Laundry equipment control method and device, laundry equipment and storage medium

Abstract

The invention discloses a control method and device of laundry equipment, the laundry equipment and a storage medium. The method comprises the steps of receiving a program selection instruction sent by a user for a target program; displaying an operation interface corresponding to the target program to the user in response to the program selection instruction; receiving a program adjustment instruction sent by a user for the target program through the operation interface; and in response to the program adjustment instruction, adjusting the number of the program icons on the function display interface, so that the user controls the laundry equipment based on the program icons with the adjusted number on the function display interface. By adopting the technical scheme provided by the invention, the user can adjust the program icon in the user operation interface at any time, so that the user operation is more convenient, and different requirements of different users on the laundry equipment are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a control method and device for a laundry appliance, a laundry appliance, and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] A washing machine is a device that can wash clothes, which brings great convenience to people's daily life. With the advancement of technology, the functions of washing machines are increasing, but the corresponding operating procedures are becoming more and more complicated. In order to facilitate user operation, a variety of washing programs are provided in the washing machine for users to choose from.

[0003] The types and numbers of programs for washing machines currently on the market are fixed. For example, the programs of a washing machine may include: standard wash, quick wash, soft wash, pre-wash, rinsing, dehydration, etc. When using the washing machine, users can only select the appropriate program from the existing programs on the washing machine for washing or care, but not all of these existing programs may be what users really need. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present application provides a control method, device, laundry appliance and storage medium for a laundry appliance. A user can adjust program icons at any time in a user operation interface, thereby making operation more convenient for the user and meeting different needs of different users for the laundry appliance.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a control method for a laundry appliance, the method comprising:

[0006] receiving a program selection instruction sent by a user for a target program;

[0007] In response to the program selection instruction, displaying an operation interface corresponding to the target program to the user;

[0008] Receiving, through the operation interface, a program adjustment instruction sent by the user for the target program;

[0009] The number of program icons on the function display interface is adjusted in response to the program adjustment instruction, so that the user controls the laundry device based on the adjusted number of program icons on the function display interface.

[0010] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application further provides a control device for a laundry appliance, the device comprising: a first receiving module, a display module, a second receiving module and a control module; wherein:

[0011] The first receiving module is used to receive a program selection instruction sent by a user for a target program;

[0012] The display module is used to display the operation interface corresponding to the target program to the user in response to the program selection instruction;

[0013] The second receiving module is used to receive a program adjustment instruction sent by the user to the target program through the operation interface;

[0014] The control module is used to adjust the number of program icons on the function display interface in response to the program adjustment instruction, so that the user can control the laundry device based on the adjusted number of program icons on the function display interface.

[0015] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a laundry device, comprising:

[0016] one or more processors;

[0017] a memory for storing one or more programs,

[0018] When the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the one or more processors implement the control method of the laundry device described in any embodiment of the present application.

[0019] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a storage medium on which a computer program is stored, and when the program is executed by a processor, the control method of the laundry device described in any embodiment of the present application is implemented.

[0020] The embodiment of the present application proposes a control method, device, laundry device and storage medium for laundry equipment, first receiving a program selection instruction sent by a user for a target program; then displaying an operation interface corresponding to the target program to the user in response to the program selection instruction; then receiving a program adjustment instruction sent by the user for the target program through the operation interface; then adjusting the number of program icons on the function display interface in response to the program adjustment instruction, so that the user controls the laundry equipment based on the program icons after the adjusted number on the function display interface. That is to say, in the technical scheme of the present application, the user can adjust the program icons on the function display interface, so that the user can operate more conveniently. However, the types and numbers of programs of washing machines currently on the market are fixed. When using, the user can only select a suitable program from the existing programs on the washing machine for laundry or care, but these existing programs may not all be what the user really needs. Therefore, compared with the prior art, the control method, device, laundry device and storage medium for laundry equipment proposed in the embodiment of the present application allow the user to adjust the program icon at any time in the user operation interface, so as to facilitate the user operation and meet the different needs of different users for laundry equipment; and the technical scheme of the embodiment of the present application is simple and convenient to implement, easy to popularize, and has a wider range of application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 A first flow chart of a control method for a laundry device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 A second flow chart of the control method of the laundry device provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 3 A third flow chart of the control method of the laundry device provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for a laundry appliance provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a laundry device provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the scheme of the present invention, the technical scheme in the embodiments 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] Embodiment 1

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first flow chart of the control method of the laundry appliance provided in the embodiment of the present application. The method can be executed by a control device of the laundry appliance or the laundry appliance. The device or the laundry appliance can be implemented by software and / or hardware. The device or the laundry appliance can be integrated in any smart device with network communication function. Figure 1As shown, the control method of the laundry device may include the following steps:

[0030] S101: Receive a program selection instruction sent by a user for a target program.

[0031] In a specific embodiment of the present application, a user can generally use the following methods to send a program selection instruction to a laundry device: 1) Through a control panel: The laundry device is generally equipped with a control panel with different program selection buttons or knobs. The user only needs to press the corresponding program button or rotate the selection knob to select the desired program. 2) Using a remote control: Some advanced laundry devices may be equipped with a remote control, and the user can use the buttons on the remote control to send program selection instructions. The remote control generally provides functions consistent with the control panel of the laundry device. 3) Mobile phone applications or smart home systems: Many laundry devices are now equipped with functions that are compatible with mobile phone applications or smart home systems. Users can select the desired laundry program by installing relevant mobile phone applications or connecting to smart home systems. Some laundry devices can also support remote control, and users can send program selection instructions through mobile phone applications when they are out.

[0032] S102: In response to the program selection instruction, an operation interface corresponding to the target program is displayed to the user.

[0033] In this step, the laundry appliance can display the operation interface corresponding to the target program to the user in response to the program selection instruction. Specifically, the laundry appliance usually displays the operation interface corresponding to the target program to the user in the following ways: 1) LCD screen: The laundry appliance is equipped with an LCD screen that can display text and icons to show the user the operation interface corresponding to different programs. The user can operate through buttons or touch screen. 2) Digital display: Some models of laundry appliances may use a digital display to indicate different programs and options by displaying numbers.

[0034] S103: receiving a program adjustment instruction sent by a user for a target program through an operation interface.

[0035] In this step, the laundry appliance can receive a program adjustment instruction sent by the user for a target program through the operation interface; wherein the program adjustment instruction may include: a program adding instruction and a program deleting instruction. The program adding instruction is used to add one or more programs in the program database to the function display interface; the program deleting instruction is used to delete one or more programs on the function display interface.

[0036] S104. In response to the program adjustment instruction, the number of program icons on the function display interface is adjusted so that the user can control the laundry device based on the adjusted number of program icons on the function display interface.

[0037] In this step, the laundry device can adjust the number of program icons on the function display interface in response to the program adjustment instruction, so that the user can control the laundry device based on the adjusted number of program icons on the function display interface. Specifically, if the program adjustment instruction is a program adding instruction, the laundry device can determine whether the laundry device has the function corresponding to the target program according to the predetermined hardware configuration of the laundry device; if the laundry device has the function corresponding to the target program, the laundry device can add the program icon corresponding to the target program to the function display interface, and mark the program icon corresponding to the target program as added in the pre-constructed program database corresponding to the laundry device. Similarly, if the program adjustment instruction is a program deleting instruction, the laundry device can determine whether the target program is a deletable program according to the predetermined functional configuration of the laundry device; if the target program is a deletable program, the laundry device can delete the program icon corresponding to the target program on the function display interface, and mark the program icon corresponding to the target program as not added in the pre-constructed program database corresponding to the laundry device.

[0038] Generally, the programs in the program database may include but are not limited to the following types: 1) Standard wash: This program is a basic program for washing ordinary clothes. Generally, this program is suitable for clothes worn daily and can remove general stains. 2) Quick wash: This program is designed for fewer clothes and lighter stains. It usually completes the washing process in a shorter time and is suitable for situations where the demand is rapid. 3) Soft wash: This program is suitable for some more delicate clothes, such as wool or silk clothes. Its washing process is more gentle to avoid damage to clothes. 4) Prewash: This program is used for more stubborn stains on clothes. It will perform a short prewash before the formal washing process to better remove stains. 5) Rinse: This program is used to completely remove detergent residues from clothes. It is usually run after the standard washing program. 6) Dehydration: This program is used to remove as much water as possible from clothes to facilitate drying or drying. In addition, modern laundry equipment usually has other advanced functions and programs, such as temperature control, detergent feeding, intelligent sensing, etc. Specific programs and features may vary depending on the brand and model of your laundry appliance.

[0039] The control method of the laundry device proposed in the embodiment of the present application first receives the program selection instruction sent by the user for the target program; then displays the operation interface corresponding to the target program to the user in response to the program selection instruction; then receives the program adjustment instruction sent by the user for the target program through the operation interface; then adjusts the number of program icons on the function display interface in response to the program adjustment instruction, so that the user controls the laundry device based on the program icons after the adjusted number on the function display interface. That is to say, in the technical scheme of the present application, the user can adjust the program icons on the function display interface, so that the user can operate more conveniently. However, the types and numbers of programs of washing machines currently on the market are fixed. When using, the user can only select the appropriate program from the existing programs on the washing machine for washing or care, but these existing programs may not all be what the user really needs. Therefore, compared with the prior art, the control method of the laundry device proposed in the embodiment of the present application allows the user to adjust the program icon at any time in the user operation interface, so as to facilitate the user operation and meet the different needs of different users for the laundry device; and the technical scheme of the embodiment of the present application is simple and convenient to implement, easy to popularize, and has a wider range of application.

[0040] Embodiment 2

[0041] Figure 2 The second flow chart of the control method of the laundry appliance provided in the embodiment of the present application is further optimized and expanded based on the above technical solution, and can be combined with the above various optional implementation modes.

[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, the control method of the laundry device may include the following steps:

[0043] S201: Receive a program selection instruction sent by a user for a target program.

[0044] S202: In response to the program selection instruction, an operation interface corresponding to the target program is displayed to the user.

[0045] S203: receiving a program adding instruction sent by a user for a target program through an operation interface.

[0046] S204, judging whether the laundry device has the function corresponding to the target program according to the predetermined hardware configuration of the laundry device; if so, executing S205; otherwise, executing S206.

[0047] In this step, the laundry device can determine whether the laundry device has the function corresponding to the target program according to the predetermined hardware configuration; if the laundry device has the function corresponding to the target program, S205 is executed; if the laundry device does not have the function corresponding to the target program, S206 is executed. Since different laundry devices have different hardware configurations, the functions that can be supported may also be different. For example, some laundry devices only support basic functions; while some laundry devices can support basic functions and advanced functions at the same time. Specifically, the basic functions of the laundry device may include the following aspects: 1) Washing function: The main function of the laundry device is to clean clothes. It can remove dirt from dirty clothes by means of water flow, detergent and flipping. 2) Dehydration function: The laundry device is generally equipped with a dehydration function. After washing, it will remove the moisture in the clothes as much as possible by high-speed rotation to provide a faster drying effect. 3) Control and adjustment function: The laundry device usually has a control panel or button, which can adjust parameters such as washing time, speed, temperature, etc., and select according to different washing requirements. 4) Automated functions: Some advanced laundry equipment may have automated functions, such as automatic detergent addition, automatic detection of clothing load, automatic identification of clothing types, etc., to provide a more convenient user experience. 5) Cleaning and maintenance functions: Laundry equipment may also have some cleaning and maintenance functions, such as self-cleaning programs, drain cleaning, etc., to ensure the hygiene and performance of the equipment itself.

[0048] Advanced features of laundry equipment can include the following: 1) Smart control: Laundry equipment can allow users to remotely control and monitor the laundry process through mobile phone applications or Internet connections. Users can send instructions through their mobile phones to start or stop the laundry equipment, set the washing program, etc. 2) Automatic washing program: Laundry equipment is equipped with sensors and intelligent algorithms, which can automatically select the most suitable washing program based on the type and amount of clothes put in by the user. This can ensure better washing results and save water and energy. 3) Steam sterilization: Some laundry equipment has a steam sterilization function, which can release steam to kill bacteria, viruses and other harmful microorganisms during the washing process to ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of clothes. 4) Water and energy saving: Advanced laundry equipment is usually equipped with various water-saving and energy-saving technologies, such as water recycling, intelligent weight sensing, etc., to minimize water and energy consumption. 5) Softening system: The softening system can release softener during the washing process and adjust the amount of softener as needed to ensure that the clothes are softer and more comfortable after washing. 6) Anti-wrinkle function: The laundry equipment has an anti-wrinkle function, which will automatically enter the anti-wrinkle program after the washing process to prevent wrinkles on clothes and reduce the need for ironing. 7) Laundry load sensing: Laundry equipment can sense the load of clothes through sensors and adjust the washing program and time accordingly. This can avoid wasting water and energy.

[0049] Generally speaking, the hardware configuration of a laundry machine can include the following aspects: 1) Body: The body of a laundry machine is mainly composed of an outer shell, a panel, and an inner tank. The outer shell is generally made of metal or plastic, and the panel is equipped with control buttons, display screens, and other indicator lights. The inner tank is the part used to load clothes. 2) Motor: The motor of a laundry machine is used to drive the washing and drying process. Depending on the model and brand, the motor may be of different types, such as a universal motor, a variable frequency motor, or a direct drive motor. 3) Drum: The drum of a laundry machine is the part that completes the washing and drying operations. It is usually made of stainless steel or plastic, and has a certain number of washing trays or shallow protrusions inside to increase the contact area between clothes and water. 4) Accessories: Laundry machines are also equipped with some accessories, such as a detergent dispensing module, a drain pump, and a water inlet valve. The detergent dispensing module is used to automatically dispense detergent or softener, the drain pump is used to discharge the sewage after washing, and the water inlet valve is responsible for controlling the water intake of the laundry machine. 5) Sensors and control systems: Modern laundry machines are usually equipped with various sensors, such as water level sensors, temperature sensors, and weight sensors. These sensors can automatically control the working status and functions of laundry equipment by collecting and monitoring relevant data. 6) Other functions: Some high-end laundry equipment will also be equipped with other functions and configurations, such as steam ironing, energy-saving mode, disinfection, etc. These functions and configurations can provide more washing options and convenience.

[0050] S205: Add a program icon corresponding to the target program to the function display interface, and mark the program icon corresponding to the target program as added in a pre-built program database corresponding to the laundry device.

[0051] In this step, the laundry appliance can add the program icon corresponding to the target program to the function display interface, and mark the program icon corresponding to the target program as added in the pre-built program database corresponding to the laundry appliance. The program database is a database containing different types of laundry programs. These programs include different washing, rinsing, dehydration, and may also include special programs such as sterilization or softening. The laundry appliance can perform corresponding actions according to the program selected by the user to achieve a specific type of washing effect. The program database is usually developed and maintained by the manufacturer according to different washing needs and clothing types. Different brands and models of laundry appliances may provide different program options to meet the needs of different users. The purpose of the program database is to provide users with the option to choose the right program to wash different types of clothing. By selecting the right program, users can ensure that the clothes are properly cleaned and avoid damage. When using the laundry appliance, the user can select the right program according to the control panel or remote control on the laundry appliance, and adjust other settings such as temperature, rotation speed, etc. as needed. The laundry appliance will then perform the washing process according to the selected program and settings.

[0052] S206: Sending a first prompt message to the user to prompt the user that the laundry device does not have a function corresponding to the target program.

[0053] In this step, the laundry appliance may send a first prompt message to the user, which is used to prompt the user that the laundry appliance does not have the function corresponding to the target program. Specifically, the laundry appliance may inform the user that a certain function is unavailable through a prompt tone or sound prompt. For example, when the user adds an unavailable function, the laundry appliance may emit a warning sound or vibrate.

[0054] In a specific embodiment of the present application, the laundry device can also count the click frequency and click time of each program icon on the function display interface according to a predetermined period; then predict the user's laundry habits based on the click frequency and click time of each program icon; then automatically add the program icons associated with the user's laundry habits to the function display interface, and mark the program icons associated with the user's laundry habits as added in the pre-built program database corresponding to the laundry device.

[0055] The control method of the laundry device proposed in the embodiment of the present application first receives the program selection instruction sent by the user for the target program; then displays the operation interface corresponding to the target program to the user in response to the program selection instruction; then receives the program adjustment instruction sent by the user for the target program through the operation interface; then adjusts the number of program icons on the function display interface in response to the program adjustment instruction, so that the user controls the laundry device based on the program icons after the adjusted number on the function display interface. That is to say, in the technical scheme of the present application, the user can adjust the program icons on the function display interface, so that the user can operate more conveniently. However, the types and numbers of programs of washing machines currently on the market are fixed. When using, the user can only select the appropriate program from the existing programs on the washing machine for washing or care, but these existing programs may not all be what the user really needs. Therefore, compared with the prior art, the control method of the laundry device proposed in the embodiment of the present application allows the user to adjust the program icon at any time in the user operation interface, so as to facilitate the user operation and meet the different needs of different users for the laundry device; and the technical scheme of the embodiment of the present application is simple and convenient to implement, easy to popularize, and has a wider range of application.

[0056] Embodiment 3

[0057] Figure 3 The third flow chart of the control method of the laundry appliance provided in the embodiment of the present application is further optimized and expanded based on the above technical solution, and can be combined with the above various optional implementation modes.

[0058] like Figure 3As shown, the control method of the laundry device may include the following steps:

[0059] S301: Receive a program selection instruction sent by a user for a target program.

[0060] S302: In response to the program selection instruction, an operation interface corresponding to the target program is displayed to the user.

[0061] S303: receiving a program deletion instruction sent by a user for a target program through an operation interface.

[0062] S304, judging whether the target program is a deletable program according to the predetermined functional configuration of the laundry appliance; if so, executing S305; otherwise, executing S306.

[0063] In this step, the laundry device can determine whether the target program is a deletable program according to a predetermined functional configuration; if the target program is a deletable program, execute S305; if the target program is not a deletable program, execute S306. The deletable program of the laundry device refers to a laundry program that can be adjusted and changed at any time, and the user can choose different washing modes and times to complete the laundry according to their needs. These deletable programs are usually some common programs preset when the equipment leaves the factory, such as standard washing, quick washing, wool washing, etc., and the user can choose according to their needs. The non-deletable program refers to a fixed washing program in the equipment, which cannot be modified or deleted. These programs are usually set to ensure the safety and performance of the laundry equipment, such as washing mode, rinsing mode, dehydration mode, etc. Non-deletable programs are usually basic functions of the equipment and cannot be modified or deleted by the user.

[0064] S305: Deleting the program icon corresponding to the target program on the function display interface, and marking the program icon corresponding to the target program as not added in the pre-built program database corresponding to the laundry device.

[0065] S306: Send a second prompt message to the user to prompt the user that the function corresponding to the target program cannot be deleted.

[0066] In this step, the laundry appliance may send a second prompt message to the user to prompt the user that the function corresponding to the target program cannot be deleted. Specifically, the laundry appliance may inform the user that a certain function cannot be deleted through a prompt tone or voice prompt. For example, when the user deletes a certain program that cannot be deleted, the laundry appliance may emit a warning sound or vibrate.

[0067] In a specific embodiment of the present application, the laundry appliance can also count the click frequency and click time of each program icon on the function display interface according to a predetermined period; then judge whether each program icon meets the deletion condition based on the click frequency and click time of each program icon; if one or more program icons on the function display interface meet the deletion condition, the one or more program icons are automatically deleted on the function display interface, and the one or more program icons are marked as not added in the pre-built program database corresponding to the laundry appliance.

[0068] The control method of the laundry device proposed in the embodiment of the present application first receives the program selection instruction sent by the user for the target program; then displays the operation interface corresponding to the target program to the user in response to the program selection instruction; then receives the program adjustment instruction sent by the user for the target program through the operation interface; then adjusts the number of program icons on the function display interface in response to the program adjustment instruction, so that the user controls the laundry device based on the program icons after the adjusted number on the function display interface. That is to say, in the technical scheme of the present application, the user can adjust the program icons on the function display interface, so that the user can operate more conveniently. However, the types and numbers of programs of washing machines currently on the market are fixed. When using, the user can only select the appropriate program from the existing programs on the washing machine for washing or care, but these existing programs may not all be what the user really needs. Therefore, compared with the prior art, the control method of the laundry device proposed in the embodiment of the present application allows the user to adjust the program icon at any time in the user operation interface, so as to facilitate the user operation and meet the different needs of different users for the laundry device; and the technical scheme of the embodiment of the present application is simple and convenient to implement, easy to popularize, and has a wider range of application.

[0069] Embodiment 4

[0070] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the control device of the laundry equipment provided in the embodiment of the present application. Figure 4 As shown, the control device of the laundry equipment includes: a first receiving module 401, a display module 402, a second receiving module 403 and a control module 404; wherein,

[0071] The first receiving module 401 is used to receive a program selection instruction sent by a user for a target program;

[0072] The display module 402 is used to display the operation interface corresponding to the target program to the user in response to the program selection instruction;

[0073] The second receiving module 403 is used to receive a program adjustment instruction sent by the user to the target program through the operation interface;

[0074] The control module 404 is used to adjust the number of program icons on the function display interface in response to the program adjustment instruction, so that the user can control the laundry device based on the adjusted number of program icons on the function display interface.

[0075] The control device of the laundry appliance can execute the method provided in any embodiment of the present application, and has the corresponding functional modules and beneficial effects of the execution method. For technical details not described in detail in this embodiment, please refer to the control method of the laundry appliance provided in any embodiment of the present application.

[0076] Embodiment 5

[0077] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a laundry appliance 10 that can be used to implement an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The laundry appliance is intended to represent various forms of digital computers, such as laptop computers, desktop computers, workstations, personal digital assistants, servers, blade servers, mainframe computers, and other suitable computers. The laundry appliance 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 merely examples and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention described and / or claimed herein.

[0078] like Figure 5 As shown, the laundry 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 the 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 laundry 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.

[0079] A number of components in the laundry 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 laundry device 10 to exchange information / data with other devices through a computer network such as the Internet and / or various telecommunication networks.

[0080] 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, a digital signal processor (DSP), and any appropriate processor, controller, microcontroller, etc. The processor 11 executes the various methods and processes described above, such as a control method for a laundry appliance.

[0081] In some embodiments, the control method of the laundry device may 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 may be loaded and / or installed on the laundry 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 laundry device described above may be performed. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the processor 11 may be configured to execute the control method of the laundry device in any other appropriate manner (e.g., by means of firmware).

[0082] Various implementations 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 implementations can 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.

[0083] 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.

[0084] 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.

[0085] To provide interaction with a user, the systems and techniques described herein can be implemented on a laundry appliance 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 laundry appliance. Other types of devices can also be used to provide interaction with the user; for example, the feedback provided to the user can be any form of sensory feedback (e.g., visual feedback, auditory feedback, or tactile feedback); and input from the user can be received in any form (including acoustic input, voice input, or tactile input).

[0086] 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.

[0087] 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.

[0088] 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.

[0089] 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 control method for a laundry appliance, characterized in that: The method comprises: receiving a program selection instruction sent by a user for a target program; In response to the program selection instruction, displaying an operation interface corresponding to the target program to the user; Receiving, through the operation interface, a program adjustment instruction sent by the user for the target program; The number of program icons on the function display interface is adjusted in response to the program adjustment instruction, so that the user controls the laundry device based on the adjusted number of program icons on the function display interface.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that In response to the program adjustment instruction, adjusting the number of program icons on the function display interface includes: If the program adjustment instruction is a program adding instruction, judging whether the laundry appliance has the function corresponding to the target program according to the predetermined hardware configuration of the laundry appliance; If the laundry appliance has the function corresponding to the target program, the program icon corresponding to the target program is added to the function display interface, and the program icon corresponding to the target program is marked as added in the pre-built program database corresponding to the laundry appliance.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that In response to the program adjustment instruction, adjusting the number of program icons on the function display interface includes: If the program adjustment instruction is a program deletion instruction, determining whether the target program is a deletable program according to a predetermined functional configuration of the laundry appliance; If the target program is a deletable program, the program icon corresponding to the target program is deleted on the function display interface, and the program icon corresponding to the target program is marked as not added in the pre-built program database corresponding to the laundry device.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Before receiving a program selection instruction sent by a user for a target program, the method further includes: Obtaining the hardware configuration of the laundry device; wherein the hardware configuration includes but is not limited to at least one of the following: inner drum capacity, type of laundry, sensor type, energy efficiency level, and power; Determining the functions of the laundry device based on the hardware configuration; According to the functions of the laundry device, a program icon of the function of the laundry device is selected from a pre-constructed program database, and a program database corresponding to the laundry device is constructed based on the program icon of the function of the laundry device.

5. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The method further comprises: Counting the click frequency and click time of each program icon on the function display interface according to a predetermined period; predicting the user's laundry habits based on the click frequency and click time of each program icon; The program icon associated with the user's laundry habit is automatically added to the function display interface, and the program icon associated with the user's laundry habit is marked as added in a pre-built program database corresponding to the laundry device.

6. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that The method further comprises: Counting the click frequency and click time of each program icon on the function display interface according to a predetermined period; Determine whether each program icon meets the deletion condition according to the click frequency and click time of each program icon; If one or more program icons on the function display interface meet the deletion condition, the one or more program icons are automatically deleted on the function display interface, and the one or more program icons are marked as not added in the pre-built program database corresponding to the laundry appliance.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The method further comprises: Counting the click frequency and click time of each program icon on the function display interface according to a predetermined period; predicting the user's laundry habits based on the click frequency and click time of each program icon; Determining the priority of each program icon on the function display interface according to the laundry habits of the user; The order of the program icons on the function display interface is adjusted according to the priority of each program icon, so that the user can control the laundry device based on the program icons after the order is adjusted on the function display interface.

8. A control device for a laundry appliance, characterized in that: The device comprises: a first receiving module, a display module, a second receiving module and a control module; wherein, The first receiving module is used to receive a program selection instruction sent by a user for a target program; The display module is used to display the operation interface corresponding to the target program to the user in response to the program selection instruction; The second receiving module is used to receive a program adjustment instruction sent by the user to the target program through the operation interface; The control module is used to adjust the number of program icons on the function display interface in response to the program adjustment instruction, so that the user can control the laundry device based on the adjusted number of program icons on the function display interface.

9. A laundry device, characterized in that: include: one or more processors; a memory for storing one or more programs, When the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the one or more processors implement the control method for the laundry device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that: When the program is executed by a processor, the control method of the laundry device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is implemented.

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