System and method for diagnosing home appliance
US8615380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2105/60
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method for diagnosing a home appliance are disclosed. The home appliance outputs product information as a predetermined sound signal, and transmits the sound signal to a service center of a remote site over a communication network, such that a service technician of the service center can easily check a current status of the home appliance. The diagnostic system effectively detects data using multiple synchronous signals having a time difference, quickly diagnoses a current status or fault of the home appliance, provides a service for more correctly diagnosing a faulty operation of the home appliance, and increases user satisfaction and reliability.
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