TW202120772A - Laundry system, laundry machine, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

A laundry system according to the present invention is provided with: a laundry machine; a server that is capable of mutually communicating with the laundry machine; and a terminal configured so as to be capable of mutually communicating with the server or the laundry machine. The terminal transmits setting information about an original course generated through a user's operation to the server. The terminal changes display between a laundry machine operation display screen when operation is to be performed using a course preinstalled on the laundry machine and a laundry machine operation display screen when operation is to be performed using the original course. Accordingly, transmission and reception of data necessary for displaying a course name can be limited to a minimum, and the data amount stored in a laundry machine storage unit during manufacturing can be reduced.

Description

Laundry system, washing machine and program

This disclosure relates to a laundry system, washing machine and program.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-33765 discloses a washing system that can set a washing schedule selected from the terminal to the washing machine.

The previous laundry system has: a washing machine, and a terminal that can communicate with the washing machine. The terminal can optionally display a plurality of washing courses stored in the washing machine in advance, and send information related to the washing course selected in the terminal to the washing machine. The washing machine sets the washing schedule based on the received information and displays the set washing schedule.

The conventional washing system only selects a washing course from a plurality of washing courses memorized in the washing machine in advance to operate the washing machine. The present disclosure provides a laundry system, which is configured to register a customized schedule that is not previously memorized in the washing machine, can suppress the amount of communication between the terminal and the washing machine, and can store the amount of data stored in the washing machine in advance at the time of manufacture Zoom out.

The laundry system in the present disclosure includes a washing machine and a terminal configured to communicate with the washing machine. The washing machine sends information related to the execution status of the washing operation to the terminal. Based on the execution status of the washing operation, the terminal displays different washing operations according to the execution of the pre-loaded schedule and the execution of the customized schedule.

In the laundry system of the present disclosure, the amount of communication between the terminal and the washing machine can be suppressed in a washing system that can log in a customized schedule, and the amount of data stored in the washing machine in advance at the time of manufacture can be reduced.

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Hereinafter, the embodiment will be described in detail while referring to the drawings. In addition, the present invention is not an invention limited by the attached drawings and the following description. (First Embodiment)

Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described using FIGS. 1 to 16. (Basic composition)

Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control system of the washing system in the first embodiment. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the structure of a database of the laundry system in the first embodiment.

The washing machine 1 includes a washing machine function unit 4, a washing machine control unit 3, a washing machine memory unit 5, a washing machine communication unit 2, and a washing machine operation display unit 6.

The washing machine function part 4 shows the hardware of the washing machine. The hardware structure of the washing machine is mainly composed of the following components: a water tank, which is elastically supported in the casing; a washing and dehydration tank, rotatably enclosed in the water tank; a driving part, which drives the washing and dehydration tank to rotate; water supply A valve can be opened and closed to supply water to the sink; a drain valve can be opened and closed freely to block the drainage path for draining the washing water; and a heater device to heat the washing water. In addition, the washing machine functional unit 4 may also include an automatic lotion injection device, a drying device, a water mist generating device, a sterilization device, and the like in addition to the above-mentioned components. The washing machine function unit 4 drives a load device such as a drive unit, a water supply valve, a drain valve, and a heater device according to a control instruction of the washing machine control unit 3 to execute a series of washing procedures.

The washing machine control unit 3 controls a series of washing programs for performing washing operations. Generally speaking, the washing program is composed of a combination of the following courses: a washing course for washing clothes, a flushing course for washing detergent, a dehydration course for removing moisture from the clothes, and a drying course for drying the clothes. The washing machine control unit 3 refers to a series of washing programs stored in the washing machine memory unit 5, and instructs the washing machine function unit 4 to operate and drive the load device.

The washing machine memory unit 5 is configured to be able to memorize a series of washing programs as a washing course. In addition, the washing machine memory unit 5 in this embodiment stores image data showing the name assigned to each washing course. In this embodiment, the above-mentioned image data is defined as a screen display related to the itinerary name.

The washing machine communication part 2 is connected to the communication network 20 through a relay part (not shown), and is connected to the server communication part 31 or the terminal communication part 41 through the communication network 20. The washing machine communication unit 2 sends information related to the state of the washing machine 1 such as the power-on/off state and the operation status during washing operation to the server communication unit 31. In addition, the washing machine communication unit 2 receives control instructions from the server communication unit 31. The control instruction refers to an instruction to turn on and off the power, a reservation setting instruction to start operation at a predetermined time, an instruction to send the current state of the washing machine 1, and the like.

The washing machine operation display part 6 is composed of a touch panel, and is configured to display image data stored in the washing machine memory part 5, and can input the user's selection result. The washing machine operation display part 6 is controlled by the washing machine control part 3 and displays the operation status of a series of washing programs implemented by the washing machine function part 4.

The server 30 is built on the Internet, and includes a server communication unit 31, a processing unit 32, an operation screen generation unit 33, a user information unit 34, a setting information unit 35, and the like.

The server communication unit 31 is configured to be able to communicate with the washing machine 1 or the terminal 40 through the communication network 20, receive operation instructions sent from the terminal 40, and send control instructions to the washing machine 1.

The processing unit 32 integrates the operation instruction received from the terminal 40 and the current state of the washing machine 1 received from the washing machine 1, and determines whether the control instruction to the washing machine 1 is appropriate. For example, when the washing machine 1 is already in operation, the washing machine 1 may be in a state where it cannot accept reservation settings. Therefore, the processing unit 32 determines that the reservation setting instruction for the washing machine 1 is not sent to reduce unnecessary communication and suppress the communication volume. In addition, the processing unit 32 may also be provided on the washing machine 1. In the following, the processing unit 32 will be described as being located on the server 30.

The operation screen generation unit 33 generates an operation screen for the terminal 40 in accordance with the current state of the washing machine 1. For example, when the current state of the washing machine 1 is the initial standby, a screen for selecting a course or detailed settings is generated. The generated operation screen is sent to the terminal 40 through the server communication unit 31 and the communication network 20. In the following, the description of the generation of the operation screen will be omitted.

The user information unit 34 memorizes the information of the washing machine 1 registered in the registration of the start of use of the washing machine. The information memorized in the user information section 34 includes: the unique identification number of the washing machine 1 that is the individual identification ID, the user ID that identifies the user, the information related to the model of the washing machine 1 that is the individual information, and the use set by the user.者信息. In addition, user information may also include: user's name, gender, age, etc.

After registering the setting information of the customized itinerary described later, the setting information unit 35 associates and memorizes the individual identification ID and the setting information that has been set and input in each customized itinerary. The setting information includes: the name of the customized itinerary, that is, the itinerary name, and the control information of the washing machine function part 4, that is, the parameter setting. The customized itinerary will be described later.

The terminal 40 is a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet terminal, etc. owned by the user, and includes a terminal communication unit 41, a terminal operation display unit 42 and the like.

The terminal communication unit 41 has a function of sending and receiving information with the server 30, and performs: receiving an operation screen, or sending an operation instruction to the washing machine 1, sending and receiving setting information or usage setting information of the washing machine 1, and the like.

The terminal operation display unit 42 displays the operation screen sent by the server 30. The display method is conceived as a dedicated application installed on the terminal 40 for the washing machine 1, but software that has been installed in the terminal 40 in advance or an application that can be applied to a plurality of devices can also be applied. In the following, a dedicated application, that is, a washing machine application, will be used as an example for description.

In addition, the relationship between the washing machine 1, the server 30, and the terminal 40 is not limited to one-to-one. For example, a plurality of washing machines 1 may be connected to the server 30, whereby the server 30 can manage the washing machines 1 installed in a plurality of homes. In addition, a plurality of terminals 40 may be connected to one washing machine 1, whereby the washing machine 1 installed in the household can be used by a plurality of family members. In the following, a state in which a plurality of washing machines 1 are connected to the server 30 and a plurality of terminals 40 are connected to one washing machine 1 will be described as an example. (Login to use washing machine)

Using Fig. 3, description will be given for the registration of the start of use of the washing machine.

Fig. 3 is a sequence diagram of the use start registration of the washing system in the first embodiment.

When the user uses the washing application for the first time, he must register the washing machine to start use. After starting the registration of the use of the washing machine, the terminal 40 will request the individual identification ID of the washing machine 1 through the server 30 (step S1). The washing machine 1 transmits the individual identification ID through the server 30 (step S2). The terminal 40 requests the server 30 to register the use of the washing machine (step S3), and transmits the user ID, the individual identification ID, and the individual information of the washing machine 1 input by the user. In addition, the individual information is not sent by the terminal 40, but the server 30 may determine it based on the individual identification ID. The server 30 associates the user ID, the individual identification ID, and the individual information, and adds them as a record to the user information section 34 (step S4). When the server 30 notifies the terminal 40 of the result of the registration of the use of the washing machine (step S5), the registration of the use of the washing machine is completed. After the start and registration of the washing machine is completed, you can use the setting information registration, washing machine control, and main unit registration. (My family itinerary)

Use Fig. 4 to Fig. 8 to explain the setting information registration of the customized itinerary.

Fig. 4 is a sequence diagram of setting information registration of a custom schedule of the washing system in the first embodiment. Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the itinerary selection screen 101 displayed on the terminal of the laundry system in the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the my home itinerary selection screen 102 displayed on the terminal of the laundry system in the first embodiment.

In this embodiment, the "my home schedule" is defined as a washing program created by combining parameters that can be changed by the user operating the washing machine 1. "My Home Itinerary" includes "Sub-Itinerary" and "Customized Itinerary". In this embodiment, the “sub-stroke” is defined as a washing program that has been previously memorized in the washing machine's memory 5 at the time of manufacture, and the “customized stroke” is defined as a washing program created by the terminal 40.

As shown in FIG. 4, after the washing application is started in a state where the use of the washing machine has already been registered, the terminal 40 will request the server 30 to call up user information and send the user ID (step T1). The server 30 obtains the individual identification ID and individual information associated with the user ID from the user information section 34 (step T2), and sends them to the terminal 40 (step T3). In addition, when the setting information associated with the individual identification ID has been registered in the setting information section 35, the setting information may also be sent.

As shown in FIG. 5, the course selection screen 101 can optionally display operation modes such as "washing" which is the washing operation, "washing-drying" which displays the washing operation to the drying operation, or "drying" which is only the drying operation. In addition, the course selection screen 101 can optionally display: standard washing courses, namely "automatic course" or "my home course", "felt course" and so on. In addition, "automatic stroke" and "felt stroke" are exemplified as examples of washing procedures that have been previously memorized in the washing machine memory 5 at the time of manufacture. The washing program that has been memorized at the time of manufacture displayed on the itinerary selection screen 101 is not limited to a standard washing program or a washing program for washing blankets, but may also be a washing program for other purposes.

When the user selects "automatic stroke" or "felt stroke", the screen display will shift to the operation start screen 104A described later. When the user selects "My Home Itinerary" on the itinerary selection screen 101, the screen display will be transferred to the My Home Itinerary Selection screen 102.

As shown in Fig. 6, the my family schedule selection screen 102 can optionally display: "+make schedule", sub schedules exemplified as "favorites", "silent", "flush once", and exemplified as "daddy only" The customized itinerary that has been registered in the setting information part 35 (step T4). When the user selects "+make itinerary", the screen display will shift to the setting information input screen 103A described later (step T5a).

In the registered custom itinerary, as described later, the itinerary name entered and registered by the user will be displayed. In addition, "Confirm/Edit" is optionally displayed at the lower part of the itinerary name. When the user selects "Confirm/Edit", the screen display will shift to the setting information editing screen 103B (T5b). (The action of registering the setting information of the customized itinerary)

Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a setting information input screen of a customized schedule displayed on the terminal of the laundry system in the first embodiment. Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a setting information editing screen of a custom schedule displayed on the terminal of the laundry system in the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 7, the setting information input screen 103A is configured to allow input of a stroke name and parameter settings that can be changed by the user operating the washing machine 1 (step T6). In addition, the washing time, the number of flushes, the dehydration time, and the intensity of drying are exemplified as examples of parameters that can be changed by the user operating the washing machine 1. The user creates the favorite washing program by inputting the stroke name and combining various parameter settings. By assigning itinerary names to the customized itinerary that has been created, it is easy to distinguish multiple customized itineraries that have been created.

In the setting information input screen 103A, when the user selects "Run without registration", the terminal 40 will request the server 30 to control the washing machine, and send the individual identification ID and parameter settings. The operation after requesting the control of the washing machine is performed in the same manner as the operation of step C3, step C4, step C5, step C6, and step C7 described later. In the setting information input screen 103A, when the user selects "Login", the terminal 40 will request the server 30 to register the setting information, and send the individual identification ID and the setting information (step T6). The server 30 causes the setting information section 35 to add a record in which the individual identification ID and the setting information have been associated (step T7).

As shown in FIG. 8, the setting information editing screen 103B, like the setting information input screen 103A, is configured to edit the stroke name and parameter settings, and display the stroke name and parameter settings entered during production as default values. When the user selects "change" after changing the itinerary name or parameter setting, the terminal 40 will request the server 30 to register the setting information, and send the individual identification ID and the setting information (step T6). The server 30 associates the individual identification ID with the setting information, and makes the setting information section 35 edit the record (step T7).

Then, the server 30 sends the added and edited setting information registration message to the terminal 40 (step T8).

In this embodiment, it is assumed that the washing machine 1 is used by a plurality of family members, and a plurality of terminals 40 are connected to one washing machine 1. Therefore, there is a possibility that the parameter setting of the customized schedule may be changed by another terminal 40 without the user noticing it. Therefore, the setting information editing screen 103B displays the update time in the lower part of the screen, so that it can be easily confirmed whether any parameter changes have been applied by other terminals 40. (Start of washing operation when using sub-stroke)

Using FIGS. 9 to 12, the processing related to the washing machine control when the washing program has been previously memorized in the washing machine memory part 5 during operation and manufacturing is explained.

Fig. 9 is a time chart showing the washing machine control of the washing system in the first embodiment, which is previously memorized in the washing process of the washing machine. Fig. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an operation start screen displayed on the terminal of the washing system in the first embodiment. Fig. 11 is a diagram showing a washing machine operation display screen displayed on the washing machine of the washing system in the first embodiment. Fig. 12 is a diagram showing a terminal operation display screen displayed on the terminal of the laundry system in the first embodiment.

The operation start screen 104A of FIG. 10 is an example of the operation start screen when a washing program that has been stored in the washing machine memory section 5 in advance is selected at the time of manufacturing. After the washing course is selected in the course selection screen 101 (refer to FIG. 5), or the sub course is selected in the my home course selection screen 102 (refer to FIG. 6), the operation starts screen 104A. In addition, at this time, it can also be made that setting information such as reservation settings can be additionally input.

The operation start screen 104A displays: the terminal stroke name display section 43, which displays the stroke name of the selected washing program; the terminal operation start section 44, starts the operation; and the setting information 43a, including reservation settings and the like. Therefore, the user can start the washing operation of the washing machine 1 after confirming the selected washing course before starting the operation. When the terminal operation start unit 44 is operated on the operation start screen 104A, the terminal 40 starts processing related to washing machine control.

The terminal 40 requests the server 30 to control the washing machine at the start of the washing operation, and transmits the individual identification ID and control information (step U1). The control information includes information related to the selected washing course. The server 30 requests washing control of the washing machine 1 and starts the washing operation (step U2).

After the washing operation starts (step U3), the washing machine operation display unit 6 displays a message to start the washing operation, and then shifts to the washing machine operation display screen 201A that displays the current operation status. As shown in FIG. 11, the washing machine operation display screen 201A displays: the itinerary name display part 7, which displays the itinerary name of the washing course in operation; and the current itinerary display part 8, which displays the current operation status in a series of washing courses.

The itinerary name display part in this embodiment exemplifies "my house~silence~". Since the sub-stroke is a washing procedure previously memorized in the washing machine 1 at the time of manufacture, the image showing the name of the procedure is memorized in the washing machine memory 5 in advance. Therefore, the washing machine control unit 3 reads the screen related to the itinerary name stored in the washing machine memory unit 5, and displays it as the itinerary name on the itinerary name display unit 7 (refer to FIG. 11).

The washing machine 1 sends current control information to the server 30 at every predetermined time (step U4), and the server 30 notifies the terminal 40 of the operating status of the washing machine 1 based on the current control information (step U5).

As shown in Figure 12, the terminal operation display section 42 displays: the terminal stroke name display section 43, which displays the stroke name of the washing process in operation; and the terminal current stroke display section 45, which displays the current operation in a series of washing programs situation. In FIG. 12, as an example of the terminal itinerary name display unit 43, "my house~mute~" is exemplified, and as an example of the terminal current itinerary display unit 45, "remaining time: 30 minutes" and "current itinerary: washing" are exemplified , But not limited to this. (Start of washing operation when using custom schedule)

Use Figure 13 to Figure 16 to explain the processing related to the washing machine control during the operation of the customized schedule.

Fig. 13 is a time chart showing the washing machine control of the customized schedule of the washing system in the first embodiment. Fig. 14 is a diagram showing an operation start screen displayed on the terminal of the washing system in the first embodiment. Fig. 15 is a diagram showing a washing machine operation display screen displayed on the washing machine of the washing system in the first embodiment. Fig. 16 is a diagram showing a terminal operation display screen displayed on the terminal of the laundry system in the first embodiment.

After selecting a customized itinerary in the my home itinerary selection screen 102 (refer to FIG. 6), it will shift to the operation start screen 104B shown in FIG. 14. The operation start screen 104B, like the operation start screen 104A, displays: a terminal stroke name display section 43, a terminal operation start section 44, and setting information 43a including reservation settings and the like. In the operation start screen 104B, as an example of the itinerary name display unit 7, "my house~ only for dad~" is exemplified. When the terminal operation start unit 44 is operated on the operation start screen 104B, the terminal 40 starts processing related to washing machine control.

The terminal 40 requests the server 30 to control the washing machine at the start of the washing operation, and transmits the individual identification ID and control information (step C1). The control information when selecting a customized itinerary includes setting information related to the selected content such as the itinerary name. The server 30 obtains the parameter settings saved in the washing machine setting content table based on the received individual identification ID and control information (step C2), and reflects them in the control information (step C3).

The server 30 requests the washing machine 1 to start the washing operation, and transmits control information reflecting the setting (step C4). The washing machine 1 drives the washing machine function unit 4 and starts the washing operation based on the control information that has reflected the setting (step C5).

When the start of the washing operation is instructed by remote control operation or direct input operation to the washing machine 1, the washing machine control unit 3 will control the washing machine function unit 4 to start a series of washing programs in the selected washing course carried out. As shown in FIG. 15, the washing machine operation display screen 201B displays: the itinerary name display part 7, which displays the itinerary name of the washing course in operation; and the current itinerary display part 8, which displays the current operation status in a series of washing courses. The operation display part 6 of the washing machine will display the message of starting the washing operation, and then display the current operation status in a series of washing procedures.

The itinerary name display unit 7 displays the image displayed as "application" that has been stored in the washing machine memory unit 5 in advance during manufacture, and displays a message for executing a customized itinerary. In order to display the unique itinerary name registered in each customized itinerary, a plurality of text data must be combined for display, and the washing machine memory unit 5 has to memorize all the usable hiragana, katakana, kanji, letters, etc. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the image display related to the customized itinerary is unified as an "app" to reduce the amount of data memorized in the memory unit 5 of the washing machine. The image display showing the message that it is a customized itinerary is not limited to "application", and can also be other text displays such as "custom", or graphic displays such as icons.

When the washing machine 1 is running on a customized schedule, the current control information is sent to the server 30 at every predetermined time in the same manner as when the washing program is stored in the washing machine memory 5 during manufacturing operation (step C6). The server 30 notifies the terminal 40 of the operating status of the washing machine 1 based on the current control information (step C7).

As shown in Figure 16, the terminal operation display screen 105B displays: the terminal stroke name display part 43, which displays the stroke name of the washing course in operation; and the terminal current stroke display part 45, which displays the current operation in a series of washing courses situation.

In FIG. 16, as an example of the terminal stroke name display unit 43, "my house" is exemplified. As shown in FIG. 13, the server 30 responds to the washing machine control request of the washing machine 1 (step C4), the washing machine 1 responds to the washing machine control of the server 30 (step C6), and the server 30 responds to the washing machine control of the terminal 40 (step C4). C7) None of the information related to the itinerary name was sent or received. Since the information related to the itinerary name is text data and the amount of data is large, the communication volume can be suppressed by not sending and receiving information related to the itinerary name.

In addition, the terminal current itinerary display unit 45 displays the current operation status of a series of washing procedures based on the current control information received from the washing machine 1 through the server 30. Therefore, since the current control information received from the washing machine 1 does not contain information related to the itinerary name, the current itinerary display section 45 of the terminal does not display the itinerary name.

In addition, the following configuration may also be adopted: the server 30 or the terminal 40 memorizes information related to the itinerary name selected in step C1, and the current itinerary display section 45 of the terminal displays the itinerary name based on the memorized history. However, the reliability of the structure of displaying the current operating status only based on the current control information received from the washing machine 1 is relatively high. (Function, etc.)

As described above, the washing system in this embodiment includes the washing machine 1 and the terminal 40 configured to communicate with the washing machine 1 with each other. The washing machine 1 sends information related to the execution status of the washing operation to the terminal 40, and the terminal 40, based on the execution status of the washing operation, that is, the current control information, displays the terminal operation display screen 105A when executing a program that has been installed in the washing machine 1 in advance, and the execution The terminal operation display screen 105B at the time of the customized schedule created by the user input by the terminal 40 displays different washing operations.

In this way, the terminal operation display screen 105A and the terminal operation display screen 105B are created based on the control information received from the washing machine 1 that does not include data related to the itinerary name. Therefore, the amount of data sent and received can be reduced, and current control information with high reliability can be confirmed.

In addition, as in the present embodiment, the terminal 40 may send an instruction to execute a pre-loaded operation schedule, that is, a secondary schedule or a customized schedule, to the washing machine 1, and the washing machine 1 performs the washing operation according to the instruction.

The washing machine 1 in this embodiment is a washing machine 1 configured to be communicable with a terminal 40, and the operation display screen 201A of the washing machine when operating a sub-stroke that has been installed in the washing machine 1 in advance, and the executing user through the terminal 40 In the washing machine operation display screen 201B at the time of inputting and creating a customized schedule, the display is different.

In this way, since the washing machine operation display screen 201B displays the message of the operation customized schedule, it is not necessary to display the schedule name without combining plural text data. Therefore, it is not necessary for the washing machine memory section 5 to memorize all the text data used in the stroke name, so the amount of data memorized in the washing machine memory section 5 can be suppressed.

Also, like the washing machine 1 in this embodiment, the washing machine operation display unit 6 may be configured to display images and display the operation status of the washing operation, and the washing machine operation display unit 6 may display the name of the course when the sub course is executed. When executing a custom itinerary, a message to execute a custom itinerary is displayed.

In addition, as in the present embodiment, the terminal 40 may send an instruction to execute a sub-schedule or a customized schedule to the washing machine 1, and the washing machine 1 executes the washing operation according to the instruction. The laundry system in this embodiment includes a washing machine 1, a server 30 that can communicate with the washing machine 1, and a terminal 40 configured to communicate with the server 30 or the washing machine 1 with each other. The terminal 40 can create a customized itinerary by the user’s input operation. The customized itinerary is constituted by setting information. The aforementioned setting information includes: parameter settings made by combining a series of washing program control contents, and The name of the booked itinerary is the information related to the itinerary name. The terminal 40 sends the setting information to the server 30 (step T6). After the server 30 receives the washing machine control request to start the washing operation of the washing machine 1 from the terminal 40 (step C1), it does not send the itinerary name to the washing machine 1, but sends the control content based on the parameter setting to the washing machine 1 (step C4) , The washing machine 1 starts the washing operation according to the parameter setting (step C5).

The laundry system in this embodiment includes a washing machine 1, a server 30 that can communicate with the washing machine 1, and a terminal 40 configured to communicate with the server 30 or the washing machine 1 with each other. The terminal 40 can optionally display the operation schedule that has been previously installed in the washing machine 1, that is, the auxiliary schedule, or the custom schedule stored in the server 30. The server 30 will control the operation schedule that has been selected by the operation of the terminal 40 The information is sent to the washing machine 1, and the washing machine 1 runs according to the control information. The itinerary name display part 7 of the washing machine 1 displays the name of the itinerary when executing the sub-schedule, and displays the message of executing the custom-made itinerary when the custom-made itinerary is executed.

The laundry system in this embodiment includes a washing machine 1, a server 30 that can communicate with the washing machine 1, and a terminal 40 configured to communicate with the server 30. The terminal 40 sends the setting information related to the customized itinerary created by the user's operation to the server 30, and the server 30 creates the individual identification ID for identifying the washing machine 1 or the user ID for identifying the user and the setting information Associated and memorized in the setting information section 35. Before the terminal 40 sends the washing operation instruction for the washing machine 1 to perform the washing operation, it displays the itinerary name of the customized itinerary stored in the setting information section 35, and does not display the itinerary name on the screen displaying the washing operation status of the washing machine 1 Display. The washing application in this embodiment is a washing machine application installed in the terminal 40. The program includes a display step to optionally display the operation schedule. The aforementioned operation schedule includes: the operation schedule that has been previously installed in the washing machine 1 and the customized schedule that is not installed in the washing machine 1. In addition, the program causes the terminal 40 to execute: the sending step (step U1, step C1), sending the selected travel information related to the selected operation course to the washing machine; and the display step, receiving information related to the execution status of the washing machine 1 performing the operation course The information (step U5, step C7) is displayed differently when the washing machine 1 executes the sub-schedule and when the washing machine 1 executes the customized itinerary. (Second Embodiment)

The washing system in the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the selected custom schedule can be memorized in the washing machine memory 5. In the present embodiment, the operation of memorizing the customized schedule in the washing machine memory 5 is defined as the main body registration. Hereinafter, regarding the registration of the main body, the same configuration as in the first embodiment will be described using the same symbols. (Registration on the body)

Use Figure 17 to Figure 20 to explain ontology registration.

Fig. 17 is a time chart showing the registration of the main body of the customized schedule of the washing system in the second embodiment. Fig. 18 is a diagram showing a my home itinerary selection screen displayed on the terminal of the laundry system in the second embodiment. Fig. 19 is a diagram showing a registration location selection screen displayed on the terminal of the laundry system in the second embodiment. Fig. 20 is a diagram showing a my home itinerary selection screen displayed on the washing machine of the washing system in the second embodiment. In addition, with respect to the same configuration as the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are assigned, and the description is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 18, the my home itinerary selection screen 106 in this embodiment displays "APP (1, 2, 3...)" as an identifier for the customized itinerary. The identifier is automatically assigned when each customized itinerary is created and registered. In addition, since the identifier is assigned to identify each customized itinerary, it can be any of numbers, text, graphics, and colors. Also, no identifier is required. In this embodiment, the description will be given as an example of the registration of the custom itinerary of "APP1" "For Dad".

As shown in Figure 17, when you choose to create a itinerary, or select a custom itinerary in the my itinerary selection screen 106 (step V1), the registration location selection screen 107 (refer to Figure 19). In the registration location selection screen 107, the storage location illustrated as "favorite 2" or "favorite 3" is optionally displayed. In the registration location selection screen 107, when you select "Favorite 2" or "Favorite 3", or "Move to the confirmation/editing screen without saving" (step V2), the screen display will shift to the setting information input screen 103A (Refer to Fig. 7) (Step V3). In this embodiment, the case where "favorite 2" is selected is taken as an example to describe the operation after the input in the setting information input screen 103A is completed.

The terminal 40 makes a washing machine registration request to the server 30, and transmits information related to the individual identification ID, setting information, and registration location (step V4). The server 30 makes a washing machine registration request to the washing machine 1, and sends information related to the individual identification ID, setting information, and registration location (step V5). The washing machine 1 is to store the identifier and parameter settings in the designated registration location, namely "favorite 2" (step V6), in a predetermined area in the washing machine memory part 5, and associate it with the individual identification ID, setting information, and registration The information about the location is sent to the server 30. The server 30 will determine that the main body registration has been successful, and add the setting information including the identifier, the stroke name, and the parameter setting to the setting information section 35 as a record.

The washing machine operation display unit 6 selectively displays a plurality of sub-schedules and "favorite 2" and "favorite 3" on the my home schedule selection screen 202 (refer to FIG. 20). In this embodiment, since the setting information in step V6 has been memorized in "Favorite 2", the identifier "APP1" is displayed at the bottom of "Favorite 2".

When the user selects "Favorite 2" by operating the operation and display part 6 of the washing machine, the washing machine 1 will start a washing operation with a custom schedule according to the setting information that has been memorized in "Favorite 2".

In addition, it may be configured to exchange the order of step V2 and step V3, whereby the storage location of washing machine 1 can be selected after the content of each parameter is determined in step V3 (step V2).

In addition, in the server 30, the setting information may be stored in the setting information section 35 (step V8) before step V9. In this case, step V9 only needs to send the identifier and parameter settings. In this way, the amount of data sent and received between the washing machine 1 and the server 30 can be reduced, and therefore the amount of communication can be suppressed. (Function, etc.)

The laundry system in this embodiment includes: a washing machine 1, a server 30 that can communicate with the washing machine 1, and a terminal 40 configured to communicate with the server 30 or the washing machine 1, and the server 30 has a memory user The setting information section 35 of a plurality of customized schedules input by the terminal 40, the washing machine 1 has a washing machine memory section 5 that can memorize the customized schedule received from the server 30, and the customized schedule is stored in the washing machine memory section 5. In the main body registration process, the terminal 40 sends the customized itinerary and the identifier corresponding to the customized itinerary to the washing machine 1 through the server 30, the washing machine memory unit 5 memorizes the correspondence between the customized itinerary and the identifier, and the washing machine 1 is in the selection of the itinerary. On the screen, the identifier is displayed.

In this way, it is not necessary to provide a function for the washing machine 1 to display the itinerary name, and the customized itinerary can be memorized in the washing machine memory 5. Therefore, the amount of data sent and received between the washing machine 1 and the server 30 can be suppressed. (Other embodiments)

As described above, as an example of the technique disclosed in this application, the first embodiment and the second embodiment have been described. However, the technology in this disclosure is not limited to this.

Therefore, other embodiments are exemplified below.

In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, as an example of a washing machine, a washing machine with a drying function has been described. Since the washing machine only needs to be able to perform the washing operation, it may not have the drying function.

In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, as an example of a customized itinerary, a customized itinerary created by input from the terminal 40 has been described. Since the customized schedule may be a schedule that is not previously installed in the washing machine, it is not limited to an operation schedule created by input from the terminal 40. For example, it can also be produced by a washing machine manufacturer and published through the server.

In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, as an example of a customized itinerary, the customized itinerary included in our itinerary is explained. The customized itinerary may not be my home itinerary that is constituted by a combination of parameters that can be changed by the user operating the washing machine 1. That is, the custom schedule is not limited to a combination of parameters that can be changed by the user operating the washing machine 1, as long as it is constituted by a combination of parameters required to control the washing machine functional unit 4. For example, it can also be constituted by parameters such as water level, water temperature, stirring speed, air volume in the drying process, heating temperature in the drying process, and total operating time.

In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the touch panel has been described as an example of the operation display unit of the washing machine.

Various embodiments of the user interface (washing machine operation display unit) between the device and the user of the present disclosure are conceivable. The washing machine operation display unit can also be configured to include either or both of the input interface and the output interface. In addition, the input interface and output interface can be set separately. The input interface is used for the user to input information to the device of the present disclosure. The output interface is used for the device of the present disclosure to output information to the user.

As the input interface, various implementations are conceivable. For example, the input interface may be constituted by mechanical operating components. In addition, the touch panel is not limited to a contact type object, and a non-contact type object may also be used. In addition, the device of the present disclosure can also be used as an input interface to receive the sound emitted by the user. As such a structure, it is equivalent to a smart speaker.

In addition, various embodiments are conceivable as an output interface. For example, the output interface can also be constituted by a display. As the display, a display such as a liquid crystal display and an organic EL display can be used. The user interface can be installed in the device of the present disclosure, or can be installed separately from the device of the present disclosure. When the user interface is set separately from the device of the present disclosure, the user interface and the device of the present disclosure can communicate by wire or wireless.

The washing machine control part in this disclosure only needs to be a controller that can control the device in this disclosure. The controller can be implemented in various ways. For example, a processor can also be used as a controller. As long as the processor is used as the controller, the processor can read the program from the memory medium storing the program, and the processor executes the program, thereby performing various processing. Therefore, it is possible to change the processing content by changing the program stored in the storage medium, so the degree of freedom to control the change of the content can be increased. Examples of processors include CPU (Central "Processing Unit), MPU (Micro-Processing "Unit), and the like. As the storage medium, for example, there are hard disks, flash memory, and optical discs. In addition, as a controller, wiring logic whose program cannot be rewritten can also be used. As long as the wiring logic is used as the controller, the increase in processing speed is very effective. As the wiring logic, for example, there are ASIC (Application Specific Integrated "Circuit) etc." Also, as a controller, it can be realized by combining a processor and wiring logic. As long as the processor and wiring logic are combined to realize the controller, the freedom of software design can be increased and the processing speed can be increased. In addition, a single semiconductor element may constitute a controller and a circuit having a function different from that of the controller. As circuits with different functions, for example, there are A/D and D/A conversion circuits. In addition, the controller may be composed of one semiconductor element or may be composed of a plurality of semiconductor elements. When it is composed of a plurality of semiconductor elements, each of the controls described in the scope of the patent application may be realized by mutually different semiconductor elements. In addition, the controller can also be constituted by a configuration including semiconductor elements and passive components such as resistors or capacitors.

The communication part of the washing machine in the present disclosure only needs to be connected to the communication network through the relay part. For example, the communication part of the washing machine may be connected to the relay part by wire, or may be connected to the relay part wirelessly.

The wired connection method includes, for example, a wired LAN conforming to the Ethernet (Ethernet: registered trademark) standard, or a wired connection using an optical fiber cable. Wireless connection methods include wireless LAN corresponding to IEEE802.11 for wireless communication with WiFi (wireless network: registered trademark) routers, the 3rd generation mobile communication system (commonly known as 3G), the 4th generation mobile communication system (commonly known as 4G), The 5th generation mobile communication system (commonly known as 5G), WiMax (Global Interoperability for Microwave Access: Registered Trademark) corresponding to IEEE 802.16, or LPWA (Low Power Wide Area), etc. In addition, there are Bluetooth (Bluetooth: Registered Trademark) communication, NFC (Near Field Communication) communication via loop antenna, infrared communication, etc. for wireless connection at a short distance.

The relay unit is assumed to be the aforementioned WiFi router or gateway, and an external terminal corresponding to 3G or 4G.

As described above, the present disclosure can be applied to devices that communicate with terminals or servers. Specifically, the present disclosure can be applied to devices represented by washing machines, air conditioners, refrigerators, microwave ovens, and the like.

1: washing machine 2: Washing machine communication department 3: Washing machine control unit 4: Washing machine function department 5: Washing machine memory 6: Washing machine operation display 7: Itinerary name display 8: Current itinerary display 20: Communication network 30: server 31: Server Communication Department 32: Processing Department 33: Operation screen generation department 34: User Information Department 35: Setting up the information department 40: terminal 41: Terminal Communication Department 42: Terminal operation display 43: Terminal stroke name display 43a: Setting information 44: Terminal operation start part 45: Terminal current itinerary display 101: Itinerary selection screen 102, 106, 202: My home itinerary selection screen 103A: Setting information input screen 103B: Setting information editing screen 104A, 104B: Operation start screen 105A, 105B: terminal operation display screen 107: Login location selection screen 201A, 201B: Washing machine operation display screen C1~C7, S1~S5, T1~T4, T5a, T5b, T6~T8, U1~U5, V1~V9: steps

Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control system of the washing system in the first embodiment.

Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the structure of a database of the laundry system in the first embodiment.

Fig. 3 is a sequence diagram of the use start registration of the washing system in the first embodiment.

Fig. 4 is a sequence diagram of setting information registration of a custom schedule of the washing system in the first embodiment.

Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the itinerary selection screen displayed on the terminal of the laundry system in the first embodiment.

Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a my home itinerary selection screen displayed on the terminal of the laundry system in the first embodiment.

Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a setting information input screen of a customized schedule displayed on the terminal of the laundry system in the first embodiment.

Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a setting information editing screen of a custom schedule displayed on the terminal of the laundry system in the first embodiment.

Fig. 9 is a time chart showing the washing machine control of the washing system in the first embodiment, which is previously memorized in the washing process of the washing machine.

Fig. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an operation start screen displayed on the terminal of the washing system in the first embodiment.

Fig. 11 is a diagram showing a washing machine operation display screen displayed on the washing machine of the washing system in the first embodiment.

Fig. 12 is a diagram showing a terminal operation display screen displayed on the terminal of the laundry system in the first embodiment.

Fig. 13 is a time chart showing the washing machine control of the customized schedule of the washing system in the first embodiment.

Fig. 14 is a diagram showing an operation start screen displayed on the terminal of the washing system in the first embodiment.

Fig. 15 is a diagram showing a washing machine operation display screen displayed on the washing machine of the washing system in the first embodiment.

Fig. 16 is a diagram showing a terminal operation display screen displayed on the terminal of the laundry system in the first embodiment.

Fig. 17 is a time chart showing the registration of the main body of the customized schedule of the washing system in the second embodiment.

Fig. 18 is a diagram showing a my home itinerary selection screen displayed on the terminal of the laundry system in the second embodiment.

Fig. 19 is a diagram showing a registration location selection screen displayed on the terminal of the laundry system in the second embodiment.

Fig. 20 is a diagram showing a my home itinerary selection screen displayed on the washing machine of the washing system in the second embodiment.

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Claims (10)

A laundry system with: A washing machine and a terminal configured to communicate with the aforementioned washing machine, The aforementioned washing machine sends information related to the execution status of the washing operation to the aforementioned terminal, Based on the information related to the execution status of the aforementioned washing operation, the aforementioned terminal displays different washing operation display according to the execution of the course that has been installed in the aforementioned washing machine in advance, and the execution of the customized course created by the user input to the aforementioned terminal . For example, the washing system of claim 1, wherein the washing machine receives an instruction to execute any one of the pre-loaded itinerary and the customized itinerary sent by the terminal, and executes the washing operation according to the aforementioned instruction. A washing machine configured to be able to communicate with a terminal, the washing machine is equipped with a display unit that displays the operating status of the washing operation, and the display unit is manufactured in accordance with the execution of a program that has been pre-installed in the washing machine and the user's input to the terminal In the case of the customized itinerary, different displays are performed. For example, the washing machine of claim 3, wherein the display unit is configured to display images, and displays the name of the previously loaded itinerary when executing the previously-loaded itinerary, and displays the execution of the aforementioned customized itinerary when the aforementioned customized itinerary is executed. Information about the itinerary. Such as the washing machine of claim 3 or 4, wherein the washing machine receives an instruction to execute any one of the pre-loaded itinerary and the customized itinerary sent by the terminal, and executes the washing operation according to the foregoing instruction. A laundry system comprising: a washing machine, a server that can communicate with the washing machine, and a terminal configured to communicate with the server or the washing machine, The aforementioned terminal can create a customized itinerary through the user’s input operation, The aforementioned custom itinerary is constituted by setting information. The aforementioned setting information includes: parameter settings made by combining the control contents of a series of washing programs, and information related to the name of the aforementioned custom itinerary, that is, the name of the itinerary. The aforementioned terminal sends the aforementioned setting information to the aforementioned server, After receiving the request from the terminal to start the washing operation of the washing machine, the server does not send the itinerary name to the washing machine, but sends the control content of the washing operation based on the parameter setting to the washing machine. The aforementioned washing machine starts washing operation according to the aforementioned parameter settings. A laundry system comprising: a washing machine, a server that can communicate with the washing machine, and a terminal configured to communicate with the server or the washing machine, The aforementioned terminal can optionally display the itinerary that has been loaded in the washing machine in advance, or the customized itinerary that is memorized in the aforementioned server, The server sends control information related to the operation schedule selected by the operation of the terminal to the washing machine, and the washing machine performs operation according to the control information, The washing machine displays the name of the itinerary when executing the pre-loaded itinerary, and displays the message of executing the custom-made itinerary when executing the custom-made itinerary. A laundry system comprising: a washing machine, a server that can communicate with the washing machine, and a terminal configured to communicate with the server or the washing machine, The server or the terminal has a memory unit that can memorize a plurality of customized itineraries created by the user input to the terminal, The washing machine has a washing machine memory unit that can memorize the custom schedule received from the server, In the process of registering the aforementioned custom schedule in the body registration process of the aforementioned washing machine memory unit, The aforementioned terminal sends the aforementioned customized itinerary and the identifier corresponding to the aforementioned customized itinerary to the aforementioned washing machine through the aforementioned server, The washing machine memory unit memorizes the correspondence between the custom schedule and the identifier, and the washing machine displays the identifier on the screen for selecting the schedule. A program is a program of washing machine application installed on the terminal. The aforementioned program is used to make the terminal execute: The display step can optionally display the operation schedule. The aforementioned operation schedule includes: a schedule previously installed in the washing machine and a customized schedule not installed in the aforementioned washing machine; The sending step is to send information related to the aforementioned operation schedule that has been selected to the aforementioned washing machine; and In the display step, information related to the execution status of the washing machine executing the operation schedule is received, and different displays are performed according to the case that the washing machine executes the schedule installed in the washing machine and the case that the washing machine executes the custom schedule. For example, the program of claim 9 does not display the information related to the itinerary name of the customized itinerary when it receives information related to the execution status of the aforementioned washing machine executing the aforementioned operation schedule, and the aforementioned washing machine executes the customized itinerary.

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