JP2018514311A - Washing machine control method and washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

  The present invention discloses a washing machine control method and a washing machine, and relates to the field of the washing machine and its control method, and is designed to solve problems such as difficulty in practical application in existing methods. The control method of the washing machine according to the present invention is to photograph and image each laundry before putting the laundry into the washing tub or in the process of inversion / measurement of the laundry, and at least one photograph is taken by the control device. Or, based on at least one picture from the video screen, check the basic information of each laundry compared to the clothing material in the database, and the control device automatically executes the laundry program based on the basic information of the entire laundry To choose. The washing machine control method and the washing machine according to the present invention solve the problem that it is difficult to apply practically in existing methods, are easy to use, and have high accuracy in determining clothing information.

Description

  The present invention relates to a washing machine control method and a washing machine to which the control method is applied.

  In order to obtain a better washing effect, the washing machine provides different washing programs as options according to information such as material and color of the laundry. In order to avoid problems such as large errors and wasted time when manually selecting a laundry program, the user should always allow the washing machine to automatically identify clothing material information and select a laundry program. I want.

  The existing method of automatically identifying clothing material information and selecting a laundry program acquires laundry information by an image processing device and an information input device, and inputs the information to a computer program controller. It is logically determined whether or not it is suitable for mixed washing, and an optimum washing program is automatically selected for clothes suitable for mixed washing. This method does not clearly describe how to obtain laundry information, and the results are difficult to apply practically.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a method for controlling a washing machine that is easy to use and has high accuracy in determining clothing information.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine that can realize automatic identification for laundry and main recommendation for a laundry program.

  In order to achieve the object, the present invention adopts the following technical scheme.

  Each laundry is photographed and imaged before each laundry is put into the washing tub, or in the process of turning over and weighing the laundry, and the control device reads from at least one photograph or at least one video screen. A washing machine that confirms basic information of each of the laundry items based on pictures and compares with the clothing material in the database, and automatically selects a washing program based on the basic information of the entire laundry item by the control device A control method is provided.

In particular, the method comprises:
Step 1 to photograph and image each laundry,
Obtaining at least one picture or a picture from at least one video screen by means of a control device;
The control device compares the photos and pictures with clothing data in a database to confirm basic information of each laundry, and the control device automatically executes a washing program based on the basic information of the entire laundry. Preferably, step 4 is selected.

  In particular, it is preferable to record the number of washings of each garment or designated garment by the control device.

  In particular, it is preferable to photograph and image each laundry using a three-dimensional imaging technique.

  In particular, it is preferable to capture a plurality of pictures from a video and integrate the plurality of pictures to confirm basic information on clothing.

  In particular, the basic information of the garment preferably includes a color, a pattern, a texture, a material, whether or not to fade, a category, a weight, a style type, an optimum washing temperature, a washing condition, and / or a brand.

  In particular, the database is preferably installed on a local server, a remote server, or a cloud server.

  In particular, it is preferable to shoot the laundry in front of the camera before the laundry is put into the washing tub.

  In particular, the washing program preferably includes whether or not mixed washing is possible, washing time, water temperature during washing, type of detergent, number of washings and / or number of rinsings.

  On the other hand, the present invention adopts the following technical scheme.

  A washing machine to which the control method is applied, wherein the washing machine includes a photographing device and / or an imaging device, and the photographing device and / or the imaging device is attached to an inner tub, an observation window, or an upper cover of the washing machine. It has been.

  The method for controlling a washing machine according to the present invention acquires an image of a laundry by photographing and imaging, confirms basic information of each laundry through comparison, and performs washing based on the basic information of the entire laundry. By automatically selecting the program, it solves the problem that it is difficult to apply practically in the existing method, it is easy to use, and the judgment accuracy of clothing information is high.

  The washing machine according to the present invention includes a photographing device and / or an imaging device for photographing and photographing the laundry to acquire basic information of the laundry, and includes automatic identification for the laundry and main recommendation for the laundry program. Is realized and the automation level is higher.

FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a washing machine according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the technical solutions of the present invention will be further described with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.

(Preferred embodiment 1)
The preferred embodiment discloses a method for controlling a washing machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the method includes the following steps.

  Step 1: Photograph and image each laundry. Before each laundry is put into the washing tub, it may be photographed and photographed, or may be photographed and photographed in the process of inverting and weighing the laundry. What is necessary is just to determine with a concrete use condition.

  The photos and screens taken after the laundry is dumped are difficult to reflect the overall appearance of the clothing. It is preferable to open the laundry and take a picture. The picture and screen obtained at this time are the clearest and most accurate.

  Each laundry is photographed and imaged using a three-dimensional imaging technique so that the amount of information of the obtained photos and images is more abundant and each laundry can be displayed with as few pictures and photos as possible.

  When using the imaging method, the laundry is usually in an exercise state, and at this time, it is necessary to capture a plurality of pictures from the video and integrate the plurality of pictures to check the basic information of the clothing.

  Step 2: Acquire pictures from at least one picture or at least one video screen by the control device. The picture or picture must be sharp enough, otherwise it cannot be used for comparison. If there are duplicates in the photo or picture, the most vivid one is saved and the rest is deleted.

  Step 3: The control device compares the obtained photos and pictures with the clothing material in the database to confirm the basic information of each laundry. Basic information on clothing includes color, pattern, texture, material (including cotton, hemp, chemical fiber, polyester, thread, silk, down, denim, etc.), whether or not faded, category (underwear, jacket, pants, children's clothing) , Bed sheets, comforter covers, etc.), weight, style type, optimum washing temperature, washing conditions and / or brand, mainly but not limited to, and then the basis for finalizing the washing program become.

  The database may be installed on a local server, or may be installed on a remote server or a cloud server. Data reports and the like can be formed by Internet communication of things.

  After confirming the basic information on the laundry, the control device can record the number of washings of each garment or designated garment. After the number of washings of some clothes reaches a set value, the control device can give a notice to the user that “xx clothes have been worn x times, so please perform maintenance processing”. Since the control device can grasp the user's preference (preference for color, material, brand, etc.) based on the number of clothes washing, it is more suitable when recommending a new product to the user in response to the trend.

  Step 4: The laundry program is automatically selected by the control device based on the basic information of the entire laundry. The washing program includes, but is not limited to, whether or not mixed washing is possible, washing time, water temperature at the time of washing, the type of detergent, the number of washings and / or the number of rinsings.

  A washing machine to which the control method is applied includes a photographing device or an imaging device, and the photographing device or the imaging device is attached to an upper cover of the washing machine. When preparing for washing, the laundry is put into the inner tub through the opening, and the raised upper cover faces the opening of the inner tub, and it is easier because the photographing device or imaging device is installed on the upper cover. The laundry can be photographed and photographed.

(Preferred Example 2)
This preferred embodiment discloses a washing machine control method and a washing machine, and the contents thereof are basically the same as those of the preferred embodiment 1. In this control method, before each laundry is put into the washing tub or in the process of inverting and weighing the laundry, each laundry is photographed and imaged, and at least one photograph or at least one video is recorded by the control device. Based on the picture from the screen, the basic information of each laundry is confirmed in comparison with the clothing material in the database, and the laundry program is automatically selected by the control device based on the basic information of the entire laundry.

  The differences are as follows. That is, the specific steps of the control method are not limited as long as the basic information on the clothes can be determined based on a picture of the laundry or a picture from the video screen. The specific method and apparatus used for photographing / imaging are not limited as long as a clear image of clothing can be acquired. The basic information of the garment does not include only the color, pattern, texture, material, and / or brand, but may include other information that can be the basis for determining the laundry program.

  A washing machine to which the above control method is applied may include both an imaging device and an imaging device, and the imaging device and the imaging device are not limited to specific attachment positions, and both are attached to the upper cover of the washing machine. Both may be attached to the inner tub or observation window of the washing machine. The photographing device and the imaging device may be installed separately as long as the laundry can be photographed and imaged easily and accurately.

  The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principle used. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and that those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. You should understand that you can. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail by the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention. The scope of protection is determined by the appended claims.

Claims (10)

A method for controlling a washing machine,
Each laundry is photographed and imaged before each laundry is put into the washing tub, or in the process of turning over and weighing the laundry, and the control device reads from at least one photograph or at least one video screen. Checking the basic information of each laundry based on the picture and comparing with the clothing material in the database, and automatically selecting a washing program based on the basic information of the entire laundry by the control device, A control method for a washing machine. Step 1 to photograph and image each laundry,
Obtaining at least one picture or a picture from at least one video screen by means of a control device;
The control device compares the photos and pictures with clothing data in a database to confirm basic information of each laundry, and the control device automatically executes a washing program based on the basic information of the entire laundry. The method for controlling a washing machine according to claim 1, further comprising: step 4 of selecting automatically.   The method of controlling a washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of washings of each piece of clothing or designated clothing is recorded by the control device.   The method for controlling a washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the laundry is photographed and imaged using a three-dimensional imaging technique.   2. The method of controlling a washing machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of pictures are captured from a video, and the plurality of the pictures are integrated to check basic information on clothing.   The basic information of the garment includes color, pattern, texture, material, whether or not to fade, category, weight, style type, optimum washing temperature, washing condition and / or brand. The method for controlling a washing machine according to any one of claims 5 to 6.   The said database is installed in the local server, the remote server, or the cloud server, The control method of the washing machine as described in any one of Claims 1-5 characterized by the above-mentioned.   The method for controlling a washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the laundry is unfolded and photographed in front of a camera before the laundry is put into a washing tub.   6. The washing program according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the washing program includes whether or not mixed washing is possible, washing time, washing water temperature, type of detergent, number of washings and / or number of rinsings. The control method of the washing machine as described. A washing machine to which the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is applied,
The washing machine includes a photographing device and / or an imaging device, and the photographing device and / or the imaging device is attached to an inner tub, an observation window, or an upper cover of the washing machine.

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