公开(公告)号：US09745688B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US12388584

申请日：2009-02-19

Applicant: Farhad Ashrafzadeh ,  James P. Carow ,  Shreecharan Kanchanavally

Inventor： Farhad Ashrafzadeh ,  James P. Carow ,  Shreecharan Kanchanavally

IPC: D06F58/20 ,  D06F58/28 ,  D06F39/00 ,  G01N21/25

CPC classification number: D06F58/28 ,  D06F39/003 ,  D06F2058/2854 ,  D06F2058/2861 ,  G01N21/255

Abstract: The invention relates to a laundry treating appliance and method for controlling the operation of the laundry treating appliance by determining the surface area of the laundry based on image data of the laundry.

公开(公告)号：US09057556B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US12718174

申请日：2010-03-05

Applicant: Farhad Ashrafzadeh ,  Kevin M. Chase ,  Brian P. Janke ,  Shreecharan Kanchanavally

Inventor： Farhad Ashrafzadeh ,  Kevin M. Chase ,  Brian P. Janke ,  Shreecharan Kanchanavally

IPC: B67D7/30 ,  F25D23/12 ,  B67D1/00 ,  B67D1/08 ,  B67D1/12 ,  F25C5/00 ,  F25D29/00

CPC classification number: B67D7/302 ,  B67D1/001 ,  B67D1/0888 ,  B67D1/1238 ,  B67D3/0003 ,  B67D3/0009 ,  B67D7/30 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D31/002 ,  F25D2400/06 ,  F25D2400/361

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a dispenser having a dispenser well, a control for regulating a product dispensing operation, and a select fill sensor system for automatically initiating and terminating the dispensing operation. An optical sensing system includes a camera within the dispenser well in communication with a controller for sensing the fill rate of a container within the dispenser well. The dispensing rate of product is adjusted depending on the product fill rate of the container such that optimum fill rates are obtained without overflow or spilling events. In this manner, a hands-free dispenser is provided that can be utilized regardless of the shape or size of container utilized.

Abstract translation: 冰箱包括具有分配器井的分配器，用于调节产品分配操作的控制器以及用于自动启动和终止分配操作的选择填充传感器系统。 光学感测系统包括在分配器内的与控制器通信的相机，用于感测分配器井内的容器的填充率。 产品的分配速度根据容器的产品填充率进行调节，从而获得最佳填充率，而不会溢出或溢出事件。 以这种方式，提供了可以利用的免提分配器，而不管所使用的容器的形状或尺寸如何。

公开(公告)号：US08984693B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US12964763

申请日：2010-12-10

Applicant: Farhad Ashrafzadeh ,  Brian P. Janke ,  Peter J. Richmond ,  Marcelo C. Silva ,  Rodrigo S. Teixeira

Inventor： Farhad Ashrafzadeh ,  Brian P. Janke ,  Peter J. Richmond ,  Marcelo C. Silva ,  Rodrigo S. Teixeira

IPC: D06F37/22 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F37/20

CPC classification number: D06F37/203 ,  D06F33/02

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting an imbalance in the laundry load and effecting a redistribution of the imbalance by reducing the rotational speed of the treating chamber such that part of the load may redistribute while part of the load remains satellized, without ceasing rotation, and increasing the rotational speed back to a spin speed after redistribution.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测衣物负载中的不平衡并通过降低处理室的转速来实现不平衡的再分配的装置和方法，使得负载的一部分可以重新分布，同时部分负载保持卫星而不停止旋转，并且增加 重新分配后的旋转速度回到旋转速度。

公开(公告)号：US08528228B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-10

申请号：US12388722

申请日：2009-02-19

Applicant: Farhad Ashrafzadeh ,  James P. Carow ,  Shreecharan Kanchanavally ,  Sathish Andrea Sundaram

Inventor： Farhad Ashrafzadeh ,  James P. Carow ,  Shreecharan Kanchanavally ,  Sathish Andrea Sundaram

IPC: F26B13/10 ,  F26B3/00 ,  F26B19/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H04H60/56 ,  G05B15/00 ,  G03B17/00

CPC classification number: D06F58/28 ,  D06F58/04 ,  D06F2058/2861

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining the presence of a drying rack based on image data of the laundry located in a treating chamber of a laundry treating appliance.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种基于位于衣物处理装置的处理室中的衣物的图像数据确定干燥架的存在的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08322384B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-04

申请号：US12718192

申请日：2010-03-05

Applicant: Farhad Ashrafzadeh ,  Kevin M. Chase ,  Brian P. Janke ,  Shreecharan Kanchanavally ,  Ronald L. Voglewede

Inventor： Farhad Ashrafzadeh ,  Kevin M. Chase ,  Brian P. Janke ,  Shreecharan Kanchanavally ,  Ronald L. Voglewede

IPC: B65B1/30 ,  F25D3/00

CPC classification number: B67D1/1238 ,  B67D1/0888 ,  B67D1/1243 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D2700/06

Abstract: A select-fill dispensing system and method for a dispenser assembly utilizes a camera to sense a desired fill level based on the location of a user's finger with respect to a container. In use, a consumer places his or her finger along a container to indicate the desired fill level of the container. Image data from the camera is transmitted to a controller and processed for distortion correction, edge based image segmentation and morphological operations are carried out to remove background noise. The processed image data is utilized to detect the presence of the container, as well as the shape of the container, the position of the container opening, and the top and bottom points of the container. The controller provides a means for controlling the dispensing operation, including a fill rate, based on the desired fill level and the shape of the container.

Abstract translation: 用于分配器组件的选择填充分配系统和方法利用相机基于用户的手指相对于容器的位置来感测期望的填充水平。 在使用中，消费者将他或她的手指沿容器放置以指示容器的期望的填充水平。 来自相机的图像数据被发送到控制器并进行畸变校正，进行基于边缘的图像分割和形态操作以去除背景噪声。 处理后的图像数据用于检测容器的存在以及容器的形状，容器开口的位置以及容器的顶点和底点。 控制器提供了一种用于基于期望的填充水平和容器的形状来控制分配操作的装置，包括填充率。

公开(公告)号：US20120246835A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13075216

申请日：2011-03-30

Applicant: FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH ,  BRIAN P. JANKE ,  PETER J. RICHMOND ,  MARCELO CAMPOS SILVA ,  RODRIGO STANZIOLA TEIXEIRA

Inventor： FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH ,  BRIAN P. JANKE ,  PETER J. RICHMOND ,  MARCELO CAMPOS SILVA ,  RODRIGO STANZIOLA TEIXEIRA

IPC: D06L1/20 ,  D06F33/00 ,  D06F37/36

CPC classification number: D06F37/203

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting an imbalance in the laundry load within the treating chamber and forming a counterbalance to the imbalance.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测处理室内的衣物负载不平衡并形成不平衡的平衡的装置和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20120138629A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-07

申请号：US13371688

申请日：2012-02-13

Applicant: FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH ,  KEVIN M. CHASE ,  BRIAN P. JANKE ,  SHREECHARAN KANCHANAVALLY ,  JAMES KERNER

Inventor： FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH ,  KEVIN M. CHASE ,  BRIAN P. JANKE ,  SHREECHARAN KANCHANAVALLY ,  JAMES KERNER

IPC: B67D7/14

CPC classification number: B67D1/1236 ,  B67D1/0858 ,  B67D1/0878 ,  B67D1/0888 ,  B67D1/1238 ,  B67D1/124 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C2400/10 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D2700/06 ,  G07F13/06 ,  G07F13/065

Abstract: A dispensing system includes one or more digital image capture devices for capturing images in a dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device(s) for analyzing the images for use in regulating a dispensing operation. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images captured by the digital image capture device(s) to determine various characteristics of a container placed in the dispensing well, such as the height and position of the container.

Abstract translation: 分配系统包括用于在分配器井中捕获图像的一个或多个数字图像捕获装置和可操作地耦合到数字图像捕获装置的数字图像分析器，用于分析用于调节分配操作的图像。 数字图像分析仪评估由数字图像捕获装置捕获的数字图像，以确定放置在分配井中的容器的各种特性，例如容器的高度和位置。

公开(公告)号：US20120138092A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-07

申请号：US12957663

申请日：2010-12-01

Applicant: FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH ,  KRISTOPHER L. DELGADO ,  SATHISH A. SUNDARAM

Inventor： FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH ,  KRISTOPHER L. DELGADO ,  SATHISH A. SUNDARAM

IPC: A47L15/42

CPC classification number: A47L15/4295

Abstract: An automatic dishwasher and a method for controlling the operation of the automatic dishwasher including an imaging device that repeatedly captures images of a sub-portion of a wash chamber as a dish rack is moved from a load position to a use position. The repeated capturing of images is synchronized with the movement of the dish rack, and areas of the dish rack in which dishes are present are determined from the repeatedly captured images.

Abstract translation: 自动洗碗机和用于控制自动洗碗机的操作的方法包括重复拍摄作为餐具架的洗涤室的子部分的图像的成像装置，从装载位置移动到使用位置。 重复拍摄图像与餐具架的运动同步，并且从重复拍摄的图像确定餐具架中存在盘的区域。

公开(公告)号：US08176798B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-15

申请号：US12499963

申请日：2009-07-09

Applicant: Farhad Ashrafzadeh ,  Kurt J. Mitts ,  Richard A. Sunshine

Inventor： Farhad Ashrafzadeh ,  Kurt J. Mitts ,  Richard A. Sunshine

IPC: G01L3/02

CPC classification number: D06F33/02 ,  D06F35/005 ,  D06F39/003 ,  D06F2202/10 ,  D06F2204/065

Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a laundry treating appliance that has a rotating treating chamber, which is rotatable about a rotation axis by a motor operably coupled to the rotating treating chamber, with the operation of the motor being controlled by an underdamped control scheme to determine a laundry load size.

Abstract translation: 一种用于操作衣物处理装置的方法和装置，其具有旋转处理室，该旋转处理室可通过可操作地联接到旋转处理室的马达围绕旋转轴线旋转，电动机的操作由欠阻尼控制方案控制，以确定 衣物负载大小。

公开(公告)号：US07950255B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-31

申请号：US12782931

申请日：2010-05-19

Applicant: Farhad Ashrafzadeh ,  Kalyanakrishnan Vadakkeveedu ,  Raveendran Vaidhyanathan

Inventor： Farhad Ashrafzadeh ,  Kalyanakrishnan Vadakkeveedu ,  Raveendran Vaidhyanathan

IPC: D06F33/00

CPC classification number: D06F13/02 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F2202/06 ,  D06F2202/12 ,  D06F2204/06

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the degree of tangling of fabric items during a wash process based on at least one of the motor speed or motor current.

Abstract translation: 一种用于基于电动机速度或电动机电流中的至少一个来确定洗涤过程中织物物品的缠结程度的方法和装置。