KR20240013029A - Operation method of robot frying apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method of operating a robot frying device. The operating method of the robot frying device includes receiving order information including a first menu selected by an orderer and first selection information associated with the first menu, and a first menu corresponding to the first menu in a pre-stored recipe. 1 Extracting a recipe and generating garnish information and seasoning information based on the first recipe and the first selection information, corresponding to the order information based on the first recipe, the garnish information, and the seasoning information Generating cooking instruction information, wherein the cooking instruction information includes identification information of the guide device corresponding to each cooking order, and providing the cooking instruction information to the guide device corresponding to the identification information. However, the identification information includes information about specific components of the guide device unit on which the cooking instruction information is displayed.

Description

Operation method of robot frying apparatus {Operation method of robot frying apparatus}

The present invention relates to a method of operating a robotic frying device. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method of operating a robot frying device that provides guidance so that even low-skilled cooks can easily cook customized menus.

The content described in this section simply provides background information for this embodiment and does not constitute prior art.

Due to simple mistakes and errors that occur in the kitchen, some food is thrown away without being able to serve customers. For example, the cooked food may be different from what the customer ordered or may be cooked in different quantities.

This may occur due to a noisy kitchen environment, a high concentration of customer orders, fryer/oven usage, and different cooking methods and times for each recipe.

Additionally, when cooking dishes with different cooking times is required, it is difficult for the cook to cook while adjusting the sync of each cooking task and must continuously calculate the time.

Therefore, there is a need for a device and method to guide cooking so that the cook can focus on cooking in each part of the cooking.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method of operating a robot frying device that guides a low-skilled person to easily cook a customized menu.

Additionally, another object of the present invention is to provide a method of operating a robot frying device that provides a predicted image of food being cooked as the orderer selects a menu.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a robot frying device that operates a cooking method that guides garnishing and seasoning by considering the cooking order and the orderer's past comment information.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the objects mentioned above, and other objects and advantages of the present invention that are not mentioned can be understood by the following description and will be more clearly understood by the examples of the present invention. Additionally, it will be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present invention can be realized by the means and combinations thereof indicated in the patent claims.

A method of operating a robot frying device according to some embodiments of the present invention includes receiving order information including a first menu selected by an orderer and first selection information associated with the first menu. 1 Extracting a first recipe corresponding to a menu and generating garnish information and seasoning information based on the first recipe and the first selection information, based on the first recipe, the garnish information, and the seasoning information Generating cooking instruction information corresponding to the order information, wherein the cooking instruction information includes identification information of the guide device corresponding to each cooking order, and generating the cooking instruction information of the guide device corresponding to the identification information. and providing the identification information to a specific component of the guide device on which the cooking instruction information is displayed.

In addition, providing a user terminal with an interface including at least one menu and selection information associated with each menu, receiving the order information from the user terminal through the interface, and comprising: It may further include providing a cooking image corresponding to at least one of the first menu and the first selection information to at least one of the user terminal and the guide device unit.

In addition, it may further include providing a cooking image corresponding to at least one of the first menu and the first selection information to at least one of the user terminal and the guide device unit.

In addition, receiving user information of the orderer who entered the order information from the user terminal, crawling past order information and past comment information corresponding to the user information, based on the past order information and past comment information It may further include generating a customized reference value for the orderer's food preference and updating the first selection information based on the customized reference value.

In addition, the customized reference value consists of a plurality of parameters for the taste or cooking method of the food preferred by the orderer, and the updating step includes changing the first selection information in consideration of the plurality of parameters. More may be included.

In addition, the step of monitoring the cooking process progressing according to the cooking instruction information using the workbench sensor unit included in the guide device unit and generating cooking progress information based on this may further be included.

In addition, calculating a difference value between the cooking progress information and the cooking instruction information and, if the difference value is greater than a preset range value, updating the cooking instruction information based on the cooking progress information. can do.

In addition, tracking the worker position of the worker cooking, determining whether the worker position corresponds to a work need area corresponding to the cooking instruction information, and determining the worker area and the work need area corresponding to the worker position. As a basis, the method may further include generating position guide information of the worker and providing the position guide information to the guide device unit included in the worker area.

Additionally, the guide device unit may include at least one of a display unit and a speaker module.

Additionally, the cooking instruction information may include first guide information for controlling LED modules corresponding to the garnish information and the seasoning information, respectively.

Additionally, the cooking instruction information may include second guide information that controls opening and closing of the storage device corresponding to the garnish information and the seasoning information, respectively.

The operating method of the robot frying device of the present invention can provide a cooking environment in which cooking is possible with constant cooking skills regardless of the cooking skill of the cook.

In addition, the present invention can provide convenience of cooking by providing a cooking method according to the requirements of the orderer.

Additionally, the present invention can monitor the cook's cooking process to prevent the cook's mistakes or provide a guide to respond to the cook's mistakes.

In addition, the present invention can control the thickness of the frying, providing cooking results that suit the needs of the orderer.

Additionally, the present invention can provide consistent cooking results in response to order information.

In addition, the present invention can use a plurality of different batter liquids, providing a variety of menus that can be cooked. In addition to the above-described contents, specific effects of the present invention will be discussed below while explaining specific details for carrying out the invention. describe.

1 is a diagram for explaining internal components of a kitchen where a robot frying device is installed according to some embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating the components of a robot frying device according to some embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a block diagram of a robot frying device to explain the operation of the robot frying device according to some embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of data included in the database unit of FIG. 3.
Figure 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation method of the robot frying device according to some embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a flow chart for explaining the order information of Figure 5 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining in detail the first selection information of FIG. 5 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a flowchart for explaining cooking instruction information in detail according to some embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining in detail another embodiment of generating the cooking instruction information of FIG. 8.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart explaining in detail another embodiment of generating the cooking instruction information of FIG. 8.
FIGS. 11A to 11C are diagrams for explaining FIG. 10.
FIGS. 12A and 12B are diagrams for explaining the display unit of FIG. 3.
Figure 13 is a diagram for explaining a receipt according to some embodiments of the present invention.

Terms or words used in this specification and patent claims should not be construed as limited to their general or dictionary meaning. According to the principle that the inventor can define terms or word concepts in order to explain his or her invention in the best way, it should be interpreted with a meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention. In addition, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention and do not completely represent the technical idea of the present invention, so they cannot be replaced at the time of filing the present application. It should be understood that there may be various equivalents, variations, and applicable examples.

Terms such as first, second, A, and B used in the present specification and claims may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, a first component may be named a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be named a first component without departing from the scope of the present invention. The term 'and/or' includes any of a plurality of related stated items or a combination of a plurality of related stated items.

The terms used in the specification and claims are merely used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "include" or "have" should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition possibility of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification. .

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains.

Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and unless clearly defined in the present application, should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense. No.

Additionally, each configuration, process, process, or method included in each embodiment of the present invention may be shared within the scope of not being technically contradictory to each other.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 16, a method of operating a robot frying device according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. Additionally, for convenience of explanation, the food cooked by the robot frying device will be described by taking the example of chicken coated in batter and fried. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

1 is a diagram for explaining internal components of a kitchen where a robot frying device is installed according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating the components of a robot frying device according to some embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 1, the robot frying device 10 may be installed inside (In) the kitchen of a store. The inside of the store's kitchen (In) can be arranged to communicate with the orderer (M5) through the window (WD).

Inside the kitchen (In), a plurality of tables and a robot frying device 10 may be placed. For example, the table may include a first table (T1), a second table (T2), and a third table (T3). Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, an embodiment in which the table includes first to third tables T1 to T3 will be described as an example.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the first table T1 may be installed outside the support frame 100 to perform at least one of garnishing and seasoning an object that has been fried. For example, the first table T1 may be positioned spaced apart from the support frame 100 inside the store's kitchen (In). A worker M1 may be located in the space formed between the first table T1 and the support frame 100. For example, the worker M1 may be located in the first area S1 and perform battering and frying operations. The first area S1 may be an area where the robot frying device 10 is placed.

Additionally, the worker M1 may be located in the second area M2. The second area S2 may be an area where the first table T1 is placed. At this time, for the garnishing and seasoning work of the worker M1, a first camera (Cam1), a first screen (DP1), a first button (IF1), a second button (IF2), and A manager terminal (CP1) may be deployed. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The second table T2 may be installed outside the support frame 100 to perform packaging work on objects on which garnishing and seasoning work has been completed. For example, the second table T2 may be positioned spaced apart from the support frame 100 inside the store's kitchen (In). Additionally, the second table T2 may be positioned spaced apart from the first table T1 inside the kitchen of the store (In). The first table (T1) may be located in the space formed between the support frame 100 and the second table (T2), and the worker may be located in the space formed between the first table (T1) and the second table (T2). (M1) may be located. For example, the worker M1 may be located in the third area S3 and be in charge of packaging. The third area S3 may be an area where the second table T2 is placed. At this time, a second camera (Cam2), a second screen (DP2), and a manager terminal (CP) may be placed on the upper side of the second table (T2) for the packaging work of the worker (M1).

The third table T3 may be installed outside the support frame 100 and arranged to perform a shipping operation of an object for which packaging work has been completed. For example, the third table T3 may be arranged to be spaced apart from the support frame 100 inside the store's kitchen (In). Additionally, the third table T3 may be arranged to be spaced apart from the second table T2 inside the kitchen of the store (In). A first table (T1) and a second table (T2) may be located in the space formed between the support frame 100 and the third table (T3), and the second table (T2) and the third table (T3) A worker M1 may be located in the space formed between the two. For example, the worker M1 may be located in the fourth area S4 and be responsible for shipping and on-site order acceptance. At this time, the fourth area S4 may be placed in contact with the window WD that separates the inside (In) and outside (Out) of the store's kitchen. The worker (M1) can communicate with the customer outside (Out) through the window (MD). The worker M1 can proceed with the shipment of the object through the window MD. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto. The upper side of the third table (T3) may be coupled to the manager terminal (CP) for the shipping operation of the worker (M1).

Referring to Figure 2 together, the robot frying device 10 according to some embodiments of the present invention includes a support frame 100, a rail module 200, a gripper module 300, a loading module 400, and a frying module ( 500) and a batter module 600.

The support frame 100 may form the appearance of a portion of the robot frying device 10. That is, a part of the robot frying device 10 may mean a space where the rail module 200, gripper module 300, loading module 400, frying module 500, and batter module 600 are installed.

Additionally, the support frame 100 is arranged to support the components disposed therein, and can maintain the installation positions of the components. To this end, the support frame 100 may include an upper frame 110, a first side frame 120, and a second side frame 130.

When viewed from the top, the upper frame 110 may have a rectangular shape composed of a profile in the first direction (X) and a profile in the second direction (Y) that intersects the first direction (X). Additionally, the upper frame 110 may be combined with the first side frame 120. Specifically, the upper frame 110 may be supported from the floor by combining a plurality of first side frames 120 at the bottom.

The first side frame 120 may be disposed at the bottom of the upper frame 110 in a third direction (Z) that intersects the first and second directions (X, Y) to support the upper frame 110. The first side frame 120 may form an empty space on the inside together with the upper frame 110 and the floor.

The second side frame 130 is disposed between two or more first side frames 120 that are spaced apart from each other, so that the upper frame 110 of the first side frame 120 can be more firmly supported. Specifically, the second side frame 130 is disposed between two or more first side frames 120 that are spaced apart from each other in the first and second directions (X, Y) applied to the first side frame 120. The force in the third direction (Z) that intersects can be distributed. The second side frame 130 is a third side frame 120 that intersects the first and second directions (X, Y) with respect to the upper frame 110 or a component coupled to the upper frame 110. It may be configured to firmly support the upper frame 110 by distributing the force in the direction (Z).

The rail module 200 may be installed on one side of the upper frame 110 and extend in the first direction (X). For example, the rail module 200 may use a belt-type linear robot. The linear robot may be configured with sealing work completed to prevent failure due to oil vapor that may be generated from hot oil.

The gripper module 300 is installed on one side of the rail module 200 and can move in a predetermined direction within the support frame 100 as the rail module 200 moves.

The robot frying device 10 may include a plurality of gripper modules 300. The robot frying device 10 can distinguish each gripper module 300 and control each gripper module 300 independently. For example, the robot frying device 10 can control each gripper module 300 in parallel. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Additionally, the robot frying device 10 can control the air pressure of the gripper module 300. For example, the robot frying device 10 may control the gripping force of the gripper module 300 by controlling air pressure. The pressure may include a first pressure and a second pressure. The second pressure may be greater than the first pressure.

Through this, the gripper unit 330 of the gripper module 300 can operate under pressure control to prevent damage to the object being gripped. The robot frying device 10 may use the gripper module 300 to grip a pre-cooked object, a battered object, a primed object, and a re-baked object at different pressures. For example, when the robot frying device 10 grips a primed object using the gripper module 300, the gripping force of the gripper module 300 is adjusted to the first pressure to prevent damage to the primed object. You can control it to respond. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Additionally, the gripper module 300 may include at least one gripper unit 330. For example, the number of tongs 330 may correspond to either an even number or an odd number. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The robot frying device 10 controls each tongs 330 included in the gripper module 300, and can control each tongs 330 independently. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The loading module 400 is formed in the first direction (X) inside the support frame 100, and one side may serve to place an object that has not yet been specifically cooked. For example, an object before cooking or a primed cooking object may be placed on one side of the loading module 400. The other side of the loading module 400 may serve to help clean the gripper module 300.

The loading module 400 may include a loading frame 420, an input plate 410, and a washing tank 430.

The loading frame 420 may be coupled to one side of at least one of the first side frame 120 and the second side frame 130 to support the input plate 410 and the washing tank 430. Specifically, when viewed from the top, the loading frame 420 is arranged in a second direction (Y) and a first direction (X) that intersect the first direction inside the support frame 100, forming a plurality of rectangular shapes. can do. An input plate 410 and a washing tank 430 may be installed in the plurality of rectangular spaces. However, this embodiment is not limited to this. For example, instead of the loading frame 420, a table in the first direction (X) on which the input plate 410 and the washing tank 430 can be placed may be installed.

The input plate 410 may be located on the loading frame 420 and configured to accommodate an object. The object may be a primed object or an object prepared before cooking. That is, the object may be an object that requires at least one of a battering operation and a frying operation. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The input plate 410 is composed of a plurality of slots and can accommodate a plurality of objects therein. Although the number of slots is shown as 6, the number of slots according to some embodiments of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the number of slots may be the same as the number of grippers 330 of the gripper module 300. Additionally, the number of slots may be less than the number of grippers 330 of the gripper module 300. There may be many. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The horizontal and vertical widths of the input plate 410 may be manufactured to correspond to the horizontal and vertical widths of the gripper module 300, respectively. The input plate 410 may be installed in such a way that each clamp portion 330 of the gripper module 300 corresponds to each slot. The input plate 410 includes a first input plate 411, a second input plate 412, a third input plate 413, a fourth input plate 414, a fifth input plate 415, and a sixth input plate. It may include (416). Although the number of input plates 410 is shown as six, the number of input plates 410 according to some embodiments of the present invention is not limited thereto.

Each input plate 410 may include an identification mark that can identify each input plate 410. Identification marks may be displayed as markers, QR codes, and colors that correspond to preset standards. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The washing tank 430 may be located on the loading frame 420 and configured to accommodate a washing liquid such as water therein. The horizontal and vertical widths of the washing tank 430 may be manufactured to correspond to the horizontal and vertical widths of the gripper module 300, respectively. The cleaning tank 430 may be made of a material that is not corroded by cleaning liquids such as water. The material of the washing tank 430 may be, for example, stainless steel. The washing tank 430 may include a first washing tank 430 and a second washing tank 430. Although the number of washing bins 430 is shown as two, the number of washing bins 430 according to some embodiments of the present invention is not limited thereto.

The batter container 600 can accommodate at least one batter solution. Accordingly, the robot frying device 10 may include at least one batter container 600 to accommodate different batter liquids. For example, the batter container 600 may include a first batter container containing a first batter solution and a second batter container containing a second batter solution. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Therefore, even if the robot frying device 10 operates a battering operation by crossing different batter liquids, the gripper portion 330 of the gripper module 300 is received in the washing tank 430 for each battering operation and is cleaned. This has the effect of allowing one batter solution to stick to it during cooking.

Accordingly, the robot frying device 10 can control cooking corresponding to each input plate 410 in parallel. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, the robot frying device 10 includes at least one frying module 500 capable of frying a battered object. can do.

The frying module 500 is formed inside the support frame 100 in the first direction (X) and can fry an object. The frying module 500 may include a fryer 510, a basket 520, and a basket lift 530.

The fryer 510 may be positioned inside the support frame 100 in contact with the floor. The fryer 510 may be configured to accommodate oil used in the frying cooking process therein. The fryer 510 may include a first fryer 511, a second fryer 512, and a third fryer 513. Although the number of fryers 510 is shown as three, the number of fryers 510 according to some embodiments of the present invention is not limited thereto.

The basket 520 may be mounted and positioned inside the fryer 510. When the basket 520 has an open top and is mounted inside the fryer 510, it can accommodate oil therein. The basket 520 can accommodate a portion of the frying net inside based on the open top. The basket 520 may include a first basket 521, a second basket 522, a third basket 523, a fourth basket 524, a fifth basket 525, and a sixth basket 526. there is. The first basket 521 and the second basket 522 may be located in the first fryer 511. The third basket 523 and the fourth basket 524 may be located in the second fryer 512. The fifth basket 525 and the sixth basket 526 may be located in the third fryer 513. Although the number of baskets 520 is shown as six, the number of baskets 520 according to some embodiments of the present invention is not limited thereto.

The basket lift 530 may be coupled to one side of the basket 520 and installed to enable movement crossing the first direction of the basket 520. For example, the basket lift 530 consists of a motor that generates rotational power, a gear that converts the rotational power of the motor into linear motion, and a wire that is connected to the gear and performs a movement that intersects the first direction of the basket. It can be. However, this embodiment is not limited to this.

Additionally, the robot frying device 10 can identify the identification mark included in the input plate 410 by placing a camera module (Mcam) on the gripper module 300. The robot frying device 10 can identify the order corresponding to each input plate 410 based on the identification mark.

Additionally, the robot frying device 10 can identify the object accommodated in the input plate 41 by processing the image. For example, the robot frying device 10 can identify the shape of an object. Through this, the robot frying device 10 can monitor whether an error occurs based on the input plate 41 where the object is accommodated, the corresponding order, and the identified shape. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. The main camera (MCam) has a camera lens that looks at the loading module 400, the batter module 600, and the frying module 500. It can be installed on one side of the gripper module 300 in one direction. Specifically, the main camera (MCam) may be installed in the gripper driving unit 331 of the gripper module 300. However, the location of the main camera (MCam) according to some embodiments of the present invention is not limited to this. Images or videos captured by the main camera (MCam) may be stored in the database unit 12 or provided to other components of the robot frying device 10.

Additionally, the loading module 400 of the robot frying device 10 may arrange a plurality of input plates 410 in parallel. For example, the loading module 400 may include areas corresponding to each type of part of the cooking object. In each area, input plates 410 on which objects of each type are placed may be arranged in parallel.

The loading module 400 may inject cold or warm air into each area for hygiene and storage of the object. The robot frying device 10 can move the used input plate 410 to a collection box. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, the function of the robot frying device will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

Figure 3 is a block diagram of a robot frying device to explain the operation of the robot frying device according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of data included in the database unit of FIG. 3.

Referring to FIG. 3, the robot frying device 10 may operate in conjunction with an external system 20. The external system 20 may include a user terminal 21, an administrator terminal 22, and an order server 23.

The user terminal 21 is a device corresponding to a person ordering food, and may be at least one mobile communication device (such as a mobile phone), but is not limited thereto. The user terminal 21 has a communication port such as a laptop, PC (Personal computer), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), HPC (Handheld PC), WebPad, Tablet PC, and smart watch. It can be various types of information terminals. Additionally, the user device can access the Internet or network using a communication port, and can transmit and receive data using the network. Here, the network can transmit data between a plurality of electronic devices using a preset communication protocol. The preset communication protocol may be any one of a TCP/IP protocol, a protocol compliant with IEEE 802.11, and a WAP protocol. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

The user terminal 21 may be placed in contact with a window WD that separates the inside (In) and outside (Out) of the store's kitchen, or may be placed within the store. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 3 , the manager terminal 22 may include the manager terminals CP1 and CP2 shown in FIG. 1 . Additionally, the manager terminal 22 may be placed inside the store's kitchen and include a terminal related to ordering and cooking. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Referring again to FIG. 3, the order server 23 may be a server that allows ordering food in connection with the user terminal 21, the administrator terminal 22, and the robot frying device 10. For example, the order server 23 provides an interface for ordering food to the user terminal 21, receives order information for ordering food, and sends the order information to the manager terminal 22 and the robot frying device 10. It can be provided to at least one of the following.

For another example, the order server 23 may store data generated in the process of ordering food and display it on a web page.

As another example, the order server 23 may receive data required for ordering from the robot frying device 10 and provide the data to the user terminal 21. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto. The administrator terminal 22 and the order server 23 may be further included in the robot frying device 10. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The robot frying device 10 may include a control unit 11, a database unit 12, a communication unit 13, a work information generation unit 14, a monitoring unit 15, and a guide device unit 16.

The control unit 11 can control each module 11 to 18 included in the robot frying device 10 to guide low-skilled people. A detailed description of the control unit 11 will be described later while explaining the database unit 12, communication unit 13, work information generation unit 14, monitoring unit 15, and guide device unit 16.

3 and 4, the database unit 12 includes at least one menu (M), selection information associated with the menu (M), recipe (R), food image (IMG), and past order information (HO). It can be included.

At least one menu (M) may be a type of food that can be cooked. For example, a menu may include fried chicken and seasoned chicken. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The selection information may be the type of ingredients that can be selected to cook each menu. For example, the selection information may include a seasoning list (SL) and a garnish list (GL). The seasoning list (SL) may include a first seasoning, a second seasoning, and a third seasoning based on the spiciness level. The garnish list (GL) may include first garnish, second garnish, and third garnish according to the type of garnish. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Additionally, the selection information may be the type of batter thickness. For example, selection information may include “thin,” “basic,” and “thick.” However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Additionally, the selection information may be the type of batter used for cooking. For example, the selection information may include at least one different batter solution. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the batter solution will be described as a first batter solution and a second batter solution.

The recipe (R) may be a recipe (R) corresponding to each menu (M). The recipe (R) may include a cooking sequence for cooking food, the types of ingredients needed for each sequence, the amount of each type of ingredient, preparation materials, and a cooking method. For example, the type of ingredients may include seasonings included in the seasoning list (SL) and garnishes included in the garnish list (GL). The cooking method may include cooking type and cooking time. For example, cooking types may include battering, frying, garnish, and seasoning. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The food image (IMG) may include an image of food cooked according to the menu (M) and selection information. The food image (IMG) may be a pre-stored image. The food image (IMG) may be an image created by providing a menu (M), seasoning list (SL), and garnish list (GL) to a deep learning module learned based on images of ingredients. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Past order information (HO) may be data that accumulates and stores order information. The database unit 12 may store orderer user information associated with order information. User information may include an orderer identification value that can identify the orderer. The order information is data that the robot frying device 10 receives through the communication unit 13 and will be described later along with the communication unit 13.

The control unit 11 may provide at least one menu M and selection information associated with each menu M to the user terminal 21 through the communication unit 13. The user terminal 21 may be a device that an orderer can order. For example, the control unit 11 may provide an interface including at least one menu M and selection information associated with each menu M to the user terminal 21 through the communication unit 13.

For another example, the control unit 11 may provide at least one menu M and selection information associated with each menu M to the order server 23 through the communication unit 13. The order server 23 may provide the received at least one menu M and selection information associated with each menu to the user terminal 21 by including them in the interface. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

For another example, the control unit 11 provides an interface including at least one menu M and selection information associated with each menu M to the user terminal 21 or the order server 23 through the communication unit 13. can be provided to. That is, the user terminal 21 can receive at least one menu and selection information associated with each menu.

The control unit 11 can provide cooking instruction information, which is the calculation data of the present invention, to the guide device unit 16 through the communication unit 13. Cooking instruction information will be described later with reference to FIG. 5.

The task information generator 14 may extract the first recipe associated with the first menu from the recipe R. The work information generator 14 may generate garnish information and seasoning information based on the extracted first recipe and first selection information. Details of how the job information generator 14 generates garnish information and seasoning information will be described later with reference to FIG. 5 .

The job information generator 14 may extract past order information corresponding to user information. The user information may be information that identifies the orderer who receives the interface and selects the menu M and selection information to place an order. Past order information may include past menus selected from at least one menu M and past selection information selected from at least one selection information. The past menu may be a menu selected through the interface at a first time, and the first menu may be a menu selected through the interface at a second time. The past selection information may be a menu selected through the interface at a first time, and the first selection information may be selection information selected through the interface at a second time. The second time point may be a time point after the first time point. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The work information generator 14 may crawl past comment information corresponding to the orderer based on past order information. The task information generator 14 may generate a customized reference value for the orderer's food preference based on past order information and past comment information. The task information generator 14 may update the first selection information based on the custom reference value. The customization standard value will be described later with reference to FIG. 7.

The work information generation unit 14 may perform data mining on the extracted past comment information and past order information. At this time, the work information generator 14 can analyze past comment information of the orderer's past order information through data mining. The operation of the task information generator 14 in this regard will be described later with reference to FIG. 7 .

The task information generator 14 may generate cooking instruction information corresponding to order information based on the first recipe, garnish information, and seasoning information. Cooking instruction information will be described later with reference to FIGS. 5 and 8 to 13.

The monitoring unit 15 may generate cooking progress information for monitoring the cooking process using the guide device unit 16 corresponding to the cooking instruction information. For example, the monitoring unit 15 may monitor the operator area and table corresponding to the position of the cooking operator based on the position detection sensor and camera module included in the workbench sensor unit 18. That is, the monitoring unit 15 can track the location of the cooking worker.

For another example, the monitoring unit 15 may monitor the opening and closing of a storage device for storing materials and the weight of used materials based on pressure sensors included in the operator area and the table.

For another example, referring to FIGS. 1 and 3 , the monitoring unit 15 may monitor the buttons IF2 and IF3 placed on the table to extract the current cooking order. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Referring again to FIG. 3, the guide device unit 16 may include a display unit 17, a workbench sensor unit 18, and a speaker module.

The display unit 17 may include at least one display module disposed inside (In) the kitchen of the store. At least one display module may be placed in each area corresponding to the type of cooking.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 3 , for example, the display module may include a main screen (MDP), a first screen (DP1), and a second screen (DP2). However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The workbench sensor unit 18 may include at least one sensor disposed inside (In) the kitchen of the store. For example, sensors may include a position sensor, a camera module, and a pressure sensor.

The position sensor may be an infrared sensor that measures distance. The camera module can capture the inside of the store's kitchen and can also be linked to the display module. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The speaker module can output sound data corresponding to cooking instruction information, which is the result of the present invention. The speaker module may operate in conjunction with the display module. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 17 , a method of controlling a cooking guide device according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

First, the main process of the cooking operation of the robot frying device 10 will be described. The robot frying device 10 can place cooking objects on the input plate 410 corresponding to an order. At this time, the cooking object may be a primed object or an object before battering. Additionally, the cooking object may include a piece corresponding to at least one portion.

Next, the robot frying device 10 may operate a cooking step of battering the object contained in the input plate 410 extracted based on the first selection information. At this time, the robot frying device 10 may operate a battering operation by providing an object to the batter container 600 corresponding to the extracted batter container identification value during the battering time. The battering time may be a value calculated according to the type of part of the battering object included in the first recipe and the thickness of the batter.

Next, the robot frying device 10 performs a drain operation on the battered object in response to the drain time, thereby controlling the thickness of the batter.

Drain work is the work of shaking off an object on which the battering work has been completed. For example, the robot frying device 10 may perform a drain operation for “thin” included in the first recipe during the first drain time. Additionally, the robot frying device 10 may perform a drain operation for “thick” included in the first recipe during the second drain time. The second drain time may be smaller than the first drain time. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Next, the robot frying device 10 can fry an object for which the battering and draining operations have been completed. The robot frying device 10 can automatically operate each of the above processes in response to an order.

Additionally, the robot frying device 10 can extract objects to be placed on the input plate 410 based on rough inventory. If there is rough stock, the robot frying device 10 can place the roughed objects on the input plate 410. In the case of cooking a primed object, the robot frying device 10 can be operated by omitting the battering and draining operations. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Conversely, when there is no preliminary inventory, the robot frying device 10 may automatically operate the battering operation and draining operation by placing the object before cooking on the input plate 410. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

In addition, the robot frying device 10 can automatically manage inventory by placing only pre-cooked items on the input plate 410 for a predetermined period of time so that no rough inventory remains. For example, the robot frying device 10 may not operate the preliminary work 3 hours before the end of business hours and may operate using the object before cooking. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Figure 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation method of the robot frying device according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 6 is a flow chart for explaining the order information of Figure 5 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining in detail the first selection information of FIG. 5 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a flowchart for explaining cooking instruction information in detail according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining in detail another embodiment of generating the cooking instruction information of FIG. 8. FIG. 10 is a flowchart explaining in detail another embodiment of generating the cooking instruction information of FIG. 8. FIGS. 11A to 11B are diagrams for explaining FIG. 10. FIGS. 12A and 12B are diagrams for explaining the display unit of FIG. 3. Figure 13 is a diagram for explaining a receipt according to some embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the robot frying device 10 may provide an interface including at least one menu and selection information associated with each menu (S100).

The interface is an interface that can display at least one menu and selection information corresponding to each menu, and may include a plurality of different interfaces corresponding to the display module of the device that receives the interface. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

In addition, the interface includes a first interface capable of receiving a first menu included in the menu and first selection information included in selection information, and the first menu and first selection information are displayed by inputting the first menu and first selection information. It may include a second interface that provides a cooking image corresponding to the first selection information. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The menu may be a type of food that can be produced by the robot frying device 10. For example, a menu may include fried chicken and seasoned chicken. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The selection information may be the type of ingredients that can be selected to cook each menu. For example, selection information may include a seasoning list and a garnish list. The seasoning list may include a first seasoning, a second seasoning, and a third seasoning based on the spiciness level. The garnish list may include the first garnish, the second garnish, and the 3rd garnish according to the type of garnish. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Additionally, the selection information may be the type of the battering object. For example, the selection information may include at least one of wings, chicken legs, boneless meat, and bone-in chicken. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Additionally, the selection information may be the type of batter thickness used for cooking. For example, selection information may include “thin,” “basic,” and “thick.”

The optional information may be the type of batter liquid used for cooking. The selection information may include different first and second batter solutions. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Subsequently, the robot frying device 10 may receive order information including the selected first menu and the selected first selection information (S200). For example, the robot frying device 10 may receive order information from the user terminal. For another example, the robot frying device 10 may receive order information from a user terminal, but may also receive the order information through at least one of an order server and an administrator terminal. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. The first selection information will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 7.

Next, the robot frying device 10 may extract the first recipe associated with the first menu (S300). The first recipe may be included in a pre-stored recipe within the robot frying device 10.

In addition, the first recipe may include an input plate identification value, a batter container identification value, a batter liquid type, a battering time, a drain time, a frying temperature, and a frying time extracted based on the first selection information. You can.

For example, the robot frying device 10 may extract an input plate identification value corresponding to the battering object or frying object included in the first selection information. For example, the robot frying device 10 may extract the input plate identification value of the first input plate corresponding to the broiler chicken leg.

The robot frying device 10 may identify the batter container 600 corresponding to the type of batter liquid included in the first selection information and extract the batter container identification value. To this end, the robot frying device 10 may match the type of batter liquid contained in each batter container 600 with the batter container identification value and store it in advance.

The robot frying device 10 may calculate the drain time based on the frying batter thickness included in the first selection information and a pre-stored recipe. For example, the robot frying device 10 may extract the drain time based on a preset time range for each frying thickness. Drain time may vary depending on the pre-stored recipe and the type of object. For example, the drain time corresponding to the “thickness” of the batter thickness may be 3 seconds. Additionally, the drain time corresponding to the “thin” thickness of the batter may be 8 seconds. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The battering time, frying temperature, and frying time can be set based on a pre-stored recipe, batter thickness, and cooking object. For example, the robot frying device 10 may calculate the battering time of the object before cooking as the first time. The robot frying device 10 can calculate the frying time of the battered object as the second time. The robot frying device 10 can calculate the frying time of the primed object as the third time. At this time, the third time may be smaller than the second time. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Next, the robot frying device 10 may operate a cooking step of battering the object contained in the input plate 410 extracted based on the first selection information. At this time, the robot frying device 10 may operate a battering operation by providing an object to the batter container 600 corresponding to the extracted batter container identification value during the battering time.

Subsequently, the robot frying device 10 may control the thickness of the batter by performing a drain operation in response to the drain time for extracting the battered object. For example, the robot frying device 10 may perform a drain operation for “thin” included in the first recipe during the first drain time. Additionally, the robot frying device 10 may perform a drain operation for “thick” included in the first recipe during the second drain time. The second drain time may be smaller than the first drain time. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Next, the robot frying device 10 may generate garnish information and seasoning information based on the first recipe and first selection information (S400). For example, the robot frying device 10 may extract seasoning data and garnish data included in the first recipe. The seasoning data may include at least one seasoning type included in the seasoning list and the amount of each seasoning type. The garnish data may include at least one garnish type included in the garnish list and the amount of each garnish type.

That is, the robot frying device 10 may generate garnish information and seasoning information based on seasoning data, garnish data, and first selection information.

Specifically, the seasoning data may include mala sauce, jemajang, and red pepper powder, and the garnish data may include sausage and cilantro. The first selection information may include a first seasoning selected based on the spiciness level, a selected sausage, and excluded cilantro. Through this, the robot frying device 10 can generate seasoning information including mala sauce and jeumajang. Additionally, the robot frying device 10 can generate garnish information including sausage. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Next, the robot frying device 10 may generate cooking instruction information corresponding to the order information based on the first recipe, garnish information, and seasoning information (S500). The cooking instruction information may be information that guides the cook to cook based on order information after the frying cooking of the robot frying device 10 is completed. For example, the robot frying device 10 may generate cooking instruction information for each cooking sequence included in the first recipe and integrate the generated cooking instruction information based on the cooking sequence.

Cooking instruction information generated for each cooking sequence may include work required areas included in the kitchen according to the type of cooking, types of ingredients required, amounts of each type of ingredients, cooking preparations required for cooking, and cooking methods. . However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Next, the robot frying device 10 may provide cooking instruction information to the guide device unit 16 (S600). For example, the robot frying device 10 may provide cooking instruction information to the display unit 17 included in the area requiring work.

The robot frying device 10 may provide a cooking image corresponding to at least one of the first menu and the first selection information to the guide device unit 16. For example, the robot frying device 10 displays a cooking image corresponding to at least one of the first menu and the first selection information on the display unit 17 that provides cooking instruction information or the display unit 17 included in the area requiring work. ) can be provided. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. In the following, order information according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 6.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 6 , the robot frying device 10 may provide an interface including at least one menu and selection information associated with each menu (S110). The provided interface may be provided to the user terminal 21 through the order server 23.

Subsequently, the robot frying device 10 may receive order information including the selected first menu and the selected first selection information (S120). Order information may be information entered or selected by the orderer through the user terminal 21.

Subsequently, the robot frying device 10 may provide a cooking image corresponding to order information to the user terminal 21 (S130). The cooking image may include an image of food that can be cooked based on order information selected by the orderer, an image of the first menu, and an image of first selection information.

Next, the robot frying device 10 may receive whether the order is confirmed (S210). If the order information does not include whether the order has been confirmed, the robot frying device 10 may repeatedly perform the steps of receiving the order information (S120) and providing a cooking image (S130).

That is, before confirming the order, the orderer may be provided with an image of the food being prepared in advance by selecting from at least one menu and at least one piece of selection information.

When the order is confirmed, the robot frying device 10 may generate an order number corresponding to the order information (S220). The order number may be generated by the robot frying device 10 to identify each order information cooked inside the kitchen (In).

Next, the robot frying device 10 may extract information on the work table to be cooked based on the order information (S230). For example, work table information may be information on available tables among a plurality of work tables arranged inside the kitchen (In). The robot frying device 10 can extract work table information based on the estimated cooking time of a task that is already being cooked. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Next, the robot frying device 10 may extract the first recipe associated with the first menu (S300). The first recipe may be included in a pre-stored recipe within the robot frying device 10. The robot frying device 10 can cook food corresponding to order information based on the first recipe. At this time, the robot frying device 10 can cook food based on the first recipe and first selection information.

Below, with reference to FIGS. 3 and 7, the first selection information according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

Referring to Figures 3 and 7, the robot frying device 10 may receive the orderer's user information corresponding to the order information (S310). User information may include an orderer identification value that can identify the orderer. For example, user information may include ID and contact information. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Next, the robot frying device 10 may extract past order information corresponding to user information (S320). Past order information may be information stored by accumulating order information that has been ordered in the past by an orderer corresponding to user information. At this time, the past order information may include each order number corresponding to order information placed in the past. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Next, the robot frying device 10 can crawl past comment information (S330). For example, the robot frying device 10 may crawl past comment information corresponding to user information or past order information from a web page provided by the order server 23 to the user terminal 21. Past comment information may be information provided to the web page by the orderer corresponding to the user information regarding past orders.

Subsequently, the robot frying device 10 may generate a customized reference value for the orderer's food preference based on past order information and past comment information (S340). The custom reference value may be composed of a plurality of parameters for the taste or cooking method of the food preferred by the orderer. For convenience of explanation, an example of the taste of food for spicy taste among a plurality of parameters included in the custom reference value will be described as an example.

For example, the robot frying device 10 may generate a customized reference value by data mining crawled past comment information. To this end, the robot frying device 10 may store a food dictionary created in advance based on at least one menu and at least one selection information. A food dictionary may be a dictionary with term definitions or term classifications that can objectify preferences. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The robot frying device 10 can parse crawled past comment information and create a customized reference value based on the food dictionary from the parsed data. The custom reference value may be a value that quantifies the orderer's preference based on the orderer's subjective standards.

For convenience of explanation, the seasoning data includes an embodiment including seasoning level 1, seasoning level 2, and seasoning level 3 according to the level of spiciness, and past order information corresponding to the orderer includes selection information corresponding to seasoning level 2, , past comment information regarding this is explained by taking examples including “a little spicy” and “negative.”

For example, the robot frying device 10 may generate a customized reference value for the second level of seasoning, which is selection information, based on past order information and past comment information. The orderer's customized standard value may be seasoning level 1 or seasoning level 1.5. Seasoning level 1.5 may be information newly created by the robot frying device 10 between seasoning level 1 and seasoning level 2.

Subsequently, the robot frying device 10 may update the first selection information based on the custom reference value (S350). For example, the robot frying device 10 may change the first selection information by considering a plurality of parameters. For convenience of explanation, the first selection information includes seasoning level 1, and the orderer's customized reference value for the seasoning data includes seasoning level 1.5 corresponding to seasoning level 2.

The robot frying device 10 can extract a custom reference value corresponding to the first level of seasoning from a previously created custom reference value. If there is no custom reference value corresponding to the first seasoning step, the robot frying device 10 may extract a custom reference value for the second seasoning step adjacent to the first seasoning step. If the custom reference value for seasoning level 1 is not created and the custom reference value for seasoning level 2 is seasoning level 1.5, the robot frying device may update the first selection information to seasoning level 1.2. Seasoning level 1.2 may be a value between seasoning level 1 and seasoning level 1.5. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, cooking instruction information will be additionally described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 8 .

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 8 , the robot frying device 10 may generate cooking instruction information corresponding to order information based on the first recipe, garnish information, and seasoning information (S510). Here, the cooking instruction information may include areas requiring work included within the kitchen (In) according to the type of cooking, types of ingredients required, amounts of each type of ingredients, cooking preparations required for cooking, and cooking methods.

Next, the robot frying device 10 may update the cooking instruction information based on the identification information of the guide device unit 16 corresponding to the cooking instruction information and work table information (S520). For example, the robot frying device 10 extracts identification information of the guide device unit 16 corresponding to at least one of the area requiring work and work table information, and uses the guide device unit 16 to receive cooking instruction information. Identification information and cooking instruction information can be integrated.

For another example, the robot frying device 10 extracts identification information of the guide device unit 16 disposed within a predetermined distance based on the position and work required area corresponding to the work table information, and extracts the extracted guide device unit Cooking instruction information can be updated so that cooking instruction information can be provided in (16). That is, the cooking instruction information may include identification information of the guide device unit 16 that receives the cooking instruction information. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Next, the robot frying device 10 may provide cooking instruction information to the guide device unit 16 (S600). For example, the robot frying device 10 may provide cooking instruction information to the guide device unit 16 corresponding to identification information. The guide device unit 16 may include at least one of a display unit 17 and a speaker module. The display unit 17 may output the provided cooking instruction information to the display module. The speaker module can convert the provided cooking instruction information into sound data and output it.

Below, with reference to FIGS. 3 and 9 , another embodiment of generating cooking instruction information will be described.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 9, the robot frying device 10 monitors the cooking process that proceeds according to the cooking instruction information using the workbench sensor unit 18 included in the guide device unit 16, and monitors the cooking process according to the cooking instruction information. Cooking progress information can be generated based on this (S710). For example, the robot frying device 10 may monitor the operator area and table corresponding to the position of the cooking operator based on the position detection sensor and camera module included in the workbench sensor unit 18.

For another example, the robot frying device 10 may monitor the opening and closing of a storage device that stores ingredients according to the operator's movements and the weight of the ingredients used, based on pressure sensors included in the operator's area and table.

For another example, referring to FIGS. 1 and 9 , the robot frying device 10 may monitor the buttons IF2 and IF3 placed on the table to extract the current cooking order.

That is, the cooking progress information may include the operator's position, the opening and closing of the storage device, the weight of the ingredients used in the storage device, and the cooking order. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Referring again to FIG. 9, the robot frying device 10 may update the cooking instruction information based on the cooking progress information when the difference value between the cooking progress information and the cooking instruction information is greater than a preset range value. There is (S711). For example, the robot frying device 10 may calculate the difference between the weight of the ingredients used and the amount of each ingredient type included in the cooking instruction information. If the calculated difference value is greater than the preset range value, the robot frying device 10 may update the cooking instruction information based on the weight of the ingredients used and the amount of the type of ingredients. Here, the cooking instruction information may include either an increase in amount or a decrease in amount. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Subsequently, the robot frying device 10 may provide updated cooking instruction information to the guide device unit 16 (S712). For example, the robot frying device 10 may provide cooking instruction information to the guide device unit 16 corresponding to the operator's position.

Below, another embodiment of generating cooking instruction information will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 10, and 11A to 11C.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 10 , the robot frying device 10 can track the position of the worker cooking (S720). For example, the robot frying device 10 can track the operator's location using a camera module placed inside the kitchen (In).

For another example, the robot frying device 10 can identify each of a plurality of workers cooking using a camera module. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Referring to FIGS. 11A to 11C, the camera module may include a first camera (Cam1), a second camera (Cam2), and a third camera (Cam3). The first camera (Cam1) and the second camera (Cam2) are placed on the table and can photograph an area containing the placed table. The third camera (Cam3) is placed on one side of the kitchen interior (In) and can capture an area containing a plurality of tables. At this time, the third camera (Cam3) is placed at the upper center of the kitchen interior (In) and can capture the kitchen interior (In). However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Next, the robot frying device 10 may calculate whether the operator's position corresponds to the work required area corresponding to the cooking instruction information (S721). For example, the robotic frying device 10 may calculate whether the monitored operator location is included in a work need area. If the operator's position is not included in the work required area, the robot frying device 10 may generate the worker's position guide information based on the operator area and the work required area corresponding to the operator position (S722).

For example, referring to FIG. 11A, the robot frying device 10 may monitor whether the operator position M1 is included in the second area S2, which is an area requiring work. If the worker position (M1) is not included in the second area (S2), the worker position (M1) can be monitored using the camera module of the guide device unit 16 that does not correspond to the second area (S2). . If the operator's position (M1) is not recognized by the camera module placed on each table, the robot frying device 10 may monitor the operator's position (M1) using the third camera (Cam3). The robot frying device 10 may generate first position guide information that guides the operator to move from the position M1 to the target position D in the second area S2, which is an area requiring work. The location guide information may include a path moving from the worker's location (M1) to either the target location (D) or the second area (S2). At this time, the moving path may be created based on the first direction (X-axis) and the second direction (Y-axis). However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

For another example, referring to FIG. 11B, the robot frying device 10 may monitor whether the operator position M1 is included in the second area S2, which is an area requiring work. When the operator position (M1) is not included in the second area (S2), the robot frying device 10 uses a camera module disposed on each table that does not correspond to the second area (S2) to detect the operator position (M1). ) can be monitored. The robot frying device 10 may generate second position guide information that guides the operator to move from the position M1 to the target position D in the second area S2, which is an area requiring work. The location guide information may include a path moving from the worker's location (M1) to either the target location (D) or the second area (S2). At this time, the moving path may be created based on the first direction (X-axis) and the second direction (Y-axis). However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

As another example, referring to FIG. 11C, the robot frying device 10 may monitor whether the operator position M1 is included in the second area S2, which is an area requiring work. When the operator position (M1) is not included in the second area (S2), the robot frying device 10 may monitor the operator position (M1) using the third camera (Cam3). The third camera (Cam3) is used to monitor whether the worker's position (M1) is included in the work-necessary area, and the first camera (Cam1) is used to monitor that the worker's position (M1) is not included in the work-necessary area. In this case, the robot frying device 10 may generate third position guide information. The third location guide information may include a path to the target location (D) and data to prevent departure from the area requiring work. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Subsequently, the robot frying device 10 may provide position guide information to the guide device unit 16 included in the operator area (S723) and subsequently track the operator's position. For example, the robot frying device 10 may convert the first position guide information into sound data and output it using a speaker module linked to the third camera (Cam3). However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

For another example, the robot frying device 10 may provide second position guide information to the guide device unit 16 corresponding to the third area S3 including the operator position M1. Here, the guide device unit 16 may include the second screen DP2 of the display unit 17 disposed in the third area S3 including the operator position M1. Additionally, the robot frying device 10 can convert the second position guide information into sound data and output it using a speaker module linked to the second camera (Cam2) disposed in the third area (S3). However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

For another example, the robot frying device 10 may provide third position guide information to the guide device unit 16 and the speaker module associated with the third camera module. Here, the guide device unit 16 may include the first screen DP1 of the display unit 17 included in the second area S2 including the operator position M1. Additionally, the robot frying device 10 can convert the third position guide information into sound data and output it using a speaker module linked to the second camera (Cam1) disposed in the second area (S3). However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, a method of displaying cooking instruction information on the display unit will be described with reference to FIGS. 12A and 12B.

Referring to FIGS. 12A and 12B , the robot frying device 10 may extract cooking instruction information as data corresponding to the cooking order, further pre-process the extracted data, and display it. The extracted data may be data corresponding to the order in which the worker currently has to cook.

The display unit DP1 may display cooking guide information including first data O1, second data O2, and third data O₃. At this time, when mala sauce must be added to food based on the cooking order, the display unit DP1 may display the type and amount of ingredients corresponding to the cooking order in different colors.

Subsequently, when the next cooking sequence proceeds, referring to FIG. 12B, the display unit DP1 may display the type and amount of ingredients corresponding to the cooking sequence in different colors.

Additionally, the cooking instruction information may include information instructing cooking in response to garnish information and seasoning information, respectively. For example, cooking instruction information may include first guide information for controlling LED modules corresponding to garnish information and seasoning information, respectively.

To this end, the robot frying device 10 may include LED modules corresponding to storage devices that store ingredients included in the seasoning list and the garnish list, respectively. Accordingly, the robot frying device 10 can control the LED modules respectively corresponding to the garnish information and seasoning information based on the first guide information. Through this, the robot frying device 10 has the effect of intuitively guiding the operator as to what seasoning and garnish to use.

For example, the cooking instruction information may include second guide information that controls opening and closing of the storage device corresponding to the garnish information and seasoning information, respectively.

To this end, the robot frying device 10 may include a control device that can control the opening and closing of the storage device that stores the ingredients included in the seasoning list and the garnish list, respectively. Accordingly, the robot frying device 10 can control the opening and closing of the storage device corresponding to the garnish information and the season information, respectively, based on the second guide information. In other words, the robot frying device 10 can open the door of the storage device and guide the worker on what seasoning and garnish to use.

Below, with reference to FIGS. 3 and 13, receipts according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 13 , the robot frying device 10 can generate a receipt (RC) for cooked food. The receipt (RC) may include order information (O1), order number (RC1), cooking completion time (RC2), operator information (RC3), and cooking monitoring information (QR).

Order information (O1) may be the first menu. Additionally, the order information 01 may further include first selection information.

The order number RC1 may include at least one of a number generated to identify order information and a number generated to identify cooked food.

The cooking completion time (RC2) may include the cooking start time, cooking completion time, and cooking time as the robot frying device 10 monitors the cooking process.

The operator information (RC3) may include identification information of the operator and the robot frying device.

Cooking monitoring information (QR) may include data generated while the robot frying device 10 monitors the cooking process. For example, cooking monitoring information (QR) may include images captured for each cooking sequence and the types and amounts of ingredients used.

Cooking monitoring information (QR) can be displayed on the receipt (RC) in the form of an image and code with a link. For example, a receipt (RC) can display cooking monitoring information (QR) as a QR code. However, this description is merely illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

Through this, the robot frying device 10 according to some embodiments of the present invention can provide a cooking environment in which cooking is possible with constant cooking skill, regardless of the cooking skill of the cook.

In addition, the present invention can provide convenience of cooking by providing a cooking method according to the requirements of the orderer. The present invention can monitor the cook's cooking process to prevent the cook's mistakes or provide a guide to respond to the cook's mistakes.

In addition, the present invention can control the thickness of the frying, providing cooking results that suit the needs of the orderer.

In addition, the present invention can provide a variety of menus that can be cooked by using a plurality of different batter liquids. The above description is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical idea of the present embodiment, and those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications and variations without departing from the essential characteristics of the present embodiment. Accordingly, the present embodiments are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present embodiment, but rather to explain it, and the scope of the technical idea of the present embodiment is not limited by these examples. The scope of protection of this embodiment should be interpreted in accordance with the claims below, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of rights of this embodiment.

Claims (10)

In the method of operating a robot frying device linked to a guide device,
Receiving order information including a first menu selected by an orderer and first selection information associated with the first menu;
extracting a first recipe corresponding to the first menu from a pre-stored recipe, and generating garnish information and seasoning information based on the first recipe and the first selection information;
Generating cooking instruction information corresponding to the order information based on the first recipe, the garnish information, and the seasoning information, wherein the cooking instruction information includes identification information of the guide device unit corresponding to each cooking order; and
Providing the cooking instruction information to the guide device corresponding to the identification information,
The identification information is a method of operating a robot frying device including information on a specific component of the guide device unit on which the cooking instruction information is displayed.
According to claim 1,
providing a user terminal with an interface including at least one menu and selection information associated with each menu;
Receiving the order information from the user terminal through the interface;
A method of operating a robot frying device further comprising providing a cooking image corresponding to at least one of the first menu and the first selection information included in the order information to at least one of the user terminal and the guide device unit. .
According to claim 1,
Receiving user information of the orderer who entered the order information from the user terminal;
Crawling past order information and past comment information corresponding to the user information;
generating a customized reference value for the orderer's food preference based on the past order information and the past comment information; and
A method of operating a robot frying device further comprising updating the first selection information based on the custom reference value.
According to clause 3,
The customized reference value consists of a plurality of parameters for the taste or cooking method of the food preferred by the orderer,
The updating step further includes changing the first selection information in consideration of the plurality of parameters.
According to claim 1,
A method of operating a robot frying device further comprising monitoring a cooking process progressing according to the cooking instruction information using a workbench sensor unit included in the guide device unit, and generating cooking progress information based on this.
According to clause 5,
calculating a difference between the cooking progress information and the cooking instruction information; and
When the difference value is greater than a preset range value, the operating method of the robot frying device further includes the step of updating the cooking instruction information based on the cooking progress information.
According to claim 1,
Tracking the location of a cooking worker;
determining whether the worker's position corresponds to an area requiring work corresponding to the cooking instruction information;
generating location guide information for the worker based on the worker area corresponding to the worker location and the work required area; and
A method of operating a robot frying device further comprising providing the position guide information to the guide device included in the operator area.
According to claim 1,
The guide device unit includes at least one of a display unit and a speaker module.
According to claim 1,
The cooking instruction information includes first guide information for controlling LED modules corresponding to the garnish information and the seasoning information, respectively.
According to claim 1,
The cooking instruction information includes second guide information for controlling opening and closing of a storage device corresponding to the garnish information and the seasoning information, respectively.

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