JP6646718B2 - Washing machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a washing machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a washing machine, there is a washing machine including a receiving unit that receives information from a terminal device and a control unit (for example, see Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-54279)). When the receiving unit receives the information, the control unit controls the processing of the laundry based on the information.

JP 2014-54279 A

  However, in the above-described conventional washing machine, when the processing of the laundry is completed, the power is automatically turned off, so that the receiving unit cannot receive information from the terminal device.

  Therefore, the conventional washing machine has a problem in that when the terminal device wants to send information to the receiving unit after finishing the laundry processing, the power must be turned on again, which is inconvenient.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine capable of eliminating inconvenience after finishing the processing of the laundry.

In order to solve the above problems, the washing machine of the present invention
Comprising an outer box, provided in the outer casing, and the laundry processing unit for processing the laundry, communicate adapter, and a control device,
The control device determines whether or not the communication adapter is communicatively connected to a communication network.If the control device determines that the communication adapter is communicatively connected, the laundry processing unit terminates the laundry processing operation. A washing machine in which a standby state is set in which the object processing operation and the setting of the operation cannot be performed, and the power of the communication adapter is turned on or the power is kept on .

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
The control device includes a standby processing unit that puts the control device and the display unit in a standby state after the determination that the network setting is valid, and erases a display other than the specific display on the display unit.

  Here, the standby state of the control device and the display unit means that power is supplied only to predetermined circuits of the control device and the display unit.

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
After the display unit is in a standby state, a specific operation determination unit that determines whether a specific operation has been performed on the operation unit,
When it is determined that the specific operation has been performed, the control device and the display unit return to a normal state, and the display unit includes a return processing unit that performs display other than the specific display.

  Here, returning the control device and the display unit to the normal state means restarting the supply of power to the predetermined circuit to which power was not supplied in the standby state.

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
The control device includes a control device reset unit that performs a software reset of the control device when it is determined that the network setting is valid.

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
The control device includes a communication adapter reset unit that resets the communication adapter by hardware when it is determined that the network setting is valid.

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
The communication adapter is directly or indirectly detachable from the outer box.

One embodiment of the washing machine,
An audio output unit that outputs audio based on the information from the communication network.

Washing machine of the present invention, by controlling the power-on state of the communication adapter according to whether the upper Symbol communications adapter is communicatively connected to the communication network, can be eliminated the inconvenience after completion of the processing of the laundry.

It is a schematic structure figure of a washing system provided with a drum type washing and drying machine of a first embodiment of the present invention. It is an outline perspective view of the above-mentioned drum type washing and drying machine. It is a schematic top view of the said drum type washing and drying machine. It is an external view of the operation display part at the time of power-off of the said drum type washing and drying machine. It is an external view of the operation display part of the said drum type washing and drying machine in a normal state. It is an external view of the operation display part of the said drum type washing and drying machine in a standby state. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the always-on power supply process of the communication adapter of the said drum type washing and drying machine. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a schematic structure figure of a washing system provided with a drum type washing and drying machine of a second embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic structure figure of a washing system provided with a drum type washing and drying machine of a third embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

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

  The drum-type washing / drying machine 100 includes a control device 10, an optional communication adapter 20, an audio signal switching unit 30, a speaker 40 as an example of an audio output unit, and an operation display as an example of an operation unit and a display unit. The washing machine includes a unit 50 and a washing / drying unit 60 as an example of a laundry processing unit that processes laundry. Here, the washing / drying unit 60 includes the water tub 2 (shown in FIG. 2) and includes a well-known washing and dewatering tub, a motor, a water supply valve, a drain valve, a heat pump unit, a drying filter, a drain filter, etc. Have. The operation for processing the laundry by the washing and drying unit 60 (hereinafter referred to as “laundry processing operation”) includes removing the dirt and smell of the laundry, such as a laundry operation, a dehydration operation, and a drying operation. And driving to dry the laundry.

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

  The control device 10 also includes a network setting determination unit 10a, a communication adapter power management unit 10b, a standby processing unit 10c, a specific operation determination unit 10d, and a return processing unit 10e. The network setting determination unit 10a, the communication adapter power management unit 10b, the standby processing unit 10c, the specific operation determination unit 10d, and the return processing unit 10e are each configured by software.

  The network setting determination unit 10a determines whether or not the washing and dehydration and drying of the laundry by the washing and drying unit 60 have been completed and the communication connection to the Internet N as an example of a communication network has been made via the wireless access point 200. Is determined. That is, the network setting determination unit 10a determines whether the network setting for downloading information from the Internet N to the communication adapter 20 is enabled.

  The communication adapter power management unit 10b turns on the power of the communication adapter 20 when it is determined that the network setting is valid. Thereby, the communication adapter 20 can download the information even after the washing, dehydration, drying, etc. of the laundry by the washing / drying unit 60 are completed.

After determining that the network setting is valid, the standby processing unit 10c sets the control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 in a standby state. As a result, the drum-type washing / drying machine 100 is not in the setting state in which the user operates the operation display unit 50 to set a desired laundry processing operation, or in the operation state in which the laundry processing operation is being performed. Disappears. In other words, the drum-type washing / drying machine 100 is in a standby state in which power is supplied to only a predetermined circuit only for uploading and downloading information using the communication adapter 20.

  After the control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 are in a standby state, the specific operation determination unit 10d determines whether the start temporary stop key 573 is pressed. Note that the operation of pressing the start temporary stop key 573 is an example of a specific operation.

  When it is determined that the start temporary stop key 573 has been pressed, the return processing unit 10e returns the control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 to the normal state. Thereby, the drum-type washing / drying machine 100 is set to a setting state in which the user operates the operation display unit 50 to set a desired laundry processing operation.

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

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

  The first control unit 11 of the control device 10 and the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20 communicate with each other. For example, the second control unit 21 transmits an utterance request signal to the first control unit 11, and the first control unit 11 transmits an utterance permission signal to the second control unit 21. Here, the utterance request signal is a signal for requesting the speaker 40 to output sound corresponding to the sound data in the memory 24. On the other hand, the utterance permission signal is a signal that the first control unit 11 transmits to the second control unit 21 in response to receiving the utterance request signal, and outputs a voice corresponding to the voice data in the memory 24 to the speaker 40. This is a signal for permitting the user to make a request. The utterance permission signal is transmitted to the second controller 21 when the speaker 40 does not output the sound corresponding to the sound data in the memory 13.

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

  The audio signal switching unit 30 switches the signal under the control of the first control unit 11, and outputs the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 or the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit 22. Is output.

  The speaker 40 outputs, for example, a predetermined melody sound or a message when driving for processing laundry starts. Further, the speaker 40 notifies error information relating to communication between the communication adapter 20 and the management server 300 by voice.

The operation display unit 50 displays a reserved time of operation for processing laundry and a time display unit 521 for displaying remaining operation time during driving for processing laundry (FIGS. 4 to 5). 6
(Shown below).

  The management server 300 acquires and stores information such as a weather forecast, a pollen forecast, a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) forecast, and a yellow sand forecast from another server (not shown) via the Internet N. At the same time, the stored information is updated at predetermined time intervals. This information is downloaded to the communication adapter 20 via the Internet N or the like, so that the speaker 40 can output sound corresponding to the information.

Further, the management server 300 receives and saves information from the drum type washer / dryer 100, and receives and saves information from the smartphone 400. Here, as information from the drum-type washing / drying machine 100, information on processing of laundry (for example, processing information such as processing time, amount of water used, and amount of electricity) and information on maintenance (for example, drying filter, Maintenance information such as filters). In addition, information from the smartphone 400 includes information set by a user regarding a washing operation, a dehydration operation, a drying operation, and the like.

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

  For example, when the operation information indicating whether or not the operation for processing the laundry is being performed is stored in the management server 300 as information from the drum-type washing / drying machine 100, the smartphone 400 includes the management server By connecting to the communication server 300, it is possible to acquire operation information from the management server 300 and to transmit the operation information to the user.

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

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

  The drum-type washing / drying machine includes an outer box 1 forming an outer shell. The outer box 1 includes an upper panel 101, an operation display unit 50, a front panel 103, a rear panel 104, a right panel 105A, a left panel 105B (shown in FIG. 3), and a base 106. It is configured. In such an outer box 1, a washing and drying unit 60 and the like are installed.

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

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

  A laundry case 150 capable of storing a laundry agent is provided beside the operation display section 50. Here, the above-mentioned laundry agent is a powder agent or a liquid agent that dissolves in water supplied to the water tub 2 when washing or rinsing the laundry. Specific examples of the above-mentioned laundry detergent include a detergent, a bleach, and a softener.

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

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

  The support member 90 has a rear end fixed to the upper end of the rear panel 104 with a screw (not shown) and a left end fixed to the upper end of the left panel 105B with a screw (not shown). ing. The communication adapter 20 is removably fitted into such a recess of the support member 90. That is, the communication adapter 20 is indirectly detachable from the outer box 1. The communication adapter 20 is located on the left side and the rear side when viewed from above.

  FIG. 4 is an external view of the operation display unit 50 when the power of the drum type washing and drying machine 100 is turned off.

  The operation display unit 50 includes a power-on key 571, a power-off key 572, a start temporary stop key 573, an unlock key 574, a first operation mode (wash) key 575, and a second operation mode (wash-dry) key 576. , A third operation mode (dry) key 577, a refresh key 578, a wash key 579, a rinse key 580, a release key 581, a dry key 582, a bath water key 583, a reservation key 584, a voice key 585, and the like.

  A communication status display section 591 for indicating to the user whether or not the communication adapter 20 is connected for communication with the Internet N is provided beside the power-on key 571 of the voice key 585. In this communication status display section 591, a graphic image of an antenna and a radio wave is drawn.

  When the user presses the power-on key 571, the power of the drum-type washing / drying machine 100 is turned on, and as shown in FIG. 5, the periphery of the start temporary stop key 573, the second operation mode key 576, and the like are turned on. At this time, if the communication adapter 20 can make a communication connection to the Internet N, the communication status display section 591 turns on. Then, although not shown, when the reservation key 184 is pressed to reserve the laundry processing operation, the figure of the clock above the reservation key 184 turns on. Further, the reservation time of the laundry processing operation can be changed by pressing a key 581 or a drying key 582, and is displayed on the time display section 521.

  Further, when the operation display unit 50 is in a standby state after the end of the laundry processing operation, as shown in FIG. 6, a time display of the time display unit 521, a lighting display of a peripheral portion of the start temporary stop key 573, and Other indications are turned off except for the lighting indication of the communication status display section 591. Note that the time display of the time display unit 521, the lighting display of the periphery of the start / stop key 573, and the lighting display of the communication status display unit 591 are examples of specific displays.

  According to the drum-type washing / drying machine 100 having the above configuration, the first control unit 11 normally switches the audio signal switching unit 30 so as to output the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 to the speaker 40. ing.

When the drum type washing / drying machine 100 is in the set state or the operating state, when a speech request is transmitted from the management server 300 to the communication unit 23 of the communication adapter 20, the download of audio data is started, and the audio data is stored in the memory 24. Is stored. When the download of the audio data to the communication adapter 20 is completed, the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20 sends the control device 1
The first utterance request is output to the first control unit 11 of "0".

  When the first control unit 11 of the control device 10 receives an utterance request from the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20, the first control unit 11 determines whether utterance of the downloaded audio data to the communication adapter 20 is permitted or not. The determination is made by the control unit 11. When the first control unit 11 determines that the utterance of the audio data may be permitted, the first control unit 11 outputs a switching signal to the audio signal switching unit 30 and the second audio signal output unit 22 outputs the switching signal to the memory. The audio signal switching unit 30 is switched so as to output a second audio signal based on the audio data stored in the speaker 24 to the speaker 40.

  By outputting utterance permission from the first control unit 11 of the control device 10 to the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20, the second audio signal is output from the second audio signal output unit 22 of the communication adapter 20. The signal is output to the speaker 40 via the signal switching unit 30. Here, for example, when there is an utterance request from the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20 while the first audio signal output unit 12 is outputting the first audio signal, the first control unit 11 After the end of the voice signal, an utterance permission is output to the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20.

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

  When one audio signal of the first audio signal output unit 12 is output to the speaker 40 via the audio signal switching unit 30, for example, "greeting", "dirt of clothes and detergent status when the previous operation was performed" , "A maintenance state of the drying filter and the drain filter" is output from the speaker 40.

When the second audio signal of the second audio signal output unit 22 is output to the speaker 40 via the audio signal switching unit 30, for example, “environment information (temperature information, humidity information, pollen information, PM2.5 information, yellow sand Information) ”is output from the speaker 40.

  Also, when the drum type washing / drying machine 100 is in the standby state, when an utterance request is transmitted from the management server 300 to the communication unit 23 of the communication adapter 20, the download of the audio data is started, and the audio data is stored in the memory 24. It is memorized. In this case, even when the download of the audio data to the communication adapter 20 is completed, the utterance request is not output from the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20 to the first control unit 11 of the control device 10, and the control device 10 and the Output when the operation display unit 50 returns to the normal state.

  Hereinafter, the constant power-on processing of the communication adapter 20 by the control device 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, when the power-on key 571 is pressed, the power of the communication adapter 20 is turned on. In step S101, it is determined whether or not the start pause key 573 is pressed in the state where the laundry processing operation is set. Is determined. If it is determined in step S101 that the start temporary stop key 573 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S111. If it is determined that the start temporary stop key 573 has been pressed, the process proceeds to the next step S102.

  Next, after starting the laundry processing operation in step S102, it is determined in step S103 whether or not the laundry processing operation has been completed. This step S103 is repeated until it is determined that the laundry processing operation has been completed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8, by outputting an operation end sound to the speaker 40 in step S104, the user is notified that the laundry processing operation has ended.

  Next, in step S105, it is determined whether the network setting for downloading information from the Internet N to the communication adapter 20 is enabled. If it is determined in this step S105 that the network setting is not valid, the process proceeds to the last step S106, while if it is determined that the network setting is valid, the process proceeds to step S121 shown in FIG.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 8, the power of the drum type washer / dryer 100 is turned off. Thereby, power supply to each part of the drum type washer / dryer 100 is stopped. That is, a portion to which power is supplied in the drum type washing / drying machine 100 is eliminated.

  On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step S101 to step S111, as shown in FIG. 7, whether a state in which the operation on the operation display unit 50 is not performed (hereinafter, referred to as “no operation state”) continues for a predetermined time or more. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined in step S111 that the non-operation state has not continued for a predetermined time or more, the process returns to step S101. If it is determined that the non-operation state has continued for a predetermined time or more, steps S102 to S102 are performed. The process skips S104 and proceeds to step S105 shown in FIG.

  When the process proceeds from step S105 to step S121, as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether the power-off setting for turning off the power of the drum-type washing / drying machine 100 is valid. If it is determined in step S121 that the power-off setting is valid, the process proceeds to step S106 shown in FIG. 8, while if it is determined that the power-off setting is not valid, the process proceeds to step S122 shown in FIG. .

  Next, in step S122, a standby process is performed by the standby processing unit 10c. Thus, the control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 are in a standby state, and the display of the operation display unit 50 is as shown in FIG. In this standby state, the power of the communication adapter 20 is not turned off but remains on. The time display unit 521 displays the current time in the standby state.

  Next, in step S123, it is determined whether the start temporary stop key 573 has been pressed. This step S123 is repeated until it is determined that the start temporary stop key 573 has been pressed.

  Next, in step S124, the return processing by the return processing unit 10e is performed. Thereby, the control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 return to the normal state, and the display of the operation display unit 50 becomes as shown in FIG.

  In this way, if the user has previously enabled the network setting and disabled the power-off setting, the communication adapter 20 is not turned off and turned on even after the laundry processing operation is completed. Will remain. Thus, after the laundry processing operation is completed, the information stored in the management server 300 can be downloaded to the communication adapter 20. As a result, the user does not need to press the power-on key 571 only to download the information after the laundry processing operation is completed. Therefore, the drum type washing and drying machine can eliminate inconvenience after the laundry processing operation.

Further, while the control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 are in the standby state, for example, new audio data can be downloaded to the communication adapter 20, so that the control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 return to the normal state. Then, the new voice data can be immediately uttered. Therefore, if the new voice data relates to the weather, the user can appropriately set the laundry processing driving in consideration of the weather.

  Also, even if the laundry processing operation is completed, the power of the communication adapter 20 is kept on. Therefore, even if the download of information to the communication adapter 20 is started immediately before the completion of the laundry processing operation, this download is performed. Can be prevented from being interrupted.

  Even when the laundry processing operation is completed, the power of the communication adapter 20 is maintained, so that information such as the time required for processing the laundry, the amount of water, and the amount of electricity is quickly uploaded to the management server 300. can do.

  Further, even when the laundry processing operation is completed, the power of the communication adapter 20 is maintained on, so that information on maintenance of the drying filter, the drain filter, and the like can be quickly uploaded to the management server 300. Therefore, the management server 300 can promptly send information on maintenance to the smartphone 400 of the user. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the next laundry processing operation is performed in an abnormal state such as the dry filter being clogged.

  Further, if the user has previously enabled the power-off setting, even if the network setting is enabled, the power supply to each unit of the drum-type washing / drying machine 100 is stopped. Can be spread.

  When the control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 are in a standby state, the display of the operation display unit 50 includes the time display of the time display unit 521 and the peripheral portion of the start temporary stop key 573 as shown in FIG. And the lighting display of the communication status display unit 591. That is, the display of the standby information on the operation display unit 50 is different from the normal state. Therefore, the user can easily grasp that the operation display unit 50 is in a standby state by looking at the operation display unit 50.

  When the control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 are in a standby state, the display of the operation display unit 50 is limited to a part, so that an energy saving effect can be obtained.

  When the control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 are in a standby state, pressing the start temporary stop key 573 causes the control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 to return to the normal state, as shown in FIG. The operation display unit 50 lights the second operation mode key 576 and the like.

  When the control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 are in a standby state, the display of the operation display unit 50 includes the time display of the time display unit 521, the lighting display of the periphery of the start temporary stop key 573, and the communication display. Although only the lighting display of the status display section 591 is possible, among these, only the start pause key 573 can be pressed, so that it is easy for the user to recognize that the start pause key 573 is the release key for the standby state. Become. Therefore, the usability of the drum type washer / dryer 100 is good.

  When the control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 are in a standby state, even if a key other than the start temporary stop key 573 is pressed, the operation of this key is invalidated. It is possible to prevent the standby state from being released carelessly.

  Further, since the communication adapter 20 is detachably fitted into the recess of the support member 90, it can be easily replaced in the event of failure. Therefore, maintenance of the drum-type washing / drying machine 100 is easier to perform than when the communication adapter 20 cannot be removed from the support member 90.

  Further, since the speaker 40 can output various sounds, it is possible to prevent the sound notification from the speaker 40 from becoming monotonous.

  In the first embodiment, the network setting determination unit 10a, the communication adapter power management unit 10b, the standby processing unit 10c, the specific operation determination unit 10d, and the return processing unit 10e are each configured by software. At least one of the unit 10a, the communication adapter power management unit 10b, the standby processing unit 10c, the specific operation determination unit 10d, and the return processing unit 10e may be configured by hardware.

  In the first embodiment, the communication adapter 20 is detachably attached to the outer box 1 indirectly. However, the communication adapter 20 may be detachably attached directly to the outer box 1.

  In the first embodiment, step S121 is provided between step S105 and step S122. However, step S121 may not be provided. That is, if it is determined in step S105 that the network setting for downloading information from the Internet N to the communication adapter 20 is valid, the standby processing by the standby processing unit 10c is immediately performed. Good.

  In the first embodiment, the control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 return from the standby state to the normal state by pressing the start temporary stop key 573. For example, a predetermined key other than the start temporary stop key 573 is pressed. The control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 may return from the standby state to the normal state by pressing the key, double pressing two predetermined keys, or long pressing the predetermined key.

  In the first embodiment, the power of the drum-type washing / drying machine 100 may be turned off by, for example, pressing the power-off key 572 while the control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 are in a standby state.

[Second embodiment]
FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration diagram of a washing system including a drum-type washing / drying machine 2100 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 10, the same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the components of the first embodiment.

  The drum-type washing / drying machine 2100 includes a control device 2010 different from the control device 10 of the first embodiment. The control device 2010 has a control device reset unit 2010f configured by software.

  When it is determined that the network setting for downloading information from the Internet N to the communication adapter 20 is valid, the control device reset unit 2010f resets the control device 2010 by software. Explaining in more detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 9, the software reset of the control device 2010 is performed between step S121 and step S122. After that, steps S122 to S124 are performed as in the first embodiment.

  According to the drum-type washing / drying machine 2100 having the above configuration, the control device reset unit 10f performs software reset of the control device 2010 before the control device 2010 and the operation display unit 50 return to the normal state. The control device 2010 can be returned to a state before setting the processing operation. Therefore, the possibility that control device 2010 malfunctions in the next laundry processing operation can be reduced.

  If the software reset of the control device 2010 is performed after the control device 2010 and the operation display unit 50 return to the normal state, the user waits until the software reset of the control device 2010 is completed, and performs a desired operation. The setting of the laundry processing operation is performed. The second embodiment also has the effect of eliminating such a waiting time.

  In the second embodiment, the software reset of the control device 2010 is performed between step S121 and step S122. However, even after step S122, if the process is not performed before returning from step S123 to step S101, the process proceeds to step S122. After S101, the effect of preventing malfunction of the control device 2010 is obtained, and therefore, the operation may be performed.

[Third embodiment]
FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration diagram of a washing system including a drum-type washing / drying machine 3100 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 11, the same components as those of the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the components of the second embodiment.

  The drum-type washing / drying machine 3100 includes a control device 3010 different from the control device 10 of the first embodiment. The control device 3010 has a communication adapter reset unit 3010g configured by software.

  The communication adapter reset unit 3010g resets the communication adapter 20 by hardware when it is determined that the network setting for downloading information from the Internet N to the communication adapter 20 is valid. More specifically, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 9, the hardware reset of the communication adapter 20 is performed between step S121 and step S122. After that, steps S122 to S124 are performed as in the first embodiment.

  According to the drum-type washing / drying machine 3100 having the above-described configuration, the hardware of the communication adapter 20 is reset between step S121 and step S122. Therefore, after step S122, an error may occur in downloading information to the communication adapter 20. Sex can be reduced.

  If the hardware reset of the communication adapter 20 is performed after the control device 10 and the operation display unit 50 return to the normal state, the user waits until the software reset of the control device 10 ends, Is set for the laundry processing operation. The third embodiment also has the effect of eliminating such a waiting time (about 30 seconds).

  In the third embodiment, the communication adapter 20 is reset by hardware, but may be reset by software.

  In the third embodiment, the hardware reset of the communication adapter 20 has been performed between step S121 and step S122. However, even after step S122, if it is before returning from step S123 to step S101, Since the effect of preventing a download error is obtained after step S101, it may be performed.

[Fourth embodiment]
In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, it is determined whether or not the communication adapter 20 is physically connected to the support member 90 instead of the determination in step S105 in FIG. At this time, when it is determined that the communication adapter 20 is not physically connected to the support member 90, the process proceeds to step S106, and when it is determined that the communication adapter 20 is physically connected to the support member 90. Then, the process proceeds to step S121.

  As a method of determining the physical connection of the communication adapter 20, there is a method of transmitting a request command from the control device 10 to the communication adapter 20. More specifically, in the above method, when a request command is transmitted from the control device 10 to the communication adapter 20 and a response command is returned from the communication adapter 20 to the control device 10, the communication adapter 20 is physically connected to the support member 90. It is determined that there is. On the other hand, if no response command is returned from the communication adapter 20 to the control device 10, it is determined that the communication adapter 20 is physically connected to the support member 90.

  As described above, by determining whether or not the communication adapter 20 is physically connected to the support member 90 instead of the determination in step S105 in FIG. 8, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained. .

In the first to fourth embodiments, the drum-type washing / drying machines 100 and 2100 having a drying function are provided.
, 3100, the washing machine of the present invention is not limited to the drum type washer / dryer, but the present invention is applied to a vertical type washer / dryer, a drum type washer having no drying function, a vertical type washer, and the like. Is also good.

  Although the specific embodiments of the present invention have been described, the present invention is not limited to the above-described first to fourth embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. For example, a combination of the contents described in the first to fourth embodiments may be adopted as one embodiment of the present invention.

  The present invention and embodiments are summarized as follows.

The washing machines 100, 2100, 3100 of the present invention
In order to solve the above problems, the washing machines 100, 2100, and 3100 of the present invention
Outer box 1,
A laundry processing unit 60 provided in the outer box 1 for processing laundry;
An operation unit 50 for instructing the processing of the laundry,
A display unit 50 that performs display according to an operation on the operation unit 50;
A communication adapter 20;
Control devices 10, 2010, 3010,
The control devices 10, 2010, 3010 are:
After the processing of the laundry is completed, a network setting determining unit 10a that determines whether a network setting for downloading information from the communication network N to the communication adapter 20 is enabled,
A communication adapter power management unit that turns on the power of the communication adapter when it is determined that the network setting is valid.

  According to the configuration, when it is determined that the network setting is valid, the communication adapter power management unit 10b turns on the power of the communication adapter 20. This allows the information from the communication network N to be downloaded to the communication adapter 20 after the end of the laundry processing, so that the user does not need to turn on the power only to download the information from the communication network N. Get better. Therefore, the washing machines 100, 2100, and 3100 can eliminate inconvenience after finishing the processing of the laundry.

Also, even if the processing of the laundry is completed while information is being downloaded from the communication network N to the communication adapter 20, it is possible to prevent the communication adapter power management unit 10b from interrupting the download. it can.

  When it is determined that the network setting is enabled, the communication adapter power management unit 10b determines that the communication adapter 20 has been turned on at the end of the laundry processing, and The power may be continuously turned on.

  Alternatively, when it is determined that the network setting is valid, the communication adapter power management unit 10b may determine that the communication adapter 20 has been turned off at the end of the laundry processing. May be switched from off to on.

In the washing machines 100, 2100, and 3100 of one embodiment,
After it is determined that the network setting is valid, the control devices 10, 2010, 3010 put the control devices 10, 2010, 3010 and the display unit 50 in a standby state, and display the specific display on the display unit 50. It has a standby processing unit 10c for erasing other displays.

  Here, the standby state of the control devices 10, 2010, 3010 and the display unit 50 means that power is supplied only to predetermined circuits of the control devices 10, 2010, 3010 and the display unit 50.

  According to the above-described embodiment, in the standby state, the display unit 50 displays only the specific display, so that the user can easily visually confirm that the control devices 10, 2010, 3010 and the display unit 50 are in the standby state. You can check.

In the washing machines 100, 2100, and 3100 of one embodiment,
A specific operation determining unit 10d that determines whether a specific operation has been performed on the operation unit 50 after the display unit 50 is in a standby state;
When it is determined that the specific operation has been performed, the control device 10, 2010, 3010 and the display unit 50 are returned to a normal state, and the display unit 50 performs a return processing unit 10e that performs a display other than the specific display. Having.

  Here, returning the control devices 10, 2010, 3010 and the display unit 50 to the normal state means restarting the supply of power to a predetermined circuit to which power was not supplied during the standby state. .

  According to the embodiment, when the specific operation determining unit 10d determines that the specific operation has been performed on the operation unit 50, the return processing unit 10e sets the control devices 10, 2010, 3010 and the display unit 50 to the normal state. Since the display is restored and the display unit 50 performs a display other than the specific display, the user can easily visually confirm that the control devices 10, 2010, 3010 and the display unit 50 have returned to the normal state.

In the washing machines 100, 2100, and 3100 of one embodiment,
The control device 10, 2010, 3010 includes a control device reset unit 2010f that performs a software reset of the control device 10, 2010, 3010 when it is determined that the network setting is valid.

According to the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that the network setting is valid, the control device reset unit 2010f resets the control devices 10, 2010, and 3010 by software. The control device 10, 2010, 3010 can be returned to a state before the operation of the operation unit 50 is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the control devices 10, 2010, 3010 from malfunctioning when the next processing of the laundry is performed.

In the washing machines 100, 2100, and 3100 of one embodiment,
The control devices 10, 2010, and 3010 have a communication adapter reset unit 3010g that resets the communication adapter 20 by hardware when it is determined that the network setting is valid.

  According to the above embodiment, if it is determined that the network setting is valid, the communication adapter reset unit 3010g resets the communication adapter 20 by hardware. It is possible to reduce the possibility that an error occurs in downloading information to the server.

In the washing machines 100, 2100, and 3100 of one embodiment,
The communication adapter 20 can be directly or indirectly attached to and detached from the outer box 1.

  According to the above embodiment, when the communication adapter 20 fails, the communication adapter 20 can be easily replaced. Therefore, the maintainability of the washing machines 100, 2100, 3100 is improved.

The washing machines 100, 2100, and 3100 of one embodiment include:
An audio output unit 40 that outputs audio based on the information from the communication network N is provided.

  According to the above-described embodiment, since the audio output unit 40 can output various sounds, it is possible to prevent monotonous audio notification by the audio output unit 40.

Reference Signs List 1 outer box 1a opening 2 water tank 3 door 10, 2010, 3010 control device 10a network setting determining unit 10b communication adapter power management unit 10c standby processing unit 10d specific operation determining unit 10e return processing unit 11 first control unit 12 first voice Signal output unit 13 Memory 20 Communication adapter 21 Second control unit 22 Second audio signal output unit 23 Communication unit 24 Memory 30 Audio signal switching unit 40 Speaker 50 Operation display unit 60 Washing and drying unit (washing processing unit)
90 Supporting member 100, 2100, 3100 Drum type washer / dryer 101 Top panel 103 Front panel 104 Rear panel 105A Right side panel 105B Left side panel 106 Bottom stand 150 Laundry case 200 Wireless access point 300 Management server 400 Smartphone 2010f For control device Reset unit 3010g Reset unit for communication adapter N Internet network

Claims (3)

An outer box, provided in the outer box, a laundry processing unit for processing laundry, a communication adapter, and a control device,
The control device determines whether or not the communication adapter is communicatively connected to a communication network.If the control device determines that the communication adapter is communicatively connected, the laundry processing unit terminates the laundry processing operation. If the communication adapter is turned on, or the power is kept on, and it is determined that communication is not established while the standby state is set so that the article processing operation and the setting of the operation cannot be performed, the laundry processing is performed. A washing machine for stopping power supply to the laundry processing section and the communication adapter after the laundry processing operation by the section is completed . The washing machine according to claim 1,
A display unit provided in the outer box,
The washing machine is characterized in that, in the standby state, the control device displays a specific display on the display unit and turns off displays other than the specific display. The washing machine according to claim 2,
An operation unit provided in the outer box,
The control device is characterized in that, when it is determined that a specific operation has been performed on the operation unit, the control device and the display unit are returned to a normal state, and the display unit performs a display other than the specific display. Washing machine.