Abstract: The invention relates to a food preparation entity comprising a cavity (2) for receiving food (3) to be prepared and at least two cameras (4, 5) for capturing images of the food (3) included in the cavity (2), wherein said cameras (4, 5) are positioned such that images are captured from different points of view, wherein each camera (4, 5) comprises a certain field of view (4.1, 5.1), wherein immediately adjacent fields of view (4.1,5.1) of said cameras (4, 5) at least partially overlap and wherein a processing entity (6) is provided which is configured to calculate three-dimensional information of the food (3) included in the cavity (2) based on the images provided by the cameras (4, 5).

Abstract: A method for treating food in an appliance (14) by at least one treatment device of the appliance (14) comprises the steps of a. providing a food recognition system with at least one camera image of a food item to be treated by the appliance (14)(S1), b. picture data about the food item by extracting a number of at least one characteristic features of the food item from the at least one camera image (S2), c. assigning a food identification to the food item based on at least one of the number of characteristic features (S4, S6), d. executing a food treatment process or program allocated to the assigned food identification (S8). According to the invention, the camera image is provided during step a. (S1) by an external camera device (12, 14), wherein the camera image provision is executed—by data retrieval by the food recognition system, and/or—by data transfer by the mobile camera device (12, 20), and/or—on the operator's initiation.

Abstract: A control method for operating a cooking oven in a deep-frying program which is configured for a predetermined set temperature is disclosed, wherein the cooking oven has an oven cavity, a tray arranged within the oven cavity, a bottom heating element for heating the bottom of the cavity, a fan located at the rear wall of the cavity, and a ring heating element surrounding the fan.

Abstract: A method for data communication with a domestic appliance by a mobile computer device. The domestic appliance and the mobile computer device are interconnected or interconnectable via a wireless data connection. The wireless data connection is adapted for transferring signals between the domestic appliance and the mobile computer device. Further, the present invention relates to application software for the mobile computer device. Moreover, the present invention relates to a domestic appliance. Additionally, the present invention relates to a mobile computer device including a display or touch screen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for calculating three-dimensional information of food received within a cavity of a food preparation entity, the method comprising the steps of: capturing at least one image of said food received within the cavity by a plenoptic camera, said image comprising information regarding the light intensity and the direction of light rays traveling in space; or capturing at least two images of said food received within the cavity, said images being taken from different positions during movement of a camera; or capturing at least two images of said food received within the cavity using a camera, said images comprising different focus points; and processing the at least one image in order to establish three-dimensional information of said food received within the cavity.

Abstract: A camera module (10) for use in a household environment comprising plural household appliances is described. The camera module comprises: a camera (22); control circuitry (24) configured to control operation of the camera module (10) and to generate a data signal from images picked up by the camera (22); a transmitter (26) for wireless transmission of the data signal; a power supply (28) for powering the camera module (10); a housing (14) for accommodating the afore-mentioned components; and fixation means (15) provided at the housing (14) for removably mounting the camera module (10) selectively at any of the plural household appliances.

Abstract: Appliance for processing food and method of operating the same The present application in particular is related to a method of operating a cooking appliance, in which a food category of a food item automatically can be assigned based on features extracted from an image of the food item. For improving assignment, the method is provided with self learning performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for performing a cooking process on a food product ready to be cooked on the basis of a cooking recipe information provided in a cooking recipe (10). At least one food model (30) is generated on the basis of the cooking recipe information and a database (14, 16, 20, 22, 26, 28). The cooking recipe (10) comprises at least one of the information about: —an ingredient, —a preparation step or process, —the shape of unprocessed food, and —composition, properties and condition of the food product. The database (14, 16, 20, 22, 26, 28) comprises information about ingredients and/or unprocessed food, which may be basic nutrient information of ingredients and/or unprocessed food, particularly information about content of at least one of: water, fat, carbohydrates and proteins. The database (14, 16, 20, 22, 26, 28) may also comprise, in addition or alternatively, information about at least one thermal property of the unprocessed food or food product ready to be cooked.

Abstract: A control method for operating a cooking oven in a deep-frying program which is configured for a predetermined set temperature is disclosed, wherein the cooking oven has an oven cavity, a tray arranged within the oven cavity, a bottom heating element for heating the bottom of the cavity, a fan located at the rear wall of the cavity, and a ring heating element surrounding the fan.

Abstract: A system for preparing or semi-preparing food that includes at least one 3D printer and at least one food supporting device. The 3D printer includes at least one extruder for delivering and modelling at least one food paste and/or food powder onto the food supporting device, and at least one heating device for preheating the food paste and/or the food powder and at least one cooling device for precooling the food paste and/or the food powder. The 3D printer is controlled or controllable by a user interface, microcontroller, computer and/or computer program. The system includes at least one cooking hob for heating the modelled food on the food supporting device. The temperature for each food paste and/or food powder is individually adjustable. The food supporting device is a pan, cooking vessel, cooking pot, tray, plancha or container arranged on a cooking zone of the cooking hob.

Abstract: A cooking device with at least one cooking region comprises a control unit (2) configured to be coupled with a communication interface (12,16) for receiving voice signals as control commands from a user or data signals as control commands from a remote control device. The control unit (2) is configured for controlling a power supply to the at least one cooking region (4-1,4-2,4-3). The control unit (2) is configured to accept commands from the communication interface (12,16) only upon recognition of the presence of the user.

Abstract: A method for controlling a smart appliance via a mobile device is disclosed herein. The mobile device is in communication with the smart appliance. The method includes the steps of sensing a current value of an operational feature of the smart appliance, communicating the current value to the mobile device, determining whether the current value matches another value that is related to the one operational feature, generating instructions to the smart appliance to adjust its current value to match the another value if the current and another values do not match, and communicating these instructions to the smart appliance. The method can be executed by software.

Abstract: A mobile device for communicating with a smart appliance and the Internet is disclosed. The mobile device includes a sensing element for detecting a current value of an operational features of the smart appliance. A memory including relationships between other values and operational features is provided. A processor is also provided for accessing the memory and comparing the current and other values to determine whether there is a match. If the values do not match, the process generates and sends instructions to the smart appliance to adjust its settings so as to bring the current and other values into alignment. The mobile device is also in communication with the Internet where the mobile device may draw upon online resources to perform or support performing any of the above steps.

Abstract: A cooking appliance is disclosed having a sensing element that is arranged and configured to detect a current value of an operational feature. A memory is present which includes a database of a table of data of other values related to the operational features. Via a processor, the cooking appliance can access the database and compare the current and other values. When the current and other values do not match, the processor can then generate instructions to a control unit to cause the cooking appliance to adjust its settings such that the current value matches the other value. The operational features may include operating temperature, temperature setting, mode of heat generation and other settings on the cooking appliance.

Abstract: A mobile device for communicating with a smart appliance is disclosed. The mobile device includes a sensing element for detecting a current value of an operational feature of the smart appliance. A memory including a database including a table of data of other values associated with operational features is included or accessible online. The mobile device includes a processor for accessing the database, comparing the relevant current and other values and, when they do not match, generate instructions to the smart appliance to adjust its settings so as to bring the current and other values into alignment. The mobile device is configured to communicate with the smart appliance in a first state wherein data flows from the smart appliance to the mobile device only; and in a second state wherein the data flows in both directions.

Abstract: A method for data communication with a domestic appliance by a mobile computer device. The domestic appliance and the mobile computer device are interconnected or interconnectable via a wireless data connection. The wireless data connection is adapted for transferring signals between the domestic appliance and the mobile computer device. Further, the present invention relates to application software for the mobile computer device. Moreover, the present invention relates to a domestic appliance. Additionally, the present invention relates to a mobile computer device including a display or touch screen.

Abstract: A cavity (4) for a cooking appliance (2), in particular an oven cavity (4) for a domestic oven, comprising at least one cavity wall (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d) defining a cooking chamber (6) for cooking foodstuff and having an inner surface (10) facing towards the cooking chamber (6), a central opening for placing foodstuff into the cooking chamber (6), wherein the inner surface (10) is at least partially provided with a non-stick and/or non-wetting coating (16) comprising at least a first layer (18), wherein the first layer (18) is obtained by a sol-gel process from a first composition comprising a silica sol and a silane and/or wherein the cavity (4) further comprises a heat reflection shield system (26) having at least one heat reflection shield (28) to reduce the heat radiation produced by heating elements (30) being arranged within the cavity (4) against the non-stick and/or non-wetting coating (16).

Abstract: The invention relates to a food preparation entity comprising a cavity (2) for receiving food (3) to be prepared and at least two cameras (4, 5) for capturing images of the food (3) included in the cavity (2), wherein said cameras (4, 5) are positioned such that images are captured from different points of view, wherein each camera (4, 5) comprises a certain field of view (4.1, 5.1), wherein immediately adjacent fields of view (4.1,5.1) of said cameras (4, 5) at least partially overlap and wherein a processing entity (6) is provided which is configured to calculate three-dimensional information of the food (3) included in the cavity (2) based on the images provided by the cameras (4, 5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for calculating three-dimensional information of food received within a cavity of a food preparation entity, the method comprising the steps of: capturing at least one image of said food received within the cavity by a plenoptic camera, said image comprising information regarding the light intensity and the direction of light rays traveling in space; or capturing at least two images of said food received within the cavity, said images being taken from different positions during movement of a camera; or capturing at least two images of said food received within the cavity using a camera, said images comprising different focus points; and processing the at least one image in order to establish three-dimensional information of said food received within the cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for calculating three-dimensional information of food received within a cavity of a food preparation entity, the method comprising the steps of: capturing at least one image of said food received within the cavity by a plenoptic camera, said image comprising information regarding the light intensity and the direction of light rays traveling in space; or capturing at least two images of said food received within the cavity, said images being taken from different positions during movement of a camera; or capturing at least two images of said food received within the cavity using a camera, said images comprising different focus points; and processing the at least one image in order to establish three-dimensional information of said food received within the cavity.