Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240093876). COOKING APPARATUS simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 COOKING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 COOKING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
COOKING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sooncheol Kweon of Suwon-si (KR)
Hanseong Kang of Suwon-si (KR)
COOKING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240093876 titled 'COOKING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a cooking apparatus with a camera positioned above a transparent member to capture images of the inside of the cooking chamber.
- The cooking apparatus includes a main body, an inner case forming a cooking chamber, a heating device, a transparent member as part of the upper wall of the inner case, and a camera above the transparent member.
- The camera is positioned to capture images of the inside of the cooking chamber through the transparent member, with a viewing angle of 80 degrees or more along the left and right direction of the main body.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in smart kitchen appliances, cooking classes, and food blogging platforms.
Problems Solved
This innovation allows users to monitor the cooking process without opening the chamber, leading to more precise cooking results and convenience.
Benefits
The camera provides a visual aid for users to monitor the cooking progress, potentially reducing errors and improving overall cooking experience.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Cooking Experience with Camera Monitoring Technology"
Possible Prior Art
There are existing cooking appliances with cameras for monitoring, but the specific configuration described in this patent application may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does the camera connect to external devices for viewing the images captured?
The patent application does not specify the connectivity options for the camera to transmit the images to external devices.
What resolution and quality of images can the camera capture?
The patent application does not detail the specifications of the camera in terms of image resolution and quality.
Original Abstract Submitted
a cooking apparatus including a main body; an inner case which forms a cooking chamber; a heating device configured to heat the cooking chamber; a transparent member configured as at least a portion of an upper wall of the inner case; and a camera disposed above the transparent member, wherein the camera and the transparent member are configured so that the camera is operable to capture an image, through the transparent member, of an inside of the cooking chamber, and a viewing angle (a) of the camera along a left and right direction of the main body is 80 degrees or more.
