Clothing taking reminding method, device and computer readable storage medium

Abstract

The application relates to a clothes taking reminding method, device and computer readable storage medium. The method comprises the following steps: after a washing program is executed, a smart washing machine acquires the opening and closing state of a door cover and weight information in a clothes drum; a clothes taking state is determined according to the opening and closing state and the weight information; the clothes taking state comprises clothes in the clothes drum being taken out or clothes in the clothes drum not being taken out; and whether to output a clothes taking prompt information is determined according to the clothes taking state. By adopting the method, the user can be effectively reminded to take clothes in time, and problems such as mold smell, discoloration and wrinkles caused by clothes not being taken out in time can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smart home appliances, and in particular to a method, apparatus and computer-readable storage medium for reminding users to retrieve their clothes. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of computer technology, intelligent washing machines, also known as fully automatic washing machines, have emerged. Intelligent washing machines can help people wash their clothes.

[0003] In traditional technology, washing machines play a notification sound after completing the washing cycle to remind users that the clothes have been washed.

[0004] However, when the beep code sounds, users may be doing other things in the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom and won't hear the washing machine's beep, making it impossible to take the clothes out to dry in time. The washing machine will automatically shut off after the voice prompt ends, and because the clothes are left in the closed, damp washing machine for an extended period, they may develop musty smells, discoloration, and wrinkles. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a method, device, and computer-readable storage medium for reminding users to retrieve their clothes in a timely manner, in order to address the aforementioned technical problems. This can effectively remind users to retrieve their clothes in a timely manner and avoid problems such as musty smells, discoloration, and wrinkles caused by clothes not being retrieved in time.

[0006] Firstly, a method for reminding users to retrieve their clothes is provided, the method comprising:

[0007] After completing the washing program, the smart washing machine obtains the opening and closing status of the door and the weight information of the clothes in the drum.

[0008] The clothing retrieval status is determined based on the opening / closing status and weight information; clothing retrieval filling includes whether the clothing in the clothing bin has been removed or not.

[0009] Based on the clothing retrieval status, determine whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt message.

[0010] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0011] The decision to output a clothing retrieval prompt message is based on the clothing retrieval status, the clothing retrieval waiting time, and the number of historical prompts. The clothing retrieval waiting time is the time interval between the end time of the last clothing retrieval prompt message and the current time. The number of historical prompts is the total number of clothing retrieval prompt messages output after the completion of the washing program.

[0012] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0013] If the clothing retrieval status is that the clothing in the clothing bin has not been retrieved, the retrieval waiting time exceeds the preset time, and the number of historical prompts exceeds the preset number, then a clothing retrieval prompt message will be output.

[0014] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0015] If the clothes in the clothes bin have not been removed, the waiting time for clothes retrieval exceeds the preset time, and the number of historical prompts exceeds the preset number, a prompt to wash again will be output after receiving the power-on command again.

[0016] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0017] Play a voice prompt to retrieve clothes, which includes a message indicating that the clothes must be retrieved; or, send a message to the user terminal associated with the smart washing machine, which includes a message indicating that the clothes must be retrieved.

[0018] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0019] If the clothes in the clothes drum are not removed, the clothes shaking program is executed; the clothes shaking program is used to support the smart washing machine to shake the clothes in the clothes drum.

[0020] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0021] If the clothes in the clothes drum are not removed, the clothes drum ventilation program is executed; the clothes drum ventilation program is used to support the smart washing machine to ventilate the clothes drum.

[0022] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0023] If the clothing retrieval status indicates that the clothing in the clothing bin has been removed, then the clothing retrieval prompt message should not be output.

[0024] If the clothing retrieval status indicates that the clothing in the clothing bin has not been retrieved, a retrieval prompt message will be output.

[0025] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0026] If the opening / closing state is closed and the weight information exceeds the preset weight value, then the clothing retrieval status is determined to be that the clothing in the clothing bin has not been retrieved;

[0027] If the opening / closing state is "open" and the weight information does not exceed the preset weight value, then the clothing retrieval state is determined to be that the clothing in the clothing bin has been taken out.

[0028] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0029] The clothing retrieval status is determined based on the opening / closing status, weight information, and humidity of the clothing bin.

[0030] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0031] If the opening / closing state is closed, the weight information exceeds the preset weight value, and the humidity of the clothes tub exceeds the preset humidity value, then the clothes retrieval state is determined to be that the clothes in the clothes tub have not been taken out.

[0032] If the opening / closing state is "open", the weight information does not exceed the preset weight value, and the humidity of the clothes tub does not exceed the preset humidity value, then the clothes retrieval state is determined to be that the clothes in the clothes tub have been taken out.

[0033] Secondly, a garment retrieval reminder device is provided, comprising:

[0034] The acquisition module is used to acquire the opening and closing status of the door and the weight information of the clothes drum after the smart washing machine finishes the washing program.

[0035] The determination module is used to determine the clothing retrieval status based on the opening / closing status and weight information; the clothing retrieval status includes whether the clothing in the clothing bin has been removed or not.

[0036] The output module is used to determine whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt message based on the clothing retrieval status.

[0037] Thirdly, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored, wherein when the computer program is processed by a processor, it implements the steps of the first aspect and any possible implementation method of the first aspect.

[0038] The aforementioned method, device, and computer-readable storage medium for reminding users to retrieve clothes are used by a smart washing machine to obtain the opening / closing status of the door and the weight information inside the laundry tub after the washing program is completed; determine the clothes retrieval status based on the opening / closing status and weight information; the clothes retrieval status includes whether the clothes in the laundry tub have been removed or not; and determine whether to output a clothes retrieval reminder message based on the clothes retrieval status. It is evident that using the reminder method of this application, the washing machine can remain in standby mode for an extended period after the washing completion notification sound stops. When the washing machine door is closed and the weight information inside the laundry tub exceeds a certain preset weight value, it can be determined that the clothes have not been removed, thus sending a clothes retrieval reminder message to the user's mobile phone to remind the user to retrieve the clothes in time. This avoids the problem of clothes remaining in the washing machine for an extended period after the washing completion notification sound stops, leading to odors, discoloration, and wrinkles. Therefore, using the clothes retrieval reminder method of this application can effectively remind users to retrieve their clothes in time, avoiding problems such as musty smells, discoloration, and wrinkles caused by clothes not being retrieved in time. Attached Figure Description

[0039] Figure 1This application provides an illustration of the legal environment for providing clothing retrieval reminders in this embodiment.

[0040] Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating the garment retrieval reminder method provided in this application embodiment;

[0041] Figure 3 This is another flowchart illustrating the clothing retrieval reminder method provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0042] Figure 4 This is another flowchart illustrating the clothing retrieval reminder method provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0043] Figure 5 This is another schematic flowchart of the clothing retrieval reminder method provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0044] Figure 6 This is another flowchart illustrating the clothing retrieval reminder method provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0045] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment retrieval reminder device provided in the embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0046] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0047] The garment retrieval reminder method provided in this application can be applied to, for example... Figure 1 The application environment shown. (Reference) Figure 1 The application environment includes a clothing processing device 10 and a user terminal 20. The clothing processing device 10 can communicate with the user terminal 20. It should be noted that the clothing processing device 10 and the user terminal 20 can communicate via wired or wireless means. The clothing processing device 10 can process the clothing and send the processing results to the user terminal 20. For example, the clothing processing device 10 may be a washing machine or a dryer, wherein the washing machine can be a front-loading washing machine or a top-loading washing machine. The user terminal 20 may be a mobile phone, a television, or a refrigerator display screen.

[0048] Currently, washing machines play a beep to indicate the end of the wash cycle. They then standby for one minute before automatically shutting off. This method is ineffective in reminding users to remove their clothes promptly. Users cannot hear the completion beep when they are not near the washing machine. Furthermore, clothes that are not fully dry and left in the damp, enclosed environment of the washing machine for extended periods can develop musty smells, discoloration, and wrinkles. Clearly, current washing machines do not effectively remind users to remove clothes from the drum in a timely manner.

[0049] Based on this, this application provides a method for reminding users to retrieve their clothes, which can effectively remind users to retrieve their clothes in a timely manner. Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the garment retrieval reminder method provided in the embodiments of this application, which can be applied to, for example... Figure 1 The clothing handling device 10 in the system shown can be, for example, a smart washing machine. Figure 2 As shown, the method includes the following steps:

[0050] Step 201: After the smart washing machine finishes the washing program, it obtains the opening and closing status of the door and the weight information of the clothes in the drum.

[0051] In this embodiment of the application, after the washing machine finishes the washing program, in order to remind the user to pick up the clothes in time, it can first detect some information to determine whether the clothes have been taken out, so as to determine whether to trigger the clothes pick-up reminder based on whether the clothes have been taken out.

[0052] For example, a smart washing machine can obtain the opening and closing status of the door and the weight information inside the clothes drum, so as to determine whether the clothes have been taken out based on the opening and closing status and the weight information.

[0053] The door's open / closed state indicates whether the smart washing machine's door is open. For example, the door can be either open or closed. The weight information inside the laundry tub indicates the weight contained within the tub; for example, it could be the weight of clothes that have been washed but not yet removed.

[0054] One possible implementation is that after the smart washing machine finishes washing the clothes, it can automatically play a washing completion prompt sound. When the washing completion prompt sound ends, it can be assumed that the smart washing machine has completed the washing program. That is, when the washing completion prompt sound ends, the smart washing machine can determine that the door is closed and also determine the weight of the clothes in the tub. Step 202: Determine the clothes removal status based on the opening / closing status and weight information; the clothes removal status includes whether the clothes in the tub have been removed or not.

[0055] In this embodiment, the smart washing machine obtains the opening and closing status of the door and the weight information inside the clothes drum, and can determine whether the clothes have been taken out or not based on the opening and closing status and the weight information.

[0056] For example, the open / closed state indicates that the door is actively opened by the user or is in a closed state, the weight information indicates the weight contained in the clothes bin, and the clothes retrieval state indicates that the clothes have been taken out or the clothes have not been taken out.

[0057] In practice, if the open / closed state indicates that the door of the smart washing machine is open, it means that the door of the smart washing machine has been opened by the user, but the clothes in the clothes drum may not have been taken out. Therefore, the weight currently contained in the clothes drum can also be used to determine whether the clothes have been taken out.

[0058] If the open / closed state indicates that the door of the smart washing machine is closed, it means that the door of the smart washing machine has not been opened by the user. This may be because the user closed the door after taking out the clothes, or because the door has never been opened. Therefore, when the door of the smart washing machine is closed, there may be clothes that have been taken out, or there may still be clothes left after taking them out. In this embodiment of the application, the weight currently contained in the clothes drum can also be used to determine whether the clothes have been taken out.

[0059] Step 203: Based on the clothing retrieval status, determine whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt message.

[0060] In this embodiment, after the smart washing machine obtains the status of the clothes, it can determine whether to output a clothes retrieval prompt message to the user terminal 20 based on the clothes retrieval status.

[0061] For example, the "clothes retrieval status" indicates whether the clothes have been retrieved or not. The "clothes retrieval prompt information" is used to remind the user to retrieve the washed clothes in a timely manner.

[0062] In practice, if the clothing status indicates that the clothes in the clothing bin have been removed, the clothing handling device 10 does not need to output a clothing removal prompt to the user terminal 20. If the clothing status indicates that the clothes in the clothing bin have not been removed, the clothing handling device 10 needs to output a clothing removal prompt to the user terminal 20.

[0063] One possible implementation is that when the smart washing machine determines, based on the door's open / closed state and the weight of the laundry drum, that the user has not promptly removed the washed clothes, it can send a clothing removal prompt to the user terminal 20. This prompt can be displayed on the user terminal 20's interface. For example, the prompt can be displayed on a mobile phone screen, a television screen, or a refrigerator screen. This embodiment of the application does not impose any limitations on the specific clothing removal prompt.

[0064] In the aforementioned method for reminding users to retrieve clothes, the washing machine obtains the opening / closing status of the door and the weight information of the clothes in the drum; it determines the retrieval status based on the opening / closing status and weight information; the retrieval status includes whether the clothes in the drum have been removed or not; and based on the retrieval status, it determines whether to output a retrieval reminder message. It is evident that by employing the retrieval reminder method of this application, the washing machine can remain in standby mode for an extended period after the washing completion notification sound stops. When the washing machine door is closed and the weight information of the clothes in the drum is obtained, it can be determined whether the clothes have been removed. If the clothes have not been removed, a message can be sent to the user terminal 20 to remind the user to retrieve the clothes promptly. This avoids the problem of clothes remaining in the washing machine for an extended period after washing, leading to odors, discoloration, and wrinkles. Therefore, this method effectively reminds users to retrieve their clothes promptly, preventing problems such as musty smells, discoloration, and wrinkles caused by clothes not being removed in time.

[0065] The embodiments described above introduce a technical solution for determining whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt message to the user based on the clothing retrieval status after washing. In another embodiment of this application, the determination of whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt message can be based on the clothing retrieval status, the clothing retrieval waiting time, and the historical number of prompts.

[0066] For example, the aforementioned method of determining whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt based on the clothing retrieval status includes:

[0067] The decision to output a clothing retrieval prompt message is based on the clothing retrieval status, clothing retrieval waiting time, and the number of historical prompts (hereinafter referred to as step S1). The clothing retrieval waiting time is the time interval between the end time of the last clothing retrieval prompt message and the current time. The number of historical prompts is the total number of clothing retrieval prompt messages output after the completion of the washing program.

[0068] In this embodiment, the smart washing machine can obtain the clothing retrieval status to determine whether the clothing has been retrieved or not. When the clothing has not been retrieved, the smart washing machine can sound a retrieval prompt sound to remind the user to retrieve the clothing in time, based on the waiting time. When the user hears the retrieval prompt sound and the smart washing machine determines that the user has not yet retrieved the clothing, it can combine the historical prompt count with the total number of retrieval prompt messages output by the smart washing machine to the user terminal 20 after the washing program is completed to determine whether the user retrieved the clothing in time after each retrieval prompt message is output.

[0069] In practice, a timer is started each time a clothing retrieval reminder is sent. When step S1 is executed, the timer value is obtained and used as the time interval between the end time of the previous clothing retrieval reminder and the current time, which is the aforementioned clothing retrieval waiting time. The historical reminder count can be the total number of times the user is reminded to retrieve clothing after the above clothing retrieval procedure has been completed. For example, it can be the total number of times the clothing handling device 10 sends clothing retrieval reminder messages to the user terminal 20 after the washing machine finishes its finishing chime.

[0070] The above-mentioned method for reminding users to retrieve clothes allows the smart washing machine to determine whether the user has retrieved the clothes after the washing completion notification sound has ended, based on the waiting time and the number of previous notifications. When the smart washing machine detects that the user has not yet retrieved the clothes, it can output a retrieval reminder message to the user terminal 20 to remind the user to retrieve the clothes in time.

[0071] The embodiments described above introduce a technical solution for determining whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt based on the clothing retrieval status, the clothing retrieval waiting time, and the number of historical prompts. In another embodiment of this application, determining whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt can be based on the clothing retrieval status, a preset duration of the clothing retrieval waiting time, and a preset number of historical prompts. For example, the aforementioned method of determining whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt based on the clothing retrieval status, the clothing retrieval waiting time, and the number of historical prompts includes:

[0072] If the clothing retrieval status is that the clothing in the clothing bin has not been retrieved, the retrieval waiting time exceeds the preset time, and the number of historical prompts has not exceeded the preset number, then a clothing retrieval prompt message will be output.

[0073] Specifically, the preset duration represents the maximum factory-set waiting time for garment retrieval. For example, the preset duration can be 60 minutes or 120 minutes. This embodiment of the application does not impose any limitation on the preset duration. The preset number of times represents the maximum factory-set number of times the garment retrieval reminder message will be displayed. For example, the preset number of times can be 5 or 10. This embodiment of the application does not impose any limitation on the preset number of times.

[0074] One possible implementation is to preset the duration to 60 minutes and the number of cycles to 10. When the clothes in the laundry tub are not removed, a timer can be started after the washing program is completed. When the timer reaches 61 minutes, exceeding the preset duration of 60 minutes and the preset number of cycles to 10, the first clothes removal prompt message is sent. If the preset number of cycles to 10 is not exceeded, a clothes removal prompt message can be sent to the user terminal 20.

[0075] The above-mentioned clothing retrieval reminder method can output a clothing retrieval reminder message to the user terminal 20 within the preset number of reminders if the clothing has been placed in the clothing bin for a longer period than the preset time and the number of times the clothing retrieval reminder sound has been given. This reminds the user to retrieve the clothing in a timely manner.

[0076] The embodiments described above introduce a technical solution for outputting a clothing retrieval prompt message to the user terminal 20 when the clothing retrieval status, the clothing retrieval waiting time exceeds a preset time, and the number of historical prompts does not exceed a preset number. In another embodiment of this application, it is possible to determine whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt message based on the clothing retrieval status, the clothing retrieval waiting time exceeding a preset time, and the number of historical prompts exceeding a preset number. For example, the aforementioned method of determining whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt message based on the clothing retrieval status, the clothing retrieval waiting time, and the number of historical prompts includes:

[0077] If the clothes retrieval status is that the clothes in the clothes bin have not been removed, the retrieval waiting time exceeds the preset time, and the number of historical prompts exceeds the preset number, a rewash prompt message will be output after receiving the power-on command again.

[0078] Specifically, the preset duration represents the maximum factory-set waiting time for clothing retrieval. For example, the preset duration could be 60 minutes or 120 minutes. This embodiment does not impose any limitation on the preset duration. The preset number of times represents the number of times the clothing retrieval reminder message is sent, as set by the factory. For example, the preset number of times could be 5 or 10. This embodiment does not impose any limitation on the preset number of times.

[0079] One possible implementation is a preset duration of 60 minutes and a preset number of cycles of 10. If clothes are not removed from the washing machine, a timer starts after the 10th reminder message. When the timer reaches 62 minutes, exceeding the preset duration of 60 minutes, the 11th reminder message is prepared. Since the number of cycles exceeds the preset 10, the smart washing machine automatically shuts off after setting a re-wash message upon the next startup. When the smart washing machine is restarted, a re-wash reminder message is displayed on the screen.

[0080] The above-described garment retrieval reminder method, when the user has not retrieved the garments after the previous reminder message, and considering that the garments have been in the drum for a preset time and the number of previous reminders has exceeded a preset limit, can be pre-set to automatically shut off the washing machine after prompting for a re-wash upon the next startup. When the washing machine is restarted, a re-wash reminder message can be displayed on the washing machine's screen to remind the user to perform a new wash.

[0081] The embodiments described above introduce a technical solution that presets a rewash reminder message upon the next startup based on the garment retrieval status, the garment retrieval waiting time exceeding a preset time, and the historical reminder count exceeding a preset number. In another embodiment of this application, the garment handling device 10 can play a garment retrieval reminder voice message or send a garment retrieval reminder message to the user terminal 20 to remind the user to retrieve their garments promptly. For example, the output garment retrieval reminder information mentioned above includes:

[0082] Play a voice prompt to retrieve clothes, which includes a retrieval prompt message; or send a retrieval prompt message to the user terminal associated with the smart washing machine, which includes a retrieval prompt message.

[0083] Specifically, the voice prompt for retrieving clothes is used to remind the user to retrieve their clothes in a timely manner. For example, the voice prompt could be, "Your clothes are ready to wash, please retrieve them promptly." This embodiment of the application does not impose limitations on the aforementioned voice prompts. A message prompting the user to retrieve clothes is also used to remind them to retrieve their clothes in a timely manner. For example, the message prompt could be, "Your washing machine has completed its washing task, consuming 3.5 kWh of electricity and 1 liter of water." This embodiment of the application does not impose limitations on the aforementioned message prompts.

[0084] One possible implementation is to send a text message to the user's mobile phone when the clothes in the washing machine are not removed. The message could read, "Your washing machine has completed the washing task. It consumed 3.5 kWh of electricity and 1 liter of water."

[0085] The above-mentioned clothing retrieval reminder method can output a voice message or text message to the user terminal 20 when the clothes in the clothing bin have not been retrieved, reminding the user to retrieve the clothes in time.

[0086] The embodiments described above introduce a technical solution whereby the smart washing machine can play a voice prompt to retrieve clothes or send a message to the user terminal 20 when it detects that the user has not removed the clothes. In another embodiment of this application, the clothes can be shaken apart even if the user has not removed them.

[0087] For example, the aforementioned method of determining whether to perform a shaking procedure on clothing based on its condition upon retrieval includes:

[0088] If the clothes in the clothes drum are not removed, the clothes shaking program is executed; the clothes shaking program is used to support the washing machine to shake the clothes in the clothes drum.

[0089] Specifically, the shaking program is used to characterize the way a smart washing machine shakes and disperses the clothes inside the washing drum.

[0090] One possible implementation is to shake the clothes inside the smart washing machine when the user has not removed them.

[0091] The embodiments described above introduce a technical solution for shaking and dispersing clothing even when the user has not removed it. In another embodiment of this application, the clothing can be ventilated based on the removal status. For example, determining whether to perform a ventilation procedure on the clothing based on the removal status, as mentioned above, includes:

[0092] If the clothes in the clothes drum are not removed, the clothes drum ventilation program will be executed; the clothes drum ventilation program supports smart washing machines to ventilate the clothes drum.

[0093] Specifically, ventilation treatment is used to characterize the ventilation treatment that a smart washing machine performs on the clothes inside the washing drum.

[0094] One possible implementation is to ventilate the clothes inside the smart washing machine when the user has not removed them.

[0095] The embodiments described above introduce a technical solution for ventilating clothes when they are not removed from the laundry bin, thus preventing odors and mold. In another embodiment of this application, the output of a clothing retrieval prompt message can be determined based on whether the clothes have been removed. For example, the specific implementation of "determining whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt message based on the clothing retrieval status" mentioned above includes... Figure 3 Steps:

[0096] Step 301: If the clothing retrieval status is that the clothing in the clothing bin has been taken out, then the clothing retrieval prompt message should not be output.

[0097] Specifically, the clothing retrieval status indicates whether the clothing has been retrieved or not. Retrieval prompts remind users to retrieve their clothing promptly.

[0098] One possible implementation is that when clothes are taken out of the laundry bin, there is no need to output a prompt message to remind the user to take out the clothes in time.

[0099] Step 302: If the clothing retrieval status is that the clothing in the clothing bin has not been retrieved, output a clothing retrieval prompt message.

[0100] Specifically, the clothing retrieval status indicates whether the clothing has been retrieved or not. Retrieval prompts remind users to retrieve their clothing promptly.

[0101] One possible implementation is to output a prompt message to remind the user to retrieve the clothes when they are not taken out of the clothes bin.

[0102] The above-mentioned clothing retrieval reminder method can determine whether to output a clothing retrieval reminder message based on whether the clothing has been retrieved.

[0103] The embodiments described above introduce a technical solution that does not output a clothing retrieval prompt when clothing is removed, but outputs a clothing retrieval prompt when clothing is not removed. In another embodiment of this application, whether clothing has been removed can be determined based on whether the door is open and the weight inside the clothing bin. For example, the specific implementation of "determining the clothing retrieval status based on the opening / closing state and weight information" mentioned above includes... Figure 4 Steps:

[0104] Step 401: If the opening / closing state is closed and the weight information exceeds the preset weight value, then the clothing retrieval state is determined to be that the clothing in the clothing bin has not been retrieved.

[0105] Specifically, the open / closed state indicates whether the washing machine door is open or closed. Weight information indicates the weight inside the clothes drum. A preset weight value indicates the maximum weight inside the clothes drum. For example, the preset weight value could be 0.5 kg or 1 kg. This embodiment of the application does not impose any limitations on the preset weight value.

[0106] One possible implementation is to determine when the clothes in the washing machine drum are removed when the washing machine door is closed and the weight inside the drum exceeds 0.5 kg.

[0107] Step 402: If the opening / closing state is open and the weight information is not exceeding the preset weight value, then the clothing retrieval state is determined to be that the clothing in the clothing bucket has been taken out.

[0108] Specifically, the open / closed state is used to ensure whether the washing machine door is open or closed. Weight information is used to characterize the weight inside the clothes drum. A preset weight value is used to characterize the maximum weight inside the clothes drum. For example, the preset weight value can be 0.5 kg or 1 kg. This embodiment of the application does not impose any limitations on the preset weight value.

[0109] One possible implementation is to determine that the clothes in the washing machine drum have been removed when the washing machine door is open and the weight inside the drum does not exceed 0.5kg.

[0110] The above-mentioned clothes removal reminder method can determine that the clothes in the washing machine drum have been removed if the washing machine door is open and the weight in the drum does not exceed the preset weight value.

[0111] The embodiments described above introduce a technical solution for determining whether clothes have been removed from the clothes tub based on the opening / closing status of the door and the weight information inside the tub. In another embodiment of this application, it is possible to determine whether clothes have been removed based on the opening / closing status of the door, the weight information inside the tub, and the humidity of the tub. For example, the aforementioned method of determining the removal status based on the opening / closing status and weight information includes:

[0112] The clothing retrieval status is determined based on the opening / closing status, weight information, and humidity of the clothing bin.

[0113] Specifically, the open / closed state indicates whether the washing machine door is open or closed. Weight information indicates the weight inside the clothes drum. For example, the weight inside the clothes drum can be 0.3 kg or 0.5 kg. This embodiment of the application does not limit the weight inside the clothes drum. The humidity of the clothes drum indicates the degree of dampness of the clothes inside. For example, the humidity of the clothes drum can be 0% or 5%. This embodiment of the application does not limit the humidity of the clothes drum. The clothes removal state indicates whether the clothes have been removed or not.

[0114] One possible implementation is that when the washing machine door is closed, the weight inside the clothes drum is 0.3 kg, and the humidity of the clothes drum is 5%, it can be determined that the clothes have not been removed.

[0115] The above-mentioned method for reminding users to retrieve clothes indicates that the retrieval status can be determined based on the opening and closing of the door, the weight inside the clothes bin, and the humidity of the clothes bin.

[0116] The embodiments described above introduce a technical solution for determining the clothes removal status based on the opening / closing state of the washing machine door, the weight inside the clothes tub, and the humidity of the clothes tub. In another embodiment of this application, it is possible to determine whether clothes have been removed or not based on the opening / closing state of the washing machine door, whether the weight of the clothes tub exceeds a preset weight value, and whether the humidity of the clothes tub exceeds a preset humidity value. For example, the specific implementation of "determining the clothes removal status based on the opening / closing state, weight information, and humidity of the clothes tub" mentioned above includes... Figure 5 Steps:

[0117] Step 501: If the opening / closing state is not closed, the weight information exceeds the preset weight value, and the humidity of the clothes bin exceeds the preset humidity value, then it is determined that the clothes in the clothes bin have not been taken out.

[0118] Specifically, the preset weight value is used to characterize the maximum weight value inside the clothes drum. For example, the preset weight value can be 0.6 kg or 0.9 kg. This embodiment of the application does not limit the preset weight value. The preset humidity value is used to characterize the maximum humidity level of the clothes drum. For example, the preset humidity value can be 1% or 4%. This embodiment of the application does not limit the preset humidity value.

[0119] One possible implementation is to determine that the clothes in the washing machine drum have not been removed when the washing machine door is closed, the weight inside the drum exceeds 0.6 kg, and the humidity level of the drum exceeds 4%.

[0120] Step 502: If the opening / closing state is open, the weight information does not exceed the preset weight value, and the humidity in the clothes bin does not exceed the preset humidity value, then the clothes in the clothes bin are removed.

[0121] Specifically, the preset weight value is used to characterize the maximum weight value inside the clothes drum. For example, the preset weight value can be 0.6 kg or 0.9 kg. This embodiment of the application does not limit the preset weight value. The preset humidity value is used to characterize the maximum humidity level of the clothes drum. For example, the preset humidity value can be 1% or 4%. This embodiment of the application does not limit the preset humidity value.

[0122] One possible implementation is to determine that the clothes in the washing machine drum have been removed when the washing machine door is open, the weight inside the drum does not exceed 0.6 kg, and the humidity level of the drum does not exceed 4%.

[0123] The above-mentioned clothes retrieval reminder method can determine the clothes retrieval status based on the opening and closing status of the washing machine door, the preset weight value, and the preset humidity value.

[0124] The embodiments described above introduce a technical solution that can determine the clothes retrieval status based on the opening and closing status of the washing machine door, a preset weight value, and a preset humidity value. This can remind users to retrieve their clothes in a timely manner, avoiding the problem of clothes remaining in the washing machine for an extended period after the washing completion notification has stopped, leading to issues such as odors, discoloration, and wrinkles. Therefore, the clothes retrieval reminder method of this application can effectively remind users to retrieve their clothes in a timely manner.

[0125] This application also provides a possible implementation, such as... Figure 6 As shown, starting from step P1, in step P2, "washing is finished, electromagnetic door lock is closed" (i.e., "washing program completed" as described above in the embodiments of this application). Step P2 indicates that after washing is finished, step P3 is entered.

[0126] In step P3, "the washing machine has been in standby mode for a duration T longer than X, so the shaking procedure is executed" (T is the "waiting time for retrieving clothes" mentioned earlier in the embodiments of this application, and X is the "preset time" mentioned earlier in the embodiments of this application). Step P3 indicates that after washing, the washing machine remains in standby mode for a duration T, waiting for the user to retrieve the clothes. If T is greater than X, the shaking procedure (i.e., the "shaking process" mentioned earlier in the embodiments of this application) is executed, and then the process proceeds to step P4.

[0127] In step P4, "the number of prompts is N, which is set to 0 (N is the "historical prompt count" mentioned earlier in the embodiments of this application)". Step P4 indicates that after the jittering procedure is completed, the process proceeds to step P5.

[0128] The "beep sound" in step P5 indicates that after the shaking program is completed, the washing machine will sound a beep and then proceed to step P6.

[0129] In step P6, "the prompt tone ends and the time T is reset to zero" indicates that the washing machine starts timing from the moment the washing cycle ends, and the recorded standby time T is reset to zero after the prompt tone ends, and then proceeds to step P7.

[0130] In step P7, "has a fresh air function (i.e., "using a ventilation program for ventilation treatment" as described above in the embodiments of this application)". Step P6 indicates that after the washing machine maintains a standby time T and then resets it to zero, it proceeds to step P7, "determines whether the washing machine has a fresh air function". In the first case, if it has a fresh air function, it proceeds to step P8, "determines whether the fresh air function is turned on". If yes, it proceeds to step P9, "turns on the fresh air function"; if no, it proceeds to step P10, "time T starts timing". In the second case, if it does not have a fresh air function, it directly proceeds to P10, "time T starts timing". Step P10 indicates that time T starts timing from 0, and simultaneously proceeds to step P11.

[0131] Step P11 determines whether the user has unlocked the door. In the first case, if the user has unlocked the door, proceed to step P17 to determine whether the user has actively turned off the machine. If the user has actively turned off the machine, proceed to step P23 to end. If the user has not actively turned off the machine, proceed to step P18 when "time T reaches X". When T = X, proceed to step P20 to determine whether the clothes have been removed. If the clothes have been removed, proceed to step P22 when "the washing machine ends standby mode", and finally proceed to step P23 to end. If the clothes have not been removed, proceed to step P13 to determine whether "the number of prompts N (i.e., the historical number of prompts mentioned earlier in this application embodiment) is greater than Y (i.e., the preset number mentioned earlier in this application embodiment)". If N > Y (i.e., the historical number of prompts in this application is greater than the preset number) is true, proceed to step P21 when the washing machine is turned on again, reminding the user that "the clothes have been stored for a long time, please wash them again". After this is completed, proceed to step P22 when "the washing machine ends standby mode", and finally proceed to step P23 to end. If N < Y, proceed to step P15 to determine whether the washing machine is connected to the home gateway. If yes, proceed to step P16 to send the message to other home devices, such as mobile phones and televisions (i.e., the "clothes retrieval prompt information" mentioned earlier in the embodiments of this application). This is the first time the message is sent. If no, proceed to step P5 to hear the prompt sound. This is the second time the prompt sound has been heard.

[0132] In the second scenario, if the user does not unlock the door, proceed to step P12 to determine whether "T is greater than X".

[0133] If T > X (i.e., the waiting time for retrieving clothes as described above in this application embodiment is greater than the preset time), then proceed to step P13 to determine whether "the number of prompts N (i.e., the historical number of prompts as described above in this application embodiment) is greater than Y (i.e., the preset number of prompts as described above in this application embodiment)". If N > Y (i.e., the historical number of prompts in this application is greater than the preset number) is true, proceed to step P21 to turn on the washing machine again and remind the user "the clothes have been stored for a long time, please wash them again". After execution, proceed to step P22 "the washing machine ends standby mode" and finally proceed to step P23 to end. If N < Y, then proceed to step P15 to determine whether "the washing machine is connected to the home gateway". If yes, proceed to step P16 "send to other home devices, such as mobile phones and TVs (i.e., the "clothes retrieval prompt information" as described above in this application embodiment)", this is the first time it is sent; if no, proceed to step P5 "the prompt sound is heard", this is the second time the prompt sound is heard.

[0134] If T < X, then execute step P14 "Run for 1 minute for time T". After executing step P14, proceed to step P11 to determine "Whether the user has unlocked the door". Continue until N > Y in step P13 (i.e., the number of historical prompts in this application is greater than the preset number) is met, then proceed to step P21 to turn on the washing machine again and remind the user "The clothes have been stored for a long time, please wash them again". After this, proceed to step P22 "The washing machine ends standby mode", and finally proceed to step P23 to end.

[0135] The above Figure 6 In the flowchart, two loops are executed. In the first loop, when it is detected that the user has not unlocked the door in step P11, the process proceeds to step P12 to determine whether "T (i.e., the waiting time for retrieving clothes as described above in this application embodiment) is greater than X (i.e., the preset time as described above in this application embodiment)". If T > X (i.e., the waiting time for retrieving clothes as described above in this application embodiment is greater than the preset time), the process proceeds to step P13 to determine whether "N (i.e., the number of historical prompts as described above in this application embodiment) is greater than Y (i.e., the preset number as described above in this application embodiment)". If N < Y (i.e., the number of historical prompts as described above in this application embodiment is less than the preset number), the process proceeds to step 15 to determine whether to sound a prompt or send a reminder to the device to remind the user to retrieve their clothes in time.

[0136] In the second loop, when it is detected that "the user has not manually turned off the device" in step P17, the process proceeds to step P18 "time T runs to X". When T = X (i.e., the waiting time mentioned above in the embodiments of this application is equal to the preset time), the process proceeds to step P19 "runs the weighing program to determine whether the clothes have been taken out", and then proceeds to step P20 to determine "whether the clothes have been taken out". If the clothes have not been taken out, the process proceeds to step P13 to determine "whether N is greater than Y". If N < Y (i.e., the number of historical prompts mentioned above in the embodiments of this application is less than the preset number), the process proceeds to step 15 to determine whether to sound a prompt or send a reminder to the device to remind the user to take out the clothes in time.

[0137] The above two loops are executed until step P13 "N>Y (i.e., the number of historical prompts mentioned earlier in the embodiments of this application is greater than the preset number)" is met, which means the maximum number of prompts has been reached. Then, step P21 is entered, where the washing machine is turned on again, reminding "The clothes have been stored for a long time, please wash them again". After this is completed, step P22 "The washing machine ends standby mode" is entered, and finally step P23 is entered to end the process.

[0138] It should be noted that the above method for reminding users to retrieve their clothes also applies to dryers.

[0139] One possible implementation is that after the dryer finishes drying and plays a finishing tone, the dryer can obtain information such as whether the door is open or not, and also the weight of the clothes in the clothes drum.

[0140] One possible implementation is that when the dryer obtains the information that the door is not closed and the specific weight of the clothes in the clothes drum, it can determine whether the clothes have been removed based on the information that the door is closed and the specific weight of the clothes drum.

[0141] One possible implementation is that when the dryer determines that the clothes have not been removed, it can send a message to the user terminal 20 to remind the user to remove the clothes from the dryer in time.

[0142] In one embodiment, such as Figure 7 As shown, a garment retrieval reminder device is provided, comprising: an acquisition module 701, a determination module 702, and an output module 703. Wherein:

[0143] The acquisition module 701 is used to acquire the opening and closing status of the door and the weight information of the clothes drum after the smart washing machine finishes the washing program.

[0144] The determination module 702 is used to determine the clothing retrieval status based on the opening / closing status and weight information; the clothing retrieval status includes whether the clothing in the clothing bin has been retrieved or the clothing in the clothing bin has not been retrieved.

[0145] The output module 703 is used to determine whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt message based on the clothing retrieval status.

[0146] In one embodiment, the output module 703 is used to determine whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt message based on the clothing retrieval status, the clothing retrieval waiting time, and the number of historical prompts; the clothing retrieval waiting time is the time interval between the end time of the last clothing retrieval prompt message and the current time, and the number of historical prompts is the total number of clothing retrieval prompt messages output after the completion of the washing program.

[0147] In one embodiment, if the clothing retrieval status is that the clothing in the clothing bin has not been retrieved, the retrieval waiting time exceeds a preset time, and the number of historical prompts has not exceeded a preset number, then a clothing retrieval prompt message is output.

[0148] In one embodiment, if the clothes in the clothes bin are not removed, the waiting time for clothes retrieval exceeds a preset time, and the number of historical prompts exceeds a preset number, a rewash prompt message is output after receiving the power-on command again.

[0149] In one embodiment, the device is used to play a clothing retrieval prompt voice message, which includes clothing retrieval prompt information; or, to send a clothing retrieval prompt message to a user terminal associated with the smart washing machine, which includes clothing retrieval prompt information.

[0150] In one embodiment, the determining module 702 is used to execute a clothes shaking procedure if the clothes in the clothes drum are not taken out in the clothes retrieval status; the clothes shaking procedure is used to support the smart washing machine to shake the clothes in the clothes drum.

[0151] In one embodiment, the determining module 702 is configured to execute a clothes tub ventilation program if the clothes in the clothes tub are not removed in the clothes retrieval status; the clothes tub ventilation program is used to support the smart washing machine to ventilate the clothes tub.

[0152] In one embodiment, the output module 703 is configured to prevent the output of a clothing retrieval prompt message if the clothing retrieval status indicates that the clothing in the clothing bin has been retrieved; and to output a clothing retrieval prompt message if the clothing retrieval status indicates that the clothing in the clothing bin has not been retrieved.

[0153] In one embodiment, the determining module 702 is configured to determine that the clothes in the clothes bin have not been taken out if the opening / closing state is closed and the weight information exceeds a preset weight value; and to determine that the clothes in the clothes bin have been taken out if the opening / closing state is open and the weight information does not exceed the preset weight value.

[0154] In one embodiment, the determining module 702 is used to determine the clothing retrieval status based on the opening / closing status, weight information, and humidity of the clothing bin.

[0155] In one embodiment, the determining module 702 is configured to determine that the clothes in the clothes bin have not been taken out if the opening / closing state is closed, the weight information exceeds a preset weight value, and the humidity of the clothes bin exceeds a preset humidity value; and to determine that the clothes in the clothes bin have been taken out if the opening / closing state is open, the weight information does not exceed a preset weight value, and the humidity of the clothes bin does not exceed a preset humidity value.

[0156] Specific limitations regarding the garment retrieval reminder device can be found in the limitations of the garment retrieval reminder method described above, and will not be repeated here. Each module of the aforementioned garment retrieval reminder device can be implemented entirely or partially through software, hardware, or a combination thereof. These modules can be embedded in the processor of the computer device in hardware form or independent of it, or stored in the memory of the computer device in software form, so that the processor can call and execute the corresponding operations of each module.

[0157] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The computer program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, it can include the processes of the embodiments of the methods described above. Any references to memory, storage, databases, or other media used in the embodiments provided in this application can include at least one of non-volatile and volatile memory. Non-volatile memory can include read-only memory (ROM), magnetic tape, floppy disk, flash memory, or optical storage, etc. Volatile memory can include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM can be in various forms, such as static random access memory (SRAM) or dynamic random access memory (DRAM), etc.

[0158] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0159] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method for reminding users to retrieve clothes, applied to a smart washing machine, characterized in that, The method includes: After completing the washing program, the smart washing machine obtains the opening and closing status of the door and the weight information of the clothes in the drum. The clothing retrieval status is determined based on the opening / closing state and the weight information. The clothing retrieval status includes whether the clothing in the clothing bin has been removed or not. Determining the clothing retrieval status based on the opening / closing state and the weight information includes: determining the clothing retrieval status based on the opening / closing state, the weight information, and the humidity of the clothing bin; further, determining the clothing retrieval status based on the opening / closing state, the weight information, and the humidity of the clothing bin includes: if the opening / closing state is closed, the weight information exceeds a preset weight value, and the humidity of the clothing bin exceeds a preset humidity value, then the clothing retrieval status is determined to be that the clothing in the clothing bin has not been removed; if the opening / closing state is open, the weight information does not exceed a preset weight value, and the humidity of the clothing bin does not exceed a preset humidity value, then the clothing retrieval status is determined to be that the clothing in the clothing bin has been removed. Based on the clothing retrieval status, it is determined whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt message. This determination includes: based on the clothing retrieval status, the clothing retrieval waiting time, and the number of historical prompts; furthermore, if the clothing retrieval status indicates that the clothing in the laundry tub has not been retrieved, the clothing retrieval waiting time exceeds a preset time, and the number of historical prompts does not exceed a preset number, then the clothing retrieval prompt message is output; the method also includes: if the clothing retrieval status indicates that the clothing in the laundry tub has not been retrieved, the clothing retrieval waiting time exceeds a preset time, and the number of historical prompts exceeds a preset number, then a re-wash prompt message is output after receiving a power-on command again, wherein the clothing retrieval waiting time is the time interval between the end time of the previous clothing retrieval prompt message and the current time, and the number of historical prompts is the total number of clothing retrieval prompt messages output after the completion of the washing program.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output of the clothing retrieval prompt information includes: Play a voice prompt to retrieve clothes, the voice prompt including the clothes retrieval prompt information; or, send a clothes retrieval prompt message to the user terminal associated with the smart washing machine, the clothes retrieval prompt message including the clothes retrieval prompt information.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the clothes removal status is that the clothes in the clothes drum have not been removed, the clothes shaking program is executed; the clothes shaking program is used to support the smart washing machine to shake the clothes in the clothes drum.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the clothes retrieval status is that the clothes in the clothes tub have not been removed, the clothes tub ventilation program is executed; the clothes tub ventilation program is used to support the smart washing machine to ventilate the clothes tub.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt message based on the clothing retrieval status includes: If the clothing retrieval status indicates that the clothing in the clothing bin has been removed, then the clothing retrieval prompt message shall be disabled. If the clothing retrieval status indicates that the clothing in the clothing bin has not been retrieved, then the clothing retrieval prompt message will be output.

6. A garment retrieval reminder device, characterized in that, The device includes: The acquisition module is used to acquire the opening and closing status of the door and the weight information of the clothes drum after the smart washing machine finishes the washing program. A determining module is used to determine the clothing retrieval status based on the opening / closing state and the weight information; the clothing retrieval status includes whether the clothing in the clothing bin has been removed or not. Determining the clothing retrieval status based on the opening / closing state and the weight information includes: determining the clothing retrieval status based on the opening / closing state, the weight information, and the humidity of the clothing bin; further, determining the clothing retrieval status based on the opening / closing state, the weight information, and the humidity of the clothing bin includes: if the opening / closing state is closed, the weight information exceeds a preset weight value, and the humidity of the clothing bin exceeds a preset humidity value, then the clothing retrieval status is determined to be that the clothing in the clothing bin has not been removed; if the opening / closing state is open, the weight information does not exceed a preset weight value, and the humidity of the clothing bin does not exceed a preset humidity value, then the clothing retrieval status is determined to be that the clothing in the clothing bin has been removed. An output module is used to determine whether to output a clothing retrieval prompt message based on the clothing retrieval status. This determination includes: considering the clothing retrieval status, the clothing retrieval waiting time, and the number of historical prompts; further, this includes: if the clothing retrieval status is that the clothes in the laundry tub have not been retrieved, the clothing retrieval waiting time exceeds a preset time, and the number of historical prompts does not exceed a preset number, then the clothing retrieval prompt message is output; if the clothing retrieval status is that the clothes in the laundry tub have not been retrieved, the clothing retrieval waiting time exceeds a preset time, and the number of historical prompts exceeds a preset number, then a re-wash prompt message is output after receiving a power-on command again. The clothing retrieval waiting time is the time interval between the end time of the previous clothing retrieval prompt message and the current time, and the number of historical prompts is the total number of clothing retrieval prompt messages output after the completion of the washing program.

7. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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