Control method for a washing apparatus

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and specifically provides a control method for a washing device, aiming to solve the problem that the recommended washing and protecting program of the existing washing device is inaccurate and cannot meet the use requirements of users. To this end, the control method comprises the following steps: obtaining the current season; obtaining the last season before the first preset time; determining whether the current season is consistent with the last season; and according to the determination result, selectively recommending the washing and protecting program according to the current season or the last season, so that the recommended washing and protecting program matches the clothes actually washed by the user, avoiding the case that the washing program recommended by the washing device is not suitable for the clothes to be washed after the season alternates, not only can provide reasonable washing and protection for the clothes to be washed, but also can better meet the use requirements of the user, thereby improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of smart home appliance technology, specifically providing a control method for washing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Washing machines are common household appliances for washing clothes. Based on washing methods, washing machines can be broadly classified into top-loading (pulsator) washing machines and front-loading (drum) washing machines. Taking front-loading washing machines as an example, to meet user needs, they are equipped with a program recommendation function, allowing the machine to run according to recommended washing programs, thereby improving the washing effect of clothes.

[0003] In practical applications, front-loading washing machines can recommend washing programs based on usage frequency or the current season. However, with temperature changes, especially after a seasonal transition, the recommended washing programs may not be the ones the user needs. For example, if the user is washing clothes worn in the previous season, the washing machine might recommend a program suitable for the current season, which doesn't match the user's needs and negatively impacts the user experience.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need in the art for a new control method for washing equipment to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, namely, to solve the problem that the washing and care programs recommended by existing washing equipment are inaccurate and cannot meet the user's needs.

[0006] The present invention provides a control method for a washing machine, the control method comprising the following steps: obtaining the current season; obtaining the previous season prior to a first preset time; determining whether the current season is consistent with the previous season; and, based on the determination result, selectively recommending a washing and care program according to the current season or the previous season.

[0007] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the step of "selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the current season or the previous season according to the judgment result" specifically includes: if the current season is inconsistent with the previous season, then obtaining the lowest temperature of each day at a future second preset time; and selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the lowest temperature based on the current season or the previous season.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the step of "selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the current season or the previous season according to the lowest temperature" specifically includes: comparing all the obtained lowest temperatures, and determining the maximum and minimum values ​​based on the comparison results; selectively comparing the maximum or minimum value with a preset temperature based on the current season; and selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the current season or the previous season based on the comparison results.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the above control method, the step of "selectively comparing the maximum or minimum value with a preset temperature according to the current season" specifically includes: determining the category to which the current season belongs; if the current season belongs to a first category of seasons, comparing the minimum temperature with the preset temperature; and / or if the current season belongs to a second category of seasons, comparing the maximum temperature with the preset temperature.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the step of "selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the current season or the previous season according to the comparison result" specifically includes: if the current season belongs to the first type of season and the minimum value is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, or if the current season belongs to the second type of season and the maximum value is less than the preset temperature, then the user is asked whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season; the user's control command is obtained; it is determined whether the content of the control command is to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season; and based on the determination result, a washing and care program is selectively recommended according to the current season or the previous season.

[0011] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the step of "selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the current season or the previous season according to the judgment result" specifically includes: if the content of the control instruction is to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season, then recommend a washing and care program according to the previous season; and / or if the content of the control instruction is to wash clothes corresponding to the current season, then recommend a washing and care program according to the current season.

[0012] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the step of "asking the user whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season" specifically includes: controlling the voice module of the washing device to ask the user whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season via voice; or controlling the washing device to send a judgment result of "minimum value is greater than or equal to preset temperature" or "maximum value is less than preset temperature" to the user terminal, so that the user terminal asks the user whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season via text; or controlling the display component of the clothing processing device to display the judgment result of "minimum value is greater than or equal to preset temperature" or "maximum value is less than preset temperature", so that the display component asks the user whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season via voice or text.

[0013] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the step of "selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the current season or the previous season according to the comparison results" further includes: if the current season belongs to the first type of season and the minimum value is less than the preset temperature, or the current season belongs to the second type of season and the maximum value is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, then a washing and care program is recommended according to the current season.

[0014] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the step of "selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the current season or the previous season according to the judgment result" further includes: if the current season is the same as the previous season, then recommending a washing and care program based on the current season.

[0015] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the step of "obtaining the previous season before the first preset time" specifically includes: obtaining the first average temperature during a first time period before the washing equipment performs the washing and care operation; obtaining the second average temperature during a second time period before the washing equipment performs the washing and care operation; determining preset conditions for determining the previous season based on the current season; determining whether the first average temperature and the second average temperature both meet the preset conditions; and determining the previous season based on the determination result; wherein the first time period is earlier than the second time period; and the first preset time is any time before the washing equipment performs the washing and care operation.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the control method of the present invention, the current season is obtained; the previous season before a first preset time is obtained; it is determined whether the current season is consistent with the previous season; and based on the determination result, a washing and care program is selectively recommended according to the current season or the previous season.

[0017] Compared to existing technologies that recommend washing programs based on usage frequency or the current season, this invention selectively recommends washing programs based on whether the current season matches the previous season before a first preset time. This ensures that the recommended washing program matches the clothes the user is actually washing, avoiding situations where the washing program recommended by the washing machine is unsuitable for the clothes to be washed after a seasonal change. This not only provides reasonable washing and care for the clothes to be washed but also better meets the user's needs, thereby improving the user experience.

[0018] Furthermore, in cases where the current season differs from the previous season, indicating a recent change from the previous season to the current season, the user may wash clothes worn in the current season or clothes worn in the previous season to store away unwanted items. To better meet the user's needs, the system obtains the lowest temperature of each day for a second preset time in the future, assesses whether the temperature will be stable, whether there will be temperature fluctuations, and whether the user will still be wearing clothes from the previous season. Therefore, based on the lowest temperature, the system selectively recommends washing and care programs according to either the current or previous season, ensuring that the recommended programs match the user's actual laundry needs. This provides better washing and care for the clothes and better meets the user's requirements.

[0019] Furthermore, if the minimum temperature is greater than or equal to the preset temperature or the maximum temperature is less than the preset temperature, it indicates that the temperature has stabilized and there will be little to no temperature fluctuations. Clothes from the previous season are basically no longer suitable. To better meet the user's needs, the system asks the user whether they want to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season. Based on the judgment result of the control command, the system selectively recommends washing and care programs according to the current season or the previous season. This ensures that the recommended washing and care programs match the clothes the user is actually washing, providing better washing and care for the clothes to be washed. Moreover, the system prioritizes the user's needs, giving the user the best user experience.

[0020] Furthermore, if the current season is the same as the previous season, it means that the season remains unchanged and there has been no change of seasons. The user will only wash clothes worn in the current season and will not wash clothes worn in the previous season. In this case, the recommended washing and care program can be directly used according to the current season. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The control method of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with a washing machine, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 This is the main flowchart of the control method of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of the control method for obtaining the previous season according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is the flow chart of the recommended washing and care program control method of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 4 This is the flow chart of the recommended washing and care program control method of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 5 This is the flow chart of the recommended washing and care program control method of the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0027] Figure 6 This is the flow chart of the recommended washing and care program control method of the present invention. Figure 4 ;

[0028] Figure 7 This is the flow chart of the recommended washing and care program control method of the present invention. Figure 5 ;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a logic diagram of the control method of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0030] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. For example, although this application is described in conjunction with a washing machine, the technical solution of the present invention is not limited thereto, and this control method can obviously also be applied to other washing equipment such as washer-dryer combos; such changes do not depart from the principles and scope of the present invention.

[0031] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "setup" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] Based on the technical problems mentioned in the background art, the present invention provides a control method for a washing machine, which aims to selectively recommend washing and care programs based on the judgment result of whether the current season and the previous season before a first preset time are consistent, so that the recommended washing and care program matches the clothes actually washed by the user, avoiding the situation where the washing program recommended by the washing machine is not suitable for the clothes to be washed after the change of seasons. It can not only provide reasonable washing and care for the clothes to be washed, but also better meet the user's needs, thereby improving the user experience.

[0033] First see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The control method of the present invention will be described below. Figure 1 This is the main flowchart of the control method of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a flowchart of the control method for obtaining the previous season according to the present invention.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the control method of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0035] S100: Get the current season;

[0036] S200, Obtain the previous season before the first preset time;

[0037] S300: Determine whether the current season is the same as the previous season;

[0038] S400: Based on the judgment results, selectively recommend a washing and care program according to the current season or the previous season.

[0039] The current season can be one of spring, summer, autumn, or winter.

[0040] The previous season corresponds to the current season. If the current season is spring, then the previous season is winter; if the current season is summer, then the previous season is spring; if the current season is autumn, then the previous season is summer; and if the current season is winter, then the previous season is autumn.

[0041] The first preset time can be 5 days before the current time (i.e., the time the washing machine is performing the washing and care operation this time). Of course, the first preset time can also be 8 days or 10 days before the current time, or other times. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust and set the first preset time according to the geographical location of the washing machine and the climate conditions.

[0042] In steps S100 and S200, the washing machine can obtain the current season or the previous season before a first preset time through a server or terminal device connected to it. The terminal device can be a mobile smart terminal such as a mobile phone, tablet, smart bracelet, or smartwatch, or a non-mobile smart terminal such as a computer or smart speaker. These smart terminals are equipped with a news module. For example, if a news report states that "the city entered summer 5 days ago," it indicates that the current season is summer, and the season 5 days ago was spring.

[0043] Alternatively, the washing machine can be equipped with a time module. This module can be used to obtain the current time and historical time prior to the first preset time. The current season can be determined based on the current time, and the previous season can be determined based on the historical time. Here, the current time is the current year, month, and day, and the historical time is the year, month, and day prior to the first preset time. The season can be accurately determined based on the time represented by the year, month, and day. For example, if the current time is June 1, 2021, the current season is summer; if the historical time is May 26, 2021, the previous season is spring.

[0044] Alternatively, the washing machine can obtain the current time and historical time before the first preset time through a server or terminal device that is connected to it. The smart terminal is equipped with a time module.

[0045] Alternatively, in a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, step S200, the step of "obtaining the previous season before the first preset time" specifically includes:

[0046] S211. Obtain the first average temperature during the first time period before the washing machine performs the washing and care operation;

[0047] S212. Obtain the second average temperature during the second time period before the washing machine performs the washing and care operation;

[0048] S213. Determine the preset conditions for judging the previous season based on the current season;

[0049] S214. Determine whether both the first average temperature and the second average temperature meet the preset conditions;

[0050] S215. Based on the judgment results, determine the previous season;

[0051] The first time period is earlier than the second time period. For example, the first time period is 6 days before the current time and the second time period is 5 days before the current time, or the first time period is 7 days before the day before the current time and the second time period is 6 days before the current time. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust and set the first time period and the second time period according to the geographical location and climate of the washing machine, as long as the first time period is earlier than the second time period.

[0052] In steps S211 and S212, the washing machine is equipped with a weather forecast module, which can obtain the first average temperature and the second average temperature; or, the washing machine can obtain the first average temperature and the second average temperature through a server, terminal device, etc., which are connected to it in communication, wherein the smart terminal is equipped with a weather forecast module.

[0053] For example, we can obtain the average temperature of each day for the 6 days prior to the current time, calculate the average of the 6 days' average temperature, and use this average as the first average temperature. For instance, if the current season is spring, and the average temperatures of each day for the 6 days prior to the current time are 2℃, 10℃, 11℃, 12℃, 11℃, and 11℃ respectively, the calculated average temperature is 9.5℃, then the first average temperature is 9.5℃.

[0054] Furthermore, the average temperature of each day for the five days prior to the current time can be obtained, and the average of the five-day average temperature can be calculated. This average value can be used as the second average temperature. For example, if the current season is spring, and the average temperatures of each day for the five days prior to the current time are 10℃, 11℃, 12℃, 11℃, and 11℃ respectively, the calculated average temperature is 11℃, and the second average temperature is 11℃.

[0055] Alternatively, you can obtain the average temperature of each day for the 6 days prior to the current time. For example, if the current season is summer, the average temperatures of each day for the 6 days prior to the current time are 23℃, 24℃, 25℃, 24℃, 23℃, and 23℃, which are the first average temperatures. Correspondingly, the average temperatures of each day for the 5 days prior to the current time are 24℃, 25℃, 24℃, 23℃, and 23℃, which are the second average temperatures.

[0056] In step S213, since the characteristics of the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—are different, and the previous season corresponding to each season is also different, the preset conditions for determining the previous season before the first preset time are also different.

[0057] The following example, using a first preset time of 5 days, will illustrate the preset conditions for determining the previous season for each of the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

[0058] If the current season is summer, meaning the previous season was spring, then the conditions for determining the previous season 5 days ago are: the average temperature in the 5 days prior to the current time is not lower than 22℃ (i.e., the second average temperature determination condition), and the average temperature in the 6 days prior to that time is lower than 22℃ (i.e., the first average temperature determination condition); or the average temperature of each day in the 5 days prior to the current time is not lower than 22℃, and the average temperature of any day in the 6 days prior to that time is lower than 22℃, then the season can be considered to have just changed from spring to summer.

[0059] If the current season is autumn, meaning the previous season was summer, then the conditions for determining the previous season 5 days ago are: the average temperature in the 5 days prior to the current time is below 22℃ (i.e., the second average temperature determination condition), and the average temperature in the 6 days prior to that time is not below 22℃ (i.e., the first average temperature determination condition); or the average temperature of each day in the 5 days prior to the current time is below 22℃, and the average temperature of any day in the 6 days prior to that time is not below 22℃, then the season can be considered to have just changed from summer to autumn.

[0060] If the current season is winter, meaning the previous season was autumn, then the conditions for determining the previous season 5 days ago are: the average temperature in the 5 days prior to the current time is below 10℃ (i.e., the second average temperature determination condition), and the average temperature in the 6 days prior to that time is not below 10℃ (i.e., the first average temperature determination condition); or the average temperature of each day in the 5 days prior to the current time is below 10℃, and the average temperature of any day in the 6 days prior to that time is not below 10℃, then it can be considered that the season has just changed from autumn to winter.

[0061] If the current season is spring, meaning the previous season was winter, then the conditions for determining the previous season 5 days ago are: the average temperature in the 5 days before the current time exceeds 10℃ (i.e., the second average temperature determination condition), and the average temperature in the 6 days before that is not higher than 10℃ (i.e., the first average temperature determination condition); or the average temperature of each day in the 5 days before the current time exceeds 10℃, and the average temperature of any day in the 6 days before that is not higher than 10℃, then the season can be considered to have just changed from winter to spring.

[0062] In step S214, based on the current season, it is determined whether both the first average temperature and the second average temperature meet the preset conditions corresponding to the current season. For example, if the current season is spring, the first average temperature obtained in step S211 is 9.5℃, and the second average temperature obtained in step S212 is 11℃. It is then determined whether 9.5℃ and 11℃ simultaneously meet the preset conditions listed above for a transition from winter to spring.

[0063] Alternatively, it can be determined whether the average daily temperature of the 6 days prior to the current time and the average daily temperature of the 5 days prior to the current time meet preset conditions. For example, if the current season is summer, the average daily temperature of the 6 days prior to the current time obtained in step S211 is 23℃, 24℃, 25℃, 24℃, 23℃, and 23℃, which are the first average temperatures. The average daily temperature of the 5 days prior to the current time obtained in step S212 is 24℃, 25℃, 24℃, 23℃, and 23℃, which are the second average temperatures. That is, it is determined whether the first average temperature and the second average temperature listed above simultaneously meet the preset conditions listed above for just changing from spring to summer.

[0064] In step S215, both the first average temperature and the second average temperature meet preset conditions. For example, if the current season is spring, the first average temperature is 9.5℃, which is lower than 10℃, thus meeting the preset conditions, and the second average temperature is 11℃, which is higher than 10℃, thus meeting the preset conditions. It can be considered that the season has just changed from winter to spring, and the previous season was winter. As another example, if the current season is autumn, the first average temperature is 23℃, which is higher than 22℃, thus meeting the preset conditions, and the second average temperature is 19℃, which is lower than 22℃, thus meeting the preset conditions. It can be considered that the season has just changed from summer to autumn, and the previous season was summer.

[0065] Furthermore, if neither the first average temperature nor the second average temperature meets the preset conditions, for example, if the current season is winter, the first average temperature is 9℃, which is lower than 10℃ and does not meet the preset conditions; and the second average temperature is 3℃, which is lower than 10℃ and does not meet the preset conditions, then it can be considered that the past 6 days were still winter, and the previous season was winter. Similarly, if the current season is summer, the first average temperatures are 23℃, 24℃, 25℃, 24℃, 23℃, and 23℃, all higher than 22℃ and do not meet the preset conditions; and the second average temperatures are 24℃, 25℃, 24℃, 23℃, and 23℃, all higher than 22℃ and do not meet the preset conditions, then it can be considered that the past 6 days were still summer, and the previous season was summer.

[0066] It should be noted that the first preset time, first time period, second time period, temperature for determining seasonal changes and average temperature listed above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust and set the first preset time, first time period, second time period, temperature for determining seasonal changes and average temperature according to the geographical location and climate conditions of the washing machine.

[0067] It should also be noted that, in the above process, the execution order of steps S211 to S213 is not limited to the order listed above. Step S213 can be executed first, followed by steps S211 and S212, or steps S211 to S213 can be executed simultaneously. The present invention does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0068] The following reference Figures 3 to 7 The control method for the recommended washing and care program of the present invention is described. Among them, Figure 3 This is the flow chart of the recommended washing and care program control method of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 4 This is the flow chart of the recommended washing and care program control method of the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 5 This is the flow chart of the recommended washing and care program control method of the present invention. Figure 3 ; Figure 6 This is the flow chart of the recommended washing and care program control method of the present invention. Figure 4 ; Figure 7 This is the flow chart of the recommended washing and care program control method of the present invention. Figure 5 .

[0069] like Figure 3 As shown, step S400, "based on the judgment result, selectively recommend a washing and care program according to the current season or the previous season," specifically includes:

[0070] S411. If the current season is the same as the previous season, then recommend a washing and care routine based on the current season.

[0071] S412. If the current season is different from the previous season, obtain the lowest temperature of each day at the second preset time in the future.

[0072] S413. Based on the lowest temperature, selectively recommend a washing and care program according to the current season or the previous season.

[0073] The second preset time can be 6 days after the current time. Of course, the second preset time can also be 10 days or 15 days after the current time, or other times. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust and set the second preset time according to the geographical location and climate conditions of the washing machine.

[0074] In step S411, if it is determined that the current season is the same as the previous season, it means that the season has not changed within the first preset time period and is still in the same season. For example, if the current season is autumn and the past 5 days were also autumn, the user will only wash clothes worn in autumn and will not wash clothes worn in summer. In this case, the washing and care program can be recommended directly according to the current season (e.g., autumn).

[0075] Preferably, the program that is used most frequently in the current season can be recommended. For example, the program that is used most frequently in autumn is the standard wash program with sterilization function.

[0076] In step S412, if it is determined that the current season is inconsistent with the previous season, it means that the season has changed within the past first preset time period. For example, the current season is spring, and it has just changed from winter to spring. The user may wash clothes worn in spring, or clothes worn in winter in order to store clothes that are no longer worn. In order to better meet the user's needs, the minimum temperature of each day in the future second preset time period is obtained to determine whether the temperature in the future second preset time period is stable, whether there will be temperature fluctuations or drops, and whether winter clothes will still be worn.

[0077] Preferably, the daily minimum temperature can be obtained through the washing machine's weather forecast module; alternatively, the washing machine can obtain the daily minimum temperature through a server, terminal device, or other communication-connected device. For example, if the current season is spring, the obtained daily minimum temperatures for the next 6 days are -1℃, 1℃, 2℃, 0℃, -6℃, and -5℃; if the current season is summer, the obtained daily minimum temperatures for the next 6 days are 18℃, 17℃, 17℃, 17℃, 18℃, and 20℃; if the current season is autumn, the obtained daily minimum temperatures for the next 6 days are 20℃, 21℃, 20℃, 22℃, 21℃, and 21℃; if the current season is winter, the obtained daily minimum temperatures for the next 6 days are 4℃, 4℃, 2℃, 4℃, 3℃, and 5℃.

[0078] See next. Figure 4 In step S413, the step of "selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the current season or the previous season according to the temperature difference" specifically includes:

[0079] S421. Compare all the obtained temperature differences and determine the maximum and minimum values ​​based on the comparison results;

[0080] S422. Based on the current season, selectively compare the maximum or minimum value with the preset temperature;

[0081] S423. Based on the comparison results, selectively recommend a washing and care program according to the current season or the previous season.

[0082] In step S421, for example, the minimum temperatures of -1℃, 1℃, 2℃, 0℃, -6℃, and -5℃ for each day of the next 6 days in spring obtained in step S412 are compared. The comparison shows that -6℃ is the minimum value and 0℃ is the maximum value.

[0083] For example, by comparing the daily minimum temperatures of 18℃, 17℃, 17℃, 17℃, 18℃, and 20℃ obtained in step S412 for the next 6 days of summer, it can be seen that 17℃ is the minimum and 20℃ is the maximum.

[0084] For example, by comparing the daily minimum temperatures of 20℃, 21℃, 20℃, 22℃, 21℃, and 21℃ obtained in step S412 for the next 6 days of autumn, it can be seen that 20℃ is the minimum and 22℃ is the maximum.

[0085] For example, by comparing the minimum daily temperatures of 4℃, 4℃, 2℃, 4℃, 3℃, and 5℃ obtained in step S412 for the next 6 days of winter, it can be seen that 2℃ is the minimum and 5℃ is the maximum.

[0086] See next. Figure 5 In step S422, the step of "selectively comparing the maximum or minimum value with the preset temperature according to the current season" specifically includes:

[0087] S431. Determine the category to which the current season belongs; where the first category includes spring and summer; the second category includes autumn and winter.

[0088] S432. If the current season belongs to the first type of season, such as spring or summer, the temperature of the previous season is usually lower than the temperature of the current season, and there will be a cooling situation. Then compare the minimum value with the preset temperature.

[0089] S433. If the current season belongs to the second category of seasons, such as autumn or winter, the temperature of the previous season is usually higher than that of the current season, and there will be a warming situation. Then the maximum value is compared with the preset temperature.

[0090] The preset temperature setting is seasonal and changes with the seasons.

[0091] See next. Figure 6 In step S423, the step of "selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the current season or the previous season according to the comparison results" specifically includes:

[0092] S441. If the current season belongs to the first category of seasons and the minimum value is less than the preset temperature, or if the current season belongs to the second category of seasons and the maximum value is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, then recommend a washing and care program according to the current season.

[0093] S442. If the current season belongs to the first category of seasons and the minimum value is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, or if the current season belongs to the second category of seasons and the maximum value is less than the preset temperature, then ask the user whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season.

[0094] S443, Obtain user control commands;

[0095] S444. Determine whether the content of the control instruction is to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season.

[0096] S445. Based on the judgment results, selectively recommend a washing and care program according to the current season or the previous season.

[0097] In step S441, for cases where the minimum value is less than the preset temperature, for example, if the current season is spring, which belongs to the first type of season, the corresponding preset temperature is -3℃. The minimum value determined in step S421 is -6℃, which is less than the preset temperature. This indicates that the temperature will be unstable in the next 6 days, and there will be repeated temperature changes and temperature drops. People will still be wearing winter clothes (i.e., clothes from the previous season). There is no need to wash winter clothes. In this case, the recommended washing and care program can be directly recommended according to the current season (e.g., spring).

[0098] For example, if the maximum value is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, such as the current season being autumn, which belongs to the second type of season, the corresponding preset temperature is 17℃. The maximum value determined in step S421 is 22℃, which is greater than the preset temperature. This means that the temperature will be unstable in the next 6 days, and there will be repeated temperature changes and temperature increases. People will still be wearing summer clothes (i.e., the previous season). There is no need to wash summer clothes. In this case, the recommended washing and care program can be directly recommended according to the current season (e.g., autumn).

[0099] Preferably, the program most frequently used in the current season can be recommended. For example, the most frequently used program in spring is the standard wash program with sterilization function; the most frequently used program in autumn is the custom wash program with sterilization function.

[0100] In step S442, for cases where the minimum value is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, for example, if the current season is summer, which belongs to the first type of season, the corresponding preset temperature is 14℃. The minimum value determined in step S421 is 17℃, which is greater than the preset temperature. This means that the temperature will be stable for the next 6 days, and there will be no temperature fluctuations or drops. It is unlikely that we will wear clothes meant for spring (i.e. the previous season), and we can wash spring clothes.

[0101] For example, if the maximum value is less than the preset temperature, such as the current season being winter, which belongs to the second type of season, the corresponding preset temperature is -2℃. The maximum value determined in step S421 is 5℃, which is greater than the preset temperature. This indicates that the temperature will be unstable in the next 6 days, and there will be repeated temperature changes and temperature increases. People will still be wearing clothes from autumn (i.e. the previous season), and they can wash their autumn clothes.

[0102] Regardless of the type of washing described above, in order to better meet the user's needs, the system asks the user whether they want to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season. Based on the judgment result of the control instructions, it selectively recommends washing and care programs according to the current season or the previous season, so that the recommended washing and care programs match the clothes actually being washed by the user, providing better washing and care for the clothes to be washed. Moreover, in this process, the user's needs are taken into account, so that the user can obtain the best user experience.

[0103] Preferably, step S442, the step of "asking the user whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season", specifically includes:

[0104] The voice control module of the washing machine asks the user by voice whether they want to wash clothes that correspond to the previous season.

[0105] For example, if the current season is spring, ask the user via voice "Do you want to wash your summer clothes?"; if the current season is summer, ask the user via voice "Do you want to wash your autumn clothes?", etc.

[0106] Preferably, the voice module is an SDK module, or other voice modules such as the NV020S module, YQ5969 module, and NRK10B.

[0107] Furthermore, after asking the user via voice whether they want to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season, the system obtains the user's voice control commands.

[0108] Alternatively, in an alternative implementation, step S442, "asking the user whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season," specifically includes:

[0109] The washing machine is controlled to send a judgment result to the user terminal stating that "the minimum value is greater than or equal to the preset temperature" or "the maximum value is less than the preset temperature", so that the user terminal can ask the user via text whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season.

[0110] The washing machine can send the judgment result of "minimum value is greater than or equal to preset temperature" or "maximum value is less than preset temperature" to the user terminal in the form of text, pictures, animation, etc., and ask the user whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season in the form of text, pictures, animation, etc. For example, if the current season is autumn, ask the user in the form of text "whether to wash winter clothes", etc.

[0111] Furthermore, after the washing machine sends a judgment result to the user terminal indicating that "the minimum value is greater than or equal to the preset temperature" or "the maximum value is less than the preset temperature", it obtains the control commands input by the user through the user terminal. The user terminal can be an app installed on one of the terminal devices listed above.

[0112] Alternatively, in yet another alternative implementation, step S442, "asking the user whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season," specifically includes:

[0113] The display component controlling the clothing handling equipment displays the judgment result of "minimum value is greater than or equal to preset temperature" or "maximum value is less than preset temperature", so that the display component can ask the user by voice or text whether to wash the clothes corresponding to the previous season.

[0114] The display component can be an LED display screen or an LCD display screen.

[0115] The display component can show the judgment result of "minimum value is greater than or equal to preset temperature" or "maximum value is less than preset temperature" in the form of text, pictures, animation, etc., and ask the user whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season in the form of voice, text, pictures, animation, etc. For example, if the current season is winter, ask the user "whether to wash spring clothes" in the form of animation, etc.

[0116] Furthermore, after the display component displays the judgment result of "minimum value is greater than or equal to preset temperature" or "maximum value is less than preset temperature" in text form, the control command input by the user through the washing machine is obtained; or, after the display component asks the user in voice whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season, the user's voice control command is obtained.

[0117] In the above three embodiments, preferably, the step of obtaining the user's control command can be executed only after asking the user whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season and after a set time interval, such as 20s, 40s, or 1 minute, to ensure that the user is given enough time to determine whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season after receiving the inquiry.

[0118] See next. Figure 7 In step S445, the step of "selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the current season or the previous season according to the judgment result" specifically includes:

[0119] S451. If the control instruction is to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season, then recommend a washing and care program based on the previous season.

[0120] S452. If the control instruction is to wash clothes corresponding to the current season, then recommend a washing and care program based on the current season.

[0121] In step S451, if the control instruction is to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season, it means that the user wants to wash clothes worn in the previous season. In this case, the washing and care program recommended according to the previous season can be used. For example, if the current season is summer and the previous season was spring, the washing and care program recommended according to spring can be used; or if the current season is winter and the previous season was autumn, the washing and care program recommended according to autumn can be used.

[0122] In step S452, if the control instruction is to wash clothes corresponding to the current season, it means that the user does not intend to wash clothes worn in the previous season. In this case, a washing and care program can be recommended according to the current season. For example, if the current season is summer, a summer washing and care program can be recommended; if the current season is winter, a winter washing and care program can be recommended, and so on.

[0123] Preferably, the program most frequently used in the current season can be recommended. For example, the most frequently used program in summer is the quick wash program; and the most frequently used program in winter is the standard wash program with drying function.

[0124] It should be noted that in the above process, steps S411 and S412 are parallel and have no sequential order. They are only related to the judgment result of whether the current season is consistent with the previous season. The corresponding steps are executed according to different judgment results. Steps S432 and S433 are parallel and have no sequential order. They are only related to the judgment result of the category to which the current season belongs. The corresponding steps are executed according to different judgment results. Steps S441 and S442 are parallel and have no sequential order. They are only related to the comparison result of the minimum or maximum value with the preset temperature. The corresponding steps are executed according to different comparison results. Steps S451 and S452 are parallel and have no sequential order. They are only related to the content of the control command. The corresponding steps are executed according to different control commands.

[0125] The following reference Figure 8 This paper describes one possible control flow of the present invention. Figure 8 This is a logic diagram of the control method of the present invention.

[0126] like Figure 8 As shown, a possible complete flow of the control method of the present invention is as follows:

[0127] S501, Get the current season;

[0128] S502, Get the previous season from 5 days ago;

[0129] S503. Determine whether the current season is the same as the previous season; if not, proceed to step S504; if yes, proceed to step S513.

[0130] S504. Obtain the minimum temperature for each of the next 6 days, namely T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 and T6;

[0131] S505. Compare T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, and T6, and determine the minimum value T based on the comparison results. min and maximum value T max ;

[0132] S506. Determine the category to which the current season belongs;

[0133] If the current season belongs to the first category of seasons, then proceed to step S507.

[0134] If the current season belongs to the second category of seasons, then proceed to step S508.

[0135] S507, T min With preset temperature T 01 Compare;

[0136] If T min ≥T 01 Then proceed to step S509;

[0137] If T min <T 01 Then proceed to step S513;

[0138] S508, T max With preset temperature T 02 Compare;

[0139] If T max <T 02 Then proceed to step S509;

[0140] If T max ≥T 02 Then proceed to step S513;

[0141] S509. Ask the user via voice whether they want to wash clothes that correspond to the previous season.

[0142] S510: Obtain the user's voice control commands;

[0143] S511. Determine whether the content of the control instruction is to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season; if yes, proceed to step S512; if no, proceed to step S513.

[0144] S512. Recommended washing and conditioning procedure based on the previous season;

[0145] S513. Recommend a washing and conditioning routine based on the current season.

[0146] It should be noted that the above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention, used only to illustrate the principle of the method of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In practical applications, those skilled in the art can allocate the above functions to different steps as needed, that is, further decompose or combine the steps in the embodiments of the present invention. For example, the steps in the above embodiments can be combined into one step, or further divided into multiple sub-steps to complete all or part of the functions described above. The names of the steps involved in the embodiments of the present invention are merely for distinguishing the various steps and are not considered as limitations on the present invention.

[0147] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for washing equipment, characterized in that, The control method includes the following steps: Get the current season; Get the previous season before the first preset time; Determine whether the current season is the same as the previous season; Based on the judgment results, selectively recommend a washing and care program according to the current season or the previous season; The step of "selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the current season or the previous season according to the judgment result" specifically includes: If the current season is different from the previous season, the lowest temperature of each day in the next second preset time is obtained, and it is determined whether the temperature is stable in the next second preset time, whether there will be temperature fluctuations, and whether the clothes of the previous season will still be worn. Based on the lowest temperature, selectively recommend washing and care programs according to the current season or the previous season, so that the recommended washing and care programs match the clothes actually washed by the user.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of "selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the lowest temperature, either according to the current season or the previous season" specifically includes: Compare all the obtained minimum temperatures, and determine the maximum and minimum values ​​based on the comparison results; Based on the current season, the maximum or minimum value is selectively compared with a preset temperature; Based on the comparison results, a washing and care program may be selectively recommended according to the current season or the previous season.

3. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of "selectively comparing the maximum or minimum value with a preset temperature based on the current season" specifically includes: Determine the category to which the current season belongs; If the current season belongs to the first category of seasons, then the minimum value is compared with the preset temperature; and / or If the current season belongs to the second category of seasons, then the maximum value is compared with the preset temperature.

4. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The step of "selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the comparison results, either according to the current season or the previous season" specifically includes: If the current season belongs to the first type of season and the minimum value is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, or if the current season belongs to the second type of season and the maximum value is less than the preset temperature, then ask the user whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season. Obtain user control commands; Determine whether the content of the control command is to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season; Based on the judgment results, a washing and care program may be selectively recommended according to the current season or the previous season.

5. The control method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The step of "selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the current season or the previous season according to the judgment result" specifically includes: If the control instruction specifies washing clothes corresponding to the previous season, then a washing and care program is recommended based on the previous season; and / or If the control instruction is to wash clothes corresponding to the current season, then a washing and care program is recommended based on the current season.

6. The control method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The steps of "asking the user if they want to wash clothes from the previous season" specifically include: The voice module controlling the washing equipment asks the user by voice whether they want to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season; or The washing equipment is controlled to send a judgment result to the user terminal indicating that "the minimum value is greater than or equal to the preset temperature" or "the maximum value is less than the preset temperature," so that the user terminal can ask the user via text whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season; or The display component controlling the washing equipment displays the judgment result of "minimum value is greater than or equal to preset temperature" or "maximum value is less than preset temperature", so that the display component asks the user in voice or text whether to wash clothes corresponding to the previous season.

7. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The step of "selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the comparison results, either according to the current season or the previous season" further includes: If the current season belongs to the first type of season and the minimum value is less than the preset temperature, or if the current season belongs to the second type of season and the maximum value is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, then a washing and care program is recommended according to the current season.

8. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of "selectively recommending a washing and care program based on the current season or the previous season according to the judgment result" further includes: If the current season is the same as the previous season, then a washing and care routine is recommended based on the current season.

9. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The steps for "obtaining the previous season before the first preset time" specifically include: Obtain the first average air temperature during a first time period before the washing equipment performs the washing and care operation; Obtain the second average air temperature during a second time period before the washing equipment performs the washing and care operation; Determine the preset conditions for judging the previous season based on the current season; Determine whether both the first average temperature and the second average temperature meet the preset conditions; Based on the judgment results, the previous season is determined; The first time period is earlier than the second time period; The first preset time is any time before the washing device performs the washing and care operation.

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