Microwave oven with two dimensional temperature image IR-sensors
US5796081A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/6455
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A microwave oven comprising a number of IR-sensors elements for obtaining temperature information from discrete sensing areas within the cooking zone of the oven and for generating a two-dimensional temperature image of the cooking zone. Based on said temperature image necessary load parameters may be calculated for controlling automatic heating procedures in the oven, thereby facilitating operation of the oven and securing a good cooking result.
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