DE102006009846B4 - Method for operating a household appliance, in particular a household oven, and operating and display device - Google Patents

Abstract

Method for operating a domestic appliance, in particular a household oven,
By means of an operating and display device (1),
Having at least one display (2) on which at least one piece of information can be displayed,
- Has a contact screen (10) on which various modes can be displayed, and
- Has at least one actuating member (3) for the selection and selection of an information displayed on the display (2),
with the following process steps:
By touching the contact screen (10), an operating mode is selected in an uppermost hierarchical level,
- In a lower hierarchical level, the selection of an information shown on the display (2) by turning or pivoting of the actuator (3) and
- The selection of a symbolized by the information function is performed by pressing this actuator (3).

Description

The The invention relates to a method for operating a household appliance, in particular a household oven and a control and display device for a Home appliance, especially for one Domestic cooking.

The in the DE 103 13 598 A1 The device described has a display on which information can be displayed. Furthermore, control buttons are provided in a known manner to make settings. In order to design the display device in an oven appliance in such a way that it is as cost-effective as possible, even small icons can be visually clearly displayed and yet only a small display area is required, it is provided that the display device has a segment in addition to a pixel graphic display for displaying variable information Display for changing numbers as well as a symbol illumination for the display of user-defined symbols.

The GB 2 323 436 A shows an operating and display device with a screen on which information can be displayed. There are a number of buttons for entering data. It is provided that several buttons are summarized such that they represent individual sectors of a round button. By pressing the individual sectors different inputs can be made. For clear operation, the individual nen sectors can be displayed on the screen and thereby indicate which function the individual switching sectors must be pressed.

Also in the solution according to the DE 202 03 117 U1 a user-friendly operation of a baking oven is sought. Again, a display is provided on the manifold information can be displayed. Data entry is made by means of various operation buttons.

From the DE 103 07 756 A1 a method and an operating device for setting a programmable home appliance is known in which the user to be made in the program and parameter selection switching operations essentially via an operating element and during the programming process and during the program run and after program end for the user certain information about a display element are output. Functions that can be selected by the user from a stored storage via the operating element, such as operating programs or parameter setting, are displayed in a menu on the display element, with each display field having a function stored in the menu. The functions that can be selected by the user are hierarchically structured according to their functional dependency, and the hierarchy can be recognized from the display form in the display menu. The control element is in particular a multiple switch, the switching functions analog or performs incremental functions by tilting, pushing, pulling and / or rotating movement, preferably a joystick.

in the Light of the known solutions the invention has the object, a method for operating of a household appliance, especially a household oven, and a corresponding operating and display device, with the one or more simplified operation of the device possible is. The operation should be as possible simple and obvious can be done.

• – mittels Berühren des Kontaktbildschirmes wird in einer obersten Hierachieebene eine Betriebsart ausgewählt,
• – in einer tieferen Hierachieebene erfolgt die Anwahl einer auf dem Display dargestellten Information, beispielsweise eines Symbols, eines Betriebs-Parameters, eines Datums oder eines Arbeitsmodus des Gerätes, durch Drehen oder Schwenken des Betätigungsorgans und
• – die Auswahl einer durch die Information symbolisierten Funktion erfolgt durch Drücken dieses Betätigungsorgans.

The solution of this problem by the invention is realized according to the method by the features of claim 1. The method for operating a household appliance, in particular a household oven, by means of a control and display device having at least one display on which at least one information can be displayed, having a contact screen on which various modes are displayed, and the at least one actuator for selecting and selecting information displayed on the display comprises the following steps:

• By touching the contact screen, an operating mode is selected in a top hierarchical level,
• - In a lower Hierachieebene the selection of an information displayed on the display, such as a symbol, an operating parameter, a date or a working mode of the device, by turning or pivoting of the actuator and
• - The selection of a symbolized by the information function is performed by pressing this actuator.

The Operating and display device for a household appliance, especially for a Haushaltsgarofen, according to claim 4 is for implementation of the method according to the invention provided and has at least one display on which at least one Information can be displayed on a contact screen the various operating modes are displayed, and at least an actuator for the Selection and selection of information shown on the display on, with the actuator is designed as a combined rotary and push button.

According to the invention therefore a combined rotary and pressure element as an actuator before seen, wherein the selection of a desired parameter, date or mode by turning the organ takes place; the selection of the respective function is made by pressing the same organ. This leads to a simple and ergonomic operation.

A first training provides that the selection of one by the Information symbolized function by pressing a certain peripheral portion the at least partially round actuator is carried out. The Actuator can So have several different peripheral sections or sectors, through which different inputs can be made depending on which Peripheral portion or sector of the actuator is pressed.

The Selecting and / or selecting a symbolized on the display Function can additionally through Touch of the screen or display takes place at the point where the Information is displayed. After that comes a touch-sceen as a display for use.

Prefers is as an actuator an at least partially round element provided; especially Preferably, the actuator is as Completely formed round element. The actuator can several over the Circumference distributed arranged switching elements.

The Display is designed as a contact screen. A preferred Embodiment provides that the display a pixel dot matrix for the has graphical representation. In the case of that, the pixel representation not by self-luminous elements (eg by light-emitting diodes), It may be advantageous if the display is backlit having.

With the invention is achieved that the operation of a household appliance on can be simplified. The combined turning and pressing of the actuator allows in ergonomically favorable Press one way or programming the device.

By the possibly only actuator in the form of the combined rotary and push button the barrier sinks a person who fears too high complexity of operation. An operation of the device is possible with little knowledge, there ultimately - according to a preferred embodiment of the invention - only a single actuator must be served.

In the drawing are embodiments of Invention shown. Show it:

1 1 is a schematic view of a control and display device of a household oven;

2 one too 1 alternative embodiment of the control and display device and

3 another one too 1 alternative embodiment of the control and display device.

In 1 is an operating and display device 1 of a household oven to see a display 2 on which information can be displayed. the display 2 is formed as a dot matrix ("full dot matrix"), ie it can be displayed by appropriate control of the individual points of the matrix any symbols or data. The display can be designed as a light-emitting diode display. However, it can also be configured as an LCD display, so that recommends a backlight in this case.

In 1 are exemplary three information 4 . 5 and 6 represented, each symbolize a type of food ( 4 : Pastries; 5 : Meat; 6 : Fish). Accordingly, various other symbols and data can be represented, which can be accomplished easily due to the use of the dot matrix.

The selection and selection of desired types of food, cooking modes, cooking parameters, programs, etc. takes place in the embodiment according to 1 via a single actuator 3 in the form of a combined rotary and pushbutton. By optionally rasterized in steps turning the actuator 3 in the direction of the double arrow, the desired graphics can be displayed on the screen 2 displayed symbols or parameters are called, which by highlighting the respective symbol or date on the display 2 can be illustrated. By pressing the actuator 3 then the selection of the respective function takes place.

The control of the device ensures that when you press the actuator 3 If appropriate, the corresponding levels of the program flow are displayed one after the other in order to input all the information required in general and / or to select parameters and modes.

In the 2 illustrated embodiment sees an actuator 3 before, which in the present case is designed only as a three-quarter-button. The actuator 3 is here from three switching elements 7 . 8th and 9 each constituting a circular sector and making it possible to modify and confirm data in a particularly simple manner. As with the solution according to 1 can by turning or swiveling the actuator 3 the corresponding symbol or date on the display 2 be selected. By pressing the individual switching elements 7 . 8th respectively. 9 Data can be changed or confirmed.

In the embodiment according to 2 is provided that by pressing the switch 7 one in the display 2 displayed value is reduced while pressing the switch 9 can be increased.

If a value indicated on the display is as desired by the operator, he presses the switch 8th ("OK") confirming a displayed value, parameter or mode. Then the program jumps to the next level and queries the other required data, until finally by pressing the OK button 8th the cooking process can be started.

The selection of information or data can also be done by a display that is designed as a touch screen. Ie. in this case can be done by touching the display 2 the selection of a parameter or mode, which is symbolized by the displayed information.

These Type of selection comes, for example, for the selection of to be prepared Food type in question.

Another possible embodiment of this type is in 3 shown. The control and display device 1 also has a display here 2 to display information. Also available is the actuator 3 which is operated as described above.

In addition, now is another screen 10 present, which is designed as a touch screen, so as a touch screen. On the contact screen 10 are different information 4 . 5 . 6 represented.

The contact screen 10 FIG. 10 illustrates an actuator unit having various touch zones, each of which may have single backlights.

As an example of the operation, the following is stated: By means of the contact screen 10 can - by touching the corresponding touch zones with the finger - first in a top hierarchical level (main category), an operating mode are selected, such as roast, baking, heat finished products or conventional cooking. By actuating the corresponding touch zone, an associated backlight can be activated so that the operator can see which selections have been made.

If a corresponding selection has been made, the display shows 2 Further information of a lower hierarchy level (subcategory) is displayed. The selection on this hierarchical level can then take place in the manner explained by means of the actuator, ie by turning the knob to dial and its selection.

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operator and display device

2

display (Screen)

3

actuator

4

information (Symbol / date)

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information (Symbol / date)

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information (Symbol / date)

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switching elements

8th

switching elements

9

switching elements

10

touch screen (Touch screen)

Claims (10)

Method for operating a domestic appliance, in particular a domestic oven, by means of an operating and display device ( 1 ), - the at least one display ( 2 ), on which at least one piece of information can be displayed, - which has a contact screen ( 10 ), on which different operating modes can be displayed, and - the at least one actuating member ( 3 ) for selecting and selecting one on the display ( 2 ), comprising the following steps: - by touching the contact screen ( 10 ), an operating mode is selected in a top hierarchical level, - in a lower hierarchical level, the selection is made on the display ( 2 ) represented by turning or pivoting of the actuator ( 3 ) and - the selection of a function symbolized by the information takes place by pressing this actuator ( 3 ). Method according to Claim 1, in which the selection of a function symbolized by the information by pressing a specific peripheral section of the at least partially round actuating member ( 3 ) he follows. Method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein upon actuation of a touch zone of the touch screen ( 10 ) an associated backlight is activated to highlight the selection. Operating and display device ( 1 ) for a household appliance, in particular for a Haushaltsgarofen, to carry out the method according to ei Nem of claims 1 to 3, with - at least one display ( 2 ) on which at least one piece of information can be displayed, - a contact screen ( 10 ), on which different operating modes can be represented, and - at least one actuating member ( 3 ) for selecting and selecting one on the display ( 2 ), which actuator ( 3 ) is designed as a combined rotary and push button. Control and display device according to claim 4, wherein the actuating member ( 3 ) is at least partially formed as a round element. Control and display device according to claim 5, in which the actuating member ( 3 ) is formed as a completely round element. Control and display device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the actuating member ( 3 ) a plurality of distributed over the circumference arranged switching elements ( 7 . 8th . 9 ) having. Control and display device according to one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the display ( 2 ) has a pixel dot matrix for graphical representation. Control and display device according to one of claims 4 to 8, in which the display ( 2 ) has a backlight. Control and display device according to one of claims 4 to 7, wherein upon actuation of a touch zone of the touch screen ( 10 ) an associated backlighting can be activated, so that the operator can see which selection has been made.