CN112869675B - Control method and control device for dish washing machine, storage medium and processor - Google Patents

Control method and control device for dish washing machine, storage medium and processor Download PDF

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CN112869675B
CN112869675B CN202110032073.9A CN202110032073A CN112869675B CN 112869675 B CN112869675 B CN 112869675B CN 202110032073 A CN202110032073 A CN 202110032073A CN 112869675 B CN112869675 B CN 112869675B
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Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a control method, a control device, a storage medium and a processor for a dish-washing machine, and belongs to the field of household appliances. The control method for the dishwasher includes: determining that the dishwasher is in a standby or maintenance state; acquiring an image obtained by shooting the outside of the dish washer by an image acquisition device; determining that an infant is near the dishwasher according to the image; the input device of the dishwasher is switched from a functional mode to an entertainment mode. The method of the invention can solve the problem that the dishwasher has lower protection degree for infants.

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Control method and control device for dish washing machine, storage medium and processor
Technical Field
The invention relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a control method, a control device, a storage medium and a processor for a dish washing machine.
Background
As the living standard is improved, the use of the dish washing machine is increased. The intelligent application is more and more extensive, and correspondingly, the requirement of users on the dish washing machine is higher and higher. The integrated dishwasher is installed in a kitchen, which is convenient for users to use, and generally, the washing quality of the dishwasher is most concerned. However, the infant or young child may also enter the kitchen and contact the dishwasher, which may cause safety accidents to the infant or young child while affecting the operation of the dishwasher. Therefore, the conventional dishwasher has a problem in that the degree of protection against infants is low.
Disclosure of Invention
An object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a control method, a control device, a storage medium, a processor, a dishwasher and a computer program product for a dishwasher, so as to solve the problem that the existing control method for a dishwasher has a low degree of protection for infants.
In order to achieve the above object, a first aspect of the present invention provides a control method for a dishwasher, the dishwasher including an image pickup device, the control method comprising:
determining that the dishwasher is in a standby or maintenance state;
acquiring an image obtained by shooting the outside of the dish washer by an image acquisition device;
determining that an infant is near the dishwasher according to the image;
the input device of the dishwasher is switched from a functional mode to an entertainment mode.
In an embodiment of the invention, in the entertainment mode, the normal functionality of the input device is disabled.
In an embodiment of the invention, in the entertainment mode, operation of the input device triggers an entertainment function.
In an embodiment of the invention, the entertainment function comprises at least one of: light appears, light changes appear, sound is produced, and audio is played.
In the embodiment of the present invention, the control method further includes: determining from the image that the infant leaves the dishwasher; the input device is switched back to the functional mode.
In the embodiment of the present invention, the control method further includes: determining that the dishwasher is in a working state; determining that an infant is near the dishwasher according to the image; disable the functionality of the input device and issue a reminder.
In embodiments of the invention, the alert comprises an audible alert and/or a light alert.
In the embodiment of the present invention, the control method further includes: determining from the image that the infant leaves the dishwasher; the function of the input device is restored.
A second aspect of the present invention provides a processor configured to perform the above-described control method for a dishwasher.
A third aspect of the present invention provides a control device for a dishwasher, comprising:
an image acquisition device configured to photograph an exterior of the dishwasher; and
a processor configured to:
determining that the dishwasher is in a standby or maintenance state;
acquiring an image obtained by shooting the outside of the dish washer by an image acquisition device;
determining that an infant is near the dishwasher according to the image;
the input device of the dishwasher is switched from a functional mode to an entertainment mode.
In an embodiment of the invention, the processor is further configured to: in the entertainment mode, the normal functionality of the input device is disabled.
In an embodiment of the invention, the processor is further configured to: in the entertainment mode, operation of the input device triggers an entertainment function.
In an embodiment of the invention, the entertainment function comprises at least one of: light appears, light changes appear, sound is produced, and audio is played.
In an embodiment of the invention, the processor is further configured to: determining from the image that the infant leaves the dishwasher; the input device is switched back to the functional mode.
In an embodiment of the invention, the processor is further configured to: determining that the dishwasher is in a working state; determining that an infant is near the dishwasher according to the image; disable the functionality of the input device and issue a reminder.
In embodiments of the invention, the alert comprises an audible alert and/or a light alert.
In an embodiment of the invention, the processor is further configured to: determining from the image that the infant leaves the dishwasher; the function of the input device is restored.
A fourth aspect of the present invention provides a dishwasher, comprising: the cleaning device comprises a body, a cleaning cavity and a cleaning device, wherein the cleaning cavity is defined in the body; and a control device for a dishwasher according to any one of the above.
A fifth aspect of the present invention provides a machine-readable storage medium having stored thereon instructions for causing a machine to execute a control method for a dishwasher according to any one of the above.
A sixth aspect of the invention provides a computer program product comprising a computer program which, when executed by a processor, implements a control method for a dishwasher in accordance with any one of the preceding.
According to the control method for the dish washing machine, the input device of the dish washing machine is switched from the function mode to the entertainment mode by determining that the dish washing machine is in the standby or maintenance state, acquiring the image obtained by shooting the outside of the dish washing machine by the image acquisition device and determining that an infant is near the dish washing machine according to the image. According to the method, the image acquisition equipment is adopted to detect the existence of the infants near the dish washing machine, the problem that the protection degree of the dish washing machine on the infants is low is solved, the safety of the infants in the process of contacting the dish washing machine is guaranteed, the function of an entertainment mode is added, and the user experience degree is improved.
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FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a flow chart of a control method for a dishwasher in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 schematically illustrates a flow chart of a control method for a dishwasher in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 schematically illustrates a flow chart of a control method for a dishwasher in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;
fig. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the construction of a control apparatus for a dishwasher in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
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The following detailed description of embodiments of the invention refers to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration and explanation only, not limitation.
Fig. 1 schematically shows a flow chart of a control method for a dishwasher in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1, there is provided a control method for a dishwasher, the dishwasher including an image capturing device, which is exemplified by applying the method to a processor, the method may include the steps of:
step S110, it is determined that the dishwasher is in a standby or maintenance state.
It is understood that the dishwasher can be classified into three states of standby, maintenance and operation.
Specifically, the processor may acquire the state information of the dishwasher while the dishwasher is in a standby or maintenance state, thereby determining that the state of the dishwasher at this time is the standby or maintenance state.
And step S120, acquiring an image obtained by shooting the outside of the dishwasher by the image acquisition device.
It is understood that the image capturing device, for example a camera, may have a shooting range of, for example, a preset distance from the dishwasher, for example, a range of 1 meter from the dishwasher.
Specifically, the image acquisition device (e.g., a camera) can shoot the outside of the dishwasher (e.g., within 1 meter of the dishwasher) in real time to obtain an image, and the processor can acquire the image acquired by the image acquisition device in real time.
Step S130, determining that an infant is near the dishwasher according to the image.
In particular, the processor may employ image analysis techniques to image analyze images captured by the image capture device to determine that an infant is present near the dishwasher (e.g., within 1 meter of the dishwasher).
Step S140, the input device of the dishwasher is switched from the functional mode to the entertainment mode.
It will be appreciated that the input device of the dishwasher may be a key panel or may be a touch screen. The functional mode is a normal mode of the dishwasher, such as a washing function of the dishwasher, etc. The entertainment mode is a dishwasher unconventional mode, such as playing music, etc.
Specifically, the processor switches the input device of the dishwasher from a functional mode to an entertainment mode, such as switching the original wash function key to a play music function key, upon determining that an infant is present in the vicinity of the dishwasher.
According to the control method for the dish washing machine, the input device of the dish washing machine is switched from the function mode to the entertainment mode by determining that the dish washing machine is in the standby or maintenance state, acquiring the image obtained by shooting the outside of the dish washing machine by the image acquisition device and determining that an infant is near the dish washing machine according to the image. According to the method, the image acquisition equipment is adopted to detect the existence of the infants near the dish washing machine, the problem that the protection degree of the dish washing machine on the infants is low is solved, the safety of the infants in the process of contacting the dish washing machine is guaranteed, the function of an entertainment mode is added, and the user experience degree is improved.
In one embodiment, in the entertainment mode, normal functionality of the input device is disabled.
In particular, in the entertainment mode, all normal functions of the input device of the dishwasher are disabled. That is, even if the infant accidentally clicks a conventional function button of the dishwasher or touches a conventional function option on the touch screen while playing, the conventional function (e.g., a common function of the dishwasher, such as a washing function, a drying function, etc.) triggered at this time is prohibited from being used, i.e., the trigger mechanism of the conventional function is blocked, so as to prevent the infant from damaging the dishwasher or negatively affecting the operation of the dishwasher.
In the embodiment, the influence degree of the infant on the dishwasher can be reduced, the service life of the dishwasher is prolonged, and the safety is improved by forbidding the conventional function of the input device in the entertainment mode.
In one embodiment, in the entertainment mode, operation of the input device triggers an entertainment function.
In particular, in the entertainment mode, the normal function of the input device of the dishwasher is disabled and the operation of the input device triggers the entertainment function, i.e. when it is detected that the infant triggers the input device of the dishwasher, i.e. the infant clicks the key panel of the dishwasher or touches the touch screen, the operation of the triggering input device causes the normal function to be disabled (i.e. the normal function to be disabled), thereby triggering the entertainment function of the dishwasher, e.g. playing music.
In this embodiment, the user experience can be increased by triggering the entertainment function in the entertainment mode.
In one embodiment, the entertainment function includes at least one of: light appears, light changes appear, sound is produced, and audio is played.
In one example, the entertainment function includes the presence of lights. Specifically, when the dishwasher is in a standby state or a maintenance state, the processor acquires an image obtained by shooting the outside of the dishwasher by the image acquisition device, and determines that an infant exists near the dishwasher (for example, within a range of 1 meter) according to the image, the function mode of the input device of the dishwasher is switched to an entertainment mode, and in the entertainment mode, if the processor receives the operation of the input device of the dishwasher, the operation results in the disabling of the conventional function of the dishwasher, and the entertainment function of the dishwasher is triggered, namely, light appears.
In one example, the entertainment function includes the presence of a light change. Specifically, when the dish washer is in a standby state or a maintenance state, the processor acquires an image obtained by shooting the outside of the dish washer by the image acquisition device, when it is determined that an infant exists near the dish washer (for example, within a range of 1 meter from the image), the function mode of the input device of the dish washer is switched to an entertainment mode, under the entertainment mode, if the processor receives the operation of the input device of the dish washer, the operation leads to the disabling of the conventional function of the dish washer, the entertainment function of the dish washer is triggered, namely, the light change occurs, the condition can be suitable for users with different light color requirements, light environments with different colors can be created for the infant, and the light color can be selected by the operation of triggering the input device by the infant.
In one example, the entertainment function includes sounding or playing audio. Specifically, when the dishwasher is in a standby state or a maintenance state, the processor acquires an image obtained by shooting the outside of the dishwasher by the image acquisition device, and when it is determined that an infant exists near the dishwasher (within a distance of 1 meter, for example), the functional mode of the input device of the dishwasher is switched to an entertainment mode, and in the entertainment mode, if the processor receives an operation of the input device of the dishwasher, the operation causes the normal function of the dishwasher to be disabled, so that the entertainment function of the dishwasher is triggered. In addition, the dishwasher may be provided with a recording and playback module for recording or recording and editing the sound emitted by the infant during the entertainment mode, and storing the sound into a recording array, wherein the size of the recording array may be determined according to the actual product, and the repeated sound is not stored into the recording array, and the dishwasher may emit the sound (e.g., the recorded sound of the infant) when the infant generates an operation to trigger the input device, such as touching a function option on a touch screen. Furthermore, the audio can be music, stories or other recorded audio, the interaction and attention of the infants can be aroused by making sound or playing the audio, the music literacy of the infants can be improved, and the talent of language can be cultivated.
In this embodiment, through setting up a plurality of entertainment functions under the entertainment mode, can increase user experience degree, arouse infant's interdynamic and attention, increase the interest.
In one embodiment, further comprising: determining from the image that the infant leaves the dishwasher; the input device is switched back to the functional mode.
Specifically, the processor continues to acquire and analyze images obtained by shooting the outside of the dishwasher by the image acquisition device, and if an infant exists in the initially acquired images and the infant is not identified in the subsequently acquired images, the infant is determined to leave the dishwasher, that is, the infant is determined not to be in a preset range of the dishwasher or in a preset acquisition range of the image acquisition device, and at the moment, the processor switches the input device from the entertainment mode back to the function mode and returns to the standby or maintenance state, so that normal use of the function mode of the input device is recovered.
In the embodiment, when the infant is determined to leave the dishwasher according to the image, the infant returns to the functional mode from the entertainment mode again, and the normal use of the dishwasher is not influenced while the infant is protected.
In one embodiment, further comprising: determining that the dishwasher is in a working state; determining that an infant is near the dishwasher according to the image; disable the functionality of the input device and issue a reminder.
Specifically, when the dishwasher is in a working state, the processor can acquire the state information of the dishwasher, so that the state of the dishwasher at the moment is determined to be the working state, the processor acquires an image obtained by shooting the outside of the dishwasher by the image acquisition device, and performs image analysis on the image acquired by the image acquisition device, so that an infant is determined to exist near the dishwasher (for example, within a range of 1 meter from the dishwasher), and at the moment, the processor disables the function of the input device of the dishwasher, namely, stops working, and reminds a user that the infant exists to be close to the dishwasher until the infant leaves the area where the dishwasher is located.
In the embodiment, when the dishwasher is determined to be in the working state and an infant is detected to be near the dishwasher, the function of the input device of the dishwasher is forbidden, so that the work is suspended, and the effect that the infant affects the normal work of the dishwasher can be avoided while the aim of protecting the infant is fulfilled by reminding a user.
In one embodiment, the alert comprises an audible alert and/or a lighted alert.
Specifically, the manner of reminding the user by the dishwasher may include an audio reminder, such as a warning sound or a recorded audio, or a light reminder, such as a flashing light to remind the user that the infant is approaching the dishwasher, or a manner of adding the audio reminder and the light reminder to prevent the user from being unaware of the reminder.
In this embodiment, by setting up diversified reminding actions, the user experience can be enhanced.
In one embodiment, further comprising: determining from the image that the infant leaves the dishwasher; the function of the input device is restored.
Specifically, the processor continues to acquire and analyze an image obtained by shooting the outside of the dishwasher by the image acquisition device, and if an infant exists in the initially acquired image and the infant is not identified in the subsequently acquired image, the infant is determined to leave the dishwasher, that is, the infant is determined not to be in a preset range of the dishwasher or in a preset acquisition range of the image acquisition device, at this moment, the processor recovers the function of the input device, that is, the previous working mode of the dishwasher is recovered, so that the processor returns to the previous working state before the infant is detected.
In the embodiment, when the infant is determined to leave the dishwasher according to the image, the dishwasher recovers the function of the input device and returns to the normal working state again, and the normal work of the dishwasher is not influenced.
Fig. 2 schematically shows a flow chart of a control method for a dishwasher in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in fig. 2, in an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a control method for a dishwasher, the dishwasher including an image capturing device, which is exemplified by applying the method to a processor, the method may include the steps of:
step S210, it is determined that the dishwasher is in a standby or maintenance state.
And step S220, acquiring an image obtained by shooting the outside of the dishwasher by the image acquisition device.
Step S230, determining that an infant is near the dishwasher according to the image.
Step S240, the input device of the dishwasher is switched from the functional mode to the entertainment mode.
Specifically, in the entertainment mode, the normal functionality of the input device is disabled and operation of the input device triggers the entertainment functionality. Further, the entertainment function may include one or more of the presence of light, the presence of a light change, the emission of a sound, and the playing of audio.
Step S250, determining that the infant leaves the dishwasher according to the image.
Step S260, the input device is switched back to the functional mode.
Specifically, the processor switches the input device from the entertainment mode back to the functional mode, back to the standby or maintenance state.
In this embodiment, adopt image acquisition equipment to detect that there is the infant near dish washer, solved the lower problem of dish washer about infant's degree of protection, ensured the security of infant at the in-process of contacting the dish washer, increased the function of entertainment mode, improved user experience degree.
Fig. 3 schematically shows a flow chart of a control method for a dishwasher in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in fig. 3, in an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a control method for a dishwasher, the dishwasher including an image capturing device, which is exemplified by applying the method to a processor, the method may include the steps of:
step S310, determining that the dishwasher is in an operating state.
Step S320, determining that an infant is near the dishwasher according to the image.
And step S330, disabling the function of the input equipment and sending out a prompt.
In particular, the reminder may comprise an audible reminder and/or a light reminder.
Step S340, determining that the infant leaves the dishwasher according to the image.
Step S350, restoring the function of the input device.
In particular, the processor restores the functionality of the input device to return to an operational state.
In this embodiment, adopt image acquisition equipment to detect that there is the infant near dish washer, solved the lower problem of dish washer about infant's degree of protection, ensured the security of infant at the in-process of contacting the dish washer, increased the function of entertainment mode, improved user experience degree.
Fig. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the construction of a control apparatus for a dishwasher in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in fig. 4, in an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a control device 400 for a dishwasher, including: an image acquisition device 410 and a processor 420, wherein:
an image capture device 410 configured to capture images external to the dishwasher.
A processor 420 configured to: determining that the dishwasher is in a standby or maintenance state; acquiring an image obtained by shooting the outside of the dishwasher by the image acquisition device 410; determining that an infant is near the dishwasher according to the image; the input device of the dishwasher is switched from a functional mode to an entertainment mode.
It is understood that the dishwasher can be classified into three states of standby, maintenance and operation. The image capturing device 410 may be, for example, a camera, and the shooting range of the image capturing device 410 may be, for example, a range of a preset distance from the dishwasher, for example, a range of 1 meter from the dishwasher. The input device of the dishwasher may be a key panel or a touch screen. The functional mode is a normal mode of the dishwasher, such as a washing function of the dishwasher, etc. The entertainment mode is a dishwasher unconventional mode, such as playing music, etc.
Specifically, the processor 420 may acquire the state information of the dishwasher while the dishwasher is in a standby or maintenance state, thereby determining that the state of the dishwasher at this time is the standby or maintenance state. The image capture device 410 (e.g., a camera) may capture images from outside the dishwasher (e.g., 1 meter from the dishwasher) in real time and the processor 420 may capture the images captured by the image capture device 410 in real time. Processor 420 may employ image analysis techniques to image analyze the images captured by image capture device 410 to determine that an infant is present near the dishwasher (e.g., within 1 meter of the dishwasher). The processor 420 switches the input device of the dishwasher from a functional mode to an entertainment mode, for example, switching the original wash function key to a play music function key, upon determining that an infant is present in the vicinity of the dishwasher.
According to the control device for the dish washing machine, the input device of the dish washing machine is switched from the function mode to the entertainment mode by determining that the dish washing machine is in the standby or maintenance state, acquiring the image obtained by shooting the outside of the dish washing machine by the image acquisition device and determining that the infant is near the dish washing machine according to the image. According to the method, the image acquisition equipment is adopted to detect the existence of the infants near the dish washing machine, the problem that the protection degree of the dish washing machine on the infants is low is solved, the safety of the infants in the process of contacting the dish washing machine is guaranteed, the function of an entertainment mode is added, and the user experience degree is improved.
In one embodiment, the processor 420 is further configured to: in the entertainment mode, the normal functionality of the input device is disabled.
Specifically, in the entertainment mode, all the normal functions of the input device of the dishwasher are prohibited to be used, that is, even if the infant accidentally clicks the normal function keys of the dishwasher or touches the normal function options on the touch screen while playing, the triggered normal functions are prohibited to be used, that is, the trigger mechanism of the normal functions is blocked, so that the infant is prevented from damaging the dishwasher or negatively affecting the operation of the dishwasher.
In the embodiment, the influence degree of the infant on the dishwasher can be reduced, the service life of the dishwasher is prolonged, and the safety is improved by forbidding the conventional function of the input device in the entertainment mode.
In one embodiment, the processor 420 is further configured to: in the entertainment mode, operation of the input device triggers an entertainment function.
In particular, in the entertainment mode, the normal function of the input device of the dishwasher is disabled and the operation of the input device triggers the entertainment function, i.e. when it is detected that the infant triggers the input device of the dishwasher, i.e. the infant clicks the key panel of the dishwasher or touches the touch screen, the operation of the triggering input device causes the normal function to be disabled (i.e. the normal function to be disabled), thereby triggering the entertainment function of the dishwasher, e.g. playing music.
In this embodiment, the user experience can be increased by triggering the entertainment function in the entertainment mode.
In one embodiment, the entertainment function includes at least one of: light appears, light changes appear, sound is produced, and audio is played.
In one example, the entertainment function includes the presence of lights. Specifically, when the dishwasher is in a standby state or a maintenance state, the processor 420 acquires an image obtained by shooting the outside of the dishwasher by the image acquisition device 410, and when it is determined that an infant exists near the dishwasher (for example, within a distance of 1 meter), the function mode of the input device of the dishwasher is switched to an entertainment mode.
In one example, the entertainment function includes the presence of a light change. Specifically, when the dishwasher is in a standby state or a maintenance state, the processor 420 acquires an image obtained by shooting the outside of the dishwasher by the image acquisition device 410, and determines that an infant exists near the dishwasher (for example, within a distance of 1 meter) according to the image, the function mode of the input device of the dishwasher is switched to an entertainment mode, and in the entertainment mode, if the processor 420 receives the operation of the input device of the dishwasher, the operation results in the disabling of the conventional function of the dishwasher, the entertainment function of the dishwasher is triggered, namely, the light changes, and this situation can be suitable for users with different light color requirements, light environments with different colors can be created for the infant, and the light color can be selected by the operation of the input device triggered by the infant.
In one example, the entertainment function includes sounding or playing audio. Specifically, when the dishwasher is in a standby or maintenance state, the processor 420 acquires an image captured by the image capturing device 410 to the outside of the dishwasher, and determines that an infant is present near the dishwasher (for example, within a distance of 1 meter) according to the image, the function mode of the input device of the dishwasher is switched to an entertainment mode, and in the entertainment mode, if the processor 420 receives an operation of the input device of the dishwasher, the operation causes the normal function of the dishwasher to be disabled, thereby triggering the entertainment function of the dishwasher. In addition, the dishwasher may be provided with a recording and playback module (not shown) for recording or editing the sound made by the infant during the entertainment mode and storing the recorded sound into a recording array, wherein the size of the recording array may be determined according to the actual product, and the repeated sound is not stored into the recording array, and the dishwasher may play the sound (e.g., the recorded sound of the infant) when the infant generates an operation to trigger the input device, such as touching a function option on a touch screen. Furthermore, the audio can be music, stories or other recorded audio, the interaction and attention of the infants can be aroused by making sound or playing the audio, the music literacy of the infants can be improved, and the talent of language can be cultivated.
In this embodiment, through setting up a plurality of entertainment functions under the entertainment mode, can increase user experience degree, arouse infant's interdynamic and attention, increase the interest.
In one embodiment, the processor 420 is further configured to: determining from the image that the infant leaves the dishwasher; the input device is switched back to the functional mode.
Specifically, the processor 420 continues to acquire and analyze an image obtained by the image acquisition device 410 by shooting the outside of the dishwasher, and if an infant exists in the initially acquired image and the infant is not identified in the subsequently acquired image, it is determined that the infant leaves the dishwasher, that is, it is determined that the infant is not within the preset range of the dishwasher or the preset acquisition range of the image acquisition device 410, at this time, the processor 420 switches the input device from the entertainment mode back to the function mode and returns to the standby or maintenance state, thereby recovering the normal use of the function mode of the input device.
In the embodiment, when the infant is determined to leave the dishwasher according to the image, the infant returns to the functional mode from the entertainment mode again, and the normal use of the dishwasher is not influenced while the infant is protected.
In one embodiment, the processor 420 is further configured to: determining that the dishwasher is in a working state; determining that an infant is near the dishwasher according to the image; disable the functionality of the input device and issue a reminder.
Specifically, when the dishwasher is in an operating state, the processor 420 may obtain state information of the dishwasher, so as to determine that the state of the dishwasher at this time is the operating state, the processor 420 obtains an image obtained by the image acquisition device 410 by shooting the outside of the dishwasher, and performs image analysis on the image obtained by the image acquisition device 410, so as to determine that an infant is present near the dishwasher (for example, within 1 meter from the dishwasher), at this time, the processor 420 disables a function of an input device of the dishwasher, that is, stops operating, and reminds a user that the infant is present and close to the dishwasher until the infant leaves an area where the dishwasher is located.
In the embodiment, when the dishwasher is determined to be in the working state and an infant is detected to be near the dishwasher, the function of the input device of the dishwasher is forbidden, so that the work is suspended, and the effect that the infant affects the normal work of the dishwasher can be avoided while the aim of protecting the infant is fulfilled by reminding a user.
In one embodiment, the alert comprises an audible alert and/or a lighted alert.
Specifically, the manner of reminding the user by the dishwasher may include an audio reminder, such as a warning sound or a recorded audio, or a light reminder, such as a flashing light to remind the user that the infant is approaching the dishwasher, or a manner of adding the audio reminder and the light reminder to prevent the user from being unaware of the reminder.
In this embodiment, by setting up diversified reminding actions, the user experience can be enhanced.
In one embodiment, the processor 420 is further configured to: determining from the image that the infant leaves the dishwasher; the function of the input device is restored.
Specifically, the processor 420 continues to acquire and analyze an image obtained by the image acquisition device 410 by shooting the outside of the dishwasher, and if an infant exists in the initially acquired image and the infant is not identified in the subsequently acquired image, it is determined that the infant leaves the dishwasher, that is, it is determined that the infant is not within the preset range of the dishwasher or the preset acquisition range of the image acquisition device 410, at this time, the processor 420 recovers the function of the input device, that is, the previous operating mode of the dishwasher, so as to return to the operating state before the infant is detected.
In the embodiment, when the infant is determined to leave the dishwasher according to the image, the dishwasher recovers the function of the input device and returns to the normal working state again, and the normal work of the dishwasher is not influenced.
Embodiments of the present invention provide a processor configured to perform the control method for a dishwasher described in the above embodiments.
The embodiment of the invention provides a dish washing machine, which comprises a body, wherein a cleaning cavity is defined in the body; and a control device for a dishwasher according to the above embodiments.
Embodiments of the present invention provide a machine-readable storage medium having stored thereon instructions for causing a machine to perform a control method for a dishwasher according to the above embodiments.
Embodiments of the present invention provide a computer program product comprising a computer program which, when executed by a processor, implements a control method for a dishwasher according to the above embodiments.
As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, embodiments of the present application may be provided as a method, system, or computer program product. Accordingly, the present application may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, the present application may take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, and the like) having computer-usable program code embodied therein.
The present application is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of the application. It will be understood that each flow and/or block of the flow diagrams and/or block diagrams, and combinations of flows and/or blocks in the flow diagrams and/or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions may be provided to a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, create means for implementing the functions specified in the flowchart flow or flows and/or block diagram block or blocks.
These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory produce an article of manufacture including instruction means which implement the function specified in the flowchart flow or flows and/or block diagram block or blocks.
These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable apparatus to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide steps for implementing the functions specified in the flowchart flow or flows and/or block diagram block or blocks.
In a typical configuration, a computing device includes one or more processors (CPUs), input/output interfaces, network interfaces, and memory.
The memory may include forms of volatile memory in a computer readable medium, Random Access Memory (RAM) and/or non-volatile memory, such as Read Only Memory (ROM) or flash memory (flash RAM). The memory is an example of a computer-readable medium.
Computer-readable media, including both non-transitory and non-transitory, removable and non-removable media, may implement information storage by any method or technology. The information may be computer readable instructions, data structures, modules of a program, or other data. Examples of computer storage media include, but are not limited to, phase change memory (PRAM), Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), other types of Random Access Memory (RAM), Read Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technology, compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM), Digital Versatile Discs (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other non-transmission medium that can be used to store information that can be accessed by a computing device. As defined herein, a computer readable medium does not include a transitory computer readable medium such as a modulated data signal and a carrier wave.
It should also be noted that the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising an … …" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.
The above are merely examples of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Various modifications and changes may occur to those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of the claims of the present application.

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1. A control method for a dishwasher, the dishwasher including an image pickup device, the control method comprising:
determining that the dishwasher is in a standby or maintenance state;
acquiring an image obtained by shooting the outside of the dishwasher by the image acquisition equipment;
determining from the image that an infant is in proximity to the dishwasher;
switching an input device of the dishwasher from a functional mode to an entertainment mode, wherein in the entertainment mode a normal function of the input device is disabled, operation of the input device triggering an entertainment function comprising at least one of: light appears, light changes appear, sound is produced, and audio is played.
2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized by further comprising:
determining from the image that the infant exits the dishwasher;
switching the input device back to the functional mode.
3. The control method according to claim 1, characterized by further comprising:
determining that the dishwasher is in an operating state;
determining from the image that an infant is in proximity to the dishwasher;
disabling the functionality of the input device and issuing a reminder.
4. A control method according to claim 3, wherein the alert comprises an audible alert and/or a light alert.
5. The control method according to claim 3, characterized by further comprising:
determining from the image that the infant exits the dishwasher;
restoring the functionality of the input device.
6. A processor, characterized in that the processor is configured to execute the control method for a dishwasher according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
7. A control device for a dishwasher, comprising:
an image capture device configured to photograph an exterior of the dishwasher; and
the processor of claim 6.
8. A dishwasher, comprising:
a body defining a cleaning volume therein; and
the control device for the dishwasher of claim 7.
9. A machine-readable storage medium having stored thereon instructions for causing a machine to perform the control method for a dishwasher according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
10. A computer program product comprising a computer program, characterized in that the computer program realizes the control method for a dishwasher according to any one of claims 1 to 5 when executed by a processor.
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