Smart sink

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of kitchen devices. Disclosed is a smart sink, comprising: a sink body provided with an accommodating compartment and a mounting frame; a control system equipped with an information processing module; an image recognition structure arranged on the mounting frame and electrically connected to the control system, wherein the image recognition structure can recognize food in the accommodating compartment and feed back food information to the control system; and an interaction module arranged on the mounting frame, electrically connected to the control system, and used for displaying the food information.

Description

A smart sink Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of kitchen equipment technology, and in particular to a smart sink. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of smart home technology, traditional kitchen appliances are gradually evolving towards intelligence and multifunctionality. As the core functional area of ​​the kitchen, the sink is not only the main place for washing ingredients and dishes, but also an indispensable part of the family cooking process. However, traditional sink products are limited to basic washing functions and lack intelligent features to enhance the user experience. Although some existing sinks integrate displays or simple lighting functions, these functions cannot help users identify ingredient categories or provide relevant cooking suggestions. For users unfamiliar with certain ingredients, such designs cannot meet their actual needs. Technical issues

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to propose an intelligent sink that can identify the type of food and recommend corresponding cooking solutions based on the type of food. Technical solutions

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is to propose an intelligent sink, comprising:

[0005] The water tank body is provided with a receiving groove and a mounting bracket.

[0006] A control system, wherein the control system is equipped with an information processing module;

[0007] An image recognition structure is mounted on the mounting bracket and electrically connected to the control system. The image recognition structure can identify the type of food in the accommodating slot and feed back food information to the control system. The food information includes one or more of the following: food cleaning method, food pairing scheme, and food cooking scheme.

[0008] An interactive component is mounted on the mounting bracket and electrically connected to the control system for displaying the food information. When the control system receives the food information, it calls the information processing module, and the information processing module triggers the interactive component to display the corresponding food information.

[0009] In the aforementioned smart sink, the control system includes a circuit board built into the mounting bracket, the information processing module is integrated on the circuit board, and the control system is electrically connected to the image recognition structure and the interactive component through the circuit board.

[0010] In the aforementioned smart sink, the mounting bracket includes a housing shielding structure, the housing has a first groove, and the circuit board is detachably disposed in the first groove.

[0011] In the aforementioned smart sink, the interactive component includes a touch screen detachably disposed within the first recess of the shielding structure. The touch screen is electrically connected to the control system and is within the user's field of vision.

[0012] In the aforementioned smart sink, the interactive component further includes a voice interaction structure detachably mounted on the housing. The voice interaction structure includes a microphone and a speaker, which are electrically connected to the control system, respectively, for acquiring the voice emitted by the user, thereby enabling the user to engage in a question-and-answer dialogue with the interactive component.

[0013] In the aforementioned intelligent sink, the image recognition structure is detachably disposed below the housing and facing the receiving slot, and the recognition range of the image recognition structure can cover the receiving slot.

[0014] In the aforementioned intelligent sink, the housing includes an extension arm that extends along the length of the sink body and then bends toward the sink body, and is detachably connected to the sink body. The extension arm is detachably equipped with a sensor module and a light-emitting structure that are electrically connected to the control system. The sensor module is used to acquire the brightness information of the current environment, and the information processing module is configured to control the light-emitting structure to compensate for the ambient light based on the brightness information acquired by the sensor module.

[0015] In the aforementioned intelligent sink, the extension arm has a second groove for accommodating the light-emitting structure, and the mounting bracket further includes a shielding structure, which is detachably mounted on the extension arm and can seal the second groove, and the shielding structure is a light-transmitting structure.

[0016] In the aforementioned smart sink, the mounting bracket is detachably mounted on the sink body and located above and outside the receiving tank.

[0017] In the aforementioned smart sink, the sink body is also equipped with a faucet. The faucet and the image recognition structure are arranged in a staggered manner, and a safe distance is formed between the water outlet of the faucet and the image recognition structure.

[0018] In the aforementioned smart sink, a defrosting module is configured on the mounting bracket to defrost food according to a defrosting scheme generated by the interactive component; the defrosting scheme includes at least defrosting time and defrosting temperature.

[0019] In the aforementioned smart sink, the defrosting time and defrosting temperature are determined based on the food ingredients identified by the image recognition structure.

[0020] In the aforementioned smart sink, a weighing module is configured on the mounting bracket. The information processing module obtains the weight information of the ingredients based on the weighing module to generate the energy information of the ingredients. The energy information is used to generate a combination scheme for the ingredients.

[0021] In the aforementioned smart sink, the information processing module is configured to issue a reminder to the user when food waste is present in the sink body and the image recognition structure identifies that the food waste contains a preset food category.

[0022] In one of the aforementioned smart sinks, the image recognition structure is also used to input one or more of the user's physical examination report, pathology report, and self-made diet plan. Beneficial effects

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. In this invention, a control system with an information processing module is set up, and an image recognition structure and interactive components electrically connected to the control system are integrated on the mounting frame. The image recognition structure can identify the type of food in the accommodating slot and feed back food information to the control system. This food information includes one or more of the following: food cleaning methods, pairing schemes, and cooking schemes. The interactive component can display the corresponding food information based on the feedback from the image recognition structure, thereby realizing automatic food identification and the push of corresponding cleaning, pairing, and cooking schemes. This reduces the time users spend searching for cooking methods and effectively improves the user experience and the level of intelligence in kitchen operations.

[0025] 2. In this invention, by including a touch screen and a voice interaction structure in the interactive components, a multimodal interaction design combining touch and voice is achieved, thereby meeting the needs of complex scenarios and further improving the user experience and operational security.

[0026] 3. In this invention, by setting the image recognition structure on the mounting bracket and arranging it in a staggered manner with the faucet, and by creating a safe distance between the water outlet of the faucet and the image recognition structure, water droplets are prevented from splashing onto the image recognition structure. This not only ensures the accuracy of the image recognition structure but also extends its service life. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent water tank according to the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the mounting bracket in this invention.

[0029] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of an intelligent water tank according to the present invention from another perspective.

[0030] Figure 4 is a framework diagram of the functional modules configured in the intelligent sink of the present invention.

[0031] In all the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same technical features, specifically: 100, sink body; 110, receiving groove; 120, extension edge; 200, mounting bracket; 210, housing; 211, first groove; 212, extension arm; 213, second groove; 220, shielding structure; 300, image recognition structure; 400, touch screen; 500, voice interaction structure; 510, microphone; 520, speaker; 600, circuit board; 700, light-emitting structure; 800, faucet. Embodiments of the present invention

[0032] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0033] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0034] Furthermore, in this invention, descriptions involving terms such as "first," "second," and "a" are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but only if they are feasible for those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0037] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in this embodiment, a smart sink includes:

[0038] The water tank body 100 is provided with a receiving groove 110 and a mounting bracket 200.

[0039] The control system is equipped with an information processing module;

[0040] The image recognition structure 300 is mounted on the mounting bracket 200 and electrically connected to the control system. The image recognition structure 300 can identify the type of food in the receiving slot 110 and feed back the food information to the control system. The food information is one or more of the following: food cleaning method, combination scheme, and cooking scheme.

[0041] An interactive component, mounted on the mounting bracket 200 and electrically connected to the control system, is used to display food information. When the control system receives the food information, it invokes the information processing module, which in turn triggers the interactive component to display the food information. This design enables automatic food identification and the delivery of corresponding cleaning, pairing, and cooking solutions, reducing the time users spend searching for cooking methods and effectively improving the user experience and the level of intelligence in kitchen operations.

[0042] Specifically, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, in this embodiment, the sink body 100 is rectangular and has a receiving groove 110. The receiving groove 110 is recessed from top to bottom and extends outwards from the center of the sink body 100. The receiving groove 110 has an opening for placing food or bowls so that the user can wash the food and bowls.

[0043] Furthermore, the upper end of the sink body 100 is provided with an extension edge 120, which extends horizontally outward along the edge of the receiving groove 110. On the one hand, it is used to connect the sink body 100 with other equipment, and on the other hand, it is used to fix the mounting bracket 200 and the faucet 800.

[0044] Furthermore, a mounting bracket 200 is provided on the extended side 120 of the sink body 100 for mounting the image recognition structure 300, interactive components and circuit board 600. On the one hand, it can protect the image recognition structure 300, interactive components and circuit board 600. On the other hand, by integrating the three on the mounting bracket 200, the integration of the smart sink structure is realized, making the overall structure of the smart sink simpler.

[0045] In this embodiment, the mounting bracket 200 is detachably mounted on the sink body 100 and located above or above the outer side of the receiving groove 110. Preferably, the mounting bracket 200 is detachably mounted on the extension edge 120 of the sink body 100 by bolts and located above the outer side of the receiving groove 110. This positioning of the mounting bracket 200 reduces the space occupied above the receiving groove 110, allowing users to conveniently place food or bowls, while the detachable design improves the ease of disassembly, assembly, and maintenance of the mounting bracket 200.

[0046] Furthermore, the mounting bracket 200 includes a housing 210, which has a first recess 211 recessed in a direction away from the sink body 100 for accommodating the circuit board 600 and the touch display screen 400. This design provides support and protection for the circuit board 600 and the touch display screen 400, while also improving the ease of disassembly, assembly, and maintenance.

[0047] Furthermore, the housing 210 includes an extension arm 212, which extends along the length of the water tank body 100 and then bends perpendicular to the water tank body 100, and is detachably connected to the water tank body 100. A sensor module and a light-emitting structure 700, electrically connected to the control system, are detachably mounted on the extension arm 212. The design of the extension arm 212 ensures a certain height between the extension edges 120 of the first groove 211, thus creating space for installing the image recognition structure 300 and preventing water droplets from splashing onto the touch screen 400.

[0048] Furthermore, this sensor module is used to acquire the brightness information of the current environment and extract it for the information processing module, serving as the basis for the control system to intelligently activate the light-emitting structure. The introduction of the light-emitting structure 700 provides sufficient illumination for the smart sink, ensuring that users can clearly see the food in the sink under any lighting conditions, while also providing an auxiliary light source for image recognition.

[0049] Preferably, in this embodiment, the extension arms 212 are located on both sides of the housing 210 and are detachably connected to the extension edge 120 by screws.

[0050] In this embodiment, the extension arm 212 has a second groove 213 for accommodating the light-emitting structure 700. The mounting bracket 200 also includes a shielding structure 220, which is detachably mounted on the extension arm 212 and can seal the second groove 213. The shielding structure 220 is a light-transmitting structure. This design not only protects the light-emitting structure 700 but also ensures that the light from the light-emitting structure 700 can smoothly illuminate the food.

[0051] Preferably, the light-emitting structure 700 is a light strip.

[0052] To achieve food category identification, this embodiment includes a control system and an image recognition structure 300, both mounted on the mounting bracket 200 or embedded in the sink body 100. Preferably, the image recognition structure 300 is mounted on the mounting bracket 200 and electrically connected to the control system. It identifies the food in the receiving slot 110 and feeds the food information back to the control system. The control system is equipped with an information processing module that can analyze the food information and determine the food category. The introduction of the control system and the image recognition structure 300 enables automatic food identification, effectively improving the sink's intelligence level and providing a basis for recommending cooking plans.

[0053] Furthermore, the control system includes a circuit board 600 built into the mounting bracket 200. The information processing module is integrated on the circuit board 600, and the control system is electrically connected to the image recognition structure 300 and interactive components through the circuit board 600. The integrated design of the circuit board 600 simplifies the internal wiring, not only improving the reliability of the control system but also making the overall structure more compact and saving installation space.

[0054] Preferably, the circuit board 600 is detachably fitted into the first groove 211 and electrically connected to the image recognition structure 300, the interactive components, and the light-emitting structure 700. This design ensures ease of assembly, disassembly, and maintenance of the circuit board 600.

[0055] In this embodiment, the information processing module is equipped with a pre-trained large model, including large models in various forms such as language, vision, and multimodal. This allows the information processing module to not only analyze and determine the category of ingredients identified by the image recognition structure 300, but also trigger interactive components to display and push one or more ingredient information such as cleaning methods, pairing schemes, cooking schemes, and defrosting schemes through text, images, or voice. This design significantly improves the intelligence level of the sink and the convenience of user operation.

[0056] Furthermore, the information processing module is configured to control the light-emitting structure 700 to compensate for ambient light based on the brightness information acquired by the sensor module. This design further enhances the intelligence level of food identification, thereby improving the user experience.

[0057] In this embodiment, the image recognition structure 300 is detachably disposed below the housing 210 and facing the receiving groove 110, and the recognition range of the image recognition structure 300 can cover the receiving groove 110 to collect images within the area of ​​the receiving groove 110. When the user places the food in the area of ​​the receiving groove 110, the image recognition structure 300 will take a picture and collect it in time, and then send the collected image information to the large model of the information processing module, so that the large model can recognize the food and finally form the corresponding food information.

[0058] Furthermore, when there is food waste remaining in the sink, the image recognition structure 300 will also capture images of the food waste present in the area of ​​the receiving slot 110, thus facilitating the information processing module to identify the type of food in the food waste. Since a garbage disposal unit is also installed on the sink, after the image recognition structure 300 identifies fibrous foods, chicken bones, and other foods that are difficult to put into the garbage disposal unit, it can remind the user to remove this part of the food waste separately, avoiding malfunctions such as blockage of the garbage disposal unit.

[0059] Furthermore, the image recognition structure 300 can also function as an input device, capturing users' physical examination reports, pathology reports, or self-made diet plans by taking photos and importing them into the information processing module. This generates dietary management guidance and can also be sent to mobile terminals to help users plan their food purchases. The system also displays recipes before purchase decisions to facilitate ingredient sourcing. Subsequently, the movement of the purchased ingredients in the sink is recorded by the image recognition structure 300 in the information processing module. Key data such as the meal distribution results and processing dates based on the dietary plan are stored in the information processing module. This allows users to easily access past data for improvement and also enables the large model to learn from user choices.

[0060] Furthermore, the image recognition structure 300 is detachably connected to the lower part of the housing 210 by screws and tilted downwards to ensure that the recognition range can cover the receiving groove 110. The positional design of the image recognition structure 300 ensures that it completely covers the receiving groove 110, improving the accuracy and reliability of recognition. The detachable design facilitates adjustment and maintenance, ensuring optimal recognition performance.

[0061] Furthermore, the image recognition structure 300 can be a camera or a laser scanning device, which can be selected according to the application requirements. Preferably, the image recognition structure 300 is a camera.

[0062] To recommend cooking plans for ingredients, this embodiment also includes an interactive component. This interactive component is detachably mounted on the mounting bracket 200 and electrically connected to the control system, used to display the corresponding cooking plan for the ingredients. This design allows users to avoid spending extra time searching for cooking methods, effectively improving the user experience and the level of intelligence in kitchen operations.

[0063] In this embodiment, the interactive component includes a touch screen 400 with a detachable shielding structure disposed within the first recess 211. The touch screen 400 is electrically connected to the circuit board 600 of the control system and is within the user's field of vision. The introduction of the touch screen 400 allows cooking recipes to be recommended to the user in the form of text and images, enabling the user to conveniently and quickly view cooking recipes for corresponding ingredients without any operation. Furthermore, when the user searches for ingredient information on the touch screen 400, the system uses self-learning from a large model to recommend ingredient information based on the user's preference data, encouraging the user to eat a more diverse and healthier diet.

[0064] Furthermore, it allows users to interact with the sink via the touchscreen display 400, such as controlling the on / off switch of the light-emitting structure 700. This further enhances the ease of use of the sink.

[0065] Furthermore, the touch display screen 400 is embedded in the shielding structure of the first recess 211 and forms an angle of 0° to 90° with the horizontal plane. The size of this angle can be set according to the user's needs. Preferably, the angle is 45°, which effectively ensures the user's comfort when viewing the display screen.

[0066] In this embodiment, the interactive component also includes a voice interaction structure 500 detachably mounted on the housing 210. This voice interaction structure 500 includes a microphone 510 and a speaker 520, both electrically connected to the control system, for acquiring the user's voice and enabling a question-and-answer dialogue between the user and the interactive component. The introduction of this voice interaction structure 500 allows cooking recipes to be recommended to the user in the form of voice announcements, further enriching the form of cooking recipe recommendations, enhancing the user experience, and also accommodating usage scenarios where the user cannot easily view the touchscreen display 400.

[0067] Specifically, in these question-and-answer dialogues, users can ask interactive components questions about various aspects such as ingredient information. The information processing module identifies the user's questions through a large voice model, analyzes the model to output the answers the user wants, and then interacts with the user through the voice broadcast of the touch screen 400 or the voice interaction structure 500.

[0068] Based on this, the interactive components, due to the existence of the large model, also have the interactive experience of playing weather, news, time, music and other contextual interactions for users, so that users can have emotions and fun while working in the sink.

[0069] In addition, the voice interaction structure 500 can work in conjunction with the touch screen 400 to achieve a multimodal interaction design that combines touch and voice, thereby meeting the needs of complex scenarios and further improving the user experience and operational security.

[0070] Furthermore, the microphone 510 is located at the bottom of the housing 210 adjacent to the image recognition structure 300 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 600 of the control system. It is used to receive the user's voice commands, enabling the user to interact in the form of voice.

[0071] Furthermore, the speaker 520 is located on the side of the housing 210 away from the receiving groove 110 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 600 of the control system for voice broadcasting.

[0072] In this embodiment, a defrosting module is configured on the mounting rack to defrost the food according to a defrosting plan generated by the interactive components. Specifically, this defrosting module can be linked with the image recognition structure 300 and the interactive components. When a user needs to defrost the food, the image recognition structure 300 can photograph and recognize the food to be defrosted, and the information processing module generates a corresponding defrosting plan based on a large model. In this defrosting plan, the large model can determine different defrosting times and temperatures based on different types of food. After generating the defrosting plan, the defrosting module will defrost the food according to the plan, thereby ensuring that the user obtains the best food freshness.

[0073] In this embodiment, the mounting rack is also equipped with a weighing module for acquiring the weight information of the ingredients, which is then extracted by the information processing module as analytical data for forming a food pairing scheme. Specifically, the weighing module can collect the weight information of the food and simultaneously link it with the image recognition structure 300 to identify and record the ingredients, thereby forming the user's intake of various types of ingredients. At the same time, by collecting the weight information of the ingredients, the energy information of the ingredients can be generated using a large model in the information processing module. This energy information can then be used to generate a food pairing scheme to provide to the user.

[0074] To facilitate washing food or dishes, in this embodiment, a faucet 800 is also provided on the extended edge 120 of the sink body 100. The faucet 800 is staggered from the image recognition structure 300, and a safe distance is formed between the water outlet of the faucet 800 and the image recognition structure 300. This safe distance is greater than the splash range when water droplets fall into the receiving tank 110. This design prevents water droplets from splashing onto the image recognition structure 300 when the faucet 800 fills the receiving tank 110, ensuring the accuracy of the image recognition structure 300 and extending its service life.

[0075] Preferably, the faucet 800 is L-shaped and is a smart faucet 800 with voice function. One end is vertically mounted on the extension side 120, and the other end extends horizontally to the top of the receiving groove 110 to form a safe distance. The water outlet of the faucet 800 is located on the extension end.

Claims

1. A smart sink, characterized in that, include: The water tank body is provided with a receiving groove and a mounting bracket. A control system, wherein the control system is equipped with an information processing module; An image recognition structure is mounted on the mounting bracket and electrically connected to the control system. The image recognition structure can identify the type of food in the accommodating slot and feed back food information to the control system. The food information includes one or more of the following: food cleaning method, food pairing scheme, and food cooking scheme. An interactive component, which is mounted on the mounting frame and electrically connected to the control system, is used to display the food information; When the control system receives the ingredient information, it calls the information processing module, and the information processing module triggers the interactive component to display the corresponding ingredient information.

2. The intelligent sink of claim 1, wherein, The control system includes a circuit board built into the mounting bracket, the information processing module is integrated on the circuit board, and the control system is electrically connected to the image recognition structure and the interactive component through the circuit board.

3. The intelligent sink of claim 2, wherein, The mounting bracket includes a housing shielding structure, the housing has a first groove, and the circuit board is detachably disposed in the first groove.

4. The intelligent sink of claim 3, wherein, The interactive component includes a touch screen that is detachably disposed within a first recess of the shielding structure. The touch screen is electrically connected to the control system and is within the user's field of vision.

5. The intelligent sink of claim 3, wherein, The interactive component also includes a voice interaction structure detachably mounted on the housing. The voice interaction structure includes a microphone and a speaker that are electrically connected to the control system, respectively, for acquiring the voice emitted by the user, thereby enabling the user to form a question-and-answer dialogue with the interactive component.

6. The intelligent sink of claim 3, wherein, The image recognition structure is detachably disposed below the housing and facing the receiving groove, and the recognition range of the image recognition structure can cover the receiving groove.

7. The intelligent sink of claim 3, wherein, The housing includes an extension arm that extends along the length of the water tank body and then bends toward the water tank body, and is detachably connected to the water tank body. The extension arm is detachably equipped with a sensor module and a light-emitting structure that are electrically connected to the control system. The sensor module is used to acquire the brightness information of the current environment. The information processing module is configured to control the light-emitting structure to compensate for the ambient light based on the brightness information acquired by the sensor module.

8. The intelligent sink of claim 7, wherein, The extension arm has a second groove for accommodating the light-emitting structure. The mounting bracket also includes a shielding structure, which is detachably disposed on the extension arm and can seal the second groove. The shielding structure is a light-transmitting structure.

9. The intelligent sink of claim 1, wherein, The mounting bracket is detachably mounted on the water tank body and is located above and outside the receiving tank.

10. The intelligent sink of claim 1, wherein, The water tank body is also equipped with a faucet, which is staggered from the image recognition structure, and a safe distance is formed between the water outlet of the faucet and the image recognition structure.

11. The intelligent sink of claim 1, wherein, The mounting rack is equipped with a defrosting module, which is configured to defrost the food according to a defrosting plan generated by the interactive component; the defrosting plan includes at least defrosting time and defrosting temperature.

12. The intelligent sink of claim 11, wherein, The thawing time and thawing temperature are determined according to the food material identified by the image recognition structure.

13. The intelligent sink of claim 1, wherein, A weighing module is arranged on the mounting rack, and the information processing module obtains weight information of the food material based on the weighing module to generate energy information of the food material, which is used to generate a collocation scheme of the food material.

14. The intelligent sink of claim 1, wherein, The information processing module is configured to issue a reminder to the user when there is kitchen waste in the sink body and the image recognition structure identifies that the kitchen waste contains a preset food material category.

15. The intelligent sink of claim 1, wherein, The image recognition structure is also used to input one or more of a physical examination report, a pathological report, and a self-made diet plan of the user.

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