COOKING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Seongjae Ji of Suwon-si (KR)

Sanghyun Yeo of Suwon-si (KR)

Jaeseok Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Jihyung Ha of Suwon-si (KR)

Moonkyu Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Jaegyeong Ma of Suwon-si (KR)

Byungduck Seo of Suwon-si (KR)

Sunghoo Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Jongho Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Seungcheol Jeong of Suwon-si (KR)

COOKING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18402321 titled 'COOKING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a cooking apparatus with a camera inside the cooking chamber to capture images. The apparatus includes a cooling fan for the camera and a motor to control its rotation for cleaning purposes.

Key Features and Innovation:

Cooking apparatus with a camera inside the cooking chamber
Camera cooling fan and motor for cleaning mode
Controller to operate the camera and motor

Potential Applications: The technology can be used in smart cooking appliances, industrial ovens, and food processing equipment.

Problems Solved: The technology addresses the issue of maintaining cleanliness and visibility inside cooking chambers, ensuring food safety and quality.

Benefits:

Improved monitoring and control of cooking processes
Enhanced safety and hygiene standards
Efficient cleaning and maintenance of the camera system

Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in commercial kitchens, restaurants, food production facilities, and smart home cooking devices.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to camera systems in cooking appliances and automated cleaning mechanisms for cameras.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in camera technology for cooking appliances and innovations in automated cleaning systems for cameras.

Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the camera cooling fan contribute to the overall functionality of the cooking apparatus? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different types of cooking equipment?

Original Abstract Submitted

A cooking apparatus includes a case, a cooking chamber formed inside the case, a camera configured to obtain an image inside of the cooking chamber, a transparent member, a camera cooling fan configured to blow air toward the camera, a motor configured to rotate the camera cooling fan, and a controller to be electrically connected to the camera and the motor. The controller is configured to operate the camera to obtain a first image inside of the cooking chamber, configured to identify foreign substance-related information of a lens of the camera or the transparent member based on the first image, and configured to control an operation of the motor to perform a cleaning mode, in which the camera cooling fan is rotated at a first rotation speed for a first rotation time, based on the determining that the foreign substance is present.