Audio injection method, range hood and cooking system

Abstract

The invention provides an audio injection method, a range hood and a cooking system, and relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances. The method comprises the following steps: in response to an operation instruction of a user on the range hood, determining a to-be-played regulation and control audio corresponding to the operation instruction; judging whether the regulation and control audio to be played meets a preset judgment condition or not; if not, adjusting the regulation and control audio to be played until the regulation and control audio to be played meets the judgment condition; the existing regulation and control audio is played in response to the user operation to reduce the noise annoyance degree, and if the user is not satisfied with the regulation and control audio, the noise can be modified in real time until the user is satisfied with the regulation and control audio; the participation sense and interactivity of the user using the range hood are improved, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and in particular to an audio injection method, a range hood, and a cooking system. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards improve, consumers have increasingly higher demands for the comfort and quietness of range hoods. Traditional noise reduction methods involve placing sound-absorbing materials or acoustic superstructures inside the range hood, but these methods are only effective for high-frequency bands above 1000Hz, and are costly and difficult to implement.

[0003] To overcome the limitations of traditional noise reduction methods, audio injection has emerged as a way to reduce user annoyance with the noise of range hoods during operation and improve the user experience. However, existing range hood audio injection technologies use preset, fixed audio settings that users cannot change or customize. This limits user engagement and interactivity, and fails to provide personalized noise reduction solutions, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an audio injection method, a range hood, and a cooking system that reduces noise annoyance by playing existing control audio in response to user operations. If the user is not satisfied with the control audio, the noise can be modified in real time until the user is satisfied. This improves the user's sense of participation and interactivity in using the range hood, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an audio injection method, the method comprising: Responding to the user's operation commands for the range hood, determine the corresponding control audio to be played; Determine whether the audio to be played meets the preset judgment conditions; If it does not meet the criteria, adjust the audio to be played until it meets the judgment criteria.

[0006] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention, the operation commands correspond one-to-one with the target gear level; the step of responding to the user's operation command on the range hood and determining the control audio to be played corresponding to the operation command includes: Respond to the user's operation command for the range hood and determine the target setting corresponding to the operation command; The target control audio corresponding to the target level is determined as the control audio to be played; wherein, the target level and the target control audio are in one-to-one correspondence.

[0007] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention, the target control audio includes: multiple control sounds; the step of adjusting the control audio to be played includes: Remove at least one control sound from the target control audio; and / or; Add at least one new control sound to the target control audio.

[0008] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention, the control volume and the volume ratio correspond one-to-one; the step of adjusting the control audio to be played further includes: Adjust the volume control ratio corresponding to the sound level.

[0009] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention, the step of adjusting the audio to be played further includes: Adjust the start time and / or duration of the control sound.

[0010] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention, the target gear includes: low gear, high gear, and stir-fry gear.

[0011] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention, after the step of determining whether the audio to be played meets the preset determination conditions, the method further includes: If the conditions are met, the control audio to be played will be played through the speaker.

[0012] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a range hood, comprising: a body and a controller; the controller is used to execute the audio injection method provided in the first aspect above.

[0013] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention, the range hood further includes: an interactive component; the interactive component is disposed on the front of the main body; the interactive component is used to receive user operation commands.

[0014] Thirdly, the present invention provides a cooking system, including: the range hood provided in the second aspect above.

[0015] This invention brings the following beneficial effects: This invention provides an audio injection method, a range hood, and a cooking system. The method includes: responding to a user's operation command on the range hood and determining the corresponding control audio to be played; determining whether the control audio to be played meets preset judgment conditions; if not, adjusting the control audio to be played until it meets the judgment conditions; reducing noise annoyance by playing existing control audio in response to user operation; if the user is not satisfied with the control audio, the noise can be modified in real time until satisfied; this improves the user's sense of participation and interactivity in using the range hood, thus enhancing the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 A flowchart of an audio injection method provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A flowchart of another audio injection method provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a range hood provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Icons: 1-Main body; 2-Controller; 3-Memory; 4-Speaker; 5-Interactive component. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, 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 some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. 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.

[0020] 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.

[0021] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0022] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this invention is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0024] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] The following detailed description of some embodiments of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0026] Example 1 This invention provides an audio injection method, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 The flowchart shown in this embodiment of the invention provides an audio injection method, which includes: Step S102: Respond to the user's operation command on the range hood and determine the control audio to be played corresponding to the operation command.

[0027] Specifically, the operation command can be a power-on command or a speed adjustment command. The range hood's memory pre-stores the adjustment audio corresponding to each command. When the operation command is received, the controller retrieves the adjustment audio from the memory and uses it as the audio to be played, which is then played out through the speaker.

[0028] Furthermore, in some preferred embodiments of the present invention, the operation command corresponds one-to-one with the target gear; the step of responding to the user's operation command on the range hood and determining the control audio to be played corresponding to the operation command includes: responding to the user's operation command on the range hood and determining the target gear corresponding to the operation command; determining the target control audio corresponding to the target gear as the control audio to be played; wherein, the target gear and the target control audio correspond one-to-one.

[0029] Specifically, regardless of whether it is a power-on command or a gear adjustment command, the range hood will operate at a specific gear after responding to the operation command. The gear at which the range hood is operating at this time is called the target gear. The memory stores the control audio corresponding to each gear. After the target gear is determined, the corresponding target control audio can be directly called as the audio to be played.

[0030] Furthermore, in some preferred embodiments of the present invention, the target gear includes: low gear, high gear, and stir-fry gear.

[0031] Specifically, a typical range hood includes three settings: low, high, and stir-fry. The corresponding audio to each setting differs in timbre, frequency, and loudness, generally increasing in intensity. This allows users to determine the current setting of the range hood by audio, and also helps to mask different noises, thus improving the user experience.

[0032] Step S104: Determine whether the audio to be played meets the preset judgment conditions.

[0033] Specifically, the judgment criteria can be based on loudness. Once the sound detection device detects that the loudness of the currently controlled audio is too high, it will issue a warning. To improve user experience, the judgment criteria are generally determined based on the user's perception. If the user feels uncomfortable with the controlled audio, it means that the current controlled audio does not meet the judgment criteria.

[0034] Step S106: If the condition is not met, adjust the audio to be played until the audio meets the judgment criteria.

[0035] Specifically, adjusting the audio can involve adjusting the volume or changing the playback mode, such as switching from "heavy metal" to "jazz".

[0036] Furthermore, in some preferred embodiments of the present invention, the target control audio includes: multiple control sounds; the step of adjusting the control audio to be played includes: removing at least one control sound from the target control audio; and / or: adding at least one new control sound to the target control audio.

[0037] Specifically, the control audio can be composed of a combination of multiple control sounds. For example, a control audio may include three control sounds: "wave sound," "birdsong," and "wind sound." The process of adjusting the control audio can also involve adding or removing at least one control sound from the control audio. For example, adding "flowing water sound" or removing "wind sound" from the aforementioned control audio.

[0038] Furthermore, in some preferred embodiments of the present invention, the control sound and the tuning ratio correspond one-to-one; the step of adjusting the control audio to be played further includes: adjusting the tuning ratio corresponding to the control sound.

[0039] Specifically, each control sound has a corresponding tuning ratio set to control the parameters of the control sound, such as loudness. If the user feels that a certain control sound is too prominent, they can reduce the corresponding tuning ratio of that control sound; if the user feels that a certain control sound is not obvious enough, they can increase the corresponding tuning ratio of that control sound.

[0040] Furthermore, in some preferred embodiments of the present invention, the step of adjusting the control audio to be played further includes: adjusting the start time and / or duration of the control sound.

[0041] Specifically, users can also adjust the timing and duration of each control sound, making the control audio more personalized and enhancing the user experience.

[0042] Furthermore, in some preferred embodiments of the present invention, after the step of determining whether the control audio to be played meets the preset determination conditions, the method further includes: if it meets the conditions, playing the control audio to be played through a speaker.

[0043] Specifically, if the current audio setting meets the preset criteria, the audio will be continuously played through the speaker.

[0044] For example, this section describes how to adjust the volume control ratio when the sound effect of the tuned audio is unsatisfactory, using a range hood with three speed settings. (See [link to relevant documentation]). Figure 2 The flowchart shown in this embodiment of the invention provides another audio injection method, which includes: Start; the user turns on the range hood and selects the operating level; the operating levels include: low, high, and stir-fry.

[0045] Default volume control ratio in weak mode: The volume control ratio in the corresponding weak mode is used to adjust the volume control A1, A2, ..., A3 in the corresponding weak mode audio. n Modulate and play the controlled audio.

[0046] Determine if the sound effect is satisfactory: The user judges whether the sound effect of the current audio adjustment is comfortable.

[0047] If satisfied, play the control sound through the speaker assembly: continuously play the control audio through the speaker assembly, and start looping again from the beginning after the audio playback ends.

[0048] If you are not satisfied, adjust the volume ratio of the control sound at the lower setting: adjust the volume ratio K corresponding to each control sound. A1 To K An The control audio is adjusted according to the adjusted control sound ratio. The adjusted control audio includes control sound A1. ’ Controlled sound A1 ’ ..., control sound A n ’ The user then judges the sound effect again. If they are not satisfied, they continue to adjust it until they are satisfied, at which point the adjustment sound is played through the speaker.

[0049] Correspondingly, the audio injection process for the strong and high-heat settings is the same as that for the weak setting, and will not be repeated here.

[0050] This invention provides an audio injection method, which includes: responding to a user's operation command on a range hood and determining the control audio to be played corresponding to the operation command; determining whether the control audio to be played meets preset judgment conditions; if it does not meet the conditions, adjusting the control audio to be played until it meets the judgment conditions; playing existing control audio in response to user operation to reduce noise annoyance; if the user is not satisfied with the control audio, the noise can be modified in real time until the user is satisfied; this method improves the user's sense of participation and interactivity in using the range hood, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0051] Example 2 Based on the above embodiments, this invention provides a range hood, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3 The schematic diagram shown in this embodiment of the invention provides a range hood, which includes a body and a controller; the controller is used to execute the audio injection method provided in the above embodiment.

[0052] Specifically, controller 2 is installed on the main body 1, and the controller executes the above-described audio injection method. The memory 3 stores the required data, such as the volume ratio and sound control; the speaker 4 is located on the front of the main body 1 of the range hood and is used to play audio.

[0053] Furthermore, the range hood also includes: an interactive component; the interactive component is located on the front of the main body; the interactive component is used to receive user operation commands.

[0054] For details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 The interactive component 5 can be a color screen, which allows users to access information displayed on the screen and control the range hood. In this embodiment, the most important function of the interactive component is to receive user commands to adjust the audio.

[0055] Furthermore, the color screen displays the user interface, allowing users to select the range hood speed or customize the sound ratio. It converts the user's speed selection or custom sound ratio configuration into operation commands and sends them to controller 2. The memory 3 stores built-in sound samples and sound ratios for different range hood speeds. Controller 2 can respond to commands received from the color screen to change the sound ratio combination. When the user changes the range hood speed, controller 2 reads the built-in sound and the corresponding sound ratio combination from memory 3, mixes the sounds according to the ratio, and sends them to speaker 4 for playback. When the user selects to change the sound ratio combination configuration, controller 2 stores the new ratio configuration and the corresponding speed information in memory 3, replacing the original ratio combination for later use.

[0056] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working process of the range hood described above can be referred to the corresponding process in the aforementioned audio injection method embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0057] Example 3 Based on the above embodiments, this invention provides a cooking system, including the range hood provided in the above embodiments.

[0058] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working process of the cooking system described above can be referred to the corresponding process in the aforementioned audio injection method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0059] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working process of the system and / or device described above can be referred to the corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0060] Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0061] If the aforementioned functions are implemented as software functional units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this invention, essentially, or the part that contributes to the prior art, 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 described in the various embodiments of this 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.

[0062] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An audio injection method, characterized in that, The method includes: Responding to the user's operation command on the range hood, determine the control audio to be played corresponding to the operation command; Determine whether the audio to be played meets the preset judgment conditions; If the condition is not met, adjust the audio to be played until the audio meets the determination criteria.

2. The audio injection method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operation commands correspond one-to-one with the target gear; The steps of responding to a user's operation command on the range hood and determining the corresponding control audio to be played include: Responding to the user's operation command on the range hood, determine the target gear corresponding to the operation command; The target control audio corresponding to the target gear level is determined as the control audio to be played; wherein, the target gear level and the target control audio level correspond one-to-one.

3. The audio injection method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The target modulated audio includes: multiple modulated sounds; the step of adjusting the modulated audio to be played includes: Remove at least one of the control sounds from the target control audio; and / or; At least one new control sound is added to the target control audio.

4. The audio injection method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The controlled sound and the tuning ratio are in one-to-one correspondence; The steps of adjusting the audio to be played also include: Adjust the volume ratio corresponding to the control sound.

5. The audio injection method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The steps of adjusting the audio to be played also include: Adjust the start time and / or duration of the control sound.

6. The audio injection method according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The target gears include: low gear, high gear, and stir-fry gear.

7. The audio injection method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After determining whether the audio to be played meets the preset judgment conditions, the method further includes: If the conditions are met, the audio to be played will be played through the speaker.

8. A range hood, characterized in that, include: The main body and the controller; The controller is used to perform the audio injection method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The range hood according to claim 8, characterized in that, Also includes: An interactive component; the interactive component is disposed on the front of the main body; the interactive component is used to receive user operation commands.

10. A cooking system, characterized in that, include: The range hood as described in claim 8 or 9.

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