Appliance with modular full-bridge driver and DC source

Abstract

An apparatus includes a DC source configured to supply a first DC output during operation of a first appliance. The DC source is configured to supply a second DC output during operation of a second appliance. The first DC output differs from the second DC output. The apparatus includes a communication interface configured to be communicatively coupled with a communication bus of the first appliance. The apparatus includes a processor that is communicatively coupled to the communication interface. The processor is configured to generate, in response to receiving a first signal, a second signal indicating a switching frequency. The apparatus includes a full bridge circuit electrically coupled to the DC source and a remaining portion of the first appliance. The full bridge circuit is configured to generate, based on the second signal, an AC output during operation of the first appliance to cause induction heating of a target material.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.