Display control assembly, cooking appliance, control method and apparatus for cooking appliance, and storage medium

Abstract

The present application provides a display control assembly, a cooking appliance, a control method and apparatus for a cooking appliance, and a storage medium. The display control assembly comprises: a lamp panel assembly, wherein the lamp panel assembly comprises a plurality of light-emitting areas, and a grating is provided between every two adjacent light-emitting areas; and a first touch assembly, covering the lamp panel assembly, wherein the first touch assembly comprises a first film, a plurality of images are attached to the first film, the plurality of images correspond to the plurality of light-emitting areas, a covering portion is present between every two adjacent images, the covering portion is used for shielding the grating, the covering portion is in a first color, and the pixel value of the first color is less than a target numerical value. By means of the described display control assembly, the integrated effect of multiple image display can be improved, thereby simulating a large-screen visual effect by means of the first touch assembly, and improving the authenticity of simulating the large-screen visual effect by means of the first touch assembly.

Description

Display control component, cooking appliance, control method and device thereof, and storage medium

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on July 17, 2023, with application number "202310875020.2" and application name "Display control component, cooking appliance and its control method and device, storage medium", all contents of which are incorporated into this application by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of cooking appliances, and in particular to a display control component, a cooking appliance, a control method and device thereof, and a storage medium. Background Art

[0003] In the application scenario of color film keypads, the purpose of simulating the visual effect of a large screen is usually achieved by controlling the brightness of the light. However, when using color film keypads to simulate the visual effect of a large screen, the smoothness of the screen display is poor, which reduces the authenticity of the visual effect of the color film keypad simulating the large screen.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related art.

[0006] To this end, a first aspect of the present application is to propose a display control component.

[0007] A second aspect of the present application is to provide a method for controlling a cooking appliance.

[0008] A third aspect of the present application is to provide a control device for a cooking appliance.

[0009] A fourth aspect of the present application is to provide another control device for a cooking appliance.

[0010] A fifth aspect of the present application is to provide a cooking appliance.

[0011] A sixth aspect of the present application is to provide another cooking appliance.

[0012] The seventh aspect of the present application is to provide a readable storage medium.

[0013] In view of this, according to the first aspect of the present application, a display control component is proposed, which includes: a light board component, the light board component includes multiple light-emitting areas, and a grille is arranged between each adjacent light-emitting areas; a first touch component, covering the light board component, the first touch component includes: a first film, multiple images are attached to the first film, the multiple images correspond to multiple light-emitting areas, and there is a covering portion between each adjacent two images, and the covering portion is used to block the grille; wherein the covering portion is a first color, and the pixel value of the first color is less than the target value.

[0014] The display control component provided in this application includes a light board component and a first touch component.

[0015] In some embodiments, the light panel assembly includes a plurality of light-emitting areas, each light-emitting area includes at least one first light point, and a grid is provided between every two adjacent light-emitting areas.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first touch component covers the light board component, and the first touch component is connected to the light board component.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first touch component includes a first film.

[0018] In some embodiments, the first film has multiple images attached thereto, each corresponding to a plurality of light-emitting regions. During operation of the display control assembly, a user can control the brightness of a first light point in the corresponding light-emitting region of the light panel assembly by touching an area of ​​the first touch assembly corresponding to a particular image.

[0019] That is to say, during the operation of the display control component, the light board component can provide a light source for the first touch component, so that the multiple images attached to the first film can be clearly displayed.

[0020] In some embodiments, there is an overlapping portion between every two adjacent images.

[0021] In some embodiments, when the first touch component covers the light board assembly, the covering portion on the first membrane corresponds to the position of the grille of the light board assembly, that is, the covering portion on the first membrane is used to cover the grille of the light board assembly.

[0022] In some embodiments, the color of the covering portion on the first film is the first color.

[0023] In some embodiments, the pixel value of the first color is less than a target value, and the target value is close to zero.

[0024] In this way, during the operation of the display control component, when the light board component provides a light source for the first touch component so that the multiple images attached to the first film are clearly displayed, by setting a covering portion with the first color on the first film, on the one hand, the covering portion of the first color can blur the sense of division between the multiple images attached to the first film, thereby improving the display smoothness between the multiple images attached to the first film, thereby improving the integrated effect of the display of multiple images; on the other hand, by blocking the grille on the light board component with the covering portion of the first color, a soft transition of the grille on the light board component can be achieved, thereby further improving the integrated effect of the display of multiple images, realizing the simulation of the large-screen visual effect through the first touch component, and improving the authenticity of the simulation of the large-screen visual effect through the first touch component.

[0025] The display control component according to the present application may also have the following additional technical features:

[0026] In some technical solutions, the first touch component also includes: a second film, covering the first film, and the second film is used to receive the user's touch input; a third film, covering the second film, the third film is a second color, and the pixel value of the second color is less than or equal to the pixel value of the first color.

[0027] In this technical solution, the first touch component may further include a second membrane and a third membrane.

[0028] In some embodiments, the second membrane covers the first membrane, and the second membrane is used to receive a touch input from a user.

[0029] In some embodiments, the third membrane overlies the second membrane.

[0030] In some embodiments, the third membrane is a semi-permeable membrane of the second color.

[0031] In some embodiments, the pixel value of the second color is less than or equal to the pixel value of the first color.

[0032] In this way, during the operation of the display control component, on the one hand, the first touch component can receive the user's touch input and realize deep logical interaction based on the user's touch input. On the other hand, by covering the first membrane with a semi-transparent membrane of the second color, that is, the third membrane, it is possible to ensure that the multiple images attached to the first membrane are clearly displayed when the light board component provides light source for the first touch component. It is also possible to block the multiple images attached to the first membrane through the third membrane when the light board component does not provide light source for the first touch component, so that the multiple images attached to the first membrane are in a hidden state and cannot be seen by the naked eye. In this way, when the light board component is turned on, the multiple images attached to the first membrane can be clearly displayed, and when the light board component is turned off, the multiple images attached to the first membrane can be hidden, realizing the visual effect of simulating the large screen on and off through the first touch component, further improving the authenticity of the large screen visual effect simulated by the first touch component.

[0033] In some technical solutions, the color of the covering portion is in a gradient pattern.

[0034] In this technical solution, the color of the cover portion is gradient-changing. For example, the color of the cover portion can be a gradient of black. This gradient-changing cover portion can further enhance the display fluidity between the multiple images attached to the first film, improve the smooth transition effect to the grille on the light panel assembly, thereby enhancing the integrated effect of the multiple image displays and the realism of the large-screen visual effect simulated by the first touch component.

[0035] In some technical solutions, the display control component also includes: a first panel covering the first touch component; a second touch component, a first opening is provided on the first touch component and the first panel, the second touch component extends from the first opening, and a display screen is provided on the second touch component.

[0036] In this technical solution, the display control component may further include a first panel and a second touch component.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first panel covers the first touch component, and the first panel can protect the first touch component.

[0038] In some embodiments, the second touch component is electrically connected to the first touch component.

[0039] In some embodiments, a first opening is provided on both the first touch component and the first panel, and the second touch component extends from the first opening.

[0040] In some embodiments, a display screen is provided on the second touch component. During the operation of the display control component, a user operation interface can be displayed through the display screen, so that the user can perform touch operations on the second touch component in combination with the interface content of the user operation interface, thereby realizing deep logical interaction through the second touch component.

[0041] In some technical solutions, the display control component also includes: a circuit board, the light board component and the second touch component are arranged on the circuit board; and a third touch component is arranged on the circuit board.

[0042] In this technical solution, the display control component also includes a circuit board and a third touch component.

[0043] In some embodiments, the light board assembly and the second touch assembly are both disposed on a circuit board, and the first touch assembly is electrically connected to the circuit board through the light board assembly.

[0044] In some embodiments, the light board assembly and the second touch assembly are both provided with circuit connection ports, and the light board assembly and the second touch assembly are connected to the circuit board through the circuit connection ports to be powered.

[0045] In some embodiments, a third touch component is also disposed on the circuit board, and the third touch component is used to receive user input.

[0046] In some embodiments, the first, second, and third touch components can specifically be three-level touch buttons in the display control component. Through the coordination between the first, second, and third touch components, combined display and control are achieved, ensuring the design integrity and ease of operation of the display control component, and improving the efficiency of user interaction through the display control component. Furthermore, by leveraging the light navigation function of the light panel component, the first touch component simulates a realistic large-screen visual effect and achieves a flat functional hierarchy, improving ease of operation and visual integrity without increasing production costs.

[0047] In some technical solutions, the light board assembly further includes: a first buckle, and the first touch assembly is connected to the light board assembly via the first buckle.

[0048] In this technical solution, a first buckle is provided on the light board assembly.

[0049] When the first touch component covers the light board assembly, the first touch component is connected to the light board assembly via the first clip. This prevents the first touch component from moving relative to the light board assembly during operation of the display control assembly, ensures that the multiple images attached to the first film accurately correspond to the multiple light-emitting areas of the light board assembly, and thus ensures accurate operation and control of the first touch component.

[0050] According to the second aspect of the present application, a method for controlling a cooking appliance is proposed, wherein the cooking appliance includes a display control component, the display control component includes a first touch component and a second touch component, the first touch component is provided with multiple images, and the second touch component is provided with a display screen, the method for controlling the cooking appliance includes: receiving a first input from a user on a target image in the first touch component, the target image corresponding to a target function of the cooking appliance; in response to the first input, increasing the display contrast of the target image, and displaying sub-functions of the target function on the display screen; receiving a second input from the user on the second touch component; and in response to the second input, displaying functional parameters of the sub-functions of the target function on the display screen.

[0051] The technical solution for the cooking appliance control method provided herein may be implemented by the cooking appliance or the cooking appliance control device, and the implementation thereof may be determined based on actual usage requirements and is not specifically limited herein. To more clearly describe the cooking appliance control method provided herein, the following description assumes that the cooking appliance control method is implemented by the cooking appliance control device.

[0052] The cooking appliance control method provided in this application is used to control the operation of the cooking appliance. The cooking appliance includes the display control component of any of the above technical solutions, wherein the display control component includes a first touch component and a second touch component. The first touch component is provided with multiple images, each corresponding to a plurality of cooking functions of the cooking appliance. The second touch component is provided with a display screen.

[0053] In the cooking appliance control method provided in the present application, while the user is controlling the cooking appliance through the above-mentioned display control component, the control device of the cooking appliance can receive the user's first input of a target image in the first touch component, where the target image corresponds to the target function of the cooking appliance. In response to the user's first input, the control device of the cooking appliance increases the display contrast of the target image to indicate that the cooking function corresponding to the target image is in a selected state, while other cooking functions are not selectable. Specifically, the control device of the cooking appliance can increase the display brightness of the target image while reducing the display brightness of other images in the first touch component except the target image to inform the user of the currently selected cooking function. At the same time, in response to the user's first input, the control device of the cooking appliance displays interface content related to the above-mentioned target function on the display screen of the second touch component, specifically, displays at least one sub-function of the above-mentioned target function on the display screen of the second touch component.

[0054] In some embodiments, the user can continue to select a sub-function of the target function through a second input on the second touch component. The cooking appliance's control device receives the user's second input on the second touch component and, in response to the second input, displays the functional parameters of the sub-function of the target function selected by the user on the display screen of the second touch component, allowing the user to control the cooking appliance to perform cooking operations according to the corresponding functional parameters. In this way, the first touch component and the second touch component function as first-level touch buttons and second-level touch buttons, respectively, achieving combined linked display and control during the operation of the cooking appliance, improving the ease of operation of the cooking appliance and increasing the efficiency of the user's control and interaction with the cooking appliance through the display control component. Furthermore, by simulating a realistic large-screen visual effect through the first touch component and achieving a flattened functional hierarchy, the ease of operation and visual integrity of the cooking appliance during operation can be improved without increasing production costs.

[0055] The control method of the cooking appliance according to the present application may also have the following additional technical features:

[0056] In some technical solutions, the second input includes a first sub-input and a second sub-input, and in response to the second input, functional parameters of the sub-function of the target function are displayed on the display screen, including: in response to the first sub-input, switching the sub-function of the target function displayed on the display screen; when the target sub-function is displayed on the display screen, in response to the second sub-input, displaying the functional parameters of the target sub-function on the display screen.

[0057] In this technical solution, the second input may specifically include a first sub-input and a second sub-input. When the cooking appliance control device displays the functional parameters of a sub-function of the target function selected by the user on the display screen of the second touch component in response to the user's second input to the second touch component, the cooking appliance control device may switch the sub-function of the target function displayed on the display screen of the second touch component in response to the user's first sub-input. When the user selects the target sub-function displayed on the display screen, the cooking appliance control device may display the functional parameters of the target sub-function on the display screen of the second touch component in response to the user's second sub-input. This achieves combined linked display and control during the operation of the cooking appliance, improving the ease of operation of the cooking appliance and increasing the efficiency of the user's interaction with the cooking appliance through the display control component.

[0058] In some technical solutions, after displaying the functional parameters of the sub-functions of the target function on the display screen, the control method of the cooking appliance also includes: receiving a third input from the user to the second touch component; in response to the third input, setting the parameter value of the functional parameter, and controlling the operation of the cooking appliance according to the parameter value.

[0059] In this technical solution, after the user selects a sub-function of the target function through a second input on the second touch component, and the function parameters of the sub-function of the target function selected by the user are displayed on the display screen of the second touch component, the control device of the cooking appliance can receive and respond to the user's third input on the second touch component, set the parameter values ​​of the function parameters of the user-selected sub-function, and control the cooking appliance according to the parameter values ​​set by the user. In this way, hierarchical control of the cooking appliance functions is achieved through the first and second touch components, realizing combined and linked display and control during the operation of the cooking appliance, improving the ease of operation of the cooking appliance and increasing the efficiency of the user's control and interaction with the cooking appliance through the display control component.

[0060] In some technical solutions, the third input includes a third sub-input and a fourth sub-input, and the parameter value of the function parameter is set in response to the third input, including: switching the parameter value of the function parameter displayed on the display screen in response to the third sub-input; when the first value is displayed on the display screen, setting the parameter value of the function parameter to the first value in response to the fourth sub-input.

[0061] In this technical solution, the third input may specifically include a third sub-input and a fourth sub-input. When the cooking appliance control device responds to the user's third input on the second touch component and controls the cooking appliance to operate according to the parameter value set by the user, the cooking appliance control device may adjust the parameter value of the functional parameter of the sub-function displayed on the display screen of the second touch component in response to the user's third sub-input. When the user selects the first value displayed on the display screen, the cooking appliance control device may set the specific parameter value of the corresponding functional parameter to the first value in response to the user's fourth sub-input. After the user completes setting the parameter values ​​of the functional parameters of the selected sub-function, the cooking appliance control device may control the cooking appliance to operate according to the functional parameter value set by the user. In this way, hierarchical control of the cooking appliance functions is achieved through the first and second touch components, enabling combined, linked display and control during the operation of the cooking appliance, improving the ease of operation of the cooking appliance and increasing the efficiency of the user's interaction with the cooking appliance through the display control component.

[0062] In some technical solutions, after setting the parameter value of the functional parameter to a first value, the control method of the cooking appliance further includes: during the cooking process, in response to the user's fourth input to the second touch component, switching the parameter value of the functional parameter from the first value to the second value.

[0063] In this technical solution, after a user sets the parameter value of a selected sub-function to a first value through a third input on the second touch component and controls the cooking appliance to perform cooking according to the first value, while the cooking appliance is cooking, the user can, based on their needs, re-set the parameter value for the function of controlling the cooking appliance to perform cooking according to a fourth input on the second touch component. Based on this, while the cooking appliance is cooking, the control device of the cooking appliance can receive and respond to the fourth input on the second touch component, setting the parameter value of the function of the selected cooking sub-function from the first value originally set by the user to the second value reset by the user, and controlling the cooking appliance to continue cooking according to the newly set second value. This improves the ease of operation of the cooking appliance and enhances the efficiency of the user's interaction with the cooking appliance through the display control component.

[0064] In some technical solutions, after setting the parameter value of the functional parameter in response to the third input, the control method of the cooking appliance also includes: displaying cooking process information on the display screen according to the parameter value of the functional parameter, the cooking process information including at least one of the following: cooking mode, remaining cooking time, and cooking temperature; after the cooking process is completed, displaying a prompt message on the display screen.

[0065] In this technical solution, after the user sets the specific parameter values ​​for the selected sub-function through the third input on the second touch component and controls the cooking appliance to perform the cooking operation according to the set parameter values, the cooking appliance control device will also display cooking progress information on the second touch component's display screen based on the parameter values ​​of the user-set function parameters. Furthermore, after the cooking appliance completes the cooking operation, the cooking appliance control device will also display a prompt message on the second touch component's display screen to remind the user that the cooking process has ended. This allows the user to quickly understand the cooking process and proceed to the next operation immediately after the cooking process ends, improving the ease of use of the cooking appliance and enhancing the user's cooking efficiency.

[0066] In some embodiments, the cooking process information may specifically include at least one of the following: remaining cooking time, cooking temperature, cooking power, and cooking mode. The cooking mode is used to indicate the cooking sub-function currently being executed by the cooking appliance.

[0067] In some technical solutions, the display control component also includes a third touch component. After controlling the operation of the cooking appliance according to the parameter value, the cooking appliance control method also includes: receiving a fifth input from the user to the third touch component; in response to the fifth input, controlling the cooking appliance to cancel or pause the operation, and reducing the display contrast of the target image.

[0068] In this technical solution, the display control component may further include a third touch component.

[0069] After the user controls the cooking appliance to perform a cooking task according to the set parameters through a third input on the second touch component, the cooking appliance control device can receive and respond to a fifth input on the third touch component, interrupting or canceling the cooking task currently being performed. Simultaneously, the cooking appliance control device reduces the display contrast of the target image to make the cooking functions corresponding to the multiple images in the first touch component selectable again. Specifically, the cooking appliance control device can simultaneously reduce the display brightness of the target image while increasing the display brightness of all images in the first touch component, excluding the target image, to adjust the multiple images set in the first touch component to the same display brightness. This improves the ease of operation of the cooking appliance and enhances the efficiency of the user's interaction with the cooking appliance through the display control component.

[0070] According to the third aspect of the present application, a control device for a cooking appliance is proposed, the cooking appliance includes a display control component, the display control component includes a first touch component and a second touch component, the first touch component is provided with multiple images, and the second touch component is provided with a display screen, the control device of the cooking appliance includes: a receiving unit, for receiving a first input from a user on a target image in the first touch component, the target image corresponding to a target function of the cooking appliance; a display unit, for increasing the display contrast of the target image in response to the first input, and displaying sub-functions of the target function on the display screen; the receiving unit, further for receiving a second input from the user on the second touch component; the display unit, further for displaying functional parameters of the sub-functions of the target function on the display screen in response to the second input.

[0071] The cooking appliance control device provided in this application is used to control the operation of the cooking appliance. The cooking appliance includes the display control assembly of any of the above-mentioned technical solutions, which includes a first touch panel assembly and a second touch panel assembly. The first touch panel assembly is provided with multiple images corresponding to the cooking functions of the cooking appliance. The second touch panel assembly is provided with a display screen.

[0072] The control device for a cooking appliance provided in the present application includes a receiving unit and a display unit. When a user controls the cooking appliance to operate through the above-mentioned display control component, the receiving unit can receive the user's first input of a target image in the first touch component, and the target image corresponds to the target function of the cooking appliance. In response to the user's first input, the display unit increases the display contrast of the target image to indicate that the cooking function corresponding to the target image is in a selected state, while other cooking functions are not selectable. Specifically, the display unit can increase the display brightness of the target image while reducing the display brightness of other images in the first touch component except the target image to inform the user of the currently selected cooking function. At the same time, in response to the user's first input, the display unit displays interface content related to the above-mentioned target function on the display screen of the second touch component, specifically, displays at least one sub-function of the above-mentioned target function on the display screen of the second touch component.

[0073] In some embodiments, the user can continue to select a sub-function of the target function through a second input on the second touch component. The receiving unit receives the user's second input on the second touch component, and the display unit responds to the second input by displaying the functional parameters of the sub-function of the target function selected by the user on the display screen of the second touch component, so that the user can control the cooking appliance to perform cooking according to the corresponding functional parameters. In this way, the first touch component and the second touch component respectively function as the first-level touch button and the second-level touch button, realizing combined linked display and control during the operation of the cooking appliance, improving the ease of operation of the cooking appliance and increasing the efficiency of the user's control and interaction with the cooking appliance through the display control component. At the same time, by simulating a realistic large-screen visual effect through the first touch component and achieving a flat functional hierarchy, the ease of operation and visual integrity of the cooking appliance during operation can be improved without increasing production costs.

[0074] According to a fourth aspect of the present application, another cooking appliance control device is provided, comprising: a memory storing a program or instruction; and a processor configured to implement the steps of the cooking appliance control method described in any of the above-mentioned technical solutions when executing the program or instruction. Therefore, the cooking appliance control device provided in the fourth aspect of the present application possesses all the beneficial effects of the cooking appliance control method described in any of the above-mentioned technical solutions in the second aspect, and will not be further elaborated here.

[0075] According to a fifth aspect of this application, a cooking appliance is provided, comprising: the display control assembly of the technical solution of the first aspect. The cooking appliance provided in the fifth aspect of this application includes the display control assembly of the technical solution of the first aspect. Therefore, the cooking appliance provided in the fifth aspect of this application possesses all the beneficial effects of the display control assembly of the technical solution of the first aspect, and will not be further elaborated here.

[0076] According to the sixth aspect of this application, another cooking appliance is provided, comprising: the cooking appliance control device of the fourth aspect. The cooking appliance provided in the sixth aspect of this application includes the cooking appliance control device of the fourth aspect. Therefore, the cooking appliance provided in the sixth aspect of this application possesses all the beneficial effects of the cooking appliance control device of the fourth aspect, and will not be further elaborated here.

[0077] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned cooking utensils include but are not limited to: microwave ovens, ovens, microwave-steam-bake-in-one machines, air fryers, rice cookers, electric rice cookers and other cooking utensils, and no specific restrictions are made here.

[0078] According to a seventh aspect of the present application, a readable storage medium is provided, storing a program or instructions thereon. When executed by a processor, the program or instructions implement the cooking appliance control method described in any of the aforementioned technical solutions. Therefore, the readable storage medium provided in the seventh aspect of the present application possesses all the beneficial effects of the cooking appliance control method described in any of the aforementioned technical solutions in the second aspect, and will not be further elaborated upon here.

[0079] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent in the following description or may be learned through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0080] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0081] FIG1 shows a structural block diagram of a display control component according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0082] FIG2 shows a schematic structural diagram of a display control component according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0083] FIG3 shows a flow chart of a method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0084] FIG4 shows a second flow chart of the method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0085] FIG5 shows one of the operation interface diagrams of the control method of the cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0086] FIG6 shows a second operation interface diagram of the method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0087] FIG7 shows a third operation interface diagram of the method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0088] FIG8 shows a fourth operation interface diagram of the method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0089] FIG9 shows a fifth operation interface diagram of the method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0090] FIG10 shows a sixth operation interface diagram of the method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0091] FIG11 shows a seventh operation interface diagram of the method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0092] FIG12 shows an eighth operation interface diagram of the method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0093] FIG13 shows a ninth operation interface diagram of the method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0094] FIG14 shows a structural block diagram of a control device for a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0095] FIG15 shows a second structural block diagram of the control device for a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0096] FIG16 shows one structural block diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0097] FIG17 shows a second structural block diagram of the cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0098] 2 , the correspondence between the structural numbers and the structures is as follows: 100 display control component, 102 light board component, 104 light-emitting area, 106 grille, 108 first touch component, 110 first diaphragm, 112 image, 114 covering portion, 116 second diaphragm, 118 third diaphragm, 120 first panel, 122 second touch component, 124 first opening, 126 display screen, 130 third touch component, 132 first buckle, 134 first light point, 136 circuit connection port, 138 second light point, 140 first color ring, 142 second color ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0099] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present application, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features therein can be combined with each other in the absence of conflict.

[0100] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0101] 1 to 17 , the display control component, cooking appliance, control method and device thereof, and storage medium provided in the embodiments of the present application are described in detail through specific embodiments and their application scenarios.

[0102] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , a display control component 100 is proposed. The display control component 100 includes a light board component 102 and a first touch component 108 .

[0103] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 , the light panel assembly 102 includes a plurality of light-emitting areas 104 , each light-emitting area 104 includes at least one first light point 134 , and a grid 106 is disposed between every two adjacent light-emitting areas 104 .

[0104] In some embodiments, the first touch component 108 covers the light board component 102 , and the first touch component 108 is connected to the light board component 102 .

[0105] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 , the first touch component 108 includes a first film 110 .

[0106] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2 , a plurality of images 112 are attached to the first film 110, and the plurality of images 112 correspond to the plurality of light-emitting regions 104. During operation of the display control component 100, a user can control the brightness of the first light point 134 in the corresponding light-emitting region 104 in the light panel assembly 102 by touching an area of ​​the first touch component 108 corresponding to a particular image 112.

[0107] That is, during the operation of the display control assembly 100 , the light board assembly 102 can provide a light source for the first touch assembly 108 , so that the multiple images 112 attached to the first film 110 can be clearly displayed.

[0108] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 , a covering portion 114 exists between every two adjacent images 112 .

[0109] In some embodiments, when the first touch component 108 covers the light board assembly 102 , the covering portion 114 on the first membrane 110 corresponds to the position of the grille 106 of the light board assembly 102 , that is, the covering portion 114 on the first membrane 110 is used to cover the grille 106 of the light board assembly 102 .

[0110] In some embodiments, the color of the covering portion 114 on the first film 110 is the first color.

[0111] In some embodiments, the pixel value of the first color is less than a target value, and the target value is close to zero.

[0112] In this way, during the operation of the display control component 100, when the light board component 102 provides a light source for the first touch component 108 so that the multiple images 112 attached to the first film 110 are clearly displayed, by setting a covering portion 114 with the first color on the first film 110, on the one hand, the covering portion 114 of the first color can blur the sense of division between the multiple images 112 attached to the first film 110, thereby improving the display smoothness between the multiple images 112 attached to the first film 110, thereby improving the integrated effect of the display of the multiple images 112; on the other hand, by blocking the grille 106 on the light board component 102 with the covering portion 114 of the first color, a soft transition of the grille 106 on the light board component 102 can be achieved, thereby further improving the integrated effect of the display of the multiple images 112, realizing the simulation of the large-screen visual effect through the first touch component 108, and improving the authenticity of the simulation of the large-screen visual effect through the first touch component 108.

[0113] In some embodiments, the first touch component 108 may be an ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) color film patch, which is not specifically limited herein.

[0114] In some embodiments, the first film 110 may be a color film, and a plurality of images 112 may be provided on the first film 110 by printing.

[0115] In some embodiments, the specific images 112 contents of the multiple images 112 provided on the first film 110 may vary depending on the application scenario of the display control assembly 100. For example, when the display control assembly 100 is applied to a cooking appliance, the multiple images 112 provided on the first film 110 may correspond to different cooking functions of the cooking appliance, such as a microwave function, a baking function, a stewing function, and an air frying function.

[0116] In some embodiments, the first color may be a darker dark color such as charcoal black, brown black, Tibetan black, shiny black, ivory black, coal black, ink black, and blue black. Those skilled in the art may set the first color according to actual conditions, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0117] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG. 2 , the first touch component 108 may further include a second film 116 and a third film 118 .

[0118] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 , the second film 116 covers the first film 110 , and the second film 116 is used to receive a user's touch input.

[0119] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 , the third membrane 118 covers the second membrane 116 .

[0120] In some embodiments, the third membrane 118 is a semi-permeable membrane of the second color.

[0121] In some embodiments, the pixel value of the second color is less than or equal to the pixel value of the first color.

[0122] In this way, during the operation of the display control component 100, on the one hand, the first touch component 108 can receive the user's touch input and implement deep logical interaction based on the user's touch input. On the other hand, by covering the first film 110 with a semi-transparent film of the second color, that is, the third film 118, it is possible to ensure that the multiple images 112 attached to the first film 110 are clearly displayed when the light board component 102 provides light for the first touch component 108. It is also possible to block the multiple images 112 attached to the first film 110 through the third film 118 when the light board component 102 does not provide light for the first touch component 108, so that the multiple images 112 attached to the first film 110 are hidden and cannot be seen by the naked eye. In this way, when the light board assembly 102 is turned on, the multiple images 112 attached to the first film 110 can be clearly displayed, and when the light board assembly 102 is turned off, the multiple images 112 attached to the first film 110 can be hidden, thereby realizing the visual effect of simulating the large screen on and off through the first touch component 108, further improving the authenticity of the large screen visual effect simulated by the first touch component 108.

[0123] In some embodiments, the second film 116 may be a transparent ITO control film, which is not particularly limited herein.

[0124] In some embodiments, the second color may be a darker dark color such as charcoal black, brown black, Tibetan black, shiny black, ivory black, coal black, ink black, and blue black. Those skilled in the art may set the second color according to actual conditions, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0125] In addition, those skilled in the art may also set the transmittance of the third film 118 according to actual conditions, such as selecting a 15% black semi-transparent film as the third film 118 , which is not specifically limited here.

[0126] In some embodiments of the present application, the color of the cover portion 114 is gradient-changing. For example, the color of the cover portion 114 can be a gradient black. This gradient-changing color of the cover portion 114 can further enhance the smoothness of the display between the multiple images 112 attached to the first film 110, improve the smooth transition effect to the grid 106 on the light board assembly 102, thereby enhancing the integrated display effect of the multiple images 112 and improving the authenticity of the large-screen visual effect simulated by the first touch component 108.

[0127] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the display control component 100 may further include a first panel 120 and a second touch component 122 .

[0128] In some embodiments, the first panel 120 covers the first touch component 108 , and the first panel 120 can protect the first touch component 108 .

[0129] In some embodiments, the second touch component 122 is electrically connected to the first touch component 108 .

[0130] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 , a first opening 124 is provided on both the first touch component 108 and the first panel 120 , and the second touch component 122 extends from the first opening 124 .

[0131] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2 , a display screen 126 is provided on the second touch component 122 . During the operation of the display control component 100 , a user operation interface can be displayed through the display screen 126 , so that the user can perform touch operations on the second touch component 122 in combination with the interface content of the user operation interface, thereby realizing deep logical interaction through the second touch component 122 .

[0132] In some embodiments, the first panel 120 may be a glass silk-screened panel. When the first panel 120 covers the first touch component 108, the panel area of ​​the first panel 120 corresponding to the multiple images 112 attached to the first film 110 is transparent, and the other areas of the first panel 120 are made of opaque material, so as to protect the first touch component 108 through the first panel 120 while ensuring that the multiple images 112 attached to the first film 110 can be clearly displayed.

[0133] In some embodiments, the second touch component 122 can be rotated. The second touch component 122 can be specifically a knob component, which is not specifically limited here.

[0134] In some embodiments, the display screen 126 in the second touch component 122 can be a TFT (Thin Film Transistor) screen. Those skilled in the art can select the specific type of the above display screen 126 according to actual conditions, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0135] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the display control assembly 100 further includes a circuit board 128 and a third touch assembly 130 .

[0136] In some embodiments, the light board assembly 102 and the second touch assembly 122 are both disposed on a circuit board 128 , and the first touch assembly 108 is electrically connected to the circuit board 128 through the light board assembly 102 .

[0137] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 , a circuit connection port 136 is provided on the light board assembly 102 and the second touch assembly 122 , and the light board assembly 102 and the second touch assembly 122 are connected to the circuit board 128 through the circuit connection port 136 to be powered.

[0138] In some embodiments, a third touch component 130 is also disposed on the circuit board 128 , and the third touch component 130 is used to receive user input.

[0139] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 , the third touch component 130 includes a plurality of second light points 138 and a first color wheel 140 .

[0140] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 , a first color ring 140 is disposed on the first film 110 , and the first color ring 140 covers the plurality of second light points 138 . When the plurality of second light points 138 are illuminated, the first color ring 140 disposed on the first film 110 can be visible through the second film 116 , the third film 118 , and the first panel 120 .

[0141] In some embodiments, the color of the first color wheel 140 may be red, yellow, orange, pink, or other colors. Those skilled in the art may set the specific color of the first color wheel 140 according to actual conditions, and no specific limitation is imposed herein.

[0142] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2 , the first panel 120 may be provided with a second color ring 142, which covers the first color ring 140. The first color ring 140 is made of a translucent material, and the color of the first color ring 140 is different from the color of the first color ring 140. In some embodiments, the second color ring 142 may be a gray silk-screened translucent coating, which is not a specific limitation. In this way, combined with the shielding effect of the third diaphragm 118, when the plurality of second light points 138 are extinguished, the first color ring 140 provided on the first diaphragm 110 can be obscured by the second color ring 142 provided on the first panel 120.

[0143] In some embodiments, while the display control assembly 100 is operating, a user can control the brightness of the plurality of second light points 138 by touching the area of ​​the first panel 120 corresponding to the second color wheel 142. When the plurality of second light points 138 are illuminated, the area of ​​the first panel 120 corresponding to the second color wheel 142 displays the color of the first color wheel 140. When the plurality of second light points 138 are off, the area of ​​the first panel 120 corresponding to the second color wheel 142 displays the color of the second color wheel 142. In this way, by displaying different colors, the operating status of the third touch assembly 130 is indicated, allowing the user to control the third touch assembly 130.

[0144] In some embodiments, the first touch component 108, the second touch component 122, and the third touch component 130 can specifically be three-level touch buttons in the display control component 100. Through the cooperation between the first touch component 108, the second touch component 122, and the third touch component 130, a combined linked display and control is achieved, which improves the design integrity and ease of operation of the display control component 100, and improves the efficiency of user interaction with the display control component 100. At the same time, by leveraging the light navigation function of the light board component 102, the first touch component 108 simulates the visual effects of a real large screen and achieves a flat functional hierarchy, thereby improving ease of operation and visual integrity without increasing production costs.

[0145] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG. 2 , a first buckle 132 is provided on the light board assembly 102 .

[0146] During operation of the display control assembly 100, that is, when the first touch assembly 108 covers the light board assembly 102, the first touch assembly 108 is connected to the light board assembly 102 via the first buckle 132. This prevents the first touch assembly 108 from moving relative to the light board assembly 102 during operation of the display control assembly 100, ensures that the multiple images 112 attached to the first film 110 accurately correspond to the multiple light-emitting areas 104 of the light board assembly 102, and thus ensures accurate operation and control of the first touch assembly 108.

[0147] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG3 , a method for controlling a cooking appliance is further provided. The method may specifically include the following steps 202 to 208 :

[0148] Step 202, receiving a first input from a user on a target image in a first touch component;

[0149] Step 204 , in response to the first input, increasing the display contrast of the target image and displaying sub-functions of the target function on the display screen;

[0150] Step 206, receiving a second input from the user to the second touch component;

[0151] Step 208 , in response to the second input, displaying the function parameters of the sub-function of the target function on the display screen;

[0152] In some embodiments, the target image corresponds to a target function of the cooking appliance.

[0153] The technical solution for the cooking appliance control method provided in the embodiments of this application can be implemented by the cooking appliance or the control device for the cooking appliance. This can be determined based on actual usage requirements and is not specifically limited here. To more clearly describe the cooking appliance control method provided in this application, the following description assumes that the cooking appliance control method is implemented by the cooking appliance control device.

[0154] The cooking appliance control method provided in the embodiments of the present application is used to control the operation of the cooking appliance. In some embodiments, the cooking appliance includes but is not limited to: a microwave oven, an oven, a microwave oven, an air fryer, an electric rice cooker, an electric rice cooker, and the like, without specific limitation herein.

[0155] In some embodiments, the cooking appliance includes the display control component in any of the above technical solutions, and the display control component includes a first touch component and a second touch component.

[0156] In some embodiments, multiple images are provided on the first touch component. When the first touch component is turned on, the multiple images are clearly visible, while when the first touch component is turned off, the multiple images are hidden and cannot be seen by the naked eye. Furthermore, when the multiple images are clearly visible, the transitions between the multiple images are smooth, resulting in a unified display effect. In other words, the first touch component achieves a visual effect that simulates a real large screen.

[0157] In some embodiments, the multiple images correspond to multiple cooking functions of the cooking appliance, such as a microwave function, a baking function, a stewing function, and an air frying function. By touching an area of ​​the first touch component corresponding to a certain image, the user can control the cooking appliance to activate the corresponding cooking function to cook.

[0158] In some embodiments, a display screen is provided on the second touch component. During operation of the display control component, the first touch component and the second touch component can function as a first-level touch button and a second-level touch button, respectively. After a user selects a cooking function by touching the first touch component, the display screen of the second touch component can display cooking content corresponding to the cooking function.

[0159] In the cooking appliance control method provided in the present application, while the user is controlling the cooking appliance through the above-mentioned display control component, the control device of the cooking appliance can receive the user's first input of a target image in the first touch component, where the target image corresponds to the target function of the cooking appliance. In response to the user's first input, the control device of the cooking appliance increases the display contrast of the target image to indicate that the cooking function corresponding to the target image is in a selected state, while other cooking functions are not selectable. Specifically, the control device of the cooking appliance can increase the display brightness of the target image while reducing the display brightness of other images in the first touch component except the target image to inform the user of the currently selected cooking function. At the same time, in response to the user's first input, the control device of the cooking appliance displays interface content related to the above-mentioned target function on the display screen of the second touch component, specifically, displays at least one sub-function of the above-mentioned target function on the display screen of the second touch component.

[0160] In some embodiments, the user can continue to select a sub-function of the target function through a second input on the second touch component. The cooking appliance's control device receives the user's second input on the second touch component and, in response to the second input, displays the functional parameters of the sub-function of the target function selected by the user on the display screen of the second touch component, allowing the user to control the cooking appliance to perform cooking operations according to the corresponding functional parameters. In this way, the first touch component and the second touch component function as first-level touch buttons and second-level touch buttons, respectively, achieving combined linked display and control during the operation of the cooking appliance, improving the ease of operation of the cooking appliance and increasing the efficiency of the user's control and interaction with the cooking appliance through the display control component. Furthermore, by simulating a realistic large-screen visual effect through the first touch component and achieving a flattened functional hierarchy, the ease of operation and visual integrity of the cooking appliance during operation can be improved without increasing production costs.

[0161] In some embodiments of the present application, the second input includes a second sub-input and a first sub-input, and step 208 may specifically include the following steps 208a and 208b:

[0162] Step 208a, switching the sub-function displayed on the display screen in response to the first sub-input;

[0163] Step 208b: When the target sub-function is displayed on the display screen, in response to the second sub-input, display the function parameters of the target sub-function on the display screen.

[0164] In this embodiment, the second input may include a first sub-input and a second sub-input. The user may switch to viewing at least one sub-function of the target function on the display screen of the second touch component by using the first sub-input on the second touch component, and select a sub-function of the target function to cook by using the second sub-input on the second touch component.

[0165] While the cooking appliance control device displays the functional parameters of a sub-function of a target function selected by the user on the display screen of the second touch component in response to a second input from the user to the second touch component, the cooking appliance control device can switch the sub-function of the target function displayed on the display screen of the second touch component in response to the user's first sub-input. If the user selects the target sub-function displayed on the display screen, the cooking appliance control device can display the functional parameters of the target sub-function on the display screen of the second touch component in response to the user's second sub-input. This achieves combined, linked display and control during the operation of the cooking appliance, improving the ease of operation of the cooking appliance and enhancing the efficiency of user interaction with the cooking appliance via the display control component.

[0166] In some embodiments, the second touch component can be rotated, and the second touch component can be specifically a knob component, which is not specifically limited here.

[0167] In some embodiments, the first and second sub-inputs are different touch operations performed by the user on the second touch component. For example, the first sub-input may be a rotation of the second touch component, while the second sub-input may be a press of the second touch component. Those skilled in the art may configure the specific input forms of the first and second sub-inputs based on actual circumstances, and are not specifically limited herein.

[0168] In some embodiments of the present application, after step 208, the cooking appliance control method may further include the following steps 210 and 212:

[0169] Step 210, receiving a third input from the user on the second touch component;

[0170] Step 212: In response to the third input, set the parameter value of the function parameter and control the cooking appliance to operate according to the parameter value.

[0171] In this embodiment, after the user selects a sub-function of the target function through a second input on the second touch component, and the function parameters of the sub-function of the target function selected by the user are displayed on the display screen of the second touch component, the user can continue to control the cooking appliance to perform cooking according to the corresponding function parameter values ​​through a third input on the second touch component. The control device of the cooking appliance can receive and respond to the user's third input on the second touch component, set the parameter values ​​of the function parameters of the sub-function selected by the user, and control the cooking appliance to operate according to the user-set parameter values. In this way, hierarchical control of the cooking appliance functions is achieved through the first and second touch components, realizing combined and linked display and control during the operation of the cooking appliance, improving the ease of operation of the cooking appliance and increasing the efficiency of the user's operation and interaction with the cooking appliance through the display control component.

[0172] In some embodiments of the present application, the third input may include a fourth sub-input and a third sub-input. The step of setting the parameter value of the function parameter in response to the third input may include the following steps 212a and 212b:

[0173] Step 212a, in response to the third sub-input, adjusting the parameter value of the function parameter displayed on the display screen;

[0174] Step 212b: When the first value is displayed on the display screen, in response to the fourth sub-input, set the parameter value of the function parameter to the first value.

[0175] In this embodiment, the third input may specifically include a third sub-input and a fourth sub-input. The user may increase or decrease the parameter value of the function parameter displayed on the display screen of the second touch component by using the third sub-input on the second touch component, and may set the specific parameter value of the function parameter by using the fourth sub-input on the second touch component.

[0176] During the process of the cooking appliance control device controlling the cooking appliance according to the user-set parameter value in response to the user's third input on the second touch component, the cooking appliance control device can adjust the parameter value of the functional parameter of the sub-function displayed on the display screen of the second touch component in response to the user's third sub-input. If the user selects the first value displayed on the display screen, the cooking appliance control device can set the specific parameter value of the corresponding functional parameter to the first value in response to the user's fourth sub-input. After the user completes setting the parameter values ​​of the functional parameters of the selected sub-function, the cooking appliance control device can control the cooking appliance according to the user-set functional parameter value. In this way, hierarchical control of the cooking appliance functions is achieved through the first and second touch components, realizing combined linked display and control during the operation of the cooking appliance, improving the ease of operation of the cooking appliance, and increasing the efficiency of the user's control and interaction with the cooking appliance through the display control component.

[0177] In some embodiments, the second touch component can be rotated, and the second touch component can be specifically a knob component, which is not specifically limited here.

[0178] In some embodiments, the third and fourth sub-inputs are different touch operations performed by the user on the second touch component. For example, the third sub-input may be a rotation of the second touch component, while the fourth sub-input may be a press of the second touch component. Those skilled in the art may configure the specific input forms of the third and fourth sub-inputs based on actual circumstances, and are not specifically limited herein.

[0179] In some embodiments of the present application, after step 212b, the cooking appliance control method may further include the following step 214:

[0180] Step 214 : In response to a fourth input from the user on the second touch component, switch the parameter value of the function parameter to a second value.

[0181] In this embodiment, after the user sets the parameter value of the function parameter of the selected sub-function to a first value through a third input on the second touch component, and controls the cooking appliance to perform a cooking operation according to the first value, while the cooking appliance is cooking, the user can, according to their needs, re-set the parameter value of the function parameter for controlling the cooking appliance to perform the cooking operation through a fourth input on the second touch component. Based on this, while the cooking appliance is cooking, the control device of the cooking appliance can receive and respond to the fourth input on the second touch component, setting the parameter value of the function parameter of the user-selected cooking sub-function from the original first value set by the user to the re-set second value set by the user, and controlling the cooking appliance to continue cooking according to the newly set second value. This improves the ease of operation of the cooking appliance and enhances the efficiency of the user's interaction with the cooking appliance through the display control component.

[0182] In some embodiments of the present application, after step 212, the cooking appliance control method may further include steps 216 and 218:

[0183] Step 216, displaying cooking process information on the display screen according to the parameter value of the function parameter;

[0184] Step 218: After cooking is completed, a prompt message is displayed on the display screen;

[0185] In some embodiments, the cooking process information includes at least one of a cooking mode, a cooking temperature, and a remaining cooking time, or a combination thereof.

[0186] In this embodiment, after the user sets the specific parameter values ​​for the selected sub-function through the third input on the second touch component and controls the cooking appliance to perform the cooking operation according to the set parameter values, the cooking appliance control device also displays cooking progress information on the display screen of the second touch component based on the parameter values ​​of the user-set function parameters. Furthermore, after the cooking appliance completes the cooking operation, the cooking appliance control device also displays a prompt message on the display screen of the second touch component to remind the user that the cooking process has ended. This allows the user to promptly monitor the cooking progress and proceed to the next operation after the cooking process ends, improving the ease of use of the cooking appliance and enhancing the user's cooking efficiency.

[0187] In some embodiments, the cooking process information may specifically include at least one of the following: remaining cooking time, cooking temperature, cooking power, and cooking mode. The cooking mode is used to indicate the cooking sub-function currently being executed by the cooking appliance.

[0188] In some embodiments of the present application, the display control component may further include a third touch component. After step 212, the cooking appliance control method may further include the following steps 220 and 222:

[0189] Step 220, receiving a fifth input from the user on the third touch component;

[0190] Step 222 : In response to the fifth input, the cooking appliance is controlled to pause or cancel the operation, and the display contrast of the target image is reduced.

[0191] In this embodiment, the display control component may further include a third touch component.

[0192] After the user controls the cooking appliance to perform a cooking operation according to the set parameters through a third input on the second touch component, the user can, while the cooking appliance is cooking, interrupt or cancel the current cooking process as desired through a fifth input on the third touch component. Based on this, during the cooking process, the cooking appliance's control device can receive and respond to the user's fifth input on the third touch component, interrupting or canceling the cooking operation currently being performed by the cooking appliance. Simultaneously, the cooking appliance's control device reduces the display contrast of the target image to make the cooking functions corresponding to the multiple images in the first touch component selectable again. Specifically, the cooking appliance's control device can simultaneously reduce the display brightness of the target image while increasing the display brightness of all images in the first touch component, excluding the target image, to adjust the multiple images set in the first touch component to the same brightness. This improves the ease of operation of the cooking appliance and enhances the efficiency of the user's control and interaction with the cooking appliance through the display control component.

[0193] In summary, the cooking appliance control method proposed in the embodiments of the present application, through the first, second, and third touch components, implements hierarchical control of cooking appliance functions, enabling combined, linked display and control of the cooking appliance during operation. This improves the ease of operation of the cooking appliance and enhances the efficiency of user interaction with the cooking appliance via the display control component. Furthermore, by simulating a realistic large-screen visual effect through the first touch component and flattening the functional hierarchy, the ease of operation and visual integrity of the cooking appliance during operation can be enhanced without increasing production costs.

[0194] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG4 , taking the first touch component as a color film button and the second touch component as a knob as an example, the cooking appliance control method proposed in the embodiment of the present application may specifically include the following steps 302 to 338:

[0195] Step 302, the color film key is powered on and in standby mode;

[0196] Step 304: Click the color film function button to select the corresponding cooking function;

[0197] Step 306, the knob screen is powered on and enters standby mode;

[0198] Step 308, displaying the default sub-function;

[0199] Step 310, determine whether the user rotates the knob, if so, execute step 312, if not, execute step 314;

[0200] Step 312, switching sub-function;

[0201] Step 314, determine whether the user presses the knob, if so, execute step 316, if not, execute step 306;

[0202] Step 316: Select the corresponding sub-function and set the first function parameter of the sub-function;

[0203] Step 318, determine whether the user rotates the knob, if so, execute step 320, if not, execute step 322;

[0204] Step 320, adjusting parameter values;

[0205] Step 322, determine whether the user presses the knob, if so, execute step 324, if not, execute step 306;

[0206] Step 324, setting the current function parameter to the corresponding parameter value, and setting the next function parameter of the sub-function;

[0207] Step 326, determine whether the user rotates the knob, if so, execute step 328, if not, execute step 330;

[0208] Step 328, adjusting the parameter value of the current function parameter;

[0209] Step 330, determine whether the user presses the knob, if so, execute step 332, if not, execute step 306;

[0210] Step 332, setting the current function parameter to the corresponding parameter value;

[0211] Step 334: After the function parameters are set, the cooking status is displayed;

[0212] Step 336, cooking is completed;

[0213] Step 338, determine whether the power is off, if so, end the process, if not, execute steps 302 and 306.

[0214] In some embodiments, the cooking functions include, but are not limited to, microwave, steam, oven, superheated steam, air fry, and recipe functions. The microwave function may include a microwave heating sub-function, whose function parameters may include temperature and time; the steam function sub-functions may include pure steaming, high-temperature steaming, and quick steaming, with pure steaming and high-temperature steaming function parameters including temperature and time, and quick steaming function parameters including time; the oven fry function sub-functions may include preheating and oven frying, with preheating function parameters including temperature, and oven frying function parameters including temperature and time; the superheated steam function sub-functions may include preheating and superheated steaming, with preheating function parameters including temperature, and superheated steam function parameters including temperature and time; the air fry function sub-functions may include preheating and air frying, with preheating function parameters including temperature, and air frying function parameters including temperature and time; and the recipe function sub-functions may include a recipe selection function.

[0215] In some embodiments, the cooking function may further include thawing, fermentation, heat preservation, sterilization, drying, deodorization, cleaning, and descaling functions, among other functions, which are not specifically limited herein. Functional parameters for the thawing function may include food weight; functional parameters for the fermentation function may include temperature and time; and functional parameters for the heat preservation, sterilization, drying, deodorization, cleaning, and descaling functions may include time.

[0216] Regarding the specific contents of the above-mentioned cooking functions, cooking sub-functions and function parameters, those skilled in the art can set them according to actual conditions and are not specifically limited here.

[0217] 5 to 13 , the control method for the cooking appliance according to the embodiment of the present application will be described by taking as an example the case where the first touch component is a color film button, the second touch component is a knob screen, the third touch component is an independent button, and the target function is a superheated steam function.

[0218] As shown in Figures 5, 6, and 7, after the cooking appliance is powered on, the color film button, knob screen, and independent buttons all enter standby mode. The color film button and independent buttons illuminate sequentially from right to left, and the color film button displays multiple images corresponding to various cooking functions. Furthermore, the knob screen plays a startup animation and then remains in the standby animation. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8, when a user clicks the image corresponding to the superheated steam function on the color film button, the knob screen simultaneously displays the subfunctions of the superheated steam function. By rotating the knob screen, the user can switch between the subfunctions of the superheated steam function displayed on the knob screen, namely, between preheating and superheated steam. Furthermore, when the superheated steam subfunction is displayed on the knob screen, the user can press the knob screen to select it.

[0219] At this point, as shown in Figure 9, the knob screen will display the function parameters of the superheated water vapor sub-function, such as temperature. The user can adjust the temperature value displayed on the knob screen by rotating the knob screen, and set the temperature parameter of the superheated water vapor sub-function by pressing the knob screen, such as setting the temperature parameter of the superheated water vapor sub-function to 220°C. Based on this, as shown in Figure 10, the knob screen will display the next function parameter of the superheated water vapor sub-function, such as time. The user can adjust the time value displayed on the knob screen by rotating the knob screen, and set the time parameter of the superheated water vapor sub-function by pressing the knob screen, such as setting the time parameter of the superheated water vapor sub-function to 40 minutes.

[0220] Furthermore, after the user has completed setting all parameters for the superheated steam sub-function, they can control the cooking appliance to begin cooking according to the set parameters by pressing the rotary knob. At this point, as shown in Figure 11, the rotary knob screen will simultaneously display the name of the currently executing cooking sub-function (superheated steam), along with a countdown and progress bar indicating the remaining cooking time. Furthermore, as shown in Figures 12 and 13, after cooking is complete, the rotary knob screen will play a cooking completion animation, followed by a warning animation (e.g., "Caution, Hot Hands"), multiple times, for example, three times. Furthermore, unless the user operates the cooking appliance, such as by opening or closing the oven door or touching an independent button, the rotary knob screen will cycle through the cooking completion screen and warning animation in a specific pattern. For example, the rotary knob screen will play the warning animation three times, followed by a six-second cooking completion screen, and this cycle will repeat until the user operates the cooking appliance, such as by opening or closing the oven door or touching an independent button.

[0221] In some embodiments of the present application, a cooking appliance control device is also provided. As shown in FIG14 , FIG14 shows a block diagram of a cooking appliance control device 600 according to an embodiment of the present application. Specifically, the cooking appliance control device 600 may include the following receiving unit 602 and display unit 604:

[0222] A receiving unit 602 is configured to receive a first input from a user on a target image in a first touch component, where the target image corresponds to a target function of a cooking appliance;

[0223] a display unit 604 for increasing the display contrast of the target image and displaying sub-functions of the target function on the display screen in response to the first input;

[0224] The receiving unit 602 is further configured to receive a second input from a user on a second touch component;

[0225] The display unit 604 is further configured to display function parameters of the sub-functions of the target function on the display screen in response to the second input.

[0226] The cooking appliance control device 600 provided in the embodiment of the present application is used to control the operation of the cooking appliance. In some embodiments, the cooking appliance includes but is not limited to: a microwave oven, an oven, a microwave oven, an air fryer, an electric rice cooker, an electric rice cooker, and the like, without specific limitation herein.

[0227] In some embodiments, the cooking appliance includes the display control component in any of the above technical solutions, and the display control component includes a first touch component and a second touch component.

[0228] In some embodiments, multiple images are provided on the first touch component. When the first touch component is turned on, the multiple images are clearly visible, while when the first touch component is turned off, the multiple images are hidden and cannot be seen by the naked eye. Furthermore, when the multiple images are clearly visible, the transitions between the multiple images are smooth, resulting in a unified display effect. In other words, the first touch component achieves a visual effect that simulates a real large screen.

[0229] In some embodiments, the multiple images correspond to multiple cooking functions of the cooking appliance, such as a microwave function, a baking function, a stewing function, and an air frying function. By touching an area of ​​the first touch component corresponding to a certain image, the user can control the cooking appliance to activate the corresponding cooking function to cook.

[0230] In some embodiments, a display screen is provided on the second touch component. During operation of the display control component, the first touch component and the second touch component can function as a first-level touch button and a second-level touch button, respectively. After a user selects a cooking function by touching the first touch component, the display screen of the second touch component can display cooking content corresponding to the cooking function.

[0231] The cooking appliance control device 600 provided herein includes a receiving unit 602 and a display unit 604. When a user controls the cooking appliance via the display control component, the receiving unit 602 can receive a first user input regarding a target image on a first touch component, where the target image corresponds to a target function of the cooking appliance. In response to the user's first input, the display unit 604 increases the display contrast of the target image to indicate that the cooking function corresponding to the target image is selected, while other cooking functions are unselectable. Specifically, the display unit 604 can increase the display brightness of the target image while decreasing the display brightness of other images on the first touch component, excluding the target image, to inform the user of the currently selected cooking function. Simultaneously, in response to the user's first input, the display unit 604 displays interface content related to the target function on the display screen of the second touch component, specifically, displays at least one sub-function of the target function on the display screen of the second touch component.

[0232] In some embodiments, the user can continue to select a sub-function of the target function through a second input on the second touch component. The receiving unit 602 receives the second input from the user on the second touch component, and the display unit 604 responds to the second input by displaying the function parameters of the sub-function of the target function selected by the user on the display screen of the second touch component, so that the user can control the cooking appliance to perform cooking according to the corresponding function parameters. In this way, the first touch component and the second touch component function as the first-level touch button and the second-level touch button, respectively, to achieve combined and linked display and control during the operation of the cooking appliance, improving the ease of operation of the cooking appliance and the efficiency of the user's control and interaction with the cooking appliance through the display control component. Furthermore, by simulating a realistic large-screen visual effect through the first touch component and achieving a flattened functional hierarchy, the ease of operation and visual integrity of the cooking appliance can be improved without increasing production costs.

[0233] In some embodiments of the present application, the second input includes a second sub-input and a first sub-input, and the display unit 604 is specifically used to: switch the sub-function displayed on the display screen in response to the first sub-input; when the target sub-function is displayed on the display screen, display the functional parameters of the target sub-function on the display screen in response to the second sub-input.

[0234] In some embodiments of the present application, the receiving unit 602 is also used to: receive a third input from the user to the second touch component; the cooking appliance control device 600 also includes a processing unit 606, and the processing unit 606 is used to: respond to the third input, set the parameter value of the functional parameter, and control the cooking appliance to operate according to the parameter value.

[0235] In some embodiments of the present application, the third input includes a fourth sub-input and a third sub-input, and the processing unit 606 is specifically used to: adjust the parameter value of the function parameter displayed on the display screen in response to the third sub-input; and set the parameter value of the function parameter to the first value in response to the fourth sub-input when a first value is displayed on the display screen.

[0236] In some embodiments of the present application, the processing unit 606 is further configured to: in response to a fourth input of the user on the second touch component, switch the parameter value of the function parameter to a second value.

[0237] In some embodiments of the present application, the display unit 604 is also used to: display cooking process information on the display screen according to the parameter value of the function parameter; after cooking is completed, display prompt information on the display screen; wherein the cooking process information includes at least one of the cooking mode, cooking temperature and remaining cooking time, or a combination thereof.

[0238] In some embodiments of the present application, the display control component also includes a third touch component, and the receiving unit 602 is further used to: receive the user's fifth input to the third touch component; the processing unit 606 is further used to: control the cooking appliance to pause or cancel the operation in response to the fifth input; the display unit 604 is further used to: reduce the display contrast of the target image.

[0239] In some embodiments of the present application, another cooking appliance control device is also provided. As shown in FIG15 , FIG15 shows a block diagram of a cooking appliance control device 700 provided in an embodiment of the present application. The cooking appliance control device 700 includes:

[0240] Memory 702 , where programs or instructions are stored;

[0241] The processor 704 implements the steps of the cooking appliance control method in any of the above embodiments when the processor 704 executes the above program or instruction.

[0242] The cooking appliance control device 700 provided in this embodiment includes a memory 702 and a processor 704. When the program or instructions in the memory 702 are executed by the processor 704, the steps of the cooking appliance control method in any of the above-mentioned embodiments are implemented. Therefore, the cooking appliance control device 700 has all the beneficial effects of the cooking appliance control method in any of the above-mentioned embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0243] In some embodiments, the memory 702 and the processor 704 may be connected via a bus or other means. The processor 704 may include one or more processing units, and the processor 704 may be a central processing unit (CPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), or other chips.

[0244] Some embodiments of the present application also provide a cooking appliance. As shown in Figure 16, a block diagram of a cooking appliance 800 provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. The cooking appliance 800 includes the display control component 100 described in any of the aforementioned embodiments. Therefore, the cooking appliance 800 possesses all the technical benefits of the display control component 100 described in any of the aforementioned embodiments, and further description thereof will not be given here.

[0245] In some embodiments of the present application, another cooking appliance is also provided. As shown in Figure 17, a block diagram of a cooking appliance 900 provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. Cooking appliance 900 includes the cooking appliance control device 700 described in the aforementioned embodiment. Therefore, this cooking appliance 800 possesses all the technical effects of the cooking appliance control device 700 described in the aforementioned embodiment, and will not be further elaborated here.

[0246] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned cooking utensils 800 and cooking utensils 900 include but are not limited to: microwave ovens, ovens, microwave-steam-bake-in-one machines, air fryers, rice cookers, electric rice cookers and other appliances, and no specific restrictions are made here.

[0247] In some embodiments of the present application, a readable storage medium is further provided, on which a program or instruction is stored, and when the program or instruction is executed by a processor, the steps of the cooking appliance control method in any of the above embodiments are implemented.

[0248] The readable storage medium provided in the embodiments of the present application, when executed by a processor, stores a program or instruction that implements the steps of the cooking appliance control method described in any of the aforementioned embodiments. Therefore, the readable storage medium possesses all the beneficial effects of the cooking appliance control method described in any of the aforementioned embodiments, and further description thereof is omitted.

[0249] In some embodiments, the readable storage medium may include any medium capable of storing or transmitting information. Examples of readable storage media include electronic circuits, semiconductor memory devices, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), flash memory, erasable ROM (EROM), magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical disc, hard disk, optical fiber, radio frequency (RF) link, optical data storage device, etc. The code segment can be downloaded via a computer network such as the Internet, an intranet, etc.

[0250] In this specification, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited. Terms such as "connect," "install," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0251] Throughout this specification, terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," and "specific embodiments" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0252] In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that ordinary technicians in this field can implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this application.

[0253] The foregoing description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Persons skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A display control component, wherein: include: A light panel assembly, the light panel assembly comprising a plurality of light emitting areas, with a grid disposed between each two adjacent light emitting areas; A first touch control component is covered on the light panel component, and the first touch control component includes: A first film sheet, on which a plurality of images are attached, the plurality of images correspond to the plurality of light-emitting areas, and there is a covering portion between every two adjacent images, the covering portion being used to cover the grille; The covering portion is a first color, and a pixel value of the first color is smaller than a target value.

2. The display control component according to claim 1, wherein: The first touch control component further includes: A second film sheet, covering the first film sheet, and the second film sheet is used to receive a touch input from a user; The third film is covered on the second film, the third film is a second color, and the pixel value of the second color is less than or equal to the pixel value of the first color.

3. The display control component according to claim 1, wherein: The color of the covering portion is in a gradient mode.

4. The display control component according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The display control component also includes: A first panel, covering the first touch control component; The second touch component is provided with a first opening on the first touch component and the first panel, the second touch component extends out from the first opening, and the second touch component is provided with a display screen.

5. The display control component according to claim 4, wherein: The display control component also includes: A circuit board, the light board assembly and the second touch assembly are arranged on the circuit board; The third touch control component is arranged on the circuit board.

6. The display control component according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The light panel assembly also includes: A first buckle, wherein the first touch control component is connected to the light panel component via the first buckle.

7. A method for controlling a cooking appliance, wherein: The cooking appliance includes a display control component, the display control component includes a first touch component and a second touch component, the first touch component is provided with a plurality of images, the second touch component is provided with a display screen, and the control method of the cooking appliance includes: receiving a first input from a user on a target image in the first touch component, the target image corresponding to a target function of the cooking utensil; In response to the first input, increasing the display contrast of the target image and displaying a sub-function of the target function on the display screen; receiving a second input from a user to the second touch control component; In response to the second input, function parameters of sub-functions of the target function are displayed on the display screen.

8. The control method of the cooking appliance according to claim 7, wherein: The second input includes a first sub-input and a second sub-input, and in response to the second input, displaying function parameters of the sub-functions of the target function on the display screen includes: In response to the first sub-input, switching a sub-function of the target function displayed on the display screen; In a case where a target sub-function is displayed on the display screen, in response to the second sub-input, a function parameter of the target sub-function is displayed on the display screen.

9. The control method of a cooking appliance according to claim 7, wherein: After displaying the function parameters of the sub-functions of the target function on the display screen, the cooking appliance control method further includes: receiving a third input from a user to the second touch control component; In response to the third input, a parameter value of the function parameter is set, and the cooking appliance is controlled to operate according to the parameter value.

10. The control method of a cooking appliance according to claim 9, wherein: The third input includes a third sub-input and a fourth sub-input, and setting the parameter value of the function parameter in response to the third input includes: In response to the third sub-input, switching the parameter value of the function parameter displayed on the display screen; In a case where a first numerical value is displayed on the display screen, in response to the fourth sub-input, the parameter value of the function parameter is set to the first numerical value.

11. The control method of a cooking appliance according to claim 10, wherein: After setting the parameter value of the function parameter to the first value, the control method of the cooking appliance further includes: During the cooking process, in response to a fourth input of the user to the second touch component, the parameter value of the functional parameter is switched from the first value to a second value.

12. The control method of a cooking appliance according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein: After setting the parameter value of the function parameter in response to the third input, the control method of the cooking appliance further includes: Displaying cooking process information on the display screen according to the parameter value of the function parameter, the cooking process information including at least one of the following: cooking mode, remaining cooking time, and cooking temperature; After the cooking process is finished, a prompt message is displayed on the display screen.

13. The control method of a cooking appliance according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein: The display control component further includes a third touch control component. After controlling the cooking appliance to work according to the parameter value, the cooking appliance control method further includes: receiving a fifth input from a user to the third touch control component; In response to the fifth input, the cooking appliance is controlled to cancel or pause operation, and the display contrast of the target image is reduced.

14. A control device for a cooking appliance, wherein: The cooking appliance comprises a display control component, the display control component comprises a first touch component and a second touch component, the first touch component is provided with a plurality of images, the second touch component is provided with a display screen, and the control device of the cooking appliance comprises: a receiving unit, configured to receive a first input from a user on a target image in the first touch control component, wherein the target image corresponds to a target function of the cooking utensil; a display unit, configured to increase the display contrast of the target image and display sub-functions of the target function on the display screen in response to the first input; The receiving unit is further configured to receive a second input from a user to the second touch control component; The display unit is further configured to display function parameters of the sub-function of the target function on the display screen in response to the second input.

15. A control device for a cooking appliance, wherein: The invention comprises a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a program or instruction that can be run on the processor, and when the program or instruction is executed by the processor, the steps of the control method of the cooking appliance according to any one of claims 7 to 13 are implemented.

16. A cooking appliance, wherein: include: A display control assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6.

17. A cooking appliance, wherein: include: The control device for a cooking appliance as claimed in claim 15.

18. A readable storage medium, wherein: The readable storage medium stores a program or an instruction, and when the program or the instruction is executed by the processor, the steps of the control method of the cooking appliance according to any one of claims 7 to 13 are implemented.

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