US 8,931,400 B1 · Remote cooking systems and methods

A temperature monitoring system for at least one of monitoring and controlling a temperature status of a food item from a location different than a location at which the food item is located, the temperature monitoring system comprising:

a first unit comprising a processing unit positionable at a location near the food item being cooked and external to a cooking device, the processing unit being operatively connectable to at least one temperature sensing device placeable at a plurality of locations relative to the food item by which a temperature of the food item is measurable during a cooking operation in a cooking device;
the processing unit being adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor sensed data from the at least one temperature sensing device by receiving, storing, processing and displaying the sensed data;
(ii) receive, store, process and display user-selectable data entry including one or more cooking parameters;
(iii) determine when the sensed data indicates the cooking parameters are reached;
(iv) relay an indication to a user via an alert signal;
and
(v) wirelessly transmit at least one of the sensed data, user-selectable data entries, cooking parameters, and said indication to at least one second unit;
and
at least one second unit remotely positionable from both the first unit and the cooking device comprising a computerized electronic device having hardware, firmware and software adapted and configured for installation of a computer application adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor the sensed data, user-selectable or user-entered data, cooking parameters and indication by receiving, processing, displaying, and storing data from the first unit;
(ii) receive, process, display and store user-selectable data entries;
and
(iii) transmit said indication to a user via an alert signal;
wherein the computerized electronic device is adapted and configured to save data received from the second unit and to continue to display an estimated time said cooking parameter will be reached when a transmission connection from the first unit to the at least one second unit is lost or dropped.

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A temperature monitoring system for at least one of monitoring and controlling a temperature status of a food item from a location different than a location at which the food item is located, the temperature monitoring system comprising:

a first unit comprising a processing unit positionable at a location near the food item being cooked and external to a cooking device, the processing unit being operatively connectable to at least one temperature sensing device placeable at a plurality of locations relative to the food item by which a temperature of the food item is measurable during a cooking operation in a cooking device;
the processing unit being adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor sensed data from the at least one temperature sensing device by receiving, storing, processing and displaying the sensed data;
(ii) receive, store, process and display user-selectable data entry including one or more cooking parameters;
(iii) determine when the sensed data indicates the cooking parameters are reached;
(iv) relay an indication to a user via an alert signal;
and
(v) wirelessly transmit at least one of the sensed data, user-selectable data entries, cooking parameters, and said indication to at least one second unit;
and
at least one second unit remotely positionable from both the first unit and the cooking device comprising a computerized electronic device having hardware, firmware and software adapted and configured for installation of a computer application adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor the sensed data, user-selectable or user-entered data, cooking parameters and indication by receiving, processing, displaying, and storing data from the first unit;
(ii) receive, process, display and store user-selectable data entries;
and
(iii) transmit said indication to a user via an alert signal;
wherein the at least one temperature sensing device is configured to indicate a depth of insertion of the at least one temperature sensing device into the food item so as to sense the temperature of the food item at a desired depth in the food item.

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A temperature monitoring system for at least one of monitoring and controlling a temperature status of a food item from a location different than a location at which the food item is located, the temperature monitoring system comprising:

a first unit comprising a processing unit positionable at a location near the food item being cooked and external to a cooking device, the processing unit being operatively connectable to at least one temperature sensing device placeable at a plurality of locations relative to the food item by which a temperature of the food item is measurable during a cooking operation in a cooking device;
the processing unit being adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor sensed data from the at least one temperature sensing device by receiving, storing, processing and displaying the sensed data;
(ii) receive, store, process and display user-selectable data entry including one or more cooking parameters;
(iii) determine when the sensed data indicates the cooking parameters are reached;
(iv) relay an indication to a user via an alert signal;
and
(v) wirelessly transmit at least one of the sensed data, user-selectable data entries, cooking parameters, and said indication to at least one second unit;
and
at least one second unit remotely positionable from both the first unit and the cooking device comprising a computerized electronic device having hardware, firmware and software adapted and configured for installation of a computer application adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor the sensed data, user-selectable or user-entered data, cooking parameters and indication by receiving, processing, displaying, and storing data from the first unit;
(ii) receive, process, display and store user-selectable data entries;
and
(iii) transmit said indication to a user via an alert signal;
wherein the first unit includes a handle configured to be movable and rotatably connected to an outside portion of the first unit and to be folded into and maintain multiple positions of the first unit.

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A temperature monitoring system for at least one of monitoring and controlling a temperature status of a food item from a location different than a location at which the food item is located, the temperature monitoring system comprising:

a first unit comprising a processing unit positionable at a location near the food item being cooked and external to a cooking device, the processing unit being operatively connectable to at least one temperature sensing device placeable at a plurality of locations relative to the food item by which a temperature of the food item is measurable during a cooking operation in a cooking device;
the processing unit being adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor sensed data from the at least one temperature sensing device by receiving, storing, processing and displaying the sensed data;
(ii) receive, store, process and display user-selectable data entry including one or more cooking parameters;
(iii) determine when the sensed data indicates the cooking parameters are reached;
(iv) relay an indication to a user via an alert signal;
and
(v) wirelessly transmit at least one of the sensed data, user-selectable data entries, cooking parameters, and said indication to at least one second unit;
and
at least one second unit remotely positionable from both the first unit and the cooking device comprising a computerized electronic device having hardware, firmware and software adapted and configured for installation of a computer application adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor the sensed data, user-selectable or user-entered data, cooking parameters and indication by receiving, processing, displaying, and storing data from the first unit;
(ii) receive, process, display and store user-selectable data entries;
and
(iii) transmit said indication to a user via an alert signal;
wherein the first unit includes a handle and an outside portion of the first unit includes a recess configured to receive the handle in a folded position so that the handle is placeable substantially flush with the outside portion of the first unit.

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A temperature monitoring system for at least one of monitoring and controlling a temperature status of a food item from a location different than a location at which the food item is located, the temperature monitoring system comprising:

a first unit comprising a processing unit positionable at a location near the food item being cooked and external to a cooking device, the processing unit being operatively connectable to at least one temperature sensing device placeable at a plurality of locations relative to the food item by which a temperature of the food item is measurable during a cooking operation in a cooking device;
the processing unit being adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor sensed data from the at least one temperature sensing device by receiving, storing, processing and displaying the sensed data;
(ii) receive, store, process and display user-selectable data entry including one or more cooking parameters;
(iii) determine when the sensed data indicates the cooking parameters are reached;
(iv) relay an indication to a user via an alert signal;
and
(v) wirelessly transmit at least one of the sensed data, user-selectable data entries, cooking parameters, and said indication to at least one second unit;
and
at least one second unit remotely positionable from both the first unit and the cooking device comprising a computerized electronic device having hardware, firmware and software adapted and configured for installation of a computer application adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor the sensed data, user-selectable or user-entered data, cooking parameters and indication by receiving, processing, displaying, and storing data from the first unit;
(ii) receive, process, display and store user-selectable data entries;
and
(iii) transmit said indication to a user via an alert signal;
wherein an outside portion of the first unit is configured with one or more cavities facilitating the storage and carrying of the at least one temperature sensing device.

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A temperature monitoring system for at least one of monitoring and controlling a temperature status of a food item from a location different than a location at which the food item is located, the temperature monitoring system comprising:

a first unit comprising a processing unit positionable at a location near the food item being cooked and external to a cooking device, the processing unit being operatively connectable to at least one temperature sensing device placeable at a plurality of locations relative to the food item by which a temperature of the food item is measurable during a cooking operation in a cooking device;
the processing unit being adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor sensed data from the at least one temperature sensing device by receiving, storing, processing and displaying the sensed data;
(ii) receive, store, process and display user-selectable data entry including one or more cooking parameters;
(iii) determine when the sensed data indicates the cooking parameters are reached;
(iv) relay an indication to a user via an alert signal;
and
(v) wirelessly transmit at least one of the sensed data, user-selectable data entries, cooking parameters, and said indication to at least one second unit;
and
at least one second unit remotely positionable from both the first unit and the cooking device comprising a computerized electronic device having hardware, firmware and software adapted and configured for installation of a computer application adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor the sensed data, user-selectable or user-entered data, cooking parameters and indication by receiving, processing, displaying, and storing data from the first unit;
(ii) receive, process, display and store user-selectable data entries;
and
(iii) transmit said indication to a user via an alert signal;
wherein the computer application is adapted and configured to allow the user to select whether the alert signal is an audible, physical, or visual signal, or combination thereof.

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A temperature monitoring system for at least one of monitoring and controlling a temperature status of a food item from a location different than a location at which the food item is located, the temperature monitoring system comprising:

a first unit comprising a processing unit positionable at a location near the food item being cooked and external to a cooking device, the processing unit being operatively connectable to at least one temperature sensing device placeable at a plurality of locations relative to the food item by which a temperature of the food item is measurable during a cooking operation in a cooking device;
the processing unit being adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor sensed data from the at least one temperature sensing device by receiving, storing, processing and displaying the sensed data;
(ii) receive, store, process and display user-selectable data entry including one or more cooking parameters;
(iii) determine when the sensed data indicates the cooking parameters are reached;
(iv) relay an indication to a user via an alert signal;
and
(v) wirelessly transmit at least one of the sensed data, user-selectable data entries, cooking parameters, and said indication to at least one second unit;
and
at least one second unit remotely positionable from both the first unit and the cooking device comprising a computerized electronic device having hardware, firmware and software adapted and configured for installation of a computer application adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor the sensed data, user-selectable or user-entered data, cooking parameters and indication by receiving, processing, displaying, and storing data from the first unit;
(ii) receive, process, display and store user-selectable data entries;
and
(iii) transmit said indication to a user via an alert signal;
wherein the computer application manages a wireless connection between the first unit and the at least one second unit and is adapted and configured to automatically search for and connect with the wireless connection.

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A temperature monitoring system for at least one of monitoring and controlling a temperature status of a food item from a location different than a location at which the food item is located, the temperature monitoring system comprising:

a first unit comprising a processing unit positionable at a location near the food item being cooked and external to a cooking device, the processing unit being operatively connectable to at least one temperature sensing device placeable at a plurality of locations relative to the food item by which a temperature of the food item is measurable during a cooking operation in a cooking device;
the processing unit being adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor sensed data from the at least one temperature sensing device by receiving, storing, processing and displaying the sensed data;
(ii) receive, store, process and display user-selectable data entry including one or more cooking parameters;
(iii) determine when the sensed data indicates the cooking parameters are reached;
(iv) relay an indication to a user via an alert signal;
and
(v) wirelessly transmit at least one of the sensed data, user-selectable data entries, cooking parameters, and said indication to at least one second unit;
and
at least one second unit remotely positionable from both the first unit and the cooking device comprising a computerized electronic device having hardware, firmware and software adapted and configured for installation of a computer application adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor the sensed data, user-selectable or user-entered data, cooking parameters and indication by receiving, processing, displaying, and storing data from the first unit;
(ii) receive, process, display and store user-selectable data entries;
and
(iii) transmit said indication to a user via an alert signal;
wherein the computerized electronic device comprises a graphical display adapted and configured to graph a temperature of the food item over a period of time.

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A temperature monitoring system for at least one of monitoring and controlling a temperature status of a food item from a location different than a location at which the food item is located, the temperature monitoring system comprising:

a first unit comprising a processing unit positionable at a location near the food item being cooked and external to a cooking device, the processing unit being operatively connectable to at least one temperature sensing device placeable at a plurality of locations relative to the food item by which a temperature of the food item is measurable during a cooking operation in a cooking device;
the processing unit being adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor sensed data from the temperature sensing device by receiving, storing, processing and displaying the sensed data;
(ii) receive, store, process and display user-selectable data entry including one or more cooking parameters;
(iii) determine when the sensed data indicates the cooking parameters are reached;
(iv) relay an indication to a user via an alert signal;
and
(v) wirelessly transmit at least one of the sensed data, user-selectable data entries, cooking parameters, and said indication to at least one second unit;
and
at least one second unit remotely positionable from both the first unit and the cooking device comprising a computerized electronic device having hardware, firmware and software adapted and configured for installation of a computer application adapted and configured to:
(i) monitor the sensed data, user-selectable or user-entered data, cooking parameters and indication by receiving, processing, displaying, and storing data from the first unit;
(ii) receive, process, display and store user-selectable data entries;
and
(iii) transmit said indication to a user via an alert signal;
wherein the at least one second unit is configured and adapted to determine at least one of (i) the cooking parameters and (ii) an estimated time when the cooking parameters will be reached based upon at least one of (a) a specific cut of the food item, (b) a thickness of the food item, (c) a weight of the food item, (d) a length of the food item, (e) a volume of the food item, and (f) an area of the food item.

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A method for monitoring a cooking status of at least one food item in a cooking device during a cooking operation, comprising the steps of:

a processing unit accepting, storing and displaying user-selectable data including one or cooking parameters selected by a user;
placing at least one temperature sensing device to detect a temperature of the at least one food item;
sensing at least one temperature with the at least one temperature sensing device operatively connected to the processing unit;
the processing unit receiving and storing the at least one temperature sensed by the at least one temperature sensing device and transmitting the at least one temperature wirelessly to at least one second unit adapted and configured to accept, store and display data from both the processing unit and user-selectable data including the one or more cooking parameters;
the processing unit and the at least one second unit determining when the one or more cooking parameters are met based on the at least one sensed temperature;
and
the processing unit and the at least one second unit sending an alert signal to the user indicating said one or more cooking parameters have been met;
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further comprising the step of the at least one second unit saving data received from the processing unit and continuing to display an estimated time said cooking parameter will be reached when a transmission connection from the processing unit to the at least one second unit is lost or dropped.

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A method for monitoring a cooking status of one or more food items in a cooking device during a cooking operation by a temperature monitoring system, comprising the steps of:

placing at least one temperature sensing device to detect a temperature of at least one food item;
sensing at least one temperature with the at least one temperature sensing device operatively connected to a processing unit;
the processing unit receiving and storing the at least one temperature sensed by the at least one temperature sensing device and transmitting the at least one temperature wirelessly to at least one second unit adapted and configured to accept, store and display data from both the processing unit and user-selectable data including one or more cooking parameters;
the at least one second unit accepting, storing and displaying said one or more cooking parameters;
the at least one second unit transmitting said one or more cooking parameters to the processing unit;
the processing unit and the at least one second unit determining when the one or more cooking parameters are met based on the at least one sensed temperature;
and
the processing unit and the at least one second unit sending an alert signal to a user indicating said one or more cooking parameters have been met;
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further comprising the step of the at least one second unit saving data received from the processing unit and continuing to display an estimated time said one or more cooking parameters will be reached when a transmission connection from the processing unit to the at least one second unit is lost or dropped.

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