Display control method of clothing processing device

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of clothing processing devices, and discloses a display control method for clothing processing devices, wherein the clothing processing device comprises a first display unit and a second display unit, and during the operation of a laundry processing program, the first display unit is off-screen, and the second display unit displays information; when the clothing processing device receives a signal for switching display, the second display unit is controlled to be off-screen, and the first display unit is controlled to light up and display information. The clothing processing device of the present invention has two display units, and during the operation of the clothing processing device, the two display units can be controlled to switch display, which facilitates the user to understand the operation status of the clothing processing device in different situations, and improves the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of clothing processing devices, and in particular, relates to a display control method for a clothing processing device. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, only a single display screen is provided for the laundry processing device, and the display screen is either placed on the top of the machine body to display upwards, or is designed to be perpendicular to the ground. The former has the disadvantage that the user cannot clearly see the washing status from a distance during the washing process, while the latter has the disadvantage that the user often needs to bend or squat to be in a suitable viewing angle to see the displayed content clearly during operation, resulting in poor user experience.

[0003] The Chinese patent with application number 201822271512.8 discloses a clothing processing device, including a body and an upper cover, wherein the upper cover is installed on the top of the body, and further includes: a first display device, wherein the first display device is arranged on the upper cover, and displays the operation information of the clothing processing device; a second display device, wherein the second display device is arranged on the front side, and / or the left side, and / or the right side of the body. However, in the above scheme, the user can generally only observe the information on one display device at a time, and the simultaneous display of two display devices is not conducive to energy saving. At the same time, both display devices provide information feedback to the main control board. When the main control board controls the two display devices to display information at the same time, there is a problem of slow response speed, which affects the user experience.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a display control method for a clothing processing device capable of switching the display between two display units.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0007] A display control method for a laundry processing device, the laundry processing device comprising a first display unit and a second display unit, during the running of a laundry processing program, the first display unit is off screen, and the second display unit displays information;

[0008] When the laundry processing apparatus receives a signal for switching display, the second display unit is controlled to be off screen, and the first display unit is controlled to light up and display information.

[0009] Furthermore, after the first display unit lights up, if no operation signal from the user is received within the first preset time period T1, the first display unit is controlled to turn off the screen, and the second display unit is controlled to light up to display information.

[0010] Further, when the laundry processing device receives the signal for switching display, it is determined whether the remaining time of the current laundry processing program is greater than the second preset time T2;

[0011] If the judgment result is yes, the second display unit is controlled to be off, and the first display unit is controlled to light up and display information;

[0012] If the judgment result is no, controlling the second display unit to maintain the display state;

[0013] Preferably, if the clothing processing device determines that the remaining time of the current laundry processing program is less than or equal to the second preset time T2, the first display unit is controlled to keep the screen off, or the first display unit is controlled to display a prompt message that the laundry processing program is about to end.

[0014] Furthermore, during the operation of the laundry treatment program, the second display unit displays the operation status information of the laundry treatment device;

[0015] When the laundry processing device receives a signal for switching display, the operation status information is obtained and switched to be displayed on the first display unit;

[0016] Preferably, the first display unit is controlled to display the program setting key corresponding to the currently running laundry processing program.

[0017] Furthermore, during the running of the laundry treatment program, the second display unit displays the remaining time of the current laundry treatment program;

[0018] When the laundry processing apparatus receives a signal for switching display, the first display unit is controlled to display a plurality of processing stages of the current laundry processing program and remaining values ​​of parameters corresponding to the plurality of processing stages.

[0019] Furthermore, when the clothing processing device receives a signal for switching display, it controls the first display unit to display the processing stage setting keys corresponding to the multiple processing stages, and displays the remaining values ​​of the parameters corresponding to the processing stages at the corresponding positions of the multiple processing stage setting keys.

[0020] Further, when the laundry processing device receives a signal for switching display, the first display unit is controlled to display processing stage setting keys corresponding to the plurality of processing stages;

[0021] A remaining parameter display unit is provided on the first display unit; when the clothing processing device receives a signal indicating that any processing stage setting key is triggered, the remaining parameter display unit is controlled to display the remaining value of the parameter corresponding to the processing stage corresponding to the triggered processing stage setting key.

[0022] Furthermore, a remaining parameter display section is provided on the first display unit;

[0023] When the clothing processing device receives a signal to switch the display, the remaining parameter display part is controlled to display the remaining values ​​of the parameters corresponding to the multiple processing stages in the running order of the multiple processing stages, and at the same time, the first display unit is controlled to display the processing stage setting key corresponding to the processing stage currently displayed.

[0024] Furthermore, the first display unit is a touch display unit, and the signal for switching display is a signal that the first display unit is triggered;

[0025] Alternatively, the clothing processing device further comprises at least one operation button, and the signal for switching display is a signal that any one of the operation buttons is triggered.

[0026] Furthermore, the clothing processing device further comprises a distance sensing module for detecting the distance between the user and the clothing processing device, and the switching display signal comprises a signal detected by the distance sensing module that the distance between the user and the clothing processing device is less than a preset distance.

[0027] After adopting the above technical scheme, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0028] The clothing processing device of the present invention has a first display unit and a second display unit. During the operation of the clothing processing device, the two display units can be controlled to switch the display, which is convenient for the user to select a more appropriate display unit in different situations to understand the operation status of the clothing processing device, thereby improving the user experience.

[0029] When the clothing processing device of the present invention switches to the first display unit to display information, if no user operation information is received within a certain period of time, it can automatically switch back to the second display unit for display. In the case where the user's erroneous operation triggers the switching display, it can automatically recover, which is more intelligent.

[0030] If the clothing processing device of the present invention receives a signal for switching display when the clothing processing program is about to end, the second display unit is controlled to maintain the display state and the display switching operation is not performed, thereby avoiding the situation where the first display unit lights up and then turns off the screen quickly.

[0031] After receiving the signal for switching display, the clothing processing device of the present invention displays multiple processing stages of the current clothing processing program and the remaining values ​​of the parameters corresponding to the multiple processing stages through the first display unit, so that the user can understand the operation or setting status of different processing stages.

[0032] The clothes processing device of the present invention is provided with a distance sensing module, which controls the switching display between the first display unit and the second display unit by detecting the distance between the user and the clothes processing device, has a high degree of automation and is more convenient to operate.

[0033] The specific implementation modes of the present invention are further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] The accompanying drawings are part of the present invention and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. In the accompanying drawings:

[0035] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a clothing processing device of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 is a flow chart of a display control method according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the operation of the clothes processing device in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of switching display between the first display unit and the second display unit in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 5 is another flow chart of a display control method according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the display content of the first display unit in the third embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the first display unit displaying the remaining time of a washing program in the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the first display unit displaying the remaining soaking time in the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of the first display unit displaying the remaining washing time in the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of the first display unit displaying the remaining number of rinses in the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Fig.11 is a schematic diagram of the first display unit displaying the set dehydration time in the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Fig.12 It is a schematic diagram of the display process of the first display unit in the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] In the figure: 1. first display unit; 2. second display unit; 3. remaining parameter display unit; 4. processing stage setting key; 5. machine body.

[0048] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but are intended to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention but are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0050] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the directions or positional relationships indicated by the terms "up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0051] Embodiment 1

[0052] This embodiment provides a display control method for a clothes processing device. The clothes processing device in this embodiment includes but is not limited to a washing machine, a clothes dryer, a washer-dryer and a shoe washer.

[0053] like Figure 1 As shown, the clothing processing device in this embodiment includes a body 5, a first display unit 1 and a second display unit 2, wherein the first display unit 1 is arranged on the top surface of the body 5 to display upward, and the second display unit 2 is arranged on the side of the body 5 to display information toward the side of the body 5 or tilted upward.

[0054] The first display unit 1 and the second display unit 2 are displayed in different directions, so that the user can know the operating status of the clothing treatment device through different display units when in different positions. Specifically, when the user is next to the clothing treatment device when operating the clothing treatment device, the user can obtain information through the first display unit 1 that displays upward. During the operation of the clothing treatment device, when the user is a certain distance away from the clothing treatment device, the user can obtain the operating information of the clothing treatment device through the second display unit 2 that displays to the side.

[0055] like Figures 2 to 4As shown, the display control method in this embodiment includes: during the operation of the laundry processing program, the first display unit 1 is off, and the second display unit 2 displays information. When the laundry processing device receives a signal for switching display, the second display unit 2 is controlled to be off, and the first display unit 1 is controlled to light up and display information.

[0056] like Figure 4 As shown, the first display unit 1 in this embodiment is a touch display unit, and the signal for switching display is a signal that the first display unit 1 is triggered.

[0057] In this embodiment, the second display unit 2 displays the operation status information of the clothing treatment device during the operation of the clothing treatment program, such as the remaining time of the currently running clothing treatment program. When the clothing treatment device receives a signal for switching display, that is, a signal that the first display unit 1 is triggered, the operation status information is obtained and switched to the first display unit 1 for display, and the second display unit 2 is controlled to be off. Preferably, the clothing treatment device also controls the first display unit 1 to display the program setting key corresponding to the currently running clothing treatment program.

[0058] In the above scheme, after the clothes processing program starts running, the operation status information of the clothes processing device is displayed through the second display unit 2, and the user can also see the display content of the second display unit 2 at a position far away from the clothes processing device, so as to understand the operation status of the clothes processing device. The first display unit 1 is in the screen-off state at this time, which saves energy consumption on the one hand, reduces information feedback with the control system of the clothes processing device on the other hand, and ensures the response speed of the second display unit 2.

[0059] When the user approaches the laundry treatment device, the second display unit 2 is displayed sideways, which is not conducive to the user's observation. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, at this time, the user can switch the running status information to the first display unit 1 by touching the first display unit 1, and the clothing treatment device simultaneously controls the second display unit 2 to turn off the screen. The first display unit 1 also displays the program setting key corresponding to the currently running clothing treatment program, and the user can adjust the parameters of the clothing treatment program through the program setting key.

[0060] Another way of switching display in this embodiment is to set at least one operation button on the clothing processing device, and the signal for switching display is a signal that any one of the operation buttons is triggered. The operation button can be a start / pause button or a program setting button, etc. When the user approaches the clothing processing device, pressing any operation button can switch the operating status information to the first display unit 1 for display, and then the clothing processing device is operated through multiple operation buttons, and the clothing processing device displays the status information of the clothing processing device after the user's operation in real time through the first display unit 1.

[0061] In the above solution, the second display unit 2 may be a display screen having only a display function, or may be a control display unit having both a display function and a control function.

[0062] In a further solution of this embodiment, after the first display unit 1 lights up, if the laundry processing device does not receive an operation signal from the user within a first preset time T1, the first display unit 1 is controlled to be off, and the second display unit 2 is controlled to light up to display information. The first preset time T1 can be set to 30s to 1min.

[0063] In the above solution, if the clothing treatment device does not receive the user's operation information within a certain period of time, it can automatically switch back to the second display unit 2 for display, and the user does not need to manually switch the operation status information back to the second display unit 2 before leaving the clothing treatment device, which is more convenient. At the same time, if the user triggers the switching display by mistake, it can be automatically restored without user intervention, which is more intelligent.

[0064] like Figure 5 As shown, in a further solution of this embodiment, when the clothing processing device receives a signal for switching display, it first determines whether the remaining time of the current clothing processing program is greater than a second preset time T2.

[0065] If the judgment result is yes, the second display unit 2 is controlled to turn off the screen, and the first display unit 1 is controlled to light up and display information; if the judgment result is no, the second display unit 2 is controlled to maintain the display state.

[0066] Preferably, if the laundry processing device determines that the remaining time of the current laundry processing program is less than or equal to the second preset time T2, the first display unit 1 is controlled to remain in the off-screen state, or the first display unit 1 is controlled to display a prompt message indicating that the laundry processing program is about to end. The second preset time T2 can be set to 5 to 10 seconds.

[0067] In the above scheme, if the laundry processing device receives a signal for switching display when the laundry processing program is about to end, the second display unit 2 is controlled to maintain the display state and the display switching operation is not performed. When the laundry processing program is finished, the first display unit 1 and the second display unit 2 are both off-screen. At this time, if the display is still switched, the first display unit 1 will be off-screen again soon after lighting up, so there is no need to switch the operation status information to the first display unit 1 for display.

[0068] In this embodiment, the clothes processing device has a first display unit 1 and a second display unit 2 that display in different directions. When the user is near the clothes processing device, the user can obtain information through the first display unit 1, and when the user is far away from the clothes processing device, the user can obtain information through the second display unit 2. The user can operate the clothes processing device according to actual conditions, control the first display unit 1 and the second display unit 2 to switch the display, and thus select a more appropriate display unit for display, thereby improving the user experience.

[0069] Embodiment 2

[0070] like Figure 1 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and the above-mentioned embodiment 1 is that the clothing processing device also includes a distance sensing module for detecting the distance between the user and the clothing processing device, and the signal for switching display is a signal that the distance sensing module detects that the distance between the user and the clothing processing device is less than a preset distance.

[0071] In this embodiment, the clothing processing device detects the distance between the user and the clothing processing device in real time through the distance sensing module during the running of the clothing processing program. When the user approaches the clothing processing device, the distance detected by the distance sensing module is less than the preset distance, that is, the second display unit 2 is controlled to turn off the screen, and the first display unit 1 lights up to display information.

[0072] In a preferred solution of this embodiment, after the first display unit 1 lights up, when the distance detected by the distance sensing module is greater than a preset distance, the first display unit 1 is controlled to turn off the screen, and the second display unit 2 lights up to display information.

[0073] In the above scheme, the laundry processing device controls the switching display between the first display unit 1 and the second display unit 2 by detecting the distance between the user and the laundry processing device, without user operation, with a high degree of automation and more convenient operation.

[0074] Embodiment 3

[0075] like Figure 1 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and the above-mentioned embodiment 1 is that: during the operation of the laundry processing program, the second display unit 2 displays the remaining time of the current laundry processing program. When the laundry processing device receives a signal for switching display, the second display unit 2 is controlled to turn off the screen, and the first display unit 1 is controlled to display multiple processing stages of the current laundry processing program and the remaining values ​​of the parameters corresponding to the multiple processing stages.

[0076] like Figure 6As shown, when the clothes processing device receives the signal for switching display, the clothes processing device switches the remaining time of the current clothes processing program to the first display unit 1 for display. At the same time, the first display unit 1 also displays the processing stage setting keys 4 corresponding to the multiple processing stages, and displays the remaining values ​​of the parameters corresponding to the processing stages at the corresponding positions of the multiple processing stage setting keys 4.

[0077] The following combination Figure 6 The present embodiment is specifically described by taking a washing machine as an example. The clothes processing program is a washing program of the washing machine, and the multiple processing stages of the clothes processing program are multiple washing stages of the washing program.

[0078] After the washing machine receives the signal to switch the display, Figure 6 As shown, the first display unit 1 displays the remaining time of the current laundry program in the middle, which is 53 minutes. The laundry program includes multiple laundry stages, namely, a soaking stage, a washing stage, a rinsing stage, and a dehydration stage. The right part of the first display unit 1 displays multiple processing stage setting keys 4, specifically including a "soak" key, a "wash" key, a "rinse" key, and a "dehydration" key, which correspond to the soaking stage, the washing stage, the rinsing stage, and the dehydration stage in the laundry program, respectively. Below each processing stage setting key 4, the remaining value of the parameter corresponding to the corresponding laundry stage is displayed. The current remaining soaking time is 5 minutes, the remaining washing time is 20 minutes, the remaining rinsing times are 2 times, and the remaining dehydration time is 9 minutes.

[0079] In this embodiment, the clothing treatment device displays multiple processing stages of the current clothing treatment program and the remaining values ​​of the parameters corresponding to the multiple processing stages through the first display unit 1, so that the user can understand the operation or setting status of different processing stages after the clothing treatment program starts running. The remaining values ​​of the parameters corresponding to different processing stages are displayed one by one with the positions of the corresponding processing stage setting keys 4, which is concise and intuitive, and convenient for users to quickly obtain required information.

[0080] Embodiment 4

[0081] like Figure 7 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and the above-mentioned embodiment 3 is that: when the clothes processing device receives a signal for switching display, the first display unit 1 is controlled to display the processing stage setting keys 4 corresponding to multiple processing stages. The remaining parameter display part 3 is set on the first display unit 1. When the clothes processing device receives a signal triggered by any processing stage setting key 4, the remaining parameter display part 3 is controlled to display the remaining value of the parameter corresponding to the processing stage corresponding to the triggered processing stage setting key 4.

[0082] In a further solution of this embodiment, after receiving the signal that the processing stage setting key 4 is triggered, the clothing processing device determines the running process of the processing stage corresponding to the triggered processing stage setting key 4. If the processing stage is running, the remaining parameter display part 3 is controlled to display the remaining value of the parameter corresponding to the processing stage. If the processing stage has not started running, the remaining parameter display part 3 is controlled to display the set value of the parameter corresponding to the processing stage.

[0083] In the above scheme, the clothing processing device first determines the running progress of the processing stage. For the processing stage that has not started running, the remaining value of its parameter is also the set value. By directly displaying the set value of the parameter, the operation logic is simplified and the response speed is improved.

[0084] Preferably, if the processing stage corresponding to the processing stage setting key 4 triggered by the user has been completed, the remaining value displayed on the remaining parameter display part 3 is controlled to be 0, or a prompt message indicating that the processing stage has been completed is displayed.

[0085] In a further scheme of the present embodiment, when the remaining parameter display unit 3 displays the remaining value of the parameter corresponding to a certain processing stage, if the clothing processing device receives a signal that the processing stage setting key 4 corresponding to the processing stage is triggered again, the remaining parameter display unit 3 is controlled to display the total duration of the remaining processing stages, that is, the remaining duration of the clothing processing program.

[0086] In the above scheme, the user can obtain the remaining value of the parameter corresponding to the corresponding processing stage by triggering any processing stage setting key 4. When the user wants to know the total duration of the remaining processing stages, the user can trigger the same processing stage setting key 4 again to switch the display content of the remaining parameter display part 3, which is simple to operate.

[0087] In another scheme of this embodiment, after the remaining parameter display unit 3 starts to display the remaining value of the parameter corresponding to any processing stage, if no user operation signal is received within the third preset time length T3, the remaining parameter display unit 3 is controlled to display the total time length of the remaining processing stage.

[0088] Combine the following Figures 7 to 11 The display control method of this embodiment is specifically described by taking a washing machine as an example. The laundry processing program is a laundry program of the washing machine, and the multiple processing stages of the laundry processing program are multiple laundry stages of the laundry program.

[0089] like Figure 7As shown, when the washing machine receives the signal for switching display, the first display unit 1 lights up to display information, wherein the remaining parameter display unit 3 located in the middle shows that the remaining time of the current washing program is 53 minutes. The washing program includes multiple washing stages, namely, a soaking stage, a washing stage, a rinsing stage, and a dehydration stage. The part located on the right side of the remaining parameter display unit 3 displays multiple processing stage setting keys 4, specifically including a "soaking" key, a "washing" key, a "rinsing" key, and a "dehydration" key, which correspond to the soaking stage, the washing stage, the rinsing stage, and the dehydration stage in the washing program, respectively.

[0090] like Figure 8 As shown, the user triggers the "soak" button, and the washing machine receives the signal that the "soak" button is triggered, and controls the remaining parameter display unit 3 to display the current remaining soaking time as 5 minutes. The remaining parameter display unit 3 starts to display the remaining soaking time and then starts timing. After reaching the third preset time T3, the first display unit 1 is controlled to return to Figure 7 The display content shown.

[0091] The user can also continuously trigger a plurality of different processing stage setting keys 4, so that the remaining parameter display part 3 continuously displays the remaining values ​​of the parameters corresponding to the different washing stages.

[0092] Specifically, Figure 8 As shown, after the user triggers the "soak" key, the remaining parameter display unit 3 displays that the current remaining soaking time is 5 minutes.

[0093] At this time, if Fig. 9 As shown, the user triggers the "wash" button, and the washing machine receives the signal that the "wash" button is triggered, and controls the remaining parameter display unit 3 to display that the current remaining washing time is 20 minutes.

[0094] Afterwards, if Fig.10 As shown, the user triggers the "rinse" button, and the washing machine receives the signal that the "rinse" button is triggered, and controls the remaining parameter display unit 3 to display that the current remaining number of rinses is 2 times.

[0095] Then, if Fig.11 As shown, the user triggers the "spin" button, and the washing machine receives the signal that the "spin" button is triggered, further determines that the spin stage has not started, and controls the remaining parameter display unit 3 to directly display the set spin time as 9 minutes.

[0096] In the above process, the remaining parameter display unit 3 starts to display the remaining value of the parameter corresponding to any washing stage and starts timing. If no operation signal from the user is received within the third preset time T3, the first display unit 1 is controlled to return to Figure 7 The display content shown.

[0097] In this embodiment, the first display unit 1 displays the processing stage setting key 4, and controls the remaining parameter display unit 3 to display the remaining value of the corresponding parameter by obtaining the processing stage setting key 4 triggered by the user. The user selects the processing stage that he wants to know by triggering the processing stage setting key 4, and the first display unit 1 only displays the remaining value of the parameter corresponding to the processing stage selected by the user, so that the user can obtain information more intuitively.

[0098] Embodiment 5

[0099] like Fig.12 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and the above-mentioned embodiment 3 is that a remaining parameter display part 3 is provided on the first display unit 1. When the laundry processing device receives a signal for switching display, the remaining parameter display part 3 is controlled to sequentially display the remaining values ​​of the parameters corresponding to the multiple processing stages according to the running order of the multiple processing stages, and at the same time, the first display unit 1 is controlled to display the processing stage setting key 4 corresponding to the processing stage currently displayed.

[0100] Specifically, after the first display unit 1 lights up, the remaining parameter display unit 3 sequentially displays the remaining values ​​of the parameters corresponding to the multiple processing stages, and at the same time, the multiple processing stage setting keys 4 located on the right side of the remaining parameter display unit 3 sequentially light up in the same order. The user can know the processing stage corresponding to the currently displayed remaining value according to the currently lit processing stage setting key 4.

[0101] In another scheme, after the first display unit 1 lights up, multiple processing stage setting keys 4 light up at the same time with a first brightness. When the remaining parameter display part 3 displays the remaining value of the parameter of a certain processing stage, the corresponding processing stage setting key 4 is displayed with a second brightness higher than the first brightness.

[0102] In another embodiment, after the first display unit 1 lights up, multiple processing stage setting keys 4 light up at the same time. When the remaining parameter display part 3 displays the remaining value of the parameter of a certain processing stage, the corresponding processing stage setting key 4 flashes on the first display unit 1.

[0103] In the preferred solution of this embodiment, a remaining parameter display key can also be set on the first display unit 1. After the clothing processing device receives the signal for switching display, the first display unit 1 lights up, and the remaining parameter display unit 3 displays the remaining time of the current clothing processing program. When the clothing processing device receives the signal that the remaining parameter display key is triggered, the remaining parameter display unit 3 and the multiple processing stage setting keys 4 are controlled to cooperate to display the remaining values ​​of the parameters corresponding to each processing stage.

[0104] Further, the first display unit 1 displays each processing stage in sequence starting from the initial processing stage of the currently running laundry processing program. For a processing stage that has completed running, the remaining value displayed by the remaining parameter display unit 3 is 0, or a prompt message indicating that the processing stage has completed running is displayed. Alternatively, the first display unit 1 displays the processing stage setting key 4 corresponding to the uncompleted processing stage at the third brightness, and displays the processing stage setting key 4 corresponding to the completed processing stage at a fourth brightness different from the third brightness.

[0105] In the above solution, the first display unit 1 displays all the processing stages in the currently running laundry processing program in sequence according to the running order of the processing stages, fully presenting the running process of the entire laundry processing program. The first display unit 1 displays the completed processing stage and the uncompleted processing stage in different ways, facilitating the user to more intuitively distinguish the running progress of the currently running laundry processing program.

[0106] In another solution of this embodiment, the first display unit 1 displays the remaining processing stages in sequence starting from the currently running processing stage. The first display unit 1 skips the processing stages that have completed running without displaying them, which can complete a round of display faster and at the same time fully meet the user's need to understand the running progress of the currently running processing stage and the set parameters of the subsequent processing stages.

[0107] Preferably, each processing stage has a preset display duration T. After the laundry processing device receives a signal to switch the display, it compares the remaining duration t of the currently running processing stage with the display duration T. If t < T, it controls the first display unit 1 to skip the currently running processing stage and display the remaining processing stages in sequence starting from the next processing stage.

[0108] In the above solution, when the remaining duration t of the currently running processing stage is less than its display duration T, it controls the first display unit 1 to skip this processing stage, avoiding the situation where the first display unit 1 is still displaying this processing stage even though it has completed running, causing misunderstanding to the user.

[0109] In a further solution of this embodiment, for a laundry processing device provided with a remaining parameter display key, during the process of the remaining parameter display unit 3 displaying the remaining values of the parameters corresponding to multiple processing stages, if the laundry processing device receives a signal that the remaining parameter display key is triggered again, it controls the remaining parameter display unit 3 to display the total duration of the remaining processing stages.

[0110] In the above scheme, the user controls the first display unit 1 to sequentially display the remaining values ​​of different processing stages and corresponding parameters by triggering the remaining parameter display key. When the user wants to know the total duration of the remaining processing stage, the remaining parameter display key can be triggered again to switch the display content of the remaining parameter display unit 3, which is simple to operate.

[0111] In another solution of this embodiment, after the first display unit 1 completes N rounds of displaying the remaining values ​​of multiple processing stages and corresponding parameters, it controls the remaining parameter display unit 3 to display the total duration of the remaining processing stages, where N is a set value.

[0112] In the above scheme, N is preferably set to 1 to 3 times, and can also be adjusted by the user according to personal habits. The first display unit 1 can automatically switch the display content after completing several rounds of display, so that the remaining parameter display part 3 displays the remaining time of the clothing treatment program, which is more convenient.

[0113] Combine the following Fig.12 The display control method of this embodiment is specifically described by taking a washing machine as an example. The laundry processing program is a laundry program of the washing machine, and the multiple processing stages of the laundry processing program are multiple laundry stages of the laundry program, specifically including a soaking stage, a washing stage, a rinsing stage, and a dehydration stage.

[0114] like Fig.12 As shown, after the washing machine receives the signal for switching display, it controls the first display unit 1 to light up and display information. The display process of the first display unit 1 is as follows:

[0115] (1) The "soak" key flashes, and at the same time the remaining parameter display unit 3 is controlled to display the current remaining soaking time as 5 minutes. After a preset display time T, such as 5 seconds, the "soak" key stops flashing;

[0116] (2) The "Wash" button starts flashing, and the remaining parameter display unit 3 is controlled to display the current remaining washing time as 20 minutes. After the preset display time T, the "Wash" button stops flashing;

[0117] (3) The "Rinse" button starts flashing, and the remaining parameter display unit 3 is controlled to display the current remaining number of rinses as 2. After a preset display time T, the "Rinse" button stops flashing;

[0118] (4) The "Spin" key starts flashing, and at the same time the remaining parameter display unit 3 is controlled to display the current remaining spin time as 9 minutes. After the preset display time T, the "Spin" key stops flashing.

[0119] The above steps (1) to (4) are performed in a loop until the first display unit 1 turns off. Alternatively, after the above steps (1) to (4) are performed N times, all the processing stage setting keys 4 are controlled to stop flashing, and the remaining parameter display unit 3 is controlled to display the total duration of the remaining washing stage. For a washing machine provided with a remaining parameter display key, when the user triggers the remaining parameter display key during the process of the above steps (1) to (4) being performed in a loop, all the processing stage setting keys 4 are controlled to stop flashing, and the remaining parameter display unit 3 is controlled to display the total duration of the remaining washing stage.

[0120] In the preferred solution of this embodiment, the display of the total duration of the remaining washing stages can also be added to the above cycle. When the remaining parameter display unit 3 displays the total duration of the remaining washing stages, the setting keys 4 for each processing stage are not displayed, or the setting keys 4 for each processing stage are displayed with the same brightness without flashing.

[0121] In this embodiment, the first display unit 1 is controlled to automatically display the remaining values ​​of multiple processing stages and their parameters in sequence, which is easy to operate and provides a good user experience.

[0122] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment, it is not used to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this patent can make some changes or modify the technical contents suggested above into equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention still fall within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A display control method for a clothes processing device, wherein the clothes processing device comprises a first display unit and a second display unit, characterized in that: During the running of the laundry processing program, the first display unit is off screen and the second display unit displays information; When the laundry processing device receives a signal for switching display, if it is determined that the remaining time of the current laundry processing program is greater than the second preset time T2, the second display unit is controlled to turn off the screen, and the first display unit is controlled to light up to display information, otherwise the second display unit is controlled to keep the display state; After the first display unit lights up, if no operation signal from the user is received within the first preset time period T1, the first display unit is controlled to turn off the screen, and the second display unit is controlled to light up to display information.

2. The display control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: If the clothing processing device determines that the remaining time of the current laundry processing program is less than or equal to the second preset time T2, the first display unit is controlled to keep the screen off, or the first display unit is controlled to display a prompt message that the laundry processing program is about to end.

3. The display control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: During the operation of the laundry processing program, the second display unit displays the operation status information of the laundry processing device; When the laundry processing device receives a signal for switching display, the operation status information is obtained and switched to be displayed on the first display unit.

4. The display control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: At the same time, the first display unit is controlled to display the program setting key corresponding to the currently running laundry processing program.

5. The display control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: During the running of the laundry treatment program, the second display unit displays the remaining time of the current laundry treatment program; When the laundry processing apparatus receives a signal for switching display, the first display unit is controlled to display a plurality of processing stages of the current laundry processing program and remaining values ​​of parameters corresponding to the plurality of processing stages.

6. The display control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the laundry processing device receives a signal for switching display, the first display unit is controlled to display the processing stage setting keys corresponding to the multiple processing stages, and the remaining values ​​of the parameters corresponding to the processing stages are displayed at the corresponding positions of the multiple processing stage setting keys.

7. The display control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the laundry processing device receives a signal for switching display, the first display unit is controlled to display processing stage setting keys corresponding to a plurality of processing stages; A remaining parameter display unit is provided on the first display unit; when the clothing processing device receives a signal indicating that any processing stage setting key is triggered, the remaining parameter display unit is controlled to display the remaining value of the parameter corresponding to the processing stage corresponding to the triggered processing stage setting key.

8. The display control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first display unit is provided with a remaining parameter display part; When the clothing processing device receives a signal to switch display, the remaining parameter display part is controlled to display the remaining values ​​of the parameters corresponding to multiple processing stages in sequence according to the running order of the multiple processing stages, and at the same time, the first display unit is controlled to display the processing stage setting key corresponding to the processing stage currently displayed.

9. The display control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The first display unit is a touch display unit, and the signal for switching display is a signal that the first display unit is triggered; Alternatively, the clothing processing device further comprises at least one operation button, and the signal for switching display is a signal that any one of the operation buttons is triggered.

10. The display control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The laundry processing device further comprises a distance sensing module for detecting the distance between the user and the laundry processing device, and the switching display signal comprises a signal detected by the distance sensing module that the distance between the user and the laundry processing device is less than a preset distance.

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