Laundry treating apparatus and control method, apparatus and storage medium therefor

By obtaining the operating program from the garment processing equipment and matching it with historical operating data, intelligent control is achieved, solving the problem of cumbersome operation, improving the user experience, and extending the equipment's lifespan.

CN115928366BActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17WUXI LITTLE SWAN ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202111005969.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-08-30
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2041-08-30

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Technical Problem

Existing garment processing equipment is cumbersome to operate and provides a poor user experience, requiring users to perform multiple steps one by one to complete the washing process.

Method used

The garment processing equipment obtains the power-on time and compares it with pre-stored historical operating data to intelligently determine the matching operating program, eliminating the need for user settings and improving the level of intelligence.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the operation process of garment processing equipment, enhances its intelligence, extends the lifespan of the control panel, and reduces maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The application discloses a clothes processing device and a control method, device and storage medium thereof. The control method comprises: acquiring a starting time of the clothes processing device; comparing the starting time with historical running data stored in advance to determine a running program matched with the starting time in the historical running data; wherein the historical running data comprises identification and starting time of a set number of times of recently running running programs; and controlling the clothes processing device to run based on the matched running program. The embodiment of the application can intelligently determine the current running program of the clothes processing device, thereby saving the step of user setting and improving the intelligent degree of the clothes processing device. In addition, since the number of times that the mechanical keys or touch keys on the control panel are operated is reduced, the service life of the control panel can be prolonged, thereby reducing the maintenance cost of the clothes processing device.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing processing, and more particularly to a clothing processing device, its control method, apparatus, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, when clothes processing equipment processes clothes, taking washing machines as an example, users need to perform multiple steps one by one, such as putting the clothes and detergent into the washing machine, closing the door, selecting the washing program, and pressing the start button, to complete the entire washing operation. The operation process is cumbersome and the user experience is poor. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide a garment processing device and its control method, apparatus and storage medium, which aim to simplify the operation of the garment processing device and improve the intelligence level of the garment processing device.

[0004] The technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a control method for a garment processing device, including:

[0006] Obtain the startup time of the garment processing equipment;

[0007] Based on a comparison between the boot time and pre-stored historical running data, the running program in the historical running data that matches the boot time is determined; wherein, the historical running data includes the identifier and start time of the running program that has been run a set number of times recently;

[0008] The matching operating program controls the operation of the clothing processing equipment.

[0009] In some implementations, the process of determining the running program that matches the boot time from the historical running data is based on a comparison between the boot time and pre-stored historical running data, including:

[0010] Select the target startup time that is closest to the boot time from the startup times of the most recently run programs of a set number of times;

[0011] Calculate the absolute value of the difference between the target startup time and the power-on time;

[0012] The running program that matches the boot time in the historical running data is determined based on the absolute value.

[0013] In some implementations, determining the running program in the historical running data that matches the boot time based on the absolute value includes:

[0014] If the absolute value is less than or equal to the set duration, then the target startup time is determined to match the power-on time, and the running program at the target startup time is taken as the matched running program.

[0015] If the absolute value is greater than the set duration, then the number of times the same program is used in the most recently run program of a set number of times is counted, and the program with the most usages is taken as the matching program.

[0016] In some implementations, the method further includes:

[0017] The historical running data is updated based on the identifier and startup time of the currently running program.

[0018] In some implementations, the method further includes:

[0019] The correspondence between the program code and the identifier of each running program is stored in advance;

[0020] The operation of the garment processing equipment based on the matched running program includes:

[0021] The corresponding running program is invoked based on the identifier of the matched running program;

[0022] The operation of the clothing processing equipment is controlled by the invoked running program.

[0023] In some implementations, before controlling the operation of the garment processing equipment based on the matched operating procedure, the method further includes:

[0024] Confirm that the door of the garment processing equipment is closed.

[0025] In some implementations, before controlling the operation of the garment processing equipment based on the matched operating procedure, the method further includes:

[0026] Determine whether an instruction has been received to select the currently running program of the garment processing equipment;

[0027] If so, the clothing processing equipment is controlled to operate based on the currently running program corresponding to the instruction;

[0028] If not, the clothing processing equipment is controlled to operate based on the matched operating program.

[0029] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a control device for a garment processing equipment, comprising:

[0030] The module retrieves the power-on time of the garment processing equipment;

[0031] The comparison module is used to compare the boot time with pre-stored historical running data to determine the running program in the historical running data that matches the boot time; wherein, the historical running data includes the identifiers and startup times of the running programs that have been run a set number of times recently;

[0032] The control module is used to control the operation of the garment processing equipment based on the matched operating program.

[0033] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a garment processing device, which further includes: a processor and a memory for storing a computer program capable of running on the processor, wherein the processor, when running the computer program, executes the steps of the method described in the embodiments of this application.

[0034] Fourthly, embodiments of this application provide a storage medium storing a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the method described in embodiments of this application.

[0035] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment obtains the power-on time of the garment processing equipment; compares the power-on time with pre-stored historical operating data to determine the operating program in the historical operating data that matches the power-on time; and controls the operation of the garment processing equipment based on the matched operating program. The historical operating data includes the identifiers and start times of the most recently run operating programs (a set number of times). In this way, the current operating program of the garment processing equipment can be intelligently determined, eliminating the need for user settings and improving the intelligence level of the garment processing equipment. Furthermore, by reducing the number of times mechanical or touch buttons on the control panel are operated, the lifespan of the control panel can be extended, thus reducing the maintenance costs of the garment processing equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of the control method for the clothing processing equipment according to an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of a control method for a garment processing device according to an application embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the control device of the clothing processing equipment according to an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothing processing equipment according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0041] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.

[0042] This application provides a control method for a garment processing device, which can be a washing machine, dryer, or a washer-dryer combo with drying function. The garment processing device can be a pulsator structure or a drum structure; this application does not specifically limit the type.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, the control method of the garment processing equipment in this application includes:

[0044] Step 101: Obtain the startup time of the garment processing equipment.

[0045] Here, when using the garment processing equipment to process garments, the user needs to turn on the garment processing equipment. For example, the user can turn on the garment processing equipment by pressing a button or touch button on the control panel, or by sending a power-on command to the garment processing equipment via a remote control device. The garment processing equipment will then power on based on the local command or the command received remotely and determine the corresponding power-on time.

[0046] Step 102: Based on the comparison between the power-on time and the pre-stored historical running data, determine the running program in the historical running data that matches the power-on time; wherein, the historical running data includes the identifier and start time of the running program that has been run a set number of times recently.

[0047] Understandably, the garment processing equipment pre-stores operational data from a predetermined number of recently run programs, such as program identifiers and start times. For example, the identifiers for each program can be generated based on codes for multiple pre-defined programs. For instance, if the pre-defined programs include: a first mode for standard washing, a second mode for quick washing, a third mode for children's washing, a fourth mode for cotton and linen washing, etc., then a unique identifier can be assigned to each mode's program, ensuring a one-to-one correspondence between the identifier and the pre-stored code of the corresponding program.

[0048] It should be noted that historical running data can retain only the identifiers and startup times of the most recently run programs within a set number of runs. This can reduce the storage space occupied by historical running data and also allow historical running data to reflect the user's recent usage habits.

[0049] Step 103: Control the operation of the clothing processing equipment based on the matched operating program.

[0050] Understandably, garment processing equipment can intelligently determine the current operating program, eliminating the need for user settings and improving the intelligence level of the equipment. In addition, by reducing the number of times mechanical or touch buttons on the control panel are operated, the lifespan of the control panel can be extended, thus reducing the maintenance costs of the garment processing equipment.

[0051] For example, the aforementioned set quantity can be reasonably set based on needs, so that the historical operation data can reflect the user's recent usage habits and the data volume is reasonable, reducing the data storage volume and subsequent matching operation volume. In addition, during the use of the clothing processing equipment, the user's usage habits often change with the seasons. Therefore, in this embodiment of the application, the historical operation data only retains the operation data of the most recent set number of runs, which helps to improve the accuracy of intelligently determining the current operation program of the clothing processing equipment, thereby meeting the user's current actual washing needs.

[0052] In some embodiments, determining the running program in the historical running data that matches the boot time by comparing the boot time with pre-stored historical running data includes:

[0053] Select the target startup time that is closest to the boot time from the startup times of the most recently run programs of a set number of times;

[0054] Calculate the absolute value of the difference between the target startup time and the power-on time;

[0055] Based on the absolute value, determine the running program in the historical running data that matches the boot time.

[0056] For example, determining the running program in historical running data that matches the boot time based on the absolute value includes:

[0057] If the absolute value is less than or equal to the set duration, then the target startup time is determined to match the power-on time, and the running program at the target startup time is taken as the matched running program;

[0058] If the absolute value is greater than the set duration, then the number of times the same program is used in the most recently run program of a set number of times is counted, and the program with the most usages is taken as the matching program.

[0059] For example, the set duration can be determined by analyzing big data about the clothing processing equipment obtained from the network. For instance, big data analysis can be used to determine the set duration based on factors such as the user's age, location, and usage scenario. In one application example, the set duration could be 15 minutes. This means that if the target startup time, closest to the actual startup time, falls within 15 minutes before or after the startup time, then the program running at that target startup time is considered the matching program.

[0060] Understandably, if no matching program is found in the historical operating data at the time of startup, the program with the highest usage frequency in the historical operating data is selected as the matching program. In this way, even if no matching program is found at the time of startup, the program with the highest usage frequency in the historical operating data can be selected as the current program, thereby meeting the user's actual washing needs as much as possible and saving the user's time and effort.

[0061] It is understood that the control method of this application embodiment effectively improves the intelligence level of the clothing processing equipment. For older users, they may not be able to see the function buttons on the control panel clearly, which may prevent them from intuitively understanding the program settings and other operations of clothing processing in a short time. Based on the control method of this application embodiment, older users can be spared the trouble of setting the washing program.

[0062] For example, the control method further includes:

[0063] The historical running data is updated based on the identifier and startup time of the currently running program.

[0064] It is understood that after the garment processing equipment starts based on the matched operating program, the garment processing equipment can update the historical operating data based on the identifier and start time of the current operating program, that is, add the identifier and start time of the current operating program as the most recent usage record to the historical operating data. Optionally, the earliest usage record in the historical operating data can be removed, so that the historical operating data only retains the identifier and start time of the operating program that has been run a set number of times most recently.

[0065] In some embodiments, the control method further includes:

[0066] The correspondence between the program code and the identifier of each running program is stored in advance;

[0067] The operation of the garment processing equipment based on the matched running program includes:

[0068] The corresponding running program is invoked based on the identifier of the matched running program;

[0069] The operation of the clothing processing equipment is controlled by the invoked running program.

[0070] Understandably, the garment processing equipment pre-stores the correspondence between the program code and the identifier of each operating program, so that the historical operating data only needs to record the identifier and start time of the historical operating program, without having to record the control parameters of the historical operating program. This can reduce the storage space occupied by the historical operating data, and reduce the amount of data occupied and the amount of processing.

[0071] In some embodiments, before controlling the operation of the garment processing equipment based on the matched operating program, the control method further includes:

[0072] Confirm that the door of the garment processing equipment is closed.

[0073] It is understood that the garment processing equipment can determine whether the door of the garment processing equipment is closed based on the detection signal of the door switch sensor. Only after the door of the garment processing equipment is closed will the matching operating program be executed to control the operation of the garment processing equipment. In this way, the security of the intelligent operation of the garment processing equipment can be improved. The door switch sensor can be a contact sensor or a non-contact sensor, and this application embodiment does not limit it.

[0074] In some embodiments, before controlling the operation of the garment processing equipment based on the matched operating program, the control method further includes:

[0075] Determine whether an instruction has been received to select the currently running program of the garment processing equipment;

[0076] If so, the clothing processing equipment is controlled to operate based on the currently running program corresponding to the instruction;

[0077] If not, the clothing processing equipment is controlled to operate based on the matched operating program.

[0078] Understandably, the garment processing device can receive a user's command to select the current running program after powering on. This command can be a local command from the garment processing device or a command sent by a remote control. If the garment processing device receives the command, it controls its operation based on the corresponding current running program. Otherwise, it controls its operation based on the matching running program determined by the aforementioned method. This can meet the needs of different users. For example, younger users can precisely select the current running program based on their own operating commands, while older users can skip the setup process and have the garment processing device intelligently determine the current running program.

[0079] In practical applications, the garment processing equipment can wait for a preset time after powering on. If an instruction to select the current running program of the garment processing equipment is received within the preset time, the garment processing equipment will be controlled to run based on the current running program corresponding to the instruction. If no instruction to select the current running program of the garment processing equipment is received within the preset time, the garment processing equipment will be controlled to run based on the matched running program.

[0080] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to application examples.

[0081] like Figure 2 As shown in this application embodiment, the control method for the clothing processing equipment includes:

[0082] Step 201: Obtain the boot time.

[0083] For example, the garment processing device can be powered on by buttons or touch keys on the control panel, or by sending a power-on command to the garment processing device via a remote control device. The garment processing device powers on based on the local command or the remotely received command, and determines the corresponding power-on time.

[0084] Step 202: Obtain historical running data, such as running data recorded 15 times consecutively.

[0085] For example, the garment handling device pre-stores operation data from the 15 most recent runs, such as:

[0086] Quick wash for 15 minutes; starts running at 08:15;

[0087] Quick wash for 15 minutes; starts running at 08:25;

[0088] Quick wash for 15 minutes; starts running at 08:25;

[0089] Quick wash for 15 minutes; starts running at 08:35;

[0090] Quick wash for 15 minutes; starts running at 08:05;

[0091] Quick wash for 15 minutes; starts running at 09:15;

[0092] Quick wash for 45 minutes; started at 09:15;

[0093] Quick wash for 15 minutes; starts running at 08:25;

[0094] Quick wash (15 minutes); Starts running at 08:00;

[0095] Cotton and linen; running at 08:25;

[0096] Quick wash for 45 minutes; started at 08:15;

[0097] Quick wash for 15 minutes; starts running at 08:10;

[0098] Mixed; Run at 09:15;

[0099] Quick wash 45 minutes; starts running at 11:15;

[0100] Quick wash for 15 minutes; run at 12:15.

[0101] For example, historical running data may include the identifier of the running program and the start time, thus reducing the storage space occupied by historical running data.

[0102] Step 203: Determine if there is a running program that matches the boot time. If not, proceed to step 204; if yes, proceed to step 205.

[0103] For example, determining whether a running program exists that matches the boot time includes:

[0104] Select the target startup time that is closest to the boot time from the startup times of the 15 most recently run programs;

[0105] Calculate the absolute value of the difference between the target startup time and the power-on time;

[0106] If the absolute value is less than or equal to 15 minutes, then the target startup time is determined to match the power-on time, and the running program at the target startup time is taken as the matched running program.

[0107] For example, if the garment processing equipment is turned on at 8:00, then the program corresponding to 8:05 is selected as the matching program, that is, the matching program is a quick wash for 15 minutes, and step 205 is executed. If the garment processing equipment is turned on at 17:00, then there is no matching program, and step 204 needs to be executed.

[0108] Step 204: Determine the matching running program based on usage frequency.

[0109] For example, determining the matching running program based on usage frequency includes:

[0110] The number of times the same program is used is counted among the most recently run programs of a set number;

[0111] The program that is used most frequently is selected as the matching program.

[0112] For example, in the aforementioned 15 most recent running data, the "Quick Wash 15 Minutes" was used the most times, so "Quick Wash 15 Minutes" is selected as the matching running program, and step 205 is executed.

[0113] Step 205: Control the operation of the garment processing equipment based on the matched operating program.

[0114] For example, the garment processing device can determine whether the door of the garment processing device is closed based on the detection signal of the door switch sensor. Only after the door of the garment processing device is closed will the matching running program be executed to control the operation of the garment processing device. In this way, the security of the intelligent operation of the garment processing device can be improved.

[0115] Step 206: Update the historical running data based on the identifier and startup time of the currently running program.

[0116] For example, after the garment processing device starts based on the matched operating program, the garment processing device can update the historical operating data based on the identifier and start time of the current operating program, that is, add the identifier and start time of the current operating program as the most recent usage record to the historical operating data. Optionally, the earliest usage record in the historical operating data can be removed, so that the historical operating data only retains the identifier and start time of the most recently run set number of operating programs.

[0117] In order to implement the method of the embodiments of this application, the embodiments of this application also provide a control device for a garment processing device. The control device for the garment processing device corresponds to the control method of the garment processing device described above. The steps in the control method embodiments of the garment processing device are also fully applicable to the control device embodiments of this garment processing device.

[0118] like Figure 3 As shown, the control device of the garment processing equipment includes: an acquisition module 301, a comparison module 302, and a control module 303.

[0119] The acquisition module 301 is used to acquire the startup time of the garment processing equipment; the comparison module 302 is used to compare the startup time with pre-stored historical operating data to determine the operating program in the historical operating data that matches the startup time; wherein, the historical operating data includes the identifier and startup time of the operating program that has been run a set number of times recently; the control module 303 is used to control the operation of the garment processing equipment based on the matched operating program.

[0120] In some embodiments, the comparison module 302 is specifically used for:

[0121] Select the target startup time that is closest to the boot time from the startup times of the most recently run programs of a set number of times;

[0122] Calculate the absolute value of the difference between the target startup time and the power-on time;

[0123] The running program that matches the boot time in the historical running data is determined based on the absolute value.

[0124] In some embodiments, the comparison module 302 determines the running program in the historical running data that matches the boot time based on the absolute value, including:

[0125] If the absolute value is less than or equal to the set duration, then the target startup time is determined to match the power-on time, and the running program at the target startup time is taken as the matched running program;

[0126] If the absolute value is greater than the set duration, then the number of times the same program is used in the most recently run program of a set number of times is counted, and the program with the most usages is taken as the matching program.

[0127] In some embodiments, the control device of the garment processing equipment further includes an update module 304 for updating the historical operating data based on the identifier and start time of the current running program.

[0128] In some embodiments, the garment processing device pre-stores the correspondence between program codes and identifiers for each running program; the control module 303 is specifically used for:

[0129] The corresponding running program is invoked based on the identifier of the matched running program;

[0130] The operation of the clothing processing equipment is controlled by the invoked running program.

[0131] In some embodiments, before controlling the operation of the garment processing equipment based on the matched operating program, the control module 303 is further configured to: determine that the door of the garment processing equipment is closed.

[0132] In some embodiments, before controlling the operation of the garment processing equipment based on the matched operating program, the control module 303 is further configured to:

[0133] Determine whether an instruction has been received to select the currently running program of the garment processing equipment;

[0134] If so, the clothing processing equipment is controlled to operate based on the currently running program corresponding to the instruction;

[0135] If not, the clothing processing equipment is controlled to operate based on the matched operating program.

[0136] In practical applications, the acquisition module 301, comparison module 302, control module 303, and update module 304 can be implemented by the processor in the control device of the garment processing equipment. Of course, the processor needs to run the computer program in the memory to realize its functions.

[0137] It should be noted that the control device for the garment processing equipment provided in the above embodiments is only illustrated by the division of the above-described program modules. In practical applications, the above processing can be assigned to different program modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device can be divided into different program modules to complete all or part of the processing described above. Furthermore, the control device for the garment processing equipment provided in the above embodiments and the control method embodiments for the garment processing equipment belong to the same concept, and their specific implementation process is detailed in the method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0138] Based on the hardware implementation of the above program modules, and in order to implement the method of the embodiments of this application, the embodiments of this application also provide a clothing processing device. Figure 4 This is merely an exemplary structure of the garment processing device, not the entire structure; it can be implemented as needed. Figure 4 The structure shown may be part or all of the structure.

[0139] like Figure 4 As shown, the garment processing device 400 provided in this embodiment includes at least one processor 401, a memory 402, and a user interface 403. The various components in the garment processing device 400 are coupled together via a bus system 404. It can be understood that the bus system 404 is used to implement communication between these components. In addition to a data bus, the bus system 404 also includes a power bus, a control bus, and a status signal bus. However, for clarity, in... Figure 4 The general designated all buses as Bus System 404.

[0140] The user interface 403 in this embodiment may include a display, keyboard, mouse, trackball, click wheel, buttons, touchpad, or touch screen, etc.

[0141] The memory 402 in this embodiment is used to store various types of data to support the operation of the garment handling equipment. Examples of such data include any computer programs used to operate on the garment handling equipment.

[0142] The control method for the garment processing device disclosed in this application can be applied to, or implemented by, the processor 401. The processor 401 may be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. During implementation, each step of the control method for the garment processing device can be completed by the integrated logic circuitry in the hardware of the processor 401 or by instructions in software form. The processor 401 can be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. The processor 401 can implement or execute the methods, steps, and logic block diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of this application. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor, etc. The steps of the method disclosed in the embodiments of this application can be directly manifested as execution by a hardware decoding processor, or execution by a combination of hardware and software modules in the decoding processor. The software modules can be located in a storage medium, specifically in memory 402. The processor 401 reads information from memory 402 and, in conjunction with its hardware, completes the steps of the control method for the garment processing device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0143] In an exemplary embodiment, the garment handling device may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), DSPs, programmable logic devices (PLDs), complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), general-purpose processors, controllers, microcontrollers (MCUs), microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the aforementioned method.

[0144] It is understood that memory 402 can be volatile memory or non-volatile memory, or both. Non-volatile memory can be read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), ferromagnetic random access memory (FRAM), flash memory, magnetic surface memory, optical disc, or compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM); magnetic surface memory can be disk storage or magnetic tape storage. Volatile memory can be random access memory (RAM), which is used as an external cache. By way of example, but not limitation, many forms of RAM are available, such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Synchronous Static Random Access Memory (SSRAM), Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (DDRSDRAM), Enhanced Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (ESDRAM), SyncLink Dynamic Random Access Memory (SLDRAM), and Direct Rambus Random Access Memory (DRRAM).The memories described in the embodiments of this application are intended to include, but are not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memories.

[0145] In an exemplary embodiment, this application also provides a storage medium, namely a computer storage medium, specifically a computer-readable storage medium, such as a memory 402 that stores a computer program. The computer program can be executed by the processor 401 of the garment processing device to complete the steps described in the method of this application embodiment. The computer-readable storage medium can be a ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, Flash Memory, magnetic surface memory, optical disc, or CD-ROM, etc.

[0146] It should be noted that terms such as "first" and "second" are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0147] Furthermore, the technical solutions described in the embodiments of this application can be combined arbitrarily without conflict.

[0148] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A control method of a laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The method comprises the following steps: acquiring a start time of a clothes processing device; comparing the start time with pre-stored historical running data to determine a running program in the historical running data that matches the start time; wherein the historical running data comprises identification and start time of a set number of recently run running programs; controlling the clothes processing device to run based on the matched running program; comparing the start time with pre-stored historical running data to determine a running program in the historical running data that matches the start time, comprises the following steps: selecting a target start time closest to the start time from the start times of the set number of recently run running programs; calculating an absolute value of a difference between the target start time and the start time; if the absolute value is less than or equal to a set time length, determining that the target start time matches the start time, and taking the running program of the target start time as the matched running program; if the absolute value is greater than the set time length, counting a number of times of use of the same running program in the set number of recently run running programs, and taking the running program with the most times of use as the matched running program.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further comprises the following steps: updating the historical running data based on identification and start time of a current running program.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further comprises the following steps: pre-storing a correspondence between program code and identification of each running program; the step of controlling the clothes processing device to run based on the matched running program, comprises the following steps: calling a corresponding running program based on the identification of the matched running program; controlling the clothes processing device to run based on the called running program.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, Before the step of controlling the clothes processing device to run based on the matched running program, the method further comprises the following step: determining that a door body of the clothes processing device is closed.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Before the step of controlling the clothes processing device to run based on the matched running program, the method further comprises the following step: judging whether an instruction for selecting a current running program of the clothes processing device is received; if yes, controlling the clothes processing device to run based on the current running program corresponding to the instruction; if no, controlling the clothes processing device to run based on the matched running program.

6. A control device for operating a laundry treatment apparatus according to any one of the methods of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The method comprises the following steps: an acquisition module that acquires a start time of a clothes processing device; a comparison module that compares the start time with pre-stored historical running data to determine a running program in the historical running data that matches the start time; wherein the historical running data comprises identification and start time of a set number of recently run running programs; a control module that controls the clothes processing device to run based on the matched running program; the comparison module is specifically used for: selecting a target start time closest to the start time from the start times of the set number of recently run running programs; calculating an absolute value of a difference between the target start time and the start time; If the absolute value is less than or equal to a set time length, it is determined that the target starting time matches the starting time, and a running program at the target starting time is taken as the matched running program; If the absolute value is greater than the set time length, a usage frequency of a same running program in the set number of times of running programs is counted, and a running program with the highest usage frequency is taken as the matched running program. 7.A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The laundry treating apparatus comprises a processor and a memory for storing a computer program capable of running on the processor, wherein, The processor is configured to execute the computer program, and perform the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

8. A storage medium having stored thereon a computer program, characterized in that The computer program is configured to be executed by the processor, and implement the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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