Induction hob with boiling detection and induction energy control, method for heating food with an induction hob and computer program product
US11617234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2213/07
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An induction cooking hob and a method for heating food as well as a computer program product are disclosed. Based on information of a micro-electromechanical system (1500) in combination with a temperature sensor associated to a heating zone, vibrations can be detected and a heating zone associated with the boiling substance can be properly discriminated from one supporting a pot having a non-boiling substance in it. Subsequent simmering of the substance can be automatically effected. An indication will be provided to a user (1680), and an automated function can be started (1610) including boiling and subsequent simmering, respectively indication of a boiling substance on any of the heating zones on an induction hob (1000).
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