KR101115830B1 - Method and apparatus for variable buzzer sound - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a buzzer volume variable device and method for varying the volume of the end sound in accordance with a user's demand in a washing machine or a dryer.

The present invention also provides a washing machine, a dryer installed adjacent to the washing machine, a key input unit for selecting a washing or drying course and a buzzer volume change according to a user's request, and a user input through the key input unit. A control unit for controlling the buzzer sound of each stroke or the whole stroke to be selectively changed, a storage unit for storing setting information selected according to the user's request, and a buzzer sound generator for generating a buzzer sound according to the control signal of the controller It is configured to include its features.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the function of varying the buzzer volume at the end of a cycle can be divided into a plurality of settings so that the buzzer volume can be changed only at the end of a desired cycle according to a user's request. It is possible to selectively change the buzzer volume can be changed according to the user's demand, thereby improving the user satisfaction.

Washer / Dryer / Buzzer

Description

Buzzer volume variable device and method {Method and apparatus for variable buzzer sound}

1 is a view showing an installation state of a washing machine and a dryer according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing a buzzer volume variable device according to the present invention.

Figure 3 is a flow chart showing a first embodiment according to the buzzer volume variable method according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is a flow chart showing a second embodiment according to the buzzer volume variable method according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

200 washing machine 210 first control panel

300: dryer 310: second control panel

The present invention relates to a washing machine and a dryer that can communicate, and more particularly, to a washing machine and a dryer that can communicate with the user so that the volume of the ending sound can be varied in accordance with a user's request, and a control method thereof.

In general, washing machines and dryers prefer a dry-use drum washing machine that uses a dryer for Korean taste, but people in other countries, such as Europe, the United States, and Canada, prefer to use a drum washing machine and a dryer. Often installed and used.

Therefore, in recent years, in terms of demand for home appliances, not only the function of the product but also the appearance is becoming a very important factor. Accordingly, the product producer has made a lot of efforts to improve the overall or partial beauty of the product. The trend is on the rise.

In view of such a trend, in preparation for the installation of a drum washing machine and a dryer adjacently, it is manufactured in various forms in consideration of the overall aesthetics of the product as well as the functional aspects.

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The present invention provides a buzzer volume variable device and a method for varying the buzzer volume only at the end of a desired cycle according to a user's request, by setting a plurality of functions for varying the buzzer volume at the end of a cycle. have.

The buzzer volume variable device according to the present invention for achieving the above object includes a washing machine, a dryer installed adjacent to the washing machine, a key input unit for selecting a washing or drying course and a buzzer volume variable according to a user's request. A controller for controlling the buzzer sound of each stroke or the entire stroke to be selectively changed according to a user request input through the key input unit, a storage unit for storing setting information selected according to the user request, and the controller It is characterized by including a buzzer sound generator for generating a buzzer sound according to the control signal of the.

Preferably, the key input unit includes a first setting button for varying the buzzer volume for the current stroke and a second setting button for varying the buzzer volume for the previous stroke.

More preferably, when the first setting button is input, the control unit changes the buzzer volume only for the current stroke according to a control signal of the control unit and stores the buzzer volume and stores the buzzer volume when the second setting button is input. According to a control signal of the controller, the buzzer volume is changed over the entire stroke and is controlled so as not to be stored in the storage unit.

Buzzer volume variable method according to the present invention for achieving the above object, a washing machine, a dryer provided adjacent to the washing machine, a key input unit having a first setting button and a second setting button, a buzzer sound generating unit, storage A method for varying the buzzer volume of an electronic device having a unit, the method comprising: varying a buzzer volume at the end of a partial stroke or an entire stroke according to a button input input by a user among a first setting button or a second setting button of the key input unit; And controlling the variable buzzer volume to be selectively stored in the storage unit.

Preferably, the step of varying the buzzer volume at the end of the partial stroke or the entire stroke comprises: changing the buzzer volume only at the end of the current cycle when the first setting button is input, and the first setting button is not input. When the stroke is terminated in the non-state state, generating a corresponding buzzer sound according to whether or not a preset value exists, and when the second setting button is input, varying the buzzer volume over the entire stroke. There is this.

More preferably, controlling the variable buzzer volume to be selectively stored in the storage unit comprises: storing the variable buzzer volume value with the first setting button input in the storage unit; The buzzer volume variable, which is changed by the user together with the setting button input, is not stored in the storage unit.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in more detail the buzzer volume variable device and method of the washing machine and the dryer according to the present invention.

1 is a view showing an installation state of a washing machine and a dryer in general, Figure 2 is a block diagram showing a buzzer volume variable apparatus according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the buzzer volume variable device according to the present invention, a washing machine 200 and a dryer 300 are installed adjacent to each other, and a first control panel for controlling the operation of the washing machine 200 (FIG. 2, 210, and a second control panel (310 of FIG. 2) for controlling the operation of the dryer 300 are mounted on the washing machine 200 and the dryer 300. In addition, the buzzer volume variable device according to the present invention may include a buzzer sound generator (not shown) for generating a buzzer sound according to the control signal of each control panel 210 of FIG. 2 and 310 of FIG. 2. .

Here, a control configuration of the first and second control panels 210 (FIG. 2) (310 in FIG. 2) will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the buzzer volume variable device according to the present invention, the first control panel 210 is mounted on an upper portion of the washing machine 200 to detect an operating state of the washing machine 200. A first communication module 201 for communicating with the second control panel 310 of the dryer 300, a first key input unit 202 for inputting a user request command, and a first key input unit 202. The first microcomputer outputting a control signal so that a control operation can be performed according to a user's request command input through the control panel, and controlling washing information to be transmitted to the dryer 300 when the washing machine 200 is completed. 203, a first load driver 204 for driving a load according to the control signal of the first microcomputer 203, and a first for displaying an operation state or the like according to the control signal of the first microcomputer 203. The display unit 205 and the various menus related to the operation. It is composed of a first memory 206 for storing the.

In addition, the second control panel 310 may include a second communication module 301 for communicating with the first control panel 210, a second key input unit 302 for inputting a user request command, and the second control panel 310. 2 outputs a control signal so that a control operation can be made according to a user request command input through the 2 key input unit 302, and calculates an initial drying estimated time according to washing details transmitted from the first control panel 210. A second microcomputer 303 which is made to be recognized by a user, a second load driver 304 which drives a load according to a control signal of the second microcomputer 303, and a control signal of the second microcomputer 303. The second display unit 305 for displaying the operation status and the like, and the second memory 306 for storing the operation-related menus.

In this case, the first and second communication modules 201 and 301 communicate with one of power line communication, wired communication, and wireless communication.

Therefore, when the washing process is terminated according to the washing course selected by the user in the washing machine 200, the first microcomputer 203 of the first control panel 210 is configured to finish washing from the control device of the washing machine 200. The laundry information is transmitted to the second control panel 310.

The first microcomputer 203 or the second microcomputer 303 determines whether an input of a preset first setting button or a second setting button is performed among a plurality of keys constituting the second key input unit 301. Controls the buzzer volume variable in the stroke or the buzzer volume variable in the whole stroke.
3 and 4 are flowcharts illustrating a method of varying the buzzer volume according to the present invention. According to the present invention, there is provided a method for varying a buzzer volume, comprising: a washing machine, a dryer provided adjacent to the washing machine, a key input unit including a first setting button and a second setting button, a buzzer sound generating unit, and an electronic device including a memory. Can be applied.
3 and 4, the first and second embodiments according to the buzzer volume varying method according to the present invention will be described as follows.

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[First Embodiment]

Referring to FIG. 3, the first embodiment of the buzzer volume varying method according to the present invention first determines whether a preset first setting button (in one embodiment, a help button) is input when the user inputs a power-on command. (S101-S102).

Subsequently, when the current cycle ends when the first setting button is input, only the buzzer volume of the corresponding cycle is varied (S103).

When the setting is completed, the setting value is stored in the memory (S104 to S105).

In addition, when the user inputs a power off command, the process ends (S106).

On the other hand, if the determination result (S102), the user did not input the first preset button, it is determined whether the administration is terminated (S107).

When the result of the determination (S107) is terminated, it is determined whether a preset value exists (S108).

As a result of the determination (S108), if the preset value exists, a buzzer sound is generated according to the set value (S109).

On the other hand, when the determination result (S108), if the preset value does not exist, a buzzer sound is generated according to the default value (S110).

Second Embodiment

In the second embodiment of the buzzer volume varying method according to the present invention, referring to FIG. 4, first, when a user inputs a power-on command, it is determined whether a preset second setting button (home button in one embodiment) is input. (S201-S202).

Then, the user selects a desired cycle and inputs an option key (S203 to S204).

In addition, the user selects the desired buzzer sound and the volume (S205).

Subsequently, when all cycles are finished, the buzzer sounds at the end of the stroke according to the set buzzer sound, and when the user inputs a power-off command, the set value is reset (S206 to S209).

In addition, when the determination result (S202), the user does not input the second preset button is set according to the preset state (S210).

As described above, the apparatus and method for changing the buzzer volume according to the present invention is not only capable of changing the buzzer sound even for the current cycle, but also allowing the buzzer sound of the entire cycle to be changed.

As described above, the buzzer volume variable device and method according to the present invention have the following effects.

First, since the function of varying the buzzer volume at the end of a cycle can be divided into a plurality of settings, the buzzer volume can be changed only at the end of a desired cycle according to a user's request.

Second, the buzzer volume may be selectively changed according to the end of a specific cycle or the entire cycle.

Third, the user's satisfaction can be improved because the buzzer volume can be varied according to the user's requirements.

Claims (6)

With washing machine, A dryer installed adjacent to the washing machine, A key input unit for selecting a washing or drying course and changing a buzzer volume according to a user's demand, A control unit for controlling the buzzer sound of each stroke or the entire stroke to be selectively changed according to a user's request input through the key input unit; A storage unit for storing setting information selected according to the user's request; And a buzzer sound generator for generating a buzzer sound according to the control signal of the controller. The method of claim 1, wherein the key input unit, A first setting button for changing a buzzer volume for the current stroke; And a second setting button for changing the buzzer volume for the entire stroke. The method of claim 2, wherein the control unit, When the first setting button is input, the control unit changes the buzzer volume only for the current stroke according to the control signal of the control unit and stores the buzzer volume. When the second setting button is input, the control unit changes the buzzer volume according to the control signal of the control unit. The buzzer volume variable device, characterized in that the volume of the buzzer is changed over the course of the stroke and not stored in the storage unit. In the buzzer volume variable method of an electronic device comprising a washing machine, a dryer provided adjacent to the washing machine, a key input unit including a first setting button and a second setting button, a buzzer sound generating unit, and a storage unit, Varying the buzzer volume at the end of a part of the stroke or the entire stroke according to a button input of a user among the first setting button or the second setting button of the key input unit; And controlling the variable buzzer volume to be selectively stored in the storage unit. The method of claim 4, wherein the step of varying the buzzer volume at the end of the partial stroke or the whole stroke, Changing the buzzer volume only at the end of the current cycle if the first setting button is input; and depending on whether or not a preset value exists when the corresponding stroke ends when the first setting button is not input. Generating a buzzer sound and changing the buzzer volume over the entire stroke when the second setting button is input. The method of claim 4, wherein the controlling of the variable buzzer volume to be selectively stored in the storage unit comprises: Storing the buzzer volume value which is changed by the user together with the first setting button input in the storage unit, and not storing the buzzer volume value which the user has changed with the second setting button input in the storage unit; Buzzer volume variable method characterized in that.

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