JP4591172B2 - Heating device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an audio output control method in a heating apparatus having an audio output function.

  In recent years, a microcomputer has been widely installed in a heating device such as a cooking appliance, and a plurality of operation control programs are incorporated so that control can be performed under optimum conditions according to cooking. Therefore, there is one that performs a cooking guide using an audio output function so that even a beginner can perform complicated cooking with many processes (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  However, since it becomes annoying when it becomes an expert, it has a standard guide and a simple guide, and the beginner improves the operability by using the standard guide and the expert uses the simple guide (for example, patent documents). 2).

  In addition, there are some which are notified by voice output so that detailed instructions can be given in each step of cooking (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

  Furthermore, it is a publicly known technique that allows the volume of the sound output to be changed according to the annoyance, and that enables an unnecessary person to turn off the sound.

Also, a known technique is such that after outputting the voice, the voice content can be re-listened if necessary.
Japanese Patent Publication No. 60-55977 No. 7-12802 JP 2003-130360 A

  However, in the above-described conventional configuration, when a skilled person does not need a voice guide, when the voice is turned off, a voice guide is required on the way, such as when a person who is less frequently used operates, It was necessary to cancel the setting again and switch the volume, and there was a problem that the operability was poor.

  The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and is easy to use for anyone, can be switched to the user's required volume at any time, and at the same time can re-listen to the audio content, thus improving operability. It is an object of the present invention to provide a heating device that can be used.

In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, a heating device of the present invention includes a heating unit provided in a main body for heating food, a control unit for controlling the heating unit, and a plurality of operations provided on the front surface of the main body. To an operation unit having keys for setting menu selection, heating conditions, etc., an input unit for outputting a signal to the control unit when an operation key of the operation unit is operated , and a display unit provided on the front surface of the main body display means for displaying the output and heating conditions and control conditions, and the audio output means for notifying the contents or the like by voice instructions and error signal receive operation from the control means, the sound volume adjustment which adjusts the volume of the sound It includes a section unit, wherein, after outputting a signal to the sound output unit, together with enabling volume control, to be able to again listen to the voice again said volume control means, user errors misoperation If it occurs, it is a heating device that informs the cause of the error, informs the coping method by voice, and uses a voice operation guide, a re-listening function, and a volume control function as one key, and the operation key of the operation unit is After that, the control means transmits a signal to the voice output means after a certain time elapses to make a sound notification, and if the state changes by a key operation or the like before the certain time elapses, the certain time is set again .

As a result, not only the operation procedure is notified by voice guidance, but also the volume can be adjusted at any time according to the user and it is possible to listen again, so anyone can easily operate
It is possible to improve the operability, and even if the content of the voice notification can not be heard, it is possible to listen again after adjusting the volume, and a heating device that anyone can easily operate is provided. be able to.

In addition, when an error due to a user error occurs, it has a function to notify the cause of the error and to provide a voice notification of the coping method, so that you can understand how to deal with it and not miss it. However, it is possible to listen again and the volume can be adjusted, so that a heating device with good operability can be provided .

Et al. Is, and the operation guide by voice, and the voice of the volume control function, by aggregating the key rather than the voice of hear again function to each individual key, whether with respect to the audio guide, I should press any key It is possible to operate without hesitation, and further operability can be improved.

  The heating device of the present invention not only informs the operation procedure by voice guidance, but also can adjust the volume at any time according to the user and can listen again, so that anyone can easily operate it. Thus, the operability can be improved.

1st invention has a heating part provided in the main body for heating food, a control means for controlling the heating part, a plurality of operation keys provided on the front face of the main body, and menu selection, heating conditions, etc. An operation unit for setting the operation unit, an input unit that outputs a signal to the control unit when an operation key of the operation unit is operated , and a display that outputs to a display unit provided on the front surface of the main body and displays a heating condition and a control state and means, audio output means for notifying a voice like the contents of the procedure and errors of the received operation to the signal from said control means, the volume regulatory means for adjust the volume of sound, the control means, wherein After outputting a signal to the audio output means, the volume adjustment means enables volume adjustment so that the sound can be heard again, and if an error due to a user error occurs, the cause of the error is notified. versus A heating apparatus that provides voice notification of a method and uses a voice operation guide, a re-listening function, and a volume control function as one key, and after the operation key of the operation unit is input, the control means After a lapse of time, a signal is transmitted to the sound output means to notify the sound, and if the state is changed by a key operation or the like before the lapse of a certain time, the certain time is set again .

As a result, not only the operation procedure is notified by voice guidance, but also the volume can be adjusted at any time according to the user, and it is possible to listen again, so that anyone can easily operate, and operability Even if it is impossible to hear the content of the voice notification , it is possible to listen again after adjusting the volume, and a heating device that anyone can easily operate can be provided.

Also, by using the voice operation guide, re-listening function, and volume control function as a single key, if you want to listen to the operation guide, adjust the volume, and re-listen, you can use one key for voice. It is possible to operate without wondering which key to press, and it is possible to further improve operability.

A second invention is, in particular, in the heating apparatus of the first aspect of the invention, by having a function of notifying the accessory to be used for pressurized hot, even a beginner, without mistaking the different accessories according to the cooking contents A heating device that can be used and can be easily operated by anyone can be provided .

Following, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, this invention is not limited by this embodiment.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 shows a detailed block diagram of the heating device in the first embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 2 is an external configuration diagram of a microwave oven as a typical heating device, and FIG. 3 shows an operation unit. In FIG. 2, a heating chamber (heating unit) 2 is provided in the main body 1 of the microwave oven. On the front surface of the main body 1 are provided a plurality of keys 3 for selecting menus, an operation unit 5 including a dial 4 for setting cooking time and the like, and a display unit 6 for displaying menus and cooking time and the like. Yes. It is the same as a general microwave oven.

  About the heating apparatus comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below using FIG.1, FIG.2 and FIG.3.

  First, when the range key 7 in the operation unit 5 is pressed, the input unit 8 sends a signal to the control unit 10 in the microcomputer 9 (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer), and the control unit 10 selects an initial output value. The display unit 11 outputs a signal to the display unit 11 and displays the output on the display unit 6, and the control unit 10 selects the next operation procedure, transmits the signal to the audio output unit 12, and outputs the audio output unit 12. Notifies the sound through a speaker attached inside the microwave oven. However, since it is troublesome for a skilled person to notify the voice immediately, the voice is notified after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Here, when the dial 13 is turned, a signal is sent from the input means 8 to the control means 10, the control means 10 sends a signal to the display means 11, and the display means 11 is changed to the display unit 6. Display. At the same time, since the output setting state of the range has changed, the control means 10 transmits a signal to the sound output means 12 for the next operation procedure, and the sound output means 12 notifies the sound through a speaker attached inside the microwave oven. .

  Subsequently, when the cooking time is set by the dial 14 in the operation unit 5 and the start key 15 is pressed, a signal is sent from the input means 8 to the control means 10, and the control means 10 controls the high-frequency oscillator 16. Then, heating is started.

  Next, voice notification will be described. As described above, voice notification is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed after the operation key is input. However, if the user wants to hear the voice guide immediately, the voice guide is notified by pressing the voice button 17. When re-listening the sound after the voice guide is notified, it can be re-listened by pressing the voice button 17. When the volume is adjusted, a signal is transmitted from the input means 8 to the control means 10 by pressing and holding the sound button, and the volume adjustment means 18 is configured to enter the volume adjustment mode.

  For example, when performing an automatic menu, the dial 13 is turned to select an automatic menu number. When the menu is selected, the accessories to be used differ depending on the menu. Therefore, the control means 10 sends a signal to the sound output means 12 for the necessary accessories, and the sound is heard by a speaker attached inside the microwave oven. Is notified. At this time, if the voice is set to off, the voice is not notified. Therefore, if the user wants to check with the voice guide, the voice volume is adjusted by the volume control means 18 after long-pressing the voice button, and then the voice. You can listen again by pressing the button.

Furthermore, when an error due to misuse by the user or the like occurs, the next operation can be notified by voice notification, and even if it is missed, it is possible to listen again at an appropriate volume.

In the embodiment as described above, only by operating the sound button 17, an operation guide, again hear the sound, since the sound volume regulatory becomes available, rather than multiple keys, there is no hesitation in the operation . Further, since it is at any volume adjustment clause, error contents and workarounds, such as setting of accessories, to adjust the volume if necessary, since it is possible to re-listen, provide a heating device operability is greatly improved can do.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of the audio output control process of the heating device in the second embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 4, when an input signal such as opening / closing of a key / dial / door is input from the input means 8 or there is a state change such as the end of cooking, the microcomputer 9 performs the audio output control process. Perform audio output processing.

In step S1, it is determined whether or not there is a state change due to a key or the like. If there is a state change, the process goes to step S2. In step S2, a state number corresponding to each menu and state is set. Then, it transfers to step S3 and acquires the audio | voice pattern according to a state number. As a result, the content to be notified is determined. Next, the process proceeds to step S4, and a waiting time until voice notification according to the state number is set. Note that either step S3 or step S4 may be performed first.

  If the voice notification content and the waiting time until the voice notification are set in step S4, the process returns to step S1, and if the state changes due to key operation or the like during the waiting time, the process proceeds to step S2 again, and the next voice is set. Is done. If there is no state change, the process proceeds to step S5, and it is determined whether or not there is an input from the voice button 17. If not, the process proceeds to step S6 to determine whether or not the waiting time has elapsed. If not, the process moves to step S1 and is repeated.

  If the waiting time elapses in step S6, the process proceeds to step S7, where data is transmitted to the voice output means 12 to perform voice notification.

  If the voice button 17 is pressed in step S5 before the waiting time elapses, it is determined in step S8 whether or not the voice button 17 is long-pressed. If not, the process proceeds to step S7 to notify the operation guide. Data is transmitted to the output means 12 and voice notification is performed.

  Further, when the voice button 17 is pressed in step S5, if the voice has already been output after the waiting time has elapsed, this is a re-listening notification.

  Also, at any time, regardless of the waiting time, if there is an input of the voice button 17 in step S5 and it is determined that the button is pressed for a long time in step S8, the process proceeds to step S9 and the volume control means 18 adjusts the volume. Then, the process returns to step S1.

  With these configurations, the volume can be adjusted at any time, and re-listening is possible. Therefore, it is possible to make a sound notification with an easy-to-understand volume according to the user.

  As described above, the heating device according to the present invention can adjust the volume even after outputting the sound, and can listen again to the sound, thereby greatly improving the operability.

Detailed block diagram of the heating device in Embodiment 1 of the present invention External appearance block diagram of heating device in Embodiment 1 of the present invention The top view of the operation part of the heating apparatus in Embodiment 1 of this invention The flowchart of the heating apparatus in Embodiment 2 of this invention

2 Heating unit 8 Input means 10 Control means 11 Display means 12 Audio output means 18 Volume control means

Claims (2)

A heating unit provided in the body for heating food, a control means for controlling the heating unit, an operation unit provided on the front surface of the main body and having a plurality of operation keys for setting menu selection, heating conditions, etc. An input unit that outputs a signal to the control unit when an operation key of the operation unit is operated, a display unit that outputs to a display unit provided on the front surface of the main body and displays a heating condition and a control state, and the control unit and sound output means for notifying with voice contents such procedures and error signals by receiving the operation from the volume regulatory means for adjust the volume of speech includes,
The control means, after outputting a signal to the voice output means, enables the volume adjustment by the volume adjustment means, and allows the voice to be heard again , and when an error due to an erroneous user operation occurs, It is a heating device that informs the cause of the error, informs the coping method by voice, and uses a voice operation guide and a re-listening function and a volume control function as one key,
After the operation key of the operation unit is input, the control unit transmits a signal to the audio output unit after a predetermined time elapses to perform audio notification, and if the state is changed by a key operation or the like before the predetermined time elapses. A heating device that sets a certain time again . The heating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the heating apparatus has a function of notifying an accessory used for heating.