JP2010237984A - Cooking work management device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prepare a cooking work schedule capable of suppressing demand for power, at cooking. <P>SOLUTION: The present invention includes a menu information input part 203 for inputting information on a menu and a cooking ending time for the menu; an operation time calculating part 205 for calculating an operation time for each apparatus used for the menu related to the input information on the menu; an operation starting time calculation part 206 for calculating an operation starting time for each apparatus used; a consumed power calculation part 207 for calculation a total consumed power of each apparatus used for each predetermined time when the operation of each apparatus used is started, an operation starting time alteration part 208 for altering the operation starting time of each apparatus used when the calculated total consumed power for each predetermined time exceeds a predetermined value so that the total consumed power does not exceed the predetermined value; and a work schedule preparation part 209 for preparing a cooking work schedule, based on the information on the altered operation starting time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a cooking process management apparatus that creates a cooking process table for mass cooking.

  In recent years, when mass cooking is performed in facilities such as school lunches and employee cafeterias, the importance of hygiene management has increased, and the burden of a registered dietitian has increased due to the addition of hygiene management of ingredients at each cooking step. Further, in the above facilities, there are many cases where cost reduction is required in terms of management. Furthermore, with the advent of new cooking systems, the degree of freedom in adjusting the cooking process has increased, and the need for a wide variety of menus has been increasing year by year.

  Conventionally, menu creation considering the nutritional balance and creation of the cooking work process chart have been the main duties of a registered dietitian, and the work process is created from the menu creation by manual work or support software.

  In addition, the optimal cooking work schedule can be created in a short time and provided to the dietitian in charge, thereby creating a high-performance and easy-to-use cooking work schedule that can effectively support the decision-making and judgment of the dietitian in charge. There is prior art related to the system (see Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2005-250857 A

  However, although the above-described conventional technology has made it possible to efficiently create a cooking work process chart, it has not been considered from the viewpoint of cost reduction. According to management's request, it is necessary to reduce power demand, which is the basic data for calculating electricity bills, and creating a cooking work schedule that takes into account power demand reduction operation is a burden for the registered dietitian There was a point.

  An object of the present invention is to obtain a cooking process management apparatus capable of creating a cooking work process chart in which power demand is suppressed in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the cooking process management device according to the present invention includes a menu database for storing information on the required operating amount of each device used for the menu and the cooking amount of the menu, Used equipment database for storing information on the capacity and number of each equipment used in the facility, menu information input means for inputting information about the menu and the cooking end time or work end time of the menu, and input by the menu information input means From the menu for extracting information on the total required operation time of each used device for the menu related to the information related to the menu that has been extracted from the menu database, the information on the required operating amount of each used device extracted by the extracting means, Based on information on capacity and number of used devices extracted from used device database The operation time calculating means for calculating the operation time for each used device, and when each of the used devices is operated in time for the cooking end time or work end time of the menu input by the menu information input means, The operation start time calculating means for calculating the operation start time of each used device, and the total consumption of each used device per predetermined time when the operation of each used device is started by the operation start time calculating means. Power consumption calculation means for calculating power, and when the total power consumption for each time calculated by the power consumption calculation means exceeds a predetermined value, the use of each of the devices used so as not to exceed the predetermined value An operation start time changing means for changing an operation start time of at least one of the devices used, an operation start time calculated by the operation start time calculating means, and A process chart creating means for creating a cooking work process chart based on information on the operation start time changed by the operation start time changing means, and an output means for outputting the cooking work process chart created by the process chart creating means; , Provided.

  Moreover, the cooking process management apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the menu information input means inputs information relating to a plurality of menus and respective cooking end times or work end times of the menus.

  According to the cooking process management apparatus according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce power charges due to power demand suppression. Moreover, the burden of the registered dietitian at the time of preparing a cooking work process schedule can be reduced. Furthermore, the load can be leveled, and the effect of reducing the burden on the electric power company is achieved.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the hardware constitutions of the cooking process management apparatus concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the functional structure of the cooking process management apparatus concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process of the cooking process management apparatus concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an apparatus used, and the content of an operation condition. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content regarding transition of the power consumption in each time. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an apparatus used, and the content of an operation condition after being changed by the operation start time change part. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content regarding the transition of the power consumption in each time after being changed by the operation start time change part.

  Exemplary embodiments of a cooking process management device according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Configuration of cooking process management device)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a hardware configuration of a cooking process management device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a cooking process management apparatus includes a CPU 101, a RAM 102, a ROM 103, an HD 104, a display 105, an I / F (interface) 106, a keyboard 107, a pointing device 108, a scanner 109, and a printer 110. And. The components are connected to each other by a bus 100.

  The CPU 101 controls the entire cooking process management apparatus. The RAM 102 is used as a work area for the CPU 101. The ROM 103 stores a program such as a boot program. The HD 104 stores various types of information (data, programs, etc.). The display 105 displays data such as documents, images, and function information. For example, in addition to a TFT liquid crystal display, a CRT, a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like may be used.

  An I / F (interface) 106 is connected to a network through a communication line, and is connected to another information processing apparatus, various databases, and the like via the network. The I / F 106 controls an interface between the network and the inside of the apparatus, and controls input / output of data from other information processing apparatuses and various databases. The I / F 106 is, for example, a modem or a LAN adapter. The I / F 106 can also be used as an external input / output such as a USB.

  In addition to the above, the cooking process management apparatus may include a keyboard 107, a pointing device 108, and a scanner 109 for inputting various data. Further, a printer 110 for outputting (printing) various data may be provided.

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the cooking process management device according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, the cooking process management apparatus includes a menu database (DB) 201, a used device database (DB) 202, a menu information input unit 203, an extraction unit 204, an operation time calculation unit 205, and an operation start time calculation. Unit 206, power consumption calculation unit 207, operation start time change unit 208, process chart creation unit 209, and output unit 210.

  The menu database (DB) 201 stores information on the required operating amount of each device used in association with the menu and the cooking amount of the menu. Specifically, for example, for a certain menu, depending on the amount of cooking, the total number of hours used for each device used (electric kettle: 3 hours, steam convection oven (STICON): 2 hours, rice cooker: 3 hours) , Fryer: 1 hour, washing machine: 10.5 hours, etc.).

  In addition, the menu DB 201 may include information regarding the usage method and order of use of each device used for the menu. At that time, information on the use conditions (the priority order and changeable time conditions regarding the changeable degree of use time) of each used device is also stored. These pieces of information are extracted and used by the operation start time changing unit 208.

  The used device database (DB) 202 stores information on the capacity and number of devices used in the facility. Furthermore, the information regarding the model name of a use apparatus, a model year, use conditions, etc. may be included.

  The menu DB 201 and the used device DB 202 realize their functions by, for example, the RAM 102, the ROM 103, and the HD 104 shown in FIG. Further, the menu DB 201 and the used device DB 202 may be in another information processing apparatus (not shown) connected so as to be accessible on a network (not shown).

  The menu information input unit 203 inputs information about the menu and the cooking end time or work end time of the menu. Specifically, the menu information input unit 203 realizes its function by, for example, the I / F 106, the keyboard 107, the pointing device 108, the scanner 109, and the like shown in FIG. Specifically, the menu information is input by inputting a menu name, a symbol / number associated with the menu, and the like. Also, the cooking end time is input for the time at which cooking is to be ended. As the work end time, the time at which cooking is to be finished, and further, a series of processes for the day, such as washing of the utensils and preparation for cooking the next day, is to be entered.

  The menu information input unit 203 inputs information regarding a plurality of menus and the cooking end time or work end time of each menu. In the input of information regarding a plurality of menus, information regarding the second menu is input following the input of information regarding the first menu. The same applies to the third. Also, depending on the menu, there may be two or more items in a set. In that case, by entering the set name or the symbol / number corresponding to the set name, etc., it is possible to perform one input operation. Multiple menu information can be entered.

  The extraction unit 204 extracts, from the menu DB 201, information related to the required operation amount of each device used for the menu related to the information related to the menu input by the menu information input unit 203. Specifically, information related to the necessary movable amount (for example, the total required operation time) of each device used and stored in association with information related to the menu (name of menu, symbol / number), information related to usage conditions, and the like are extracted. Specifically, the extraction unit 204 realizes its function by, for example, the CPU 101 shown in FIG. 1 executing a program stored in the RAM 102, the ROM 103, and the HD 104, and the I / F 106.

  The operating time calculation unit 205 determines, based on the information on the required operating amount of each used device extracted by the extracting unit 204, based on the information on the capacity and the number of used devices extracted from the used device DB 202, for each used device. Calculate the operating time of. Specifically, when the total operating time of the electric kettle is 3 hours and there are three electric kettles, the operating time per electric kettle is 1 hour. Further, it is preferable to determine the operating time of each used device in consideration of the capacity of each used device. Specifically, the operating time calculation unit 205 implements its function by the CPU 101 shown in FIG. 1 executing programs stored in the RAM 102, ROM 103, and HD 104, for example.

  The operation start time calculation unit 206 calculates the operation start time of each used device when the used device is operated in time for the cooking end time or work end time of the menu input by the menu information input unit 203. . Specifically, if the operating time of the equipment used is 1 hour and the cooking end time of the menu is 10:30 (10:30), the operating start time is 9:30 (9:30).

  Further, the operation start time calculation unit 206 calculates the operation start time based on the information regarding the use conditions of each device used extracted by the extraction unit 204. Specifically, the operation start time is calculated based on usage conditions such as using the used device B after using the used device A, or using the used device C and the used device D at the same time. Specifically, the operation start time calculation unit 206 realizes its function by, for example, the CPU 101 shown in FIG. 1 executing programs stored in the RAM 102, ROM 103, and HD 104.

  When the operation start time calculation unit 206 starts the operation of each device used, the power consumption calculation unit 207 calculates the total power consumption of each device used for each predetermined time. The predetermined time may be every 1 minute, every 10 minutes, or every 30 minutes. Thus, the power demand, that is, the average power used (average capacity of the operating load) for 30 minutes (demand time period) is calculated. The total power consumption may include power consumption of other devices (for example, air conditioning and lighting). Specifically, the power consumption calculation unit 207 realizes its function by, for example, the CPU 101 illustrated in FIG. 1 executing programs stored in the RAM 102, the ROM 103, and the HD 104.

  The operation start time changing unit 208 is configured so that when the total power consumption for each time calculated by the power consumption calculating unit 207 exceeds a predetermined value, the operation start time changing unit 208 does not exceed the predetermined value. Change the operation start time of at least one device used. The predetermined value is kW that is a target of a basic fee contracted with an electric power company. Therefore, when the total power consumption does not include the power consumption of other devices, it is a value obtained by subtracting the power consumption of other devices from the predetermined value. Specifically, the operation start time changing unit 208 realizes its function by the CPU 101 shown in FIG. 1 executing programs stored in the RAM 102, ROM 103, and HD 104, for example.

  The process chart creation unit 209 creates a process chart based on the operation start time calculated by the operation start time calculation unit 206 and information related to the operation start time changed by the operation start time change unit. Specifically, in the process table, the information extracted by the extraction unit 204 includes information such as the operation start time and the operation end time of each used device, and what kind of cooking work is performed on each used device. Based on. Specifically, the process table creation unit 209 realizes its function by, for example, the CPU 101 illustrated in FIG. 1 executing programs stored in the RAM 102, the ROM 103, and the HD 104.

  The output unit 210 outputs the process table created by the process table creating unit 209. Specifically, the output unit 210 realizes its function by, for example, the display 105 and the printer 110 shown in FIG. Information about the created process chart is stored in a predetermined storage area, and is referred to when creating the process chart from the next time.

(Processing procedure of cooking process management device)
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the cooking process management device according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 3, the menu information input unit 203 determines whether menu information has been input (step S301). Here, waiting for the input of the menu information (step S301: No), and when there is an input (step S301: Yes), the extraction unit 204 requires the necessary operation of each device used in the menu input from the menu DB 201 Information on the amount is extracted (step S302).

  Next, the operating time calculation unit 205 extracts the capacity / number information of each used device from the used device DB 202 (step S303), and based on the extracted information and information on the required operating amount of each used device, The operation time for each used device of each used device is calculated (step S304). And the operation start time for every used apparatus of each used apparatus is calculated (step S305).

  Thereafter, the total power consumption of each device used at a predetermined time is calculated (step S306). Then, it is determined whether or not the total power consumption exceeds a predetermined value at any calculated time (step S307). Here, when the predetermined value is exceeded (step S307: Yes), the operation start time of any of the used devices is changed (step S308), the process returns to step S306, and again at every predetermined time. Total power consumption is calculated (step S306).

  Thereafter, steps S306 to S308 are repeated. In step S307, if the predetermined value is not exceeded at all times (step S307: No), a process chart is created (step S309), and the created process chart is output (displayed or printed). (Step S310). As a result, a series of processing is completed.

(Example of equipment used and operating status)
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the devices used and the contents of the operation status. In FIG. 4, for a predetermined menu, an electric kettle, a steam convection oven (sticon), a rice cooker, a fryer, and a washing machine are required as used equipment (kitchen equipment).

  In order to cook a predetermined amount of the predetermined menu, the required operating amounts are three hours for three electric kettles with a capacity “5”, one hour for two sticons with a capacity “6”, and a capacity “ Assume that 3 rice cookers of 2 ”are 1 hour, 1 fryer of capacity“ 8 ”is 1 hour, and 3 washing machines of capacity“ 2 ”are 3.5 hours.

  Here, if the operation completion time of all the used devices except for the washing machine is 10:30 (10:30), the use start time is 9:30 (9:30), and the use end time is It is 10:30 (10:30).

  FIG. 5 shows the contents related to the transition of power consumption at each time in the above-described use state. In FIG. 5, the transition of the total power consumption for each time obtained by adding other devices (for example, air conditioning and lighting) to the power consumption of all the used devices is shown by a line graph.

  As can be seen from FIG. 5, since the usage time of each device used overlaps at 9:30 (9:30) to 10:30 (10:30), the power demand in this time zone is “54 kW”. It turns out that it is. Considering other time zones, only this time zone is prominent, and by contracting the basic usage fee with the power company at this “54 kW” or higher, the power charge, which is an expense, can be increased. You can see that you have to spend.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the content of the used device and the content of the operation status, and shows an example of the content of the used device and the content of the operation status after being changed by the operation start time changing unit 208. It is explanatory drawing. In FIG. 6, the use start times of the devices used that have been concentrated at 9:30 (9:30) to 10:30 (10:30) are changed.

  For example, the usage time of one of the three electric kettles was changed from 8:30 (8:30) to 9:30 (9:30), and one of the two STICONs was used. Similarly, the time was changed from 8:30 (8:30) to 9:30 (9:30), and the use start time of all three rice cookers was moved up by 30 minutes, and 9:00 (9:00) ) And the usage time is changed from 9:00 (9:00) to 10:00 (10:00). And about one fryer, time is not changed on account of a cooking process.

  Thus, what time should be used for which device should be shifted may be determined based on the use conditions of each device used included in the menu information, for example. Specifically, for example, for each device used, a condition regarding priority and changeable time (for example, changeable only for 30 minutes, changeable for 1 hour or more, etc.) is given for the changeable degree of use time.

  Then, the start time is changed in accordance with the conditions relating to the changeable time in order from the one with the highest priority (one that has relatively little influence on the cooking process even if the use time is changed). And it is good to try all the changes other than a thing with low priority (a thing which cannot change use time), and to determine the optimal use start time in each use apparatus.

  FIG. 7 shows the contents related to the transition of power consumption at each time in the use state after the change. In this way, without affecting the cooking process and the operation end time, change the use start time of each device used (if there are multiple devices of the same type, all or some of the devices used) By shifting the specification time zone, the maximum value of the total power consumption at each time can be lowered.

  As shown in FIG. 7, by distributing the usage time of each paper device, the power demand can be lowered from “54 kW” to “43 kW” while maintaining the completion time of cooking. In this way, the expected maximum value of power demand at the facility is determined from the menu information (information on the required operating amount of each equipment used for the menu and the cooking amount of the menu), and based on the value, Because it is possible to make a contract for the basic fee, it is possible to reduce the pressure on expenses as much as possible.

  In the above specific example, the power demand in units of 30 minutes is displayed. However, in actuality, after calculating “use device”, “number”, and “use time (number)” for each menu, the past same menu It is preferable to calculate the power demand based on the detailed power demand record such as “during remaining heat” and “cooking” based on the power demand data for each device.

  As described above, according to the cooking process management apparatus of this embodiment, the total power consumption (power demand) of the equipment used can be suppressed without affecting the cooking operation. Moreover, the work of the registered dietitian can be reduced by being able to efficiently create the cooking work process chart considering electric power demand.

  As described above, the cooking process management apparatus according to the present invention is useful for cooking using the cooking work process chart, and is particularly suitable for cooking in large quantities such as school lunches and employee cafeterias.

201 Menu database (DB)
202 Used equipment database (DB)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 203 Menu information input part 204 Extraction part 205 Operation time calculation part 206 Operation start time calculation part 207 Power consumption calculation part 208 Operation start time change part 209 Process table preparation part 210 Output part

Claims (2)

A menu database that stores information on the required operating amount of each device used for the menu and the cooking amount of the menu,
A device database that stores information on the capacity and number of devices used in the facility;
Menu information input means for inputting information about the menu and the cooking end time or work end time of the menu;
Extraction means for extracting, from the menu database, information related to the total operation time required for each device used for the menu related to the menu information input by the menu information input means;
Based on the information on the required operating amount of each used device extracted by the extraction means, the operating time for each used device is calculated based on the information on the capacity and the number of used devices extracted from the used device database. Operating time calculation means;
An operation start time calculating means for calculating an operation start time of each used device when the used device is operated in time for the cooking end time or work end time of the menu input by the menu information input means;
Power consumption calculating means for calculating the total power consumption of each used device at a predetermined time when the operation start time calculating means starts the operation of each used device;
When the total power consumption for each time calculated by the power consumption calculation unit exceeds a predetermined value, the operation start of at least one of the used devices is performed so as not to exceed the predetermined value An operation start time changing means for changing the time;
A process chart creating means for creating a cooking work process chart based on the operation start time calculated by the operation start time calculating means and information on the operation start time changed by the operation start time changing means;
Output means for outputting the cooking work process chart created by the process chart creating means;
A cooking process management device comprising:   The cooking process management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the menu information input means inputs information on a plurality of menus and cooking end time or work end time of each of the menus.

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