Apparatus for treating laundry

Abstract

An apparatus for treating laundry is provided. The apparatus for processing laundry provided with a plurality of processing processes according to one embodiment includes: a user interface (UI) unit in which a UI is provided including a screen that outputs an image and a first input unit that receives a user input, in which the screen may display a first page or a second page, the first page includes a process display section that displays a specific process specified from among the plurality of process processes, a plurality of process names corresponding to the plurality of process processes are output as a list onto the second page, and when a user input is received through the first input unit, the process names corresponding to the plurality of process processes are displayed on the second page. The second page is displayed on the screen.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a laundry treating apparatus for treating laundry. Background Art

[0002] The clothes treating apparatus is an apparatus for performing required treatment on the clothes, such as removing contaminants on the clothes or drying the clothes, by putting clothes, beddings, etc., into a drum.

[0003] The treatment required for clothes can be achieved through a process including one or more cycles of washing, rinsing, dehydration, drying and refreshing. The washing cycle is a cycle in which foreign matter attached to clothes is removed by water and detergent. The rinsing cycle is a cycle in which clothes and foreign matter are separated from each other by water. The dehydration cycle is a cycle in which water is removed from clothes. The drying cycle is a cycle in which moisture is removed from clothes. The refreshing cycle is a cycle in which one or more of air and steam are used to perform one or more of deodorization, wrinkle removal and sterilization of clothes.

[0004] When the laundry processing device is designed to remove contaminants on the laundry, the laundry processing device may perform cycles of washing, rinsing, dehydrating, drying, etc. The laundry processing device may include a cabinet forming its appearance, a tub accommodated in the cabinet, a drum rotatably mounted in the tub and into which the laundry is placed, and a detergent supply device that supplies detergent into the drum. When the drum is rotated by a motor and wash water is supplied to the laundry accommodated in the drum, stains on the laundry may be removed by friction between the drum and the wash water.

[0005] When the laundry treatment apparatus is designed to dry the laundry, the laundry treatment apparatus can remove moisture from the laundry by supplying dry air to the laundry. The laundry treatment apparatus may include a cabinet, a drum rotatably disposed in the cabinet, a heating device for heating or drying the air supplied to the laundry, etc. By supplying dry air to the laundry contained in the drum, moisture present in the laundry can be evaporated and removed by the dry air, thereby removing moisture from the laundry.

[0006] Publication KR10-2022-0029635A1 discloses a laundry processing device equipped with multiple processing devices. The laundry processing device of the public document has a first processing device arranged on the upper side and a second processing device arranged on the lower side. A control panel is arranged in the central area of ​​the front surface of the laundry processing device, and the control panel includes a manipulation unit and a display for controlling the first processing device and the second processing device.

[0007] Recently, consumers' interest in interior design has been increasing. This interest is reflected in the trend of furnitureization of home appliances. Home appliances are considered electronic products, and in addition to the rough design caused by the presence of multiple operating buttons, they also need to satisfy consumers' high aesthetic sense. Summary of the invention

[0008] Technical issues

[0009] The present disclosure is directed to providing a clothes treating apparatus which may implement a simple user interface and may provide an interior design effect when placed in an installation environment.

[0010] The present disclosure aims to provide a clothing processing device, which can implement a simple user interface when providing a user interface on a control panel, the control panel can control all processing devices among multiple processing devices constituting the clothing processing device, and can provide an internal design effect when placed in an installation environment.

[0011] The present disclosure aims to provide a simple design without a complicated front surface visible from the outside while providing a user interface of a laundry treating apparatus.

[0012] The present disclosure is directed to providing a clothes treating apparatus which provides an effective process search method according to circumstances and provides a user interface which can change a process when a currently designated process is to be changed to another process.

[0013] The present disclosure is directed to providing a clothes treating apparatus which can display important information suitable for a situation without increasing the complexity of a screen to provide a simple design.

[0014] The present disclosure is directed to providing a clothes treating apparatus in which an image provided on a user interface (UI) during a cycle and / or course of the clothes treating apparatus may be beautifully absorbed into an installation space.

[0015] The problems to be solved by the present disclosure are not limited thereto, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood from the following description by those skilled in the art.

[0016] Technical Solution

[0017] The present disclosure provides a clothing processing device. According to an embodiment, the clothing processing device provided with multiple processing processes includes a UI part having a user interface (UI), the UI part includes a screen for outputting an image and a first input device for receiving a user's input, the screen displays a first page or a second page, the first page includes a process display unit for displaying a specific processing process specified in the multiple processing processes, the second page outputs multiple process names corresponding to the multiple processing processes respectively as a list, and when the user's input via the first input device is received, the second page is displayed on the screen.

[0018] In one implementation, when one of the plurality of process names is selected in the second page, the processing process of the selected process name may be designated as the specific processing process.

[0019] In one embodiment, the screen may be configured as a touch screen for receiving a touch input from the user, and when an area for displaying a process name among the plurality of process names is selected in the second page, a processing process of the selected process name may be designated as the specific processing process.

[0020] In one embodiment, when the user input is received via the first input device while the specific processing process is displayed in the first page, the process name of the specific processing process can be displayed among the multiple process names in the second page to be distinguished from the remaining process names.

[0021] In one implementation, the process name of the specific processing process and the remaining process names may be displayed in different colors.

[0022] In one embodiment, the second page can display a portion of the list and can display the remaining portion via the user's scrolling, and when the user's input via the first input device is received while the specific processing process is displayed in the first page, the portion of the second page displaying the process name of the specific processing process can be displayed first.

[0023] In one embodiment, the screen may be configured as a touch screen for receiving a touch input of the user, and the first inputter may be provided in the first page.

[0024] In one embodiment, the first input device may be disposed in an area occupied by the progress display portion.

[0025] In one embodiment, the first input device may be arranged to overlap with an area displaying the specific processing progress.

[0026] The present disclosure provides a clothes processing device. According to an embodiment, the clothes processing device provided with a plurality of processing processes includes a UI part having a user interface (UI), the UI part includes a touch screen that outputs an image and receives a user's touch input, the touch screen outputs a first page, the first page includes a process display unit that displays a specific processing process specified among the plurality of processing processes, and when a portion of the touch screen that outputs the first page is touched and a sliding gesture is input in a specific direction, one of the plurality of processing processes is designated as the specific processing process according to the sliding direction.

[0027] In one embodiment, the portion of the touch screen for inputting a slide may be a portion of the progress display unit.

[0028] In one embodiment, in a state where the first processing process among the multiple processing processes is designated as the specific processing process displayed in the process display unit, when the sliding direction is a first direction, a second processing process different from the first processing process can be designated as the specific processing process, and when the sliding direction is a second direction different from the first direction, a third processing process different from the first processing process and the second processing process can be designated as the specific processing process.

[0029] In one embodiment, each of the processing processes constituting the plurality of processing processes may have a set order, and when a sliding input is input, one of the plurality of processing processes may be designated as the specific processing process according to the set order and the sliding direction.

[0030] In one embodiment, a sequence indicator may be displayed on the screen that allows visual identification of the sequence of the particular processing processes being displayed.

[0031] In one embodiment, the UI part may include a first input device, and the screen may output the first page or a second page, in which multiple process names corresponding to the multiple processing processes are output as a list, and when the first input device is selected during the output of the first page, the second page may be output on the touch screen, and when one of the multiple process names is selected in the second page, the processing process of the selected process name is designated as the specific processing process.

[0032] In one embodiment, the process display unit may display a process name of the specific processing process and a process description which is a description of the specific processing process.

[0033] In one embodiment, multiple options can be provided to at least one of the multiple processing processes, and the first page can also include an option display unit, in which the multiple options provided by the specific processing process are displayed, and the option display unit can be located below the process display unit.

[0034] In one embodiment, the option display unit may display option names and option values ​​of the plurality of options.

[0035] In one embodiment, the laundry processing apparatus may further include a first processing apparatus including a first drum configured to accommodate the laundry, and a second processing apparatus disposed on the first processing apparatus and including a second drum configured to accommodate the laundry.

[0036] In one embodiment, the first processing device may include a first front panel disposed on the front side, the second processing device may include a second front panel disposed on the front side, may include a control panel disposed between the first front panel and the second front panel and used to control at least one of the first processing device and the second processing device, and the UI part may be disposed on the control panel.

[0037] Beneficial effects

[0038] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a simple user interface may be implemented in an installation environment and an interior design effect may be achieved.

[0039] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a simple user interface can be implemented by providing a user interface on a control panel, which can control all of a plurality of processing devices constituting a laundry processing device and can provide an interior design effect in an installation environment.

[0040] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when providing a user interface of a clothes treating apparatus, a simple design without a complicated front surface visible from the outside may be provided.

[0041] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an efficient processing progress search method can be provided according to the situation, and when a currently designated processing progress is to be changed to another processing progress, the processing progress can be changed.

[0042] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, important information suitable for a situation may be displayed without increasing the complexity of a screen to provide a simple design.

[0043] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a clothes treating apparatus in which an image provided on a user interface (UI) during a cycle and / or course of the clothes treating apparatus may be beautifully absorbed into an installation space.

[0044] The effects of the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood from this document and the accompanying drawings for those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0045] Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 2 is a simple illustration of the relationship between a control panel and first and second processing devices according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Figure 3 is a front perspective view of a control panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a control panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 5 A UI portion according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0050] Figure 6a is a table listing various touch gestures of a touch inputter according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] Figure 6b is a table listing the flow of switching the image displayed on the screen based on the cause of occurrence.

[0052] Figure 7 A cycle flow according to an embodiment when a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is set as a first processing device or a second processing device is shown.

[0053] Figure 8 A cycle flow according to an embodiment when a dryer is set as a first processing device or a second processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0054] Fig. 9 , Fig.10 and Fig.11 A state in which a first device manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen and a process selection page according to an embodiment is output is shown.

[0055] Fig.12 A flow of changing a specific processing process via a process browser page is shown, wherein a first device manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen.

[0056] Fig.13 A view of a process browsing page outputting a first device manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0057] Fig.14 A process of changing a specific processing process through a slide input in a process selection page of a first device manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0058] exist Fig.15In the figure, (a) shows an implementation of an indicator that can be applied in a first device manipulation UI according to an implementation of the present disclosure, and (b) shows an implementation of a sequential indicator that can be applied in a first device manipulation UI according to an implementation of the present disclosure.

[0059] Fig.16 A process of changing an option value is shown, in which a first device manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen.

[0060] Fig.17 A state in which a first device manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen and a first page according to an embodiment is output is shown.

[0061] Fig.18 A state in which a first device manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen, a first page according to an embodiment is output, and a reservation option is set is shown.

[0062] Fig.19 and Fig. 20 The flow of execution, progress, and completion of standard washing as a specific treatment course is shown, in which a first device manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen and a reservation option is set according to an embodiment.

[0063] Fig.21 A flow is shown when a specific processing process is changed to another processing process based on a first method, wherein a first device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure manipulates a UI displayed on a touch screen and suspends any processing process during progress as a specific processing process according to an embodiment.

[0064] Fig. 22 A flow is shown when a specific processing process is changed to another processing process based on the second method, wherein a first device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure manipulates a UI displayed on a touch screen and suspends any processing process during progress as a specific processing process according to an embodiment.

[0065] Fig.23 is an additional function page of the first processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.23 A touch input for inputting an “other settings” item among the additional function items is shown.

[0066] Fig.24 A state in which another setting page collecting additional functions with low usage frequency among the additional functions of the first processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is output is shown.

[0067] Fig.25A state in which a common setting page is outputted is shown, the common setting page being a page that collects additional functions that can be commonly set by the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0068] Fig.26 The flowchart shows a process of setting a reservation option in an additional function and a process of executing a reservation loop when setting the reservation option according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0069] Fig. 27 The flowchart shows a process of changing a preset reservation option in an additional function and a process of executing a reservation cycle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0070] Fig.28 A process of canceling a preset reservation option in an additional function and a process of manipulating an image displayed on a first device UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are shown.

[0071] Fig.29 A flow when a specific processing process is changed based on the first method in a process selection page for setting a reservation option in an additional function according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0072] Fig.30 A flow when a specific processing process is changed based on the second method in a process selection page for setting a reservation option in an additional function according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0073] Fig.31 A flow of changing a specific processing process in a first page while a reservation cycle is in progress when a reservation option is set in an additional function according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0074] Fig.32 A view suggesting “option suggestions” and a process of accepting and reflecting “option suggestions” when setting “magic shortcuts” are shown in which a first device manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen. “Magic shortcuts” is one of the additional functions that can be set according to the additional functions of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0075] Fig.33 Shown with Fig.32 Reverse flow, where the acceptance of an Option Suggestion is released and the Option Suggestion is not applied.

[0076] Fig.34 A flow of changing a specific processing process via a process browsing page is shown, wherein a second device manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen.

[0077] Fig.35A state in which a second device manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen and a first page according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is output is shown.

[0078] Fig.36 A view suggesting “option suggestions” and a process of accepting and reflecting “option suggestions” when setting a “magic shortcut” are shown in which a second device manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen. The “magic shortcut” is one of the additional functions that can be set according to the additional functions of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0079] Fig.37 Shown with Fig.36 Reverse flow, where the acceptance of an Option Suggestion is released and the Option Suggestion is not applied. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0080] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains can easily practice the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0081] However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various forms and may not be limited to the embodiments described herein. In addition, in order to clearly illustrate the present disclosure in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and similar parts are given similar reference numerals throughout the document.

[0082] In this document, redundant descriptions of the same components are generally omitted.

[0083] <Definition of terms>

[0084] The term "clothes treatment apparatus" used in the following description means any apparatus capable of treating clothes, such as washing, drying or refreshing clothes. As used herein, the term "treatment apparatus" means any apparatus capable of treating clothes, such as washing or drying clothes, but is defined as a subordinate concept of "clothes treatment apparatus". In the embodiment shown and described, the clothes treatment apparatus is an apparatus in which a first treatment apparatus and a second treatment apparatus are provided by stacking in a vertical direction.

[0085] The term "treatment of clothes" used in the following description refers to the treatment of clothes, such as washing, sterilizing, bleaching, softening, drying, etc. The treatment of clothes can be achieved by cycles and processes performed by the clothes processing device. One or more cycles are combined with each other to constitute a process. One or more cycles can be listed in chronological order and can be combined with each other to constitute a process. The cycle includes a washing cycle, a rinsing cycle, a dehydration cycle, a drying cycle, a cooling cycle, a refreshing cycle, etc. The washing cycle is a cycle for removing foreign matter attached to clothes with water and detergent. The rinsing cycle is a cycle for separating clothes and foreign matter from each other with water. The dehydration cycle is a cycle for removing water from clothes. The drying cycle is a cycle for removing moisture from clothes. The cooling cycle is a cycle for reducing the temperature of heated clothes. The refreshing cycle is a cycle for deodorizing, removing wrinkles and sterilizing clothes using at least one of air and steam.

[0086] The term "detergent" used in the following description refers to any substance used for sterilization, disinfection or removal of impurities of clothes, fibers, etc. In one embodiment, the detergent may be a solid, liquid, etc. in the form of a powder.

[0087] The term "softener" used in the following description refers to any substance or agent used to make clothes, fibers, etc. soft and smooth.

[0088] The term "bleaching agent" used in the following description refers to any substance or agent that chemically decomposes and removes colored substances contained in fibers and the like to whiten the fibers and the like.

[0089] The term "clothing treatment agent" used in the following description refers to any substance that can cause a chemical or physical action to treat clothing. In one embodiment, the clothing treatment agent can be used to represent a detergent, a softener, a bleaching agent, and the like.

[0090] The term "fluid" used in the following description refers to any fluid that can be mixed with the laundry treating agent or can be used as a solvent for the laundry treating agent. In one embodiment, the fluid may be wash water, ie, water.

[0091] The terms “upper side”, “lower side”, “left side”, “right side”, “front side” and “rear side” used in the following description will be understood with reference to the coordinate system of the drawings.

[0092] In this document, it should be understood that when a component is referred to as being "connected to" or "coupled to" another component, it can be directly connected to or coupled to the other component, or one or more intermediate components may be present. On the other hand, it should be understood that when a component is referred to as being "directly connected to" or "directly coupled to" another component, there are no other intermediate components.

[0093] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

[0094] Unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, a singular expression used herein includes a plural expression.

[0095] The terms such as “including” or “having” used herein are intended to indicate the presence of the features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, parts, or combinations thereof described herein, and thus it should be understood that the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more different features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, parts, or combinations thereof is not excluded.

[0096] In addition, in this article, the term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple listed items or any one of the multiple listed items. In this article, "a or b" can include "a", "b" or "both a and b".

[0097] Figure 1 A laundry treating apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the laundry treating apparatus 1 includes a first treating apparatus 10 , a second treating apparatus 20 , and a control panel 2000 .

[0098] In the description of the present disclosure, the forward direction (+X), the rearward direction (-X), the first lateral direction (+Y), the second lateral direction (-Y), the upward direction (+Z), and the downward direction (-Z) for the corresponding components can all be defined using the same terms. For example, the front-to-back direction (+X, -X) of the first processing device 10 can be defined in the same manner as the front-to-back direction of the second processing device 20, the control panel 2000, etc., and the lateral direction (Y) and the up-down direction (Z) can also be defined in the same manner.

[0099] The first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 may be various types of devices for processing clothes, such as a washing machine for washing clothes and / or a drying machine for drying clothes. The first processing device 10 may be a washing machine, and the second processing device 20 may be a drying machine. The first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 may both be washing machines or drying machines, or the first processing device 10 may be a drying machine, and the second processing device 20 may be a washing machine, or these devices may be various devices for processing clothes.

[0100] In one embodiment, the first processing device 10 located at the lower side may correspond to a washing machine for washing clothes. A first drum 12 and a tub 14 for accommodating clothes may be provided in the first processing device 10. The first drum 12 in the first processing device 10 may be provided to be able to rotate in the tub 14. In one embodiment, the first drum 12 has a rotation axis placed in the forward / rearward direction (+X, -X).

[0101] The first processing device 10 may include a first cabinet 110 forming its appearance. The first cabinet 110 may have a first front panel 112 provided at the front side. A laundry inlet communicated with the interior of the first drum 12 may be defined in the first front panel 112. The laundry inlet may be opened and closed by a first cabinet door 17. Laundry and the like to be processed may be put into the first cabinet 110 via the laundry inlet and accommodated in the first drum 12. The first processing device 10 may process the accommodated laundry. The first processing device 10 may perform processes such as washing and drying on the accommodated laundry.

[0102] The first processing device 10 may have a first side panel 115 on each side in the lateral direction (Y), may have a first rear panel (not shown) on the rear side, may have a first upper panel (not shown) on the upper side, and may have a first lower panel (not shown) on the lower side.

[0103] The first front panel 112, the first side panel 115, the first rear panel (not shown), the first upper panel 119 and the first lower panel (not shown) can be combined with each other to form the first cabinet 110, and can have a connection relationship with each other. The first cabinet 110 can define a space therein, and the internal components (such as the first drum 12) constituting the first processing device 10 are arranged in the space. The detergent opening is defined in the first front panel 112, and the detergent storage unit 30 is inserted and arranged in the detergent opening. In the laundry processing device 1 according to the embodiment, the first processing device 10 is arranged on the ground. The detergent storage unit 30 is positioned above the laundry entrance of the first processing device 10, so that the retraction and extension of the detergent storage unit 30 can be conveniently provided. The detergent storage unit 30 can be positioned between the laundry entrance of the first processing device 10 and the control panel 2000. The detergent storage unit 30 can be positioned above the laundry entrance of the first processing device 10 and below the control panel 2000. The detergent storage unit 30 may be retracted into the first cabinet 110 or extended outside the first cabinet 110 by the user. For example, the user may separate the detergent storage unit 30 from the first cabinet 110, store detergent in the detergent storage unit 30, and then retract the detergent storage unit 30 into the first cabinet 110.

[0104] In one embodiment, a filter opening is defined in the first front panel 112. A filter unit 40 is inserted and disposed in the filter opening. The filter unit 40 is a component that captures foreign matter from wash water. The filter unit 40 can be retracted into the first cabinet 110 via the filter opening. The filter unit 40 can be disposed on one side of the lower portion of the first front panel 112. The filter unit 40 can be connected to a flow channel of wash water discharged from the barrel 14. The filter unit 40 can filter out foreign matter from the wash water discharged from the barrel 14 after performing a washing process. The role of the filter unit 40 is not necessarily limited thereto, and the filter unit 40 can be designed to filter foreign matter from various objects as needed. For example, the filter unit 40 can be designed to filter foreign matter from the wash water used to perform a wash cycle before performing a wash cycle.

[0105] The user can retract the filter unit 40 into the first cabinet 110 or extend it out from the first cabinet 110 via the filter opening. The extended filter unit 40 can be reused after washing or replacement. The retraction and extension cycle of the filter unit 40 can be relatively longer than the retraction and extension cycle of the detergent storage unit 30. Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure can place the detergent opening to which the detergent storage unit 30 with a relatively short retraction and extension cycle is retracted on the upper side of the first front panel 112. In addition, the filter opening to which the filter unit 40 with a relatively long retraction and extension cycle is retracted can be placed on the lower side of the first front panel 112, thereby improving the convenience of use and realizing the structure of the first front panel 112 with excellent space utilization.

[0106] The wash water discharge flow channel connected to the tub 14 in the first cabinet 110 may be located at the lower side in the first cabinet 110 to facilitate the discharge of wash water. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the filter unit 40 may be disposed at the lower side of the first cabinet 110 and may be effectively connected to the wash water discharge flow channel.

[0107] The first processing device 10 may be provided with a first device controller 19. The first device controller 19 is a component that controls various devices constituting the first processing device 10. The first device controller 19 is disposed in the first cabinet 110. The first device controller 19 may include a circuit board and electrical components mounted on the circuit board. In one embodiment, the first device controller 19 may identify information corresponding to a manipulation signal received from the control panel 2000 in a memory, and use the information to perform device control corresponding to the manipulation signal. The first device controller 19 may send the state of the first processing device 10 to the control panel 2000.

[0108] In one embodiment, the second processing device 20 is located on the first processing device 10. The first processing device 10 supports the second processing device 20. The second processing device 20 may correspond to a dryer for drying clothes. The second processing device 20 may have a second drum 22. The second drum 22 may contain clothes therein. According to one embodiment, the second drum 22 has a rotation axis located in the forward / rearward direction (+X, -X).

[0109] The second processing device 20 may include a second cabinet 120 forming its appearance. The second cabinet 120 may include a second front panel 122 disposed at the front side. A laundry inlet communicating with the second drum 22 may be defined in the second front panel 122. The laundry inlet may be opened and closed by a second cabinet door 27.

[0110] The second processing device 20 may have a second side panel 125 on each of both sides in the lateral direction (+Y, -Y). In addition, the second processing device 20 may have a second rear panel (not shown) on the rear side, may have a second upper panel 127 on the upper side, and may have a second lower panel (not shown) on the lower side.

[0111] According to one embodiment, the second front panel 122, the second side panel 125, the second rear panel (not shown), the second upper panel 127 and the second lower panel (not shown) may be combined with each other to form the second cabinet 120, and may have a coupling relationship with each other. The second cabinet 120 may define a space therein, in which internal components (such as the second drum 22) constituting the second processing device 20 are arranged.

[0112] The laundry or the like that needs to be processed can be received in the second drum 22 via the laundry inlet of the second processing device 20. The second processing device 20 can process the received laundry. The laundry received in the second drum 22 can be subjected to processing such as washing and drying by the second processing device 20.

[0113] The second processing device 20 is disposed on the first processing device 10. In one embodiment, the lower portion of the first processing device 10 may be coupled to the upper portion of the second processing device 20. The upper portion of the first processing device 10 may have a structure that supports the second processing device 20. For example, a first upper panel (not shown) of the first processing device 10 may have a structure that directly or indirectly supports a second lower panel (not shown) of the second processing device 20.

[0114] The second processing device 20 may be provided with a second device controller 29. The second device controller 29 is a component that controls various devices constituting the second processing device 20. The second device controller 29 is disposed in the second cabinet 120. The second device controller 29 may include a circuit board and electrical components mounted on the circuit board. In one embodiment, the second device controller 29 may identify information corresponding to a manipulation signal received from the control panel 2000 in a memory, and perform device control corresponding to the manipulation signal. The second device controller 29 may send the state of the second processing device 20 to the control panel 2000.

[0115] The control panel 2000 is disposed between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122. Preferably, the control panel 2000 is positioned at a vertical level roughly corresponding to the user's waist. When the control panel 2000 is positioned at a vertical level roughly corresponding to the user's waist, the convenience of user manipulation can be improved. In one embodiment, the control panel 2000 is disposed above the first front panel 112 and below the second front panel 122, so it is preferred to appropriately set the height of the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first front panel 112 may face the second side panel 125 of the second processing device 20.

[0116] The control panel 2000 may be connected to at least one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 to send and receive signals. In one embodiment, the control panel 2000 is connected to the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 to send and receive signals. In one embodiment, the control panel 2000 is connected to the first device controller 19 and / or the second processing device 20 to send and receive signals. The above connection may include a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0117] The UI part 200 is provided on a front surface 2110 of the control panel 2000 , in which a user interface (UI) is displayed.

[0118] Figure 2 2 is a simple illustration of the relationship between the control panel 2000 and the first and second processing devices 10 and 20 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0119] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the control panel 2000 may include a display 2001 , an inputter 2002 , and a controller 2003 . The UI part 200 may include a display 2001 and an inputter 2002 .

[0120] The display 2001 is a component that displays one or more information for interacting with the user. The display 2001 may indicate the status of the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20. The display 2001 may display the status of the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20. The display 2001 is set in the UI part 200. The display 2001 displays information about one or more of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. In one embodiment, the information may include information about processes that can be executed in the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20, information about processes being executed in the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20 (e.g., process names and remaining time until the process is completed), information about ongoing cycles (e.g., cycle names), information about set processing options, information about communication establishment status, information about remote control settings, information about door lock status, information about drying preparation settings, information about turbo jet settings, information about steam settings, information about ironing reminder settings, information about anti-wrinkle settings, information about appointment settings, etc.

[0121] The input device 2002 is a component that receives a manipulation command from a user for controlling the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20. The input device 2002 may be provided on the control panel 2000. The input device 2002 may be provided as a touch screen. The input device 2002 may be provided as a touch sensor. The input device 2002 may be provided as a physical button.

[0122] The controller 2003 may have a microprocessor for executing control of the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20, and a memory storing a control program for executing the operation of controlling the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20. The control program may be stored in a storage medium of the memory, and the storage medium may be a semiconductor memory such as a hard disk, a CD-ROM or a DVD, a flash memory, etc. The controller 2003 may be arranged in the control panel 2000, i.e., on the rear surface of the front surface 2110. One or more controllers 2003 may be provided. The controller 2003 may be connected to the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20, and may exchange signals therewith. The connection may include a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0123] The controller 2003 may be connected to the display 2001 and / or the input device 2002, and may exchange signals therewith. The above-mentioned signals may be control commands, user inputs, status information of the device, etc. The controller 2003 may sense the manipulation signal of the input device 2002. The controller 2003 may identify information corresponding to the input manipulation signal in the memory. The controller 2003 may send display data to the display 2001. The display 2001 may display the state of the first processing device 10, the state of the second processing device 20, and / or the content of the command input from the user in response to the display data sent from the controller 2003. The controller 2003 may switch the state of the components constituting the input device 2002 to an activated or deactivated state. The controller 2003 may switch the state of the components constituting the display 2001 to an activated or deactivated state. The controller 2003 may include a circuit board and electrical components mounted on the circuit board.

[0124] In one embodiment, a relationship in which the controller 2003 is included in the control panel 2000 has been described, but the controller 2003 may not be classified as the control panel 2000. The controller 2003 may be provided at a location other than the control panel 2000. The controller 2003 may be provided in the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20. The controller 2003 may be provided in each of the control panel 2000, the first processing device 10, and the second processing device 20. The controller 2003 may be provided integrally with the first device controller 19 and / or the second device controller 29. Alternatively, the controller 2003 may be understood as a concept of being integrated with the first device controller 19 and / or the second device controller 29.

[0125] Figure 3 is a front perspective view of a control panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 Provide explanation.

[0126] The control panel 2000 includes a cover panel 2100. The electrical module 2220 (see Figure 4 ) is positioned at the rear of the cover panel 2100. The cover panel 2100 includes a front surface 2110, an upper surface 2120, a lower surface (not shown), a first side surface 2142 and a second side surface 2144. The front surface 2110 forms the appearance of the cover panel 2100. The upper surface 2120 extends backward from the upper surface of the front surface 2110. The lower surface 2130 extends backward from the lower surface of the front surface 2110. The first side surface 2142 extends backward from the first side surface (e.g., the left side surface when viewed from the front) of the front surface 2110. The second side surface 2144 extends backward from the second side surface (e.g., the right side surface when viewed from the front) of the front surface 2110.

[0127] Figure 4is an exploded perspective view of a control panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0128] The control panel 2000 includes a cover panel 2100 and an electric module 2220. The electric module 2220 is coupled to the cover panel 2100 from the rear of the cover panel 2100. The electric module 2220 includes a support member 2220, a sealing cover 2230, a touch screen device 2240, and a circuit board 2250.

[0129] The touch screen device 2240 may include a combination of a flat display 2241 and a touch layer 2242. The flat display 2241 provides a screen for outputting images. The flat display 2241 is used as a display for displaying various types of information. In the description of the present disclosure, the flat display 2241 may represent a thin display and may be provided in various forms, such as LCD, PDP, AMLCD, PMLCD, OLED, LED, etc. In one embodiment, the touch layer 2242 may be provided in the form of a touch film or a coating. In one embodiment, the touch layer 2242 may be composed of two ITO layers forming an X-axis and a Y-axis. The touch layer 2242 is used as an input device for receiving a user's touch input. In one embodiment, the touch screen device 2240 may also be implemented by a method not shown. For example, the touch screen device 2240 may be implemented by a resistive film solution, a capacitive solution, an infrared solution, an ultrasonic solution, etc.

[0130] The support member 2220 is a component for supporting the flat display 2241. The support member 2220 has a front surface in the form of a panel. The support member 2220 is connected to the upper surface 2120 and the lower surface (not shown) of the cover panel 2100. The flat display 2241 is located on the front surface of the support member 2220. The flat display 2241 is supported by the support member 2220. The flat display 2241 is located between the cover panel 2100 and the support member 2220.

[0131] The sealing cover 2230 is located at the rear of the support member 2220 and is coupled to the support member 2220. The sealing cover 2230 covers the circuit board 2250. The sealing cover 2230 is located at the rear of the circuit board 2250. The circuit board 2250 is located in a space defined between the sealing cover 2230 and the support member 2220.

[0132] A plurality of circuit boards 2250 can be provided. Some of the circuit boards 2250 can be covered by the cover panel 2100 to prevent contact with the outside air. The circuit board 2250 can be composed of a circuit board for a speaker described later, a circuit board 2251 for a flat display 2241 and a touch button set as an input button, and a circuit board for a communication module. The circuit board for the flat display 2241 is electrically connected to the flat display 2241, and sends a signal to the flat display 2241. In addition, it can receive the input signal of the user via the user UI. In one embodiment, the circuit board for the flat display 2241 can be covered by a sealing cover 2230 to prevent contact with the outside air.

[0133] The circuit board 2251 for the flat display 2241 in the circuit board 2250 is provided with a touch button. The touch button is provided with a pair of light emitting members and a touch sensor. The touch button can be set as a known component capable of receiving a touch input. The light emitting member indicates whether the corresponding touch sensor is activated. For example, when the touch sensor is activated, the light emitting member emits light. The light emitting member can be set as an LED element. The support 2220 can concentrate the light diffused from the light emitting member to a specific position. In one embodiment, the support 2220 has at least one sensor hole 2221 defined therein. The sensor hole 2221 is defined at a position corresponding to the position where the touch button is set. The sensor hole 2221 forms a blocking wall extending forward or backward from the periphery of the hole. The blocking wall prevents the light emitted from the light emitting member from diffusing to the periphery of the touch button. By positioning the circuit board 2510 at the rear of the support 2220, the light diffusion of the touch button can be prevented.

[0134] Figure 5 The UI part 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. A user interface (UI) is provided in the UI part 200. The user interface provided in the UI part 200 may include a power button 220, a switch button 250, a touch screen 240, an additional function button 260, and an execution / pause button 270. The power button 220 may include a first power button 221 and a second power button 222. The execution / pause button 270 may include a first execution / pause button 271 and a second execution / pause button 272.

[0135] The first power button 221 , the second power button 222 , the switch button 250 , the additional function button 260 , the first execute / pause button 271 and the second execute / pause button 272 may be provided as touch sensors or physical buttons. The touch screen 240 may be provided by a touch screen device 2240 .

[0136] The first power button 221 may be represented as an icon symbolizing power. The first power button 221 is a component for receiving a user command for turning on and off the first processing device 10. In one embodiment, the first power button 221 is set as a touch sensor. In one embodiment, when the user touches the first power button 221, the controller 2003 may receive a turn-on or turn-off command for the first processing device 10.

[0137] The second power button 222 may be represented as an icon symbolizing power. The second power button 222 is set to occupy a different area from the first power button 221. In one embodiment, the first power button 221 and the second power button 222 may be vertically arranged. In one embodiment, the second power button 222 is set above the first power button 221. The second power button 222 is a component for receiving a user command for turning on and off the second processing device 20. In one embodiment, the second power button 222 is set as a touch sensor. In one embodiment, when the user touches the second power button 222, the controller 2003 may receive a turn-on or turn-off command for the second processing device 20.

[0138] The first power button 221 and the second power button 222 may be set as separate touch sensors separated from the touch input component (e.g., touch layer) of the touch screen 240. When the first power button 221 and the second power button 222 are set in an area separated from the touch screen 240, the failure of the device can be reduced. The laundry processing device 1 is placed in an environment with a large amount of moisture. When the touch input component (e.g., touch layer) for the touch screen 240 has an area different from the areas of the first power button 221 and the second power button 222, touch failures caused by moisture can be minimized. For example, unintended problems such as a change in the options of the first processing device 10 caused by a touch failure due to moisture, which is contrary to the intention of turning on the second processing device 20 and accessing the second device operation UI 400 while the first processing device 10 is running, can be prevented in advance.

[0139] The touch screen 240 may be set to occupy an area different from the first power button 221 and the second power button 222. The touch screen 240 may be implemented by a touch layer 2242 that is one of the inputters 2002 and a flat panel display 2241 that is one of the displays 2001. The touch screen 240 may output one of a first device operation UI for controlling the first processing device 10, a second device operation UI 400 for controlling the second processing device 20, and a composite UI that displays the operation information of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 on a single screen. The first device operation UI, the second device operation UI 400, and the composite UI will be described in detail below.

[0140] The switch button 250 is arranged to occupy a different area from the first power button 221, the second power button 222, and the touch screen 240. The switch button 250 can be arranged as a separate touch sensor separated from the touch layer 2242 constituting the touch screen 240. When the switch button 250 is arranged in an area separated from the touch screen 240, the failure of the device can be reduced. The clothing processing device 1 is placed in an environment with a large amount of moisture. By distinguishing the areas of the touch layer 2242 constituting the touch screen 240 and the switch button 250, the touch failure caused by moisture can be minimized. For example, unexpected problems such as changes in the options of the first processing device 10 caused by a touch failure caused by moisture, which is contrary to the intention of turning on the second processing device 20 and accessing the second device manipulation UI 400 when the first processing device 10 is running, can be prevented in advance.

[0141] The switch button 250 may be represented as an icon symbolizing switching. The switch button 250 receives a user input for switching a control object. It is activated when both the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are turned on. When a user command is input via the switch button 250 while the first device manipulation UI is displayed on the touch screen 240, the control object is switched to the second processing device 20, and the second device manipulation UI 400 is displayed on the touch screen 240. When a user input is received via the switch button 250 while the second device manipulation UI 400 is displayed on the touch screen 240, the control object is switched to the first processing device 10, and the first device manipulation UI is displayed on the touch screen 240. When at least one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 is disconnected, the switch button 250 is deactivated.

[0142] The additional function button 260 may be represented in a text form of “additional function”. The additional function button 260 is set to occupy a different area from the first power button 221, the second power button 222, the touch screen 240, and the switch button 250. The additional function button 260 receives a user input for setting an additional function of the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20. In one embodiment, when the user touches the additional function button 260, items for setting additional settings (e.g., reservation, notification volume, etc.) of the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20 may be displayed on the touch screen 240.

[0143] The first execute / pause button 271 may be represented as an icon symbolizing execution or pause. The first execute / pause button 271 is configured to occupy a different area from the first power button 221, the second power button 222, the touch screen 240, the switch button 250, and the additional function button 260. The first power button 221 receives a user input for executing or pausing the operation of the washing machine 10.

[0144] The second execute / pause button 272 can be represented as an icon symbolizing execution and pause. The second execute / pause button 272 is arranged to occupy an area different from the first power button 221, the second power button 222, the touch screen 240, the switch button 250, the additional function button 260 and the first execute / pause button 271. The first execute / pause button 271 and the second execute / pause button 272 can be arranged vertically. In one embodiment, the second execute / pause button 272 can be positioned above the first execute / pause button 271. The second power button 222 receives a user command for executing or pausing the operation of the second processing device 20.

[0145] Figure 6a is a table that lists the characteristics of various gestures of touching a touch input device (e.g., various buttons and a touch screen) in a manner that is distinguished for each touch gesture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In the description of the present disclosure, a variety of touch input methods are applied. The various touch input methods can be implemented by various touch gestures. In the drawings described below, the touch input method is used. Figure 6a The features shown in are used to express the gestures used by the user to send touch commands.

[0146] The tap (short) gesture is a method of inputting a command by a gesture of a user briefly touching the touch screen 240. The tap (short) gesture can be described as a gesture of a user briefly and lightly tapping the touch screen 240 with a finger. A set function can be executed by inputting a command. In this document, the feature representing the tap (short) gesture is a solid circle without a border.

[0147] The tap (long) gesture is a method of inputting a command by a gesture in which the user touches the touch screen 240 for a set time or longer. The set function can be executed by inputting a command. Usually, "touching for a set time or longer" is expressed as "long touch". "Touching for a set time or longer" can mean "a gesture of touching a specific part of the touch screen 240 and not lifting the finger until a set response occurs". The time for maintaining the touch, that is, the time when the finger is not lifted, can vary according to the setting, but it can be set to about 1 second or more, as the time the user feels that the touch has been maintained, rather than the feeling of a simple touch. In this document, the feature representing the tap (long) gesture is a solid circle with a border.

[0148] The tap and hold gesture is a method of inputting a command by a gesture of the user continuously touching the touch screen 240 for a long time. For example, the tap and hold gesture can input different commands according to the time the user continues to touch. The set function can be executed by inputting the command. When the tap and hold gesture is sensed, different outputs are generated according to the touch duration. For example, the gesture of continuously pressing the scroll arrow to move the list corresponds to the tap and hold gesture. In this document, the feature representing the tap and hold gesture is a solid circle with a border and "_" written inside.

[0149] The double-tap gesture is a method of inputting a command by a user performing a gesture of two consecutive short touches on the touch screen 240. A feature representing the double-tap gesture is a solid circle with a border and "x2" written inside.

[0150] The slide gesture is a method of inputting a command by a gesture in which the user touches a certain position on the touch screen 240 and moves the finger to another position without lifting the finger. Based on a general definition, the slide gesture is a gesture of sliding while placing the finger on the touch screen 240. The feature representing the slide gesture is a filled arrow without a border. The direction of the arrow can be defined according to the moving direction of the finger.

[0151] Figure 6b The process of switching the image displayed on the screen is shown in a table that lists the characteristics distinguished based on the cause of occurrence of the process. Figure 6b The features shown in simplifies the process of switching images.

[0152] The flow that changes by receiving an input via the power button is represented by a combination of a solid-line arrow and an icon symbolizing a power source placed adjacent to the solid-line arrow.

[0153] The flow that changes by receiving an input via the execute / pause button is represented by a combination of a solid-line arrow and an icon symbolizing execute / pause placed adjacent to the solid-line arrow.

[0154] The solid arrows indicate the flow that changes due to the input of a user's command through the UI part 200. The solid arrows also indicate the flow that changes due to the occurrence of an abnormal situation (eg, occurrence of an error, warning, user notification, etc.) in the laundry treating apparatus 1.

[0155] The dotted arrows indicate a flow that changes by preset programming, etc. even if no user command is received. For example, it may occur when a preset condition is satisfied by preset programming, etc.

[0156] Figure 7 The cycle flow according to the embodiment when the washing machine is set as the first processing device or the second processing device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 7 A cycle process according to an embodiment is described. In the description of the present disclosure, a washing machine is set as an embodiment of the first processing device 10.

[0157] The user puts the object to be washed that needs to be processed into the first drum 12. The user can close the first cabinet door 17 of the first processing device 10 and input an execution command to start washing. By the user's command, the washing process (S1100) can be started. The washing process can be performed based on the washing process selected by the user. In this document, the washing process is defined as a series of control methods for processing the object to be washed by controlling the components of the first processing device 10, such as the operation of rotating the first drum 12, the operation of supplying water, detergent and / or softener into the first drum 12, and the operation of discharging the washing water filled in the first drum 12.

[0158] Before various actual cycles related to the washing process, the amount of the objects to be washed is sensed (S1110). In the cycles to be processed thereafter, the amount of detergent, the amount of softener, the amount of wash water required for washing, the amount of rinse water required for rinsing, the washing time, the rinsing time, the dehydration time, etc. can be set based on the sensed amount of clothes.

[0159] Determine whether a reservation is set (S1120). The reservation can be set via a reservation option. The reservation option may mean an option to delay the end time of a process. Such a reservation option is very useful when you are away for a long time. In other words, the end of washing can be set based on the time to return home. Therefore, it can prevent waiting for the end of washing or leaving the already washed clothes in the washing machine for a long time. When a reservation is set (Y), proceed to the next step (S1121) when the reservation time arrives. When no reservation is set (N), the next step is executed immediately.

[0160] Detergent required for washing is injected into the first drum 12 (S1130). In one embodiment, the detergent may be supplied together with the washing water. When the "automatic detergent / softener injection" function is set as an additional function of the first processing device 10, the amount of detergent to be injected is determined based on the sensed amount of laundry (S1131), and the detergent is automatically injected (S1132).

[0161] In one embodiment, the first processing device 10 may provide an artificial intelligence (AI) process as an example of a washing process. The AI process is a process of sensing the characteristics and contamination level of the laundry and performing a series of washing cycles, where an option is selected as the optimal condition. Identify whether the selected process is an artificial intelligence process (S1140). When the AI process is selected (Y), perform the step of sensing the material of the object to be washed (S1141). The step of sensing the material of the object to be washed can be implemented by various methods. The specific details of material sensing will not be described herein.

[0162] In one embodiment, the first processing device 10 may provide a soak option as one of the washing options. The soak option is an option to soak the laundry by immersing the object to be washed in the wash water for a set time while the washing cycle is in progress. Identify whether the soak option is set as a washing option (S1150). When the soak option is selected (Y), the step of performing soak washing can be performed (S1141). Soak washing can be applied in the main wash cycle (S1170) described later.

[0163] In one embodiment, the first processing device 10 may provide a pre-wash option as one of the washing options. The pre-wash option is an option to increase the pre-wash cycle. The pre-wash cycle is a cycle for pre-treating the laundry before the main wash cycle (S1170) and is a cycle for washing the laundry more simply than the main wash cycle. Identify whether the pre-wash option is set as a washing option (S1160). When the pre-wash option is selected (Y), perform the step of performing pre-washing (S1161).

[0164] Perform the main wash cycle (S1170). When the main wash cycle is in progress, the first device manipulation UI 300 may display "Washing in progress". The main wash cycle is a cycle for separating contaminants from the object to be washed using wash water containing detergent. In the main wash cycle, friction and the fall of the object to be washed are generated by rotating the first drum 12 clockwise and counterclockwise alternately. The object to be washed and the contaminants can be separated from each other by the friction, fall, and surfactant action of the detergent.

[0165] The first rinsing cycle is performed (S1180). When the first rinsing cycle is in progress, the first device manipulation UI 300 may display "Rinsing is in progress". The first rinsing cycle is a cycle that uses water to separate contaminants from objects to be washed. In one embodiment, the contaminants separated in the main washing cycle may be removed in the first rinsing cycle. In one embodiment, the washing water used in the main washing cycle may be drained in the first rinsing cycle. New water is supplied to the first drum 12 from which the washing water has been drained, and the first drum 12 is rotated to separate contaminants from the objects to be washed. In the first rinsing cycle, a draining step of draining the water filled in the first drum 12 and a water supply step of supplying new water to the first drum 12 may be performed one or more times. In one embodiment, the number of times drainage and water supply are performed in the first rinsing cycle may be set by a user.

[0166] When the setting is completed, a softener is injected into the first drum 12 (S1190). In one embodiment, the softener may be supplied together with water. When the "automatic detergent / softener injection" function is set as an additional function of the first processing device 10, the amount of softener to be injected is determined based on the sensed amount of laundry (S1191), and the softener is automatically injected (S1192). The injected softener softens the object to be washed.

[0167] The second rinsing cycle is performed (S1200). When the second rinsing cycle is in progress, the first device manipulation UI 300 may display "Rinse in progress". The second rinsing cycle is a cycle for rinsing the objects to be washed using water. In one embodiment, in the second rinsing cycle, the water containing the softener filled in the first drum 12 is drained, new water is supplied to the first drum 12, and the first drum 12 is rotated.

[0168] A dehydration cycle (S1210) is performed. The dehydration cycle is a cycle for removing water from the objects to be washed. In the dehydration cycle, the water filled in the first drum 12 is discharged. After the water filled in the first drum 12 is discharged, the first drum 12 is rotated. The centrifugal force generated by the rotation acts on the water absorbed in the objects to be washed, thereby removing the water from the objects to be washed. In one embodiment, the first drum 12 can rotate alternately clockwise and counterclockwise. When the rotation direction is alternated, the phenomenon that the objects to be washed become entangled with each other can be prevented.

[0169] The objects to be washed can be washed by the above series of processes. A series of processes for washing the objects to be washed can be called a washing process. A washing process is a processing process for treating clothes. In one embodiment, the treatment of clothes is washing clothes. A series of processes for treating clothes using a combination of various factors (e.g., various cycles, water temperatures, water volumes, etc.) can be defined as a washing process.

[0170] The washing course may be provided in various ways. In one embodiment, a plurality of washing courses may be defined and provided. A plurality of defined washing courses may be provided so that the user may select via the UI portion 200. The user may select one of the plurality of washing courses set and perform a series of treatments using the first treatment device 10.

[0171] The washing courses may be provided differently based on the cycles constituting the various steps. Depending on the presence of each cycle, one or more washing courses may be defined as different washing courses. Depending on the presence of additional function settings, one or more washing courses may be defined as different washing courses. Depending on the various values ​​defined and set for washing, one or more washing courses may be defined as different washing courses. The various values ​​defined and set may be set to values ​​optimized for washing the object to be washed.

[0172] In one embodiment, the cycles, additional functions and / or various values ​​(water temperature, number of rinses performed, drum rotation RPM, wash time, spin time, etc.) may be different in each wash process. In order to distinguish the various wash processes from each other, each wash process may have a unique name (wash process name). For example, the wash processes may be named to reveal the characteristics of the wash process, such as "standard wash", "small amount fast", "wool / delicate" and "artificial intelligence process".

[0173] The user can select one of the set multiple washing courses. In one embodiment, at least one of the multiple washing courses is provided with one or more options. In one embodiment, multiple options can be provided for at least one washing course. In a washing course in which a preset element is set as a default element, an element that provides a user with a change selection in the preset element can be defined as an option. An option can be defined as one or more elements and / or a combination thereof that a user can change or select from the elements constituting the washing course.

[0174] Figure 8 The cycle flow according to the embodiment when the dryer is set as the first processing device or the second processing device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 8 The cycle flow according to the embodiment is described. In the description of the present disclosure, a dryer is provided as an embodiment of the second processing device 20 .

[0175] The user puts the object to be washed that needs to be processed into the second drum 22. The user can close the second cabinet door 27 of the second processing device 20 and input an execution command to start drying. The drying process (S2100) can be started by the user's command. The drying process can be performed based on the drying process selected by the user. In this document, the drying process is defined as a series of control methods for processing the object to be dried by controlling the components of the second processing device 20, such as the operation of rotating the second drum 22, and the operation of displacing the air in the second drum 22 by using a heat exchanger (not shown) such as a heat pump to discharge moisture.

[0176] Before various actual cycles related to the drying process, the amount of the object to be dried is sensed (S2110). In the cycle to be processed thereafter, the drying time, cooling time, whether to supply steam, etc. can be set based on the sensed amount of clothes.

[0177] Determine whether a reservation is set (S2120). When a reservation is set (Y), proceed to the next step when the reservation time arrives (S2121). When no reservation is set (N), immediately proceed to the next step.

[0178] In one embodiment, the second processing device 20 may provide an artificial intelligence process as an example of a drying process. The artificial intelligence process is a process that senses the characteristics and weight of the object to be dried and performs a series of drying cycles with the option selected as the optimal condition. It is identified whether the selected process is an artificial intelligence process (S2130). When the artificial intelligence process is selected (Y), a step of sensing the material of the object to be dried is performed (S2131). The step of sensing the material of the object to be dried can be implemented by various methods. Specific details about clothing material sensing are not described in this document.

[0179] A drying cycle is performed (S2140). While the drying cycle is in progress, the second device manipulation UI 400 may display "Drying in progress". The drying cycle is a cycle that separates moisture contained in the object to be dried from the object to be dried. In the drying cycle, the internal air of the second drum 22 is circulated. When the air circulates, moisture is removed. Moisture may be removed from the object to be dried by the air from which moisture has been removed. In the drying cycle, the second drum 22 may rotate clockwise, counterclockwise, or alternately clockwise and counterclockwise. The object to be dried may fall by the rotation of the second drum 22. In the process of the object to be dried falling, the area in contact with the air may be increased and the drying efficiency may be improved.

[0180] A cooling cycle is performed (S2150). A cooling cycle is performed after a drying cycle. The cooling cycle is a cycle that lowers the internal temperature of the second drum 22 to a temperature below a set temperature. Because a high internal temperature of the second drum 22 after a drying cycle may be dangerous, a cooling cycle is performed to lower the internal temperature of the second drum 22.

[0181] In one embodiment, the second processing device 20 may provide an anti-wrinkle option as one of the drying options. When the anti-wrinkle option is set, even after the drying process is completed, the second drum 22 rotates periodically so that the object to be dried will not wrinkle after the drying cycle is completed. It is identified whether the anti-wrinkle option is set as a drying option (S2160). When the anti-wrinkle option is selected (Y), the anti-wrinkle operation may be performed until a set time (S2161). The set time may be set to the time when the user opens the second cabinet door 27 to take out the dried object to be dried from the second processing device 20. The set time may be set to the time after a certain amount of time has passed since the last cycle was completed.

[0182] Through the above series of processes, the object to be dried can be dried. A series of processes for drying the object to be dried can be called a drying process. The drying process is a processing process for treating clothes. In one embodiment, the treatment of clothes is the drying of clothes. A series of processes for treating the object to be dried using a combination of various factors (e.g., various cycles, air temperature, drying time, etc.) can be defined as a drying process.

[0183] The drying process may be provided in various ways. In one embodiment, a plurality of drying processes may be defined and provided. The defined plurality of drying processes may be provided so that the user may select via the UI part 200. The user may select one of the set plurality of drying processes and perform a series of processes using the second processing device 20.

[0184] The drying courses may be provided differently based on the cycles constituting the various steps. Depending on the presence of each cycle, one or more drying courses may be defined as different drying courses. Depending on the presence of additional function settings, one or more drying courses may be defined as different drying courses. Depending on various values ​​defined and set for washing, one or more drying courses may be defined as different drying courses. The various values ​​defined and set may be set to values ​​optimized for drying of the object to be dried.

[0185] In one embodiment, the cycles, additional functions (steam supply option and anti-wrinkle option) and / or various values ​​(air temperature, drying time, drum rotation RPM and steam amount) can be different for each drying process. In order to distinguish the various drying processes from each other, each drying process can have a unique name (drying process name). For example, the drying process can be named to reveal the characteristics of the drying process, such as "standard drying", "small amount fast", "wool / delicate" and "intensive drying".

[0186] Fig. 9 , Fig.10 and Fig.11 A state in which the first device manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240 and a process selection page P310 according to an embodiment is output is shown.

[0187] Reference Fig. 9 . The process selection page P310 of the first device manipulation UI 300 may be output on the touch screen 240. The process selection page P310 according to the embodiment includes a process display unit 310, an option display unit 320, and an indicator display unit 330. In the process selection page P310, the process display unit 310 may occupy the middle area, the indicator display unit 330 may occupy the upper area, and the option display unit 320 may occupy the lower area. The indicator display unit 330 may be set above the process display unit 310, and the option display unit 320 may be set below the process display unit 310.

[0188] The process display unit 310 displays a process name 311 , a process description 312 , and a process browser 313 .

[0189] The process name 311 is the name of a specific processing process currently in a specified state among a plurality of processing processes provided by the first processing device 10. The process description 312 is a description of the specific processing process. The processing process and the process name 311 provided in the first device manipulation UI 300 may correspond to the name of the washing process. The processing process and the process description 312 provided in the first device manipulation UI 300 may correspond to the description of the washing process. In one embodiment, the process description of "standard washing" is "washing normal clothes". The process name 311 may be located above the process description 312. The font size of the process name 311 may be larger than the font size of the process description 312.

[0190] In one embodiment, the process browser 313 is located behind the process name 311. The process browser 313 may be located on a horizontal line overlapping the process name 311. The position of the process browser 313 may vary depending on the length of the process name 311. The process browser 313 may be provided in the form of an icon. In the illustrated embodiment, the process browser 313 is represented in the form of “∨”. The process browser 313 is used as an input device. In one embodiment, when the process browser 313 is displayed, when a touch input is received for a set area, the touch screen 240 may output a process browsing page (see Fig.12 Here, the setting area receiving the touch input is used as the first input device. In one embodiment, the setting area may be an area including an area displaying the process name 311 and the process browser 313. That is, the first input device may be set to overlap with the area including the process name 311 displaying the specific processing process and the process browser 313 in the process selection page P310.

[0191] Process browsing page (refer to Fig.12 ) is a page that outputs a plurality of process names corresponding to a plurality of processing processes as a list. The setting area used as an input device in the process browser 313 can be an area where icons representing the process browser 313 and / or the process name 311 are displayed.

[0192] The option display unit 320 displays option information. Various options may be provided for the processing process. The options provide the user with a selection or setting right so that the default setting value preset for each processing process may be changed to a different setting value based on the user's request (input). In one embodiment, various options may be selected that may change the preset value or condition in a specific processing process. Such options may be provided on the premise of selecting a specific processing process. The options may be to change the condition of each cycle included in the processing process, to execute an additional cycle, and / or to change the process execution completion time (pre-set setting).

[0193] In one embodiment, the option display unit 320 displays an option name 321 and a setting value 322. The option name 321 is the name of the option. The setting value 322 is the value or condition of the option corresponding to the option name 321. The option name 321 may be located above the setting value 322.

[0194] The illustrated embodiment is a case where the treatment course is a washing course. In one embodiment, the washing course may provide a washing option, the number of times rinsing is performed, the dehydration intensity, and the water temperature as options. The option name 321a of the washing option may be "washing". The option name 321b of the number of times rinsing is performed may be "rinsing". The option name 321c of the dehydration intensity may be "dehydration". The option name 321d of the water temperature may be "water temperature".

[0195] According to one embodiment, the setting value 322 provided in each option of the washing process can provide a plurality of preset setting values, and one of them can be selected. In one embodiment, the "washing option" can provide selections such as "none", "small dirt", "standard" and "strong" as the setting value 322.

[0196] As another embodiment not shown in the figure, the case where the processing course is a drying course is described. In one embodiment, the drying course can provide an economy mode, a degree of drying, a drying time, and wrinkle prevention as options. The option name of the economy mode can be "economy mode". The option name of the degree of drying can be "drying degree". The option name of the drying time can be "drying time". The option name of the wrinkle prevention can be "wrinkle prevention".

[0197] According to one embodiment, the setting value provided in each option of the drying course may provide a plurality of preset setting values, and any one of them may be selected. In one embodiment, "anti-wrinkle" may provide selections of "on" and "off" as setting values.

[0198] When the user does not change the setting value 322, it is output as a preset default value. The default value can be set as a preset value for each washing process. When the setting value 322 is changed from the default value and used, the value with a high frequency of use can be stored and updated as the default value based on the frequency of use of the changed setting value 322.

[0199] In one embodiment, any of the plurality of processing processes may provide one or more options from among the plurality of options that may be provided by the first processing device 10. The one or more options provided by any processing process are defined as provided options.

[0200] In the option display section 320 , among the provided options, the provided options that allow the user to change the setting values ​​are displayed in a first appearance, and the provided options that do not allow the user to change the setting values ​​are displayed in a second appearance. Fig. 9 The shown state indicates a state in which the user can change the setting value, and is an example of the first appearance.

[0201] The option display unit 320 may display an option set. An option set is a collection of multiple preset options among multiple options. In the illustrated embodiment, the option set may consist of "washing", "rinsing", "spinning" and "water temperature". Even if a specific processing course changes, the option configuration of the option set is displayed in the same manner. However, the default value of the set value may be provided differently according to the specific processing course. A specific processing course may not provide some options included in the option set.

[0202] See also Fig.10 . Fig.10 A view showing that "Rinse + Spin" in a processing course is designated as a specific processing course. The "Rinse + Spin" course does not provide certain options included in an option set. In one embodiment, the option set includes a washing option, the number of times rinsing is performed, a spin intensity, and a water temperature. The "Rinse + Spin" course does not provide the washing option and the water temperature in the options. In the case where a specific processing course does not provide an option, the set value may be displayed as "-".

[0203] One or more indicators 331 may be displayed in the indicator display section 330. The indicator 331 is a component that indicates status information and setting information of the device. The indicator 331 may be displayed as an icon. The indicator 331 may be displayed as each icon corresponding to each information. As the number of displayed indicators 331 increases, the indicators may accumulate from the first side to the second side and may be displayed so as not to overlap with each other. In one embodiment, the first side may be the left side and the second side may be the right side. The indicators 331 may be displayed in order based on priority. In one embodiment, the higher the priority, the more the indicator is positioned relative to the left side, and the lower the priority, the more the indicator is positioned relative to the right side. In Fig.15 Implementations of the indicator 331 that may be provided in the first device manipulation UI 300 are described in more detail in FIG.

[0204] See also Fig.11 . Fig.11 A view is shown in which "barrel sterilization" is designated as a specific processing process in the processing process. In one embodiment, there may not be any options that can be selected in the process selection page P310. When there are no selectable options, nothing may be displayed in the option display section 320. In one embodiment, the "barrel sterilization" process does not have any options that can be selected in the option display section 320. The "barrel sterilization" process may not display anything in the option display section 320.

[0205] Fig.12 2 shows a flow of changing a specific processing process via a process browser page, wherein the first device manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240. Fig.12 Provide explanation.

[0206] The image shown in (a) is a process selection page P310. The process selection page P310 is output on the touch screen 240. The process browser 313 is selected in the process selection page P310. The process browser 313 can be selected by the user touching ① on the area where the process browser 313 is provided.

[0207] The image shown in (b) is a process browsing page P370. The process browsing page P370 is output on the touch screen 240. The process browsing page P370 outputs a plurality of process names corresponding to a plurality of processing processes as a list. When a washing machine is set as an embodiment of the first processing device 10, the process names output as a list may be process names of a washing process. When the process browsing page is input on the second device manipulation UI 400, the process names output as a list may be process names of a drying process when the second processing device 20 is set as a dryer.

[0208] In one embodiment, among the multiple process names output as a list, the process name of a specific processing process is displayed to be distinguished from other process names. In one embodiment, the process name of the specific processing process and the other process names are displayed in different colors to distinguish each other. In one embodiment, the specific processing process shown (i.e., "standard washing") can be set to letters 311a having a first color. The first color is the same as or recognized as the same color as the color of the indicator 331a indicating "screen occupied device" in the first device manipulation UI 300 described later and the color of the progress indicator bar 360 in the first device manipulation UI 300. Other process names can be set to letters having a third color different from the first color.

[0209] Because the touch screen 240 has a limited screen size, the plurality of process names may not be completely displayed in one image. In one embodiment, the process browsing page P370 may display some of the plurality of process names output as a list, and the remaining process names may be displayed by scrolling of the user. When a user input is received via the process browser 313 while the first processing process is displayed as a specific processing process in the process selection page P310, the process browsing page P370 is displayed, and a portion showing the process name of the first processing process is first displayed in the process browsing page P370. In the illustrated embodiment, the first processing process is "standard washing".

[0210] In the process browsing page P370, the processing process desired by the user can be selected as a specific processing process. When a process name among multiple process names is selected, the processing process of the selected process name is designated as a specific processing process. In one embodiment, the "Wool / Fine" process can be selected by the user touching ③. When a process is selected, a process selection page P310 is output in which the selected processing process is used as a specific processing process. When ② the return button 314 is touched in the process browsing page P370, a process selection page P310 that maintains the existing specific processing process is output.

[0211] The image illustrated in (c) is a process browsing page P370 in which the specific processing process is changed to the "Wool / Fine" process by selecting the "Wool / Fine" process in the process browsing page P370.

[0212] Fig.13 FIG. 3 shows a view of outputting a process browsing page P370 of the first device manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.13 .

[0213] The process browsing page P370 includes a process display area 316, a scroll bar 315, and a return button 314. An indicator 331a indicating a "screen occupying device" may also be displayed in the process browsing page P370. The indicator 331a will be described in detail later.

[0214] The process names of the plurality of processing processes are listed in the process display area 316. By manipulating the scroll bar 315, the process names of other processing processes are displayed in the process display area 316. That is, the user can view the entire processing process by manipulating the scroll bar 315. In one embodiment, it has been described that the processing process is viewed using the scroll bar 315, but other schemes such as a sliding gesture may be applied.

[0215] Fig.14 1 shows a flow of changing a specific processing process through a slide input in a process selection page P310 of a first device manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.14 Provide explanation.

[0216] The user can change a specific processing process by inputting a sliding gesture in the process selection page P310. The sliding gesture is a touch input scheme in which a part of the touch screen 240 is touched and the finger moves in a specific direction while maintaining the touch. The specific processing process can be changed according to the sliding direction.

[0217] The image shown in (a) is a process selection page P310 that determines the first processing process (illustrated example: standard washing) as a specific processing process. The process selection page P310 is output on the touch screen 240. The specific processing process can be changed by inputting a sliding gesture. The user can change the specific processing process by touching the touch screen 240 and inputting a sliding gesture. In one embodiment, the specific processing process is set to the first processing process. In the illustrated embodiment, the first processing process is the "standard washing" process. A view of a sliding gesture ① of inputting a touch as a starting point of a portion of the process display area 316 and moving the finger in the first direction is shown.

[0218] The image shown in (b) is a process selection page P310 that specifies the second process (illustrated example: AI washing) as the specific process. (b) shows an image in which the specific process is switched to the second process when the slide gesture ① shown in (a) is input. In the illustrated example, the second process is the "AI washing" process.

[0219] Each of the processing processes constituting the plurality of processing processes has a set order. [Table 1] is a table illustrating and describing the processing processes and the unique order corresponding to each processing process. In one embodiment, the order of the processing processes may follow the order of [Table 1]. When a sliding gesture is input, the processing process may be designated as a specific processing process based on the set order.

[0220] [Table 1]

[0221] order Process Process name describe 1 First processing First process name Description of the first process 2 Second processing Second process name Description of the Second Process 3 The third process Third process name Description of the third process 4 Fourth Process Fourth process name Description of the fourth process 5 Fifth Process Fifth process name Description of the Fifth Process 6 Sixth Process Sixth process name Description of the sixth process 7 Seventh Process Seventh process name Description of the seventh process …… …… …… n The nth processing process Name of the nth process Description of the nth process

[0222] For example, when the first device manipulation UI 300 is a washing machine, the process is a washing process. The name of the first process, the first process name, may be "standard washing", and the description of the first process may be "washing ordinary clothes". For example, when the second device manipulation UI 400 is a drying machine, the process is a drying process. The name of the first process, the first process name, may be "standard drying", and the description of the first process may be "softening ordinary clothes".

[0223] In one embodiment, when a sliding gesture is input in a first direction from right to left, the next processing process in the sequence is designated as a specific processing process. However, when the specific processing process is the last one in the sequence, the first processing process in the sequence is again designated as the specific processing process.

[0224] In one embodiment, when a sliding gesture is input in the second direction from left to right, the previous processing process in the sequence is designated as the specific processing process. However, when the specific processing process is ranked first in the sequence, the processing process ranked last in the sequence is again designated as the specific processing process.

[0225] When a specific processing process is changed to another processing process, the indicator display unit 330 may display a sequence indicator 332. The sequence indicator 332 is a component that indicates the sequence of the specific processing process so that the user can visually recognize it. The sequence indicator 332 may have various expression methods, but in the illustrated embodiment, it is expressed by filling and emptying the inside of a plurality of circular shapes arranged in a horizontal line. In the illustrated embodiment, the solid circular shapes constituting the sequence indicator 332 indicate the sequence of the specific processing process.

[0226] In one embodiment, as described in (b), when a sliding gesture ② is input in the second direction while the second processing course (illustrated example: artificial intelligence washing) is designated as the specific processing course, the specific processing course is changed to the first processing course (illustrated example: standard washing). The first processing course precedes the second processing course in order.

[0227] In one embodiment, as described in (b), when a sliding gesture ③ is input in the first direction while the second processing course (illustrated example: artificial intelligence washing) is designated as the specific processing course, the specific processing course is changed to a third processing course (illustrated example: blanket). The third processing course is sequentially arranged after the second processing course.

[0228] In one embodiment, as described in (c), when a sliding gesture ④ is input in the second direction while the third processing process (illustrated example: blanket) is designated as the specific processing process, the specific processing process is changed to the second processing process (illustrated example: artificial intelligence washing). The second processing process precedes the third processing process in order.

[0229] In one embodiment, as described in (c), when a slide gesture ⑤ is input in the first direction while the third processing process (illustration example: blanket) is designated as the specific processing process, the specific processing process is changed to a fourth processing process (illustration example: a small amount and fast). The fourth processing process is sequentially arranged after the third processing process.

[0230] In one embodiment, as described in (d), when a slide gesture ⑥ is input in the second direction while the fourth processing process (illustration example: a small amount and fast) is designated as the specific processing process, the specific processing process is changed to the third processing process (illustration example: blanket). The fourth processing process precedes the third processing process in order.

[0231] Each process can be referenced by Fig.14 The method described is specified for a specific process.

[0232] Sequence indicator 332 may display a set time and then disappear. In one embodiment, sequence indicator 332 may display a set time immediately after a particular process is changed and then disappear. Sequence indicator 332 may display a set time and then indicator 331 may be displayed again. In one embodiment, the set time for displaying sequence indicator 332 may be 3 seconds.

[0233] In the case of the second device manipulation UI 400 for manipulating the second processing device 20, it is possible to Fig.14 The method described in designates each processing process as a specific processing process.

[0234] exist Fig.15 , (a) shows an embodiment of an indicator 331 that can be applied to the first device manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and (b) shows an embodiment of a sequence indicator 332 that can be applied to the first device manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.15 Provide explanation.

[0235] In one embodiment, the indicator 331 and the sequence indicator 332 may be displayed on the reference Fig. 9 , Fig.10 and Fig.11 In the indicator display unit 330.

[0236] When describing the indicator 331, (a) shows an embodiment of the indicator 331 set in the first device manipulation UI 300. The indicator 331 can be represented as a pictogram (or icon). [Table 2] lists the information that can be displayed via the indicator 331 in the first device manipulation UI 300 according to the embodiment. The priority can be increased in the following order: "Screen occupation device" -> "Wi-Fi" -> "Remote control" -> "Door lock" -> "Drying preparation" -> "Turbo jet" -> "Steam" -> "Appointment" -> "Anti-wrinkle" -> "Lock".

[0237] [Table 2]

[0238]

[0239] The indicator 431 provided in the second device manipulation UI 400 will be described as an embodiment. Fig.34 In the embodiment, the indicator 431 provided in the second device manipulation UI 400 may be appropriately referred to. [Table 3] lists information that may be displayed via the indicator 431 in the second device manipulation UI 400 according to an embodiment. The priority may be increased in the following order: "Screen occupation device" -> "Wi-Fi" -> "Remote control" -> "Door lock" -> "Steam" -> "Turbo jet" -> "Ironing notification" -> "Appointment".

[0240] [Table 3]

[0241]

[0242] In one example, when each indicator 331 and 431 is generated and displayed, a motion effect may be applied to focus the user's attention. A motion effect refers to an effect that causes motion to occur on the screen. For example, a motion effect may cause a newly displayed indicator to flash. In one embodiment, an indicator 331a indicating a "screen occupying device" provides the user with intuitive visual information about which processing device is currently the object to be manipulated. In one embodiment, a device indicator 331a indicating a "screen occupying device" may have a shape of two squares stacked vertically. This symbolizes the shape of a first processing device 10 and a second processing device 20 stacked. In the first device manipulation UI 300, it may be set to a shape in which a lower block is colored. The lower block may be colored with a first color. Although in Fig.15 (b) shows an implementation of the sequence indicator 332 provided in the first device manipulation UI 300. The sequence indicator 332 is a component that allows the user to visually identify the order of a specific processing process. The sequence indicator 332 can have various expression methods, but in the illustrated embodiment, it is expressed by filling and clearing the inside of a plurality of circular shapes arranged in a horizontal line. In the illustrated embodiment, the solid circular shapes constituting the sequence indicator 332 indicate the order of the specific processing process.

[0243] The number of circular shapes constituting the order indicator 332 may correspond to the number of processing processes provided, but may have a number suitable for the screen configuration as long as a visual effect enabling the user to recognize the order is provided.

[0244] Fig.16 2 shows a process of changing a setting value, in which a process selection page P310 of the first device manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240. Fig.16 Provide explanation.

[0245] Refer to (a). In one embodiment, the process selection page P310 provides an option display unit 320. The option display unit 320 can display the provided options provided by the specific processing process. The provided options can be one or more options provided by the specific processing process among various options provided by the first processing device 10. In the image shown in (a), the provided options are a washing option, the number of times to perform rinsing, the dehydration intensity, and the water temperature. The set values ​​of the provided options that allow the user to change the set values ​​are displayed in a first appearance. The first appearance can be combined with Fig.17In one embodiment, the first appearance and the second appearance may be compared with the setting value 322 displayed in the second appearance shown. The first appearance and the second appearance are visually different from each other. In one embodiment, the first appearance and the second appearance may have differences in the text attributes of the displayed setting value. In one embodiment, the first appearance and the second appearance have different brightness. In one embodiment, the second appearance may have a lower brightness than the first appearance. In an embodiment not shown, the first appearance and the second appearance may have differences in at least one of font, text bold, text style, and text size.

[0246] (a) shows a view in which a user touches an area occupied by a set value to change an option. In one embodiment, the option to be changed is a washing option. The user touches ① an area displaying the set value of the washing option. The area occupied by each set value corresponding to each of the one or more options provided as suggested options can be set as a set value inputter. In the illustrated embodiment, the set value of the washing option is "standard".

[0247] (b) shows a view in which the option change tool P380 is output on the touch screen 240. In one embodiment, the option change tool P380 outputs a list of changeable setting values. The user can select a desired setting value on the option change tool P380 and change it. In one embodiment, the selection of the desired setting value can be made by touching the input of the area occupied by the desired setting value. In the illustrated embodiment, the selected setting value can be "Strong", and the setting value can be changed by touching ③ the area occupied by "Strong". In one example, the ② return button can be touched to return to the process selection page P310 without changing the setting value.

[0248] (c) An image showing a change in setting values ​​applied. The wash option has been changed from "Standard" to "Strong".

[0249] When the user does not change the setting value of the provided option, the setting value of the provided option is output as a default value preset for each processing process. The default value may be updated based on the frequency of use of the user changing the setting value.

[0250] Fig.17 2 shows a state in which a first device manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240 and a first page P320 according to an embodiment is output. Fig.17 Provide explanation.

[0251] When the loop is in progress, the first page P320 is output. In one embodiment, the first page P320 includes a current condition display portion 350, a progress indicator bar 360, an option display portion 320 and an indicator display portion 330.

[0252] In one embodiment, the current condition display unit 350 displays the process name 311 , the remaining time 341 until the processing is completed, and the current condition name 351 showing the current status such as the name of the currently running loop.

[0253] The progress indicator bar 360 is a unit for intuitively indicating the progress degree of the laundry treatment performed by the first treatment device 10. In one embodiment, the progress indicator bar 360 may be a horizontal bar that crosses the touch screen 240 from left to right. The progress indicator bar 360 indicates the progress degree of the laundry treatment using the filling length within the bar. The progress indicator bar 360 increases the internal filling amount of the bar as the treatment proceeds. In one embodiment, the filling color of the progress indicator bar 360 displayed in the first device manipulation UI 300 may be a color different from the filling color of the progress indicator bar displayed in the second device manipulation UI 400. In one embodiment, the filling color of the progress indicator bar 360 displayed in the first device manipulation UI 300 may be a first color. The filling color of the progress indicator bar displayed in the second device manipulation UI 400 may be a second color. The first color is the same as the first color or at least recognized by the user as the same as the first color, which is the filling color of the indicator 331a indicating the "screen occupation device".

[0254] In one embodiment, the set value cannot be changed during the cycle. The state in which the set value cannot be changed is represented by the second appearance. Fig.17 The illustrated view is an example of the second appearance, indicating a state in which the user cannot change the setting value.

[0255] Fig.18 2 shows a state in which a first device manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240, a first page P320 according to an embodiment is output, and a reservation option is set. Fig.18 Provide explanation.

[0256] When the cycle is in progress, the first page P320 is output. In one embodiment, the cycle in progress is a reservation cycle. The reservation cycle is a waiting cycle in which a specific processing process is not executed until a set time, but the specific processing process is executed when the set time is reached, so that the specific processing process is completed at the set future time. The reservation cycle can be executed by executing the processing process while setting the reservation option. The remaining time 341 indicates the remaining time until the process input to be executed is completed. In the illustrated embodiment, the current condition name 351 can be displayed as "Washing completion reservation". The indicator display unit 330 can additionally display a reservation indicator 331h.

[0257] Fig.19 and Fig. 20The flow of the execution, progress, and completion of standard washing as a specific treatment course in which the first device manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240 and a reservation option is set according to an embodiment is shown.

[0258] (a) is an image of the output course selection page P310. In one embodiment, the reservation option is set. In one embodiment, "standard washing" is designated as a specific treatment course.

[0259] In one embodiment, an execution command for executing a specific processing process is input. The user touches the first execution / pause button 271 to input the execution command. The first processing device 10 that receives the execution command senses the amount of laundry. When the amount of laundry is sensed, the first guidance page P381 is output on the touch screen 240. (b) is an image of outputting the first guidance page P381. The first guidance page P381 displays a guidance phrase indicating that the amount of laundry is being sensed. In one embodiment, the guidance phrase may be "weight sensing in progress".

[0260] When the laundry amount sensing is completed, the processing process execution time point at which the specific processing process starts can be calculated based on the sensed laundry amount and the completion time set in the reservation option. The reservation loop is performed until the processing process execution time point is reached. (c) is an image showing the first page P320 in the reservation loop.

[0261] When the processing process execution time point is reached, the processing process is executed. When the automatic detergent / softener option is set, the amount of detergent determined based on the sensed amount of clothes is injected. While the detergent is automatically injected, the second guidance page P382 can be output on the touch screen 240. (d) is an image of outputting the second guidance page P382. The second guidance page P382 displays a guidance phrase indicating that detergent is being injected. In one embodiment, the guidance phrase can be "Automatically inject detergent". In one embodiment, when the processing process is executed, the reservation indicator is no longer displayed.

[0262] (e), (f), (g), (i) and (j) respectively represent the first page P320 when executing each cycle constituting a specific processing process. In one embodiment, the specific processing process may include a soaking cycle, a washing cycle, a rinsing cycle and a dehydration cycle. In one embodiment, the soaking cycle is displayed as "soaking in progress" in the portion displaying the current condition name. In one embodiment, the washing cycle is displayed as "washing in progress" in the portion displaying the current condition name. In one embodiment, the rinsing cycle is indicated as "rinsing in progress" in the portion displaying the current condition name. In one embodiment, the dehydration cycle is displayed as "dehydration in progress" in the portion displaying the current condition name.

[0263] When the automatic detergent / softener option is set, the softener is injected in an amount determined based on the sensed amount of laundry. In one embodiment, the softener is injected before the final rinse. While the softener is automatically injected, the touch screen 240 may output a third guide page P383. (h) is an image of outputting the third guide page P383. The third guide page P383 displays a guide phrase indicating that the softener is being injected. In one embodiment, the guide phrase may be "Automatically injecting softener".

[0264] In one embodiment, when a particular processing process is completed, the user can be informed that the process has been completed. (k) is an image of a fourth instruction page P384 including instructions indicating that the output process is completed. The fourth instruction page P384 displays an instruction phrase indicating that the particular processing process is completed. The instruction phrase may include subsequent actions after the processing process is completed. In one embodiment, the fourth instruction page P384 displays the process name of the completed particular processing process (illustrated example: standard washing). In one embodiment, the instruction phrase may be "Washing is completed. Open the door with the vent door holder to prevent odor."

[0265] Fig.21 The flow when a specific processing process is changed to another processing process based on the first method is shown, wherein the first device manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240, and any processing process is suspended during progress as a specific processing process according to the embodiment. Fig.21 The method of changing a specific processing process of the first method described in the specification is to change the process selection page P310 via the process selection page P310. Fig.21 Provide explanation.

[0266] (a) shows the first page P320 when a cycle constituting a specific treatment process is in progress. In one embodiment, the cycle in progress is a rinse cycle. In the part showing the current condition name, the rinse cycle is displayed as "rinse in progress".

[0267] A pause command may be input while a loop is in progress. The pause command may be input by a user. In one embodiment, a user may input a pause command via the first execute / pause button 271. When a pause command is input, the progress of a specific processing process is paused. (b) shows the first page P320 in a paused state. "Pause" is displayed in the portion displaying the current condition name. When a specific processing process is paused, the specific processing process may be changed to another processing process. The first page P320 in a paused state displays a process browser 313. (b) shows a view of a user touching ① a process browser 313.

[0268] (c) shows a view of outputting the process selection page P310. A specific processing process can be changed to another processing process on the process selection page P310. (c) shows a view of touching ② and selecting another processing process. In the illustrated example, the other processing process is the "wool / fine" process.

[0269] When a specific processing process is changed while a specific processing process is paused during progress, the ongoing specific processing process is canceled. In one embodiment, when a specific processing process is changed to a second processing process and a first processing process is paused during progress, the first processing process is no longer processed and is canceled. (d) shows a view of outputting a process selection page P310 when a specific processing process is changed and an ongoing specific processing process is canceled. The process selection page P310 displays the newly designated specific processing process. In the illustrated embodiment, the newly designated specific processing process is a "wool / fine" process. In one embodiment, a cancellation guide pop-up window 399 including a cancellation guide notifying that the ongoing specific processing process has been canceled is output on the process selection page P310. In one embodiment, the phrase for the cancellation guide may be "washing has been canceled because the process has been changed". The cancellation guide pop-up window 399 may display a set time.

[0270] (e) shows a state where the cancel guide pop-up window 399 disappears after a set time has passed since the image in (d) was displayed. In one embodiment, the set time may be 3 seconds.

[0271] Fig. 22 The flow when a specific processing process is changed to another processing process based on the second method is shown, wherein the first device manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240, and any processing process is suspended during progress as a specific processing process according to an embodiment. Fig. 22 The second method described in is to change a specific process through a sliding gesture. Fig. 22 Provide explanation.

[0272] (a) shows the first page P320 when a cycle constituting a specific treatment process is in progress. In one embodiment, the cycle in progress is a rinse cycle. In the part showing the current condition name, the rinse cycle is displayed as "rinse in progress".

[0273] A pause command may be input while a loop is in progress. The pause command may be input by a user. In one embodiment, a user may input a pause command via the first execute / pause button 271. When a pause command is input, the progress of a specific processing process is paused. (b) shows the first page P320 in a paused state. "Pause" is displayed in the portion displaying the current condition name. When a specific processing process is paused, the specific processing process may be changed to another processing process. In one embodiment, when a sliding gesture is input in the first direction or the second direction on the first page P320 in a paused state, the specific processing process is changed. (b) shows a view in which a sliding gesture ① is input in the first direction.

[0274] When a specific processing process is changed while a specific processing process is paused during progress, the ongoing specific processing process is canceled. In one embodiment, when a specific processing process is changed to a second processing process and a first processing process is paused during progress, the first processing process is no longer in progress and is canceled. (d) shows a view in which an ongoing specific processing process is canceled as the specific processing process is changed and a process selection page P310 is output. The newly designated specific processing process is displayed on the process selection page P310. In the illustrated embodiment, the newly designated specific processing process is an "artificial intelligence washing" process. In one embodiment, a cancellation guide pop-up window 399 including a cancellation guide notifying that the ongoing specific processing process has been canceled is output on the process selection page P310. In one embodiment, the phrase for the cancellation guide may be "Washing has been canceled because the process has been changed." The cancellation guide pop-up window 399 may display a set time.

[0275] (d) shows a state where the cancel guide pop-up window 399 disappears after a set time has passed since the image of (c) was displayed. In one embodiment, the set time may be 3 seconds.

[0276] Fig.23 It is an additional function page P350 of the first processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.23 A touch input for inputting an "other settings" item among the additional function items is shown. Fig.23 Provide explanation.

[0277] The additional function page P350 is an implementation of the function setting page. The function setting page can display various functions that can be set, and can be a page that can receive input from the user. In this document, the functions that can be set on the additional function page P350 according to the implementation are referred to as additional functions.

[0278] The additional function page P350 can be output by the user's command. In one embodiment, the user can Figure 5 The additional function page P350 is accessed by inputting the additional function button 260 mentioned in the above. When receiving the user's input via the additional function button 260, the touch screen 240 may output the additional function page P350. The additional functions are various options that may be provided when the laundry treatment device performs a treatment course.

[0279] In one embodiment, there may be a plurality of additional functions that can be set on the additional function page P350. The individual items of the plurality of additional functions may be provided as a list. The plurality of additional functions provided on the additional function page P350 may be too many to be outputted in full on a single screen of the touch screen 240. The additional function page P350 may scan all items via a scrolling motion of the user. For ease of description, the entirety of the additional function page P350 according to the embodiment is shown. The additional function page P350 may display a device indicator indicating a "screen occupied device".

[0280] In one embodiment, the first processing device 10 is a washing machine. In one embodiment, the washing machine may be provided with a plurality of additional functions. Each item of the plurality of additional functions may be provided as a list. The additional functions may include a drying preparation function, a turbo jet function, a steam function, a reservation function, a detergent injection amount setting function, a softener injection amount setting function, an auxiliary detergent injection amount setting function, an anti-wrinkle function, a drum light function, etc., but are not limited to those listed.

[0281] In one embodiment, additional functions that are less frequently used may be collected in other settings of the washing machine. Fig.23 A touch input for inputting an “additional function” item is shown.

[0282] In one embodiment, additional functions that can be set jointly by the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be collected in a "common setting" item. In one embodiment, items that cannot be set can be displayed darker than other items (dimming process) to visually inform the user that they cannot be set.

[0283] Fig.24 The state of outputting the other setting page P352 for collecting additional functions with low usage frequency among the additional functions of the first processing device 10 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Fig.24 Provide explanation.

[0284] Additional functions provided on the other settings page P352 may include remote control, process list editing, steam setting, variable detergent box usage, standard detergent injection amount, standard softener injection amount, standard auxiliary detergent injection amount, notification volume and smart diagnosis, but are not limited to those listed.

[0285] In one embodiment, in the "Process List Edit" function, multiple processing processes can be edited. The other settings page P352 can also display the number of processing processes selected from the multiple processing processes. For example, when the number of selected processing processes is 11, it is displayed as "11 selected".

[0286] In one embodiment, the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 may be provided with the first processing process to the twenty-eighth processing process as the processing process. Some processing processes may be used only by the user or frequently used. The "process list edit" function can be used to perform editing so that unused or infrequently used processing processes are not set as selections. For example, only the first processing process, the second processing process, the fifth processing process to the tenth processing process can be selected for use, and the remaining processing processes can be deselected and set to be unused. In one embodiment, whenever any processing process in the processing process list is checked (selected) or unchecked (deselected), the set value is reflected in the real-time background. Among the processing processes provided in the process selection page P310 and the process browsing page P370, only the processing processes selected (selected) in the items in the processing process list are displayed.

[0287] In one embodiment, the user can edit the unique order of the processing processes in the process list editing function. When the process list editing is completed, the processing process provided to the user in the process selection page P310 and the process browsing page P370 is the selected processing process.

[0288] In one embodiment, a plurality of processing processes are listed on a process list editing screen. The list is sorted in the order from a selected (selected) processing process to an unselected (deselected) processing process. In other words, the selected (selected) processing process is exposed first, and the unselected (deselected) processing process is exposed last. This can be understood by referring to the sorting of [Table 4] and [Table 5]. [Table 4] is the sorting of items output when a user enters the process list editing screen once and edits the process list once. [Table 5] is the sorting of items output when a user enters the process list editing screen a second time after editing once.

[0289] [Table 4]

[0290] Selection state (marked with "v" when selected) project v First processing v Second processing v The third process Fourth Process v Fifth Process v Sixth Process v Seventh Process v Eighth Process Ninth Process Tenth Process v Process 11 Twelfth Process Thirteenth Process v Fourteenth Process …… The nth processing process

[0291] [Table 5]

[0292] Selection state (marked with "v" when selected) project v First processing v Second processing v The third process v Fifth Process v Sixth Process v Seventh Process v Eighth Process v Process 11 v Fourteenth Process Fourth Process Ninth Process Tenth Process Twelfth Process Thirteenth Process …… The nth processing process

[0293] In one embodiment, the process list can be automatically edited based on the user's usage pattern and recommended to the user. In one embodiment, the clothes treatment device can recommend to the user to remove the treatment process determined to be infrequently used from the process list. Fig.25 The common setting page P351 is a page that collects additional functions that can be commonly set by the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.23 When you use the "common settings" item referenced in Fig.25 Common settings page P351 shown in . Fig.25 The additional functions provided in the common settings page P351 may include, but are not limited to, Wi-Fi settings, lock, automatic process optimization, magic shortcuts, and setting initialization. The 'common settings' item as an additional function provided in the common settings page P351 has a setting value synchronized with the setting value of the second processing device 20. In one embodiment, the 'common settings' item has a setting value synchronized between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0294] In one embodiment, the "detergent injection amount" can be set in stages via an adjustment scheme using a slider on the detergent injection amount setting page. In one embodiment, for the detergent injection amount, one of off, much less, less, normal, more, and much more can be selected based on the standard injection amount. In one embodiment, the "standard injection amount" can be a value set in mL units in other settings. In one embodiment, the detergent injection amount setting page can display a device indicator 331a. The device indicator 331a can be displayed in various pages that constitute the additional settings to visually distinguish whether the currently displayed additional function page is for the first device manipulation UI 300 or for the second device manipulation UI 400.

[0295] Fig.26 The process of setting a reservation option in an additional function and the process of executing a reservation cycle when setting the reservation option according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are shown. Fig.26 Provide explanation.

[0296] (a) shows a view in which an additional function page P350 is output on the touch screen 240. A reservation setting function may be provided as an additional function in the additional function page P350. (a) illustrates a view in which a reservation is touched ① for reservation setting.

[0297] (b) shows a view in which a reservation page P354 is output on the touch screen 240. The reservation page P354 provides an option for selecting a time available for reservation. In one embodiment, a desired processing completion time can be input to complete the setting. In one embodiment, a view in which the reservation option setting is completed by touching ② "Complete within 3 hours" is shown.

[0298] (c) is an image output on the touch screen 240 immediately after the appointment is completed according to an embodiment. When the appointment setting is completed, the appointment completion is notified. In one embodiment, a completion pop-up window 398 notifying the completion of the appointment setting may be output. In one embodiment, when the desired completion time is touched in image (b), the additional function page P350 may be immediately returned. In one embodiment, (c) shows the state of returning to the additional function page P350, and the completion of the appointment setting may be notified to the user via the completion pop-up window 398. The message output in the completion pop-up window 398 may be "The appointment has been set. Press the _ button to complete the washing appointment.".

[0299] (d) shows an image output on the touch screen 240 based on the process of touching the return button in ③(c). In (d), the first page P320 is output. In one embodiment, the indicator 331 displayed in the first page P320 is added with the reservation indicator 331h.

[0300] (e) shows the first page P320 in which a reservation loop is being performed. While the first page P320 is output as in (d), when an execution command for executing a specific processing process is input, a reservation loop based on the set reservation options is executed. In one embodiment, the execution command can be input via an input by the user touching the first execution / pause button 271. When the reservation setting is also completed in the additional function page P350 as in (c), when an execution command is input, a reservation loop based on the set reservation options is executed. In one embodiment, the execution command can be input via an input by the user touching the first execution / pause button 271.

[0301] Fig. 27 The flowchart shows a process of changing a preset reservation option in an additional function and a process of executing a reservation cycle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0302] (a) shows a view in which an additional function page P350 is output on the touch screen 240. A reservation setting function may be provided as an additional function in the additional function page P350. (a) shows a view in which ① Reservation is touched to change a reservation that has been set.

[0303] (b) shows a view of outputting the appointment change page P354a on the touch screen 240. When the appointment page P354 is accessed to change an appointment that has been set, the appointment change page P354a is output. In the appointment change page P354a, a command to return without changing the appointment, a command to cancel the appointment, and a confirmation command to change the appointment can be input. When the button displayed as "Cancel" is selected, a command to return without changing the appointment is input. When the button displayed as "Cancel Appointment" is pressed, a command to cancel the appointment is input. When the button displayed as "Change Appointment" is pressed, a confirmation command to change the appointment is input. See the illustrated embodiment. As described in (b), when the ② "Cancel" button is touched, the appointment is not changed and the screen returns to the additional function page P350. When the ③ "Change Appointment" button is touched, the appointment page P354 is accessed.

[0304] (c) shows a view in which a reservation page P354 is output on the touch screen 240. The reservation page P354 provides an option for selecting a time available for reservation. In one embodiment, a desired processing completion time can be input to complete the setting. In one embodiment, a view in which the reservation option setting is completed by touching ④ "Complete within 3 hours and 30 minutes" is shown.

[0305] (d) is an image according to an embodiment output on the touch screen 240 immediately after the appointment is completed. When the appointment setting is completed, the appointment completion is notified. In one embodiment, a completion pop-up window 398 notifying the completion of the appointment setting may be output. In one embodiment, when the desired completion time is touched in image (c), the additional function page P350 may be immediately returned. In one embodiment, (d) shows the state of returning to the additional function page P350, and the completion of the appointment setting may be notified to the user via the completion pop-up window 398. The message output in the completion pop-up window 398 may be "The appointment has been set. Press the _ button to complete the washing appointment.".

[0306] (e) shows an image output on the touch screen 240 based on the process of touching the return button in (d). In (e), the first page P320 is output. In one embodiment, the indicator 331 displayed in the first page P320 includes a reservation indicator 331h.

[0307] (f) shows the first page P320 where the reservation cycle is in progress. While outputting the first page P320 as in (d), when an execution command for a specific processing process is input, the reservation cycle based on the set reservation options is executed. In one embodiment, the execution command can be input via a user input that touches the first execute / pause button 271. When the reservation setting is also completed in the additional function page P350 as in (d), when an execution command is input, the reservation cycle based on the set reservation options is executed. In one embodiment, the execution command can be input via a user input that touches the first execute / pause button 271.

[0308] Fig.28 Shows the process of canceling a preset reservation option in an additional function and the process of an image displayed on the first device operation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0309] (a) shows a view of the additional function page P350 being output on the touch screen 240. The reservation setting function can be provided as an additional function in the additional function page P350. (a) shows a view of touching ① reservation to change the already set reservation.

[0310] (b) shows a view of the reservation change page P354a being output on the touch screen 240. When accessing the reservation page P354 to change the already set reservation, the reservation change page P354a is output. In the reservation change page P354a, commands to return without changing the reservation, cancel the reservation, and confirm the change of the reservation can be input. When the button displayed as "Cancel" is selected, the command to return without changing the reservation is input. When the button displayed as "Cancel Reservation" is pressed, the command to cancel the reservation is input. When the button displayed as "Change Reservation" is pressed, the command to confirm the change of the reservation is input. Refer to the shown embodiment. As described in (b), when touching the ② "Cancel Reservation" button, the reservation is canceled. In one embodiment, when the reservation is canceled, it is not possible to return to the additional function page P350.

[0311] (c) is an image according to an embodiment immediately output on the touch screen 240 after the reservation is canceled. When the reservation setting is completed, it is notified that the reservation has been canceled. In one embodiment, a cancellation completion pop-up window 399 notifying that the reservation has been canceled can be output. In one embodiment, the user can be notified of the completion of the reservation setting via the cancellation completion pop-up window 399. The message output in the cancellation completion pop-up window 399 can be "Reservation has been canceled".

[0312] (d) and (e) show images output on the touch screen 240 based on the process of touching the return button in ③(c). In one embodiment, (d) is a case where the page before accessing the additional function page P350 is the process selection page P310. In one embodiment, (e) is a case where the page before accessing the additional function page P350 is the first page P320.

[0313] Fig.29 The flow when a specific processing process is changed based on the first method in the process selection page P310 for setting a reservation option in an additional function according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0314] (a) shows the process selection page P310 in which the reservation setting is completed. The process selection page P310 displays the device indicator 331h. (a) shows the view in which ① is touched and the process browser 313 is selected in the process selection page P310. The process browsing page P370 can be accessed via the process browser 313.

[0315] The image shown in (b) is a view of the output process browsing page P370. The currently designated specific processing process can be changed to another processing process in the process browsing page P370. In one embodiment, the current specific processing process 311a is a "standard washing" process. The user can change the specific processing process by selecting another processing process. In one embodiment, the specific processing process can be changed by touching ② "wool / delicate" process.

[0316] (c) shows the process selection page P310 in which the specific processing course is changed and output again. The process selection page P310 displays the newly specified specific processing course. When the specific processing course is changed, the already set appointment is canceled. In the illustrated embodiment, the specific processing course is changed from "standard washing" to "wool / delicate" course. The newly specified specific processing course is the "wool / delicate" course. In one embodiment, the process selection page P310 outputs a cancellation guide pop-up window 399 including a cancellation guide notifying that the already set appointment has been canceled. In one embodiment, the phrase used for the cancellation guide may be "the appointment has been canceled because the course has been changed". The cancellation guide pop-up window 399 may display the set time.

[0317] Fig.30 The flow when a specific processing process is changed based on the second method in the process selection page P310 for setting a reservation option in an additional function according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0318] (a) shows the process selection page P310 in which the reservation setting is completed. The process selection page P310 displays the device indicator 331h. (a) shows a view in which a slide gesture ① is input in the process selection page P310. According to the slide direction of the slide gesture, another processing process is designated as a specific processing process.

[0319] (b) shows a process selection page P310 in which a specific processing process has been changed. The newly designated specific processing process is displayed in the process selection page P310. When the specific processing process is changed, the already set appointment is canceled. In the illustrated embodiment, the specific processing process has been changed from the "standard washing" process to the "artificial intelligence washing" process. The newly designated specific processing process is the "artificial intelligence washing" process. In one embodiment, a cancellation guide pop-up window 399 including a cancellation guide notifying that the already set appointment has been canceled is output in the process selection page P310. In one embodiment, the phrase used for the cancellation guide may be "The appointment has been canceled because the process has been changed". The cancellation guide pop-up window 399 may display the set time.

[0320] Fig.31 A flow of changing a specific processing progress in the first page P320 when a reservation cycle is in progress according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown because a reservation option is set in an additional function.

[0321] (a) shows the first page P320 in a state where the appointment setting is completed and the appointment cycle is executed. The first page P320 displays the device indicator 331h. The first page P320 in which the appointment cycle is in progress can be set so that the options or processing progress cannot be changed. A pause command can be input while the appointment cycle is in progress. The pause command can be input by the user. In one embodiment, the user can input a pause command via the first execute / pause button 271. When the pause command is input, the progress of the appointment cycle is paused.

[0322] (b) shows the first page P320 in a paused state. "Pause" is displayed in the portion displaying the current condition name. When a specific processing process is paused, the specific processing process can be changed to another processing process. The first page P320 in a paused state can display a process browser, and a sliding gesture can also be used to change the specific processing process.

[0323] (c) is the process selection page P310 that has changed the specific processing process. The process selection page P310 displays the newly specified specific processing process. When the specific processing process changes, the set appointments are cancelled. In the illustrated embodiment, the specific processing process has changed from "standard wash" to "wool / delicate" process. The newly specified specific processing process is the "wool / delicate" process. In one embodiment, the process selection page P310 outputs a cancellation guide pop-up window 399 that includes a cancellation guide notifying that the set appointments have been cancelled. In one embodiment, the phrase for the cancellation guide may be "The appointment has been cancelled because the process has been changed". The cancellation guide pop-up window 399 may display the set time.

[0324] Fig.32 Shows a view suggesting "option suggestion" when the first device manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240 and a process of receiving and reflecting the "option suggestion" when setting the "magic shortcut", where the "magic shortcut" is one of the additional functions that can be set by an additional function according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0325] (a) shows a view of outputting the process selection page P310 when the "magic shortcut" function is set. The "magic shortcut" function is a function of displaying an option suggestion 318a that suggests options that can be changed in the selected processing process or set values of additional options that can be added to the user. The option suggestion 318a can be displayed in a suggestion phrase 318 that describes the suggested option. Instead of the process description 312, the suggestion phrase 318 can be displayed in the part where the process description 312 is shown. The option suggestion 318a can be displayed within the boundary that forms a part of the suggestion phrase 318 and can be distinguished from the rest of the suggestion phrase 318. (a) shows a view where the user touches ① the option suggestion 318a as an input to accept the option suggestion 318a. Touching the option suggestion 318a means touching the area where the option suggestion 318a is displayed. Touching the area where the option suggestion 318a is displayed means defining a limited area of the area where the option suggestion 318a is displayed as a touch input area and touching this input area.

[0326] (b) shows the state of accepting the option suggestion 318a through the user's input. When the option suggestion 318a is accepted by the user's input, the first device manipulation UI 300 displays the option suggestion 318a in a first color. The first color is related to the color of the device indicator 331a and the color of the progress bar 360 in the above-mentioned first device manipulation UI 300. In one embodiment, the interior of the border around the option suggestion 318a is filled with the first color. Whether the option suggestion 318a is accepted can be identified via such a color difference.

[0327] When the option suggestion 318a is accepted, whether the accepted option is reflected may be displayed via the indicator 331. In one embodiment, because the "steam" function is set, a steam indicator 331g indicating that "steam" is set may be displayed on the indicator 331.

[0328] Fig.33 Shown with Fig.32 Reverse flow, where the acceptance of an Option Suggestion is released and the Option Suggestion is not applied.

[0329] (a) shows a state where the option suggestion 318a is accepted and a view where the area providing the option suggestion 318a is touched. (b) shows a view where the accepted option setting is released and the option suggestion 318a is not applied.

[0330] Fig.34 A flow of changing a specific processing process via a process browsing page is shown, in which the second device manipulation UI 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240 .

[0331] The image shown in (a) is a process selection page P410. The process selection page P410 is output on the touch screen 240. The process browser 413 is selected in the process selection page P410. The process browser 413 can be selected by the user touching ① on the area where the process browser 413 is provided.

[0332] The image shown in (b) is a process browsing page P470. The process browsing page P470 is output on the touch screen 240. The process browsing page P470 outputs a plurality of process names corresponding to a plurality of processing processes as a list.

[0333] In one embodiment, among the multiple process names output as a list, the process name of a specific processing process is displayed to be distinguished from other process names. In one embodiment, the process name of the specific processing process and the other process names are displayed in different colors to distinguish each other. In one embodiment, "standard drying" as the specific processing process shown can be set to letters 411a with a second color. The second color is the same as or recognized as the same color as the color of the indicator 431a indicating "screen occupied device" in the second device manipulation UI 400 and the color of the progress indicator bar in the second device manipulation UI 400. Other process names can be set to letters with a third color different from the second color.

[0334] Because the touch screen 240 has a limited screen size, the multiple process names may not be completely displayed in one image. In one embodiment, the process browsing page P470 may display some of the multiple process names output as a list, and the remaining process names may be displayed by the user's scrolling. When a user input is received via the process browser 413 while the first processing process is displayed as a specific processing process in the process selection page P410, the process browsing page P470 is displayed, and the part showing the process name of the first processing process is first displayed in the process browsing page P470. In the illustrated embodiment, the first processing process is "standard drying".

[0335] In the process browsing page P470, the processing process desired by the user can be selected as a specific processing process. When a process name among multiple process names is selected, the processing process of the selected process name is designated as a specific processing process. In one embodiment, the "Wool / Fine" process can be selected by the user touching ③. When a process is selected, a process selection page P410 is output in which the selected processing process is used as a specific processing process. When ② the return button 314 is touched in the process browsing page P470, a process selection page P410 that maintains the existing specific processing process is output.

[0336] The image illustrated in (c) is a process browsing page P470 , in which the specific processing process is changed to the “Wool / Fine” process by selecting the “Wool / Fine” process in the process browsing page P470 .

[0337] Fig.35 A state in which the second device manipulation UI 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240 and the first page P420 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is output is shown.

[0338] When the loop is in progress, the first page P420 is output. In one embodiment, the first page P420 includes a current condition display portion, a progress indicator bar 360, an option display portion, and an indicator display portion.

[0339] In one embodiment, the description of the current condition display portion is replaced by Fig.17 Description.

[0340] The progress indicator bar 460 is a unit for intuitively indicating the progress degree of the laundry treatment performed by the second treatment device 20. In one embodiment, the progress indicator bar 460 may be a horizontal bar that crosses the touch screen 240 from left to right. The progress indicator bar 460 indicates the progress degree of the laundry treatment using the filling length within the bar. The progress indicator bar 460 increases the internal filling amount of the bar as the treatment proceeds. In one embodiment, the filling color of the progress indicator bar 460 displayed in the second device manipulation UI 400 may be a color different from the filling color of the progress indicator bar displayed in the first device manipulation UI 300. In one embodiment, the filling color of the progress indicator bar 460 displayed in the second device manipulation UI 400 may be a second color. The filling color of the progress indicator bar displayed in the first device manipulation UI 300 may be a first color. The second color is the same as the second color or at least recognized by the user as the same as the second color, and the second color is the filling color of the indicator 431a indicating the "screen occupation device".

[0341] Fig.36 A view of suggesting “option suggestions” when a second device manipulation UI 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen 240 and a process of accepting and reflecting “option suggestions” when setting a “magic shortcut” is shown. The “magic shortcut” is one of the additional functions that can be set according to an additional function of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0342] (a) shows a view of the output process selection page P410 when the "Magic Shortcut" function is set. The "Magic Shortcut" function is a function of displaying option suggestions 318a, which suggest options that can be changed in the selected processing process or setting values ​​of additional options that can be added to the user. The option suggestion 418a can be displayed in the suggestion phrase 418 that describes the suggested option. The option suggestion 418a can be displayed within a border that constitutes a part of the suggestion phrase 418 and can be distinguished from the rest of the suggestion phrase 418. (a) shows a view in which the user touches ① option suggestion 418a as an input for accepting option suggestion 418a. Touching option suggestion 418a means touching the area where option suggestion 418a is displayed. Touching the area where option suggestion 418a is displayed means defining a limited area of ​​the area where option suggestion 418a is displayed as a touch input area and touching the input area.

[0343] (b) shows the state of accepting option suggestion 418a by user's input. When option suggestion 418a is accepted by user's input, second device manipulation UI 400 displays option suggestion 418a as having a second color. The second color is related to the color of device indicator 431a and the color of progress indicator bar 460 in the above-mentioned second device manipulation UI 400. In one embodiment, the inside of the frame surrounding option suggestion 418a is filled with the second color. Whether option suggestion 418a is accepted can be identified via such color difference.

[0344] When option suggestion 418a is accepted, whether the accepted option is reflected may be displayed via indicator 431. In one embodiment, because the "steam" function is set, a steam indicator 431e indicating that "steam" is set may be displayed on indicator 431.

[0345] Fig.37 Shown with Fig.36 Reverse flow, where the acceptance of an Option Suggestion is released and the Option Suggestion is not applied.

[0346] (a) shows a state where option suggestion 418a is accepted and a view in which an area provided with option suggestion 418a is touched ①. (b) shows a view in which the accepted option setting is released and option suggestion 418a is not applied.

[0347] While the present disclosure has been shown and described in conjunction with the specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various improvements and modifications may be made to the present disclosure without departing from the technical spirit of the present disclosure as provided by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, the clothes processing device being provided with a plurality of processing courses for processing clothes, the clothes processing device include: A UI part having a user interface UI, the UI part including a screen for outputting an image and a first inputter configured to receive a user's input, wherein the screen is configured to output the first page or the second page, The first page includes a process display unit for displaying a specific process specified among the plurality of process processes. The second page displays a list of multiple process names corresponding to the multiple processing processes respectively. The image of the screen is switched from the first page to the second page through input by the user via the first input device.

2. The laundry processing device according to claim 1, in, When one of the plurality of process names is selected in the second page, the screen is configured to output the first page in which a processing process corresponding to the selected process name is designated as the specific processing process.

3. The laundry processing device according to claim 1, in, The screen is configured as a touch screen, and the touch screen is configured to receive a touch input from the user, When a region corresponding to one of the plurality of process names is selected from the list on the second page, the screen is configured to output the first page in which a processing process corresponding to the selected process name is designated as the specific processing process.

4. The laundry processing device according to claim 1, in, Among the plurality of process names in the second page, the process name of the specific processing process is displayed to be distinguished from the remaining process names.

5. The laundry processing device according to claim 4, in, The process name of the specific processing process and the remaining process names are displayed in different colors.

6. The laundry processing device according to claim 1, in, The second page displays a portion of the list and displays the remaining portion via scrolling by the user, Here, in the second page output by switching from the first page, a part of the list before scrolling includes a process name of the specific processing process.

7. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, in, The screen is configured as a touch screen, and the touch screen is configured to receive a touch input from the user, The first input device is displayed in the first page.

8. The laundry processing device according to claim 7, in, The first input device is provided in an area occupied by the progress display section.

9. The laundry processing device according to claim 8, in, The first input device is arranged to overlap with an area where the specific processing progress is displayed.

10. A clothes processing device, the clothes processing device being provided with a plurality of processing courses for processing clothes, the clothes processing device include: A UI portion having a user interface UI, the UI portion including a touch screen configured to output an image and receive a user's touch input, The touch screen is configured to output a first page. The first page includes a process display unit for displaying a specific process specified among the plurality of process processes. When a portion of the touch screen where the first page is output is touched and a sliding gesture is input in a specific direction, one of the plurality of processing processes is designated as the specific processing process according to the sliding direction.

11. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 10, in, The portion of the touch screen where the slide is to be input is a part of the progress display section.

12. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 10, in, In a state where a first processing process among the plurality of processing processes is designated as the specific processing process displayed in the process display unit, When the sliding direction is a first direction, a second processing process different from the first processing process is designated as the specific processing process, and When the sliding direction is a second direction different from the first direction, a third processing process different from the first processing process and the second processing process is designated as the specific processing process.

13. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 10, in, Each of the processing processes constituting the plurality of processing processes has a set order, When a sliding input is input, the one of the plurality of processing processes is designated as the specific processing process according to the set order and the sliding direction.

14. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 13, in, A sequence indicator is displayed on the screen, the sequence indicator allowing visual recognition of the sequence of the particular processing processes displayed.

15. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 10, in, The UI part includes a first input device, wherein the screen is configured to output the first page or the second page, In which, in the second page, multiple process names corresponding to the multiple processing processes are displayed as a list, wherein, when the first input device is selected during output of the first page, the second page is output on the touch screen, When one of the plurality of process names is selected in the second page, the processing process of the selected process name is designated as the specific processing process.

16. The laundry processing device according to claim 1 or 10, in, The process display section displays a process name of the specific processing process and a process description which is a description of the specific processing process.

17. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 16, in, providing a plurality of options to at least one of the plurality of processing processes, The first page further includes an option display portion, in which the plurality of options provided by the specific processing process are displayed. Wherein, the option display portion is located below the process display portion.

18. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 17, in, The option display unit displays option names and option values ​​of the plurality of options.

19. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 10, further comprising: include: a first treating apparatus including a first drum configured to receive the laundry therein; as well as A second treating apparatus is disposed on the first treating apparatus and includes a second drum configured to receive the laundry therein.

20. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 19, in, The first processing device comprises a first front panel arranged at the front side, Wherein, the second processing device comprises a second front panel arranged at the front side, wherein a control panel for controlling at least one of the first processing device and the second processing device is disposed between the first front panel and the second front panel, Wherein, the UI part is arranged on the control panel.

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