WO2017221404A1

WO2017221404A1 - Device for assisting drying of laundry, method for assisting drying of laundry, and program for assisting drying of laundry

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Publication number: WO2017221404A1
Application number: PCT/JP2016/068824
Authority: WO
Inventors: 雅美萩原; 鴇矢　悟
Original assignee: 三菱電機株式会社
Priority date: 2016-06-24
Filing date: 2016-06-24
Publication date: 2017-12-28
Also published as: JPWO2017221404A1

Abstract

This device (10) for assisting the drying of laundry is provided with: a priority condition setting unit (11) for setting a condition for drying laundry to which a user gives priority; a presented condition setting unit (12) for setting a condition for drying laundry which relates to the user and the environment; and a drying method presentation unit (13) for presenting one or more laundry drying methods which meet the conditions set by the priority condition setting unit (11) and the presented condition setting unit (12).

Description

Laundry drying support device, laundry drying support method, and laundry drying support program

The present invention relates to a laundry drying support apparatus, a laundry drying support method, and a laundry drying support program for presenting a laundry drying method.

For example, the drying system according to Patent Document 1 includes a first operation mode in which the indoor space is heated by a heat pump based on the humidity of the indoor space in which the laundry is placed, and a second that increases the circulating air volume to the indoor space by a circulation fan. The operation mode was switched to shorten the drying time and save energy.

JP 2012-202679 A

There are various methods for drying the laundry, such as sun drying, shade drying, room drying, or a method of using an air conditioner as in Patent Document 1. Conventionally, a user who hangs laundry has selected a drying method from a plurality of drying methods. The optimal drying method varies depending on the season or weather. Moreover, the dryness of the laundry and the finishing preference vary from user to user. Therefore, the user may not be able to select an optimal drying method that meets his / her request, and there is a problem that there is a lot of dissatisfaction.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a laundry drying method that meets the needs of the user.

The laundry drying support apparatus according to the present invention includes a priority condition setting unit that sets conditions that are important to the user when drying the laundry, and a presentation condition setting that sets conditions regarding the user and the environment when drying the laundry. And a drying method presentation unit for presenting one or more laundry drying methods that meet the conditions set by the priority condition setting unit and the presentation condition setting unit.

According to the present invention, one or more methods for drying laundry that meet the conditions that are important to the user when drying the laundry and the conditions regarding the user and the environment when drying the laundry are presented. Therefore, it is possible to present a laundry drying method that meets the user's needs.

It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the laundry drying assistance apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. FIG. 3 is a hardware configuration diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the laundry drying support apparatus according to the first embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the laundry drying support apparatus according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the drying coefficient and power consumption for every drying method in Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the score for every drying method in Embodiment 1. FIG. 6A, 6B, and 6C are diagrams illustrating examples of presentation of the drying method according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the laundry drying assistance apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a hardware block diagram which shows the hardware structural example of the laundry drying assistance apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the laundry drying support apparatus according to the second embodiment.

Hereinafter, in order to explain the present invention in more detail, modes for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a laundry drying support apparatus 10 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The laundry drying support apparatus 10 includes a priority condition setting unit 11, a presentation condition setting unit 12, a drying method presentation unit 13, and a result learning unit 14. However, the laundry drying support device 10 may be configured to include at least the priority condition setting unit 11, the presentation condition setting unit 12, and the drying method presentation unit 13, and the result learning unit 14 is an indispensable configuration. Absent.

Examples of the laundry drying method in Embodiment 1 include indoor drying, outdoor drying, a drying method using a device for drying laundry, or a combination thereof. In indoor drying, a living space such as a living room or a bathroom is illustrated as a place to dry laundry. Examples of the equipment for drying laundry include a laundry dryer, a bathroom dryer, an air conditioner, a dehumidifier, a ventilator, a fan, a blower, an air cleaner, and a heater.

FIG. 2 is a hardware configuration diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the laundry drying support apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment. The memory 1, the processor 2, the communication device 3, the display device 4, and the input device 5 are electrically connected and can communicate with each other.

The functions of the priority condition setting unit 11, the presentation condition setting unit 12, the drying method presentation unit 13, and the result learning unit 14 in the laundry drying support apparatus 10 are realized by a processing circuit. That is, the laundry drying support apparatus 10 sets conditions that the user attaches importance to when drying the laundry, sets conditions regarding the user and the environment when drying the laundry, and the laundry that satisfies these conditions And a processing circuit for learning the drying method based on a result of drying the laundry by the presented drying method. The processing circuit is a processor 2 that executes a program stored in the memory 1. The processor 2 is also referred to as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a processing device, an arithmetic device, a microprocessor, a microcomputer, or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor).

Each function of the priority condition setting unit 11, the presentation condition setting unit 12, the drying method presentation unit 13, and the result learning unit 14 is realized by software, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware. Software or firmware is described as a program and stored in the memory 1. The processor 2 reads out and executes the program stored in the memory 1, thereby realizing the function of each unit. That is, the laundry drying support apparatus 10 sets a condition that is important for the user when drying the laundry when executed by the processor 2, and sets conditions regarding the user and the environment when the laundry is dried. A step of presenting one or more laundry drying methods that meet these conditions, and a step of learning a drying method based on a result of drying the laundry with the presented drying method is performed as a result. The memory 1 for storing the program to become is provided. Moreover, it can be said that this program makes a computer perform the procedure or method of the priority condition setting part 11, the presentation condition setting part 12, the drying method presentation part 13, and the result learning part 14.

The memory 1 may be a nonvolatile or volatile semiconductor memory such as RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), flash memory, SSD (Solid State Drive), for example. Alternatively, it may be a magnetic disk such as a hard disk or a flexible disk, or an optical disk such as a CD (Compact Disc) or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc).

The communication device 3 communicates with a server 6 that provides environmental information such as weather forecasts via the Internet. The information provided by the server 6 is, for example, information on outdoor temperature, humidity, amount of solar radiation, wind speed, wind direction, pollen, dust, allergen substances, or fine particulate substances such as NOx or PM2.5. Moreover, the communication apparatus 3 communicates with the sensor 7 which detects an environment via an intranet. Information detected by the sensor 7 includes, for example, outdoor and indoor temperatures, humidity, condensation, CO ₂ emissions, solar radiation, wind speed, wind direction, pollen, dust, allergen substances, or fine particles such as NOx or PM2.5. It is information such as substances. The display device 4 is a display or the like. The input device 5 is a touch panel or a remote controller. The display device 4 and the input device 5 may be touch screens.

The laundry drying support apparatus 10 includes at least a memory 1 and a processor 2 for realizing the functions of the priority condition setting unit 11, the presentation condition setting unit 12, the drying method presentation unit 13, and the result learning unit 14. The communication device 3, the display device 4, and the input device 5 may be external devices. For example, when the laundry drying support device 10 is configured to use the external display device 4 and the input device 5, the memory 1, the processor 2, and the communication device 3 of the laundry drying support device 10 are HEMS (Home Energy Management System). The display device 4 is a television, and the input device 5 is a television remote controller. On the other hand, when the laundry drying support apparatus 10 has a configuration in which the memory 1, the processor 2, the communication device 3, the display device 4, and the input device 5 are integrated, the laundry drying support apparatus 10 is a smartphone or a touch device. is there.

Next, operation | movement of the laundry drying assistance apparatus 10 is demonstrated.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the laundry drying support apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment.
In step ST <b> 11, the priority condition setting unit 11 sets conditions that are emphasized by the user when the laundry is dried. In this step ST11, it is determined which of the conditions for drying the laundry, which condition is important by the user to determine the place and time for drying. The user's satisfaction is improved by setting priorities for the dry finish of the laundry that varies depending on the conditions, while the user has many potential dissatisfactions.

In step ST11, the priority condition setting unit 11 displays an inquiry about the following conditions A to F on the display device 4, and obtains a user's answer to the inquiry through the input device 5. Then, the priority condition setting unit 11 sets the priority order by assigning a score based on the answer to each condition. For example, the priority condition setting unit 11 gives 10 points to the condition A when the user answers that the condition A is absolutely necessary, and gives 5 points to the condition A when the user answers that the condition A is necessary as much as possible. When the user answers that the condition A is necessary if possible, the condition A is given 2 points, and when the user answers that the condition A is not needed, the condition A is given 0 points. Like the condition A, the priorities of the conditions A to F are determined by assigning points to the conditions B to F.
The priority condition setting unit 11 outputs information on the conditions A to F for which the priority order has been set to the drying method presentation unit 13. The priority condition setting unit 11 may inquire the user every time the flowchart of FIG. 3 is executed to obtain an answer, or may store the answer and reuse the answer at the next execution. Alternatively, the priority condition setting unit 11 may display the stored answers on the display device 4 and obtain only the items to be changed.

Here, conditions A to F that are important to the user when drying the laundry will be described.

[Condition A] Whether or not to place importance on energy saving (hereinafter referred to as energy saving) Energy saving here refers to a reduction in CO ₂ emission or a reduction in energy consumption when drying laundry. When the user places importance on energy saving, the laundry drying support apparatus 10 preferentially presents a drying method that does not use a device for drying laundry or a drying method that uses a device that consumes less energy.

[Condition B] Whether or not to place importance on money savings Money saving here refers to a reduction in electricity charges for drying laundry or a reduction in gas charges. When the user places importance on saving money, the laundry drying support apparatus 10 preferentially presents a drying method with a low electricity charge based on the power consumed by the device that dries the laundry or a gas charge based on the amount of gas used. Will do.

[Condition C] Which of the following finishes do you prefer as the dryness and finish of the laundry [Condition C-1] Moist and soft finish [Condition C-2] Solid and high moisture absorption capacity Finish [Condition C-3] Finish with high moisture absorption [Condition C-4] Fluffy finish [Condition C-5] Finish without wrinkles For example, when user places importance on [Condition C-1] The laundry drying assisting apparatus 10 preferentially presents a drying method in which the laundry is mostly dried with a laundry dryer and then dried indoors. When the user places importance on [Condition C-2], the laundry drying support apparatus 10 preferentially presents a drying method for outdoor drying. When the user places importance on [Condition C-3], the laundry drying support apparatus 10 preferentially presents a drying method for indoor drying. When the user attaches importance to [Condition C-4], the laundry drying support apparatus 10 preferentially presents a drying method using only the laundry dryer. When the user places importance on [Condition C-5], the laundry drying assisting apparatus 10 preferentially presents a method other than the drying method using the laundry dryer.

[Condition D] Whether or not to place importance on comfort The comfort here indicates whether or not the laundry may be dried in a place where the user may be present. For example, when the user attaches importance to comfort, the laundry drying support device 10 uses an air conditioner or a dehumidifier so that the temperature and humidity of the living space that a person feels comfortable when hanging laundry in a living space such as a living room. A drying method using a machine or the like is preferentially presented. In addition, when the user places importance on comfort, the laundry drying support device 10 dries the laundry so that the wind of the blower or the like does not get uncomfortable when the laundry is dried in a living space such as a living room. A drying method that does not use equipment is preferentially presented.

[Condition E] Whether to Concern About Outdoor Contamination Outdoor contamination here is caused by pollen, dust, allergen substances, or fine particulate substances such as NOx or PM2.5. For example, when the user places importance on outdoor pollution, the laundry drying assisting apparatus 10 is contaminated on the outside according to environmental information such as pollen forecast provided by the server 6 or environmental information such as pollen detected by the sensor 7. When it is determined that there is a drying method other than outdoor drying, it is preferentially presented.

[Condition F] Whether to Concern Indoor Contamination When the user places importance on indoor contamination, the laundry drying assist device 10 uses a ventilation fan or the like to dry the outside air and the inside air when the room is dried. The method will be presented with priority.

In step ST12, the presentation condition setting unit 12 sets conditions regarding the user and the environment when the laundry is dried. The presentation condition setting unit 12 displays an inquiry about the following conditions G to I on the display device 4, and obtains a user's answer to the inquiry through the input device 5. In addition, the presentation condition setting unit 12 acquires environment information about the following conditions J to L from the server 6 or the sensor 7 through the communication device 3.
The presentation condition setting unit 12 outputs to the drying method presentation unit 13 information on the conditions G to I regarding the user when drying the laundry and information on the conditions J to L regarding the environment when drying the laundry.

Here, conditions G to L concerning the user and the environment when the laundry is dried will be described.

[Condition G] Time Zone for Laundry Laundry The user answers a time zone for starting the laundry.

[Condition H] Time zone for taking in laundry and number of drying days The user answers the time zone for taking in laundry and the allowable number of drying days. Since the drying time of the laundry is determined by the time zone for drying the laundry of the condition G and the time zone for taking in the laundry of the condition H, the drying method is limited by the drying time. For example, when the drying time is short, the laundry drying support apparatus 10 preferentially presents a drying method using a laundry dryer or a bathroom dryer, or a drying method for indoor drying while using a heater or the like. Will do. On the other hand, when it is allowed to dry for two days or three days, the laundry drying assisting apparatus 10 can preferentially present a drying method for indoor drying without using a drying apparatus.

[Condition I] Presence / absence of a person in a place where the laundry is likely to be dried The user answers whether the user or his / her family is in a place where the laundry is likely to be dried. The condition I is a condition related to the comfort of the condition D as described above.

[Condition J] Location for hanging laundry The user answers whether the location for hanging laundry is indoors or outdoors if the weather permits. For example, when outdoors are allowed, depending on the weather, sun drying is the most energy-saving and money-saving. Therefore, when the user attaches importance to energy saving or money saving, a drying method for outdoor drying is likely to be preferentially presented.
[Condition J-1] The environment of the place where the laundry is to be dried The user can use the environment information of the place where the laundry is to be dried as an indication of whether the place where the laundry is to be dried is in the sun or shade, or the angle at which the sunlight enters the place where the laundry is dried, Answer the amount of solar radiation, wind speed, wind direction, or the location where the laundry is dried or the size of the location.
The presentation condition setting unit 12 may use not only the answer from the user but also the information provided from the server 6 or the information detected by the sensor 7 as the environmental information of the place where the laundry is to be dried.
[Condition J-2] If the place where the laundry is to be dried is indoors, is the living space or bathroom? The user answers whether the place where the laundry is to be dried is a living space or a bathroom.

[Condition K] Indoor and Outdoor Weather Conditions The drying method presentation unit 13 acquires information provided from the server 6 or information detected by the sensor 7 as indoor and outdoor weather conditions. Indoor and outdoor weather conditions are, for example, outdoor temperature or humidity, indoor temperature or humidity, or the degree of outdoor or indoor pollution.

[Condition L] Equipment for drying laundry The user answers the presence / absence of equipment for drying laundry, the type of equipment, etc., if any. The type of equipment is, for example, a washing dryer, an air conditioner, a bathroom dryer, a ventilation fan, a dehumidifier, a fan, an air purifier, or a heater. The user also answers whether each device operates on gas or power.

In step ST13, the drying method presentation unit 13 presents one or more laundry drying methods that meet the conditions A to L set by the priority condition setting unit 11 and the presentation condition setting unit 12.

Here, first, the drying time of the laundry will be described.
The drying time of the laundry is determined by three factors: temperature, humidity, and wind. The higher the temperature, the greater the amount of water that can be taken into the air, that is, the amount of saturated water vapor. In addition, when the wind hits, a lot of air touches the laundry, and moisture contained in the laundry quickly evaporates in the air. Therefore, the drying time in the case of mere sun drying or shade drying depends on the indoor and outdoor weather conditions of the condition K. On the other hand, by changing the atmosphere around the laundry using equipment that dries laundry under condition L, the drying time can be made constant or shortened even if the indoor and outdoor weather conditions are different. Can do. However, when a device is used, energy corresponding to the device to be used is consumed and costs are also generated.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a drying coefficient and power consumption for each drying method in the first embodiment. The drying coefficient indicates the degree of drying per hour when the standard laundry drying threshold is “100”. For example, when it is a sunny day and the outdoor temperature is 20 degrees and the humidity is 0.5, the drying coefficient is “40”, and the drying is performed for 2.5 hours (= 100/40). Is shown.

The ventilation fan, the dehumidifier, and the fan mainly have a function of blowing air on the laundry. A ventilation fan, a dehumidifier, and a fan may be used alone, or may be used simultaneously with an air conditioner or the like. The drying coefficient of the ventilation fan, dehumidifier, and fan is changed depending on whether it is used alone or simultaneously with an air conditioner.
For example, it is assumed that the room temperature is 5 degrees and the humidity is 0.5. The power consumption of the laundry dryer is 2000 Wh (= 800 Wh × 2.5 hours), and the power consumption of the bathroom dryer is 3300 Wh (= 1000 Wh × 3.3 hours). On the other hand, when operating the air conditioner for 1 hour while raising the room temperature from 5 degrees to 25 degrees and simultaneously using the fan and dehumidifier with the air conditioner, the power consumption of the air conditioner is 1200 Wh (= 200 + (25-5 ) × 50), the power consumption 300 Wh of the dehumidifier, and the power consumption 100 Wh of the fan are about 1600 Wh in total, the drying condition threshold “100” can be exceeded. Therefore, it is possible to select not only a drying method in which the devices are used alone, but also a drying method in which a plurality of devices such as an air conditioner, a dehumidifier and a fan are used in combination. Therefore, while the user has conventionally selected a drying method based on experience or intuition, in Embodiment 1, it is possible to select a drying method using a quantified method.

Note that the drying method presentation unit 13 changes the threshold value “100” at which the laundry dries according to the user's answer to the drying condition and the finish of the condition C laundry, and calculates. For example, [Condition C-1] When the user places importance on a moist and soft finish when drying underwear or towels, the drying method presentation unit 13 sets the threshold value lower than the standard “100”. Change to a value. On the other hand, even when drying the same underwear or towel or the like, if the user desires a finish that is excessively dry and stiff and has a high moisture absorption capacity, the drying method presentation unit 13 sets the threshold value to the standard “100”. To a higher value.
In addition, the drying method presentation unit 13 can change the threshold according to an instruction from the result learning unit 14 described later.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the score for each drying method in the first embodiment. Here, examples of points of conditions A, B, C-5, and E from conditions A to F are shown. When the user replies to the inquiries about the conditions A and B that importance is placed on energy saving and money saving, a high score is given to outdoor drying and indoor drying that are suitable for energy saving and money saving. If the user replies to the inquiry of Condition C-5 that the finish without wrinkles is important, the washing / drying machine is given 0 points. When the user replies to the inquiry of condition E that he / she cares about outdoor pollution, 0 points are given to outdoor drying, and 5 points are given to the bathroom dryer and the exhaust fan in which the outside air circulates.
Although only scoring for conditions A, B, C-5, and E has been described in FIG. 5, scores are similarly given for other conditions. The scoring is performed by the priority condition setting unit 11.

The drying method presentation unit 13 adds the scores of conditions A to F for each drying method, and arranges the drying methods in descending order of the scores. In the example of FIG. 5, indoor drying is the highest with 40 points, followed by indoor drying, dehumidifiers and fans with 30 points, which is the highest. Subsequently, the drying method presentation unit 13 presents the drying method to the user by causing the display device 4 to display the drying method in order from the highest score. It is preferable that the number of drying methods to be presented is about three so that the user can easily select the drying method presentation unit 13.

Furthermore, the drying method presentation unit 13 may change the drying method to be presented by changing the number of drying methods based on the conditions G to L. For example, the drying method presentation unit 13 determines a drying time based on the conditions G and H, and gives a high score to a drying method that can dry the laundry within the drying time, and gives a low score to a drying method that cannot be dried. Accordingly, as described above, a method of switching the drying method every unit time (for example, 1 hour), a method of setting the operation time of the device using a timer, and the like are also presented. For example, when the drying method presenting unit 13 determines that there is a person in a living space such as a living room according to the condition I, the drying method presenting unit 13 gives a low score to the drying method using the device installed in the living space. Thereby, it can prevent that the wind of an apparatus hits the person in living space, becomes uncomfortable, and can improve comfort. Also, for example, if the drying method presentation unit 13 determines that the actual outdoor pollution level is low according to the condition K, the drying method presenting unit 13 increases these scores for outdoor drying, bathroom dryers and ventilation fans with a low score in the condition E. It may be corrected. Thereby, the drying method according to the condition when drying a laundry can be shown, and a user's choice can be expanded.

FIG. 6A, FIG. 6B, and FIG. 6C are diagrams showing an example of presentation of the drying method in the first embodiment. In FIG. 6A, FIG. 6B, and FIG. 6C, the presentation example in case the laundry drying assistance apparatus 10 is a smart phone is shown. In the example of FIG. 6A, three drying methods of “1. Outdoor drying”, “2. Indoor drying + ventilation fan / air conditioner”, and “3. Indoor drying + dehumidifier” are presented.

When presenting the drying method, the drying method presentation unit 13 presents information on the environment when the laundry is dried by the drying method based on the condition K set by the presentation condition setting unit 12 in step ST12. May be. Further, when presenting the drying method, the drying method presentation unit 13 may present information on the operating time of the device determined as described above.
For example, when the user selects “1. Outdoor drying” in FIG. 6A, the drying method presentation unit 13 presents environment information and the like as illustrated in FIG. 6B. On the other hand, when the user selects “2. Indoor drying + ventilation fan / air conditioner” in FIG. 6B, the drying method presentation unit 13 presents operation information and environmental information of the ventilation fan and the air conditioner as shown in FIG. 6C.

Furthermore, the drying method presentation unit 13 may simply present the drying methods in order from the highest score, but may employ other modes. For example, when a method for switching a drying method for each unit time is extracted, three similar drying methods may be presented. The similar drying methods are, for example, the same combination of drying methods and different times, and there are drying methods such as “room drying + ventilation fan / air conditioner 1 hour” and “room drying + ventilation fan / air conditioner 2 hours”. May be presented side by side. In such a case, it is preferable that the drying method presentation unit 13 presents a method with a different combination of drying methods in preference to a method with the same combination of drying methods. For example, it is possible to widen the user's choice by presenting a drying method in which different devices are used, such as “2. Indoor drying + ventilation fan / air conditioner” and “3. Indoor drying + dehumidifier” in FIG. 6A. it can.

The user selects one drying method from the three drying methods presented on the display device 4 by the drying method presentation unit 13 in step ST13, and dries the laundry or operates the device according to the drying method. .

The drying system according to Patent Document 1 described above does not take into consideration the presence or absence of people and the degree of outdoor contamination, and thus cannot improve the comfort of people and prevent contamination of laundry. In this case, the laundry dries efficiently in a short time, but pollen, dust, or odor due to air pollution adheres to the laundry outdoors. It will dry out. Also, because the laundry drying method is not changed according to the location of the person, when the laundry is dried in the living space, the wind blows toward the laundry regardless of the presence or absence of the person. Thus, when there is laundry near the person, it is assumed that the person hits the person and feels uncomfortable. Furthermore, even if the user desires to dry the laundry outdoors at night, a method with a short drying time is given priority, and the user's intention regarding the place to dry the laundry is not given priority. Further, the user cannot cope with a sudden change in weather when the laundry is dried outdoors.
On the other hand, in the first embodiment, the drying method presentation unit 13 presents a drying method in consideration of the presence / absence of a person, the degree of outdoor contamination, and the like. Can be realized. Moreover, since the drying method presentation part 13 selects the place which suits a user's request from living space, a bathroom, the outdoors, etc., a user's intention is respected and satisfaction is also improved. Furthermore, since the drying method presentation unit 13 presents environmental information such as a weather forecast together with the drying method, the user can select a favorite drying method in consideration of sudden weather changes.

In step ST14, the result learning unit 14 learns the drying method based on the result of drying the laundry by the presented drying method. The result learning unit 14 displays an inquiry about the result of drying the laundry by the drying method selected by the user on the display device 4, and acquires the user's answer to the inquiry through the input device 5. Then, the result learning unit 14 changes the drying threshold based on the answer, and instructs the drying method presentation unit 13 of the changed threshold.

For example, the result learning unit 14 inquires the user of the actual drying condition when the laundry is dried according to the drying method, and changes the threshold based on the drying condition felt by the user. For example, when the user replies that the drying is insufficient, the result learning unit 14 notifies the drying method presentation unit 13 of an instruction to increase the threshold value. As a result, it is possible to learn an optimal drying method according to the user's preference and the operation characteristics of the device, and it is possible to shorten the drying time and improve the user's satisfaction.
Further, the result learning unit 14 may learn and optimize the drying method for each situation such as every season or every weather.

As described above, the laundry drying assisting apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment includes the priority condition setting unit 11 that sets a condition that the user attaches importance to when drying the laundry, the user when drying the laundry, and A presentation condition setting unit 12 that sets environmental conditions, and a drying method presentation unit 13 that presents one or more laundry drying methods that meet the conditions set by the priority condition setting unit 11 and the presentation condition setting unit 12 are provided. It is a configuration. With this configuration, it is possible to present a laundry drying method that meets the needs of the user.

In addition, according to the first embodiment, the condition that the user attaches importance to when drying the laundry is that the laundry is dried with energy saving or money saving without using the device for drying the laundry, and the device is efficiently used with the device. It includes at least one of drying, the dry finish of the laundry desired by the user, the user's comfort when drying the laundry, or the degree of indoor and outdoor contamination. With this configuration, it is possible to present an optimal drying method in consideration of conditions that are important to the user, and to improve user satisfaction.

In addition, according to the first embodiment, the condition regarding the user when drying the laundry is the time zone during which the user hangs the laundry, the time zone when the laundry is taken in, or the presence or absence of a person in the place where the laundry is dried. Including at least one. With this configuration, it is possible to present an optimal drying method that suits the convenience of the user of the day, and the satisfaction of the user can be improved.

In addition, according to the first embodiment, the conditions regarding the environment when the laundry is dried are that the place where the laundry is dried is the sun or shade, the angle at which the sunlight enters the place where the laundry is dried, the amount of solar radiation, the wind speed , Wind direction, place to dry the laundry or the size of the place, equipment for drying the laundry, indoor / outdoor temperature / humidity, or indoor / outdoor pollution degree. With this configuration, it is possible to present an optimal drying method according to the environment of the day, and it is possible to improve user satisfaction.

Further, according to the first embodiment, the drying method presentation unit 13 assigns a score for each laundry drying method based on the conditions set by the priority condition setting unit 11 and the presentation condition setting unit 12, and the score is high. This is a configuration that gives priority to the drying method. With this configuration, an optimum drying method can be selected and presented according to the quantified method.

In addition, the laundry drying support apparatus 10 according to Embodiment 1 includes a result learning unit 14 that learns a drying method based on the result of drying the laundry by the drying method presented by the drying method presentation unit 13. is there. With this configuration, it is possible to learn the user's ideal drying method according to the user's preference, housing conditions, drying location, operating characteristics of the equipment to be dried, and the like.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, the user operates a device for drying laundry. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the laundry drying support apparatus 10 operates a device for drying laundry.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the laundry drying support apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a hardware configuration diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the laundry drying assistance apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment. The laundry drying assistance apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment has a configuration in which a device control unit 20 is added to the laundry drying assistance apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment illustrated in FIG. 7 and 8 that are the same as or correspond to those in FIGS. 1 and 2 are assigned the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

In the second embodiment, the communication device 3 communicates with devices such as the washer / dryer 201, the air conditioner 202, the bathroom dryer 203, the ventilation fan 204, the dehumidifier 205, and the fan 206 via an intranet. Note that the sensor 7 may be included in a device such as the washing / drying machine 201.
Further, the function of the device control unit 20 according to the second embodiment is realized by the processor 2 that executes a program stored in the memory 1.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the laundry drying support apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment. Since the processes in steps ST11 to ST14 in FIG. 9 are the same as the processes in steps ST11 to ST14 in FIG. 3, only the differences will be described below.
In step ST <b> 13, the drying method presentation unit 13 displays a plurality of drying methods on the display device 4, and acquires the drying method selected by the user through the input device 5. Then, when the drying method selected by the user is a method using a device, the drying method presentation unit 13 outputs information on the drying method to the device control unit 20.

In step ST20, the appliance control unit 20 controls the operation of the appliance that dries the laundry based on the information on the drying method from the drying method presentation unit 13. For example, when the drying method from the drying method presentation unit 13 is a method of simultaneously using the electric fan and the dehumidifier while raising the indoor temperature from 5 degrees to 25 degrees by operating the air conditioner for 1 hour, the device control section 20 Transmits information on the set temperature of 25 degrees and the operating time of 1 hour to the air conditioner 202 via the communication device 3. In addition, the device control unit 20 transmits information on an operation time of 1 hour to the dehumidifier 205 and the electric fan 206 via the communication device 3. The air conditioner 202, the dehumidifier 205, and the electric fan 206 operate based on the received information.
Note that the user operates the devices that cannot communicate with the device control unit 20 via the communication device 3 as in the first embodiment.

In step ST <b> 14, the result learning unit 14 acquires information regarding the drying state of the laundry detected by a device such as the laundry dryer 201 via the communication device 3. And the result learning part 14 learns the drying method based on the information acquired from the apparatus. The learning method is the same as in the first embodiment. The result learning unit 14 can find an optimal drying method by interlocking with the HEMS or the sensor of the device.
Note that the result learning unit 14 may learn the drying method based on the user's answer as in the first embodiment.

As described above, the laundry drying support apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment includes the device control unit 20 that controls the operation of the device for drying the laundry based on the drying method presented by the drying method presentation unit 13. It is a configuration. With this configuration, it is easy to operate a plurality of different devices at the same time or switch the devices to be operated based on the drying method selected by the user.

Also, by linking the laundry drying assisting apparatus 10 according to the first and second embodiments and the HEMS, it is easy to clarify the amount of energy used for drying the laundry. In addition, it is possible to easily present the drying method in combination with the family presence / absence schedule and the house layout. Furthermore, by visualizing the amount of energy used, the user himself and his family can be encouraged to save power and save money, and by visualizing the work related to drying laundry, the family can be encouraged to work together. Is possible.

In the present invention, within the scope of the invention, free combinations of the respective embodiments, modification of arbitrary components of the respective embodiments, or omission of arbitrary components of the respective embodiments are possible.

Since the laundry drying support apparatus according to the present invention presents a drying method that meets the user's request, the laundry drying support apparatus is used for a smartphone capable of cooperating with a HEMS that monitors a driving situation of a housing facility, a family presence / absence situation, and the like. Suitable for

1 memory, 2 processor, 3 communication device, 4 display device, 5 input device, 6 server, 7 sensor, 10 laundry drying support device, 11 priority condition setting unit, 12 presentation condition setting unit, 13 drying method presentation unit, 14 Results learning unit, 20 device control unit, 201 washing dryer, 202 air conditioner, 203 bathroom dryer, 204 ventilation fan, 205 dehumidifier, 206 fan.

Claims

A priority condition setting section for setting conditions that are important to the user when drying the laundry;
A presentation condition setting unit for setting conditions regarding the user and the environment when drying the laundry;
A laundry drying support apparatus, comprising: a drying method presentation unit that presents one or more laundry drying methods that meet conditions set by the priority condition setting unit and the presentation condition setting unit.
The conditions that the user attaches importance to when drying laundry are to dry the laundry with energy or money without using the equipment for drying the laundry, to efficiently dry using the equipment, and the laundry desired by the user. The laundry drying assisting device according to claim 1, comprising at least one of a finished finish of the item, a comfort of the user when the laundry is being dried, and an indoor / outdoor contamination level. .
The condition regarding the user when drying the laundry includes at least one of a time slot when the user hangs the laundry, a time period when the laundry is taken in, and a presence / absence of a person at a place where the laundry is dried, The laundry drying support apparatus according to claim 1.
The conditions regarding the environment when drying the laundry are the place where the laundry is dried in the sun or shade, the angle at which the sunlight enters the place where the laundry is dried, the amount of sunlight, the wind speed, the wind direction, the place where the laundry is The laundry drying support apparatus according to claim 1, comprising at least one of a size of a place, a device for drying laundry, indoor / outdoor temperature / humidity, and indoor / outdoor pollution degree.
The drying method presentation unit assigns a score for each drying method of laundry based on the conditions set by the priority condition setting unit and the presentation condition setting unit, and preferentially presents a drying method with a high score. The laundry drying support apparatus according to claim 1, wherein
The laundry drying support apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a result learning unit that learns a drying method based on a result of drying the laundry by the drying method presented by the drying method presentation unit.
The laundry drying support apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a device control unit that controls an operation of a device for drying the laundry based on the drying method presented by the drying method presentation unit.
A step in which the priority condition setting unit sets conditions that the user attaches importance to when drying the laundry;
A step in which the presentation condition setting unit sets conditions regarding the user and the environment when drying the laundry;
A method for assisting in drying a laundry, comprising: a drying method presenting unit presenting at least one method for drying laundry that meets the conditions set by the priority condition setting unit and the presentation condition setting unit.
On the computer,
Priority condition setting procedure for setting conditions to be emphasized by the user when drying laundry,
A presentation condition setting procedure for setting conditions regarding the user and the environment when drying the laundry;
A laundry drying support program for executing a drying method presentation procedure for presenting one or more laundry drying methods that meet the conditions set in the priority condition setting procedure and the presentation condition setting procedure.