KR101154977B1 - Method for guiding course using the avatar of washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a laundry course guide method using an avatar of a laundry device, which allows the laundry device to guide each laundry course using an avatar, thereby improving information transfer characteristics and user convenience. In the control of the laundry machine having a display unit for displaying information about, comprising the steps of: displaying a plurality of menus for step-by-step guidance to the user for all strokes for washing; when the user selects any one from the displayed menu, And sequentially performing input guidance required by the designated avatar in correspondence with the.

Laundry unit, avatar, laundry course guide, drum washing machine, washing follow

Description

Method for guiding course using the avatar of washing machine}

1 is a block diagram illustrating a general washing apparatus

2 is a block diagram of a laundry device having an avatar imager according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a block diagram illustrating a laundry machine having an avatar imager according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

4A to 4I are flowcharts illustrating a method of guiding a washing course using an avatar of a washing apparatus according to the present invention.

5 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the avatar for each course for the guidance of the washing course using the avatar of the laundry machine according to the present invention

6 to 13 is a configuration diagram showing an example of the screen configuration when running the washing using the avatar according to the present invention

Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

20. System Micom 21. Key Input

22. Display driver 23. Display

24. Avatar information storage unit 25. External device

26. Sensor 27. Motor

28. Other load drive unit 30. Display microcomputer

The present invention relates to a laundry apparatus, and to a laundry course guidance method using an avatar of a laundry apparatus that can guide each laundry course using an avatar so as to enhance information transfer characteristics and user convenience.

In general, a drum washing machine is a method of washing by using a friction force of a rotating drum and the laundry by receiving the driving force of the motor unit in a state in which detergent, washing water, and laundry are put into the drum. It doesn't get tangled, knocks and rubs to give the laundry effect.

In addition, in accordance with the trend of improving and upgrading the functions of the drum washing machine, there is a trend of increasing the demand for a combined drum washing machine capable of performing not only washing and dehydrating functions of laundry but also a drying function.

Hereinafter, a laundry machine according to the related art will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a general washing apparatus.

The washing machine according to the related art has a key input unit 1 for selecting a function desired by a user, a system micom 2 for controlling the stroke of the washing machine according to a function selected through the key input unit 1, and the system micom ( The motor 3 driven according to the control signal of 2), the other load driver 4 for driving various loads such as a water supply valve and a drain valve according to the control signal of the system microcomputer 2, and the system microcomputer ( In accordance with the control signal of 2) comprises a display unit 5 for displaying the operation state or error occurrence of the selected function through the key input unit (1).

In the washing machine according to the related art configured as described above, when a user inputs a washing instruction by pressing a key of the key input unit 1, the system microcomputer 2 performs the motor 3 and other load driving units according to a preset washing administration sequence. The control signal is applied to (4) to sequentially drive the motor 3, the water supply valve (not shown), the drain valve (not shown), and the like to perform washing.

In addition, when the user inputs a washing command, the system microcomputer 2 outputs a control signal such that the setting items selected by the user are displayed on the display unit 5, and the display unit 5 outputs the system microcomputer 2. According to the control signal of the washing course for each washing, rinsing, and displays the operation time and the remaining time of washing for each dehydration function.

Such laundry devices are sold to consumers and used for a long time by the operation of consumers at home, which directly affects the reliability of the manufacturer and the device. Is being presented.

Here, the product information includes information on how to use the washing machine, how to deal with errors, and the operation state displayed while the product is in use.

Current laundry apparatuses generally provide a booklet (manual) of the use of the device to the consumer at the product release stage.

However, such manuals generally do not tend to be read by consumers except when an abnormality occurs in the device, and due to the difficulty of storage, they cannot provide a means of providing appropriate information when necessary.

In addition, the display of the current state according to the operation progress and control of the washing apparatus is also a display of information using the blinking or text on the small screen rather than the large screen.

Such a prior art information transmission method presupposes the concentration of the user, and the power of information transmission is not great.

In particular, in the case of a laundry apparatus that performs a large number of types of washing courses according to the user's selection and the type of the laundry object, the operation progress must be accurately transmitted to the user, but it is difficult to implement due to the limitation of the display function.

In addition, a user who is new to the washing machine does not know the usage except the basic course at the time of washing and thus cannot use the advanced functions of the washing machine.

The present invention is to solve the problem of the information delivery method of the prior art laundry apparatus, it is possible to guide each washing course using an avatar to wash the information delivery characteristics and user convenience can be improved It is an object of the present invention to provide a washing course guide method using an avatar of a device.

Laundry course guidance method using the avatar of the laundry apparatus according to the present invention for achieving the above object in the control of the laundry apparatus having a display unit for displaying information about the washing course guidance, to the user for all the stroke for washing Displaying a plurality of menus for step-by-step guidance; If the user selects any one from the displayed menu, it characterized in that it comprises the step of sequentially performing the input guide required by the designated avatar corresponding to the selected menu.

Here, the avatar is controlled to have a shape and a movement that can characterize the selected menu.

Here, when the user inputs according to the guidance of the avatar, the corresponding administration is actually performed.

Here, the display of the avatar guiding the washing course is characterized in that it is made in association with the voice output, text display.

Here, the display of the avatar guiding the washing course is characterized in that it is made independently of voice output and text display.

In this case, the input guide by the avatar is characterized by including a description of the selected menu, confirmation of previous input contents, and a currently required input instruction.

Here, the plurality of menus for step-by-step guidance to the user, including washing as a course, washing only, rinsing only, dehydrating only, rinsing + dehydrating, reservation washing, soaking washing, water rinsing It features.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, a preferred embodiment of the laundry course guide method using the laundry apparatus and the laundry apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail as follows.

2 is a block diagram illustrating a laundry apparatus having an avatar image unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a laundry apparatus having an avatar image unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention is applied to the laundry machine to improve the information transmission characteristics by increasing the visibility by using a three-dimensional character, that is, an avatar to display the status according to the usage and operation of the product.

In this manner, the information transmission method using the avatar can emphasize the entertainment factor according to the current consumer trend in addition to improving the visibility, thereby increasing the affinity for the product.

Avatar refers to an alter ego and incarnation, and refers to an animated character that takes the place of a user in cyberspace. As the Internet age opens, it points to graphic icons that represent oneself in 3D, virtual reality games, or chatting on the web.

In other words, an avatar is a virtual body representing itself in a graphic-oriented virtual society. Currently, avatars are being used for cyber shopping malls, virtual education, and virtual offices as well as chatting and online games.

The present invention provides a method for guiding a washing course using an avatar of a laundry apparatus, which allows such an avatar to be employed as a helper function and a subject of information transmission in an information transmission process.

The avatar according to the present invention has a form of performing a specific operation or delivering specific information in a form that can characterize a corresponding operation and an operation progress state during the washing course guide operation of the laundry apparatus.

The washing apparatus having the avatar image unit according to the present invention is a display for controlling a display of an avatar having a system micom which is mainly used as a main control means of the washing apparatus, a washing course guide and another motion display and an associated or independent movement thereof. And an avatar image unit for processing and displaying the avatar image under the control of the display micom, an operation display unit, and storage means for storing information related to the avatar.

Here, the display micom is configured as a first control unit for controlling the avatar image unit and a second control unit for controlling the operation display unit so that control of the display is performed more efficiently.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the display microcomputer is not configured separately, and the system microcomputer 20 controls the entire system of the washing apparatus and displays the avatar type by the user's selection of the operation state of the device and the displayed information. It may be configured to control the processing of the avatar-related video according to the type.

2 illustrates a first embodiment of the present invention, in which the system microcomputer controls the washing apparatus and the avatar display.

First, a drum (not shown) for accommodating laundry, and a control signal is applied to the motor 27 and the other load driving unit 28 for driving the drum of the washing apparatus. ), The drain valve (not shown) is sequentially driven to proceed with washing, to control the entire system of the washing apparatus, and to display the avatar type by the user's selection according to the operation state of the apparatus and the type of information displayed. A user input signal for processing the avatar image through the system microcomputer 20, including a system microcomputer 20 for controlling the processing of the avatar-related image, and key input means for user selection such as setting of a washing course. For example, a key input unit 21 having an avatar control key for inputting an avatar selection / release signal, a sensor unit 26 for sensing detection values such as water level and temperature for washing progression, and washing Selection of an operation for washing by a display driver 22 which outputs a driving signal for displaying menus and status information according to the progress of the operation of the device and displaying an avatar image, and a driving signal of the display driver 22. And a display unit 23 for displaying a menu of the city and status information according to progress and an avatar image, and an avatar information storage unit 24 for storing various types of avatar image information.

Here, the display unit 23 includes an avatar image unit 23a for displaying an avatar image and an operation display unit 23b for displaying an operation mode, remaining time, etc. of the corresponding device.

The avatar image unit 23a and the operation display unit 23b may be configured in one display panel or may be divided in each panel.

When the avatar image unit 23a and the operation display unit 23b are divided into respective panels, the avatar image display unit 23a is configured as a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, and the operation display unit 23b is a light emitting diode (LED). ; luminescent diode).

When the avatar image unit 23a and the operation display unit 23b are configured on a single display panel, the avatar display unit 23a and the operation display unit 23b may be divided into the avatar display area and the operation display area at the same time, or may be viewed in serial by selection.

In addition, the display unit 23 may change the atmosphere color in various ways by the user's selection.

In addition, the laundry machine having the avatar image unit according to the present invention includes a communication interface block (not shown), and the system microcomputer 20 includes an external device 25 such as a PC, a wireless notebook, and a mobile phone connected to a wireless network. Is connected to download avatar information, and store the avatar information in the avatar information storage unit 24.

Of course, a laundry apparatus having a function of wirelessly connecting to a home network may perform a function of searching, downloading, and storing avatar information without using a connection cable.

3 is a diagram illustrating a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a control unit is divided into a system micom that controls driving of a laundry apparatus and a display micom that controls an avatar display.

First, a drum (not shown) for accommodating laundry, and a control signal is applied to the motor 27 and the other load driving unit 28 for driving the drum of the washing apparatus. (Not shown), the drain valve (not shown), etc. are sequentially driven to perform the washing, and the system microcomputer 20 for controlling the entire system of the washing apparatus and the display of the avatar type by the user's selection are operated states of the device. And a display micom 30 for controlling processing of the avatar-related image according to the type of information to be displayed, and key input means for selecting a user such as setting a washing course, and the like. A user input signal for processing, for example, a key input unit 21 having an avatar control key for inputting an avatar selection / release signal, and detection values such as a water level and a temperature for washing progress. A sensor unit 26 for sensing, a display driver 22 for displaying a menu when selecting an operation of the laundry apparatus, a display of status information according to the progress, and a driving signal for displaying an avatar image, and the display driver 22 A display unit 23 for displaying a menu when the operation of the home appliance is selected, a status information according to the progress and an avatar image by a driving signal of the home appliance, and an avatar information storage unit 24 for storing various kinds of avatar image information. And are configured.

The display microcomputer 30 displays the first control unit 30a for controlling the display operation of the avatar image unit 23a for displaying the avatar image, and the operation display unit 23b for displaying the operation mode, remaining time, etc. of the laundry machine. It is divided into a second control unit (30b) for controlling the.

In this case, it is preferable that the display driver 22 is divided into a first display driver for driving the avatar image unit 23a and a second display driver for driving the operation display unit 23b.

The reason for configuring the display driving unit in this way is to increase the driving control characteristics of each.

The display unit 23 includes an avatar image unit 23a for displaying an avatar image, and an operation display unit 23b for displaying an operation mode, a remaining time, and the like of the corresponding device.

The avatar image unit 23a and the operation display unit 23b may be configured in one display panel or may be divided in each panel.

When the avatar image unit 23a and the operation display unit 23b are divided into respective panels, the avatar image display unit 23a is configured as a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, and the operation display unit 23b is a light emitting diode (LED). ; luminescent diode).

In addition, the avatar image unit 23a and the operation display unit 23b may be configured as a touch panel in which an input device and an output device are integrated to enable intuitive operation.

The touch panels that can be used are matrix switches, light sensor (infrared) matrix, conductive film, capacitive change, metal fine wire embedding and analog methods, conductive film, load partial pressure (pressure sensor), surface wave (ultrasound) ) You may use either a reflection system or a metal wire embedding system (pressure reduction system).

When the display unit is configured using the touch panel, the avatar control key may not be separately configured.

When the avatar image unit 23a and the operation display unit 23b are configured on one display panel, the avatar image unit 23a and the operation display unit 23b may be divided and viewed at the same time, or may be displayed in serial by selection. .

In addition, the display unit 23 may change the atmosphere color in various ways by the user's selection.

In addition, the laundry machine having the avatar image unit according to the present invention includes a communication interface block (not shown), and the system microcomputer 20 includes an external device 25 such as a PC, a wireless notebook, and a mobile phone connected to a wireless network. Is connected to download avatar information, and store the avatar information in the avatar information storage unit 24.

Downloading of avatar information in the laundry apparatus having the avatar image unit according to the present invention is performed as follows.

When the system microcomputer 20 is connected to the external device 25 by the user's selection through the key input unit 21, a search for a desired avatar and generation of a new avatar are performed. The downloaded avatar information is stored in the avatar information storage unit 24.

Various types of avatars are stored in the avatar information storage unit 24, and the stored avatars may be selected according to a specific operation state and course by the user's selection using the key input unit 21.

The avatars selected as described above are controlled and displayed in response to the change of the washing course guide, the washing and drying progress state of the washing apparatus, and the operation state of the motor 27 and the other load driver 22.

The search and generation of such avatar information may be performed in various ways as follows.

First, any one of the external devices is connected to a server providing an avatar through a network such as the Internet, and a new avatar is created according to the user's taste and stored in the external device itself. There may be a method of downloading to the avatar information storage unit 24 through 21.

The other is not a server that provides an avatar, but accesses a server operated by a home appliance manufacturer, searches for or creates a new avatar according to a user's taste and stores it in the external device itself. There may be a method of downloading to the avatar information storage unit 24 through).

Of course, it is natural that the avatar can be searched, generated and stored while directly accessing the external server using the key input unit 21 of the home appliance and viewing the information displayed on the display unit, rather than using the external device to search and generate.

To this end, the system microcomputer 20 or the display microcomputer 30 includes a program for optimizing and displaying the avatar image according to the progress and control of the laundry device.

Such a program can be updated by connecting to a server operated by a laundry apparatus manufacturer and downloading it.

The avatars downloaded as described above and stored in the avatar information storage unit 24 are selected by the user through the key input unit 21, and the selected avatar is displayed while the shape, color, shape, etc., which are moved during the washing course guide operation are changed.

Of course, different avatars may be set according to the type of information to be displayed.

Although not shown, a basic usage and operation state of the laundry apparatus may be described by connecting the voice output using the voice output unit with the movement of the avatar.

In addition, it is a matter of course that the information transmission characteristic at the time of remote control and monitoring can be improved by configuring the display of the avatar image to the remote monitor device which is separated from the laundry apparatus to control the laundry apparatus.

The washing course guide method using the avatar of the washing apparatus according to the present invention having such a configuration is as follows.

The washing course guide method using the avatar of the laundry apparatus according to the present invention may be largely divided into the avatar designating step and the washing course guide step using the designated avatar.

That is, a designated avatar appears in step-by-step instructions of the washing course guidance of the washing apparatus, and when the execution is performed according to the instruction of the avatar, the washing process is actually performed.

In the following description, avatars appearing in the laundry course guide will be described based on the avatars illustrated in FIG. 5.

In addition, each of the "following washing" presented as an embodiment in the following description is an example, it is natural that another embodiment may be added.

4A to 4I are flowcharts illustrating a method of guiding a washing course using an avatar of a laundry apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 is an avatar configuration for each course for guiding a washing course using an avatar of a laundry apparatus according to the present invention. It is a block diagram showing an example of the.

6 to 13 are configuration diagrams showing an example of a screen configuration when executing the washing using the avatar according to the present invention.

First, as shown in Figure 4a, by turning on the power of the washing apparatus (S1), when the power is applied to the menu to select the washing according to the menu displayed on the display (S2).

When the washing follow menu is selected, a list corresponding to washing follow is displayed (S3).

Here, the list corresponding to washing includes washing according to a course, washing only, rinsing only, dehydrating only, rinsing and dehydrating, reserved washing, washing soaking, and water rinsing.

Referring to Figures 4b and 6 will be described "washing according to the course".

When "washing according to the course" is selected in the displayed list (S4), a designated avatar appears and guides the user to select a desired course by pressing the course button (S5).

In operation S6, it is determined whether the user inputs a course selection.

If the course selection input by the user is not made within the set time, an error message is output (S7). When the user makes the course selection input (quiet quiet course in FIG. 6), the avatar confirms the selected course and inputs an action button. (S8)

Here, after the error message is output, the screen returns to the previous screen.

When the user inputs the operation button, the administration proceeds in the order of washing stroke → rinsing stroke → dehydration stroke (S9 to S12).

Of course, even when the user inputs the operation button, the washing stroke → rinsing stroke → dehydration stroke is performed.

Referring to FIGS. 4C and 7, only "washing" will be described.

If the user selects "Laundry only" from the displayed list (S13), a designated avatar appears and the user selects the desired washing time by pressing the washing button (except lingerie and wool clothing) (S14). ).

If the washing time selection input by the user is not made within the set time, an error message is output (S16), and when the user inputs the washing time selection (S15), the avatar confirms the selected washing time and guides the operation button input. (S17)

Here, after the error message is output, the screen returns to the previous screen.

Subsequently, when the operation button is input (S18), only the washing stroke is performed for the time set by the user (S19).

Of course, it is natural that the avatar appears and proceeds according to the operation progress state after the user inputs the operation button.

And with reference to Figure 4d and 8 will be described only "rinse".

If the user selects "Rinse only" from the list of washing instructions displayed (S20), the avatar appears and selects the desired number of rinses by pressing the rinse button (except for lingerie and wool clothing). (S21)

Then, it is determined whether the user has pressed the rinse button (S22), and if a rinse button input is not made by the user within a set time, an error message is output (S23).

After displaying the error message, the screen returns to the previous screen.

When the user inputs the rinse button, the avatar confirms the selected number of rinses and guides the operation button input (S24).

When the user inputs an operation button (S25), a rinsing stroke is performed according to the number of rinses set by the user (S26).

And "dehydration only" will be described with reference to Figure 4e and FIG.

When the user selects "only dehydration" from the washing instructions menu list that is displayed (S27), an avatar appears and selects a desired dehydration time by pressing the dehydration button (except for lingerie and wool clothing). (S28).

Subsequently, it is determined whether the user selects the dehydration time by pressing the dehydration button.

If the dehydration time is not selected within the set time, an error message is output and the screen returns to the previous screen. (S30)

When the user selects the dehydration time, the avatar confirms the dehydration time selected by the user and guides the operation button input.

When the user inputs the operation button (S32), the dehydration stroke is performed as much as the dehydration time selected by the user (S33).

Of course, it is natural that the avatar appears and proceeds according to the progress of the dehydration operation after the user inputs the operation button.

And "rinse + dehydration" will be described with reference to FIGS. 4F and 10.

When the user selects "Rinse + Dewatering" from the list of washing instructions displayed (S34), the avatar appears and selects the desired number of rinses by pressing the rinse button (except for lingerie and wool clothing). (S35).

Then, it is determined whether the user selects the number of rinses by pressing the rinse button (S36).

If the user does not select the number of rinses within the set time, an error message is output and the screen returns to the previous screen (S37).

On the other hand, if the user selects the number of rinses by pressing the rinse button, the avatar checks the selected number of rinsing cycles, and presses the dehydration button to select a desired dehydration time (S38).

Then, it is determined whether the user selects the dehydration time by pressing the dehydration button.

If the dehydration time selection input is not made within the set time, an error message is output and the screen returns to the previous screen. (S40)

When the user selects the dehydration time by pressing the dehydration button, the avatar checks the selected rinsing time and the dehydration time and guides the operation button input.

When the user inputs the operation button, the user performs a rinsing cycle by the number of rinses set by the user (S43), and after performing the dehydration stroke by the set dehydration time (S44).

Of course, it is natural that the avatar appears and proceeds according to the rinsing and dehydration operation progress state after the user inputs the operation button.

And "reserving the reservation" will be described with reference to Figure 4g and FIG.

If you select "Laundry washing" from the list of washing instructions displayed on the menu (S45), an avatar will appear, and you will be prompted to select the course you want by putting the detergent in the detergent container and pressing the course button (S46).

Then, it is determined whether the user has selected the course (S47). If the course is not selected within the set time, an error message is output and the screen is returned to the previous screen (S48).

If the course selection is made within the set time, the avatar checks the selected course (a strong course in FIG. 11) and then guides the user to select a desired reservation time by pressing the reservation button (S49).

Then, it is determined whether the user selects the reservation time by pressing the reservation button (S50).

If the reservation time is not selected within the set time, an error message is output and the screen returns to the previous screen (S51).

When the reservation time is selected, the avatar confirms the selected course and the reservation time and guides the input of the operation button (S52).

When the user inputs the operation button, the user waits for the reservation as set by the user, and sequentially proceeds to washing → rinsing → dehydration stroke (S53 to S57).

Of course, it is natural that the avatar appears and proceeds according to the washing, rinsing, and dehydration operations after the user inputs the operation button.

And with reference to Figs. 4h and 12 will be described "washing wash".

When the user selects "wash washing" from the list of washing-following menus displayed (S58), an avatar appears and guides the user to select a soaking course by pressing a course button (S59).

Subsequently, if the course button is not selected by inputting the course button within the set time, an error message is output and the screen returns to the previous screen.

When the user selects the called course, the avatar confirms the selected course and guides the input of the operation button (S62).

When the user inputs an operation button (S63), the amount of water is detected (S64) and water is supplied based on the corresponding amount of water (S65).

Subsequently, when the water supply is completed, after performing the soaking stroke for a predetermined time, washing → rinsing → dehydrating stroke is sequentially performed (S66 to S69).

And with reference to Figures 4i and 13 will be described "rinse water supply".

When the user selects "rinse water supply" from the washing-following menu list displayed (S70), an avatar appears and guides the user to select a desired course by pressing a course button (S71).

Then, it is determined whether the user selects a desired course by pressing a course button (S72).

If the course selection is not made within the set time, an error message is output and the screen returns to the previous screen (S73).

If the user selects a course (quilt course in Fig. 13), the avatar checks the selected course and guides the user to select the water level by pressing the water level button (S74).

Similarly, if the water level (water level) selection is not made within the set time, an error message is output and the screen returns to the previous screen (S76).

When the water level is selected, the avatar informs the user to select the number of times of water rinsing by pressing the rinse button (S77).

If the user does not select the number of times of water rinsing within the set time, an error message is output and the screen returns to the previous screen (S79).

When the user selects the number of water rinsing cycles, the avatar checks the selected course, the water level, the number of water rinsing cycles, and guides the operation button input (S80).

Subsequently, when the user inputs the operation button, washing → water rinsing → dehydration stroke is performed according to the set conditions (S81 to S84).

As described above, it is not necessary to guide the washing course by using one avatar on the screen, and it is natural that two or more avatars of main and sub can be simultaneously displayed to enable more accurate information transfer.

The washing course guide method using the avatar described above has been described as an example in which a course guide is performed in parallel with an avatar and a text display in connection with the avatar. Naturally, guidance may be made.

The laundry course guide method using the avatar according to the present invention described above provides convenience for use to a beginner and all users who use the washing machine for the first time by providing the laundry course guide method as follows.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the 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.

The washing course guide method using the avatar of the laundry apparatus according to the present invention has the following effects.

By providing the following washing course guide method according to washing, it provides convenience for beginners and all users who use the washing machine for the first time.

In addition, it is possible to proceed with a more accurate washing administration by confirming the washing conditions set in accordance with the requirements of the user.

The status display according to the operation progress and control according to the washing course guide of the washing apparatus may be displayed by the dynamic character.

This can increase the visibility in providing information, enhance the information delivery characteristics, and emphasize the entertainment factor according to the current consumer trend.

In addition, various expressions are possible during the guide operation of the washing course by downloading and storing a new avatar through a server connection using an external device.

Claims (15)

In the control of the laundry device having a display unit for displaying information about the washing course guide, An avatar specifying step corresponding to a menu for a washing stroke, and specifying an avatar image having a specified movement corresponding to each menu; A menu display step of displaying a plurality of menus for step-by-step guidance to the user for all strokes for washing; When the user selects any one of the displayed menu, the avatar guide step of sequentially displaying the input guide required by the avatar having a specified movement corresponding to the selected menu, the laundry course guide method using the avatar of the laundry machine . delete The method of claim 1, wherein in the avatar guide step, the administration is actually performed when a user input is made according to the guidance of the avatar. The method of claim 1, wherein in the avatar guide step, the display of the avatar guiding the washing course is associated with a voice output and a text display simultaneously. The method of claim 1, wherein in the avatar guide step, the display of the avatar for guiding the washing course is performed independently of a voice output and a text display. The method of claim 1, wherein in the avatar guide step, the input guide by the avatar includes a description of a selected menu, confirmation of previous input contents, and a currently required input instruction. . According to claim 1, A plurality of menus for step-by-step guidance to the user in the avatar guide step, Laundry apparatus comprising a washing menu according to course, washing only menu, rinsing only menu, dehydrating only menu, rinsing + dehydrating menu, reserved washing menu, soaking washing menu, water rinsing menu To guide your laundry course using your avatar. The method of claim 7, wherein when the user selects the washing menu according to the course, Avatar guides the course selection and the user selects a course according to the guidance of the avatar; Confirming the selected course by the avatar and guiding action button input; When the operation button input is made according to the guidance of the avatar, the washing course guide method using the avatar of the laundry apparatus, characterized in that the step of sequentially performing the selected washing course. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein if the user selects the washing only menu, Providing an avatar for selecting a washing time and selecting a washing time according to the avatar's guidance; Confirming the selected washing time by the avatar and guiding input of an operation button; The laundry course guidance method using the avatar of the laundry machine, characterized in that the step of sequentially washing based on the selected time when the operation button input is made according to the guidance of the avatar. The method of claim 7, wherein if the user selects the rinse only menu, Guiding the avatar to select the number of rinses and selecting the number of rinses by the user according to the avatar's guidance; Confirming the number of rinses selected by the avatar and guiding input of an action button; And a step of rinsing based on the selected number of rinses when the operation button is input according to the guidance of the avatar. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein if the user selects the dehydration only menu, Guiding the dehydration time by the avatar and selecting the dehydration time according to the guidance of the avatar; Confirming the dehydration time selected by the avatar and guiding action button input; And a step of dehydrating based on the selected dehydration time when the operation button is input according to the guidance of the avatar. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein if the user selects the rinse + dehydrate only menu, Guiding the avatar to select the number of rinses and selecting the number of rinses by the user according to the avatar's guidance; Confirming the number of rinses selected by the avatar and guiding for selecting a dehydration time; When the user selects a dehydration time, checking the number of rinses, the dehydration time, and guiding an operation button input by the avatar; The method of guiding a washing course using an avatar of a laundry machine, characterized in that if the operation button is input according to the guidance of the avatar, rinsing and dehydration are sequentially performed based on the selected number of rinses and the dehydration time. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the user selects the reservation laundry menu. The avatar providing a guide for selecting a course and selecting a washing course desired by the user according to the guide of the avatar; Confirming the selected washing course by the avatar and guiding for selecting a reservation time; Confirming, by the avatar, the selected washing course, the reservation time and guiding input of an operation button; If the operation button is input according to the guidance of the avatar, the laundry course guidance method using the avatar of the laundry machine, characterized in that the step of sequentially washing the laundry based on the selected washing course after waiting on the basis of the selected reservation time. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein if the user selects the soak laundry menu, Avatar guides the course selection and the user selects a course according to the guidance of the avatar; Confirming the selected course by the avatar and guiding action button input; Detecting a quantity of water and supplying water based on the operation button input according to the avatar; Washing course guidance method using the avatar of the laundry machine, characterized in that the step of proceeding the laundry after the soaking course after the water supply sequentially. The method of claim 7, wherein when the user selects the rinse the water supply menu, Avatar guides the course selection and the user selects a course according to the guidance of the avatar; Confirming the selected course by the avatar and guiding for selecting the water level; When the water level selection is completed, the avatar guides the user to select the number of water rinsing cycles and the user selects the number of water rinsing cycles according to the guidance of the avatar; Confirming, by the avatar, the selected course and level, the number of water rinsing cycles, and guiding input of an operation button; When the operation button input is made according to the guidance of the avatar, the washing course guide method using the avatar of the laundry machine, characterized in that the step of sequentially performing the washing and water rinsing according to the set conditions.

Images