A receiver may be operable to generate estimates of transmitted symbols using a sequence estimation process that may incorporate a non-linear model. The thermal cut-off circuit includes a thermal cut-off switch and an ambient thermal switch. Further, the present invention is advantageous in that it calibrates a zero point to calculate the cooking time, increasing a cooking performance. The received optic signals are then processed using mathematical computations that are facilitated through pre-characterization of the sensor response against a reflective material identical to that of the marker or reflective area. When the child-lock mechanism is in the transmitting state and the locking mechanism is in the locked state, a link lever and a panic lever operate the inside-door handle lever without transmitting the force to the latching mechanism.