Foreign Matter Recognition Using X-Ray Scanning for Washing Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Washing devices often damage garments and themselves due to the presence of foreign matters like keys, coins, or mobile phones, which are not detected before washing, highlighting a need for effective foreign matter recognition systems.
Innovation Solution
A foreign matter recognition method and device that uses X-ray scanning and metal sensing to detect foreign objects in garments before washing, recognizing their presence through image analysis and prompting users to remove them, thereby preventing damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If no detection system is installed, then the device complexity is low, but foreign matters cause damage to garments and washing device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an X-ray detection device as an intermediary component between the user and the washing device. This intermediary detects foreign matters (keys, coins, mobile phones) in garments before washing, preventing damage without requiring complex integration into the washing device itself. The detection device acts as a separate but connected system that bridges the gap between simple washing operation and comprehensive safety monitoring.
2Measurement precision
If X-ray scanning is performed on all garments, then foreign matter detection accuracy is high, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of foreign matters using X-ray scanning before the washing process begins. By detecting foreign matters in advance and providing warnings to users, the system avoids the need for continuous or repeated scanning during the washing cycle, thereby maintaining high detection accuracy while minimizing overall energy consumption.
3Reliability
If foreign matter detection is implemented, then garment safety is improved, but detection time is added to the washing process
Solution Approach 1:
The foreign matter detection is performed as a preliminary step before the washing process begins. The X-ray scanning and analysis occur in advance, and users are warned to remove foreign matters before starting the wash cycle. This approach adds minimal time to the overall process while ensuring garment safety, as the detection happens during garment loading rather than during the washing operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Effectively identifies and alerts users to foreign objects in garments, preventing damage to both the garments and the washing device, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
Implementation Method 1
A foreign matter recognition method and device that uses X-ray scanning and metal sensing to detect foreign objects in garments before washing
Implementation Method 2
recognizing their presence through image analysis
Implementation Method 3
A foreign matter recognition method and device that uses X-ray scanning and metal sensing to detect foreign objects in garments before washing
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a foreign matter recognition method and device. The method includes: detecting whether a garment to be washed that is placed in a washing device meets a foreign matter recognition condition; in the case that the garment to be washed meets the foreign matter recognition condition, recognizing that a foreign matter exists in the garment to be washed; and indicating existence of the foreign matter.