KR20050066452A - System for monitoring - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention allows to more conveniently monitor the operating conditions of the washing machine and dryer according to the user's requirements, and to control the operation of the washing machine and the dryer installed in a separate outdoor place. In the monitoring system for monitoring the status, the washing machine and the dryer includes a communication module for transmitting the monitoring information by grasping the operating state according to the user's request, and transmitting the monitoring information from the washing machine and the dryer according to the user's request It displays the operation status and the occurrence of error, and at the same time, can control the operation of the washing machine or dryer according to the user's request, and includes a portable remote control, washing machine and the like outside the warehouse, underground If a dryer is installed, a separate network By additionally configuring the remote control to monitor the operation status of the washing machine and the dryer without the equipment, the user can obtain the desired information more conveniently, and the remote control is easy to carry, so the user can wash the washing machine anywhere in the house. And it is easy to control and monitor the operation of the dryer, etc. There is an effect that can provide a convenience to the user.

Description

System for monitoring

The present invention relates to a monitoring system, and more particularly, to a monitoring system to grasp the operation control and operation status of products such as washing machines and dryers installed in remote locations.

In general, a washing machine is a device in which a user puts contaminated laundry into a washing tank so that detergent and washing water are properly mixed to perform a washing process, and then complete a washing operation through a rinsing and dehydrating stroke.

In addition, the clothes dryer is a device that blows the hot air generated by the heater into the drum to absorb the moisture of the drying object and to dry the drying object.

However, in Korea, such a washing machine and a dryer are often installed and operated indoors, but in other countries such as Europe, South America, and the United States, the washing machine and dryer may be installed in a separate place such as an external warehouse or an underground laundry room. many.

This is because foreigners enjoy a lot of housing life in large space, not apartment life like Korea.

Recently, research is being actively conducted to connect household appliances to the Internet environment so that operation can be controlled remotely whenever the operation is needed, so that various household chores can be easily performed without being constrained in space and time. have.

In particular, development has been made for application to a product that takes a relatively long time in performing one operation such as a washing machine and a dryer. However, a conventional washing machine does not perform the operation and automatically operates when a certain time elapses. Considering the fact that the power is cut off and the power consumption is minimized, that is, when the washing machine is cut off, the remote control cannot be achieved.

When such remote control and monitoring through the Internet is to be performed, there is a problem that the PC, which can monitor this, must be kept on, and the manufacturing cost is increased by configuring a home network.

In addition, when the washing machine and the dryer are not installed in the house but installed in an outside warehouse or the basement, it is difficult to set up the network environment as described above. Go to the place where you have installed the laundry and input the operation command, and after inputting the operation command to determine the operation status from time to time to visit the installation site to determine the operation status.

In addition, since an error state or the like generated during the operation cannot be grasped, even though the operation is stopped due to an error generated during the washing or drying stroke, the user may not recognize this and maintain the state.

In addition, in order to input an operation command, it was possible only to move to a place where a washing machine or a dryer is installed, which causes inconvenience to the user.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to make it possible to more conveniently monitor the operating state of the washing machine and dryer according to the user's requirements.

In addition, there is another purpose to enable the operation control of the washing machine and dryer installed in a separate outdoor place.

Monitoring system according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a monitoring system for monitoring the operating state of the washing machine and dryer, the washing machine and dryer to determine the operating state according to the user's request for transmitting the monitoring information It is provided with a communication module, receiving the monitoring information from the washing machine and the dryer according to the user's request, and displays the operating state and error occurrence, and at the same time, can control the operating state of the washing machine or dryer according to the user's request, It is configured to include a portable remote controller.

Preferably, the remote controller may include a first key input unit for inputting a user request command, a communication unit for communicating with a communication module mounted in the washing machine and a dryer, and a monitoring command input by the user through the first key input unit. A first micom configured to receive monitoring information transmitted through the communicator to inform the user, and to control an operation control command requested by the user to be transmitted to the corresponding device; and the communicator according to the control signal of the first micom; It comprises a first display unit for displaying the monitoring information transmitted through, and a warning sound generating unit for receiving the monitoring information transmitted through the communication unit in accordance with the control signal of the first microcomputer to notify when an error occurs. have.

More preferably, the first display unit is composed of a liquid crystal display device, which is characterized by that.

More preferably, the communication module mounted on the washing machine and the dryer, and the communication unit of the remote controller are characterized in that communication by any one of the power line communication, wired communication and wireless communication.

More preferably, the washing machine operates according to a first communication module for communicating with the remote controller, a second key input unit for inputting a user request command, and a second key input unit or a user request command input through the remote controller. And a second microcomputer controlling the transmission of the monitoring information to the remote controller through the first communication module, and a first load driving unit driving the load according to the control signal of the second microcomputer. And a second display unit for displaying an operation state according to the control signal of the second microcomputer.

More preferably, the dryer operates according to a second communication module for communicating with the remote controller, a third key input unit for inputting a user request command, and a third key input unit or a user request command input through the remote controller. And a third microcomputer controlling the transmission of the monitoring information to the remote controller through the second communication module, and a second load driving unit driving the load according to the control signal of the third microcomputer. And a third display unit for displaying an operation state according to the control signal of the third microcomputer.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in more detail the monitoring system according to the present invention.

1 is a conceptual diagram showing a monitoring system according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a block diagram showing a control configuration of the monitoring system according to the present invention.

The monitoring system according to the present invention, as shown in Figure 1, to monitor the operating state of the washing machine 200 and dryer 300, and the washing machine 200 and dryer 300 is installed in a separate space other than the home At the same time, to control the operation of the washing machine 200 and the dryer 300 is configured as a remote control 100 that can be carried in the house.

Referring to Figure 2 the control configuration of the monitoring system according to the present invention configured as described above is as follows.

The remote controller 100 has a first key input unit 101 for inputting a user request command, a power supply unit 102 for supplying power, a first communication unit for communicating with the washing machine 200, the dryer 300, and the like. Control to monitor the operating state of the washing machine 200 and the dryer 300 through the first communication unit 104 in accordance with a request command input through the communication unit 104 and the first key input unit 101. A display unit 105 for displaying an operating state of the washing machine 200 and the dryer 300 according to a first microcomputer 103, a control signal of the first microcomputer 103, and the first microcomputer ( According to the control signal of 103 is composed of a warning sound generating unit 106 for displaying the occurrence of the error of the washing machine 200 and the dryer 300.

In addition, the washing machine 200 may include a first communication module 201 for communicating with the communication unit 104 of the remote controller 100, a second key input unit 202 for inputting a user request command, and the key input unit. The control signal is outputted so that a control operation can be performed according to a user request command inputted through 202, and the current operation state and the like according to the monitoring command inputted through the first communication module 201 are controlled by the remote control 100. A second microcomputer 203 for controlling transmission to the communication unit 104, a first load driver 204 for driving a load according to a control signal of the second microcomputer 203, and the second microcomputer ( A second display unit 205 for displaying an operation state or the like according to the control signal of 203, and a first memory 206 for storing the various menus related to the operation.

The dryer 300 includes a second communication module 301 for communicating with the communication unit 104 of the remote controller 100, a third key input unit 302 for inputting a user request command, and the third communication module. The control signal is output to allow a control operation to be performed according to a user's request command input through the key input unit 302, and the current operation state and the like are displayed according to the monitoring command input through the second communication module 301. 100 of the third microcomputer 303 to be controlled to be transmitted to, the second load driver 304 for driving the load according to the control signal of the third microcomputer 303, and the third microcomputer 303 of the A third display unit 305 for displaying an operation state and the like according to a control signal, and a second memory 306 for storing the operation-related menus.

In this case, the communication unit 104 and the first and second communication modules 201 and 301 communicate with one of power line communication, wired communication, and wireless communication.

Therefore, the monitoring device according to the present invention can be directly communicated with the remote control 100, the washing machine and the dryer (200, 300) without going through a network such as a gateway (gateway) or a separate communication network such as the Internet. have.

Referring to the operation of the monitoring system according to the present invention configured as described above are as follows.

In order to drive the washing machine 200, a user inputs laundry to a washing machine installed outdoors, and when a user inputs a power-on command through the second key input unit 202 of the washing machine 200, power is supplied to the washing machine 200. When the user selects a desired washing course and inputs an operation start command, the second microcomputer 203 controls the first load driving unit 204 to perform a corresponding washing administration according to the input request command. Output the signal.

In addition, if the user only puts the laundry into the washing machine 200, and later wants to input the operation command, the user can input the operation command using the remote control 100, the communication unit of the remote control 100 ( 104 may perform a corresponding operation by transmitting the corresponding operation command to the first communication module 201 of the washing machine 200.

Then, the washing machine 200 performs a corresponding operation, and displays the operation progress state on the second display unit 205.

Similarly, in order to drive the dryer 300, the user inputs laundry to a dryer installed close to the washing machine 200, and inputs a power-on command through the third key input unit 302 of the dryer 300. Then, power is supplied to the dryer 300, and when a user selects a desired drying course and inputs an operation start command, a control signal is transmitted to the second load driver 304 so that a corresponding drying stroke can be made according to the selected course. Output

In addition, if the user only puts the laundry into the dryer 300, and later wants to input the operation command, the user can input the operation command using the remote control 100, the communication unit of the remote control 100 ( 104 may transmit a corresponding operation command to the second communication module 201 of the dryer 300 to perform the corresponding operation.

Then, the dryer 300 displays the operation progress state on the third display unit 305 while performing the corresponding operation.

In addition, when the user wants to monitor the operating conditions of the washing machine 200 and the dryer 300 in the house, the washing machine 200 and the dryer 300 through the first key input unit 101 on the remote control 100. Select the desired product and enter the monitoring command.

Then, the first microcomputer 103 recognizes the communication unit of the device selected by the user from among the communication unit 104 and the first and second communication modules 201 and 301 of the washing machine 200 and the dryer 300. Control to communicate with.

That is, when the user wants to monitor the operating state of the washing machine 200, the communication unit 104 transmits a monitoring command to the first communication module 201, the first communication module 201 received this The second microcomputer 203 transmits a monitoring command to the second microcomputer 203 so that the second microcomputer 203 grasps a corresponding operation state to the communication unit 104 of the remote controller 100 through the first communication module 201. Control to be transmitted.

Then, the remote controller 100 inputs the monitoring information transmitted through the communication unit 104 to the first microcomputer 103, and the first microcomputer 103 analyzes the transmitted monitoring information to display the first display unit. The operation status is displayed at 105.

In addition, it is determined whether error information exists in the analyzed monitoring information, and if error information exists, an error state is displayed on the first display unit 105 and an error is generated through the alarm sound generating unit 106. Inform the user.

Similarly, when the user wants to monitor the operating state of the dryer 300, the communication unit 104 transmits a monitoring command to the second communication module 301 and receives the input of the second communication module 301. The controller determines the operating state of the dryer 300 by transmitting it to the third microcomputer 303.

The operation state of the dryer thus identified is transmitted to the communication unit 104, and the monitoring information transmitted through the communication unit 104 is analyzed by the first microcomputer 103 to analyze the operation state on the remote controller 100. The display is displayed on the first display unit 105.

In addition, if error information exists in the analyzed monitoring information, an error state is displayed on the first display unit 105 and an alarm occurrence is notified to the user through the alarm sound generating unit 106.

That is, when the operating states of the washing machine 200 and the dryer 300 operate normally, the present operating state is displayed. However, when an abnormal operation occurs in the washing machine 200 and the dryer 300, the first display unit 105 may recognize the user through the alarm sound generating unit 106 on the remote controller 100. It displays an operation status on the screen and generates a warning sound.

Therefore, the user in the house can monitor the operating state of the washing machine 200 and the dryer 300 installed outdoors at any time through the easy to carry remote control 100, without having to go directly to the washing and drying completion state, etc. You can always check whether an error has occurred in the operation.

As described above, the monitoring system according to the present invention has the following effects.

First, when a washing machine and a dryer are installed outdoors such as an outside warehouse or an underground base, a user can configure the remote controller to monitor the operation state of the washing machine and the dryer and control the operation without additional network equipment. You can get the information you want conveniently.

Second, since the remote control is easy to carry, the user can monitor the operating state of the washing machine and dryer anywhere in the house.

Third, unlike the Internet-based monitoring using a conventional PC does not require a separate Internet equipment and equipment for the network can reduce the manufacturing cost.

1 is a conceptual diagram showing a monitoring system according to the present invention

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the monitoring system according to the present invention

Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

100: remote controller 101: first key input unit

102: power supply unit 103: first microcomputer

104: communication unit 105: first display unit

106: warning sound generator

200: washing machine 201: first communication module

202: second key input unit 203: second microcomputer

204: first load driving unit 205: second display unit

206: first memory

300: dryer 301: second communication module

302: third key input unit 303: third micom

304: second load driver 305: third display unit

306: second memory

Claims (6)

In the monitoring system for monitoring the operating state of the washing machine and dryer, The washing machine and dryer are provided with a communication module for transmitting the monitoring information by grasping the operation state according to the user's request, In addition to receiving monitoring information from the washing machine and the dryer according to a user's request, and displaying an operation state and an error occurrence, and controlling the operation of the washing machine or the dryer according to the user's request, the portable remote controller includes a portable remote controller. Configured monitoring system. The method of claim 1, The remote control A first key input unit for inputting a user request command; A communication unit for communicating with a communication module mounted to the washing machine and a dryer; A control unit configured to receive and inform the user of the monitoring information transmitted through the communication unit according to a monitoring command input by the user through the first key input unit, and to control an operation control command requested by the user to be transmitted to the corresponding device. 1 microcomputer, A first display unit for displaying monitoring information transmitted through the communication unit according to the control signal of the first microcomputer; And a warning sound generator configured to receive monitoring information transmitted through the communication unit according to the control signal of the first microcomputer and to notify the user when an error occurs. The method of claim 2, And the first display unit comprises a liquid crystal display. The method of claim 1, And a communication module mounted on the washing machine and the dryer, and the communication unit of the remote controller communicates by any one of power line communication, wired communication, and wireless communication. The method of claim 1, The washing machine A first communication module for communicating with the remote controller; A second key input unit for inputting a user request command; A second micom that controls a corresponding operation to be performed according to a user's request command input through the second key input unit or the remote controller, and controls monitoring information to be transmitted to the remote controller through the first communication module; , A first load driver for driving a load according to the control signal of the second microcomputer; And a second display unit for displaying an operation state according to the control signal of the second microcomputer. The method of claim 1, The dryer A second communication module for communicating with the remote controller; A third key input unit for inputting a user request command, A third micom that controls a corresponding operation to be performed according to a user's request command input through the third key input unit or the remote controller, and controls monitoring information to be transmitted to the remote controller through the second communication module; , A second load driver for driving a load according to the control signal of the third microcomputer; And a third display unit for displaying an operation state according to the control signal of the third microcomputer.