Home appliance and method for controlling the same

This invention describes a smart way to control a home appliance, such as a washing machine. It starts operating normally, but then it listens to the sounds around the user. If it identifies specific types of sounds, it automatically adjusts how it's running. For example, it might switch to a quieter, longer cycle if it detects sounds indicating a need for quiet, or a faster, louder cycle if noise isn't a concern. The claims specifically narrow the invention to changing operation based on identified sound types.

Why it matters: Filed when AI for sound recognition was less mature, the significant advancements in on-device AI and machine learning models since 2019 make the core sound identification more accurate and efficient for integration into consumer appliances. This reduces the technical hurdle for reliably detecting ambient sound cues and dynamically adjusting appliance operation.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedAI sound recognition, appliance control software

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