Adjustable cooking digital expression method for intelligent cooking equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of intelligent kitchen appliance control, and discloses an adjustable cooking digital expression method for intelligent cooking equipment. According to the method, a cooking process is decomposed into four configurable links of oil quantity control A, food material processing B, seasoning adding C and cooking mode and time D, and a digital parameter matrix is established for each link: digital expressions in the links are generated according to user selection, and a complete digital sequence is formed through sequential connection of A, B, C and D and stored in a user menu; and one-key calling and parameter dynamic optimization based on cooking results are supported. According to the method, the problem that a curing program cannot be flexibly customized is solved, personalized adjustment and efficient digital storage and reuse of the cooking process are realized, and the equipment expansibility and the user experience are remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of intelligent kitchen appliance control technology, and in particular to an adjustable digital expression method for cooking in intelligent cooking equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing popularity of smart cooking devices, existing technologies generally employ fixed embedded programs to control the cooking process. This type of technology has the following drawbacks: Lack of flexibility: The preset cooking parameters (such as oil amount, ingredient processing specifications, seasoning ratio, cooking time) cannot be dynamically adjusted according to the differences in ingredient characteristics (such as water content, hardness), the diversity of cooking techniques (stir-frying, pan-frying, stewing) and the personalized needs of users (saltiness, softness and hardness); resulting in the equipment only being able to execute standardized dishes and making it difficult to adapt to users' customized needs (such as "less oil version" or "spicier version").

[0003] Low operational efficiency: Users need to reset parameters every time they cook, and there is a lack of a mechanism for storing and reusing personalized solutions, resulting in repetitive operations; the setup process for complex cooking processes (such as multi-ingredient staged processing) is cumbersome, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0004] Insufficient scalability: The fixed program occupies a large amount of storage space, making it difficult to support the accumulation and retrieval of massive amounts of personalized recipes; the existing parameter expression methods (such as plain text descriptions) cannot be efficiently parsed and executed by the device, which restricts the expansion of functions.

[0005] Although some devices support the selection of pre-made recipes, they still rely on fixed program execution and cannot achieve customized adjustment and digital persistent storage of process-level parameters (e.g., adjusting the stir-frying time while keeping other process parameters unchanged).

[0006] Therefore, this application designs an adjustable, storable, and scalable digital expression method for cooking to solve the above-mentioned technical bottlenecks. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this invention provides an adjustable digital expression method for cooking in intelligent cooking devices.

[0008] An adjustable digital expression method for cooking in intelligent cooking equipment, characterized by comprising the following steps: S1, Decompose the cooking process: Divide the cooking process into at least four configurable steps, including oil control (A), ingredient processing (B), seasoning addition (C), and cooking method and time (D). S2, Define the parameter matrix: Establish a digital parameter matrix for each stage. The oil quantity control stage (A) uses a single-selection matrix to store the oil quantity level options; the ingredient processing stage (B) and seasoning addition stage (C) use a multi-selection matrix to store the ingredient / seasoning type and its associated processing specifications or addition level; the cooking method and time stage (D) uses a single-selection matrix to store the cooking method and its associated time setting. S3, Generate a numerical sequence: Based on the user's selection of each stage, generate a digital expression within each stage: Oil quantity control stage (A) outputs a single option number; Ingredient processing stage (B) and seasoning addition stage (C) output a sequence of "option number + attribute value" combinations, with multiple options separated by commas; Cooking method and time stage (D) outputs a combination of "cooking method number + time setting". S4, Construct a complete process: Connect the numerical sequences of each step in the order of A→B→C→D with arrows to form a digital representation of the complete cooking process; S5, Storage and Retrieval: Stores the generated digitized sequence to the user menu, supporting one-click retrieval and execution.

[0009] Furthermore, in order to better realize the present invention, the one-way selection matrix rule of the oil quantity control link (A) is: the user can only select one option in the oil quantity level matrix, and the output value is the number of the selected option.

[0010] Furthermore, in order to better realize the present invention, the multi-select matrix rule of the ingredient processing step (B) and the seasoning addition step (C) is as follows: the user adds multiple ingredients or seasonings and specifies associated attribute values ​​for each ingredient / seasoning; the output format is a combination of "option number + attribute value", with multiple combinations separated by commas.

[0011] Furthermore, in order to better realize the present invention, the single-selection matrix rule of the cooking method and time interval (D) is as follows: the user must and can only select one cooking method, and its time interval is bound to the cooking method; the output format is "cooking method number + time interval number".

[0012] Furthermore, in order to better realize the present invention, the parameter matrix is ​​digitally expressed as follows: the options and attribute values ​​are stored in the form of a two-dimensional matrix, the matrix rows identify the option type, and the columns identify the attribute level; the user selection status is represented by the value of the intersection of the rows and columns.

[0013] Furthermore, in order to better realize the present invention, Sa, the device provides initial recommended parameters based on the stone material; Sb, users can customize the settings step by step through the operation interface: oil quantity control step (A) select oil quantity level, food processing step (B) select food type and specify processing specifications, seasoning addition step (C) select seasoning type and specify addition amount, cooking method and time step (D) select cooking method and time level; Sc updates and stores the number sequence based on custom settings.

[0014] Furthermore, in order to better realize the present invention, the adjustable cooking digital expression method for intelligent cooking equipment supports process optimization. Users can modify the parameter values ​​of specific steps for the stored digital sequence; after modification, an updated digital sequence is automatically generated and overwrites the original storage scheme.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are: Personalized customization: Users can finely adjust any cooking step (oil amount, ingredient processing, seasonings, cooking method / time).

[0016] Digital storage: Transforming complex cooking methods into concise digital sequences for easy storage, management, and retrieval by devices.

[0017] Efficient reuse: Saved personalized schemes can be reused with one click, eliminating the need for repeated settings.

[0018] Unlimited Scalability: The concise digital representation supports the storage of massive amounts of personalized recipes. This method is highly scalable and capable of representing extremely complex cooking processes.

[0019] Continuous optimization: Users can easily adjust parameters of specific steps based on cooking results (such as taste) (e.g., adjust the time of step D from `12` to `13`) and save the optimized solution. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is an illustration of an example of the adjustable digital expression of cooking according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0022] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0023] This embodiment presents an adjustable digital representation method for cooking in intelligent cooking equipment. Example and rules of the parameter matrix in this embodiment: Stage selection rules: Single-item selection (e.g., step A): This is usually a single selection, choosing only one fuel level; Multiple selection process (e.g., B / C process): Multiple selections are allowed (multiple ingredients / seasonings can be selected), and each option must specify associated attribute values ​​(such as ingredient processing specifications, seasoning addition amount); Multiple choice (e.g., D): Required and single choice, only one cooking method and its corresponding time setting can be selected. For example, in D, only one cooking method can be selected, and its time setting is bound to the method.

[0024] Digital encoding logic: Single-choice section (A): Directly output the option number (e.g., 3); Multiple choice stage (B / C): Output option number + attribute value combination (e.g., medium coarseness of ingredient 1 → 12); Cooking process (D): Output cooking method number + time setting (e.g., stir-fry for 5 minutes → 12).

[0025] Procedure Rules: Digital representation: The selection status of each step (the selected option and its attribute value) is represented by a sequence of numbers.

[0026] The complete cooking process consists of a sequence of numbers for each step connected in order by arrows (`→`).

[0027] Example flow diagram: “ABCD” is expressed as “3 → ... → ... → 12” (explanation below).

[0028] Matrix representation: In a matrix, the first number in each row represents the first choice, and the second number in the same row represents the characteristic of that category. For example, stage B can be represented in matrix as follows: The matrix has columns 1 and 2, which means that both ingredients 1 and 2 should be placed. The value of 1 in row 1 column is 1, which represents the option of ingredient 1. The value of 2 in row 1 column is 2, which means that ingredient 1 is of medium thickness. The value of 2 in row 2 column is 2, which means that ingredient 2 is of medium thickness.

[0029] Parameter setting and adjustment process: 1. Initial settings: After the user puts in the ingredients, the device provides recommended basic cooking settings.

[0030] 2. Custom settings: Users enter the operation interface.

[0031] Selecting a stage (e.g., pressing `A`): Enters the stage A settings interface. The interface displays all options for this stage (e.g., oil level 1 - Very low, 2 - Low, 3 - Medium...). The user selects the desired option (e.g., `1`).

[0032] Select a stage (e.g., press `B`): Enter the stage B settings interface.

[0033] Select a specific ingredient (e.g., select `Ingredient 1`): Set its processing specifications (e.g., select `2: Medium`).

[0034] Click `+` to add another ingredient (e.g., click `Ingredient 2`): set its processing specifications (e.g., select `2: Medium`).

[0035] Set the `C` (seasonings and their amounts) and `D` (required cooking methods and time settings) steps in sequence.

[0036] 3. Start cooking: After all steps are set, click "Start" to execute the personalized cooking process.

[0037] 4. Storage and Recall: The customized cooking process (digital sequence) is automatically saved to the user menu after it is set. Subsequent cooking can be directly selected from the menu without resetting.

[0038] Application examples are as follows: Cooking process description: Add a medium amount of oil → Add medium-coarse ingredient 1 and medium-coarse ingredient 2 → Add a medium amount of salt and a small amount of vinegar → Cook by stir-frying for 5 minutes.

[0039] Digital representation: `3 → 12, 22 → 12, 31 → 12` `3`: In step A, select option 3 (medium quantity oil). Storage method is 3. `12,22`: In step B, select ingredient 1 (processing specification 2-medium) and ingredient 2 (processing specification 2-medium). `12` indicates that ingredient 1 has code 1 and specification 2; `22` indicates that ingredient 2 has code 2 and specification 2. The storage method is... ; `12,31`: In step C, select salt (addition amount 2 - medium, code 1) and vinegar (addition amount 1 - small, code 3). `12` indicates that seasoning 1 (salt) is added in a medium amount (2); `31` indicates that seasoning 3 (vinegar) is added in a small amount (1). The storage method is... ; `12`: In step D, select the cooking method "Stir-fry" (code 1) and its time setting 2 (5 minutes). The storage method is 12. The entire process is stored digitally in the following way: Optimization and adjustment: If the user feels that the cooking time is not enough, the time of step D can be extended to 7 minutes (level 3). The updated digital sequence is: `3 → 12,22 → 12,31 → 13` (where `13` represents cooking method 1 (stir-fry) + time level 3 (7 minutes)).

[0040] The revised process numerical format is as follows: .

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Any other modifications or equivalent substitutions made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present invention, as long as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adjustable digital expression method for cooking in intelligent cooking equipment, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1, Decompose the cooking process: Divide the cooking process into at least four configurable steps, including oil control (A), ingredient processing (B), seasoning addition (C), and cooking method and time (D). S2, Define the parameter matrix: Establish a digital parameter matrix for each stage. The oil quantity control stage (A) uses a single-selection matrix to store the oil quantity level options; the ingredient processing stage (B) and seasoning addition stage (C) use a multi-selection matrix to store the ingredient / seasoning type and its associated processing specifications or addition level; the cooking method and time stage (D) uses a single-selection matrix to store the cooking method and its associated time setting. S3, Generate a numerical sequence: Based on the user's selection of each stage, generate a digital expression within each stage: Oil quantity control stage (A) outputs a single option number; Ingredient processing stage (B) and seasoning addition stage (C) output a sequence of "option number + attribute value" combinations, with multiple options separated by commas; Cooking method and time stage (D) outputs a combination of "cooking method number + time setting"; S4, Construct a complete process: Connect the numerical sequences of each step in the order of A→B→C→D with arrows to form a digital representation of the complete cooking process; S5, Storage and Retrieval: Stores the generated digitized sequence to the user menu, supporting one-click retrieval and execution.

2. The adjustable digital expression method for cooking in intelligent cooking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The one-way selection matrix rule of the oil quantity control link (A) is: the user can only select one option in the oil quantity level matrix, and the output value is the number of the selected option.

3. The adjustable digital expression method for cooking in intelligent cooking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-select matrix rule for the ingredient processing stage (B) and the seasoning addition stage (C) is as follows: the user adds multiple ingredients or seasonings and specifies associated attribute values ​​for each ingredient / seasoning; the output format is a combination of "option number + attribute value", with multiple combinations separated by commas.

4. The adjustable digital expression method for cooking in intelligent cooking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The single-selection matrix rule for cooking method and time interval (D) is as follows: the user must select one and only one cooking method, and the time interval is bound to the cooking method; the output format is "cooking method number + time interval number".

5. The adjustable digital expression method for cooking in intelligent cooking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The parameter matrix is ​​digitally represented as follows: options and attribute values ​​are stored in a two-dimensional matrix, with rows indicating option types and columns indicating attribute levels; the user's selection status is represented by the values ​​at the intersections of rows and columns.

6. The adjustable digital expression method for cooking in intelligent cooking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes the parameter adjustment process: Sa, the equipment provides initial recommended parameters based on the stone; Sb, users can customize the settings step by step through the operation interface: oil quantity control step (A) select oil quantity level, food processing step (B) select food type and specify processing specifications, seasoning addition step (C) select seasoning type and specify addition amount, cooking method and time step (D) select cooking method and time level; Sc updates and stores the number sequence based on custom settings.

7. The adjustable digital expression method for cooking in intelligent cooking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustable digital expression method for cooking in intelligent cooking equipment supports process optimization. Users can modify the parameter values ​​of specific steps for the stored digital sequence; after modification, an updated digital sequence is automatically generated and overwrites the original storage scheme.

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