KR20030003940A - Washing Machine and Method for Receiving Massage of the Same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A washer and a method for receiving a message in a washer are provided to vary the function of an Internet washer by receiving the message transmitted from the outside through the Internet using the washer. CONSTITUTION: A system microcomputer of a washer judges whether a message is received from the outside through an external input device such as a cellular phone or a PC(S10). If the message is received, the system microcomputer displays the received message through a display unit and informs the reception of the message(S11). The system microcomputer judges whether a user confirms the message displayed on the display unit(S12). If the user confirms the message displayed on the display unit, the system microcomputer returns the display unit at a previous state(S13).

Description

Washing Machine and Method for Receiving Massage of the Same}

The present invention relates to a washing machine, and more particularly, to a washing machine for receiving a message from the outside and a message receiving method thereof.

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 that is merely a function for a simple washing administration.

In order to solve the above problems of the prior art, an object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine and a message receiving method for diversifying the function of the Internet washing machine.

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 washing machine according to the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a message receiving method of a washing machine according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

10: external input means 20: washing machine

21: connection part 22: key input part

23: system microcomputer 24: motor

25: load 26: display unit

The washing machine according to the present invention is a washing machine capable of internet communication with an external input means, comprising: a connection part connected to the internet to receive a message transmitted from the external input means, and a display for displaying a message received through the connection part. And a display unit and a system microcomputer for displaying the received message on the display unit and controlling the message reception notification.

A message receiving method of a washing machine according to the present invention includes a display unit and a connection unit, and a washing machine capable of internet communication with an external input unit, determining whether a message is received from the external input unit via the connection unit, and the message Receiving a message and displaying the received message on the display and notifying the reception of the message; and if the user confirms the displayed message, removing the message and returning the display to normal. It has its features.

Hereinafter, a washing machine and a message receiving method thereof according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a washing machine according to the present invention, the washing machine according to the present invention with reference to this in detail as follows.

As shown, the washing machine according to the present invention is connected to the Internet in order to receive a message transmitted from the external input means 10 in the washing machine 20 capable of internet communication with the external input means 10. A connection unit 21, a key input unit 22 for a user to directly input various operation commands or a confirmation key of the received message, and an external signal received from the outside or the user inputs the key input unit 22. A display unit for displaying the motor 24 for driving the washing machine inner tub, outer tub or washing vanes, a load 25 including a water supply valve and a drain valve, and a message received through the connection unit according to a signal input through the input unit. And a system micom 23 for displaying the received message on the display unit 26 and controlling the message reception notification.

In this case, the external input means 10 may be a PC that is used externally or a portable terminal that the user carries and uses. The connection portion 21 of the washing machine 20 is external to a modem, a LAN card, or the like. It is a communication connector or a wireless communication connector.

In the present invention, when a user transmits a message through an external input means 10 such as a mobile phone or a PC from the outside, it is received by the system microcomputer 23 through the connection portion 21 of the washing machine 20.

The received message may be displayed on the display unit 26 so that the user can check the received message notification. The received message notification may blink the display unit 26 or make a buzzer sound.

In this case, if the display unit 26 displays a washing administration display or a washing function in progress, the display unit 26 stops for a while and displays the received message preferentially or continues the washing administration or washing function display and displays the display unit 26. The message notification symbol may be displayed in a predetermined area of).

In addition, when the received message confirmation key is not input through the key input unit 22 from the user, the display unit 26 continues to blink or repeats the buzzer according to the signal of the system microcomputer 23.

In addition, the general washing operation of the washing machine 20 is the same as in the related art.

3 is a view showing a message receiving method of the washing machine according to the present invention, the message receiving method of the washing machine according to the present invention configured as described above in detail as follows.

First, the system microcomputer 23 of the washing machine 20 determines whether a message is received through an external input means 10 such as a mobile phone or a PC from the outside (S10).

As a result of the determination (S10), if the message is received from the outside, the received message is displayed on the display unit 26 and the message is received (S11).

In this case, the message reception notification may flash the display unit 26 or sound a buzzer.

On the other hand, if the message is not received in the determination result (S10), the current state of the display unit 26 is maintained as it is to operate normally (S14).

Subsequently, it is determined whether the user checks the received message displayed on the display unit 26 (S12).

As a result of the determination (S12), if the user confirms the displayed message, the display unit 26 returns to the previous state (S13).

On the other hand, if the determination result (S12), the user has not confirmed the displayed message continuously displays the received message and repeats the message reception notification.

At this time, the notification repetition of the received message continues to blink or the buzzer of the display unit 26.

Therefore, a message transmitted through a mobile phone or a PC can be received from the outside using a washing machine that performs a washing process.

The washing machine and the message receiving method according to the present invention described above have the effect of diversifying the functions of the Internet washing machine for the user by receiving a message transmitted from the outside through the Internet through a mobile phone or a PC using the washing machine. There is.

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 (6)

A washing machine capable of internet communication with an external input means, A connection unit for connecting to the Internet to receive a message transmitted from the external input means, A display unit for displaying a message received through the connection unit; And a system micom configured to display the received message on the display unit and control the message reception notification. The method of claim 1, The external input means is a washing machine, characterized in that the PC or portable terminal to be used from the outside. The method of claim 1, The connection unit is a washing machine, characterized in that the external communication connection device or a wireless communication connection device such as a modem (LAN) card. A washing machine having a display unit and a connection unit and capable of internet communication with an external input unit, Determining whether a message is received from the external input means through the connection unit; If the message is received, displaying the received message on the display unit and notifying the reception of the message; And, If the user confirms the displayed message, removing the message and returning to the display unit normally. The method of claim 4, wherein Informing the receiving of the message is a message receiving method of the washing machine, characterized in that flashing the display or a buzzer. The method of claim 4, wherein And if the user does not confirm the displayed message, repeating the message reception notification.