Washing equipment control method and device, washing equipment and storage medium

By using odor sensors and image acquisition equipment in the washing machine for comparison, the problems of odor and poor drainage of the washing machine are solved, the equipment is self-cleaned and user reminders are realized, and the user experience is improved.

CN119121556APending Publication Date: 2024-12-13QINGDAO HAIER WASHING ELECTRIC APPLIANCES CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202310695433.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2023-06-12
Publication Date
2024-12-13

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Technical Problem

When the existing washing machine is not working and the door is closed, a sealed space will form inside the outer tube. After a long time, mold will cause mold in the outer tube to produce odor, and poor drainage will cause water stains on the tube wall, affecting the user experience.

Method used

The odor sensor and image acquisition device are used to obtain odor values ​​and image information, and compare them to determine the comparison result. If it is abnormal, a prompt message will be sent and a self-cleaning program will be performed or the user will be reminded to dry clothes to ensure that the equipment is clean.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solves the problems of odor and poor drainage of the washing machine, improves the user experience, and ensures that the equipment remains clean when not in use for a long time.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a control method and device of washing equipment, the washing equipment and a storage medium, and relates to the technical field of smart home, the control method and device are applied to the washing equipment, and the washing equipment comprises a smell sensor and image acquisition equipment; the method comprises the following steps: acquiring a smell value through a smell sensor; if the smell value is larger than or equal to a preset threshold value, image information is obtained through image collection equipment, and the image information comprises an inner cylinder image and a pipeline image; comparing the inner cylinder image with a first preset image, comparing the pipeline image with a second preset image, and determining a comparison result; and controlling the washing equipment according to the comparison result. The smell value is obtained through the smell sensor, the comparison result is determined according to the obtained inner cylinder image and the pipeline image of the washing equipment, the washing equipment is controlled according to the comparison result, the problem that peculiar smell exists in the washing equipment is solved, and meanwhile the use experience of a user is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of smart homes, and in particular to a control method and device for washing equipment, washing equipment and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's pace of life and quality of life, washing machines have become an indispensable equipment for people in cities.

[0003] When the drum washing machine is not in use and the door is closed, a sealed space is formed inside the outer drum. After a long time, the outer drum will mold and produce odor, and the rubber parts inside the outer drum will form a serious irritating odor, affecting the user experience. In addition, the drainage of existing washing machines mostly adopts an upper drainage structure. After washing, some water will remain at the bottom of the washing machine and cannot be discharged from the washing machine. At the same time, water stains will remain on the inner and outer drum walls of the washing machine. If it is not used for a long time, the water at the bottom and the water stains on the drum wall will mold and produce odor. When it is used again, not only will the clothes not be cleaned, but the washed clothes will also be contaminated, reducing the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention provides a control method and device for a washing device, a washing device and a storage medium, which solve the problem of odor in the washing device and improve the user experience.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a control method for a washing device, which is applied to the washing device, wherein the washing device includes an odor sensor and an image acquisition device; the method includes:

[0006] Obtaining odor values ​​through odor sensors;

[0007] If the odor value is greater than or equal to a preset threshold, image information is acquired through an image acquisition device, wherein the image information includes an inner tube image and a pipeline image;

[0008] Compare the inner cylinder image with the first preset image, and compare the pipeline image with the second preset image to determine the comparison result;

[0009] The washing equipment is controlled according to the comparison results.

[0010] Optionally, the inner cylinder image is compared with a first preset image, and the pipeline image is compared with a second preset image to determine a comparison result, including: comparing the inner cylinder image with the first preset image to determine a first similarity; and comparing the pipeline image with the second preset image to determine a second similarity; determining the comparison result based on the first similarity and the second similarity.

[0011] Optionally, determining a comparison result according to the first similarity and the second similarity includes: if the first similarity and the second similarity are both greater than or equal to a preset threshold, determining that the comparison result is normal; if the first similarity and / or the second similarity is less than the preset threshold, determining that the comparison result is abnormal.

[0012] Optionally, the washing device is controlled according to the comparison result, including: when the comparison result is abnormal, determining the type of abnormality; if the abnormality type is foreign matter, sending a first prompt message to the user device, and after receiving the cleaning information sent by the user device based on the first prompt message within a first preset time, executing a self-cleaning program according to the cleaning information; if the abnormality type is clothing, sending a second prompt message to the user device, wherein the second prompt message is used to remind the user to hang the clothes to dry.

[0013] Optionally, if the cleaning information sent by the user device based on the first prompt information is not received within the first preset time, it is determined whether the door opening command is received within the second preset time; if the door opening command is received within the second preset time, a warning message is issued, wherein the warning message is used to warn the user that there are foreign objects in the washing device and that the self-cleaning program needs to be started; if the door opening command is not received within the second preset time, the self-cleaning program is automatically executed.

[0014] Optionally, obtaining the odor value through the odor sensor includes: obtaining the conductivity of the odor sensor, and determining the odor value based on the conductivity.

[0015] Optionally, the foreign matter includes at least one of scale, sewage, and mold.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides a control device for a washing device, which is applied to the washing device, and the washing device includes an odor sensor and an image acquisition device; the control device for the washing device is used to implement any control method for the washing device; the device includes:

[0017] An odor value acquisition module, used to acquire an odor value through an odor sensor;

[0018] An image information acquisition module, used to acquire image information through an image acquisition device if the odor value is greater than or equal to a preset threshold, wherein the image information includes an inner tube image and a pipeline image;

[0019] A result determination module, used to compare the inner barrel image with the first preset image, and compare the pipeline image with the second preset image, and determine the comparison result;

[0020] The equipment control module is used to control the washing equipment according to the comparison result.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention also provides a washing device, which includes: at least one processor; and a memory communicatively connected to the at least one processor; wherein the memory stores a computer program executable by the at least one processor, and the computer program is executed by the at least one processor so that the at least one processor can execute the control method of the washing device of any embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides a computer-readable storage medium, which stores computer instructions, and the computer instructions are used to implement the control method of the washing device of any embodiment of the present invention when executed by a processor.

[0023] The technical solution of the present invention is applied to a washing device, which includes an odor sensor and an image acquisition device; an odor value is obtained through the odor sensor; if the odor value is greater than or equal to a preset threshold, image information is obtained through the image acquisition device, wherein the image information includes an inner drum image and a pipe image; the inner drum image is compared with a first preset image, and the pipe image is compared with a second preset image to determine a comparison result; and the washing device is controlled according to the comparison result. The present invention obtains an odor value through an odor sensor, and determines a comparison result based on the obtained inner drum image and pipe image of the washing device, and controls the washing device according to the comparison result, thereby solving the problem of odor in the washing device and the like, and improving the user experience.

[0024] It should be understood that the contents described in this section are not intended to identify the key or important features of the embodiments of the present invention, nor are they intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Other features of the present invention will become easily understood through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention, the accompanying drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other accompanying drawings can be obtained based on these accompanying drawings without paying creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 is a flow chart of a control method for a washing device provided in Embodiment 1;

[0027] Figure 2 is a flow chart of a control method for a washing device provided in Embodiment 2;

[0028] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for a washing device provided in Embodiment 3;

[0029] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a washing device provided in Example 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present invention, the technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present invention and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present invention described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0032] Embodiment 1

[0033] Figure 1 This is a flow chart of a control method for a washing device provided in the first embodiment. This embodiment is applicable to the control of the washing device. The method can be executed by a control device for the washing device. The control device for the washing device can be implemented in the form of hardware and / or software. In a specific embodiment, the control device for the washing device can be configured in the washing device. The washing device includes an odor sensor and an image acquisition device. Figure 1 As shown, the method of this embodiment specifically includes the following steps:

[0034] S101. Obtain an odor value through an odor sensor.

[0035] Among them, the washing equipment is mainly used for washing articles. The washing equipment can be, for example, a washing machine, a dishwasher, a washer-dryer, a shoe washing machine, a floor washing machine, etc., which is not limited in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] The main component of the odor sensor is tin dioxide sintered body. When it adsorbs reducing gas, the conductivity increases. When it returns to clean air, the conductivity recovers. The odor sensor takes this conductivity change and outputs it in the form of voltage to detect the concentration of the gas.

[0037] Specifically, by acquiring the conductivity of the odor sensor in the washing device, the odor value in the inner drum of the washing device is determined according to the conductivity of the odor sensor.

[0038] S102: If the odor value is greater than or equal to a preset threshold, image information is acquired through an image acquisition device.

[0039] Among them, the preset threshold is a pre-set value used to judge the size of the odor value. If the odor value corresponding to the conductivity of the odor sensor is less than the preset threshold, it is determined that the odor value in the inner drum of the washing device is normal; if the odor value corresponding to the conductivity of the odor sensor is greater than or equal to the preset threshold, the image information is obtained through the image acquisition device.

[0040] The image acquisition device is used to acquire images of the inner drum in the washing device and images of the pipes in the washing device. The image acquisition device may be, for example, a camera, a camcorder, or a still camera, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] There is at least one image acquisition device provided in the washing device, and the image acquisition device is used to acquire the overall picture inside the washing device, and the acquired image information includes the inner drum image and the pipeline image.

[0042] Specifically, after obtaining the odor value of the inner drum of the washing device, determine whether the odor value is greater than or equal to a preset threshold. If the odor value is less than the preset threshold, it is determined that there is no odor in the washing device and the washing device is in a clean state; if the odor value is greater than or equal to the preset threshold, it is determined that there is odor in the washing device, and further obtain the inner drum image and the pipeline image in the washing device through the image acquisition device.

[0043] S103: Compare the inner tube image with the first preset image, and compare the pipeline image with the second preset image to determine a comparison result.

[0044] Among them, the first preset image is a preset image of the inner drum of the washing equipment in a clean state, which is used to judge the cleanliness of the inner drum in the inner drum image acquired in real time; the second preset image is a preset image of the pipe of the washing equipment in a clean state, which is used to judge the cleanliness of the pipe in the pipe image acquired in real time.

[0045] Specifically, after obtaining the inner drum image and the pipe image of the washing equipment, the inner drum image of the washing equipment is compared with the first preset image to determine a first similarity between the inner drum image of the washing equipment and the first preset image, and a second similarity between the pipe image of the washing equipment and the second preset image. Finally, the comparison results between the inner drum image and the first preset image and between the pipe image and the second preset image are jointly determined based on the first similarity and the second similarity.

[0046] S104, controlling the washing equipment according to the comparison result.

[0047] Specifically, after determining the comparison result, the washing equipment is controlled according to the comparison result. When the comparison result is normal, it is determined that the washing equipment is in a clean state, and the odor may come from the external environment of the washing equipment, so the washing equipment should not be cleaned. When the comparison result is abnormal, the washing equipment is controlled according to the abnormal comparison result of the washing equipment.

[0048] The technical solution of this embodiment is applied to a washing device, which includes an odor sensor and an image acquisition device; an odor value is obtained through the odor sensor; if the odor value is greater than or equal to a preset threshold, image information is obtained through the image acquisition device, wherein the image information includes an inner drum image and a pipe image; the inner drum image is compared with a first preset image, and the pipe image is compared with a second preset image to determine a comparison result; and the washing device is controlled according to the comparison result. In the above embodiment of the present invention, an odor value is obtained through an odor sensor, and a comparison result is determined based on the obtained inner drum image and pipe image of the washing device, and the washing device is controlled according to the comparison result, thereby solving problems such as odor in the washing device and improving the user experience.

[0049] Embodiment 2

[0050] Figure 2 This is a flow chart of a control method for a washing device provided in the second embodiment. This embodiment is applicable to the control of washing devices. The method can be executed by a control device of the washing device. The control device of the washing device can be implemented in the form of hardware and / or software. In a specific embodiment, the control device of the washing device can be configured in the washing device. The washing device includes an odor sensor and an image acquisition device. This solution is based on the above embodiment, and is for obtaining odors through an odor sensor; comparing the inner drum image with the first preset image, and comparing the pipe image with the second preset image to determine the comparison result; and optimizing the control of the washing device according to the comparison result, such as Figure 2 As shown, the method of this embodiment specifically includes the following steps:

[0051] S201. Obtain the conductivity of the odor sensor, and determine the odor value according to the conductivity.

[0052] Among them, conductivity is a parameter used to describe the ease with which charges flow in a substance.

[0053] Specifically, by obtaining the conductivity of the odor sensor in the washing equipment, when the reducing gas is adsorbed, the conductivity increases. When it is restored to clean air, the conductivity recovers. The odor sensor takes this conductivity change and outputs it in the form of voltage, thereby determining the odor value based on the conductivity.

[0054] S202: Determine whether the odor value is greater than or equal to a preset threshold.

[0055] Specifically, after obtaining the odor value of the inner drum of the washing device, it is determined whether the odor value is greater than or equal to a preset threshold. If the odor value is less than the preset threshold, S203 is executed; if the odor value is greater than or equal to the preset threshold, S204 is executed.

[0056] S203: Determine whether there is no peculiar smell in the washing equipment.

[0057] Specifically, if the odor value is less than a preset threshold, it is determined that there is no odor in the washing device.

[0058] S204: Acquire image information through an image acquisition device.

[0059] Specifically, if the odor value is greater than or equal to a preset threshold, it is determined that there is an odor in the washing device, and further an inner drum image and a pipeline image in the washing device are acquired through an image acquisition device.

[0060] S205: Compare the inner tube image with the first preset image to determine a first similarity; and compare the pipeline image with the second preset image to determine a second similarity.

[0061] The first similarity is used to indicate the similarity between the inner cylinder image and the first preset image, and the second similarity is used to indicate the similarity between the pipeline image and the second preset image.

[0062] Specifically, after obtaining the inner drum image and the pipeline image of the washing device, the inner drum image of the washing device is compared with the first preset image, and the colors of the pixels at the same position in the inner drum image and the first preset image are compared. If the colors of the pixels at the same position in the inner drum image and the first preset image are the same, they are said to have the same pixels at that position, and the first similarity between the inner drum image and the first preset image is determined by the percentage of the number of the same pixels in the inner drum image and the first preset image to the total number of pixels. Similarly, the pipeline image of the washing device is compared with the second preset image, and the colors of the pixels at the same position in the pipeline image and the second preset image are compared. If the colors of the pixels at the same position in the pipeline image and the second preset image are the same, they are said to have the same pixels at that position, and the second similarity between the pipeline image and the second preset image is determined by the percentage of the number of the same pixels in the pipeline image and the second preset image to the total number of pixels.

[0063] S206: Determine a comparison result according to the first similarity and the second similarity.

[0064] Specifically, after determining a first similarity between the inner barrel image and the first preset image and a second similarity between the pipeline image and the second preset image, a comparison result is determined according to the magnitudes of the first similarity and the second similarity and a preset threshold.

[0065] In one implementation, step S206 may specifically include: if both the first similarity and the second similarity are greater than or equal to a preset threshold, determining that the comparison result is normal; if the first similarity and / or the second similarity is less than the preset threshold, determining that the comparison result is abnormal.

[0066] The preset threshold is a preset similarity of the comparison result, for example, it may be 95%, 97%, 98%, etc., which is not limited in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] Specifically, after determining a first similarity between the inner barrel image and the first preset image and a second similarity between the pipeline image and the second preset image, if both the first similarity and the second similarity are greater than or equal to a preset threshold, the comparison result is determined to be normal; if the first similarity is less than the preset threshold, or the second similarity is less than the preset threshold, or both the first similarity and the second similarity are less than the preset threshold, the comparison result is determined to be abnormal.

[0068] Exemplarily, if the preset threshold is determined to be 97%, the first similarity is determined to be 99%, and the second similarity is determined to be 98%, then it is determined that the first similarity 99% is less than the preset threshold 97%, and the second similarity 98% is greater than the preset threshold 97%, and the comparison result is determined to be normal; if the preset threshold is determined to be 98%, the first similarity is determined to be 95%, and the second similarity is 99%, then it is determined that the first similarity 95% is less than the preset threshold 98%, and the second similarity 99% is greater than the preset threshold 98%, and the comparison result is determined to be abnormal; if the preset threshold is determined to be 98%, the first similarity is determined to be 99%, and the second similarity is 95%, then it is determined that the first similarity 99% is greater than the preset threshold 98%, and the second similarity 95% is less than the preset threshold 98%, and the comparison result is determined to be abnormal; if the preset threshold is determined to be 98%, the first similarity is determined to be 94%, and the second similarity is 94%, then it is determined that the first similarity 94% is greater than the preset threshold 98%, and the second similarity 45% is less than the preset threshold 98%, and the comparison result is determined to be abnormal.

[0069] The advantage of such a setting is that it is respectively determined whether the inner drum of the washing device and the first preset image satisfy a first similarity greater than or equal to a preset threshold, and whether the pipe of the washing device and the second preset image satisfy a second similarity greater than or equal to a preset threshold, and then the comparison result is determined to be normal; otherwise, the comparison result is determined to be abnormal, thereby improving the accuracy of judging the cleanliness of the washing device.

[0070] S207: When the comparison result is abnormal, determine the abnormality type.

[0071] Among them, abnormal types include foreign objects and clothing.

[0072] Specifically, when the comparison result is abnormal, if the first similarity between the inner drum image and the first preset image is less than the preset threshold, the inner drum is determined to be abnormal, and the abnormal type of the inner drum abnormality is determined to be foreign matter or clothing through the inner drum image. If the foreign matter type is foreign matter, S208 is executed; if the foreign matter type is clothing, S209 is executed. If the second similarity between the pipe image and the second preset image is less than the preset threshold, the pipe is determined to be abnormal, and the abnormal type of the pipe abnormality is determined to be foreign matter through the pipe image. If the foreign matter type is foreign matter, S208 is executed. If the first similarity between the inner drum image and the first preset image is less than the preset threshold and the second similarity between the pipe image and the second preset image is less than the preset threshold, it is determined that both the inner drum and the pipe are abnormal, and the abnormal type is determined respectively through the inner drum image and the pipe image. If the foreign matter type of the inner drum is foreign matter, S208 is executed; if the foreign matter type of the inner drum is clothing, S209 is executed; if the foreign matter type of the pipe is foreign matter, S208 is executed.

[0073] S208: If the abnormality type is foreign matter, a first prompt message is sent to the user device, and after receiving cleaning information sent by the user device based on the first prompt message within a first preset time, a self-cleaning program is executed according to the cleaning information.

[0074] The foreign matter includes at least one of scale, sewage, and mold. The first prompt information is used to remind the user to self-clean the washing device. The user of the user device receives the first reminder information sent by the washing device, and the user device can be, for example, a mobile phone, a mobile device, a tablet, etc.; the first preset time is a pre-set time for receiving cleaning information, for example, it can be 1 hour, 2 hours, 5 hours, etc.; the cleaning information is information for determining the self-cleaning program, such as cleaning time, cleaning intensity, etc., which is not limited in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] Specifically, if the abnormality type is foreign matter, a first prompt message is sent to the user device, and the first prompt message is used to remind the user to self-clean the washing device, and after receiving the cleaning information sent by the user device based on the first prompt message within a first preset time, the self-cleaning program is executed according to the cleaning information to clean the washing device. If there is a foreign matter in the inner drum of the washing device, the self-cleaning program is executed according to the cleaning information to clean the inner drum of the washing device; if there is a foreign matter in the pipe of the washing device, the self-cleaning program is executed according to the cleaning information to clean the pipe of the washing device; if there is a foreign matter in both the inner drum and the pipe of the washing device, the self-cleaning program is executed according to the cleaning information to clean both the inner drum and the pipe of the washing device.

[0076] S209: If the abnormal type is clothing, send a second prompt message to the user device.

[0077] The second prompt information is used to remind the user that there are un-dried clothes in the inner drum of the washing device, and to remind the user to dry the clothes.

[0078] Specifically, if it is determined that the abnormal type is clothing, a second prompt message is sent to the user device to remind the user that there are undried clothing in the inner drum of the washing device, and to remind the user to dry the clothing.

[0079] On the basis of the above embodiment, optionally, if the cleaning information sent by the user device based on the first prompt information is not received within the first preset time, it is determined whether the door opening command is received within the second preset time; if the door opening command is received within the second preset time, a warning message is issued, wherein the warning message is used to warn the user that there are foreign objects in the washing device and that the self-cleaning program needs to be started; if the door opening command is not received within the second preset time, the self-cleaning program is automatically executed.

[0080] The second preset time is a preset time for receiving the door opening instruction, for example, it can be 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, etc., which is not limited in the embodiment of the present invention. The door opening instruction is a door opening instruction, such as the user directly opening the door of the washing machine, or opening the door of the washing machine through user device operation, etc.; the warning information is used to warn the user that there is a foreign object in the washing machine and the self-cleaning program needs to be started.

[0081] Specifically, if the cleaning information sent by the user device based on the first prompt information is not received within the first preset time, it is determined whether the door opening command is received within the second preset time; if the door opening command is received within the second preset time, a warning message is issued, wherein the warning message is used to warn the user that there are foreign objects in the washing device and that the self-cleaning program needs to be started; if the door opening command is not received within the second preset time, the self-cleaning program is automatically executed.

[0082] The advantage of this setting is that it ensures that the washing equipment is in a clean state when the user is using it, or ensures that the washing equipment is clean in time when it has not been used for a long time, so that the user can keep the washing equipment clean when using it next time, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0083] The technical solution of this embodiment is to obtain the conductivity of the odor sensor and determine the odor value according to the conductivity; if the odor value is greater than or equal to a preset threshold, obtain image information through an image acquisition device; compare the inner drum image with the first preset image to determine a first similarity; and compare the pipeline image with the second preset image to determine a second similarity; determine the comparison result according to the first similarity and the second similarity; when the comparison result is abnormal, determine the abnormal type, which includes foreign matter and clothing; if the abnormal type is foreign matter, send a first prompt message to the user device, and after receiving the cleaning information sent by the user device based on the first prompt message within a first preset time, execute the self-cleaning program according to the cleaning information; if the abnormal type is clothing, send a second prompt message to the user device. In the above embodiment of the present invention, a first similarity and a second similarity are respectively determined, and then a comparison result is determined according to the first similarity and the second similarity; when the comparison result is abnormal, the abnormal type is determined, and the abnormal type includes foreign matter and clothing; if the abnormal type is foreign matter, a first prompt message is sent to the user device, and after receiving the cleaning information sent by the user device based on the first prompt message within a first preset time, a self-cleaning program is executed according to the cleaning information; if the abnormal type is clothing, a second prompt message is sent to the user device to ensure that the washing device is in a clean state when the user uses the washing device, or when the washing device has not been used for a long time, the washing device is cleaned in time, so that the user can keep the washing device clean when using it next time, thereby improving the user's usage experience.

[0084] Embodiment 3

[0085] Figure 3 3 is a schematic diagram of a control device for a washing device provided in the third embodiment, which is applied to a washing device. The device includes: an odor value acquisition module 301, an image information acquisition module 302, a result determination module 303 and a device control module 304.

[0086] The odor value acquisition module 301 is used to acquire the odor value through the odor sensor.

[0087] The image information acquisition module 302 is used to acquire image information through an image acquisition device if the odor value is greater than or equal to a preset threshold, wherein the image information includes an inner tube image and a pipeline image.

[0088] The result determination module 303 is used to compare the inner barrel image with the first preset image and the pipeline image with the second preset image to determine the comparison result.

[0089] The equipment control module 304 is used to control the washing equipment according to the comparison result.

[0090] Optionally, the result determination module 303 is specifically used to: compare the inner barrel image with the first preset image to determine a first similarity; and compare the pipeline image with the second preset image to determine a second similarity; and determine the comparison result according to the first similarity and the second similarity.

[0091] Optionally, the result determination module 303 is specifically used to: if the first similarity and the second similarity are both greater than or equal to a preset threshold, determine that the comparison result is normal; if the first similarity and / or the second similarity is less than the preset threshold, determine that the comparison result is abnormal.

[0092] Optionally, the device control module 304 is specifically used to: determine the type of abnormality when the comparison result is abnormal; if the abnormality type is foreign matter, send a first prompt message to the user device, and after receiving the cleaning information sent by the user device based on the first prompt message within a first preset time, execute a self-cleaning program according to the cleaning information; if the abnormality type is clothing, send a second prompt message to the user device, wherein the second prompt message is used to remind the user to hang the clothes to dry.

[0093] Optionally, the device also includes: a cleaning module, which is used to determine whether a door opening command is received within a second preset time if the cleaning information sent by the user device based on the first prompt information is not received within the first preset time; if the door opening command is received within the second preset time, a warning message is issued, wherein the warning message is used to warn the user that there are foreign objects in the washing device and that a self-cleaning program needs to be started; if the door opening command is not received within the second preset time, the self-cleaning program is automatically executed.

[0094] Optionally, the odor value acquisition module 301 is specifically used to: acquire the conductivity of the odor sensor and determine the odor value according to the conductivity.

[0095] Optionally, the foreign matter includes at least one of scale, sewage, and mold.

[0096] The control device for washing equipment provided in this embodiment can execute the control method for washing equipment provided in any embodiment of the present invention, and has functional modules and beneficial effects corresponding to the execution method.

[0097] Embodiment 4

[0098] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a washing device provided in Example 4, and the washing device is intended to represent various forms of digital computers, such as laptop computers, desktop computers, workbenches, personal digital assistants, servers, blade servers, mainframe computers, and other suitable computers. The washing device can also represent various forms of mobile devices, such as personal digital processing, cellular phones, smart phones, wearable devices (such as helmets, glasses, watches, etc.) and other similar computing devices. The components shown herein, their connections and relationships, and their functions are only examples and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention described and / or required herein.

[0099] like Figure 4 As shown, the washing device 10 includes at least one processor 11, and a memory connected to the at least one processor 11, such as a read-only memory (ROM) 12, a random access memory (RAM) 13, etc., wherein the memory stores a computer program that can be executed by at least one processor, and the processor 11 can perform various appropriate actions and processes according to the computer program stored in the read-only memory (ROM) 12 or the computer program loaded from the storage unit 18 to the random access memory (RAM) 13. In the RAM 13, various programs and data required for the operation of the washing device 10 can also be stored. The processor 11, the ROM 12, and the RAM 13 are connected to each other through a bus 14. An input / output (I / O) interface 15 is also connected to the bus 14.

[0100] A number of components in the washing device 10 are connected to the I / O interface 15, including: an input unit 16, such as a keyboard, a mouse, etc.; an output unit 17, such as various types of displays, speakers, etc.; a storage unit 18, such as a disk, an optical disk, etc.; and a communication unit 19, such as a network card, a modem, a wireless communication transceiver, etc. The communication unit 19 allows the washing device 10 to exchange information / data with other devices through a computer network such as the Internet and / or various telecommunication networks.

[0101] The processor 11 may be a variety of general and / or special processing components with processing and computing capabilities. Some examples of the processor 11 include, but are not limited to, a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), various dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) computing chips, various processors running machine learning model algorithms, digital signal processors (DSPs), and any appropriate processors, controllers, microcontrollers, etc. The processor 11 executes the various methods and processes described above, such as a control method for a washing device.

[0102] In some embodiments, the control method of the washing device can be implemented as a computer program, which is tangibly contained in a computer-readable storage medium, such as a storage unit 18. In some embodiments, part or all of the computer program can be loaded and / or installed on the washing device 10 via the ROM 12 and / or the communication unit 19. When the computer program is loaded into the RAM 13 and executed by the processor 11, one or more steps of the control method of the washing device described above can be performed. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the processor 11 can be configured to execute the control method of the washing device by any other appropriate means (e.g., by means of firmware).

[0103] Various embodiments of the systems and techniques described above herein can be implemented in digital electronic circuit systems, integrated circuit systems, field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), application specific standard products (ASSPs), systems on chips (SOCs), load programmable logic devices (CPLDs), computer hardware, firmware, software, and / or combinations thereof. These various embodiments may include: being implemented in one or more computer programs that can be executed and / or interpreted on a programmable system including at least one programmable processor, which can be a special purpose or general purpose programmable processor that can receive data and instructions from a storage system, at least one input device, and at least one output device, and transmit data and instructions to the storage system, the at least one input device, and the at least one output device.

[0104] Computer programs for implementing the methods of the present invention may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages. These computer programs may be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing device, so that when the computer program is executed by the processor, the functions / operations specified in the flow chart and / or block diagram are implemented. The computer program may be executed entirely on the machine, partially on the machine, partially on the machine and partially on a remote machine as a stand-alone software package, or entirely on a remote machine or server.

[0105] In the context of the present invention, a computer-readable storage medium may be a tangible medium that may contain or store a computer program for use by or in combination with an instruction execution system, device or equipment. A computer-readable storage medium may include, but is not limited to, electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems, devices or equipment, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. Alternatively, a computer-readable storage medium may be a machine-readable signal medium. A more specific example of a machine-readable storage medium may include an electrical connection based on one or more lines, a portable computer disk, a hard disk, a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), an optical fiber, a portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), an optical storage device, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing.

[0106] To provide interaction with a user, the systems and techniques described herein may be implemented on a washing device having: a display device (e.g., a CRT (cathode ray tube) or LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor) for displaying information to the user; and a keyboard and pointing device (e.g., a mouse or trackball) through which the user can provide input to the washing device. Other types of devices may also be used to provide interaction with a user; for example, the feedback provided to the user may be any form of sensory feedback (e.g., visual feedback, auditory feedback, or tactile feedback); and input from the user may be received in any form (including acoustic input, voice input, or tactile input).

[0107] The systems and techniques described herein may be implemented in a computing system that includes backend components (e.g., as a data server), or a computing system that includes middleware components (e.g., an application server), or a computing system that includes frontend components (e.g., a user computer with a graphical user interface or a web browser through which a user can interact with implementations of the systems and techniques described herein), or a computing system that includes any combination of such backend components, middleware components, or frontend components. The components of the system may be interconnected by any form or medium of digital data communication (e.g., a communication network). Examples of communication networks include: a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a blockchain network, and the Internet.

[0108] A computing system may include a client and a server. The client and the server are generally remote from each other and usually interact through a communication network. The client and server relationship is generated by computer programs running on the corresponding computers and having a client-server relationship with each other. The server may be a cloud server, also known as a cloud computing server or cloud host, which is a host product in the cloud computing service system to solve the defects of difficult management and weak business scalability in traditional physical hosts and VPS services.

[0109] It should be understood that the various forms of processes shown above can be used to reorder, add or delete steps. For example, the steps described in the present invention can be executed in parallel, sequentially or in different orders, as long as the desired results of the technical solution of the present invention can be achieved, and this document does not limit this.

[0110] The above specific implementations do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modification, equivalent substitution and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a washing device, characterized in that: Applied to a washing device, the washing device includes an odor sensor and an image acquisition device; the method includes: Acquiring an odor value through the odor sensor; If the odor value is greater than or equal to a preset threshold, image information is acquired through the image acquisition device, wherein the image information includes an inner barrel image and a pipeline image; Comparing the inner cylinder image with the first preset image, and comparing the pipeline image with the second preset image, to determine a comparison result; The washing equipment is controlled according to the comparison result.

2. The control method of the washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step of comparing the inner cylinder image with the first preset image and comparing the pipeline image with the second preset image to determine the comparison result includes: Comparing the inner cylinder image with the first preset image to determine a first similarity; and comparing the pipeline image with the second preset image to determine a second similarity; The comparison result is determined according to the first similarity and the second similarity.

3. The control method of the washing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The determining the comparison result according to the first similarity and the second similarity includes: If both the first similarity and the second similarity are greater than or equal to a preset threshold, determining that the comparison result is normal; If the first similarity and / or the second similarity is less than a preset threshold, it is determined that the comparison result is abnormal.

4. The control method of the washing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The controlling the washing equipment according to the comparison result comprises: When the comparison result is abnormal, determining the abnormality type; If the abnormality type is foreign matter, a first prompt message is sent to the user device, and after receiving cleaning information sent by the user device based on the first prompt message within a first preset time, a self-cleaning program is executed according to the cleaning information; If the abnormal type is clothing, a second prompt message is sent to the user device, wherein the second prompt message is used to remind the user to hang the clothing to dry.

5. The control method of the washing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: Also includes: If the cleaning information sent by the user device based on the first prompt information is not received within the first preset time, determining whether a door opening instruction is received within a second preset time; If the door opening command is received within the second preset time, a warning message is issued, wherein the warning message is used to warn the user that there is a foreign object in the washing device and a self-cleaning program needs to be started; If the door opening instruction is not received within the second preset time, the self-cleaning program is automatically executed.

6. The control method of washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The obtaining of the odor value by the odor sensor includes: The conductivity of the odor sensor is acquired, and the odor value is determined according to the conductivity.

7. The control method of washing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The foreign matter includes at least one of scale, sewage, and mold.

8. A control device for a washing device, characterized in that: Applied to a washing device, the washing device comprising an odor sensor and an image acquisition device; the control device of the washing device is used to implement the control method of the washing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7; the device comprises: An odor value acquisition module, used to acquire an odor value through the odor sensor; An image information acquisition module, configured to acquire image information through the image acquisition device if the odor value is greater than or equal to a preset threshold, wherein the image information includes an inner barrel image and a pipeline image; A result determination module, used to compare the inner cylinder image with the first preset image, and compare the pipeline image with the second preset image, to determine a comparison result; The equipment control module is used to control the washing equipment according to the comparison result.

9. A washing device, characterized in that: The washing equipment comprises: at least one processor; and a memory in communication with the at least one processor; wherein, The memory stores a computer program executable by the at least one processor, and the computer program is executed by the at least one processor so that the at least one processor can execute the control method of the washing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that: The computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions, and the computer instructions are used to enable a processor to implement the control method of the washing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 when executed.