CN114717804A - Household appliance system - Google Patents

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CN114717804A
CN114717804A CN202210478432.8A CN202210478432A CN114717804A CN 114717804 A CN114717804 A CN 114717804A CN 202210478432 A CN202210478432 A CN 202210478432A CN 114717804 A CN114717804 A CN 114717804A
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椎桥贞人
神田博纪
元井启顺
矢岛阳介
河田良
岩濑薰
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F33/00—Control of operations performed in washing machines or washer-dryers 
    • D06F33/30—Control of washing machines characterised by the purpose or target of the control 
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
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Abstract

The invention provides a technology for outputting useful advertisements to users in a clothes processing device. The laundry treatment apparatus may further include: a processing execution part for executing clothes processing including at least one of a washing process, a rinsing process, a dewatering process and a drying process; an advertisement acquisition unit that acquires advertisement information indicating an advertisement associated with the laundry process; and an output unit that outputs the advertisement indicated by the acquired advertisement information.

Description

Household appliance system
The invention is a divisional application of the following applications, and the original application information is as follows:
application No.: 201910022524.3
Application date: year 2019, month 01, and day 10
The invention name is as follows: clothes treating device
Technical Field
The technology disclosed in the present specification relates to the following technologies: an advertisement is displayed on a clothes treatment device for performing clothes treatment including at least one of a washing process, a rinsing process, a dehydrating process and a drying process on clothes.
Background
A home appliance including a display unit for displaying information is disclosed. The home appliance displays a suggestion corresponding to the current state of the home appliance on the display unit according to the operation of the user.
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patent document 1: japanese laid-open patent publication (JP 2015-28760)
Disclosure of Invention
In order to make the user present in the vicinity of the home appliance notice the information output from the home appliance, it is preferable to output useful information to the user.
In particular, a user present around a laundry treatment apparatus that performs laundry treatment including at least one of a washing process, a rinsing process, a dehydrating process, and a drying process may perform an operation for using the laundry treatment apparatus, such as taking out or putting in laundry or putting in a laundry treatment agent.
In the present specification, a technology capable of outputting a useful advertisement to a user in a laundry treatment apparatus is provided.
The present specification discloses a technology related to a laundry treatment apparatus. The laundry treatment apparatus may further include: a processing execution part for executing clothes processing including at least one of a washing process, a rinsing process, a dewatering process and a drying process; an advertisement acquisition unit that acquires advertisement information indicating an advertisement associated with the laundry process; and an output unit that outputs the advertisement indicated by the acquired advertisement information.
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Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a cleaning system according to an embodiment.
Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a washer-dryer according to the first embodiment.
Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing the cleaning start processing of the first embodiment.
Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing the cleaning and drying process of the first embodiment.
Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing the filter-detaching display processing in the first embodiment.
Fig. 6 is a flowchart showing the display processing at the time of lighting in the first embodiment.
Fig. 7 is a flowchart showing the display processing at the time of operation of the apparatus of the first embodiment.
Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing the cleaning display processing in the first embodiment.
Fig. 9 is a flowchart showing the display processing at the time of setting in the first embodiment.
Fig. 10 is a timing database of the first embodiment.
Fig. 11 is a timing database of the first embodiment.
Fig. 12 is a timing database of the first embodiment.
Fig. 13 is an advertisement database of the first embodiment.
Fig. 14 is an advertisement database of the first embodiment.
Fig. 15 is an advertisement database of the first embodiment.
Fig. 16 is an advertisement database of the first embodiment.
Fig. 17 is an advertisement database of the first embodiment.
Fig. 18 is an advertisement database of the first embodiment.
Fig. 19 is an advertisement database of the first embodiment.
Fig. 20 is an advertisement database of the first embodiment.
Fig. 21 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a washer-dryer of the second embodiment.
Fig. 22 is a flowchart showing the cleaning and drying process of the second embodiment.
Description of the reference numerals
2: cleaning system
10: cleaning and drying machine
14: display unit
16: operation part
18: detection part
20: control unit
30: washing tub unit
32: washing barrel
34: reading unit
36: filter
38: cleaning detection part
40: communication module
100: internet network
200: advertisement server
210: washing machine
238: detergent storage part
300: portable terminal
400: clothing article
402: label (R)
500. 501, 503: timing database
502. 504, 506, 508, 510, 512, 514, 516: advertisement database
Detailed Description
A washing and drying machine 10 (hereinafter, simply referred to as "washing machine 10") according to an embodiment will be described with reference to fig. 1 to 20. The washing machine 10 is disposed in the washing system 2. The washing system 2 includes an advertisement server 200 and a mobile terminal 300 in addition to the washing machine 10.
The washing machine 10 is communicably connected with the advertisement server 200 via the internet 100. Further, the washing machine 10 is communicably connected to the mobile terminal 300 via the internet 100.
The washing machine 10 is used in a home. As shown in fig. 2, washing machine 10 includes a housing 12, a display unit 14, an operation unit 16, a detection unit 18, a control unit 20, a washing tub unit 30, and a communication module 40.
The casing 12 houses the display unit 14, the operation unit 16, the detection unit 18, the control unit 20, the washing tub unit 30, and the communication module 40. The display part 14, the operation part 16, the detection part 18, the washing tub unit 30, and the communication module 40 are communicably connected with the control part 20. The display unit 14 includes a liquid crystal panel. Display unit 14 is controlled by control unit 20 to display information related to the process executed by washing machine 10 (for example, the remaining period of the washing and drying process). As will be described in detail later, the display unit 14 also displays an advertisement.
The user can perform a plurality of operations such as a start operation and a reservation operation using the operation unit 16. The operation unit 16 includes a plurality of buttons such as a power switch 16a, a start button, and a stop button. When the user operates the button, the operation unit 16 transmits a signal conforming to the operated button to the control unit 20. In the modification, the display unit 14 and the operation unit 16 may be provided with touch panels.
The detection unit 18 includes an illuminance sensor and an acoustic sensor. The illuminance sensor detects the illuminance in the room in which the washing machine 10 is disposed. The sound sensor detects sound around the washing machine 10. For example, the detection unit 18 can detect an operation sound for the dryer.
The washing tub unit 30 includes a washing tub 32, a reading unit 34, a filter 36, and a cleaning detection unit 38. The washing tub 32 has a bottomed cylindrical shape with an opening. The washing tub 32 is inclined with respect to the vertical direction. In the modification, the washing tub 32 may be disposed in the vertical direction. The washing tub 32 is supported to be rotatable with respect to the housing 12. The washing tub 32 can perform a laundry process including a washing process, a rinsing process, a dehydrating process, and a drying process under the control of the control unit 20 in a state where laundry introduced into the casing 12 is accommodated. The washing tub 32 is rotated with respect to the housing 12 by a motor. The motor is driven according to a signal obtained from the control unit 20, and rotates the washing tub 32. In the drying process, the clothes in the washing tub 32 are dried by a fan and a compressor, which are not shown.
The reader unit 34 includes a reader capable of reading an RF tag (hereinafter, simply referred to as "tag") of an RFID (Radio Frequency identification) system. The reading unit 34 reads a tag attached to laundry placed in the washing tub 32. The laundry 400 as a washing object is provided with labels 402, respectively. The label 402 records clothes information including the type and material of the clothes 400. The reading unit 34 transmits the read laundry information to the control unit 20. The categories of the garment 400 show, for example, "shirt", "half-sleeved T-shirt", "dress", etc. The material includes cotton, chemical fiber and other materials and their proportion.
The filter 36 includes a thread end filter disposed at the washing tub 32. The filter 36 may include a filter used in the drying step. The filter 36 is configured to be detachable from the washing tub 32. Thus, the user can remove lint and dust attached to the filter 36 by detaching the filter 36 from the washing tub 32. In addition, the user can replace the filter 36. The cleaning detection unit 38 includes, for example, a contact sensor that detects attachment and detachment of the filter 36. The cleaning detection unit 38 is provided with a sensor for detecting opening and closing of the door of the washing tub 32.
The communication module 40 is provided with a communication interface for connecting the washing machine 10 to the internet 100, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) interface. The control unit 20 performs communication with the advertisement server 200 and the mobile terminal 300 on the internet 100 via the communication module 40.
The control unit 20 includes a CPU and a memory 22 such as a RAM and a ROM. The control unit 20 is connected to the respective units 14, 16, 18, 30, and 40 by not-shown wirings so as to be controllable. The control unit 20 stores a computer program for controlling the respective units 14, 16, 18, 30, and 40 of the washing machine 10 in the memory 22. The control unit 20 executes various processes including a cleaning start process, a cleaning/drying process, a filter removal time display process, a lighting time display process, a device operation time display process, a cleaning time display process, and a setting time display process, which will be described later, by using the CPU and the memory 22.
The memory 22 stores a plurality of timing databases 500, 501, 503 (see fig. 10 to 12) and a plurality of advertisement databases 502, 504, 506, 508, 510, 512, 514, 516 (fig. 13 to 20). The timing databases 500, 501, 503 are stored in advance in the memory 22, for example, by the manufacturer of the washing machine 10. The timing databases 500, 501, 503 store the timing at which the advertisement should be displayed and database identification information for identifying the advertisement databases 502, 504, 506, 508, 510, 512, 514, 516 in combination. The advertisement databases 502, 504, 506, 508, 510, 512, 514, 516 are edited by the control unit 20. Advertisement identification information for identifying advertisements to be displayed at the timings combined with the advertisement identification information in the timing databases 500, 501, and 503 is recorded in the advertisement databases 502, 504, 506, 508, 510, 512, 514, and 516.
The advertisement server 200 stores advertisement information indicating advertisements to be displayed on home appliances (for example, the washing machine 10). The advertisement server 200 stores therein advertisement information indicating advertisements that should be provided by providers of the advertisements. The advertisement server 200 is set by, for example, a manufacturer of the washing machine 10. The advertisement information is combined with the advertisement identification information.
The control unit 20 periodically acquires advertisement information from the advertisement server 200 or aperiodically acquires advertisement information from the advertisement server 200. Specifically, the control unit 20 transmits an advertisement acquisition request to the advertisement server 200 at a timing when advertisement information is to be acquired from the advertisement server 200. When receiving the advertisement acquisition request, the advertisement server 200 transmits a combination of advertisement information and advertisement identification information for identifying the advertisement information to the washing machine 10 that is the transmission source of the advertisement acquisition request. The advertisement represented by the advertisement information includes at least one of a still image and a moving image.
When the combination of advertisement information and advertisement identification information is acquired from the advertisement server 200, the control unit 20 stores the combination of advertisement information and advertisement identification information in the memory 22. The control unit 20 stores advertisement identification information in any one of the advertisement databases 502, 504, 506, 508, 510, 512, 514, and 516. Specifically, the advertisement identification information includes category information indicating which of the advertisement databases 502, 504, 506, 508, 510, 512, 514, 516 should be stored, and content information indicating advertisement content. Note that, in the advertisement databases 502, 504, 506, 508, 510, 512, 514, and 516 shown in fig. 13 to 20, the content information is expressed by a term such as "standard program", but may be expressed by a number or the like.
The control unit 20 records advertisement identification information in an advertisement database specified by the category information. The items of "content" described in the advertisement databases 502, 504, 506, 508, 510, 512, 514, and 516 shown in fig. 13 to 20 are for easy understanding of the technique of the present specification and are not described in the actual advertisement databases 502, 504, 506, 508, 510, 512, 514, and 516.
(description of washing and drying procedure)
Next, a washing and drying process performed by the washing machine 10 will be described. The control part 20 performs a plurality of washing courses and drying courses by controlling the washing tub unit 30. The plurality of cleaning processes include a standard process, a quick process, a fragrant process, a strong washing process, a gentle process, a blanket process, a deodorization process, an energy saving process, and a soaking process. In each washing process, the temperature of the washing water can be determined to be cold water and warm water. The plurality of cleaning processes are different from each other in at least one of the washing process, the rinsing process, and the dehydrating process. The multiple drying programs include a standard program, a quick program, and a hard-baking program. The user can determine one washing course and the water temperature from among the plurality of washing courses by operating the operation unit 16. Further, the user can determine whether to perform the drying process and the drying program in the case of performing the drying process by operating the operation unit 16. The operations for determining the washing program, the water temperature, the presence or absence of the drying process, and the drying program, which are executed by the user through the operation unit 16, are referred to as determination operations. In addition, the control part 20 can make the washing tub unit 30 perform only at least one of the washing process, the rinsing process, the dehydrating process, and the drying process. The user can perform an operation of determining a process to be performed by the washing tub unit 30 by operating the operation unit 16. Such an operation for determining a process is also referred to as a determination operation.
(advertisement display processing)
The control unit 20 executes an advertisement display process of displaying the advertisement information stored in the memory 22 on the display unit 14. In the advertisement display process, advertisements are displayed in accordance with the situation in which the user is present around the washing machine 10 and the situation in which the washing machine 10 is operating. In the advertisement display processing, the timing of displaying the advertisement and the content of the displayed advertisement are determined. The advertisement display processing executes various processing including the washing start processing shown in fig. 3, the washing and drying processing shown in fig. 4, the filter-removal-time display processing shown in fig. 5, the lighting-time display processing shown in fig. 6, the equipment-operation-time display processing shown in fig. 7, the cleaning-time display processing shown in fig. 8, and the setting-time display processing shown in fig. 9.
(cleaning initiation treatment)
The cleaning start process executed by the control unit 20 will be described with reference to fig. 3. The washing start process is started when the user switches the power switch 16a of the washing machine 10 from off to on. First, when power switch 16a is switched from off to on, control unit 20 supplies electric power to display unit 14, operation unit 16, detection unit 18, washing tub unit 30, and communication module 40 to start washing machine 10 in S12.
Next, at S14, the control unit 20 selects one or more advertisement information from the one or more advertisement information stored in the memory 22, and causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the selected advertisement information. Specifically, the control unit 20 specifies "DB 502" which is database identification information recorded in the timing database 500 in combination with "start-up". Note that, although step numbers are given to the timing database 500 for the purpose of explanation, they may not be given actually. The same applies to the timing databases 501 and 503. Next, the control unit 20 selects one or more advertisement identification information from the advertisement identification information recorded in the advertisement database 502 identified by the identified database identification information "DB 502". The control unit 20 selects advertisement identification information based on content information included in the advertisement identification information.
For example, as will be described later, in the washing start process, the washing course, the water temperature, the drying course, or the process determined by the user is accumulated and stored (S29). The control unit 20 identifies advertisement identification information using history information, which is information such as cleaning programs accumulated and stored. Specifically, in the case where the history information shows that the frequency of the hard wash is higher than that of the other programs in the stored wash program or the like, advertisement identification information including content information indicating "hard wash program is more" is selected. For example, when the history information indicates that the stored washing program or the like is not limited to a specific program but various washing programs, it is determined that the user is the "housewife", and advertisement identification information including the content information of the "housewife" is selected. That is, the control unit 20 selects advertisement identification information using user information (for example, a housewife, a student, an athlete, and the like) which is information related to the user of the washing machine 10. The user information may be determined from the history information by the control unit 20, or may be stored in the control unit 20 by the user using the operation unit 16 or the like. In addition, when the advertisement identification information matching the history information is not included in the advertisement database 502, the control unit 20 may select advertisement identification information including content information indicating "random".
Next, the control unit 20 acquires the advertisement information stored in the memory 22 in combination with the selected advertisement identification information from the memory 22. Next, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the acquired advertisement information. According to this configuration, the washing machine 10 can display advertisements useful for the user using the history information and the user information. In the modification, the control unit 20 may specify the advertisement information using one of the history information and the user information.
Next, in S16, control unit 20 waits until the opening of the door of tub 32 is detected by the detection result of washing detection unit 38. During execution of S16, the advertisement displayed in S14 is continuously displayed on the display unit 14.
When the door is detected to be opened (yes in S16), in S18, the controller 20 selects one piece of advertisement information from the one or more pieces of advertisement information stored in the memory 22, and causes the display unit 14 to display an advertisement indicated by the selected piece of advertisement information. If the advertisement indicated by the selected advertisement information in S14 is a moving image and the advertisement of the moving image is not completed at the timing of executing the process of S18, the advertisement of S18 is displayed after the completion of the advertisement of S14. In the modification, the display of the advertisement at S14 may be suspended and the advertisement at S18 may be displayed. The same applies to the following.
At S18, the control unit 20 identifies "DB 502" which is database identification information recorded in combination with "door opened" recorded in the timing database 500. Next, the advertisement identification information is selected in the same manner as in S14, and the advertisement information stored in the memory 22 in combination with the selected advertisement identification information is acquired from the memory 22. Next, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the acquired advertisement information.
Next, at S20, control unit 20 monitors the acquisition of the laundry information from reading unit 34. When the user opens the door of the washing tub 32 at S16, the laundry 400 to be washed is put into the washing tub 32. When a user puts laundry 400 to be washed into washing tub 32, reader 34 reads tag 402 attached to laundry 400. Thereby, the control unit 20 obtains the laundry information from the reading unit 34. At S22, control unit 20 stores the acquired laundry information in memory 22, and proceeds to S24. On the other hand, if no laundry information is acquired in S20 (no in S20), the process of S22 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S24.
In S24, control unit 20 monitors the detection of the door of tub 32 being closed, using the detection result of detection unit 38. If the door is not closed (no in S24), the flow returns to S20. If the processing from S20 to S24 is repeatedly executed, laundry information of a plurality of laundry items 400 is acquired. On the other hand, when the door is closed (yes in S24), in S25, controller 20 obtains climate information (including, for example, temperature information, weather information, and humidity information) indicating the climate (for example, temperature, weather (clear, cloudy, rainy, and the like), humidity, and the like) of the area where washing machine 10 is installed from an external server (not shown) via internet 100. Next, at S26, one piece of advertisement information is selected from the one or more pieces of advertisement information stored in the memory 22 using the clothes information stored at S22 and the climate information acquired at S25, and the advertisement indicated by the selected piece of advertisement information is displayed on the display unit 14. In addition, the timing of displaying the advertisement is the same as S18. Hereinafter, the timing of displaying the advertisement is the timing immediately after the end of the advertisement selected and displayed previously.
At S26, control unit 20 identifies "DB 504" which is database identification information recorded in combination with "acquired clothes information and climate information" recorded in timing database 500. Next, the control unit 20 selects one or more advertisement identification information from the advertisement identification information recorded in the advertisement database 504 identified by the identified database identification information "DB 504". The control unit 20 performs selection based on the content information included in the advertisement identification information. For example, when the clothing information shows that the clothing 400 made of cotton is stored in a large amount, the clothing information including the expression "material: advertisement identification information of content information of cotton ". For example, when the climate information indicates that there is a large amount of pollen, the selection includes a selection indicating "climate: and "pollen is abundant" content information. Next, the control unit 20 acquires the advertisement information stored in the memory 22 in combination with the selected advertisement identification information from the memory 22. Next, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the acquired advertisement information. With this configuration, the washing machine 10 can display an advertisement useful for the user using the laundry information (for example, material information relating to the material) and the climate information. In the modification, the control unit 20 may specify the advertisement information using one of the clothing information and the climate information.
Next, in S28, the control unit 20 monitors the execution of the determination operation by the user on the operation unit 16. If the determination operation is performed (yes in S28), in S29, the controller 20 causes the memory 22 to store the washing program, the water temperature, the drying program, or the process determined by the determination operation. The memory 22 cumulatively stores the determined washing program, water temperature, drying program, or process. With this configuration, the washing machine 10 can acquire a history of the washing program and the like determined by the user. Next, at S30, the control unit 20 selects one advertisement information from the one or more advertisement information stored in the memory 22 by using the cleaning program or the like stored at S29, and causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the selected advertisement information.
Specifically, the control unit 20 specifies the "DB 506" which is database identification information recorded in combination with the "determination operation" recorded in the timing database 500. Next, the control unit 20 selects one or more advertisement identification information based on the content information from the advertisement identification information recorded in the advertisement database 506 identified by the identified database identification information "DB 506". For example, when the cleaning program determined at S28 is a standard program, advertisement identification information including content information indicating "standard program" is selected. For example, when the washing program determined in S28 is a strong washing program, advertisement identification information including content information indicating "strong washing program" is selected. Next, the control unit 20 acquires the advertisement information stored in the memory 22 in combination with the selected advertisement identification information from the memory 22. When a plurality of advertisement identification information pieces including content information indicating "power wash program" are selected, the control unit 20 acquires advertisement information pieces for the plurality of advertisement identification information pieces. That is, the control unit 20 specifies the advertisement information using the program information indicating the washing program or the like of the laundry process decided by the user. Next, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the acquired advertisement information. When a plurality of advertisement information is acquired, a plurality of advertisements are displayed in sequence. With this configuration, the washing machine 10 can display an advertisement useful for the user using the program information.
Next, in S32, the control unit 20 monitors the operation unit 16 for use to perform a start operation or a reservation operation. The start operation includes an operation of a start button of the operation unit 16. In the reservation operation, the user operates the operation unit 16 to set the timing at which the cleaning program determined in S28 should be executed. When the start operation or the reservation operation is performed (yes in S32), the control unit 20 selects one advertisement information from the one or more advertisement information stored in the memory 22 in S34, and causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the selected advertisement information. The process of S34 is the same as the process of S30.
Next, in S36, the control part 20 causes the washing tub unit 30 to execute the weight detection process. Specifically, control unit 20 detects the weight of the laundry (i.e., laundry 400) put into washing tub 32 based on the load applied to the motor when washing tub 32 is rotated. Next, in S38, the control unit 20 selects one piece of advertisement information from the one or more pieces of advertisement information stored in the memory 22 in parallel with the weight detection processing of S36, and causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the selected piece of advertisement information. At S38, the control unit 20 identifies the DB502 that is the database identification information recorded in combination with the "weight detection processing" recorded in the timing database 500, and executes the same processing as that of S16.
Next, at S40, controller 20 determines the amount of detergent to be put into tub 32 based on the weight detected at S36 and the washing program determined at S28, and displays the determined amount of detergent on display 14. Next, at S41, the controller 20 selects one advertisement information from the one or more advertisement information stored in the memory 22 together with the display of the detergent amount at S40, and causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the selected advertisement information.
Specifically, the control unit 20 specifies "DB 508" which is database identification information recorded in combination with the "displayed detergent amount" recorded in the timing database 500. Next, the control unit 20 selects one or more advertisement identification information from the advertisement identification information recorded in the advertisement database 508 identified by the identified database identification information "DB 508". Specifically, the control unit 20 randomly selects one or more advertisement identification information regardless of the content information.
In next S42, the control unit 20 monitors the input of a laundry treatment agent such as a detergent (for example, a detergent, a softener, a bleaching agent, etc.). For example, when the user opens or closes the detergent inlet, the control unit 20 determines that the detergent has been completely introduced. Next, at S44, the control unit 20 selects one piece of advertisement information from the one or more pieces of advertisement information stored in the memory 22, displays the advertisement indicated by the selected piece of advertisement information on the display unit 14, and proceeds to S46. At S44, the control unit 20 identifies "DB 508" which is database identification information recorded in combination with the "detergent input" recorded in the timing database 500, and executes the same processing as that at S41. If the washing process is not included in the washing program or the like determined in S28, the process from S40 to S44 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S46. The control unit 20 may select the advertisement identification information using laundry treatment agent type information indicating the type of laundry treatment agent (for example, detergent, softener, etc.) to be put in. With this configuration, the washing machine 10 can display an advertisement useful for the user using the laundry treatment agent type information. The control unit 20 may acquire the manufacturer of the laundry treatment agent to be put in, the fragrance, and the like, for example, through input from the user. In this case, the advertisement identification information (for example, "softener of the same manufacturer" in the advertisement database 508) may be selected using the manufacturer of the laundry treatment agent and the laundry treatment agent-related information such as fragrance.
In S46, the control unit 20 starts the washing and drying process based on the washing program determined in S28, and ends the washing start process. In the washing start process, the user is located at the periphery of the washing machine 10. By displaying the advertisement during the washing start process, the advertisement can be displayed at a timing at which the user can easily recognize the advertisement displayed in the washing machine 10.
(cleaning and drying treatment)
Next, the cleaning and drying process will be described with reference to fig. 4. When the washing and drying process is started in S46, first, in S60, the control unit 20 acquires time information indicating the current time. The time information is obtained by a clock function built in the control unit 20. In the modification, the control unit 20 may acquire time information from an external server (for example, the advertisement server 200).
Next, at S62, the control unit 20 selects one piece of advertisement information from the one or more pieces of advertisement information stored in the memory 22, displays the advertisement indicated by the selected piece of advertisement information on the display unit 14, and proceeds to S63. Specifically, the control unit 20 specifies "DB 510" which is database identification information recorded in combination with "start of washing and drying processing" recorded in the timing database 501. Next, the control unit 20 selects one or more advertisement identification information from among the advertisement identification information recorded in the advertisement database 510 identified by the identified database identification information "DB 510". The control section 20 makes a selection based on the content information included in the advertisement identification information.
For example, when the time indicated by the acquired time information in S60 indicates night (for example, 23: 00 to 3: 00), advertisement identification information including content information of "night" is selected. Next, the control unit 20 acquires the advertisement information stored in the memory 22 in combination with the selected advertisement identification information from the memory 22. Next, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the acquired advertisement information. With this configuration, the washing machine 10 can display an advertisement useful for the user using the time information.
In S63, the controller 20 determines whether or not the washing process is included in the washing program determined in S28. If the washing process is included (yes in S63), control unit 20 supplies water to washing tub 32 in S64. Next, at S65, when the washing and drying process is started, the control unit 20 selects one advertisement information from the one or more advertisement information stored in the memory 22, displays the advertisement indicated by the selected advertisement information on the display unit 14, and proceeds to S66.
Specifically, the control unit 20 specifies "DB 512" which is database identification information recorded in combination with "water supply" recorded in the timing database 501. Next, the control unit 20 selects one or more advertisement identification information from the advertisement identification information recorded in the advertisement database 512 identified by the identified database identification information "DB 512". The control section 20 makes a selection based on the content information included in the advertisement identification information.
For example, when warm water is selected in the washing program determined in S28, advertisement identification information including content information indicating "warm water" is selected. Next, the control unit 20 acquires the advertisement information stored in the memory 22 in combination with the selected advertisement identification information from the memory 22. Next, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the acquired advertisement information. In addition, when the advertisement identification information to be selected cannot be specified, the control unit 20 may select advertisement identification information indicating "random" in the advertisement database 502. With this configuration, the washing machine 10 can display an advertisement useful for the user, using water temperature information indicating that the water is warm water, for example.
In S66, control unit 20 causes washing tub unit 30 to start the washing process. Next, at S68, the control unit 20 selects one advertisement information from the one or more advertisement information stored in the memory 22 based on the content of the washing process started at S66, and causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the selected advertisement information. The controller 20 causes the display 14 to repeatedly display the advertisement indicated by the advertisement information selected in S68 until the washing process started in S66 is completed.
Specifically, the control unit 20 specifies "DB 514" which is database identification information recorded in combination with the "washing process" recorded in the timing database 501. Next, the control unit 20 selects one or more advertisement identification information from the advertisement identification information recorded in the advertisement database 514 identified by the identified database identification information "DB 514". The control unit 20 selects advertisement identification information including content information included in the advertisement identification information, that is, content information indicating "washing process". Next, the control unit 20 acquires the advertisement information stored in the memory 22 in combination with the selected advertisement identification information from the memory 22. Next, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the acquired advertisement information. According to this configuration, the washing machine 10 can display an advertisement associated with the washing process during the washing process.
When the washing process started at S66 is completed, the process proceeds to S70. On the other hand, if the washing step is not included (no in S63), the process from S64 to S68 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S70.
At S70, control unit 20 determines whether or not the rinsing process is included in the washing program or the like determined at S28. If the rinsing process is included (yes in S70), controller 20 causes tub unit 30 to start the rinsing process in S72. Next, at S74, the control unit 20 selects one advertisement information from the one or more advertisement information stored in the memory 22 based on the content of the rinsing step started at S72, and causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the selected advertisement information. The controller 20 causes the display 14 to repeatedly display the advertisement indicated by the advertisement information selected in S74 until the rinsing process started in S72 is completed.
Specifically, the control unit 20 specifies "DB 514" which is database identification information recorded in combination with the "rinsing step" recorded in the timing database 501. Next, the control unit 20 selects one or more advertisement identification information from the advertisement identification information recorded in the advertisement database 514 identified by the identified database identification information "DB 514". The control unit 20 selects advertisement identification information including content information included in the advertisement identification information, that is, content information indicating "rinsing process". Next, the control unit 20 acquires the advertisement information stored in the memory 22 in combination with the selected advertisement identification information from the memory 22. Next, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the acquired advertisement information. According to this configuration, the washing machine 10 can display an advertisement related to the rinsing process during the rinsing process.
When the rinsing process started in S72 is completed, the flow proceeds to S76. On the other hand, if the rinsing step is not included (no in S70), the process from S72 to S74 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S76.
In S76, the control unit 20 determines whether or not the washing program or the like determined in S28 includes a dehydration step. If the spin-drying process is included (yes in S76), in S78, controller 20 causes tub unit 30 to start the spin-drying process. When the dehydration step started in S78 is completed, the process proceeds to S80. On the other hand, if the dehydration step is not included (no in S76), the process of S78 is skipped and the process proceeds to S80. In S80, the control unit 20 determines whether or not the washing program or the like determined in S28 includes a drying step. If the drying process is included (yes in S80), controller 20 causes washing tub unit 30 to start the drying process in S82. Next, at S84, the control unit 20 selects one advertisement information from the one or more advertisement information stored in the memory 22, and causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the selected advertisement information. The controller 20 causes the display 14 to repeatedly display the advertisement indicated by the advertisement information selected in S84 until the drying process started in S82 is completed, and then proceeds to S86.
Specifically, the control unit 20 specifies "DB 514" which is database identification information recorded in combination with the "drying process" recorded in the timing database 501. Next, the control unit 20 selects one or more advertisement identification information from the advertisement identification information recorded in the advertisement database 514 identified by the identified database identification information "DB 514". The control unit 20 selects advertisement identification information including content information included in the advertisement identification information, that is, content information indicating a "drying process". Next, the control unit 20 acquires the advertisement information stored in the memory 22 in combination with the selected advertisement identification information from the memory 22. Next, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the acquired advertisement information. According to this configuration, the washing machine 10 can display an advertisement associated with the drying process during the drying process.
On the other hand, if the drying step is not included (no in S80), the process from S82 to S84 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S86.
In S86, the controller 20 waits until all steps of the cleaning program and the like determined in S28 are completed. When all the processes are completed (yes in S86), the control unit 20 executes a completion report in S88. In the completion report, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to display a character string indicating that all the processes have been completed. In the completion report, the control unit 20 may cause a speaker of the washing machine 10, not shown, to output a sound indicating that all the steps have been completed. Next, at S90, the control unit 20 selects one advertisement information from the one or more advertisement information stored in the memory 22, and causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the selected advertisement information. After displaying the advertisement for a predetermined period of time, the control unit 20 stops the display of the advertisement on the display unit 14 and ends the washing and drying process.
In the washing and drying step, advertisements corresponding to the respective steps of the washing program can be displayed. In the dehydration step, the advertisement is not displayed. According to this configuration, the advertisement can be displayed at a timing at which the user can relatively easily recognize the advertisement.
(display processing when detaching Filter)
If the washing machine 10 performs the washing and drying process on the laundry 400, lint and dust are accumulated in the filter 36 of the tub unit 30. The user performs cleaning work or replacement work of the filter 36. At this time, the control unit 20 executes filter removal display processing. Specifically, as shown in fig. 5, in S102, control unit 20 monitors removal of filter 36 when the power supply of washing machine 10 is switched from off to on. Specifically, the control unit 20 waits for a signal indicating that the filter 36 is removed from the cleaning detection unit 38. When the signal indicating that the filter 36 is detached is acquired, the control unit 20 determines that the filter 36 is detached (yes in S102), and in S104, the control unit 20 selects one advertisement information from the one or more advertisement information stored in the memory 22, and causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the selected advertisement information.
Specifically, the control unit 20 specifies "DB 516" which is database identification information recorded in combination with the "filter removal display processing" recorded in the timing database 503. Next, the control unit 20 selects one or more advertisement identification information from the advertisement identification information recorded in the advertisement database 516 identified by the identified database identification information "DB 516". The control section 20 makes a selection based on the content information included in the advertisement identification information. For example, the control unit 20 selects advertisement identification information including content information indicating "filter". Next, the control unit 20 acquires the advertisement information stored in the memory 22 in combination with the selected advertisement identification information from the memory 22. Next, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the acquired advertisement information.
Next, in S106, the control unit 20 monitors that the filter 36 is attached. Specifically, the control unit 20 monitors the acquisition of a signal indicating that the filter 36 is attached from the cleaning detection unit 38. When the signal indicating that the filter 36 is attached is acquired, the control unit 20 determines that the attachment of the filter 36 is detected (yes in S106), and in S108, the control unit 20 stops the display of the advertisement started in S104 and ends the filter-detached-time display processing.
During the removal of the filter, there is a high likelihood that the user is positioned around the washing machine 10. Therefore, by displaying the advertisement in the display process when the filter is detached, the advertisement can be displayed in a state where the user is located around the washing machine 10. Further, advertisements related to detachment of the filter, for example, advertisements of new types of filters, advertisements of stores where filters can be purchased, and the like can be displayed.
(display processing at the time of lighting)
Next, the lighting display processing will be described. As shown in fig. 6, in S122, control unit 20 monitors lighting of the room in which washing machine 10 is installed. Specifically, the control unit 20 monitors the acquisition of a signal indicating that the illuminance in the room exceeds a predetermined illuminance from the detection unit 18. When the signal indicating that the illuminance has exceeded the predetermined illuminance is acquired, the control unit 20 determines that the illumination has been turned on (yes in S122), and in S124, the control unit 20 selects one advertisement information from the one or more advertisement information stored in the memory 22 and causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the selected advertisement information.
Specifically, the control unit 20 specifies "DB 502" which is database identification information recorded in combination with the "display processing at lighting time" recorded in the timing database 503. Next, the control unit 20 selects one or more advertisement identification information from the advertisement identification information recorded in the advertisement database 502 identified by the identified database identification information "DB 502". The control unit 20 performs selection based on the content information included in the advertisement identification information. For example, the control unit 20 selects advertisement identification information including content information indicating "lighting". In addition, the control unit 20 may select advertisement identification information indicating "random" from the advertisement database 502 when the advertisement identification information indicating "on" is not stored in the advertisement database 502. Next, the control unit 20 acquires the advertisement information stored in the memory 22 in combination with the selected advertisement identification information from the memory 22. Next, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the acquired advertisement information.
Next, in S126, the control unit 20 monitors that the lighting in the room is turned off. Specifically, the control unit 20 waits for the detection unit 18 to acquire a signal indicating that the illuminance in the room has decreased to or below a predetermined illuminance. When the signal indicating that the illuminance has decreased is acquired, the control unit 20 determines that the illumination is off (yes in S126), and in S128, the control unit 20 stops the display of the advertisement started in S124 and ends the on-time display processing.
While the illumination in the room in which the washing machine 10 is installed is on, there is a high possibility that the user is located around the washing machine 10. Therefore, by displaying the advertisement during the lighting-up display processing, the advertisement can be displayed in a state where the user is located around the washing machine 10.
(display processing at the time of device operation)
Next, the device operation display processing will be described. As shown in fig. 7, in S142, control unit 20 monitors the operation of the home appliances (for example, dryers) located around washing machine 10. Specifically, the control unit 20 monitors the acquisition of a signal indicating that the operating sound of the home appliance is detected from the detection unit 18. When the signal indicating that the operation sound is detected is acquired, the control unit 20 determines that the home appliance is operated (yes in S142), and in S144, the control unit 20 selects one advertisement information from the one or more advertisement information stored in the memory 22 and displays the advertisement indicated by the selected advertisement information on the display unit 14.
Specifically, the control unit 20 specifies the "DB 502" which is the database identification information recorded in combination with the "device operation display processing" recorded in the timing database 503. Next, the control unit 20 selects one or more advertisement identification information from the advertisement identification information recorded in the advertisement database 502 identified by the identified database identification information "DB 502". The control unit 20 performs selection based on the content information included in the advertisement identification information. For example, the control unit 20 selects advertisement identification information including content information indicating "device operation". Further, the control unit 20 may select advertisement identification information indicating "random" from the advertisement database 502, similarly to the lighting-up display processing. Next, the control unit 20 acquires the advertisement information stored in the memory 22 in combination with the selected advertisement identification information from the memory 22. Next, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the acquired advertisement information.
Next, in S146, control unit 20 monitors that the operation of the home appliances located around washing machine 10 is stopped. Specifically, the control unit 20 monitors the acquisition of a signal indicating that the operating sound of the home appliance is no longer detected from the detection unit 18. When the signal indicating that the operation sound is no longer detected is acquired, the control unit 20 determines that the operation of the home appliance is stopped (yes in S146), and in S148, the control unit 20 stops the display of the advertisement started in S144 and ends the device operation display processing.
While the home appliances located around the washing machine 10 are operating, there is a high possibility that the user is located around the washing machine 10. Therefore, by displaying the advertisement in the display processing while the apparatus is operating, the advertisement can be displayed in a condition where the user is located around the washing machine 10.
(display treatment at cleaning time)
Next, the cleaning display processing will be described. As shown in fig. 8, in S162, the control part 20 monitors the execution of the cleaning operation for executing the washing tub cleaning program by the user to the operation part 16. When the cleaning operation is performed (yes in S162), the control part 20 causes the washing tub unit 30 to perform the washing tub cleaning program in S163. Next, while the washing tub cleaning process is being executed, in S164, the control unit 20 selects one advertisement information from the one or more advertisement information stored in the memory 22, and causes the display unit 14 to display an advertisement indicated by the selected advertisement information.
Specifically, the control unit 20 specifies the "DB 502" which is database identification information recorded in combination with the "cleaning-time display processing" recorded in the timing database 503. Next, the control unit 20 selects one or more advertisement identification information from the advertisement identification information recorded in the advertisement database 502 identified by the identified database identification information "DB 502". The control section 20 makes a selection based on the content information included in the advertisement identification information. For example, the control unit 20 selects advertisement identification information including content information indicating "clean". Further, the control unit 20 may select advertisement identification information indicating "random" from the advertisement database 502, similarly to the lighting-up display processing. Next, the control unit 20 acquires the advertisement information stored in the memory 22 in combination with the selected advertisement identification information from the memory 22. Next, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the acquired advertisement information.
Next, in S166, the control unit 20 monitors the completion of the washing tub cleaning process. When the washing tub cleaning process is completed (yes in S166), in S168, the control unit 20 stops the display of the advertisement started in S164 and ends the cleaning-time display process.
During the cleaning operation, there is a high possibility that the user is located around the washing machine 10. Therefore, by displaying the advertisement in the cleaning-time display process, the advertisement can be displayed in a condition where the user is located around the washing machine 10. In addition, it is possible to display an advertisement associated with the cleaning of the washing tub, for example, an advertisement of a detergent, an advertisement of a washing machine in which the washing tub is not easily soiled, and the like.
(setting display processing)
Next, the setting display processing will be described. As shown in fig. 9, at S182, control unit 20 monitors the setting operation performed by the user on operation unit 16 for communicably connecting washing machine 10 to an external device (for example, portable terminal 300). When the setting operation is performed (yes in S182), in S184, the control unit 20 selects one advertisement information from the one or more advertisement information stored in the memory 22, and causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the selected advertisement information.
Specifically, the control unit 20 specifies the "DB 502" which is database identification information recorded in combination with the "display processing at setting time" recorded in the timing database 503. Next, the control unit 20 selects one or more advertisement identification information from the advertisement identification information recorded in the advertisement database 502 identified by the identified database identification information "DB 502". The control section 20 makes a selection based on the content information included in the advertisement identification information. For example, the control unit 20 selects advertisement identification information including content information indicating "setting". In addition, when the advertisement identification information indicating "set" is not stored in the advertisement database 502, the control unit 20 may select advertisement identification information indicating "random" from the advertisement database 502. Next, the control unit 20 acquires the advertisement information stored in the memory 22 in combination with the selected advertisement identification information from the memory 22. Next, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to display the advertisement indicated by the acquired advertisement information.
Next, in S186, the control unit 20 monitors that the setting operation is completed (for example, that the user operates the setting completion button). When the setting operation is completed (yes in S186), in S188, the control unit 20 stops the display of the advertisement started in S184 and ends the setting-time display processing.
During the setting operation, there is a high possibility that the user is located around the washing machine 10. Therefore, by displaying the advertisement during the setting-time display process, the advertisement can be displayed in a situation where the user is located around the washing machine 10.
(Effect)
In washing machine 10 of the present embodiment, advertisements related to the washing program and the like executed by washing machine 10, the detergent and the like put in, and the laundry processing executed by washing machine 10 are displayed on display unit 14. This makes it possible to display an advertisement useful for the user, for example, compared to a configuration in which an advertisement indicated by advertisement information acquired from an external server or the like is displayed without being associated with the clothes treatment being performed. This can attract the attention of the user.
In particular, by changing the displayed advertisement in accordance with the process executed by the washing machine 10, the user can obtain the advertisement in accordance with the process being executed by the washing machine 10.
(corresponding relationship)
The washing machine 10 is an example of a "laundry treating apparatus". The display unit 14 is an example of an "output unit". The operation unit 16 is an example of an "instruction acquisition unit". The reading unit 34 is an example of a "clothing information acquiring unit". The detergent amount and the detergent type information determined in S40 are an example of "detergent information". Detergents, softeners, bleaches, etc., are one example of "laundry treatment agents". For example, the information of the softener associated with the detergent used in the washing process is an example of "a laundry treating agent associated with a laundry treating agent used in the performed laundry treatment". Laundry screens, glands are an example of a "cleaning aid".
Further, the laundry machine activation at S12, the door opening at S16, the laundry information at S20, the climate information at S25, the washing program determined at S29, the water temperature, the drying program or step, the starting operation or the reservation operation at S32, the weight of the laundry at S36, the detergent amount at S40, the detergent input at S42, the time information at S60, the water supply at S64, the washing step at S66, the rinsing step at S70, the dewatering step at S78, the drying step at S82, the completion of the step at S86, the filter detachment at S102, the lighting of the illumination at S122, the operation of the household electrical appliance at S142, the washing program at S164, and the advertisement output after the setting operation at S182 are examples of "the advertisement related to laundry treatment".
(second embodiment)
With reference to fig. 21 and 22, a washing machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with respect to the point different from the first embodiment. Note that the same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. The washing tub unit 30 of the washing machine 210 includes a detergent storage 238. The detergent storage unit 238 includes one or more cartridges for storing detergents, softeners, and the like used in the washing process. The detergent storage unit 238 is provided with a liquid level sensor for detecting the remaining amount of detergent or the like in each cartridge. The liquid level sensor is, for example, a float-type sensor floating in liquid detergent or the like. The liquid level sensor transmits a signal indicating that the remaining amount of the detergent or the like is small to the control unit 20 when the remaining amount is reduced to a predetermined amount or less.
The reading unit 34 includes an imaging device (e.g., a camera) for reading a code representing a form such as a two-dimensional code attached to the clothing 400, instead of a reader capable of reading a tag.
(advertisement display processing)
Next, regarding the advertisement display process performed by the washing machine 210 of the present embodiment, a point different from the process performed by the washing machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. First, in the washing start process, at S20, control unit 20 causes reading unit 34 to read the code attached to laundry 400. Thereby, the control unit 20 acquires the laundry information. In the modification, the reading unit 34 may include a reader and an imaging device. In this case, the control unit 20 may obtain the clothing information by any one of the reader and the imaging device according to whether the clothing 400 is attached with the tag or the code.
(cleaning and drying treatment)
Next, the washing and drying process executed by the control unit 20 of the washing machine 210 will be described with reference to fig. 22. In the cleaning and drying process of the present embodiment, no advertisement is displayed even if the washing process of S64 and S66, the rinsing process of S72, and the drying process of S82 are performed. That is, the control unit 20 does not perform the processing of S65, S68, S78, and S84. On the other hand, when the dehydration step is executed in S78, in S279, the control unit 20 selects one advertisement information from the one or more advertisement information stored in the memory 22 based on the content of the dehydration step started in S78, and displays the advertisement indicated by the selected advertisement information on the display unit 14. The control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to repeatedly display the advertisement indicated by the advertisement information selected in S279 until the washing process started in S78 is completed.
In the washing and drying step, an advertisement corresponding to the dehydration step of the washing program is displayed. In this configuration, the user is displayed with an advertisement at a timing when the noise from the washing tub 32 is relatively large. This can prevent the user from being confused by the noticeable sound of the advertisement at a timing when the noise from the washing tub 32 is relatively small. Further, the control unit 20 may display an advertisement at the final stage of the dehydration step. In the final stage of the dehydration step, the noise is small, and the displayed advertisement sound can be easily heard.
The advertisement outputted after the dehydration step at S78 is an example of "advertisement related to cleaning processing".
While several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in other various ways, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, advertisement information is acquired from the advertisement server 200. However, the memory 22 may also store advertisement information in advance. Alternatively, the control unit 20 may acquire advertisement information indicating an advertisement provided on the internet 100.
(2) In the above embodiment, the control unit 20 acquires advertisement information from the advertisement server 200 in advance and stores the advertisement information in the memory 22. However, the control unit 20 may select advertisement information stored in the advertisement server 200 when selecting an advertisement. For example, the control unit 20 may store identification information corresponding to advertisement information and select the identification information when selecting. In this case, the control unit 20 may transmit the selected identification information to the advertisement server 200, and may acquire advertisement information corresponding to the selected identification information from the advertisement server 200.
(3) In the above embodiments, in the wash preparation process, the advertisement is displayed at the timings of S14, S18, S26, S30, S34, S38, S41, and S44. However, the control unit 20 may not display the advertisement at least one of the timings S14, S18, S26, S30, S34, S38, S41, and S44. That is, the control unit 20 may not perform at least one of the processes of S14, S18, S26, S30, S34, S38, S41, and S44.
(4) In the above-described washing and drying process of the first embodiment, the control unit 20 may start the dehydration step and display an advertisement after that in S78. In the above-described washing and drying process of the first embodiment, the control unit 20 may not display the advertisement at the timing of at least one of the processes after S62, S65, S68, S74, and S78 and at the timing of S84 and S88. That is, the control unit 20 may not perform at least one of the processes after S62, S65, S68, S74, and S78 and the processes of S84 and S88.
(5) In each of the above embodiments, the control unit 20 may display an advertisement corresponding to a process to be executed by the washing machine 10 regardless of the display timing of the advertisement.
(6) The washing machine 10 may include a cover, a pump, and the like as components that can be attached to and detached from the casing 12, in addition to the filter 36.
(7) In each of the above embodiments, the control unit 20 may cause the display unit 14 to display an advertisement at a timing when a user is present around the washing machine 10. In the present modification, the washing machine 10 may be provided with a device for detecting a user, such as a motion sensor.
(8) The detection unit 18 may be any device that can detect whether or not the power supply of at least one of the illumination device and the household electrical appliance in the room in which the washing machine 10 is installed is on or off. For example, the detection unit 18 may be communicably connected to at least one of the lighting device and the home appliance.
(9) In the above-described embodiment, the washing machine 10 is an example of a "laundry treating apparatus". However, the "laundry treatment apparatus" may be an apparatus that can perform one of the washing process and the drying process, or may be an apparatus that can perform only one of the washing, rinsing, and spin-drying processes of the washing process, in addition to the washing machine 10.
(10) In the above embodiments, the advertisement display processing includes a cleaning start processing, a cleaning/drying processing, a filter removal time display processing, a lighting time display processing, an apparatus operation time display processing, a cleaning time display processing, and a setting time display processing. However, the control unit 20 may not execute at least one of the cleaning start process, the cleaning/drying process, the filter removal time display process, the lighting time display process, the device operation time display process, the cleaning time display process, and the setting time display process.
(11) In each of the above embodiments, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 14 to display an advertisement. However, as an output method of the advertisement, the washing machine 10 may be provided with a speaker, and the control unit 20 may cause the speaker to output the sound of the advertisement. Alternatively, the control unit 20 may transmit advertisement information to an external device communicably connected thereto, and cause the external device to display an advertisement.
These embodiments and modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.

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1. A home appliance system includes a plurality of home appliances capable of communicating with each other via a network,
the home appliance is provided with an output unit for outputting an advertisement,
the output unit outputs an advertisement corresponding to a status of the home appliance.
2. The appliance system of claim 1, wherein,
the home appliance includes a determination unit that determines whether a user is present around the home appliance,
when the user is determined to be located around the home appliance, the output control unit causes the output unit to output the advertisement.
3. The appliance system of claim 2, wherein,
the home appliance includes a laundry treating apparatus,
the clothes treatment device is provided with a storage part for storing the clothes treatment agent used in the clothes treatment,
the output part of the laundry treating apparatus outputs the advertisement corresponding to the amount of the laundry treating agent in the holding part, which varies due to the execution of the laundry treatment.
4. The appliance system of claim 3, wherein,
the output unit of the laundry treatment apparatus outputs the advertisement when the laundry treatment agent stored in the storage unit is increased.
5. The appliance system of claim 3, wherein,
the laundry treating device further includes a throwing portion for throwing the laundry treating agent stored in the storage portion into the washing tub during the laundry treatment.
6. The appliance system of claim 3, wherein,
an output part of the laundry treating apparatus outputs the advertisement obtained using the kind of the laundry treating agent.
7. The appliance system of claim 3, wherein,
an output unit of the laundry treatment apparatus outputs the advertisement obtained by using at least one of a manufacturer of the laundry treatment agent and a fragrance.
8. The appliance system of claim 3, wherein,
the output part of the clothes treatment device outputs the advertisement corresponding to the operation of the input port of the clothes treatment agent.
9. The appliance system of claim 2, wherein,
the plurality of home appliances each have a human motion sensor,
the determination unit determines that the user is located around the home appliance when the presence of the user is detected by the human detection sensor.
10. The appliance system of claim 1, wherein,
the plurality of home appliances include a laundry treating apparatus,
the clothes treatment device is provided with:
a processing execution part for executing clothes processing including at least one of a washing process, a rinsing process, a dewatering process and a drying process;
an operation unit for receiving a user's operation; and
a storage part for storing the contents of the storage part,
the laundry treatment includes a plurality of treatment processes having different treatment contents,
the operation unit is capable of receiving a determination operation of the user for determining one of the plurality of processing programs,
the process execution unit executes a process program of a type selected by the determination operation performed by the user,
the storage part cumulatively stores the processing procedures decided to be completed by the user,
the output control unit outputs an advertisement of a type based on the attribute of the user determined using the processing program stored in a cumulative manner.
11. The appliance system of claim 1, wherein,
the household appliance comprises a clothes treatment device,
the clothes treatment device is provided with:
a processing execution part for executing the clothes processing comprising at least one of a washing process, a rinsing process, a dewatering process and a drying process to the clothes,
the output unit outputs an advertisement of a type corresponding to a status of the laundry treatment apparatus, which is associated with the laundry treatment performed, at each of a plurality of timings during a period from the start of the laundry treatment apparatus to the end of the laundry treatment apparatus.
12. The appliance system of claim 11, wherein,
further comprises a clothes information acquisition unit for acquiring clothes information related to clothes to be treated,
the output unit outputs the advertisement associated with the acquired clothing information.
13. The appliance system of claim 12, wherein,
the clothing information acquisition unit further includes an imaging unit that images the clothing.
14. The appliance system of claim 12, wherein,
the clothing is provided with a label in which the clothing information is described,
the clothing information acquisition unit includes a reading unit that reads the clothing information described in the tag.
15. The appliance system of claim 11, wherein,
the treatment execution part can execute the at least one kind of the clothes treatment including the washing process,
the laundry processing apparatus further includes a detergent information acquisition unit that acquires detergent information relating to a detergent used in the washing step,
the output unit outputs the advertisement associated with the acquired detergent information.
16. The appliance system of claim 11, wherein,
further comprises a storage part for cumulatively storing the processing information related to the executed clothes processing,
the output section outputs the advertisement associated with the accumulated processing information.
17. The appliance system of claim 10, wherein,
the advertisement includes an advertisement related to at least one of the laundry and the laundry treating agent.
18. The appliance system of claim 17, wherein,
the advertisement includes an advertisement associated with the laundry treating agent used in the performed laundry treatment.
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