JP2012120791A - Cutting board apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cutting board apparatus capable of viewing information on cooking at a cooking place without securing an exclusive space for installing a display unit at the cooking place.SOLUTION: A display unit 10 is housed in a transparent housing part 20 so as to use the display unit 10 as a cutting board. A user can carry out cooking while viewing a cooking recipe displayed on the display unit 10.

Description

The present invention relates to a cutting board device.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a cooking information system in which a user can smoothly make a desired dish based on cooking recipe information by displaying a moving image showing cooking conditions in each cooking procedure in cooking recipe information. (See the following patent document).

JP 2002-290955 A

  In the cooking information system, when a video showing the cooking state is to be viewed at the cooking place, a dedicated space for installing the moving picture display means (display unit) for displaying the moving picture at the cooking place must be secured.

  This invention was made in view of such a situation, and the subject is a cutting board apparatus which can see information about cooking in a cooking place, without securing the space for exclusive use for installing a display part in a cooking place. Is to provide.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized by comprising a display unit for displaying information relating to cooking, and a housing unit for incorporating a screen of the display unit so as to be visible.

  The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the cutting board device according to claim 1 is waterproofed.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the chopping board device according to the first aspect of the present invention, the control device is configured to display an image of recipe information as information relating to cooking on the display unit.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the cutting board device according to the third aspect, when the user selects one recipe information from the plurality of recipe information displayed on the display unit, the control unit The cooking process corresponding to the recipe information is displayed on the display unit.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the chopping board device according to the third aspect, the control unit is selected when the user selects a plurality of recipe information from the plurality of recipe information displayed on the display unit. The plurality of cooking processes corresponding to the plurality of recipe information thus assembled are assembled into one optimum cooking process, and the optimum cooking process is displayed on the display unit.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the cutting board device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the external information input unit for acquiring the recipe information from outside and the external information input unit are used for input. And a storage unit for storing the recipe information.

  A seventh aspect of the present invention is the cutting board device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, further comprising an audio output unit that outputs the audio of the recipe information.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to view information related to cooking at a cooking place without securing a dedicated space for installing a display unit at the cooking place.

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a cutting board device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing a cross section taken along the line II of FIG. 3 is a view taken in the direction of arrow A in FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the cutting board device. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the cutting board device.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the cutting board device 100.

  The cutting board device 100 includes a CPU (control unit) 30, an internal memory 31, a display unit (display unit) 10, a display control unit 32, a speaker (audio output unit) 13, a reproduction control unit 33, a wireless LAN unit 34, and a power switch 12. , An operation key 40, a memory card slot 35, a USB port 36, a LAN port 37, and a battery unit 50.

  The CPU 30 controls the operation of the cutting board device 100 by executing a predetermined control program stored in the internal memory 31.

  The internal memory 31 is composed of, for example, a RAM, a ROM, a flash memory, and the like, and stores a control program executed by the CPU 30 and various data (for example, information about dishes such as recipe information). The internal memory 31 is also used to store data such as recipe images and characters downloaded as information related to cooking from an external device such as a PC or PDA that can be connected to the server or the cutting board apparatus 100.

  The display control unit 32 performs various processes on the image data of the recipe stored in the internal memory 31 and the image data of the recipe fetched from the external device by the arithmetic circuit and sends them to the display unit 10.

  The display unit 10 is a liquid crystal display (LCD panel) or the like, for example, and a backlight (not shown) is controlled by the CPU 30 and an image of recipe information sent from the display control unit 32 is displayed on the screen of the display unit 10. Is done.

  The reproduction control unit 33 causes the speaker (audio output unit) 13 to output audio signals such as audio data of recipe information and sound effects stored in the internal memory 31.

  The wireless LAN unit (external information input unit) 34 is controlled by the CPU 30 and is used for wireless communication with a specific device (server) by a predetermined communication method. The user can download the recipe information from the server via the wireless LAN unit 34 and can upload the recipe information to the server. Also, wired communication can be performed with the server via the LAN port (external information input unit) 37.

  The operation key 40 is an input operation unit for performing an operation of selecting one or more recipe information from a plurality of recipe information displayed on the display unit 10, for example.

  A memory card slot (external information input unit) 35 is a slot into which a memory card (media) (not shown) can be inserted. Recipe information can be written to the memory card, and recipe information recorded on the memory card can be read.

  The USB port (external information input unit) 36 is used for sending and receiving information about cooking with an external device via a USB cable (not shown).

  The battery unit 50 is a power source for driving the cutting board device 100. The battery unit 50 is charged using, for example, a non-contact charger (not shown). The state of charge of the battery unit 50 is monitored by the CPU 30.

  The operation state of the power switch 12 is monitored by the CPU 30. When the power switch 12 is turned on, the CPU 30 displays, for example, the remaining battery level and whether or not a memory card is mounted on the display unit 10.

  FIG. 1 is a plan view of a cutting board device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The cutting board device 100 includes a housing part 20 made of transparent tempered glass and a display part 10 built in the housing part 20. The screen of the display unit 10 can be viewed from the outside. For example, a cooking process 6 and a moving image window 7 as shown in FIG. 1 are displayed on the display unit 10.

  Although the operation key 40, the power switch 12, and the speaker 13 are provided in the housing part 20, since it is waterproofed, entry of water into the display part 10 is prevented, and the display part 10 is used as a cutting board. can do.

  The power switch 12 protrudes from a hole (not shown) in the housing part 20. A seal rubber is bonded to the housing portion 20 so as to cover the power switch 12, thereby preventing water from entering the display portion 10.

  The operation key 40 includes a cross key 41 for selecting an image to be displayed on the display unit 10, and an OK button 42 provided at the center of the cross key 41 and determining settings on the menu screen. The periphery of the cross key 41 and the OK button 42 protruding from the hole of the housing portion 20 is sealed with a rubber waterproof packing (not shown), thereby preventing water from entering the display portion 10.

  The speaker 13 outputs sound through an acoustic vent (small hole) 26 formed in the housing part 20. Gore-Tex (registered trademark) having a waterproof and moisture-permeable property is disposed as a protective filter on the speaker 13 side of the acoustic vent 26 to prevent water from entering the display unit 10.

  FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing a cross section taken along the line II of FIG.

  The housing part 20 is composed of two tempered glasses 21 and 22. When the two tempered glasses 21 and 22 are overlapped, the display unit 10 is accommodated in the accommodating part 23 formed between the two tempered glasses 21 and 22. Grooves 24 and 25 are respectively formed on the mating surfaces of the tempered glasses 21 and 22 so as to surround the housing portion 23. When the tempered glasses 21 and 22 are overlapped, the grooves 24 of the tempered glass 21 and the grooves 25 of the tempered glass 22 are formed. And an annular space is formed. The waterproof packing 9 is accommodated in the space so as to be crushed. Therefore, even when the container 23 is maintained in a substantially sealed state and the cutting board device 100 is splashed with water, the water from the water to the display unit 10 is combined with the waterproofing process for the operation keys 40 and the like. Intrusion can be prevented.

  3 is a view taken in the direction of arrow A in FIG.

  Covers 35a, 36a, 37a, 50a covering the openings of the memory card slot 35, the USB port 36, the LAN port 37, and the battery unit 50 (see FIG. 5) are provided on the side surfaces of the housing unit 20, respectively. The periphery of the lids 35a, 36a, 37a, 50a is sealed with a rubber waterproof packing (not shown), thereby preventing water from entering the display unit 10.

  Next, the operation of the cutting board device 100 will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the cutting board apparatus 100. In FIG. 4, S1 to S19 indicate each processing step.

  First, the user turns on the power switch 12 of the cutting board device 100 to drive the display unit 10 (S1).

  Next, information related to cooking such as recipe information of cooking stored in the internal memory 31 is read, and a list of dishes is displayed on the display unit 10 (S2).

  It is determined whether there is a dish that the user wants to make in the dish list (S3).

  When there is a dish that the user wants to make in the dish list (yes), the user selects one dish (recipe information) from the dish list (S4). At this time, not only one dish but also a plurality of dishes can be selected.

  When there is no dish that the user wants to make in the dish list (no), the recipe information is downloaded from the external device (server or memory card), the dish list is displayed on the display unit 10 (S5), and the process proceeds to step S4. move on.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is any addition or change of food (S6). When a dish is selected, a recipe using ingredients generally used for the dish is displayed on the display unit 10, but addition or change of the ingredients to be used (for example, pork belly for bird peach and beef loin for chicken) Can be changed).

  If there is any addition or change of food (yes), the process returns to step S2.

  When there is no addition or change of dishes (no), when a plurality of dishes are selected by the user, a plurality of cooking processes corresponding to the plurality of dishes are assembled into one optimum cooking process (S7).

  In step S7, the cooking process is displayed on the display unit 10 (S8). On the display unit 10, for example, the amount of ingredients and seasonings, and the cooking process until completion are displayed as still images as information relating to cooking.

  Thereafter, the user selects a desired cooking process (S9).

The selected cooking process is displayed on the display unit 10 (S10). The cooking process information is, for example, moving picture information described below.
1. A movie showing how to put ingredients in a frying pan and fry until the ingredients are lightly cooked (S11).
2. A movie whose hand is enlarged so that the way of processing the material can be understood well (S12).
3. The shape of the processed material and the amount of seasoning are displayed in actual size on the moving image (S13). The material displayed in actual size can be easily compared with the material cut by the user.
4). When it is necessary to time during cooking, a so-called kitchen timer is displayed. The start operation of the kitchen timer is performed using the operation keys 40.

  By operating the operation key 40, the user can pause the moving image or repeatedly display only a part of the cooking process designated by the user.

  Next, it is determined whether there is a change in the cooking process (S14).

  When there is a change in the cooking process (yes), the process returns to step S9.

  If there is no change in the cooking process (no), cooking is completed (S15).

  Thereafter, the user turns off the power switch 12 of the cutting board device 100 (S16).

  Next, the cutting board device 100 (display unit 10) is washed (S17).

  Thereafter, the cutting board device 100 (display unit 10) is placed in a cradle (not shown) as a charger (S18). The cradle includes an external power supply circuit that is fed from an AC terminal. In the external power supply circuit, for example, a power transmission coil is provided so as to face a reception coil provided in the charger of the battery unit 50. Power can be received by the receiving coil by supplying power to the power transmitting coil from the AC terminal. Examples of the power feeding method include an electromagnetic induction method and a magnetic resonance method.

  The battery unit 50 is charged by placing the cutting board device 100 on the cradle (S19). As a result, the display unit 10 can be made available.

  According to this embodiment, since the display unit 10 can be used as a chopping board, information about cooking is viewed at the cooking place without securing a dedicated space for installing the display unit 10 at the cooking place. be able to. In addition, recipe information downloaded from an external device can be stored in the internal memory 31, so that a cooking recipe can be easily found out when necessary. Furthermore, since the cutting method, size, amount of seasoning, and input timing of vegetables can be visually confirmed at the cooking place, cooking can be performed more accurately than by looking at the recipe book. Moreover, since the recipe information suitable for the material can be displayed on the display unit 10, it is possible to easily cope with, for example, a side dish for dinner. Furthermore, even when a plurality of dishes are selected, a plurality of cooking processes corresponding to each dish are assembled into one optimum cooking process, and the optimum cooking process is displayed on the display unit 10, so that a plurality of cooking processes can be efficiently performed. Can make a dish. Moreover, since the audio | voice of a recipe information, a sound effect, etc. are output from the speaker 13, and recipe information can be obtained also from an ear, cooking can be performed more correctly and efficiently. Furthermore, since the battery unit 14 is charged in a non-contact manner, there is no possibility of leakage or short circuit during charging. Further, even in a narrow cooking place, the display unit 10 does not interfere with cooking.

  In the above embodiment, the operation key 40 and the power switch 12 protrude from the hole of the housing part 20, but a configuration in which the operation key 40 and the power switch 12 do not protrude from the hole of the housing part 20 may be adopted. For example, a touch panel (not shown) is disposed on the back surface of the tempered glass 21, and the operation keys 40 and the power switch 12 are displayed by touching the operation keys 40 and the power switch 12 displayed on the surface of the tempered glass 21 with a finger or the like. A configuration may be adopted in which input is performed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the operation key 40 was arrange | positioned at the display part 10 and the display of the display part 10 was operated, while providing the receiving part in the display part 10, for example, the operation key 40 is arrange | positioned at a kitchen knife (not shown) For example, a signal for controlling display on the display unit 10 may be transmitted from the transmission unit to the reception unit wirelessly by a communication method such as infrared communication or Bluetooth communication. At this time, it is preferable to waterproof the knife.

  10: display unit (display unit), 13: speaker (audio output unit), 20: housing unit, 30: CPU (control unit), 31: internal memory (storage unit), 34: wireless LAN unit (external information input unit) ), 35: memory card slot (external information input unit), 36: USB port (external information input unit), 37: LAN port (external information input unit), 100: cutting board device.

Claims (7)

A display that displays information about the food,
A chopping board device comprising: a housing portion in which a screen of the display portion is visibly incorporated.   2. The cutting board apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cutting board apparatus is waterproofed.   The cutting board device according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit that displays an image of recipe information as information relating to cooking on the display unit.   When the user selects one recipe information from the plurality of recipe information displayed on the display unit, the control unit displays a cooking process corresponding to the recipe information on the display unit. A cutting board apparatus according to claim 3.   When the user selects a plurality of recipe information from the plurality of recipe information displayed on the display unit, the control unit optimizes a plurality of cooking processes corresponding to the selected plurality of recipe information. 4. The cutting board apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the cutting board device is assembled in a simple cooking process and the optimum cooking process is displayed on the display unit.   The external information input part for acquiring the said recipe information from the outside, and the memory | storage part which memorize | stores the said recipe information input via the said external information input part of Claim 3-5 characterized by the above-mentioned The cutting board apparatus of any one of Claims.   The cutting board device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising an audio output unit that outputs audio of the recipe information.

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