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User interface and controller for a heating system

a technology of user interface and controller, which is applied in the direction of electric/magnetic/electromagnetic heating, microwave heating, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of time-consuming and messy cooking, inconvenient ingredient selection, transportation, preparation, etc., and achieves the effect of satisfying meal preparation, reducing labor intensity, and reducing labor intensity

Active Publication Date: 2018-10-18
THRUN SEBASTIAN
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Benefits of technology

The invention is a system for preparing and heating chilled convenience meals that aims to improve the process of cooking and make the results more tasty and satisfying. The technical effects of the invention include a programmed computer system for controlling a heating system, a user interface for controlling the heating system, and an apparatus for heating. The invention also includes various methods for providing the user interface and controlling the heating system using the user interface. Overall, the invention simplifies the process of cooking and makes it more convenient and enjoyable.

Problems solved by technology

There are many challenges in food preparation.
Cooking can be time-consuming and messy.
For example, ingredient selection, acquisition, transportation, and preparation can be inconvenient.
In spite of the effort expended, sometimes the results of meal preparation are unsatisfying.
Successfully extracting flavors from ingredients typically requires lengthy cooking processes such as stewing or skilled processes such as browning.
However, conventional pre-packaged convenience meals might be unhealthy and not tasty, and results may vary depending on the microwave or oven used to heat the meal.
For example, the food might be heated unevenly.

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[0020]The invention can be implemented in numerous ways, including as a process; an apparatus; a system; a composition of matter; a computer program product embodied on a computer readable storage medium; and / or a processor, such as a processor configured to execute instructions stored on and / or provided by a memory coupled to the processor. In this specification, these implementations, or any other form that the invention may take, may be referred to as techniques. In general, the order of the steps of disclosed processes may be altered within the scope of the invention. Unless stated otherwise, a component such as a processor or a memory described as being configured to perform a task may be implemented as a general component that is temporarily configured to perform the task at a given time or a specific component that is manufactured to perform the task. As used herein, the term ‘processor’ refers to one or more devices, circuits, and / or processing cores configured to process da...

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Abstract

In various embodiments, a method of providing a user interface and controller for a heating system includes determining at least one option for heating instructions based on an electronic tag, rendering the at least one option on a graphical user interface, receiving user input based on the rendered at least one option, relaying the user input to a controller configured to carry out the heating instructions, and outputting a notification in response to a determination that at least a portion of the heating instructions is complete.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]There are many challenges in food preparation. Cooking can be time-consuming and messy. For example, ingredient selection, acquisition, transportation, and preparation can be inconvenient. In spite of the effort expended, sometimes the results of meal preparation are unsatisfying. Successfully extracting flavors from ingredients typically requires lengthy cooking processes such as stewing or skilled processes such as browning. The final tastiness of food depends on the characteristics of the ingredients and a person's tastes and preferences.[0002]Pre-packaged chilled convenience meals have been popular since the 1950s for its ease of preparation. Typical convenience meals are packaged in a tray and frozen. The consumer heats the meal in an oven or microwave and consumes the food directly from the tray. However, conventional pre-packaged convenience meals might be unhealthy and not tasty, and results may vary depending on the microwave or oven used to...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F3/0484G06F3/0482G08B21/18H05B6/64
CPCG06F3/04847G06F3/0482G08B21/182G06F3/016G08B5/22G08B3/10H05B6/6441H05B6/668
Inventor THRUN, SEBASTIANST. MARTIN, DAVIDKANI, ARASH
Owner THRUN SEBASTIAN