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Washing machine having broadcasting receiver

US7866190B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2006
Grant dateJan 11, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N5/64
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A washing machine having a broadcasting receiver for providing various multimedia contents on the washing machine is disclosed. A broadcast signal reception module is provided in the washing machine, such as a washer or dryer, which is frequently used in the user's living space. Therefore, the washing machine can not only perform a washing operation, but also output a broadcast signal. In particular, the provision of the broadcast signal reception module in the washing machine enables reception of a mobile broadcast signal, as well as a fixed broadcast signal, thereby making it possible to provide more various multimedia contents through the washing machine. Therefore, it is possible to increase customer satisfaction with a multifunction-alization of the washing machine and thus use the washing machine more universally, resulting in an increase in the competitiveness of a product.

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