Multifunctional aspirating hood for household use
A multifunctional aspirating hood for household use comprises, in the front part of its body (1), a multimedia apparatus (2) including a monitor (3) as a terminal unit of interaction with a plurality of devices useful when using the kitchen and managing the home. The monitor (3) may comprise of a touch screen for user input. The multimedia apparatus (2) may provide the following services: television (TV), video telephone, video intercom, possibility of occupying children and elderly persons, safeguarding the house and giving alarm, internet use, interpreting users voice commands, a graphical user interface with windows technique and a diagnostic software to call service for repair.
1. Technical Field
The present invention relates to a multifunctional aspirating hood for household use.
2. Background Art
In recent years, aspirating hoods for household use have undergone considerable technological advances, since the need for a more balanced and controlled home environment is felt ever more acutely. Highly sophisticated means are used to control the power of aspiration motors, filters with timed indicator light, illumination, as well as to automate start-up, to time maximum motor speed, for gas sensors, etc. There are also hoods that approach the cooking range. In any case, all these means serve specific purposes, pertaining to the typical functions of a hood, i.e. aspiration and purification. Even in last generation hoods such tasks are individual and disconnected from each other: for example, no fault control is provided. Above all, known hoods lack any convenience for the user during the time, always quit long, (s)he spends in the kitchen.
DISCLOSURE OF INVENTIONTherefore, the present invention aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks.
In particular, an object of the invention is to provide a household hood with functions which go beyond the common field of use of this household appliance.
Another object of the invention is to provide a household hood that has a mutually integrated functions.
A further object of the invention is to provide a household hood which provides new opportunities. and enhances the convenience of those who spend much of their time in the kitchen.
Therefore, the present invention provides a multifunctional household aspirating hood, which from a general point of view is characterised in that it comprises, in the front part of its body, a multimedia apparatus including a monitor as a terminal unit of interaction with a plurality of devices useful when using the kitchen and managing the home.
Further characteristics of the invention shall become more readily apparent from the detailed description that follows, of a preferred embodiment shown purely by way of non limiting example in the accompanying drawings in which:
With reference initially to
With reference now to
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The hood according to the invention is a more active and intelligent household appliance than conventional ones. It provides kitchen operators with a multiplicity of services thanks to the multimedia apparatus. Said apparatus, through the lectern monitor with adjustable inclination, but also adjustable height, can make life easier, more joyful, more creative. The apparatus can automatically control the general functions of the hood; inform with the TV and entertain with music; allow to communicate by video telephone or video intercom; watch the doors and windows of the home, as well as children, the elderly, persons who are not self-sufficient and visitors with a related alarm; allow to communicate via Internet through a modem for downloading recipes, as well as all information typically available in the network; intelligently control energy consumption through a micro-controller (not shown), with adequate software according to actual needs; having a recipe book on an archive, with the capability of personalising the user's own recipes, right above the work counter. Thanks to a selection, commands become vocal leaving the hands free, in contact with foods.
In the lower area 66 of the display can be inserted command windows to control the hood.
Lastly, the diagnostic software provides the capability, in automatic mode via Internet, of calling technical personnel directly in case of failure, and to be connected 24 hours a day with a service centre.
A hood with these automated functions integrates the functions of communicating and of having directly above the work counter multimedia information useful for household activities and life within the home, making every day life simpler and pleasant, and of controlling and optimising consumption with considerable energy savings.
With the hood according to the invention, a world wide recipe book can be -archived and available for direct consultation during cooking operations, with the ability to add personalised recipes.
The monitor and the speakers with related microphone are an integral part of a video intercom and video telephone system with the possibility of communicating without being distracted from the activity in the kitchen.
Through the remote cameras, the monitor allows total control of the home, in particular its entries and the rooms of children or elderly persons.
The multimedia apparatus applied to the hood according to the invention is useful as an alarm system for intrusions, fires or floods, with automatic alert call, through the incorporated telephone, to the owner and to any rescue forces, recording images for subsequent checks.
The monitor is connected to a video card for viewing TV, DVD, CD ROM, Internet and Intranet programs.
Through the direct information on the monitor, managed by the computer, motor consumption, lights and times are optimised to obtain considerable energy savings.
The invention as conceived can be subject to numerous modifications and variants, without thereby departing from the scope of the innovative concept.
DESCRIPTION1. Technical Field
The present invention relates to a multifunctional aspirating hood for household use.
2. Background Art
In recent years, aspirating hoods for household use have undergone considerable technological advances, since the need for a more balanced and controlled home environment is felt ever more acutely. Highly sophisticated means are used to control the power of aspiration motors, filters with timed indicator light, illumination, as well as to automate start-up, to time maximum motor speed, for gas sensors, etc. There are also hoods that approach the cooking range. In any case, all these means serve specific purposes, pertaining to the typical functions of a hood, i.e. aspiration and purification. Even in last generation hoods such tasks are individual and disconnected from each other: for example, no fault control is provided. Above all, known hoods lack any convenience for the user during the time, always quit long, (s)he spends in the kitchen.
DISCLOSURE OF INVENTIONTherefore, the present invention aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks.
In particular, an object of the invention is to provide a household hood with functions which go beyond the common field of use of this household appliance.
Another object of the invention is to provide a household hood that has a mutually integrated functions.
A further object of the invention is to provide a household hood which provides new opportunities. and enhances the convenience of those who spend much of their time in the kitchen.
Therefore, the present invention provides a multifunctional household aspirating hood, which from a general point of view is characterised in that it comprises, in the front part of its body, a multimedia apparatus including a monitor as a terminal unit of interaction with a plurality of devices useful when using the kitchen and managing the home.
Further characteristics of the invention shall become more readily apparent from the detailed description that follows, of a preferred embodiment shown purely by way of non limiting example in the accompanying drawings in which:
With reference initially to
With reference now to
Hereafter, with reference to
In particular,
The hood according to the invention is a more active and intelligent household appliance than conventional ones. It provides kitchen operators with a multiplicity of services thanks to the multimedia apparatus. Said apparatus, through the lectern monitor with adjustable inclination, but also adjustable height, can make life easier, more joyful, more creative. The apparatus can automatically control the general functions of the hood; inform with the TV and entertain with music; allow to communicate by video telephone or video intercom; watch the doors and windows of the home, as well as children, the elderly, persons who are not self-sufficient and visitors with a related alarm; allow to communicate via Internet through a modem for downloading recipes, as well as all information typically available in the network; intelligently control energy consumption through a micro-controller (not shown), with adequate software according to actual needs; having a recipe book on an archive, with the capability of personalising the user's own recipes, right above the work counter. Thanks to a selection, commands become vocal leaving the hands free, in contact with foods.
In the lower area 66 of the display can be inserted command windows to control the hood.
Lastly, the diagnostic software provides the capability, in automatic mode via Internet, of calling technical personnel directly in case of failure, and to be connected 24 hours a day with a service centre.
A hood with these automated functions integrates the functions of communicating and of having directly above the work counter multimedia information useful for household activities and life within the home, making every day life simpler and pleasant, and of controlling and optimising consumption with considerable energy savings.
With the hood according to the invention, a world wide recipe book can be archived and available for direct consultation during cooking operations, with the ability to add personalised recipes.
The monitor and the speakers with related microphone are an integral part of a video intercom and video telephone system with the possibility of communicating without being distracted from the activity in the kitchen.
Through the remote cameras, the monitor allows total control of the home, in particular its entries and the rooms of children or elderly persons.
The multimedia apparatus applied to the hood according to the invention is useful as an alarm system for intrusions, fires or floods, with automatic alert call, through the incorporated telephone, to the owner and to any rescue forces, recording images for subsequent checks.
The monitor is connected to a video card for viewing TV, DVD, CD ROM, Internet and Intranet programs.
Through the direct information on the monitor, managed by the computer, motor consumption, lights and times are optimised to obtain considerable energy savings.
The invention as conceived can be subject to numerous modifications and variants, without thereby departing from the scope of the innovative concept.
Claims
1. A multifunctional aspirating hood for household use, characterised in that it comprises, in the front part of its body (1), a multimedia apparatus (2) including a monitor (3) as a terminal unit of interaction with a plurality of devices useful when using the kitchen and managing the home.
2. Hood as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said monitor (3) is provided with a touch screen (4).
3. Hood as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said monitor (3) is the video terminal of a computer (22) connected to a unit for commanding the general functions of the hood.
4. Hood as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said monitor (3) is connected to antennas and cables of television networks.
5. Hood as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said monitor (3) is connected to video telephone and video intercom apparatuses.
6. Hood as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said monitor (3) is connected to video cameras for watching home accesses and areas occupied by persons requiring surveillance such as children, the elderly, persons who are not self-sufficient and visitors.
7. Hood as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said monitor (3) is connected to alarm systems located in areas of interest of the home.
8. Hood as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said monitor (3) is the video terminal of a computer (22) connected to the Internet and to other telecommunications network via modem.
9. Hood as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said monitor (3) is the video terminal of a computer (22) connected to a micro-controller of energy consumption.
10. Hood as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said monitor (3) is the video terminal of a computer (22) and it is provided with a device for voice commands.
11. Hood as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that on said monitor (3) is an initial standard display, divided into windows (60 through 65) for the different sectors of interest.
12. Hood as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said monitor (3) is the video terminal of a computer (22) where a diagnostic software is installed for automatically calling service personnel to repair failures and with other service centres.
13. Hood as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said monitor (3) is a lectern monitor with adjustable inclination-through a support (5) with ball joint.
14. Hood as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said monitor (3) is the video terminal of a computer (22) provided with a reader (15) for DVD, DVR, CD ROM and floppy disk.
15. Hood as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said monitor (3) is the video terminal of a computer (22) provided with a video camera (16).
16. Hood as claimed in claim 1, characterised in. that said monitor (3) is the video terminal of a computer (22) provided with at least one speaker (10, 11) and with a microphone (12).
17. Hood as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said monitor (3) is the video terminal of a computer (22) connected to a series of sensors (21) for analysing the environmental state.
Type: Application
Filed: Nov 24, 2004
Publication Date: Apr 26, 2007
Inventor: Alberto Patarchi (Ostia Lido)
Application Number: 10/580,339
International Classification: F24C 15/30 (20060101);