Whirlpool Corporation
APPLIANCE HAVING A CUSTOMIZABLE USER PROFILE

Abstract:

An appliance includes a body, an interface panel, a scanning device, and a controller. The interface panel is coupled to the body. The scanning device is coupled to the interface panel and is configured to conduct a facial scan and gather a facial data set. The controller is communicatively coupled to the scanning device, wherein the controller is configured to receive the facial data set and compare the facial data set to a stored verification data set. The controller is configured to active a routine based on the comparison of the facial data set and the stored verification data set.