JPWO2018003319A1 - Operating method of washing apparatus and its program - Google Patents

Abstract

  The trajectory drawn by the user on the operation display unit is detected by the touch operation unit. Then, the drawn locus size determination unit determines whether the locus is smaller or larger than the threshold (steps S101 and S102). If it is determined that the drawn trace is small, the display menu switching unit preferentially displays a menu (such as fashionable clothes) when the washing target is small on the display unit (step S103). If it is determined that the drawn trace is large, the display menu switching unit preferentially displays the menu (washing with a blanket or the like) in the case where the object to be washed is large on the display unit (step S104).

Description

  The present invention relates to a method of operating a washing device operated by a user, and a program thereof.

  An operation device provided with a display unit such as an LED or a segment liquid crystal and an operation unit including operation buttons is mounted on a washing device shown as an example of a conventional home appliance. Setting items related to washing such as washing, rinsing, and dewatering are displayed on the display unit. By pressing the operation button corresponding to each user, the user performs settings relating to washing such as selection of functions and setting of conditions according to the preference of the user.

  However, as the number of driving courses and functions increase, setting items and display items increase, and the information displayed on the display unit becomes complicated, and operability increases due to an increase in operation buttons. Had problems such as

  Therefore, a technology has been proposed in which a large number of display items can be displayed using a touch panel and a liquid crystal screen, making each display easy to view and facilitating the operation (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2015-62444, A

  In this patent document 1, when the user sets a driving course, for example, first, on the first setting screen (home screen), it is selected by the operation button whether washing, washing, drying or drying. When washing is selected here, a desired washing method is selected with the operation button from among a plurality of washing courses such as the washing method and the number of times of rinsing on the next setting screen. As described above, it is common to select a washing course by sequentially transitioning a plurality of setting screens.

  However, in order to further improve the usability, it is important that the user can easily select the driving course and the washing course by reducing the number of setting screens or reducing the number of operation buttons to be selected in each setting screen. It is also important to be able to easily return to the setting screen that you want to change when you want to change the laundry content that the user has once selected.

  For example, in the touch panel, it is difficult to provide a protrusion or a braille indicating the content of the operation button at a position indicating the display position of the operation button for improving the operability of a low vision person. Moreover, when the number of setting screens increases, the content and the position of the operation button change for each setting screen, and there is a problem that the operation is difficult to perform.

  The operation method of the washing apparatus according to the present invention uses the touch panel according to at least one of the size of the locus drawn on the touch panel, the speed of drawing the locus, the strength of drawing the locus, and the number of drawn loci. Make the displayed settings different.

  According to this, the user can operate intuitively, and the usability is improved. In particular, the ease of use of a user who is difficult to recognize a fine display, such as a low vision person, improves.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the appearance of a laundry device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view for explaining the transition of the setting screen in the washing course of the washing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a view for explaining the transition of the setting screen in the washing-drying course of the washing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the setting screen in the course of only drying of the laundry device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining the transition of the setting screen when the “Nano E (registered trademark)” button of the laundry device in the first embodiment of the present invention is pressed. FIG. 5B is a diagram for explaining the transition of the setting screen when the “water temperature” button of the washing device in the first embodiment of the present invention is pressed. FIG. 5C is a view for explaining the transition of the setting screen in the case where the “convenient menu” button of the washing device in the first embodiment of the present invention is pressed. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the operation display unit of the washing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flow chart of a method of operating the laundry device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8A is another diagram for explaining the transition of the setting screen of the laundry device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8B is another view for explaining the transition of the setting screen of the laundry device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8C is another view for explaining the transition of the setting screen of the laundry device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a block diagram of the operation display unit of the washing apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the method of operating the laundry device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11A is a diagram for explaining the transition of the setting screen of the laundry device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11B is a view for explaining the transition of the setting screen of the laundry device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a configuration diagram of an operation display unit of the washing apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flow chart of the method of operating the laundry device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14A is a diagram for explaining the transition of the setting screen of the laundry device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14B is a view for explaining the transition of the setting screen of the laundry device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining display menu switching of the setting screen of the washing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15B is a view for explaining display menu switching of the setting screen of the washing apparatus in the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15C is a view for explaining switching of a display menu of a setting screen of the washing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a block diagram of the operation display unit of the washing apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a method of operating the laundry device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18A is a view for explaining the transition of the setting screen of the laundry device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18B is a view for explaining the transition of the setting screen of the laundry device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19A is a view for explaining switching of a display menu of a setting screen of a washing apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19B is a view for explaining switching of a display menu of a setting screen of the washing apparatus in the sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19C is a view for explaining switching of a display menu of a setting screen of the washing apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20A is a view for explaining the transition of the setting screen of the laundry device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20B is a view for explaining the transition of the setting screen of the laundry device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited by the embodiment.

First Embodiment
FIG. 1 shows a schematic view of the appearance of the laundry device in the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the washing apparatus 101 includes an operation display unit 111 configured of a display unit 102 formed of a matrix liquid crystal display and a touch panel 103. In addition, the washing apparatus 101 includes an operation key for operating the power supply of the washing apparatus 101 and the start / stop of the washing operation, and a “return” button for returning the setting screen displayed on the display unit 102 to the previous screen. A hardware switch 104 and a washing tub door 105 are provided.

  Here, the touch panel 103 is a touch panel of an electrostatic capacitance type or the like configured by an electrode pattern arranged in a lattice, and by adhering on the display unit 102, the touch position coordinates on the display unit 102 and the time position coordinates thereof. It is possible to detect various moving coordinates (trajectory).

  The setting screen displayed on the display unit 102 and some screen transition diagrams when the selection button (operation button) of the setting screen is operated on the touch panel 103 will be exemplified.

  As shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 5, the driving course selection button for selecting the driving course above the setting screen (home screen) displayed on the display unit 102 first (for example, when the power is turned on) Is displayed. The driving course selection button 102a includes, for example, four buttons of a "wash" button 102b, a "wash to dry" button 102c, a "dry only" button 102d, and a "nanoe (registered trademark)" button 102e. Further, below the first setting screen (home screen), for example, a "water temperature" button 102f for setting a temperature of water to be washed and a "convenient menu" button 102g for displaying how to use are displayed.

  FIG. 2 shows an example when the user selects the "wash" button 102b on the first setting screen (home screen). The laundry course has three major menus: "I-style plus", "Omakase" and "Other course". In the first setting screen (home screen), when the user presses one of the setting buttons "My Style Plus", "Omakase", and "Other Course", the user selects each detailed course in the next setting screen. be able to. Although not shown, when the user presses the menu setting button of each detailed course, another setting screen is displayed.

  FIG. 3 is an example of the case where the user selects the “wash to dry” button 102 c on the first setting screen (home screen). The washing and drying courses have three major menus: "My personal plus", "Omakase", and "Other courses". In the first setting screen (home screen), when the user presses one of the setting buttons "My Style Plus", "Omakase", and "Other Course", the user selects each detailed course in the next setting screen. be able to. The contents of the detailed course displayed on the next setting screen are different from the contents of the detailed course when the user selects the "wash" button 102b (see FIG. 2). Although not shown, when the user presses the menu setting button of each detailed course, another setting screen is displayed.

  FIG. 4 is an example when the user selects the "dry only" button 102d on the first setting screen (home screen). The Arid only course has three major menus: "My Way Plus", "Omakase", and "Other Course". In the first setting screen (home screen), when the user presses one of the setting buttons "My Style Plus", "Omakase", and "Other Course", the user selects each detailed course in the next setting screen. be able to. The contents of the detailed course displayed on the next setting screen are different from the contents of the detailed course when the user selects the "wash" button 102b or the "wash to dry" button 102c (FIG. 2, FIG. 3) reference). Although not shown, when the user presses the menu setting button of each detailed course, another setting screen is displayed.

  FIG. 5A is an example when the user selects the “Nano E (registered trademark)” button 102 e on the first setting screen (home screen), and FIG. 5B shows “water temperature” on the first setting screen (home screen). FIG. 5C is an example when the user selects the button 102f, and FIG. 5C is an example when the user selects the “convenient menu” button 102g in the first setting screen (home screen). When the user presses one of the setting buttons "Nano E (registered trademark)" button 102e, "Water temperature" button 102f, and "Convenient menu" button 102g on the first setting screen (home screen), the user can view the next setting screen. You can choose the detail course and detail settings for each. Although not shown, when the user presses the menu setting button of each detailed course, another setting screen is displayed.

  In addition, in FIG. 2, the "My personal flow plus" button 102h is a menu for calling the driving course stored by the user, and the "Omakase" button 102i appropriately sets the operation time and the like according to the amount of laundry and the like. It is a menu. The “Nano E (registered trademark)” button 102 e sets a course for decomposing sebum attached to the laundry, removing bacteria from the laundry, and deodorizing the laundry by fine particle ions in which OH radicals are wrapped in water. It is a menu.

  As described above, there are many setting screens to transition, and the user selects any of the "wash" button 102b, the "wash to dry" button 102c, and the "dry only" button 102d on the first setting screen (home screen). The setting screen displayed later differs depending on the setting. That is, for the user, the number of setting screens to be transitioned and the number of selection buttons displayed on each setting screen are large, and setting the details of the driving course is troublesome.

  If you want to change the content of the laundry course that the user has once selected, press the "Return" button provided on the hardware switch 104 shown in FIG. It is common to return to the setting screen (home screen) and redo the setting screen. That is, when the user wants to change the setting content, he can not easily return to the setting screen he / she wants to change.

  However, in addition to the configuration and operation described above, the laundry device or the operation method of the laundry device according to the present embodiment can improve the operability of the user by providing the configuration and operation described below. .

  Next, FIG. 6 shows a configuration diagram of the operation display unit 111.

  In FIG. 6, the operation display unit 111 includes an operation detection unit 201 that detects the content of the touch operation based on a change in capacitance detected by the touch panel 103, and touch operation information detected by the operation detection unit 201. A display control unit 211 that controls a screen displayed on the display unit 102 based on the display unit 102 is configured.

  The operation detection unit 201 includes a locus size determination unit 202 that determines the size of the locus drawn by the user on the touch panel 103 with a finger or the like. In the locus size determination unit 202, a threshold or an area of an index for determining the size of the locus is set in advance, and the size (including the length of the locus) of the locus detected by the operation detection unit 201 The size of the locus is determined in comparison with the area.

  For example, the length of the locus drawn on the touch panel 103 by the user is equal to or larger than a predetermined value, or the area inside the drawn locus is equal to or larger than a predetermined area (for example, 2/3 of the area of the operation display unit) Determined by If the length of the locus is too short or the area (area) in which the locus is drawn is too small, it is determined that the user's operation is a touch and distinguished from the locus.

  For the area (area) in which the magnitude of the locus is determined, a line or a color serving as an indication of the size of the locus may be displayed on the display unit 102 or the touch panel 103 in order to make it easy for the user to understand. For example, when a circle or a square is displayed on the touch panel 103 and the user draws a locus outside this circle, the locus size determination unit 202 determines that the locus is a large locus, and when the locus is drawn inside this circle, the locus is small. Determined as a trajectory.

  Although not shown in FIG. 6, the washing apparatus 101 may be provided with a notification unit, and the user may use sound to notify the user of the size of the track determined by the track size determination unit 202. For example, the notification sound is made different between when the locus is large and when the locus is small. When the locus is large, the display on the display unit is darkened, and when the locus is small, the display is light. Such notification to the user may be performed while the user is drawing a trajectory, or may be performed after drawing the trajectory. Further, as a method of notifying the user while drawing a locus, the touch panel 103 is vibrated largely when the locus is large, and is vibrated small when the locus is small. In addition, the user may be able to feel the touch by, for example, changing the material of the surface between an area where it is determined that the locus is large and an area where it is determined that the locus is small.

  The display control unit 211 outputs the content to be displayed on the display unit 102 according to the operation content of the user detected by the operation detection unit 201 and the size of the locus drawn by the user determined by the locus size determination unit 202. . The content to be displayed is determined by the display menu switching unit 212.

  The display unit 102 displays the content determined by the display menu switching unit 212. As a result, on the display unit 102, a setting screen including setting buttons for different driving courses and washing courses is displayed according to the size of the locus drawn on the touch panel 103 by the user.

  The operating method of the washing apparatus comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the touch panel 103 detects a locus drawn on the operation display unit 111 by the user. Then, in step S101 or step S102, the locus size determination unit 202 determines whether the size of the locus is smaller or larger than a predetermined value (threshold value).

  When the length of the locus drawn by the user is too short or the area (area) where the locus of the user is drawn is too small, the locus size determination unit 202 determines that the user's operation is a touch. Distinguish from trajectories.

  When it is determined by the locus size determination unit 202 that the size of the locus drawn by the user is smaller than the first predetermined value (threshold) (Yes in step S101), the display menu switching unit 212 is an object for washing In the case where the laundry is small or the amount of laundry is small, the driving course and the laundry course to be selected are displayed on the display unit 102 with priority (step S103).

  An arc 801 of FIG. 8A is shown as an example of a small trajectory drawn by the user. An arc 801 in FIG. 8A is a locus drawn on the touch panel 103 by the user. The arrows indicate the direction from the start point to the end point of the trajectory drawn by the user. The locus may be drawn by right rotation or left rotation.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the user draws a small arc on the first setting screen (home screen), a small amount of washing menu is displayed, such as the “fashionable” course or the “home cleaning” course. .

  The “fashionable clothes” course and the “home cleaning” course are for washing laundry made of wool, cashmere, tersene, silk rayon, cupra, etc. which are more fragile than cotton or nylon. In these courses, the rotation of the laundry tub is reduced as compared to the normal course (e.g., "Omakase" course). That is, an operation is performed to shorten the rotation time of the washing tub or to decrease the rotation speed. In addition, in these courses, the amount of laundry that can be introduced into the laundry tub is reduced, as compared to a normal course (e.g., an "omakase" course). For example, in the case of the "Omakase" course, in the case of a laundry machine capable of charging 10 kg of laundry, the upper limit of the laundry which can be loaded in the "house cleaning" course is 1.5 kg.

  When the locus size determination unit 202 determines that the size of the locus drawn by the user is not smaller than the first predetermined value (threshold) (No in step S101), that is, the size of the locus drawn by the user Is determined to be larger than the first predetermined value (threshold), the process proceeds to step S102. When it is determined by the locus size determination unit 202 that the size of the locus drawn by the user is larger than a second predetermined value (threshold) larger than the first predetermined value (Yes in step S102), the display menu switching unit In a step 212, a driving course and a washing course to be selected when the laundry to be washed is large or large are displayed on the display unit 102 in a priority manner (step S104).

  The arc 802 of FIG. 8B is shown as an example of a large trajectory drawn by the user. An arc 802 in FIG. 8B is a locus drawn by the user on the touch panel 103. The arrows indicate the direction from the start point to the end point of the trajectory drawn by the user. The locus may be drawn by right rotation or left rotation.

  In addition, although the circular arc was shown by the same thickness in FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, the thickness which draws a circular arc may differ.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the user draws a large arc on the first setting screen (home screen), a menu capable of washing with a large object such as a "blanket" course or an "omakase" course is displayed.

  In addition, a "blanket" course is a course for washing a large or thick laundry as compared to a regular course (e.g., "Omakase" course), such as a blanket or skin comforter.

  In addition, when the locus size determination unit 202 determines that the size of the locus drawn by the user is not larger than the second predetermined value (threshold) (No in step S102), that is, the locus size determination unit If it is determined that the size of the locus drawn by the user is smaller than the second predetermined value (threshold) and larger than the first predetermined value (threshold), the process proceeds to step S105. That is, the operation detection unit 201 determines that the user has selected a setting button corresponding to the first touch position coordinate or the last touch position coordinate of the locus, and the display menu switching unit 212 responds to the set button touched. The menu setting screen is displayed (step S105). A touch determination unit (not shown) is further provided in the operation detection unit 201 separately from the trajectory size determination unit 202 to distinguish the trajectory and the touch from the area, time, pressure, etc. when the user touches. You may

  8A and 8B illustrate the case where the arc is drawn on the first setting screen (home screen), the present invention is not limited to the first setting screen, and all setting screens described in FIGS. Also in the above, it is desirable that the screen shown in the lower part of FIG. 8A or 8B (the screen of the displayed menu) be displayed by the user drawing an arc.

  That is, the operation of switching the content of the setting screen displayed by the display menu switching unit 212 according to the size of the drawn locus determined by the locus size determination unit 202, which is the operation content of the user detected by the operation detection unit 201. It is desirable that not only the initial setting screen (home screen) but also the setting screen on the way of setting the driving course and the washing course be accepted.

  By this, when the user wants to change the content of the washing course selected once, it is not necessary for the user to return to the first setting screen (home screen) and re-do the setting screen using the "Return" button as in the conventional case. . Therefore, even from the setting screen in the middle of setting, the user can easily switch the display to the desired setting screen of another washing course.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the user clicks the screen a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) on the screen displaying a small amount of washing menu such as the “fashionable clothes” course or the “home cleaning” course in FIG. 8A. You may go back to the previous screen when (knocking with your finger). When the user clicks the screen more than the predetermined number of times (for example, three times or more), if the user returns to the home screen, the screen switching operation is further simplified by the number of times the user clicks.

  Although the case where the user clicks the screen a predetermined number of times has been described in FIG. 8A, the user is not limited to the first setting screen, but also in each of all the setting screens described in FIGS. It is desirable to return to the previous screen or to return to the home screen by clicking the screen a predetermined number of times.

  As described above, the setting content displayed on the touch panel is made different according to the size of the locus drawn on the touch panel. According to this, the user can operate intuitively by making the size of the locus drawn on the touch panel different.

  Then, by displaying setting contents in which the material of the laundry object or the amount of the laundry object is different according to the size of the drawn locus, the user can select the laundry course suitable for the material of the laundry object or the laundry object Can be selected.

  In the present embodiment, the locus drawn by the user is described as an arc. This is more desirable to be a circular arc, as it images the rotation of the motor of the washing apparatus and the rotation of the washing tub and the swirl of the water flow when washing. However, the locus drawn by the user is not limited to the arc, but may be an arbitrary shape of one stroke, for example, a polygon.

  Further, although the menu to be displayed is switched according to the size of the locus in consideration of the size and the amount of the laundry object, a method of switching the menu to be displayed other than the size of the locus may be used if it conforms to this.

  For example, instead of the size of the locus drawn by the user, the user may draw a circle at a predetermined number of rotations (for example, two rotations) or more to make the displayed menu different. That is, a locus rotation number determination unit (not shown) is used instead of the locus size determination unit 202 shown in FIG. 6, and if the locus drawn by the user in step S101 shown in FIG. A small amount laundry menu is displayed (step S103), and if the locus drawn by the user in step S102 is two or more rotations, a large amount laundry menu is displayed (step S104). If it is other than that (if the locus is less than one rotation), the menu touched by the user may be displayed (step S105).

  When the menu to be displayed is switched according to the trajectory rotation number, step S101 is, for example, "is the number of rotations of the trajectory one or more and less than two?", And step S102 is, for example, "the number of rotations of the trajectory be two or more?" . Of course, the trajectory rotation number determination unit may make the determination using the rotation angle of the trajectory. For example, when the trajectory drawn by the user is 720 degrees, two rotations are determined, and when the trajectory is 180 degrees, a half rotation is determined.

Second Embodiment
FIG. 9 shows a configuration diagram of the operation display unit 111 of the laundry device in the second embodiment.

  The washing device of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, so detailed description will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the operation display unit 111 includes a touch panel 103, an operation detection unit 201, a display control unit 211, and a display unit 102 as in FIG. 6 described in the first embodiment. The display control unit 211 includes a display menu switching unit 212.

  In the second embodiment, the operation detection unit 201 includes a trajectory speed determination unit 203 that determines the velocity of drawing the trajectory drawn by the user on the touch panel 103. A threshold for determining the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn is set in advance in the trajectory speed determination unit 203, and the speed at which the trajectory detected by the operation detection unit 201 is drawn is compared with the threshold to draw the user's trajectory. Determine the speed.

  For example, it is determined that the time required for the user to draw the locus on the touch panel 103 or the speed for drawing the locus of the user is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. Also, if the time for drawing the locus of the user is too short or the length of the locus drawn by the user is too short, it is determined that the user's operation is a touch and distinguished from the locus.

  Although not shown in FIG. 9, the washing apparatus 101 may be provided with a notification unit, and the user may use sound to notify the user of the speed at which the locus determined by the locus speed determination unit 203 is drawn. For example, the notification sound is made different between when the speed of drawing the locus is fast and when it is slow. When the speed of drawing the locus is fast, the display on the display unit is darkened, and when the speed of drawing the locus is slow, the display is light-colored. Such notification to the user may be performed while the user is drawing a trajectory, or may be performed after drawing the trajectory. In addition, as a method of notifying the user while drawing a locus, the touch panel 103 is vibrated largely when the speed of drawing the locus is fast, and small when the speed of drawing the locus is slow.

  The display control unit 211 outputs the content to be displayed on the display unit 102 according to the operation content of the user detected by the operation detection unit 201 and the speed at which the user determined by the trajectory speed determination unit 203 draws a trajectory. The content to be displayed is determined by the display menu switching unit 212.

  The display unit 102 displays the content determined by the display menu switching unit 212. As a result, a setting screen including setting buttons for different driving courses and washing courses is displayed on the display unit 102 according to the speed of drawing the locus drawn on the touch panel 103 by the user.

  The operating method of the washing apparatus comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the touch panel 103 detects the speed of drawing the locus of the locus drawn on the operation display unit 111 by the user. Then, in step S201 or step S202, the trajectory speed determination unit 203 determines whether the speed of drawing the trajectory is faster or slower than a predetermined value (threshold value).

  When the time for drawing the user's trajectory is too short or the length for drawing the user's trajectory is too short, the trajectory speed determination unit 203 determines that the user's operation is a touch and distinguishes it from the trajectory. .

  When it is determined by the trajectory speed determination unit 203 that the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn is faster than the third predetermined value (threshold) (Yes in step S201), the display menu switching unit 212 performs driving with a shorter washing time. The course and the laundry course are prioritized and displayed on the display unit 102 (step S203).

  An arc 1101 of FIG. 11A is shown as an example of a trajectory drawn quickly by the user. An arc 1101 in FIG. 11A is a locus drawn on the touch panel 103 by the user. The arrows indicate the direction from the start point to the end point of the trajectory drawn by the user. The locus may be drawn by right rotation or left rotation.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the user quickly draws an arc on the first setting screen (home screen), a short washing menu such as a "speed" course or a "washing only" course is displayed.

  In addition, the "Speed" course is a course where the operation time of at least one process of each process such as washing, rinsing, dewatering etc. is shortened compared to the usual course (for example, "Omakase" course). It is. The "wash only" course is included in the normal course (for example, the "unchecked" course when the operation course is "wash to dry"), among the steps of washing, rinsing, dewatering, and drying, washing, rinsing, It is a course that performs the process of dehydration only.

  If the trajectory speed determination unit 203 does not determine that the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn is faster than the third predetermined value (threshold) (No at step S201), that is, the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn is If it is determined to be later than the predetermined value (threshold value) of 3, the process proceeds to step S202. When the trajectory speed determination unit 203 determines that the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn is slower than the fourth predetermined value (threshold) that is slower than the third predetermined value (threshold) (step S202) Yes), the display menu switching unit 212 preferentially displays on the display unit 102 a driving course or a washing course which has a long driving time (step S204).

  An arc 1102 of FIG. 11B is shown as an example of a trajectory drawn slowly by the user. An arc 1102 in FIG. 11B is a locus drawn on the touch panel 103 by the user. The arrows indicate the direction from the start point to the end point of the trajectory drawn by the user. The locus may be drawn by right rotation or left rotation.

  Although the thickness of the arc is shown to be different between FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B, the thickness of the arc may be the same.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the user draws an arc slowly on the first setting screen (home screen), a washing menu that requires a long operation time such as an "every-time" course or a "sterilization" course Display

  In addition, as compared with the usual course (for example, "Okase" course), the "every soaking" course is a driving course including a process of immersing the laundry in the cleaning liquid before the process of washing. The “Elimination” course is a driving course that uses Nano E (registered trademark) to control bacteria such as dry clothes.

  In addition, when it is not determined that the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn is slower than the fourth predetermined value (threshold) by the trajectory speed determination unit 203 (No in step S202), that is, the trajectory speed determination unit 203 If it is determined that the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn is slower than the third predetermined value (threshold) and faster than the fourth predetermined value (threshold), the process proceeds to step S205. That is, the operation detection unit 201 determines that the user has selected the setting button corresponding to the first touch position coordinate or the last touch position coordinate of the locus of the user, and the display menu switching unit 212 sets the touched setting button. The setting screen of the corresponding menu is displayed (step S205).

  In addition, although the case where the user drew the circular arc in the first setting screen (home screen) was demonstrated in FIG. 11A and 11B, not only the first setting screen but all the setting screens described in FIGS. Also in each of the above, it is desirable for the user to draw a circular arc to display the screen shown in the lower part of FIGS. 11A and 11B (the screen of the menu to be displayed).

  That is, the operation of switching the content of the setting screen displayed by the display menu switching unit 212 according to the speed at which the user determined by the trajectory speed determination unit 203 draws the trajectory, which is the operation content of the user detected by the operation detection unit 201 It is desirable that not only the initial setting screen (home screen) but also the setting screen on the way of setting the driving course and the washing course be accepted.

  By this, when the user wants to change the content of the washing course selected once, it is not necessary for the user to return to the first setting screen (home screen) and re-do the setting screen using the "Return" button as in the conventional case. . Therefore, even from the setting screen in the middle of setting, the user can easily switch the display to the desired setting screen.

  As described above, the setting contents displayed on the touch panel are made different in accordance with the speed at which the user's trajectory drawn on the touch panel is drawn. According to this, the user can operate intuitively by changing the speed of the locus drawn on the touch panel.

  And the setting content from which the length of driving time differs according to the speed which draws a user's locus | trajectory is displayed. According to this, according to the locus drawn on the touch panel, the user can select the length of the driving time.

  Further, the setting screen displayed according to the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn may display setting contents having different driving strengths, that is, different forces for removing dirt.

  When it is determined by the trajectory speed determination unit 203 that the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn is faster than, for example, the third predetermined value (threshold), the display menu switching unit 212 has a strong driving strength and performs a wash menu Is displayed on the display unit 102 with priority. When it is determined by the trajectory speed determination unit 203 that the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn is slower than, for example, the fourth predetermined value (threshold), the display menu switching unit 212 has a weak driving strength and a menu for gently washing Is displayed on the display unit 102 with priority.

  Also, instead of displaying the setting contents of the short-time selection menu or the long-time selection menu according to the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn, as in the first embodiment, the material of the laundry object Alternatively, a laundry course suitable for the amount of laundry may be displayed. For example, when the user draws the track slowly, a small amount of washing menu is displayed as shown in FIG. 8A, and when the user draws the track quickly, it is larger than in the normal course, as shown in FIG. View the course for washing heavy laundry.

  In the present embodiment, the locus drawn by the user is described as an arc. This is because the image of the motor of the washing machine and the rotation of the washing tub, and the swirl of the water flow at the time of washing, but the locus drawn by the user is not limited to an arc, and an arbitrary shape of one-stroke writing, for example, a polygon It may be

  In addition, although the menu to be displayed is switched according to the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn by imagining the length of the driving time, other methods may be used other than the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn.

  For example, instead of the user drawing the locus quickly, the menu to be displayed may be made different by drawing a circle at a predetermined number of rotations (for example, two rotations) or more. A trajectory rotation number determination unit (not shown) is used instead of the trajectory speed determination unit 203 shown in FIG. 9, and if the trajectory is one or more and less than two rotations in step S201 shown in FIG. The operation menu is displayed (step S203), and if the trajectory is two or more rotations in step S202, a long-time operation menu is displayed (step S204). If it is other than that (if the locus is less than one rotation), the touched menu may be displayed (step S205).

  When the menu to be displayed is switched according to the trajectory rotation number, step S201 is, for example, "is the number of rotations of trajectory less than twice?", And step S202 is, for example, "is the number of rotations of trajectory twice or more?" . Of course, the trajectory rotation number determination unit may make the determination using the rotation angle of the trajectory. For example, when the trajectory drawn by the user is 720 degrees, two rotations are determined, and when the trajectory is 180 degrees, a half rotation is determined.

Third Embodiment
FIG. 12 shows a configuration diagram of the operation display unit 111 of the laundry device in the third embodiment.

  The washing device of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, so detailed description will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the operation display unit 111 includes a touch panel 103, an operation detection unit 201, a display control unit 211, and a display unit 102 as in FIG. 6 described in the first embodiment. The display control unit 211 includes a display menu switching unit 212.

  In the third embodiment, the operation detection unit 201 includes a trajectory strength determination unit 204 that determines the strength (pressure for pressing the touch panel) that draws the trajectory drawn on the touch panel 103 by the user. In the locus strength determination unit 204, a threshold for determining the strength of drawing the locus of the user is set in advance, and the strength of drawing the locus of the user detected by the operation detection unit 201 is compared with the threshold to draw a locus. Determine the strength.

  When the length of the user's trajectory is too short or the time taken to draw the user's trajectory is too short, the user's operation is determined to be a touch to distinguish it from the trajectory.

  Although not shown in FIG. 12, the washing apparatus 101 may include a notification unit, and may notify the user of the strength of drawing the locus determined by the locus strength determination unit 204 by sound. For example, the notification sound is made to differ depending on whether the trajectory drawing strength is strong or weak. In addition, when the strength of drawing the locus is strong, the display on the display unit is darkened, and when the strength of drawing the locus is weak, the display is light-colored. Such notification to the user may be performed while the user is drawing a trajectory, or may be performed after drawing the trajectory. Further, as a method of notifying the user while drawing a locus, the touch panel 103 is vibrated largely when the strength of drawing the locus is strong, and is vibrated small when the strength of drawing the locus is weak.

  The display control unit 211 outputs the content to be displayed on the display unit 102 according to the operation content of the user detected by the operation detection unit 201 and the strength of drawing the trajectory of the user determined by the trajectory strength determination unit 204. The content to be displayed is determined by the display menu switching unit 212.

  The display unit 102 displays the content determined by the display menu switching unit 212. As a result, on the display unit 102, a setting screen including setting buttons for different driving courses and washing courses is displayed according to the strength of drawing the locus drawn on the touch panel 103 by the user.

  The operating method of the washing apparatus comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the touch panel 103 detects the strength of drawing the locus of the locus drawn on the operation display unit 111 by the user. Then, in step S301 or step S302, the locus strength determination unit 204 determines whether the strength of drawing the locus of the user is stronger or weaker than a predetermined value (threshold value).

  When the length of the user's trajectory is too short or the time taken to draw the user's trajectory is too short, the trajectory strength determination unit 204 determines that the user's operation is a touch and distinguishes it from the trajectory. Do.

  When it is determined by the locus strength determination unit 204 that the strength of drawing the locus of the user is stronger than the fifth predetermined value (threshold) (Yes in step S301), the display menu switching unit 212 has strong driving strength. The driving course and the washing course which are firmly washed are displayed on the display unit 102 with priority (step S303).

  An arc 1401 of FIG. 14A is shown as an example of a locus drawn strongly by the user. An arc 1401 in FIG. 11A is a locus drawn by the user on the touch panel 103. The arrows indicate the direction from the start point to the end point of the trajectory drawn by the user. The locus may be drawn by right rotation or left rotation.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the user draws an arc strongly on the first setting screen (home screen), a menu that can be firmly washed, such as the “Doronko” course or the “Omakase” course is displayed.

  In addition, "Doronko" course is an operation course that enhances the rotation of the washing tank compared to the usual course (for example, "Omakase" course), and is to increase the number of times of washing such as washing twice, or It is to increase the rotation time or to increase the rotation speed.

  If the trajectory strength determination unit 204 determines that the user's trajectory drawing strength is not stronger than the fifth predetermined value (threshold) (No in step S301), that is, the user's trajectory drawing strength is If it is determined that the value is weaker than the fifth predetermined value (threshold), the process proceeds to step S302. When it is determined by the locus strength determination unit 204 that the strength of drawing the locus of the user is weaker than the sixth predetermined value (threshold) that is weaker than the fifth predetermined value (threshold) (Yes in step S302) The display menu switching unit 212 preferentially displays the driving course and the washing course which are weak in driving intensity and gently washed on the display unit 102 (step S304).

  An arc 1402 of FIG. 14B is shown as an example of a trajectory drawn weakly by the user. An arc 1402 in FIG. 14B is a locus drawn on the touch panel 103 by the user. The arrows indicate the direction from the start point to the end point of the trajectory drawn by the user. The locus may be drawn by right rotation or left rotation.

  Although the thickness of the arc is shown to be different between FIG. 14A and FIG. 14B, the thickness of the arc may be the same.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the user draws an arc weakly on the first setting screen (home screen), a menu for gently washing such as an "everything" course or a "fashionable wear" course is displayed.

  Further, when the locus strength determination unit 204 does not determine that the value is lower than the sixth predetermined value (threshold) (No in step S302), that is, the locus strength determination unit 204 draws the locus of the user If it is determined that the value is stronger than the sixth predetermined value (threshold) and weaker than the fifth predetermined value (threshold), the process proceeds to step S305. That is, the operation detection unit 201 determines that the user has selected a menu corresponding to the first touch position coordinate or the last touch position coordinate of the locus of the user, and the display menu switching unit 212 responds to the touched setting button. The menu setting screen is displayed (step S305).

  14A and 14B describe the case where the user draws an arc on the first setting screen (home screen), the present invention is not limited to the first setting screen, and all the setting screens described in FIGS. Also in each of the above, it is desirable for the user to draw a circular arc to display the screen shown in the lower part of FIGS. 14A and 14B (the screen of the menu to be displayed).

  That is, the operation of switching the content of the setting screen displayed by the display menu switching unit 212 according to the strength of drawing the user's trajectory determined by the trajectory strength determination unit 204 according to the user's operation content detected by the operation detection unit 201 is It is desirable that not only the initial setting screen (home screen) but also the setting screen on the way of setting the driving course and the washing course be accepted.

  By this, when the user wants to change the content of the washing course selected once, it is not necessary for the user to return to the first setting screen (home screen) and re-do the setting screen using the "Return" button as in the conventional case. . Therefore, even from the setting screen in the middle of setting, the user can easily switch the display to the desired setting screen.

  As described above, the setting contents displayed on the touch panel are made different according to the strength of drawing the trajectory of the user drawn on the touch panel. According to this, the user can operate intuitively by making the strength of the locus drawn on the touch panel different.

  Furthermore, the setting content in which the washing strength is different is displayed according to the strength of drawing the trajectory of the user. According to this, the user can select the method of washing by the locus drawn on the touch panel.

  In addition, instead of displaying the setting contents of the washing mode or the washing mode in accordance with the strength of the user's trajectory, as in the first embodiment, the material of the laundry object or the laundry is displayed instead. A laundry course suitable for the amount of objects may be displayed. For example, when the user draws the trajectory weakly, a small amount of washing menu is displayed as shown in FIG. 8A, and when the user draws the trajectory strongly, it is larger than in the normal course, as shown in FIG. View the course for washing heavy laundry.

  In addition, instead of displaying the setting contents of the washing mode or the washing mode gently washing according to the user's trajectory drawing strength, as in the second embodiment, the length of the driving time is different. The setting contents may be displayed. For example, when the user draws a trace strongly, a short washing menu is displayed as shown in FIG. 11A. When the user draws the locus weakly, as shown in FIG. 11B, a washing menu in which the operating time is long is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the locus drawn by the user is described as an arc. This is because the image of the motor of the washing machine and the rotation of the washing tub, and the swirl of the water flow at the time of washing, but the locus drawn by the user is not limited to an arc, and an arbitrary accounting of one-stroke writing, for example, polygon It may be

  Further, although the menu to be displayed is switched in accordance with the strength of drawing the trajectory of the user in the image of the strength of driving, any method other than the strength of drawing the trajectory of the user may be used if it conforms to this.

  For example, instead of drawing the locus strongly, the user may draw a circle a predetermined number of rotations (for example, two rotations) or more to make the displayed menu different. That is, instead of the trajectory strength determination unit 204 shown in FIG. 12, a trajectory rotation number determination unit (not shown) is used, and the operation menu for washing firmly if the trajectory drawn by the user in step S301 shown in FIG. Is displayed (step S303), and if the locus drawn by the user is more than one rotation and less than two rotations in step S302, an operation menu for gently washing is displayed (step S304). If it is other than that (if the locus is less than one rotation), the washing menu touched by the user is displayed (step S305).

  When the menu to be displayed is switched according to the trajectory rotation number, step S302 is, for example, "is the number of rotations of trajectory less than twice?", And step S301 is, for example, "is the number of rotations of trajectory twice or more?" . Of course, the trajectory rotation number determination unit may make the determination using the rotation angle of the trajectory. For example, when the trajectory drawn by the user is 720 degrees, two rotations are determined, and when the trajectory is 180 degrees, a half rotation is determined.

Fourth Embodiment
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining display menu switching of the operation display unit 111 of the laundry device in the fourth embodiment.

  The block diagram of the operation display unit 111 of the washing apparatus is a combination of the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment. That is, the operation detection unit 201 includes a trajectory size determination unit 202, a trajectory speed determination unit 203, and a trajectory strength determination unit 204.

  The flow chart of the operation method according to the present embodiment is the combination of FIG. 7 described in the first embodiment, FIG. 10 described in the second embodiment, and FIG. 13 described in the third embodiment. It is a thing. That is, the operation detection unit 201 determines the size of the locus drawn by the user by the locus size determination unit 202 (see FIG. 7), and at the same time, the locus speed determination unit 203 determines the speed at which the user's locus is drawn. A determination is made (see FIG. 10), and at the same time, the trajectory strength determination unit 204 determines the strength of drawing the trajectory of the user (see FIG. 13), and the results are combined.

  Then, it is determined as shown in FIG. 15A from the size of the locus drawn by the user and the speed of drawing the locus of the user, and the display menu switching unit 212 preferentially displays the optimum menu on the display unit 102.

  In other words, if the user quickly draws a large arc on the first setting screen (home screen), the large or thick laundry can be shortened for a short time as compared to the normal course (for example, the "Omakase" course). Display the setting button of the driving course for washing with. In addition, when the user draws a large arc late, setting of a driving course for washing a large or thick laundry for a long time, as compared with a normal course (for example, a "selected" course) Display the button with priority.

  In addition, when the user draws a small arc quickly, a driving course setting button for washing a small or light laundry in a short time as compared to the normal course (for example, the "Omakase" course). Display In addition, when the user draws a small arc late, compared to the normal course (for example, "Omakase" course), the driving course for washing the small or thin laundry slowly for a long time. Give priority to the setting button.

  That is, in FIG. 15A, the operation detection unit 201 determines the amount and material of laundry (fashionable clothes washing etc.) according to the size of the user's trajectory, and determines the operation time according to the speed of drawing the user's trajectory. .

  Alternatively, based on the size of the locus drawn by the user and the strength of the force when drawing the locus of the user as shown in FIG. 15B, the display menu switching unit 212 preferentially displays the optimal menu on the display unit 102.

  That is, when the user draws a large arc strongly on the first setting screen (home screen) (when the arc is drawn with a strong force), it is large compared to the normal course (for example, the "Omakase" course) Or, display the setting button of the driving course for washing the thick laundry strongly, with strong driving strength. In addition, when the user draws a large arc weakly (when the arc is drawn with a weak force), driving a large or thick laundry, as compared to a normal course (for example, "Omakase" course), The strength of the display is weak, and priority is given to the operation course setting button for gently washing.

  In addition, when the user draws a small arc strongly, compared with the normal course (for example, the "Omakase" course), the strength of the driving is strong and the laundry is firmly washed. Display the setting button of the driving course. In addition, when the user draws a small arc weakly, as compared with the normal course (for example, "Omakase" course), for washing the small or thin laundry with weak driving strength, gently washing Give priority to the setting button of the driving course.

  That is, in FIG. 15B, the operation detection unit 201 determines the amount of laundry and the material (such as fashionable clothes washing) according to the size of the locus drawn by the user, and determines the washing according to the strength drawing the locus of the user. Do.

  Alternatively, it is determined as shown in FIG. 15C from the speed of drawing the user's trajectory and the strength of drawing the user's trajectory, and the display menu switching unit 212 preferentially displays the optimal menu on the display unit 102.

  That is, when the user draws an arc faster and stronger on the first setting screen (home screen), the driving strength is stronger in a short time as compared with the normal course (for example, the "Omakase" course), Display the setting button of the driving course to wash well. In addition, when the user draws a circular arc fast and weakly, the driving strength is weak in a short time as compared to the normal course (for example, the "Omakase" course), and the driving course setting button for gently washing Give priority to display.

  In addition, when the user draws the arc slowly and strongly, the driving course setting button for firm washing, with a strong driving strength, in a long time as compared with the normal course (for example, the "Omakase" course) Display In addition, when the user draws a circular arc slowly and weakly, the driving course setting button for weakly washing the operation intensity gently in a long time as compared to the normal course (for example, the "Omakase" course) Give priority to display.

  That is, in FIG. 15C, the operation detection unit 201 determines the driving time in accordance with the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn, and determines how to wash in accordance with the strength at which the user's trajectory is drawn.

  15A to 15C are an example of the combination, and the size of the locus drawn by the user, the speed of drawing the locus of the user, the strength of drawing the locus of the user, the amount and quality of the laundry, the operation time, and washing It may be other than this about how to make it correspond. Alternatively, any of the size of the user's drawn trajectory, the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn, and the strength at which the user's trajectory is drawn may be replaced by the number of rotations, the direction of rotation, or the rotation angle when the user draws a circle. .

  If the menu based on the determination from the size of the trajectory drawn by the user, the velocity for drawing the trajectory of the user, and the strength for drawing the trajectory of the user is different, the numerical values of size, velocity, and strength are compared with the threshold values. The more prominent one (the one larger than the threshold value) is displayed preferentially.

  If the menu determined by the size of the user's drawn trajectory, the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn, and the strength at which the user's trajectory is drawn is determined to one, the user is informed of the menu (driving course) and the user drives The driving course may be started after the start instruction. Depending on the contents of the driving course (for example, a driving course related to maintenance such as tank cleaning), the menu may be notified to the user and the driving may be started after a predetermined time without the user's instruction to start the driving.

  In the fourth embodiment, an example in which the trajectory size determination unit 202, the trajectory speed determination unit 203, and the trajectory strength determination unit 204 are provided in the operation detection unit 201 has been described. However, the trajectory size determination unit 202 And the trajectory speed determination unit 203 may be provided. In this case, it can be determined as shown in FIG. 15A from the size of the locus drawn by the user and the speed at which the locus of the user is drawn.

  Alternatively, the operation detection unit 201 may be configured to include two of the trajectory size determination unit 202 and the trajectory strength determination unit 204. In this case, it can be determined as shown in FIG. 15B from the size of the locus drawn by the user and the strength of drawing the locus of the user.

  Alternatively, the operation detection unit 201 may be configured to include two of the trajectory speed determination unit 203 and the trajectory strength determination unit 204. In this case, it can be determined as shown in FIG. 15C from the speed of drawing the locus drawn by the user and the strength of drawing the locus of the user.

  According to the above, the user can select a desired driving course with a simpler operation.

Fifth Embodiment
FIG. 16 shows a configuration diagram of the operation display unit 111 of the laundry device in the fifth embodiment.

  The washing device of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, so detailed description will be omitted.

  16, the operation display unit 111 includes a touch panel 103, an operation detection unit 201, a display control unit 211, and a display unit 102, as in FIG. 6 described in the first embodiment. The display control unit 211 includes a display menu switching unit 212.

  In the fifth embodiment, the operation detection unit 201 includes a trajectory number determination unit 205 that determines the number of trajectories simultaneously drawn on the touch panel 103 by the user. In the number-of-trajectory determining unit 205, a threshold for determining the number of simultaneously drawn trajectories is set in advance, and the user's drawn trajectories detected by the operation detection unit 201 are compared with the threshold to determine the number of trajectories.

  Also, if the length of the trace drawn by the user is too short or the time taken to draw the trace of the user is too short, the locus is ignored. Also, if the length of all the trajectories drawn almost simultaneously by the user is too short or the time taken to draw the trajectories of the user is too short, it is judged that the user's operation is a touch and distinguished from the trajectories .

  Although not shown in FIG. 16, the washing apparatus 101 may be provided with a notification unit, and the user may use sound to notify the user of the number of trajectories determined by the trajectory count determination unit 205. For example, the notification sound is made different between when the number of trajectories is large and when it is small. Further, when the number of trajectories is large, the display of the display unit is darkened, and when the trajectories are small, the display is dimmed. Such notification to the user may be performed while the user is drawing a trajectory, or may be performed after drawing the trajectory. Further, as a method of notifying the user while drawing a locus, the touch panel 103 is vibrated largely when the number of loci is large, and is vibrated small when the number of loci is small.

  The display control unit 211 outputs the content to be displayed on the display unit 102 according to the operation content detected by the operation detection unit 201 and the number of loci drawn by the user determined by the locus number determination unit 205. The content to be displayed is determined by the display menu switching unit 212.

  The display unit 102 displays the content determined by the display menu switching unit 212. As a result, a setting screen including setting buttons for different driving courses and washing courses is displayed on the display unit 102 according to the number of loci drawn on the touch panel 103 by the user.

  The operation method of the washing apparatus comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the touch panel 103 detects a locus drawn on the operation display unit 111 by the user. Then, in step S401 or S402, it is determined by the number-of-trajectory determination unit 205 whether the number of trajectories drawn by the user is equal to or more than a predetermined value (threshold).

  When the length of the locus drawn by the user is too short or the time taken for drawing the locus of the user is too short, the locus number determination unit 205 determines that the user's operation is a touch and sets the locus To distinguish.

  When the number of loci drawn by the user is determined to be equal to or greater than the seventh predetermined value (a threshold, for example, two) by the locus number determination unit 205 (Yes in step S401), the display menu switching unit 212 A strong, firmly washing driving course or washing course is prioritized and displayed on the display unit 102 (step S403).

  An arc 1801 of FIG. 18A is shown as an example of the user drawing a locus equal to or greater than a seventh predetermined value. An arc 1801 in FIG. 18A is obtained by the user drawing two trajectories on the touch panel 103. The arrows indicate the direction from the start point to the end point of the trajectory drawn by the user. The locus may be drawn by right rotation or left rotation.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the user draws two arcs at the same time on the first setting screen (home screen), a menu that can be thoroughly washed, such as the “Doronko” course or the “Omakase” course is displayed. .

  If the number of loci drawn by the user is not determined to be the seventh predetermined value (threshold) or more by the locus number determination unit 205 (No in step S401), that is, the number of loci drawn by the user is the seventh. If it is determined that the value is less than the predetermined value (threshold), the process proceeds to step S402. If the number-of-trajectory number determination unit 205 determines that the number of loci drawn by the user is equal to or greater than an eighth predetermined value (a threshold, for example, one) smaller than the seventh predetermined value (threshold) (Yes in step S402) The menu switching unit 212 gives priority to the driving course and the washing course which are weak in driving intensity and gently washed, and displays them on the display unit 102 (step S404).

  An arc 1802 in FIG. 18B is shown as an example in which the user draws a locus having an eighth predetermined value or more. An arc 1802 in FIG. 18B is a trace of one line drawn on the touch panel 103 by the user. The arrows indicate the direction from the start point to the end point of the trajectory drawn by the user. The locus may be drawn by right rotation or left rotation.

  18A and 18B show the same thickness and length for drawing the arc, but the thickness and length for drawing the arc may be different.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the user draws a single arc on the first setting screen (home screen), a menu for gently washing such as an “every-minute” course or a “fashionable” course is displayed.

  Further, if the number-of-trajectory determination unit 205 does not determine that the number is equal to or greater than the eighth predetermined value (threshold) (No in step S402), the number of trajectories drawn by the user is eight If it is determined that the value is less than the predetermined value (threshold) of the threshold and less than the seventh predetermined value (threshold), the user touches the menu corresponding to the first touch position coordinate or the last touch position coordinate of the trace drawn by the user The operation detection unit 201 determines that it has been selected. Then, the display menu switching unit 212 displays a menu setting screen corresponding to the setting button touched by the user (step S405).

  At this time, when there are a plurality of trajectories drawn by the user, the operation detection unit 201 corresponds to the first touch position coordinates or the last touch position coordinates with respect to the locus drawn first on the touch panel 103 by the user among the loci. It is determined that the user has selected a menu to be selected by touch. Alternatively, when there are a plurality of trajectories drawn by the user, the operation detection unit 201 performs the first touch position coordinate or the last touch position coordinate for the locus having the strongest strength (pressure for pressing the touch panel 103) in the locus. It is determined that the user has selected a menu corresponding to touch position coordinates.

  Although FIGS. 18A and 18B describe the case where the user draws an arc on the first setting screen (home screen), the present invention is not limited to the first setting screen, and all the setting screens described in FIGS. Also in each of the above, it is desirable for the user to draw a circular arc to display the screen shown in the lower part of FIG. 18A and FIG. 18B (the screen of the menu to be displayed).

  That is, the operation of switching the content of the setting screen displayed by the display menu switching unit 212 according to the number of trajectories drawn by the user determined by the trajectory count determination unit 205, of the operation content of the user detected by the operation detection unit 201 is It is desirable that not only the initial setting screen (home screen) but also the setting screen on the way of setting the driving course and the washing course be accepted.

  As a result, when the user wants to change the content of the washing course selected once, the user returns to the first setting screen (home screen) using the “Return” button (see FIG. 1) as in the prior art and the setting screen There is no need to start over. Therefore, the user can easily switch the display to a desired setting screen even from the setting screen in the middle of setting.

  As described above, the setting content displayed on the touch panel is made different according to the number of trajectories drawn by the user on the touch panel. According to this, the user can operate intuitively by changing the number of trajectories drawn on the touch panel (the number of fingers drawing the trajectories).

  Furthermore, the setting content in which the washing strength is different is displayed according to the number of trajectories drawn by the user. According to this, the user can select the method of washing by the locus drawn on the touch panel.

  Also, according to the number of trajectories drawn by the user, instead of displaying the setting contents of the washing operation mode or the washing operation mode gently, as in the first embodiment, the material of the laundry object or the laundry A laundry course suitable for the amount of objects may be displayed. For example, when the user draws a single track, a small amount of washing menu is displayed as shown in FIG. 8A, and when the user draws two tracks, it is larger than in the normal course as shown in FIG. 8B. Or, to display the course for washing heavy laundry.

  Also, depending on the number of trajectories drawn by the user, instead of displaying the setting contents of the washing mode or the washing mode in a gentle wash, the length of the driving time is different as in the second embodiment. The setting contents may be displayed. For example, when the user draws a track, a short washing menu is displayed as shown in FIG. 11A. When the user draws two trajectories, as shown in FIG. 11B, a washing menu in which the operation time is long is displayed.

  The menu to be displayed is switched according to the number of trajectories drawn by the user by imaging the strength of the operation (the strength of the swirl of the water flow), but if it conforms to this, it is possible to use a method other than the number of trajectories drawn by the user Good.

Sixth Embodiment
19A to 19C are diagrams for explaining display menu switching of the operation display unit 111 of the laundry device in the sixth embodiment.

  The block diagram of the operation display unit 111 of the washing apparatus is a combination of the first embodiment, the second embodiment, the third embodiment, and the fifth embodiment. That is, the operation detection unit 201 includes a trajectory size determination unit 202, a trajectory speed determination unit 203, a trajectory strength determination unit 204, and a trajectory number determination unit 205.

  The flow chart of the operation method of this embodiment is the same as FIG. 7 described in the first embodiment, FIG. 10 described in the second embodiment, and FIGS. 13 and 5 described in the third embodiment. FIG. 17 is a combination of FIG. The operation detection unit 201 determines the size of the trajectory drawn by the user by the trajectory size determination unit 202 (FIG. 7), and determines the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn almost simultaneously with the trajectory speed determination unit 203 (FIG. 10), the strength at which the user's trajectory is drawn is determined almost simultaneously by the trajectory strength determination unit 204 (FIG. 13), and the number of trajectories drawn by the user is determined by the trajectory number determination unit 205 almost simultaneously (FIG. 10) 17) Combine the results.

  However, in the present embodiment, a menu displayed on the display unit 102 based on a combination of results determined by the trajectory size determination unit 202, the trajectory speed determination unit 203, the trajectory strength determination unit 204, and the trajectory number determination unit 205. Does not necessarily coincide with the display menu shown in FIGS. 7, 10, 13 and 17.

  For example, in FIG. 17 described in the fifth embodiment, the user determines how to wash according to the number of trajectories drawn by the user, and displays the “tight wash menu” and the “slightly wash menu”. Depending on the number of trajectories, the operation time may be determined, and a "short washing menu" or a "long washing menu" may be displayed. In addition, the amount and material of the laundry may be determined according to the number of trajectories drawn by the user, and a "small amount of laundry menu" or a "large amount of laundry menu" may be displayed.

  Then, in the present embodiment, the determination is made as shown in FIG. 19A from the size and the number of the locus drawn by the user, and the display menu switching unit 212 preferentially displays the optimum menu on the display unit 102.

  That is, the user drew an arc larger than the second predetermined value (see FIG. 7) on the first setting screen (home screen) with the number of loci (for example, two) equal to or more than the seventh predetermined value (see FIG. 17). If it is compared to the normal course (e.g., "Okase" course), display a driving course setting button for washing large or thick laundry in a short time. Also, if the user draws an arc larger than the second predetermined value with the number of loci (for example, one) equal to or greater than the eighth predetermined value, it is larger than a normal course (for example, an "automatic" course) Or, preferentially display the operation course setting button for washing heavy laundry for a long time.

  If the user draws a circular arc smaller than the first predetermined value (see FIG. 7) with the number of loci (for example, two) equal to or more than the seventh predetermined value, a normal course (for example, “Omakase” course) In comparison, the operation course setting button for washing small or light laundry in a short time is displayed. In addition, when the user draws an arc smaller than the first predetermined value with the number of loci (for example, one) equal to or more than the eighth predetermined value, it is smaller than a normal course (for example, an "automatic" course) Or, to display the thin laundry, a priority setting button of the driving course for washing in a long time.

  That is, in FIG. 19A, the operation detection unit 201 determines the amount of laundry and the material (such as fashionable clothes) according to the size of the locus drawn by the user, and the operation time according to the number of loci drawn by the user judge.

  Alternatively, the display menu switching unit 212 preferentially displays the optimal menu on the display unit 102 based on the strength of the trajectory drawn by the user and the number of trajectories drawn by the user as shown in FIG. 19B.

  That is, when the user draws the number of loci (for example, two) equal to or more than the seventh predetermined value more strongly than the fifth predetermined value (see FIG. 13) on the first setting screen (home screen), the normal course ( For example, as compared with the “Okase” course), a large or thick laundry is displayed with a driving course setting button for firm washing, with strong driving strength. Also, if the user draws the number of trajectories (for example, two) equal to or more than the seventh predetermined value weaker than the sixth predetermined value (see FIG. 13), the number of trajectories is compared with a normal course (for example, "Omakase" course) In the case of a large or thick laundry, priority is given to a setting button of a driving course for gently washing, where the driving strength is weak.

  In addition, when the user draws the number of trajectories (e.g., one) greater than or equal to the eighth predetermined value more strongly than the fifth predetermined value, it is smaller than the normal course (e.g., the "Omakase" course) or Display the operation course setting button to wash the thin laundry, the driving strength is strong, and firmly. In addition, when the user draws the number of trajectories (for example, one) equal to or more than the eighth predetermined value weaker than the sixth predetermined value, the number is smaller than the normal course (for example, the “oakese” course) or , Light laundry, weak driving intensity, gently display the driving course setting button for washing gently.

  That is, in FIG. 19B, the operation detection unit 201 determines the amount of laundry and the material (such as fashionable clothes washing) according to the number of trajectories drawn by the user, and determines how to wash according to the strength of drawing the trajectories of the user. Do.

  Alternatively, the display menu switching unit 212 preferentially displays the optimum menu on the display unit 102 based on the speed of the trajectory drawn by the user and the number of the trajectory drawn by the user as shown in FIG. 19C.

  That is, in the case where the user draws the number of loci (for example, two) equal to or more than the seventh predetermined value faster than the third predetermined value (see FIG. 10) on the first setting screen (home screen) In a short time, compared with the course (for example, "Omakase" course), the strength of driving is strong, and the setting button of the driving course for firm washing is displayed. In addition, when the user draws an arc number faster than the third predetermined value and the number of loci (e.g., one) equal to or larger than the eighth predetermined value, compared with a normal course (e.g., "Okase" course), In a short time, the intensity of the driving is weak, the setting button of the driving course for gently washing is displayed preferentially.

  In addition, when the user draws an arc with a number of loci (for example, two) which is later than the fourth predetermined value (see FIG. 10) and which is equal to or more than the seventh predetermined value, a normal course (for example, "Omakase" course) In comparison with the long time, the driving intensity is strong, display the setting button of the driving course for washing well. Also, if the user draws an arc number later than the fourth predetermined value and the number of trajectories (for example, one) equal to or more than the eighth predetermined value, as compared with the normal course (for example, the "Okase" course), In a long time, the intensity of the driving is weak, the setting button of the driving course for gently washing is displayed preferentially.

  That is, in FIG. 19C, the operation detection unit 201 determines the operation time in accordance with the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn, and determines how to wash in accordance with the number of trajectories drawn by the user.

  19A to 19C are an example of a combination of the size of the locus drawn by the user, the speed of drawing the locus, the strength of drawing the locus, and the number of loci drawn by the user. Then, at least one of the size of the user-drawn trajectory, the speed of drawing the user's trajectory, the strength of drawing the user's trajectory, and the number of the user-drawn trajectory, the amount and quality of the laundry How to correspond to at least any two of the operation time and the washing method may be other than the combination shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C. In addition, the number of rotations or rotations when the user's circle is drawn, either the size of the locus drawn by the user, the speed at which the user's locus is drawn, the strength at which the user's locus is drawn, or the number of loci drawn by the user The direction and the rotation angle may be substituted.

  When the menu by judgment from at least one of the size of the locus drawn by the user, the speed of drawing the locus of the user, the strength of drawing the locus of the user, and the number of the locus drawn by the user is different Is more prominent than the threshold by comparing the numerical value of the size of the user drawn trajectory, the speed of drawing the user's trajectory, the strength of drawing the user's trajectory, and the number of user drawn trajectories (The larger one) is displayed with priority.

  In addition, the menu is determined by at least one of the size of the trajectory drawn by the user, the speed of drawing the trajectory of the user, the strength of drawing the trajectory of the user, and the number of trajectories drawn by the user If it is determined to be one, the user may be notified of the menu (driving course) and the driving course may be started after the user instructs the start of driving. Depending on the contents of the driving course (for example, a driving course related to maintenance such as tank cleaning), the menu may be notified to the user and the driving may be started after a predetermined time without the user's instruction to start the driving.

  In the sixth embodiment, an example in which the trajectory detection unit 202, the trajectory speed determination unit 203, the trajectory strength determination unit 204, and the trajectory number determination unit 205 are provided in the operation detection unit 201 has been described. The configuration may be configured to include two of the trajectory size determination unit 202 and the trajectory number determination unit 205. In this case, it can be determined as shown in FIG. 19A from the size of the trajectory drawn by the user and the number of trajectories drawn by the user.

  Alternatively, the operation detection unit 201 may be configured to include two of the trajectory strength determination unit 204 and the trajectory number determination unit 205. In this case, it can be determined as shown in FIG. 19B from the strength of drawing the trajectory of the user and the number of trajectories drawn by the user.

  Alternatively, the operation detection unit 201 may be configured to include two of the trajectory speed determination unit 203 and the trajectory number determination unit 205. In this case, it can be determined as shown in FIG. 19C from the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn and the number of trajectories drawn by the user.

  According to the above, the user can select a desired driving course with a simpler operation.

  Further, the number of trajectories determined by the trajectory number determination unit 205 may be used for selecting a predetermined function (shortcut menu function). For example, in the first to fourth embodiments, the operation detection unit 201 also includes a trajectory number determination unit 205 that determines the number of trajectories simultaneously drawn on the touch panel 103 by the user. If the number of trajectories drawn by the user is equal to or greater than the seventh predetermined value or the eighth predetermined value, the display menu switching unit 212 uses the menus displayed in FIG. 7, FIG. 10, FIG. 13 or FIG. Add possible convenience features. For example, when two trajectories are drawn using two fingers, silent operation is performed, and when three trajectories are simultaneously drawn using three fingers, energy saving driving is performed. Such a short-cut menu function may be Nano E (registered trademark), drying with large air volume, loosening of clothes after dehydration, washing of washing tubs after clothes operation, etc., in addition to silent operation and energy saving operation.

  Further, although not shown in the present embodiment, the user first selects one of the operation course selection buttons “wash”, “wash to dry”, and “dry” on the first setting screen (home screen). When doing, the number of trajectories drawn by the user is judged by the locus rotation number judgment unit, and if the user draws a circle once, the setting screen including the setting button for the washing course is displayed, and the user draws the circle twice. Display the setting screen including the setting buttons for the washing and drying courses, and if the user draws a circle three times, the display menu switching unit 212 displays the setting screen including the setting buttons for the course only for drying on the display unit 102 and so on. Alternatively, the driving course may be displayed according to the number of trajectories drawn by the user. Also, considering the process of "washing to drying" as 12 hours of the clock, if "washing to dewatering", the user draws a semicircle of 0 to 180 degrees from 0 o'clock to 6 o'clock, and "washing to dry" If so, the user draws a 0-360 degree circle from 0 o'clock to 12 o'clock, and if "dry only", the user draws a 180-360 degree half circle from 6 o'clock to 12 o'clock, etc. The trajectory rotation number determination unit may determine the trajectory including the angle.

  However, the menu displayed on the display unit 102 based on the result of determination by the trajectory rotation number determination unit does not necessarily coincide with the above.

  For example, if the user draws a circle once, the setting screen including the setting button for the washing and drying courses is displayed, and if the user draws a circle twice, the setting screen including the setting button for the washing course is displayed, the user draws the circle The display menu switching unit 212 may display on the display unit 102 a setting screen including a setting button for a course that is dry only when drawn three times.

  Moreover, if it is "washing-dehydration", the user draws a semicircle of 0-90 degrees from 0 o'clock to 3 o'clock, and if "washing-drying", a circle of 0-180 degrees from 0 o'clock-6 o'clock The user may draw a semicircle of 90 to 180 degrees from 3 o'clock to 6 o'clock if "dry only".

  In addition, the track of right rotation and the track of left rotation are distinguished, for example, when the user draws a circle by right rotation, the menu of washing to drying of clothes is drawn; when the user draws a circle by left rotation, the tank is drawn The display menu switching unit 212 may display a menu of a driving course related to maintenance such as cleaning on the display unit 102.

Seventh Embodiment
In the above-described first to sixth embodiments, the operation detection unit 201 detects the locus drawn on the touch panel 103 by the user, and the display control unit 211 displays setting screens including setting buttons for different driving courses and washing courses. Although the case where the display unit 102 displays on the display unit 102 has been described, the operation detection unit 201 detects the locus drawn by the user on the touch panel 103 even while the washing apparatus is in operation, and the display control unit 211 displays the locus on the display unit 102. A setting screen including setting buttons for different driving courses and washing courses may be displayed or the driving operation may be changed.

  An arc 2001 of FIG. 20A is shown as an example of a locus drawn by the user while the laundry device is in operation. An arc 2001 in FIG. 20A is a locus drawn by the user on the touch panel 103. The arrows indicate the direction from the start point to the end point of the trajectory drawn by the user.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 20A, when the user draws a locus in the right direction (clockwise direction) while driving, the operation time is shortened. When the user draws a locus in the left direction, the operation time is extended. The detection unit 201 may make a determination, and the display menu switching unit 212 may cause the display unit 102 to display a menu of driving time extension.

  The menu displayed on the display unit 102 by the display menu switching unit 212 may be temperature setting change in addition to time change. For example, when the user draws a locus in the right direction during operation, the operation detection unit 201 determines that the washing water or drying temperature is set high, and the display menu switching unit 212 sets the temperature in the display unit 102. A menu may be displayed. Even if the user draws the locus in the left direction, the operation detection unit 201 determines that the washing water or drying temperature is set lower, and the display menu switching unit 212 displays the temperature setting menu on the display unit 102. Good.

  When the user draws a locus in the left direction during operation, the operation detection unit 201 determines that the drying operation is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 20B, for example, and controls the control unit (not shown) of the washing apparatus 101. The display unit 102 may display a pause screen. In consideration of making it possible to stop in a short time, the operation detection unit 201 makes the determination of the left direction effective even if the locus is shorter than the determination of other loci.

  These user-driven maneuvers are useful not only during dry operation but also during washing and rinsing.

  Furthermore, in the second embodiment described above, since the trajectory speed determination unit 203 can determine the speed at which the user's trajectory is drawn, the user drawn the trajectory quickly, for example, in the right direction during driving also for the trajectory in the same direction. At this time, the operation detection unit 201 determines so as to shorten the driving time, and the display menu switching unit 212 can also display a menu for shortening the driving time on the display unit 102. For example, when the user draws the locus late in the right direction, the operation detection unit 201 determines that the operation time is extended, and the display menu switching unit 212 can also display the menu of the operation time extension on the display unit 102. .

  In the present embodiment, the locus drawn by the user is described as an arc. This is because the image of the motor of the washing machine and the rotation of the washing tub, and the swirl of the water flow at the time of washing, but the locus drawn by the user is not limited to the arc, and an arbitrary accounting of one-stroke writing, for example, a polygon It may be If the locus is a circle and the rotation circle of the washing tub is in substantially the same axial direction, the operation becomes more intuitive and easy for the user.

  In addition, part of the method of operating the washing device according to the first to seventh embodiments may be realized by a computer or a computer program.

  In the first to seventh embodiments, the operation display unit 111 of the washing apparatus is provided in the washing apparatus 101 as shown in FIG. 1, but the operation display unit 111 is separated from the washing apparatus 101. It is also good. For example, the operation display unit is a remote control or a portable terminal (remote control unit) communicating with the washing apparatus 101, and after the operation display unit is operated to select a washing course, the washing course is transmitted to the washing machine and set. I don't care.

  In the first to seventh embodiments, the user draws the locus as described in the operation display unit 111 of FIG. 1, but the washing tub door 105 also serves as a part of the operation display unit 111, and the user does not wash A trajectory may be drawn on the tank door 105. The operation of the washing tank door 105 is easier for the user to directly understand the operation according to the trajectory of the present embodiment and the rotation of the laundry, and since the washing tank door 105 is larger than the operation display unit 111, the trajectory is easy to draw. In the first to seventh embodiments, the drum type is described in FIG. 1, but the vertical type may be used. If it is vertical, the user can easily draw a locus on the washing tank door 105.

  As described above, the present invention is an operation method of the washing device for displaying the setting screen for setting the operation mode or the driving condition of the washing device on the touch panel, and the size of the locus input to the touch panel Accordingly, the setting screen is a different operation method of the washing device.

  According to this, the user can intuitively operate the washing apparatus by making the size of the locus drawn on the touch panel different.

  In the invention, the setting screen includes a setting button for setting an operation mode or an operation condition for the material of the laundry object or the amount of the laundry object according to the size of the locus input to the touch panel. It may be one.

  According to this, according to the locus drawn on the touch panel, the user can select the material of the object to be washed or the driving course suitable for the amount thereof.

  In particular, the setting screen includes a setting button for setting an operation mode or an operation condition when the laundry object is large or thick or the amount of the laundry object is large when the locus input to the touch panel is large. Is desirable. Furthermore, when the track to be input is small, the operation mode or the operation condition is set when the laundry object is small or thin such as thin or with a dry laundry indication, or when the amount of laundry object is small. It is desirable to include a configuration button.

  Further, the present invention is an operation method of a washing device for displaying a setting button for setting an operation mode or a driving condition of the washing device on a touch panel, and the speed or the locus of the locus input (drawn) on the touch panel It is an operating method of the washing device from which a setting screen differs according to strength.

  According to this, the user can intuitively operate the washing apparatus by changing the speed or strength of the locus drawn on the touch panel.

  Further, according to the present invention, a setting button for setting an operation mode or an operation condition for the operation time of the washing apparatus in accordance with the speed or the strength of the locus where the setting screen is input (drawn) on the touch panel. It may be included.

  According to this, according to the locus drawn on the touch panel, the user can select the length of the driving time.

  In particular, the setting screen includes a setting mode for setting a driving mode or driving condition where the driving time is short if the locus inputted (drawn) on the touch panel is fast or strong, and the drawn locus is slow or weak. Preferably includes a setting button for setting an operating mode or operating condition in which the operating time is long.

  Further, the present invention may include a setting button for setting the operation intensity of the washing apparatus in accordance with the speed or the strength of the locus where the setting screen is input (drawn) on the touch panel.

  According to this, the user can select the washing strength by the locus drawn on the touch panel.

  In particular, the setting screen includes a setting button for setting a driving mode or a driving condition for firm washing, where the driving intensity is strong, when the locus input (drawn) on the touch panel is fast or strong. In the case of slow or weak, it is desirable to include a setting button for setting the driving mode or operating conditions for weak driving intensity, gentle washing.

  Further, the present invention is an operation method of a washing device for displaying a setting screen for setting an operation mode or a driving condition of the washing device on a touch panel, which corresponds to the number of trajectories inputted (drawn) on the touch panel. Method of operating the washing apparatus with different setting screens.

  According to this, the user can operate the washing device intuitively by changing the number of trajectories drawn on the touch panel.

  Further, according to the present invention, the operation mode or the operation for the setting screen is at least one of the material of the laundry object, the amount of the laundry object, and the operation time according to the number of trajectories input to the touch panel. It may include a setting button for setting conditions.

  According to this, according to the number of trajectories drawn on the touch panel, the user selects a driving course or the like suitable for at least one of the material of the laundry object, the amount of laundry object, the operation time, and the driving intensity. Can.

  In particular, when the setting screen has many trajectories input to the touch panel, the operation object has a large or thick laundry object, or a large amount of laundry object, or a short operation time, or a strong operation intensity or If the setting includes a setting button to set operating conditions and the track is small, the laundry item is small or thin or delicate with a dry indication, or the amount of laundry object is small, or the operation time is long, or the operation is long It is desirable to include a setting button for setting an operation mode or an operation condition where the intensity of the light intensity is weak.

  Further, the present invention is a program that causes a computer to execute the method of operating the laundry device of the present invention described above.

  As described above, the operation method of the washing apparatus of the present invention and the program thereof are not limited to washing apparatus (washing machine and washing / drying machine), drying apparatus, coin laundry apparatus and dry cleaning apparatus, and the number of rotations and operating time of motor devices. It is useful for controlling such as And, it can be used in places such as homes, offices, factories, facilities, stores, buildings and the like. Moreover, also in washing | cleaning apparatus, such as washing | cleaning apparatus (for example, a dishwasher and industrial washing | cleaning apparatus) other than clothing, it can utilize as an operation method using a touch panel.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Washing apparatus 102 Display part 103 Touch panel 104 Hardware switch 105 Laundry door 111 Operation display part 201 Operation detection part 202 Trajectory size judgment part 203 Trajectory speed judgment part 204 Trajectory strength judgment part 205 Trajectory number judgment part 211 Display control Part 212 Display menu switching part 801, 802, 1101, 1102, 1401, 1402, 1801, 1802 Trajectory

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It is an operation method of the washing apparatus which displays a setting screen for setting the operation mode or the driving condition of the washing apparatus on the touch panel,
The operating method of the washing machine from which the said setting screen differs according to the magnitude | size of the locus | trajectory input into the said touch panel.   The setting screen includes a setting button for setting an operation mode or an operation condition for the material of the laundry object or the amount of the laundry object according to the size of the locus input to the touch panel. The operating method of the washing apparatus as described in. It is an operation method of the washing apparatus which displays a setting button for setting the operation mode or the driving condition of the washing apparatus on the touch panel,
The operating method of the washing machine from which the said setting screen differs according to the speed or strength of the locus | trajectory input into the said touch panel.   The setting screen according to claim 3, wherein the setting screen includes a setting button for setting an operation mode or an operation condition for an operation time of the washing apparatus according to a speed or a strength of a locus input to the touch panel. How to operate the washing device.   The method according to claim 3, wherein the setting screen includes a setting button for setting a driving intensity of the washing device according to a speed or a strength of a locus input to the touch panel. It is an operation method of the washing apparatus which displays a setting screen for setting the operation mode or the driving condition of the washing apparatus on the touch panel,
The operating method of the washing machine from which the said setting screen differs according to the number of the locus | trajectory input into the said touch panel.   The setting screen is an operation mode or at least one of the material of the object to be washed, the amount of the object to be washed, the operation time, and the intensity of the operation according to the number of trajectories input to the touch panel. The method according to claim 6, further comprising a setting button for setting the operating conditions.   A program that causes a computer to execute the method of operating a laundry device according to any one of claims 1 or 3.

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