System and method for controlling a heating device

Abstract

A method for controlling a heating device by monitoring a cooking dish is disclosed. The method includes receiving sensory data from one or more sensors monitoring the cooking dish and the heating device, determining a closeness of the cooking dish from being overcooked, burned, or spilled over based on the sensory data, and generating a warning signal for a user based on the determined closeness. In some embodiments, the method includes activating an alerting device, controlling the heating device, and detecting hazardous conditions including cooking gas leakage.

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