Wireless Cooking Appliance Control With Real-Time Mobile Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for data communication with cooking appliances lack flexibility and effectiveness, particularly in remote control and monitoring capabilities across different locations.

Innovation Solution

A method utilizing a wireless data connection between a mobile computer device and a cooking appliance, allowing for bidirectional signal transfer to enable remote monitoring and control of cooking parameters, such as temperature and cooking duration, through a mobile application with intuitive interface and features like recipe generation and multi-timer functions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a wireless data connection is established between a mobile computer device and a cooking appliance for remote control and monitoring, then the flexibility and effectiveness of data communication is improved, but the device complexity and security risks increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility and effectiveness of data communicationVSAvoidcomplexity of wireless connection system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a wireless communication module as an intermediary component that establishes bidirectional data transmission between the mobile computer device and the cooking appliance. This module includes a processor and memory that handle communication protocols, data encryption, and control signal transmission, thereby enabling remote operation while managing system complexity through modular design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless data connection system is designed to perform multiple functions: monitoring cooking parameters (temperature, time), controlling appliance operations (start, stop, adjust settings), and providing user notifications. This multi-functional approach enhances adaptability without requiring separate systems for each function, thus improving versatility while controlling overall complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If remote control capabilities are enabled via wireless connection, then user control and information access is improved, but the reliability and safety of cooking operations may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser control and information accessVSAvoidsafety of cooking operations
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements real-time feedback mechanisms where the cooking appliance continuously transmits operational data (temperature, cooking stage, error states) to the mobile computer device. This allows users to monitor cooking progress remotely and receive immediate notifications of any anomalies, enabling timely intervention to maintain safety and reliability while preserving ease of remote operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless connection system pre-configures safety protocols and operational parameters before cooking begins. The mobile application provides pre-cooking checks, validates user inputs, and sets default safe operating parameters. This preliminary action ensures that even when operated remotely, the system maintains reliability by preventing unsafe configurations before they can cause issues

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3189510B1Method for data communication with a domestic appliance by a mobile computer device, mobile computer device and domestic appliance
Publication Date: 2022.04.13 ELECTROLUX APPLIANCES
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a method for data communication with a domestic appliance (10) by a mobile computer device (12). The domestic appliance (10) and the mobile computer device (12) are interconnected or interconnectable via a wireless data connection (22). Said wireless data connection (22) is adapted for transferring signals between the domestic appliance (10) and the mobile computer device (12). Further, the present invention relates to application software for the mobile computer device. Moreover, the present invention relates to a domestic appliance. Additionally, the present invention relates to a mobile computer device comprising a display (18) or touch screen.