WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

Organization Name

samsung electronics co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Jihyun Woo of Suwon-si (KR)

Minji Kang of Suwon-si (KR)

Hyeoncheol Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Eunsuk Bang of Suwon-si (KR)

Hooijoong Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240263376 titled 'WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

The abstract describes a washing machine with a detergent supply unit, a turbidity sensor, memory storing computer programs, and processors to control the detergent supply and detect water turbidity during a washing cycle.

Washing machine with advanced features
Detergent supply unit for automatic detergent supply
Turbidity sensor for detecting water turbidity
Memory storing computer programs for control
Processors to execute computer programs for automated functions

Potential Applications: - Household washing machines - Commercial laundry facilities

Problems Solved: - Ensures proper detergent supply - Monitors water turbidity for efficient cleaning

Benefits: - Saves time and effort in laundry tasks - Improves cleaning efficiency - Reduces detergent waste

Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Washing Machines for Efficient Laundry Care" This technology can be used in the development of smart washing machines for both household and commercial use, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of laundry tasks.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the turbidity sensor work in detecting water turbidity? The turbidity sensor measures the cloudiness of water by detecting the amount of light scattered or absorbed by suspended particles in the water.

2. What are the advantages of using a washing machine with automated detergent supply? Automated detergent supply ensures the right amount of detergent is used, leading to better cleaning results and cost savings in the long run.

Original Abstract Submitted

a washing machine is provided. the washing machine includes a drum, a detergent supply unit for supplying detergent to the drum, a turbidity sensor for detecting the turbidity of water inside the drum, memory storing one or more computer programs, and one or more processors communicatively coupled to the drum, the detergent supply unit, the turbidity sensor, and the memory, wherein the one or more computer programs include computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the washing machine to control the detergent supply unit to supply the detergent to the drum in case that a washing cycle starts, detect the water turbidity by using the turbidity sensor in case that a predetermined time period elapses after the washing cycle starts, obtain result information by comparing the detected water turbidity with a critical value, and store the obtained result information in the memory.