Cooking system for sensing the status of a food item
US6759635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/1266
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for determining the status of a food item using time-temperature data. The system includes a method comprising, sensing a number of temperatures associated with a food item, comparing data related to the sensed temperatures with predetermined temperature data, determining the status of the food item based on the comparison, and causing a predetermined action based on the status of the food item. The method may further involve inputting user information corresponding to the food item, which may include type of food, or the desired level of doneness. The system also includes an apparatus for determining the status of a food item. This apparatus may include a sensor for sensing a plurality of temperatures, a means for determining the status of the food item based on the plurality of temperatures, and an indicator for indicating the status of the food item. The determining means may include a microprocessor. The apparatus may further, include a control sensor.
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