JP2016140573A - Washing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a washing system capable of setting an optimum operation condition comprising combinations which can be set on a washing machine side, with a simple operation with respect to a portable terminal.SOLUTION: A washing system includes a washing machine (100) and a portable terminal (400). The portable terminal (400) can select, with one operation, one out of a plurality of original courses in which an operation condition comprising combinations which can be set at an operation condition setting unit (11a) of the washing machine (100) is preset, and it transmits the information of the operation condition of the selected original course to a communication unit (23) of the washing machine (100). The washing machine (100) sets the operation condition of a washing unit (60) by the operation condition setting unit (11a), based on the information of the operation condition of the original course from the portable terminal (400) received by the communication unit (23).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a laundry system.

  Conventionally, as a washing system, there is a washing system including a terminal device having an operation unit for changing the content of at least one of a series of washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying steps (for example, JP 2014-54278 gazette (patent document 1) reference).

JP 2014-54278 A

  By the way, in the above washing system, it is possible to set the operating conditions of each process of the washing machine with the terminal device, and various settings can greatly widen the driving range, while the user can set how There is a problem that the function cannot be fully utilized because it is not known whether it is good or the setting operation is complicated.

  In addition, since many users can only use it by selecting a course according to clothing from the multiple driving courses provided in the laundry system, it may not be possible to set optimal driving conditions. There is also sex.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a washing system that can set optimum operating conditions consisting of combinations that can be set on the washing machine side with a simple operation on a portable terminal.

In order to solve the above problems, the laundry system of the present invention provides:
A washing system including a washing machine and a mobile terminal,
The washing machine
A laundry section for processing laundry,
A communication unit for communicating with the mobile terminal;
An operating condition setting unit for setting the operating condition of the washing unit;
An operation control unit that controls the operation of the washing unit under the operation condition set by the operation condition setting unit,
The portable terminal can select one of a plurality of original courses in which driving conditions including combinations that can be set by the driving condition setting unit of the washing machine are set in one operation, and the selection is made. The information on the driving conditions of the original course is transmitted to the communication unit of the washing machine,
The washing machine is configured to set the driving condition of the washing unit by the driving condition setting unit based on the information on the driving condition of the original course from the portable terminal received by the communication unit.

In the laundry system of one embodiment,
The washing machine
A non-volatile storage unit that stores the operation conditions of the original course received by the communication unit is provided.

In the laundry system of one embodiment,
The washing machine
An audio output unit is provided that outputs audio explaining the content of the driving conditions of the original course received by the communication unit.

In the laundry system of one embodiment,
The washing machine
A display unit for displaying at least part of the operating conditions of the washing unit;
A key input unit for inputting the operating conditions of the washing unit,
The communication unit has MAC address information for connecting to a communication network,
When the user performs a specific operation on the key input unit, information on the MAC address of the communication unit is displayed on the display unit.

In the laundry system of one embodiment,
The washing machine
A first notification unit that notifies at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit to the mobile terminal via the communication unit;
A second notification unit that notifies the user of at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit;
A notification setting unit configured to set whether or not to notify at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit from the second notification unit.

The washing machine of the present invention
The laundry department,
An operation control unit for controlling the operation of the washing unit;
A communication unit that communicates with other devices via a communication network;
A display unit for displaying at least part of the operating conditions of the washing unit;
A key input unit for inputting the operating conditions of the washing unit,
The communication unit has MAC address information for connecting to the communication network,
When the user performs a specific operation on the key input unit, information on the MAC address of the communication unit is displayed on the display unit.

The washing machine of the present invention
The laundry department,
An operation control unit for controlling the operation of the washing unit;
A communication unit that communicates with the mobile terminal;
A first notification unit that notifies at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit to the mobile terminal via the communication unit;
A second notification unit that notifies the user of at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit;
And a notification setting unit configured to set whether or not to notify at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit from the second notification unit.

  As is clear from the above, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a washing system capable of setting optimum operating conditions including combinations that can be set on the washing machine side with a simple operation on the portable terminal.

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a washing system 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 diagram showing an operation display unit of the drum type washing and drying machine. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a display unit of the smartphone. FIG. 6 is a schematic configuration diagram of a washing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the MAC address display function of the drum type washer / dryer of the washing system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the laundry system 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 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the washing system includes a drum-type washing / drying machine 100, a wireless access point 200, and a smartphone 400 (smartphone: multifunctional mobile phone) as an example of a portable terminal that communicates with the drum-type washing / drying machine 100. ).

  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 unit 50a as an example of a key input unit. The operation display part 50 which has the display part 50b, and the washing-drying part 60 as an example of the washing part which processes laundry are provided. Here, the washing / drying unit 60 includes a water tank 2 (shown in FIG. 2) and a well-known washing and dewatering tank (drum), 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. The memory 13 is a non-volatile storage unit capable of rewriting stored information, and the stored information does not disappear even when the drum type washing and 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 first control unit 11 of the control device 10 includes a microcomputer, an input / output circuit, and the like, and controls an operation condition setting unit 11 a that sets operation conditions of the washing and drying unit 60 and an operation of the washing and drying unit 60. And an operation control unit 11b.

  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 smartphone 400 via the wireless access point 200. More specifically, the communication adapter 20 uses Wi-Fi (registered trademark) communication standard, for example, and transmits information to the smartphone 400 via the wireless access point 200, or receives information from the smartphone 400. To do.

  Note that the communication adapter 20 and the smartphone 400 may be communicatively connected using Bluetooth (registered trademark) without the wireless access point 200.

  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.

  The operation display unit 50 displays a number display unit 523 (shown in FIG. 4) for displaying a reserved time for driving for processing laundry or displaying a remaining driving time during driving for processing laundry. Have.

  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.

  FIG. 4 shows the operation display unit 50 of the drum type washing and drying machine 100. In FIG. 4, 501 is a bath key, 502 is a reservation key, 503 is a wash key, 504 is a rinse key, 505 is a dehydration key, 506 is a dry key, 507 is a dehydration degree key, 508 is a dry degree key, and 509 is a laundry. Key 510, Wash-dry key, 511 Dry key, 512 Refresh key, 513 Unlock key, 514 Power on key, 515 Power off key, 516 Start / Pause key. These keys are tact switches (mechanical switches).

  The washing key 503, the rinsing key 504, the dehydration key 505, and the drying key 506 are process keys for setting the time of the washing process, the rinsing process, the dehydration process, and the drying process (the number of rinsing processes is the number of times).

  A washing key 509, a washing to drying key 510, and a drying key 511 are course keys for setting an operation course.

  The bath water key 501 is used to select whether to use bath water. Specifically, every time the bath water key 501 is pressed, the process using the bath water is switched to “washing process”, “washing process and rinsing process”, and “none”. Here, according to the process of using the selected bath water, “wash” and “rinse” of the wash rinse display section 521 above the bath water key 501 are turned on / off.

  The reservation key 502 is for reserving the operation end time. Specifically, the operation end time (reservation time) displayed on the numeric display unit 523 is reserved using the process keys (503 to 506).

  On the upper side of the reservation key 502, a reservation display portion 520 of a clock figure that is lit during standby for reservation operation is arranged.

  Further, on the upper side of the reservation display section 520, an explanation display section 522 for explaining the meaning of the numbers displayed on the number display section 523 is arranged. Depending on the display of the number display unit 523, the explanation display unit 522 may light one of [Reservation (Time)], [Remaining (Hour: Minute)], and [Detergent (Cup)], or Everything goes out.

  A washing key 503, a rinsing key 504, a dehydration key 505, and a drying key 506 are used to change or confirm the course operation contents (washing process, rinsing process, dehydration process, drying process). By using the washing key 503, the rinsing key 504, the dehydrating key 505, and the drying key 506, it is possible to set each process individually and to set an operation course (my home style) desired by the user.

  The dehydration degree key 507 is used to select the degree of the dehydration process from the three types of low vibration, standard, and smooth. Here, depending on the degree of the selected dehydration step, one of [Low vibration], [Standard] and [Smooth] of the degree display section 529 above the dehydration degree key 507 is lit.

  Further, the drying degree key 508 is used to select the degree of the drying process from three of careful, standard, and conservative. Here, according to the degree of the selected drying step, one of “careful”, “standard”, and “moderate” of the degree display portion 529 above the degree-of-drying key 508 is lit.

  A washing key 509 is used to select a washing course (operation contents are a washing process, a rinsing process, and a dehydrating process) from six types: standard, careful, soft, dry, blanket, and tank washing. Here, when one of the washing courses is selected, the vicinity of the washing key 509 and the upper part are turned on, and [Standard] of the course display unit 530 on the upper side of the washing key 509 is selected according to the selected washing course. Any one of [Narrow], [Soft], [Dry], [Blanket] and [Tank Wash] lights up.

  The wash-dry key 510 selects the wash-dry course (operations are washing process, rinsing process, dehydration process, drying process) from the standard, meticulous, soft, indoor drying, blanket, tank washing. It is. Here, when one of the washing to drying course is selected, the vicinity of the washing to drying key 510 and the upper part are lit, and the course on the upper side of the washing to drying key 510 is selected according to the selected washing to drying course. Any one of [standard], [careful], [soft], [dry room], [blanket], and [bath cleaning] of the display unit 530 is lit.

  A drying key 511 is used to select a drying course from five: standard, soft, dry, blanket, and bath cleaning. Here, when one of the drying courses is selected, the vicinity of the drying key 511 and the upper part are turned on, and [Standard] of the course display unit 530 on the upper side of the drying key 511 is selected according to the selected drying course. One of [Soft], [Dry], [Blanket] and [Tank Wash] lights up.

  A refresh key 512 is used to select a refresh course from stationary and rotating. Here, when any one of the refresh courses is selected, the vicinity of the refresh key 512 and the upper part thereof are lit, and according to the selected refresh course, [Still] on the course display portion 530 above the refresh key 512 is selected. One of the [Rotation] lights up. Here, when the refresh course is selected to be stationary, ions are supplied from the ion generation unit (not shown) into the washing / dehydrating tank while the washing / dehydrating tank (not shown) is stationary, while the refresh course When rotation is selected, ions are supplied from the ion generation unit (not shown) into the washing and dewatering tank while rotating the washing and dewatering tank.

  The lock release key 513 is used to release a door lock that prohibits the opening and closing of the door 3 during operation. Here, when the door is locked, “door lock” of the door lock display portion 533 on the upper side of the lock release key 513 is turned on.

  In FIG. 4, 518 is a listening key operated when listening to a voice message, 524 is a wrinkle prevention display section, 525 is a water injection display section (water injection rinsing: lit / irrigation: off), 526 is a process display section ([washing (Minute)], [rinse (times)], [dehydration (minute)], [dry (minute)]), 527 is a drying time display ([automatic], [90], [60], [30]) Reference numeral 528 denotes a Wi-Fi display unit that displays that Wi-Fi is in a communicable state, reference numeral 531 denotes a home-style display unit, and reference numeral 532 denotes an original display unit. In addition, each display unit of the operation display unit 50 is provided with an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like on the back side.

  In the drum type washing and drying machine 100, when the power-on key 514 is pressed, the drum type washing and drying machine is turned on. Note that when the power-off key 515 is pressed in the power-on state, the drum-type washing and drying machine is turned off.

  Next, for example, when the start / pause key 516 is pressed in a state where the washing course is selected by operating the washing key 509, washing is performed with the operation content of the selected washing course.

  FIG. 5 shows the display unit 401 of the smartphone 400.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the smartphone 400 includes a display unit 401 and a home key 402 provided on the lower side of the display unit 401. When an application for setting an original course is downloaded to the smartphone 400 and activated, an original course setting screen for setting a desired original course in the drum type washing and drying machine 100 from a list of a plurality of original courses is displayed.

  On the upper side of the display unit 401, characters “original course setting” are displayed, and on the lower side, four selection keys (Doroko 411, Y-shirt 412, curtain 413, towel 414) are displayed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the towel 414 (white characters on a black background) is selected from the four selection keys, the operating conditions of the original course (towel) are transmitted from the smartphone 400 to the drum type washer / dryer 100. . In the first embodiment, the smartphone 400 and the drum type washer / dryer 100 are connected by Wi-Fi via the wireless access point 200.

Then, based on the operating conditions of the original course (towel) received by the communication adapter 20 of the drum type washing and drying machine 100, as shown in the operation display unit 50 shown in FIG.
Washing-drying course: Soft Washing: 15 minutes Rinse water injection: 2 times Automatic dehydration Automatic drying Dehydration degree: Smooth Drying degree: Careful setting.

  Here, when the original display unit 532 is turned on, the user can recognize that the operating conditions of the downloaded original course are set.

  At this time, the key 518 blinks when the user listens, and when the user listens and operates the key 518, a voice message explaining the contents of the original course is output from the speaker 40. This makes it easy for the user to know what original course is set.

  In the first embodiment, the voice message may be synthesized based on the set original course driving conditions, or voice message data from the smartphone 400 together with the information on the driving conditions of the original course from the smartphone 400. You may make it transmit to the communication adapter 20 of the drum type washing-drying machine 100. FIG.

  Note that when the operating conditions of the downloaded original course are set, a voice message explaining the contents of the original course may be output from the speaker 40.

  According to the laundry system configured as described above, the operation condition setting unit 11a of the drum type washing and drying machine 100 sets the operation condition based on the operation of the operation display unit 50 by the user. For example, it may be selected from a plurality of operation courses registered in advance in the drum type washing and drying machine 100, or each process may be set individually.

  Alternatively, in the smartphone 400, any one of a plurality of original courses in which driving conditions including combinations that can be set by the driving condition setting unit 11a of the drum type washing and drying machine 100 are selected in one operation is selected. . Information on the operating conditions of the selected original course is transmitted from the smartphone 400 to the communication unit 23 of the drum type washer / dryer 100. And if the communication part 23 of the drum type washing / drying machine 100 receives the information on the driving condition of the original course from the smartphone 400, the driving condition of the drum type washing / drying machine 100 is based on the information on the driving condition of the original course. The operating condition is set by the setting unit 11a. Thereby, the optimal driving | running condition consisting of the combination which can be set in the drum type washing-dryer 100 side can be set with simple operation with respect to the smart phone 400. FIG.

  The operating conditions of the original course are a combination that the user can set by operating the operation display unit 50 a plurality of times in the drum type washing and drying machine 100, and a plurality of pre-registered conditions in the drum type washing and drying machine 100. The driving conditions are different from the driving course. As a result, it is possible to select a plurality of driving courses different from the registered driving courses for the drum type washing and drying machine 100 with a limited number of registered driving courses. The operation conditions of the original course set in the drum type washing and drying machine 100 can be set by operating a plurality of keys on the operation display unit 50 of the drum type washing and drying machine 100, and the operation conditions desired by the user are collectively displayed. It is set in. Further, since the operation conditions of the original course set in the drum type washing and drying machine 100 can be changed based on the user's key operation, convenience is improved.

  In addition, since the operation condition of the original course received by the communication unit 23 of the drum type washing and drying machine 100 is stored in the memory 13 (nonvolatile storage unit), even if the power of the drum type washing and drying machine 100 is turned off, It can be used when the drum-type washing / drying machine 100 is turned on next time while maintaining the operating conditions of the original course, and does not need to be set again from the smartphone 400, thereby improving convenience.

  Moreover, the audio | voice explaining the content of the driving | running condition of the said original course received with the communication part 23 of the said drum type washing-drying machine 100 is output from the speaker 40 (audio | voice output part). Thereby, the content of the original course set by the user from the smartphone 400 can be easily confirmed.

  In the laundry system, a new original course can be easily added to the list by updating the original course setting application of the smartphone 400.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 6 shows a schematic configuration diagram of a washing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The laundry system of the second embodiment has the same configuration as the laundry system of the first embodiment except for communication with the management server 300, and uses FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the washing system includes a drum type washing and drying machine 100 installed indoors, a wireless access point 200, an outdoor management server 300 that communicates with the drum type washing and drying machine 100, and the management server. And a smartphone 400 as an example of a mobile terminal that communicates with 300.

  The communication adapter 20 of the drum type washing and drying machine 100 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 and receives information from the management server 300 via the wireless access point 200 and the Internet network N. 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.

  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 setting information related to laundry processing (such as operating conditions of the original course) is stored in the management server 300 as information from the smartphone 400, the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 communicates with the management server 300. It connects, acquires the said setting information from the management server 300, and can perform the process according to this setting information to the laundry. Although not shown, a broadband router is installed between the management server 300 and the wireless access point 200.

  In addition, the first control unit 11 of the control device 10 communicates with the smartphone 400, the operation condition setting unit 11 a that sets the operation condition of the washing and drying unit 60, the operation control unit 11 b that controls the operation of the washing and drying unit 60, and the smartphone 400. Whether to notify the user of error information from the first notification unit 11c, the operation display unit 50 and the speaker 40, and whether to notify the error information from the second notification unit 11d. A notification setting unit 11e.

  In addition, the first notification unit 11c and the second notification unit 11d may notify the user of the operation state of the washing / drying unit 60 (washing unit) instead of the error information. Both may be notified to the user.

  According to the laundry system configured as described above, information on the operating conditions of the original course selected by the smartphone 400 is transmitted from the smartphone 400 to the communication unit 23 of the drum type washing and drying machine 100 via the management server 300.

  The laundry system of the second embodiment has the same effects as the laundry system of the first embodiment.

  The first notification unit 11 c of the drum type washing and drying machine 100 notifies the smartphone 400 of the error information and the operation state of the washing and drying unit 60 (washing unit) via the communication unit 23. At this time, when it is set to notify from the second notification unit 11d by the notification setting unit 11e based on the key operation of the operation display unit 50 by the user, the numerical display unit 523 displays the error information and the operation state of the washing / drying unit 60. (Shown in FIG. 4) is displayed with a code such as “EOO” (O is a number). For example, error information includes “cannot supply water”, “door is open”, “waste thread filter is clogged”, “cannot dehydrate”, “motor does not rotate”, and the like. The operation state of the washing / drying unit 60 includes “the drying filter is clogged”, “the amount of laundry is large”, and the like.

  On the other hand, if the notification setting unit 11e is set not to notify the second notification unit 11d based on the key operation of the operation display unit 50 by the user, error information or the operation state of the washing / drying unit 60 (washing unit) is indicated to the user. Do not notify. Thereby, it is possible to avoid a troublesome notification from the drum-type washing / drying machine 100 side to a user who only needs to be notified to the smartphone 400.

  In the washing system of the second embodiment, the notification setting unit 11e of the drum type washing and drying machine 100 sets whether or not to notify the smartphone 400 of the operation state, but the smartphone 400 uses the drum type washing and drying machine. Whether or not to notify the smartphone 400 of the driving state of 100 may be set. As described above, the setting from the smartphone 400 enables the user to stop the notification from the drum type washer / dryer 100 at bedtime when notification at night or the like is troublesome.

  Moreover, according to the content notified to a user, you may make it set automatically whether to notify with the drum type washing-drying machine 100, and whether to notify to the smart phone 400. FIG. For example, for a door error ("door is open") that can be handled by the user, the drum type washing and drying machine 100 notifies the smartphone 400 and notifies the smartphone 400 that the motor error ("motor" In the case of a failure such as “does not rotate”), only the smartphone 400 may be notified.

  In the second embodiment, the error information and the operation state of the washing / drying unit 60 (washing unit) are notified. However, the notification is not limited to the error information and the operation state of the washing unit. Notification such as may be used.

  Further, although the error information and the operation state of the washing / drying unit 60 (washing unit) are displayed by the hexadecimal code on the numeric display unit 523 of the 7 segment display, it may be displayed by characters or pictures on a liquid crystal display or the like.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the MAC address display function of the drum type washing / drying machine 100 of the washing system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The washing system of the third embodiment has the same configuration as the washing system of the first embodiment except for the MAC address display function of the drum type washing and drying machine 100, and FIGS.

  In the laundry system according to the third embodiment, MAC address information for connecting to a communication network is stored in the memory 24 of the communication adapter 20 attached as an option to the drum type washing and drying machine 100 shown in FIG. .

  When the power-on key 514 (shown in FIG. 4) of the drum type washing and drying machine 100 is pressed to turn on the power, a setting state in which the operation content can be set while maintaining the previous operation condition is set. When a specific key is operated on the operation display unit 50 from this setting state, a MAC address request signal is output from the first control unit 11 of the control device 10 to the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20. Receiving this MAC address request signal, the second controller 21 of the communication adapter 20 transmits the MAC address information stored in the memory 24 to the first controller 11 of the controller 10. In response to the MAC address information from the communication adapter 20, the control device 10 displays the upper 4 digits of the 12-digit MAC address on the numeric display unit 523 (shown in FIG. 4).

  For example, when the refresh key 512 (shown in FIG. 4) is pressed while holding the lock release key 513 (shown in FIG. 4), “1234” (hexadecimal number) is displayed as shown on the left side of FIG. At this time, “wash” is lit in the process display portion 526.

  When the rinsing key 504 (shown in FIG. 4) is pressed from the display state of the upper 4 digits, the middle 4 digits of the 12-digit MAC address are displayed. For example, as shown in the center of FIG. 7, “56AB” (hexadecimal number) is displayed on the numeric display unit 523. At this time, “rinse” is lit in the process display portion 526. In the number display portion 523, “B” is displayed as “b”.

  When the dehydration key 505 (shown in FIG. 4) is pressed from this middle 4-digit display state, the lower 4 digits of the 12-digit MAC address are displayed. For example, “CDEF” (hexadecimal number) is displayed on the numeric display unit 523 as shown on the right side of FIG. At this time, “Dehydration” is lit on the process display portion 526. In the number display portion 523, D "is displayed as" d ".

  This notifies the user of the 12-digit MAC address “123456ABCDEF” (hexadecimal number).

  Next, when the wash key 503 (shown in FIG. 4) is pressed from the display state of the lower 4 digits, the upper 4 digits are displayed on the left side of FIG.

  When the dehydration key 505 is pressed from the upper 4 digits display state, the lower 4 digits of the 12 digit MAC address are displayed. Further, when the rinse key 504 is pressed from the lower 4 digits display state, the 12 digits are displayed. The middle 4 digits of the MAC address are displayed. When the wash key 503 is pressed from the middle 4 digits display state, the upper 4 digits are displayed.

  When the refresh key 512 is pressed in each of the upper 4 digit display state, middle 4 digit display state, and lower 4 digit display state shown in FIG. 7, the original setting state is restored.

  According to the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 configured as described above, when the user performs a specific operation on the operation display unit 50 (key input unit), the MAC address display function displays the MAC address information of the communication unit 23. The user can confirm the MAC address without attaching a sticker on which the MAC address is written on the drum-type washing / drying machine 100 main body.

  Further, even if the communication adapter 20 is replaced due to a failure or the like, the user can check the new MAC address after replacement by the MAC address display function without performing any special work.

  Further, when producing the drum type washing and drying machine 100, the MAC address of the communication adapter 20 can be confirmed by the MAC address display function, and the work of clearly indicating the MAC address on the main body (such as sticking a sticker) can be omitted, simplifying the work process. Can be

  In the third embodiment, the MAC address is displayed by the hexadecimal code on the 7-segment display number display unit 523, but may be displayed by a liquid crystal display or the like.

  Conventionally, in home appliances with communication functions, the MAC address is attached to the side of the device with a sticker or the like. However, depending on the position of the sticker on the side of the device, the user may be obstructed by the wall or furniture to set the MAC address. There are cases where it cannot be confirmed, and the washing machine requires special processing that does not discolor or deteriorate even when water or detergent is applied to the seal. Moreover, even if the MAC address is described in a document such as an instruction manual, it cannot be said that the user can easily confirm it. Furthermore, when an optional communication adapter is retrofitted, there is a similar problem because it cannot be described in home appliances in advance.

  With respect to such a problem, in the drum type washer / dryer 100 of the third embodiment, the MAC address display function allows the user to check the MAC address, and without using a seal that changes color or deteriorates with water or detergent. That's it.

  In the first to third embodiments, the laundry system including the smartphone 400 as an example of the portable terminal has been described. However, the portable terminal is not limited to this, and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) or mobile It may be a PC (personal computer) or the like.

  Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described, the present invention is not limited to the first to third 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-3rd embodiment is good also as one Embodiment of this invention.

  The present invention and the embodiment are summarized as follows.

The laundry system of this invention
A washing system including a washing machine 100 and a portable terminal 400,
The washing machine 100 is
A laundry unit 60 for processing laundry;
A communication unit 23 for communicating with the portable terminal 400;
An operating condition setting unit 11a for setting the operating conditions of the washing unit 60;
An operation control unit 11b for controlling the operation of the washing unit 60 under the operation conditions set by the operation condition setting unit 11a,
The portable terminal 400 can select one of a plurality of original courses in which driving conditions including combinations that can be set by the driving condition setting unit 11a of the washing machine 100 are set in one operation, Information on the operating conditions of the selected original course is transmitted to the communication unit 23 of the washing machine 100,
The washing machine 100 sets the operation condition of the washing unit 60 by the operation condition setting unit 11a based on the information of the operation condition of the original course from the portable terminal 400 received by the communication unit 23. It is characterized by.

  According to the above configuration, in the mobile terminal 400, one original course is selected by one operation from a plurality of original courses in which driving conditions including combinations that can be set by the driving condition setting unit 11a of the washing machine 100 are preset. Then, information on the operating conditions of the selected original course is transmitted to the communication unit 23 of the washing machine 100. Then, when the communication unit 23 of the washing machine 100 receives the information on the driving condition of the original course from the portable terminal 400, the driving condition setting unit 11a of the washing machine 100 performs the washing based on the information on the driving condition of the original course. The operating conditions of the unit 60 are set. Thereby, the optimal driving | running condition which consists of the combination which can be set with the driving | running condition setting part 11a by the simple operation with respect to the portable terminal 400 can be set. Since the set operating conditions can be changed by the operating condition setting unit 11a of the washing machine 100, convenience is improved.

In the laundry system of one embodiment,
The washing machine 100 is
A non-volatile storage unit 13 for storing the operating conditions of the original course received by the communication unit 23 is provided.

  According to the embodiment, since the operation condition of the original course received by the communication unit 23 of the washing machine 100 is stored in the nonvolatile storage unit 13, the operation of the original course is performed even when the washing machine 100 is turned off. The conditions are maintained and can be used when the washing machine 100 is turned on next time, and there is no need to set it again from the portable terminal 400, thereby improving convenience.

In the laundry system of one embodiment,
The washing machine 100 is
An audio output unit 40 is provided that outputs audio that explains the contents of the driving conditions of the original course received by the communication unit 23.

  According to the above embodiment, since the voice output unit 40 outputs the voice describing the content of the driving conditions of the original course received by the communication unit 23 of the washing machine 100, the user can set the original course set by the user from the portable terminal 400. The contents can be easily confirmed.

In the laundry system of one embodiment,
The washing machine 100 is
A display unit 50b for displaying at least a part of the operating conditions of the washing unit 60;
A key input unit 50a for inputting operating conditions of the washing unit 60,
The communication unit 23 has MAC address information for connecting to a communication network,
When the user performs a specific operation on the key input unit 50a, the MAC address information of the communication unit 23 is displayed on the display unit 50b.

  According to the above-described embodiment, when a user performs a specific operation on the key input unit 50a of the washing unit 60, the MAC address information of the communication unit 23 is displayed. The user can confirm the MAC address without attaching a sticker.

In the laundry system of one embodiment,
The washing machine 100 is
A first notification unit 11c that notifies at least one of the error information or the driving state of the washing unit 60 to the portable terminal 400 via the communication unit 23;
A second notification unit 11d that notifies the user of at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit 60;
And a notification setting unit 11e that sets whether or not to notify at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit 60 from the second notification unit 11d.

  According to the embodiment, the first notification unit 11 c of the washing machine 100 notifies the mobile terminal 400 of the error information (or the operating state of the washing unit 60) via the communication unit 23. At this time, when the notification setting unit 11e is set not to notify the second notification unit 11d, the second notification unit 11d does not notify the user of error information (or the operating state of the washing unit 60). Thereby, it is possible to avoid annoying notification from the washing machine 100 side to a user who is sufficient with notification to the portable terminal 400.

The washing machine 100 of the present invention
Washing unit 60;
An operation control unit 11b for controlling the operation of the washing unit 60;
A communication unit that communicates with other devices via a communication network;
A display unit 50b for displaying at least a part of the operating conditions of the washing unit 60;
A key input unit 50a for inputting operating conditions of the washing unit 60,
The communication unit 23 has MAC address information for connecting to the communication network,
Information on the MAC address of the communication unit 23 is displayed on the display unit 50b when a user performs a specific operation on the key input unit 50a.

  According to the above configuration, when the user performs a specific operation on the key input unit 50a of the washing unit 60, the MAC address information of the communication unit 23 is displayed on the display unit 50b. The user can confirm the MAC address without putting a sticker on which is written.

The washing machine 100 of the present invention
Washing unit 60;
An operation control unit 11b for controlling the operation of the washing unit 60;
A communication unit 23 that communicates with the mobile terminal 400;
A first notification unit 11c that notifies at least one of the error information or the driving state of the washing unit 60 to the portable terminal 400 via the communication unit 23;
A second notification unit 11d that notifies the user of at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit 60;
And a notification setting unit 11e that sets whether or not to notify at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit 60 from the second notification unit 11d.

  According to the said structure, the 1st notification part 11c notifies error information (or the driving | running state of the washing part 60) to the portable terminal 400 via the communication part 23. FIG. At this time, when the notification setting unit 11e is set not to notify the second notification unit 11d, the second notification unit 11d does not notify the user of error information (or the operating state of the washing unit 60). Thereby, it is possible to avoid annoying notification from the washing machine 100 side to a user who is sufficient with notification to the portable terminal 400.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Outer box 1a ... Opening part 2 ... Water tank 3 ... Door 10 ... Control apparatus 11 ... 1st control part 11a ... Operation condition setting part 11b ... Operation control part 11c ... 1st notification part 11d ... 2nd notification part 11e ... Notification Setting unit 12 ... first audio signal output unit 13 ... memory 20 ... communication adapter 21 ... second control unit 22 ... second audio signal output unit 23 ... communication unit 24 ... memory 30 ... audio signal switching unit 40 ... speaker (audio output) Part)
50 ... Operation display section (key input section)
50a ... operation unit 50b ... display unit 60 ... laundry drying unit (laundry unit)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 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 ... Laundry case 200 ... Wireless access Point 300 ... Management server 400 ... Smartphone 401 ... Display unit 402 ... Home key N ... Internet network

Claims (5)

A washing system including a washing machine and a mobile terminal,
The washing machine
A laundry section for processing laundry,
A communication unit for communicating with the mobile terminal;
An operating condition setting unit for setting the operating condition of the washing unit;
An operation control unit that controls the operation of the washing unit under the operation condition set by the operation condition setting unit,
The portable terminal can select one of a plurality of original courses in which driving conditions including combinations that can be set by the driving condition setting unit of the washing machine are set in one operation, and the selection is made. The information on the driving conditions of the original course is transmitted to the communication unit of the washing machine,
The washing machine sets the driving condition of the washing unit by the driving condition setting unit based on the information of the driving condition of the original course from the portable terminal received by the communication unit. system. In the washing system according to claim 1,
The washing machine
A washing system comprising a non-volatile storage unit that stores operating conditions of the original course received by the communication unit. In the washing system according to claim 1 or 2,
The washing machine
A washing system, comprising: an audio output unit that outputs audio explaining the contents of the driving conditions of the original course received by the communication unit. In the washing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The washing machine
A display unit for displaying at least part of the operating conditions of the washing unit;
A key input unit for inputting the operating conditions of the washing unit,
The communication unit has MAC address information for connecting to a communication network,
A washing system, wherein a user performs a specific operation on the key input unit to display information on the MAC address of the communication unit on the display unit. In the washing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The washing machine
A first notification unit that notifies at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit to the mobile terminal via the communication unit;
A second notification unit that notifies the user of at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit;
A washing system comprising: a notification setting unit configured to set whether or not to notify at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit from the second notification unit.