摘要:
The invention provides a computer implemented method and system for providing a set of parameters, for example operational control parameters, to a domestic appliance for controlling operation of the appliance when processing a consumable product such as coffee, tea, wine, rice or the like. The method comprises uploading to a network based server from a third party entity such as a producer, supplier, distributor or seller of a consumable product an optimized or preferred set of one or more control parameters for processing the consumable product based on its identity and/or one or more specified characteristics of the product. The set of parameters is stored in a network storage device such as a database under control of the server. The set of parameters is stored in association with its identity and/or one or more specified characteristics. At a network connected appliance for processing a consumable product, the method includes receiving information identifying the consumable product and/or one or more characteristics of said consumable product. In response to receipt of said information at the appliance, the appliance is controlled to automatically send data over said network to said server. At the server, the data is processed to identify the consumable product and/or the identity of the one or more characteristics of said consumable product and, in response, to retrieve said stored set of one or more parameters from said network storage device and send them over said network to said appliance.
摘要:
Provided is an apparatus for automatically breathing a beverage such as red wine by passing oxygen into the beverage for a set period of time. The apparatus has an air processing system which takes in atmospheric air and processes it to concentrate its oxygen content to as much as or even higher than 90% oxygen by volume. The apparatus comprises a controller for automatically controlling parameters of the oxygen breathing process including a time period for delivery of oxygen concentrated air to a beverage where the time period is predetermined in accordance with one or more characteristics or qualities of the beverage.
摘要:
A device for heating and/or vaporizing a fluid is provided. The device comprises a heat conductive inner conduit defining a fluid flow pathway. An electrically powered heating element is arranged to surround said inner conduit whereby heat energy from the heating element heats fluid passing through the fluid flow pathway. A casing is provided to sealedly surround the heating element. An exterior surface of the casing is in communication with a space into which heated fluid or vapour is emitted from the outlet of the inner conduit. The casing is heat conductive such that heat energy is received from the heating element heats fluid within said space. Fluid such as water can be efficiently heated by passing it through the fluid flow pathway and having it contact the exterior surface of the casing for double heating. Also, by restricting water flow through the fluid flow pathway can result in easy generation of steam. By having a fluid flow pathway through the heating element, this results in more efficient heating of water and saving in energy. Furthermore, it maintains the operating temperature of the heating element at a lower range thereby the life of the heating element is extended.
摘要:
Provided is a liquid stirring apparatus of the type using a non-contact drive mechanism (4) where the stirrer is driven through a magnetic drive effect without a mechanical connection member intruding through a wall of a container (2) for receiving a liquid to be stirred. The stirrer is received in use within the container (2). The non-connect driving mechanism (4) is arranged externally of the container (2). A holder is provided for positioning the stirrer within the container (2) where the holder is not integrally formed with the container (2), but is a separate component therefrom. The holder is not affixed to the container (2), but locates within the container (2) such that it positions the stirrer adjacent a wall of the container (2) near to the external location of the non-contact drive mechanism (4). The holder is manually removable from the container (2) and the stirrer is manually removable from the holder for cleaning.
摘要:
The invention provides a method and an appliance for processing a consumable product based on information derived from a social network. The method comprises connecting said domestic appliance to a communications network so that a user of the appliance can exchange information through a social network hosted by said communications network with any other network connected devices and particularly with other users of domestic appliances for processing a consumable product of a same general class or type of consumable product. The user of the domestic appliance may receive information as a result of the exchange of information which adjusts or modifies the operation or performance of their domestic appliance in connection with processing a consumable product of a specific identity, brand and/or specific characteristics.
摘要:
Provided is a liquid stirring apparatus of the type using a non-contact drive mechanism (4) where the stirrer is driven through a magnetic drive effect without a mechanical connection member intruding through a wall of a container (2) for receiving a liquid to be stirred. The stirrer is received in use within the container (2). The non-connect driving mechanism (4) is arranged externally of the container (2). A holder is provided for positioning the stirrer within the container (2) where the holder is not integrally formed with the container (2), but is a separate component therefrom. The holder is not affixed to the container (2), but locates within the container (2) such that it positions the stirrer adjacent a wall of the container (2) near to the external location of the non-contact drive mechanism (4). The holder is manually removable from the container (2) and the stirrer is manually removable from the holder for cleaning.