Clothes dryer wireless moisture data transfer systems and energy-efficient methods of operation
US9915023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2105/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Clothes dryer wireless moisture data transfer systems and energy-efficient methods of operation thereof are provided. One example method of operating a near field communication (NFC) tag includes determining whether a rotatable drum of a clothes dryer appliance is currently rotating. The NFC tag is secured to the drum. The method includes operating the NFC tag in an ultra-low power mode when it is determined that the drum is not currently rotating. The method includes periodically switching the NFC tag between a normal mode and a low power mode when it is determined that the drum is currently rotating.
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