Control method for clothing care device

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of smart home appliance technology, specifically providing a control method for clothing care equipment, aiming to solve the problem of unsatisfactory clothing care effects of existing clothing care equipment. To this end, the control method of this invention includes the following steps: acquiring an image of the clothing; acquiring the weight of the clothing; acquiring the quantity of the clothing; determining the actual attribute information of the clothing based on the image and weight; and selectively determining a clothing care program or sending a prompt message based on the quantity and actual attribute information. This allows for targeted and differentiated care for clothing of different quantities and attributes, improving the clothing care effect and thus enhancing the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, garment care machines have become a common household garment care device in people's daily lives. Garment care machines can perform wrinkle removal, ironing, sterilization and other care operations on clothes, making them look clean and new, and are widely welcomed by users.

[0003] However, because garment care machines provide uniform care for all garments, different garments receive the same care procedures. But different garments have different properties, and the care procedures required for garments with different properties also differ. Therefore, uniform care can lead to unsatisfactory garment care results, affecting the user experience.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need in the art for a new control method for garment care 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 clothing care effect of existing clothing care equipment is not ideal.

[0006] The present invention provides a control method for a garment care device, the control method comprising the following steps: acquiring an image of the garment; acquiring the weight of the garment; acquiring the quantity of the garment; determining the actual attribute information of the garment based on the image and the weight; and selectively determining a garment care procedure or sending a prompt message based on the quantity and the actual attribute information.

[0007] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the step of "determining the actual attribute information of the clothing based on the image and the weight" specifically includes: calling a preset algorithm to analyze the image; determining the first attribute information of the clothing based on the analysis result; verifying whether the first attribute information is correct based on the weight; and selectively determining the first attribute information as the actual attribute information or re-determining the actual attribute information based on the first attribute information and the weight based on the verification result.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the above control method, the garment care device has a database storing multiple preset weight ranges; the step of "verifying whether the first attribute information is correct based on the weight" specifically includes: determining one of the multiple preset weight ranges as a target preset weight range based on the first attribute information; determining whether the weight is within the target preset weight range; if the weight is within the target preset weight range, the first attribute information is verified correctly; and / or if the weight is not within the target preset weight range, the first attribute information is verified incorrectly.

[0009] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the step of "selectively determining the first attribute information as the actual attribute information or re-determining the actual attribute information based on the first attribute information and the weight according to the verification result" specifically includes: when the first attribute information is verified to be correct, determining the first attribute information as the actual attribute information.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the step of "selectively determining the first attribute information as the actual attribute information or re-determining the actual attribute information based on the first attribute information and the weight according to the verification result" further includes: in the case of an error in the verification of the first attribute information, re-determining the actual attribute information based on the first attribute information and the weight.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the above control method, the first attribute information includes a first type, a first material, and a first size; the step of "re-determining the actual attribute information based on the first attribute information and the weight" specifically includes: obtaining the identification accuracy values ​​of the first type, the first material, and the first size respectively; comparing all the obtained identification accuracy values ​​and determining the maximum accuracy value based on the comparison result; obtaining the second attribute information of the clothing from the database based on the target attribute corresponding to the maximum accuracy value and the weight; and determining the second attribute information as the actual attribute information; wherein the target attribute is the first type, the first material, or the first size; and wherein the second attribute information includes a second type, a second material, and a second size.

[0012] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the step of "selectively determining the clothing care procedure or sending a prompt message based on the quantity and the actual attribute information" specifically includes: determining whether the quantity is greater than a preset quantity; and selectively determining the clothing care procedure or sending a prompt message based on the actual attribute information according to the determination result.

[0013] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the actual attribute information includes actual type and actual material; the step of "selectively determining the clothing care procedure or sending a prompt message based on the actual attribute information according to the judgment result" specifically includes: if the quantity is greater than the preset quantity, then determining whether the actual type of all clothing is the same or similar; if the actual type of all clothing is not the same or similar, then determining whether the actual material of all clothing is the same or similar; if the actual material of all clothing is the same or similar, then determining the clothing care procedure based on the actual material.

[0014] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the step of "selectively determining the clothing care procedure or sending a prompt message based on the actual attribute information according to the judgment result" further includes: if the quantity is less than or equal to the preset quantity, then determining the clothing care procedure based on the actual type or the actual material; and / or if the actual types of all clothing are the same or similar, then determining the clothing care procedure based on the actual type; and / or if the actual materials of all clothing are not the same or similar, then sending a prompt message to remind the user to care for the clothing separately.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the above control method, the actual attribute information further includes the actual size; the control method further includes: determining the parameters of the garment care procedure based on the weight, the actual type, the actual material, and the actual size.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the control method of the present invention, an image of the clothing is acquired; the weight of the clothing is acquired; the quantity of the clothing is acquired; the actual attribute information of the clothing is determined based on the image and weight; and the clothing care procedure or a prompt message is selectively determined based on the quantity and actual attribute information.

[0017] Compared to existing technologies that perform indiscriminate care on clothing, this invention can accurately determine the actual attribute information of clothing based on images and weight, and selectively determine clothing care procedures or send prompts based on quantity and actual attribute information. This allows for targeted and differentiated care of clothing of different quantities and attributes, improving the care effect of clothing and thus enhancing the user experience.

[0018] Furthermore, a preset algorithm is invoked to analyze the image, and the first attribute information of the clothing is determined based on the analysis results. The correctness of the first attribute information is verified based on the weight. Based on the verification results, the first attribute information is selectively determined as the actual attribute information, or the actual attribute information is re-determined based on the first attribute information and the weight. This can accurately determine the attribute information of the clothing, improve the accuracy and precision of the actual attribute information recognition of the clothing, and thus improve the user experience.

[0019] Furthermore, based on the first attribute information, one of the multiple preset weight ranges is determined as the target preset weight range, establishing a benchmark for verifying the correctness of the first attribute information based on the weight of the clothing. This allows for accurate verification of the first attribute information's correctness. If the weight of the clothing falls within the target preset weight range, it indicates that the weight of the clothing matches the first attribute information, thus verifying the correctness of the first attribute information. If the weight of the clothing does not fall within the target preset weight range, it indicates that the weight of the clothing does not match the first attribute information, thus verifying an error in the first attribute information.

[0020] Furthermore, in the event of an error in the verification of the first attribute information, the actual attribute information is re-determined based on the first attribute information and the weight. This avoids directly using the less accurate first attribute information as the actual attribute information of the clothing, and the actual attribute information of the clothing is re-determined, thus ensuring the accuracy and precision of the identification of the actual attribute information of the clothing.

[0021] Furthermore, the identification accuracy values ​​for the first type, first material, and first size are obtained separately. All the obtained identification accuracy values ​​are compared, and the maximum accuracy value is determined based on the comparison results. The second attribute information of the clothing is obtained from the database based on the target attribute and weight corresponding to the maximum accuracy value. The second attribute information is determined as the actual attribute information. In other words, the identification accuracy value of the target attribute corresponding to the finally determined actual attribute information is the highest, thereby ensuring the accuracy and precision of the identified actual attribute information of the clothing.

[0022] Furthermore, based on whether the number of clothes exceeds the preset quantity, the system can selectively determine the clothing care procedure or send a prompt message according to the actual attribute information. This allows for targeted care of clothes of different quantities and attributes, avoiding mixed care of clothes that are not suitable for mixed care, thus improving the care effect of the clothes and enhancing the user experience.

[0023] Furthermore, if the quantity exceeds the preset quantity, it indicates that there are too many clothes, and some clothes may not be able to be mixed for care. In this case, it is determined whether the actual types of all clothes are the same or similar. If the actual types of all clothes are not the same or similar, it indicates that there are too many types of clothes, and some types of clothes may not be able to be mixed for care. In this case, it is determined whether the actual materials of all clothes are the same or similar. If the actual materials of all clothes are the same or similar, it indicates that all clothes are made of the same or similar materials and can be mixed for care. In this case, the clothing care procedure is determined based on the actual materials of the clothes, thus improving the clothing care effect.

[0024] Furthermore, if the quantity is less than or equal to the preset quantity, it means that the quantity of clothing is very small, such as one piece. In this case, the clothing care procedure can be determined directly based on the actual type or material of the clothing.

[0025] Furthermore, if all the clothing items are of the same or similar type, even if there are many items of clothing of different types, they can still be mixed and cared for. In this case, the clothing care procedure can be determined according to the actual type of clothing, which improves the care effect of clothing.

[0026] Furthermore, if all the clothing items are made of different or similar materials, indicating a large quantity, variety, and type of clothing that cannot be mixed for care, a prompt message will be sent to remind the user to care for the clothing separately. This avoids mixing clothing items when they are not suitable for mixing, thus improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The control method of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with the garment care machine. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 This is the flow chart of the control method of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 2 This is the flowchart of the control method for determining the actual attribute information of clothing according to the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of the control method for verifying the correctness of the first attribute information according to the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 This is the flowchart of the control method for determining the actual attribute information of clothing according to the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0032] Figure 5 This is the flowchart of the control method for determining the actual attribute information of clothing according to the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0033] Figure 6 This is the flow chart of the control method of selectively determining clothing care procedures or sending reminder messages according to the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0034] Figure 7 This is the flow chart of the control method of selectively determining clothing care procedures or sending reminder messages according to the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0035] Figure 8 This is a logic diagram of the control method of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0036] 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 garment care machine, the technical solution of the present invention is not limited thereto, and this control method can obviously also be applied to other garment care devices such as dryers and garment care cabinets; such changes do not depart from the principles and scope of the present invention.

[0037] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] 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.

[0039] Based on the technical problems mentioned in the background art, the present invention provides a control method for a garment care machine, which aims to accurately determine the actual attribute information of the garment based on the image and weight, and selectively determine the garment care program or send prompt information based on the quantity and actual attribute information, so as to provide targeted care for garments of different quantities and attributes, improve the garment care effect, and thus improve the user experience.

[0040] First, the garment care machine of the present invention will be described.

[0041] The garment care machine of the present invention includes a housing, a door pivotally connected to the housing, and a detection unit, a data unit, a garment processing unit, a communication unit, and a control unit disposed in the housing or the door, wherein the detection unit, the data unit, the garment processing unit, and the communication unit are all connected to the control unit; a clothes hanger for hanging clothes is provided inside the housing.

[0042] The detection unit includes a door detection module, an image acquisition module, and a weighing module. The door detection module is mounted on the cabinet or door to detect whether the door is open. The image acquisition module is mounted on the cabinet to acquire images of the clothing and the user. The weighing module is mounted on the hanger to obtain the weight of the clothing hanging on the hanger. The image acquisition module sends the detected images of the clothing and the user to the data unit for storage and processing; the weighing module sends the detected weight of the clothing to the data unit for storage.

[0043] Preferably, the door detection module can be, but is not limited to, a door magnetic sensor, a pressure sensor, etc.

[0044] Preferably, the image acquisition module can be, but is not limited to, a camera or a webcam.

[0045] Preferably, the weighing module can be, but is not limited to, a weighing sensor, a weighing meter, etc.

[0046] The data unit includes a storage module and a processing module. The storage module stores images of the clothing, the user's image, and the weight. The processing module analyzes, processes, and calculates the user's image and weight to determine whether the user has performed the hanging action. The processing module also analyzes, processes, and calculates the clothing's image and weight to determine the clothing's actual attribute information. Alternatively, the data unit can be located on a server.

[0047] Preferably, the storage module can be, but is not limited to, ROM memory, RAM memory, etc.

[0048] Preferably, the processing module may be, but is not limited to, an Intel processor, a Celeron processor, a Pentium processor, etc.

[0049] The control unit sends images of the clothing to the data unit for storage and processing via the communication unit, and selectively determines the clothing care program or sends a prompt message based on the actual attribute information and quantity of the clothing. The control unit then sends the clothing care program and the actual attribute information of the clothing to the clothing processing unit so that the clothing processing unit can execute the clothing care program.

[0050] Preferably, the communication unit can be a WiFi module, Bluetooth module, Zigbee module, NFC module, GPRS module, or other communication modules.

[0051] Preferably, the control unit can be any type of controller, such as a programmable controller, combinational logic controller, etc.

[0052] The garment processing unit receives the garment care procedure and the actual attribute information of the garment, and executes the garment care procedure.

[0053] Preferably, the garment processing unit may be, but is not limited to, an Intel processor, a Celeron processor, a Pentium processor, etc.

[0054] See next. Figure 1 The control method of the present invention will be described below. Figure 1 This is the flow chart of the control method of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, the control method of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0056] S100, Obtain an image of the clothing;

[0057] S200, Obtain the weight of the clothing;

[0058] S300, the quantity of clothing obtained;

[0059] S400: Determine the actual attribute information of the clothing based on the image and weight;

[0060] S500: Based on quantity and actual attribute information, selectively determine garment care procedures or send reminder messages.

[0061] In step S100, the garment care machine captures images of the garments using image acquisition modules such as cameras and camcorders.

[0062] Furthermore, when the door detection module detects a signal from the user opening the door, and whenever the user is detected hanging clothes, the image acquisition module performs an image capture operation on the clothes.

[0063] Furthermore, when the door detection module detects a signal from the user opening the door, the image acquisition module captures an image of the user and sends the image to the data unit for analysis, processing, and calculation to determine whether the user has performed the action of hanging up their coat.

[0064] In step S200, the weight of the clothing is obtained only after the user hangs the clothing on the hanger and a preset time interval is reached, such as 2s, 3s or 5s.

[0065] Furthermore, the weight M of each garment hung by the user is obtained separately. For example, if the initial weight of the hanger is m0, and the weight of the hanger is m1 after the first detection of the user hanging garment action and a 3-second interval, then the weight M of the first garment is M1 = m1 - m0; the weight of the hanger is m2 after the second detection of the user hanging garment action and a 3-second interval, then the weight M2 of the second garment is M2 = m2 - m1; and so on. n Then the weight M of the nth garment is n =mn -m n-1 , where n≥2.

[0066] In step S300, each time a change in the weight of the clothing is detected, the quantity of clothing is counted until the weight of the clothing no longer changes.

[0067] Preferably, the total number of clothes is accumulated when the door detection module detects a signal from the user closing the door and the weight of the clothes no longer changes.

[0068] The following reference Figures 2 to 5 The method for determining the actual attribute information of clothing according to the present invention is described herein. Figure 2 This is the flowchart of the control method for determining the actual attribute information of clothing according to the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 3 This is a flowchart of the control method for verifying the correctness of the first attribute information according to the present invention; Figure 4 This is the flowchart of the control method for determining the actual attribute information of clothing according to the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 5 This is the flowchart of the control method for determining the actual attribute information of clothing according to the present invention. Figure 3 .

[0069] like Figure 2 As shown, step S400, the step of "determining the actual attribute information of the clothing based on the image and weight" specifically includes:

[0070] S411. Call the preset algorithm to analyze the image;

[0071] S412. Based on the analysis results, determine the primary attribute information of the clothing;

[0072] S413. Verify the correctness of the first attribute information based on the weight;

[0073] S414. Based on the verification results, selectively determine the first attribute information as the actual attribute information or redetermine the actual attribute information based on the first attribute information and the weight.

[0074] The first attribute information includes the first type, the first material, and the first size.

[0075] In steps S411 and S412, the data unit's processing module calls a preset algorithm to analyze, process, and calculate the image of each garment received from the image acquisition module, thereby determining the first attribute information of each garment. The preset algorithm can be ResNet18, ResNet50, ResNet101, DeeplabV3+, ResNeXt, HRNet, or other algorithms. Regardless of the algorithm used, the specific method for image analysis corresponding to any algorithm should not constitute any limitation on this invention.

[0076] Furthermore, the data unit's storage module is capable of storing images of each garment received from the image acquisition module separately.

[0077] The garment care machine of the present invention also has a database, which collects relevant data on existing garment attributes, including garment weight, type, material, and size. The database also stores multiple preset weight ranges, each corresponding to different weights, materials, and sizes. For example, pure cotton, short sleeves, 50cm long, corresponds to a preset weight range of 150g to 200g; jeans, trousers, 90cm long, corresponds to a preset weight range of 400g to 500g; wool, men's overcoat, 100cm long, corresponds to a preset weight range of 1800g to 2200g, etc.

[0078] like Figure 3 As shown, step S413, "verifying the correctness of the first attribute information based on the weight," specifically includes:

[0079] S421. Determine one of the multiple preset weight ranges as the target preset weight range based on the first attribute information;

[0080] S422. Determine whether the weight is within the target preset weight range; if yes, proceed to step S423; if no, proceed to step S424.

[0081] S423, The first attribute information is verified correctly;

[0082] S424, First attribute information verification error.

[0083] In step S421, for example, the first type determined in step S411 is a men's coat, the first material is wool, the first size is 100cm in length, the wool density is 500-600g / m, and the expected weight of a 100cm long men's coat is around 2000g. Therefore, the determined target preset weight range is 1800g-2200g.

[0084] In step S423, for example, if the weight of the garment obtained in step S200 is 2100g, which is within the target preset weight range, it means that the target preset weight range of the garment determined in step S411 is basically consistent with the weight of the garment obtained in step S200. The weight of the garment matches the first attribute information of the garment, thereby verifying that the first attribute information is correct.

[0085] In step S424, for example, if the weight of the garment obtained in step S200 is 1500g, which is not within the target preset weight range, it means that the target preset weight range of the garment determined in step S411 does not match the weight of the garment obtained in step S200 at all. The weight of the garment does not match the first attribute information of the garment. Since the weight is directly measured, the accuracy is high, so it can be considered that the first attribute information is wrong.

[0086] It should be noted that in the above process, steps S423 and S424 are not sequential but parallel, and are only related to the judgment result of whether the weight is within the target preset weight range. The corresponding steps can be executed according to different judgment results.

[0087] like Figure 4 As shown, step S414, "selectively determining the first attribute information as the actual attribute information or re-determining the actual attribute information based on the first attribute information and the weight according to the verification result," specifically includes:

[0088] S431. If the first attribute information is verified to be correct, the first attribute information shall be determined as the actual attribute information.

[0089] S432. In the event of an error in the first attribute information verification, the actual attribute information shall be re-determined based on the first attribute information and the weight.

[0090] In step S431, if the first attribute information is verified to be correct, it means that the first attribute information is accurate or has a high accuracy rate. The first attribute information can be directly used as the actual attribute information, thus ensuring the accuracy and precision of the identification of the actual attribute information of the clothing.

[0091] In step S432, if the first attribute information verification fails, it indicates that the first attribute information is inaccurate or has a low accuracy rate. The actual attribute information is then re-determined based on the first attribute information and the weight, ensuring the accuracy and precision of the identification of the actual attribute information of the clothing, thereby improving the user experience.

[0092] It should be noted that in the above process, steps S431 and S432 are not sequential but parallel, and are only related to the result of whether the first attribute information is correct. The corresponding steps can be executed according to different verification results.

[0093] like Figure 5 As shown, step S432, "re-determining the actual attribute information based on the first attribute information and the weight," specifically includes:

[0094] S441. Obtain the accurate identification values ​​for the first type, the first material, and the first size respectively;

[0095] S442. Compare all the obtained accurate recognition values ​​and determine the maximum accurate value based on the comparison results;

[0096] S443. Obtain the second attribute information of the clothing from the database based on the target attribute and weight corresponding to the maximum accurate value;

[0097] S444. Determine the second attribute information as the actual attribute information;

[0098] The first attribute information includes the first type, the first material, and the first size.

[0099] The target attribute is either the first type, the first material, or the first size, and the target attribute is determined based on the maximum accurate value.

[0100] The second attribute information includes the second type, the second material, and the second size.

[0101] Because different algorithms have different accuracy values ​​for recognizing different attributes when analyzing images to determine the primary attribute information of clothing.

[0102] For example, the ResNet18 algorithm has recognition accuracies of 60%, 70%, and 80% for the first type, first material, and first size, respectively. Comparing these 60%, 70%, and 80%, 80% is found to be the maximum accuracy. The first size corresponding to the maximum accuracy of 80% is then determined as the target attribute. Based on the first size (i.e., the target attribute) and weight, the second attribute information of the clothing is retrieved from the database. Since the database collects data on the weight, type, material, and size of existing clothing attributes, it can accurately search for the type and material of the clothing based on the first size with the highest recognition accuracy and the weight with a relatively high accuracy. The searched type and material are then used as the second type and second material of the second attribute information, respectively, and the first size is directly used as the second size of the second attribute information.

[0103] For example, the ResNet101 algorithm has recognition accuracy values ​​of 70%, 90%, and 50% for the first type, first material, and first size, respectively. Comparing 70%, 90%, and 50%, it can be found that 90% is the maximum accuracy value. The first material corresponding to the maximum accuracy value of 90% is determined as the target attribute. Based on the first material (i.e., the target attribute) and weight, the type and size of the garment can be accurately searched from the database. The searched type and size are used as the second type and second size of the second attribute information, respectively. The first material can be directly used as the second material of the second attribute information.

[0104] It should be noted that the identification accuracy values ​​of the first type, first material, and first size listed above are merely exemplary and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can determine the identification accuracy values ​​of the first type, first material, and first size in practical applications based on the accuracy of the actual algorithm, etc.

[0105] The following reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The method for selectively determining a garment care procedure or sending a notification message according to the present invention will be described. Figure 6 This is the flow chart of the control method of selectively determining clothing care procedures or sending reminder messages according to the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 7 This is the flow chart of the control method of selectively determining clothing care procedures or sending reminder messages according to the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0106] like Figure 6 As shown, step S500, the step of "selectively determining the garment care procedure or sending a prompt message based on the quantity and actual attribute information" specifically includes:

[0107] S511. Determine if the quantity is greater than the preset quantity;

[0108] S512. Based on the judgment result, selectively determine the garment care procedure or send a prompt message according to the actual attribute information.

[0109] The actual attribute information includes the actual type, actual material, and actual size.

[0110] like Figure 7 As shown, step S512, "based on the judgment result, selectively determine the garment care procedure or send a prompt message according to the actual attribute information," specifically includes:

[0111] S521. If the quantity is less than or equal to the preset quantity, determine the garment care procedure according to the actual type or material.

[0112] S522. If the quantity is greater than the preset quantity, determine whether the actual types of all the clothing are the same or similar; if yes, proceed to step S523; if no, proceed to step S524.

[0113] S523. Determine the garment care procedure based on the actual type of garment;

[0114] S524. Determine whether the actual materials of all the clothing are the same or similar; if yes, proceed to step S525; if no, proceed to step S526.

[0115] S525. Determine the garment care procedure based on the actual material;

[0116] S526. Send a notification message to remind the user to care for clothes separately.

[0117] In step S521, if the quantity is less than or equal to the preset quantity, for example, if the preset quantity is 2 and the quantity counted in step S300 is 1, which is less than the preset quantity, it means that the quantity of clothing is very small, and only one item needs care. In this case, the clothing care procedure can be determined directly based on the actual type or material of the clothing. For example, if the clothing is a shirt, the shirt mode can be selected; if the clothing is an outer garment, the outer garment mode can be selected; if the clothing is bedding, the bedding mode can be selected, and so on.

[0118] In step S522, if the quantity is greater than the preset quantity, for example, if the preset quantity is 2 and the quantity counted in step S300 is 3, which is greater than the preset quantity, it means that there are many items of clothing and many types of clothing. It is necessary to determine whether all the clothing can be mixed for care in order to avoid damage to the clothing. Then, it is further determined whether the actual types of all the clothing are the same or similar.

[0119] In step S523, if all the clothing items are of the same or similar type, for example, if the clothing items placed in the garment care machine by the user are suit jackets, suit bottoms, and overcoats, since suit jackets, suit bottoms, and overcoats are similar types and the care methods for suits and overcoats are similar, they can still be mixed for care. Then, the garment care program is determined according to the actual type of clothing, which improves the care effect of clothing. You can choose suit mode, overcoat mode, or suit and overcoat mixed mode, etc.

[0120] In step S524, if the actual types of all the clothing are not the same or similar, for example, the types of clothing that the user puts into the garment care machine are wool sweaters, wool coats, and wool suits, and the types of wool sweaters, wool coats, and wool suits are not exactly the same; or, for example, the types of clothing that the user puts into the garment care machine are silk dresses, down vests, and plush toys, and the types of silk dresses, down vests, and plush toys are completely different, it is necessary to determine whether all the clothing can be mixed for care in order to avoid damaging the clothing. Therefore, it is further determined whether the actual materials of all the clothing are the same or similar.

[0121] In step S525, if all the garments are made of the same or similar material, such as the wool sweaters, wool coats and wool suits listed in step S524, which are all made of wool, they can still be mixed for care. The garment care procedure can be determined according to the actual material, and either the wool mode or the mixed care mode can be selected.

[0122] In step S526, if the actual materials of all the garments are not the same or similar, for example, the silk dress, down vest and plush toy listed in step S524 are made of silk, down and plush respectively. Since the materials are different and cannot be mixed for care, a prompt message is sent to remind the user to care for the garments separately and to confirm whether to perform the care. This avoids mixing the garments for care when they are not suitable for mixing, thus improving the user experience.

[0123] Furthermore, prompts can be sent to smart terminals such as mobile phones, tablets, smart bracelets, and smartwatches in the form of text, images, and animations; or the prompt module of the garment care machine can directly send prompts in the form of voice, text, images, and animations.

[0124] It should be noted that the preset quantities listed above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust and set the preset quantities according to actual usage needs, for example, the preset quantity can also be 1.

[0125] It should also be noted that in the above process, steps S521 and S522 are parallel and have no sequential order. They are only related to the judgment result of whether the quantity is greater than the preset quantity. The corresponding steps are executed according to different judgment results. Steps S523 and S524 are parallel and have no sequential order. They are only related to the judgment result of whether the actual types of all the clothing are the same or similar. The corresponding steps are executed according to different judgment results. Steps S525 and S526 are parallel and have no sequential order. They are only related to the judgment result of whether the actual materials of all the clothing are the same or similar. The corresponding steps are executed according to different judgment results.

[0126] Continue reading Figure 7In the above process, after determining the garment care procedure, the control methods also include:

[0127] S600: Determine the parameters of the garment care procedure based on weight, actual type, actual material, and actual size.

[0128] The parameters include temperature, steam volume, and hanger swing frequency.

[0129] In step S600, the temperature is determined according to the actual type and material of the clothing to avoid damage to the clothing due to excessive temperature; the amount of steam is determined according to the weight and actual size of the clothing to ensure that there is enough steam to care for the clothing and clean it; the swing frequency of the hanger is determined according to the weight and actual size of the clothing to ensure that all the clothes hanging on the hanger can swing, thereby improving the care effect.

[0130] 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 identification and control method of the present invention.

[0131] like Figure 8 As shown, a possible complete flow of the identification and control method of the present invention is as follows:

[0132] S701. When the door detection module detects a signal that the user has opened the door, and whenever it detects that the user has hung up clothes, it acquires an image of the clothes.

[0133] S702. After the user hangs the clothes on the hanger and there is a 3-second interval, the weight of the clothes is obtained.

[0134] S703. When the door detection module detects a signal that the user has closed the door, it counts the number of clothes.

[0135] S704. Call the preset algorithm to analyze the image;

[0136] S705. Based on the analysis results, determine the first attribute information of the clothing; wherein, the first attribute information includes the first type, the first material, and the first size;

[0137] S706. Determine one of the multiple preset weight ranges as the target preset weight range based on the first attribute information;

[0138] S707. Determine whether the weight is within the target preset weight range; if yes, proceed to step S708; if no, proceed to step S710.

[0139] S708, First attribute information verification is correct;

[0140] S709. The first attribute information is determined as the actual attribute information; wherein, the actual attribute information includes the actual type, actual material and actual size;

[0141] S710, First attribute information verification error;

[0142] S711. Obtain the accurate identification values ​​of the first type, the first material, and the first size, namely η1, η2, and η3 respectively;

[0143] S712. Compare η1, η2, and η3, and determine the maximum accurate value, i.e., η, based on the comparison result. max ;

[0144] S713, according to η max The corresponding target attributes and weight are obtained from the database to retrieve the second attribute information of the clothing; wherein, the second attribute information includes the second type, the second material and the second size;

[0145] S714. Determine the second attribute information as the actual attribute information;

[0146] After step S709 or step S714, step S715 is executed;

[0147] S715. Determine if the quantity is greater than the preset quantity; if not, proceed to step S716; if yes, proceed to step S717.

[0148] S716. Determine the garment care procedure based on the actual type or material;

[0149] S717. Determine whether all clothing items are of the same or similar type; if yes, proceed to step S718; if no, proceed to step S719.

[0150] S718. Determine the garment care procedure based on the actual type of garment;

[0151] S719. Determine whether the actual materials of all the clothing are the same or similar; if yes, proceed to step S720; if no, proceed to step S721.

[0152] S720. Determine the garment care procedure based on the actual material;

[0153] S721. Send a notification message to remind the user to care for clothes separately;

[0154] After step S716, step S718 or step S720, step S722 is executed;

[0155] S722. Determine the parameters of the garment care procedure based on the weight, actual type, actual material, and actual size.

[0156] 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.

[0157] 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 garment care equipment, characterized in that, The control method includes the following steps: Get an image of the clothing; Get the weight of the clothing; The quantity of clothing obtained; The actual attribute information of the clothing is determined based on the image and the weight; Based on the quantity and the actual attribute information, determine the garment care procedure or send a prompt message; The step of "determining the actual attribute information of the clothing based on the image and the weight" specifically includes: The image is analyzed by invoking a preset algorithm; Based on the analysis results, determine the primary attribute information of the clothing; Verify the correctness of the first attribute information based on the weight; Based on the verification result, the first attribute information is determined as the actual attribute information, or the actual attribute information is re-determined based on the first attribute information and the weight. The garment care device includes a database storing multiple preset weight ranges. Accordingly, the step of "verifying the correctness of the first attribute information based on the weight" specifically includes: Based on the first attribute information, one of the plurality of preset weight ranges is determined as the target preset weight range; Determine whether the weight is within the target preset weight range; If the weight is within the target preset weight range, then the first attribute information verification is correct; and / or If the weight is not within the target preset weight range, then the first attribute information verification is incorrect.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of "determining the first attribute information as the actual attribute information based on the verification result, or re-determining the actual attribute information based on the first attribute information and the weight" specifically includes: If the first attribute information is verified to be correct, the first attribute information is determined to be the actual attribute information.

3. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of "determining the first attribute information as the actual attribute information based on the verification result, or re-determining the actual attribute information based on the first attribute information and the weight" further includes: If the first attribute information verification fails, the actual attribute information is re-determined based on the first attribute information and the weight.

4. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first attribute information includes a first type, a first material, and a first size; The step of "re-determining the actual attribute information based on the first attribute information and the weight" specifically includes: Obtain the accurate identification values ​​for the first type, the first material, and the first size, respectively; Compare all the obtained accurate identification values, and determine the maximum accurate value based on the comparison results; The second attribute information of the clothing is obtained from the database based on the target attribute corresponding to the maximum accuracy value and the weight; The second attribute information is determined as the actual attribute information; Wherein, the target attribute is the first type, the first material, or the first size; The second attribute information includes a second type, a second material, and a second size.

5. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The step of "determining the garment care procedure or sending a prompt message based on the quantity and the actual attribute information" specifically includes: Determine whether the quantity is greater than a preset quantity; Based on the judgment result, determine the clothing care procedure or send a prompt message according to the actual attribute information.

6. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The actual attribute information includes the actual type and the actual material; The steps of "determining the garment care procedure or sending a prompt message based on the judgment result and the actual attribute information" specifically include: If the quantity is greater than the preset quantity, then determine whether the actual types of all clothing items are the same or similar; If the actual types of all the clothing items are not the same or similar, then determine whether the actual materials of all the clothing items are the same or similar. If all garments are made of the same or similar material, the garment care procedure shall be determined based on the material.

7. The control method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The step of "determining the garment care procedure or sending a prompt message based on the judgment result and the actual attribute information" further includes: If the quantity is less than or equal to the preset quantity, then a garment care procedure is determined based on the actual type or the actual material; and / or If all garments are of the same or similar actual type, then determine the garment care procedure based on the actual type; and / or If the actual materials of all the garments are not the same or similar, a prompt message will be sent to remind the user to care for the garments separately.

8. The control method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The actual attribute information also includes the actual dimensions; the control method further includes: The parameters of the garment care procedure are determined based on the weight, the actual type, the actual material, and the actual size.

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