JP2016137077A - Washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a washing machine which can properly switch a voice on a washing machine body side and a voice on an optional communication adapter side and can output it from one voice output unit, with a simple structure.SOLUTION: A washing machine includes: a first voice signal output unit (12) for outputting a first voice signal; a first control unit (11) for controlling the first voice signal output unit (12); an optional communication adapter (20) having a communication unit (23) for receiving voice data from the outside, a second voice signal output unit (22) for outputting a second voice signal based on the voice data and a second control unit (21) for controlling the communication unit (23) and the second voice signal output unit (22); a voice signal switching unit (30) controlled by the first control unit (11) and for switching the first voice signal or a second voice signal selectively and outputting it; and a voice output unit (40) for outputting the voice based on the first voice signal or the second voice signal outputted from the voice signal switching unit (30).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a washing machine.

  Conventionally, there is a home electric appliance provided with a communication adapter for performing communication with a management server on the Internet via a home server (see, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-311864 (Patent Document 1)).

  In the above-mentioned home appliances, a function for outputting the voice of an information message provided by the management server can be added by attaching a communication adapter and a speaker to the main body of the home appliance as an option.

JP-A-2005-311864

  By the way, when such a communication adapter as an option is installed in a washing machine that already has a voice output function, it is possible to output voice from both the washing machine speaker and the communication adapter speaker. It is difficult to appropriately switch so that the sound from the speakers does not overlap.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine capable of switching from a voice on the washing machine main body side and a voice on an optional communication adapter side with a simple configuration and outputting from one voice output unit.

In order to solve the above problems, the washing machine of the present invention is:
A first audio signal output unit for outputting a first audio signal;
A first control unit for controlling the first audio signal output unit;
A communication unit that receives audio data from the outside, a second audio signal output unit that outputs a second audio signal based on the audio data, and a second control unit that controls the communication unit and the second audio signal output unit An optional communication adapter having
Audio signal switching controlled by the first control unit to selectively switch and output the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit or the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit. And
And an audio output unit that outputs audio based on the first audio signal or the second audio signal output from the audio signal switching unit.

In the washing machine of one embodiment,
It has a key input part,
The first controller is
Controlling the first audio signal output unit so that a key operation sound signal corresponding to the key input of the key input unit is output from the first audio signal output unit with priority over the first audio signal;
The key operation sound signal from the first audio signal output unit is output from the audio signal switching unit with priority over the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit of the communication adapter. The audio signal switching unit is controlled.

In the washing machine of one embodiment,
The first controller is
The first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit is output from the audio signal switching unit with priority over the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit of the communication adapter. The audio signal switching unit is controlled.

In the washing machine of one embodiment,
The first controller is
The second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit of the communication adapter is output from the audio signal switching unit with priority over the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit. The audio signal switching unit is controlled.

In the washing machine of one embodiment,
The first control unit controls the first audio signal output unit to output the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit when the power is turned on, and the first audio signal To control the audio signal switching unit so as to output from the audio signal switching unit to the audio output unit,
The second control unit of the communication adapter controls the communication unit of the communication adapter to generate a new one while the power is turned on and the sound based on the first sound signal is output from the sound output unit. The audio data is downloaded, and the second audio signal representing the downloaded audio data is output from the second audio signal output unit to the communication adapter following the end of the audio output by the first audio signal. And controlling the second audio signal output unit,
The first control unit sends the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit of the communication adapter to the audio output unit from the audio signal switching unit after completing the output of the audio by the first audio signal. The audio signal switching unit is controlled to output.

  As is clear from the above, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a washing machine that can output from one sound output unit by appropriately switching the sound on the washing machine body side and the sound on the optional communication adapter side with a simple configuration. it can.

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a washing system including a drum-type washing / drying machine as an example of the washing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the drum-type washing / drying machine as viewed from the upper front side. FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the drum type washing and drying machine as viewed from above. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining memory area management of a communication adapter in a drum-type washing / drying machine as an example of a washing machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

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

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration diagram of a washing system including a drum-type washing / drying machine 100 as an example of the washing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the laundry system generally includes a wireless access point 200 and an outdoor management server 300 that communicates with the drum type laundry dryer 100 in addition to the drum type laundry dryer 100 installed indoors. And a smartphone 400 (smartphone: multi-function mobile phone) as an example of a mobile communication terminal that communicates with the management server 300.

  The drum type washing and drying machine 100 includes a control device 10, an optional communication adapter 20, an audio signal switching unit 30, a speaker 40 as an example of an audio output unit, and an operation display unit 50 as an example of a key input unit. And a laundry drying unit 60 for processing the laundry. Here, the washing / drying unit 60 includes a water tank 2 (shown in FIG. 2) and a well-known washing and dewatering tank, a motor, a water supply valve, a drain valve, a heat pump unit, and the like (not shown). As an operation for processing the laundry by the washing / drying unit 60, an operation for removing dirt and odor of the laundry or drying the laundry, such as a washing operation, a dehydration operation, and a drying operation. and so on.

  The control device 10 includes a first control unit 11, a first audio signal output unit 12 controlled by the first control unit 11, and a memory 13 that stores programs, audio data, and the like. This memory 13 is a non-volatile memory in which stored information can be rewritten, and the stored information does not disappear even when the drum type washing / drying machine 100 is turned off.

  The control device 10 controls the communication adapter 20, the audio signal switching unit 30, the operation display unit 50, the washing / drying unit 60, and the like. The control device 10 includes a microcomputer and an input / output circuit, and transmits / receives information to / from the communication adapter 20.

  The control device 10 may be composed of a main CPU that performs main control and a sub CPU that controls the audio signal switching unit 30 and audio output. In this case, the main CPU and the sub CPU cooperate with each other by mutual communication. .

  The communication adapter 20 includes a second control unit 21, a second audio signal output unit 22 controlled by the second control unit 21, a communication unit 23 that communicates with the wireless access point 200, a program, and audio data. And the like. The memory 24 is a non-volatile memory in which stored information can be rewritten, and the stored information does not disappear even when the drum type washing / drying machine 100 is turned off.

  The first control unit 11 of the control device 10 and the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20 communicate with each other.

  The communication adapter 20 is wirelessly connected to the wireless access point 200 and communicates with the management server 300 via the wireless access point 200 and the Internet network N. More specifically, the communication adapter 20 transmits information to the management server 300 or receives information from the management server 300 via the wireless access point 200 using, for example, a Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi: brand name) communication standard. To do. Communication between the management server 300 and the wireless access point 200 is performed via the Internet network N using a telecommunication network or an optical communication network.

  Further, the audio signal switching unit 30 is controlled by the first control unit 11 and alternatively receives the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 or the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit 22. Switch to output to the speaker 40.

  For example, the speaker 40 outputs a predetermined melody sound or message when driving for processing laundry starts. Moreover, the speaker 40 alert | reports the error information regarding communication between the communication adapter 20 and the management server 300 with an audio | voice.

  The operation display unit 50 includes a time display unit (not shown) for displaying a reserved time for driving for processing laundry and displaying a remaining driving time during driving for processing laundry. Have.

  The management server 300 receives and stores information from the drum type washer / dryer 100, and receives and stores information from the smartphone 400.

  The smartphone 400 transmits information to the management server 300 or receives information from the management server 300. More specifically, the smartphone 400 communicates with the management server 300 via the mobile communication network and the Internet network N.

  For example, when the operation information indicating whether or not the operation for processing the laundry is performed is stored in the management server 300 as information from the drum-type washing and drying machine 100, the smartphone 400 is connected to the management server 300. By connecting to the communication, the operation information can be acquired from the management server 300 and the operation information can be transmitted to the user.

  On the other hand, for example, when the setting information related to the processing of the laundry is stored in the management server 300 as information from the smartphone 400, the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 is connected to the management server 300 through communication from the management server 300. The setting information is acquired, and processing according to the setting information can be performed on the laundry. Although not shown, a broadband router is installed between the management server 300 and the wireless access point 200.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the drum-type washing / drying machine as viewed from an obliquely upper front side. In FIG. 2, 70 is a solenoid valve.

  The drum type washing and drying machine includes an outer box 1 that forms an outer shell. The outer box 1 includes an upper panel 101, an operation display unit 50, a front panel 103, a rear panel 104, a right panel 105A, a left panel 105B (shown in FIG. 3), and a base 106. It is configured.

  The outer box 1 has an opening 1a on the front side. More specifically, the opening 1a is provided in the front panel 103, through which laundry (not shown) passes. A door 3 is rotatably attached to the front panel 103, and the opening 1 a is opened and closed by the door 3.

  The operation display unit 50 is attached to the front panel 103 so as to be positioned on the opening 1a.

  Further, a laundry case 150 capable of containing a laundry is provided on the side of the operation display unit 50. Here, the said washing | cleaning agent is a powder agent or a liquid agent which melt | dissolves in the water supplied to the water tank 2 when washing or rinsing laundry. Specific examples of the laundry include detergents, bleaches, softeners and the like.

  The optional communication adapter 20 is disposed between the upper surface panel 101 forming the upper part of the outer box 1 and the water tank 2. More specifically, the communication adapter 20 is supported by the support member 90 so as to be located on the rear side between the top panel 101 and the water tank 2.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the drum type washing and drying machine as viewed from above. 3, the same components as those in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals. In addition, in FIG. 3, illustration of the upper surface panel 101, the water tank 2, etc. is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the communication adapter 20 is located on the left side and the rear side in the top view.

  According to the drum type washing and drying machine having the above-described configuration, the first control unit 11 normally switches the audio signal switching unit 30 so that the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 is output to the speaker 40. Yes.

  Then, an utterance request is transmitted from the management server 300 to the communication unit 23 of the communication adapter 20, downloading of audio data is started, and the audio data is stored in the memory 24. When the downloading of the voice data to the communication adapter 20 is completed, an utterance request is output from the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20 to the first control unit 11 on the main body side.

  When the first control unit 11 on the main body side receives an utterance request from the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20, the first control unit determines whether or not the utterance of the downloaded voice data to the communication adapter 20 may be permitted. 11 to judge. When the first control unit 11 determines that the speech of the audio data may be permitted, the first control unit 11 outputs a switching signal to the audio signal switching unit 30 and the second audio signal output unit 22 stores the memory. The audio signal switching unit 30 is switched so as to output the second audio signal based on the audio data stored in 24 to the speaker 40.

  Next, the second audio signal is output from the second audio signal output unit 22 of the communication adapter 20 by outputting the speech permission from the first control unit 11 on the main body side to the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20. The sound is output to the speaker 40 via the audio signal switching unit 30. Here, for example, if the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20 receives an utterance request while the first audio signal is being output from the first audio signal output unit 12 on the main body side, the first control unit 11 After the signal ends, the speech permission is output to the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20.

  When the utterance of the audio data downloaded to the communication adapter 20 ends, the utterance request is canceled from the second control unit 21 and the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 is output to the speaker 40. In addition, the audio signal switching unit 30 is switched by the first control unit 11 to return to the normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the first audio signal is output from the first audio signal output unit 12 controlled by the first control unit 11 on the main body side (for example, “greeting”, “when the previous operation was performed” Dirty clothing and detergent status "," Dry filter and drainage filter maintenance status "). The communication unit 23 controlled by the second control unit 21 on the communication adapter 20 side receives audio data from the outside, and the second audio signal based on the audio data is controlled by the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20. Is output from the second audio signal output unit 22 (for example, “weather information (temperature, humidity, pollen, PM2.5)”). Then, the audio signal switching unit 30 controlled by the first control unit 11 alternatively selects the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 or the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit 22. It switches and outputs to the speaker 40 (audio | voice output part). In this way, it is possible to switch the sound on the main body side and the sound on the optional communication adapter 20 side with a simple configuration and output from one speaker 40 as appropriate.

  The first control unit 11 controls the first audio signal output unit 12 so that the key operation sound signal corresponding to the key input of the operation display unit 50 (key input unit) is given priority over the first audio signal. Output from the first audio signal output unit 12. Then, the audio signal switching unit 30 is controlled by the first control unit 11 so that the key operation sound signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 is used as the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit 22 of the communication adapter 20. The audio signal switching unit 30 outputs the signal more preferentially. Here, even when a key operation is performed when a sound based on the first sound signal or the second sound signal is output from the speaker 40, the sound output is stopped and the key operation sound is output from the speaker 40. Therefore, since the key operation sound is output from the speaker 40 with the highest priority, the user does not feel uncomfortable because the key operation sound is not delayed or generated when the user operates the key.

  Note that when the key operation sound is preferentially output during the output of the sound by the first sound signal or the second sound signal, the sound is stopped in the middle and is not output following the key operation sound.

  Further, the first control unit 11 on the main body side controls the audio signal switching unit 30, and the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 is sent from the second audio signal output unit 22 of the communication adapter 20. Since the audio signal switching unit 30 outputs the signal more preferentially than the second audio signal, for example, a universal message provided on the main body side can be output with priority.

[Second Embodiment]
The drum-type washing / drying machine as an example of the washing machine of the second embodiment has the same configuration as the drum-type washing / drying machine of the first embodiment except for the operation of the control device 10, and uses FIG. To do.

  In the drum type washing and drying machine of the second embodiment, the audio signal switching unit 30 is controlled by the first control unit 11 on the main body side, and the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit 22 of the communication adapter 20 is received. The first audio signal output from the first audio signal output unit 12 is preferentially output from the audio signal switching unit 30. Here, for example, when the utterance content occurs in the first control unit 11 on the main body side while the second audio signal is being output from the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20, the second audio signal of the communication adapter 20 is terminated. Then, the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 is output.

  In this way, for example, timely messages relating to weather information (temperature, humidity, pollen, PM2.5) downloaded from the external management server 300 by the communication unit 23 on the communication adapter 20 side are preferentially voiced. Can be output. This improves convenience by preferentially outputting information that is useful and timely for the user.

[Third Embodiment]
The drum-type washing / drying machine as an example of the washing machine of the third embodiment has the same configuration as the drum-type washing / drying machine of the first embodiment except for the operation of the control device 10, and uses FIG. To do.

  In the drum type washing and drying machine of the third embodiment, when the power is turned on, the first audio signal output unit 12 and the audio signal switching unit 30 are controlled by the first control unit 11 on the main body side, and the first audio signal switching unit 30 is controlled. The first audio signal is output from the signal output unit 12, and the first audio signal is output from the audio signal switching unit 30 to the speaker 40. When the power is turned on, the communication adapter 20 is activated.

  Then, the second control unit 21 of the activated communication adapter 20 controls the communication unit 23 and the second audio signal output unit 22 so that the power is turned on and the sound based on the first audio signal on the main body side is output from the speaker 40. In the meantime, new audio data is downloaded, and after the output of the audio by the first audio signal is finished, the second audio signal representing the audio data downloaded to the communication adapter 20 is sent to the second audio signal output unit 22. Output from. At this time, the first control unit 11 on the main body side controls the audio signal switching unit 30, and after the output of the audio by the first audio signal is finished, the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit 22 is The signal is output from the signal switching unit 30 to the speaker 40.

  As a result, after the message such as “greeting” on the main body side or “previous driving status” is output when the power is turned on, the weather information (temperature, humidity, pollen, PM2.5) downloaded to the communication adapter 20 is continued as it is. ) And other timely messages can be heard by users without any discomfort.

  If the first audio signal is not output from the speaker 40 when the power is turned on, it takes time to download the audio data to the communication adapter 20, and the user presses the start button without listening to a timely message. There is a risk of starting laundry. On the other hand, in the drum type washer / dryer of the third embodiment, a timely message can be surely transmitted to the user following the message on the main body side. By such a timely message, the user can accurately determine which driving course should be selected or which operation mode of washing / drying, washing, and drying should be selected.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 4: has shown the schematic diagram for demonstrating memory area management of the communication adapter 20 in the drum type washing-drying machine 100 as an example of the washing machine of 4th Embodiment of this invention. The drum type washing and drying machine 100 of the second embodiment has the same configuration as the drum type washing and drying machine of the first embodiment except for the operation of the communication adapter 20, and FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, audio data is downloaded from the management server 300 to the communication adapter 20 as information effective for a long period and information effective for a short period. This long-term effective information is, for example, advice on washing, and is stored in the first memory area 24A of the memory 24. Further, the information effective for a short period is, for example, today's weather, etc., and is stored in the second memory area 24 </ b> B of the memory 24. Here, the management server 300 classifies in advance whether the audio data downloaded to the communication adapter 20 is information that is valid for a long period or information that is valid for a short period.

  The first memory area 24A can store M pieces of information effective for a long period of time, and the second memory area 24B can store N pieces of information effective for a short period of time (where M and N are two or more). Integer).

  In FIG. 4A, the first memory area 24A is stored in order from the oldest stored time from “long-term valid information 1” to “long-term valid information M”, and “short-term valid information”. Are stored in the second memory area 24B in order from the oldest stored time from “information 1” to “information N effective for a short period of time”.

  When “long-term valid information M + 1” is newly downloaded from the management server 300 in the state shown in FIG. 4A, the oldest “long-term valid information 1” is deleted in the first memory area 24A. , “Long-term information M + 1” is added. Thus, as shown in FIG. 4B, the first memory area 24A is in a state where “long-term valid information 2” to “long-term valid information M + 1” are stored.

  In addition, when “short-term valid information N + 1” is newly downloaded from the management server 300 in the state shown in FIG. 4A, the oldest “short-term valid information 1” is stored in the second memory area 24B. It is deleted, and “short-term effective information N + 1” is added. Thus, as shown in FIG. 4B, the second memory area 24B is in a state where “short-term valid information 2” to “short-term valid information N + 1” are stored.

  Here, by setting M> N, it can be held for a longer time than information that is valid for a long period of time, and information that is valid for a long period of time can be held for a longer period because it is downloaded less frequently than information that is valid for a short period of time.

  According to the drum-type washing and drying machine of the second embodiment, both information that does not need to be changed for a long period of time (information that is valid for a long period of time) and information that needs to be updated in a short period of time (information that is valid for a short period of time) The latest information can be downloaded and transmitted to the user as needed, and the memory area of the communication adapter 20 can be used effectively.

  In the first to fourth embodiments, the drum-type washing / drying machine 100 having a drying function as the washing machine has been described. However, the washing machine is not limited to this, and the vertical washing / drying machine and the drum-type washing not having the drying function The present invention may be applied to a machine, a vertical washing machine, and the like.

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

  The present invention and the embodiment are summarized as follows.

The washing machine of this invention
A first audio signal output unit 12 for outputting a first audio signal;
A first control unit 11 for controlling the first audio signal output unit 12;
The communication unit 23 that receives external audio data, the second audio signal output unit 22 that outputs a second audio signal based on the audio data, and the communication unit 23 and the second audio signal output unit 22 are controlled. An optional communication adapter 20 having a second control unit 21;
Controlled by the first control unit 11, the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 or the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit 22 is alternatively switched and output. An audio signal switching unit 30;
And an audio output unit for outputting audio based on the first audio signal or the second audio signal output from the audio signal switching unit.

  According to the said structure, the 1st audio | voice signal from the 1st audio | voice signal output part 12 controlled by the 1st control part 11 by the side of a washing machine main body is output. The communication unit 23 controlled by the second control unit 21 on the communication adapter 20 side receives audio data from the outside, and the second audio signal based on the audio data is controlled by the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20. Is output from the second audio signal output unit 22. Then, the audio signal switching unit 30 controlled by the first control unit 11 alternatively selects the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 or the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit 22. It switches and outputs to audio | voice output parts 40, such as a speaker. In this way, by adopting a configuration that can output only the audio selected alternatively from the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 and the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit 22. With a simple configuration, the sound on the washing machine body side and the sound on the optional communication adapter 20 side can be appropriately switched and output from one sound output unit 40.

In the washing machine of one embodiment,
A key input unit 50;
The first control unit 11
The first audio signal output unit 12 is controlled so that a key operation sound signal corresponding to the key input of the key input unit 50 is output from the first audio signal output unit 12 with priority over the first audio signal. As well as
The key operation sound signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 is output from the audio signal switching unit 30 with priority over the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit 22 of the communication adapter 20. Thus, the audio signal switching unit 30 is controlled.

  According to the above embodiment, the first control unit 11 controls the first sound signal output unit 12 so that the key operation sound signal corresponding to the key input of the key input unit 50 is preferentially given to the first sound signal. 1 is output from the audio signal output unit 12. Then, the audio signal switching unit 30 is controlled by the first control unit 11 so that the key operation sound signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 is used as the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit 22 of the communication adapter 20. The audio signal switching unit 30 outputs the signal more preferentially. Here, even when a key operation is performed when a sound based on the first sound signal or the second sound signal is output from the sound output unit 40, the sound output is stopped and the key operation sound is output from the sound output unit 40. . Therefore, since the key operation sound is output from the audio output unit 40 with the highest priority, when the user performs a key operation, the key operation sound is not delayed or generated, and the user does not feel uncomfortable.

In the washing machine of one embodiment,
The first control unit 11
The first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 is output from the audio signal switching unit 30 with priority over the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit 22 of the communication adapter 20. Thus, the audio signal switching unit 30 is controlled.

  According to the above embodiment, the first control unit 11 on the washing machine body side controls the audio signal switching unit 30, and the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 is converted to the second audio of the communication adapter 20. Since the audio signal switching unit 30 outputs the second audio signal with priority over the second audio signal from the signal output unit 22, for example, a universal message provided on the washing machine main body side can be output with priority.

In the washing machine of one embodiment,
The first control unit 11
The second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit 22 of the communication adapter 20 is output from the audio signal switching unit 30 with priority over the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit 12. Thus, the audio signal switching unit 30 is controlled.

  According to the said embodiment, the audio | voice signal switching part 30 is controlled by the 1st control part 11 by the side of a washing machine main body, and the 2nd audio | voice signal from the 2nd audio | voice signal output part 22 of the communication adapter 20 is changed to a 1st audio | voice. Since it is output from the audio signal switching unit 30 with priority over the first audio signal from the signal output unit 12, for example, weather information (temperature, humidity) downloaded from an external management server or the like by the communication unit 23 on the communication adapter 20 side. , Pollen, PM2.5) and other timely messages can be preferentially voiced.

In the washing machine of one embodiment,
The first control unit 11 controls the first audio signal output unit 12 so as to output the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 when the power is turned on. Controlling the audio signal switching unit 30 to output one audio signal from the audio signal switching unit 30 to the audio output unit 40;
The second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20 turns on the communication unit 23 of the communication adapter 20 while the power is turned on and the voice output unit 40 outputs the voice based on the first voice signal. The new audio data is downloaded by control, and after the output of the audio by the first audio signal is finished, the second audio signal representing the downloaded audio data is transmitted to the communication adapter 20 as the second audio signal. Controlling the second audio signal output unit 22 to output from the output unit 22;
The first control unit 11 outputs the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit 22 of the communication adapter 20 from the audio signal switching unit 30 after the output of the audio by the first audio signal is completed. The audio signal switching unit 30 is controlled to output to the audio output unit 40.

  According to the embodiment, when the power is turned on, the first audio signal output unit 12 and the audio signal switching unit 30 are controlled by the first control unit 11 on the washing machine body side, and the first audio signal output unit 12 is controlled. The first audio signal is output from the audio signal switching unit 30 and the first audio signal is output from the audio signal switching unit 30 to the audio output unit 40. Then, the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20 controls the communication unit 23 and the second audio signal output unit 22, and the power is turned on to output the sound based on the first audio signal from the audio output unit 40. In the meantime, new audio data is downloaded, and the second audio signal representing the audio data downloaded to the communication adapter 20 is output from the second audio signal output unit 22 following the end of the audio output by the first audio signal. . At this time, the audio signal switching unit 30 is controlled by the first control unit 11 on the washing machine body side, and after the output of the audio by the first audio signal is finished, the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit 22 is output. The audio signal switching unit 30 outputs to the audio output unit 40.

  As a result, after outputting messages such as “greetings” and “previous driving status” on the washing machine body side, the time such as weather information (temperature, humidity, pollen, PM2.5) that has been downloaded is continued. Users can listen to Lee messages without a sense of incongruity.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Outer box 1a ... Opening part 2 ... Water tank 3 ... Door 10 ... Control apparatus 11 ... 1st control part 12 ... 1st audio | voice signal output part 13 ... Memory 20 ... Communication adapter 21 ... 2nd control part 22 ... 2nd audio | voice Signal output unit 23 ... Communication unit 24 ... Memory 30 ... Audio signal switching unit 40 ... Speaker (audio output unit)
50 ... Operation display section (key input section)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 60 ... Washing-drying part 70 ... Solenoid valve 90 ... Supporting member 100 ... Drum type washing dryer 101 ... Top panel 103 ... Front panel 104 ... Rear panel 105A ... Right side panel 105B ... Left side panel 106 ... Bottom stand 150 ... Washing agent Case 200 ... Wireless access point 300 ... Management server 400 ... Smartphone N ... Internet network

Claims (5)

A first audio signal output unit for outputting a first audio signal;
A first control unit for controlling the first audio signal output unit;
A communication unit that receives audio data from the outside, a second audio signal output unit that outputs a second audio signal based on the audio data, and a second control unit that controls the communication unit and the second audio signal output unit An optional communication adapter having
Audio signal switching controlled by the first control unit to selectively switch and output the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit or the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit. And
A washing machine comprising: an audio output unit that outputs audio based on the first audio signal or the second audio signal output from the audio signal switching unit. The washing machine according to claim 1,
It has a key input part,
The first controller is
Controlling the first audio signal output unit so that a key operation sound signal corresponding to the key input of the key input unit is output from the first audio signal output unit with priority over the first audio signal;
The key operation sound signal from the first audio signal output unit is output from the audio signal switching unit with priority over the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit of the communication adapter. A washing machine that controls the audio signal switching unit. The washing machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The first controller is
The first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit is output from the audio signal switching unit with priority over the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit of the communication adapter. A washing machine that controls the audio signal switching unit. The washing machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The first controller is
The second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit of the communication adapter is output from the audio signal switching unit with priority over the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit. A washing machine that controls the audio signal switching unit. In the washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The first control unit controls the first audio signal output unit to output the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit when the power is turned on, and the first audio signal To control the audio signal switching unit so as to output from the audio signal switching unit to the audio output unit,
The second control unit of the communication adapter controls the communication unit of the communication adapter to generate a new one while the power is turned on and the sound based on the first sound signal is output from the sound output unit. The audio data is downloaded, and the second audio signal representing the downloaded audio data is output from the second audio signal output unit to the communication adapter following the end of the audio output by the first audio signal. And controlling the second audio signal output unit,
The first control unit sends the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit of the communication adapter to the audio output unit from the audio signal switching unit after completing the output of the audio by the first audio signal. A washing machine that controls the audio signal switching unit to output.

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