JP2016019652A - Washing machine and washing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a washing machine having good usability and a washing system comprising the washing machine.SOLUTION: The washing machine (100) comprises a control device (160) for controlling a laundry processing unit (140) and a notification unit (130) based on an instruction from an operation unit (120) and setting information stored in a storage unit (150). The control device (160) has: an inquiry unit (161) which inquires of a server (200) via a communication unit (110), when power is turned on, whether setting change instruction information generated during power is off is stored or not; and a setting change unit (162) for changing setting information stored in the storage unit (150) based on the setting change instruction information when the server (200) sends setting change instruction information as the answer to the inquiry by the inquiry unit (161) to the communication unit (110) and the communication unit (110) receives the setting change instruction information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a washing machine and a washing system including the washing machine.

  Conventionally, as a washing machine, there is one provided with a communication unit that communicates with a mobile communication terminal, as disclosed in JP 2014-33832 A (Patent Document 1). When the communication unit receives the turn-off instruction information of the display unit from the mobile communication terminal, the display unit is turned off. Thereby, the power consumption of the display unit is reduced.

JP 2014-33832 A

  However, in the above-described conventional washing machine, when the power is turned off, the communication unit cannot communicate with the mobile communication terminal, and thus the turn-off instruction information on the display unit cannot be received from the mobile communication terminal.

  Therefore, the conventional washing machine has a problem that it is not easy to use because the setting for turning off the display unit cannot be changed.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine that is easy to use and a washing system that includes the washing machine.

In order to solve the above problems, the washing machine of the present invention is:
A communication department;
An operation unit;
A notification unit;
A laundry processing unit for processing laundry;
A storage unit that stores setting information related to driving for processing the laundry;
A control device that controls the laundry processing unit and the notification unit based on an instruction from the operation unit and the setting information stored in the storage unit,
The control device
When the power is turned on, an inquiry unit that inquires of the server via the communication unit whether or not the setting change instruction information created while the power is turned off is stored;
When the server transmits the setting change instruction information to the communication unit as an answer to the inquiry from the inquiry unit, and the communication unit receives the setting change instruction information, the storage is performed based on the setting change instruction information. And a setting changing unit that changes the setting information stored in the unit.

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
The setting change unit changes the setting information stored in the storage unit based on the setting change instruction information when the communication unit receives setting change instruction information created while the power is on. .

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
When the communication unit receives the setting change instruction information created while the power is on, the setting information stored in the storage unit is changed during the operation for processing the laundry, or It is performed while waiting for reservation of driving for processing laundry.

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
The setting change instruction information is instruction information related to a change in the volume of the notification sound.

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
The setting change instruction information is instruction information relating to a change in the number of times of rinsing.

The laundry system of this invention
The washing machine of this invention or one embodiment;
A server communicating with the washing machine;
A terminal that communicates with the server,
The server is capable of storing the setting change instruction information created while the washing machine is turned off, and stores the setting change instruction information created while the washing machine is turned off. When the inquiry from the inquiry unit of the washing machine is received, the setting change instruction information is transmitted to the communication unit of the washing machine as a response to the inquiry of the inquiry unit.

In the laundry system of one embodiment,
The terminal is a mobile communication terminal.

  In the washing machine of the present invention, when the power is turned on, the control device inquires to the server via the communication unit whether or not the setting change instruction information created while the power is turned off is stored. Have Further, when the server transmits the setting change instruction information to the communication unit as an answer to the inquiry from the inquiry unit, and the communication unit receives the setting change instruction information, the control unit stores the setting unit based on the setting change instruction information. A setting changing unit for changing the setting information stored in. Therefore, even if the power is turned off, the setting information stored in the storage unit can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a washing machine with good usability.

It is a schematic structure figure of the washing system of a 1st embodiment of this invention. It is an external view of the operation display part at the time of power-off of the washing machine of the said 1st Embodiment. It is an external view of the normal mode of the operation display unit when the washing machine is powered on. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the change of the setting information of a washing machine when the power supply of the said washing machine is turned off. It is a schematic diagram of the mobile communication portable terminal of the said 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the other state of the said mobile communication portable terminal. It is a schematic diagram of the other state of the said mobile communication portable terminal. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the change of the setting information of a washing machine when the power supply of the said washing machine is turned on. It is an external view of the special setting mode of the operation display section when the washing machine is powered on. It is an external view of the other state of the special setting mode of the said operation display part. FIG. 15 is an external view of still another state of the special setting mode of the operation display unit.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the illustrated embodiments.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a laundry system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The washing system 1 includes a washing machine 100, a server 200 that communicates with the washing machine 100, and a mobile communication portable terminal 300 that communicates with the server 200. The mobile communication portable terminal 300 is an example of a mobile communication terminal.

  The washing machine 100 includes a wireless communication module 110, an operation display unit 120, a speaker 130, a washing / drying unit 140 that processes laundry, and a memory 150 that stores setting information related to driving for processing laundry. Is provided. Here, the operation for treating the laundry is an operation for removing dirt and smell of the laundry or drying the laundry, such as a washing operation, a dehydration operation, and a drying operation. Point to. Moreover, as setting information regarding the driving | operation for processing the said laundry, there exist setting information, such as a driving | operation completion sound and the number of times of a rinse, for example. The wireless communication module 110 is an example of a communication unit. The operation display unit 120 is an example of an operation unit. The speaker 130 is an example of a notification unit. The laundry drying unit 140 is an example of a laundry processing unit. The memory 150 is an example of a storage unit. The driving end sound is an example of a notification sound.

  The wireless communication module 110 performs wireless communication with the indoor wireless access point 400. More specifically, the wireless communication module 110 transmits information to the outdoor server 200 via the wireless access point 400 using the communication standard of Wi-Fi (WIFI: brand name) as an example of the communication standard, Information is received from the outdoor server 200. Communication between the server 200 and the wireless access point 400 is performed via, for example, a telecommunication network or an optical communication network.

  Although not shown, the washing / drying unit 140 includes a well-known water tank, a washing / dehydration tank, a motor, a water supply valve, a drain valve, a heat pump unit, and the like, and performs washing, dehydration, and drying.

  The memory 150 is, for example, a nonvolatile semiconductor memory in which stored setting information can be rewritten and the setting information does not disappear even when the washing machine 100 is turned off.

  The washing machine 100 includes a control device 160 that controls the washing / drying unit 140 and the speaker 130 based on an instruction from the operation display unit 120 and setting information stored in the memory 150. The control device 160 includes, for example, a microcomputer and an input / output circuit, and transmits and receives information to and from the wireless communication module 110.

  The control device 160 includes an inquiry unit 161 and a setting change unit 162. Each of the inquiry unit 161 and the setting change unit 162 is configured by software.

  When the washing machine 100 is turned on, the inquiry unit 161 determines whether the setting change instruction information created while the washing machine 100 is turned off is stored via the wireless communication module 110. Queries the server 200. At this time, if the setting change instruction information is stored, the server 200 transmits the setting change instruction information to the wireless communication module 110 as a response to the inquiry from the inquiry unit 161.

  The setting change unit 162 transmits the setting change instruction information to the wireless communication module 110 as a response to the inquiry from the inquiry unit 161. When the wireless communication module 110 receives the setting change instruction information, the setting change unit 162 Based on the change instruction information, the setting information stored in the memory 150 is changed.

  Further, when the wireless communication module 110 receives the setting change instruction information created while the washing machine 100 is turned on, the setting change unit 162 is stored in the memory 150 based on the setting change instruction information. Change the setting information.

  In addition, when the wireless communication module 110 receives the setting change instruction information created while the washing machine 100 is turned on, the setting change unit 162 may Based on the setting change instruction information, the setting information stored in the memory 150 is changed.

  In addition, when the wireless communication module 110 receives the setting change instruction information created while the washing machine 100 is turned on, the setting changing unit 162 is in standby for driving reservation for processing the laundry. Changes the setting information stored in the memory 150 based on the setting change instruction information.

  The server 200 can receive and store setting change instruction information from the mobile communication portable terminal 300. Although not shown, a modem and a broadband router are installed between the server 200 and the wireless access point 400. The user performs a pairing operation between the server 200 and the washing machine 100 in a state where the unique identifier (hereinafter referred to as “user ID”) acquired in advance is registered in the server 200. Then, the user ID, the global IP (Internet Protocol) address of the broadband router, the private IP address of the washing machine 100, and the MAC address of the wireless communication module 110 are associated with each other and stored in the server 200. Thereby, the server 200 can transmit / receive information to / from the wireless communication module 110 of the washing machine 100 based on the user ID.

  The mobile communication portable terminal 300 generates the setting change instruction information while the power of the washing machine 100 is turned off and transmits the setting change instruction information to the server 200, or creates the setting change instruction information while the power of the washing machine 100 is turned on and generates the server. 200. More specifically, the mobile communication portable terminal 300 is, for example, a smart phone (smartphone), and performs wireless communication with the server 200. The mobile communication portable terminal 300 is connected to the server 200 via a portable communication network. Thereby, the mobile communication portable terminal 300 can transmit the setting change instruction information for transmission to the washing machine 100 to the server 200 regardless of whether the power of the washing machine 100 is turned on or off.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the operation display unit 120 when the washing machine 100 is powered off. FIG. 3 is an external view of the operation display unit 120 in the normal mode when the washing machine 100 is turned on.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the operation display unit 120 includes a power-on key 171, a power-off key 172, a start / pause key 173, an unlock key 174, a first operation mode key 175, a second operation mode key 176, A third operation mode key 177, a refresh mode key 178, a washing key 179, a rinse key 180, a dehydration key 181, a drying key 182, a bath water key 183, a reservation key 184, a voice key 185, and the like are provided. For example, when the power-on key 171 is pressed, the washing machine 100 is turned on, and the peripheral portion of the start / pause key 173, the second operation mode key 176, and the like are lit as shown in FIG. Although not shown, when the reservation key 184 is pressed in order to reserve a washing operation or the like, the clock figure on the upper side of the reservation key 184 is turned on. As described above, when the reservation key 184 is pressed to reserve an operation for processing the laundry, the power of the washing machine 100 is largely turned off, but a part of the power is kept on.

  The operation display unit 120 is also provided with a display unit 186 that displays, for example, the reservation time and remaining time of the washing process.

  Hereinafter, the change of the setting information of the washing machine 100 when the power of the washing machine 100 is turned off will be described mainly using FIG.

  For example, when the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 is set to “OFF” using the mobile communication portable terminal 300 in a state where the power of the washing machine 100 is turned off, first, the user carries the mobile phone to the server 200. The mobile communication portable terminal 300 is connected via the telephone communication network, and the server 200 is logged in with the user ID. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the display unit 301 of the mobile communication portable terminal 300 switches the operation end sound input key 302, the operation end sound turn off key 303, the rinse count 1 entry key 304, and the rinse count 1 turn off. A key 305 and a transmission key 306 are displayed. Note that the operation end sound key 302, the operation end sound cut key 303, the rinse count once enter key 304, the rinse count once cut key 305, and the transmission key 306 are soft keys, respectively.

  Next, in order to set the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 to “OFF”, the user presses the operation end sound OFF key 303 and the transmission key 306 in this order. Thereby, the mobile communication portable terminal 300 transmits setting change instruction information for setting the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 to “OFF” to the server 200 as shown in FIG.

  Next, the server 200 transmits setting change instruction information for setting the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 to “OFF” to the wireless communication module 110 of the washing machine 100 corresponding to the user ID, and sets it in advance. It waits for a response from the washing machine 100 until the set time has elapsed. The setting change instruction information is an example of instruction information related to a change in the volume of the notification sound.

  Next, since there is no response from the washing machine 100 even after the preset time has elapsed, the server 200 determines that a timeout has occurred and accumulates data. That is, the server 200 stores setting change instruction information for setting the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 to “OFF”.

  Next, the server 200 notifies the mobile communication portable terminal 300 that the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 could not be set to “OFF”. Thereby, the display part 301 of the mobile communication portable terminal 300 displays that the driving end sound of the washing machine 100 could not be set to “OFF” as shown in FIG. Note that the notification from the server 200 to the mobile communication portable terminal 300 may be a push notification or may not be a push notification.

  Thereafter, when the washing machine 100 is turned on, the washing machine 100 makes a data inquiry to the server 200. More specifically, the inquiry unit 161 of the washing machine 100 inquires of the server 200 via the wireless communication module 110 whether the setting change instruction information created while the washing machine 100 is turned off is stored. .

  Next, the server 200 performs data confirmation in response to an inquiry from the washing machine 100. At this time, since the server 200 stores the setting change instruction information created while the washing machine 100 is turned off, the server 200 retransmits the setting change instruction information to the washing machine 100. That is, the server 200 transmits the setting change instruction information to the wireless communication module 110 of the washing machine 100 as an answer to the inquiry from the inquiry unit 161. Note that, when the data is checked, the server 200 transmits a reply that the setting change instruction information is not saved to the wireless communication module 110 of the washing machine 100 if the setting change instruction information is not saved.

  Next, the wireless communication module 110 of the washing machine 100 receives setting change instruction information from the server 200. At this time, the setting change unit 162 of the washing machine 100 changes the setting information stored in the memory 150 based on the setting change instruction information from the server 200. That is, the setting information stored in the memory 150 is rewritten so that the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 is set to “OFF”.

  Next, the washing machine 100 confirms and notifies the server 200 that the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 can be set to “OFF”.

  Next, the server 200 deletes the stored data in response to a confirmation notification from the washing machine 100. That is, the server 200 deletes the stored setting change instruction information.

  Finally, the server 200 notifies the mobile communication portable terminal 300 that the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 has been turned off. Thereby, the display unit 301 of the mobile communication portable terminal 300 displays that the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 can be turned off as shown in FIG. Note that the notification from the server 200 to the mobile communication portable terminal 300 may be a push notification or may not be a push notification.

  As described above, even when the washing machine 100 is turned off, if the setting change instruction information is generated, transmitted to the server 200 and stored, the washing machine 100 is turned on after that. The setting change instruction information can be obtained from the server 200. Therefore, since the washing machine 100 can change the setting information stored in the memory 150 based on the setting change instruction information created while the power is off, the washing machine 100 is easy to use.

  Further, since the setting change instruction information is instruction information related to the volume of the driving end sound of the washing machine 100, the setting information related to the volume of the driving end sound among the setting information stored in the memory 150 can be changed reliably. it can.

  In FIG. 4, setting change instruction information for setting the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 to “OFF” is transmitted to the server 200, but by pressing the operation end sound input key 302, the washing machine 100 is set. The setting change instruction information for setting the operation end sound of “ON” to “ON” can also be transmitted to the server 200.

  Also, setting change instruction information for setting the number of times of rinsing once to “enter” or “cut” is transmitted to the server 200 by pressing the above-mentioned number of times of rinsing key 304 or the once-rinsing number of times cut key 305. You can also. Here, setting the number of times of rinsing to “ON” means setting the number of times of rinsing to be one. On the other hand, setting the number of times of rinsing to “cut” means setting the number of times of rinsing to be a predetermined number of times. The setting change instruction information is an example of instruction information relating to the change in the number of times of rinsing.

  Further, since the setting change instruction information is instruction information related to the change of the number of times of rinsing, the setting information related to the number of times of rinsing among the setting information stored in the storage unit 150 can be changed with certainty.

  Moreover, setting change instruction information can be transmitted to the server 200 from various places by using the mobile communication terminal.

  Hereinafter, the change of the setting information of the washing machine 100 when the power of the washing machine 100 is turned on will be described mainly using FIG.

  For example, when the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 is set to “OFF” using the mobile communication portable terminal 300 in a state where the power of the washing machine 100 is turned on, first, the user carries the mobile phone to the server 200. The mobile communication portable terminal 300 is connected via the telephone communication network, and the server 200 is logged in with the user ID. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the display unit 301 of the mobile communication portable terminal 300 switches the operation end sound input key 302, the operation end sound turn off key 303, the rinse count 1 entry key 304, and the rinse count 1 turn off. A key 305 and a transmission key 306 are displayed.

  Next, in order to set the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 to “OFF”, the user presses the operation end sound OFF key 303 and the transmission key 306 in this order. Thereby, the mobile communication portable terminal 300 transmits the setting change instruction information for setting the driving end sound of the washing machine 100 to “OFF” to the server 200 as shown in FIG.

  Next, the server 200 transmits setting change instruction information for setting the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 to “OFF” to the wireless communication module 110 of the washing machine 100 corresponding to the user ID, and sets it in advance. It waits for a response from the washing machine 100 until the set time has elapsed.

  Next, the wireless communication module 110 of the washing machine 100 receives setting change instruction information from the server 200. At this time, the setting change unit 162 changes the setting information stored in the memory 150 based on the setting change instruction information. That is, the setting information stored in the memory 150 is rewritten so that the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 is “off”.

  Next, the washing machine 100 confirms and notifies the server 200 that the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 can be set to “OFF”.

  Finally, the server 200 notifies the mobile communication portable terminal 300 that the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 can be set to “OFF”. Thereby, the display unit 301 of the mobile communication portable terminal 300 displays that the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 can be set to “OFF” as shown in FIG. Note that the notification from the server 200 to the mobile communication portable terminal 300 may be a push notification or may not be a push notification.

  As described above, if the setting change instruction information is generated and transmitted to the server 200 not only when the washing machine 100 is turned off but also when the washing machine 100 is turned on, the washing machine 100 changes the setting. Instruction information can be obtained from the server 200. Therefore, the washing machine 100 can change the setting information stored in the memory 150 based on the setting change instruction information created while the power is on, so that the usability is further improved.

  In addition, when the wireless communication module 110 receives the setting change instruction information created while the washing machine 100 is turned on, the setting change unit 162 may Based on the setting change instruction information, the setting information stored in the memory 150 is changed. Therefore, the setting information can be changed quickly because the setting information need not be changed after the operation is stopped.

  For example, when driving for processing the laundry is performed at midnight, if the user is concerned about the driving end sound, the user sets the driving end sound from the bedroom to “OFF” using the mobile communication portable terminal 300. Thus, it is possible to prevent the operation end sound from sounding.

  In addition, when the wireless communication module 110 receives the setting change instruction information created while the washing machine 100 is turned on, the setting changing unit 162 is in standby for driving reservation for processing the laundry. Changes the setting information stored in the memory 150 based on the setting change instruction information. Therefore, it is not necessary to change the setting information after canceling the reservation, so that the setting information can be changed quickly.

  In FIG. 8, setting change instruction information for setting the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 to “OFF” is transmitted to the server 200, but by pressing the operation end sound input key 302, the washing machine 100 is set. It is also possible to transmit to the server 200 setting change instruction information for setting the operation end sound of “ON” to “ON”.

  Also, setting change instruction information for setting the number of times of rinsing once to “enter” or “cut” is transmitted to the server 200 by pressing the above-mentioned number of times of rinsing key 304 or the once-rinsing number of times cut key 305. You can also.

  By the way, the setting information stored in the memory 150 can be changed by operating the operation display unit 120. For example, when changing the setting information of the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 by operating the operation display unit 120, first, when the power is turned on, the power-on key 171 and the lock release key 174 are double-pressed. . Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the operation display unit 120 starts up in the special setting mode, the washing machine 100 is turned on, the periphery of the start / pause key 173, the first operation mode key 175, and the second operation mode key. 176, the third operation mode key 177, the refresh mode key 178, etc. are lit.

  When the third operation mode key 177 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 10, only the peripheral portion of the start / pause key 173 and the third operation mode key 177 are lit, and the display unit 186 displays “0”. . As described above, when the display unit 186 displays “0”, when the start pause key 173 is pressed, the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 is set to “ON”.

  When the third operation mode key 177 is pressed while the display unit 186 displays “0”, the display unit 186 displays “1” as shown in FIG. As described above, when the display unit 186 displays “1”, when the start pause key 173 is pressed, the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 is set to “OFF”.

  When the third operation mode key 177 is pressed while the display unit 186 displays “1”, the display unit 186 displays “0” as shown in FIG.

  As described above, by operating the operation display unit 120, the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 can be set to “ON” or “OFF”. However, since this operation is difficult to remember, a setting error is likely to occur. .

  Further, since it is difficult to understand what “0” and “1” indicate on the display unit 186, a setting error is more likely to occur.

  Further, if the setting of the washing machine 100 is to be changed while the washing machine 100 is turned on, it is necessary to press the power-off key 172 to turn off the washing machine 100, which is troublesome.

  In addition, when the operation display unit 120 is operated and the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 is set to “ON”, the notification sound “Beep” sounds, and the operation display unit 120 is operated to end the operation of the washing machine 100. When the sound is set to “cut”, a notification sound “beep” sounds. For this reason, it is difficult to determine whether the driving end sound is set to “ON” or “OFF” due to the difference in the notification sound as described above.

  Moreover, since it is necessary to go to the place where the washing machine 100 is installed in order to change the setting of the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 by operating the operation display unit 120, it is troublesome.

  On the other hand, the setting of the driving end sound of the washing machine 100 by the operation of the mobile communication portable terminal 300 is performed by selecting one of the driving end sound entering key 302 and the driving end sound cut-off key 303. Very easy to understand. Therefore, the frequency of setting errors can be reduced.

  In addition, the setting of the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 by the operation of the mobile communication portable terminal 300 can be performed regardless of whether the washing machine 100 is turned on or off.

  When the setting of the driving end sound of the washing machine 100 by the operation of the mobile communication portable terminal 300 is completed, the display unit 301 of the mobile communication portable terminal 300 displays how the driving end sound of the washing machine 100 is set. Display in characters. Therefore, it is easy to determine whether the operation end sound is set to “ON” or “OFF”.

  The setting of the operation end sound of the washing machine 100 by operating the mobile communication portable terminal 300 does not have to go to the place where the washing machine 100 is installed.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the mobile communication portable terminal 300 is used to perform the operation end sound setting and the rinse count setting of the washing machine 100 has been described. However, the mobile communication portable terminal 300 is used to Water volume setting, dewatering setting, drying setting, eco setting, child lock setting, time setting, network setting, speech setting, etc. may also be performed.

  In the first embodiment, the washing machine 100 has a function of drying laundry, but may not have a function of drying laundry, and may be a drum-type washing machine or a so-called vertical washing machine. There may be.

  In the first embodiment, the setting information related to the operation for processing the laundry is stored in the memory 150, which is a nonvolatile semiconductor memory. However, for example, the setting information may be stored in a hard disk drive as an example of a storage unit. Good. Or you may memorize | store the setting information regarding the driving | operation for processing a laundry in a volatile semiconductor memory (For example, DRAM (Dynamic Random Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) etc.) as an example of a memory | storage part. That is, instead of the memory 150, a hard disk drive or a volatile semiconductor memory may be used.

  In the first embodiment, the inquiry unit 161 and the setting change unit 162 are each configured by software, but at least one may be configured by hardware.

  In the first embodiment, when the setting information stored in the memory 150 is changed, the mobile communication portable terminal 300 is connected to the server 200 via the mobile phone communication network, but the wireless access point 400 is connected to the server 200. The mobile communication portable terminal 300 may be connected via the terminal.

  In the first embodiment, the wireless access point 400 is installed indoors, but may be installed outdoors.

  In the first embodiment, the mobile communication portable terminal 300 transmits the setting change instruction information to the server 200 via the portable communication network. However, the setting change instruction information is transmitted to the server 200 via the wireless access point 400. May be sent.

  In the first embodiment, the washing machine 100 can set the driving end sound to “ON” or “OFF”. However, when the driving end sound is set to “ON”, the volume of the driving end sound is set to “high”. ”,“ Medium ”, and“ small ”may be adjusted. In this case, the mobile communication portable terminal 300 may be able to transmit to the server 200 setting change instruction information for setting the volume of the driving end sound to “high”, “medium”, or “small”. .

  Further, the washing machine 100 may be configured such that the volume of the key reception buzzer sound, the driving start sound, and the like can be adjusted to one of “large”, “medium”, and “small”. In this case, the mobile communication portable terminal 300 transmits to the server 200 setting change instruction information for setting the volume of the key reception buzzer sound, the driving start sound, etc. to “high”, “medium”, or “small”. You may be able to do it.

[Second Embodiment]
The washing machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention differs from the first embodiment only in that a wired communication module as an example of a communication unit is provided instead of the wireless communication module 110.

[Third Embodiment]
The washing system according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a mobile communication portable terminal that is a tablet terminal instead of the mobile communication portable terminal 300 that is a smart fan. This mobile communication portable terminal can be connected to at least one of the portable communication network and the wireless access point 400.

[Fourth Embodiment]
The laundry system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention uses a desktop personal computer that can be connected to the server 200 as an example of a terminal instead of using the mobile communication portable terminal 300 as an example of a terminal.

Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described, the present invention is not limited to the first to fourth embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.
For example, what combined 1st-4th embodiment suitably is good also as one Embodiment of this invention.

  That is, the present invention and the embodiment are summarized as follows.

The washing machine 100 of this invention
A communication unit 110;
An operation unit 120;
A notification unit 130;
A laundry processing unit 140 for processing laundry;
A storage unit 150 for storing setting information relating to driving for processing the laundry;
A control device 160 for controlling the laundry processing unit 140 and the notification unit 130 based on the instruction from the operation unit 120 and the setting information stored in the storage unit 150;
The control device 160 is
When the power is turned on, an inquiry unit 161 that inquires of the server 200 via the communication unit 110 whether or not the setting change instruction information created while the power is turned off is stored;
When the server 200 transmits the setting change instruction information to the communication unit 110 as an answer to the inquiry of the inquiry unit 161, and the communication unit 110 receives the setting change instruction information, the server 200 is based on the setting change instruction information. And a setting change unit 162 that changes the setting information stored in the storage unit 150.

  According to the above configuration, when the power supply is turned on, the inquiry unit 161 notifies the server 200 via the communication unit 110 whether or not the setting change instruction information created while the power supply is turned off is stored. Inquire. Then, when the server 200 transmits the setting change instruction information to the communication unit 110 as an answer to the inquiry from the inquiry unit 161 and the communication unit 110 receives the setting change instruction information, the setting change unit 162 receives the setting change instruction information. Based on the change instruction information, the setting information stored in the storage unit 150 is changed. Therefore, even when the power is turned off, the setting information stored in the storage unit 150 can be changed, so that good usability can be obtained.

In the washing machine 100 of one embodiment,
The setting change unit 162 stores the setting information stored in the storage unit 150 based on the setting change instruction information when the communication unit 110 receives the setting change instruction information generated while the power is turned on. To change.

  According to the embodiment, the setting change unit 162 is stored in the storage unit 150 based on the setting change instruction information when the communication unit 110 receives setting change instruction information created while the power is on. Change the setting information. Therefore, since the setting information stored in the storage unit 150 can be changed even while the power is on, the usability can be improved.

In the washing machine 100 of one embodiment,
When the communication unit 110 receives the setting change instruction information created while the power is on, the setting information stored in the storage unit 150 is changed during the operation for processing the laundry, or This is performed during a reservation for driving for processing the laundry.

  According to the embodiment, when the setting information stored in the storage unit 150 is changed during the operation for processing the laundry, the setting information is changed without stopping the operation. be able to. Therefore, the setting information stored in the storage unit 150 can be quickly changed.

  In addition, when the setting information stored in the storage unit 150 is changed while waiting for reservation for driving for processing laundry, the setting information can be changed without canceling the reservation. it can. Therefore, the setting information stored in the storage unit 150 can be quickly changed.

In the washing machine 100 of one embodiment,
The setting change instruction information is instruction information related to a change in the volume of the notification sound.

  According to the above embodiment, since the setting change instruction information is instruction information related to the change in the volume of the notification sound, the setting information related to the volume of the notification sound among the setting information stored in the storage unit 150 is surely changed. be able to.

In the washing machine 100 of one embodiment,
The setting change instruction information is instruction information relating to a change in the number of times of rinsing.

  According to the embodiment, since the setting change instruction information is instruction information related to the change in the number of times of rinsing, the setting information related to the number of times of rinsing among the setting information stored in the storage unit 150 can be changed reliably. it can.

The laundry system 1 of the present invention includes:
The washing machine 100 of this invention or one embodiment;
A server 200 communicating with the washing machine 100;
A terminal that communicates with the server 200;
The server 200 can store setting change instruction information created while the washing machine 100 is turned off, and saves setting change instruction information created while the washing machine 100 is turned off. When the inquiry from the inquiry unit of the washing machine 100 is received, the setting change instruction information is transmitted to the communication unit 110 of the washing machine 100 as an answer to the inquiry from the inquiry unit 161. .

  According to the embodiment, when the server 200 stores the setting change instruction information created while the washing machine 100 is turned off, the server 200 receives an inquiry from the inquiry unit of the washing machine 100 and receives the inquiry unit 161. The setting change instruction information is transmitted to the communication unit 110 of the washing machine 100 as an answer to the inquiry. Thereby, the setting change unit 162 of the washing machine 100 can use the setting change instruction information created while the washing machine 100 is turned off.

In the laundry system 1 of one embodiment,
The terminal 300 is a mobile communication terminal 300.

  According to the embodiment, since the terminal 300 is the mobile communication terminal 300, it can communicate with the server 200 at various places.

  Moreover, you may utilize this invention for heating cookers, such as a microwave oven, or an air cleaner, for example.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Washing system 100 Washing machine 110 Wireless communication module 120 Operation display part 130 Speaker 140 Washing and drying part 150 Memory 160 Control apparatus 161 Inquiry part 162 Setting change part 186,301 Display part 200 Server 300 Mobile communication portable terminal 400 Wireless access point

Claims (5)

A communication department;
An operation unit;
A notification unit;
A laundry processing unit for processing laundry;
A storage unit that stores setting information related to driving for processing the laundry;
A control device that controls the laundry processing unit and the notification unit based on an instruction from the operation unit and the setting information stored in the storage unit,
The control device
When the power is turned on, an inquiry unit that inquires of the server via the communication unit whether or not the setting change instruction information created while the power is turned off is stored;
When the server transmits the setting change instruction information to the communication unit as an answer to the inquiry from the inquiry unit, and the communication unit receives the setting change instruction information, the storage is performed based on the setting change instruction information. A washing machine comprising: a setting changing unit that changes the setting information stored in the unit. The washing machine according to claim 1,
The setting change unit changes the setting information stored in the storage unit based on the setting change instruction information when the communication unit receives setting change instruction information created while the power is on. A washing machine characterized by that. The washing machine according to claim 2,
When the communication unit receives the setting change instruction information created while the power is on, the setting information stored in the storage unit is changed during the operation for processing the laundry, or A washing machine, which is performed while waiting for reservation for driving for processing laundry. In the washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the setting change instruction information is instruction information relating to a change in volume of the notification sound. A washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A server communicating with the washing machine;
A terminal that communicates with the server,
The server is capable of storing the setting change instruction information created while the washing machine is turned off, and stores the setting change instruction information created while the washing machine is turned off. Upon receiving an inquiry from the inquiry unit of the washing machine, the setting change instruction information is transmitted to the communication unit of the washing machine as an answer to the inquiry from the inquiry unit.

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