Infrared toaster
US12088954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/68
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An infrared toaster and a method of toasting use a support configured to hold a food product relative to an infrared source. A light source and a camera are arranged relative to the support to illuminate the food product and capture digital images of the food product. A processor receives and analyzes successive images from the camera. The processor operates the IR source to achieve a predetermined toasting level of the food product. The processor operates the IR source to terminate operation directing IR energy when the predetermined toasting level is reached.
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