JP2002360968A - Washing apparatus with non-contact discriminating device, and ironing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a washing apparatus and ironing device capable of automatically reading information on a proper washing method and ironing method suitable for clothes and setting to prevent unsuitable setting. SOLUTION: The washing apparatus 2 is provided with a register for writing information on washing to an RFID tag 1 mounted on the clothes and having a storage area for storing the information, a reader for receiving a signal from the RFID tag, a central information processor 4 including an informing part for informing the read information, and a control part 16 for setting or switching a washing mode. The ironing device is provided with a reader for receiving a signal from the RFID tag having a storage area for storing information on ironing, a central information processor including an informing part for informing a user of the read information, and a control part for setting or switching an ironing mode.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cleaning device for washing and ironing clothes using a non-contact identification device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in washing using a washing machine called a washing machine, setting of washing conditions for a washing machine is performed by a user visually reading a washing display attached to clothes, which is laundry. This is done by manually setting the washing conditions for the washing method according to the display. Like washing, ironing also allows the user to
Iron indications attached to clothes are visually read, and conditions such as an iron temperature for an ironing method according to the indications are manually set in the ironing device.

The above-mentioned washing display and ironing display are not displays that can be understood by anyone, and an inexperienced person may not know or know a washing method and an ironing method according to the washing display. Even so, one may not know how to set it on the washing machine and the iron. In addition, when washing and ironing a large number of laundry items, it is very difficult to check the laundry display and the ironing display attached to each laundry. In addition, some laundry indications and ironing indications attached to laundry that has been repeatedly washed and bleached may become unreadable.

Although not related to such washing and ironing indications, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-180545 discloses a technique for sorting laundry such as clothes. This publication discloses an RFID (Radio Frequency Identificati) as an identification device for storing information on laundry.
On) is attached to clothes, which are laundry, and the stored information is read to use the clothes for sorting. This RFI
According to D, information on the laundry can be easily known, and even if there is a large number of laundry, it can be handled easily.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION RFID as described above
According to the above, information on the laundry can be easily known, but the user must determine the washing condition and the ironing condition based on the information, and manually set the washing condition and the ironing device, respectively.

[0006] Further, in the washing device and the ironing device,
Even if improper washing conditions and ironing conditions are set for clothes, there is no means for alerting them.

An object of the present invention is to provide a washing apparatus and an ironing apparatus which can automatically read and set information on a washing method and an ironing method appropriate for clothes and prevent inappropriate setting. is there.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a washing apparatus for washing loaded clothes, and receives a signal from an RFID tag attached to the clothes and having a storage area for storing information related to washing. Reader and RFI
A washing device using a non-contact identification device, comprising: a central information processing device including a notifying unit for notifying information read from a D tag.

[0009] According to the present invention, the information about the laundry stored in the RFID tag attached to the clothes is read by the reader, and the information is reported by the reporting unit.
The user can accurately grasp the information of the clothes put into the washing device, and can appropriately wash the clothes based on the information.

Further, according to the present invention, the washing device performs washing by selecting one of a plurality of types of washing modes, and the central information processing device performs the washing based on the information about the washing read by the reader. The washing mode suitable for the inserted clothes is notified.

According to the present invention, from the information on the washing method included in the information on the laundry read by the reader,
Since the washing mode suitable for the put clothes is set and the washing mode is notified by the notifying unit, the user can accurately grasp the washing mode suitable for the clothes put into the washing device, and the recommended If the user determines that the set washing mode is appropriate, the user can wash in the washing mode. If the user determines that the washing mode is inappropriate, the user can change the setting and wash.

Further, the present invention provides the central information processing apparatus,
It is characterized in that a switching unit for switching the washing mode is controlled to switch to a washing mode suitable for clothing.

According to the present invention, the user can automatically switch the washing mode set as the washing mode suitable for the inserted garment from the read information on the washing method by the switching unit. It is possible to accurately and easily wash in the washing mode suitable for the clothes without grasping the information and manually setting the washing mode suitable for the clothes based on the information.

Further, according to the present invention, the central information processing apparatus comprises:
When it is determined from the information on the laundry read from the RFID tags of a plurality of clothes that the clothes having different washing methods have been inserted, the notifying section informs that the clothes having different washing methods have been inserted. Features.

According to the present invention, it is determined from the information on the washing method read from the RFID tags of a plurality of clothes put into the washing device that clothes with different washing methods have been put in, and a warning or a warning to that effect is given. Since the appropriate action is notified by the notifying unit, the user can recognize that clothes having different washing methods have been put in, can easily take appropriate action, and can prevent erroneous washing.

Further, according to the present invention, the central information processing apparatus comprises:
When it is determined from the information on the laundry read by the reader that non-washable clothing has been inserted, the notifying unit notifies that the non-washable clothing has been inserted.

According to the present invention, it is determined from the read information relating to the laundry that non-washable clothing has been inserted, and a warning or an appropriate action is reported by the notification unit to that effect. It is possible to grasp that non-washable clothes have been thrown in, take appropriate measures easily, and prevent erroneous washing.

According to the present invention, there is provided a registration device for writing information including any of the number of washings and the date of washing in the storage area of the RFID tag.

According to the present invention, information such as the number of times of washing and the date of washing is written on the RFID tag attached to the clothes that have been washed by the washing device, so that the user can determine how much of the clothes have been washed. It is possible to know exactly, and it is possible to set a washing mode corresponding to the washing mode and wash.

The present invention also provides the central information processing apparatus,
When it is determined from the information on the laundry read by the reader that clothing that is easily discolored has been inserted, if the number of times of washing of the clothing is less than a predetermined number of times, it is determined that the possibility of discoloration is high, and the notification is performed. The unit reports that clothing having a high possibility of discoloration has been inserted.

According to the present invention, when information on the laundry including the number of times of washing and the date of washing is read, clothing that is easily discolored, such as dark clothing, is input and the number of washing of the clothing is small. In addition, since it is determined that the possibility of discoloration is still high and a warning to that effect is issued by the notification unit, the user can know that clothing with a high possibility of discoloration has been put into the washing device, The garment can be separated from other garments and washed without color transfer or the like.

Further, according to the present invention, the central information processing apparatus comprises:
If the number of times of washing of the easily discolored clothes is equal to or more than the predetermined number of times, it is determined that the possibility of discoloration is low, and the notification unit does not notify that the easily discolored clothes have been input. And

According to the present invention, even if clothes that are easily discolored are thrown in from the read information on the washing including the number of washings and the washing date, if the number of washings of the clothes is large, the discoloration of the clothes may be reduced. Since it is determined that the possibility is low, the notifying unit does not notify that the easily discolored clothes have been put into the washing device, so even if the easily discolored clothes are put into the washing device, It is possible to avoid receiving a useless warning for clothing that has a low possibility of discoloration due to the number of washings.

The present invention is also an ironing device for ironing clothes, which is mounted on the clothes and has a storage area for storing information relating to ironing of the clothes.
An iron using a contactless identification device, comprising: a reader that receives a signal from an FID tag; and a central information processing device that includes a notification unit that notifies a user of information read by the reader. Device.

According to the present invention, the information about the ironing stored in the RFID tag attached to the clothing is read by the reader, and the information is reported by the notification unit. Information can be accurately grasped, and clothing can be properly ironed based on the information.

Further, according to the present invention, the ironing device performs ironing by selecting one of a plurality of iron setting modes from among iron setting modes, and the central information processing device relates to ironing read by a reader. It is characterized in that an iron setting mode suitable for clothing is notified based on the information.

According to the present invention, an iron setting mode suitable for clothing to be ironed, such as a temperature or a steam state, is set from information on the ironing method included in the information on ironing read by the reader. Since the iron setting mode is notified by the notification unit, the user can accurately grasp the iron setting mode suitable for the clothes to be ironed, and the recommended iron setting mode is determined by the user as appropriate. If it is determined, ironing can be performed in the iron setting mode, and if it is determined to be inappropriate, the setting can be changed and ironing can be performed.

Further, according to the present invention, the central information processing apparatus comprises:
A switching unit for switching the iron setting mode is controlled to switch to an iron setting mode suitable for the clothing.

According to the present invention, based on the read information on the ironing method, the switching unit automatically switches the iron setting mode set as the temperature or the steam state suitable for the clothes to be ironed. The user can accurately and easily set the iron setting mode suitable for clothing without grasping information about the clothing and manually setting the iron setting mode suitable for the clothing based on the information. Can be ironed.

Further, according to the present invention, the central information processing apparatus comprises:
From the information about the ironing read by the reader,
When it is determined that the information does not match the iron setting mode including the current temperature and the steam state, the notifying unit notifies that the iron setting mode does not match.

According to the present invention, when the read information on the ironing does not match the iron setting mode currently set in the ironing apparatus, a warning or an appropriate action is reported to that effect by the notification unit. Therefore, the user can understand that the iron setting mode that does not match the iron setting mode of the current ironing device is set, and can easily take an appropriate measure and prevent erroneous ironing. .

Further, according to the present invention, the central information processing apparatus comprises:
From the information about the ironing read by the reader,
When it is judged that the clothes cannot be ironed,
The notification unit notifies the user that the clothing is non-ironable.

According to the present invention, it is determined from the read information on ironing that clothing that cannot be ironed has been inserted, and a warning or an appropriate action is reported by the notification unit to that effect. Can grasp that the clothes are non-ironable, and can easily take appropriate measures to prevent incorrect ironing.

[0034]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a washing machine using a non-contact identification device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a basic configuration of a washing device 2 using a non-contact identification device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and a non-contact identification device. The washing device system is constituted by the RFID tag 1 which is a non-contact identification device and the washing device 2. The RFID tag 1 is attached to clothing and stores data relating to the clothing. Washing device 2
Is a registration machine that writes information to the RFID tag 1 and the RFI
A reading and registering device 3 having both functions of a reader for receiving a signal from the D tag 1; a central information processing device 4 for receiving input information from the reading and registering device 3; It is comprised including.

The central information processing device 4 includes a reading and registering machine 3
Memory 6, which is a storage unit for storing information transmitted from
ROM that stores a program for processing information (Re
adOnly Memory) 7, RAM for directly reading and writing information (R
andom Access Memory) 8, CL for generating synchronization signal
OCK (clock) 9, notification unit 10, and CPU (Cent
ral Processing Unit) 11. The notification unit 10 is configured by any one of the display unit, the speaker, and the buzzer, or is configured as two or more composite devices. The reading and registering device 3 includes a control unit 13, an RFID transmitting and receiving unit 14, and an antenna 15. In recent years, the washing device structure 5 has been
This corresponds to a conventionally known washing machine in which various washing modes such as a washing machine generally available can be set, and includes a control unit 16 and a washing machine unit 17.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an example of an attachment position of the notification unit 10 and the reading and registering machine 3 in the washing device structure unit 5 of the washing device 2. FIG. 3 is a state diagram showing an example of an attachment position of the RFID tag 1 as a non-contact identification device to clothing. The notifying unit 10 in FIG. 2 is configured by a display device. The reading and registering machine 3 is detachably attached to the loading opening in which the clothes to which the RFID tag 1 is attached as shown in FIG. In the case where the RFID tag 1 cannot be registered or read when the clothing passes through the slot, for example, the reading and registering machine 3 can be removed, and the registration and reading can be reliably performed by approaching the clothing.

As the RFID tag 1, a conventionally known RF tag in which an internal antenna and an IC chip are mounted in a case is used.
ID tags can be used. For waterproofness and easy attachment to clothing, it is preferable that the resin is lightweight, small, thin and resin-coated. An IC chip mounted inside the RFID tag 1 embeds a storage unit and a control circuit necessary for RFID transmission and reception. R commonly used
The storage capacity of the FID is mainly several hundred bytes. Table 1 shows an example of a data configuration stored in the storage unit.

[0039]

[Table 1]

As shown in Table 1, the storage unit of the RFID tag 1 stores laundry information (whether or not washing is possible, recommended washing method of the clothing, general information of the clothing, etc.) related to the clothing to which the RFID tag 1 is attached. Have been. Therefore, RFID
The storage unit of the tag 1 stores, for each data item, the data value most suitable for the clothing among the data values shown in Table 1. The optimum data value is determined by the reading and registering device 3 as R
It is registered in the storage unit of the FID tag 1.

The washing device structure 5 corresponds to a commercially available washing machine as described above, and various washing modes can be set. The washing mode of a commercially available washing machine can be set by selecting from several types of states set for each washing condition such as water flow / washing time / rinsing frequency / dehydration strength (rotation speed) / dehydration time, and In some cases, all the washing conditions necessary for washing are set in several states such as a normal washing mode, a hand washing washing mode, a careful rinsing washing mode (baby underwear washing mode), and a blanket washing mode. In the former washing mode, the user manually selects and sets an appropriate numerical value or the like for each washing process. In the latter washing mode, the user indicates a desired washing method because appropriate values such as water flow / washing time / rinsing frequency / dehydration (rotation speed) / dehydration time are stored in advance for each washing mode. The washing mode is set by washing one in the entire washing process.

After putting the clothes into the washing device structure 5,
In order to perform all the washing steps automatically, in addition to the above-mentioned washing information such as water flow / washing time / rinsing frequency / dehydration strength (rotation speed) / dehydration time, as shown in Table 1, the appropriate liquid agent for each garment It is necessary to store laundry information such as / liquid temperature / liquid volume / detergent / bleach / softener.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control section 16 of the washing apparatus structure section 5. As shown in FIG. The control unit 16 receives a signal from the RFID tag 1 received by the antenna 15 of the reading and registering device 3 from the RF transmitting and receiving unit 13 and, based on the signal, a liquid material / liquid temperature / liquid amount / detergent / bleach / flexibility. The laundry information such as the agent / water flow / washing time / rinsing frequency / dehydration strength (rotation speed) / dehydration time is sent to the CPU 11 of the central information processing device 4. The CPU 11 controls the control unit 16 of the washing device structure unit 5 to:
The washing information is set in the washing device structure 5, or the washing information is switched from the already set washing information to the washing information.

For example, when washing a baby's underwear, it is desirable to perform a thorough rinsing by washing with a safe detergent A as compared with a normal washing. In this case, the data as shown in Table 2 is stored in the storage section of the RFID tag 1 in the baby's underwear, so that the reading and registering device attached to the washing device 2 at the time of putting into the washing device. At 3, the information of the RFID tag 1 of the clothing is read. The read information is not required to be manually set by the user by the control unit 16 of the washing device structure unit 5,
Automatically set or switch to the appropriate wash mode.

[0045]

[Table 2]

As shown in Table 2, the washing mode for the baby underwear is such that the liquid used for washing is water, the liquid temperature is usually large, the amount of liquid is large, the detergent is detergent A, the bleach is not used, and the softening agent is used. Talk, water pressure is usually normal, washing time is normal, the number of rinses is careful, dehydration power is normal, and dehydration time is normal.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of displaying on the notification unit 10 when the baby underwear is put into the washing device structure unit 5. As described above, when washing baby's underwear or the like that requires attention unlike normal washing, it is preferable that the user be notified of the washing mode to urge attention. Therefore, by putting the baby's underwear into the washing device structure 5, the RFID attached to the baby's underwear is
The tag 1 is read by the reading and registering machine 3, and the washing mode is displayed as a display screen as shown in FIG. 5 on a display device which is the notification unit 10 as shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a process of automatically setting the washing mode in the washing device 2. This automatic setting process will be described with reference to FIGS.

The operation is started with the RFID tag 1 attached to the clothes to be washed. The laundry information shown in Table 1 is stored in the RFID tag 1 attached to the clothing by the reading and registering machine 3 (s1). Since the RFID tag 1 uses radio waves, it is not suitable for reading and writing underwater, so writing is performed before the start of washing or when washing is completed. The clothes to which the RFID tag 1 is attached are transferred to the washing device structure 5.
(S2). At the time of putting clothes, as shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 13 of the reading and registering device 3 attached to the insertion port transmits the washing information of the RFID tag 1 attached to the clothes from the antenna 15 via the RF transmitting / receiving unit 14. Read (s3). For example, when the clothing put on is baby underwear, the control unit 13 of the reading and registering machine 3 sets the RFI
The data shown in Table 2 is read as the washing information of the D tag 1 and sent to the CPU 11 of the central information processing device 4. CPU1
1 is the best figure for baby underwear according to the data.
Is displayed on the display device which is the notification unit 10 shown in FIG. 2 (s4). The displayed washing mode is confirmed by the user (s5). When the user determines that the washing mode is appropriate and inputs the confirmation, the control unit 16 of the washing device structure unit 5 automatically sets the washing mode according to the read washing information in the washing device structure unit 5 ( s
6) Washing is performed according to the set washing information (s)
7).

On the other hand, the user confirms the washing mode displayed on the display device (s5), and when it is determined that the washing mode is inappropriate, the user manually sets the washing mode considered to be optimal by the user in the washing device structure section 5 ( s8) The washing is performed according to the manually set washing information (s7), and the washing is thereafter terminated.

Further, for example, when a certain sweater is washed, it is desirable to perform washing with a detergent B for a sweater in a weak water flow for a short dehydration time as compared with the case of ordinary washing. In this case, by storing data as shown in Table 3 in the storage unit of the RFID tag 1 in this sweater, the data is read by the reading and registering machine 3 attached to the washing device 2 when the sweater is put into the washing device. The information of the RFID tag 1 of the clothes is read, and the read information is not required to be manually set by the user by the control unit 16 of the washing device structure unit 5,
Automatically set or switch to the appropriate wash mode.

[0052]

[Table 3]

As shown in Table 3, the washing mode for this sweater is such that the liquid used for washing is water, the liquid temperature is medium temperature,
The amount of liquid is usually detergent B, no bleach, softener A, softener A, water pressure is weak, washing time is short, rinsing frequency is usually dehydration power is weak, and dewatering time is short.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a display on the notifying section 10 when a sweater is put into the washing apparatus structure section 5. As in the case of baby underwear, when washing a sweater or the like that requires attention unlike normal washing as described above, it is preferable to clearly alert the user of the washing mode to call attention. Therefore, by putting the sweater into the washing device structure 5, the RFID tag 1 attached to the sweater is read by the reading and registering machine 3, and the washing mode is displayed on the display device as a display screen as shown in FIG. I do. Based on this display, the user confirms the washing mode in the same manner as in the case of the baby underwear described above, and if it is determined that it is appropriate, inputs that fact, and if it is determined that it is inappropriate, manually optimizes it. By setting a washing mode that is considered to be appropriate, washing is performed in an optimal washing mode.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of displaying on the notification unit 10 when a plurality of clothes having different pieces of washing information are put into the washing device structure unit 5. When the sweater and the baby's underwear having the above-mentioned washing information stored in the RFID tag 1 are put into the same washing device 2, the RFID of these clothes is read and registered by the reading and registering machine 3 attached to the washing device 2.
The information of the tag 1 is read, and the read information is processed by the central information processing device 4. C of central information processing device 4
The PU 11 compares the read information and determines that clothes with different washing methods are loaded, and displays a warning screen as shown in FIG. 8 on the display device, which is the notification unit 10 attached to the washing device. indicate. Thereby, a warning can be issued to the user, and the user can use the warning to wash clothes that are not normally desired to be washed at the same time.
It can be confirmed that it has been put into.

For example, clothes that cannot be washed by a washing device such as rayon, silk, and leather need to be prevented from being accidentally washed. By storing such data as shown in Table 4 in the storage unit of the RFID tag 1 in such non-washable clothes, if the data is erroneously put into the washing device, the reading and registration attached to the washing device is performed. Machine 3
Then, the information of the RFID tag 1 of the clothes is read, and the read information is determined by the central information processing device 4 as to whether clothes having different washing methods are loaded, and the notification unit 10 attached to the washing device determines A warning can be issued to the user.

[0057]

[Table 4]

As shown in Table 4, the above-mentioned rayon, silk,
The washing mode for leather or the like is only for whether or not washing is possible.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of displaying on the notification unit 10 when clothes that cannot be washed are put into the washing device structure unit 5. When the clothes in which the washing information as shown in Table 4 is stored in the RFID tag 1 is put into the washing device 2,
The RFID tag 1 is read by the reading and registering device 3,
A warning screen as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. By this display, the user can confirm that clothes that cannot be washed by the washing device are loaded.

Further, for example, there is a concern that clothing which has a high possibility of discoloration may be transferred to another clothing. In particular, new and less frequently washed clothes are more likely to fade, depending on the material and dyes, detergents, and bleaches of the clothes. For clothes having a high possibility of color discoloration, the data of the washing date and the total number of washings as shown in Table 5 written in the user area are stored in the storage unit of the RFID tag 1, and Set a wash mode that reduces dropping.

[0061]

[Table 5]

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a process of washing clothes having a high possibility of discoloration in the washing device 2. This process will be described with reference to FIG.

The operation is started by attaching the RFID tag 1 to the clothes to be washed. The laundry information shown in Table 1 is stored in the RFID tag 1 attached to the clothing by the reading and registering machine 3 (s1). The clothes with the RFID tag 1 are inserted into the input port of the washing device structure 5 (s).
2). When putting on clothes, the control unit 13 of the reading and registering machine 3
The washing information of the RFID tag 1 attached to the clothing is read from the antenna 15 via the RF transmitting / receiving unit 14 (s3). For example, when there is a high possibility of discoloration in the inserted clothes, the control unit 13 of the reading and registering device 3 reads the data of the clothes and the washing information of the RFID tag 1 and sends the data to the CPU 11 of the central information processing device 4. send. When the CPU 11 determines that the read data has "color fading" information of 0 and has data written with color fading (s14), the CPU 11 further checks "washing frequency" information in the data (s15). When it is determined that the information is 0002 and that the number of washings is two, a warning screen is displayed on the display device as the notification unit 10 (s16). The screen displays a message indicating that clothing with a high possibility of discoloration has been input and a sentence for confirming whether or not to wash with the washing device 2 together with other clothing input to the user (s17). . When the user inputs that the laundry is to be washed in the washing device 2 together with other clothes, the CPU 11 causes the control unit 16 of the washing device structure unit 5 to automatically set a washing mode according to the read data. In the washing device structure 5, the washing is performed in accordance with the set washing information, and when the washing is completed, the reading / registering device 3 attached to the washing device 2 stores the washing date and the total number of washing in the RFID tag 1. Is updated (s20).

In step 14, the CPU 11
Even if it is determined that the read data has "color fading" information of 0 and there is data written as having color fading (s14), the data is further checked with "washing frequency" information (s1).
5) If the information is determined to be 0005 as shown in Table 5 and the number of times of washing is five, the user is not warned. From the clothing information, even if the clothing is originally likely to be discolored, the possibility of discoloration decreases as the number of times of washing increases. Therefore, for example, when the number of washings is less than four, as a clothing with a low possibility of discoloration,
Do not warn the user. The CPU 11 causes the control unit 16 of the washing device structure unit 5 to automatically set a washing mode according to the read data. In the washing device structure 5, the washing is performed in accordance with the set washing information, and when the washing is completed, the reading / registering device 3 attached to the washing device 2 stores the washing date and the total number of washing in the RFID tag 1. Is updated (s20).

Further, in step 17, when the user inputs that the clothes having a high possibility of discoloration are to be washed separately from other clothes, the CPU 11 performs the washing twice in the washing mode according to the read data. The control unit 16 of the washing apparatus structure unit 5 is automatically set to perform the setting. In the washing device structure 5, according to the set washing information, normal clothes (s1
9) Washing is performed twice, separately for clothes having a high possibility of discoloration, and when the washing is completed, the reading and registering machine 3 attached to the washing device 2 attaches the washing date and time to the RFID tag 1. The total number of washings is recorded and updated (s20). If the user inputs that no washing is performed,
It ends without washing as it is.

As described above, when the clothes are put into the washing device 2, the clothes information and the number of washing times / the washing date are read from the RFID tag 1 attached to the clothes, and the clothes (color darkness) having a high possibility of discoloration are read. When colored clothes are input and the number of times of washing the clothes is small, it is possible to warn the user using the notification unit 10 that the possibility of color fading is high. When the number of washings is large and the possibility of color fading is low, washing can be performed without warning the user.

Next, an embodiment of an ironing device using the non-contact identification device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an ironing device 21 using a non-contact identification device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a basic configuration of the non-contact identification device. An ironing device system is configured by the RFID tag 20 which is a non-contact identification device and the ironing device 21. The RFID tag 20 is similar to the RFID tag 1 and is attached to clothing, and stores data relating to an ironing method of the clothing. The ironing device 21 includes a reader 22 that receives a signal from the RFID tag 20, a central information processing device 23 that receives input information from the reader 22, and an ironing device structure unit 24.

The central information processing unit 23 includes a CPU 25 for processing information, a storage unit 26 for storing information transmitted from the reader 22, a ROM 27 for storing a program for processing information, and a RAM 28 for directly reading and writing information. ,
It includes a notification unit 29. The notification unit 29 is configured by any one of the display unit, the speaker, and the buzzer, or is configured as two or more composite spacer devices. Reader 2
2 is a control unit 30, an RF reception unit 31, and an antenna 32
including. The ironing device structure unit 24 corresponds to a conventionally known ironing device that can set a temperature, a steam amount, and the like, such as a commercially available iron in recent years, and includes a control unit 33 and an ironing unit 34.

FIG. 12 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a mounting position of the notification unit 29 and the reader 22 in the ironing device structure unit 24 of the ironing device 21. The notifying unit 29 in FIG. 12 shows a unit constituted by a display device. The reader 22 is detachably attached to the rear of the ironing device component 24. For example, when it is difficult to read with the iron unit 24 attached to the ironing unit 24, the reader 22 can be removed, and the reader can be brought closer to the clothing and read reliably.

The RFID tag 20 is the same as the RFID tag 1
Similarly to the above, a conventionally known RFID tag in which an internal antenna and an IC chip are mounted in a case can be used, and it is lightweight, small, thin, and resin-coated for waterproofing and easy mounting on clothing. Is preferably attached to the garment as shown in FIG. Also, like the RFID tag 1, the RFID IC chip has a storage unit and an R
A control circuit and the like necessary for FID reception are embedded. Table 6 shows an example of a data configuration stored in the storage unit.

[0072]

[Table 6]

As shown in Table 6, the storage section of the RFID tag 20 stores information on ironing of clothes to which the RFID tag 20 is attached (whether or not ironing is possible, recommended ironing method of clothes, general information of clothes, etc.). Is stored. Therefore, the storage unit of the RFID tag 20 stores, for each data item, the data value most suitable for the clothing among the data values shown in Table 6. These pieces of ironing information are written into the storage unit of the RFID tag 20 by, for example, a dedicated register.

FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control unit 33 of the ironing device structure unit 24. Control unit 33
Receives a signal from the RFID tag 20 received by the antenna 32 of the reader 22 from the RF transmitting and receiving unit 31 and, based on the signal, transmits ironing information such as an iron temperature and a steam amount to the CPU 25 of the central information processing device 23. Send to The CPU 25 causes the control unit of the ironing device structure unit 24 to set the ironing information in the ironing device structure unit 24 or to switch from the ironing information that has already been set.

For example, when ironing a blouse, it is desirable to apply a patch at an intermediate temperature and iron without a steam. In this case, the blouse stores the data as shown in Table 7 in the storage unit of the RFID tag 20 so that the reader 22 attached to the ironing device 21 reads the information of the RFID tag 20 of the clothing. . The read information is automatically set by the control unit 33 of the ironing device structure unit 24 to an appropriate temperature and steam amount in the ironing device structure unit 24 without requiring manual setting by the user.

[0076]

[Table 7]

As shown in Table 7, the iron setting mode in the case of this blouse is a medium temperature and no steam.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of an ironing state displayed on the notification unit 29 when ironing a blouse. When the ironing device 21 approaches the blouse, the RFID tag 20 attached to the blouse is read by the reader 22, and the iron setting mode is displayed as a display screen as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the display device which is the unit 29.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an automatic setting process of the iron setting mode in the ironing device 21. This automatic setting process will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0086] The RFID tag 20 is attached to clothing to be used for ironing, and the process is started. RF on clothing
For example, ironing information as shown in Table 6 is stored in the ID tag 20 by a dedicated register (s3).
1). As shown in FIG. 12, the control unit 33 of the reader 22 attached to the ironing device structure unit 21 includes an antenna 32
From the RFI attached to the clothing via the RF transceiver 31
The ironing information of the D tag 20 is read (s32). For example, when the clothing to be ironed is the above-described blouse, the control unit 33 of the reader 22
The data shown in Table 7 is read as the ironing information of the tag 20 and sent to the CPU 25 of the central information processing device 23.
The CPU 25 displays the iron setting mode shown in FIG. 14 that is optimal for the blouse according to the data on the display device that is the notification unit 29 shown in FIG. 12 (s33). The content of the displayed iron setting mode is confirmed by the user (s34). When the user determines that the content of the iron setting mode is appropriate and confirms the content, the control unit 33 of the ironing device structure unit 24 automatically sets the content of the iron setting mode in the ironing device structure unit 24 (s35). ). The user selects the automatically set ironing device 2
Ironing is performed using No. 1 (s36).

On the other hand, the user confirms the contents of the iron setting mode displayed in the display transfer (s34), and if it is determined that the iron setting mode is inappropriate, the user manually sets the iron setting mode considered to be optimal by the user to the ironing device structure unit 24. Set to (s
37), the user irons using the ironing device 21 set by manually changing the iron setting mode (s36), and ends.

For example, when ironing at a high temperature and then ironing clothing that needs to be ironed at a low temperature, the CPU 25
From the information of the D tag 20, a warning is displayed on the display device indicating that the iron setting mode currently set in the ironing apparatus does not match the iron setting mode to be set, and an appropriate action is displayed. I do. The user can take an appropriate action according to the warning and the action.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the ironing state displayed on the notification unit 29 when the clothes to be ironed are non-ironable clothes. For example, clothing that cannot be ironed by the ironing device 21 such as a leather coat needs to be prevented from being accidentally ironed. By storing such data as shown in Table 8 in the storage unit of the RFID tag 20 in the clothes that cannot be ironed, the ironing device 2
The information read from the RFID tag 20 of the clothing is read by the reader 22 attached to the clothing 1, and the read information is determined by the central information processing device 23 to be clothing that cannot be ironed, and the clothing is attached to the ironing device 21. Notification section 2
A warning screen as shown in FIG. 16 is displayed on the display device 9. Thereby, a warning can be issued to the user, and the user can confirm from the warning that the clothing cannot be ironed.

[0084]

As described above, according to the present invention, the reader reads the information related to the laundry stored in the RFID tag attached to the clothing, and sets the laundry mode suitable for the loaded clothing from the information. Then, the washing mode is specified by the notification unit and automatically set or switched by the control unit, so that the user can accurately grasp the washing mode suitable for the clothes put into the washing device. Thus, it is possible to accurately and easily wash in the washing mode suitable for the clothes without manually setting the washing mode suitable for the clothes based on the information. Also, when problematic clothing is thrown in,
By judging this from the information on the washing and alerting the user to that effect by the notification unit, the user can grasp the fact and prevent erroneous washing.

Further, according to the present invention, by the reader,
Reading information about ironing stored in the RFID tag attached to the clothing, setting an iron setting mode suitable for the clothing to be ironed from the information,
By explicitly setting or switching the iron setting mode by the notification unit and automatically by the control unit, the user can accurately grasp the iron setting mode suitable for the clothing to be ironed, There is an effect that ironing can be performed accurately and easily in the iron setting mode suitable for the clothes without manually setting the iron setting mode suitable for the clothes based on the information. Also, when trying to iron a problematic garment, the user can determine that from the information about ironing and warn the user with a notification to that effect, so that the user can grasp this and prevent erroneous washing. There are effects that can be.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a basic configuration of a washing device 2 using a non-contact identification device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and a non-contact identification device.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a mounting position of a notification unit 10 and a reading and registering unit 3 in a washing device structure unit 5 of the washing device 2;

FIG. 3 is a state diagram showing an example of an attachment position of an RFID tag 1 as a non-contact identification device to clothing.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a control unit 16 of the washing device structure unit 5;

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example displayed on the notification unit 10 when baby underwear is put into the washing device structure unit 5;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a process of automatically setting a washing mode in the washing device 2.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of displaying on the notification unit 10 when a sweater is put into the washing device structure unit 5.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying on the notification unit when a plurality of clothes having different pieces of washing information are put into the washing device structure unit.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of displaying on the notification unit 10 when clothes that cannot be washed are put into the washing device structure unit 5;

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process of washing clothes having a high possibility of discoloration in the washing device 2;

FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a basic configuration of an ironing device 21 using a non-contact identification device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a non-contact identification device.

FIG. 12 is an ironing device structure section 24 of the ironing device 21;
FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of a mounting position of a notification unit 29 and a reader 22 in FIG.

FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a control unit 33 of the ironing device structure unit 24.

FIG. 14: Notification unit 2 when ironing a blouse
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of an ironing state displayed in 9.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an automatic setting process of an iron setting mode in the ironing device 21.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of an ironing state displayed on the notification unit 29 when clothing to be ironed is clothing that cannot be ironed;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 RFID tag 2 Washing device 3 Reading and registering machine 4 Central information processing device 5 Washing device structure part 6 Memory 7 ROM 8 RAM 9 CLOCK 10 Notification part 11 CPU 13 Control part of reading and registering machine 14 RF transmitting and receiving part 15 Antenna 16 Washing Control part of equipment structure part 17 Washing equipment part

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Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A washing machine for washing input clothes, a reader attached to the clothes and receiving a signal from an RFID tag having a storage area for storing information on washing, wherein the reader is an RFID tag. A washing machine using a non-contact identification device, comprising: a central information processing device including a notifying unit for notifying information read from a tag. 2. The washing device selects one of a plurality of types of washing modes to perform washing, and the central information processing device is loaded based on information about washing read by a reader. The washing device using the non-contact identification device according to claim 1, wherein a washing mode suitable for the worn clothes is notified. 3. The laundry using the non-contact identification device according to claim 2, wherein the central information processing device controls a switching unit for switching a washing mode to switch to a washing mode suitable for clothing. apparatus. 4. The central information processing apparatus, when judging from the information about the laundry read from the RFID tags of a plurality of clothes that clothes having different washing methods have been put in,
The washing device using the non-contact identification device according to claim 1, wherein the notifying unit notifies that clothes having different washing methods have been input. 5. When the central information processing device determines that non-washable clothing has been inserted based on the laundry-related information read by the reader, the notifying unit outputs the non-washable clothing. The washing machine using the non-contact identification device according to claim 1, wherein the washing machine notifies that the washing operation has been performed. 6. The washing machine using the non-contact identification device according to claim 1, further comprising a registration device for writing information including any of the number of washing times and the washing date in a storage area of the RFID tag. 7. The central information processing apparatus, when judging from the information about the laundry read by the reader that clothing that is easily discolored has been inserted, if the number of times of washing of the clothing is less than a predetermined number of times, the color 7. The washing machine using the non-contact identification device according to claim 6, wherein it is determined that the possibility of falling is high, and the notification unit notifies that clothing with high possibility of color falling has been thrown. . 8. The central information processing device determines that the possibility of color fading is low when the number of times of washing of the clothes that is prone to color fading is equal to or more than the predetermined number, and the informing unit easily causes color fading. The washing machine using the non-contact identification device according to claim 7, wherein the washing machine does not notify that the clothes have been inserted. 9. An ironing device for ironing clothes, wherein the reader receives a signal from an RFID tag attached to the clothes and having a storage area for storing information on ironing of the clothes, and a reader. An ironing device using a non-contact identification device, comprising: a central information processing device including a notifying unit for notifying a user of information read by the user. 10. The ironing device performs ironing by selecting one of a plurality of iron setting modes from among a plurality of iron setting modes, and the central information processing device is configured to perform ironing based on information about ironing read by a reader. The ironing device using the non-contact identification device according to claim 9, wherein an iron setting mode suitable for clothing is notified. 11. The non-contact identification device according to claim 10, wherein the central information processing device controls a switching unit that switches an iron setting mode, and switches to an iron setting mode suitable for the clothing. Ironing equipment used. 12. The notifying unit when the central information processing device determines from the information on ironing read by the reader that the information does not match the iron setting mode including the current temperature and the steam state. so,
The ironing device using the non-contact identification device according to claim 9, which notifies that the iron setting modes do not match. 13. When the central information processing device determines from the information about ironing read by the reader that the clothing is non-ironable, the central processing unit uses the information unit to determine whether the clothing is non-ironable. An ironing device using the non-contact identification device according to claim 9, wherein the ironing device is notified of the fact.