Abstract: In various embodiments, a method of decoding and executing a custom coding program based on feedback includes using a heating apparatus to execute a first phase of a plurality of heating phases, the first phase having an associated prescribed time to perform the first phase, and receiving at least one sensor reading associated with the first phase. If the at least one sensor reading indicates that the first phase is complete, proceeding to a next phase of the plurality of heating phases. If the at least one sensor reading indicates that the first phase is incomplete, instructing the heating apparatus to extend the prescribed time to perform the first phase.

Abstract: In various embodiments, an apparatus includes a top portion, a bottom portion adapted to receive the top portion to define a space enclosed within the top portion and bottom portion, where the bottom portion includes a conductive structure, the conductive structure configured to receive electromagnetic energy from an EM source. The apparatus may also include an electronic tag configured to encode information about contents of the space. In various embodiments, a heating apparatus includes an electromagnetic (EM) source and a controller configured to: receive data associated with a heatable load, determine heating instructions based at least in part on the received data, and control the EM source based on the determined heating instructions.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a method of encoding a custom cooking program includes receiving at least one sensor reading associated with food, determining at least one characteristic of the food based on the at least one sensor reading, generating cooking instructions for the food based on the at least one characteristic, and storing data that associates the cooking instructions with the food.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a method of decoding a custom cooking program includes using a tag reader to read heating instruction data encoded in an electronic tag, determining heating phases based on the read heating instruction data, and automatically controlling a heating apparatus to execute the determined heating phases.