SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR INTERACTING WITH NETWORKED HOME APPLIANCES
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1. A method for recommending products to a user of an appliance having a processing device and at least one sensor installed in the appliance in communication with the processing device, comprising:
- gathering with the at least one sensor data indicative of usage of a consumable with the appliance;
using the gathered data to determine an amount of the consumable remaining; and
when the amount of the consumable remaining is at a predetermined level, providing a notification that the consumable needs to be replaced.
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Abstract
An appliance having a processing device and at least one sensor in communication with the processing device gathers data indicative of usage of a consumable with the appliance. The gathered data is used to determine an amount of the consumable remaining and, when the amount of the consumable remaining is at a predetermined level, a notification is provided to indicate to a user that the consumable needs to be replaced.
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1. A method for recommending products to a user of an appliance having a processing device and at least one sensor installed in the appliance in communication with the processing device, comprising:
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gathering with the at least one sensor data indicative of usage of a consumable with the appliance; using the gathered data to determine an amount of the consumable remaining; and when the amount of the consumable remaining is at a predetermined level, providing a notification that the consumable needs to be replaced. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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