JP2023170960A - Dish washing system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a highly convenient dish washing system capable of appropriately washing dishes placed on a dish basket.SOLUTION: A dish washing system 10 includes a dishwasher 1, a server 60, and a portable terminal 70. The dishwasher 1 includes a dish basket 9 on which dishes TW can be placed for washing the dishes TW placed on the dish basket 9. The server 60 stores equipment information 601 including a configuration of the dish basket 9. The server 60 and the portable terminal 70 create dish information including information on types and quantity of the dishes TW washed by the dishwasher 1. Furthermore, the server 60 creates position information, which is a proposal for an arrangement position of the dishes TW placed on the dish basket 9, and order information, which is a proposal for an arrangement order of the dishes TW placed on the dish basket 9 on the basis of the equipment information 601 and the dish information. The portable terminal 70 at least executes notification of the order information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to dishwashing systems.

A conventional dishwasher is disclosed in Patent Document 1. This dishwasher includes a washing tank, a washing means, and a dish basket. The washing tank can accommodate tableware such as large plates, small plates, and bowls. The cleaning means is provided within the cleaning layer and is capable of spraying cleaning water into the cleaning tank.

The tableware basket is provided within the washing tank. The tableware basket can hold tableware. Further, a plurality of designated positions are preset in the tableware basket depending on the types of tableware to be placed. Furthermore, the tableware basket is provided with a plurality of display sections. Each display section is arranged near the designated position. Each display section is composed of a graphic of a tableware that can be placed at a designated position and characters indicating the name of the tableware.

In this dishwasher, when placing tableware in the tableware basket, each display section makes it easy for the user to determine the designated position according to the type of tableware. Therefore, in this dishwasher, the user can easily place tableware in the dishwasher basket, making the dishwasher highly convenient.

JP2016-32567A

Incidentally, depending on the type of tableware to be washed in a dishwasher, there may be no instructions on the display section, making it difficult for the user to determine in which designated position the tableware should be placed. In addition, when placing multiple tableware in a tableware basket, the display section is hidden by the tableware placed first, making it difficult for the user to determine in which designated position the subsequent tableware should be placed. There is a risk that it will disappear. In these cases, if the user arbitrarily decides to place the tableware in the tableware basket and places the tableware in a position different from the originally designated position, there is a risk that the tableware will not be properly cleaned by the cleaning means. be.

Furthermore, there may be cases where the tableware placed earlier becomes an obstruction and makes it impossible to place subsequent tableware at the designated position. As a result, when the user takes out the tableware that has already been placed from the tableware basket and re-places the tableware in the tableware basket, the user feels troublesome and the convenience is impaired.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a dishwashing system that is highly convenient and can suitably wash the tableware placed in the tableware basket. This is an issue that must be resolved.

The dishwashing system of the present invention includes a washing tank for storing tableware, a washing means capable of injecting washing water into the washing tank, and a washing means configured based on the performance of the washing means and provided in the washing tank. , a dishwasher having a tableware basket in which the tableware can be placed, and washing the tableware placed in the tableware basket;
Storage means for storing device information including the configuration of the tableware basket;
Information creation means for creating tableware information including information on the type and quantity of the tableware to be washed in the dishwasher;
a first proposal creation unit that creates position information that is a proposal for a placement position of the tableware in the tableware basket based on the device information and the tableware information;
a second proposal creation means for creating order information that is a proposal for the order of placing the tableware in the tableware basket based on the device information and the tableware information;
The apparatus is characterized in that it includes a notification means for notifying at least the order information.

In the dishwashing system of the present invention, the storage means stores device information. This device information includes the configuration of the tableware basket. Here, the tableware basket is configured based on the performance of the cleaning means. In other words, the tableware basket is configured so that the performance of the cleaning means is exhibited for the tableware placed therein.

Further, in this dishwashing system, the information creation means creates tableware information. This tableware information includes information on the type and quantity of tableware to be washed in the dishwasher. Then, the first proposal creation means creates position information, and the second proposal creation means creates order information.

Here, the first proposal creation means creates location information based on the device information and tableware information. Similarly, the second proposal creation means creates order information based on the device information and tableware information. In other words, the first proposal creation means and the second proposal creation means create position information and order information, respectively, taking into account not only the shape and quantity information of the tableware, but also the configuration of the tableware basket and ultimately the performance of the cleaning means. do. Note that the position information created by the first proposal creation means, that is, the proposal for the placement position of the tableware in the tableware basket, includes, for example, a proposal for the specific position when placing the tableware in the tableware basket. Other suggestions include the spacing between tableware when placed in a tableware basket.

Then, the order information is notified by the notification means. For this reason, in this dishwashing system, when the user places dishes in the dishwasher in order according to the order information, the dishes placed earlier in the dishwasher get in the way, and the subsequent dishes are placed in the dishwasher. There is no possibility of a situation where the food cannot be placed in the tableware basket.

In this way, by having the user place the tableware in the dishwasher basket according to the order information, this dishwashing system eliminates the need for the user to judge the order in which the tableware is placed in the dishwasher basket. , tableware can be easily placed in the tableware basket.

Therefore, the tableware washing system of the present invention exhibits high convenience and can suitably wash the tableware placed in the tableware basket.

The dishwashing system of the present invention may include user information acquisition means for acquiring user information that is information on the position of the user with respect to the dishwasher basket. Preferably, the second proposal creation means creates the order information based on the user information.

In this case, the second proposal creation means creates the order information taking into account the position of the user with respect to the tableware basket, so the user can more easily place the tableware in the tableware basket. .

Moreover, it is preferable that the notification means notifies location information. In this case, when the user places the tableware in the tableware basket according to the position information, the cleaning means, and by extension the dishwasher, can suitably perform its performance on these tableware. Here, as described above, in the dishwashing system of the present invention, the first proposal creation means creates the position information based on the equipment information and the tableware information, and the second proposal creation means creates the position information based on the equipment information and the tableware information. Create order information based on Therefore, at this time, by having the user place the tableware in the tableware basket in order according to the order information, the user can place the tableware in the tableware basket according to the position information.

Further, the dishwashing system of the present invention may include an image creation means for creating a dishware image by photographing the dishes to be washed in the dishwasher. Preferably, the information creation means creates tableware information based on the tableware image. In this case, the tableware information can be easily created, making it more convenient.

Further, in this case, the information creation means can create dirt information that is information regarding dirt on the tableware based on the tableware image. Preferably, the tableware information includes dirt information. As a result, position information and order information are created taking into account dirt attached to the tableware. Therefore, by placing the tableware in the tableware basket according to the order information and washing the tableware, it is possible to suitably remove stains from the tableware.

The dishwashing system of the present invention may include an image creation means for creating a tableware image by photographing tableware to be washed in a dishwasher. Preferably, the notification means includes a display section that displays at least order information and tableware images. In this case, the user can easily place the tableware in the tableware basket through the order information and tableware image displayed on the display unit.

The tableware washing system of the present invention exhibits high convenience and can suitably wash tableware placed in a tableware basket.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an example dishwashing system. FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a dishwasher according to the dishwashing system of the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a tableware basket in the tableware washing system of the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a mobile terminal related to the dishwashing system of the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure for creating tableware information, etc., related to the tableware washing system of the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which tableware is photographed in the tableware washing system of the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the dishwashing basket and the user in the dishwashing system of the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing notification of position information and order information in the dishwashing system of the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing notification of position information and order information in the dishwashing system of the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a tableware image, a proposal standby image, etc. displayed on a display in the tableware washing system of the embodiment. (A) of FIG. 10 shows a tableware image, a decision icon, a correction icon, and an end icon. (B) of FIG. 10 shows a proposal standby image, a start icon, and an end icon. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a tableware image, a proposal execution image, etc. displayed on a display in the tableware washing system of the embodiment. (A) of FIG. 11 shows a tableware image, an instruction frame, and a decision icon. (B) of FIG. 11 shows a proposal execution image, a placement icon, and an end icon. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing tableware images, proposal execution images, etc. displayed on a display in the tableware washing system of the embodiment. (A) of FIG. 12 shows a tableware image, an instruction frame, and a decision icon. (B) of FIG. 12 shows a proposal execution image, a placement icon, and an end icon. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating a proposal end image and an end icon displayed on a display in the dishwashing system of the embodiment.

Embodiments embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the dishwashing system 10 of the embodiment includes a dishwasher 1, a server 60, and a mobile terminal 70. The server 60 is an example of "storage means", "information creation means", "first proposal creation means", and "second proposal creation means" in the present invention. Furthermore, the mobile terminal 70 is an example of a "notification means", a "user information acquisition means", and an "image creation means" in the present invention.

In this embodiment, each arrow shown in FIG. 2 defines the front-back direction and the up-down direction of the dishwasher 1. In addition, in FIGS. 3 and 7, in addition to defining the front-rear direction of the dishwasher 1 corresponding to FIG. 2, the left-right direction, that is, the width direction, of the dishwasher 1 is defined. These front and back directions, up and down directions, and left and right directions are orthogonal to each other.

As shown in FIG. 2, the dishwasher 1 is incorporated into the system kitchen 100, and is installed below the top plate CT1 of the system kitchen 100. The dishwasher 1 includes a housing 3, a washing tank 5, a washing means 7, and a dish basket 9.

The housing 3 is formed in a substantially rectangular box shape extending in the front-rear direction, the up-down direction, and the left-right direction. The housing 3 has a housing opening 3h that communicates the inside and outside of the housing 3. Further, inside the housing 3, a lid body 35 for closing and opening a cleaning space 5h of the cleaning tank 5, which will be described later, is provided, as well as a water supply pipe P1 that supplies water to the cleaning tank 5, and a cleaning tank A drain pipe P2 is provided to drain the washing water inside the dishwasher 1 to the outside of the dishwasher 1. Further, the water supply pipe P1 is provided with a water supply electromagnetic valve 37 that opens and closes the water supply pipe P1.

The cleaning tank 5 has a substantially sectional shape extending in the front-rear direction, the up-down direction, and the left-right direction. The cleaning tank 5 has a cleaning space 5h formed therein. The washing space 5h has an open top and communicates with the outside of the washing tank 5, that is, the outside of the dishwasher 1, through an exhaust passage 5a. Furthermore, a water supply pipe P1 is connected to the washing space 5h.

Further, the cleaning tank 5 has a water storage chamber 51 and a heater chamber 52 formed therein. The water storage chamber 51 communicates with the lower part of the washing space 5h, and can store washing water. Further, the water storage chamber 51 is connected to a drain pipe P2. Here, the cleaning water may be composed only of the water supplied from the water supply pipe P1 to the cleaning space 5h, or the water supplied from the water supply pipe P1 to the cleaning space 5h may be mixed with a processing agent such as a detergent. It consists of what is done.

Further, the water storage chamber 51 is provided with a cleaning means 7. The cleaning means 7 includes a nozzle 53, a filter 54, and a pump 55. The nozzle 53 has a plurality of discharge holes 53a, and can inject cleaning water into the cleaning space 5h from each discharge hole 53a. The pump 55 supplies the cleaning water that has passed through the filter 54 in the water storage chamber 51 to the nozzle 53, and also causes the cleaning water to flow through the drain pipe P2.

The heater chamber 52 is located below the cleaning space 5h. Inside the heater chamber 52, a heater 52a is provided that can heat the cleaning water and the air in the cleaning space 5h.

Further, the cleaning tank 5 is provided with a water level detection tank 56 and a drying fan 57. A portion of the wash water can flow into the water level detection tank 56 . Further, the water level detection tank 56 is provided with a water level sensor 56a. The water level sensor 56a detects the water level of the washing water in the washing space 5h through the washing water in the water level detection tank 56. The drying fan 57 supplies air from outside the dishwasher 1 into the washing space 5h.

Further, at the upper end of the front portion of the cleaning tank 5, a grip portion 5g is provided, as well as an operation portion 40 and a notification portion 41. The operation unit 40 is used by a user 300 (see FIG. 6) of the dishwasher 1 and, ultimately, the dishwashing system 10 to operate the dishwasher 1. Specifically, the user 300 selects the type of cleaning operation, selects the time of the cleaning operation, etc. through the operation unit 40. The notification section 41 has a liquid crystal panel (not shown). The notification unit 41 displays the type and time of the cleaning operation selected by the user 300 on the liquid crystal panel.

Further, at the front of the cleaning tank 5, an automatic detergent dosing device 59 and a control section C1 are provided. The automatic detergent dosing device 59 stores detergent therein, and automatically throws the stored detergent into the washing space 5h at a predetermined timing. The control unit C1 stores a control program for controlling the operation of the dishwasher 1. The control unit C1 is electrically connected to the operating unit 40, the notification unit 41, the cleaning means 7, the automatic detergent dispenser 59, and the like. The control unit C1 controls the cleaning means 7, the automatic detergent dispenser 59, etc. based on a control program, and operates the dishwasher 1.

Further, the control unit C1 is capable of wireless communication with the server 60 shown in FIG. Note that the control unit C1 may be capable of communicating with the server 60 by wire. Further, the control unit C1 may be able to communicate wirelessly with both the server 60 and the mobile terminal 70.

The cleaning tank 5 is movable in the front and rear directions with respect to the housing 3. By moving forward with respect to the housing 3, the cleaning tank 5 is exposed to the outside of the housing 3 through the housing opening 3h (see FIG. 7). On the other hand, the cleaning tank 5 moves rearward with respect to the housing 3 and enters the interior of the housing 3 through the housing opening 3h, as shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 2 shows a state in which the cleaning tank 5 has moved to the rearmost position with respect to the housing 3. Further, when the cleaning tank 5 is located inside the housing 3, the lid body 35 moves downward to close the upper part of the cleaning space 5h.

The tableware basket 9 is provided in the cleaning space 5h of the cleaning tank 5. The tableware basket 9 is composed of a basket main body 9a and an accessory box 9b. The tableware basket 9 is capable of placing tableware TW. Here, the tableware TW includes tableware such as a large plate TW1, a medium plate TW2, a small plate TW3, a rice bowl TW4, and a soup bowl TW5 shown in FIG. 6, as well as eating utensils such as chopsticks TW6. Furthermore, the tableware TW includes cooking containers (not shown) such as frying pans and pots used for cooking, as well as cups, teacups, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 3, the car main body 9a is formed by combining a plurality of resin materials formed to a predetermined length in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction. Further, first to sixth designated positions 911 to 916 are provided on the car body 9a. The first to sixth designated positions 911 to 916 are set according to the type of tableware TW, respectively, and the tableware TW can be placed thereon.

Specifically, in the basket main body 9a, the large plate TW1 can mainly be placed at the first specified position 911. Mainly the small plate TW3 can be placed at the second designated position 912 and the sixth designated position 916. The third designated position 913 is mainly capable of placing a rice bowl TW4 and a soup bowl TW5. The inner plate TW2 can mainly be placed at the fourth designated position 914 and the fifth designated position 915. Note that, for example, it is also possible to place tableware TW other than the designed tableware TW in the first to sixth specified positions 911 to 916, such as placing the medium plate TW2 in the first specified position 911. It is. In addition to the number of specified positions provided in the car body 9a, the sizes and ratios of the first to sixth specified positions 911 to 916 in the car body 9a can be designed as appropriate.

Further, a plurality of support members 91 are provided on the car body 9a. Each support member 91 is arranged at the first to sixth designated positions 911 to 916. Each support member 91 is capable of supporting tableware TW placed at the first to sixth designated positions 911 to 916. Here, each support member 91 is designed to have a different shape depending on the first to sixth specified positions 911 to 916 in which it is arranged. For example, each support member 91 placed at the first specified position 911 is designed to have a shape that can mainly support the large plate TW1, and each support member 91 placed at the third specified position 913 is designed to mainly support the large plate TW1. It is designed to have a shape that can support TW4 and soup bowl TW5.

Further, the car body 9a is provided with first to fifth display sections 93a to 93e. The first to fifth display sections 93a to 93e are arranged near the first to sixth designated positions 911 to 916, respectively. Specifically, the first display section 93a is arranged near the first specified position 911, the second display section 93b is arranged near the second specified position 912, and the third display section 93c is arranged near the second specified position 912. 3 is located near the designated position 913. Further, the fourth display section 93d is arranged near the fourth designated position 914 and the fifth designated position 915. The fifth display section 93e is arranged near the sixth specified position 916.

The first to fifth display portions 93a to 93e are formed with figures simulating tableware TW placed at the first to sixth designated positions 911 to 916, respectively. For example, a figure simulating a large plate TW1 is formed on the first display section 93a, and a figure simulating a small plate TW3 is formed on the second and fifth display sections 93b and 93e. Note that the car main body 9a may be configured by omitting the first to fifth display sections 93a to 93e.

The accessory box 9b shown in FIG. 2 is detachably provided to the basket body 9a. The accessory box 9b is provided in the car main body 9a, so that it is arranged approximately at the center of the car main body 9a. The accessory box 9b has a substantially rectangular box shape with an open top. Further, although detailed illustrations are omitted, the accessory box 9b is formed in a net shape around the entire circumference, and in addition to being able to allow cleaning water to enter inside, the cleaning water inside can also be discharged. The accessory box 9b can accommodate eating utensils such as chopsticks TW6 and the like. That is, among the tableware TW, eating utensils are placed on the basket main body 9a via the accessory box 9b. Note that, in addition to the chopsticks TW6, examples of eating and drinking utensils that can be stored in the accessory box 9b include spoons, forks (both not shown), and the like.

Here, in this dishwasher 1, the dish basket 9 is configured based on the performance of the cleaning means 7. More specifically, in the tableware basket 9, the locations of the first to sixth designated positions 911 to 916 in the basket body 9a and the respective supports are determined based on the direction of washing water jetted from each discharge hole 53a of the nozzle 53, etc. The shape of the member 91 and the spacing between the supporting members 91 are designed. As a result, for example, each support member 91 disposed at the first specified position 911 is designed to have a shape that can mainly support the large plate TW1 as described above, and in addition, the The shape is such that it can support tableware TW such as the large plate TW1 in a posture and at intervals that allow suitable washing with the washing liquid. In addition, the shape of the accessory box 9b is designed so that eating utensils such as chopsticks TW6 can be suitably washed with the cleaning liquid sprayed from each discharge hole 53a, and the position of the accessory box 9b in the basket body 9a is designed. has been done.

As shown in FIG. 1, the server 60 internally includes a first calculation section 61, a first storage section 62, and a first communication section 63. The first calculation unit 61 is composed of a CPU, etc., and performs various calculations in addition to controlling the operation of the server 60. The first storage unit 62 includes a storage device such as a ROM, a RAM, or an HDD (hard disk drive). The first storage unit 62 stores a control program for controlling the operation of the server 60, as well as device information 601 and a server-side cleaning program 602.

The device information 601 includes information regarding the configuration of the dishwasher basket 9 as well as information regarding the performance of the dishwasher 1. Here, the information regarding the configuration of the tableware basket 9 specifically includes information on the dimensions of the basket body 9a and the accessory box 9b, as well as the first to sixth designated positions 911 to 916 in the basket body 9a as described above. , the number and shape of the support members 91, and the location of the accessory box 9b in the basket body 9a. In addition, information regarding the performance of the dishwasher 1 specifically includes information regarding the performance of the cleaning means 7, such as the shape of the nozzle 53 and the direction in which cleaning water is jetted by the nozzle 53, as well as information regarding the performance of the dishwasher 1. This includes information regarding the type of cleaning operation and the time of the cleaning operation. Note that the device information 601 may include other information regarding the dishwasher 1. Further, information regarding the type of cleaning operation and the time of the cleaning operation may be excluded from the information regarding the performance of the dishwasher 1. Furthermore, the device information 601 may consist only of information regarding the configuration of the tableware basket 9.

The server-side cleaning program 602 creates tableware information, position information, order information, and dirt information together with the terminal-side cleaning program 701. Note that details regarding the creation of these tableware information and the like will be described later.

The first communication unit 63 is configured by a wireless communication device. The server 60 is capable of communicating with the control unit C1 of the dishwasher 1 through the first communication unit 63, and is also capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 70. Note that the first communication unit 63 may include a wired connection device that can be connected to the control unit C1 and the mobile terminal 70 by wire.

The mobile terminal 70 shown in FIG. 4 is specifically a commercially available smartphone. A touch panel display 70a is provided on the surface of the mobile terminal 70. The display 70a is an example of a "display section" in the present invention. Note that the mobile terminal 70 may be a commercially available tablet computer or the like, or may be a dedicated product designed for use in the dishwashing system 10.

On the other hand, a camera 70b is provided on the back side of the mobile terminal 70, as shown in FIG. The camera 70b is capable of photographing the tableware TW that the user 300 shown in FIG. 6 washes in the dishwasher 1.

Further, the user 300 can input user information, which is the user's position with respect to the tableware basket 9 and eventually the dishwasher 1, through the display 70a. Furthermore, the display 70a can display tableware information, position information, and order information created by the server 60. Thereby, the display 70a can notify the user 300 of tableware information, position information, and order information. Further, the display 70a can display a tableware image 400 shown in FIG. 10(A) and the like. This tableware image 400 will be described later. Note that instead of the display 70a, tableware information, position information, and order information may be notified through a speaker (not shown) provided in the mobile terminal 70, or tableware information, position information, and order information may be notified through the display 70a and the speaker. Information may also be reported.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the mobile terminal 70 internally includes a second calculation section 71, a second storage section 72, and a second communication section 73. Like the first calculation unit 61, the second calculation unit 71 is composed of a CPU, etc., and performs various calculations in addition to controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 70 including the display 70a and camera 70b. Like the first storage unit 62, the second storage unit 72 includes a ROM, a RAM, and other storage devices. The second storage unit 72 stores a control program for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 70 as well as a terminal-side cleaning program 701.

The second communication unit 73, like the first communication unit 63, is configured by a wireless communication device. Note that the control unit C1 of the dishwasher 1 and the mobile terminal 70 may be communicably connected through the second communication unit 73. In this case, the type of cleaning operation and the time of the cleaning operation in the dishwasher 1 may be selected through the display 70a of the mobile terminal 70, or the type and time of the cleaning operation may be displayed on the display 70a.

In the dishwashing system 10 configured as described above, when cleaning the tableware TW, the server 60 receives position information that is a suggestion of the placement position of the tableware TW in the tableware basket 9 and the tableware in the tableware basket 9. It is possible to create order information, which is a proposal for the order in which the TWs are placed, and to notify the user 300 of these.

In order to have the server 60 create position information and order information, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5, first, the terminal-side cleaning program 701 and the server-side cleaning program 602 are started, respectively (step S101). Specifically, when the user 300 operates the mobile terminal 70 to start the terminal-side cleaning program 701, the information is transmitted from the mobile terminal 70 to the server 60. As a result, the server 60 starts the server-side cleaning program 602. Note that the server-side cleaning program 602 may be activated all the time.

Next, the user 300 uses the camera 70b of the mobile terminal 70 to photograph the tableware TW to be washed by the dishwasher 1, and creates a tableware image 400 (step S102). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the user 300 places the tableware TW on a table 500, for example, so that the tableware TW to be washed by the dishwasher 1 fits within one tableware image 400. and so on. At this time, the tableware TW may be overlapped or a part of the tableware TW may be hidden behind other tableware TW so that the type and quantity of the tableware TW such as large plate TW1 and small plate TW3 can be determined. Arrange the tableware TW on the table 500 etc. so that they do not fall. Then, the user 300 photographs the tableware TW arranged on the table 500 etc. from above using the camera 70b. Thereby, the second calculation unit 71 of the mobile terminal 70 creates the tableware image 400.

In this way, in this example, as shown in FIG. 10(A), one large plate TW1, one medium plate TW2, one small plate TW3, one rice bowl TW4, and one A tableware image 400 including a soup bowl TW5 and a set of chopsticks TW6 has been created. That is, the dishwasher 1 washes the large plate TW1, medium plate TW2, small plate TW3, bowl TW4, soup bowl TW5, and chopsticks TW6 one by one. Here, these tableware TW that are cleaned by the dishwasher 1, that is, the tableware TW after a meal is finished, have food stains 80 attached to them. Therefore, the tableware image 400 also includes dirt 80 attached to the tableware TW.

The tableware image 400 created in this manner is then transmitted from the mobile terminal 70 to the server 60 (step S103 in FIG. 5). Note that before transmitting the tableware image 400 to the server 60, it is confirmed with the user 300 whether or not there are any deficiencies in the contents of the created tableware image 400. In this case, the process may return to step S102 and the tableware image 400 may be created again.

Next, the server 60 specifies the type and quantity of tableware TW present in the received tableware image 400 using the following method. That is, in the server-side cleaning program 602 stored in the server 60, a database regarding the shapes and dimensions of the large plate TW1, small plate TW3, chopsticks TW6, etc. is recorded. Further, in the server-side cleaning program 602, the length of the chopsticks TW6 is set as a reference value, and the length of a fork or spoon is also set as a reference value.

Then, the first calculation unit 61 of the server 60 extracts an object that approximates or matches the shape of the chopsticks TW6 in the tableware image 400, and determines that the extracted object is the chopsticks TW6. In this way, the first calculation unit 61 extracts the chopsticks TW6 from the tableware image 400. After extracting the chopsticks TW6 from the tableware image 400, the first calculation unit 61 extracts objects in the tableware image 400 that approximate the shapes of the large plate TW1 and the small plate TW3. Further, the first calculation unit 61 calculates the dimensions of an object that approximates the shape of the large plate TW1 and the small plate TW3 based on the length of the extracted chopsticks TW6, that is, the reference value. Then, by comparing the dimensions of these objects with the dimensions of the large plate TW1, small plate TW3, etc. recorded in the server-side cleaning program 602, the first calculation unit 61 can extract the large plate TW1, small plate TW3, etc. from the tableware image 400. Extract TW3 etc. Note that if the chopsticks TW6 cannot be extracted from the tableware image 400, a fork and a spoon are extracted, and the large plate TW1, small plate TW3, etc. are extracted from the tableware image 400 using their lengths as reference values.

Here, the length of chopsticks TW6 is used as a reference value. Although chopsticks TW6 have some differences in shape depending on whether they are for adults or children, they can be used as chopsticks TW6 for dishes, etc. This is because the difference in shape is smaller and the difference in length is less likely to occur. The same goes for forks and spoons.

Based on the large plate TW1, small plate TW3, chopsticks TW6, etc. extracted from the tableware image 400 in this way, the first calculation unit 61 identifies the type and quantity of the tableware TW present in the tableware image 400. Note that the large plate TW1 and the like may be extracted from the tableware image 400 using other methods.

Further, the first calculation unit 61 creates stain information that is information regarding the stain 80 on the tableware TW from the tableware image 400. In creating the stain information, the first calculation unit 61 extracts the stain 80 from the tableware image 400. Then, the first calculation unit 61 identifies the type of the stain 80 (for example, the stain 80 is curry roux) from the color and shape of the extracted stain 80, the distribution of the stain 80 on the tableware TW, etc. do. Here, the type of dirt 80 is identified by referring to a database stored in the server 60. By the way, for example, the dirt 80 attached to the large plate TW1 and the dirt 80 attached to the bowl TW4 may be of different types. Therefore, the first calculation unit 61 individually specifies the types of stains 80 attached to the large plate TW1, the bowl TW4, and the like. Then, based on the type of dirt 80, the first calculation unit 61 creates dirt information. Note that the dirt information may be created using other methods. Further, the first calculation unit 61 may refer to a database stored on an external network such as the Internet when specifying the type and quantity of tableware TW and the type of dirt 80.

Then, the first calculation unit 61 creates tableware information based on the type and quantity of the tableware TW specified as described above and the dirt information (step S104). Further, the first storage unit 62 stores tableware information created by the first calculation unit 61.

Next, the user 300 inputs user information through the display 70a (step S105). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the user 300 moves the washing tank 5 forward, the user 300 moves the right side, the left side, and the front side with respect to the dishwasher basket 9 and, ultimately, the dishwasher 1. Enter the location. Here, in this embodiment, the user 300 inputs to the dishwasher 1 that he/she is located in front of the dishwasher 1 as user information. The user information thus input is transmitted from the mobile terminal 70 to the server 60 (step S106 in FIG. 5). At this time, the first storage unit 62 stores user information. Note that in this embodiment, the user 300 inputs the user information, but the user information can be automatically input by using a user position information detection means such as a human sensor, for example. Also good.

Then, in the server 60, the first calculation unit 61 creates position information and order information based on the device information 601, tableware information, and user information (step S107). Specifically, the first calculation unit 61 calculates one large plate TW1, one medium plate TW2, one small plate TW3, one rice bowl TW4, one soup bowl TW5, and one small plate TW3. For the chopsticks TW6 on the table, an appropriate placement position in the tableware basket 9 is calculated to create position information.

Here, this position information includes the distance between the large plate TW1 and the small plate TW3 when placed on the tableware basket 9, as well as the orientation and posture of the large plate TW1, etc. when placed on the tableware basket 9. There is. Further, in this position information, for example, a position different from the second designated position 912 and the sixth designated position 916 that are originally set in the tableware basket 9 may be proposed for the placement position of the small plate TW3.

In addition, the first calculation unit 61 calculates the optimal order for placing these large plates TW1 and the like on the tableware basket 9, and creates order information. As a result, in this embodiment, the order of the rice bowl TW4, the soup bowl TW5, the small plate TW3, the medium plate TW2, the large plate TW1, and the chopsticks TW6 is calculated. Further, the first storage unit 62 stores these position information and order information. Note that the above-mentioned order is an example, and if the type and number of tableware TW that are placed in the tableware basket 9 and washed are different, the first calculation unit 61 may create order information different from that in the example. obtain. Furthermore, even if the numbers of bowls TW4, soup bowls TW5, small plates TW3, medium plates TW2, large plates TW1, and chopsticks TW6 are the same as in the example, the contents of dirt information and user information may differ from the examples. For example, the first calculation unit 61 may create order information different from that in the embodiment.

Next, notification preparations are made to notify the user 300 of these location information and order information (step S108). In preparation for notification, as shown in FIG. 10(A), the tableware image 400 created in step S102 is displayed on the display 70a of the mobile terminal 70 (step S109 in FIG. 5). Note that the tableware image 400 displayed on the display 70a is not limited to a photograph of the tableware TW, but may be an illustration of the tableware TW created based on a photograph of the tableware TW.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10(A), in addition to the tableware image 400, a decision icon 2a, a correction icon 2b, and an end icon 2c are displayed on the display 70a at this time. Then, while displaying the tableware image 400 on the display 70a, it is checked whether the type and quantity of the tableware TW specified by the first calculation unit 61 based on the tableware image 400 are correct (see FIG. 5). Step S110). Note that confirmation of whether the types and quantities of the tableware TW are correct can be made by, for example, displaying the type and quantity of the tableware TW specified by the server 60 as text information on the display 70a, or emitting them as audio information from a speaker. It is done by

Here, if the type and quantity of the tableware TW specified by the first calculation unit 61 are inaccurate, that is, the type and quantity of the tableware TW specified by the first calculation unit 61 and the presence in the tableware image 400 If the type and quantity of tableware TW to be changed are different (step S110: NO), the user 300 operates the correction icon 2b. As a result, the processing from step S104 onwards is performed again.

On the other hand, if the type and quantity of tableware TW specified by the first calculation unit 61 are correct (step S110: YES), the user 300 operates the determination icon 2a shown in FIG. 10(A). As a result, instead of the tableware image 400 and the like, a proposal standby image 801, a start icon 2d, and an end icon 2c are displayed on the display 70a, as shown in FIG. 10(B). In this proposal standby image 801, the basket main body 9a and the accessory box 9b, that is, the tableware basket 9 and the tableware TW are designed. The same applies to a proposal execution image 802 and a proposal completion image 803, which will be described later. Further, in the proposal standby image 801, all the tableware TW and the accessory box 9b are shown as solid lines and colored white.

Here, when the user 300 operates the end icon 2c (step S111: NO, step S113: YES), the subsequent processing is not performed and the notification of the position information and order information ends. The same applies when the user 300 operates the end icon 2c shown in FIG. 11(B) and FIG. 12(B), which will be described later, in addition to the end icon 2c shown in FIG. 10(A).

On the other hand, when the user 300 operates the start icon 2d (step S111 in FIG. 5: YES), notification of position information and order information is started (step S112). As a result, as shown in FIG. 11(A), the tableware image 400 is displayed again on the display 70a, and the determination icon 2a is also displayed. Further, an instruction frame 4 is displayed on the display 70a. Then, by surrounding the bowl TW4 in the tableware image 400 with the instruction frame 4, the user 300 is instructed through the display 70a which bowl TW4 should be placed first in the tableware basket 9 (step S201 in FIG. 8). . Note that the instruction for the bowl TW4 may be made using a method other than the instruction frame 4. The same applies to instructions for soup bowl TW5, etc., which will be described later.

Then, when the user 300 operates the decision icon 2a, a proposal execution image 802, a placement icon 2e, and an end icon 2c are displayed on the display 70a, as shown in FIG. 11(B). Ru. Here, in the proposal execution image 802 displayed at this time, although the bowl TW4 instructed in step S201 of FIG. 8 is displayed highlighted with a solid line, the other tableware TW and accessory box 9b are displayed with a broken line. Is displayed. In this way, the user 300 is specifically notified of the placement position of the teacup TW4 in the tableware basket 9 and the posture of the teacup TW4 at the time of placement through the display 70a (step S202). Note that in the proposal execution image 802, the placement position and orientation of the bowl TW4 may be notified by other display methods. The same applies to notification of the mounting position and posture of the soup bowl TW5, etc., which will be described later.

Thereby, the user 300 actually places the bowl TW4 in the tableware basket 9 of the dishwasher 1 in accordance with the content displayed on the proposal execution image 802. That is, the bowl TW4 is placed on the rear portion of the basket main body 9a at the third designated position 913 in the posture displayed on the display 70a. When the user 300 completes placing the bowl TW4, the user 300 operates the placement icon 2e (see (B) in FIG. 11) displayed on the display 70a. Thereby, the server 60 detects that the bowl TW4 has been placed in the tableware basket 9 (step S203 in FIG. 8: YES). Note that even if the bowl TW4 is placed in the tableware basket 9, the server 60 cannot detect that the bowl TW4 is placed in the tableware basket 9 until the user 300 operates the placement icon 2e. It cannot be done (step S203: NO). Therefore, the server 60 is in a standby state until the user 300 operates the placement icon 2e. The same applies to the subsequent cases of step S206: NO, step S209: NO, step S212: NO, step S215: NO, and step S218: NO.

When the server 60 detects that the bowl TW4 has been placed in the tableware basket 9, the tableware image 400, instruction frame 4, and decision icon 2a are displayed again on the display 70a, as shown in FIG. 12(A). is displayed. Then, by surrounding the soup bowl TW5 in the tableware image 400 with the instruction frame 4, the user 300 is instructed which soup bowl TW5 should be placed next to the bowl TW4 in the tableware basket 9 (step S204).

Then, when the user 300 operates the decision icon 2a shown in FIG. 12(A), the proposal execution image 802 and the placement icon 2e are displayed on the display 70a as shown in FIG. 12(B). , and end icon 2c are displayed. Here, in the proposal execution image 802 displayed at this time, the soup bowl TW5 instructed in step S204 of FIG. 8 is highlighted with a solid line, and the bowl TW4, which has already been placed, is Displayed in a color other than white, such as red. Other tableware TW and accessory boxes 9b are displayed with broken lines. In this way, the placement position of the soup bowl TW5 in the tableware basket 9 and the posture of the soup bowl TW5 at the time of placement are specifically notified to the user 300 through the display 70a (step S205).

Thereby, the user 300 actually places the soup bowl TW5 in the tableware basket 9 according to the content displayed on the proposal execution image 802. When the user 300 completes placing the soup bowl TW5, the user 300 operates the placement icon 2e (see (B) in FIG. 12) displayed on the display 70a. Thereby, the server 60 detects that the soup bowl TW5 has been placed in the tableware basket 9 (step S206 in FIG. 8: YES).

Although detailed illustrations are omitted, after the soup bowl TW5 is placed in the tableware basket 9, the display 70a uses the instruction frame 4 to display the tableware image 400, as in the case of the rice bowl TW4 and the soup bowl TW5. Small plate TW3 is surrounded. As a result, the user 300 is instructed which small plate TW3 should be placed in the tableware basket 9 next to the soup bowl TW5 (step S207). Further, as in the case of the rice bowl TW4 and the soup bowl TW5, the user 300 can see the placement position of the small plate TW3 in the tableware basket 9 and the posture of the small plate TW3 when placed, through the proposal execution image 802 displayed on the display 70a. A specific notification is given (step S208).

Thereby, the user 300 actually places the small plate TW3 on the tableware basket 9 in accordance with the content displayed on the proposal execution image 802. When the user 300 completes placing the small plate TW3, the user 300 operates the placing icon 2e. Thereby, the server 60 detects that the small plate TW3 is placed in the tableware basket 9 (step S209: YES).

Next, on the display 70a, the instruction frame 4 surrounds the medium plate TW2 in the tableware image 400, and the user 300 is instructed which medium plate TW2 should be placed in the tableware basket 9 next to the small plate TW3. Step S210). Further, the user 300 is specifically notified of the placement position of the medium plate TW2 in the tableware basket 9 and the posture of the medium plate TW2 at the time of placement through the proposal execution image 802 displayed on the display 70a (step S211). . Thereby, the user 300 actually places the medium plate TW2 in the tableware basket 9 according to the content displayed on the proposal execution image 802, and operates the placement icon 2e. Thereby, the server 60 detects that the medium plate TW2 has been placed in the tableware basket 9 (step S212: YES).

Next, on the display 70a, the large plate TW1 in the tableware image 400 is surrounded by the instruction frame 4, and the user 300 is instructed which large plate TW1 should be placed in the tableware basket 9 after the medium plate TW2 (Fig. 9 step S213). Further, the user 300 is specifically notified of the placement position of the large plate TW1 in the tableware basket 9 and the attitude of the large plate TW1 when placed (step S214) through the proposal execution image 802 displayed on the display 70a. Thereby, the user 300 actually places the large plate TW1 on the tableware basket 9 in accordance with the content displayed on the proposal execution image 802, and operates the placement icon 2e. Thereby, the server 60 detects that the large plate TW1 has been placed in the tableware basket 9 (step S215: YES).

Next, on the display 70a, the instruction frame 4 surrounds the chopsticks TW6 in the tableware image 400, and the user 300 is instructed which chopsticks TW6 should be placed in the tableware basket 9 next to the large plate TW1 (step S216). ). Further, the user 300 is specifically informed of the placement position of the chopsticks TW6 in the tableware basket 9 through the proposal execution image 802 displayed on the display 70a (step S217). Here, since the chopsticks TW6 are stored in the accessory box 9b, the accessory box 9b is designated in the proposal execution image 802. Thereby, the user 300 places the chopsticks TW6 in the tableware basket 9 by actually storing the chopsticks TW6 in the accessory box 9b in accordance with the content displayed on the proposal execution image 802. The user 300 then operates the placement icon 2e. Thereby, the server 60 detects that the chopsticks TW6 have been placed in the tableware basket 9 (step S218: YES).

In this way, the server 60 detects that all of the large plate TW1, medium plate TW2, small plate TW3, bowl TW4, soup bowl TW5, and chopsticks TW6 have been placed in the tableware basket 9. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13, the proposal end image 803 and the end icon 2c are displayed on the display 70a. Here, in the proposal completion image 803, the large plate TW1, medium plate TW2, small plate TW3, rice bowl TW4, soup bowl TW5, and chopsticks TW6 that have been placed are displayed in a colored state such as red. Other tableware TW are displayed with broken lines. Note that the chopsticks TW6 are displayed with the accessory box 9b colored in red or the like. This completes the placement of all tableware TW in the tableware basket 9 (step S219). Then, when the user 300 operates the end icon 2c, the notification of the position information and order information is ended.

By the way, in this tableware washing system 10, it is naturally possible for the user 300 to place the tableware TW in the tableware basket 9 at his/her discretion without having the server 60 create position information and order information. In this case, the user 300 selects the first to sixth designated positions 911 to 916 of the basket main body 9a or the accessory box 9b, depending on the type of tableware TW to be washed in the dishwasher 1, and washes the tableware TW. Place it. Here, in the basket main body 9a, since the first to fifth display sections 93a to 93e are provided near the first to sixth designated positions 911 to 916, the user 300 can select the position where the tableware TW should be placed. It is possible to easily determine the designated positions 911-916 from 1 to 6.

After the tableware TW has been placed in the tableware basket 9, the user 300 moves the cleaning tank 5 backward and positions the cleaning tank 5 inside the housing 3, as shown in FIG. let Then, the user 300 operates the operation unit 40. Thereby, the control unit C1 controls the operation of the cleaning means 7 and the like based on the control program, and starts the cleaning operation.

When the cleaning operation is started, the water supply electromagnetic valve 37 is opened, and water is supplied into the cleaning space 5h through the water supply pipe P1. Further, detergent is appropriately added into the washing space 5h by the automatic detergent injection device 59. Furthermore, in the cleaning means 7, the pump 55 supplies cleaning water to the nozzles 53, so that the cleaning water is injected into the cleaning space 5h from each discharge hole 53a of the nozzle 53. Thereby, in the washing space 5h, the tableware TW is washed with the washing water for a predetermined period of time. Here, in the tableware basket 9, the shape of each support member 91 is designed according to the performance of the cleaning means 7 and the first to sixth specified positions 911 to 916 arranged therein. Therefore, while the tableware TW is being washed, each support member 91 suitably supports the tableware TW at the first to sixth designated positions 911 to 916.

After the washing of the tableware TW is completed, the drying fan 57 dries the tableware TW, and the washing water is discharged to the outside of the dishwasher 1 through the drain pipe P2. In this way, the washing operation of the dishwasher 1 is completed. Note that after the washing operation is finished, the user 300 can take out the tableware TW from the tableware basket 9 in the washing space 5h by moving the washing tank 5 forward. Further, the user 300 can continue to place and store the tableware TW in the tableware basket 9.

As described above, according to this dishwashing system 10, the user 300 can easily place the dishes TW in the dishwasher basket 9 based on the position information and order information notified through the display 70a. It has become. By the way, in the position information created by the server 60, for example, the placement position of the small plate TW3 may specify a position different from the second specified position 912 or the sixth specified position 916 originally set in the tableware basket 9. could be.

In this regard, in this dishwashing system 10, the server 60 creates position information of the tableware TW based on the device information 601 and the tableware information. The tableware information also includes stain information regarding the stain 80 attached to the tableware TW. For these reasons, the server 60 stores not only information on the type and quantity of tableware TW, but also information on the configuration of the tableware basket 9, information on the performance of the cleaning means 7, and the type of cleaning operation performed by the dishwasher 1. The appropriate placement position of the tableware TW is calculated and position information is created by taking into consideration information regarding the cleaning operation time, etc., and the dirt 80 attached to the tableware TW.

In other words, in the tableware basket 9, the first to sixth designated positions 911 to 916 must be general indicators based on the performance of the dishwasher 1, etc., whereas the position information proposed by the server 60 is , are individually and specifically created based on the type and quantity of tableware TW to be actually washed in the dishwasher 1, the performance of the cleaning means 7, etc.

Further, the position information includes the distance between the tableware TW when placed in the tableware basket 9, and the direction and posture of the tableware TW. Therefore, in this tableware washing system 10, when the user 300 places the tableware TW in the tableware basket 9 according to the position information, for example, the tableware TW placed in the tableware basket 9 can be washed. Differences in degree are less likely to occur, and the dishwasher 1 is able to more suitably exhibit its performance on the tableware TW placed in the tableware basket 9. Therefore, the dishwasher 1 is able to suitably remove the dirt 80 attached to the tableware TW by the cleaning means 7.

Further, the order information notified through the display 70a is created based on the device information 601, tableware information, and user information. Therefore, when the user 300 places the tableware TW in the tableware basket 9 according to the order information, in this tableware washing system 10, the order in which the user 300 himself places the tableware TW in the tableware basket 9 can be adjusted. There is no need to decide. Furthermore, in this dishwashing system 10, there is no possibility that the tableware TW placed first on the tableware basket 9 will get in the way and prevent subsequent tableware TW from being placed on the tableware basket 9. . Here, as described above, since the tableware information includes soiling information, the user 300 places the tableware TW in the tableware basket 9 according to the order information, so that the tableware TW is placed in the tableware basket 9. It is difficult for the user 300 to touch the dirt 80 attached to the tableware TW that has been completely cleaned.

Furthermore, when creating the order information, the position of the user 300 with respect to the tableware basket 9 is also taken into account. As a result, the user 300 does not have to move around the dishwasher 1 very much when placing the tableware TW in the tableware basket 9 in order according to the order information. The tableware TW to be washed by the washing machine 1 can be easily placed in the tableware basket 9. Furthermore, since the tableware TW can be easily placed on the tableware basket 9, it is possible to prevent the user 300 from placing the tableware TW on the tableware basket 9 in an unnatural posture.

Therefore, the tableware washing system 10 of the embodiment exhibits high convenience and can suitably wash the tableware TW placed in the tableware basket 9.

In particular, in this dishwashing system 10, the server 60 creates tableware information based on the tableware image 400. Therefore, in this tableware washing system 10, there is no need for the user 300 to input soil information in addition to the type and quantity of the tableware TW when causing the server 60 to create tableware information. Therefore, in this dishwashing system 10, tableware information can be easily created, and convenience is high in this respect as well.

Moreover, in this tableware washing system 10, in step S110 of FIG. 5, the user 300 is made to judge whether or not the tableware information created by the server 60 is accurate. This prevents the tableware washing system 10 from creating position information and order information based on wrong tableware information. Therefore, in this dishwashing system 10, the server 60 can suitably create highly accurate position information and order information.

In addition, in this dishwashing system 10, the tableware image 400 is displayed on the display 70a, and the user 300 is also provided with position information and Order information is broadcast. For this reason, the user 300 can more easily understand the content of the position information and order information, compared to the case where the position information and order information are notified to the user 300 only by voice, for example. In this respect as well, the tableware washing system 10 allows the user 300 to easily place the tableware TW in the tableware basket 9.

Furthermore, in this dishwashing system 10, when the user 300 operates the placement icon 2e displayed on the display 70a, the server 60 detects that the tableware TW is actually placed in the dishwasher basket 9. It is possible. As a result, in this tableware washing system 10, when the server 60 determines whether or not the tableware TW is actually placed in the tableware basket 9, the tableware TW is detected in the tableware basket 9 or in the washing space 5h. There is no need to provide a dedicated sensor or the like. Therefore, this dishwashing system 10 also realizes cost reduction.

Although the present invention has been described above based on examples, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned examples, and can be applied with appropriate modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.

For example, in the embodiment, a case is described in which the dishwasher 1 washes one large plate TW1, one medium plate TW2, one small plate TW3, one bowl TW4, one soup bowl TW5, and one chopstick TW6. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a case where there are a plurality of bowls TW4 and the like to be washed in the dishwasher 1. In this case, the placement information created by the server 60 includes content such that after all the bowls TW4 are placed in the tableware basket 9, placing of each soup bowl TW5 in the tableware basket 9 is started. Another example is to notify the order in which the bowls TW4, large plates TW1, etc. are to be placed so that the tableware TW is placed in order from the rear side to the front side of the tableware basket 9.

Furthermore, in the embodiment, after the placement of the bowl TW4 in the tableware basket 9 is completed, the user 300 is notified of the placement of the soup bowl TW5 in the tableware basket 9. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that the user 300 is notified of the order in which the large plate TW1, medium plate TW2, small plate TW3, bowl TW4, soup bowl TW5, and chopsticks TW6 are placed.

Further, the server 60 may be omitted by communicably connecting the dishwasher 1 and the mobile terminal 70 and having the mobile terminal 70 create tableware information, position information, and order information.

Further, regarding the "storage means", "information creation means", "first proposal creation means", "second proposal creation means", "notification means" and "user information acquisition means" in the present invention, all or A structure in which the dishwasher 1 has a part may also be used. Further, the dishwasher 1 may include an "image creation means" that creates a tableware image using data captured by the camera 7b of the mobile terminal 70.

In addition, the type, quantity, and dirt information of the tableware TW can be input through the operation unit 40, the control unit C1 creates tableware information, position information, and order information, and the notification unit 41 notifies the position information and order information. Accordingly, the dishwashing system 10 may be configured by the dishwasher 1 alone.

Further, in the embodiment, tableware TW, accessory box 9b, etc. are displayed in a stylized manner in the proposal standby image 801, proposal execution image 802, and proposal end image 803, but the tableware TW and accessory box 9b are not limited to this. A photograph of box 9b etc. may also be used. Moreover, the proposal execution image 802 and the proposal completion image 803 may be moving images.

In addition, by providing an LED device in the tableware basket 9 and installing a laser device capable of irradiating the tableware basket 9 in the cleaning space 5h, the position relative to the user 300 can be determined through these LED devices and laser irradiation device. It may also be configured to broadcast information and order information.

Further, the server 60 may obtain information regarding the quantity of tableware TW by analyzing the same tableware TW from one tableware image 400 photographed by the user 300, or obtain information regarding the quantity of tableware TW. It may also be obtained by analyzing the same tableware TW from the image 400.

Further, in the embodiment, the order information is displayed such that the tableware TW to be placed in the tableware basket 9 is successively surrounded by an instruction frame 4, as shown in FIG. 11(A). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the position where the tableware TW is to be placed may be notified by, for example, blinking in the proposal execution image 802 in FIG. 11(B).

In addition to information on the position of the user 300 with respect to the tableware basket 9, the user information may also include information on the dominant hand of the user 300. In this case, the convenience for the user 300 can be further improved when placing the tableware TW in an orderly manner.

Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which only the order information out of the position information and the order information is notified to the user 300. Even in this case, the user 300 moves the tableware TW to the first to sixth designated positions 911 to 916 based on the order information and the first to fifth display sections 93a to 93e provided in the tableware basket 9. can be placed.

Further, the dishwasher 1 may be configured to be separate from the system kitchen 100 and installed on the top plate CT1 or the like.

Further, the dishwasher 1 may be configured to only wash the tableware TW without drying the tableware TW.

Further, in the embodiment, the length of the chopsticks TW6 is used as the reference value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the user 300 may input the length of the table 500, etc. on which the tableware TW is arranged, and use this as the reference value.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION This invention can be utilized for a dishwasher, a dishwasher/dryer, kitchen equipment, etc.

1... Dishwasher 5... Washing tank 7... Cleaning means 9... Dish basket 10... Dish washing system 60... Server (storage means, information creation means, first proposal creation means, second proposal creation means)
70...Mobile terminal (information creation means, notification means, user information acquisition means, image creation means)
70a...Display (display section)
80... Dirt 400... Tableware image 601... Equipment information TW... Tableware

Claims (6)

A cleaning tank that accommodates tableware, a cleaning device capable of spraying cleaning water into the cleaning tank, and a cleaning device configured based on the performance of the cleaning device and provided in the cleaning tank, on which the tableware can be placed. a dishwasher having a tableware basket and washing the tableware placed in the tableware basket;
Storage means for storing device information including the configuration of the tableware basket;
Information creation means for creating tableware information including information on the type and quantity of the tableware to be washed in the dishwasher;
a first proposal creation unit that creates position information that is a proposal for a placement position of the tableware in the tableware basket based on the device information and the tableware information;
a second proposal creation means for creating order information that is a proposal for the order of placing the tableware in the tableware basket based on the device information and the tableware information;
A dishwashing system characterized by comprising: notifying means for notifying at least the order information. comprising user information acquisition means for acquiring user information that is information on the position of the user with respect to the tableware basket,
2. The dishwashing system according to claim 1, wherein said second proposal creating means creates said order information based on said user information. The dishwashing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notification means notifies the position information. comprising image creation means for creating a tableware image by photographing the tableware to be washed in the dishwasher;
The dishwashing system according to claim 1, wherein the information creation means creates the tableware information based on the tableware image. The information creation means creates dirt information that is information regarding dirt on the tableware based on the tableware image,
The tableware washing system according to claim 1, wherein the tableware information includes the dirt information. comprising image creation means for creating a tableware image by photographing the tableware to be washed in the dishwasher;
2. The dishwashing system according to claim 1, wherein the notification means includes a display section that displays at least the order information and the tableware image.

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