WO2024071747A1 - Appareil de traitement du linge - Google Patents

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WO2024071747A1
WO2024071747A1 PCT/KR2023/013648 KR2023013648W WO2024071747A1 WO 2024071747 A1 WO2024071747 A1 WO 2024071747A1 KR 2023013648 W KR2023013648 W KR 2023013648W WO 2024071747 A1 WO2024071747 A1 WO 2024071747A1
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  • the present invention relates to a clothing treatment device for processing clothing.
  • a laundry treatment device is a device that puts laundry, such as clothes and bedding, into a drum and performs necessary treatments on the laundry, such as removing contamination on the laundry or drying it.
  • the required treatment of laundry may be accomplished through a course comprising one or more of the following: washing, rinsing, spin-drying, drying, and refreshing.
  • the washing process is an process that separates foreign substances attached to laundry from water and detergent.
  • the rinse cycle is a cycle that separates laundry and foreign substances with water.
  • the dehydration process is a process that removes water from laundry.
  • the drying cycle is a cycle that removes moisture from laundry.
  • the refresh process is an process that performs one or more of deodorizing, removing wrinkles, and sterilizing laundry using one or more of air or steam.
  • a clothing treatment device When a clothing treatment device is provided to remove contamination from laundry, the clothing processing device can perform washing, rinsing, dehydration, drying, etc. operations.
  • a clothing treatment device may include a cabinet that forms the exterior, a tub accommodated inside the cabinet, 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 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 laundry treatment device can remove moisture from the laundry by providing dry air to the laundry.
  • the laundry treatment device may include a cabinet, a drum rotatably provided inside the cabinet, and a heating means for heating or drying air provided to the laundry. By supplying dry air to the laundry contained in the drum, moisture present in the laundry is evaporated and removed by the dry air, thereby removing moisture from the laundry.
  • Publication document KR 10-2022-0029635 A1 discloses a clothing processing device equipped with a plurality of processing devices.
  • the clothing treatment device in the published document has a first processing device provided on the upper side and a second processing device provided on the lower side.
  • a control panel including an operating unit and a display unit for controlling the first processing device and the second processing device is provided in the center area of the front of the clothing processing device.
  • the present invention provides a user interface to a control panel that can control all of the plurality of processing devices that make up the clothing processing device, and can implement a simple user interface and provide interior effects when placed in an installation environment.
  • the purpose is to provide a clothing processing device.
  • the purpose of the present invention is to provide a clothing processing device in which images provided through a user interface (UI) while the administration and/or course of the clothing processing device are in progress can be beautifully absorbed into the installation space.
  • UI user interface
  • One object of the present invention is to provide a clothing treatment device that includes a user interface that allows rapid operation between consecutive household activities.
  • the purpose of the present invention is to provide a clothing treatment device that includes a user interface that allows the user to comfortably check important information from a distance and easily understand the operation of the device between continuous household activities performed by the user.
  • the purpose of the present invention is to provide a clothing treatment device with high aesthetics and a user interface image that can be changed according to need.
  • the purpose of the present invention is to provide a clothing processing device that provides a user interface image that can be changed according to need and that can increase readability by organizing the image with essential information depending on the situation.
  • One object of the present invention is to provide a laundry treatment device capable of displaying both state-related information of the first processing device and information related to the state of the second processing device in one image.
  • Each of the first processing device and the second processing device included in the present invention performs a certain treatment for clothing, and one of the first processing device and the second processing device can prepare for more efficient processing prior to processing.
  • the present invention has an object of providing a clothing processing device, the preparation of which may be dependent on the execution of the other of the first processing device and the second processing device, and providing an image that can be recognized by the user. .
  • the present invention can display information about preparations for the other process while one of the first processing device and the second processing device is in progress, and in one image, information about the process in progress in one of the first processing devices and the second processing device can be displayed.
  • the purpose is to provide a clothing processing device that can display all administrative information prepared in another.
  • a clothing processing device includes a washing machine provided with a first drum that accommodates clothing therein; A dryer provided with a second drum that accommodates clothes therein; and a control panel including a screen on which an image is output and provided with a user interface (UI) for at least one of the washing machine and the dryer, which can be activated by a user's input, and a control panel of the second drum.
  • UI user interface
  • a preheating function to preheat the interior is provided, and when the washing machine is run with the preheating function activated, the screen displays the operation status of the preheating function and the remaining time until the washing course run by the washing machine is completed. This is output as one page.
  • the operation status of the preheating function includes: a first status in which the operation for preheating is waiting or is being executed; Alternatively, it may be any one of the second situations in which the preheating has been completed.
  • the screen is provided as a touch screen, and the screen includes: a first device operation UI for operating the washing machine; And/or a second device operation UI for operating the dryer may be output, the remaining time may be displayed in a first area of the page, and when a touch input for the first area is received, the screen may display the The first device operation UI is displayed, the operation status of the preheating function is displayed in a second area that is different from the first area, and when a touch input to the second area is received, the second device is displayed on the screen.
  • An operation UI may be displayed.
  • the dryer may be located above the washing machine, and the second area may be an area higher than the first area.
  • the preheating may be completed before the washing course run in the washing machine is completed.
  • the screen includes a first device operation UI for operating the washing machine; And/or a second device operation UI for operating the dryer may be output, and when the washing course is completed, the output of the screen is switched from the page to the second device operation UI, and the second device operation UI is output.
  • Information indicating that the preheating has been completed may be displayed on the device operation UI.
  • the dryer when the preheating function is activated while the dryer is turned off, the dryer may be turned on.
  • a first device operation UI for operating the washing machine may be displayed on the screen, and when the preheating function is activated, an indicator indicating that the preheating function is activated may be displayed on the first device operation UI. may be displayed.
  • a first device operation UI for operating the washing machine may be displayed on the screen, and when the washing machine is run while the preheating function is activated, the first device operation UI may be displayed on the screen.
  • the operation UI may be output temporally before the page, and after the set time has elapsed, the output of the screen may be switched from the first device operation UI to the page.
  • the washing machine when the washing machine is run while the preheating function is activated, it detects whether the door of the dryer, which is an execution condition for the preheating, is closed, and when the door is not closed, the preheating function is activated.
  • the operation status can be displayed as a third status in which the door is not closed and notified to the user.
  • a notification pop-up notifying that the execution condition is not satisfied may be output on the screen in time priority over the page.
  • a clothing treatment device includes a first drum in which clothing is accommodated. a first processing device capable of performing a first treatment for clothing contained in the first drum; a second processing device provided with a second drum accommodating clothing therein, and capable of performing a second treatment on the clothing accommodated in the second drum; and a control panel including a screen on which an image is output and displaying a user interface (UI) for one or more of the first processing device and the second processing device, before the second processing is executed.
  • UI user interface
  • a pre-preparation operation that can increase the efficiency of the second processing provides a pre-preparation function executed in the second processing device, the pre-preparation function can be activated by a user's input, and the pre-preparation function is activated. In this state, when the first processing of the first processing device is executed, the operation status of the preparatory function and the remaining time until the first processing is completed are displayed on the screen as one page.
  • the operation status of the pre-preparation function includes: a first status in which the pre-preparation operation is waiting or being executed; Alternatively, it may be one of the second statuses in which the preparatory operation has been completed.
  • the screen is provided as a touch screen, and the screen includes: a first device operation UI for operating the first processing device; and/or a second device manipulation UI for manipulating the second processing device may be output, the remaining time may be displayed on a first area of the page, and when a touch input for the first area is received, the remaining time may be displayed on the first area of the page.
  • the first device operation UI is displayed on the screen, the operation status of the preparatory function is displayed in a second area that is different from the first area, and when a touch input to the second area is received, the screen is displayed.
  • the second device operation UI may be displayed.
  • the first area when viewed from the front, if the position of the first processing device is located above or below the second processing device, and the first processing device is located above the second processing device, , the first area may be an upper area than the second area, and if the first processing device is located lower than the second processing device, the first area may be a lower area than the second area.
  • the second processing executed in the second processing device is executed after the first processing executed in the first processing device is completed, and the preparatory operation is performed while the first processing is in progress. It can be executed during
  • the preparatory operation may be completed before the first processing is completed.
  • the screen includes a first device operation UI for operating the first processing device; And/or a second device manipulation UI for manipulating the second processing device may be output, and when the first processing is completed, the output of the screen is switched from the page to the second device manipulation UI, and output
  • the second device operation UI may display information indicating that the preparatory operation has been completed.
  • the power of the second processing device when the pre-preparation function is activated while the power of the second processing device is turned off, the power of the second processing device may be turned on.
  • a first device operation UI for operating the first processing device may be output, and when the pre-preparation function is activated, an indicator indicating that the pre-preparation function is activated is included in the first device operation UI. may be displayed.
  • the operation status of the pre-preparation function may be displayed as a third status in which the execution condition is not satisfied to inform the user.
  • a simple user interface is implemented, and when placed in an installation environment, the interior It can provide an effect.
  • images provided through a user interface (UI) while an administration and/or course of a clothing treatment device are in progress can be beautifully absorbed into the installation space.
  • a clothing processing device including a user interface that allows rapid operation between consecutive household activities can be provided.
  • a clothing processing device can be provided that includes a user interface that allows the user to comfortably check important information from a distance and easily understand the operation of the device between continuous household activities performed by the user. there is.
  • a clothing treatment device with high aesthetics and providing a user interface image that varies according to need can be provided.
  • a clothing processing facility can be provided that provides a user interface image that can be changed according to need and that can increase readability by organizing the image with essential information depending on the situation.
  • a clothing treatment device capable of displaying both status-related information of the first processing device and status-related information of the second processing device in one image can be provided.
  • each of the first processing device and the second processing device performs certain processing for clothing, and one of the first processing device and the second processing device prepares for more efficient processing prior to processing.
  • the preparation may be dependent on the execution of the other of the first processing device and the second processing device, and a clothing processing device that provides an image that can be recognized by the user can be provided.
  • a clothing processing device can be provided that can display both information on an administration being prepared and information on an administration being prepared in another.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 simply shows the interrelationship between a control panel, a first processing device, and a second processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is a front perspective view of a control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 shows a UI unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 6a is a table listing various touch operations for touching the touch input unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 6b is a table listing the flows in which the image displayed on the screen is switched by cause of occurrence.
  • Figure 7 shows an administrative flow according to an embodiment of the present invention when a washing machine is provided as a first processing device or a second processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 8 shows an administrative flow according to an embodiment of the present invention when a dryer is provided as a first processing device or a second processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 9 shows a state in which the first device operation UI according to an embodiment of the present invention is displayed on the touch screen and a course selection page according to an embodiment of the present invention is output.
  • Figure 10 shows the change and flow of the page output to the first device operation UI displayed on the touch screen in the UI unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 11 shows the change and flow of the page output to the first device operation UI according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 12 shows an example of the second page output to the first device operation UI according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 13 shows an example of an error page (P340) output to the first device operation UI according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 14 shows a UI unit according to an embodiment of the present invention and shows a flow in which a composite UI is output.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates the flow when an input command is received for each part indicated by ⁇ in (d) of FIG. 14 and the change in the page displayed on the touch screen.
  • Figure 16 shows an example of a composite UI according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 17 is an example of a composite UI according to an embodiment of the present invention. (a) is an example when an error occurs in the second processing device, and (b) is an example when an error occurs in the first processing device. Yes.
  • Figure 18 shows an example and flow of a composite UI being output on a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 19 shows (e) a case where an input is received through the first run/pause button while the complex UI is output as shown in (d) of Figure 18, and the input is received through the second run/pause button. This received case is shown in (f).
  • Figure 20 shows a UI unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the state of the UI unit shown is that the power of the first processing device is in the On state and the power of the second processing device is in the Off state, and the first device operation is displayed on the touch screen. This shows how the course selection page of the UI is displayed.
  • Figure 21 shows a flow in which the drying preparation function is set as a preparatory function according to an embodiment of the present invention, and when the drying preparation function is set and the course of the first processing device is executed, the page displayed on the touch screen for each flow shows.
  • Figure 22 shows a flow in which the drying preparation function is set as a preparatory function according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the drying preparation function is set and the first processing device is used while the conditions for executing the drying preparation function are not satisfied.
  • the processing course is executed, the pages displayed on the touch screen for each flow are shown.
  • clothing processing device used in the following description refers to any device that can process clothing, such as washing, drying, or refreshing clothing.
  • processing device refers to any device that can process clothing, such as washing or drying clothing, but is defined as a sub-concept of “clothing processing device.”
  • the clothing treatment device is a device provided by stacking a first treatment device and a second treatment device vertically.
  • treatment of clothing refers to treatments such as washing, sterilization, bleaching, softening, and drying performed on clothing. Treatment of clothing can be achieved by the steps and courses performed by the clothing processing device.
  • One or more administrations are combined to form a course.
  • One or more administrations are listed in chronological order and can be combined to form a course.
  • the process includes washing process, rinsing process, dehydration process, drying process, cooling process, refresh process, etc.
  • the washing process is the process of separating foreign substances attached to clothes with water and detergent.
  • the rinse cycle is a cycle that separates laundry and foreign substances with water.
  • the dehydration process is a process that removes water from laundry.
  • the drying cycle is a cycle that removes moisture from laundry.
  • the cooling cycle is a cycle that lowers the temperature of heated laundry.
  • the refresh process is an process that performs one or more of deodorizing, removing wrinkles, and sterilizing laundry using one or more of air or steam.
  • detergent used in the following description refers to any substance used to sterilize, disinfect, or remove impurities from clothing, textiles, etc.
  • the detergent may be a solid or liquid in powder form.
  • softener used in the following description refers to any substance or drug used to make clothing or fibers soft and soft.
  • each used in the following description refers to any substance or drug that whitens fibers, etc. by decomposing and removing colored substances contained in fibers, etc. through chemical action.
  • the term "garment treatment agent” means any substance capable of producing a chemical or physical action to treat clothing.
  • the clothing treatment agent may be used to include detergents, softeners, bleaches, etc.
  • fluid means any fluid that can be mixed with, or act as a solvent for, a clothing treatment agent.
  • the fluid may be wash water, i.e. water.
  • the term '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’.
  • Figure 1 shows a clothing treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the clothing treatment device 1 includes a first processing device 10, a second processing device 20, and a control panel 2000.
  • the forward direction (+ All definitions of (-Z) can be defined in the same terms.
  • the forward and backward directions (+ and the vertical direction (Z) can also be defined similarly.
  • the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 may be provided in various types for processing clothing, such as a washing machine for washing clothing and/or a dryer for drying clothing.
  • the first processing device 10 may be a washing machine and the second processing device 20 may be a dryer.
  • Both the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 may be a washing machine or a dryer, the first processing device 10 may be a dryer and the second processing device 20 may be a washing machine, and other clothing It can be a variety of devices for processing.
  • the first processing device 10 located on the lower side may correspond to a washing machine for washing clothes.
  • the first processing device 10 may be provided with a first drum 12 and a tub 14 in which clothes are stored.
  • the first drum 12 inside the first processing device 10 may be rotatably provided inside the tub 14.
  • the first drum 12 of one embodiment has a rotation axis located in the forward and backward directions (+X, -X).
  • the first processing device 10 may include a first cabinet 110 that forms an exterior appearance.
  • the first cabinet 110 may be provided with a first front panel 112 on the front side.
  • a clothing opening communicating with the inside of the first drum 12 may be formed in the first front panel 112.
  • the clothing opening can be opened and closed by the first cabinet door (17).
  • Clothing that requires processing can be introduced into the first cabinet 110 through the clothing opening and accommodated inside the first drum 12.
  • the first processing device 10 can process the received clothing.
  • the first processing device 10 can perform processing such as washing and drying on the received clothing.
  • the first processing device 10 may be provided with first side panels 115 on both sides in the lateral direction (Y), a first rear panel (not shown) may be provided on the rear side, and a first rear panel 115 may be provided on the upper side.
  • a top panel (not shown) may be provided, and a first bottom panel (not shown) may be provided on the lower side.
  • the first front panel 112, the first side panel 115, the first rear panel (not shown), the first top panel 119, and the first bottom panel (not shown) are combined with each other to form a first cabinet 110. ) and can have a bonding relationship with each other.
  • the first cabinet 110 may form a space inside which internal components constituting the first processing device 10, such as the first drum 12, are provided.
  • a detergent opening is formed in the first front panel 112, and a detergent storage unit 30 is inserted into the detergent opening.
  • the first processing device 10 is placed on the ground.
  • the detergent storage unit 30 is located above the clothing opening of the first processing device 10, so that insertion and extraction of the detergent storage unit 30 can be conveniently provided.
  • the detergent storage unit 30 may be located between the clothes opening of the first processing device 10 and the control panel 2000.
  • the detergent storage unit 30 may be located above the clothes opening of the first processing device 10 and below the control panel 2000.
  • the detergent storage unit 30 may be brought into the first cabinet 110 or pulled out from the first cabinet 110 by the user. For example, the user separates the detergent storage unit 30 from the first cabinet 110, stores detergent in the detergent storage unit 30, and then inserts the detergent storage unit 30 into the first cabinet 110. You can do it.
  • a filter opening is formed in the first front panel 112.
  • a filter unit 40 is inserted into the filter opening.
  • the filter unit 40 is configured to collect foreign substances from washing water.
  • the filter unit 40 can be introduced into the first cabinet 110 through the filter opening.
  • the filter unit 40 may be provided on one lower side of the first front panel 112.
  • the filter unit 40 may be connected to the wash water flow path discharged from the tub 14.
  • the filter unit 40 can filter out foreign substances from the washing water discharged from the tub 14 after the washing process is performed.
  • the role of the filter unit 40 is not necessarily limited to this, and may be provided to filter foreign substances from various objects as needed.
  • the filter unit 40 may be provided to filter out foreign substances from the wash water for performing the washing process before the washing process is performed.
  • the user can insert or withdraw the filter unit 40 into the first cabinet 110 through the filter opening.
  • the drawn out filter unit 40 can be reused or replaced after washing.
  • the filter unit 40 may have a relatively longer inlet and outlet cycle in relation to the detergent storage unit 30. Accordingly, in one embodiment of the present invention, the detergent opening through which the detergent storage unit 30, which has a relatively short input and output cycle, is introduced can be disposed on the upper side of the first front panel 112.
  • the filter opening through which the filter unit 40, which has a relatively long input and output cycle, is inserted is placed on the lower side of the first front panel 112, improving convenience of use and providing excellent space utilization.
  • the structure can be implemented.
  • the wash water discharge passage connected to the tub 14 inside the first cabinet 110 may be located at the lower side of the first cabinet 110 to facilitate discharge of wash water.
  • the filter unit 40 is provided on the lower side of the first cabinet 110 and can be efficiently connected to the wash water discharge passage.
  • the first processing device 10 may be provided with a first device control unit 19.
  • the first device control unit 19 is a component that controls various devices constituting the first processing device 10.
  • the first device control unit 19 is disposed inside the first cabinet 110.
  • the first device control unit 19 may include a circuit board and electrical components mounted on the circuit board.
  • the first device control unit 19 may check information corresponding to the operation signal received from the control panel 2000 in the memory and use the information to control the device corresponding to the operation signal.
  • the first device control unit 19 may transmit the status of the first processing device 10 to the control panel 2000.
  • the second processing device 20 is located above the first processing device 10.
  • the first processing device 10 supports the second processing device 20.
  • the second processing device 20 may correspond to a dryer for drying clothes.
  • the second processing device 20 may include a second drum 22.
  • the second drum 22 can accommodate clothing therein.
  • the second drum 22 has a rotation axis located in the forward and backward directions (+X, -X).
  • the second processing device 20 may include a second cabinet 120 that forms an exterior appearance.
  • the second cabinet 120 may include a second front panel 122 provided on the front side.
  • a clothing opening communicating with the second drum 22 may be formed in the second front panel 122. The clothing opening can be opened and closed by the second cabinet door (27).
  • the second processing device 20 may be provided with second side panels 125 on both sides in the lateral direction (+Y, -Y). Furthermore, the second processing device 20 may be provided with a second rear panel (not shown) on the rear side, a second upper panel 127 on the upper side, and a second lower panel (not shown) on the lower side. Poetry) can be prepared.
  • the second front panel 122, the second side panel 125, the second rear panel (not shown), the second top panel 127, and the second bottom panel (not shown) are combined with each other. It forms the second cabinet 120 and may have a coupling relationship with each other.
  • the second cabinet 120 may form a space inside which internal components constituting the second processing device 20, such as the second drum 22, are installed.
  • Clothing that requires processing can be accommodated inside the second drum (22) through the clothing opening of the second processing device (20).
  • the second processing device 20 can process the received clothing. Clothes stored in the second drum 22 can be washed, dried, etc. by the second processing device 20.
  • the second processing device 20 is disposed above the first processing device 10.
  • the lower part of the first processing device 10 may be coupled to the upper part of the second processing device 20.
  • the upper portion of the first processing device 10 may have a structure that supports the second processing device 20.
  • the first upper panel (not shown) of the first processing device 10 may have a structure that directly or indirectly supports the second lower panel (not shown) of the second processing device 20.
  • the second processing device 20 may be provided with a second device control unit 29.
  • the second device control unit 29 controls various devices constituting the second processing device 20.
  • the second device control unit 29 is disposed inside the second cabinet 120.
  • the second device control unit 29 may include a circuit board and electrical components mounted on the circuit board.
  • the second device control unit 29 may check information corresponding to the operation signal received from the control panel 2000 in memory and control the device corresponding to the operation signal.
  • the second device control unit 29 may transmit the status of the second processing device 20 to the control panel 2000.
  • the control panel 2000 is disposed between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122.
  • the control panel 2000 is preferably positioned at a height approximately corresponding to the user's waist. If the control panel 2000 is located at a height corresponding to the user's waist, the user's convenience in operation can be improved.
  • the control panel 2000 is disposed above the first front panel 112 and below the second front panel 122, so the height of the first front panel 112 and the second front panel ( 122) It is best to set the height appropriately.
  • at least a portion of the first front panel 112 may face the side panel 125 of the second processing device 20.
  • the control panel 2000 may be connected to exchange signals with at least one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. In an embodiment, the control panel 2000 is connected to exchange signals with the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. In an embodiment, the control panel 2000 is connected to exchange signals with the first device control unit 19 and/or the second processing device 20.
  • the above-described connection may include a wired connection or a wireless connection.
  • the front part 2110 of the control panel 2000 is provided with a UI part 200 that displays a user interface (UI).
  • UI user interface
  • FIG. 2 simply shows the interrelationship between the control panel 2000, the first processing device 10, and the second processing device 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • control panel 2000 may include a display unit 2001, an input unit 2002, and a control unit 2003.
  • the UI unit 200 may include a display unit 2001 and an input unit 2002.
  • the display unit 2001 is a component that displays one or more information for interaction with the user.
  • the display unit 2001 may indicate the status of the first processing device 10 and/or the second processing device 20.
  • the display unit 2001 may display the status of the first processing device 10 and/or the second processing device 20.
  • the display unit 2001 is provided in the UI unit 200.
  • the display unit 2001 displays information about one or more of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. In an embodiment, the information may be course information, which may be executed on the first processing unit 10 and/or the second processing unit 20.
  • Information on processing in progress e.g., course name, time remaining until course completion
  • administrative information in progress e.g., administrative name
  • set processing option information communication connection status information, remote control setting information, door lock status information, drying It may include preparation setting information, turbo shot setting information, steam setting information, ironing notification setting information, anti-wrinkle setting information, and reservation setting information.
  • the input unit 2002 is configured to receive an operation command for controlling the first processing device 10 and/or the second processing device 20 from the user.
  • the input unit 2002 may be provided in the control panel 2000.
  • the input unit 2002 may be provided as a touch screen.
  • the input unit 2002 may be provided as a touch sensor.
  • the input unit 2002 may be provided as a physical button.
  • the control unit 2003 includes a microprocessor that controls the first processing device 10 and/or the second processing device 20, and controls the first processing device 10 and/or the second processing device 20.
  • a storage unit may be provided in which a control program for executing an operation is stored.
  • the control program may be stored in a storage medium in the storage unit, and the storage medium may be a hard disk, a disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD, or a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory.
  • the control unit 2003 may be provided inside the control panel 2000, that is, on the rear side of the front part 2110.
  • One or more control units 2003 may be provided.
  • the control unit 2003 is connected to the first processing device 10 and/or the second processing device 20 and can exchange signals.
  • the connection may include a wired connection or a wireless connection.
  • the control unit 2003 is connected to the display unit 2001 and/or the input unit 2002 and can send and receive signals.
  • the above-described signals may be control commands, user input, device status information, etc.
  • the control unit 2003 can detect a manipulation signal from the input unit 2002.
  • the control unit 2003 can check information corresponding to the input manipulation signal in the memory.
  • the control unit 2003 can transmit display data to the display unit 2001.
  • the display unit 2001 can display the status of the first processing unit 10, the status of the second processing unit 20, and/or the contents of a command input from the user in response to the display data transmitted from the control unit 2003. there is.
  • the control unit 2003 can switch the components forming the input unit 2002 into an activated or deactivated state.
  • the control unit 2003 can switch the components forming the display unit 2001 into an activated or deactivated state.
  • the control unit 2003 may include a circuit board and electrical components mounted on the circuit board.
  • control unit 2003 may not be classified in the control panel 2000.
  • the control unit 2003 may be provided in a location other than the control panel 2000.
  • the control unit 2003 may be provided to the first processing device 10 and/or the second processing device 20.
  • the control unit 2003 may be provided in the control panel 2000 and each of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.
  • the control unit 2003 may be integrated with the first device control unit 19 and/or the second device control unit 29.
  • the control unit 2003 may be understood as an integrated concept with the first device control unit 19 and/or the second device control unit 29.
  • FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of a control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention. This will be explained with reference to Figure 3.
  • the control panel 2000 includes a cover panel 2100.
  • An electrical module 2220 (see FIG. 4) is located at the rear of the cover panel 2100.
  • the cover panel 2100 includes a front portion 2110, an upper surface portion 2120, a lower surface portion (not shown), a first side portion 2142, and a second side portion 2144.
  • the front portion 2110 forms the exterior of the cover panel 2100.
  • the upper surface portion 2120 extends rearward from the upper surface of the front portion 2110.
  • the lower surface portion 2130 extends rearward from the lower surface of the front portion 2110.
  • the first side portion 2142 extends rearward from the first side of the front portion 2110 (eg, the left side when viewed from the front).
  • the second side portion 2144 extends rearward from the second side of the front portion 2110 (eg, the right side when viewed from the front).
  • Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the control panel 2000 includes a cover panel 2100 and an electrical module 2220.
  • the electrical module 2220 is coupled to the cover panel 2100 at the rear of the cover panel 2100.
  • the electronic module 2220 includes a supporter 2220, a sealing cover 2230, a touch screen device 2240, and a circuit board 2250.
  • the touch screen device 2240 may be composed of a combination of a flat panel display 2241 and a touch layer 2242.
  • the flat panel display 2241 provides a screen that outputs images.
  • the flat panel display 2241 functions as a display unit that displays various information.
  • the flat display 2241 refers to a thin display and can be provided in various forms such as LCD, PDP, AMLCD, PMLCD, OLED, and LED.
  • the touch layer 2242 may be provided in the form of a touch film or coating film.
  • the touch layer 2242 may be made of two ITO layers forming the X ⁇ Y axis.
  • the touch layer 2242 functions as an input unit that receives the user's touch input.
  • the touch screen device 2240 may be implemented using a method not shown.
  • the touch screen device 2240 may be implemented using a resistive method, a capacitive method, an infrared method, an ultrasonic method, etc.
  • the supporter 2220 is configured to support the flat panel display 2241.
  • the supporter 2220 has a panel-shaped front.
  • the supporter 2220 is coupled to the upper surface 2120 and the lower surface part (not shown) of the cover panel 2100.
  • the flat panel display 2241 is located in front of the supporter 2220.
  • the flat display 2241 is supported by a supporter 2220.
  • the flat panel display 2241 is located between the cover panel 2100 and the supporter 2220.
  • the sealing cover 2230 is located behind the supporter 2220 and is coupled to the supporter 2220.
  • the sealing cover 2230 covers the circuit board 2250.
  • the sealing cover 2230 is located at the rear of the circuit board 2250.
  • a circuit board 2250 is located in the space formed between the sealing cover 2230 and the supporter 2220.
  • a touch button is provided on the circuit board 2251 for the flat panel display 2241.
  • the touch button is provided as a pair of light emitting member and touch sensor.
  • the touch button may be provided in a known configuration capable of receiving touch input.
  • the light emitting member indicates whether the corresponding touch sensor is activated. For example, when the touch sensor is activated, the light emitting member emits light.
  • the light emitting device may be provided as an LED device.
  • the supporter 2220 can focus the light diffused from the light emitting device to a specific location.
  • one or more sensor holes 2221 are formed in the supporter 2220.
  • the sensor hole 2221 is formed at a position corresponding to the position where the touch button is provided.
  • the sensor hole 2221 forms a blocking wall extending forward or backward from the periphery of the hole.
  • the blocking wall prevents the light emitted from the light emitting device from spreading to the surroundings of the touch button.
  • FIG. 5 shows the UI unit 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the UI unit 200 is provided with a user interface (UI).
  • the user interface provided in the UI unit 200 may include a power button 220, a switch button 250, a touch screen 240, an additional function button 260, and a run/pause button 270.
  • the power button 220 may include a first power button 221 and a second power button 222.
  • the run/pause button 270 may include a first run/pause button 271 and a second run/pause button 272.
  • First power button (221), second power button (222), switch button (250), additional function button (260), first run/pause button (271), second run/pause button (272) Can be provided as a touch sensor or physical button.
  • the touch screen 240 may be provided by a touch screen device 2240.
  • the first power button 221 may be displayed as an icon symbolizing power.
  • the first power button 221 is configured to receive a user command to turn on/off the power of the first processing device 10.
  • the first power button 221 is provided as a touch sensor.
  • the control unit 2003 inputs a turn-on or turn-off command for the first processing device 10. You can receive it.
  • the second power button 222 may be displayed as an icon symbolizing power.
  • the second power button 222 is arranged to occupy a different area from the first power button 221.
  • the first power button 221 and the second power button 222 may be arranged vertically.
  • the second power button 222 is disposed above the first power button 221.
  • the second power button 222 is configured to receive a user command to turn on/off the power of the second processing device 20.
  • the second power button 222 is provided as a touch sensor. In an embodiment, when the user touches the second power button 222, the control unit 2003 inputs a turn-on or turn-off command for the second processing device 20. You can receive it.
  • the first power button 221 and the second power button 222 may be provided as separate touch sensors separate from the touch input component (eg, touch layer) for the touch screen 240.
  • the touch input component eg, touch layer
  • the clothing treatment device 1 is placed in a humid environment.
  • the first processing device 10 while the first processing device 10 is operating, an attempt is made to turn on the second processing device 20 and access the second device operation UI 400, but due to a touch malfunction due to moisture, the first processing device is unintentionally processed. Problems such as changing options of the device 10 can be prevented.
  • the touch screen 240 may be arranged to occupy a different area from the first power button 221 and the second power button 222.
  • the touch screen 240 may be implemented by a touch layer 2242 constituting one of the input units 2002 and a flat panel display 2241 constituting one of the display units 2001.
  • the touch screen 240 includes a first device operation UI for controlling the first processing device 10, a second device operation UI 400 for controlling the second processing device 20, and a first processing device 10. ) and a complex UI in which the operation information of the second processing device 20 is displayed on one screen can be output.
  • the first device operation UI, the second device operation UI 400, and the composite UI will be described in detail below.
  • the switch button 250 is arranged to occupy a different area from the first power button 221, the second power button 222, and the touch screen 240.
  • the switch button 250 may be provided as a separate touch sensor separate from the touch layer 2242 constituting the touch screen 240. If the switch button 250 is provided in an area separate from the touch screen 240, malfunction of the device can be reduced.
  • the clothing treatment device 1 is placed in a humid environment. By varying the areas of the touch layer 2242 forming the touch screen 240 and the switch button 250, touch malfunction due to moisture can be minimized.
  • the conversion button 250 may be displayed as an icon symbolizing conversion.
  • the switch button 250 receives user input for switching the control object. It is activated when both the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are in the On state. While the first device operation UI is displayed on the touch screen 240, when a user command is input through the switch button 250, the control object is switched to the second processing device 20, and the touch screen 240 The second device operation UI 400 is displayed. When the second device operation UI 400 is displayed on the touch screen 240 and a user input is received through the switch button 250, the control object is switched to the first processing device 10, and the touch screen The first device operation UI is displayed at (240). The switch button 250 is deactivated when the power of at least one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 is turned off.
  • the additional function button 260 may be displayed in the form of text that says ‘additional function’.
  • the additional function button 260 is arranged to occupy a different area from the first power button 221, the second power button 222, the touch screen 240, and the switch button 250.
  • the additional function button 260 receives user input for setting additional functions of the first processing device 10 and/or the second processing device 20.
  • additional settings e.g., reservation, notification sound volume, etc.
  • Items that can be set may be displayed on the touch screen 240.
  • the first run/pause button 271 may be displayed as an icon symbolizing playback and an icon symbolizing pause.
  • the first run/pause button 271 occupies a different area from the first power button 221, the second power button 222, the touch screen 240, the conversion button 250, and the additional function button 260. arranged to do so.
  • the first power button 221 receives user input to start or pause the operation of the washing machine 10.
  • the second run/pause button 272 may be displayed as an icon symbolizing playback and an icon symbolizing pause.
  • the second run/pause button 272 includes the first power button 221, the second power button 222, the touch screen 240, the conversion button 250, the additional function button 260, and the first run/pause button 272. It is arranged to occupy a different area from the pause button 271.
  • the first run/pause button 271 and the second run/pause button 272 may be arranged up and down. In an embodiment, the second run/pause button 272 may be placed above the first run/pause button 271.
  • the second power button 222 receives a user command to execute or pause the operation of the second processing device 20.
  • FIG. 6A is a table listing features that separately express various operations of touching a touch input unit (e.g., various buttons, touch screen) according to an embodiment of the present invention for each touch gesture.
  • a touch input unit e.g., various buttons, touch screen
  • FIG. 6A is a table listing features that separately express various operations of touching a touch input unit (e.g., various buttons, touch screen) according to an embodiment of the present invention for each touch gesture.
  • a plurality of touch input methods are applied.
  • a plurality of touch input methods can be implemented by various touch gestures.
  • the user's action of performing a touch command is expressed using the feature shown in FIG. 6A.
  • Tap (Short) gesture is a method of inputting a command by the user briefly touching the touch screen 240.
  • the Tap (Short) action can be described as an action in which the user briefly and lightly taps the touch screen 240 with his or her finger.
  • the function set by the input command can be executed.
  • the feature expressing the Tap (Short) action is a filled circle without borders.
  • Tap (Long) gesture is a method of inputting a command by the user touching the touch screen 240 for a set time or longer.
  • the function set by the input command can be executed.
  • ‘touching for a set period of time’ is expressed as ‘touching for a long time’.
  • ‘An action of touching for more than a set time’ may mean ‘an action of touching a specific part on the touch screen 240 and then not removing the finger until a set response is received.’
  • the time the touch is maintained that is, the time the finger does not fall, may vary depending on the setting, but is the time the user feels that the touch has stayed beyond the simple feeling of being touched, and can be set to approximately 1 second or more.
  • the feature representing the Tap(Long) action is a filled circle with a border.
  • the Tap and Hold gesture is a method in which a user inputs a command by continuously touching and holding the touch screen 240.
  • different commands may be input depending on the time the user maintains the touch.
  • the function set by the input command can be executed.
  • a Tap and Hold operation When a Tap and Hold operation is detected, different outputs are generated depending on the touch duration.
  • the action of moving the list by continuously pressing the scroll arrow corresponds to the Tap and Hold action.
  • the feature expressing the Tap and Hold operation is a filled circle with a border and '_ ' written inside.
  • the double tap gesture is a method of inputting a command by the user making short touches on the touch screen 240 twice in succession.
  • the feature that represents the Double Tap action is a filled circle with a border and 'x2' written inside.
  • Swipe gesture is a method of inputting a command by touching a certain position on the touch screen 240 and moving the finger to another position without lifting the finger.
  • the Swipe operation is an operation of swiping with a finger placed on the touch screen 240.
  • the feature representing the Swipe action is a filled arrow without a border. The direction of the arrow may be defined depending on the direction of movement of the finger.
  • Figure 6b is a table showing a flow in which images displayed on the screen are switched, and listing features classified according to the reason for the flow. In the drawings described later, the flow of image switching is simply expressed using the feature shown in FIG. 6B.
  • the flow in which changes occur by receiving input through the power button is expressed by a combination of a solid arrow and an icon symbolizing power placed adjacent to the solid arrow.
  • the flow in which changes occur by receiving input through the Start/Pause button is expressed by a combination of a solid arrow and an icon symbolizing Run/Pause placed adjacent to the solid arrow. .
  • the flow in which a change occurs when a user's command is input through the UI unit 200 is expressed by a solid arrow.
  • the flow when a change occurs due to an unusual situation (e.g., occurrence of an error, warning, user notification, etc.) in the clothing processing device 1 is also expressed with a solid arrow.
  • Figure 7 shows an administrative flow according to an embodiment of the present invention when a washing machine is provided as a first processing device or a second processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the administrative flow according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
  • a washing machine is provided as an example of the first processing device 10.
  • the user puts laundry objects that need to be treated into the first drum 12.
  • the user can close the first cabinet door 17 of the first processing device 10 and input an execution command to start washing.
  • Laundry processing may be started by a user's command (S1100).
  • Laundry processing may be performed based on the laundry course selected by the user.
  • the washing course refers to the operation of rotating the first drum 12, the operation of supplying water, detergent and/or softener to the inside of the first drum 12, and the washing water filled inside the first drum 12. It is defined as a series of control methods for processing laundry objects by controlling the configuration of the first processing device 10, such as the operation of draining the water.
  • the weight of the laundry object is detected (S1110).
  • the subsequent processes can be set based on the sensed amount of laundry, such as detergent amount, softener amount, amount of wash water required for washing, amount of rinse water required for rinsing, washing time, rinsing time, spin-drying time, etc.
  • Reservations can be set up through the reservation options.
  • a reservation option may mean an option to delay the end of a course. These reservation options are very useful if you are going out for a long time. In other words, you can set the laundry to end according to the time you return home. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent laundry from being left in the washing machine for a long time while waiting for the washing to end or after the washing has been completed. If a reservation is set (Y), when the reservation time arrives, proceed to the next step (S1121). If there is no reservation setting (N), proceed directly to the next step.
  • Detergent required for washing is introduced into the first drum 12 (S1130).
  • detergent may be supplied with wash water. If the 'automatic detergent/softener input' function is set as an additional function of the first processing device 10, the amount of detergent to be input is determined based on the detected laundry weight (S1131), and the detergent is automatically input (S1132) ).
  • the first processing device 10 may provide an artificial intelligence course as an example of a laundry course.
  • the artificial intelligence course is a course that detects the characteristics and contamination level of laundry and performs a series of washing processes with options selected under optimal conditions. Check whether the selected course is an artificial intelligence course (S1140). If the artificial intelligence course is selected (Y), a step is taken to detect the material of the laundry object (S1141). The step of detecting the material of the laundry object can be implemented by various methods. In this specification, specific details about material detection are not described.
  • the first processing device 10 may provide a soaking option as one of the washing options.
  • the soaking option is an option to soak the laundry by allowing the laundry object to be immersed in washing water for a set period of time while the washing cycle is in progress.
  • the first processing device 10 may provide a pre-wash option as one of the washing options.
  • the pre-wash option is an option that adds a pre-wash process.
  • the pre-wash process pre-treats the laundry prior to the main wash process (S1170), and is an process that washes the laundry more simply than the main wash process.
  • the first device operation UI 300 may display 'Washing in progress'.
  • This washing process is an process that separates contamination from the laundry object using wash water containing detergent.
  • the first drum 12 is alternately rotated clockwise and counterclockwise, causing friction and falling on the laundry object.
  • the laundry object and dirt can be separated by friction, dropping, and the surfactant action of detergent.
  • the first rinse cycle (S1180) is performed. While the first rinsing cycle is in progress, the first device operation UI 300 may display 'Rinsing in progress'.
  • the first rinsing process is an process that separates contamination from the laundry object using water. In an embodiment, contamination separated in the main washing cycle may be removed in the first rinsing cycle. In an embodiment, the wash water used in the main wash cycle may be drained in the first rinse cycle. New water is supplied to the first drum 12 from which the washing water has been drained, and the first drum 12 is rotated to separate dirt from the laundry object.
  • the draining step of discharging the water filled in the first drum 12 and the water supply step of supplying new water to the first drum 12 may be performed one or more times.
  • the number of times drainage and water supply are performed in the first rinse cycle can be set by the user.
  • the softener is injected into the first drum 12 (S1190).
  • the softener may be supplied with water. If the 'automatic detergent/softener input' function is set as an additional function of the first processing device 10, the amount of softener to be injected is determined based on the detected weight (S1191), and the softener is automatically injected (S1191) S1192). The added softener softens the laundry object.
  • the second rinse cycle (S1200) is performed. While the second rinsing cycle is in progress, the first device operation UI 300 may display 'Rinsing in progress'.
  • the second rinsing process is an process for rinsing the laundry object using water.
  • the water containing the softener filled in the first drum 12 is drained, new water is supplied to the first drum 12, and the first drum 12 is rotated. I order it.
  • the dehydration process is an process that removes water from the laundry object.
  • the dehydration process is an process that removes water from the laundry object.
  • the water filled in the first drum 12 is drained.
  • the first drum 12 is rotated. Centrifugal force due to rotation acts on the water absorbed by the laundry object, and water is removed from the laundry object.
  • the first drum 12 may rotate alternately clockwise and counterclockwise. As the rotation direction is alternated, the phenomenon of laundry objects becoming tangled with each other can be prevented.
  • the laundry object can be washed through the series of processes described above.
  • the series of processes in which laundry objects are washed can be called a washing course.
  • the laundry course is a type of treatment course that processes clothing.
  • the treatment of clothing is washing the clothing.
  • a series of processes for treating laundry using a combination of various factors eg, various strokes, water temperature, water amount, etc.
  • a variety of laundry courses can be provided.
  • a plurality of washing courses may be defined and provided.
  • a plurality of defined laundry courses may be provided so that the user can select them through the UI unit 200. The user can select one of a plurality of set washing courses and proceed with a series of processes using the first processing device 10.
  • Laundry courses can be provided in various ways depending on the administration of each step.
  • One or more laundry courses may be defined as different laundry courses depending on the presence or absence of each administration.
  • One or more washing courses may be defined as different washing courses depending on whether or not additional functions are set.
  • One or more washing courses may be defined as different washing courses according to various values defined and set for washing. Various defined and set values can be provided as values optimized for washing laundry objects.
  • each washing course may have a unique name (washing course name).
  • the laundry course can be named to reveal the characteristics of the laundry course, such as 'standard wash', 'small quantity rapid', 'wool/delicate', and 'artificial intelligence course'.
  • the user can select one of a plurality of set washing courses.
  • one or more options are provided for at least one wash course among a plurality of wash courses.
  • elements that provide a choice that can be changed by the user among the preset elements may be defined as options.
  • An option may be defined as one or more elements that can be changed or selected by the user among the elements that make up the laundry course, and/or a combination thereof.
  • Figure 8 shows an administrative flow according to an embodiment of the present invention when a dryer is provided as a first processing device or a second processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the administrative flow according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8.
  • a dryer is provided as an example of the second processing device 20.
  • drying processing may begin (S2100). Drying processing may be performed based on the drying course selected by the user.
  • the drying course refers to the operation of rotating the second drum 22, the operation of discharging moisture by replacing the air inside the second drum 22 using a heat exchanger (not shown) such as a heat pump, etc. It is defined as a series of control methods for processing drying objects by controlling the configuration of the processing device 20.
  • the weight of the drying object is detected (S2110).
  • drying time, cooling time, steam supply, etc. can be set based on the sensed weight.
  • the second processing device 20 may provide an artificial intelligence course as an example of a drying course.
  • the artificial intelligence course is a course that detects the characteristics and weight of the drying object and performs a series of drying processes with options selected under optimal conditions. Check whether the selected course is an artificial intelligence course (S2130). If the artificial intelligence course is selected (Y), it goes through the step of detecting the pores of the drying object (S2131). The step of detecting the pores of the dried object can be implemented by various methods. In this specification, specific details about pore detection are not described.
  • the drying process proceeds (S2140). While the drying process is in progress, the second device operation UI 400 may display 'drying in progress'.
  • the drying process is an operation that separates the moisture contained in the drying object from the drying object.
  • the air inside the second drum 22 is circulated. As the air circulates, moisture is removed. Moisture can be removed from the drying object by air from which moisture has been removed.
  • the second drum 22 may rotate clockwise, counterclockwise, or alternately rotate clockwise and counterclockwise. The drying object may fall due to the rotation of the second drum 22. In the process of dropping the drying object, the area in contact with the air increases, and drying efficiency can increase.
  • Cooling process is performed (S2150).
  • the cooling process is carried out after the drying process.
  • the cooling process is a process that lowers the inside of the second drum 22 to a set temperature or lower. Since the internal temperature of the second drum 22 is high after the drying process, which may be dangerous, a cooling process is performed to lower the internal temperature of the second drum 22.
  • the second processing device 20 may provide a wrinkle prevention option as one of the drying options.
  • the anti-wrinkle option is set, the second drum 22 is rotated periodically even after the drying course is completed to prevent the drying object from being wrinkled after the drying cycle is completed.
  • the set time may be set as the time for the user to open the second cabinet door 27 to remove the dried object from the second processing device 20.
  • the set time may be set to a time that begins after the preceding administration is completed and a certain amount of time has elapsed.
  • the drying object can be dried through the series of processes described above.
  • a series of processes for drying objects can be called a drying course.
  • the drying course is a type of processing course that processes clothing.
  • the treatment of the garment is to dry the garment.
  • a series of processes for processing drying objects using a combination of various factors eg, various strokes, air temperature, drying time, etc.
  • Drying courses can be provided in various ways.
  • a plurality of drying courses may be defined and provided.
  • a plurality of defined drying courses may be provided so that the user can select them through the UI unit 200. The user can select one of a plurality of set drying courses and proceed with a series of processes using the second processing device 20.
  • Drying courses can be provided in various ways depending on the administration of each step.
  • One or more drying courses may be defined as different drying courses depending on the presence or absence of each administration.
  • One or more drying courses may be defined as different drying courses depending on whether or not additional functions are set.
  • One or more drying courses may be defined as different drying courses according to various values defined and set for washing. Various defined and set values can be provided as values optimized for drying the drying object.
  • each drying course may have a unique name (drying course name).
  • drying course name For example, the drying course can be named to reveal the characteristics of the drying course, such as 'standard drying', 'small quantity rapid drying', 'wool/delicate', and 'intensive drying'.
  • Figure 9 shows a state in which the first device operation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention is displayed on the touch screen 240, and a course selection page (P310) according to an embodiment is output. This will be explained with reference to FIG. 9 .
  • the course selection page (P310) of the first device operation UI (300) may be displayed on the touch screen (240).
  • the course selection page (P310) according to one embodiment includes a course display portion 310, an option display portion 320, and an indicator display portion 330.
  • the course display portion 310 may occupy the middle area
  • the indicator display portion 330 may occupy the upper area
  • the option display portion 320 may occupy the lower area.
  • the indicator display portion 330 may be disposed higher than the course display portion 310
  • the option display portion 320 may be disposed lower than the course display portion 310.
  • the course display portion 310 displays the course name 311, course description 312, and course browse portion 313.
  • the course name 311 is the name of a specific processing course currently in a specified state among a plurality of processing courses provided by the first processing device 10.
  • the course description 312 is a description of a specific processing course.
  • the treatment course and course name 311 provided in the first device operation UI 300 may correspond to the name of the laundry course.
  • the processing course and course description 312 provided in the first device operation UI 300 may correspond to the description of the washing course.
  • the course description of 'standard washing' is 'cleaning general clothes'.
  • the course name 311 may be located above the course description 312.
  • the font size displaying the course name 311 may be larger than the font size displaying the course description 312.
  • the course browse unit 313 is located behind the course name 311.
  • the course browse unit 313 may be located on a horizontal line that overlaps the course name 311.
  • the position of the course browse unit 313 may vary depending on the length of the course name 311.
  • the course browse unit 313 may be provided in the form of an icon. In the illustrated embodiment, the course browse unit 313 is expressed in a “V” shape.
  • the course browse unit 313 functions as an input unit.
  • the touch screen 240 may output a course browse page (not shown).
  • the course browse page (not shown) is a page where a plurality of course names corresponding to a plurality of processing courses are output as a list.
  • the setting area that functions as an input unit in the course browse unit 313 may be an area where an icon representing the course browse unit 313 and/or the course name 311 are displayed.
  • Option information is displayed in the option display portion 320.
  • the option display portion 320 displays an option name 321 and an option value 322.
  • Option name 321 is the name of the option.
  • the option value 322 is the value or condition of the option corresponding to the option name 321.
  • the option name 321 may be located above the option value 322.
  • a variety of options may be provided for the treatment course.
  • various options that can change preset values or conditions in a specified processing course may be selected. These options may be provided subject to selection of a specific treatment course. Options may be to change the conditions of each of the administrations included in the treatment course, to perform additional administrations, and/or to change the completion time of the course (reservation setting).
  • the illustrated embodiment is a case where the treatment course is a washing course.
  • the wash course may provide optional washing options, number of rinses, spin intensity, and water temperature.
  • the option name 321a of the washing option may be ‘washing’.
  • the option name 321b for the number of rinses may be ‘Rinse’.
  • the option name 321c of the dehydration intensity may be 'dehydration'.
  • the option name 321d for water temperature may be ‘water temperature’.
  • the option value 322 provided by each option of the laundry course provides a plurality of preset option values, and any one may be selected.
  • the 'washing option' may be provided as an option value 322 with options such as 'none', 'less dirty', 'standard', and 'strong'.
  • the drying course may optionally provide an economy mode, drying degree, drying time, and wrinkle prevention.
  • the option name for the saving mode may be ‘saving mode.’
  • the option name for the drying degree may be ‘drying degree’.
  • the option name for the drying time may be ‘drying time’.
  • the option name for anti-wrinkle may be ‘anti-wrinkle’.
  • the option value provided by each option of the drying course provides a plurality of preset option values, and any one may be selected.
  • 'wrinkle prevention' may be provided as an option with 'on' and 'off' as options.
  • the option value 322 is not changed by the user, it is output as a preset default value.
  • the default value may be provided as a preset value for each washing course.
  • the default value may be stored and updated as a frequently used value based on the frequency of use of the changed option value 322.
  • one of the plurality of processing courses may provide one or more options among the plurality of options that the first processing device 10 can provide.
  • One or more options provided by a processing course are defined as provided options.
  • An option set may be displayed in the option display portion 320.
  • An option set is a set consisting of a plurality of preset options among a plurality of options.
  • the option set may consist of 'wash', 'rinse', 'spin', and 'water temperature'.
  • the option configuration of the option set is displayed the same even if the specific processing course changes. However, depending on the specific processing course, the default option value may be provided differently. A specific treatment course may not provide some of the options included in the option set. For options that are not provided in the specific processing course, the option value can be displayed as '-'.
  • the provided options whose option values can be changed by the user are displayed in a first appearance, and among the provided options, the provided options whose option values cannot be changed are displayed in a second appearance.
  • the state shown in FIG. 9 indicates a state in which the user can change the option value, and is an example of the first view.
  • One or more indicators 331 may be displayed on the indicator display portion 330.
  • the indicator 331 is a component that indicates device status information and setting information.
  • the indicator 331 may be displayed as an icon.
  • the indicator 331 may be displayed as an icon corresponding to each piece of information.
  • the first side may be on the left and the second side may be on the right.
  • the order in which each indicator 331 is displayed may have priority. In an embodiment, a higher priority is located relatively to the left, and a lower priority is located relatively to the right.
  • the indicator 331 provided in the first device operation UI 300 will be described as an example.
  • [Table 1] lists information that can be displayed as an indicator 331 in the first device operation UI 300 in the embodiment.
  • the priority is 'Screen Occupying Device' -> 'Wi-Fi' -> 'Remote Control' -> 'Door Locked' -> 'Ready to Dry' -> 'Turbo Shot' -> 'Steam' -> 'Schedule' - > It may be higher in the order of 'wrinkle prevention'.
  • the indicator 431 provided in the second device operation UI 400 will be described as an example.
  • [Table 2] lists information that can be displayed as an indicator 431 in the second device operation UI 400 in the embodiment.
  • the priority is 'Screen Occupying Device' -> 'Wi-Fi' -> 'Remote Control' -> 'Door Lock' -> 'Steam' -> 'Turbo Shot' -> 'Ironing Reminder' -> 'Schedule'. It can be as high as it is.
  • the indicator 331a indicating 'screen-occupying device' provides intuitive visual information to the user about the processing device currently being operated.
  • the indicator 331a indicating a 'screen-occupying device' may be in the form of two rectangles stacked vertically. This is a shape in which the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are stacked.
  • the rectangle below may be provided in colored form.
  • the square below can be colored with the first color.
  • the upper rectangle may be provided in a colored form in the second device operation UI 400.
  • the upper square can be colored with a secondary color.
  • the first color and the second color are different colors. Differences in color allow users to quickly visually recognize the control object.
  • Figure 10 shows the change and flow of the page output to the first device operation UI 300 displayed on the touch screen 240 in the UI unit 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. This will be explained with reference to FIG. 10.
  • the first device operation UI 300 is displayed on the touch screen 240.
  • (a) shows the first page (P320) being output on the touch screen 240.
  • (b) shows the second page (P330) being output on the touch screen 240.
  • the first page (P320) is output when administration is in progress.
  • the first page P320 displays a plurality of information related to the settings and/or processing in progress of the first processing device 10.
  • the plurality of information includes the remaining time 341 until the processing being executed in the first processing device 10 and other additional information related to the processing being executed and/or in the first processing device 10. It can be classified as information.
  • the first page (P320) includes a course name (311), remaining time (341), a status name (351) that displays the current status such as the name of the current administration, and a progress indicator bar (360).
  • an indicator 331 and an option display portion 320 are displayed.
  • option values cannot be changed during administration. The state in which the option value cannot be changed appears in the second form.
  • Figure 10(a) is an example of the second view showing a state in which the user cannot change the option value.
  • the progress display bar 360 is a means of visually displaying the progress of clothing processing performed by the first processing device 10.
  • the progress bar 360 may be a horizontal bar that crosses the touch screen 240 from side to side.
  • the progress display bar 360 displays the progress of clothing processing using the filling length inside the bar shape.
  • the progress display bar 360 increases the amount of filling inside the bar shape as processing progresses.
  • the fill color of the progress bar 360 displayed on the first device operation UI 300 may be provided in a different color from the fill color of the progress display bar displayed on the second device operation UI 400. there is.
  • the filling color of the progress bar 360 displayed on the first device operation UI 300 may be the first color.
  • the fill color of the progress bar displayed on the second device operation UI 400 may be the second color.
  • the first color and the second color are the same as the first color and the second color that are the filling color of the indicator 331a indicating the 'screen-occupying device', or at least are colors that are perceived as the same by the user.
  • the second page (P330) is output on the touch screen 240 ((a) -> (b)).
  • the remaining time (341) on the second page (P330) is displayed larger than on the first page (P320).
  • one or more of the plurality of additional information displayed on the first page (P320) is not displayed on the second page (P330).
  • the course name 311, option display portion 320, and indicator 331 are not displayed on the second page (P330) compared to the first page (P320).
  • the remaining time 341 may be displayed larger on the second page P330 than on the first page P320, and a status name 351 and a progress bar 360 may be displayed.
  • the progress bar 360 may be placed at the bottom of the second page (P330).
  • the 1st page (P320) is output on the touch screen 240 ((b) -> (a)). Users can check the status related to the course in progress, various setting information, device status, etc. on the first page (P320).
  • FIG. 10 shows a case where only the first processing device 10 is executed. Additionally, the second processing device 20 is shown when the power is turned off. In the embodiment of Figure 10, the second run/pause button 272 is in a deactivated state.
  • a drying course will be provided instead of a washing course.
  • a dry cycle will be provided instead of a wash cycle.
  • the options displayed in the option display portion 320 will display options provided by each option of the drying course.
  • the indicator will be displayed as an indicator 431 provided in the second device operation UI 400.
  • the fill color of the progress bar 360 will be filled with the second color.
  • Related drawings are omitted.
  • Figure 11 shows changes and flows of pages output to the first device operation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention. This will be explained with reference to FIG. 11.
  • the first device operation UI 300 is displayed on the touch screen 240.
  • (a) shows the first page (P320) being output on the touch screen 240.
  • (b) shows the second page (P330) being output on the touch screen 240.
  • (c) shows the first page (P320) being output on the touch screen 240.
  • (a) is an image displayed on the touch screen 240 while the processing course of the first processing device 10 is in progress.
  • (a) is an example of the first page (P320).
  • the screen-occupying device 331a represents the first processing unit 10, and the Wi-Fi 331b is connected and the connection status is smooth.
  • the remaining time (341) is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  • the status name (351) is ‘washing’ because the laundry process is in progress.
  • the option display portion 320 is displayed, and the option display portion 320 appears in a second form in which the option value 322 cannot be changed.
  • the progress display bar 360 graphically provides the extent to which the processing course has progressed.
  • the second page (P330) is displayed on the touch screen 240.
  • the image shown in (b) is an example of the second page (P330).
  • the setting time may be determined by a preset value.
  • the setting time may be a value determined at the time of product design.
  • (b) is an image displayed on the touch screen 240 while the processing course of the first processing device 10 is in progress.
  • (b) is an example of the second page (P330).
  • the first page (P320) and the second page (P330) have a correlation with each other.
  • the second page (P330) does not include one or more of the information displayed on the first page (P320).
  • the remaining time (341), status name (351), and progress bar (360) are displayed on the second page (P330).
  • the remaining time (341) displayed on the second page (P330) has a larger font size than the remaining time (341) displayed on the first page (P320). The user can easily check the remaining time (341) during household activities even from a long distance from the clothing processing device (1).
  • a pause command to the first processing device 10 is issued. is entered.
  • the first page (P320) is output ((b)->(c)).
  • (c) shows the configuration of the first page (P320), which is output while the ongoing administration or course is paused.
  • the status name (351) is 'temporary suspension' because the ongoing administration or course has been temporarily suspended.
  • the option display portion 320 is displayed in the first view, and the user can change the option value 322. In an embodiment, if the option value 322 is changed in 'Pause', the administration or course in progress may be cancelled.
  • the course browse section 313 is activated and the course browse section 313 is displayed.
  • the course browse unit 313 may be displayed on the right side of the line where the course name 311 is displayed. In an embodiment, if the course is changed in 'pause', the course in progress may be canceled.
  • a drying course will be provided instead of a washing course.
  • a dry cycle will be provided instead of a wash cycle.
  • the options displayed in the option display portion 320 will display options provided by each option of the drying course.
  • the indicator will be displayed as an indicator 431 provided in the second device operation UI 400.
  • the fill color of the progress bar 360 will be filled with the second color.
  • Related drawings are omitted.
  • Figure 12 shows an example of the second page (P320) output to the first device operation UI (300) according to an embodiment of the present invention. This will be explained with reference to FIG. 12.
  • a progress bar 360 may be placed at the bottom of the touch screen 240.
  • the progress bar 360 runs from left to right and is provided in a length with no margins at the left and right ends. By placing the progress bar 360 at the very bottom of the touch screen 240, a visual advantage can be obtained in which the size of the touch screen 240 is felt to be maximized.
  • the status name 351 may be placed above the progress bar 360.
  • the remaining time 341 may be placed in the center of the image constituting the first page P320.
  • (b) is an example of the second page (P330) that is output after the course execution command of the first processing device 10 is input when the reservation option is set.
  • the remaining time 341 displays the remaining time until the course entered to be executed is completed.
  • the status name 351 may be displayed as 'laundry completed reserved'.
  • Figure 13 shows an example of an error page (P340) output to the first device operation UI (300) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • (a) shows an image of the touch screen 240 on which an error pop-up 370 is displayed when an error occurs.
  • an error title may be displayed.
  • the error title is shown as ⁇ Washing Machine Error Title ⁇ .
  • the error title may be letters containing the reason why the error occurred.
  • the error title may be 'Washing machine door not closed', 'Washing machine door not locked', etc.
  • an error resolution guide may be displayed.
  • the error resolution guide may include detailed information and/or a resolution guide regarding the error. The error resolution guide provides a user guide that allows users to resolve errors on their own.
  • the error resolution guide reads 'After opening the washing machine door, close it securely. It may be a guidance message such as ‘Scan the QR code to learn how to take self-measures.’
  • the error pop-up 370 may display a QR code along with an error title and error resolution guide. Users can check detailed self-action methods by scanning the QR code using a terminal equipped with a QR code scanning application, such as a smartphone. By displaying a QR code along with an error resolution guide, users can understand detailed information and take action without looking at the manual book.
  • FIG. (b) shows an example of an error pop-up 370 being output and an error page P340 being output on the touch screen 240 after a set time has elapsed.
  • the error title (381) is displayed on the error page (P340).
  • An error icon 382 related to an error may be displayed on the error page (P340).
  • the error page (P340) may display a guidance message (383) asking you to check the error resolution guide in detail.
  • a progress bar 360 may be displayed on the error page (P340).
  • the output of the touch screen 240 may be switched from the first page (P320) to the error page (P340).
  • the output of the touch screen 240 may be switched from the second page (P330) to the error page (P340).
  • the case where only the second processing device 20 is executed is similar to that described in FIG. 13. If a dryer is provided as an example of the second processing device 20, a dryer error title will be expressed instead of a washing machine error title.
  • the indicator will be displayed as an indicator 431 provided in the second device operation UI 400.
  • the fill color of the progress bar 360 will be filled with the second color. Related drawings are omitted.
  • Figure 14 shows a UI unit according to an embodiment of the present invention and shows a flow in which a composite UI is output.
  • (a) is an example of the processing course of the second processing device 20 and shows the operation of turning on the power of the first processing device 10 while 'standard drying' is in progress.
  • the second device operation UI 400 is displayed in the UI unit 200.
  • a 'screen-occupying device' icon is displayed on the touch screen 240 as one of the indicators 431 so that the user can intuitively recognize that it is the second device operation UI 400.
  • the 'screen-occupying device' icon may be in the form of two rectangles stacked up and down, with the upper rectangle colored.
  • the upper square can be colored with a secondary color. This has been explained in detail above.
  • the first processing device 10 can be turned on through a touch input of the first power button 221.
  • the switch button 250 and the first run/pause button 271 may be in a deactivated state.
  • the light emitting device provided on the back of the switch button 250 and the first run/pause button 271 may be in an Off state.
  • the UI unit 200 switches from (a) to (b).
  • both the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are turned on, and the first device operation UI 300 is displayed on the touch screen 240. It is displayed.
  • the switch button 250 and the first run/pause button 271 are activated.
  • the provided light emitting device may be in a state of emitting light.
  • (b) shows a command inputting to the first processing device 10 to execute a 'standard wash' course as a specific processing course. A specific processing course can be executed through a touch input of the first run/pause button 271.
  • the UI unit 200 switches from (b) to (c).
  • both the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are turned on, and the first device operation UI 300 is displayed on the touch screen 240. It is displayed.
  • (c) shows the second page (P330) being output on the first device operation UI (300). The embodiment of the second page (P330) has been described in detail above.
  • the UI unit 200 Under the condition that the processing course of the first processing device 10 is also proceeding while the processing course of the second processing device 20 is in progress, when the set time elapses without any input, the UI unit 200 operates in (c). It switches to (d). The UI unit 200 shown in (d) is in a state where the complex UI 500 is displayed on the touch screen 240.
  • the complex UI 500 displays the operation information of the first processing device 10 and the operation information of the second processing device 20 on one screen.
  • the complex UI 500 is displayed when both the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are operating.
  • the complex UI 500 is provided with a first area and a second area. In the first area, operation information of the first processing device 10 is displayed. In the second area, operation information of the second processing device 20 is displayed. The first area and the second area are displayed on one screen. The first area occupies the lower area of the complex UI 500, and the second area occupies the upper area of the complex UI 500.
  • the remaining time and a progress bar indicating the progress of the processing course of the first processing device 10 may be displayed.
  • the remaining time '1 hour and 10 minutes' is shown, and as an example of the status name, 'Washing' is shown.
  • the remaining time and a progress bar indicating the progress of the processing course of the second processing device 20 may be displayed.
  • An example of the remaining time is '1 hour 50'). Minutes' is shown, and 'under construction' is shown as an example of the status name.
  • the first area can receive a user touch input.
  • the touch screen 240 is controlled to display the first device operation UI 300.
  • the touch input to the first area is a command that switches the image displayed on the touch screen 240 from the composite UI 500 to the first device operation UI 300.
  • the first device operation UI 300 is displayed as shown in (e) of FIG. 15.
  • the second area can receive user touch input.
  • the touch screen 240 is controlled to display the second device operation UI 400.
  • the touch input to the second area is a command that switches the image displayed on the touch screen 240 from the composite UI 500 to the second device operation UI 400.
  • the second device operation UI 400 is displayed as shown in (f) of FIG. 15.
  • the touch screen 240 is controlled to display the first device operation UI 300.
  • the first run/pause button 271 issues a pause command when the processing course of the first processing device 10 is in progress, and when the processing course of the first processing device 10 is not in progress (e.g., In standby state (standby state, pause state), it is a button that issues an execution command.
  • the first device manipulation UI 300 is displayed as shown in (g) of FIG. 15. If the first run/pause button 271 is input while the processing course of the first processing device 10 is in progress, the processing course proceeding in the first processing device 10 is paused. And, the first processing device 10 in which the processing course is in progress is temporarily stopped.
  • the touch screen 240 is controlled to display the second device operation UI 400.
  • the second run/pause button 272 issues a pause command when the processing course of the second processing device 20 is in progress, and when the processing course of the second processing device 20 is not in progress (e.g. , standby state, pause state) is a button that issues execution commands.
  • the second device operation UI 400 is displayed as shown in (h) of FIG. 15. And, the second processing device 20 in which the processing course is in progress is temporarily stopped.
  • Figure 16 shows an example of a complex UI 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • (a) shows a case where a washing course is in progress in the first processing device 10 and a drying course is in progress in the second processing device 20 at the same time.
  • the first area displays the remaining time (341) until the laundry course is completed.
  • a progress bar 360 is displayed to indicate the progress of the washing course until completion.
  • the current status name is displayed in the first area. In an example, the status name is ‘Washing.’
  • the second area displays the remaining time (441) until the drying course is completed.
  • a progress indicator bar 460 is displayed indicating the progress until the drying course is completed.
  • the current status name is displayed in the second area. In an example, the status name is 'drying'.
  • (b) shows a case in which a reservation process is being performed by inputting a command to run a washing course along with a reservation option in the first processing device 10, and at the same time, a drying course is in progress in the second processing device 20.
  • the reservation process is an administration that does not execute a specific processing course for a set time so that it can be completed at a set future time, but waits for the specific processing course to be executed when the set time is reached.
  • the first area displays the remaining time (341) until the laundry course is completed. In the first area, a progress bar 360 is displayed to indicate the progress of the washing course until completion.
  • the current status name is displayed in the first area. In an embodiment, the status name is 'laundry completed reserved'.
  • the second area displays the remaining time (441) until the drying course is completed.
  • a progress indicator bar 460 is displayed indicating the progress until the drying course is completed.
  • the current status name is displayed in the second area. In an example, the status name is 'drying'.
  • Figure 17 is an example of a composite UI according to an embodiment of the present invention. (a) is an example when an error occurs in the second processing device, and (b) is an example when an error occurs in the first processing device. Yes.
  • (a) shows a case where a wash course is in progress in the first processing device 10 and an error occurs in the second processing device 20 at the same time.
  • the remaining time (341) until the laundry course is completed is displayed in the first area.
  • a progress bar 360 is displayed to indicate the progress of the washing course until completion.
  • the current status name is displayed in the first area.
  • the status name is ‘Washing.’
  • An error title 481 is displayed in the second area.
  • a progress indicator bar 460 is displayed indicating the progress until the drying course is completed.
  • a message asking you to check the error resolution guide in detail is displayed.
  • (b) shows a case where an error occurs in the first processing device 10 and at the same time a drying course is in progress in the second processing device 20.
  • An error title 381 is displayed in the first area.
  • a progress bar 360 is displayed to indicate the progress of the washing course until completion.
  • a message asking you to check the error resolution guide in detail is displayed.
  • the second area displays the remaining time (441) until the drying course is completed.
  • a progress indicator bar 460 is displayed indicating the progress until the drying course is completed.
  • the current status name is displayed in the second area. In an example, the status name is 'drying'.
  • Figure 18 shows an example and flow of a composite UI being output on the touch screen 240 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the flow in FIG. 18 is similar to the flow in FIG. 14. Only the execution order of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 is changed. This will be explained with reference to FIG. 18.
  • (a) shows the first device operation UI 300 displayed while 'standard washing' is in progress as an example of a processing course of the first processing device 10.
  • the second processing device 20 can be turned on through a touch input of the second power button 222. When the second processing device 20 is turned on by touching the second power button 222, the image displayed on the touch screen 240 changes from (a) to (b).
  • both the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are turned on, and the second device operating UI 400 is displayed on the touch screen 240.
  • (b) shows a screen where a course selection page is displayed where one can select one of the plurality of processing courses provided by the second processing device 20, and 'standard drying' is specified as a specific processing course.
  • the image displayed on the touch screen 240 switches from (b) to (c).
  • (c) is a state in which the second device operation UI 400 is displayed. 'Standard drying' is executed as the processing course of the second processing device 20, and the second page (P330) is output on the second device operation UI 400. Under the condition that the processing course of the first processing device 10 is also proceeding while the processing course of the second processing device 20 is in progress, if the set time elapses without any input, the image displayed on the touch screen 240 is It switches from (c) to (d). (d) shows the complex UI 500 displayed on the touch screen 240.
  • FIG. 19 shows (e) a case where an input is received through the first run/pause button 271 while the complex UI is output as shown in (d) of FIG. 18, and the second run/pause button 271 is shown in (e).
  • the case where input through (272) is received is shown in (f).
  • Figure 19 is the same as the flow described in Figures 15 (e) and (f).
  • FIG. 19 shows an enlarged example of an image displayed on the touch screen 240 for easier understanding.
  • Figure 20 shows a UI unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the state of the UI unit shown is that the power of the first processing unit is in the On state and the power of the second processing unit is in the Off state, and the touch screen 240 displays 1 shows the course selection page of the device operation UI 300 being output.
  • the additional function button 260 is displayed in an activated state. Whether or not the additional function button 260 is activated can be indicated by whether or not the light emitting member located behind the additional function button 260 emits light. When the additional function button 260 is activated, the light emitting member emits light so that the additional function button 260 is displayed brightly.
  • an additional function page (P350) may be displayed on the touch screen 240. The additional function page (P350) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 21.
  • Figure 21 shows a flow in which the drying preparation function is set as a preparatory function according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the drying preparation function is set and the course of the first processing device is executed, the flow is displayed on the touch screen 240 for each flow. The displayed page is shown.
  • the clothing treatment device 1 includes a pre-preparation function.
  • the pre-preparation function is a pre-preparation function to increase the efficiency of the main process (e.g., washing course or drying course) to be performed in the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20. It is a function to perform an action.
  • preliminary preparation can be defined as preparation that is carried out prior to the main process and can increase the efficiency of the main process.
  • a washing machine is described as an example of the first processing device 10 and a dryer is described as an example of the second processing device 20, but they are not limited thereto.
  • the terms first processing device and second processing device used in the claims may not be the same as the specification terms first processing device 10 and second processing device 20. It is desirable to read the claims as claims themselves.
  • the pre-preparation function can be activated by user input. In one embodiment, when the pre-preparation function is activated, a pre-preparation operation for processing to be performed in the second processing device 20 may be executed in conjunction with the execution of the first processing device 10. In one embodiment, when the pre-preparation function is activated, a pre-preparation operation for processing to be performed in the first processing device 10 may be executed in conjunction with the execution of the second processing device 20. In one embodiment, when the preparatory function is activated, preparatory operations for processing to be performed in the second processing unit 20 may be executed dependent on the execution of the first processing unit 10. In one embodiment, when the pre-preparation function is activated, pre-preparation operations for processing to be performed in the first processing unit 10 may be executed dependent on the execution of the second processing unit 20.
  • the pre-preparation function may include a 'dry preparation function'.
  • the ‘drying preparation function’ may include a ‘preheating function’.
  • the pre-preparation function will be described in detail below using the 'dry preparation function' as an example, but the description is not limited, and the pre-preparation function may provide various functions, such as a function to automatically clean various parts.
  • the drying preparation function is a function that notifies the dryer after the laundry process is completed and prepares the dryer for operation before the washing machine ends so that the dryer can be used immediately after the washing process is finished.
  • the drying preparation function includes a 'preheating function', which preheats the interior of the second drum 22 to a set temperature.
  • the additional function page (P350) is a page that allows settings to activate or deactivate one or more of several functions for the clothing processing device 1, including the first processing device 10.
  • the additional function page (P350) may belong to the first device operation UI (300).
  • the additional function item 391 that can be set on the additional function page (P350) may be 'preparation for drying'.
  • a user command to activate the dry preparation function can be entered on the additional functions page (P350).
  • a switch 392 may be displayed in the additional function item 391 according to one embodiment.
  • the switch 392 may be of a type that is switched on/off by touch.
  • the switch 392 using the touch screen 240 can be expressed in various ways.
  • the illustrated embodiment is an example of representing the switch 392. When the switch 392 is touched, the switch 392 is turned On ((a)->(b)).
  • (b) is an image displayed on the touch screen 240 immediately after the switch 392 is turned On.
  • a setup completion pop-up 393 is displayed on the touch screen 240.
  • the setup completion pop-up 393 may be a pop-up window indicating that setup of a specific function has been completed.
  • the setup completion pop-up 393 may contain a phrase indicating that setup of a specific function has been completed.
  • the setting completion pop-up (393) says 'Ready for drying has been set. The message 'Please make sure the dryer door is closed' may be displayed. Even if the power of the second processing device 20 is turned off, when the 'dry preparation function' is activated, the power of the second processing device 20 is turned on.
  • the specific processing course of the first processing device 10 is started. It runs.
  • the specific treatment course is 'standard wash' ((b)->(c)).
  • (c) shows the first device operation UI 300 displayed on the touch screen 240 while the wash course is being executed with the 'dry preparation function' set.
  • the first device operation UI 300 displays the first page (P320).
  • Indicators 331 are displayed on the first page (P320).
  • One of the indicators 331 is an indicator 331e indicating that the 'dry preparation function' is set.
  • the second page (P330) is displayed on the touch screen 240. is output ((a) -> (b)).
  • (d) shows the complex UI 500 that is output while the 'dry preparation function' is set and the processing course of the first processing device 10 is in progress.
  • the complex UI 500 may be output.
  • One page constituting the output composite UI 500 is provided with a first area and a second area.
  • the first area the remaining time 341 until the processing course of the first processing device 10 is completed is displayed.
  • the drying preparation status 491 corresponding to the operation status of drying preparation is displayed.
  • the drying preparation status 491 in (d) is displayed as 'preparing for drying'. ‘Preparing for drying’ is a message indicating that drying preparation is waiting or is being executed.
  • (e) indicates that the completion time of the washing course of the first processing device 10 is imminent and the drying preparation operation has been completed.
  • the remaining time until the washing course performed by the first treatment device 10 is completed is 1 minute, and the dehydration process is in progress.
  • the drying preparation operation is completed, and the drying preparation status 491 is displayed as 'ready for drying.
  • the 'drying preparation operation' is completed before the washing course, which is a processing course performed in the first processing device 10, is completed.
  • the 'dry preparation operation' is completed before the dehydration process is completed.
  • (f) displays the first device operation UI 300 displayed on the touch screen 240 when the wash course of the first processing device 10 is completed. Immediately after the wash cycle is completed, a message indicating that the wash has been completed is displayed. If the 'drying preparation function' is set, it notifies that washing is completed and that drying is ready. For example, ‘Laundry is complete. It can include the phrase, ‘Please move the laundry to the pre-heated dryer.’ If the set time elapses without user input while the image in (f) is displayed, or if the power of the first processing device 10 is turned off by touching the first power button 221 of the first processing device 10, , the second device operation UI 400 is displayed on the touch screen 240 ((f)->(g)).
  • (g) is an image of the second device operation UI 400 displayed in a 'ready for drying' state and in a standby state without the processing course of the second processing device 20 being executed.
  • Information displayed on the second device operation UI 400 includes information indicating that drying preparations have been completed.
  • the second device operation UI 400 displays an indicator, course name, remaining time, and status name.
  • the course name is 'Standard Drying'
  • the remaining time is '1 hour and 20 minutes'
  • the status name is 'Ready for Drying'.
  • the user opens the second cabinet door 27 of the second processing device 20, which is ready for drying, and moves the laundry items treated in the first processing device 10 into the second drum 22.
  • the user closes the second cabinet door 27 and inputs a command to execute the processing course of the second processing device 20 through the second run/pause button 272.
  • a command to execute a processing course is input through the second run/pause button 272
  • the second processing device 20 executes the processing course.
  • the status name of the second processing device 20 displayed on the touch screen 240 may be changed from 'ready for drying' to 'drying' ((g)->(h)).
  • Figure 22 shows a flow in which the drying preparation function is set as a preparation function according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the drying preparation function is set and the conditions for executing the drying preparation function are not satisfied (for example, When the processing course of the first processing device is executed (while the second cabinet door of the second processing device is not closed), pages displayed on the touch screen 240 for each flow are shown.
  • the additional function page (P350) is a page that allows settings to activate or deactivate one or more of several functions for the clothing processing device 1, including the first processing device 10.
  • the additional function item 391 that can be activated on the additional function page (P350) may be 'preparation for drying'.
  • a switch 392 may be displayed in the additional function item 391 according to one embodiment.
  • the switch 392 may be of a type that is switched on/off by touch.
  • the switch 392 using the touch screen 240 can be expressed in various ways.
  • the illustrated embodiment is an example of representing the switch 392. When the switch 392 is touched, the switch 392 is turned On ((a)->(b)).
  • (b) is an image displayed on the touch screen 240 immediately after the switch 392 is turned On.
  • a setup completion pop-up 393 is displayed on the touch screen 240.
  • the setup completion pop-up 393 may be a pop-up window indicating that setup of a specific function has been completed.
  • the setup completion pop-up 393 may contain a phrase indicating that setup of a specific function has been completed.
  • the setting completion pop-up (393) says 'Ready for drying has been set. The message 'Please make sure the dryer door is closed' may be displayed. Even if the power of the second processing device 20 is turned off, when the 'drying preparation function' is activated, the second processing device 20 is turned on.
  • the first processing device 10 As an example, when input is input through the first run/pause button 271 of the washing machine, a specific processing course of the first processing device 10 is executed.
  • the specific treatment course is 'standard wash' ((b)->(c)).
  • (d) shows the complex UI 500 that is output while the 'dry preparation function' is activated and the processing course of the first processing device 10 is in progress.
  • the clothing processing device 1 detects whether the current state of the second processing device 20 satisfies the conditions for executing the 'drying preparation' operation. In an embodiment, the detection may be performed by various sensors not shown.
  • the conditions for performing the 'dry preparation' operation are provided as preset execution conditions. In the embodiment, the execution condition is closing the second cabinet door 27 (closing the dryer door).
  • (d) is output when the 'dry preparation function' is activated and the second cabinet door 27 of the second processing device 20 is not closed while the processing course of the first processing device 10 is in progress.
  • a notification pop-up (570) is displayed.
  • the notification pop-up 570 may display that the execution conditions for 'preparation for drying' are not satisfied.
  • the notification pop-up 570 displays an error title indicating that the conditions for executing the drying preparation function are not satisfied and a method for satisfying the conditions for executing the drying preparation function.
  • the error title 481 displays information related to the conditions for executing the dry preparation function.
  • the notification pop-up 570 displays 'Dryer door not closed' as the error title, and 'Please close the dryer door to prepare for drying and then press the button' is a method of resolving the error by satisfying the condition. It is displayed as If the set time elapses without any input from the user while the (d) image is output on the touch screen 240, the (e) image is output on the touch screen 240.
  • the page constituting the composite UI 500 includes a first area and a second area.
  • the first area the remaining time 341 until the processing course of the first processing device 10 is completed is displayed.
  • the status name which is the name of the ongoing administrative action or status among the processing courses currently in progress in the first processing device 10 is displayed.
  • a progress indicator bar 360 of the first processing device 10 is displayed.
  • the second area displays the operation status of the drying preparation function.
  • the operation status of the drying preparation function is in a state where the drying preparation operation is not executed because the execution conditions for execution are not satisfied.
  • the operation status of the dry preparation function is displayed as an error title (481).
  • the error title 481 is 'Dryer door not closed'.
  • ‘Dryer door not closed’ is an example of a notification indicating that the state of the second processing device 20 does not satisfy the execution conditions for executing the ‘drying function’.
  • a notification pop-up 570 may be output.
  • guidance text that can be displayed as a notification pop-up 570 is displayed.
  • the method by which a notification pop-up can be output is by touching the second area, so the guidance phrase may be 'Touch to check the guidance.
  • the notification pop-up 570 in the illustrated embodiment is related to the second processing device 20 and may be included in the second device operation UI 400.
  • (f) shows the complex UI 500 that is output while the processing course of the first processing device 10 is in progress with the 'dry preparation function' set.
  • (f) is an image displayed when all execution conditions of the 'dry preparation function' are satisfied.
  • the drying preparation status 491 indicating that drying preparation is complete is displayed in the second area.
  • the drying preparation status 491 in (d) is displayed as 'preparing for drying'. ‘Preparing for drying’ is a message indicating that the drying preparation operation is waiting or is being executed.

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La présente invention concerne un appareil de traitement du linge. Selon un mode de réalisation, l'appareil de traitement du linge comprend : une machine à laver pourvue d'un premier tambour recevant du linge en son sein ; un sèche-linge pourvu d'un second tambour recevant du linge en son sein ; et un panneau de commande qui comprend un écran sur lequel des images sont délivrées et fournit une interface utilisateur (UI) pour la machine à laver et/ou le sèche-linge. L'appareil peut être activé par une entrée d'utilisateur, et est pourvu d'une fonction de préchauffage pour préchauffer l'intérieur du second tambour. Si la machine à laver est actionnée dans un état dans lequel la fonction de préchauffage est activée, l'état d'opération de la fonction de préchauffage et le temps restant jusqu'à ce qu'un cycle de lavage en cours dans la machine à laver soit terminé sont émis dans une seule page sur l'écran.
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