Control method of clothing processing equipment

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the field of clothing processing equipment, and specifically provides a control method for clothing processing equipment. The present invention aims to solve the problem that the existing washing machine cannot understand the user, and the user needs to perform complicated operations when using the washing function. To this end, the clothing processing equipment of the present invention is provided with an information recognition device, which can determine the clothing category and user identity information of the clothing to be processed. The control method includes the following steps: obtaining first user identity information; based on the first user identity information, determining whether the user uses the clothing processing equipment for the first time; obtaining the clothing category of the clothing to be processed; based on the judgment result and the clothing category, determining the recommended washing program; when the recommended washing program function is enabled, controlling the operation of the clothing processing equipment based on the recommended washing program. Through the above-mentioned setting method, the user can achieve the ideal washing effect for the clothing without having to perform complicated operations on the washing machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, and specifically provides a control method for clothing processing equipment. Background Art

[0002] As washing machine technology continues to update, there are more and more washing programs for washing machines. For example, the washing programs of current fully automatic washing machines usually include: standard, gentle, fast, soaking wash, wash, rinse, etc. Users can choose the corresponding washing program for washing; of course, users can also set the washing program themselves, for example, set the washing time, number of washes, water consumption, detergent dosage, etc., and the washing machine will run the washing function according to the program set by the user.

[0003] However, with the accelerated pace of life, people's demand for smart life is also deepening. The operation mode of traditional washing machines can no longer meet the needs of users. For example, more and more young people want the operation process of washing machines to be simpler. However, existing washing machines are not smart enough and cannot understand users. When performing washing operations, users have to perform complex manual operations every time. This is not friendly enough for users with increasingly higher requirements for quality of life and an increasingly fast pace of life.

[0004] Accordingly, the art needs a new control method for clothes processing equipment to solve the problem that the existing washing machine cannot understand the user and the user needs to perform complex operations when using the washing function. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, that is, to solve the problem that the user needs to perform complicated operations when using the washing function because the existing washing machine cannot understand the user, the present invention provides a control method for a clothing processing device, wherein the clothing processing device is provided with an information identification device, and the information identification device can determine the clothing category and user identity information of the clothing to be processed, and the control method comprises the following steps: obtaining first user identity information; judging whether the user uses the clothing processing device for the first time based on the first user identity information; obtaining the clothing category of the clothing to be processed; determining a recommended washing program based on the judgment result and the clothing category; and when the recommended washing program function is enabled, controlling the operation of the clothing processing device based on the recommended washing program.

[0006] In the preferred technical solution of the control method of the above-mentioned clothing processing device, the step of "determining the recommended laundry program based on the judgment result and the clothing category" further includes: if the judgment result is "yes", then determining the recommended laundry program based on the clothing category and the clothing type identification library; if the judgment result is "no", then determining the recommended laundry program based on the clothing category and the laundry habit information corresponding to the first user identity information.

[0007] In a preferred technical solution of the control method of the above-mentioned clothing processing device, the information recognition device is an infrared camera terminal, and the first user identity laundry habit information and / or the clothing type recognition library are pre-stored in the infrared camera terminal.

[0008] In the preferred technical solution of the control method of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the information identification device can also determine the amount of clothing to be processed, and the step of "controlling the operation of the clothing processing equipment based on the recommended washing program" further includes: obtaining the amount of clothing to be processed; determining the washing parameters based on the amount of clothing; and controlling the operation of the clothing processing equipment based on the recommended washing program and the washing parameters.

[0009] In the preferred technical solution of the control method of the above-mentioned clothing processing device, the control method also includes: when the recommended laundry program function is not enabled, determining the laundry program and laundry parameters in response to the received instructions for setting the laundry program and laundry parameters; and controlling the operation of the clothing processing device based on the laundry program and laundry parameters.

[0010] In the preferred technical solution of the control method of the above-mentioned clothing processing device, after the step of "controlling the operation of the clothing processing device based on the laundry program and laundry parameters", the control method also includes: updating the laundry habit information corresponding to the first user identity information based on the clothing category, laundry program and laundry parameters.

[0011] In a preferred technical solution of the control method of the above-mentioned laundry processing device, the control method further includes: controlling the activation of a child lock protection function while or after controlling the operation of the laundry processing device based on the recommended laundry program.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the control method of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, after the step of "controlling the activation of the child lock protection function", the control method also includes: obtaining a second user identity information; determining whether the second user identity information matches the first user identity information; if so, controlling the child lock protection function to be turned off; if not, controlling the alarm function to be activated.

[0013] In the preferred technical solution of the control method of the above-mentioned clothing processing device, after the step of "controlling the child lock protection function to turn off", the control method also includes: determining whether the washing program and / or washing parameters are modified; if so, updating the washing habit information corresponding to the first user identity information based on the modified washing program and / or washing parameters.

[0014] In the preferred technical solution of the control method of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the step of "controlling the alarm function to be enabled" also includes: determining whether the washing program and / or washing parameters have been modified; if so, storing the washing habit information corresponding to the second user identity information based on the modified washing program and / or the washing parameters.

[0015] It can be understood by those skilled in the art that, in the technical solution of the present invention, the clothing processing device is provided with an information identification device, which can determine the clothing category and user identity information of the clothing to be processed, and the control method includes the following steps: obtaining first user identity information; based on the first user identity information, determining whether the user is using the clothing processing device for the first time; obtaining the clothing category of the clothing to be processed; based on the judgment result and the clothing category, determining the recommended washing program; when the recommended washing program function is enabled, controlling the operation of the clothing processing device based on the recommended washing program.

[0016] Through the above setting method, it can be ensured that both new and old users can be provided with corresponding washing programs that can achieve better washing results. Users do not need to perform complicated operations on the washing machine to achieve ideal washing results for clothes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] A control method of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] In the attached figure:

[0019] Figure 1 A system connection diagram of a possible embodiment of the clothes processing device of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 A flow chart showing the main steps of the control method for the clothes processing device of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 The figure is a flowchart of a possible specific implementation of the control method of the clothes processing device of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are merely used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific applications. For example, although the information recognition device is described in the specification as a camera terminal, the present invention can obviously adopt various other information recognition devices, such as a voice recognition device, as long as the information recognition device has the effect of determining the clothing category and user identity information of the clothing to be processed.

[0023] It should be noted that, in the description of this application, terms such as "upper" and "inner" indicating directions or positional relationships are merely for the convenience of description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application. In addition, "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be directly connected, indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or connected by communication. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] For ease of understanding, the laundry processing apparatus of the present invention is described by taking a washing machine as an example.

[0025] In order to solve the problem that the existing washing machine cannot understand the user and the user needs to perform complex operations when using the washing function, the washing machine of the present invention is provided with an information recognition device, which can determine the clothing category and user identity information of the clothes to be processed.

[0026] As a preferred embodiment, the above-mentioned information recognition device is a camera terminal, which scans the user to recognize the user's portrait, and then determines the user's identity information through the user's portrait, and recognizes the category of the clothes to be processed in the washing machine through the camera terminal. It can be understood that the camera terminal of the present invention has a rotating function. For example, the camera terminal is rotatably set on the upper cover of the washing machine. When recognizing the user's identity information, the camera terminal will face the scanning area to the user and recognize the user's identity information through the transparent upper cover. When identifying the category of clothes, the camera terminal will face the scanning area to the inner barrel of the washing machine; the above, information recognition Although the information recognition device is introduced as a camera terminal, this is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. As long as the information recognition device can determine the user identity information and the category of clothing, it is within the scope of protection of the present invention; for example, as another more preferred embodiment, the information recognition device can also be a voice recognition device, etc., wherein the voice recognition device can identify the user identity in a variety of ways, for example, by comparing the user's voiceprint with a preset voiceprint, or by corresponding different wake-up words to different user identities, etc.; in addition, the voice recognition device can determine the category of clothing by the user directly saying the category of clothing.

[0027] Among them, the setting position of the above-mentioned information identification device can be adjusted under the premise that it can identify user identity information and clothing categories. For example, when the washing machine of the present invention is a pulsator washing machine, the information identification device can be set on the upper cover part of the pulsator washing machine. Of course, it can also be set on other parts such as the disc seat; if it is a drum washing machine, it can be set at a position such as an observation window.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, as a possible embodiment, the washing machine of the present invention is further provided with an infrared sensor, a terminal memory and an integrated terminal controller. The controller provided on the washing machine itself is connected to the integrated terminal controller, and the two cooperate to complete the transmission of relevant commands. Among them, the integrated terminal controller is respectively connected to the camera terminal, the infrared sensor and the terminal memory. This setting method can make the control instructions related to the above three devices be centrally output by the integrated terminal controller, thereby reducing the workload of the controller provided on the washing machine itself.

[0029] Furthermore, the information identification device of the present invention can be an infrared camera terminal or a terminal device, etc. When it is an infrared camera terminal, the infrared sensor, terminal memory and integrated terminal controller are arranged in the camera terminal; when it is a terminal device, the camera terminal, infrared sensor, terminal memory and integrated terminal controller are respectively arranged in the terminal device, and the terminal device is placed in the control panel of the washing machine, wherein the above-mentioned infrared sensor can be used for infrared ranging. In addition, as a preferred embodiment, the terminal memory of the infrared camera terminal or the terminal device can store a clothing type identification library and the user's laundry habit information, so that the clothing can be classified and planned, providing data support for the washing operation of the washing machine, making the washing machine more intelligent.

[0030] For ease of description, the information recognition device of the present invention will be described below by taking an infrared camera terminal as an example.

[0031] The control method of the washing machine of the present invention is introduced below. Figure 2 Specifically, the control method includes the following steps:

[0032] Step S100: Obtain first user identity information.

[0033] The present invention uses an information recognition device to identify the identity information of the first user. The specific recognition methods include multiple methods. Taking the recognition of the identity information of the first user by a camera terminal as an example, the following examples are provided: first, an iris image of the first user can be collected, iris feature information can be extracted from the collected iris image, and then the extracted iris feature information can be stored and recorded as the identity information of the first user; or first, a training set and a validation set of a dot matrix image can be obtained, and then a convolutional neural network can be trained based on the training set and the validation set so that the convolutional neural network can recognize the dot matrix image and obtain the first user identity information corresponding to the dot matrix image, and the dot matrix image of the first user can be recognized by the trained convolutional neural network model to obtain the first user identity information; or, a face recognition model can be used to obtain the identity information of the first user. The face recognition model is not limited in this application, and any model capable of face recognition can be applied to this application. In one possible approach, a video image of the first user is obtained in a camera terminal; a cascade classifier is used to detect whether the video image includes facial feature information; if so, the facial portion is extracted to generate a facial image; the extracted feature portrait is size-normalized and histogram equalization is performed; the facial image is transformed from the spatial domain to the frequency domain using a two-dimensional discrete fast Fourier transform, and features are extracted, which are used as the first user identity information.

[0034] Step S200: Based on the first user identity information, determine whether the first user uses the washing machine for the first time.

[0035] Specifically, the user identity information recognized by the infrared camera terminal can be compared one by one with the pre-stored user identity information to determine whether the pre-stored identity information contains the first user identity information. If not, the judgment result is: the first user uses the washing machine for the first time. If so, the judgment result is that the first user does not use the washing machine for the first time. Specifically, taking the use of a face recognition model to obtain the first user identity information as an example, after obtaining the first user identity information through the face recognition model, the face identity feature avatar library is loaded; the first user identity information is compared with the identity information in the face identity feature avatar library. If the similarity is higher than the preset threshold, it proves that the first user identity information exists, and the judgment result is that the first user does not use the washing machine for the first time.

[0036] Step S300: Obtain the clothing category of the clothing to be processed.

[0037] Step S400: Determine a recommended washing program based on the judgment result and the clothing category.

[0038] If the result of the judgment is that the first user is using the washing machine for the first time, a recommended washing program is determined based on the clothing category and the clothing category identification library. The clothing category identification library can be pre-stored in the terminal memory. The clothing category identification library has previously collected the correspondence between various clothing categories and washing programs. For example: the "Down Wash" program is recommended for down clothing and cotton clothes that are generally suitable for machine washing; the "Home Textile" program is recommended for large home textile items such as sheets, towels, and curtains; the "Wool" program is recommended for clothing made of materials such as wool sweaters; the "Silk" program is recommended for silk clothing that is suitable for machine washing; the "Underwear Wash" program is recommended for small items such as underwear; the "Stubborn Stain Wash" program is recommended for denim series clothing; and the "Smart Wash" program is recommended for other non-special clothing. When the first user puts the clothes to be processed into the washing tub, the infrared camera terminal automatically identifies the type of clothes. There are many methods for identifying and obtaining the category of clothes through the infrared camera terminal. For example, the clothes image captured by the infrared camera terminal is first uploaded to the cloud server, and the image is compared on the corresponding clothes database, that is, the surface features of the clothes can be compared, including color, gloss, wrinkles, etc., so as to analyze and obtain the category of the clothes; or, the label of the clothes to be processed can be captured by the infrared camera terminal, and the captured image is sent to the AI ​​recognition device for recognition to obtain the category of the clothes; or, the washing machine has an MCU microcontroller unit, and the MCU has a built-in clothing category analysis algorithm, which collects a large number of clothes images of different categories, classifies them and extracts feature values ​​to form an HIS color space, obtains a spatial surface after processing, and then calculates the closest distance of the S component to the surface to form several training sets. Support vector machines are trained on all training sets to obtain several decision functions, and these decision functions are used to establish a clothing recognition model. The camera captures the clothes image, extracts the image feature values, and substitutes them into the clothing category recognition model to obtain the category of the clothes in the tub. After obtaining the clothing category, the corresponding washing program is searched from the clothing category identification library and determined as the recommended washing program.

[0039] The above setting method solves the problem of users having to manually set the program every time they use the washing machine for the first time, thereby improving the convenience of users in using the washing machine. In addition, since users use the washing machine for the first time, they may not know how to choose the best washing program when washing certain types of clothes, and may make blind selections, which will deteriorate the washing effect and even damage the clothes. The present invention can provide users with preferred solutions and provide guidance to users, thereby improving the washing effect of clothes and increasing user satisfaction.

[0040] If the result of the determination is that this is not the first time the first user has used the washing machine, a recommended washing program is determined based on the clothing category and the washing habit information corresponding to the first user's identity information. The washing habit information corresponding to the first user's identity information may be pre-stored in the terminal memory and record the washing programs previously used by the first user, for example, including the association information: "first user identity - "shirt" - "smart wash" program (n times) - "shirt" program (m times)." There are various ways to determine a recommended laundry program based on the laundry category and the laundry habit information corresponding to the first user's identity information. For example, the recommended laundry program may be the laundry program that the first user has used most frequently for a certain type of laundry. For example, if the laundry category currently being washed is "shirts," and the "Smart Wash" program corresponding to the "shirt" category recorded in the laundry habit information has been used n times, and the "Shirt" program has been used m times, if n>m, the recommended laundry program is the "Smart Wash" program; if n<m, the recommended laundry program is the "Shirt" program; if n=m, two programs are recommended for the first user to choose from. Alternatively, the recommended laundry program may be the laundry program that the first user has used most frequently for a certain type of laundry within a preset time period from the time of the current wash, in order to accommodate changes in the first user's laundry habits. The above-mentioned configuration allows the washing machine to better understand the user and determine a laundry program based on the user's laundry habits. The user can achieve ideal laundry results without having to perform complex operations on the washing machine.

[0041] Furthermore, a recommended laundry program can be determined based on the laundry category, the laundry category identification library, and the laundry habit information corresponding to the first user's identity information. For example, when washing a certain type of laundry, if the laundry habit information records only one laundry program for that type of laundry, the recommended laundry program will be the laundry program determined by the laundry category identification library based on that type of laundry. Specifically, if the laundry category to be processed is "shirt," the identification library determines the "shirt" program. If the laundry habit information records only one laundry program for the "shirt" category, the recommended laundry program will be the "shirt" program. If the laundry habit information records only one laundry program for the "shirt" category, the recommended laundry program will still be the "shirt" program. However, in this case, the washing machine may display two programs for the first user to choose from, for example, by displaying on the top cover of the washing machine, "Recommended 'Shirt' program. The last time the first user washed this type of laundry, the program they used was the 'Smart Wash' program," for the first user to select. Since the laundry habit information only records a washing program for a certain type of clothing once, and this washing program may not represent the user's laundry habits, for example, the recorded washing program is only for the user to try the washing effect brought by the washing program. The above-mentioned setting method of the present invention can determine the washing effect. If the washing effect brought by the washing program is not ideal, the user can choose not to continue using the program and make timely corrections, thereby improving the user experience.

[0042] The above setting method can recommend a washing program based on whether the user is using the washing machine for the first time, thereby ensuring that both new and old users can be provided with corresponding washing programs that meet their own needs, making it more convenient for users to use the washing machine. In addition, the recommended washing program is determined by the clothing category and combined with the user's washing habit information or the clothing type identification library, that is, the washing program that meets the user's own needs can be executed for different clothing types, which can protect the clothes from damage and achieve the best washing effect. For example, if the washing machine only washes based on the user's commonly used washing programs without dividing the clothes into categories, for example, the user often uses the "stubborn stain washing" program. When the user wants to wash silk clothes one time, if the washing machine still executes the "stubborn stain washing" program, it will cause damage to the clothes.

[0043] Step S500: When the recommended washing program function is enabled, the washing machine is controlled to operate based on the recommended washing program.

[0044] There are multiple ways to determine whether the recommended laundry program function is enabled. For example, the first user can determine whether it is enabled each time they select it. Alternatively, if the recommended laundry program function is enabled (either the first user selects it once or it is enabled by default at the factory), it will be enabled by default thereafter as long as the function is not disabled. As a specific embodiment, after the washing machine determines the recommended laundry program, the recommended laundry program can be displayed on the upper cover display of the washing machine. At this time, the first user can choose to use the recommended laundry program or set the laundry program themselves. If the first user does not make a selection, the recommended laundry program can be executed by default. For example, if the washing machine does not receive any response after displaying the recommended laundry program for 5 seconds, the recommended laundry program will be executed, and the laundry program and clothing category used this time corresponding to the first user's identity information will be recorded to provide data support for the next washing machine.

[0045] When the washing machine executes a recommended washing program, the amount of laundry to be processed is obtained, and washing parameters are determined based on the amount of laundry. The washing machine operation is controlled based on the recommended washing program and the washing parameters. Specifically, the infrared sensor in the infrared camera terminal determines the amount of laundry to be processed based on the distance reflected within the washing tub, and then determines the washing parameters based on the amount of laundry to be processed. The washing parameters may include the amount of washing water, the amount of detergent added, or the washing time. For example, the infrared sensor can measure the distance between the infrared sensor and the laundry in the washing tub. Since the infrared sensor is installed in a fixed position, the distance between the infrared sensor and the tub wall on the bottom side of the laundry is constant. Therefore, the height of the laundry from the tub wall on the bottom side of the laundry can be determined, and the amount of laundry added can be determined based on the corresponding washing tub volume at this height. It is understood that the above method of determining the amount of laundry is merely exemplary, and there are many other ways to determine the amount of laundry based on the infrared sensor, such as through empirical formulas. As long as the amount of laundry to be processed can be determined based on the infrared camera terminal, it is within the scope of protection of the present invention. There are various ways to determine washing parameters based on the amount of laundry. For example, washing parameters corresponding to various laundry load ranges can be obtained from big data on a cloud server, or determined based on the corresponding relationships between laundry load data ranges pre-stored in the washing machine. This configuration allows the washing machine to automatically select washing parameters that match the amount of laundry. This eliminates the need for manual user operation, providing fully automated control and improving operational convenience. It also achieves the dual benefits of saving water and ensuring the cleanliness of clothes.

[0046] When the recommended laundry program function is disabled, the washing machine determines the laundry program and parameters in response to a received instruction to set the laundry program and parameters, and controls the operation of the washing machine based on the laundry program and parameters. For example, a first user can set a laundry program and parameters, and the washing machine will perform a wash cycle based on the user's selected program and parameters. This configuration allows the washing machine to perform a wash cycle based on the user's needs, allowing for timely adjustment of the laundry program and parameters, thereby increasing the washing machine's operational flexibility.

[0047] Regardless of which of the above methods is used to determine the operation of the washing program and washing parameters, the washing habit information corresponding to the first user identity information is updated based on the clothing category and the washing program. That is, the washing habit information includes the washing program and clothing category corresponding to the first user identity, for example, including the associated information of "first user identity - "shirt" - "smart wash" program (n times) - "shirt" program (m times)", which provides data support for the first user to use the washing machine next time. Furthermore, the washing habit information can also include washing parameters, such as washing time, washing machine speed, etc., so as to recommend the washing time and washing machine speed for washing this type of clothing next time based on the commonly used washing time and washing machine speed, so that the washing machine can understand the user's washing habits more accurately and save the user's time in operating the washing machine.

[0048] Furthermore, while or after the washing machine is controlled to operate based on the recommended washing program, the child lock protection function is activated. The child lock protection function is designed to prevent children from entering the washing machine while it is running, thereby posing a safety hazard. That is, when the child lock protection function is activated, the washing machine door cannot be opened, thereby ensuring the safety of children.

[0049] Furthermore, after the child lock protection function is enabled, the second user identity information is obtained to determine whether the second user identity information matches the first user identity information. If so, the child lock protection function is controlled to be disabled; if not, the alarm function is controlled to be enabled. That is: during the operation of the washing machine, if someone wants to operate the washing machine, the user's identity information (second user identity information) is first obtained through the infrared camera terminal to determine whether the second user is the first user executing the washing program; if so, the child lock protection function is turned off. Furthermore, a 5-second countdown can be displayed on the display screen on the upper cover of the washing machine. During this period, if the user does not operate, the washing machine will automatically turn off the child lock protection function. This setting method avoids triggering alarms and more complicated operations, and improves the convenience of user operation; if the second user is not the first user executing the washing program, an alarm will be triggered, for example, an alarm tone will be continuously issued for 5 seconds, and a display on the upper cover display screen will show that the second user needs to manually cancel the child lock protection function. This setting method, firstly, can avoid children's misoperation, which may lead to safety hazards, and secondly, can prevent other people from changing the first user's washing program due to misoperation, thereby failing to achieve the washing effect desired by the first user, or even causing washing interruption.

[0050] Furthermore, after the child lock protection function is disabled, the washing machine determines whether the washing program and / or washing parameters have been modified. If so, the washing habit information corresponding to the first user's identity information is updated based on the modified washing program and / or washing parameters. That is, after the child lock protection function is disabled, if the first user wishes to modify the washing program and / or washing parameters, the washing machine will update the washing program and / or washing parameters corresponding to the first user's identity information. If the first user wishes to remove the laundry, the washing machine ends the washing cycle and no longer collects the washing habit information corresponding to the first user's identity information. This configuration ensures the accuracy of the user's washing habit information, making the washing machine more intelligent.

[0051] Furthermore, after the alarm function is activated, it determines whether the laundry program and / or laundry parameters have been modified. If so, the laundry habit information corresponding to the second user's identity information is stored based on the modified laundry program and / or laundry parameters. That is, after the alarm function is activated, if the second user wishes to modify the laundry program and / or laundry parameters, the washing machine will store the laundry program and / or laundry parameters corresponding to the second user's identity information. If the second user wishes to remove the laundry, this indicates that the laundry process is complete, and the washing machine will no longer collect laundry habit information. This configuration allows for differentiating laundry habit information based on the different user identities, preventing the washing machine from incorrectly updating the first user's laundry habit information due to the second user changing the laundry program and / or laundry parameters, which could lead to misjudgment and a reduced user experience.

[0052] It should be noted that, although the clothing type identification library and laundry habit information of the present invention are described as being pre-stored in the terminal memory, as a more preferred embodiment, they can also be pre-stored in the memory of the washing machine. In addition, the present invention can omit the setting of the terminal controller according to actual conditions and use the washing machine's own controller instead of the terminal controller for operation.

[0053] A possible specific implementation of the control method of the clothes processing device of the present invention is introduced below, which specifically includes the following steps:

[0054] Step S601: Identify user identity information.

[0055] Step S602: Determine whether this is the first time the user uses the app. If yes, proceed to step S603; if no, proceed to step S604.

[0056] Step S603: Determine a recommended washing program based on the clothing category and clothing type identification library, and then execute step S605.

[0057] Step S604: Determine a recommended laundry program based on the clothing category and the user's laundry habit information, and then execute step S605.

[0058] Step S605: Determine whether the user uses the recommended washing program. If yes or no response within 5 seconds, execute step S607; if no, execute step S606.

[0059] Step S606: The user sets the washing program, water consumption and amount of laundry detergent, and then executes step S608.

[0060] Step S607: The infrared sensor identifies the feedback distance of the clothes in the tub and determines the amount of water used and the amount of laundry detergent added.

[0061] Step S608: The washing machine operates based on the washing program, water consumption and detergent dosage, collects and updates the user's washing habit information, and turns on the child lock protection function.

[0062] Step S609: When it is detected that a user performs a related operation, it is determined whether the user is the user who performs the washing program. If yes or no response within 5 seconds, step S610 is executed; if not, step S611 is executed.

[0063] Step S610: The child lock protection function is turned off, and then step S612 or step S613 is executed.

[0064] Step S611: Alarm and prompt the user to manually unlock, then execute step S612 or step S613.

[0065] Step S612: Determine whether the washing program has been modified. If yes, execute step S613; if not, execute step S614.

[0066] Step S613: collecting laundry habit information corresponding to the user identity information of the modification program.

[0067] Step S614: No longer collect laundry habit information, for example, the user is here to pick up laundry.

[0068] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can adjust the above structure so that the present invention can be applied to more specific application scenarios. For example, the control method of the present invention may not automatically obtain the amount of clothes and then determine the washing parameters, etc., and may wash based on the user's commonly used washing parameters, or the user may set the washing parameters themselves. Alternatively, in response to the received instructions for setting the washing program and washing parameters, the washing program and washing parameters may be determined to be executed by default, or the present invention may omit the setting of the child lock protection function, etc.

[0069] Finally, it should be noted that although the present invention is described using a washing machine as an example, the clothes processing device of the present invention can obviously also be applied to other devices, such as clothes dryers, washing and drying machines, etc.

[0070] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the washing machine includes some well-known structures, such as a processor, a controller, and a memory. The memory includes, but is not limited to, random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, volatile memory, non-volatile memory, serial memory, parallel memory, or registers. The processor includes, but is not limited to, CPLD / FPGA, DSP, ARM processor, MIPS processor, etc. To unnecessarily obscure the embodiments of the present disclosure, these well-known structures are not shown in the drawings.

[0071] Although the various steps in the above embodiment are described in the above order, those skilled in the art will understand that in order to achieve the effect of this embodiment, different steps do not have to be executed in such an order, and they can be executed simultaneously (in parallel) or in a reverse order. For example, the control method can be executed in the following order: obtaining the first user identity information; when the recommended laundry program function is enabled, obtaining the clothing category of the clothes to be processed; based on the first user identity information, determining whether the user is using the clothing processing device for the first time; based on the judgment result and the clothing category, determining the recommended laundry program; based on the recommended laundry program, controlling the operation of the clothing processing device; or step S200 and step S300 can be interchangeable or executed simultaneously. These simple changes are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0072] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with 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 may make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a clothes processing device, characterized in that: The laundry processing device is provided with an information recognition device, which can determine the laundry category and user identity information of the laundry to be processed. The control method comprises the following steps: Obtaining first user identity information; Based on the first user identity information, determining whether the user is using the clothing processing device for the first time; Get the clothing category of the clothes to be processed; determining a recommended laundry procedure based on the judgment result and the clothing category; When the recommended laundry program function is enabled, controlling the laundry processing device to operate based on the recommended laundry program; The control method further includes: While or after controlling the operation of the laundry processing device based on the recommended laundry program, controlling the child lock protection function to be enabled; After the step of "controlling activation of the child lock protection function", the control method further includes: Obtaining second user identity information; Determining whether the second user identity information matches the first user identity information; If yes, controlling the child lock protection function to be turned off; If not, the control alarm function is enabled; After the step of “controlling the child lock protection function to be turned off”, the control method further includes: determining whether the washing program and / or washing parameters have been modified; If yes, updating the laundry habit information corresponding to the first user identity information based on the modified laundry program and / or laundry parameters; The steps of "Control alarm function activation" also include: determining whether the washing program and / or washing parameters have been modified; If yes, the laundry habit information corresponding to the second user identity information is stored based on the modified laundry program and / or the laundry parameters.

2. The control method of the clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step of “determining a recommended washing program based on the judgment result and the clothing category” further includes: If the judgment result is "yes", determining a recommended washing program based on the clothing category and clothing type identification library; If the judgment result is "no", a recommended laundry program is determined based on the laundry category and the laundry habit information corresponding to the first user identity information.

3. The control method of the clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The information recognition device is an infrared camera terminal, and the first user identity laundry habit information and / or the clothing type recognition library are pre-stored in the infrared camera terminal.

4. The control method of the clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The information recognition device can also determine the amount of laundry to be processed, and the step of "controlling the operation of the laundry processing device based on the recommended laundry program" further includes: obtaining the amount of the laundry to be processed; determining laundry parameters based on the laundry amount; Based on the recommended laundry program and the laundry parameters, the laundry treatment device is controlled to operate.

5. The control method of the clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control method further includes: determining a washing program and washing parameters in response to a received instruction to set a washing program and washing parameters when the recommended washing program function is not enabled; Based on the laundry program and laundry parameters, the laundry treatment device is controlled to operate.

6. The control method of the clothes processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: After the step of "controlling the operation of the laundry processing device based on the laundry program and laundry parameters", the control method further includes: Based on the clothing category, laundry program and laundry parameters, the laundry habit information corresponding to the first user identity information is updated.

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