WO2011067312A1

WO2011067312A1 - Control and display device for a user interface in a program-controlled household appliance

Info

Publication number: WO2011067312A1
Application number: PCT/EP2010/068686
Authority: WO
Inventors: Johannes Geyer
Original assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH
Priority date: 2009-12-03
Filing date: 2010-12-02
Publication date: 2011-06-09
Also published as: DE102009047466A1

Abstract

The invention relates to the user interface of a control and display device in a program-controlled household appliance, having a first electronic display (1) on which a plurality of display fields (4) are disposed, each for different value indicators ("basics") of a parameter (program group) that is uniform in all display fields (4). The display fields (4) can be individually activated by way of an input device (3) for selecting an operating process in the machine. The display fields (4) are particularly distinguishable by the description thereof from the information of the other display fields (4). Further parameters display further values (5 to 8) that can be accessed individually on a second display (2). In order for users of the control and display device to be able to make a selection more quickly by means of clever arrangement of the available choices, and thereby reach a goal more quickly by means of fewer operating actions under better organization of the program combinations that are individually selected more frequently, but at the same time to retain a high number of potential settings, in particular a wide variety of programs without overtasking the users, the input device (3) has at least three functions, of which a first function serves for selecting and a second function for activating the value indicators (4) of the first display (1), and a third function serves for selecting the value indicators (5 to 8) from the second display (2).

Description

Operating and display device for a control panel in a program-controlled household machine

The invention is based on an operating and display device for a control panel in a program-controlled household appliance with a first electronic display on which a plurality of display fields are arranged for each different value information of a uniform parameter in all display fields, by an input device individually for Selection can be made effective for a processing process in the machine and in the display panel of the display, which is activated for retrieval by means of the input device, stand by the presentation in a special way from the information of the remaining display fields, and at least a second display, on which individually retrievable values of further parameters can be displayed.

Such a device is through the older application

DE 10 2009 001 784.4 known to the copyright holder. In it, the selected and effectively switched value of the uniform parameter is already highlighted by a special representation compared to the information in the other display fields. Here, however, a list is offered with a variety of programs, the selection of which represents a large number of less clear offers, so that the selection for the user but again not as comfortable as desired. In addition, a selection of individual variable parameter values has to be made afterwards. The invention is therefore based on the object by skillful staggering of the offers to make the selection faster and thereby to come to more clearly the clarity of the individually frequently selected program compilations by less operator actions faster. At the same time, however, a high number of setting options, in particular a high program variety, should be obtained without overstraining the users. According to the invention this object is achieved by the characterizing part of claim 1, characterized in that the input device is equipped with at least three functions, of which a first function for selecting and a second function for activating the value information of the first display and a third function to select values from the second display.

As a result, the selection of a program group from a clear number of groups can be taken as the first step for the selection of a desired treatment program, which in the simplest case (in the case of the automatic group) can already lead to a complete treatment program. Otherwise, there is only one more choice to make from a program listed in the list of the second display, which contains program listings that are repeatedly called up by the user. With two complete input treatments, a usable program composition is already available in any case. In this way, the respective selection can be designed so self-explanatory and self-explanatory that for the selection of a suitable program compilation no manual must be taken to hand. If, however, deviations from the first program offer are made, the values of individual parameters can of course be changed; that would be a third input treatment, but rarely needed in the regular practice of households.

Advantageously, the device according to the invention can be further developed in such a way that the input device includes a rotary selector, which allows as a function to be effected by turning selection of one of the values of the uniform parameter (program group). Rotary voters are well-known to users, so there will be no fear of a first input. For increased attention-seeking, the values displayed on this display may flash together for a short time after the control and indicator has been turned on.

This input device, for. As the rotary selector, may advantageously include a switch for the second function, which enables the activated value of the selected value of the uniform parameter (program group). Instead of this active activation circuit, an automatic time function can also be used. be deposited after a certain time since the last selection act, for. B. after 5 seconds, by itself the effective circuit makes the selected value.

For example, if the input device is a rotary selector, the switch may consist of a page shift function of the rotary selector in the direction of the selected value indication for the activation of the uniform parameter (program group). This mechanical function of the rotary selector is extremely obvious, because the desire to activate the selected value indication suggests a lateral displacement movement directed towards the selected value indication. This movement may usefully involve an electrical activation circuit, so that the request is obviously met.

Instead, but also the switch in a push function of the rotary selector for the effective switching of the value of the uniform parameter (program group) exist. Such an input treatment for the activation of the selected value specification is likewise not foreign to users. On the other hand, such a measure can also be realized by virtue of the fact that the switch consists of a touch function of the display field of the selected value specification for the activation of the uniform parameter (program group).

In all these examples, the operating and display device can be configured such that, after activating the selected value specification, the effectiveness of the input device or of the rotary selector is automatically switched over to the settable value specifications of the second display.

[001 1] In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, however, the rotary selector includes two independently movable planes of rotation, one plane of rotation of which enables selection and activation of the value indication, while the other plane of rotation provides the third function of selecting values from the second display contains. For this purpose, for example, the one plane of rotation for selecting and activating the value specification may contain a pointer nose. Instead of this or in addition, the effectively switched value indication can be characterized by a light-emitting frame. These and other advantageous embodiments according to the subclaims and the description can individually or in combination with one another embody the invention advantageously.

The exemplary embodiments of the invention illustrated in the drawing are explained in more detail below. In the drawing show

1 shows a control panel of the operating and display device according to the invention with a first display for value information on selectable program groups,

2 shows a control panel according to FIG. 1 with displaceable rotary selector for the activation of a selected program group, here the group "basics",

3 shows a control panel according to FIG. 2, here with activated program group "memory",

4 shows a control panel according to FIG. 1, in which the activation of the selected program group, here "basics", is indicated by a light-emitting frame,

5 shows a control panel similar to that of FIG. 1 with a rotary selector with two levels, the rotary part of which is provided with a pointer nose for the reference to the value of value currently selected, and FIG

Fig. 6, the first display of the control panel of FIG. 5 in perspective

View.

The control panels shown in the drawing can be part of a washing machine, a drying machine, a Geschirrspülmaschi ne, a cooker or any other electrically operated domestic appliance, which is controlled by programs. In the illustrated examples, the control panel is defined by the value shown as part of a washing machine. Such a control panel is formed by a first display 1 and a second display 2, of which the first display 1 for displaying value information provided in the program control program groups, here for the value "automatic", "basics", "Specials "and" memory ", serves. The representation of the value data is shown here by way of example only. You can instead of the illustrated backlighting in the surface pressure and / or by marking in the form of glowing LEDs o. The like. Be shown. Each of these program groups contains at least one of certain parameters - shown as value data 5 to 8 in the second display 2 - composite program sequence for the treatment of the goods to be treated in this household appliance.

For example, the program group with the value "automatic" is designed such that a single program sequence is offered, which is composed exclusively of parameter options selected by the machine (value data 5 to 8). determined half of the machine whose individual measured or calculated values on the currently to be treated goods automatically assigned parts of the program sequence (time, mechanics, temperature, chemistry according to the Sinner circle) automatically.

[0017] The program group with the value "basics" summarizes washing programs which repeatedly occur for certain textile groups, for example "easy-care", "colored laundry", "wool", etc. Here, the second display 2 always shows that program combination in FIG striking way, z. In large characters, which had been selected at the time of last use.

In the program group with the value indication "Specials", for example, special programs are offered, such as "extra centrifuging" with different spin speeds, "pumping out", "bleaching" or the like.

The program group with the value "memory" is provided for program compilations, which the user has put together individually.How such an individual program compilation is made, is not part of the invention and for these reasons is not shown in detail. The control and display devices shown in Fig. 1 to 6 all contain a rotary selector 3, with which the desired program group 4 can be selected. The program group with the value "automatic" is selected in Fig. 1. This selection is indicated by the indication of the value "automatic". Regardless of how soft this selection can be effectively switched, it can first by simple lighting in a particular color, eg. B. in red, or be displayed by flashing the illumination. To indicate the activation of this selection - in whatever way - can then the illumination of this display accordingly in a different color, eg. B. in green, or in continuous illumination.

When selecting the value "automatic" in the first display 1, the program composition "automatic 40-60 ° C 1200 U / min 1: 20 min" is illuminated as values in the second display 2 immediately. Once the selection "automatic" has been confirmed in display 1 and thus activated, the program composition shown in display 2 can be started, for example by pressing rotary selector 3 or by pressing a separate button or button, which is not shown here automatic program, which determine the individual parameter options by a more or less complex sensor technology in the device.

2 shows how the activation of a selected program group-in this case the value specification "basics" -can be carried out, for example, in that the rotary selector 3 is designed such that it is arranged in the four possible selection positions transversely to its axis of rotation in the direction of the arrow 13 - in the example shown in Fig. 2, the rotary selector 3 has been moved laterally to the value indication "basics", this selection being confirmed by the transverse movement. Promptly the preferred program combination "Color wash" 40 ° C 1400 U / min 1: 45 "was indicated as value indications in the display 2, which had already been selected at the last use. In order for the user to recognize that other program compilations are possible in this program group, this preferred program compilation is displayed in a short list along with two other program compilations shown in smaller font. In addition, two arrows 9 and 10 down and up indicate that there are more program compilations in the list. After activating the selection for the value specification "basics", the user can scroll through this list by further turning the rotary selector 3 and thereby call in each case further program positions in the display 2.

Since the values 5 to 8 for the parameters "type of laundry", "temperature", "spin speed" and "duration" are always displayed in the same places in the display 2, for example, these locations as a touch or touch keys to change the displayed parameter values be educated. Then, for example, the one and / or other tapped value specification 5 to 8 would be changeable before the then newly composed program is started. At the next use and selection of this program compilation, the now changed parameter value would again be selected.

As a further example of the type described in Fig. 2, Fig. 3 shows the activation of the selected program group with the value "memory" for the obvious already own program compilations were made by moving transversely - in the direction of arrow 13 - the rotary selector 3. The display 2 shows namely a list of individual program compilations, from which the one with the value specified "favorite shirt" is highlighted. Therein, the parameter values are 30 ° C, 1000 U / min and 0:45 assigned as value information that can be used to start the program unchanged or changed in parts, as already described for Fig. 2. However, scrolling could also select another individual program from the list and apply it unchanged and possibly partially change it.

4 shows another form of confirmation of the selected and activated value specification "basics." In whatever way the effectiveness of the selected program group has been switched to the value "basics", z. B. by pressure on the rotary knob 3; this effectiveness is indicated by a frame 1 1 illuminating in addition to the luminous value indication "basics." Instead of a pressure on the rotary selector 3, the effectiveness of the program group with the value "basics" can also be indicated by touching - indicated by the arrow 12 - the display surface of the indication of value 4 are activated. Again, of course, the values of the parameters in the display 2 are individually variable again. A further advantageous possibility for the design of the activation of the displayed program group results from the division of the rotary selector 3 shown in FIG. 5 and 6. The rotary knob 3 contains two mutually independently movable planes of rotation 14 and 15 - they can opaque or stepped on each other - ordered and / or be different in diameter and in height - its one plane of rotation 14, the selection of the program group 4 and the effectiveness of their value, for. For example, "basics", while the other plane of rotation 15 occupies the third function for selecting program compositions or value data 5 to 8 from the second display 2. For the obvious selection of the respective program group 4 by a plane of rotation 14 of the rotary selector 3 is used one at the

Rotary level 14 attached pointer nose 16, which points to the selected program group 4. During the selection, the assigned value "basics" may again flash or show a selection color, or even simply light up steadily After confirmation of its effectiveness, the display may change to steady light or to an active color or additional lighting up of the frame 1 1.

Instead of or in addition to the selection of four program groups shown and their arrangement on the display 1, a different selection and / or arrangement may be provided. In particular, this naturally applies to other types of household appliances. Also, each last made choice immediately after switching on the control and display device appear. As a result, it often does not have to be started all over again, often with the same succession of selections. Of course, a recurring selection is still to be confirmed or changed if necessary. The offers of parameters are only examples and can be supplemented, put together differently or reduced. If the rotary knob 3 is designed in accordance with FIGS. 5 and 6 with one plane of rotation 14 larger in diameter than the other plane of rotation 15, the rotary knob 3 can also be designed in such a way that the one plane of rotation 14 with a sink for sinking the other Rotary level 15 is equipped. The lowering movement can simultaneously serve as a main switch function.

Claims

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1 . Operating and display device for a control panel in a program-controlled household machine with a first electronic display (1) on which a plurality of display fields (4) for each different value specifications ("basics") of a uniform in all display fields (4) parameter (program group) are arranged which can be activated individually by an input device (3) for selection to a machining process in the machine and which is active in that display field (4) of the display (1) which is activated for retrieval by means of the input device (3) by the representation in a special way from the information of the remaining display fields (4) stand out, and at least one second display (2) on the individually retrievable value indications (5 to 8) of further parameters can be displayed, characterized in that the input device (3 ) is provided with at least three functions, one of which is to select and one second e function for activating the value data (4) of the first display (1) and a third function for selecting the value data (5 to 8) from the second display (2) is used.

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the input device includes a rotary selector (3), which allows as a function to be effected by rotation selection of one of the value specifications (4) of the unitary parameter (program group).

3. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the input device includes a switch for the second function, which enables the activation of the selected value specification (4) of the uniform parameter (program group).

4. Device according to claim 2 and 3, characterized in that the switch in a side shift function (arrow 13) of the rotary selector (3) in the direction to the selected value specification (4) for the activation of the uniform parameter (program group).

5. Device according to claim 2 and 3, characterized in that the switch in a push function of the rotary selector (3) for the activation of the value specification (4) of the uniform parameter (program group) consists.

6. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the switch in a touch function of the display panel of the selected value specification (4) for the effective activation of the uniform parameter (program group) consists.

7. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the rotary selector (3) comprises two mutually independently movable planes of rotation (14, 15) whose one plane of rotation (14) allows the selection and the effective switching of the value (4) while the other plane of rotation (15) contains the third function for selecting the value indications (5 to 8) from the second display (2).

8. Device according to claim 7, characterized in that the one plane of rotation (14) for selecting and activating the value specification (4) contains a pointer nose (16).

9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the effectively switched value indication (4) by a light-emitting frame (1 1) is characterized.

10. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the uniform parameter relates to a manageable number of small program groups for which a maximum of five different values (4) are required.

1 1. Device according to claim 10, characterized in that a program group ("automatic") relates to a program composition in which automatic see estimates of the material to be processed lead to an automatic compilation of the required parameter values.

12. Device according to claim 10, characterized in that a program group ("basics") relates to program compilations, which are listed in a list of the second display (2) and contain basic programs for different types of goods to be treated.

13. A device according to claim 10, characterized in that a program group ("Specials") relates to program compilations, which are listed in a list of the second display (2) and contain special programs that are rarely used.

14. Device according to claim 10, characterized in that a program group ("memory") relates to program compilations containing by the user by hand to enter values (5 to 8) of individual parameters of a treatment program for each individual compilations of goods to be treated.