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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 06, 2022
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2020
Applicant:
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Inventors:
Martin Kelly Jones, Vancouver, CA;
Scott Andrew Horstemeyer, Atlanta, GA (US);
Assignee:
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Habor, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G08B 1/08 (2006.01); G06Q 10/00 (2012.01); H04L 12/28 (2006.01); H04L 67/125 (2022.01); H04L 67/02 (2022.01); G06Q 30/06 (2012.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G06Q 10/20 (2013.01); G06Q 30/0631 (2013.01); H04L 12/2825 (2013.01); H04L 67/02 (2013.01); H04L 67/125 (2013.01);
Abstract
A method implemented in a computer based smartphone in communication with one or more appliances via one or more networks. The method comprises monitoring health data concerning an appliance or an appliance part. Determining that the appliance or appliance part exhibits a maintenance issue based upon the health data. Accessing a remote computer system via the computer based smartphone over an Internet. Receiving one or more suggestions on where to order, purchase, or seek repair for the appliance or appliance part from the remote computer system.