18203267. WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE WASHING MACHINE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE WASHING MACHINE
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Kyungah Chang of Suwon-si (KR)
WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE WASHING MACHINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18203267 titled 'WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE WASHING MACHINE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a washing machine with a living creature sensor and a communication interface. The washing machine has a cabinet that forms its exterior and a drum inside the cabinet. The living creature sensor uses a millimeter-wave radar to detect if there is a living creature inside the drum and produces a detection signal. The communication interface allows the washing machine to communicate with an external device.
- The washing machine has a cabinet, drum, living creature sensor, and communication interface.
- The living creature sensor uses a millimeter-wave radar to detect if there is a living creature inside the drum.
- The sensor produces a detection signal indicating the presence of a living creature.
- The communication interface enables communication between the washing machine and an external device.
- The processor in the washing machine can activate the living creature sensor based on a request received from the external device.
- The processor can transmit information about the presence of a living creature inside the drum to the external device based on the detection signal.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Ensuring the safety of pets or small children by detecting if they accidentally enter the washing machine drum.
- Preventing damage to the washing machine and its components by alerting users if a living creature is inside before starting a wash cycle.
- Providing peace of mind to users by offering an additional safety feature in washing machines.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Accidental harm to pets or small children who may enter the washing machine drum unnoticed.
- Preventing damage to the washing machine caused by running a wash cycle with a living creature inside.
- Addressing safety concerns and providing an added layer of protection for users.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced safety for pets and small children by detecting their presence inside the washing machine drum.
- Prevention of potential damage to the washing machine and its components.
- Improved user experience and peace of mind for users knowing that the washing machine has a living creature detection feature.
Original Abstract Submitted
A washing machine including a cabinet forming an exterior of the washing machine; a drum inside the cabinet; a living creature sensor configured to produce a detection signal, through a millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar, indicating whether a living creature exists inside the drum; a communication interface configured to communicate with an external device. The washing machine includes at least one processor configured to, based on a request to activate a remote control mode of the washing machine received from the external device through the communication interface, activate the living creature sensor, and, based on the detection signal produced by the activated living creature sensor, transmit, to the external device through the communication interface, information about whether a living creature exists inside the drum.
