Method for controlling washing mode through display screen and washing machine

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the field of screen control of washing machines, and provides a method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen and a washing machine. The display screen can be set by touch control; the method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen comprises: dividing the display screen into n touch areas according to usage requirements, where n is a positive integer; selecting one or more of the n touch areas to set respective touch modes, wherein the touch mode includes the number of contacts and the touch position setting; and establishing a corresponding relationship between the set touch mode and the washing mode. The method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen can realize different washing modes by dividing the display screen into touch areas and setting different touch modes, thereby reducing the difficulty of screen operation control during washing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of screen control of washing machines, and in particular to a method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen and a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] Nowadays, home appliances are becoming more and more diverse and their functions are constantly expanding. Multifunctional home appliances tend to be intelligent. After the diverse types of home appliances enter the home, the use of home appliances controlled by display screens has become more and more complicated.

[0003] Among home appliances, washing machines have become a must-have for most families. The buttons on the display control panel of washing machines are becoming more and more complicated, and the corresponding washing modes are also increasing. Moreover, the functions are complicated, and the multi-layer menu operation is cumbersome and unintuitive. Each time you wash clothes, you need to set the corresponding parameters according to your own needs. This is not friendly to the elderly, children or people with visual impairments, and it is difficult to use.

[0004] Accordingly, the art needs a new method for controlling the washing mode through a display screen to solve the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not an extensive review, nor is it intended to identify key / critical elements or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the present invention proposes a method and a washing machine for controlling a washing mode through a display screen, which can divide the display screen into touch areas and achieve different washing modes by setting different touch modes, thereby reducing the difficulty of screen operation control during washing.

[0007] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen, wherein the display screen can be set through touch; the method comprises: dividing the display screen into n touch areas according to usage requirements, where n is a positive integer; selecting one or more of the n touch areas to set respective touch modes, wherein the touch mode includes the number of contact points; and establishing a corresponding relationship between the set touch mode and the washing mode.

[0008] In the preferred technical solution of the method for controlling the washing mode through a display screen, the display screen includes an idle area and an operation area, and the method includes: when n=1, selecting the idle area and / or the operation area as the touch area; wherein the idle area is a single-point touch area, and in the single-point touch area, the touch mode adopts a single-area single-point touch mode; the operation area is a multi-point touch area, and in the multi-point touch area, the touch mode adopts a single-area multi-point touch mode.

[0009] In the preferred technical solution of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen, when the idle area is selected, the operation area is set as a disabled area to prevent accidental touch.

[0010] In the preferred technical solution of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen, the display screen includes an idle area and an operation area, and the method includes: when n>=2, selecting the operation area as the touch area, dividing the operation area into n touch areas, and setting the touch mode for the nth touch area, wherein the operation area is a multi-touch area, and the touch mode adopts any one of the multi-touch mode of the nth touch area and the multi-area single-point touch mode.

[0011] In the preferred technical solution of the method for controlling the washing mode through a display screen, when n>2, the multi-area single-point touch mode is a single-point touch mode of at least 2 areas; or when n=2, the operation area is divided into a first touch area and a second touch area, and the selection of one or more of the n touch areas to set their respective touch modes includes: setting the touch mode for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen, the touch mode is set for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area, including: performing a first touch setting to determine whether to adopt a single-area single-point touch mode; when the single-area single-point touch mode is not adopted, selecting the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area to set the corresponding first touch area multi-point touch mode, second touch area multi-point touch mode, and multi-area single-point touch mode; and confirming again after completing the setting to form the first touch mode.

[0013] In the preferred technical solution of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen, when it is determined that the single-area single-point touch mode is adopted, a prompt is given that the operation is incorrect and the judgment step is performed again.

[0014] In the preferred technical solution of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen, the touch mode is set for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area, and also includes: performing a second touch setting to determine whether to adopt the single-area single-point touch mode; when the single-area single-point touch mode is not adopted, selecting the first touch area, the second touch area, and the other of the first touch area and the second touch area to set the corresponding first touch area multi-point touch mode, the second touch area multi-point touch mode, and the other of the multi-area single-point touch mode; and confirming again after completing the setting to form the second touch mode.

[0015] In the preferred technical solution of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen, when it is determined that the single-area single-point touch mode is adopted, a prompt is given that the operation is incorrect and the judgment step is performed again.

[0016] In the preferred technical solution of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen, the touch mode is set for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area, and also includes: performing a third touch setting to determine whether to adopt the single-area single-point touch mode; when the single-area single-point touch mode is not adopted, selecting the first touch area, the second touch area, and the remaining one of the first touch area and the second touch area to set the corresponding first touch area multi-point touch mode, the second touch area multi-point touch mode, and the remaining one of the multi-area single-point touch mode; and confirming again after completing the setting to form the third touch mode.

[0017] In the preferred technical solution of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen, when it is determined that the single-area single-point touch mode is adopted, a prompt is given that the operation is incorrect and the judgment step is performed again.

[0018] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen, wherein the display screen can be set through touch; the method comprises: in a shortcut setting interface, dividing the display screen into n touch areas, where n is a positive integer; in a screen division setting interface, selecting one or more of the n touch areas to set respective touch modes, wherein the touch mode includes a contact point number setting; in a preset washing mode setting interface, establishing a correspondence between the set touch mode and the washing mode.

[0019] In the preferred technical solution of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen, the display screen includes an idle area and an operation area, and the method includes: in the screen division setting interface, selecting the idle area as the single-point touch area; or selecting the operation area as the multi-point touch area; or selecting the idle area and the operation area as a whole as the multi-point touch area; wherein, in the single-point touch area, the touch method adopts a single-area single-point touch method; in the multi-point touch area, the touch method adopts a single-area multi-point touch method.

[0020] In the preferred technical solution of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen, the display screen includes an idle area and an operation area, and the method includes: in the screen division setting interface, dividing the operation area into n touch areas, and setting the touch mode for the nth touch area, wherein the operation area is a multi-touch area, and the touch mode adopts any one of the first touch area multi-touch mode, the second touch area multi-touch mode and the multi-area single-touch mode.

[0021] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned method for controlling the washing mode through a display screen, the multi-area single-point touch mode is set to set the single-point touch mode for at least two areas; or the operation area is divided into a first touch area and a second touch area, and the touch mode is set for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area.

[0022] In the preferred technical solution of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen, the touch mode is set for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area, including: in the first touch setting interface, the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area are set to a single-area single-point touch mode, and a prompt is given to reset the operation if it is incorrect; one of the first touch area multi-point touch mode, the second touch area multi-point touch mode, and the two-area single-point touch mode is set for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area; and confirming again after completing the setting to form the first touch mode.

[0023] In the preferred technical solution of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen, the touch mode is set for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area, and further includes: in the second touch setting interface, the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area are set to a single-area single-point touch mode, and a prompt is given to reset the operation if it is incorrect; the first touch area, the second touch area, and the other of the first touch area and the second touch area are set to the other of the first touch area multi-point touch mode, the second touch area multi-point touch mode, and the multi-area single-point touch mode; and confirming again after completing the setting to form the second touch mode.

[0024] In the preferred technical solution of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen, the touch mode is set for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area, and further includes: in the third touch setting interface, the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area are set to a single-area single-point touch mode, and a prompt is given to reset the operation if it is incorrect; the first touch area, the second touch area, and the remaining one of the first touch area and the second touch area are set to a first touch area multi-point touch mode, a second touch area multi-point touch mode, and a multi-area single-point touch mode; and confirming again after completing the setting to form a third touch mode.

[0025] In a third aspect, the present invention provides a washing machine, which is used to execute the aforementioned method of controlling a washing mode through a display screen.

[0026] The method of controlling the washing mode through the display screen of the present invention first divides the display screen into multiple touch areas according to the use requirements, and then a single area or multiple areas can be touched and set together, and then a corresponding relationship is established between the touch mode and the washing mode, so that the display screen can be set to the touch mode without operating the buttons on the display screen. Thereby, the washing operation is simplified to realize the quick control of the washing mode. The user only needs to touch the corresponding position after turning on the machine to enter the preset washing mode, without resetting the washing parameters, simplifying the washing steps, facilitating the user to use, and enhancing the user experience. It is particularly convenient for the elderly, children who do not know how to operate, and the visually impaired who are not easy to operate.

[0027] The touch screen is divided into multiple areas, and each area performs single-point or multi-point recognition to enter the corresponding washing program, reducing the difficulty of using the washing machine for the elderly or children. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings, which do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, and the drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and wherein:

[0029] Figure 1 A flow chart of an embodiment of a method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 A flow chart of another embodiment of the method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 A flow chart of another embodiment of the method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 A flowchart of an embodiment of performing the first touch setting of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 A flowchart of an embodiment of performing a second touch setting of a method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 A flowchart of an embodiment of performing the third touch setting of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the display screen area division of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of a first specific embodiment of the method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen of the present invention;

[0037] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of a second specific embodiment of the method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen of the present invention;

[0038] Fig.10 The flowchart is another embodiment of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments to them as needed to adapt to specific applications. For example, the washing device of the present invention can be either a washing machine or a device with a washing function. For another example, the auxiliary control system of the present invention can be applied to household appliances or to office equipment. Such changes in the application object do not deviate from the basic principles of the present invention and should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0040] It should be noted that, in the description of the preferred embodiment, the terms "up", "down", "left", "right", "inside", "horizontal", "vertical", "longitudinal" and the like indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. This is merely for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0041] In addition, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the term "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be directly connected, it can also be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances. Although the various steps of the auxiliary control method of the present invention are described in a specific order in this application, these orders are not restrictive. Without departing from the basic principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can perform the steps in different orders.

[0042] In addition, in order to better illustrate the present invention, numerous specific details are provided in the following specific embodiments. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention can be implemented without certain specific details. In some examples, components in washing machines, washing equipment and devices with display screens that are well known to those skilled in the art are not described in detail in order to highlight the subject matter of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 1 The figure is a flow chart of an embodiment of a method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen according to the present invention. Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the display screen area division of the present invention.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 7In a first aspect of the present invention, this embodiment provides a method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen, which is used in a washing device with a display screen. The washing device with a display screen comprises: a controller; the display screen can be set by touch. The method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen comprises the following steps:

[0045] S1: Divide the display screen into n touch areas according to usage requirements, where n is a positive integer.

[0046] Among them, the display screen can be a display panel, a control panel, an LCD screen, etc., as long as it is a device with a display function. The device can be used by touch or a combination of touch and key operations. Touch operation is obviously more convenient than key operation. It is especially convenient for the elderly, children, and visually impaired people. Usage requirements can be classified according to different user groups, and of course, they can also be classified according to the type of laundry. Other usage requirements are also possible. When the number of usage requirements is known, the display screen can be divided into a corresponding number of touch areas accordingly. Preferably, the number of touch areas is n, and the value of n should be less than or equal to the number of usage requirements. If Figure 7 As shown in , the display screen can be divided into 8 areas, that is, n can be 8. In the figure, the 8 areas are represented by ①-⑧ respectively.

[0047] For another example, if the number of usage requirements is 3, n can be any number between 1 and 3.

[0048] S2: Select one or more of the n touch areas to set respective touch modes, wherein the touch mode includes setting the number of touch points.

[0049] After the touch area is divided, each touch area can represent a touch mode, two touch areas together can also represent a touch mode, and so on, multiple touch areas can also represent a touch mode together. Selecting one or more touch areas to set the touch mode establishes a connection between the touch area and the touch mode.

[0050] Specifically, the number of touch points must be determined before setting the touch mode.

[0051] S3: Establish a corresponding relationship between the set touch mode and the washing mode.

[0052] The washing mode can be set individually according to the use requirements, or it can be a common washing mode. After the washing mode is connected with the touch mode, automatic washing can be realized through the touch display screen, which is quick and convenient. After turning on the machine, the user only needs to touch the corresponding position to enter the preset washing mode, without resetting the washing parameters, simplifying the washing steps, facilitating user use, and enhancing the user experience. It is especially convenient for the elderly, children who cannot operate, and the visually impaired who are not easy to operate.

[0053] Figure 2 The flowchart of another embodiment of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen of the present invention.

[0054] Reference Figure 2 In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the display screen may include an idle area and an operation area. The idle area is an area on the display screen where there are no buttons, and the buttons include physical buttons and virtual buttons. For example, the upper area of ​​the existing display screen generally has a long horizontal bar without buttons, which can be regarded as an idle area. The operation area is the opposite of the idle area and is an area with buttons. The specific discussion of the preferred technical solution is as follows:

[0055] S1: Divide the display screen into n touch areas according to usage requirements, where n is a positive integer.

[0056] The value of n depends on the usage demand.

[0057] S11: When n=1, select an idle area and / or an operation area as a touch area.

[0058] The idle area is a single-point touch area, in which the touch mode is a single-area single-point touch mode; the operation area is a multi-point touch area, in which the touch mode is a single-area multi-point touch mode.

[0059] Specifically, the single-point touch area corresponds to the idle area, and the touch mode can be a single-area single-point touch. This makes full use of the characteristics of the idle area to make the touch simple and convenient. It is also possible to use a single-area multi-point touch mode for the idle area, but this mode is not simple and is not the preferred mode.

[0060] When there is only one use requirement, the value of n is 1. At this time, the idle area can be selected as the touch area, or the operation area can be selected as the touch area, the difference is the number of touch points.

[0061] In particular, the idle area and the operation area are not distinguished, but are regarded as a touch area as a whole.

[0062] Specifically, after the user starts setting, he / she first enters the setting shortcut interface on the display screen panel. Then, the touch area is divided according to the usage requirements. The value of n is 1, and the idle area setting is entered to display the idle area available for the user. The user can touch the available area with a single point. Confirm the number of touch points again, enter the setting preset washing mode, and the setting is completed.

[0063] S12: When n>=2, select the operation area as the touch area, divide the operation area into n touch areas and set a touch mode for the nth touch area.

[0064] The operation area is a multi-touch area, and the touch mode adopts any one of an n-th touch area multi-touch mode and a multi-area single-touch mode.

[0065] Specifically, the multi-touch area corresponds to the operation area. When there are two touch areas in the operation area, the touch method can adopt a single area multi-touch, that is, the first touch area multi-touch method or the second touch area multi-touch method, or the two touch areas single-point touch method can be adopted. This will not affect the original button setting, and can realize direct touch washing, which is efficient and convenient.

[0066] Among them, when the usage demand is more than 1, the value of n is greater than or equal to 2. And at this time, the operation area is generally selected as the touch area. Although the idle area can also be selected as the touch area, considering that the idle area generally occupies less space and it is inconvenient to divide multiple areas, it is generally not considered to use the idle area as the touch area when n is greater than or equal to 2. When the value of n is 2, the operation area is divided into two areas, namely, the first touch area and the second touch area. The division method is not fixed, as long as it is convenient for subsequent touch operations. The areas of the first touch area and the second touch area can be equal or unequal. This does not affect subsequent touch operations.

[0067] For example, when the operating area is in a common rectangular shape, it can be divided along horizontal lines, vertical lines, diagonal lines or other appropriate lines.

[0068] In the operation area, if a single-point touch is set, when the point coincides with the button, there will be confusion that the button represents two washing modes. Therefore, the operation area needs to be set as a multi-point touch area, for example, a 2-point touch area, a 3-point touch area, etc. Similarly, since there are no buttons in the idle area itself, there will be no accidental button touching as in the operation area with buttons, so the idle area can be set as a single-point touch area. Although the idle area can also use multi-point touch, considering that the effect of multi-point touch is the same as that of single-point touch, it is more complicated for users, so it is generally not set as a multi-point touch area.

[0069] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, for the case of selecting an idle area, the method further includes: when the idle area is selected, the operation area is set as a disabled area to prevent accidental touch.

[0070] When selecting an idle area as the touch area, the operation area is preferably set to a non-working state, i.e., a disabled state, so as to prevent accidental touches, for example, an old man or a child accidentally touching a button and affecting the normal operation of the device.

[0071] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, when n>2, the multi-region single-point touch mode is a single-point touch mode of at least 2 regions. Of course, all n regions can also be selected to perform the single-point touch mode.

[0072] When n>2, two areas can be selected from all areas for single-point touch, three areas can be selected from all areas for single-point touch, and of course n-1 areas can also be selected from all areas for single-point touch.

[0073] For example, when n=4, two of the regions are selected to perform the single-point touch mode, three of the regions are selected to perform the single-point touch mode, or all four regions are selected to perform the single-point touch mode.

[0074] Figure 3 The flowchart is another embodiment of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen of the present invention.

[0075] Reference Figure 3 In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, for selecting one or more of the n touch areas to set respective touch modes, when n=2, the method specifically includes:

[0076] S21: dividing the operation area into a first touch area and a second touch area;

[0077] S22: setting a touch mode for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area;

[0078] S23: Establishing a correspondence between the set touch mode and the washing mode.

[0079] Wherein, the value of n is 2, and the operation area of ​​the display screen is divided accordingly, so that two touch areas appear, namely, the first touch area and the second touch area. At this time, the touch mode adopts one of the first touch area multi-point touch mode, the second touch area multi-point touch mode and the multi-area single-point touch mode. After setting the touch mode, it is connected with the preset washing mode to realize the function of washing clothes by touch.

[0080] Figure 4 The flowchart of an embodiment of performing the first touch setting of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen of the present invention. Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of a first specific embodiment of the method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen of the present invention.

[0081] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 8 In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the first touch setting can be performed first, and the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area can be selected to set the touch mode. N means no, and Y means yes, and the same is true in other figures. The method specifically includes:

[0082] S221: Perform the first touch setting to determine whether to use a single-area single-point touch mode;

[0083] S222: when the single-area single-point touch mode is not adopted, selecting the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area to set a corresponding first touch area multi-point touch mode, second touch area multi-point touch mode, and multi-area single-point touch mode; and

[0084] S223: After the setting is completed, confirm again to form the first touch mode.

[0085] After determining that the value of n is 2, the screen division setting is entered, and the user starts to set the touch mode. The touch mode setting can be: determine whether the first touch setting adopts the multi-touch mode of the first touch area, if yes, set the number of contacts and then confirm the number of contacts again, enter the preset laundry mode setting, and complete the setting. If not, determine whether the first touch setting adopts the multi-touch mode of the second touch area. If yes, set the number of contacts and then confirm the number of contacts again, enter the preset laundry mode setting, and complete the setting. If not, the first touch setting adopts the multi-area single-touch mode, set the number of contacts and then confirm the number of contacts again, enter the preset laundry mode setting, and complete the setting.

[0086] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, when it is determined that the single-area single-point touch mode is adopted, a prompt is given that the operation is incorrect and the determination step is performed again.

[0087] Specifically, the operation area is used as a touch area. When the single-point touch duration exceeds a certain time, such as 10 seconds, an operation error will be triggered, that is, it is considered that a single-point touch mode is used in a single area, thereby prompting an operation error and returning to the starting step, that is, the judgment step. This judgment process prevents users from setting a single-point touch in the operation area due to mistakes.

[0088] Figure 5 The flowchart of an embodiment of performing the second touch setting of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen of the present invention. Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of a second specific embodiment of the method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen of the present invention.

[0089] Reference Figure 5 and Fig. 9 In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a second touch setting is performed, and a first touch area, a second touch area, and the other of the first touch area and the second touch area are selected to set a touch mode. The method specifically includes:

[0090] S224: Perform a second touch setting to determine whether a single-area single-point touch mode is used;

[0091] S225: when the single-area single-point touch mode is not adopted, selecting the first touch area, the second touch area, and the other of the first touch area and the second touch area to set the other of the first touch area multi-point touch mode, the second touch area multi-point touch mode, and the multi-area single-point touch mode; and

[0092] S226: After the setting is completed, confirm again to form a second touch mode.

[0093] After entering the second touch setting, the touch mode setting is performed, the touch mode of the first touch setting is first determined, and then the touch mode of the second touch setting is determined according to the touch mode of the first touch setting, and the setting is completed. N means no, and Y means yes. Specifically:

[0094] It is determined whether the first touch setting is a multi-touch mode of the first touch area. If the first touch setting is a multi-touch mode of the first touch area, it is determined whether the second touch setting adopts a multi-touch mode of the second touch area. If yes, the number of touch points is set and then the number of touch points is confirmed again, the preset laundry mode setting is entered, and the setting is completed. If not, the second touch setting adopts a multi-area single-touch mode, the number of touch points is set and then the number of touch points is confirmed again, the preset laundry mode setting is entered, and the setting is completed.

[0095] If the first touch setting is not the first touch area multi-touch mode, then determine whether the first touch setting is the second touch area multi-touch mode, if the first touch setting is the second touch area multi-touch mode, then determine whether the second touch setting adopts the first touch area multi-touch mode, if yes, set the number of touch points and then confirm the number of touch points again, enter the preset laundry mode setting, and complete the setting. If not, the second touch setting adopts the multi-area single-touch mode, set the number of touch points and then confirm the number of touch points again, enter the preset laundry mode setting, and complete the setting.

[0096] If the first touch setting is not the second touch area multi-touch mode, the first touch setting adopts the multi-area single-touch mode, and it is determined whether the second touch setting adopts the first touch area multi-touch mode. If yes, the number of touch points is set and then the number of touch points is confirmed again, and the preset washing mode setting is entered to complete the setting. If not, the second touch setting adopts the second touch area multi-touch mode, the number of touch points is set and then the number of touch points is confirmed again, and the preset washing mode setting is entered to complete the setting.

[0097] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, when it is determined that the single-area single-point touch mode is adopted, a prompt is given that the operation is incorrect and the determination step is performed again.

[0098] Among them, the specific plan is consistent with the above and will not be repeated here.

[0099] Figure 6 The flowchart of an embodiment of performing the third touch setting of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen of the present invention.

[0100] Reference Figure 6 In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a third touch setting is performed, and the first touch area, the second touch area, and the remaining one of the first touch area and the second touch area are selected to set the touch mode. Specifically:

[0101] S227: Perform a third touch setting to determine whether a single-area single-point touch mode is used;

[0102] S228: when the single-area single-point touch mode is not adopted, selecting the first touch area, the second touch area, and the remaining one of the first touch area and the second touch area to set the corresponding first touch area multi-point touch mode, the second touch area multi-point touch mode, and the remaining one of the multi-area single-point touch mode; and

[0103] S229: After the setting is completed, confirm again to form a third touch mode.

[0104] After the second touch setting is completed, the third touch setting can be entered to set the touch mode, first determine the touch modes of the first touch setting and the second touch setting, and then determine the touch mode of the third touch setting according to the touch modes of the first touch setting and the second touch setting to complete the setting. Specifically:

[0105] It is determined whether the first touch setting is a multi-touch mode of the first touch area. If the first touch setting is a multi-touch mode of the first touch area, it is determined whether the second touch setting is a multi-touch mode of the second touch area. If yes, the third touch setting adopts a multi-area single-touch mode, sets the number of touch points and then confirms the number of touch points again, enters the preset laundry mode setting, and completes the setting. If not, the third touch setting adopts a multi-touch mode of the second touch area, sets the number of touch points and then confirms the number of touch points again, enters the preset laundry mode setting, and completes the setting.

[0106] If the first touch setting is not the first touch area multi-touch mode, then determine whether the first touch setting is the second touch area multi-touch mode, if the first touch setting is the second touch area multi-touch mode, then determine whether the second touch setting is the first touch area multi-touch mode, if yes, then the third touch setting adopts the multi-area single-point touch mode, sets the number of contacts and then confirms the number of contacts again, enters the preset laundry mode setting, and completes the setting. If not, then the third touch setting adopts the first touch area multi-touch mode, sets the number of contacts and then confirms the number of contacts again, enters the preset laundry mode setting, and completes the setting.

[0107] If the first touch setting is not the second touch area multi-touch mode, the first touch setting adopts the multi-area single-touch mode, and it is determined whether the second touch setting is the first touch area multi-touch mode. If so, the third touch setting adopts the second touch area multi-touch mode, sets the number of touch points and then confirms the number of touch points again, enters the preset laundry mode setting, and completes the setting. If not, the third touch setting adopts the first touch area multi-touch mode, sets the number of touch points and then confirms the number of touch points again, enters the preset laundry mode setting, and completes the setting.

[0108] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, when it is determined that the single-area single-point touch mode is adopted, a prompt is given that the operation is incorrect and the determination step is performed again.

[0109] Among them, the specific plan is consistent with the above and will not be repeated here.

[0110] The corresponding table of specific touch settings and touch modes is as follows: Table 1:

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[0112] The method of controlling the washing mode through the display screen of the above embodiment of the present invention first divides the display screen into multiple touch areas according to the use requirements, and then a single area or multiple areas can be touched and set together, and then a corresponding relationship between the touch mode and the washing mode is established, so that the display screen can be set to the touch mode without operating the buttons on the display screen. Thereby simplifying the washing operation and realizing quick control of the washing mode. The user only needs to touch the corresponding position after turning on the machine to enter the preset washing mode without resetting the washing parameters, simplifying the washing steps, facilitating user use, and enhancing the user experience. It is especially convenient for the elderly, children who cannot operate, and visually impaired people who are not easy to operate.

[0113] Fig.10 The flowchart is another embodiment of the method for controlling the washing mode through the display screen of the present invention.

[0114] like Fig.10 As shown, in the second aspect of the present invention, this embodiment provides a method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen, the display screen can be set by touch; a button is set on the display screen, and the button can be a physical button or a virtual button. The method includes:

[0115] S101, in a shortcut setting interface, dividing a display screen into n touch areas, where n is a positive integer;

[0116] S102, in the screen division setting interface, selecting one or more of the n touch areas to set respective touch modes, wherein the touch mode includes setting the number of touch points;

[0117] S103, in the preset washing mode setting interface, establishing a correspondence between the set touch mode and the washing mode.

[0118] Specifically, click the start button on the display screen to enter the shortcut setting interface, in which the user can partition the display screen according to their own usage needs, and each area represents a touch area. After the display screen is divided into touch areas, click the OK button to enter the screen division setting interface. In this interface, the touch mode corresponding to each touch area is established. After completing the correspondence between the two, click the OK button to enter the preset washing mode setting interface to establish the correspondence between the touch mode and the washing mode. Among them, the touch mode includes the setting of the number of contact points, and after the touch points are set, the corresponding washing mode is started after clicking the corresponding number of touch points on the touch area. In this way, the user only needs to touch the corresponding position after turning on the machine to enter its preset washing mode, without resetting the washing parameters, simplifying the washing steps, facilitating user use, and enhancing user experience. It is especially convenient for elderly people, children who cannot operate, and visually impaired people who are not easy to operate.

[0119] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the display screen includes an idle area and an operation area, and the method includes: in the screen division setting interface, selecting the idle area as a single-point touch area; or selecting the operation area as a multi-point touch area; or selecting the idle area and the operation area as a whole as a multi-point touch area; wherein, in the single-point touch area, the touch method adopts a single-area single-point touch method; in the multi-point touch area, the touch method adopts a single-area multi-point touch method.

[0120] Specifically, in the screen division setting interface, when there is no need to divide the display screen, that is, when the user has only one requirement, you can choose the idle area for single-point touch, or you can choose the operation area for multi-point touch. In addition, the entire display screen can be taken as a whole without distinguishing between the idle area and the operation area. In this case, multi-point touch may be performed to prevent conflicts with the keys in the operation area. In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the display screen includes an idle area and an operation area, and the method includes: in the screen division setting interface, dividing the operation area into n touch areas, and setting a touch mode for the nth touch area, wherein the operation area is a multi-point touch area, and the touch mode adopts any one of the multi-point touch mode of the nth touch area and the multi-area single-point touch mode.

[0121] Specifically, in the screen division setting interface, when the operation area needs to be divided into multiple touch areas, the user sets a touch mode for each touch area. The touch mode can be a multi-point touch mode for the first touch area, a multi-point touch mode for the second touch area, ... a multi-point touch mode for the nth touch area, or a single-point touch mode for at least two areas.

[0122] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the multi-area single-point touch mode is set to set the single-point touch mode for at least two areas; or the operation area is divided into a first touch area and a second touch area, and the touch mode is set for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area.

[0123] Specifically, for a multi-area single-point touch mode, for example, an n-area single-point touch mode, n is a positive integer, and n is greater than or equal to 2. At this time, the single-point touch mode can be set for any 2 areas, or any 3 areas, until any n-1 areas are set to single-point touch. When there are n areas, there is only one type of n areas that are set to single-point touch. If n=2, the operation area can only be divided into two areas, including the first touch area and the second touch area. At this time, you can choose any area for multi-touch setting, of course, you can also choose to set both areas at the same time, and the setting at this time is single-point touch setting for each area.

[0124] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the touch mode is set for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area, including: in the first touch setting interface, the single-area single-point touch mode is set for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area, and a prompt is given to reset the operation if it is incorrect; one of the first touch area multi-point touch mode, the second touch area multi-point touch mode, and the two-area single-point touch mode is set for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area; and confirming again after completing the setting to form the first touch mode.

[0125] Specifically, the user first divides the operation area into two areas in the shortcut setting interface, and then enters the screen division setting interface to match the touch area with the touch mode. In the screen division setting interface, first enter the first touch setting interface to set the touch mode for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area. The specific setting method is the same as Figure 4 and Figure 8 The embodiments are the same as those of the present invention and will not be described in detail here.

[0126] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, setting the touch mode for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area also includes: in the second touch setting interface, setting the single-area single-point touch mode for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area, and prompting to reset if the operation is incorrect; setting the first touch area, the second touch area, and the other of the first touch area and the second touch area to the other of the first touch area multi-point touch mode, the second touch area multi-point touch mode, and the multi-area single-point touch mode; and confirming again after completing the setting to form the second touch mode.

[0127] Specifically, after completing the settings of the first touch setting interface, if there is still a need, the user can enter the second touch setting interface, and the specific setting method is the same as Figure 5 and Fig. 9 The embodiments are the same as those of the present invention and will not be described in detail here.

[0128] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, setting the touch mode for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area also includes: in the third touch setting interface, setting the single-area single-point touch mode for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area, and prompting to reset if the operation is incorrect; setting the first touch area, the second touch area, and the remaining one of the first touch area and the second touch area to the first touch area multi-point touch mode, the second touch area multi-point touch mode, and the remaining one of the multi-area single-point touch mode; and confirming again after completing the setting to form the third touch mode.

[0129] Specifically, after completing the settings of the second touch setting interface, if there is still a need, the user can enter the third touch setting interface, and the specific setting method is the same as Figure 6 The embodiments are the same as those of the present invention and will not be described in detail here.

[0130] In the method of controlling the washing mode through the display screen of the above-mentioned embodiment of the present invention, the user can enter the setting interface by touching the buttons on the display screen to make settings. First, the display screen is divided into multiple touch areas in the shortcut setting interface according to the user's own usage needs, and then a single area or multiple areas can be touched in the screen division setting interface. The touch mode and the washing mode are then established in a corresponding relationship in the preset washing mode setting interface, so that the display screen can be set to the touch mode without operating the buttons on the display screen. Thereby simplifying the washing operation to realize quick control of the washing mode. The user only needs to touch the corresponding position after turning on the machine to enter its preset washing mode without resetting the washing parameters, simplifying the washing steps, facilitating user use, and enhancing the user experience. It is especially convenient for the elderly, children who cannot operate, and visually impaired people who are not easy to operate.

[0131] In a third aspect of the present invention, this embodiment provides a washing machine, which is used to execute the aforementioned method of controlling a washing mode through a display screen.

[0132] The washing machine realizes control of the display screen through the above-mentioned method of controlling the washing mode through the display screen, providing convenient washing operation.

[0133] So far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen, characterized in that: The display screen can be set by touch; the method comprises: Divide the display screen into n touch areas according to usage requirements, where n is a positive integer; Select one or more of the n touch areas to set respective touch modes, wherein the touch modes include setting the number of touch points; and Establish a corresponding relationship between the set touch mode and the washing mode; The display screen includes an idle area and an operation area, the idle area is a single-point touch area, in which the touch mode adopts a single-area single-point touch mode; the operation area is a multi-point touch area, in which the touch mode adopts a single-area multi-point touch mode; When n>=2, the operation area is selected as the touch area, the operation area is divided into n touch areas, and a touch mode is set for the nth touch area, the touch mode adopts any one of a multi-point touch mode of the nth touch area and a multi-area single-point touch mode; When n>2, the multi-area single-point touch mode is at least a 2-area single-point touch mode.

2. The method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method further comprises: When n=1, the idle area and / or the operation area is selected as the touch area.

3. The method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen according to claim 2, characterized in that: When a free area is selected, the operation area is set as a disabled area to prevent accidental touches.

4. The method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen according to claim 1, characterized in that: When n=2, the operation area is divided into a first touch area and a second touch area, and selecting one or more of the n touch areas to set respective touch modes includes: setting the touch mode for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area.

5. The method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen according to claim 4, characterized in that: The step of setting a touch mode for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area comprises: Perform the first touch setting to determine whether to use the single-area single-point touch mode; When the single-area single-point touch mode is not adopted, the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area are selected to set a corresponding first touch area multi-point touch mode, second touch area multi-point touch mode, and two-area single-point touch mode; and After completing the settings, confirm again to form the first touch mode.

6. The method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen according to claim 5, characterized in that: When it is determined that the single-area single-point touch method is adopted, it is prompted that the operation is incorrect and the determination step is performed again.

7. The method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen according to claim 5, characterized in that: The step of setting the touch mode for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area further includes: Perform a second touch setting to determine whether to use a single-area single-point touch mode; When the single-area single-point touch mode is not adopted, the first touch area, the second touch area, and the other of the first touch area and the second touch area are selected to set the other of the first touch area multi-point touch mode, the second touch area multi-point touch mode, and the multi-area single-point touch mode; and After completing the settings, confirm again to form a second touch mode.

8. The method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen according to claim 7, characterized in that: When it is determined that the single-area single-point touch method is adopted, it is prompted that the operation is incorrect and the determination step is performed again.

9. The method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen according to claim 7, characterized in that: The step of setting the touch mode for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area further includes: Perform the third touch setting to determine whether to use the single-area single-point touch mode; When the single-area single-point touch mode is not adopted, the first touch area, the second touch area, and the remaining one of the first touch area and the second touch area are selected to set the corresponding first touch area multi-point touch mode, the second touch area multi-point touch mode, and the remaining one of the multi-area single-point touch mode; and After completing the setting, confirm again to form a third touch mode.

10. The method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen according to claim 9, characterized in that: When it is determined that the single-area single-point touch method is adopted, it is prompted that the operation is incorrect and the determination step is performed again.

11. A method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen, characterized in that: The display screen can be set by touch; the method comprises: In the shortcut setting interface, the display screen is divided into n touch areas, where n is a positive integer; In the screen division setting interface, select one or more of the n touch areas to set respective touch modes, wherein the touch mode includes setting the number of touch points; In the preset washing mode setting interface, a corresponding relationship is established between the set touch mode and the washing mode; The display screen includes an idle area and an operation area, the idle area is a single-point touch area, in which the touch mode adopts a single-area single-point touch mode; the operation area is a multi-point touch area, in which the touch mode adopts a single-area multi-point touch mode; In the screen division setting interface, when n>=2, select the operation area as the touch area, divide the operation area into n touch areas, and set a touch mode for the nth touch area, the touch mode adopts any one of the nth touch area multi-point touch mode and the multi-area single-point touch mode; When n>2, the multi-region single-point touch mode is set to single-point touch mode setting for at least two regions.

12. The method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen according to claim 11, characterized in that: When n=2, the operation area is divided into a first touch area and a second touch area, and a touch mode is set for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area.

13. The method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen according to claim 12, characterized in that: The step of setting a touch mode for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area comprises: In the first touch setting interface, the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area are set to single-area single-point touch mode, and a prompt is given to reset if the operation is incorrect; Setting one of a first touch area multi-point touch mode, a second touch area multi-point touch mode and a two-area single-point touch mode for the first touch area, the second touch area and one of the first touch area and the second touch area; and After completing the settings, confirm again to form the first touch mode.

14. The method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen according to claim 12, characterized in that: The step of setting the touch mode for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area further includes: In the second touch setting interface, the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area are set to single-area single-point touch mode, and a prompt is given to reset if the operation is incorrect; Setting the other of the first touch area multi-touch mode, the second touch area multi-touch mode and the multi-area single-touch mode to the first touch area, the second touch area and the other of the first touch area and the second touch area; and After completing the settings, confirm again to form a second touch mode.

15. The method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen according to claim 14, characterized in that: The step of setting the touch mode for the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area further includes: In the third touch setting interface, the first touch area, the second touch area, and one of the first touch area and the second touch area are set to single-area single-point touch mode, and a prompt is given to reset if the operation is incorrect; Setting the remaining one of the first touch area multi-touch mode, the second touch area multi-touch mode and the multi-area single-touch mode for the first touch area, the second touch area and the remaining one of the first touch area and the second touch area; and After completing the setting, confirm again to form a third touch mode.

16. A washing machine, characterized in that: The washing machine is used to perform the method for controlling a washing mode through a display screen according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

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