Method of controlling artificial intelligent liquid dispensing apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water dispensing apparatuses require users to repeatedly press buttons to dispense a desired amount of water, which is inefficient and can lead to overflow or incorrect temperature settings, especially when filling large containers or selecting specific water temperatures.
Innovation Solution
A method utilizing voice recognition technology to control the water dispensing apparatus, allowing users to input desired amounts and temperatures through voice commands, eliminating the need for multiple button presses and ensuring accurate dispensing by integrating a microphone, voice recognition module, and controller to manage water discharge valves.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If users press the water discharge button multiple times to dispense desired amount of water, then the water dispensing apparatus can provide the required water amount, but the operation becomes inefficient and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by detecting the container size before water dispensing begins. The image processing unit captures an image of the container, calculates its volume, and stores this information for use during the dispensing operation. This preliminary detection eliminates the need for multiple button presses by pre-determining the required water amount.
Solution Approach 2:
The water dispensing apparatus serves itself by automatically determining the required water amount based on container detection. The system uses its own imaging and processing capabilities to calculate container volume and automatically sets the dispensing amount, eliminating the need for manual repeated button presses by the user.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users manually adjust the preset discharge amount to match different container sizes, then the water dispensing can be optimized for each container, but the adjustment process becomes burdensome and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual adjustment system with an automated optical detection and image processing system. Instead of requiring users to manually adjust preset amounts through mechanical controls, the system uses an imaging unit to detect container characteristics and automatically calculates the appropriate water dispensing amount through computational processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically changes the water dispensing parameter (amount) based on detected container parameters (volume, shape, size). By using image processing to extract container characteristics and converting these into appropriate water dispensing settings, the system adapts to different containers without requiring manual parameter adjustment by the user.
3Speed
If the water dispensing apparatus dispenses hot water continuously, then water can be supplied quickly, but the user's hand may be burned
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback from image detection to control the water dispensing process. The imaging unit continuously monitors the container filling level, and this feedback information is used by the controller to automatically stop water dispensing when the container is sufficiently filled. This feedback mechanism allows quick hot water dispensing while preventing overflow that could cause burns.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary detection of container presence and characteristics before initiating hot water dispensing. By detecting the container and calculating the appropriate water amount in advance, the system can quickly dispense the required amount of hot water without overshooting, thereby preventing burns from overflow while maintaining fast supply speed.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a water dispensing device control method, which includes: a step of allowing a call word in a sound shape uttered from a user to be input into a microphone; a step of identifying the input call word in a sound identifying module and outputting guiding sound of identifying the call word through a speaker; a step of allowing the desired discharge water amount in the sound shape uttered from the user to be input into the microphone; a step of identifying the input desired water discharge amount in the sound identifying module and outputting guiding sound of identifying the water discharge amount through the speaker; a step of allowing a user to input a water discharge order; a step of allowing water discharge to be implemented while a water discharge valve is opened; and a step of allowing the water discharge to be finished while the water discharge valve is closed when the water discharge flow rate detected in a flow rate sensor reaches the input desired water discharge amount.