WO2022163133A1

WO2022163133A1 - Control device, control program, control method, and washing system

Info

Publication number: WO2022163133A1
Application number: PCT/JP2021/044738
Authority: WO
Inventors: 拓也長田; 祥一高橋; 俊奎姜
Original assignee: パナソニックＩｐマネジメント株式会社
Priority date: 2021-01-29
Filing date: 2021-12-06
Publication date: 2022-08-04
Also published as: TW202302956A; CN116745482A; JPWO2022163133A1

Abstract

A washing system (1) according to embodiment 1 includes a washing machine (100) and a terminal device (200). The terminal device (200) functions as a control device for controlling the washing machine (100). The terminal device (200) is provided with an operating course accepting unit or a history presenting unit for presenting operating courses executable by the washing machine (100) to a user. The operating courses include operating courses that can be set in the washing machine (100) from the terminal device (200), and operating courses that cannot be set in the washing machine (100) from the terminal device (200).

Description

Control device, control program, control method and washing system

The present disclosure relates to a control device, a control program, a control method, and a washing system for controlling a washing machine.

Conventionally, in order to automatically control the operation of a washing machine, an operation course in which the operation mode is specified is provided (see Patent Document 1, for example). Patent Document 1 discloses that in a system in which an information display terminal device and a washing machine are connected to a network, the information display terminal device does not display specific washing method information when the washing machine is in operation. ing.

JP 2005-110841 A

In such a washing machine, it is desired to further improve the convenience of the user interface for accepting designation of the operation course from the user.

Therefore, the present disclosure provides a control device, a control program, a control method, and a washing system capable of improving convenience for users of washing machines.

A control device according to the present disclosure is a control device that controls a washing machine, and includes an operation course presentation unit that presents a user with an operation course executable by the washing machine. The operation course includes an operation course that can be set from the control device to the washing machine and an operation course that cannot be set from the control device to the washing machine.

The control program according to the present disclosure causes the computer to function as an operation course presentation unit that presents the user with an operation course executable by the washing machine. The operation course includes an operation course that can be set for the washing machine from a control device that controls the washing machine and an operation course that cannot be set for the washing machine from the control device.

The control method according to the present disclosure causes the computer to execute the step of presenting to the user an operation course executable by the washing machine. The operation course includes an operation course that can be set for the washing machine from a control device that controls the washing machine and an operation course that cannot be set for the washing machine from the control device.

A laundry system according to the present disclosure includes a washing machine and a terminal device capable of communicating with the washing machine via a network. The terminal device includes a driving course presentation section, a driving course reception section, and an instruction section. The operation course presentation unit presents the user with an operation course executable by the washing machine. The operation course reception unit receives from the user a specification of an operation course to be executed by the washing machine from among the operation courses presented by the operation course presentation unit. The instruction unit instructs the washing machine to execute the operation course accepted by the operation course acceptance unit when the operation course accepted by the operation course acceptance unit is an operation course that can be set from the terminal device to the washing machine. . On the other hand, if the operating course accepted by the operating course accepting unit is an operating course that cannot be set in the washing machine from the terminal device, the instructing unit instructs the washing machine to execute the operating course accepted by the operating course accepting unit. do not instruct

It should be noted that any combination of the above-described components and expressions of the present disclosure converted between methods, devices, systems, recording media, computer programs, etc. are also effective as aspects of the present disclosure.

The control device, control program, control method, and washing system of the present disclosure can improve convenience for users of washing machines.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a laundry system according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the washing machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure. 3 is an external view of the automatic detergent dispenser for the washing machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is a functional configuration diagram of the washing machine control device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration and example of internal data in a setting history holding unit. 6 is a functional configuration diagram of a terminal device according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the configuration and example of internal data in the driving course information holding unit. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen displayed on the display device of the terminal device according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a history screen displayed on the display device of the terminal device according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a search screen displayed on the display device of the terminal device according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a search screen displayed on the display device of the terminal device according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a search screen displayed on the display device of the terminal device according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a notification screen displayed on the display device of the terminal device according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a procedure of control processing of the laundry system according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a procedure of control processing of the laundry system according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen displayed on the operation display unit of the washing machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing a procedure of control processing of the washing machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, more detailed description than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed descriptions of well-known matters or redundant descriptions of substantially the same configurations may be omitted.

It should be noted that the accompanying drawings and the following description are provided to allow those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the subject matter of the claims.

As an embodiment of the present disclosure, a technique for improving convenience when a user of washing machine 100 sets an operation course will be described. In laundry system 1 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the operation course of washing machine 100 can be remotely set by a control device implemented by a mobile terminal or the like (terminal device 200 as an example) of the user of washing machine 100. Assume that there is The control device presents the information of the operation courses that can be executed in washing machine 100 to the user, and accepts from the user the designation of the operation course to be executed by washing machine 100 from among the presented operation courses.

The operation courses that can be executed in the washing machine 100 include those that should not be set remotely from the control device due to various circumstances. For example, a course of operation for cleaning water tub 42 of washing machine 100 requires the use of bleach. Therefore, this operation course cannot be executed remotely from the control device unless the bleach can be automatically added, and the user manually adds the bleach to the water tank 42 of the washing machine 100. to run. Hereinafter, such an operation course that cannot be set in washing machine 100 from the control device will also be referred to as a "terminal operation non-permission course". In order to prevent the user from specifying a terminal operation non-permission course when the control device accepts designation of a driving course from the user, it is conceivable that the terminal operation non-permission course is not displayed as a selection candidate. However, since it is not possible to make the user aware that washing machine 100 is provided with a terminal operation disapproval course that can be executed by directly setting it in washing machine 100, there is an opportunity to use the operation course that has been provided. decreases.

In order to solve such a new problem, the control device of the present embodiment presents the user with a terminal operation non-permission course. Then, if the operation course designated by the user is an operation course that can be set in washing machine 100 from the control device, the control device of the present embodiment causes the washing machine to execute the operation course designated by the user. command the machine 100. On the other hand, in the case of the terminal operation non-permission course, the control device of the present embodiment does not instruct washing machine 100 to execute the operation course designated by the user. As a result, the control device of the present embodiment can make the user aware of the existence of the terminal operation non-permission course, so that convenience for the user of washing machine 100 can be improved.

(Embodiment 1)
Embodiment 1 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 17. FIG.

[1-1. Constitution]
[1-1-1. Configuration of washing system]
FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a laundry system 1 according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure. The laundry system 1 includes a washing machine 100, a terminal device 200, a laundry support server 300, and the Internet 2, which is an example of a communication network connecting these devices. Terminal device 200 can execute an application for setting the operation course of washing machine 100 and the like. The washing support server 300 is a server that supports washing by the washing machine 100 .

The washing machine 100 can set a plurality of operation courses for automatically controlling operations such as the washing process, the rinsing process, the dehydration process, and the drying process. In each operation course, the operation mode of each process is defined by parameters such as time, cloth amount, water amount, standard input amount of detergent, temperature, drum rotation speed, rotation torque, and rotation pattern. Washing machine 100 accepts designation of an operation course from the user via a user interface such as a touch panel. Washing machine 100 sets an operation course designated by the user, and controls each process according to the parameters defined in the set operation course. Washing machine 100 stores history information of the executed driving course.

Instead of or in addition to the user interface of the washing machine 100, the terminal device 200 executes an application functioning as a user interface for designating the operation course of the washing machine 100 and the like. Terminal device 200 acquires history information stored in washing machine 100, and presents a driving course included in the acquired history information so that the user can designate it. Terminal device 200 notifies washing machine 100 of the operation course designated by the user. Washing machine 100 sets the operation course notified from terminal device 200 . Thus, the operation course specified by the user is set in washing machine 100 from terminal device 200 . In other words, it can be said that the terminal device 200 executes an application functioning as a user interface for setting the operation course of the washing machine 100 and the like. Terminal device 200 may communicate with washing machine 100 via washing support server 300 . In this case, terminal device 200 requests washing machine 100 to send history information via washing support server 300 , and washing support server 300 sends the history information received from washing machine 100 to terminal device 200 . In addition, terminal device 200 notifies washing assistance server 300 of the operation course designated by the user, and washing assistance server 300 notifies washing machine 100 of the notified operation course. Terminal device 200 may communicate directly with washing machine 100 .

The control device of the present disclosure may be built in washing machine 100 (control device 81 described later), or may be realized by an application executed in terminal device 200 . Alternatively, the control device may be realized by both control device 81 built into washing machine 100 and an application executed in terminal device 200 .

The washing support server 300 provides the washing machine 100 or the terminal device 200 with information on the operation course. In addition, the washing support server 300 provides the washing machine 100 with data on an operation course executable in the washing machine 100 .

[1-1-2. Configuration of washing machine]
FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the configuration of washing machine 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure. In the present embodiment, the vertical direction when washing machine 100 is installed as shown in FIG. 2 may be referred to as the vertical direction. Also, the side of washing machine 100 where lid 52 is present (left side in FIG. 2) may be described as the front side of washing machine 100, and the opposite side (right side in FIG. 2) may be described as the rear side of washing machine 100.

In FIG. 2, the washing machine 100 is provided with an operation display section 79 on its upper front surface, and a washing machine communication section 230 is provided near the operation display section 79 . The operation display unit 79 is configured as a touch panel provided with an input device capable of designating (selecting) modes such as driving courses and various functions, and a display device displaying information input to the input device. An input unit 104 such as a power button is also provided on the upper front surface of the washing machine housing 41 . The user can designate modes such as a driving course and various functions via the operation display section 79 and the input section 104 .

A control device 81 is provided in the upper part inside the washing machine housing 41 .

A water tank unit 49 is provided inside the washing machine housing 41 of the washing machine 100 . The water tank unit 49 includes a water tank 42 , a rotating drum 43 and a first motor 101 .

The water tank 42 is swingably arranged inside the washing machine housing 41 by a suspension structure. The suspension structure is composed of a plurality of anti-vibration dampers 51 attached to the lower part of the washing machine housing 41, and a plurality of spring bodies 50 provided between the upper part of the washing machine housing 41 and the water tank 42, A water tank 42 is oscillatably supported for vibration isolation.

A rotary drum 43 formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape is rotatably arranged inside the water tank 42 . A rotation shaft (rotation center shaft) 44 extending in the horizontal direction is provided at the rotation center portion of the rotating drum 43 . A first motor 101 arranged near the back side of the water tank 42 is connected to the rotating shaft 44 via a belt 46 . The first motor 101 rotates the rotary drum 43 in the forward direction or the reverse direction.

The inner wall surface of the rotating drum 43 is provided with several projecting plates 47 for stirring the laundry, and the outer peripheral wall of the rotating drum 43 is provided with a large number of water passage holes 48. .

Further, the washing machine housing 41 is provided with a housing opening 45 at a position facing the clothes entrance 53 of the rotating drum 43 . A lid 52 is provided so as to openably and closably cover the housing opening 45 . By opening the lid 52 , the laundry can be taken in and out of the rotating drum 43 through the laundry entrance 53 .

Further, inside the washing machine housing 41, there are provided a water supply path 54 for supplying washing water (for example, tap water) into the water tank 42, and a drain for discharging the washing water in the water tank 42 to the outside of the washing machine housing 41. A path 55 is provided.

The water supply path 54 is composed of a first water supply hose 59, a second water supply hose 60, an automatic detergent injection device 61, a water injection hose 62, and the like.

A first water supply valve 57 is provided on the first water supply hose 59 . A second water supply valve 58 is provided on the second water supply hose 60 . The detergent automatic injection device 61 can store a predetermined amount of detergent.

By opening the first water supply valve 57, water is supplied from the first water supply hose 59 to the water tank 42 through a water inlet (not shown).

Further, by opening the second water supply valve 58, water flows from the second water supply hose 60 into the automatic detergent injection device 61, and a predetermined amount of water is discharged from the detergent valve (not shown) of the automatic detergent injection device 61. is supplied from the water injection hose 62 into the water tank 42 together with the detergent.

The drainage path 55 is composed of a drainage pipe 64 , a filter 65 , a drainage pump 63 and a drainage hose 66 .

The drain pipe 64 is connected to the drain port 95 provided in the recess 71 at the bottom of the water tank 42 and the filter 65 . The filter 65 collects lint in the washing water and is configured to be removable from the outside.

A heater 72 for heating the washing water is provided in the concave portion 71 , and a temperature detection section 73 for detecting the temperature of the washing water is provided near the heater 72 .

The drainage pump 63 is connected to the filter 65 and the drainage hose 66. The drain hose 66 is provided so as to extend from the inside of the washing machine housing 41 to the upper part of the outside of the washing machine housing 41 . At a predetermined timing such as at the end of the washing process or the end of the rinsing process, the washing water in the water tank 42 flows through the drain pipe 64, the filter 65, the drain pump 63, and the drain hose 66 in order by driving the drain pump 63. It passes through and is drained to the outside.

Also, an air trap 74 is formed on the side wall behind the bottom of the water tank 42 so as to communicate with the drain pipe 64 . The air trap 74 is connected to an air pipe 75 , and the air pipe 75 is connected to a water level detector 85 provided at the top inside the washing machine housing 41 . The water level detection unit 85 is composed of, for example, a pressure sensor, and detects the water level of the washing water in the water tank 42 based on the water pressure of the washing water inside the water tank 42, that is, the pressure in the corresponding air trap 74. do.

A vibration detection section 78 for detecting vibration of the water tank unit 49 is arranged at the rear portion of the upper surface of the water tank 42 . In this embodiment, the vibration detection unit 78 detects not only vibration in one direction but also vibration components in three-dimensional directions such as the front-rear direction (X-axis direction), the left-right direction (Y-axis direction), and the vertical direction (Z-axis direction). An acceleration sensor is used to detect.

Here, each axis in the three-dimensional direction detected by the vibration detection unit 78 is referred to as a "detection axis". Since the actual vibration of the water tank unit 49 does not necessarily occur only in one direction, the vibration of the water tank unit 49 can be detected with high accuracy by using an acceleration sensor that detects vibrations in multiple directions as the vibration detector 78. can be detected. The control device 81 controls operation based on the detection result of the vibration detection section 78 .

FIG. 3 shows the appearance of the automatic detergent dispenser 61 of the washing machine 100 according to the first embodiment. The automatic detergent dispenser 61 has three tanks (a first tank 86a, a second tank 86b, and a third tank 86c) capable of storing processing agents therein, and a water tank for storing the processing agents stored in the respective tanks. and an automatic loading unit 87 for automatically loading into 42 . The automatic injection unit 87 is composed of a piston, a cylinder, a pump, a motor, valves, and the like. At least one of the three tanks 86 can change the type of processing agent to be stored. For example, treatment agents such as detergent, mild detergent, softener, bleach, etc. may be variably stored in one of the three tanks 86 . The remaining two of the three tanks 86 may store a predetermined type of processing agent, or may be capable of storing any type of processing agent. In the former case, for example, a tank dedicated to detergent and a tank dedicated to softener may be provided.

FIG. 4 shows the functional configuration of the control device 81 of the washing machine 100 according to the first embodiment. This figure mainly shows the functional configuration for setting the operation course of washing machine 100 . The control device 81 comprises a processing device 120 and a storage device 160 .

The storage device 160 stores data, programs, parameters, etc. used by the processing device 120 . The storage device 160 includes a driving course information holding section 161 , a driving course data holding section 162 and a setting history holding section 163 . Note that the storage device 160 may be a semiconductor memory, hard disk, cloud storage, or the like.

The operation course information holding unit 161 holds information on operation courses that can be set for the washing machine 100 . The operation course information holding unit 161 stores, for each operation course, the name of the operation course, its outline, the required time, the capacity of the washable object to be washed, the type of the washable object to be washed, the type or degree of stains that can be washed, and the number of display items. Holds information such as priority and number of settings. Note that the driving course information holding unit 161 may hold an identification number of the driving course for each driving course.

The driving course data holding unit 162 holds values of parameters defined in the driving course.

The setting history holding unit 163 holds information about the history of setting the operation course in the washing machine 100 . The setting history holding unit 163 stores the name of the set operation course, the presence/absence of automatic injection and the injection amount of each processing agent stored in the three tanks 86, the set date and time, the content of the changed setting, and the option setting. Holds information such as content.

FIG. 5 shows the configuration and example of internal data of the setting history holding unit 163. FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the setting history holding unit 163 stores, for each setting history, a number, a driving course name, and an automatic switching mode, which is the setting contents of the automatic switching mode, in association with each other. The numbers are history numbers for identifying each of the setting histories, and in the present embodiment, as an example, consecutive natural numbers starting from 1 are assigned in the order of registration of the setting histories (the execution order of driving courses). In other words, it can be said that the number indicates the context of execution of the driving course related to each setting history. The driving course name is the name of the set driving course. The setting contents of the automatic input mode are automatic input of each of the first tank 86a storing the detergent, the second tank 86b storing the softener, and the third tank 86c storing the neutral detergent. Including presence or absence. If the type of processing agent stored in at least one of the three tanks 86 is changeable, the type of processing agent automatically added may be stored as the setting history. In FIG. 5, for example, the operation course name of the setting history with the number "1" is "Course A", the automatic input mode is "Yes" for the first and second tanks, and "No" for the third tank. Yes, that is, automatic charging from the first tank 86a and the second tank 86b has been performed.

The processing device 120 includes a display control unit 121, a driving course setting unit 122, an option setting unit 123, a history presentation unit 124, a setting history recording unit 125, a history information transmission unit 126, a setting information reception unit 127, and a notification unit 128. . In terms of hardware, these configurations can be realized by any computer's CPU (Central Processing Unit), memory, and other LSI (Large Scale Integration). Moreover, these configurations are implemented by programs loaded in the memory in terms of software. FIG. 4 shows, as an example, the configuration of the processing device 120 realized by cooperation of hardware and software, using functional blocks. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that these functional blocks can be realized in various forms by using only hardware or a combination of hardware and software. In addition, the program executed by the CPU is not limited to being recorded in advance in the memory, and may be recorded in a non-temporary recording medium such as a memory card and provided, or may be provided through an electric communication line such as the Internet 2. may be provided.

The display control unit 121 generates a display screen to be displayed on the operation display unit 79 and displays it on the operation display unit 79.

The driving course setting unit 122 displays information on the driving courses that can be set on the operation display unit 79, and receives designation of the driving course from the user via the operation display unit 79. The driving course setting unit 122 reads data of the designated driving course from the driving course data holding unit 162 and sets the data. Here, the driving course setting unit 122 displays the information on the operation display unit 79 , but it may be displayed on the operation display unit 79 via the display control unit 121 .

The option setting unit 123 receives from the user designation of options that can be set in the driving course. The option setting unit 123 accepts from the user whether or not the processing agent stored in the three tanks 86 is to be automatically charged and the amount of the processing agent to be charged. The option setting unit 123 further receives and sets the time, number of times, water level, water temperature, etc. of the washing process, rinsing process, spin-drying process, and drying process from the user.

The history presentation unit 124 displays the driving course included in the history information held in the setting history holding unit 163 on the operation display unit 79 so that the user can specify it. Note that although the history presenting unit 124 displays the information on the operation display unit 79 here, it may be displayed on the operation display unit 79 via the display control unit 121 . When the user designates one of the driving courses displayed on the operation display section 79, the driving course setting section 122 reads data of the designated driving course from the driving course data holding section 162 and sets the data.

The setting history recording unit 125 records in the setting history holding unit 163 information about the set operation course and the automatic injection of the treatment agent. The setting history holding unit 163 may hold the setting history of the driving course for a predetermined number of times. In this case, when the number of times the driving course is set exceeds a predetermined number, the setting history recording unit 125 may overwrite the oldest setting history stored in the setting history holding unit 163 with the latest setting history. When the same driving course as the driving course already stored in setting history holding unit 163 is set, setting history recording unit 125 records the overlapping driving course in setting history holding unit 163 as another setting history. Alternatively, the recording of overlapping driving courses may be omitted. The setting history recording unit 125 may further record related information such as the day of the week when the driving course was set, the weather conditions, and the user's schedule in the setting history holding unit 163 . Setting history recording unit 125 may further record information indicating whether the operation course was set by operation display unit 79 of washing machine 100 or by terminal device 200 in setting history holding unit 163 .

The history information transmission unit 126 transmits history information including the setting history of the driving course held in the setting history holding unit 163 to the terminal device 200 via the washing support server 300 . History information transmission unit 126 may transmit history information when terminal device 200 or washing support server 300 requests transmission of history information, or may transmit history information periodically at predetermined timing, for example, at predetermined time intervals. You may send history information. As described above, the history information includes the setting history (see FIG. 5), but may include other information such as information on time (eg, date).

The setting information receiving unit 127 receives setting information including information on the driving course and options specified by the user, transmitted from the terminal device 200, and sets the driving course and options included in the setting information. The setting information receiving unit 127 may receive identification information of the driving course as information indicating the designated driving course. In this case, the setting information receiving unit 127 refers to the driving course information holding unit 161 to identify and set the driving course from the received identification information.

The notification unit 128 determines that the operation course that the operation course setting unit 122 has received from the user is an operation course that uses a processing agent that is not currently stored in the three tanks 86, and that the operation course cannot be set. If so, notify the user to that effect. The notification unit 228 may present detailed information to the user, such as the content of the specified driving course, setting conditions, and reasons why setting is not possible.

[1-1-3. Configuration of terminal device]
FIG. 6 shows the functional configuration of terminal device 200 according to the first embodiment. This drawing mainly shows a functional configuration for setting the operation course of washing machine 100 among applications executed in terminal device 200 . The terminal device 200 includes a communication device 201 , an input device 202 , a display device 203 , a processing device 220 and a storage device 260 . The terminal device 200 may be a terminal device such as a personal computer, a mobile terminal device such as a mobile phone terminal, a smartphone, or a tablet terminal, or a home terminal, a television receiver, an in-vehicle device, or the like. There may be.

The communication device 201 controls communication with other devices. The communication device 201 may communicate using any wired or wireless communication method. The input device 202 transmits an instruction input by the user of the terminal device 200 to the processing device 220 . Input device 202 may be a mouse, keyboard, touchpad, or the like. The display device 203 displays screens generated by the processing device 220 . The display device 203 may be a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, or the like. The input device 202 and display device 203 may be implemented as a touch panel.

The storage device 260 stores programs, data, etc. used by the processing device 220 . The storage device 260 may be a semiconductor memory, hard disk, cloud storage, or the like. Storage device 260 includes driving course information holding unit 261 .

FIG. 7 shows the structure and example of the internal data of the driving course information holding unit 261. FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the driving course information holding unit 261 stores, for each driving course, a number, driving course name, terminal operation availability, reservation available time, and agent automatic injection information in association with each other. The number is an identification number for identifying each driving course, and the driving course name is the name of the set driving course. Terminal operability is information indicating whether or not the operation course can be set in washing machine 100 from terminal device 200, and is determined in advance by a manufacturer of washing machine 100 or the like. Terminal operation disapproval courses that cannot be set from terminal device 200 to washing machine 100 include, for example, the following courses. An operation course that uses a processing agent that is not currently stored in the three tanks 86, an operation course that requires a specific processing agent that needs to be manually added, an operation course that ends operation in less than a predetermined time, and a preparation for the washing machine 100. Includes a driving course that requires the setting of Also included are courses for which settings from the terminal device 200 should not be accepted due to functional or manufacturing circumstances of the washing machine 100 and courses for which the washing machine 100 needs to download operation course data. The operation courses newly registered in laundry support server 300 and downloaded to washing machine 100 may include a terminal operation non-permission course and a normal operation course other than the terminal operation non-permission course.

FIG. 7 shows, for example, the operation course name of the operation course numbered "1" is "Course A", and the terminal operation possibility is "Yes", that is, the operation course that can be set from the terminal device 200 to the washing machine 100. It shows that In addition, this number indicates that the reservable time for the driving course of "1" is "arbitrary" and the agent automatic injection information is "detergent/softener".

The processing device 220 includes a display control unit 221, a driving course reception unit 222, a history acquisition unit 223, a history presentation unit 224, a setting information transmission unit 225, a driving course registration unit 226, a driving course information acquisition unit 227, and a notification unit 228. Prepare. These configurations can be implemented by CPU, memory, and other LSIs of any computer in terms of hardware, and implemented by programs loaded in the memory in terms of software. FIG. 6 shows, as an example, the configuration of the processing device 220 realized by cooperation of hardware and software, using functional blocks. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that these functional blocks can be realized in various forms by using only hardware or a combination of hardware and software. In addition, the program executed by the CPU is not limited to being recorded in advance in the memory, and may be recorded in a non-temporary recording medium such as a memory card and provided, or may be provided through an electric communication line such as the Internet 2. may be provided.

The display control unit 121 generates a display screen to be displayed on the display device 203 and displays it on the display device 203 .

The operation course reception unit 222 receives from the user a designation of the operation course to be executed by the washing machine 100 . The driving course reception unit 222 displays information on the driving course that can be set on the display device 203 and receives designation from the user via the input device 202 . Although the driving course reception unit 222 displays the information on the display device 203 here, the information may be displayed on the display device 203 via the display control unit 221 .

The history acquisition unit 223 acquires history information including the history of operation courses executed in the washing machine 100 . History obtaining unit 223 requests washing support server 300 to obtain history information, and obtains history information from washing support server 300 that has obtained history information from washing machine 100 . History acquisition unit 223 may directly acquire history information from washing machine 100 . The history acquisition unit 223 may acquire the history information when the history information is displayed, or may acquire the history information at a predetermined timing. In the former case, the latest history information can be obtained, and the communication load can be reduced. In the latter case, display speed can be improved.

The history presentation unit 224 displays the driving course included in the history information acquired by the history acquisition unit 223 on the display device 203 so that the user can specify it. Although the history presentation unit 224 displays the history on the display device 203 here, the history presentation unit 224 may display the history on the display device 203 via the display control unit 221 . When the user designates one of the driving courses displayed on the display device 203, the driving course receiving unit 222 receives the user's designation of the driving course.

The setting information transmission unit 225 functions as an instruction unit, and performs the following processing according to whether or not the operation course specified by the user is an operation course that can be set in the washing machine 100 from the terminal device 200. . That is, if the operation course designated by the user is an operation course that can be set in washing machine 100 from terminal device 200, setting information transmission unit 225 instructs washing machine 100 to execute the operation course designated by the user. direct to. Specifically, the setting information transmitting unit 225 transmits setting information including information on the designated operation course to the washing machine 100 via the washing support server 300, and executes the operation course designated by the user. The washing machine 100 is instructed to do so. On the other hand, if the operating course specified by the user is an operating course that cannot be set in washing machine 100 from terminal device 200 (terminal operation non-permission course), setting information transmitting unit 225 selects the operating course specified by the user. is not instructed to the washing machine 100 to execute That is, in the case of the terminal operation non-permission course, the setting information transmission unit 225 does not transmit the setting information including information on the designated driving course.

The driving course registration unit 226 registers a driving course customized by the user. Operation course registration unit 226 accepts the content and name of a new operation course from the user, and transmits them to washing machine 100 via washing support server 300 . Washing machine 100 registers the received operation course information in operation course information storage unit 161 and operation course data storage unit 162 . The driving course registered by the user can be set by the driving course setting unit 122 of the washing machine 100 as well as by the driving course reception unit 222 of the terminal device 200, like the existing driving courses. Also, when the driving course registered by the user is executed, the setting history is recorded in the setting history holding unit 163 and displayed on the display device 203 by the history presenting unit 224 so that the user can designate it. Note that the washing machine 100 may have an operation course registration function. In this case, the control device 81 of the washing machine 100 further includes an operation course registration unit that registers an operation course customized by the user.

The operation course information acquisition unit 227 acquires information on an operation course executable in the washing machine 100 from the washing support server 300 and stores it in the operation course information storage unit 261 . The driving course information acquisition unit 227 may acquire information on the driving course when the driving course reception unit 222 displays the information on the driving course in order to receive designation of the driving course from the user. Alternatively, the driving course information acquisition unit 227 may acquire the driving course information when the application is started, or may acquire the driving course information periodically at a predetermined timing.

If the driving course designated by the driving course receiving unit 222 from the user is a terminal operation non-permission course, the reporting unit 228 notifies the user to that effect. The notification unit 228 notifies the user that the specified operation course cannot be set in the washing machine 100 from the terminal device 200 and should be set in the washing machine 100 . The notification unit 228 may present detailed information to the user, such as the content of the designated driving course, the setting conditions, and the reason why the setting cannot be made from the terminal device 200 .

FIG. 8 shows an example of a display screen displayed on the display device 203 of the terminal device 200 according to the first embodiment. The display screen shown in FIG. 8 is top screen 400 displayed after an application for setting the operation course of washing machine 100 is activated on terminal device 200 . Areas 401 to 403 and buttons 404 to 406 are displayed on the top screen 400 . A region 401 is a region for receiving designation of the type of driving course. An area 402 is an area for receiving settings related to automatic injection of processing agents. Area 403 is an area for setting the execution time of the driving course. A button 404 is a button for displaying the execution history of the driving course. A button 405 is a button for starting execution of a designated driving course. A button 406 is a button for searching for a driving course.

In area 401, the types of operation courses for washing, operation courses for washing and drying, and operation courses for drying only are displayed by scrolling. An area 402 displays the type of processing agent stored in each of the three tanks 86, and enables setting of whether or not to automatically feed each processing agent. When the button 405 is pressed, the driving course reception unit 222 receives settings related to the designated driving course type and the automatic injection of the treatment agent. Setting information transmission unit 225 transmits setting information to washing machine 100 via washing support server 300 .

When the button 404 is input, the history acquisition unit 223 acquires history information. The history presentation unit 224 transitions to a history screen 410 displaying history information.

FIG. 9 shows an example of a history screen 410 displayed on the display device 203 of the terminal device 200 according to the first embodiment. History screen 410 displays a history of operation courses performed in washing machine 100 . The history presentation unit 224 displays all of the driving courses included in the history information regardless of whether terminal operation is possible or not. History presentation unit 224 may present the terminal operation disapproval course in a manner different from the operation course that can be set in washing machine 100 from terminal device 200 . Specifically, a terminal operation non-permission course and an operation course that can be set from the terminal device 200 to the washing machine 100 are displayed by changing at least one of the character color, typeface, size, background color, and the like, for example. may When button 405 is pressed with one of the plurality of driving courses displayed on history screen 410 specified, driving course accepting unit 222 accepts the type of the specified driving course. When the driving course specified by the user is a course in which the terminal can be operated, the setting information transmitting unit 225 transmits the setting information to the washing machine 100 via the washing support server 300, and the setting information specified by the user is transmitted. The washing machine 100 is instructed to execute the operation course. If the operation course designated by the user is the terminal operation non-permission course, setting information transmission unit 225 does not instruct washing machine 100 to execute the operation course designated by the user. That is, in the case of the terminal operation non-permission course, the setting information transmission unit 225 does not transmit the setting information.

If the history information includes information on option settings in addition to the types of operation courses executed in washing machine 100 , such information may be displayed on history screen 410 . Optional setting information includes whether or not the processing agent is automatically added when the operation course is executed, the amount of input, the time, number of times, water level, and water temperature of the washing process, rinsing process, dehydration process, and drying process. and so on. In this case, the setting information transmitting section 225 may transmit the setting information including these option settings when transmitting the setting information. Alternatively, the setting information transmitting unit 225 may transmit setting information in which option settings have been reset to default settings, or may transmit setting information including option settings newly received from the user.

When the history information includes the same driving course multiple times, the history presentation unit 224 may display the same driving course multiple times or only once. In the former case, it is possible to facilitate discovery of a driving course that has been executed multiple times. In the latter case, it is possible to increase the number of types of driving courses displayed simultaneously.

The history presentation unit 224 may display the driving courses in a display order according to the frequency of the driving courses included in the history information. For example, the history presentation unit 224 may display driving courses in descending order of frequency of the driving courses included in the history information. This makes it easier to set a driving course that is frequently executed.

The history presentation unit 224 may determine the display order of the driving courses included in the history information based on related information such as the date and time, the day of the week, the weather conditions, and the user's schedule when the driving course was executed. The history presentation unit 224 may preferentially display a driving course that was executed in a situation similar to the current situation. For example, if the current weather is rainy, a driving course executed on a rainy day may be preferentially displayed among the driving courses included in the history information. Further, when the user went out the previous day, the driving course executed after the user went out may be preferentially displayed among the driving courses included in the history information. Thereby, it is possible to preferentially display a driving course that is highly likely to be set by the user.

The history presentation unit 224 may classify the driving course by machine learning based on the relevant information when the driving course included in the history information was executed, and preferentially display the driving course that matches the situation. For example, if the setting tendency of the driving course differs for each day of the week, the driving course that matches the day of the week may be preferentially displayed among the driving courses included in the history information. Thereby, it is possible to preferentially display a driving course that is highly likely to be set by the user.

The history presentation unit 224 may display information indicating whether the driving course included in the history information was set by the operation display unit 79 of the washing machine 100 or by the terminal device 200 . History presentation unit 224 may separately display the operation course set by operation display unit 79 of washing machine 100 and the operation course set by terminal device 200 . For example, a button for displaying the operation course set by operation display unit 79 of washing machine 100 and a button for displaying the operation course set by terminal device 200 may be provided. History presentation unit 224 may display the operation course set by operation display unit 79 of washing machine 100 and the operation course set by terminal device 200 on separate tabs. The history information may include information indicating whether it was set by operation display unit 79 of washing machine 100 or by terminal device 200, and washing machine 100 and terminal device 200 may store their respective histories separately. may retain information. In the latter case, the terminal device 200 may further include a setting history recording section and a setting history holding section.

When the button 406 is pressed on the top screen 400 shown in FIG. 8, the driving course reception unit 222 transitions to a search screen 420 for searching for a driving course.

FIG. 10 shows an example of a search screen 420 displayed on the display device 203 of the terminal device 200 according to the first embodiment. Search screen 420 displays area 421 for inputting search conditions. When the search condition is input, the driving course reception unit 222 searches the driving course stored in the driving course information holding unit 261 for a driving course based on the input search condition.

FIG. 11 shows an example of the search screen 420 displayed on the display device 203 of the terminal device 200 according to the first embodiment. Driving course reception unit 222 displays information on the searched driving course in area 422 for displaying search results. The driving course reception unit 222 displays all the driving courses included in the search results regardless of whether terminal operation is possible or not. Driving course reception unit 222 may present the terminal operation non-permission course in a manner different from the driving course that can be set in washing machine 100 from terminal device 200 . Specifically, a terminal operation non-permission course and an operation course that can be set from the terminal device 200 to the washing machine 100 are displayed by changing at least one of the character color, typeface, size, background color, and the like, for example. may When the region of each driving course is tapped, the driving course reception unit 222 displays detailed information on that driving course.

FIG. 12 shows an example of a search screen 420 displayed on the display device 203 of the terminal device 200 according to the first embodiment. Driving course reception unit 222 displays detailed information 423 of the driving course on search screen 420 . As a result, detailed information on the terminal operation non-permission course can also be presented to the user, so that the user can be made aware of the existence of the terminal operation non-permission course and encouraged to use it. The driving course reception unit 222 may display, as detailed information on the driving course, for example, the content of the driving course, execution conditions, precautions in execution, reasons why terminal operations are not permitted, and the like.

13 shows an example of a notification screen 430 displayed on the display device 203 of the terminal device 200 according to Embodiment 1. FIG. Notification screen 430 is a screen for notifying the user that the specified operation course cannot be set in washing machine 100 from terminal device 200 and should be set in washing machine 100 . If the driving course specified by the driving course receiving unit 222 is a terminal operation non-permission course, the notification unit 228 displays a notification screen 430 . As a result, for example, the washing machine 100 body can notify the user of the recommended usage method in consideration of the safety of the washing machine 100, and then set the operation course.

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The operation and effect of the washing system 1 configured as described above will be described below.

14 and 15 are diagrams showing the procedure of control processing of the laundry system 1 according to Embodiment 1. FIG. When the application is activated in the terminal device 200 (step S10 in FIG. 14), the display control unit 221 displays the top screen 400 on the display device 203 (step S12). The driving course information acquisition unit 227 requests the washing support server 300 to acquire driving course information (step S14). The washing support server 300 transmits the driving course information to the terminal device 200 (step S16). The driving course information acquisition unit 227 receives the driving course information and stores it in the driving course information holding unit 261 . The driving course reception unit 222 displays a list of driving courses including the terminal operation non-permission course in the area 401 (step S18).

When the button 404 for displaying the execution history of the driving course is input (step S24), the history acquisition unit 223 requests the washing support server 300 to acquire history information (step S26). The washing support server 300 requests the washing machine 100 to acquire history information (step S28). History information transmission unit 126 of washing machine 100 transmits history information including the setting history stored in setting history holding unit 163 to washing support server 300 (step S30). Washing support server 300 transmits the history information received from washing machine 100 to terminal device 200 (step S32). The history presentation unit 224 of the terminal device 200 displays the driving course included in the history information received from the laundry support server 300 on the display device 203 so that the user can specify it regardless of terminal operation (step S34). History presentation unit 224 may display the terminal operation non-permission course in a manner different from the operation course that can be set in washing machine 100 from terminal device 200 .

Subsequently, in the terminal device 200, when the user designates one of the driving courses displayed on the display device 203, the driving course reception unit 222 receives designation of the driving course by the user (step S40 in FIG. 15). . If the operation course designated by the user is the terminal operation non-permission course (Y in step S42), the notification unit 228 notifies the user that the operation course cannot be set in the washing machine 100 from the terminal device 200. (Step S44) and returns to step S40. If the terminal operation is not permitted course (N in step S42), the setting information transmitting unit 225 transmits to the washing support server 300 the setting information including information on the driving course specified by the operating course receiving unit 222 from the user. (Step S46). The washing support server 300 transmits the setting information received from the terminal device 200 to the washing machine 100 (step S48). When the user designates one of the driving courses displayed on the display device 203, the top screen 400 shown in FIG. 8 may be displayed with the settings of the designated driving course being reflected. Further, the setting information may be transmitted by pressing the button 405 after setting or changing the automatic injection of the treatment agent, the execution time of the operation course, etc. as necessary.

In the above description, the terminal device 200 receives designation of the driving course from the history information, but the same is true when the washing machine 100 receives the designation of the driving course from the history information.

FIG. 16 shows an example of a display screen displayed on the operation display unit 79 of the washing machine 100 according to Embodiment 1. FIG. The display screen shown in FIG. 16 is a top screen 500 displayed after the power button of washing machine 100 is turned on. A header area 505 is always displayed on the top screen 500 . Header area 505 includes menu button 501 , top screen button 502 , search button 503 and notification button 504 . A menu button 501 is a button for transitioning to a menu screen. A top screen button 502 is a button for transitioning to the top screen 500 when a screen other than the top screen 500 is displayed. A search button 503 is a button for transitioning to a driving course search screen. A notification button 504 is a button for displaying a notification to the user. When each button of the header area 505 is input, the content corresponding to the input button is displayed. Note that the header area 505 may be displayed not only on the top screen 500 but also on screens other than the top screen 500 .

The history presentation unit 124 displays on the top screen 500 a history 506 of operation courses executed in the washing machine 100 . The

respective histories

506a, 506b, and 506c display the name of the operation course, the type of the operation course (washing only, washing and drying, and drying only), and the setting contents of the automatic input mode. The setting contents of the automatic input mode include automatic input of each of the first tank 86a storing detergent, the second tank 86b storing softener, and the third tank 86c storing neutral detergent. The presence or absence is displayed. When one of the plurality of driving courses displayed in history 506 is designated, driving course setting unit 122 sets the designated driving course. If the designated driving course is a driving course that cannot be set from the control device 81 at present (hereinafter also referred to as "unsettable course"), the driving course setting unit 122 does not set the designated driving course. The notification unit 128 then notifies the user that the designated driving course cannot be set.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of control processing of washing machine 100 according to the first embodiment. When washing machine 100 is powered on (step S50), display control unit 121 displays top screen 500 on operation display unit 79 (step S52). The history presentation unit 124 displays the driving course history 506 on the top screen 500 (step S54). When one of the plurality of driving courses displayed in history 506 is specified, driving course setting unit 122 accepts the specified driving course (step S56). If the driving course designated by the user is a non-settable course (Y in step S58), the notification unit 128 notifies the user that the current driving course cannot be set from the control device 81 (step S60). , the process returns to step S56. If the course is not settable (N in step S58), the driving course setting unit 122 sets the driving course designated by the user (step S62). The setting history recording unit 125 records the set operation course and the information on the automatic injection of the processing agent in the setting history holding unit 163 (step S64).

It should be noted that hereinafter, the operation course that can be set for washing machine 100 from terminal device 200 and the operation course that can be set for washing machine 100 from control device 81 will also simply be referred to as "settable operation course". An operation course (terminal operation non-permitted course) that cannot be set in washing machine 100 from terminal device 200 and an operation course (unsettable course) that cannot be set in washing machine 100 from control device 81 are defined as "unsettable operation course". Also called

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As described above, in the present embodiment, terminal device 200 functions as a control device that controls washing machine 100 . Terminal device 200 includes operation course reception unit 222 or history presentation unit 224 that presents the user with an operation course executable by washing machine 100 . The operation course includes an operation course that can be set for washing machine 100 from terminal device 200 and an operation course that cannot be set for washing machine 100 from terminal device 200 . Here, the driving course reception unit 222 or the history presentation unit 224 corresponds to an example of the driving course presentation unit in the present disclosure. Further, in the present embodiment, control device 81 controls washing machine 100 . Control device 81 includes operation course setting unit 122 or history presentation unit 124 that presents the user with an operation course executable by washing machine 100 . The operation course includes an operation course that can be set for washing machine 100 from control device 81 and an operation course that cannot be set for washing machine 100 from control device 81 . Here, the driving course setting unit 122 or the history presentation unit 124 corresponds to an example of the driving course presentation unit in the present disclosure. As a result, the terminal device 200 and the control device 81 can present and inform the user of an operation course that cannot be set, so that convenience for the user of the washing machine 100 can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation course accepting unit 222 or the history presenting unit 224 determines the operation course that cannot be set in the washing machine 100 from the terminal device 200. Presented in different ways. In addition, in the present embodiment, operation course setting unit 122 or history presentation unit 124 defines an operation course that cannot be set in washing machine 100 from control device 81, and an operation course that can be set in washing machine 100 from control device 81. Presented in different ways. As a result, the terminal device 200 and the control device 81 can visually present the settable operation course and the unsettable operation course in an easy-to-understand manner, thereby improving convenience for the user of the washing machine 100. can be done.

In addition, in the present embodiment, terminal device 200 includes operation course reception unit 222 that receives from the user a designation of an operation course to be executed by washing machine 100 from among the presented operation courses. Terminal device 200 does not instruct washing machine 100 to execute the operation course designated by the user when the operation course designated by the user is not settable in washing machine 100 from terminal device 200. . In the present embodiment, control device 81 also includes operation course setting unit 122 that accepts from the user a designation of an operation course to be executed by washing machine 100 from among the presented operation courses. Control device 81 does not instruct washing machine 100 to execute the operation course specified by the user when the operation course specified by the user is an operation course that cannot be set in washing machine 100 from control device 81. . Here, the driving course setting unit 122 corresponds to an example of the driving course reception unit in the present disclosure. As a result, the terminal device 200 and the control device 81 can present and inform the user of an operation course that cannot be set, so that convenience for the user of the washing machine 100 can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the user designates an operation course that cannot be set in washing machine 100 from terminal device 200, notification unit 228 notifies the user to that effect. Further, in the present embodiment, when the user designates an operation course that cannot be set in washing machine 100 from control device 81, notification unit 128 notifies the user to that effect. As a result, the terminal device 200 and the control device 81 can present and inform the user of an operation course that cannot be set, so that convenience for the user of the washing machine 100 can be improved.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the user designates an operation course that cannot be set in washing machine 100 from terminal device 200, the user is notified that the designated operation course should be set in washing machine 100. Thereby, the terminal device 200 can prompt the user to use the driving course.

In addition, in the present embodiment, operation course reception unit 222 presents the user with details of operation courses that cannot be set in washing machine 100 from terminal device 200 . Further, in the present embodiment, operation course setting unit 122 presents the user with details of operation courses that cannot be set in washing machine 100 from control device 81 . Thereby, the terminal device 200 and the control device 81 can notify the user of the driving course that cannot be set and prompt the user to use it.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation course that cannot be set in washing machine 100 from terminal device 200 is a processing agent that is not stored in three tanks 86 for storing the processing agent that is automatically added in washing machine 100. An operation course to be used, an operation course that requires a specific agent, an operation course that ends operation in less than a predetermined time, an operation course that requires settings for the washing machine 100, or an operation course data can be downloaded to the washing machine 100. Including the required courses. As a result, the terminal device 200 can present and inform the user of driving courses for which terminal operation is not permitted due to various circumstances.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the control program causes terminal device 200 to function as operation course reception unit 222 or history presentation unit 224 that presents the user with an operation course executable by washing machine 100 . The operation course includes an operation course that can be set for washing machine 100 from terminal device 200 and an operation course that cannot be set for washing machine 100 from terminal device 200 . Further, in the present embodiment, the control program causes control device 81 to function as operation course setting unit 122 or history presentation unit 124 that presents the user with an operation course executable by washing machine 100 . The operation course includes an operation course that can be set for washing machine 100 from control device 81 and an operation course that cannot be set for washing machine 100 from control device 81 . As a result, the terminal device 200 and the control device 81 can present and inform the user of an operation course that cannot be set, so that convenience for the user of the washing machine 100 can be improved.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the control method causes terminal device 200 to perform a step of presenting to the user an operation course executable by washing machine 100 . The operation course includes an operation course that can be set for washing machine 100 from terminal device 200 and an operation course that cannot be set for washing machine 100 from terminal device 200 . Further, in the present embodiment, the control method causes control device 81 to execute a step of presenting to the user an operation course executable by washing machine 100 . The operation course includes an operation course that can be set for washing machine 100 from control device 81 and an operation course that cannot be set for washing machine 100 from control device 81 . As a result, the terminal device 200 and the control device 81 can present and inform the user of an operation course that cannot be set, so that convenience for the user of the washing machine 100 can be improved.

Also, in the present embodiment, laundry system 1 includes washing machine 100 and terminal device 200 capable of communicating with washing machine 100 via Internet 2 . The terminal device 200 includes a driving course reception section 222 or a history presentation section 224 , a driving course reception section 222 and a setting information transmission section 225 . Operation course reception unit 222 or history presentation unit 224 presents the user with an operation course executable by washing machine 100 . Operation course accepting unit 222 accepts from the user a specification of an operation course to be executed by washing machine 100 from among the presented operation courses. If the accepted operation course is an operation course that can be set in washing machine 100 from terminal device 200, setting information transmission unit 225 instructs washing machine 100 to execute the accepted operation course. On the other hand, if the accepted operation course is not settable in washing machine 100 from terminal device 200, setting information transmission unit 225 does not instruct washing machine 100 to execute the accepted operation course. Here, the setting information transmission unit 225 corresponds to an example of an instruction unit in the present disclosure. As a result, the terminal device 200 can also present and inform the user of the terminal operation non-permission course, so that convenience for the user of the washing machine 100 can be improved. Note that in the present embodiment, the Internet 2 has been used as an example of the network of the present disclosure, but the network of the present disclosure may be any other telecommunication line, such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) that can be used at home. ) and the like. In this case, the user of terminal device 200 can set the operation course of washing machine 100 from a room other than the place where washing machine 100 is installed (for example, the washroom) without moving in front of washing machine 100 .

As described above, the embodiment has been described as an example of the technology of the present disclosure. However, the technology in the present disclosure is not limited to this, and can also be applied to embodiments with modifications, replacements, additions, omissions, and the like. Further, it is also possible to combine the constituent elements described in the above embodiments to form a new embodiment.

In the embodiment, an example of displaying information on the driving course has been described as the presentation of the driving course by the control device in the present disclosure. This is just an example, and presentation of a driving course in the present disclosure is not limited to display on a screen, and may be, for example, audio output from a speaker or the like. In this case, an operation course that cannot be set for the washing machine according to the present disclosure from the control device according to the present disclosure may be voice-output in a manner different from the operation course that can be set for the washing machine according to the present disclosure from the control device according to the present disclosure. . Specifically, an operation course that cannot be set for the washing machine according to the present disclosure from the control device according to the present disclosure and an operation course that can be set for the washing machine according to the present disclosure from the control device according to the present disclosure are, for example, volume, frequency, etc. Audio may be output by changing at least one. It should be noted that the user may be allowed to select the method of presenting the driving course, either through screen display or voice output. Similarly, when the user designates an operation course that cannot be set in the washing machine according to the present disclosure from the control device according to the present disclosure, the notification by the control device according to the present disclosure is not limited to screen display, and is performed by voice output. Anything is fine.

Also, in the embodiment, an example of selecting from the operation display unit 79 or the input unit 104 has been described as the specification of the driving course by the user in the present disclosure. This is an example, and designation of a driving course by the user in the present disclosure may be performed by voice input via a microphone or the like.

The present disclosure can be used to control various washing machines (for example, vertical washing machines, drum-type washing machines, twin-tub washing machines, etc.).

1 Washing System 2 Internet 41 Washing Machine Housing 42 Water Tank 43 Rotating Drum 44 Rotating Shaft 45 Housing Opening 46 Belt 47 Protruding Plate 48 Water Passage Hole 49 Water Tank Unit 50 Spring Body 51 Vibration Isolation Damper 52 Lid Body 53 Clothes Doorway 54 Water Supply Path 55 Drainage path 57 First water supply valve 58 Second water supply valve 59 First water supply hose 60 Second water supply hose 61 Automatic detergent injection device 62 Water injection hose 63 Drainage pump 64 Drainage pipe 65 Filter 66 Drainage hose 71 Recess 72 Heater 73 Temperature detection unit 74 Air trap 75 Air pipe 78 Vibration detection unit 79 Operation display unit 81 Control device 85 Water level detection unit 86 Three tanks 86a First tank 86b Second tank 86c Third tank 87 Automatic feeding unit 95 Drain port 100 Washing machine 101 First motor 104 Input unit 120 Processing device 121 Display control unit 122 Operation course setting unit 123 Option setting unit 124 History presentation unit 125 Setting history recording unit 126 History information transmission unit 127 Setting information reception unit 128 Notification Unit 160 Storage device 161 Driving course information holding unit 162 Driving course data holding unit 163 Setting history holding unit 200 Terminal device 201 Communication device 202 Input device 203 Display device 220 Processing device 221 Display control unit 222 Driving course reception unit 223 History acquisition unit 224 History presentation unit 225 Setting information transmission unit 226 Operation course registration unit 227 Operation course information acquisition unit 228 Notification unit 230 Washing machine communication unit 260 Storage device 261 Operation course information storage unit 300 Washing support server 400 Top screen 401 Area 402 Area 403 Area 404 Button 405 Button 406 Button 410 History screen 420 Search screen 421 Area 422 Area 423 Detailed information 430 Notification screen 500 Top screen 501 Menu button 502 Top screen button 503 Search button 504 Notification button 505 Header area 506 History 506a History 506b History 506c History

Claims

A control device for controlling a washing machine,
An operation course presentation unit that presents to the user an operation course executable by the washing machine,
The operation course includes the operation course that can be set for the washing machine from the control device and the operation course that cannot be set for the washing machine from the control device.
2. The operation course presentation unit according to claim 1, wherein the operation course that cannot be set for the washing machine from the control device is presented in a manner different from the operation course that can be set for the washing machine from the control device. Control device.
an operation course reception unit that receives from a user a designation of the operation course to be executed by the washing machine from among the operation courses presented by the operation course presentation unit;
If the operation course designated by the user is the operation course that cannot be set in the washing machine from the control device, the washing machine is not instructed to execute the operation course designated by the user. 3. The control device according to 1 or 2.
4. The control device according to claim 3, wherein when the user designates the operation course that cannot be set in the washing machine from the control device, the user is notified of the fact.
5. The method according to claim 3 or 4, wherein when a user designates the operation course that cannot be set in the washing machine from the control device, the user is notified that the designated operation course should be set in the washing machine. controller.
The control device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the operation course reception unit presents details of the operation course that cannot be set in the washing machine from the control device to the user.
The operation courses that cannot be set in the washing machine from the control device include the operation course that uses a processing agent that is not stored in a tank for storing the processing agent that is automatically added in the washing machine, and the operation course that uses a specific agent. Including the required operation course, the operation course that completes the operation in less than a predetermined time, the operation course that requires setting for the washing machine, or the course that requires the washing machine to download the operation course data. Control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
causing the computer to function as an operation course presentation unit that presents to the user an operation course executable by the washing machine;
A control program, wherein the operation course includes the operation course that can be set for the washing machine from a control device that controls the washing machine, and the operation course that cannot be set for the washing machine from the control device.
causing the computer to perform a step of presenting to the user an operation course executable by the washing machine;
The operation course includes the operation course that can be set for the washing machine from a control device that controls the washing machine, and the operation course that cannot be set for the washing machine from the control device.
A laundry system including a washing machine and a terminal device capable of communicating with the washing machine via a network,
The terminal device
an operation course presenting unit that presents a user with an operation course executable by the washing machine;
an operation course reception unit that receives from a user a designation of the operation course to be executed by the washing machine from among the operation courses presented by the operation course presentation unit;
When the operation course received by the operation course reception unit is the operation course that can be set from the terminal device to the washing machine, the washing machine is configured to execute the operation course received by the operation course reception unit. and an instruction unit not instructing the washing machine to execute the operation course accepted by the operation course accepting unit when the operation course is not settable from the terminal device to the washing machine. Equipped with washing system.