Foodstuff management device and foodstuff management program

Abstract

To provide a foodstuff management device that can be easily operated by reducing the complexity of foodstuff registration.SOLUTION: A foodstuff management device 2 for foodstuff stored in a refrigerator 4 is provided with a foodstuff registration unit 22 for obtaining a foodstuff name and a foodstuff category based on foodstuff registration information, obtaining a storage location of the foodstuff based on user operation information or based on the foodstuff category, obtaining a reference period for using up the foodstuff corresponding to one of the storage location and the foodstuff category designated in advance by the user, adding the reference period for using up the foodstuff to a registration date which is regarded as the date and time when the foodstuff is stored in the storage location to set a use up expiration date, registering the foodstuff name, the registration date, the use up expiration date, the storage location, and the foodstuff category in the foodstuff list, and registering the reference period for using up the foodstuff in the foodstuff list as the remaining number of days until the use up expiration date for the foodstuff; and a foodstuff list management unit 23 for updating the remaining number of days by subtracting the date and time to be displayed in the list from the use up expiration data and displaying the foodstuff list in the list.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a foodstuff management system and a foodstuff management program. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, advances in IT technology have made it possible to manage home appliances using mobile information terminals. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for a refrigerator that has function data including the types of multiple storage compartments in the refrigerator, setting data including the current temperature settings in each of the multiple storage compartments of the refrigerator and the setting information of the current storage mode in each of the multiple storage compartments, and a storage period database in which the storage period of one or more stored items is set for each storage environment, and outputs multiple storage compartments suitable for storing the stored items and the storage periods in the multiple storage compartments suitable for storing the stored items, and describes transmitting the storage environment (storage compartment) and storage period of the stored items to a mobile terminal and displaying them on a screen. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7282260 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The above prior art describes setting expiration dates according to the storage location of the foodstuffs and setting them in detail for each foodstuff, which requires a huge database of foodstuff types, storage rooms, and storage periods. When storing an item, it is possible to suggest to the user a storage environment suitable for the storage of the item with high accuracy. However, if the database does not match the user's preferences or the freshness of the stored items that the user usually purchases, there is a problem that it becomes rather cumbersome. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the food ingredient management device of the present invention for food ingredients stored in a refrigerator comprises an input unit that acquires user operation information and food ingredient registration information, an ingredient registration unit that determines an ingredient name and ingredient category based on the ingredient registration information, determines a storage location of the ingredient based on the user operation information or based on the ingredient category, determines an estimated use-up period for the ingredient corresponding to either the storage location or the ingredient category previously designated by the user, adds the estimated use-up period to a registration date considered to be the date and time the ingredient was stored in the storage location to determine an expiration date, registers the ingredient name, the registration date, the use-up period, the storage location and the ingredient category in an ingredient list, and registers the estimated use-up period in the ingredient list as the number of days remaining until the expiration date of the ingredient, and an ingredient list management unit that updates the number of days remaining by subtracting the date and time to be displayed from the expiration date and displays the ingredient list in a list. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an entire foodstuff management system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of an ingredient list. [Diagram 3] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displaying a list of ingredients stored in a refrigerator. [Figure 4] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a detailed ingredient display screen. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a setting screen for the "automatic setting of expiration date" function. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an “Automatic Setting Details” screen for setting whether automatic setting is enabled and a reference period. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a flow diagram showing the process of registering ingredients stored in a refrigerator in the ingredient management system. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a warning screen that warns that some ingredients have passed their use-up date. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a home screen displaying a message as a recommendation encouraging the use of an ingredient. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a reminder message for encouraging the use of ingredients. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 shows a message recommending the use of a seasonal ingredient (tomato). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0007] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing the entire food ingredient management system of the embodiment. The food ingredient management system includes a mobile information terminal 2 such as a smartphone or tablet as a computer that is a food ingredient management device, and a cloud 3 to which the mobile information terminal 2 is connected and which includes a master database 31 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as master DB), an ingredient list database 32, and a concierge database 33, and manages ingredients in the storage compartment of a refrigerator 4. A plurality of mobile information terminals 2 are connected to the cloud 3.

[0008] The mobile information terminal 2 is an information processing device equipped with a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory) for temporarily storing data, a ROM (Read Only Memory) for recording programs, a memory unit for saving data, a communication unit for connecting to the cloud 3, an input unit for audio information or image information for acquiring registration information of ingredients stored in the refrigerator 4, a display unit such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) for displaying the names of ingredients stored in the refrigerator 4, and an input unit for user operations.

[0009] The mobile information terminal 2 has an input unit 21 that acquires registration information such as the names of ingredients and storage locations of ingredients and operation information of user 1 (audio or image information, and screen tap operation information) by having the CPU execute a program in the ROM or storage unit, an ingredient registration unit 22 that registers the names of ingredients and storage locations of ingredients in an ingredient list and registers the expiration date (use-up date) of the ingredient, which is an indicator corresponding to the expiration date of the ingredient based on the storage location or the ingredient category, an ingredient list management unit 23 that displays the ingredient list and displays the number of days remaining until each ingredient is used up (remaining days) and manages the ingredient list according to the number of days remaining for the ingredient, and an output unit 24 that outputs the ingredient list to the display unit. The functions of the input unit 21, the ingredient registration unit 22, the ingredient list management unit 23, and the output unit 24 will be described in detail later.

[0010] The master database 31 includes, for each ingredient ID that identifies an ingredient, the name of the ingredient, a storage location in the refrigerator suitable for storing the ingredient such as a vegetable compartment, a refrigerator compartment, a freezer compartment, or an ice warmer compartment, the ingredient's category such as vegetables, meat, seafood, etc., appearance image data showing the appearance of the ingredient, and icon image data showing the ingredient's category.

[0011] The ingredient list database 32 is a database of ingredient lists for each refrigerator 4 managed by the ingredient management system, and is composed of an ingredient list for each refrigerator 4. By storing the ingredient list for each refrigerator 4 in the ingredient list database 32 in the cloud 3, ingredients can be managed commonly between users without a fixed link between the refrigerator 4 and the mobile information terminal 2, but the ingredient list may also be stored in a specific mobile information terminal 2.

[0012] The concierge database 33 includes a menu database of cooking menus that can be searched by ingredients.

[0013] In detail, as shown in FIG. 2, the ingredient list includes, for each ingredient ID of an ingredient stored in the storage compartment of refrigerator 4, the ingredient name, the registration date indicating the date and time when the ingredient was stored in refrigerator 4, the expiration date of the stored ingredient, the storage location of the ingredient, the ingredient category, and the number of days remaining until the expiration date of the ingredient.

[0014] When the food ingredient registration unit 22 of the mobile information terminal 2 acquires food ingredient registration information from the input unit 21, it generates a record of the food ingredient ID corresponding to the food ingredient to be registered, and registers the storage location of the food ingredient, such as the vegetable compartment, refrigerator compartment, freezer compartment, or ice warmer compartment, of the refrigerator, based on the food ingredient name, registration date, and user operation information inputted from the input unit 21.

[0015] In this case, since the registration date is regarded as the date and time when the food material is stored in the storage location, it is desirable to register the food material immediately after storage, or to store the food material in the storage location immediately after registration. Also, the food material registration unit 22 may register the storage location with reference to the master database 31. The food material category is registered with reference to the master database 31.

[0016] In addition, the food ingredient registration unit 22, which will be described in detail later, registers in the food ingredient list the expiration date of the food ingredient, which is calculated by adding a preset estimated period from when the food ingredient is stored in the refrigerator until it is used up, according to the storage location or food ingredient category specified on the registration date. This specification can be performed in advance by the user.

[0017] When the ingredient management system is started and the ingredient list is displayed in a list form as described below, ingredient list management unit 23 of mobile information terminal 2 subtracts the current date and time from the expiration date on the ingredient list to update the number of remaining days for each ingredient, and ingredient list management unit 23 displays the number of remaining days.

[0018] FIG. 3 is an example of a screen displaying a list of ingredients stored in the refrigerator 4. The ingredient list management unit 23 generates display information for each ingredient, including the ingredient name, remaining days (the number of days remaining until the ingredient is used up), ingredient category, and an appearance image of the ingredient, according to a predetermined display format, and the output unit 24 outputs the display information to the display unit to display a list of ingredients.

[0019] In Figure 3, ingredients are displayed in ascending order of remaining days, but you can change between list and tile display by tapping the icon to switch between list and tile display formats. Also, by tapping the filter icon, you can change the sorting conditions for the ingredient display (by ingredient name, by registration date, by expiration date, by remaining days, by ingredient category, by storage location, etc.) and the display order (ascending / descending). In addition, when you tap on one of the displayed ingredients, detailed information about that ingredient is displayed, as shown in Figure 4.

[0020] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a detailed ingredient display screen. The ingredient list management unit 23 obtains the registration date, ingredient name, ingredient category, storage location, use-up date, and registration date for the ingredient shown in the appearance image of the ingredient by referring to the ingredient list described in FIG. 2, and the output unit 24 displays these on the display unit to show details of the ingredient.

[0021] The display screen in FIG. 4 is also used to input and edit information about ingredients. The ingredient list management unit 23 uses navigation controls to transition between screens, and when any of the items related to ingredients on the display screen is tapped, the screen transitions to a screen for editing the content of that item. For example, when an ingredient category is tapped, categories such as vegetables, mushrooms, and fruits can be selected using a spin button. Then, returning to the screen of FIG. 4, tapping the save button updates the ingredient list based on the content of each item.

[0022] The expiration date of clearance items that are close to their expiration date needs to be set closer than that of regular items. Therefore, once an ingredient is registered, the expiration date of clearance items can be modified on a calendar display screen or the like in the display screen of Fig. 4. It is also possible to specify multiple ingredients on the list screen of Fig. 3 and modify them all at once.

[0023] In addition to the above-mentioned editing of ingredient information, a check box may be provided for each ingredient displayed on the ingredient list screen in Figure 3, allowing the user to edit any of the following items collectively for a selected ingredient: registration date, ingredient name, ingredient category, storage location, or use-up date.

[0024] In the food ingredient management system of the embodiment, when or after storing food ingredients in the refrigerator 4, the user registers the food ingredients to be managed by voice input, and inputs and edits the registration date, food ingredient name, food ingredient category, storage location, use-up date, and registration date for the food ingredient on the screen of FIG. 4, and registers the food ingredient in the food ingredient list by tapping the save button, thereby initializing the food ingredient list. The initial setting of the ingredient list will be described in detail below.

[0025] As shown in Figure 2, the ingredient list consists of the following items for each ingredient ID of the ingredient to be stored: ingredient name, registration date, ingredient use-by date, ingredient storage location, ingredient category, and the number of days remaining until the ingredient use-by date.

[0026] Of these items, the registration date is unconditionally determined, and the ingredient name and ingredient category are obtained by referring to the master database 31 based on the ingredient ID of the ingredient identified, for example, by voice input. The number of remaining days is calculated from the use-up date, and the use-up date is calculated from the estimated period from when the ingredient is stored in the refrigerator until it is used up. Therefore, it is necessary to set an approximate storage period and storage location for each food ingredient from when it is stored in the refrigerator until it is used up.

[0027] In the food ingredient management system of the embodiment, the estimated period from when the food ingredient is stored in the refrigerator until it is used up is preset according to the storage location or food ingredient category using the settings shown in Figures 5 and 6, and a function for "automatic use-up date setting" is provided that calculates the use-up date by adding the estimated period until use-up to the registration date, automating the setting of the use-up date. This makes it easy to perform the initial setting of the food ingredient list. As will be described in detail later, the setting of the storage location is also simplified by reducing the repetition of input operations.

[0028] FIG. 5 shows a setting screen for the "automatic setting of expiration date" function. The screen in Fig. 5 shows the status of the "Automatic setting of expiration date" function ("Do not set", "Set for each storage location", "Set for each food category"), and by tapping this area using the navigation control, you can move to the "Automatic setting details" screen in Fig. 6, where you can set the approximate period of time from when the food is stored in the refrigerator until it is used up. The default setting may be "Do not set" (no automatic setting).

[0029] The "Ingredient List Settings" in Figure 5 displays a button to turn on / off the "Use-by Date Notification" function, which notifies you when the expiration date for an ingredient is approaching, and also allows you to view and change the settings for the timing of push notifications. It also displays a button to turn on / off the "Notification of Unregistered Ingredients" function.

[0030] Further, as will be described in detail in Fig. 8, in the food management system of the embodiment, when the screen displaying the list of ingredients in Fig. 3 is displayed, food ingredients that have passed their use-by date are temporarily stored in a "recently deleted food ingredient list" and a warning screen is displayed. On the screen in Fig. 5, the storage time for temporarily storing ingredients in this recently deleted food ingredient list is displayed as the time for automatic deletion of the ingredients, and the set time can be changed. Specifically, by tapping this area using the navigation control, the screen transitions to a screen for changing the set time.

[0031] The recently deleted ingredient list lists ingredients that have been manually registered (moved) to the list by the user for example by consuming them in cooking, or ingredients that have been automatically registered (moved) to the list because their use-up date has passed. This list is configured so that the reason why each ingredient was registered to the list can be confirmed. For example, the list can indicate for each ingredient that it was "registered because it was deleted by the user" or "registered because its use-up date has passed." Different lists can also be created for each reason.

[0032] Figure 6 shows the "Automatic Setting Details" screen, which allows the user to set whether to enable automatic settings and the approximate period of time that food should be stored in the refrigerator until it is used up. The automatic setting can be enabled or disabled by selecting the radio button "Do not set," "Set by storage location," or "Set by food category." In other words, when the "Do not set" radio button is selected, the estimated period from when the food is stored in the refrigerator until it is used up is not automatically set.

[0033] When the "Set for each storage location" radio button is selected, the estimated period from when food is stored in the refrigerator until it is used up is automatically set, and the estimated period for each storage location can be displayed and changed. Specifically, by tapping this area using the navigation control, the user is taken to a screen for changing the set time. It is desirable to be able to change the set time when the radio button is selected (it should be inactive when the radio button is not selected).

[0034] As shown in Fig. 6, the storage locations can be set to each of the storage compartments of the refrigerator 4 associated with the ingredient list management unit 23. For example, the refrigerator compartment, freezer compartment, vegetable compartment, and chilled compartment. A uniform estimated period is set for each of these storage compartments, and this estimated period can be independent of the ingredient name or ingredient category.

[0035] On the screen for changing the set time, the options for each storage location are "No setting," "1 day later," "2 days later," ... "30 days later" (for example, in 1-day increments). The default setting time may be one day later, and the user may always set it, or the concierge database 33 may be referenced to set a recommended guideline period for each storage location according to the model of the refrigerator.

[0036] When the "Set by food category" radio button is selected, the estimated period from when the food is stored in the refrigerator until it is used up is automatically set, and the estimated period for each food category can be displayed and changed. Specifically, by tapping this area using the navigation control, the user is taken to a screen for changing the set time. It is desirable to be able to change the set time when a radio button is selected (it should be inactive when the radio button is not selected).

[0037] On the screen for changing the set time, the options for each ingredient category are "No setting," "1 day later," "2 days later," ... "30 days later" (for example, in 1-day increments).

[0038] The settings for whether or not to enable automatic setting, the conditions for each storage location and each food category, and the estimated period, which are set above, are stored for each refrigerator in the food list database 32. The storage locations and food categories may be freely added, deleted, or changed by the user. For example, in FIG. 6, only two food categories, "meat" and "seafood / seaweed", are displayed, but a new "fruit" may be added to these to enable management in three categories, or "meat" may be changed to "prepared dishes". The category names may be freely edited by the user.

[0039] FIG. 7 is a flow diagram showing the process of registering ingredients stored in a refrigerator in the ingredient management system. In step S1, the user inputs the ingredient name by voice or text into the input unit 21. Alternatively, instead of inputting the ingredient name by voice or text, the input unit 21 may recognize image information of the input ingredient and input the ingredient name into the input unit 21.

[0040] In step S2, the ingredient registration unit 22 recognizes the ingredient name inputted by the input unit 21 and obtains the ingredient ID of the ingredient to be registered. In step S3, the ingredient registration unit 22 obtains from the master database 31 the ingredient name, ingredient category, and storage location that correspond to the ingredient ID.

[0041] In step S4, the food ingredient registration unit 22 determines whether or not the use-up date is set to be automatically set, and if it is set (Yes in S4), the process proceeds to step S5, and if it is not set (No in S4), the process proceeds to step S6. The setting of whether or not to automatically set the use-up date and the subsequent setting for each storage location / food ingredient category are assumed to have been set at least once for the refrigerator that manages food ingredients on the food ingredient list setting screen described in Figs. 5 and 6.

[0042] In step S5, the ingredient registration unit 22 determines whether the setting is for each storage location / each ingredient category, and if the setting is for each storage location (storage location in S5), the process proceeds to step S7, and if the setting is for each ingredient category (ingredient category in S5), the process proceeds to step S8.

[0043] In step S6, the food ingredient registration unit 22 opens a screen for manually inputting an estimated period of time until the food ingredient is used up after being stored in the refrigerator in response to the user operation information detected by the input unit 21, and sets the estimated period of time until the food ingredient is used up input in step S2. Then, the process proceeds to step S9.

[0044] In step S7, the food ingredient registration unit 22 sets the estimated time period until the ingredients are used up for each food ingredient storage location set on the screen of Fig. 6 as the estimated time period until the ingredients are used up input in step S2. Then, the process proceeds to step S9.

[0045] In step S8, the ingredient registration unit 22 sets the estimated time period until the ingredient for each ingredient category is used up, which is set on the screen of Fig. 6, as the estimated time period until the ingredient is used up that was input in step S2, and then proceeds to step S9.

[0046] In step S9, the ingredient registration unit 22 sets the current date and time when the ingredient is registered as the registration date, and adds the estimated period acquired in step S6, S7, or S8 to this registration date to set the expiration date of the ingredient. The ingredient registration unit 22 also sets the estimated period as the number of days remaining until the expiration date of the ingredient when the ingredient is displayed in a list.

[0047] In step S10, ingredient registration unit 22 displays the ingredient name obtained in step S2, the ingredient category and storage location automatically input in step S3, and the registration date, use-up date, and remaining days obtained in step S9 before registering the ingredient in the ingredient list so that the user can confirm them. If the user determines that corrections are necessary, the process proceeds to step S11, and if not, the process proceeds to step S12, where the ingredient is registered in the ingredient list in step S13 by pressing the registration button.

[0048] In step S11, the user manually corrects any items that he or she determines are necessary to correct among the contents entered in the ingredient registration unit 22.

[0049] The food ingredient management system of the above embodiment can automatically set the estimated period until use-up based on the storage location or food ingredient category when registering food ingredients for which the number of days remaining until use-up is to be managed, thereby reducing the complexity of registering food ingredients and making it easier to operate. In addition, the food management system of the embodiment automatically sets the estimated period according to the storage location or food category, so for food purchased (registered) on the same day, at most several expiration dates are set. This makes it easier for the user to remember, and management can be done with less of a burden on the user. In addition, management can be done in a way that makes it easier for the user to recall memories and recall specific ingredients.

[0050] Other functions of the foodstuff management system according to the embodiment will be described below. FIG. 8 shows a warning screen that warns that some ingredients have passed their use-up date when the ingredient management system (ingredient list management unit 23) displays the ingredient list screen of FIG. 3.

[0051] The ingredient list management unit 23 displays a warning screen, moves ingredients whose remaining days are "0" from the ingredient list to a "recently deleted ingredient list," and automatically deletes ingredients whose use-up deadline has passed from the ingredient list. The storage period for this "recently deleted ingredient list" is set on the ingredient list setting screen described in FIG. 5.

[0052] For example, the ingredient list management unit 23 may tap "Recently Deleted" on the screen of Fig. 3 to display the "Recently Deleted Ingredient List" and, in response to a user operation, return ingredients from the "Recently Deleted Ingredient List" to the ingredient list. If this return process is performed, it is considered that the estimated period until the ingredient is used up has been underestimated. Therefore, the set time set on the automatic setting details screen of Fig. 6 may be changed to a value that is one step longer.

[0053] The food ingredient management system of the embodiment displays recommended food ingredients, such as seasonal ingredients, on the home screen, but in addition to this, a message may be displayed to encourage use of the food ingredient depending on the number of days remaining until the expiration date of the ingredient.

[0054] 9 is a diagram showing a home screen displaying a “Recommended ingredients for you” message as a recommendation to encourage the use of ingredients up to two or three days before the expiration date. That is, the ingredient list management unit 23 displays a recommendation message on the home screen to encourage the use of ingredients with few days left.

[0055] 10 is a diagram showing a home screen displaying a message "Shouldn't you use up the tomatoes soon?" as a reminder to encourage the use of an ingredient (tomatoes) the day before its use-up date. That is, the ingredient list management unit 23 displays a reminder message to encourage the use of an ingredient on the home screen for an ingredient whose remaining days are the day before its use-up date.

[0056] If there are no ingredients in the ingredient list that have only a few days (two or three days or less) remaining until their expiration date, a seasonal ingredient (tomato) is displayed on the home screen as a recommended message, as shown in Figure 11.

[0057] In addition to displaying the recommendation and reminder messages encouraging the use of the above-mentioned ingredients, the concierge database 33 may be referenced to display cooking menus using ingredients that have few days left until their expiration date. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 1 User 2. Portable information terminal (food management device) 21 Input section 22 Food Registration Department 23 Ingredient List Management Department 3. Cloud 31 Master Database 32 Ingredient List Database 33 Concierge Database 4. Refrigerator

Claims

1. A food ingredient management device for food ingredients stored in a refrigerator, The setting of whether the automatic setting of the expiration date of the ingredient is to be based on the storage location of the ingredient or the ingredient category can be accepted; A food management device having a food registration unit that automatically sets the use-up date of the food by calculating an estimated use-up period corresponding to one of the storage location and food category of the food material, depending on the setting of whether to base the use-up period on the storage location or food category of the food material, and setting the use-up date based on the estimated use-up period.

2. In the foodstuff management device described in claim 1, The food material registration unit is a food material management device that calculates the estimated use-up period in accordance with either the storage location of the food material or the food material category, which are set in advance by a user.

3. In the foodstuff management device according to claim 2, The food ingredient registration unit and the food ingredient list management unit are provided, The ingredient registration unit The estimated use-up period is added to the registration date, which is considered to be the date and time when the food material was stored in the storage location, to obtain the use-up expiration date; registering the ingredient name, the registration date, the use-up expiration date, the storage location, and the ingredient category in an ingredient list, and also registering the estimated use-up period in the ingredient list as the number of days remaining until the use-up expiration date of the ingredient; The ingredient list management unit updates the number of remaining days by subtracting the date and time displayed in the list from the use-up date, and displays the ingredient list in a list.

4. In the foodstuff management device according to claim 3, an input unit for acquiring user operation information and food ingredient registration information; The ingredient registration unit Determine the ingredient name and ingredient category based on the registered ingredient information; A food ingredient management device that determines the storage location of an ingredient based on the user's operation information or the ingredient category.

5. The foodstuff management device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The food ingredient registration unit obtains an estimated use-up period of the food ingredient that is preset in accordance with the storage location, not the food ingredient category, according to the model of the refrigerator, and adds the estimated use-up period to the registration date of the food ingredient to set the use-up expiration date. Food management device.

6. The foodstuff management device according to claim 3, A recently deleted ingredient list can be displayed, in which ingredients deleted from the ingredient list are registered; Displaying the reason why an ingredient displayed in the recently deleted ingredient list was registered in the ingredient list Food management device.

7. The foodstuff management device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, It is possible to add a storage room or food category that can be specified as the storage location. Food management device.

8. The foodstuff management device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The estimated use-up period of the food material, which is determined in accordance with the storage location, can be changed in response to an operation from an input unit. Food management device.

9. The foodstuff management device according to claim 3, The ingredient list management unit, Delete ingredients from the ingredient list whose remaining days are 0, displaying a warning screen to warn that some ingredients have passed their use-up date; Food management device.

10. The foodstuff management device according to claim 3, The ingredient list management unit, For ingredients with few days left, a recommendation message will be displayed on the home screen to encourage you to use the ingredients. For ingredients whose remaining days are one day before the expiration date, a reminder message urging the use of the ingredients is displayed on the home screen. Food management device.

11. Computer The setting of whether the automatic setting of the expiration date of the ingredient is to be based on the storage location of the ingredient or the ingredient category can be accepted; This food management program functions as a food registration unit that automatically sets the use-up date of the food material by determining an estimated use-up period corresponding to one of the set storage location and food material category according to the setting of whether to base the use-up on the storage location or food material category of the food material, and sets the use-up date based on the estimated use-up period, thereby managing food material stored in a refrigerator.

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