Dishwasher, dishwasher control method and device

Abstract

The present invention discloses a dishwasher, a dishwasher control method, and a dishwasher control device. The dishwasher control method includes: obtaining a time to wash the dishwasher; determining, based on the time to wash, the amount of dishware to be washed corresponding to the time to wash using a preset relationship between the wash time and the amount of dishware to be washed; and determining a washing parameter for the dishwasher based on the amount of dishware to be washed. The above method can accurately predict the amount of dishware to be washed by a user, thereby accurately determining the washing parameters for the dishwasher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electrical equipment, and in particular to a dishwasher, and a control method and device for the dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] As living standards continue to improve, dishwashers are becoming increasingly common in households. Their primary function is to automatically rinse everyday dishes and cooking utensils, bringing significant convenience to people's lives. However, current dishwasher washing parameters are determined by pre-programmed programs and cannot be adjusted to suit user habits. Often, the number of dishes programmed doesn't match the number of dishes the user needs to wash. Therefore, a dishwasher with a learning function, which can adapt parameters to the user's habits, is crucial. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of the present invention provide a dishwasher, a control method and a device for a dishwasher to solve the problem that washing parameters cannot be changed according to user habits.

[0004] According to a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for controlling a dishwasher, comprising the following steps: obtaining the time to be washed of the dishwasher; determining, based on the time to be washed, the amount of dishware to be washed corresponding to the time to be washed using a preset relationship between the washing time and the amount of dishware to be washed; and determining the washing parameters of the dishwasher based on the amount of dishware to be washed.

[0005] In combination with the first aspect, in the first embodiment of the first aspect, the control method of the dishwasher also includes: for any washing process of the dishwasher, respectively obtaining the washing time of the dishwasher and the humidity change rate during the drying process of the dishwasher, and determining the amount of dishwashing in the dishwasher according to the humidity change rate; according to multiple groups of the washing time and the amount of dishwashing corresponding to multiple washing processes, obtaining the relationship between the washing time and the amount of dishwashing.

[0006] In combination with the first embodiment of the first aspect, in the second embodiment of the first aspect, obtaining the humidity change rate during the drying process of the dishwasher includes: obtaining multiple humidity values ​​during the drying process of the dishwasher and the drying time corresponding to each of the humidity values; obtaining the humidity change rate during the drying process of the dishwasher based on the multiple humidity values ​​and the drying time.

[0007] In combination with the first embodiment of the first aspect, in the third embodiment of the first aspect, the control method of the dishwasher also includes: for any washing process of the dishwasher, obtaining the minimum humidity value of the dishwasher during the drying process; judging whether the minimum humidity value reaches a preset humidity threshold; when the minimum humidity value is greater than the humidity threshold, repeating the drying process.

[0008] In combination with the third embodiment of the first aspect, in the fourth embodiment of the first aspect, obtaining the minimum humidity value of the dishwasher during the drying process includes: obtaining multiple humidity values ​​during the drying process of the dishwasher; and selecting the minimum value from the multiple humidity values ​​to obtain the minimum humidity value.

[0009] In combination with the first aspect, in a fifth embodiment of the first aspect, the washing parameters of the dishwasher include at least one of the following: washing temperature and detergent dosage.

[0010] In combination with the first embodiment of the first aspect, in the second embodiment of the first aspect, the time to be washed and the washing time are at least one of the following: date, day of the week, breakfast on the date, lunch on the date, dinner on the date, breakfast on the day of the week, lunch on the day of the week, dinner on the day of the week.

[0011] According to the second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a control device for a dishwasher, comprising an acquisition module, a module for determining the amount of dishes to be washed, and a washing parameter determination module; the acquisition module is used to obtain the time to be washed of the dishwasher; the module for determining the amount of dishes to be washed is used to determine the amount of dishes to be washed corresponding to the time to be washed based on the time to be washed and the relationship between a preset washing time and the amount of dishes to be washed; the washing parameter determination module is used to determine the washing parameters of the dishwasher based on the amount of dishes to be washed.

[0012] According to a third aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a dishwasher, comprising a humidity sensor and a controller, wherein the humidity sensor and the controller are communicatively connected to each other, the controller stores computer instructions, and the controller executes the dishwasher control method described in the first aspect or any one of the embodiments of the first aspect by executing the computer instructions.

[0013] According to a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer instructions for causing the computer to execute the dishwasher control method described in the first aspect or any one of the embodiments of the first aspect.

[0014] The dishwasher, dishwasher control method, and dishwasher control device provided by the embodiments of the present invention obtain the time to be washed of the dishwasher; based on the time to be washed, use the relationship between a preset washing time and the amount of dishwashing to be washed to determine the amount of dishwashing to be washed corresponding to the time to be washed; and determine the washing parameters of the dishwasher based on the amount of dishwashing to be washed. This can accurately predict the amount of dishwashing to be washed by the user, thereby accurately determining the washing parameters of the dishwasher. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The features and advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood by referring to the accompanying drawings, which are schematic and should not be construed as limiting the present invention in any way. In the accompanying drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the flow of the dishwasher control method in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a flow chart of an example of a dishwasher control method in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the dishwasher control device in Example 2 of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] Example 1

[0021] Embodiment 1 of the present invention provides a method for controlling a dishwasher. Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of a dishwasher control method according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, the control method of the dishwasher of embodiment 1 of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0022] S101: Obtain the washing time of the dishwasher.

[0023] Specifically, the time to be washed is at least one of the following: date, day of the week, breakfast on date, lunch on date, dinner on date, breakfast on day of the week, lunch on day of the week, dinner on day of the week.

[0024] S102: According to the time to be washed, using a preset relationship between the washing time and the amount of dishwashing to be washed, determining the amount of dishwashing to be washed corresponding to the time to be washed.

[0025] Specifically, the relationship between the washing time and the amount of dishwashing can be constructed using the following method: for any washing process of the dishwasher, the washing time of the dishwasher and the humidity change rate during the drying process of the dishwasher are respectively obtained, and the amount of dishwashing in the dishwasher is determined according to the humidity change rate; based on multiple groups of the washing time and the amount of dishwashing corresponding to multiple washing processes, the relationship between the washing time and the amount of dishwashing is obtained.

[0026] Specifically, the humidity change rate during the drying process of the dishwasher can be obtained by the following method: obtaining multiple humidity values ​​during the drying process of the dishwasher and the drying time corresponding to each humidity value; and obtaining the humidity change rate during the drying process of the dishwasher based on the multiple humidity values ​​and the drying time.

[0027] Specifically, the washing time is at least one of the following: date, day of the week, breakfast on date, lunch on date, dinner on date, breakfast on day of the week, lunch on day of the week, dinner on day of the week.

[0028] S103: Determine washing parameters of the dishwasher according to the amount of dishes to be washed.

[0029] Specifically, the washing parameters of the dishwasher include at least one of the following: washing temperature and detergent dosage.

[0030] Furthermore, the control method of the dishwasher also includes: for any washing process of the dishwasher, obtaining the minimum humidity value of the dishwasher during the drying process; judging whether the minimum humidity value reaches a preset humidity threshold; when the minimum humidity value is greater than the humidity threshold, repeating the drying process.

[0031] Specifically, obtaining the minimum humidity value of the dishwasher during the drying process includes: obtaining multiple humidity values ​​of the dishwasher during the drying process; and selecting a minimum value from the multiple humidity values ​​to obtain the minimum humidity value.

[0032] The dishwasher, dishwasher control method, and dishwasher control device provided by the embodiments of the present invention obtain the time to be washed of the dishwasher; based on the time to be washed, use the relationship between a preset washing time and the amount of dishwashing to be washed to determine the amount of dishwashing to be washed corresponding to the time to be washed; and determine the washing parameters of the dishwasher based on the amount of dishwashing to be washed. This can accurately predict the amount of dishwashing to be washed by the user, thereby accurately determining the washing parameters of the dishwasher.

[0033] For example, Figure 2 As shown, the dishwasher control method is applied to a dishwasher equipped with a humidity sensor installed inside the dishwasher cavity, capable of detecting the real-time humidity within the dishwasher cavity. When a user turns on the dishwasher and the dishwasher enters the drying cycle, the humidity sensor collects humidity data from the cavity multiple times over a period of time. The sensor transmits the collected humidity data to a data analysis module, which analyzes the rate of humidity change. After analyzing the rate of humidity change in the user's dishwasher, the module compares the data with a database to determine the number of dishes washed that day. Specifically, the database stores the number of dishes washed at different humidity change rates. After detecting the rate of humidity change within the dishwasher cavity, the module compares the data with the database to determine the number of dishes washed. The system then sends the user's daily humidity change rate data to a memory device for storage. After a period of time, the control chip analyzes the number of dishes washed each day based on the data collected over a week or month, determining a pattern in the number of dishes washed each day. This allows the user to predict the number of dishes washed the next day. The control chip automatically adjusts the dishwasher's washing temperature and the amount of detergent automatically dispensed for the next day, saving energy and time.

[0034] Furthermore, the humidity sensor can detect whether the dishwasher is drying dishes sufficiently and reaching a set value during drying. If the humidity is too high, indicating insufficient drying, the control chip provides feedback layer by layer, re-drying the dishes until the set value is reached, thereby improving the user experience. Specifically, according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, based on the relationship between the rate of humidity change within the dishwasher cavity during drying and the number of dishes within the cavity, the humidity sensor within the dishwasher cavity collects the rate of humidity change during each drying cycle. This rate of humidity change for each user is then compared with a database to determine the number of dishes placed in the dishwasher. After collecting this data over a period of time, the number of dishes washed daily by the user within a week or month can be determined. This predicts the number of dishes the user will wash the following day, allowing the chip to automatically adjust the dishwasher's washing temperature and detergent dispenser, saving unnecessary energy and enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, the humidity sensor can determine whether the dishwasher has completely dried the dishes to a predetermined dryness value, thereby improving the user experience.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] Corresponding to the first embodiment of the present invention, the second embodiment of the present invention provides a control device for a dishwasher. Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a dishwasher control device in Example 2 of the present invention. Figure 3As shown, the dishwasher control device according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes an acquisition module 20 , a dishware amount determination module 21 and a washing parameter determination module 22 .

[0037] Specifically, the acquisition module 20 is used to obtain the waiting time for washing of the dishwasher.

[0038] The dishware amount determination module 21 is configured to determine the amount of dishware to be washed corresponding to the time to be washed based on the time to be washed and by using a preset relationship between the washing time and the amount of dishware to be washed.

[0039] The washing parameter determination module 22 is configured to determine the washing parameters of the dishwasher according to the amount of dishes to be washed.

[0040] Specifically, the washing parameters of the dishwasher include at least one of the following: washing temperature and detergent dosage.

[0041] Specifically, the waiting time for washing and the washing time are at least one of the following: date, day of the week, breakfast on a date, lunch on a date, dinner on a date, breakfast on a day of the week, lunch on a day of the week, dinner on a day of the week.

[0042] Furthermore, the dishwasher control device further includes a processing module 23 .

[0043] For any washing process of the dishwasher, the acquisition module 20 is further configured to respectively acquire the washing time of the dishwasher and the humidity change rate during the drying process of the dishwasher; the processing module 23 is configured to determine the amount of dishwashing in the dishwasher according to the humidity change rate;

[0044] The processing module 23 is further configured to obtain a relationship between the washing time and the amount of dishwashing washed according to multiple sets of the washing time and the amount of dishwashing washed corresponding to multiple washing processes.

[0045] Specifically, the acquisition module 20 is used to: acquire multiple humidity values ​​during the drying process of the dishwasher and the drying time corresponding to each humidity value; and obtain the humidity change rate during the drying process of the dishwasher according to the multiple humidity values ​​and the drying time.

[0046] Furthermore, for any washing process of the dishwasher, the acquisition module 20 is also used to obtain the minimum humidity value of the dishwasher during the drying process; the processing module 23 is used to determine whether the minimum humidity value reaches a preset humidity threshold; when the minimum humidity value is greater than the humidity threshold, the drying process is repeated.

[0047] Specifically, the acquisition module 20 is configured to acquire a plurality of humidity values ​​during the drying process of the dishwasher; and select a minimum value from the plurality of humidity values ​​to obtain the minimum humidity value.

[0048] The specific details of the control device of the above dishwasher can be found in Figures 1 to 2 The corresponding descriptions and effects in the embodiments shown can be understood and will not be repeated here.

[0049] Example 3

[0050] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a dishwasher, which may include a processor and a memory, wherein the processor and the memory may be connected via a bus or other means.

[0051] The processor may be a central processing unit (CPU). The processor may also be other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSP), application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, or a combination of the above chips.

[0052] The memory is a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium that can be used to store non-transitory software programs, non-transitory computer executable programs and modules, such as the program instructions / modules corresponding to the dishwasher control method in the embodiment of the present invention (for example, Figure 3 The processor executes various functional applications and data processing of the processor by running the non-transitory software programs, instructions, and modules stored in the memory, thereby implementing the control method of the dishwasher in the above method embodiment.

[0053] The memory may include a program storage area and a data storage area, wherein the program storage area may store an operating system, an application required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created by the processor, etc. In addition, the memory may include a high-speed random access memory, and may also include a non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device, a flash memory device, or other non-volatile solid-state storage device. In some embodiments, the memory may optionally include a memory remotely located relative to the processor, and these remote memories may be connected to the processor via a network. Examples of the above-mentioned network include, but are not limited to, the Internet, an intranet, a local area network, a mobile communication network, and combinations thereof.

[0054] The one or more modules are stored in the memory and, when executed by the processor, perform the following steps: Figures 1 and 2 The control method of the dishwasher in the illustrated embodiment.

[0055] For details of the above dishwashers, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The corresponding descriptions and effects in the embodiments shown can be understood and will not be repeated here.

[0056] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that all or part of the processes in the above-mentioned embodiments can be implemented by instructing the relevant hardware through a computer program. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When the program is executed, it can include the processes of the embodiments of the above-mentioned methods. The storage medium can be a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a flash memory, a hard disk drive (HDD), or a solid-state drive (SSD). The storage medium can also include a combination of the above-mentioned types of memory.

[0057] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such modifications and variations are all within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a dishwasher, characterized in that: include: Get the washing time of the dishwasher; According to the waiting time for washing, using a preset relationship between the washing time and the amount of dishwashing to be washed, determining the amount of dishwashing to be washed corresponding to the waiting time for washing; determining washing parameters of the dishwasher according to the amount of dishes to be washed; Also includes: For any washing process of the dishwasher, respectively obtaining the washing time of the dishwasher and the humidity change rate during the drying process of the dishwasher, and determining the amount of dishwashing in the dishwasher according to the humidity change rate; According to a plurality of sets of washing times and the amount of dishwashing corresponding to a plurality of washing processes, a relationship between the washing time and the amount of dishwashing is obtained.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The step of obtaining the humidity change rate during the drying process of the dishwasher includes: Acquire multiple humidity values ​​during the drying process of the dishwasher and the drying time corresponding to each humidity value; A humidity change rate during the drying process of the dishwasher is obtained according to the multiple humidity values ​​and the drying time.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: For any washing process of the dishwasher, obtaining a minimum humidity value of the dishwasher during the drying process; Determining whether the minimum humidity value reaches a preset humidity threshold; When the minimum humidity value is greater than the humidity threshold, the drying process is repeated.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that The obtaining of the minimum humidity value of the dishwasher during the drying process includes: Acquiring multiple humidity values ​​during the drying process of the dishwasher; The minimum humidity value is obtained by selecting a minimum value from the multiple humidity values.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The washing parameters of the dishwasher include at least one of the following: washing temperature and detergent dosage.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The waiting time for washing and the washing time are at least one of the following: date, day of the week, breakfast on date, lunch on date, dinner on date, breakfast on day of the week, lunch on day of the week, dinner on day of the week.

7. A control device for a dishwasher, characterized in that: include: An acquisition module is used to obtain the washing time of the dishwasher; a module for determining the amount of dishes to be washed, configured to determine the amount of dishes to be washed corresponding to the time to be washed based on the time to be washed and by utilizing a preset relationship between the washing time and the amount of dishes to be washed; a washing parameter determination module, configured to determine the washing parameters of the dishwasher according to the amount of dishes to be washed; The dishwasher control device further includes a processing module; For any washing process of the dishwasher, the acquisition module is further used to respectively acquire the washing time of the dishwasher and the humidity change rate during the drying process of the dishwasher; the processing module is used to determine the amount of dishwashing in the dishwasher according to the humidity change rate; The processing module is further configured to obtain a relationship between the washing time and the amount of dishwashing washed based on multiple groups of washing time and dishwashing amount corresponding to multiple washing processes.

8. A dishwasher, characterized in that: include: Humidity sensor; The humidity sensor and the controller are in communication with each other, the controller stores computer instructions, and the controller executes the control method of the dishwasher according to any one of claims 1 to 7 by executing the computer instructions.

9. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that The computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions, and the computer instructions are used to enable the computer to execute the control method of the dishwasher according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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