Predictive Control of a Domestic Appliance

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This invention describes a method and system for predictive control of domestic appliances, such as washing machines, using machine learning to analyze internal control messages between various appliance components. By recognizing message patterns that precede the activation or deactivation of functional parts (like motors, heaters, or pumps), the system can efficiently power these components on or off just before needed, and switch them off promptly once their task is complete. The technique aims to minimize unnecessary energy consumption and enhances the operational efficiency of household appliances.

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• Smart washing machines that reduce energy usage by powering components only when anticipated by the cycle progress.
• Refrigerators, dishwashers, or dryers that predictively manage internal systems for greater energy efficiency.
• Industrial equipment or commercial appliances with multiple subsystems that benefit from predictive, message-based control and power management.
• Any IoT-enabled home appliance that can use internal message traffic analysis to optimize subsystems dynamically.

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• Reduces overall energy consumption by avoiding unnecessary power supply to inactive components.
• Extends appliance lifespan by limiting wear and tear from idle running of components.
• Enables smarter, more autonomous appliances that adjust their operation for optimal efficiency without user intervention.
• Can improve user awareness by predicting and communicating the timing of key operational events (e.g., when a laundry cycle will switch phases).
• Facilitates implementation of energy-saving standards and eco-friendly operations in household and commercial devices.

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The invention relates to a method (300) for controlling a domestic appliance (100) using at least one controlled component (105) and a controlling component (110), between which control messages are transmitted in order to control the domestic appliance (100). The method has the steps of detecting (305) control messages between the components (105, 110); identifying (315) a pattern of control messages, said pattern indicating a subsequent activation of the controlled component (105); and switching on (320) the functional component before the activation process is carried out.