Washing machine and method of controlling a washing machine
US8281438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2105/58
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A washing machine and a method of controlling a washing machine are provided. A drum may be rotated from a stopped state to a specific angle less than 180 degrees. While the drum is rotated, a laundry amount may be sensed based on a current value of a motor that rotates the drum. The laundry amount may be sensed simply and accurately.
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