KR20020034387A - Method and apparatus for display cooking menu of heating cooker - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An apparatus and method for indicating a menu for a cooker are provided to easily select a cooking menu with the simple operation of a key or a dial. CONSTITUTION: An apparatus for indicating a menu for a cooker is composed of a key inputting unit(100) including a dial to select a cooking menu or inputting the command to perform the cooking; a heating unit(101) which heats cooking ingredients; an indicating unit(104) for indicating a cooking menu and an operating state; an indicating control unit(103) for controlling the indicating unit; and a microcomputer(102) for controlling the indicating control unit and the heating unit.

Description

Method and apparatus for display cooking menu of heating cooker}

The present invention relates to a cooking appliance, and more particularly, to a menu display apparatus and method for a cooking appliance.

As the kitchen culture and eating habits become westernized, ovens and gas stoves or gas ovens combined with ovens and gas stoves are widely used in many families to cook various foods.

Hereinafter, a cooking apparatus according to the prior art will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a cooking apparatus according to the prior art, and FIGS. 2A to 2F are diagrams illustrating a menu display step according to a key input.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, a cooking apparatus according to the related art includes a key input unit 1 for inputting an operation command according to a user's request, a heating means 2 for heating and cooking cooking materials, and a cooking appliance. LED or segment (4) for displaying the cooking menu and the operating state of the control means, the heating means (2) to perform an operation corresponding to the command input to the key input unit, and the operating state or cooking menu is displayed It consists of a microcomputer 3 that controls the LED or segment.

Here, a predetermined number of keys of the key input unit 1 are arranged in a line on the side of the LED or segment 4.

In the operation of the cooking apparatus according to the related art configured as described above, the user first views a menu displayed on the LED 4 and presses a key of the key input unit 1 so that a desired cooking is performed.

Here, the microcomputer 3 displays the menu through the LED 4 when the signal according to the key input of the key input unit 1 is a menu moving key, and when the signal according to the key input is a key for starting cooking, The operation of the heating means 2 is controlled so that a corresponding operation is performed.

The heating means 2 performs an operation corresponding to the menu under the control of the microcomputer 3 to cook the food, and the LED 4 detects a menu and an operation state according to a key input. To display the corresponding menu and operation status.

At this time, the menu display step of the LED (4) for displaying the menu and the operation state according to the key input of the key input unit 1 will be described with reference to Figures 2a to 2f.

First, when the power of the cooking appliance is input by the user, the LED (Light Emitted Diode) or the segment 4 displays a still image or a video of a logo or a dish of the corresponding product as shown in FIG. 2A (FIG. 2A).

When the key signal of the key input unit 1 is input by the user, the LED displays an initial menu list of the cooking menu selectable by the user, that is, a menu list of the first level, as shown in FIG. 2B (FIG. 2B).

The first level menu is, for example, a menu such as "Cook", "Reheat", "Defrost", or the like.

Here, if the user wants to cook, for example, the user uses the cooker to cook beans,

The user then presses the corresponding input button of the menu “Cook” to make the bean dish which is the desired dish in the initial menu list as in FIG. 2B (FIG. 2B).

Submenus of the menu "Cook" input by the user, that is, second level menus "Vegetable", "Meat", "F-Food", etc. are displayed on the LED. In this case, the second level menu is also listed and displayed in the same number as the number of the buttons (FIG. 2C).

Subsequently, when the user presses a key button corresponding to a “Vegetable” menu, which is a vegetable cooking menu to which a bean dish belongs, in the second level menu list, “Artichokes” and “Asparagus” as shown in FIG. 2D. Submenus for various vegetable dishes are displayed, such as "", "Beans", "Broccoli".

At this time, if the menu desired by the user is changed or another menu is entered by mistake, press the Page Back key located at the bottom of the LED screen to return to the previous level of the current menu and re-enter the desired menu.

In addition, when a user presses an input key corresponding to “Beans” for cooking beans in a menu displayed as shown in FIG. 2D, as shown in FIG. 2E, "Start" and "preferr" for starting and preparing a dish. The menu of "Preparation", "S / Idea", "Recipe" is displayed (FIG. 2D).

Then, when the user puts the cooking material into the cooking apparatus, pressing the start button is performed (FIG. 2E), in which the cooking time and the logo are displayed on the LED (FIG. 2F).

Thereafter, when the cooking operation is finished, the first level menu list as shown in FIG. 2B, that is, the initial menu returns to display the menu list.

The cooking apparatus according to the related art described above has the following problems.

First, since the number of menus displayed on the LED must be the same as the number of input keys, the number of menus is limited.

Second, there is a problem that the user can be confused because the same menu exists among the various cooking menus displayed.

Third, there is a problem that it is difficult to enlarge the number of menus because the configuration of the corresponding key is required to change the number of menus in various ways.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a menu display device and method for a cooking apparatus that enables a user to easily select a cooking menu by simple key or dial operation.

1 is a block diagram showing a cooking apparatus according to the prior art

2A to 2F are diagrams illustrating a menu displaying step of a cooking appliance according to the related art.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a menu display apparatus of a cooking appliance according to the present invention.

4 is a diagram illustrating a key input unit of a cooking appliance according to the present invention.

5A to 5F are diagrams illustrating menu display steps of a cooking appliance according to the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

100: key input unit 101: heating means

102: microcomputer 103: display control unit

104: display unit

In order to achieve the above object, a menu display device of a cooking apparatus according to the present invention includes a key input unit including a dial for selecting a menu of a dish to be cooked by a user or inputting a menu execution command, and heating the cooking material to cook. A display unit for displaying a heating means, a display menu for displaying a cooking menu and an operation state, a display control unit for controlling the display unit to perform display according to a key input of the key input unit, and a corresponding operation command of the user through the key input unit. And a microcomputer for controlling the heating means to perform a cooking operation and controlling the display control unit to display a corresponding operation state or a menu.

In a method of displaying a menu of a cooking appliance according to the present invention for achieving the above object, in a cooking appliance having a display unit and a key input unit, when power is supplied to the cooking appliance, an initial menu list is displayed, and the user displays the key. Selecting a predetermined menu from an initial menu list by using an input unit, and if there is a submenu of the selected menu, displaying the upper menu and the corresponding submenu list, and if the final submenu is selected according to the user's selection And arranging the menus on the selection path in the order of the upper menu and displaying them together with the execution menu on the display unit screen, and displaying a predetermined image for notifying the cooking state when the user inputs an execution command. do.

A preferred embodiment of a menu display device and method of a cooking appliance according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIG. 3, the menu display device of the cooking appliance according to the present invention heats a key input unit 100 including a dial for selecting a menu of a dish to be cooked by a user or inputting a menu execution command, and a cooking material. To control the display unit 104 such that a heating unit 101 for cooking, a display unit 104 for displaying a cooking menu and an operation state, and a display according to a key input of the key input unit 100 are made. The display control unit 103 and the display control unit 103 to control the heating means 101 to perform a cooking operation corresponding to a user's operation command through the key input unit 100 and to display a corresponding operation state or menu. It is configured to include a microcomputer 102 to control.

Here, the key input unit 100 is composed of a key button and a dial.

In addition, the cooking apparatus includes a memory (not shown) that stores cooking information data such as cooking temperature and method.

The menu display operation of the cooking appliance according to the present invention configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. 3. First, a user views a menu displayed on the display unit 104 and presses a key of the key input unit 100 to perform a desired cooking operation.

Subsequently, when the signal according to the key input of the key input unit 100 is a menu moving key, the microcomputer 102 controls the display control unit 103 to display the corresponding menu through the display unit 104, and the signal according to the key input. If is a key for starting cooking, the operation of the heating means 101 is controlled to perform a corresponding operation.

The heating means 101 performs an operation corresponding to the corresponding menu under the control of the microcomputer 102 to cook the cooking material, and the display unit 104 inputs a key under the control of the display control unit 103. Display menu and operation status according to user's recognition.

In this case, the menu display step of the display unit 104 for displaying the menu and the operation state according to the key input of the key input unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5F.

First, when the power of the cooking appliance is input by the user, the display unit 104 displays a still image or a video of a logo or a dish of the corresponding product as shown in FIG. 5A.

When the cancel key or the specific key signal of the key input unit 100 is input by the user, the display unit 104 displays a menu list of the highest level, that is, the first level, of the cooking menu selectable by the user as shown in FIG. 5B. It also displays the current time and date on parts of the screen, such as the bottom and bottom right of the screen.

Here, if the user wants to use the cooking appliance for cooking, for example potato cooking,

The top level menu, i.e., the first level menu, is "Cook", "Reheat", "Defrost", "Custom cook", "Custom set". , Menus related to cooking are displayed, such as "tips" (FIG. 5A).

Subsequently, when the user inputs a specific key or rotates the dial in the first level menu list as shown in FIG. 5C, the current date disappears and the current time is displayed on the bottom right of the screen. The menu bar is placed on the menu list so that can be selected.

In addition, the user inputs the up and down movement keys of the key input unit 100 in the list on the menu or rotates the dial to place the menu bar on the desired cook menu “Cook,” and then press the enter key of the key input unit. Enter it.

Subsequently, a second level menu, such as "popcorn", "potatoes", "Vegetables", and "Canned Vegetables", is displayed as shown in FIG. 5D. Is displayed by forming a tree structure at the bottom of the upper menu.

At this time, if the user places the menu bar on the lower menu, that is, the menu to be cooked on the second level menu, the menu item "White" and "Sweet" is displayed in a tree shape at the bottom of the "potato" menu. Then, the user moves the menu bar by using the dial or the up and down arrow keys of the key input unit 100 to the desired cooking menu in the submenu of the “potato” menu, for example, a “white” menu. Enter the Enter key.

On the other hand, when the menu desired by the user is changed or another menu is entered by mistake, the user presses the page back key to return to the previous menu and re-enters the desired menu.

Subsequently, when the last lower menu is selected by the user, the display unit 104 displays the menu list from the upper menu to the last lower level menu where the lowest menu is selected, that is, in the form of a tree structure linked to the first to third level menus. Display.

On the other hand, when the user selects one menu to position the menu bar or enters an enter key, the sub-menu lists of other menus displayed besides the menu bar where the menu bar is located are terminated, and only the lower menu of the menu where the current menu bar is located. Only the associated upper menu is displayed in a tree form.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5F, a second level menu "potato" menu is displayed in a tree form at the bottom of the first level menu "cook" menu associated with the "white" menu selected in the third level menu. At the bottom of the "potato" menu, a third level menu "white" menu is also displayed in the form of a tree.

Therefore, the user can simultaneously view the integrated menu from the top menu "cook" menu to the lowest sub menu "white" menu.

Meanwhile, "Start" and "Preparation", which are execution menus for starting or preparing cooking, are displayed at the bottom of the menus displayed in the tree form, as shown in FIG. 5E.

Subsequently, when the user moves the menu bar to the "start" menu and inputs an execution key, the microcomputer 102 reads cooking information corresponding to the selected menu from data previously stored in the memory (not shown) and heats it according to the information. Start your cooking task by controlling the means.

When the cooking operation is started, the display unit 104 displays a moving image or a still image of the cooking operation so that the user knows that the cooking operation is being performed, and also displays the menu name of the cooking currently being cooked together with the displayed image. Display simultaneously (FIG. 5F).

That is, the cooking apparatus displays all the upper menus on the path selected by the user to the final lower menu on the display unit 104 on one screen.

Here, the "preparation" menu of the execution menu relates to cooking information or help such as cooking preparation required by the user's selected cooking, time required for cooking, and the like, and is also stored in a memory (not shown). Read and display cooking data of the menu.

Thereafter, when the cooking operation is completed, the menu is returned to the initial menu list, that is, the first level menu as shown in FIG. 5B.

As described above, the menu display device and method of the cooking apparatus according to the present invention have the following effects.

First, since the heating cooker can be operated using only the dial, the enter key, and the cancel key, the user's key operation can be simplified.

Secondly, by arranging and displaying the upper menu and the lower menu at the same time, there is an effect that the user can cook without confusing the process of cooking operation.

Third, since the menu to be displayed can be scrolled up or down, the menu can be displayed simultaneously on a screen.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the embodiments, but should be defined by the claims.

Claims (4)

A key input unit including a dial for selecting a menu of a dish desired by a user or inputting a menu execution command; Heating means for heating the cooking ingredients to cook; A display unit for displaying a cooking menu and an operation state; A display control unit which controls the display unit to perform display according to key input of the key input unit; And a microcomputer to control the heating means to perform a cooking operation corresponding to a user's operation command through the key input unit, and to control the display control unit to display a corresponding operation state or a menu. Display device. The method of claim 1, And the key input unit comprises a key button and a dial. In the cooking appliance having a display unit and a key input unit, Displaying an initial menu list when power is supplied to a cooking apparatus, and a user selecting a predetermined menu from an initial menu list by using the key input unit; If there is a sub-menu of the selected menu, the upper menu and the corresponding sub-menu list are displayed. If a final sub-menu is selected according to the user's selection, the menus on the user's selection path are sorted in the order of the upper menu so far and the execution menu is displayed. Displaying on a display unit screen; And displaying a predetermined image for notifying a cooking state when a user inputs an execution command. The method of claim 3, wherein Wherein the execution menu is a start menu for starting cooking and a preparation menu for displaying a help of the selected cooking menu.