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Method of controlling dryer and dryer stand

US11457775B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2019
Grant dateOct 4, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45D2020/128
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of controlling a dryer stand, which includes a receptacle on which a dryer for discharging drying air is mounted and which is rotatable in a horizontal direction, and an air purification unit, are provided. The method includes detecting the dryer mounted on the receptacle, charging a battery provided in the dryer when the dryer mounted on the receptacle is detected, determining whether a predetermined condition for air purification operation is satisfied, and operating the air purification unit when it is determined that the predetermined condition for air purification operation is satisfied, whereby it is possible to purify indoor air. A method of controlling the dryer while it is not on the stand is also provided.

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