Hardware detection and cycle behavior modification in laundry appliance applications
US12077894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2105/56
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Hardware detection in a laundry treatment appliance is provided. Data is received from the sensor providing data in relation to presence or absence of a removable agitator within the laundry treatment appliance. A configuration of the removable agitator with respect to the laundry treatment appliance is identified based on the data from the sensor, the configuration indicating at least the presence or absence of the removable agitator. Settings of the laundry treatment appliance are updated in accordance with the identified configuration of the laundry treatment appliance.
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