Washing machine control method capable of dynamically selecting languages and matching programs

Abstract

According to the control method of the washing machine capable of dynamically selecting the language and the matching program, the washing machine comprises a display panel, the display panel is provided with a program menu bar, in an initial state, a corresponding washing and care program is selected from a program database according to clothes information in a clothes database, and the selectable washing and care program is added and displayed in the program menu bar; after a washing and care program to be executed is selected from the selectable washing and care programs, the corresponding instructions are displayed on the display panel, and / or the corresponding instructions are displayed when the selectable washing and care programs are browsed; the control method further comprises the step of correspondingly adding the washing and care programs to the selectable washing and care programs according to the clothes information of the newly added clothes in the clothes database, so that the method of automatically matching the washing and care programs according to the user requirements is realized to adapt to different requirements of various users and the requirements of the same user in different stages, and the user experience is improved. And more comfortable experience is brought to the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular, relates to a control method for a washing machine capable of dynamically selecting a language and matching a program. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards improve, consumers have higher and higher requirements for household appliances. Washing machines are common household laundry equipment. Washing machines have a display unit that displays the relevant working status or washing schedule, which can be used for various functions and menu displays. However, due to different countries of use, the language of the function and menu bar is manually limited, and users cannot change the display language, or cannot change it multiple times, which brings inconvenience to users' lives. Different languages ​​are set according to different exporting countries during production, and read-only memory must be added, which reduces production efficiency and increases production costs.

[0003] The languages, functions, programs and quantities of washing machines on the market are fixed. Users can only choose the appropriate program from the existing programs on the washing machine to wash or care for their clothes in the current language. However, not all of these existing programs are what users really need, and what users really need may not be reflected in the washing machine interface. Moreover, when the washing machine is sold to other countries, the washing machine layout often needs to be redesigned according to the language of the country to be sold. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and to provide a control method for a washing machine capable of dynamically selecting a language and matching a program.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0006] A control method for a washing machine capable of dynamically selecting a language and matching a program, the washing machine comprising a display panel, the display panel being provided with a program menu bar, in an initial state, selecting a corresponding washing and care program from a program database according to clothing information in a clothing database, and adding selectable washing and care programs to be displayed in the program menu bar;

[0007] After selecting a washing and care program to be executed from the selectable washing and care programs, the corresponding instructions for use are displayed on the display panel, and / or the corresponding instructions for use are displayed when browsing the selectable washing and care programs.

[0008] Furthermore, the control method also includes: adding a washing and care program to the selectable washing and care programs according to the clothing information of the newly added clothing in the clothing database.

[0009] Furthermore, when at least one type of clothing that is different from the original clothing type is added, a new optional washing and care program is added accordingly, and the original unnecessary washing and care program can be deleted.

[0010] Furthermore, the instructions for use of the washing and care program include at least prompt information about the type of clothing applicable to the washing and care program, the washing water temperature, the type of detergent that can be used, the time for washing and care, and the washing and care methods.

[0011] Furthermore, when there is new clothing information, adding a washing program includes the following steps:

[0012] Detection of newly added clothing information;

[0013] Intelligently match washing and care programs based on clothing information;

[0014] Whether to add the selected washing and care program to the selectable washing and care programs;

[0015] If yes, add and update the optional washing and care programs;

[0016] If not, manually select a washing and care program from the program database and add it to the selectable washing and care programs;

[0017] Update the optional washing programs.

[0018] Furthermore, after the washing machine matches the new optional washing and care program according to the clothing information of the newly added clothing, the newly added optional washing and care program will be displayed in the program menu bar when the washing machine is used next time.

[0019] Furthermore, after selecting a washing and care program to be executed, and / or when browsing the selectable washing and care programs, the display panel displays precautions corresponding to the instructions for use of the washing and care program, including at least color mixing, stain treatment, and temperature adjustment.

[0020] Furthermore, all functions and program databases correspond to all language types of the countries to which the washing machine can be exported. If the washing machine needs to be shipped to different countries, the program library of the corresponding language is set in advance.

[0021] Furthermore, the method for collecting clothing information includes: the device side intelligently collects information of items with electronic tags placed in the closet by the user, and the information of clothing without tags can be manually added, and after adding, it is classified and stored in the clothing database.

[0022] Further, the matching program system includes: a display module, a clothing database module, a program database module, a control module, and a communication module;

[0023] The display module is used to display the program menu bar and the instructions for use of the washing and care program;

[0024] The clothing database module is used to store clothing information;

[0025] The program database module is used to store selectable washing and care programs;

[0026] The control module is used to control the washing program of the washing machine;

[0027] The communication module is used for the washing machine to communicate with other devices.

[0028] After adopting the above technical scheme, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0029] 1. This washing machine can match one or more selectable washing and care programs according to the clothing information. When washing or caring for clothes, there is no need to display all the washing and care programs at once. The selectable washing and care programs can be displayed according to the clothing information. After selection, the corresponding instructions for use of the program will be displayed in the program menu bar. This function reduces the time for users to select washing and care programs. The instructions for use of washing and care programs are directly displayed in the program menu bar, allowing users to check washing and care methods, washing and care time and other information in time, thereby improving user experience, reducing instruction manual costs, and providing users with more convenient services.

[0030] 2. According to the different needs of various users or the needs of the same user at different stages, the user's clothing information can be collected through the smart terminal device. The washing machine program database will match the appropriate washing and care program to the selectable washing and care program according to the clothing information of the newly added clothes. If you are not satisfied with the automatically matched washing and care program or do not need it, you can manually add or delete it. Washing machines that can automatically match programs provide users with more convenient services and provide more comprehensive washing and care programs to meet user needs.

[0031] 3. The purpose of the present invention is to design a washing machine program database, which contains all the languages ​​of the countries to which the washing machine can be exported. If it needs to be shipped to different countries, the program library of the corresponding language is set in advance to provide customized services for users and bring users a more comfortable experience.

[0032] The specific implementation modes of the present invention are further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] The accompanying drawings are part of the present invention and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. In the accompanying drawings:

[0034] Figure 1It is a flow chart for adding washing and care procedures;

[0035] Figure 2 It is another way to add a washing and care program flow chart.

[0036] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but are intended to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention but are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "inside", "outside", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0039] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "contacted", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0040] The present invention provides a control method for a washing machine capable of dynamically selecting a language and matching a program, wherein the washing machine is provided with a display panel, the display panel is provided with a program menu bar, the washing program of the washing machine is stored in a program database, and the clothing information is stored in the clothing database. When the washing machine leaves the factory, the display panel displays default functions and program options, and at the same time, all available functions and program databases are matched according to its hardware configuration. Preferably, in the initial state, the corresponding washing program is selected from the program database according to the clothing information in the clothing database, and the optional washing program is added and displayed in the program menu bar.

[0041] In this embodiment, the washing and care program is automatically matched according to the clothing information of the newly added clothing in the clothing database and added to the selectable washing and care program. The clothing information added or identified in the clothing database includes at least the material, size, and color information of the clothing, and the clothing material information may include at least one of cotton, linen, silk, down, woolen cloth, leather, chemical fiber, blended, mercerized cotton, chiffon, mulberry silk, viscose, acetate fiber, polyester, nylon, polypropylene, spandex, vinylon, pure linen fine spinning, summer cloth, interwoven linen fabric, paisley, gabardine, plush, melton, cashmere, khaki, mohair, cotton and linen blended, polyester and linen blended, silk, silk, tencel, acrylic, polyester and cotton blended, and polyester and silk blended.

[0042] The speed of the washing machine drum, the temperature inside the drum, the washing time, the water quality, and the washing method will affect the washing and care effect of the clothes. Therefore, different washing and care programs should be matched according to different clothing information to avoid damage to the clothes due to washing and care problems. For example, the washing and care methods for down clothes and silk clothes are different in terms of drum speed, water temperature, and water quality. Therefore, in order to improve the accuracy of the washing and care programs matched by the system, it is necessary to match them according to the clothing information of the clothes.

[0043] The washing program of the washing machine is stored in the program database. The program database can be stored in the control board or main board of the washing machine and managed by chips and memory, or it can be stored in a cloud server and managed by a mobile phone application.

[0044] The clothing information is stored in a clothing database, which can be stored in a cloud server or a smart terminal device. The washing machine obtains the clothing information by communicating with the cloud server or the smart terminal device. It can also be stored in a washing machine control board, which identifies the clothing information through an algorithm and matches the washing program.

[0045] The clothing information automatically identified by the smart terminal device can be identified and added based on the label information of the clothing in the user's wardrobe. The information of clothing without labels and / or clothing with labels but unrecognizable can be added manually. For example: the smart terminal device scans the label information of clothing. The scanned information includes at least material, size, and color information. It can be added individually or multiple clothes can be scanned and selected to be added together. For clothing information of unlabeled clothing, at least three types of clothing information including but not limited to material, color, and applicable season are added according to the characteristics of the clothing. The clothing database classifies and saves the clothing according to the acquired clothing information.

[0046] The intelligent terminal device reads the label information of the newly added clothes at least twice and uses it as the corresponding clothes information for each time, and selects the repeated information in the corresponding clothes information for each time as the final clothes information. The program database matches at least one optional washing and care program according to the final clothes information, thereby improving the accuracy of automatic matching and meeting the different washing and care needs of users.

[0047] The method of adding washing and care programs can be based on the different needs of different users for clothes, or the same user's needs for clothes at different stages to obtain clothing information and add them. A method for automatically matching washing and care programs is provided. The washing machine program database detects whether there is clothing information of newly added clothes in the clothing database to judge and match the washing and care programs; if there are newly added clothes, the selectable washing and care programs are automatically matched according to the clothing information; the newly added washing and care programs can be directly updated in the selectable washing and care programs or the user can choose whether to add them; if added, the selectable washing and care programs are updated; otherwise, the matching program is cancelled. The user manually selects a washing and care program from the washing machine program database and adds it to the selectable washing and care programs, and the program menu bar updates the selectable washing and care programs;

[0048] When at least one type of clothing that is different from the original clothing information is added to the clothing database, the system will match the washing and care programs again, and add new optional washing and care programs accordingly. At the same time, the original unnecessary washing and care programs can be deleted. The clothing information in the clothing database includes at least one or more information, including but not limited to the material, color, size, etc. of the clothing. For example: when the material of the newly added clothing is wool or cashmere, but the user does not have such clothing information in the clothing database at this time, wool and cashmere clothing belong to the newly added category of clothing information, and the optional washing and care programs are automatically matched from the program database for the user to select and add. Different types of clothing of the user correspond to different washing and care programs, which can improve the user experience.

[0049] When different users or the same user have special needs for functions and washing programs, they can add washing programs from the program database or delete the selected washing programs at any time. For example, when a user gets married, she buys this washing machine, which is suitable for young people but does not include the washing and sterilization programs required for baby clothes. After the user has a baby, she needs washing and sterilization programs for baby clothes. Then, she can select the corresponding programs from the function and program database corresponding to the model to meet the different needs of users for washing machines at different stages.

[0050] Season-related washing and care programs, in addition to adding washing and care programs based on clothing information, also need to comprehensively match the seasonal changes to the appropriate washing and care programs. For example, if it is detected that it is summer, the user's clothes are thin and generally need to be changed and washed on the same day, the user will be matched with a quick wash program based on this situation; if it is detected that it is winter and the user has many down jackets, the user will be matched with a special down jacket washing program. Washing and care programs not related to the season can be added according to the clothing information of the clothes in the clothing database.

[0051] If there is clothing information of newly added clothing in the clothing database, the washing and care programs are matched from the program database according to the clothing information of the newly added clothing in the clothing database, added to the selectable washing and care programs and displayed in the program menu bar. When the user uses the washing machine again, the newly added selectable washing and care programs are displayed in the program menu bar. The display method can be a new logo or an unread prompt in the program menu bar. The new logo can be marked with a special symbol or a different color font. After viewing, the user can choose whether to mark it as read or the special symbol will be automatically cancelled or automatically marked as read after viewing. This allows users to accurately distinguish which are the newly added washing and care programs.

[0052] The washing and care programs in the program database can be directly updated in the selectable washing and care programs according to the clothing information. Or the user can choose whether to add, delete or move the washing and care programs before updating to the selectable washing and care programs according to their actual usage. Or the user can manually select and add washing and care programs according to the clothing information, providing users with a variety of options.

[0053] In this embodiment, the automatically matched or manually added optional washing and care programs can be deleted or moved as needed. When you need to delete or move the program position, first check the added optional washing and care programs, select the washing and care programs to be deleted and delete them, or select the washing and care programs to be moved and move them to any position.

[0054] In this embodiment, the washing and care program is provided with instructions for use. After selecting the washing and care program to be executed from the selectable washing and care programs, the corresponding instructions for use will be displayed on the display panel, and / or the corresponding instructions for use will be displayed when browsing the selectable washing and care programs. The instructions for use include but are not limited to the scope of clothing applicable to the washing and care program, the temperature of the washing water, the type of detergent that can be used, the washing and care time, the washing and care methods, and / or the instructions for use of the washing and care program include but are not limited to the washing and care methods for color mixing, stain treatment, and temperature adjustment. This method of displaying the instructions for use in the program menu bar before executing the washing and care program reduces the user's self-search query time, can timely understand the washing and care program, and avoid unnecessary trouble caused by using the wrong program. For example: if the user selects the program "speed wash 15 minutes", the user can understand the washing program before washing and then display the scope of application after the program name, which is suitable for washing clothes that are not too dirty. Displaying the contents of the instructions for use on the washing machine display panel is convenient for users and can reduce the cost of the manual.

[0055] When clothes need to be washed or cared for, the control module automatically selects a washing and care program according to the clothing information of all clothes to be washed. The washing and care programs include but are not limited to large-piece washing, small-piece washing, speed washing, standard washing, single-piece washing, and mixed washing. One or more washing and care programs are matched according to the clothing information. The user selects which washing and care program according to his needs. The washing machine system will analyze which clothes are suitable for mixed washing based on the clothing information of the clothes in the clothing database. When the clothes that the user needs to wash cannot meet the requirements of mixed washing, the user will be prompted that this type of clothes is not suitable for mixed washing.

[0056] When the user buys new clothes, the device scans the clothing label information, updates the clothing database, and sends the new clothing instructions to the program database. After receiving the new clothing instructions, the program database automatically matches the corresponding washing and care programs, updates the selectable washing and care programs, and can view new logos or unread prompts in the program menu bar, which means the match is successful; if the newly matched washing and care program conflicts with the already matched selectable washing and care program, it needs to be matched again based on other information about the clothes, and the user needs to confirm whether to add it to the selectable washing and care programs.

[0057] The matching program system includes: a display module, a clothing database module, a program database module, a matching program module, a control module, and a communication module; the clothing database module stores clothing information, the program database module stores washing and care programs, the matching module matches the corresponding washing and care programs according to the clothing information in the clothing database, the communication module enables the washing machine to communicate with other equipment ends, and the control module controls the accuracy and timeliness of the matching program according to the clothing information of the clothing.

[0058] The program database also includes all the languages ​​of the countries to which this washing machine can be exported. If it needs to be shipped to different countries, the program library of the corresponding language must be set in advance; the program database also includes all the washing and care programs applicable to this washing machine.

[0059] The language type of the washing machine can be preset at the factory, or the user can select the multi-language mode or change the language type according to the needs after purchase. For example, if it is sold to France, the language type is set to French, and if it is sold to Germany, the language type is set to German. The user can change or add the language type according to the needs after purchase to meet the needs of different users.

[0060] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not used to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this patent can make some changes or modify the technical contents suggested above into equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention still fall within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a washing machine capable of dynamically selecting a language and matching a program, the washing machine comprising a display panel, characterized in that: The display panel is provided with a program menu bar. In the initial state, a corresponding washing and care program is selected from the program database according to the clothing information in the clothing database, and the optional washing and care program is added and displayed in the program menu bar; After selecting a washing and care program to be executed from the selectable washing and care programs, the corresponding instructions for use are displayed on the display panel, and / or the corresponding instructions for use are displayed when browsing the selectable washing and care programs.

2. A control method for a washing machine capable of dynamically selecting a language and matching a program according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control method also includes: adding a washing and care program to the selectable washing and care programs according to the clothing information of the newly added clothing in the clothing database.

3. A control method for a washing machine capable of dynamically selecting a language and matching a program according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: When at least one type of clothing that is different from the original clothing type is added, a new optional washing and care program is added accordingly, and the original unnecessary washing and care programs can be deleted.

4. A control method for a washing machine capable of dynamically selecting a language and matching a program according to claim 3, characterized in that: The instructions for use of a washing and care program include at least information about the type of clothing that the washing and care program is suitable for, the washing water temperature, the type of detergent that can be used, the time for washing and care, and the washing and care methods.

5. A control method for a washing machine capable of dynamically selecting a language and matching a program according to claim 4, characterized in that: When there is new clothing information, adding a washing program includes the following steps: Detection of newly added clothing information; Intelligently match washing and care programs based on clothing information; Whether to add the selected washing and care program to the selectable washing and care programs; If yes, add and update the optional washing and care programs; If not, manually select a washing and care program from the program database and add it to the selectable washing and care programs; Update the optional washing programs.

6. A control method for a washing machine capable of dynamically selecting a language and matching a program according to claim 5, characterized in that: After the washing machine matches the new optional washing and care program according to the clothing information of the newly added clothing, the newly added optional washing and care program will be displayed in the program menu bar when the washing machine is used next time.

7. A control method for a washing machine capable of dynamically selecting a language and matching a program according to claim 6, characterized in that: After selecting a washing and care program to be executed, and / or when browsing the selectable washing and care programs, the display panel displays the precautions corresponding to the instructions for use of the washing and care program, including at least color mixing, stain treatment, and temperature adjustment.

8. A control method for a washing machine capable of dynamically selecting a language and matching a program according to claim 1, characterized in that: All functions and program databases correspond to all languages ​​of the countries to which the washing machine can be exported. If it needs to be shipped to different countries, the program library of the corresponding language should be set in advance.

9. A control method for a washing machine capable of dynamically selecting a language and matching a program according to claim 8, characterized in that: The method for collecting clothing information includes: the device end intelligently collects information of items with electronic tags placed in the closet by the user, and the information of clothing without tags can be added manually, and after adding, it is classified and stored in the clothing database.

10. A control method for a washing machine capable of dynamically selecting a language and matching a program according to claim 9, characterized in that: The matching program system includes: a display module, a clothing database module, a program database module, a control module, and a communication module; The display module is used to display the program menu bar and the instructions for use of the washing and care program; The clothing database module is used to store clothing information; The program database module is used to store selectable washing and care programs; The control module is used to control the washing program of the washing machine; The communication module is used for the washing machine to communicate with other devices.

Images