Washing machine and method for operating washing machine
US11840790B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10L2015/225
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A washing machine includes: a washing tub; a speech reception unit configured to receive speech information; a communication unit activated by starting words input by a user, so as to communicate with a server for providing washing- related information; a touch screen for outputting graphic objects corresponding to washing- related functions which can be performed by the washing tub; and a control unit for controlling the touch screen such that when the user's proximity is sensed, a first graphic object is output to the touch screen, and in response to the input starting words, the first graphic object is switched to a second graphic object indicating that a speech recognition function is activated. In addition, in response to reception of laundry-related speech information, the control unit analyzes the received speech information and outputs, on the basis of the analysis result, feedback sound associated with washing of the corresponding laundry.
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