Extraction device, information processing method, and program

Abstract

The present invention provides a technology capable of achieving appropriate extraction for a variety of extraction materials.　An extraction device 1 comprises: an extraction information acquisition unit 151 that acquires, as extraction material information, information indicating an extraction material 200 containing a designated objective component; a control information setting unit 152 that sets, on the basis of the extraction material information, control information related to the pressure of an extraction vessel 4 that extracts the designated objective component; and an extraction vessel control unit 155 that controls the pressure of the extraction vessel 4 on the basis of the control information. The control information setting unit 152 additionally sets control information related to the temperature of the extraction vessel 4, and the extraction vessel control unit 155 additionally controls the temperature of the extraction vessel 4 on the basis of the control information related to temperature.

Description

Extraction device, information processing method and program

[0001] The present invention relates to an extraction device, an information processing method, and a program.

[0002] A known conventional beverage machine is disclosed in Patent Document 1, which performs a liquid infusion process by placing a desired amount of infusion material in a chamber at atmospheric pressure, placing a desired amount of liquid in the chamber, sealing the chamber from the ambient atmosphere, and applying at least one reduced pressure cycle to the inside of the chamber, which reduces the pressure inside the chamber to form at least a partial vacuum inside the chamber, and then returning the chamber to approximately atmospheric pressure.

[0003] Patent No. 6374405

[0004] The prior art, including the technology described in Patent Document 1, does not employ a mechanism for controlling the pressure of the extraction vessel according to the extraction material, making it impossible to achieve appropriate extraction according to various extraction materials.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of such circumstances, and aims to provide a technology that can achieve appropriate extraction according to various extraction materials.

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, an extraction device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: extraction material information acquisition means for acquiring information indicating an extraction material containing a predetermined target component as extraction material information; control information setting means for setting control information related to the pressure of an extraction vessel for extracting the predetermined target component based on the extraction material information; and extraction vessel control means for controlling the pressure of the extraction vessel based on the control information.

[0007] An extraction device according to one aspect of the present invention includes an extraction vessel into which an extraction material containing a predetermined target component is inserted and which extracts the predetermined target component; an information processing unit that acquires information indicating the extraction material containing the predetermined target component as extraction material information and sets control information related to the pressure of the extraction vessel based on the extraction material information; an extraction vessel control unit that controls the pressure of the extraction vessel based on the control information; and a chamber unit that temporarily stores air exhausted from the extraction vessel by controlling the pressure.

[0008] Note that an information processing method and a program corresponding to the extraction device according to one aspect of the present invention are also provided as an information processing method and a program according to one aspect of the present invention.

[0009] According to the present invention, appropriate extraction can be achieved according to various extraction materials.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the configuration of an extraction device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the state of the device when pressure is reduced and when atmospheric pressure is released when extraction is performed using the extraction device of FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a state after extraction has been performed using the extraction device of FIG. 1, with the lid removed ... before the extraction material is pressed. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a state after extraction has been performed using the extraction device of FIG. 1, with the extract pressed. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a state after extraction has been performed using the extraction device of FIG. 1, with the extract poured into a beverage container. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of an information processing device in the extraction device main body constituting the extraction device of FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the information processing device in the extraction device main body constituting the extraction device of FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of pre-treatment of the extraction material. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of immersion of the extraction material in an extracting agent. FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the configuration of an extraction device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the function of a drain tank. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating another example of the hardware configuration of an information processing device in the extraction device main body. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of the correspondence information DB of FIG. 13.

[0011] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0012] First, the configuration of an extraction device according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the configuration of an extraction device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] The extraction device 1 is a device capable of achieving appropriate extraction for various extraction materials 200, and is configured with an extraction device main body 2, a lid 3, an extraction container 4, and a presser member 5. In this embodiment, the extraction container 4 with the presser member 5 attached is placed on top of the extraction device main body 2, and the lid 3 is further placed to cover the extraction container 4, but this is not limited to this.

[0014] The following describes the configuration and structure of the extraction material 200, extraction container 4, pressing member 5, lid 3, and extraction device main body 2 in that order.

[0015] The extraction material 200 is, for example, a solid mixture containing a predetermined target component, such as tea leaves, fruits (including citrus fruits), plant roots (including those used for herbal medicine), nuts (including those used for oil and other examples), dried goods (including those used for soup stock and sauces), etc. The predetermined target component may be, for example, theanine, glutamic acid, glutamine, arginine, asparagine, or other free amino acids (umami), flavors (aromas), etc.

[0016] The extraction container 4 is a container into which the extraction material 200 is inserted and into which the extraction agent 300 (e.g., water) is poured. The extraction container 4 is also a container capable of storing the extract 500 obtained after the predetermined target components have been extracted from the extraction material 200, and from which the extract 500 can be poured into a beverage container 600 (described later).

[0017] The extraction container 4 is, for example, transparent. In this embodiment, the extraction container 4 and the lid body 31 (described later) are both transparent, allowing the user U (see FIG. 8 ) to visually confirm whether the predetermined target component has been extracted or the extraction process. In this embodiment, the device automatically completes extraction, so if the extraction container 4 and the like are transparent, the user U can check the extraction status and can also stop the extraction at any time.

[0018] The extraction container 4 is formed in a cup shape with a bottom. Here, if the top and bottom when viewing FIG. 1 normally are referred to as "top" and "bottom" in this specification, the container bottom of the extraction container 4 is located below the extraction container 4, and the container side is located on the edge of this container bottom. The extraction container 4 is formed so that the upper end position of the container side is open. The container bottom of the extraction container 4 is designed to be placed on the housing 10 (top surface of the housing 10) of the extraction device main body 2, which will be described later.

[0019] The shape of the extraction container 4 is not particularly limited, but the extraction container 4 of this embodiment has a circular container bottom. Furthermore, the container side is cylindrical because the container bottom is circular. The size (capacity) of the extraction container 4 is set as appropriate.

[0020] The presser member 5 is inserted into the extraction vessel 4. The presser member 5 is provided to, for example, press the extraction material 200. Furthermore, the presser member 5 is provided to restrict the movement of, for example, a foam layer that forms on the surface of the extraction agent 300 during extraction. The presser member 5 can press the extraction material 200 when moved downward. Furthermore, when the presser member 5 is located above the extraction vessel 4, the presser member 5 can restrict the movement of the foam layer, as described above.

[0021] The pressing member 5 is not particularly limited in configuration or structure, but is configured to include a lower pressing portion 40, an upper pressing portion 41 arranged above the lower pressing portion 40, and a connecting portion 42 connecting the lower pressing portion 40 and the upper pressing portion 41.

[0022] The lower pressure portion 40 and the upper pressure portion 41 are each formed in a disk shape because the side of the extraction container 4 is cylindrical. The peripheries of the lower pressure portion 40 and the upper pressure portion 41 are formed to contact the inner surface of the side of the extraction container 4. In this embodiment, the above-mentioned peripheries are formed to have a sealing function (this is an example. The sealing function can restrict the movement of the extraction material 200). The lower pressure portion 40 and the upper pressure portion 41 are formed to allow the extraction agent 300 (extraction liquid 500) to pass through while restricting the movement of the extraction material 200.

[0023] The connecting portion 42 is disposed in the center of the lower presser portion 40 and the upper presser portion 41. The connecting portion 42 is formed in a pillar-like shape extending in the vertical direction. A hole (not shown) is formed in the connecting portion 42, penetrating the center of the upper presser portion 41. The hole (not shown) is formed as an attachment point for a press shaft member 50 (see FIGS. 4 to 6) described below, or as an insertion point for a rotation shaft 61 described below.

[0024] In this embodiment, the connecting portion 42 is arranged between the lower pressing portion 40 and the upper pressing portion 41, but it may also be extended above the upper pressing portion 41 and integrated into the lid body 3.

[0025] The lid 3 is composed of a lid main body 31 and a sealing member 32. The lid 3 is provided to form a first chamber CH1, which will be described later. The lid main body 31 is capable of covering the extraction vessel 4 and has a lid ceiling and lid sides. The lid ceiling of the lid main body 31 is located above the lid main body 31, and the lid sides are located below the edge of the lid ceiling. The lid main body 31 is formed so that the lower ends of the lid sides are open.

[0026] The seal member 32 is attached to the lower end of the lid side of the lid body main body 31. The seal member 32 is a member having a sealing function, such as an O-ring (it may also be a packing). The seal member 32 is in close contact with the housing 10 (the upper surface of the housing 10) of the extraction device main body 2, which will be described later.

[0027] The lid 3 is formed to be airtight so that the air (gas) inside the extraction container 4 is not released to the outside when the lid 3 covers the extraction container 4 (in this embodiment, the lid 3 is formed to be watertight as well).

[0028] The extraction apparatus main body 2 is a device that enables various controls, such as control over the extraction of a predetermined target component from the extraction material 200, control of the pressure applied to the extraction vessel 4, and even control over the provision of the extract 500 and disposal of the extraction material. The extraction apparatus main body 2 is configured with a housing 10, a drain tank 11, a first pipe 12, a second pipe 13, a pump 14, a third pipe 15, a pressure sensor 16, a reserve tank 17, a valve 18, a fourth pipe 19, a stirring mechanism 20, a temperature adjustment device 24, an LED 25, an information processing device 100, and a power source (not shown).

[0029] The housing 10 is provided to house the above-mentioned drain tank 11 through the information processing device 100. The housing 10 has an upper wall, a lower wall, and side walls, and the extraction container 4 is placed on the upper surface of the upper wall, and the lid 3 is adapted to fit tightly thereon. An input unit 116 (see FIG. 7, e.g., an operation panel) of the information processing device 100, which will be described later, and the like are provided on the outside of the housing 10, and can be operated by a user U (see FIG. 8).

[0030] The drain tank 11 is provided to restrict the movement of the extract 500 downstream of the drain tank 11. The restriction of the movement of the extract 500 by the drain tank 11 will be described later with reference to FIG.

[0031] The first pipe 12 is a pipe that connects the inside of the lid 3 that is in close contact with the top surface of the housing 10 and the drain tank 11. The second pipe 13 is a pipe that connects the drain tank 11 and the pump 14. The third pipe 15 is a pipe that connects the pump 14 and the reserve tank 17. A pressure sensor 16 is provided in the third pipe 15. Note that the arrangement of the pressure sensor 16 is merely an example. Although not specifically shown, various other sensors (e.g., atmospheric pressure sensors, temperature sensors, etc.) are provided in addition to the pressure sensor 16 in the extraction device main body 2. Signals from the sensors are sent to the information processing device 100. The fourth pipe 19 is a pipe that connects the inside of the lid 3 and the reserve tank 17 (part of which is shared with the third pipe 15). A valve 18 is provided in the fourth pipe 19.

[0032] The pump 14 is provided to move the air inside the lid 3, which is in close contact with the upper surface of the housing 10, to the reserve tank 17 by reducing the pressure. The pump 14 is controlled by the information processing device 100. The pressure sensor 16 is provided to control the pressure inside the extraction container 4. The pressure sensor 16 is connected to the information processing device 100. The reserve tank 17 is balloon-shaped and can temporarily hold the air moved by the operation of the pump 14. An expandable reserve tank 17 is used here. Note that if the movement of air makes it easier for odors to be absorbed, for example, the pump head of the pump 14 and the reserve tank 17 may be made replaceable (detachable). The opening and closing of the valve 18 is controlled by the information processing device 100.

[0033] The stirring mechanism 20 is configured to include a motor 21, an SN magnet 22 that rotates by the rotation shaft of the motor 21, and a rotor (SN magnet 23) that follows the rotation of the SN magnet 22. The stirring mechanism 20 is configured to rotate the rotor (SN magnet 23) located at the bottom of the extraction vessel 4 to stir the contents in the extraction vessel 4, i.e., the extraction agent 300 and the extraction material 200. The stirring mechanism 20 is controlled by the information processing device 100 to achieve appropriate stirring according to the extraction material 200.

[0034] The temperature control device 24 includes, for example, a heater, and is provided to adjust the temperature of the extraction container 4 according to the extraction material 200. The temperature control device 24 is controlled by the information processing device 100. An LED (light-emitting diode) 25 is provided to illuminate the extraction container 4 from below, for example.

[0035] The information processing device 100 is provided to execute various controls in the extraction device 1. The hardware configuration of the information processing device 100 will be described later.

[0036] The extraction device 1 configured as described above has a first chamber CH1 and a second chamber CH2. Air in the extraction container 4 first moves into the first chamber CH1 by operation of the pump 14. The air moved from the first chamber CH1 is temporarily stored in the second chamber CH2. The second chamber CH2 includes a reserve tank 17. As will be described later, the extraction device 1 also includes various mechanisms 400, either integrally or separately, for, for example, moving the presser member 5 up and down for pressing and for crushing the extraction material 200 in the extraction container 4.

[0037] Here, we will explain an example of the state of the device when depressurizing and when releasing atmospheric pressure during extraction using the extraction device 1. Figure 2 is a diagram that schematically shows an example of the state of the device when depressurizing and when releasing atmospheric pressure during extraction using the extraction device of Figure 1.

[0038] During pressure reduction, the pump 14 is operated under the control of the information processing device 100, and the air in the extraction vessel 4 moves from the first chamber CH1 (see FIG. 1) to the second chamber CH2 (see FIG. 1), i.e., to the reserve tank 17. At this time, the air is temporarily held in the reserve tank 17. Note that during pressure reduction, the valve 18 is closed. Although not specifically shown, predetermined target components are extracted from the extraction material 200 in the extraction vessel 4 by the pressure reduction.

[0039] After the predetermined target component has been extracted from the extraction sample 200, the information processing device 100 opens the valve 18 at a predetermined timing, and the air in the reserve tank 17 moves to the first chamber CH1 (see FIG. 1) side via the fourth pipe 19. At this time, the state transitions from a reduced pressure state to an atmospheric pressure release state.

[0040] The process of pouring the extract 500 into the beverage container 600 will be described below with reference to Figures 3 to 6. Figure 3 is a diagram showing the state after extraction using the extraction device of Figure 1, and is a schematic diagram showing the state with the lid removed. Figure 4 is a diagram showing the state after extraction using the extraction device of Figure 1, and is a schematic diagram showing the state before the extract is pressed. Figure 5 is a diagram showing the state after extraction using the extraction device of Figure 1, and is a schematic diagram showing the state after the extract has been pressed. Figure 6 is a diagram showing the state after extraction using the extraction device of Figure 1, and is a schematic diagram showing the state when the extract is poured into the beverage container.

[0041] 3, after extraction is performed by the extraction device 1 and the predetermined target component is extracted from the extraction sample 200, the lid 3 is first removed. As will be described later, the extraction device 1 is set to the atmospheric pressure of the location where the extraction device 1 is installed, and therefore the information processing device 100 performs the necessary control to prevent a pressure difference between the inside and outside of the extraction container 4, making it easy to remove the lid 3.

[0042] 4, a pressing shaft member 50 is attached to the pressing member 5 in order to press the material 200. In the example of FIG. 4, the end of the pressing shaft member 50 is inserted into and fixed in a hole (not shown) provided in the center of the pressing member 5. This brings the pressing shaft member 50 into a state where it is attached to the pressing member 5.

[0043] 5, when the pressing shaft member 50 is pressed, the pressing member 5 moves downwards in the extraction container 4. This not only makes it easier to pour the extract 500, but also presses the extract material 200 as shown in the figure, resulting in additional extraction of, for example, umami components.

[0044] In Figure 6, for example, by lifting and tilting the extraction container 4, the extract 500 in the extraction container 4 can be poured into a beverage container 600. In Figure 6, the extract 500 is poured into the beverage container 600, but it can be stored for a certain period of time if it is used as a storage container. In Figure 6, the extract 500 is poured manually, but an automatic mechanism for outputting the extract (automatic extract output mechanism) may also be used.

[0045] 3 to 6, the material 200 is pressed manually, but this is not limited to this. That is, an automatic press mechanism may be provided on the lid body 3 to automate the pressing (a press mechanism that drives the pressing shaft member 50 to automatically move the holding member 5 up and down (an example of the various mechanisms 400 (see FIG. 1))). When the above-mentioned automatic press mechanism (various mechanisms 400) is employed, the material 200 is automatically pressed before the lid body 3 is removed.

[0046] FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of an information processing device in the extraction device main body that constitutes the extraction device of FIG.

[0047] The information processing device 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 112, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 113, a bus 114, an input / output interface 115, an input unit 116, an output unit 117, a memory unit 118, a communication unit 119, and a drive 120.

[0048] The CPU 111 executes various processes in accordance with a program recorded in the ROM 112 or a program loaded from the storage unit 118 to the RAM 113. The RAM 113 also stores data and the like necessary for the CPU 111 to execute various processes, as appropriate.

[0049] The CPU 111, ROM 112, and RAM 113 are connected to one another via a bus 114. An input / output interface 115 is also connected to this bus 114. An input unit 116, an output unit 117, a storage unit 118, a communication unit 119, and a drive 120 are connected to the input / output interface 115.

[0050] The input unit 116 is configured with, for example, an operation panel, a two-dimensional code reader, a keyboard, etc., and inputs various types of information. The output unit 117 is configured with, for example, a display such as an LCD, a speaker, etc., and outputs various types of information as images or sounds. The storage unit 118 is configured with, for example, a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), etc., and stores various types of data. The communication unit 119 communicates with other devices (for example, a terminal of a user U) via a network including the Internet.

[0051] Removable media 130, which may be a magnetic disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, semiconductor memory, or the like, is appropriately attached to the drive 120. Programs read from the removable media 130 by the drive 120 are installed in the storage unit 118 as needed. The removable media 130 can also store various data stored in the storage unit 118 in the same way as the storage unit 118.

[0052] 7, various processes can be executed by cooperation between the various hardware and software components of the information processing apparatus 100. As a result, the services according to the present invention can be provided.

[0053] FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of an information processing device in the extraction device main body that constitutes the extraction device of FIG.

[0054] 8, the CPU 111 functions as an extraction information acquisition unit 151, a control information setting unit 152, an atmospheric pressure setting unit 153, an extraction material pre-processing unit 154, an extraction container control unit 155, a content stirring unit 156, an extraction material immersion unit 157, an extraction material pressing unit 158, an extract output unit 159, a packaging extraction unit 160, a filter unit 161, a chamber unit 162, and an extraction material disposal unit 163. The memory unit 118 also has an extraction material information DB 181, a control information DB 182, and an atmospheric pressure setting information DB 183.

[0055] The extraction information acquisition unit 151 acquires (e.g., by using a setting button, a code (e.g., a QR code (registered trademark) 230 provided on the package 220 of the extraction material 200 to identify the extraction material 200), etc.) information indicating the extraction material (e.g., tea leaves, fruits (including citrus fruits), plant roots (including those used for herbal medicine), nuts (including those used for oil and other examples), dried goods (including those used for soup stock and sauces), etc.) containing a predetermined target component (e.g., free amino acids (umami), such as theanine, glutamic acid, glutamine, arginine, and asparagine), flavor (aroma), etc.). The extraction information acquisition unit 151 stores the acquired extraction material information in the extraction material information DB 181.

[0056] The control information setting unit 152 sets control information related to the pressure in the extraction vessel 4 for extracting a predetermined target component (e.g., information such as decompression time (speed), decompression pressure, decompression pressure holding time, and pressurization time (speed)) based on the extraction material information. The control information setting unit 152 stores the set control information in the control information DB 182. The extraction vessel control unit 155 controls the pressure in the extraction vessel 4 based on the control information.

[0057] In this way, by the functioning of the extraction information acquisition unit 151, the control information setting unit 152, and the extraction container control unit 155, the pressure can be controlled according to the extraction material 200 and extraction can be performed, thereby realizing appropriate extraction according to various extraction materials 200.

[0058] The control information setting unit 152 also sets control information related to the temperature of the extraction container 4 (information such as temperature control to prevent boiling even when the boiling point is lowered by reducing the pressure (extracting only the targeted umami components without moving the tea leaves unnecessarily) / using the bubbles that form when boiling and from the tea leaves to stir the tea leaves / using a heater (heat source) as needed). The extraction container control unit 155 also controls the temperature of the extraction container 4 based on the control information related to temperature. In this way, the control information setting unit 152 and the extraction container control unit 155 function together to achieve even more appropriate extraction.

[0059] Furthermore, the control information setting unit 152 presents a plurality of different pieces of control information to the user U based on the lottery information, accepts the control information selected by the user U, and sets the accepted selected control information. In this way, the control information setting unit 152 functions to realize extraction according to the preferences of the user U.

[0060] Furthermore, the extraction information acquisition unit 151 acquires lottery prize information based on the above-mentioned code (for example, a QR code (registered trademark) provided on the package 220 of the lottery prize 200 to enable identification of the lottery prize 200). In this way, the functioning of the extraction information acquisition unit 151 enables automatic acquisition of lottery prize information.

[0061] The atmospheric pressure setting unit 153 sets the atmospheric pressure in the extraction container control unit 155 based on the atmospheric pressure at the installation location of the extraction device 1. Furthermore, the extraction container control unit 155 controls the pressure in the extraction container 4 based on the atmospheric pressure setting in addition to the control information related to pressure. The atmospheric pressure setting unit 153 stores the set atmospheric pressure in the atmospheric pressure setting information DB 183. In this way, the atmospheric pressure setting unit 153 and the extraction container control unit 155 function to realize control according to the atmospheric pressure that changes depending on the altitude of the installation location.

[0062] The extraction material pre-processing unit 154 controls an automatic crushing mechanism ((various mechanisms 400) described below with reference to FIG. 9) that performs pre-processing of the extraction material 200 based on the extraction material information. Furthermore, the control information setting unit 152 further sets control information for controlling the crushing of the extraction material 200 by the automatic crushing mechanism based on the extraction material information. In this way, the extraction material pre-processing unit 154 and the control information setting unit 152 function, allowing the automatic crushing mechanism to crush, i.e., perform pre-processing of, the extraction material 200 based on the control information.

[0063] The content agitation unit 156 controls the agitation mechanism 20 that agitates the content of the extraction container 4 based on the extraction material information. Furthermore, the control information setting unit 152 further sets control information for controlling the agitation of the content by the agitation mechanism 20 based on the extraction material information. In this way, the content agitation unit 156 and the control information setting unit 152 function, allowing the agitation mechanism 20 to agitate the content of the extraction container 4 based on the control information.

[0064] The extraction material immersion unit 157 controls the immersion of an immersion package (package 220 described below with reference to FIG. 10 ) that immerses the extraction material 200 in the extraction agent 300 within the extraction container 4 based on the extraction material information. Furthermore, the control information setting unit 152 further sets control information for controlling the immersion of the package 220 of FIG. 10 within the extraction container 4 based on the extraction material information. In this way, the extraction material immersion unit 157 and the control information setting unit 152 function to enable the package 220 of FIG. 10 to achieve appropriate immersion within the extraction container 4 based on the control information. Furthermore, the control information setting unit 152 may further set control information for controlling the volume of the foam layer formed on the surface of the extraction agent 300 (extraction liquid 500) to be reduced.

[0065] The extraction material pressing unit 158 ​​controls the automatic pressing mechanism (various mechanisms 400) that presses the extraction material 200 in the extraction container 4 based on the extraction material information. Furthermore, the control information setting unit 152 further sets control information for controlling the automatic pressing mechanism based on the extraction material information. In this way, the extraction material pressing unit 158 ​​and the control information setting unit 152 function, allowing the automatic pressing mechanism to appropriately press the extraction material 200 in the extraction container 4 based on the control information. The automatic pressing mechanism can additionally extract, for example, umami components.

[0066] The extraction vessel control unit 155 executes control to reduce the pressure in the extraction vessel 4 after pressing by the above-mentioned automatic press mechanism. In this way, the function of the extraction vessel control unit 155 allows the extraction material 200 that has hardened due to pressing to be impregnated with the extraction agent 300 again to soften it, thereby facilitating disposal processing.

[0067] The extract output unit 159 controls an automatic extract output mechanism that automatically outputs the extract 500 from which a predetermined target component has been extracted. In this way, the extract output unit 159 functions to realize the automatic output of the extract 500.

[0068] The packaging extraction unit 160 controls an extraction mechanism that extracts a predetermined target component using a package 220 in which the extraction material 200 is packaged and an extraction container 4 (a mechanism in which the extraction material 200 is packaged in a predetermined type of package 220 in advance, and the predetermined target component is extracted using the package 220 and the extraction container 4, for example, a mechanism in which the package 220 is combined with the extraction device 1 for extraction). In this way, the function of the packaging extraction unit 160 enables extraction using the package 220. By packaging the extraction material 200 in a predetermined type of package 220 in advance, the extraction material 200 can be made into solid tea, cartridges, gel, fine granules, etc., for easier handling.

[0069] In addition, if packaging is used that requires the extraction material 200 to be removed from the package 220 during extraction, a material removal mechanism that can automatically remove the material may be provided (this may be provided as one of the various mechanisms 400 or separately).

[0070] The filter unit 161 executes control to restrict the movement of the contents of the extraction vessel 4. The function of the filter unit 161 can restrict the contents from entering, for example, the first pipe 12 during decompression or release of atmospheric pressure. Note that in this embodiment, a movement restriction unit 70 (see FIG. 11 ) that functions as a filter is employed to restrict the contents from entering the first pipe 12 during decompression or release of atmospheric pressure, but if, for example, a mechanism (not shown) that automatically performs the above-mentioned restriction is employed instead of the movement restriction unit 70, the filter unit 161 will function effectively.

[0071] The chamber section 162 controls a chamber that temporarily stores air exhausted from the extraction container 4 by controlling the pressure. The function of the chamber section 162 allows the air exhausted from the extraction container 4 to be temporarily stored. In this embodiment, a double chamber consisting of a first chamber CH1 (see FIG. 1) and a second chamber CH2 (see FIG. 1) is employed, but the chamber section 162 functions effectively when, for example, an automatic mechanism (not shown) based on extraction material information is employed instead of this double chamber. In this embodiment, by providing the double chamber, the extraction container control section 155, and the information processing device 100, pressure can be controlled according to the extraction material 200 and extraction can be performed, thereby achieving appropriate extraction for various extraction materials 200.

[0072] The extraction material discarding unit 163 executes control to remove the extraction material 200 after extraction from the extraction container 4 and automatically discard it. Although not specifically shown in the present embodiment, the extraction material discarding unit 163 functions effectively when an automatic discarding mechanism is adopted.

[0073] Next, an explanation will be given of an automatic crushing mechanism for pre-treating the extraction material 200. Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of pre-treating the extraction material.

[0074] The automatic crushing mechanism (various mechanisms 400 in FIG. 1 ) that pre-treats the extraction material 200 based on the extraction material information is configured to include a motor 60, a rotary shaft 61 that rotates when the motor 60 is operated, and a blade 62 that is attached to the end of the rotary shaft 61 that passes through a hole (not shown) in the presser member 5. By providing such an automatic crushing mechanism, in the example of FIG. 9 , the extraction material 200 (solids 201 to 204 such as tea leaves, fruits, plant roots, nuts, dried foods, etc.) can be crushed in the extraction vessel 4. The automatic crushing mechanism can crush those of the solids 201 to 204 that are difficult to extract as they are, thereby achieving appropriate extraction.

[0075] Next, an immersion package for immersing the extraction material 200 in the extraction agent 300 will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of immersing the extraction material in the extraction agent. The immersion package will be designated by the same reference numeral as the package 220 in FIG. 8. The immersion package 220 is a cylindrical container made of a mesh fabric 221, and the extraction material 200 is placed inside. This immersion package 220 is used to immerse the extraction material 200 in the extraction agent 300 in the extraction vessel 4. In addition to the mesh fabric 221 described above, the immersion package 220 may have a filter-like structure that allows water and air to pass through but not tea leaves. By providing the immersion package 220, it is possible to achieve appropriate immersion depending on the extraction material 200.

[0076] FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the configuration of an extraction device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] The extraction device 1 of Fig. 11 according to another embodiment of the present invention is configured to include an extraction device main body 2, a lid 3, an extraction container 4, and a presser member 5, similar to the extraction device 1 of Fig. 1. In the extraction device 1 of Fig. 11, the lid 3 is attached to the opening of the extraction container 4, and a drain tank 11 is disposed outside the housing 10. In addition, in the extraction device 1 of Fig. 11, one end of a first pipe 12 is connected to the lid 3, and the other end is connected to the drain tank 11.

[0078] A movement restricting part 70 that functions as a filter is provided at one end of the first pipe 12. This movement restricting part 70 can prevent, for example, tea leaves or moisture from entering through one end (suction port) of the first pipe 12 (but allows air to pass through).

[0079] The extraction device main body 2 is configured to include a housing 10, a drain tank 11 arranged outside as described above, a first pipe 12 having a movement restriction section 70 at one end, a second pipe 13, a pump 14, a third pipe 15, a pressure sensor 16, a reserve tank 17, a valve 18, a fourth pipe 19, a stirring mechanism 20, a temperature control device 24, an LED 25, an information processing device 100, and a power supply (not shown).

[0080] The extraction device 1 of Fig. 11 configured as above can control the pressure according to the extraction material 200 and perform extraction, similar to the extraction device 1 of Fig. 1. Therefore, appropriate extraction can be achieved according to various extraction materials 200.

[0081] The function of the drain tank 11 will now be described with reference to Fig. 12. Fig. 12 is a diagram for explaining the function of the drain tank. It is assumed that the movement restricting portion 70 is not provided.

[0082] As the pressure in the extraction vessel 4 is controlled by the information processing device 100 and the pressure is reduced, the level of the extraction agent 300 (extraction liquid 500) rises and approaches one end (air inlet / outlet) of the first pipe 12. When atmospheric pressure is released after this state, air forcefully enters the inside of the lid 3 from one end of the first pipe 12.

[0083] The forceful entry of air causes the water surface to become unstable. As a result, water droplets rise and accumulate on one end (the air inlet / outlet) of the first pipe 12. If these water droplets enter the pump 14 during the next decompression, they could cause the pump 14 to malfunction, so the drain tank 11 is provided as a countermeasure. In other words, the drain tank 11 has the function of catching the water droplets and preventing the pump 14 from malfunctioning.

[0084] Another example of the hardware configuration of the information processing device will be described with reference to Fig. 13 and Fig. 14. Fig. 13 is a block diagram showing another example of the hardware configuration of the information processing device in the extraction device main body. Fig. 14 is an explanatory diagram of the correspondence information DB in Fig. 13.

[0085] 13 , in addition to the extraction information acquisition unit 151, control information setting unit 152, ..., extraction material disposal unit 163, the CPU 111 of the information processing device 100 also functions with an extraction material display control unit 164. The storage unit 118 also has an extraction material information DB 181, control information DB 182, ..., and a correspondence information DB 184. The "..." symbols above indicate the atmospheric pressure setting unit 153, extraction material pre-processing unit 154, extraction vessel control unit 155, content stirring unit 156, extraction material immersion unit 157, extraction material pressing unit 158, extract output unit 159, packaging extraction unit 160, filter unit 161, chamber unit 162, extraction material disposal unit 163, and atmospheric pressure setting information DB 183 in FIG.

[0086] When obtaining lottery prize information based on the above-mentioned code (for example, the QR code (registered trademark) 230 in FIGS. 8 and 13), the extraction information obtaining unit 151 can read a lottery prize ID from the code and obtain the lottery prize information based on this lottery prize ID from the lottery prize information DB 181. The above-mentioned lottery prize information and other information can also be obtained from an external storage device 700 (external storage medium, external server, etc.) shown in FIG. 13.

[0087] As shown in FIG. 14 , the lottery item information DB 181 stores a table having data such as "lottery item ID," "name," "model number," and "ingredients." When the lottery item information acquisition unit 151 acquires a lottery item ID from a code (QR code (registered trademark) 230), the lottery item display control unit 164 can refer to the lottery item information DB 181 and display at least one of the name and ingredients of the lottery item on the display unit 171. The display unit 171 corresponds to a display or the like as one function of the output unit 117. For example, when the lottery item ID "0001" is acquired, it is possible to display the name "Light Blue Spring" on the screen of the device that is the display unit 171, or to display the ingredients "tea, spices, dried mango" together with the lottery item ID.

[0088] Furthermore, the control information setting unit 152 sets control information related to the pressure of the extraction vessel 4 for extracting a predetermined target component based on the extraction material information. Specifically, to obtain the control information from the extraction material information, correspondence table data (correspondence information) between extraction material information and control information such as that shown in Fig. 14 is used. For example, by providing a correspondence table between extraction material IDs and the number of pressurization / depressurization cycles, it is possible to generate control information such as setting the number of pressurization / depressurization cycles to five for the extraction material with extraction material ID "0001."

[0089] Furthermore, the control information setting unit 152 can set, based on the extraction material information, control parameters including at least one of the number of pressurization / depressurization cycles of the extraction vessel 4, depressurization time (seconds), depressurization pressure (hPa), depressurization pressure holding time (seconds), and pressurization time (seconds) as control information. By using a more detailed correspondence table (correspondence information) such as that shown in Fig. 14, it is possible to set detailed setting values ​​such as depressurization time (seconds), depressurization pressure (hPa), depressurization pressure holding time (seconds), and pressurization time (seconds) for each pressurization / depressurization cycle as control parameters.

[0090] In this way, the control information setting unit 152 can determine the control parameters from the correspondence information including the selection item information. In order for the control information setting unit 152 to use these correspondence tables, a correspondence information DB 184 can be provided in the storage unit 118, similar to the selection item information DB 181 and the control information DB 182. The correspondence information DB 184 stores various correspondence tables such as those shown in FIG. 14 (a correspondence table between selection item IDs and the number of pressurization / depressurization cycles, a correspondence table between selection item IDs and detailed control parameters, a correspondence table between selection item IDs and rotors, etc.).

[0091] The lottery prize information can be stored in the storage unit 118 of the information processing device 100, or can be obtained from the external storage device 700 shown in Fig. 13 via the communication unit 119. In the above description, information such as the lottery prize information DB 181 and the control information DB 182 in the storage unit 118 is read from the removable medium 130, but this information can also be obtained from the external storage device 700 via the communication unit 119. For example, one possible method is to download various data from a specific server on the Internet or the external storage device 700 described above and store it in the storage unit 118 for use each time the information processing device 100 is started up.

[0092] It is also possible to update the information on the removable media 130, including the programs stored on the removable media 130, by downloading the latest information from a specific server on the Internet or the external storage device 700 mentioned above at some point in time, thereby performing a so-called firmware update.

[0093] Furthermore, there is also a method in which information such as lottery prize information DB 181 is stored only in external storage device 700 and referenced whenever necessary, rather than being stored in removable media 130 or storage unit 118. In this case, when QR code (registered trademark) 230 is held over the device, the information is sent to external storage device 700 or a server on the Internet, and lottery prize information corresponding to the content is returned.

[0094] As mentioned above, the correspondence table (correspondence information) between extraction material IDs and rotors is stored in the correspondence information DB 184. The content agitation unit 156 in Fig. 8 controls the agitation mechanism 20 that agitates the content of the extraction container 4 based on the extraction material information.

[0095] The rotor (SN magnet 23) shown in Fig. 1 is prepared in a variety of sizes and shapes, and the optimal rotor is used based on the lottery item information. For example, by using a correspondence table (correspondence information) such as that shown in Fig. 14, it is possible to achieve optimal mixing according to the lottery item, such as no rotor for lottery item ID "0001," a large rotor for lottery item ID "0002," and a wave-shaped rotor for lottery item ID "0003."

[0096] It is also possible to display instructions such as "Please insert a large size rotor" on the display unit 171 to prompt the user to insert the rotor, or to place a sensor near the SN magnet 22 to detect when a rotor has been inserted so that extraction will not begin until the rotor has been inserted, or to display an error if a rotor of the correct size is not inserted.

[0097] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and modifications, improvements, etc. within the scope of achieving the object of the present invention are included in the present invention.

[0098] For example, the hardware configuration of the information processing device 100 shown in FIG. 7 is merely an example for achieving the object of the present invention, and is not particularly limited.

[0099] Furthermore, the functional block diagram shown in Fig. 8 is merely an example and is not particularly limited. That is, it is sufficient that the extraction device 1 shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 11 is provided with the functions capable of executing the various processes described above as a whole, and the functional blocks and databases used to realize these functions are not particularly limited to the example shown in Fig. 8.

[0100] Furthermore, the locations of the functional blocks and databases are not limited to those shown in Fig. 8 and may be arbitrary. For example, at least some of the functional blocks and databases arranged on the information processing device 100 side may be provided in another information processing device (not shown).

[0101] The above-described series of processes can be executed by hardware or software, and each functional block can be configured by hardware alone, software alone, or a combination of both.

[0102] When a series of processes is executed by software, the programs constituting the software are installed onto a computer or the like from a network or a recording medium. The computer may be a computer incorporated into dedicated hardware. The computer may also be a computer capable of executing various functions by installing various programs, such as a server, a general-purpose smartphone, or a personal computer.

[0103] The recording medium containing such a program may be composed not only of a removable medium (not shown) that is distributed separately from the device main body in order to provide the program to the user, but also of a recording medium that is provided to the user in a state that is pre-installed in the device main body.

[0104] In this specification, the steps describing the program to be recorded on the recording medium include not only processes that are performed in chronological order, but also processes that are not necessarily performed in chronological order but are performed in parallel or individually.

[0105] In summary, an extraction apparatus to which the present invention is applied is sufficient as long as it has the following configuration, and can take a variety of forms. That is, an extraction apparatus to which the present invention is applied (e.g., extraction apparatus 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 11 ) is sufficient if it includes: extraction material information acquisition means (e.g., extraction information acquisition unit 151 in FIG. 8 ) that acquires, as extraction material information, information indicating an extraction material (e.g., extraction material 200 in FIG. 1 ) containing a predetermined target component (e.g., free amino acids (umami), such as theanine, glutamic acid, glutamine, arginine, and asparagine), flavor (aroma), etc.); control information setting means (e.g., control information setting unit 152 in FIG. 8 ) that sets, based on the extraction material information, control information related to the pressure of an extraction vessel (e.g., extraction vessel 4 in FIG. 1 ) that extracts the predetermined target component; and extraction vessel control means (e.g., extraction vessel control unit 155 in FIG. 8 ) that controls the pressure of the extraction vessel based on the control information.

[0106] This allows the pressure to be controlled according to the extraction material 200, thereby achieving appropriate extraction according to various extraction materials 200.

[0107] Furthermore, the control information setting means may further set control information relating to the temperature of the extraction container, and the extraction container control means may further control the temperature of the extraction container based on the control information relating to the temperature. According to the present invention, a more appropriate extraction can be achieved.

[0108] Furthermore, the control information setting means may present a plurality of different control information to the user based on the lottery information, accept control information selected by the user, and set the accepted selected control information. According to the present invention, extraction according to the preferences of the user U can be realized.

[0109] The present invention can further include an atmospheric pressure setting unit (e.g., atmospheric pressure setting unit 153 in FIG. 8) that sets the atmospheric pressure of the extraction container control unit based on the atmospheric pressure at the installation location of the extraction device, and the extraction container control unit controls the pressure of the extraction container based on the atmospheric pressure setting in addition to the control information related to the pressure. According to the present invention, control can be achieved in accordance with atmospheric pressure that changes depending on the altitude of the installation location.

[0110] The extraction material may be packaged in advance in a predetermined package (e.g., package 220 in FIG. 8), and the extraction device may further include an extraction means (e.g., package extraction unit 160 in FIG. 8) that uses the package and the extraction container to extract the predetermined target component. According to the present invention, extraction can be performed using package 220.

[0111] Furthermore, the package may have a code (e.g., QR code (registered trademark) 230 in FIG. 8) that can identify the packaged lottery prize, and the lottery prize information acquisition means may acquire the lottery prize information based on the code. According to the present invention, the existence of the code makes it possible to automatically acquire lottery prize information.

[0112] The device may further include a selection ingredient display control means (e.g., selection ingredient display control unit 164 in FIG. 13 ) that displays at least one of the name and ingredients of the selection ingredient on a display unit (e.g., display unit 171 in FIG. 13 ) from the selection ingredient information acquired based on the code. According to the present invention, by displaying the name and ingredients based on the selection ingredient information acquired from the code, the user can visually confirm detailed information about the selection ingredient they are using, thereby improving the transparency and convenience of the extraction operation.

[0113] Furthermore, the control information setting means can set, as the control information, control parameters including at least one of the number of pressurization / depressurization cycles, depressurization time, depressurization pressure, depressurization pressure holding time, and pressurization time of the extraction vessel (e.g., the number of pressurization / depressurization cycles in FIG. 14 ) based on the extraction material information. According to the present invention, multiple detailed control parameters such as the number of pressurization / depressurization cycles, depressurization time, and depressurization pressure can be set based on the extraction material information, enabling precise extraction control tailored to the characteristics of each extraction material. This can improve and stabilize the extraction quality.

[0114] Furthermore, the control information setting means can determine the control parameters from correspondence information (such as the correspondence information DB 184 in FIGS. 13 and 14) that includes the selection item information. According to the present invention, determining the control parameters from correspondence information that includes selection item information enables database-structured management, making it easy to add new selection items and update extraction conditions. Furthermore, the expandability and maintainability of the system can be improved.

[0115] The lottery prize information may be stored in a memory unit (e.g., memory unit 118 in FIG. 13 ) in an information processing unit (e.g., information processing device 100 in FIGS. 1 , 7 , 8 , and 13 ) or an external storage device (e.g., external storage device 700 in FIG. 13 ). According to the present invention, storing the lottery prize information in a memory unit of the information processing unit or an external storage device facilitates centralized management and updating of information, enabling operations that always reflect the latest lottery prize information and extraction conditions. In particular, using an external storage device improves maintainability, such as obtaining the latest information via the Internet and updating firmware.

[0116] Furthermore, the extraction device to which the present invention is applied is sufficient as long as it has the following configuration, and can take on a variety of different forms. That is, an extraction apparatus to which the present invention is applicable (e.g., the extraction apparatus 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 11 ) is sufficient if it includes: an extraction vessel (e.g., extraction vessel 4 in FIG. 1 ) that receives an extraction material (e.g., extraction material 200 in FIG. 1 ) containing a predetermined target component (e.g., free amino acids (umami), such as theanine, glutamic acid, glutamine, arginine, and asparagine), and flavor (aroma), and extracts the predetermined target component; an information processing unit (e.g., the information processing device 100 in FIGS. 1 , 7 , and 8 ) that acquires information indicating the extraction material containing the predetermined target component as extraction material information and sets control information related to the pressure of the extraction vessel based on the extraction material information; an extraction vessel control unit (e.g., the extraction vessel control unit 155 in FIG. 8 , e.g., the pump 14 in FIG. 1 , etc.) that controls the pressure of the extraction vessel based on the control information; and a chamber unit (e.g., the chamber unit 162 in FIG. 8 , e.g., the first chamber CH1 and the second chamber CH2 in FIG. 1 , etc.) that temporarily stores air exhausted from the extraction vessel by controlling the pressure.

[0117] This allows the air exhausted from the extraction vessel 4 to be temporarily stored.

[0118] The extraction vessel 4 may further include a content agitation unit (e.g., content agitation unit 156 in FIG. 8 , agitation mechanism 20 in FIG. 1 , etc.) that agitates the content of the extraction vessel 4 based on the extraction information. According to the present invention, the agitation mechanism 20 can agitate the content of the extraction vessel 4 based on the control information.

[0119] The extraction material immersion unit (e.g., the extraction material immersion unit 157 in FIG. 8, or the immersion package (package 220) in FIG. 10) that immerses the extraction material in an extractant (e.g., water) in the extraction vessel based on the extraction material information may further be provided. According to the present invention, the extraction material 200 can be appropriately immersed in the extraction vessel 4 based on the control information.

[0120] In addition, the extractant immersion section can reduce the volume of a foam layer formed on the water surface of the extractant in the extraction vessel. According to the present invention, the volume of a foam layer formed on the water surface of the extractant 300 (extraction liquid 500) can be reduced.

[0121] The extraction material press unit (e.g., the pressing shaft member 50 in FIG. 4, an automatic pressing mechanism (various mechanisms 400), etc.) that presses the extraction material in the extraction vessel based on the extraction material information may also be provided. According to the present invention, the extraction material 200 can be appropriately pressed in the extraction vessel 4 based on the control information. Furthermore, the pressing shaft member 50 or the automatic pressing mechanism can additionally extract, for example, umami components.

[0122] In addition, the extraction vessel control unit can execute control to reduce the pressure in the extraction vessel after pressing by the extraction material press unit. According to the present invention, the extraction material 200 that has hardened after pressing can be softened by impregnating it with the extraction agent 300 again, thereby facilitating disposal.

[0123] The extraction vessel control unit may further include a movement restriction unit (e.g., movement restriction unit 70 in FIG. 11) that restricts movement of the contents of the extraction vessel 4 relative to the extraction vessel control unit. According to the present invention, the contents of the extraction vessel 4 can be restricted from entering, for example, the first pipe 12 during decompression or release of atmospheric pressure.

[0124] The system may further include a material pre-processing unit (e.g., the automatic crushing mechanism (various mechanisms 400) in FIG. 9) that pre-processes the material based on the material information. According to the present invention, the material 200 can be crushed, i.e., pre-processed, based on the control information.

[0125] 1... Extraction device, 2... Extraction device main body, 3... Lid body, 4... Extraction container, 5... Pressing member, 10... Housing, 11... Drain tank, 12... First pipe, 13... Second pipe, 14... Pump, 15... Third pipe, 16... Pressure sensor, 17... Reserve tank, 18... Valve, 19... Fourth pipe, 20... Stirring mechanism, 24... Temperature control device, 25... LED, 100... Information processing device, 111... CPU, 112... ROM, 113... RAM, 114... Bus, 115... Input / output interface, 116... Input unit, 117... Output unit, 118... Memory unit, 119: Communication unit, 120: Drive, 130: Removable media, 151: Extraction information acquisition unit, 152: Control information setting unit, 153: Atmospheric pressure setting unit, 154: Extraction material pre-processing unit, 155: Extraction container control unit, 156: Contents stirring unit, 157: Extraction material immersion unit, 158: Extraction material pressing unit, 159: Extraction liquid output unit, 160: Packaging extraction unit, 161: Filter unit, 162: Chamber unit, 163: Extraction material disposal unit, 164: Extraction material display control unit, 181: Extraction material information DB, 182: Control information DB, 183: Atmospheric pressure setting information DB

Claims

1. An extraction device comprising: extraction material information acquisition means for acquiring information indicating an extraction material containing a predetermined target component as extraction material information; control information setting means for setting control information related to the pressure of an extraction vessel for extracting the predetermined target component based on the extraction material information; and extraction vessel control means for controlling the pressure of the extraction vessel based on the control information.

2. The extraction device according to claim 1, wherein the control information setting means further sets control information relating to the temperature of the extraction container, and the extraction container control means further controls the temperature of the extraction container based on the control information relating to the temperature.

3. The extraction device according to claim 1, wherein the control information setting means presents a plurality of different control information to the user based on the lottery information, accepts the control information selected by the user, and sets the accepted selected control information.

4. The extraction device according to claim 1, further comprising an atmospheric pressure setting means for setting the atmospheric pressure of the extraction container control means based on the atmospheric pressure at the location where the extraction device is installed, wherein the extraction container control means controls the pressure of the extraction container based on the atmospheric pressure setting in addition to the control information related to the pressure.

5. The extraction device according to claim 1, further comprising an extraction means in which the extraction material is packaged in a predetermined form in advance and the predetermined target component is extracted using the package and the extraction container.

6. The extraction device according to claim 5, wherein the package is provided with a code that can identify the packaged lottery item, and the lottery item information acquisition means acquires the lottery item information based on the code.

7. The extraction device according to claim 6, further comprising a selection ingredient display control means for displaying at least one of the name and raw materials of the selection ingredient on a display unit from the selection ingredient information acquired based on the code.

8. The extraction device according to claim 1, wherein the control information setting means sets, as the control information, control parameters including at least one of the number of pressurization / depressurization cycles of the extraction vessel, depressurization time, depressurization pressure, depressurization pressure holding time, and pressurization time, based on the extraction material information.

9. The extraction device according to claim 8, wherein the control information setting means determines the control parameters from correspondence information including the selection information.

10. The extraction device according to claim 1, wherein the lottery information is stored in a memory unit in an information processing unit or an external storage device.

11. An information processing method executed by an information processing device that sets control information for an extraction vessel control means that controls the pressure in an extraction vessel based on the control information, the information processing method including: an extraction material information acquisition step that acquires information indicating an extraction material containing a predetermined target component as extraction material information; and a control information setting step that sets the control information related to the pressure in the extraction vessel at which the predetermined target component is extracted based on the extraction material information.

12. A program for causing a computer that sets control information to execute control processing for an extraction vessel control means that controls the pressure in the extraction vessel based on control information, the control processing including: an extraction material information acquisition step that acquires information indicating an extraction material containing a predetermined target component as extraction material information; and a control information setting step that sets the control information related to the pressure in the extraction vessel at which the predetermined target component is extracted based on the extraction material information.

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