JP6529655B2 - Washing machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to any type of washing machine, such as a vertical washing machine which carries out the loading and unloading of laundry from the top side and a horizontal washing machine which carries out the loading and unloading of laundry from the front side.

  In recent years, various home appliances have enjoyed convenient life by being communicatively connected to a communication network. For example, an air conditioner can be controlled from a remote location via a communication network, a recipe can be downloaded via a network using a microwave, and foodstuffs can be managed using a refrigerator.

  And there also exists a washing machine which can grasp | ascertain a driving | running condition with a mobile telephone from a remote place like an air-conditioner etc. (for example, refer Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2013-132461 (patent document 1)).

JP, 2013-132461, A

  By the way, when the washing machine has a communication unit for communicating with the server, it is better to be notified to the user since the information such as whether the communication unit is connected to the server is information useful for the user. .

  Therefore, for example, when an LED (light emitting diode) is provided on the operation panel of the washing machine and information such as whether the communication unit is connected to the server is notified to the user by lighting the LED, a problem occurs. It will

  That is, in order to inform the user of information such as whether or not the communication unit is connected to the server, the number of LEDs increases, which causes a problem of an increase in manufacturing cost.

  As a method of avoiding the above problem, a method of increasing the lighting patterns of the LEDs without increasing the number of LEDs can be considered.

  However, when the above method is adopted, information such as whether or not the communication unit is connected to the server is confirmed based on the lighting pattern of the LED, but this confirmation is difficult.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine which can prevent an increase in manufacturing cost and can show information related to communication with a server to a user in an easy-to-understand manner.

In order to solve the above problems, the washing machine of the present invention is connected to a wireless access point by wireless communication, and a communication unit that communicates with a server via the wireless access point, and a laundry processing unit that processes laundry. It has an operation unit for instructing the laundry processing unit to perform the operation of the laundry processing, the communication unit, a display unit for displaying a communication state with the wireless access point or the server, and a control device. The control device includes a display control unit that controls display of the display unit such that information on communication between the communication unit and the server is displayed on the display unit, and the display control unit An error related to communication between the communication unit and the wireless access point and an error related to communication between the communication unit and the server are reported.

  In the washing machine of the present invention, when a communication error occurs, it has a special effect that it is possible to clearly show to the user whether it is an error with the wireless access point or an error with the server.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a schematic block diagram of the washing system relevant to the washing machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an external view of the operation display part at the time of power-off of the said washing machine. It is an external view of the normal mode of the operation display part at the time of the power supply ON of the said washing machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the method of the communication connection of the said washing machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the method of the communication connection of the said washing machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the method of the communication connection of the said washing machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the method of the communication connection of the said washing machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the method of the communication connection of the said washing machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the method of the communication connection of the said washing machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the method of the communication connection of the said washing machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the method to confirm the communication state of the said washing machine.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail by the illustrated embodiments.

First Embodiment
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration view of a washing system 1 including a washing machine 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

  The washing system 1 generally includes an outdoor server 200 communicating with the washing machine 100 and a mobile communication portable terminal 300 communicating with the server 200, in addition to the washing machine 100 installed indoors.

  The washing machine 100 stores various information such as the wireless communication module 110, the operation display unit 120, the speaker 130, the washing and drying unit 140 for processing the laundry, and setting information on the operation for processing the laundry. And a memory 150. Here, the operation for treating the laundry includes an operation for removing dirt and smell of the laundry, drying the laundry, and the like, such as a washing operation, a dewatering operation, and a drying operation. Point to. Further, as the setting information regarding the operation for processing the laundry, there are, for example, setting information indicating whether or not the operation end sound is to be emitted, and setting information indicating the number of times the rinsing should be performed. The wireless communication module 110 is an example of a communication unit. The speaker 130 is an example of a notification unit. The washing and drying unit 140 is an example of a laundry processing unit.

The wireless communication module 110 is wirelessly connected to the wireless access point 400, and communicates with the server 200 via the wireless access point 400. More specifically, the wireless communication module 110 uses, for example, a communication standard of Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi: brand name),
Information is transmitted to the server 200 and information is received from the server 200 via the wireless access point 400. Also, communication between the server 200 and the wireless access point 400 is performed, for example, via a telecommunication network or an optical communication network.

The wireless access point 400 is a device capable of supporting WPS (Wi-Fi protected setup) function, and is installed indoors. The wireless access point 400 also has a push button 401 to be pressed when utilizing the WPS function.

  The operation display unit 120 includes a display unit 121. The display unit 121 has a time display unit 122 (shown in FIGS. 2 to 4) for displaying time. In addition, the time display unit 122 displays, for example, a reservation time of a driving operation for processing the laundry, or displays a driving remaining time during the driving operation for processing the laundry. More specifically, the time display unit 122 is formed using a seven-segment display, and can display four digits.

  For example, when the operation for processing the laundry starts, the speaker 130 notifies with a predetermined melody sound. In addition, the speaker 130 reports an error regarding the communication between the wireless communication module 110 and the server 200 by voice. Specific examples of this voice are "communication error occurred", "radio communication module error occurred", "connection to wireless access point disconnected", "connection to server disconnected" Yes, "server is under maintenance", "server has trouble", "this washing machine is not registered as a home appliance", etc.

  Although not shown, the washing and drying unit 140 has a well-known water tank, a washing and dewatering tank, a motor, a water supply valve, a drainage valve, a heat pump unit, etc., and performs washing, dewatering and drying.

  The memory 150 is, for example, a non-volatile semiconductor memory that can rewrite stored information and does not lose stored information even when the washing machine 100 is powered off. Further, the memory 150 stores various programs such as a program for realizing the WPS function in advance.

  The washing machine 100 further includes a control device 160 that controls the wireless communication module 110, the operation display unit 120, the speaker 130, the washing and drying unit 140 and the like. The control device 160 includes, for example, a microcomputer and an input / output circuit, and transmits and receives information to and from the wireless communication module 110.

  The control device 160 also has a display control unit 161 configured by software. The display control unit 161 controls the display of the time display unit 122 so that the information on the communication between the wireless communication module 110 and the server 200 is displayed on the time display unit 122.

  The server 200 receives and stores the information from the washing machine 100, and receives and stores the information from the mobile communication portable terminal 300. For example, when the operation information indicating whether the operation for processing the laundry is being performed is stored in the server 200 as information from the washing machine 100, the mobile communication portable terminal 300 communicates with the server 200. By connecting, the driving information can be acquired from the server 200 and the driving information can be transmitted to the user. On the other hand, for example, when the setting information related to the process of the laundry is stored in the server 200 as information from the mobile communication portable terminal 300, the washing machine 100 communicably connects to the server 200, and the setting information from the server 200 Can be performed on the laundry according to the setting information. Although not shown, a modem and a broadband router are installed between the server 200 and the wireless access point 400.

The mobile communication portable terminal 300 transmits information to the server 200 and receives information from the server 200. More specifically, the mobile communication portable terminal 300 is, for example, a smart phone (multifunction mobile phone), and performs wireless communication with the server 200. The mobile communication portable terminal 300 is communicably connected to the server 200 via a mobile communication network.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the operation display unit 120 when the washing machine 100 is powered off. FIG. 3 is an external view of the normal mode of the operation display unit 120 when the washing machine 100 is powered on.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the operation display unit 120 includes a power on key 171, a power off key 172, a start pause key 173, a lock release key 174, a first operation mode key 175, and a second operation mode key 176, A third operation mode key 177, a refresh mode key 178, a wash key 179, a rinse key 180, a dehydration key 181, a drying key 182, a bath water key 183, a reservation key 184, a voice key 185 and the like are provided. The dehydration key 181 and the drying key 182 double as a setting change key in the setting mode, and double as an operation unit for turning on and off the power of the wireless communication module 110. That is, the user can operate the dehydration key 181 and the drying key 182 in a predetermined state to turn on or off the wireless communication module 110.

  In addition, when the user presses the power on key 171, the washing machine 100 is turned on, and as shown in FIG. 3, the peripheral portion of the start pause key 173, the second operation mode key 176, and the like light. Then, although not shown, when the reservation key 184 is pressed to reserve a washing operation etc., the upper clock symbol on the reservation key 184 lights up. As described above, when the operation for processing the laundry is reserved by pressing the reservation key 184, most of the operation display unit 120 of the washing machine 100 is turned off but the power remains on. The power on key 171, power off key 172, start pause key 173, lock release key 174, first operation mode key 175, second operation mode key 176, third operation mode key 177, refresh mode key 178, wash The key 179, the rinse key 180, the dehydration key 181, the drying key 182, the bath water key 183, and the reservation key 184 are examples of the operation unit.

  Hereinafter, a method for communication connection of the wireless communication module 110 to the server 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 10.

  First, when the washing machine 100 is turned on, the power on key 171 and the lock release key 174 are double pressed. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the operation display unit 120 is activated in the special setting mode. At this time, the peripheral portion of the start pause key 173, the lock release key 174, the refresh mode key 178 and the like light up.

  Next, when the user presses the start pause key 173, as shown in FIG. 5, the time display unit 122 displays “A0”. Here, “A0” means that the power of the wireless communication module 110 is turned off.

  The user presses the start pause key 173 while the time display unit 122 displays “A0”. Then, setting information for powering off the wireless communication module 110 is stored in the memory 150, and the operation for communicatively connecting the wireless communication module 110 to the server 200 ends.

  Further, in a state where the time display unit 122 displays “A0”, when the user presses the dehydration key 181 to select “▲”, the time display unit 122 displays “A1”. Here, “A1” means that the wireless communication module 110 is powered on.

When the power of the wireless communication module 110 is turned on but an error related to communication between the control device 160 and the wireless communication module 110 has occurred, the time display unit 122 displays “AF”.

  With the time display unit 122 displaying "A1", when the user presses the drying key 182 to select "▼", the display on the time display unit 122 returns to "A0".

  When the user presses the dehydration key 181 to select “▲” while the time display unit 122 is displaying “A1”, as shown in FIG. 6, the display unit 121 is in the initialization mode. The time display unit 122 displays “A2”.

  When the user presses the start pause key 173 while the time display unit 122 is displaying "A2", "ACL" flashes on the time display unit 122, and the wireless communication module 110 is connected to the server 200 by communication. Initialization of settings for setting (hereinafter referred to as "communication setting") is started. Here, “ACL” means that the communication setting is being initialized.

When the user presses the drying key 182 to select “▼” while the time display unit 122 is displaying “A2”, the display on the time display unit 122 is displayed as shown in FIG. 5. Return to "A1".

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the time display unit 122 is displaying “A2”, when the user presses the dehydration key 181 to select “▲”, the display unit 121 enters the update mode. The time display unit 122 displays “A3”.

  When the user presses the start pause key 173 while the time display unit 122 is displaying "A3", "AUP" flashes on the time display unit 122, and updating of the firmware of the washing machine 100 is started. Ru. As a result, the washing machine 100 can download the latest firmware from the server 200 and store it in the memory 150. Here, “AUP” means that the firmware of the washing machine 100 is being updated.

  In addition, while the firmware of the washing machine 100 is being updated, “LAN” is displayed on portions other than the time display unit 122 of the display unit 121. Here, “LAN” means that the wireless communication module 110 has succeeded in communication connection to the server 200. In addition, the meaning of the display of "LAN" is the same as the case here also in other cases.

  Further, the wireless communication module 110 communicates with the server 200 via the wireless access point 400 even if the user presses the start pause key 173 while the time display unit 122 is displaying “A3”. There are times when you can not. In this case, the speaker 130 outputs an audio that “the firmware can not be updated because it can not connect to the server”.

  When the initialization of the communication setting or the update of the firmware of the washing machine 100 is completed, as shown in FIG. 5, the display on the time display unit 122 automatically returns to "A1".

  Further, when the user presses the start pause key 173 while the time display unit 122 is displaying “A1”, as shown in FIG. 7, the determination by the control device 160 is performed. More specifically, the control device 160 determines whether or not the setting for wirelessly connecting the wireless communication module 110 to the wireless access point 400 is completed.

When the control device 160 determines that the setting for wirelessly connecting the wireless communication module 110 to the wireless access point 400 is not completed, the time display unit 122 displays “bF” and the speaker 130 displays “wireless”. Output an audio stating that the access point has not been set. Here, “bF” means that the setting for wirelessly connecting the wireless communication module 110 to the wireless access point 400 is not performed.

  When the user presses the lock release key 174 while the time display unit 122 is displaying "bF", the program for realizing the WPS function is activated, and "bP" blinks on the time display unit 122. At the same time, the speaker 130 outputs an audio “Please press the push button of the wireless access point”. Here, “bP” means that setting for wirelessly connecting the wireless communication module 110 to the wireless access point 400 is in progress.

  When the setting for wirelessly connecting the wireless communication module 110 to the wireless access point 400 is completed by the program of the WPS, the determination of the control device 160 is performed again.

  On the other hand, when the control device 160 determines that the setting for wirelessly connecting the wireless communication module 110 to the wireless access point 400 is completed, as shown in FIG. 8, the time display unit 122 “b0” , “B1”, “b2” and “b3” are displayed. Here, “b0” means that although the setting for wirelessly connecting the wireless communication module 110 to the wireless access point 400 is completed, the wireless communication module 110 can not communicate with the wireless access point 400. Do. Further, “b1” means that although the wireless communication module 110 can be wirelessly connected to the wireless access point 400, the reception strength of the radio wave of the wireless communication module 110 is weak. Also, “b2” means that the wireless communication module 110 can be wirelessly connected to the wireless access point 400, and the radio communication module 110 has a normal radio wave reception intensity. In addition, “b3” can connect the wireless communication module 110 to the wireless access point 400 by wireless communication, and means that the reception strength of the radio wave of the wireless communication module 110 is strong. That is, the reception strength of the radio wave of the wireless communication module 110 becomes stronger in the order of "b1", "b2" and "b3".

  When the user presses the lock release key 174 while the time display unit 122 is displaying any one of "b0", "b1", "b2" and "b3", as shown in FIG. As shown, the display unit 121 is in the cloud mode, and the time display unit 122 displays “C0”. At this time, “LAN” is displayed on portions other than the time display unit 122 of the display unit 121. Here, “C0” means that the display unit 121 is in the cloud mode. The cloud mode is a mode in which the wireless communication module 110 is communicably connected to the server 200.

  When the user presses the start pause key 173 while the time display unit 122 is displaying “C0”, the setting information thus far is stored in the memory 150, and the wireless communication module 110 is communicated to the server 200. The operation for connecting ends. At this time, the memory 150 includes setting information for turning on the wireless communication module 110, setting information for wirelessly connecting the wireless communication module 110 to the wireless access point 400, and immediately before the end of the operation. The communication mode stores communication mode information indicating that the communication mode is the cloud mode.

When the user presses the dehydration key 181 to select “た め に” while the time display unit 122 is displaying “C0”, the display unit 121 is in the econet mode, and the time display unit 122 is displayed. Displays “C1”. At this time, “LAN” is displayed on portions other than the time display unit 122 of the display unit 121. Here, “C1” means that the display unit 121 is in the econet mode. Further, the econet mode is a mode in which the communication protocol (Echonet Lite (registered trademark) standard) formulated by the Echonet consortium is satisfied and which communicates with other devices connected to the indoor network.

  When the user presses the start pause key 173 while the time display unit 122 is displaying “C1”, the setting information thus far is stored in the memory 150, and the wireless communication module 110 is communicated to the server 200. The operation for connecting ends. At this time, the memory 150 includes setting information for turning on the wireless communication module 110, setting information for wirelessly connecting the wireless communication module 110 to the wireless access point 400, and immediately before the end of the operation. The communication mode stores communication mode information indicating that it is the econet mode.

  With the time display unit 122 displaying “C1”, when the user presses the drying key 182 to select “▼”, the display unit 121 returns to the cloud mode, and the time display unit 122 also displays Return to "C0".

  When the user presses the lock release key 174 while the time display unit 122 is displaying “C0,” pairing between the server 200 and the washing machine 100 starts as shown in FIG. “CP” flashes on the display unit 122. At this time, “LAN” is displayed on portions other than the time display unit 122 of the display unit 121. Here, “CP” means that user authentication to the server 200 is in progress.

  When the user authentication to the server 200 is successful, the time display unit 122 displays “CC”. At this time, “LAN” is displayed on portions other than the time display unit 122 of the display unit 121. Here, “CC” means that the user authentication to the server 200 is successful.

  With the time display unit 122 displaying "CC", when the user presses the start pause key 173, the setting information so far is stored in the memory 150, and the wireless communication module 110 is communicated to the server 200. The operation for connecting ends. At this time, the memory 150 includes setting information for powering on the wireless communication module 110, setting information for communicatively connecting the wireless communication module 110 to the wireless access point 400, and a communication mode immediately before the end of the operation. Stores communication mode information indicating that it is in the cloud mode.

  When the user presses the lock release key 174 while the time display unit 122 is displaying “CC”, retrying of pairing between the server 200 and the washing machine 100 is started, and “time display unit 122 "CP" flashes.

  On the other hand, when the user authentication to the server 200 fails, the time display unit 122 displays “CF”. Here, “CF” means that the user authentication to the server 200 has failed.

  When the user presses the start pause key 173 while the time display unit 122 is displaying “CF”, the setting information thus far is stored in the memory 150, and the wireless communication module 110 is communicated to the server 200. The operation for connecting ends. At this time, the memory 150 includes setting information for powering on the wireless communication module 110, setting information for communicatively connecting the wireless communication module 110 to the wireless access point 400, and a communication mode immediately before the end of the operation. Stores communication mode information indicating that it is in the cloud mode.

When the user presses the lock release key 174 while the time display unit 122 is displaying “CF”, retrying of pairing between the server 200 and the washing machine 100 is started, and the display unit 121 displays “CP And "LAN" are displayed. Also at this time, only “CP” flashes on the display unit 121.

  When the user presses the refresh mode key 178 when the operation display unit 120 is in the state shown in FIG. 4, as shown in FIG. 11, the time display unit 122 displays "----", "AF". “BF”, “C0”, “C1”, “CF”, and “LAN” are displayed. Here, “−−−−” means that the wireless communication module 110 is in operation or in communication setting. Also, the meanings of “AF”, “bF”, “C0”, “C1” and “CF” are the same as the meanings described above.

  As described above, since the time display unit 122 displays information related to communication between the wireless communication module 110 and the server 200, the display unit that displays information related to communication between the wireless communication module 110 and the server 200 is displayed on the display unit 121. You do not have to set it separately. Therefore, the increase in manufacturing cost can be prevented.

  In addition, since the time display unit 122 indicates information related to communication between the wireless communication module 110 and the server 200 to the user by numerals and alphabets, the wireless communication module 110 and the server may be configured rather than to the user by the light emission pattern of the LED. Information on communications between 200 can be presented to the user in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Further, since the power on key 171, the start pause key 173, the lock release key 174, the dehydration key 181 and the drying key 182 also serve as an operation unit for communication connection of the wireless communication module 110 to the server 200, for example, a personal computer etc. The communication connection to the server 200 can be performed by operating the power on key 171 or the like without using any other device.

  Further, since the power on key 171, the start pause key 173, the lock release key 174, the dehydration key 181 and the drying key 182 also serve as an operation unit for communication connection of the wireless communication module 110 to the server 200, the number of keys Can be prevented from increasing.

  Further, since the time display unit 122 displays “A0” and “A1”, the user can reliably confirm the information related to the power on / off of the wireless communication module 110.

  Further, since the time display unit 122 displays “bF” and “bP”, the user can reliably confirm the information for wirelessly connecting the wireless communication module 110 to the wireless access point 400. .

  Further, since the time display unit 122 displays “b0”, “b1”, “b2” and “b3”, the user can surely confirm the information regarding the communication connection state of the wireless communication module 110 it can.

  Further, since the time display unit 122 displays “CP”, “CC” and “CF”, the user authentication to the server 200 can be surely confirmed.

  In addition, since the speaker 130 reports an error regarding the communication between the wireless communication module 110 and the server 200, the occurrence of the error can be easily understood.

  Further, since the speaker 130 reports an error regarding communication between the wireless communication module 110 and the server 200 by voice, occurrence of the error can be very easily understood.

  In addition, since the time display unit 122 is formed using a 7-segment display capable of displaying time, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

  In the first embodiment, the washing machine 100 has the function of drying the laundry, but may not have the function of drying the laundry, and may be a drum type washing machine or a so-called vertical washing machine. It may be a machine.

In the first embodiment, the memory 150, which is a nonvolatile semiconductor memory, is used, but instead of the memory 150, for example, a hard disk drive or a volatile semiconductor memory (for example, DERAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) Access Memory) may be used.

  In the first embodiment, the display control unit 161 is configured by software, but may be configured by hardware.

  In the first embodiment, the mobile communication portable terminal 300 is communicably connected to the server 200 via the portable telephone communication network, but the mobile communication portable terminal 300 is communicably connected to the server 200 via the wireless access point 400. It is also good.

  In the first embodiment, the wireless access point 400 is installed indoors, but may be installed outdoors.

  In the first embodiment, when waiting for connection to the wireless access point 400 continues, the speaker 130 may notify by voice that the connection to the wireless access point 400 is waiting for connection.

  In the first embodiment, when the waiting for connection to the server 200 continues, the speaker 130 may notify by voice that the connection to the wireless access point 400 is waiting for connection.

  In the first embodiment, the speaker 130 may notify the setting regarding the communication between the wireless communication module 110 and the server 200 by voice.

  In the first embodiment, the time display unit 122 is formed of the 7-segment display, but may be formed using a segment display other than the 7-segment display.

  In the first embodiment, instead of the mobile communication portable terminal 300 which is a smart fan, a mobile communication portable terminal which is a tablet terminal may be used. This mobile communication portable terminal is capable of communication connection to at least one of a mobile communication network and a wireless access point 400.

  In the first embodiment, instead of the mobile communication portable terminal 300, a desktop personal computer capable of communication connection to the server 200 may be used.

Second Embodiment
The washing machine of the second embodiment of the present invention differs from the first embodiment only in that a wired communication module as an example of a communication unit is provided instead of the wireless communication module 110.

Third Embodiment
The washing machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the power of the wireless communication module 110 is automatically turned off each time the operation for processing the laundry is finished. It differs from one embodiment.

  In the washing machine according to the third embodiment, after the power of the wireless communication module 110 is automatically turned off, the power of the washing machine 100 is turned off, and the power of the washing machine 100 is turned on again. The module 110 may be powered on automatically.

  In addition, when the power of the wireless communication module 110 is automatically turned on, the wireless communication module 110 is automatically connected to the server 200 and the speaker 130 notifies the success or failure of the communication connection. You may do so.

  In addition, the notification of the speaker 130 may be performed at least once, and even if the operation for processing the laundry is being set, even if the operation is being performed. It may be performed.

  Although the specific embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the said 1st-3rd embodiment, It can change variously within the scope of this invention, and can be implemented. For example, a combination of the first to third embodiments as appropriate may be used as an embodiment of the present invention.

  That is, the present invention and embodiments are summarized as follows.

The washing machine 100 of the present invention is
A communication unit 110 that communicates with the server 200;
A laundry processing unit 140 that processes laundry;
Operation unit 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 1 for instructing the laundry processing unit 140 to perform the operation of laundry processing
84,
A time display unit 122 for displaying time;
And a controller 160,
The control device 160 has a display control unit 161 that controls the display of the time display unit 122 such that information regarding communication between the communication unit 110 and the server 200 is displayed on the time display unit 122. It is characterized by

  According to the above configuration, the display control unit 161 controls the display of the time display unit 122 so that the information related to the communication between the communication unit 110 and the server 200 is displayed on the time display unit 122. The time display unit 122 can be used as a display unit that displays information related to communication between the server 110 and the server 200. Therefore, since it is not necessary to add the display part which displays the information regarding communication between the said communication part 110 and the said server 200, the increase in manufacturing cost can be prevented.

  Further, since the time display unit 122 displays time, information on communication between the communication unit 110 and the server 200 can be indicated by, for example, at least one of numerals and alphabets. Therefore, it is easier for the user to understand the information related to the communication between the communication unit 110 and the server 200 by the display of the time display unit 122 than by the light emission pattern of the LED. That is, the information on the communication between the communication unit 110 and the server 200 can be easily shown to the user by the display of the time display unit 122.

The washing machine 100 of one embodiment is
The operation units 171, 173, 174, 181, and 182 also serve as an operation unit for communicably connecting the communication unit 110 to the server 200.

  According to the above embodiment, the operation units 171, 173, 174, 181, and 182 also serve as an operation unit for communication connection of the communication unit 110 to the server 200. Therefore, for example, other devices such as a personal computer are not used. Also, communication connection to the server 200 can be performed by operating the operation units 171, 173, 174, 181, and 182.

  Further, since the operation units 171, 173, 174, 181, and 182 also serve as an operation unit for communication connection of the communication unit 110 to the server 200, the number of operation units 171, 173, 174, 181, and 182 increases. You can prevent that.

In the washing machine 100 according to one embodiment, the communication unit 110 allows the user to operate the operation unit 181,1.
By operating 82, the power can be turned on or off, and the information on communication between the communication unit 110 and the server 200 includes information on power on / off of the communication unit 110.

  According to the above embodiment, the information on the communication between the communication unit 110 and the server 200 includes the information on the power on / off of the communication unit 110, so that the information can be surely confirmed.

  In the washing machine 100 according to one embodiment, the communication unit 110 communicates with the server 200 via a wireless access point, and information on communication between the communication unit 110 and the server 200 is transmitted to the wireless access point 400. The information for wirelessly connecting the communication unit 110 is included.

  According to the above embodiment, the information related to communication between the communication unit 110 and the server 200 includes information for wirelessly connecting the communication unit 110 to the wireless access point 400, so it is possible to confirm this information with certainty. can do.

  In the washing machine 100 according to one embodiment, the information on communication between the communication unit 110 and the server 200 includes information on user authentication to the server 200.

  According to the above embodiment, the information related to the communication between the communication unit 110 and the server 200 includes the information related to the user authentication to the server 200, so that the information can be surely confirmed.

  The washing machine 100 according to one embodiment includes a notification unit 130 that notifies an error related to communication between the communication unit 110 and the server 200.

  According to the embodiment, since the notification unit 130 notifies an error regarding communication between the communication unit 110 and the server 200, the occurrence of the error can be easily understood.

  In the washing machine 100 according to one embodiment, the notification unit 130 provides an audio notification of an error related to communication between the communication unit 110 and the server 200.

  According to the above-described embodiment, since an error regarding communication between the communication unit 110 and the server 200 is notified by voice, the occurrence of the error can be more easily understood.

  In the washing machine 100 according to one embodiment, the time display unit 122 is formed using a segment display capable of displaying time.

  According to the above embodiment, since the time display unit 122 is formed using a segment display capable of displaying time, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

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A washing machine according to an aspect of the present invention includes a communication unit for communicating with a server, a laundry processing unit for processing laundry, and an operation for instructing the laundry processing unit to perform an operation of laundry processing. A controller, and the control device displays the information on the communication between the communication unit and the server on the time display unit. It is characterized by having a display control part which controls a display of a display part.

  In one embodiment, the operation unit doubles as an operation unit for communicatively connecting the communication unit to the server.

  In the washing machine according to one embodiment, the communication unit can turn on or off the power by the user operating the operation unit, and information on communication between the communication unit and the server is: It includes information on power on / off of the communication unit.

  In one embodiment, the communication unit communicates with the server via a wireless access point, and information related to communication between the communication unit and the server transmits the communication unit wirelessly to the wireless access point. Contains information for communication connection.

  In one embodiment, the information related to communication between the communication unit and the server includes information related to user authentication to the server.

  The washing machine according to one embodiment includes a notification unit that notifies an error related to communication between the communication unit and the server.

  In the washing machine according to one embodiment, the notification unit provides an audio notification of an error related to communication between the communication unit and the server.

  In one embodiment, the time display unit is formed using a segment display capable of displaying time.

  The washing machine according to the present invention includes a communication unit, a laundry processing unit that processes laundry, a display unit that displays time, and a control device including a display control unit. The display control unit controls the display of the time display unit so that the information on the communication between the communication unit and the server is displayed on the time display unit. Therefore, a display unit for displaying the information is provided separately from the time display unit. It is not necessary. Therefore, the increase in manufacturing cost can be prevented.

  In addition, the time display unit can easily show information related to communication between the communication unit and the server to the user using, for example, at least one of numerals and alphabets.

Reference Signs List 1 laundry system 100 washing machine 110 wireless communication module 120 operation display unit 121 display unit 122 time display unit 130 speaker 140 washing and drying unit 160 control device 200 server 300 mobile communication portable terminal 400 wireless access point

Claims (5)

A communication unit wirelessly connected to the wireless access point and communicating with the server via the wireless access point;
A laundry processing unit that processes laundry,
An operation unit for instructing the laundry processing unit to perform an operation of the laundry processing;
A time display unit for displaying the time related to the processing of the laundry, the communication state between the communication unit and the wireless access point, and the communication state between the communication unit and the server;
And a controller.
The control apparatus, as information regarding the communication between the communication portion and the server is displayed on the time display unit has a display control unit for controlling display of the time display unit,
The washing machine characterized in that the display control unit distinguishes an error related to communication between the communication unit and the wireless access point and an error related to communication between the communication unit and the server and notifies the time display unit. . The display control unit notifies the time display unit that the communication between the communication unit and the wireless access point is successful and that the user authentication to the server is successful. Washing machine described.   The washing machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the operation unit doubles as an operation unit for communicatively connecting the communication unit to the server. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the time display unit is formed using a segment display capable of displaying time. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the time display unit displays an operation reservation time for processing the laundry or an operation remaining time for processing the laundry. .