Control method, apparatus, and electronic device of a laundry treating apparatus
By acquiring voice signals from the surrounding area of the garment processing equipment to determine whether there are living beings inside, and reducing the speed or stopping the operation when necessary, the safety hazards of children and pets accidentally entering the washing machine are resolved, thus protecting living beings and ensuring the safe operation of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MASCH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2021-04-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
AI Technical Summary
Children and pets can easily wander into the washing tub of large-capacity washing machines with voice control functions, posing a safety hazard.
By acquiring voice signals around the garment processing equipment, the location and type of the object in the voice signal can be determined. If a living being is detected inside and the equipment is running, the rotation speed can be reduced or the operation can be stopped. If necessary, a prompt can be issued or the equipment can be locked.
It effectively protects the safety of living organisms inside garment processing equipment, reduces safety threats, and avoids misjudgment and interference. It is applicable to a wide range of garment processing equipment, including washing machines and dryers.
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