Dishwasher Cycle Automation Based on Recipe Input and Load Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face challenges in efficiently managing dishwasher cycles based on specific recipes, as existing systems lack the ability to automatically adjust settings according to the type and quantity of dishes being washed, leading to suboptimal cleaning results.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allows users to input recipe information via a mobile device, which determines cycle parameters such as wash duration, water temperature, and chemistry usage, enabling the dishwasher to automatically select and adjust its operation for optimal cleaning based on the load, with user feedback used to refine future cycles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If users manually adjust dishwasher settings for each recipe, then cleaning performance can be optimized, but user time and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The dishwasher system automatically determines load parameters and selects cycle settings based on recipe information from the mobile device, eliminating the need for manual user adjustment. The controller autonomously optimizes wash parameters including water temperature, cycle duration, and chemistry usage based on the detected dish type and quantity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system receives recipe information in advance via mobile device input, allowing the controller to pre-determine appropriate wash parameters before the actual washing cycle begins. This preliminary configuration ensures optimal cleaning settings are ready when needed.
2Ease of operation
If the system automatically selects cycle parameters based on recipe input, then ease of operation improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A mobile device application serves as an intermediary between the user and the dishwasher controller. The app handles complex interactions including recipe input, parameter determination, and cycle selection, while presenting a simplified interface to the user. This mediator manages the system complexity away from the primary dishwasher unit.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system uses fixed cycle parameters, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different recipes decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The dishwasher system dynamically adjusts wash parameters including water temperature, cycle duration, and chemistry dosage based on the specific recipe and load characteristics. Rather than using fixed settings, the controller continuously adapts parameters to match the detected dish type, quantity, and soil level, enabling versatile handling of different cooking scenarios.
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AI summary
A dishwasher can be included in a home network and can be utilized to complete a cycle of operation. The dishwasher includes a controller capable of automatically determining treating at least one cycle parameter based on the communication of at least one aspect of a recipe. The at least one aspect of a recipe can be wirelessly provided to a computer system that is in communication with the dishwasher. The computer system can be the controller or any known computer system in communication with the dishwasher.