ICT-based smart breadmaking fermenter connected to cloud server

Abstract

Embodiments relate to a method for operating a cloud server for an ICT-based breadmaking fermenter, the method comprising the steps of: receiving, from a user device, recipe information and target time information input by a user; receiving temperature information and humidity information, collected by a breadmaking fermenter, about the temperature and humidity in a fermentation container; generating a fermentation scenario on the basis of the temperature information, the humidity information, the recipe information, and the target time information; and transmitting the generated fermentation scenario to the breadmaking fermenter, thereby causing the breadmaking fermenter to operate according to the fermentation scenario.

Description

ICT-based smart bread fermenter connected to a cloud server

[0001] The present invention relates to an ICT-based smart bread fermenter connected to a cloud server.

[0002] [Description of Nationally Supported Research and Development]

[0003] The research of this invention was conducted with financial support from the Ministry of SMEs and Startups of the Republic of Korea through the First-Time Youth Startup Project (Project Detailed Project Name: 2024 First-Time Youth Startup Support Project for Preliminary Entrepreneurs, Project Number: 20211263, Contribution: 100%).

[0004] In the modern baking industry, bread leaveners (or dough conditioners) play a crucial role. They assist in the fermentation process of dough and maintain a constant temperature and humidity to promote yeast activity. They also regulate the temperature and texture of bread dough, making it ideal for the baking process. However, these devices are difficult for the average user to use properly, and the hardware required to switch between refrigerated and warm temperatures for fermentation is complex and resource-intensive.

[0005] Furthermore, traditional bread fermenters are limited in their ability to provide consistent temperature control, which can impact the quality of products requiring more complex fermentation conditions, such as naturally fermented breads. Furthermore, precise control of dough temperature and texture can be technically challenging for users, and this control is crucial for ensuring consistent dough quality.

[0006] To address these issues, a bread fermenter with both warm and cold fermentation functions can be designed to enable precise temperature control, thereby improving the quality of fermented bread dough and facilitating easier operation. Furthermore, there is a need for a bread fermenter that integrates both refrigeration and warming functions, thereby saving hardware resources and enhancing the efficiency of the baking process.

[0007] Various embodiments of the present invention are intended to solve the above problems, thereby increasing the user friendliness of a bread fermenter and providing functions that meet various baking needs.

[0008] To this end, the bread fermentation machine according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is connected to an ICT-based cloud server, and a service is provided through the cloud server that recommends an optimal temperature and fermentation time even for various recipes and limited usage time of the user.

[0009] The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0010] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, a method of operating a cloud server connected to a user device and a bread fermenter includes: receiving recipe information and target time information by user input from a user device; receiving temperature information and humidity information within a fermentation container collected by a bread fermenter; generating a fermentation scenario based on the temperature information, the humidity information, the recipe information, and the target time information; and transmitting the generated fermentation scenario to a bread fermenter, thereby causing the bread fermenter to operate according to the fermentation scenario, wherein the fermentation scenario may include schedule information for operating the bread fermenter in a refrigerated fermentation mode and a warm fermentation mode for the target time.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the bread fermenter comprises: a main body having a door for opening and closing an internal space; a fermentation container provided in the internal space of the main body; one or more internal containers detachably stored within the fermentation container; a temperature control device including a heat generating / heat absorbing device, a circulation device, and a sensor unit for controlling a temperature of the internal container; a touch display provided in the main body; and a control unit configured to control the temperature control device and the touch display, wherein the control unit can operate to control the temperature control device to maintain the temperature within the fermentation container at a temperature of 24 to 28 degrees in the warm fermentation mode and at 4 to 5 degrees in the refrigerated fermentation mode.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit of the bread fermenter may be configured to: operate the heat generating / heat absorbing device to heat the inside of the fermentation container for a predetermined period of time when the warm fermentation mode is initiated; operate the circulation device to exhaust the inside of the fermentation container when the internal temperature of the fermentation container is higher than a first range than a target temperature based on a detection value of the sensor unit; and operate the heat generating / heat absorbing device to heat the inside of the fermentation container when the internal temperature of the fermentation container is lower than a second range than a target temperature based on a detection value of the sensor unit.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the method comprises: receiving temperature information and humidity information at regular intervals while the bread fermenter operates according to the fermentation scenario; comparing the received temperature information and humidity information with the fermentation scenario to determine whether the fermentation scenario needs to be modified; and, if the fermentation scenario needs to be modified, modifying the fermentation scenario and transmitting the modified fermentation scenario to the bread fermenter and a user device, wherein the bread fermenter is caused to operate according to the modified fermentation scenario, and the user device is caused to provide information on the modified fermentation scenario.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the method comprises: receiving a modified target time from the user device and modifying the fermentation scenario; and transmitting the fermentation scenario with the modified target time to the bread fermenter, wherein the bread fermenter can be caused to operate according to the modified fermentation scenario.

[0015] A method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure further comprises: in response to receiving a signal from the bread fermenter indicating that an operation according to the fermentation scenario or the modified fermentation scenario is completed, providing information requesting an evaluation of the completed fermentation scenario to the user device; and storing temperature information, humidity information, and the recipe information and target time information related to the fermentation scenario or the modified fermentation scenario in a database based on the evaluation of the completed fermentation scenario received from the user device, wherein the step of generating the fermentation scenario may be generated based on the information stored in the database.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the recipe information includes information about the type of bread and information about preferences including acidity and nuttiness, and the evaluation of the completed fermentation scenario may include evaluation information about the information about the type of bread and the information about the preferences.

[0017] An ICT-based bread fermentation machine connected to a cloud server according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a service that recommends an optimal temperature and fermentation time for various recipes and limited usage time of the user through the cloud server, thereby enabling even novice users to easily and successfully ferment bread dough, reducing the hardware complexity of the fermentation machine, minimizing resource consumption, and improving the quality and consistency of bread.

[0018] In other words, the bread fermenter according to the present disclosure can provide a significant advancement in improving both efficiency and product quality in the bread industry.

[0019] It is convenient to use as it can operate according to various fermentation scenarios, and it can provide energy-efficient warm and cold fermentation.

[0020] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0021] Various embodiments are described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to similar elements generally. In the following examples, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of one or more embodiments. However, it will be apparent that such embodiments may be practiced without these specific details.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bread fermenter according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating an environment in which a bread fermenter according to one embodiment of the present disclosure operates.

[0024] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a bread fermenter and a cloud server according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a fermentation scenario in which a bread fermenter according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can operate.

[0026] FIG. 5 is a functional diagram of a bread fermenter, a user device, and a cloud server according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a process for generating a fermentation scenario to be operated in a bread fermenter at the request of a user device in a cloud server according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a process by which a cloud server monitors a fermentation scenario operating in a bread fermenter according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a process for providing warm and cold fermentation functions in a bread fermenter according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 9 illustrates bread fermenters according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0031] [Explanation of symbols]

[0032] 10: Bread fermenter 100: Body

[0033] 11: User device 110: Fermentation container

[0034] 111: Door 12: Server

[0035] 120: Internal container 13: Network

[0036] 130: Touch display 210: Control unit

[0037] 220: Display 230: Timer

[0038] 240: Server communication section 250: Short-range communication section

[0039] 260: I / O interface 270: Temperature / time setting unit

[0040] 280: Temperature control unit 281: Heat generation / heat absorption device

[0041] 282: Circulation device 283: Temperature sensor

[0042] C: Refrigerated fermentation H: Warm fermentation

[0043] Various embodiments and / or aspects are now disclosed with reference to the drawings. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the aspect(s) may be practiced without these specific details. The following description and the accompanying drawings detail specific exemplary aspects of one or more aspects. However, these aspects are exemplary, and any of the various methods within the principles of the various aspects may be utilized, and the description is intended to encompass all such aspects and their equivalents. Specifically, the terms "embodiment," "example," "aspect," and "example" as used herein are not intended to imply that any aspect or design described therein is preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs.

[0044] Hereinafter, regardless of the drawing numbers, identical or similar components are assigned the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted. Furthermore, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if a detailed description of a related known technology is judged to obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. Furthermore, the attached drawings are only intended to facilitate easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical concepts disclosed in this specification are not limited by the attached drawings.

[0045] Although the terms "first," "second," etc. are used to describe various elements or components, these elements or components are not limited by these terms. These terms are merely used to distinguish one element or component from another. Accordingly, it should be understood that a "first element or component" referred to below may also be a "second element or component" within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0046] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used in their common sense to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. Furthermore, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly and specifically defined otherwise.

[0047] Furthermore, the term "or" is intended to mean an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or." That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from context, "X employs A or B" is intended to mean either of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X employs A; X employs B; or X employs both A and B, "X employs A or B" can apply to any of these cases. Furthermore, the term "and / or" as used herein should be understood to refer to and include all possible combinations of one or more of the associated items listed.

[0048] Additionally, it should be understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" imply the presence of a given feature and / or component, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, components, and / or groups thereof. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified or clear from context to refer to the singular form, the singular form in the specification and claims should generally be construed to mean "one or more."

[0049] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

[0050] When an element or layer is referred to as being "on" or "on" another element or layer, this includes not only directly on the other element or layer, but also whether or not there are other intervening elements or layers. Conversely, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" or "directly on" the other element or layer, this means that there are no intervening elements or layers.

[0051] Spatially relative terms such as "below," "beneath," "lower," "above," and "upper" may be used to easily describe the relationship between one component or another as depicted in the drawings. Spatially relative terms should be understood to include different orientations of the component during use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the drawings.

[0052] The purposes and effects of the present invention, as well as the technical configurations for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described in detail below, along with the accompanying drawings. In describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of known functions or configurations will be omitted if they are deemed to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the invention. Furthermore, the terms described below are defined based on their functions in the present invention and may vary depending on the intentions or practices of the user or operator.

[0053] However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and can be implemented in various other forms. These embodiments are provided solely to ensure the completeness of the present invention and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the disclosure. The present invention is defined solely by the scope of the claims. Therefore, such definitions should be based on the contents of this specification.

[0054] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bread fermenter (10) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0055] Referring to FIG. 1, a bread fermenter (10) according to one embodiment may include a main body (100) defining an internal space. The main body (100) (or housing) may be treated to have high insulation performance so that external temperature and humidity do not affect the internal space. For example, the main body (100) may use a specific material having an insulation effect, or an insulation layer may be embedded in a member defining an outer surface.

[0056] The fermentation container (110) may be manufactured from a material with excellent heat transfer properties. This is to facilitate rapid temperature changes through heated or cooled air supplied by a temperature control device. The fermentation container may be equipped with one or more inner containers (120) for preparing and storing bread dough, and these inner containers may be manufactured from glass for preparing and storing bread dough.

[0057] A fermentation container (110) may be provided in the internal space of the main body (100). The main body (100) may include a door (111) for opening and closing the fermentation container (110).

[0058] The fermentation container (110) may be a storage space that defines a storage space for bread dough and blocks external heat to maintain an internal constant temperature.

[0059] In one embodiment, the interior of the fermentation container (110) can be temperature and humidity controlled so that the bread dough can be fermented by refrigerating or warming it using a temperature control device.

[0060] The fermentation container (110) may be manufactured from a material with excellent heat transfer properties to achieve rapid temperature changes through heated or cooled air by a temperature control device. For example, the fermentation container (110) may be made of copper or aluminum.

[0061] One or more inner containers (120) may be provided inside the fermentation container (110). The inner container (120) may include a space for producing and storing bread dough. The inner container (120) may be made of a glass material for producing and storing bread dough.

[0062] In one embodiment, the inner container (120) can be retractably stored in the inner space of the fermentation container (110). A user of the bread fermenter (10) can access the interior of the fermentation container (110) through the door (111) and store one or more inner containers (120) in the fermentation container (110).

[0063] The inner container (120) may be configured to be separated from the fermentation container (110) for convenience in manufacturing and transporting bread dough. For example, the inner container (120) may be stored horizontally within the fermentation container (110) like a tray.

[0064] The temperature control device can control the temperature and humidity of the internal space of the fermentation container (110). Accordingly, the temperature control device can maintain the naturally fermented bread dough and its auxiliary ingredient, yeast, contained in one or more internal containers (120) within the fermentation container (110) at a temperature for warm fermentation or refrigerated fermentation, depending on the fermentation stage. Warm fermentation can have a temperature range of 24 to 28 degrees Celsius, and refrigerated fermentation can have a temperature range of 4 or 5 degrees Celsius.

[0065] In one embodiment, the means for heating or refrigerating the internal space of the fermentation container (110) in the temperature control device may be an electric heater that generates / absorbs heat by electrical resistance.

[0066] For example, the temperature control device may be a Peltier element that generates / absorbs heat through the thermoelectric effect. Also, for example, the heat dissipation means in the temperature control device may be a cooling fan.

[0067] Figure 2 is a diagram showing an environment in which a bread fermenter (10) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure operates.

[0068] Referring to FIG. 2, in an environment in which a bread fermenter (10) operates, the bread fermenter (10) can interact with a user device (11) as a local computing device to control and monitor kneading of bread dough in the bread fermenter (10).

[0069] The user device (11) may be any computing device such as a desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet computer, smartphone, game console, television, etc.

[0070] The bread fermenter (10), the user device (11), and the server (12) can communicate via a network (13). The network (13) can be one or more types of any data communication network, such as a LAN, a WAN, the Internet, a telephone network, a cable network, a peer-to-peer network, a mesh network, etc. The server (12) can be any type or combination of types of computing devices, such as a network server, a web server, a file server, a supercomputer, a desktop computer, etc. The server (12) can be connected to a plurality of other bread fermenters (10) and user devices (11).

[0071] A cloud server (12) may be a distributed system in which various physical and data components are located in one or more locations and work together to perform a role.

[0072] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a bread fermenter (10) and a cloud server (12) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 3, the bread fermenter (10) may include a control unit (210), a display (220), a timer (230), a server communication unit (240), a short-range communication unit (250), an I / O interface (260), a temperature / time setting unit (270), and a temperature control unit (280).

[0074] According to one embodiment, the control unit (210), the display (220), the timer (230), the server communication unit (240), the short-range communication unit (250), the I / O interface (260), the temperature / time setting unit (270), and the temperature control unit (280) may all be interconnected using various buses and configured to transmit and receive data and signals. In addition, the display (220), the timer (230), the server communication unit (240), the short-range communication unit (250), the I / O interface (260), the temperature / time setting unit (270), and the temperature control unit (280) may be configured to transmit and receive data and signals with the control unit (210), and may be configured to function according to a command signal of the control unit (210).

[0075] The above-described components of the bread fermenter (10) each perform a specific function, and they are organically connected to achieve the overall operation of the bread fermenter (10).

[0076] The control unit (210) is a central control system of the bread fermenter (10) and can manage and regulate all operations. The control unit (210) may include a processor and memory. The processor may process instructions for execution to display graphical information for a GUI (graphical user interface) on an input / output device, such as a display (220) connected to the control unit (210).

[0077] The processor of the control unit (210) may include any combination of a CPU, a GPU (graphical processing unit), a single-core processor, a multi-core processor, an ASIC (application specific integrated circuit), and the like. At least one processor may be implemented in software and / or firmware in addition to a hardware implementation. The software or firmware implementation of the processor may include computer- or machine-executable instructions written in any suitable programming language to perform the various functions described above. The software implementation of the processor may be stored in whole or in part in memory.

[0078] The memory of the control unit (210) can store programs of instructions that can be loaded and executed on the processor and data generated during the execution of these programs. Examples of programs and data stored in the memory may include an operating system that controls the operation of hardware and software resources available to the user device, a network computing device (e.g., a server (12), another user device (11)), a driver for interacting with hardware devices, a communication protocol for exchanging data with the network (13) and other computing devices, and additional software applications. Depending on the configuration and type of the user device (11) and / or the cloud server (12), the memory may be volatile (such as RAM) or non-volatile (such as ROM or flash memory).

[0079] The instructions may be contained in a memory or storage device within the control unit (210). When executed by the processor, the instructions may cause the electronic device to perform a series of operations for fermenting bread dough, as described below. According to embodiments, the control unit (210) may be composed of a plurality of processors, including a communication processor and a graphical processing unit (GPU).

[0080] Additionally, the memory may be a volatile memory unit or units. For another example, the memory may be a non-volatile memory unit or units. For another example, the memory may be another form of computer-readable media, such as a magnetic or optical disk.

[0081] The display (220) can visually provide the user with the current status of the bread fermenter (10). The display (220) may include a touch circuit or a pressure sensor and receive user input therefor. The display (220) may include an LCD, LED, OLED display, etc., and may include a touchscreen function.

[0082] The timer (230) can set and manage the fermentation time based on the linkage with the control unit (210) and the temperature / time setting unit (270). The timer (230) may include a programmable timer circuit. For example, the timer (230) may include a digital or analog timer, or a software-based timer.

[0083] The server communication unit (240) can communicate with an external server using a cellular communication technique or a Wi-Fi communication technique based on linkage with the control unit (210).

[0084] The short-range communication unit (250) can perform wireless communication with an electronic device located close to the bread fermenter (10) through various communication techniques such as NFC technique or Bluetooth communication technique based on linkage with the control unit (210).

[0085] The I / O interface (260) may provide an interface (various types of data ports and connectors) for data exchange with external devices. The I / O interface (260) may include, for example, a USB, HDMI, SD card interface, etc.

[0086] The temperature / time setting unit (270) can receive the operating temperature and time settings of the bread fermenter (10) input by the user. For example, the temperature / time setting unit (270) can include a digital interface, a rotary dial, a touch screen, etc.

[0087] The temperature control unit (280) may include a heating and cooling system as a hardware device for controlling the operating temperature of the bread fermenter (10). For example, the temperature control unit (280) may include an electric resistance heater, a heat pump, a cooling coil, etc.

[0088] In one embodiment, the bread fermenter (10) can control the temperature control function and operation through the control unit (210).

[0089] For example, the bread fermenter (10) can operate the bread dough in ‘warm fermentation’ and ‘cold fermentation’ modes by the control unit (210).

[0090] In one embodiment, when the bread fermenter (10) is operating in a warm fermentation state, the control unit (210) may allow heating through the heat generating / heat absorbing device (281) to a temperature of 2 degrees or more above the set target temperature of the fermentation container (110) and the internal container (120) at the start of the first heating, and may not operate the circulation device (282) for temperature control.

[0091] After this, the control unit (210) can stop the operation of both the heat generating / heat absorbing device (281) and the circulation device (282) when the temperature after the first heating reaches the allowable range (from the target temperature to 2 degrees higher than the target temperature). Only the temperature sensor (283) operates, and the heat generating / heat absorbing device (281) and / or the circulation device (282) can operate to maintain a constant temperature state.

[0092] For example, if the temperature rises more than 2 degrees above the target temperature after the first heating and goes beyond the allowable range, the control unit (210) can operate the circulation device (282) to bring it within the allowable range, and if the temperature gradually decreases after the first heating and goes down more than 1 degree below the allowable range, the control unit (210) can operate the heat generation / heat absorption device (281).

[0093] In other words, the control unit (210) can stop the operation of the heat generating / absorbing device (281) and the circulation device (282) and operate only the temperature sensor (283) when the temperature of the fermentation container (110) and the internal container (120) reaches the allowable range (target temperature error 1 degree).

[0094] In one embodiment, when the bread fermenter (10) is operating in a refrigerated fermentation state, the control unit (210) may allow the temperature to be 2 degrees lower than the target temperature set at the start of refrigeration and may not operate the heat generating / heat absorbing device (281) for temperature control.

[0095] The control unit (210) can stop the operation of both the heating / heat absorption device (281) and the circulation device (282) and operate only the temperature sensor (283) when the temperature after the first refrigeration reaches the allowable range (from the target temperature to 2 degrees below the target temperature).

[0096] The control unit (210) operates the heat generating / heat absorbing device (281) to bring the temperature within the allowable range when the temperature after the first refrigeration falls below 2 degrees Celsius from the target temperature and falls below the allowable range. When the temperature after the first refrigeration gradually rises and rises above the allowable range by 1 degree Celsius or more, the circulation device (282) can operate.

[0097] The control unit (210) can stop the operation of both the heat generating / heat absorbing device (281) and the circulation device (282) and operate only the temperature sensor (283) when the temperature of the internal container (120) reaches the allowable range (target temperature error 1 degree).

[0098] In one embodiment, the bread fermenter (10) can control the temperature control function and operation according to the fermentation scenario through the control unit (210).

[0099] FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a fermentation scenario in which a bread fermenter according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can operate. FIG. 4 (a) is a conceptual diagram illustrating a "bread dough fermentation" scenario as one of the fermentation scenarios in which a bread fermenter can operate. FIG. 4 (b) is a conceptual diagram illustrating a "yeast (starter) preparation" scenario as one of the fermentation scenarios in which a bread fermenter can operate. FIG. 4 (c) is a conceptual diagram illustrating a "yeast (starter) storage" scenario as one of the fermentation scenarios in which a bread fermenter can operate.

[0100] For example, the bread fermenter (10) can be operated according to the scenarios of 'bread dough fermentation', 'yeast (fermentation starter) preparation', and 'yeast (fermentation starter) storage' by the control unit (210).

[0101] Referring to (a) of FIG. 4, in a 'bread dough fermentation' scenario according to one embodiment, the control unit (210) may operate the temperature control function in the order of hot fermentation (H), refrigerated fermentation (C), and hot fermentation (H). When the operation modes are sequentially performed according to the scenario, the control unit (210) may control the operating temperature of the bread fermenter (10) as illustrated in (a) of FIG. 4.

[0102] In the bread dough fermentation scenario, the control unit (210) can set the fermentation items of warm fermentation (H), refrigerated fermentation (C), and warm fermentation (H) to 5 hours, 18 hours, and 3 hours, respectively.

[0103] In some embodiments, the total fermentation time of the bread dough fermentation scenario can be manually adjusted by user input, and the control unit (210) can adjust the total required time by reducing or increasing the time of the refrigerated fermentation (C). The user can adjust the total fermentation time by using the touch display (130) provided on the main body (100) of the bread fermenter (10) or the user device (11).

[0104] Referring to (b) of FIG. 4, in the 'yeast (fermentation starter) preparation' scenario according to one embodiment, the control unit (210) can control the temperature control function in the order of refrigerated fermentation (C) and warm fermentation (H). When the operation modes are sequentially performed according to the scenario, the control unit (210) can control the operating temperature of the bread fermenter (10) as illustrated in (b) of FIG. 4.

[0105] For example, the control unit (210) can set 19 hours for refrigerated fermentation (C) and 5 hours for warm fermentation (H) as default values.

[0106] In one embodiment, the total time of the yeast preparation scenario can be manually adjusted by user input, and the control unit (210) can adjust the total required time by reducing or increasing the time of the refrigerated fermentation (C). The user can adjust the total fermentation time by using the touch display (130) or the user device (11) provided on the main body (100) of the bread fermenter (10).

[0107] Referring to (c) of FIG. 4, in the 'yeast (fermentation starter) storage' scenario according to one embodiment, the control unit (210) can operate the temperature control function in the order of warm fermentation (H) and refrigerated fermentation (C). When the operation modes are sequentially performed according to the scenario, the control unit (210) can control the operating temperature of the bread fermenter (10) as illustrated in (c) of FIG. 4.

[0108] For example, the control unit (210) can set the hot fermentation (H) to 5 hours and the cold fermentation (C) to an infinite time as default values.

[0109] In one embodiment, the total time of the yeast storage scenario can be manually adjusted by user input, and the control unit (210) can adjust the total required time by reducing or increasing the time of the refrigerated fermentation (C). The user can adjust the total fermentation time by using the touch display (130) or the user device (11) provided on the main body (100) of the bread fermenter (10).

[0110] Referring back to FIG. 3, a cloud server (12) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a control unit (310), an application providing unit (320), a user information collection module (330), a user information database (340), a recipe / process collection module (350), and a recipe database (360). Since the cloud server (12) may be connected to one or more cloud servers (12) and user devices (11) via a network (13), it may include a communication module for this purpose, but a description of matters obvious to those skilled in the art will be omitted.

[0111] The control unit (310) can manage and control all operations as a central control system of the cloud server (12). The control unit (310) can include a processor and memory.

[0112] The application provider (320) may provide a service application for providing a bread dough recipe and monitoring service, which is executed on the bread fermenter (10) and / or the user device (11). The service application for the bread fermenter (10) and the user device (11) may be provided as included in at least one computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a commodity between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage 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 App 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 may be temporarily stored or temporarily created on a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0113] The application providing unit (320) can provide information and image data, etc., displayed to the user through the bread fermenter (10) and the application running on the bread fermenter (10). For example, the application providing unit (320) can provide a graphic user interface displayed by any other type or application, including a web page, a text document, a word processing document, a spreadsheet document, or a document written in a markup language such as HTML or XML.

[0114] The user information collection module (330) can collect user information input by the user from the bread fermenter (10) or the user device (11). For example, the user information may include personal information, regional information, and recipe information of interest as optional input information.

[0115] In various embodiments, the user information database (340) may be implemented as a single physical machine or may be implemented as multiple physical machines. The user information collection module (330) may register a user of the bread fermenter (10) and / or the user device (11) based on the linkage with the user information database (340), or may authenticate the user based at least on the correlation between the account information received from the user device (11) and the account information stored in the user information database (340) that stores the user information. The user information collection module (330) may create a user profile by customizing information about the user of the bread fermenter (10) or the user device (11) based on the linkage with the user information database (340), and the created user profile may be used to provide a personalized service for recipe recommendation and storage.

[0116] The recipe / process collection module (350) can collect temperature information, humidity information, and the recipe information and target time information from the bread fermenter (10) or the user device (11). The recipe database (360) can store and update the information collected by the recipe / process collection module (350). The control unit (310) can generate an optimal fermentation scenario based on the information stored in the recipe database (360).

[0117] In addition, the recipe / process collection module (350) can collect evaluation information on a fermentation scenario completed in a bread fermenter (10) from a user device (11), and manage the evaluation information in association with a recipe in the corresponding fermentation scenario, temperature information, and humidity information based on a schedule (or time table) in the bread fermenter (10). The temperature information, humidity information, and the recipe information and target time information associated with the evaluation information can be stored in a recipe database (360). Using the data stored in the recipe database (360), the control unit (310) can generate an optimal fermentation scenario in response to a user's request.

[0118] FIG. 5 is a functional diagram of a bread fermenter (10), a user device (11), and a cloud server (12) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0119] Referring to FIG. 5, the user device (11) can register as a member and log in to the service provided by the cloud server (12) through the service application provided by the cloud server (12).

[0120] Additionally, the user device (11) can register the recipe used for the bread dough that the user performed on the bread fermentation machine (10),

[0121] The user device (11) can select one of the recommended recipes received from the cloud server (12) and the directly saved recipes. The bread fermentation device (10) linked to the user device (11) can perform a bread dough fermentation scenario according to the selected recipe. The bread dough fermentation scenario can store the target time and recipe for the bread dough process through the bread fermentation device (10).

[0122] The bread fermenter (10) can collect temperature and humidity information at regular intervals or when an event occurs (e.g., process start or completion) and transmit the collected information to a cloud server (12). The temperature and humidity information can be collected by a sensor unit (283) installed within the fermentation container (110).

[0123] The cloud server (12) can process and allocate data transmitted from the bread fermenter (10) and the user device (11). The cloud server (12) can store and manage user information, recipe information, and process information through the user information collection module (330) and the recipe / process collection module (350).

[0124] The cloud server (12) can insert or update the collected user information, process information, and recipe information into a database (e.g., user information database (340) and recipe database (360)).

[0125] Additionally, the cloud server (12) can monitor temperature and humidity information collected from the bread fermenter (10) according to a recipe selected from the user device (11). Through monitoring, the cloud server (12) can issue a command to the bread fermenter (10) to control the temperature and humidity within the fermentation container (110).

[0126] The cloud server (12) can notify the user by transmitting this to the user device (11) when the bread dough scenario (or process) starts, is completed, or when the monitoring result needs to be modified.

[0127] The user device (11) can monitor the recommended recipe provided by the cloud server (12) and the operation of the bread fermenter (10). The user device (11) can check the real-time temperature and humidity of the bread fermenter (10) and receive notifications when an abnormality occurs.

[0128] The bread fermenter (10) can operate for general refrigerated fermentation and warm fermentation, and can output a timer for operating time control and a notification for initiating or completing bread dough fermentation.

[0129] Specifically, the cloud server (12) can receive information on recipes, preferences, ingredients, and target time selected by the user through the user device (11). Here, the recipe may be the type of naturally fermented bread the user wishes to make. The preference may be the taste of naturally fermented bread, which varies depending on the fermentation scenario, such as acidity / nuttiness. The ingredients may be the characteristics and ratios of the ingredients used (such as the moisture content of the ingredients that affect fermentation), and the target time may be the target completion time of the naturally fermented bread dough.

[0130] The user device (11) can transmit the recipe, symbol, ingredient, and target time information input by the user to the cloud server (12). The cloud server (12) can generate an optimal fermentation scenario (or operating algorithm) based on the received recipe information, environmental information (temperature and humidity information) received from the bread fermenter (10), and data stored in the recipe database (360). The cloud server (12) can also select one of the pre-stored fermentation scenarios.

[0131] More specifically, the cloud server (12) can collect real-time temperature and humidity information of the bread fermenter (10) and data on pre-stored fermentation scenarios to generate a fermentation scenario of the bread fermenter suitable for the user. The user information database (340) can store the usage history of the bread fermenter (10) corresponding to the user device (11), the condition of the fermentation starter calculated based on the information, and the satisfaction information of the past recipe. Personalized information stored in the user information database (340) can also be used to generate the fermentation scenario.

[0132] The cloud server (12) can transmit the fermentation scenario generated to the bread fermenter (10) and the user device (11). The user can receive information, visualization data, etc. of the fermentation scenario generated in the user device (11). In addition, the user can manually request modification and stop of the fermentation operation of the bread fermenter (10) directly or through the cloud server (12) while the fermentation scenario is in operation through the user device (11). For example, if the user modifies the target time, the cloud server (12) can modify the fermentation scenario based on the modified target time and transmit the modified fermentation scenario to the bread fermenter (10).

[0133] Additionally, the user can check the temperature, humidity, operating status, and operating time information inside the fermentation container (110) of the bread fermenter (10) in real time through the user device (11).

[0134] When fermentation is completed according to the fermentation scenario in the bread fermenter (10), the user can confirm that fermentation is completed normally through the user device (11).

[0135] In addition, the cloud server (12) can monitor temperature information and humidity information received periodically or in real time from the bread fermenter (10) to check whether an error occurs in the bread fermenter (10). The user can also check whether an abnormality occurs during the operation of the bread fermenter (10) through the user device (11). The error may occur due to a problem in the power supply to the bread fermenter (10), a sudden change in the environment in which the bread fermenter (10) is placed, or an unexpected opening of the door (111) of the bread fermenter (10).

[0136] In the event of an error, the cloud server (12) can modify the fermentation scenario at the user's request or automatically. For example, modifying the fermentation scenario can shorten or extend the target time for completing the dough by modifying the refrigerated fermentation (C) time among existing fermentation scenarios.

[0137] Meanwhile, the user may be informed of the differences in changes in the dough (change in acidity, change in shape, etc.) that occur according to the modified fermentation scenario provided by the cloud server (12) through the user device (11).

[0138] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a process for generating a fermentation scenario to be operated in a bread fermenter (10) at the request of a user device (11) in a cloud server (12) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0139] The process (600) may begin at step 610, where the cloud server (12) receives recipe information and target time information by user input from the user device (11).

[0140] Recipe information may include information about the type of bread and preferences, including sourness and nuttiness. Specifically, information about the type of bread may include information about the ingredients of the bread dough. Target time information may include information about the time for bread fermentation. For example, a user may be required to complete bread dough fermentation within 10 hours, so the target time may be 10 hours. Depending on the target time, the order of refrigerated fermentation (C) and warm fermentation (H) included in the bread fermentation scenario, as well as their respective times and temperatures, may be adjusted.

[0141] At step 620, the cloud server (12) can receive temperature information and humidity information within the fermentation container (110) collected by the bread fermenter (10).

[0142] In one embodiment, the cloud server (12) may receive temperature information and humidity information at regular intervals. In one embodiment, the cloud server (12) may receive temperature information and humidity information of a bread fermenter (10) linked to the user device (11) in response to collecting a request from the user device (11). In one embodiment, the cloud server (12) may receive, in addition to a signal requesting the creation of a fermentation scenario from the user device (11), temperature information and humidity information received by the user device (11) from the bread fermenter (10).

[0143] At step 630, the cloud server (12) can generate a fermentation scenario based on the temperature information, humidity information, recipe information, and target time information received from the bread fermenter (10) and the user device (11).

[0144] In one embodiment, a plurality of fermentation scenarios may be pre-stored in the recipe database (360) of the cloud server (12). Each of the pre-stored fermentation scenarios may be linked to recipe information, target time information, temperature information, and humidity information. Based on the information stored in the recipe database (360) and the pre-stored fermentation scenarios, the cloud server (12) may generate an optimal fermentation scenario corresponding to the temperature information, humidity information, recipe information, and target time information received from the bread fermenter (10) and the user device (11). Alternatively, the cloud server (12) may select one of the plurality of pre-stored fermentation scenarios.

[0145] Meanwhile, in the present disclosure, the fermentation scenario may include schedule (or time table) information for the bread fermenter (10) to operate in refrigerated fermentation mode and heated fermentation mode for the target period of time. Specifically, the fermentation scenario may include information on the appropriate temperature (or allowable range) that the fermentation container (110) of the bread fermenter (10) must maintain every hour in refrigerated fermentation mode and heated fermentation mode.

[0146] At step 640, the cloud server (12) can transmit the generated fermentation scenario to the bread fermenter (10), thereby causing the bread fermenter (10) to operate according to the generated fermentation scenario.

[0147] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a process in which a cloud server (12) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure monitors a fermentation scenario operating in a bread fermenter (10).

[0148] The process (700) may begin at step 710, where the cloud server (12) receives the temperature information and humidity information detected while the bread fermenter (10) is operating according to the fermentation scenario. The bread fermenter (10) may receive the temperature information and humidity information at regular intervals while operating according to the schedule of the fermentation scenario and transmit the same to the cloud server (12).

[0149] At step 720, the cloud server (12) can compare the temperature information and humidity information received from the bread fermenter (10) with the schedule of the fermentation scenario to determine whether modification of the fermentation scenario is necessary. Through this, the cloud server (12) can monitor a situation in which the bread fermenter (10) cannot control the temperature of the fermentation container (110) according to the schedule of the fermentation scenario due to a problem such as a breakdown or power failure. For example, the cloud server (12) can compare the temperature information and humidity information received from the bread fermenter (10) with the schedule of the fermentation scenario to determine that modification of the fermentation scenario is necessary if the bread fermenter (10) cannot operate according to the fermentation scenario for a certain period (e.g., 3 periods or 10 minutes).

[0150] At step 730, if the cloud server (12) determines that modification of the fermentation scenario is necessary, it can modify the fermentation scenario and transmit the modified fermentation scenario to the bread fermenter (10) and the user device (11).

[0151] The bread fermenter (10) that receives the modified fermentation scenario from the cloud server (12) is caused to operate according to the modified fermentation scenario, and the user device (11) can provide information about the modified fermentation scenario to the user. For example, the user can recognize that the fermentation scenario has been modified through image or voice information provided through the user device (11).

[0152]

[0153] In another embodiment, the cloud server (12) may receive a modified target time from the user device (11) and modify the fermentation scenario. The cloud server (12) may transmit the fermentation scenario with the modified target time to the bread fermenter (10), thereby causing the bread fermenter (10) to operate according to the modified fermentation scenario. Through this embodiment, the present disclosure can adaptively provide an optimal fermentation scenario for the modified target time when a user requests modification of the target time.

[0154] FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a process for providing warm and cold fermentation functions in a bread fermenter (10) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0155] Referring to FIG. 8, the process (900) may begin at step 810 of heating or cooling the interior of the fermentation container (110) for a first predetermined period of time.

[0156] In step 810 according to one embodiment, when the bread fermenter (10) is operated in a warm fermentation state, the control unit (210) can heat the fermentation container (110) and the internal container (120) to a temperature 2 degrees higher than the set target temperature through the heat generating / heat absorbing device (281) at the start of the first heating. At this time, the control unit (210) may not operate the circulation device (282) for temperature control.

[0157] In step 810 according to one embodiment, when the bread fermenter (10) is operating in a refrigerated fermentation state, the control unit (210) may allow the temperature to be 2 degrees lower than the target temperature set at the start of refrigeration and may not operate the heat generating / heat absorbing device (281) for temperature control.

[0158] Here, the first predetermined time may be determined in advance based on the target temperature. In another embodiment, the first predetermined time may be determined based on the temperature inside the heating / heat absorption device (281) and the current fermentation container (110) and / or the external temperature of the bread fermenter (10).

[0159] At step 820, the process (900) can heat, cool, or exhaust the internal air of the fermentation container based on the detection value of the temperature sensor (283).

[0160] For example, when operating in the on-site fermentation mode, the control unit (210) can stop both the heat generating / heat absorbing device (281) and the circulation device (282) when the temperature reaches the allowable range (from the target temperature to 2 degrees higher than the target temperature) after the first heating. Only the temperature sensor (283) operates, and the heat generating / heat absorbing device (281) and / or the circulation device (282) can operate to maintain a constant temperature state. The control unit (210) can operate the circulation device (282) to bring the temperature within the allowable range when the temperature after the first heating exceeds the allowable range and rises by 2 degrees higher than the target temperature, and can operate the heat generating / heat absorbing device (281) when the temperature gradually decreases after the first heating and becomes 1 degree lower than the allowable range.

[0161] In other words, at step 820, the control unit (210) can stop the operation of the heat generating / absorbing device (281) and the circulation device (282) and operate only the temperature sensor (283) when the temperature of the fermentation container (110) and the internal container (120) reaches the allowable range (target temperature error 1 degree).

[0162] For another example, when operating in refrigerated fermentation mode, the control unit (210) may allow the temperature to be 2 degrees below the target temperature set at the start of refrigeration when the bread fermenter (10) operates in a refrigerated fermentation state and may not operate the heat generating / heat absorbing device (281) for temperature control. When the temperature after the first refrigeration reaches the allowable range (from the target temperature to 2 degrees below the target temperature), the control unit (210) may stop the operation of both the heat generating / heat absorbing device (281) and the circulation device (282) and operate only the temperature sensor (283).

[0163] At step 830, in process (900), the control unit (210) can determine whether the internal temperature of the fermentation container (110) is maintained within the allowable range of the target temperature for a second predetermined period of time based on the detection value of the temperature sensor (283). For example, if the target temperature is 26 degrees, the control unit (210) can define plus or minus 1 degree, i.e., 25 degrees to 27 degrees, as the allowable range, and determine whether the temperature inside the fermentation container (110) is maintained within the allowable range for the second predetermined period of time.

[0164] In other words, the second predetermined time period may be a temperature measurement cycle inside the fermentation container (110) using a temperature sensor (283). For example, the second predetermined time period may be 9 seconds, 10 seconds, or 30 seconds. In addition, the second predetermined time period may be determined based on the target temperature, the heat generating / heat absorbing device (281), the current temperature inside the fermentation container (110), and / or the external temperature of the bread fermenter (10).

[0165] At step 830, if the internal temperature of the fermentation container (110) is not maintained for a second predetermined time, the control unit (210) may return to step 820 to heat, cool, or exhaust the internal air of the fermentation container (110).

[0166] At step 830, the control unit (210) can terminate the process (800) if the internal temperature of the fermentation container (110) is maintained for a second predetermined time.

[0167] In some embodiments, the control unit (210) may measure the internal temperature of the fermentation container (110) at a period of a third predetermined time that is longer than the second predetermined time, when the internal temperature of the fermentation container (110) is maintained for a second predetermined time.

[0168] FIG. 9 illustrates bread fermenters according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0169] Referring to FIG. 9, in an environment where the bread fermenter (10) operates, the bread fermenter (10) is connected to a user device (11) as a local computing device through short-range wireless communication, and interacts with each other to control and monitor the kneading of bread dough in the bread fermenter (10).

[0170] The user device (11) may be any computing device such as a desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet computer, smartphone, game console, television, etc., on which application software for controlling and monitoring the bread fermenter (10) may be installed and executed.

[0171] The bread fermenter (10) may include a fermentation starter manager (10a), a small fermenter (10b), and a large fermenter (10c). In various embodiments of the present disclosure, a temperature control unit (280) for operating the bread fermenter (10) in refrigerated fermentation (C) and / or warm fermentation (H) may utilize a thermoelectric element (or Peltier element), thereby adjusting the output for refrigeration and warming to suit various sizes and applications. In other words, the bread fermenter (10) according to the present disclosure may be used in various capacities and environments with the same design structure.

[0172] Meanwhile, in various embodiments of the present disclosure, a method of operating a cloud server (12) connected to a user device (11) and a bread fermenter (10) includes: a step of receiving recipe information and target time information by user input from a user device (11); a step of receiving temperature information and humidity information within a fermentation container (110) collected by a bread fermenter (10); a step of generating a fermentation scenario based on the temperature information, the humidity information, the recipe information, and the target time information; and a step of causing the bread fermenter (10) to operate according to the fermentation scenario by transmitting the generated fermentation scenario to the bread fermenter (10), wherein the fermentation scenario may include schedule information for operating the bread fermenter (10) in a refrigerated fermentation mode and a heated fermentation mode for the target time.

[0173] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the bread fermenter (10) includes: a main body (100) having a door (111) for opening and closing an internal space; a fermentation container (110) provided in the internal space of the main body (100); one or more internal containers (120) detachably stored within the fermentation container (110); a temperature control device including a heat generating / heat absorbing device (281), a circulation device (282), and a sensor unit (283) for controlling the temperature of the internal container (120); a touch display (130) provided in the main body (100); and a control unit (210) configured to control the temperature control device and the touch display (130), wherein the control unit (210) controls the temperature control device to maintain the temperature within the fermentation container (110) at a temperature of 24 to 28 degrees in the warm fermentation mode and at 4 to 5 degrees in the refrigerated fermentation mode.

[0174] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit (210) of the bread fermenter (10) may be configured to: operate the heat generating / heat absorbing device (281) to heat the inside of the fermentation container (110) for a predetermined period of time when the warm fermentation mode is initiated; operate the circulation device (282) to exhaust the inside of the fermentation container (110) when the internal temperature of the fermentation container (110) is higher than a first range than a target temperature based on a detection value of the sensor unit (283); and operate the heat generating / heat absorbing device (281) to heat the inside of the fermentation container (110) when the internal temperature of the fermentation container (110) is lower than a second range than a target temperature based on a detection value of the sensor unit (283).

[0175] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the method includes: receiving temperature information and humidity information at regular intervals while the bread fermenter (10) operates according to the fermentation scenario; comparing the received temperature information and humidity information with the fermentation scenario to determine whether the fermentation scenario needs to be modified; and, if the fermentation scenario needs to be modified, modifying the fermentation scenario and transmitting the modified fermentation scenario to the bread fermenter (10) and a user device (11), so that the bread fermenter (10) can be caused to operate according to the modified fermentation scenario, and the user device (11) can be caused to provide information about the modified fermentation scenario.

[0176] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the method comprises: receiving a modified target time from the user device (11), modifying the fermentation scenario; and transmitting the fermentation scenario with the modified target time to the bread fermenter (10), wherein the bread fermenter (10) can be caused to operate according to the modified fermentation scenario.

[0177] A method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure further comprises: providing information requesting an evaluation of a completed fermentation scenario to the user device (11) in response to receiving a signal from the bread fermenter (10) indicating that an operation according to the fermentation scenario or the modified fermentation scenario is completed; and storing temperature information, humidity information, recipe information, and target time information related to the fermentation scenario or the modified fermentation scenario in a database based on the evaluation of the completed fermentation scenario received from the user device (11), wherein the step of generating the fermentation scenario may be generated based on the information stored in the database.

[0178] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the recipe information includes information about the type of bread and information about preferences including acidity and nuttiness, and the evaluation of the completed fermentation scenario may include evaluation information about the information about the type of bread and the information about the preferences.

[0179] The methods according to the embodiments described in the claims or specification of the present disclosure may be implemented in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0180] When implemented in software, a computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs (software modules) may be provided. The one or more programs stored in the computer-readable storage medium are configured for execution by one or more processors within an electronic device. The one or more programs include instructions that cause the electronic device to execute methods according to embodiments described in the claims or specification of the present disclosure.

[0181] These one or more programs (software modules, software) may be stored in a memory formed by a random access memory, a non-volatile memory including a flash memory, a read only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), a magnetic disc storage device, an optical storage device (e.g., a compact disc ROM (CD-ROM), a digital versatile disc (DVD)), a magnetic cassette, or a combination thereof. Or, the memory may be stored in a memory formed by a combination of some or all of these. Additionally, the program may be stored in an attachable storage device that is accessible via a communication network such as the Internet, an intranet, a local area network (LAN), a wide local area network (WLAN), a storage area network (SAN), or a combination thereof. Such a storage device may be connected to a device implementing an embodiment of the present disclosure via an external port. Additionally, a separate storage device on the communication network may be connected to a device implementing an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0182] In the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above, components of the electronic device included in the present disclosure are expressed singularly or plurally, depending on the specific embodiment presented. However, the singular or plural expressions for the components are selected to suit the presented situation for convenience of explanation, and the present disclosure is not limited to singular or plural components. Components expressed in plural may be composed of singular elements, or components expressed in singular may be composed of plural elements.

[0183] While the detailed description of this disclosure has described specific embodiments, it should be understood that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of this disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined not only by the scope of the claims described below, but also by equivalents thereof.

[0184] The description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments disclosed herein, but is to be construed in the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0185] The bakery fermenter according to the embodiments can provide a significant advancement in improving both efficiency and product quality in the bakery industry, and is expected to have high industrial applicability.

Claims

1. In the operation method of a cloud server connected to a user device and a bakery fermenter, A step of receiving recipe information and target time information by user input from a user device; A step of receiving temperature information and humidity information inside a fermentation container collected by a bakery fermenter; A step of generating a fermentation scenario based on the above temperature information, humidity information, recipe information, and target time information; and Including a step of causing the bakery fermenter to operate according to the fermentation scenario by transmitting the generated fermentation scenario to the bakery fermenter, The above fermentation scenario includes schedule information for the bread fermenter to operate in refrigerated fermentation mode and warm fermentation mode for the target time. Method of cloud server for ICT-based bread fermentation machine.

2. In paragraph 1, The above bread fermenter: A body having a door that opens and closes the internal space; A fermentation container provided in the internal space of the above main body; One or more inner containers detachably stored within the fermentation container; A temperature control device including a heating / heat absorption device, a circulation device and a sensor unit for controlling the temperature of the inner container; A touch display provided in the above body; and A control unit configured to control the temperature control device and the touch display, The above control unit controls the temperature control device to maintain the temperature inside the fermentation container at a temperature of 24 to 28 degrees in the warm fermentation mode and at a temperature of 4 to 5 degrees in the refrigerated fermentation mode. Method of cloud server for ICT-based bread fermentation machine.

3. In paragraph 2, The control unit of the above bread fermenter is: When the above-mentioned warm fermentation mode is initiated, the heating / heat absorption device is operated to heat the inside of the fermentation container for a certain period of time, Based on the detection value of the sensor section, if the internal temperature of the fermentation container becomes higher than the first range than the target temperature, the circulation device is operated to exhaust the inside of the fermentation container, Based on the detection value of the sensor section, if the internal temperature of the fermentation container becomes lower than a second range from the target temperature, the heating / heat absorption device is configured to operate to heat the inside of the fermentation container. Method of cloud server for ICT-based bread fermentation machine.

4. In paragraph 3, A step of receiving temperature information and humidity information at regular intervals while the above-mentioned bread fermenter operates according to the above-mentioned fermentation scenario; A step of comparing the received temperature information and humidity information with the above fermentation scenario to determine whether modification of the fermentation scenario is necessary; If modification of the above fermentation scenario is required, the step of modifying the above fermentation scenario and transmitting the modified fermentation scenario to the bread fermenter and the user device is included. wherein the bakery fermenter is caused to operate according to the modified fermentation scenario, and the user device is caused to provide information about the modified fermentation scenario. Method of cloud server for ICT-based bread fermentation machine.

5. In paragraph 3, A step of receiving a modified target time from the user device and modifying the fermentation scenario; and comprising the step of transmitting a fermentation scenario with a modified target time to the bread fermenter; The above bakery fermenter is caused to operate according to the above modified fermentation scenario, Method of cloud server for ICT-based bread fermentation machine.

6. In paragraph 4 or 5, In response to receiving a signal from said bakery fermenter indicating that an operation according to said fermentation scenario or a modified fermentation scenario has been completed, providing information requesting an evaluation of the completed fermentation scenario to said user device; and Further comprising a step of storing temperature information, humidity information, recipe information and target time information related to the fermentation scenario or the modified fermentation scenario in a database based on the evaluation of the completed fermentation scenario received from the user device, The step of generating the above fermentation scenario is generated based on the information stored in the database. Method of cloud server for ICT-based bread fermentation machine.

7. In paragraph 6, The above recipe information includes information about the type of bread, information about preferences including acidity and nuttiness, The evaluation of the above completed fermentation scenario includes evaluation information on information about the type of the bread and information about the taste. Method of cloud server for ICT-based bread fermentation machine.

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