Information processing unit and ventilation device for kitchen

Abstract

To provide an information processing unit and a ventilation device for kitchen which allow a user to know a state of operating equipment.SOLUTION: A ventilation device 100 includes an acquisition part 131 which acquires equipment information related to an operation state of equipment including at least one of a ventilation device 100 and a heating cooker 200, and an output part 132 which outputs the acquired equipment information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device and a kitchen ventilation device. [Background technology]

[0002] Cooking is carried out in kitchens in stores such as convenience stores, supermarkets, and department stores, or in homes. Oily smoke, odors, steam, and the like generated by cooking in the kitchen are exhausted to the outside by, for example, a ventilation device (for example, Patent Document 1). For example, a user operates a cooking appliance and a ventilation device. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2022-91167 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In cooking and ventilation in such a kitchen, it is desirable for a user to operate a cooking appliance and a ventilation device while being aware of the status of the appliances that are in operation.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a kitchen ventilation device that allows a user to understand the status of the operating device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The information processing device according to the present invention includes an acquisition unit that acquires device information relating to an operating state of an appliance including at least one of a kitchen ventilation device and a cooking appliance, and an output unit that outputs the acquired device information.

[0007] A kitchen ventilation device according to the present invention includes a ventilation section for ventilating a kitchen, and the information processing device according to the present invention. Effect of the Invention

[0008] In the information processing device and kitchen ventilation device according to the present invention, the output unit outputs device information related to the operating status of the device. The output unit outputs the device information, for example, by displaying the device information on the display unit. This allows the user to understand the status of the operating device. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of a ventilation system according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a front configuration of the ventilator and the cooking appliance illustrated in FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] 3 is a right-side cross-sectional view of the ventilator and cooking appliance shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an operation receiving unit illustrated in FIG. 2. [Diagram 5] 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the cooking device shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 6] 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of the electronic device shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 7] 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the ventilation device shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 8] 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a process performed by a control unit shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of a ventilation device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 10] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a process performed by a control unit shown in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same elements are given the same reference numerals, and duplicated description will be omitted. Also, the dimensional ratios of the drawings are exaggerated for the convenience of explanation, and may differ from the actual ratios. In the following description, the up and down in the direction of gravity will be simply referred to as up and down.

[0011] First Embodiment [Configuration of ventilation system 1] 1 shows an example of a schematic configuration of a ventilation system 1 according to the first embodiment. The ventilation system 1 has a ventilation device 100 and a cooking appliance 200. The ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 are configured to be able to communicate with each other, for example, by wire or wirelessly. Each of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 is further configured to be able to be connected to an electronic device 300 via a network, for example. The ventilation system 1 is installed, for example, in a kitchen in a building, and ventilates the kitchen.

[0012] 2 and 3 show an example of the configuration of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking device 200 installed in a kitchen. FIG. 2 is a front view of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking device 200, and FIG. 3 is a right-side cross-sectional view of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking device 200. The ventilation device 100 is installed on top of the cooking device 200. When a user uses the cooking device 200, odors, smoke, oily smoke, etc. are generated. The ventilation device 100 plays a role of sucking in the odors, smoke, oily smoke, etc. and discharging them to the outside. The outside is, for example, the outside of a building in which a kitchen is installed, that is, outdoors. The cooking device 200 is used for cooking by the user.

[0013] The ventilation device 100 includes, for example, a blower box 110, an operation reception unit 120, a control unit 130, a display unit 140, a lighting unit 150, an audio output unit 160, a communication unit 170, an oil pack 180, and a sensor 190. Here, the blower box 110 corresponds to a specific example of a ventilation unit of the present invention, and the control unit 130 corresponds to a specific example of an information processing device of the present invention. The ventilation device 100 is, for example, a range hood. The ventilation device 100 may also be a ventilation fan.

[0014] The blower box 110 exhausts odors, oily smoke, and the like generated by the cooking device 200. The blower box 110 is provided with, for example, an intake port 112, an exhaust port 114, a fan 116, a fan motor 117, a filter 118, and a filter motor 119. The intake port 112 is a portion that sucks in oily smoke generated by the cooking device 200. The exhaust port 114 is a portion that communicates with the outdoors. The fan 116 is provided in a passage that connects the intake port 112 and the exhaust port 114. The fan 116 is driven by the fan motor 117. The filter 118 is provided, for example, between the intake port 112 and the fan 116. The filter 118 removes oil from the oily smoke sucked from the intake port 112 by, for example, rotating. The filter 118 is driven by the filter motor 119. For example, when the fan 116 rotates, the filter 118 also rotates. The filter 18 may be non-rotating and may remove oil. The blower box 110 may not have a filter.

[0015] The operation receiving unit 120 and the display unit 140 are provided, for example, on the front surface of the ventilation device 100. The operation receiving unit 120 receives, for example, instructions from a user regarding the operation of the ventilation device 100. The instructions received by the operation receiving unit 120 are transmitted, for example, to the control unit 130.

[0016] 4 shows an example of the configuration of the operation reception unit 120. The operation reception unit 120 includes an operation switch 121, a mode changeover switch 122, a timer switch 123, a constant ventilation switch 124, and a lighting switch 125.

[0017] The operation switch 121 is a switch for operating the ventilation device 100. When a user presses the operation switch 121, an operation start signal is transmitted to the control unit 130. When a user presses the operation switch 121 while the ventilation device 100 is operating, an operation end signal is transmitted to the control unit 130.

[0018] It is preferable that the ventilation device 100 is configured to be controllable based on instruction information transmitted from the electronic device 300 owned by the user. This allows the user to ventilate the kitchen even when the user is in a location far from the ventilation device 100. For example, the user can start the operation of the ventilation device 100 on the way home, so that the air environment in the kitchen is improved before the user returns home.

[0019] The mode changeover switch 122 is a switch for changing the air volume of the fan 116 and / or the rotation speed of the filter 118. By using the mode changeover switch 122, the user can change the strength among three levels, for example, weak, medium, and strong. When the mode changeover switch 122 is set to weak, the fan 116 operates at the minimum air volume set, and / or the filter 118 operates at the minimum rotation speed set. When the mode changeover switch 122 is set to medium, the fan 116 operates at an air volume larger than weak, and / or the filter 118 operates at a rotation speed faster than weak. When the mode changeover switch 122 is set to strong, the fan 116 operates at an air volume larger than medium, and / or the filter 118 operates at a rotation speed faster than medium. The user can, for example, manually change the air volume of the fan 116 and / or the rotation speed of the filter 118. The ventilation device 100 may detect the temperature above the cooking appliance 200, and may switch the air volume of the fan 116 and / or the rotation speed of the filter 118 according to the detected temperature.

[0020] The timer switch 123 is a switch for performing timer operation, which rotates the fan 116 and / or the filter 118 for a set time after cooking is completed. When the user presses the timer switch 123, a normal operation end signal is sent to the control unit 130, and the ventilator 100 performs timer operation for a predetermined time.

[0021] The constant ventilation switch 124 is a switch for starting / stopping the constant ventilation by rotating / stopping the fan 116 and / or the filter 118.

[0022] The lighting switch 125 is a switch for turning the lighting unit 150 on and off.

[0023] The control unit 130 controls the operation of the ventilator 100. The control unit 130 is configured, for example, with a central processing unit (CPU) and memories such as a random access memory (RAM) and a read only memory (ROM). The control unit 130 controls each part of the ventilator 100 and performs calculation processing according to a program, for example. The control unit 130 may further include a hard disk drive (HDD) as a memory. Specific functions of the control unit 130 will be described later.

[0024] Display unit 140 is configured with, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like. A user can visually confirm the information displayed on display unit 140. Illumination unit 150 includes, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like. Illumination unit 150 is disposed in a position where it illuminates cooking appliance 200.

[0025] The audio output unit 160 is configured by, for example, a speaker etc. The user can confirm the information output from the audio output unit 160 by hearing it.

[0026] The communication unit 170 has a communication function. The ventilation device 100 has the communication unit 170, which enables transmission and reception of signals with the cooking appliance 200 and the electronic device 300. The communication unit 170 has a function of performing wireless communication according to a standard such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (registered trademark). The communication unit 170 communicates with the cooking appliance 200 and the electronic device 300 directly or via an access point. The ventilation device 100 may be connected to an external sensor via the communication unit 170.

[0027] Oil pack 180 is a member that receives oil accumulated in blower box 110. For example, an oil reservoir (not shown) is provided in blower box 110, and oil pack 180 is disposed below this oil reservoir.

[0028] The sensor 190 detects the operating state of each part of the ventilation device 100. The sensor 190 includes, for example, a sensor that detects at least one of the rotation speed of the fan 116, the rotation speed of the filter 118, the air volume of the fan 116, the response acceleration due to the vibration of the fan motor 117, the amount of oil accumulated in the oil pack 180, the illuminance of the lighting by the lighting unit 150, and the color temperature of the lighting by the lighting unit 150. The response acceleration due to the vibration of the fan motor 117 is what is called rattling.

[0029] The sensor 190 may detect the overall operating state of the ventilation device 100. The sensor 190 includes, for example, a sensor that detects at least one of the power consumption of the ventilation device 100, the accumulated usage time of the ventilation device 100, and the noise level of the ventilation device 100. The sensor 190 transmits the detected information to the control unit 130.

[0030] Cooking device 200 has, for example, heat source 210, grill 220, control unit 230, operation reception unit 240, communication unit 250, cooking utensils 260, and sensor 270. Heat source 210 is, for example, a burner for a gas cooker or a trivet near the burner. Heat source 210 may be a heater for an IH (Induction Heating) cooker, or the like. Cooking device 200 has, for example, three heat sources 210. Cooking utensils 260 are, for example, a pot, a frying pan, or the like.

[0031] 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the relationship between the control unit 230 and each part of the cooking device 200. The control unit 230 has a CPU, RAM, ROM, etc., similar to the control unit 130 of the ventilation device 100, and controls and performs calculation processing on each part of the cooking device 200. The operation reception unit 240 receives, for example, instructions from a user regarding the operation of the cooking device 200. The instructions received by the operation reception unit 240 are transmitted, for example, to the control unit 230. The communication unit 250, similar to the communication unit 170 of the ventilation device 100, is capable of wireless communication using standards such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and communicates with each device via an access point or directly.

[0032] Sensor 270 detects the operating state of each part of cooking device 200. Sensor 270 includes, for example, a sensor that detects at least one of the heat amount of heat source 210, the amount of gas supplied to heat source 210, the power consumption of heat source 210, the temperature of heat source 210, and the temperature of grill 220. For example, the amount of gas supplied to heat source 210 represents the heating power of heat source 210 for a gas cooker, and the power consumption of heat source 210 represents the heating power of heat source 210 for an IH cooker. Sensor 270 may detect the contact rate between cooking utensil 260 and heat source 210. Sensor 270 may detect the thermal efficiency of cooking utensil 260 when cooking utensil 260 is placed on heat source 210.

[0033] Sensor 270 may detect the overall operating state of cooking appliance 200. Sensor 270 includes, for example, a sensor that detects the total usage time of cooking appliance 200. Sensor 270 may detect the heating time of cooking appliance 200. Sensor 270 transmits the detected information to control unit 230.

[0034] 6 is a block diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of electronic device 300. Electronic device 300 is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or a mobile phone carried by a user. Electronic device 300 may be a PC (Personal Computer). Electronic device 300 has, for example, a control unit 310, a communication unit 320, a display unit 330, an operation reception unit 340, and a voice input / output unit 350.

[0035] The control unit 310, like the control unit 130 of the ventilation device 100, has a CPU, RAM, ROM, etc., and controls each unit of the electronic device 300 and performs arithmetic processing.

[0036] The communication unit 320, like the communication unit 170 of the ventilator 100, is capable of wireless communication using standards such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and communicates with each device directly or via an access point.

[0037] The display unit 330 and the operation receiving unit 340 are, for example, a touch panel display, which displays various information provided by the ventilation device 100 and receives input of instructions from the user for the ventilation device 100. The audio input / output unit 350 includes, for example, a microphone that converts sound into an electrical signal, and a speaker that converts the electrical signal into sound and outputs it as air vibrations.

[0038] [Functions of the control unit 130] 7 is a block diagram showing an example of the functions of the control unit 130. For example, the control unit 130 functions as an acquisition unit 131 and an output unit 132 by the CPU reading out various programs stored in advance in the ROM into the RAM and executing them.

[0039] The acquisition unit 131 acquires device information related to the operating state of devices including at least one of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking device 200. The acquisition unit 131 acquires, for example, device information related to the operating state of both the ventilation device 100 and the cooking device 200. The acquisition unit 131 may acquire device information related to the operating state of each unit included in each of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking device 200, and may acquire device information related to the operating state of the entire ventilation device 100 and the cooking device 200. The acquisition unit 131 acquires device information from, for example, the sensor 190 of the ventilation device 100 and the sensor 270 of the cooking device 200. The acquisition unit 131 may acquire device information related to the operating state of devices including at least one of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking device 200 and other devices.

[0040] The device information on the operating state of the ventilation device 100 includes, for example, information on the operating state of each unit included in the ventilation device 100. For example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires device information on the operating state of at least one of the fan 116, the fan motor 117, the filter 118, the filter motor 119, the oil pack 180, and the lighting unit 150 provided in the ventilation device 100. The device information includes, for example, information on at least one of the rotation speed of the fan 116, the rotation speed of the filter 118, the air volume of the fan 116, the response acceleration due to the vibration of the fan motor 117, the amount of oil accumulated in the oil pack 180, the illuminance of the lighting by the lighting unit 150, and the color temperature of the lighting by the lighting unit 150.

[0041] The device information regarding the operating state of the ventilation device 100 may include, for example, information regarding the operating state of the entire ventilation device 100. The device information includes, for example, information regarding at least one of the power consumption, the accumulated usage time, and the noise level of the ventilation device 100.

[0042] The device information on the operating state of cooking appliance 200 includes, for example, information on the operating state of each unit included in cooking appliance 200. For example, acquisition unit 131 acquires device information on the operating state of at least one of heat source 210 and grill 220 provided in cooking appliance 200. The device information includes, for example, information on at least one of the heat amount of heat source 210 and the heat amount of grill 220. The device information may include information on the contact rate between cooking appliance 260 and heat source 210. The device information may include information on the thermal efficiency when cooking appliance 260 is placed on heat source 210.

[0043] The device information regarding the operating state of the cooking device 200 may include, for example, information regarding the heating state of the cooking device 200. The device information includes, for example, information regarding the temperature of at least one of the heat source 210 and the grill 220. When the cooking device 200 is a gas cooker, the device information may include information regarding the amount of gas supplied to the heat source 210. When the cooking device 200 is an IH cooker, the device information may include information regarding the power consumption of the heat source 210.

[0044] The device information regarding the operating state of the cooking device 200 may include, for example, information regarding the operating state of the entire cooking device 200. The device information includes, for example, information regarding at least one of the total usage time and the heating time of the cooking device 200. The information regarding the heating time is, for example, information regarding the elapsed time from the start of heating to the present, such as a heating time of 5 minutes. The information regarding the heating time may further include information regarding the heat power during heating. For example, the information regarding the heating time may include information such as a state in which heating is performed for 10 minutes on low heat after 5 minutes on high heat. The information regarding the heating time may be information regarding the heating time of heating using the heat source 210, or may be information regarding the heating time of heating using the grill 220.

[0045] The acquisition unit 131 further acquires reference information on a reference state of at least one of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200. The reference state is, for example, a state of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 before the user uses these devices, for example, a state of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 at the time of product shipment. The reference state may be a state of these devices when the user uses the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 for the first time. This makes it possible to acquire reference information that takes into account the influence of the installation environment, such as the resistance of the piping. The reference state may be a state of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 a predetermined period back from the present. The predetermined period is, for example, determined by the user. This allows the user to freely select a reference state that matches the usage situation. The acquisition unit 131 acquires the reference information from, for example, a memory of the control unit 130. The reference information may be stored in the control unit 130 in advance at the time of product shipment, or may be input by the user via, for example, the operation reception unit 120. Alternatively, the reference information may be obtained by the sensor 190 or the sensor 270 and stored in the control unit 130.

[0046] The reference information is, for example, information on a reference state of the air volume of the fan 116. The reference information may include, for example, information on a plurality of reference states. For example, the reference information on the reference state of the air volume of the fan 116 includes information on each of the reference states of a strong air volume, a medium air volume, and a small air volume. For example, the reference information on the reference states of the strong air volume, the medium air volume, and the small air volume of the fan 116 is a numerical value representing the air volume of each strength, and is, for example, 420 m 3 / hour, 300m 3 / hour and 150m 3 The reference information may be a numerical range of the air volume. For example, the reference information for a high air volume of the fan 116 is 380 m 3 / hour~460m 3 / Time etc. may also be expressed.

[0047] The reference information includes, for example, reference heating information on a reference heating state of cooking device 200. The reference heating information includes, for example, information on a plurality of reference heating states according to the strength of heat. For example, the reference heating information includes information on the temperature of heat source 210 or grill 220 in each of the reference heating states of high heat, medium heat, and low heat. The reference heating information may include information on the amount of gas supplied to heat source 210 or the power consumption of heat source 210 in each of the reference heating states of high heat, medium heat, and low heat.

[0048] The acquisition unit 131 may further acquire air quality information related to the state of the air around the ventilation device 100. The air quality information is, for example, information related to harmful substances contained in the air, such as information related to the amount or concentration of the harmful substances. Harmful substances include, for example, carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and PM2.5, etc.

[0049] The acquisition unit 131 may acquire the device information continuously or intermittently. The acquisition unit 131 may acquire the device information periodically or irregularly. The acquisition unit 131 may acquire the device information, for example, when an instruction from a user is received via the operation receiving unit 120. The acquisition unit 131 may acquire the device information in response to an instruction from a user via the operation receiving unit 340 of the electronic device 300.

[0050] The output unit 132 outputs the device information acquired by the acquisition unit 131. The output unit 132 outputs the device information, for example, by causing the display unit 140 to display a predetermined screen. For example, a screen including the operation state of at least one of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 is displayed on the display unit 140. This allows the user to easily grasp the operation state of at least one of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200. The output unit 132 may output the device information by causing the audio output unit 160 to output a predetermined sound.

[0051] The output unit 132 outputs, for example, the device information acquired by the acquisition unit 131 in real time. In other words, the device information output by the output unit 132 represents the current operating state of at least one of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200. This allows the user to grasp the operating states of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 in real time.

[0052] The output unit 132 may output the change over time of the device information acquired by the acquisition unit 131. This allows the user to understand the change over time of the operating state of the ventilator 100 and the cooking appliance 200. The output unit 132 may output information on, for example, the maximum value of the heat amount of the heat source 210 or the maximum value of the heat amount of the grill 220 in a predetermined period.

[0053] The output unit 132 outputs, for example, at least device information related to the operating state of the ventilation device 100. This allows the user to understand the operating state of the ventilation device 100, making it easier to ventilate with appropriate timing and intensity, etc. This makes it easier to maintain a comfortable air environment in the kitchen.

[0054] The output unit 132 outputs, for example, at least device information related to the operating state of the cooking appliance 200. The output unit 132 outputs the device information by, for example, displaying the device information related to the operating state of the cooking appliance 200 on the display unit 140 of the ventilation device 100. This prevents the device information from being hidden by the cooking appliance 260 or the like, and also displays the device information close to the user's line of sight. This makes it easier for the user to grasp the operating state of the cooking appliance 200. Furthermore, the user can use this device information to help with cooking.

[0055] The output unit 132 preferably outputs device information related to the operating states of both the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200. The output unit 132 outputs the device information, for example, by displaying the operating state of the ventilation device 100 and the operating state of the cooking appliance 200 side by side on the display unit 140 or the display unit 330. The user uses the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 in cooperation with each other. Therefore, by displaying the operating states of these two appliances side by side, the user can grasp the operating states of the two appliances at a glance. Therefore, the user can easily perform each operation while considering the operating states of both the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200.

[0056] It is preferable that the output unit 132 further outputs the reference information acquired by the acquisition unit 131. For example, the output unit 132 outputs the reference information by displaying the reference information on the display unit 140 or the display unit 330 so as to be comparable with the device information. This makes it easier for the user to determine whether the operating state of the ventilator 100 or the cooking appliance 200 is good or bad.

[0057] It is preferable that the output unit 132 further outputs the air quality information acquired by the acquisition unit 131. This allows the user to understand the state of the surrounding air. Therefore, for example, it is possible to check whether the operation of the ventilation device 100 has improved the state of the surrounding air.

[0058] Output unit 132 may further output other information. For example, output unit 132 outputs information related to the maximum value that can be output by heat source 210 or grill 220, i.e., the specifications of the amount of heat of heat source 210 or grill 220. This makes it easier for the user to select, for example, from three heat sources 210, the heat source 210 that is most suitable for cooking.

[0059] The output unit 132 may output the device information acquired by the acquisition unit 131 by transmitting the device information to the electronic device 300. The electronic device 300 displays the device information received from the ventilation device 100, for example, on the display unit 330. This allows the user to easily grasp the operating state of at least one of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 even when the user is in a place away from the ventilation device 100.

[0060] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the process executed by the control unit 130.

[0061] First, the control unit 130 acquires device information related to the operating state of devices including at least one of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 (step S101). After that, the control unit 130 outputs the device information acquired in step S101 (step S102) and ends the process.

[0062] [Functions and Effects of the Ventilation Device 100 and the Ventilation System 1] In the ventilation device 100 of the ventilation system 1 of this embodiment, the control unit 130 acquires and outputs device information related to the operating state of devices including at least one of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200. The output device information is displayed, for example, on the display unit 140 of the ventilation device 100 or the display unit 330 of the electronic device 300. This allows the user to easily understand the state of the operating devices. The effect of this will be described in detail below.

[0063] If the status of an operating device is not displayed, the user cannot know the status of the device, which makes it difficult for the user to judge whether the device is in good condition or not, and is likely to become dissatisfied.

[0064] In contrast, the ventilation device 100 of the ventilation system 1 outputs device information on the operating state of devices including at least one of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200. This allows the user to easily grasp the state of the operating devices. This makes it easier for the user to judge whether the state of the devices is good or bad, and makes the user more likely to feel satisfied.

[0065] For example, by outputting device information related to the state of the ventilation device 100, the user can easily grasp abnormalities in the drive parts such as the fan motor 117 and the filter motor 119, clogging of the filter 118, when to clean the fan 116 and the filter 118, and abnormalities in the installation of parts. These parts are configured to be detachable, for example.

[0066] For example, by outputting device information regarding the state of cooking device 200, the user can easily grasp the magnitude of the heat of heat source 210 and grill 220 during cooking, abnormalities in the heat of heat source 210 or grill 220, when to clean each part, and the compatibility of cooking utensil 260 currently in use with heat source 210. Compatibility between cooking utensil 260 in use and heat source 210 can be, for example, whether cooking utensil 260 in use can be used as an IH cooker.

[0067] Furthermore, based on such device information, the user can detect early signs of abnormality in the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200, enabling early response to the abnormality.

[0068] As described above, in the ventilation device 100 and the ventilation system 1 of the present embodiment, the output unit 132 outputs device information related to the operating state of devices including at least one of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200. The output unit 132 outputs the device information, for example, by displaying the device information on the display unit 140. This allows the user to know the state of the operating devices.

[0069] Hereinafter, other embodiments and modifications of the ventilation device 100 described in the above first embodiment will be described. In the following, in order to avoid duplication of explanation, detailed explanations of configurations similar to those of the ventilation device 100 described in the above first embodiment will be omitted.

[0070] <Second embodiment> 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a ventilation device 100A according to the second embodiment. A control unit 130 of this ventilation device 100A functions as a determination unit 133 in addition to an acquisition unit 131 and an output unit 132. Except for this point, the ventilation device 100A described in the second embodiment has a similar configuration to the ventilation device 100 described in the first embodiment, and exerts the same effects.

[0071] The determination unit 133 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the operating state of the device based on the device information and reference information acquired by the acquisition unit 131. For example, the determination unit 133 compares the acquired device information with the reference information, and determines that there is an abnormality in the operating state of the device when the difference between the device information and the reference information exceeds a threshold. For example, the determination unit 133 determines that there is no abnormality in the operating state of the device when the difference between the device information and the reference information is within a predetermined range.

[0072] The determination unit 133 may determine whether or not there is an abnormality in the heating state of the cooking appliance 200 based on the device information related to the heating state of the cooking appliance 200 acquired by the acquisition unit 131 and the reference heating information related to the reference heating state of the cooking appliance 200. The acquisition unit 131 acquires the reference heating information according to the strength of the heating power input by the user to the operation reception unit 240, for example. The determination unit 133 compares the acquired device information with the reference heating information at the input predetermined heating power, for example. When the difference between this device information and the reference heating information exceeds a threshold, the determination unit 133 determines that there is an abnormality in the heating state of the cooking appliance 200. When the difference between the device information and the reference heating information is within a predetermined range, for example, the determination unit 133 determines that there is no abnormality in the operating state of the appliance.

[0073] The determination unit 133 may determine whether or not there is an abnormality in the communication state between the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200. For example, an abnormality may occur in the communication state between the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 due to a break in the communication cable between the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200, dirt on the transmitting / receiving unit, a problem inside the device, etc. The determination unit 133 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in such communication state.

[0074] For example, when a communication error occurs a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined period of time when communication between the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 is attempted, the determination unit 133 determines that there is an abnormality in the communication state between the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200. Alternatively, the determination unit 133 determines that there is an abnormality in the communication state between the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 when the communication strength between the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 falls below a predetermined strength.

[0075] The determination unit 133 may determine whether or not there is an abnormality in the communication state between the electronic device 300 and each of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200.

[0076] When the determination unit 133 determines that there is an abnormality in the operation state of the device, the output unit 132 outputs the operation abnormality information in addition to the device information acquired by the acquisition unit 131. The output unit 132 outputs the operation abnormality information by making the notification unit notify that an operation abnormality has occurred in the device. The notification unit is, for example, the display unit 140 or the audio output unit 160. The output unit 132 outputs the operation abnormality information by making the display unit 140 display that an operation abnormality has occurred in the ventilator 100 or the cooking appliance 200. This allows the user to grasp the operation abnormality of the device even if the user cannot determine whether the device is operating normally or not from the device information alone. This allows the user to take appropriate measures against the operation abnormality of the device.

[0077] The output unit 132 may output the abnormal operation information by, for example, causing the audio output unit 160 to output a sound indicating that an abnormal operation has occurred in the ventilation device 100 or the cooking appliance 200. When the determination unit 133 determines that there is no abnormality in the operating state of the device, the output unit 132 may output normal operation information.

[0078] The output unit 132 may output the operational abnormality information by changing the display method by the display unit 140 or the display unit 330 from when it is determined that there is no abnormality in the operational state of the device. For example, the output unit 132 outputs the operational abnormality information by changing the color of at least one of the characters, images, and background displayed on the display unit 140 or the display unit 330.

[0079] The output unit 132 may output the operation abnormality information, for example, by changing the lighting method by the lighting unit 150 from when it is determined that there is no abnormality in the operational state of the device. For example, the output unit 132 outputs the operation abnormality information by changing the color of the lighting by the lighting unit 150. The output unit 132 may output the operation abnormality information by changing at least one of the speed and number of times the lighting by the lighting unit 150 blinks.

[0080] The output unit 132 may output the operation abnormality information, for example, by changing the audio output method by the audio output unit 160 from when it is determined that there is no abnormality in the operational state of the device. For example, the output unit 132 outputs the operation abnormality information by changing at least one of the type of sound and the interval between sounds output by the audio output unit 160. The output unit 132 may output the operation abnormality information by changing the sound output by the audio output unit 160.

[0081] When the determination unit 133 determines that there is an abnormality in the heating state of the cooking device 200, the output unit 132 may output heating abnormality information in addition to the device information. The output unit 132 outputs heating abnormality information, for example, by displaying on the display unit 140 that a heating abnormality has occurred in the cooking device 200. This allows the user to notice that the heating power input by the user to the cooking device 200 is significantly different from the actual heating power. This makes it possible to prevent cooking failures caused by heating power abnormalities. In addition, the user can easily notice dirt on the cooking device 200, and can take measures such as cleaning at an appropriate time. When the determination unit 133 determines that there is no abnormality in the heating state of the cooking device 200, the output unit 132 may output heating normality information.

[0082] When the determination unit 133 determines that there is an abnormality in the communication state between the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200, the output unit 132 may output communication abnormality information in addition to the device information. For example, the output unit 132 outputs the communication abnormality information by causing the display unit 140 to display that a communication abnormality has occurred between the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200. This allows the user to notice the communication abnormality between the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200. Therefore, the user can take appropriate measures against the communication abnormality. When the determination unit 133 determines that there is no abnormality in the communication state between the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200, the output unit 132 may output communication normal information.

[0083] The output unit 132 may output the operation abnormality information, the heating abnormality information, or the communication abnormality information by transmitting it to the electronic device 300. The electronic device 300 causes the operation abnormality information, etc. received from the ventilator 100 to be displayed on the display unit 330, for example.

[0084] FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the process executed in the control unit 130.

[0085] First, the control unit 130 acquires device information on the operating state of the devices including at least one of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 (step S201). Next, the control unit 130 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the operating state of the devices based on the device information acquired in step S201 (step S202). When it is determined that there is no abnormality in the operating state of the devices (step S202: NO), the control unit 130 outputs the device information acquired in step S201 (step S204) and ends the process.

[0086] When it is determined that there is an abnormality in the operational status of the device (step S202: YES), the control unit 130 outputs operation abnormality information in addition to the device information acquired in step S201 (step S203), and ends the process. The control unit 130 outputs the operation abnormality information, for example, by causing the display unit 140 to display that an operation abnormality has occurred in the ventilator 100 or the cooking appliance 200. Based on the output device information and operation abnormality information, the user can take appropriate action.

[0087] In this manner, in the ventilation device 100A according to the present embodiment, similarly to the above-described ventilation device 100, the output unit 132 outputs device information relating to the operating state of devices including at least one of the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200. The output unit 132 outputs the device information, for example, by displaying the device information on the display unit 140. This allows the user to know the state of the operating device.

[0088] In addition, the ventilation device 100A judges whether or not there is an abnormality in the operation state of the equipment, and outputs operation abnormality information when an abnormality occurs in the operation state. This allows the user to grasp the operation abnormality of the equipment even when the user cannot judge whether the equipment is working properly or not from the equipment information alone. This allows the user to take appropriate measures against the equipment operation abnormality.

[0089] The ventilation device and ventilation system of the present invention have been described above in the embodiments. However, the present invention can be appropriately added to, modified, and omitted by a person skilled in the art within the scope of the technical concept. For example, the configurations, shapes, sizes, etc. of the components of the ventilation device and ventilation system described in the above embodiments are merely examples, and other configurations, shapes, sizes, etc. may be used.

[0090] For example, in the above embodiment, the control unit 130 of the ventilation device 100 is described as a specific example of an information processing device of the present invention, but the control unit 230 of the cooking appliance 200 or the electronic device 300 may also constitute the information processing device of the present invention.

[0091] In addition, in the above embodiment, an example was described in which the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200 each have the sensor 190 and the sensor 270, but a sensor for detecting the operating state of the appliance may be provided outside the ventilation device 100 and the cooking appliance 200. [Explanation of symbols]

[0092] 1 ventilation system, 100 ventilation equipment, 110 Blower Box 120 Operation reception unit, 130 control section, 140 Display section, 150 Lighting department, 160 Audio output unit, 170 Communications Department, 200 cookers, 210 Heat source, 220 Grill, 230 control section, 240 Operation reception unit, 250 Communications Department, 300 electronic equipment, 310 control section, 320 Communications Department, 330 display section, 340 Operation reception unit, 350 Audio input / output section.

Claims

1. an acquisition unit that acquires device information related to an operating state of a device including at least one of a kitchen ventilation device and a cooking appliance; an output unit that outputs the acquired device information; An information processing device comprising:

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the device includes at least the kitchen ventilation device.

3. The information processing device according to claim 2 , wherein the acquisition unit acquires the equipment information relating to the operating state of at least one of a fan, a fan motor, a filter, a filter motor, an oil pack, and a lighting unit provided in the kitchen ventilation device.

4. 4. The information processing device according to claim 3, wherein the device information includes information regarding at least one of the rotation speed of the fan, the rotation speed of the filter, the air volume of the fan, the response acceleration due to vibration of the fan motor, the amount of oil accumulated in the oil pack, the illuminance of the lighting by the lighting unit, and the color temperature of the lighting by the lighting unit.

5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the equipment information includes at least one of information related to power consumption, cumulative usage time, and noise level of the kitchen ventilation device.

6. The acquisition unit further acquires reference information regarding a reference state of the device, The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the output unit further outputs the acquired reference information.

7. The device further includes a determination unit that determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the operating state of the device based on the acquired device information and the reference information, The information processing apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein when it is determined that the operational state of the device is abnormal, the output unit further outputs operational abnormality information.

8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein the output unit outputs the operational abnormality information by changing a display method by a display unit when it is determined that the operational state of the device is normal.

9. The information processing device according to claim 7, wherein the output unit outputs the operation abnormality information by changing a lighting method used by a lighting unit provided in the kitchen ventilation device when it is determined that there is no abnormality in the operating state of the equipment.

10. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein the output unit outputs the operational abnormality information by changing a sound output method by a sound output unit when it is determined that the operational state of the device is normal.

11. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the device includes at least the cooking device.

12. The information processing device according to claim 11 , wherein the acquisition unit acquires the device information relating to the operating state of at least one of a heat source and a grill provided in the cooking appliance.

13. The information processing device of claim 12, wherein the equipment information includes information regarding at least one of the heat quantity of the heat source, the amount of gas supplied to the heat source, the power consumption of the heat source, the temperature of the heat source, the temperature of the grill, the contact rate between a cooking utensil and the heat source, and the thermal efficiency of the cooking utensil when the cooking utensil is placed on the heat source.

14. The information processing apparatus according to claim 11 , wherein the device information includes information regarding at least one of a total usage time and a heating time of the cooking appliance.

15. The heating state of the cooking device is determined based on the acquired device information on the heating state of the cooking device and the reference heating information on the reference heating state of the cooking device acquired by the acquisition unit, and a determination unit is further provided for determining whether or not there is an abnormality in the heating state of the cooking device; The information processing apparatus according to claim 11 , wherein when it is determined that there is an abnormality in the heating state of the device, the output unit further outputs heating abnormality information.

16. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the appliances include the kitchen ventilation device and the cooking appliance configured to be able to communicate with each other.

17. The kitchen ventilation device further includes a determination unit for determining whether or not there is an abnormality in the communication state between the kitchen ventilation device and the cooking appliance, The information processing apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein when it is determined that the communication state is abnormal, the output unit further outputs communication abnormality information.

18. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the output unit outputs the device information by causing a display unit to display the operation status of the kitchen ventilation device and the operation status of the cooking appliance side by side.

19. The acquisition unit further acquires air quality information regarding a state of air around the kitchen ventilation device, The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the output unit further outputs the acquired air quality information.

20. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the output unit outputs the device information by transmitting the device information to an external electronic device.

21. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the output unit outputs the acquired device information in real time.

22. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the output unit outputs a change over time in the acquired device information.

23. A ventilation section for ventilating the kitchen; An information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 22. A kitchen ventilation system equipped with:

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