초록 ▼

The present invention provides a bi-directional communication network which provides monitoring, data collection, and control of food service industry operations. The system includes a computer and control logic implemented by the computer which may be configured to perform various tasks. A communic

The present invention provides a bi-directional communication network which provides monitoring, data collection, and control of food service industry operations. The system includes a computer and control logic implemented by the computer which may be configured to perform various tasks. A communication network may be provided linking the computer with equipment and appliances having a microprocessor based controller capable of communicating with the system. In one embodiment, the system automatically verifies the performance of equipment-related manual tasks in food preparation. In another embodiment, the system schedules the maintenance of a plurality of kitchen appliances. In another embodiment, the system provides a hold timer for tracking the hold time of cooked food products and determines when the hold time elapses. In yet another embodiment, the system manages the inventory of cooked food products in a food preparation establishment.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. A system for automatically monitoring the performance of equipment-related manual tasks involving equipment used in food preparation comprising:at least one piece of equipment used in food preparation, said piece of equipment having a microprocessor-based controller;at least o

What is claimed is: 1. A system for automatically monitoring the performance of equipment-related manual tasks involving equipment used in food preparation comprising:at least one piece of equipment used in food preparation, said piece of equipment having a microprocessor-based controller;at least one sensor capable of sensing a parameter related to the manual performance by an individual of at least one equipment-related manual task;a control computer implementing control logic operative to automatically monitor the performance of the at least one equipment-related manual task; anda communication network allowing communication between the control computer and one or both of the at least one piece of equipment and the sensor.