Washing machine control method, device and washing machine

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly relates to a washing machine control method and device and a washing machine. After a washing program ends, a corresponding function program is started by judging whether a user takes out clothes in a washing machine drum and monitoring the humidity in the washing machine drum. When the humidity in the washing machine drum is greater than a first preset humidity, the clothes in the washing machine drum are dried or re-rinsed. When the humidity in the washing machine drum is less than the first preset humidity and greater than a second preset humidity, a dehumidification function or a dehumidification and fragrance function of the washing machine is started to introduce air or air with fragrance gas into the washing machine drum to remove humid air in the drum. When the user can temporarily go out for something, the user does not need to keep track of the state of the washing machine, convenience is provided for the user, clothes odor and bacteria breeding are avoided, and user experience is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly relates to a washing machine control method and device and a washing machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of washing machine technology, washing machines have become more and more common in people's daily life, and the washing machines are provided with more and more function programs, such as sterilization programs, drying programs, etc.

[0003] In the prior art, after the washing program of the washing machine ends, the user can select the drying program to dry the washed clothes, and can start the sterilization program to sterilize the clothes.

[0004] However, if the user forgets to take out the clothes from the washing machine in time due to many things, being away from home, etc., the clothes will easily produce odor or breed bacteria in a short time, which is harmful to human health and greatly affects the user experience. SUMMARY

[0005] To solve the above problems in the prior art, that is, to solve the problem that when the user forgets to take out the clothes from the washing machine in time, or cannot start the drying program or the sterilization program, the clothes will easily produce odor or breed bacteria in a short time, which is harmful to human health, the present application provides a washing machine control method, device and washing machine, which can intelligently select drying, dehumidification, dehumidification and aromatherapy, ultraviolet sterilization and other functions after the washing program ends, to avoid odor and bacterial breeding of the clothes, so that the user can temporarily go out for something, and does not need to pay attention to the state of the washing machine at all times, thereby providing convenience for the user and improving the user experience.

[0006] In a first aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a washing machine control method, which comprises:

[0007] After the washing program ends, it is determined whether the clothes in the washing machine barrel are taken out, and when the determination result is that the clothes are not taken out, the humidity in the washing machine barrel is monitored.

[0008] If the humidity in the washing machine barrel is greater than a first preset humidity, the clothes in the washing machine barrel are dried or re-washed.

[0009] If the humidity in the washing machine barrel is less than the first preset humidity and greater than a second preset humidity, the dehumidification function or the dehumidification and aromatherapy function of the washing machine is started to introduce air or air with aromatherapy gas into the washing machine barrel to remove the humid air in the barrel.

[0010] Optionally, the method further comprises: if the humidity in the washing machine drum is less than a second preset humidity, starting a sterilization function of the washing machine to perform ultraviolet sterilization on the clothes in the washing machine drum.

[0011] Optionally, if the humidity in the washing machine drum is greater than the first preset humidity, performing drying or re-rinsing on the clothes in the washing machine drum, comprising:

[0012] If the humidity in the washing machine drum is greater than the first preset humidity, and the washing machine has a drying function, selecting a corresponding drying time according to the difference between the humidity in the washing machine drum and the first preset humidity to dry the clothes in the washing machine drum.

[0013] If the humidity in the washing machine drum is greater than the first preset humidity, and the washing machine does not have a drying function, starting a rinsing program to re-rinse the clothes in the washing machine drum.

[0014] Optionally, determining whether the user takes out the clothes in the washing machine drum, comprising:

[0015] Obtaining weight information of the clothes in the washing machine drum through a weighing module of the washing machine, and / or sensing a door state of the washing machine through the washing machine;

[0016] If the weight information of the clothes is greater than a weight threshold and / or the door of the washing machine remains closed after the end of the washing program, it is determined that the user does not take out the clothes in the washing machine drum.

[0017] Optionally, selecting a corresponding drying time according to the difference between the humidity in the washing machine drum and the first preset humidity to dry the clothes in the washing machine, comprising:

[0018] If the washing program contains a drying function, calculating a drying time required for drying the clothes in the washing machine drum according to the difference between the humidity in the washing machine drum and the first preset humidity and a preset humidity curve, and drying the clothes in the washing machine according to the drying time;

[0019] The humidity curve is used to represent the corresponding relationship between the difference and the drying time.

[0020] Optionally, the method further comprises:

[0021] If the washing program does not contain a drying function, running a drying function according to the retention time and weight information of the clothes in the washing machine drum, and continuing to monitor the humidity in the washing machine drum after the end of the running of the drying function.

[0022] Optionally, running a drying function according to the retention time and weight information of the clothes in the washing machine drum, comprising:

[0023] acquire weight information of the laundry in the washing machine drum before and after the washing operation, and determine a difference between the weight information of the laundry in the washing machine drum before and after the washing operation;

[0024] If the difference is greater than a first threshold value and the residence time of the laundry in the washing machine drum is greater than a second threshold value, a drying function of the washing machine is started.

[0025] Optionally, the method further comprises:

[0026] sending the state of the laundry in the washing machine and the function to be enabled for the laundry in the washing machine drum to a terminal device of a user, and receiving a control instruction sent by the terminal device to control the washing machine to start the corresponding function according to the control instruction.

[0027] In a second aspect, the embodiments of the present application further provide a washing machine control device, which comprises:

[0028] a monitoring module configured to determine whether the laundry in the washing machine drum is taken out after the washing program ends, and monitor the humidity in the washing machine drum when the laundry is determined not to be taken out;

[0029] a first processing module configured to dry or re-rinse the laundry in the washing machine drum when the humidity in the washing machine drum is greater than a first preset humidity;

[0030] a second processing module configured to start a dehumidification function or a dehumidification and fragrance function of the washing machine to introduce air or air with fragrance gas into the washing machine drum to remove the humid air in the washing machine drum when the humidity in the washing machine drum is less than the first preset humidity and greater than a second preset humidity.

[0031] Optionally, the second processing module is further configured to start a sterilization function of the washing machine to perform ultraviolet sterilization on the laundry in the washing machine drum when the humidity in the washing machine drum is less than the second preset humidity.

[0032] Optionally, the first processing module is specifically configured to select a corresponding drying time to dry the laundry in the washing machine drum according to the difference between the humidity in the washing machine drum and the first preset humidity when the humidity in the washing machine drum is greater than the first preset humidity and the washing machine has a drying function.

[0033] Optionally, the first processing module is specifically configured to start a rinsing program to re-rinse the laundry in the washing machine drum when the humidity in the washing machine drum is greater than the first preset humidity and the washing machine does not have a drying function.

[0034] Optionally, the monitoring module is specifically configured to:

[0035] obtaining weight information of the laundry in the washing machine barrel by a weighing module of the washing machine, and / or sensing a door state of the washing machine by a door state sensor of the washing machine;

[0036] If the weight information of the laundry is greater than a weight threshold value and / or the door of the washing machine remains closed after the end of the washing program, it is determined that the user does not take out the laundry in the washing machine barrel.

[0037] Optionally, the first processing module is specifically configured to:

[0038] If the washing program includes a drying function, a drying time required for drying the laundry in the washing machine barrel is calculated according to a difference between the humidity in the washing machine barrel and a first preset humidity and a preset humidity curve, and the laundry in the washing machine is dried according to the drying time;

[0039] The humidity curve is used to represent a corresponding relationship between the difference and the drying time.

[0040] Optionally, if the washing program does not include a drying function, the first processing module is further configured to run a drying function according to the retention time and the weight information of the laundry in the washing machine barrel, and continue to monitor the humidity in the washing machine barrel after the end of the running of the drying function.

[0041] Optionally, the first processing module is specifically configured to:

[0042] The weight information of the laundry in the washing machine barrel before the execution of the water injection operation and after the end of the washing is obtained respectively, and a difference between the weight information of the laundry in the washing machine barrel before the execution of the water injection operation and after the end of the washing is determined;

[0043] If the difference is greater than a first threshold value and the retention time of the laundry in the washing machine barrel is greater than a second threshold value, a drying function of the washing machine is started.

[0044] Optionally, the first processing module is further configured to:

[0045] The state of the laundry in the washing machine and the function to be enabled for the laundry in the washing machine barrel are sent to a terminal device of the user, and a control instruction sent by the terminal device is received, so as to control the washing machine to start the corresponding function according to the control instruction.

[0046] In a third aspect, the embodiments of the present application further provide a washing machine, comprising a memory and at least one processor;

[0047] The memory stores computer execution instructions;

[0048] The at least one processor executes the computer-executable instructions stored in the memory, so that the at least one processor executes the washing machine control method provided by any of the embodiments corresponding to the first aspect.

[0049] In a fourth aspect, the embodiments of the present application further provide a computer-readable storage medium, which stores computer-executable instructions, and the computer-executable instructions are executed by a processor to implement the washing machine control method provided by any of the embodiments corresponding to the first aspect.

[0050] As can be understood by those skilled in the art, the washing machine control method, device and washing machine provided by the embodiments of the present application can intelligently start a corresponding function program after the end of the washing program by judging whether the user takes out the clothes in the washing machine barrel and monitoring the humidity in the washing machine barrel, that is, when the humidity in the washing machine barrel is greater than a first preset humidity, the clothes in the washing machine barrel are dried or re-washed; when the humidity in the washing machine barrel is less than the first preset humidity and greater than a second preset humidity, the dehumidification function or the dehumidification and fragrance function of the washing machine is started to introduce air or air with fragrance gas into the washing machine barrel to remove the humid air in the barrel. In this way, when the user temporarily goes out, it is not necessary to pay attention to the state of the washing machine at all times, which provides convenience for the user, and also avoids odor and bacterial growth of the clothes, and improves the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0051] The preferred embodiments of the washing machine control method, device and washing machine of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings incorporated in and forming a part of the specification, illustrate the embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application. The drawings are as follows:

[0052] Figure 1 An application scenario diagram of the washing machine control method provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0053] Figure 2 A flowchart of the washing machine control method provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0054] Figure 3 An interface diagram of the clothes anti-stagnation program remotely reminding the user message provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0055] Figure 4 A clothes anti-stagnation program flowchart of a washing machine with drying function provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0056] Figure 5 A clothes anti-stagnation program flowchart of a washing machine without drying function provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0057] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a washing machine control device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0058] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a washing machine provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0059] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0060] The technical solution of this application and how the technical solution of this application solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0061] The application scenarios of the embodiments of this application are explained below:

[0062] Figure 1 This is an application scenario diagram of a washing machine control method provided in an embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the scenario includes a washing machine 101, a terminal device 102, and a user 103. When the washing machine 101 starts the washing program to wash clothes, the user can start the drying function accordingly. After the washing machine 101 finishes washing the clothes, it can dry the clothes. When the user 103 has to go out temporarily or forgets to take the clothes out while handling other things, the washing machine 101 can intelligently select the appropriate function by judging whether the user 103 has taken out the clothes in the washing machine drum and monitoring the humidity in the washing machine drum. This function can dehumidify, sterilize, and dry the clothes in the washing machine drum, preventing the clothes from developing odors due to being left in the washing machine for a long time.

[0063] Correspondingly, the washing machine 101 can also send message reminders to the terminal device 102 to remotely remind the user to take out the clothes in time, and will also remotely remind the user about the humidity inside the washing machine drum and how the washing machine 101 system will operate next. The user 103 can also operate the terminal device 102 in real time to send operation commands to the washing machine 101 to further control the washing machine 101 to perform corresponding functions.

[0064] It can be understood that the user 103 can also directly start the corresponding function program by operating the washing machine 101, wherein the washing machine can be a drum washing machine, an agitator washing machine, a pulsator washing machine, etc.

[0065] The terminal device can also be referred to as a terminal, a user equipment (UE), a mobile station (MS), a mobile terminal (MT), etc. The terminal device can be a mobile phone, a smart television, a wearable device, a smart speaker, a smart security device, a smart gateway, a tablet computer (Pad), a computer with wireless transceiver function, a virtual reality (VR) terminal device, an augmented reality (AR) terminal device, a wireless terminal in self-driving, a wireless terminal in smart grid, a wireless terminal in smart city, a wireless terminal in smart home, etc.

[0066] In some technologies, after the washing program of the washing machine ends, the user can select the drying program to dry the washed clothes, and can start the sterilization program to sterilize the clothes. It can be understood that starting a certain program means starting the corresponding function, for example, starting the sterilization program means starting the sterilization function.

[0067] However, if the user forgets to take out the clothes from the washing machine in time due to many things, being away from home, etc., or cannot start the drying program or the sterilization program, the clothes will be extremely easy to produce odor or breed bacteria in a short time, which will harm human health and greatly affect the user's experience.

[0068] To solve the above problems, the embodiments of the present application provide a washing machine control method, which can intelligently start the corresponding function program by judging whether the user takes out the clothes in the washing machine barrel and monitoring the humidity in the washing machine barrel after the washing program ends, that is, when the humidity in the washing machine barrel is greater than a first preset humidity, the clothes in the washing machine barrel are dried or re-washed; when the humidity in the washing machine barrel is less than the first preset humidity and greater than a second preset humidity, the dehumidification function or the dehumidification and fragrance function of the washing machine is started to introduce air or air with fragrance gas into the washing machine barrel to remove the humid air in the barrel. In this way, when the user can temporarily go out due to something, it is not necessary to pay attention to the state of the washing machine at all times, which provides convenience for the user, and also avoids odor and bacteria breeding of the clothes, and improves the user experience.

[0069] It should be noted that in the above embodiments, the washing machine can be a drum washing machine, an agitator washing machine, a pulsator washing machine, etc. Figure 1In the application scenario of the washing machine 101, if the user 103 starts the washing program of the washing machine 101 to wash clothes, and does not start the drying function, the washing machine 101 intelligently starts the drying function to dry the clothes according to the information such as the residence time of the clothes in the washing machine barrel, and monitors the humidity in the barrel in real time after drying. If the washing machine 101 does not have a drying function itself, when the washing machine 101 monitors that the humidity in the barrel is too high, the washing machine 101 will start the rinsing program again to wash the clothes again to avoid breeding bacteria.

[0070] Exemplarily, Figure 2 A flowchart of a washing machine control method provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 1. As shown in the figure, the washing machine control method comprises the following steps: Figure 2

[0071] S201, after the end of the washing program, it is judged whether the clothes in the washing machine barrel are taken out by the user, and when the result of the judgment is that the clothes are not taken out, the humidity in the washing machine barrel is monitored.

[0072] In the embodiment of the present application, the humidity in the barrel can refer to the content of water vapor in the washing machine barrel. The more the water vapor content, the more humid the barrel. Humidity can have three basic forms, namely water vapor pressure, relative humidity and dew point temperature. Among them, the water vapor pressure represents the pressure of the water vapor part in the barrel, the unit is hundred Pa (hPa), and the numerical value is one decimal place; the relative humidity represents the ratio of the actual water vapor pressure in the barrel to the saturated water vapor pressure at that time, expressed as a percentage, and the numerical value is an integer; the dew point temperature represents the temperature when the water vapor content in the barrel is cooled to saturation under the condition of constant air pressure, expressed in Celsius (℃), and the numerical value is one decimal place. The form of the humidity in the barrel is not limited in the embodiment of the present application. In the following embodiments of the present application, the relative humidity is taken as an example, for example, the humidity in the barrel can be 10%.

[0073] Exemplarily, in the application scenario of the washing machine 101, after the end of the washing program of the washing machine 101, the washing machine 101 can judge whether the clothes in the barrel of the washing machine 101 are taken out by the user 103. When the result of the judgment of the washing machine 101 is that the clothes of the user 103 are not taken out from the barrel of the washing machine 101, further, the washing machine 101 can monitor the humidity in the barrel of the washing machine 101 in real time. Figure 1

[0074] S202, if the humidity in the washing machine barrel is greater than the first preset humidity, the clothes in the washing machine barrel are dried or rinsed again.

[0075] ​​In this embodiment of the application, the first preset humidity may refer to a set humidity threshold that can determine whether to start the drying function or the rinsing function. For example, the first preset humidity may be 80%. Drying may refer to the process of passing in hot air to evaporate and remove the moisture in the material, and rinsing may refer to the process of washing away all the dirty water mixed with detergent or washing liquid in the clothes.

[0076] For example, in Figure 1 In the application scenario, if the washing machine 101 detects that the humidity inside the washing machine drum is greater than the first preset humidity of 80%, the drying function of the washing machine 101 can be activated to dry the clothes inside the washing machine 101 drum, or the rinsing function of the washing machine 101 can be activated to rinse the clothes inside the washing machine 101 drum again.

[0077] S203. If the humidity inside the washing machine drum is less than the first preset humidity and greater than the second preset humidity, then the dehumidification function or dehumidification aromatherapy function of the washing machine is turned on to introduce air or air with aromatherapy gas into the washing machine drum and remove the humid air inside the drum.

[0078] In this embodiment of the application, the second preset humidity may refer to a set humidity threshold that can determine whether the dehumidification function and the aromatherapy function are activated. For example, the second preset humidity may be 50%. The dehumidification function may refer to the process of condensing water vapor in the washing machine drum into liquid to achieve a dehumidification effect. The dehumidification aromatherapy function may refer to dispersing water molecules and perfume into a cold mist and then dispersing it into the washing machine drum to remove the humid air inside the drum.

[0079] For example, in Figure 1 In the application scenario, if the washing machine 101 detects that the humidity inside the drum of the washing machine 101 is less than the first preset humidity of 80% and greater than the second preset humidity of 50%, the dehumidification and aromatherapy function of the washing machine 101 can be activated to introduce air with aromatherapy gas into the drum of the washing machine 101 to remove the humid air inside the drum. Furthermore, the washing machine 101 condenses the humid air into liquid to achieve the dehumidification effect.

[0080] Understandably, if the washing machine itself does not have an aromatherapy function, then when the humidity inside the washing machine drum is lower than the first preset humidity but higher than the second preset humidity, the washing machine can activate the dehumidification function to introduce air into the washing machine drum to remove the humid air inside the drum.

[0081] Therefore, after the washing cycle is complete, the washing machine can intelligently select functions such as drying, dehumidifying, and dehumidifying aromatherapy to prevent clothes from developing odors and bacteria. If the user has to go out temporarily or forgets to take the clothes out while doing other things, the washing machine can provide convenience by selecting the appropriate function to treat damp clothes, thus improving the user experience.

[0082] Optionally, the method further comprises: if the humidity in the washing machine barrel is less than a second preset humidity, starting the sterilization function of the washing machine to perform ultraviolet sterilization on the clothes in the washing machine barrel.

[0083] In the embodiments of the present application, the sterilization function can refer to a process of using certain physical factors to make microorganisms lose life activity, for example, performing ultraviolet sterilization.

[0084] For example, in the application scenario of Figure 1 If the washing machine 101 monitors that the humidity in the washing machine 101 barrel is less than the second preset humidity 50%, the washing machine 101 starts the sterilization function to perform ultraviolet sterilization on the clothes in the washing machine 101 barrel.

[0085] Therefore, the washing machine control method provided by the present application can have a sterilization function on the basis of having functions such as drying, dehumidifying, and dehumidifying aromatherapy, can perform real-time sterilization, and can avoid the harm of bacteria breeding on clothes to human health.

[0086] Optionally, if the humidity in the washing machine barrel is greater than a first preset humidity, the clothes in the washing machine barrel are dried or re-washed, comprising:

[0087] If the humidity in the washing machine barrel is greater than the first preset humidity, and the washing machine has a drying function, a drying time corresponding to the difference between the humidity in the washing machine barrel and the first preset humidity is selected to dry the clothes in the washing machine barrel.

[0088] If the humidity in the washing machine barrel is greater than the first preset humidity, and the washing machine does not have a drying function, a re-washing program is started to re-wash the clothes in the washing machine barrel.

[0089] Optionally, the difference between the humidity in the washing machine barrel and the first preset humidity and the drying time required by the clothes in the washing machine have a corresponding functional relationship, which is preset by the washing machine system in advance.

[0090] It can be understood that the corresponding relationship between the difference between the humidity in the washing machine barrel and the first preset humidity and the drying time required by the clothes in the washing machine can also be a storage table with a one-to-one corresponding relationship between the difference and the drying time. After the corresponding difference is calculated, the corresponding drying time can be directly read in the storage table. The way of selecting the corresponding drying time according to the difference in the embodiments of the present application is not limited.

[0091] For example, in the application scenario of Figure 1In the application scenario, if the washing machine 101 monitors that the humidity in the washing machine 101 barrel is greater than the first preset humidity 80%, and the washing machine 101 has a drying function, the washing machine 101 can select a corresponding drying time according to the difference between the humidity in the washing machine barrel and the first preset humidity 80% to dry the clothes in the washing machine barrel.

[0092] If the washing machine 101 monitors that the humidity in the washing machine 101 barrel is greater than the first preset humidity 80%, and the washing machine 101 does not have a drying function, further, the washing machine 101 will start the rinsing program to re-rinse the clothes in the washing machine 101 barrel.

[0093] Therefore, washing machines with or without drying functions can use the washing machine control method provided by the present application. The present application uses different function programs for washing machines with or without drying functions to solve the problem of the humidity in the barrel being greater than the first preset humidity, and has a wide range of applications.

[0094] Optionally, determining whether the user takes out the clothes in the washing machine barrel comprises:

[0095] Obtaining the weight information of the clothes in the washing machine barrel through the weighing module of the washing machine, and / or sensing the door state of the washing machine through the washing machine;

[0096] If the weight information of the clothes is greater than the weight threshold and / or the door of the washing machine remains closed after the end of the washing program, it is determined that the user has not taken out the clothes in the washing machine barrel.

[0097] In the present application, the weighing module can refer to a module that can weigh the clothes in the washing machine barrel. The weighing module can be arranged at a position below the washing machine barrel, or it can also be arranged at other positions except below the washing machine barrel, as long as it can realize the weighing of the clothes. The present application does not limit the specific position of the weighing module arranged in the washing machine, but the position of the weighing module should not affect other functional modules of the washing machine.

[0098] The weight information can refer to the size of the gravity of the clothes in the washing machine barrel. For example, the weight information can be 0.5 kg. The weight threshold can refer to a threshold set to determine whether the user has taken out the clothes in the washing machine barrel. For example, the weight threshold can be 0.01 kg.

[0099] Optionally, the door state of the washing machine can be sensed through the door state sensor of the washing machine, or the opening and closing state of the door lock of the washing machine can be sensed through the washing machine to determine whether the user takes out the clothes in the washing machine barrel. The present application does not limit the way the washing machine senses the door state of the washing machine, and there can be multiple functions to achieve the sensing of the door state of the washing machine, which will not be described here.

[0100] For example, in Figure 1 In the application scenario, after the washing program is completed, the washing machine 101 can obtain the weight information of the clothes in the washing machine 101 drum through the weighing module of the washing machine 101. For example, the obtained weight information can be 0.5kg. If it is further determined that 0.5kg is greater than the weight threshold of 0.01kg, it can be determined that the user 103 has not taken out the clothes in the washing machine drum.

[0101] Alternatively, after the washing cycle ends, the washing machine 101 can sense the door status of the washing machine 101 through the door status sensor; if the door of the washing machine 101 remains closed after the washing cycle ends, it can be determined that the user 103 has not removed the clothes from the washing machine drum.

[0102] It is understandable that the weight information of the clothes in the washing machine 101 can be obtained by the weighing module of the washing machine 101 and the door status sensor of the washing machine 101 can be used to make a judgment. If the weight information of the clothes is greater than the weight threshold of 0.01kg and the washing machine door remains closed after the washing program ends, it can be determined that the user 103 has not taken out the clothes in the washing machine 101.

[0103] Therefore, the washing machine can intelligently detect if the user has not removed clothes from the washing machine drum. Furthermore, it can monitor the humidity inside the washing machine drum, saving energy and greatly improving its intelligence.

[0104] Optionally, the clothes in the washing machine are dried by selecting a corresponding drying time based on the difference between the humidity inside the washing machine drum and the first preset humidity, including:

[0105] If the washing program includes a drying function, the drying time required to dry the clothes in the washing machine drum is calculated based on the difference between the humidity inside the washing machine drum and the first preset humidity and the preset humidity curve, and the clothes in the washing machine are dried according to the drying time.

[0106] The humidity curve is used to represent the relationship between the difference and the drying time.

[0107] Specifically, the humidity curve can be a functional relationship between the difference between the humidity inside the washing machine drum and the first preset humidity and the required drying time for the clothes inside the washing machine. This functional relationship is used to represent the correspondence between the difference and the drying time. For example, this functional relationship is y = 50x 2 +2 means that when the difference is 10%, the drying time is 2.5 minutes.

[0108] It should be noted that the application embodiments do not limit the function relationship between the difference and the drying time, and the above is only an example

[0109] For example, if the washing program includes a drying function, the drying time required for drying the clothes in the washing machine barrel can be calculated according to the difference between the humidity in the washing machine barrel and the first preset humidity and the pre-set humidity curve. For example, if the humidity in the washing machine barrel is 90%, the first preset humidity is 80%, the difference between the humidity in the washing machine barrel and the first preset humidity is 10%, and further, 10% can be substituted into the pre-set humidity curve y=50x 2 +2, the drying time is calculated to be 2.5 minutes, and further, the clothes in the washing machine barrel are dried for 2.5 minutes.

[0110] Therefore, the calculated difference can be input into the pre-set humidity curve to calculate the required drying time, improving work efficiency and accuracy, avoiding damage to clothes due to too long drying time of clothes, or failing to achieve the purpose of drying due to too short drying time.

[0111] Optionally, the method further comprises:

[0112] If the washing program does not include a drying function, the drying function is run according to the retention time and weight information of the clothes in the washing machine barrel, and the humidity in the washing machine barrel is continuously monitored after the drying function is run.

[0113] In the application embodiments, the retention time can refer to the continuous time of clothes in the washing machine barrel without being taken out, for example, the retention time can be 10 minutes.

[0114] For example, if the washing program started by a washing machine does not include a drying function, that is, the user does not select a drying function when starting the washing program, the washing machine can run a drying function according to the retention time and weight information of the clothes in the washing machine barrel, and continuously monitor the humidity in the washing machine barrel after the drying function is run, and can start the corresponding function program according to the size of the humidity in the barrel.

[0115] Therefore, if the user does not select a drying function when starting the washing program, but the user goes out temporarily or forgets to take out the clothes while handling other matters, the washing machine can intelligently start the drying function to dry the clothes, avoiding the generation of odor by the damp clothes placed in the washing machine for a long time, thereby affecting the user's experience of using the washing machine.

[0116] Optionally, running the drying function according to the retention time and weight information of the clothes in the washing machine barrel comprises:

[0117] acquire weight information of the laundry in the washing machine drum before and after the washing is completed, and determine a difference between the weight information of the laundry in the washing machine drum before and after the washing is completed;

[0118] If the difference is greater than a first threshold value, and the retention time of the laundry in the washing machine drum is greater than a second threshold value, then the drying function of the washing machine is started.

[0119] In the embodiments of the present application, the first threshold value can refer to a set threshold value for judging the humidity of the laundry to determine whether the drying function of the washing machine is started, and the second threshold value can refer to a set threshold value for the retention time of the laundry in the washing machine drum to determine whether the drying function of the washing machine is started. For example, the first threshold value can be 0.1 kg, and the second threshold value can be 20 minutes.

[0120] For example, in the application scenario of Figure 1 If the user 103 does not select the drying function when starting the washing program, and the laundry is not taken out and remains in the washing machine for a period of time after the washing is completed, the washing machine 101 can acquire the weight information of the laundry in the washing machine drum before and after the washing is completed, and further determine the difference between the weight information of the laundry in the washing machine drum before and after the washing is completed. For example, the difference is 0.2 kg, which is greater than the first threshold value 0.1 kg, and the retention time of the laundry in the washing machine drum is 30 minutes, which is also greater than the second threshold value 20 minutes. Therefore, the drying function of the washing machine 101 is started.

[0121] In actual applications, if the washing machine itself has a drying function, when the user does not select the drying function when starting the washing program, the washing machine can intelligently start the drying function to dry the wet laundry in the washing machine drum according to the difference between the weight information of the laundry in the washing machine drum and the retention time of the laundry. The required drying time is relatively long. Further, the humidity in the washing machine drum is monitored. If the humidity in the washing machine drum is greater than a first preset humidity, the drying function is intelligently started. At this time, the drying time is selected according to a pre-set humidity curve, and the required drying time is relatively short. When the user selects the drying function when starting the washing program, the humidity in the washing machine drum is continuously monitored after the washing machine washes and dries the laundry in the drum. If the humidity in the washing machine drum is greater than the first preset humidity, the drying function is started to dry the laundry.

[0122] Therefore, the washing machine can intelligently start the drying function by judging the difference between the weight information of the laundry in the washing machine drum before and after the washing is completed and the retention time of the laundry, thereby avoiding the laundry being too wet to produce odor and bacteria, affecting the user experience, and providing convenience for the user.

[0123] Optionally, the method further comprises:

[0124] send the state of the laundry in the washing machine and the function to be enabled for the laundry in the drum of the washing machine to a terminal device of the user, and receive a control instruction sent by the terminal device to control the washing machine to start the corresponding function according to the control instruction.

[0125] In the embodiment of the application, the state of the laundry can refer to the humidity in the drum of the washing machine, the weight information of the laundry, and the time of the laundry staying, and the like state information; the enabled function can be a drying function, a rinsing function, a dehumidifying function, a sterilizing function, a fragrance function, and the like, and the application can also send the time for which the function is to be continued to the terminal device of the user.

[0126] The control instruction can refer to an instruction sent by the terminal device to control the washing machine to enable the corresponding function and can last for how long, and also includes an instruction to start and stop the washing machine, for example, the control instruction can be to dry the laundry for 15 minutes.

[0127] Exemplarily, Figure 3 The interface schematic diagram for the remote reminding user message of the laundry anti-staying program provided by the embodiment of the application is as shown in Figure 3 The washing machine can send the state of the laundry in the washing machine and the function to be enabled for the laundry in the drum of the washing machine to a terminal device of the user, for example, send the information such as “Notification: your clothes have been washed for more than 30 minutes, please take them out for airing in time”, “the humidity in the drum is 85%, the laundry is easy to breed bacteria in this humidity, and the laundry will be dried for 20 minutes again” to the terminal device of the user to remind the user.

[0128] Further, the terminal device can also make a control instruction to control the washing machine to perform a certain function program, for example, if the user can take out the laundry immediately, the user can operate the terminal device to send an instruction to stop the program of the washing machine, further, the washing machine receives the instruction to control the washing machine to stop, and does not perform other operations such as drying, or the user can operate the terminal device to send an operation instruction to perform drying for 20 minutes, further, the washing machine receives the operation instruction to control the washing machine to perform drying for 20 minutes, if the terminal device does not make a control instruction, the washing machine will perform the corresponding function operation according to the sent message by default.

[0129] Therefore, by sending the corresponding prompt information to the terminal device to remind the user, and receiving the operation instruction sent by the terminal device of the user, the laundry can be effectively prevented from staying for a long time or producing odor, the washing state can be understood in real time, and the user can make adjustment conveniently.

[0130] In combination with the above embodiment, Figure 4 The flow chart of the laundry anti-staying program of the washing machine with a drying function provided by the embodiment of the application is as shown in Figure 4 The execution method steps of the embodiment of the application include:

[0131] Step A: Start the washing machine's washing program. After the washing cycle is complete, determine if the user has set a drying program (i.e., drying function). If yes, proceed to step B; otherwise, proceed to step C.

[0132] Step B: Start the drying program to dry the clothes until drying is complete, then proceed to Step C.

[0133] Step C: Monitor the status of clothes inside the washing machine drum, remotely remind the user of the clothing status every 0.5 hours, activate the ultraviolet sterilization function, and monitor the humidity inside the washing machine drum in real time. t , that is, the humidity inside the cylinder at time t, and then proceed to step D.

[0134] Step D: Determine N t The relationship between N0, N1, and N2 is as follows: N0 represents the preset air humidity, N1 represents the preset relative air humidity, and N2 represents the system's preset air humidity conducive to bacterial growth. If N... t If N is greater than or equal to N0 and less than or equal to N1, then proceed to step C. If N t If N is greater than or equal to N1 and less than or equal to N2, then the aromatherapy dehumidification function will be activated until the clothes are removed. If N t If the humidity is greater than or equal to N2, the drying time will be controlled according to the programmed humidity curve until the clothes are removed.

[0135] Correspondingly, Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a process for preventing clothes from getting stuck in a washing machine without a drying function, as provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 As shown, the execution method steps of this application embodiment include:

[0136] Step a: Start the washing machine's washing program and set the anti-clothes-retention program. After the wash cycle is complete, proceed to step b.

[0137] Step b: with Figure 4 Step C is similar; please refer to the description in Step C for details, which will not be repeated here. Proceed with Step C.

[0138] Step c: Determine N t The relationship between N0, N1, and N2, if N t If N is greater than or equal to N0 and less than or equal to N1, then proceed to step b. If N t If N is greater than or equal to N1 and less than or equal to N2, then the aromatherapy dehumidification function will be activated until the clothes are removed. If N t If the value is greater than or equal to N2, a re-rinse function will be executed until the clothes are removed.

[0139] Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the steps of the above-mentioned method embodiments can be completed by program instruction related hardware. The foregoing program can be stored in a computer readable storage medium. The program executes the steps of the above-mentioned method embodiments when executed; and the foregoing storage medium includes ROM, RAM, magnetic disc or optical disc and various storage medium that can store program codes.

[0140] Figure 6 A structure diagram of a washing machine control device provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure, the washing machine control device includes: Figure 6

[0141] The monitoring module 610 is configured to determine whether the clothes in the washing machine barrel are taken out after the washing program ends, and monitor the humidity in the washing machine barrel when the clothes are determined not to be taken out.

[0142] The first processing module 620 is configured to dry or re-rinse the clothes in the washing machine barrel when the humidity in the washing machine barrel is greater than the first preset humidity.

[0143] The second processing module 630 is configured to start the dehumidification function and the aromatherapy function of the washing machine to introduce air with aromatherapy gas into the washing machine barrel to remove the humid air in the barrel when the humidity in the washing machine barrel is less than the first preset humidity and greater than the second preset humidity.

[0144] It should be noted that the first processing module 620 and the second processing module 630 refer to the corresponding processing programs provided in the washing machine, which are used to execute the corresponding contents in the washing machine control method flow.

[0145] Optionally, the second processing module 630 is further configured to start the sterilization function of the washing machine to perform ultraviolet sterilization on the clothes in the washing machine barrel when the humidity in the washing machine barrel is less than the second preset humidity.

[0146] Optionally, the first processing module 620 is specifically configured to select a corresponding drying time to dry the clothes in the washing machine barrel according to the difference between the humidity in the washing machine barrel and the first preset humidity when the humidity in the washing machine barrel is greater than the first preset humidity and the washing machine has a drying function.

[0147] When the humidity in the washing machine barrel is greater than the first preset humidity and the washing machine does not have a drying function, start the rinsing program to re-rinse the clothes in the washing machine barrel.

[0148] Optionally, the monitoring module 610 is specifically configured to:

[0149] ​obtaining weight information of the laundry in the washing machine barrel by a weighing module of the washing machine, and / or sensing a door state of the washing machine by the washing machine;

[0150] If the weight information of the laundry is greater than a weight threshold and / or the door of the washing machine remains closed after the end of the washing program, it is determined that the user does not take out the laundry in the washing machine barrel.

[0151] Optionally, the first processing module 620 is specifically configured to:

[0152] If the washing program contains a drying function, a drying time required for drying the laundry in the washing machine barrel is calculated according to a difference between the humidity in the washing machine barrel and a first preset humidity and a preset humidity curve, and the laundry in the washing machine is dried according to the drying time.

[0153] The humidity curve is used to represent a corresponding relationship between the difference and the drying time.

[0154] Optionally, if the washing program does not contain a drying function, the first processing module 620 is further configured to run a drying function according to the weight information and the retention time of the laundry in the washing machine barrel, and continue to monitor the humidity in the washing machine barrel after the end of the running of the drying function.

[0155] Optionally, the first processing module 620 is specifically configured to:

[0156] The weight information of the laundry in the washing machine barrel before the execution of the water injection operation and after the end of the washing is obtained respectively, and a difference between the weight information of the laundry in the washing machine barrel before the execution of the water injection operation and after the end of the washing is determined.

[0157] If the difference is greater than a first threshold and the retention time of the laundry in the washing machine barrel is greater than a second threshold, a drying function of the washing machine is started.

[0158] Optionally, the first processing module 620 is further configured to:

[0159] The state of the laundry in the washing machine and the function to be enabled for the laundry in the washing machine barrel are sent to a terminal device of the user, and a control instruction sent by the terminal device is received, so as to control the washing machine to start the corresponding function according to the control instruction.

[0160] The specific implementation principles and effects of the washing machine control device provided by the embodiments of the present application can be referred to the related descriptions and effects of the corresponding embodiments described above, and will not be described in detail here.

[0161] Figure 7 A structural schematic diagram of a washing machine provided by the embodiments of the present application is as follows, Figure 7As shown, the washing machine comprises a memory 710 and at least one processor 720; the memory 710 stores computer execution instructions; the at least one processor 720 executes the computer execution instructions stored in the memory 710, so that the processor 720 executes to realize the washing machine control method of any one of the preceding embodiments of the present application Figure 2 The corresponding embodiment provides a washing machine control method.

[0162] The memory 710 and the processor 720 are connected through a bus 730.

[0163] The related description can be understood by referring to the related description and effects of the steps of Figure 2 The related description can be understood by referring to the related description and effects of the steps of

[0164] The computer readable storage medium stores computer program execution instructions, and the computer program execution instructions are executed by the processor to realize the computer program, so that the server executes the washing machine control method of any one of the preceding embodiments of the present application.

[0165] The chip for executing the operation instruction is used to execute the washing machine control method executed by the washing machine in any one of the preceding embodiments of the present application.

[0166] The computer program product comprises a computer program, the computer program is stored in a storage medium, at least one processor can read the computer program from the storage medium, and the at least one processor executes the computer program to realize the washing machine control method executed by the washing machine in any one of the preceding embodiments of the present application.

[0167] In several embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed devices and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are only schematic, for example, the division of the modules is only a logical function division, and actual implementation can have another division manner, for example, a plurality of modules or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the displayed or discussed each other can be indirect coupling or communication connection through some interfaces, devices or modules, and can be electrical, mechanical or other forms.

[0168] The modules described as separate components can or can not be physically separated, and the components displayed as modules can or can not be physical modules, that is, they can be located in one place, or can be distributed on a plurality of network modules. According to actual needs, part or all of the modules can be selected to realize the purpose of the embodiment scheme.

[0169] In addition, each functional module in each embodiment of the present application can be integrated in one processing module, or each module can be physically present alone, or two or more modules can be integrated in one module. The integrated module can be realized in the form of hardware or in the form of hardware plus software function module.

[0170] The integrated module realized in the form of software function module can be stored in a computer readable storage medium. The software function module stored in a storage medium includes a plurality of instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) or a processor to execute part of the steps of the method of each embodiment of the present application. The storage medium includes a U disk, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and various storage program codes.

[0171] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, and not to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that: it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or replacements to the related technical features without departing from the principles of the present application, and the technical solutions after the changes or replacements will fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A washing machine control method, characterized in that, include: After the washing cycle is finished, determine whether the user has removed the clothes from the washing machine drum. If the result is that the clothes have not been removed, monitor the humidity inside the washing machine drum. If the humidity inside the washing machine drum is greater than the first preset humidity, the clothes inside the washing machine drum will be dried or rinsed again. If the humidity inside the washing machine drum is less than the first preset humidity and greater than the second preset humidity, the dehumidification function or dehumidification aromatherapy function of the washing machine will be turned on to introduce air or air with aromatherapy gas into the washing machine drum and remove the humid air inside the drum. If the humidity inside the washing machine drum is greater than a first preset humidity, the clothes inside the washing machine drum are dried or re-rinsed, including: If the humidity inside the washing machine drum is greater than the first preset humidity, and the washing machine has a drying function, then the drying time required to dry the clothes inside the washing machine drum is calculated based on the difference between the humidity inside the washing machine drum and the first preset humidity, as well as a preset humidity curve. The clothes inside the washing machine drum are then dried according to the drying time. The humidity curve is used to represent the correspondence between the difference and the drying time. If the humidity inside the washing machine drum is greater than the first preset humidity, and the washing machine does not have a drying function, then the rinsing program is started to rinse the clothes inside the washing machine drum again. It also includes: if the user does not select the drying function when starting the washing program, the weight information of the clothes in the washing machine tub before and after the water injection operation is performed, and the difference between the weight information of the clothes in the washing machine tub before and after the water injection operation is performed is determined. If the difference is greater than the first threshold and the dwell time of the clothes in the washing machine tub is greater than the second threshold, then the drying function of the washing machine is started, and the humidity inside the washing machine tub continues to be monitored after the drying function is completed.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: If the humidity inside the washing machine drum is lower than the second preset humidity, the sterilization function of the washing machine will be activated to sterilize the clothes inside the washing machine drum with ultraviolet light.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Determining whether the user has removed clothes from the washing machine drum includes: The weight information of the clothes inside the washing machine drum is obtained through the weighing module of the washing machine, and / or the status of the washing machine door is sensed by the washing machine. If the weight of the clothing exceeds a weight threshold and / or the washing machine door remains closed after the washing cycle ends, it is determined that the user has not removed the clothing from the washing machine drum.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Also includes: The system sends the status of the clothes inside the washing machine and the functions that need to be enabled for the clothes in the washing machine drum to the user's terminal device, and receives control commands sent by the terminal device to control the washing machine to start the corresponding functions according to the control commands.

5. A washing machine control device, characterized in that, The washing machine control device is used to implement the washing machine control method according to any one of claims 1-4, and the device includes: The monitoring module is used to determine whether the user has removed the clothes from the washing machine drum after the washing program ends. If the result is that the clothes have not been removed, the module monitors the humidity inside the washing machine drum. The first processing module is used to dry or re-rinse the clothes in the washing machine drum when the humidity inside the washing machine drum is greater than a first preset humidity. The second processing module is used to activate the dehumidification function or dehumidification aromatherapy function of the washing machine when the humidity inside the washing machine drum is less than the first preset humidity and greater than the second preset humidity, so as to introduce air or air with aromatherapy gas into the washing machine drum and remove the humid air inside the drum.

6. A washing machine, characterized in that, include: Memory and at least one processor; The memory stores computer-executed instructions; The at least one processor executes computer execution instructions stored in the memory, causing the at least one processor to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1-4.

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