JPH09271596A - Washing and drying process completion reporting means for washing machine and dryer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a process completion reporting means for a washing machine and a dryer, allowing the completion of washing and drying process to be realized at a distant place, even if a dedicated washing and drying process completion reporting device is not fitted. SOLUTION: This washing machine 9 and drier 10 has a control means 11, a completion reporting means 12 operable upon receipt of an output signal from the control means 11, a washing and drying process completion reporting means 13, and a transmission means 14 for transmitting a completion reporting signal from both the washing machine 9 and the dryer 10 upon receipt of an output signal from the completion reporting means 12, respectively in the bodies of the washing machine 9 and the dryer 10. The transmission means 14 in this case sends out a signal to a TV set 15, a personal computer 16 or a telephone 17 for reporting by use of a sound, a character, a picture or the like.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a domestic washing machine and a dryer, and more particularly to a notification means of the completion of washing / drying.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a device for knowing the end when the washing machine is separated from the washing machine, a device for notifying the end of washing by a washing notification device separated from the main body of the washing machine or a notification device detachable from the main body of the washing machine is used. It is known to notify the end of washing. For example, there is JP-A-2-119896.

FIG. 3 shows an example of a conventional example. Reference numeral 1 is a main body of a washing machine, 2 is control means for controlling the washing machine, 3 is end notification means operated by the control means 2, 4 is notification means for notifying the end of washing, and 5 is output from the end notification means 3 for the washing machine. Transmitting means for transmitting the end notification signal from the main body 1, 6 is receiving means for receiving the signal transmitted from the transmitting means 5, 7 is notifying means for notifying by the output of the receiving means 6, the receiving means 6 and the notifying means 7 Separates from the washing machine body 1 to form a washing completion notification device 8.

The operation of this configuration will be described. When the washing means finishes the washing, a signal is output from the washing machine, the end notifying means 3 is activated, the notifying means 4 gives a notice, and the transmitting means 5 also sends a working signal. Then, the receiving means 6 of the washing completion notifying device 8 receives and the notifying means 7 gives a notification. Further, in Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2-119896, the washing machine body 1 is not provided with the notifying means 4 and the washing completion notifying device 8 is detachably attached to the washing machine body 1.

[0005]

However, in both of the two prior art examples, there is a problem that the washing completion notifying device 8 must be provided in order to perform the notification at a location away from the washing machine body 1. .

It is an object of the present invention to provide means for notifying the end of washing without the washing end notifying device 8. Then, the same technique is used to provide means for notifying the completion of drying of the dryer.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, the first washing machine informing means of the present invention includes a washing machine control means, a washing machine control means, and an output of the control means. A washing machine comprising: an end notifying unit that operates, a notifying unit that notifies the end of washing, and a transmitting unit that transmits an end notifying signal from the washing machine body by the output of the end notifying unit. The feature is that it sends a signal to the television with remote control and notifies it by sound, letters, and pictures.

According to the second washing machine of the present invention, the notification means of the completion of washing is the transmission means of the first washing machine.
The feature is that a signal is sent to a remote control or a personal computer with an infrared communication function to notify by sound, characters, or a picture.

According to a third washing machine of the present invention, a washing completion notification means is provided in the first washing machine by the transmitting means.
A feature is that a signal is transmitted to a telephone having an extension call function by a cordless handset and is notified by a ringing tone or a cordless handset display.

The drying completion notification means of the fourth dryer of the present invention is a dryer main body, a dryer control means, an end notification means operated by the output of the control means, and a completion of drying. In a dryer equipped with an informing means for informing, and a transmitting means for transmitting an end informing signal from the dryer body by the output of the end informing means, the transmitting means transmits a signal to a television with a remote controller for home use, It is characterized by notification by sound, letters, pictures, etc.

[0011] The drying completion notification means of the fifth dryer of the present invention is the first drying machine, wherein
The feature is that a signal is sent to a remote control or a personal computer with an infrared communication function to notify by sound, characters, or a picture.

[0012] According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the drying completion notification means is provided by the transmitting means in the first dryer.
A feature is that a signal is transmitted to a telephone having an extension call function by a cordless handset and is notified by a ringing tone or a cordless handset display.

The seventh means for notifying the end of the washing machine / dryer of the present invention has a function of accumulating received information in the equipment for carrying out the first to sixth notifications, so that the power is off. Also, it is characterized by notifying when the power is turned on.

The object of the present invention is achieved by a washing machine and a dryer having first to sixth washing / drying completion notification means.

[0015]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, 9 is a washing machine body, 10 is a dryer body, 11 is a washing machine, a dryer body 9,
A control device provided in 10; an end notifying unit 12 operated by the output of the control unit 11; an internal notifying unit 13 provided in the washing machine and dryer main bodies 9 and 10; The notifying means 14 gives a notification by means of, and 14 is a transmitting means for transmitting a signal from the end notifying means 12 at the end of washing / drying. Further, reference numeral 15 is a television for notifying the end, 16 is a personal computer for notifying the end, 17 is a telephone for notifying the end, 18 is the television 15, personal computer 16, telephone 17
Receiving means provided inside the receiving means for receiving the signal of the transmitting means 14, 1
9 is a television 15 and a personal computer 1
6, and is provided in the telephone set 17 and is composed of notifying means for notifying by a sound 19a, a character, a picture 19b and the like.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. Since the operation is the same for both the washing machine and the dryer, the washing machine will be described as an example. The control means 11 of the main body 9 of the washing machine drives the washing machine to output a signal when all the washing, rinsing, and dehydrating processes (only the drying process of the drying machine is completed), and the end notifying means 12 works to output the output. Is the transmission means 14
A signal is transmitted by the receiving unit 18 provided in the television 15, the personal computer 16, and the telephone set 17, and is received by the speaker 19a.
A sound, a character, a picture, or the like is used for notification by means of the display or the display 19b. Further, when the user is near the washing machine 9, it is possible to inform the end by using the notifying means 13 provided in the washing machine main body 9.

Further, the receiving means 18 provided in the television 15, the personal computer 16 and the telephone set 17 are remote control receivers, infrared communication functions and telephone base units which are attached to the respective devices. , Receives using the extension call function of the handset. Or install the receiver and use it. The notification means 19 also uses a speaker 19a, a display, a cordless handset display 19b, etc. attached to the device.

Therefore, the notification means 19 of the television 15
For example, as means for notifying by sound, in addition to means for continuously or intermittently outputting a predetermined voice, word, or sound, a mute function (volume is set to zero) provided in the television 15 is used. There are means and means for raising and lowering the volume. In addition to the means for outputting the end (Kanji, English, etc.) character, there is a means for displaying a channel display, a volume display, a timer display, a setting display, etc., which the television 15 has. . The means for notifying by a picture includes a means for changing the color of the entire screen and a means for changing the channel, in addition to the means for displaying the picture of the finished device (washing machine / dryer).

Then, the personal computer 16
As an example of the notifying means 19 of, the means for notifying by sound is a BEEP sound source included in the personal computer 16,
There is a means for increasing or decreasing the volume in addition to a means for continuously or intermittently outputting a predetermined sound by using an FM sound source or the like.
The means for notifying by characters includes means for displaying the end (kanji, English, etc.) character and means for displaying any one of the display functions of the personal computer 16. The means for notifying by a picture includes a means for changing the color of the entire screen in addition to a means for displaying a picture of the finished device (washing machine / dryer).

Then, as an example of the notifying means 19 of the telephone set 17, there are means for ringing the ring tone of an extension telephone until the receiver is picked up, and means for ringing only a predetermined number of times. And
If the master unit has a function that allows you to see which communication from which slave unit, by using the display of the unused slave unit and turning on the lights, those who are deaf can also terminate using the telephone. I can know.

In the above-described embodiment, the means for not adding another device to the main body for informing is described, but the washing machine 9 and the dryer 1
It is also possible to add a device for receiving the signal output from the device 0 and transmitting the notification signal to the television 15, the personal computer 16 and the telephone set 17.

Further, by adding a function (reception signal storage means 20) for storing reception information to the television 15, the personal computer 16 and the telephone set 17, when the power of the receiving device is turned off, It becomes possible to display it when the power is turned on. The device for storing the received information may be built in the main body of each device or may be added with another device. then,
In the case of the telephone 17 having the function of storing the received information, it is possible to confirm it even from the outside.

If the notification of the notification device 13 provided in the main body of the washing machine 9 and the dryer 10 is not performed, the noise at the end can be prevented when the surroundings are quiet such as at night.
And, even if the place is away from the washing machine / dryer, the notification is made by sound, letters, pictures, etc. by the television, the personal computer, and the telephone, so that the person who is visually or hearing impaired can be surely notified. be able to.

[0024]

According to the present invention, the user is separated from the washing machine / dryer by using the existing television, personal computer, or telephone as the notification means by the notification means of the completion of washing / drying. It is possible to know the end of washing / drying at a place without a dedicated end notification device. In addition, by adding a function of storing received information to a television, a personal computer, or a telephone, when the power of the receiving device is turned off, it can be displayed when the power is turned on. Then, when the surroundings are quiet such as at night, it is possible to prevent the noise at the end by not making the notification by the sound of the notification device of the washing machine body. In addition, even if you are away from the washing machine / dryer, you can use the television, personal computer, or telephone to notify you by sound, letters, pictures, etc., so that you can be surely notified even if you have a visual or hearing disability. be able to.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a conventional device.

[Explanation of symbols]

9 ... washing machine body, 10 ... dryer body, 14 ... transmission means,
15 ... Television, 16 ... Personal computer, 17 ... Telephone, 18 ... Receiving means, 19 ... Notification means,
19a ... informing means for hearing, 19b ... informing means for vision.

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A washing machine comprising: a control means for a washing machine; a washing end notification means which is operated by the output of the control means; and a transmission means for transmitting a signal from the notification means, wherein the output from the transmission means. Is transmitted to a home-use television, and means for notifying the end of washing of the washing machine. 2. A washing machine comprising: a control means for the washing machine; a washing end notification means which is operated by the output of the control means; and a transmission means for transmitting a signal from the notification means, the output from the transmission means. Is transmitted to a personal computer, and is means for notifying the end of washing of the washing machine. 3. A washing machine comprising: a control means for the washing machine; a washing end notification means which is operated by the output of the control means; and a transmission means for transmitting a signal from the notification means. Is transmitted to the telephone, and is means for notifying the end of washing of the washing machine. 4. A dryer equipped with a control means for the dryer, a washing completion notification means operated by the output of the control means, and a transmission means for transmitting a signal from the notification means, wherein the output from the transmission means Is transmitted to a home-use television, and means for notifying the completion of drying of the dryer. 5. A dryer having a control means for the dryer, a washing completion notifying means which is operated by the output of the control means, and a transmitting means for transmitting a signal from the notifying means, wherein the output from the transmitting means. Is transmitted to a personal computer, and means for informing the completion of drying of the dryer. 6. A dryer having control means for a dryer, washing completion notification means operated by the output of the control means, and transmission means for transmitting a signal from the notification means, wherein the output from the transmission means Is transmitted to a telephone, and means for notifying the completion of drying of the dryer. 7. An end notifying unit according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, wherein a device for notifying is provided with a function of storing received information.