18275636. COOKING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)
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COOKING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
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COOKING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18275636 titled 'COOKING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure relates to a cooking device and a control method thereof, specifically a cooking device using heat, such as an oven, and a control method thereof. The device includes a main body, a cooking chamber with multiple stages supporting racks for food, a door, a camera module capturing images of the food position, a sliding portion moving the rack, and a controller measuring food volume using captured images.
- Main components of the cooking device:
- Main body
- Cooking chamber with multiple stages supporting racks
- Door
- Camera module capturing images of food position
- Sliding portion moving the rack
- Controller measuring food volume using captured images
- Functionality of the cooking device:
- Captures images of food position for measurement
- Moves racks between positions for easy access
- Measures food volume for cooking accuracy
- Potential applications of this technology:
- Smart cooking appliances
- Automated cooking processes
- Food volume measurement in industrial kitchens
- Problems solved by this technology:
- Inaccurate food volume measurement
- Difficulty in accessing food in the cooking chamber
- Lack of automation in cooking processes
- Benefits of this technology:
- Improved cooking accuracy
- Enhanced user convenience
- Time-saving in cooking processes
- Potential commercial applications of this technology:
- Smart kitchen appliances for homes
- Industrial cooking equipment
- Restaurant ovens with advanced features
- Possible prior art:
- Traditional ovens without automated volume measurement
- Manual rack positioning in conventional cooking devices
- Unanswered Questions
- How does the camera module capture images of the food position accurately?
- Unanswered Questions
The camera module is positioned in the upper portion of the cooking chamber to capture clear images of the rack and food position. However, the exact mechanism of how it ensures accurate image capture is not detailed in the abstract.
- What technology is used in the sliding portion to move the rack between positions?
The abstract mentions a sliding portion that moves the rack between a first position outside the cooking chamber and a second position inside. The specific technology or mechanism used in this sliding portion is not elaborated upon.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to a cooking device and a control method thereof and, more specifically, a cooking device using heat, such as an oven, and a control method thereof. The present disclosure may comprise: a main body; a cooking chamber which is provided in the main body so that one surface thereof is open, and includes a plurality of stages supporting positions of racks on which food to be cooked is accommodated; a door installed on the opened surface of the main body; a camera module which is provided in the upper portion of the cooking chamber and includes a camera capturing an image of the position of the rack on which the food to be cooked is accommodated in the cooking chamber; a sliding portion which moves the rack between a first position outside the cooking chamber and a second position in the cooking chamber; and a controller which measures the volume of the food to be cooked by using a first captured image that is captured at the first position and a second captured image that is captured at the second position by the camera module.
