JP7057768B2 - Washing machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a washing machine .

Conventionally, a washing system includes a terminal device having an operation unit for changing the content of at least one of a series of washing, rinsing, dehydrating and drying steps of a washing machine (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-54278 (Patent Document 1)).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-54278

By the way, in the above washing system, the operating conditions of each process of the washing machine can be set by the terminal device, and various settings can greatly expand the range of operation, but how should the user set? There is a problem that the function cannot be fully utilized because it is not clear whether it is good or the setting operation is complicated.

In addition, many users can only utilize it by selecting a course according to clothes from the multiple driving courses provided in the above washing system and driving, so it is possible that the optimum driving conditions have not been set. There is also sex.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine in which operating conditions can be set by a simple operation on a terminal .

The washing machine of the present invention
The laundry department that processes the laundry and
An input unit for inputting the operating conditions of the washing unit and
The communication unit that communicates with the terminal,
The operating condition setting unit that sets the operating conditions of the washing unit,
It is provided with an operation control unit that controls the operation of the washing unit under the operation conditions set by the operation condition setting unit.
The operating condition setting unit is the terminal among the names of a plurality of original courses corresponding to a plurality of original courses in which operating conditions are preset, which are composed of combinations that can be set by the operating condition setting unit displayed on the terminal. Set the driving conditions corresponding to the name of one of the above original courses selected in
Each of the names of the plurality of original courses is downloaded from the server to the terminal, and the above operating conditions, which are a combination of the plurality of conditions suitable for the laundry of the above names, are associated with each other.

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a washing machine in which operating conditions can be set by a simple operation on the terminal .

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a washing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the drum-type washer-dryer as viewed from diagonally above on the front side. FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the drum-type washer-dryer as viewed from above. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an operation display unit of the drum-type washer-dryer. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display unit of a smartphone. FIG. 6 is a schematic configuration diagram of a washing system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the MAC address display function of the drum-type washer-dryer of the washing system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the washing system of the present invention will be described in detail by the illustrated embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration diagram of a washing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

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

The drum-type washer-dryer 100 includes a control device 10, an optional communication adapter 20, an audio signal switching unit 30, a speaker 40 as an example of an audio output unit, and an operation unit 50a as an example of a key input unit. It includes an operation display unit 50 having a display unit 50b, and a washing / drying unit 60 as an example of a washing unit that processes laundry. Here, the washing / drying unit 60 includes a water tank 2 (shown in FIG. 2), a well-known washing / dehydrating tank (drum), a motor, a water supply valve, a drain valve, a heat pump unit, and the like, although not shown. The operation for processing the laundry by the washing / drying unit 60 includes an operation for removing stains and odors of the laundry and an operation for drying the laundry, such as a washing operation, a dehydration operation, and a drying operation. and so on.

The control device 10 has a first control unit 11, a first voice signal output unit 12 controlled by the first control unit 11, and a memory 13 for storing programs, voice data, and the like. The memory 13 is a non-volatile storage unit in which the stored information can be rewritten, and the stored information is not erased even when the power of the drum type washer-dryer 100 is turned off.

The control device 10 controls a communication adapter 20, an audio signal switching unit 30, an operation display unit 50, a washing / drying unit 60, and the like.

Further, the first control unit 11 of the control device 10 includes a microcomputer, an input / output circuit, and the like, and controls the operation of the operation condition setting unit 11a for setting the operation conditions of the washing / drying unit 60 and the operation of the washing / drying unit 60. It is provided with an operation control unit 11b.

Further, the communication adapter 20 includes a second control unit 21, a second voice signal output unit 22 controlled by the second control unit 21, a communication unit 23 that communicates with the wireless access point 200, and a program or voice data. It has a memory 24 for storing and the like. 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 washer-dryer 100 is turned off.

The first control unit 11 of the control device 10 and the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20 communicate with each other.

The communication adapter 20 is wirelessly connected to the wireless access point 200 and communicates with the smartphone 400 via the wireless access point 200. More specifically, the communication adapter 20 uses, for example, a Wi-Fi (registered trademark) communication standard to transmit information to or receive information from the smartphone 400 via the wireless access point 200. do.

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

Further, the audio signal switching unit 30 is controlled by the first control unit 11, and selectively selects 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. It is switched and output to the speaker 40.

The speaker 40 outputs, for example, a predetermined melody sound or message when the operation for processing the laundry is started.

The operation display unit 50 displays a numerical display unit 523 (shown in FIG. 4) that displays a reservation time for operation for processing laundry and displays the remaining operation time during operation for processing laundry. Have.

FIG. 2 shows a schematic perspective view of the drum-type washer-dryer as viewed from diagonally above on the front side. In FIG. 2, 70 is a solenoid valve.

The drum-type washer-dryer includes an outer box 1 forming an outer shell. The outer box 1 includes a top panel 101, an operation display unit 50, a front panel 103, a rear panel 104, a right side panel 105A, a left side panel 105B (shown in FIG. 3), and a bottom base 106. It is configured.

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

Further, a washing agent case 150 capable of accommodating the washing agent is provided on the side of the operation display unit 50. Here, the laundry agent is a powder or liquid agent that dissolves in the water supplied to the water tank 2 when washing or rinsing the laundry. Specific examples of the laundry agent include detergents, bleaches, and fabric softeners.

The optional communication adapter 20 is arranged 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 a support member 90 so as to be located on the rear side between the top panel 101 and the water tank 2.

Further, FIG. 3 shows a schematic view of the drum-type washer-dryer as viewed from above. In FIG. 3, the same components as those in FIG. 2 are assigned the same reference numbers. In FIG. 3, the top panel 101, the water tank 2, and the like are not shown.

As shown in FIG. 3, the communication adapter 20 is located on the left side and the rear side in the top view.

FIG. 4 shows the operation display unit 50 of the drum-type washer-dryer 100. In FIG. 4, 501 is a bath water key, 502 is a reservation key, 503 is a wash key, 504 is a rinse key, 505 is a dehydration key, 506 is a dry key, 507 is a dehydration degree key, 508 is a dryness degree key, and 509 is a washing key. The key, 510 is the wash-dry key, 511 is the dry key, 512 is the refresh key, 513 is the unlock key, 514 is the power on key, 515 is the power off key, and 516 is the start / pause key. These keys are tact switches (mechanical switches).

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

Further, the washing key 509, the washing-drying key 510, and the drying key 511 are course keys for setting the driving course.

The bath water key 501 selects whether or not to use bath water. Specifically, each time the bath water key 501 is pressed, the process of using the bath water is switched to "washing process", "washing process and rinsing process", and "none". Here, [wash] and [rinse] of the wash / rinse display unit 521 on the upper side of the bath water key 501 are turned on / off according to the process of using the selected bath water.

Further, the reservation key 502 reserves the operation end time. Specifically, the operation end time (reserved time) displayed on the number display unit 523 is reserved by using the process keys (503 to 506).

Above the reservation key 502, a reservation display unit 520 of a clock figure that lights up during the reservation operation standby is arranged.

Further, an explanatory display unit 522 for explaining the meaning of the numbers displayed on the number display unit 523 is arranged above the reservation display unit 520. In this explanation display unit 522, one of [reservation (time)], [remaining (hours: minutes)], and [detergent (cup)] is lit according to the display of the number display unit 523.
Or, all go out.

Further, the wash key 503, the rinse key 504, the dehydration key 505, and the drying key 506 change or confirm the operation contents (washing process, rinsing process, dehydration process, drying process) of the course. With the washing key 503, the rinsing key 504, the dehydration key 505, and the drying key 506, it is possible to set each process individually or to set the driving course (my home style) desired by the user.

Further, the dehydration degree key 507 selects the degree of the dehydration process from three of low vibration, standard, and smooth. Here, depending on the degree of the selected dehydration step, one of [low vibration], [standard], and [smooth] of the degree display unit 529 on the upper side of the dehydration degree key 507 lights up.

In addition, the degree of drying key 508 selects the degree of the drying process from three, elaborate, standard, and conservative. Here, depending on the degree of the selected drying step, one of [Careful], [Standard], and [Conservative] of the degree display unit 529 on the upper side of the degree of drying degree key 508 is lit.

Further, the washing key 509 selects a washing course (operation contents are washing step, rinsing step, dehydration step) from six of standard, elaborate, soft, dry, blanket, and tub washing. Here, when any of the washing courses is selected, the upper portion near the washing key 509 lights up, and the upper course display unit 530 of the washing key 509 is set to [Standard] according to the selected washing course. One of [Careful], [Soft], [Dry], [Blanket], and [Tank wash] lights up.

In addition, the wash-dry key 510 selects the wash-dry course (operation content is wash process, rinse process, dehydration process, drying process) from 6 of standard, elaborate, soft, indoor drying, blanket, and tank cleaning. Is. Here, when any of the wash-dry course is selected, the upper part near the wash-dry key 510 is lit, and the upper course of the wash-dry key 510 is lit according to the selected wash-dry course. One of [Standard], [Careful], [Soft], [Indoor drying], [Blanket], and [Tank cleaning] of the display unit 530 lights up.

Further, the drying key 511 selects a drying course from five of standard, soft, dry, blanket, and tank washing. Here, when any of the drying courses is selected, the vicinity of the drying key 511 and the upper portion are lit, and depending on the selected drying course, the [standard] of the upper course display unit 530 of the drying key 511 is displayed. One of [Soft], [Dry], [Blanket], and [Tank wash] lights up.

Further, the refresh key 512 selects a refresh course from two, stationary and rotating. Here, when any of the refresh courses is selected, the vicinity of the refresh key 512 and the upper portion are lit, and according to the selected refresh course, the upper course display unit 530 of the refresh key 512 is set to [stationary]. One of [Rotation] lights up. Here, if the refresh course is selected to be stationary, ions are supplied from the ion generation unit (not shown) into the washing / dehydrating tub while the washing / dehydrating tub (not shown) is stationary, while the refresh course is used. When rotation is selected, ions are supplied from the ion generation unit (not shown) into the washing / dehydrating tub while rotating the washing / dehydrating tub.

Further, the lock release key 513 is for releasing the door lock that prohibits the opening and closing of the door 3 during operation. Here, during the door lock, the [door lock] of the door lock display unit 533 on the upper side of the unlock key 513 lights up.

In FIG. 4, 518 is a listening key operated when listening to a voice message, 524 is a wrinkle prevention display unit, 525 is a water injection display unit (water injection rinse: on / trial rinse: off), and 526 is a process display unit ([washing]). (Minute)], [Rinse (times)], [Dehydration (Minute)], [Drying (Minute)]) 527 is the drying time display ([Automatic], [90], [60], [30]) Reference numeral 528 is a Wi-Fi display unit that displays that communication is possible by Wi-Fi, 513 is a home-style display unit, and 532 is an original display unit. Further, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like is arranged on the back side of each display unit of the operation display unit 50.

When the power-on key 514 is pressed in the drum-type washer-dryer 100, the drum-type washer-dryer is turned on. When the power off key 515 is pressed while the power is on, the power of the drum-type washer-dryer is cut off.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 5, the smartphone 400 has a display unit 401 and a home key 402 provided under the display unit 401. When the application for setting the original course is downloaded to the smartphone 400 and started, the screen for setting the original course for setting the desired original course to the drum type washer-dryer 100 from the list of a plurality of original courses is displayed.

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

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

Then, based on the operating conditions of the original course (towel) received by the communication adapter 20 of the drum type washer / dryer 100, as shown in the operation display unit 50 shown in FIG.
Washing-drying course: Soft Washing: 15 minutes Rinse water injection: 2 times Dehydration automatic Dehydration degree: Smooth Dryness degree: Careful condition is set.

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

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

In this first embodiment, the voice message may be voice-synthesized based on the set driving conditions of the original course, or the data of the voice message from the smartphone 400 may be input from the smartphone 400 together with the information of the driving conditions of the original course. It may be transmitted to the communication adapter 20 of the drum type washer / dryer 100.

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

According to the washing system having the above configuration, the operation condition setting unit 11a of the drum type washer-dryer 100 sets the operation conditions based on the operation of the operation display unit 50 by the user. For example, it may be selected from a plurality of operation courses registered in advance in the drum type washer-dryer 100, or each process may be set individually.

Alternatively, in the smartphone 400, one of a plurality of original courses in which operating conditions are set in advance, which can be set by the operating condition setting unit 11a of the drum-type washer-dryer 100, is selected by one operation. .. Information on the operating conditions of the selected original course is transmitted from the smartphone 400 to the communication unit 23 of the drum-type washer-dryer 100. Then, when the communication unit 23 of the drum-type washer-dryer 100 receives the information on the operating conditions of the original course from the smartphone 400, the operating conditions of the drum-type washer-dryer 100 are based on the information on the operating conditions of the original course. The operating conditions are set by the setting unit 11a. Thereby, the optimum operating condition consisting of the combinations that can be set on the drum type washer-dryer 100 side can be set by a simple operation on the smartphone 400.

The operating conditions of this original course consist of a combination that can be set by the user by operating the operation display unit 50 a plurality of times in the drum type washer / dryer 100, and a plurality of pre-registered in the drum type washer / dryer 100. The driving conditions are different from the driving course. This makes it possible to select a plurality of driving courses different from the registered driving courses for the drum type washer-dryer 100 in which the number of registered driving courses is limited. The operating conditions of the original course set in the drum-type washer-dryer 100 can be set by operating a plurality of keys on the operation display unit 50 of the drum-type washer-dryer 100, and the operating conditions desired by the user can be collectively set. It was set in. Further, the operating conditions of the original course set in the drum-type washer-dryer 100 can be changed based on the user's key operation, so that the convenience is improved.

Further, since the operating condition of the original course received by the communication unit 23 of the drum type washer / dryer 100 is stored in the memory 13 (nonvolatile storage unit), even if the power of the drum type washer / dryer 100 is turned off, It can be used the next time the power of the drum-type washer-dryer 100 is turned on while maintaining the operating conditions of the original course, and it is not necessary to set it again from the smartphone 400, which improves convenience.

Further, the speaker 40 (voice output unit) outputs a voice explaining the contents of the operating conditions of the original course received by the communication unit 23 of the drum-type washer-dryer 100. As a result, the content of the original course set by the user from the smartphone 400 can be easily confirmed.

Further, in the washing system, it is possible to easily add a new original course to the list by updating the application for setting the original course of the smartphone 400.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 6 shows a schematic configuration diagram of a washing system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The washing system of the second embodiment has the same configuration as the washing system of the first embodiment except for communication with the management server 300, and FIGS. 1 to 5 are incorporated.

As shown in FIG. 6, the washing system includes an indoor drum-type washer-dryer 100, a wireless access point 200, an outdoor management server 300 that communicates with the drum-type washer-dryer 100, and this management server. A smartphone 400 is provided as an example of a mobile terminal that communicates with the 300.

The communication adapter 20 of the drum-type washer-dryer 100 is wirelessly connected to the wireless access point 200 and communicates with the management server 300 via the wireless access point 200 and the Internet network N. More specifically, the communication adapter 20 transmits information to the management server 300 and receives information from the management server 300 via the wireless access point 200 and the Internet network N. Further, communication between the management server 300 and the wireless access point 200 is performed via the Internet network N using a telecommunication network or an optical communication network.

The management server 300 receives and stores information from the drum-type washer-dryer 100, and receives and stores information from the smartphone 400.

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

For example, when the operation information indicating whether or not the operation for processing the laundry is being performed is stored in the management server 300 as the information from the drum type washer-dryer 100, the smartphone 400 is the management server 300. By communicating with the management server 300, the operation information can be acquired from the management server 300 and the operation information can be transmitted to the user.

On the other hand, for example, when the setting information (driving conditions of the original course, etc.) regarding the processing of the laundry is stored in the management server 300 as the information from the smartphone 400, the drum type washer / dryer 100 communicates with the management server 300. By connecting to the management server 300, the above setting information can be acquired, and the laundry can be processed according to the setting information. Further, although not shown, a broadband router is installed between the management server 300 and the wireless access point 200.

Further, the first control unit 11 of the control device 10 communicates with the operation condition setting unit 11a for setting the operation conditions of the washing / drying unit 60, the operation control unit 11b for controlling the operation of the washing / drying unit 60, and the smartphone 400. The first notification unit 11c for notifying via the unit 23, the second notification unit 11d for notifying the user of error information by the operation display unit 50 and the speaker 40, and whether or not to notify the error information from the second notification unit 11d. It is provided with a notification setting unit 11e for setting.

Further, the first notification unit 11c and the second notification unit 11d may notify the user of the operating state of the washing / drying unit 60 (washing unit) instead of the error information, and the error information and the operating state of the washing / drying unit 60 may be notified. You may notify the user of both.

According to the washing system having the above configuration, information on the operating conditions of the original course selected by the smartphone 400 is transmitted from the smartphone 400 to the communication unit 23 of the drum type washer-dryer 100 via the management server 300.

The washing system of the second embodiment has the same effect as the washing system of the first embodiment.

Further, the first notification unit 11c of the drum-type washer-dryer 100 notifies the smartphone 400 of error information and the operating state of the washer-drying unit 60 (washing unit) via the communication unit 23. At this time, based on the key operation of the operation display unit 50 by the user, the notification setting unit 11e seconds.
When the notification unit 11d is set to notify, the error information and the operating status of the washing / drying unit 60 are displayed on the number display unit 523 (shown in FIG. 4) with a code such as "E ○○" (○ is a number). .. For example, the error information includes "water supply is not possible", "door is open", "lint filter is clogged", "dehydration is not possible", and "motor does not rotate". Further, as the operating state of the washing / drying unit 60, there are "the drying filter is clogged", "the amount of laundry is large" and the like.

On the other hand, if the notification setting unit 11e is set not to notify the user from the second notification unit 11d based on the key operation of the operation display unit 50 by the user, the error information or the operating state of the washing / drying unit 60 (washing unit) is notified to the user. Do not notify. As a result, it is possible to eliminate troublesome notifications from the drum-type washer-dryer 100 side to the user whose notification to the smartphone 400 is sufficient.

In the washing system of the second embodiment, the notification setting unit 11e of the drum-type washer-dryer 100 sets whether or not to notify the smartphone 400 of the operating state. However, the smartphone 400 sets the drum-type washer-dryer. You may set whether or not to notify the smartphone 400 of the operating state of the 100. In this way, the setting from the smartphone 400 makes it possible for the user to stop the notification from the drum-type washer-dryer 100 at bedtime when the notification is troublesome at night or the like.

Further, depending on the content to be notified to the user, whether or not to notify the drum type washer-dryer 100 and whether or not to notify the smartphone 400 may be automatically set. For example, if a user can handle an error such as a door error (“door is open”), the drum-type washer-dryer 100 notifies the smartphone 400 and a motor error (“motor”) that the user cannot handle. It may be possible to notify only the smartphone 400 of a failure such as "it does not rotate").

In the second embodiment, the error information and the operating state of the washing / drying unit 60 (washing unit) are notified, but the notification is not limited to the error information and the operating state of the washing unit, but the operation end of the washing unit and the operation result are not limited. It may be a notification such as.

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

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 7 shows a diagram for explaining the MAC address display function of the drum-type washer-dryer 100 of the washing system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The washing system of the third embodiment has the same configuration as the washing system of the first embodiment except for the MAC address display function of the drum type washer-dryer 100, and FIGS. 1 to 5 are incorporated.

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

When the power-on key 514 (shown in FIG. 4) of the drum-type washer-dryer 100 is pressed to turn on the power, the operation contents can be set while maintaining the previous operation conditions. When a specific key is operated on the operation display unit 50 from this setting state, a MAC address request signal is output from the first control unit 11 of the control device 10 to the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20. Upon receiving this MAC address request signal, the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20 transmits the MAC address information stored in the memory 24 to the first control unit 11 of the control device 10. Upon receiving the MAC address information from the communication adapter 20, the control device 10 displays the upper four digits of the 12-digit MAC address on the numerical display unit 523 (shown in FIG. 4).

For example, if you press the refresh key 512 (shown in FIG. 4) while holding down the unlock key 513 (shown in FIG. 4), "1234" (hexadecimal) is displayed as shown on the left side of FIG.
At this time, [Wash] is lit on the process display unit 526.

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

When the dehydration key 505 (shown in FIG. 4) is pressed from this middle 4-digit display state, the lower 4 digits of the 12-digit MAC address are displayed. For example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 7, "CDEF" (hexadecimal number) is displayed on the number display unit 523. At this time, [dehydration] is lit on the process display unit 526. In the number display unit 523, "D" is displayed as "d".

As a result, the user is notified of the 12-digit MAC address "123456ABCDEF" (hexadecimal number).

Next, when the wash key 503 (shown in FIG. 4) is pressed from the display state of the lower four digits, the upper four digits shown on the left side of FIG. 7 are displayed.

If you press the dehydration key 505 from the upper 4 digit display state, the lower 4 digits of the 12 digit MAC address will be displayed, and if you press the rinse key 504 from the lower 4 digit display state, the 12 digit MAC address will be displayed. The middle 4 digits of the MAC address are displayed, and when the wash key 503 is pressed from the middle 4 digit display state, the upper 4 digits are displayed.

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

According to the drum-type washer-dryer 100 having the above configuration, when a user performs a specific operation on the operation display unit 50 (key input unit), the MAC address display function that displays the MAC address information of the communication unit 23 is used. , The user can confirm the MAC address without attaching a sticker or the like on which the MAC address is written on the main body of the drum-type washer-dryer 100.

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

Furthermore, at the time of production of the drum type washer-dryer 100, the work of confirming the MAC address of the communication adapter 20 by the above MAC address display function and clearly indicating the MAC address on the main body (sticking, etc.) can be omitted, and the work process is simplified. Can be changed.

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

Conventionally, in home appliances with communication functions, the MAC address is attached to the side of the device with a sticker, etc., but depending on the position of the sticker on the side of the device, the user may be obstructed by the wall or furniture and enter the MAC address. It may not be possible to confirm, and the washing machine requires special processing that does not discolor or deteriorate even if water or detergent gets on the seal. Moreover, even if the MAC address is described in a document such as an instruction manual, it cannot be said that it is easy for the user to confirm it. Further, when the optional communication adapter is retrofitted, it cannot be described in the home electric appliance in advance, so that there is a similar problem.

In response to such a problem, in the drum-type washer-dryer 100 of the third embodiment, the user can confirm the MAC address by the MAC address display function, and the seal that is discolored or deteriorated by water or detergent is not used. I'm done.

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

Although the specific embodiment of the present invention has been described, the present invention is not limited to the first to third embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. For example, an embodiment of the present invention may be a combination of the contents described in the first to third embodiments as appropriate.

The present invention and embodiments can be summarized as follows.

The washing system of the present invention
A washing system that includes a washing machine 100 and a mobile terminal 400.
The washing machine 100 is
The washing unit 60 that processes the laundry, and
The communication unit 23 that communicates with the mobile terminal 400,
The operating condition setting unit 11a for setting the operating conditions of the washing unit 60, and
It is provided with an operation control unit 11b that controls the operation of the washing unit 60 under the operation conditions set by the operation condition setting unit 11a.
The mobile terminal 400 can select one of a plurality of original courses in which operating conditions are set in advance, which are combinations that can be set by the operating condition setting unit 11a of the washing machine 100, with one operation. Information on the operating conditions of the selected original course is transmitted to the communication unit 23 of the washing machine 100, and the information is transmitted to the communication unit 23.
The washing machine 100 sets the operating conditions of the washing unit 60 by the operating condition setting unit 11a based on the information of the operating conditions of the original course from the mobile terminal 400 received by the communication unit 23. It is characterized by.

According to the above configuration, in the mobile terminal 400, one original course is selected by one operation from a plurality of original courses in which operating conditions are preset, which are combinations that can be set by the operating condition setting unit 11a of the washing machine 100. Then, the information on the operating conditions of the selected original course is transmitted to the communication unit 23 of the washing machine 100. Then, when the communication unit 23 of the washing machine 100 receives the information on the operating conditions of the original course from the mobile terminal 400, the washing machine 100 is washed by the operating condition setting unit 11a based on the information on the operating conditions of the original course. The operating conditions of the unit 60 are set. Thereby, the optimum operating condition consisting of the combinations that can be set by the operating condition setting unit 11a can be set on the washing machine 100 side by a simple operation on the mobile terminal 400. Since the set operating conditions can be changed by the operating condition setting unit 11a of the washing machine 100, the convenience is improved.

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

According to the above embodiment, since the operating condition of the original course received by the communication unit 23 of the washing machine 100 is stored in the non-volatile storage unit 13, even if the power of the washing machine 100 is turned off, the operation of the original course is performed. It can be used the next time the washing machine 100 is turned on while maintaining the conditions, and it is not necessary to set it again from the mobile terminal 400, which improves convenience.

In addition, in the washing system of one embodiment,
The washing machine 100 is
A voice output unit 40 for outputting a voice explaining the contents of the operating conditions of the original course received by the communication unit 23 is provided.

According to the above embodiment, the voice for explaining the contents of the operating conditions of the original course received by the communication unit 23 of the washing machine 100 is output from the voice output unit 40, so that the voice of the original course set by the user from the mobile terminal 400 is output. You can easily check the contents.

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

According to the above embodiment, when the user performs a specific operation on the key input unit 50a of the washing unit 60, the MAC address information of the communication unit 23 is displayed, so that the MAC address is described on the washing machine 100 main body. The user can check the MAC address without sticking a sticker.

In addition, in the washing system of one embodiment,
The washing machine 100 is
A first notification unit 11c that notifies the mobile terminal 400 of error information or at least one of the operating states of the washing unit 60 via the communication unit 23.
A second notification unit 11d that notifies the user of at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit 60,
A notification setting unit 11e for setting whether or not to notify at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit 60 from the second notification unit 11d is provided.

According to the above embodiment, the first notification unit 11c of the washing machine 100 notifies the mobile terminal 400 of the error information (or the operating state of the washing unit 60) via the communication unit 23. At this time, if the notification setting unit 11e is set not to notify the user from the second notification unit 11d, the second notification unit 11d does not notify the user of the error information (or the operating state of the washing unit 60). As a result, it is possible to eliminate troublesome notifications from the washing machine 100 side to the user whose notification to the mobile terminal 400 is sufficient.

Further, the washing machine 100 of the present invention is
Washing unit 60 and
The operation control unit 11b that controls the operation of the washing unit 60,
With the communication unit that communicates with other devices via the communication network,
A display unit 50b for displaying at least a part of the operating conditions of the washing unit 60, and
A key input unit 50a for inputting the operating conditions of the washing unit 60 is provided.
The communication unit 23 has MAC address information for connecting to the communication network, and has the MAC address information.
It is characterized in that the information of the MAC address of the communication unit 23 is displayed on the display unit 50b by the user performing a specific operation on the key input unit 50a.

According to the above configuration, when the user performs a specific operation on the key input unit 50a of the washing unit 60, the MAC address information of the communication unit 23 is displayed on the display unit 50b, so that the MAC address is displayed on the washing machine 100 main body. The user can confirm the MAC address without sticking a sticker with.

Further, the washing machine 100 of the present invention is
Washing unit 60 and
The operation control unit 11b that controls the operation of the washing unit 60,
Communication unit 23 that communicates with the mobile terminal 400,
A first notification unit 11c that notifies the mobile terminal 400 of error information or at least one of the operating states of the washing unit 60 via the communication unit 23.
A second notification unit 11d that notifies the user of at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit 60,
A notification setting unit 11e for setting whether or not to notify at least one of the error information or the operating state of the washing unit 60 from the second notification unit 11d is provided.

According to the above configuration, the first notification unit 11c notifies the mobile terminal 400 of the error information (or the operating state of the washing unit 60) via the communication unit 23. At this time, if the notification setting unit 11e is set not to notify the user from the second notification unit 11d, the second notification unit 11d does not notify the user of the error information (or the operating state of the washing unit 60). As a result, it is possible to eliminate troublesome notifications from the washing machine 100 side to the user whose notification to the mobile terminal 400 is sufficient.

1 ... Outer box 1a ... Opening 2 ... Water tank 3 ... Door 10 ... Control device 11 ... First control unit 11a ... Operating condition setting unit 11b ... Operation control unit 11c ... First notification unit 11d ... Second notification unit 11e ... Notification Setting unit 12 ... 1st audio signal output unit 13 ... Memory 20 ... Communication adapter 21 ... 2nd control unit 22 ... 2nd audio signal output unit 23 ... Communication unit 24 ... Memory 30 ... Audio signal switching unit 40 ... Speaker (audio output) Department)
50 ... Operation display unit (key input unit)
50a ... Operation unit 50b ... Display unit 60 ... Washing and drying unit (washing unit)
70 ... Solenoid valve 90 ... Support member 100 ... 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 ... Washing agent case 200 ... Wireless access Point 300 ... Management server 400 ... Smartphone 401 ... Display unit 402 ... Home key N ... Internet network

Claims (4)

The laundry department that processes the laundry and
An input unit for inputting the operating conditions of the washing unit and
The communication unit that communicates with the terminal,
The operating condition setting unit that sets the operating conditions of the washing unit,
It is provided with an operation control unit that controls the operation of the washing unit under the operation conditions set by the operation condition setting unit.
The operating condition setting unit is the terminal among the names of a plurality of original courses corresponding to a plurality of original courses in which operating conditions are preset, which are composed of combinations that can be set by the operating condition setting unit displayed on the terminal. Set the driving conditions corresponding to the name of one of the above original courses selected in
Each of the names of the plurality of original courses is downloaded from the server to the terminal, and the above operating conditions are associated with the combination of the plurality of conditions suitable for the laundry of the above names.
Washing machine. Further provided with a display unit that displays at least a part of the operating conditions of the washing unit,
The above operating conditions include conditions for each of washing, rinsing, and dehydration.
The display unit displays that the operating conditions corresponding to the name of the one original course selected on the terminal and the operating conditions of the original course are set .
The driving condition setting unit sets the driving conditions corresponding to the name of one original course selected from the list of the names of the plurality of original courses displayed on the terminal.
The washing machine according to claim 1. The washing machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the operating conditions of the original course are changed by input to the input unit. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a voice output unit that outputs the operating conditions of the original course by voice .

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