Control method and control device of kitchen appliance, kitchen appliance and storage medium

Abstract

The embodiment of the application discloses a kind of control method of kitchen appliance, control device, kitchen appliance and storage medium, temperature detection module includes temperature measuring probe and steering mechanism, steering mechanism is used to adjust the center of temperature measuring probe towards;The control method comprises: using steering mechanism to calibrate the center of temperature measuring probe to the center position of furnace head or cooker;Real-time acquisition temperature of the center position of furnace head or cooker under the state that stove is opened;According to the temperature of the center position of furnace head or cooker under the state that stove is opened, determine current cooking type;According to current cooking type, adjust the air volume of smoke machine.The control method adjusts the center of temperature measuring probe to the center position of furnace head or cooker, is conducive to improving the temperature detection accuracy of temperature detection module, and the adjustment of smoke machine working process according to the temperature detection response is more in line with actual cooking state, improves the intelligentization of kitchen appliance, improves the cooking experience of user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of kitchen equipment technology, and in particular to a control method, control device, kitchen appliance, and storage medium for kitchen appliances. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, range hoods with temperature detection modules are generally installed in a fixed area, with the relative positions of the range hood and cooktop remaining constant. The temperature probes within these modules are also mostly stationary. However, during actual installation, the installation location is influenced by the user's environment and the technician's skill level. This can lead to a mismatch between the relative position of the probe and the cooktop and the preset position, resulting in inaccurate temperature readings. Continuing to adjust the range hood's operation based on these preset temperature readings will cause malfunctions. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a control method, control device, kitchen appliance, and storage medium for kitchen appliances, in order to avoid the problem of temperature detection data deviation caused by installation position deviation.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a control method for a kitchen appliance, the kitchen appliance including a stove and a range hood located above the stove, a temperature detection module being provided on the side of the range hood facing the stove, the temperature detection module including a temperature probe and a steering mechanism, the steering mechanism being used to adjust the center orientation of the temperature probe;

[0005] The control method includes:

[0006] The steering mechanism is used to calibrate the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the stove head or cookware.

[0007] Real-time temperature monitoring of the center of the burner or cookware when the stove is on.

[0008] The current cooking type is determined based on the temperature of the center of the burner or pot when the stove is turned on, collected in real time.

[0009] Adjust the airflow of the range hood according to the current cooking type.

[0010] Optionally, calibrating the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the stove head or cookware using the steering mechanism includes:

[0011] When the stove is on, the steering mechanism is controlled to drive the temperature probe to rotate and collect the temperature in real time;

[0012] The center position of the stove or cookware is determined based on the real-time temperature distribution data.

[0013] The steering mechanism drives the center of the temperature probe toward the center of the stove or cookware.

[0014] Optionally, the steering mechanism includes a housing and two telescopic rods. The temperature probe is universally hinged to the inner wall of the housing. The two telescopic rods extend and retract along a first direction and a second direction, respectively, and the first direction and the second direction intersect. The two ends of the telescopic rods are respectively connected to the temperature probe and the inner wall of the housing, and at least one end is connected by a universal hinge.

[0015] When the stove is on, the steering mechanism is controlled to drive the temperature probe to rotate and collect the temperature in real time, including:

[0016] When the stove is on, the two telescopic rods are controlled to extend and retract along the first direction and the second direction respectively, so as to drive the center of the temperature probe to move along the first direction and the second direction respectively, and collect the temperature in real time;

[0017] Based on real-time temperature distribution data, determine the center position of the burner or cookware, including:

[0018] Determine the extreme temperature points in the first and second directions;

[0019] The coordinates of the extreme temperature points in the first and second directions are used as the coordinates of the center position of the stove or cookware in the first and second directions, respectively, to determine the center position of the stove or cookware.

[0020] Optionally, the temperature probe integrates a depth camera, and the steering mechanism is also used to adjust the center orientation of the depth camera;

[0021] Using the steering mechanism to calibrate the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the stove head or cookware includes:

[0022] The steering mechanism is controlled to drive the depth camera to rotate and acquire depth images of the stove.

[0023] Based on the collected depth image of the stove, determine the center position of the burner or pot;

[0024] The steering mechanism drives the center of the temperature probe toward the center of the stove or cookware.

[0025] Optionally, based on the acquired depth image of the stove, the center position of the burner or cookware is determined, including:

[0026] Identify the burner or cookware in the depth image of the cooktop;

[0027] Extract the outer contour of the burner head or pot from the depth image of the stove and fit it into a standard graphic;

[0028] Determine the geometric center of the standard graphic as the center position of the stove or cookware.

[0029] Optionally, calibrating the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the stove head or cookware using the steering mechanism includes:

[0030] Each time the stove is turned on, or at preset intervals after the stove is turned on, the steering mechanism is used to calibrate the center of the temperature probe to the center of the burner or the pot.

[0031] Optionally, before calibrating the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the stove head or cookware using the steering mechanism, the method further includes:

[0032] Temperature is collected in real time after the stove is turned on;

[0033] When the temperature fluctuation within a preset time period is within a preset fluctuation range, the temperature value within the preset time period is compared with the preset temperature range corresponding to various cooking types.

[0034] The temperature value within the preset time period is determined to be outside the temperature range corresponding to any preset cooking type.

[0035] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a control device for a kitchen appliance, the kitchen appliance including a stove and a range hood located above the stove, the range hood being provided with a temperature detection module, the temperature detection module including a temperature probe and a steering mechanism, the steering mechanism being used to adjust the center orientation of the temperature probe;

[0036] The control device includes:

[0037] The calibration module is used to calibrate the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the stove or cookware using the steering mechanism;

[0038] The temperature acquisition module is used to collect the temperature of the center position of the burner or pot when the stove is turned on in real time.

[0039] The cooking type confirmation module is used to determine the current cooking type based on the temperature of the center position of the burner or pot when the stove is on in real time.

[0040] The airflow adjustment module is used to adjust the airflow of the range hood according to the current cooking type.

[0041] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a kitchen appliance, including:

[0042] One or more processors;

[0043] Storage device for storing one or more programs;

[0044] When the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the one or more processors implement the control method for kitchen appliances as described in any of the first aspects.

[0045] Fourthly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the control method for kitchen appliances as described in any of the first aspects.

[0046] This invention provides a control method, control device, kitchen appliance, and storage medium for a kitchen appliance. The kitchen appliance includes a cooktop and a range hood located above the cooktop. A temperature detection module is installed on the side of the range hood facing the cooktop. The temperature detection module includes a temperature probe and a steering mechanism, which adjusts the center orientation of the temperature probe. The control method includes: calibrating the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the burner or cookware using the steering mechanism; collecting the temperature at the center position of the burner or cookware in real time when the cooktop is on; determining the current cooking type based on the real-time collected temperature at the center position of the burner or cookware; and adjusting the airflow of the range hood according to the current cooking type. This control method utilizes the intelligent adjustability of the temperature probe's center orientation, automatically calibrating and adjusting the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the burner or cookware based on the user environment and installation dimensions. This avoids temperature detection data deviations caused by installation positional deviations, improves the accuracy of temperature detection by the temperature detection module, and allows the range hood's operating process, based on the temperature detection response, to better match the actual cooking conditions, enhancing the intelligence of the kitchen appliance and improving the user's cooking experience. Attached Figure Description

[0047] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0048] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of a kitchen appliance provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 2 This is a side view structural diagram of a kitchen appliance provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a temperature detection module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a kitchen appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for controlling a kitchen appliance provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an XOY coordinate system established on a two-dimensional plane where the stove is located, provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 7A This is a temperature data curve in the first direction provided by an embodiment of the present invention when no pot is placed on the stove;

[0055] Figure 7B This is a temperature data curve in the second direction provided by an embodiment of the present invention when no pot is placed on the stove;

[0056] Figure 8A This is a temperature data curve in a first direction when a pot is placed on a stove, as provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 8B This is a temperature data curve in the second direction when a pot is placed on a stove, as provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for controlling a kitchen appliance provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 10A This is a schematic diagram of a depth camera viewing a stove or cookware from the front, provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 10B This is a schematic diagram of a depth camera viewing a stove or cookware at an angle, provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for controlling a kitchen appliance provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0062] Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for controlling a kitchen appliance provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0063] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for a kitchen appliance provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0064] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a kitchen appliance provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0065] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not all of the structures.

[0066] Before discussing the exemplary embodiments in more detail, it should be noted that some exemplary embodiments are described as processes or methods depicted as flowcharts. Although the flowcharts describe the operations (or steps) as sequential processes, many of these operations can be performed in parallel, concurrently, or simultaneously. Furthermore, the order of the operations can be rearranged. The process can be terminated when its operation is completed, but may also have additional steps not included in the figures. The process can correspond to a method, function, procedure, subroutine, subroutine, etc. Moreover, embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0067] The term "comprising" and its variations as used in this invention are open-ended, meaning "including but not limited to". The term "based on" means "at least partially based on". The term "one embodiment" means "at least one embodiment".

[0068] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this invention are only used to distinguish the corresponding contents and are not used to limit the order or interdependence.

[0069] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this invention are illustrative rather than restrictive. Those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0070] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of a kitchen appliance provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a side view structural diagram of a kitchen appliance provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a temperature detection module provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for kitchen appliances provided in an embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is applicable to the cooking process of a user using a stove and a range hood. The control method can be executed by a control device for the kitchen appliance, which can be implemented in software and / or hardware, and can be configured in a control board. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the kitchen appliance includes a cooktop 10 and a range hood 20 located above the cooktop 10. A temperature detection module 30 is installed on the side of the range hood 20 facing the cooktop 10. The temperature detection module 30 includes a temperature probe 31 and a steering mechanism 32. The steering mechanism 32 is used to adjust the center orientation of the temperature probe 31. Figure 4 As shown, the control method includes:

[0071] S110. Use the steering mechanism to calibrate the center of the temperature probe to the center of the stove or cookware.

[0072] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The kitchen appliance includes a cooktop 10 and a range hood 20 located above the cooktop 10. A temperature detection module 30 is installed on the side of the range hood 20 facing the cooktop 10. The temperature detection module 30 includes a temperature probe 31 and a steering mechanism 32. The temperature probe 31 can detect temperature data in the area it faces, and the steering mechanism 32 can adjust the center orientation of the temperature probe 31 so that it can detect temperature data at various points within the area of ​​the cooktop 10. It should be noted that the temperature sensing angle of the temperature probe 31 is conical, meaning it can detect temperature data within a conical area. The center of the temperature probe 31 is the central axis of this conical area, making temperature data detection more accurate. By adjusting the center orientation of the temperature probe 31 using the steering mechanism 32 until it aligns with the center of the burner or cookware, the temperature data at the center of the burner or cookware is used as the temperature data for the entire area of ​​the cooktop 10. At this point, the temperature probe 31 can detect the temperature data during the use of the cooktop 10.

[0073] S120: Real-time acquisition of the temperature at the center of the burner or pot when the stove is on.

[0074] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 When the center of the temperature probe 31 is facing the center of the burner or the pot, the temperature probe 31 can collect the temperature of the center of the burner or the pot in real time when the stove 10 is on. For example, when the stove 10 is off, the temperature probe 31 detects a significant temperature change at the center of the burner or the pot, that is, the stove 10 is successfully ignited. When the stove 10 is on, the temperature probe 31 detects a significant temperature change at the center of the burner or the pot, that is, the user changes the cooking process or cooking steps.

[0075] S130. Determine the current cooking type based on the temperature of the center position of the burner or pot when the stove is turned on, as collected in real time.

[0076] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The range hood 20 includes a controller, an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), and a memory. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The controller, arithmetic logic unit (ALU), and memory are not shown in the diagram; however, they may be integrated into a control board inside the range hood 20. The memory stores temperature data models for various cooking states throughout the entire cooking process of the cooktop 10. For example, the temperature data models may include non-working temperature ranges, successful ignition temperature thresholds, and temperature ranges for stir-frying and stewing. This kitchen appliance can determine the cooking state corresponding to the temperature at the center of the burner or pot when the cooktop 10 is on, based on real-time collected temperature data and the temperature data models stored in the memory. This determines the current cooking type; for example, the cooking state may be a no-pot state, stir-fry state, soup-making state, or hot oil state.

[0077] S140. Adjust the airflow of the range hood according to the current cooking type.

[0078] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The range hood 20 also includes a smoke baffle 21, a moving part of the range hood 20. When open, the smoke baffle 21 forms an angle with the air inlet of the main unit of the range hood 20 to collect smoke. When closed, the surface of the smoke baffle 21 is easier to clean, and the overall design of the range hood 20 is more streamlined. This kitchen appliance can adjust the airflow of the range hood 20 according to the current cooking type. For example, when the current cooking type is stir-frying, the airflow of the range hood 20 should be adjusted to a high airflow, and when the current cooking type is stewing, the airflow of the range hood 20 should be adjusted to a low airflow. During the user's cooking process using the stove 10, the range hood 20 can adjust its airflow according to the changes in the user's cooking status, without requiring the user to manually adjust the airflow or turn it on and off, which is conducive to realizing the intelligent use of this kitchen appliance.

[0079] The technical solution in this embodiment of the invention includes a kitchen appliance comprising a cooktop and a range hood located above the cooktop. A temperature detection module is installed on the side of the range hood facing the cooktop. The temperature detection module includes a temperature probe and a steering mechanism, the steering mechanism being used to adjust the center orientation of the temperature probe. The control method includes: using the steering mechanism to calibrate the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the burner or cookware; real-time acquisition of the temperature at the center position of the burner or cookware when the cooktop is on; determining the current cooking type based on the real-time acquired temperature at the center position of the burner or cookware when the cooktop is on; and adjusting the airflow of the range hood according to the current cooking type. This control method utilizes the intelligent adjustability of the temperature probe's center orientation, automatically calibrating and adjusting the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the burner or cookware based on the user environment and installation dimensions. This avoids the problem of temperature detection data deviation caused by installation positional deviations, which is beneficial to improving the temperature detection accuracy of the temperature detection module. The range hood's operating process adjustment based on the temperature detection response is more consistent with the actual cooking state, improving the intelligence of the kitchen appliance and enhancing the user's cooking experience.

[0080] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating another control method for kitchen appliances provided in this embodiment of the invention. This embodiment is an optimization based on the above embodiment. Optionally, a steering mechanism is used to calibrate the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the stove or cookware, including:

[0081] When the stove is on, the steering mechanism drives the temperature probe to rotate and collects the temperature in real time.

[0082] The center position of the stove or cookware is determined based on the real-time temperature distribution data.

[0083] The temperature probe is driven to align with the center of the stove or cookware by a steering mechanism.

[0084] For details not covered in this embodiment, please refer to the above embodiments. Figure 5 As shown, the control method includes:

[0085] S210. When the stove is on, control the steering mechanism to drive the temperature probe to rotate and collect the temperature in real time.

[0086] Optionally, continue to refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3The steering mechanism 32 includes a housing 321 and two telescopic rods 322. The temperature probe 31 is universally hinged to the inner wall of the housing 321. The two telescopic rods 322 extend and retract along the first direction X and the second direction Y, respectively. The first direction X and the second direction Y intersect. The two ends of the telescopic rods 322 are connected to the temperature probe 31 and the inner wall of the housing 321, respectively, and at least one end is connected by a universal hinge. Specifically, the steering mechanism 32 includes a housing 321 (the housing 321 includes a top cover 3211 and a base 3212) and two telescopic rods 322. The temperature probe 31 is universally hinged to the inner wall of the top cover 3211 through the probe bottom 323. The base 3212 is a hollow structure and is sealed to the top cover 3211. The two ends of the telescopic rods 322 are respectively connected to the temperature probe 31 and the inner wall of the housing 321, and at least one end is connected in a universal hinge manner. The temperature probe 31 and the two telescopic rods 322 are all located inside the housing 321. A filter glass 324 is provided on the side of the housing 321 facing the stove 10. There is a gap between the filter glass 324 and the temperature probe 31 to facilitate the movement of the temperature probe 31. For example, the universal hinge method can adopt universal ball joints and ring buckles, etc. The two telescopic rods 322 extend and retract along the first direction X and the second direction Y, respectively. For example, the two telescopic rods 322 can be driven by a micro motor, and the two telescopic rods 322 can be made of lead screws and gear racks, etc., and the first direction X and the second direction Y intersect. Then the extension and retraction of the two telescopic rods 322 can drive the temperature probe 31 to detect the temperature data at various points on the two-dimensional plane where the stove 10 is located.

[0087] Optionally, continue to refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 When the stove 10 is turned on, the steering mechanism 32 is controlled to drive the temperature probe 31 to rotate and collect the temperature in real time. This includes: when the stove 10 is turned on, controlling the two telescopic rods 322 to extend and retract along the first direction X and the second direction Y respectively, so as to drive the center of the temperature probe 31 to move along the first direction X and the second direction Y respectively, and collect the temperature in real time.

[0088] Specifically, when the stove 10 is turned on, the two telescopic rods 322 are controlled to extend and retract along the first direction X and the second direction Y respectively. The two telescopic rods 322 can adjust the center orientation of the temperature probe 31. The extension and retraction of the two telescopic rods 322 can drive the temperature probe 31 to detect the temperature data at various points on the two-dimensional plane where the stove 10 is located, and collect the temperature data in real time.

[0089] S220. Determine the center position of the burner or cookware based on the real-time temperature distribution data.

[0090] Optionally, the center position of the burner or cookware can be determined based on the real-time temperature distribution data, including:

[0091] S2201. Determine the extreme temperature points in the first and second directions.

[0092] Specifically, Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an XOY coordinate system established on a two-dimensional plane where the stove is located, provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, an XOY coordinate system is established on the two-dimensional plane where the stove 10 is located, and the center of the temperature probe 31 is oriented towards the two-dimensional plane where the stove 10 is located. For example, the first direction X can be used as the X-axis, and the second direction Y as the Y-axis. The first direction X and the second direction Y intersect. By adjusting the extension and retraction of the two telescopic rods 322 and the temperature data (temperature distribution) collected in real time by the temperature probe 31, several temperature data points collected in real time are recorded in the first direction X and the second direction Y, respectively. The several temperature data points in the first direction X are used to form a temperature data curve, and the extreme temperature points in the first direction X are determined based on the temperature data curve. Similarly, several temperature data points in the second direction Y are used to form a temperature data curve, and the extreme temperature points in the second direction Y are determined based on the temperature data curve. It should be noted that... Figure 7A This is a temperature data curve in the first direction provided by an embodiment of the present invention when no pot is placed on the stove. Figure 7B This is a temperature data curve in the second direction provided by an embodiment of the present invention when no pot is placed on the stove, as shown in the figure. Figure 7A and Figure 7B As shown, when no pot is placed on the stove 10, the temperature data curves formed in the first direction X and the second direction Y respectively exhibit a shape that is high in the middle and low at both ends. Furthermore, the coordinates of the temperature maximum point of the temperature data curve in the first direction X are X... X The coordinates of the temperature maximum point of the temperature data curve in the second direction Y are Y Y ; Figure 8A This is a temperature data curve in a first direction when a pot is placed on a stove, as provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8B This is a temperature data curve in the second direction provided by an embodiment of the present invention when a pot is placed on a stove. Figure 8A and Figure 8B As shown, when a pot is placed on the stove 10, the temperature data curves formed in the first direction X and the second direction Y respectively exhibit a shape that is low in the middle and high at both ends. Furthermore, the coordinates of the temperature minimum point of the temperature data curve in the first direction X are X... X The coordinates of the temperature minimum point of the temperature data curve in the second direction Y are Y Y .

[0093] S2202. Using the coordinates of the extreme temperature points in the first and second directions respectively in the first and second directions as the center position of the stove or cookware, determine the center position of the stove or cookware.

[0094] Specifically, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 7A and Figure 7B When no pot is placed on the stove 10, the temperature data curves formed in the first direction X and the second direction Y show a shape that is high in the middle and low at both ends. The coordinates of the temperature maximum point in the temperature data curve in the first direction X can be used as the coordinates of the center position of the burner in the first direction X; the coordinates of the temperature maximum point in the temperature data curve in the second direction Y can be used as the coordinates of the center position of the burner in the second direction Y. The coordinates of the center position of the burner in the first direction X are... X The center position of the stove head is located at the coordinate Y in the second direction. Y The two-dimensional coordinate point (X) on the two-dimensional plane where the stove 10 is located. X Y Y The two-dimensional coordinate point is the center position of the stove head.

[0095] Continue to refer to Figure 6 , Figure 8A and Figure 8B When a pot is placed on the stove 10, the temperature data curves formed in the first direction X and the second direction Y exhibit a shape that is low in the middle and high at both ends. The coordinates of the temperature minimum point in the first direction X temperature data curve can be used as the coordinates of the pot's center position in the first direction X; similarly, the coordinates of the temperature minimum point in the second direction Y temperature data curve can be used as the coordinates of the pot's center position in the second direction Y. The coordinates of the pot's center position in the first direction X are... X The center position of the cookware is located at the coordinate Y in the second direction. Y The two-dimensional coordinate point (X) on the two-dimensional plane where the stove 10 is located. X Y Y The two-dimensional coordinate point is the center of the cookware.

[0096] S230, the center of the temperature probe is driven to the center of the stove or cookware by the steering mechanism.

[0097] Specifically, optionally, please refer to [further details]. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6The position of the temperature probe 31 is moved by the extension and retraction of the two telescopic rods 322, so that the center of the temperature probe 31 faces the center of the stove or the pot. When the center of the temperature probe 31 is at the center of the stove or the pot, more accurate temperature data can be collected in real time. By comparing this temperature data with the temperature data model stored in the memory, the current cooking type can be better determined, which is more in line with the user's cooking status.

[0098] S240: Real-time temperature monitoring of the center position of the burner or pot when the stove is on.

[0099] S250: Determine the current cooking type based on the temperature of the center position of the burner or pot when the stove is turned on, as collected in real time.

[0100] S260. Adjust the airflow of the range hood according to the current cooking type.

[0101] The technical solution in this embodiment of the invention details how to use a steering mechanism to calibrate the center of the temperature probe to the center of the burner or cookware. When the stove is on, the extension and retraction of two telescopic rods drives the temperature probe to rotate. The temperature probe detects temperature data at various points on the two-dimensional plane where the stove is located, and determines the center position of the burner or cookware based on the real-time temperature distribution. When the center of the temperature probe is at the center of the burner or cookware, more accurate temperature data can be collected in real time. By comparing this temperature data with the temperature data model stored in the memory, the current cooking type can be better determined, which is more in line with the user's cooking state.

[0102] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating another control method for a kitchen appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is an optimization based on the above embodiment. Optionally, a depth camera is integrated into the temperature probe, and the steering mechanism is also used to adjust the center orientation of the depth camera.

[0103] The temperature probe is calibrated using a steering mechanism to align its center with the center of the burner or cookware, including:

[0104] The steering mechanism is controlled to drive the depth camera to rotate and acquire depth images of the stove.

[0105] Based on the collected depth image of the stove, determine the center position of the burner or pot;

[0106] The temperature probe is driven to align with the center of the stove or cookware by a steering mechanism.

[0107] For details not covered in this embodiment, please refer to the above embodiments. Figure 9 As shown, the control method includes:

[0108] S310: Control the steering mechanism to drive the depth camera to rotate and acquire depth images of the stove.

[0109] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The temperature probe 31 integrates a depth camera 33 (the depth camera 33 can be located inside the temperature probe 31). The depth camera 33 moves synchronously with the temperature probe 31, and the steering mechanism 32 can adjust the center orientation of the depth camera 33. When the stove 10 is on, the depth camera 33 can be rotated by controlling the steering mechanism 32, and the depth camera 33 can acquire depth images of various locations on the two-dimensional plane where the stove 10 is located. It should be noted that the shape of the actual object in the image can be obtained from the depth image acquired by the depth camera 33. If a two-dimensional camera is used, the shape of the actual object in the image cannot be obtained.

[0110] S320. Determine the center position of the burner or cookware based on the collected depth image of the stove.

[0111] Optionally, based on the acquired depth image of the stove, the center position of the burner or cookware is determined, including:

[0112] S3201. Identify the burner or cookware in the depth image of the cooktop.

[0113] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The range hood 20 stores various cookware and burner shape models in its memory. Based on the depth image of the stove 10 captured by the depth camera 33, the depth image of the stove 10 is compared with the various cookware and burner shape models stored in the memory to identify whether there is a cookware at the stove 10. If it is identified that there is a cookware at the stove 10, the specific type of cookware can be further determined based on the various cookware shape models stored in the memory. If it is identified that there is only a burner at the stove 10 and no cookware is placed there, the specific shape of the burner can be further determined based on the various burner shape models stored in the memory.

[0114] S3202. Extract the outer contour of the burner or cookware from the depth image of the stove and fit it into a standard graphic.

[0115] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 Extract the outer contour of the burner or cookware from the 10-depth image of the stove and fit it into a standard shape. For example, the standard shape can be a standard circle, ellipse, rectangle, square, and triangle, etc. Figure 10A This is a schematic diagram of a depth camera viewing a stove or cookware from the front, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10B This is a schematic diagram of a depth camera viewing a stove or cookware at an angle, as provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10A and Figure 10B As shown, if the depth camera 33 is located directly above the stove 10, the standard shape fitted to the extracted outer contour of the burner or pot will depend on the actual shape of the burner or pot. If the depth camera 33 is not located directly above the stove 10, the standard shape fitted to the extracted outer contour of the burner or pot may differ from the actual shape of the burner or pot due to the tilted viewing angle. For example, the standard shape fitted to the outer contour of a round pot will be elliptical.

[0116] S3203. Determine the geometric center of the standard graphic as the center position of the stove or cookware.

[0117] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 10A and Figure 10B The geometric center of the standard graphic is determined, and the geometric center of the standard graphic is used as the center position of the stove or cookware. This can maximize the integration and elimination of the uncertainty deviation of the actual shape of various stoves or cookware for temperature detection, which is conducive to increasing the temperature detection accuracy of the temperature detection module 30.

[0118] S330: The temperature probe is driven to face the center of the stove or cookware via a steering mechanism.

[0119] Specifically, the center of the temperature probe 31 is driven by the steering mechanism 32 until the center of the temperature probe 31 is oriented to the center of the stove or cookware. When the center of the temperature probe 31 is at the center of the stove or cookware, more accurate temperature data can be collected in real time. By comparing this temperature data with the temperature data model stored in the memory, the current cooking type can be better determined, which is more in line with the user's cooking status.

[0120] S340: Real-time temperature monitoring of the center position of the burner or pot when the stove is on.

[0121] S350: Determine the current cooking type based on the temperature of the center position of the burner or pot when the stove is on in real time.

[0122] S360: Adjust the airflow of the range hood according to the current cooking type.

[0123] The technical solution in this embodiment of the invention details how to use a steering mechanism to calibrate the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the burner or cookware. When the stove is on, the steering mechanism is controlled to drive the depth camera to rotate. The depth camera can collect depth images at various points on the two-dimensional plane where the stove is located. Based on the collected depth images of the stove, the outer contour of the burner or cookware is fitted into a standard shape. This can maximize the integration and elimination of uncertain deviations in temperature detection caused by the actual shape of various burners or cookware, which is beneficial to increasing the accuracy of temperature detection by the temperature detection module.

[0124] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating another control method for a kitchen appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is an optimization based on the above embodiment. Optionally, a steering mechanism is used to calibrate the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the stove or cookware, including:

[0125] Each time the stove is turned on, or at preset intervals after the stove is turned on, the center of the temperature probe is calibrated to the center of the burner or cookware using a steering mechanism.

[0126] For details not covered in this embodiment, please refer to the above embodiments. Figure 11 As shown, the control method includes:

[0127] S410. Each time the stove is turned on or at preset intervals after the stove is turned on, the center of the temperature probe is calibrated to the center of the burner or cookware using the steering mechanism.

[0128] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 Each time the stove 10 is turned on, the center of the temperature probe 31 is aligned with the center of the burner or pot using the steering mechanism 32. This allows for more accurate real-time temperature data collection. By comparing this temperature data with the temperature data model stored in the memory, the current cooking type can be better determined, more closely matching the user's cooking status. Alternatively, to further improve the accuracy of temperature data detection and avoid positional deviations after a single calibration, the center of the temperature probe 31 can be aligned with the center of the burner or pot using the steering mechanism 32 at preset intervals after the stove 10 is turned on. The preset interval depends on the cooking process; for example, the preset interval could be 10 seconds.

[0129] S420: Real-time acquisition of the temperature at the center of the burner or pot when the stove is on.

[0130] S430: Determine the current cooking type based on the temperature of the center position of the burner or pot when the stove is on in real time.

[0131] S440. Adjust the airflow of the range hood according to the current cooking type.

[0132] The technical solution in this embodiment of the invention details how to use a steering mechanism to calibrate the center of the temperature probe to the center of the burner or cookware. Every time the stove is turned on or at preset intervals after the stove is turned on, the steering mechanism is used to calibrate the center of the temperature probe to the center of the burner or cookware. This can further improve the accuracy of temperature data detection and avoid positional deviations that may occur after the temperature probe is calibrated.

[0133] Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating another control method for a kitchen appliance provided in this embodiment of the invention. This embodiment is an optimization based on the above embodiment. Optionally, before calibrating the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the stove or cookware using the steering mechanism, the method further includes:

[0134] Temperature is collected in real time after the stove is turned on;

[0135] When the temperature fluctuation within a preset time period is within a preset fluctuation range, the temperature value within the preset time period is compared with the temperature range corresponding to various preset cooking types.

[0136] The temperature value within the preset time period is determined to be outside the temperature range corresponding to any preset cooking type.

[0137] For details not covered in this embodiment, please refer to the above embodiments. Figure 12 As shown, the control method includes:

[0138] S510: The temperature is collected in real time after the stove is turned on.

[0139] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The range hood 20 stores temperature data models of various cooking states throughout the entire cooking process of the cooktop 10 in its memory. For example, the cooking states can be no-pot state, stir-fry state, soup-making state, and hot oil state, etc. The temperature data of these cooking states are relatively stable and can last for a period of time. The correspondence between these cooking states, temperature data, and duration is also stored in the memory, i.e., various preset cooking types. After the cooktop 10 is turned on, the temperature probe 31 can collect the temperature at the cooktop 10 in real time.

[0140] S520. When the temperature fluctuation within a preset time period is within a preset fluctuation range, compare the temperature value within the preset time period with the preset temperature range corresponding to various cooking types.

[0141] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 During the real-time temperature monitoring of the stove 10 by the temperature probe 31, if the temperature fluctuation within a preset time period falls within a preset fluctuation range, the temperature value within the preset time period can be compared with the preset temperature ranges corresponding to various cooking types. For example, the preset time period can be 10 seconds, and the preset temperature fluctuation range collected by the temperature probe 31 can be 100±10 degrees Celsius. The temperature value within the preset time period is compared with the preset temperature ranges corresponding to various cooking types. For example, the temperature fluctuation range corresponding to the soup cooking state can be 100±10 degrees Celsius. If, within 10 seconds, the temperature fluctuation collected by the temperature probe 31 at the stove 10 meets the temperature fluctuation range corresponding to the soup cooking state, then the center of the temperature probe 31 is facing the pot, and the cooking state is soup cooking. It should be noted that, based on the real-time temperature collected by the temperature probe 31 at the stove 10, the temperature value within the preset time period can be compared with the preset temperature ranges corresponding to various cooking types in real-time or at regular intervals to determine the current cooking type of the stove 10. In addition, the correspondence between the cooking state, temperature data, and duration stored in the memory is exemplified as follows: when the oil is hot in the wok, the stove is on high heat for 5 seconds, and the temperature is 200±10 degrees Celsius; when the soup is simmering in the soup pot, the stove is on low heat for 30 seconds, and the temperature is 98±10 degrees Celsius.

[0142] S530, Determine that the temperature value within the preset time does not belong to the temperature range corresponding to any preset cooking type.

[0143] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3When the temperature fluctuation within a preset time is within a preset fluctuation range, the temperature value within the preset time is compared with the temperature range corresponding to various preset cooking types. If the temperature value within the preset time is compared with the correspondence between the cooking state, temperature data and duration stored in the memory, and the temperature value within the preset time does not belong to the temperature range corresponding to any preset cooking type, then the position of the center orientation of the temperature probe 31 is deviated, and the center orientation of the temperature probe 31 needs to be recalibrated. For example, if the temperature fluctuation collected by the temperature probe 31 in real time within a preset time of 10 seconds is 120±10 degrees, this temperature fluctuation is compared with the preset temperature ranges corresponding to various cooking types. The temperature ranges corresponding to various cooking types stored in the memory are, for example, 150±10 degrees for stir-frying, 100±10 degrees for soup boiling, and 180±20 degrees for hot oil. If none of these preset temperature ranges for various cooking types matches 120±10 degrees, then 120±10 degrees does not belong to any of the preset cooking type's temperature range, indicating a deviation in the center orientation of the temperature probe 31. It should be noted that during the calibration process of the temperature probe 31, the airflow of the range hood 20 is adjusted according to the temperature data. Once the center orientation of the temperature probe 31 is correct and without deviation, the steering mechanism 32 is used to adjust the center orientation of the temperature probe 31 to the center position of the burner or cookware.

[0144] S540, use the steering mechanism to calibrate the center of the temperature probe to the center of the stove or cookware.

[0145] S550: Real-time temperature monitoring of the center of the burner or cookware when the stove is on.

[0146] S560: Determine the current cooking type based on the temperature of the center position of the burner or pot when the stove is turned on, as collected in real time.

[0147] S570: Adjust the airflow of the range hood according to the current cooking type.

[0148] The technical solution in this embodiment of the invention details the process of using a steering mechanism to calibrate the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the burner or cookware. It compares the temperature value within a preset time period with the preset temperature ranges corresponding to various cooking types, pre-determining the current cooking type or cooking state of the stove. Under the correct pre-stored cooking state, the center orientation of the temperature probe is then calibrated to the center position of the burner or cookware. This improves the accuracy of temperature detection by the temperature detection module, avoids situations where the range hood adjusts its airflow based on temperature data without meeting the cooking type requirements of the kitchen appliance, enhances the intelligence of the kitchen appliance, and improves the user's cooking experience.

[0149] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a control device for a kitchen appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention. This control device is applicable to the cooking process of a user using a stove and a range hood. The control device can be implemented in software and / or hardware and can be configured in a control board. The kitchen appliance includes a stove and a range hood located above the stove. The range hood is equipped with a temperature detection module, which includes a temperature probe and a steering mechanism. The steering mechanism is used to adjust the center orientation of the temperature probe. Figure 13 As shown, the control device includes:

[0150] The calibration module 61 is used to calibrate the center of the temperature probe to the center of the burner or cookware using the steering mechanism; the temperature acquisition module 62 is used to acquire the temperature of the center of the burner or cookware in real time when the stove is on; the cooking type confirmation module 63 is used to determine the current cooking type based on the temperature of the center of the burner or cookware in real time when the stove is on; and the air volume adjustment module 64 is used to adjust the air volume of the range hood according to the current cooking type.

[0151] The technical solution in this embodiment of the invention includes a kitchen appliance comprising a cooktop and a range hood located above the cooktop. A temperature detection module is installed on the side of the range hood facing the cooktop. The temperature detection module includes a temperature probe and a steering mechanism, the steering mechanism being used to adjust the center orientation of the temperature probe. The control method includes: using the steering mechanism to calibrate the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the burner or cookware; real-time acquisition of the temperature at the center position of the burner or cookware when the cooktop is on; determining the current cooking type based on the real-time acquired temperature at the center position of the burner or cookware when the cooktop is on; and adjusting the airflow of the range hood according to the current cooking type. This control method utilizes the intelligent adjustability of the temperature probe's center orientation, automatically calibrating and adjusting the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the burner or cookware based on the user environment and installation dimensions. This avoids the problem of temperature detection data deviation caused by installation positional deviations, which is beneficial to improving the temperature detection accuracy of the temperature detection module. The range hood's operating process adjustment based on the temperature detection response is more consistent with the actual cooking state, improving the intelligence of the kitchen appliance and enhancing the user's cooking experience.

[0152] Optionally, the calibration module 61 may specifically include a temperature acquisition unit, a first center position determination unit, and a first center position calibration unit. The temperature acquisition unit is used to control the steering mechanism to drive the temperature probe to rotate and acquire the temperature in real time when the stove is turned on. The first center position determination unit is used to determine the center position of the stove or cookware based on the real-time temperature distribution. The first center position calibration unit is used to drive the center of the temperature probe to the center position of the stove or cookware through the steering mechanism.

[0153] Optionally, the steering mechanism includes a housing and two telescopic rods. The temperature probe is universally hinged to the inner wall of the housing. The two telescopic rods extend and retract along a first direction and a second direction, respectively, and the first and second directions intersect. Both ends of the telescopic rods are connected to the temperature probe and the inner wall of the housing, respectively, and at least one end is connected by a universal hinge. The temperature acquisition unit may specifically include a temperature acquisition subunit, which is used to control the two telescopic rods to extend and retract along the first and second directions when the stove is turned on, so as to drive the center of the temperature probe to move along the first and second directions, respectively, and to acquire the temperature in real time. The center position determination unit may specifically include a temperature extreme point determination subunit and a center position determination subunit. The temperature extreme point determination subunit is used to determine the temperature extreme points in the first and second directions. The coordinates of the temperature extreme points in the first and second directions are used as the coordinates of the center position of the stove or cookware in the first and second directions, respectively, to determine the center position of the stove or cookware.

[0154] Optionally, the temperature probe integrates a depth camera, and the steering mechanism is also used to adjust the center orientation of the depth camera; the calibration module 61 may specifically include a depth image acquisition unit, a second center position determination unit, and a second center position calibration unit. The depth image acquisition unit is used to control the steering mechanism to drive the depth camera to rotate and acquire a depth image of the stove; the second center position determination unit is used to determine the center position of the burner or pot based on the acquired depth image of the stove; the second center position calibration unit is used to drive the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the burner or pot through the steering mechanism.

[0155] Optionally, the second center position determination unit may specifically include an image recognition subunit, an image fitting subunit, and a geometric center determination subunit. The image recognition subunit is used to identify the burner or cookware in the stove depth image; the image fitting subunit is used to extract the outer contour of the burner or cookware in the stove depth image and fit it into a standard graphic; the geometric center determination subunit is used to determine the geometric center of the standard graphic as the center position of the burner or cookware.

[0156] Optionally, the calibration module 61 may specifically include a third center position calibration unit, which is used to calibrate the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the burner or pot by means of a steering mechanism each time the stove is turned on or at preset intervals after the stove is turned on.

[0157] Optionally, the control device further includes a real-time temperature acquisition module, a temperature comparison module, and a temperature range judgment module. The real-time temperature acquisition unit is used to acquire the temperature in real time after the stove is turned on. The temperature comparison module is used to compare the temperature value within the preset time with the temperature range corresponding to various preset cooking types when the temperature fluctuation within the preset time is within the preset fluctuation range. The temperature range judgment module is used to determine that the temperature value within the preset time does not belong to the temperature range corresponding to any preset cooking type.

[0158] The kitchen appliance control device provided in the embodiments of the present invention can execute the kitchen appliance control method provided in any embodiment of the present invention, and has the corresponding functional modules and beneficial effects of the method execution.

[0159] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a kitchen appliance provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The kitchen appliance (or terminal device) is intended to represent various forms of digital computers, such as laptop computers, desktop computers, workbenches, personal digital assistants, servers, blade servers, mainframe computers, and other suitable computers. Terminal devices can also represent various forms of mobile devices, such as personal digital processors, cellular phones, smartphones, wearable devices (such as helmets, glasses, watches, etc.), and other similar computing devices. The components shown herein, their connections and relationships, and their functions are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the implementation of the invention described and / or claimed herein.

[0160] like Figure 14 As shown, the terminal device 100 includes one or more processors 110 and a storage device communicatively connected to the processors 110. The storage device may be a read-only memory (ROM) 120, a random access memory (RAM) 130, etc. The storage device stores computer programs executable by one or more processors. The processors 110 can perform various appropriate actions and processes based on the computer programs stored in the ROM 120 or loaded into the RAM 130 from storage unit 180. The RAM 130 may also store various programs and data required for the operation of the terminal device 100. The processors 110, ROM 120, and RAM 130 are interconnected via a bus 140. An input / output (I / O) interface 150 is also connected to the bus 140.

[0161] Multiple components in terminal device 100 are connected to I / O interface 150, including: input unit 160, such as keyboard, mouse, etc.; output unit 170, such as various types of displays, speakers, etc.; storage unit 180, such as disk, optical disk, etc.; and communication unit 190, such as network card, modem, wireless transceiver, etc. Communication unit 190 allows electronic device 100 to exchange information / data with other devices through computer networks such as the Internet and / or various telecommunications networks.

[0162] Processor 110 can be a variety of general-purpose and / or special-purpose processing components with processing and computing capabilities. Some examples of processor 110 include, but are not limited to, a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), various special-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) computing chips, various processors running machine learning model algorithms, a digital signal processor (DSP), and any suitable processor, controller, microcontroller, etc. Processor 110 performs the various methods and processes described above, such as methods for controlling kitchen appliances.

[0163] In some embodiments, the kitchen appliance control method may be implemented as a computer program tangibly contained in a computer-readable storage medium, such as storage unit 180. In some embodiments, part or all of the computer program may be loaded and / or installed on terminal device 100 via ROM 120 and / or communication unit 190. When the computer program is loaded into RAM 130 and executed by processor 110, one or more steps of the kitchen appliance control method described above may be performed. Alternatively, in other embodiments, processor 110 may be configured to perform the kitchen appliance control method by any other suitable means (e.g., by means of firmware).

[0164] Various embodiments of the systems and techniques described above herein can be implemented in digital electronic circuit systems, integrated circuit systems, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), application-specific standard products (ASSPs), systems-on-a-chip (SoCs), payload-programmable logic devices (CPLDs), computer hardware, firmware, software, and / or combinations thereof. These various embodiments may include implementations in one or more computer programs that can be executed and / or interpreted on a programmable system including at least one programmable processor, which may be a dedicated or general-purpose programmable processor, capable of receiving data and instructions from a storage system, at least one input device, and at least one output device, and transmitting data and instructions to the storage system, the at least one input device, and the at least one output device.

[0165] Computer programs used to implement the methods of the present invention may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages. These computer programs may be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing device, such that when executed by the processor, the computer programs cause the functions / operations specified in the flowcharts and / or block diagrams to be performed. The computer programs may be executed entirely on a machine, partially on a machine, or as a standalone software package, partially on a machine and partially on a remote machine, or entirely on a remote machine or server.

[0166] In the context of this invention, a computer-readable storage medium can be a tangible medium that may contain or store a computer program for use by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. A computer-readable storage medium may include, but is not limited to, electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems, apparatus, or devices, or any suitable combination thereof. Alternatively, a computer-readable storage medium may be a machine-readable signal medium. More specific examples of machine-readable storage media include electrical connections based on one or more wires, portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fibers, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination thereof.

[0167] To provide interaction with a user, the systems and techniques described herein can be implemented on a terminal device having: a display device for displaying information to the user (e.g., a CRT (cathode ray tube) or LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor); and a keyboard and pointing device (e.g., a mouse or trackball) through which the user provides input to the terminal device. Other types of devices can also be used to provide interaction with the user; for example, feedback provided to the user can be any form of sensory feedback (e.g., visual feedback, auditory feedback, or tactile feedback); and input from the user can be received in any form (including sound input, voice input, or tactile input).

[0168] The systems and technologies described herein can be implemented in computing systems that include backend components (e.g., as data servers), or computing systems that include middleware components (e.g., application servers), or computing systems that include frontend components (e.g., user computers with graphical user interfaces or web browsers through which users can interact with implementations of the systems and technologies described herein), or any combination of such backend, middleware, or frontend components. The components of the system can be interconnected via digital data communication of any form or medium (e.g., communication networks). Examples of communication networks include local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), blockchain networks, and the Internet.

[0169] A computing system can include clients and servers. Clients and servers are generally located far apart and typically interact through communication networks. The client-server relationship is created by computer programs running on the respective computers and having a client-server relationship with each other. The server can be a cloud server, also known as a cloud computing server or cloud host, which is a hosting product within the cloud computing service system to address the shortcomings of traditional physical hosts and VPS services, such as high management difficulty and weak business scalability.

[0170] It should be understood that the various forms of processes shown above can be used, with steps reordered, added, or deleted. For example, the steps described in this invention can be executed in parallel, sequentially, or in different orders, as long as the desired result of the technical solution of this invention can be achieved, and this is not limited herein.

[0171] Note that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, the scope of which is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a kitchen appliance, characterized in that, The kitchen appliance includes a cooktop and a range hood located above the cooktop. A temperature detection module is provided on the side of the range hood facing the cooktop. The temperature detection module includes a temperature probe and a steering mechanism. The steering mechanism is used to adjust the center orientation of the temperature probe. The control method includes: The steering mechanism is used to calibrate the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the stove head or cookware. Real-time temperature monitoring of the center of the burner or cookware when the stove is on. The current cooking type is determined based on the temperature of the center of the burner or pot when the stove is on in real time. Adjust the airflow of the range hood according to the current cooking type; Using the steering mechanism to calibrate the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the stove head or cookware includes: Each time the stove is turned on or at preset intervals after the stove is turned on, the steering mechanism is used to calibrate the center of the temperature probe to the center of the burner or the pot. Before calibrating the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the stove head or cookware using the steering mechanism, the method further includes: Temperature is collected in real time after the stove is turned on; When the temperature fluctuation within a preset time period is within a preset fluctuation range, the temperature value within the preset time period is compared with the preset temperature range corresponding to various cooking types. The temperature value within the preset time period is determined to be outside the temperature range corresponding to any preset cooking type.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Using the steering mechanism to calibrate the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the stove head or cookware includes: When the stove is on, the steering mechanism is controlled to drive the temperature probe to rotate and collect the temperature in real time; The center position of the stove or cookware is determined based on the real-time temperature distribution data. The steering mechanism drives the center of the temperature probe toward the center of the stove or cookware.

3. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The steering mechanism includes a housing and two telescopic rods. The temperature probe is universally hinged to the inner wall of the housing. The two telescopic rods extend and retract along a first direction and a second direction, respectively, and the first direction and the second direction intersect. The two ends of the telescopic rods are respectively connected to the temperature probe and the inner wall of the housing, and at least one end is connected by a universal hinge. When the stove is on, the steering mechanism is controlled to drive the temperature probe to rotate and collect the temperature in real time, including: When the stove is on, the two telescopic rods are controlled to extend and retract along the first direction and the second direction respectively, so as to drive the center of the temperature probe to move along the first direction and the second direction respectively, and collect the temperature in real time; Based on real-time temperature distribution data, determine the center position of the burner or cookware, including: Determine the extreme temperature points in the first and second directions; The coordinates of the extreme temperature points in the first and second directions are used as the coordinates of the center position of the stove or cookware in the first and second directions, respectively, to determine the center position of the stove or cookware.

4. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature probe integrates a depth camera, and the steering mechanism is also used to adjust the center orientation of the depth camera. Using the steering mechanism to calibrate the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the stove head or cookware includes: The steering mechanism is controlled to drive the depth camera to rotate and acquire depth images of the stove. Based on the collected depth image of the stove, determine the center position of the burner or pot; The steering mechanism drives the center of the temperature probe toward the center of the stove or cookware.

5. The control method according to claim 4, characterized in that, Based on the collected depth image of the stove, determine the center position of the burner or cookware, including: Identify the burner or cookware in the depth image of the cooktop; Extract the outer contour of the burner head or pot from the depth image of the stove and fit it into a standard graphic; Determine the geometric center of the standard graphic as the center position of the stove or cookware.

6. A control device for a kitchen appliance, wherein the control method for the kitchen appliance as described in any one of claims 1-5 is used for control, characterized in that, The kitchen appliance includes a cooktop and a range hood located above the cooktop. The range hood is equipped with a temperature detection module, which includes a temperature probe and a steering mechanism. The steering mechanism is used to adjust the center orientation of the temperature probe. The control device includes: The calibration module is used to calibrate the center orientation of the temperature probe to the center position of the stove or cookware using the steering mechanism; The temperature acquisition module is used to collect the temperature of the center position of the burner or pot when the stove is turned on in real time. The cooking type confirmation module is used to determine the current cooking type based on the temperature of the center position of the burner or pot when the stove is on in real time. The airflow adjustment module is used to adjust the airflow of the range hood according to the current cooking type.

7. A kitchen appliance, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; Storage device for storing one or more programs; When the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the one or more processors implement the control method for kitchen appliances as described in any one of claims 1-5.

8. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the program is executed by the processor, it implements the control method for kitchen appliances as described in any one of claims 1-5.

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