JP2002230278A - System, method and program for controlling foodstuff information - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make troublesome warehousing and delivery control for a foodstuff possible to be conducted by a simple procedure, and to make menus able to be proposed by the stored foodstuffs. SOLUTION: This system is provided with a shop information means 1 of a receipt-of-order information transmitting means, a communication means 2, a control means 3, a display means 4, an input means 5, and a storage means 6. Ordering and receipt-of-order information of the foodstuff is written, the foodstuff information is read in, at least an item data thereof is recorded, erosion of the item or reduction of an amount is input when the recorded foodstuff is used or disposed, and the warehousing and delivery control for the foodstuff is conducted thereby by the simple procedure, and the menus cooked by combination of the foodstuffs are displayed while the inventories of the foodstuffs are displayed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a foodstuff information management system, a foodstuff information management method, and a foodstuff information management program, which are capable of managing the entry and exit of foodstuffs in a simple procedure and capable of proposing menus based on stored foodstuffs. It is about.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of food information management system, there has been one that inputs purchased or obtained food to a personal computer and deletes or reduces the used food from this list.

[0003] For example, package software called "Refrigerator management system" is commercially available (manufactured by Denki Information Co., Ltd.). This is used for business purposes such as insulated warehouses, but it simplifies the calculation of storage fees, billing operations, and inventory management by inputting ingredients that enter and leave the refrigerator in a meticulous manner according to a slip.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 10-154271, which is a related art related to the present invention, discloses that a part of information on sales articles collected by a PS system is transferred to a terminal of a customer and used. An arrangement for enabling is disclosed. In particular, it has a function of counting and managing the items stored in the refrigerator, the user communication terminal includes an item information reading means (for example, a bar code reader), and the application software of the user communication terminal transmits the item information from the refrigerator by the item information reading means. It refers to the function of reading, for example, barcodes of foodstuffs taken out and used, and deleting them from food information in the refrigerator.

[0005]

However, in order to utilize a configuration represented by the conventional "refrigerator management system" at home, a user (often a housewife) purchases food and eats food every time. This is a pain, especially for those unfamiliar with PCs, and the benefits of inventory management and expiration date management are extremely large, but this database must be maintained and maintained on a daily basis. The effort involved is very large.

[0006] The inventor of the present invention has made the same software by himself, and has been operating it for about one month. He said that, even though he recommended it to some housewives, it was such a troublesome reaction that he had a very cold reaction.

[0007] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-154271 discloses that P @ S information is transferred to a customer, the items stored in the refrigerator are discriminated and managed, and the user communication terminal uses, for example, a bar code reader to extract foods used from the refrigerator. It discloses a function of reading a barcode and deleting it from food information in the refrigerator. It also mentions a configuration in which information to be transferred includes expiration date information. However, this is an invention that only takes into account the management of storage and retrieval to and from the refrigerator, and lacks the viewpoint that the management of storage and retrieval is performed for menu decisions at all.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems. A food material information management system or a food material information management system configured so that entry and exit management of food materials can be performed in a simple procedure and menus based on stored food materials can be proposed. The purpose is to provide a method and a food information management program.

[0009]

In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, a food information management system according to the present invention receives order information transmitted via a communication means in response to a menu decision, and an order information transmitting means receives an order. Reply information, the order information contains information on the purchased ingredients, at least items and quantities, the control means stores this in the storage means, and edits such as deleting or changing the content of this food information by the input means, This food information is displayed on the display means, and menus made with the stored food are proposed to the display means.

[0010] In this way, the input of complicated food storage data can be completed by storing the food ordering information, and the delivery data can be deleted or modified based on this list. It is a configuration that displays menus that can be realized by a combination of stored ingredients on the display means while maintaining inventory management of stored ingredients without difficulty, and can provide recipes that can be prepared without going to shopping. We can support the act of deciding a menu with great troubles.

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claim 1 is an order receiving information transmitting means for receiving order information and transmitting order receiving information, a communication means connected to a telephone line or the like, and an order receiving means via this communication means. Control means for transmitting and receiving information and order information and controlling the information; display means for displaying order information and order information; input means for creating, modifying, deleting order information and order information, and order information and Storage means for storing order information, etc., and the order information includes at least information on purchased ingredients, at least items and quantities, and displays them on the display means, thereby automatically completing input of complicated food warehousing information. When the displayed item is used or discarded, input data to delete or reduce the amount of the item data by the input means. It is possible to dispense with the simple operation of further be. And, while maintaining the inventory management of the stored ingredients without difficulty, the menu that can be realized by the combination of the stored ingredients is calculated by the control unit and displayed on the display unit,
It can provide recipes that can be prepared without going to shopping, and can assist the housewife in deciding the menu that is the most troublesome.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the foodstuff information management system according to the first aspect, the expiration date can be notified by including the storage method of the purchased ingredients and the expiration date in the order information. .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the foodstuff information management system according to the first aspect, it is not necessary to search for the foodstuff by inputting the storage location of the purchased foodstuff by the input means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, data such as order information and order information (part of the order information used for loading and unloading of ingredients) is input to the food information management system according to the first aspect by input means. ) Can be input using input means such as a keyboard, so that it is possible to save a part of recorded information that has been damaged and has become unreadable.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a menu group is displayed on the display means in the food information management system according to the first aspect, and if the menu is determined by the input means, the control means causes the stored food material to be stored. It is configured to search and calculate a list of ingredients that need to be newly prepared and to display the list on the display means, thereby facilitating creation of the ingredient order information after the menu is determined.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the food information management system according to the first aspect, the control means calculates and displays a new recipe from a combination of the leftovers and the stored ingredients. It is possible to make proposals to reduce the amount of garbage to be discarded and eat delicious foods.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, a delivery instruction is transmitted to the delivery means based on the order information in the food information management system according to the first aspect, and the ingredients are delivered to the order destination according to the information. With this configuration, ordering, receiving orders, and delivering required foods after the menu has been decided proceed smoothly.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the food information management system according to the second aspect further includes a storage unit for storing the food, and if the purchased food is delivered by the delivery unit, the food is stored in the storage unit. At the same time, the storage information is transmitted to the control means, and the control means collates with the information in the storage means, so that it is possible to automatically collate whether or not the ordered ingredients have been reliably delivered.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an order receiving information transmitting step of receiving order information including at least information on an item and an amount relating to purchased ingredients and transmitting order information, a communication step connected to a telephone line or the like, A reading step of transmitting and receiving order information and order information via the communication means, a management step of storing the order information and order information, etc., and deleting or measuring the amount of the item data when the displayed item is used or discarded. It consists of an editing stage in which reduction can be performed, a display stage in which order information and order information are displayed, and a menu in which a menu that can be realized by a combination of stored ingredients is displayed in the display stage. Is automatically completed, and when the displayed item is used or discarded, input data can be used to delete or reduce the amount of the item data. In, issuing information can be dispensed by a simple operation that deletes or content change this list to the original. In addition, menus that can be realized by combining stored ingredients are displayed at the display stage while maintaining inventory management of stored ingredients without difficulty, providing recipes that can be prepared without going to shopping. Can help you decide the big menu.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an order receiving information transmitting step of receiving order information including at least information on items and quantities relating to purchased ingredients and transmitting order information, a communication step connected to a telephone line or the like, A reading step of transmitting and receiving the order information and the order information via the communication means; a management step of storing the order information and the order information; and deleting or deleting the item data when the displayed item is used or discarded. A program that comprises an editing step that can reduce the amount and a display step that displays the order information and the order information, etc., and displays a menu that can be realized by a combination of the stored ingredients in the display step, and stores a complicated food product. The information input is automatically completed, and when the displayed item is used or discarded, By inputting the deletion or reduction of the amount of eye data, issuing information can be dispensed by a simple operation that erases or content change this list based. In addition, while maintaining inventory management of stored ingredients without difficulty, it is a configuration that displays menus that can be realized by the combination of stored ingredients at the display step, and can provide recipes that can be prepared without going to shopping, which is the most troublesome for housewives Can help you decide the big menu.

[0021]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a control block diagram in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

The store information means 1, which is an order information transmitting means, is a terminal which receives order information of ingredients and transmits the order information.
For example, it can be incorporated into a part of the PS system. In this embodiment, the order information transmitting means has been described as the store information means, but the present invention is not limited to this.

The order information and the order information are transmitted to and received from the control means 3 via the communication means 2. The communication means 2 can be realized by a modem, for example, and the control means is constituted by a CPU of a personal computer or a microcomputer.

These pieces of information are output to the display means 4 and displayed. The display means 4 comprises a CRT display, a liquid crystal monitor, a plasma display, or the like. The input means 5 can create and modify order information.
For example, it is realized by a keyboard or the like. The storage means 6 stores such information and is constituted by a nonvolatile memory such as a hard disk or a flash memory.

The control means 3 reads out desired information from the storage means 6 and displays the desired information on the display means 4. When the stored item information is used or discarded, the information is stored in the food storage list displayed on the display means 4. The input means 5 can be used to delete or reduce the amount of the item information.

On the other hand, the store information means 1 transmits a delivery command to the delivery means 7 based on the received order information. In response to this, the delivery means 7 delivers the ordered ingredients to the customer's home. When the customers receive the ingredients, they store them in the storage means 8. The storage unit 8 is realized by, for example, a refrigerator-freezer or a food storage shelf.

The storage means 8 is configured to send storage information delivered together with the food to the control means 3, and is delivered together with the food, for example, recorded on a storage medium such as a floppy disk or SD-RAM. This information is collated with the order information stored in the storage means 6.

In this block diagram, the storage means 8
The transmission of stored information between the control means 3 and the control means 3 is one variation of the present invention. The present invention can be realized even without this configuration. Further, a configuration is also possible in which the storage information is taken, for example, by photographing food in the refrigerator with a CCD camera or the like, and this image is automatically generated by recognizing the image and transmitted to the control means 3.

FIG. 2 is an external view of an example in which the foodstuff storage management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention is put together in a mobile form.

The storage means 6 is composed of an SD-RAM, and is inserted through the insertion hole 9. Such storage means is SD
-Various media other than RAM are applicable. Flash memory, DRAM, SRAM, MRAM, etc. can be used. Of course, a semiconductor memory, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, and an external hard disk are also possible.

Reference numeral 4 denotes display means for displaying various information, and a liquid crystal or the like is provided in the inside facing the display means. Reference numeral 5 denotes an input means, which is constituted by, for example, a keyboard.
10 is an exterior.

FIG. 3 shows an example of how information is stored in such a storage medium. The four digits in the left column indicate an address, and data is recorded in the corresponding right column. For example, item data is recorded in character codes at addresses 0000 to 000F. Since each address has an 8-bit configuration, 128-bit information is assigned to the item data. This can be increased or decreased as appropriate. After that, quantity data, purchase date data, expiration date data, storage method data,
Unit price, purchase store data, special notes are followed. The storage method data provides information on a storage location such as frozen, refrigerated, or room temperature. This information is naturally closely related to the expiration date data. The special memo records the place of production of the ingredient, the producer, a bite note for eating deliciously, and the like.

FIG. 4 shows a display example of the display means 4 and an example of the input means. The display means 4 displays the recognized item and quantity. The input means includes four cursor keys 11 and a decision key 12 capable of moving the position of a cursor, a numeric keypad 13 for inputting numbers and characters, a character input key 14 for instructing input switching of numbers and characters, and an erase / cancel key 15. Prepare.

If there is an error in reading the order information, it can be corrected by hand using these keys.
In addition, the ingredients that have been separated from the neighbor can also be input by hand. Specifically, four cursor keys 11
Can be moved to select a portion to be corrected, and the character input numbers 14 are used to switch characters or numbers as appropriate to re-enter. The procedure for inputting characters is almost the same as for creating an e-mail on a mobile phone.

When the registered food is used or discarded, the user moves the cursor key 11 as shown in FIG. 5 to select the relevant item, and deletes the selected item with the delete / cancel key 15.

According to the above procedure, the entry and exit of food can be performed in a very simple procedure. In the example shown in FIG. 5, it is also possible to divide the item and the quantity, select each with the cursor key 11, and change the quantity with the ten keys 13.

FIG. 6 shows an example in which input means for designating a storage location of purchased food is provided. An item is selected with the cursor key 11, a storage location is selected, and a desired one is selected from a plurality of storage locations. This operation allows the storage location to be recorded and displayed, eliminating the need to search for foodstuffs. When the storage method data is recorded in the storage means as shown in FIG. 3, the storage method is compared with the input storage location,
A configuration in which a warning is issued if they do not match is also possible.

FIG. 7 shows the expiration date read from the storage means.
This is an example in which this is displayed on the display unit 4 for each item. The example in FIG. 6 is displayed in combination with the storage location.

As described above, in this embodiment, the data written in the storage means is read, and when the recorded item is used or discarded, the deletion or deletion of the item data is input. It is possible to perform complicated operations of entering and exiting foodstuffs with simple operations, and it is possible to easily maintain inventory management of stored foodstuffs.

Further, by providing input means for inputting ingredients by hand, it is possible to flexibly cope with inadequate store information means.

Further, by displaying the expiration date,
It becomes easier to use ingredients without waste within the expiration date.

FIG. 9 shows an example in which menus which can be realized by a combination of stored ingredients are displayed on the display means 4. Various recipes are stored in a program built in the control means 3 or in the storage means 6, and possible recipes are displayed on the display means 4 by comparison and collation with stored foodstuffs.

The main information constituting the recipe includes finished image information, materials and amounts, and procedures. Finished image information is important when a customer selects a menu, and although it is difficult to grasp the contents with the menu name, it is possible to envision the scenes arranged at the dining table using the image information, thereby facilitating menu selection. Next, the ingredients and the amounts are the most important information constituting the recipe, and the recipe is called this information in a narrow sense. Taste is determined by specifying the type and amount of ingredients and seasonings. The procedure for how to process these ingredients and seasonings follows.

The menu information is stored in a program built in the control means 3 or in the storage means 6. When stored in a built-in program, fixed menu information can be stored, and when stored in storage means, the number of menus can be externally increased or decreased.

Next, a description will be given of a program for realizing a configuration for displaying a possible recipe on the display means 4 by comparing and collating with stored foodstuffs. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing one embodiment of such a program.

First, the customer inputs the quantity to be made (step 101). Next, the customer decides and inputs whether to consider menus only with stored foods or to replenish some missing foods by shopping (step 102). Then, at least item data and quantity data are read from the stored information (step 103).

The menu search is finally started. First,
In order to control the menu number, an initial value 1 is set in a predetermined register or RAM (step 104). Since the menu information is stored in the basic amount, it is corrected to the amount specified in step 101 (step 10).
5). For example, the basics are stored for two persons, and when four persons are input, each amount is doubled or multiplied by a predetermined coefficient. It is also possible to have a configuration in which the coefficient is divided for each food or seasoning. In general, the number of ingredients should be increased or decreased in proportion to the number of people in most cases, but seasonings and the like do not necessarily double the number of four for two. For example, salt refers to salt, and salty taste must be moderated as the amount increases. If there is enough storage capacity, it is also possible to have a configuration in which different recipes are stored for each serving, and recipes of a specified amount are called.

Next, the stored menus are checked one by one. First of all, all ingredients are available,
It is checked whether the amount is also greater than the input amount (step 106). If they are ready, the process jumps to step 108. If there is a shortage, it is confirmed whether or not shopping is allowed (step 108). If shopping is OK, the process jumps to step 108. If the ingredients are not enough and shopping is not possible, this menu is excluded from the list that can be created, and the process jumps to step 110 in preparation for the next search.

If all the ingredients are available, or if there is a shortage, but shopping is possible, it is checked whether the stored ingredients are within the expiration date (step 108). This information is read from information stored as storage information. If it is within the expiration date, it is determined that the menu can be created, and the menu number is stored (step 109). This completes the search for one menu.

In order to verify the next menu, the value of the menu number register is incremented by 1 (step 110). It is tested whether or not this number exceeds the stored menu number (step 111). If not, the process returns to step 105 and the same verification is repeated. Then, the possible menu numbers are stored one after another.

When all menus have been checked, a finished menu image that can be created is displayed (step 11).
2). The customer determines and inputs a menu while watching the display (step 113). If the menu is determined, the food item data, quantity and procedure are displayed (step 114).

It is tested whether or not there is shopping (step 115). That is, if the purchase is OK and there is a missing ingredient, a missing ingredient list is displayed (step 11).
6).

When an order is placed based on this list and predetermined materials are collected, the customer can prepare the menu. When it is input that the menu has been executed after the menu has been prepared, the used ingredients are automatically deleted from the stored ingredients (step 118). Further, when an impression of the menu is input (step 119), a comment is input such as, for example, that the food was delicious and that it should be made again, or that the family's reaction was so bad that it would not be made anymore. These can be used as selection criteria when the menu is displayed again as a memo. Also,
If not, the menu is deleted from the storage means (step 120). By repeating this procedure, an original menu group suited to the customer can be constructed.

A configuration is also possible in which this recipe can be input to the storage means 6 from outside. For example, a configuration in which a recipe described on a certain homepage is downloaded to the storage means 6 by a network can be adopted. In this case, the recipe is not limited to the one stored beforehand at the time of shipment from the factory, but can be updated indefinitely.

As described above, in this embodiment, various recipes are stored, and possible recipes can be displayed on the display means by comparing and collating with the stored ingredients, so that recipes that can be prepared without going to shopping. Can support the act of deciding the menu that is most troublesome for housewives.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 10 shows an example in which a household account book of food expenses is created from item, quantity, purchase date, and unit price information read from the storage means.

For example, the purchase price of cabbage is "99 yen"
If so, this is displayed in the item list and added to the purchase price of the other ingredients. Then, the total amount is displayed as a food cost item.

As described above, in this embodiment, the purchase price for each item is recorded, and a function for summing the purchase prices is provided, so that the cost spent on food can be automatically totaled. Food items can be saved.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 11 shows an example in which menu combinations that can be realized by giving priority to the expiration date of stored ingredients are arranged in descending order of urgency. As shown in the figure, warnings may be displayed in white or blinking for items whose expiration date is approaching.

As described above, in this embodiment, the combination of menu items that can be realized by giving priority to the expiration date of the stored ingredients is displayed on the display means. Prevention can be made beforehand, limited resources can be fully and effectively used, and a device that is friendly to the earth and households can be provided.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 12 proposes a menu irrespective of the stored ingredients, and when this is determined, the stored ingredients are searched and displayed on the display means, and the ingredients which need to be newly prepared are displayed. It is an example of displaying a list.

[0063] Recipe proposals that are too sticky to the expiration date may rather stress the housewife. Therefore, the menu is determined first, and then the necessary ingredients are selected from the storage list, and a list of ingredients that need to be newly prepared is displayed.

As described above, in this embodiment, menus are proposed, and if the menu is determined, stored foods are searched for and a list of foods that need to be newly prepared is displayed on the display means. You can skip shopping and prepare daily meals quickly and efficiently.

(Embodiment 5) FIG. 13 shows an example in which the leftovers can be inputted by the input means, and the prepared food left after the meal can be managed in the same manner as the food.

First, the recording of the remaining prepared food can be performed by using the part input by hand in the procedure described in the first embodiment (FIG. 4). Further, since the recipe is stored in the program stored in the control means 3 or in the storage means 6, the recipe screen can be displayed on the display means 4 and can be selected by using the cursor key 11 from among them. At this time, a configuration in which the recipes suggested immediately before are preferentially arranged is also useful.

As described above, in the present embodiment, by providing the input means for inputting the leftovers, the prepared food left after the meal can be managed in the same manner as the food.

(Embodiment 6) FIG. 14 shows an example of displaying a new recipe from a combination of leftovers and stored ingredients.

First, the recording of the leftovers can be made by using the part input by hand in the procedure described in the first embodiment (FIG. 4). Further, since the recipe is stored in the program stored in the control means 3 or in the storage means 6, the recipe screen can be displayed on the display means 4 and can be selected by using the cursor key 11 from among them. At this time, a configuration in which the recipes suggested immediately before are preferentially arranged is also useful.

Next, as a program built in the control means 3 or a recipe stored in the storage means 6, one prepared from materials and one subjected to variation utilizing the leftovers are prepared, including the input leftovers. A recipe proposal is made on the display screen from all the recipes.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which a new recipe is displayed from the combination of the leftovers and the stored foodstuffs makes it possible to propose that the leftovers can be eaten deliciously while reducing the amount of garbage discarded.

(Embodiment 7) FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a method of managing food information according to the present invention.

Store information stage 121, which is the order information transmission stage
Is the stage of receiving the order information of the ingredients and transmitting the order information. These order information and order information are transmitted to the communication stage 12.
2 to and from the reading stage 123. In this embodiment, the order information transmitting means has been described as the store information means, but the present invention is not limited to this.

These information are stored in the management stage 124. Further, such information can be modified or deleted in the editing step 125. These pieces of information are displayed in a display step 126.

The management step 124 displays desired information from the stored information on the display step 126. When the stored item information is used or discarded, the editing step is performed based on the food storage list displayed on the display step 126. Through 125, the item information can be deleted or the amount can be reduced.

On the other hand, the store information stage 121 transmits a delivery command to the delivery stage 128 based on the received order information. In response, the delivery stage 128 delivers the ordered ingredients to the customer's home. Upon receiving the ingredients, the customers store them in a storage step 127.

From the storage step 127, the storage information delivered together with the ingredients is sent to the management step 124 via the reading step 123. For example, the storage information is recorded on a storage medium such as a floppy disk or SD-RAM together with the ingredients and delivered. Can be This information is compared with the order information stored in the management stage 124.

In this flowchart, transmission of storage information between the storage step 127 and the management step 124 is one variation of the present invention. This configuration is not essential to the present invention. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the storage information is captured by, for example, a food in a refrigerator with a CCD camera or the like, and this image is automatically generated by recognizing the image and transmitted to the reading stage.

The expiration date information stored in the management stage can be displayed in the display stage. The display example at the display stage at this time is the same as that in FIG.

Further, if the reading result in the reading step is incorrect, the editing step can include a step that can be corrected by hand.

FIG. 9 shows an example of displaying menus that can be realized by a combination of stored ingredients at the display stage.

It is also possible to display the menu group in the display stage, and if the menu is determined in the editing stage, search the stored ingredients and display a list of ingredients that need to be newly prepared in the display stage. FIG. 12 shows a display example at such a display stage.

It is also useful to display a new menu group at the display stage from the combination of the leftovers and the stored ingredients. Figure 1
4 shows a display example of such a display stage.

(Eighth Embodiment) FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of the food information management program according to the present invention.

Store Information Step 1 as Order Information Transmission Stage
Reference numeral 29 denotes a step of receiving the order information of the ingredients and transmitting the order information. These order information and order information are transmitted and received between the reading step 131 and the communication step 130. In this embodiment, the order information transmitting step is described in the store information step, but the present invention is not limited to this.

These information are stored in the management step 132. Further, such information can be corrected and deleted in the editing step 133. These pieces of information are displayed in the display step 134.

The management step 132 displays desired information from the stored information in the display step 134. When the stored item information is used or discarded, the editing step is performed from the foodstuff storage list displayed in the display step 134. , The item information can be deleted or the amount can be reduced.

On the other hand, the store information step 129 transmits a delivery command to the delivery step 136 based on the received order information. In response, the delivery step 136 delivers the ordered ingredients to the customer's home. When the customers receive the ingredients, they store them in a storage step 135.

The storage information delivered from the storage step 135 together with the ingredients is sent to the management step 132 via the reading step 131. For example, the storage information is recorded and sent to a storage medium such as a floppy disk or SD-RAM together with the ingredients. Can be This information is collated with the order information stored in the management step 132.

In this flowchart, transmission of storage information between the storage step 135 and the management step 132 is one variation of the present invention. This configuration is not essential to the present invention. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the storage information is, for example, taken by photographing a food material in the refrigerator with a CCD camera or the like, and this image is automatically generated by recognizing the image and transmitted to the reading step.

The expiration date information stored in the management step can be displayed in the display step. The display example of the display step at this time is the same as FIG.

Further, when the reading result in the reading step is incorrect, the editing step can include a step that can be corrected by hand.

FIG. 9 shows an example in which menus that can be realized by a combination of stored ingredients are displayed in the display step.

It is also possible to display the menu group in the display step, and if the menu is determined in the editing step, search the stored ingredients and display a list of ingredients that need to be newly prepared in the display step. FIG. 12 shows a display example of such a display step.

It is also useful to display a new menu group from the combination of the leftovers and the stored ingredients in the display step.
FIG. 14 shows a display example of such a display step.

[0096]

As described above, according to the present invention, input of complicated food storage information is automatically completed, and when the displayed item is used or discarded, the item data is deleted by the input means. Alternatively, by inputting a reduction in the amount, the dispatch information can be simply deleted or changed based on this list. And, while maintaining inventory management of stored ingredients without difficulty, a menu that can be realized by a combination of stored ingredients is displayed on the display means, it is possible to provide a recipe that can be prepared without going to shopping,
It can assist the housewife in deciding the menu that is most worrisome.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a foodstuff information management system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external view of a mobile part of the foodstuff information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal address and recording data of a storage medium according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a display example of the food information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a display example showing a deletion / correction procedure of the food information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a display example for inputting a storage location of the foodstuff information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a display example showing the expiration date of the food information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a program configuration for menu proposal with stored ingredients of the ingredient information management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a display example showing menus made from stored foods in the foodstuff information management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a display example diagram showing a household account book of a food cost item in the foodstuff information management system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a display example showing a menu in which the expiration date is prioritized in the foodstuff information management system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a display example showing a list of ingredients that need to be newly prepared after a menu proposal of the ingredient information management system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a display example showing input and management of a leftover of the food information management system according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a display example showing a new recipe from a combination of leftovers and stored foods in the foodstuffs information management system according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a method of managing food information according to the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a food information management program according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 store information means (order information transmission means) 2 communication means 3 control means 4 display means 5 input means 6 storage means 7 delivery means 8 storage means

Claims (10)

[Claims] An order information transmitting means for receiving order information and transmitting the order information, a communication means connected to a telephone line or the like, and transmitting and receiving the order information and the order information via the communication means. Control means for controlling; display means for displaying the order information and the order information; input means for creating, modifying, and deleting the order information and the order information; storage for storing the order information and the order information; And the order information includes information on purchased ingredients,
At least an item and an amount are displayed on the display means, and when the displayed item is used or discarded, the input means can be used to input deletion or reduction of the amount of the item data, and the control Means for calculating a menu which can be realized by a combination of stored foods, and displaying the menu on the display means; 2. The food information management system according to claim 1, wherein the order information includes a method of storing the purchased food and a shelf life. 3. The food information management system according to claim 1, wherein a storage location of the purchased food is input by the input unit. 4. The foodstuff information management system according to claim 1, wherein said input means allows input of foodstuff information without order information and order information. 5. A menu group is displayed on the display means, and if a menu is determined by the input means, the control means searches the stored ingredients to calculate a list of ingredients that need to be newly prepared, and 2. The food information management system according to claim 1, wherein the food information management system displays the information on a display. 6. The food information management system according to claim 1, wherein the control means calculates a new menu group from a combination of the leftovers and the stored food ingredients and displays the new menu group on the display means. 7. The food information management system according to claim 1, wherein a delivery command is transmitted to the delivery means based on the order information, and the ingredients are delivered to the order destination in accordance with the information. 8. A storage means for storing foodstuffs, wherein when foodstuffs purchased by the delivery means are delivered, the foodstuffs are stored in the storage means, and storage information is transmitted to the control means. The foodstuff information management system according to claim 7, wherein the foodstuff information management system compares the information with the information in the storage unit. 9. An order receiving information transmitting step of receiving order information including at least information on an item and an amount related to a purchased ingredient and transmitting order information; a communication step connected to a telephone line or the like; A reading step of transmitting and receiving order information and order information, a management step of storing the order information and order information, and an editing step of deleting or reducing the amount of the displayed item data when the displayed item is used or discarded. And a display step of displaying the order information and the order information, and the like, wherein the menu which can be realized by the combination of the stored ingredients is displayed in the display step. 10. An order information transmitting step of receiving order information including at least information on an item and an amount related to a purchased ingredient and transmitting order information; a communication step connected to a telephone line or the like; A reading step of transmitting and receiving order information and order information, a management step of storing the order information and order information, and an editing step of deleting or reducing the amount of the displayed item data when the displayed item is used or discarded. And a display step of displaying the order information and the order information, and the like, wherein the menu that can be realized by the combination of the stored ingredients is displayed in the display step.