18592172. WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Bobin Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Haeyoon Park of Suwon-si (KR)

Hansaem Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Joonho Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Kyoungae Lim of Suwon-si (KR)

Dongmin Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Hyeokjin Choi of Suwon-si (KR)

Romon Son of Suwon-si (KR)

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

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18592172 titled 'WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

The abstract describes a washing machine and a control method that allows for the manipulation of washing modes through a control panel. The machine includes a display, an inputter, a storage, and a controller to facilitate this process.

• Display to show washing modes
• Inputter to receive washing mode select commands
• Storage to store selected washing modes
• Controller to display most selected washing mode on first screen
• Controller to display last selected mode if multiple modes have been selected

Potential Applications: - Household washing machines - Commercial laundry facilities

Problems Solved: - Simplifying the selection of washing modes - Providing a user-friendly interface for controlling the washing machine

Benefits: - Enhanced user experience - Efficient selection of washing modes - Customizable washing options

Commercial Applications: - Manufacturers of washing machines - Retailers of household appliances

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve the user experience of using a washing machine? 2. What are the potential cost implications for implementing this control method in washing machines?

Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed herein is a washing machine and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a technology capable of controlling washing modes in various manners by manipulating a control panel of the washing machine. The washing machine includes a display configured to display a washing mode, an inputter configured to receive a washing mode select command, a storage configured to store a selected washing mode, and a controller configured to allow a washing mode, which has the largest number of times selected during a predetermined number of times of washings, to be displayed on a first screen of the display, and in response to the number of the washing mode having the largest number of selection times being plural, configured to allow a washing mode, which is the last selected among the plurality of washing modes, to be displayed on the first screen of the display.