WO2005067639A2 - Interface graphique d'utilisateur pour appareil de cuisson - Google Patents

Interface graphique d'utilisateur pour appareil de cuisson Download PDF

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WO2005067639A2
WO2005067639A2 PCT/US2005/000443 US2005000443W WO2005067639A2 WO 2005067639 A2 WO2005067639 A2 WO 2005067639A2 US 2005000443 W US2005000443 W US 2005000443W WO 2005067639 A2 WO2005067639 A2 WO 2005067639A2
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Diane E. Valachovic
David I. Mansbery
Kenneth D. Landry
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  • the present invention relates to a graphical user interface, and more particularly, the present invention relates to a graphical user interface for directing and controlling a cooking appliance.
  • a cooking appliance is a device adapted to heat food to a desired temperature for consumption.
  • a user typically directs operation of a conventional cooking appliance through a simple fixed control panel that usually includes such components as rotary dials, analog controls, electromechanical controls, membrane switches, etc.
  • a cooking appliance control panel that is more durable and able to withstand repetitious use.
  • Conventional cooking appliances typically offer a limited number of cooking operations.
  • An example user-controllable operation is a cook setting parameter, adapted for enabling the user to specify such settings as a bake setting, a roast setting, a broil setting, etc.
  • Another example user-controllable operation is a cooking temperature setting adapted for enabling the user to specify a temperature for the cooking operation, which temperature settings are usually provided in twenty-five degree increments.
  • these operational parameters are often inadequate to provide a fully functional cooking apparatus.
  • a cooking apparatus having a greater range of operations.
  • the graphical user interface for a cooking appliance adapted to enable a user to direct and control the cooking appliance.
  • the graphical user interface generally includes a plurality of user selectable and controllable cooking operations, each of which operation is accessible through one of a plurality of layer of screens provided by the graphical user interface.
  • the operations generally include such example operations as a refrigerate operation, a cook now operation, a cook later operation, etc.
  • the refrigerate operation is suitably adapted to cause the cooking appliance to maintain an internal temperature adequate for refrigerating a food item placed therein.
  • the cook now operation is adapted to enable the user to direct the cooking appliance to immediately cook a food item.
  • the cook later operation is adapted to enable the user to direct the cooking appliance to cook a food item at a specified time and date.
  • the graphical user interface is adapted to be integrated with and accessible through the cooking appliance.
  • the graphical user interface is also adapted to be integrated with and accessible through a plurality of devices, such as a handheld device (e.g., personal digital assistant, cellular phone, etc.), an Internet-accessible computer, etc.
  • a control interface for food preparation includes generating means adapted to generate a display representing date and time data.
  • the date and time data represents available options for future food preparation.
  • the control interface also includes timing data receiving means adapted to receive timing data.
  • the timing data is suitably selected from the time and date data, representing a user-selected time for which a prepared food event is desired.
  • the control interface further includes generating means adapted to selectively generate a display.
  • the display represents available, pre-stored food preparation characteristics or user-specified food preparation characteristics.
  • the control interface includes receiving means adapted to receive food preparation instruction data.
  • the food preparation instruction data is selected from the available, pre-stored food preparation characteristics or user-specified food preparation characteristics.
  • the control interface also includes communication means adapted for communicating the timing data and the food preparation instruction data to an associated food preparation controller unit.
  • the food preparation controller unit is suitably adapted to complete a food preparation operation according to the food preparation instruction data.
  • the control interface for food preparation of claim 1 the food preparation controller further comprises a refrigeration controller and a heating unit controller.
  • the refrigeration controller includes means adapted for selectively controlling an associated refrigeration unit, which refrigeration unit functions to keep associated food at a safe storage temperature until commencement of the food preparation operation in accordance with the timing data.
  • the heating unit controller includes means adapted for selectively controlling an associated heating unit, which heating unit functions to cook the associated food in accordance with the food preparation instruction data.
  • the control interface for food preparation further includes means adapted for generating a display representative of solicited input of at least one of weight and mass of the associated food and means adapted for receiving quantity data, which quantity data is associated with user input of at least one of weight and mass of the associated food.
  • the heating unit controller further includes means adapted for selectively controlling the associated heating unit in accordance with the quantity data.
  • a method for food preparation using a control interface comprises the steps of generating a display representative of at least one of date and time data, which date and time data is representative of available options for future food preparation options, receiving timing data, which timing data is selected from the at least one of time and date data, representative of a user-selected time for which a prepared food event is desired, and generating a display representative of at least one of available, pre-stored food preparation characteristics and user-specified food preparation characteristics.
  • the method further comprises receiving food preparation instruction data, which food preparation instruction data is selected from the at least one of available, pre-stored food preparation characteristics and user-specified food preparation characteristics and communicating the timing data and the food preparation instruction data to an associated food preparation controller unit adapted to complete a food preparation operation in accordance therewith.
  • the method further comprises the step of selectively controlling, via a refrigeration controller, an associated refrigeration unit, which refrigeration unit functions to keep associated food at a safe storage temperature until commencement of the food preparation operation in accordance with the timing data.
  • the method also includes the step of selectively controlling, via a heating unit controller, an associated heating unit, which heating unit functions to cook the associated food in accordance with the food preparation instruction data.
  • Figures la- Id generally illustrate introductory screens of the graphical user interface
  • Figure la is a view of an entry screen of a graphical user interface of the present invention
  • Figure lb is a view of a control screen accessible through the entry screen
  • Figure lc is a view of an oven menu accessible through the control screen
  • Figure Id is view of the entry screen of Figure la
  • Figures 2a-2d generally illustrate a refrigeration mode of the graphical user interface
  • Figure 2a is a view of the control screen including a refrigeration operation
  • Figure 2b is a view of a refrigeration progress screen
  • Figure 2c is a view of a refrigeration status screen
  • Figure 2d is a view of the control screen
  • Figures 3a-3r generally illustrate a cook now bake mode of the graphical user interface
  • Figure 3 a is a view of the control screen including a cook now
  • Figure 13 a comprising a favorites menu
  • Figure 13c is a view of the cook control screen comprising a plurality of cook settings, including a roast setting, accessible through the presets menu of Figure 13b
  • Figure 13d is a view of the cook temperature setting screen accessible through the cook control screen
  • Figure 13e is a view of the cook timer-setting screen accessible through the cook temperature setting screen
  • Figure 13f is a view of a name entry screen accessible through the cook timer-setting screen of Figure 13e
  • Figure 13g is a view the name entry screen of Figure 13f having an alternate example configuration
  • Figure 13h is a view of a confirm and save screen for the entered name, accessible through the name entry screen of Figures 13f and 13g
  • Figure 13i is a view of the cook control screen of Figure 13c, accessible through the confirm and save screen of Figure 13h
  • Figure 13j is a view of the cook temperature-setting screen, accessible through the cook control screen of Figure 13i
  • Figure 13k is a view of the cook timer-setting
  • Figure 23i Figure 23k is a view of the confirmation and start screen accessible through the convection baking programmed meal status screen of Figure 23j;
  • Figure 231 is a view of the mealtime-setting screen of Figure 23e, accessible through the confirmation and start screen of Figure 23k;
  • Figure 23m is a view of the confirmation and start screen accessible through the mealtime-setting screen of Figure 231;
  • Figure 23n is a view of the cook control screen of Figure 23b;
  • Figure 23o is a view of the cook temperature-setting screen accessible through the cook control screen of Figure 23n;
  • Figure 23p is a view of the cook timer-setting screen accessible through the cook temperature-setting screen of Figure 23 o;
  • Figure 23q is a view of the confirmation and start screen accessible through the cook timer-setting screen of Figure 23p;
  • Figure 23r is a view of the confirm and save screen of Figure 23q comprising an additional cook stage;
  • Figure 23s is a view of the confirm and save screen of Figure 23r, comprising an additional cook stage;
  • Figure 25i Figure 25k is a view of the confirmation and start screen accessible through the convection defrost programmed meal status screen of Figure 25j;
  • Figure 251 is a view of the mealtime-setting screen of Figure 25e, accessible through the confirmation and start screen of Figure 25k;
  • Figure 25m is a view of the confirmation and start screen accessible through the mealtime-setting screen of Figure 251;
  • Figure 25n is a view of the cook control screen of Figure 25b;
  • Figure 25o is a view of the cook temperature-setting screen accessible through the cook control screen of Figure 25n;
  • Figure 25p is a view of the cook timer-setting screen accessible through the cook temperature-setting screen of Figure 25o;
  • Figure 25q is a view of the confirmation and start screen accessible through the cook timer-setting screen of Figure 25p;
  • Figure 25r is a view of the confinn and save screen of Figure 25q comprising an additional cook stage;
  • Figure 25s is a view of the confirm and save screen of Figure 25r, comprising an additional
  • Figure 29a comprising a favorites menu
  • Figure 29c is a view of the cook control screen comprising a plurality of cook settings, including a broil setting, accessible through the presets menu of Figure 29b
  • Figure 29d is a view of the cook temperature-setting screen accessible through the cook control screen of Figure 29b
  • Figure 29e is a view of the cook timer-setting screen accessible through the cook temperature-setting screen of Figure 29d
  • Figure 29f is a view of a name entry screen accessible through the cook timer-setting screen of Figure 29e
  • Figure 29g is a view the name entry screen of Figure 29f having an alternate example configuration
  • Figure 29h is a view of a confirm and save screen for the entered name, accessible through the name entry screen of Figures 29f and 29g
  • Figure 29i is a view of the cook control screen of Figure 29c, accessible through the confirm and save screen of Figure 29h
  • Figure 29j is a view of the cook temperature-setting screen, accessible through the cook control screen of Figure 29i
  • Figure 29k is
  • GUI graphical user interface
  • the GUI suitably enables a user to direct and control a plurality of cooking appliance operations, such as a refrigeration operation, a cook now operation, a cook later operation, etc., by interacting with at least one of a plurality of GUI-accessible layers of screens.
  • Each layer suitably corresponds to a different cooking appliance operation and suitably includes a plurality of user selectable and manipulable cooking settings and operational parameters.
  • the GUI is adapted to be integrated with and accessible through the cooking appliance, a handheld device, a network connection, through one or more of the foregoing, or through any suitable means as known to one of ordinary skill in the art.
  • the cooking appliance suitably includes or is associated with a monitor, an LCD screen or other suitable display means, as known to one of ordinary skill in the art, adapted to display the GUI of the present invention.
  • the GUI is accessible through a network connection.
  • the cooking appliance suitably is interconnected to a network, such as a local area network, a wide area network, an Internet-connected network, etc., through any suitably means.
  • the GUI is employed in any suitable manner, such as through a locally or remotely connected computer, to direct and control the cooking appliance.
  • the computer readable medium of instructions that correspond to and encode the GUI are stored in any suitable storage device, such as in a server connected to the cooking appliance, a controller integrated with the cooking appliance, a storage device integrated with the cooking appliance, etc.
  • the GUI suitably is a touch screen activated GUI.
  • each screen of the GUI includes at least one user selectable feature corresponding to an action to be taken by the GUI and/or the cooking appliance.
  • a graphical icon such as a button-like icon, suitably embodies each user selectable feature.
  • each feature is activated by the user touching or depressing an area of the displayed screen corresponding to a location of the desired graphical icon.
  • the GUI is suitably adapted to be implemented in a monitor and an associated input peripheral (e.g., mouse, rollerball, keyboard, etc.) configuration such that each graphical icon is selectable through the associated input peripheral.
  • the entry screen 100a is a default screen in that it is activated in a default manner, e.g., it is automatically triggered after a period of inactivity, in response to user input, etc., and suitably includes a display of such information as a time 102a, a day 104a, a date 106a, environmental information 108a (e.g., outside temperature, inside temperature, a weather icon, etc.), etc.
  • the user initiates interaction with the GUI by touching the entry screen.
  • a control screen 100b is suitably activated in response to the entry screen 100a touching.
  • the control screen 100b generally operates as a high level portal screen through which all layers of the GUI ' are accessible.
  • the GUI is generally composed in a format such that the user first selects a desired cooking operation and then, upon so selecting, specifies settings for controlling and directing the cooking operation.
  • the control screen 100b suitably includes a plurality of graphical icons corresponding to a various cooking operations. According to an example embodiment, at least three cooking operations are contemplated, a refrigeration operation, a cook now operation, a cook later operation, etc.
  • control screen 100b includes a refrigerate graphical icon 102b, a cook now graphical icon 104b, a cook later graphical icon 106b, etc.
  • the selection of any of these icons results in the display of a layer of screens associated with the corresponding cooking operation. Due to the hierarchical nature and general tree-like structure of the GUI, the user suitably encounters several screens in more than one layer of the GUI.
  • the previously discussed control screen 100b is the initial screen through which all operations of the cooking appliance are controlled. Accordingly, the discussion herein of each of the cooking appliance operations necessarily will include the control screen 100b. It is to be understood that an initial discussion of a screen is generally applicable to all subsequent discussions of that screen, as applicable.
  • the GUI is adapted to enable the user to store at least one preset cooking operation according to which the user suitably causes the GUI to recognize a favorite dish, i.e., a food item, and associates with the favorite dish desired cooking settings, resulting in a preset favorite dish.
  • the preset favorite dish is then selectable thereby causing the cooking appliance to automatically operate according to the previously specified cooking settings.
  • the preset cooking operation feature provides an efficient approach to cooking frequently cooked food items. A discussion of specifying cooking settings will follow herein.
  • the preset cooking operation feature is suitably accessible through a preset graphical icon located on the control screen.
  • At least one ' of the cooking operations suitably has associated therewith a preset graphical icon, such as a preset cook now graphical icon 108b, a preset cook now graphical icon 110b, etc.
  • the control screen ( Figure lb) suitably also displays status information 112b, such as the current day, date and time.
  • the control screen suitably further includes means for accessing and specifying a plurality of general cooking appliance-related settings.
  • the control screen includes an oven graphical icon 114b, such as a my oven graphical icon, for accessing the general cooking appliance-related settings.
  • the selection of the oven graphical icon suitably causes an oven menu 100c to be displayed over the control screen ( Figure lc).
  • the oven menu 100c suitably includes a plurality of graphical icons corresponding to the general cooking appliance-related settings.
  • the oven menu suitably includes one or more of a self-cleaning graphical icon 102c, the selection of which suitably causes the cooking appliance to execute a self-cleaning operation, a display settings graphical icon 104c, the selection of which suitably enables the user to control and manipulate various settings associated with GUI display parameters, a preferences graphical icon 106c, the selection of which suitably enables the user to control and manipulate various general cooking appliance preferences, a cooking guide graphical icon 108c, the selection of which suitably causes an electronic version of a cooking guide to be displayed, an oven setup graphical icon 110c, the selection of which suitably enables the user to control and manipulate various oven setup settings, a user information graphical icon 112c, the selection of which suitably enables the user to specify and manipulate user-related information (e.g., a user name, a cooking appliance name, etc.), an alerts graphical icon 114c, the selection
  • the control screen suitably also includes a cooking appliance lock graphical icon 116b ( Figure lb) adapted for enabling the user to restrict access to the GUI and cooking appliance from unauthorized use (through, e.g., a username, a password, etc.) and a clock graphical icon adapted for enabling the user to control and manipulate a GUI clock setting.
  • the GUI is adapted to be implemented through a plurality of cooking appliance configurations, including a single cavity oven cooking appliance and a double cavity oven cooking appliance.
  • the control screen suitably includes the previously discussed graphical icons, particularly the cooking operation graphical icons, in duplicate, with one set 118b ( Figure lb) corresponding to a, e.g., top oven, and the other set 120b corresponding to a, e.g., bottom oven.
  • Figure lb graphical icons
  • the GUI is adapted to operate in connection with a single cavity oven cooking appliance, a double cavity oven cooking appliance, or any other suitable cooking appliance.
  • illustrated is an example layer of screen for controlling the refrigeration cooking appliance operation.
  • the refrigeration operation is adapted to direct the cooking appliance to achieve and maintain an internal temperature of sufficient magnitude so as to refrigerate a food item placed therein.
  • the refrigeration operation suitably complements the cook later cooking appliance operation by enabling a perishable food item to remain in the cooking appliance until the identified cook time elapses, or is suitably adapted to be implemented independently.
  • the user suitably initiates the refrigeration operation by activating the refrigerate graphical icon 202a on the control screen ( Figure 2a).
  • a refrigerate progress screen ( Figure 2b) suitably displays a progress of the cooking appliance in achieving a refrigeration temperature.
  • the progress is suitably displayed in any manner, such as by a progress bar 202b, etc., and includes a display 204b of the current internal temperature.
  • the refrigerate temperature suitably is a preset temperature (such as 36 degrees F) and suitably is adapted to be specified by the user through one of the general cooking appliance-related settings.
  • the refrigerate progress screen ( Figure 2b) suitably includes an off graphical icon 206b adapted for terminating the refrigerate operation and a light bulb graphical icon 208b adapted for causing an interior of the cooking appliance to be illuminated.
  • a refrigerate status screen (Figure 2c) is displayed upon attainment of the refrigeration temperature.
  • the refrigeration status screen suitably displays a temperature 202c of the cooking appliance and the fact that the cooking appliance is in the refrigeration mode.
  • the refrigerate operation is adapted to be implemented independently of the various other cooking operations. Accordingly, the user suitably terminates the refrigerate operation upon selecting the off graphical icon 204c, thereby returning the cooking appliance to a normal resting temperature and the GUI to the control screen ( Figure 2d).
  • the GUI is adapted to enable a cook now operation, h general, the cook now operation is conceptually similar to conventional cooking appliances in that the user specifies cooking settings (e.g., a cook temperature) and then the cooking operation commences immediately thereafter.
  • the cook now operation of the present invention suitably includes at least one cook setting, such as a bake cook setting, a roast cook setting, a broil cook setting, a warm cook setting, a convection bake cook setting, a convection roast cook setting, a convection broil cook setting, a convection defrost cook setting, etc.
  • Figures 3a-3r generally illustrate an example layer of screens adapted for directing and controlling the bake cook setting of the cook now operation. The user first accesses the cook now operation through the control screen ( Figure 3 a) by depressing the cook now graphical icon 302a.
  • a cook control screen ( Figure 3b) is displayed in response thereto and suitably includes at least one of the previously discussed cook settings 304b, including the bake cook setting, accessible through an appropriately depicted graphical icon, including a bake graphical icon 306b.
  • the cook control screen suitably also includes a graphical picture 308b adapted to illustrate a cook setting.
  • a graphical picture 308b is displayed on the cook control screen that suitably depicts how the cooking appliance will operate according to the bake cook setting.
  • the user selects the bake graphical icon 306b and suitably depresses a "next" graphical icon 310b.
  • a cook temperature-setting screen ( Figure 3c) is displayed.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen is suitably adapted to enable a user to specify a temperature at which the bake setting will operate.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen suitably includes any user interface 300c sufficient for setting the cook temperature, such as a click and drag icon 302c adapted to be dragged to a desired temperature 304c, as depicted.
  • the temperature-setting user interface 300c suitably includes a pair of selectable graphical icons, each adapted to adjust the temperature in an opposite direction (i.e., one icon 306c is adapted for increasing the temperature while the other icon 308c is adapted for decreasing the temperature).
  • the cook timer setting- screen is adapted to enable the user to specify a time duration for the cooking operation.
  • the cook timer setting-screen includes any user interface suitable for specifying the cooking duration, such as a keypad 302d or other suitable means.
  • As the cooking duration is input it is displayed 304d on the screen for confirmation, hi general, once a cooking duration has been specified, the subsequent cooking operation will automatically cease (e.g., the temperature will return to a resting temperature) upon expiration of the specified duration.
  • a confirmation and start screen ( Figure 3e) is initiated and displays the previously selected settings.
  • the confirmation and start screen suitably displays the previously selected settings an a selectable graphical icon format, such that the screen includes a cook method graphical icon 302e, a temperature graphical icon 304e and a timer graphical icon 306e.
  • Each of the foregoing graphical icons suitably is adapted to enable the user to alter the previously specified cook settings. A more thorough discussion of altering settings will follow below.
  • a preheat status screen ( Figure 3f) suitably displays a status of the cooking appliance in achieving the specified cooking temperature.
  • the preheat status screen suitably includes a progress bar 302f indicating a relative achievement of the temperature and further suitably includes a display of the temperature 304f of the cooking appliance.
  • the preheat status screen suitably also includes means adapted for enabling the user to adjust the already specified settings.
  • Such means is suitably provided through an "adjust settings" graphical icon 306f, the selection of which suitably activates one or more of the previously encountered settings screens (e.g., the cook control screen (Figure 3b), the cook temperature setting screen (Figure 3c), the cook timer setting screen ( Figure 3d), etc.).
  • the preheat status screen suitably also displays the previously specified cooking setting information 308f.
  • the preheat status screen ( Figure 3f) suitably includes a start timer graphical icon 31 Of adapted for starting the timer. The user suitably activates the start timer graphical icon 31 Of upon the specified temperature being attained; alternatively, the GUI suitably is adapted to automatically start the timer in response to the specified temperature being attained.
  • a cooking status screen suitably displays the progress of the cooking appliance in cooking the food item.
  • the cooking status screen suitably is a baking status screen (Figure 3g) that displays a total time remaining 302g for completing the cooking operation.
  • the total time remaining 302g is suitably a timer-like feature that initially displays the time duration previously specified and, upon activation of the cooking operation, sequentially decreases until the timer duration has elapsed.
  • the cooking status screen suitably also includes a progress bar 304g indicating a relative progress of the cooking operation. As the cooking operation proceeds, the total time remaining suitably decreases.
  • the baking status screen at a point subsequent to the initiation of the cooking operation.
  • the baking status screen suitably also includes a light graphical icon 304h.
  • the bake status screen ( Figure 3g or Figure 3h) suitably contains an "adjust settings" graphical icon 306g and 306h for enabling the user to adjust the previously specified settings.
  • the confirm and start screen (Figure 3i) suitably displays the previously specified settings (e.g., the cook method, the cook temperature, the cook timer, etc.) in a graphical icon format (e.g., a cook method graphical icon 302i, a cook temperature graphical icon 304i, a cook timer graphical icon 306i, etc.).
  • a graphical icon format e.g., a cook method graphical icon 302i, a cook temperature graphical icon 304i, a cook timer graphical icon 306i, etc.
  • Each of the foregoing graphical icons suitably is selectable for altering the associated setting.
  • the cook control screen 300j ( Figure 3j) suitably displays the available cook setting 302j, enabling the user to select a different cooking setting, such as a roast cooking setting 304j.
  • the cook temperature setting screen 300k ( Figure 3k) suitably displays the user interface 302k for enabling the user to specify a different cook temperature.
  • the cook duration graphical icon 306i the cook timer setting screen 3001 ( Figure 31) suitably displays the user interface 3021 for enabling the user to specify a different cook duration.
  • the confirm and start screen 300m is again displayed ( Figure 3m), indicating each of the settings (302m, 304m, 306m), which settings are updated to reflect the subsequently made settings changes, if any.
  • the confirm and start screen suitably includes means for enabling the user to specify an additional cook cycle.
  • Such means suitably is accessed through depressing a graphical icon 308m including a numerical plus icon thereon or other suitable means.
  • the previously described screens i.e., the cook control screen (Figure 3b), the cook temperature setting screen (Figure 3c), the cook timer setting screen ( Figure 3d), etc.
  • the confirm and start screen 300n ( Figure 3n) suitably displays the additionally selected cook cycle 302n.
  • both a bake cook setting 304n and a convection roast setting 302n have been selected, according to which a bake cook will operate for the specified duration after which the convection roast will subsequently operate for the specified duration.
  • a third or more cook cycles may be added through the plus graphical icon 306n, as illustrated by the confirm and start screen 300o of Figure 3o having three cooking settings 302o, 304o, 306o.
  • the confirm and start screen also suitably includes means adapted for enabling the user to remove one or more of the cook cycles.
  • the removal means is any suitably means, including a graphical icon 308o having a numeric minus icon thereon.
  • Figure 3p illustrates the confirm and start screen 300p having the additional cook cycles removed.
  • the cook operation continues through, for example, selecting a "start" graphical icon 302p ( Figure 3p). Thereafter, the cooking operation continues until the specified duration (i.e., timer) has elapsed, upon which a baking completed notification screen 300q ( Figure 3q) is displayed, indicating to the user that the cooking operation has completed and the food item is ready for consumption.
  • the indication suitably is provided through the timer 302q displaying a zero value and a textual message 304q indicating the same.
  • FIG. 4a-4r generally illustrate an example layer of screens adapted for directing and controlling the roast cook setting of the cook now operation.
  • the user first accesses the cook now operation through the control screen 400a ( Figure 4a) by depressing the cook now graphical icon 404a.
  • a cook control screen 400b ( Figure 4b) is displayed in response thereto and suitably includes at least one of the previously discussed cook settings 404b, including the roast cook setting, accessible through an appropriately depicted graphical icon, including a roast graphical icon 406b.
  • the cook control screen 400b suitably also includes a graphical picture 408b adapted to illustrate a cook setting.
  • a graphical picture 408b is displayed on the cook control screen that suitably depicts how the cooking appliance will operate according to the roast cook setting.
  • the user selects the roast graphical icon 406b and suitably depresses a "next" graphical icon 410b.
  • a cook temperature-setting screen ( Figure 4c) is displayed.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen is suitably adapted to enable a user to specify a temperature at which the roast setting will operate.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen suitably includes any user interface 400c sufficient for setting the cook temperature, such as a click and drag icon 402c adapted to be dragged to a desired temperature 404c, as depicted.
  • the temperature-setting user interface 400c suitably includes a pair of selectable graphical icons, each adapted to adjust the temperature in an opposite direction (i.e., one icon 406c is adapted for increasing the temperature while the other icon 408c is adapted for decreasing the temperature).
  • the user suitably depresses the next graphical icon 410c and thereby advances the GUI to a cook timer-setting screen 400d ( Figure 4d).
  • the cook timer setting-screen 400d is adapted to enable the user to specify a time duration for the cooking operation.
  • the cook timer setting-screen 400d includes any user interface suitable for specifying the cooking duration, such as a keypad 402d or other suitable means. As the cooking duration is input, it is displayed 404d on the screen for confirmation. In general, once a cooking duration has been specified, the subsequent cooking operation will automatically cease (e.g., the temperature will return to a resting temperature) upon expiration of the specified duration. Once the desired duration has been entered, the user sets the duration by, e.g, depressing the next graphical icon 406d. Upon setting the cook duration, a confirmation and start screen 400e (Figure 4e) is initiated and displays the previously selected settings.
  • a confirmation and start screen 400e Figure 4e
  • the confirmation and start screen suitably displays the previously selected settings an a selectable graphical icon format, such that the screen includes a cook method graphical icon 402e, a temperature graphical icon 404e and a timer graphical icon 406e.
  • a selectable graphical icon format such that the screen includes a cook method graphical icon 402e, a temperature graphical icon 404e and a timer graphical icon 406e.
  • Each of the foregoing graphical icons suitably is adapted to enable the user to alter the previously specified cook settings.
  • the user suitably initiates the roast cooking operation in accordance with the previously selected and displayed settings by, for example, selecting a "start" graphical icon 408e.
  • a preheat status screen ( Figure 4f) suitably displays a status of the cooking appliance in achieving the specified cooking temperature.
  • the preheat status screen suitably includes a progress bar 402f indicating a relative achievement of the temperature and further suitably includes a display of the temperature 404f of the cooking appliance.
  • the preheat status screen suitably also includes means adapted for enabling the user to adjust the already specified settings. Such means is suitably provided through an "adjust settings" graphical icon 406f, the selection of which suitably activates one or more of the previously encountered settings screens (e.g., the cook control screen ( Figure 4b), the cook temperature setting screen ( Figure 4c), the cook timer setting screen ( Figure 4d), etc.).
  • the preheat status screen 400f suitably also displays the previously specified cooking setting information 408f.
  • the preheat status screen 400f (Figure 4f) suitably includes a start timer graphical icon 41 Of adapted for starting the timer.
  • the user suitably activates the start timer graphical icon 410f upon the specified temperature being attained; alternatively, the GUI suitably is adapted to automatically start the timer in response to the specified temperature being attained.
  • a cooking status screen 400g ( Figure 4g) suitably displays the progress of the cooking appliance in cooking the food item.
  • the cooking status screen suitably is a roasting status screen ( Figure 4g) that displays a total time remaining 402g for completing the cooking operation.
  • the total time remaining 402g is suitably a timer-like feature that initially displays the time duration previously specified and, upon activation of the cooking operation, sequentially decreases until the timer duration has elapsed.
  • the cooking status screen 400g suitably also includes a progress bar 404g indicating a relative progress of the cooking operation. As the cooking operation proceeds, the total time remaining suitably decreases.
  • illustrated is the roasting status screen 400h at a point subsequent to the initiation of the cooking operation.
  • the total time remaining 402h is a lower number in Figure 4h than in Figure 4g.
  • the roasting status screen 400h suitably also includes a light graphical icon 404h.
  • the roasting status screen ( Figure 4g or Figure 4h) suitably contains an "adjust settings" graphical icon 406g and 406h for enabling the user to adjust the previously specified settings.
  • the confirm and start screen 400i ( Figure 4i) suitably displays the previously specified settings (e.g., the cook method, the cook temperature, the cook timer, etc.) in a graphical icon format (e.g., a cook method graphical icon 402i, a cook temperature graphical icon 404i, a cook timer graphical icon 406i, etc.).
  • a graphical icon format e.g., a cook method graphical icon 402i, a cook temperature graphical icon 404i, a cook timer graphical icon 406i, etc.
  • Each of the foregoing graphical icons suitably is selectable for altering the associated setting.
  • the cook control screen 400j ( Figure 4j) suitably displays the available cook setting 402j, enabling the user to select a different cooking setting, such as a bake cooking setting 404j.
  • the cook temperature setting screen 400k ( Figure 4k) suitably displays the user interface 402k for enabling the user to specify a different cook temperature.
  • the cook timer setting screen 4001 ( Figure 41) suitably displays the user interface 4021 for enabling the user to specify a different cook duration.
  • the confirm and start screen 400m is again displayed ( Figure 4m), indicating each of the settings (402m, 404m, 406m), which settings are updated to reflect the subsequently made settings changes, if any.
  • the confirm and start screen 400m suitably includes means for enabling the user to specify an additional cook cycle. Such means suitably is accessed through depressing a graphical icon 408m including a numerical plus icon thereon or other suitable means.
  • the previously described screens i.e., the cook control screen ( Figure 4b), the cook temperature setting screen ( Figure 4c), the cook timer setting screen ( Figure 4d), etc.
  • the confirm and start screen 400n suitably displays the additionally selected cook cycle 402n.
  • both a roast cook setting 404n and a convection roast setting 402n have been selected, according to which a roast cook will operate for the specified duration after which the convection roast will subsequently operate for the specified duration.
  • a third or more cook cycles may be added through the plus graphical icon 406n, as illustrated by the confirm and start screen 400o of Figure 4o having three cooking settings 402o, 404o, 406o.
  • the confirm and start screen 400o also suitably includes means adapted for enabling the user to remove one or more of the cook cycles.
  • the removal means is any suitably means, including a graphical icon 408o having a numeric minus icon thereon.
  • Figure 4p illustrates the confirm and start screen 400p having the additional cook cycles removed.
  • FIG. 4q a roasting completed notification screen 400q ( Figure 4q) is displayed, indicating to the user that the cooking operation has completed and the food item is ready for consumption.
  • the indication suitably is provided through the timer 402q displaying a zero value and a textual message 404q indicating the same.
  • the user suitably clears the roasting completed notification screen 400q by depressing a clear graphical icon 406q, thereby returning the GUI to the control screen 400r ( Figure 4r).
  • Figures 5a-5r generally illustrate an example layer of screens adapted for directing and controlling the broiling cook setting of the cook now operation.
  • a cook control screen 500b ( Figure 5b) is displayed in response thereto and suitably includes at least one of the previously discussed cook settings 504b, including the broiling cook setting, accessible through an appropriately depicted graphical icon, including a broil graphical icon 506b.
  • the cook control screen 500b suitably also includes a graphical picture 508b adapted to illustrate a cook setting. For example and with reference to Figure 5b, if the user depresses the broil graphical icon 506b, a graphical picture 508b is displayed on the cook control screen that suitably depicts how the cooking appliance will operate according to the roast cook setting.
  • the user selects the broil graphical icon 506b and suitably depresses a "next" graphical icon 510b.
  • a cook temperature-setting screen ( Figure 5c) is displayed.
  • the cook temperature- setting screen is suitably adapted to enable a user to specify a temperature at which the broil setting will operate.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen suitably includes any user interface 500c sufficient for setting the cook temperature, such as a click and drag icon 502c adapted to be dragged to a desired temperature 504c, such as a low temperature and a high temperature.
  • the cook timer setting-screen 500d is adapted to enable the user to specify a time duration for the cooking operation.
  • the cook timer setting-screen 500d includes any user interface suitable for specifying the cooking duration, such as a keypad 502d or other suitable means. As the cooking duration is input, it is displayed 504d on the screen for confirmation. In general, once a cooking duration has been specified, the subsequent cooking operation will automatically cease (e.g., the temperature will return to a resting temperature) upon expiration of the specified duration.
  • a confirmation and start screen 500e (Figure 5e) is initiated and displays the previously selected settings.
  • the confirmation and start screen suitably displays the previously selected settings an a selectable graphical icon format, such that the screen includes a cook method graphical icon 502e, a temperature graphical icon 504e and a timer graphical icon 506e.
  • Each of the foregoing graphical icons suitably is adapted to enable the user to alter the previously specified cook settings. A more thorough discussion of altering settings will follow below.
  • a preheat status screen 50Of ( Figure 5f) suitably displays a status of the cooking appliance in achieving the specified cooking temperature.
  • the preheat status screen 500f suitably includes a progress bar 502f indicating a relative achievement of the temperature.
  • the preheat status screen 500f suitably also includes means adapted for enabling the user to adjust the already specified settings.
  • Such means is suitably provided through an "adjust settings" graphical icon 504f, the selection of which suitably activates one or more of the previously encountered settings screens (e.g., the cook control screen ( Figure 5b), the cook temperature setting screen ( Figure 5c), the cook timer setting screen ( Figure 5d), etc.).
  • the preheat status screen 500f suitably also displays the previously specified cooking setting information 508f.
  • the preheat status screen 500f ( Figure 5f) suitably includes a start timer graphical icon 51 Of adapted for starting the timer. The user suitably activates the start timer graphical icon 51 Of upon the specified temperature being attained; alternatively, the GUI suitably is adapted to automatically start the timer in response to the specified temperature being attained.
  • a cooking status screen 500g (Figure 5g) suitably displays the progress of the cooking appliance in cooking the food item.
  • the cooking status screen suitably is a broiling status screen ( Figure 5g) that displays a total time remaining 502g for completing the cooking operation.
  • the total time remaining 502g is suitably a timer-like feature that initially displays the time duration previously specified and, upon activation of the cooking operation, sequentially decreases until the timer duration has elapsed.
  • the cooking status screen 500g suitably also includes a progress bar 504g indicating a relative progress of the cooking operation. As the cooking operation proceeds, the total time remaining suitably decreases.
  • the broiling status screen 500h at a point subsequent to the initiation of the cooking operation.
  • the total time remaining 502h is a lower number in Figure 5h than in Figure 5g.
  • the broiling status screen 500h suitably also includes a light graphical icon 504h.
  • the roast status screen ( Figure 5g or Figure 5h) suitably contains an "adjust settings" graphical icon 506g and 506h for enabling the user to adjust the previously specified settings.
  • the confirm and start screen 500i (Figure 5i) suitably displays the previously specified settings (e.g., the cook method, the cook temperature, the cook timer, etc.) in a graphical icon format (e.g., a cook method graphical icon 502i, a cook temperature graphical icon 504i, a cook timer graphical icon 5O6i, etc.).
  • a graphical icon format e.g., a cook method graphical icon 502i, a cook temperature graphical icon 504i, a cook timer graphical icon 5O6i, etc.
  • Each of the foregoing graphical icons suitably is selectable for altering the associated setting.
  • the cook control screen 500j ( Figure 5j) suitably displays the available cook setting 502j, enabling the user to select a different cooking setting, such as a bake cooking setting 504j.
  • the cook temperature setting screen 500k ( Figure 5k) suitably displays the user interface 502k for enabling the user to specify a different cook temperature.
  • the cook timer setting screen 5001 ( Figure 51) suitably displays the user interface 5021 for enabling the user to specify a different cook duration.
  • the confirm and start screen 500m is again displayed ( Figure 5m), indicating each of the settings (502m, 504m, 506m), which settings are updated to reflect the subsequently made settings changes, if any.
  • the confirm and start screen 500m suitably includes means for enabling the user to specify an additional cook cycle. Such means suitably is accessed through depressing a graphical icon 508m including a numerical plus icon thereon or other suitable means.
  • the previously described screens i.e., the cook control screen ( Figure 5b), the cook temperature setting screen ( Figure 5c), the cook timer setting screen ( Figure 5d), etc.
  • the confirm and start screen 50On suitably displays the additionally selected cook cycle 502n.
  • a broil cook setting 504n and a convection roast setting 502n have been selected, according to which a broil cook will operate for the specified duration after which the convection roast will subsequently operate for the specified duration.
  • a third or more cook cycles may be added through the plus graphical icon 506n, as illustrated by the confirm and start screen 500o of Figure 5o having three cooking settings 502o, 504o, 506o.
  • the confirm and start screen 50Oo also suitably includes means adapted for enabling the user to remove one or more of the cook cycles.
  • the removal means is any suitably means, including a graphical icon 508o having a numeric minus icon thereon.
  • Figure 5p illustrates the confirm and start screen 500p having the additional cook cycles removed.
  • a broiling completed notification screen 500q ( Figure 5q) is displayed, indicating to the user that the cooking operation has completed and the food item is ready for consumption.
  • the indication suitably is provided through the timer 502q displaying a zero value and a textual message 504q indicating the same.
  • the user suitably clears the broiling completed notification screen 500q by depressing a clear graphical icon 506q, thereby returning the GUI to the control screen 500r ( Figures 6a-6r generally illustrate an example layer of screens adapted for directing and controlling the warming cook setting of the cook now operation.
  • a cook control screen 600b ( Figure 6b) is displayed in response thereto and suitably includes at least one of the previously discussed cook settings 604b, including the warming cook setting, accessible through an appropriately depicted graphical icon, including a warm graphical icon 606b.
  • the cook control screen 600b suitably also includes a graphical picture 608b adapted to illustrate a cook setting. For example and with reference to Figure 6b, if the user depresses the warm graphical icon 606b, a graphical picture 608b is displayed on the cook control screen that suitably depicts how the cooking appliance will operate according to the warm cook setting.
  • the user selects the warm graphical icon 606b and suitably depresses a "next" graphical icon 610b.
  • a cook temperature-setting screen ( Figure 6c) is displayed.
  • the cook temperature- setting screen is suitably adapted to enable a user to specify a temperature at which the warm setting will operate.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen suitably includes any user interface 600c sufficient for setting the cook temperature, such as a click and drag icon 602c adapted to be dragged to a desired temperature 604c, as depicted.
  • the temperature-setting user interface 600c suitably includes a pair of selectable graphical icons, each adapted to adjust the temperature in an opposite direction (i.e., one icon 606c is adapted for increasing the temperature while the other icon 608c is adapted for decreasing the temperature).
  • the user suitably depresses the next graphical icon 610c and thereby advances the GUI to a cook timer-setting screen 600d ( Figure 6d).
  • the cook timer setting-screen 600d is adapted to enable the user to specify a time duration for the cooking operation.
  • the cook timer setting-screen 600d includes any user interface suitable for specifying the cooking duration, such as a keypad 602d or other suitable means.
  • the cooking duration As the cooking duration is input, it is displayed 604d on the screen for confirmation, hi general, once a cooking duration has been specified, the subsequent cooking operation will automatically cease (e.g., the temperature will return to a resting temperature) upon expiration of the specified duration.
  • the user sets the duration by, e.g, depressing the next graphical icon 606d.
  • a confirmation and start screen 600e ( Figure 6e) is initiated and displays the previously selected settings.
  • the confirmation and start screen suitably displays the previously selected settings in a selectable graphical icon format, such that the screen includes a cook method graphical icon 602e, a temperature graphical icon 604e and a timer graphical icon 606e.
  • Each of the foregoing graphical icons suitably is adapted to enable the user to alter the previously specified cook settings.
  • altering settings will follow below.
  • the user suitably initiates the warming cooking operation in accordance with the previously selected and displayed settings by, for example, selecting a "start" graphical icon 608e.
  • a preheat status screen ( Figure 6f) suitably displays a status of the cooking appliance in achieving the specified cooking temperature.
  • the preheat status screen suitably includes a progress bar 602f indicating a relative achievement of the temperature and further suitably includes a display of the temperature 604f of the cooking appliance.
  • the preheat status screen suitably also includes means adapted for enabling the user to adjust the already specified settings.
  • Such means is suitably provided through an "adjust settings" graphical icon 606f, the selection of which suitably activates one or more of the previously encountered settings screens (e.g., the cook control screen ( Figure 6b), the cook temperature setting screen ( Figure 6c), the cook timer setting screen ( Figure 6d), etc.).
  • the preheat status screen 600f suitably also displays the previously specified cooking setting information 608f.
  • the preheat status screen 600f ( Figure 6f) suitably includes a start timer graphical icon 61 Of adapted for starting the timer. The user suitably activates the start timer graphical icon 61 Of upon the specified temperature being attained; alternatively, the GUI suitably is adapted to automatically start the timer in response to the specified temperature being attained.
  • a cooking status screen 600g (Figure 6g) suitably displays the progress of the cooking appliance in warming the food item.
  • the cooking status screen suitably is a warming status screen ( Figure 6g) that displays a total time remaining 602g for completing the warming operation.
  • the total time remaining 602g is suitably a timer-like feature that initially displays the time duration previously specified and, upon activation of the cooking operation, sequentially decreases until the timer duration has elapsed.
  • the warming status screen 600g suitably also includes a progress bar 604g indicating a relative progress of the cooking operation. As the cooking operation proceeds, the total time remaining suitably decreases.
  • the warming status screen 600h at a point subsequent to the initiation of the cooking operation.
  • the total time remaining 602h is a lower number in Figure 6h than in Figure 6g.
  • the warming status screen 600h suitably also includes a light graphical icon 604h.
  • the warming status screen ( Figure 6g or Figure 6h) suitably contains an "adjust settings" graphical icon 606g and 606h for enabling the user to adjust the previously specified settings.
  • the confirm and start screen 600i ( Figure 61) suitably displays the previously specified settings (e.g., the cook method, the cook temperature, the cook timer, etc.) in a graphical icon format (e.g., a cook method graphical icon 602i, a cook temperature graphical icon 604i, a cook timer graphical icon 606i, etc.).
  • a graphical icon format e.g., a cook method graphical icon 602i, a cook temperature graphical icon 604i, a cook timer graphical icon 606i, etc.
  • Each of the foregoing graphical icons suitably is selectable for altering the associated setting.
  • the cook control screen 600j ( Figure 6j) suitably displays the available cook setting 602j, enabling the user to select a different cooking setting, such as a bake cooking setting 604j.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen 600k ( Figure 6k) suitably displays the user interface 602k for enabling the user to specify a different cook temperature.
  • the cook timer setting screen 6001 ( Figure 61) suitably displays the user interface 6021 for enabling the user to specify a different cook duration.
  • the confirm and start screen 600m is again displayed ( Figure 6m), indicating each of the settings (602m, 604m, 606m), which settings are updated to reflect the subsequently made settings changes, if any.
  • the confirm and start screen 600m suitably includes means for enabling the user to specify an additional cook cycle. Such means suitably is accessed through depressing a graphical icon 608m including a numerical plus icon thereon or other suitable means.
  • the previously described screens i.e., the cook control screen ( Figure 6b), the cook temperature setting screen ( Figure 6c), the cook timer setting screen ( Figure 6d), etc.
  • the confirm and start screen 600n suitably displays the additionally selected cook cycle 602n.
  • both a warming cook setting 604n and a convection roast setting 602n have been selected, according to which a warming cook will operate for the specified duration after which the convection roast will subsequently operate for the specified duration.
  • a third or more cook cycles may be added through the plus graphical icon 606n, as illustrated by the confirm and start screen 600o of Figure 6o having three cooking settings 602o, 604o, 606o.
  • the confirm and start screen 600o also suitably includes means adapted for enabling the user to remove one or more of the cook cycles.
  • the removal means is any suitably means, including a graphical icon 608o having a numeric minus icon thereon.
  • Figure 6p illustrates the confirm and start screen 600p having the additional cook cycles removed.
  • FIG. 6q a warming completed notification screen 600q ( Figure 6q) is displayed, indicating to the user that the cooking operation has completed and the food item is ready for consumption.
  • the indication suitably is provided through the timer 602q displaying a zero value and a textual message 604q indicating the same.
  • the user suitably clears the warming completed notification screen 600q by depressing a clear graphical icon 606q, thereby returning the GUI to the control screen 400r ( Figures 7a- 7r generally illustrate an example layer of screens adapted for directing and controlling the convection baking cook setting of the cook now operation.
  • a cook control screen 700b ( Figure 7b) is displayed in response thereto and suitably includes at least one of the previously discussed cook settings 704b, including the convection baking cook setting, accessible through an appropriately depicted graphical icon, including a convection bake graphical icon 706b.
  • the cook control screen 700b suitably also includes a graphical picture 708b adapted to illustrate a cook setting.
  • a graphical picture 708b is displayed on the cook control screen that suitably depicts how the cooking appliance will operate according to the roast cook setting.
  • the user selects the convection bake graphical icon 706b and suitably depresses a "next" graphical icon 710b.
  • a cook temperature-setting screen ( Figure 7c) is displayed.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen is suitably adapted to enable a user to specify a temperature at which the convection baking setting will operate.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen suitably includes any user interface 700c sufficient for setting the cook temperature, such as a click and drag icon 702c adapted to be dragged to a desired temperature 704c, as depicted.
  • the temperature-setting user interface 700c suitably includes a pair of selectable graphical icons, each adapted to adjust the temperature in an opposite direction (i.e., one icon 706c is adapted for increasing the temperature while the other icon 708c is adapted for decreasing the temperature).
  • the user suitably depresses the next graphical icon 710c and thereby advances the GUI to a cook timer-setting screen 700d ( Figure 7d).
  • the cook timer setting-screen 700d is adapted to enable the user to specify a time duration for the cooking operation.
  • the cook timer setting-screen 700d includes any user interface suitable for specifying the cooking duration, such as a keypad 702d or other suitable means. As the cooking duration is input, it is displayed 704d on the screen for confirmation. In general, once a cooking duration has been specified, the subsequent cooking operation will automatically cease (e.g., the temperature will return to a resting temperature) upon expiration of the specified duration. Once the desired duration has been entered, the user sets the duration by, e.g., depressing the next graphical icon 706d. Upon setting the cook duration, a confirmation and start screen 700e (Figure 7e) is initiated and displays the previously selected settings.
  • a confirmation and start screen 700e Figure 7e
  • the confirmation and start screen suitably displays the previously selected settings in a selectable graphical icon format, such that the screen includes a cook method graphical icon 702e, a temperature graphical icon 704e and a timer graphical icon 706e.
  • a cook method graphical icon 702e a temperature graphical icon 704e
  • a timer graphical icon 706e a timer graphical icon 706e.
  • Each of the foregoing graphical icons suitably is adapted to enable the user to alter the previously specified cook settings.
  • the user suitably initiates the convection baking cooking operation in accordance with the previously selected and displayed settings by, for example, selecting a "start" graphical icon 708e.
  • a preheat status screen ( Figure 7f) suitably displays a status of the cooking appliance in achieving the specified cooking temperature.
  • the preheat status screen suitably includes a progress bar 702f indicating a relative achievement of the temperature and further suitably includes a display of the temperature 704f of the cooking appliance.
  • the preheat status screen suitably also includes means adapted for enabling the user to adjust the already specified settings. Such means is suitably provided through an "adjust settings" graphical icon 706f, the selection of which suitably activates one or more of the previously encountered settings screens (e.g., the cook control screen ( Figure 7b), the cook temperature setting screen ( Figure 7c), the cook timer setting screen ( Figure 7d), etc.).
  • the preheat status screen 700f suitably also displays the previously specified cooking setting information 708f.
  • the preheat status screen 700f ( Figure 7f) suitably includes a start timer graphical icon 71 Of adapted for starting the timer.
  • the user suitably activates the start timer graphical icon 71 Of upon the specified temperature being attained; alternatively, the GUI suitably is adapted to automatically start the timer in response to the specified temperature being attained.
  • a cooking status screen 700g ( Figure 7g) suitably displays the progress of the cooking appliance in cooking the food item.
  • the cooking status screen suitably is a convection baking status screen ( Figure 7g) that displays a total time remaining 702g for completing the cooking operation.
  • the total time remaining 702g is suitably a timer-like feature that initially displays the time duration previously specified and, upon activation of the cooking operation, sequentially decreases until the timer duration has elapsed.
  • the cooking status screen 700g suitably also includes a progress bar 704g indicating a relative progress of the cooking operation. As the cooking operation proceeds, the total time remaining suitably decreases. With reference to Figure 7h, illustrated is the roasting status screen 700h at a point subsequent to the initiation of the cooking operation. Thus, the total time remaining 702h is a lower number in Figure 7h than in Figure 7g.
  • the convection baking status screen 700h suitably also includes a light graphical icon 704h.
  • the convection baking status screen ( Figure 7g or Figure 7h) suitably contains an "adjust settings" graphical icon 706g and 706h for enabling the user to adjust the previously specified settings.
  • the confirm and start screen 700i ( Figure 7i) suitably displays the previously specified settings (e.g., the cook method, the cook temperature, the cook timer, etc.) in a graphical icon format (e.g., a cook method graphical icon 702i, a cook temperature graphical icon 704i, a cook timer graphical icon 706i, etc.).
  • a graphical icon format e.g., a cook method graphical icon 702i, a cook temperature graphical icon 704i, a cook timer graphical icon 706i, etc.
  • Each of the foregoing graphical icons suitably is selectable for altering the associated setting.
  • the cook control screen 700j ( Figure 7j) suitably displays the available cook setting 702j, enabling the user to select a different cooking setting, such as a baking cooking setting 704j.
  • the cook temperature setting screen 700k ( Figure 7k) suitably displays the user interface 702k for enabling the user to specify a different cook temperature.
  • the cook timer setting screen 7001 ( Figure 71) suitably displays the user interface 7021 for enabling the user to specify a different cook duration.
  • the confirm and start screen 700m is again displayed ( Figure 7m), indicating each of the settings (702m, 704m, 706m), which settings are updated to reflect the subsequently made settings changes, if any.
  • the confirm and start screen 700m suitably includes means for enabling the user to specify an additional cook cycle. Such means suitably is accessed through depressing a graphical icon 708m including a numerical plus icon thereon or other suitable means.
  • the previously described screens i.e., the cook control screen ( Figure 7b), the cook temperature setting screen ( Figure 7c), the cook timer setting screen ( Figure 7d), etc.
  • the confirm and start screen 700n suitably displays the additionally selected cook cycle 702n.
  • both a convection baking cook setting 704n and a convection roasting setting 702n have been selected, according to which a convection baking cook will operate for the specified duration after which the convection roasting will subsequently operate for the specified duration.
  • a third or more cook cycles may be added through the plus graphical icon 706n, as illustrated by the confirm and start screen 700o of Figure 7o having three cooking settings 702o, 704o, 706o.
  • the confirm and start screen 700o also suitably includes means adapted for enabling the user to remove one or more of the cook cycles.
  • the removal means is any suitably means, including a graphical icon 708o having a numeric minus icon thereon.
  • Figure 7p illustrates the confirm and start screen 700p having the additional cook cycles removed.
  • FIG. 7q a convection baking completed notification screen 700q ( Figure 7q) is displayed, indicating to the user that the cooking operation has completed and the food item is ready for consumption.
  • the indication suitably is provided through the timer 702q displaying a zero value and a textual message 704q indicating the same.
  • the user suitably clears the convection baking completed notification screen 700q by depressing a clear graphical icon 706q, thereby returning the GUI to the control screen 700r ( Figures 8a-8r generally illustrate an example layer of screens adapted for directing and controlling the convection roasting cook setting of the cook now operation.
  • a cook control screen 800b ( Figure 8b) is displayed in response thereto and suitably includes at least one of the previously discussed cook settings 804b, including the convection roasting cook setting, accessible through an appropriately depicted graphical icon, including a convection roast graphical icon 806b.
  • the cook control screen 800b suitably also includes a graphical picture 808b adapted to illustrate a cook setting.
  • a graphical picture 808b is displayed on the cook control screen that suitably depicts how the cooking appliance will operate according to the roast cook setting.
  • the user selects the convection roast graphical icon 806b and suitably depresses a "next" graphical icon 810b.
  • a cook temperature-setting screen ( Figure 8c) is displayed.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen is suitably adapted to enable a user to specify a temperature at which the convection roasting setting will operate.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen suitably includes any user interface 800c sufficient for setting the cook temperature, such as a click and drag icon 802c adapted to be dragged to a desired temperature 804c, as depicted.
  • the temperature-setting user interface 800c suitably includes a pair of selectable graphical icons, each adapted to adjust the temperature in an opposite direction (i.e., one icon 806c is adapted for increasing the temperature while the other icon 808c is adapted for decreasing the temperature).
  • the user suitably depresses the next graphical icon 810c and thereby advances the GUI to a cook timer-setting screen 800d ( Figure 8d).
  • the cook timer setting-screen 800d is adapted to enable the user to specify a time duration for the cooking operation.
  • the cook timer setting-screen 800d includes any user interface suitable for specifying the cooking duration, such as a keypad 802d or other suitable means. As the cooking duration is input, it is displayed 804d on the screen for confirmation. In general, once a cooking duration has been specified, the subsequent cooking operation will automatically cease (e.g., the temperature will return to a resting temperature) upon expiration of the specified duration. Once the desired duration has been entered, the user sets the duration by, e.g, depressing the next graphical icon 806d. Upon setting the cook duration, a confirmation and start screen 800e (Figure 8e) is initiated and displays the previously selected settings.
  • a confirmation and start screen 800e Figure 8e
  • the confirmation and start screen suitably displays the previously selected settings in a selectable graphical icon format, such that the screen includes a cook method graphical icon 802e, a temperature graphical icon 804e and a timer graphical icon 806e.
  • a cook method graphical icon 802e a temperature graphical icon 804e
  • a timer graphical icon 806e a timer graphical icon 806e.
  • Each of the foregoing graphical icons suitably is adapted to enable the user to alter the previously specified cook settings.
  • the user suitably initiates the convection roasting cooking operation in accordance with the previously selected and displayed settings by, for example, selecting a "start" graphical icon 808e.
  • a preheat status screen ( Figure 8f) suitably displays a status of the cooking appliance in achieving the specified cooking temperature.
  • the preheat status screen suitably includes a progress bar 802f indicating a relative achievement of the temperature and further suitably includes a display of the temperature 804f of the cooking appliance.
  • the preheat status screen suitably also includes means adapted for enabling the user to adjust the already specified settings. Such means is suitably provided through an "adjust settings" graphical icon 806f, the selection of which suitably activates one or more of the previously encountered settings screens (e.g., the cook control screen ( Figure 8b), the cook temperature setting screen ( Figure 8c), the cook timer setting screen ( Figure 8d), etc.).
  • the preheat status screen 800f suitably also displays the previously specified cooking setting information 808f.
  • the preheat status screen 800f ( Figure 8f) suitably includes a start timer graphical icon 81 Of adapted for starting the timer.
  • the user suitably activates the start timer graphical icon 81 Of upon the specified temperature being attained; alternatively, the GUI suitably is adapted to automatically start the timer in response to the specified temperature being attained.
  • a cooking status screen 800g ( Figure 8g) suitably displays the progress of the cooking appliance in cooking the food item.
  • the cooking status screen suitably is a convection roasting status screen ( Figure 8g) that displays a total time remaining 802g for completing the cooking operation.
  • the total time remaining 802g is suitably a timer-like feature that initially displays the time duration previously specified and, upon activation of the cooking operation, sequentially decreases until the timer duration has elapsed.
  • the cooking status screen 800g suitably also includes a progress bar 804g indicating a relative progress of the cooking operation. As the cooking operation proceeds, the total time remaining suitably decreases.
  • illustrated is the convection roasting status screen 800h at a point subsequent to the initiation of the cooking operation.
  • the total time remaining 802h is a lower number in Figure 8h than in Figure 8g.
  • the convection roasting status screen 800h suitably also includes a light graphical icon 804h.
  • the convection roasting status screen ( Figure 8g or Figure 8h) suitably contains an "adjust settings" graphical icon 806g and 806h for enabling the user to adjust the previously specified settings.
  • the confirm and start screen 800i ( Figure 81) suitably displays the previously specified settings (e.g., the cook method, the cook temperature, the cook timer, etc.) in a graphical icon format (e.g., a cook method graphical icon 802i, a cook temperature graphical icon 804i, a cook timer graphical icon 806i, etc.).
  • a graphical icon format e.g., a cook method graphical icon 802i, a cook temperature graphical icon 804i, a cook timer graphical icon 806i, etc.
  • Each of the foregoing graphical icons suitably is selectable for altering the associated setting.
  • the cook control screen 800j ( Figure 8j) suitably displays the available cook setting 802j, enabling the user to select a different cooking setting, such as a bake cooking setting 804j.
  • the cook temperature setting screen 800k ( Figure 8k) suitably displays the user interface 802k for enabling the user to specify a different cook temperature.
  • the cook timer setting screen 8001 ( Figure 81) suitably displays the user interface 8021 for enabling the user to specify a different cook duration.
  • the confirm and start screen 800m is again displayed ( Figure 8m), indicating each of the settings (802m, 804m, 806m), which settings are updated to reflect the subsequently made settings changes, if any.
  • the confirm and start screen 800m ( Figure 8m) suitably includes means for enabling the user to specify an additional cook cycle. Such means suitably is accessed through depressing a graphical icon 808m including a numerical plus icon thereon or other suitable means.
  • the previously described screens i.e., the cook control screen ( Figure 8b), the cook temperature setting screen ( Figure 8c), the cook timer setting screen ( Figure 8d), etc.
  • the confirm and start screen 800n suitably displays the additionally selected cook cycle 802n.
  • both a convection roasting cook setting 804n and a convection roast setting 802n have been selected, according to which a roast cook will operate for the specified duration after which the convection roast will subsequently operate for the specified duration.
  • a third or more cook cycles may be added through the plus graphical icon 806n, as illustrated by the confirm and start screen 800o of Figure 80 having three cooking settings 802o, 804o, 8O60.
  • the confirm and start screen 8OO0 also suitably includes means adapted for enabling the user to remove one or more of the cook cycles.
  • the removal means is any suitably means, including a graphical icon 8O80 having a numeric minus icon thereon.
  • Figure 8p illustrates the confirm and start screen 800p having the additional cook cycles removed.
  • a convection roasting completed notification screen 800q (Figure 8q) is displayed, indicating to the user that the cooking operation has completed and the food item is ready for consumption.
  • the indication suitably is provided through the timer 802q displaying a zero value and a textual message 804q indicating the same.
  • the user suitably clears the convection roasting completed notification screen 800q by depressing a clear graphical icon 806q, thereby returning the GUI to the control screen 800r ( Figure 8r).
  • Figures 9a-9r generally illustrate an example layer of screens adapted for directing and controlling the convection broiling cook setting of the cook now operation.
  • a cook control screen 900b ( Figure 9b) is displayed in response thereto and suitably includes at least one of the previously discussed cook settings 904b, including the convection broiling cook setting, accessible through an appropriately depicted graphical icon, including a convection broil graphical icon 906b.
  • the cook control screen 9O0b suitably also includes a graphical picture 908b adapted to illustrate a cook setting.
  • a graphical picture 908b is displayed on the cook control screen that suitably depicts how the cooking appliance will operate according to the roast cook setting.
  • the user selects the convection broil graphical icon 906b and suitably depresses a "next" graphical icon 910b.
  • a cook temperature-setting screen ( Figure 9c) is displayed.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen is suitably adapted to enable a user to specify a temperature at which the convection broiling setting will operate.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen suitably includes any user interface 900c sufficient for setting the cook temperature, such as a click and drag icon 902c adapted to be dragged to a desired temperature 904c, as depicted.
  • the temperature-setting user interface 900c suitably includes a pair of selectable graphical icons, each adapted to adjust the temperature in an opposite direction (i.e., one icon 906c is adapted for increasing the temperature while the other icon 908c is adapted for decreasing the temperature).
  • the user suitably depresses the next graphical icon 910c and thereby advances the GUI to a cook timer-setting screen 900d ( Figure 9d).
  • the cook timer setting-screen 900d is adapted to enable the user to specify a time duration for the cooking operation.
  • the cook timer setting-screen 900d includes any user interface suitable for specifying the cooking duration, such as a keypad 902d or other suitable means.
  • As the cooking duration is input it is displayed 904d on the screen for confirmation.
  • the subsequent cooking operation will automatically cease (e.g., the temperature will return to a resting temperature) upon expiration of the specified duration.
  • the user sets the duration by, e.g, depressing the next graphical icon 906d.
  • a confirmation and start screen 900e ( Figure 9e) is initiated and displays the previously selected settings.
  • the confirmation and start screen suitably displays the previously selected settings an a selectable graphical icon format, such that the screen includes a cook method graphical icon 902e, a temperature graphical icon 904e and a timer graphical icon 906e.
  • a selectable graphical icon format such that the screen includes a cook method graphical icon 902e, a temperature graphical icon 904e and a timer graphical icon 906e.
  • Each of the foregoing graphical icons suitably is adapted to enable the user to alter the previously specified cook settings.
  • the user suitably initiates the convection broiling cooking operation in accordance with the previously selected and displayed settings by, for example, selecting a "start" graphical icon 908e.
  • a preheat status screen ( Figure 9f) suitably displays a status of the cooking appliance in achieving the specified cooking temperature.
  • the preheat status screen suitably includes a progress bar 902f indicating a relative achievement of the temperature and further suitably includes a display of the temperature 904f of the cooking appliance.
  • the preheat status screen suitably also includes means adapted for enabling the user to adjust the already specified settings. Such means is suitably provided through an "adjust settings" graphical icon 906f, the selection of which suitably activates one or more of the previously encountered settings screens (e.g., the cook control screen ( Figure 9b), the cook temperature setting screen (Figure 9c), the cook timer setting screen ( Figure 9d), etc.).
  • the preheat status screen 900f suitably also displays the previously specified cooking setting information 908f.
  • the preheat status screen 900f ( Figure 9f) suitably includes a start timer graphical icon 91 Of adapted for starting the timer.
  • the user suitably activates the start timer graphical icon 91 Of upon the specified temperature being attained; alternatively, the GUI suitably is adapted to automatically start the timer in response to the specified temperature being attained.
  • a cooking status screen 900g ( Figure 9g) suitably displays the progress of the cooking appliance in cooking the food item.
  • the cooking status screen suitably is a broiling status screen ( Figure 9g) that displays a total time remaining 902g for completing the cooking operation.
  • the total time remaining 902g is suitably a timer-like feature that initially displays the time duration previously specified and, upon activation of the cooking operation, sequentially decreases until the timer duration has elapsed.
  • the cooking status screen 900g suitably also includes a progress bar 904g indicating a relative progress of the cooking operation. As the cooking operation proceeds, the total time remaining suitably decreases.
  • illustrated is the convection broiling status screen 900h at a point subsequent to the initiation of the cooking operation.
  • the total time remaining 902h is a lower number in Figure 9h than in Figure 9g.
  • the convection broiling status screen 900h suitably also includes a light graphical icon 904h.
  • the convection broiling status screen ( Figure 9g or Figure 9h) suitably contains an "adjust settings" graphical icon 906g and 906h for enabling the user to adjust the previously specified settings.
  • the confirm and start screen 900i ( Figure 9i) suitably displays the previously specified settings (e.g., the cook method, the cook temperature, the cook timer, etc.) in a graphical icon format (e.g., a cook method graphical icon 902i, a cook temperature graphical icon 904i, a cook timer graphical icon 906i, etc.).
  • a graphical icon format e.g., a cook method graphical icon 902i, a cook temperature graphical icon 904i, a cook timer graphical icon 906i, etc.
  • Each of the foregoing graphical icons suitably is selectable for altering the associated setting.
  • the cook control screen 900j ( Figure 9j) suitably displays the available cook setting 902j, enabling the user to select a different cooking setting, such as a bake cooking setting 904j.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen 900k ( Figure 9k) suitably displays the user interface 902k for enabling the user to specify a different cook temperature.
  • the cook timer setting screen 9001 ( Figure 91) suitably displays the user interface 9021 for enabling the user to specify a different cook duration.
  • the confirm and start screen 900m is again displayed ( Figure 9m), indicating each of the settings (902m, 904m, 906m), which settings are updated to reflect the subsequently made settings changes, if any.
  • the confirm and start screen 900m suitably includes means for enabling the user to specify an additional cook cycle. Such means suitably is accessed through depressing a graphical icon 908m including a numerical plus icon thereon or other suitable means.
  • the previously described screens i.e., the cook control screen ( Figure 9b), the cook temperature setting screen ( Figure 9c), the cook timer setting screen ( Figure 9d), etc.
  • the confirm and start screen 900n suitably displays the additionally selected cook cycle 902n.
  • both a convection broiling cook setting 904n and a convection roast setting 902n have been selected, according to which a convection broiling cook will operate for the specified duration after which the convection roast will subsequently operate for the specified duration.
  • a third or more cook cycles may be added through the plus graphical icon 906n, as illustrated by the confirm and start screen 900o of Figure 9o having three cooking settings 902o, 904o, 906o.
  • the confirm and start screen 900o also suitably includes means adapted for enabling the user to remove one or more of the cook cycles.
  • the removal means is any suitably means, including a graphical icon 908o having a numeric minus icon thereon.
  • Figure 9p illustrates the confirm and start screen 900p having the additional cook cycles removed.
  • a convection broil completed notification screen 900q (Figure 9q) is displayed, indicating to the user that the cooking operation has completed and the food item is ready for consumption.
  • the indication suitably is provided through the timer 902q displaying a zero value and a textual message 904q indicating the same.
  • the user suitably clears the convection broiling completed notification screen 900q by depressing a clear graphical icon 906q, thereby returning the GUI to the control screen 900r ( Figure 9r).
  • Figures lOa-lOr generally illustrate an example layer of screens adapted for directing and controlling the convection defrosting cook setting of the cook now operation.
  • the user first accesses the cook now operation through the control screen 1000a ( Figure 10a) by depressing the cook now graphical icon 1002a.
  • a cook control screen 1000b ( Figure 10b) is displayed in response thereto and suitably includes at least one of the previously discussed cook settings 1004b, including the convection defrosting cook setting, accessible through an appropriately depicted graphical icon, including a convection defrost graphical icon 1006b.
  • the cook control screen 1000b suitably also includes a graphical picture 1008b adapted to illustrate a cook setting.
  • a graphical picture 1008b is displayed on the cook control screen that suitably depicts how the cooking appliance will operate according to the convection defrost cook setting.
  • the user selects the convection defrost graphical icon 1006b and suitably depresses a "next" graphical icon 1010b.
  • a cook temperature-setting screen ( Figure 10c) is displayed.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen is suitably adapted to enable a user to specify a temperature at which the convection defrosting setting will operate.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen suitably includes any user interface 1000c sufficient for setting the cook temperature, such as a click and drag icon 1002c adapted to be dragged to a desired temperature 1004c, as depicted.
  • the temperature-setting user interface 1000c suitably includes a pair of selectable graphical icons, each adapted to adjust the temperature in an opposite direction (i.e., one icon 1006c is adapted for increasing the temperature while the other icon 1008c is adapted for decreasing the temperature).
  • the user suitably depresses the next graphical icon 1010c and thereby advances the GUI to a cook timer-setting screen lOOOd ( Figure lOd).
  • the cook timer setting-screen lOOOd is adapted to enable the user to specify a time duration for the cooking operation.
  • the cook timer setting- screen lOOOd includes any user interface suitable for specifying the cooking duration, such as a keypad 1002d or other suitable means.
  • As the cooking duration is input it is displayed 1004d on the screen for confirmation.
  • the subsequent cooking operation will automatically cease (e.g., the temperature will return to a resting temperature) upon expiration of the specified duration.
  • the user sets the duration by, e.g, depressing the next graphical icon 1006d.
  • a confirmation and start screen lOOOe ( Figure lOe) is initiated and displays the previously selected settings.
  • the confirmation and start screen suitably displays the previously selected settings in a selectable graphical icon format, such that the screen includes a cook method graphical icon 1002e, a temperature graphical icon 1004e and a timer graphical icon 1006e.
  • Each of the foregoing graphical icons suitably is adapted to enable the user to alter the previously specified cook settings. A more thorough discussion of altering settings will follow below.
  • the user suitably initiates the convection defrosting cooking operation in accordance with the previously selected and displayed settings by, for example, selecting a "start" graphical icon 1008e.
  • a preheat status screen ( Figure lOf) suitably displays a status of the cooking appliance in achieving the specified cooking temperature.
  • the preheat status screen suitably includes a progress bar 1002f indicating a relative achievement of the temperature and further suitably includes a display of the temperature 1004f of the cooking appliance.
  • the preheat status screen suitably also includes means adapted for enabling the user to adjust the already specified settings. Such means is suitably provided through an "adjust settings" graphical icon 1006f, the selection of which suitably activates one or more of the previously encountered settings screens (e.g., the cook control screen (Figure 10b), the cook temperature setting screen (Figure 10c), the cook timer setting screen ( Figure lOd), etc.).
  • the preheat status screen lOOOf suitably also displays the previously specified cooking setting information 1008f.
  • the preheat status screen lOOOf ( Figure lOf) suitably includes a start timer graphical icon 101 Of adapted for starting the timer.
  • the user suitably activates the start timer graphical icon lOlOf upon the specified temperature being attained; alternatively, the GUI suitably is adapted to automatically start the timer in response to the specified temperature being attained.
  • a cooking status screen lOOOg ( Figure lOg) suitably displays the progress of the cooking appliance in defrosting the food item.
  • the cooking status screen suitably is a convection defrosting status screen (Figure lOg) that displays a total time remaining 1002g for completing the defrosting operation.
  • the total time remaining 1002g is suitably a timer-like feature that initially displays the time duration previously specified and, upon activation of the cooking operation, sequentially decreases until the timer duration has elapsed.
  • the cooking status screen lOOOg suitably also includes a progress bar 1004g indicating a relative progress of the defrosting operation. As the defrosting operation proceeds, the total time remaining suitably decreases.
  • the convection defrosting status screen lOOOh suitably also includes a light graphical icon 1004h.
  • the convection defrosting status screen ( Figure lOg or Figure lOh) suitably contains an "adjust settings" graphical icon 1006g and 1006h for enabling the user to adjust the previously specified settings.
  • the confirm and start screen lOOOi ( Figure lOi) suitably displays the previously specified settings (e.g., the cook method, the cook temperature, the cook timer, etc.) in a graphical icon format (e.g., a cook method graphical icon 1002i, a cook temperature graphical icon 1004i, a cook timer graphical icon 1006i, etc.).
  • a graphical icon format e.g., a cook method graphical icon 1002i, a cook temperature graphical icon 1004i, a cook timer graphical icon 1006i, etc.
  • Each of the foregoing graphical icons suitably is selectable for altering the associated setting.
  • the cook control screen lOOOj ( Figure lOj) suitably displays the available cook setting 1002j, enabling the user to select a different cooking setting, such as a bake cooking setting 1004j.
  • the cook temperature-setting screen 1000k ( Figure 10k) suitably displays the user interface lO02k for enabling the user to specify a different cook temperature.
  • the cook timer setting screen 10001 ( Figure 101) suitably displays the user interface 10021 for enabling the user to specify a different cook duration.
  • the confirm and start screen 1000m is again displayed ( Figure 10m), indicating each of the settings (1002m, 1004m, 1006m), which settings are updated to reflect the subsequently made settings changes, if any.
  • the confirm and start screen 1000m suitably includes means for enabling the user to specify an additional cook cycle. Such means suitably is accessed through depressing a graphical icon 1008m including a numerical plus icon thereon or other suitable means.
  • the previously described screens i.e., the cook control screen ( Figure 10b), the cook temperature setting screen ( Figure 10c), the cook timer setting screen ( Figure lOd), etc.
  • the confirm and start screen lOOOn suitably displays the additionally selected cook cycle 1002n.
  • Figure lOn both a convection defrosting cook setting 1004n and a convection roast setting 1002n have been selected, according to which a convection defrosting cook will operate for the specified duration after which the convection roast will subsequently operate for the specified duration.
  • a third or more cook cycles may be added through the plus graphical icon 1006n, as illustrated by the confirm and start screen lOOOo of Figure lOo having three cooking settings 1002o, 1004o, 1006o.
  • the confirm and start screen lOOOo also suitably includes means adapted for enabling the user to remove one or more of the cook cycles.
  • the removal means is any suitably means, including a graphical icon 1008o having a numeric minus icon thereon.
  • Figure lOp illustrates the confirm and start screen lOOOp having the additional cook cycles removed.
  • the cooking operation continues until the specified duration (i.e., timer) has elapsed, upon which a convection defrost completed notification screen lOOOq (Figure lOq) is displayed, indicating to the user that the defrosting operation has completed.
  • the indication suitably is provided through the timer 1002q displaying a zero value and a textual message 1004q indicating the same.
  • the user suitably clears the convection defrosting completed notification screen lOOOq by depressing a clear graphical icon 1006q, thereby returning the GUI to the control screen lOOOr ( Figure lOr).
  • the control screen includes a preset cooking operation according to which the user suitably causes the GUI to recognize a favorite dish, i.e., a food item, and associates with the favorite dish desired cooking settings, resulting in a preset favorite dish.
  • the preset favorite dish is then selectable thereby causing the cooking appliance to automatically operate according to the previously specified cooking settings.
  • FIGs 11 a- Hi illustrated is an example mode demonstrating the selection and cooking of a favorite dish.
  • the control screen 1100a ( Figure 11a) suitably includes a preset graphical icon 1102a associated with the cook now graphical icon 1104a.
  • Activation of the preset graphical icon 1102a initiates a presets menu 1102b (Figure lib) that suitably enables at least two options, an option for displaying the stored favorite dishes (accessible through a my favorites graphical icon 1104b) and an option for adding a new favorite dish (accessible through an add a dish graphical icon 1106b).
  • a my favorites menu 1102c ( Figure lie) suitably displays at least one previously stored favorite dish, such as an apple pie dish 1104c, a brownies dish 1106c, a casserole dish 1108c, a lasagna dish 1110c, a salmon dish 1112c, etc.
  • Each of the favorite dishes has stored therewith cooking setting information, such as a cook method (e.g., bake), a cook temperature, a cook duration, etc., such that selection of the favorite dish automatically causes the dish to be cooked according to the preset cooking setting information.
  • a cook method e.g., bake
  • a cook temperature e.g., a cook temperature
  • a cook duration e.g., a cook duration
  • selection of the favorite dish automatically causes the dish to be cooked according to the preset cooking setting information.
  • the cooking status screen ( Figure llf) includes an "adjust settings" graphical icon 1102f for enabling the user to change the cooking settings, the selection of which causes the my favorites menu (Figure Hg) to be displayed.
  • the cooking completed notification screen is displayed ( Figure 1 lh) and the GUI subsequently returns to the control screen ( Figure Hi).
  • An example cook now preset mode for adding a dish bake cycle dish and associating therewith cooking settings will now be discussed with reference to Figures 12a-q. The user first selects the preset graphical icon 1202a associated with the cook now graphical icon 1204a on the control screen 1200a ( Figure 12a).
  • the user After depressing the preset graphical icon ' 1202a, the user selects the add a dish graphical icon 1202b displayed in the presets menu 1204b ( Figure 12b). Thereupon, the cook control screen 1200c ( Figure 12c) suitably displays a set 1202c of available cook settings for the cooking of the favorite dish. According to the present example, the user specifies the bake cook setting 1204c and sets the bake cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 1206c. Once the bake cook setting has been set, the user specifies the desired cook temperature 1202d from the available temperatures 1204d through the activated cook temperature setting screen 1200d ( Figure 12d), as previously described.
  • the user then sets a cook duration 1202e through the cook timer setting screen 1200e ( Figure 12e) through the keypad 1204e as previously described.
  • the user suitably depresses the next graphical icon 1206e to activate the name entry screen 1200f ( Figure 12f) and therein specifies a name 1202f for identifying the favorite dish.
  • the name entry screen suitably includes an alphanumeric keypad 1204f for entering the favorite dish name and suitably is of an ABC general keypad configuration ( Figure 12f), a QWERTY general keypad configuration ( Figure 12g), or other suitable configuration.
  • the name entry screen suitably includes a ABC/QWERTY graphical icon toggle 1206f for switching between the keypad configurations and a backspace graphical icon 1208f for editing the entered name.
  • the user depresses a next graphical icon 121 Of, thereby activating the confirm and save screen 1200h (Figure 12h) that suitably displays the previously specified settings, including, for example, the dish name (e.g., Lasagna) as a dish name graphical icon 1202h, the cook method (e.g., bake) as a cook method graphical icon 1204h, the cook temperature (e.g., 350 degrees F) as a cook temperature graphical icon 1206h, the cook duration (e.g., 1 hr.
  • the dish name e.g., Lasagna
  • the cook method e.g., bake
  • the cook temperature e.g., 350 degrees F
  • the cook duration e.g., 1 hr.
  • the confirm and save screen 1200h suitably enables the user to change any of the settings by depressing the appropriate graphical icon.
  • Each graphical icon suitably activates a respective screen (e.g., Figures 12i - 121) for changing the associated settings.
  • the cook method suitably is changed by depressing the cook method graphical icon 1204h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook method selection screen 1200i ( Figure 12i).
  • the cook temperature suitably is changed by depressing the temperature graphical icon 1206h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook temperature-setting screen 1200j ( Figure 12j).
  • the cook duration suitably is changed by depressing the timer graphical icon 1208h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook timer-setting screen 1200k ( Figure 12k).
  • the dish name suitably is changed by depressing the dish name graphical icon 1202h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed name entry screen 12001 ( Figure 121).
  • an additional cook stage may be added, as illustrated by the confirm and save screen 1200m of Figure 12m, so that the favorite dish (e.g., lasagna dish) first goes through a, e.g., bake cook cycle 1202m, then through a, e.g., convection roast cook cycle 1204m.
  • Yet another cook stage 1202n may be added, as illustrated by the confirm and save screen 1200n of Figure 12n and the added stages may be removed through the graphical icon 1204n having a negative symbol thereon, as previously described ( Figure 12o).
  • the user saves the previously entered information by depressing a "save" graphical icon 1202o on the confirm and save screen 1200 of Figure 12o.
  • the GUI returns to the preset menu 1202p of Figure 12p and then to the control screen 1200q Figures 12q.
  • An example cook now preset mode for adding a roast bake cycle dish and associating therewith cooking settings will now be discussed with reference to Figures 13a-q.
  • the user first selects the preset graphical icon 1302a associated with the cook now graphical icon 1304a on the control screen 1300a ( Figure 13a). After depressing the preset graphical icon 1302a, the user selects the add a dish graphical icon 1302b displayed in the presets menu 1304b ( Figure 13b). Thereupon, the cook control screen 1300c ( Figure 13 c) suitably displays a set 1302c of available cook settings for the cooking of the favorite dish. According to the present example, the user specifies the roast cook setting 1304c and sets the roast cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 1306c.
  • the user specifies the desired cook temperature 1302d from the available temperatures 1304d through the activated cook temperature setting screen 1300d ( Figure 13d), as previously described.
  • the user sets a cook duration 1302e through the cook timer setting screen 1300e ( Figure 13e) through the keypad 1304e as previously described.
  • the user suitably depresses the next graphical icon
  • the name entry screen suitably includes an alphanumeric keypad 1304f for entering the favorite dish name and suitably is of an ABC general keypad configuration (Figure 13f), a QWERTY general keypad configuration ( Figure 13g), or other suitable configuration.
  • the name entry screen suitably includes a ABC/QWERTY graphical icon toggle 1306f for switching between the keypad configurations and a backspace graphical icon 1308f for editing the entered name.
  • the user Upon entering the name, the user depresses a next graphical icon 131 Of, thereby activating the confirm and save screen 1300h (Figure 13h) that suitably displays the previously specified settings, including, for example, the dish name (e.g., Lasagna) as a dish name graphical icon 1302h, the cook method (e.g., roast) as a cook method graphical icon 1304h, the cook temperature (e.g., 350 degrees F) as a cook temperature graphical icon 1306h, the cook duration (e.g., 1 hr. 45 min.) as a cook duration graphical icon 1308h, etc.
  • the confirm and save screen 1300h suitably enables the user to change any of the settings by depressing the appropriate graphical icon.
  • Each graphical icon suitably activates a respective screen (e.g., Figures 13i - 131) for changing the associated settings.
  • the cook method suitably is changed by depressing the cook method graphical icon 1304h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook method selection screen 1300i ( Figure 13i).
  • the cook temperature suitably is changed by depressing the temperature graphical icon 1306h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook temperature-setting screen 1300j ( Figure 13j).
  • the cook duration suitably is changed by depressing the timer graphical icon 1308h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook timer-setting screen 1300k ( Figure 13k).
  • the dish name suitably is changed by depressing the dish name graphical icon 1302h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed name entry screen 13001 (Figure 131).
  • an additional cook stage may be added, as illustrated by the confirm and save screen 1300m of Figure 13m, so that the favorite dish (e.g., lasagna dish) first goes through a, e.g., bake cook cycle 1302m, then through a, e.g., convection roast cook cycle 1304m.
  • Yet another cook stage 1302n may be added, as illustrated by the confirm and save screen 1300n of Figure 13n and the added stages may be removed through the graphical icon 1304n having a negative symbol thereon, as previously described ( Figure 13o).
  • the user saves the previously entered information by depressing a "save" graphical icon 1302o on the confirm and save screen 1300 of Figure 13o.
  • the GUI returns to the preset menu 1302p of Figure 13p and then to the control screen 1300q Figures 13q.
  • An example cook now preset mode for adding a dish broil cycle dish and associating therewith cooking settings will now be discussed with reference to Figures 14a-q.
  • the user first selects the preset graphical icon 1402a associated with the cook now graphical icon 1404a on the control screen 1400a ( Figure 14a).
  • the cook control screen 1400c ( Figure 14c) suitably displays a set 1402c of available cook settings for the cooking of the favorite dish.
  • the user specifies the broil cook setting 1404c and sets the broil cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 1406c.
  • the user specifies the desired cook temperature 1402d from the available temperatures 1404d through the activated cook temperature setting screen 1400d ( Figure 14d), as previously described.
  • the user sets a cook duration 1402e through the cook timer setting screen 1400e ( Figure 14e) through the keypad 1404e as previously described.
  • the user suitably depresses the next graphical icon
  • the name entry screen suitably includes an alphanumeric keypad 1404f for entering the favorite dish name and suitably is of an ABC general keypad configuration ( Figure 14f), a QWERTY general keypad configuration ( Figure 14g), or other suitable configuration.
  • the name entry screen suitably includes a ABC/QWERTY graphical icon toggle 1406f for switching between the keypad configurations and a backspace graphical icon 1408f for editing the entered name.
  • the user Upon entering the name, the user depresses a next graphical icon 141 Of, thereby activating the confirm and save screen 1400h (Figure 14h) that suitably displays the previously specified settings, including, for example, the dish name (e.g., Lasagna) as a dish name graphical icon 1402h, the cook method (e.g., broil) as a cook method graphical icon 1404h, the cook temperature (e.g., 350 degrees F) as a cook temperature graphical icon 1406h, the cook duration (e.g., 1 hr. 45 min.) as a cook duration graphical icon 1408h, etc.
  • the confirm and save screen 1400h suitably enables the user to change any of the settings by depressing the appropriate graphical icon.
  • Each graphical icon suitably activates a respective screen (e.g., Figures 14i - 141) for changing the associated settings.
  • the cook method suitably is changed by depressing the cook method graphical icon 1404h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook method selection screen 1400i ( Figure 14i).
  • the cook temperature suitably is changed by depressing the temperature graphical icon 1406h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook temperature-setting screen 1400j ( Figure 14j).
  • the cook duration suitably is changed by depressing the timer graphical icon 1408h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook timer-setting screen 1400k ( Figure 14k).
  • the dish name suitably is changed by depressing the dish name graphical icon 1402h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed name entry screen 14001 ( Figure 141).
  • an additional cook stage may be added, as illustrated by the confirm and save screen 1400m of Figure 14m, so that the favorite dish (e.g., lasagna dish) first goes through a, e.g., bake cook cycle 1402m, then through a, e.g., convection roast cook cycle 1404m.
  • Yet another cook stage 1402n may be added, as illustrated by the confirm and save screen 1400n of Figure 14n and the added stages may be removed through the graphical icon 1404n having a negative symbol thereon, as previously described ( Figure 14o).
  • the user saves the previously entered information by depressing a "save" graphical icon 1402o on the confirm and save screen 1400 of Figure 14o.
  • the GUI returns to the preset menu 1402p of Figure 14p and then to the control screen 1400q Figures 14q.
  • An example cook now preset mode for adding a dish warm cycle dish and associating therewith cooking settings will now be discussed with reference to Figures 15a-q.
  • the user first selects the preset graphical icon 1502a associated with the cook now graphical icon 1504a on the control screen 1500a ( Figure 15a).
  • the cook control screen 1500c ( Figure 15c) suitably displays a set 1502c of available cook settings for the cooking of the favorite dish.
  • the user specifies the warm cook setting 1504c and sets the warm cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 1506c.
  • the user specifies the desired cook temperature 1502d from the available temperatures 1504d through the activated cook temperature setting screen 1500d ( Figure 15d), as previously described.
  • the user sets a cook duration 1502e through the cook timer setting screen 1500e ( Figure 15e) through the keypad 1504e as previously described.
  • the user suitably depresses the next graphical icon
  • the name entry screen suitably includes an alphanumeric keypad 1504f for entering the favorite dish name and suitably is of an ABC general keypad configuration (Figure 15f), a QWERTY general keypad configuration ( Figure 15g), or other suitable configuration.
  • the name entry screen suitably includes a ABC/QWERTY graphical icon toggle 1506f for switching between the keypad configurations and a backspace graphical icon 1508f for editing the entered name.
  • the user Upon entering the name, the user depresses a next graphical icon 151 Of, thereby activating the confirm and save screen 1500h (Figure 15h) that suitably displays the previously specified settings, including, for example, the dish name (e.g., Lasagna) as a dish name graphical icon 1502h, the cook method (e.g., warm) as a cook method graphical icon 1504h, the cook temperature (e.g., 350 degrees F) as a cook temperature graphical icon 1506h, the cook duration (e.g., 1 hr. 45 min.) as a cook duration graphical icon 1508h, etc.
  • the confirm and save screen 1500h suitably enables the user to change any of the settings by depressing the appropriate graphical icon.
  • Each graphical icon suitably activates a respective screen (e.g., Figures 15i - 151) for changing the associated settings.
  • the cook method suitably is changed by depressing the cook method graphical icon 1504h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook method selection screen 1500i ( Figure 15i).
  • the cook temperature suitably is changed by depressing the temperature graphical icon 1506h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook temperature-setting screen 1500j ( Figure 15j).
  • the cook duration suitably is changed by depressing the timer graphical icon 1508h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook timer-setting screen 1500k ( Figure 15k).
  • the dish name suitably is changed by depressing the dish name graphical icon 1502h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed name entry screen 15001 (Figure 151).
  • an additional cook stage may be added, as illustrated by the confirm and save screen 1500m of Figure 15m, so that the favorite dish (e.g., lasagna dish) first goes through a, e.g., warm cook cycle 1502m, then through a, e.g., convection roast cook cycle 1504m.
  • Yet another cook stage 1502n may be added, as illustrated by the confirm and save screen 1500n of Figure 12n and the added stages may be removed through the graphical icon 1504n having a negative symbol thereon, as previously described ( Figure 15o).
  • the user saves the previously entered information by depressing a "save" graphical icon 1502o on the confirm and save screen 1500 of Figure 15o.
  • the GUI returns to the preset menu 1502p of Figure 15p and then to the control screen 1500q Figures 15q.
  • An example cook now preset mode for adding a dish convection bake cycle dish and associating therewith cooking settings will now be discussed with reference to Figures 16a-q.
  • the user first selects the preset graphical icon 1602a associated with the cook now graphical icon 1604a on the control screen 1600a ( Figure 16a).
  • the user After depressing the preset graphical icon 1602a, the user selects the add a dish graphical icon 1602b displayed in the presets menu 1604b ( Figure 16b). Thereupon, the cook control screen 1600c ( Figure 16c) suitably displays a set 1602c of available cook settings for the cooking of the favorite dish.
  • the user specifies the convection bake cook setting 1604c and sets the convection bake cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 1606c. Once the convection bake cook setting has been set, the user specifies the desired cook temperature 1602d from the available temperatures 1604d through the activated cook temperature setting screen 1600d ( Figure 16d), as previously described.
  • the user then sets a cook duration 1602e through the cook timer setting screen 1600e ( Figure 16e) through the keypad 1604e as previously described.
  • the user suitably depresses the next graphical icon 1606e to activate the name entry screen 1600f ( Figure 16f) and therein specifies a name 1602f for identifying the favorite dish.
  • the name entry screen suitably includes an alphanumeric keypad 1604f for entering the favorite dish name and suitably is of an ABC general keypad configuration ( Figure 16f), a QWERTY general keypad configuration ( Figure 16g), or other suitable configuration.
  • the name entry screen suitably includes a ABC/QWERTY graphical icon toggle 1606f for switching between the keypad configurations and a backspace graphical icon 1608f for editing the entered name.
  • the user depresses a next graphical icon 161 Of, thereby activating the confinn and save screen 1600h ( Figure 16h) that suitably displays the previously specified settings, including, for example, the dish name (e.g., Lasagna) as a dish name graphical icon 1602h, the cook method (e.g., convection bake) as a cook method graphical icon 1604h, the cook temperature (e.g., 350 degrees F) as a cook temperature graphical icon 1606h, the cook duration (e.g., 1 hr.
  • the dish name e.g., Lasagna
  • the cook method e.g., convection bake
  • the cook temperature e.g., 350 degrees F
  • the cook duration e.g., 1 hr.
  • the confirm and save screen 1600h suitably enables the user to change any of the settings by depressing the appropriate graphical icon.
  • Each graphical icon suitably activates a respective screen (e.g., Figures 16i - 161) for changing the associated settings.
  • the cook method suitably is changed by depressing the cook method graphical icon 1604h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook method selection screen 1600i ( Figure 16i).
  • the cook temperature suitably is changed by depressing the temperature graphical icon 1606h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook temperature-setting screen 1600j ( Figure 16j).
  • the cook duration suitably is changed by depressing the timer graphical icon 1608h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook timer-setting screen 1600k ( Figure 16k).
  • the dish name suitably is changed by depressing the dish name graphical icon 1602h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed name entry screen 16001 ( Figure 161).
  • an additional cook stage may be added, as illustrated by the confirm and save screen 1600m of Figure 16m, so that the favorite dish (e.g., lasagna dish) first goes through a, e.g., convection bake cook cycle 1602m, then through a, e.g., convection roast cook cycle 1604m.
  • Yet another cook stage 1602n may be added, as illustrated by the confirm and save screen 1600n of Figure 16n and the added stages may be removed through the graphical icon 1604n having a negative symbol thereon, as previously described ( Figure 16o).
  • the user saves the previously entered information by depressing a "save" graphical icon 1602o on the confirm and save screen 1600 of Figure 16o.
  • the GUI returns to the preset menu 1602p of Figure 16p and then to the control screen 1600q Figures 16q.
  • An example cook now preset mode for adding a dish convection roast cycle dish and associating therewith cooking settings will now be discussed with reference to Figures 17a-q.
  • the user first selects the preset graphical icon 1702a associated with the cook now graphical icon 1704a on the control screen 1700a ( Figure 17a). After depressing the preset graphical icon 1702a, the user selects the add a dish graphical icon 1702b displayed in the presets menu 1704b ( Figure 17b). Thereupon, the cook control screen 1700c ( Figure 17c) suitably displays a set 1702c of available cook settings for the cooking of the favorite dish. According to the present example, the user specifies the convection roast cook setting 1704c and sets the convection roast cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 1706c.
  • the user specifies the desired cook temperature 1702d from the available temperatures 1704d through the activated cook temperature setting screen 1700d ( Figure 17d), as previously described.
  • the user sets a cook duration 1702e through the cook timer setting screen 1700e ( Figure 17e) through the keypad 1704e as previously described.
  • the user suitably depresses the next graphical icon 1706e to activate the name entry screen 1700f ( Figure 17f) and therein specifies a name 1702f for identifying the favorite dish.
  • the name entry screen suitably includes an alphanumeric keypad 1704f for entering the favorite dish name and suitably is of an ABC general keypad configuration (Figure 17f), a QWERTY general keypad configuration ( Figure 17g), or other suitable configuration.
  • the name entry screen suitably includes a ABC/QWERTY graphical icon toggle 1706f for switching between the keypad configurations and a backspace graphical icon 1708f for editing the entered name.
  • the user Upon entering the name, the user depresses a next graphical icon 171 Of, thereby activating the confirm and save screen 1700h (Figure 17h) that suitably displays the previously specified settings, including, for example, the dish name (e.g., Lasagna) as a dish name graphical icon 1702h, the cook method (e.g., convection roast) as a cook method graphical icon 1704h, the cook temperature (e.g., 350 degrees F) as a cook temperature graphical icon 1706h, the cook duration (e.g., 1 hr. 45 min.) as a cook duration graphical icon 1708h, etc.
  • the confirm and save screen 1700h suitably enables the user to change any of the settings by depressing the appropriate graphical icon.
  • Each graphical icon suitably activates a respective screen (e.g., Figures 17i - 171) for changing the associated settings.
  • the cook method suitably is changed by depressing the cook method graphical icon 1704h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook method selection screen 1700i ( Figure 17i).
  • the cook temperature suitably is changed by depressing the temperature graphical icon 1706h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook temperature-setting screen 1700j ( Figure 17j).
  • the cook duration suitably is changed by depressing the timer graphical icon 1708h and. altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook timer-setting screen 1700k ( Figure 17k).
  • the dish name suitably is changed by depressing the dish name graphical icon 1702b. and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed name entry screen 17001 (Figure 171).
  • an additional cook stage may be added, as illustrated by the confirm and save screen 1700m of Figure 17m, so that the favorite dish (e.g., lasagna dish) first goes through a, e.g., convection roast cook cycle 1702m, then through a, e.g., convection roast cook cycle 1704m.
  • Yet another cook stage 1702n may be added, as illustrated by the confirm and save screen 1700n of Figure 17n and the added stages may be removed through the graphical icon 1704n having a negative symbol thereon, as previously described (Figure 17o).
  • the user saves the previously entered information by depressing a "save" graphical icon 1702o on the confinn and save screen 1700 of Figure 17o.
  • the GUI returns to the preset menu 1702p of Figure 17p and then to the control screen 1700q Figures 17q.
  • An example cook now preset mode for adding a dish convection broil cycle dish and associating therewith cooking settings will now be discussed with reference to Figures 18a-q.
  • the user first selects the preset graphical icon 1802a associated with the cook now graphical icon 1804a on the control screen 1800a ( Figure 18a).
  • the user After depressing the preset graphical icon 1802a, the user selects the add a dish graphical icon 1802b displayed in the presets menu 1804b ( Figure 18b). Thereupon, the cook control screen 1800c ( Figure 18c) suitably displays a set 1802c of available cook settings for the cooking of the favorite dish.
  • the user specifies the convection broil cook setting 1804c and sets the convection broil cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 1806c. Once the convection broil cook setting has been set, the user specifies the desired cook temperature 1802d from the available temperatures 1804d through the activated cook temperature setting screen 1800d ( Figure 18d), as previously described.
  • the user then sets a cook duration 1802e through the cook timer setting screen 1800e ( Figure 18e) through the keypad 1804e as previously described.
  • the user suitably depresses the next graphical icon 1806e to activate the name entry screen 1800f ( Figure 18f) and therein specifies a name 1802f for identifying the favorite dish.
  • the name entry screen suitably includes an alphanumeric keypad 1804f for entering the favorite dish name and suitably is of an ABC general keypad configuration (Figure 18f), a QWERTY general keypad configuration ( Figure 18g), or other suitable configuration.
  • the name entry screen suitably includes a ABC/QWERTY graphical icon toggle 1806f for switching between the keypad configurations and a backspace graphical icon 1808f for editing the entered name.
  • the user depresses a next graphical icon 1810f, thereby activating the confirm and save screen 1800h ( Figure 18h) that suitably displays the previously specified settings, including, for example, the dish name (e.g., Lasagna) as a dish name graphical icon 1802h, the cook method (e.g., convection broil) as a cook method graphical icon 1804h, the cook temperature (e.g., 350 degrees F) as a cook temperature graphical icon 1806h, the cook duration (e.g., 1 hr.
  • the dish name e.g., Lasagna
  • the cook method e.g., convection broil
  • the cook temperature e.g., 350 degrees F
  • the cook duration e.g., 1 hr.
  • the confirm and save screen 1800h suitably enables the user to change any of the settings by depressing the appropriate graphical icon.
  • Each graphical icon suitably activates a respective screen (e.g., Figures 18i - 181) for changing the associated settings.
  • the cook method suitably is changed by depressing the cook method graphical icon 1804h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook method selection screen 1800i ( Figure 18i).
  • the cook temperature suitably is changed by depressing the temperature graphical icon 1806h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook temperature-setting screen 1800j ( Figure 18j).
  • the cook duration suitably is changed by depressing the timer graphical icon 1808h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook timer-setting screen 1800k ( Figure 18k).
  • the dish name suitably is changed by depressing the dish name graphical icon 1802h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed name entry screen 18001 ( Figure 181).
  • an additional cook stage may be added, as illustrated by the confirm and save screen 1800m of Figure 18m, so that the favorite dish (e.g., lasagna dish) first goes through a, e.g., convection broil cook cycle 18O2m, then through a, e.g., convection roast cook cycle 1804m.
  • Yet another cook stage 1802n may be added, as illustrated by the confirm and save screen 1800n of Figure 18n and the added stages may be removed through the graphical icon 1804n having a negative symbol thereon, as previously described ( Figure 18o).
  • the user saves the previously entered information by depressing a "save" graphical icon 18O2o on the confirm and save screen 1800 of Figure 18o.
  • the GUI returns to the preset menu 1802p of Figure 18p and then to the control screen 1800q Figures 18q.
  • An example cook now preset mode for adding a dish convection defrost cycle dish and associating therewith cooking settings will now be discussed with reference to Figures 19a-q.
  • the user first selects the preset graphical icon 1902a associated with the cook now graphical icon 1904a on the control screen 1900a ( Figure 19a). After depressing the preset graphical icon 1902a, the user selects the add a dish graphical icon 1902b displayed in the presets menu 1904b ( Figure 19b). Thereupon, the cook control screen 1900c ( Figure 19c) suitably displays a set 1902c of available cook settings for the cooking of the favorite dish. According to the present example, the user specifies the convection defrost cook setting 1904c and sets the convection defrost cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 1906c.
  • the user specifies the desired cook temperature 1902d from the available temperatures 1904d through the activated cook temperature setting screen 1900d ( Figure 19d), as previously described.
  • the user sets a cook duration 1902e through the cook timer setting screen 1900e ( Figure 19e) through the keypad 1904e as previously described.
  • the user suitably depresses the next graphical icon 1906e to activate the name entry screen 1900f ( Figure 19f) and therein specifies a name 1902f for identifying the favorite dish.
  • the name entry screen suitably includes an alphanumeric keypad 1904f for entering the favorite dish name and suitably is of an ABC general keypad configuration (Figure 19f), a QWERTY general keypad configuration ( Figure 19g), or other suitable configuration.
  • the name entry screen suitably includes a ABC/QWERTY graphical icon toggle 1906f for switching between the keypad configurations and a backspace graphical icon 1908f for editing the entered name.
  • the user Upon entering the name, the user depresses a next graphical icon 191 Of, thereby activating the confirm and save screen 1900h (Figure 19h) that suitably displays the previously specified settings, including, for example, the dish name (e.g., Lasagna) as a dish name graphical icon 1902h, the cook method (e.g., convection defrost) as a cook method graphical icon 1904h, the cook temperature (e.g., 350 degrees F) as a cook temperature graphical icon 1906h, the cook duration (e.g., 1 hr. 45 min.) as a cook duration graphical icon 1908h, etc.
  • the confirm and save screen 1900h suitably enables the user to change any of the settings by depressing the appropriate graphical icon.
  • Each graphical icon suitably activates a respective screen (e.g., Figures 19i — 191) for changing the associated settings.
  • the cook method suitably is changed by depressing the cook method graphical icon 1904h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook method selection screen 1900i ( Figure 19i).
  • the cook temperature suitably is changed by depressing the temperature graphical icon 1906h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook temperature-setting screen 1900j ( Figure 19j).
  • the cook duration suitably is changed by depressing the timer graphical icon 1908h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook timer-setting screen 1900k ( Figure 19k).
  • the dish name suitably is changed by depressing the dish name graphical icon 1902h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed name entry screen 19001 (Figure 191).
  • an additional cook stage may be added, as illustrated by the confirm and save screen 1900m of Figure 19m, so that the favorite dish (e.g., lasagna dish) first goes through a, e.g., convection defrost cook cycle 1902m, then through a, e.g., convection roast cook cycle 1904m.
  • Yet another cook stage 1902n may be added, as illustrated by the confirm and save screen 1900n of Figure 19n and the added stages may be removed through the graphical icon 1904n having a negative symbol thereon, as previously described (Figure 19o).
  • the GUI suitably includes a cook later cooking operation according to which a user suitably places a food item in the cooking appliance and instructs the cooking appliance to begin cooking the food item at a specified date and time.
  • the cook later cooking operation suitably has associated therewith the refrigerate operation so that the food item may remain in the cooking appliance until the cooking operation begins. The cook later cooking operation will be discussed with reference to an example cook later bake cook operation of Figures 20a-20v.
  • the user initiates the cook later operation by depressing the cook later graphical icon 2002a of the control screen 2000a of Figure 20a.
  • the cook control screen 2000b ( Figure 20b) suitably displays a set 2002b of available cook settings.
  • the user specifies the bake cook setting 2004b and sets the bake cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 2006b.
  • the user specifies the desired cook temperature from the available temperatures 2002c through the activated cook temperature setting screen 2000c ( Figure 20c), as previously described, then depresses the next graphical icon 2004c.
  • the user then sets a cook duration 2002d through the cook timer setting screen 2000d ( Figure 20d) through the keypad 2004d as previously described and then depresses the next graphical icon 2006d.
  • the user Upon setting the cooking duration, the user then identifies an end point for when the cooking will be completed.
  • a mealtime setting screen 2000e of Figure 20e the user specifies a date and a time as the point when the cooking will be completed.
  • the GUT is adapted to completely cook the food dish by specified mealtime.
  • the mealtime setting screen includes any suitably user interface for specifying a mealtime, such as a graphical icon 2002e adapted for enabling a user to specify a date, a graphical icon 2004e adapted for enabling the user to specify a time (e.g., hour and minute), a graphical icon 2006e adapted for enabling the user to specify an A.M. time or a P.M. time.
  • the mealtime setting screen includes a keypad 2008e for facilitating the entry of the foregoing settings.
  • the confirmation and start screen 2000f is adapted to allow the user to alter the settings or to accept the settings and/or proceed, as previously discussed.
  • the user suitably changes the mealtime by activating a mealtime graphical icon 2002f, suitably changes the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2004f, suitably changes the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2006f, suitably changes the cook duration by activating the cook duration graphical icon 2008f, etc.
  • the user suitably activates the cook later operation by depressing the start graphical icon 201 Of, which activation causes the oven to initiate a refrigeration mode.
  • Figure 20g illustrates a refrigeration progress status screen 2000g that indicates that the oven is in refrigeration mode.
  • the refrigeration progress status screen suitably displays additional information, such as a current oven temperature 2002g, the previously specified cooking settings 2004g, the cunent time and date 2006g, etc. Additionally, the refrigeration progress status screen suitably includes selectable options, such as an adjust settings option 2008g for adjusting the previously specified cooking settings, a light bulb graphical icon 2010g for activating and deactivating a cooking appliance light, etc.
  • the cooking appliance initiates the cooking operation by first preheating the cooking appliance to raise the internal temperature of the oven to the specified temperature (Figure 20h). While the cooking appliance is preheating, the preheating status screen 2000h is displayed.
  • the appropriate time is generally defined as the mealtime minus the specified cooking duration. For example, if the mealtime is set as 6:00 P.M.
  • FIG 20i illustrates a baking programmed meal status screen 2000i that displays such information as a relative progress of the cooking operation, as indicated by a bar 2002i, and a timer 2004i indicating the amount of time remaining for the cooking operation to be completed.
  • Figure 20j illustrates a version of the baking programmed meal status screen demonstrating that a certain amount of time has elapsed in the cooking operation.
  • the baking programmed meal status screen 2000j suitably includes an option for allowing the user to change the cooking settings through the adjust settings graphical icon 2002j, as previously discussed.
  • the adjust settings graphical icon 2002J suitably activates the confirmation and start screen 2000k of Figure 20k.
  • the confirmation and start screen is suitably adapted to enable the user to change any or all of the previously specified cooking settings, such as the mealtime by activating the mealtime graphical icon 2002k (which then activates the mealtime setting screen 20001 of Figure 201), the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2004k (which then activates the cook control screen 2000n of Figure 20n), the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2006k (which then activates the cook temperature setting screen 2000o of Figure 20o), the cook duration by activating the cook duration graphical icon 2008k (which activates the cook timer setting screen 2000p of Figure 20p), etc.
  • the conformation and start screen is suitably reactivated (e.g., Figures 20m and 20q).
  • the confirm and start screen 2000q is suitably adapted to allow the user to specify at least one additional cook stage (as illustrated by Figure 20r and Figure 20s), or to remove any additionally specified cook stages (as illustrated by Figure 20t).
  • the cooking operation continues until the cooking duration has elapsed.
  • the baking programmed meal completed notification screen 2000u is displayed ( Figure 20u), upon which the food item is ready for consumption and the graphical user interface returns to the control screen ( Figure 20v).
  • the cook later cooking operation will also be discussed with reference to an example cook later roast cook operation of Figures 21a-21v.
  • the user initiates the cook later operation by depressing the cook later graphical icon 2102a of the control screen 2100a of Figure 21a.
  • the cook control screen 2100b ( Figure 21b) suitably displays a set 2102b of available cook settings.
  • the user specifies the roast cook setting 2104b and sets the roast cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 2106b.
  • the user specifies the desired cook temperature from the available temperatures 2102c through the activated cook temperature setting screen 2100c ( Figure 21c), as previously described, then depresses the next graphical icon 2104c.
  • the user then sets a cook duration 2102d through the cook timer setting screen 2100d ( Figure 2 Id) through the keypad 2104d as previously described and then depresses the next graphical icon 2106d.
  • the user Upon setting the cooking duration, the user then identifies an end point for when the cooking will be completed.
  • a mealtime setting screen 2100e of Figure 21e the user specifies a date and a time as the point when the cooking will be completed.
  • the GUI is adapted to completely cook the food dish by specified mealtime.
  • the mealtime setting screen includes any suitably user interface for specifying a mealtime, such as a graphical icon 2102e adapted for enabling a user to specify a date, a graphical icon 2104e adapted for enabling the user to specify a time (e.g., hour and minute), a graphical icon 2106e adapted for enabling the user to specify an A.M. time or a P.M. time.
  • the mealtime setting screen includes a keypad 2108e for facilitating the entry of the foregoing settings.
  • the confirmation and start screen 2100f is adapted to allow the user to alter the settings or to accept the settings and/or proceed, as previously discussed.
  • the user suitably changes the mealtime by activating a mealtime graphical icon 2102f, suitably changes the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2104f, suitably changes the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2106f, suitably changes the cook duration by activating the cook duration graphical icon 2108f, etc.
  • the user suitably activates the cook later operation by depressing the start graphical icon 211 Of, which activation causes the oven to initiate a refrigeration mode.
  • Figure 21 g illustrates a refrigeration progress status screen 2100g that indicates that the oven is in refrigeration mode.
  • the refrigeration progress status screen suitably displays additional information, such as a cunent oven temperature 2102g, the previously specified cooking settings 2104g, the current time and date 2106g, etc. Additionally, the refrigeration progress status screen suitably includes selectable options, such as an adjust settings option 2108g for adjusting the previously specified cooking settings, a light bulb graphical icon 21 lOg for activating and deactivating a cooking appliance light, etc.
  • the cooking appliance initiates the cooking operation by first preheating the cooking appliance to raise the internal temperature of the oven to the specified temperature (Figure 21h). While the cooking appliance is preheating, the preheating status screen 2100h is displayed. The appropriate time is generally defined as the mealtime minus the specified cooking duration.
  • FIG. 21i illustrates a roasting programmed meal status screen 21 OOi that displays such information as a relative progress of the cooking operation, as indicated by a bar 2102i, and a timer 2104i indicating the amount of time remaining for the cooking operation to be completed.
  • Figure 21j illustrates a version of the roasting programmed meal status screen demonstrating that a certain amount of time has elapsed in the cooking operation.
  • the roasting programmed meal status screen 2100j suitably includes an option for allowing the user to change the cooking settings through the adjust settings graphical icon 2102j, as previously discussed.
  • the adjust settings graphical icon 2102j suitably activates the confirmation and start screen 21O0k of Figure 21k.
  • the confirmation and start screen is suitably adapted to enable the user to change any or all of the previously specified cooking settings, such as the mealtime by activating the mealtime graphical icon 2102k (which then activates the mealtime setting screen 21001 of Figure 211), the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2104k (which then activates the cook control screen 2100n of Figure 21n), the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2106k (which then activates the cook temperature setting screen 2100o of Figure 21o), the cook duration by activating the cook duration graphical icon 2108k (which activates the cook timer setting screen 2100p of Figure 21p), etc.
  • the mealtime by activating the mealtime graphical icon 2102k (which then activates the mealtime setting screen 21001 of Figure 211)
  • the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2104k (which then activates the cook control screen 2100n of Figure 21n)
  • the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2106k (which then activates the cook temperature setting
  • the conformation and start screen is suitably reactivated (e.g., Figures 21m and 21q).
  • the confirm and start screen 2100q is suitably adapted to allow the user to specify at least one additional cook stage (as illustrated by Figure 21r and Figure 21s), or to remove any additionally specified cook stages (as illustrated by Figure 21t).
  • the cooking operation continues until the cooking duration has elapsed.
  • the roasting programmed meal completed notification screen 2100u is displayed ( Figure 21u), upon which the food item is ready for consumption and the graphical user interface returns to the control screen ( Figure 21v).
  • the cook later cooking operation will also be discussed with reference to an example cook later warm cook operation of Figures 22a-22v.
  • the user initiates the cook later operation by depressing the cook later graphical icon 2202a of the control screen 2200a of Figure 22a.
  • the cook control screen 2200b ( Figure 22b) suitably displays a set 2202b of available cook settings.
  • the user specifies the warm cook setting 2204b and sets the warm cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 2206b.
  • the user specifies the desired cook temperature from the available temperatures 2202c through the activated cook temperature setting screen 2200c ( Figure 22c), as previously described, then depresses the next graphical icon 2204c.
  • the user then sets a cook duration 2202d through the cook timer setting screen 2200d ( Figure 22d) through the keypad 2204d as previously described and then depresses the next graphical icon 2206d.
  • the user Upon setting the cooking duration, the user then identifies an end point for when the cooking will be completed.
  • a mealtime setting screen 2200e of Figure 22e the user specifies a date and a time as the point when the cooking will be completed.
  • the GUI is adapted to completely cook the food dish by specified mealtime.
  • the mealtime setting screen includes any suitably user interface for specifying a mealtime, such as a graphical icon 2202e adapted for enabling a user to specify a date, a graphical icon 2204e adapted for enabling the user to specify a time (e.g., hour and minute), a graphical icon 2206e adapted for enabling the user to specify an A.M. time or a P.M. time.
  • the mealtime setting screen includes a keypad 2208e for facilitating the entry of the foregoing settings.
  • the confinnation and start screen 2200f is adapted to allow the user to alter the settings or to accept the settings and/or proceed, as previously discussed.
  • the user suitably changes the mealtime by activating a mealtime graphical icon 2202f, suitably changes the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2204f, suitably changes the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2206f, suitably changes the cook duration by activating the cook duration graphical icon 2208f, etc.
  • the user suitably activates the cook later operation by depressing the start graphical icon 221 Of, which activation causes the oven to initiate a refrigeration mode.
  • Figure 22g illustrates a refrigeration progress status screen 2200g that indicates that the oven is in refrigeration mode.
  • the refrigeration progress status screen suitably displays additional information, such as a current oven temperature 2202g, the previously specified cooking settings 2204g, the cunent time and date 2206g, etc. Additionally, the refrigeration progress status screen suitably includes selectable options, such as an adjust settings option 2208g for adjusting the previously specified cooking settings, a light bulb graphical icon 2210g for activating and deactivating a cooking appliance light, etc.
  • the cooking appliance initiates the cooking operation by first preheating the cooking appliance to raise the internal temperature of the oven to the specified temperature (Figure 22h). While the cooking appliance is preheating, the preheating status screen 2200h is displayed.
  • the appropriate time is generally defined as the mealtime minus the specified cooking duration.
  • FIG 22i illustrates a warming programmed meal status screen 2200i that displays such information as a relative progress of the cooking operation, as indicated by a bar 2202i, and a timer 2204i indicating the amount of time remaining for the cooking operation to be completed.
  • Figure 22j illustrates a version of the warming programmed meal status screen demonstrating that a certain amount of time has elapsed in the cooking operation.
  • the warming programmed meal status screen 2200j suitably includes an option for allowing the user to change the cooking settings through the adjust settings graphical icon 2202J, as previously discussed.
  • the adjust settings graphical icon 2202j suitably activates the confirmation and start screen 2200k of Figure 22k.
  • the confirmation and start screen is suitably adapted to enable the user to change any or all of the previously specified cooking settings, such as the mealtime by activating the mealtime graphical icon 2202k (which then activates the mealtime setting screen 22001 of Figure 221), the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2204k (which then activates the cook control screen 2200n of Figure 22n), the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2206k (which then activates the cook temperature setting screen 2200o of Figure 22o), the cook duration by activating the cook duration graphical icon 2208k (which activates the cook timer setting screen 2200p of Figure 22p), etc.
  • the mealtime by activating the mealtime graphical icon 2202k (which then activates the mealtime setting screen 22001 of Figure 221)
  • the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2204k (which then activates the cook control screen 2200n of Figure 22n)
  • the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2206k (which then activates the cook temperature setting screen
  • the conformation and start screen is suitably reactivated (e.g., Figures 22m and 22q).
  • the confirm and start screen 2200q is suitably adapted to allow the user to specify at least one additional cook stage (as illustrated by Figure 22r and Figure 22s), or to remove any additionally specified cook stages (as illustrated by Figure 22t).
  • the cooking operation continues until the cooking duration has elapsed.
  • the warming programmed meal completed notification screen 2200u is displayed ( Figure 22u), upon which the food item is ready for consumption and the graphical user interface returns to the control screen ( Figure 22v).
  • the cook later cooking operation will also be discussed with reference to an example cook later convection bake cook operation of Figures 23a-23v.
  • the user initiates the cook later operation by depressing the cook later graphical icon 2302a of the control screen 2300a of Figure 23a.
  • the cook control screen 2300b ( Figure 23b) suitably displays a set 2302b of available cook settings.
  • the user specifies the convection bake cook setting 2304b and sets the convection bake cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 2306b.
  • the user specifies the desired cook temperature from the available temperatures 2302c through the activated cook temperature setting screen 2300c ( Figure 23c), as previously described, then depresses the next graphical icon 2304c.
  • the user sets a cook duration 2302d through the cook timer setting screen 2300d ( Figure 23d) through the keypad 2304d as previously described and then depresses the next graphical icon 2306d.
  • the user identifies an end point for when the cooking will be completed.
  • a mealtime setting screen 2300e of Figure 23 e the user specifies a date and a time as the point when the cooking will be completed.
  • the GUI is adapted to completely cook the food dish by specified mealtime.
  • the mealtime setting screen includes any suitably user interface for specifying a mealtime, such as a graphical icon 2302e adapted for enabling a user to specify a date, a graphical icon 2304e adapted for enabling the user to specify a time (e.g., hour and minute), a graphical icon 2306e adapted for enabling the user to specify an A.M. time or a P.M. time.
  • the mealtime setting screen includes a keypad 2308e for facilitating the entry of the foregoing settings.
  • the confirmation and start screen 2300f is adapted to allow the user to alter the settings or to accept the settings and/or proceed, as previously discussed.
  • the user suitably changes the mealtime by activating a mealtime graphical icon 2302f, suitably changes the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2304f, suitably changes the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2306f, suitably changes the cook duration by activating the cook duration graphical icon 2308f, etc.
  • the user suitably activates the cook later operation by depressing the start graphical icon 231 Of, which activation causes the cooking appliance to initiate a refrigeration mode.
  • Figure 23 g illustrates a refrigeration progress status screen 2300g that indicates that the cooking appliance is in refrigeration mode.
  • the refrigeration progress status screen suitably displays additional information, such as a cunent cooking appliance temperature 2302g, the previously specified cooking settings 2304g, the cunent time and date 2306g, etc. Additionally, the refrigeration progress status screen suitably includes selectable options, such as an adjust settings option 2308g for adjusting the previously specified cooking settings, a light bulb graphical icon 2310g for activating and deactivating a cooking appliance light, etc.
  • the cooking appliance initiates the cooking operation by first preheating the cooking appliance to raise the internal temperature of the oven to the specified temperature (Figure 23h). While the cooking appliance is preheating, the preheating status screen 2300h is displayed. The appropriate time is generally defined as the mealtime minus the specified cooking duration.
  • FIG 23i illustrates a convection baking programmed meal status screen 2300i that displays such information as a relative progress of the cooking operation, as indicated by a bar 2302i, and a timer 2304i indicating the amount of time remaining for the cooking operation to be completed.
  • Figure 23j illustrates a version of the convection baking programmed meal status screen demonstrating that a certain amount of time has elapsed in the cooking operation.
  • the convection baking programmed meal status screen 2300j suitably includes an option for allowing the user to change the cooking settings through the adjust settings graphical icon 2302j, as previously discussed.
  • the adjust settings graphical icon 2302j suitably activates the confirmation and start screen 2300k of Figure 23k.
  • the confirmation and start screen is suitably adapted to enable the user to change any or all of the previously specified cooking settings, such as the mealtime by activating the mealtime graphical icon 2302k (which then activates the mealtime setting screen 23001 of Figure 231), the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2304k (which then activates the cook control screen 2300n of Figure 23n), the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2306k (which then activates the cook temperature setting screen 2300o of Figure 23o), the cook duration by activating the cook duration graphical icon 2308k (which activates the cook timer setting screen 2300p of Figure 23p), etc.
  • the mealtime by activating the mealtime graphical icon 2302k (which then activates the mealtime setting screen 23001 of Figure 231)
  • the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2304k (which then activates the cook control screen 2300n of Figure 23n)
  • the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2306k (which then activates the cook temperature setting screen
  • the conformation and start screen is suitably reactivated (e.g., Figures 23m and 23q).
  • the confirm and start screen 2300q is suitably adapted to allow the user to specify at least one additional cook stage (as illustrated by Figure 23r and Figure 23s), or to remove any additionally specified cook stages (as illustrated by Figure 23t).
  • the cooking operation continues until the cooking duration has elapsed.
  • the convection baking programmed meal completed notification screen 2300u is displayed ( Figure 23u), upon which the food item is ready for consumption and the graphical user interface returns to the control screen ( Figure 23 v).
  • the cook later cooking operation will also be disc ⁇ ssed with reference to an example cook later convection roast cook operation of Figures 24a-24v.
  • the user initiates the cook later operation by depressing the cook later graphical icon 2402a of the control screen 2400a of Figure 24a.
  • the cook control screen 2400b ( Figure 24b) suitably displays a set 2402b of available cook settings.
  • the user specifies the convection roast cook setting 2404b and sets the convection roast cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 2406b.
  • the user specifies the desired cook temperature from the available temperatures 2402c through the activated cook temperature setting screen 2400c ( Figure 24c), as previously described, then depresses the next graphical icon 2404c.
  • the user sets a cook duration 2402d through the cook timer setting screen 2400d ( Figure 24d) through the keypad 2404d as previously described and then depresses the next graphical icon 2406d.
  • the user identifies an end point for when the cooking will be completed.
  • a mealtime setting screen 2400e of Figure 24e the user specifies a date and a time as the point when the cooking will be completed.
  • the GUI is adapted to completely cook the food dish by specified mealtime.
  • the mealtime setting screen includes any suitably user interface for specifying a mealtime, such as a graphical icon 2402e adapted for enabling a user to specify a date, a graphical icon 2404e adapted for enabling the user to specify a time (e.g., hour and minute), a graphical icon 2406e adapted for enabling the user to specify an A.M. time or a P.M. time.
  • the mealtime setting screen includes a keypad 2408e for facilitating the entry of the foregoing settings.
  • the confirmation and start screen 2400f is adapted to allow the user to alter the settings or to accept the settings and/or proceed, as previously discussed.
  • the user suitably changes the mealtime by activating a mealtime graphical icon 2402f, suitably changes the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2404f, suitably changes the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2406f, suitably changes the cook duration by activating the cook duration graphical icon 2408f, etc.
  • the user suitably activates the cook later operation by depressing the start graphical icon 241 Of, which activation causes the cooking appliance to initiate a refrigeration mode.
  • Figure 24g illustrates a refrigeration progress status screen 2400g that indicates that the cooking appliance is in refrigeration mode.
  • the refrigeration progress status screen suitably displays additional information, such as a cunent cooking appliance temperature 2402g, the previously specified cooking settings 2404g, the cunent time and date 2406g, etc. Additionally, the refrigeration progress status screen suitably includes selectable options, such as an adjust settings option 2408g for adjusting the previously specified cooking settings, a light bulb graphical icon 2410g for activating and deactivating a cooking appliance light, etc.
  • the cooking appliance initiates the cooking operation by first preheating the cooking appliance to raise the internal temperature of the cooking appliance to the specified temperature (Figure 24h). While the cooking appliance is preheating, the preheating status screen 2400h is displayed. The appropriate time is generally defined as the mealtime minus the specified cooking duration.
  • FIG. 24i illustrates a convection roast programmed meal status screen 2400i that displays such information as a relative progress of the cooking operation, as indicated by a bar 2402i, and a timer 2404i indicating the amount of time remaining for the cooking operation to be completed.
  • Figure 24j illustrates a version of the convection roast programmed meal status screen demonstrating that a certain amount of time has elapsed in the cooking operation.
  • the convection roast programmed meal status screen 2400j suitably includes an option for allowing the user to change the cooking settings through the adjust settings graphical icon 2402j, as previously discussed.
  • the adjust settings graphical icon 2402j suitably activates the confinnation and start screen 2400k of Figure 24k.
  • the confirmation and start screen is suitably adapted to enable the user to change any or all of the previously specified cooking settings, such as the mealtime by activating the mealtime graphical icon 2402k (which then activates the mealtime setting screen 24001 of Figure 241), the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2404k (which then activates the cook control screen 2400n of Figure 24n), the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2406k (which then activates the cook temperature setting screen 2400o of Figure 24o), the cook duration by activating the cook duration graphical icon 2408k (which activates the cook timer setting screen 2400p of Figure 24p), etc.
  • the mealtime graphical icon 2402k which then activates the mealtime setting screen 24001 of Figure 241
  • the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2404k (which then activates the cook control screen 2400n of Figure 24n)
  • the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2406k (which then activates the cook temperature setting screen 2400o of Figure 24o
  • the conformation and start screen is suitably reactivated (e.g., Figures 24m and 24q).
  • the confirm and start screen 2400q is suitably adapted to allow the user to specify at least one additional cook stage (as illustrated by Figure 24r and Figure 24s), or to remove any additionally specified cook stages (as illustrated by Figure 24t).
  • the cooking operation continues until the cooking duration has elapsed.
  • the convection roast programmed meal completed notification screen 2400u is displayed ( Figure 24u), upon which the food item is ready for consumption and the graphical user interface returns to the control screen ( Figure 24v).
  • the cook later cooking operation will also be discussed with reference to an example cook later convection defrost cook operation of Figures 25a-25v.
  • the user initiates the cook later operation by depressing the cook later graphical icon 2502a of the control screen 2500a of Figure 25a.
  • the cook control screen 2500b ( Figure 25b) suitably displays a set 2502b of available cook settings.
  • the user specifies the convection defrost cook setting 2504b and sets the convection defrost cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 2506b.
  • the user specifies the desired cook temperature from the available temperatures 2502c through the activated cook temperature setting screen 2500c ( Figure 25c), as previously described, then depresses the next graphical icon 2504c.
  • the user sets a cook duration 2502d through the cook timer setting screen 2500d ( Figure 25d) through the keypad 2504d as previously described and then depresses the next graphical icon 2506d.
  • the mealtime setting screen includes any suitably user interface for specifying a mealtime, such as a graphical icon 2502e adapted for enabling a user to specify a date, a graphical icon 2504e adapted for enabling the user to specify a time (e.g., hour and minute), a graphical icon 2506e adapted for enabling the user to specify an A.M. time or a P.M. time.
  • a graphical icon 2502e adapted for enabling a user to specify a date
  • a graphical icon 2504e adapted for enabling the user to specify a time (e.g., hour and minute)
  • a graphical icon 2506e adapted for enabling the user to specify an A.M. time or a P.M. time.
  • the mealtime setting screen includes a keypad 2508e for facilitating the entry of the foregoing settings.
  • the user depresses the next graphical icon 2510e.
  • the confirmation and start screen 2500f will display the previously specified cooking settings ( Figure 25f).
  • the confirmation and start screen 2500f is adapted to allow the user to alter the settings or to accept the settings and/or proceed, as previously discussed.
  • the user suitably changes the mealtime by activating a mealtime graphical icon 2502f, suitably changes the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2504f, suitably changes the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2506f, suitably changes the cook duration by activating the cook duration graphical icon 2508f, etc.
  • the user suitably activates the cook later operation by depressing the start graphical icon 251 Of, which activation causes the cooking appliance to initiate a refrigeration mode.
  • Figure 25g illustrates a refrigeration progress status screen 2500g that indicates that the cooking appliance is in refrigeration mode.
  • the refrigeration progress status screen suitably displays additional information, such as a cunent cooking appliance temperature 2502g, the previously specified cooking settings 2504g, the cunent time and date 2506g, etc. Additionally, the refrigeration progress status screen suitably includes selectable options, such as an adjust settings option 2508g for adjusting the previously specified cooking settings, a light bulb graphical icon 2510g for activating and deactivating a cooking appliance light, etc.
  • the cooking appliance initiates the cooking operation by first preheating the cooking appliance to raise the internal temperature of the cooking appliance to the specified temperature (Figure 25h). While the cooking appliance is preheating, the preheating status screen 2500b. is displayed. The appropriate time is generally defined as the mealtime minus the specified cooking duration.
  • FIG. 25i illustrates a convection defrost programmed meal status screen 2500i that displays such information as a relative progress of the cooking operation, as indicated by a " bar 2502i, and a timer 2504i indicating the amount of time remaining for the cooking operation to be completed.
  • Figure 25j illustrates a version of the convection defrost programmed meal status screen demonstrating that a certain amount of time has elapsed in the cooking operation.
  • the convection defrost programmed meal status screen 2500j suitably includes an option for allowing the user to change the cooking settings through the adjust settings graphical icon 2502j, as previously discussed.
  • the adjust settings graphical icon 2502J suitably activates the confirmation and start screen 2500k of Figure 25k.
  • the confirmation and start screen is suitably adapted to enable the usex to change any or all of the previously specified cooking settings, such as the mealtime by activating the mealtime graphical icon 2502k (which then activates the mealtime setting screen 25001 of Figure 251), the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2504k (which then activates the cook control screen 2500n of Figure 25n), the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2506k (which then activates the cook temperature setting screen 2500o of Figure 25o), the cook duration by activating the cook duration graphical icon 2508k (which activates the cook timer setting screen 2500p of Figure 25p), etc.
  • the mealtime by activating the mealtime graphical icon 2502k (which then activates the mealtime setting screen 25001 of Figure 251)
  • the cook method by activating the cook method graphical icon 2504k (which then activates the cook control screen 2500n of Figure 25n)
  • the cook temperature by activating the cook temperature graphical icon 2506k (which then activates the cook temperature setting
  • the conformation and start screen is suitably reactivated (e.g., Figures 25m and 25q).
  • the confirm and start screen 2500q is suitably adapted to allow the user to specify at least one additional cook stage (as illustrated by Figure 25r and Figure 25s), or to remove any additionally specified cook stages (as illustrated by Figure 25t).
  • the cooking operation continues until the cooking duration has elapsed.
  • the convection defrost programmed meal completed notification screen 2500u is displayed ( Figure 25u), upon which the food item is ready for consumption and the graphical user interface returns to the control screen ( Figure 25v).
  • the cook later operation suitably also has associated therewith a preset cook later feature.
  • a preset cook later feature at least one cook later preset dish suitable is stored such that selection of the cook later preset dish causes the preset dish to be cooked according to cook later settings associated with the cook later preset dish.
  • the preset cook later feature is generally implemented in a format and operation similar to the preset cook now feature. Accordingly, the previous discussion of the preset cook now feature is generally applicable to the discussion of the preset cook later feature. An example illustrating selection of a cook later preset dish will be discussed with reference to Figures 26a-26k.
  • the user To initiate a cook later operation of a favorite dish, the user first activates a preset graphical icon 2602a associated with the cook later graphical icon 2604a ( Figure 26a) and then selects the my favorites graphical icon 2602b from the preset menu 2604b ( Figure 26b), thereby activating a my favorites menu 2600c that lists all previously set cook later favorite dishes 2602c.
  • a favorite dish by highlighting the favorite dish and activating the next graphical icon 2604c
  • the user Upon selecting a favorite dish by highlighting the favorite dish and activating the next graphical icon 2604c, the user inputs a mealtime in the mealtime setting screen 2600d ( Figure 26d), which then causes the cooking appliance to enter a refrigeration mode as illustrated by a refrigeration status screen 2600e ( Figure 26e).
  • the cooking appliance preheats as illustrated by a preheat status screen 2600f; once the specified temperature has been attained, the cooking operation begins.
  • the status of the cooking operation is detailed by a cooking status screens 2600g and 2600h ( Figures 26g and 26h).
  • the cooking status screens 2600g and 2600h include an adjust settings graphical icon 2602g and 2602h that is adapted to activate the my favorite menu 2600i for enabling the user to alter the cooking operation.
  • the cooking operation continues until completed, as indicated by a cooking operation complete notification screen 2600j of Figure 26j. Once the cooking is complete, the control screen 2600k is activated.
  • FIG. 27a-27q An example mechanism for adding a cook later bake favorite dish and associating therewith cooking settings will now be discussed with reference Figures 27a-27q.
  • the user first selects the preset graphical icon 2702a associated with the cook later graphical icon 2704a (Figure 27a) on the control screen 2700a and then selects the add a dish graphical icon 2702b ( Figure 27b) of the cook later presets menu 2700b.
  • the cook control screen 2700c ( Figure 27c) suitably displays a set 2702c of available cook settings for the cooking of the favorite dish.
  • the user specifies the cook later bake setting by highlighting the bake graphical icon 2704c, sets the cook later bake cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 2706c, specifies the desired cook temperature through the cook temperature setting screen 2700d of Figure 27d, and sets a cook duration through the cook timer setting screen 2700e (Figure 27e), all as previously described.
  • the user suitably specifies a name for identifying the favorite dish through the name entry screen 2700f ( Figure 27f).
  • the name entry screen suitably includes an alphanumeric keypad 2702f for entering the favorite dish name and suitably is of an ABC keypad configuration (Figure 27f), a QWERTY keypad configuration ( Figure 27g), or other suitable configuration.
  • the confirm and save screen 2700h (Figure 27h) suitably displays the previously specified settings, including, for example, the dish name (e.g., Lasagna), the cook method (e.g., bake), the cook temperature (e.g., 350 degrees F), the cook duration (e.g., 1 hr. 25 min.), etc., each in a respective selectable graphical icon 2702h, 2704h, 2706h, 2708h format (as previously discussed).
  • the confirm and save screen 2700h ( Figure 27h) suitable enables the user to change any of the settings by depressing the appropriate graphical icon. Each graphical icon suitably activates a respective screen (e.g., Figures 27i - 271) for changing the associated settings.
  • the cook method suitably is changed by depressing the cook method graphical icon 2704h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook method selection screen 2700i (Figure 27i).
  • the cook temperature suitably is changed by depressing the temperature graphical icon 2706h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook temperature-setting screen 2700j ( Figure 27j).
  • the cook duration suitably is changed by depressing the timer graphical icon 2708h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook timer-setting screen 2700k ( Figure 27k).
  • the dish name suitably is changed by depressing the dish name graphical icon 2702h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed name entry screen 27001 ( Figure 271).
  • an additional cook stage may be added through the plus graphical icon 2702m of the confirm and save screen 2700m (Figure 27m) so that the favorite dish (e.g., lasagna dish) first goes through a, e.g., bake cook, then through a, e.g., convection roast cook.
  • Yet another cook stage may be added (Figure 27n) and the added stages may be removed as previously described ( Figure 27o).
  • the previously entered information will be saved by depressing a "save" graphical icon 2702p on the confirm and save screen 2700o.
  • the GUI returns to presets menu 2700p ( Figure 27p) and then to the control screen 2700q ( Figure 27q).
  • FIG. 28a-28q An example mechanism for adding a cook later roast favorite dish and associating therewith cooking settings will now be discussed with reference Figures 28a-28q.
  • the user first selects the preset graphical icon 2802a associated with the cook later graphical icon 2804a ( Figure 28a) on the control screen 2800a and then selects the add a dish graphical icon 2802b ( Figure 28b) of the cook later presets menu 2800b.
  • the cook control screen 2800c ( Figure 28c) suitably displays a set 2802c of available cook settings for the cooking of the favorite dish.
  • the user specifies the cook later roast setting by highlighting the roast graphical icon 2804c, sets the cook later roast cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 2806c, specifies the desired cook temperature through the cook temperature setting screen 2800d of Figure 28d, and sets a cook duration through the cook timer setting screen 2800e ( Figure 28e), all as previously described.
  • the user suitably specifies a name for identifying the favorite dish through the name entry screen 2800f ( Figure 28f).
  • the name entry screen suitably includes an alphanumeric keypad 2802f for entering the favorite dish name and suitably is of an ABC keypad configuration (Figure 28f), a QWERTY keypad configuration ( Figure 28g), or other suitable configuration.
  • the confirm and save screen 2800h (Figure 28h) suitably displays the previously specified settings, including, for example, the dish name (e.g., Lasagna), the cook method (e.g., roast), the cook temperature (e.g., 350 degrees F), the cook duration (e.g., 1 hr. 25 min.), etc., each in a respective selectable graphical icon 2802h, 2804h, 2806h, 2808h format (as previously discussed).
  • the confirm and save screen 2800h ( Figure 28h) suitably enables the user to change any of the settings by depressing the appropriate graphical icon.
  • Each graphical icon suitably activates a respective screen (e.g., Figures 28i - 281) for changing the associated settings.
  • the cook method suitably is changed by depressing the cook method graphical icon 2804h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook method selection screen 2800i ( Figure 28i).
  • the cook temperature suitably is changed by depressing the temperature graphical icon 2806h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook temperature-setting screen 2800J ( Figure 28j).
  • the cook duration suitably is changed by depressing the timer graphical icon 2808h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook timer-setting screen 2800k ( Figure 28k).
  • the dish name suitably is changed by depressing the dish name graphical icon 2802h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed name entry screen 28001 ( Figure 271).
  • an additional cook stage may be added through the plus graphical icon 2802m of the confirm and save screen 2800m (Figure 28m) so that the favorite dish (e.g., lasagna dish) first goes through a, e.g., roast cook, then through a, e.g., convection roast cook.
  • Yet another cook stage may be added ( Figure 28n) and the added stages may be removed as previously described ( Figure 28o).
  • the previously entered information will be saved by depressing a "save" graphical icon 2802p on the confirm and save screen 2800o.
  • the GUI returns to presets menu 2800p ( Figure 28p) and then to the control screen 2800q ( Figure 28q).
  • FIG. 29a-29q An example mechanism for adding a cook later broil favorite dish and associating therewith cooking settings will now be discussed with reference Figures 29a-29q.
  • the user first selects the preset graphical icon 2902a associated with the cook later gr-aphical icon 2904a (Figure 29a) on the control screen 2900a and then selects the add a dish graphical icon 2902b ( Figure 29b) of the cook later presets menu 2900b.
  • the cook control screen 2900c ( Figure 29c) suitably displays a set 2902c of available cook settings for the cooking of the favorite dish.
  • the user specifies the cook later broil setting by highlighting the broil graphical icon 2904c, sets the cook later broil cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 2906c, specifies the desired cook temperature through the cook temperature setting screen 2900d of Figure 29d, and sets a cook duration through the cook timer setting screen 2900e (Figure 29e), all as previously described.
  • the user suitably specifies a name for identifying the favorite dish through the name entry screen 2900f ( Figure 29f).
  • the name entry screen suitably includes an alphanumeric keypad 2902f for entering the favorite dish name and suitably is of an ABC keypad configuration (Figure 29f), a QWERTY keypad configuration ( Figure 29g), or other suitable configuration.
  • the confirm and save screen 2900h (Figure 29h) suitably displays the previously specified settings, including, for example, the dish name (e.g., Lasagna), the cook method (e.g., broil), the cook temperature (e.g., 350 degrees F), the cook duration (e.g., 1 hr. 25 min.), etc., each in a respective selectable graphical icon 2902h, 2904h, 2906h, 2908h format (as previously discussed).
  • the confirm and save screen 2900h ( Figure 29h) suitably enables the user to change any of the settings by depressing the appropriate graphical icon.
  • Each graphical icon suitably activates a respective screen (e.g., Figures 29i - 291) for changing the associated settings.
  • the cook method suitably is changed by depressing the cook method graphical icon 2904h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook method selection screen 2900i ( Figure 29i).
  • the cook temperature suitably is changed by depressing the temperature graphical icon 2906h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook temperature-setting screen 2900J ( Figure 29j).
  • the cook duration suitably is changed by depressing the timer grapmcal icon 2908b. and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook timer-setting screen 2900k ( Figure 29k).
  • the dish name suitably is changed by depressing the dish name graphical icon 2902h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed name entry screen 29001 ( Figure 291).
  • an additional cook stage may be added through the plus graphical icon 2902m of the confirm and save screen 2900m (Figure 29m) so that the favorite dish (e.g., lasagna dish) first goes through a, e.g., broil cook, then through a, e.g., convection roast cook.
  • Yet another cook stage may be added (Figure 29n) and the added stages may be removed as previously described ( Figure 29o).
  • the previously entered information will be saved by depressing a "save" graphical icon 2902p on the confirm and save screen 2900o.
  • the GUI returns to presets menu 2900p ( Figure 29p) and then to the control screen 2900q ( Figure 29q).
  • FIG. 30a An example mechanism for adding a cook later warm favorite dish and associating therewith cooking settings will now be discussed with reference Figures 30a-30q.
  • the user first selects the preset graphical icon 3002a associated with the cook later graphical icon 3004a ( Figure 30a) on the control screen 3000a and then selects the add a dish graphical icon 3002b ( Figure 30b) of the cook later presets menu 3000b.
  • the cook control screen 3000c ( Figure 30c) suitably displays a set 3002c of available cook settings for the cooking of the favorite dish.
  • the user specifies the cook later warm setting by highlighting the warm graphical icon 3004c, sets the cook later warm cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 3006c, specifies the desired cook temperature through the cook temperature setting screen 3000d of Figure 30d, and sets a cook duration through the cook timer setting screen 3000e ( Figure 30e), all as previously described.
  • the user suitably specifies a name for identifying the favorite dish through the name entry screen 3000f ( Figure 3 Of).
  • the name entry screen suitably includes an alphanumeric keypad 3002f for entering the favorite dish name and suitably is of an ABC keypad configuration (Figure 3 Of), a QWERTY keypad configuration ( Figure 30g), or other suitable configuration.
  • the confirm and save screen 3000h (Figure 3 Oh) suitably displays the previously specified settings, including, for example, the dish name (e.g., Lasagna), the cook method (e.g., warm), the cook temperature (e.g., 350 degrees F), the cook duration (e.g., 1 hr. 25 min.), etc., each in a respective selectable graphical icon 3002h, 3004h, 3006h, 3008h format (as previously discussed).
  • the confirm and save screen 3000h ( Figure 30h) suitably enables the user to change any of the settings by depressing the appropriate graphical icon.
  • Each graphical icon suitably activates a respective screen (e.g., Figures 30i - 301) for changing the associated settings.
  • the cook method suitably is changed by depressing the cook method graphical icon 3004h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook method selection screen 3000i ( Figure 30i).
  • the cook temperature suitably is changed by depressing the temperature graphical icon 3006h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook temperature-setting screen 3000j ( Figure 30j).
  • the cook duration suitably is changed by depressing the timer graphical icon 3008h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook timer-setting screen 3000k ( Figure 30k).
  • the dish name suitably is changed by depressing the dish name graphical icon 3002h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed name entry screen 30001 ( Figure 301).
  • an additional cook stage may be added through the plus graphical icon 3002m of the confirm and save screen 3000m (Figure 30m) so that the favorite dish (e.g., lasagna dish) first goes through a, e.g., warm cook, then through a, e.g., convection roast cook.
  • Yet another cook stage may be added (Figure 3 On) and the added stages may be removed as previously described ( Figure 30o).
  • the previously entered information will be saved by depressing a "save" graphical icon 3002p on the confirm and save screen 3000o.
  • the GUI returns to presets menu 3000p ( Figure 30p) and then to the control screen 3000q ( Figure 30q).
  • FIG. 31a-31q An example mechanism for adding a cook later convection bake favorite dish and associating therewith cooking settings will now be discussed with reference Figures 31a-31q.
  • the user first selects the preset graphical icon 3102a associated with the cook later graphical icon 3104a ( Figure 31a) on the control screen 3100a and then selects the add a dish graphical icon 3102b ( Figure 31b) of the cook later presets menu 3100b.
  • the cook control screen 3100c ( Figure 31c) suitably displays a set 3102c of available cook settings for the cooking of the favorite dish.
  • the user specifies the cook later convection bake setting by highlighting the convection bake graphical icon 3104c, sets the cook later convection bake cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 3106c, specifies the desired cook temperature through the cook temperature setting screen 3100d of Figure 3 Id, and sets a cook duration through the cook timer setting screen 3100e ( Figure 31e), all as previously described.
  • the user suitably specifies a name for identifying the favorite dish through the name entry screen 3100f ( Figure 3 If).
  • the name entry screen suitably includes an alphanumeric keypad 3102f for entering the favorite dish name and suitably is of an ABC keypad configuration (Figure 3 If), a QWERTY keypad configuration ( Figure 31g), or other suitable configuration.
  • the confirm and save screen 3100b suitably displays the previously specified settings, including, for example, the dish name (e.g., Lasagna), the cook method (e.g., convection bake), the cook temperature (e.g., 350 degrees F), the cook duration (e.g., 1 hr. 25 min.), etc., each in a respective selectable graphical icon 3102h, 3104h, 3106h, 3108h format (as previously discussed).
  • the confirm and save screen 3100h ( Figure 31h) suitable enables the user to change any of the settings by depressing the appropriate graphical icon.
  • Each graphical icon suitably activates a respective screen (e.g., Figures 31i - 311) for changing the associated settings.
  • the cook method suitably is changed by depressing the cook method graphical icon 3104h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook method selection screen 31 OOi ( Figure 31i).
  • the cook temperature suitably is changed by depressing the temperature graphical icon 3106h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook temperature-setting screen 3100j ( Figure 31j).
  • the cook duration suitably is changed by depressing the timer graphical icon 3108h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook timer-setting screen 3100k ( Figure 31k).
  • the dish name suitably is changed by depressing the dish name graphical icon 3102h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed name entry screen 31001 ( Figure 311).
  • an additional cook stage may be added through the plus graphical icon 3102m of the confirm and save screen 3100m ( Figure 31m) so that the favorite dish (e.g., lasagna dish) first goes through a, e.g., convection bake cook, then through a, e.g., convection roast cook.
  • Yet another cook stage may be added ( Figure 3 In) and the added stages may be removed as previously described ( Figure 31o).
  • the previously entered information will be saved by depressing a "save" graphical icon 3102p on the confirm and save screen 3100o. Upon so saving, the GUI returns to presets menu 3100p (Figure 31p) and then to the control screen 3100q ( Figure 31q).
  • FIG. 32a An example mechanism for adding a cook later convection roast favorite dish and associating therewith cooking settings will now be discussed with reference Figures 32a-32q.
  • the user first selects the preset graphical icon 3202a associated with the cook later graphical icon 3204a ( Figure 32a) on the control screen 3200a and then selects the add a dish graphical icon 3202b ( Figure 32b) of the cook later presets menu 3200b.
  • the cook control screen 3200c ( Figure 32c) suitably displays a set 3202c of available cook settings for the cooking of the favorite dish.
  • the user specifies the cook later convection roast setting by highlighting the convection roast graphical icon 3204c, sets the cook later convection roast cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 3206c, specifies the desired cook temperature through the cook temperature setting screen 3200d of Figure 32d, and sets a cook duration through the cook timer setting screen 3200e ( Figure 32e), all as previously described.
  • the user suitably specifies a name for identifying the favorite dish through the name entry screen 3200f ( Figure 32f).
  • the name entry screen suitably includes an alphanumeric keypad 3202f for entering the favorite dish name and suitably is of an ABC keypad configuration (Figure 32f), a QWERTY keypad configuration ( Figure 32g), or other suitable configuration.
  • the confirm and save screen 3200h (Figure 32h) suitably displays the previously specified settings, including, for example, the dish name (e.g., Lasagna), the cook method (e.g., convection roast), the cook temperature (e.g., 350 degrees F), the cook duration (e.g., 1 hr. 25 min.), etc., each in a respective selectable graphical icon 3202h, 3204h, 3206h, 3208h format (as previously discussed).
  • the confirm and save screen 3200h ( Figure 32h) suitably enables the user to change any of the settings by depressing the appropriate graphical icon.
  • Each graphical icon suitably activates a respective screen (e.g., Figures 32i - 321) for changing the associated settings.
  • the cook method suitably is changed by depressing the cook method graphical icon 3204h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook method selection screen 3200i ( Figure 321).
  • the cook temperature suitably is changed by depressing the temperature graphical icon 3206h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook temperature-setting screen 3200j ( Figure 32j).
  • the cook duration suitably is changed by depressing the timer graphical icon 3208h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook timer-setting screen 3200k ( Figure 32k).
  • the dish name suitably is changed by depressing the dish name graphical icon 3202h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed name entry screen 32001 ( Figure 321).
  • an additional cook stage may be added through the plus graphical icon 3202m of the confirm and save screen 3200m ( Figure 32m) so that the favorite dish (e.g., lasagna dish) first goes through a, e.g., convection roast cook, then through a, e.g., convection roast cook.
  • Yet another cook stage may be added ( Figure 32n) and the added stages may be removed as previously described ( Figure 32o).
  • the cook control screen 3300c ( Figure 33 c) suitably displays a set 3302c of available cook settings for the cooking of the favorite dish.
  • the user specifies the cook later convection broil setting by highlighting the convection broil graphical icon 3304c, sets the cook later convection broil cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 2706c, specifies the desired cook temperature through the cook temperature setting screen 3300d of Figure 33 d, and sets a cook duration through the cook timer setting screen 3300e ( Figure 33e), all as previously described.
  • the user suitably specifies a name for identifying the favorite dish through the name entry screen 3300f ( Figure 33f).
  • the name entry screen suitably includes an alphanumeric keypad 3302f for entering the favorite dish name and suitably is of an ABC keypad configuration (Figure 33f), a QWERTY keypad configuration ( Figure 33g), or other suitable configuration.
  • the confirm and save screen 3300h suitably displays the previously specified settings, including, for example, the dish name (e.g., Lasagna), the cook method (e.g., convection broil), the cook temperature (e.g., 350 degrees F), the cook duration (e.g., 1 hr. 25 min.), etc., each in a respective selectable graphical icon 3302h, 3304h, 3306h, 3308h format (as previously discussed).
  • the confirm and save screen 3300h suitably enables the user to change any of the settings by depressing the appropriate graphical icon.
  • Each graphical icon suitably activates a respective screen (e.g., Figures 33i - 331) for changing the associated settings.
  • the cook method suitably is changed by depressing the cook method graphical icon 3304h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook method selection screen 33 OOi ( Figure 33i).
  • the cook temperature suitably is changed by depressing the temperature graphical icon 3306h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook temperature-setting screen 3300J ( Figure 33j).
  • the cook duration suitably is changed by depressing the timer graphical icon 3308h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook timer-setting screen 3300k ( Figure 33k).
  • the dish name suitably is changed by depressing the dish name graphical icon 3302h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed name entry screen 33001 ( Figure 331).
  • an additional cook stage may be added through the plus graphical icon 3302m of the confirm and save screen 3300m ( Figure 33m) so that the favorite dish (e.g., lasagna dish) first goes through a, e.g., convection broil cook, then through a, e.g., convection roast cook.
  • the user specifies the cook later convection defrost setting by highlighting the convection defrost graphical icon 3404c, sets the cook later convection defrost cook setting by depressing a next graphical icon 3406c, specifies the desired cook temperature through the cook temperature setting screen 3400d of Figure 34d, and sets a cook duration through the cook timer setting screen 3400e ( Figure 34e), all as previously described. Thereafter, the user suitably specifies a name for identifying the favorite dish through the name entry screen 3400f ( Figure 34f).
  • the name entry screen suitably includes an alphanumeric keypad 3402f for entering the favorite dish name and suitably is of an ABC keypad configuration (Figure 34f), a QWERTY keypad configuration ( Figure 34g), or other suitable configuration.
  • the confirm and save screen 3400h suitably displays the previously specified settings, including, for example, the dish name (e.g., Lasagna), the cook method (e.g., convection defrost), the cook temperature (e.g., 350 degrees F), the cook duration (e.g., 1 hr. 25 min.), etc., each in a respective selectable graphical icon 3402h, 3404h, 3406h, 3408h format (as previously discussed).
  • the confirm and save screen 3400h ( Figure 34h) suitable enables the user to change any of the settings by depressing the appropriate graphical icon.
  • Each graphical icon suitably activates a respective screen (e.g., Figures 34i - 341) for changing the associated settings.
  • the cook method suitably is changed by depressing the cook method graphical icon 3404h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook method selection screen 3400i ( Figure 34i).
  • the cook temperature suitably is changed by depressing the temperature graphical icon 3406h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook temperature-setting screen 3400j ( Figure 34j).
  • the cook duration suitably is changed by depressing the timer graphical icon 3408h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed cook timer-setting screen 3400k ( Figure 34k).
  • the dish name suitably is changed by depressing the dish name graphical icon 3402h and altering as desired in the subsequently displayed name entry screen 34001 ( Figure 341).
  • an additional cook stage may be added through the plus graphical icon 3402m of the confirm and save screen 3400m ( Figure 34m) so that the favorite dish (e.g., lasagna dish) first goes through a, e.g., convection defrost cook, then through a, e.g., convection roast cook.
  • the GUI is adapted to be accessible through a handheld device 3500a, such as personal digital assistant ("PDA") integrated with a device providing direct or wireless access to a network (e.g., a BluetoothTM device, an 802.11-related device, a cellular phone, etc.).
  • a handheld device 3500a such as personal digital assistant ("PDA") integrated with a device providing direct or wireless access to a network (e.g., a BluetoothTM device, an 802.11-related device, a cellular phone, etc.).
  • Figure 35a generally illustrates a default screen 3502a of the handheld device 3500a having a cooking appliance graphical icon 3504a thereon.
  • the user suitable is able to directly or wirelessly (e.g., at a location remote to the cooking appliance) interact with and control the operation of the cooking appliance.
  • the handheld device 3500b is suitably adapted to communicate with and receive messages from the cooking appliance.
  • the cooking appliance suitably sends a message 3502b to the handheld device 3500b infonning the user that the cooking appliance is scheduled to begin a cooking operation (e.g., a cook later cooking operation) at a specified time.
  • the message 3502b is displayed on the handheld device 3500b in any suitable format, such as in a pop-up screen format.
  • the message suitably includes means, such as a adjust mealtime graphical icon 3504b, for enabling the user to alter the settings of the notified cooking operation, as previously discussed above.
  • the GUI as provided on the handheld device 3500c is adapted to enable the user to view the status of the cooking appliance, including the status of any previously programmed cooking operations or any cooking operations cunently in progress.
  • the user suitably activates the cooking appliance graphical icon 3502c, by, for example, activating the icon with a stylus 3504c or other suitable means.
  • a cooking appliance status screen 3502d (Figure 35d) suitably displays the status of the cooking appliance.
  • the screen 3502d suitably displays the status of an ongoing cooking operation.
  • the status information includes the specified mealtime 3504d, the time remaining 3506d for the cooking operation to be completed, the cook setting 3508d (e.g., baking), the cook temperature 3510d, etc.
  • the status screen suitably also includes means for terminating the cooking operation, such as an off graphical icon 3512d, means for adjusting the mealtime, such as an adjust mealtime graphical icon 3514d, means for adjusting the settings, such as an adjust settings graphical icon 3516d, etc.
  • Figure 35e generally illustrates an example adjust settings screen 3502e for enabling the user to adjust the settings, activated in response to selecting the adjust settings graphical icon.
  • any cooking operation is adapted to have one or more cooking stages, such as a first bake stage and a subsequent roast stage.
  • the adjust settings screen includes means for accessing each of the set cooking stages, such as a pull down menu 3504e adapted to display each set stage.
  • the adjust settings screen suitably also includes means for changing the cook setting, such as a pull down menu 3506e adapted to display available cook settings, such as a bake setting, a roast setting, etc., means for adjusting the temperature, such as a pull down menu 3608e adapted to display available cook temperatures, means for adjusting the cook duration, such as a plus graphical icon 361 Oe and a minus graphical icon 3612e, each adapted to accordingly adjust the cook duration, etc.
  • Figure 35f is a view of a menu 3502f activated by the means for accessing each of the cooking stages.
  • each set cooking stage is accessible in a tab 3504f format.
  • a page 3506f is activated suitably displaying the settings associated with that stage, such as a cook setting (e.g., bake), a cook
  • Figure 35g is a view of an menu 3502g activated by the means for changing the cook setting.
  • the menu suitably includes at least one cook setting 3504g (e.g., bake, roast, keep warm, etc.), as previously described.
  • Each cook setting is selectable by the user for adjusting the cook setting of the ongoing cooking operation.
  • Figure 35h is a view of a menu 3502h activated by the means for adjusting the temperature.
  • the menu includes any suitable means for adjusting the temperature, such as a slidable bar 3504h adapted to be moved to a position conesponding to a desired temperature. Upon setting a temperature, the ongoing cooking operation will thereafter cook at the respecified temperature.
  • the status screen 3502i is redisplayed ( Figure 35i).
  • the settings screen also includes means adapted for enabling the user to adjust the previously specified mealtime.
  • an adjust mealtime screen 3502j ( Figure 35j) displays options for adjusting the mealtime and mealtime settings.
  • the user suitably changes the mealtime by adjusting the preset mealtime through means adapted for adjusting the mealtime, such as a plus graphical icon 3504j and a minus graphical icon 3506j, each adapted to accordingly adjust the specified mealtime.

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La présente invention a trait à une interface graphique d'utilisateur pour permettre la commande et le contrôle par un utilisateur d'un appareil de cuisson. De manière générale, l'interface graphique d'utilisateur permet une pluralité d'opérations de l'appareil de cuisson à travers des couches d'écrans associées, telles qu'une opération de réfrigération, une opération de cuisson immédiate, une opération de cuisson différée et autres, et une pluralité de réglages de cuisson, tels qu'un réglage de cuisson au four, un réglage de rôtissage, un réglage de grillade, un réglage de chauffage, un réglage de cuisson au four à convection, un réglage de rôtissage à convection, un réglage de grillade à convection, un réglage de décongélation par convection. L'interface graphique d'utilisateur est apte à être intégré avec et accessible à travers un ou plusieurs parmi un appareil de cuisson, un dispositif à main, un ordinateur accessible par Internet et autres.
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