Cooking support system

Abstract

To provide a technique capable of outputting a cooking recipe on assumption of use of a stimulation generating part.SOLUTION: A cooking support system comprises: a stimulation generating part which generates first stimulation for changing a taste intensity of a first taste felt by a user; a stimulation degree identification part which identifies an added stimulation degree of the first stimulation generated by the stimulation generating part; a recipe acquisition part which acquires a cooking recipe; a recipe correction part which corrects the cooking recipe so as to change an amount of a first taste presenting component which presents a first taste, based on the added stimulation degree identified by the stimulation degree identification part; and a recipe output part which outputs the cooking recipe corrected by the recipe correction part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The technology disclosed in this specification relates to a cooking support system.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a cooking support system including a recipe acquisition unit that acquires a cooking recipe, a recipe correction unit that corrects the cooking recipe so as to change the amount of a first flavor component that exhibits a first flavor, and a recipe output unit that outputs the cooking recipe corrected by the recipe correction unit. Patent Document 2 discloses a stimulus generation unit that generates a first stimulus for changing the flavor intensity of the first flavor felt by a user.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] For example, by using a stimulus generation unit such as that in Patent Document 2, a user may attempt to enhance the flavor intensity of the first flavor that the user feels and, accordingly, suppress the intake amount of the first flavor component (for example, salt content) by that amount. In this case, the user may desire a cooking recipe premised on the use of the stimulus generation unit (for example, a cooking recipe in which the addition amount of the first flavor component is suppressed more than usual). This specification provides a technology capable of outputting a cooking recipe premised on the use of a stimulus generation unit.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] In a first aspect of the present technology, a cooking support system includes a stimulation generation unit that generates a first stimulation for changing the intensity of a first taste felt by a user, a stimulation intensity identification unit that identifies the additional stimulation intensity of the first stimulation generated by the stimulation generation unit, a recipe acquisition unit that acquires a cooking recipe, a recipe correction unit that corrects the cooking recipe so as to change the amount of a first flavoring component that exhibits the first taste based on the additional stimulation intensity identified by the stimulation intensity identification unit, and a recipe output unit that outputs the cooking recipe corrected by the recipe correction unit.

[0006] According to the above configuration, the cooking support system can identify the stimulation intensity of the first stimulation generated by the stimulation generation unit as the additional stimulation intensity and correct the cooking recipe accordingly. Therefore, the cooking support system can output a cooking recipe on the premise of using the stimulation generation unit.

[0007] In a second aspect of the present technology, in the above first aspect, the recipe correction unit may identify the amount of the first flavoring component that is expected to be compensated when the stimulation generation unit generates the first stimulation at the additional stimulation intensity as a first compensated completion amount, and correct the cooking recipe so that the amount of the first flavoring component decreases by the first compensated completion amount.

[0008] According to the above configuration, when a user who uses the stimulation generation unit eats a dish based on the cooking recipe output by the cooking support system, the taste felt by the user can be made closer to the normal taste.

[0009] In a third aspect of the present technology, in the above first or second aspect, the cooking support system may further include a stimulation intensity adjustment unit that adjusts the stimulation intensity of the first stimulation generated by the stimulation generation unit in multiple steps. The stimulation intensity identification unit may identify any one of the multiple-step stimulation intensities as the additional stimulation intensity.

[0010] According to the above configuration, the intensity of the first stimulus can be adjusted (i.e., increased or decreased). Therefore, for example, when the user eats a dish, the user can adjust the intensity of the first stimulus depending on their own feelings. Alternatively, the cooking support system can automatically adjust the intensity of the first stimulus. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the usability of the stimulus generation unit can be improved.

[0011] In the fourth aspect of the present technology, in the third aspect described above, the stimulus intensity specifying unit may specify a reference stimulus intensity, which is the stimulus intensity of a predetermined stage among the plurality of stages of stimulus intensities, as the additional stimulus intensity.

[0012] According to the above configuration, for example, by setting the stimulus intensity frequently set by the user as the reference stimulus intensity, the stimulus intensity frequently set by the user is specified as the additional stimulus intensity. In this case, the cooking support system can output a cooking recipe that matches the stimulus intensity frequently set by the user. As a result, when the user who uses the stimulus generation unit eats a dish based on the cooking recipe output by the cooking support system, the taste felt by the user can be made closer to the normal taste.

[0013] In the fifth aspect of the present technology, in the third or fourth aspect described above, the stimulus intensity adjustment unit may adjust the intensity of the first stimulus generated by the stimulus generation unit in a plurality of stages of 21 stages or less.

[0014] If the number of adjustment stages related to the intensity of the first stimulus is excessive, the configuration of the stimulus intensity adjustment unit (for example, a circuit board) may become complicated. According to the above configuration, since the number of adjustment stages related to the intensity of the first stimulus can be relatively reduced, the configuration of the stimulus intensity adjustment unit can be simplified.

[0015] In the sixth aspect of the present technology, in any one of the third to fifth aspects described above, the stimulus intensity adjustment unit may acquire the additional stimulus intensity specified by the stimulus intensity specifying unit, and based on the acquired additional stimulus intensity, adjust the intensity of the first stimulus generated by the stimulus generation unit.

[0016] When the user manually adjusts the intensity of the first stimulus, the operation of adjusting the intensity of the stimulus (for example, the operation of pressing switches multiple times) may be time-consuming. According to the above configuration, when the additional stimulus intensity is specified, the intensity of the first stimulus is automatically adjusted. Therefore, the time and effort required for the operation of adjusting the intensity of the stimulus can be reduced.

[0017] In the seventh aspect of the present technology, in any one of the first to sixth aspects described above, the cooking support system may further include a stimulus intensity display unit that displays the additional stimulus intensity specified by the stimulus intensity specifying unit to the user.

[0018] According to the above configuration, the user can grasp the additional stimulus intensity specified by the stimulus intensity specifying unit via the display unit.

[0019] In the eighth aspect of the present technology, in any one of the first to seventh aspects described above, the stimulus generating unit may be provided on the tableware.

[0020] As the stimulus generating unit, a mode that is worn on the user's body can also be considered. The stimulus generating unit in this mode may cause the user to feel annoyance in that it takes time to wear on the user. According to the above configuration, since the stimulus generating unit is provided on the tableware, it does not take time for the user to wear it. Thereby, the annoyance felt by the user can be reduced.

[0021] In the ninth aspect of the present technology, in any one of the first to eighth aspects described above, the first taste may include at least one of salty taste, sweet taste, sour taste, umami taste, bitter taste, astringent taste, stimulating taste, fatty taste, carbonic acid taste, and alcoholic taste.

[0022] According to the above configuration, corrections to cooking recipes can be made for various taste components.

[0023] In the tenth aspect of the present technology, in any one of the first to ninth aspects described above, the first stimulus may be an electrical stimulus. The intensity of the first stimulus may include a current value.

[0024] According to the above configuration, the intensity of the first taste felt by the user can be changed by using the so-called "electrical taste" technology.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0026] (Embodiment) The cooking support system 2 shown in FIG. 1 includes a cooking heater 4, a server 6, a terminal device 8, and a taste presentation device 10. The cooking heater 4 and the terminal device 8 are communicable with each other. The server 6 and the terminal device 8 are communicable with each other. The terminal device 8 and the taste presentation device 10 are communicable with each other.

[0027] The cooking appliance 4 is, for example, a gas combustion type built-in oven incorporated into a system kitchen. The cooking appliance 4 includes a control unit 12, a cooking unit 14, an operation unit 16, and a display unit 18. The control unit 12 includes a processor (not shown) and a memory (not shown). The control unit 12 is configured to control the cooking appliance 4 by the processor executing processing based on information stored in the memory. The cooking unit 14 includes, for example, a stove burner (not shown) and a grill (not shown). The cooking appliance 4 can perform cooking by operating the cooking unit 14. The operation unit 16 includes, for example, a switch (not shown) operable by the user. The user can input various instructions and information to the cooking appliance 4 via the operation unit 16. The display unit 18 includes, for example, a display (not shown) for displaying various information. The display unit 18 may be a touch panel that also functions as the operation unit 16.

[0028] The server 6 is managed, for example, by the manufacturing company of the cooking appliance 4. A storage device 20 is connected to the server 6. The storage device 20 includes, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and an SSD (Solid State Drive). The storage device 20 stores, for example, recipe information 22 related to cooking (also referred to as a cooking recipe). The recipe information 22 here includes information indicating the types and amounts of ingredients used in cooking, information indicating the cooking procedure, and information for causing the cooking appliance 4 to execute automatic cooking. Further, a taste compensation table 24 and a correction table 26, which will be described later, are stored in the storage device 20.

[0029] The terminal device 8 is, for example, a general-purpose communication terminal (e.g., a smartphone, a tablet, a PC). The terminal device 8 includes an operation unit 30, a display unit 32, and a control unit 34. The operation unit 30 includes, for example, a switch (not shown) operable by the user. The user can input various instructions and information to the terminal device 8 via the operation unit 30. The display unit 32 includes, for example, a display (not shown) for displaying various information. The display unit 32 may be a touch panel that also functions as the operation unit 30.

[0030] The control unit 34 includes a processor 36 and a memory 38. The control unit 34 is configured to control the terminal device 8 by the processor 36 executing processing based on the information stored in the memory 38. Further, a cooking support application 40 is stored in the memory 38. The cooking support application 40 is provided by the manufacturer of the heating cooker 4. The cooking support application 40 is activated by a user operation. The cooking support application 40 is an application program for receiving various information from the heating cooker 4, the server 6, and the taste presentation device 10, and transmitting various instructions to the heating cooker 4, the server 6, and the taste presentation device 10.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 2, the taste presentation device 10 is provided on the tableware 42 (for example, a fork). The taste presentation device 10 operates by power supplied from a power source (for example, a dry battery) not shown.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 1, the taste presentation device 10 includes a control unit 44, an electrode unit 46, an operation unit 48, and a display unit 50. The control unit 44 includes a processor (not shown) and a memory (not shown). The control unit 44 is configured to control the taste presentation device 10 by the processor executing processing based on the information stored in the memory.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 2, the electrode unit 46 includes a first electrode 46a provided on a first portion 42a of the tableware 42 held by the user, and a second electrode 46b provided on a second portion 42b of the tableware 42 that holds food. The first electrode 46a and the second electrode 46b are each electrically connected to a power source (not shown) via a control unit 44 (see FIG. 1). When the user eats using the tableware 42, the user holds the first portion 42a of the tableware 42 and holds food on the second portion 42b of the tableware 42, and transports the food to the user's mouth. In this case, the first electrode 46a is electrically connected to the hand of the user holding the first portion 42a of the tableware 42. The second electrode 46b is electrically connected to the user's mouth or tongue via the food (or directly). Therefore, when the user eats using the tableware 42, an electric circuit including a power source (not shown), the control unit 44, the first electrode 46a, the second electrode 46b, and the user's body is formed. In this case, the control unit 44 can adjust the electric power supplied from the power source and supply the adjusted electric power to the user's body via the electrode unit 46. In this embodiment, the current supplied to the user's body via the electrode unit 46 is also referred to as "electrical stimulation". Among the electrical stimulations, the one in which a current flows from the first electrode 46a through the user's body toward the second electrode 46b is also referred to as "cathode stimulation". Among the electrical stimulations, the one in which a current flows from the second electrode 46b through the user's body toward the first electrode 46a is also referred to as "anode stimulation".

[0034] The operation unit 48 includes a power switch 52 for switching the ON / OFF of the main power supply of the taste presentation device 10, and an adjustment switch 54 for adjusting the intensity of the electrical stimulation (i.e., the current value flowing through the user). The adjustment switch 54 includes an increase switch 54a for the user to increase the intensity of the electrical stimulation, and a decrease switch 54b for the user to decrease the intensity of the electrical stimulation. The control unit 44 of this embodiment can adjust the intensity of the electrical stimulation in 11 steps of -0.5 mA, -0.4 mA, -0.3 mA, -0.2 mA, -0.1 mA, 0 mA, 0.1 mA, 0.2 mA, 0.3 mA, 0.4 mA, and 0.5 mA. Then, each time an operation is performed on the increase switch 54a, the control unit 44 increases the intensity of the stimulation by one step. Each time an operation is performed on the decrease switch 54b, the control unit 44 decreases the intensity of the stimulation by one step. When the intensity of the stimulation is a negative value, the taste presentation device 10 generates a cathodal stimulation. When the intensity of the stimulation is a positive value, the taste presentation device 10 generates an anodal stimulation.

[0035] The display unit 50 includes a display 56 for displaying various types of information. For example, the currently set intensity of the stimulation can be displayed on the display unit 50.

[0036] (Regarding taste supplementation using the taste presentation device 10) When taste ions (e.g., chloride ions, sodium ions) resulting from the ionization of taste components (e.g., salt content) contained in food ingredients come into contact with taste organs in the user's mouth, the user can feel a taste (e.g., salty taste). The taste intensity of the taste felt by the user becomes stronger as the amount of taste ions coming into contact with the taste organs increases. In this regard, when an electrical stimulus is applied to the user's mouth using the taste presentation device 10 of this embodiment, electrophoresis of the taste ions in the user's mouth occurs, and as a result, the taste ions are more likely to come into contact with the taste organs. Thereby, without changing the amount of taste components contained in the food ingredients, the amount of taste ions coming into contact with the taste organs can be increased, and the taste intensity of the taste felt by the user can be enhanced. In this specification, when the user eats a dish with the addition amount of a specific taste component (e.g., salt content) suppressed more than usual, the taste intensity of the taste felt by the user is enhanced by the taste presentation device 10, and the taste felt by the user is made closer to the normal taste, which is called "taste complementation".

[0037] Note that the types of tastes whose taste intensities are enhanced differ depending on the polarity of the electrical stimulus applied to the user (i.e., the direction of the current flowing through the user). For example, when a cathode stimulus is applied to the user, the taste intensities of bitter taste, salty taste, etc. are enhanced. On the other hand, when an anode stimulus is applied to the user, the taste intensities of metallic taste, sour taste, etc. are enhanced. Also, the enhancement range of the taste intensity of the taste felt by the user differs depending on the strength of the electrical stimulus applied to the user (i.e., the magnitude of the current flowing through the user). For example, as the cathode stimulus applied to the user becomes stronger, the taste intensities of bitter taste, salty taste, etc. felt by the user increase.

[0038] In the cooking support process described below, the recipe information 22 can be corrected in anticipation of taste complementation using the taste presentation device 10.

[0039] (Cooking support process: Figure 3) The cooking support process is a process executed in cooperation with the heating cooker 4, the server 6, the terminal device 8, and the taste presentation device 10. The cooking support process is started when an instruction to start the cooking support process is input to the terminal device 8.

[0040] In S2, the control unit 34 of the terminal device 8 accepts the selection of a recipe by the user. For example, the control unit 34 causes the display unit 32 (see FIG. 1) to display a list of recipes, and accepts an operation of selecting one recipe from the list of recipes at the operation unit 30 (see FIG. 1). After S2, the process proceeds to S4.

[0041] In S4, the control unit 34 of the terminal device 8 requests the server 6 to transmit the recipe information 22 for the recipe selected in S2. After S4, the process proceeds to S6.

[0042] In S6, the server 6 acquires the recipe information 22 for the recipe selected in S2 from the storage device 20 (see FIG. 1) based on the request transmitted from the terminal device 8 in S4. In this embodiment, the recipe information 22 at the stage of being acquired from the storage device 20 is also referred to as "standard recipe information". After S6, the process proceeds to S8.

[0043] In S8, the server 6 transmits the recipe information 22 (standard recipe information) acquired in S6 to the terminal device 8. After S8, the process proceeds to S10.

[0044] In S10, the control unit 34 of the terminal device 8 causes the display unit 32 of the terminal device 8 to display the recipe information 22 (standard recipe information) transmitted from the server 6 in S8. After S10, the process proceeds to S12.

[0045] In S12, the control unit 34 of the terminal device 8 determines whether a recipe correction request for correcting the recipe information 22 has been input to the terminal device 8. If a recipe correction request has been input to the terminal device 8 (YES), the process proceeds to S14.

[0046] In S14, the control unit 34 of the terminal device 8 transmits the recipe correction request to the server 6. After S14, the process proceeds to S16.

[0047] In S16, the server 6 specifies the additional stimulation intensity of the electrical stimulation generated by the taste presentation device 10. In this embodiment, the server 6 is configured to specify a stimulation intensity at a predetermined level (reference stimulation intensity) among the 11-level adjustable stimulation intensities in the taste presentation device 10 as the additional stimulation intensity. The reference stimulation intensity is, for example, set by the user in advance via the terminal device 8. After S16, the process proceeds to S17.

[0048] In S17, as shown in FIG. 4, the server 6 specifies the amount of taste component (completion amount) expected to be supplemented by the taste presentation device 10 based on the additional stimulation intensity specified in S16 and the taste complement table 24. The taste complement table 24 describes the relationship between the additional stimulation intensity (mA) of the electrical stimulation and the corresponding completion amount (g). In FIG. 4, the complement salt amount is described as an example of the completion amount. For example, when the additional stimulation intensity is specified as 0.4 mA in S16, the server 6 specifies the complement salt amount as 0.4 g based on the taste complement table 24. After S17 shown in FIG. 3, the process proceeds to S18.

[0049] In S18, as shown in FIG. 4, the server 6 corrects the standard recipe information based on the supplementary completion component specified in S17 and the correction table 26. The correction table 26 is stored in the storage device 20 (see FIG. 1) in association with the recipe information 22. In the correction table 26, the relationship between the ingredients that can be corrected among the ingredients included in the recipe information 22 and the correction unit for each ingredient (and the equivalent amount of the flavor component per correction unit) is described. In the example of FIG. 4, the correction table 26 associated with the recipe information 22 of "tomato pasta with eggplant and bacon" is shown. For example, when the supplementary salt component amount is specified as 0.4 g in S17, the server 6 corrects the standard recipe information so as to reduce the salt content by the supplementary salt component amount (0.4 g). In the example of FIG. 4, the server 6 corrects the standard recipe information so as to reduce the amount of bacon by an amount (10 g) corresponding to the supplementary salt component amount (0.4 g). In another example, the server 6 may correct the standard recipe information so as to reduce the amount of bacon by 5 g (i.e., an amount corresponding to a salt content of 0.2 g) and reduce the amount of consommé by 1 / 4 cup (i.e., an amount corresponding to a salt content of 0.2 g). In the present embodiment, the corrected recipe information 22 with respect to the standard recipe information is also referred to as "corrected recipe information". After S18 shown in FIG. 3, the process proceeds to S20.

[0050] In S20, the server 6 transmits the recipe information 22 (corrected recipe information) corrected in S18 and the additional stimulation degree specified in S16 to the terminal device 8. After S20, the process proceeds to S22.

[0051] In S22, the control unit 34 of the terminal device 8 causes the display unit 32 of the terminal device 8 to display the recipe information 22 (corrected recipe information) and the additional stimulation degree transmitted from the server 6 in S20.

[0052] After S22, or when a recipe correction request is not input to the terminal device 8 at S12 (in the case of NO), the process proceeds to S24. At S24, the control unit 34 of the terminal device 8 determines whether an automatic adjustment request for automatically adjusting the intensity of the electrical stimulation generated by the taste presentation device 10 has been input to the terminal device 8. Note that when the additional stimulation intensity has not been transmitted from the server 6 to the terminal device 8 (that is, when the recipe information 22 has not been corrected), input of an automatic adjustment request to the terminal device 8 is prohibited. When the additional stimulation intensity has been transmitted from the server 6 to the terminal device 8 (that is, when the recipe information 22 has been corrected), input of an automatic adjustment request to the terminal device 8 is permitted. When an automatic adjustment request has been input to the terminal device 8 (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S26.

[0053] At S26, the control unit 34 of the terminal device 8 transmits the automatic adjustment request to the taste presentation device 10 together with the additional stimulation intensity transmitted from the server 6 at S20. After S26, the process proceeds to S28.

[0054] At S28, the control unit 44 (see FIG. 1) of the taste presentation device 10 adjusts the intensity of the electrical stimulation generated by the taste presentation device 10 to the additional stimulation intensity transmitted from the terminal device 8 at S26. Thereby, the intensity of the electrical stimulation generated by the taste presentation device 10 can be made to match the additional stimulation intensity used for correcting the recipe information 22 at S18.

[0055] After S28, or when an automatic adjustment request is not input to the terminal device 8 at S24 (in the case of NO), the process proceeds to S30. At S30, the control unit 34 of the terminal device 8 determines whether a recipe sharing request for sharing the recipe information 22 displayed at S10 (or S22) with the heating cooker 4 has been input to the terminal device 8. When a recipe sharing request has been input to the terminal device 8 (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S32.

[0056] In S32, the control unit 34 of the terminal device 8 transmits the recipe information 22 (standard recipe information) transmitted from the server 6 in S8 or the recipe information 22 (corrected recipe information) transmitted from the server 6 in S20 to the cooking appliance 4. After S32, the process proceeds to S34.

[0057] In S34, the control unit 12 (see FIG. 1) of the cooking appliance 4 causes the display unit 18 (see FIG. 1) of the cooking appliance 4 to display the recipe information 22 transmitted from the terminal device 8 in S32. Further, the control unit 12 starts automatic cooking based on the recipe information 22 transmitted from the terminal device 8 in S32, for example, in response to an instruction from the user.

[0058] If the recipe sharing request is not input to the terminal device 8 in S30 (NO), or after S34, the process proceeds to S36. In S36, the control unit 34 of the terminal device 8 determines whether an instruction to end the viewing of the recipe information 22 has been input from the user. If an instruction to end the viewing of the recipe information 22 has been input (YES), the control unit 34 ends the display of the recipe information 22 by the display unit 32 and ends the process shown in FIG. 3. If an instruction to end the viewing of the recipe information 22 has not been input (NO), the process returns to S12.

[0059] (Modification example) The taste presentation device 10 may be provided on a tableware other than a fork (for example, a spoon, a plate, a bowl, a donburi, a pot, a cup, a glass, a mug, a cup, a sake cup, a ball, a ladle, a soup cup, a tumbler, chopsticks, a spoon).

[0060] The taste presentation device 10 may be configured to generate a stimulus for changing the taste intensity of the taste felt by the user, which is different from an electrical stimulus. The taste presentation device 10 may be configured to generate, for example, a physical stimulus, a chemical stimulus, or a temperature stimulus.

[0061] The cooking support system 2 may also perform taste complementation using the taste presentation device 10 and correction of the recipe information 22 in anticipation thereof for tastes other than saltiness (e.g., sweetness, sourness, umami, bitterness, astringency, pungency, fattiness, carbonic acid taste, alcohol taste).

[0062] The intensity of the stimulus generated by the taste presentation device 10 may be adjustable in steps less than 11 steps (e.g., 5 steps), or may be adjustable in steps more than 11 steps (e.g., 101 steps). Alternatively, the intensity of the stimulus generated by the taste presentation device 10 may be non-adjustable.

[0063] The cooking support system 2 may not include the server 6. In this case, the information stored in the storage device 20 may be stored in the memory 38 of the terminal device 8. And the processes executed by the server 6 among the cooking support processes shown in FIG. 3 (e.g., S6, S16, S17, and S18 in FIG. 3) may be executed by the control unit 34 of the terminal device 8.

[0064] Among the cooking support processes shown in FIG. 3, S24, S26, and S28 may be omitted. That is, in the cooking support system 2, the function of automatically adjusting the intensity of the electrical stimulus generated by the taste presentation device 10 to the additional stimulus intensity may be omitted. In this case, the user may confirm the additional stimulus intensity displayed on the display unit 32 of the terminal device 8 in S22 and operate the adjustment switch 54 of the taste presentation device 10 to adjust the intensity of the electrical stimulus generated by the taste presentation device 10.

[0065] After S22 of the cooking support process shown in FIG. 3, S24 may be skipped and S26 may be executed. That is, the cooking support system 2 may automatically adjust the intensity of the electrical stimulus generated by the taste presentation device 10 to the additional stimulus intensity without confirming with the user whether to automatically adjust the intensity.

[0066] Among the cooking support processes shown in FIG. 3, S30, S32, and S34 may be omitted. That is, in the cooking support system 2, the function of sharing the recipe information 22 acquired by the terminal device 8 with the heating cooker 4 may be omitted. In this case, the user may operate the heating cooker 4 by himself / herself without using the automatic cooking function of the heating cooker 4 to perform cooking according to the recipe information 22.

[0067] After S28 (or after NO in S24) of the cooking support process shown in FIG. 3, S30 may be skipped and S32 may be executed. That is, the cooking support system 2 may share the recipe information 22 with the heating cooker 4 without confirming with the user whether to share the recipe information 22 with the heating cooker 4.

[0068] In S16 of the cooking support process shown in FIG. 3, the server 6 may communicate with the taste presentation device 10 via the terminal device 8 to acquire the degree of stimulation (set stimulation degree) set in the taste presentation device 10. Then, the server 6 may specify the set stimulation degree acquired from the taste presentation device 10 as the additional stimulation degree.

[0069] (Corresponding relationship) In the embodiment, saltiness is an example of the "first taste". Salt content is an example of the "first taste component". Electrical stimulation is an example of the "first stimulation". The electrode unit 46 of the taste presentation device 10 is an example of the "stimulation generation unit". The server 6 is an example of the "stimulation degree specifying unit". The recipe information 22 is an example of the "cooking recipe". The server 6 is an example of the "recipe acquisition unit". The server 6 is an example of the "recipe correction unit". The display unit 32 of the terminal device 8 and the heating cooker 4 are examples of the "recipe output unit". The complementary salt amount is an example of the "first complementary amount". The display unit 32 of the terminal device 8 and the display unit 50 of the taste presentation device 10 are examples of the "stimulation degree display unit". The control unit 44 of the taste presentation device 10 is an example of the "stimulation degree adjustment unit". The tableware 42 is an example of the "tableware".

[0070] The technical elements described in this specification or the drawings exhibit technical utility either individually or in various combinations, and are not limited to the combinations described in the claims at the time of filing. Further, the technologies exemplified in this specification or the drawings can achieve multiple objectives simultaneously, and achieving one of those objectives by itself has technical utility.

Explanation of Signs

[0071] 2: Cooking support system, 4: Heating cooker, 6: Server, 8: Terminal device, 10: Taste presentation device, 12: Control unit, 14: Cooking unit, 16: Operation unit, 18: Display unit, 20: Storage device, 22: Recipe information, 24: Taste complement table, 26: Correction table, 30: Operation unit, 32: Display unit, 34: Control unit, 36: Processor, 38: Memory, 40: Cooking support app, 42: Tableware, 42a: First part, 42b: Second part, 44: Control unit, 46: Electrode unit, 46a: First electrode, 46b: Second electrode, 48: Operation unit, 50: Display unit, 52: Power switch, 54: Adjustment switch, 54a: Increase switch, 54b: Decrease switch, 56: Display

Claims

1. A stimulus generation unit that generates a first stimulus for changing the intensity of a first taste felt by a user; A stimulus intensity specifying unit that specifies an additional stimulus intensity of the first stimulus generated by the stimulus generation unit; A recipe acquisition unit that acquires a cooking recipe; A recipe correction unit that corrects the cooking recipe so as to change the amount of a first flavor component that exhibits the first taste based on the additional stimulus intensity specified by the stimulus intensity specifying unit; A recipe output unit that outputs the cooking recipe corrected by the recipe correction unit. A cooking support system comprising:

2. The recipe correction unit specifies, as a first supplementary completion amount, the amount of the first flavor component that is expected to be supplemented when the stimulus generation unit generates the first stimulus at the additional stimulus intensity, and corrects the cooking recipe so that the amount of the first flavor component decreases by the first supplementary completion amount. The cooking support system according to Claim 1.

3. The apparatus further comprises a stimulus intensity adjustment unit that adjusts the intensity of the first stimulus generated by the stimulus generation unit in a plurality of steps, The stimulus intensity specifying unit specifies any one of the plurality of stepwise stimulus intensities as the additional stimulus intensity. The cooking support system according to Claim 1.

4. The stimulus intensity specifying unit specifies a reference stimulus intensity, which is a stimulus intensity at a predetermined step among the plurality of stepwise stimulus intensities, as the additional stimulus intensity. The cooking support system according to Claim 3.

5. The stimulus intensity adjustment unit adjusts the intensity of the first stimulus generated by the stimulus generation unit in a plurality of steps of 21 steps or less. The cooking support system according to Claim 3.

6. The stimulus intensity adjustment unit acquires the additional stimulus intensity specified by the stimulus intensity specifying unit, and adjusts the intensity of the first stimulus generated by the stimulus generation unit based on the acquired additional stimulus intensity. The cooking support system according to Claim 3.

7. The cooking support system according to claim 1, further comprising a stimulation degree display unit that displays the additional stimulation degree specified by the stimulation degree specifying unit to the user.

8. The stimulation generation unit is provided on the tableware. The cooking support system according to claim 1.

9. The first taste includes at least one of salty taste, sweet taste, sour taste, umami taste, bitter taste, astringent taste, pungent taste, fatty taste, carbonic acid taste, and alcoholic taste. The cooking support system according to claim 1.

10. The first stimulation is an electrical stimulation. The stimulation degree of the first stimulation includes a current value. The cooking support system according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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