{"id":94842,"date":"2019-07-02T22:41:59","date_gmt":"2019-07-03T02:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/"},"modified":"2021-08-20T13:03:07","modified_gmt":"2021-08-20T17:03:07","slug":"groovy-grillin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/groovy-grillin\/","title":{"rendered":"Groovy Grillin&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210513125707\/http:\/\/www.bighappyfunhouse.com\/archives\/07\/06\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-94857 \" title=\"Groovy Grillin'\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/asmokeygrill1-e1562119634319-150x134.jpg?resize=94%2C84&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Groovy Grillin'\" width=\"94\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/asmokeygrill1-e1562119634319.jpg?resize=150%2C134&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/asmokeygrill1-e1562119634319.jpg?resize=75%2C67&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/asmokeygrill1-e1562119634319.jpg?w=470&amp;ssl=1 470w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 94px) 100vw, 94px\" \/><\/a>SUMR HITS 5000<\/strong> may be the name of the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mixtape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mixtape<\/a> you made for your high school sweetheart &#8211; it not. Just in time for the July 4th marketing run-up spice company, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccormickcorporation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">McCormick<\/a> introduced SUMR HITS 5000. The SUMR HITS 5000 is a <strong>gas grill<\/strong> with an <strong>integrated DJ station. <\/strong>Now you can dance with your <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220105004919\/https:\/\/www.ehow.com\/info_8321751_differences-rib-eye-delmonico-steak.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Delmonico<\/a> or rumba with your ribs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.multivu.com\/players\/English\/8564951-mccormick-sumr-hits-5000-grilling-innovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-94847 \" title=\"McCormick Unveils First-of-its-Kind Grill \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMRHITS5000.jpg?resize=129%2C91&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"McCormick Unveils First-of-its-Kind Grill \" width=\"129\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMRHITS5000.jpg?resize=150%2C106&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMRHITS5000.jpg?resize=75%2C53&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMRHITS5000.jpg?resize=768%2C540&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMRHITS5000.jpg?resize=1024%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMRHITS5000.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMRHITS5000.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 129px) 100vw, 129px\" \/><\/a>The SUMR HITS 5000 grill augments your everyday cook-out with <strong>custom hardware and machine learning<\/strong>. The custom-made grill technology allows the griller to decide when and what sounds are added to their music track. You can &#8220;create custom music tracks\u201d on the grill. The tunes change as food is placed on the grill and which spices and sauces are used.<\/p>\n<h3>SUMR HITS 5000 grill creds<\/h3>\n<p>In order to give the SUMR HITS 5000 grill some cred, McCormick signed up some talent. They signed up award-winning <strong>Pitmaster <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lord_of_q?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Myron Mixon<\/a><\/strong> and hip-hop legend <a href=\"https:\/\/djjazzyjeff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>DJ Jazzy Jeff<\/strong><\/a> to sell the product. McCormick Creative and Digital Marketing Director at Alia Kemet said in a presser,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><em>McCormick wanted to explore innovative ways our fans could spice up and enhance their summer grilling, Music plays an important role in enjoying food, flavor and the overall experience. The SUMR HITS 5000 creates the intersection of expressing one\u2019s passion for flavor through original song, and we think it\u2019s the perfect blend of mixing taste and art<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Engadget<\/em><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/2019\/06\/20\/mccormick-sumr-hits-5000-grill-concept\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">says<\/a> the SUMR HITS 5000 grill uses a mix of technologies. The grill uses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synaptics.com\/technology\/touch-sensing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>capacitive touch sensors<\/strong>,<\/a> (the same thing as your phone) <strong>computer vision <\/strong>(that drives autonomous vehicle), and <strong>machine learning <\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The grill grate has capacitive touch sensors. Move a burger from one spot to another, and that triggers a sound. Remove a condiment from its assigned spot, and you\u2019ll hear another.<\/li>\n<li>The grill uses <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Computer_vision\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">computer vision<\/a> algorithms, powered by a standard webcam that could detect human poses. Shake some spice over your food, and you\u2019ll literally hear what sounds like a powder shaking.<\/li>\n<li>The knobs and condiment holders are lit with neon blue LEDs.<\/li>\n<li>The grill uses a 3.5mm audio jack to plugin for sound, with no built-in speakers (the one Apple got rid of).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>rb-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.multivu.com\/players\/English\/8564951-mccormick-sumr-hits-5000-grilling-innovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-94846\" title=\"Cheeseburger\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheeseburger.jpg?resize=117%2C78&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cheeseburger\" width=\"117\" height=\"78\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheeseburger.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheeseburger.jpg?resize=75%2C50&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheeseburger.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheeseburger.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheeseburger.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheeseburger.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 117px) 100vw, 117px\" \/><\/a>I like to grill &#8211; even in the snow &#8211; but this is a bit much. Maybe if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/articles\/news\/6485248\/will-smith-takes-awkward-question-from-jazzy-jeff-performs-summertime-on-jimmy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Will Smith<\/a> ran the grill, and they added a beer tap &#8211; that would be a party!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The SUMR HITS 5000 is a concept grill, so you can\u2019t run out and buy your own in time for your Independence Day festivities. But you can see it <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/38MvniDE2UE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in action here<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n<h6>Related articles<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gothamist.com\/2019\/06\/24\/love_loss_and_djbbq5000.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Love Song Of DJBBQ5000<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/gothamist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Gothamist<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><a title=\"Ralph Bach\" href=\"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/new-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ralph Bach<\/a>\u00a0has been in IT long enough to know better and has blogged from his\u00a0<a title=\"Bach Seat\" href=\"https:\/\/rbach.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bach Seat<\/a> about IT, careers, and anything else that catches his attention since 2005. 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Email the Bach Seat\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:\/\/bach.seat@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>McCormick MSUMR HITS 5000 grill uses capacitive touch sensors, computer vision, machine learning to create create a tune while you are grilling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[3161,3301,3302,3303,2751,3304],"class_list":["post-94842","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fun","tag-3161","tag-capacitive-touch-sensor","tag-computer-vision","tag-grill","tag-machine-learning","tag-mixtape"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94842","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94842"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94842\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":124880,"href":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94842\/revisions\/124880"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94842"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94842"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94842"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}