KR102635014B1 - Automatic Cooker System For Personal Cooperation - Google Patents

Abstract

An automated cooking appliance system for collaboration between people is launched. The automated cooking appliance system for collaboration between people according to an embodiment of the present invention includes cooking utensils in which food ingredients are stored and cooked, and optical information that is mounted adjacent to the cooking utensils to detect the cooking state of the ingredients in real time and transmit it to the control unit. a first cooking unit equipped with a detection device; It is disposed adjacent to the first cooking unit, operates by a control signal received from the control unit, and outputs information on ingredients to be stored in the cooking utensils of the first cooking unit to the operator using visual and auditory means in accordance with the input time. wealth; and is mounted adjacent to the output unit, determines the cooking state of the food ingredients based on information obtained from the optical information detection device, predicts the overall cooking completion time, and sends a control signal to the output unit based on the predicted result value. The gist of the configuration is to include a control unit that transmits.
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an automated cooking device system for collaboration between people that can detect the cooking state of food ingredients and implement collaborative cooking between an automated cooking device and people based on the detected information.

Description

Automatic Cooker System For Personal Cooperation}

The present invention relates to an automated cooking device system for collaboration between people, and more specifically, to a system for human collaboration that detects the cooking state of food ingredients and implements collaborative cooking between automated cooking devices and people based on the detected information. It is about an automated cooking appliance system.

Generally, when you want to cook food using a cooking device such as an electric range, electric rice cooker, gas range, etc., the user selects the desired dish, prepares the ingredients needed for the selected dish, and puts the prepared ingredients into a cooking container. After placing the cooking container in the cooking device, heating was started, and the user directly controlled the heating amount of the cooking device to be strong or weak depending on the time or the ripeness state of each food ingredient.

In addition, in cooking devices such as gas stoves, microwave ovens, electric stoves, electric rice cookers, etc., where the heating operation can be controlled automatically and electrically, several specific dishes can be specified, and the amount of heat can be automatically controlled for each dish. The control method is set.

However, cooking devices according to the prior art are devices that simply store all food ingredients in one container and then cook them. Various ingredients and seasonings must be added at different times and the cooking process must be appropriately changed depending on the cooking state of the food ingredients. It is a device that is difficult to apply to cooking.

To solve this problem, as shown in FIG. 1, a device including a temperature sensor 61, a tire 62, a temperature setting unit 64, a motor driving unit 65, and a heating coil driving unit 66 is used. Thus, a technology to perform automatic cooking was developed.

The automatic cooking device shown in FIG. 1 can perform effective cooking using a temperature sensor and a timer. However, the automatic cooking device shown in FIG. 1 has a problem in that it is difficult to apply when there is more than one cooking utensil used for cooking and the cooking state of the food to be cooked must be determined in real time.

Therefore, there is a need for a technology that can solve the problems caused by the prior art mentioned above.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2015-0052545 (Publication Date: May 14, 2015)

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an automated cooking device system for collaboration between people that can detect the cooking state of food ingredients and implement collaborative cooking between an automated cooking device and people based on the detected information.

An automated cooking appliance system according to one aspect of the present invention to achieve this purpose includes cooking utensils in which food ingredients are stored and cooked, and optical equipment that is mounted adjacent to the cooking utensils to detect the cooking state of the ingredients in real time and transmit it to the control unit. a first cooking unit equipped with an information detection device; It is disposed adjacent to the first cooking unit, operates by a control signal received from the control unit, and outputs information on ingredients to be stored in the cooking utensils of the first cooking unit to the operator using visual and auditory means in accordance with the input time. wealth; and is mounted adjacent to the output unit, determines the cooking state of the food ingredients based on information obtained from the optical information detection device, predicts the overall cooking completion time, and sends a control signal to the output unit based on the predicted result value. It may be configured to include a control unit that transmits.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the optical information detection device includes a plurality of light emitting members that irradiate light of a specific wavelength to the cooking object during cooking; And a light receiving member for detecting a reflection value returned by reflecting the light emitted from the light emitting member, wherein the optical information detection device detects the reflection value after irradiating light to the cooking object at least three times during cooking. By repeating the process in real time, the cooking status of the cooking object can be detected in real time.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the automated cooking appliance system is disposed adjacent to the first cooking unit and is equipped with a robot or machine that automatically cooks the stored food according to a preset program, and responds to a control signal from the control unit. The configuration may further include a second cooking unit that cooks.

In this case, the control unit sends information on actions to be taken by the operator to the first cooking unit as a control signal to the output unit according to the time corresponding to each action, so as to synchronize the collaborative cooking time of the first cooking unit and the second cooking unit. transmits and controls the cooking start time of the second cooking unit. However, the control signal transmitted to the output unit may be transmitted taking into account the time notified in advance to perform the action if the operator's action cannot be performed immediately. there is.

In addition, the control unit determines the cooking state of the cooking object based on data detected from the optical information detection device mounted on the first cooking unit and then changes the total cooking time according to the cooking status, and the first cooking unit and the first cooking unit correspondingly change the cooking time. The order and time of actions to be taken by the operator in the second cooking unit can be changed and then transmitted as a control signal to the output unit.

In addition, when there are a plurality of first cooking units, the priority is given according to the preset importance among the plurality of first cooking units, and the collaborative cooking time is determined based on the shortest cooking completion time of the first cooking unit with the highest priority. You can synchronize.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit may control the first cooking unit, the second cooking unit, and the output unit using wired or wireless communication means or an internal network.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the automated cooking appliance system is disposed adjacent to the first cooking unit and the second cooking unit, and the stored food ingredients are stored in the cooking utensils of the first cooking unit and the second cooking unit by a control signal from the control unit. It may be configured to further include a food material input unit.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit may transmit action information to be taken by the operator as a control signal to the output unit according to the result value calculated and processed based on the information obtained from the optical information detection device.

In this case, the control unit may transmit action information to be taken by the operator as a control signal to the output unit at the time corresponding to each action, or transmit all action information required for cooking as a control signal to the output unit at once. there is.

In addition, the first cooking unit is provided with a plurality of food ingredient storage units and a sauce storage unit, and the top control unit provides information on the ingredients and sauces to be stored in the food ingredient storage unit and the sauce storage unit of the first cooking unit, and when they should be stored, to an output unit. It can be transmitted as a control signal.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the food ingredient input unit includes a storage presence detection unit that detects whether food ingredients to be stored in the food ingredient storage unit and the sauce storage unit are introduced and the stored weight; and a reception status input unit that receives an input that food ingredients have been stored in the food ingredient storage unit and the sauce storage unit. The storage status detection unit and the storage status input unit may transmit the detected information or input value to the control unit.

As described above, according to the automated cooking appliance system of the present invention, the information detected by detecting the cooking state of the food ingredients is provided by an optical information detection device of a specific structure, a first cooking unit, a second cooking unit, an output unit, and a control unit. Based on this, it is possible to provide an automated cooking device system for collaboration between people that can implement collaborative cooking between automated cooking devices and people.

In addition, according to the automated cooking appliance system of the present invention, by providing an optical information detection device including a light-emitting member and a light-receiving member that performs a specific operation, the cooking state of the cooking object can be accurately and effectively detected, thereby reducing the total cooking time. Automated cooking is capable of calculating and processing accurately and controlling the second cooking unit that collaborates with the first cooking unit to perform more accurately, thereby ensuring high-quality cooking results by flexibly responding to the cooking status of the cooking object. A device system can be provided.

In addition, according to the automated cooking appliance system of the present invention, in order to synchronize the collaborative cooking time of the first cooking unit and the second cooking unit, the action information to be taken by the operator in the first cooking unit is output at the time corresponding to each action. By transmitting it as a control signal and controlling the cooking start time of the second cooking unit, it is possible to provide an automated cooking appliance system that can guarantee high-quality cooking results by flexibly responding to the cooking state of the cooking object.

In addition, according to the automated cooking appliance system of the present invention, the cooking state of the cooking object is determined based on the data detected from the optical information detection device mounted on the first cooking unit, and then the total cooking time is changed according to the cooking state and responds accordingly. By changing the order and time of actions to be taken by the operator in the first and second cooking units and transmitting them as control signals to the output unit, high-quality cooking results can be guaranteed by flexibly responding to the cooking status of the cooking object. We can provide an automated cooking appliance system.

1 is a schematic diagram showing an automatic cooking device according to the prior art.
Figure 2 is a configuration diagram showing an automated cooking appliance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a diagram showing an output unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a diagram showing an output unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing a food material input unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Prior to this, terms and words used in this specification and claims should not be construed as limited to their usual or dictionary meanings, but should be construed with meanings and concepts consistent with the technical idea of the present invention.

Throughout this specification, when a member is said to be located “on” another member, this includes not only cases where a member is in contact with another member, but also cases where another member exists between the two members. Throughout this specification, when a part "includes" a certain component, this means that it may further include other components rather than excluding other components, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

Figure 2 shows a configuration diagram showing an automated cooking appliance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the automated cooking appliance system 100 according to this embodiment includes a first cooking unit 110, a second cooking unit 120, an output unit 130, and a control unit 140 that perform specific roles. It may be a configuration that includes.

Specifically, the first cooking unit 110 and the second cooking unit 120 are arranged adjacent to each other or at an appropriate location according to the operator's intention, and are configured to independently store food ingredients and perform cooking. It may be configured to include tools 111 and 121.

The first cooking unit 110 according to this embodiment may be equipped with an optical information detection device 160 that detects the cooking state of the food to be cooked while stored in the cooking utensil 111.

On the other hand, the second cooking unit 120 may be equipped with an automatic cooking robot 171 or an automatic cooking machine 172 that operates the ingredients stored in the cooking utensil 121 according to a preset program. At this time, the automatic cooking robot 171 and the automatic cooking machine 172 are operated by a control signal from the control unit 140 to perform cooking.

The above-mentioned optical information detection device 160 includes a plurality of light-emitting members 161 and light-receiving members 162, and performs a process of detecting a reflection value after irradiating light to the cooking object at least three times during cooking. By performing real-time repetition, the cooking status of the cooking object can be detected in real time. Specifically, the light emitting member 161 may irradiate light of a specific wavelength to the cooking object during cooking. At this time, the light receiving member 162 may detect a reflection value in which the light emitted from the light emitting member is reflected and returned.

Specifically, the optical information detection device 160 according to this embodiment is configured to include an optical spectrum analysis device (multispectral imaging). At this time, the optical spectrum analyzer is a device that emits a plurality of specific wavelengths and can recognize the cooking state of the food ingredients on a molecular basis based on the reflection value of the food ingredients. It measures the Maillard reaction and secondary denaturation of collagen in real time. It can be observed.

In other words, the optical information detection device 160 according to this embodiment detects molecular-level denaturation caused by heating of food using reflection values for a plurality of specific wavelengths, and based on this, it is possible to easily cook food with a high cooking difficulty. there is. Here, high cooking difficulty means the difficulty of cooking food whose time and temperature cannot be defined, such as requiring a change in recipe within a short period of time or adding additional ingredients and sauce.

More specifically, the first cooking unit 110 according to this embodiment is operated at a very high temperature (more than 250 degrees Celsius) at which food ingredients can burn instantly when there is a large cooking time difference each time even if the same chef and the same menu are cooked. ) This is a configuration used when using radiant heat or steam heat source. In general, in the case of using high heat or high-difficulty cooking, even if the chef is the same and the menu is the same, even if cooked at the same time and temperature due to variables in external environmental factors, there may be cases where the food is undercooked or burns instantly. Therefore, the chef does not cook at a set time and temperature, but completes the cooking according to the cooking state by looking or pressing it directly. External environmental factor variables generally include differences in time taken out of the refrigerator, fat/protein ratio, surface moisture amount, and sauce addition amount. At this time, the first cooking unit 110 is capable of performing automatic cooking that maximizes the difference in taste, although the cooking difficulty is high. The reason why automatic cooking can be performed by the first cooking unit 110 according to this embodiment is that it includes an optical spectrum analysis device (multispectral imaging) that can recognize the cooking state of food ingredients on a molecular basis, Maillard reaction, collagen secondary This is because it observes denaturation in real time and uses a heat source with a high level of difficulty in cooking.

In normal cases, most foods are predefined by time and temperature, and once the type of food is identified, it is cooked in an automatic cooking mode in an oven, etc.

Representative examples that are not defined by time and temperature include the Maillard reaction of steak cooked quickly at high temperatures and the secondary denaturation of collagen in chicken skin to cook it crispy. Cook by pressing).

According to this embodiment, the detection device 160 equipped with a sensor capable of optical spectrum imaging analysis is used to sense the protein denaturation state of the steak using strong heat and Maillard reaction (in molecular terms, myoglobin → denatured meta) Secondary denaturation of collagen in the skin can be detected by using high-temperature steam heat to produce myoglobin denaturation or bake chicken skin crispy.

Meanwhile, the output unit 130 according to this embodiment is arranged adjacent to the first cooking unit 110 or in an appropriate location depending on the operator's intention. Specifically, the output unit 130 operates by a control signal received from the control unit 140, and provides visual and auditory information to the operator in accordance with the input time of the ingredients to be stored in the cooking utensils of the first cooking unit 110. It can be printed using any means.

The control unit 140 according to this embodiment is a component mounted adjacent to the output unit 130, and determines the cooking state of the food ingredients based on information obtained from the optical information detection device 160, and determines the total cooking completion time. can be predicted, and a control signal can be transmitted to the output unit 130 based on the predicted result value.

Preferably, the control unit 140 provides action information corresponding to each action to the first cooking unit 110 to synchronize the collaborative cooking times of the first cooking unit 110 and the second cooking unit 120. It is transmitted as a control signal to the output unit 130 according to the timing, and the cooking start time of the second cooking unit 120 can be controlled.

In some cases, when the operator's action cannot be performed immediately, the control signal transmitted to the output unit 130 may be transmitted taking into account the time notified in advance to perform the action.

More preferably, the control unit 140 determines the cooking state of the cooking object based on the data detected from the optical information detection device 160 mounted on the first cooking unit 110 and then changes the total cooking time according to the cooking state. You can. At the same time, the control unit 140 changes the order and time of actions to be taken by the operator in the first cooking unit 110 and the second cooking unit 120 to correspond to this, and then transmits the change to the output unit 130 as a control signal. .

As described above, the automated cooking appliance system 100 according to this embodiment can predict the food cooking completion time of the first cooking unit 110 in real time.

At this time, the first cooking unit 110 according to this embodiment can implement an algorithm that can predict the food cooking completion time in real time using the optical information detection device 160. Specifically, through an algorithm that can predict the food cooking completion time of the first cooking unit 110 in real time, the next action is notified to the chef running the restaurant in advance, allowing the chef to maximize productivity while automatically cooking food with high-difficulty cooking skills. You can.

Meanwhile, in operating a restaurant, cooking productivity is as important as delicious automatic cooking using the special automated cooking device system of the present invention. When very high temperature radiant heat or steam heat sources are used, there is a large variation in cooking time even when cooking the same menu, which reduces cooking productivity. The reason is that even in one menu, general cooking defined by time and temperature and high-difficulty cooking with a large deviation are often performed simultaneously. For example, in a hamburger or slider, the filling ingredients such as patty, chicken, fish, and meat steak cannot be defined by time and temperature, but baking or steaming the bread, which is the outer ingredient, can be defined by time and temperature. Therefore, when performing high-difficulty cooking with large time differences, it is difficult to recognize the completion point in real time, but it is very important for improving productivity.

According to this embodiment, through an algorithm that can predict the food cooking completion time of the first cooking unit 110 in real time, the chef running the restaurant is notified in advance of the next action, thereby automatically cooking food with a high-difficulty cooking skill and increasing productivity. can be maximized. That is, the first cooking unit 110 according to this embodiment is a special cooking equipment that automatically performs high-level cooking skills, such as that of a chef, rather than general cooking.

Meanwhile, in the case of automatic cooking devices according to the prior art, it is impossible to predict the cooking completion time in advance and the deviation is large. The reason is that it varies depending on the time taken out of the refrigerator, fat/protein ratio, surface moisture amount, and amount of sauce added. At this time, it is very important to monitor the Maillard reaction of the ingredients or the degree of secondary denaturation of collagen in the chicken skin in real time and inform the chef on the monitor to apply the sauce 10 seconds before completion. According to this embodiment, the problems caused by the above-mentioned prior art are solved.

In particular, in the case of restaurants, one menu often uses ingredients that require high levels of difficulty that cannot be defined by time and temperature, and ingredients that are defined by time and temperature (for example, patties, chicken, and fish as fillings in hamburgers or sliders). (fish and meat steak cannot be defined by time and temperature, while baking or steaming bread, which is the outer material, can be defined by time and temperature), in these cases, synchronization is important for efficiency.

In the case of salmon sliders, the display notifies the chef to view the cooking status of the salmon (which cannot be defined by time and temperature) and bake the bread according to the expected completion point (which can be defined by time and temperature), thereby increasing synchronization and increasing restaurant production efficiency. It can be raised.

In other words, according to the present invention, it is possible to cook delicious dishes like a chef by using a sensor capable of analyzing the optical spectrum, even for dishes whose completion time is difficult to determine in advance and whose cooking time is different each time. Additionally, according to the present invention, in the case of a restaurant, cooking efficiency can be increased by informing the user of the completion time of cooking or the expected start time of the next cooking step (inputting sauce, cooking other ingredients, etc.). As a result, the present invention automatically cooks food that is not defined by time and temperature and notifies the chef or the automatic cooking system that can predefine time and temperature when the current cooking step is completed, thereby operating the system efficiently. .

Although FIG. 2 shows only one first cooking unit 110 and one second cooking unit 120, a plurality of cooking units may be configured depending on the type and quantity of cooking and the operator's intention.

In some cases, when there are a plurality of first cooking units 110, priorities are given according to preset importance among the plurality of first cooking units 110, and the shortest cooking time of the first cooking unit 110 with the highest priority is given. It is desirable to synchronize the collaborative cooking time based on the expected completion time.

At this time, the control unit 140 may control the first cooking unit 110, the second cooking unit 120, and the output unit 130 using wired or wireless communication means or an internal network.

Figure 3 shows a drawing showing an output unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 4 shows a drawing showing an output unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to these drawings, the first cooking unit 110 and the second cooking unit 120 according to this embodiment may be configured to include a food ingredient input unit 150.

Specifically, the food ingredient input unit 150 according to this embodiment can input the stored food ingredients into the cooking utensils of the first cooking unit 110 and the second cooking unit 120 by a control signal from the control unit 140. .

At this time, as shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 140 outputs action information to be taken by the operator according to the result value calculated based on the information obtained from the optical information detection device 160 to the output unit 130. It can be transmitted as a control signal. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 140 may output action information to the operator through the output unit 130 to place salmon in the third blue container of the fifth cooking utensil.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 140 transmits action information to be taken by the operator as a control signal to the output unit 130 according to the time corresponding to each action, or transmits the entire action information required for cooking. It can be transmitted as a control signal to the output unit 130 in batches. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 140 lists the process of using the third cooking utensil, the process of using the first cooking utensil, and the action information of using the fourth cooking utensil by time and outputs the information to the output unit 130. It can be output to the operator through .

Meanwhile, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the food ingredient input unit 150 according to this embodiment is preferably provided with a plurality of food ingredient storage units and a sauce storage unit. In this case, the control unit 140 preferably transmits the information on the ingredients and sources to be stored in the food ingredient storage unit and the sauce storage unit of the first cooking unit 110 and the time when they should be stored as a control signal to the output unit 130. .

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, the food ingredient input unit 150 according to this embodiment includes a storage presence detection unit 151 that detects whether food ingredients to be stored in the food ingredient storage unit and the sauce storage unit are introduced and the stored weight. ) may be a configuration including. Instead of the storage status detection unit 151, it may include a storage status input unit 152 that receives input that food ingredients have been stored in the food material storage unit and the sauce storage unit. In this case, the storage status detection unit 151 and the storage status input unit 152 transmit the detected information or input value to the control unit 140, and the control unit 140 utilizes this to operate the food ingredient input unit 150. You can control it.

As described above, the present invention is an automated cooking appliance system suitable for cooking using strong heat and various heat sources. When cooking, chefs use relatively strong heat, high temperatures, and various heat sources, unlike ordinary people. Examples of various heat sources used include heat sources using conduction, heat sources using steam, heat sources using radiation, and heat sources using convection heat. Therefore, because the time required for cooking is different and a variety of processes are performed, such as the process of using the heat source occurring in an instant, the best cooking results cannot be achieved in a general automatic cooking device.

However, the present invention can achieve the best cooking results by analyzing the cooking state in a molecular state through optical spectrum analysis and operating the cooking appliance system based on data analyzed in real time.

Additionally, in the case of automatic cooking systems for restaurant chefs rather than for home use, the number of dishes per hour, or turnover rate, is very important, so it is important to increase productivity through synchronization.

The present invention can increase productivity while automating chef-level cooking by applying a configuration that enables light spectrum analysis in the kitchen of a chef restaurant (multiple LED arrays for emitting light, imaging sensors for receiving light). In addition, the present invention can improve both cooking level and productivity by automatically synchronizing and showing the chef the completion time or next task along with the estimated time through UX through a cooking completion time prediction algorithm.

In addition, according to the present invention, by providing an optical information detection device 160, a first cooking unit 110, a second cooking unit 120, an output unit 130, and a control unit 140 of a specific structure, the cooking state of the food ingredients is provided. It is possible to provide an automated cooking device system for collaboration between people that can detect and implement collaborative cooking between automated cooking devices and people based on the detected information.

In addition, according to the automated cooking appliance system of the present invention, by providing an optical information detection device 160 including a light emitting member 161 and a light receiving member 162 that performs a specific operation, the cooking state of the cooking object is accurately and Since it can be detected effectively, the entire cooking time can be accurately calculated and the second cooking unit 120, which cooperates with the first cooking unit 110, can be controlled more accurately, and as a result, it can be controlled according to the cooking state of the cooking object. We can provide an automated cooking appliance system that can flexibly respond and ensure high-quality cooking results.

In addition, according to the automated cooking appliance system of the present invention, action information to be taken by the operator is provided to the first cooking unit 110 to synchronize the collaborative cooking time of the first cooking unit 110 and the second cooking unit 120. By transmitting a control signal to the output unit 130 according to the time corresponding to the action and controlling the cooking start time of the second cooking unit 120, high quality cooking results are guaranteed by flexibly responding to the cooking status of the cooking object. We can provide an automated cooking appliance system that can

In addition, according to the automated cooking appliance system of the present invention, the cooking state of the cooking object is determined based on the data detected from the optical information detection device 160 mounted on the first cooking unit 110, and then the total cooking time is determined according to the cooking state. changes, and changes the order and time of actions to be taken by the operator in the first cooking unit 110 and the second cooking unit 120 to correspond to this, and then transmits the control signal to the output unit 130 to cook the cooking object. We can provide an automated cooking appliance system that can flexibly respond to conditions and ensure high-quality cooking results.

In the above detailed description of the present invention, only special embodiments thereof have been described. However, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular form mentioned in the detailed description, but rather is understood to include all modifications, equivalents and substitutes within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. It has to be.

That is, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments and descriptions described above, and various modifications may be made by anyone skilled in the art without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims. is possible, and such modifications fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

100: Automated cooking appliance system
110: first cooking unit
111: Cooking utensils
120: second cooking unit
121: Cooking utensils
130: output unit
140: control unit
150: Food ingredient input section
151: Storage status detection unit
152: Storage status input unit
160: Optical information detection device
161: Light-emitting member
162: Light receiving member
170: Automatic cooking robot or machine

Claims (10)

A first cooking unit 110 equipped with cooking utensils in which food ingredients are stored and cooked, and an optical information detection device 160 that is mounted adjacent to the cooking utensils and detects the cooking state of the ingredients in real time and transmits it to the control unit 140;
It is disposed adjacent to the first cooking unit 110, operates by a control signal received from the control unit 140, and provides visual information to the operator at the time of input of food ingredients to be stored in the cooking utensils of the first cooking unit 110. and an output unit 130 that outputs output using auditory means; and
It is mounted adjacent to the output unit 130, determines the cooking state of food ingredients based on information obtained from the optical information detection device 160, predicts the overall cooking completion time, and outputs based on the predicted result value. A control unit 140 that transmits a control signal to the unit 130;
Including,
The optical information detection device 160,
A plurality of light emitting members 161 that irradiate light of a specific wavelength to the cooking object during cooking; and
a light receiving member 162 that detects a reflection value from which light emitted from the light emitting member is reflected and returned;
It further includes,
The optical information detection device 160 is an automated cooking system characterized in that it detects the cooking state of the cooking object in real time by repeating in real time the process of detecting the reflection value after irradiating light to the cooking object at least three times during cooking. Instrument system.
delete According to paragraph 1,
The automated cooking appliance system,
A second cooking unit 120 is disposed adjacent to the first cooking unit 110, is equipped with a robot or machine that automatically cooks the stored food according to a preset program, and cooks the food according to a control signal from the control unit 140;
An automated cooking appliance system further comprising:
According to paragraph 3,
The control unit 140,
In order to synchronize the collaborative cooking time of the first cooking unit 110 and the second cooking unit 120, the output unit 130 provides information on actions to be taken by the operator to the first cooking unit 110 according to the time corresponding to each action. ) is transmitted as a control signal, and controls the cooking start time of the second cooking unit 120,
The control signal transmitted to the output unit 130 includes:
An automated cooking appliance system characterized in that, when an operator's action cannot be performed immediately, the action is transmitted taking into account a time notified in advance to perform the action.
According to paragraph 4,
The control unit 140,
After determining the cooking state of the cooking object based on the data detected from the optical information detection device 160 mounted on the first cooking unit 110, the total cooking time is changed according to the cooking state, and the first cooking unit ( 110) and the second cooking unit 120. An automated cooking appliance system characterized in that the order and time of actions to be taken by the operator are changed and then transmitted as a control signal to the output unit 130.
According to paragraph 4,
When there are a plurality of first cooking units 110, priorities are given according to preset importance among the plurality of first cooking units 110, and the shortest cooking completion time of the first cooking unit 110 with the highest priority is given. An automated cooking appliance system that synchronizes the collaborative cooking time based on .
According to paragraph 3,
The control unit 140 is an automated cooking appliance system characterized in that it controls the first cooking unit 110, the second cooking unit 120, and the output unit 130 using wired or wireless communication means or an internal network.
According to paragraph 1,
The automated cooking appliance system,
It is disposed adjacent to the first cooking unit 110 and the second cooking unit 120, and the stored food ingredients are placed in the cooking utensils of the first cooking unit 110 and the second cooking unit 120 according to a control signal from the control unit 140. Food material input unit 150;
An automated cooking appliance system further comprising:
According to paragraph 1,
The control unit 140,
According to the result value calculated and processed based on the information obtained from the optical information detection device 160, action information to be taken by the operator is transmitted as a control signal to the output unit 130,
Transmitting the action information to be taken by the operator as a control signal to the output unit 130 according to the time corresponding to each action, or transmitting all action information required for cooking as a control signal to the output unit 130 at once. Features an automated cooking appliance system.
According to clause 9,
The first cooking unit 110 includes a plurality of food ingredient storage units and a sauce storage unit,
The control unit 140 is an automation system that transmits information on the ingredients and sources to be stored in the food ingredient storage unit and the sauce storage unit of the first cooking unit 110 and when they should be stored as a control signal to the output unit 130. Cooking equipment system.