KR100371324B1 - The display apparatus and method of a washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The display apparatus of the Internet washing machine according to the present invention includes a washing machine control unit for controlling the components of the washing machine to perform washing, rinsing, and dehydration strokes of the washing machine, and installed on the front of the washing machine to display a washing menu and laundry progress information. A display unit, a touch screen connected to the display unit for inputting a washing menu selection and a user's instruction as a key signal, and converting an analog signal corresponding to a key code input through the touch screen into a digital signal To control the communication with the washing machine control unit to perform a signal converting unit and a user's instruction corresponding to the key signal input to the signal converting unit, and to display a washing menu and washing progress information on the display unit. It is composed of micom for display and display method is three A first step in which a display unit and a touch screen are connected to a front surface of the device, a second step of creating a menu list, and group information of a function currently selected when a user selects a specific function by touching the touch screen. A third step is displayed in which the menu list for is displayed on the display section in order of level.

Description

Display apparatus and method of an internet washing machine

The present invention relates to a display apparatus and method for an internet washing machine, and more particularly, to a display apparatus and method for an internet washing machine, which provides a simple and convenient key operation using a display unit and a touch screen using an LCD and displays the washing progress information image. It is about.

In general, when a washing machine puts soiled clothing into the wash water, the time is separated from the fiber by the chemical action of the detergent, but it takes a long time by the action of the detergent alone. Will perform the action.

These days, washing machines are becoming an indispensable home appliance. In particular, as the population of women who combine both work and housework increases, the need is increasing day by day.

By the way, the washing machine has some functional differences between manufacturers, but most washing machines are difficult to manage once they have been purchased by the user, and given a fixed model regardless of the user's taste or preference, the product has been given a new function. Even if a user wants to replace a product or download an upgraded program through communication, there is a problem that a new key panel needs to be replaced when a new function that cannot be operated with an existing key panel is added.

In addition, the conventional washing machine has a problem in that it is difficult for the user to recognize the washing progress in detail only with the key panel, so that the washing machine must observe the washing progress or directly stop and check the washing process.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems of the prior art, the object of the Internet washing machine to provide a simple and convenient key operation using the display unit and the touch screen using the LCD and to display through the laundry progress information image A display device and method are provided.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a display device of the Internet washing machine according to the present invention;

2A, 2B, and 2C are diagrams illustrating a washing menu and laundry progress information on a display unit of an internet washing machine according to the present invention;

3 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the display device of the Internet washing machine according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols on main parts of the drawings>

10: washing machine control unit 11: microcomputer for washing machine

12: motor portion 13: sensor portion

14: key input unit 15: drive unit

20: display processing unit 21: display unit

22: touch screen 23: signal conversion unit

24: micom for display

According to a feature of the display device of the Internet washing machine according to the present invention for solving the above problems, a washing machine control unit for performing the control function of each component to perform washing and rinsing, dehydration stroke of the washing machine, and installed on the front of the washing machine A display unit for outputting an image, a washing menu, and washing progress information according to an image control signal transmitted from the outside, and a touch connected with the display unit to select a washing menu according to a user's instruction and input a user's instruction as a key signal A signal converting unit for converting an analog signal corresponding to a key code input through a user's key pressing operation through a touch screen to a digital signal, and a user's instruction corresponding to a key signal input to the signal converting unit At the same time controlling the communication with the washing machine control unit so that It is composed of a display microcomputer to display the washing menu and the laundry progress information on the screen.

According to a feature of the display method of the Internet washing machine according to the present invention, a display unit for outputting an image according to an image control signal transmitted from the outside is installed in front of the washing machine, calculates the coordinate value of the contact point by the user and on the screen A first step in which a touch screen for finding a position according to the coordinate value and inputting a corresponding command is installed in connection with the display unit, calculating group information for the same functions according to various functions related to driving of the system, and for each group information. A second step of creating a menu list so that functions are sequentially selected from a higher level to a lower level, and a menu list for group information of a currently selected function when the user selects a specific function by touching the touch screen. And a third step of displaying the images in order of level.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a display apparatus of an internet washing machine according to the present invention, wherein the washing machine control unit 10 performs a control function of each component so that washing, rinsing, and dehydration strokes of the washing machine are performed. It is composed of a display processing unit 20 for processing the image so that the washing progress information according to the operation of the washing menu and the washing machine according to the dehydration stroke screen.

The washing machine control unit 10 includes a washing machine rinsing, a washing machine rinsing, and a washing machine microcomputer 11 for controlling overall functions such that the dehydration stroke is performed, and the motor unit controlling the rotational movement of the washing tank through the washing machine microcomputer 11. (12), the sensor unit 13 for detecting the driving of the motor unit 12 and inputting the detection result to the microcomputer 11 for the washing machine, and the user's selection for washing, rinsing, and dehydration strokes. The key input unit 14 is input to the microcomputer 11 for a washing machine as a code value, and the driving unit 15 receives the control signal of the microcomputer 11 for the washing machine and performs driving of the washing machine.

The display processing unit 20 is connected to the display unit 21 and the display unit 21 installed on the front of the washing machine to output the image, the washing menu and the laundry progress information according to the image control signal transmitted from the outside. A touch screen 22 for inputting a washing menu selection and a user's instruction by a user's instruction as a key signal, and an analog signal corresponding to a key code input through a user's key press operation through the touch screen 22 is digitally input. The display unit controls the communication with the washing machine control unit 10 so as to perform a signal conversion unit 23 for converting the signal and a user's instruction corresponding to the key signal input to the signal conversion unit 23. 21, a display microcomputer 24 for displaying a washing menu and washing progress information on the screen.

The display unit 21 uses an LCD to enable various screen outputs, and the touch screen 22 is installed directly on the LCD display unit 21 so that a user can display an image menu displayed on the display unit 21. By touching, the key signal of the touch screen 22 installed on the upper surface of the display unit 21 is detected, and a corresponding command is input.

In addition, the display unit 21 displays the image stored in the display microcomputer 24 using the LCD, and can deliver the washing menu and the laundry progress information as images and texts in various and detailed ways by the user. The display can be changed as necessary.

The touch screen 22 is connected to a signal converter 23 for detecting a push position by converting an analog signal generated therein into a digital signal when a user inputs an instruction through a menu selection by a key press operation.

2A, 2B, and 2C illustrate a state in which a washing menu and washing progress information displayed on the display unit 21 are shown. The main screen on the display unit 21 includes a course for setting an operation of the washing machine. The washing, rinsing, and dehydrating function buttons 31 are made, and a setting display unit 30 for displaying a change of setting contents is configured every time the button is pressed.

The setting display unit 30 changes the setting contents to the right each time the course and washing, rinsing, and dehydration buttons are pressed, so that the user adjusts the desired setting by pressing the function button 31.

In addition, the lower part is provided with a hot / cold water button 32 for adjusting the temperature of the wash water, and a water height button 33 for allowing the user to adjust the height of the wash water according to the amount of the laundry water wash water It is possible to control the temperature and quantity of water.

Download button 34 for downloading and executing various laundry programs and updated information through a communication network, and an operation / stop button for instructing operation and stop of the washing machine when setting or program download through the user's function button is completed. 35 is also provided.

When the user presses the operation / stop button 35 immediately without selecting a separate function in the main screen state, the washing process proceeds to the standard course preset in the microcomputer 11 for the washing machine, and the operation / stop button 35 When the drive is in progress, the screen is switched to display a washing progress and remaining time, and a screen (see FIG. 2B) indicating whether the washing machine is broken or not, and when the set process is completed, the screen is switched to notify the user of completion. The message window (see FIG. 2C) is displayed.

Looking at the display method of the Internet washing machine of the present invention shown in Figure 3 as follows.

In the first step, a display unit 21 for outputting an image according to an image control signal transmitted from the outside is installed on the front of the washing machine, and a contact point by a user calculates a coordinate value and a position according to the coordinate value on the screen. A touch screen 22 for searching for and inputting a corresponding command is installed in connection with the display unit 21 (see S1).

In the second step, the display unit 21 of the first step S1 sequentially processes the group related to the driving of the washing machine, group information such as washing, rinsing, dehydration stroke, hot / cold water, and washing water height according to the selection level. The menu list can be displayed, and the washing progress information, the message of the washing completion, and the presence / absence of the failure are also set.

In the third step, when power is supplied to the washing machine, the menu list set in the second step S2 is displayed as the main screen on the display unit 21, and in the fourth step, the main screen of the third step is provided. Determines whether a key signal is input by pressing the stop button (see S3 and S4).

In the fifth step, when the determination result of the fourth step S4 is no, washing, rinsing, and dehydration strokes should be performed according to the user's selection, which is displayed on the main screen of the second step S2. The function button is selected to determine whether the key signal is input (see S5).

If the determination result of the fifth step S5 is no, the process returns to the fourth step S4 immediately. If the determination result of the fifth step S5 is YES, the sixth step In the display, the selection display of the set value located on the right side of the function button moves one step to the right (see S6).

When returning to the fourth step S4, it is determined whether the key signal of the operation / stop button is input. If the determination result of the fourth step S4 is no, the key signal of the function button of the fifth step is again. Is determined, and when the input of the key signal is determined, the selection display of the set value located on the right side of the function button is moved back one step.

In this way, by repeatedly performing the fourth to sixth steps (S4 to S6) until the user reaches a desired set value, it is possible to set the user for each function such as the course, washing, rinsing, and dehydration stroke. .

According to the user's selection, the setting of the course and washing, rinsing, and dehydration of the function buttons may be sequentially performed or some of the functions may be selectively set.

In addition, when the setting for the course and the washing, rinsing, and dehydrating stroke is completed, the setting of the temperature of the washing water or the amount of the washing water through the hot / cold water button is also set by moving the selection mark to the right according to the number of pressing the corresponding button. It is possible.

If the determination result of the fourth step S4 is YES, the washing machine is driven in the seventh step and the main screen is switched to the screen for the washing progress information (see S7).

In this case, in the seventh step S7, if the user's selective function setting is performed by the fifth and sixth steps S5 and S6, the washing machine is driven with the setting value selected by the user, and immediately operates without the user's setting. If the stop button is pressed, the washing stroke is carried out to the standard course preset in the washing machine.

The display apparatus and method of the present invention Internet washing machine configured as described above is simple and convenient key operation using the display unit and the touch screen using the LCD, it is convenient to the user by displaying the laundry progress information through a variety of images or messages There is an effect that can be easily recognized.

Claims (3)

Washing machine control unit to control the washing and rinsing and dehydration of the washing machine to perform the control function, and the image and the washing menu, the laundry progress information according to the image control signal installed on the front of the washing machine transmitted from the outside screen output A display unit connected to the display unit, a touch screen connected to the display unit to input a washing menu selection according to a user's instruction, and a user's instruction as a key signal, and a key code input through a user's key press operation through the touch screen A signal conversion unit for converting an analog signal into a digital signal, and controlling a communication with the washing machine control unit so that a user's instruction corresponding to a key signal input to the signal conversion unit can be performed, and a washing menu and It is composed of micom for display to display the laundry progress information on the screen. A display device on the Internet washing machine according to claim. The method of claim 1, The display unit is a display device of the Internet washing machine, characterized in that using the LCD to enable a variety of screen output. The display unit for outputting the image according to the image control signal transmitted from the outside in front of the washing machine is installed, the touch to calculate the coordinate value of the contact point by the user and find the position according to the coordinate value on the screen and input the corresponding command A first step of installing a screen connected to the display unit; A second step of calculating group information for the same functions according to various functions related to the operation of the system and creating a menu list such that functions are sequentially selected from upper level to lower level for each group information; And a third step of displaying a menu list of group information of the currently selected function in order of level when the user selects a specific function by touching the touch screen. Way.