A laundry reminder method and apparatus

Abstract

This application belongs to the field of household appliance technology, specifically relating to a laundry reminder method and device. This application aims to solve the problem that existing washing machine control apps cannot share information about laundry items between users. The method includes: determining the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the laundry items are occupied by the first user in the household; if the remaining capacity meets a preset requirement, searching the "laundry items" section to see if other users in the household have laundry items to add; wherein, the "laundry items" section is used for each user in the household to add laundry items; if so, generating a reminder message to simultaneously wash the first user's laundry items and the laundry items of other users. This enables the sharing of laundry item information between users, making it convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of household appliance technology, specifically relating to a laundry reminder method and device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of washing machine technology, washing machines have become an increasingly common household appliance in people's daily lives. Users can control washing machines by binding them to an app on their terminal devices.

[0003] In existing technologies, users can control the washing time, washing mode, and type and amount of detergent added to a washing machine with laundry loaded using a washing machine control APP.

[0004] However, existing washing machine control apps cannot share information about laundry items between users. If a user has few laundry items but other family members also have laundry items, they cannot check the situation at any time, making it inconvenient to use. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, namely the inability of existing washing machine control apps to share information about laundry items between users, this application provides a laundry reminder method and apparatus that enables the sharing of laundry item information between users and is convenient to use.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a laundry reminder method, the method comprising:

[0007] Based on the laundry items of the first user in the household, determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the laundry items are occupied; if the remaining capacity meets the preset requirements, check whether other users in the household have laundry items in the laundry item section; wherein, the laundry item section is used to provide information for each user in the household to add laundry items; if so, generate a prompt message, which is used to prompt that the laundry items of the first user and other users are being washed at the same time.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the laundry to be washed by the first user is laundry already placed in the washing machine; accordingly, determining the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the laundry has been occupied by the laundry, based on the laundry to be washed by the first user in the household, includes:

[0009] The remaining capacity of the washing machine is determined based on the status information of the clothes to be washed placed in the washing machine.

[0010] In one possible implementation, determining the remaining capacity of the washing machine based on the status information of the clothes to be washed in the washing machine includes:

[0011] The weight information of the clothes to be washed in the washing machine is obtained by the weighing module of the washing machine, and / or an image of the washing drum of the washing machine is captured by the vision sensor of the washing machine; the remaining capacity of the washing machine is determined based on the weight information of the clothes to be washed and / or the image.

[0012] In one possible implementation, determining the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the laundry has been occupied by the first user in the household includes:

[0013] Obtain information on the laundry items added by the first user in the household to the laundry section; wherein, the information on the laundry items includes at least one of the following: quantity, type, and material of the laundry items; and determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the laundry items are occupied based on the information on the laundry items added by the first user.

[0014] One possible implementation involves generating the prompt message, including:

[0015] Determine whether there is information about multiple other users adding laundry in the laundry waiting area; if so, select at least one second user from the multiple other users according to the remaining capacity; wherein all or part of the laundry waiting of the at least one second user meets the requirements of the remaining capacity; generate prompt information, the prompt information is specifically used to prompt that the laundry waiting of the first user and the laundry waiting of the at least one second user are washed at the same time.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the time when any user in the household adds laundry to the laundry area is recorded; and / or, the deadline specified by any user in the household for the laundry in the laundry area is obtained; correspondingly, at least one second user is selected from the plurality of other users, including:

[0017] Determine the laundry parameters of the plurality of other users; the laundry parameters include at least one of the following: the time when information was added to the laundry section, the deadline specified in the laundry section, and the degree of matching between the laundry to be washed and the laundry to be washed by the first user; select at least one second user from the plurality of other users based on the laundry parameters of the plurality of other users.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the user's account is linked to the washing machine according to the user's binding instruction; wherein, users whose accounts are linked to the same washing machine are users belonging to the same household.

[0019] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide a laundry reminder device, the device comprising:

[0020] The determination module is used to determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the laundry is occupied by the laundry of the first user in the household; the search module is used to search in the laundry section whether other users in the household have laundry to do when the remaining capacity meets the preset requirements; wherein, the laundry section is used to provide information for each user in the household to add laundry; if so, the prompt module is used to generate prompt information to prompt that the laundry of the first user and the laundry of other users are being washed at the same time.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the first user's laundry items are those already placed in the washing machine. The determining module is specifically used to determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine based on the status information of the laundry items placed in the washing machine.

[0022] In one possible implementation, a module is defined, specifically for:

[0023] The weight information of the clothes to be washed in the washing machine is obtained by the weighing module of the washing machine, and / or an image of the washing drum of the washing machine is captured by the vision sensor of the washing machine; the remaining capacity of the washing machine is determined based on the weight information of the clothes to be washed and / or the image.

[0024] In one possible implementation, a module is defined, specifically for:

[0025] Obtain information on the laundry items added by the first user in the household to the laundry section; wherein the information on the laundry items includes at least one of the following: quantity, type, and material of the laundry items; determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the laundry items are occupied based on the information on the laundry items added by the first user.

[0026] In one possible implementation, the prompting module is specifically used to determine whether there is information about multiple other users adding laundry to the laundry section; if so, select at least one second user from the multiple other users according to the remaining capacity; wherein all or part of the laundry of the at least one second user meets the requirements of the remaining capacity; generate prompt information, the prompt information being specifically used to prompt that the laundry of the first user and the laundry of the at least one second user are washed simultaneously.

[0027] In one possible implementation, the determining module is also used for:

[0028] Record the time when any user in the household adds laundry to the laundry section; and / or, obtain the deadline specified by any user in the household for the laundry in the laundry section; correspondingly, when selecting at least one second user from multiple other users, the prompting module is specifically used for:

[0029] Determine the laundry parameters of the plurality of other users; the laundry parameters include at least one of the following: the time when information was added to the laundry section, the deadline specified in the laundry section, and the degree of matching between the laundry to be washed and the laundry to be washed by the first user; select at least one second user from the plurality of other users based on the laundry parameters of the plurality of other users.

[0030] In one possible implementation, the prompt module is also used for:

[0031] Based on the user's binding instructions, the user's account is linked to the washing machine; users whose accounts are linked to the same washing machine are users belonging to the same household.

[0032] Thirdly, embodiments of this application also provide an electronic device, which includes: a memory and at least one processor; the memory stores computer execution instructions; the at least one processor executes the computer execution instructions stored in the memory, causing the at least one processor to execute the laundry reminder method provided in any embodiment corresponding to the first aspect of this application.

[0033] Fourthly, embodiments of this application provide a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by a processor, are used to implement the technical solution designed in the first aspect.

[0034] Fifthly, embodiments of this application also provide a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the technical solution designed in the first aspect.

[0035] Those skilled in the art will understand that the laundry reminder method and apparatus provided in this application can determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the laundry is occupied by the laundry of the first user in the household, and further search for whether other users in the household have laundry to wash together. This is convenient to use, and it can also realize information sharing, effectively improving the use of the washing machine and saving energy. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Preferred embodiments of the laundry reminder method and apparatus of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. The drawings are as follows:

[0037] Figure 1 This is an application scenario diagram of a laundry reminder method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 2 A flowchart of the laundry reminder method provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of a method for determining the remaining capacity of a washing machine according to an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the weighing module structure in a washing machine provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of a method for determining the remaining capacity of a washing machine according to an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of the method for generating prompt information provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of the method for selecting a second user provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the laundry reminder device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0045] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0046] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0047] The technical solution of this application and how the technical solution of this application solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] The application scenarios of the embodiments of this application are explained below:

[0049] Figure 1 This is an application scenario diagram of a laundry reminder method provided in an embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 1As shown, the washing machine 101 can establish a communication connection with the terminal device 102 or the terminal device 103. The terminal device 102 and the terminal device 103 can also establish a communication connection. When washing is required, user A can control the washing machine 101 to wash by operating the terminal device 102, and user B can also control the washing machine 101 to wash by operating the terminal device 103.

[0050] Understandably, users A and B can also directly perform laundry by operating washing machine 101, which can be a front-loading washing machine, an agitator washing machine, a top-loading washing machine, etc.

[0051] Terminal equipment can also be referred to as terminal, user equipment (UE), mobile station (MS), mobile terminal (MT), etc. Terminal equipment can include mobile phones, smart TVs, wearable devices, smart speakers, smart security equipment, smart gateways, tablets, computers with wireless transceiver capabilities, virtual reality (VR) terminal devices, augmented reality (AR) terminal devices, wireless terminals in industrial control, wireless terminals in self-driving, wireless terminals in remote medical surgery, wireless terminals in smart grids, wireless terminals in transportation safety, wireless terminals in smart cities, wireless terminals in smart homes, and so on.

[0052] In existing technologies, users can control a washing machine loaded with laundry by installing a washing machine control APP on a terminal device or the washing machine. However, existing washing machine control APPs cannot share information about laundry between users. If a user has few laundry items but other family members also have laundry items, they cannot know the situation in time, resulting in clothes not being washed in a timely manner and causing inconvenience.

[0053] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a laundry reminder method. This method can determine the laundry status of other users in the household based on the capacity occupied by the laundry of the first user in the washing machine. This allows for easy identification of laundry by other users in the household, enabling them to wash laundry together, thus achieving information sharing and providing convenience.

[0054] For example, Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a laundry reminder method provided in an embodiment of this application. The laundry reminder method provided in this embodiment can be executed by a terminal device, a washing machine, or a server. For ease of description, a terminal device will be used as an example below. Figure 2 As shown, this laundry reminder method includes the following steps:

[0055] S201. Determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the laundry is occupied by the laundry, based on the amount of laundry to be washed by the first user in the household.

[0056] The first user's laundry items can be one or more items. The first user can refer to one or more users who put the laundry items into the washing machine, or it can refer to a user who adds the laundry item information to the laundry control APP.

[0057] In this embodiment of the application, the remaining capacity of the washing machine after being occupied by the laundry can be the remaining space size of the washing machine after being occupied by the laundry, or the remaining weight that can still be borne after being occupied by the laundry, or the remaining space size and remaining weight that can still be borne after being occupied by the laundry.

[0058] For example, if the first user's laundry consists of large but light items, it can be determined how much space remains in the washing machine after the laundry has been occupied. Similarly, if the first user's laundry consists of small but heavy items, it can be determined how much weight the washing machine can still bear after the laundry has been occupied.

[0059] It is understandable that if the first user's laundry consists of ordinary clothes, that is, clothes with little difference in size and weight, then the remaining space in the washing machine after the first user's laundry occupies the space and the remaining weight that can be supported can be determined.

[0060] A washing machine control app installed on a terminal device can establish a binding relationship with the washing machine. For example, a first user can put clothes to be washed into the washing machine. Furthermore, the washing machine control app bound to the washing machine can determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the clothes are occupied. Similarly, the first user can also add the information of the clothes to be washed to the washing machine control app bound to the washing machine, and the app can determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the clothes are occupied.

[0061] S202. If the remaining capacity meets the preset requirements, then check whether other users in the household have laundry to do in the laundry waiting section; the laundry waiting section is used to provide information on laundry to be added by each user in the household.

[0062] In this embodiment of the application, the preset requirement may refer to the value of the maximum capacity of the washing machine that can hold clothes minus the capacity occupied by the first user's laundry. The preset requirement may be set to different values ​​for different types of washing machines, and this embodiment of the application does not specifically limit it.

[0063] Specifically, the "Waiting to be Washed" section is a module within the laundry control app. Users in the household can add information about clothes to be washed in this section. The laundry control app can be installed on terminal devices.

[0064] For example, after a user adds laundry information to the laundry list, if it is determined that the remaining capacity of the washing machine after being occupied by the laundry meets the preset requirements of the washing machine, the user can further search in the laundry list to see if other users in the household have laundry to do.

[0065] S203. If so, generate a prompt message. The prompt message is used to remind users to wash the laundry of the first user and the laundry of other users at the same time.

[0066] The prompt message can be a voice command prompting the user to wash clothes at the same time as other users' clothes, or it can be a message prompt box prompting the user to wash clothes at the same time as other users' clothes. This application embodiment does not specifically limit the display form of the prompt message.

[0067] For example, when the washing machine is washing clothes but still has remaining capacity, if it finds other users in the household with laundry in the laundry list, it can generate a prompt message to remind the user that there are other users with laundry that can be washed together.

[0068] The prompt message can be displayed on the first user's terminal device, or the first user's terminal device can send the prompt message to the server, which will then forward it to other users' terminal devices for display to remind them. Alternatively, the first user's terminal device can also directly send the prompt message to other users' terminal devices via a local area network or other means.

[0069] In practical applications, when the first user needs to do laundry, they can operate the washing machine through a terminal device. The terminal device executes the method described in this embodiment. When it detects that there are other users with laundry to do, it can generate a prompt message to remind the first user and / or other users to wash clothes together.

[0070] It is understandable that, besides the terminal device, the execution entity of this laundry reminder method can also be a server or a washing machine. For example, the server can obtain relevant information from the washing machine or the terminal device to execute the above steps. Alternatively, a washing machine control app can be installed in the washing machine to execute the above steps.

[0071] Optionally, the above method can also be executed by any combination of terminal devices, servers, or washing machines, and the embodiments of this application do not impose specific limitations.

[0072] For example, S201 can be executed by the washing machine, and S202-S203 can be executed by the terminal device; or, S201-S202 can be executed by the terminal device, and S203 can be executed by the washing machine; or, S201 can be executed by the washing machine, S202 can be executed by the server, and S203 can be executed by the terminal device; and so on, which will not be elaborated here.

[0073] Therefore, the laundry reminder method provided in this application embodiment can determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the laundry is occupied by the laundry of the first user in the family, and further search for whether other users in the family have laundry to wash, so that they can be washed together. It is convenient to use and can also realize information sharing.

[0074] In one possible implementation, the laundry to be washed by the first user is laundry already placed in the washing machine; accordingly, the remaining capacity of the washing machine after being occupied by laundry is determined based on the laundry to be washed by the first user in the household, including: determining the remaining capacity of the washing machine based on the status information of the laundry placed in the washing machine.

[0075] In this embodiment of the application, the status information may refer to the weight of the clothes to be washed and the size of the space they occupy.

[0076] For example, when a user needs to do laundry, they can place the laundry in the washing machine, and the washing machine can determine its remaining capacity based on the weight of the laundry and the space it occupies.

[0077] Therefore, it is possible to know the status of the clothes waiting to be washed in the washing machine in real time, making it easier for users to add or remove clothes for washing.

[0078] One possible implementation is, such as Figure 3 As shown, determining the remaining capacity of the washing machine based on the status information of the clothes to be washed in the washing machine can include the following steps:

[0079] S301. Obtain the weight information of the clothes to be washed in the washing machine through the weighing module of the washing machine, and / or, capture an image of the washing drum of the washing machine through the vision sensor of the washing machine.

[0080] In this embodiment of the application, the weighing module may refer to a module that can weigh the clothes to be washed inside the washing machine drum, such as... Figure 4 As shown, a weighing module 402 can be installed below the washing drum 401 of the washing machine, or the weighing module 402 can also be installed in... Figure 4 Other than the indicated location, any location that can achieve the weighing of clothes is acceptable. This application embodiment does not limit the specific location of the weighing module inside the washing machine. However, the location of the weighing module should not affect other functional modules of the washing machine.

[0081] The vision sensor can be placed at the clothes inlet of the washing machine, or at the side wall or top of the washing tub. This application embodiment does not limit this, but the location of the vision sensor can capture the size of the space occupied by the clothes to be washed inside the washing tub.

[0082] For example, when a user places laundry into the washing machine, if the laundry is heavy but occupies little space, the washing machine can obtain only the weight information of the laundry through the weighing module. If the laundry is light but occupies a lot of space, the washing machine can also simply use a visual sensor to capture an image of the space occupied by the laundry inside the washing drum.

[0083] Understandably, when a user places clothes to be washed into the washing machine, if the clothes are ordinary garments and there is no significant difference in weight and space occupied by the clothes, the washing machine can obtain the weight information of the clothes through the weighing module and take an image of the space occupied by the clothes in the washing drum through the visual sensor.

[0084] S302. Determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine based on the weight information and / or image of the clothes to be washed.

[0085] For example, after the washing machine obtains the weight information of the clothes to be washed in the washing machine through the weighing module and the image of the washing drum of the washing machine captured by the vision sensor, the washing machine further determines the remaining capacity of the washing machine based on the weight information of the clothes to be washed and the image.

[0086] Optionally, the washing machine can send the weight information and image of the laundry to be washed to a washing control APP on the terminal device, which will then determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine.

[0087] Optionally, the washing machine can send the weight information and image of the garment to be washed to the server. The server then processes the weight information and image of the garment to determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine.

[0088] Therefore, the remaining capacity of the washing machine can be determined by weighing modules and vision sensors, thus improving the accuracy of the determination.

[0089] One possible implementation is, such as Figure 5 As shown, determining the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the laundry is occupied by the first user in the household can include the following steps:

[0090] S501. Obtain information on the laundry items added by the first user in the household to the laundry section; wherein, the information on the laundry items includes at least one of the following: quantity, type, and material of the laundry items.

[0091] For example, when a user is doing laundry, if the user has only a few clothes to wash, the information of the clothes to be washed can be added to the "Wait to Wash" section of the laundry control app. For instance, information such as the quantity of clothes to be washed (2 pieces), type (summer clothes), and material (cotton) can be added to the "Wait to Wash" section of the laundry control app, making it easy for other users to find the information of the clothes to be washed and put them together for washing.

[0092] S502. Based on the information of the laundry added by the first user, determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the laundry has been occupied.

[0093] For example, when a user adds information about clothes to be washed to the laundry control app's laundry section, the app can determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the clothes have been occupied by the laundry based on the information added by the user.

[0094] Therefore, whenever a user adds laundry to the laundry section, it is possible to check if a previous user has added laundry to the laundry section, which facilitates simultaneous washing, saves resources, and enables information sharing.

[0095] One possible implementation is, such as Figure 6 As shown, a further refinement of step S203, generating prompt information, includes the following steps:

[0096] S601. Determine if there are multiple other users adding items to be washed in the laundry section.

[0097] For example, after a user adds laundry information to the laundry section, it can be determined whether there are other laundry information added by other users in the household in the laundry section.

[0098] S602. If such a user exists, then, based on the remaining capacity, at least one second user shall be selected from among a plurality of other users; wherein all or part of the laundry belonging to at least one second user meets the requirements of the remaining capacity.

[0099] In this embodiment of the application, the second user can refer to each user in other households besides the first user, and the number of second users can be one or more.

[0100] For example, when user A adds laundry information to the laundry section, it is determined that there is laundry information added by user B and user C in the laundry section. The remaining capacity of the washing machine is 10, and the laundry information added by user B and user C can occupy 4 and 5 of the washing machine's capacity respectively. Therefore, the laundry added by user B and user C can be washed together with the laundry added by user A.

[0101] Optionally, if the remaining capacity of the washing machine is 10, and the information of the clothes to be washed added by users B and C can occupy 9 and 5 of the washing machine's capacity respectively, then it is possible to choose to wash the clothes added by user B and the clothes to be washed by user A together.

[0102] Optionally, if the remaining capacity of the washing machine is 10, and the information of the clothes to be washed added by users B and C can occupy 14 and 16 of the washing machine's capacity respectively, then it is possible to choose to wash a portion of the clothes to be washed by user B together with the clothes to be washed by user A, or it is also possible to choose to wash a portion of the clothes to be washed by user C together with the clothes to be washed by user A.

[0103] S603. Generate a prompt message, which is specifically used to prompt that the laundry of the first user and at least one laundry of the second user are being washed simultaneously.

[0104] For example, after user A adds laundry information to the laundry section, if user B and user C add laundry to be washed together with user A's laundry, a prompt message can be generated. For example, a message box can be displayed saying "The washing machine has remaining capacity. Do you want to select the laundry added by user B and user C to be washed together?", to prompt user A to put the laundry added by user B and user C into the washing machine for washing together.

[0105] Optionally, if user B's laundry is selected to be washed together with user A's laundry, a prompt message can be generated. For example, a message box can be displayed saying "The washing machine has remaining capacity. Would you like to select user B's laundry to be washed together?" to prompt user A to put user B's laundry in the washing machine for washing together.

[0106] Understandably, prompts can also be generated via voice prompts. For example, if user A chooses to wash some of user B's laundry together with user B's laundry, a voice prompt can be generated, such as "The washing machine has remaining capacity. Would you like to choose to wash some of user B's laundry together?" This prompts user A to put some of user B's laundry in the washing machine for washing together.

[0107] It should be noted that the present application does not specifically limit the display format of the generated prompt information.

[0108] Therefore, depending on the actual situation, some or all of a user's clothes can be washed together, saving resources and enabling user information sharing.

[0109] One possible implementation involves recording the time when any user in the household adds laundry items to the laundry list; and / or obtaining the deadline specified by any user in the household for the laundry items in the laundry list.

[0110] For example, after a user adds information about clothes to be washed in the laundry section, the system can further record the time when any user in the household adds information about clothes to be washed in the laundry section. When the user is doing laundry, they can view the time when any other user adds information about clothes to be washed in the laundry section. Furthermore, the system can remind the user to select clothes from any other user for washing based on the order of these times.

[0111] Optionally, when a user adds laundry to the "Laundry Needed" section, they can also specify a deadline. Once the deadline is reached, the system can remind the user to wash the laundry. For example, user A can specify a three-day deadline when adding laundry. If other households also need to do laundry within those three days, their clothes can be washed together with user A's laundry, provided certain conditions are met. If the laundry isn't done together after three days, user A can be prompted to wash the clothes themselves to avoid prolonged storage.

[0112] Optionally, since the time when any user in the household adds laundry to the laundry list is recorded, when a user does laundry, the laundry can be selected to be washed with that user based on the order in which other users added laundry to the laundry list, or it can be selected based on the order in which other users in the household specified the deadline for laundry in the laundry list.

[0113] Optionally, you can also select the laundry items of the user to be washed along with this user, based on the order in which other users in the household added their laundry information to the laundry section and the specified deadline.

[0114] Correspondingly, such as Figure 7 As shown, selecting at least one second user from a plurality of other users may include the following steps:

[0115] S701. Determine the laundry parameters of multiple other users; the laundry parameters include at least one of the following: the time when information is added to the laundry section, the deadline specified in the laundry section, and the degree of matching between the laundry to be washed and the laundry to be washed by the first user.

[0116] In this embodiment, the degree of matching can refer to whether the colors, materials, types, etc., of the clothes to be washed can be washed together. For example, light-colored clothes can be washed together, cotton clothes that do not fade can be washed together, and so on.

[0117] For example, the laundry parameters of any other user in the household can be further determined based on the information of any other user in the household adding laundry items to the laundry list. For example, the laundry parameters are the time when user A added information to the laundry list, the deadline specified by user A in the laundry list, the degree of matching between user A's laundry items and the first user's laundry items, etc.

[0118] S702. Based on the washing parameters of multiple other users, select at least one second user from among the multiple other users.

[0119] For example, after determining the laundry parameters of the laundry to be washed by multiple other users in the household, at least one second user can be selected from among the multiple other users based on the laundry parameters of the multiple other users in the household.

[0120] For example, User B's laundry parameters are: the information was added to the laundry list at 9:00 AM on January 1st, and the deadline specified in the laundry list is 12:00 PM on January 3rd; User C's laundry parameters are: the information was added to the laundry list at 9:00 AM on January 3rd, and the deadline specified in the laundry list is 12:00 PM on January 5th; when User A does laundry at 8:00 AM on January 3rd, they can choose to wash User B's laundry and User A's laundry together.

[0121] Optionally, if User B's laundry parameters include "dark-colored clothes" and User C's laundry parameters include "light-colored clothes", and User A washes light-colored clothes at 8:00 AM on January 3rd, then it may be possible to select User C to add laundry to be washed together with User A's laundry.

[0122] It is understandable that if user B's laundry includes both dark and light-colored clothes, while user C's laundry consists of light-colored clothes, and user A washes only light-colored clothes at 8:00 AM on January 3rd, then it is possible that some of the light-colored clothes from user B's laundry and the clothes added by user C will be washed together with user A's laundry.

[0123] It should be noted that, depending on the actual washing parameters of multiple other users, at least one second user's clothes can be selected for washing together, either partially or entirely. There are various possible combinations of scenarios, which will not be elaborated on here.

[0124] Therefore, it can provide users with a variety of ways to combine clothes for washing, which can be washed in time, and can avoid staining. It can also wash clothes of the same material together, thus extending the life of the clothes.

[0125] In one possible implementation, the user's account is linked to the washing machine according to the user's binding instruction; wherein, users whose accounts are linked to the same washing machine are users belonging to the same household.

[0126] For example, each user in a family can apply for an account and bind it to the washing machine. Users who bind the same washing machine belong to the same family. Each user in the family can establish a binding relationship with the washing machine according to the binding command. In this way, each user in the family can control the washing machine to perform washing, and each user in the family can query the information of the clothes to be washed that they have added in the laundry section when doing laundry.

[0127] Therefore, controlling the washing machine by binding the same washing machine to an account facilitates information sharing.

[0128] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the above-described method embodiments can be implemented by hardware related to program instructions. The aforementioned program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When executed, the program performs the steps of the above-described method embodiments; and the aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as ROM, RAM, magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0129] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the laundry reminder device provided in the embodiments of this application, as shown below. Figure 8 As shown, the laundry reminder device includes: a determining module 810, a searching module 820, and a reminder module 830. The determining module 810 determines the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the first user in the household has laundry to do. The searching module 820, when the remaining capacity meets a preset requirement, searches the laundry section to see if other users in the household have laundry to do. The laundry section is used to provide information for each user in the household to add laundry. If so, the reminder module 830 generates a reminder message to simultaneously wash the first user's laundry and the laundry of other users.

[0130] In one possible implementation, the first user's laundry items are those already placed in the washing machine. The determining module 810 is specifically used to determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine based on the status information of the laundry items placed in the washing machine.

[0131] In one possible implementation, module 810 is specifically used for:

[0132] The weight information of the clothes to be washed in the washing machine is obtained by the weighing module of the washing machine, and / or by the vision sensor of the washing machine to capture an image of the washing drum; the remaining capacity of the washing machine is determined based on the weight information of the clothes to be washed and / or the image.

[0133] In one possible implementation, module 810 is specifically used for:

[0134] Obtain information on the laundry items added by the first user in the household to the laundry section; wherein the information on the laundry items includes at least one of the following: quantity, type, and material of the laundry items; determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the laundry items are occupied based on the information on the laundry items added by the first user.

[0135] In one possible implementation, the prompting module 830 is specifically used to determine whether there is information about multiple other users adding laundry to the laundry section; if so, select at least one second user from the multiple other users according to the remaining capacity; wherein all or part of the laundry of at least one second user meets the requirements of the remaining capacity; generate prompt information, which is specifically used to prompt that the laundry of the first user and the laundry of at least one second user are washed at the same time.

[0136] In one possible implementation, the determining module 810 is further used for:

[0137] Record the time when any user in the household adds laundry to the laundry list; and / or, obtain the deadline specified by any user in the household for the laundry in the laundry list; accordingly, when selecting at least one second user from multiple other users, the prompt module 830 is specifically used for:

[0138] Determine the laundry parameters of multiple other users; the laundry parameters include at least one of the following: the time when information was added to the laundry section, the deadline specified in the laundry section, and the degree of matching between the laundry to be washed and the laundry to be washed by the first user; based on the laundry parameters of multiple other users, select at least one second user from the multiple other users.

[0139] In one possible implementation, the prompting module 830 is also used for:

[0140] Based on the user's binding instructions, the user's account is linked to the washing machine; users whose accounts are linked to the same washing machine are users belonging to the same household.

[0141] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the electronic device includes: a memory 910 and at least one processor 920; the memory 910 stores computer-executable instructions; the at least one processor 920 executes the computer-executable instructions stored in the memory 910, causing the at least one processor 920 to perform actions to implement the present application. Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figures 5-7 The laundry reminder method provided in any of the corresponding embodiments.

[0142] The memory 910 and the processor 920 are connected via a bus 930.

[0143] The electronic device can be a terminal device, a washing machine, or a server, etc.

[0144] For relevant instructions, please refer to the corresponding text. Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figures 5-7 The relevant descriptions and effects corresponding to the steps will be understood, and will not be elaborated on here.

[0145] The specific implementation principle and effects of the laundry reminder device provided in this application embodiment can be found in the relevant descriptions and effects of the above embodiments, and will not be elaborated further here.

[0146] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer program execution instructions. When executed by a processor, the computer program executes the laundry reminder method as described in any of the foregoing embodiments of this application.

[0147] This application also provides a chip for executing instructions, which is used to perform a laundry reminder method executed by an electronic device as described in any of the foregoing embodiments of this application.

[0148] This application also provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored in a storage medium. At least one processor can read the computer program from the storage medium. When the at least one processor executes the computer program, it can implement the laundry reminder method executed by an electronic device as in any of the foregoing embodiments of this application.

[0149] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of modules is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple modules or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection between apparatuses or modules may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0150] The modules described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. Similarly, the components shown as modules may or may not be physical modules; they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network modules. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment, depending on actual needs.

[0151] Furthermore, the functional modules in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing module, or each module can exist physically separately, or two or more modules can be integrated into one module. The integrated module can be implemented in hardware or in a combination of hardware and software functional modules.

[0152] The integrated modules described above, implemented as software functional modules, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. These software functional modules, stored in a storage medium, include several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) or processor to execute some steps of the methods of the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0153] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them; although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the protection scope of this application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of this application, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A laundry prompting method characterized by, The method comprises: determining the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the washing machine is occupied by the laundry of the first user in the family; if the remaining capacity meets the preset requirement, searching the laundry waiting board for whether there is laundry of other users in the family; wherein the laundry waiting board is used for each user in the family to add information of laundry to be washed; if yes, determining whether there is information of laundry to be washed added by multiple other users in the laundry waiting board; if yes, selecting at least one second user from the multiple other users according to the remaining capacity; wherein all or part of the laundry to be washed of the at least one second user meets the requirement of the remaining capacity; generating prompt information for prompting to wash the laundry to be washed of the first user and the laundry to be washed of the other users at the same time; wherein the information of the laundry to be washed comprises the quantity, type and material of the laundry to be washed; each user in the family is bound to the same washing machine through an account and belongs to the same family; the selecting at least one second user from the multiple other users comprises: determining the washing parameters of the multiple other users, the washing parameters comprising at least one of the following: the time of adding information in the laundry waiting board, the specified deadline in the laundry waiting board, the matching degree of the laundry to be washed with the laundry to be washed of the first user; selecting at least one second user from the multiple other users according to the washing parameters of the multiple other users.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The laundry to be washed of the first user is the laundry to be washed which has been placed in the washing machine; correspondingly, the determining the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the washing machine is occupied by the laundry of the first user in the family comprises: determining the remaining capacity of the washing machine according to the state information of the laundry to be washed placed in the washing machine.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein, The determining the remaining capacity of the washing machine according to the state information of the laundry to be washed placed in the washing machine comprises: obtaining the weight information of the laundry to be washed placed in the washing machine through a weighing module of the washing machine, and / or shooting an image of a washing drum of the washing machine through a visual sensor of the washing machine; determining the remaining capacity of the washing machine according to the weight information of the laundry to be washed and / or the image.

4. The method of claim 2, wherein, The determining the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the washing machine is occupied by the laundry of the first user in the family comprises: obtaining the information of the laundry to be washed added by the first user in the family in the laundry waiting board; determining the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the washing machine is occupied by the laundry to be washed according to the information of the laundry to be washed added by the first user.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The method further comprises: binding the account of the user to the washing machine according to a binding instruction of the user; wherein the users bound to the same washing machine are users belonging to the same family.

6. A laundry reminder device, characterized in that, The device comprises: a determining module configured to determine the remaining capacity of the washing machine after the washing machine is occupied by the laundry of the first user in the family; The searching module is configured to search, when the remaining capacity meets the preset requirement, the to-be-washed clothes board to determine whether there is to-be-washed clothes of other users in the family; wherein the to-be-washed clothes board is configured to allow each user in the family to add information of to-be-washed clothes. If yes, the prompting module is configured to determine whether there is information of to-be-washed clothes added by multiple other users in the to-be-washed clothes board; if yes, at least one second user is selected from the multiple other users according to the remaining capacity; wherein all or part of to-be-washed clothes of the at least one second user meets the requirement of the remaining capacity; and a prompt information is generated, wherein the prompt information is used to prompt to wash the to-be-washed clothes of the first user and the to-be-washed clothes of the other users at the same time. The information of the to-be-washed clothes includes the quantity, type and material of the to-be-washed clothes, each user in the family is bound to the same washing machine through an account, and the users belong to the same family. When the prompting module selects at least one second user from the multiple other users, the prompting module is specifically configured to determine washing parameters of the multiple other users; the washing parameters include at least one of the following: a time of adding information in the to-be-washed clothes board, a specified deadline in the to-be-washed clothes board, and a matching degree of to-be-washed clothes with to-be-washed clothes of the first user. The at least one second user is selected from the multiple other users according to the washing parameters of the multiple other users.

7. An electronic device, comprising: The computer readable storage medium stores computer execution instructions, and the computer execution instructions are executed by the processor to implement the washing prompting method according to any one of claims 1-5. The computer readable storage medium stores computer execution instructions, and the computer execution instructions are executed by the processor to implement the washing prompting method according to any one of claims 1-5. ​ ​ 8. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, ​

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