KR20020012736A - Method and apparatus for displaying button explain of washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A device and a method for displaying the explanation of buttons are provided to display a control method and offer a guideline about a pushed button by a user. CONSTITUTION: A power of a washing machine is turned on. A guiding message according to a pushed button by a user is displayed on an LCD(Liquid Crystal Display). Using methods and the suggestions according to each button are displayed. Thereby, a user processes washing processes more exactly. Moreover, problems at a wool washing are prevented and the washing convenience of a user is improved by displaying the impossibility of a hot washing and a washing reservation of the wool.

Description

Method and apparatus for displaying button explain of washing machine

The present invention relates to a washing machine, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for displaying a button description of a washing machine.

In general, a washing machine performs washing strokes, rinsing strokes, and dehydrating strokes by rotating a rotating tub and a pulsator through a driving force of a motor. It is a device that washes using friction of water and a rotating tub.

Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of a washing machine according to the prior art will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a washing machine according to the prior art, Figure 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the washing machine according to the prior art.

As shown in FIG. 1, the washing machine according to the related art includes a key input unit 1 for inputting a user's request command, and a controller 2 for controlling the stroke of the washing machine when an operation button is input through the key input unit 1. ), A load driver 3 for driving a load such as a motor (not shown), a water supply valve (not shown), a drain valve (not shown), and the control unit 2 according to the control signal of the control unit 2. The display unit 4 is configured to display an operation state according to a function selected by the key input unit 1 according to a control signal. Here, the display unit 5 is composed of 88 segments for displaying the washing time remaining, and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs).

In the washing machine according to the related art configured as described above, when a user puts laundry into a washing tank, applies power, and inputs a washing instruction by pressing a predetermined key on the key input unit 1, the control unit 2 is the load driving unit 3. The control signal is applied to the motor to rotate the motor (not shown) alternately from side to side for a predetermined time.

Accordingly, a certain number of pulses are output in proportion to the amount of laundry in the washing tank, which is input to the control unit 2, and the control unit 2 counts the number of input pulses.

Therefore, the control unit 2 compares the measured pulse number with a preset water level set value according to the pre-stored pulse number, sets the corresponding water level, performs water supply by the set water level, and then proceeds to the next stroke according to the preset washing algorithm. .

When the operation of the washing machine according to the prior art is described with reference to Table 2, first, the power is turned on (S1).

The user selects a desired washing course and inputs an operation button (S2-S3).

When the operation button is input, it detects the quantity in the washing tank (S4).

Subsequently, water supply according to the detected amount of water is performed (S5).

After performing water supply according to the detected amount of water proceeds to washing → rinsing → dehydration in order (S6-S8).

As described above, in the washing machine according to the related art, since the display unit is configured as a light emitting diode (LED), it is not possible to display an operation method for each key button on the key operation unit. It may cause a malfunction.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and when the power is applied and the key description button is input according to the user's request, the user can display the operation method and the usage guide message according to the button input by the user on the liquid crystal display. It is an object of the present invention to provide a button description display device and a method of a washing machine.

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

2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the washing machine according to the prior art.

3 is a block diagram showing a button description display device of the washing machine according to the present invention;

4 is a flowchart showing a method of displaying a button description of a washing machine according to the present invention.

5a to 5h are views showing an embodiment of a method for displaying a button description of a washing machine according to the present invention;

Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

10: PC 20: Interface

30: key input unit 40: storage unit

50: control unit 60: load driving unit

70: liquid crystal display (LCD)

The button description display device of the washing machine according to the present invention for achieving the above object includes an interface for exchanging data with the outside, a key input unit for setting a washing course and washing conditions desired by the user, a washing machine operation algorithm, and a washing course. And a storage unit for storing a guide message for each button input through the key input unit, an operation state according to a washing course set through the key input unit, and a guide message for a button input by a user. A liquid crystal display (LCD) and a washing operation corresponding to a user's operation command through the key input unit are performed, and a guide message according to a corresponding input button is extracted from the storage unit and controlled to be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit. Control to control data communication with the outside through the interface as required And a load driver for controlling the driving of the load according to the control signal of the controller.

Method for displaying a button description of a washing machine according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a washing machine having a key input unit and a liquid crystal display (LCD), the step of turning on the power of the washing machine, the user inputs when the washing machine is turned on And displaying a guide message according to a button on the liquid crystal display.

Hereinafter, a button description display device and method of a washing machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

3 is a block diagram showing a button description display device of the washing machine according to the present invention, Figure 4 is a flowchart showing a button description display method of the washing machine according to the present invention.

The button description display device of the washing machine according to the present invention, as shown in Figure 3, the interface 20 for performing data modulation operation to enable data exchange with the connected PC 10 in accordance with the RS-232C communication standard, A key input unit 30 for selecting a washing course and a washing function desired by the user, a washing unit 40 for storing a washing course, washing guide information for each course, and a guide message for each button, and the key The liquid crystal display (LCD) 70 for displaying a washing course selected through the input unit 30 and a user input button, and washing guide information displayed on the LCD 70. By referring to the control unit 50 for outputting a control signal to drive the load according to the washing conditions set by the user through the key input unit 30, and the motor (according to the control signal of the control unit 50) When consists of drawings), a water supply valve (not shown), a drain valve (not shown), the load drive unit 60 for controlling the driving of a load and the like.

In the washing machine configured as described above, when a user inputs a button description key through the key input unit 30, a guide message according to a button input by the user is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 70.

Referring to FIG. 4, a method for displaying a button description of a washing machine according to the present invention will first be described.

Subsequently, when the determination result (S12), the button description key is input, it is determined whether the washing button is input (S13).

Subsequently, when the determination result (S13), the washing button is input, the guide message for using the washing button is displayed on the LCD 70 (S14).

In addition, in the determination result (S13), if the washing button is not input, it is determined whether the rinse button is input (S15).

As a result of the determination (S15), when the rinse button is input, a guide message for using the rinse button is displayed on the LCD 70 (S16).

As a result of the determination (S15), if the rinse button is not input, it is determined whether the dehydration button is input (S17).

As a result of the determination (S17), when the dehydration button is input, a guide message for using the dehydration button is displayed on the LCD 70 (S18).

In addition, in the determination result (S17), if the dehydration button is not input, it is determined whether the water button is input (S19).

As a result of the determination (S19), when the water button is input, a guide message for using the water button is displayed on the LCD 70 (S20).

On the other hand, if the determination result (S19), the water button is not input, it is determined whether the cold or hot water button is input (S21).

As a result of the determination (S21), if the cold / hot water button is input, a guide message for using the cold / hot water button is displayed on the LCD 70 (S22).

In addition, when the determination result (S21), the cold and hot water button is not input, it is determined whether the operation stop button is input (S23).

As a result of the determination (S23), if the operation stop button is input, a guide message for using the cold / hot water button is displayed on the LCD 70 (S24).

Subsequently, if the operation stop button is not input, the determination result (S23) determines whether a reservation button is input (S25).

As a result of the determination (S25), if the reservation button is input, a guide message for using the reservation button is displayed on the LCD 70 (S26).

On the other hand, if the determination result (S12), the button description key button is not input and performs the washing administration according to the input key button (S27).

An embodiment of a method of displaying a button description according to each button input by a user in this manner will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5H as follows.

Laundry button

When the user enters the button description key and then enters the washing button, as shown in Fig. 5a, "the desired washing time and soaking washing can be selected, and it changes in the order of 3 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, and 21 minutes." Is displayed on the LCD 70. That is, the washing conditions that can be set by displaying the washing button is displayed.

Rinsing Button

When the user inputs the rinse button, as shown in FIG. 5B, a message "The number of rinses can be selected from 1 to 4 times and water rinsing can be selected to remove detergent and lint" is displayed on the LCD 70. By inputting the rinse button, the user is displayed that the selectable number of rinses and the rinse state according to the fabric can be set.

Dewatering Button

If the user enters the dehydration button, as shown in Figure 5c "You can select the desired dehydration time, it changes in the order of 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 7 minutes." Is displayed on the LCD 70.

Water button

When the user enters the water button as shown in Figure 5d. "You can adjust the strength of the washing water and change it in the order of strong, medium and weak. It can be changed even during operation." Is displayed on the LCD 70. That is, the user can adjust the strength of the current by inputting the water button, which displays a message that can be changed even during operation, the user can check the conditions that can be set by pressing the water button.

Water level button

When the user enters the water level button, as shown in Fig. 5e, "The water level can be adjusted in seven levels, and detergent usage is displayed." Is displayed on the LCD 70. Therefore, the user can check the amount of detergent according to the corresponding water level with reference to this can prevent the overuse of the detergent in advance.

Hot and cold water button

If the user enters the cold hot water button, as shown in Figure 5f, "Hot, cold water can be selected, only cold water is selected in the wool course." Is displayed on the LCD 70. Therefore, the user can selectively select the washing water according to the laundry by using the hot and cold water button.

Action / Stop Button

When the user inputs the operation / stop button, as shown in FIG. 5G, a message “Used when operating or stopping the washing machine and automatically turned off after 10 minutes in a stop state” is displayed on the LCD 70.

Reservation button

When the user enters the reservation button, as shown in Fig. 5h, "Use when you want to do a laundry, wool course is not scheduled. If you want to cancel, you can turn off the power." Is displayed on the LCD 70. That is, when the user wants to do the laundry, the user inputs a reservation button and displays a message that the reservation laundry is impossible in the wool product, and the user can use the reservation button with reference to this.

As described above, the button description display device and method of the washing machine according to the present invention have the following effects.

First, the user can display the usage method and precautions according to each button, so that the user can proceed with the washing stroke more accurately with reference to this.

Second, when the wool is washed, the hot water washing and the reservation washing are not displayed due to the characteristics of the wool, thereby preventing the problems occurring during the wool washing.

Third, it is possible to improve the user's laundry convenience by displaying a description of the button.

Claims (12)

An interface for exchanging data with the outside; A key input unit for setting a washing course and washing conditions desired by the user; A storage unit for storing a washing machine operation algorithm, a washing course, and a guide message for each button input through the key input unit; An LCD for displaying an operation state according to a washing course set through the key input unit and a guide message for a button input by a user; A washing operation corresponding to a user's operation command is performed through the key input unit, and a guide message according to the corresponding input button is extracted from the storage unit and controlled to be displayed on the LCD, and externally through the interface according to a user's request. A control unit controlling data communication with the control unit; And, The button description display device of the washing machine comprising a load driver for controlling the driving of the load according to the control signal of the controller. The method of claim 1, The button is a button description display device of the washing machine, characterized in that consisting of a washing button, rinse button, dehydration button, water button, water level button, cold / hot water button, operation / stop button and reservation button. In the button description display method of the washing machine having a key input unit and a liquid crystal display (LCD), Turning on the washing machine; And displaying a guide message according to a button input by a user on the liquid crystal display (LCD) when the power of the washing machine is turned on. The method of claim 3, wherein Displaying a guide message according to a button input by a user on the liquid crystal display Displaying the button description of the washing machine, characterized in that the user inputs a washing message, rinse button, dehydration button, water button, water level button, cold / hot water button, operation / stop button and a guide message according to the reservation button input Way. The method of claim 4, wherein When the user enters the laundry button Method for displaying a button description of the washing machine, characterized in that for displaying the guidance message for the washing conditions and washing time that can be selected in entering the washing button. The method of claim 4, wherein When the user enters the rinse button Method for displaying a button description of the washing machine, characterized in that for displaying a guide message for selecting the number of rinsing and water supply rinsing according to the input of the rinse button. The method of claim 4, wherein When the user enters the spin button Method for displaying a button description of the washing machine, characterized in that for displaying a guide message for changing the dehydration time according to the dehydration button input. The method of claim 4, wherein When the user enters the current button Method for displaying a button description of the washing machine, characterized in that for displaying the guidance message for adjusting the strength of the washing water according to the water button input. The method of claim 4, wherein When the user enters the water level button Method for displaying a button description of the washing machine, characterized in that for displaying a guide message for adjusting the water level according to the water level button input. The method of claim 4, wherein When the user enters the cold / hot water button Method for displaying a button description of the washing machine, characterized in that for displaying the guidance message for selecting the cold / hot water and the guide message that only cold water can be selected in a predetermined course. The method of claim 4, wherein When a user enters an action / stop button Method for displaying a button description of the washing machine, characterized in that for displaying the guidance message for the use status of the operation / stop button and the operation state according to the input of the stop button. The method of claim 4, wherein When a user enters a reservation button Method for displaying a button description of the washing machine, characterized in that for displaying the guide message according to the use of the reservation button and whether or not to cancel the reservation of the predetermined course.