JP2021018781A - Consumables processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a consumables processing system capable of correcting the usage of consumables that are different for each processing device and user and proposing optimal usage to the user as needed.SOLUTION: The consumables processing system has a function to detect or estimate the usage status of consumables 1, a function to notify the user of the usage status, and a function to present the method of use of the processing device 2 based on the product information. The consumables processing system has a function in which the usage result of consumables 1 is evaluated by a user, a new usage method is calculated from the evaluation result, and the product information is updated as necessary. With this, the usage of consumables that are different for each device and user is corrected, the optimum usage can be suggested to the user as needed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention comprises a processing device that uses consumables such as a microwave oven and a rice cooker, a recognition unit mounted on an information terminal or processing device that recognizes identification information of the consumable, and product information and processing device of the consumable. It relates to a consumables processing system that presents to the user how to use the processing equipment and the usage status of consumables based on the equipment information of.

As an example of a conventional consumables processing system, a method of recognizing information on consumer goods using a barcode reader and confirming the usage status of consumer goods consumed by home appliances is disclosed. (See Patent Document 1)

JP-A-2018-156677

However, in the conventional consumables processing system, the consumables have a description of the recommended cooking method, storage method, usage amount, etc., but when the consumables are used by the recommended processing method, the processing equipment used for processing. Due to the diversification of the system and the tastes of users, it is not always optimized, and it is difficult to correct it, so that the system development of consumables makers and processing equipment makers and the tastes of users Was not always sufficient.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is possible to appropriately modify the usage method of consumables that differs for each processing device and user, and to use the optimum usage method as necessary. The purpose is to provide a consumables processing system to be presented to the person.

In order to solve the conventional problems, the consumables processing system of the present invention includes consumables, a processing device that uses the consumables, a recognition unit that recognizes at least the identification information of the consumables, and the consumables. It is provided with a first information storage unit for storing the product information of the consumables associated with the identification information of the above, and a second information storage unit for storing the device information of the processing device, and the use of the consumables. A consumable item having a function of detecting or estimating a situation, a function of notifying the user of the usage status, and a function of presenting the user how to use the processing device based on the product information and the device information. The processing system is characterized by having a function in which a user evaluates the usage result of the consumable, calculates a new usage method from the evaluation result, and updates product information or device information as needed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately modify the usage method of consumables that differs for each processing device and user, and to provide a consumables processing system that presents the optimum usage method to the user as needed. be able to.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of the consumables processing system according to the first to third embodiments. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing flow of the consumables processing system according to the first to third embodiments. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing (a) an example of how to use the processing device for each ID of the consumables processing system according to the first embodiment. (B) It is a figure of the table which shows the relationship between the quality evaluation coefficient for each ID of the consumables processing system in Embodiment 1 and the heating time. FIG. 4 is a table showing the ID, code number, product information, usage history, and number of consumables. FIG. 5 is a table table showing how to use the consumables by a processing device (mainly a microwave oven) according to the ID, code number, and the like. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of display and operation on the display unit of the information terminal in the microwave oven. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another example of display and operation on the display unit of the information terminal in the microwave oven. FIG. 8 is a table table showing how to use the consumables by the processing device (rice cooker) according to the ID, code number, and the like. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a transition of a state in which a usage method of consumables is displayed on a display unit of an information terminal in a rice cooker and a user selects a rice cooker. FIG. 10 is another diagram showing how the consumables are used on the display unit of the information terminal in the rice cooker and showing the transition of the state in which the user selects. FIG. 11 is still another diagram showing how the consumables are used on the display unit of the information terminal in the rice cooker and showing the transition of the state in which the user selects. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a state in which the display unit of the information terminal is notified of forgetting to use and recommending consumption, and a diagram showing the details thereof. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a state of notifying a shopping proposal of an information terminal and recommending a new purchase, and a diagram showing details of a usage status of consumables.

The consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure includes consumables, a processing device that uses the consumables, a recognition unit that recognizes at least the identification information of the consumables, and identification information of the consumables. A function of detecting or estimating the usage status of the consumable, a function of notifying the user of the usage status, and a function of providing a first information storage unit for storing the linked product information of the consumable. In a consumables processing system having a function of presenting a usage method of the processing device to a user based on the product information, the user evaluates the usage result of the consumables, and a new usage method is obtained from the evaluation result. It is characterized by having a function of calculating and updating product information or device information as needed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately modify the usage method of consumables that differs for each processing device and user, and to provide a consumables processing system that presents the optimum usage method to the user as needed. it can.

The consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure includes a second information storage unit that stores the device information of the processing device, and uses the processing device based on the product information and the device information. In a consumables processing system that has a function to present to the user, the user evaluates the usage result of the consumable, calculates a new usage method from the evaluation result, and updates product information or device information as necessary. It may be configured to have a function to perform.

With such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately modify the usage method of consumables that differs for each processing device and user, and to provide a consumables processing system that presents the optimum usage method to the user as needed. it can.

The consumables processing system according to an example of the embodiment of the present disclosure has an auxiliary material when the consumable is used in the processing equipment, and is based on the state and type of the consumable and / and the auxiliary material weighed. It may be configured to present how to use the processing apparatus.

With such a configuration, for example, the processing equipment is a rice cooker, the consumable item is rice (brand A), and the auxiliary material is water measured according to the amount of rice, and the water quality (soft water, hard water). , RO water) and temperature information can be obtained to adjust the water absorption time and heating temperature of rice to realize the optimum rice cooking for the brand. Further, for example, when the consumable item is wheat flour (brand B) and the auxiliary material is yeast and water, the fermentation time can be adjusted according to the water quality and temperature, and the type and amount of yeast, and the optimum bread can be baked.

The consumables processing system according to an example of the embodiment of the present disclosure has a processing instrument for using the consumables in the processing apparatus, and presents a method of using the processing apparatus based on the type of the processing instrument. It may be configured to feature that.

With such a configuration, for example, when the processing equipment is an induction heating cooker, it depends on the type, size (diameter), and material (iron, aluminum, laminating, etc.) of the processing equipment (pot, frying pan, kettle, etc.) used. By presenting the heating coil to be used, efficient heating can be realized and optimum cooking heating can be realized.

In the consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure, the product information stored in the first information storage unit includes the business name, product name, POS receipt name, product type, and product product number of the consumables. , Product capacity, product container, product ingredient, product characteristics, validity period, size, usage method, usage amount, usage process, purchase date, storage temperature at least one of them is configured to be included. You may.

Such a configuration makes it easier for the user to refer to the necessary information of the product information, for example, preventing handling mistakes by checking the product with an image, without making a mistake in the storage temperature, and after the expiration date. You can enjoy delicious and safe cooking without taking in allergens that are not desirable for some people, for example.

In the consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure, the product information stored in the first information storage unit includes the components, amounts of auxiliary materials used when the consumables are used in the processing equipment. It may be configured to include at least one of the processing temperatures.

With such a configuration, for example, when the processing equipment is a dishwashing dryer and the consumables are a dishwashing detergent or a rinsing agent, the water quality as an auxiliary material (components such as soft water and hard water) and the amount of water used (water saving). , Normal washing), and at least one of the washing water temperature is included, so that optimum washing can be performed.

In the consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure, the device information stored in the second information storage unit includes the business name, product name, product product number, product function, operation record, etc. of the processing device. It may be configured to include at least one of an operation record, a material, a product shape, an external dimension, and a volume.

Due to such a configuration, for example, in the case of a microwave oven or an oven, the heater material for each model, the inner wall material (stainless steel, alumite, etc.), and the difference in heat capacity affected by the internal volume cause variations in the workmanship. The type and number of heating coils that differ depending on the model of the induction heating cooker, the operation shape of the product such as button operation and panel operation, the output of the drying fan found in the dishwasher, the type of drying heater, and the internal volume. The number of dishes handled depends on the number of dishes, the difference in the temperature control range in the refrigerator, the abnormality grasp from the control state of the motor, the operation state grasp by temperature detection, and the user behavior grasping and watching by knowing the door opening / closing record. And so on.

In the consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure, the device information stored in the second information storage unit is the business name and product of the processing instrument when the consumables are used in the processing device. It may be configured to include at least one of a name, a product part number, a material, a type, a shape, and a volume.

With such a configuration, for example, in an induction heating cooker, by grasping the shape, material, type, and size of the pot, it is possible to perform optimum temperature control for the processing equipment.

In the consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure, the presentation of how to use the processing equipment is to improve the quality of the consumables, shorten the processing time of the consumables, and reduce the power consumption of the processing equipment. It may be configured to be based on any of the above.

With such a configuration, we make proposals on the basic requirements for workmanship quality, energy saving, and time reduction required for electrical appliances, and for example, to suppress heating unevenness that is difficult to achieve at the same time due to thawing and heating VS to shorten the time or improve quality. It is possible to clarify the priority of the user for conflicting requirements such as long-time heating VS energy saving, dishwasher wash-up quality VS time saving or energy saving.

The consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to be characterized in that a new usage method is calculated from the evaluation results of a plurality of users and the product information is updated as necessary. You may.

With such a configuration, for example, regarding the usage of a specific processing device or consumables, it is possible to extract a preferable usage method from the usage method recommended by the manufacturer and reflect it to the user.

The consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured such that the product information to be updated is information on a heating method of consumables.

With such a configuration, it is possible to update the processing equipment owned by the user and the cooking method preferred by the user as compared with the heating method recommended by the manufacturer. For example, if the cooking method is recommended to cook fried chicken in a microwave oven at 500 W for 10 minutes, if the user owns a microwave oven with a steam function, heat it for 20 minutes with the steam function. If desired, the heating method can be changed to suit one's own taste.

The consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured such that the product information to be updated is information regarding the expiry date or the expiration date of the consumables.

With such a configuration, for example, when the storage environment in the storage method recommended for consumables (normal temperature: assumed 18 ° C) cannot be prepared (for example, the room temperature environment is 30 ° C), the effective expiration date is Since it is shorter, it is possible to change the expiration date according to the actual usage environment. Here, it is preferable to change the expiration date by multiplying the expiration date when the food is originally stored in an appropriate environment by a temperature coefficient.

The consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured such that the product information to be updated is information on the amount of consumables used.

With such a configuration, for example, in the case of a dishwasher, the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer is designed assuming a standard dishwasher, a standard stain, and a standard dish set. Each household has different characteristics such as a set that can be washed once, dirt (pre-washing or not), and whether or not you prefer a shorter time. By optimizing the usage amount according to these households, dishwashing can be carried out more efficiently and economically. Further, in the case of food cooking, for example, the optimum amount of food that can be processed at one time differs depending on the capacity of the equipment owned and the temperature uniformity. By updating these, a preferable cooking state can be realized.

The consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured such that the usage status to be notified is information regarding the remaining amount of consumables.

With such a configuration, for example, in the case of a dishwasher, the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer is designed assuming a standard dishwasher, a standard stain, and a standard dish set. Each household has different characteristics such as a set that can be washed once, dirt (pre-washing or not), and whether or not you prefer a shorter time. By optimizing the usage amount according to these households, dishwashing can be carried out more efficiently and economically. Further, in the case of food cooking, for example, the optimum amount of food that can be processed at one time differs depending on the capacity of the equipment owned and the temperature uniformity. By updating these, a preferable cooking state can be realized.

Even if the consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure is configured such that the usage status to be notified is information regarding the consumables replenishment time calculated from the remaining amount of the consumables. Good.

For example, in a rice cooker, the amount of rice used can be read from the rise in water temperature during rice cooking. It is possible to predict when the rice (10 kg) read before opening will run out from the consumption rate of rice, which is cooked regularly, and notify the user to purchase when these products should be replenished. It is possible to prevent out of stock with such a configuration.

The consumables processing system according to the example embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured such that the usage status to be notified is information regarding the expiry date or the expiration date of the consumables.

After purchase, many users often use fresh foods with an awareness of the expiration date, and a certain amount of foods tends to be discarded. Calculate the expiration date from the expiration date described in the product information, the purchase date, and the proper storage condition (for example, if the product has a 6-month expiration date, if it is stored at the proper temperature, the purchase date Calculate from, and set the expiration date 2-3 months after that) and notify. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the user from forgetting to consume.

In the consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure, the usage method has a plurality of steps, notifies the user of confirmation items or selection items in a predetermined process, and confirms the confirmation items to the user. Alternatively, it may be configured to prompt the selection of the selection item.

For example, in the case of cooking involving multiple cooking steps (for example, hamburger), if there are three major types: thawing minced meat, kneading with a binder, and baking putty, the user can thaw and bake. The owner of the microwave oven can do it by itself, but the owner of the microwave oven without the oven function and the owner of the induction heating cooker can also cook by using different equipment. With such a configuration, it is possible to select the optimum cooking method according to the equipment of the owner.

In the consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure, the presentation of the usage method of the processing equipment includes a pattern that emphasizes high quality of the consumables and a pattern that emphasizes shortening of the processing time of the consumables. The plurality of steps may be different from each other with respect to the presentation pattern thereof.

With such a configuration, it is possible to set the usage method of consumables according to the user's preference, such as detailed heating and cooking, against the trade-off between high quality and shortening of processing time.

In the consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure, the user evaluates the result of using the consumables, and the result of processing the consumables is obtained by making a plurality of steps of the usage method from the evaluation result. It may be configured to be characterized by high quality.

For example, in the case of low-temperature cooking of beef in a microwave oven, if the user evaluates that some meat quality is hard in the process of 200W for 30 minutes, a process of setting a stop time of 3 minutes after 500W for 5 minutes is performed. By repeating the process 6 times, a process for improving the quality can be proposed, and if the thawing is 300 W for 10 minutes and the heating unevenness is large, the process is first divided into 200 W 5 minutes and 300 W 6 minutes. With such a configuration, it is possible to propose a higher quality process and increase the satisfaction level according to the user's request.

The consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured to be characterized in that evaluation items for the user to evaluate the use result of the consumables are presented.

With such a configuration, the user can learn his / her own preference, and by providing the evaluation result to the manufacturer side, the quality of the processing equipment or consumables can be improved.

The consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured to include an evaluation determination operation unit in which the user determines the degree of evaluation for each evaluation item.

For example, if some evaluation items satisfy some conditions such as time saving, quality, and energy saving, it is easy to prioritize users in items that do not meet the other conditions. With such a configuration, it is possible for the user himself / herself to find a satisfactory usage condition.

The consumables processing system according to the example of the embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to be characterized in that the product information is updated in association with the user ID or the device ID.

Individual preferences are associated with the user ID, and device-specific features are associated with the device ID. For example, even oven toasters of the same manufacturer and with the same output may not always be able to cook exactly the same if the product numbers are different, and it is important to propose a processing method that links the user ID and the device ID. With such a configuration, by associating the personal preference with the result that can be realized by the device, it is possible to perform processing (for example, cooking) according to the individual's more detailed preference.

Hereinafter, examples of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
The first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a consumables processing system according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in FIG. 1, the label 1a is attached to the consumables 1 such as frozen foods and packaged foods purchased by the user. Various codes such as barcodes (JAN codes) and QR codes (registered trademarks), character information, and the like are posted on the label 1a. The label 1a is recognized by the recognition unit 3a of the information terminal 3 such as a smartphone or tablet. The recognition unit 3a is composed of a camera and software for recognizing various codes and characters.

The method of recognition by the recognition unit 3a may be RFID or image recognition. In particular, when the fruit or vegetable is not packaged and the label 1a is not attached, the image information of the consumable item 1 stored in advance by the image recognition technology and the image information of the consumable item 1 recognized by the recognition unit 3a are stored. The type of consumables 1 may be specified by comparison. Further, it may be various codes and character information posted on the POS receipt issued at the store when the user purchases the consumable item 1 at the store.

The information posted on the label 1a is the identification information of the consumable item 1, and is the product information associated with the so-called identification information. That is, the business name (producer / seller) of consumables 1, the product name (for example, "frozen dumplings"), the POS receipt name, the product type (for example, "frozen food"), the product product number, and the product capacity (for example, "200 g"). "8 pieces"), product container (for example, "plastic bag"), product ingredients (for example, "ground pork, salt, coloring agent, etc."), product features (for example, "heated at high temperature for a short time makes it delicious." ”), Validity period (for example,“ until October 1, 2019 ”,“ 3 months from the date of purchase ”), product size (for example,“ width 20 cm, length 15 cm, height 5 cm ”), usage method (for example,“ microwave oven ”) In the case of 600W heating in 15 minutes "), usage amount (for example," in the case of a microwave, up to 6 pieces in one heating "), usage process (for example," please consume within 5 minutes after heating in a microwave "), purchase Product information such as date (for example, "until July 1, 2019") and storage temperature (for example, "store at -10 degrees or less") is posted.

Other product information includes product images of the consumables (front and back of the package), storage temperature zone classification (for example, refrigeration, freezing, normal temperature), expiration date or expiration date, consumption period value or expiration date, Contents (for example, "200g", "8 pieces"), total weight, usage method (for example, "take out from the packaging container and cook"), allergens, nutritional components, date of manufacture, storage method, sterilization method, usage process (For example, "Please consume within 5 minutes after heating in a microwave oven"), usage method (for example, "take out from the packaging container and cook").

At least one piece of the product information recognized by the recognition unit 3a is wirelessly transmitted from the information terminal 3 to the server 4.

The server 4 is a general term for computers and software that have a role of receiving requests and instructions from other computers and returning information and processing results among the computers on the network. In the case of a so-called computer, it consists of a CPU, a memory, a hard disk, a communication line, and the like.

The server 4 includes a first information storage unit 4a for storing the product information of the consumable item 1 associated with the identification information of the consumable item 1, a microwave oven, a rice cooker, an induction cooker, a bakery, a mixer, an oven toaster, and the like. A second information storage unit 4b for storing device information of a processing device 2 such as a rice cooker, a usage status estimation unit 4c having a function of detecting and / or estimating the usage status of the consumable item 1, and a consumable item 1 for the user. The usage result of the usage status notification unit 4d having a function of notifying the usage status, the usage method presentation unit 4e having a function of presenting the usage method of the processing device 2 to the user based on the product information and the device information, and the usage result of the consumable item 1. It is composed of an information updating unit 4f having a function of being evaluated by a user, calculating a new usage method from the evaluation result, and updating product information or device information as needed.

In the present embodiment, the server 4 is divided into each part in one server, but a plurality of servers may be provided and each part may be divided into blocks. For example, the first information storage unit 4a and the second information storage unit 4b may be used as one server, and the other units may be used as another server, and the servers may communicate with each other.

The case where the processing device 2 in the present embodiment uses the consumables 1 in the microwave oven will be described below. Although the recognition unit 3a has been described as being mounted on the information terminal 3, it is assumed that the recognition unit 3a may be mounted on the processing device 2.

First, as shown in FIG. 2, the user needs to register information about the processing device 2 which is a microwave oven. It is associated with the device information input in advance in the second information storage unit 4b. In the device registration of the microwave oven, the device information of the microwave oven used by recognizing the QR code (registered trademark) attached to the warranty card attached at the time of purchasing the microwave oven by the recognition unit 3a is stored in the second information storage unit. It can be stored in 4b.

The part number of the microwave oven registered in advance in the second information storage unit 4b is displayed on the information terminal 3, and the user selects the part number of the microwave oven to be used on the display of the information terminal 3 to register the microwave oven. You may.

The device information stored in the second information storage unit 4b includes the name of the microwave oven operator (manufacturer or seller), the product name (for example, "microwave oven"), the product part number, and the product function (for example, "oven heating function"). "Warming function" "Steam heating function"), operation record (for example, what kind of usage was performed at what timing and how many times), operation record (for example, what kind of usage was selected by the user at what timing and how many times) , Material (for example, "resin", "steel plate"), product shape (for example, "approximately rectangular parallelepiped shape"), external dimensions (for example, "length 300 mm, width 400 mm, depth 500 mm"), volume (for example, "30 L"). It suffices if one is included. When the microwave oven is connected to the server 4 via the network, the operation record and the operation record of the microwave oven are registered in the second information storage unit 4b from the microwave oven via the network.

Next, in FIG. 2, the recognition unit 3a recognizes the consumable item 1 which is the food to be cooked. The recognized product information of the consumable item 1 is associated with the product information registered in advance in the first information storage unit 4a.

When the recognition unit 3a is mounted on the information terminal 3 and the microwave oven is connected to the server 4 via a network, the equipment of the microwave oven registered in the second information storage unit 4b. Based on the information and the product information registered in the first information storage unit 4a, the first information storage unit 4a sends the product information such as the product name and usage of the consumables 1 recognized to the information terminal 3 to the information terminal. When the user operates the information terminal 3 on the display of 3, the usage method of the consumable item 1 is determined.

When the recognition unit 3a is mounted on the microwave oven and the microwave oven is connected to the network by a communication means such as a wireless LAN, it is selected from the first information storage unit 4a and the proposed cooking method (use). The method) may be transmitted from the first information storage unit 4a to the microwave oven via the second information storage unit 4b. When the microwave oven is equipped with a display unit, product information such as a product name, a product image, and a cooking method (usage method) may be displayed on the screen of the display unit.

If the recognition unit 3a is mounted on an information terminal 3 such as a smartphone and is further connected to a microwave oven by wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), the device information of the second information storage unit 4b The first information storage unit 4a sends product information such as a product name, a product image, and a cooking method (usage method) to the information terminal 3, and the user confirms the usage method on the display unit of the information terminal 3. After that, the cooking method (usage method) and the like may be transmitted from the information terminal 3 to the microwave oven.

In the case of a microwave oven in which the recognition unit 3a is mounted on an information terminal 3 such as a smartphone and is not connected to a network, the product information of the first information storage unit 4a and the device information of the second information storage unit 4b The cooking method (usage method) proposed in association with the information terminal 3 may be manually set according to the display screen of the information terminal 3, voice guidance, or the like.

Information for determining the usage of the consumable item 1 is sent from the information terminal 3 to the first information storage unit 4a of the server 4 via the network, and the information is sent from the first information storage unit 4a to the second information storage unit 4a. It is transmitted to the microwave oven via the network via 4b. In this way, the processing device 2 which is a microwave oven prepares to execute the usage method of the consumable item 1.

When the user confirms or confirms how to use the consumable item 1 on the display unit of the microwave oven and then presses the start button of the microwave oven, the method of using the consumable item 1 (cooking method) is executed. The method of using the consumables 1 executed here is, for example, that the maximum output power in the device information of the microwave oven registered in the second information storage unit 4b is 600 W and is registered in the first information storage unit 4a. When heating with an output power of 900 W and a heating time of 10 minutes is recommended as the product information, the usage method in which the execution is presented is, for example, heating with an output power of 600 W and a heating time of 15 minutes in relation to the device information. Is presented to perform.

A plurality of heating time tables corresponding to a plurality of wattages may be registered in advance in the second information storage unit 4b.

In this way, it is the function of the usage method presentation unit 4e to present the usage method of the processing device 2 to the user based on the product information and the device information.

Next, the functions of the usage status estimation unit 4c and the usage status notification unit 4d will be described.

Normally, a microwave oven is equipped with a consumable item 1 such as an infrared sensor and a temperature sensor that detects the temperature inside the microwave oven. This temperature sensor detects the surface temperature of the consumable item 1 and estimates the finished temperature of the consumable item 1. It is the function of the usage status estimation unit 4c to detect or estimate the usage status of the consumables 1 in this way. The usage status estimation unit 4c may be in the microwave oven, or the information of the temperature sensor in the microwave oven is transmitted from the microwave oven to the usage status estimation unit 4c in the server 4 via the network and in the server 4. It may be estimated by the usage status estimation unit 4c in.

If the usage status of the consumable item 1 is estimated and it is estimated that the heating is completed earlier than the heating time of 15 minutes at the executed output power of 600 W, the heating time is longer than the planned 15 minutes. Notify the end that the finish is completed in a short heating time. It is the function of the usage status notification unit 4d to notify the user of the usage status of the consumables 1 in this way.

The notification from the usage status notification unit 4d to the user may be displayed on the display unit of the microwave oven, or may be notified by sound, light, or vibration from the microwave oven. Further, it may be displayed on the display unit of the information terminal 3 via the network, or may be notified by sound, light, or vibration from the information terminal 3.

As another example of the usage status notification unit 4d, a microwave oven has an oven heating function, for example, a function of heating consumables 1 with microwaves by a microwave oscillating device such as a magnetron mounted on the microwave oven and warming the consumables 1. In the case of the processing device 2 that also has the function of heating and baking consumables 1 by oven heating with a sheathed heater, tube heater, etc. mounted on the microwave oven, the function of heating and warming the consumables 1 by the microwave oven has been completed. At this point, the user may be notified of the completion, and then the user may be notified by displaying the usage method of microwave oven heating on the display unit of the information terminal 3 or the processing device 2, or the information terminal 3 or the processing device may be notified. The user may be notified by the voice from 2.

In addition, there are the following as other examples of the usage status notification unit 4d and the usage status estimation unit 4c. For example, a function to heat and thaw consumables 1 by a microwave oscillating device such as a magnetron mounted on a microwave oven, and an oven using a sheathed heater or a tube heater mounted on the microwave oven. When cooking with the function of heating and baking consumables 1 by heating, after notifying the completion of thawing of the gratin and notifying that the gratin is taken out of the microwave oven, the information terminal 3 and processing are performed when the oven is heated. According to the guidance such as the display and voice of the device 2, the grill plate for heating the oven is attached to perform the residual heat, and after notifying the end of the residual heat, the gratin is put into the microwave oven again and the oven is cooked.

In this way, the consumables 1 has a plurality of steps (microwave heating step and oven heating step) as a method of using the consumables 1, and in a predetermined step, items to be confirmed by the user (thaw completion and gratin are taken out from the microwave oven) It is configured to notify the user of the selection items (for example, whether or not to shift from the microwave heating process to the oven heating process) and prompt the user to confirm the confirmation items or select the selection items.

At this time, if a camera that photographs the inside of the microwave oven is attached to the microwave oven, the cooking progress (usage status of consumables 1) is estimated from the baking color of the gratin to obtain the optimum baking color. You may finish cooking. At this time, if the grill plate is equipped with a weight sensor, the optimum heating state may be estimated and the cooking may be completed by estimating the progress of cooking from the weight change of the gratin.

Next, the user can evaluate the result of using the consumable item 1 in the microwave oven (the result of cooking).

For example, when the user evaluates the result of thawing minced meat as an example of consumable 1, thawing unevenness (presence or absence of uniformity of thawing state of minced meat), partial discoloration (presence or absence of "boiled" of minced meat), minced meat Each evaluation item such as the degree of loosening is displayed on the display unit of the information terminal 3 or the processing device 2, and the evaluation determination operation unit 5 in which the user determines the degree of evaluation for each evaluation item is the information terminal 3 or the processing device. In 2, it is displayed on the display unit composed of the touch panel. The evaluation determination operation unit 5 is composed of, for example, a slide bar, and the user moves the slide bar to input an evaluation for each evaluation item.

For example, it is assumed that the consumable item 1 is used (thawed) with an output power of 300 W and a heating time of 5 minutes after presenting the user how to use the microwave oven based on the product information and the device information. Consumables 1
If the result of using (the result of thawing) is evaluated as not being sufficiently thawed and there is a lot of uneven thawing, the next time the same thawing process is performed, the output power is 100 W and the heating time is 10 minutes. After processing, the usage method (thawing method) such as processing the consumables 1 with an output power of 300 W and a heating time of 2 minutes, and making the thawing performed in one step into two or more steps is calculated. (An example of using multiple steps of the usage method based on the evaluation results of the user).

These presentations may be input in advance as a table in the product information, or may be newly calculated from the product information and the device information. Further, it has a function of updating product information or device information based on a newly calculated usage method as needed.

As a specific example, the table shown in FIG. 3A will be described. The tables of FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b) are stored in the second information storage unit 4b, and are updated as necessary. First of all, as a method of using the consumable item 1 (heating method), the method of use presentation unit 4e tells the user the number of heating Ws of 300 W and the heating time of 5 minutes described in "Proposal 1" of FIG. 3 (a). Thawing (heating) in the settings is presented.

When it is evaluated that there is a lot of thawing unevenness as a result of the user's evaluation, the usage method presentation unit 4e first heats W as described in the IDs A131, A132, A133, etc. that are input in advance in the table. We propose a two-step thawing method in which low-power heating is performed at several 100 W and then finish heating is performed at 300 W. This table may be entered in advance, or it is automatically calculated in two or more stages so that the amount of electric power finally input to the food is constant (300 W / 12 minutes = 25 Wh in this table). You may.

In the case of automatic calculation, it affects the maximum time that can be taken for thawing time (the attribute of food and the minimum input power that differs depending on the model are the limit values), and the material of the inner wall and the size of the surface area that differ depending on the model of the microwave oven. It may be calculated in consideration of the radio wave absorption loss (loss in the refrigerator without being absorbed by food), which is called the loss in the refrigerator.

In this way, it is the function of the information updating unit 4f to update the product information or the device information based on the newly calculated usage method as needed.

The information updating unit 4f may calculate a new usage method from the evaluation results of a plurality of users and update the product information or the device information as needed.

Further, as described above, the product information to be updated may be information on the heating method of the consumable item 1 (heating the consumable item 1 with an output power of 300 W and a heating time of 5 minutes ⇒ heating the consumable item 1 with an output power of 100 W and a heating time of 12 minutes. After the processing, the consumables 1 are processed with an output power of 300 W and a heating time of 1 minute, and the product information of the first information storage unit 4a is updated).

In the evaluation items related to the heating of the user's consumables 1, when the reduction of the processing time (heating time) of the consumables 1 or the reduction of the power consumption of the processing equipment is requested as the evaluation result of the user's consumables 1. For example, assuming that the user is presented with how to use the microwave oven based on the product information and the device information, and then the consumable item 1 is heated with an output power of 600 W and a heating time of 10 minutes, the next time based on the evaluation result of the user. When heating the consumables 1 at the time of heating, the user may be presented with an output power of 1200 W and a heating time of 5 minutes as a method of using the microwave oven.

In addition, when the evaluation result of wanting to further improve the quality of the consumable item 1 is requested in the evaluation items related to the heating of the consumable item 1 of the user, for example, how to use the microwave oven based on the product information and the device information. When the consumables 1 are heated at the next heating based on the evaluation result of the user, assuming that the consumables 1 are heated with an output power of 600 W and a heating time of 10 minutes after presenting to the user, the consumables 1 are heated. As a method of using the microwave oven, an output power of 500 W and a heating time of 12 minutes may be presented to the user in order to improve the uniformity of the microwave oven.

These presentations may be input in advance as a table in the product information, or may be newly calculated from the product information and the device information. When calculating, it is desirable to calculate based on the total amount of energy input to food. Further, it has a function of updating product information or device information based on a newly calculated usage method as needed. In this way, it is the function of the information updating unit 4f to update the product information or the device information based on the newly calculated usage method as needed.

Furthermore, if the user's evaluation result is to achieve both the evaluation result of wanting to improve the quality of consumables 1 and the evaluation result of shortening the processing time (heating time) of consumables 1, it is necessary to set contradictory parameters. It becomes. In such a case, the slide bar described above is desirable as the configuration of the evaluation determination operation unit 5 that determines the evaluation of the user.

When the slide bar is slid to high quality heating (long-time heating) that further enhances the quality of consumables 1, the slide bar is linked to the side where the heating time of the slide bar is shortened, which shortens the processing time (heating time) of consumables 1. By sliding it, the user can understand the trade-off between high quality and shortened processing time.

As a specific example, it will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b). The tables of FIGS. 3A and 3B are stored in at least one of the first information storage unit 4a and the second information storage unit 4b, and are updated as necessary. As a result of thawing the consumables 1 at 300 W and 5 minutes in the proposal 1 of FIG. 3 (a), the user evaluates the balance between the two indexes of quality and thawing time with the slide bar. The value selected by the slide bar is converted into the quality coefficient and the heating time evaluation coefficient as shown in the table of FIG. 3B. For example, the balance selected by the user has a quality evaluation coefficient of 3 that emphasizes high quality. When the heating time corresponds to 9, the next proposal is the proposal 2 with the ID number A133. In addition, when the balance selected by the user emphasizes time reduction, the quality evaluation coefficient is 6, and the heating time evaluation coefficient is 3, the information is updated so that the next proposal is the proposal 2 with the ID number B161. It is judged to do.

In this way, in presenting the usage method of the processing device 2, a plurality of patterns that emphasize the improvement of the quality of the consumables 1 and the patterns that emphasize the shortening of the processing time of the consumables are presented to the user, and the presentation patterns are presented. The heating W number and the heating time (plural steps), which are the two-step heating times, may be different accordingly.

Next, in FIGS. 4 and 5, a table showing the ID, code number, product information, usage history and number of consumables 1 and a management table of how to use the consumables 1 with a microwave oven will be described. The tables of FIGS. 4 and 5 are stored in at least one of the first information storage unit 4a and the second information storage unit 4b, and are updated as necessary.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the case of the product name “Large Takoyaki” with the code number 49XXXXXX1, the recommended storage temperature obtained from the product information is −18 ° C. because it is a frozen food. For example, when the user has a refrigerator linked with the server 4 through the network as the processing device 2, it may be confirmed from the device log of the refrigerator that the freezing storage at this recommended temperature is carried out. Assuming storage at this recommended temperature, from the elapsed time from the purchase date (the QR code (registered trademark) of label 1a and the reading date of the barcode) and the expiration date registered in the product information, here is the recommended consumption expiration date. The remaining (expiration date) is calculated as 40 days.

If the expiration date after opening is set separately depending on the product, the recommended consumption expiration date may be reviewed based on the usage history. In "Big Takoyaki", 24 takoyaki are included in one pack. The previous usage date was January 2, and it was used from the usage history using a microwave oven (usage method shown in FIG. 5: 8 heating conditions stored at -18 ° C are 500 W, 8 minutes). The number of takoyaki is estimated to be 8, and the remaining number is recorded as 16. During the past four years, some code information such as the bar code of "big takoyaki" has been read, and based on the read product information, heating information is transmitted to the microwave oven and the takoyaki is heated in the microwave oven. From the actual results of heating takoyaki in a microwave oven and the cumulative total, it is estimated that a total of 20 times of cooking have been carried out in 4 years, and 24 pieces x about 7 packs of "large takoyaki" are consumed. ing.

The M / U in the usage method of FIG. 5 indicates a setting M that is pre-installed as a manual of the device and a setting U that reflects the evaluation result when the user (user) consumable 1 is used in a microwave oven. ..

In addition, when the usage status estimation unit 4c estimates that the recommended expiration date of "big takoyaki" is approaching, the usage status notification unit 4d uses the information terminal as shown in FIG. 11A to prevent forgetting to use the product. It is desirable to notify the user of forgetting to use "large takoyaki" on the display unit of 3 or the display unit of processing device 2 (microwave oven or refrigerator). In FIG. 11B, the "big takoyaki" is consumed before the third day, and the remaining expiration date is 20 days. At this time, as shown in FIG. 11B, the other consumables 1 may also be notified of the remaining days until the expiration date.

In addition, the timing of new purchase is estimated from the frequency of use of "big takoyaki" (here, it indicates that it is used in the microwave oven 21 times in total), and before the frequently consumed consumables 1 are consumed and disappear. Even if a shopping proposal notification that recommends shopping is given as shown in FIG. 12 (a) and the user is guided to the purchasing site on the display unit of the information terminal 3 on the screen as shown in FIG. 12 (b). Good.

Although the expiration date is used here, it may be information on the expiration date. The usual expiration date is distinguished by the difference in the deterioration rate of quality, and it is common to indicate the expiration date for those with early deterioration and the expiration date for those with slow deterioration.

In this way, regarding the product information regarding the usage amount and the remaining amount of the consumables, the table may be updated according to the use of the consumables 1. In addition, by managing the remaining days of the expiry date of consumables and the cumulative total of usage, it is possible to induce purchase at the timing when consumables 1 are about to run out, and information on the replenishment time of consumables 1. It may be displayed on the display unit of the terminal 3.

Further, the used amount and the remaining amount may be stored and managed in the first information storage unit 4a, or the remaining amount may be separately managed in the inventory list 4h.

Further, regarding the usage amount and the remaining amount, the usage amount and the remaining amount may be detected by a camera or a weight sensor mounted on a microwave oven or a refrigerator, and if it is a microwave oven, it is absorbed when the consumable item 1 is warmed. The amount of radio waves used may be estimated by detecting the amount of radio waves returned without being absorbed by the consumable item 1 with a reflected wave detection sensor such as a directional coupler.

Next, in FIG. 6, an example of operation on the display unit (operation unit) of the information terminal 3 (or microwave oven) in the microwave oven will be described.

FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram showing a product image (here, the upper rectangle is assumed to be a product image) obtained via a barcode of the product name “Big Takoyaki” which is a consumable item 1 and how to use it. Is. Here, the display unit may be the information terminal 3 or the operation display panel of the microwave oven which is the processing device 2. On the screen of FIG. 6A, the microwave oven to be used is not registered as a device, that is, the product information and the device information are not linked via the network, so that the method of use in a general microwave oven is used. Has been proposed.

Select 4 takoyaki as consumables 1, place 4 takoyaki in the microwave, and then press the start button to start heating the microwave to start cooking (heating) and warm it up. When is completed, cooking is finished. At this time, the heating of four "large takoyaki" is left as an equipment log, and this history may be used to estimate the remaining amount of "large takoyaki".

FIG. 6B shows a product image and a usage method obtained via a “large takoyaki” barcode with the microwave oven registered as a device. The microwave oven here has a maximum output of 700 W. The user selects the number from the display, confirms that the number of takoyaki has been set in the microwave oven, and then simply presses the start button to start cooking (heating) and finish cooking when the specified warming is completed. To do.

The drawings from FIGS. 6 (c) to 6 (i) show a series of display screens (for example, displayed on the display unit of the information terminal 3) relating to fried chicken. From the usage methods first obtained via barcode, select the heating of 5 fried chicken (Fig. 6c). The black circle in FIG. 6C indicates that the user has selected the number with his / her finger. Similar black circles below mean selection by the user's finger. Next, select one of the five fried chicken heating methods from "Standard", "Crispy", "Customize", etc., and send the cooking method from the information terminal 3 to the microwave oven ( FIG. 6d). During cooking and heating, an advertisement such as a new product of fried chicken may be displayed on the display (FIG. 6e). Further, before the end of heating, a notification may be given to the user to input his / her impression after use (FIG. 6f). If the user feels that additional heating is required after the heating is completed, the number of seconds for additional heating can be selected (Fig. 6 g). In the performance evaluation, the slide bar is used to evaluate the results under standard conditions in three stages, such as cold, good, and too hot, and in two stages, such as chewy and crispy. It may be (Fig. 6h). After registering the evaluation result, a questionnaire or the like that gives the user some points equivalent to a cash voucher may be conducted (Fig. 6i).

7 (a) to 7 (g) show a series of display screens of roast beef (for example, displayed on the display unit of the information terminal 3). First, the barcode of "roast beef low-temperature cooked beef" is read, and the product image and the recommended usage method are displayed via the barcode information (FIG. 7a). When the user selects the manufacturer's recommendation, the screen transitions to a screen for selecting four levels of meat hardness (Fig. 7b). When cooking softly, it is preferable to heat at a low temperature for a long time, while in the case of a short time, the meat is cooked at a relatively high heat, so that there is a trade-off relationship such as hardening of the meat. In order to intuitively recognize these, the options may be visually expressed by the slide bar (Fig. 7c), or the desired cooking setting may be set by the two-axis map (Fig. 7d).

After the cooking is completed, the workmanship may be evaluated and the user's preference may be registered in the My Cooking Settings (user's individual cooking settings) (Fig. 7e). If you select My Cooking Settings, the next time you read the same product, the My Cooking Settings screen will appear on the display screen in addition to the settings recommended by the manufacturer (Fig. 7f). Here, when expressing my cooking setting with a two-axis map, it is desirable that the previous cooking method and the cooking method recommended this time are visually expressed to help the user's intuitive understanding (Fig.). 7g).

If the personal information (user ID) of the user is registered in the information terminal 3, the product information of the first information storage unit 4a may be updated based on this.

The above is the description of the flowchart of FIG.

The definition of consumables 1 is that they contain all the ingredients necessary for consumables 1, such as frozen dumplings and fried chicken, as well as mixed seasonings such as Chinese ingredients and rice ingredients. , Stew and curry roux, cake base and cookie base can also be consumables 1. In this specification, among consumables 1, those containing all necessary ingredients such as frozen dumplings and fried chicken, and main ingredients such as rice are defined as the main ingredients, and are defined as Chinese foods. Ingredients that are cooked in combination with other ingredients, such as ingredients, mixed seasonings such as rice ingredients, stew and curry roux, cake ingredients and cookie ingredients, are defined as auxiliary ingredients. The label 1a is also attached to the package of these consumables 1. Various codes such as barcodes (JAN codes) and QR codes (registered trademarks), character information, and the like are posted on the label 1a.

Consumables 1 may require auxiliary materials 6 (foodstuffs, seasonings, water, etc.). Examples of these auxiliary materials 6 include foodstuffs (meat, vegetables, eggs, milk, etc.), seasonings (mirin, sake, pepper, soy sauce, salt, sugar, etc.), water (hard water, soft water), oil, and the like. Specifically, for example, "Chinese food" has multiple types of products such as sweet and sour pork, eight treasure vegetables, twice-cooked meat, and mao tofu. For sweet and sour pork, auxiliary material 6 Pork peach, onion, pepper, carrot, raw shiitake, salt, pepper, egg, kataguri powder, etc. are listed as the required amount, and for eight treasures, pork rose, Chinese food, carrot as auxiliary material 6. , Raw shiitake, squid, shrimp, etc. are listed along with the required amount.

The information of the auxiliary material 6 added to the product information is not only used as an explanation of the cooking method by the usage method presentation unit 4e, but also generates a preparation list (shopping list 4g) of the auxiliary material 6 and is used by the user. It is desirable to facilitate the purchase of the auxiliary material 6.

Further, the processing device 2 that uses the consumable item 1 is not limited to one cooking device, and the cooking method differs greatly depending on the type and model of the cooking device.

For example, when cooking Happo-na-no-moto, which is a Chinese ingredient, using an electromagnetic induction heater (IH cooking heater) and a frying pan, add oil after heating the frying pan and fry pork, squid, and shrimp. Next, after removing these meats from the frying pan to a plate, vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, carrots, and raw shiitake mushrooms are fried separately. Finally, all the ingredients are stir-fried, and the ingredients of eight treasures are added and entwined.

On the other hand, when cooking using the microwave oven which is the processing device 2 of the present embodiment, pork roses, squids, and shrimp are put in a heat-resistant non-metal bowl, and carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and Chinese cabbage are placed on the bowls. It is also possible to put in and entangle the ingredients of Chinese cabbage and then cook with radio waves.

As described above, some of the consumables 1 do not require the auxiliary material 6. In addition, the cooking method may differ depending on the combination of the consumable item 1 and the processing device 2. Therefore, based on the product information (including information on auxiliary materials) of the first information storage unit 4a and the device information registered in the second information storage unit 4b, how to use the consumables 1 (cooking method, shopping). (Including list 4g) and the like may be proposed to the user through the information terminal 3 and the like.

(Embodiment 2)
The second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment will be omitted. It should be noted that the other embodiments and the present embodiment may be freely combined. In the first embodiment, the case where the processing device 2 is a microwave oven is mainly described, but in the second embodiment, the case where the processing device 2 is a rice cooker will be described.

First, the user needs to register information about the processing device 2 which is a rice cooker. It is associated with the device information input in advance in the second information storage unit 4b. In the rice cooker device registration, the device information of the rice cooker used by recognizing the QR code (registered trademark) attached to the warranty card attached at the time of purchasing the rice cooker by the recognition unit 3a is stored in the second information storage unit. It can be stored in 4b.

Label 1a is attached to the consumable item 1 which is the rice purchased by the user. Various codes such as barcodes (JAN codes) and QR codes (registered trademarks), character information, and the like are posted on the label 1a. The label 1a is recognized by the recognition unit 3a of the information terminal 3 such as a smartphone or tablet. The recognition unit 3a is composed of a camera and software for recognizing various codes and characters.

The information posted on the label 1a is the identification information of the consumable item 1, and is the product information associated with the so-called identification information. That is, the product name of consumables 1 (for example, "white rice", "miscellaneous grain rice", "brown rice", etc.), brand (for example, "XX Hikari"), producer name, rice milling ground, product image, product capacity, product container, product In addition to ingredients, product characteristics, validity period, size, usage method, usage amount, product information such as purchase date, storage elapsed period, recommended storage method, and description of the producer's feelings for the product are posted.

Further, the usage method (rice cooking method) may include a plurality of optimized usage methods based on detailed information such as brand, season, water temperature, storage condition, and amount of water (auxiliary material 6) used.

Next, the recognition unit 3a of the information terminal 3 recognizes various codes and character information of the rice label 1a, which is the consumable item 1. The recognized information is wirelessly transmitted from the information terminal 3 to the server 4, and is associated with the product information registered in advance in the first information storage unit 4a.

As described above, after the device information of the rice cooker, which is the processing device 2, is registered in advance and stored in the second information storage unit 4b, the recognized information relates to, for example, the "brand" of the first information storage unit 4a. The product information and the usage method of the rice cooker stored in the second information storage unit 4b (for example, the rice cooking course for each "brand") are linked and presented to the rice cooker from the server 4 (rice cooking). Method) is sent. The content presented here may take into consideration environmental information such as the water temperature of the water (auxiliary material 6) estimated from the outside air temperature of the rice cooker. That is, the product information stored in the first information storage unit 4a may include the amount of water used when rice is used in a rice cooker, the temperature of water, and the like.

As a method of presenting to the rice cooker from the server 4, the server 4 may present the rice cooker to the rice cooker via wireless communication means such as WIFI, or the information terminal after being transmitted from the server 4 to the information terminal 3. 3 may be presented to the rice cooker via wireless communication means such as NFC or Bluetooth (registered trademark).

The rice cooker receives the usage method, and the user uses a measuring cup or the like to measure the total amount (or grams) of rice and an appropriate amount of water (auxiliary material 6) that matches the amount of rice for the rice cooker. After putting the rice in the kettle, the rice is soaked in the water in the rice cooker kettle for a predetermined time, and then heating by the suggested usage method is started.

The rice cooker is equipped with a temperature detecting means such as a thermistor so that the temperature inside or near the rice cooker can be detected. At this time, the amount of rice being cooked may be estimated from the rate of increase in temperature inside the rice cooker pot. A registered rice inventory list 4h is created from the information on the number of times recognized by the recognition unit 3a and the estimated rice usage amount, and the rice inventory amount is linked with this inventory list 4h. If the rice is out of stock, the system may be used to automatically place an order for rice from the server 4 to an EC site or the like.

Since the remaining amount of rice can be known from the amount of rice used, the amount of rice used and the remaining amount may be displayed on the information terminal 3 or the display part of the rice cooker on the usage status notification unit 4d, or by voice. You may notify. Furthermore, the rice replenishment time calculated from the remaining amount of rice may be notified. You may also notify us of information about the expiration date or best-by date of rice. Further, the product information of the first information storage unit 4a may be updated by the information updating unit 4f regarding the information regarding the usage amount and the remaining amount of rice, the expiration date or the expiration date.

When the predetermined usage (rice cooking method) is completed, a completion notification is sent from the rice cooker to the information terminal 3 via the server 4 or wireless communication such as NFC or Bluetooth (registered trademark), and "steaming" after the rice cooking is completed. The time for the rice cooker is also transmitted to the information terminal 3. The result of cooking rice can be evaluated by the user operating the information terminal 3 or the display unit of the rice cooker.

For example, in the case of "taste evaluation", the user's evaluation items are individual items such as "sweetness", "hardness", "gloss", and "stickiness", and the slide bar is moved in the same manner as in the first embodiment. And input. For example, if it is evaluated that the sweetness is insufficient, it is desirable to propose a rice cooking method with a longer rice cooking time the next time the rice of the same brand is cooked.

In addition to the taste evaluation, in the evaluation items related to the heating of the consumable item 1 of the user, when the shortening of the rice cooking processing time (heating time) or the reduction of the power consumption of the rice cooker is requested as the evaluation result of the user, for example. , After presenting to the user how to use the rice cooker based on the product information and device information, when heating the consumable item 1 at the next heating based on the evaluation result of the user, the output power is small and The heating time may be shortened and presented to the user.

In addition to the taste evaluation, for example, when an evaluation is made that wants to shorten the rice cooking processing time (heating time), the shortening of the rice cooking processing time (heating time) is contrary to, for example, the "sweetness" of the taste evaluation. Because it is a method, when the user slides to the side where the processing time is shortened with the slide bar, the slide bar moves to the side where the "sweetness" is lost, and the user can make an overall appropriate evaluation. It is desirable that it is displayed as. Based on the evaluation result, a new presentation may be made at the next rice cooking.

These presentations may be input in advance in the product information, or may be calculated from the product information and the device information.

Next, a case where rice base is selected as the consumable item 1 and the auxiliary material 6 is rice and water will be described using the management tables of FIGS. 4 and 8. The tables of FIGS. 4 and 8 are stored in at least one of the first information storage unit 4a and the second information storage unit 4b, and are updated as necessary.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the case of the product name “Chestnut rice base” with the code number 49XXXXXX5, the recommended storage temperature is normal temperature in the product information. When the air conditioner or the like is connected to the server 4 via the network, the user saves at the recommended temperature based on the detection result of the room temperature set by the air conditioner and the temperature sensor actually installed in the air conditioner. You may check the sensor log of the air conditioner.

On the premise of storage at this recommended temperature, the remaining consumption recommended expiration date is calculated as 130 days from the elapsed time from the purchase date (bar code reading date) and the expiration date registered in the product information. If the expiration date after opening is set separately depending on the product, the recommended consumption expiration date (expiration date) may be reviewed based on the usage history. In "Chestnut rice base", the amount of one-time use is included in one pack. According to the usage log of FIG. 4, the remaining number is 1, and there is no description of the usage date and time. For this reason, it can be seen that there is no record of cooking as a rice cooker at this time after reading the product with a barcode or the like.

As shown in FIG. 8, "Chestnut rice base" is included in one bag, and rice is cooked as auxiliary material 6 for 2 or 3 go, and up to 4 go. For example, in the case of 4 go, the rice cooking time is 40 minutes for the normal rice cooking course and 35 minutes for the fast cooking course. You may also add a little salt and soy sauce if you like for seasoning. This usage method is transmitted to the user's information terminal 3 and the like, and the user adds "chestnut rice cooker", rice, a necessary amount of water, and the like, and then from various conditions displayed on the information terminal 3. , Select and confirm the conditions according to the condition of the rice cooker, send the cooking conditions to the rice cooker, and press the start button to start cooking in the rice cooker. From the time the start button is pressed to the actual cooking of rice, the actual cooking of rice will start after a certain period of time (about 30 minutes) such as the flooding time has elapsed.

As shown in FIG. 8, depending on the type of consumable 1, the total number and water quality (hard water, soft water, RO water, etc.) are required as conditions for use, and parameters such as rice cooking time, temperature setting, and quantity are required as settings. The settings are memorized.

At this time, the total number of used rice is left as a log as a device log, which may be used for estimating the remaining amount of rice stockpile.

Next, in FIGS. 9, 10 and 11, an example of operation and display on the display unit (operation unit) of the information terminal 3 (or rice cooker) in the rice cooker will be described.

FIG. 9A shows a product image obtained via the barcode of the consumable item 1 “Chestnut rice base” and how to use it. Here, the display unit may be the information terminal 3 or the display unit of the operation panel of the rice cooker which is the processing device 2. Since the heating time of a rice cooker differs depending on the model, it is preferable that the product information and the device information are linked. The figure proposes rice cooking times of 2 go, 3 go, and 4 go.

FIG. 9B is a screen when the user selects early cooking due to a short time and selects rice cooking for 35 minutes with 4 go. In FIG. 9 (c), when cooking 4 go rice, detailed cooking advice such as adding salt and soy sauce to "chestnut rice base" is added. After confirming this advice, the user sends information to the rice cooker that 4 go rice will be cooked quickly in 35 minutes, and presses the start button to start cooking rice.

FIG. 9D is a screen in which the user evaluates the result of cooking rice with “Chestnut rice base”. The slide bar is used to evaluate the hardness, softness, and taste of the product as light and strong. The evaluation result is recorded in the product information or the like in a form linked to the customer ID or the device as reference information for the user's preference when the consumable item 1 is used next time. Furthermore, it may be used as user data for developing a new product related to consumables 1.

Next, an example of a display unit for selecting the water quality of water as the auxiliary material 6 for rice will be described. FIG. 10A shows a product image obtained via a barcode of the product name “Tasty Okome”, which is a consumable item 1, and how to use the product. In FIG. 10A, a selection screen is displayed for the type (water quality) of water for cooking rice as the auxiliary material 6, and here, the user selects to cook with hard water.
FIG. 10B proposes supplementary information on the case of cooking with hard water, and selects and transmits the rice cooking method of cooking with hard water to the rice cooker. FIG. 10C is an example of a screen in which RO water is selected. In FIG. 10D, supplementary information on the use of RO water is proposed to the user, and a rice cooking method for cooking with RO water is transmitted to the rice cooker.

In addition, an example of a display unit when a supplement is selected as another consumable item 1 and rice and water are selected as the auxiliary material 6 will be described. FIG. 11A shows a product image obtained via the barcode of “vitamin rice” which is consumable item 1 and how to use it. In the figure, 2 go is selected as the amount of rice to cook. FIG. 11B is a supplementary screen regarding the amount of vitamins used in the case of 2 go cooking. FIG. 11C shows an example in which a rice cooker having a function of measuring the amount of rice is linked with device information via a network. Since the rice cooker has a weighing function, the amount of rice is automatically measured first. FIG. 11D is a screen on which the user confirms the actually weighed total number. FIG. 10 (e) is a screen in which the amount of vitamin capsules required for 4 go cooking is presented as supplementary information, and the usage method (rice cooking method) is transmitted to the rice cooker.

In this way, the usage method is presented to the user's information terminal 3 according to the type of the consumable item 1, and the user selects an appropriate rice cooking method by performing an operation selection on the display unit of the information terminal 3. Can be done.

(Embodiment 3)
The third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

Description of the same configurations as those of the first and second embodiments will be omitted. It should be noted that the other embodiments and the present embodiment may be freely combined. In the first and second embodiments, the case where the processing device 2 is a microwave oven or the rice cooker is mainly described, but in the third embodiment, the case where the processing device 2 is an induction cooking cooker will be described.

First, the induction heating cooker (processing device 2) is registered and associated with the device information input in advance in the second information storage unit 4b. Here, the device registration of the induction heating cooker may be performed by recognizing the QR code (registered trademark) attached to the warranty card or the like by the recognition unit 3a.

Next, the processing instrument 7 is registered. The processing appliance 7 is an appliance for storing and processing consumables 1 such as food on an induction cooking cooker such as an iron pan, an aluminum pan, a copper pan, a ceramic pan, and a frying pan, and is a business operator of the processing appliance 7. Name, product name (product name), product number, type (for example, "pressure pan", "frying pan", "pot"), material (for example, iron, copper, aluminum, ceramic, etc.), shape, volume, etc. The information of the processing appliance 7 is input in advance to the information storage unit 4b of No. 2, which complements the usage method (cooking method) in the induction cooking cooker.

The registration of the processing instrument 7 may recognize the label 1b attached to the processing instrument 7. Various codes such as barcodes (JAN codes) and QR codes (registered trademarks), character information, and the like are posted on the label 1b. The processing appliance 7 is registered, and the server 4 proposes the optimum usage method by associating it with the induction heating cooker.

The induction heating cooker has a built-in winding coil for heating, but the size of the coil differs depending on the type of pot, such as for iron and aluminum pots, and the judgment of the processing instrument 7 is made. Judgment is made based on changes in impedance during induction heating, etc., but by recognizing the information of the processing equipment 7 to be used by the recognition unit 3a and linking it with the registered induction heating cooker, the types of these processing equipment 7 The discrimination accuracy of the coil is remarkably improved, and the optimum heating can be realized.

Furthermore, when the processing appliance 7 is equipped with a communication function such as wireless LAN or BLE, data is transmitted from the temperature sensor (infrared sensor or thermistor) installed in the processing appliance 7 itself to the induction cooking cooker via some communication means. By transmitting, the accuracy of the cooking temperature can be improved and the cooking quality can be improved. (Although the temperature sensor installed in the conventional induction heating cooker measures the temperature of the processing instrument 7, the temperature measurement accuracy is not always sufficient.)

After the induction heating cooker and the processing appliance 7 are registered in the second information storage unit 4b in advance, the food (consumables 1) to be cooked is recognized by the recognition unit 3a. From the registered processing utensils 7, the optimum processing utensil 7 and the usage method (cooking method) of the induction heating cooker are presented in association with the product information of the food or quantity to be cooked.

If there is no optimal processing instrument 7 to be selected, a cooking method suitable for the processing instrument 7 in possession is presented. When a plurality of heating coils are mounted on the induction heating cooker, the display unit mounted on the induction heating cooker provides suggestions on the optimum heating coil location for the processing appliance 7 and a specific cooking method. It may be presented to the user through the user, voice, or an information terminal 3 represented by a smartphone.

The user may transmit the proposed cooking method to the induction heating cooker and cook semi-automatically using the proposed processing instrument 7. For example, the finish of cooking is detected by the temperature sensor mounted on the induction heating cooker or the temperature sensor mounted on the processing instrument 7, and the usage status is estimated to perform induction heating cooking according to the progress of cooking. Automatically change the adjustment of the heating power of the vessel, or notify the user of instructions such as stirring the cooked food (soup, etc.) and reversing the cooked food (turning over the steak, etc.).

The cooked food is eaten and evaluated by the user. As an evaluation method, for example, in the case of steak, individual items such as meat tenderness, aroma, grilled color, and temperature are input with a slide bar.

As an evaluation result, for example, if there is an input that the roasting color is insufficient, when the same steak dish is cooked next time, the suggestion that the roasting time is slightly increased or the roasting temperature is raised is used for the next similar cooking. It may be displayed or voiced to the person. In addition, if it is evaluated that the tenderness of the meat is insufficient, the cooking temperature should be reviewed at the next similar cooking, for example, in the case of beef, the temperature of the processing utensil 7 should be maintained at around 58 ° C. May be newly presented.

(Embodiment 4)
In this embodiment, the dishwasher / dryer may be used as the processing device 2, and the consumable item 1 may be used as the dish detergent or the dish rinse agent.

The product information stored in the first information storage unit 4a is characterized in that it contains at least one of the components, the amount used, and the processing temperature of the auxiliary material 6 when the consumable item 1 is used in the processing device 2. It may be configured to do so. With such a configuration, for example, when the processing device 2 is a dishwashing dryer and the consumable item 1 is a dishwashing liquid or a rinsing agent, the water quality of water as an auxiliary material 6 (components such as soft water and hard water) and Optimal washing can be performed by including at least one of the amount of water used (water saving, normal washing) and the temperature of water (washing water temperature).

In addition, the device information stored in the second information storage unit 4b includes the business name, product name, product product number, product function, operation record, operation record, material, product shape, external dimension, and volume of the processing device 2. It may be configured to include at least one of them.

With such a configuration, for example, the output of the drying fan mounted on the dishwasher / dryer for drying, the type of heater for drying, the number of dishes handled depending on the internal volume of the washing tank of the dishwasher / dryer, etc. By knowing, it is possible to grasp user behavior.
Alternatively, for example, when the processing device 2 is a refrigerator, the user behavior can be grasped by knowing the difference in the temperature controllable range in the refrigerator, grasping the abnormality from the control state of the motor, grasping the operating state by temperature detection, and knowing the door opening / closing record. And watching over.

Further, the product information to be updated may be configured to be characterized in that it is information regarding the amount of consumables 1 used. With such a configuration, for example, in the case of a dishwasher, the manufacturer's recommended amount of detergent used for dishwashing liquid as consumable 1 is that of a standard dishwasher and of standard stains and standard dishes. It is designed to be set in the washing tank, but each household prefers the amount and method of setting to wash at one time, whether to perform pre-washing depending on the dirt, and shorten the cleaning and rinsing time. There are differences in characteristics such as washing. By optimizing the amount of dishwashing liquid used for each household, more efficient and economical dishwashing can be realized.

Further, the usage status to be notified may be configured to be information regarding the remaining amount of the consumable item 1.

With such a configuration, for example, in the case of a dishwasher / dryer, the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer is assumed to be a standard dishwasher / dryer, and a standard stain, a standard tableware set amount, and a tableware set form. Although it is designed, there are differences in characteristics such as the amount and method of setting to be washed at one time for each household, whether to perform pre-washing due to dirt, and whether to prefer shorter cleaning and rinsing time. By optimizing the amount of dish detergent used for each household, it is possible to wash dishes more efficiently and economically.

As described above, the consumables processing system according to the present invention makes it possible to appropriately modify the usage of consumables that differs for each processing device and user, and presents the optimum usage method to the user as necessary. A consumables processing system can be provided. Therefore, the consumables processing system in the present disclosure includes not only cooking home appliances such as microwave ovens, induction heating cookers, and rice cookers, but also other home appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machines, as well as household appliances. It is also widely applicable to commercial systems.

1 Consumables 1a, 1b Label 2 Processing equipment 3 Information terminal 3a Recognition unit 4 Server 4a First information storage unit 4b Second information storage unit 4c Usage status estimation unit 4d Usage status notification unit 4e Usage presentation unit 4f Information update Part 5 Evaluation decision operation part (slide bar)
6 Auxiliary material 7 Processing equipment

Claims (22)

Consumables and
Processing equipment that uses the consumables and
At least a recognition unit that recognizes the identification information of the consumables,
It is provided with a first information storage unit that stores product information of the consumables associated with the identification information of the consumables.
A function to detect or estimate the usage status of the consumables and
A function to notify the user of the usage status and
In a consumables processing system having a function of presenting to a user how to use the processing equipment based on the product information.
A consumables processing system having a function in which a user evaluates the usage result of the consumable, calculates a new usage method from the evaluation result, and updates product information as needed. A second information storage unit for storing device information of the processing device is provided.
In a consumables processing system having a function of presenting to a user how to use the processing equipment based on the product information and the equipment information.
The consumables processing system according to claim 1, wherein the user evaluates the usage result of the consumable, calculates a new usage method from the evaluation result, and updates the product information or the device information as needed. Claim 1 or claim 1, which has an auxiliary material for using the consumable in the processing equipment, and presents a method of using the processing equipment based on the state and type of the consumable and / or auxiliary material weighed. Consumables processing system according to 2. The consumable item according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which has a processing device for using the consumable in the processing device and presents a method of using the processing device based on the type of the processing device. Product processing system. The product information stored in the first information storage unit includes the business name, product name, POS receipt name, product image, product type, product product number, storage temperature zone classification, expiration date value, or expiration date of the consumable. Expiration date, expiration date or expiration date, content, product container, product ingredient, product characteristics, validity period, product size, total weight, usage method, cooking method, usage amount, usage process, purchase date, storage temperature, allergen The consumables processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which comprises at least one of a nutritional component, a date of manufacture, a storage method, and a sterilization method. The consumables processing according to claim 5, wherein the product information stored in the first information storage unit includes at least one of the amount of auxiliary material used and the temperature when the consumables are used in the processing equipment. system. The device information stored in the second information storage unit is at least one of the business name, product name, product product number, product function, operation record, operation record, material, product shape, external dimension, and volume of the processing device. The consumables processing system according to claim 2, wherein one of them is included. The device information stored in the second information storage unit is at least one of the business name, product name, product product number, material, type, shape, and volume of the processing instrument when the consumable is used in the processing device. The consumables processing system according to claim 7, wherein one of them is included. The presentation of how to use the processing equipment is any one of claims 1 to 8 based on any one of the improvement of the quality of the consumables, the shortening of the processing time of the consumables, and the reduction of the power consumption of the processing equipment. Consumables processing system described in. The consumables processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, which calculates a new usage method from evaluation results of a plurality of users and updates product information as needed. The consumables processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the product information to be updated is information on a method for heating consumables. The consumables processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the product information to be updated is information on the expiry date or the expiration date of the consumables. The consumables processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the product information to be updated is information on the amount of consumables used. The consumables processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the usage status to be notified is information on the remaining amount of consumables. The consumables processing system according to claim 14, wherein the usage status to be notified is information regarding a consumables replenishment time calculated from the remaining amount of consumables. The consumables processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the usage status to be notified is information on the expiration date or the expiration date of the consumables. The method of use has a plurality of steps, and any of claims 1 to 16 which notifies the user of confirmation items or selection items in a predetermined process and prompts the user to confirm the confirmation items or select the selection items. The consumables processing system according to item 1. The presentation of the usage method of the processing device has a plurality of patterns that emphasize the improvement of the quality of the consumables and the pattern that emphasizes the shortening of the processing time of the consumables. The consumables processing system according to claim 17, wherein the process is also different. According to any one of claims 1 to 18, the user evaluates the usage result of the consumable, and the evaluation result is used to make a plurality of steps of the usage method to improve the quality of the processing result of the consumable. The consumables processing system described. The consumables processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein evaluation items for the user to evaluate the use result of the consumables are presented. The consumables processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 20, further comprising an evaluation determination operation unit in which the user determines the degree of evaluation for each evaluation item. The consumables processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 21, which updates product information in association with a user ID or a device ID.