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

Abstract

The invention discloses a washing machine control method and device, a washing machine and a storage medium. The method comprises the steps that the initial target heating temperature corresponding to clothes to be washed is determined, and water in a barrel of the washing machine is controlled to be heated according to the initial target heating temperature; the real-time actual temperature of water in the barrel is obtained, and the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the to-be-washed clothes is determined; when the real-time target heating temperature is inconsistent with the initial target heating temperature, determining the target heating temperature at the current moment, and determining the magnitude relationship between the real-time actual temperature and the target heating temperature at the current moment; and continuously heating or stopping heating the water in the barrel according to the size relationship. According to the technical scheme, the washing machine control method for conducting heating control on the washing water based on the determined real-time target heating temperature of the washing water is provided, the accuracy of the target heating temperature is effectively guaranteed, and the washing effect of clothes is effectively guaranteed on the basis of saving resources.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] At present, smart washing machines perform heating operations based on factory default settings, that is, heating the washing water at a fixed temperature. The fixed heating temperature causes the following problems: insufficient heating temperature, insufficient heating of the clothes, and poor washing effect; excessive heating temperature, which damages the clothes and wastes time, electricity, and other resources. Fixed heating temperature prevents the clothes from getting the best heating temperature based on the real-time environmental status. Inaccurate heating temperature affects the heating effect of the clothes and causes a bad experience for users. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention provides a washing machine control method, device, washing machine and storage medium, so as to provide a washing machine control method for controlling the heating of washing water based on determining the real-time target heating temperature of the washing water, thereby effectively ensuring the accuracy of the target heating temperature and effectively guaranteeing the washing effect of clothes on the basis of saving resources.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a washing machine control method is provided, the method comprising:

[0005] Determining an initial target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry, and controlling heating of water in the drum of the washing machine according to the initial target heating temperature;

[0006] Obtaining the real-time actual temperature of the water in the tub, and determining the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry;

[0007] When the real-time target heating temperature is inconsistent with the initial target heating temperature, determining the current target heating temperature, and determining the magnitude relationship between the real-time actual temperature and the current target heating temperature;

[0008] The water in the barrel is controlled to continue heating or stop heating according to the size relationship.

[0009] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a washing machine control device, the device comprising:

[0010] A first heating control module, used to determine an initial target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry, and control heating of water in the drum of the washing machine according to the initial target heating temperature;

[0011] A real-time target heating temperature determination module, used to obtain the real-time actual temperature of the water in the tub and determine the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry;

[0012] A size relationship determination module, used to determine the current target heating temperature when the real-time target heating temperature is inconsistent with the initial target heating temperature, and determine the size relationship between the real-time actual temperature and the current target heating temperature;

[0013] The second heating control module is used to control whether to continue heating or stop heating the water in the barrel according to the size relationship.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present invention, an electronic device is provided, the electronic device comprising:

[0015] at least one processor; and

[0016] a memory communicatively connected to the at least one processor; wherein,

[0017] 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 washing machine control method described in any embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] According to another aspect of the present invention, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein the computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions, and the computer instructions are used to enable a processor to implement the washing machine control method described in any embodiment of the present invention when executed.

[0019] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention determines the initial target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry, and controls the heating of the water in the drum of the washing machine according to the initial target heating temperature; obtains the real-time actual temperature of the water in the drum, and determines the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry; when the real-time target heating temperature is inconsistent with the initial target heating temperature, determines the target heating temperature at the current moment, and determines the magnitude relationship between the real-time actual temperature and the target heating temperature at the current moment; continues to heat or stops heating control of the water in the drum according to the magnitude relationship, solves the problem that the current washing machine heats the washing water at a default fixed temperature, which affects the washing effect of the clothes when the heating temperature is insufficient, and damages the clothes and wastes resources when the heating temperature is too high, and provides a washing machine control method for heating the washing water based on determining the real-time target heating temperature of the washing water, effectively ensures the accuracy of the target heating temperature, and effectively guarantees the washing effect of the clothes on the basis of saving resources.

[0020] 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

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 A flowchart of a washing machine control method provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2a A flowchart of another washing machine control method provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2b This is a schematic diagram of an application of a washing machine control method provided by Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a washing machine control device provided in Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a washing machine that implements the washing machine control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] Embodiment 1

[0030] Figure 1This is a flow chart of a washing machine control method provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. This embodiment is applicable to the case of controlling the heating of washing water. The method can be executed by a washing machine control device. The washing machine control device can be implemented in the form of hardware and / or software. The washing machine control device can be configured in the main controller of the washing machine. Figure 1 As shown, the method includes:

[0031] S110, determining an initial target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry, and controlling the heating of water in the drum of the washing machine according to the initial target heating temperature.

[0032] The initial target heating temperature may refer to a standard heating temperature of water in the tub based on the initial state of the laundry being placed in the washing machine. The initial state of the laundry may refer to clothing description information such as clothing material information and clothing type information of the laundry. The clothing material information may include, for example, cotton, linen, chemical fiber, and the clothing type may include, for example, long-sleeved and short-sleeved categories, season categories, and the like.

[0033] In this embodiment, before the washing machine performs the water intake and washing operation, the initial state of the laundry can be obtained and the corresponding initial target heating temperature can be determined for the laundry. After the water intake operation is performed, the water in the heating barrel is controlled according to the initial target heating temperature.

[0034] In an optional embodiment, determining the initial target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry may include: obtaining clothing description information of the laundry; querying a preset database for a standard heating temperature corresponding to the clothing description information, and determining the standard heating temperature as the initial target heating temperature.

[0035] The clothing description information may refer to clothing material information and clothing type information of the laundry, etc. The clothing material information and clothing type information may be obtained through image recognition technology or according to user input instructions.

[0036] Optionally, the clothing material information can also be automatically obtained in the following manner: Step 1, control the driving device of the washing machine to operate intermittently within a preset time period; Step 2, obtain the number of pulses generated each time the driving device stops running, and determine the clothing material information based on the number of pulses.

[0037] Furthermore, step 2 may include: when using a clothing detection device to detect clothing material of the laundry to be washed, obtaining a first type of pulse number generated each time the driving device stops running, and determining a first average pulse number based on each first type of pulse number; when using a clothing detection device to detect clothing weight of the laundry to be washed, obtaining a second type of pulse number generated each time the driving device stops running, and determining a second average pulse number based on each second type of pulse number; and determining the clothing material information in the clothing description information based on the difference between the first average pulse number and the second average pulse number.

[0038] The clothing detection device can be used as both a clothing quality sensor and a clothing quantity sensor. The operation of the clothing detection device is to control the driving device (such as the driving motor) of the washing machine to work in an intermittent power-on mode for about one minute (i.e., a preset time period). The induced electromotive force generated on the motor winding is used to generate a pulse signal through photoelectric isolation and comparative shaping. When performing clothing quality detection, the driving motor is controlled to work in an on-off mode for a period of time, and the number of pulses (i.e., the first type of pulse number) emitted by the clothing quantity sensor during each power-off period is detected and the average value (i.e., the first average pulse number) is calculated. When performing clothing quantity detection, the driving motor is controlled to work in an on-off mode for a period of time, and the number of pulses (i.e., the second type of pulse number) emitted by the clothing quantity sensor during each power-off period is detected and the average value (i.e., the second average pulse number) is calculated. The second average pulse number obtained when measuring the clothing quantity is subtracted from the first average pulse number obtained when measuring the clothing quality, and the clothing material information can be determined based on the difference between the two. For example, if the proportion of cotton fiber in the barrel is large, the difference in the number of pulses is large, and if the proportion of chemical fiber is large, the difference in the number of pulses is small.

[0039] The preset database may be a pre-built database containing the correspondence between clothing description information and standard heating temperatures. The correspondence in the database may be established through a large number of experiments.

[0040] In the above embodiment, the clothing material information and clothing type information of the laundry to be washed can be obtained, and based on the clothing material information and clothing type information, the standard heating temperature corresponding to the clothing material information and clothing type information can be queried from a preset database, and the standard heating temperature can be used as the initial target heating temperature of the laundry to be washed.

[0041] S120: Obtain the real-time actual temperature of the water in the tub, and determine the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry.

[0042] The real-time actual temperature and the real-time target heating temperature may be obtained once per unit time. For example, the actual temperature of the water in the tub may be obtained once per minute, and the target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry may be determined.

[0043] In this embodiment, the real-time actual temperature of the water in the tub can be monitored per set unit time, and the real-time target heating temperature can be determined for the laundry.

[0044] Optionally, a preset temperature detection device may be used to detect the real-time actual temperature of the water in the barrel.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, determining the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry may include: obtaining the detergent type and the real-time dirtiness of the laundry; and performing weighted summation of the clothing material information, the detergent type, and the real-time dirtiness to determine the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry.

[0046] The type of detergent may be obtained through an input command from a user. The real-time dirtiness of the laundry may be obtained, for example, through image recognition technology or through a multi-spectral sensor.

[0047] In this embodiment, the real-time target heating temperature can be determined by F(x)=a1*f1(x)+a2*f2(x)+a3*f3(x). Wherein, F(x) represents the real-time target heating temperature; f1(x), f2(x) and f3(x) respectively represent the corresponding relationship between clothing material information, real-time dirtiness of clothing, detergent type and heating temperature; a1, a2 and a3 respectively represent the heating temperature weight coefficient of clothing material information, real-time dirtiness of clothing and detergent type, and a1+a2+a3=1.

[0048] S130. When the real-time target heating temperature is inconsistent with the initial target heating temperature, determine the current target heating temperature, and determine the magnitude relationship between the real-time actual temperature and the current target heating temperature.

[0049] In this embodiment, if it is determined that the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry is inconsistent with the initial target heating temperature, the current target heating temperature can be determined, and it can be determined whether the real-time actual temperature exceeds the current target heating temperature.

[0050] S140, continuing to heat the water in the barrel or stopping heating control according to the size relationship.

[0051] In this embodiment, the next step of heating control method for the water in the barrel can be determined based on the result of determining whether the real-time actual temperature exceeds the target heating temperature at the current moment.

[0052] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention determines the initial target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry, and controls the heating of the water in the drum of the washing machine according to the initial target heating temperature; obtains the real-time actual temperature of the water in the drum, and determines the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry; when the real-time target heating temperature is inconsistent with the initial target heating temperature, determines the target heating temperature at the current moment, and determines the magnitude relationship between the real-time actual temperature and the target heating temperature at the current moment; continues to heat or stops heating control of the water in the drum according to the magnitude relationship, solves the problem that the current washing machine heats the washing water at a default fixed temperature, which affects the washing effect of the clothes when the heating temperature is insufficient, and damages the clothes and wastes resources when the heating temperature is too high, and provides a washing machine control method for heating the washing water based on determining the real-time target heating temperature of the washing water, effectively ensures the accuracy of the target heating temperature, and effectively guarantees the washing effect of the clothes on the basis of saving resources.

[0053] Embodiment 2

[0054] Figure 2a This is a flowchart of another washing machine control method provided by the second embodiment of the present invention. Based on the above embodiments, this embodiment refines the operation of continuing to heat or stopping heating the water in the tub according to the size relationship, and further adds operations. Figure 2a As shown, the method includes:

[0055] S210: Determine an initial target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry, and control heating of water in the drum of the washing machine according to the initial target heating temperature.

[0056] S220: Obtain the real-time actual temperature of the water in the tub, and determine the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry.

[0057] S230. When the real-time target heating temperature is inconsistent with the initial target heating temperature, determine the current target heating temperature, and determine the magnitude relationship between the real-time actual temperature and the current target heating temperature.

[0058] Optionally, when the real-time target heating temperature is inconsistent with the initial target heating temperature, determining the target heating temperature at the current moment may include: determining the difference between the real-time target heating temperature and the initial target heating temperature; if the difference is less than or equal to a preset temperature difference threshold, determining the initial target heating temperature as the target heating temperature at the current moment; if the difference is greater than the preset temperature difference threshold, determining the real-time target heating temperature as the target heating temperature at the current moment.

[0059] It can be understood that if the change difference of the real-time target heating temperature does not exceed the preset temperature difference threshold, the real-time target heating temperature may not be updated, and if the change difference exceeds the preset temperature difference threshold, the real-time target heating temperature may be updated.

[0060] For example, assuming that the preset temperature difference threshold is 2°C, if the real-time target heating temperature at the current detection moment is 30°C, and the real-time target heating temperature at the next detection moment is 40°C, the difference between the two is 10°C, 10°C>2°C, and the current target heating temperature of the laundry needs to be updated from 30°C to 40°C. If the target heating temperature at the current detection moment is 30°C, and the real-time target heating temperature at the next detection moment is 29°C, the difference between the two is 1°C, 1°C<2°C, and the current target heating temperature does not need to be updated to 29°C, that is, it can remain at 30°C.

[0061] S240: When the real-time actual temperature is less than or equal to the current target heating temperature, the control continues to heat the water in the tub and returns to the operation of determining the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry.

[0062] S250: When the real-time actual temperature is greater than the current target heating temperature, the control stops heating the water in the tub and returns to the operation of determining the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry.

[0063] For example, if the initial target heating temperature of the laundry is determined to be 30°C based on the clothing material information and clothing type information, and the real-time target heating temperature is subsequently determined to be 40°C based on the clothing material information, detergent type and real-time dirtiness of the laundry, and the real-time actual temperature of the water in the tub is 25°C at this time, then the initial target heating temperature of the laundry is inconsistent with the real-time target heating temperature, and the real-time actual temperature is less than the real-time target heating temperature, then the initial target heating temperature can be updated to the real-time target heating temperature of 40°C, and the water in the tub continues to be heated, and the new real-time target heating temperature is determined at the next detection time point.

[0064] S260: When the real-time target heating temperature is consistent with the initial target heating temperature, the control continues to heat the water in the tub, and returns to the operation of determining the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry.

[0065] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the washing machine control method of the present invention, Figure 2b An application schematic diagram of a washing machine control method is provided.

[0066] Get the initial information of the laundry (i.e., clothing description information such as clothing material information and clothing type information), get the initial target heating temperature and heat it with water, calculate the real-time target heating temperature, and determine whether the real-time target heating temperature is consistent with the initial target heating temperature. If they are consistent, continue heating until the heating process ends. If they are inconsistent, update the target heating temperature according to the error control algorithm (i.e., if the change difference of the real-time target heating temperature does not exceed the preset temperature difference threshold, the real-time target heating temperature may not be updated; if the change difference exceeds the preset temperature difference threshold, the real-time target heating temperature may be updated). Get the real-time actual temperature. If the real-time actual temperature is greater than the real-time target heating temperature, suspend heating and return to the operation of calculating the real-time target heating temperature. Otherwise, continue heating and return to the operation of calculating the real-time target heating temperature.

[0067] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention determines the initial target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry, and controls the heating of the water in the drum of the washing machine according to the initial target heating temperature; obtains the real-time actual temperature of the water in the drum, and determines the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry; when the real-time target heating temperature is inconsistent with the initial target heating temperature, determines the target heating temperature at the current moment, and determines the magnitude relationship between the real-time actual temperature and the target heating temperature at the current moment; when the magnitude relationship is that the real-time actual temperature is less than or equal to the real-time target heating temperature, updates the initial target heating temperature to the real-time target heating temperature, controls the continued heating of the water in the drum, and returns to the operation of determining the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry; when the magnitude relationship is that the real-time actual temperature is greater than the real-time target heating temperature, controls the stopping of the heating of the water in the drum, and returns to the operation of determining the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry; when the real-time target heating temperature is consistent with the initial target heating temperature, controls the continued heating of the water in the drum, and returns to the operation of determining the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry. The invention solves the problem that the current washing machine heats the washing water at a default fixed temperature, which affects the washing effect of the clothes when the heating temperature is insufficient, and damages the clothes and wastes resources when the heating temperature is too high. A washing machine control method is provided for controlling the heating of the washing water based on determining the real-time target heating temperature of the washing water, which effectively ensures the accuracy of the target heating temperature and effectively guarantees the washing effect of the clothes on the basis of saving resources.

[0068] Embodiment 3

[0069] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a washing machine control device provided by Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Figure 3 As shown, the device includes: a first heating control module 310, a real-time target heating temperature determination module 320, a size relationship determination module 330, and a second heating control module 340. Among them:

[0070] The first heating control module 310 is used to determine an initial target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry, and control heating of the water in the drum of the washing machine according to the initial target heating temperature;

[0071] A real-time target heating temperature determination module 320 is used to obtain the real-time actual temperature of the water in the tub and determine the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry;

[0072] A size relationship determination module 330, for determining the current target heating temperature when the real-time target heating temperature is inconsistent with the initial target heating temperature, and determining the size relationship between the real-time actual temperature and the current target heating temperature;

[0073] The second heating control module 340 is used to control whether to continue heating or stop heating the water in the barrel according to the size relationship.

[0074] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention determines the initial target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry, and controls the heating of the water in the drum of the washing machine according to the initial target heating temperature; obtains the real-time actual temperature of the water in the drum, and determines the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry; when the real-time target heating temperature is inconsistent with the initial target heating temperature, determines the target heating temperature at the current moment, and determines the magnitude relationship between the real-time actual temperature and the target heating temperature at the current moment; continues to heat or stops heating control of the water in the drum according to the magnitude relationship, solves the problem that the current washing machine heats the washing water at a default fixed temperature, which affects the washing effect of the clothes when the heating temperature is insufficient, and damages the clothes and wastes resources when the heating temperature is too high, and provides a washing machine control method for heating the washing water based on determining the real-time target heating temperature of the washing water, effectively ensures the accuracy of the target heating temperature, and effectively guarantees the washing effect of the clothes on the basis of saving resources.

[0075] Optionally, the first heating control module 310 may include:

[0076] A clothing description information acquisition submodule is used to acquire clothing description information of the laundry to be washed; the clothing description information includes clothing material information and clothing type information;

[0077] an initial target heating temperature determination submodule, configured to query a preset database for a standard heating temperature corresponding to the clothing description information, and determine the standard heating temperature as the initial target heating temperature;

[0078] Wherein, the preset database stores the corresponding relationship between the clothing description information and the standard heating temperature.

[0079] Optionally, the clothing description information acquisition submodule may include:

[0080] a driving device control unit, used to control the driving device of the washing machine to operate intermittently within a preset time period;

[0081] a clothing material information acquisition unit, configured to acquire the number of pulses generated each time the driving device stops operating, and determine the clothing material information according to the number of pulses;

[0082] The clothing type information acquiring unit is used to acquire the clothing type information by using image recognition technology.

[0083] Optionally, the clothing material information acquisition unit may be specifically used for:

[0084] When the clothing material of the laundry is detected by the clothing detection device, the number of first-type pulses generated each time the driving device stops running is obtained, and a first average number of pulses is determined according to each number of the first-type pulses;

[0085] When the laundry weight of the laundry is detected by the laundry detection device, the number of second-type pulses generated each time the driving device stops running is obtained, and a second average number of pulses is determined according to each number of the second-type pulses;

[0086] The clothing material information in the clothing description information is determined according to a difference between the first average pulse number and the second average pulse number.

[0087] Optionally, the real-time target heating temperature determination module 320 may be specifically used for:

[0088] Using a preset temperature detection device to detect the real-time actual temperature of the water in the barrel;

[0089] Obtaining a detergent type and a real-time degree of dirtiness of the laundry;

[0090] The clothing material information, the detergent type and the real-time dirtiness are weightedly summed to determine the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry.

[0091] Optionally, the second heating control module 340 may be specifically used for:

[0092] When the magnitude relationship is that the real-time actual temperature is less than or equal to the real-time target heating temperature, the initial target heating temperature is updated to the real-time target heating temperature, and the water in the tub is controlled to continue to be heated, and the operation of determining the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry is returned to;

[0093] When the magnitude relationship is that the real-time actual temperature is greater than the real-time target heating temperature, the control stops heating the water in the tub and returns to the operation of determining the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry.

[0094] Optionally, the washing machine control device further includes a third control heating module, which is used to:

[0095] When the real-time target heating temperature is consistent with the initial target heating temperature, the control continues to heat the water in the tub, and returns to the operation of determining the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry.

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

[0097] Embodiment 4

[0098] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a washing machine 400 that can be used to implement an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The components, their connections and relationships, and their functions shown herein are merely examples and are not intended to limit implementation of the present invention described and / or claimed herein.

[0099] like Figure 4 As shown, the washing machine 400 includes at least one processor 401, and a memory connected to the at least one processor 401, such as a read-only memory (ROM) 402, a random access memory (RAM) 403, etc., wherein the memory stores a computer program that can be executed by at least one processor, and the processor 401 can perform various appropriate actions and processes according to the computer program stored in the read-only memory (ROM) 402 or the computer program loaded from the storage unit 408 to the random access memory (RAM) 403. In the RAM 403, various programs and data required for the operation of the washing machine 400 can also be stored. The processor 401, the ROM 402, and the RAM 403 are connected to each other through a bus 404. An input / output (I / O) interface 405 is also connected to the bus 404.

[0100] A number of components in the washing machine 400 are connected to the I / O interface 405, including: an input unit 406, such as a keyboard, a mouse, etc.; an output unit 407, such as various types of displays, speakers, etc.; a storage unit 408, such as a disk, an optical disk, etc.; and a communication unit 409, such as a network card, a modem, a wireless communication transceiver, etc. The communication unit 409 allows the washing machine 400 to exchange information / data with other devices through a computer network such as the Internet and / or various telecommunication networks.

[0101] The processor 401 may be a variety of general and / or special processing components with processing and computing capabilities. Some examples of the processor 401 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 401 performs the various methods and processes described above, such as a washing machine control method.

[0102] In some embodiments, the washing machine control method may be implemented as a computer program, which is tangibly contained in a computer-readable storage medium, such as a storage unit 408. In some embodiments, part or all of the computer program may be loaded and / or installed on the washing machine 400 via the ROM 402 and / or the communication unit 409. When the computer program is loaded into the RAM 403 and executed by the processor 401, one or more steps of the washing machine control method described above may be performed. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the processor 401 may be configured to perform the washing machine control method in any other appropriate manner (e.g., by means of firmware).

[0103] 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.

[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 an electronic 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 a pointing device (e.g., a mouse or trackball) through which the user can provide input to the electronic device. Other types of devices may also be used to provide interaction with the 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 washing machine control method, characterized in that: include: Determining an initial target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry, and controlling heating of water in the drum of the washing machine according to the initial target heating temperature; Obtaining the real-time actual temperature of the water in the tub, and determining the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry; When the real-time target heating temperature is inconsistent with the initial target heating temperature, determining the current target heating temperature, and determining the magnitude relationship between the real-time actual temperature and the current target heating temperature; The water in the barrel is controlled to continue heating or stop heating according to the size relationship.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Determining an initial target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry, including: Acquire clothing description information of the laundry; the clothing description information includes clothing material information and clothing type information; querying a preset database for a standard heating temperature corresponding to the clothing description information, and determining the standard heating temperature as the initial target heating temperature; Wherein, the preset database stores the corresponding relationship between the clothing description information and the standard heating temperature.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that Obtaining clothing description information of the laundry, including: Controlling the driving device of the washing machine to operate intermittently within a preset time period; Acquire the number of pulses generated each time the driving device stops running, and determine the clothing material information according to the number of pulses; The clothing type information is obtained using image recognition technology.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that Acquiring the number of pulses generated each time the driving device stops running, and determining the clothing material information according to the number of pulses, including: When the clothing material of the laundry is detected by the clothing detection device, the number of first-type pulses generated each time the driving device stops running is obtained, and a first average number of pulses is determined according to each number of the first-type pulses; When the laundry weight of the laundry is detected by the laundry detection device, the number of second-type pulses generated each time the driving device stops running is obtained, and a second average number of pulses is determined according to each number of the second-type pulses; The clothing material information in the clothing description information is determined according to a difference between the first average pulse number and the second average pulse number.

5. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that: Obtaining the real-time actual temperature of the water in the tub and determining the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry includes: Using a preset temperature detection device to detect the real-time actual temperature of the water in the barrel; Obtaining a detergent type and a real-time degree of dirtiness of the laundry; The clothing material information, the detergent type and the real-time dirtiness are weightedly summed to determine the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that When the real-time target heating temperature is inconsistent with the initial target heating temperature, determining the current target heating temperature includes: determining a difference between the real-time target heating temperature and the initial target heating temperature; If the difference is less than or equal to a preset temperature difference threshold, the initial target heating temperature is determined as the current target heating temperature; If the difference is greater than the preset temperature difference threshold, the real-time target heating temperature is determined as the current target heating temperature.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The step of continuing to heat or stopping heating the water in the barrel according to the size relationship includes: When the magnitude relationship is that the real-time actual temperature is less than or equal to the current target heating temperature, the control continues to heat the water in the tub, and returns to the operation of determining the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry; When the magnitude relationship is that the real-time actual temperature is greater than the current target heating temperature, the control stops heating the water in the tub and returns to the operation of determining the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry.

8. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: When the real-time target heating temperature is consistent with the initial target heating temperature, the control continues to heat the water in the tub, and returns to the operation of determining the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry.

9. A washing machine control device, characterized in that: include: A first heating control module, used to determine an initial target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry, and control heating of water in the drum of the washing machine according to the initial target heating temperature; A real-time target heating temperature determination module, used to obtain the real-time actual temperature of the water in the tub and determine the real-time target heating temperature corresponding to the laundry; A size relationship determination module, used to determine the current target heating temperature when the real-time target heating temperature is inconsistent with the initial target heating temperature, and determine the size relationship between the real-time actual temperature and the current target heating temperature; The second heating control module is used to control whether to continue heating or stop heating the water in the barrel according to the size relationship.

10. A washing machine, characterized in that: include: at least one processor; as well as 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 washing machine control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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