KR20150118749A - Washing machine, Mobile, Method for controlling mobile and Method for controlling washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A washing machine according to the present invention comprises: a communications unit making communications with an external terminal; and a control unit, if receiving washing operation information based on weather information from a terminal, controlling the operation based on the received washing operation information. A terminal according to the present invention comprises: a communications unit; a control unit, if receiving washing history information from the washing machine, analyzing a washing pattern, recommending a washing course based on the analyzed washing pattern, receiving the weather information to determine whether the washing is possible or not and washable date/time, and controlling transmission of the determined washability and washable date/time; and a display unit displaying the recommended washing course, the washability and the washable date/time. The present invention transmits the washing history information to the terminal and transmits the washing operation control signal to the washing machine in a manner of enabling a user to make the terminal approach the washing machine, for example using an NFC tagging method, simply without a complex user′s authentication and subscription process even if not setting up a network between the terminal and the washing machine, thereby being capable of using the washing machine intuitively (an operation of making a mobile phone approach the washing machine).

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a washing machine,

The present invention relates to a washing machine for controlling washing operation, a terminal for communicating therewith, and a control method thereof.

Generally, a washing machine separates contaminants from a washing cloth by applying energy such as an impact to the laundry cloth. The washing machine can be divided into a pulsator washing machine, an agitator washing machine, and a drum washing machine according to a method of applying energy to a washing cloth.

The agitator washing machine is a method of washing the agitator in the center of the washing machine by rotating the wing-shaped agitator in the left and right direction. In the washing machine, Is a method in which the laundry is washed by dropping the laundry by the rotation of the drum and impacting the laundry.

Such a washing machine performs a washing process of washing the laundry with the detergent-dissolved water, a rinsing process of rinsing the laundry with clear water, and a dewatering process of removing water from the laundry.

In recent years, the washing machine communicates with a terminal such as a personal computer, and the washing operation can be controlled through a washing program, an Internet communication program, and the like.

In this way, when the washing operation information is inputted by directly operating the input unit of the washing machine or when the washing operation information is input after the washing operation information is inputted by using the terminal, the type of the laundry and the washing operation information inputted by the user do not change much, The user may be required to individually select the objects to be cleaned each time the laundry is laundered and to input the laundry operation information every time.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a washing machine, a terminal, and a control method thereof for guiding a washable or non-washable / washable time based on weather information.

The other aspect provides a terminal for guiding a notification on received error information when error information is received.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a washing machine comprising: a communication unit for performing communication with an external terminal; And a control unit for controlling the operation based on the received washing operation information when the washing operation information based on the weather information is received at the terminal.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the washing machine further includes a storage unit for storing laundry history information, and the control unit controls the washing history information to be transmitted when the communication with the terminal is performed.

The controller determines whether or not an error has occurred, and controls the error information to be transmitted to the terminal if the terminal can communicate with the terminal.

The received washing operation information is a washing operation execution command or a washing operation postponement command.

The communication unit includes any one of NFC, RFID, Bluetooth, and ZigBee.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a washing machine, the method comprising the steps of: transmitting laundry history information stored in a storage unit to generate a washing pattern in a terminal when communication with an external terminal is enabled; And controls the operation based on the operation information.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a washing machine, the method including determining whether an error has occurred, determining whether or not an error has occurred, determining whether communication with the terminal is established, and transmitting information about the error to the terminal do.

The control of the operation based on the received washing operation command includes executing at least one of washing, rinsing, dewatering, and drying based on the received washing operation information if the washing operation instruction is included in the washing operation information .

According to another aspect of the present invention, the control method of the washing machine includes a step of checking the date and time of the washing operation and the washing operation information in the washing operation information if the washing operation posting instruction is included in the washing operation information, And performing at least one of washing, rinsing, dehydrating and drying based on the washing operation information if the current time is the washable date / time.

The washing operation execution command and the washing operation postponement command are instructions generated based on weather information.

Determining whether or not the mobile terminal can communicate with an external terminal includes determining whether the mobile terminal is close to the mobile terminal.

According to another aspect, a terminal includes a communication unit; When the washing history information is received in the washing machine, the washing pattern is analyzed, the washing course is recommended based on the analyzed laundry pattern, the weather information is received to determine whether or not the washing is possible and the washable date / time, And a control unit for controlling transmission of the washable date / time; A recommended washing course, a washable state, and a washable date / time.

The display unit includes a search window, and the control unit includes checking a wash course for the search word input in the search window, and controlling the displayed wash course to be displayed.

The terminal according to another aspect further includes an analysis unit for analyzing the laundry pattern and a storage unit for storing a program for an application that receives weather information.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the control unit of the terminal includes analyzing the error information received when the error information is received in the washing machine, and controlling the display unit to display notification information on the error.

The communication unit of the terminal according to another aspect includes any one of NFC, RFID, Bluetooth, and ZigBee.

A controller of the terminal according to another aspect includes determining the type of detergent and the amount of detergent based on the recommended washing course.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the communication unit of the terminal communicates with the server of the apparel company to receive the washing information about the clothes, and the control unit recommends the washing course based on the received washing information of the clothes.

The terminal according to another aspect includes an input unit for inputting the type or material of the laundry, and the control unit includes recommending the laundry course based on the type or material of the laundry.

The terminal includes an input unit for inputting a washing course and an administrative information correcting command, and the control unit corrects the inputted administrative information of the laundry course or the recommended laundry course when the administrative information correcting command is input do.

According to an aspect of the present invention, even if a user does not set up a washing period network, the user can easily transmit the laundry history information to the terminal using a method of approaching the terminal to the washing machine (for example, NFC tagging) By transmitting the signal to the washing machine, the washing machine can be used intuitively (the operation of putting the mobile phone in the washing machine).

In addition, it is possible to grasp the pattern of the laundry use by only the operation of bringing the terminal close to the washing machine, thereby giving an intelligent washing function, indicating whether the laundry can be successfully washed according to weather information, can do.

Further, since the washing operation is controlled by setting the washing operation information to be close to the washing machine after setting the washing operation information, the user can easily use the washing machine, thereby maximizing the satisfaction of the user.

In addition, anyone can easily download the laundry course to the Internet without complicated user authentication and registration process, and in addition to the laundry course pre-stored in the washing machine, the laundry course provided by the apparel company can be provided so that the user can wash the laundry using a more reliable washing course . This allows the user to continue to use the new washing course, even if he has an older washing machine.

In addition, since the washing operation information is set while viewing the user interface (UI) of the cellular phone, which is mainly used, the convenience of setting the washing course can be improved.

In addition, when the washing machine is broken, it is possible to determine whether the washing machine is malfunctioning by simply moving the terminal closer to the washing machine, thereby improving the satisfaction of the product.

Further, in the case of a washing machine having a jog dial, it is possible to eliminate the trouble of selecting a washing course with the jog dial, and the washing operation information can be set by a user with a desired washing course without limiting the washing course.

Also, by providing information on the detergent, it is possible to prevent deterioration of the washing effect due to the lack of detergent. Accordingly, the washing effect can be improved by using a suitable detergent.

1 is an exemplary view of a washing machine according to an embodiment and a terminal communicating with the washing machine.
2 is a side view of a washing machine according to an embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a control configuration diagram of the washing machine according to the embodiment.
4 is a control block diagram of a terminal communicating with a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a control flowchart of the washing machine according to the embodiment.
6 to 8 are flowcharts of control operations of a terminal communicating with a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figs. 9 to 13 are views showing display examples of a terminal communicating with the washing machine according to the embodiment.

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

1 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a washing machine according to an embodiment and a terminal communicating with a washing machine.

The washing machine 1 carries out a washing operation based on a washing course selected by a user and carries out a washing operation based on the washing operation information transmitted from the terminal 2. [

The washing operation information includes at least one of a washing course, whether washing is performed, a washing time, a detergent type, and a detergent amount, and the washing course includes at least one of the temperature of the water, the washing stroke, the rinsing stroke, And at least one of the number of times.

Further, the washing machine 1 is capable of wired / wireless communication and performs communication with the terminal 2. [

When the washing machine 1 can communicate with the terminal 2, the washing machine 1 transmits past washing history information to the terminal 2 and transmits an error code or the like generated when an error occurs to the terminal 2.

Where the error may be an error related to washing machine operation, and also a communication error.

The washing machine 1 may include a marker 1a for notifying the contact or proximity position of the terminal. Accordingly, the user can recognize the position of the communication unit provided in the washing machine, and the communication success rate with the terminal 2 can be increased.

The terminal 2 is a wired / wireless communication and mobile device, and includes any one of a tablet, a smart phone, and a notebook computer.

The terminal 2 stores an app for providing weather information and an app for controlling the operation of the washing machine. Here, a single app can provide weather information and control the operation of the washing machine.

The terminal 2 is capable of communicating with the washing machine 1 and controlling the operation of the washing machine 1 after the washing machine 1 is paired with the washing machine 1.

When the terminal 2 can communicate with the washing machine 1, the terminal 2 receives the laundry history information from the washing machine 1, analyzes the laundry pattern based on the received laundry history information, And provides it to the user.

Here, the laundry pattern shows information on the laundry course performed by season, month, and day based on the laundry history information.

The terminal 2 transmits washing operation information based on weather information to the washing machine 1 when it is possible to communicate with the washing machine 1.

Here, the communication between the terminal 2 and the washing machine 1 includes communication in which the terminal 2 is in contact with the washing machine 1 or within a predetermined distance.

That is, the terminal 2 and the washing machine 1 perform wireless communication such as NFC, RFID, Bluetooth, ZigBee, and WIFI. In addition, the terminal 2 and the washing machine 1 can perform short-range wireless communication such as NFC, RFID, Bluetooth, and ZigBee in consideration of the cost of the communication module.

The terminal 2 recommends the laundry course based on the search word input by the user.

The terminal 2 communicates with the weather server and receives weather information from the weather server.

Also, the terminal 2 communicates with a server of the apparel company and receives laundry information about the apparel.

The server 3 includes a weather server or a server of a clothing company and provides information to the terminal 2 in response to a request signal from the terminal 2. [

The construction of such a washing machine and a terminal will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2 to FIG.

FIG. 2 is a side view of a washing machine according to an embodiment, and a drum washing machine will be described as an example.

The washing machine 1 includes a main body 110, a door 120, a tub 130, a drum 140, a motor 150, a water supply device 160, a detergent bottle 70, and a drainage device 180.

The main body 110 forms an outer appearance of the washing machine, and on one side thereof, an inlet for introducing and discharging the laundry is formed. The main body 110 is provided with a door 120 for opening and closing a loading port, and a gasket 125 for sealing between the door 120 and the loading port is mounted on the circumferential surface of the loading port.

The tub 130 is fixedly installed in the main body 110 and receives the wash water supplied from the water supply device 160. A motor 150 for rotating the drum 140 is mounted on the outer side of the tub 130.

The drum 140 is positioned inside the tub 130 in a shape corresponding to the shape of the tub 130. A rotary shaft 145 is mounted on the outer side of the drum 140. The rotary shaft 145 extends to the outside of the tub 130 and is connected to the motor 150 mounted on the outer side of the tub 130. [ Thus, the drum 140 can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise within the tub 130.

One surface of the drum 140 is open, and the other surface has a plurality of holes. In this drum 140, laundry is received through a surface opened when the door 120 is opened, and the washing water is introduced or discharged through a plurality of holes formed in the remaining surface.

The motor 150 rotates during the washing, rinsing, and dewatering strokes of the laundry, rotates the drum 140 by the rotational force of the rotation, and the laundry contained in the drum 140 is washed, rinsed , And dehydrated.

The water supply device 160 has water supply pipes 162 and 166 and a water supply valve 164.

One end of the water supply pipe 162 is connected to an external water pipe (not shown) and the other end is connected to the detergent container 170 to receive water from the external water pipe and guide the water into the detergent container 170.

The water supply pipe 166 is connected between the detergent container 170 and the tub 130 to guide the water in the detergent container 170 supplied from the external water pipe into the tub 130 and the drum 140 together with the detergent.

The water supply valve 164 is opened and closed during the washing and rinsing strokes to regulate the supply of water into the tub 130 and the drum 140.

The detergent container 170 stores the detergent put on by the user. That is, the detergent container 170 may store at least one of synthetic detergent, fabric softener, and bleach.

The detergent container 170 serves as a flow path for allowing water to flow in through the water supply pipe 162 and to flow the introduced water together with the detergent into the water supply pipe 164 during the washing stroke.

The detergent container 170 can be provided with a detergent quantity control unit (not shown). Here, the detergent amount adjusting unit (not shown) adjusts the amount of the detergent stored in the detergent container 170 to flow out of the detergent container 170. That is, the detergent amount adjusting unit (not shown) adjusts the amount of the detergent in the detergent container 170 and puts the detergent into the drum 140.

The drainage device 180 has a pump 182 and drain pipes 184 and 186. The pump 182 pumps the water inside the tub 130 and the drum 140 during the drainage and dewatering operation and the drainage pipe 184 is provided under the tub 130 so that the washing water is pumped into the pump 182 when the pump 182 is pumped And the drain pipe 186 guides the washing water introduced into the drain pipe 84 at the time of pumping the pump 182 to the outside to discharge the washing water to the outside.

3 is a control block diagram of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The washing machine 1 includes a first input unit 181, a first control unit 182, a first display unit 183, a first storage unit 184, (185) and a driving unit (186).

The first input unit 181 includes a jog dial or a plurality of buttons. The first input unit 181 receives a water temperature, a type / amount of a detergent, a washing course, a reservation, an additional stroke, and an operation command from a user.

The first input unit 181 may receive current date information.

The first input unit 181 may be selected to perform the laundry execution and the app laundry execution commands.

Herein, the washing operation is performed immediately when the user directly operates the operation button without considering the laundry pattern or the weather information. The app laundry is determined by determining the washable date / time based on the result of executing the app of the terminal And the washing operation is performed at the determined washable date / time.

The first control unit 182 controls the washing operation based on the inputted washing operation information when the washing operation information such as the water temperature, the type / amount of the detergent, the washing course, the reservation,

That is, the first control unit 182 controls the driving of the display unit 183 so that the washing course set by the user is displayed, and drives the water supply valve 164, the motor 150, and the pump 182 The rinse cycle, the dewatering cycle, and the drying cycle corresponding to the set washing cycle are performed by controlling the washing cycle.

The first controller 182 controls the washing operation while checking the amount of the laundry in the washing operation, adjusting the amount of water based on the amount of the laundry, and stores the actually performed washing operation information as the washing history information.

The first controller 182 includes a timer and the like, and confirms the current time and stores the laundry history information together with the confirmed time information.

The first control unit 182 controls transmission of the previously stored laundry history information when the terminal 2 is recognized, that is, in a state in which communication with the terminal 2 is possible, and when the washing operation information is received from the terminal 2, And controls the washing operation based on the washing operation information.

More specifically, the first controller 182 checks whether the operation command in the received washing operation information is a washing operation command or a laundry operation postponement command, and if the confirmed operation command is a washing operation command, So that at least one of the washing, rinsing, dewatering, and drying processes is performed.

If the confirmed operation command is a command to postpone the washing operation, the first controller 182 determines whether the washable time is stored in the washing operation information. If the washable time is stored, the first controller 182 delays the washing operation until the washable time, When the washable time has elapsed, at least one of the washing, rinsing, dewatering and drying steps is performed based on the confirmed washing course.

Here, the execution of the washing operation and the postponement of the washing operation are determined based on the weather information.

The first control unit 182 controls the washing operation based on the received washing operation information and controls the driving of the motor 150 to rotate the drum 140. The first control unit 182 detects the weight of the laundry, The amount of water is determined based on the weight of the pouch.

The first control unit 182 can adjust the type and amount of the detergent based on the received washing operation information, and can adjust the water temperature of the cold water / hot water, So that the water temperature can be adjusted.

The first control unit 182 requests the terminal 2 to contact the terminal 2 when an error occurs and transmits an error code to the terminal 2 when the terminal 2 is recognized,

Here, requesting the terminal contact includes displaying an error on the first display unit 183 or outputting a terminal contact notification text.

The first control unit 182 can also control the communication performance information between the washing machine 1 and the terminal 2 to indicate that the terminal 2 is in contact or proximity.

The first display unit 183 includes at least one of a display panel and a light emitting diode. The first display unit 183 displays the washing course set by the user, displays the amount of the detergent, the type of detergent, the water temperature, Display the administration.

The first display unit 183 displays the communication state of the washing machine 1 and the terminal 2. [

The first display unit 183 displays a message indicating that the laundry can not be washed or washed, and also indicates the time available for washing when the laundry is not laundryable, and displays an error code.

The first storage unit 184 may store the administration combination information for each washing course, store the washing history information, and store the washable time transmitted from the terminal 2. [

The first storage unit 184 may store the identification information of the controllable terminal 2 or the like.

The first communication unit 185 performs wired / wireless communication and transmits / receives information to / from the terminal 2.

The driving unit 186 includes a motor driving unit and transmits a driving signal to the motor 150 in response to an instruction from the first control unit 182 so that the motor 150 is rotated to detect the weight of the washing cloth, So that the drum 140 is rotated during the stroke and dehydration.

The water supply valve driving unit may transmit an on or off signal to the water supply valve 164 in accordance with an instruction from the first control unit 182 so that the water supply valve 164 is turned on or off, Off operation of the drum 130, thereby supplying wash water into the tub 130 and the drum 140 at the time of the washing and rinsing.

4 is a control configuration of a terminal communicating with a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The terminal includes a user interface 210, 211, 212, a second control unit 220, a second storage unit 230, . In addition, 'second' should be written to distinguish the components of the washing machine.

The user interface 210 (211, 212) inputs and outputs various information. The user interface 210 includes a second input unit 211 for receiving information from a user and transmitting a signal to the second control unit 220, And a second display unit 212 for displaying information based on the control unit 220. [

The second display unit 212 may be implemented as a display panel. The user interface may include a second input unit 211 and a second display unit (not shown). The second input unit 211 may be implemented as a touch panel, 212 may be integrally formed on a touch screen.

The second input unit 211 may further include a button or the like, and the second display unit 212 may further include a light emitting diode.

The user interface 210 includes a home screen on which icons of various apps are displayed. Here, the app includes an app for providing weather information and an app for controlling the washing machine, and an app for providing weather information and controlling the washing machine may be one app.

In the present embodiment, a case where one application is provided will be described as an example.

The user interface 210 switches the home screen to an application execution screen and displays it when an app displayed on the home screen is selected.

The second input unit 211 receives an app from the user when the washing machine operation control is performed.

In addition, the terminal 2 can automatically execute the app when it is ready to communicate with the washing machine without selecting an app.

The second input unit 211 receives various kinds of information related to the washing machine control and transmits the inputted various information to the second control unit 220.

The second display unit 212 displays an application installation screen and an application execution screen. Here, the application execution screen may further include a search window for receiving a search word.

The second control unit 220 controls the pairing of the washing machine 1 with the washing machine 1 during the initial communication with the washing machine 1 and checks if the app is installed when communication with the washing machine 1 is performed. Screen, and controls the execution of the app when the app is installed.

If the information transmitted from the washing machine 1 is error information, the second control unit 220 checks the error code, and if the information transmitted from the washing machine 1 is an error code, And controls corresponding error notification information to be displayed.

If the information transmitted from the washing machine 1 is the laundry history information, the second control unit 220 analyzes the laundry pattern based on the laundry history information transmitted, recommends the laundry course based on the analyzed laundry pattern, .

The second control unit 220 can transmit the washing course inputted by the user, not the recommended washing course, to the washing machine 1 as the washing driving information when the washing course is inputted by the user.

When the search word is inputted, the second control unit 220 checks at least one laundry course related to the inputted search word and controls to display at least one confirmed washing course. At least one Check the washing course and control so that at least one confirmed washing course is displayed.

The second control unit 220 may determine the type and amount of the detergent based on the selected washing course and control the type and amount of the determined detergent to be displayed when the washing course is selected.

When the washing course is selected, the second control unit 220 obtains weather information and determines whether or not the laundry is washable based on the obtained weather information. If it is determined that the laundry is not washable, the second control unit 220 confirms the washable date / And controls the operation information to be transmitted.

It is also possible for the terminal 2 to provide the user with the wash index even if the wash course is not selected.

The second storage unit 230 may store the laundry history information transmitted from the washing machine 1, store the pairing information with the washing machine 1, and store a washing course for each search term.

The second communication unit 240 includes wired / wireless communication and performs communication with the washing machine 1 and the server 3.

The second communication unit 240 transmits the washing operation information to the washing machine 1 based on the command of the second control unit 220 and receives the washing history information from the washing machine 1 and transmits the information to the second control unit 220 .

The second communication unit 240 communicates with the server 3 based on a command from the second control unit 220 and receives weather information and laundry information from the server 3 in communication with the server 3, 2 < / RTI >

5 is a control flowchart of the washing machine according to the embodiment.

The washing machine 1 stores the wash history together with the date while performing the operation.

The washing machine 1 performs self-diagnosis in an operating state and a waiting state to determine the occurrence of an error. If it is determined that an error has occurred, the first display unit 183 displays an error.

The washing machine 1 performs a pairing with the terminal 2 when the initial communication with the terminal 2 that is contacted or brought close by the user is performed. After that, the washing machine 1 can receive washing operation information from the terminal 2. [

The washing machine 1 determines whether or not the state of communication with the paired terminal 2 is maintained 192 while the standby mode is maintained 191. If it is determined that the paired communication terminal 2 can communicate with the terminal 2, do.

At this time, the washing machine 1 can also output communication performance information between the washing machine 1 and the terminal 2, which notifies that the terminal 2 is in contact or proximity.

Here, the various kinds of information include at least one of laundry history information and error information.

If it is determined that an error has occurred, the washing machine 1 transmits error information to the terminal 2 (194). If it is determined that an error has occurred, the washing machine 1 transmits an error (194) (195) the washing history information to the terminal (2).

In addition, when an error occurs in the state that the washing machine 1 is paired with the terminal 2, it is also possible to inform the user of the contact of the terminal 2.

That is, the washing machine 1 can display an error on the first display unit 183 or output a terminal contact notification text.

The washing machine 1 determines whether washing operation information is received from the terminal 2 in a state in which the washing machine 1 can communicate with the terminal 2. [ At this time, the washing machine 1 determines whether the operation command in the washing operation information transmitted from the terminal 2 is a command to delay the washing operation (Step 196). If the determined operation command is a command to delay the washing operation, do.

The washing machine 1 checks whether the washable time is stored in the washing operation information when the washing operation is delayed. If the washable time is stored, the washing operation is delayed until the washable time is reached. If the current time is the washable time, It is also possible to carry out at least one of the washing, rinsing, dewatering and drying steps based on the confirmed and confirmed laundry course.

On the other hand, if the determined operation command is a command to execute the washing operation, the washing machine 1 confirms the set washing course in the washing operation information and performs the washing operation based on the confirmed washing course (198). That is, the washing machine 1 performs at least one of a washing stroke, a rinsing stroke, a dewatering stroke and a drying stroke on the basis of the confirmed washing course.

Here, the execution of the washing operation and the postponement of the washing operation are determined based on the weather information.

The washing machine 1 controls the driving of the motor 150 during the washing operation so as to rotate the drum 140. The washing machine 1 detects the weight of the laundry, determines the water supply amount based on the weight of the laundry, And controls the washing operation, and stores the actually performed washing operation information as the washing history information.

The washing machine 1 can also control the type and amount of the detergent based on the received washing operation information.

In addition, when the washing machine 1 is in the standby mode (191) while the standby mode is maintained and the communication with the terminal 2 is impossible, if the washing course is directly inputted by the user and the washing command is inputted immediately, Thereby performing a washing operation.

Herein, the washing operation is directly performed when the user manually operates the operation button without considering the laundry pattern or weather information.

In addition, the washing machine 1 may transmit the washing course set by the user to the terminal 2 to confirm whether the current time is the washable time point.

6 to 8 are flowcharts of control operations of a terminal communicating with a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, the terminal 2 communicates with the washing machine 1 when the user contacts the washing machine 1 or comes close to the washing machine 1.

That is, the terminal 2 determines whether the state is communicable with the washing machine 1 (251).

The terminal 2 performs a pairing operation with the washing machine 1 when it is the initial communication with the washing machine 1 and stores the pairing information with the washing machine 1.

If it is determined that the application for controlling the washing machine is installed (252), if the terminal 2 determines that the application for controlling the washing machine is installed, the terminal 2 executes the corresponding application 253). At this time, the home screen of the terminal 2 is switched to the application execution screen.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the app for controlling the washing machine is not installed, the terminal 2 controls the second communication unit 240 to attempt connection with the application providing server, and when connected to the application providing server, The setup screen is output (254).

The terminal 2 determines whether an application download command has been input by the user (255). If it is determined that the user has input an application download command at this time, the terminal 2 installs the application 256 (256) Is displayed on the first display unit (212).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the application download command has not been inputted even after a predetermined time has elapsed while displaying the application installation screen, the terminal 2 ends the display of the application installation screen of the second display unit 212, Switch the screen to the home screen.

7, the terminal 2 determines whether it is possible to communicate with the paired washing machine 1 (261). If it is determined that communication with the paired washing machine 1 is possible, the washing machine 1 determines that error information (262). If it is determined that no error information has been received in the washing machine 1, the washing course setting screen is outputted (263) to the second display unit 212.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the error information is received in the washing machine 1, the terminal 2 analyzes the error code in the error information, analyzes the error information, . It is also possible for the terminal 2 to provide the contact and address of the service center of the washing machine manufacturer.

In addition, when analyzing error information, the terminal 2 may be connected to a server of the washing machine maker to receive an error correcting method for the error information. If the user can not solve the error information, the terminal 2 may request service from the washing machine maker's service center It is possible.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for controlling the operation of the washing machine using the terminal, and will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 13. FIG.

The terminal 2 judges whether the paired appliance 1 is in a state of being able to communicate with the appliance 1 or not 271. If it is determined that communication with the paired appliance 1 is possible,

The terminal 2 receives the laundry history information transmitted from the washing machine 1 and stores (273) the received laundry history information.

These terminals store the date, day, and time of using the washing machine every time NFC tagging is performed in order to grasp the washing pattern of the washing machine.

At this time, the terminal 2 stores the received laundry history information, compares the laundry history information stored in the second storage unit 230 with the received laundry history information, deletes the same laundry history information as the stored laundry history information, Only the laundry history information is stored.

The terminal saves the wash history in a database for each season, day of the week, and time of day, and uses the data to allow the user to grasp the wash pattern.

The terminal 2 analyzes (274) the laundry pattern based on the laundry history information, recommends an appropriate washing course based on the analyzed laundry pattern, acquires (275) weather information after connecting to the weather server.

Here, the weather information can be acquired at the time of execution of the application, and can be acquired at the time of determining whether or not the laundry can be washed.

The terminal 2 displays an application execution screen on the second display unit when the application is executed.

That is, the terminal 2 outputs (276) a washing course description screen for setting a washing course.

As shown in Fig. 9, the terminal 2 displays a laundry course setting screen for setting a washing course on an app execution screen, and a plurality of buttons are displayed on the washing course setting screen. That is, the terminal displays a plurality of laundry course buttons 213, a menu / setting button 214, a weather view button 215, and a search window 216.

The plurality of laundry course buttons include a basic laundry course button that can be performed, a recommended laundry course button for guiding the recommended laundry course based on the laundry pattern, a laundry pattern button for guiding the analyzed laundry pattern, And a recent laundry course button for guiding the laundry.

The terminal 2 determines whether a search word such as the material and the type of the laundry is inputted in the search window 216. If the search word is inputted into the search window 216 after the search command is inputted, And outputs at least one confirmed washing course (278).

If the search word is not input in the search window 216, the terminal 2 determines whether any one of the basic laundry course buttons is input (279). At this time, the terminal 2 determines whether any one of the plurality of basic laundry course buttons The detailed administrative information of the selected laundry course is outputted (280).

Also, the terminal 2 outputs (281) at least one recommended laundry course if it is determined that no search word is entered in the search window and no basic laundry course button among the basic laundry course buttons is input.

Here, outputting at least one recommended laundry course can automatically display at least one recommended laundry course at the time of analyzing the laundry pattern, and when the recommended laundry course button is selected by the user, at least one recommended laundry course is displayed It is also possible.

10, the terminal 2 can display at least one recommended laundry course button 217 on the laundry course setting screen 210. At this time, the weather information view button and the menu / Can be displayed.

When the clothes code is inputted to the search window or the predetermined clothes search button, the terminal 2 can access the server of the apparel company, receive the laundry information of the clothes, and recommend the laundry course for the provided laundry information .

The terminal 2 outputs detailed administrative information on the selected laundry course when one of the laundry courses is selected by the user.

The terminal 2 judges which one of the strokes is modified by the user in a state in which the detailed stroke information of the selected laund course is outputted 282. If it is determined by the user that one stroke has been modified, The administrative information is corrected and the detailed administrative information of the revised laundry course is outputted (283).

11, when one of the laundry courses (e.g., a towel) is selected by the user, information on the executable executable information of the selected laundry course, the temperature of the water, the number of times of rinsing, And whether to dry or not.

As shown in Fig. 12, the user can change some of the strokes, for example, the strokes of the drying, by touching the terminal 2. [

The terminal 2 determines whether a setting completion command has been input by the user (284). If the setting completion command is input, the terminal 2 determines whether or not the setting is possible based on weather information such as weather, temperature, humidity, precipitation probability 285). If it is determined that the laundry can not be washed at this time, the washing operation information including the non-washing instruction is transmitted to the washing machine.

When it is determined that the laundry can not be washed, the terminal 2 determines the wash date / time based on the weather information, and transmits the wash operation information including the wash driving delay command and the washable date / time to the second display unit 212 Output (286).

As shown in FIG. 13, the terminal 2 selects the weather information view button on the washing course setting screen, or displays the weather information and the washable date / time when it is determined that the laundry can not be washed.

Also, the terminal 2 can transmit the washing operation information including the postponing of the washing operation and the washable date / time to the washing machine 1.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the washing operation is possible, the terminal 2 transmits washing operation information including the washing operation execution command and the finally set washing cycle to the washing machine 1 (287).

The terminal 2 can judge the water temperature, the type of detergent and the amount of the detergent based on the laundry course finally set by the user, and control so that the type and amount of the determined detergent are output and transmitted. This makes it possible to use a detergent suitable for washing the washing cloth which the user wants to wash, and also to use an appropriate amount of detergent.

Types of detergents include synthetic detergents, oxygen bleaching agents that clarify color clothes, chlorine bleaches used for disinfection and mold removal, wool-only detergents (neutral detergents), fabric softeners, baby detergents have.

For example, if the set laundry course is a baby clothes laundry course, the terminal outputs a baby detergent and a small amount of detergent, and outputs a synthetic detergent and bleach when the set laundry course is a color clothes laundry course.

In addition, the terminal 2 can provide the user with the wash index when the wash index button is selected on the wash course setting screen.

These terminals can easily download the laundry course from the Internet without any complicated user authentication and subscription process.

By controlling the washing machine using the short distance wireless communication (NFC) as described above, the user can easily perform washing with a desired washing course.

Also, when the washing machine breaks down, NFC tagging can be done with one self-diagnosis, thus providing convenience to the user.

Further, in the case of a washing machine having a jog dial, the trouble of selecting a washing course with the jog dial can be solved, and the washing can be set by the user's desired washing course without limitation of the washing course.

In addition, since the washing machine is operated by NFC tagging, which is an operation of contacting the terminal with the washing machine after setting the washing course, that is, the user can operate the washing machine by the NFC tagging twice without pressing the button of the washing machine, Satisfaction can be maximized.

1: washing machine 2: terminal
3: Server
110: main body 120: door
130: a tub 140: a drum
150: motor 160: water supply device
170: detergent bottle 180: drainage

Claims (20)

A communication unit for performing communication with an external terminal;
And a control unit for controlling the operation based on the received washing operation information when washing operation information based on weather information is received from the terminal. The method according to claim 1,
And a storage unit for storing laundry history information,
Wherein the control unit controls the washing history information to be transmitted when communication with the terminal is performed. The apparatus of claim 1,
Determining whether or not communication with the terminal is established if an error is detected, and controlling the error information to be transmitted to the terminal if communication with the terminal is possible. 2. The washing machine according to claim 1,
A washing operation instruction to carry out a washing operation or a laundry operation delay command. The communication apparatus according to claim 1,
NFC, RFID, Bluetooth, ZigBee. And transmitting the laundry history information stored in the storage unit to the washing machine,
And controlling operation of the washing machine based on the received washing operation information when washing operation information based on weather information is received from the terminal. The method according to claim 6,
Determines whether an error has occurred,
If it is determined that the error has occurred,
Further comprising transmitting information on the error to the terminal when communication with the terminal is possible. 7. The washing machine according to claim 6, wherein controlling the operation based on the received washing operation command comprises:
And performing at least one of washing, rinsing, dehydrating, and drying based on the received washing operation information if the washing operation information includes a washing operation execution command. The method according to claim 6,
If the washing operation information includes the postponing of the washing operation, the controller checks the washable date / time and the washing operation information in the washing operation information,
The washing operation is delayed until the confirmed washable date / time,
Further comprising performing at least one of washing, rinsing, dehydrating, and drying based on the washing operation information if the current time is the washable date / time. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the washing operation execution command and the washing operation postponement command are instructions generated based on the weather information. 7. The method of claim 6, further comprising:
And determining whether the terminal is close to the terminal. A communication unit;
The washing machine analyzes the laundry pattern when the washing history information is received in the washing machine, recommends a washing course based on the analyzed washing pattern, receives weather information to determine whether the washing machine is capable of washing and / And a control unit for controlling transmission of the washable date / time;
And a display unit for displaying the recommended washing course, the washable condition, and the washable date / time. 13. The method of claim 12,
Wherein the display unit includes a search window,
Wherein the control unit confirms a washing course for the search word input in the search window and controls the displayed washing course to be displayed. 13. The method of claim 12,
Further comprising: a storage unit for storing an analysis program for the laundry pattern and a program for an application that receives the weather information. 13. The apparatus according to claim 12,
And analyzing the received error information when the error information is received in the washing machine, so as to display notification information on the error. 13. The communication system according to claim 12,
NFC, RFID, Bluetooth, or ZigBee. 13. The apparatus according to claim 12,
And determining the type of detergent and the amount of detergent based on the recommended laundry course. 13. The method of claim 12,
The communication unit communicates with the server of the apparel company to receive the laundry information about the clothes,
And the control unit recommends a laundry course based on the received laundry information. 13. The method of claim 12,
And an input unit for receiving the type or material of the laundry,
Wherein the control unit recommends a washing course based on the type or material of the laundry. 13. The method of claim 12,
Further comprising an input unit for receiving a laundry course and an administrative information correction command,
Wherein the control unit corrects the inputted laundry course or the administrative information of the recommended laundry course when the administrative information correcting command is input.

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