WO2018157701A1

WO2018157701A1 - Washing machine and interface control method therefor

Info

Publication number: WO2018157701A1
Application number: PCT/CN2018/075342
Authority: WO
Inventors: 吕佩师; 王得军; 魏清文; 孙鲁宁
Original assignee: 青岛海尔洗衣机有限公司
Priority date: 2017-02-28
Filing date: 2018-02-06
Publication date: 2018-09-07
Also published as: CN108505289A

Abstract

Disclosed in the present invention are a washing machine and an interface control method therefor, wherein the display state of each virtual key configured on a control panel gradually changes or unfolds from the center to the outer side. With the present invention, each virtual key of the control panel may unfold gradually from the center to the outer side in various specific figures, display may be carried out in the way that water waves gradually spread out from the center, and each virtual key may be designed in the form of a piano key, thereby enabling each virtual key to gradually unfold from the center to the outer side just like a piano being played; with the present invention, the setting and display states of each virtual key of the control panel may also be designed into figures required by a user according to various needs of the user, thereby satisfying the diverse needs of the user. Such an arrangement and display mode may have the effect of improving the user experience and make the control panel of the washing machine more pleasing to the eye.

Description

Washing machine and interface control method thereof

Technical field

The invention belongs to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a washing machine and an interface control method thereof.

Background technique

The control panel of the current washing machine is generally used to control the running process of the washing machine, control the running time of each running program of the washing machine, and the amount of water used in the washing or rinsing process, and the control buttons on the control panel can be used to select and control.

However, the current control panel displays are relatively simple, no new ideas, and can not meet the user's growing artistic pursuit. The display of the washing machine control interface is boring and not beautiful enough.

Therefore, a new technical solution is needed to increase the impact of the washing machine control interface on the user's vision, and to make the control interface of the washing machine more beautiful.

The present invention has been made in view of the above.

Summary of the invention

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, and provide a washing machine and an interface control method thereof, which can increase the impact of the washing machine control interface on the user's vision, and make the control interface of the washing machine more beautiful.

In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic idea of adopting the technical solution of the present invention is:

A first aspect of the present invention provides a washing machine interface control method in which display states of respective virtual keys provided on a control panel are gradually changed or expanded from a center to an outer side.

Preferably, the respective virtual keys are arranged according to a specific graphic;

Preferably, the specific graphic is at least one of the following:

Water waveform, piano shape, flower shape, leaf shape, fish shape, crescent shape, sun shape, animal shape, pentagram, drum sound diffusion shape, eclipse shape.

Preferably, the corresponding note is set for the specific graphic corresponding to each virtual button, and the display state of each virtual button is expanded according to the note corresponding to the water sound in the washing machine;

Preferably, a music playing module is disposed in the control panel, and the display state of each virtual button is expanded according to the speed and the notes of the music playing.

Preferably, the gradual speed of the display state of each virtual button changes according to the size of the water flow in the washing machine.

Preferably, the gradation is at least one of the following:

Brightness gradient, color color gradient, color depth gradient.

Preferably, a corresponding display pattern is disposed outside each of the virtual buttons;

Preferably, the display pattern is an arc shape, or a vertical line shape, or a curved shape;

More preferably, the vertical line display pattern is obliquely disposed;

Alternatively, two straight lines extend from the center of the control panel to both sides, and the respective virtual keys are distributed on both sides of the straight line.

Preferably, when the power button on the control panel is triggered, the center display interface and the selection button located outside the center display interface are illuminated;

Preferably, when the selection button is not triggered, it is in a semi-bright state, and is in a full-light state when triggered;

More preferably, when the power button is triggered, the wireless connection button and/or the child lock button are activated in a semi-bright state, and when the selection button is triggered, the selected icon around it is illuminated;

Further preferably, when the wireless connection key is triggered, the wireless connection key starts to flash, and stops flashing and is in a full light state after the wireless connection is successfully connected.

Preferably, when the selection button is triggered, each subroutine located outside thereof is illuminated;

Preferably, when the subroutine is not triggered, it is in a semi-bright state, and is fully illuminated when triggered.

More preferably, the selection button comprises at least one of the following: a professional wash button, a time wash button, a function selection button, an adjustment button;

Further preferably, when the professional wash key is clicked, all of the selectable subroutines are activated in a semi-bright state, and the parameter adjustment keys in the subroutine are clicked or swiped to set corresponding parameters for the professional washing program.

Preferably, when the time wash key is clicked, all the selectable sub-programs are activated in a semi-bright state, and the running time is set for each running program by sliding or clicking the time adjustment key;

Preferably, the central display interface displays a running time. When the time washing key is clicked, the time increasing key and the time reducing key outside the center display interface are activated, and the time increasing key and the time reducing key are all in a full light state.

A second aspect of the invention provides a washing machine comprising a disk holder on which a control panel is provided, the control panel using the washing machine interface control method of the first aspect.

After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following advantageous effects compared with the prior art.

The virtual buttons of the control panel can be gradually expanded from the center to the outside in various specific patterns, and can be displayed in a manner that the water waves are gradually dispersed from the center, and each virtual button can be designed in the form of a piano key, so that each virtual button It is gradually unfolded from the center to the outside like a piano. It is also possible to design the display and display states of the virtual buttons of the control panel into the graphics required by the user according to various needs of the user, thereby satisfying the diverse needs of the user. The setting and display mode can enhance the user's experience and make the control panel of the washing machine more beautiful.

The washing machine control panel of the invention is designed with water ripple elements, combines the visual center with the water ripple, and processes the primary and secondary information from face to line to create a user interface with strong visual impact and layering.

It is also possible to display the interface of the control panel by tilting the interface content of the fine line of 9.5° angle, and highlighting the main program by selecting the white piano key to create a simple and rhythmic operation interface.

Based on the visual focusing with a circular drumhead element, the sliding touch strip is combined with the acoustic wave element of the simulated drumming drum, and is spread on both sides of the drumhead surface and then extended to a straight line to the outside, thereby indicating the control panel of the washing machine in this way. Display the change status of the interface, making the overall interface clear and detailed.

The interface of the control panel is designed with the total solar eclipse element. The visual center is combined with the radiance of the total solar eclipse, and the vision is tightly grasped on the point of attention. From the far side, the entire interface is like the total solar eclipse floating in the air.

The specific embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

DRAWINGS

The drawings are intended to provide a further understanding of the invention, and are intended to be illustrative of the invention. It is apparent that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments, and other drawings may be obtained from those skilled in the art without departing from the drawings. In the drawing:

1 is a front elevational view of a control panel of a washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a plan view of a control panel of the washing machine of the embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a rear elevational view of the control panel of the washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a bottom plan view of the control panel of the washing machine of the embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 5 is a left side view of the control panel of the washing machine of the embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 6 is a right side view of the control panel of the washing machine of the embodiment of the present invention;

7 is a schematic diagram of each function button of the third embodiment of the present invention in a fully illuminated state;

Figure 8 is a schematic view showing the professional washing setting of the third embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 9 is a schematic view of the professional washing setting after the third embodiment of the present invention is completed;

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the function keys of the fourth embodiment of the present invention in a fully illuminated state; FIG.

Figure 11 is a schematic view showing the professional washing setting of the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 12 is a schematic view of the professional washing setup after the fourth embodiment of the present invention is completed;

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing the function keys of the fifth embodiment of the present invention in a fully illuminated state; FIG.

Figure 14 is a schematic view showing the professional washing setting of the fifth embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 15 is a schematic view of the professional washing setting after the fifth embodiment of the present invention is completed;

Figure 16 is a schematic diagram showing the function keys of the sixth embodiment of the present invention in a fully illuminated state;

Figure 17 is a schematic view showing the professional washing setting of the sixth embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 18 is a schematic view showing the completion of the professional washing setting of the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

It is to be understood that the drawings and the written description are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way.

detailed description

The embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in the following with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "inside", "outside", etc. The orientation or positional relationship of the indications is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is merely for the convenience of the description of the invention and the simplified description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to has a specific orientation, in a specific orientation. The construction and operation are therefore not to be construed as limiting the invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "installation", "connected", and "connected" are to be understood broadly, and may be fixed or detachable, for example, unless otherwise explicitly defined and defined. Connected, or integrally connected; can be mechanical or electrical; can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in a specific case by those skilled in the art.

Embodiment 1

Figure 1-6 is a six-side view of the control panel of the washing machine of the present invention, and the following scheme is proposed as shown in Figures 1-6:

The embodiment provides a washing machine interface control method, in which the display state of each virtual button disposed on the control panel is gradually changed or expanded from the center to the outside.

Each of the virtual keys is arranged according to a specific graphic;

The specific graphic is at least one of the following:

In the above technical solution, the running time of the current washing machine running program is displayed in the center of the control panel, which may be the elapsed time or the remaining time, and then the remaining virtual keys are arranged in various specific images from the center of the control panel, so that When the washing machine is started, the user can sequentially set the corresponding running function from the center to the outside as needed, and the function buttons that the user needs to use during the setting process are also displayed from the center to the outside.

When the washing machine is not started, only the power button is displayed on the control panel, and the remaining virtual buttons are not displayed; when the start button of the washing machine is triggered, the washing machine performs self-test on each module, and each virtual button is from the center at the time of self-test The outer side is sequentially displayed. If the washing machine self-test succeeds, each virtual button stops displaying. If the washing machine self-test is unsuccessful, the virtual button corresponding to the fault is lit, and the user is prompted to perform maintenance.

Through the above technical solution, each virtual button of the control panel can be gradually expanded from the center to the outside in various specific patterns, and can be displayed in a manner that water waves are gradually dispersed from the center, and each virtual button can be designed into a piano key form. The virtual buttons are gradually unfolded from the center to the outside like a piano. The setting and display state of each virtual button of the control panel can be designed into the graphics required by the user according to various needs of the user, thereby satisfying the diversification of the user. Demand, through this setting and display mode can enhance the user's experience, making the control panel of the washing machine more beautiful.

Corresponding notes are set for a specific graphic corresponding to each virtual button, and the display state of each virtual button is expanded according to the note corresponding to the water sound in the washing machine; a music playing module is arranged in the control panel, and the display state of each virtual button is played according to the music. The speed and notes are expanded.

Since the washing machine has sound in the water, during the process of washing water or draining, each virtual button is displayed according to the note corresponding to the water sound, so that the virtual button gives the user a new visual experience as the water sounds and dances.

In addition, the washing machine can also obtain the notes of the music played indoors, so that the virtual buttons of the washing machine can also dance with the music while the user is listening to the music.

The gradual speed of the display state of each virtual button changes according to the size of the water flow in the washing machine. The gradient is at least one of the following: a brightness gradient, a color color gradient, and a color depth gradient.

In the above technical solution, the display state of each virtual button of the washing machine may be gradually brightened, gradually darkened, or set for each virtual button from the center to the outside according to the color of the rainbow, so that each virtual button is gradually displayed during the display process. It can be expanded in accordance with the color of the rainbow, or set for each virtual button to gradually darken or gradually lighten the corresponding color.

Each of the virtual buttons is provided with a corresponding display pattern; the display pattern is an arc shape, or a vertical line shape, or a curved shape; the vertical line display pattern is obliquely set (the tilt angle can be set according to actual conditions, preferably 9.5°), or two straight lines extending from the center of the control panel to the sides, the virtual buttons are distributed on both sides of the line.

In the above technical solution, in order to make the display of each virtual button more beautiful and the pattern effect is better, a corresponding display pattern is set outside each virtual button, the display pattern is designed into an arc shape, and the arc is used to represent the ripple, so that each When the virtual button is displayed in the form of water waves from the center to the outside, it can be closer to the water wave and more vivid. The display pattern can also be designed as a vertical line, so that the vertical lines separate the virtual keys to form an image resembling a piano key. The vertical line and the corresponding virtual button are displayed together to form a piano playing effect, so that the user feels like playing the piano when setting the running function of the washing machine, thereby further improving the user experience.

When the power button on the control panel is triggered, the center display interface and the selection button located outside the center display interface are illuminated; when the selection button is not triggered, it is in a semi-bright state, and is fully illuminated when triggered; When the power button is triggered, the wireless connection button and/or the child lock button are activated in a half-bright state, and when the selection button is triggered, the selected icon around it is illuminated. The selected icon can be an arrow, an arc, or a bright spot, and can be located inside or outside the selection button.

When the wireless connection key is triggered, the wireless connection key starts to flash, and after the wireless connection is successfully connected, the flashing is stopped and the light is fully illuminated.

In the above technical solution, when the user presses the power button on the control panel, the washing machine starts to be activated, so that the center display interface and the selection button adjacent to the outside of the center display interface are illuminated, and each selection button is half-bright when not triggered. In the state, only when the user triggers the corresponding selection button by hand, the selection button will be in the full light state. When the user wants to switch the selection button, the switched button is fully illuminated, and the button before switching is changed from full to semi-bright. In this way, the selected selection button is kept in the full light state, and the user can be made clear the currently selected selection button.

Moreover, when the user selects the professional wash button or the time wash button, the corresponding wireless connection button and/or the child lock button are also activated, and the user can select whether to open the wireless connection button or the child lock button according to his or her own needs, if the user has one or none If selected, the corresponding unselected button will be turned off after the user clicks the confirmation button.

When the user triggers the wireless connection button, the wireless connection button starts to flash, and stops flashing and is fully illuminated after the wireless connection is successfully connected. If the wireless connection is unsuccessful within a predetermined time (for example, 30 s), the wireless connection button stops flashing and remains in a semi-bright state.

When the selection button is triggered, each subroutine located outside thereof is illuminated; when the subroutine is not triggered, it is in a semi-bright state, and is fully illuminated when triggered, and the selection button includes at least one of the following, a professional wash button , time wash button, function selection button, adjustment button.

When the user triggers the professional washing key, the professional washing key is in the full bright state, and the subroutine such as the soaking time, washing time, rinsing times, and dehydration time corresponding to the professional washing is in a semi-bright state, and the user can perform each subroutine. When setting, the corresponding subroutine will be in the full light state. After the setting is completed, click the confirm button, the washing machine will wash according to the user's settings. If the user does not set the direct point confirmation button, the washing machine will start the system default program. washing.

When the professional wash button is clicked, all the subroutines that can be selected are activated in the semi-bright state. Click or slide the parameter adjustment button in the subroutine to set the corresponding parameters for the professional wash program.

When the time wash button is clicked, all of its selectable subroutines are activated in a semi-bright state. Set the run time for each run program by sliding or clicking the time adjustment button.

In the above technical solution, the user can adjust parameters such as washing, rinsing, dehydrating, and clothing materials through the parameter adjustment keys of the subroutine, and the user can also set the corresponding parameters as the default parameters of the professional washing key or the time washing key, such that When the user selects the professional wash button or the time wash button again, it is no longer necessary to set the operation parameters of the corresponding subroutine, which brings convenience to the user.

In addition, the center display interface displays the running time. When the user clicks the time to wash the key, the time increasing button and the time reducing button outside the center display interface are activated, and the time increasing button and the time reducing button are all in the full light state, and the user clicks through. The time increase key and the time decrease key are used to set the running time of the corresponding running program.

Embodiment 2

The embodiment provides a washing machine, including a disk holder, and a control panel is disposed on the disk holder, and the control panel uses the washing machine interface control method according to the first embodiment.

Embodiment 3

As shown in FIG. 7 , the control interface of the embodiment is designed with water ripple elements, combines the visual center with the water ripple, and processes the primary and secondary information from face to line to create a UI with strong visual impact and layering. . Figure 7 is a diagram showing the function keys being fully illuminated.

1. When the washing machine is not powered, only the power button is seen on the control panel.

2. When the user clicks the power button, the professional wash button and time wash button will be activated at this time, and at this time, there is an arc on the inside of the professional wash button, indicating that the user selects the professional wash as the default selected state, and the user clicks the power button at the same time. The wireless connection button (WIFI) and the child lock button will be triggered to be half-bright.

3. When the professional wash button is clicked, the corresponding adjustable parameters and functions are all expanded, and the professional wash button and the time wash button cannot be selected at the same time. Therefore, there is an arc on the inside of the professional wash button, and the time wash button is not shown. 8, (the dark part in Figure 8 is the full bright part, the light part is the semi-bright part);

After clicking the professional wash button, the subroutine corresponding to the professional wash button is unfolded and in the semi-bright state, and the corresponding subroutine selected by the user will be fully illuminated. For example, the commonly used program is selected, the common program is fully illuminated, the water level, the soaking, the washing, After rinsing and dehydration, the corresponding parameters are adjusted to be fully bright, and the rest are not adjusted to be semi-bright.

Among them, the adjustment parameters of the subroutine are explained:

Water level: Each time you click on the water level, the value will increase by one water level. The water level range is 1-10 water levels and can be cycled;

Soaking: Each time you click on the soak, the time value will increase by 10 minutes, the soaking time level is 10-20-30-40 minutes, and the four gears are cycled;

Washing: Each time you wash, the time value will increase by 1 minute, the washing time level will be 1-25 minutes, and the gear cycle will be selected.

Rinsing: Each time you click and rinse, the value will increase by 1 time. The level of rinsing is 1-2-3, and the three gears are cycled.

Dehydration: Each time you dehydrate, the time value will increase by 1 minute, the dehydration time level will be 4-5-6-7 minutes, and the gear position can be cycled.

In the above subroutine, each gear position is not limited to the above set value, and can be adjusted accordingly according to the actual needs of the user.

4. Professional wash key includes mixing, wool, down, single off, time wash button contains common, quick wash, strong, soft wash. The choice of these eight programs only needs to slide up and down the semi-arc area of the professional wash button (can be blue) Color, green, yellow and other colors), you can choose the appropriate program, such as selecting the "common" program.

In the middle of the time display, there is a divergent running circle on the periphery of the interface, and the user can also adjust the eight programs by sliding the running circle.

5. After adjusting the corresponding subroutine and function, click the start pause button (confirm button) to start entering the washing mode. The unselected programs, parameters and functions are automatically hidden (as shown in Figure 9), according to the running circle color. The transformation to rotate the running state.

In operation, the running circle can visually achieve the dynamic effect of spreading from the center to the periphery according to the color gradient or color change, like the ripple of the water ripple, or the first gradient of the tail.

6. Click the time to wash the key. At this time, the arc corresponding to the professional washing key disappears, and the arc corresponding to the time washing key is displayed. The time adjustment corresponding to the time washing only needs to slide the upper and lower arcs corresponding to the half arc area corresponding to the time washing key. , the downtime is reduced, and the time to go up is increased. Alternatively, you can adjust the time by sliding the running ring.

7. When the time slides to the appropriate time, click the start pause button (confirm button) to enter the washing state. The unselected programs, parameters, and functions are automatically hidden. The running circle is in the same state as the professional wash.

8. Child lock and wireless connection button (WIFI) Description: When the child lock is clicked, the child lock changes from semi-bright to full light. At this time, it is selected. After the selection, the interface is locked and cannot be adjusted. If you want to adjust other programs only You need to click the child lock again to unlock it, and then adjust it after unlocking;

When WIFI is clicked, WIFI changes from half-bright to full-bright. At this time, it is selected. After the selected IoT connection, if it is closed, it can be closed by clicking once again.

Embodiment 4

As shown in FIG. 10, the display interface of the control panel of the washing machine of the present embodiment is arranged by the thin line interval of 9.5° angle, and the main program is highlighted by the selection process of the white piano key, thereby creating a simple and rich overall. A rhythmic interface. Figure 10 is a diagram showing the respective function keys in a fully illuminated state.

2. When the user clicks the power button, the professional wash button and the time wash button are activated at this time, and the icons corresponding to the professional wash button and the time button are half-bright.

3. When the icon of the professional wash button is clicked, the icon is fully illuminated. At this time, the icon of the time wash button is half bright, and the adjustable parameters and functions corresponding to the professional wash are all expanded, and the professional wash button and the time wash button cannot be simultaneously Select; after clicking the professional wash button, the subroutine corresponding to the professional wash button is unfolded and in the semi-bright state, the corresponding subroutine selected by the user will be fully illuminated, and the rest are not adjusted in the semi-bright state, as shown in FIG. The framed part in the figure is the selected part.

Among them, the adjustment parameters of the subroutine are explained:

4. After adjusting the corresponding subroutine and function, click the start pause button (confirm button) to start entering the washing mode. The unselected programs, parameters and functions are automatically hidden (as shown in Figure 12).

5. Click the time wash button, (at this time, the professional wash button is half-bright). The time wash control interface is opened, and the wireless connection button (WIFI), child lock and other shared functions are also expanded. When not selected, it is half-bright, time wash operation. Mainly by "+" and "-", the user increases the time by "+" and decreases by the time of "-".

6. After adjusting to the appropriate time, click the start pause button (confirm button) to enter the wash state.

7. Child lock and wireless connection button (WIFI) Note: When the child lock is clicked, the white background light of the child lock lights up, then the interface is locked and cannot be adjusted. If you want to adjust other programs, just click the child lock to unlock again. Can be adjusted after unlocking;

When WIFI is clicked, the white background light of WIFI lights up, and then the Internet of Things is connected. If it is closed, it can be closed by clicking once again.

8. After all the adjustments are made, click the Start Pause button (OK button), and the unselected programs, parameters, and functions in the interface are automatically hidden.

Embodiment 5

As shown in FIG. 13, the present embodiment is based on visual focusing with a circular drumhead element, combining the sliding touchbar with the acoustic wave element of the simulated drumming drum, surrounding the drumhead sides, and then expanding outward to a straight line, through which The way to represent the change state of the display interface of the control panel of the washing machine makes the overall interface clear and detailed. Figure 13 is a diagram showing the respective function keys in a fully illuminated state.

2. When the user clicks the power button, four adjustment buttons will be activated at this time, and the button will be in a semi-bright state (as shown in Figure 16).

3. When the icon of the professional wash button is clicked, the icon is fully illuminated. At this time, the icon of the time wash button is half bright, and the adjustable parameters and functions corresponding to the professional wash are all expanded, and the professional wash button and the time wash button cannot be simultaneously Select; after clicking the professional wash button, the subroutine corresponding to the professional wash button is expanded and in the semi-bright state, the corresponding subroutine selected by the user will be fully illuminated, and the rest are not adjusted in the semi-bright state (for example, if the selection is commonly used, then commonly used Full light, the other half bright) as shown in Figure 14.

4. After selecting the professional wash button, you can click the parameter adjustment button, then expand the submenu inside the parameter to select the corresponding adjustment parameters, for example, select the wash button, the wash button is in full light and the other is in the semi-bright state, you can click the wash button. To adjust the washing time;

Among them, the adjustment parameters of the subroutine are explained:

5. After adjusting the corresponding parameters, you can adjust the desired function, click the function button, expand the submenu under the function button to select the corresponding function, for example, select the laundry liquid. At this time, the laundry liquid is fully lit, and the rest are not selected. Semi-bright state.

Description of function adjustment parameters:

Laundry liquid: Click once for full light, then you can automatically add laundry detergent. If you don't need it, you can click it again to close it.

Softener: When clicked once, it is selected when it is fully lit. At this time, the softener can be added automatically. If it is not used, it can be closed again.

Appointment: Each time you make a reservation, the value will increase by 1 hour. The appointment time level is off -1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12, and the gear cycle is selected.

Child lock: Click once on the child lock (this time is full light), the interface will be locked and cannot be operated. If you need to click once to cancel the child lock (this time is half bright).

WIFI: Click once on WIFI (this time is full light), the washing machine is connected to the Internet of Things, and then click once to unlock the Internet of Things (this time is half bright).

6. After adjusting all the programs and functions, click the start pause button (confirm button) to enter the washing mode. The unselected programs, parameters and functions are automatically hidden (as shown in Figure 15). On the outside of the center display interface, there is a running circle composed of two divergent semi-arcs. During the running process of the washing machine, the running circle can rotate according to the color gradient.

In operation, the running circle can visually achieve the dynamic effect of diffusion from the center to the periphery according to the color gradient or color change, like the ripple of the water ripple, or the first gradient rotation.

7. Click the time wash button, (at this time, the professional wash button is in the semi-bright state), adjust the time by sliding the slide ring in the running circle area, the slide up time increases, and the slide down time decreases.

8. After adjusting the adjustment time, you can adjust the function. Click the function button to expand the submenu and click the corresponding selected function. For example, select the laundry liquid and the child lock. At this time, the laundry liquid and the child lock are all bright, and the unselected one is half bright.

9. After all the adjustments are made, click the start pause button (OK button) to enter the washing mode. The unselected functions are automatically hidden, and the dynamic effect of the running circle is the same as the above professional washing effect.

10.WIFI function selection, when the power button is clicked, the WIFI icon is half bright. When the WIFI is clicked, the light is fully illuminated after the connection is successful. If the connection is not successful, the WIFI icon is blinking.

Embodiment 6

As shown in FIG. 16 , the display interface of the control panel of the washing machine of the embodiment is designed with the total solar eclipse element, and the visual center is combined with the light emitted by the total solar eclipse to grasp the visual focus on the point of interest. Looking far away, the entire interface is like a total solar eclipse floating in the air. Figure 16 is a diagram showing the respective function keys in a fully illuminated state.

3. When the icon of the professional wash button is clicked, the icon is fully illuminated, and the subroutine corresponding to the professional wash button is expanded and half-bright, and the corresponding subroutine selected by the user will be fully illuminated, and the remaining unadjusted is half bright. status. For example, if you choose to use it, you only need to click on it. It is usually in full light, and the rest is in half light, as shown in Figure 17.

4. After selecting the program, you can also adjust the parameters of the function, for example, select the washing, and click the washing to activate. At this time, the washing light is fully bright. After activation, you can adjust the washing time according to the up and down arrows of the professional washing button. To adjust other functions such as rinsing, the steps are as above.

5. After the adjustment, click the start pause button (confirm button) to start entering the washing mode. The unselected programs, parameters and functions are automatically hidden, as shown in Figure 18.

6. Click the time wash button (when the professional wash button is half-bright), the time wash control interface is opened, and the length of time is adjusted by adjusting the up and down arrows of the time wash button.

7. After adjusting the time, click the start pause button (confirm button) to start the washing mode. The unselected programs, parameters and functions are automatically hidden.

The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any technology that is familiar with the present patent. Those skilled in the art can make some modifications or modifications to equivalent embodiments by using the technical content of the above-mentioned hints, without departing from the technical solution of the present invention, according to the present invention. Technical simplifications Any simple modifications, equivalent variations and modifications of the above embodiments are still within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

A washing machine interface control method is characterized in that display states of respective virtual keys provided on a control panel are gradually changed or expanded from a center to an outer side.
The washing machine interface control method according to claim 1, wherein each of the virtual keys is arranged according to a specific graphic;

Preferably, the specific graphic is at least one of the following:

Water waveform, piano shape, flower shape, leaf shape, fish shape, crescent shape, sun shape, animal shape, pentagram, drum sound diffusion shape, eclipse shape.
The washing machine interface control method according to claim 2, wherein a corresponding note is set for a specific graphic corresponding to each virtual button, and the display state of each virtual button is expanded according to a note corresponding to the water sound in the washing machine;

Preferably, a music playing module is disposed in the control panel, and the display state of each virtual button is expanded according to the speed and the notes of the music playing.
The washing machine interface control method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the gradual speed of the display state of each of the virtual keys is changed according to the size of the water flow in the washing machine.
The washing machine interface control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gradation is at least one of the following:

Brightness gradient, color color gradient, color depth gradient.
The washing machine interface control method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein each of the virtual keys is provided with a corresponding display pattern;

Preferably, the display pattern is an arc shape, or a vertical line shape, or a curved shape;

More preferably, the vertical line display pattern is obliquely disposed;

Alternatively, two straight lines extend from the center of the control panel to both sides, and the respective virtual keys are distributed on both sides of the straight line.
The washing machine interface control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein when the power button on the control panel is triggered, the center display interface and the selection button located outside the center display interface are illuminated;

Preferably, when the selection button is not triggered, it is in a semi-bright state, and is in a full-light state when triggered;

More preferably, when the power button is triggered, the wireless connection button and/or the child lock button are activated in a semi-bright state, and when the selection button is triggered, the selected icon around it is illuminated;

Further preferably, when the wireless connection key is triggered, the wireless connection key starts to flash, and stops flashing and is in a full light state after the wireless connection is successfully connected.
The washing machine interface control method according to claim 7, wherein when the selection button is triggered, each subroutine located outside thereof is illuminated;

Preferably, when the subroutine is not triggered, it is in a semi-bright state, and is fully illuminated when triggered.

More preferably, the selection button comprises at least one of the following: a professional wash button, a time wash button, a function selection button, an adjustment button;

Further preferably, when the professional wash key is clicked, all of the selectable subroutines are activated in a semi-bright state, and the parameter adjustment keys in the subroutine are clicked or swiped to set corresponding parameters for the professional washing program.
The washing machine interface control method according to claim 8, wherein when the time washing key is clicked, the selectable sub-programs are all activated in a semi-bright state, and the running time is set for each running program by sliding or clicking the time adjusting key;

Preferably, the central display interface displays a running time. When the time washing key is clicked, the time increasing key and the time reducing key outside the center display interface are activated, and the time increasing key and the time reducing key are all in a full light state.
A washing machine comprising a disc holder, wherein a control panel is provided on the disc holder, wherein the control panel uses the washing machine interface control method according to any one of claims 1-9.