KR100286216B1 - Electronic system for kitchen - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic system, comprising: first means for selecting one of the functions of AM / FM / TV broadcasting, telephone or door or guard room so that the operation of household appliances or communication equipment can be operated during work in the kitchen; The first selection when any one of the second selection means for selecting a call of the display means, the display means for displaying on the screen the function selected by the first and second selection means, and the second selection means are required. The control means for automatically switching the function selected by the means to the function of the second selection means was set.

By doing this, the effect that the workload of housewives who spend most of their time in the kitchen can be significantly reduced.

Description

Electronic system for kitchen {ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR KITCHEN}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic system for a kitchen, and more particularly, to an electronic system capable of operating home appliances and communication devices during work in a kitchen.

Recently, a kitchen system in which electronic products such as AM / FM radio and the like is attached to a kitchen cabinet is known. However, in such a system, there is a problem in that it cannot be operated with wet hands during work such as washing dishes.

In addition, there is a problem that the work must be stopped during a call, interphone, etc. during the work of washing dishes.

An object of the present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, to provide an electronic system for a kitchen that can operate the operation of home appliances or communication devices during work in the kitchen.

In order to achieve the above object, the kitchen electronic system of the present invention is connected to a main body, a main body and a TV or a camera for external monitoring, mounted on a kitchen cabinet, etc., and connected to a monitor and a main body made of TFT-CD, A kitchen electronic system having a videophone mounted on the front door, comprising: a first selection means for selecting one of the AM / FM / TV broadcast functions by the main body, and a second for selecting a telephone or a call with the front door or the guard room Means for selecting a channel for automatically receiving AM / FM / TV broadcasts; third means for selecting AM / FM / TV channels; Display means for displaying the function selected by the fourth selecting means, the first and second selecting means and the third selecting means, and among the second selecting means connected to the first to fourth selecting means and the displaying means. Which one function Control means for automatically switching a function selected by the first selection means to a function of the second selection means when required.

The main body of the electronic system for a kitchen according to the present invention is connected to a microphone unit and a control means for use in a telephone call during an operation in the kitchen, an interphone call with a door or a guard room, and when the second selection means is selected, the call is made. And recording / playback means for recording and reproducing contents.

In the kitchen electronic system according to the present invention, the display means includes an LED lamp for displaying a function selected by the first and second selection means and an LCD display screen for displaying a channel selected by the third selection means. Is done.

1 is an overall configuration diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention,

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the components of the main body shown in FIG. 1;

3 is a flow diagram illustrating operation of an electronic system in accordance with the present invention.

The above and other objects and novel features of the present invention will become apparent from the description and the accompanying drawings.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, in drawing, the same code | symbol shows the same part, and the repeated description is abbreviate | omitted.

1 is an overall configuration diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In Fig. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a main body mounted on a kitchen cabinet and the like, and reference numeral 2 denotes a TFT-LCD monitor which is rotated up and down 90 ° / right and left 180 ° and used for a TV monitor. The monitor 2 is connected to a TV 7 or a camera 8 for external surveillance, for example a playground surveillance.

In other words, the monitor 2 can be used as a replacement for the TV 7. The display capability of this monitor will be described later.

(3) is a video phone, which is mounted on the front door of the house, and is connected to the front surveillance camera (4) to check visitors, the door opener (5), the national telephone (6), and the guard room (9). do.

As shown in FIG. 1, according to the present invention, the main body 1 can listen to a radio, watch a TV, open and close a front door, make a phone call, monitor a front door, and a playground while working in a kitchen. .

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the components of the main body 1 shown in FIG.

In Fig. 2, reference numeral 21 denotes a control unit, which is constituted by a microprocessor, and controls respective components shown in Fig. 2. The function of the control unit 21 will be described later with reference to FIG. 3.

Reference numeral 22 denotes a first selection section, in which selection of FM / AM radio and viewing of TV broadcast can be selected, and the selected function is displayed by the LED lamp of the display section 26.

(23) is a second selection unit, which is used when calling a household or receiving a telephone in a guard room such as an entrance or an apartment.

Reference numeral 24 denotes a third selector having a function of searching for a channel capable of automatically receiving FM / AM and TV broadcasts, wherein the selected channel is displayed numerically on the LCD display screen of the display unit 26.

Numeral 25 denotes a fourth selector for changing the FM / AM / TV channel, adjusting the volume, changing the setting time, and the like.

Reference numeral 26 denotes a display portion having an LED lamp and an LCD display screen, and reference numeral 27 denotes a recording / playback portion for recording a telephone call or other important contents and reproducing the recorded contents.

(28) is, for example, a microphone unit used for a telephone call during an operation such as washing dishes, an interphone call with a door or a security office. Reference numeral 29 is a power supply unit for supplying power to each part shown in FIG.

The operation of the main components shown in FIG. 2 will now be described according to the flowchart of FIG.

In FIG. 3, when the power switch is turned on, the first selection unit 22 selects the TV, and the AM / FM is listened to, when the visitor presses the doorbell, the melody sound is displayed on the LCD of the display unit 26. The visitor appears.

When the operator presses the door / guard button in the second selector 23, the operator can talk to the visitor.

In addition, when the operator makes a phone call by the second selection unit 23, the operator can talk to the visitor by pressing the door / guard button.

In addition, even when talking with a guard room, it can talk with a visitor by operating as mentioned above.

In the case of allowing a visitor to enter the room, by opening the state of the front door switch 5 shown in Fig. 1, the operator can open the front door even while working in the kitchen.

In addition, when the operator presses the telephone button in the second selector 23 during the work in the kitchen, the call can be made to the MIC unit 28, and in case of an important appointment, the recording / playback unit ( Press 27) to record and play your call.

Of course, each operation button of the above operation in the kitchen can be operated by wet hands.

In addition, even if the TV is not watched, when the visitor presses the door bell, it can be configured to automatically appear on the LCD monitor (2).

As a result, the work in the kitchen is efficient, and it is possible to solve the trouble of the worker going to the living room.

In addition, it is possible to prevent a short circuit during the operation of home appliances or communication devices in the kitchen.

According to the present invention, the effect that the work of the housewives who spend most of the time in the kitchen can be significantly reduced by the above configuration.

Claims (3)

A main body mounted on a kitchen cabinet or the like; A monitor made of a TFT-LCD connected to the main body and a TV or a camera for external monitoring; An electronic system for a kitchen having a video phone connected to the main body and mounted to a front door part of a house, The main body portion First selecting means for selecting any one of AM / FM / TV broadcasting; A second means of choosing to call or talk to the door or guard, Third selecting means having a function of searching for a channel capable of automatically receiving AM / FM / TV broadcasting; Fourth selecting means for changing the AM / FM / TV channel, adjusting the volume, changing the set time, Display means for displaying a function selected by the first and second selection means and the third selection means; A function selected by the first selection means when the function of any one of the second selection means is connected to the first to fourth selection means and the display means; Kitchen electronic system comprising a control means for automatically switching to. The method of claim 1, The main body portion Microphone unit to be used for telephone calls, intercom calls with the front door or security room when working in the kitchen And a recording / reproducing means connected to said control means and recording and reproducing the call contents when said second selecting means is selected. The method of claim 1, The display means An LED lamp indicating a function selected by the first and second selection means; And an LCD display screen displaying the channel selected by the third selecting means.