Cooking apparatus and method for controlling cooking apparatus

Abstract

A cooking apparatus according to the present disclosure comprises: a first cooker; a second cooker; a display which displays a control screen including a first interface related to the first cooker and a second interface related to the second cooker; and a controller which changes at least one of a layout of the control screen or content of the first interface and the second interface on the basis of usage history data of the first cooker and the second cooker.

Description

Cooking appliances and methods for controlling cooking appliances

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cooking appliance including a plurality of cooking devices and a method for controlling the cooking appliance.

[0002] A cooking device is a device that heats and cooks food or other objects, and can provide various functions related to cooking, such as heating, defrosting, drying, and sterilizing the object.

[0003] Cooking equipment may include a cooktop or the like that heats a cooking vessel containing food using electricity or gas.

[0004] A gas cooktop is a gas range that cooks food by turning a lever to ignite gas from a small generator and then burning it.

[0005] Electric cooktops, which use electricity, include induction and highlighting. Induction cooktops use electricity to generate an electromagnetic field in an internal coil, which, through the laws of electromagnetic induction, induces eddy currents in the cooking vessel, generating heat and using that heat to cook food. Highlighting cooktops use electricity to heat internal heating elements, which then cook food using the heat generated by the heating elements.

[0006] Also, other examples of cooking devices include ovens such as gas ovens or electric ovens, microwave ovens (hereinafter referred to as microwave ovens), microwave ovens with hoods (Over The Range, OTR), gas grills or electric grills, etc.

[0007] Recently, cooking appliances that include multiple cooking devices are being developed according to user needs, and there is a demand for improved user experience that allows easy control of multiple cooking devices.

[0008] The present disclosure provides a cooking appliance and a method for controlling the cooking appliance, which provide a user experience that allows easy control of multiple cooking devices.

[0009] The present disclosure provides a cooking appliance and a method for controlling the cooking appliance that improves user experience by changing the layout of a control screen according to the user's needs.

[0010] The present disclosure provides a cooking appliance and a method for controlling the cooking appliance that enhances user experience by changing the contents of the interface according to the user's needs.

[0011] The present disclosure provides a cooking appliance and a method for controlling the cooking appliance that enhances user experience through automatic screen switching according to user needs.

[0012] The technical problems to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0013] A cooking appliance according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a first cooking device; a second cooking device; a display for displaying a control screen including a first interface related to the first cooking device and a second interface related to the second cooking device; and a control unit for changing at least one of the layout of the control screen or the contents of the first interface and the second interface based on usage history data of the first cooking device and the second cooking device.

[0014] A method for controlling a cooking appliance according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes: displaying a control screen including a first interface related to the first cooking device and a second interface related to the second cooking device; and changing at least one of the layout of the control screen or the contents of the first interface and the second interface based on usage history data of the first cooking device and the second cooking device.

[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 2 is a front view of an example of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a control screen provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 4 illustrates an example of a first screen related to control of a first cooking device provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 5 illustrates an example of a second screen related to control of a second cooking device provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a flowchart of a method for controlling a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 8 illustrates an example of a screen provided by a display when the display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment is turned on by detection of a cooking vessel.

[0023] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining an example of areas according to priority in a control screen provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining an example in which only one interface is shown in a control screen provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 11 illustrates an example of changing the contents of interfaces in a control screen provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 12 illustrates an example of a layout change of a control screen provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment when a high priority event occurs.

[0027] FIGS. 13 and 14 illustrate a screen provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment automatically switching to a first screen.

[0028] FIGS. 15 and 16 illustrate a screen provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment automatically switching to a second screen.

[0029] The embodiments described in this specification and the configurations illustrated in the drawings are merely preferred examples of the disclosed invention, and there may be various modified examples that can replace the embodiments and drawings of this specification at the time of filing of this application.

[0030] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit and / or restrict the disclosed invention.

[0031] In this disclosure, expressions such as “A or B,” “at least one of A and / or B,” or “one or more of A or / and B” can include all possible combinations of the listed items. For example, “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” or “at least one of A or B” can all refer to cases where (1) only A is included, (2) only B is included, or (3) both A and B are included.

[0032] For example, in this specification, a singular expression may include a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0033] Additionally, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to express the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not exclude the possibility of the additional presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0034] When a component is said to be “connected,” “coupled,” “supported,” or “in contact with” another component, this includes not only cases where the components are directly connected, coupled, supported, or in contact, but also cases where the components are indirectly connected, coupled, supported, or in contact through a third component.

[0035] When we say that a component is "on" another component, this includes not only cases where the component is in contact with the other component, but also cases where there is another component between the two components.

[0036] When it is said that a component (e.g., a first component) is “operatively or communicatively coupled with / to” or “connected to” another component (e.g., a second component), it should be understood that the component may be directly coupled to the other component, or may be connected through another component (e.g., a third component).

[0037] The terms "front", "back", "left", "right", "upper", "lower", etc. used in this disclosure are defined based on the drawings, but the shape and position of each component are not limited by the terms. For example, the front side may be defined as the +X side, and the rear side may be defined as the -X side. For example, based on the drawings, the right side may be defined as the +Y side, and the left side may be defined as the -Y side. For example, based on the drawings, the upper side may be defined as the +Z side, and the lower side may be defined as the -Z side.

[0038] The expression "configured to" as used in the present disclosure may be used interchangeably with, for example, "suitable for," "having the capacity to," "designed to," "adapted to," "made to," or "capable of." The term "configured to" may not necessarily mean only "specifically designed to" in terms of hardware.

[0039] In some contexts, the phrase "a device configured to" may mean that the device, in conjunction with other devices or components, is "capable of" performing A, B, and C. For example, the phrase "a processor configured (or set) to perform A, B, and C" may refer to a dedicated processor (e.g., an embedded processor) for performing the operations, or a general-purpose processor (e.g., a CPU or application processor) that can perform the operations by executing at least one software program stored in a memory device.

[0040] Additionally, terms that include ordinal numbers, such as “first,” “second,” etc., are used to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit one component.

[0041] Additionally, terms such as "~part", "~device", "~block", "~absence", and "~module" may refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation. For example, the terms may refer to at least one piece of hardware such as an FPGA (field-programmable gate array) / ASIC (application specific integrated circuit), at least one piece of software stored in memory, or at least one process processed by a processor.

[0042] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the disclosed invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. The same reference numbers or symbols used in the attached drawings may represent parts or components that perform substantially the same functions.

[0043] The operating principle and embodiments of the present disclosure are described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0044] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view of an example of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0045] A cooking appliance (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a plurality of cooking devices (100, 200).

[0046] In one embodiment, the plurality of cooking devices (100, 200) may include a cooktop that heats a cooking container containing food using electricity or gas, an oven such as a gas oven or an electric oven, a microwave heating device (hereinafter referred to as a microwave oven), an over-the-range (OTR) microwave oven with a hood, a gas grill, or an electric grill.

[0047] Although the drawing shows the cooking appliance (1) as including a first cooking device (100) and a second cooking device (200), the number of cooking devices is not limited thereto.

[0048] Additionally, although the drawing shows that the first cooking device (100) is a cooktop (e.g., induction) and the second cooking device (200) is an oven, the types of cooking devices are not limited thereto.

[0049] A cooking device (1) may include a main body (10). A plurality of cooking devices (100, 200) may be provided as an integrated unit constituted by one main body (10).

[0050] According to various embodiments, each of the plurality of cooking devices (100, 200) may be separable from each other and may each include a main body.

[0051] In the present disclosure, the main body (10) may include a cooking plate (101) and a case (113) of a first cooking device (100), and may form a cooking chamber (220) of a second cooking device (200).

[0052] The first cooking device (100) may be installed on the second cooking device (200). For example, the first cooking device (100) may be stacked on the second cooking device (200).

[0053] The cooking appliance (1) may include at least one input device (52) and a display (51).

[0054] For example, the main body (10) may be provided with at least one input device (52) and a display (51).

[0055] In one embodiment, the display (51) may be provided on the upper surface of the cooking plate (101) of the first cooking device (100).

[0056] In one embodiment, at least one input device (52) may include a knob. The knob may be a device for controlling a plurality of cooking zones (105) of the first cooking device (100). Controlling the plurality of cooking zones (105) may include controlling the heating intensity of a heating element (126) corresponding to the plurality of cooking zones (105).

[0057] In various embodiments, the knob may be omitted or replaced by another type of input device. For example, at least one input device (52) may include at least one button for controlling a plurality of cooking zones (105) of the first cooking device (100).

[0058] In one embodiment, at least one input device (52) may include a power button.

[0059] The power button may be a button for turning on or off the power of the cooking appliance (1) or various components of the cooking appliance (1).

[0060] For example, the power button may be a button for turning the display (51) on and / or off.

[0061] The example of at least one input device (52) is not limited thereto, and any configuration capable of converting sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal may be employed as at least one input device (52).

[0062] If the display (51) is implemented as a touch display, the display (51) may also be an example of at least one input device.

[0063] The display (51) may include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, an indicator, and a light emitting diode (LED) panel.

[0064] In one embodiment, the display (51) may be implemented as a touch pad, touch screen, or the like to receive user input.

[0065] The display (51) can display various screens for interaction between the user and the cooking appliance (1).

[0066] The first cooking device (100) may include a cooking plate (101) on which a cooking vessel may be placed. For example, the cooking plate (101) may have a generally flat shape. For example, the cooking plate (101) may include tempered glass such as ceramic glass. The cooking plate (101) may have a cooking area on which a cooking vessel may be placed. For example, the cooking plate (101) may include a plurality of cooking areas (105) so that a plurality of cooking vessels may be placed thereon.

[0067] The first cooking device (100) may include a case (113). The case (113) may be provided below the cooking plate (101). The case (113) may be coupled to the lower part of the cooking plate (101).

[0068] The case (113) can be provided to accommodate various components constituting the first cooking device (100). The case (113) can accommodate electrical components.

[0069] The case (113) can accommodate a heating element (126) to be described later.

[0070] The first cooking device (100) may include a heating element (126). For example, the heating element (126) may be arranged at the lower side of a plurality of cooking zones (105). The heating element (126) may be arranged to heat the cooking plate (101). The heating element (126) may be arranged at the lower side of the cooking plate (101) with respect to the cooking zone of the cooking plate (101). The heating element (126) may include a coil, a heater, and / or a gas burner.

[0071] A current whose magnitude changes over time can be applied to the coil. As the current is applied to the coil, a magnetic field can be formed around the coil. As the current applied to the coil changes, the magnetic field formed around the coil can also change. An eddy current can flow according to the change in the magnetic field on the surface of the cooking vessel in contact with the cooking plate (101), thereby heating the cooking vessel.

[0072] In the drawing, the first cooking device (100) is depicted as an induction electric cooktop, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. As long as the first cooking device (100) can heat a cooking vessel, the type of the first cooking device (100) is not limited. For example, the first cooking device (100) may be configured as a gas range, a highlighter, a hybrid, or an oven.

[0073] A printed board assembly (PBA) may be provided in the case (113) of the first cooking device (100). The printed board assembly may be provided to supply driving current to the heating element (126). The printed board assembly may be provided to implement a circuit for the operation of the heating element (126). The printed board assembly may include various elements and / or circuits for supplying driving current to the heating element (126).

[0074] The second cooking device (200) may include an inner case (212) in which a cooking chamber (220) is formed. The inner case (212) may be provided inside an outer case (211) of the main body (10) described below. Specifically, the inner case (212) may be placed inside the outer case (211) and may be coupled to the outer case (211).

[0075] The cooking chamber (220) may be formed to have an open front so that food can be brought in and out. The inner case (212) may include a front opening (212a) formed to allow food to be brought in and out of the cooking chamber (220). One side of the main body (10) where the front opening (212a) is formed is defined as the front of the main body (10).

[0076] For example, the inner case (212) can be formed to have a box shape with an open front.

[0077] The inner wall of the inner case (212) may be coated to prevent corrosion of the inner wall of the inner case (212) due to condensation that may occur during the condensation process of water vapor or moisture contained in the food itself. The inner wall of the inner case (212) may be dried by heat generated during the food cooking process.

[0078] Inside the cooking chamber (220), a tray (222) on which food or a container containing food can be placed, and a rack (221) supporting the tray (222) may be provided. For example, the tray (222) may be provided so as to be detachable from the rack (221). For example, the rack (221) may be provided on the left inner wall or the right inner wall of the inner case (212).

[0079] The second cooking device (200) may include a heater (226) configured to provide heat to the interior of the cooking chamber (220). For example, the heater (226) may include a gas burner configured to generate heat by burning gaseous fuel. However, the type of components included in the second cooking device (200) to heat food inside the cooking chamber (220) are not limited thereto, and the second cooking device (200) may include a magnetron (not shown) that emits electromagnetic waves into the interior of the cooking chamber (220) to generate heat by the rotation of water molecules inside the food.

[0080] The second cooking device (200) may include a convection fan (225) configured to circulate air within the cooking chamber (220). The convection fan (225) may receive rotational force from a fan motor and rotate to circulate air within the cooking chamber (220). As the air within the cooking chamber (220) is circulated by the convection fan (225), heat generated by the heater (226) may be evenly transferred to the interior of the cooking chamber (220). For example, the convection fan (225) may be placed at the rear of the cooking chamber (220), but its location is not limited thereto.

[0081] The second cooking device (200) may include an outer case (211). Various components of the second cooking device (200) may be accommodated inside the outer case (211). The outer case (211) may form the exterior of the second cooking device (200). The outer case (211) may be arranged to surround the upper surface, lower surface, rear surface, left surface, right surface, etc. of the inner case (212) from the outside.

[0082] An insulating material (not shown) may be provided between the inner case (212) and the outer case (211) to prevent heat inside the cooking chamber (220) from being released to the outside of the main body (10). For example, the insulating material may include materials such as glass fiber or asbestos.

[0083] The outer case (211) may include a front frame (211a). The front frame (211a) may be provided at the front portion of the main body (10). The front frame (211a) may form at least a portion of the front of the main body (10). When the door (230) closes the cooking chamber (220), the front frame (211a) may be covered by the door (230).

[0084] The front frame (211a) may be formed in the shape of a frame having an opening. The front frame (211a) may be formed in the shape of a frame surrounding the front opening (212a).

[0085] For example, the inner case (212) can be coupled to the front frame (211a). A portion of the front side of the inner case (212) can be coupled to the front frame (211a).

[0086] The outer case (211) may include a rear panel positioned at the rear of the second cooking device (200). The rear panel may form at least a portion of the rear exterior of the second cooking device (200). Various components, including electrical components such as a gas supply pipe, a printed circuit board for control, a heater (226), and a convection fan (225), may be mounted on the rear panel.

[0087] In addition, the outer case (211) may include a left panel forming the left side of the second cooking device (200), a right panel forming the right side of the second cooking device (200), a base forming the bottom of the second cooking device (200), etc.

[0088] The second cooking device (200) may include an electrical compartment provided inside the main body (10) and in which various electrical components are arranged. The electrical compartment may be formed to be separated from the cooking chamber (220). The electrical compartment may be formed on the inside of the outer case (211). The electrical compartment may be formed on the outside of the inner case (212). For example, the electrical compartment may accommodate components such as a printed circuit board, a cooling fan module, and a lever device on which electronic components for controlling the operation of various components of the second cooking device (200) are mounted.

[0089] The door (230) may include a handle (232) that is provided so that a user can grip it to open and close the door (230). In order for the user to easily open and close the door (230), the handle (232) may be positioned adjacent to a part of the door (230) opposite to the rotational axis of the door (230). Although FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment in which the handle (232) is provided on the front side of the door (230), the present invention is not limited thereto, and the handle (232) may be provided at various locations on the door (230). The 'front side of the door (230)' referred to herein means one side of the door (230) in the X direction when the door (230) is closing the cooking chamber (220).

[0090] The door (230) may include a transparent portion (233) that is formed transparently so that a user can see into the inside of the cooking chamber (220) even when the door (230) closes the cooking chamber (220). The transparent portion (233) may include various transparent materials such as glass. For example, the transparent portion (233) may include a plurality of glass plates that are spaced apart from each other and form an insulating space therebetween so as to prevent heat inside the cooking chamber (220) from being transferred to the outside of the door (230) through the transparent portion (233).

[0091] The second cooking device (200) may include a hinge (240) connecting the main body (10) and the door (230). The hinge (240) may support the door (230) so as to be rotatable. The hinge (240) may be coupled to the main body (10) and the door (230), respectively. The door (230) may be coupled to the main body (10) by the hinge (240).

[0092] For example, the hinge (240) may be mounted on the lower part of the main body (10).

[0093] For example, the hinge (240) may include a pair of hinges (240).

[0094] The second cooking device (200) may include a latch (210). The latch (210) may be configured to support the door (230) or not support the door (230). Specifically, the latch (210) may support the door (230) to prevent the door (230) from being opened when the cooking chamber (220) is closed by the door (230), or may release the door (230) so that the door (230) can be opened. The expression "the latch (210) releases the door (230)" means that the latch (210) is separated from the door (230) and does not support the door (230) that is closing the cooking chamber (20).

[0095] The second cooking device (200) may include a door hole (231a) formed so that a portion of the latch (210) can be inserted.

[0096] The cooking appliance (1) described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 is only an example of a cooking appliance according to the concept of the present disclosure, and the concept of the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the cooking appliance may include various configurations.

[0097] The cooking device (1) may include a third cooking device to an n-th cooking device in addition to the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200) (n is a natural number greater than or equal to 3).

[0098] The plurality of cooking devices (100, 200) may include at least one of a cooktop that heats a cooking container containing food using electricity or gas, an oven such as a gas oven or an electric oven, a microwave heating device (hereinafter referred to as a microwave oven), an over-the-range (OTR) microwave oven with a hood, a gas grill, or an electric grill. The oven such as a gas oven or an electric oven may include a dual-door oven having two separate cooking chambers, or an oven having one cooking chamber but being able to have two cooking chambers by a divider.

[0099] FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a control screen provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 3, a display (51) according to one embodiment can display a control screen (UC) including a first interface (U1) related to a first cooking device (100) and a second interface (U2) related to a second cooking device (200).

[0101] The first interface (U1) may include various contents related to the first cooking device (100).

[0102] Content may contain at least one interface element.

[0103] In one embodiment, the first interface (U1) may include an interface element (U11) for switching the control screen (UC) to a first screen (UC1) related to the control of the first cooking device (100).

[0104] The display (51) can display the first screen (UC1) instead of the control screen (UC) in response to the selection of the interface element (U11) for switching the control screen (UC) to the first screen (UC1) related to the control of the first cooking device (100). That is, in response to the selection of the interface element (U11) for switching the control screen (UC) to the first screen (UC1) related to the control of the first cooking device (100), the screen output from the display (51) can be switched from the control screen (UC) to the first screen (UC1).

[0105] In one embodiment, the first interface (U1) may include a first control interface (U12) for controlling the first cooking device (100).

[0106] The first control interface (U12) is for controlling multiple cooking areas (105) and can visually display multiple cooking areas (105).

[0107] For example, the first control interface (U12) may include a plurality of visualized cooking zones (105). The first control interface (U12) may provide a user experience for conveniently controlling the plurality of cooking zones (105).

[0108] When a plurality of visualized cooking zones (105) included in the first control interface (U12) are selected, the heating intensity setting applied to the selected cooking zone can be changed.

[0109] For example, when the cooking area at the lower left is selected among the visualized plurality of cooking areas (105) included in the first control interface (U12), the heating intensity of the heating element (126) corresponding to the cooking area at the lower left among the plurality of cooking areas (105) formed on the cooking plate (101) can be changed.

[0110] According to various embodiments, the visualized plurality of cooking areas (105) may output a visual indicator indicating whether the cooking vessel is tactile.

[0111] As will be described later, the first cooking device (100) can detect whether a cooking vessel is placed in a plurality of cooking areas (105) and can identify a cooking area in which a cooking vessel is detected to be placed.

[0112] The display (51) can display a cooking area in which a cooking container is detected to be placed so as to be distinguished from a cooking area in which a cooking container is identified as not being placed.

[0113] In one embodiment, the first interface (U1) may include an interface element (U13) for setting the timer of the first cooking device (100).

[0114] After the user completes the setting of the heating intensity for at least one of the plurality of cooking zones (105) through the first control interface (U12), the user can set the timer for the corresponding cooking zone through the interface element (U13) for setting the timer of the first cooking device (100).

[0115] Examples of elements included in the first interface (U1) related to the first cooking device (100) are not limited thereto, and any element that can provide a function related to the first cooking device (100) can be included in the first interface (U1) without limitation.

[0116] The second interface (U2) may include various contents related to the second cooking device (200).

[0117] Content may contain at least one interface element.

[0118] In one embodiment, the second interface (U2) may include an interface element (U21) for switching the control screen (UC) to a second screen (UC2) related to the control of the second cooking device (200).

[0119] The display (51) can display the second screen (UC2) instead of the control screen (UC) in response to the selection of the interface element (U21) for switching the control screen (UC) to the second screen (UC2) (U21) related to the control of the second cooking device (200). That is, in response to the selection of the interface element (U21) for switching the control screen (UC) to the second screen (UC2) related to the control of the second cooking device (200), the screen output from the display (51) can be switched from the control screen (UC) to the second screen (UC2).

[0120] In one embodiment, the second interface (U2) may include a second control interface (U22) for controlling the second cooking device (200).

[0121] The second control interface (U22) is for setting the cooking time and / or cooking temperature of the second cooking device (200), and may include at least one interface element for selecting a dish to be cooked.

[0122] When a dish or recipe to be cooked is selected, cooking of the second cooking device (200) can begin based on the corresponding cooking time and / or cooking temperature settings.

[0123] For example, if 'Bake' is selected as the dish or recipe to be cooked, the second cooking device (200) can start cooking according to the cooking time and / or cooking temperature settings corresponding to 'Bake'.

[0124] The second control interface (U22) can provide a user experience for easily controlling the second cooking device (200).

[0125] In one embodiment, at least one interface element included in the second control interface (U22) may be referred to as a shortcut element in the sense that it allows the cooking temperature and cooking time to be set by selecting a dish or recipe without having to directly set the cooking temperature and cooking time.

[0126] Examples of elements included in the second interface (U2) related to the second cooking device (200) are not limited thereto, and any element that can provide a function related to the second cooking device (200) can be included in the second interface (U2) without limitation.

[0127] FIG. 4 illustrates an example of a first screen related to control of a first cooking device provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0128] Referring to FIG. 4, the display (51) can display a first screen (UC1) related to the control of the first cooking device (100).

[0129] The first screen (UC1) is for controlling multiple cooking areas (105) and can visually display multiple cooking areas (105).

[0130] For example, the first screen (UC1) may include a visualized first cooking area, a visualized second cooking area, a visualized third cooking area, and a visualized fourth cooking area.

[0131] In one embodiment, a visualized cooking area corresponding to a cooking area that is cooking may be displayed to be distinct from a visualized cooking area corresponding to a cooking area that is not cooking.

[0132] In one embodiment, a visualized cooking area corresponding to a cooking area in which a cooking vessel is placed may be displayed to be distinct from a visualized cooking area corresponding to a cooking area in which a cooking vessel is not placed.

[0133] The first screen (UC1) can display the control parameters (e.g. heating power and / or timer) for the cooking area in operation.

[0134] The first screen (UC1) may provide an interface (UC12) for changing control parameters (e.g., heating intensity and / or timer) of the selected cooking zone or for stopping the operation when the cooking zone is in operation.

[0135] In one embodiment, a user can select any one of the cooking areas included in the first screen (UC1) and then set the cooking temperature and cooking time.

[0136] When any one of the cooking areas included in the first screen (UC1) is selected, the display (51) can provide an interface for setting control parameters of the selected cooking area.

[0137] In one embodiment, a user may input a command (e.g., a drag input) to apply a control parameter being applied to one cooking area included in the first screen (UC1) to another cooking area.

[0138] The first screen (UC1) is for controlling the first cooking device (100) and may not include interface elements related to the second cooking device (200).

[0139] The first screen (UC1) may include an interface element (UC11) for converting the first screen (UC1) into a control screen (UC).

[0140] The display (51) can display the control screen (UC) instead of the first screen (UC1) in response to the selection of the interface element (UC11) for switching the first screen (UC1) to the control screen (UC). That is, in response to the selection of the interface element (UC11) for switching the first screen (UC1) to the control screen (UC), the screen output from the display (51) can be switched from the first screen (UC1) to the control screen (UC).

[0141] FIG. 5 illustrates an example of a second screen related to control of a second cooking device provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0142] Referring to FIG. 5, the display (51) can display a second screen (UC2) related to the control of the second cooking device (200).

[0143] The second screen (UC2) is for controlling the second cooking device (200), and may include an interface element (UC22) for setting a cooking temperature, an interface element (UC23) for setting a cooking time, an interface element (UC24) for entering a cooking start command, and / or an interface element (UC25) for searching for a dish or recipe.

[0144] The user can set the cooking temperature through the interface element (UC22) for setting the cooking temperature.

[0145] The user can set the cooking time through the interface element (UC23) for setting the cooking time.

[0146] The user can start cooking according to the cooking settings he / she has set by setting the cooking temperature through the interface element (UC22) for setting the cooking temperature and setting the cooking time through the interface element (UC23) for setting the cooking time, and then selecting the cooking start element (U24).

[0147] The second screen (UC2) is for controlling the second cooking device (200) and may not include interface elements related to the first cooking device (100).

[0148] The second screen (UC2) may include an interface element (UC21) for converting the second screen (UC2) into a control screen (UC).

[0149] The display (51) can display the control screen (UC) instead of the second screen (UC2) in response to the selection of the interface element (UC21) for switching the second screen (UC2) to the control screen (UC). That is, in response to the selection of the interface element (UC11) for switching the second screen (UC2) to the control screen (UC), the screen output from the display (51) can be switched from the second screen (UC2) to the control screen (UC).

[0150] In one embodiment, when the second cooking device (200) is in operation, the second screen (UC2) may include guide information to guide the cooking progress.

[0151] Guide information for guiding the cooking progress may include information about the remaining time until the second cooking device (200) is completed, information about the cooking settings (e.g., cooking temperature) of the cooking being performed by the second cooking device (200), information about the cooking step (e.g., preheating step) of the cooking being performed by the second cooking device (200), and / or information about the dish or recipe of the cooking being performed by the second cooking device (200).

[0152] In one embodiment, when the second cooking device (200) is in operation, the second screen (UC2) may include an interface element for stopping ongoing cooking. When the second cooking device (200) is in operation, the user may stop the operation of the cooking device by selecting the cooking stop element displayed on the second screen (UC2).

[0153] In various embodiments, the cooking interruption element may be included in the second interface (U2) of the control screen (UC).

[0154] According to the present disclosure, a user can easily control multiple cooking devices (100, 200) through a display (51).

[0155] FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0156] Referring to FIG. 6, a cooking appliance (1) according to one embodiment may include a user interface device (50), a communication interface (60), a sensor unit (70), a first cooking device (100), a second cooking device (200), and / or an integrated control unit (80).

[0157] The cooking appliance (1) may include a user interface device (50) that facilitates interaction between the cooking appliance (1) and the user.

[0158] The user interface device (50) may include an output interface (55) and an input interface (56).

[0159] At least one output interface (55) can transmit various information related to the operation of the cooking appliance (1) to the user by generating sensory information.

[0160] For example, at least one output interface (55) can transmit information related to the settings of the cooking appliance (1) and the operating time of the cooking appliance (1) to the user. Information related to the operation of the cooking appliance (1) can be output to a display (51), an indicator, and / or a voice. The at least one output interface (55) can include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, an indicator, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.

[0161] In one embodiment, at least one output interface (55) may include a display (51).

[0162] In one embodiment, at least one output interface (55) can output sensory information (e.g., visual information, auditory information, etc.) related to the control of the cooking appliance (1).

[0163] At least one input interface (56) can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.

[0164] If the display (51) includes a touch screen display (51), the touch screen display (51) may correspond to an example of an output interface (55) and an input interface (56).

[0165] At least one input interface (56) may include a power button (52) for turning on the cooking appliance (1).

[0166] Each button may include a visual indicator (e.g., text, an icon, etc.) that indicates its function.

[0167] At least one input interface (56) may include, for example, a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and / or a microphone.

[0168] In the present disclosure, 'button' may be replaced with a UI element (User Interface Element), a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and / or a microphone.

[0169] In one embodiment, when the cooking appliance (1) is turned on via the power button (52), the touch screen display (51) may be turned on. When the cooking appliance (1) is turned off via the power button, the touch screen display (51) may be turned off.

[0170] In one embodiment, the touch screen display (51) may turn on when the touch screen display (51) detects a touch input.

[0171] The cooking appliance (1) can process user input received through the user interface device (50) and output information related to the cooking appliance (1) through the user interface device (50).

[0172] Information related to the cooking appliance (1) may include an interface for controlling the operation of the cooking appliance (1). The interface for controlling the operation of the cooking appliance (1) may be provided through the control screen (UC), the first screen (UC1) and / or the second screen (UC2) described above.

[0173] The cooking appliance (1) can control the operation of the cooking appliance (1) based on user input received through the user interface device (50).

[0174] For example, the cooking device (1) can control the operation of the first cooking device (100) based on user input received through the first interface (U1). The cooking device (1) can control the operation of the second cooking device (200) based on user input received through the second interface (U2).

[0175] As another example, the cooking device (1) can control the operation of the first cooking device (100) based on user input received through the first screen (UC1). The cooking device (1) can control the operation of the second cooking device (200) based on user input received through the second screen (UC2).

[0176] The cooking appliance (1) may include a communication interface (60) for communicating with an external device (e.g., a server, a user device) via wires and / or wirelessly.

[0177] The communication interface (60) may include at least one of a short-range communication module or a long-range communication module.

[0178] The communication interface (60) can transmit data to an external device (e.g., a server, a user device, a temperature probe), or receive data from the external device. To this end, the communication interface (60) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the external devices, and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. According to one embodiment, the communication interface (60) can include a wireless communication module (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module can communicate with the external device through a first network (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These different types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips).

[0179] The short-range wireless communication module may include, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth communication module, a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a near field communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, an UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.

[0180] The remote communication module may include a communication module that performs various types of remote communication and may include a mobile communication interface. The mobile communication interface transmits and receives wireless signals with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.

[0181] In one embodiment, the communication interface (60) can communicate with an external device via a peripheral access point (AP). The access point (AP) can connect a local area network (LAN) to which the cooking device (1) is connected to a wide area network (WAN) to which the server is connected. The cooking device (1) can be connected to the server via the wide area network (WAN).

[0182] The cooking appliance (1) can receive recipe information from an external device through a communication interface (60).

[0183] The cooking appliance (1) can receive temperature information of the material from a temperature probe through a communication interface (60).

[0184] According to various embodiments, the cooking appliance (1) may obtain temperature information of the material through a sensor unit (70) to be described later.

[0185] Information received through the communication interface (60) can be transmitted to the integrated control unit (80).

[0186] The integrated control unit (80) can transmit information related to the cooking appliance (1) to an external device through a communication interface (60).

[0187] The cooking appliance (1) may include a sensor unit (70) that collects sensor data related to the cooking appliance (1).

[0188] The sensor unit (70) may be a component of the first cooking device (100) and / or the second cooking device (200).

[0189] For example, the sensor unit (70) may include at least one first sensor that collects sensor data related to the operating status of the first cooking device (100).

[0190] At least one first sensor may include a container detection sensor. The container detection sensor may sense a cooking container placed in the cooking area (105). Sensing a cooking container placed in the cooking area (105) may include detecting whether a cooking container is placed in the cooking area (105).

[0191] According to various embodiments, sensing a cooking vessel placed in the cooking area (105) may include identifying a heating element (126) corresponding to a cooking vessel placed on the cooking plate (101).

[0192] The container detection sensor may include a current sensor included in a coil driving circuit for driving a heating element (126).

[0193] The first control unit (180) can perform a container detection operation to detect whether a cooking container is placed in the cooking area (105) by applying a test current to the heating element (126).

[0194] The container detection sensor may include a capacitance sensor that detects a change in capacitance that changes as a cooking container is placed on the cooking plate (101).

[0195] The control unit (180) can identify that a cooking vessel is placed on the cooking plate (101) based on the change value of the electrostatic capacitance detected by the electrostatic capacitance sensor. Furthermore, the control unit (180) can identify a cooking area in which a cooking vessel is placed among a plurality of cooking areas (105) based on the change value of the electrostatic capacitance detected by the electrostatic capacitance sensor.

[0196] The sensor unit (70) may include at least one second sensor that collects sensor data related to the operating status of the second cooking device (200).

[0197] At least one second sensor may include a door open / close sensor.

[0198] The door open / close sensor can detect whether the door (230) is open or closed. For example, the door open / close sensor may be a sensor that detects whether a latch (210) is inserted into a door hole (231a), but the type of door open / close sensor is not limited thereto.

[0199] At least one second sensor may include a container detection sensor. The container detection sensor may detect whether a cooking container is placed inside the cooking chamber (220).

[0200] Detecting whether a cooking vessel is placed inside the cooking chamber (220) may include detecting whether food is placed inside the cooking chamber (220).

[0201] The container detection sensor can be employed as a variety of sensors capable of obtaining information inside the cooking chamber (220), such as an infrared sensor or a camera.

[0202] According to various embodiments, the sensor unit (70) may include a camera that acquires information about food inside the cooking appliance (1). The camera may acquire an image of food inside the cooking appliance (1), and the cooking appliance (1) may identify the state of the food (e.g., degree of browning) based on the image of the food.

[0203] In one embodiment, the camera may be a thermal imaging camera, and the cooking appliance (1) may identify the temperature of the food based on the thermal image obtained from the thermal imaging camera.

[0204] According to various embodiments, the sensor unit (70) may include a proximity sensor that detects a user's approach to the cooking appliance (1).

[0205] According to various embodiments, the sensor unit (70) may further include a camera that captures images of the surroundings of the cooking appliance (1).

[0206] Sensor data collected by the sensor unit (70) can be transmitted to the integrated control unit (80).

[0207] The first cooking device (100) may include a first cooking element (190) and a first control unit (180) for controlling the first cooking element (190). As described above, the first cooking device (100) may further include at least one first sensor included in the sensor unit (70).

[0208] In the present disclosure, the cooking element is a component that is essentially used to cook food, and may include a heating element (126) of the first cooking device (100), a convection fan (225) of the second cooking device (200), a heater (226), etc.

[0209] As described above, if the first cooking device (100) is assumed to be an induction device, the first cooking element (190) may include a heating element (126).

[0210] The first control unit (180) can control the overall operation of the first cooking device (100). For example, the first control unit (180) can control the first cooking element (190).

[0211] The first control unit (180) controlling the first cooking element (190) may include the first control unit (180) controlling the heating element (126). The first control unit (180) controlling the heating element (126) may include the first control unit (180) controlling the operating intensity and / or operating time of the heating element (126). The first control unit (180) performing cooking in the cooking area (105) may include the first control unit (180) controlling the heating element (126) corresponding to the cooking area (105).

[0212] The first control unit (180) may include at least one processor for controlling the operation of the first cooking device (100) and at least one memory in which a program and data for controlling the operation of the first cooking device (100) are stored.

[0213] The first control unit (180) can receive a control command from the integrated control unit (80) and control the first cooking element (190) according to the control command received from the integrated control unit (80).

[0214] The second cooking device (200) may include a second cooking element (290) and a second control unit (280) for controlling the second cooking element (290). As described above, the second cooking device (200) may further include at least one second sensor included in the sensor unit (70).

[0215] As described above, if the second cooking device (200) is assumed to be an oven, the second cooking element (290) may include a convection fan (225) and / or a heater (226).

[0216] The second control unit (280) can control the overall operation of the second cooking device (200). For example, the second control unit (280) can control the second cooking element (290).

[0217] The second control unit (280) controlling the second cooking element (290) may include the second control unit (280) controlling the convection fan (225) and / or the heater (226). The second control unit (280) controlling the convection fan (225) and / or the heater (226) may include the second control unit (280) controlling the operating intensity and / or operating time of the convection fan (225) and / or the heater (226). The second control unit (280) performing cooking may include the second control unit (280) controlling the convection fan (225) and / or the heater (226).

[0218] The second control unit (280) may include at least one processor for controlling the operation of the second cooking device (200) and at least one memory in which a program and data for controlling the operation of the second cooking device (200) are stored.

[0219] The second control unit (280) receives a control command from the integrated control unit (80) and can control the second cooking element (290) according to the control command received from the integrated control unit (80).

[0220] The integrated control unit (80) can control the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200).

[0221] For example, the integrated control unit (80) can transmit control commands for controlling the first and second cooking devices (200) to the first and second control units (280) according to user input obtained through the user interface device (50).

[0222] As another example, the integrated control unit (80) can transmit control commands to the first and second control units (280) to control the first and second cooking devices (200) based on information and / or commands obtained through the communication interface (60).

[0223] The integrated control unit (80) can also switch the screen output by the display (51), which is an example of the output interface (55), based on sensor data collected through the sensor unit (70).

[0224] In addition, the integrated control unit (80) can change the layout of the control screen (UC) output by the display (51) according to the usage history of the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200), or can change the contents of the first interface (U1) and / or the second interface (U2).

[0225] The integrated control unit (80) may include at least one processor that controls the operation of the cooking appliance (1) and at least one memory in which a program and data for controlling the operation of the cooking appliance (1) are stored.

[0226] At least one memory can store data required for various embodiments. The memory may be implemented as a memory embedded in the cooking appliance (1) or as a memory detachable from the cooking appliance (1) depending on the purpose of data storage. For example, data for operating the cooking appliance (1) may be stored in a memory embedded in the cooking appliance (1), and data for expanding the functions of the cooking appliance (1) may be stored in a memory detachable from the cooking appliance (1). Meanwhile, in the case of memory embedded in the cooking appliance (1), it may be implemented as at least one of volatile memory (e.g., DRAM (dynamic RAM), SRAM (static RAM), or SDRAM (synchronous dynamic RAM)), non-volatile memory (e.g., OTPROM (one time programmable ROM), PROM (programmable ROM), EPROM (erasable and programmable ROM), EEPROM (electrically erasable and programmable ROM), mask ROM, flash ROM, flash memory (e.g., NAND flash or NOR flash), hard drive, or solid state drive (SSD). In addition, in the case of memory that can be detachably attached to the cooking appliance (1), it may be implemented in the form of a memory card (e.g., CF (compact flash), SD (secure digital), Micro-SD (micro secure digital), Mini-SD (mini secure digital), xD (extreme digital), MMC (multi-media card)), external memory that can be connected to a USB port (e.g., USB memory), etc.

[0227] In one embodiment, at least one memory may store usage history data of the first cooking device (100) and usage history data of the second cooking device (200). The usage history data of the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200) may include data regarding usage times of the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200), data regarding usage settings, etc.

[0228] The usage history data may be stored in at least one memory, categorized by date, day of the week, and / or time.

[0229] Data on usage time may include data on the usage time and usage period of the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200).

[0230] The time of use may include the date, day of the week, or time of day. The period of use may include the time elapsed from the start of cooking to the end of cooking.

[0231] Data regarding usage time may be stored in at least one memory, categorized by date, day of the week, and / or time.

[0232] Data regarding usage settings may include data regarding cooking settings of the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200).

[0233] Cooking settings may include cooking time, cooking temperature, and power. Cooking settings may also include cooking or recipe information.

[0234] Data regarding usage settings may be stored in at least one memory, categorized by date, day of the week, and / or time.

[0235] The usage history data of the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200) may be transmitted to an external device (e.g., a server device) through a communication interface (60) and stored in the external device.

[0236] At least one processor controls the overall operation of the cooking appliance (1). Specifically, at least one processor is connected to each component of the cooking appliance (1) and can control the overall operation of the cooking appliance (1). For example, at least one processor is electrically connected to a memory and can control the overall operation of the cooking appliance (1). The processor may be composed of one or more processors.

[0237] At least one processor can perform operations of the cooking appliance (1) according to various embodiments by executing at least one instruction stored in memory.

[0238] At least one processor may include one or more of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), an APU (Accelerated Processing Unit), a MIC (Many Integrated Core), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), an NPU (Neural Processing Unit), a hardware accelerator, or a machine learning accelerator. The at least one processor may control one or any combination of other components of the cooking appliance (1) and may perform operations related to communication or data processing. The at least one processor may execute at least one program or instruction stored in a memory. For example, the at least one processor may perform a method according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure by executing at least one instruction stored in a memory.

[0239] According to various embodiments, the first control unit (180) and the second control unit (280) may also be components of the integrated control unit (80), and it is obvious that the first control unit (180) and / or the second control unit (280) may perform the role of the integrated control unit (80).

[0240] Accordingly, for convenience of explanation, the first control unit (180), the second control unit (280), and the integrated control unit (80) are collectively referred to as the ‘control unit (80)’ below.

[0241] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a flowchart of a method for controlling a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0242] Referring to FIG. 7, the cooking appliance (1) can turn on the display (51) in response to the display (51) turn-on condition being satisfied (1000).

[0243] In one embodiment, the control unit (80) can control the display (51) to display the control screen (UC) as the initial screen when the display (51) is turned on in response to the display (51) turn-on condition being satisfied.

[0244] In various embodiments, the display (51) turn-on condition may include a presence condition and / or a detection condition.

[0245] The presence condition includes an event where it is strongly assumed that the user is present in the vicinity of the cooking appliance (1).

[0246] For example, the presence condition may include at least one of the power button being selected, the display (51) being touched, or the user's approach being detected.

[0247] As another example, the presence condition may include receiving a preset audio input (e.g., a wake-up word) via a microphone of at least one input interface (56).

[0248] The detection condition includes an event in which the user's intention to use one of the plurality of cooking devices (100, 200) is strongly inferred.

[0249] For example, the detection condition may include that the cooking vessel is detected by the first cooking device (100) or the second cooking device (200).

[0250] As another example, the detection condition may include receiving a preset audio input (e.g., a wake-up word) via a microphone of at least one input interface (56).

[0251] In one embodiment, the control unit (80) can control the display (51) to display the control screen (UC) as the initial screen when the display (51) is turned on in response to the existence condition being satisfied.

[0252] According to various embodiments, although not shown in FIG. 7, when the control unit (80) turns on the display (51) in response to the detection condition being satisfied, the control unit (80) may control the display (51) to display a screen related to the control of the cooking device that has detected the cooking vessel among the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200).

[0253] FIG. 8 illustrates an example of a screen provided by a display (51) when the display (51) of a cooking appliance (1) according to one embodiment is turned on by detection of a cooking vessel.

[0254] In one embodiment, the control unit (80) can control the display (51) to display a first screen (UC1) in response to the detection of a cooking vessel by the first cooking device (100) while the display (51) is turned off. The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to display a second screen (UC2) in response to the detection of a cooking vessel by the second cooking device (200) while the display (51) is turned off.

[0255] Referring to FIG. 8, the control unit (80) can control the display (51) to display the first screen (UC1) in response to detecting that a cooking vessel (ob) is placed in the cooking area (105) of the first cooking device (100) while the display (51) is turned off.

[0256] As another example, the control unit (80) can control the display (51) to display the second screen (UC2) in response to detecting that a cooking vessel is placed inside the cooking chamber (220) of the second cooking device (200) while the display (51) is turned off.

[0257] As another example, the control unit (80) may control the display (51) to display the second screen (UC2) in response to detection of the opening of the door (230) of the second cooking device (200) while the display (51) is turned off.

[0258] Meanwhile, according to various embodiments, the control unit (80) may control the display (51) to display the control screen (UC) as the initial screen when turning on the display (51) in response to the detection condition being satisfied.

[0259] The cooking appliance (1) can display a control screen (UC) based on usage history data (1100). In one embodiment, the initial screen may be a control screen (UC) including a first interface (U1) and a second interface (U2).

[0260] In one embodiment, the control unit (80) can change at least one of the layout of the control screen (UC) or the contents of the first interface (U1) and the second interface (U2) based on the usage history data of the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200).

[0261] For example, the control unit (80) can identify a target cooking device that is likely to be used at the current time among the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200) based on the usage history data of the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200).

[0262] The control unit (80) can identify a target cooking device that is likely to be used at the current time, i.e., at the time when the display (51) turn-on condition is satisfied, based on the usage history data.

[0263] As previously explained, usage history data may be stored and categorized by date, day of the week, and / or time.

[0264] For example, if the user has a history of using the second cooking device (200) on Tuesday morning (e.g., 8:00 AM) and the current time corresponds to Tuesday morning, the control unit (80) can identify the target cooking device that is likely to be used at the current time as the second cooking device (200).

[0265] As another example, if the user has a history of using the first cooking device (100) on Monday morning (e.g., 8:00 AM) and the current time corresponds to Monday morning, the control unit (80) can identify the target cooking device that is likely to be used at the current time as the first cooking device (100).

[0266] The target cooking device can be determined based on statistical probability.

[0267] For example, if the number of times a user uses the first cooking device (100) on Wednesday evening (e.g., 8:00 PM) is greater than the number of times the user uses the second cooking device (200), and the current time corresponds to Wednesday evening, the control unit (80) can identify the target cooking device that is likely to be used at the current time as the first cooking device (100).

[0268] Recent usage history may be weighted in determining target cooking appliances.

[0269] For example, if the number of times the user used the first cooking device (100) on Thursday evening (e.g., 8:00 PM) is greater than the number of times the user used the second cooking device (200), but the number of times the user used the second cooking device (200) is greater than the number of times the user used the first cooking device (100) during a recent predetermined period, and the current time is Wednesday evening, the control unit (80) can identify the target cooking device that is likely to be used at the current time as the second cooking device (200).

[0270] The target cooking device can be determined by a learned artificial intelligence model.

[0271] The learned artificial intelligence model may be trained to identify target cooking devices by using usage history data as input data.

[0272] In one embodiment, the artificial intelligence model may be stored in the memory of the cooking appliance (1). The artificial intelligence model stored in the memory of the cooking appliance (1) may be trained to identify a target cooking device using usage history data acquired by the cooking appliance (1) as input data.

[0273] If the artificial intelligence model is stored in the memory of the cooking device (1), the control unit (80) can identify the target cooking device by inputting usage history data into the artificial intelligence model stored in the memory.

[0274] In one embodiment, the artificial intelligence model may be stored in an external device (e.g., a server). The cooking device (1) may transmit usage history data to the external device via a communication interface (60), and the external device may train the artificial intelligence model based on the usage history data received from the cooking device (1).

[0275] If the artificial intelligence model is stored in an external device, the control unit (80) can control the communication interface (60) to transmit usage history data to the external device, and can receive information about the target cooking device identified using the artificial intelligence model from the external device.

[0276] The control unit (80) may consider a preset default cooking device as the target cooking device if the usage history data is not stored sufficiently to identify the target cooking device.

[0277] The preset default cooking device may be preset during the manufacturing process of the cooking device (1) or may be set according to the user's choice.

[0278] The control unit (80) can change the layout of the control screen (UC) according to the target cooking device.

[0279] Changing the layout of the control screen (UC) may include changing the arrangement of interfaces appearing on the control screen (UC) and / or displaying pop-up windows on the control screen (UC).

[0280] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining an example of areas according to priority in a control screen (UC) provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0281] Referring to FIG. 9, the control screen (UC) provided by the display (51) can be divided into a first area (h1) and a second area (h2).

[0282] The control unit (80) can change the layout of the control screen (UC) so that an interface related to a cooking device identified as a target cooking device appears in a high-priority area of ​​the control screen (UC).

[0283] Among the first area (h1) and the second area (h2), the area that is more convenient for the user to operate can be preset as the area with higher priority.

[0284] The high priority area may be preset during the manufacturing process of the cooking appliance (1) or may be set according to the user's choice.

[0285] In one embodiment, the first area (h1) positioned on the left side of the control screen (UC) may be preset to have a higher priority than the second area (h2) positioned on the right side of the control screen (UC).

[0286] The control unit (80) can change the layout of the control screen (UC) so that the first interface (U1) is placed in a first area (h1) with a high priority on the control screen (UC) and the second interface (U2) is placed in a second area (h2) with a low priority on the control screen (UC) in response to the target cooking device having a high possibility of being used at the current point in time being identified as the first cooking device (100).

[0287] The control unit (80) can change the layout of the control screen (UC) so that the second interface (U2) is placed in a first area (h1) with a high priority on the control screen (UC) and the first interface (U1) is placed in a second area (h2) with a low priority on the control screen (UC) in response to the target cooking device having a high possibility of being used at the current point in time being identified as the second cooking device (200).

[0288] According to the present disclosure, the user's convenience of operation can be improved by displaying an interface that is likely to be operated by the user in a high-priority area based on the user's history of using the cooking appliance (1).

[0289] FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining an example in which only one interface is shown in a control screen provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0290] Referring to FIG. 10, the control screen (UC) provided by the display (51) may include only one area (h3) that may include only one interface.

[0291] The control unit (80) can change the layout of the control screen (UC) so that only interfaces related to the cooking device identified as the target cooking device appear.

[0292] The control unit (80) can change the layout of the control screen (UC) so that the control screen (UC) includes only the first interface (U1) among the first interface (U1) and the second interface (U2) in response to the first cooking device (100) being identified as the target cooking device.

[0293] That is, the control unit (80) can change the layout of the control screen (UC) so that the first interface (U1) is included in one area (h3) of the control screen (UC) in response to the first cooking device (100) being identified as the target cooking device.

[0294] The control unit (80) can change the layout of the control screen (UC) so that the control screen (UC) includes only the second interface (U2) among the first interface (U1) and the second interface (U2) in response to the second cooking device (200) being identified as the target cooking device.

[0295] That is, the control unit (80) can change the layout of the control screen (UC) so that the second interface (U2) is included in one area (h3) of the control screen (UC) in response to the second cooking device (200) being identified as the target cooking device.

[0296] According to the present disclosure, the convenience of operation for a user can be improved by displaying only interfaces that the user is likely to operate based on the user's history of using the cooking appliance (1).

[0297] In one embodiment, the control unit (80) may control the display (51) to display a pop-up window containing an interface associated with a cooking device identified as a target cooking device.

[0298] The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to display a pop-up window related to the first interface (U1) in response to the first cooking device (100) being identified as the target cooking device.

[0299] The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to display a pop-up window related to the second interface (U2) in response to the second cooking device (200) being identified as the target cooking device.

[0300] According to the present disclosure, the user's convenience of operation can be improved by displaying an interface that is highly likely to be operated by the user in a pop-up window based on the user's history of using the cooking appliance (1).

[0301] FIG. 11 illustrates an example of changing the contents of interfaces in a control screen provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0302] Referring to FIG. 11, the first interface (U1) and the second interface (U2) may each include content (e.g., at least one interface element).

[0303] For example, the first interface (U1) may include a first control interface (U12), and the first control interface (U12) may include an interface element for changing cooking settings for each of the plurality of cooking areas (105). Of course, the interface element (U13) for setting the timer may also correspond to an interface element for changing cooking settings.

[0304] The interface element for changing the cooking settings for each of the multiple cooking areas (105) may have preset initial cooking settings.

[0305] When a user selects an interface element to change a cooking setting, the cooking setting can be changed based on the user's operation from a preset initial cooking setting value (e.g., heating power value, timer value).

[0306] Meanwhile, if the initial cooking settings are preset to the cooking settings desired by the user, the user can change the cooking settings for each of the multiple cooking areas (105) to the cooking settings desired by the user without much manipulation.

[0307] The interface element for changing the cooking settings may include a visual indicator indicating the initial cooking settings.

[0308] Users can check the initial cooking settings for the respective cooking area by checking the visual indicator.

[0309] In one embodiment, the control unit (80) can identify a cooking setting that is likely to be used at the current point in time of the first cooking device (100) based on the usage history data, and change the content of the first interface (U1) so that the first interface (U1) includes an interface element for selecting the cooking setting.

[0310] For example, if the user has a history of using the cooking area at the lower left of the first cooking device (100) at heating level 8 for 3 minutes on Monday morning (e.g., 8:00 AM) and the current time corresponds to Monday morning, the control unit (80) may determine the initial cooking setting value corresponding to the interface element corresponding to the cooking area at the lower left among the interface elements of the first control interface (U12) to be level 8.

[0311] That is, if the user has a history of using the cooking area at the lower left of the first cooking device (100) at heating level 8 for 3 minutes on Monday morning (e.g., 8:00 AM) and the current time corresponds to Monday morning, the control unit (80) can change the content of the first interface (U1) by changing the visual indicator corresponding to the interface element corresponding to the cooking area at the lower left among the interface elements of the first control interface (U12).

[0312] The control unit (80) may determine the initial cooking setting value corresponding to the interface element (U13) for setting the timer as 3 minutes if the user has a history of using the cooking area at the lower left of the first cooking device (100) at heating intensity level 8 for 3 minutes on Monday morning (e.g., 8:00 AM) and the current time corresponds to Monday morning.

[0313] That is, if the control unit (80) has a history of the user using the cooking area at the lower left of the first cooking device (100) at heating intensity level 8 for 3 minutes on Monday morning (e.g., 8:00 AM) and the current time corresponds to Monday morning, the control unit (80) can change the content of the first interface (U1) by changing the visual indicator corresponding to the interface element (U13) for setting the timer.

[0314] The second interface (U2) may include a second control interface (U22), and the second control interface (U22) may include at least one interface element for selecting a dish to be cooked.

[0315] At least one interface element that allows selection of a dish (or recipe) to be cooked may include a visual indicator representing the dish (or recipe) to be cooked.

[0316] The user can operate the second cooking device (200) by checking the visual indicator and selecting the dish (or recipe) he or she wants to cook.

[0317] In one embodiment, the control unit (80) may identify cooking settings (e.g., a dish or recipe to be cooked) that are likely to be used at the current time of the second cooking device (200) based on the usage history data, and may change the content of the second interface (U2) so that the second interface (U2) includes an interface element for selecting the cooking settings (e.g., a dish or recipe to be cooked) that are likely to be used at the current time.

[0318] For example, if the user has a history of using the second cooking device (200) to cook toast on Tuesday morning (e.g., 8:00 AM) and the current time corresponds to Tuesday morning, the control unit (80) may change the content of the second interface (U2) so that the second interface (U2) includes an interface element for selecting toast as a dish or recipe.

[0319] In one embodiment, the control unit (80) may identify cooking settings (e.g., dishes or recipes to be cooked) that are likely to be used at the current time of the second cooking device (200) based on the usage history data, and may change the layout of the second control interface (U22) so that interface elements for selecting cooking settings that are likely to be used at the current time are placed in a high-priority area.

[0320] For example, if the user has a history of using the second cooking device (200) to cook toast on Tuesday morning (e.g., 8:00 AM) and the current time corresponds to Tuesday morning, the control unit (80) may change the layout of the second control interface (U22) so that the interface element for selecting toast as a dish or recipe is placed in the upper left corner.

[0321] The cooking settings most likely to be used at the current point in time can be determined based on statistical probability, similar to the process of identifying the target cooking device.

[0322] In identifying cooking settings likely to be used at the current time, recent usage history may be weighted, similar to the process of identifying target cooking appliances.

[0323] The cooking settings most likely to be used at the current point in time can be determined by a learned artificial intelligence model, similar to the process of identifying a target cooking device.

[0324] The learned AI model may be trained to identify cooking settings that are likely to be used at the current time by using usage history data as input data.

[0325] According to the present disclosure, the user experience can be improved by changing the content of the interface to something more likely to be selected by the user based on the user's history of using the cooking appliance (1).

[0326] FIG. 12 illustrates an example of a layout change of a control screen provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment when a high priority event occurs.

[0327] Referring to FIG. 12, the cooking appliance (1) can change the layout of the control screen (UC) to include an interface related to the event when a high priority event occurs.

[0328] High priority events are predetermined events that may be preset during the manufacturing process of the cooking appliance (1) or may be set at the user's discretion.

[0329] For example, a high priority event may be a self-check event of the cooking device (100, 200) and / or a self-maintenance event of the cooking device (100, 200).

[0330] A self-check event of a cooking device may include a failure of a particular configuration being detected by the cooking device.

[0331] The control unit (80) can change the layout of the control screen (UC) so that the control screen (UC) includes a guidance interface for guiding the failure of the specific configuration in response to the detection of a failure of the specific configuration by the cooking device.

[0332] For example, in response to detection of a failure of a heating element (126) corresponding to one of the cooking areas (105) by the first cooking device (100), the control unit (80) may change the layout of the control screen (UC) so that the control screen (UC) includes a guidance interface for guiding the failed heating element (126).

[0333] At this time, the guidance interface for guiding high-priority events may be placed in a high-priority area on the control screen (UC) or provided in the form of a pop-up window.

[0334] A self-maintenance event of a cooking device may include a condition that requires the cooking device (100, 200) to perform a clean cycle being satisfied. The condition that requires the cleaning cycle being satisfied may include the cooking device (100, 200) operating a predetermined number of times, the cooking device (100, 200) operating for a predetermined amount of time, and / or the cooking device (100, 200) not performing a clean cycle for a predetermined period of time.

[0335] The control unit (80) can change the layout of the control screen (UC) so that the control screen (UC) includes a guidance interface for guiding the clean process in response to the condition that the clean process of the cooking device (100, 200) must be performed being satisfied.

[0336] For example, in response to a condition that requires the cleaning process of the second cooking device (200) being performed being satisfied, the control unit (80) may change the layout of the control screen (UC) so that the control screen (UC) includes a guidance interface (UH) for guiding the cleaning process.

[0337] A guidance interface (UH) for guiding the clean administration may include interface elements for starting the clean administration immediately.

[0338] At this time, the guidance interface for guiding high-priority events may be placed in a high-priority area on the control screen (UC) or provided in the form of a pop-up window.

[0339] According to the present disclosure, when a cooking device requires inspection or maintenance, a guidance interface is preferentially displayed on the control screen (UC), thereby guiding the user to recognize that the cooking device requires inspection or maintenance and to respond immediately.

[0340] Referring again to FIG. 7, the cooking appliance (1) can control the screen according to user input (1200).

[0341] The control unit (80) can perform an operation corresponding to the selection of the interface elements included in the control screen (UC) in response to the selection of the interface elements.

[0342] For example, the control unit (80) can switch the control screen (UC) to the first screen (UC1) in response to the selection of the interface element (U11) for switching to the first screen (UC1), or switch the control screen (UC) to the second screen (UC2) in response to the selection of the interface element (U21) for switching to the second screen (UC2).

[0343] As another example, the control unit (80) can control the first cooking device (100) according to user input input through the first control interface (U12), or control the second cooking device (200) according to user input input through the second control interface (U22).

[0344] As another example, the control unit (80) can control the first cooking device (100) according to user input entered through the first screen (UC1), or control the second cooking device (200) according to user input entered through the second screen (UC2).

[0345] FIGS. 13 and 14 illustrate a screen provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment automatically switching to a first screen.

[0346] The cooking appliance (1) can switch the screen displayed by the display (51) to the first screen (UC1) (1215) in response to the first condition being satisfied (example of 1210) while the display (51) is turned on.

[0347] The control unit (80) can automatically switch the screen displayed by the display (51) to the first screen (UC1) regardless of user input (1215) in response to the first condition being satisfied (example of 1210) while the display (51) is displaying a screen other than the first screen (UC1).

[0348] Referring to FIG. 13, the control unit (80) can automatically switch the screen displayed by the display (51) to the first screen (UC1) regardless of user input (1215) in response to the first condition being satisfied (example of 1210) while the display (51) is displaying the control screen (UC).

[0349] Referring to FIG. 14, the control unit (80) can automatically switch the screen displayed by the display (51) to the first screen (UC1) regardless of user input (1215) in response to the first condition being satisfied (example of 1210) while the display (51) is displaying the second screen (UC2).

[0350] Here, satisfaction of the first condition may include occurrence of an event that strongly suggests that the user will use the first cooking device (100) and / or occurrence of an event that requires the use of the first cooking device (100).

[0351] For example, satisfaction of the first condition may include detection of a cooking vessel by the first cooking device (100).

[0352] The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to switch a screen other than the first screen (UC1) to the first screen (UC1) in response to the detection of the position of the cooking vessel on the first cooking device (100) through the sensor unit (70) while a screen other than the first screen (UC1) is displayed.

[0353] As another example, satisfaction of the first condition may include cooking according to a recipe received from an external device via a communication interface (60) being performed using the first cooking device (100).

[0354] The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to switch a screen other than the first screen (UC1) to the first screen (UC1) in response to receiving a recipe using the first cooking device (100) from an external device via the communication interface (60) while a screen other than the first screen (UC1) is displayed.

[0355] As another example, satisfaction of the first condition may include that cooking corresponding to a cooking step according to a recipe received from an external device through a communication interface (60) is performed using the first cooking device (100).

[0356] When the recipe includes a first cooking step using a second cooking device (200) and a second cooking step using a first cooking device (100), the control unit (80) can control the display (51) to switch a screen other than the first screen (UC1) to the first screen (UC1) in response to the completion of the first cooking step using the second cooking device (200) while a screen other than the first screen (UC1) is displayed.

[0357] As another example, satisfaction of the first condition may include that the timer of the first cooking device (100) has completed.

[0358] The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to switch a screen other than the first screen (UC1) to the first screen (UC1) in response to the timer of the first cooking device (100) being completed while a screen other than the first screen (UC1) is being displayed.

[0359] As another example, satisfaction of the first condition may include that the temperature information of the material received from the temperature probe via the communication interface (60) satisfies a predetermined condition. Here, the temperature information of the material may include the temperature value of the material cooked by the first cooking device (100).

[0360] The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to switch a screen other than the first screen (UC1) to the first screen (UC1) in response to the temperature of the material received from the temperature probe reaching a predetermined temperature while a screen other than the first screen (UC1) is displayed.

[0361] FIGS. 15 and 16 illustrate a screen provided by a display of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment automatically switching to a second screen.

[0362] Referring to FIGS. 15 and 16, the cooking appliance (1) can switch the screen displayed by the display (51) to the second screen (UC2) (1225) in response to the second condition being satisfied (example of 1220) while the display (51) is turned on.

[0363] The control unit (80) can automatically switch the screen displayed by the display (51) to the second screen (UC2) regardless of user input in response to the second condition being satisfied (example of 1220) while the display (51) is turned on (1225).

[0364] Referring to FIG. 15, the control unit (80) can automatically switch the screen displayed by the display (51) to the second screen (UC2) regardless of user input in response to the second condition being satisfied (example of 1220) while the display (51) is displaying the control screen (UC) (1225).

[0365] Referring to FIG. 16, the control unit (80) can automatically switch the screen displayed by the display (51) to the second screen (UC2) regardless of user input in response to the second condition being satisfied (example of 1220) while the display (51) is displaying the first screen (UC1) (1225).

[0366] Here, satisfaction of the second condition may include occurrence of an event that strongly suggests that the user will use the second cooking device (200) and / or occurrence of an event that requires the use of the second cooking device (200).

[0367] For example, satisfaction of the second condition may include detection of a cooking vessel by the second cooking device (200).

[0368] The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to switch a screen other than the second screen (UC2) to the second screen (UC2) in response to a cooking vessel being detected in the cooking chamber (220) of the second cooking device (200) through the sensor unit (70) while a screen other than the second screen (UC2) is displayed.

[0369] As another example, satisfaction of the second condition may include cooking according to a recipe received from an external device via a communication interface (60) using a second cooking device (200).

[0370] The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to switch a screen other than the second screen (UC2) to the second screen (UC2) in response to receiving a recipe using the second cooking device (200) from an external device via the communication interface (60) while a screen other than the second screen (UC2) is displayed.

[0371] As another example, satisfaction of the second condition may include that cooking corresponding to a cooking step according to a recipe received from an external device through a communication interface (60) is performed using a second cooking device (200).

[0372] When a recipe includes a first cooking step using a first cooking device (100) and a second cooking step using a second cooking device (200), the control unit (80) can control the display (51) to switch a screen other than the second screen (UC2) to the second screen (UC2) in response to the completion of the first cooking step using the first cooking device (100) while a screen other than the second screen (UC2) is displayed.

[0373] As another example, satisfaction of the second condition may include that the timer of the second cooking device (200) has completed.

[0374] The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to switch a screen other than the second screen (UC2) to the second screen (UC2) in response to the completion of the timer of the second cooking device (200) while a screen other than the second screen (UC2) is displayed.

[0375] As another example, the satisfaction of the second condition may include that the temperature information of the material received from the temperature probe via the communication interface (60) satisfies a predetermined condition. Here, the temperature information of the material may include the temperature value of the material cooked by the second cooking device (200).

[0376] The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to switch a screen other than the second screen (UC2) to the second screen (UC2) in response to the temperature of the material received from the temperature probe reaching a predetermined temperature while a screen other than the second screen (UC2) is displayed.

[0377] As another example, satisfaction of the second condition may include detection of the opening or closing of the door (230) through the sensor unit (70).

[0378] The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to switch a screen other than the second screen (UC2) to the second screen (UC2) in response to detection of the opening or closing of the door (230) while a screen other than the second screen (UC2) is displayed.

[0379] According to the present disclosure, the screen displayed by the display (51) can be automatically switched to the screen required at the current time without the user's intervention, thereby improving the user's convenience.

[0380] According to various embodiments, the control unit (80) may switch the screen displayed by the display (51) based on processing voice input received through the microphone of the user interface device (50).

[0381] For example, if a control command corresponding to a voice input received through a microphone of a user interface device (50) is related to the first cooking device (100), the control unit (80) can switch the screen displayed by the display (51) to the first screen (UC1).

[0382] As another example, the control unit (80) can switch the screen displayed by the display (51) to the second screen (UC2) if the control command corresponding to the voice input received through the microphone of the user interface device (50) is related to the second cooking device (200).

[0383] According to the present disclosure, a user can easily switch screens even through voice commands.

[0384] According to various embodiments, when the cooking appliance (1) automatically switches the screen displayed by the display (51), a visual notification indicating that the screen is switching may be output through the display (51) before the screen is switched. In one embodiment, the cooking appliance (1) may output a visual notification indicating that the screen is switching through the display (51) and then switch the screen after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. The visual notification may be in the form of a pop-up, but the form of the visual notification is not limited thereto.

[0385] As another example, when the cooking appliance (1) automatically switches the screen displayed by the display (51), after the screen switches, a visual notification indicating that the screen has switched may be output through the display (51).

[0386] Automatically switching the screen displayed by the display (51) may include an operation (1215) of automatically switching the screen displayed by the display (51) to a first screen (UC1) regardless of user input and / or an operation (1225) of automatically switching the screen displayed by the display (51) to a second screen (UC2) regardless of user input.

[0387] In one embodiment, if a visual notification indicating that a screen is about to transition is displayed prior to the screen transition, the visual notification may include an interface element for asking for the intent to transition the screen.

[0388] The user can allow or deny a screen transition through an interface element that prompts the user for permission to transition.

[0389] The control unit (80) can output a visual notification indicating that the screen is about to be switched through the display (51) before the screen is switched, and can switch the screen displayed by the display (51) in response to receiving a positive response through the interface element for asking the user's intention to switch the screen. The control unit (80) can output a visual notification indicating that the screen is about to be switched through the display (51) before the screen is switched, and can not switch the screen displayed by the display (51) in response to receiving a negative response through the interface element for asking the user's intention to switch the screen.

[0390] The user can make various settings related to the function (hereinafter referred to as the 'switching function') that automatically switches the screen displayed by the display (51) regardless of user input.

[0391] For example, the cooking appliance (1) may provide an interface for turning the switching function on or off. The cooking appliance (1) may automatically switch the screen displayed by the display (51) regardless of user input in response to a predetermined condition being satisfied only when the switching function is on.

[0392] On the other hand, the cooking appliance (1) may not automatically switch the screen displayed by the display (51) regardless of user input when the switching function is turned off.

[0393] As another example, the cooking appliance (1) can turn on or off a function (hereinafter referred to as the "visual notification output function") that outputs a visual notification when the screen displayed by the display (51) is automatically switched regardless of user input. The cooking appliance (1) can automatically output a visual notification when the screen displayed by the display (51) is switched only when the visual notification output function is turned on.

[0394] On the other hand, the cooking appliance (1) may not output a visual notification when automatically switching the screen displayed by the display (51) if the visual notification output function is turned off.

[0395] As another example, the cooking appliance (1) may provide, with respect to the visual notification output function, a first setting in which the visual notification includes an interface element for asking the user's intent to switch screens, and a second setting in which the visual notification does not include an interface element for asking the user's intent to switch screens. The cooking appliance (1) may output a visual notification including an interface element for asking the user's intent to switch screens when automatically switching screens displayed by the display (51) only when the first setting is selected. If the visual notification includes an interface element for asking the user's intent to switch screens, the cooking appliance (1) cannot switch screens without a positive response from the user.

[0396] On the other hand, when the second setting is selected, the cooking appliance (1) may output a visual notification that does not include an interface element for asking for the user's intention to switch the screen when automatically switching the screen displayed by the display (51). In this case, the cooking appliance (1) may automatically switch the screen in response to a predetermined period of time having elapsed since the visual notification was output.

[0397] According to the present disclosure, user convenience can be improved by providing various options according to user needs in relation to the automatic screen switching function.

[0398] A cooking appliance (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a first cooking device (100); a second cooking device (200); a display (51) that displays a control screen (UC) including a first interface (U1) related to the first cooking device (100) and a second interface (U2) related to the second cooking device (200); and a control unit (80) that changes at least one of the layout of the control screen (UC) or the contents of the first interface (U1) and the second interface (U2) based on usage history data of the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200).

[0399] The control unit (80) can identify a target cooking device with a high possibility of being used at the current time among the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200) based on the usage history data.

[0400] The control unit (80) can change the layout of the control screen (UC) so that the first interface (U1) is placed in a first area with a high priority on the control screen (UC) and the second interface (U2) is placed in a second area with a low priority on the control screen (UC) in response to the first cooking device (100) being identified as the target cooking device.

[0401] The control unit (80) can change the layout of the control screen (UC) so that the control screen (UC) includes only the first interface (U1) among the first interface (U1) and the second interface (U2) in response to the first cooking device (100) being identified as the target cooking device.

[0402] The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to display a pop-up window related to the first interface (U1) in response to the first cooking device (100) being identified as the target cooking device.

[0403] The above control unit (80) can identify cooking settings that are likely to be used at the current time of the first cooking device (100) based on the usage history data.

[0404] The control unit (80) can change the content of the first interface (U1) so that the first interface (U1) includes an interface element for selecting the cooking settings.

[0405] The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to display the control screen (UC) as the initial screen in response to the turn-on condition of the display (51) being satisfied.

[0406] The turn-on condition of the display (51) may include a presence condition including at least one of the power button being selected, the display (51) being touched, or a user's approach being detected, and a detection condition including the cooking vessel being detected by the first cooking device (100) or the second cooking device (200).

[0407] The above control unit (80) can control the display (51) to display the control screen (UC) as the initial screen in response to the existence condition being satisfied.

[0408] The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to display a screen related to the control of the cooking device that detected the cooking vessel among the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200) as the initial screen in response to the detection condition being satisfied.

[0409] The first interface (U1) may include a first interface (U1) element for switching the control screen (UC) to a first screen (UC1) related to the control of the first cooking device (100).

[0410] The second interface (U2) may include a second interface (U2) element for switching the control screen (UC) to a second screen (UC2) related to the control of the second cooking device (200).

[0411] The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to switch the first screen (UC1) to the second screen (UC2) in response to detection of the opening or closing of the door of the second cooking device (200) while the display (51) is displaying the first screen (UC1).

[0412] The control unit (80) can control the display (51) to switch the first screen (UC1) to the second screen (UC2) in response to the detection of a cooking vessel by the second cooking device (200) while the display (51) is displaying the first screen (UC1).

[0413] A method for controlling a cooking appliance (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include: displaying a control screen (UC) including a first interface (U1) related to the first cooking device (100) and a second interface (U2) related to the second cooking device (200); and changing at least one of the layout of the control screen (UC) or the contents of the first interface (U1) and the second interface (U2) based on usage history data of the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200).

[0414] Changing the layout of the above control screen (UC) may include identifying a target cooking device that is likely to be used at the current time among the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200) based on the usage history data.

[0415] Changing the layout of the control screen (UC) may include changing the layout of the control screen (UC) so that the first interface (U1) is placed in a first area with a high priority on the control screen (UC) and the second interface (U2) is placed in a second area with a low priority on the control screen (UC) in response to the first cooking device (100) being identified as the target cooking device.

[0416] Changing the layout of the control screen (UC) may include changing the layout of the control screen (UC) so that the control screen (UC) includes only the first interface (U1) among the first interface (U1) and the second interface (U2) in response to the first cooking device (100) being identified as the target cooking device.

[0417] Changing the layout of the control screen (UC) may include displaying a pop-up window related to the first interface (U1) in response to the first cooking device (100) being identified as the target cooking device.

[0418] Changing the contents of the first interface (U1) and the second interface (U2) may include identifying cooking settings that are likely to be used at the current point in time of the first cooking device (100) based on the usage history data.

[0419] Changing the contents of the first interface (U1) and the second interface (U2) may include changing the contents of the first interface (U1) such that the first interface (U1) includes an interface element for selecting the cooking setting.

[0420] The control method of the above cooking appliance (1) may further include controlling the display (51) to display the control screen (UC) as an initial screen in response to satisfaction of a turn-on condition of the display (51).

[0421] The turn-on condition of the display (51) may include a presence condition including at least one of the following: the power button being selected, the display (51) being touched, and the user's approach being detected; and a detection condition including the cooking vessel being detected by the first cooking device (100) or the second cooking device (200).

[0422] The control method of the above cooking appliance (1) may further include controlling the display (51) to display the control screen (UC) as the initial screen in response to the existence condition being satisfied; and controlling the display (51) to display a screen related to the control of a cooking device that has detected the cooking vessel among the first cooking device (100) and the second cooking device (200) as the initial screen in response to the detection condition being satisfied.

[0423] The first interface (U1) may include a first interface (U1) element for switching the control screen (UC) to a first screen (UC1) related to the control of the first cooking device (100).

[0424] The second interface (U2) may include a second interface (U2) element for switching the control screen (UC) to a second screen (UC2) related to the control of the second cooking device (200).

[0425] The control method of the above cooking appliance (1) may further include controlling the display (51) to switch the first screen (UC1) to the second screen (UC2) in response to detection of opening or closing of the door of the second cooking appliance (200) while the display (51) is displaying the first screen (UC1).

[0426] The control method of the above cooking appliance (1) may further include controlling the display (51) to switch the first screen (UC1) to the second screen (UC2) in response to the detection of a cooking vessel by the second cooking device (200) while the display (51) is displaying the first screen (UC1).

[0427] Meanwhile, the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in the form of a recording medium storing computer-executable instructions. The instructions may be stored in the form of program code, and when executed by a processor, may generate program modules to perform the operations of the disclosed embodiments. The recording medium may be implemented as a computer-readable recording medium.

[0428] Computer-readable storage media include all types of storage media that store instructions that can be deciphered by a computer. Examples include read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic tape, magnetic disks, flash memory, and optical data storage devices.

[0429] Additionally, a computer-readable recording medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, the term "non-transitory storage medium" simply means a tangible device that does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves). This term does not distinguish between cases where data is permanently stored in the storage medium and cases where data is temporarily stored. For example, a "non-transitory storage medium" may include a buffer in which data is temporarily stored.

[0430] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable recording medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product (e.g., a downloadable app) may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated on a machine-readable recording medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0431] The disclosed embodiments have been described with reference to the attached drawings as described above. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in forms other than the disclosed embodiments without altering the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. The disclosed embodiments are illustrative and should not be construed as limiting.

Claims

1. First cooking device; Second cooking device; A display displaying a control screen including a first interface related to the first cooking device and a second interface related to the second cooking device; and A cooking appliance including a control unit that changes at least one of the layout of the control screen or the contents of the first interface and the second interface based on the usage history data of the first cooking device and the second cooking device.

2. In paragraph 1, The above control unit, Based on the above usage history data, identify a target cooking device with a high possibility of being used at the current time among the first cooking device and the second cooking device, A cooking appliance that changes the layout of the control screen so that the first interface is placed in a first area with a high priority on the control screen and the second interface is placed in a second area with a low priority on the control screen in response to the first cooking device being identified as the target cooking device.

3. In paragraph 1, The above control unit, Based on the above usage history data, identify a target cooking device with a high possibility of being used at the current time among the first cooking device and the second cooking device, A cooking appliance that changes the layout of the control screen so that the control screen includes only the first interface among the first interface and the second interface in response to the first cooking device being identified as the target cooking device.

4. In paragraph 1, The above control unit, Based on the above usage history data, identify a target cooking device with a high possibility of being used at the current time among the first cooking device and the second cooking device, A cooking appliance that controls the display to display a pop-up window related to the first interface in response to the first cooking device being identified as the target cooking device.

5. In paragraph 1, The above control unit, Identifying cooking settings that are likely to be used at the current time of the first cooking device based on the above usage history data, A cooking appliance that changes the content of the first interface so that the first interface includes an interface element for selecting the cooking setting.

6. In paragraph 1, The above control unit, A cooking appliance that controls the display to display the control screen as an initial screen in response to satisfaction of a turn-on condition of the display.

7. In paragraph 6, The turn-on condition of the above display is: A presence condition including at least one of the power button being selected, the display being touched, or a user's approach being detected, and a detection condition including the cooking utensil being detected by the first cooking device or the second cooking device, The above control unit, Controlling the display to display the control screen as the initial screen in response to the above existence condition being satisfied; A cooking appliance that controls the display to display a screen related to the control of a cooking device that has detected the cooking container among the first cooking device and the second cooking device as the initial screen in response to the above detection condition being satisfied.

8. In paragraph 1, The above first interface is, Including a first interface element for switching the above control screen to a first screen related to the control of the first cooking device; The above second interface is, A cooking appliance comprising a second interface element for switching the above control screen to a second screen related to the control of the second cooking device.

9. In paragraph 8, The above control unit, A cooking appliance that controls the display to switch the first screen to the second screen in response to detecting the opening or closing of the door of the second cooking appliance while the display is displaying the first screen.

10. In paragraph 8, The above control unit, A cooking appliance that controls the display to switch the first screen to the second screen in response to the detection of a cooking vessel by the second cooking device while the display is displaying the first screen.

11. A method for controlling a cooking appliance including a first cooking device and a second cooking device, Displaying a control screen including a first interface related to the first cooking device and a second interface related to the second cooking device; A method for controlling a cooking appliance, comprising: changing at least one of the layout of the control screen or the contents of the first interface and the second interface based on the usage history data of the first cooking device and the second cooking device.

12. In paragraph 11, Changing the layout of the above control screens, Based on the above usage history data, a target cooking device having a high possibility of being used at the current time is identified among the first cooking device and the second cooking device; A method for controlling a cooking appliance, comprising: changing the layout of the control screen so that the first interface is placed in a first area with a high priority on the control screen and the second interface is placed in a second area with a low priority on the control screen in response to the first cooking device being identified as the target cooking device; 13. In paragraph 11, Changing the layout of the above control screens, Based on the above usage history data, a target cooking device having a high possibility of being used at the current time is identified among the first cooking device and the second cooking device; A method for controlling a cooking appliance, comprising: changing the layout of the control screen so that the control screen includes only the first interface among the first interface and the second interface in response to the first cooking device being identified as the target cooking device; 14. In paragraph 11, Changing the layout of the above control screens, Based on the above usage history data, a target cooking device having a high possibility of being used at the current time is identified among the first cooking device and the second cooking device; A method for controlling a cooking appliance, comprising: displaying a pop-up window related to the first interface in response to the first cooking device being identified as the target cooking device; 15. In paragraph 11, Changing the contents of the first interface and the second interface, Identifying cooking settings that are likely to be used at the current time of the first cooking device based on the above usage history data, A method for controlling a cooking appliance, comprising: changing the content of the first interface so that the first interface includes an interface element for selecting the cooking setting.

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