Control methods and clothing management system

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of clothing management technology, specifically providing a control method and a clothing management system. The clothing management system includes a smart wardrobe and a washing and care device. The method includes: when a user takes clothes out of the wardrobe, determining whether the clothes have left the wardrobe after being taken out; if the clothes have left the wardrobe, obtaining the time the clothes entered the wardrobe and recording it as a first time; determining whether the clothes have left the wardrobe again within a first set time period after entering; if the determination result is "no", determining whether the clothes have been washed and cared for by the washing and care device within the time period from the first time to the current time; and selectively prompting the clothing management system to send a reminder to the user that the clothes need washing and care based on the determination result. With this setting, when clothes worn by the user are forgotten and cannot be washed and cared for in a timely manner, a reminder can be sent to the user to remind them to wash and care for the clothes, so that the clothes can be washed and cared for promptly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing management technology, specifically providing a control method for a clothing management system and a clothing management system. Background Technology

[0002] Some clothes worn by users, especially summer clothes, may accidentally slip into the gap between the bed and the wall or behind the sofa back. If worn clothes are not washed, they will become moldy and smelly over time. They are not easy to clean and may be damaged during cleaning, causing great trouble for users.

[0003] Therefore, a new technical solution is needed in this field to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problem, namely, to solve the problem that if clothes worn by users are not washed for a long time, they are prone to mold and odor.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a control method for a clothing management system, the clothing management system including a smart wardrobe and a washing and care device, the control method comprising: when a user takes clothes out of the smart wardrobe, determining whether the clothes have left the wardrobe after being taken out; if it is determined that the clothes have left the wardrobe, obtaining the time when the clothes entered the wardrobe and recording it as a first time; determining whether the clothes have left the wardrobe again within a first set time period after entering the wardrobe; if the determination result is "no", determining whether the clothes have been washed and cared for by the washing and care device within the time period from the first time to the current time; and selectively causing the clothing management system to issue a prompt to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared for based on the determination result.

[0006] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the step of "selectively prompting the clothing management system to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared for according to the judgment result" specifically includes: if it is determined that the clothes have not been washed and cared for by the washing and care equipment from the first time to the current time, then the clothing management system prompts the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared for.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the above control method, before executing the step of "causing the clothing management system to issue a reminder to the user that the clothes need washing and care", the control method further includes: obtaining the last time the clothes left the house, denoted as a second time; calculating the duration between the second time and the first time, denoted as the outing duration; comparing the outing duration with a second set duration; and if the outing duration is less than the second set duration, causing the clothing management system to issue a reminder to the user that the clothes need washing and care.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the above control method, the control method further includes: if the duration of absence is greater than or equal to the second set duration, determining whether the owner of the clothes has returned home between the first time and the second time; if the owner of the clothes has not returned home, causing the clothing management system to issue a reminder to the user that the clothes need washing and care; if the owner of the clothes has returned home, not causing the clothing management system to issue a reminder to the user that the clothes need washing and care.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the above control method, the control method further includes: when it is detected that the clothes are being washed and cared for by the washing and care equipment, obtaining the time elapsed from the end of the washing and care equipment operation to the current time, and recording it as the drying time; obtaining the weather information after the end of the washing and care equipment operation; obtaining a corresponding preset drying time based on the weather information; and selectively causing the clothing management system to issue a prompt to the user to collect the clothes from the drying area based on the drying time and the preset drying time.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the step of "selectively prompting the clothing management system to collect the clothes from the drying system based on the drying time and the preset drying time" specifically includes: comparing the drying time with the preset drying time; if the drying time is longer than the preset drying time, then prompting the clothing management system to collect the clothes from the drying system.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the above control method, the clothing management system further includes a first RFID reader, which is installed on the smart wardrobe and is capable of reading RFID tags on all clothes hanging in the smart wardrobe.

[0012] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the clothing management system further includes a second RFID reader, which is configured to read the RFID tag on the clothing when the user leaves and enters the house. The step of "determining whether the clothing has been taken out of the smart wardrobe" specifically includes: determining whether the RFID tag on the clothing has been read by the second RFID reader after the clothing has been taken out of the smart wardrobe.

[0013] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the clothing management system further includes a third RFID reader, which is installed on the washing and care equipment. The third RFID reader is capable of reading the RFID tags on the clothes that have been washed and cared for by the washing and care equipment. The step of "determining whether the clothes have been washed and cared for by the washing and care equipment from the first time to the current time" specifically includes: determining whether the RFID tags on the clothes have been read by the third RFID reader from the first time to the current time.

[0014] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a clothing management system, including a server configured to perform the control method described above.

[0015] Those skilled in the art will understand that, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the clothing management system includes a smart wardrobe and a washing and care device. The control method of the present invention includes: when a user takes clothes out of the smart wardrobe, determining whether the clothes have left the wardrobe after being taken out; if it is determined that the clothes have left the wardrobe, obtaining the time when the clothes entered the wardrobe and recording it as a first time; determining whether the clothes have left the wardrobe again within a first set time period after entering the wardrobe; if the determination result is "no", determining whether the clothes have been washed and cared for by the washing and care device within the time period from the first time to the current time; and selectively causing the clothing management system to send a reminder to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared for based on the determination result. With this setting, when clothes worn by the user cannot be washed and cared for in a timely manner due to being forgotten or other reasons, a reminder can be sent to the user to remind them to wash and care for the clothes so that the clothes can be washed and cared for in a timely manner.

[0016] Furthermore, the control method of the present invention also includes: when it is detected that the clothes are being washed and cared for by the washing and care equipment, obtaining the time elapsed from the end of the washing and care equipment operation to the current time, and recording it as the drying time; obtaining the weather information after the end of the washing and care equipment operation; obtaining the corresponding preset drying time based on the weather information; and selectively prompting the clothing management system to send a reminder to the user to collect the clothes after drying based on the drying time and the preset drying time. With this setting, the user can be promptly reminded to collect the clothes when they are dry, to avoid the clothes accumulating dust or discoloring due to prolonged drying. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the control method for the clothing management system of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2This is a flowchart of an embodiment of the control method for the clothing management system of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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 present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[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 although the steps of the control method of the present invention are described in a specific order in this application, this order is not restrictive. Without departing from the basic principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can perform the steps in different orders. For example, the execution order of acquiring the drying time and the weather information after the washing and care equipment has finished operating in the control method of the present invention can be interchanged or performed simultaneously.

[0022] The clothing management system of the present invention includes a smart wardrobe and a washing and care device. Users can hang clothes in the smart wardrobe, and the washing and care device can wash and care for the clothes, such as a washing machine, a dryer, or a washer-dryer combo.

[0023] First refer to Figure 1 ,in, Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the control method for the clothing management system of the present invention.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, the control method of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0025] S100: After a user takes clothes out of the smart wardrobe, determine whether the clothes have been taken out of the door since then;

[0026] S200: If it is determined that the clothes have been outside, then obtain the time when the clothes entered the door and record it as the first time;

[0027] S300: Determines whether the clothes have left the door within a first set time period after entering the door;

[0028] S400: If the judgment result is "no", then determine whether the clothes have been washed or treated by washing and care equipment (including water washing, dry cleaning, steam washing or air washing, etc.) from the first time to the current time.

[0029] S500: Based on the judgment result, selectively prompt the clothing management system to send a reminder to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared for.

[0030] For example, the first set duration is 3 days. When clothes are taken out of the closet, they are detected to have been outside, indicating that the clothes have most likely been worn by the user outside. The time when the clothes entered the closet (first time) is obtained, for example, the time of entry is 18:00 on January 1, 2021. Next, it is determined whether the clothes have been washed and cared for by washing and care equipment between 18:00 on January 1 and 18:00 on January 4. Based on the determination result, the clothing management system selectively sends a reminder to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared for.

[0031] With this setting, when clothes worn by a user cannot be washed or cared for in a timely manner due to being forgotten or other reasons, the system can send a reminder to the user to wash and care for the clothes so that they can be washed and cared for promptly.

[0032] It should be noted that the first set duration is not limited to the above-mentioned 3 days. For example, it can also be 2 days or 4 days. Such adjustments and changes to the specific value of the first set duration do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention and should be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0033] In addition, it should be noted that the first set duration can be set to different values ​​for different types of clothing. For example, for some summer clothes, the corresponding first set duration value can be set to a smaller value, while for some winter clothes, the corresponding first set duration value can be set to a larger value.

[0034] In addition, it should be noted that the specific value of the first set duration can also be customized by the user through a terminal APP or an input device set on the wardrobe.

[0035] Preferably, such as Figure 2 As shown, the step of "selectively prompting the garment management system to send a reminder to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared for based on the judgment result" specifically includes: if it is determined that the clothes have not been washed and cared for by the washing and care equipment from the first time to the current time, then the garment management system will send a reminder to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared for.

[0036] If the clothes have not left the house within the first set time period after entering the garment and have not been washed or cared for by the washing and care equipment, it can be determined that the clothes may have been forgotten. In this case, the garment management system will send a reminder to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared for as soon as possible.

[0037] For example, a voice module can be installed on the smart wardrobe. When it is determined that the user needs to be reminded that the clothes need washing and care, the voice module can issue a voice prompt. For example, the voice module can play "Your XX clothes have not been worn for a long time, please wash and care for them as soon as possible"; or, the smart wardrobe can be connected to the user's mobile phone to remind the user to wash and care for the clothes by sending a message, etc. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0038] It should be noted that if it is determined that the garment has been washed and cared for by the washing and care equipment between the first time and the current time, the garment management system will not send a prompt to the user that the garment needs to be washed and cared for.

[0039] Preferably, before executing the step of "causing the clothing management system to issue a reminder to the user that the clothes need washing and care", the control method of the present invention further includes the following steps:

[0040] Get the last time the garment was taken out, and record it as the second time; calculate the duration between the second time and the first time, and record it as the outing duration; compare the outing duration with the second set duration; if the outing duration is less than the second set duration, the garment management system will send a reminder to the user that the garment needs to be washed and cared for.

[0041] This setup eliminates the possibility that the clothing was taken to a professional care facility for treatment, thus improving the accuracy of the assessment.

[0042] For example, the second set duration is 24 hours. If the time spent outside is less than 24 hours, that is, the time from the last time the clothes left the house to the last time they came back in is less than 24 hours, the short time spent outside indicates that the clothes are unlikely to be taken to a professional place (dry cleaner, etc.) for cleaning and care during this period. In this case, the clothing management system will send a reminder to the user that the clothes need to be cleaned and cared for.

[0043] It should be noted that the value of the second set duration is not limited to the aforementioned 24 hours. In practical applications, those skilled in the art can reasonably set the specific value of the second set duration according to the washing and care time of clothes in professional settings.

[0044] Preferably, the control method of the present invention further includes: if the time spent away from home is greater than or equal to a second set time, determining whether the owner of the clothes has returned home between the first time and the second time; if the owner of the clothes has not returned home, causing the clothing management system to issue a reminder to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared for; if the owner of the clothes has returned home, not causing the clothing management system to issue a reminder to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared for.

[0045] If the duration of the outing is greater than or equal to the second set duration, it is further determined whether the owner of the clothing has returned home during this period. If the owner of the clothing has not returned home, it means that the owner of the clothing has been out all along, possibly taking the clothing on a business trip or vacation. This further indicates that the clothing is less likely to have been taken to a dry cleaner or other similar place for cleaning and care. In this case, the clothing management system will send a reminder to the user that the clothing needs to be cleaned and cared for.

[0046] Conversely, if the owner of the garment returned home during this period, meaning the garment had been away from home for a long time and the owner had not been away for an extended period, it can be determined that the garment was likely taken to a dry cleaner or similar facility for cleaning and care. In this case, the garment management system should not send a notification to the user that the garment needs cleaning and care.

[0047] It should be noted that each family typically has multiple family members, and each family member has their own clothes. That is, each piece of clothing corresponds to a specific family member, who is the owner of the clothing. An image acquisition device (such as a camera) can be installed in the user's home. By analyzing the image information captured by the image acquisition device, it can be determined whether the owner of the clothing returned home during the period the clothing was away. Preferably, the control method of the present invention further includes the following steps: when the clothing is detected to be being washed by the washing and care equipment, the duration from the end of the washing and care equipment operation to the current time is obtained and recorded as the drying time; the weather information after the washing and care equipment operation ends is obtained; based on the weather information, a corresponding preset drying time is obtained; based on the drying time and the preset drying time, the clothing management system selectively sends a prompt to the user to collect the dried clothing.

[0048] With this setting, users can be promptly reminded to bring their clothes in after they are dry, preventing discoloration and other problems caused by prolonged drying.

[0049] For example, the clothing management system of the present invention has a timer installed in its server. The washing and care equipment and the smart wardrobe are both connected to the server. When the washing and care equipment finishes running, it sends a signal to the server. After receiving the signal from the washing and care equipment, the server starts the timer and records the time after the washing and care equipment finishes running, i.e. the drying time. The drying time can be used to determine how long the clothes have been drying.

[0050] The weather information may include ambient temperature, ambient humidity, wind speed, and light intensity. In a preferred embodiment, the weather information includes ambient temperature and ambient humidity.

[0051] It should be noted that ambient temperature and humidity can be collected directly by sensors, or obtained through weather forecasts, etc. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of this invention and should be limited to the protection scope of this invention.

[0052] It should also be noted that after obtaining the weather information, the corresponding preset drying time should be obtained. In practical applications, those skilled in the art can set corresponding preset drying times for different weather conditions based on experiments or experience, and compile a weather information and preset drying time comparison table. In this way, after obtaining the weather information, the preset drying time corresponding to the weather information can be obtained through the preset weather information and preset drying time comparison table.

[0053] Preferably, the step of "selectively prompting the clothing management system to collect the clothes after drying, based on the drying time and the preset drying time" specifically includes: comparing the drying time with the preset drying time; if the drying time is longer than the preset drying time, then prompting the clothing management system to collect the clothes after drying.

[0054] After obtaining the drying time and the preset drying time, the drying time is compared with the preset drying time to determine the difference. If the drying time is greater than the preset drying time, it means that the clothes have dried. The clothing management system will then send a prompt to the user to collect the clothes, reminding the user to collect the dried clothes as soon as possible.

[0055] For example, similar to the clothing management system prompting users that their clothes need washing and care, a voice module can be set up in the smart wardrobe or washing and care device. When it is determined that a prompt to collect the dried clothes needs to be issued to the user, the voice module can issue a voice prompt, such as "Your clothes are dry, please collect them as soon as possible"; or, the server of the clothing management system can be connected to the user's mobile phone to prompt the user to collect the dried clothes by sending a message, etc. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0056] It should be noted that if the drying time is not greater than the preset drying time, it means that the clothes have not been drying for a long time and are probably not dry yet. In this case, the clothing management system will not send a prompt to the user to collect the clothes.

[0057] Preferably, the clothing management system of the present invention further includes a first RFID reader, which is installed on the smart wardrobe and is capable of reading the RFID tags on all clothes hanging in the smart wardrobe.

[0058] When a user hangs clothes in the smart wardrobe, the RFID tag on the clothes will be read by the first RFID reader. If the RFID tag on the clothes cannot be read by the first RFID reader, it means that the user has taken the clothes out of the wardrobe. Conversely, if the RFID tag on the clothes can still be read by the first RFID reader, it means that the user has not taken the clothes out of the wardrobe.

[0059] It should be noted that an image acquisition device can also be installed inside the smart wardrobe to capture images of the wardrobe's interior. Analysis of these images can then determine whether the user has removed clothing from the smart wardrobe. Such flexible adjustments and modifications do not deviate from the principles and scope of this invention and should be limited to the protection scope of this invention. Of course, the preferred implementation method is the one using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to determine whether the user has removed clothing from the smart wardrobe.

[0060] In addition, it should be noted that each garment's RFID tag stores information that reveals the garment's owner, material, style, color, size, and other characteristics. Each RFID tag corresponds to a garment, meaning that each garment has its own unique RFID tag.

[0061] Furthermore, it should be noted that the first RFID reader in the above embodiments may include multiple reading units for reading RFID tags, or it may include only one reading unit with a large reading range that can simultaneously meet the reading needs of all RFID tags.

[0062] Preferably, the clothing management system of the present invention further includes a second RFID reader, which is configured to read the RFID tag on the clothing when the clothing leaves the house and enters the house.

[0063] The steps to "determine whether the clothes have left the house after being taken out of the smart wardrobe" specifically include: determining whether the RFID tag on the clothes has been read by a second RFID reader after the clothes have been taken out of the smart wardrobe.

[0064] For example, a second RFID reader can be placed outside the user's door. When determining whether clothes have left the house after being taken out of the smart wardrobe, it can be checked whether the RFID tag on the clothes has been identified by the second RFID reader after being taken out of the smart wardrobe. If the RFID tag on the clothes has been identified by the second RFID reader, it means that the clothes have left the house.

[0065] It should be noted that the second RFID reader can be equipped with two reading units: a first reading unit and a second reading unit. The first reading unit is located inside the user's doorway and is used to read the RFID tag on the clothing when leaving the house, while the second reading unit is located outside the user's doorway and is used to read the RFID tag on the clothing when entering the house. Alternatively, the second RFID reader can be placed outside the user's doorway, and a sensor can be placed outside the user's doorway to work with the second RFID reader to distinguish whether the RFID tag on the clothing was read when leaving the house or entering the house, etc. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should all be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0066] In a preferred embodiment, the second RFID reader is located outside the user's door. The clothing management system of the present invention also includes a power module and a sensor module. The power module is electrically connected to the second RFID reader and is configured to supply power to the second RFID reader only when the user's door is open. The sensor module is configured to send a signal to the server of the clothing management system when the sensor module detects someone approaching the user's home.

[0067] In other words, the second RFID reader is placed outside the user's door and equipped with an independent power module. The power module only supplies power to the second RFID reader when the user's door is detected to be open. In other words, the second RFID reader only performs reading operations when the user's door is open. Furthermore, a sensor module (such as an infrared sensor or radar sensor) is placed outside the user's door. When the sensor module detects someone approaching the user's home, it sends a signal to the clothing management system's server.

[0068] With the above setup, when a user returns from outside, the sensor module detects someone approaching and sends a signal to the server. When the user opens the door, the power module powers on the second RFID reader, which reads the RFID tags on the user's clothing and any other clothing they may be carrying, and sends the read RFID tag information to the server. When the user leaves, they first open the door, the power module powers on the second RFID reader, which reads the RFID tags on the user's clothing and any other clothing they may be carrying, and sends the read RFID tag information to the server. Only after the user leaves can the sensor module detect the user and send a signal to the server.

[0069] In other words, if the RFID tag information is received after the sensor module sends the signal, it is read when the clothes enter the door; conversely, if the RFID tag information is received before the sensor module sends the signal, the RFID tag information is read when the clothes leave the door.

[0070] Once the clothes entered the room, they never left again. The last time the RFID tag on the clothes was read by the second RFID reader is the last time the clothes entered the room, i.e., the first time. The second to last time the RFID tag on the clothes was read by the second RFID reader is the last time the clothes left the room, i.e., the second time.

[0071] It should be noted that a pressure-sensitive switch can be installed on the pivot side of the door frame of the user's door. The pressure-sensitive switch is connected between the power module and the second RFID reader. The pressure-sensitive switch is configured to be squeezed when the user's door is opened to a set angle, thereby connecting the power module and the second RFID reader.

[0072] It should also be noted that the RFID tag information of clothing usually also contains the owner's information. It is also possible to determine whether the owner returned home during the period when the clothing was away from home by checking whether other clothes of the owner were read by the second RFID reading module.

[0073] Preferably, the garment management system of the present invention further includes a third RFID reader, which is installed on the washing and care equipment and is capable of reading the RFID tags on the garments being washed and cared for by the washing and care equipment.

[0074] The steps to “determine whether the clothes have been washed or treated by the washing and care equipment within the time from the first time to the current time” specifically include: determining whether the RFID tag on the clothes has been read by a third RFID reader within the time from the first time to the current time.

[0075] If the RFID tag on the clothing is identified by a third RFID reader within the first time period up to the present time, it means that the clothing has been washed and treated by the washing and care equipment during this period; conversely, if the RFID tag on the clothing is not identified by the third RFID reader, it means that the clothing has not been washed and treated by the washing and care equipment during this period.

[0076] In summary, the wardrobe management system of the present invention includes a server, a smart wardrobe, a laundry and care device, a first RFID reader, a second RFID reader, and a third RFID reader. The smart wardrobe, the laundry and care device, and the first, second, and third RFID readers are all communicatively connected to the server. The first, second, and third RFID readers are respectively located in the smart wardrobe, at the user's doorstep, and on the laundry and care device. Each of the first, second, and third RFID readers uploads the information stored in the RFID tags on the clothing and the reading time to the server.

[0077] When a user takes clothes out of the smart wardrobe, the RFID tag on the clothes can no longer be read by the first RFID reader. When the server compares all the RFID tag information obtained this time with all the RFID tag information obtained last time, it will determine the RFID tag information on the clothes taken out of the wardrobe. Then it will determine whether the RFID tag on the clothes has been read by the second RFID reader after the clothes were taken out of the wardrobe. If it has been read by the second RFID reader, it is determined that the clothes have left the wardrobe. Then it will obtain the time when the RFID tag on the clothes was read by the second RFID reader when the clothes entered the wardrobe, that is, the first moment.

[0078] Once the clothes are brought in, if the RFID tag on the clothes is not read by the second RFID reader within the first set time period, it means that the clothes have not left the house within the first set time period. Next, it is determined whether the RFID tag on the clothes has been read by the third RFID reader from the first time period to the current time period. If it has not been read by the third RFID reader, it means that the clothes have not been washed or treated by the washing and care equipment during this period, and the clothing management system will send a reminder to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared for.

[0079] Finally, it should be noted that the server of the clothing management system of the present invention is capable of executing the above-described control method.

[0080] 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 control method for a clothing management system, the clothing management system comprising a smart wardrobe and washing and care equipment, characterized in that, The control method comprises: After the user takes clothes out of the smart wardrobe, it is determined whether the clothes have gone out of the door after being taken out of the smart wardrobe; If it is determined that the clothes have gone out of the door, the time when the clothes enter the door is obtained, which is recorded as a first time; It is determined whether the clothes have gone out of the door again within a first set time length after entering the door; If the determination result is "no", it is determined whether the clothes have been subjected to washing and caring by the washing and caring device within the first time to the current time; According to the determination result, the clothes management system is selectively prompted to send a prompt to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared; Before the step of "selectively prompting the clothes management system to send a prompt to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared", the control method further comprises: The time when the clothes last went out of the door is obtained, which is recorded as a second time; The time length between the second time and the first time is calculated, which is recorded as an outing time length; The outing time length is compared with a second set time length; If the outing time length is less than the second set time length, the clothes management system is prompted to send a prompt to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared; The control method further comprises: If the outing time length is greater than or equal to the second set time length, it is determined whether the owner of the clothes has returned home between the first time and the second time; If the owner of the clothes has not returned home, the clothes management system is prompted to send a prompt to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared; If the owner of the clothes has returned home, the clothes management system is not prompted to send a prompt to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized by, The step of "selectively prompting the clothes management system to send a prompt to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared according to the determination result" specifically comprises: If it is determined that the clothes have not been subjected to washing and caring by the washing and caring device within the first time to the current time, the clothes management system is prompted to send a prompt to the user that the clothes need to be washed and cared.

3. The control method according to claim 1, characterized by, The control method further comprises: When it is detected that the clothes are subjected to washing and caring by the washing and caring device, the time length from the end of the operation of the washing and caring device to the current time is obtained, which is recorded as an airing time length; The weather information after the end of the operation of the washing and caring device is obtained; According to the weather information, a corresponding preset airing time length is obtained; According to the airing time length and the preset airing time length, the clothes management system is selectively prompted to send a prompt to the user to collect the aired clothes.

4. The control method according to claim 3, characterized by, The step of "selectively prompting the clothes management system to send a prompt to the user to collect the aired clothes according to the airing time length and the preset airing time length" specifically comprises: The airing time length is compared with the preset airing time length; If the airing time length is greater than the preset airing time length, the clothes management system is prompted to send a prompt to the user to collect the aired clothes.

5. The control method according to claim 1, characterized by, The clothes management system further comprises a first RFID reader, which is arranged on the smart wardrobe and can read RFID tags on all clothes hung in the smart wardrobe.

6. The control method according to claim 1, characterized by, The clothes management system further comprises a second RFID reader, which is positioned to be able to read the RFID tag on the clothes when the clothes go out and in, The step of "judging whether the clothes have gone out after being taken out from the smart wardrobe" specifically comprises: judging whether the RFID tag on the clothes has been read by the second RFID reader after the clothes have been taken out from the smart wardrobe.

7. The control method according to claim 1, characterized by, The clothes management system further comprises a third RFID reader, which is arranged on the washing and caring device, and which is able to read the RFID tag on the clothes being washed and cared by the washing and caring device, The step of "judging whether the clothes have been washed and cared by the washing and caring device from the first time to the current time" specifically comprises: judging whether the RFID tag on the clothes has been read by the third RFID reader from the first time to the current time.

8. A laundry management system characterized by, The clothes management system further comprises a server, which is configured to be able to execute the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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