The I/O control and the machine control...http://www.google.com/patents/US20020147878?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020147878 - Method for controlling a household appliance, particularly a washer or dishwasherAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS20020147878 A1Publication typeApplicationApplication numberUS 10/108,976Publication dateOct 10, 2002Filing dateMar 28, 2002Priority dateApr 10,