Control method of a laundry treating apparatus and laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a control method of a clothes processing device and the clothes processing device. The clothes processing device comprises a display unit, has a self-recommendation mode which can be opened and closed, and the display unit has a first display mode and a second display mode. When a user selects to open the self-recommendation mode, the display unit adopts the first display mode and displays a processing program according to a first display logic. When the user selects to close the self-recommendation mode, the display unit adopts the second display mode and displays a processing program according to a second display logic which is different from the first display logic. The application enables the user to select whether to use the self-recommendation mode, and the display unit displays the processing program according to different display logics according to the selection of the user, so that the user can select to use, and the situation that the user has little opportunity to try other processing programs under the guidance of the self-recommendation mode for a long time is avoided.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of Chinese patent application 202010123085.8.

[0002] Original application date: February 27, 2020

[0003] Original application number: 202010123085.8

[0004] Original Invention Title: A Control Method and Clothing Processing Device for a Clothing Processing Apparatus Technical Field

[0005] This invention belongs to the technical field of clothing processing devices, specifically, it relates to a control method for a clothing processing device and a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0006] With advancements in technology and rising demands for quality of life, clothing processing devices offer an increasingly diverse range of programs to meet various needs encountered during garment handling. However, in daily life, users may find themselves overwhelmed and inconvenienced when trying to choose one or more programs from a wide variety of options.

[0007] To address this issue, existing technologies include smart clothing processing devices with recommendation functions. These devices analyze big data and user habits to recommend programs that users are more likely to use. Through intelligent filtering, the range of choices for users is significantly narrowed, making it easier for users to make their own selections and greatly facilitating the operation of the clothing processing device. However, because this solution records user habits, it tends to recommend similar programs. Over time, some unused but actually more suitable programs may no longer appear in the user's selection, depriving users of the opportunity to try other programs.

[0008] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a control method and a garment processing device, which can provide users with a more comprehensive opportunity to try the processing procedures of the garment processing device.

[0010] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0011] A control method for a clothing processing device, the clothing processing device including a display unit, the clothing processing device having an on / off self-recommendation mode, the display unit having a first display mode and a second display mode; when the user selects to enable the self-recommendation mode, the display unit adopts the first display mode and displays the program according to a processing program automatically selected according to the first display logic; when the user selects to disable the self-recommendation mode, the display unit adopts the second display mode and displays the program according to a second display logic different from the first display logic.

[0012] Furthermore, the garment processing device also includes a recording unit for recording the usage of each processing procedure; in the second display mode, the control system calculates the usage frequency of each processing procedure through the data from the recording unit, and the second display logic is to display the program according to the usage frequency pattern of the processing procedure.

[0013] Preferably, the second display logic is for the display unit to display a processing program whose usage frequency is less than the first preset frequency N1.

[0014] Furthermore, the second display logic is that the display units display the program in order of increasing frequency of use of the processing program;

[0015] Alternatively, the display unit may prioritize displaying processing programs whose usage frequency is less than a second preset frequency N2, and then display other processing programs in descending order of usage frequency, where N2 <N1;

[0016] Alternatively, the processing program is divided into a first group of programs with a usage frequency less than the third preset frequency N3 and a second group of programs with a usage frequency greater than or equal to the third preset frequency N3. The first group of programs is arranged from low to high usage frequency, and the second group of programs is arranged from high to low usage frequency. The display unit displays the programs in an alternating order between the first group of programs and the second group of programs.

[0017] Furthermore, the control system of the garment processing device is connected to a cloud server, which stores the average usage frequency of each processing program among a large number of users. In the second display mode, the control system obtains the average usage frequency and calculates the difference between it and the usage frequency of the corresponding processing program on the machine. The second display logic is that the display unit displays the programs in descending order of the difference.

[0018] Furthermore, the first display logic is for the display unit to display a processing program whose usage frequency is higher than the fourth preset frequency N4;

[0019] Alternatively, the garment processing device may also include a detection module for detecting the type of garment being processed, and the first display logic includes a control system selecting a processing program based on the results obtained from the detection module and controlling the display unit to display the program.

[0020] Furthermore, the specific steps include the following:

[0021] 1) The control system obtains user operations and determines whether the user selects to enable the self-recommendation mode;

[0022] 2) If the judgment result is yes, the display unit will display the program according to the processing program automatically selected by the first display logic; if the judgment result is no, the control system will read the data from the recording unit and control the display unit to display the program according to the frequency of use of the processing program.

[0023] 3) The garment processing device obtains the processing program selected by the user and runs the processing program;

[0024] 4) The recording unit records the processing program for this run and updates the usage of the processing program.

[0025] Furthermore, the control system of the garment processing device is connected to a cloud server and can download and / or update the processing program from the cloud server; the second display logic is to display the program according to the download / update time of the processing program.

[0026] Preferably, the second display logic is that the display unit displays the program in order of download / update time from most recent to oldest.

[0027] Furthermore, the control system of the garment processing device is connected to a cloud server, which generates a primary processing program based on external environment information. In the second display mode, the control system obtains the primary processing program, and the second display logic is that the display unit prioritizes displaying the primary processing program and then displays other processing programs.

[0028] Furthermore, the garment processing device also includes a mobile terminal that is communicatively connected to the local end of the garment processing device; the control method includes acquiring the user's operation on the mobile terminal and determining whether the user selects to enable the self-recommendation mode.

[0029] Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment handling device according to the control method described above, comprising a local terminal and a mobile terminal that can communicate with each other, wherein the local terminal and / or the mobile terminal are provided with a switch for turning on / off a self-recommended mode.

[0030] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0031] The clothing processing device control method of the present invention controls the display unit to display the processing program according to different display logics based on whether the user selects to enable the self-recommendation mode, so that the user can more quickly and comprehensively access the processing program of the clothing processing device.

[0032] The clothing handling device control method of the present invention, when employing the second display logic, displays the processing programs that are used less frequently, and prioritizes displaying the processing programs that are used even less frequently, thereby avoiding the problem that the user has difficulty selecting these processing programs.

[0033] The clothing processing device control method of the present invention compares the usage frequency of processing programs in big data with the usage frequency of the local user, and prioritizes displaying programs with a larger difference between the two frequencies. This helps users understand the difference between their usage habits and those of the general public, and decide whether to try the processing programs that are more popular among the general public.

[0034] The clothing processing device control method of the present invention controls the display unit to prioritize the display of newly downloaded or updated processing programs for the user to select, making it easier for the user to select the newly launched processing program.

[0035] The garment processing device of the present invention provides a switch for turning the self-recommendation mode on / off on the device and / or mobile terminal. This allows users to choose whether to use the self-recommendation mode, thus avoiding a situation where users rarely have the opportunity to try other processing procedures under the guidance of the self-recommendation mode for a long time.

[0036] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0037] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0038] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the display unit of the clothing handling device of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another display unit of the clothing handling device of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mobile terminal operation interface of the clothing processing device of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the mobile terminal operation interface of the clothing processing device of the present invention with the self-recommendation mode turned off.

[0042] In the image: 1. Switch button; 2. Page up / down button; 3. Switch.

[0043] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0045] The garment handling device of the present invention includes a display unit and a self-recommendation mode that can be turned on / off. The display unit has a first display mode and a second display mode. When the user selects to turn on the self-recommendation mode, the display unit adopts the first display mode and displays the program according to a processing program automatically selected according to the first display logic. When the user selects to turn off the self-recommendation mode, the display unit adopts the second display mode and displays the program according to a second display logic different from the first display logic. The garment handling device of the present invention includes, but is not limited to, washing machines, dryers, washer-dryer combos, and ironing machines.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the garment processing device further includes a recording unit for recording the usage of each processing program; in the second display mode, the control system calculates the usage frequency of each processing program through the data of the recording unit, and the second display logic is to display the program according to the usage frequency pattern of the processing program.

[0047] Preferably, the second display logic is for the display unit to display a processing program whose usage frequency is less than the first preset frequency N1.

[0048] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control system of the garment processing device is communicatively connected to a cloud server; in the second display mode, the control system acquires data from the cloud server, and the second display logic is to display the program based on the data from the cloud server.

[0049] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the clothing processing device further includes a mobile terminal that is communicatively connected to the local terminal of the clothing processing device; the control method includes acquiring the user's operation on the mobile terminal and determining whether the user selects to enable the self-recommendation mode.

[0050] Example 1

[0051] like Figure 1 As shown, the clothing handling device described in this embodiment uses a washing machine as an example, and the processing program is the washing program available on the washing machine. The washing machine has a display unit with a switch 1 for turning the self-recommended mode on / off. Preferably, the display unit is a touch screen, and the user can control the self-recommended mode by touching the switch 1. After the washing machine is turned on, the display unit shows several washing programs available for the user to select. The display unit also has page-turning buttons 2. When the number of selectable washing programs exceeds the number that the display unit can display at a time, the user can use the page-turning buttons 2 to view other washing programs forward or backward. When the user selects a desired washing program, they can control the washing machine to run according to that program by touching the position of that program on the display unit.

[0052] The clothing handling device control method described in this embodiment includes determining whether the user selects to activate the self-recommended mode after the washing machine is turned on. If the determination result is yes, the display unit adopts a first display mode and displays the washing program automatically selected according to the first display logic; if the determination result is no, the display unit adopts a second display mode and displays the program according to the second display logic, specifically, the program is displayed according to the frequency of use of the washing program.

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, in the first display mode, the control system selects the washing programs used more frequently and controls the display unit to display them. Preferably, the display unit displays the washing programs from most frequent to least frequent. Alternatively, the washing machine further includes a detection module for detecting the type of laundry being washed. In the first display mode, the control system selects the washing programs based on the results obtained from the detection module, and controls the display unit to prioritize displaying these washing programs.

[0054] The washing machine also includes a recording unit for recording the usage of each washing program. In the second display mode, the control system calculates the usage frequency of each washing program based on the data from the recording unit, and the display unit displays the washing programs whose usage frequency is less than a first preset frequency N1.

[0055] Specifically, in the second display mode, the display order of the washing program on the display unit can be as follows:

[0056] 1) The display unit displays the washing program in ascending order of frequency of use;

[0057] 2) The display unit prioritizes displaying washing programs whose usage frequency is less than the second preset frequency N2, and then displays other washing programs in descending order of usage frequency. N2 <N1;

[0058] 3) The washing programs are divided into a first group of programs with a frequency of use less than the third preset frequency N3 and a second group of programs with a frequency of use greater than or equal to the third preset frequency N3. The first group of programs is arranged from low to high frequency of use, and the second group of programs is arranged from high to low frequency of use. The display unit displays the programs in the alternating order of the first group of programs and the second group of programs.

[0059] After the washing machine obtains the washing program selected by the user, the control system controls the washing machine to run the washing program, and at the same time records the washing program run in the recording unit and updates the data in the recording unit.

[0060] In a further preferred embodiment, the washing machine's control system is communicatively connected to a cloud server, which stores the average usage frequency of each washing program among a large number of users. In the second display mode, the control system acquires the average usage frequency and calculates the difference between it and the usage frequency of the corresponding washing program on the machine. The second display logic involves the display unit displaying programs in descending order of the difference. In this scheme, by comparing the average usage frequency of each washing program among the general public with the usage frequency of the machine's own users, the washing machine controls the display unit to prioritize displaying programs that are more popular among the general public but less frequently used by the machine's own users. This allows users to understand the differences between their usage habits and those of the general public and decide whether to try the more popular washing programs.

[0061] like Figure 2 As shown, another optional structure for the display unit in this embodiment is provided. Selectable processing programs are distributed in a ring on the display unit, and a knob assembly can be provided in the middle of the display unit, allowing the user to select the processing program by rotating the knob assembly.

[0062] In this embodiment, the garment processing device controls the display unit to display processing programs using different display modes depending on whether the user selects to enable the self-recommendation mode. When the user enables the self-recommendation mode, the display unit prioritizes displaying processing programs that the user frequently uses, or processing programs that the garment processing device determines are suitable for the user based on the detection device. When the user disables the self-recommendation mode, the display unit prioritizes displaying processing programs that are used less frequently. Through this display method, processing programs that the user rarely uses or has never used can be easily found, avoiding the situation where these programs are always displayed at the back and the user misses the opportunity to try them.

[0063] Example 2

[0064] This embodiment takes a washing machine as an example. The difference from the first embodiment is that the control system of the washing machine is connected to the cloud server. In the second display mode, the control system obtains data from the cloud server, and the second display logic is to display the program according to the data from the cloud server.

[0065] In a preferred embodiment, the washing machine's control system can download and / or update washing programs from a cloud server; the second display logic displays programs based on their download / update times; preferably, the second display logic displays programs in ascending order of download / update time. In this solution, the washing machine prioritizes displaying newly downloaded or updated washing programs for the user to choose from, making it easier for the user to select and try newly released programs, potentially finding a more suitable one.

[0066] In another preferred embodiment, the cloud server can generate a recommended washing program based on the external environment, or the developer can specify a recommended washing program for a certain time period on the cloud server. The control method further includes, in a second display mode, the control system acquires the recommended washing program and controls the display unit to prioritize its display, then displays other washing programs according to usage frequency. In this solution, the washing machine prioritizes displaying the recommended washing program on the display. During special periods or under certain conditions, it is easier to select a suitable washing program. For example, if the developer sets the recommended washing programs to air wash and sterilization high-temperature wash, the display unit will prioritize displaying these two programs, increasing the likelihood of users selecting these two programs and ensuring user health.

[0067] In this embodiment, when the user chooses to turn off the self-recommendation mode, the clothing processing device obtains information from the cloud server and controls the display unit to display the processing programs in a certain order, so that the user can access the processing programs of the clothing processing device more quickly and comprehensively.

[0068] Example 3

[0069] This embodiment takes a washing machine as an example. The difference from the first embodiment is that the second display logic is to display the program according to the sorting rules set by the user.

[0070] The washing machine also includes an operation unit for user input. The user operates the operation unit to select the desired washing program sorting rules. When the washing machine determines that the user has turned off the self-recommendation mode, the control system obtains the sorting rules set by the user, and the control display unit displays the selectable programs in the order of the sorting rules. The sorting rules include, but are not limited to: random sorting of washing programs, priority given to shorter washing programs, priority given to washing programs that use less water, priority given to washing programs with strong washing power, and priority given to fully automatic washing programs.

[0071] In this embodiment, when the user chooses to turn off the self-recommendation mode, the clothing processing device displays the processing programs on the display unit in a certain order. The specific sorting rules can be set by the user, providing the user with a variety of display methods. This allows the user to have a more comprehensive understanding of the processing programs available in the clothing processing device, sort the processing programs according to their personal usage habits, and more easily select the processing program that suits them.

[0072] Example 4

[0073] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment provides a clothing processing device that employs any of the control methods described in embodiments one to three above. The clothing processing device includes a local terminal and a mobile terminal capable of communicating with each other. The mobile terminal is equipped with a switch 3 for turning the self-recommendation mode on / off. Users can turn the self-recommendation mode on / off by operating the mobile terminal.

[0074] In this embodiment, the clothing processing device can be remotely controlled by the user via a mobile terminal that can communicate with the device itself, making operation more convenient. A switch for turning the self-recommendation mode on / off is set on the mobile terminal, allowing the user to choose whether to use the self-recommendation mode, thus avoiding the situation where the user rarely has the opportunity to try other processing procedures under the guidance of the self-recommendation mode for a long time.

[0075] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method of a laundry treating apparatus including a display unit, the control method comprising: The clothing processing device has an on / off self-recommendation mode, and the display unit has a first display mode and a second display mode; when the user selects to enable the self-recommendation mode, the display unit adopts the first display mode and displays the program according to the processing program automatically selected according to the first display logic; When the user chooses to turn off the self-recommendation mode, the display unit adopts the second display mode and displays the program according to the second display logic, which is different from the first display logic. The control system of the garment processing device is connected to a cloud server and can download and / or update processing programs from the cloud server; in the second display mode, the control system obtains data from the cloud server, and the second display logic is to display the program according to the download and / or update time of the processing program.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized by: The second display logic is that the display unit displays the program in order of download and / or update time from most recent to oldest.

3. The control method according to claim 1, characterized by: In the second display mode, the control system obtains the main processing program from the cloud server. The second display logic is that the display unit prioritizes displaying the main processing program and then displays other processing programs.

4. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second display logic is that the display unit prioritizes displaying the main processing program, and then displays other processing programs according to their usage frequency.

5. The control method according to claim 4, characterized in that: The garment processing device also includes a recording unit for recording the usage of each processing procedure; in the second display mode, the control system calculates the usage frequency of each processing procedure based on the data from the recording unit. Displaying other processing programs according to their usage frequency includes displaying other processing programs whose usage frequency is less than the first preset frequency N1.

6. The control method according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that: The cloud server generates the main push processing program based on external environment information, or the developer limits the main push processing program on the cloud server to a certain time period.

7. The control method according to claim 1, characterized by: The first display logic is that the display unit displays a processing program whose usage frequency is higher than the fourth preset frequency N4; Alternatively, the garment processing device may also include a detection module for detecting the type of garment being processed, and the first display logic includes a control system selecting a processing program based on the results obtained from the detection module and controlling the display unit to display the program.

8. The control method according to claim 1, characterized by: The garment processing device also includes a mobile terminal that is communicatively connected to the local end of the garment processing device; the control method includes acquiring the user's operation on the mobile terminal and determining whether the user selects to enable the self-recommendation mode. 9.A laundry treating apparatus employing the control method according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized by: It includes a local terminal and a mobile terminal that can communicate with each other, and the local terminal and / or mobile terminal are provided with a switch for turning the self-recommended mode on / off.

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