Control method of a laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of clothes processing, and particularly provides a control method of clothes processing equipment, aiming at solving the problem of poor user experience caused by the clothes not being dried in time in the prior art. To this end, the control method comprises: obtaining a dressing index of a location of the clothes processing equipment, judging a category of clothes to be washed according to the dressing index and a preselected washing program, determining a drying index of the location of the clothes processing equipment based on the judgment result, and selectively prompting drying or drying based on the drying index. According to the present application, the drying index of the location of the clothes processing equipment is determined according to whether the clothes to be washed are clothes to be worn or stored clothes, and then drying or drying is selectively prompted, so that drying or drying can be performed according to the specific needs of the user for the clothes, thereby better meeting the needs of the user and improving the user experience.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of clothes processing, and specifically provides a control method of clothes processing equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the improvement of people's life pace and life quality, the use of washing machines is becoming more and more common. When washing clothes, the user usually selects the washing time, the washing program, and whether to dry, etc. by himself. The appropriate washing time and washing program are usually selected according to the weather condition, and then the clothes are dried after being washed.

[0003] However, the drying time required by clothes is different due to different thicknesses, and the drying time required is also affected by the season and weather. If the drying time is not enough, or the drying condition of the day is not good, such as rain, low temperature, high humidity, etc., it may cause the clothes to be not dried in time. If the user waits to wear the clothes and the clothes are not dried, it will result in poor user experience.

[0004] Correspondingly, there is a need in the art for a new technical solution to solve the above problems. SUMMARY

[0005] The present application aims to solve the above technical problems, i.e., to solve the problem of poor user experience caused by the clothes not being dried in time in the prior art.

[0006] The present application provides a control method of clothes processing equipment, which comprises: obtaining a dressing index of a location of the clothes processing equipment; judging a category of clothes to be washed according to the dressing index and a preselected washing program; determining a drying index of the location of the clothes processing equipment based on the judgment result; and selectively prompting drying or prompting drying based on the drying index; wherein the category of clothes to be washed includes clothes to be worn and clothes to be stored.

[0007] In the preferred technical solution of the above control method, the drying index is determined based on the weather condition of the location of the clothes processing equipment.

[0008] In the preferred technical solution of the above control method, the step of "determining the drying index of the location of the clothes processing equipment based on the judgment result" further comprises: if the clothes to be washed are clothes to be worn, further obtaining an end time point of the washing program; judging whether the end time point is earlier than a preset time point; and determining the drying index of the location of the clothes processing equipment according to the judgment result.

[0009] In the preferred technical solution of the control method, the step of determining the drying index of the location of the clothes processing device according to the judgment result specifically comprises: if the end time point is earlier than the preset time point, obtaining the drying index of the current day; and if the end time point is later than the preset time point, obtaining the drying index of the next day.

[0010] In the preferred technical solution of the control method, the preset time point is determined based on the location of the clothes processing device and the season.

[0011] In the preferred technical solution of the control method, the step of selectively prompting drying or airing based on the drying index further comprises: if the drying index is less than or equal to a first preset value, prompting airing; and if the drying index is greater than the first preset value, prompting drying.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the control method, the step of determining the drying index of the location of the clothes processing device based on the judgment result further comprises: if the clothes to be washed are clothes to be stored, further obtaining the drying index of the location of the clothes processing device in a preset time period.

[0013] In the preferred technical solution of the control method, the preset time period is determined based on the season and the weather condition.

[0014] In the preferred technical solution of the control method, the step of selectively prompting drying or airing based on the drying index further comprises: if the drying index is greater than or equal to a second preset value, prompting drying; and if the drying index is less than the second preset value, prompting airing.

[0015] In the preferred technical solution of the control method, the step of determining the category of the clothes to be washed according to the dressing index and the preselected washing program further comprises: if the clothes type corresponding to the dressing index is consistent with the clothes type corresponding to the washing program, determining that the clothes to be washed are clothes to be worn; and if the clothes type corresponding to the dressing index is inconsistent with the clothes type corresponding to the washing program, determining that the clothes to be washed are clothes to be stored.

[0016] In the technical solution of the present application, the control method of the clothes processing device comprises: obtaining a dressing index of the location of the clothes processing device, judging the category of the clothes to be washed according to the dressing index and a preselected washing program, determining the airing index of the location of the clothes processing device based on the judgment result, and then selectively prompting airing or drying based on the airing index. The category of the clothes to be washed includes clothes to be worn and stored clothes, i.e. in-season clothes ready to be worn after washing and out-of-season clothes not to be worn after washing. Through such a control method, the airing index of the location of the clothes processing device can be determined according to whether the clothes to be washed are clothes to be worn or stored clothes, and then airing or drying is selectively prompted according to the airing index. The clothes to be worn need to be dried as soon as possible, and the clothes to be stored can not be dried so urgently. Therefore, the clothes can be aired or dried according to the specific needs of the user, so as to better meet the needs of the user and improve the user experience.

[0017] Further, if the clothes to be washed are clothes to be worn, it means that the user will consider wearing the clothes in the next few days, so it is necessary to dry the clothes as soon as possible after washing. At this time, the end time point of the current washing program is further obtained, and then it is judged whether the end time point is earlier than a preset time point. The airing index of the location of the clothes processing device is determined according to the judgment result. In this way, the airing index is obtained according to the early or late end time point of the washing program, and then airing or drying is prompted according to the airing index. When the clothes can be dried, airing is prompted, and when the clothes cannot be dried, drying is prompted. Therefore, the clothes can be dried as soon as possible while saving electric energy.

[0018] If the end time point is earlier than the preset time point, it means that the washing is completed early, and the user may prepare to wear the clothes the next day. The remaining airing time of the day is still long, which means that the clothes can be dried, and the user will not be delayed to wear the clothes the next day. At this time, the airing index of the day is obtained. If the end time point is later than the preset time point, it means that the washing is completed late, and the user theoretically will not consider wearing the clothes the next day. The remaining airing time of the day is short, and the clothes cannot be dried. At this time, the airing index of the next day is obtained, and the possibility of drying the clothes by airing the next day is considered. Through such a control method, the airing index of the day or the next day is selectively obtained according to the early or late end time point, so that the clothes can be dried by airing as much as possible under the premise that the clothes can be dried when the user prepares to wear them, thereby saving electric energy.

[0019] If the airing index is less than or equal to the first preset value, it indicates that the airing condition is good, and the clothes can be quickly dried under the airing condition. At this time, airing is prompted, and the clothes can be quickly dried by airing. If the airing index is greater than the first preset value, it indicates that the airing condition is general or not good, and it takes a long time to dry the clothes under the airing condition, and it may not meet the user's demand to wear the clothes in recent days. At this time, drying is prompted, and the clothes can be quickly dried to a dry state by drying. Through such a control mode, it can be ensured that the clothes have reached a dry state when the user intends to wear the clothes, thereby better meeting the user's demand.

[0020] Further, if the clothes to be washed are storage clothes, it indicates that the user has not considered wearing the clothes recently, and the clothes are prepared to be stored after being washed. At this time, the airing index of the location of the clothes processing device in the preset time period can be further obtained, and then airing or drying is prompted according to the airing index. Airing is prompted when the clothes can be dried in the preset time period, and drying is prompted when the clothes cannot be dried in the preset time period, thereby enabling the clothes to reach a dry state in the preset time period while saving electric energy.

[0021] If the airing index of the preset time period is greater than or equal to the second preset value, it indicates that the recent airing condition is very bad. Even if the user does not hurry to wear the clothes, the airing condition is too poor to cause the time required to dry the clothes to be too long, which also causes poor user experience. At this time, drying is prompted, and the clothes are quickly dried to a dry state by drying. If the airing index of the preset time period is less than the second preset value, it indicates that the recent airing condition is general, and it takes a certain time to dry the clothes. However, the user does not hurry to wear the clothes. At this time, airing is prompted, and the clothes are slowly dried to a dry state by airing. Through such a control mode, the clothes can be dried to a dry state by airing or drying within the time acceptable to the user, thereby improving user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] The control method of the clothes processing device of the present application will be described below by taking a drum washing machine as an example and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 is a main flowchart of the control method of the drum washing machine of an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 2 is a flowchart for determining the airing index when the clothes to be washed are clothes to be worn in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 3 is a flowchart for determining the airing index according to the end time point when the clothes to be washed are clothes to be worn in an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 4 Figure 1 is a flowchart of a process of prompting drying or prompting airing according to an airing index of a preset time period when the laundry to be washed is stored laundry, which is an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The preferred embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present application and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application. Although the present embodiment is described by taking a drum washing machine as an example, it is also applicable to various types of laundry processing devices such as a pulsator washing machine, a sub-mother machine, a washing-drying integrated machine, etc.

[0028] At present, when washing laundry, the user usually selects a suitable washing time and washing program according to the weather condition, and then air dries the laundry after washing. However, the thickness of the laundry, the season, and the weather all affect the drying time. If the drying time is not enough or the drying condition is not good, the laundry may not be dried in time. If the user waits to wear the laundry and the laundry is not dried, this will result in poor user experience. Therefore, the control method of the present application determines the airing index of the location of the drum washing machine according to whether the laundry to be washed is laundry to be worn or stored laundry, and then selectively prompts drying or airing according to the airing index. The laundry to be worn needs to be dried as soon as possible, and the stored laundry can be dried without being in such a hurry, so that the laundry can be dried according to the specific needs of the user, thereby better meeting the needs of the user and improving the user experience.

[0029] In the present embodiment, the drum washing machine is provided with a drying module, by which the washed laundry can be dried, so as to quickly dry the laundry. Of course, the drum washing machine can also not be provided with a drying module, and after prompting drying, the user takes out the washed laundry and then puts it into a dryer for drying.

[0030] In the present embodiment, the drum washing machine is provided with a positioning module, which is one or a combination of a Bluetooth positioning system, a global satellite positioning system (GPS), a radio tower positioning system, a Beidou positioning system, and a WiFi positioning system, by which the location of the drum washing machine can be determined.

[0031] Obviously, the positioning module can also be arranged on a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a tablet computer connected to the drum washing machine. The drum washing machine is bound to the mobile terminal such as the mobile phone or the tablet computer before use, so that the drum washing machine is connected to the mobile terminal such as the mobile phone or the tablet computer. After the binding, the location of the drum washing machine can be determined by the positioning module on the mobile terminal such as the mobile phone or the tablet computer. Moreover, the drum washing machine can be controlled by an APP on the mobile terminal such as the mobile phone or the tablet computer. The person skilled in the art can flexibly select the arrangement position of the positioning module according to the specific application scene, as long as the location of the drum washing machine can be determined.

[0032] In the embodiment, the communication module is arranged on the drum washing machine, and the communication module is connected to the Internet platform in a manner of wide area network, local area network, Bluetooth, WiFi, ZIGBEE, NFC, GPRS or the like. The weather condition, the dressing index, the season or the like of the location of the drum washing machine can be accurately obtained from the Internet platform.

[0033] Of course, the communication module can also be arranged on a remote controller or a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone connected to the drum washing machine, and the communication module on the mobile terminal such as the mobile phone can be connected to the Internet platform. Obviously, the communication module can also be connected to a meteorological platform or other platforms capable of obtaining the weather condition. The person skilled in the art can flexibly select the arrangement position of the communication module according to the specific application scene, as long as the weather condition, the dressing index, the season or the like of the location of the drum washing machine can be determined.

[0034] The possible implementation manner of the control method of the present application will be described below in combination with the drum washing machine and the Figure 1 The control method of the present application can be implemented in the following manner. Figure 1 is a main flowchart of the control method of the drum washing machine of one embodiment of the present application.

[0035] As shown in Figure 1 , in one possible implementation manner, the control method of the present application comprises the following steps.

[0036] Step S100: obtaining the dressing index of the location of the drum washing machine;

[0037] Step S200: judging the category of the laundry to be washed according to the dressing index and a preselected washing program;

[0038] Step S300: determining the airing index of the location of the drum washing machine based on the judgment result;

[0039] Step S400: selectively prompting airing or prompting drying based on the airing index.

[0040] In step S100, the dressing index of the location of the drum washing machine is queried through an Internet platform.

[0041] It should be noted that the dressing index is generally divided into 8 levels, and the smaller the dressing index, the thinner the thickness of the clothes. Generally, levels 1-2 are summer clothes, which refer to short clothes, and the thickness of the clothes is below 4 mm; levels 3-5 are transitional season clothes in spring and autumn, which refer to single clothes, double clothes, windbreaker, and sweater, and the thickness of the clothes is 4-15 mm; and levels 6-8 are winter clothes, which mainly refer to cotton clothes and down jackets, and the thickness of the clothes is above 15 mm.

[0042] It should be noted that the above dressing index can also be calculated according to the location of the drum washing machine, and parameters such as temperature, whether it rains, wind speed, and other weather conditions. For example, if the location of the drum washing machine is sunny, windless, and 30℃, the dressing index can be calculated as level 1. For another example, if the location of the drum washing machine is sunny, windless, and 10℃, the dressing index can be calculated as level 6. Those skilled in the art can flexibly select the specific determination method of the dressing index according to the specific application scenario.

[0043] In step S200, based on the pre-selected washing program and the dressing index obtained in step S100, the category of the laundry to be washed is determined.

[0044] It should be noted that the category of the laundry to be washed includes clothes to be worn and clothes to be stored, i.e., clothes to be worn in season after washing and clothes not to be worn after washing and stored.

[0045] The clothing index of each level corresponds to different types of clothes. A clothing index database can be constructed in advance, which stores the clothing types corresponding to each clothing index. For example, when the clothing index is level 1, the corresponding clothing types include short clothes, short skirts, thin skirts, and shorts made of light cotton fabric. When the clothing index is level 2, the corresponding clothing types include shirts, thin skirts, and thin T-shirts made of cotton and linen fabric. When the clothing index is level 3, the corresponding clothing types include short suits, T-shirts, thin jeans, casual clothes, and professional suits made of single-layer cotton and linen fabric. When the clothing index is level 4, the corresponding clothing types include suits, jackets, windbreakers, casual clothes, jackets, suits, and thin sweaters. When the clothing index is level 5, the corresponding clothing types include windbreakers, overcoats, overcoats, overcoats, sweaters, and thick sweaters. When the clothing index is level 6, the corresponding clothing types include cotton clothes, winter overcoats, leather jackets, overcoats, thick sweaters, leather hats, and leather gloves. When the clothing index is level 7, the corresponding clothing types include cotton clothes, winter overcoats, leather jackets, thick overcoats, hats, gloves, and down jackets. When the clothing index is level 8, the corresponding clothing types include cotton clothes, winter overcoats, leather jackets, thick overcoats, hats, gloves, and down jackets.

[0046] In determining the category of the clothes to be washed, the clothing types corresponding to the clothing index determined in step S100 are retrieved from the clothing index database, and compared with the clothing types corresponding to the washing program, to determine the category of the clothes to be washed.

[0047] If the clothing types corresponding to the clothing index match the clothing types corresponding to the washing program, for example, when the local clothing index is level 1, the clothing types corresponding to the clothing index are short clothes, short skirts, thin skirts, and shorts made of light cotton fabric, and the washing program is a T-shirt / shirt washing program, i.e., the clothing types corresponding to the washing program are T-shirts and shirts, which means that the clothing types corresponding to the clothing index match the clothing types corresponding to the washing program. In this case, it can be determined that the clothes to be washed are clothes to be worn, i.e., seasonal clothes to be worn after washing.

[0048] If the clothing types corresponding to the clothing index do not match the clothing types corresponding to the washing program, for example, when the local clothing index is level 1, the clothing types corresponding to the clothing index are short clothes, short skirts, thin skirts, and shorts made of light cotton fabric, and the washing program is a woolen / large item / down jacket washing program, i.e., the clothing types corresponding to the washing program are woolen, large items, and down jackets, which means that the clothing types corresponding to the clothing index do not match the clothing types corresponding to the washing program. In this case, it can be determined that the clothes to be washed are clothes to be stored, i.e., non-seasonal clothes that are not worn after washing and are stored.

[0049] It should be noted that a corresponding table can also be set in advance, in which each dressing index corresponds to a category of laundry to be washed for each washing program. For example, when the dressing index is level 1 and the washing program is the T-shirt / shirt washing program, the corresponding category of laundry to be washed is the clothing to be worn. For example, when the dressing index is level 1 and the washing program is the woolen / large / homewear washing program, the corresponding category of laundry to be washed is the storage clothing. For example, when the dressing index is level 8 and the washing program is the woolen / large / homewear washing program, the corresponding category of laundry to be washed is the clothing to be worn. For example, when the dressing index is level 8 and the washing program is the T-shirt / shirt washing program, the corresponding category of laundry to be washed is the storage clothing.

[0050] Obviously, those skilled in the art can choose a specific way to determine the category of laundry to be washed according to the specific application scenario, as long as the category of laundry to be washed can be accurately determined.

[0051] It should be noted that the preselected washing program can be a washing program determined by the user himself according to the type of laundry to be washed. It can also be a washing program determined automatically by the drum washing machine, such as setting a camera on the drum washing machine, identifying the image of the laundry to be washed captured by the camera through image recognition technology, determining the clothing information of the laundry to be washed, and then automatically determining the washing program according to the clothing information. It is a relatively mature technical means to obtain clothing information in the image through image recognition technology, which will not be described here.

[0052] Of course, the drum washing machine can also obtain the clothing information of the laundry to be washed through other ways to determine the washing program, such as setting an RFID tag on the laundry to be washed, setting an RFID identification module on the drum washing machine, and reading the clothing information in the RFID tag on the laundry to be washed through the RFID identification module. Those skilled in the art can choose flexibly according to the specific application scenario, as long as a suitable washing program can be determined.

[0053] In step S300, the drying index of the location of the drum washing machine is determined based on the result of step S200, i.e., the drying index of the location of the drum washing machine is determined based on whether the laundry to be washed is clothing to be worn or storage clothing.

[0054] It should be noted that the drying index is determined based on the weather conditions of the location of the drum washing machine. The drying index is usually divided into 5 levels, and the lower the level, the better the drying conditions.

[0055] In determining the drying index of the location of the washing machine, a drying index database can be constructed in advance, in which different weather conditions are stored. In use, the corresponding drying index of the weather condition of the location of the washing machine can be directly obtained from the drying index database.

[0056] Specifically, in the drying index database, when the weather condition is that the local sunshine condition is good, there is no cloud cover, and there is no possibility of rainfall in the next day, the drying index is level 1, which is very suitable for drying. When the weather condition is that the local sunshine condition is good, the cloud cover is less, and there is no possibility of rainfall in the next day, the drying index is level 2, which is suitable for drying. When the weather condition is that the local sunshine condition is general, there is cloud cover, and there is no obvious rainfall weather process in the next day, the drying index is level 3, which is basically suitable for drying. When the weather condition is that the local sunshine condition is poor, the cloud cover is more, and there may be rainfall in the next day, the drying index is level 4, which can be dried in time. When the weather condition is that the local sunshine condition is poor, there is cloud cover, and the sky condition is mainly overcast in the next day, the drying index is level 5, which is not suitable for drying.

[0057] Obviously, a weather condition and drying index table can also be set in advance, in which different weather conditions correspond to a drying index. In use, the corresponding drying index of the weather condition of the location of the washing machine can be directly obtained from the table.

[0058] Specifically, when the weather condition is that the local sunshine condition is good, there is no cloud cover, and there is no possibility of rainfall in the next day, the corresponding drying index is level 1. When the weather condition is that the local sunshine condition is general, there is cloud cover, and there is no obvious rainfall weather process in the next day, the corresponding drying index is level 3. And so on.

[0059] Of course, after obtaining the parameters of the weather conditions such as temperature, wind speed, sunshine condition, cloud cover, and rainfall, the drying index can also be calculated, such as 30°C, light wind, good sunshine condition, no cloud, and no rain, which can be calculated to obtain a drying index of level 1. Obviously, the drying index can also be directly obtained from the Internet platform.

[0060] In step S400, based on the drying index determined in step S300, the drying or the drying is selectively prompted. The clothes to be worn need to be dried as soon as possible, and the clothes to be stored can not be dried so urgently.

[0061] Through the above control mode, the drying or the drying can be performed according to the specific needs of the user for the clothes, so as to better meet the needs of the user and improve the user experience.

[0062] The following describes possible implementation manners when the laundry to be washed is clothes to be worn, in combination with a drum washing machine and in combination with Figure 2 and Figure 3 The following describes possible implementation manners when the laundry to be washed is clothes to be worn, in combination with a drum washing machine and in combination with Figure 2 is a flowchart for determining the drying index when the laundry to be washed is clothes to be worn in an embodiment of the present application, Figure 3 is a flowchart for determining the drying index according to the end time point when the laundry to be washed is clothes to be worn in an embodiment of the present application.

[0063] As shown in Figure 2 , in a possible implementation, the step S300 further includes:

[0064] Step S310: If the laundry to be washed is clothes to be worn, further acquire the end time point of the washing program;

[0065] Step S320: Determine whether the end time point is earlier than the preset time point;

[0066] Step S330: Determine the drying index of the location of the drum washing machine according to the determination result.

[0067] In step S310, based on the determination result in step S200, if the laundry to be washed is clothes to be worn, it means that the user will consider wearing the clothes in the next few days, so it is necessary to make the clothes dry as soon as possible after washing. At this time, the end time point of the current washing program is further acquired.

[0068] In step S320, based on the end time point acquired in step S310, it is determined whether the end time point is earlier than the preset time point.

[0069] In step S330, according to the determination result in step S320, the drying index of the location of the drum washing machine can be determined.

[0070] It should be noted that the preset time point can be determined based on the location of the drum washing machine and the current season. It can be that a database of preset time points is constructed in advance, and different preset time points corresponding to different locations and seasons are stored in the database. In use, the preset time point corresponding to the specific location and season can be directly called from the database. For example, in Hainan, in summer, the preset time point is sunset. For example, in the northeast, in winter, the preset time point is 12 noon.

[0071] Of course, a comparison table of location and season and preset time point can also be set in advance, and different locations and seasons correspond to a drying index in the comparison table. In use, the preset time point corresponding to the location of the washing machine and the current season can be directly found in the comparison table. For example, the preset time point corresponding to Hainan in summer is sunset.

[0072] Obviously, the skilled in the art can also set a fixed preset time point according to experience, experiment, calculation, etc., such as sunset time or 1 pm, as long as the drying index determined based on the preset time point can determine whether to prompt drying or drying.

[0073] Through such a control mode, the drying index is obtained based on the early or late end time point of the washing program, and then drying or drying is prompted according to the drying index, drying is prompted when it can be dried, and drying is prompted when it cannot be dried, so that the clothes can be dried as soon as possible while ensuring that the clothes can be dried as soon as possible. The clothes can be dried as soon as possible while saving electricity.

[0074] As shown in Figure 3 In one possible implementation, the above step S300 specifically includes:

[0075] Step S310: If the clothes to be washed are clothes to be worn, further obtain the end time point of the washing program;

[0076] Step S320: Determine whether the end time point is earlier than the preset time point, if yes, execute step S331, if not, execute step S332;

[0077] Step S331: Obtain the drying index of the day;

[0078] Step S332: Obtain the drying index of the next day.

[0079] In step S320, based on the end time point obtained in the above step S310, the end time point is compared with the preset time point to determine whether the end time point is earlier than the preset time point. If yes, it means that the washing is completed early, and the user may prepare the clothes for the next day. The remaining drying time of the day is still long, which means that the clothes can be dried, and it will not delay the user to wear the clothes the next day. At this time, the drying index of the day is obtained, that is, step S331 is executed.

[0080] If not, it means that the washing is completed late, and the user theoretically will not consider wearing the clothes the next day. The remaining drying time of the day is short, and the possibility of drying the clothes is small. At this time, the drying index of the next day is obtained, that is, step S331 is executed, considering the possibility of drying the clothes by drying the next day.

[0081] Through such a control mode, the drying index of the day or the next day is selectively obtained according to the early or late end time point, so that the clothes can be dried by drying as much as possible under the premise that the clothes can reach the dry state when the user prepares to wear the clothes, thereby saving electricity.

[0082] It should be noted that the drying index of the location of the drum washing machine can also be determined through other possible steps according to the judgment result. For example, if the end time point is later than the preset time point, the drying index in the next 72 hours is obtained. For another example, if the end time point is earlier than the preset time point, the drying index in the next 24 hours is obtained, and the like. Those skilled in the art can flexibly select the specific determination mode of the drying index of the location of the drum washing machine based on the judgment result according to the specific application scene, as long as the drying index can be determined.

[0083] In a possible implementation, when the drying index obtained in the step S330 is less than or equal to a first preset value, for example, the first preset value is 2 levels, and for example, the drying index obtained in the step S330 is 1 level, the drying condition is good at this time, and the clothes can be quickly dried under the drying condition. At this time, drying by drying is prompted.

[0084] When the drying index obtained in the step S330 is greater than the first preset value, for example, the first preset value is 2 levels, and for example, the drying index obtained in the step S330 is 4 levels, it may rain at this time, and the drying condition is not good at this time. It takes a long time to dry the clothes under the drying condition, and it may not be able to meet the user's demand to wear the clothes in the recent few days. At this time, drying is prompted, and the clothes are quickly dried to a dry state by the drying module.

[0085] Through such a control mode, it can be ensured that the clothes have reached a dry state when the user intends to wear the clothes, so that the user's demand can be better met.

[0086] The possible implementation of the present application when the laundry to be washed is stored clothes will be described below in combination with a drum washing machine and in combination with Figure 4 The flowchart of the present application when the laundry to be washed is stored clothes according to the drying index of the preset time period to prompt drying or drying is shown in FIG. 4. Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 4, after the step S200, the control method of the present application further comprises:

[0087] Figure 4 The step S340: if the laundry to be washed is stored clothes, further obtain the drying index of the location of the drum washing machine in the preset time period;

[0088] The step S410: judge whether the drying index is greater than or equal to a second preset value, if yes, execute the step S420; if not, execute the step S430;

[0089] The step S420: prompt drying;

[0090] The step S420: prompt drying;

[0091] ​Step S430: prompting airing.

[0092] In step S340, based on the result of the judgment in step S200, if the laundry is the stored laundry, it indicates that the user does not consider wearing the laundry recently, and the user is ready to store the laundry after the laundry is washed, so it is not necessary to make the laundry reach the dry state in a hurry. At this time, the airing index of the location of the drum washing machine in the preset time period can be further obtained, and then the airing index is used to prompt the airing or drying.

[0093] It should be noted that the preset time period can be determined based on the season and weather conditions. For example, a database of preset time periods can be constructed in advance, and different preset time periods corresponding to different weather conditions in different seasons are stored in the database. In use, the preset time period corresponding to the specific season and weather condition can be directly obtained from the database. For example, in summer, the corresponding preset time period is 3 days. For example, in summer, the corresponding preset time period is 5 days. For example, in winter, the corresponding preset time period is 5 days.

[0094] Of course, a correspondence table of seasons and weather conditions and preset time periods can also be set in advance, and different seasons and weather conditions correspond to a preset time period in the correspondence table. In use, the preset time period corresponding to the current season and weather condition can be directly obtained from the correspondence table. For example, in summer, the corresponding preset time period is 3 days.

[0095] In step S410, the airing index obtained in step S340 is compared with a second preset value. Generally, the second preset value is greater than the first preset value, for example, the first preset value is 2, and the second preset value is 4. If the airing index obtained in step S340 is greater than or equal to the second preset value, for example, the second preset value is 4, and the airing index obtained in step S340 is 5, the airing conditions in the recent days are very bad. Even if the user does not wear the laundry in a hurry, the airing conditions are too bad to cause the time required for airing the laundry to be too long, which will also cause poor user experience. At this time, drying is prompted, that is, step S420 is executed to make the laundry reach the dry state as soon as possible through the drying module.

[0096] If the airing index obtained in step S340 is less than the second preset value, for example, the second preset value is 4, and the airing index obtained in step S340 is 2, the airing conditions in the recent days are general, and the laundry needs a certain time to be dried, but the user does not wear the laundry in a hurry. At this time, airing is prompted, that is, step S430 is executed to make the laundry reach the dry state slowly through the airing method.

[0097] Through such a control mode, the clothes can be dried through airing or drying within a time acceptable to the user, and user experience is improved.

[0098] It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the second preset value and the first preset value can also have the same value, such as both the first preset value and the second preset value being 3 levels. The person skilled in the art can flexibly select the specific values of the first preset value and the second preset value according to the specific application scenario, as long as the first preset value and the second preset value can accurately prompt drying or airing.

[0099] It should be noted that the specific values of the first preset value and the second preset value described above are only exemplary, and the person skilled in the art cannot understand them as being restrictive.

[0100] In summary, in the preferred technical solution of the present application, the category of the clothes to be washed is determined according to the dressing index of the location of the drum washing machine and the preselected washing program, then the airing index of the location of the drum washing machine is determined according to whether the clothes to be washed are clothes to be worn or clothes to be stored, and then airing or drying is selectively prompted according to the airing index. The clothes to be worn need to be dried as soon as possible, and the clothes to be stored can not be dried so urgently. In this way, the clothes can be dried according to the specific needs of the user, so that the needs of the user can be better met, and user experience is improved. When determining the airing index, if the clothes to be washed are clothes to be worn, the end time point of the washing program is further obtained, if the end time point is earlier than the preset time point, the airing index of the current day is obtained, and if the end time point is later than the preset time point, the airing index of the next day is obtained; if the clothes to be washed are clothes to be stored, the airing index of the preset time period is further obtained. After determining the airing index, if the clothes to be washed are clothes to be worn, airing is prompted when the airing index is less than or equal to the first preset value, and drying is prompted when the airing index is greater than the first preset value; if the clothes to be washed are clothes to be stored, drying is prompted when the airing index is greater than or equal to the second preset value, and airing is prompted when the airing index is less than the second preset value. Through such a control mode, the clothes can be dried through airing or drying within a time acceptable to the user, and user experience is improved.

[0101] Although the steps are described in the above order in the above embodiments, the person skilled in the art can understand that, in order to achieve the effect of the present embodiment, the different steps do not have to be executed in such an order, and they can be executed simultaneously (in parallel) or in a reversed order, and these simple changes are within the protection scope of the present application.

[0102] The technical scheme of the present application has been described in combination with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings, but 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 schemes after the changes or replacements will all fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A control method of a laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The control method comprises: obtaining a dressing index of a location of the clothes processing device; judging a category of clothes to be washed according to the dressing index and a pre-selected washing program; determining a drying index of the location of the clothes processing device based on the judgment result; selectively prompting drying or prompting drying based on the drying index; wherein the category of clothes to be washed comprises clothes to be worn and stored clothes.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized by, The drying index is determined based on weather conditions of the location of the clothes processing device.

3. The control method according to claim 2, characterized by, The step of "determining a drying index of the location of the clothes processing device based on the judgment result" further comprises: if the clothes to be washed are clothes to be worn, further obtaining an end time point of the washing program; judging whether the end time point is earlier than a preset time point; determining a drying index of the location of the clothes processing device according to the judgment result.

4. The control method according to claim 3, characterized by The step of "determining a drying index of the location of the clothes processing device based on the judgment result" specifically comprises: if the end time point is earlier than the preset time point, obtaining a drying index of the current day; if the end time point is later than the preset time point, obtaining a drying index of the next day.

5. The control method according to claim 4, characterized by The preset time point is determined based on the location of the clothes processing device and the season.

6. The control method according to claim 3, characterized by The step of "selectively prompting drying or prompting drying based on the drying index" further comprises: if the drying index is less than or equal to a first preset value, prompting drying; if the drying index is greater than the first preset value, prompting drying.

7. The control method according to claim 2, characterized by, The step of "determining a drying index of the location of the clothes processing device based on the judgment result" further comprises: if the clothes to be washed are stored clothes, further obtaining a drying index of the location of the clothes processing device in a preset time period.

8. The control method according to claim 7, characterized by, The preset time period is determined based on the season and the weather conditions.

9. The control method according to claim 7, characterized by, The step of "selectively prompting drying or prompting drying based on the drying index" further comprises: if the drying index is greater than or equal to a second preset value, prompting drying; if the drying index is less than the second preset value, prompting drying.

10. The control method according to claim 1, characterized by, The step of "judging a category of clothes to be washed according to the dressing index and a pre-selected washing program" further comprises: if the clothes type corresponding to the dressing index is consistent with the clothes type corresponding to the washing program, determining that the clothes to be washed are clothes to be worn; if the clothes type corresponding to the dressing index is not consistent with the clothes type corresponding to the washing program, determining that the clothes to be washed are stored clothes.

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