WO2024071745A1 - Appareil de traitement de linge et son procédé de commande - Google Patents

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WO2024071745A1
WO2024071745A1 PCT/KR2023/013639 KR2023013639W WO2024071745A1 WO 2024071745 A1 WO2024071745 A1 WO 2024071745A1 KR 2023013639 W KR2023013639 W KR 2023013639W WO 2024071745 A1 WO2024071745 A1 WO 2024071745A1
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  • the present invention relates to a clothing processing device, 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.
  • the detergent supply device is equipped with a detergent supply function to improve the washing effect.
  • 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.
  • the clothing processing device can perform a course setting process to set a course for processing clothing.
  • a plurality of courses can be set in advance through the control unit, and during the course setting process, the user can select one of the plurality of courses to process clothing.
  • the various options include an adjustable option in which one option value is necessarily determined in the course, such as a washing intensity option and a rinsing number option, and the option value can be adjusted by the user.
  • the various options include simple additional options such as Steam options where application or non-application of the course can be determined by the user.
  • the various options include additional adjustment options, such as reservation options, where application or non-application of the course is determined by the user, and the option value is also selected by the user.
  • 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 include a screen output unit that outputs a screen, and the screen may display the course to be performed in the course setting process and/or the application or setting status of various options for the course.
  • the user can check the course being performed and the option setting status of the course through the information provided on the screen, and can change the course or change the option setting status of the course through the input unit.
  • the process of selecting one of a plurality of courses, setting whether to apply an option, or changing the setting value of an option may require various or multiple operations on the input unit.
  • the current environment and conditions for processing clothing may vary, and furthermore, there may be a setting state that is more advantageous than the setting state of the course recognized by the user, and yet the user may not specifically recognize the various environments or advantageous settings. Or you may not be interested.
  • Embodiments of the present invention are intended to provide a clothing treatment device and a control method thereof that can effectively improve the ease of use for course setting.
  • embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a clothing treatment device and a control method thereof that can effectively shorten the course setting process.
  • embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a clothing treatment device and a control method thereof that can provide a user with a convenient and efficient course setting state.
  • embodiments of the present invention are intended to provide a clothing treatment device and a control method thereof that can suggest a course setting that is advantageous to the user so that the user can conveniently check the setting.
  • embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a clothing treatment device and a control method thereof that provide a screen on which the course setting status can be conveniently checked.
  • the screen output unit may include a display that outputs a screen, such as an LCD.
  • the screen output unit may output a course setting screen that provides course setting information during the course setting process for clothing processing.
  • a plurality of areas may be defined on the course setting screen, and one of the plurality of areas may be a suggestion area to help the user set the course.
  • the suggestion area options that can be additionally applied to the course currently displayed on the course settings screen may be displayed.
  • the suggestion area can be selected based on an input signal generated by the user manipulating the input unit, and when the suggestion area is selected by the user, an option setting screen is displayed for selecting one of the option values of the options displayed in the suggestion area. can be printed.
  • an embodiment of the present invention can conveniently make the user aware of options applicable to the current course through the suggestion area, and can effectively shorten the application process of the option and improve convenience by selecting the suggestion area. there is.
  • One embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet, a drum, and a screen output unit.
  • a drum is provided inside the cabinet to accommodate clothing.
  • the screen output unit is provided in the cabinet and outputs a screen.
  • the screen output unit outputs a course setting screen including a suggestion area in which options that can be additionally applied to a course for clothing processing are presented, and when the suggestion area is selected, a plurality of option values for the options are displayed on the course setting screen. It switches to the option setting screen where is displayed.
  • an embodiment of the present invention can improve convenience for course setting and conveniently shorten the process for setting the option.
  • the screen output unit may switch from the option setting screen to the course setting screen when one of the plurality of option values is selected in the option setting screen.
  • the screen output unit may output an application notification display notifying the user of additional application of the option.
  • the application notification display may be displayed on the course setting screen.
  • the application notification display may be displayed to overlap a portion of the course setting screen for a predetermined period of time.
  • the application notification display may be displayed in a pop-up form within the course setting screen.
  • the course setting screen further includes an option information area in which setting values of at least some of a plurality of options adjustable in the course are displayed, and the options displayed in the suggestion area may not be displayed in the option information area.
  • the course setting screen further includes an indicator area indicating whether the option is applied, and when the option is applied, an indicator indicating the option may be displayed in the indicator area.
  • the option displayed in the suggestion area may correspond to a reservation option for setting a time to perform the course.
  • the screen output unit may display suggested content including the name of the option or a phrase suggesting the option in the suggestion area.
  • the suggested content may be displayed on the course setting screen through the suggestion area when the suggestion conditions for displaying in the suggestion area are met.
  • the option corresponds to a reservation option for setting a time to perform the course, and the suggested content may be displayed in the suggestion area when the suggestion condition is met within a specific time range.
  • a suggestion indicator indicating the option and a suggestion phrase for suggesting the option may be displayed.
  • the proposal indicator may be defined to include at least part of the proposal phrase.
  • the suggestion indicator may include a border that separates the at least part of the suggestion phrase from the rest.
  • the image of the suggestion indicator may change depending on whether or not the option is applied.
  • At least part of the suggestion indicator may be displayed in a first color, and in a state in which the option is reflected, at least part of the suggestion indicator may be displayed in a second color different from the first color.
  • the suggestion indicator may be displayed in a blinking motion alternating between the first color and the second color after the suggestion area is selected.
  • the screen output unit is provided to detect a user's touch signal on the screen, and the option setting screen can be output when the touch signal occurs in at least part of the suggestion area.
  • the cabinet further includes an input unit that generates an input signal by a user, and the suggestion area can be selected according to the input signal. It further includes a button unit provided in the cabinet and operated by a user to generate an input signal, and the suggestion area can be selected according to the input signal.
  • the screen output unit may switch from the course setting screen to the option setting screen when the suggestion area is selected in the application state of the option.
  • One of the plurality of option values corresponds to a state in which the option is not applied, and the screen output unit outputs the course setting screen to which the option is not applied when one of the plurality of option values is selected on the optional setting screen. can do.
  • the screen output unit may not suggest the option in the suggestion area if the suggestion area is not selected while the course is performed a predetermined number of times.
  • the screen output unit outputs a course setting screen including a suggestion area on which options applied to the course for processing clothes are displayed so that they can be released, and the suggestion area is selected.
  • the course setting screen can be converted to an option setting screen where a plurality of option values including cancellation of the option are displayed.
  • control method of a clothing treatment device includes a course setting step, a proposal step, and an option setting step.
  • a course setting step a course setting screen for setting a course for processing clothing is output through the screen output unit.
  • the screen output unit outputs an option setting screen that displays a plurality of option values for the option to be selected.
  • a suggestion application step may be further included in which a course setting screen displaying the course to which the option is additionally applied is displayed on the screen output unit.
  • the screen output unit may output an application notification display in the form of a pop-up on the course setting screen to inform the user of the application status of the option.
  • the screen output unit may output an image of at least a portion of the proposal area differently from the course setting step.
  • the screen output unit may display the color of the suggestion indicator indicating the option in the suggestion area differently from that in the course setting step.
  • Embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device and a control method thereof that can effectively improve the ease of use for course setting.
  • embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device and a control method that can effectively shorten the course setting process.
  • embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device and a control method thereof that can provide a user with a convenient and efficient course setting state.
  • embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device and a control method thereof that can suggest a course setting that is advantageous to the user so that the user can conveniently check the setting.
  • embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device and a control method thereof that provide a screen on which the course setting status can be conveniently checked.
  • FIG. 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 course setting screen on which suggested content is displayed through a suggestion area in one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 14 is a diagram showing a course setting screen in which additional adjustment options are proposed through a suggestion area in one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating a process in which additional adjustment options are set through a suggestion area in one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 16 is a diagram showing changes in the application notification display on the course setting screen in one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 17 is a diagram showing the process of releasing additional adjustment options through the suggestion area in one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 18 is a diagram showing a control panel with an additional function screen displayed through a screen output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 19 is a diagram showing the process of setting additional adjustment options through the additional function screen in one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 20 is a flowchart showing a control method of a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • a component 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.
  • 'and/or' includes a combination of a plurality of listed items or any of the plurality of listed items.
  • 'A or B' may include 'A', 'B', or 'both A and B'.
  • FIG. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Figure 2 shows the interior of the clothing treatment device 1.
  • a tub 35 and a drum 20 may be provided inside the laundry treatment device 1 defined by the cabinet 10.
  • the tub 35 may be provided inside the clothing treatment device 1 to accommodate water.
  • the tub 35 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 35.
  • the drum 20 may be rotatably provided inside the tub 35.
  • 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 35 when detergent is required to perform a course for treating clothes.
  • 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 35 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 35.
  • One embodiment of the present invention may include a drain unit 60.
  • the drain unit 60 may be connected to the tub 35 and may be provided to discharge water existing inside the tub 35 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.
  • water and detergent when a course for washing clothes is in progress, water and detergent may be supplied into the tub 35 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 35.
  • Clothes can be washed by rotating the drum 20, and water and detergent in the tub 35 can be discharged to the outside of the cabinet 10 through the drain 60 as needed.
  • the laundry treatment device 1 does not necessarily include the tub 35, and the tub 35 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 35 removed.
  • Figure 3 conceptually illustrates an information exchange method of the clothing treatment device 1 according to an 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.
  • the clothing processing device 1 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.
  • the terminal 5 may be a variety of devices with communication functions, such as a mobile phone, computer, or tablet PC.
  • 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.
  • the clothing processing device 1 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.
  • 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.
  • information may be exchanged wirelessly as shown in FIG. 3.
  • 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.
  • a direct wireless communication method such as Bluetooth
  • An indirect connection may be established through information exchange with the server 4.
  • Figure 4 shows a laundry treatment device 1 in which a first treatment device 2 and a second treatment device 3 are stacked.
  • 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.
  • the first processing device 2 corresponds to a washing machine capable of washing clothes and can perform a course for washing clothes
  • the second processing device 3 corresponds to a dryer capable of drying clothes and can dry clothes. A course for drying can be performed.
  • the first processing device 2 includes the above-described cabinet 10, drum 20, and tub 35 and may be provided to perform a course for washing clothes
  • 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.
  • both the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 may correspond to a washing machine or dryer.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • the second processing device 3 may include a second cabinet 80 that is separate from the cabinet 10 of the first processing device 2.
  • 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.
  • 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. .
  • 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
  • the storage unit can be provided to store information.
  • 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.
  • the first processing device 2 may include a first sub-controller involved in the operation of the first processing device 2, and the second processing device 3 may include the second processing device 3. It may include a second sub-controller involved in the operation, and the screen output unit 110 may include a screen control unit involved in the operation of the screen output unit 110.
  • control unit 90 is connected to the first sub-control unit, the second sub-control unit, and the screen control unit and can transmit user commands or receive information. Additionally, any one of the first sub-control unit, the second sub-control unit, and the screen control unit may be configured to correspond to the control unit 90 described above.
  • FIG. 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.
  • the output unit may include a screen output unit 110 that outputs a screen or a speaker that outputs sound to provide information
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • the button unit 125 may include an additional function button 126.
  • the additional function button 126 can be used to output the additional function screen C270, which displays additional functions for settings for the overall use of the clothing processing device 1 or additional settings for the course.
  • the button unit 125 may include an action button.
  • the execution button When the execution button is operated in the course setting process (P2), the currently set course can be performed.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 may output a start screen (C100) to inform the user of the start process (P1).
  • 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.
  • the screen output unit 110 may output a course setting screen (C200) to provide information about course setting 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.
  • 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.
  • FIG. 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.
  • 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) where content related to suggestion content (C212), which will be described later, is displayed.
  • the course setting screen C200 may include an indicator area C203.
  • various indicators (C204) indicating information on currently set options or status information may be displayed.
  • 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).
  • the course setting screen (C200) 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.
  • FIG. 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.
  • 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.
  • Figure 12 shows a conceptual diagram showing the concept of a plurality of courses and various options in an 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.
  • 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.
  • control unit 90 may be provided to control various options for the course.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • adjustable options may be determined based on the administrations included in the course.
  • options that can be adjusted by the user may include a plurality of option values (C260).
  • the above-mentioned rinsing number option includes option values (C260) such as 1, 2, and 3, and any option value (C260) selected by the user is the setting value of the corresponding option and is sent to the control unit ( 90).
  • the option value (C260) of '2 times' is the setting value of the rinse number option. and can be reflected in the course.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • the steam option corresponds to a simple additional option that can be applied or not changed by the user.
  • 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.
  • 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 to apply to the course, and furthermore, when applying the option, one of a plurality of option values (C260) for the option must be selected as the setting value.
  • 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 (C260) for the reservation option, such as 30 minutes later, 1 hour later, 1 hour 30 minutes later, etc.
  • a plurality of option values (C260) is determined as the setting value.
  • Figure 13 shows suggested content (C212) displayed in the suggestion area (C210) of the course setting screen (C200) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • One embodiment of the present invention can suggest setting various options to the user through the suggestion area (C210) of the course setting screen (C200).
  • the suggested content C212 is intended to suggest to the user the setting of a course for processing clothing, and may be displayed to guide the user in setting a more advantageous course based on various conditions and environments.
  • One embodiment of the present invention can suggest more effective and convenient settings for clothing processing to the user through the suggestion area C210, and the user can select the suggestion area even without completely reviewing various courses and various options.
  • Course settings can be performed according to suggestions through (C210), greatly improving usability.
  • Figure 14 shows a course setting screen (C200) output through the screen output unit 110 in the course setting process (P2) according to an embodiment of the present invention, where options for the course are displayed through the suggestion area (C210). A proposed application of is shown.
  • the clothing processing device 1 includes a cabinet 10, a drum 20 provided inside the cabinet 10 to accommodate clothing, and the cabinet 10. It may include a screen output unit 110 that outputs a screen.
  • the screen output unit 110 may output a course setting screen C200 including a suggestion area C210 in which options that can be additionally applied to a course for clothing processing are presented. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, options that can be additionally applied to the course displayed in the course name area C201 may be displayed in the suggestion area C210.
  • the suggestion area C210 may be displayed to be selectable based on manipulation of the input unit 120 by the user. That is, the control unit 90, which receives the input signal generated by the user from the input unit 120, can determine whether to select the suggestion area C210 based on the input signal.
  • the screen output unit 110 displays a plurality of option values (C260) for the option on the course setting screen (C200). You can switch to the settings screen (C250).
  • Figure 15 shows the process of outputting the option setting screen (C250) through the suggestion area (C210).
  • Figure 15(a) shows options applicable to the currently displayed course displayed in the suggestion area (C210) of the course setting screen (C200).
  • Figure 15(b) shows an option setting screen (C250) where the application of the corresponding option and a plurality of option values (C260) are displayed as the suggestion area (C210) is selected
  • Figure 15(c) shows the option setting screen (C250).
  • the course setting screen (C200) is shown after the setting of the corresponding option has been completed through the option setting screen (C250).
  • control unit 90 determines that the user has selected the suggestion area (C210) through the input unit 120.
  • the screen output unit 110 can be controlled to output an option setting screen (C250) for options.
  • a plurality of option values (C260) for the option may be displayed on the option setting screen (C250).
  • the user can easily complete the setting of the option for the course by selecting one of the plurality of option values (C260) on the option setting screen (C250) displayed according to the selection of the suggestion area (C210).
  • a plurality of option values (C260) are displayed in a list format arranged along one direction on the option setting screen (C250), but each option value (C260) is displayed in the form of a distinct icon, etc.
  • Expression methods can vary.
  • the screen output unit 110 may completely switch from the course setting screen C200 to the option setting screen C250, or the option setting screen C250 may be output in a pop-up form within the course setting screen C200.
  • One embodiment of the present invention can effectively guide the user in setting a course for processing clothing through the suggestion area C210, omitting the complicated process for setting options and simply selecting the suggestion area C210. Convenience of use can be improved by printing the option setting screen (C250) for setting options.
  • the options proposed in the suggestion area (C210) are additional adjustment options that require not only a simple decision to apply or not, but also a determination of the setting value. It can be.
  • the screen output unit 110 switches from the option setting screen (C250) to the course setting screen (C200) when one of the plurality of option values (C260) is selected in the option setting screen (C250).
  • Figure 15(c) shows a course setting screen (C200) in which one option value (C260) is selected from the option setting screen (C250) and output again to the screen output unit 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is done.
  • One embodiment of the present invention guides the user to set the optimal course through the suggestion area (C210), outputs an option setting screen (C250) with selection of the suggestion area (C210), and displays the option setting screen (C250).
  • the course setting screen (C200) again at the same time that one of the option values (C260) is selected, the setting process for the option can be effectively shortened.
  • the screen output unit 110 outputs an application notification display (C220) notifying the user of additional application of the option. can do.
  • the setting of the option is completed by selecting one option value (C260) on the option setting screen (C250), and in order to effectively inform the user that the setting of the option has been completed normally.
  • An application notification display (C220) may be output from the screen output unit 110.
  • an option value (C260) is selected on the option setting screen (C250) and an application notification display (C220) is displayed on the screen output from the screen output unit 110.
  • the application notification display (C220) may have various forms and may include a phrase to notify the user that the application of the corresponding option has been successfully performed.
  • the application notification display (C220) may be displayed on the course setting screen (C200). That is, the screen output from the screen output unit 110 returns to the course setting screen (C200) before selection of the suggestion area (C210) when one option value (C260) is selected in the option setting screen (C250), The application notification display (C220) may be displayed on the course setting screen (C200).
  • suggestion content C212 suggesting setting of the option may be displayed in the suggestion area C210, and the suggestion content C212 includes the name of the option or a phrase suggesting the option. can do.
  • the suggested content (C212) may be displayed on the course setting screen (C200) through the suggestion area (C210) when the suggestion conditions for displaying in the suggestion area (C210) are met.
  • control unit 90 may store a plurality of proposed contents C212 in advance, each proposed content C212 may have a suggestion condition for displaying in the suggestion area C210, and the control unit 90 may The screen output unit 110 can be controlled so that suggested content C212 that satisfies the above suggested conditions is displayed in the suggestion area C210.
  • a phrase to explain the course displayed on the course setting screen (C200) may be displayed in the proposal area (C210), and the proposed content (C212) for which the proposal conditions are met may be displayed.
  • the corresponding suggested content (C212) may be output from the suggestion area (C210).
  • the option displayed in the suggestion area (C210) may correspond to a reservation option for setting the execution time of the course, and the suggestion content (C212) may indicate that the suggestion condition is in a specific time range. It can be satisfied and displayed in the suggestion area (C210).
  • the proposal conditions for the reservation option (C212) may be met after midnight or in the early morning hours, including 3 a.m., etc. Accordingly, when the course setting process (P2) is performed in a situation that corresponds to the person's normal sleeping time, the control unit 90 provides proposal content that suggests a reservation option so that the course can be performed after the person's normal waking time. (C212) can be provided to the user through the suggestion area (C210).
  • a suggestion indicator C214 indicating the option and a suggestion phrase C213 for suggesting the option may be displayed in the suggestion area C210.
  • the suggestion indicator C214 is an object corresponding to the option on the screen, and the suggestion phrase C213 may be a phrase suggesting the option.
  • the user can clearly see what options are currently being proposed through the suggestion indicator (C214), and can clearly understand the reason why the option is proposed and select it through the suggestion text (C213).
  • the proposal indicator C214 may be defined to include at least part of the proposal phrase C213.
  • the suggestion indicator C214 may include a border that separates the at least part of the suggestion phrase C213 from the rest.
  • the suggestion indicator C214 is defined to include a portion of the suggestion phrase C213, so that the content output to the suggestion area C210 can be displayed as a single phrase without being awkward.
  • the user's readability can be improved by displaying the complete suggestion phrase (C213), including the suggestion indicator (C214), in the suggestion area (C210), thereby eliminating the sense of incongruity in the sentence caused by the suggestion indicator (C214).
  • proposal phrases (C213) some of them corresponding to the proposal indicator (C214) can be distinguished from the rest, and the ways in which they are distinguished can vary. For example, some parts corresponding to the proposed indicator (C214) may be displayed in a different color, different thickness, or different font than the rest.
  • a portion of the proposal phrase (C213) corresponding to the proposal indicator (C214) includes a border defining the perimeter, so that visibility can be improved to distinguish it from the rest of the proposal phrase (C213). there is.
  • suggestion content (C212) for suggesting a reservation option is displayed in the suggestion area (C210), and a suggestion indicator (C214) indicating the option name proposed in the suggestion content (C212) is included in the suggestion phrase (C213). It is defined to include the phrase “reservation”, and the word “reservation” is shown clearly distinguished from the rest by the border of the proposal indicator (C214).
  • the image of the suggestion indicator C214 may change depending on whether the option is applied or not. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, even if the option is set by the suggestion area (C210), the suggestion content (C212) that still suggests the option is displayed on the course setting screen (C200) returned from the option setting screen (C250). may be displayed, and the suggestion indicator C214 may have different images before and after setting the option.
  • At least a portion of the proposal indicator C214 is displayed in a first color
  • at least a portion of the proposal indicator C214 is displayed in a second color different from the first color. Can be displayed in color.
  • FIG. 15(a) shows a proposal indicator C214 having a first color before application of the option
  • FIG. 15(c) shows a proposal indicator C214 expressed in a second color after application of the option. is shown.
  • the suggestion indicator C214 may be displayed in a blinking motion alternating between the first color and the second color after the suggestion area C210 is selected.
  • Blinking motion means that the suggestion indicator C214 displays the first color and the second color alternately for a predetermined period of time.
  • the suggestion indicator (C214) of the course setting screen (C200) returned from the option setting screen (C250) uses a blinking motion to indicate that the current course setting screen (C200) is set after setting the option, not before setting the option. It notifies the user that this is the course setting screen (C200), and further indicates that the above options have been set properly.
  • Figure 16 shows the application notification display (C220) displayed for a predetermined time and then removed from the course setting screen (C200).
  • Figure 16(a) shows the application notification display (C220) displayed on the course setting screen (C200) returned from the option setting screen (C250), and
  • Figure 16(b) shows the application notification display (C220) displayed.
  • the course setting screen (C200) is shown where the application notification display (C220) disappears.
  • the application notification display (C220) may be displayed to overlap a portion of the course setting screen (C200) for a predetermined period of time. That is, the application notification display (C220) may be displayed in the form of a pop-up within the course setting screen (C200) and may be removed after being displayed on the control unit 90 for a preset time.
  • One embodiment of the present invention can effectively display to the user whether or not the option is applied through the application notification display (C220), and displays the application notification display (C220) in a pop-up form for a predetermined period of time to inform the user of the course. It can effectively announce the return to the settings screen (C200).
  • the course setting screen (C200) further includes an option information area (C202) in which the setting values of at least some of the plurality of options that can be adjusted in the course are displayed, and are displayed in the suggestion area (C210). The option may not be displayed in the option information area (C202).
  • the options displayed in the suggestion area (C210) are options that are not displayed in the option information area (C202), which indicates the setting values of some of the various options on the course setting screen (C200), and are applied to indicate normal application.
  • a notification display (C220) may be output.
  • options displayed in the option information area C202 may correspond to the aforementioned adjustable options.
  • the options displayed in the option information area (C202) correspond to options whose application or not can be changed by the user, and the course setting screen (C200) shows the setting status of options whose setting values are changed in the constant application state as above.
  • the option information area (C202) may be displayed to indicate .
  • the options proposed in the suggestion area (C210) may correspond to additional options that are not displayed in the option information area (C202) as above. Therefore, options proposed in the suggestion area (C210) and set by the user may not be displayed in the option information area (C202), and therefore the application notification display (C220) may be important in improving usability. .
  • the course setting screen (C200) further includes an indicator area (C204) indicating whether the option is applied, and when the option is applied, the indicator area (C203) indicates the option.
  • An indicator (C204) may be displayed.
  • an indicator (C204) indicating application of the option is displayed in the indicator area (C203) of the course setting screen (C200) returned from the option setting screen (C250). ) may be displayed.
  • the option displayed in the suggestion area C210 may correspond to a reservation option for setting a time to perform the course.
  • the decision as to whether or not to apply to the course may be made by the user, and may correspond to an additional adjustment option that can be set by selecting one of a plurality of option values (C260) corresponding to the reservation time. there is.
  • various types of indicators such as a clock, are displayed in the indicator area (C203) of the course setting screen (C200) that can notify the application status of the reservation option. (C204) may be displayed.
  • Figure 17 shows the process of canceling the option by selecting the suggestion area C210.
  • Figure 17(a) shows the course setting screen (C200) with the above options applied
  • Figure 17(b) shows the option setting screen (C250) displayed by selecting the suggestion area (C210) of Figure 17(a).
  • FIG. 17(c) the course setting screen C200 is shown in which the cancel option value C262 for canceling the option in FIG. 17(b) is selected and the option is canceled.
  • suggestion content C212 suggesting the option may be displayed in the suggestion area C210 even after application of the option.
  • the screen output unit 110 may switch from the course setting screen C200 to the option setting screen C250 when the suggestion area C210 is selected in the application state of the option.
  • One of the plurality of option values (C260) displayed on the option setting screen (C250) may be a release option value (C262) corresponding to a non-applied state of the option.
  • the cancellation option value C262 may be displayed with various names, and in FIG. 17(b), the cancellation option value C262 for the reservation option is displayed with the name “no reservation.”
  • the screen output unit 110 may output the course setting screen (C200) to which the option is not applied.
  • the screen output unit 110 returns to the course setting screen (C200), and at this time, the course setting screen (C200) It may be output without the above options applied.
  • the color of the suggestion indicator (C214) can be restored to the first color, and the indicator area (C203) indicates the option.
  • the indicator (C204) may disappear.
  • the suggested content C212 of the suggested area C210 can be provided to the user as a means to effectively shorten the process not only when applying the option, but also when canceling it.
  • the screen output unit 110 outputs a course setting screen (C200) including a suggestion area (C210) in which options applied so that they can be released from the course for processing clothing are displayed,
  • the suggestion area (C210) is selected
  • the course setting screen (C200) can be switched to the option setting screen (C250) where a plurality of option values (C260) including cancellation of the option are displayed.
  • the screen output unit 110 may be provided to detect a user's touch signal on the screen. That is, the input unit 120 may include a touch input unit 123 arranged to overlap at least a portion of the display on which the screen of the screen output unit 110 is output, and the screen output unit 110 may include the touch input unit 123. ) may include.
  • the option setting screen C250 may be displayed. Furthermore, when a touch signal is generated for the suggestion indicator C214 corresponding to the option in the suggestion area C210, the option setting screen C250 may be displayed.
  • an embodiment of the present invention may further include an input unit 120 provided in the cabinet 10 and generating an input signal by the user, and the suggestion area C210 is configured to receive the input signal. It can be selected depending on.
  • the input unit 120 may further include a selection unit for selecting an object to be output as selectable on the screen output unit 110, and the suggestion area C210 may be selected through the selection unit. ) may be selected.
  • the input unit 120 may further include the button unit 125 described above, and the suggestion area C210 may be selected according to manipulation of the button unit 125.
  • FIG. 18 shows the control panel 100 with an additional function screen C270 output from the screen output unit 110.
  • an item for setting a 'reservation option' as an option suggested through the above-mentioned suggested content C212 is displayed under the name "Reservation.”
  • the options proposed through the suggested content C212 are not necessarily set only through the suggestion area C210, and may also be set through a setting process using the additional function button 126.
  • FIG 19 shows the process of setting the option through the additional function screen (C270). Referring to Figure 19, the process of setting the above option through the additional function screen (C270) rather than the suggestion area (C210) is explained as follows.
  • a course setting screen (C200) for course setting can be output from the screen output unit 110 after power is applied to the clothing processing device 1, unless an independent button is an option.
  • Application of options that are not displayed in the option information area (C202) may be set through the additional function screen (C270).
  • the user can operate the additional function button 126 while the course setting screen (C200) is displayed on the screen output unit 110, and accordingly, the information output from the screen output unit 110 is displayed.
  • the screen can be switched from the course setting screen (C200) to the additional function screen (C270).
  • Figure 19(a) shows an additional function screen C270 in the form of a list displaying a plurality of items including reservation options.
  • an option setting screen (C250) for determining the setting value of the reservation option may be displayed, as shown in FIG. 19(b).
  • an additional function screen (C270) with the reservation option set as shown in FIG. 19(c) may be displayed. From the additional function screen (C270), the user can return to the course setting screen (C200) by generating an input signal, such as manipulating the additional function button (126).
  • the option setting process can be performed by simply selecting the suggestion area (C210) displayed on the course setting screen (C200), and after setting the option, the process returns to the course setting screen (C200).
  • the screen output unit 110 may not suggest the option in the suggestion area C210 if the suggestion area C210 is not selected while the course is performed a predetermined number of times.
  • the control unit 90 It can be determined that the doctor wants to rule out the above option.
  • the control unit 90 displays the suggestion on the course setting screen (C200) output in the subsequent power-on situation. Content (C212) may no longer be displayed.
  • Figure 20 shows a flowchart showing a control method of the laundry treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the control method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 20 as follows.
  • the clothing processing device 1 includes a cabinet 10, a drum 20 provided inside the cabinet 10 and accommodating clothing, and a screen output unit 110 provided in the cabinet 10 and outputting a screen. may include.
  • the features of the clothing processing device 1 are the same as those of the above-described clothing processing device 1 unless otherwise specified, and therefore description of features already described will be omitted as much as possible.
  • the control method may include a course setting step (S100), a proposal step (S200), and an option setting step (S300).
  • a course setting step (S100) a course setting screen (C200) for setting a course for processing clothing may be output through the screen output unit 110.
  • control unit 90 can control the screen output unit 110 to output the course setting screen through the display.
  • options that can be additionally applied to the course can be displayed in the proposal area (C210) of the course setting screen (C200). That is, the control unit 90 can control the screen output unit 110 so that options applicable to the course displayed on the course setting screen C200 are displayed in the suggestion area C210.
  • an option setting screen (C250) is displayed so that a plurality of option values (C260) for the option can be selected. It can be output from the output unit 110.
  • one embodiment of the present invention may further include a proposal application step (S400), in which one of the plurality of option values (C260) is selected in the option setting step (S300).
  • a course setting screen (C200) displaying the course to which the option has been additionally applied may be output from the screen output unit 110.
  • the screen output unit 110 may output an application notification display (C220) in the form of a pop-up on the course setting screen (C200) to inform the user of the application status of the option.
  • the screen output unit 110 may output an image for at least a portion of the suggestion area (C210) differently from the course setting step.
  • the screen output unit 110 may display the color of the suggestion indicator (C214) indicating the option in the suggestion area (C210) differently from that in the course setting step.

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L'invention concerne un appareil de traitement de linge et son procédé de commande. Selon un mode de réalisation, la présente invention concerne un appareil de traitement de linge comprenant : un tambour qui est disposé à l'intérieur d'une carrosserie et reçoit du linge ; et une unité d'affichage d'écran qui est disposée dans la carrosserie, l'unité d'affichage d'écran affichant un écran de réglage de programme comprenant une zone de suggestion dans laquelle une option peut être en outre ajoutée à un programme pour le traitement du linge. Lorsque la zone de suggestion est sélectionnée, l'écran de réglage de programme est converti en un écran de réglage d'option sur lequel une pluralité de valeurs d'option est affichée.
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