17958693. WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE INTERFACES simplified abstract (Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE INTERFACES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE INTERFACES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE INTERFACES
Organization Name
Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
Inventor(s)
WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE INTERFACES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17958693 titled 'WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE INTERFACES
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method of operating a washing machine appliance using a remote user interface device to determine the load size of articles in the wash basket.
- The method involves obtaining an image of the wash basket and load of articles.
- The load size is determined based on the image and compared to a maximum load size threshold.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in smart home systems to improve the efficiency and convenience of doing laundry.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately determining the load size in a washing machine without manual intervention.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved energy efficiency, optimized water usage, and enhanced user experience.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Smart Load Size Detection Technology for Washing Machines" - This technology could be utilized by appliance manufacturers to create more advanced and user-friendly washing machines.
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to load size detection in washing machines, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the remote user interface device communicate with the washing machine appliance to obtain the image?
The abstract does not specify the communication method between the remote user interface device and the washing machine appliance.
What actions are taken based on the comparison of the load size to the maximum load size threshold?
The abstract does not detail the specific actions or adjustments made based on the comparison results.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method of operating a washing machine appliance includes obtaining, by a remote user interface device, an image of a wash basket of the washing machine appliance and a load of articles therein. The method also includes determining, based on the image, a load size of the load of articles in the wash basket. The method further includes comparing the determined load size to a maximum load size threshold.
