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Control of appliances, kitchen and home

By applying machine vision technology and projection sensing systems to kitchen equipment, it solves the problems of complex kitchen operations and user convenience, provides an intuitive and easy-to-use control interface, improves cooking efficiency and social interaction, and is especially suitable for the elderly and disabled people use.

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-06-13
APPLE INC
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[0005] There is considerable discussion in the literature of home automation, the "digital home" and related topics, especially about entertainment systems (e.g. TVs, game programs, audio systems) that can be networked together, but there is little commercial use of these
In some cases, the features that companies add to differentiate their products actually make the appliance more difficult to use

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[0072] Figure 1a Shown is an embodiment of the invention on a countertop at an island, comprising a washable work surface and a display surface, wherein in addition to sensing, a person's hands or fingers or a work object placed on the surface is photoelectrically Sensing. In addition, sensing of physical control parts such as knobs and switches is also shown, which is also desirable for control or other purposes.

[0073] Figure 1a The kitchen cabinet 100 of the present invention is shown in side view, in this case with the unique ability to aid in food preparation in a kitchen island 101 . The present invention utilizes RTD devices as shown in the inventor's many co-pending applications and patents, and utilizes a TV camera or other photosensor and projector combination 105 (controlled by a computer 106 ) in a device such as 102 forming part of a kitchen cabinet. projected on a screen and sense for example human hands or fingers or processing objects or food or other mate...

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The disclosed invention is generally in the field of control of appliances in the home, and in their networking and connectivity also with audio systems and internet sources and the integration of these elements in a connected manner. Preferred apparatus generally employs a video projection system and one or more TV cameras. Embodiments of the invention may be used to enhance the social interaction and enjoyment of persons in the kitchen and reduce the work of food preparation. The invention may be used in many rooms of the house, and contribute to the well being of seniors and others living therein.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Application 61 / 054,643, Meal Preparation and Appliance Control, filed May 20, 2008. [0002] This application is the inventor's co-pending application 12 / 358404 (application date is January 23, 2009); 11 / 980722 (application date is October 31, 2007); 11 / 980721 (application date is October 31, 2007 11 / 980710 (application date on October 31, 2007); 11 / 832134 (application date on August 1, 2007); 11 / 272868 (application date on November 15, 2005); 11 / 045131 (application date dated January 31, 2005); and 10 / 934762 (filing date September 7, 2004), the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference. [0003] This application also relates to the inventor's co-pending applications 11 / 980718 (filing date October 31, 2007); 11 / 980715 (filing date October 31, 2007); 11 / 495666 (application date on July 31, 2006); 11 / 439442 (application date on May 24, 2006); 11 / 376158 (application date on March 16, 2006); 11 / 371224 (app...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G05B19/042G06F3/01G06F3/03G01F1/708G06F3/0488
CPCG01F23/292G05B2219/2643G05B19/0423H05B6/64G05B2219/31048G06F3/0425G06F3/0304G05B2219/23031A47L15/0063G06F3/017F24C7/082H05B2213/04H05B6/6435F24C15/2021G06F3/0346
Inventor T·R·普赖尔
Owner APPLE INC
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