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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2022
Filed:
Nov. 18, 2020
Haier Us Appliance Solutions, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Omar Santana, Louisville, KY (US);
John Michael Todd, Mount Washington, KY (US);
Seog-Tae Kim, Prospect, KY (US);
Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
A sound sensing module for monitoring the operation of an appliance includes a microphone for monitoring sound generated during operation of the appliance and a controller operably coupled to the microphone. The controller can obtain a sound signal generated during operation of the appliance, analyze the sound signal to identify a sound signature corresponding to an operating event, and implement a responsive action, such as providing a user notification, providing troubleshooting instructions, ordering a replacement part, scheduling a maintenance visit.