A dryer and a dryer control method using a sensing unit and a timer to vary drying operations depending on the state of drying laundry are disclosed. The method for controlling an automatic dryer having a drying part including a heater, a fan, and a drum includes the steps of operating the drying part...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7448145?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7448145 - Dryer control method and dryer using the same