EP3045579A1 - Appareil ménager doté d'une interface-utilisateur - Google Patents

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EP3045579A1
EP3045579A1 EP16150786.8A EP16150786A EP3045579A1 EP 3045579 A1 EP3045579 A1 EP 3045579A1 EP 16150786 A EP16150786 A EP 16150786A EP 3045579 A1 EP3045579 A1 EP 3045579A1
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household appliance
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Alessandro MOLINENGO
Lucio Bianchi
Renato Aiello
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Whirlpool EMEA SpA
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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
    • D06F34/00—Details of control systems for washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F34/04—Signal transfer or data transmission arrangements
    • D06F34/05—Signal transfer or data transmission arrangements for wireless communication between components, e.g. for remote monitoring or 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
    • D06F34/00—Details of control systems for washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F34/28—Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress
    • D06F34/30—Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress characterised by mechanical features, e.g. buttons or rotary dials
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/0018—Controlling processes, i.e. processes to control the operation of the machine characterised by the purpose or target of the control
    • A47L15/0063—Controlling processes, i.e. processes to control the operation of the machine characterised by the purpose or target of the control using remote monitoring or controlling of the dishwasher operation, e.g. networking systems
    • 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
    • D06F25/00—Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and having further drying means, e.g. using hot air 

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  • the object of the present invention is a household appliance equipped with a user interface.
  • it refers to a household appliance that can communicate with a remote device.
  • washing machine that can be interfaced with a portable phone, by means of which the user is able to give commands remotely. Before the operator can use this function, he/she must activate a "remote control" function, navigating on the user interface display of the washing machine (for safety reasons). Using his/her own portable phone or connecting to the Internet in some other manner, the operator can then remotely give a specific command, e.g. for starting the washing cycle.
  • the technical task underlying the present invention is to offer a household appliance that makes it possible to increase the speed of interaction between the user and the household appliance.
  • a further aim of the present invention is to improve the functions of the household appliance, as well as the safety thereof, when it receives a command from a remote device.
  • the defined technical task and the specified aims are substantially achieved by a household appliance comprising the technical characteristics set forth in one or more of the appended claims.
  • a household appliance is indicated by the reference number 1 in the accompanying figures.
  • the household appliance 1 comprises a user interface 2.
  • the user interface 2 is located on the front panel of the household appliance 1.
  • the household appliance 1 comprises connection means 3 for connection with a remote device.
  • this connection is advantageously of an indirect type, mediated by the Internet.
  • the household appliance 1 also comprises an enabling system 9 for enabling the remote control, which makes it possible for commands to be given remotely to the household appliance 1 through the connection means 3.
  • the enabling system 9 enables remote control of the household appliance 1.
  • Remote control is understood as receiving and implementing specific instructions coming from the remote device.
  • this control activity can comprise starting a treatment cycle, modifying the treatment cycle and possibly also stopping this cycle.
  • the enabling system 9 is incorporated in a printed circuit board for controlling the household appliance 1.
  • connection means 3 is wireless.
  • the connection means 3 comprises a radio transceiver.
  • the connection means 3 is designed to interact with a router (typically external to the household appliance 1).
  • this router is indicated by the reference number 11. This is usually the router found in the home or on the premises in which the household appliance 1 is located.
  • the router in turn, enables communication with the Internet to which a remote user can also connect so as to interact with the household appliance 1.
  • the Internet is indicated by the reference number 6.
  • the selector 20 is exclusively dedicated for activation and/or deactivation of the enabling system 9 for enabling the remote control.
  • the selector 20 is capable of enabling or disabling implementation, on the part of the household appliance 1, of instructions coming from a remote device (these instructions arrive through the connection means 3).
  • the selector 20 is a mechanical type of selector.
  • the selector 20 is a button 21. It can be a button of various types, including touch, capacitive and mechanical buttons. Upon pressing the button 21 once, the system 9 for enabling the remote control is activated and when the button 21 is pressed a second time, the system 9 for disabling the remote control is deactivated.
  • the household appliance 1 preferably comprises/is an apparatus for washing and/or drying, typically for washing and/or drying clothes.
  • an apparatus for washing and/or drying typically for washing and/or drying clothes.
  • it could be a washing machine or dryer or a washer dryer.
  • the household appliance 1 advantageously comprises a treatment compartment 4 for the treatment of articles.
  • a rotating drum is usually present inside the compartment 4.
  • the household appliance 1 comprises an access door 40 for access to the treatment compartment 4 so as to make it possible for a user insert and remove the articles.
  • the door 40 makes it possible to insert the articles inside the drum.
  • the opening of the door 4 determines deactivation of the enabling system 9 for enabling the remote control. This is very important in terms of safety. In fact, the opening of the door 40 marks a potentially dangerous situation, for example a child may have inserted in the compartment 4 objects that should not undergo any sort of treatment by the household appliance 1 (or worse, the child may have even climbed into the compartment 4).
  • the door 40 must be closed in order for the remote control to be enabled on the household appliance 1.
  • the user interface 2 is conveniently located above the door 40.
  • the household appliance 1 is suitable for receiving commands, simultaneously or substantially simultaneously, by means of the user interface 2 and by means of the connection means 3. Therefore, the user can intervene remotely or directly on the household appliance 1.
  • the two situations are not mutually exclusive. This makes it possible to improve ease of use and flexibility in use.
  • the household appliance 1 can possibly be commanded by a plurality of separate devices connected online.
  • the dedicated button 21 for activation of the enabling system 9 for enabling the remote control is at least partially encircled by other buttons. It is preferably located at the centre of a ring 5 of additional buttons 21.
  • the ring 5 has three buttons (located at either side of and below the dedicated button 21 for activation of the enabling system 9).
  • the button 21 and the ring 5 of additional buttons are separate, with respect to the remaining selectors 50 of the same interface 2.
  • the operation of the enabling system 9 is indicated by the illumination of a light signal located on the user interface 2 (e.g. a LED located on the user interface 2).
  • the dedicated button 21 for activation of the enabling system 9 can be encircled by a light guide 210 that is illuminated in an operative configuration in which the enabling system 9 is active. This facilitates the user who, when facing the household appliance 1, can quickly understand whether the enabling system 9 is active or not. This is important also considering the implications for safety associated with the use of remote control means.
  • the object of the present invention is also a system 10 that comprises:
  • the second device 12 is a smartphone and it thus functions as a user interface, substituting for the one afforded on the household appliance.
  • this takes place by means of an App.
  • a user selects a treatment cycle using the interface 2 of the household appliance and activates the enabling system 9 for enabling the remote control by means of the selector 20.
  • the user can go elsewhere.
  • an Internet connection e.g. his/her own smartphone
  • the user can intervene so as to start, modify or stop treatment.
  • the enabling system 9 must be active in order to carry out this procedure.
  • the connection means 3 In the case in which the user wishes only to monitor operation of the household appliance 1, it is possible to intervene even if the enabling system 9 is deactivated; it is sufficient to use the connection means 3.
  • the invention thus conceived makes it possible to achieve multiple advantages.

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