发明名称 |
Hands free, controlled autofill for a dispenser |
摘要 |
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. |
申请公布号 |
US9499384(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.11.22 |
申请号 |
US201514828753 |
申请日期 |
2015.08.18 |
申请人 |
Whirlpool Corporation |
发明人 |
Chase Kevin M;Janke Brian P;Ashrafzadeh Farhad;Kanchanavally Shreecharan;Kerner James |
分类号 |
B65B1/30;B67D1/08;F25C5/00;B67D1/12;F25D23/12;G07F13/06 |
主分类号 |
B65B1/30 |
代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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主权项 |
1. A method of performing a dispensing operation from a dispenser assembly comprising:
capturing an image of a container with a camera; analyzing the image; and performing the dispensing operation based on the image. |
地址 |
Benton Harbor MI US |