Water level control device based on machine vision during rice cooking

Abstract

The invention discloses a water level control device based on machine vision during rice cooking. The control device comprises a base, a measurement element, a rack, a rice pot, a power source wire, a water pump, a controller, a camera and a spotlight, wherein the rice pot is arranged on the base; the front surface of the base is provided with operation buttons and a display screen, and the operation buttons and the display screen are all electrically connected to the controller. The water level control device has the advantages that after rice is washed in a manual mode, an appropriate amount of water is poured into the rice pot, the rice pot is placed into an automatic water level control device for rice cooking, the measurement element is inserted into the rice pot, and the camera conducts water level detection and judgement on the locations of the rice and the water inside the rice pot; an accurate proportion of the water and the rice is set by a setting program in the controller or in a manual mode, and a control command in which the water level is controlled by the controller for automatic control is sent; by using the water level control device based on the machine vision during rice cooking, the time and water resources can be saved, and it is ensured that the demands can be met; as for different bands of rice, the proportion of rice and water can be automatically controlled, and the rice cooking effect is great.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the field of daily necessities, in particular to a machine vision-based rice steaming water level control device. Background technique [0002] Steamed rice is one of the protagonists in the daily diet of Chinese people and a staple food in southern China. Rice can be blended with the five flavors, which can almost supply the nutrients needed by the whole body. Rice is flat in nature and sweet in taste; it has the effects of nourishing the middle and nourishing Qi, invigorating the spleen and nourishing the stomach, benefiting the essence and strengthening the will, harmonizing the five internal organs, dredging the blood vessels, improving ears and eyesight, relieving restlessness, quenching thirst, and relieving diarrhea. The rice with the embryo and aleurone layer contains 90% of the essential nutrients for the human body, and the various nutrients are very balanced, so it is the best staple food. The appearance of rice ca...

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Problems solved by technology

[0003] However, different brands of rice have different ratios of water to rice, generally between 1 and 1.2. When adding water to rice before steaming, each person often needs to add and pour water repeatedly, which wastes time and water resources

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