WO2024071744A1 - Laundry treating apparatus and control method for same - Google Patents

Abstract

A laundry treating apparatus and a control method for same are disclosed. The laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a cabinet; a drum which is provided within the cabinet and in which clothes are accommodated; and a screen output unit which is provided in the cabinet to output a screen, wherein the screen output unit is provided to output a message screen on which a user phrase written by a user is displayed.

Description

Clothing processing device and its control method

The present invention relates to a clothing processing device and a control method thereof, and to a clothing processing device including a screen output unit that outputs a screen, and a control method thereof.

A clothing treatment device is a device that removes contamination from laundry by putting clothes, bedding, etc. (hereinafter referred to as laundry) into a drum. The clothing processing device can perform processes such as washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying. The clothing processing device is divided into a top loading method and a front loading method based on the method of putting laundry into the drum. can be distinguished.

A clothing treatment device may include a housing that forms the exterior, a tub accommodated inside the housing, a drum rotatably mounted inside the tub into which laundry is placed, and a detergent supply device that supplies detergent to the inside of the drum.

When the drum is rotated by a motor while washing water is supplied to the laundry contained in the drum, dirt on the laundry can be removed by friction between the drum and the washing water.

The detergent supply device is equipped with a detergent supply function to improve the washing effect. Here, detergent refers to substances that enhance the washing effect, such as fabric detergent, fabric softener, and fabric bleach. Detergents can be used in powder form or in liquid form.

Meanwhile, various types of clothing are appearing in modern society, and various clothing processing processes are provided depending on the type or characteristics of the clothing. Additionally, the clothing processing device can be used in an environment where two or more users use it, such as at home.

When multiple users use one clothing processing device, mutual communication may be necessary regarding methods for processing clothing, and communication regarding types of clothing or preferred processing methods may be necessary.

In terms of communication method, simply using a communication terminal between users to convey opinions about clothing processing can be somewhat cumbersome, and if the clothing processing device is operated at an unspecified time, the current user may receive information from another user. It is possible to carry out the clothing processing process without forgetting what was done.

Meanwhile, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2014-0023986 discloses a clothing treatment device that includes an output unit for providing information to the user and an input unit for generating an input signal according to the user's operation.

The output unit may be provided to output a screen. Various information can be displayed on the screen. Various displays to indicate the usage environment or current setting status can be stored in advance in the clothing processing device, and the various displays can be selectively displayed on the screen as needed.

However, if the clothing processing device uses only pre-stored displays, communication between users cannot be achieved, or even if communications can be communicated to different users, only pre-stored displays can be used, making free communication difficult.

Therefore, if multiple users use the clothing processing device together or if there is important information in the clothing processing process to be currently performed depending on the type of clothing, etc., the information that needs to be recalled in the current clothing processing process must be appropriately conveyed to the user. It is important to do so, and furthermore, improving the user's freedom of communication and improving the ease of use for clothing processing are important tasks in this technical field.

Embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a clothing processing device and a control method capable of effectively transmitting information to a user.

Additionally, embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a clothing treatment device and a control method thereof that can be conveniently used by a plurality of users.

Additionally, embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a clothing processing device and a control method capable of communicating between multiple users.

In addition, embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a clothing processing device and a control method thereof that enable free and convenient message transmission between users.

Additionally, embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a clothing processing device and a control method thereof that can highlight important information in the clothing processing process and transmit it to the user.

Additionally, embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a clothing treatment device and a control method thereof that can conveniently set a course for processing clothing.

One embodiment of the present invention includes a screen output unit, and a message screen can be output on the screen output unit. The message screen may display messages written by the user through text, etc.

A user can write a message through a terminal located outside the clothing processing device, and the message is displayed through a screen output unit after powering on the clothing processing device, so that the message can be effectively delivered to the user currently using it.

Additionally, a suggested course preset by the user may be displayed on the message screen. The suggested course can be displayed to be selectable on the message screen, and when the suggested course is selected, the user can move to the course setting screen where the suggested course is displayed.

The clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet, a drum, and a screen output unit. A drum is provided inside the cabinet and accommodates clothing. The screen output unit is provided in the cabinet and outputs a screen.

The screen output unit may be provided to output a message screen on which a user phrase written by the user is displayed. The message screen may display the user phrase delivered from the user's terminal or server.

One embodiment of the present invention may preset a course for processing clothes accommodated in a drum and may further include a control unit that controls the screen output unit. The control unit may control the screen output unit to display the user phrase delivered from the terminal or the server on the message screen.

If the control unit fails to receive the user phrase from the terminal or the server, it may control the screen output unit to output a reception failure indication notifying the user of the failure of reception of the user phrase.

One embodiment of the present invention may include an input unit provided in the cabinet and generating an input signal by a user's manipulation. The message screen may display the user phrase written through the input unit.

The screen output unit is provided to output a course setting screen for setting one of a plurality of courses for processing clothing, and may output the message screen before the course setting screen is output after power is applied.

The screen output unit is provided to output a start screen before outputting the course setting screen after power-on, the start screen includes a plurality of detailed start screens sequentially output after power-on of the screen output unit, and the message screen is It may correspond to one of the plurality of detailed start screens.

The plurality of detailed start screens include a welcome screen that informs the user that the screen output unit has been powered on through text or an image, and the message screen may be output later than the welcome screen.

The plurality of detailed start screens include a notification screen that notifies the user of status information for performing the course through phrases pre-stored in the control unit, and the message screen may be output before the notification screen.

The message screen includes a confirmation area that can be selected based on the input signal, and the screen output unit can be arranged to end output of the message screen and output another screen when the confirmation area is selected in the message screen. there is.

The input unit may be arranged to overlap at least a portion of the screen of the screen output unit to detect a user's touch signal.

The message screen further includes a moving area that can be selected based on the input signal, and the screen output unit allows setting a suggested course set by the user for processing clothing when the moving area is selected in the message screen. You can print the displayed course settings screen.

The suggested course can be set through the user's terminal or the input unit. The setting information of the suggested course for the user phrase may be transmitted from the user's terminal or server.

The message screen may be output with the moving area removed if the setting information of the suggested course is not delivered.

The screen output unit may output a notification screen informing the user of pre-execution status information of the course through a phrase pre-stored in the control unit and then output the message screen.

The input unit may be arranged to overlap at least a portion of the screen of the screen output unit to detect a user's touch signal. The screen output unit may display a course different from the proposed course when the touch signal is generated in a sliding manner while the proposed course is displayed on the course setting screen.

The screen output unit may be arranged to output a message screen displaying a suggested course set by a user for processing clothing before outputting the course setting screen.

Meanwhile, the control method of a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a message output step. In the message output stage, a message screen displaying a user phrase written by the user can be output through the screen output unit.

One embodiment of the present invention may include a message creation step and a message reception step. In the message creation step, before the message output step, the user can write the user phrase through the terminal.

In the message receiving step, after the message writing step and before the message output step, a control unit provided inside the cabinet may receive the user phrase through the terminal or server.

If the control unit fails to receive the user phrase in the message reception step, the screen output unit may output a reception failure display indicating failure to receive the user phrase in the message output step.

In the message creation step, a suggested course for clothing processing is set by the user, and in the message reception step, the control unit may receive the suggested course information along with the user phrase.

In the message output step, the screen output unit may output the message screen including a moving area indicating the proposed course.

One embodiment of the present invention may further include a course setting step in which, when the moving area of the message screen is selected by the user in the message output step, the screen output unit outputs a course setting screen on which the proposed course is displayed. .

Embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing processing device and a control method capable of effectively transmitting information to a user.

Additionally, embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device and a control method thereof that can be conveniently used by a plurality of users.

Additionally, embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing processing device and a control method capable of communicating between multiple users.

Additionally, embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device and a control method that allows messages to be freely and conveniently transmitted between users.

Additionally, embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device and a control method thereof in which information important to the clothing processing process can be emphasized and delivered to the user.

Additionally, embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device and a control method that can conveniently set a course for processing clothing.

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a diagram schematically showing an information exchange method of a clothing treatment device in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the exterior of a clothing treatment device in which a first treatment device and a second treatment device are stacked in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a side view of the clothing treatment apparatus of Figure 4.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing the control connection relationship between the first processing device, the second processing device, and the screen output unit in the clothing processing device of FIG. 4.

Figure 7 is a diagram showing a control panel of a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is an operational concept diagram showing the process from power on to the course after applying power to the laundry treatment device in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a diagram showing a start screen among the screens output through the screen output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a diagram showing a course setting screen among the screens output through the screen output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 11 is a diagram showing a course progress screen among the screens output through the screen output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 12 is a conceptual diagram showing the relationship between a plurality of courses and various options in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 13 is a diagram showing a message screen among the screens output through the screen output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 14 is a diagram showing how a user phrase output on a message screen through a terminal is written in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 15 is a diagram showing a reception failure indication output through a screen output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 16 is a diagram showing a message screen including a moving area in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 17 is a diagram illustrating a process in which a moving area of a message screen is selected and a course setting screen is output in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 18 is a diagram showing the process of changing the course on the course setting screen output through the moving area in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 19 is a diagram showing a process in which a plurality of start screens are output from the screen output unit after power is applied in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 20 is a diagram showing a message screen being output before the notification screen among the start screens in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 21 is a diagram showing the message screen being output later than the notification screen among the start screens in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 22 is a flowchart showing a control method of a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Below, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention.

However, the present invention may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts that are not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are given similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

In this specification, duplicate descriptions of the same components are omitted.

Also, in this specification, when a component is mentioned as being 'connected' or 'connected' to another component, it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but may be connected to the other component in the middle. It should be understood that may exist. On the other hand, in this specification, when it is mentioned that a component is 'directly connected' or 'directly connected' to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

Additionally, the terms used in this specification are merely used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

Also, in this specification, singular expressions may include plural expressions, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In addition, in this specification, terms such as 'include' or 'have' are only intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and one or more It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the presence or addition of other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Also, in this specification, the term 'and/or' includes a combination of a plurality of listed items or any of the plurality of listed items. In this specification, 'A or B' may include 'A', 'B', or 'both A and B'.

Figure 1 shows a clothing treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The laundry treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet 10. The cabinet 10 has a defined space inside and can form the appearance of the clothing treatment device 1.

The cabinet 10 may include a front panel, a rear panel, a side panel, and a top panel. The plurality of panels may be combined with each other to form the cabinet 10. A clothing opening 12 may be formed on one side of the cabinet 10 to communicate with the outside and inside of the cabinet 10.

Figure 1 shows a clothing opening 12 formed in the front panel according to an embodiment of the present invention, but the location of the clothing opening 12 is not necessarily limited to the front panel.

The clothing door 15 may be coupled to the cabinet 10 to selectively shield the clothing opening 12. For example, the clothing door 15 may be rotatably coupled to the front panel and provided to shield the clothing opening 12 depending on the rotational position.

One embodiment of the present invention may include a control panel 100. The control panel 100 may include an input unit 120 and an output unit. However, the input unit 120 and the output unit are not necessarily limited to being provided only in the control panel 100.

The user can determine course setting information or course progress information from the information output through the output unit, and various commands are given to the control unit 90, such as changing the course settings by manipulating the input unit 120 to generate an input signal. can do. A detailed description of the control panel 100 and the control unit 90 will be described later.

Meanwhile, Figure 2 shows the interior of the clothing treatment device 1. A tub 30 and a drum 20 may be provided inside the laundry treatment device 1 defined by the cabinet 10.

The tub 30 may be provided inside the clothing treatment device 1 to accommodate water. The tub 30 may include a tub opening 35 facing the clothing opening 12 . Accordingly, the clothing that the user opens the clothing door 15 and puts in through the clothing opening 12 can pass through the clothing opening 12 and the tub opening 35 and be accommodated inside the tub 30.

The drum 20 may be rotatably provided inside the tub 30. One embodiment of the present invention may further include a driving unit 70, and the drum 20 may be connected to the driving unit 70 to receive rotational force.

The drum 20 can accommodate clothing therein. The drum 20 may include a drum opening 25 facing the tub opening 35. Accordingly, clothing that the user puts in through the clothing opening 12 can be accommodated inside the drum 20 through the tub opening 35 and the drum opening 25.

One embodiment of the present invention may include a water supply unit 40. The water supply unit 40 is connected to an external water supply source so that water can be supplied from the outside, and may include a water supply hose that serves as a water flow path and a water supply valve to control the flow of water.

One embodiment of the present invention may include a detergent supply unit 50. The detergent supply unit 50 may store detergent and may be arranged to supply detergent into the tub 30 when detergent is required to perform a course for treating clothes.

In Figure 2, the water supply unit 40 and the detergent supply unit 50 are connected, and the water flowing along the water supply unit 40 is supplied to the inside of the tub 30 along with the detergent via the detergent supply unit 50. Although shown, it is not necessarily limited to this and the water supply unit 40 may be directly connected to the inside of the tub 30.

One embodiment of the present invention may include a drain unit 60. The drain unit 60 may be connected to the tub 30 and may be provided to discharge water existing inside the tub 30 to the outside of the cabinet 10. The drain unit 60 may include a drain hose through which water flows and a drain pump that generates a flow force of water.

In one embodiment of the present invention, when a course for washing clothes is in progress, water and detergent may be supplied into the tub 30 through the water supply unit 40 and the detergent supply unit 50, and the drive unit 70 may supply water and detergent to the tub 30. Clothes can be washed by rotating the drum 20, and water and detergent in the tub 30 can be discharged to the outside of the cabinet 10 through the drain 60 as needed.

However, the laundry treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention does not necessarily include the tub 30, and the tub 30 may be omitted if necessary. That is, an embodiment of the present invention is not necessarily limited to a washing machine, and may be a dryer with the tub 30 removed.

Meanwhile, Figure 3 conceptually illustrates an information exchange method of the clothing treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the clothing processing device 1 may be equipped to enable communication. The communication unit can be equipped to enable various types of communication, such as Bluetooth and WIFI. However, if necessary, the communication unit for communication may be omitted.

When having a communication unit, the clothing processing device 1 can communicate directly with the user's terminal 5 or communicate with a communication medium placed outside the clothing processing device 1, and when communicating with a communication medium, the communication medium Through this, information exchange with the server 4 is possible.

The user's terminal 5 may be a variety of devices with communication functions. For example, the terminal 5 may be a variety of devices with communication functions, such as a mobile phone, computer, or tablet PC.

If necessary, the clothing processing device 1 may exchange information with the terminal 5 through a communication process with the terminal 5 or exchange information with the server 4 through a communication process with a communication medium. Furthermore, the terminal 5 exchanges information with the server 4, and the clothing processing device 1 exchanges information with the server 4 through a communication medium, thereby indirectly exchanging information with the terminal 5. It may be possible.

Meanwhile, the clothing processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be composed of only a single drum 20, and as shown in FIG. 3, the first processing device 2 including the drum 20 ) and a second processing device 3 including a second drum 85 that is different from the drum 20.

When the clothing processing device 1 includes a first processing device 2 and a second processing device 3, the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 are connected in a wired manner to exchange information. Alternatively, information may be exchanged wirelessly as shown in FIG. 3.

For example, the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 may be connected to exchange information through a direct wireless communication method such as Bluetooth, or may communicate with each other through a communication medium, and the communication medium An indirect connection may be established through information exchange with the server 4.

Meanwhile, Figure 4 shows a laundry treatment device 1 in which a first processing device 2 and a second processing device 3 are stacked. Referring to Figure 4, one embodiment of the present invention may include a second processing device (3) installed on the first processing device (2).

The first processing device 2 may include the cabinet 10 and drum 20 described above. The second processing device 3 may include a second cabinet 80 and a second drum 85 separately from the first processing device 2.

The first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 can each perform a course for processing clothing independently or in conjunction with each other. For example, the first processing device 2 corresponds to a washing machine capable of washing clothes and can perform a course for washing clothes, and the second processing device 3 corresponds to a dryer capable of drying clothes and can dry clothes. A course for drying can be performed.

For example, the first processing device 2 includes the above-described cabinet 10, drum 20, and tub 30 and may be provided to perform a course for washing clothes, and the second processing device 3 It includes a second cabinet 80 disposed on the cabinet 10, a second drum 85 rotatably provided inside the second cabinet 80, and is provided to perform a course for drying clothes. You can. However, both the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 may correspond to a washing machine or dryer.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 4, the laundry treatment device 1 may include a control panel 100 connected to the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3. That is, when the laundry treatment device 1 includes a plurality of processing devices, the control panel 100 is also connected to each of the plurality of processing devices and can output information about the plurality of processing devices or receive commands.

When the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 are provided in a stacked form, the control panel 100 may be provided on at least one of the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3. You can. Figure 4 shows the control panel 100 positioned at the bottom of the second processing device 3 to facilitate user access to ensure convenience of use.

Meanwhile, FIG. 5 shows a side view of the laundry treatment device 1 in which the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 are stacked as shown in FIG. 4 . The clothing treatment device 1 may be provided with one drum 20 inside one cabinet 10, or may be provided with the above-described drum 20 and the second drum 85 together.

Additionally, as shown in FIG. 5, the second processing device 3 may include a second cabinet 80 that is separate from the cabinet 10 of the first processing device 2. In this case, the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 may be manufactured separately and assembled together in the use space of the clothing processing device 1, or may be assembled together in advance during the production process.

However, the arrangement of the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 is not limited to being stacked in a direction perpendicular to the ground, and may be arranged parallel to the ground or spaced apart from each other. .

Meanwhile, Figure 6 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing the connection relationship of the control unit 90 in one embodiment of the present invention. The laundry treatment device 1 may include a control unit 90, and the control unit 90 may include at least one of a processing unit, a communication unit, and a storage unit.

The processing unit is provided to perform a processing process through information calculation, etc., the communication unit is provided to enable communication through various communication methods such as Bluetooth and WIFI, and the storage unit can be provided to store information.

When the clothing processing device 1 includes the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3, the control unit 90 is connected to the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3, respectively. You can. Additionally, the control unit 90 is connected to the screen output unit 110 and can control the screen output unit 110.

The control unit 90 may be provided in at least one of the first processing unit 2, the second processing unit 3, and the screen output unit 110. A plurality of control units 90 may be provided in each of the first processing unit 2, the second processing unit 3, and the screen output unit 110.

For example, the first processing device 2 may include a first sub-controller 90 involved in the operation of the first processing device 2, and the second processing device 3 may include the second processing device ( 3) may include a second sub-control unit 90 involved in the operation of the screen output unit 110, and the screen output unit 110 may include a screen control unit 90 involved in the operation of the screen output unit 110.

The above-described control unit 90 is connected to the first sub-control unit 90, the second sub-control unit 90, and the screen control unit 90 and can transmit user commands or receive information. Additionally, any one of the first sub-control unit 90, the second sub-control unit 90, and the screen control unit 90 may be configured to correspond to the control unit 90 described above.

Meanwhile, Figure 7 shows a control panel 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The control panel 100 will be described in detail as follows.

The control panel 100 may include the input unit 120 and the output unit described above. The output unit can output various information such as auditory information and visual information to be provided to the user.

For example, the output unit may include a screen output unit 110 that outputs a screen or a speaker that outputs sound to provide information, and the screen output unit 110 may include a display that outputs a screen on which an image is expressed. You can.

The input unit 120 can generate an input signal according to the user's manipulation, and the input signal can be transmitted to the control unit 90 and converted into various command signals. The input unit 120 may include a button unit 125 having various buttons that generate input signals through user manipulation, and the buttons may be provided in various types, such as mechanical or touch-type.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the input unit 120 may include a power button, and when the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 are provided together, the power button may be connected to the first processing device ( It may include a first power button for 2) and a second power button for the second processing device (3).

Additionally, when the clothing processing device 1 includes the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3, the input unit 120 may include a switching button 127. The switch button 127 changes the object for which information is displayed through the screen output unit 110 from the first processing device 2 to the second processing device 3, and from the second processing device 3 to the first processing device ( It can be used to convert to 2).

Additionally, the button unit 125 may include an additional function button 126. The additional function button 126 can be used to output an additional function screen that displays additional functions for settings for the overall use of the clothing processing device 1 or additional settings for the course.

Additionally, the button unit 125 may include an action button. When the execution button is operated in the course setting process (P2), the currently set course can be performed. When the clothing processing device (1) includes a first processing device (2) and a second processing device (3), the execution button is a first action button and a second action button for starting the course of the first processing device (2). 2 It may include a second execution button for starting the course of the processing device 3.

Meanwhile, the input unit 120 may include a touch input unit 123, and the touch input unit 123 may be provided in the screen output unit 110. The touch input unit 123 may be provided in the form of a panel that detects the user's touch and may be included in the display.

Accordingly, when the user touches a display such as an image displayed on the screen output unit 110, a touch signal for the corresponding location may be transmitted to the control unit 90 by the touch input unit 123, and the control unit 90 Can perform control activities based on the touch signal.

Meanwhile, FIG. 8 conceptually illustrates the operation process of the laundry treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention and the resulting screen of the screen output unit 110.

First, when power is applied to the clothing processing device 1 through the power button, the control unit 90 determines the normal state of various components and performs a start-up process (P1) in which preparations for performing the course are performed. , the screen output unit 110 can output a start screen (C100) to inform the user of the start process (P1).

After the start process (P1) is completed, the control unit 90 can perform the course setting process (P2). A plurality of courses for processing clothing can be stored in advance in the control unit 90, and in the course setting process (P2), the user can select one of the plurality of courses.

Additionally, in the course setting process (P2), various options for the course can be adjusted by the user. A detailed description of the options will be provided later. The screen output unit 110 may output a course setting screen (C200) to provide information about course setting in the course setting process (P2).

When the above-mentioned execution button is operated in the course setting process (P2), the control unit 90 can perform the course progress process (P3) in which a course for processing clothing is performed. In the course progress process (P3), the control unit 90 performs the course determined through the course setting process (P2), and the screen output unit 110 outputs a course progress screen (C300) indicating the progress of the course. You can.

Meanwhile, Figure 9 shows a start screen C100 output from the screen output unit 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The start screen (C100) may include an image informing the user of power-on or may include general information for course performance.

The screen shown in FIG. 9 corresponds to the welcome screen (C110) among the start screens (C100) that informs the application of power to the laundry treatment device (1). The welcome screen C110 may be a screen that is output from the screen output unit 110 at the beginning or the first time when the laundry treatment device 1 is powered on. The welcome screen (C110) may include various phrases and images to create familiarity with the user or to inform the user of power-on.

Figure 10 shows a course setting screen (C200). The course setting screen C200 may display the name of the course currently being selected among a plurality of courses, and option setting information for the course may be displayed.

Specifically, the course setting screen (C200) may include a course name area (C201) in which the name of the course to be selected is displayed, and a course description text (C215) for explaining the course displayed in the course name area (C201). ) or may include a suggestion area (C210) in which content related to suggested content, which will be described later, is displayed.

Additionally, the course setting screen C200 may include an indicator area C203. In the indicator area (C203), various indicators (C204) indicating information on currently set options or status information may be displayed.

Additionally, the course setting screen C200 may include an option information area C202 that displays current option information for the course displayed in the course name area C201. Setting values for one or more options may be displayed in the option information area (C202).

However, the course setting screen (C200) according to an embodiment of the present invention must include all of the course name area (C201), suggestion area (C210), indicator area (C203), and option information area (C202). No, the arrangement of each area may also vary depending on need.

Meanwhile, Figure 11 shows a course progress screen (C300). The course progress screen (C300) includes a course name area (C201) that displays the course in progress, a time information area (C310) that shows the time remaining until course completion, a status display area (C320) that shows the current status of the course, and a course name area (C201) that displays the course in progress. Of the entire process, a progress bar (C330) that displays the current process in image form, the above-described indicator area (C203), and an option information area (C202) may be defined.

Meanwhile, Figure 12 shows a conceptual diagram showing the concept of a plurality of courses and various options in an embodiment of the present invention.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a course corresponds to a process previously stored in the control unit 90 to include at least one process for processing clothing. A course may include at least one administration.

For example, a standard course for washing clothes may be preset in the control unit 90 to include at least one of a water supply cycle, a washing cycle, a rinsing cycle, a drain cycle, and a spin-dry cycle.

A plurality of different courses may be stored in advance in the control unit 90. Figure 12 shows a standard course, a strong course, and a quiet course, but the plurality of courses are not necessarily limited thereto.

Meanwhile, the control unit 90 may be provided to control various options for the course. In one embodiment of the present invention, options can be divided into adjustable options, simple additional options, and adjustable additional options.

Whether or not to apply the adjustable option to the course is not determined by the user, and may be maintained in a predetermined state by the control unit 90. In other words, the adjustable options for each course are determined in advance by the control unit 90, and the user can change the settings of the adjustable options activated for the course.

For example, the plurality of courses include a rinse course including a water supply stroke, a rinse stroke, and a drain stroke, and in the control unit 90, a rinse number option or quantity option for the rinse course is activated as an adjustable option, and a wash intensity option is activated. etc. may be predetermined to be in a deactivated state.

Therefore, when the rinse course is displayed on the course setting screen C200, the user can only change settings such as the rinsing frequency option activated as an adjustable option, but cannot change the washing intensity option to the activated state. These adjustable options may be determined based on the administrations included in the course.

Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, options that can be adjusted by the user may include a plurality of option values. For example, the above-mentioned rinsing number option includes option values such as 1 time, 2 times, and 3 times, and any option value selected by the user may be reflected in the control unit 90 as the setting value of the option. there is.

That is, if the user selects the option value of '2 times' among the option values of the rinse number option in the rinse course, the option value of '2 times' becomes the setting value of the rinse number option and can be reflected in the corresponding course.

Meanwhile, one embodiment of the present invention may include a simple additional option. A single additional option means that the user can only decide whether to apply it to the course, and no separate settings adjustments are made.

For example, in the standard course for washing clothes, the steam option through which steam is sprayed is basically set to the non-applied state, but the user can change the steam option to the applied state as needed and reflect it in the corresponding course.

The control unit 90 may be preset with simple additional options that can be changed by the user whether or not to apply them to each of a plurality of courses. For example, in the above-mentioned standard course, the steam option corresponds to a simple additional option that can be applied or not changed by the user.

However, in the case of a steam course in which the steam option is essentially set to the applied state, the steam option may be preset in the control unit 90 so that the user cannot change whether to apply it, and therefore the steam option for the steam course is simple. It does not apply to additional options.

Meanwhile, one embodiment of the present invention includes an additional adjustment option. The additional adjustment option refers to an option that can be determined by the user whether to apply it to the course, and furthermore, when applying the option, one of a plurality of option values for the option must be selected as the setting value.

For example, one embodiment of the present invention may include a reservation option as an additional adjustment option. The user can select whether to apply the reservation option to the standard course for laundry, and when applying the reservation option, a plurality of option values for the reservation option, for example, 30 minutes later, 1 hour later, 1 hour 30 minutes later, etc. One of the option values is determined as the setting value.

Meanwhile, Figure 13 is a diagram showing a message screen (C150) output through the screen output unit 110 in the clothing treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment of the present invention, the screen output unit 110 may output a message screen C150 that displays the content entered by the user.

First, an embodiment of the present invention may include a cabinet 10, a drum 20, and a screen output unit 110. The drum 20 is provided inside the cabinet 10 and can accommodate clothing. The screen output unit 110 is provided in the cabinet 10 and can output a screen.

The screen output unit 110 may be provided to output a message screen (C150) on which a user phrase (C152) written by the user is displayed. A user name (C151) may be displayed on the message screen (C150) to indicate the user who entered the user phrase (C152).

The clothing processing device 1 may be in an environment used by multiple users, such as at home, and when multiple users exist, communication between users regarding the clothing processing process may be necessary.

For example, depending on the characteristics of the clothing currently being processed, there may be settings required in the clothing processing process, and further, the clothing processing method preferred or requested by one user may need to be communicated to other users. there is.

As described above, when information needs to be passed from one user to another user in processing clothing, the one user can convey the intention to the other user through the message screen (C150).

The user name (C151) may be displayed to indicate the subject who wrote the user phrase (C152). A user name (C151) to represent each of a plurality of users may be stored in the control unit 90, server 4, and/or terminal 5 of the clothing processing device 1, and the user name C151 is It can be displayed on the message screen (C150).

The user phrase (C152) can be written in text, and a plurality of user phrases (C152) are stored in advance in the control unit 90, server 4, and/or terminal 5 so that the user selects one or the user You can write your own user phrase (C152) as text.

If a plurality of user phrases (C152) are stored in advance in the control unit 90, etc., the user phrases (C152) can be additionally stored in the control unit 90 through the server 4, etc., and the user can You can select a user phrase (C152) and print it on the message screen (C150).

The message screen C150 may include a confirmation area C153. The confirmation area (C153) can be displayed to be selectable on the message screen (C150), and the user can select the confirmation area (C153) by manipulating the input unit 120, such as the touch input unit 123 and the button unit 125. there is.

The touch input unit 123 may be arranged to overlap at least a portion of the screen of the screen output unit 110 to detect a user's touch signal. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the screen output unit 110 may be provided to detect a user's touch signal.

When using the touch input unit 123, when a touch signal for the confirmation area C153 is detected on the screen output unit 110, the control unit 90 may determine that the user has selected the confirmation area C153. .

The message screen (C150) includes a confirmation area (C153) that can be selected based on the input signal, and the screen output unit 110 operates when the confirmation area (C153) is selected in the message screen (C150). It may be arranged to end the output of the message screen (C150) and output another screen.

Currently, users who wish to use the clothing processing device (1) can check messages sent from other users through the message screen (C150), and after checking the user phrase (C152), select the confirmation area (C153) to change the screen to another screen. You can move to .

The confirmation area C153 may have a function to end the message screen C150, and may include words or images to indicate the function to end the message screen C150. FIG. 13 shows the word 'Skip' displayed in the confirmation area C153. However, the word indicating the confirmation area C153 may be determined in various ways other than skip.

Meanwhile, Figure 14 shows a user phrase (C152) being written through the user's terminal 5 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The terminal 5 shown in FIG. 14 displays a message writing screen (C170) on which a user phrase (C152) can be written.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the user terminal 5 may exchange information with the control unit 90 of the clothing processing device 1 through the server 4, or the control unit 90 may exchange information directly. there is.

That is, the control unit 90 may exchange information with the user's terminal 5 through the server 4 or may exchange information by directly communicating with the user's terminal 5.

The user's terminal 5 may be equipped to output a screen and input text. A message creation screen (C170) for writing a user phrase (C152) can be displayed on the user's terminal (5), and the user can display the user phrase (C152) to be output on the message screen (C150) directly through the terminal (5). can be written.

The message screen C150 can display the user phrase C152 delivered from the user's terminal 5 or the server 4. That is, the control unit 90 can receive the user phrase C152 written by the user from the terminal 5 or the server 4 and control the screen output unit 110 to display it on the message screen C150.

That is, an embodiment of the present invention may further include a control unit 90 that controls the screen output unit 110, in which a course for processing clothes accommodated in the drum 20 is set in advance as described above. there is.

The control unit 90 may control the screen output unit 110 to display the user phrase C152 delivered from the terminal 5 or the server 4 on the message screen C150.

However, in one embodiment of the present invention, the user phrase (C152) cannot necessarily be written only through the user's terminal (5). For example, the user may write a user phrase C152 through the input unit 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention. That is, the message screen C150 may display the user phrase C152 written through the input unit 120.

The input unit 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a button unit 125, and the button unit 125 may include a plurality of character buttons corresponding to different characters. If a plurality of text buttons exist, the user can create a user phrase (C152) by manipulating the text buttons.

Meanwhile, the input unit 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a sound detection unit such as a microphone, and the control unit 90 may be provided to convert a sound signal input through the sound detection unit into text.

That is, the user can directly input the content corresponding to the user phrase (C152) in words through the sound detection unit, and the control unit 90 converts the sound signal input through the sound detection unit into text to create the user phrase (C152). Instead, it can be written as text.

Meanwhile, Figure 15 shows a reception failure display C160 output through the screen output unit 110 in one embodiment of the present invention.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 90 may be arranged to receive the user phrase (C152) from the terminal 5 or the server 4, but due to problems such as communication, the user phrase (C152) ), the screen output unit 110 can be controlled to output a reception failure display (C160) notifying the user of the failure of reception of the user phrase (C152).

The reception failure display C160 may be displayed in place of the message screen C150 or as part of the message screen C150 in the order in which the message screen C150 is displayed. The reception failure indication (C160) may include a phrase indicating that reception of the user phrase (C152) has failed.

One embodiment of the present invention outputs the reception failure indication (C160) in a situation where reception of the user phrase (C152) fails, thereby informing the user that there is a problem such as communication status, and furthermore, even though reception has failed, the user phrase (C160) can be output. The user may be notified of the existence of (C152).

Meanwhile, Figure 16 shows a message screen (C150) including a moving area (C154) indicating a proposed course.

Referring to FIG. 16, in one embodiment of the present invention, the screen output unit 110 may be provided to output a message screen C150 on which a suggested course set by the user for processing clothing is displayed.

The suggested course may be a course preset by the user who wrote the user phrase (C152). For example, a user writing a user phrase (C152) can directly select the course he or she requests, set various options for the course in advance, and save it as a suggested course.

The suggested course is displayed on the message screen (C150), so that the current user can perform the clothing processing process by receiving the course and option settings intended by the user who wrote the user phrase (C152).

The suggested course can be set through the user's terminal 5 or the input unit 120. For example, the user's terminal 5 may provide a screen for setting a suggested course as well as a screen for writing a user phrase (C152). User phrases (C152) and suggested courses can be created or set simultaneously on one screen.

Meanwhile, the user may set the suggested course by manipulating the input unit 120 provided in the clothing processing device 1, and the suggested course set by the user is directly stored in the control unit 90 or sent to the server 4. It may also be received and stored in the control unit 90 through .

One embodiment of the present invention enables message transmission between users through the message screen (C150) and at the same time allows one user to transmit desired course settings to other users as a suggested course, thereby improving communication and course settings. Convenience can be improved.

Meanwhile, the message screen C150 further includes a moving area C154 that can be selected based on the input signal, and a suggested course can be displayed in the moving area C154. In other words, the moving area C154 can be understood as an entity representing a proposed course.

When the moving area (C154) is selected in the message screen (C150), the screen output unit 110 can output a course setting screen (C200) on which a suggested course set by the user for processing clothing is displayed so that it can be set. there is.

The moving area (C154) can be displayed to be selectable by the user through the input unit 120, etc., like the confirmation area (C153) described above, and is a course in which the settings of the proposed course are reflected along with the selection of the moving area (C154). Convenience of use can be improved by displaying the settings screen (C200).

Meanwhile, the setting information of the suggested course for the user phrase (C152) is transmitted from the user's terminal 5 or the server 4, and the message screen (C150) is displayed when the setting information of the suggested course is not delivered. It may be output with the moving area (C154) removed.

For example, Figure 15 shows a message screen (C150) in which the moving area (C154) is not displayed because information about the proposed course has not been received, but in Figure 16, the moving area (C154) is shown because information about the proposed course has been received. A displayed message screen is shown.

In one embodiment of the present invention, whether or not the proposed course information is received may not be processed as a reception failure indication (C160), unlike whether or not the user phrase (C152) is received. For example, the user phrase (C152) may be essential in the message screen (C150), but since the setting of the suggested course is optional depending on the user, it may not be processed as a reception failure indication (C160).

Meanwhile, Figure 17 shows a course setting screen (C200) that is displayed according to the proposed course settings by selecting the movement area (C154). Figure 17(a) shows a message screen C150 displaying a moving area C154 indicating a proposed course, and Figure 17(b) shows a course displayed by selecting the moving area C154 of Figure 17(a). The settings screen (C200) is shown.

The user who powers on the clothing processing device (1) can check the content transmitted from other users through the user phrase (C152) on the message screen (C150), and if he/she agrees to the content, select the moving area (C154). You can move to the course setting screen (C200), and if you do not agree with the content, you can select the confirmation area (C153) to print the course setting screen (C200).

When the confirmation area (C153) is selected, it corresponds to the end of the simple message screen (C150), so the course setting screen (C200) can be displayed with basic settings. However, when the moving area (C154) is selected, a course setting screen (C200) showing a suggested course directly set by the user who wrote the user phrase (C152) may be displayed.

The course setting screen (C200) displayed when the moving area (C154) is selected may display a course preset by the user who wrote a message in the course name area (C201), and the course preset by the user may be displayed in the option information area (C202). A plurality of adjustable options with set values may be displayed, and an indicator C204 indicating additional options preset by the user may be activated in the indicator area C203.

In addition, on the course setting screen (C200), which is output when the moving area (C154) of the message screen (C150) is selected, a phrase indicating that the moving area (C154) has been selected and the proposed course is displayed will be displayed in the suggestion area (C210). You can.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a course description text (C215) to describe the course displayed in the course name area (C201) is displayed in the suggestion area (C210) of the course setting screen (C200), or a change in course or change in option is displayed. Suggested content suggested by the control unit 90 to the user may be displayed, or a phrase indicating that it is a proposed course preset by the user may be displayed through the message screen C150.

In the course setting screen (C200), which is displayed when the moving area (C154) of the message screen (C150) is selected, a phrase indicating that the course suggested by the user is displayed in priority over the course description text (C215) and suggested content is displayed in the suggestion area ( C210).

Meanwhile, Figure 18 shows a process in which the course displayed on the course setting screen (C200) is changed from the proposed course to another course according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 18(a) shows a course setting screen (C200) displaying a course suggested by the user, and Figure 18(b) shows a command for changing the course given by the user in Figure 18(a) to the control unit 90. A course setting screen (C200) is shown that is transmitted to and displays a course other than the proposed course.

As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, the input unit 120 may be arranged to overlap at least a portion of the screen of the screen output unit 110 to detect a user's touch signal.

That is, the screen output unit 110 may be provided to detect a user's touch signal for at least a portion of the screen. In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 90 can change the course when a sliding touch signal is received on the course setting screen C200.

The sliding type touch signal corresponds to a touch signal detected when the user maintains contact with the screen of the screen output unit 110 and moves the contact area in one direction.

For example, a user can generate a sliding touch signal by touching the screen with a finger and moving the finger along the screen. In Figure 18(a), a sliding type touch signal is conceptually shown through an arrow.

Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 90 may provide a plurality of different courses to the user to enable various processing of clothes. Additionally, any one of the plurality of courses may be displayed on the course setting screen (C200).

By displaying a plurality of courses one by one on the course setting screen (C200), limited screen area can be efficiently utilized and a plurality of courses can be provided to the user for selection.

The display order of the plurality of courses on the course setting screen C200 may be determined in advance. Accordingly, on the course setting screen C200, a plurality of courses may be displayed one by one in order according to the display order.

A course order display (C205) indicating the display order of a plurality of courses may be displayed on the course setting screen (C200). In other words, the user can check the course order display (C205) on the course setting screen (C200) to determine which order the currently displayed course corresponds to.

The form of the course order display (C205) can vary. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the course order display C205 may include objects corresponding to each course, and may change the color of the object corresponding to the currently displayed course to indicate the display order of the course currently displayed to the user. It can be expressed.

The name of the course displayed on the course setting screen (C200) may be displayed in the course name area (C201), and when the user operates the action button, the clothing processing process according to the course displayed in the course name area (C201), In other words, the course progression process (P3) can be performed.

When the screen output unit 110 is provided to detect a touch signal, the user commands the control unit 90 to change the course by generating a sliding touch signal on the screen while the course setting screen C200 is displayed. can do.

For example, the course that ranks first in the display order may be displayed on the course setting screen (C200) displayed after the power is applied to the clothing processing device (1), and the user can slide in one direction on the course setting screen (C200). The control unit 90 can be commanded to display the course in the next order by generating a touch signal, or to display the course in the previous order by generating a sliding touch signal in the other direction opposite to the one direction.

As shown above, the method of changing the course on the course settings screen (C200) can be applied in the same way even when a suggested course is displayed. That is, if the touch signal is generated in a sliding manner while the proposed course is displayed on the course setting screen (C200), the screen output unit 110 may display a course that is different from the proposed course.

In this case, the suggested course may be one of a plurality of courses pre-stored in the control unit 90, or may correspond to a new course different from the plurality of courses. When a sliding touch signal is generated while a proposed course is displayed, the screen output unit 110 may display the first course in the display order among the plurality of courses pre-stored in the control unit 90.

Accordingly, the user selects the moving area (C154) of the message screen (C150), displays the course setting screen (C200) displaying the proposed course, directly checks the setting status of the proposed course, and then wishes for another course. In this case, a plurality of courses pre-stored in the control unit 90 can be selected in order by inputting a sliding touch signal.

Meanwhile, in addition to the operation method through the touch input unit 123, the course displayed on the course setting screen (C200) can be changed. For example, it is natural that the user can change the course displayed on the course setting screen C200 by manipulating the button unit 125 provided on the control panel 100.

Meanwhile, FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a change process of the screen output from the screen output unit 110 after power is applied to the laundry treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a start screen (C100) can be output through the screen output unit 110 after power is applied to the clothing processing device (1), and after output of the start screen (C100), a process for setting a course is performed. The course setting screen (C200) may be displayed.

In Figure 19(a), a welcome screen (C110) is shown in the start screen (C100) to inform the user of the power-on status of the laundry treatment device (1), and in Figure 19 (b), a welcome screen (C110) is shown in the start screen (C100). A first notification screen C121 corresponding to the screen C120 is shown. Figure 19(c) shows a second notification screen (C122) corresponding to the notification screen (C120), and Figure 19(d) shows a course setting screen that is output for course setting after output of the start screen (C100). (C200) is shown.

With reference to FIG. 19, changes in the screen output from the screen output unit 110 will be described in detail as follows.

First, after powering on the laundry treatment device 1, the control unit 90 can perform the start-up process (P1). In the start-up process (P1), the control unit 90 can determine the status of the clothing processing device 1, check environmental information, and load various information for processing clothing.

In the start process (P1), the screen output unit 110 may output the start screen (C100). The start screen C100 may include a plurality of detailed start screens C100, such as a welcome screen C110 and a notification screen C120.

When a predetermined time elapses after the welcome screen (C110) is output, the screen output unit 110 may output the notification screen (C120). The notification screen C120 may include a plurality of notification screens C120, such as a first notification screen C121 and a second notification screen C122.

The notification screen (C120) can provide the user with various information to check before performing the course. The first notification screen C121 and the second notification screen C122 may include different information.

Figure 19(b) shows the first notification screen (C121) that informs the user of environmental information such as temperature and humidity, and Figure 19(c) shows abnormalities that may be problematic for processing clothes, such as a lack of detergent. A second notification screen (C122) that informs the user of the status is shown.

However, the information provided in the first notification screen (C121) and the second notification screen (C122) is not necessarily limited as above, and various information may be provided as needed.

After the output of the notification screen (C120) ends, the control unit 90 can enter the course setting process (P2) for setting the course, and the screen output unit 110 displays the course setting screen ( C200) can be output.

Meanwhile, FIG. 20 shows the output process of the start screen C100 including the message screen C150. Figure 20(a) shows the welcome screen C110, Figure 20(b) shows the message screen C150 displayed after the welcome screen C110, and Figure 20(c) shows the message screen C150. ) A notification screen (C120) displayed after the notification screen (C120) is shown, and Figure 20(d) shows a course setting screen (C200) displayed after the notification screen (C120).

In one embodiment of the present invention, the screen output unit 110 is provided to output a course setting screen (C200) for setting one of a plurality of courses for processing clothing, and the course setting screen is displayed after power is applied. The message screen (C150) can be output before (C200) is output.

As described above, the message screen (C150) may include a movement area (C154) for moving to the course setting screen (C200) according to the proposed course, and thus the message screen (C150) is the output of the course setting screen (C200). The screen can be converted to the course setting screen (C200), which was previously displayed and displays the proposed course by selecting the moving area (C154).

Furthermore, the message screen (C150) corresponds to a screen where the information emphasized by the user is displayed as the user phrase (C152), and therefore, the message screen (C150) is displayed so that the user phrase (C152) can be confirmed before setting the course. can be output before the course setting screen (C200).

Meanwhile, the screen output unit 110 may be arranged to output a start screen (C100) after power is applied and before output of the course setting screen (C200), and the start screen (C100) is displayed on the screen output unit 110. It includes a plurality of detailed start screens (C100) that are output sequentially after power is applied, and the message screen (C150) may correspond to one of the plurality of detailed start screens (C100).

Furthermore, the plurality of detailed start screens (C100) may include a welcome screen (C110) that informs the user that the screen output unit 110 is powered on through text or an image, and the message screen (C150) may include the above-described welcome screen (C110). It may be displayed later than the welcome screen (C110).

Meanwhile, as described above, the plurality of detailed start screens (C100) may include a notification screen (C120) that notifies the user of status information for performing the course through phrases pre-stored in the control unit 90, The message screen (C150) may be output before the notification screen (C120).

When the message screen (C150) is output in priority to the notification screen (C120), the current user checks the contents of the user phrase (C152) written by another user before the notification screen (C120), thereby confirming the content of the user phrase (C152) written by another user. The content could be more emphasized. Figure 20 shows the process in which the message screen C150 is output in priority over the notification screen C120 after the welcome screen C110 is output.

Meanwhile, Figure 21 shows the process in which the message screen (C150) is output after the notification screen (C120) in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 21(a) shows the welcome screen C110 among the start screens C100, and Figure 21(b) shows the notification screen C120 displayed after the welcome screen C110, and Figure 21(b) shows the welcome screen C110. c) shows a message screen (C150) displayed after the notification screen (C120), and Figure 21(d) shows a course setting screen (C200) displayed after the message screen (C150).

In one embodiment of the present invention, the screen output unit 110 may output the message screen C150 after outputting the notification screen C120. As described above, the message screen C150 may include a movement area C154 for moving to the course setting screen C200 according to the proposed course.

However, when a suggested course is set on the message screen (C150) and a moving area (C154) is displayed, when the user selects the moving area (C154), the user moves to the course setting screen (C200) and the notification screen (C120). If the moving area (C154) is selected in the message screen (C150) displayed earlier, the notification screen (C120) may not be displayed to the user, which may be disadvantageous in providing various information to the user.

Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the display order of the message screen (C150) among the plurality of detailed start screens (C100) may vary, but if a suggested course is set, the message screen (C120) is displayed at least after the notification screen (C120). It may be advantageous for C150) to be output.

Meanwhile, Figure 22 shows a flowchart showing a control method of the laundry treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the control method will be described with reference to FIG. 22, but the content previously described regarding the laundry treatment device 1 will be omitted as much as possible.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the clothing treatment device 1 includes a cabinet 10, a drum 20 rotatably provided inside the cabinet 10 and accommodating clothing, and a drum 20 provided in the cabinet 10, It may include a screen output unit 110 that outputs a screen.

Additionally, the control method of the clothing treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a message output step (S700). In the message output step (S700), a message screen (C150) on which a user phrase (C152) written by the user is displayed can be output through the screen output unit (110).

That is, in the message output step (S700), the screen output unit 110 may output a message screen (C150) including the user phrase (C152), and the control unit 90 may output the message screen (C150). The output unit 110 can be controlled.

Meanwhile, the control method of the clothing treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a message creation step (S500) and a message reception step (S600).

In the message creation step (S500) before the message output step (S700), the user can write the user phrase (C152) through the terminal (5). That is, in the message creation step (S500), the user phrase (C152) can be written by the user through the terminal 5 or the input unit 120.

In the message receiving step (S600) after the message writing step (S500) and before the message output step (S700), the control unit 90 provided inside the cabinet 10 sends the user phrase (C152) to the terminal (5). ) or can be delivered through the server (4).

If the control unit 90 fails to receive the user phrase (C152) in the message reception step (S600), the screen output unit 110 receives the user phrase (C152) in the message output step (S700). A reception failure indication (C160) indicating failure can be output.

In the message creation step (S500), a suggested course for processing clothing may be set by the user. The suggested course can be set by the user through the terminal 5 or input unit 120.

In the message receiving step (S600), the control unit 90 may receive the proposed course information together with the user phrase (C152). In the message output step (S700), the screen output unit 110 may output the message screen (C150) including a moving area (C154) indicating the proposed course. The control unit 90 may control the screen output unit 110 to display the moving area C154 on the message screen C150 when a proposed course is received.

Meanwhile, the control method of the clothing treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a course setting step (S800). In the course setting step (S800), when the moving area (C154) of the message screen (C150) is selected by the user in the message output step (S700), the screen output unit 110 sets the course on which the proposed course is displayed. The screen (C200) can be output.

Although the present invention has been shown and described in relation to specific embodiments, it is known in the art that the present invention can be modified and changed in various ways without departing from the technical spirit of the invention as provided by the following claims. This will be self-evident to those with ordinary knowledge.

Claims (22)

1. cabinet;

   a drum provided inside the cabinet and accommodating clothing; and

   It includes a screen output unit provided in the cabinet and outputting a screen,

   The screen output unit is a clothing processing device provided to output a message screen on which a user phrase written by a user is displayed.
2. According to paragraph 1,

   The message screen is a clothing processing device that displays the user phrase transmitted from the user's terminal or server.
3. According to paragraph 2,

   A course for processing clothes accommodated in the drum is set in advance, and a control unit that controls the screen output unit;

   The clothing processing device wherein the control unit controls the screen output unit to display the user phrase transmitted from the terminal or the server on the message screen.
4. According to paragraph 3,

   When the control unit fails to receive the user phrase from the terminal or the server, the control unit controls the screen output unit to output a reception failure indication notifying the user of the failure of reception of the user phrase.
5. According to paragraph 1,

   An input unit provided in the cabinet and generating an input signal through user manipulation,

   The message screen is a clothing processing device that displays the user phrase written through the input unit.
6. According to paragraph 1,

   The screen output unit is provided to output a course setting screen for setting one of a plurality of courses for processing clothing, and outputs the message screen before the course setting screen is output after power is applied.
7. According to clause 6,

   The screen output unit is provided to output a start screen after power is applied and before output of the course setting screen,

   The start screen includes a plurality of detailed start screens that are sequentially output after power is applied to the screen output unit,

   The message screen is a clothing processing device corresponding to one of the plurality of detailed start screens.
8. In clause 7,

   The plurality of detailed start screens include a welcome screen that informs the user that the screen output unit is powered on through text or an image,

   The message screen is a clothing processing device that is output after the welcome screen is output.
9. In clause 7,

   It further includes a control unit that stores a course for processing clothing in advance and controls the screen output unit,

   The plurality of detailed start screens include a notification screen that informs the user of status information for performing the course through phrases pre-stored in the control unit,

   A clothing processing device in which the message screen is output before the notification screen.
10. According to paragraph 1,

    An input unit provided in the cabinet and generating an input signal through user manipulation,

    The message screen includes a confirmation area that can be selected based on the input signal,

    The screen output unit is provided to end output of the message screen and output another screen when the confirmation area is selected on the message screen.
11. According to clause 10,

    The input unit is arranged to overlap at least a portion of the screen of the screen output unit and is provided to detect a user's touch signal.
12. According to clause 10,

    The message screen further includes a moving area that can be selected based on the input signal,

    The screen output unit is a clothing processing device that outputs a course setting screen on which a suggested course set by a user for clothing processing can be set when the moving area is selected on the message screen.
13. According to clause 12,

    A clothing processing device in which the suggested course is set through the user's terminal or the input unit.
14. According to clause 12,

    The setting information of the suggested course for the user phrase is transmitted from the user's terminal or server,

    The message screen is output with the movement area removed when the setting information of the suggested course is not delivered.
15. According to clause 12,

    It further includes a control unit that stores a course for processing clothing in advance and controls the screen output unit,

    The screen output unit outputs a notification screen informing the user of status information before performing the course through a phrase pre-stored in the control unit, and then outputs the message screen.
16. According to clause 15,

    The input unit is arranged to overlap at least a portion of the screen of the screen output unit and is provided to detect a user's touch signal,

    The screen output unit displays a course different from the proposed course when the touch signal is generated in a sliding manner while the proposed course is displayed on the course setting screen.
17. cabinet;

    a drum rotatably provided inside the cabinet and accommodating clothing; and

    It includes a screen output unit provided in the cabinet and outputting a screen,

    The screen output unit is provided to output a message screen displaying a suggested course set by a user for processing clothing before outputting the course setting screen.
18. A control method for a clothing treatment device comprising a cabinet, a drum rotatably installed inside the cabinet to accommodate clothing, and a screen output unit provided in the cabinet and outputting a screen,

    A message output step of outputting a message screen displaying a user phrase written by a user through the screen output unit.
19. According to clause 18,

    Before the message output step, a message writing step in which the user writes the user phrase through a terminal; and

    A control method of a clothing treatment device further comprising: a message receiving step in which a control unit provided inside the cabinet receives the user phrase through the terminal or server after the message creation step and before the message output step.
20. According to clause 19,

    If the control unit fails to receive the user phrase in the message reception step, the screen output unit outputs a reception failure display indicating failure to receive the user phrase in the message output step.
21. According to clause 19,

    In the message creation step, a suggested course for processing clothing is set by the user,

    In the message receiving step, the control unit receives the proposed course information together with the user phrase,

    In the message output step, the screen output unit outputs the message screen including a moving area indicating the proposed course.
22. According to clause 21,

    A course setting step in which, when the moving area of the message screen is selected by the user in the message output step, a screen output unit outputs a course setting screen on which the proposed course is displayed.

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