JP2023073242A - System, store and control method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system capable of acquiring data relating to cooking and efficiently developing recipes, and store and control method.

SOLUTION: A store comprises a first device (a drip device) for making prescribed food or drink and a selling system for selling prescribed food and drink. The system 100 includes a control part 21 for acquiring data obtained by measuring at least any of a temperature or an amount of a predetermined material a plurality of times in a prescribed process of using the first device out of processes of making the prescribed food or drink. stores the acquired data and controlling a display part 28 to display it.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates to a system, store, and method capable of acquiring data related to cooking.

For those who aim to produce and develop ingredients and foods, a large initial investment is required to test recipe development and sales. In recipe development, data such as the temperature and amount of ingredients during cooking, in addition to the taste, is useful information for the recipe creator. There are techniques for measuring the temperature and quantity of ingredients during cooking. Patent Literature 1 discloses that a kettle body is provided with a sensor capable of detecting temperature and residual water content, and the temperature and residual water content are displayed.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-48721

When aiming to produce or develop ingredients and foods, if it is possible to sell and develop recipes in the environment of the store, for users who are wondering whether to start store management in earnest, there are various things before starting. information can be obtained. Also, in recipe development, it is important to create recipes that lead to profitability, and it is necessary to study the temperature and amount of ingredients in detail. For example, when selling coffee, the method disclosed in Patent Literature 1 can sequentially check the temperature and amount of water when brewing coffee, but it is necessary to take notes to check the data later. . Therefore, if the user forgets to take notes or takes time to take notes and cannot concentrate on cooking, there is a possibility that efficient recipe development cannot be achieved.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a system capable of efficiently developing recipes.

A system according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a system in a store provided with a first appliance for making a predetermined food and drink and a sales system for selling the predetermined food and drink, wherein the predetermined food and drink are Acquisition means for acquiring data obtained by measuring at least one of the temperature and amount of a predetermined material in a plurality of times in a predetermined process using the first instrument among the manufacturing processes; and and control means for controlling to store the obtained data and display it on the display unit.

According to the present disclosure, recipe development can be efficiently performed.

1 is a block diagram of a system 100 and a user terminal 10 in this embodiment; FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functions of a computer 20 in this embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the store in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the appearance of the cooking table in this embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows store rental processing in this embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing measurement processing in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the database in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the touch panel 57 before the cooking start in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the touch panel 57 after cooking in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display part 28 in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display regarding the search in this embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the content of the present disclosure described in the claims. Also, not all the components shown in the embodiments are essential components of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a system 100 and a user terminal 10 according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The system 100 is a system included in a rental store, which will be described later. In a rental store, a user who rents the store for a certain period of time, such as one day or three days, can sell food and drink (including food and ingredients) as a seller. The rental store has already obtained a sales license for the covered food and drink, and is equipped with the ingredients, cooking utensils and sales system to create the covered food and drink, and other equipment necessary for the sale. The rental store provides products with different recipes (although the same food and drink) for different users who rent them. The rental store not only functions as a store, but also has a distribution route for notifying store owners and obtaining materials from various manufacturers. Therefore, just by renting the store, the user can not only experience sales at the actual store and develop recipes, but also can easily interact with the creators and develop new customers.

The user terminal 10 indicates a terminal such as a smart phone, a tablet PC, a laptop, etc. of each user who rents the rental shop. Although there are actually a plurality of terminals, only one is shown in this embodiment for the sake of simplicity. In addition, in the present embodiment, the following embodiment will be described as a store that mainly sells coffee, but the store is not limited to this, and other foods and drinks may be used.

The system 100 has a computer 20, a temperature measurement section 30, an amount measurement section 31, a sales system 40, a tablet PC 50, and a network NW 80 (which may not be included in the system 100). Computer 20, temperature measuring section 30, quantity measuring section 31, sales system 40, and tablet PC 50 are interconnected via network NW80.

The network NW 80 is a communication network for communication, and non-limiting examples include the Internet, an intranet, a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), a wireless LAN (WLAN), a wireless WAN ( Wireless WAN (WWAN), virtual private network (VPN) and other communication networks. In addition, as another configuration of the network NW, each device may be connected wirelessly or by wire. (registered trademark) or the like may be used, and in the case of wired connection, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable or the like may be used for connection.

The computer 20 can output and store time-series data measured by the temperature measurement unit 30 or the amount measurement unit 31 as temperature transitions or amount transitions. The computer 20 is configured by, for example and not limitation, a computer (desktop, laptop, tablet, etc.) that provides various web services, a device including a server device, and the like. Note that the server device is not limited to a server device that operates alone, and may be a distributed server system or a cloud server that operates cooperatively by communicating via the network NW80.

The computer 20 comprises a control section 21 , a system memory 22 , a storage section 23 , a communication I/F 24 , a nonvolatile memory 25 , a memory 26 and an input section 27 .

The control unit 21 incorporates at least one processor and controls the computer 20 as a whole. Each process of the present embodiment, which will be described later, is realized by deploying the program recorded in the nonvolatile memory 25 in the system memory 22 and executing the program.

The system memory 22 temporarily stores programs and data processed by the programs, and is a volatile memory such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory). The memory 26 stores image data for displaying images, graphs, and characters on the display unit 28 . The memory 26 has a storage capacity sufficient to store still images, moving images for a predetermined period of time, and various data.

The storage unit 23 is a storage device for storing data, and is, for example, a flash memory or a HDD (Hard Disc Drive).

The communication I/F 24 is an interface for inputting/outputting signals so that the computer 20 communicates with an external device.

The nonvolatile memory 25 is a memory as a recording medium that can be electrically erased, recorded, and read by the control unit 21, and an EEPROM or the like is used, for example. The nonvolatile memory 25 stores constants for the operation of the control unit 21, programs, and the like. The program here is a computer program for executing various flowcharts (or part thereof) described later in this embodiment. The display unit 28 is a display unit such as an LCD that displays images and various information. The input unit 27 is an input device such as a mouse and a keyboard, and is capable of selecting items displayed on the display unit 28 and inputting characters, numbers, and symbols.

The computer 20 also has functions and configurations (for example, a battery for retaining power, a power supply circuit for controlling the power supply from the battery to each circuit, etc.) not shown. Each block included in the computer 20 is electrically connected by a bus or the like.

The temperature measuring unit 30 and the amount measuring unit 31 are measuring units for measuring the transition of how much hot water and how much (ml) of hot water are poured when coffee is made. A plurality of measurements are performed at predetermined time intervals such as every 5 seconds or 1 second. The interval for measuring the temperature and the interval for measuring the quantity may be the same or different. The temperature measuring section 30 and the quantity measuring section 31 also have a communication section for transmitting the measured data to the computer 20 . Furthermore, it has a control unit that controls the communication unit to control the measurement unit to perform measurement and to transmit the control result to the computer 20 . The control unit incorporates at least one processor and controls the entire temperature measurement unit 30 and quantity measurement unit 31 . In addition, it has a non-volatile memory and system memory (temporarily stores programs and data processed by the program, etc.), and the program recorded in the non-volatile memory is developed in the system memory and executed. Each processing related to measurement is realized in The communication unit may sequentially transmit the measured data to the computer 20, or may collectively transmit data recorded for a certain period of time (in this case, it also has a recording unit for data recording). Also good. The temperature measurement unit 30 is a device for measuring the temperature when dripping coffee, and is a thermography camera capable of measuring the temperature of an object from the outside. A thermography camera is a device capable of detecting infrared radiant energy emitted from a substance whose temperature is to be measured and visualizing it as an image. By specifying in advance the hot water portion (in the image) to be poured from the pot P, the temperature of the hot water can be obtained. The temperature measuring unit 30 may be of a gun type that measures only a predesignated position. Alternatively, a thermometer may be installed in the pot P into which hot water is placed to sequentially measure the temperature.

The amount measuring unit 31 is a measuring unit for measuring the amount of hot water when dripping coffee, and is arranged under the coffee server, and measures the weight of the coffee server, etc. and the coffee in the dripped coffee server. is the total. The computer 20 or the amount measuring unit 31 calculates the amount of hot water poured. The amount measuring unit 31 may be arranged in the hot water pot P and measure the amount of poured hot water by sequentially calculating the remaining water amount of the hot water.

The sales system 40 is a cash register system for sales, and can also manage inventory and sales results.

The tablet PC 50 is a device for displaying and operating a user who is in the middle of cooking placed in the kitchen. The tablet PC 50 includes a control section 51 , a system memory 52 , a storage section 53 , a communication I/F 54 , a nonvolatile memory 55 , a memory 56 and a touch panel 57 .

The control unit 51 incorporates at least one processor and controls the entire tablet PC 50 . By expanding the program recorded in the nonvolatile memory 55 into the system memory 52 and executing it, each process of the present embodiment, which will be described later, is realized.

The system memory 52 temporarily stores programs and data processed by the programs, and is a volatile memory such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory). The memory 56 stores image data for displaying image data, graphs, various characters, etc. on the touch panel 57 . The memory 56 has a storage capacity sufficient to store still images, moving images for a predetermined period of time, and various data.

The storage unit 53 is a storage device for storing data, and is, for example, a flash memory or a HDD (Hard Disc Drive).

Communication I/F 54 is an interface for inputting and outputting signals for tablet PC 50 to communicate with an external device.

The nonvolatile memory 55 is a memory as a recording medium that can be electrically erased, recorded, and read by the control unit 51, and an EEPROM or the like is used, for example. The nonvolatile memory 55 stores constants, programs, and the like for the operation of the control unit 51 . The program here is a computer program for executing various flowcharts (or part thereof) described later in this embodiment. The touch panel 57 is a display unit including a display such as an LCD that displays images and various information, and receives touch operations. Actually, it is a member in which a display unit and a touch detection unit capable of detecting touch operations are integrally configured. When an item displayed on the touch panel 57 is touched, an item under the touched finger (on coordinates) can be selected. For example, the capacitive touch detection unit is configured so that the light transmittance does not interfere with the display of the display unit, and is attached to the upper layer of the display surface of the display unit. Then, the input coordinates in the touch detection unit are associated with the display coordinates on the display unit. This makes it possible to construct a GUI (graphical user interface) as if the user could directly operate the screen displayed on the display unit.

The tablet PC 50 also has functions and configurations (for example, a battery for retaining power, a power supply circuit for controlling the power supply from the battery to each circuit, etc.) not particularly shown. Each block included in the tablet PC 50 is electrically connected by a bus or the like.

The user terminal 10 comprises a control section 15 , a system memory 16 , a storage section 17 , a communication I/F 12 , a nonvolatile memory 14 , a storage section 17 , an input section 13 and a display section 11 .

The control unit 15 incorporates at least one processor and controls the user terminal 10 as a whole. Each process of the present embodiment, which will be described later, is realized by deploying the program recorded in the nonvolatile memory 14 in the system memory 16 and executing the program.

The system memory 16 temporarily stores programs and data processed by the programs, and is a volatile memory such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory). A memory (not shown) stores image data and the like for displaying data and graphs related to cooking on the display unit 11 . The memory has sufficient storage capacity to store still images and various data.

The storage unit 17 is a storage device for storing data, and is, for example, a flash memory or a HDD (Hard Disc Drive).

The communication I/F 12 is an interface for inputting and outputting signals for the user terminal 10 to communicate with an external device.

The nonvolatile memory 14 is a memory as a recording medium that can be electrically erased, recorded, and read by the control unit 15, and an EEPROM or the like is used, for example. The nonvolatile memory 14 stores constants for operation of the control unit 15, programs, and the like. The program here is a computer program for executing various flowcharts (or part thereof) described later in this embodiment. The display unit 11 is a display unit such as an LCD that displays images and various information. The input unit 13 is an input device such as a mouse, a keyboard, and a touch detection unit capable of detecting touch operations on the display unit 11. The input unit 13 is used to select items displayed on the display unit 11 and to input characters, numbers, and symbols. Input is possible.

The user terminal 10 also has functions and configurations (for example, a battery for retaining power, a power supply circuit for controlling the power supply from the battery to each circuit, etc.) not particularly shown. Each block included in the user terminal 10 is electrically connected by a bus or the like.

Next, functions of the computer 20 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The computer 20 includes a plurality of antennas (antenna 111, antenna 112) and wireless communication units (first wireless communication unit 113, second wireless communication unit 114) corresponding to each antenna, and enables communication with external devices. there is

The antenna 111 radiates a signal emitted by the computer 20 as radio waves. Antenna 111 also receives radio waves from space and provides a received signal to first wireless communication section 113 .

Antenna 112 radiates signals emitted by computer 20 as radio waves. Antenna 112 also receives radio waves from space and provides a received signal to second wireless communication section 114 .

The first wireless communication unit 113 performs modulation/demodulation processing and the like for transmitting and receiving signals via the antenna 111 in order for the computer 20 to communicate with other wireless devices. The second wireless communication unit 114 performs modulation/demodulation processing and the like for transmitting and receiving signals via the antenna 112 so that the computer 20 communicates with other wireless devices. The first radio communication unit 113 and the second radio communication unit 114 are communication modules including a tuner, an RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) calculation circuit, a CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) calculation circuit, a high frequency circuit, and the like. The first wireless communication unit 113 and the second wireless communication unit 114 perform modulation/demodulation and frequency conversion of wireless signals transmitted and received by the computer 20 and provide received signals to the control unit 21 .

The input unit 27 is an input unit such as a keyboard, a touch panel, and a mouse that receives input operations of the operator, as described above. The keyboard is a device for inputting characters, and outputs input character information to the control section 21 as an input signal. The mouse is a pointing device for selecting a display object displayed on the display unit 28, and the control unit receives position information selected on the screen and information indicating that the button is pressed as input signals. 21. By performing a touch operation on a display object displayed on the display unit 28, the touch panel can perform an operation such as selecting a display object displayed at a corresponding position. The display unit 28 displays data such as images, moving images, texts, and graphs under the control of the control unit 21 . The display unit 28 is implemented by, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display.

The storage unit 23 has a user database 231 , a measurement database 232 and a temperature/quantity database 233 . The user database 231 is a database relating to users who use rental shops. The measurement database 232 is information indicating measurement data of hot water temperature and amount measured during cooking of each user, information indicating cooking conditions, measurement time, and the like. The temperature/amount database 233 is a database showing data at each measurement time of the temperature and amount of hot water measured during cooking, and records changes in the temperature and amount over time. Note that these databases will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 7 shows a user database 231, a measurement database 232, and a temperature/quantity database 233. FIG. FIG. 7A shows the user database 231, in which user names, user IDs, payment information, e-mail addresses, reservation dates (reservation periods), reservation materials, etc. are recorded in association with each other. The user name indicates the name of each user, the user ID indicates a unique ID indicating each user, and the payment information indicates electronic payment information or credit card information. It is used to collect rental costs and material costs when renting a store, and to pay for sales. In addition, the e-mail address is used for contact when receiving a reservation confirmation e-mail with each user and an evaluation (comment) from a barista, which will be described later. The reservation date indicates the next reservation date or reservation period of the target user, and the reservation material indicates the type of coffee beans and water. Note that these are only examples, and if other equipment, seats, and accessories can be reserved, they are also stored in the user database 231 in association with each other. The reserved materials are received by the manager who manages the store in time for the reserved date. In addition, it is also possible to use materials produced by local producers with stores that can be reserved.

FIG. 7(b) shows the user database 231, in which user IDs, data IDs, measurement start times, evaluations, conditions, and memos are associated and stored. The user ID is a unique ID indicating each user, the data ID is a unique ID indicating each piece of data measured from the start to the end of cooking, and the measurement start time is time information indicating the cooking start time. Even if a certain user measures data multiple times on the same day, multiple data IDs are assigned each time the measurement is performed. In addition, past measurement data is also recorded. The evaluation is information indicating an evaluation from a barista, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the evaluation is given in three stages of A (best), B (good), and C (average), but there are 10 stages and 5 stages. However, you can also accept input of comments. The condition is information indicating the conditions for brewing coffee, such as the type of beans and the type of water, and the memo indicates information about the taste of the coffee and points to be improved by the user himself/herself.

FIG. 7(c) shows the temperature/quantity database 233, in which data IDs, measurement times, temperatures, and quantities are stored in association with each other. The data ID is a unique ID indicating each piece of data measured from the start to the end of cooking shown in FIG. 7(b). As the measurement time, the time when the temperature and amount of hot water are measured is stored. The measurement time (time) is the time each time a predetermined time elapses from the start of measurement. For example, when measurement is performed every 0.5 seconds, the measurement time is 0.5 seconds from the start of measurement. Temperatures, quantities, and respectively measured temperature information and quantity information are stored. The amount indicates the total amount of hot water that has been poured (the amount of coffee in the coffee server). In this way, changes over time during cooking are recorded. Note that the temperature/quantity database 233 stores measurement data of a plurality of users.

Next, functions of the control unit 21 will be described.
The control section 21 includes a reservation control section 211 , a temperature output section 212 , an amount output section 213 and a search section 214 . The reservation control unit 211 performs control for receiving a reservation for use of the store from each user. For example, when a user requests to use a store for a certain period (to sell at the store), it is confirmed whether the reservation is possible (whether it is available), and if the reservation is possible, the reservation is accepted. In addition, the reservation control unit 211 also accepts reservations regarding cooking utensils and materials to be used from the user, performs maintenance of the cooking utensils in advance if necessary, and orders necessary materials.

The temperature output unit 212 performs processing for outputting the temperature measured by the temperature measurement unit 30 as a graph. Also, when the temperature is measured by the thermography camera, the part of the hot water being poured into the dripper is detected, the temperature is measured, and the temperature is output as a graph. At this time, control is performed so that the time acquired by the control unit 21 and the data indicating the temperature measured by the temperature measurement unit 30 are recorded in association with each other.

The amount output unit 213 performs processing for outputting the amount of hot water measured by the amount measurement unit 31 as a graph. Also, the weight of the coffee server or the like measured before the start of cooking and the change in the current weight are converted into volume (ml). If the weight result before cooking is 1 kg and the current weight result is 1.2 kg, then 200 grams, or 200 ml of hot water has been poured. At this time, control is performed so that the data indicating the time acquired by the control unit 21 and the temperature measured by the amount measuring unit 31 are recorded in correspondence.

The search unit 214 performs processing for users to search for measurement data of other users. For example, if a user who brewed bitter coffee wants to know at what temperature the coffee was dripped, a process of retrieving target data is performed.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of a rental shop. Seats S, tableware C, and materials M are prepared in advance, and there is a facility where a user who rents the shop can immediately start operating the shop. organized. In addition, consumables such as coffee filters and garbage bags are already available at the store, and the user pays for the amount used. The user pays the usage fee when renting the store, but since there is no need to purchase real estate, prepare the interior, or purchase new seats and tableware, the store can be started at a low cost. The store has a sales system 40 available to users. In addition to the basic fee, a fee proportional to the sales calculated by the sales system 40 may be added as the usage fee of the store. In addition, the store has a computer 20, which performs processing related to store rental and measurement data. Note that the computer 20 does not have to be in the store.

A roasting machine 70, a drip device 60, an amount measuring unit 31, a temperature measuring unit 30, and a tablet PC 50 are installed on the cooking table where the cooking is performed. is available immediately. The cooking table will be described later with reference to FIG. The store has a business license D.

FIG. 4 shows the state of the cooking table, and shows, as an example, the state of brewing coffee using the drip device 60 . The drip device 60 (first device) includes a dripper, a coffee server, and a pot P. The dripper contains a coffee filter and ground beans, and by adding hot water, the coffee will accumulate in the coffee server. The temperature of the hot water in the pot P is controlled by the user, and the temperature of the hot water during coffee making can be adjusted by the user at any time. A thermometer may be attached to measure the temperature of the hot water in the pot P, or the user may use the thermometer to check the temperature. A temperature measurement unit 30 measures the temperature of the hot water when the hot water is poured into the dripper using the pot P. Also, the amount measuring unit 31 measures the amount of hot water poured. A tablet PC 50 is installed at a position where the user who brews coffee can see it, and a touch panel 57 can be viewed and operated.

Next, a flowchart showing store rental processing in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This processing is realized by loading a program recorded in the nonvolatile memory 25 of the computer 20 into the system memory 22 and executing it by the control unit 21 . Note that this process starts when the power of the computer 20 is turned on. In steps S501 to S510 and S521, processing is performed in response to receiving an operation from the user on the tablet PC 50, and processing for displaying on the touch panel 57 is performed. In steps S511 to S520 and S523, processing is performed in response to reception of display on the display unit 11 of the user terminal 10 and operation of the user terminal. 5 is performed by the computer 20, but the processing related to FIG. 5 is performed by the tablet PC 50 and the user terminal 10. FIG. Related processing is realized by loading a program recorded in the nonvolatile memory 55 of the tablet PC 50 into the system memory 52 and executing it by the control unit 51 . Further, related processing is realized by developing a program recorded in the nonvolatile memory 14 of the user terminal 10 into the system memory 16 and executing it by the control unit 15 .

In S501, the control unit 21 determines whether or not an instruction to start opening the store has been given. It is assumed that the opening of the shop is instructed by the user who is planning to rent the shop and who has confirmed his/her identity on the tablet PC 50 . The control unit 21 receives the personal identification information performed on the tablet PC 50 and confirms whether it matches the reservation information. In other words, when the information of the user reserved at the present time matches the user information input by the tablet PC 50 in the store, it is determined that the opening start instruction has been given since the store can be opened. If the store opening start instruction has been given, the process proceeds to S502; otherwise, the process proceeds to S511.

In S502, the control unit 21 performs processing for accepting price setting. Price setting can be performed by the user on the touch panel 57 of the tablet PC 50 . FIG. 8A shows a display example of the touch panel 57 when setting prices. The control unit 21 instructs the tablet PC 50 to perform display for price setting, and accepts price setting. When the price is set by the user and the item indicating the transmission shown in FIG. 8A is selected, the information on the price is transmitted to the computer 20, and the control unit 21 accepts the price setting. Although the details are omitted, when the price setting is accepted, the control unit 21 sets the price of each product in the sales system 40, and notifies the customer of the shop owner information including the price information. conduct.

In S503, the control unit 21 determines whether or not an instruction to start cooking has been given. It is assumed that the start of cooking is instructed by selecting the item indicating the start of cooking shown in FIG. 8B on the tablet PC 50 . When the control unit 21 receives information that an item for starting cooking has been selected on the tablet PC 50, it determines that an instruction to start cooking has been issued. If the instruction to start cooking has been given, the process proceeds to S504; otherwise, the process proceeds to S505.

In S504, the control unit 21 controls to perform measurement processing. The measurement process will be described later using FIG. The measurement processing shown in FIG. 6 is performed in cooperation with the computer 20, the temperature measurement unit 30, the amount measurement unit 31, and the tablet PC 50. FIG.

In S505, the control unit 21 determines whether or not to accept the condition input. Condition input is a process in which the user inputs conditions indicating the type of beans, the type of water, etc. when brewing coffee. The condition input can be performed by selecting on the tablet PC 50 an item (not shown) indicating the condition input displayed after price setting. When the control unit 21 receives notification that an item indicating condition input has been selected on the tablet PC 50 , the process advances to S<b>506 to control the tablet PC 50 to display for condition input. If the item indicating condition input is not selected, the process returns to S503.

In S506, the control unit 21 displays a display for condition input on the tablet PC 50, and controls to accept the condition input. FIG. 8B shows an example of a screen for inputting conditions. The computer 20 is notified of each drip condition input in the tablet PC 50 , and the control unit 21 controls to store the conditions in the measurement database 232 of the storage unit 23 .

In the measurement process of S504, which will be described later, a graph showing the measured data is displayed. FIG. 9A shows a display example of a graph showing measured data. The processing after the graph showing the measured data is displayed is the subsequent processing from S507 to S510. The processing from S507 to S510 is processing for inputting an evaluation request or a memo while the user is viewing the displayed graph.

In S507, the control unit 21 determines whether or not an evaluation request has been made. An evaluation request is a request to have a barista (or a target cooking professional) judge the taste of the prepared coffee. When an evaluation request is made, the barista evaluates the price information, the taste (if it is possible to taste), and the temperature and amount graphs described later. An evaluation request can be made by selecting an item indicating the evaluation shown in FIG. 9A on the tablet PC 50. FIG. When the control unit 21 receives notification that an item indicating evaluation has been selected on the tablet PC 50, the process advances to S508, and control is performed to notify the barista of an evaluation request. If the item indicating the evaluation request is not selected, the process proceeds to S509.

In S508, the control unit 21 sends the latest measurement data (graphs showing temperature and quantity), price information, and conditions, if any, to the varistors that have been requested to evaluate in advance. Submit and accept ratings from baristas. The received evaluation is stored in the measurement database 232 of the storage unit 23 . Since the user can easily get an evaluation from a professional when developing a recipe, the recipe can be developed efficiently. In addition, it can display graphs showing the measurement results of the temperature and amount of hot water, which are important for brewing coffee, so it is difficult to explain verbally, points out that the temperature is too high, and the amount of steaming is insufficient. You can receive specific indications of Therefore, a user who develops a recipe can quickly find out, for example, what causes an increase in acidity, or whether too much hot water is poured at the beginning, etc., without having to try a large number of patterns to create a recipe by themselves can be done. Therefore, the user can efficiently develop recipes.

In S509, the control unit 21 determines whether or not a memo has been input. Memo input is a process for the user to leave comments on the taste and quality of coffee. Memo input can be performed by selecting an item indicating a memo shown in FIG. 9A on the tablet PC 50 . When the control unit 21 receives notification that an item indicating a memo has been selected on the tablet PC 50, the process advances to S510, and control is performed to display for memo input. If the item indicating the memo is not selected, the process proceeds to S521.

In S510, the control unit 21 displays a display for inputting a memo on the touch panel 57 of the tablet PC 50, and performs control to accept the input of the memo. The received input is stored in the measurement database 232 of the storage unit 23 . In the case of coffee, bitterness, sourness, strength, and aftertaste are indicated in five stages (5 is the strongest), and comments can be input. However, the format of the memo is not limited to this, and may be free entry only, or other items may be provided. By providing predetermined items and evaluation methods, the user can quantitatively judge the recipe later.

In S521, the control unit 21 determines whether or not to close the store. Whether or not the store is to be closed is determined according to whether the user performs processing for closing the store on the tablet PC 50 (selecting an item indicating the store closing) or the sales system 40 is turned off. Upon receipt of notification that the closing process has been performed on the tablet PC 50 or that the sales system 40 has been powered off, the control unit 21 determines that the store is not open, and proceeds to S522. The control unit 21 receives information on sales from the sales system 40 and aggregates the information.

In S522, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the power of the computer 20 is turned off and the process of FIG. 5 is terminated. If it is determined to end, the process of FIG. 5 ends, otherwise the process proceeds to S501.

Next, processing for displaying data on the user terminal 10 will be described from S511 onward. For the sake of simplicity, the processing during opening (S501 to S510) and the processing after S511 are described separately, but these processing can be performed at the same time. In other words, even when a certain user A is using the store and performing measurement processing, etc., it is possible to perform processing such as data display for a different user B. FIG.

In S511, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the user has logged in. Log-in can be performed using a website or an application related to the store on the user terminal 10 of each user. If it is determined that login has been performed, the process proceeds to S512; otherwise, the process proceeds to S501.

In S512, the control unit 21 controls the display unit 11 of the logged-in user terminal 10 to display the menu screen. When the user terminal 10 is logged in, the user terminal 10 transmits the login information to the computer 20, and it is known that the user has logged in. Also, the control unit 21 acquires the user ID of the logged-in user. FIG. 10(a) shows an example of the menu screen.

In S513, the control unit 21 determines whether or not an operation for making a reservation has been performed. Reservation is a process for deciding the date and period for renting a shop. An operation for making a reservation can be performed by selecting an item indicating a reservation shown in FIG. 10A on the user terminal 10. FIG. When the control unit 21 receives notification that an item indicating a reservation has been selected on the user terminal 10, the process advances to S514 and controls to display for making a reservation. If the item indicating reservation has not been selected, the process proceeds to S515.

In S<b>514 , the control unit 21 displays the user terminal 10 for accepting the reservation schedule. Then, it is determined whether or not the reservation can be made according to the schedule input by the user. If it is possible to reserve a store for the schedule input by the user, the user database 231 stores information about the date and time of reservation in association with the user ID acquired in S512. In addition to the user database 231, there is a reservation table (within the storage unit 23) for information about reservations, and the reservation table is also stored.

In S515, the control unit 21 determines whether or not an operation for displaying data has been performed. Data display is a process of displaying on the user terminal 10 measurement data relating to the temperature and amount of hot water measured when the logged-in user is dripping coffee at a store. An operation for displaying data can be performed by selecting an item showing the data display shown in FIG. 10A on the user terminal 10 . When the control unit 21 receives notification that an item indicating data display has been selected on the user terminal 10, the process advances to S516 and controls to display data. If an item indicating data display has not been selected, the process proceeds to S519.

In S516, the control unit 21 controls the user terminal 10 to display data. The control unit 21 acquires the logged-in user's measurement database 232 and temperature/quantity database 233 recorded in the storage unit 23, and controls to display the data. In other words, the data of the measurement database 232 and the temperature/amount database 233 stored in association with the user ID obtained in S512 are obtained and controlled to be displayed on the user terminal 10 . FIGS. 10(b) to (d) show an example of data display. FIG. 10(b) shows a display example in which a list of cooking data created by a logged-in user is shown as a table. In the data list, data ID, measurement start time, evaluation, condition, and memo are displayed in a list. Each item is the same as that explained in FIG. 7(b). Here, when it is notified that the user has selected any data displayed in the data list on the user terminal 10, the control unit 21 controls to display detailed information indicated by each data. FIGS. 10C and 10D show an example of detailed data information displayed when data ID: DD13 is selected in FIG. 10B. In FIG. 10(c), information left as a memo by the user is displayed along with a graph showing the temperature and amount of hot water during the making of coffee. In FIG. 10(d), which is displayed by further scrolling the screen of FIG. 10(c), evaluations from baristas are displayed together with comments along with the graph. These displays are obtained by acquiring the data of the temperature/amount database 233 corresponding to the data ID selected by the control unit 21, creating a graph, and further acquiring memos and evaluation information recorded in the measurement database 232. Created by A method of creating the graph will be described later with reference to FIG.

In S517, the control unit 21 determines whether or not an operation for setting the disclosure range has been performed. The setting of disclosure range is a process of setting the range of users (other than oneself) to whom measurement data, evaluations, memos, etc. corresponding to the data ID being displayed are disclosed, and the range of items to be disclosed. The operation for setting the disclosure range can be performed by selecting an item indicating the disclosure range setting shown in FIGS. 10C and 10D on the user terminal 10. When the control unit 21 receives notification that an item indicating disclosure range setting has been selected on the user terminal 10, the process advances to S518, and control is performed to receive processing for setting the disclosure range. If the item indicating the disclosure range setting has not been selected, the process proceeds to S519.

In S<b>518 , the control unit 21 performs display for accepting disclosure range setting on the user terminal 10 , and controls to record the disclosure range in the measurement database 232 of the storage unit 23 when the disclosure range is set by the user. do.

In S519, the control unit 21 determines whether or not an operation for searching data has been performed. Data retrieval is the process of retrieving the measurement data of other users.・You can tell if you brewed coffee by the amount. As a result, the user can easily obtain hints for approaching the desired recipe, and reflect them in the development of his/her own recipe. Therefore, recipe development can be efficiently performed. When developing recipes, users may leave comments on the measurement data of other users, or allow users to communicate with each other. The processing for data retrieval can be performed by selecting an item indicating retrieval shown in FIG. When the control unit 21 receives notification that an item indicating search has been selected on the user terminal 10, the process proceeds to S520, and controls to accept processing for setting a disclosure range. If the item indicating the disclosure range setting has not been selected, the process proceeds to S523.

In S520, the control unit 21 performs display for accepting a search operation on the user terminal 10, and controls to display the search results. FIG. 11(a) shows an example of a screen for searching. For example, the user can search for the measurement data of the desired taste by setting which of the five levels the data of bitterness, sourness, intensity, etc., left in the memo is, as a search condition. Selecting an item representing a search displays the search results. As for the search result, as shown in FIG. 11B, a plurality of data that match the search condition are displayed. In this way, by looking at the measurement data of other users, the user can know what other users are doing and how they are brewing coffee. You can create recipes. The control unit 21 extracts, from among the data stored in the measurement database 232, data for which disclosure is set in the disclosure range setting and for which the search conditions match.

Note that the processes of S513, S515 (and S517), and S519 can be performed when the menu screen displayed in S512 is displayed. For example, when S513 becomes YES and the process of S514 is performed, the item for data display of S515 can be selected by returning to the menu screen.

In S523, the control unit 21 determines whether the login has ended. The login can be terminated by selecting a logout item (not shown) on the user terminal 10 . If it is determined that the login has ended, the process proceeds to S522; otherwise, the process proceeds to S512.

Next, the measurement processing in S504 of FIG. 5 will be described using FIG.

In S601, the control unit 51 of the tablet PC 50 determines whether or not an instruction to start cooking has been given. As described in S503, it is assumed that an instruction to start cooking is given by selecting the item indicating the start of cooking shown in FIG. 8B on the tablet PC 50 .

In S<b>602 , when the controller 21 of the computer 20 receives notification from the tablet PC 50 that the instruction to start cooking has been issued, it issues a measurement instruction to the temperature measurement unit 30 and/or the amount measurement unit 31 . Also, a new data ID is created in the measurement database 232 of the storage unit 23, and the measurement start time is stored.

In S603, the temperature measurement unit 30 and/or the amount measurement unit 31 measures the temperature of the hot water poured into the dripper during coffee making and the amount of hot water poured into the dripper (coffee server) ( data acquisition). That is, data is acquired in the process of dripping (using the dripper and the pot P, etc.) in the process of making coffee. As for the measurement method, as explained in FIG. 4, a thermography camera and a weight scale placed under the coffee server may be used, or a thermometer and a residual water measuring device may be provided in the pot P. You can leave it. Either the temperature or the amount of hot water may be measured, or both may be measured.

In S<b>604 , the control unit controls so that data measured by the communication unit of the temperature measurement unit 30 and/or the amount measurement unit 31 is transmitted to the computer 20 .

In S605, the controller 21 of the computer 20 associates the received (acquired) temperature and quantity data with the time (measurement time) and stores them in the storage unit 23 . That is, the data ID created in the previous S602, the measurement time, and the temperature/quantity data are stored in association with each other in the temperature/quantity database 233 shown in FIG. 7(c). The processing from S603 to S605 is continuously performed until a cooking end instruction is given in S606 which will be described next.

In S606, the control unit 51 of the tablet PC 50 determines whether or not an instruction to end cooking has been given. It is assumed that an instruction to finish cooking is given by selecting the item indicating the finish of cooking shown in FIG. 8C on the tablet PC 50 .

In S<b>607 , the control unit 21 of the computer 20 receives the notification from the tablet PC 50 that the cooking end instruction has been issued, and instructs the temperature measurement unit 30 and/or the amount measurement unit 31 to end measurement. In this way, the temperature and amount of hot water are measured multiple times at predetermined time intervals during the process of dripping coffee (adding hot water).

In S608, the temperature measurement unit 30 and/or the amount measurement unit 31 ends the measurement.

In S609, the control unit 21 of the computer 20 outputs the graph. In the output of the graph, the measurement start time is set as the origin of the horizontal axis, and the time (number of seconds) corresponding to the elapsed time from the start of measurement is set as the horizontal axis value. A graph is created by plotting the measured values for temperature and quantity at each measurement time. That is, a line graph is created with the horizontal axis representing the elapsed time (s) from the start of measurement and the vertical axis representing the temperature (° C.) and amount (ml) of the hot water measured at each measurement time. As mentioned above, the total amount of hot water is plotted, but the added amount of hot water may also be plotted. By looking at the measured temperature of the hot water, it is possible to visualize whether the temperature of the hot water suddenly rose in the middle of the process, or how long the hot water was not at the ideal temperature. Also, in the case of coffee, it is said that it is important to steam the beans first. I know what I was doing. Therefore, the user can quantitatively grasp the data when brewing coffee, thereby efficiently creating a recipe. The control unit 21 transmits the created graph to the tablet PC 50 and controls to display it.

In S<b>610 , control unit 51 of tablet PC 50 displays the graph (created in S<b>609 ) transmitted from computer 20 on touch panel 57 . As shown in FIG. 9A, the horizontal axis (t) is scaled in units of 15 seconds (15 seconds), for example. The left vertical axis (°C) of the graph shows a scale indicating the temperature, and for example, the scale is shown every 15°C from 40°C. The right vertical axis (ml) is scaled to indicate the amount, for example, scaled every 100 ml. As shown in FIG. 9A, the line indicating temperature and the line indicating amount are displayed in different display modes. Note that either the temperature or the amount of hot water may be displayed.

In S611, the control unit 21 of the computer 20 controls the storage unit 23 to store data. In other words, memos received from users, evaluations from baristas, conditions, and the like are stored in association with the measured data recorded so far. Note that the graph itself may be stored.

According to the embodiments described above, the user can efficiently develop recipes. First of all, it is possible to rent a store that has everything necessary for store management such as a sales system and cooking utensils, develop recipes under the same conditions as those actually created at the store, and even sell them. As a result, for example, it becomes possible to know which recipes are popular, which not only makes it easier to develop popular recipes, but also makes it easier to reproduce the same recipes because the data remains. Furthermore, according to the above-described embodiment, quantitative data such as temperature and quantity are provided in the environment of the store, so creators who create foods and foodstuffs can easily create new foodstuffs and foodstuffs. In addition, for users who are unsure whether to run a store, renting a store, developing recipes, and selling them is effective because they can grasp the actual state of store management and receive guidance from professionals. is.

By measuring the temperature and amount of hot water when the user makes (cooks) coffee and graphing the data, the user can quantitatively study recipes. In addition, by obtaining evaluations from professional baristas, it is possible to obtain specific feedback on how improvements should be made. Although the user rents the store for a fixed period, the measured data is stored and can be confirmed from the user terminal 10 even after the user returns home, so recipes can be developed even when the user is not at the store. be able to.

In the above-described embodiment, the temperature and amount of hot water are measured in the process of brewing coffee. good. The temperature of which material/the amount of which material in which process is to be measured is determined in advance by the manager who owns the store. For example, in a store where food and drink A can be sold, the temperature and amount of material B may be measured in two processes during the preparation of A. However, when the user instructs the start of cooking (S503), it is necessary to specify in advance which process of cooking is to be started. Also, the material for measuring the temperature and the material for measuring the quantity may be different.

In the above-described embodiment, the temperature and amount of a specific material are measured, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the amount of umami component and gluten may be measured, stored, and displayed as a graph.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the explanation was given assuming that there is one store, but there are a plurality of stores, and the user can select one of the stores for rental. may be searchable.

In the above-described embodiment, the system in a store that sells coffee has been described as an example, but for example, in a store that cooks (creates) and sells soba noodles, pasta, bread, set meals, and sweets is also applicable. Since heat and water are sometimes added when cooking any food or drink, the temperature and water content are measured in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. Since a business license is required for a store, the types of food and drink that can be cooked in a certain store are determined, but it is also possible to measure the data during cooking for a plurality of food and drink. For example, when cooking buckwheat, buckwheat is selected as food to be cooked on the tablet PC 50 before cooking is started, and the amount of water, which is important when kneading the buckwheat, is measured. For example, when cooking pasta, the tablet PC 50 selects pasta as the food to be cooked on the tablet PC 50 before starting cooking, and measures the temperature and amount of water in the pot, which are important when boiling the pasta. make it When cooking chocolate confectionery, the chocolate confectionery is selected as food to be cooked on the tablet PC 50 before cooking is started, and the temperature that is important when mixing the chocolate is measured. By measuring and recording the timing, temperature, and moisture content, it is possible to improve the efficiency of recipe development and reproduce good recipes.

The various controls described above as being performed by the control units 21, 15, 51, etc. may be performed by a single piece of hardware, or a plurality of pieces of hardware may share the processing to control the entire apparatus. you can go Also, the storage unit 23 in the computer 20 may have data on the cloud.

Moreover, although the present invention has been described in detail based on its preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments, and various forms within the scope of the gist of the present invention can be applied to the present invention. included. Furthermore, each embodiment described above merely shows one embodiment of the present invention, and it is also possible to combine each embodiment as appropriate.

Although the disclosed embodiments have been described above, they can be implemented in various other forms, and can be implemented with various omissions, substitutions, and modifications. These embodiments, modifications, omissions, substitutions and changes are included within the technical scope of the claims and their equivalents.

<Appendix 1>
A system in a store provided with a first utensil for making a predetermined food and drink and a sales system for selling the predetermined food and drink, wherein in the process of making the predetermined food and drink, the first In a predetermined step using the instrument, an acquisition means for acquiring data obtained by measuring at least one of the temperature or amount of a predetermined material in a plurality of times, storing the data acquired by the acquisition means, and displaying and control means for controlling to display in the .

<Appendix 2>
10. The system of Claim 1, further comprising temperature measuring means for measuring the temperature of said predetermined material using a thermographic camera.

<Appendix 3>
3. The system of claim 1 or 2, further comprising quantity measuring means for measuring said predetermined quantity of material using a weight scale.

<Appendix 4>
3. The method according to appendix 3, wherein the temperature measuring means for measuring the temperature of the predetermined material using a thermography camera, and the quantity measuring means perform the measurement at predetermined time intervals in the predetermined step. system.

<Appendix 5>
The system according to appendix 4, wherein the acquisition means acquires data obtained by measuring the temperature and amount of the predetermined material, and the control means is the system according to appendix 4.

<Appendix 6>
further comprising communication means capable of communicating with a user terminal owned by a user, wherein the control means displays a graph based on data acquired by the acquisition means when the user prepares the predetermined food and drink at the store; 6. The system according to any one of appendices 1 to 5, wherein control is performed to display on a user terminal.

<Appendix 7>
6. The system according to appendix 6, wherein the user terminal further comprises reception means for receiving a memo relating to the data acquired by the acquisition means when the user makes the predetermined food and drink at the store.

<Appendix 8>
Supplementary note 6 or 7, wherein in the user terminal, the data acquired by the acquisition means can be retrieved when another user different from the user prepares the predetermined food and drink at the store. system.

<Appendix 9>
9. Any one of appendices 6 to 8, wherein the user terminal is capable of setting a range for disclosing the data acquired by the acquisition means when the user makes the predetermined food and drink at the store. System as described.

<Appendix 10>
The method further comprises evaluation receiving means capable of receiving from the user a request for evaluation of the food and drink prepared by the user, including the data obtained by the obtaining means when the predetermined food and drink was prepared at the store. 10. The system according to any one of clauses 6 to 9, wherein

<Appendix 11>

11. The system according to any one of appendices 1 to 10, wherein the store is rentable.

<Appendix 12>
Supplementary notes 1 to 11, wherein the predetermined food and drink is coffee, and the acquisition means acquires data obtained by measuring the temperature and amount of hot water when dripping coffee at predetermined time intervals. A system according to any of the preceding claims.

<Appendix 13>
A store provided with a first utensil for making a predetermined food and drink and a sales system for selling the predetermined food and drink, wherein the first utensil is used in the process of making the predetermined food and drink. In a predetermined step using, an acquisition means for acquiring data obtained by measuring at least one of the temperature or amount of a predetermined material in a plurality of times, storing the data acquired by the acquisition means, and displaying it on the display unit A store characterized by having a control means for controlling to

<Appendix 14>
A method for controlling a system in a store provided with a first appliance for making a predetermined food and drink and a vending system for selling the predetermined food and drink, the method comprising: , an obtaining step of obtaining data obtained by measuring at least one of a predetermined temperature or amount of a predetermined material in a predetermined step using the first instrument, and storing the data obtained in the obtaining step; and a control step of controlling to display on a display unit.

20 computer, 30 temperature measurement unit, 31 amount measurement unit, 40 sales system, 10 user terminal

Claims (14)

A system in a store comprising a first appliance for making a predetermined food and drink and a sales system for selling the predetermined food and drink,
Acquisition means for acquiring data obtained by measuring at least one of the temperature and quantity of a predetermined material in a plurality of times in a predetermined step using the first tool, among the steps of making the predetermined food and drink. and,
and control means for storing the data acquired by the acquisition means and controlling the data to be displayed on a display unit. 2. The system of claim 1, further comprising temperature measuring means for measuring the temperature of said predetermined material using a thermographic camera. 3. A system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising quantity measuring means for measuring said predetermined quantity of material using a weight scale. 4. The method according to claim 3, wherein said temperature measuring means for measuring the temperature of said predetermined material using a thermography camera, and said quantity measuring means perform measurement at predetermined time intervals in said predetermined step. System as described. The acquisition means acquires data obtained by measuring the temperature and amount of the predetermined material,
5. The system according to claim 4, wherein said control means controls to display said measured data as a graph on said display unit. further having communication means capable of communicating with a user terminal owned by the user;
2. The control means controls the user terminal to display a graph based on the data acquired by the acquisition means when the user prepares the predetermined food and drink at the store. 6. The system of any one of Claims 1-5. 7. The system according to claim 6, wherein said user terminal further comprises receiving means for receiving a memo relating to the data obtained by said obtaining means when said user prepares said predetermined food and drink at said store. 8. The data acquired by said acquisition means can be searched in said user terminal when another user different from said user prepares said predetermined food and drink at said store. System as described. 9. The user terminal according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the user can set a range for disclosing the data acquired by the acquiring means when the user prepares the predetermined food and drink at the store. 2. The system according to item 1. The method further comprises evaluation receiving means capable of receiving from the user a request for evaluation of the food and drink prepared by the user, including the data obtained by the obtaining means when the predetermined food and drink was prepared at the store. 10. A system according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein 11. The system of any one of claims 1-10, wherein the store is available for rent. the predetermined food and drink is coffee;
12. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein said acquiring means acquires data obtained by measuring the temperature and amount of hot water for dripping coffee at predetermined time intervals. . A store equipped with a first appliance for making predetermined food and drink and a sales system for selling the predetermined food and drink,
Acquisition means for acquiring data obtained by measuring at least one of the temperature and quantity of a predetermined material in a plurality of times in a predetermined step using the first tool, among the steps of making the predetermined food and drink. and,
and control means for storing the data acquired by the acquisition means and controlling the data to be displayed on a display unit. A method of controlling a system in a store comprising a first appliance for making a predetermined food and drink and a vending system for selling the predetermined food and drink, comprising:
An acquisition step of acquiring data obtained by measuring at least one of the temperature and quantity of a predetermined material in a plurality of times in a predetermined process using the first tool, among the steps of making the predetermined food and drink. and,
and a control step of storing the data acquired in the acquisition step and controlling the data to be displayed on a display unit.

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