KR100413448B1 - A Remote Control System of Washing Machine and Communication Method of the Same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a remote control system for a washing machine for a communication connection between a home PC connected to a washing machine and a manufacturer server, and to a communication method thereof, wherein the remote control system for a washing machine having a home PC and a server is operated. Requesting a serial number from the washing machine if the washing machine connected to the home PC is turned on; and if there is a response according to the serial number request of the washing machine, the communication connection between the home PC and the server according to the existence of the serial number. Since it comprises a step of controlling the state by determining the on / off signal of the washing machine by providing a communication connection method between the home PC and the manufacturer server according to the serial number of the washing machine can be made easier remote control for each washing machine.

Description

A remote control system of washing machine and communication method of the same

The present invention relates to a washing machine, and more particularly, to a remote control system and a communication method of the washing machine.

In general, a washing machine is a device that removes contaminants from contaminated laundry through washing, rinsing, and dehydration according to a predetermined algorithm, and is fully automatic using horizontal rotation of a rotary blade, outer tank, or inner tank (washing tank / dehydrating tank). A washing machine or a drum washing machine using vertical rotation of the drum can be broadly classified.

Such a washing machine has been developed for a variety of washing courses, functions, etc. in order to respond to a variety of needs of the user and applied to the actual product.

As shown in FIG. 1, a washing machine according to the related art includes a key input unit 1 for a user to input various washing-related operation commands, and a motor 3 for directly or indirectly rotating a washing blade, an inner tub, or an outer tub. ), Other loads 4 such as a water supply valve and a drain valve, a display unit 5 for displaying the operation state or function of the washing machine, and a user's operation command input through the key input unit 1. And a system microcomputer 2 for controlling the driving of the motor 3 and the load 4 so as to perform a corresponding washing operation, and controlling the display unit 5 to display a corresponding operation state or function. do.

At this time, the display unit 5 is provided with a light emitting diode (LED) and a ROM (ROM) for storing a non-changeable laundry related program in the system microcomputer 2.

Referring to the operation of the washing machine according to the prior art configured as described above are as follows.

First, the user turns on the power of the washing machine, puts laundry into the washing tank, and then inputs a washing instruction through the key input unit 1.

Subsequently, the system microcomputer 2 recognizes the washing instruction, reads the washing program from the internal ROM, and drives the motor 3 and the various loads 4 based on the washing program.

Then, the display unit 5 is controlled to display the current laundry progress state and the like.

As described above, the washing machine according to the related art has a problem in that a remote communication cannot be performed because a communication connection with the outside is not possible in performing a washing stroke and various functions such as washing, rinsing and dehydration.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to control the washing machine from the outside in performing the washing stroke and various functions of the washing machine and to remotely perform a variety of functions It is to provide a control system and a communication method thereof.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a washing machine according to the prior art

2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a remote control system for a washing machine according to the present invention.

3a to 3d is a flow chart showing a remote control communication method of the washing machine according to the present invention

Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

10: washing machine 11: interface

12: key input unit 13: system microcomputer

14: motor 15: load

16: display unit 20: home PC

30: server

The remote control system of the washing machine according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a communication washing machine, connected to the washing machine to request the serial number (SN) of the washing machine and to store the serial number of the washing machine And a home PC for checking on / off of the washing machine, and if the washing machine or the home PC does not have a serial number of the washing machine, a serial number is generated and provided, and according to the washing machine serial number and whether the washing machine is on or off, It is characterized by including a server connected to the home PC for remote control.

In addition, the remote control communication method of the washing machine according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a remote control system of a washing machine having a home PC and a server, the washing machine driving the home PC and connected to the home PC Requesting a serial number from the washing machine if the washing machine is turned on; and controlling a communication connection state between the home PC and the server according to the presence or absence of the serial number if there is a response according to the serial number request of the washing machine. It is characterized by the fact that it is made.

Hereinafter, a remote control system and a communication method of the washing machine according to the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings as follows.

2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a remote control system for a washing machine according to the present invention. Referring to this, a remote control system for a washing machine according to the present invention will be described in detail as follows.

As shown, the remote control system of the washing machine according to the present invention, in the washing machine 10 capable of communication, is connected to the washing machine 10 to request the serial number (SN) of the washing machine 10 and the washing machine 10 The home PC 20 for checking the on / off of the washing machine 10 and the serial number of the washing machine 10 is stored in the washing machine 10 or the home PC 20. If not present, generates and provides a serial number and includes a server 20 connected to the home PC 20 to remotely control the washing machine 10 according to the serial number and on / off of the washing machine 10 It is configured by.

At this time, the washing machine 10 has an interface 11 for connecting to the home PC 20 to enable data communication with the outside, and a key input unit for a user to input a power key and various operation command keys of the washing machine. 12 and, according to the request of the home PC 20 to transmit the serial number of the washing machine 10 and perform a washing operation and various functions in accordance with a control signal transmitted through the home PC 20 from the outside. A load 15 including a system microcomputer 13 to control the system 13, a motor 14 for driving a washing machine inner tank, an external tank, or a washing vane according to a control signal of the system microcomputer 13, and a water supply valve and a drain valve. And a display unit 16 for displaying a washing machine function, a washing machine operating state, and a help according to an additional course or function.

Here, the interface 11 may be an external communication connection device such as a modem, a LAN card, or a wireless communication connection device.

In addition, the home PC 20 has a gateway program of a corresponding manufacturer for connection with the server 30 is embedded.

In the present invention, the home PC 20 is connected to the washing machine 10 to enable data communication to determine whether the washing machine 10 is on or off and if the washing machine 10 is on the washing machine ( 10) Request Serial Number.

The system microcomputer 13 of the washing machine 10 transmits a response signal according to the request of the home PC 20.

On the other hand, if the washing machine 10 is off, it is determined whether there is a serial number of the washing machine 10 previously stored in the home PC (20).

That is, the home PC 20 transmits a corresponding signal to the server 30 according to whether the washing machine 10 is on / off and whether a serial number of the washing machine 10 exists.

And, while attempting to connect to the server 30 through the user ID and password entered through the home PC 20 and transmits whether the serial number of the washing machine 10.

At this time, if the serial number of the washing machine 10 is present, the communication connection between the home PC 20 and the server 30 is online according to the input ID and password, and if the serial number does not exist, the server ( 30) provides the serial number.

In addition, the home PC 20 transmits the serial number provided from the server 30 to the home PC 20 to the washing machine 10, and transmits the serial number transmitted from the server 30 to the washing machine 10. ) And the communication connection between the home PC 20 and the server 30 is online according to the input ID and password.

3A to 3D are flowcharts illustrating a remote control communication method of the washing machine according to the present invention. Referring to this, a remote control communication method according to the remote control system of the washing machine of the present invention will be described below.

A user drives the home PC 20 connected to the washing machine 10 (S10) and determines whether the washing machine 10 is turned on (S11).

First, if the determination result (S11), the washing machine 10 is turned on, the home PC 20 requests a serial number (SN; serial number) to the washing machine 10 (S12).

In addition, it is determined whether there is a response signal transmitted from the washing machine 10 (S13), and if there is no response signal, it waits for a response signal and if there is the response signal, determines whether a serial number of the washing machine 10 exists from the response signal. (S14).

Subsequently, if there is a serial number of the washing machine 10 from the determination result (S14), the response signal is input to the user ID and password on the home PC (20) to access the server (30) (S20) Attempt and the server 30 determines whether the ID and password match (S21).

As a result of the determination (S21), if the ID and the password match, the login of the server 30 is completed (S22), and the connection between the home PC 20 and the server 30 is online (S23). In order to maintain the online state, the home PC 20 transmits a packet to the server 30 every predetermined time (S24).

On the other hand, if there is no serial number of the washing machine 10 from the determination result (S14), the response signal is connected to the server 30 by inputting the user's ID and password on the home PC (20) (S30) The server 30 determines whether the ID and the password match (S31).

If the determination result (S31), the ID and password match, the server 30 generates a serial number of the washing machine 10 (S32) and the login of the server 30 is completed (S33).

When the login is completed, the server 30 transmits the generated serial number to the home PC 20 (S34), and the home server 20 transmits the serial number received from the server 30. Transmission to the washing machine 10 (S35).

Subsequently, the washing machine 10 and the home server 20 store the serial number (S36), and the connection between the home PC 20 and the server 30 comes online (S37). In order to maintain the online state, the home PC 20 transmits a packet to the server 30 every predetermined time (S38).

On the other hand, if the determination result (S21, S31), the ID and password entered by the user does not match, the server 30 rejects the login of the home PC (20) (S40) and the home PC (20) and The connection between the servers 30 is offline (S41).

Next, if the washing result 10 is not turned on (S11), it is determined whether a serial number of the washing machine 10 previously stored in the home PC 20 exists (S50).

As a result of the determination (S50), if a pre-stored serial number of the washing machine 10 exists in the home PC 20, the user ID and password are inputted on the home PC 20 to access the server 30 ( S51) and the server 30 determines whether the ID and password match (S52).

As a result of the determination (S52), if the ID and password match, the login of the server 30 is completed (S53), and the connection between the home PC 20 and the server 30 is online (S54). In order to maintain the online state, the home PC 20 transmits a packet to the server 30 every predetermined time (S55).

In addition, the home PC 20 and the server 30 wait for an ON signal response of the washing machine 10 in an online state (S56).

On the other hand, if there is no pre-stored serial number of the washing machine 10 in the determination result (S50), the home PC 20 by inputting the user's ID and password on the home PC 20 to the server 30 Attempts to access (S60) and the server 30 determines whether the ID and password match (S61).

If the determination result (S61), the ID and password match, the server 30 generates a serial number of the washing machine 10 (S62) and the login of the server 30 is completed (S63).

When the login is completed, the server 30 transmits the generated serial number to the home PC 20 (S64), and the home server 20 transmits the serial number received from the server 30. Transmission to the washing machine 10 (S65).

Subsequently, the washing machine 10 and the home server 20 store the serial number (S66), and the connection between the home PC 20 and the server 30 comes online (S67). In order to maintain the online state, the home PC 20 transmits a packet to the server 30 every predetermined time (S68).

In addition, the home PC 20 and the server 30 wait for the on-signal response of the washing machine 10 in an online state (S69).

On the other hand, if the determination result (S52, S61), the ID and password entered by the user does not match, the server 30 rejects the login of the home PC (20) (S70) and the home PC (20) and The connection between the servers 30 is offline (S71).

Therefore, the on / off signal of the washing machine 10 is determined and connected to enable data communication between the home PC 20 and the server 30 according to the serial number of the washing machine, and the serial number of the washing machine does not exist. If not, the server 30 may provide a serial number of each washing machine.

The remote control system of the washing machine and the communication method according to the present invention described above determine the on / off signal of the washing machine and provide a communication connection method between the home PC and the manufacturer server according to the serial number of the washing machine. This can be done more easily.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the embodiments, but should be defined by the claims.

Claims (9)

In the washing machine which can communicate, A home PC connected with the washing machine to request a serial number (SN) of the washing machine, storing the serial number of the washing machine, and checking on / off of the washing machine; If there is no serial number of the washing machine in the washing machine or home PC, the serial number is generated and provided and includes a server connected to the home PC to remotely control the washing machine according to the serial number of the washing machine and whether it is on or off. Remote control system of the washing machine, characterized in that configured. The method of claim 1, The home PC is a remote control system of a washing machine, characterized in that the gateway (Gateway) program is built in to connect to the server. In the remote control system of a washing machine having a home PC and a server, Driving the home PC and requesting a serial number from the washing machine if the washing machine connected to the home PC is turned on; And, And if there is a response according to the serial number request of the washing machine, controlling the communication connection state between the home PC and the server according to the existence of the serial number. The method of claim 3, wherein Accessing the server by inputting a user's ID and password on the home PC if a serial number of the washing machine exists; If the input ID and password match, logging in is completed and the communication connection between the home PC and the server is online; And, And transmitting a packet every predetermined time from the home PC to the server to maintain the online. The method of claim 3, wherein Accessing the server by inputting a user's ID and password on the home PC if the serial number of the washing machine does not exist; If the input ID and password match, completing the login, and after the server generates the serial number of the washing machine, completes the login and transmits the generated serial number to the home PC; Transmitting the serial number transmitted from the server to the washing machine and storing the serial number transmitted from the home PC; A communication connection between the home PC and the server is online; And, And transmitting a packet every predetermined time from the home PC to the server to maintain the online. The method of claim 3, wherein And if the washing machine connected to the home PC is not turned on, further comprising controlling a communication connection state between the home PC and the server according to whether the washing machine serial number is stored in the home PC. Remote control communication method. The method of claim 6, If the serial number of the washing machine is stored in the home PC, accessing the server by inputting a user ID and password on the home PC; If the input ID and password match, logging in is completed and the communication connection between the home PC and the server is online; And, And transmitting a packet every predetermined time from the home PC to the server to maintain the online. The method of claim 6, If the serial number of the washing machine is not stored in the home PC, accessing the server by inputting a user ID and password on the home PC; If the input ID and password match, completing the login, and after the server generates the serial number of the washing machine, completes the login and transmits the generated serial number to the home PC; Transmitting the serial number transmitted from the server to the washing machine and storing the serial number transmitted from the home PC; A communication connection between the home PC and the server is online; And, And transmitting a packet every predetermined time from the home PC to the server to maintain the online. The method of claim 4, wherein If the input ID and password do not match, the remote control communication method of the washing machine further comprises the step of rejecting the login of the home PC and the communication connection between the home PC and the server is offline.