Control method of a hob, control device of a hob and hob

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of cooking utensils, and provides a control method of a cooking utensil, a control device of the cooking utensil and the cooking utensil. The control method of the cooking utensil according to the present application comprises the following steps: determining that a pot passes through a first detection area of the cooking utensil, triggering timing; and controlling a cooking head in a second detection area to ignite within a first time period after the timing is triggered, when it is detected that the pot is located in the second detection area of the cooking utensil. According to the control method of the cooking utensil, the first detection area and the second detection area are linked to identify that the user holds the pot to pass through the first detection area, and the pot is located in the second detection area within the first time period, and the cooking head where the pot is located is controlled to ignite, so that the operation steps of the user on ignition are reduced, the possibility of ignition failure is reduced, the user experience is improved, and the user can focus more on cooking itself.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of stove technology, and in particular to a stove control method, a stove control device, and a stove. Background Technology

[0002] Among the cooking appliances used today, gas stoves are the most commonly used. This is because, compared to electric stoves, gas stoves produce more heat from burning gas, resulting in faster heating and flame switching. However, the ignition mechanism of current gas stoves generally involves pressing and rotating a mechanical knob. If the user does not press the knob for a sufficient duration, ignition failure can easily occur, causing inconvenience for the user. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in related technologies. To this end, this invention proposes a stove control method that reduces the possibility of stove ignition failure and avoids inconvenience to users' cooking.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a control device for a stove.

[0005] The present invention also proposes a stove.

[0006] The present invention also proposes an electronic device.

[0007] The present invention also proposes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0008] A method for controlling a stove according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0009] Once the cookware passes through the first detection zone of the stove, the timer is triggered.

[0010] Within the first time period after the timer is triggered, the cookware is detected to be located in the second detection area of ​​the stove, and the burner in the second detection area is controlled to ignite.

[0011] According to the stove control method of the present invention, by linking the first detection area and the second detection area, after the user holds the pot and passes through the first detection area, the user is located in the second detection area within a first time period, and the stove head where the pot is located is controlled to ignite. This reduces the number of steps the user has to perform in ignition, reduces the possibility of ignition failure, thereby improving the user experience and allowing the user to focus more on cooking itself.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after detecting that the pot is located in the second detection area of ​​the stove during the first time period after the timer is triggered, and controlling the burner in the second detection area to ignite, the method further includes:

[0013] Once the cookware is confirmed to have left the second detection area, the heat of the stove head is reduced to the preset minimum heat.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after determining that the cookware has left the second detection area and controlling the heat of the stove to be reduced to a preset minimum heat, the method further includes...

[0015] During a second time period after the cookware leaves the second detection area, it is determined that the cookware is back in the second detection area, and the firepower of the stove is controlled to be restored to the firepower value before it left.

[0016] If, within a second time period after the cookware leaves the second detection area, it is determined that the cookware has not returned to the second detection area, the stove head is controlled to automatically shut off.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after detecting that the pot is located in the second detection area of ​​the stove during the first time period after the timer is triggered, and controlling the burner in the second detection area to ignite, the method further includes:

[0018] If the cookware is found to be dry-burning, the burner is automatically shut off.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after detecting that the pot is located in the second detection area of ​​the stove during the first time period after the timer is triggered, and controlling the burner in the second detection area to ignite, the method further includes:

[0020] Once the actual heating time of the cookware reaches the user-input set heating time, the burner is automatically shut off.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the stove includes:

[0022] Once it is confirmed that all burners in the stove are in working condition, the first detection area is controlled to stop detection.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the stove includes:

[0024] If the cookware is detected to be located in the second detection area of ​​any of the stove heads in a flame-off state, the first detection area of ​​the stove head is controlled to stop detection.

[0025] A control device for a stove according to a second aspect of the present invention includes:

[0026] The first control module is used to determine when the cookware passes through the first detection area of ​​the stove and trigger the timing.

[0027] The second control module is used to detect that the pot is located in the second detection area of ​​the stove during the first time period after the timer is triggered, and to control the burner in the second detection area to ignite.

[0028] A cooktop according to a third aspect embodiment of the present invention includes a controller, wherein the controller executes the above-described control method during operation, and further includes:

[0029] A position sensor, installed on the pot rack of the stove, is used to detect whether the pot is located in the second detection area;

[0030] A motion sensor is installed in the first detection area of ​​the stove to detect whether the cookware passes through the first detection area.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the position sensor includes at least one of a micro switch and a pressure sensor, and the motion sensor includes at least one of an infrared sensor and a radar sensor.

[0032] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first detection area is located at the front end of the stove, and when the stove has multiple burners, the first detection area is located between the multiple burners.

[0033] An electronic device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the program to implement the above-described control method for a stove.

[0034] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided thereon storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the above-described control method for a stove.

[0035] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the 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.

[0037] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic diagrams illustrating the flow relationship of the control method for a stove provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2This is the second schematic diagram of the flow relationship of the control method for the stove provided in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 3 This is the third schematic diagram of the flow relationship of the control method for the stove provided in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 4 This is the fourth schematic diagram of the flow relationship of the control method for the stove provided in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 5 This is the fifth schematic diagram of the flow relationship of the control method for the stove provided in this embodiment of the invention;

[0042] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the control device structure of the stove provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the stove provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure label:

[0046] 100. Stove; 101. First inspection area; 102. Second inspection area;

[0047] 110. Stove head; 120. Pot rack;

[0048] 500, First control module; 600, Second control module; 810, Processor; 820, Communication interface; 830, Memory; 840, Communication bus. Detailed Implementation

[0049] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

[0050] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0051] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0052] In embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0053] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0054] According to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, a cooktop 100 (the structure of the cooktop 100 can be referred to) Figure 7 For control methods, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 The control methods for stove 100 include:

[0055] Step 10: Determine that the cookware has passed through the first detection area 101 of the stove 100 and trigger the timer;

[0056] Step 20: During the first time period after the timer is triggered, the cookware is detected to be located in the second detection area 102 of the stove 100, and the burner 110 in the second detection area 102 is controlled to ignite.

[0057] According to the control method of the stove 100 of the present invention, by means of linkage identification of the first detection area 101 and the second detection area 102, after the user holds the pot and passes through the first detection area 101, the user is located in the second detection area 102 within a first time period, and the stove head 110 where the pot is located is controlled to ignite. This reduces the number of operation steps for the user in ignition, reduces the possibility of ignition failure, thereby improving the user experience and allowing the user to focus more on cooking itself.

[0058] In step 10, the timing is triggered when the cookware passes through the first detection area 101 of the cooktop 100. This can be understood as the timing starting when the user moves the cookware across the first detection area 101. The first detection area 101 can detect the user's movements using motion sensors. These motion sensors can be optical sensors, ultrasonic sensors, radar sensors, magnetometers, accelerometers, etc. They can be used independently or in combination to obtain more accurate motion data across multiple dimensions.

[0059] Understandably, the first detection area 101 can be located at the front of the cooktop 100, or near the burner head 110 of the cooktop 100, such as on the left, right, or rear side of the burner head 110. This reduces the possibility of accidental activation of the first detection area 101 when the user is cooking in front of the cooktop 100. When cooking, the user is often positioned in front of the cooktop 100, and their body (including their arm) can easily pass over the first detection area 101, leading to accidental activation. Accidental activation may cause the cooktop 100 to incorrectly perform an ignition operation, resulting in a poor user experience. Furthermore, long-term accidental activation may increase the energy consumption of the cooktop 100 and damage the electrical components of the first detection area 101. Therefore, placing the first detection area 101 near the burner head 110 (e.g., on the left, right, or rear side of the burner head 110) can reduce the occurrence of accidental activation.

[0060] In step 10, the position of the first detection area 101 can be set within the user's control area according to the shape of the stove 100. The control area can be the control panel of the stove 100 or a separately set detection point on the stove 100. For example, the shape of the stove 100 can be referenced... Figure 7 A first detection area 101 is provided on the front side of the stove 100.

[0061] In step 10, the first detection area 101 can be set at any location on the stove 100, or the first detection area 101 can be set at multiple locations on the stove 100. The first detection area 101 at multiple locations can all function as a sensor, and the timer can be triggered as long as the user holds the pot and passes through any of the first detection areas 101.

[0062] It is understood that the control method of the stove 100 of the present invention can be applied to a single-burner stove, and of course, it can also be applied to a stove 100 with multiple burners 110, such as a gas stove with two burners, three burners, or multiple burners 110.

[0063] When the stove 100 has multiple burners 110, only one first detection area 101 can be set on the stove 100. When the user holds a pot and passes through the first detection area 101, the timing can be triggered for all burners 110.

[0064] When the stove 100 has multiple burners 110, multiple first detection areas 101 can be set on the stove 100. When a user holds a pot and passes through any of the first detection areas 101, a timer can be triggered on all burners 110. Alternatively, one first detection area 101 can control one burner 110, achieving individual control and avoiding accidental activation by the user. For example, if the stove 100 has two burners, one first detection area 101 can control one burner 110 of the two burners, while the other first detection area 101 controls the other burner 110.

[0065] Of course, the multiple burners 110 and the different numbers of first detection areas 101 can be arbitrarily arranged and combined.

[0066] In step 20, the first time period can be set to any length, such as 2 seconds. If the user triggers the first detection area 101 with the pot, and then places the pot in the second detection area 102 within 2 seconds, automatic ignition can be achieved. If the user does not place the pot in the second detection area 102 within 2 seconds, it can be assumed that the user is not ready to ignite, and the stove 100 will not trigger automatic ignition. It should be noted that the 2-second first time period is only an example; the first time period can be set to other durations, and this invention does not impose a specific limitation on the first time period.

[0067] In step 20, the second detection area 102 can be set in the stove 110. When the pot is placed on the pot rack 120 of the stove 110, it can be considered that the pot is in the second detection area 102, and the stove 100 can be automatically ignited to start cooking.

[0068] In one embodiment, the second detection area 102 is located in the center of the pot rack 120. It is understood that having the second detection area 102 in the center of the pot rack 120 allows for more even monitoring of whether the pot is within the second detection area, avoiding inaccurate detection due to improper positioning.

[0069] The following describes a control method for a stove 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, taking a two-burner stove as an example and the stove 100 having only one detection area:

[0070] If neither the first nor the second burner is lit, and the user holds a pot and passes through the first detection area 101, then places the pot and cookware in the second detection area 102 of the first burner 110 within 2 seconds (the first time period is set to 2 seconds), the first burner 110 will automatically ignite. When the user needs to use the second burner 110, the user simply needs to pass through the first detection area 101 again and place the pot and cookware in the second detection area 102 of the second burner 110 within 2 seconds, and the second burner 110 will ignite.

[0071] According to one embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 2 Within the first time period after the timer is triggered, after detecting that the pot is located in the second detection area 102 of the stove 100, and controlling the burner 110 in the second detection area 102 to ignite, the process also includes:

[0072] Step 30: Determine that the cookware has left the second detection area 102, and control the heat of the burner 110 to be reduced to the preset minimum heat.

[0073] In step 30, the preset minimum heat can be understood as the lowest heat level or power setting of the burner 110. Each burner 110 may have a different preset minimum heat. The preset minimum heat is usually used to maintain a low temperature, keep warm, or perform simple cooking tasks. Of course, in some embodiments, the preset minimum heat can be zero. When the cookware leaves the second detection area 102, the force of the burner 110 is reduced to the preset minimum heat, which can reduce energy consumption, avoid dry burning, ensure the safe use of the cooker 100, and provide a safer and more efficient user experience.

[0074] According to one embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 3 After confirming that the cookware has left the second detection area 102 and controlling the burner 110 to reduce its heat to the preset minimum, it also includes...

[0075] Step 40: During the second time period after the cookware leaves the second detection area 102, determine that the cookware is back in the second detection area 102, and control the firepower of the burner 110 to return to the firepower value before it left.

[0076] Step 50: Within the second time period after the cookware leaves the second detection area 102, if it is determined that the cookware has not returned to the second detection area 102, control the burner 110 to automatically turn off the flame.

[0077] In step 40, during the second time period, the cookware is moved back to the second detection area 102, indicating that the user wants to continue cooking. The heat of the burner 110 is restored to the heat value before the cookware left. This control mechanism allows the user to move the cookware flexibly during cooking without affecting the continuity of the heat, providing a more convenient and stable cooking experience.

[0078] In step 50, if the cookware does not return to the second detection area 102 during the second time period, it indicates that the user does not intend to continue cooking. At this time, the stove 110 can be controlled to automatically shut off the flame, that is, to stop the supply of gas or electricity, so that the flame is completely extinguished. When the cookware does not return to the second detection area 102, it can prevent the stove 100 from burning unattended, reduce fire and other safety risks, and ensure the safety of the kitchen.

[0079] Understandably, the second time period can be set to any length, such as 5 seconds. If the cookware returns to the second detection area 102 within 5 seconds, the stove 110 can adjust the heat back to the previous level without affecting the continuity of cooking. If the cookware does not return to the second detection area 102 within 5 seconds, the stove 110 will shut off the heat to increase safety.

[0080] According to one embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 4 Within the first time period after the timer is triggered, after detecting that the pot is located in the second detection area 102 of the stove 100, and controlling the burner 110 in the second detection area 102 to ignite, the process also includes:

[0081] Step 60: If the cookware is dry-burning, control the burner 110 to automatically shut off the flame.

[0082] Understandably, detecting whether a cookware is dry-burning can be achieved using one or a combination of sensing technologies, such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, current sensors, and visual recognition. For example, the cooktop 100's built-in temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the bottom of the cookware. If there is insufficient water or food in the cookware, the bottom temperature will rise sharply, exceeding a preset safety threshold, confirming that the cookware is dry-burning. The cooktop 100's built-in pressure sensor detects whether there is enough water in the cookware to generate steam. When there is insufficient water to generate steam, the pressure sensor can detect abnormal pressure, confirming that the cookware is dry-burning. The cooktop 100's built-in current sensor detects whether there is sufficient conductive material (water or food) in the cookware. If there is insufficient conductive material, the current will drop significantly, confirming that the cookware is dry-burning. The cooktop 100 is equipped with a camera for visual recognition, detecting whether there is sufficient liquid or food at the bottom of the cookware. If no liquid or food is detected in the image, it is determined that the cookware is dry-burning.

[0083] Understandably, the automatic shut-off of the 110 burner on the stove provides users with greater kitchen safety and convenience by confirming that the cookware is dry-burning.

[0084] According to one embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 5 Within the first time period after the timer is triggered, after detecting that the pot is located in the second detection area 102 of the stove 100, and controlling the burner 110 in the second detection area 102 to ignite, the process also includes:

[0085] Step 70: Determine that the actual heating time of the cookware reaches the user-input set heating time, and control the burner 110 to automatically shut off the flame.

[0086] In step 70, the user can input a set heating time. The automatic shut-off when the actual heating time reaches the user's input set heating time provides a more convenient and stable cooking experience. For example, it can save the user's time and energy. After setting the heating time, the user can confidently do other things without having to keep an eye on the heating process, avoiding the risk of fire caused by the user forgetting to turn off the stove, improving kitchen safety, and ensuring that heating stops immediately after the required heating time is reached, maintaining the taste, color and nutritional value of the food.

[0087] In step 70, the stove 100 can be set with a timer. After the user inputs the set heating duration, the timer starts counting down. When the countdown ends, the system can automatically trigger a flameout operation to stop the supply of gas or electricity.

[0088] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control method for the stove includes:

[0089] Step 01: Determine that all burners 110 in the stove 100 are in working condition, and control the first detection area 101 to stop detection.

[0090] Understandably, keeping all burners 110 in working condition and stopping the first detection zone 101 from detecting can reduce unnecessary energy consumption and prevent accidental triggering of safety measures due to user activities during cooking. Stopping the detection of the first detection zone 101 allows users more freedom to move the cookware during cooking, providing a more convenient user experience. Working condition can be understood as the combustion state of the burner 110 after ignition.

[0091] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control method for the stove includes:

[0092] Step 02: If the cookware is detected to be in the second detection area 102 of any burner 110 in a fire-off state, control the first detection area 101 of the burner 110 to stop detection.

[0093] Understandably, if the cookware is placed directly on the second detection area 102 without passing through the first detection area 101, the stove 100 will not ignite. Stopping the detection of the corresponding first detection area 101 when the cookware is on the burner 110 (when the flame is off) avoids false triggering caused by cooking activities, improving the system's accuracy and stability. For example, if an empty cookware (without water or food inside) is already placed on the burner 110 before the user uses the stove 100, even if the user accidentally passes through the first detection area 101, the stove 100 will not automatically ignite, effectively preventing false ignition triggering.

[0094] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or required, the order of the steps is not limited to those listed above and may be varied or rearranged as needed for the design.

[0095] The control device for the stove 100 according to the second aspect embodiment of the present invention is described in reference to... Figure 6 The cooktop 100 includes: a first control module 500, used to determine that the cookware passes through the first detection area 101 of the cooktop 100 and trigger a timer; and a second control module 600, used to detect that the cookware is located in the second detection area 102 of the cooktop 100 during the first time period after the timer is triggered and control the burner head 110 in the second detection area 102 to ignite.

[0096] It should be noted that the content of the first aspect of the present invention can be used to explain the control device of the stove 100 in the second aspect of the present invention, so the same content will not be repeated.

[0097] According to a third aspect of the present invention, the cooktop 100 includes a controller that executes the control method described above when the controller is running. It also includes a position sensor and a motion sensor (not shown in the figure). The position sensor is installed on the pot rack 120 of the cooktop 100 and is used to detect whether the pot is located in the second detection area 102. The motion sensor is installed on the first detection area 101 of the cooktop 100 and is used to detect whether the pot has passed through the first detection area 101.

[0098] As can be understood, position sensors include devices such as laser rangefinders, ultrasonic sensors, cameras and vision sensors, pressure sensors, and microswitches used to measure the position of an object in space. Motion sensors include devices such as infrared sensors, pressure sensors, ultrasonic sensors, radar sensors, magnetometers, and accelerometers used to detect and measure the motion of objects.

[0099] In one embodiment, the motion sensor can also be used to detect whether the user's hand has passed through the first detection area 101.

[0100] In one embodiment, the second detection area 102 can sense whether the cookware is located in the second detection area 102 via a microswitch, which is located on the pot rack 120. For ignition, when the user holds any cookware past the first detection area 101, a timer is triggered. If the cookware presses down on the pot rack 120 within 2 seconds, the microswitch is activated, and the stove ignites. During cooking, if the user removes the cookware and it is no longer pressing down on the pot rack 120, the microswitch pops up, and the stove's heat automatically adjusts to the minimum. If the user places the cookware back on the pot rack 120 within 5 seconds, the heat automatically adjusts back to the level before the cookware left the pot rack 120. If the user does not place the pot rack back on the pot rack 120 and press it down within 5 seconds, the stove shuts off.

[0101] According to one embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 7 The first detection area 101 is located at the front end of the stove 100, and when the stove 100 has multiple burners 110, the first detection area 101 is located among the multiple burners 110. It is understandable that with the first detection area 101 at the front end of the stove 100, placing the stove 100 on a burner 110 allows the pot to be brought close to the first detection area 101 at the front end of the stove 100, triggering a timer. The pot is then placed in the second detection area 102, achieving automatic ignition without additional steps. This makes ignition more convenient for the user, requiring less operation or adjustment and reducing the difficulty of operation.

[0102] Furthermore, the first detection area 101 is located between multiple burners 110, making the path from the user lifting the pot through the first detection area 101 to the burners 110 shorter. This layout helps improve the ignition efficiency of the stove 100.

[0103] Figure 8 An example is a schematic diagram of the physical structure of an electronic device, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the electronic device may include a processor 810, a communication interface 820, a memory 830, and a communication bus 840. The processor 810, communication interface 820, and memory 830 communicate with each other via the communication bus 840. The processor 810 can call logical instructions from the memory 830 to execute the control method of the stove 100 described above.

[0104] Furthermore, the logical instructions in the aforementioned memory 830 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, or the part that contributes to related technologies, or a portion of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods of the various embodiments of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0105] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention also provide a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program thereon. When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the control method of the stove 100 described above, for example, including: determining that the pot passes through the first detection area 101 of the stove 100 and triggering a timer; and during a first time period after the timer is triggered, detecting that the pot is located in the second detection area 102 of the stove 100 and controlling the burner 110 in the second detection area 102 to ignite.

[0106] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0107] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms, and of course, it can also be implemented by hardware. Based on this understanding, the above technical solutions, in essence or the parts that contribute to the related technology, can be embodied in the form of software products. This computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc., including several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods of various embodiments or some parts of embodiments.

[0108] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention and not for limiting the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the present invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention and should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a stove, characterized in that, include: Once the cookware passes through the first detection zone of the stove, the timer is triggered. Within the first time period after the timer is triggered, if the cookware is detected to be located in the second detection area of ​​the stove, the burner in the second detection area is controlled to ignite. When it is determined that all burners in the stove are in working condition, the first detection area is controlled to stop detection. When the cookware is detected to be located in the second detection area of ​​any of the stove heads in a fire-off state, the first detection area of ​​the stove head is controlled to stop detection.

2. The control method for the stove according to claim 1, characterized in that, After detecting that the cookware is located in the second detection area of ​​the stove during the first time period following the triggering of the timer, and controlling the ignition of the burner in the second detection area, the method further includes: Once the cookware is confirmed to have left the second detection area, the heat of the stove head is reduced to the preset minimum heat.

3. The control method for the stove according to claim 2, characterized in that, After determining that the cookware has left the second detection area and controlling the burner to reduce its heat to a preset minimum, the process also includes... During a second time period after the cookware leaves the second detection area, if the cookware is determined to be back in the second detection area, the heat of the stove is controlled to be restored to the heat value before it left. If, within a second time period after the cookware leaves the second detection area, it is determined that the cookware has not returned to the second detection area, the stove head is controlled to automatically shut off.

4. The control method for the stove according to claim 1, characterized in that, After detecting that the cookware is located in the second detection area of ​​the stove during the first time period following the triggering of the timer, and controlling the ignition of the burner in the second detection area, the method further includes: If the cookware is found to be dry-burning, the burner is automatically shut off.

5. The control method for a stove according to claim 1, characterized in that, After detecting that the cookware is located in the second detection area of ​​the stove during the first time period following the triggering of the timer, and controlling the ignition of the burner in the second detection area, the method further includes: Once the actual heating time of the cookware reaches the user-input set heating time, the burner is automatically shut off.

6. A control device for a stove, characterized in that, The control method described in any one of claims 1 to 5 is executed at runtime, comprising: The first control module is used to determine when the cookware passes through the first detection area of ​​the stove and trigger the timing. The second control module is used to detect that the pot is located in the second detection area of ​​the stove during the first time period after the timer is triggered, and to control the burner in the second detection area to ignite.

7. A stove, characterized in that, The system includes a controller, which executes the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 5 when running, and further includes: A position sensor, installed on the pot rack of the stove, is used to detect whether the pot is located in the second detection area; A motion sensor is installed in the first detection area of ​​the stove to detect whether the cookware passes through the first detection area.

8. The stove according to claim 7, characterized in that, The position sensor includes at least one of a micro switch and a pressure sensor, and the motion sensor includes at least one of an infrared sensor and a radar sensor.

9. The stove according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first detection area is located at the front end of the stove; or when the stove has multiple burners, the first detection area is located between the multiple burners.

10. An electronic device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the program, it implements the control method for the stove as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

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

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