Smart home appliance control methods

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of smart home appliances, specifically providing a smart home appliance control method. This invention aims to solve the problem of users needing to perform complex operations on the washing machine before scheduling laundry. To this end, the control method of this invention includes: when the laundry handling device receives a power-on command, it uploads the power-on command information to a server; the server determines whether the automatic first command delivery function is enabled; if the automatic first command delivery function is enabled, the server obtains the current time and determines whether the current time is within a commonly used fixed time period; if so, the server sends a first command to enable the delayed standby function to the laundry handling device; the laundry handling device receives the first command and enables the delayed standby function according to the first command; wherein, the commonly used fixed time period is determined based on the user's habits. Through the above control method, users can avoid performing complex operations on the washing machine before leaving home, saving users time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of smart home appliance technology, and specifically provides a smart home appliance control method. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of IoT technology, IoT technology has begun to continuously change our lifestyles and consumption habits. The development of IoT washing machines is also quite rapid. At present, IoT washing machines can be remotely controlled by sensing devices such as computers and mobile terminals when the washing machine is in standby mode.

[0003] In life, many young people have specific behavioral patterns and laundry habits. For example, office workers have become a major mainstream group in society, and their lifestyles are relatively fixed. They like to schedule laundry before going to work in the morning so that the washing machine will be ready when they get home in the evening, allowing them to dry the clothes promptly, avoiding noise pollution from the washing machine, and preventing clothes from accumulating in the washing machine for a long time, which can lead to odors. Currently, users have to go through cumbersome procedures before leaving home to schedule a wash, which is not user-friendly for users who have increasingly high demands for quality of life and an increasingly fast pace of life.

[0004] Accordingly, there is a need in the field for a new intelligent home appliance control method to solve the problem that users need to perform complex operations on the washing machine when they want to schedule laundry. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, namely the need for complex operations of the washing machine for users to schedule laundry washing, this invention provides a smart home appliance control method. The control method includes the following steps: When the laundry handling device receives a power-on command, it uploads the power-on command information to a server; the server determines whether the automatic first command delivery function is enabled; if the automatic first command delivery function is enabled, the server obtains the current time and determines whether the current time falls within a commonly used fixed time period; if so, the server sends a first command to the laundry handling device to enable a delayed standby function; the laundry handling device receives the first command and enables the delayed standby function according to the first command; wherein, the commonly used fixed time period is determined based on the user's habits.

[0006] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned intelligent home appliance control method, the commonly used fixed time period is determined based on the following method: the server counts the number of times the delayed standby function is activated and the power-on time period of each power-on time according to the power-on time information and activation function information uploaded by the clothing processing device; when the number of times the delayed standby function is activated in a certain power-on time period is greater than a first preset number, the server sends a prompt message asking whether to automatically activate the delayed standby function when the device is powered on again in that power-on time period; the server receives feedback information, and when the feedback result is yes, it activates the first instruction automatic delivery function and determines the power-on time period as the commonly used fixed time period.

[0007] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned intelligent home appliance control method, the control method further includes the following steps: when the first instruction automatic sending function is enabled, the server determines whether the second instruction automatic sending function is enabled; when the second instruction automatic sending function is enabled, the server sends a second instruction to the laundry processing device to enable the scheduled washing function based on a commonly used scheduled time; the laundry processing device receives the second instruction and enables the scheduled washing function according to the second instruction; wherein, the commonly used scheduled time is determined based on the user's habits.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned intelligent home appliance control method, the commonly used reservation time is determined based on the following method: the server counts the number of times the reservation washing function is activated at each reservation washing time based on the reservation completion time information and activation information uploaded by the clothing processing device; when the number of times the reservation washing function is activated at a certain reservation washing time is greater than a second preset number, the server sends a prompt message asking whether to activate the reservation washing function based on that reservation washing time; the server receives feedback information, and when the feedback result is yes, it activates the second instruction automatic delivery function and determines that reservation washing time as the commonly used reservation time.

[0009] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned intelligent home appliance control method, after the step of "the server sending a prompt message on whether to start the scheduled washing function based on the scheduled washing completion time", the control method further includes: the server determining the washing start time based on the commonly used scheduled time; when the washing start time is reached, the server sending a start washing command to the clothing processing device; the clothing processing device receiving the start washing command and starting washing; and the clothing processing device turning off when the washing is completed.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned intelligent home appliance control method, the step of "the clothing processing device receiving the first instruction and activating the delayed standby function according to the first instruction" further includes: after the clothing processing device receives the first instruction and is powered on for a preset time, the clothing processing device activates the delayed standby function and the door locking function.

[0011] This invention also provides a smart home appliance control method, the control method comprising the following steps: after the clothing processing device receives a power-on command and uploads the power-on command information to a server, the server determines whether the first command automatic delivery function is enabled; when the first command automatic delivery function is enabled, the server obtains the current time and determines whether the current time is within a commonly used fixed time period; if so, the server sends a first command to enable the delayed standby function to the clothing processing device, so that the clothing processing device receives the first command and enables the delayed standby function according to the first command; wherein, the commonly used fixed time period is determined based on the user's habits.

[0012] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned intelligent home appliance control method, the control method further includes the following steps: when the first instruction automatic sending function is enabled, the server determines whether the second instruction automatic sending function is enabled; when the second instruction automatic sending function is enabled, the server sends a second instruction to the laundry processing device to enable the scheduled washing function based on a commonly used scheduled time, so that the laundry processing device receives the second instruction and enables the scheduled washing function according to the second instruction; wherein, the commonly used scheduled time is determined based on the user's habits.

[0013] This invention also provides a smart home appliance control method, the control method comprising the following steps: when a clothing processing device receives a power-on command, it uploads the power-on command information to a server, so that the server can determine whether the automatic first command delivery function is enabled, and when the automatic first command delivery function is enabled, it obtains the current time and determines whether the current time is within a commonly used fixed time period, and when the determination result is yes, the server sends a first command to enable the delayed standby function to the clothing processing device; the clothing processing device receives the first command and enables the delayed standby function according to the first command; wherein, the commonly used fixed time period is determined based on the user's habits.

[0014] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned intelligent home appliance control method, the control method further includes the following steps: the clothing handling device receives a second instruction to activate the scheduled washing function based on a commonly used scheduled time, and activates the scheduled washing function according to the second instruction; wherein, the second instruction received by the clothing handling device is sent to the clothing handling device by the server when the automatic sending function of the first instruction is activated, after the server determines whether the automatic sending function of the second instruction is activated; wherein, the commonly used scheduled time is determined based on the user's habits.

[0015] As will be understood by those skilled in the art, in the technical solution of the present invention, the control method includes: when the clothing processing device receives a power-on command, it uploads the power-on command information to the server; the server determines whether the automatic first command delivery function is enabled; when the automatic first command delivery function is enabled, the server obtains the current time and determines whether the current time is within a commonly used fixed time period; if so, the server sends a first command to enable the delayed standby function to the clothing processing device; the clothing processing device receives the first command and enables the delayed standby function according to the first command; wherein, the commonly used fixed time period is determined based on the user's habits.

[0016] Through the above control method, the washing machine of the present invention can automatically execute the extended standby function when it is turned on during a commonly used fixed time period. This allows users to set the washing time on a mobile APP, or the washing machine can automatically execute the function based on the user's reservation habits, avoiding the need for users to perform complicated operations on the washing machine before leaving home. This makes it more convenient for the younger generation who are in a hurry to use the washing machine, saving users' time. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The intelligent home appliance control method of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the main steps of the intelligent home appliance control method of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of a possible implementation of the method for determining commonly used fixed time periods and commonly used scheduled times in the intelligent home appliance control method of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a flowchart detailing the steps of a possible implementation of the intelligent home appliance control method of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the invention. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific applications.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, in order to solve the problem that users need to perform complicated operations on the washing machine if they want to schedule laundry, the laundry processing device of the present invention is described with a washing machine as an example. The intelligent home appliance control method of the present invention includes the following steps.

[0023] Step S101: When the garment processing equipment receives the power-on command, it uploads the power-on command information to the server.

[0024] In other words, the server monitors the washing machine in real time, and receives the information that the washing machine is turned on when it is powered on. It should be noted that the washing machine of this invention is an IoT washing machine, meaning that an IoT module is installed inside the washing machine. In one possible implementation, the washing machine and the smart terminal are respectively connected to a router. The washing machine, the smart terminal, and the router form a local network. The router is connected to the server, together forming a smart home appliance system application network. The washing machine connects to the router via the IoT module, communicating with the smart terminal and the server. Thus, the server can control the data communication between the washing machine and the smartphone. The aforementioned terminal device can be, for example, a mobile device, a computer, or an in-vehicle device built into a mobile vehicle, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the mobile device may include, for example, a mobile phone, a smart home device, a wearable device, a smart mobile device, a virtual reality device, or any combination thereof.

[0025] As a preferred implementation, the server is a cloud server, but it can also be a smart home server on a home local network, or other types of servers.

[0026] Step S102: The server determines whether the automatic first instruction delivery function is enabled.

[0027] The server determines whether the automatic first command delivery function is enabled. In other words, the user has already confirmed whether the automatic first command delivery function is enabled. The server determines whether the automatic first command delivery function is enabled based on the user's confirmation. If the user confirms that it is enabled, the server determines that it is enabled. If the user confirms that it is not enabled, the server determines that it is not enabled. That is, when the washing machine is turned on, the server reads the user's confirmation and performs subsequent operation steps according to the user's confirmation.

[0028] Step S103: When the automatic first instruction delivery function is enabled, the server obtains the current time and determines whether the current time is within a commonly used fixed time period.

[0029] When the server detects that the automatic first command delivery function is enabled, it determines whether the current time of receiving the power-on command falls within a commonly used fixed time period. As one possible implementation, the commonly used fixed time period is determined as follows: Based on the power-on time information and function activation information uploaded by the washing machine, the server counts the power-on time period and the number of times the delayed standby function is activated for each power-on time. If the number of times the delayed standby function is activated within a certain power-on time period exceeds a first preset number, the server sends a prompt message asking whether to automatically activate the delayed standby function when the machine is powered on again within that power-on time period. Upon receiving feedback, if the feedback is yes, the server enables the automatic first command delivery function and determines that power-on time period as the commonly used fixed time period. Each power-on time period can be preset, for example, 7:30-8:00, 8:00-8:30, etc. This means the server counts the number of times a user turns on the washing machine within each preset time period and the number of times the delayed standby function is activated. Alternatively, the server can calculate the power-on time period based on the peak power-on times. When a user turns on the washing machine and selects the delayed standby function, and the number of times the delayed standby function is activated within a certain time period exceeds a preset number (e.g., the preset number is 5, and the user activates the delayed standby function 6 times within the 7:30-8:00 time period), the server can ask the user via a mobile app whether to automatically activate the delayed standby function when turning on the washing machine again within the 7:30-8:00 time period. The user replies via the mobile app, and if the reply is yes, this time period is designated as a frequently used fixed time period. Washing machines with voice functionality can also be operated via voice interaction.

[0030] Furthermore, since most users with relatively fixed behavioral patterns are office workers, and their behavior patterns are relatively fixed on weekdays while their activities on holidays are more flexible, in order to enable the washing machine to more accurately understand the customer's behavioral needs and execute corresponding functions accordingly, as a preferred implementation method, the commonly used fixed time period is a fixed time period within the weekday.

[0031] Step S104: If so, the server sends the first instruction to enable the delayed standby function to the clothing processing device.

[0032] Step S105: The garment processing device receives the first instruction and activates the delayed standby function according to the first instruction.

[0033] If the user confirms yes, when the washing machine is turned on again, if the server reads that the first instruction automatic delivery function is confirmed to be enabled and the current time is within a commonly used fixed time period, the server will send the first instruction for the delayed standby function to the washing machine, and the washing machine will then enable the delayed standby function.

[0034] With the above configuration, the server only needs to ask the user once. After the washing machine is turned on again, it can perform the corresponding function operation based on the user's response, thereby making the washing machine of the present invention more intelligent. It can perform a delayed standby function based on the user's behavior pattern, reduce complicated operation steps before leaving home, save user time, and improve the convenience of the washing machine.

[0035] For example, to explain the control method more specifically, if the server detects that the washing machine is turned on and has activated the delayed standby function or the user has pressed the "Online Wash" button multiple times during a certain power-on period, such as between 7:30 and 8:00 AM, the server will prompt the user on the mobile app: "We've noticed that you prefer to use the scheduled laundry function during a certain time on weekday mornings. When you turn on the machine again during that time later, we will automatically set a delayed standby function for you. Is that okay?" If the user confirms "Yes," this time period becomes a frequently used fixed time period. Subsequently, whenever the washing machine is turned on during this frequently used fixed time period on weekdays, the server will automatically issue a delayed standby command to the washing machine, activating the delayed standby function. If the user confirms "No," no operation will be performed. The "Online Wash" button is located on the washing machine; when the user presses the "Online Wash" button, the washing machine will execute the delayed standby function.

[0036] The aforementioned delayed standby refers to the washing machine remaining on for a preset time period, such as 8 hours. During this time, the washing machine remains on for up to 8 hours and is locked. It can be remotely controlled via a mobile app during this extended standby period to schedule washes, or automatically execute the scheduled wash function based on user behavior patterns. Existing washing machine operating logic typically does not allow for prolonged standby. This is because prolonged standby not only generates extra power consumption but also causes electronic components to age. Older electronic components generate more heat, and the risk of fire from a washing machine in prolonged standby is dozens of times higher than from a washing machine that is turned off immediately after washing. Furthermore, a washing machine's usage period is much shorter than its idle period, making prolonged standby unreasonable. Therefore, this invention adopts a scheme where the washing machine turns off after an extended preset time, which offers a higher safety factor compared to washing machines in 24-hour standby and also extends the washing machine's lifespan.

[0037] Furthermore, when the first automatic instruction sending function is enabled, the server determines whether the second automatic instruction sending function is enabled. When the second automatic instruction sending function is enabled, the server sends a second instruction to the washing machine to enable the scheduled washing function based on a commonly used scheduled time. The washing machine receives the second instruction and enables the scheduled washing function accordingly. The commonly used scheduled time is determined based on the user's habits. Specifically, the server determines whether the second automatic instruction sending function is enabled by reading the user's confirmation result. If the confirmation result is "enabled," the server reads "enabled"; if the confirmation result is "disabled," the server reads "disabled." When the washing machine is turned on during a commonly used fixed time period, if both the first and second automatic instruction sending functions are enabled, the server sends the second instruction for the scheduled washing function to the washing machine, in addition to sending the first instruction for the delayed standby function. The scheduled washing completion time is the commonly used scheduled time. For example, if the user frequently schedules a wash to finish at 5:30 PM, the scheduled washing function executed by the washing machine upon startup will also be scheduled for 5:30 PM. In addition, when the automatic delivery function of the second instruction read is not enabled, the washing machine will only perform a delayed standby function.

[0038] In this process, it can be determined whether the automatic first command issuance function is enabled first. If the automatic first command issuance function is enabled, and after the first command is issued, it can be determined whether the automatic second command issuance function is enabled. Of course, the automatic second command issuance function and the automatic first command issuance function can also be determined to be enabled at the same time. When both are enabled, the first and second commands can be issued simultaneously.

[0039] Specifically, the method for determining the commonly used reservation time is as follows: the server counts the number of times the reservation washing function is activated at each reservation completion time based on the reservation completion time information and activation information uploaded by the washing machine; when the number of times the reservation washing function is activated at a certain reservation completion time exceeds a second preset number, the server sends a prompt message asking whether to activate the reservation washing function based on that reservation completion time; the server receives feedback information, and when the feedback result is yes, it activates the second automatic instruction delivery function and determines that reservation completion time as the commonly used reservation time. The counting of the number of times the scheduled washing function is activated at each scheduled wash completion time refers to counting the number of times the washing machine executes the corresponding scheduled washing function at the scheduled wash completion time. For example, if a washing machine is scheduled to finish at 5:30 PM at 7:00 AM, the number of times the scheduled washing function is activated at 5:30 PM will be counted. When the number of times the scheduled washing function is activated for a certain scheduled wash completion time exceeds a second preset number, the server can ask the user via the smart terminal APP whether to activate the scheduled washing function based on that scheduled wash completion time. The user replies via the smart terminal APP. If the reply is yes, the second automatic instruction issuance function is activated, and that scheduled wash completion time is determined as the frequently used scheduled time.

[0040] For example, as a specific implementation, the server prompts the user on the mobile app, "We've noticed you prefer to use the scheduled laundry function at a certain time on weekday mornings. When you turn on the machine again within that time later, will we automatically set a delayed standby time for you?" If the user confirms "yes," the server continues, "You usually schedule your laundry to finish at a certain time; is it okay to set it this way from now on?" If the user confirms "yes," the washing machine will activate both the delayed standby time and the scheduled laundry function based on the frequently used time whenever it's turned on during the usual fixed time period. If the user confirms "no," only the delayed standby function will be activated, and the wash completion time will still be entered by the user. The advantage of this setting is that for users with specific behavioral patterns, when leaving home, they only need to put the clothes in the washing machine and turn it on, and they can leave with peace of mind. When the user returns home, the clothes will be washed and ready to be dried without the growth of bacteria. Even if the user has to leave midway, they can modify the wash completion time on the mobile app.

[0041] Furthermore, the server determines the washing start time based on commonly used reservation times. When the washing start time arrives, the server sends a start washing command to the washing machine. The washing machine receives the start washing command and begins washing. When the washing machine finishes washing, it shuts down.

[0042] The server determines the wash start time based on commonly scheduled times (wash completion times) in several ways. One method is for the washing machine or server to determine the start time based on the wash completion time, as well as the quantity, quality, and material of the clothes to be washed. When the wash start time arrives, the washing machine begins washing, and it generally ensures that the wash is completed accurately within the commonly scheduled time. When the wash is complete, the washing machine shuts down, ending the delayed standby period to improve safety and extend the washing machine's lifespan. Alternatively, the wash start time can also be determined based on commonly scheduled wash completion times and the duration of commonly used washing programs.

[0043] Furthermore, after the washing machine receives the first instruction and starts operating for a preset time, it activates the delayed standby function and the door locking function.

[0044] Most existing IoT washing machines do not allow remote start-up, meaning they cannot be started via a mobile app. This is because remote start-up makes it impossible to determine if there are children or pets inside the washing machine, posing a significant risk of injury. This invention avoids such safety issues by using a door locking function. Furthermore, normally, users put clothes into the washing machine first and then turn it on. However, it is possible that users turn on the machine first and then put clothes in. If the door lock function is executed immediately upon turning on the machine, an alarm will be triggered when the door is opened, leading to more complicated operations. This invention extends the time for the door lock function to be executed after the machine is turned on by activating the delayed standby and door lock functions after a preset time. This avoids the above-mentioned problems. It should be noted that the preset time for the machine to be turned on in this invention is less than the set shutdown time of the washing machine. Normally, when the washing machine is in an idle state, that is, when it has not received data from the server or the washing machine, it will automatically shut down after the set shutdown time, for example, 2 minutes. As a preferred embodiment, the preset time for the machine to be turned on in this invention is when the washing machine is about to shut down, for example, 1.9 minutes. In this case, the washing machine activates the delayed standby and door lock functions just before shutting down, which can maximize the extension of the door lock time. Furthermore, when the automatic second instruction sending function is activated, after the washing machine receives the first and second instructions and has been running for a preset time, the washing machine activates the delayed standby function, the scheduled wash function, and the door lock function.

[0045] As one possible implementation, during a preset time period before the usual scheduled time, the server queries the user again via a mobile app to confirm whether the wash will be performed at the usual scheduled time. If the query result is yes, the scheduled wash function is not canceled; if the query result is no, the scheduled wash function is canceled, and the wash completion time is entered by the user. This setting can serve as a reminder to the user, preventing them from being unable to get home on time after get off work and forgetting that they have started the scheduled wash function, resulting in the wash being completed early and clothes accumulating in the washing machine for a long time without being dried in time.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, as one possible implementation, the method for determining the commonly used fixed time period and commonly used scheduled time in the intelligent home appliance control method of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0047] Step S201: Determine whether the number of times the delayed standby function is activated within a certain power-on time period is greater than the first preset number. If so, proceed to step S202.

[0048] Step S202: Ask via mobile APP: Does the delayed standby function automatically start during the power-on period? If yes, proceed to step S203; otherwise, end the program directly.

[0049] Step S203: Determine that this time period is a commonly used fixed time period.

[0050] Step S204: Determine if the number of times the scheduled washing function has been activated at a certain scheduled wash completion time is greater than the second preset number. If yes, proceed to step S205; otherwise, end the program directly.

[0051] Step S205: Ask via mobile APP: Do you want to activate the scheduled washing function based on the scheduled wash completion time? If yes, proceed to step S206; otherwise, end the program directly.

[0052] Step S206: Determine that the scheduled wash completion time is a commonly used scheduled time.

[0053] like Figure 3 As shown, in one possible implementation, the intelligent home appliance control method of the present invention further includes the following detailed steps:

[0054] Step S301: The washing machine receives the power-on command.

[0055] Step S302: Turn on the washing machine at a fixed time period as usual.

[0056] Step S303: Determine whether the automatic first instruction issuance function is enabled? Read the determination result of step S202. If the determination result is yes, execute step S304. If the determination result is no, no operation is performed.

[0057] Step S304: Determine whether the automatic second instruction issuance function is enabled? Read the determination result of step S205. If the determination result is yes, execute step S305. If the determination result is no, execute step S306.

[0058] Step S306: After the preset power-on time, activate the delayed standby function and lock the door.

[0059] Step S305: After the machine has been powered on for the preset time, activate the delayed standby function and the scheduled washing function, and lock the door. Then proceed to step S307.

[0060] Step S307: Determine if the washing start time has been reached? If so, proceed to step S308.

[0061] Step S308: The washing machine starts washing and stops washing when the wash is finished.

[0062] Step S309: Turn off the washing machine.

[0063] In summary, the washing machine of this invention makes it more convenient and efficient for busy young people to use a washing machine. Before going to work, simply turning on the washing machine allows them to schedule a wash, making the machine more intelligent and saving users time. Furthermore, it ensures washing safety, extends the washing machine's lifespan, eliminates noise concerns, and prevents clothes from accumulating inside the machine for extended periods, thus avoiding odors and bacterial growth.

[0064] It should be noted that the above embodiments are merely used to illustrate the principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can adjust the above structure so that the present invention can be applied to more specific application scenarios.

[0065] For example, in an alternative implementation, the commonly used fixed time period can be a preset time period, that is, a time period set by the user according to their own behavioral habits. For example, if the user knows their own behavioral habits, such as being accustomed to booking laundry from 7:30 to 8:00 in the morning before going to work, then the booking time period is 7:30 to 8:00. As long as the time period is based on the user's behavioral habits, it does not deviate from the principle of the present invention, and therefore all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0066] For example, in another alternative implementation, the commonly used appointment time can be a preset time, that is, a time preset by the user based on their own behavioral habits. For example, if the user knows their own habitual appointment time, such as being used to making an appointment to finish washing at 17:30 in the evening, then the preset time is 17:30 in the evening. As long as the commonly used appointment time is based on the user's own behavioral habits, it does not deviate from the principle of the present invention, and therefore all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0067] In addition, the present invention also provides a smart home appliance, which includes a processor and a memory, the memory being adapted to store multiple program codes, the program codes being adapted to be loaded and run by the processor to perform the smart home appliance control method described in any of the above embodiments.

[0068] In addition, the present invention also provides a server, which is the server described in any of the above embodiments.

[0069] Finally, it should be noted that although this invention is described using a washing machine as an example, the smart home appliance of this invention can obviously also be applied to other washing devices. For example, the smart home appliance can also be applied to sock washing machines, shoe washing machines, clothes dryers, and even dishwashers.

[0070] Those skilled in the art will understand that the washing machine described above also includes other well-known structures, such as processors, controllers, and memories. These memories include, but are not limited to, random access memory (RAM), flash memory, read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), volatile memory, non-volatile memory, serial memory, parallel memory, or registers. Processors include, but are not limited to, CPLD / FPGA, DSP, ARM processors, and MIPS processors. To avoid unnecessarily obscuring the embodiments of this disclosure, these well-known structures are not shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0071] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart home appliance control method, characterized by, The control method comprises the following steps: The clothes processing device receives the start-up instruction, and uploads the start-up instruction information to the server; The server determines whether the first instruction automatic distribution function is enabled; When the first instruction automatic distribution function is enabled, the server acquires the current time and determines whether the current time is in a commonly used fixed time period; If yes, the server sends a first instruction to enable the delay standby function to the clothes processing device; The clothes processing device receives the first instruction and enables the delay standby function according to the first instruction; The commonly used fixed time period is determined based on the habits of the user. 2.The smart home control method of claim 1, characterized in that, The commonly used fixed time period is determined based on the following method: The server acquires the start-up time information and the start-up function information uploaded by the clothes processing device, and counts the start-up time period in which each start-up time is located and the number of times that the delay standby function is enabled; When the number of times that the delay standby function is enabled in a start-up time period is greater than a first preset number of times, the server sends prompt information about whether to automatically enable the delay standby function when starting up again in the start-up time period; The server receives feedback information, and when the feedback result is yes, the first instruction automatic distribution function is enabled, and the start-up time period is determined as the commonly used fixed time period. 3.The smart home control method of claim 1, characterized in that, The control method further comprises the following steps: When the first instruction automatic distribution function is enabled, the server determines whether a second instruction automatic distribution function is enabled; When the second instruction automatic distribution function is enabled, the server sends a second instruction to enable a commonly used reservation washing function based on a commonly used reservation time to the clothes processing device; The clothes processing device receives the second instruction and enables the reservation washing function according to the second instruction; The commonly used reservation time is determined based on the habits of the user. 4.The smart home control method of claim 3, wherein, The commonly used reservation time is determined based on the following method: The server acquires the reservation washing completion time information and the start-up function information uploaded by the clothes processing device, and counts the number of times that the reservation washing function is enabled at each reservation washing completion time; When the number of times that the reservation washing function is enabled at a reservation washing completion time is greater than a second preset number of times, the server sends prompt information about whether to enable the reservation washing function based on the reservation washing completion time; The server receives feedback information, and when the feedback result is yes, the second instruction automatic distribution function is enabled, and the reservation washing completion time is determined as the commonly used reservation time. 5.The intelligent home appliance control method of claim 4, characterized by, After the step of "the server sending prompt information about whether to enable the reservation washing function based on the reservation washing completion time", the control method further comprises the following steps: The server determines a washing start time based on the commonly used reservation time; When the washing start time is reached, the server sends a start washing instruction to the clothes processing device; The clothes processing device receives the start washing instruction and starts washing; When the clothes processing device finishes washing, the clothes processing device shuts down. 6.The intelligent home appliance control method of claim 4, characterized in that, The step of "the clothes processing device receiving the first instruction and enabling the delay standby function according to the first instruction" further comprises the following steps: After the clothes processing device receives the first instruction and starts up for a preset time, the clothes processing device starts a delay standby function and a door locking function.

7. A server, characterized by The server is configured to: After the clothes processing device receives a start-up instruction and uploads start-up instruction information to the server, the server determines whether a first instruction automatic distribution function is started; When the first instruction automatic distribution function is started, the server acquires a current time and determines whether the current time is in a commonly used fixed time period; If yes, the server sends a first instruction to start a delay standby function to the clothes processing device, so that the clothes processing device receives the first instruction and starts the delay standby function according to the first instruction; The commonly used fixed time period is determined based on the habits of the user.

8. The server of claim 7, wherein, The server is further configured to: When the first instruction automatic distribution function is started, the server determines whether a second instruction automatic distribution function is started; When the second instruction automatic distribution function is started, the server sends a second instruction to start a reservation washing function based on a commonly used reservation time to the clothes processing device, so that the clothes processing device receives the second instruction and starts the reservation washing function according to the second instruction; The commonly used reservation time is determined based on the habits of the user.

9. A smart home appliance, characterized by, The smart home appliance is configured to: When the clothes processing device receives a start-up instruction, the clothes processing device uploads start-up instruction information to the server, so that the server determines whether a first instruction automatic distribution function is started, and when the first instruction automatic distribution function is started, the server acquires a current time and determines whether the current time is in a commonly used fixed time period, and when the determination result is yes, the server sends a first instruction to start a delay standby function to the clothes processing device; The clothes processing device receives the first instruction and starts the delay standby function according to the first instruction; The commonly used fixed time period is determined based on the habits of the user. 10.The smart home appliance of claim 9, characterized in that, The smart home appliance is further configured to: The clothes processing device receives a second instruction to start a reservation washing function based on a commonly used reservation time and starts the reservation washing function according to the second instruction; The second instruction received by the clothes processing device is sent by the server when the first instruction automatic distribution function is started, the server determines whether a second instruction automatic distribution function is started, and the second instruction automatic distribution function is started; The commonly used reservation time is determined based on the habits of the user.

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