WO2013111205A1 - Electrical machinery and apparatus - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an electric device that operates in a plurality of strokes.
- washing machine equipped with a remaining time display function for notifying the user of the remaining operation time.
- the remaining time is displayed on a display unit included in the washing machine, which is an indication of the end time for the user.
- washing machine has been proposed in which a portable information terminal that performs infrared communication with a washing machine displays the remaining time until the end time of the washing machine (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
- FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a configuration of a conventional washing machine and information terminal.
- the washing machine 1 includes a washing / rinsing / dehydrating / drying unit 2, a control unit 3 that controls the washing / rinsing / dehydrating / drying unit 2, and a communication unit 4.
- the washing machine 1 communicates (data transmission / reception) with the information terminal 10 via the communication unit 4.
- the information terminal 10 includes a communication unit 11, an operation unit 12, a display unit 13, and a control unit 14.
- a user operates the operation unit 12 and instructs the washing machine 1 to perform washing via the communication unit 11.
- the communication unit 11 receives the remaining time until the end of washing from the washing machine 1, and the display unit 13 displays the received remaining time.
- the drying time is adjusted. In these cases, the washing time is longer than the time displayed at the start of operation. For example, at the start of driving, if the remaining 3 hours are displayed, washing is completed after the scheduled 3 hours. However, if the remaining time is changed by adding a new process during operation and increasing the operation time, washing may not end after 3 hours as a result.
- the remaining time of the washing machine changes every moment. For this reason, when an information terminal that communicates wirelessly with a washing machine displays the remaining time, the information is frequently displayed with the washing machine in order to synchronize the remaining time displayed on the washing machine and the remaining time displayed on the information terminal in real time. I need to communicate. However, in this case, the communication load increases, and particularly when the information terminal wirelessly communicates with another electrical device, communication data collision occurs and communication is likely to fail. In order to reduce the communication load, a washing machine that transmits the remaining time and the driving status to the information terminal at predetermined time intervals has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 2).
- FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the configuration of another conventional washing machine and information terminal.
- the washing machine 21 includes at least a washing / rinsing / dehydrating / drying unit 22, a control unit 23 that controls the washing / rinsing / dehydrating / drying unit 22, a communication unit 24, and a display unit 25.
- the control unit 23 calculates the remaining time indicating how much time is required until the driving (washing, rinsing, dehydration or drying) is completed, and displays the calculation result of the remaining time on the display unit 25 as needed.
- the washing machine 21 communicates (data transmission / reception) with the information terminal 30 via the communication unit 24.
- the communication unit 24 transmits the remaining time to the information terminal 30 at predetermined time intervals.
- the information terminal can communicate with another electrical device other than the washing machine, and can display not only information relating to the washing machine but also information irrelevant to the washing machine such as information relating to other home appliances.
- the information terminal communicates with the washing machine, receives information on the current driving situation, and notifies the information.
- the operation of the washing machine can be broadly classified into washing operation, rinsing operation, dehydration operation and drying operation.
- the washing operation can be more specifically classified into a washing amount determination process, a water supply process, a tapping washing process, a fir tree washing process, a standing washing process, and a draining process.
- the time required for each process is shortened, and for example, the washing amount determination process is several tens of seconds.
- the information terminal communicates with the washing machine, receives the driving situation from the washing machine, and displays a screen showing the driving situation. Is different from the timing at which the user can confirm (timing B) because the user actually needs to operate the information terminal. If the operation time of the information terminal becomes long, the difference between the timing A and the timing B may be several tens of seconds. Therefore, when the timing A is a process with a short time, or just before switching between a process and a process, the driving condition displayed on the screen may be different from the driving condition that the user wants to know.
- the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and provides an electrical device capable of matching the process performed by the current electrical apparatus with the process of the electrical apparatus displayed on the information terminal. It is intended to do.
- An electrical device is an electrical device that performs an operation including a plurality of strokes, and receives an inquiry signal that inquires which stroke the electrical device is currently performing from an external information terminal.
- a process identification unit that manages which process the electrical device is currently performing, identifies a process at the time when the inquiry signal is received by the reception unit, and a process identified by the process identification unit
- a process time determining unit that determines at least one of a required time from the start to the end and a remaining time from the current time to the end of the process specified by the process specifying unit; and the required time determined by the process time determining unit
- a response content determination unit that determines a response content for the inquiry signal according to at least one of time and the remaining time; and determined by the response content determination unit The response contents and a transmission unit for transmitting to the information terminal.
- the response content to the inquiry signal is determined according to at least one of the required time from the start to the end of the specified process and the remaining time from the current time to the end of the specified process. In the vicinity of the boundary where the switch is made, it is possible to match the process performed by the current electric device main body with the display content displayed on the information terminal, and to estimate and notify the process that the user wants to know. .
- Embodiment 1 of this invention It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the washing system in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the process implemented in the washing operation which consists of washing operation, rinse operation, dehydration operation, and drying operation in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the detailed structure of the washing system in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a table which shows an example of time (required time) required until each process of a washing operation, a rinse operation, a dehydration operation, and a drying operation is completed. It is a 1st flowchart for demonstrating operation
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a washing system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- the laundry system shown in FIG. 1 includes a washing machine 200 that is an example of an electric device, an information terminal 100, and a server 300.
- the washing machine 200 is described as an example of the electric device.
- the present invention can be applied to other types of electric devices.
- the washing machine 200 is a device that can communicate with a reader / writer by RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) or NFC (Near Field Communication).
- the washing machine 200 communicates with the information terminal 100 using near field communication via the loop antenna 207.
- the washing operation of the washing machine 200 is a washing operation in which clothes are immersed in washing water and rotating the washing tub to remove dirt, a washing operation in which clothes soaked in detergent water are rinsed with water, and a dehydration operation in which water-containing clothes are dehydrated. , And at least one of drying operations in which warm air is applied to dry the clothes.
- Each operation is performed by one or a plurality of strokes.
- the washing operation includes a washing amount determination process, a detergent amount display process, a water supply process, a tap washing process, and a fir tree washing process.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a process performed in a washing operation including a washing operation, a rinsing operation, a dehydrating operation, and a drying operation in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- the washing operation includes a washing amount determination process, a detergent amount display process, a water supply process, a tap washing process, and a fir tree washing process.
- the tapping washing process and the fir tree washing process are repeated a plurality of times corresponding to the washing time.
- the rinsing operation includes a draining process, a laundry unraveling process, a dewatering process, a water supply process, a tap washing process, and a fir tree washing process.
- the rinsing operation is repeatedly performed according to a preset number of times of rinsing.
- the dehydration operation includes a draining process, a laundry unraveling process, and a dehydrating process.
- the drying operation includes a drying process, a drying condition determination process, and a washing tub cooling process. The drying process and the drying condition determination process are repeated until it is determined that the clothes are dry in the drying condition determination process.
- the information terminal 100 includes a communication device such as a mobile phone, and communicates with the washing machine 200 using the short-range wireless communication via the loop antenna 106 and is communicably connected to the server 300 via the network 400.
- the information terminal 100 may be any device provided with a reader / writer that can communicate with the RFID or NFC of the washing machine 200, but a portable device is more preferable.
- the server 300 is composed of a known server computer or the like, and is connected to the information terminal 100 via the network 400 so as to be communicable.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the washing system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- the information terminal 100 includes a first communication unit 101, a second communication unit 102, a notification unit 103, an operation unit 104, a control unit 105, and a loop antenna 106.
- the first communication unit 101 includes at least an inquiry signal transmission unit 101a that transmits an inquiry signal to the washing machine 200, and a response reception unit 101b that receives a response signal of the inquiry signal.
- the inquiry signal is communication data (command) for inquiring about the current operation state of the washing machine 200, that is, which process the washing machine 200 is currently performing.
- the response signal is information indicating the current operating state of the washing machine 200, that is, which process the washing machine 200 is currently performing.
- the first communication unit 101 communicates with the washing machine 200 using short-range wireless communication via the loop antenna 106.
- the loop antenna 106 is an antenna for performing close proximity wireless communication.
- RFID or NFC in a high frequency band using the 13.56 MHz band is assumed as the close proximity wireless communication, but is not limited to this frequency band.
- the frequency band of the close proximity wireless communication may be a UHF band of 90 MHz to 1 GHz or a frequency band exceeding 2 GHz band.
- Proximity wireless communication has a short communication distance and requires close proximity of loop antennas of two wireless communication devices that perform communication.
- a mark indicating the position of the loop antenna is attached to the surface of the wireless communication device on which the loop antenna is mounted, and the user moves the marks of the two wireless communication devices closer to each other between the two wireless communication devices. Communicate with. Since the RFID built in the mobile phone cannot increase the output of the loop antenna, for example, it is necessary to align the loop antennas in units of several millimeters, and it is necessary to bring the loop antennas close to each other accurately.
- the first communication unit 101 communicates with the washing machine 200 using short-range wireless communication via the loop antenna 106, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this, Other wireless communication using radio waves or light other than near field communication may be used.
- the second communication unit 102 communicates with the server 300 using the network 400.
- the network 400 is, for example, a mobile communication network.
- the notification unit 103 indicates which process the washing machine 200 currently includes in the communication instruction screen that instructs the user to transmit an inquiry signal to the washing machine 200 via the first communication unit 101 and the response signal to the inquiry signal.
- An operation status screen for displaying information indicating whether the operation is being performed is displayed.
- the operation unit 104 includes, for example, a touch panel or operation keys, and accepts an input operation by the user.
- the control unit 105 controls the entire information terminal 100, and includes a display control unit 105a, a first communication control unit 105b, and a second communication control unit 105c.
- the display control unit 105 a switches the display screen displayed on the notification unit 103.
- the display control unit 105a displays a communication instruction screen, and switches to the operation status screen when receiving a response signal to the inquiry signal.
- the first communication control unit 105 b controls the first communication unit 101.
- the second communication control unit 105 c controls the second communication unit 102.
- the first communication unit 101 transmits an inquiry signal for inquiring about the current state of the washing machine body of the washing machine 200 through the inquiry signal transmission unit 101a. And the 1st communication part 101 receives the response signal with respect to an inquiry signal from the washing machine 200 via the response receiving part 101b.
- the communication instruction screen allows the user to bring the loop antenna 106 of the information terminal 100 and the loop antenna 207 of the washing machine 200 close to each other in order for the first communication unit 101 and the washing machine 200 to communicate with each other. It is a screen for instructing.
- the first communication unit 101 transmits an inquiry signal to the washing machine 200 after the loop antenna 106 of the information terminal 100 and the loop antenna 207 of the washing machine 200 come close to a communicable distance, and a response signal to the inquiry signal Is received from the washing machine 200. In the process of receiving a response signal to the inquiry signal, the first communication unit 101 also collects washing machine specifying information (such as a product number) for specifying the washing machine 200.
- washing machine specifying information such as a product number
- the second communication unit 102 transmits the washing machine identification information received by the first communication unit 101 and the response signal corresponding to the inquiry signal to the server 300 and also operates the notification unit 103 determined by the server 300. Receives wording information for displaying the situation. Then, the display control unit 105a switches the display screen to the driving situation screen based on the wording information received by the second communication unit 102.
- the washing machine 200 includes a washing unit 201, a communication unit 202, a control unit 203, a storage unit 204, an operation unit 205, a display unit 206, and a loop antenna 207 that perform washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying. Prepare.
- the washing unit 201 realizes functions of washing, rinsing, dehydration and drying.
- the washing unit 201 includes a motor for rotating the washing tub, a water supply valve for adjusting the amount of water supply, a drain valve for draining, a circulation pump for circulating washing water and rinsing water, and a pass pump for drawing bath water into the washing machine 200.
- the heater includes a heater for generating warm air to dry the clothes, and a blower fan for circulating the hot air.
- the communication unit 202 transmits and receives various kinds of information to and from the information terminal 100 bidirectionally by proximity wireless communication via the loop antenna 207.
- the loop antenna 207 is an antenna for performing close proximity wireless communication.
- the communication unit 202 receives an inquiry signal for inquiring which process the washing machine 200 is currently performing from the external information terminal 100.
- the communication unit 202 corresponds to an example of a reception unit and a transmission unit.
- the control unit 203 is composed of, for example, a microcomputer, and includes a memory (not shown) that stores a program, data, and the like that are created in advance for causing the washing machine 200 to function.
- the control unit 203 also displays the response content of the inquiry signal when an inquiry signal is transmitted from the process management unit 203a, the process time management unit 203b, and the information terminal 100 that manages the operation content performed in the washing unit 201.
- the process management unit 203a corresponds to an example of a process specifying unit
- the process time management unit 203b corresponds to an example of a process time determination unit
- the response content determination unit 203c corresponds to an example of a response content determination unit.
- the process management unit 203a manages which process the washing machine 200 is currently performing, and identifies the process at the time when the communication unit 202 receives the inquiry signal.
- the process management unit 203a manages a process to be performed in each operation (washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying) and controls the washing unit 201.
- the stroke management unit 203a controls the rotation of the motor while detecting the shaking of the washing tub, detects the water level supplied to the washing tub, opens and closes the water supply valve, opens and closes the drain valve,
- the washing unit 201 is controlled by turning the heater on or off while detecting the temperature.
- the process time management unit 203b determines at least one of the time required from the start to the end of the process specified by the process management unit 203a and the remaining time from the current time to the end of the process specified by the process management unit 203a.
- FIG. 4 is a table showing an example of time (required time) required until the respective steps of the washing operation, the rinsing operation, the dehydrating operation, and the drying operation are completed. As shown in FIG. 4, the process time management unit 203b creates a table indicating the time (required time) required until the process is completed before the washing operation is started.
- the process time management unit 203b creates a table in which a predetermined time as a guide is associated with a process in which the required time cannot be specified before driving.
- the process time management unit 203b manages the actual execution time of each process, and subtracts the execution time of the current process from the required time of the current process, thereby remaining time of the current process. Also manage.
- the process time management unit 203b manages a table in which required time for each process is associated with type information indicating whether the required time fluctuates.
- type information indicating whether the required time fluctuates.
- the required time is a fixed time that does not vary depending on the laundry or the driving course.
- the type information is “1”
- the required time is a time that varies depending on the amount of washing or the driving course. In this case, the required time does not vary greatly.
- the type information is “3”, the required time is a time that varies depending on a change in the water level. For example, the time required for the water supply stroke is a time that varies greatly depending on the water flow from the faucet.
- the time required for the drainage process is a time that varies greatly due to a change in the water level such as the original water level of the washing tub (how much water has been stored). If the type information is “4”, the required time is a time that varies depending on the time set by the user, and is a time that is fixed when the washing operation starts. If the type information is “5”, the required time is a time that varies greatly depending on how the laundry is dried.
- the response content determination unit 203c determines the response content for the inquiry signal according to at least one of the required time and the remaining time determined by the process time management unit 203b.
- the response content determination unit 203c receives an inquiry signal for inquiring information on the washing machine 200 such as the current state of the washing machine main body of the washing machine 200 from the information terminal 100 via the communication unit 202, the response content for the inquiry signal To decide.
- the communication unit 202 transmits the response content determined by the response content determination unit 203c to the information terminal 100.
- the response content determination unit 203c uses information indicating the process specified by the process management unit 203a as the response content.
- the time required for the process specified by the process management unit 203a is less than the first predetermined time, information indicating the next process of the process specified by the process management unit 203a is determined as the response content.
- the first predetermined time is a time during which it is possible to determine whether or not to move from the current stroke to the next stroke in a short time.
- the response content determination unit 203c uses information indicating the process specified by the process management unit 203a as the response content. If the remaining time of the process specified by the process management unit 203a is less than the first predetermined time, information indicating the next process of the process specified by the process management unit 203a May be determined as
- the storage unit 204 includes at least a washing machine specifying information storage unit 204a.
- the washing machine specifying information storage unit 204a stores in advance washing machine specifying information for specifying the washing machine 200, for example, a model number and a serial number of the washing machine 200.
- the washing machine specifying information is stored in advance at the time of manufacture.
- the operation unit 205 includes, for example, operation buttons and receives an input operation by the user.
- the display unit 206 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED and digitally displays a water level rank, a washing time, the number of times of rinsing, a dehydration time, a remaining time, a reserved time, and the like.
- the server 300 includes a communication unit 301, a storage unit 302, and a control unit 303.
- the communication unit 301 communicates with the information terminal 100 using the network 400.
- the storage unit 302 stores a menu screen displayed on the information terminal 100 for each product of the washing machine 200.
- the storage unit 302 stores wording information displayed on the operation status screen corresponding to the washing machine 200 specified by the washing machine specifying information and the response signal corresponding to the inquiry signal from the washing machine 200.
- the control unit 303 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like, and controls the operation of the communication unit 301 and controls the operation of the storage unit 302 according to information received via the communication unit 301.
- the control unit 303 receives the washing machine specifying information and the response signal corresponding to the inquiry signal from the information terminal 100 through the communication unit 301, the control unit 303 operates according to the washing machine specified by the washing machine specifying information and the response signal. Create wording information to be displayed on the status screen. Further, the control unit 303 controls the communication unit 301 to transmit the created wording information to the information terminal 100.
- a CPU Central Processing Unit
- 5 to 7 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the washing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- step S ⁇ b> 1 the control unit 105 of the information terminal 100 starts an application that can display a menu screen for controlling the washing machine 200 on the notification unit 103.
- the operation unit 104 receives an activation instruction of the application from the user.
- the control unit 105 activates the application based on the accepted activation instruction.
- step S ⁇ b> 2 the display control unit 105 a uses the proximity of the loop antenna 106 of the information terminal 100 and the loop antenna 207 of the washing machine 200 in order for the first communication unit 101 and the washing machine 200 to communicate.
- the notification unit 103 is controlled to display a communication instruction screen for instructing the user.
- the notification unit 103 displays a communication instruction screen. More specifically, the communication instruction screen is a screen for instructing the user to bring the loop antenna 106 of the information terminal 100 and the loop antenna 207 of the washing machine 200 close to each other.
- the communication instruction screen is stored in advance in a storage unit (not shown) included in the information terminal 100, and the display control unit 105a reads the communication instruction screen from the storage unit and displays it.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a communication instruction screen according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- a message “Please touch the corresponding home appliance” is displayed on the communication instruction screen G1 shown in FIG. 8, for example.
- the communication instruction screen G1 is a screen that guides the user to bring the information terminal 100 close to the washing machine 200.
- the communication instruction screen G1 is displayed on the notification unit 103 of the information terminal 100, the user can make a loop antenna of the information terminal 100 so that the information terminal 100 and the washing machine 200 can communicate with each other by proximity wireless communication. 106 and the loop antenna 207 of the washing machine 200 are brought close to each other.
- step S ⁇ b> 3 after the communication instruction screen is displayed on the notification unit 103, the first communication control unit 105 b sends request information for requesting the washing machine specifying information for specifying the washing machine 200 to the washing machine 200.
- the first communication unit 101 is controlled to transmit.
- the first communication unit 101 transmits the request information to the washing machine 200 after the communication instruction screen is displayed on the notification unit 103.
- the first communication unit 101 starts transmission of request information to the washing machine 200 in conjunction with the display of the communication instruction screen on the notification unit 103.
- step S31 the communication unit 202 of the washing machine 200 makes the first communication of the information terminal 100 after the loop antenna 106 of the information terminal 100 and the loop antenna 207 of the washing machine 200 are brought close to each other.
- the request information transmitted by the unit 101 is received.
- step S32 the response content determination unit 203c of the washing machine 200 reads the washing machine specifying information from the washing machine specifying information storage unit 204a.
- step S33 the response content determination unit 203c controls the communication unit 202 to transmit the washing machine specifying information to the information terminal 100.
- the communication unit 202 transmits the washing machine specifying information to the information terminal 100.
- the request information includes address information for specifying the information terminal 100, and the communication unit 202 transmits the washing machine specifying information to the information terminal 100 based on the address information included in the request information.
- the response content determination unit 203c may transmit state information such as a use history and error information of the washing machine 200 to the information terminal 100 together with the washing machine specifying information.
- the error information is detected, for example, by monitoring the state of a load such as a motor or a heater and sensing information of a water level sensor and a temperature sensor in the washing unit 201.
- step S4 the first communication unit 101 of the information terminal 100 receives the washing machine specifying information transmitted by the communication unit 202 of the washing machine 200.
- step S5 the second communication control unit 105c controls the second communication unit 102 to transmit the washing machine specifying information received by the first communication unit 101 to the server 300.
- the second communication unit 102 transmits the washing machine specifying information received by the first communication unit 101 to the server 300.
- the washing machine identification information transmitted by the washing machine 200 is transmitted together with address information for identifying the server 300, and the second communication unit 102 is configured to perform washing machine identification information based on the address information transmitted together with the washing machine identification information. Is transmitted to the server 300.
- address information for specifying the server 300 is transmitted together with the washing machine specifying information transmitted by the washing machine 200, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this, and the information terminal 100 is the server. Address information for specifying 300 may be stored.
- step S51 the communication unit 301 of the server 300 receives the washing machine specifying information transmitted by the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100.
- step S52 the control unit 303 creates menu screen information corresponding to the washing machine 200 specified by the washing machine specifying information.
- the control unit 303 reads a menu screen corresponding to the washing machine 200 specified by the washing machine specifying information from the storage unit 302.
- step S ⁇ b> 53 the communication unit 301 transmits menu screen information for displaying a menu screen unique to the washing machine 200 to the information terminal 100.
- step S ⁇ b> 6 the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100 receives the menu screen information transmitted by the communication unit 301 of the server 300.
- step S7 the display control unit 105a switches the display screen to the menu screen based on the menu screen information received by the second communication unit 102.
- the notification unit 103 displays a menu screen based on the menu screen information received by the second communication unit 102.
- the information terminal 100 may acquire the list information of the menu screen unique to each electrical device from the server 300 and display the acquired list on the notification unit 103 when the application is started in step S1. And the information terminal 100 may transmit the information for specifying the selected electric equipment to the server 300, when a user selects the washing machine currently used via the operation part 104.
- the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100 receives the menu screen information transmitted by the communication unit 301 of the server 300 (step S6), and the display control unit 105a is received by the second communication unit 102.
- the display screen may be switched to the menu screen based on the menu screen information (step S7). Thereby, a menu screen can be displayed without causing the information terminal 100 and the washing machine 200 to communicate with each other.
- the operation unit 104 accepts selection by the user of the item displayed on the menu screen, displays the screen according to the selected item, and performs washing according to the selected item.
- the machine 200 is controlled.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the menu screen in the embodiment of the present invention.
- the product name 501 indicating the product name and product number of the washing machine 200 the eco information display button 502 for displaying information on the energy saving state of the washing machine 200, and support information for the washing machine 200 are displayed.
- the eco information display button 502, the support information display button 503, the status confirmation display button 504, and the setting display button 505 can be selected via the operation unit 104.
- a screen representing information related to energy saving such as power consumption of the washing machine 200 is displayed.
- a screen representing information for supporting the washing machine 200 is displayed.
- a communication instruction screen for causing the information terminal 100 and the washing machine 200 to communicate is displayed in order to inquire about the current state of the washing machine body.
- the items displayed on the menu screen G2 are not limited to the items shown in FIG. 9, and various items can be displayed.
- step S8 the display control unit 105a determines whether or not a state confirmation instruction has been received by the operation unit 104. That is, the display control unit 105a determines whether or not the state confirmation display button 504 displayed on the menu screen G2 is selected.
- step S8 when it is determined that the state confirmation instruction has not been accepted (NO in step S8), the process waits until the state confirmation instruction is accepted.
- the standby state for example, when other instructions such as the eco information display button 502, the support information display button 503, and the setting button 505 are received, the screen display according to the other instructions, the operation of the information terminal 100, and the washing The operation of the machine 200 is performed.
- step S9 the display control unit 105a loops the information terminal 100 in order for the first communication unit 101 and the washing machine 200 to communicate with each other.
- the notification unit 103 is controlled to display a communication instruction screen for instructing the user to bring the antenna 106 and the loop antenna 207 of the washing machine 200 close to each other.
- the notification unit 103 displays a communication instruction screen.
- the screen displayed on the notification unit 103 of the information terminal 100 always displays a menu screen unique to the washing machine. Because it is not always, it takes time to display the menu screen.
- step S10 the first communication unit 101 of the information terminal 100 carries out an inquiry signal that inquires the washing machine 200 about the current operating state of the washing machine body, that is, what process the washing machine 200 is currently performing. To the machine 200.
- step S34 the communication unit 202 of the washing machine 200 receives the inquiry signal transmitted by the first communication unit 101 of the information terminal 100.
- step S35 the process management unit 203a identifies the process (current process) that the washing machine 200 is currently performing.
- step S36 the response content determination unit 203c obtains the current required time specified by the process management unit 203a from the process time management unit 203b.
- the response content determination unit 203c determines whether or not the current required time is less than a first predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds). That is, the response content determination unit 203c determines whether or not the process changes immediately after the current state of the washing machine body is displayed on the information terminal 100. If the current required time is less than the first predetermined time, it is highly likely that the process will change immediately after the current state of the washing machine 200 is displayed. Note that the first predetermined time is a time during which it is possible to determine whether or not to move from the current stroke to the next stroke in a short time.
- a first predetermined time for example, 60 seconds
- step S38 the response content determination unit 203c The next process of the current time is determined as a response content to be returned to the information terminal 100.
- step S39 the response content determination unit 203c. Determines the current content as a response content to be returned to the information terminal 100.
- the response content is represented by a unique numerical value associated with each process in the first embodiment. For example, a predetermined “1” is associated with the washing amount determination process, and a predetermined “2” is associated with the detergent amount display process.
- step S40 the response content determination unit 203c controls the communication unit 202 to transmit a response signal including the response content determined for the inquiry signal to the information terminal 100.
- the communication unit 202 transmits a response signal to the information terminal 100.
- step S ⁇ b> 11 the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100 receives the response signal transmitted by the communication unit 202 of the washing machine 200.
- step S ⁇ b> 12 the second communication control unit 105 c controls the second communication unit 102 so as to transmit the response signal received by the first communication unit 101 to the server 300.
- the second communication unit 102 transmits the response signal received by the first communication unit 101 to the server 300.
- the response signal for the inquiry signal transmitted by the washing machine 200 is transmitted together with the address information for specifying the server 300, and the second communication unit 102 transmits the inquiry signal based on the address information transmitted together with the response signal for the inquiry signal. Is transmitted to the server 300.
- address information for specifying the server 300 is transmitted together with a response signal to the inquiry signal transmitted by the washing machine 200.
- the present invention is not particularly limited to this, and the information terminal 100 May store address information for specifying the server 300.
- step S54 the communication unit 301 of the server 300 receives the response signal transmitted by the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100.
- step S55 the control unit 303 of the server 300 explains the process specified by the response signal based on the response signal to the inquiry signal (information indicating what process is currently being performed). Create the operating status screen information.
- the control unit 303 reads the operation status screen specified by the response signal to the inquiry signal from the storage unit 302.
- step S56 the communication unit 301 transmits driving status screen information for displaying the driving status screen to the information terminal 100.
- step S ⁇ b> 13 the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100 receives the driving situation screen information transmitted by the communication unit 301 of the server 300.
- step S14 the display control unit 105a switches the display screen to the driving status screen based on the driving status screen information received by the second communication unit 102.
- the notification unit 103 displays the driving status screen based on the driving status screen information received by the second communication unit 102.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an operation status screen according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- the product name 601 indicating the product name and product number of the washing machine 200
- the status information 602 indicating the process currently being executed in the washing machine 200
- the OK button for returning to the menu screen 603 is displayed.
- step S15 the control unit 105 determines whether or not to end the application for displaying the driving status screen on the notification unit 103.
- the operation unit 104 receives an instruction to end the application from the user.
- the control unit 105 ends the application based on the received end instruction. If it is determined that the application is to be terminated (YES in step S15), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined not to end the application (NO in step S15), the process returns to step S7, and the menu screen (FIG. 9) is displayed subsequently.
- the case where it is determined not to end the application in the first embodiment is a case where the OK button 603 in FIG. 10 is pressed, but for example 30 even if the operation unit 104 is not particularly operated by the user.
- the process may return to step S7 and the menu screen (FIG. 9) may be displayed.
- the operation status screen for explaining the current state of the washing machine 200 is displayed on the information terminal 100, it takes time until the operation status screen is displayed, or the information on the washing machine 200 is actually obtained through short-range wireless communication.
- the configuration of the laundry system according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the laundry system according to the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
- the response content determination unit 203c determines the information indicating the process specified by the process management unit 203a and the remaining time of the process specified by the process management unit 203a as response contents.
- the operation of the washing system according to the second embodiment is different from step S36 in the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 of the first embodiment.
- 11 and 12 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the washing system according to the second embodiment. However, in FIG.11 and FIG.12, only operation
- step S35 the operations up to step S35 are the same as those in the first embodiment.
- step S ⁇ b> 34 the communication unit 202 of the washing machine 200 receives the inquiry signal transmitted by the first communication unit 101 of the information terminal 100.
- step S35 the process management unit 203a identifies the process (current process) that the washing machine 200 is currently performing.
- the response content determination unit 203c determines the required time from the start to the end of the current process specified by the process management unit 203a and the current time and the current process specified by the process management unit 203a. Are acquired from the process time management unit 203b.
- the process time management unit 203b measures the execution time from the start of the current process to the current time.
- the process time management unit 203b calculates the remaining time from the current time to the end of the current time by subtracting the current execution time from the current required time.
- step S42 the response content determination unit 203c returns the current time (a numerical value indicating the current time) and the current remaining time managed by the process time management unit 203b as response content to be returned to the information terminal 100. decide.
- step S43 the response content determination unit 203c controls the communication unit 202 to transmit a response signal including the response content determined for the inquiry signal to the information terminal 100.
- the communication unit 202 transmits a response signal to the information terminal 100.
- step S ⁇ b> 16 the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100 receives the response signal transmitted by the communication unit 202 of the washing machine 200.
- the second communication control unit 105 c causes the second communication unit 102 to transmit information (numerical value) indicating the current level among the response signals received by the first communication unit 101 to the server 300.
- the second communication unit 102 transmits information (numerical values) indicating the current degree received by the first communication unit 101 to the server 300.
- Information (numerical value) indicating the current degree transmitted by the washing machine 200 is transmitted together with address information for specifying the server 300, and the second communication unit 102 is an address transmitted together with information (numerical value) indicating the current degree.
- Information (numerical value) indicating the current level is transmitted to the server 300 based on the information.
- the address information for specifying the server 300 is transmitted together with the information (numerical value) indicating the current degree transmitted by the washing machine 200, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this, Address information for the information terminal 100 to identify the server 300 may be stored.
- step S57 the communication unit 301 of the server 300 receives the information (numerical value) indicating the current degree transmitted by the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100.
- step S58 the control unit 303 of the server 300 determines the process specified by the numerical value indicating the current process based on the numerical value indicating the current process (information indicating what the process is currently being performed). Create operating status screen information for explanation.
- the control unit 303 reads an operation status screen specified by information (numerical value) indicating the current degree from the storage unit 302.
- step S ⁇ b> 59 the communication unit 301 transmits driving status screen information for displaying the driving status screen to the information terminal 100.
- step S ⁇ b> 18 the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100 receives the driving status screen information transmitted by the communication unit 301 of the server 300.
- step S19 the display control unit 105a switches the display screen to the driving status screen based on the driving status screen information received by the second communication unit 102.
- the notification unit 103 displays the driving status screen as in the first embodiment based on the driving status screen information received by the second communication unit 102.
- step S20 the display control unit 105a counts the elapsed time since the operation status screen is displayed, and determines whether or not the current remaining time received from the washing machine 200 has elapsed.
- step S21 the display control unit 105a displays a screen (state reconfirmation screen) that prompts the user to confirm the state of the washing machine 200 again.
- the notification unit 103 is controlled to display.
- the notification unit 103 displays a state reconfirmation screen based on the control of the display control unit 105a.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a state reconfirmation screen according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
- a word for prompting the user to confirm the state of the washing machine 200 again is displayed as a pop-up image on the driving state screen. Therefore, in the state reconfirmation screen G4, the background image 601, the wording 602 that prompts the short-distance wireless communication with the washing machine 200 again, and the re-transmission for returning to the communication instruction screen for performing short-distance wireless communication with the washing machine 200 again.
- a confirmation button 603 and a menu display button 604 for returning to the menu screen are displayed.
- step S22 the display control unit 105a determines which screen is to be displayed on the notification unit 103 after the state reconfirmation screen. That is, the display control unit 105a determines whether or not a reconfirmation button 603 for reconfirming the state of the washing machine 200 has been pressed by the user. At this time, the operation unit 104 accepts pressing of either the reconfirmation button 603 or the menu display button 604 by the user. If it is determined that the reconfirmation button 603 has been pressed (YES in step S22), the process returns to step S9, and the display control unit 105a notifies the communication instruction screen (FIG. 8) to be displayed subsequently. The unit 103 is controlled.
- step S22 when it is determined that the reconfirmation button 603 is not pressed, that is, when the menu display button 604 is pressed (NO in step S22), the process returns to step S7, and the display control unit 105a continues to select the menu.
- the notification unit 103 is controlled to display the screen (FIG. 9).
- step S23 the control unit 105 determines whether or not to end the application for displaying the driving status screen on the notification unit 103. to decide. At this time, the operation unit 104 receives an instruction to end the application from the user. The control unit 105 ends the application based on the received end instruction. If it is determined that the application is to be terminated (YES in step S23), the process is terminated.
- step S23 if it is determined not to terminate the application (NO in step S23), the process returns to step S20, and the display control unit 105a determines whether the remaining time has elapsed. If the button for displaying the menu screen is pressed in step S23, the process returns to step S7, and the display control unit 105a causes the notification unit 103 to display the menu screen (FIG. 9). You may control.
- the operation status screen representing the current state of the washing machine 200 is displayed on the information terminal 100
- the displayed content and the current state of the main body of the washing machine 200 are always inconsistent when the operation status screen is left unattended. Therefore, when the operation status screen representing the current level of the washing machine 200 is displayed on the information terminal 100, the time until the current level ends is counted. Thereby, it can be urged to transmit the inquiry signal to the washing machine 200 again at the timing when the process is switched (becomes inconsistent). Alternatively, the user can be notified that the process of the washing machine 200 displayed on the information terminal 100 and the current process of the washing machine 200 are inconsistent.
- the configuration of the laundry system according to the third embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the laundry system according to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. If the execution time of the process specified by the process management unit 203a is less than the second predetermined time, the response content determination unit 203c responds with information indicating the process before the process specified by the process management unit 203a. Determine as content.
- FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the washing system according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. However, in FIG. 14, only operations different from those of the first embodiment are illustrated.
- step S35 the operations up to step S35 are the same as those in the first embodiment.
- step S ⁇ b> 34 the communication unit 202 of the washing machine 200 receives the inquiry signal transmitted by the first communication unit 101 of the information terminal 100.
- step S35 the process management unit 203a identifies the process (current process) that the washing machine 200 is currently performing.
- step S44 the response content determination unit 203c determines the required time from the start to the end of the current process specified by the process management unit 203a and the current process specified by the process management unit 203a from the start to the current time.
- the implemented time is acquired from the process time management unit 203b.
- the process time management unit 203b measures the execution time from the start of the current process to the current time.
- step S45 the response content determination unit 203c determines whether or not the current execution time is less than a second predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). In other words, the response content determination unit 203c determines whether or not the process changes during the operation time required from when the application of the information terminal 100 is activated until the communication instruction screen is displayed (step S9).
- a second predetermined time for example, 30 seconds.
- the second predetermined time is a time during which it is possible to determine whether or not it is immediately after the process is switched.
- step S45 If it is determined that the current execution time is less than the second predetermined time (YES in step S45), the process that the user wants to know is likely to be the previous process, so in step S46 Then, the response content determination unit 203c determines the response content to be returned to the information terminal 100 for the previous process of the current time.
- step S40 determines whether the current execution time is not less than the second predetermined time (NO in step S45). If it is determined that the current execution time is not less than the second predetermined time (NO in step S45), the step that the user wants to know is unlikely to be the previous step, so the step In S47, the response content determination unit 203c determines the current content as the response content to be returned to the information terminal 100.
- the operations after step S40 are the same as those in the first embodiment.
- the driving status screen for explaining the current state of the washing machine 200 is displayed on the information terminal 100
- it may take time for the user to operate the information terminal 100 for example, it may take some time for the user to hold the information terminal 100 over the washing machine 200. For this reason, the stroke that the user wants to know is the stroke before the current stroke, but the stroke may be switched while the information terminal 100 is being operated.
- the process of the washing machine 200 can be notified by the information terminal 100 in consideration of the operation time.
- Embodiment 4 The configuration of the laundry system according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the laundry system according to Embodiment 1 shown in FIGS.
- the response content determination unit 203c is scheduled when the operation specified by the process management unit 203a is less than the second predetermined time and the process before the process specified by the process management unit 203a is started. If it is an additional process that has not been performed, information indicating the process before the process specified by the process management unit 203a is determined as the response content.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a process performed in a washing operation including a washing operation, a rinsing operation, a dehydrating operation, and a drying operation in Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
- the washing unit 201 determines that the washing tub is unbalanced.
- the dehydration process is interrupted, the water supply process, the laundry unraveling process, the drainage process and the laundry unraveling process are performed, and then the normal dehydration process is performed again.
- the water supply process, the laundry unraveling process, the draining process, and the laundry unraveling process are processes that are not performed unless the imbalance of the washing tub is detected in the dewatering process, and additional processes that are performed in addition to normal operation (additional) Process).
- the additional process for the user is an unplanned process, so it can be assumed that the user is interested in what he / she is doing.
- the user is likely to wonder why the washing machine 200 started water supply.
- the fourth embodiment is different in operation after step S45 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 14 of the third embodiment.
- the operation from when the inquiry signal of the washing machine 200 is received until the response signal is transmitted is different.
- FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the washing system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. However, in FIG. 16, only operations different from those in the first and third embodiments are illustrated.
- the response content determination unit 203c determines whether or not the current process is an additional process, instead of step S46 of FIG.
- the response content determination unit 203c determines whether or not the current operation is an additional process.
- the process management unit 203a manages whether or not the process performed by the washing machine 200 is a newly added process.
- step S62 the response content determination unit 203c determines whether the process before the current process is an additional process. .
- the previous process is not an additional process (NO in step S62)
- the current execution time is not less than the second predetermined time (step S45).
- step S63 the response content determination unit 203c determines the current content as the response content to be returned to the information terminal 100.
- step S40 determines the response content to be returned to the information terminal 100 for the previous process.
- the operations after step S40 are the same as those in the first embodiment.
- the information terminal 100 can preferentially notify the additional process desired by the user.
- washing machines that have the function of shortening the washing time by judging the degree of dirt on the laundry during washing operation.
- a washing machine having a function of adjusting the time of the drying process by determining how the laundry is dried in the drying operation.
- the time required for the scheduled process is changed depending on the state of the clothes being washed.
- the response content determination unit 203c performs the washing operation immediately after the process is switched, that is, the current execution time is less than the second predetermined time, and the required time is changed in the previous process.
- the remaining time until the process is completed is corrected, information indicating the previous process of the current time may be determined as the response content.
- the process in which the remaining time of the entire laundry is changed is likely to be a process that the user wants to know. Therefore, the information terminal 100 can preferentially notify the process in which the remaining time of the entire washing desired by the user is changed.
- step S37 of FIG. 6 if it is determined that the current required time is not less than the first predetermined time, it is determined whether or not the current execution time is less than the second predetermined time. The processing from step S45 to step S47 in FIG. 14 may be performed. If it is determined in step S37 of FIG. 6 that the current required time is not less than the first predetermined time, it is determined whether or not the current execution time is less than the second predetermined time. The processing from step S45 to step S64 in FIG. 16 may be performed.
- the electrical apparatus is not limited to a washing machine, and is applicable to various washing apparatuses such as a dishwasher, dishwasher, car washer and futon dryer. be able to.
- the electrical equipment should just be an electrical equipment which performs the driving
- An electrical device is an electrical device that performs an operation including a plurality of strokes, and receives an inquiry signal that inquires which stroke the electrical device is currently performing from an external information terminal.
- a process identification unit that manages which process the electrical device is currently performing, identifies a process at the time when the inquiry signal is received by the reception unit, and a process identified by the process identification unit
- a process time determining unit that determines at least one of a required time from the start to the end and a remaining time from the current time to the end of the process specified by the process specifying unit; and the required time determined by the process time determining unit
- a response content determination unit that determines a response content for the inquiry signal according to at least one of time and the remaining time; and determined by the response content determination unit The response contents and a transmission unit for transmitting to the information terminal.
- the response content to the inquiry signal is determined according to at least one of the required time from the start to the end of the specified process and the remaining time from the current time to the end of the specified process.
- the process performed by the current electric device main body In the vicinity of the boundary where the switch is made, it is possible to match the process performed by the current electric device main body with the display content displayed on the information terminal, and to estimate and notify the process that the user wants to know. .
- the response content determination unit may determine the process specified by the process specifying unit when the required time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is equal to or longer than a first predetermined time. If the required time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is less than the first predetermined time, the information indicating the next to the process specified by the process specifying unit is determined. It is preferable to determine information indicating a process as the response content.
- information indicating the current process or information indicating the next process of the current process is determined as the response content according to the time from the specified current process to the next process. Therefore, it is possible to make the process performed by the current electric device main body and the display content displayed on the information terminal coincide with each other with higher accuracy.
- the response content determination unit may determine the process specified by the process specifying unit when the remaining time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is equal to or longer than a first predetermined time. If the remaining time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is less than the first predetermined time, the information indicating the next to the process specified by the process specifying unit is determined. It is preferable to determine information indicating a process as the response content.
- information indicating the current process or information indicating the next process of the current process is determined as the response content according to the time from the specified current process to the next process. Therefore, it is possible to make the process performed by the current electric device main body and the display content displayed on the information terminal coincide with each other with higher accuracy.
- the first predetermined time is a time during which it can be determined whether or not to move from the current process to the next process in a short time.
- the first predetermined time is a time during which it is possible to determine whether or not to move from the current stroke to the next stroke in a short time.
- the display content displayed on the information terminal can be matched with higher accuracy.
- the response content determination unit determines the information indicating the process specified by the process specifying unit and the remaining time of the process specified by the process specifying unit as the response content. It is preferable.
- the information indicating the process specified by the process specifying unit and the remaining time of the process specified by the process specifying unit are determined as response contents.
- the remaining time of the identified process is determined as the response content and transmitted to the information terminal, so that when the current process of the electrical device is displayed on the information terminal, the time until the current process ends is counted. Then, it is possible to prompt the user to transmit the inquiry signal to the electric device again at the timing when the process is switched. In addition, it is possible to notify the user that the process performed by the current main body of the electric device and the display content displayed on the information terminal are inconsistent.
- the process time determining unit further determines an execution time from the start of the process specified by the process specifying unit to a current time, and the response content determining unit is determined by the process specifying unit.
- the execution time of the specified process is less than the second predetermined time, it is preferable that information indicating a process before the process specified by the process specifying unit is determined as the response content.
- the case where the execution time from the start of the identified current process to the current time is less than the second predetermined time indicates that the process has just been switched. Further, when trying to display the state of the electrical device, the user needs to operate the information terminal, and there is a possibility that the process is switched during the operation.
- the process time determining unit further determines an execution time from the start of the process specified by the process specifying unit to a current time, and the response content determining unit is determined by the process specifying unit.
- the execution time of the specified process is less than a second predetermined time, and the process before the process specified by the process specifying unit is an additional process not scheduled at the start of operation It is preferable that information indicating a process before the process specified by the process specifying unit is determined as the response content.
- the case where the execution time from the start of the identified current process to the current time is less than the second predetermined time indicates that the process has just been switched. Further, when a new process is added, the scheduled time for the end of the operation changes, so the newly added process is highly likely to be a process that the user wants to know.
- the specified process was specified. Since the information indicating the process before the process is determined as the response content, the process that the user wants to know can be preferentially notified.
- the stroke time determination unit further determines an execution time from the start of the stroke specified by the stroke specification unit to the current time, and the stroke changes a remaining time until the end of operation.
- the response content determination unit includes a process preceding the process specified by the process specifying unit and the execution time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is less than a second predetermined time. When the remaining time until the end of the operation is changed, it is preferable to determine, as the response content, information indicating a process before the process specified by the process specifying unit.
- the case where the execution time from the start of the identified current process to the current time is less than the second predetermined time indicates that the process has just been switched.
- the electric device is a washing machine
- the remaining time of the entire washing operation may vary depending on the degree of dirt on the clothes.
- the remaining time until the end of operation may be changed.
- the process in which the operation time is changed is likely to be a process that the user wants to know.
- the specified process Since information indicating the previous process is determined as the response content, the process that the user wants to know can be preferentially notified.
- the second predetermined time is a time during which it can be determined whether or not it is immediately after the process is switched.
- the second predetermined time is a time during which it is possible to determine whether or not it is immediately after the process is switched, the process that the user wants to know can be preferentially notified. .
- the electric device according to the present invention can match the process performed by the current electric device with the process of the electric device displayed on the information terminal, and is useful for an electric device that operates in a plurality of processes. It is.
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Abstract
A communication unit (202) receives, from an external information terminal (100), an inquiry signal that inquires which process electrical machinery and apparatus (200) executes at present. A process management unit (203a) manages which process the electrical machinery and apparatus (200) executes at present, and specifies the process at a time point when the inquiry signal is received. A process time management unit (203b) determines at least one of the time required from the start to end of the specified process and the time remaining from the present time to end of the specified process. A response content determination unit (203c) determines a response content for the inquiry signal in response to at least one of the required time and the remaining time. The communication unit (202) transmits the determined response content to the information terminal (100).
Description
本発明は、複数の行程からなる運転を行う電気機器に関するものである。
The present invention relates to an electric device that operates in a plurality of strokes.
従来、残りの運転時間を使用者に知らせるための残時間表示機能を搭載した洗濯機がある。このような洗濯機では、ボタン操作で洗濯がスタートされると洗濯機が備える表示部に残時間が表示されるので、使用者にとって終了時刻の目安になる。
Conventionally, there is a washing machine equipped with a remaining time display function for notifying the user of the remaining operation time. In such a washing machine, when washing is started by a button operation, the remaining time is displayed on a display unit included in the washing machine, which is an indication of the end time for the user.
例えば、従来、洗濯機と赤外線通信する携帯情報端末に洗濯機の終了時刻までの残時間を表示させる洗濯機が提案されている(例えば、特許文献1参照)。
For example, conventionally, a washing machine has been proposed in which a portable information terminal that performs infrared communication with a washing machine displays the remaining time until the end time of the washing machine (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
図17は、従来の洗濯機及び情報端末の構成を示す図である。洗濯機1は、洗濯/すすぎ/脱水/乾燥部2と、洗濯/すすぎ/脱水/乾燥部2を制御する制御部3と、通信部4とを備えている。洗濯機1は、通信部4を介して、情報端末10と通信(データの授受)を行う。
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a configuration of a conventional washing machine and information terminal. The washing machine 1 includes a washing / rinsing / dehydrating / drying unit 2, a control unit 3 that controls the washing / rinsing / dehydrating / drying unit 2, and a communication unit 4. The washing machine 1 communicates (data transmission / reception) with the information terminal 10 via the communication unit 4.
情報端末10は、通信部11と、操作部12と、表示部13と、制御部14とを備えている。使用者が操作部12を操作し、通信部11を介して洗濯機1に洗濯を指示する。この時、通信部11は、洗濯終了までの残時間を洗濯機1から受信し、表示部13は、受信した残時間を表示する。
The information terminal 10 includes a communication unit 11, an operation unit 12, a display unit 13, and a control unit 14. A user operates the operation unit 12 and instructs the washing machine 1 to perform washing via the communication unit 11. At this time, the communication unit 11 receives the remaining time until the end of washing from the washing machine 1, and the display unit 13 displays the received remaining time.
ところで、脱水時に振動センサにより検出されたデータに基づいて洗濯槽のアンバランスが検知された場合、アンバランスを解消させるために衣類をほぐす行程又は洗濯槽に水を入れて衣類を攪拌する行程などの特別な追加行程が割り込まれる。また、衣類の乾燥度合いが検知され、乾燥度合いが不足している場合、乾燥時間が調整される。これらの場合、運転スタート時に表示した時間以上に洗濯時間がかかることになる。例えば、運転スタート時は、残り3時間と表示されていれば、予定した3時間後に洗濯が終了する。しかしながら、運転中に新たな行程が追加されて運転時間が増加することで残時間が変更された場合、結果的に予定していた3時間後に洗濯が終了しない可能性がある。
By the way, when an unbalance of the washing tub is detected based on data detected by the vibration sensor during dehydration, a process of loosening the clothes or a process of stirring the clothes by putting water in the washing tub to eliminate the imbalance A special extra process is interrupted. Further, when the degree of drying of the clothes is detected and the degree of drying is insufficient, the drying time is adjusted. In these cases, the washing time is longer than the time displayed at the start of operation. For example, at the start of driving, if the remaining 3 hours are displayed, washing is completed after the scheduled 3 hours. However, if the remaining time is changed by adding a new process during operation and increasing the operation time, washing may not end after 3 hours as a result.
そのため、洗濯が終わる時刻に加えて、洗濯機の残時間がどうして変更されたのか、又は今動作している運転内容(行程)は何であるかという情報を望む使用者が多くなっている。
Therefore, in addition to the time when washing is finished, there are many users who want information on how the remaining time of the washing machine has been changed or what the operation content (stroke) is currently operating.
更に、最近の洗濯機の多くは、洗浄能力を向上させるために複数種類の洗いを実施するような複雑な動きをする。このような観点からも、今動作している運転内容(行程)は何であるかという情報を望む使用者は多くなっている。
Furthermore, many modern washing machines perform complicated movements such as performing multiple types of washing to improve the washing ability. From this point of view, there are an increasing number of users who want information on what the driving content (stroke) is currently operating.
このように、洗濯機の残時間は刻々と変化する。そのため、洗濯機と無線通信する情報端末は、残時間を表示する場合、洗濯機に表示される残時間と情報端末に表示される残時間とをリアルタイムに同期させるために、洗濯機と頻繁に通信する必要がある。しかし、この場合、通信負荷が大きくなり、特に情報端末が別の電気機器とも無線通信する場合は、通信データの衝突が発生して通信が失敗しやすくなる。そこで、通信負荷を下げるために、所定の時間間隔で残時間及び運転状況を情報端末に送信する洗濯機が提案されている(例えば、特許文献2参照)。
Thus, the remaining time of the washing machine changes every moment. For this reason, when an information terminal that communicates wirelessly with a washing machine displays the remaining time, the information is frequently displayed with the washing machine in order to synchronize the remaining time displayed on the washing machine and the remaining time displayed on the information terminal in real time. I need to communicate. However, in this case, the communication load increases, and particularly when the information terminal wirelessly communicates with another electrical device, communication data collision occurs and communication is likely to fail. In order to reduce the communication load, a washing machine that transmits the remaining time and the driving status to the information terminal at predetermined time intervals has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 2).
図18は、従来の他の洗濯機及び情報端末の構成を示す図である。洗濯機21は、少なくとも洗濯/すすぎ/脱水/乾燥部22と、洗濯/すすぎ/脱水/乾燥部22を制御する制御部23と、通信部24と、表示部25とを備えている。制御部23は、運転(洗濯、すすぎ、脱水又は乾燥)が終了するまでにどれ位の時間が必要かを示す残時間を計算するとともに、残時間の計算結果を随時表示部25に表示する。また、特許文献1と同様に、洗濯機21は、通信部24を介して、情報端末30と通信(データの授受)を行う。通信部24は、所定の時間間隔で残時間を情報端末30へ送信する。
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the configuration of another conventional washing machine and information terminal. The washing machine 21 includes at least a washing / rinsing / dehydrating / drying unit 22, a control unit 23 that controls the washing / rinsing / dehydrating / drying unit 22, a communication unit 24, and a display unit 25. The control unit 23 calculates the remaining time indicating how much time is required until the driving (washing, rinsing, dehydration or drying) is completed, and displays the calculation result of the remaining time on the display unit 25 as needed. Similarly to Patent Document 1, the washing machine 21 communicates (data transmission / reception) with the information terminal 30 via the communication unit 24. The communication unit 24 transmits the remaining time to the information terminal 30 at predetermined time intervals.
情報端末30は、通信部31と、表示部33とを備えている。通信部31は、洗濯機21の通信部24から所定の時間間隔で送信される残時間を受信する。表示部33は、通信部31によって受信された残時間を表示する。このようにして、洗濯機21の表示部25に表示される残時間と、情報端末30の表示部33に表示される残時間とが異なることを防止している。
The information terminal 30 includes a communication unit 31 and a display unit 33. The communication unit 31 receives the remaining time transmitted from the communication unit 24 of the washing machine 21 at predetermined time intervals. The display unit 33 displays the remaining time received by the communication unit 31. In this way, the remaining time displayed on the display unit 25 of the washing machine 21 and the remaining time displayed on the display unit 33 of the information terminal 30 are prevented from being different.
しかしながら、従来の構成では、次のような課題がある。まず、情報端末は、洗濯機以外にも別の電気機器と通信が可能であり、洗濯機に関する情報だけでなく他の家電に関する情報などの洗濯機に無関係な情報を表示することができる。加えて、使用者が運転状況を知りたい時に、情報端末は、洗濯機と通信を行い、現在の運転状況に関する情報を受信してその情報を報知する。
However, the conventional configuration has the following problems. First, the information terminal can communicate with another electrical device other than the washing machine, and can display not only information relating to the washing machine but also information irrelevant to the washing machine such as information relating to other home appliances. In addition, when the user wants to know the driving situation, the information terminal communicates with the washing machine, receives information on the current driving situation, and notifies the information.
そして、洗濯機の運転は、洗い運転、すすぎ運転、脱水運転及び乾燥運転に大きく分類できる。しかしながら、例えば、洗い運転は、洗濯量判定行程、給水行程、たたき洗い行程、もみ洗い行程、つけ置き洗い行程及び排水行程といった具体的にさらに細かく分類することができる。更に、各行程に要する時間も短くなり、例えば洗濯量判定行程は数十秒である。
And the operation of the washing machine can be broadly classified into washing operation, rinsing operation, dehydration operation and drying operation. However, for example, the washing operation can be more specifically classified into a washing amount determination process, a water supply process, a tapping washing process, a fir tree washing process, a standing washing process, and a draining process. Furthermore, the time required for each process is shortened, and for example, the washing amount determination process is several tens of seconds.
この場合において、使用者が運転状況を確認したいと思ったタイミング(タイミングA)と、情報端末が洗濯機と通信して洗濯機から運転状況を受信し、且つその運転状況を表す画面を使用者が確認できるタイミング(タイミングB)とは、実際には使用者が情報端末を操作する必要があるためずれが生じる。情報端末の操作時間が長くなれば、タイミングAとタイミングBとのずれは数十秒となるおそれがある。そのため、タイミングAが、時間が短い行程、又は行程と行程との切り替わり直前などである場合、画面に表示した運転状況が、使用者が知りたい運転状況と異なる場合がある。
In this case, when the user wants to check the driving situation (timing A), the information terminal communicates with the washing machine, receives the driving situation from the washing machine, and displays a screen showing the driving situation. Is different from the timing at which the user can confirm (timing B) because the user actually needs to operate the information terminal. If the operation time of the information terminal becomes long, the difference between the timing A and the timing B may be several tens of seconds. Therefore, when the timing A is a process with a short time, or just before switching between a process and a process, the driving condition displayed on the screen may be different from the driving condition that the user wants to know.
本発明は、上記の問題を解決するためになされたもので、現在の電気機器が実施している行程と、情報端末に表示される電気機器の行程とを一致させることができる電気機器を提供することを目的とするものである。
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and provides an electrical device capable of matching the process performed by the current electrical apparatus with the process of the electrical apparatus displayed on the information terminal. It is intended to do.
本発明の一局面に係る電気機器は、複数の行程からなる運転を行う電気機器であって、前記電気機器が現在どの行程を実施しているかを問い合わせる問合せ信号を外部の情報端末から受信する受信部と、前記電気機器が現在どの行程を実施しているかを管理し、前記受信部によって前記問合せ信号を受信した時点の行程を特定する行程特定部と、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の開始から終了までの所要時間、及び前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の現在時刻から終了までの残時間の少なくとも一方を決定する行程時間決定部と、前記行程時間決定部によって決定される前記所要時間及び前記残時間の少なくとも一方に応じて前記問合せ信号に対する応答内容を決定する応答内容決定部と、前記応答内容決定部によって決定された前記応答内容を前記情報端末へ送信する送信部とを備える。
An electrical device according to an aspect of the present invention is an electrical device that performs an operation including a plurality of strokes, and receives an inquiry signal that inquires which stroke the electrical device is currently performing from an external information terminal. A process identification unit that manages which process the electrical device is currently performing, identifies a process at the time when the inquiry signal is received by the reception unit, and a process identified by the process identification unit A process time determining unit that determines at least one of a required time from the start to the end and a remaining time from the current time to the end of the process specified by the process specifying unit; and the required time determined by the process time determining unit A response content determination unit that determines a response content for the inquiry signal according to at least one of time and the remaining time; and determined by the response content determination unit The response contents and a transmission unit for transmitting to the information terminal.
本発明によれば、特定された行程の開始から終了までの所要時間及び特定された行程の現在時刻から終了までの残時間の少なくとも一方に応じて問合せ信号に対する応答内容が決定されるので、行程が切り替わる境界付近において、現在の電気機器本体が実施している行程と、情報端末に表示される表示内容とを一致させることができ、使用者が知りたい行程を推定して報知することができる。
According to the present invention, the response content to the inquiry signal is determined according to at least one of the required time from the start to the end of the specified process and the remaining time from the current time to the end of the specified process. In the vicinity of the boundary where the switch is made, it is possible to match the process performed by the current electric device main body with the display content displayed on the information terminal, and to estimate and notify the process that the user wants to know. .
本発明の目的、特徴及び利点は、以下の詳細な説明と添付図面とによって、より明白となる。
The objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings.
以下、本発明の実施の形態について、図面を参照しながら説明する。なお、以下の実施の形態は、本発明を具体化した一例であって、本発明の技術的範囲を限定するものではない。
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The following embodiments are examples embodying the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.
(実施の形態1)
図1は、本発明の実施の形態1における洗濯システムの全体構成を示す図である。図1に示す洗濯システムは、電気機器の一例である洗濯機200と、情報端末100と、サーバ300とを備える。なお、本実施の形態1では電気機器の一例として洗濯機200を挙げて説明するが、本発明は、他の種類の電気機器であっても適用することができる。 (Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a washing system according toEmbodiment 1 of the present invention. The laundry system shown in FIG. 1 includes a washing machine 200 that is an example of an electric device, an information terminal 100, and a server 300. In the first embodiment, the washing machine 200 is described as an example of the electric device. However, the present invention can be applied to other types of electric devices.
図1は、本発明の実施の形態1における洗濯システムの全体構成を示す図である。図1に示す洗濯システムは、電気機器の一例である洗濯機200と、情報端末100と、サーバ300とを備える。なお、本実施の形態1では電気機器の一例として洗濯機200を挙げて説明するが、本発明は、他の種類の電気機器であっても適用することができる。 (Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a washing system according to
洗濯機200は、RFID(Radio Frequency IDentification)又はNFC(Near Field Communication)によってリーダ/ライタと通信可能な機器である。洗濯機200は、ループアンテナ207を介して近距離無線通信を利用して情報端末100と通信する。
The washing machine 200 is a device that can communicate with a reader / writer by RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) or NFC (Near Field Communication). The washing machine 200 communicates with the information terminal 100 using near field communication via the loop antenna 207.
洗濯機200の洗濯運転は、衣類を洗濯水に浸し洗濯槽を回転することで汚れを落とす洗い運転、洗剤水で浸った衣類を水ですすぐすすぎ運転、水を含んだ衣類を脱水する脱水運転、及び温風をあてて衣類を乾燥させる乾燥運転の少なくとも1つを含む。そして、この各運転は、単数又は複数の行程により実施される。例えば、洗い運転は、洗濯量判定行程、洗剤量表示行程、給水行程、たたき洗い行程及びもみ洗い行程を含む。
The washing operation of the washing machine 200 is a washing operation in which clothes are immersed in washing water and rotating the washing tub to remove dirt, a washing operation in which clothes soaked in detergent water are rinsed with water, and a dehydration operation in which water-containing clothes are dehydrated. , And at least one of drying operations in which warm air is applied to dry the clothes. Each operation is performed by one or a plurality of strokes. For example, the washing operation includes a washing amount determination process, a detergent amount display process, a water supply process, a tap washing process, and a fir tree washing process.
図2は、本発明の実施の形態1における、洗い運転、すすぎ運転、脱水運転及び乾燥運転からなる洗濯運転において実施される行程の一例を示す図である。
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a process performed in a washing operation including a washing operation, a rinsing operation, a dehydrating operation, and a drying operation in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
図2に示すように、洗い運転は、洗濯量判定行程、洗剤量表示行程、給水行程、たたき洗い行程及びもみ洗い行程を含む。たたき洗い行程及びもみ洗い行程は、洗い時間に対応して、それぞれ複数回数繰り返し行われる。また、すすぎ運転は、排水行程、洗濯物ほぐし行程、脱水行程、給水行程、たたき洗い行程及びもみ洗い行程を含む。すすぎ運転は、予め設定されたすすぎ回数に応じて繰り返し行われる。脱水運転は、排水行程、洗濯物ほぐし行程及び脱水行程を含む。乾燥運転は、乾燥行程、乾き具合判定行程及び洗濯槽冷却行程を含む。乾燥行程及び乾き具合判定行程は、乾き具合判定行程において衣類が乾いたと判定されるまで繰り返し行われる。
As shown in FIG. 2, the washing operation includes a washing amount determination process, a detergent amount display process, a water supply process, a tap washing process, and a fir tree washing process. The tapping washing process and the fir tree washing process are repeated a plurality of times corresponding to the washing time. The rinsing operation includes a draining process, a laundry unraveling process, a dewatering process, a water supply process, a tap washing process, and a fir tree washing process. The rinsing operation is repeatedly performed according to a preset number of times of rinsing. The dehydration operation includes a draining process, a laundry unraveling process, and a dehydrating process. The drying operation includes a drying process, a drying condition determination process, and a washing tub cooling process. The drying process and the drying condition determination process are repeated until it is determined that the clothes are dry in the drying condition determination process.
情報端末100は、例えば携帯電話機などの通信装置から構成され、ループアンテナ106を介して近距離無線通信を利用して洗濯機200と通信するとともに、ネットワーク400を介してサーバ300と通信可能に接続されている。情報端末100は、洗濯機200のRFID又はNFCと通信可能なリーダ/ライタを備える機器であればどのような機器であってもよいが、可搬性のある機器がより好ましい。
The information terminal 100 includes a communication device such as a mobile phone, and communicates with the washing machine 200 using the short-range wireless communication via the loop antenna 106 and is communicably connected to the server 300 via the network 400. Has been. The information terminal 100 may be any device provided with a reader / writer that can communicate with the RFID or NFC of the washing machine 200, but a portable device is more preferable.
サーバ300は、公知のサーバコンピュータ等から構成され、ネットワーク400を介して情報端末100と通信可能に接続されている。
The server 300 is composed of a known server computer or the like, and is connected to the information terminal 100 via the network 400 so as to be communicable.
図3は、本発明の実施の形態1における洗濯システムの詳細な構成を示すブロック図である。
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the washing system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
情報端末100は、第1通信部101、第2通信部102、報知部103、操作部104、制御部105及びループアンテナ106を備える。
The information terminal 100 includes a first communication unit 101, a second communication unit 102, a notification unit 103, an operation unit 104, a control unit 105, and a loop antenna 106.
第1通信部101は、洗濯機200に対して問合せ信号を送信する問合せ信号送信部101aと、問合せ信号の応答信号を受信する応答受信部101bとを少なくとも備える。ここで、問合せ信号は、現在の洗濯機200の運転状況、すなわち現在洗濯機200がどの行程を実施しているかを問い合わせるための通信データ(コマンド)である。また、応答信号は、現在の洗濯機200の運転状況、すなわち現在洗濯機200がどの行程を実施しているかを表す情報である。第1通信部101は、ループアンテナ106を介して近距離無線通信を利用して洗濯機200と通信する。
The first communication unit 101 includes at least an inquiry signal transmission unit 101a that transmits an inquiry signal to the washing machine 200, and a response reception unit 101b that receives a response signal of the inquiry signal. Here, the inquiry signal is communication data (command) for inquiring about the current operation state of the washing machine 200, that is, which process the washing machine 200 is currently performing. The response signal is information indicating the current operating state of the washing machine 200, that is, which process the washing machine 200 is currently performing. The first communication unit 101 communicates with the washing machine 200 using short-range wireless communication via the loop antenna 106.
ループアンテナ106は、近接無線通信を行うためのアンテナである。本実施の形態1では、近接無線通信として、例えば13.56MHz帯を用いる高周波数帯域のRFID又はNFCを想定しているが、この周波数帯に限定されることはない。近接無線通信の周波数帯は、90MHz~1GHzのUHF帯であってもよく、2GHz帯を越える周波数帯であってもよい。
The loop antenna 106 is an antenna for performing close proximity wireless communication. In the first embodiment, for example, RFID or NFC in a high frequency band using the 13.56 MHz band is assumed as the close proximity wireless communication, but is not limited to this frequency band. The frequency band of the close proximity wireless communication may be a UHF band of 90 MHz to 1 GHz or a frequency band exceeding 2 GHz band.
近接無線通信は、通信距離が短く、通信を行う2つの無線通信機器のループアンテナ同士を接近させる必要がある。無線通信機器のループアンテナが実装されている面には、ループアンテナの位置を表すマークが付されており、使用者は2つの無線通信機器のマーク同士を接近させて、2つの無線通信機器間で通信を行わせる。携帯電話機に内蔵されるRFIDはループアンテナの出力を上げることができないため、例えば数mm単位でのループアンテナ同士の位置合わせが必要であり、互いのループアンテナを正確に接近させる必要がある。
Proximity wireless communication has a short communication distance and requires close proximity of loop antennas of two wireless communication devices that perform communication. A mark indicating the position of the loop antenna is attached to the surface of the wireless communication device on which the loop antenna is mounted, and the user moves the marks of the two wireless communication devices closer to each other between the two wireless communication devices. Communicate with. Since the RFID built in the mobile phone cannot increase the output of the loop antenna, for example, it is necessary to align the loop antennas in units of several millimeters, and it is necessary to bring the loop antennas close to each other accurately.
なお、本実施の形態1では、第1通信部101は、ループアンテナ106を介して近距離無線通信を利用して洗濯機200と通信しているが、本発明は特にこれに限定されず、近距離無線通信以外の電波又は光などを用いた他の無線通信を利用してもよい。
In the first embodiment, the first communication unit 101 communicates with the washing machine 200 using short-range wireless communication via the loop antenna 106, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this, Other wireless communication using radio waves or light other than near field communication may be used.
第2通信部102は、ネットワーク400を利用してサーバ300と通信する。なお、ネットワーク400は、例えば移動体通信網である。
The second communication unit 102 communicates with the server 300 using the network 400. Note that the network 400 is, for example, a mobile communication network.
報知部103は、第1通信部101を介して洗濯機200へ問合せ信号を送信させることを使用者に指示する通信指示画面と、問合せ信号に対する応答信号に含まれる洗濯機200が現在どの行程を実施しているかを表す情報を表示する運転状況画面とを表示する。
The notification unit 103 indicates which process the washing machine 200 currently includes in the communication instruction screen that instructs the user to transmit an inquiry signal to the washing machine 200 via the first communication unit 101 and the response signal to the inquiry signal. An operation status screen for displaying information indicating whether the operation is being performed is displayed.
操作部104は、例えばタッチパネル又は操作キーなどで構成され、使用者による入力操作を受け付ける。
The operation unit 104 includes, for example, a touch panel or operation keys, and accepts an input operation by the user.
制御部105は、情報端末100全体を制御し、表示制御部105a、第1通信制御部105b及び第2通信制御部105cを備える。
The control unit 105 controls the entire information terminal 100, and includes a display control unit 105a, a first communication control unit 105b, and a second communication control unit 105c.
表示制御部105aは、報知部103に表示する表示画面を切り替える。例えば、表示制御部105aは、通信指示画面を表示して、問合せ信号に対する応答信号を受信すると運転状況画面に切り替える。第1通信制御部105bは、第1通信部101を制御する。第2通信制御部105cは、第2通信部102を制御する。
The display control unit 105 a switches the display screen displayed on the notification unit 103. For example, the display control unit 105a displays a communication instruction screen, and switches to the operation status screen when receiving a response signal to the inquiry signal. The first communication control unit 105 b controls the first communication unit 101. The second communication control unit 105 c controls the second communication unit 102.
第1通信部101は、報知部103に通信指示画面が表示された後、問合せ信号送信部101aを通じて洗濯機200の現在の洗濯機本体の状態を問い合わせる問合せ信号を送信する。そして、第1通信部101は、問合せ信号に対する応答信号を洗濯機200から応答受信部101bを介して受信する。本実施の形態1において、通信指示画面は、第1通信部101と洗濯機200とが通信するために情報端末100のループアンテナ106と洗濯機200のループアンテナ207とを近接させることを使用者に指示するための画面である。第1通信部101は、情報端末100のループアンテナ106と洗濯機200のループアンテナ207とが通信可能な距離に近接された後、問合せ信号を洗濯機200へ送信すると共に、問合せ信号に対する応答信号を洗濯機200から受信する。なお、問合せ信号に対する応答信号を受信する過程で、第1通信部101は、洗濯機200を特定するための洗濯機特定情報(品番など)も合わせて収集する。
After the communication instruction screen is displayed on the notification unit 103, the first communication unit 101 transmits an inquiry signal for inquiring about the current state of the washing machine body of the washing machine 200 through the inquiry signal transmission unit 101a. And the 1st communication part 101 receives the response signal with respect to an inquiry signal from the washing machine 200 via the response receiving part 101b. In the first embodiment, the communication instruction screen allows the user to bring the loop antenna 106 of the information terminal 100 and the loop antenna 207 of the washing machine 200 close to each other in order for the first communication unit 101 and the washing machine 200 to communicate with each other. It is a screen for instructing. The first communication unit 101 transmits an inquiry signal to the washing machine 200 after the loop antenna 106 of the information terminal 100 and the loop antenna 207 of the washing machine 200 come close to a communicable distance, and a response signal to the inquiry signal Is received from the washing machine 200. In the process of receiving a response signal to the inquiry signal, the first communication unit 101 also collects washing machine specifying information (such as a product number) for specifying the washing machine 200.
第2通信部102は、第1通信部101によって受信された洗濯機特定情報と、問合せ信号に対応する応答信号とをサーバ300へ送信するとともに、サーバ300によって決定される、報知部103に運転状況を表示するための文言情報を受信する。そして、表示制御部105aは、第2通信部102によって受信された文言情報に基づいて表示画面を運転状況画面に切り替える。
The second communication unit 102 transmits the washing machine identification information received by the first communication unit 101 and the response signal corresponding to the inquiry signal to the server 300 and also operates the notification unit 103 determined by the server 300. Receives wording information for displaying the situation. Then, the display control unit 105a switches the display screen to the driving situation screen based on the wording information received by the second communication unit 102.
洗濯機200は、洗濯機本来の機能である洗い、すすぎ、脱水及び乾燥などを行う洗濯部201、通信部202、制御部203、記憶部204、操作部205、表示部206及びループアンテナ207を備える。
The washing machine 200 includes a washing unit 201, a communication unit 202, a control unit 203, a storage unit 204, an operation unit 205, a display unit 206, and a loop antenna 207 that perform washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying. Prepare.
洗濯部201は、洗い、すすぎ、脱水及び乾燥の各機能を実現する。洗濯部201は、洗濯槽を回すモータ、給水量を調整する給水弁、排水するための排水弁、洗濯水及びすすぎ水を循環させるための循環ポンプ、風呂水を洗濯機200に引き入れるためのパスポンプ、衣類を乾燥させるために温風を発生させるヒータ、及び温風を循環させるための送風ファンなどから構成される。
The washing unit 201 realizes functions of washing, rinsing, dehydration and drying. The washing unit 201 includes a motor for rotating the washing tub, a water supply valve for adjusting the amount of water supply, a drain valve for draining, a circulation pump for circulating washing water and rinsing water, and a pass pump for drawing bath water into the washing machine 200. The heater includes a heater for generating warm air to dry the clothes, and a blower fan for circulating the hot air.
通信部202は、ループアンテナ207を介して近接無線通信により双方向で種々の情報を情報端末100と送信及び受信する。ループアンテナ207は、近接無線通信を行うためのアンテナである。通信部202は、洗濯機200が現在どの行程を実施しているかを問い合わせる問合せ信号を外部の情報端末100から受信する。なお、通信部202が受信部及び送信部の一例に相当する。
The communication unit 202 transmits and receives various kinds of information to and from the information terminal 100 bidirectionally by proximity wireless communication via the loop antenna 207. The loop antenna 207 is an antenna for performing close proximity wireless communication. The communication unit 202 receives an inquiry signal for inquiring which process the washing machine 200 is currently performing from the external information terminal 100. The communication unit 202 corresponds to an example of a reception unit and a transmission unit.
制御部203は、例えばマイクロコンピュータで構成され、洗濯機200を機能させるために予め作成されたプログラム及びデータ等を格納するメモリ(図示せず)を備えている。また、制御部203は、洗濯部201で実施する運転内容を管理する行程管理部203aと、行程時間管理部203bと、情報端末100から問合せ信号が送信された場合に、問合せ信号の応答内容を決定する応答内容決定部203cとを備えている。なお、行程管理部203aが行程特定部の一例に相当し、行程時間管理部203bが行程時間決定部の一例に相当し、応答内容決定部203cが応答内容決定部の一例に相当する。
The control unit 203 is composed of, for example, a microcomputer, and includes a memory (not shown) that stores a program, data, and the like that are created in advance for causing the washing machine 200 to function. The control unit 203 also displays the response content of the inquiry signal when an inquiry signal is transmitted from the process management unit 203a, the process time management unit 203b, and the information terminal 100 that manages the operation content performed in the washing unit 201. A response content determination unit 203c to be determined. The process management unit 203a corresponds to an example of a process specifying unit, the process time management unit 203b corresponds to an example of a process time determination unit, and the response content determination unit 203c corresponds to an example of a response content determination unit.
行程管理部203aは、洗濯機200が現在どの行程を実施しているかを管理し、通信部202によって問合せ信号を受信した時点の行程を特定する。行程管理部203aは、各運転(洗い、すすぎ、脱水及び乾燥)において実施する行程を管理するともに、洗濯部201を制御する。行程管理部203aは、洗濯槽の揺れを検知しながらモータの回転を制御したり、洗濯槽に給水された水位を検知して給水弁を開閉させたり、排水弁を開閉させたり、温風の温度を検知しながらヒータをON又はOFFさせたりすることにより、洗濯部201を制御する。
The process management unit 203a manages which process the washing machine 200 is currently performing, and identifies the process at the time when the communication unit 202 receives the inquiry signal. The process management unit 203a manages a process to be performed in each operation (washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying) and controls the washing unit 201. The stroke management unit 203a controls the rotation of the motor while detecting the shaking of the washing tub, detects the water level supplied to the washing tub, opens and closes the water supply valve, opens and closes the drain valve, The washing unit 201 is controlled by turning the heater on or off while detecting the temperature.
行程時間管理部203bは、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の開始から終了までの所要時間、及び行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の現在時刻から終了までの残時間の少なくとも一方を決定する。図4は、洗い運転、すすぎ運転、脱水運転及び乾燥運転のそれぞれの行程が終了するまでに必要な時間(所要時間)の一例を示すテーブルである。行程時間管理部203bは、図4に示すように行程が終了するまでに必要な時間(所要時間)を示すテーブルを洗濯運転が開始される前に作成する。しかし、行程には、行程が終了するまでに必要な時間が洗濯量、洗濯物の布質、及び蛇口から流れる水の流速等の運転前に分からない情報に依存する行程もある。そのため、行程時間管理部203bは、運転前に所要時間を特定することができない行程については、目安となる所定の時間を対応付けたテーブルを作成する。そして、行程時間管理部203bは、各行程の実際にかかった実施時間も管理するとともに、現在の行程の所要時間から現在の行程を実施した実施時間を減算することにより、現在の行程の残時間も管理する。
The process time management unit 203b determines at least one of the time required from the start to the end of the process specified by the process management unit 203a and the remaining time from the current time to the end of the process specified by the process management unit 203a. . FIG. 4 is a table showing an example of time (required time) required until the respective steps of the washing operation, the rinsing operation, the dehydrating operation, and the drying operation are completed. As shown in FIG. 4, the process time management unit 203b creates a table indicating the time (required time) required until the process is completed before the washing operation is started. However, there are strokes that depend on information that is not known before operation, such as the amount of laundry, the quality of the laundry, the flow rate of water flowing from the faucet, etc. Therefore, the process time management unit 203b creates a table in which a predetermined time as a guide is associated with a process in which the required time cannot be specified before driving. The process time management unit 203b manages the actual execution time of each process, and subtracts the execution time of the current process from the required time of the current process, thereby remaining time of the current process. Also manage.
図4において、行程時間管理部203bは、各行程に対する所要時間と、その所要時間が変動するかどうかを示す種別情報とを対応付けたテーブルを管理している。ここで、種別情報が“0”であれば、所要時間は、洗濯物又は運転コースなどによって変動しない固定の時間である。また、種別情報が“1”であれば、所要時間は、洗濯量又は運転コースによって変動する時間である。この場合、所要時間は大きく変動しない。種別情報が“3”であれば、所要時間は、水位の変化によって変動する時間である。例えば、給水行程の所要時間は、蛇口からの水流によって大きく変動する時間である。また、排水行程の所要時間は、元々の洗濯槽の水位(水をどれだけためていたか)などの水位の変化によって大きく変動する時間である。種別情報が“4”であれば、所要時間は、使用者によって設定された時間に依存して変動する時間であり、洗濯運転が始まった時点で固定される時間である。種別情報が“5”であれば、所要時間は、洗濯物の乾き具合によって大きく変動する時間である。
In FIG. 4, the process time management unit 203b manages a table in which required time for each process is associated with type information indicating whether the required time fluctuates. Here, if the type information is “0”, the required time is a fixed time that does not vary depending on the laundry or the driving course. If the type information is “1”, the required time is a time that varies depending on the amount of washing or the driving course. In this case, the required time does not vary greatly. If the type information is “3”, the required time is a time that varies depending on a change in the water level. For example, the time required for the water supply stroke is a time that varies greatly depending on the water flow from the faucet. Further, the time required for the drainage process is a time that varies greatly due to a change in the water level such as the original water level of the washing tub (how much water has been stored). If the type information is “4”, the required time is a time that varies depending on the time set by the user, and is a time that is fixed when the washing operation starts. If the type information is “5”, the required time is a time that varies greatly depending on how the laundry is dried.
応答内容決定部203cは、行程時間管理部203bによって決定される所要時間及び残時間の少なくとも一方に応じて問合せ信号に対する応答内容を決定する。応答内容決定部203cは、情報端末100から通信部202を経由して、洗濯機200の現在の洗濯機本体の状態など洗濯機200の情報を問い合わせる問合せ信号を受信した時に、問合せ信号に対する応答内容を決定する。通信部202は、応答内容決定部203cによって決定された応答内容を情報端末100へ送信する。
The response content determination unit 203c determines the response content for the inquiry signal according to at least one of the required time and the remaining time determined by the process time management unit 203b. When the response content determination unit 203c receives an inquiry signal for inquiring information on the washing machine 200 such as the current state of the washing machine main body of the washing machine 200 from the information terminal 100 via the communication unit 202, the response content for the inquiry signal To decide. The communication unit 202 transmits the response content determined by the response content determination unit 203c to the information terminal 100.
また、応答内容決定部203cは、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の所要時間が第1の所定時間以上である場合には、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程を示す情報を応答内容として決定し、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の所要時間が第1の所定時間未満である場合には、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の次の行程を示す情報を応答内容として決定する。なお、第1の所定時間は、現在の行程から次の行程に短時間で移行するか否かを判断することが可能な時間である。
In addition, when the time required for the process specified by the process management unit 203a is equal to or longer than the first predetermined time, the response content determination unit 203c uses information indicating the process specified by the process management unit 203a as the response content. When the time required for the process specified by the process management unit 203a is less than the first predetermined time, information indicating the next process of the process specified by the process management unit 203a is determined as the response content. . Note that the first predetermined time is a time during which it is possible to determine whether or not to move from the current stroke to the next stroke in a short time.
また、応答内容決定部203cは、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の残時間が第1の所定時間以上である場合には、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程を示す情報を応答内容として決定してもよく、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の残時間が第1の所定時間未満である場合には、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の次の行程を示す情報を応答内容として決定してもよい。
Further, when the remaining time of the process specified by the process management unit 203a is equal to or longer than the first predetermined time, the response content determination unit 203c uses information indicating the process specified by the process management unit 203a as the response content. If the remaining time of the process specified by the process management unit 203a is less than the first predetermined time, information indicating the next process of the process specified by the process management unit 203a May be determined as
記憶部204は、少なくとも洗濯機特定情報記憶部204aを備える。洗濯機特定情報記憶部204aは、洗濯機200を特定するための洗濯機特定情報、例えば洗濯機200の型番号及びシリアルナンバー等を予め記憶している。なお、洗濯機特定情報は、製造時等に予め記憶される。
The storage unit 204 includes at least a washing machine specifying information storage unit 204a. The washing machine specifying information storage unit 204a stores in advance washing machine specifying information for specifying the washing machine 200, for example, a model number and a serial number of the washing machine 200. The washing machine specifying information is stored in advance at the time of manufacture.
操作部205は、例えば操作ボタンなどで構成され、使用者による入力操作を受け付ける。
The operation unit 205 includes, for example, operation buttons and receives an input operation by the user.
表示部206は、例えば7セグメントLEDで構成され、水位ランク、洗い時間、すすぎ回数、脱水時間、残り時間及び予約時刻などをデジタル表示する。
The display unit 206 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED and digitally displays a water level rank, a washing time, the number of times of rinsing, a dehydration time, a remaining time, a reserved time, and the like.
サーバ300は、通信部301、記憶部302及び制御部303を備える。
The server 300 includes a communication unit 301, a storage unit 302, and a control unit 303.
通信部301は、ネットワーク400を利用して情報端末100と通信する。
The communication unit 301 communicates with the information terminal 100 using the network 400.
記憶部302は、情報端末100に表示されるメニュー画面を洗濯機200の製品ごとに記憶する。また、記憶部302は、洗濯機特定情報と、洗濯機200からの問合せ信号に対応する応答信号とによって特定される洗濯機200に応じた運転状況画面に表示される文言情報を記憶する。
The storage unit 302 stores a menu screen displayed on the information terminal 100 for each product of the washing machine 200. In addition, the storage unit 302 stores wording information displayed on the operation status screen corresponding to the washing machine 200 specified by the washing machine specifying information and the response signal corresponding to the inquiry signal from the washing machine 200.
制御部303は、例えばCPU(中央演算処理装置)等から構成され、通信部301の動作を制御するとともに、通信部301を介して受信した情報等に応じて記憶部302の動作を制御する。制御部303は、洗濯機特定情報と、問合せ信号に対応する応答信号とを情報端末100から通信部301を通じて受信した場合、洗濯機特定情報と応答信号とによって特定される洗濯機に応じた運転状況画面に表示する文言情報を作成する。また、制御部303は、作成した文言情報を情報端末100へ送信するように通信部301を制御する。
The control unit 303 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like, and controls the operation of the communication unit 301 and controls the operation of the storage unit 302 according to information received via the communication unit 301. When the control unit 303 receives the washing machine specifying information and the response signal corresponding to the inquiry signal from the information terminal 100 through the communication unit 301, the control unit 303 operates according to the washing machine specified by the washing machine specifying information and the response signal. Create wording information to be displayed on the status screen. Further, the control unit 303 controls the communication unit 301 to transmit the created wording information to the information terminal 100.
次に、本発明の実施の形態1における洗濯システムの動作を説明する。図5~図7は、本発明の実施の形態1における洗濯システムの動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。
Next, the operation of the washing system in Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described. 5 to 7 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the washing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
まず、ステップS1において、情報端末100の制御部105は、洗濯機200を制御するためのメニュー画面を報知部103に表示することができるアプリケーションを起動する。このとき、操作部104は、使用者による当該アプリケーションの起動指示を受け付ける。制御部105は、受け付けられた起動指示に基づいてアプリケーションを起動する。
First, in step S <b> 1, the control unit 105 of the information terminal 100 starts an application that can display a menu screen for controlling the washing machine 200 on the notification unit 103. At this time, the operation unit 104 receives an activation instruction of the application from the user. The control unit 105 activates the application based on the accepted activation instruction.
次に、ステップS2において、表示制御部105aは、第1通信部101と洗濯機200とが通信するために情報端末100のループアンテナ106と洗濯機200のループアンテナ207とを近接させることを使用者に指示するための通信指示画面を表示するように報知部103を制御する。報知部103は、通信指示画面を表示する。なお、より具体的には、通信指示画面は、情報端末100のループアンテナ106と、洗濯機200のループアンテナ207とを近接させることを使用者に指示するための画面である。また、通信指示画面は、情報端末100が備える記憶部(図示せず)に予め記憶されており、表示制御部105aは、記憶部から通信指示画面を読み出して表示する。
Next, in step S <b> 2, the display control unit 105 a uses the proximity of the loop antenna 106 of the information terminal 100 and the loop antenna 207 of the washing machine 200 in order for the first communication unit 101 and the washing machine 200 to communicate. The notification unit 103 is controlled to display a communication instruction screen for instructing the user. The notification unit 103 displays a communication instruction screen. More specifically, the communication instruction screen is a screen for instructing the user to bring the loop antenna 106 of the information terminal 100 and the loop antenna 207 of the washing machine 200 close to each other. The communication instruction screen is stored in advance in a storage unit (not shown) included in the information terminal 100, and the display control unit 105a reads the communication instruction screen from the storage unit and displays it.
図8は、本発明の実施の形態1における通信指示画面の一例を示す図である。図8に示す通信指示画面G1では、例えば“対応家電にタッチしてください”というメッセージが表示される。通信指示画面G1は、情報端末100を洗濯機200に近接させるように使用者を誘導する画面である。情報端末100の報知部103に通信指示画面G1が表示されると、使用者は、情報端末100と洗濯機200とが近接無線通信により通信可能な距離になるように、情報端末100のループアンテナ106と、洗濯機200のループアンテナ207とを近接させる。
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a communication instruction screen according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. On the communication instruction screen G1 shown in FIG. 8, for example, a message “Please touch the corresponding home appliance” is displayed. The communication instruction screen G1 is a screen that guides the user to bring the information terminal 100 close to the washing machine 200. When the communication instruction screen G1 is displayed on the notification unit 103 of the information terminal 100, the user can make a loop antenna of the information terminal 100 so that the information terminal 100 and the washing machine 200 can communicate with each other by proximity wireless communication. 106 and the loop antenna 207 of the washing machine 200 are brought close to each other.
次に、ステップS3において、第1通信制御部105bは、報知部103に通信指示画面が表示された後、洗濯機200を特定するための洗濯機特定情報を要求する要求情報を洗濯機200へ送信するように第1通信部101を制御する。第1通信部101は、報知部103に通信指示画面が表示された後、要求情報を洗濯機200へ送信する。なお、第1通信部101は、報知部103に通信指示画面が表示されたことに連動して、洗濯機200へ要求情報の送信を開始する。
Next, in step S <b> 3, after the communication instruction screen is displayed on the notification unit 103, the first communication control unit 105 b sends request information for requesting the washing machine specifying information for specifying the washing machine 200 to the washing machine 200. The first communication unit 101 is controlled to transmit. The first communication unit 101 transmits the request information to the washing machine 200 after the communication instruction screen is displayed on the notification unit 103. The first communication unit 101 starts transmission of request information to the washing machine 200 in conjunction with the display of the communication instruction screen on the notification unit 103.
次に、ステップS31において、洗濯機200の通信部202は、情報端末100のループアンテナ106と洗濯機200のループアンテナ207とが通信可能な距離に近接された後、情報端末100の第1通信部101によって送信された要求情報を受信する。
Next, in step S31, the communication unit 202 of the washing machine 200 makes the first communication of the information terminal 100 after the loop antenna 106 of the information terminal 100 and the loop antenna 207 of the washing machine 200 are brought close to each other. The request information transmitted by the unit 101 is received.
次に、ステップS32において、洗濯機200の応答内容決定部203cは、洗濯機特定情報記憶部204aから洗濯機特定情報を読み出す。
Next, in step S32, the response content determination unit 203c of the washing machine 200 reads the washing machine specifying information from the washing machine specifying information storage unit 204a.
次に、ステップS33において、応答内容決定部203cは、洗濯機特定情報を情報端末100へ送信するよう通信部202を制御する。通信部202は、洗濯機特定情報を情報端末100へ送信する。なお、要求情報には、情報端末100を特定するためのアドレス情報が含まれており、通信部202は、要求情報に含まれるアドレス情報に基づいて洗濯機特定情報を情報端末100へ送信する。
Next, in step S33, the response content determination unit 203c controls the communication unit 202 to transmit the washing machine specifying information to the information terminal 100. The communication unit 202 transmits the washing machine specifying information to the information terminal 100. The request information includes address information for specifying the information terminal 100, and the communication unit 202 transmits the washing machine specifying information to the information terminal 100 based on the address information included in the request information.
なお、応答内容決定部203cは、洗濯機特定情報とともに洗濯機200の使用履歴及びエラー情報などの状態情報を情報端末100へ送信してもよい。エラー情報は、例えば洗濯部201でモータやヒータなどの負荷の状態や、水位センサ、温度センサのセンシング情報を監視することによって検知される。
In addition, the response content determination unit 203c may transmit state information such as a use history and error information of the washing machine 200 to the information terminal 100 together with the washing machine specifying information. The error information is detected, for example, by monitoring the state of a load such as a motor or a heater and sensing information of a water level sensor and a temperature sensor in the washing unit 201.
次に、ステップS4において、情報端末100の第1通信部101は、洗濯機200の通信部202によって送信された洗濯機特定情報を受信する。
Next, in step S4, the first communication unit 101 of the information terminal 100 receives the washing machine specifying information transmitted by the communication unit 202 of the washing machine 200.
次に、ステップS5において、第2通信制御部105cは、第1通信部101によって受信された洗濯機特定情報をサーバ300へ送信するように第2通信部102を制御する。第2通信部102は、第1通信部101によって受信された洗濯機特定情報をサーバ300へ送信する。洗濯機200によって送信される洗濯機特定情報は、サーバ300を特定するためのアドレス情報とともに送信され、第2通信部102は、洗濯機特定情報とともに送信されるアドレス情報に基づいて洗濯機特定情報をサーバ300へ送信する。
Next, in step S5, the second communication control unit 105c controls the second communication unit 102 to transmit the washing machine specifying information received by the first communication unit 101 to the server 300. The second communication unit 102 transmits the washing machine specifying information received by the first communication unit 101 to the server 300. The washing machine identification information transmitted by the washing machine 200 is transmitted together with address information for identifying the server 300, and the second communication unit 102 is configured to perform washing machine identification information based on the address information transmitted together with the washing machine identification information. Is transmitted to the server 300.
なお、本実施の形態では、洗濯機200によって送信される洗濯機特定情報とともにサーバ300を特定するためのアドレス情報が送信されるが、本発明は特にこれに限定されず、情報端末100がサーバ300を特定するためのアドレス情報を記憶していてもよい。
In the present embodiment, address information for specifying the server 300 is transmitted together with the washing machine specifying information transmitted by the washing machine 200, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this, and the information terminal 100 is the server. Address information for specifying 300 may be stored.
次に、ステップS51において、サーバ300の通信部301は、情報端末100の第2通信部102によって送信された洗濯機特定情報を受信する。
Next, in step S51, the communication unit 301 of the server 300 receives the washing machine specifying information transmitted by the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100.
次に、ステップS52において、制御部303は、洗濯機特定情報によって特定される洗濯機200に応じたメニュー画面情報を作成する。ここで、制御部303は、洗濯機特定情報によって特定される洗濯機200に応じたメニュー画面を記憶部302から読み出す。
Next, in step S52, the control unit 303 creates menu screen information corresponding to the washing machine 200 specified by the washing machine specifying information. Here, the control unit 303 reads a menu screen corresponding to the washing machine 200 specified by the washing machine specifying information from the storage unit 302.
次に、ステップS53において、通信部301は、洗濯機200に固有のメニュー画面を表示させるためのメニュー画面情報を情報端末100へ送信する。
Next, in step S <b> 53, the communication unit 301 transmits menu screen information for displaying a menu screen unique to the washing machine 200 to the information terminal 100.
次に、ステップS6において、情報端末100の第2通信部102は、サーバ300の通信部301によって送信されたメニュー画面情報を受信する。
Next, in step S <b> 6, the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100 receives the menu screen information transmitted by the communication unit 301 of the server 300.
次に、ステップS7において、表示制御部105aは、第2通信部102によって受信されたメニュー画面情報に基づいて表示画面をメニュー画面に切り替える。報知部103は、第2通信部102によって受信されたメニュー画面情報に基づいてメニュー画面を表示する。
Next, in step S7, the display control unit 105a switches the display screen to the menu screen based on the menu screen information received by the second communication unit 102. The notification unit 103 displays a menu screen based on the menu screen information received by the second communication unit 102.
なお、情報端末100は、ステップS1でアプリケーションが起動した時に、電気機器ごとに固有のメニュー画面のリスト情報をサーバ300から取得して、取得したリストを報知部103に表示してもよい。そして、操作部104を介して使用している洗濯機を使用者が選択することによって、情報端末100は、選択された電気機器を特定するための情報をサーバ300へ送信してもよい。これによって、情報端末100の第2通信部102は、サーバ300の通信部301によって送信されたメニュー画面情報を受信し(ステップS6)、表示制御部105aは、第2通信部102によって受信されたメニュー画面情報に基づいて表示画面をメニュー画面に切り替えてもよい(ステップS7)。これにより、情報端末100と洗濯機200とを通信させることなくメニュー画面を表示することができる。
Note that the information terminal 100 may acquire the list information of the menu screen unique to each electrical device from the server 300 and display the acquired list on the notification unit 103 when the application is started in step S1. And the information terminal 100 may transmit the information for specifying the selected electric equipment to the server 300, when a user selects the washing machine currently used via the operation part 104. FIG. Thereby, the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100 receives the menu screen information transmitted by the communication unit 301 of the server 300 (step S6), and the display control unit 105a is received by the second communication unit 102. The display screen may be switched to the menu screen based on the menu screen information (step S7). Thereby, a menu screen can be displayed without causing the information terminal 100 and the washing machine 200 to communicate with each other.
メニュー画面が表示されている間、操作部104は、メニュー画面に表示されている項目の使用者による選択を受け付け、選択された項目に応じた画面の表示、及び選択された項目に応じた洗濯機200の制御が行われる。
While the menu screen is displayed, the operation unit 104 accepts selection by the user of the item displayed on the menu screen, displays the screen according to the selected item, and performs washing according to the selected item. The machine 200 is controlled.
図9は、本発明の実施の形態におけるメニュー画面の一例を示す図である。
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the menu screen in the embodiment of the present invention.
図9に示すメニュー画面G2では、洗濯機200の製品名及び製品番号を表す製品名501、洗濯機200の省エネルギー状態に関する情報を表示するためのエコ情報表示ボタン502、洗濯機200のサポート情報を表示するためのサポート情報表示ボタン503、現在の洗濯機本体の状態を問い合わせる状況確認表示ボタン504、及び洗濯機の洗剤情報などを設定するための設定表示ボタン505が表示される。
In the menu screen G2 shown in FIG. 9, the product name 501 indicating the product name and product number of the washing machine 200, the eco information display button 502 for displaying information on the energy saving state of the washing machine 200, and support information for the washing machine 200 are displayed. A support information display button 503 for displaying, a status confirmation display button 504 for inquiring about the current state of the washing machine body, and a setting display button 505 for setting detergent information of the washing machine and the like are displayed.
エコ情報表示ボタン502、サポート情報表示ボタン503、状況確認表示ボタン504及び設定表示ボタン505は、操作部104を介して選択可能である。エコ情報表示ボタン203が選択されると、洗濯機200の消費電力などの省エネルギーに関する情報を表す画面が表示される。サポート情報表示ボタン204が選択されると、洗濯機200をサポートするための情報を表す画面が表示される。状況確認表示ボタン504が選択されると、現在の洗濯機本体の状態を問い合わせる為に情報端末100と洗濯機200とを通信させるための通信指示画面が表示される。
The eco information display button 502, the support information display button 503, the status confirmation display button 504, and the setting display button 505 can be selected via the operation unit 104. When the eco information display button 203 is selected, a screen representing information related to energy saving such as power consumption of the washing machine 200 is displayed. When the support information display button 204 is selected, a screen representing information for supporting the washing machine 200 is displayed. When the status confirmation display button 504 is selected, a communication instruction screen for causing the information terminal 100 and the washing machine 200 to communicate is displayed in order to inquire about the current state of the washing machine body.
なお、メニュー画面G2に表示される項目は、図9に示す項目に限定されず、種々の項目を表示することが可能である。
It should be noted that the items displayed on the menu screen G2 are not limited to the items shown in FIG. 9, and various items can be displayed.
次に、ステップS8において、表示制御部105aは、操作部104によって状態確認指示が受け付けられたか否かを判断する。すなわち、表示制御部105aは、メニュー画面G2に表示される状態確認表示ボタン504が選択されたか否かを判断する。
Next, in step S8, the display control unit 105a determines whether or not a state confirmation instruction has been received by the operation unit 104. That is, the display control unit 105a determines whether or not the state confirmation display button 504 displayed on the menu screen G2 is selected.
ここで、状態確認指示が受け付けられていないと判断された場合(ステップS8でNO)、状態確認指示が受け付けられるまで待機状態となる。なお、待機状態において、例えばエコ情報表示ボタン502、サポート情報表示ボタン503及び設定ボタン505などの他の指示が受け付けられた場合、他の指示に応じた画面の表示、情報端末100の動作及び洗濯機200の動作が行われる。
Here, when it is determined that the state confirmation instruction has not been accepted (NO in step S8), the process waits until the state confirmation instruction is accepted. In the standby state, for example, when other instructions such as the eco information display button 502, the support information display button 503, and the setting button 505 are received, the screen display according to the other instructions, the operation of the information terminal 100, and the washing The operation of the machine 200 is performed.
一方、状態確認指示が受け付けられたと判断された場合(ステップS8でYES)、ステップS9において、表示制御部105aは、第1通信部101と洗濯機200とが通信するために情報端末100のループアンテナ106と洗濯機200のループアンテナ207とを近接させることを使用者に指示するための通信指示画面を表示するように報知部103を制御する。報知部103は、通信指示画面を表示する。
On the other hand, when it is determined that the state confirmation instruction has been received (YES in step S8), in step S9, the display control unit 105a loops the information terminal 100 in order for the first communication unit 101 and the washing machine 200 to communicate with each other. The notification unit 103 is controlled to display a communication instruction screen for instructing the user to bring the antenna 106 and the loop antenna 207 of the washing machine 200 close to each other. The notification unit 103 displays a communication instruction screen.
以上のフローチャートの説明から分かるように、現在の洗濯機200本体の状態を問い合わせようとした場合、常に情報端末100の報知部103で表示している画面は、洗濯機固有のメニュー画面を表示しているとは限らないので、メニュー画面を表示するための時間が必要となる。
As can be seen from the description of the flowchart above, when an inquiry is made about the current state of the main body of the washing machine 200, the screen displayed on the notification unit 103 of the information terminal 100 always displays a menu screen unique to the washing machine. Because it is not always, it takes time to display the menu screen.
次に、ステップS10において、情報端末100の第1通信部101は、洗濯機200に現在の洗濯機本体の運転状況、すなわち洗濯機200が現在どの行程を実施しているかを問い合わせる問合せ信号を洗濯機200に対して送信する。
Next, in step S10, the first communication unit 101 of the information terminal 100 carries out an inquiry signal that inquires the washing machine 200 about the current operating state of the washing machine body, that is, what process the washing machine 200 is currently performing. To the machine 200.
次に、ステップS34において、洗濯機200の通信部202は、情報端末100の第1通信部101によって送信された問合せ信号を受信する。
Next, in step S34, the communication unit 202 of the washing machine 200 receives the inquiry signal transmitted by the first communication unit 101 of the information terminal 100.
次に、ステップS35において、行程管理部203aは、洗濯機200が現在実施している行程(現行程)を特定する。
Next, in step S35, the process management unit 203a identifies the process (current process) that the washing machine 200 is currently performing.
次に、ステップS36において、応答内容決定部203cは、行程管理部203aによって特定された現行程の所要時間を行程時間管理部203bから取得する。
Next, in step S36, the response content determination unit 203c obtains the current required time specified by the process management unit 203a from the process time management unit 203b.
次に、ステップS37において、応答内容決定部203cは、現行程の所要時間が第1の所定時間(例えば、60秒)未満であるか否か判断する。すなわち、応答内容決定部203cは、情報端末100において現在の洗濯機本体の状態が表示された後、すぐに行程が変わるか否かを判断する。現行程の所要時間が第1の所定時間未満である場合は、洗濯機200の現在の状態が表示された後、すぐに行程が変わってしまう可能性が高い。なお、第1の所定時間は、現在の行程から次の行程に短時間で移行するか否かを判断することが可能な時間である。
Next, in step S37, the response content determination unit 203c determines whether or not the current required time is less than a first predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds). That is, the response content determination unit 203c determines whether or not the process changes immediately after the current state of the washing machine body is displayed on the information terminal 100. If the current required time is less than the first predetermined time, it is highly likely that the process will change immediately after the current state of the washing machine 200 is displayed. Note that the first predetermined time is a time during which it is possible to determine whether or not to move from the current stroke to the next stroke in a short time.
現行程の所要時間が第1の所定時間未満であると判断された場合(ステップS37でYES)、すぐに行程が変わってしまう可能性が高いため、ステップS38において、応答内容決定部203cは、現行程の次の行程を情報端末100に返す応答内容として決定する。
If it is determined that the current required time is less than the first predetermined time (YES in step S37), there is a high possibility that the process will change immediately. In step S38, the response content determination unit 203c The next process of the current time is determined as a response content to be returned to the information terminal 100.
一方、現行程の所要時間が第1の所定時間未満ではないと判断された場合(ステップS37でNO)、すぐに行程が変わってしまう可能性が低いため、ステップS39において、応答内容決定部203cは、現行程を情報端末100に返す応答内容として決定する。
On the other hand, if it is determined that the current required time is not less than the first predetermined time (NO in step S37), the process is unlikely to change immediately, so in step S39, the response content determination unit 203c. Determines the current content as a response content to be returned to the information terminal 100.
なお、応答内容は、本実施の形態1において行程毎に対応付けられたユニークな数値で表される。例えば、洗濯量判定行程には予め定めた“1”が対応付けられ、洗剤量表示行程には予め定めた“2”が対応付けられる。
The response content is represented by a unique numerical value associated with each process in the first embodiment. For example, a predetermined “1” is associated with the washing amount determination process, and a predetermined “2” is associated with the detergent amount display process.
次に、ステップS40において、応答内容決定部203cは、問合せ信号に対して決定された応答内容を含む応答信号を情報端末100へ送信するよう通信部202を制御する。通信部202は、応答信号を情報端末100へ送信する。
Next, in step S40, the response content determination unit 203c controls the communication unit 202 to transmit a response signal including the response content determined for the inquiry signal to the information terminal 100. The communication unit 202 transmits a response signal to the information terminal 100.
次に、ステップS11において、情報端末100の第2通信部102は、洗濯機200の通信部202によって送信された応答信号を受信する。
Next, in step S <b> 11, the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100 receives the response signal transmitted by the communication unit 202 of the washing machine 200.
次に、ステップS12において、第2通信制御部105cは、第1通信部101によって受信された応答信号をサーバ300へ送信するように第2通信部102を制御する。第2通信部102は、第1通信部101によって受信された応答信号をサーバ300へ送信する。洗濯機200によって送信される問合せ信号に対する応答信号は、サーバ300を特定するためのアドレス情報とともに送信され、第2通信部102は、問合せ信号に対する応答信号とともに送信されるアドレス情報に基づいて問合せ信号に対する応答信号をサーバ300へ送信する。
Next, in step S <b> 12, the second communication control unit 105 c controls the second communication unit 102 so as to transmit the response signal received by the first communication unit 101 to the server 300. The second communication unit 102 transmits the response signal received by the first communication unit 101 to the server 300. The response signal for the inquiry signal transmitted by the washing machine 200 is transmitted together with the address information for specifying the server 300, and the second communication unit 102 transmits the inquiry signal based on the address information transmitted together with the response signal for the inquiry signal. Is transmitted to the server 300.
なお、本実施の形態1では、洗濯機200によって送信される問合せ信号に対する応答信号とともにサーバ300を特定するためのアドレス情報が送信されるが、本発明は特にこれに限定されず、情報端末100がサーバ300を特定するためのアドレス情報を記憶していてもよい。
In the first embodiment, address information for specifying the server 300 is transmitted together with a response signal to the inquiry signal transmitted by the washing machine 200. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to this, and the information terminal 100 May store address information for specifying the server 300.
次に、ステップS54において、サーバ300の通信部301は、情報端末100の第2通信部102によって送信された応答信号を受信する。
Next, in step S54, the communication unit 301 of the server 300 receives the response signal transmitted by the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100.
次に、ステップS55において、サーバ300の制御部303は、問合せ信号に対する応答信号(現在実施されている行程が何であるかを示す情報)に基づいて、応答信号によって特定される行程を説明するための運転状況画面情報を作成する。ここで、制御部303は、問合せ信号に対する応答信号によって特定される運転状況画面を記憶部302から読み出す。
Next, in step S55, the control unit 303 of the server 300 explains the process specified by the response signal based on the response signal to the inquiry signal (information indicating what process is currently being performed). Create the operating status screen information. Here, the control unit 303 reads the operation status screen specified by the response signal to the inquiry signal from the storage unit 302.
次に、ステップS56において、通信部301は、運転状況画面を表示させるための運転状況画面情報を情報端末100に送信する。
Next, in step S56, the communication unit 301 transmits driving status screen information for displaying the driving status screen to the information terminal 100.
次に、ステップS13において、情報端末100の第2通信部102は、サーバ300の通信部301によって送信された運転状況画面情報を受信する。
Next, in step S <b> 13, the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100 receives the driving situation screen information transmitted by the communication unit 301 of the server 300.
次に、ステップS14において、表示制御部105aは、第2通信部102によって受信された運転状況画面情報に基づいて表示画面を運転状況画面に切り替える。報知部103は、第2通信部102によって受信された運転状況画面情報に基づいて運転状況画面を表示する。
Next, in step S14, the display control unit 105a switches the display screen to the driving status screen based on the driving status screen information received by the second communication unit 102. The notification unit 103 displays the driving status screen based on the driving status screen information received by the second communication unit 102.
図10は、本発明の実施の形態1における運転状況画面の一例を示す図である。
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an operation status screen according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
図10に示す運転状況画面G3では、洗濯機200の製品名及び製品番号を表す製品名601、洗濯機200で現在実施している行程を示す状態情報602、及びメニュー画面に戻るためのOKボタン603が表示される。
On the operation status screen G3 shown in FIG. 10, the product name 601 indicating the product name and product number of the washing machine 200, the status information 602 indicating the process currently being executed in the washing machine 200, and the OK button for returning to the menu screen 603 is displayed.
次に、ステップS15において、制御部105は、運転状況画面を報知部103に表示するためのアプリケーションを終了するか否かを判断する。このとき、操作部104は、使用者による当該アプリケーションの終了指示を受け付ける。制御部105は、受け付けられた終了指示に基づいてアプリケーションを終了する。ここで、アプリケーションを終了すると判断された場合(ステップS15でYES)、処理を終了する。一方、アプリケーションを終了しないと判断された場合(ステップS15でNO)、ステップS7の処理に戻り、引き続いてメニュー画面(図9)が表示される。
Next, in step S15, the control unit 105 determines whether or not to end the application for displaying the driving status screen on the notification unit 103. At this time, the operation unit 104 receives an instruction to end the application from the user. The control unit 105 ends the application based on the received end instruction. If it is determined that the application is to be terminated (YES in step S15), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined not to end the application (NO in step S15), the process returns to step S7, and the menu screen (FIG. 9) is displayed subsequently.
なお、本実施の形態1におけるアプリケーションを終了しないと判断された場合とは、図10のOKボタン603が押下された場合であるが、使用者により操作部104が特に操作されなくても例えば30秒経過すると、ステップS7の処理に戻り、引き続いてメニュー画面(図9)を表示させてもよい。
Note that the case where it is determined not to end the application in the first embodiment is a case where the OK button 603 in FIG. 10 is pressed, but for example 30 even if the operation unit 104 is not particularly operated by the user. When the second has elapsed, the process may return to step S7 and the menu screen (FIG. 9) may be displayed.
情報端末100に洗濯機200の現行程について説明するための運転状況画面を表示する場合に、運転状況画面が表示されるまでに時間がかかったり、実際に近距離無線通信で洗濯機200と情報端末100とを通信させる際に、使用者が情報端末100を洗濯機200にかざすのに多少時間がかかったりする。そのため、応答内容決定部203cで、洗濯機200の現在の行程が表示されたとしてもすぐに次の行程に移行する可能性が高い場合、現在の行程ではなく、現在の行程の次の行程の情報を情報端末100の報知部103に表示することができる。そのため、電気機器本体の状態と情報端末に表示される表示内容とが不一致となることを防止することができる。
When the operation status screen for explaining the current state of the washing machine 200 is displayed on the information terminal 100, it takes time until the operation status screen is displayed, or the information on the washing machine 200 is actually obtained through short-range wireless communication. When communicating with the terminal 100, it takes some time for the user to hold the information terminal 100 over the washing machine 200. Therefore, even if the current process of the washing machine 200 is displayed in the response content determination unit 203c, if there is a high possibility that the process will immediately shift to the next process, not the current process but the next process of the current process Information can be displayed on the notification unit 103 of the information terminal 100. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the state of the electric device main body from being inconsistent with the display content displayed on the information terminal.
(実施の形態2)
本発明の実施の形態2の洗濯システムの構成は、図1及び図3に示す実施の形態1の洗濯システムの構成と同じである。応答内容決定部203cは、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程を示す情報と、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の残時間とを応答内容として決定する。 (Embodiment 2)
The configuration of the laundry system according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the laundry system according to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. The response content determination unit 203c determines the information indicating the process specified by the process management unit 203a and the remaining time of the process specified by the process management unit 203a as response contents.
本発明の実施の形態2の洗濯システムの構成は、図1及び図3に示す実施の形態1の洗濯システムの構成と同じである。応答内容決定部203cは、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程を示す情報と、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の残時間とを応答内容として決定する。 (Embodiment 2)
The configuration of the laundry system according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the laundry system according to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. The response content determination unit 203c determines the information indicating the process specified by the process management unit 203a and the remaining time of the process specified by the process management unit 203a as response contents.
本実施の形態2の洗濯システムは、実施の形態1の図5~図7に示すフローチャートのステップS36以降の動作が異なる。図11及び図12は、本実施の形態2における洗濯システムの動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。ただし、図11及び図12では、実施の形態1と異なる動作のみを図示している。
The operation of the washing system according to the second embodiment is different from step S36 in the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 of the first embodiment. 11 and 12 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the washing system according to the second embodiment. However, in FIG.11 and FIG.12, only operation | movement different from Embodiment 1 is shown in figure.
実施の形態2において、ステップS35までの動作は、実施の形態1と同じである。ステップS34において、洗濯機200の通信部202は、情報端末100の第1通信部101によって送信された問合せ信号を受信する。次に、ステップS35において、行程管理部203aは、洗濯機200が現在実施している行程(現行程)を特定する。
In the second embodiment, the operations up to step S35 are the same as those in the first embodiment. In step S <b> 34, the communication unit 202 of the washing machine 200 receives the inquiry signal transmitted by the first communication unit 101 of the information terminal 100. Next, in step S35, the process management unit 203a identifies the process (current process) that the washing machine 200 is currently performing.
次に、ステップS41において、応答内容決定部203cは、行程管理部203aによって特定された現行程の開始から終了までの所要時間と、行程管理部203aによって特定された現行程の現在時刻から終了までの残時間とを行程時間管理部203bから取得する。ここで、行程時間管理部203bは、現行程の開始から現在時刻までの実施時間を計測している。行程時間管理部203bは、現行程の所要時間から現行程の実施時間を減算することにより、現行程の現在時刻から終了までの残時間を算出する。
Next, in step S41, the response content determination unit 203c determines the required time from the start to the end of the current process specified by the process management unit 203a and the current time and the current process specified by the process management unit 203a. Are acquired from the process time management unit 203b. Here, the process time management unit 203b measures the execution time from the start of the current process to the current time. The process time management unit 203b calculates the remaining time from the current time to the end of the current time by subtracting the current execution time from the current required time.
次に、ステップS42において、応答内容決定部203cは、現行程(現行程を示す数値)と、行程時間管理部203bによって管理されている現行程の残時間とを情報端末100に返す応答内容として決定する。
Next, in step S42, the response content determination unit 203c returns the current time (a numerical value indicating the current time) and the current remaining time managed by the process time management unit 203b as response content to be returned to the information terminal 100. decide.
次に、ステップS43において、応答内容決定部203cは、問合せ信号に対して決定された応答内容を含む応答信号を情報端末100へ送信するよう通信部202を制御する。通信部202は、応答信号を情報端末100へ送信する。
Next, in step S43, the response content determination unit 203c controls the communication unit 202 to transmit a response signal including the response content determined for the inquiry signal to the information terminal 100. The communication unit 202 transmits a response signal to the information terminal 100.
次に、ステップS16において、情報端末100の第2通信部102は、洗濯機200の通信部202によって送信された応答信号を受信する。
Next, in step S <b> 16, the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100 receives the response signal transmitted by the communication unit 202 of the washing machine 200.
次に、ステップS17において、第2通信制御部105cは、第1通信部101によって受信された応答信号のうち現行程を示す情報(数値)をサーバ300へ送信するように第2通信部102を制御する。第2通信部102は、第1通信部101によって受信された現行程を示す情報(数値)をサーバ300へ送信する。洗濯機200によって送信される現行程を示す情報(数値)は、サーバ300を特定するためのアドレス情報とともに送信され、第2通信部102は、現行程を示す情報(数値)とともに送信されるアドレス情報に基づいて現行程を示す情報(数値)をサーバ300へ送信する。
Next, in step S <b> 17, the second communication control unit 105 c causes the second communication unit 102 to transmit information (numerical value) indicating the current level among the response signals received by the first communication unit 101 to the server 300. Control. The second communication unit 102 transmits information (numerical values) indicating the current degree received by the first communication unit 101 to the server 300. Information (numerical value) indicating the current degree transmitted by the washing machine 200 is transmitted together with address information for specifying the server 300, and the second communication unit 102 is an address transmitted together with information (numerical value) indicating the current degree. Information (numerical value) indicating the current level is transmitted to the server 300 based on the information.
なお、本実施の形態2では、洗濯機200によって送信される現行程を示す情報(数値)とともにサーバ300を特定するためのアドレス情報が送信されるが、本発明は特にこれに限定されず、情報端末100がサーバ300を特定するためのアドレス情報を記憶していてもよい。
In the second embodiment, the address information for specifying the server 300 is transmitted together with the information (numerical value) indicating the current degree transmitted by the washing machine 200, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this, Address information for the information terminal 100 to identify the server 300 may be stored.
次に、ステップS57において、サーバ300の通信部301は、情報端末100の第2通信部102によって送信された現行程を示す情報(数値)を受信する。
Next, in step S57, the communication unit 301 of the server 300 receives the information (numerical value) indicating the current degree transmitted by the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100.
次に、ステップS58において、サーバ300の制御部303は、現行程を示す数値(現在実施されている行程が何であるかを示す情報)に基づいて、現行程を示す数値によって特定される行程を説明するための運転状況画面情報を作成する。ここで、制御部303は、現行程を示す情報(数値)によって特定される運転状況画面を記憶部302から読み出す。
Next, in step S58, the control unit 303 of the server 300 determines the process specified by the numerical value indicating the current process based on the numerical value indicating the current process (information indicating what the process is currently being performed). Create operating status screen information for explanation. Here, the control unit 303 reads an operation status screen specified by information (numerical value) indicating the current degree from the storage unit 302.
次に、ステップS59において、通信部301は、運転状況画面を表示させるための運転状況画面情報を情報端末100に送信する。
Next, in step S <b> 59, the communication unit 301 transmits driving status screen information for displaying the driving status screen to the information terminal 100.
次に、ステップS18において、情報端末100の第2通信部102は、サーバ300の通信部301によって送信された運転状況画面情報を受信する。
Next, in step S <b> 18, the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 100 receives the driving status screen information transmitted by the communication unit 301 of the server 300.
次に、ステップS19において、表示制御部105aは、第2通信部102によって受信された運転状況画面情報に基づいて表示画面を運転状況画面に切り替える。報知部103は、第2通信部102によって受信された運転状況画面情報に基づいて実施の形態1と同様に運転状況画面を表示する。
Next, in step S19, the display control unit 105a switches the display screen to the driving status screen based on the driving status screen information received by the second communication unit 102. The notification unit 103 displays the driving status screen as in the first embodiment based on the driving status screen information received by the second communication unit 102.
次に、ステップS20において、表示制御部105aは、運転状況画面を表示してからの経過時間をカウントし、洗濯機200より受信した現行程の残時間が経過したか否かを判断する。残時間が経過したと判断された場合(ステップS20でYES)、ステップS21において、表示制御部105aは、洗濯機200の状態を再度確認することを使用者に促す画面(状態再確認画面)を表示するように報知部103を制御する。報知部103は、表示制御部105aの制御に基づき状態再確認画面を表示する。
Next, in step S20, the display control unit 105a counts the elapsed time since the operation status screen is displayed, and determines whether or not the current remaining time received from the washing machine 200 has elapsed. When it is determined that the remaining time has elapsed (YES in step S20), in step S21, the display control unit 105a displays a screen (state reconfirmation screen) that prompts the user to confirm the state of the washing machine 200 again. The notification unit 103 is controlled to display. The notification unit 103 displays a state reconfirmation screen based on the control of the display control unit 105a.
図13は、本発明の実施の形態2における状態再確認画面の一例を示す図である。図13に示す状態再確認画面G4では、運転状況画面の上にポップアップ画像として、洗濯機200の状態を再度確認することを使用者に促すための文言が表示される。そのため、状態再確認画面G4では、下地画像601と、洗濯機200と再度近距離無線通信を促す文言602と、再び洗濯機200と近距離無線通信を行うための通信指示画面に戻るための再確認ボタン603と、及びメニュー画面に戻るためのメニュー表示ボタン604とが表示される。
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a state reconfirmation screen according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. In the state reconfirmation screen G4 shown in FIG. 13, a word for prompting the user to confirm the state of the washing machine 200 again is displayed as a pop-up image on the driving state screen. Therefore, in the state reconfirmation screen G4, the background image 601, the wording 602 that prompts the short-distance wireless communication with the washing machine 200 again, and the re-transmission for returning to the communication instruction screen for performing short-distance wireless communication with the washing machine 200 again. A confirmation button 603 and a menu display button 604 for returning to the menu screen are displayed.
次に、ステップS22において、表示制御部105aは、状態再確認画面の次にどの画面を報知部103に表示させるか判断する。すなわち、表示制御部105aは、洗濯機200の状態を再度確認するための再確認ボタン603が使用者によって押下されたか否かを判断する。このとき、操作部104は、使用者による再確認ボタン603及びメニュー表示ボタン604のいずれかの押下を受け付ける。ここで、再確認ボタン603が押下されたと判断された場合(ステップS22でYES)、ステップS9の処理に戻り、表示制御部105aは、引き続いて通信指示画面(図8)を表示するように報知部103を制御する。
Next, in step S22, the display control unit 105a determines which screen is to be displayed on the notification unit 103 after the state reconfirmation screen. That is, the display control unit 105a determines whether or not a reconfirmation button 603 for reconfirming the state of the washing machine 200 has been pressed by the user. At this time, the operation unit 104 accepts pressing of either the reconfirmation button 603 or the menu display button 604 by the user. If it is determined that the reconfirmation button 603 has been pressed (YES in step S22), the process returns to step S9, and the display control unit 105a notifies the communication instruction screen (FIG. 8) to be displayed subsequently. The unit 103 is controlled.
一方、再確認ボタン603が押下されていないと判断された場合、すなわちメニュー表示ボタン604が押下された場合(ステップS22でNO)、ステップS7の処理に戻り、表示制御部105aは、引き続いてメニュー画面(図9)を表示するように報知部103を制御する。
On the other hand, when it is determined that the reconfirmation button 603 is not pressed, that is, when the menu display button 604 is pressed (NO in step S22), the process returns to step S7, and the display control unit 105a continues to select the menu. The notification unit 103 is controlled to display the screen (FIG. 9).
また、残時間が経過していないと判断された場合(ステップS20でNO)、ステップS23において、制御部105は、運転状況画面を報知部103に表示するためのアプリケーションを終了するか否かを判断する。このとき、操作部104は、使用者による当該アプリケーションの終了指示を受け付ける。制御部105は、受け付けられた終了指示に基づいてアプリケーションを終了する。ここで、アプリケーションを終了すると判断された場合(ステップS23でYES)、処理を終了する。
When it is determined that the remaining time has not elapsed (NO in step S20), in step S23, the control unit 105 determines whether or not to end the application for displaying the driving status screen on the notification unit 103. to decide. At this time, the operation unit 104 receives an instruction to end the application from the user. The control unit 105 ends the application based on the received end instruction. If it is determined that the application is to be terminated (YES in step S23), the process is terminated.
一方、アプリケーションを終了しないと判断された場合(ステップS23でNO)、ステップS20の処理に戻り、表示制御部105aは、残時間が経過したか否かを判断する。なお、ステップS23において、メニュー画面を表示するためのボタンが押下された場合、ステップS7の処理に戻り、表示制御部105aは、引き続いてメニュー画面(図9)を表示するように報知部103を制御してもよい。
On the other hand, if it is determined not to terminate the application (NO in step S23), the process returns to step S20, and the display control unit 105a determines whether the remaining time has elapsed. If the button for displaying the menu screen is pressed in step S23, the process returns to step S7, and the display control unit 105a causes the notification unit 103 to display the menu screen (FIG. 9). You may control.
以上のような構成にすることによって、次のような効果がある。情報端末100において洗濯機200の現行程を表す運転状況画面が表示された場合、運転状況画面が放置されると必ず表示内容と現在の洗濯機200本体の状態とが不一致となる。そのため、情報端末100にて洗濯機200の現行程を表す運転状況画面が表示された時に、現行程が終了するまでの時間がカウントされる。これにより、行程が切り替わる(不一致となる)タイミングで再度問合せ信号を洗濯機200へ送信するように促すことができる。または、情報端末100に表示されている洗濯機200の行程と、洗濯機200の現在の行程とが不一致であることを使用者に報知することができる。
The following effects are obtained by adopting the above configuration. When the operation status screen representing the current state of the washing machine 200 is displayed on the information terminal 100, the displayed content and the current state of the main body of the washing machine 200 are always inconsistent when the operation status screen is left unattended. Therefore, when the operation status screen representing the current level of the washing machine 200 is displayed on the information terminal 100, the time until the current level ends is counted. Thereby, it can be urged to transmit the inquiry signal to the washing machine 200 again at the timing when the process is switched (becomes inconsistent). Alternatively, the user can be notified that the process of the washing machine 200 displayed on the information terminal 100 and the current process of the washing machine 200 are inconsistent.
(実施の形態3)
本発明の実施の形態3の洗濯システムの構成は、図1及び図3に示す実施の形態1の洗濯システムの構成と同じである。応答内容決定部203cは、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の実施時間が第2の所定時間未満である場合には、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の前の行程を示す情報を応答内容として決定する。 (Embodiment 3)
The configuration of the laundry system according to the third embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the laundry system according to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. If the execution time of the process specified by the process management unit 203a is less than the second predetermined time, the response content determination unit 203c responds with information indicating the process before the process specified by the process management unit 203a. Determine as content.
本発明の実施の形態3の洗濯システムの構成は、図1及び図3に示す実施の形態1の洗濯システムの構成と同じである。応答内容決定部203cは、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の実施時間が第2の所定時間未満である場合には、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の前の行程を示す情報を応答内容として決定する。 (Embodiment 3)
The configuration of the laundry system according to the third embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the laundry system according to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. If the execution time of the process specified by the process management unit 203a is less than the second predetermined time, the response content determination unit 203c responds with information indicating the process before the process specified by the process management unit 203a. Determine as content.
本実施の形態3の洗濯システムは、実施の形態1の図5~図7に示すフローチャートのステップS36からステップS39までの動作が異なる。つまり、洗濯機200からの問合せ信号を受信してから応答信号を送信するまでの動作が異なる。図14は、本発明の実施の形態3における洗濯システムの動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。ただし、図14では、実施の形態1と異なる動作のみを図示している。
The operation of the washing system of the third embodiment differs from step S36 to step S39 in the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 of the first embodiment. That is, the operation from the reception of the inquiry signal from the washing machine 200 to the transmission of the response signal is different. FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the washing system according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. However, in FIG. 14, only operations different from those of the first embodiment are illustrated.
実施の形態3において、ステップS35までの動作は、実施の形態1と同じである。ステップS34において、洗濯機200の通信部202は、情報端末100の第1通信部101によって送信された問合せ信号を受信する。次に、ステップS35において、行程管理部203aは、洗濯機200が現在実施している行程(現行程)を特定する。
In the third embodiment, the operations up to step S35 are the same as those in the first embodiment. In step S <b> 34, the communication unit 202 of the washing machine 200 receives the inquiry signal transmitted by the first communication unit 101 of the information terminal 100. Next, in step S35, the process management unit 203a identifies the process (current process) that the washing machine 200 is currently performing.
次に、ステップS44において、応答内容決定部203cは、行程管理部203aによって特定された現行程の開始から終了までの所要時間と、行程管理部203aによって特定された現行程が開始から現在時刻まで実施された実施時間とを行程時間管理部203bから取得する。ここで、行程時間管理部203bは、現行程の開始から現在時刻までの実施時間を計測している。
Next, in step S44, the response content determination unit 203c determines the required time from the start to the end of the current process specified by the process management unit 203a and the current process specified by the process management unit 203a from the start to the current time. The implemented time is acquired from the process time management unit 203b. Here, the process time management unit 203b measures the execution time from the start of the current process to the current time.
次に、ステップS45において、応答内容決定部203cは、現行程の実施時間が第2の所定時間(例えば、30秒)未満であるか否か判断する。すなわち、応答内容決定部203cは、情報端末100のアプリケーションを起動してから通信指示画面を表示する(ステップS9)までに要する操作時間の間に行程が変わるか否かを判断する。現行程の実施時間が第2の所定時間未満である場合は、洗濯機200が現在の行程に移行した直後である。そのため、使用者が知りたい洗濯機200の状態は、現行程の前の行程である可能性が高い。なお、第2の所定時間は、行程が切り替わった直後であるか否かを判断することが可能な時間である。
Next, in step S45, the response content determination unit 203c determines whether or not the current execution time is less than a second predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). In other words, the response content determination unit 203c determines whether or not the process changes during the operation time required from when the application of the information terminal 100 is activated until the communication instruction screen is displayed (step S9). When the current execution time is less than the second predetermined time, it is immediately after the washing machine 200 shifts to the current process. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the state of the washing machine 200 that the user wants to know is the previous stroke as of the present time. The second predetermined time is a time during which it is possible to determine whether or not it is immediately after the process is switched.
現行程の実施時間が第2の所定時間未満であると判断された場合(ステップS45でYES)、使用者が知りたい行程が現行程の前の行程である可能性が高いため、ステップS46において、応答内容決定部203cは、現行程の前の行程を情報端末100に返す応答内容として決定する。
If it is determined that the current execution time is less than the second predetermined time (YES in step S45), the process that the user wants to know is likely to be the previous process, so in step S46 Then, the response content determination unit 203c determines the response content to be returned to the information terminal 100 for the previous process of the current time.
一方、現行程の実施時間が第2の所定時間未満ではないと判断された場合(ステップS45でNO)、使用者が知りたい行程が現行程の前の行程である可能性が低いため、ステップS47において、応答内容決定部203cは、現行程を情報端末100に返す応答内容として決定する。実施の形態3において、ステップS40以降の動作は、実施の形態1と同じである。
On the other hand, if it is determined that the current execution time is not less than the second predetermined time (NO in step S45), the step that the user wants to know is unlikely to be the previous step, so the step In S47, the response content determination unit 203c determines the current content as the response content to be returned to the information terminal 100. In the third embodiment, the operations after step S40 are the same as those in the first embodiment.
以上のような構成にすることによって、次のような効果がある。情報端末100に洗濯機200の現行程について説明するための運転状況画面が表示される場合に、運転状況画面が表示されるまでに時間がかかったり、実際に近距離無線通信で洗濯機200と情報端末100とを通信させる際に、使用者が情報端末100を洗濯機200にかざすのに多少時間がかかったりするなど、使用者による情報端末100への操作に時間がかかる場合がある。そのため、使用者が知りたい行程は現在の行程の前の行程であったのに、情報端末100を操作している間に、行程が切り替わってしまう場合がある。
The following effects are obtained by adopting the above configuration. When the driving status screen for explaining the current state of the washing machine 200 is displayed on the information terminal 100, it takes time until the driving status screen is displayed, or the washing machine 200 is actually connected with the washing machine 200 by short-range wireless communication. When communicating with the information terminal 100, it may take time for the user to operate the information terminal 100, for example, it may take some time for the user to hold the information terminal 100 over the washing machine 200. For this reason, the stroke that the user wants to know is the stroke before the current stroke, but the stroke may be switched while the information terminal 100 is being operated.
そのため、行程が切り替わった直後である場合、すなわち現行程の開始から現在時刻までの実施時間が第2の所定時間未満である場合において、現行程の前の行程が情報端末100に返す応答内容に決定されることにより、操作時間を考慮して洗濯機200の行程を情報端末100で報知することができる。
Therefore, when the process is just after switching, that is, when the execution time from the start of the current process to the current time is less than the second predetermined time, the response content returned to the information terminal 100 by the previous process of the current process By being determined, the process of the washing machine 200 can be notified by the information terminal 100 in consideration of the operation time.
(実施の形態4)
本発明の実施の形態4の洗濯システムの構成は、図1及び図3に示す実施の形態1の洗濯システムの構成と同じである。応答内容決定部203cは、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の実施時間が第2の所定時間未満であり、かつ、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の前の行程が運転開始時には予定されていない追加の行程であった場合には、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の前の行程を示す情報を応答内容として決定する。 (Embodiment 4)
The configuration of the laundry system according toEmbodiment 4 of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the laundry system according to Embodiment 1 shown in FIGS. The response content determination unit 203c is scheduled when the operation specified by the process management unit 203a is less than the second predetermined time and the process before the process specified by the process management unit 203a is started. If it is an additional process that has not been performed, information indicating the process before the process specified by the process management unit 203a is determined as the response content.
本発明の実施の形態4の洗濯システムの構成は、図1及び図3に示す実施の形態1の洗濯システムの構成と同じである。応答内容決定部203cは、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の実施時間が第2の所定時間未満であり、かつ、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の前の行程が運転開始時には予定されていない追加の行程であった場合には、行程管理部203aによって特定された行程の前の行程を示す情報を応答内容として決定する。 (Embodiment 4)
The configuration of the laundry system according to
図15は、本発明の実施の形態4における、洗い運転、すすぎ運転、脱水運転及び乾燥運転からなる洗濯運転において実施される行程の一例を示す図である。
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a process performed in a washing operation including a washing operation, a rinsing operation, a dehydrating operation, and a drying operation in Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
図15に示すように、脱水行程中に、洗濯機200が備える振動検知部(図示せず)によって、大きな振動が検知された場合、洗濯部201は、洗濯槽がアンバランスであると判断して、脱水行程を中断し、給水行程、洗濯物ほぐし行程、排水行程及び洗濯物ほぐし行程を実施した後、再度通常の脱水行程を実施する。給水行程、洗濯物ほぐし行程、排水行程及び洗濯物ほぐし行程は、脱水行程で洗濯槽のアンバランスが検知されなければ実施されない行程であり、通常の運転に対して追加で実施される行程(追加行程)である。
As shown in FIG. 15, when a large vibration is detected by a vibration detection unit (not shown) provided in the washing machine 200 during the dehydration process, the washing unit 201 determines that the washing tub is unbalanced. The dehydration process is interrupted, the water supply process, the laundry unraveling process, the drainage process and the laundry unraveling process are performed, and then the normal dehydration process is performed again. The water supply process, the laundry unraveling process, the draining process, and the laundry unraveling process are processes that are not performed unless the imbalance of the washing tub is detected in the dewatering process, and additional processes that are performed in addition to normal operation (additional) Process).
使用者にとって追加行程は、当初予定されていない行程であるので、何をしているか気になる行程であると想定できる。本実施の形態4において、通常は給水しない脱水運転中に急に給水が始まれば、使用者は洗濯機200が何故給水を始めたのか疑問に思う可能性が高い。
The additional process for the user is an unplanned process, so it can be assumed that the user is interested in what he / she is doing. In the fourth embodiment, if water supply starts suddenly during a dehydration operation that does not normally supply water, the user is likely to wonder why the washing machine 200 started water supply.
本実施の形態4は、実施の形態3の図14に示すフローチャートのステップS45以降の動作が異なる。つまり、洗濯機200の問合せ信号を受信してから応答信号を送信するまでの動作が異なる。図16は、本発明の実施の形態4における洗濯システムの動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。ただし、図16では、実施の形態1及び実施の形態3と異なる動作のみを図示している。
The fourth embodiment is different in operation after step S45 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 14 of the third embodiment. In other words, the operation from when the inquiry signal of the washing machine 200 is received until the response signal is transmitted is different. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the washing system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. However, in FIG. 16, only operations different from those in the first and third embodiments are illustrated.
本実施の形態4において、応答内容決定部203cは、図14のステップS46の代わりに、現行程が追加行程であるか否かを判断する。現行程の実施時間が第2の所定時間未満であると判断された場合(ステップS45でYES)、ステップS61において、応答内容決定部203cは、現行程が追加行程であるか否かを判断する。なお、行程管理部203aは、洗濯機200が実施する行程が新たに追加された行程であるか否かを管理している。
In the fourth embodiment, the response content determination unit 203c determines whether or not the current process is an additional process, instead of step S46 of FIG. When it is determined that the current execution time is less than the second predetermined time (YES in step S45), in step S61, the response content determination unit 203c determines whether or not the current operation is an additional process. . The process management unit 203a manages whether or not the process performed by the washing machine 200 is a newly added process.
ここで、現行程が追加行程であると判断された場合(ステップS61でYES)、ステップS62において、応答内容決定部203cは、現行程の前の行程が追加行程であるか否かを判断する。ここで、現行程の前の行程が追加行程ではないと判断された場合(ステップS62でNO)、又は、現行程の実施時間が第2の所定時間未満ではないと判断された場合(ステップS45でNO)、ステップS63において、応答内容決定部203cは、現行程を情報端末100に返す応答内容として決定する。
Here, when it is determined that the current process is an additional process (YES in step S61), in step S62, the response content determination unit 203c determines whether the process before the current process is an additional process. . Here, when it is determined that the previous process is not an additional process (NO in step S62), or when it is determined that the current execution time is not less than the second predetermined time (step S45). In step S63, the response content determination unit 203c determines the current content as the response content to be returned to the information terminal 100.
一方、現行程が追加行程ではないと判断された場合(ステップS61でNO)、又は、現行程の前の行程が追加行程であると判断された場合(ステップS62でYES)、ステップS64において、応答内容決定部203cは、現行程の前の行程を情報端末100に返す応答内容として決定する。実施の形態4において、ステップS40以降の動作は、実施の形態1と同じである。
On the other hand, if it is determined that the current process is not an additional process (NO in step S61), or if it is determined that the process before the current process is an additional process (YES in step S62), in step S64, The response content determination unit 203 c determines the response content to be returned to the information terminal 100 for the previous process. In the fourth embodiment, the operations after step S40 are the same as those in the first embodiment.
以上のような構成にすることによって、次のような効果がある。現行程の開始から現在時刻までの実施時間が第2の所定時間未満である場合は、現行程が切り替わった直後であることを表している。また、運転中に新たな行程が追加された場合、洗濯運転全体の残時間(洗濯が終了する予定時間)が変わるので、新たに追加された行程は、使用者が知りたい行程である可能性が高い。そのため、使用者が所望する追加行程を情報端末100で優先して報知することができる。
The following effects are obtained by adopting the above configuration. When the implementation time from the start of the current time to the current time is less than the second predetermined time, it indicates that the current time has just been switched. In addition, if a new process is added during driving, the remaining time of the entire washing operation (scheduled time to finish washing) changes, so the newly added process may be the process that the user wants to know Is expensive. Therefore, the information terminal 100 can preferentially notify the additional process desired by the user.
なお、洗い運転において、洗濯物の汚れ具合を判断して洗い時間を短くする機能を有する洗濯機がある。また、乾燥運転において、洗濯物の乾き具合を判断して、乾燥行程の時間を調節する機能を有する洗濯機がある。
There are washing machines that have the function of shortening the washing time by judging the degree of dirt on the laundry during washing operation. In addition, there is a washing machine having a function of adjusting the time of the drying process by determining how the laundry is dried in the drying operation.
これらの場合、新たな行程が追加されるのでなく、洗濯している衣類の状態によって予定していた行程の所要時間が変更される。また、行程の所要時間が変更されると、現時点から洗濯運転が終了するまでの残時間も変更される。このため、応答内容決定部203cは、行程が切り替わった直後、即ち現行程の実施時間が第2の所定時間未満であり、かつ、現行程の前の行程において所要時間が変更されて、洗濯運転が終了するまでの残時間が訂正されている場合には、現行程の前の行程を示す情報を応答内容として決定してもよい。
In these cases, instead of adding a new process, the time required for the scheduled process is changed depending on the state of the clothes being washed. When the time required for the process is changed, the remaining time from the current time until the end of the washing operation is also changed. For this reason, the response content determination unit 203c performs the washing operation immediately after the process is switched, that is, the current execution time is less than the second predetermined time, and the required time is changed in the previous process. In the case where the remaining time until the process is completed is corrected, information indicating the previous process of the current time may be determined as the response content.
このように、洗濯全体の残時間が変更された行程は使用者が知りたい行程である可能性が高い。そのため、使用者が所望する洗濯全体の残時間が変更された行程を情報端末100で優先して報知することができる。
As described above, the process in which the remaining time of the entire laundry is changed is likely to be a process that the user wants to know. Therefore, the information terminal 100 can preferentially notify the process in which the remaining time of the entire washing desired by the user is changed.
なお、図6のステップS37において、現行程の所要時間が第1の所定時間未満ではないと判断された場合、現行程の実施時間が第2の所定時間未満であるか否かを判断し、図14のステップS45~ステップS47の処理を行ってもよい。また、図6のステップS37において、現行程の所要時間が第1の所定時間未満ではないと判断された場合、現行程の実施時間が第2の所定時間未満であるか否かを判断し、図16のステップS45~ステップS64の処理を行ってもよい。
In step S37 of FIG. 6, if it is determined that the current required time is not less than the first predetermined time, it is determined whether or not the current execution time is less than the second predetermined time. The processing from step S45 to step S47 in FIG. 14 may be performed. If it is determined in step S37 of FIG. 6 that the current required time is not less than the first predetermined time, it is determined whether or not the current execution time is less than the second predetermined time. The processing from step S45 to step S64 in FIG. 16 may be performed.
また、使用者が知りたい行程を報知することができるので、電気機器は洗濯機に限定されず、食器洗い乾燥機、食器乾燥機、車洗浄機及び布団乾燥機などの各種洗浄装置にも適用することができる。また、電気機器は、複数の行程からなる運転を行う電気機器であればよい。
In addition, since the user can be notified of the process he / she wants to know, the electrical apparatus is not limited to a washing machine, and is applicable to various washing apparatuses such as a dishwasher, dishwasher, car washer and futon dryer. be able to. Moreover, the electrical equipment should just be an electrical equipment which performs the driving | operation which consists of a some process.
なお、上述した具体的実施形態には以下の構成を有する発明が主に含まれている。
The specific embodiments described above mainly include inventions having the following configurations.
本発明の一局面に係る電気機器は、複数の行程からなる運転を行う電気機器であって、前記電気機器が現在どの行程を実施しているかを問い合わせる問合せ信号を外部の情報端末から受信する受信部と、前記電気機器が現在どの行程を実施しているかを管理し、前記受信部によって前記問合せ信号を受信した時点の行程を特定する行程特定部と、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の開始から終了までの所要時間、及び前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の現在時刻から終了までの残時間の少なくとも一方を決定する行程時間決定部と、前記行程時間決定部によって決定される前記所要時間及び前記残時間の少なくとも一方に応じて前記問合せ信号に対する応答内容を決定する応答内容決定部と、前記応答内容決定部によって決定された前記応答内容を前記情報端末へ送信する送信部とを備える。
An electrical device according to an aspect of the present invention is an electrical device that performs an operation including a plurality of strokes, and receives an inquiry signal that inquires which stroke the electrical device is currently performing from an external information terminal. A process identification unit that manages which process the electrical device is currently performing, identifies a process at the time when the inquiry signal is received by the reception unit, and a process identified by the process identification unit A process time determining unit that determines at least one of a required time from the start to the end and a remaining time from the current time to the end of the process specified by the process specifying unit; and the required time determined by the process time determining unit A response content determination unit that determines a response content for the inquiry signal according to at least one of time and the remaining time; and determined by the response content determination unit The response contents and a transmission unit for transmitting to the information terminal.
この構成によれば、特定された行程の開始から終了までの所要時間及び特定された行程の現在時刻から終了までの残時間の少なくとも一方に応じて問合せ信号に対する応答内容が決定されるので、行程が切り替わる境界付近において、現在の電気機器本体が実施している行程と、情報端末に表示される表示内容とを一致させることができ、使用者が知りたい行程を推定して報知することができる。
According to this configuration, the response content to the inquiry signal is determined according to at least one of the required time from the start to the end of the specified process and the remaining time from the current time to the end of the specified process. In the vicinity of the boundary where the switch is made, it is possible to match the process performed by the current electric device main body with the display content displayed on the information terminal, and to estimate and notify the process that the user wants to know. .
また、上記の電気機器において、前記応答内容決定部は、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前記所要時間が第1の所定時間以上である場合には、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程を示す情報を前記応答内容として決定し、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前記所要時間が前記第1の所定時間未満である場合には、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の次の行程を示す情報を前記応答内容として決定することが好ましい。
Further, in the above electric device, the response content determination unit may determine the process specified by the process specifying unit when the required time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is equal to or longer than a first predetermined time. If the required time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is less than the first predetermined time, the information indicating the next to the process specified by the process specifying unit is determined. It is preferable to determine information indicating a process as the response content.
この構成によれば、特定された現在の行程から次の行程に移行するまでの時間に応じて、現在の行程を示す情報又は現在の行程の次の行程を示す情報が応答内容として決定されるので、現在の電気機器本体が実施している行程と、情報端末に表示される表示内容とをより高精度に一致させることができる。
According to this configuration, information indicating the current process or information indicating the next process of the current process is determined as the response content according to the time from the specified current process to the next process. Therefore, it is possible to make the process performed by the current electric device main body and the display content displayed on the information terminal coincide with each other with higher accuracy.
また、上記の電気機器において、前記応答内容決定部は、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前記残時間が第1の所定時間以上である場合には、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程を示す情報を前記応答内容として決定し、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前記残時間が前記第1の所定時間未満である場合には、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の次の行程を示す情報を前記応答内容として決定することが好ましい。
Further, in the above electric device, the response content determination unit may determine the process specified by the process specifying unit when the remaining time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is equal to or longer than a first predetermined time. If the remaining time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is less than the first predetermined time, the information indicating the next to the process specified by the process specifying unit is determined. It is preferable to determine information indicating a process as the response content.
この構成によれば、特定された現在の行程から次の行程に移行するまでの時間に応じて、現在の行程を示す情報又は現在の行程の次の行程を示す情報が応答内容として決定されるので、現在の電気機器本体が実施している行程と、情報端末に表示される表示内容とをより高精度に一致させることができる。
According to this configuration, information indicating the current process or information indicating the next process of the current process is determined as the response content according to the time from the specified current process to the next process. Therefore, it is possible to make the process performed by the current electric device main body and the display content displayed on the information terminal coincide with each other with higher accuracy.
また、上記の電気機器において、前記第1の所定時間は、現在の行程から次の行程に短時間で移行するか否かを判断することが可能な時間であることが好ましい。
Moreover, in the above-described electrical apparatus, it is preferable that the first predetermined time is a time during which it can be determined whether or not to move from the current process to the next process in a short time.
この構成によれば、第1の所定時間は、現在の行程から次の行程に短時間で移行するか否かを判断することが可能な時間であるので、現在の電気機器本体が実施している行程と、情報端末に表示される表示内容とをより高精度に一致させることができる。
According to this configuration, the first predetermined time is a time during which it is possible to determine whether or not to move from the current stroke to the next stroke in a short time. And the display content displayed on the information terminal can be matched with higher accuracy.
また、上記の電気機器において、前記応答内容決定部は、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程を示す情報と、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前記残時間とを前記応答内容として決定することが好ましい。
Further, in the above electric device, the response content determination unit determines the information indicating the process specified by the process specifying unit and the remaining time of the process specified by the process specifying unit as the response content. It is preferable.
この構成によれば、行程特定部によって特定された行程を示す情報と、行程特定部によって特定された行程の残時間とが応答内容として決定される。情報端末において電気機器の現在の行程を表示した場合、表示画面が放置されると、必ず表示内容と現在の電気機器が実施している行程とが不一致となる。そのため、特定された行程の残時間が応答内容として決定され、情報端末に送信されることにより、情報端末において電気機器の現在の行程を表示する時に、現在の行程が終了するまでの時間を計時して、行程が切り替わるタイミングで再度問合せ信号を電気機器へ送信するように促すことができる。また、現在の電気機器本体が実施している行程と、情報端末に表示される表示内容とが不一致であることを使用者に報知することができる。
According to this configuration, the information indicating the process specified by the process specifying unit and the remaining time of the process specified by the process specifying unit are determined as response contents. When the current process of the electric device is displayed on the information terminal, if the display screen is left unattended, the displayed content and the process performed by the current electric device are always inconsistent. Therefore, the remaining time of the identified process is determined as the response content and transmitted to the information terminal, so that when the current process of the electrical device is displayed on the information terminal, the time until the current process ends is counted. Then, it is possible to prompt the user to transmit the inquiry signal to the electric device again at the timing when the process is switched. In addition, it is possible to notify the user that the process performed by the current main body of the electric device and the display content displayed on the information terminal are inconsistent.
また、上記の電気機器において、前記行程時間決定部は、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の開始から現在時刻までの実施時間をさらに決定し、前記応答内容決定部は、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前記実施時間が第2の所定時間未満である場合には、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前の行程を示す情報を前記応答内容として決定することが好ましい。
Further, in the electric device, the process time determining unit further determines an execution time from the start of the process specified by the process specifying unit to a current time, and the response content determining unit is determined by the process specifying unit. When the execution time of the specified process is less than the second predetermined time, it is preferable that information indicating a process before the process specified by the process specifying unit is determined as the response content.
この構成によれば、特定された現在の行程の開始から現在時刻までの実施時間が第2の所定時間未満である場合とは、行程が切り替わった直後であることを表している。また、電気機器の状態を表示しようとした場合、使用者は情報端末を操作する必要があり、操作中に行程が切り替わる可能性がある。
According to this configuration, the case where the execution time from the start of the identified current process to the current time is less than the second predetermined time indicates that the process has just been switched. Further, when trying to display the state of the electrical device, the user needs to operate the information terminal, and there is a possibility that the process is switched during the operation.
そのため、特定された行程の開始から現在時刻までの実施時間が第2の所定時間未満である場合、特定された行程の前の行程を示す情報が応答内容として決定されるので、使用者の操作時間を考慮して、使用者が知りたい電気機器の行程を報知することができる。
Therefore, when the execution time from the start of the specified process to the current time is less than the second predetermined time, information indicating the process before the specified process is determined as the response content. In consideration of time, it is possible to notify the process of the electrical device that the user wants to know.
また、上記の電気機器において、前記行程時間決定部は、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の開始から現在時刻までの実施時間をさらに決定し、前記応答内容決定部は、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前記実施時間が第2の所定時間未満であり、かつ、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前の行程が運転開始時には予定されていない追加の行程であった場合には、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前の行程を示す情報を前記応答内容として決定することが好ましい。
Further, in the electric device, the process time determining unit further determines an execution time from the start of the process specified by the process specifying unit to a current time, and the response content determining unit is determined by the process specifying unit. In the case where the execution time of the specified process is less than a second predetermined time, and the process before the process specified by the process specifying unit is an additional process not scheduled at the start of operation It is preferable that information indicating a process before the process specified by the process specifying unit is determined as the response content.
この構成によれば、特定された現在の行程の開始から現在時刻までの実施時間が第2の所定時間未満である場合とは、行程が切り替わった直後であることを表している。また、新たな行程が追加されると、運転が終了する予定時間が変わるので、新たに追加された行程は使用者が知りたい行程である可能性が高い。
According to this configuration, the case where the execution time from the start of the identified current process to the current time is less than the second predetermined time indicates that the process has just been switched. Further, when a new process is added, the scheduled time for the end of the operation changes, so the newly added process is highly likely to be a process that the user wants to know.
そのため、特定された行程の実施時間が第2の所定時間未満であり、かつ、特定された行程の前の行程が運転開始時には予定されていない追加の行程であった場合には、特定された行程の前の行程を示す情報が応答内容として決定されるので、使用者が知りたい行程を優先して報知することができる。
Therefore, if the specified process was performed for less than the second predetermined time and the process before the specified process was an additional process that was not scheduled at the start of operation, the specified process was specified. Since the information indicating the process before the process is determined as the response content, the process that the user wants to know can be preferentially notified.
また、上記の電気機器において、前記行程時間決定部は、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の開始から現在時刻までの実施時間をさらに決定し、前記行程は、運転終了までの残時間を変更する行程を含み、前記応答内容決定部は、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前記実施時間が第2の所定時間未満であり、かつ、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前の行程において運転終了までの残時間が変更されている場合には、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前の行程を示す情報を前記応答内容として決定することが好ましい。
Further, in the electrical device, the stroke time determination unit further determines an execution time from the start of the stroke specified by the stroke specification unit to the current time, and the stroke changes a remaining time until the end of operation. The response content determination unit includes a process preceding the process specified by the process specifying unit and the execution time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is less than a second predetermined time. When the remaining time until the end of the operation is changed, it is preferable to determine, as the response content, information indicating a process before the process specified by the process specifying unit.
この構成によれば、特定された現在の行程の開始から現在時刻までの実施時間が第2の所定時間未満である場合とは、行程が切り替わった直後であることを表している。また、電気機器が例えば洗濯機である場合、衣類の汚れ度合いによって洗濯運転全体の残時間が変わる場合がある。このように、電気機器では、運転終了までの残時間が変更される場合がある。運転時間が変更された行程は、使用者が知りたい行程である可能性が高い。
According to this configuration, the case where the execution time from the start of the identified current process to the current time is less than the second predetermined time indicates that the process has just been switched. Further, when the electric device is a washing machine, for example, the remaining time of the entire washing operation may vary depending on the degree of dirt on the clothes. Thus, in an electrical device, the remaining time until the end of operation may be changed. The process in which the operation time is changed is likely to be a process that the user wants to know.
そのため、特定された行程の実施時間が第2の所定時間未満であり、かつ、特定された行程の前の行程において運転終了までの残時間が変更されている場合には、特定された行程の前の行程を示す情報が応答内容として決定されるので、使用者が知りたい行程を優先して報知することができる。
Therefore, if the time specified for the specified process is less than the second predetermined time and the remaining time until the end of operation is changed in the process before the specified process, the specified process Since information indicating the previous process is determined as the response content, the process that the user wants to know can be preferentially notified.
また、上記の電気機器において、前記第2の所定時間は、行程が切り替わった直後であるか否かを判断することが可能な時間であることが好ましい。
Further, in the above electric device, it is preferable that the second predetermined time is a time during which it can be determined whether or not it is immediately after the process is switched.
この構成によれば、第2の所定時間は、行程が切り替わった直後であるか否かを判断することが可能な時間であるので、使用者が知りたい行程を優先して報知することができる。
According to this configuration, since the second predetermined time is a time during which it is possible to determine whether or not it is immediately after the process is switched, the process that the user wants to know can be preferentially notified. .
なお、発明を実施するための形態の項においてなされた具体的な実施態様または実施例は、あくまでも、本発明の技術内容を明らかにするものであって、そのような具体例にのみ限定して狭義に解釈されるべきものではなく、本発明の精神と特許請求事項との範囲内で、種々変更して実施することができるものである。
It should be noted that the specific embodiments or examples made in the section for carrying out the invention are merely to clarify the technical contents of the present invention, and are limited to such specific examples. The present invention should not be interpreted in a narrow sense, and various modifications can be made within the spirit and scope of the present invention.
本発明にかかる電気機器は、現在の電気機器が実施している行程と、情報端末に表示される電気機器の行程とを一致させることができ、複数の行程からなる運転を行う電気機器に有用である。
The electric device according to the present invention can match the process performed by the current electric device with the process of the electric device displayed on the information terminal, and is useful for an electric device that operates in a plurality of processes. It is.
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- 複数の行程からなる運転を行う電気機器であって、
前記電気機器が現在どの行程を実施しているかを問い合わせる問合せ信号を外部の情報端末から受信する受信部と、
前記電気機器が現在どの行程を実施しているかを管理し、前記受信部によって前記問合せ信号を受信した時点の行程を特定する行程特定部と、
前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の開始から終了までの所要時間、及び前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の現在時刻から終了までの残時間の少なくとも一方を決定する行程時間決定部と、
前記行程時間決定部によって決定される前記所要時間及び前記残時間の少なくとも一方に応じて前記問合せ信号に対する応答内容を決定する応答内容決定部と、
前記応答内容決定部によって決定された前記応答内容を前記情報端末へ送信する送信部とを備える電気機器。 An electrical device that operates in a plurality of strokes,
A receiving unit for receiving an inquiry signal for inquiring which process the electrical device is currently carrying out from an external information terminal;
A process identifying unit that manages which process the electrical device is currently performing, and identifies a process at the time of receiving the inquiry signal by the receiving unit;
A process time determining unit that determines at least one of a required time from the start to the end of the process specified by the process specifying unit and a remaining time from the current time to the end of the process specified by the process specifying unit;
A response content determination unit that determines a response content to the inquiry signal according to at least one of the required time and the remaining time determined by the process time determination unit;
An electric device comprising: a transmission unit that transmits the response content determined by the response content determination unit to the information terminal. - 前記応答内容決定部は、
前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前記所要時間が第1の所定時間以上である場合には、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程を示す情報を前記応答内容として決定し、
前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前記所要時間が前記第1の所定時間未満である場合には、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の次の行程を示す情報を前記応答内容として決定する、
請求項1記載の電気機器。 The response content determination unit
When the required time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is equal to or longer than a first predetermined time, information indicating the process specified by the process specifying unit is determined as the response content,
When the required time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is less than the first predetermined time, information indicating the next process of the process specified by the process specifying unit is determined as the response content. ,
The electric device according to claim 1. - 前記応答内容決定部は、
前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前記残時間が第1の所定時間以上である場合には、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程を示す情報を前記応答内容として決定し、
前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前記残時間が前記第1の所定時間未満である場合には、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の次の行程を示す情報を前記応答内容として決定する、
請求項1記載の電気機器。 The response content determination unit
In the case where the remaining time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is equal to or longer than a first predetermined time, information indicating the process specified by the process specifying unit is determined as the response content,
When the remaining time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is less than the first predetermined time, information indicating the next process of the process specified by the process specifying unit is determined as the response content. ,
The electric device according to claim 1. - 前記第1の所定時間は、現在の行程から次の行程に短時間で移行するか否かを判断することが可能な時間である、
請求項2又は3記載の電気機器。 The first predetermined time is a time during which it is possible to determine whether or not to move from the current process to the next process in a short time.
The electric device according to claim 2 or 3. - 前記応答内容決定部は、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程を示す情報と、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前記残時間とを前記応答内容として決定する、
請求項1記載の電気機器。 The response content determination unit determines the information indicating the process specified by the process specifying unit and the remaining time of the process specified by the process specifying unit as the response content.
The electric device according to claim 1. - 前記行程時間決定部は、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の開始から現在時刻までの実施時間をさらに決定し、
前記応答内容決定部は、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前記実施時間が第2の所定時間未満である場合には、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前の行程を示す情報を前記応答内容として決定する、
請求項1~5のいずれかに記載の電気機器。 The process time determining unit further determines an execution time from the start of the process specified by the process specifying unit to the current time,
When the execution time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is less than a second predetermined time, the response content determination unit includes information indicating a process before the process specified by the process specifying unit. Determining the response content;
The electric device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. - 前記行程時間決定部は、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の開始から現在時刻までの実施時間をさらに決定し、
前記応答内容決定部は、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前記実施時間が第2の所定時間未満であり、かつ、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前の行程が運転開始時には予定されていない追加の行程であった場合には、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前の行程を示す情報を前記応答内容として決定する、
請求項1~5のいずれかに記載の電気機器。 The process time determining unit further determines an execution time from the start of the process specified by the process specifying unit to the current time,
The response content determination unit is configured such that the execution time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is less than a second predetermined time, and a process before the process specified by the process specifying unit is scheduled at the start of operation. In the case of an additional process that has not been performed, information indicating a process before the process specified by the process specifying unit is determined as the response content.
The electric device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. - 前記行程時間決定部は、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の開始から現在時刻までの実施時間をさらに決定し、
前記行程は、運転終了までの残時間を変更する行程を含み、
前記応答内容決定部は、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前記実施時間が第2の所定時間未満であり、かつ、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前の行程において運転終了までの残時間が変更されている場合には、前記行程特定部によって特定された行程の前の行程を示す情報を前記応答内容として決定する、
請求項1~5のいずれかに記載の電気機器。 The process time determining unit further determines an execution time from the start of the process specified by the process specifying unit to the current time,
The process includes a process of changing the remaining time until the end of operation,
The response content determination unit is configured such that the execution time of the process specified by the process specifying unit is less than a second predetermined time, and the end of the operation in the process before the process specified by the process specifying unit. When the remaining time has been changed, information indicating a process before the process specified by the process specifying unit is determined as the response content.
The electric device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. - 前記第2の所定時間は、行程が切り替わった直後であるか否かを判断することが可能な時間である、
請求項6~8のいずれかに記載の電気機器。 The second predetermined time is a time during which it can be determined whether or not it is immediately after the process is switched.
The electric device according to any one of claims 6 to 8.
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