Water quality detection method and device, food processor and storage medium

By introducing a water level detection module and voltage signal comparison technology into the blender, the problem of the blender being unable to detect water quality has been solved, improving the blender's safety and ease of use.

CN116106365BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18GUANGDONG MIDEA CONSUMER ELECTRICS MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202111329953.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-11-10
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2041-11-10

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Technical Problem

Current food processors cannot test water quality, which affects users' health.

Method used

A water level detection module is introduced into the food processor. It generates a voltage signal to detect water quality, compares the voltage signal with a reference voltage value to determine the water quality status, and adjusts the food processing flow based on the comparison results.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables the food processor to test water quality, improving safety and ease of use, and ensuring that the water quality meets users' health requirements.

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Abstract

The application discloses a water quality detection method and device, a food processor and a storage medium, and relates to the technical field of the food processor. The water quality detection method is applied to the food processor, and the food processor comprises a water level detection module. The water level detection module is used for generating a voltage signal when the water level in a cup body of the food processor reaches a preset position. The water quality detection method comprises the following steps: determining a voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal when a water quality detection instruction is received; comparing the voltage value with a reference voltage value to obtain a comparison result, wherein the reference voltage value is a voltage value corresponding to a voltage signal generated when the water level detection module is filled with water of reference water quality in the cup body; and determining a water quality condition of water in the cup body according to the comparison result. The water quality is detected on the basis of the hardware of the water level detection module in the food processor. Only the program in the core controller needs to be adjusted, and the water quality detection can be realized, thereby improving the safety and ease of use of the food processor.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food processor technology, and in particular to a water quality testing method, apparatus, food processor, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Blenders typically require the addition of water during use; for example, fully automatic blenders can first add water, boil a portion of the liquid, and then add more water to achieve a palatable temperature, reducing the user's waiting time for drinking. Therefore, the water quality inside the blender has a significant impact on the user's health, making water quality testing a pressing technical issue that needs to be addressed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide a water quality testing method, device, food processor, and storage medium, aiming to solve the technical problem that food processors in the prior art cannot test water quality.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this invention provides a water quality detection method applied to a blender. The blender includes a water level detection module, which generates a voltage signal when the water level inside the blender's container reaches a preset position. The water quality detection method includes the following steps:

[0005] Upon receiving a water quality testing command, determine the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal;

[0006] The voltage value is compared with a reference voltage value to obtain the comparison result. The reference voltage value is the voltage signal generated by the water level detection module when the cup contains water of reference quality; and...

[0007] The water quality of the water in the cup is determined based on the comparison results.

[0008] Optionally, determine the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal, including:

[0009] Upon receiving a water quality testing command, the water level detection module checks whether it generates a voltage signal.

[0010] If a voltage signal exists, then acquire the real-time voltage value of the voltage signal; and,

[0011] When the real-time voltage value is in a stable state, the voltage value in the stable state is taken as the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal.

[0012] Optionally, the food processor also includes a water supply module. Upon receiving a water quality detection command, after detecting whether the water level detection module generates a voltage signal, it also includes:

[0013] If no voltage signal is present, the water supply module is driven to deliver water to the cup so that the water level detection module generates a voltage signal.

[0014] Optionally, after determining the water quality of the water in the cup based on the comparison results, the process may also include:

[0015] Determine the corresponding cooking process information based on water quality conditions; and,

[0016] The food processor is driven by information about the cooking process.

[0017] Optionally, the food processor also includes a display module, which, after determining the processing information corresponding to the water quality, includes:

[0018] The water quality status and cooking process information are sent to the display module so that the display module can show the water quality status and cooking process information.

[0019] Optionally, water quality status includes filtered water, and the water quality status of the water in the cup is determined based on the comparison results, including:

[0020] If the comparison result shows that the voltage value is greater than the reference voltage value, the water quality is determined to be filtered water.

[0021] Optionally, water quality status includes tap water. The water quality status of the water in the cup is determined based on the comparison results, including:

[0022] If the comparison result shows that the voltage value is less than the reference voltage value, the water quality is determined to be tap water.

[0023] Furthermore, to achieve the above objectives, this invention also proposes a water quality detection device for use in a blender. The blender includes a water level detection module, which generates a voltage signal when the water level inside the blender's container reaches a preset position. Water quality detection device:

[0024] The detection module is used to determine the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal when a water quality detection command is received.

[0025] The comparison module compares the voltage value with a reference voltage value to obtain a comparison result. The reference voltage value is the voltage signal generated by the water level detection module when the cup contains water of a reference water quality.

[0026] The judgment module is used to determine the water quality status of the water in the cup based on the comparison results.

[0027] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, the present invention also proposes a food processor, which includes: a water level detection module, a memory, a processor, and a water quality detection program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. The water level detection module is used to generate a voltage signal when the water level in the food processor reaches a preset position. When the water quality detection program is executed by the processor, it implements the water quality detection method as described above.

[0028] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, the present invention also proposes a storage medium storing a water quality detection program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the water quality detection method as described above.

[0029] In this invention, a water quality detection method is applied to a blender. The blender includes a water level detection module, which generates a voltage signal when the water level in the blender's container reaches a preset position. Upon receiving a water quality detection command, the blender determines the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal generated by the water level detection module; then, it compares the voltage value with a reference voltage value to obtain a comparison result; finally, it determines the water quality status of the water in the container based on the comparison result. This invention performs water quality detection based on the hardware of the water level detection module within the blender. Only adjustments to the program within the core controller are needed to achieve water quality detection, thus improving the safety and ease of use of the blender. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a food processor in the hardware operating environment of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit principle of one embodiment of the water level detection module of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of the first embodiment of the water quality testing method of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic flowchart of the second embodiment of the water quality testing method of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of an embodiment of the water quality testing device of the present invention.

[0035] Explanation of icon numbers:

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[0037] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0038] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a food processor, which is part of the hardware operating environment involved in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0040] like Figure 1As shown, the water quality testing device may include: a processor 1001, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a communication bus 1002, a user interface 1003, a network interface 1004, a memory 1005, and a water level detection module 1006. The communication bus 1002 is used to enable communication between these components. The user interface 1003 may include a display screen, and optionally, it may also include a standard wired interface or a wireless interface. In this invention, the wired interface of the user interface 1003 may be a USB interface. The network interface 1004 may optionally include a standard wired interface or a wireless interface (such as a Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi) interface). The memory 1005 may be a high-speed random access memory (RAM) or a non-volatile memory (NVM), such as a disk storage device. The memory 1005 may also optionally be a storage device independent of the aforementioned processor 1001. The water level detection module 1006 is used to detect the water level inside the blender's container.

[0041] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 1 The structure shown does not constitute a limitation on water quality testing equipment and may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, the memory 1005, which is identified as a computer storage medium, may include an operating system, a network communication module, a user interface module, and a water quality detection program.

[0043] exist Figure 1 In the water quality testing equipment shown, the network interface 1004 is mainly used to connect to the backend server and communicate data with the backend server; the user interface 1003 is mainly used to connect to the user equipment; the water quality testing equipment calls the water quality testing program stored in the memory 1005 through the processor 1001 and executes the water quality testing method provided in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit principle of one embodiment of the water level detection module of the present invention. Figure 2As shown, the water level detection module may include a first resistor R1, a second resistor R2, a capacitor C, a probe T, and a power input terminal VCC. The first end of the first resistor R1 is connected to the power input terminal VCC, and the second end of the first resistor R1 is connected to the first end of the second resistor R2, the first end of the capacitor C, and the probe T. The probe T is disposed inside the cup of the food processor. The second end of the second resistor R2 is connected to the processor 1001, and the second end of the capacitor C has the same potential as the cup body 1007.

[0045] The detection principle of the water level detection module is as follows: Assuming the power input voltage VCC is 5V, if the water level in the cup 1007 does not reach the height of the probe T, there is an open circuit between the probe T and the cup 1007, and the processor 1001 receives a voltage of 5V. If the water level in the cup 1007 reaches the height of the probe T, there is a closed circuit between the probe T and the cup 1007. Since the water in the cup 1007 has a certain resistance, the resistance of the water and the first resistor R1 divide the voltage across the power input VCC, so the voltage received by the processor 1001 is less than 5V. The specific value of the voltage received by the processor 1001 is related to the resistance of the first resistor R1 and the resistance of the water. The processor 1001 can determine that the water level in the cup has reached the position of the probe when the voltage of the probe is less than 5V. Of course, the water level detection module 1007 may also include other components, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0046] Based on the above hardware structure, an embodiment of the water quality testing method of the present invention is proposed.

[0047] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the first embodiment of the water quality testing method of the present invention, which presents the first embodiment of the water quality testing method of the present invention.

[0048] In the first embodiment, the water quality detection method is applied to the blender as described above, wherein the water level detection module in the blender generates a voltage signal when the water level in the blender's container reaches a preset position.

[0049] It should be noted that the preset position can be the location of probe T, and its specific height relative to the cup can be set according to requirements; this embodiment does not impose any limitations on this. The voltage signal refers to the voltage received by the processor from the water level detection module when the water level in the blender's cup reaches the preset position. The voltage value of this signal is less than the power supply voltage connected to the water level detection module. Figure 2 For example, the voltage value of this voltage signal is less than 5V. This means that when the processor receives this voltage signal, it indicates that the blender's container already contains a certain amount of water.

[0050] In this embodiment, the water quality testing method includes the following steps:

[0051] Step S10: Upon receiving a water quality testing command, determine the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal.

[0052] It should be understood that the execution subject of this embodiment can be the aforementioned food processor, specifically a control module within the food processor, such as a core controller; this embodiment will be described using a core controller as an example.

[0053] It should be noted that the food processor can interact with the user via an interactive module. This module receives user-triggered water quality testing commands and generates water quality testing instructions, which are then transmitted to the core controller. Alternatively, when the food processor is executing a cooking program, and the program reaches a stage involving water treatment, the water treatment module sends back a processing signal. The core controller receives this processing signal and uses it as a water quality testing command.

[0054] In practical implementation, this voltage signal is typically used by the core controller to determine the water level inside the cup. The output of the water level detection module is connected to the I / O (input / output) port of the core controller. The core controller can detect the voltage at this I / O port to determine whether a voltage signal has been received and its voltage value.

[0055] by Figure 2 Taking the water detection module shown as an example, when the water level in the cup has not reached the preset position, the voltage at this I / O port is 5V. When the water level in the cup reaches the preset position, the voltage at this I / O port is less than 5V due to voltage division. Furthermore, the voltage at the I / O port varies depending on the equivalent resistance of the water. Specifically, the smaller the equivalent resistance of the water, the lower the voltage at the I / O port; conversely, the larger the equivalent resistance of the water, the higher the voltage at the I / O port.

[0056] In this embodiment, to ensure the normal execution of the water quality detection function, step S10 may specifically include: when a water quality detection command is received, detecting whether the water level detection module generates a voltage signal; if a voltage signal exists, acquiring the real-time voltage value of the voltage signal; when the real-time voltage value is in a stable state, using the voltage value in the stable state as the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal.

[0057] It should be noted that the voltage signal refers to a voltage less than 5V. If the voltage at the I / O port is less than 5V, it indicates that the blender's container has reached the preset position, confirming the presence of a voltage signal, and water quality testing can be performed. However, the blender may vibrate, causing water surface movement within the container. To improve testing accuracy, the voltage signal after it has stabilized should be used as the basis for testing, thus avoiding detection deviations caused by external factors. A stable state means that the voltage value remains unchanged over a period of time. For example, if the voltage value does not fluctuate within 5 seconds or the fluctuation is within a preset range, the real-time voltage value is considered to be in a stable state.

[0058] Understandably, when the voltage at the I / O port is 5V, it indicates that the blender's container has not reached the preset position, and a voltage signal is determined to be absent, making normal water quality detection impossible. In this case, water needs to be supplied to the container to perform water quality detection. In this embodiment, the blender also includes a water supply module; when the core controller receives a water quality detection command, if the voltage at the I / O port is 5V, it drives the water supply module to supply water to the container, thereby causing the water level detection module to generate a voltage signal.

[0059] It should be noted that the water supply module may include a water tank and a water pump. Typically, the blender can pre-store a certain amount of water in the tank, thus avoiding the need for the user to add water while the blender is running, ensuring user safety. Specifically, the core controller can drive the water pump to supply water to the cup until the voltage at the I / O port is less than 5V; and if it detects that the difference between the voltage at the I / O port and 5V remains greater than a threshold for a period of time, it controls the water pump to stop, pausing the supply of water to the cup.

[0060] Step S20: Compare the voltage value with the reference voltage value to obtain the comparison result. The reference voltage value is the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal generated by the water level detection module when the cup is filled with water of reference quality.

[0061] It is understandable that water quality is related to the conductive impurities in the water. Generally, the more conductive impurities there are, the lower the equivalent resistance of the water body, and the lower the voltage value of the voltage signal; conversely, the fewer conductive impurities there are, the higher the equivalent resistance of the water body, and the higher the voltage value of the voltage signal. Therefore, the water quality can be determined by judging the voltage of the voltage signal.

[0062] It should be noted that the reference water quality is primarily used as a reference for evaluating the water quality within the blender container. By pre-filling the blender container with water of this reference quality, the voltage value at the I / O port is recorded to obtain a reference voltage value; of course, the water level of the reference quality must also reach the aforementioned preset position. This reference voltage value is then stored in the memory. After determining the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal, the core controller retrieves the reference voltage value from the memory and compares the two. Therefore, comparing the voltage value with the reference voltage value is equivalent to comparing the current water quality within the container with the reference water quality. The reference water quality can be distilled water, etc., and this embodiment does not impose any limitations on this.

[0063] Step S30: Determine the water quality status of the water in the cup based on the comparison results.

[0064] Understandably, the comparison results can include the magnitude of the voltage value and the reference voltage value, and / or the difference between the two. In this embodiment, water quality mainly refers to the amount of conductive impurities in the water; the fewer the conductive impurities, the better the water quality; conversely, the more conductive impurities, the worse the water quality. Specifically, if the voltage value is greater than the reference voltage value, the water quality in the cup is determined to be better than the reference water quality; if the voltage value is less than the reference voltage value, the water quality in the cup is determined to be worse than the reference water quality; if the voltage value is equal to the reference voltage value, the water quality in the cup is determined to be equal to the reference water quality. Of course, the difference between the two can also be considered; the larger the difference, the further the difference between the water quality in the cup and the reference water quality.

[0065] In the first embodiment, the core controller within the blender can determine the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal generated by the water level detection module upon receiving a water quality detection command; then, it compares the voltage value with a reference voltage value to obtain a comparison result; finally, it determines the water quality status of the water in the cup based on the comparison result. This embodiment performs water quality detection based on the hardware of the water level detection module within the blender. Only adjustments to the program within the core controller are needed to achieve water quality detection, thus improving the safety and ease of use of the blender.

[0066] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a schematic flowchart of a second embodiment of the water quality testing method of the present invention. Based on the above embodiments, a second embodiment of the water quality testing method of the present invention is proposed.

[0067] In the second embodiment, after step S30, the following may also be included:

[0068] Step S40: Determine the cooking process information corresponding to the water quality condition.

[0069] It's important to note that the cooking process information refers to the cooking operations that the food processor can perform. During operation, the food processor can perform water quality testing before mixing water and ingredients, and then execute subsequent processing steps after the water quality test. Therefore, to ensure user health, appropriate treatment is necessary after determining the water quality in the container. For example, water with poor quality can be filtered or heated.

[0070] Most food processors are household appliances, so the water users add can be either filtered water or tap water. Tap water tends to contain more conductive impurities and is of lower quality. This implementation method categorizes the tested water quality as filtered water or tap water, and determines the type of water in the container based on the comparison results.

[0071] In practical implementation, to facilitate the distinction between filtered water and tap water, a reference water quality is defined as water quality between that of filtered water and tap water; that is, the concentration of conductive impurities in the reference water is lower than that of tap water and greater than or equal to that of filtered water. The distinction between filtered water and tap water is based on the relationship between the voltage value and the reference voltage value. Specifically, if the comparison result shows a voltage value greater than the reference voltage value, the water quality is determined to be filtered water; if the comparison result shows a voltage value less than the reference voltage value, the water quality is determined to be tap water.

[0072] It should be noted that, due to the higher levels of conductive impurities in tap water, the processing information for tap water may include both filtration and heating processes. Filtered water, on the other hand, contains fewer conductive impurities, so the processing information for filtered water may include heating. Of course, the processing information for different water quality conditions can be set according to requirements, and this implementation method does not impose any limitations on this.

[0073] Step S50: Drive the food processor according to the food processing information.

[0074] It should be noted that food processors also include various cooking components, such as filtering devices or heating devices.

[0075] After determining the corresponding cooking process information for various water quality conditions, the corresponding cooking mechanism in the food processor can be driven to execute the corresponding cooking process.

[0076] In this embodiment, to improve the user experience, the food processor may also include a display module, which can receive water quality and food processing information sent by the core controller and display the water quality and food processing information.

[0077] In practical implementation, the display module can use an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen and other devices. The LCD is connected to the core controller, receives data sent by the core controller, and displays it. In addition, by displaying water quality status and cooking process information, users can understand the current internal water quality status and cooking process of the blender. If the user finds that the added water is different from what was expected, they can stop the blender and add water again.

[0078] It's important to note that after completing the processing steps corresponding to the water quality condition, the blender can continue with pre-set processes. For example, during the blending process, to reduce user waiting time, the blender can dilute the liquid for drinking. In this case, the blender tests the water used for dilution and executes the corresponding processing steps. If the water used for dilution is tap water, it will be filtered and heated, etc. Then, the blender will dilute the treated water with the liquid and provide the diluted liquid to the user.

[0079] In the second embodiment, the core controller within the food processor determines the water quality and then the corresponding food processing information; it then drives the food processor based on this information. This embodiment treats water with different quality conditions to ensure water cleanliness, thereby improving the safety of the food processor.

[0080] Furthermore, this invention also proposes a storage medium storing a water quality testing program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the water quality testing method described above. Since this storage medium can employ the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it at least possesses the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, and will not be elaborated further here.

[0081] In addition, refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of an embodiment of the water quality testing device of the present invention. The present invention also proposes a water quality testing device applied to a food processor, the food processor including a water level detection module; the water quality testing device includes:

[0082] The detection module 100 is used to determine the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal when a water quality detection command is received.

[0083] It should be noted that the food processor can interact with the user using an interactive module. This module receives user-triggered water quality testing operations and generates a water quality testing command, which is then transmitted to the testing module 100. Alternatively, when the food processor is executing a cooking program, and the program reaches a stage involving water treatment, the water treatment module sends a processing signal to the testing module 100. The testing module 100 receives this processing signal and uses it as a water quality testing command.

[0084] In practical implementation, this voltage signal is typically used by the detection module 100 to determine the water level inside the cup. The output of the water level detection module is connected to the I / O (input / output) port of the controller in the detection module 100. The controller can determine whether a voltage signal has been received and its voltage value by detecting the voltage at this I / O port.

[0085] by Figure 2 Taking the water detection module shown as an example, when the water level in the cup has not reached the preset position, the voltage at this I / O port is 5V. When the water level in the cup reaches the preset position, the voltage at this I / O port is less than 5V due to voltage division. Furthermore, the voltage at the I / O port varies depending on the equivalent resistance of the water. Specifically, the smaller the equivalent resistance of the water, the lower the voltage at the I / O port; conversely, the larger the equivalent resistance of the water, the higher the voltage at the I / O port.

[0086] The comparison module 200 is used to compare the voltage value with the reference voltage value to obtain the comparison result. The reference voltage value is the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal generated by the water level detection module when the cup is filled with water of reference quality.

[0087] It is understandable that water quality is related to the conductive impurities in the water. Generally, the more conductive impurities there are, the lower the equivalent resistance of the water body, and the lower the voltage value of the voltage signal; conversely, the fewer conductive impurities there are, the higher the equivalent resistance of the water body, and the higher the voltage value of the voltage signal. Therefore, the water quality can be determined by judging the voltage of the voltage signal.

[0088] It should be noted that the reference water quality is primarily used as a reference for evaluating the water quality within the blender container. By pre-filling the blender container with water of the reference water quality, the voltage value at the I / O port is recorded to obtain a reference voltage value; of course, the water level of the reference water quality must also reach the aforementioned preset position. This reference voltage value is then stored in the memory. After determining the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal, the comparison module 200 retrieves the reference voltage value from the memory and compares the two. Therefore, comparing the voltage value with the reference voltage value is equivalent to comparing the current water quality within the container with the reference water quality. The reference water quality can be distilled water, etc., and this embodiment does not impose any limitations on this.

[0089] The judgment module 300 is used to determine the water quality status of the water in the cup based on the comparison results.

[0090] Understandably, the comparison results can include the magnitude of the voltage value and the reference voltage value, and / or the difference between the two. In this embodiment, water quality mainly refers to the amount of conductive impurities in the water; the fewer the conductive impurities, the better the water quality; conversely, the more conductive impurities, the worse the water quality. Specifically, if the voltage value is greater than the reference voltage value, the water quality in the cup is determined to be better than the reference water quality; if the voltage value is less than the reference voltage value, the water quality in the cup is determined to be worse than the reference water quality; if the voltage value is equal to the reference voltage value, the water quality in the cup is determined to be equal to the reference water quality. Of course, the difference between the two can also be considered; the larger the difference, the further the difference between the water quality in the cup and the reference water quality.

[0091] In this embodiment, when the detection module 100 receives a water quality detection command, it determines the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal; then, the comparison module 200 compares the voltage value with a reference voltage value to obtain a comparison result; finally, the judgment module 300 determines the water quality status of the water in the cup based on the comparison result. This embodiment performs water quality detection based on the hardware of the water level detection module in the blender. Only the program in the core controller needs to be adjusted to achieve water quality detection, thus improving the safety and ease of use of the blender.

[0092] In one embodiment, the detection module 100 is further configured to detect whether the water level detection module generates a voltage signal when a water quality detection command is received; if a voltage signal exists, the real-time voltage value of the voltage signal is obtained; and when the real-time voltage value is in a stable state, the voltage value in the stable state is used as the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal.

[0093] In one embodiment, the detection module 100 is further configured to drive the water supply module to deliver water to the cup body if no voltage signal is present, so that the water level detection module generates a voltage signal.

[0094] In one embodiment, the water quality testing device further includes a drive module, which is used to determine the cooking process information corresponding to the water quality condition and drive the food processor according to the cooking process information.

[0095] In one embodiment, the water quality testing device further includes a display module, which sends water quality status and cooking process information to the display module so that the display module can display the water quality status and cooking process information.

[0096] In one embodiment, the water quality condition includes filtered water, and the judgment module 300 is further configured to determine the water quality condition as filtered water if the comparison result shows that the voltage value is greater than the reference voltage value.

[0097] In one embodiment, the water quality condition includes tap water, and the judgment module 300 is further configured to determine the water quality condition as tap water if the comparison result shows that the voltage value is less than the reference voltage value.

[0098] Other embodiments or specific implementations of the water quality testing device of the present invention can refer to the above-described method embodiments, and therefore have at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0099] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or system that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or system. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or system that includes that element.

[0100] The sequence numbers of the above embodiments of the present invention are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. In the unit claims listing several devices, several of these devices may be embodied by the same hardware item. The use of the terms first, second, and third, etc., does not indicate any order and can be interpreted as names.

[0101] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms. Of course, they can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as a read-only memory image (ROM) / random access memory (RAM), magnetic disk, optical disk), and includes several instructions to cause a terminal device (which may be a mobile phone, computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0102] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present invention's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water quality testing method, characterized in that, This invention relates to a food processor, which includes a water level detection module. The water level detection module generates a voltage signal when the water level inside the food processor's container reaches a preset position. The water level detection module includes a first resistor, a second resistor, a capacitor, a probe, and a power input terminal VCC. The first end of the first resistor is connected to the power input terminal VCC. The second end of the first resistor is connected to the first end of the second resistor, the first end of the capacitor, and the probe. The probe is disposed inside the food processor. The second end of the second resistor is connected to the processor. The second end of the capacitor has the same potential as the food processor. The water quality testing method includes the following steps: Upon receiving a water quality testing command, determine the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal; The voltage value is compared with a reference voltage value to obtain a comparison result, wherein the reference voltage value is the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal generated by the water level detection module when the cup contains water of reference quality; and... The water quality of the water in the cup is determined based on the comparison results.

2. The water quality testing method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Determining the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal includes: Upon receiving a water quality testing command, the system checks whether the water level detection module generates a voltage signal. If a voltage signal exists, then acquire the real-time voltage value of the voltage signal; and, When the real-time voltage value is in a stable state, the voltage value in the stable state is taken as the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal.

3. The water quality testing method as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The food processor also includes a water supply module. After receiving a water quality detection command and detecting whether the water level detection module generates a voltage signal, the system further includes: If no voltage signal is present, the water supply module is driven to deliver water to the cup, so that the water level detection module generates a voltage signal.

4. The water quality testing method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, After determining the water quality status of the water in the cup based on the comparison results, the method further includes: Determine the cooking process information corresponding to the water quality conditions; and, The food processor is driven according to the cooking process information.

5. The water quality testing method as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The food processor also includes a display module, and after determining the food processing information corresponding to the water quality condition, it further includes: The water quality status and the cooking process information are sent to the display module so that the display module can display the water quality status and the cooking process information.

6. The water quality testing method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The water quality status includes filtered water, and determining the water quality status of the water in the cup based on the comparison results includes: If the comparison result shows that the voltage value is greater than the reference voltage value, the water quality is determined to be filtered water.

7. The water quality testing method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The water quality status includes tap water, and determining the water quality status of the water in the cup based on the comparison results includes: If the comparison result shows that the voltage value is less than the reference voltage value, the water quality is determined to be tap water.

8. A water quality testing device, characterized in that, This invention relates to a food processor, which includes a water level detection module. The water level detection module generates a voltage signal when the water level inside the food processor's container reaches a preset position. The water level detection module includes a first resistor, a second resistor, a capacitor, a probe, and a power input terminal VCC. The first end of the first resistor is connected to the power input terminal VCC. The second end of the first resistor is connected to the first end of the second resistor, the first end of the capacitor, and the probe. The probe is disposed inside the food processor. The second end of the second resistor is connected to the processor. The second end of the capacitor has the same potential as the food processor. The water quality testing device: The detection module is used to determine the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal when a water quality detection command is received; The comparison module is used to compare the voltage value with a reference voltage value to obtain a comparison result, wherein the reference voltage value is the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal generated by the water level detection module when the cup is filled with water of reference quality; and, The judgment module is used to determine the water quality status of the water in the cup based on the comparison results.

9. A food processor, characterized in that, The food processor includes: a water level detection module, a memory, a processor, and a water quality detection program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. The water level detection module generates a voltage signal when the water level in the food processor's cup reaches a preset position. When the water quality detection program is executed by the processor, it implements the water quality detection method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores a water quality testing program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the water quality testing method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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