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Optical processing to control a washing apparatus

  • US 8,509,473 B2
  • Filed: 10/23/2009
  • Issued: 08/13/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • detecting, with an item recognition module of a control unit, a visual signature of a ware to be washed by a washing apparatus coupled to the control unit in an image captured by a camera controlled by the control unit;

    selecting an item profile corresponding to the detected visual signature;

    enabling the washing apparatus; and

    automatically disabling, with the control unit, the washing apparatus after the ware is determined to be clean in accordance with the selected item profile.

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