Washing machine control method and washing machine

[0023] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the present invention, but not to limit the present invention. In addition, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the drawings only show parts related to the present invention, but not all.

[0024] See figure 1 with figure 2 , A washing machine control method, multiple users can be registered through fingerprints on the same washing machine, one of which has super administrator authority, and before the user sets the super administrator authority, other users have not set the super administrator authority.

[0025] Users with super administrator authority can manage other users. Other users can only enter the washing after the authority is assigned by the super administrator. They cannot use it without permission. This prevents malicious people from damaging the washing machine at will, while improving management efficiency and ensuring the safety of the washing machine. health.

[0026] At most one user can set the super administrator authority on each washing machine. After a user sets the super administrator authority to become a super administrator, other users cannot set the super administrator authority. Under normal circumstances, in order to ensure the safety and sanitation of the washing machine, the owner of the washing machine will set the authority of the super administrator to ensure the safety of the washing machine.

[0027] Users with super administrator rights can add new users. New users can only register after the users with super administrator rights log in. A user with super administrator authority assigns a new user to have corresponding operation authority, such as the default selection mode and operation instruction assigned to the new user, and the authority to view other user behaviors.

[0028] Users with super administrator authority can delete users, and the deleted users cannot use the washing machine for washing. The behavior data of the deleted user will still be recorded in the database. When the deleted user wants to use the washing machine again, he/she will also register with a user with super administrator authority.

[0029] Users with super administrator authority can view the current usage times of the washing machine, the number of users, and the operation records of other users for easy management.

[0030] In addition, users with super administrator authority can also cancel their own super administrator authority. When the super administrator authority is cancelled, other users can set the super administrator authority as needed.

[0031] The user enters the instruction selection interface through fingerprint recognition. After each user selects the washing instruction and clicks the start button, the washing machine records the instruction selected by the user and recommends the instruction with the highest frequency when the user uses it next time. It not only intuitively reflects the user's usage habits, but also truly reflects the user's preferences, but also makes it easy for users to quickly and easily find their commonly used operating instructions, improve washing efficiency, and can change instructions as needed to improve user experience.

[0032] During fingerprint recognition, the fingerprint information is obtained, and the fingerprint information is compared with the fingerprint identification information stored in the washing machine. If they match, the identity verification is passed and the instruction with the highest frequency of use corresponding to the fingerprint information is displayed; otherwise, it prompts The user registration also prompts the user through voice, text and other information.

[0033] If the fingerprint identification is successful, enter the operation interface corresponding to the fingerprint. The instruction displayed on the operation interface is the instruction most frequently used by the user. The user can directly choose to use it or edit it as needed. After the instruction is selected, click the start button , The washing machine completes laundry and other operations. If the user has already registered, but the fingerprint recognition is not successful, it may be a fingerprint error, a washing machine malfunction, or the super administrator deleted the user. The washing machine will consider the fingerprint recognition unsuccessful and prompt the user to register.

[0034] After the user has successfully performed fingerprint identification, there are several possibilities: 1. The user is a super administrator, then enter the corresponding operation interface. 2. The user is not a super manager, and the washing machine has a super manager, then enter the corresponding operation interface. 3. If the user is not a super manager, and the washing machine does not have a super manager, the user is prompted to set the super manager authority. If the user chooses to set, the user will enter the operation interface after the setting is successful, and if the user chooses not to set, enter the corresponding operation interface. Because the super manager and other users have different permissions, the operation interface of the super manager is different from the operation interfaces of other users. The washing machine enters the operation interface corresponding to the user according to the result of user identification.

[0035] After clicking the start button, the washing machine records the instructions selected by the user before starting, and the washing machine stores the instructions corresponding to each fingerprint information in the corresponding database according to the instructions selected by the user. After a user has used it many times, the data in its corresponding database is accumulated, and through analysis and processing, the user's most frequently used instruction is displayed to the user, so that the user can intuitively understand his preferences. The washing machine can upload data through the network, and the data can be uploaded to the backstage of the washing machine manufacturer. After the manufacturer analyzes the data, the washing machine can optimize related functions.

[0036] Because of the working environment of the washing machine, the humidity around the washing machine is high, and even the operation panel and fingerprint recognition area of ​​the washing machine may splash with water. After the washing machine is turned on, before fingerprint recognition, the washing machine performs humidity detection on the fingerprint recognition area, and of course a humidity threshold is preset. If the detected humidity is lower than the set humidity threshold, the recognition requirements are met, and the fingerprint recognition function is turned on. At this time, the user puts his finger in the fingerprint recognition area to perform fingerprint recognition; if the humidity in the fingerprint recognition area is too large, it exceeds the setting If the humidity threshold is higher, the user is prompted that the user cannot be identified, and the user can perform dehumidification operations such as water droplet cleaning. Whether the fingerprint recognition area can be recognized normally, it will prompt the user through voice, text and other information to facilitate user operations, for example, the text displays "normal recognition" or "unrecognized".

[0037] The above-mentioned users are distinguished by fingerprints. For example, if a person uses two fingerprints to register on the same washing machine, it is considered as two users.

[0038] This embodiment provides a washing machine, including a fingerprint collection device, a storage device, and a control unit, for executing the washing machine control method in this embodiment.

[0039] The fingerprint collection device is used to collect the user's fingerprint image information and send the fingerprint image information to the control unit; the storage device is used to store the laundry mode information and the user fingerprint information; the control unit is electrically connected to the storage device and is used to collect and collect the user fingerprint information The fingerprint image information identifies the user's identity, and receives and executes the user's operating instructions. Of course, the database corresponding to each user is also stored in the storage device.

[0040] In this embodiment, the fingerprint collection device is arranged on the operation panel of the washing machine. Of course, the fingerprint collection device can also be installed on the washing machine at any convenient location. A humidity detector is installed on one side of the fingerprint acquisition device for humidity detection in the fingerprint identification area.

[0041] The above embodiments only illustrate the basic principles and characteristics of the present invention. The present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, there are various changes and changes to the present invention. These changes and changes are all It falls within the scope of the claimed invention. The scope of protection claimed by the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.