Appliance with presence detection system
US11725871B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2700/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An appliance including a control device in operative communication with a user input panel and a sensor provided. The control device is configured to emit, via the sensor, a first plurality of signals defining a first operating mode. The first operating mode includes one or more of a first scan rate or a first scan interval. The control device is configured to switch between the first operating mode and a second operating mode based on one or more of detection of a container, detection of a user, or a user input. The control device is configured to emit, via the sensor, a second plurality of signals defining the second operating mode. The second operating mode includes one or more of a second scan rate or a second scan interval different from the first operating mode.
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