated by the last byte, showing whether the burner is ignited.

[0056] Therefore, the drive control signal can be implemented using communication signals with the data format described above. This simplifies the control logic of the range hood and cooktop, making it technically easier to implement and more reliable.

[0057] For example, the drive signal may also include: a synchronization code, a frame header, a preamble code, and / or a checksum. For example... Figure 3 As shown, TS is the synchronization code, which can be set to a fixed value, for example, four logic 1s. The synchronization code is used to determine the frame header. The frame header is... Figure 3 This is shown as TE. The frame header can be set as follows: Figure 3 The logic 0 shown lasts for 2 milliseconds, and the logic 1 lasts for 6 milliseconds. The frame header can be used to distinguish different subsequent data. Figure 3 In this code, TP1 and TP2 are both preambles, each consisting of one byte. TP1 can be set to a fixed value, such as 0xAA. TP2 can also be set to a fixed value, such as 0x55. The preambles are used to restore the first communication device 130 from an idle state to an operational state, ensuring that subsequent signals can be effectively transmitted to the smoke machine. Figure 3 The TC (Checksum) is a 1-byte checksum. It is used to verify the stove's address and firepower information in the data code, ensuring the information is not distorted. The verification logic could be, for example, accumulating bytes 1 through 11 and then taking the lower 8 bits. Additionally, in... Figure 3 It also includes a protection time TG, which can be set to a fixed value, such as logic 0.

[0058] Therefore, the drive control signal utilizes the above-mentioned communication signal format to effectively improve the reliability of signal transmission, making the network distribution between the stove and the range hood smoother, safer, and more accurate.

[0059] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a smoke hood is provided. Figure 2 A schematic block diagram of a range hood according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The range hood is provided with an actuator 250, such as a motor, a guide vane, etc. Figure 2 As shown, the smoke machine may also be equipped with a second control device 210, a second information reading and writing device 220, a second communication device 230, and a memory 240. The actuator 250, the second information reading and writing device 220, the second communication device 230, and the memory 240 are all connected to the second control device 210.

[0060] The second information reading and writing device 220 is used to automatically read the address information of the stove from the information storage device when the information storage device is within a second preset range, under the control of the second control device 210. For example, when the user brings the information storage device close to the second reading and writing device 220, the second information reading and writing device 220 can automatically read the address information of the stove stored therein.

[0061] For example, the second information reading / writing device 220 can be a near-field communication (NFC) reader / writer. Similarly, the second preset range can be arbitrarily selected between 0 and 10 centimeters. The process of the second information reading / writing device 220 reading information is similar to the process of the first information reading / writing device 120 writing information, and will not be described in detail here for simplicity. Because NFC technology has extremely high security and privacy, it has performance advantages in short-range communication and is not easily affected by external signals. Furthermore, devices capable of implementing NFC functionality are relatively inexpensive, saving resources.

[0062] The second communication device 230 is used to receive drive control signals from the cooktop. The drive control signals include the cooktop's address information and the burner's firepower information. Exemplarily, corresponding to the first communication device 130 being a wireless radio frequency transmitter, the second communication device 230 can be a wireless radio frequency receiver. For example, this device can be a 433 wireless receiver module. The drive control signals can be transmitted from the cooktop to the range hood via the wireless radio frequency transmitter and receiver.

[0063] The aforementioned wireless radio frequency receiving device, while meeting the requirements of network communication, has advantages such as low power consumption, high reliability, and ease of use for users.

[0064] In addition to controlling the second information reading and writing device 220 to perform reading operations, the second control device 210 is also used to store the address information of the stove in the memory 240. During the network operation of the range hood and stove, the second control device 210 can use this address information to link the range hood and stove. Specifically, the second control device 210 is also used to compare the address information in the drive control signal with the address information stored in the memory 240 when it receives a drive control signal, and if the comparison result indicates that the address information in the drive control signal is the same as the address information stored in the memory 240, it controls the actuator 250 to perform corresponding operations based on the firepower information. For example, it controls the opening or closing of the range hood's air guide plate according to the firepower information to flexibly and accurately adjust the air intake of the range hood, thereby effectively and promptly absorbing cooking fumes.

[0065] Therefore, a range hood with this structure can automatically receive the cooktop's address information and drive control signals from an external information storage device, and then perform network distribution based on the received signals, thereby achieving intelligent control. This reduces user operations and improves the user experience.

[0066] Exemplarily, the range hood also includes a second prompting device 260. The second prompting device 260 can be used to prompt the user that it is being paired with the stove after receiving the stove's address information. It can also be used to prompt the user that the network pairing with the stove is complete after the address information is stored in the memory 240. Similar to the first prompting device 140, the second prompting device 260 can also be an indicator light and / or a buzzer. For example, during the process of the second information reading / writing device 220 reading the stove's address information, the indicator light can flash continuously and / or the buzzer can sound an alarm every second to prompt the user that the range hood and stove are being paired. After the second control device 210 stores the stove's address information in the memory 240, the indicator light can remain on and / or the buzzer can sound for 5 seconds and then turn off to prompt the user that the network pairing with the range hood and stove is complete. The second prompting device 260 in the above scheme is merely exemplary and not a limitation thereof.

[0067] Therefore, by installing a second indicator device 260 on the range hood to inform the user of the current network connection status, the user can more clearly and intuitively know whether the range hood and cooktop have been successfully connected to the network, thus improving the user experience.

[0068] According to a third aspect of the present invention, a cooktop-stove linkage system is provided. It includes any of the cooktops and cooktops described above. Through the cooktop-stove linkage system, the user can operate the cooktop to automatically control the cooktop. Specifically, it automatically changes the exhaust mode of the cooktop based on the cooktop's heat output information. Furthermore, the cooktop and cooktop can be networked simply by moving the information storage device, eliminating the need for cumbersome user operations and improving the user experience.

[0069] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a networking method for a cooktop is provided. Figure 4 A schematic flowchart of a networking method for a cooktop according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 4 As shown, the networking method includes the following steps.

[0070] In step S410, when the information storage device is within the first preset range, the address information of the stove is automatically written into the information storage device. The information storage device transmits the address information to the range hood, so that the range hood stores the address information to complete the network configuration operation. It can be understood that the information transmission of this information storage device can be achieved based on the user's movement of the information storage device.

[0071] Step S420: Generate a drive control signal based on the firepower signal of the stove's burner, wherein the drive control signal includes the stove's address information and the burner's firepower information.

[0072] Step S430: The drive control signal is transmitted to the smoke machine, so that the smoke machine can drive its actuator based on the drive control signal. Specifically, the smoke machine can compare the address information of the drive control signal with the stored address information, and if the comparison result indicates that the address information of the drive control signal is the same as the stored address information, it can control the actuator of the smoke machine to perform the corresponding operation according to the firepower information.

[0073] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a control method for a smoke hood is provided. Figure 5 A schematic flowchart of a control method for a range hood according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 5 As shown, the control method includes the following steps.

[0074] Step S510: When the information storage device is within the second preset range, the address information of the stove is automatically read from the information storage device.

[0075] Step S520: Store address information.

[0076] Step S530: Receive drive control signal from the stove, wherein the drive control signal includes the stove's address information and the stove's burner firepower information.

[0077] Step S540: Compare the address information in the drive control signal with the stored address information;

[0078] Step S550: If the comparison result indicates that the address information in the drive control signal is the same as the stored address information, the actuator of the smoke machine is controlled to perform the corresponding operation according to the fire information.

[0079] Those skilled in the art, by reading the above detailed description of the cooktop, will be able to understand the composition, working method, and technical effect of the range hood and the cooktop-range hood linkage system, as well as the specific steps and technical effects of the above-mentioned networking method for the cooktop and the control method for the range hood. For the sake of brevity, these will not be elaborated further here.

[0080] 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 the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made therein by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. All such changes and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the invention as claimed in the appended claims.

[0081] Numerous specific details are set forth in the specification provided herein. However, it will be understood that embodiments of the invention 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.

[0082] Similarly, it should be understood that, in order to streamline the invention and aid in understanding one or more of the various aspects of the invention, features of the invention are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof in the description of exemplary embodiments of the invention. However, this approach should not be construed as reflecting an intention that the claimed invention requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as reflected in the corresponding claims, its inventive point lies in solving the corresponding technical problem with fewer features than all of those in 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 the invention.

[0083] 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.

[0084] 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 the invention and form different embodiments. For example, in the claims, any of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

[0085] It should be noted that the above embodiments are illustrative of the invention 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. The invention 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.

[0086] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention or an explanation of that embodiment. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A stove, characterized in that, It is equipped with a first information reading and writing device, a first control device, and a first communication device. The first control device is used to automatically control the first information reading and writing device to write the address information of the stove to the information storage device when the information storage device is within a first preset range. The information storage device is used to transmit the address information to the range hood so that the range hood can store the address information to complete the network distribution operation. The first control device is also used to generate a drive control signal based on the firepower signal of the stove's burner. The drive control signal includes the address information of the stove and the firepower information of the burner. The first communication device is used to transmit the drive control signal to the smoke machine, so that the smoke machine compares the address information of the drive control signal with the stored address information, and if the comparison result indicates that the two are the same, controls the actuator of the smoke machine to perform corresponding operations according to the firepower information.

2. The stove as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first information reading and writing device is a near-field communication reader / writer, and the information storage device is a near-field communication tag card.

3. The stove as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drive control signal includes a data code, which includes the address information of the stove and the firepower information; The drive control signal also includes: synchronization code, frame header, preamble code and / or check code.

4. The stove as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It is also equipped with a first prompting device, which is used to prompt the user that the address information of the stove is being written to the information storage device or to prompt the user to complete the writing operation after the address information is written to the information storage device.

5. The stove as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first communication device is a wireless radio frequency transmitter.

6. A range hood, comprising an actuator, characterized in that, It is also equipped with a second information reading and writing device, a second control device, a second communication device, and a memory. The second communication device is used to receive drive control signals from the stove, the drive control signals including the address information of the stove and the firepower information of the stove's burners; The second control device is used to control the second information reading and writing device to automatically read the address information of the stove from the information storage device when the information storage device is within the second preset range, and to store the address information of the stove in the memory; the second control device is also used to compare the address information in the drive control signal with the address information stored in the memory, and, if the comparison result indicates that the two are the same, to control the actuator to perform corresponding operations according to the firepower information.

7. The range hood as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The second information reading and writing device is a near-field communication reader / writer.

8. The range hood as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The second communication device is a wireless radio frequency receiver.

9. The range hood as described in any one of claims 6-8, characterized in that, The range hood also includes: The second prompting device is used to prompt the user that the stove is being paired with the stove after receiving the address information of the stove, or to prompt the user to complete the network pairing with the stove after storing the address information in the memory.

10. A range hood and stove linkage system, characterized in that, Includes the cooktop as described in any one of claims 1 to 5 and the range hood as described in any one of claims 6 to 9.

11. A networking method for a stove as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, include: When the information storage device is within a first preset range, the address information of the stove is automatically written into the information storage device. The information storage device is used to transmit the address information to the range hood so that the range hood can store the address information to complete the network distribution operation. A drive control signal is generated based on the firepower signal of the burner of the stove, wherein the drive control signal includes the address information of the stove and the firepower information of the burner; The drive control signal is transmitted to the smoke machine, which compares the address information of the drive control signal with the stored address information. If the comparison result indicates that the two are the same, the smoke machine's actuator is controlled to perform corresponding operations based on the firepower information.

12. A control method for a smoke machine as described in any one of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that, include: When the information storage device is within the second preset range, the address information of the stove is automatically read from the information storage device; Store the address information; The stove receives a drive control signal, wherein the drive control signal includes the address information of the stove and the firepower information of the stove's burners; Compare the address information in the drive control signal with the stored address information; and If the comparison results indicate that the two are the same, the actuator of the smoke machine is controlled to perform the corresponding operation based on the firepower information.

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