Midea Group had 15 patents in artificial intelligence during Q3 2023. Midea Group Co Ltd filed a patent for a system that enables a two-step activation for a valve, using a valve control selector and a touch sensor. They also filed a patent for a dishwasher and method that utilizes an imaging system for diagnostic operations such as level sensing, filter cleaning, and remote viewing. GlobalData’s report on Midea Group gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Midea Group grant share with artificial intelligence as a theme is 40% in Q3 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Two-step turn on for digital gas valves (Patent ID: US20230243440A1)
The patent filed by Midea Group Co Ltd describes a system for a two-step activation for a valve in a cooking appliance. The system includes a valve control selector that provides an output representing the position of the valve, and a touch sensor that provides an output indicating permission to operate the valve.
The first claim of the patent describes a system for a two-step activation for multiple gas cooktop burners. The system includes control selectors associated with each burner, which provide outputs representing the positions of the valves for the burners. A controller is connected to the control selectors and is configured to control the valves and ignitors for the selected burner in response to a two-step activation sequence. This sequence is initiated by user input directed to the control selector and a voice recognition module output received in response to a predetermined voice command.
The second claim states that the controller, in response to the two-step activation sequence, can electrically actuate the valve of the selected burner to control the output level of the burner based on the position of the control selector. The third claim adds that the controller can also actuate the ignitor of the selected burner while electrically actuating the valve to ignite the burner.
The patent also describes various configurations and features of the system. For example, the control selectors can be rotatable knobs that provide outputs representing the desired valve positions. The voice recognition module output is generated in response to a voice command in the predetermined voice of the user, such as a command to turn on, activate, or ignite a burner. The system can include a touch sensor that, when activated, shuts off the selected burner if it is active. The patent also mentions that the voice recognition module can be configured to recognize specific voices.
In summary, the patent describes a system for a two-step activation for valves in a cooking appliance. The system includes control selectors, a controller, and a voice recognition module, which work together to control the valves and ignitors of the burners based on user input and voice commands. The system allows for precise control of the burners and enhances user convenience and safety.
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