JP4134886B2 - rice cooker - Google Patents

Description

  TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a rice cooker that performs rice cooking or heat insulation by controlling a heating means for heating an inner pot in which a food is put, by a control means.

  In recent years, with the diversification of preferences, rice cookers having several different types of cooking functions such as menus and hardness have been demanded.

  Conventionally, in this type of rice cooker, the control means controls the heating means based on one kind of cooking sequence selected by the selection means from the cooking sequences such as rice cooking or heat retention stored in the storage means in advance. It became the structure which enabled several types of cooking by heating a pot. However, in such a conventional rice cooker, since it selects from the cooking sequences previously memorize | stored in the memory | storage means, the cooking sequence which can be used was limited to what is memorize | stored in the memory | storage means. Therefore, even if the result of cooking by the cooking sequence stored in advance is different from the user's preference, the user has to use it as it is until the next purchase.

As a solution, there is one that can newly receive a cooking sequence via the communication means, store the sequence, and perform cooking in the sequence (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-137112 A

  However, in the above-described conventional configuration, the range of selection is widened by newly acquiring a cooking sequence via the communication means, but the types of cooking sequences that can be acquired via the communication means are limited, so that There was a problem that there was not always something that suits my taste.

  The present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and allows a user to arbitrarily change a cooking sequence such as rice cooking or heat retention stored in advance in a storage unit by a sequence changing unit so that the user can suit his / her preference. The purpose is that.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention heats an inner pot in which a food is to be added by a heating means, stores a cooking sequence such as rice cooking or heat retention in a first storage means capable of rewriting stored information, The heating means is controlled by the control means based on the cooking sequence stored in the storage means, the temperature of the cooked food in the inner pot detected by the temperature detecting means, and the time measured by the time measuring means, via the communication means The sequence changing means, which is a connected information terminal, is configured to change the cooking sequence used by the control means, and the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means is changed and changed by the sequence changing means. The cooking sequence can be used for the next and subsequent cooking.

  Thereby, a user can arbitrarily change cooking sequences, such as rice cooking and heat retention previously memorize | stored in the 1st memory | storage means, so that a user may suit a user's preference by a sequence change means.

  Since the rice cooker of the present invention can arbitrarily change the cooking sequence such as rice cooking or heat retention by the sequence changing means, even when the cooking result in the cooking sequence stored in advance is different from my preference, Cooking can be performed in a cooking sequence that has been modified to suit your preference.

1st invention is the inside of a rice cooker main body, the inner pot which puts a foodstuff, the heating means which heats the said inner pot, the temperature detection means which detects the temperature of the foodstuff inside the said inner pot, and time. Time measuring means for measuring, and first storage means capable of rewriting stored information by storing a cooking sequence which is information for cooking by heating the inner pot by controlling the heating means during cooking or keeping warm And a control for controlling the heating means based on the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means, the temperature of the cooked food in the inner pot detected by the temperature detection means, and the time measured by the timing means. Means, a sequence changing means for enabling the change of the cooking sequence used by the control means, and a third communication means for communicating information with the outside of the rice cooker, wherein the sequence changing means is the third communication means. An information terminal that is connected via means, said first cooking sequence stored in the storage unit, which is connected via the third communication means is the sequence changing means changes the cooking sequence The information is changed by the information terminal with an interface that can be used by the user and can be used for the next cooking. The cooking sequence such as rice cooking or heat insulation can be arbitrarily changed to suit the user's preference. Thus, even when the cooking result in the current cooking sequence is different from the user's preference, the next and subsequent cooking can be performed with the cooking sequence changed to match the user's preference. Moreover, since it becomes possible to change the cooking sequence using the interface of the information terminal, and when the sequence change is performed by the sequence change means of the rice cooker body subject to restrictions such as the size and cost of the rice cooker body In comparison, the sequence can be easily changed.

2nd invention is stored in the inside of a rice cooker main body, the inner pot which puts a foodstuff, the heating means which heats the said inner pot, the temperature detection means which detects the temperature of the foodstuff inside the said inner pot, and time. Time measuring means for measuring, second storage means for storing cooking sequence which is information for cooking by heating the inner pot by controlling the heating means at the time of cooking or keeping warm, and changing the cooking sequence Among the sequence change means to be enabled, a change sequence storage means for storing at least one cooking sequence changed by the sequence change means, and a cooking sequence stored in the second storage means or the change sequence storage means Selection means for selecting a cooking sequence to be used from, the cooking sequence selected by the selection means, and the temperature detection means Control means for controlling the heating means based on the temperature of the cooked food inside the pan and the time measured by the time measuring means, and third communication means for communicating information with the outside of the rice cooker, the sequence changing means Is an information terminal connected via the third communication means, and the cooking sequence stored in the second storage means or the change sequence storage means is the third change means being the sequence change means. Changed by an information terminal connected via a communication means and having an interface capable of changing the cooking sequence, and made available at the next and subsequent cooking, cooking in the current cooking sequence Even when the result is different from the user's preference, the next and subsequent cooking can be performed with the cooking sequence changed to match the user's preference. Further, by selecting the cooking sequence to be used from the cooking sequences stored in the second storage means and the change sequence storage means by the selection means, a sequence stored in advance at the next and subsequent cooking times. It is possible to select and use any one of the sequences after the change, and even if the sequence change fails, it is possible to easily return to the sequence before the change. Moreover, since it becomes possible to change the cooking sequence using the interface of the information terminal, and when the sequence change is performed by the sequence change means of the rice cooker body subject to restrictions such as the size and cost of the rice cooker body In comparison, the sequence can be easily changed.

3rd invention is stored in the inside of a rice cooker main body, the inner pot which puts a foodstuff, the heating means which heats the said inner pot, the temperature detection means which detects the temperature of the foodstuff inside the said inner pot, and time. Time measuring means for measuring, second storage means for storing cooking sequence which is information for cooking by heating the inner pot by controlling the heating means at the time of cooking or keeping warm, and changing the cooking sequence A sequence changing means for enabling, a change information storing means for storing at least one cooking sequence change information by the sequence changing means, and a cooking sequence stored in the second storage means or the change information storing means A selection means for selecting cooking sequence or change information to be used from stored change information, and a cooking sequence selected by the selection means or The cooking information in which the change information selected by the selection means is reflected in the cooking sequence stored in the second storage means, the temperature of the cooked food in the inner pot detected by the temperature detection means, and the timing means Control means for controlling the heating means based on the measured time and third communication means for communicating information with the outside of the rice cooker, wherein the sequence changing means is connected via the third communication means. The information terminal is the cooking sequence stored in the second storage means or the change information stored in the change information storage means reflected in the cooking sequence stored in the second storage means the cooking sequence, the connected via the third communication means is a sequence changing means, the interface capable to change the cooking sequence lifting The user changes the information terminal, which was available at the time of the next and subsequent cooking, even if the cooking results in the current cooking sequence was different from their own preferences, cooking was changed to suit your taste The next and subsequent cooking can be performed in the sequence. Further, the cooking sequence stored in the second storage means and the change information stored in the change information storage means are used from the cooking sequences reflected in the cooking sequence stored in the second storage means. By selecting the cooking sequence with the selection means, it becomes possible to select and use either the sequence stored in advance or the sequence after the change at the next cooking, and the sequence change failed. Even in this case, it is possible to easily return to the sequence before the change. In addition, since the cooking sequence is not stored, but only the change information by the sequence changing means is stored, it can be realized with a smaller storage capacity compared to the case of storing the cooking sequence. Moreover, since it becomes possible to change the cooking sequence using the interface of the information terminal, and when the sequence change is performed by the sequence change means of the rice cooker body subject to restrictions such as the size and cost of the rice cooker body In comparison, the sequence can be easily changed.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1: shows the block diagram of the rice cooker in the 1st Embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the inner pan 1 is heated by the heating means 2 with the food inside. The temperature of the food in the inner pot 1 is detected by the temperature detection means 3 and sent to the control means 5. The time measuring means 4 measures the elapsed time in each process (for example, water absorption process) during cooking, and transmits the measured time to the control means 5. The 1st memory | storage means 7 memorize | stores cooking sequences, such as rice cooking or heat retention, and can rewrite memory information. The control means 5 is based on the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means 7, the temperature of the food detected by the temperature detection means 3, and the elapsed time in each step during cooking measured by the time measurement means 4. 2 is cooked. The sequence changing means 10 is for changing the cooking sequence, and includes a setting key for setting sequence data and an LCD for displaying the sequence data, and is stored in the first storage means 7 via the control means 5. Change the cooking sequence being made.

  The operation of the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step 20, the use of the rice cooker is started, and the process proceeds to step 21. In step 21, the control unit 5 starts cooking using the cooking sequence stored in the first storage unit 7, and proceeds to step 22. In step 22, the control means is based on the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means 7, the temperature of the food detected by the temperature detection means 3, and the elapsed time in each step during cooking measured by the time measuring means 4. 5 cooks by controlling the heating means 2 and heating the inner pot 1.

  Next, it progresses to step 23 and it is checked whether cooking was complete | finished. If cooking has not ended in step 23, the process returns to step 22 to continue cooking. If cooking is completed in step 23, the process proceeds to step 24. In step 24, the user determines how to change the cooking sequence using the cooking results performed in steps 21 to 23 as the determination material. If it is determined in step 24 that there is no need to change the cooking sequence, the process proceeds to step 26 and the use of the rice cooker is terminated.

  If it is determined in step 24 that the cooking sequence is to be changed, the process proceeds to step 25, and the user changes the cooking sequence change stored in the first storage means 7 based on the change in the cooking sequence determined in step 24. This is performed by the means 10 via the control means 5. After completing the change of the cooking sequence in step 25, the process proceeds to step 26 and the use of the rice cooker is terminated. The cooking sequence changed in step 25 can be used at the time of cooking from step 21 to step 23 at the time of subsequent use.

  As mentioned above, in this Embodiment, cooking sequences, such as rice cooking or heat retention memorize | stored in the 1st memory | storage means 7, can be changed by the sequence change means 10 by making cooking results, such as rice cooking or heat retention, into judgment material. By doing so, the user can arbitrarily change the cooking sequence, and even if the cooking result in the current cooking sequence is different from his preference, the cooking sequence is changed to suit his preference. Thus, cooking can be performed with the changed cooking sequence.

  In the present embodiment, the sequence changing means 10 has been described with the configuration of the setting key for setting the sequence data and the LCD for displaying the sequence data. However, the sequence changing means 10 is arbitrary as long as the cooking sequence can be edited. Can be used exclusively for sequence change, or can be used in combination with other functions.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of a rice cooker according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the 2nd memory | storage means 7a memorize | stores cooking sequences, such as rice cooking or heat retention, and cannot rewrite stored information. The change sequence storage means 12 stores the cooking sequence changed by the sequence change means 10, and the control means 5 causes the change sequence storage means 12 to store the cooking sequence changed by the sequence change means 10. Yes. The selection means 6 selects the cooking sequence used by the control means 5 during cooking from the cooking sequences stored in the second storage means 7a or the change sequence storage means 12. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are given and description thereof is omitted.

  The operation of the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step 30, the use of the rice cooker is started, and the process proceeds to step 31. In step 31, the user selects a cooking sequence used by the control unit 5 during cooking such as cooking or keeping warm with the selection unit 6 from the cooking sequences stored in the second storage unit 7 a or the change sequence storage unit 12. .

  Next, the process proceeds to step 32. In step 32, the control means 5 starts cooking using the cooking sequence selected by the user in step 31, and then proceeds to step 33. In step 33, based on the cooking sequence selected by the user in step 31, the temperature of the food detected by the temperature detecting means 3, and the elapsed time in each process during cooking measured by the time measuring means 4, the control means 5 is heated by the heating means. Cooking is performed by controlling 2 and heating the inner pot 1.

  Next, it progresses to step 34 and it is checked whether cooking was complete | finished. If cooking has not been completed in step 34, the process returns to step 33 to continue cooking. If cooking is completed in step 34, the process proceeds to step 35. In step 35, the user determines how to change the cooking sequence using the cooking results performed in steps 32 to 34 as the determination material. If it is determined in step 35 that there is no need to change the cooking sequence, the process proceeds to step 38 and the use of the rice cooker is terminated.

  If it is determined in step 35 that the cooking sequence is to be changed, the process proceeds to step 36, and the user changes the cooking sequence by the sequence changing means 10 based on the change contents of the cooking sequence determined in step 35 and then proceeds to step 37. In step 37, the control means 5 stores the cooking sequence changed in step 36 in the change sequence storage means 12. After storing the cooking sequence changed in step 37, the process proceeds to step 38, and the use of the rice cooker is terminated. The cooking sequence changed at step 36 can be used at the time of cooking from step 32 to step 34 by selecting at step 31 at the time of use after the next time.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the cooking sequence such as rice cooking or heat insulation can be changed by the sequence changing means 10 using the cooking result such as rice cooking or heat insulation as a judgment material, so that the user can arbitrarily select the cooking sequence. Even if the cooking result in the current cooking sequence is different from your preference, you can change the cooking sequence to suit your preference and cook with the changed cooking sequence . Further, the cooking sequence changed by the sequence changing means 10 is stored in the changed sequence storage means 12, and the cooking sequence to be used is selected from the cooking sequences stored in the second storage means 7a and the changed sequence storage means 12. By selecting by means 6, it becomes possible to select and use either the sequence stored in advance or the sequence after the change at the next or subsequent cooking, and it is easy even if the sequence change fails. It is possible to return to the sequence before the change.

  In the present embodiment, the second storage means 7a is described as being incapable of rewriting the stored information. However, if the contents of the cooking sequence stored in advance can be retained, the stored information is stored. It may be a rewritable one. In addition, although the description has been given using the two storage means of the second storage means 7a and the change sequence storage means 12, if the cooking sequence stored in advance and the cooking sequence after the change can be stored in different storage areas, 1 You may implement | achieve with one memory | storage means.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 5: shows the block diagram of the rice cooker in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the 2nd memory | storage means 7a memorize | stores cooking sequences, such as rice cooking or heat retention, and cannot rewrite stored information. The change information storage means 13 stores cooking sequence change information such as rice cooking or heat insulation by the sequence change means 10, and the control means 5 includes the cooking sequence changed by the sequence change means 10 and the cooking sequence before the change. And the difference is stored in the change information storage means 13 as sequence change information. The selection unit 6 selects the sequence change information stored in the change information storage unit 13 and the cooking sequence stored in the second storage unit 7a to be used by the control unit 5 during cooking. Yes. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are given and description thereof is omitted.

  The operation of the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step 40, use of the rice cooker is started, and the process proceeds to step 41. In step 41, the control unit 5 uses the sequence change information stored in the change information storage unit 13 by the selection unit 6 and the cooking sequence stored in the second storage unit 7a. Select and proceed to step 42.

  In step 42, it is determined whether or not the user has selected the sequence change information stored in the change information storage unit 13 in step 41, and the user has not selected the sequence change information stored in the change information storage unit 13. That is, when it is determined that the cooking sequence stored in the second storage means 7a is selected, the process proceeds to step 44, and when the user determines that the sequence change information stored in the change information storage means 13 is selected. Goes to step 43. In step 43, the control means 5 reflects the sequence change information on the cooking sequence corresponding to the sequence change information selected by the user in step 41, and proceeds to step 44.

  In step 44, cooking is started using the cooking sequence selected by the user in step 41 or the cooking sequence reflecting the sequence change information in step 43, and the process proceeds to step 45. In step 45, the cooking sequence selected by the user in step 41, the cooking sequence reflecting the sequence change information in step 43, the temperature of the food detected by the temperature detection means 3, and the cooking temperature measured by the timing means 4 are shown. Based on the elapsed time in the process, the control means 5 controls the heating means 2 to heat the inner pot 1 for cooking, and the process proceeds to step 46.

  Next, in step 46, it is checked whether cooking has been completed. If cooking has not ended in step 46, the process returns to step 45 and cooking continues. If cooking is completed in step 46, the process proceeds to step 47. In step 47, the user determines how to change the cooking sequence using the cooking results performed in steps 44 to 46 as the determination material. If it is determined in step 47 that there is no need to change the cooking sequence, the process proceeds to step 50 and the use of the rice cooker is terminated.

  If it is determined in step 47 that the cooking sequence is to be changed, the process proceeds to step 48, and the user changes the cooking sequence by the sequence changing means 10 based on the change contents of the cooking sequence determined in step 47, and then proceeds to step 49. In step 49, the control means 5 compares the cooking sequence changed by the sequence change means 10 with the cooking sequence before the change, and stores the difference in the change information storage means 13 as sequence change information. Next, it progresses to Step 50 and ends use of a rice cooker. The change information of the cooking sequence changed at step 48 can be used at the time of cooking from step 44 to step 46 by being selected at step 41 at the time of subsequent use.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the cooking sequence such as rice cooking or heat insulation can be changed by the sequence changing means 10 using the cooking result such as rice cooking or heat insulation as a judgment material, so that the user can arbitrarily select the cooking sequence. Even if the cooking result in the current cooking sequence is different from your preference, you can change the cooking sequence to suit your preference and cook with the changed cooking sequence .

  Further, the change information of the cooking sequence by the sequence changing means 10 is stored in the change information storage means 13, and the cooking sequence stored in the second storage means 7 a and the sequence change information stored in the change information storage means 13 are stored. By selecting what the control means 5 uses at the time of cooking by the selection means 6 from the inside, either the sequence before the change or the sequence reflecting the change information is selected and used at the next and subsequent cooking. Therefore, even if the sequence change fails, it is possible to easily return to the sequence before the change. Further, since the sequence is not stored but only the sequence change information by the sequence changing means 10 is stored, it can be realized with a smaller storage capacity as compared with the case of storing the sequence.

  In the present embodiment, the second storage means 7a is described as being incapable of rewriting the stored information. However, if the contents of the cooking sequence stored in advance can be retained, the stored information is stored. It may be a rewritable one. In addition, although the description has been given using the two storage means of the second storage means 7a and the change information storage means 13, the cooking sequence stored in advance and the sequence change information by the sequence change means 10 are stored in separate storage areas. If possible, it may be realized by one storage means.

(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 7: shows the block diagram of the rice cooker in the 4th Embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the first communication means 8 is capable of communicating information with the outside of the rice cooker 19 and receives the cooking sequence used by the control means 5 during cooking from the control means 5. The received cooking sequence is transmitted to the personal computer 9. The personal computer 9 can browse the cooking sequence received from the first communication means 8. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are given and description thereof is omitted.

  The operation of the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step 60, use of the rice cooker is started, and the process proceeds to step 61. In step 61, the control means 5 starts cooking using the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means 7, and proceeds to step 62. In step 62, based on the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means 7, the temperature of the food detected by the temperature detection means 3, and the elapsed time in each step during cooking measured by the time measuring means 4, the control means 5 cooks by controlling the heating means 2 and heating the inner pot 1.

  Next, it progresses to step 63 and it is checked whether cooking was complete | finished. If cooking has not been completed in step 63, the process returns to step 62 to continue cooking. If cooking is completed in step 63, the process proceeds to step 64. In step 64, the first communication unit 8 receives the cooking sequence used by the control unit 5 during cooking from the control unit 5, and the first communication unit 8 transmits the received cooking sequence to the personal computer 9.

  Next, the process proceeds to step 65 where the user changes how the cooking sequence is changed by browsing the cooking sequence received by the personal computer 9 in step 64 in addition to the cooking results performed in steps 61 to 63. to decide. If it is determined in step 65 that there is no need to change the cooking sequence, the process proceeds to step 67 and the use of the rice cooker is terminated.

  If it is determined in step 65 that the cooking sequence is to be changed, the process proceeds to step 66, where the user changes the cooking sequence change stored in the first storage means 7 based on the cooking sequence change content determined in step 65. This is performed by the means 10 via the control means 5. After completing the change of the cooking sequence in step 66, the process proceeds to step 67 and the use of the rice cooker is terminated. The cooking sequence changed in step 66 can be used at the time of cooking from step 61 to step 63 at the time of subsequent use.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the cooking sequence used by the control means 5 during cooking is transmitted to the personal computer 9 via the first communication means 8, so that the cooking sequence inside the rice cooker is obtained. Can be handled by the personal computer 9, and the entire cooking sequence can be easily compared with the case where the cooking sequence is browsed by the sequence changing means 10 of the rice cooker body subject to restrictions such as the size and cost of the rice cooker body. It is possible to grasp the change contents of the cooking sequence more appropriately. Further, the received cooking sequence can be disclosed on a homepage on the Internet, or can be disclosed to other users by printing with a printer.

  In the present embodiment, the cooking sequence used by the control means 5 at the time of cooking has been described as being transmitted to the personal computer 9 via the first communication means 8 after cooking is completed. Each time a water absorption process, a cooking process, etc.) are completed, an arbitrary amount of data may be transmitted at an arbitrary time such as transmitting sequence data of the process.

  In the present embodiment, the connection destination of the first communication means 8 has been described as the personal computer 9. However, any connection destination can be used as long as it has a data communication function and can browse the received cooking sequence. Can be used as Further, the communication between the first communication means 8 and the personal computer 9 can use any physical format such as wired or wireless, and any communication system such as a communication standard.

(Embodiment 5)
FIG. 9 shows a block diagram of a rice cooker in the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the second communication means 8a is capable of communicating information with the outside of the rice cooker 19, and the temperature of the cooked food detected by the temperature detection means 3 during cooking and the time measurement means. The elapsed time in each step during cooking measured by 4 and the on / off information of the heating means 2 controlled by the control means 5 are received from the control means 5, and the received information is transmitted to the personal computer 9. The personal computer 9 can browse information received from the second communication means 8a. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are given and description thereof is omitted.

  The operation of the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step 70, use of the rice cooker is started, and the process proceeds to step 71. In step 71, the control means 5 starts cooking using the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means 7, and proceeds to step 72. In step 72, based on the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means 7, the temperature of the food detected by the temperature detection means 3, and the elapsed time in each step during cooking measured by the time measuring means 4, the control means 5 cooks by controlling the heating means 2 to heat the inner pot 1, and proceeds to step 73.

  In step 73, the temperature of the food detected by the temperature detecting means 3 during cooking, the elapsed time in each step during cooking measured by the time measuring means 4, and the on / off information of the heating means 2 controlled by the control means 5 are obtained. The control means 5 transmits to the second communication means 8a, and the second communication means 8a transmits the received temperature of the food, the elapsed time in each step, and the on / off information of the heating means 2 to the personal computer 9. .

  Next, the process proceeds to step 74 where it is checked whether cooking has been completed. If cooking has not ended in step 74, the process returns to step 72 and cooking continues. If cooking is completed in step 74, the process proceeds to step 75. In step 75, the user is controlled by the control means 5, the cooking results performed in steps 71 to 74, the temperature of the cooked food transmitted to the personal computer 9 in step 73, the elapsed time in each step, and the control means 5. It is determined how to change the cooking sequence using the on / off information of the heating means 2 as a determination material.

  If it is determined in step 75 that there is no need to change the cooking sequence, the process proceeds to step 77 and the use of the rice cooker is terminated. If it is determined in step 75 that the cooking sequence is to be changed, the process proceeds to step 76, and the user changes the cooking sequence change stored in the first storage unit 7 based on the cooking sequence change content determined in step 75. This is performed by the means 10 via the control means 5. After completing the change of the cooking sequence in step 76, the process proceeds to step 77 and the use of the rice cooker is terminated. The cooking sequence changed in step 76 can be used at the time of cooking from step 71 to step 74 at the subsequent use.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as the input / output information of the control means 5, the temperature of the food detected by the temperature detection means 3 during cooking and the progress of each process during cooking measured by the time measuring means 4. By transmitting the time and on / off information of the heating means 2 controlled by the control means 5 to the personal computer 9 via the second communication means 8a, the temperature of the food being cooked and The elapsed time in each process and the on / off information of the heating means 2 controlled by the control means 5 can be used as a material for judging the change contents of the cooking sequence, and the cooking sequence is changed to suit one's preference. Judgment can be made more accurately. The transmitted input / output information of the control means 5 can also be used for cause analysis when an abnormality occurs during cooking.

  In the present embodiment, the temperature of the food detected by the temperature detecting means 3 during cooking, the elapsed time in each step during cooking measured by the time measuring means 4, and the heating means 2 controlled by the control means 5. In the above description, the on / off information is transmitted to the personal computer 9 at any time via the second communication means 8a during cooking. However, during cooking, the information is stored in the first storage means 7 and is collectively collected after cooking. For example, an arbitrary amount of data may be transmitted at an arbitrary time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the temperature of the food detected by the temperature detecting means 3, the elapsed time in each step during cooking measured by the time measuring means 4, and the heating means 2 controlled by the control means 5 are turned on / off. Although the configuration has been described in which the information is transmitted to the personal computer 9 via the second communication unit 8a, other information may be used as long as it is information that can be used as a judgment material when changing the cooking sequence.

  In the present embodiment, the connection destination of the second communication means 8a has been described as the personal computer 9. However, any connection destination can be used as long as it has a data communication function and can receive received information. Can be used. The communication between the second communication means 8a and the personal computer 9 can be any physical format such as wired or wireless, and any communication method such as a communication standard.

(Embodiment 6)
FIG. 11: shows the block diagram of the rice cooker in the 6th Embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the information terminal 10a is an information terminal having an interface capable of changing the cooking sequence. The third communication unit 11 receives the cooking sequence changed by the information terminal 10a, transmits the received changed cooking sequence to the control unit 5, and the control unit 5 is stored in the first storage unit 7. The cooking sequence is changed to the changed cooking sequence received from the third communication means 11. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are given and description thereof is omitted.

  The operation of the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step 25 of FIG. 2, the user changes the cooking sequence using the interface of the information terminal 10 a based on the cooking sequence change determined in step 24, and the changed cooking sequence is the third communication unit 11. The control means 5 rewrites the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means 7 with the changed cooking sequence received from the third communication means 11. The operation in other steps is the same as that in the first embodiment.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by changing the sequence changing means to the information terminal 10a having an interface capable of changing the cooking sequence, the cooking sequence is changed using the interface of the information terminal 10a. Compared to the case where the sequence change is performed by the sequence change means of the rice cooker body subject to restrictions such as the size and cost of the rice cooker body, the sequence can be changed easily.

  In the present embodiment, the cooking sequence is changed using the interface of the information terminal 10a, the changed cooking sequence is transmitted to the control means 5 via the third communication means 11, and the first memory is stored. It has been described that the cooking sequence stored in the means 7 is rewritten to the changed cooking sequence received by the control means 5, but the contents of the sequence change by the information terminal 10 a are transferred to the control means 5 via the third communication means 11. The sequence change contents transmitted at any time and received by the control means 5 may be reflected in the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means 7 at any time. Further, the communication between the third communication means 11 and the information terminal 10a can use any physical format such as wired or wireless, and any communication method such as a communication standard.

(Embodiment 7)
In addition to changing the cooking sequence by changing the sequence data, the sequence changing means 10 in FIG. 1 adds a taste evaluation index for rice (glossy) consisting of five-level parameters with the taste evaluation of the cooking result by the cooking sequence before the change as level 3. , Stickiness, hardness, sweetness, fragrance) can be input to change the cooking sequence. When changing the cooking sequence by changing the sequence data by the sequence changing means 10, the control means 5 changes the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means 7 to the cooking sequence after the change by the sequence changing means 10. When the cooking sequence is changed by rewriting and changing the parameter value of the taste evaluation index by the sequence changing means 10, the first storage means 7 is based on the parameter value of the taste evaluation index input by the sequence changing means 10. The change contents of the stored cooking sequence are determined, and the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means 7 is changed. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  The operation of the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step 80, use of the rice cooker is started, and the process proceeds to step 81. In step 81, the control means 5 starts cooking using the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means 7, and proceeds to step 82. In step 82, based on the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means 7, the temperature of the food detected by the temperature detection means 3, and the elapsed time in each step during cooking measured by the time measuring means 4, the control means 5 cooks by controlling the heating means 2 to heat the inner pot 1, and proceeds to step 83. In step 83, it is checked whether cooking has been completed. If cooking has not ended in step 83, the process returns to step 82 and cooking continues.

  If cooking is completed in step 83, the process proceeds to step 84. In step 84, the user determines how to change the cooking sequence using the cooking results performed in steps 81 to 83 as a determination material. If it is determined in step 84 that there is no need to change the cooking sequence, the process proceeds to step 88 and the use of the rice cooker is terminated. If it is determined in step 84 that the cooking sequence is to be changed, the process proceeds to step 85 where the user determines whether to change the cooking sequence by changing the parameter of the taste evaluation index.

  If it is determined in step 85 that the cooking sequence is not changed by changing the parameter of the taste evaluation index, the process proceeds to step 86, and the user changes the sequence data by the sequence changing means 10 based on the cooking sequence change determined in step 84. By changing the cooking sequence, the control means 5 rewrites the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means 7 to the cooking sequence changed by the sequence changing means 10. Next, it progresses to step 88 and complete | finishes use of a rice cooker.

  If it is determined in step 85 that the cooking sequence is changed by changing the parameter of the taste evaluation index, the process proceeds to step 87, and the user changes the taste evaluation index of the taste evaluation index by the sequence changing means 10 based on the change in the cooking sequence determined in step 84. Based on the parameter value of the taste evaluation index input by the sequence change means 10, the control means 5 determines the change contents of the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means 7 and performs the first change. The cooking sequence stored in the means 7 is changed. Next, it progresses to step 88 and complete | finishes use of a rice cooker. The cooking sequence changed in step 86 or 87 can be used during cooking from step 81 to step 83 at the next and subsequent use.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sequence changing means 10 cooks by changing the taste evaluation index of rice consisting of five levels of parameters with the taste evaluation of the cooking result by the cooking sequence before the change as level 3. By making it possible to change the sequence, it is possible to change the cooking sequence with an intuitively easy-to-understand taste evaluation index, and even for users who do not have much knowledge about cooking sequences such as rice cooking and heat insulation The cooking sequence can be changed to suit your taste.

  In the present embodiment, the cooking sequence is changed by changing the sequence data and the cooking sequence is changed by changing the parameter of the taste evaluation index, but one method is selected. After making the change by the change method, the change by the other change method may be made.

  In the present embodiment, the cooking sequence is changed by inputting the taste evaluation index of rice consisting of five stages of parameters with the taste evaluation of the cooking result by the cooking sequence before the change as level 3. The number of stages of the taste evaluation index parameters and the level of the taste evaluation of the cooking result by the cooking sequence before the change can be changed to any numerical value. In addition, although the taste evaluation index used for the sequence change input is described as “gloss, stickiness, hardness, sweetness, aroma”, other indices relating to taste evaluation can also be used.

(Embodiment 8)
FIG. 13: shows the block diagram of the rice cooker in the 8th Embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the external input / output unit 14 can write and read data to and from an external storage medium 15 that can store a cooking sequence, and can be connected to the external storage medium 15. The write command input means 16 inputs a command to start writing the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means 7 to the external storage medium 15. The read command input means 17 inputs a command to start reading the cooking sequence stored in the external storage medium 15 from the external storage medium 15. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are given and description thereof is omitted.

  The operation in the above configuration will be described. Since the operation is the same as that in the first embodiment except for the operation relating to the writing of the cooking sequence to the external storage medium 15 and the reading of the cooking sequence from the external storage medium 15, the description thereof will be omitted and the external storage medium 15 will be omitted. The operation relating to the writing of the cooking sequence and the reading of the cooking sequence from the external storage medium 15 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the external storage medium 15 is connected to the external input / output means 14, in step 90, control for writing the cooking sequence to the external storage medium 15 and reading the cooking sequence from the external storage medium 15 is started, and the process proceeds to step 91. . In step 91, the control means 5 checks whether an input has been made by the write command input means 16 or the read command input means 17. If the input by the write command input means 16 or the read command input means 17 is not performed, it is repeatedly checked at step 91 whether the input by the write command input means 16 or the read command input means 17 has been performed.

  When the input by the write command input means 16 or the read command input means 17 is performed, the process proceeds to step 92, where the control means 5 checks whether the input at step 91 is an input by the write command input means 16 or not. If the input is not input by the write command input means 16, the process proceeds to step 93. In step 93, the control means 5 instructs the external input / output means 14 to read the cooking sequence from the external storage medium 15, and the external input / output means 14 instructs the control means 5 to read the cooking sequence read from the external storage medium 15. The control means 5 stores the received cooking sequence in the first storage means 7. Next, the process proceeds to step 95, and the control relating to the writing of the cooking sequence to the external storage medium 15 and the reading of the cooking sequence from the external storage medium 15 is terminated. The cooking sequence read from the external storage medium 15 in step 93 and stored in the first storage means 7 can be used at the next and subsequent cooking.

  If it is determined in step 92 that the input in step 91 is an input from the write command input means 16, the process proceeds to step 94. In step 94, the control means 5 stores the cooking sequence stored in the first storage means 7. The acquired cooking sequence is transmitted to the external input / output unit 14 and the external input / output unit 14 is instructed to write the cooking sequence to the external storage medium 15. The external input / output unit 14 is controlled by the control unit 5. The received cooking sequence is written into the external storage medium 15.

  Next, the process proceeds to step 95, and the control relating to the writing of the cooking sequence to the external storage medium 15 and the reading of the cooking sequence from the external storage medium 15 is terminated. The external storage medium 15 in which the cooking sequence is written in step 94 can be loaded with the stored cooking sequence by connecting to the rice cooker having the same function as the rice cooker described in the present embodiment. It is.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the external input / output means 14 capable of writing and reading data is added to the external storage medium 15 capable of storing the cooking sequence, and the cooking sequence to the external storage medium 15 is added. By enabling the writing and reading of the cooking sequence from the external storage medium 15, it becomes possible to carry the cooking sequence and share the cooking sequence among users.

  In addition, it cannot be overemphasized that the cooking sequence memorize | stored in the 1st memory | storage means 7 in this Embodiment also contains the rice cooking or heat retention sequence after the change by the sequence change means 10. FIG.

  As mentioned above, since the rice cooker concerning this invention can change cooking sequences, such as rice cooking or a heat retention, arbitrarily, when the cooking result in the cooking sequence memorize | stored beforehand differs from one's preference. However, since cooking can be performed with a cooking sequence changed to suit one's preference, it is useful as a rice cooker that cooks or keeps heat by controlling the heating means to heat the inner pot where the food is put by the control means. is there.

The block diagram of the rice cooker in Embodiment 1 of this invention. Flow chart showing the operation of the rice cooker Block diagram of rice cooker in Embodiment 2 of the present invention Flow chart showing the operation of the rice cooker Block diagram of rice cooker in Embodiment 3 of the present invention Flow chart showing the operation of the rice cooker Block diagram of rice cooker in embodiment 4 of the present invention Flow chart showing the operation of the rice cooker Block diagram of rice cooker in Embodiment 5 of the present invention Flow chart showing the operation of the rice cooker Block diagram of a rice cooker in Embodiment 6 of the present invention The flowchart which shows operation | movement of the rice cooker in Embodiment 7 of this invention. The block diagram of the rice cooker in Embodiment 8 of this invention Flow chart showing the operation of the rice cooker

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Inner pan 2 Heating means 3 Temperature detection means 4 Time measuring means 5 Control means 7 1st memory | storage means 10 Sequence change means

Claims (3)

An inner pot that contains the cooked food contained in the rice cooker body, a heating means that heats the inner pot, a temperature detection means that detects the temperature of the cooked food inside the inner pot, and a time measuring means that measures time, A first storage means capable of storing a cooking sequence which is information for cooking by heating the inner pot by controlling the heating means at the time of cooking rice or keeping warm; Control means for controlling the heating means based on the cooking sequence stored in the storage means, the temperature of the food in the inner pot detected by the temperature detecting means, and the time measured by the time measuring means, and the control means A sequence changing unit that enables a cooking sequence to be changed, and a third communication unit that communicates information with the outside of the rice cooker, and the sequence changing unit is provided via the third communication unit. A connected information terminal, a cooking sequence stored in the first storage unit, which is connected via the third communication means is the sequence changing means, is possible to change the cooking sequence A rice cooker that has been changed by the user with an information terminal with a possible interface and can be used for the next cooking. An inner pot that contains the cooked food contained in the rice cooker body, a heating means that heats the inner pot, a temperature detection means that detects the temperature of the cooked food inside the inner pot, and a time measuring means that measures time, Second storage means for storing a cooking sequence which is information for cooking by heating the inner pot by controlling the heating means at the time of cooking rice or keeping warm, and a sequence changing means enabling change of the cooking sequence And a change sequence storage means for storing at least one cooking sequence changed by the sequence change means, and a cooking sequence to be used from among the cooking sequences stored in the second storage means or the change sequence storage means. Selection means to select, cooking sequence selected by the selection means, and cooking in the inner pot detected by the temperature detection means Control means for controlling the heating means based on the temperature measured by the time measuring means, and third communication means for communicating information with the outside of the rice cooker, wherein the sequence changing means comprises the third change means. The information terminal connected through the communication means, and the cooking sequence stored in the second storage means or the change sequence storage means is transmitted via the third communication means as the sequence change means. The rice cooker which a user changed with the information terminal with the interface which can perform the change of the cooking sequence connected, and was made usable at the time of the next cooking. An inner pot that contains the cooked food contained in the rice cooker body, a heating means that heats the inner pot, a temperature detection means that detects the temperature of the cooked food inside the inner pot, and a time measuring means that measures time, Second storage means for storing a cooking sequence which is information for cooking by heating the inner pot by controlling the heating means at the time of cooking rice or keeping warm, and a sequence changing means enabling change of the cooking sequence Change information storage means for storing at least one change information of the cooking sequence by the sequence change means, and a cooking sequence stored in the second storage means or change information stored in the change information storage means Selection means for selecting cooking sequence or change information to be used from among the cooking sequence selected by the selection means or the selection means The change information selected in the second storage means is reflected in the cooking sequence stored in the second storage means, the temperature of the cooked food in the inner pot detected by the temperature detection means, and the time measuring means. Information comprising control means for controlling the heating means based on time and third communication means for communicating information with the outside of the rice cooker, wherein the sequence changing means is connected via the third communication means A cooking sequence which is a terminal and reflects the cooking sequence stored in the second storage means or the change information stored in the change information storage means in the cooking sequence stored in the second storage means the said connected via the third communication means is a sequence changing means, to the information terminal having an interface capable to change the cooking sequence The user changes, rice cooker, which was available at the time of the next and subsequent cooking.

Images