Steam hot spring egg control method and device for egg boiler

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of cooking control, and discloses a steam hot spring egg control method and device of an egg boiling device, which is applied to the egg boiling device, the egg boiling device comprises a main control chip, an environment temperature acquisition device and a heating body, the method comprises the following steps: detecting a function mode in which the egg boiling device is located through the main control chip; when it is detected that the function mode is a hot spring egg mode, the main control chip controls the heating body to perform a heating control operation by acquiring a target environment temperature of the egg boiling device based on a preset heating logic control algorithm; wherein the target environment temperature of the egg boiling device is acquired by the environment temperature acquisition device, the heating control operation comprises a continuous heating operation, an intermittent heating operation and a dynamic heating operation, and the heating control operation is used for controlling the steam release amount of the egg boiling device to realize temperature control of the internal environment of the egg boiling device. It can be seen that the application can shorten the cooking time of the hot spring egg by using the egg boiling device, and precise temperature control of the egg boiling device can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cooking control technology, and in particular to a method and apparatus for controlling steamed poached eggs in an egg cooker. Background Technology

[0002] As users' living standards improve, their demand for small kitchen appliances such as egg cooking equipment (e.g., egg cookers, egg steamers) is increasing. Egg cooking equipment mainly involves cooking eggs by putting them in the equipment and adding water, which simplifies the cooking process and improves users' cooking efficiency and experience.

[0003] However, in practice, it has been found that the cooking methods of egg cooking equipment have the following technical defects: On the one hand, current egg cookers usually require filling the equipment with water and immersing the eggs in the water when cooking soft-boiled eggs. The amount of water required for heating is relatively large, the equipment heats up slowly, and the cooking time is relatively long. On the other hand, although current egg steamers can steam eggs without contacting water, they are limited to cooking fully cooked eggs and cannot accurately control the temperature, so they cannot cook soft-boiled eggs through egg steamers.

[0004] Therefore, it is particularly important to propose a technical solution that can shorten cooking time while achieving precise temperature control. Summary of the Invention This invention provides a method and device for controlling steamed eggs in an egg cooker, which can shorten the cooking time by heating the egg cooker and achieve precise temperature control of the egg cooker.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the first aspect of this invention discloses a method for controlling steamed eggs in an egg cooker. The method is applied to an egg cooker, which includes a main control chip, an ambient temperature acquisition device, and a heating element. The method includes: The main control chip detects the functional mode of the egg cooker; When the function mode is detected to be the onsen egg mode, the main control chip performs heating control operation on the heating element based on the preset heating logic control algorithm by obtaining the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker. The target ambient temperature of the egg cooker is obtained by the ambient temperature acquisition device. The heating control operation includes continuous heating operation, intermittent heating operation and dynamic heating operation. The heating control operation is used to control the temperature of the internal environment of the egg cooker by controlling the amount of steam released from the egg cooker.

[0006] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the present invention, the onsen egg mode includes multiple heating stages, all of which include a first heating stage, a second heating stage, and a third heating stage; The heating logic control algorithm is used to instruct the heating element to enter the corresponding heating stage of the onsen egg mode; The target ambient temperature includes a first type of ambient temperature in the first heating stage, a second type of ambient temperature in the second heating stage, and a third type of ambient temperature in the third heating stage.

[0007] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the present invention, the main control chip, based on a preset heating logic control algorithm, performs heating control operations on the heating element by acquiring the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker, including: The main control chip controls the heating element to enter the first heating stage of the onsen egg mode based on a preset heating logic control algorithm, and performs the continuous heating operation on the heating element during the first heating stage, and obtains the first type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the first heating stage. If the heating element has completed the continuous heating operation based on the first type of ambient temperature, the main control chip controls the heating element to enter the second heating stage, and performs the intermittent heating operation on the heating element during the second heating stage, and obtains the second type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the second heating stage and the duration of the second type of ambient temperature within the preset temperature range; If it is determined that the heating element has completed the intermittent heating operation based on the temperature duration, the main control chip controls the heating element to enter the third heating stage, and performs the dynamic heating operation on the heating element during the third heating stage, and obtains the third type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the third heating stage and the duration of the egg cooker in the third heating stage. If the heating element is determined to have completed the dynamic heating operation based on the third type of ambient temperature and the duration of the stage, the main control chip determines that the heating element has completed the heating control operation.

[0008] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the present invention, the main control chip acquires the second type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the second heating stage and the duration for which the second type of ambient temperature is within a preset temperature range, including: The main control chip controls the start and stop of the heating element within a preset start and stop control cycle of the second heating stage, and obtains the ambient temperature of the egg cooker within the start and stop control cycle, wherein the ambient temperature within the start and stop control cycle belongs to the second type of ambient temperature. The main control chip detects whether the ambient temperature during the start-stop control cycle does not exceed the first preset temperature; and when it detects that the ambient temperature during the start-stop control cycle exceeds the first preset temperature, it re-executes the operation of controlling the start-stop of the heating element during the preset start-stop control cycle of the second heating stage, and obtains the ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the start-stop control cycle. When the ambient temperature within the start-stop control cycle is detected to be no more than the first preset temperature, the main control chip executes a preset heating program on the heating element and obtains the ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the execution of the heating program, wherein the ambient temperature during the execution of the program belongs to the second type of ambient temperature. The main control chip detects whether the ambient temperature during the program execution process is within a preset temperature range; and when it detects that the ambient temperature during the program execution process is within the preset temperature range, it obtains the duration for which the ambient temperature during the program execution process is within the preset temperature range.

[0009] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the present invention, the completion of the intermittent heating operation by the heating element is determined by the following method: The main control chip detects whether the duration of the temperature reaches the first preset duration, and whether the ambient temperature during the program execution process is not lower than the second preset temperature after the duration of the temperature reaches the first preset duration, and obtains the first detection result; When the first detection result is yes, the main control chip determines that the heating element has completed the intermittent heating operation.

[0010] As an optional implementation, in a first aspect of the invention, the main control chip acquires the third type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the third heating stage and the duration of the egg cooker being in the third heating stage, including: The main control chip obtains the third type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker in the third heating stage, and controls the heating duration of the heating element in the preset dynamic heating cycle of the third heating stage according to the third type of ambient temperature, and obtains the ambient temperature of the egg cooker in the dynamic heating cycle, wherein the ambient temperature in the dynamic heating cycle belongs to the third type of ambient temperature. The main control chip calculates the duration of the third heating stage of the egg cooker, and simultaneously detects whether the ambient temperature during the dynamic heating cycle is lower than the third preset temperature, and whether the duration of the low temperature below the third preset temperature reaches the second preset duration, to obtain a second detection result; and when the second detection result is negative, controls the heating element to return to the second heating stage. When the second detection result is yes, the main control chip calculates the duration of the third heating stage of the egg cooker.

[0011] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the invention, the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker is obtained by the following method: The ambient temperature acquisition device reads the analog value of the ambient temperature data of the egg cooker and converts the analog value into a digital value through analog-to-digital conversion. The main control chip reads the digital value of the ambient temperature data of the egg cooker to obtain the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker.

[0012] A second aspect of this invention discloses a steam-cooked egg control device for an egg cooker. The device is applied in the egg cooker, which includes a main control chip, an ambient temperature acquisition device, and a heating element. The device comprises: The detection module is used to detect the functional mode of the egg cooker; The control module is used to perform heating control operations on the heating element based on a preset heating logic control algorithm and by obtaining the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker when the function mode is detected to be the onsen egg mode. The target ambient temperature of the egg cooker is obtained by the ambient temperature acquisition device. The heating control operation includes continuous heating operation, intermittent heating operation and dynamic heating operation. The heating control operation is used to control the temperature of the internal environment of the egg cooker by controlling the amount of steam released from the egg cooker.

[0013] As an optional implementation, in a second aspect of the invention, the onsen egg mode includes multiple heating stages, all of which include a first heating stage, a second heating stage, and a third heating stage; The heating logic control algorithm is used to instruct the heating element to enter the corresponding heating stage of the onsen egg mode; The target ambient temperature includes a first type of ambient temperature in the first heating stage, a second type of ambient temperature in the second heating stage, and a third type of ambient temperature in the third heating stage.

[0014] As an optional implementation, in the second aspect of the present invention, the control module, based on a preset heating logic control algorithm, performs heating control operations on the heating element by acquiring the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker, specifically in the following ways: Based on a preset heating logic control algorithm, the heating element is controlled to enter the first heating stage of the onsen egg mode, and the continuous heating operation is performed on the heating element during the first heating stage, and the first type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the first heating stage is obtained. If it is determined based on the first type of ambient temperature that the heating element has completed the continuous heating operation, then the heating element is controlled to enter the second heating stage, and the intermittent heating operation is performed on the heating element during the second heating stage, and the second type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the second heating stage and the duration of the second type of ambient temperature being within the preset temperature range are obtained; If it is determined that the heating element has completed the intermittent heating operation based on the temperature duration, then the heating element is controlled to enter the third heating stage, and the dynamic heating operation is performed on the heating element during the third heating stage, and the third type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the third heating stage and the duration of the egg cooker in the third heating stage are obtained. If it is determined that the heating element has completed the dynamic heating operation based on the third type of ambient temperature and the duration of the stage, then it is determined that the heating element has completed the heating control operation.

[0015] As an optional implementation, in a second aspect of the present invention, the specific method by which the control module obtains the second type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the second heating stage and the duration of the second type of ambient temperature being within a preset temperature range includes: Within a preset start-stop control cycle of the second heating stage, the start and stop of the heating element are controlled, and the ambient temperature of the egg cooker within the start-stop control cycle is obtained. The ambient temperature within the start-stop control cycle belongs to the second type of ambient temperature. The system detects whether the ambient temperature during the start-stop control cycle does not exceed the first preset temperature; and when the ambient temperature during the start-stop control cycle is detected to exceed the first preset temperature, the system re-executes the operation of controlling the start-stop of the heating element during the preset start-stop control cycle of the second heating stage, and obtains the ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the start-stop control cycle. When the ambient temperature during the start-stop control cycle is detected to be no more than the first preset temperature, a preset heating program is executed on the heating element, and the ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the execution of the heating program is obtained. The ambient temperature during the execution of the program belongs to the second type of ambient temperature. The system detects whether the ambient temperature during program execution is within a preset temperature range; and when the ambient temperature during program execution is detected to be within the preset temperature range, it obtains the duration for which the ambient temperature during program execution remains within the preset temperature range.

[0016] As an optional implementation, in a second aspect of the invention, the completion of the intermittent heating operation by the heating element is determined by the following method: The main control chip detects whether the duration of the temperature reaches the first preset duration, and whether the ambient temperature during the program execution process is not lower than the second preset temperature after the duration of the temperature reaches the first preset duration, and obtains the first detection result; When the first detection result is yes, the main control chip determines that the heating element has completed the intermittent heating operation.

[0017] As an optional implementation, in a second aspect of the invention, the control module acquires the third type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the third heating stage and the duration of the third heating stage by means of: The heating time of the heating element is controlled within the preset dynamic heating cycle of the third heating stage, and the ambient temperature of the egg cooker within the dynamic heating cycle is obtained, wherein the ambient temperature within the dynamic heating cycle belongs to the third type of ambient temperature. The duration of the third heating stage of the egg cooker is calculated, and the ambient temperature during the dynamic heating cycle is detected as being lower than the third preset temperature. The duration of the low temperature (the ambient temperature being lower than the third preset temperature) is also detected as being lower than the second preset duration, and a second detection result is obtained. When the second detection result is yes, the heating element is controlled to return to the second heating stage. When the second detection result is negative, the duration of the third heating stage of the egg cooker is calculated.

[0018] As an optional implementation, in a second aspect of the invention, the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker is obtained by means of: The ambient temperature acquisition device reads the analog value of the ambient temperature data of the egg cooker and converts the analog value into a digital value through analog-to-digital conversion. The main control chip reads the digital value of the ambient temperature data of the egg cooker to obtain the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker.

[0019] A third aspect of the present invention discloses another steam-cooked egg control device for an egg cooker, the device comprising: Memory containing executable program code; A processor coupled to the memory; The processor calls the executable program code stored in the memory to execute the steam-cooked egg control method of the egg cooker disclosed in the first aspect of the present invention.

[0020] The fourth aspect of the present invention discloses a computer storage medium storing computer instructions, which, when invoked, are used to execute the steam-cooked egg control method for the egg cooker disclosed in the first aspect of the present invention.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects: In this embodiment of the invention, the main control chip detects the functional mode of the egg cooker. When the functional mode is detected to be the soft-boiled egg mode, the main control chip performs heating control operations on the heating element based on a preset heating logic control algorithm and by acquiring the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker. The target ambient temperature of the egg cooker is acquired by an ambient temperature acquisition device. The heating control operations include continuous heating, intermittent heating, and dynamic heating. The heating control operations are used to control the temperature of the internal environment of the egg cooker by controlling the amount of steam released from the egg cooker. As can be seen, implementing this invention enables the main control chip to control the heating element based on the target ambient temperature collected by the ambient temperature acquisition device when the egg cooker is detected to be in the onsen tamago (soft-boiled egg) mode. This fully considers the influence of actual environmental factors on the internal temperature of the egg cooker, making the heating control more scientific and reasonable. It avoids poor cooking results due to differences in ambient temperature. Furthermore, by setting multiple heating control operation modes such as continuous heating, intermittent heating, and dynamic heating, the heating strategy can be flexibly adjusted according to the specific requirements of the onsen tamago mode, effectively controlling the internal ambient temperature of the egg cooker to ensure that the onsen tamago achieves the ideal cooking effect, guaranteeing the taste and quality of the onsen tamago. Moreover, by controlling the amount of steam released by the egg cooker, the internal temperature of the egg cooker can be controlled. This indirect and precise temperature control method can shorten the cooking time of the onsen tamago and achieve precise temperature control of the egg cooker. This helps to maintain the internal temperature of the egg cooker more accurately within a suitable range, avoiding excessive temperature fluctuations that affect the cooking quality of the onsen tamago, and further improving the quality of the cooked onsen tamago. Attached Figure Description

[0022] 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.

[0023] Figure 1This is a schematic flowchart of a steam-cooked egg control method for an egg cooker disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of another steam-cooked egg control method for an egg cooker disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the steam-cooked egg control circuit of an egg cooker disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of a control circuit disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the execution flow of the heating logic control algorithm of a steam-cooked egg control method for an egg cooker disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a steam-cooked egg control device for an egg cooker disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a steam-cooked egg control device for another egg cooker disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, apparatus, product, or end that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or ends.

[0026] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0027] This invention discloses a method and device for controlling steam-cooked soft-boiled eggs in an egg cooker. When the main control chip detects that the egg cooker is in soft-boiled egg mode, it uses the target ambient temperature collected by an ambient temperature acquisition device as a basis to control the heating element. This fully considers the influence of actual environmental factors on the internal temperature of the egg cooker, making the heating control more scientific and reasonable. It avoids poor cooking results due to ambient temperature differences. Furthermore, by setting multiple heating control operation modes such as continuous heating, intermittent heating, and dynamic heating, the heating strategy can be flexibly adjusted according to the specific requirements of the soft-boiled egg mode, effectively controlling the internal ambient temperature of the egg cooker to ensure ideal cooking results, guaranteeing the taste and quality of the soft-boiled eggs. The temperature control of the internal environment of the egg cooker is achieved by controlling the amount of steam released. This indirect and precise temperature control method can shorten the cooking time of soft-boiled eggs and achieve precise temperature control, which helps to maintain a stable internal temperature within a suitable range, avoiding excessive temperature fluctuations that affect the cooking quality of the soft-boiled eggs, and further improving the quality of the cooked eggs. Detailed descriptions follow.

[0028] Example 1 Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method for controlling the steam-cooked eggs in an egg cooker, as disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 The described steam-cooked egg control method for an egg cooker can be applied to an egg cooker, which includes a main control chip, an ambient temperature acquisition device, and a heating element. Furthermore, this method can also be applied to a steam-cooked egg control device for an egg cooker, wherein the device may include a control device or a control server, and the control server may include a cloud server or a local server; this embodiment of the invention is not limited thereto. Figure 1 As shown, the steam-cooked egg control method of this egg cooker may include the following operations: 101. The main control chip detects the function mode of the egg cooker.

[0029] In this embodiment of the invention, optionally, the egg cooker may be preset with a soft-boiled egg mode, or it may be preset with at least one of a hard-boiled egg mode, a soft-boiled egg mode, or a semi-cooked egg mode. This embodiment of the invention does not limit the specific settings.

[0030] 102. When the function mode is detected as the onsen egg mode, the main control chip performs heating control operation on the heating element by obtaining the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker based on the preset heating logic control algorithm.

[0031] In this embodiment of the invention, each function mode of the egg cooker can be controlled by a pre-set button. For example, when a user clicks the button corresponding to the onsen egg mode, the egg cooker can be controlled to enter the onsen egg mode.

[0032] In this embodiment of the invention, the onsen egg mode includes multiple heating stages, all of which include a first heating stage, a second heating stage, and a third heating stage.

[0033] In this embodiment of the invention, the heating logic control algorithm is used to indicate the corresponding heating stage of the heating element entering the onsen egg mode.

[0034] In this embodiment of the invention, the target ambient temperature includes a first type of ambient temperature in the first heating stage, a second type of ambient temperature in the second heating stage, and a third type of ambient temperature in the third heating stage.

[0035] The target ambient temperature of the egg cooker is obtained by an ambient temperature acquisition device. Optionally, the ambient temperature acquisition device can be an ambient temperature sensor (such as an NTC sensor, hereinafter referred to as NTC) or an infrared sensor; this embodiment of the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the NTC can be placed on the outside of the egg cooker. For instance, an upward-facing NTC probe can be added to the plastic part outside the metal cavity of the egg cooker to detect the overall ambient temperature of the egg cooker cavity.

[0036] In this embodiment of the invention, the heating control operation includes continuous heating, intermittent heating, and dynamic heating. Continuous heating is the first heating stage, intermittent heating is the second heating stage, and dynamic heating is the third heating stage. The heating control operation is used to control the temperature of the internal environment of the egg cooker by controlling the amount of steam released.

[0037] It is evident that implementation Figure 1 The described steam-powered onsen tamago (soft-boiled egg) control method for the egg cooker utilizes the main control chip to control the heating element based on the target ambient temperature collected by the ambient temperature acquisition device when the egg cooker is detected to be in onsen tamago mode. This fully considers the impact of actual environmental factors on the internal temperature of the egg cooker, making the heating control more scientific and reasonable. It avoids poor cooking results due to ambient temperature differences. Furthermore, by setting various heating control operation modes such as continuous heating, intermittent heating, and dynamic heating, the heating strategy can be flexibly adjusted according to the specific requirements of the onsen tamago mode, effectively controlling the internal ambient temperature of the egg cooker to ensure that the onsen tamago is cooked to the ideal effect, guaranteeing the taste and quality of the onsen tamago. In addition, the temperature control of the internal environment of the egg cooker is achieved by controlling the amount of steam released by the egg cooker. This indirect and precise temperature control method can shorten the cooking time of the onsen tamago and achieve precise temperature control, which helps to maintain the internal temperature of the egg cooker within a suitable range more accurately, avoiding excessive temperature fluctuations that affect the cooking quality of the onsen tamago, and further improving the quality of the cooked onsen tamago.

[0038] Example 2 Please see Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method for controlling the steam-cooked eggs in an egg cooker, as disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 The described steam-cooked egg control method for an egg cooker can be applied to an egg cooker, which includes a main control chip, an ambient temperature acquisition device, and a heating element. Furthermore, this method can also be applied to a steam-cooked egg control device for an egg cooker, wherein the device may include a control device or a control server, and the control server may include a cloud server or a local server; this embodiment of the invention is not limited thereto. Figure 2 As shown, the steam-cooked egg control method of this egg cooker may include the following operations: 201. The main control chip detects the function mode of the egg cooker.

[0039] 202. When the function mode is detected as Onsen Tamago mode, the main control chip controls the heating element to enter the first heating stage of Onsen Tamago mode based on the preset heating logic control algorithm.

[0040] 203. The main control chip performs continuous heating operation on the heating element during the first heating stage, and obtains the first type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the first heating stage.

[0041] In this embodiment of the invention, specifically, the main control chip continuously heats the heating element during the first heating stage to heat the internal environment of the egg cooker, i.e., the first type of ambient temperature of the first heating stage, to a preset temperature threshold, such as 90°C. When the main control chip detects that the internal environment of the egg cooker has reached 90°C through the ambient temperature acquisition device, it turns off the heating element and enters the second heating stage.

[0042] 204. If the heating element has completed the continuous heating operation based on the first type of ambient temperature, the main control chip will control the heating element to enter the second heating stage.

[0043] 205. The main control chip performs intermittent heating operation on the heating element during the second heating stage, and acquires the second type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the second heating stage and the duration of the second type of ambient temperature within the preset temperature range.

[0044] In this embodiment of the invention, intermittent heating operation can be an operation of turning on the heating element within a preset on time and turning off the heating element within a preset off time.

[0045] 206. If the intermittent heating operation of the heating element is completed based on the duration of temperature, the main control chip will control the heating element to enter the third heating stage.

[0046] 207. The main control chip performs dynamic heating operation on the heating element during the third heating stage, and obtains the third type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the third heating stage and the duration of the egg cooker in the third heating stage.

[0047] In this embodiment of the invention, dynamic heating operation can be an operation that dynamically adjusts the heating time of the heating element.

[0048] 208. If the heating element has completed the dynamic heating operation based on the third type of ambient temperature and the duration of the stage, the main control chip will determine that the heating element has completed the heating control operation.

[0049] In this embodiment of the invention, when the heating element has completed the heating control operation, it indicates that the egg cooker has completed the operation of cooking the soft-boiled egg, and at this time the egg cooker can exit the soft-boiled egg mode.

[0050] It is evident that implementation Figure 2The described steam-powered onsen tamago (soft-boiled egg) control method for the egg cooker utilizes the main control chip to control the heating element based on the target ambient temperature collected by the ambient temperature acquisition device when the egg cooker is detected to be in onsen tamago mode. This fully considers the impact of actual environmental factors on the internal temperature of the egg cooker, making the heating control more scientific and reasonable. It avoids poor cooking results due to ambient temperature differences. Furthermore, by setting various heating control operation modes such as continuous heating, intermittent heating, and dynamic heating, the heating strategy can be flexibly adjusted according to the specific requirements of the onsen tamago mode, effectively controlling the internal ambient temperature of the egg cooker to ensure that the onsen tamago is cooked to the ideal effect, guaranteeing the taste and quality of the onsen tamago. In addition, the temperature control of the internal environment of the egg cooker is achieved by controlling the amount of steam released by the egg cooker. This indirect and precise temperature control method can shorten the cooking time of the onsen tamago and achieve precise temperature control, which helps to maintain the internal temperature of the egg cooker within a suitable range more accurately, avoiding excessive temperature fluctuations that affect the cooking quality of the onsen tamago, and further improving the quality of the cooked onsen tamago. Furthermore, the heating process of the onsen tamago (soft-boiled egg) mode can be meticulously divided into three heating stages: a first heating stage, a second heating stage, and a third heating stage. Each stage employs a different heating method. This phased heating strategy allows for precise control of temperature and time based on the needs of different stages of onsen tamago cooking, ensuring that the ingredients are in the most suitable cooking environment at each stage. This effectively improves the cooking quality of the onsen tamago, resulting in an ideal taste and texture. Specifically, in the first heating stage, continuous heating of the heating element rapidly increases the internal temperature of the egg cooker, allowing it to quickly enter the cooking state. In the second heating stage, intermittent heating is used to maintain a relatively stable internal temperature while avoiding excessively high temperatures caused by continuous heating. In the third heating stage, the heating power and frequency are flexibly adjusted based on the actual temperature changes inside the egg cooker, achieving precise dynamic temperature control.

[0051] In an optional embodiment, the main control chip in step 205 above acquires the second type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the second heating stage and the duration of the second type of ambient temperature being within a preset temperature range, including: The main control chip controls the start and stop of the heating element within the preset start and stop control cycle of the second heating stage, and obtains the ambient temperature of the egg cooker within the start and stop control cycle. The ambient temperature within the start and stop control cycle belongs to the second type of ambient temperature. The main control chip detects whether the ambient temperature during the start-stop control cycle does not exceed the first preset temperature; and when it detects that the ambient temperature during the start-stop control cycle exceeds the first preset temperature, it re-executes the start-stop control of the heating element during the preset start-stop control cycle in the second heating stage, and obtains the ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the start-stop control cycle. When the ambient temperature within the start-stop control cycle is detected to be no more than the first preset temperature, the main control chip executes a preset heating program on the heating element and obtains the ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the execution of the heating program. The ambient temperature during the execution of the program belongs to the second type of ambient temperature. The main control chip detects whether the ambient temperature is within the preset temperature range during program execution; and when it detects that the ambient temperature is within the preset temperature range during program execution, it obtains the duration of the ambient temperature being within the preset temperature range during program execution.

[0052] In this embodiment of the invention, the preset start-stop control cycle may include a cycle consisting of a preset start duration and a preset stop duration. The heating element is turned on within the preset start duration and turned off within the preset stop duration, repeating this cycle. The end time of the preset start duration is the start time of the preset stop duration. For example, the preset start duration is from second 0 to second 3, and the preset stop duration is from second 3 to second 8. That is, the preset start-stop control cycle can be understood as the heating element being turned on for the first 3 seconds and turned off for the next 5 seconds.

[0053] In this embodiment of the invention, the first preset temperature can be the sum of the target temperature required for cooking in the onsen egg mode of the egg cooker and the first preset threshold. The preset temperature range can be the range consisting of the sum of the target temperature and the second preset threshold, and the difference between the target temperature and the second preset threshold, where the first preset threshold is less than the second preset threshold. For example, the first preset threshold can be 1, and the second preset threshold can be 3. In this case, the first preset temperature is the target temperature + 1℃, and the preset temperature range is the range of the target temperature ± 3℃. Based on this, during the heating control of the heating element according to the start-stop control cycle, the heating program is only executed when the current temperature of the egg cooker is detected to be no more than the first preset temperature to avoid overheating. When the temperature stabilizes within the target temperature ± 3℃ range, the main control chip can start a temperature stabilization timer to accumulate the duration of the temperature within the preset temperature range.

[0054] As can be seen, this optional embodiment can control the heating element to start and stop within a preset start-stop control cycle through the main control chip, while simultaneously acquiring the ambient temperature within that cycle. This allows for preliminary temperature adjustment with relatively fine time granularity, preventing the heating element from continuously operating and causing excessively high temperatures. This creates a relatively stable and suitable initial temperature environment for cooking soft-boiled eggs, which helps improve the taste and texture of the eggs. Furthermore, it detects whether the ambient temperature exceeds a first preset temperature. If it does, it controls the heating element to start and stop cyclically, ensuring that the internal temperature of the egg cooker does not rise indefinitely. This reduces the possibility of overcooking the food due to excessively high temperatures, preventing the formation of soft-boiled eggs and improving the success rate of cooking soft-boiled eggs. When the temperature does not exceed the first preset temperature, it executes the heating program and acquires the ambient temperature during program execution. By responding promptly to changes in the internal temperature of the egg cooker and flexibly employing start-stop control and intermittent heating control methods, it adapts to the influence of different ambient temperature conditions on the cooking process, thereby improving the stability and reliability of cooking soft-boiled eggs.

[0055] In this optional embodiment, as an optional implementation, the completion of the intermittent heating operation by the heating element is determined by the following method: The main control chip detects whether the temperature duration reaches a first preset duration, and whether the ambient temperature during program execution is not lower than a second preset temperature after the temperature duration reaches the first preset duration, and obtains the first detection result; When the first detection result is yes, the main control chip determines that the heating element has completed the intermittent heating operation.

[0056] In this embodiment of the invention, optionally, when the first detection result is negative, the main control chip determines that the heating element has not yet completed the intermittent heating operation, and / or, the main control chip continues to perform the operation of obtaining the second type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker in the second heating stage and the duration of the second type of ambient temperature within the preset temperature range. This embodiment of the invention does not limit the scope of the operation.

[0057] In this embodiment of the invention, optionally, the first preset duration can be 15 seconds, 12 seconds, or any other pre-set value; this embodiment of the invention does not impose any limitation.

[0058] In this embodiment of the invention, the second preset temperature can be the target temperature required for cooking eggs in the onsen egg mode of the egg cooker. For example, when the temperature duration is detected to reach the first preset duration, such as 15 seconds, and the current temperature is not lower than the target temperature, the main control chip can determine that the heating element has completed the intermittent heating operation. At this time, the main control chip can turn off the heating element, clear the relevant timer, and enter the third heating stage.

[0059] As can be seen, this optional implementation can detect whether the temperature duration has reached the first preset duration through the main control chip, and whether the ambient temperature during program execution is not lower than the second preset temperature after the temperature duration has reached the first preset duration. These two detection conditions are used as the basis for judgment to accurately determine whether the heating element has completed the intermittent heating operation. This can more accurately reflect the cooking state of the food during the intermittent heating process, which matches the cooking requirements of onsen eggs, which need to be cooked to a certain temperature and maintained at that temperature for a sufficient time. This helps to ensure that the egg white and yolk achieve the ideal texture and taste of onsen eggs, and also helps to ensure the quality stability of onsen eggs. Furthermore, the detection conditions and judgment logic set by the main control chip based on the temperature acquisition function of the ambient temperature acquisition device automatically complete the detection of the completion status of the intermittent heating operation, without the need for manual intervention by the user. This makes the cooking process of the egg cooker more intelligent and automated. Users only need to put the eggs into the egg cooker and set the relevant parameters, and then wait for the egg cooker to automatically complete the cooking process of the onsen eggs, which helps to improve the user's ease of operation of the egg cooker.

[0060] In another optional embodiment, the main control chip in step 207 above acquires the third type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the third heating stage and the duration of the third heating stage, including: The main control chip obtains the third type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker in the third heating stage, and controls the heating duration of the heating element in the preset dynamic heating cycle of the third heating stage based on the third type of ambient temperature, and obtains the ambient temperature of the egg cooker in the dynamic heating cycle, which belongs to the third type of ambient temperature. The main control chip calculates the duration of the third heating stage of the egg cooker, and at the same time detects whether the ambient temperature during the dynamic heating cycle is lower than the third preset temperature, and whether the duration of the low temperature below the third preset temperature reaches the second preset duration, and obtains the second detection result; and when the second detection result is yes, it controls the heating element to return to the second heating stage. If the second detection result is negative, the main control chip continues to calculate the duration of the third heating stage of the egg cooker.

[0061] In this embodiment of the invention, specifically, when the egg cooker enters the third heating stage, the main control chip starts the stage timer to calculate the duration of the third heating stage.

[0062] In this embodiment of the invention, the dynamic heating operation of the egg cooker in the third heating stage may include a low-temperature retreat mechanism. This low-temperature retreat mechanism is used to instruct the main control chip to detect whether the third type of ambient temperature is lower than the third preset temperature. When the third type of ambient temperature is detected to be lower than the third preset temperature, it is determined that the heating element is in a low-temperature state. At this time, a low-temperature retreat timer is started to calculate the duration of the low-temperature state. If the duration of the low-temperature state reaches the second preset time, such as 10 seconds, the heating element is controlled to retreat to the second heating stage. If the duration of the low-temperature state has not reached the second preset time, the duration of the heating element in the third heating stage can continue to be calculated. The third preset temperature is lower than the target temperature, that is, the third preset temperature can be recorded as the difference between the target temperature and the third preset threshold. For example, the third preset temperature can be the target temperature -2℃. For instance, when the ambient temperature during the dynamic heating cycle is lower than the target temperature -2℃, the low-temperature retreat timer is started. If the low-temperature state lasts for 10 seconds, it retreats to the second heating stage to re-stabilize the temperature.

[0063] As can be seen, this optional embodiment can obtain the third type of ambient temperature in the third heating stage through the main control chip, and control the heating duration of the heating element in the dynamic heating cycle accordingly. By dynamically adjusting the heating duration, the heating element can accurately output heat according to the actual ambient temperature, avoiding overheating or underheating due to ambient temperature fluctuations. This ensures that the food can be cooked in the ideal state in the third heating stage, improving the taste and quality of cooked foods such as soft-boiled eggs. Furthermore, by continuously obtaining the duration of the third heating stage and detecting whether the ambient temperature is lower than the third preset temperature for a certain duration within the dynamic heating cycle, and whether the duration of the low temperature reaches the second preset duration, the embodiment can flexibly choose whether to trigger the stage rollback operation through multi-condition judgment. This helps to avoid incorrect stage switching due to short-term temperature fluctuations or misjudgments, ensuring the rationality and stability of the cooking process. When the detection result is yes, the system automatically rolls back, which can adjust the cooking strategy in time when an abnormal temperature occurs in the third heating stage, returning to the relatively stable second heating stage to re-cook, preventing the soft-boiled egg from failing to cook due to temperature issues, and ensuring the final cooking effect.

[0064] In this optional embodiment, as an optional implementation method, the main control chip controls the heating duration of the heating element within a preset dynamic heating cycle of the third heating stage based on the third type of ambient temperature, which may include: The main control chip detects the third type of ambient temperature based on the target temperature; When the detected third-class ambient temperature is less than or equal to the target temperature, the main control chip controls the heating duration of the heating element in the preset third heating stage dynamic heating cycle to the first heating duration. When the detected ambient temperature of the third category is greater than the target temperature but less than or equal to the fourth preset temperature, the main control chip controls the heating time of the heating element to the second heating time. When the detected third ambient temperature is greater than the fourth preset temperature, the main control chip controls the heating duration of the heating element to the third heating duration.

[0065] The target temperature is less than the fourth preset temperature, which can be represented as the sum of the target temperature and the third preset threshold. For example, the fourth preset temperature could be the target temperature + 2℃. Specifically, if the third ambient temperature is less than or equal to the target temperature, the main control chip controls the heating element to heat for 3 seconds; if the third ambient temperature is greater than the target temperature but less than or equal to the target temperature + 2℃, the heating element is controlled to heat for 1 second; if the third ambient temperature is greater than the target temperature + 2℃, the heating element is controlled to heat for 0 seconds, i.e., no heating.

[0066] As can be seen, this optional implementation can precisely control the heating duration of the heating element in the third heating stage based on the comparison results of the third ambient temperature, the target temperature, and the fourth preset temperature through the main control chip. Specifically, when the ambient temperature is low (less than or equal to the target temperature), the heating duration is appropriately extended (first heating duration) to ensure that the food can absorb enough heat to reach the ideal degree of cooking of the soft-boiled egg; when the ambient temperature is in the middle range (greater than the target temperature and less than or equal to the fourth preset temperature), the second heating duration is adopted to maintain a relatively stable heating state; when the ambient temperature is too high (greater than the fourth preset temperature), the heating duration is shortened (third heating duration) to prevent the egg from becoming tough and hard due to overheating, thereby precisely controlling the cooking temperature and ensuring the taste and quality of cooked foods such as soft-boiled eggs.

[0067] In yet another optional embodiment, the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker is obtained by means of: The ambient temperature acquisition device reads the analog data of the ambient temperature of the egg cooker and converts the analog data into digital data through analog-to-digital conversion. The main control chip reads the digital data of the ambient temperature of the egg cooker to obtain the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker.

[0068] Specifically, for the first heating stage, the ambient temperature acquisition device reads the analog value of the ambient temperature data of the egg cooker during the first heating stage. After analog-to-digital conversion and reading by the main control chip, the first type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the first heating stage is obtained. For the second heating stage, within the preset start-stop control cycle of the second heating stage, the ambient temperature acquisition device reads the analog value of the ambient temperature data of the egg cooker during the start-stop control cycle. After analog-to-digital conversion and reading by the main control chip, the ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the start-stop control cycle is obtained. During the execution of the heating program, the ambient temperature acquisition device reads the analog value of the ambient temperature data of the egg cooker during the program execution. After analog-to-digital conversion and reading by the main control chip, the ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the program execution is obtained. For the third heating stage, the ambient temperature acquisition device reads the analog value of the ambient temperature data of the egg cooker during the third heating stage. After analog-to-digital conversion and reading by the main control chip, the third type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the third heating stage is obtained.

[0069] As can be seen, this optional embodiment can accurately capture the real-time temperature status by using an ambient temperature acquisition device to specifically read the ambient temperature of the egg cooker. Then, the analog quantity is converted into a digital quantity through analog-to-digital conversion, so that the main control chip can quickly and accurately read the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker, providing a good data foundation for subsequent heating control.

[0070] For example, the steam-cooked egg control method for an egg cooker can be applied to the steam-cooked egg control circuit of the egg cooker, such as... Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a steam-cooked egg control circuit for an egg cooker disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. The control circuit may include a main control chip (i.e., as shown in the diagram). Figure 3 The diagram shows the MCU, NTC, first resistor R1, second resistor R2, and first capacitor C1, where: The MCU's control terminal is electrically connected to one end of the second resistor; The first pin of the NTC is electrically connected to one end of the first resistor, the other end of the second resistor, and one end of the first capacitor. The second pin of the NTC is electrically connected to the other end of the first capacitor and is used for grounding. The other end of the first resistor is used for electrical connection to the power supply voltage, such as 5V.

[0071] For example, when using the CMS79F738 chip as the main control chip (MCU), its pins are electrically connected to the NTC. Specifically, 5V and GND are led out from the MCU's control board. The 5V voltage is connected in series with the first resistor R1 and then connected to pin 1 of the NTC. A first capacitor is connected in parallel between pin 1 and pin 2 of the NTC, and pin 2 of the NTC is grounded. Pin 1 of the NTC is connected in series with the second resistor R2 and then connected to the pin of the MCU.

[0072] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of a control circuit disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the working principle is as follows: S1: Power on, power supply to MCU and NTC, pin ports perform GPIO and ADC initialization; S2: Select the onsen egg mode via button control; S3: In the onsen egg mode, the heating logic control algorithm is used for control. The NTC reads the ambient temperature data analog quantity and converts the analog quantity into a digital quantity through analog-to-digital conversion. The MCU reads the digital quantity from the NTC and converts it to obtain the temperature value for use. During the execution process, the MCU outputs the heating element heating signal, reads the ambient temperature NTC value, and performs intermittent heating after the set temperature is reached. The heating cycle of the heating element is adjusted according to the temperature feedback from the NTC value and the target temperature to achieve fine-tuning of the steam release and realize precise temperature control of the system. S4: After the system reaches the set time, it stops control, sends a stop signal, and notifies the user that cooking is complete.

[0073] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the execution flow of the heating logic control algorithm of a steam-cooked egg control method for an egg cooker disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the execution flow is as follows: The temperature of the egg cooker was read throughout the entire process; Phase 1: The heating element continuously heats the water in the pot to 90°C. When the NTC of the heating element detects that the water temperature in the pot has reached 90°C, the heating element is turned off, the relevant timers are reset, and the process proceeds to Phase 2. Phase 2: The heating element heats intermittently, turning on for the first 3 seconds and turning off for the next 5 seconds, in a cycle. The heating program is only executed when the current temperature does not exceed the target temperature +1 degree to avoid overheating. When the temperature stabilizes within the target temperature ±3 degrees, the temperature stabilization timer increments. When the temperature stabilization timer reaches 15 seconds and the current temperature is not lower than the target temperature, the heating element is turned off, the relevant timers are cleared, and the process proceeds to Phase 3. Phase 3: Dynamic heating control, with an 8-second cycle, dynamically adjusts the heating time based on the current temperature. If the temperature is less than or equal to the target temperature: heat for 3 seconds. If the temperature is between the target temperature and the target temperature +2℃: heat for 1 second. If the temperature is greater than the target temperature +2℃: do not heat. The control includes a low-temperature rollback mechanism. When the temperature drops below the target temperature -2℃, the low-temperature rollback timer is activated. If the low-temperature state lasts for 10 seconds, it rolls back to stage 2 to re-stabilize the temperature. When entering stage 3, the stage timer starts to calculate the holding time. When the holding time reaches 8 minutes, the control ends and all timers are reset to zero.

[0074] The entire execution process realizes the complete heating process of "initialization-rapid heating-stable temperature-heating timer" through a state machine. Its core features are: phased control, clear logic, easy maintenance and expansion; precise temperature control through intermittent heating and dynamic adjustment of heating time; improved system reliability by incorporating temperature stability detection and low temperature rollback mechanisms; and finally, the complete completion of the heating process through a fixed-duration heat preservation timer.

[0075] Example 3 Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a steam-cooked egg control device for an egg cooker disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. Wherein, Figure 6 The described steam-cooked egg control device for an egg cooker can be applied to an egg cooker, which includes a main control chip, an ambient temperature acquisition device, and a heating element. This device may include a control device or a control server, wherein the control server may include a cloud server or a local server; this embodiment of the invention is not limited thereto. Figure 6 As shown, the steam-cooked egg control device of this egg cooker may include: The detection module 301 is used to detect the functional mode of the egg cooker.

[0076] The control module 302 is used to perform heating control operations on the heating element based on a preset heating logic control algorithm and by obtaining the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker when the function mode is detected to be the onsen egg mode.

[0077] In this embodiment of the invention, the onsen egg mode includes multiple heating stages, all of which include a first heating stage, a second heating stage, and a third heating stage.

[0078] In this embodiment of the invention, the heating logic control algorithm is used to indicate the corresponding heating stage of the heating element entering the onsen egg mode.

[0079] In this embodiment of the invention, the target ambient temperature includes a first type of ambient temperature in the first heating stage, a second type of ambient temperature in the second heating stage, and a third type of ambient temperature in the third heating stage.

[0080] The target ambient temperature of the egg cooker is obtained by an ambient temperature acquisition device. The heating control operation includes continuous heating operation, intermittent heating operation and dynamic heating operation. The heating control operation is used to control the temperature of the internal environment of the egg cooker by controlling the amount of steam released from the egg cooker.

[0081] It is evident that implementation Figure 6 The described steam-powered onsen tamago (soft-boiled egg) control device of the egg cooker can control the heating element based on the target ambient temperature collected by the ambient temperature acquisition device when the main control chip detects that the egg cooker is in onsen tamago mode. This fully considers the influence of actual environmental factors on the internal temperature of the egg cooker, making the heating control more scientific and reasonable. It avoids poor cooking results due to ambient temperature differences. Moreover, by setting multiple heating control operation modes such as continuous heating, intermittent heating, and dynamic heating, it can flexibly adjust the heating strategy according to the specific requirements of the onsen tamago mode, effectively controlling the internal ambient temperature of the egg cooker to ensure that the onsen tamago is cooked to the ideal effect, guaranteeing the taste and quality of the onsen tamago. Furthermore, by controlling the amount of steam released by the egg cooker, the internal temperature of the egg cooker is controlled. This indirect and precise temperature control method can shorten the cooking time of the onsen tamago and achieve precise temperature control. It is beneficial to maintain the internal temperature of the egg cooker within a suitable range more accurately, avoiding excessive temperature fluctuations that affect the cooking quality of the onsen tamago, and further improving the quality of the cooked onsen tamago.

[0082] In an optional embodiment, the control module 302, based on a preset heating logic control algorithm, performs heating control operations on the heating element by acquiring the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker. The specific methods include: Based on a preset heating logic control algorithm, the heating element is controlled to enter the first heating stage of the onsen egg mode, and continuous heating is performed on the heating element during the first heating stage, as well as the first type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the first heating stage is obtained. If the heating element has completed the continuous heating operation based on the first type of ambient temperature, the heating element is controlled to enter the second heating stage, and intermittent heating operation is performed on the heating element during the second heating stage. The second type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the second heating stage and the duration of the second type of ambient temperature within the preset temperature range are also obtained. If the intermittent heating operation is completed based on the duration of temperature, the heating element is controlled to enter the third heating stage, and dynamic heating operation is performed on the heating element during the third heating stage. The third type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker in the third heating stage and the duration of the egg cooker in the third heating stage are also obtained. If the heating element has completed the dynamic heating operation based on the third type of ambient temperature and the duration of the stage, then the heating element has completed the heating control operation.

[0083] As can be seen, this optional embodiment can meticulously divide the heating process of the onsen tamago (soft-boiled egg) mode into a first heating stage, a second heating stage, and a third heating stage. Each stage employs a different heating operation method. Through a phased heating strategy, the temperature and time can be precisely controlled according to the needs of different stages of onsen tamago cooking, ensuring that the ingredients are in the most suitable cooking environment at each stage. This is beneficial to effectively improve the cooking quality of the onsen tamago, so that the final cooked onsen tamago has the ideal taste and texture. Specifically, in the first heating stage, the heating element is continuously heated, which can quickly increase the internal temperature of the egg cooker and allow the egg cooker to quickly enter the cooking state. When entering the second heating stage, intermittent heating is used to maintain a relatively stable internal temperature of the egg cooker while avoiding excessively high temperatures caused by continuous heating. When entering the third heating stage, the heating power and frequency are flexibly adjusted according to the actual temperature changes inside the egg cooker, achieving precise dynamic temperature control.

[0084] In this optional embodiment, as an optional implementation, the control module 302 acquires the second type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the second heating stage and the duration of the second type of ambient temperature being within a preset temperature range in the following specific ways: The start and stop of the heating element are controlled within the preset start and stop control cycle of the second heating stage, and the ambient temperature of the egg cooker within the start and stop control cycle is obtained. The ambient temperature within the start and stop control cycle belongs to the second type of ambient temperature. The system detects whether the ambient temperature during the start-stop control cycle does not exceed the first preset temperature; and when the ambient temperature during the start-stop control cycle is detected to exceed the first preset temperature, the system re-executes the start-stop control of the heating element during the preset start-stop control cycle in the second heating stage, and obtains the ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the start-stop control cycle. When the ambient temperature within the start-stop control cycle is detected to be no more than the first preset temperature, a preset heating program is executed on the heating element, and the ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the execution of the heating program is obtained. The ambient temperature during the execution of the program belongs to the second type of ambient temperature. The system detects whether the ambient temperature during program execution is within a preset temperature range; and when the ambient temperature during program execution is detected to be within the preset temperature range, it obtains the duration for which the ambient temperature during program execution remains within the preset temperature range.

[0085] As can be seen, this optional implementation can control the heating element to start and stop within a preset start-stop control cycle through the main control chip, while simultaneously acquiring the ambient temperature within that cycle. This allows for preliminary temperature adjustment with relatively fine time granularity, preventing the heating element from continuously operating and causing excessively high temperatures. This creates a relatively stable and suitable initial temperature environment for cooking soft-boiled eggs, which helps improve the taste and texture of the eggs. Furthermore, it detects whether the ambient temperature exceeds a first preset temperature. If it does, it controls the heating element to start and stop cyclically, ensuring that the internal temperature of the egg cooker does not rise indefinitely. This reduces the possibility of overcooking the food due to excessively high temperatures, preventing the formation of soft-boiled eggs and improving the success rate of cooking soft-boiled eggs. When the temperature does not exceed the first preset temperature, it executes the heating program and acquires the ambient temperature during program execution. By responding promptly to changes in the internal temperature of the egg cooker and flexibly employing start-stop control and intermittent heating control methods, it adapts to the influence of different ambient temperature conditions on the cooking process, thereby improving the stability and reliability of cooking soft-boiled eggs.

[0086] In this optional implementation, the completion of the intermittent heating operation by the heating element is optionally determined by the following method: The main control chip detects whether the temperature duration reaches a first preset duration, and whether the ambient temperature during program execution is not lower than a second preset temperature after the temperature duration reaches the first preset duration, and obtains the first detection result; When the first detection result is yes, the main control chip determines that the heating element has completed the intermittent heating operation.

[0087] As can be seen, this optional implementation can also detect whether the temperature duration has reached the first preset duration through the main control chip, and whether the ambient temperature during the program execution process is not lower than the second preset temperature after the temperature duration has reached the first preset duration. These two detection conditions are used as the basis for judgment to accurately determine whether the heating element has completed the intermittent heating operation. This can more accurately reflect the cooking state of the food during the intermittent heating process, which matches the cooking requirements of onsen eggs, which need to be cooked to a certain temperature and maintained at that temperature for a sufficient time. This helps to ensure that the egg white and yolk achieve the ideal texture and taste of onsen eggs, and also helps to ensure the quality stability of onsen eggs. Furthermore, the detection conditions and judgment logic set by the main control chip based on the temperature acquisition function of the ambient temperature acquisition device automatically complete the detection of the completion status of the intermittent heating operation, without the need for manual intervention by the user. This makes the cooking process of the egg cooker more intelligent and automated. Users only need to put the eggs into the egg cooker and set the relevant parameters, and then wait for the egg cooker to automatically complete the cooking process of the onsen eggs, which helps to improve the user's ease of operation of the egg cooker.

[0088] In this optional embodiment, as another optional implementation, the control module 302 obtains the third type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker in the third heating stage and the duration of the third heating stage in the egg cooker in the following specific ways: The heating time of the heating element is controlled within the preset dynamic heating cycle of the third heating stage, and the ambient temperature of the egg cooker within the dynamic heating cycle is obtained. The ambient temperature within the dynamic heating cycle belongs to the third type of ambient temperature. The duration of the third heating stage of the egg cooker is calculated, and the ambient temperature during the dynamic heating cycle is detected as being lower than the third preset temperature. The duration of the low temperature period when the ambient temperature is lower than the third preset temperature is also detected as being equal to the second preset duration. A second detection result is obtained. When the second detection result is yes, the heating element is controlled to return to the second heating stage. If the second test result is negative, calculate the duration of the third heating stage of the egg cooker.

[0089] As can be seen, this optional implementation can obtain the third type of ambient temperature in the third heating stage through the main control chip, and control the heating duration of the heating element in the dynamic heating cycle accordingly. By dynamically adjusting the heating duration, the heating element can accurately output heat according to the actual ambient temperature, avoiding overheating or underheating due to ambient temperature fluctuations. This ensures that the food can be cooked in the ideal state in the third heating stage, improving the taste and quality of cooked foods such as soft-boiled eggs. Furthermore, by continuously obtaining the duration of the third heating stage and detecting whether the ambient temperature is lower than the third preset temperature for a certain duration within the dynamic heating cycle, and whether the duration of the low temperature reaches the second preset duration, the system can flexibly choose whether to trigger the stage rollback operation through multi-condition judgment. This helps to avoid incorrect stage switching due to short-term temperature fluctuations or misjudgments, ensuring the rationality and stability of the cooking process. When the detection result is yes, the system automatically rolls back, which can adjust the cooking strategy in time when an abnormal temperature occurs in the third heating stage, returning to the relatively stable second heating stage to re-cook, preventing the soft-boiled egg from failing to cook due to temperature issues, and ensuring the final cooking effect.

[0090] In another alternative embodiment, the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker is obtained by: The ambient temperature acquisition device reads the analog data of the ambient temperature of the egg cooker and converts the analog data into digital data through analog-to-digital conversion. The main control chip reads the digital data of the ambient temperature of the egg cooker to obtain the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker.

[0091] As can be seen, this optional embodiment can accurately capture the real-time temperature status by using an ambient temperature acquisition device to specifically read the ambient temperature of the egg cooker. Then, the analog quantity is converted into a digital quantity through analog-to-digital conversion, so that the main control chip can quickly and accurately read the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker, providing a good data foundation for subsequent heating control.

[0092] Example 4 Please see Figure 7 , Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a steam-cooked egg control device for another egg cooker disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 As shown, the steam-cooked egg control device of this egg cooker may include: Memory 401 storing executable program code; Processor 402 coupled to memory 401; The processor 402 calls the executable program code stored in the memory 401 to execute the steps in the steam-cooked egg control method of the egg cooker described in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0093] Example 5 This invention discloses a computer storage medium storing computer instructions. When these computer instructions are invoked, they are used to execute the steps in the steam-cooked egg control method for an egg cooker described in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2 of this invention.

[0094] Example 6 This invention discloses a computer program product, which includes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, and the computer program is operable to cause a computer to perform the steps in the steam-cooked egg control method for an egg cooker described in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2.

[0095] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The modules described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as modules may or may not be physical modules; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network modules. 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.

[0096] Through the detailed description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each implementation method 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 part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, including read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), one-time programmable read-only memory (OTPROM), electrically-Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) or other optical disc storage, disk storage, magnetic tape storage, or any other computer-readable medium that can be used to carry or store data.

[0097] Finally, it should be noted that the steam-cooked egg control method and device for an egg cooker disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, not to limit it. 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 of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling the steam-cooked eggs in an egg cooker, characterized in that, The method is applied to an egg cooker, the egg cooker including a main control chip, an ambient temperature acquisition device, and a heating element, and the method includes: The main control chip detects the functional mode of the egg cooker; When the function mode is detected to be the onsen egg mode, the main control chip performs heating control operation on the heating element based on the preset heating logic control algorithm by obtaining the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker. The target ambient temperature of the egg cooker is obtained by the ambient temperature acquisition device. The heating control operation includes continuous heating operation, intermittent heating operation and dynamic heating operation. The heating control operation is used to control the temperature of the internal environment of the egg cooker by controlling the amount of steam released from the egg cooker.

2. The steam-cooked egg control method for an egg cooker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The onsen egg mode includes multiple heating stages, all of which include a first heating stage, a second heating stage, and a third heating stage; The heating logic control algorithm is used to instruct the heating element to enter the corresponding heating stage of the onsen egg mode; The target ambient temperature includes a first type of ambient temperature in the first heating stage, a second type of ambient temperature in the second heating stage, and a third type of ambient temperature in the third heating stage.

3. The steam-cooked egg control method for an egg cooker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main control chip, based on a preset heating logic control algorithm, performs heating control operations on the heating element by acquiring the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker, including: The main control chip controls the heating element to enter the first heating stage of the onsen egg mode based on a preset heating logic control algorithm, and performs the continuous heating operation on the heating element during the first heating stage, and obtains the first type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the first heating stage. If the heating element has completed the continuous heating operation based on the first type of ambient temperature, the main control chip controls the heating element to enter the second heating stage, and performs the intermittent heating operation on the heating element during the second heating stage, and obtains the second type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the second heating stage and the duration of the second type of ambient temperature within the preset temperature range; If it is determined that the heating element has completed the intermittent heating operation based on the temperature duration, the main control chip controls the heating element to enter the third heating stage, and performs the dynamic heating operation on the heating element during the third heating stage, and obtains the third type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the third heating stage and the duration of the egg cooker in the third heating stage. If the heating element is determined to have completed the dynamic heating operation based on the third type of ambient temperature and the duration of the stage, the main control chip determines that the heating element has completed the heating control operation.

4. The steam-cooked egg control method for an egg cooker according to claim 3, characterized in that, The main control chip acquires the second type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the second heating stage and the duration of the second type of ambient temperature within a preset temperature range, including: The main control chip controls the start and stop of the heating element within a preset start and stop control cycle of the second heating stage, and obtains the ambient temperature of the egg cooker within the start and stop control cycle, wherein the ambient temperature within the start and stop control cycle belongs to the second type of ambient temperature. The main control chip detects whether the ambient temperature during the start-stop control cycle does not exceed the first preset temperature; and when it detects that the ambient temperature during the start-stop control cycle exceeds the first preset temperature, it re-executes the operation of controlling the start-stop of the heating element during the preset start-stop control cycle of the second heating stage, and obtains the ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the start-stop control cycle. When the ambient temperature within the start-stop control cycle is detected to be no more than the first preset temperature, the main control chip executes a preset heating program on the heating element and obtains the ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the execution of the heating program, wherein the ambient temperature during the execution of the program belongs to the second type of ambient temperature. The main control chip detects whether the ambient temperature during the program execution process is within a preset temperature range; and when it detects that the ambient temperature during the program execution process is within the preset temperature range, it obtains the duration for which the ambient temperature during the program execution process is within the preset temperature range.

5. The steam-cooked egg control method for an egg cooker according to claim 4, characterized in that, The completion of the intermittent heating operation by the heating element is determined by the following method: The main control chip detects whether the duration of the temperature reaches the first preset duration, and whether the ambient temperature during the program execution process is not lower than the second preset temperature after the duration of the temperature reaches the first preset duration, and obtains the first detection result; When the first detection result is yes, the main control chip determines that the heating element has completed the intermittent heating operation.

6. The steam-cooked egg control method for an egg cooker according to any one of claims 3-5, characterized in that, The main control chip acquires the third type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker during the third heating stage and the duration of the egg cooker being in the third heating stage, including: The main control chip obtains the third type of ambient temperature of the egg cooker in the third heating stage, and controls the heating duration of the heating element in the preset dynamic heating cycle of the third heating stage according to the third type of ambient temperature, and obtains the ambient temperature of the egg cooker in the dynamic heating cycle, wherein the ambient temperature in the dynamic heating cycle belongs to the third type of ambient temperature. The main control chip calculates the duration of the third heating stage of the egg cooker, and simultaneously detects whether the ambient temperature during the dynamic heating cycle is lower than the third preset temperature, and whether the duration of the low temperature below the third preset temperature reaches the second preset duration, to obtain a second detection result; and when the second detection result is yes, it controls the heating element to return to the second heating stage. When the second detection result is negative, the main control chip calculates the duration of the third heating stage of the egg cooker.

7. The method for controlling the steam-cooked eggs in an egg cooker according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The target ambient temperature of the egg cooker was obtained through the following method: The ambient temperature acquisition device reads the analog value of the ambient temperature data of the egg cooker and converts the analog value into a digital value through analog-to-digital conversion. The main control chip reads the digital value of the ambient temperature data of the egg cooker to obtain the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker.

8. A steam-cooked egg control device for an egg cooker, characterized in that, The device is used in an egg cooker, which includes a main control chip, an ambient temperature acquisition device, and a heating element. The device includes: The detection module is used to detect the functional mode of the egg cooker; The control module is used to perform heating control operations on the heating element based on a preset heating logic control algorithm and by obtaining the target ambient temperature of the egg cooker when the function mode is detected to be the onsen egg mode. The target ambient temperature of the egg cooker is obtained by the ambient temperature acquisition device. The heating control operation includes continuous heating operation, intermittent heating operation and dynamic heating operation. The heating control operation is used to control the temperature of the internal environment of the egg cooker by controlling the amount of steam released from the egg cooker.

9. A steam-cooked egg control device for an egg cooker, characterized in that, The device includes: Memory containing executable program code; A processor coupled to the memory; The processor calls the executable program code stored in the memory to execute the steam-cooked egg control method of the egg cooker as described in any one of claims 1-7.

10. A computer storage medium, characterized in that, The computer storage medium stores computer instructions, which, when invoked, are used to execute the steam-cooked egg control method for the egg cooker as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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