Cooking apparatuses system and method for controlling a cooking apparatuses system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cooking apparatuses lack integration and communication capabilities, leading to user inconvenience and safety concerns, particularly in coordinating operations between different cooking devices and managing gas suction during cooking processes.
Innovation Solution
A cooking apparatus system that includes a user interface for receiving commands and communicating with multiple cooking devices, allowing synchronized operation and state display, using wireless communication protocols like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC to manage operations and gas suction based on the status of connected cooking devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If multiple cooking apparatuses operate independently without communication, then each apparatus can be controlled separately, but user convenience deteriorates and coordination between devices becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple independent cooking apparatuses into an integrated system where they communicate with each other through wireless communication modules. The control unit of each apparatus exchanges information with other apparatuses, enabling coordinated operation while maintaining individual functionality. This merging approach improves user convenience through centralized control and inter-device coordination without requiring complete system integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit in each cooking apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions: controlling its own apparatus, receiving commands from other apparatuses, transmitting commands to other apparatuses, and managing gas suction coordination. This multi-functionality allows a single control unit to handle diverse operations, improving ease of operation while avoiding the need for separate control systems for each function.
2Reliability
If cooking apparatuses operate without inter-device communication, then system complexity is reduced, but safety concerns increase due to inability to coordinate gas suction during cooking processes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where each cooking apparatus transmits its operational state to other apparatuses in the system. The control unit receives feedback information about whether other apparatuses are operating, and based on this feedback, automatically coordinates gas suction operations. This feedback loop ensures safety by preventing gas accumulation during cooking processes while maintaining manageable system complexity through standardized communication protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by proactively coordinating gas suction before potential safety hazards arise. When the control unit detects that a cooking apparatus is operating, it automatically activates the gas suction function in advance, preventing harmful gas accumulation before it becomes a safety issue. This preliminary action approach enhances reliability without requiring complex real-time monitoring systems.
3Loss of information
If cooking apparatuses lack information sharing capabilities, then device complexity is minimized, but user convenience deteriorates due to inability to provide comprehensive operation information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments information management by having each cooking apparatus independently collect and manage its own operational data, then share this segmented information with other apparatuses through wireless communication. The control unit processes and transmits specific operation information (temperature, timing, cooking state) without requiring centralized information collection. This segmentation reduces information loss while keeping communication complexity manageable through standardized data formats.
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AI summary
A cooking apparatus, a cooking apparatus controlling system, and a method of controlling a cooking apparatus are provided. The cooking apparatus controlling system includes a first cooking apparatus having a user interface configured to receive a user command from a user and a second cooking apparatus separated from the first cooking apparatus and configured to receive the user command input to the first cooking apparatus and operate according to the user command. The user interface receives one or more of a user command related to the first cooking apparatus and a user command related to the second cooking apparatus. The first cooking apparatus includes a first communicator. The second cooking apparatus includes a second communicator configured to communicate with the first communicator.