Apparatus for treating laundry

Abstract

An apparatus for treating laundry is provided. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for treating laundry includes a touch screen for providing a plurality of treatment programs and outputting an image and receiving a touch input, in which the touch screen outputs a program selection page including a program display section and a first display section, when a touch screen on which a program selection page is output is touched and a swipe gesture is input in a certain direction, any one processing program from among a plurality of processing programs is designated as a specific processing program according to the set order and the swipe direction. An information indicator or a sequence indicator is selectively output on the first display portion, and if the specific processing program is changed by sliding, the sequence indicator is displayed within a set time.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A laundry treating apparatus is an apparatus that performs required treatment of laundry, such as removing dirt from the laundry or drying the laundry (eg, clothes and bedding) by putting the laundry into a drum.

[0003] The treatment required for the clothes can be achieved through a program including one or more cycles of washing, rinsing, dehydration, drying and refreshing. The washing cycle is a cycle that uses water and detergent to remove foreign matter attached to the clothes. The rinsing cycle is a cycle that uses water to separate the clothes and foreign matter from each other. The dehydration cycle is a cycle that removes water from the clothes. The drying cycle is a cycle that removes water from the clothes. The refreshing cycle is a cycle that uses one or more of air and steam to deodorize, remove wrinkles and disinfect the clothes.

[0004] When the laundry processing device is designed to remove dirt from the laundry, the laundry processing device may perform cycles of washing, rinsing, dehydrating, drying, etc. The laundry processing device may include a housing forming its appearance, an outer drum accommodated inside the housing, a drum rotatably mounted inside the outer drum 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 while supplying washing water to the laundry accommodated in the drum, the dirt on the laundry may be removed by friction between the drum and the washing water.

[0005] When the laundry processing apparatus is designed to dry the laundry, the laundry processing apparatus can remove moisture from the laundry by supplying dry air to the laundry. The laundry processing apparatus may include a housing, a drum rotatably arranged inside the housing, 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, so that moisture in the laundry can be removed.

[0006] Publication KR 10-2022-0029635A1 discloses a laundry processing device, which is equipped with a plurality of processing devices. The laundry processing device of the public document has a first processing device arranged at the upper side and a second processing device arranged at the lower side. A control panel is provided 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 have become increasingly interested in interior design. This interest is reflected in the trend of home appliances becoming furniture. Home appliances, which are recognized as electronic products, need to satisfy consumers' higher aesthetic sense, rather than just being satisfied with a crude design due to the presence of multiple operating buttons. Summary of the invention

[0008] Technical issues

[0009] The present disclosure is directed to providing a clothes treating apparatus which can implement a simple user interface and can 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 of the multiple processing devices constituting the clothing processing device, and the clothing processing device can provide an interior 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 a clothes treating apparatus which provides a user interface which can inform a user of a state in which the settings are completed when setting various options.

[0013] The present disclosure is directed to providing a clothes treating apparatus which displays information related to a change of a treatment program in response to a user's command to change the treatment program in an environment in which the user is notified whether to set various options, but without increasing the complexity of a screen.

[0014] 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.

[0015] 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 a program of the clothes treating apparatus may be perfectly absorbed into an installation space.

[0016] Problems to be solved by the present disclosure are not limited thereto, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art through the following description.

[0017] Technical Solution

[0018] The present disclosure provides a laundry processing device. In one embodiment, the laundry processing device is provided with a plurality of processing programs, and includes a touch screen that outputs an image and receives a touch input, the touch screen outputs a program selection page, the program selection page includes: (a) a program display part, the program display part displays a specific processing program designated among the plurality of processing programs; and (b) a first display part, each processing program constituting the plurality of processing programs has a setting order, wherein when the touch screen that outputs the program selection page is touched and a sliding gesture is input along a certain direction, one of the plurality of processing programs is designated as the specific processing program according to the setting order and the sliding direction, and the first display part selectively outputs one of the following items, namely: (a) one or more indicators, the one or more indicators displaying one or more of the status information of the laundry processing device and the user setting information for the laundry processing device; and (b) a sequence indicator, the sequence indicator allows visual recognition of the order of the displayed specific processing programs, and when the specific processing program is changed from a first processing program to a second processing program different from the first processing program by the sliding, the sequence indicator displays a set time.

[0019] In one embodiment, the first display portion may be arranged above the program display portion.

[0020] In one embodiment, the program selection page may further include (c) an option display portion in which options provided in the specific processing program are displayed.

[0021] In one embodiment, the first display portion may be arranged above the program display portion, and the option display portion may be arranged below the program display portion.

[0022] In one embodiment, the option display section may display respective option names and respective option values ​​of the plurality of options provided by the specific processing program.

[0023] In one embodiment, the one or more indicators may respectively indicate one or more of communication establishment status information, remote control setting information, door lock status information, drying preparation setting information, powerful spray setting information, steam setting information, ironing reminder setting information, anti-wrinkle setting information and appointment setting information.

[0024] In one embodiment, the one or more indicators may be configured as icons corresponding to the state information and the setting information, respectively.

[0025] In one embodiment, the clothing processing device may also include a first processing device and a second processing device, the first processing device including a first drum configured to accommodate clothing therein, and the second processing device including a second drum configured to accommodate the clothing therein, the touch screen may output a user interface (UI) selected from one of the first processing device and the second processing device, and the indicator may include a device indicator that provides a visual distinction of whether the user interface currently output on the touch screen is for the first processing device or the second processing device.

[0026] In one embodiment, in a state where a first handler is designated as the specific handler displayed in the program display portion, when the sliding direction is a first direction, a second handler different from the first handler can be designated as the specific handler, and when the sliding direction is a second direction opposite to the first direction, a third handler different from both the first handler and the second handler can be designated as the specific program.

[0027] In one embodiment, when the program display portion is touched as a starting point, the slide may receive a command.

[0028] In one embodiment, the program display section may display a program name of the specific processing program and a program description which is a description of the specific processing program.

[0029] In one embodiment, the clothing processing device may also include a first processing device, a second processing device and a control panel, the first processing device including a first front panel arranged at the front side and a first drum configured to accommodate clothing therein, the second processing device is arranged on the first processing device and includes a second front panel arranged at the front side and a second drum configured to accommodate the clothing therein, and the control panel is arranged between the first front panel and the second front panel and controls at least one of the first processing device and the second processing system, and the touch screen may be set on the control panel.

[0030] Beneficial Effects

[0031] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a simple user interface may be implemented, and an interior design effect may be achieved in an installation environment.

[0032] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a user interface may be provided on a control panel to implement a simple user interface, the control panel may control all of a plurality of treatment devices constituting the laundry treatment device, and may provide an interior design effect in an installation environment.

[0033] 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.

[0034] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a clothes treating apparatus providing a user interface that can inform a user of a setting completed state when setting various options may be provided.

[0035] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a clothes treating apparatus can be provided which displays information related to the change of a treatment program in response to a user's command to change the treatment program in an environment in which the user is notified whether to set various options, but without increasing the complexity of the screen.

[0036] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a clothes treating apparatus may be provided which may display important information suitable for a situation without increasing the complexity of the screen to provide a simple design.

[0037] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an image provided on a user interface (UI) during a cycle and / or a program of a laundry treating apparatus may be perfectly absorbed into an installation space.

[0038] Effects of the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains through this document and the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 2 It is a simple illustration of the relationship between the control panel and the first processing device and the second processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Figure 3 is a front perspective view of a control panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a control panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 5 A user interface section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0044] Figure 6a is a table listing various touch gestures of a touch inputter according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 6bis a table listing a flow in which an image displayed on a screen is switched based on an occurrence cause.

[0046] Figure 7 A cycle flow according to an embodiment when the washing machine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is set as the first processing device or the second processing device is illustrated.

[0047] Figure 8 A cycle flow according to an embodiment when a dryer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is set as a first treatment device or a second treatment device is illustrated.

[0048] Fig. 9 , Fig.10 and Fig.11 A state in which a first device manipulation user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen and a program selection page according to an embodiment is output is illustrated.

[0049] Fig.12 A process of changing a specific processing program via a program browser page is illustrated, wherein a first device manipulation user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen.

[0050] Fig.13 A view of a program browsing page in which a first device manipulation user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is output is illustrated.

[0051] Fig.14 The present invention illustrates a process of changing a specific processing program through a sweep input in a program selection page of a first device manipulation user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] exist Fig.15 middle, Fig.15 (a) illustrates an embodiment of an indicator that can be applied to a first device manipulation user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig.15 (b) illustrates an embodiment of a sequential indicator that can be applied to a first device manipulation user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0053] Fig.16 A process of changing an option value is illustrated, wherein a first device manipulation user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen.

[0054] Fig.17 A state in which a first device manipulation user interface 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 illustrated.

[0055] Fig.18A state in which a first device manipulation user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen, a first page according to an embodiment is output, and a reservation option is set is illustrated.

[0056] Fig.19 and Fig. 20 The flow of execution, progress, and completion of standard washing as a specific treatment program is illustrated, wherein a first device manipulation user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen and a reservation option is set according to an embodiment.

[0057] Fig.21 The flow when a specific processing program is changed to another processing program based on the first method is illustrated, wherein a first device manipulation user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen and any processing program among the processing programs according to the embodiment is suspended during the progress as the specific processing program.

[0058] Fig. 22 A flow when a specific processing program is changed to another processing program based on a second method is illustrated, wherein a first device manipulation user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen and any processing program among processing programs according to an embodiment is suspended during progress as a specific processing program.

[0059] Fig.23 It is an additional function page of the first processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.23 A touch input into an “other settings” item among additional function items is illustrated.

[0060] Fig.24 A state in which another setting page is outputted, the 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.

[0061] Fig.25 A state is illustrated in which a common setting page, which is a page collecting 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, is output.

[0062] Fig.26 The process of setting a reservation option among additional functions and the process of executing a reservation loop when setting the reservation option according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are illustrated.

[0063] Fig. 27 The process of changing the preset reservation options among the additional functions and the process of executing the reservation cycle according to the embodiment of the present disclosure are illustrated.

[0064] Fig.28A process of canceling a preset reservation option among additional functions and a process of an image displayed on a first device manipulation user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are illustrated.

[0065] Fig.29 A flow when a specific processing program is changed based on the first method in a program selection page in which a reservation option is set among additional functions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0066] Fig.30 The flow when a specific processing program is changed based on the second method in a program selection page according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated, in which a reservation option is set among additional functions in the program selection page.

[0067] Fig.31 The flow when a specific processing program is changed in the first page while a reservation loop is performed when a reservation option is set in an additional function according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0068] Fig.32 An example is provided of a view in which an "option suggestion" is suggested and a process in which the "option suggestion" is accepted and reflected when a "magic shortcut" is set, wherein 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, wherein a first device manipulation user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen.

[0069] Fig.33 Illustrated with Fig.32 The reverse flow, where the acceptance of the "option suggestion" is released and the "option suggestion" is not applied.

[0070] Fig.34 A process of changing a specific processing program via a program browsing page is illustrated, wherein a second device manipulation user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen.

[0071] Fig.35 A state in which a second device manipulation user interface 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 illustrated.

[0072] Fig.36 Illustrated is a view in which an "option suggestion" is suggested and a process in which the "option suggestion" is accepted and reflected when a "magic shortcut" is set, wherein the "magic shortcut" is one of the additional functions that can be set by the additional function according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a second device manipulation user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen.

[0073] Fig.37 Shown with Fig.36 The reverse flow, where the acceptance of an Option Suggestion is released and the Option Suggestion is not applied. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0074] 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 present disclosure.

[0075] 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 accompanying drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and similar parts are given similar reference numerals throughout this document.

[0076] Herein, redundant descriptions of the same components are generally omitted.

[0077] <Term Definition>

[0078] The term "clothing treatment apparatus" used in the following description refers to any apparatus capable of treating clothing (e.g., washing, drying, or refreshing clothing). The term "treatment apparatus" used herein refers to any apparatus capable of treating clothing (e.g., washing or drying clothing), but is defined as a subordinate concept of "clothing treatment apparatus". In the illustrated and described embodiment, the clothing treatment apparatus is an apparatus in which a first treatment apparatus and a second treatment apparatus are provided by being stacked in a vertical direction.

[0079] The term "clothing treatment" used in the following description refers to the treatment performed on clothing, such as washing, disinfection, bleaching, softening, drying, etc. The treatment of clothing can be achieved by cycles and programs performed by clothing treatment equipment. One or more cycles are combined with each other to constitute a program. One or more cycles can be listed in chronological order and can be combined with each other to constitute a program. The cycle includes a washing cycle, a rinsing cycle, a dehydration cycle, a drying cycle, a cooling cycle, a refresh cycle, etc. The washing cycle is a cycle that uses water and detergent to remove foreign matter attached to clothing. The rinsing cycle is a cycle that uses water to separate clothing and foreign matter from each other. The dehydration cycle is a cycle that removes water from clothing. The drying cycle is a cycle that removes moisture from clothing. The cooling cycle is a cycle that reduces the temperature of heated clothing. The refresh cycle is a cycle that uses at least one of air and steam to deodorize, remove wrinkles and disinfect clothing.

[0080] The term "detergent" used in the following description refers to any substance used to disinfect, sterilize or remove impurities from clothes, fibers, etc. In an embodiment, the detergent may be a solid in powder form, a liquid, etc.

[0081] The term "softener" used in the following description refers to any substance or agent used to make clothes, fibers, etc. soft and smooth.

[0082] 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 or the like to whiten the fibers or the like.

[0083] 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 an embodiment, the clothing treatment agent may be used to refer to a detergent, a softener, a bleach, and the like.

[0084] 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 an embodiment, the fluid may be wash water, ie, water.

[0085] 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.

[0086] In this document, it is understood that when a component is referred to herein 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 intervening components may be present. On the other hand, it is understood that when a component is referred to herein as being "directly connected to" or "directly coupled to" another component, there are no other intervening components.

[0087] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

[0088] Unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, a singular expression used herein includes a plural expression.

[0089] The terms "including" or "having" etc. used in this document are intended to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, parts or combinations thereof described in this document, and therefore it should be understood that the possibility of the existence or addition of one or more different features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, parts or combinations thereof is not excluded.

[0090] In addition, herein, the term "and / or" includes a combination of a plurality of listed items or any of a plurality of listed items. Here, "a or b" may include "a", "b" or "a and b".

[0091] Figure 1 A laundry treating apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated. In one 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 .

[0092] 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 each component can be defined by the same terms. For example, the forward and rearward directions (+X, -X) of the first processing device 10 can be defined in the same manner as the forward and rearward directions 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.

[0093] 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.

[0094] 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 an outer tub 14 in which clothes are accommodated may be arranged inside the first processing device 10. The first drum 12 inside the first processing device 10 may be arranged to be rotatable inside the outer tub 14. In one embodiment, the first drum 12 has a rotation axis placed along the front-rear direction (+X, -X).

[0095] The first processing device 10 may include a first housing 110 forming its appearance. The first housing 110 may have a first front panel 112 arranged at the front side. A laundry inlet communicating 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 housing door 17. Laundry and the like that need to be processed may be put into the first housing 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.

[0096] 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) at the rear side, may have a first upper panel (not shown) at the upper side, and may have a first lower panel (not shown) at the lower side.

[0097] 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 housing 110, and can have a connection relationship with each other. The first housing 110 can define a space therein, in which internal components constituting the first processing device 10, such as the first drum 12, are arranged. The detergent opening is defined in the first front panel 112, and the detergent storage unit 30 is inserted into and arranged in the detergent opening. In a laundry processing device 1 according to an 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 can be retracted into the first box 110 or extended outside the first box 110 by the user. For example, the user can separate the detergent storage unit 30 from the first box 110, store detergent in the detergent storage unit 30, and then retract the detergent storage unit 30 into the first box 110.

[0098] In one embodiment, the filter opening is defined in the first front panel 112. The filter unit 40 is inserted into and disposed in the filter opening. The filter unit 40 is a component for capturing foreign matter from the wash water. The filter unit 40 can be retracted into the first housing 110 via the filter opening. The filter unit 40 can be arranged at one side of the lower portion of the first front panel 112. The filter unit 40 can be connected to the flow channel of the wash water discharged from the outer drum 14. The filter unit 40 can filter foreign matter from the wash water discharged from the outer drum 14 after performing the washing program. The role of the filter unit 40 is not necessarily limited to this, 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 the wash cycle before performing the wash cycle.

[0099] The user can retract the filter unit 40 into the first housing 110 or extend it out of the first housing 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 long relative to the retraction and extension cycle of the detergent storage unit 30. Therefore, an embodiment of the present disclosure can place the detergent opening into 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 into 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.

[0100] The wash water discharge flow path connected to the outer drum 14 inside the first housing 110 may be located at the lower side inside the first housing 110 to facilitate the discharge of wash water. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the filter unit 40 may be arranged at the lower side of the first housing 110 and may be effectively connected to the wash water discharge flow path.

[0101] 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 arranged inside the first housing 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.

[0102] 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 positioned along the front-rear direction (+X, -X).

[0103] The second treatment device 20 may include a second cabinet 120 forming its appearance. The second cabinet 120 may include a second front panel 122 arranged 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.

[0104] 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) at the rear side, may have a second upper panel 127 at the upper side, and may have a second lower panel (not shown) at the lower side.

[0105] 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) can be combined with each other to form the second box 120, and can have a coupling relationship with each other. The second box 120 can define a space therein, in which internal components constituting the second processing device 20, such as the second drum 22, are arranged.

[0106] The laundry to be processed can be received inside 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 processed by the second processing device 20, such as washing and drying.

[0107] 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.

[0108] 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 arranged inside the second housing 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 an operation signal received from the control panel 2000 in a memory, and perform device control corresponding to the operation signal. The second device controller 29 may send the state of the second processing device 20 to the control panel 2000.

[0109] The control panel 2000 is arranged between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122. Preferably, the control panel 2000 is positioned at a vertical level approximately corresponding to the user's waist. When the control panel 2000 is positioned at a vertical level approximately corresponding to the user's waist, the user's operational convenience can be improved. In one embodiment, the control panel 2000 is arranged above the first front panel 112 and below the second front panel 122, so the heights of the first front panel 12 and the second front panel 122 are preferably appropriately set. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first front panel 112 may face the side panel 125 of the second processing device 20.

[0110] 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.

[0111] The user interface section 200 is provided on a front surface 2110 of the control panel 2000 , where a user interface (UI) is displayed.

[0112] Figure 2 2 is a simplified diagram 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.

[0113] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the control panel 2000 may include a display 2001 , an input device 2002 , and a controller 2003 . The user interface section 200 may include a display 2001 and an input device 2002 .

[0114] 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 provided in the user interface section 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 the following information, namely: information about programs that can be executed in the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20, information about the processing being executed in the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20 (e.g., program name and remaining time before the program is completed), information about the ongoing cycle (e.g., cycle name), information about setting processing options, information about communication establishment status, information about remote control settings, information about door lock status, information about drying preparation settings, information about powerful jet settings, information about steam settings, information about ironing reminder settings, information about anti-wrinkle settings, information about appointment settings, etc.

[0115] The input 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 2002 may be provided on the control panel 2000. The input 2002 may be provided as a touch screen. The input 2002 may be provided as a touch sensor. The input 2002 may be provided as a physical button.

[0116] 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 in which a control program for executing the operation of controlling the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20 is stored. The control program may be stored in a storage medium of the memory, and the storage medium may be a hard disk of a disk such as a CD-ROM or a DVD or a semiconductor storage such as a flash memory. The controller 2003 may be arranged inside the control panel 2000, that is, 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.

[0117] 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.

[0118] In one embodiment, a relationship has been described in which the controller 2003 is included in the control panel 2000, 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 integrated with the first device controller 19 and / or the second device controller 29.

[0119] Figure 3 is a front perspective view of a control panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 Give a description.

[0120] The control panel 2000 includes a cover plate 2100. The electrical module 2220 (see Figure 4 ) is positioned at the rear of the cover plate 2100. The cover plate 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 plate 2100. The upper surface 2120 extends rearward from the upper surface of the front surface 2110. The lower surface 2130 extends rearward from the lower surface of the front surface 2110. The first side surface 2142 extends rearward 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 rearward from the second side surface (e.g., the right side surface when viewed from the front) of the front surface 2110.

[0121] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a control panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0122] The control panel 2000 includes a cover plate 2100 and an electric module 2220. The electric module 2220 is coupled to the cover plate 2100 from the rear of the cover plate 2100. The electric module 2220 includes a support member 2220, a sealing cover 2230, a touch screen device 2240, and a circuit board 2250.

[0123] The touch screen device 2240 may include a combination of a flat panel display 2241 and a touch layer 2242. The flat panel display 2241 provides a screen for outputting images. The flat panel display 2241 is used as a display for displaying various types of information. In the description of the present disclosure, the flat panel display 2241 may refer to a thin display and may be provided in various forms (e.g., 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.

[0124] The support member 2220 is a component that supports the flat panel display 2241. The support member 2220 has a front surface in the form of a panel. The support member 2220 is coupled to the upper surface 2120 and the lower surface (not shown) of the cover plate 2100. The flat panel display 2241 is located on the front surface of the support member 2220. The flat panel display 2241 is supported by the support member 2220. The flat panel display 2241 is located between the cover plate 2100 and the support member 2220.

[0125] 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.

[0126] A plurality of circuit boards 2250 may be provided. Some of the circuit boards 2250 may be covered by the cover plate 2100 to prevent them from contacting with the outside air. The circuit board 2250 may be composed of a circuit board for a speaker described later, a circuit board 2251 for a flat panel 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 panel display 2241 is electrically connected to the flat panel display 2241 and transmits a signal to the flat panel display 2241. In addition, it may receive an input signal from a user via a user interface. In one embodiment, the circuit board for the flat panel display 2241 may be covered by a sealing cover 2230 to prevent contact with the outside air.

[0127] Among the circuit boards 2250, the circuit board 2251 for the flat panel display 2241 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 provided 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 provided as an LED element. The support 2220 can gather 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 provided therein. 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 of the touch button can be prevented from being diffused.

[0128] Figure 5 The user interface section 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated. A user interface (UI) is provided in the user interface section 200. The user interface provided in the user interface section 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.

[0129] 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 .

[0130] The first power button 221 may be represented as an icon symbolizing a power source. The first power button 221 is a component that receives a user command for turning the first processing device 10 on and off. In one embodiment, the first power button 211 is configured as a touch sensor. In one embodiment, when the user touches the first power button 221, the controller 2003 may receive a turn-on and turn-off command for the first processing device 10.

[0131] The second power button 222 may be represented as an icon symbolizing power. The second power button 222 is arranged 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 arranged vertically. In one embodiment, the second power button 222 is arranged above the first power button 221. The second power button 222 is a component that receives a user command for turning the second processing device 20 on and off. In one embodiment, the second power button 222 is configured as a touch sensor. In one embodiment, when the user touches the second power button 222, the controller 2003 may receive a turn-on and turn-off command for the second processing device 20.

[0132] The first power button 221 and the second power button 222 may be provided as separate touch sensors separated from the touch input component (e.g., touch layer) for the touch screen 240. When the first power button 221 and the second power button 222 are provided in an area separated from the touch screen 240, malfunctions of the device may be reduced. The clothing processing device 1 is placed in an environment having a large amount of moisture. When the touch input component (e.g., touch layer) for the touch screen 240 has an area different from those of the first power button 221 and the second power button 222, touch failures caused by moisture may be minimized. For example, unexpected problems such as changing the options of the first processing device 10 due to a touch failure caused by moisture may be prevented in advance, which is contrary to the intention of turning on the second processing device 20 and accessing the second device manipulation user interface 400 while the first processing device 10 is running.

[0133] The touch screen 240 may be arranged to occupy an area different from those of the first power button 221 and the second power button 222. The touch screen 240 may be implemented by a touch layer 2242 constituting one of the inputters 2002 and a flat panel display 2241 constituting one of the displays 2001. The touch screen 240 may output one of a first device manipulation user interface for controlling the first processing device 10, a second device manipulation user interface 400 for controlling the second processing device 20, and a composite user interface in which operation information of the first processing device 100 and the second processing device 20 is displayed on a single screen. The first device manipulation user interface, the second device manipulation user interface 400, and the composite user interface will be described in detail below.

[0134] The switch button 250 is arranged to occupy an area different from those of the first power button 221, the second power button 222, and the touch screen 240. The switch button 250 may be provided as a separate touch sensor separated from the touch layer 2242 constituting the touch screen 240. When the switch button 250 is provided in an area separated from the touch screen 240, the failure of the device may 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 may be minimized. For example, unexpected problems such as a touch failure caused by moisture that results in changing the options of the first processing device 10 may be prevented in advance, which is contrary to the intention of turning on the second processing device 20 and accessing the second device manipulation user interface 400 while the first processing device 10 is running.

[0135] The switch button 250 may be represented as an icon symbolizing switching. The switch button 250 receives a user input for switching a control target. When both the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are turned on, the switch button is activated. When a user command is input via the switch button 250 while the first device manipulation user interface is displayed on the touch screen 240, the control target is switched to the second processing device 20, and the second device manipulation user interface 400 is displayed on the touch screen 240. When a user input is received via the switch button 250 while the second device manipulation user interface 400 is displayed on the touch screen 240, the control target is switched to the first processing device 10, and the first device manipulation user interface is displayed on the touch screen 240. When at least one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 is turned off, the switch button 250 is deactivated.

[0136] The additional function button 260 may be represented in the text form of “additional function”. The additional function button 260 is arranged to occupy an area different from those of 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 for the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20 (e.g., reservation, notification volume, etc.) may be displayed on the touch screen 240.

[0137] The first execute / pause button 271 may be represented as an icon symbolizing execution or pause. The first execute / pause button 271 is arranged to occupy an area different from those of 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.

[0138] The second execution / pause button 272 can be represented as an icon symbolizing execution and pause. The second execution / pause button 272 is arranged to occupy an area different from those areas of the first power button 221, the second power button 222, the touch screen 240, the toggle button 250, the additional function button 260 and the first execution / pause button 271. The first execution / pause button 271 and the second execution / pause button 272 can be arranged vertically. In one embodiment, the second execution / pause button 272 can be positioned above the first execution / pause button 271. The second power button 222 receives a user command to execute or pause the operation of the second processing device 20.

[0139] Figure 6a is a table listing various gesture features of touching a touch input device (e.g., various buttons and a touch screen) in a manner differentiated 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 to be described below, the touch input method is used. Figure 6a The features illustrated in the figure are used to represent the user gesture that sends the touch command.

[0140] The tap (short) gesture is a method of inputting a command by a gesture of the user briefly touching the touch screen 240. The tap (short) gesture can be described as a gesture in which the user briefly and lightly taps the touch screen 240 with a finger. A setting function can be executed by inputting a command. Herein, the feature representing the tap (short) gesture is a solid circle without a border.

[0141] The tap (long) gesture is a method of inputting a command by a gesture of the user touching the touch screen 240 for a set time or longer. A set function can be executed by inputting a command. Generally, "touching for a set time or longer" is expressed as "touching for a long time". "A gesture of touching for a set time or longer" may mean "a gesture of touching a specific part of the touch screen 240 and not lifting the finger before a set response occurs". The time for maintaining the touch, that is, the time when the finger is not lifted, may vary depending on the setting, but it can be set to about 1 second or longer as the time for the user to feel that the touch has been maintained for more than a simple touch. In this article, the feature representing the tap (long) gesture is a solid circle with a border.

[0142] 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 depending on how long the user continues to touch. The setting function can be executed by inputting a command. When the tap and hold gesture is sensed, different outputs are generated according to the touch duration. For example, a gesture of continuously pressing a scroll arrow to move a list corresponds to a tap and hold gesture. In this article, the feature representing the tap and hold gesture is a solid circle with a border and "_" written inside it.

[0143] 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.

[0144] 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 refers to a gesture of sliding while placing a finger on the touch screen 240. The feature representing the slide gesture is a solid arrow without a border. The direction of the arrow can be defined according to the moving direction of the finger.

[0145] Figure 6b The figure shows a process of switching the image displayed on the screen, and is a table listing the features represented in a manner differentiated based on the reason why the process occurs. Figure 6b The features illustrated in FIG. 1 simply represent the process in which images are switched.

[0146] The flow that is changed 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.

[0147] The flow that is changed 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.

[0148] Flows that change by inputting a user command via the user interface section 200 are indicated by solid arrows. Flows that change by occurrence of abnormal situations (eg, errors, warnings, user notifications, etc.) in the laundry treating apparatus 1 are also indicated by solid arrows.

[0149] The flow that may be changed by preset programming or the like even if no user command is received is indicated by a dotted arrow. This may occur, for example, when a preset condition is satisfied by preset programming or the like.

[0150] 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 illustrated. Figure 7 In the description of the present disclosure, a washing machine is set as an embodiment of the first processing device 10.

[0151] The user puts the object to be washed that needs to be processed into the first drum 12. The user can close the first box 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 a washing program selected by the user. In this article, the washing program 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.

[0152] Before various actual cycles related to the washing process, the amount of the object to be washed is sensed (S1110). In the cycles to be performed 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.

[0153] 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 time when the program ends. This reservation option is very useful when you are away for a long time. In other words, washing can be set to end according to the time you return home. Therefore, it is possible to prevent waiting for the washing to end or leaving the clothes that have been washed in the washing machine in the washing machine for a long time. When a reservation is set (Yes), when the reservation time arrives, execute the next step (S1121). When no reservation is set (No), execute the next step immediately.

[0154] 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).

[0155] In one embodiment, the first processing device 10 can set an artificial intelligence program as an example of a washing program. The AI ​​program is a program that senses clothing characteristics and contamination levels, and performs a series of washing cycles with options selected as optimal conditions. It is identified whether the selected program is an artificial intelligence program (S1140). When the AI ​​program is selected (yes), a step of sensing the material of the object to be washed is performed (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 in this article.

[0156] In one embodiment, the first processing device 10 may provide a soaking option as one of the washing options. The soaking option is an option for soaking clothes by immersing the object to be washed in washing water for a set time while a washing cycle is in progress. It is identified whether the soaking option is set as a washing option (S1150). When the soaking option is selected (yes), a soaking washing step (S1141) may be performed. The soaking washing may be applied to the main washing cycle (S1170) described later.

[0157] In one embodiment, the first processing device 10 may set a pre-wash option as one of the washing options. The pre-wash option is an option for adding a pre-wash cycle. The pre-wash cycle is a pre-treatment of the laundry before the main washing cycle (S1170), and is a cycle for washing the laundry more simply than the main washing cycle. It is identified whether the pre-wash option is set as the washing option (S1160). When the pre-wash option is selected (yes), a pre-washing step (S1161) is performed.

[0158] The main washing cycle is performed (S1170). When the main washing cycle is in progress, the first device manipulation user interface 300 may display "washing in progress". The main washing cycle is a cycle for separating dirt from objects to be washed using washing water containing detergent. In the main washing cycle, friction and falling of the objects to be washed are caused by rotating the first drum 12 alternately clockwise and counterclockwise. The objects to be washed and the dirt may be separated from each other by friction, falling, and the surfactant action of the detergent.

[0159] The first rinsing cycle is performed (S1180). While the first rinsing cycle is in progress, the first device manipulation user interface 300 may display "Rinsing in Progress". The first rinsing cycle is a cycle in which water is used to separate dirt from an object to be washed. In one embodiment, dirt 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. Clean 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 dirt from the object to be washed. In the first rinsing cycle, a draining step of discharging the water filled in the first drum 12 and a water supply step of supplying clean 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.

[0160] When setting is performed, softener is injected into the first drum 12 (S1190). In one embodiment, 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 softener is automatically injected (S1192). The injected softener softens the object to be washed.

[0161] The second rinsing cycle is performed (S1200). While the second rinsing cycle is in progress, the first device manipulation user interface 300 may display "Rinsing in progress". The second rinsing cycle is a cycle of 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, clean water is supplied to the first drum 12, and the first drum 12 is rotated.

[0162] 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 washing objects, thereby removing the water from the washing objects. In one embodiment, the first drum 12 can rotate alternately clockwise and counterclockwise. With the alternation of the rotation direction, the phenomenon of the objects to be washed being entangled with each other can be prevented.

[0163] The object to be washed can be washed via the above series of processes. The series of processes for washing the object to be washed can be referred to as a washing program. The washing program is a processing program 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 program.

[0164] The washing program can be set differently. In one embodiment, multiple washing programs can be defined and set. The defined multiple washing programs can be set so that they can be selected by the user through the user interface section 200. The user can select one of the multiple washing programs set and continue a series of treatments using the first treatment device 10.

[0165] The washing program may be set differently based on the cycles constituting the various steps. According to the presence of each cycle, one or more washing programs may be defined as different washing programs. According to the presence of additional function settings, one or more washing programs may be defined as different washing programs. According to various values ​​defined and set for washing, one or more washing programs may be defined as different washing programs. The various values ​​defined and set may be set as values ​​optimized for washing the object to be washed.

[0166] In one embodiment, the cycle, additional functions and / or various values ​​(water temperature, number of rinses performed, drum rotation RPM, wash time, spin time, etc.) may be different for each washing program. In order to distinguish the various washing programs from each other, each washing program may have a unique name (washing program name). For example, the washing programs may be named to reveal the characteristics of the washing program, such as "standard wash", "small amount fast", "wool / gentle" and "artificial intelligence program".

[0167] The user can select one of the multiple washing programs that are set. In one embodiment, at least one washing program among the multiple washing programs is provided with one or more options. In one embodiment, multiple options can be set for at least one washing program. In a washing program in which a preset element is set as a default element, an element that provides the user with a choice of changing among the preset elements can be defined as an option. The option can be defined as one or more elements and / or a combination thereof that can be changed or selected by the user among the elements constituting the washing program.

[0168] 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 illustrated. Figure 8 A cycle flow according to an embodiment is described. In the description of the present disclosure, a dryer is set as an embodiment of the second processing device 20.

[0169] The user puts the objects to be washed that need 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 a user command. The drying process can be performed based on a drying program selected by the user. In this article, the drying program is defined as a series of control methods for processing the objects 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 discharging moisture by replacing the air inside the second drum body 22 using a heat exchanger (not shown) such as a heat pump.

[0170] 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 performed thereafter, the drying time, cooling time, whether to supply steam, etc. can be set based on the sensed amount of clothes.

[0171] Determine whether a reservation is set (S2120). When a reservation is set (Yes), when the reservation time arrives, execute the next step (S2121). When no reservation is set (No), execute the next step immediately.

[0172] In one embodiment, the second processing device 20 can set the artificial intelligence program as an example of a drying program. The artificial intelligence program is a program that senses the characteristics and weight of the object to be dried and performs a series of drying cycles with options selected as optimal conditions. Identify whether the selected program is an artificial intelligence program (S2130). When the artificial intelligence program is selected (yes), perform a step of sensing the material of the object to be dried (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 herein.

[0173] Execute a drying cycle (S2140). While the drying cycle is in progress, the second device manipulation user interface 400 may display "drying in progress". The drying cycle is a cycle that separates the 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. As the air circulates, moisture is removed. Moisture can be removed from the object to be dried by the air from which the 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. During the falling of the object to be dried, the area in contact with the air may increase, and the drying efficiency may improve.

[0174] A cooling cycle is performed (S2150). The cooling cycle is performed after the drying cycle. The cooling cycle is a cycle that lowers the internal temperature of the second drum 22 to a temperature equal to or lower than the set temperature. Since the internal temperature of the second drum 22 is high after the drying cycle and this may be dangerous, the cooling cycle is performed to lower the internal temperature of the second drum 22.

[0175] In one embodiment, the second processing device 20 can set the anti-wrinkle option as one of the drying options. When the anti-wrinkle option is set, even after the drying program ends, the second drum 22 rotates regularly so that the object to be dried will not wrinkle after the drying cycle is completed. Identify whether the anti-wrinkle option is set as the drying option (S2160). When the anti-wrinkle option is selected (yes), the anti-wrinkle operation can be performed until the set time (S2161). The set time can 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 can be set to the time after a certain time has passed since the previous cycle was completed.

[0176] Through the above series of processes, the object to be dried can be dried. The series of processes for drying the object to be dried can be called a drying program. The drying program is a processing program for processing clothes. In one embodiment, the processing of clothes is drying clothes. A series of processes for processing 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 program.

[0177] The drying program may be set differently. In one embodiment, a plurality of drying programs may be defined and set. The defined plurality of drying programs may be set to be selected by the user via the user interface section 200. The user may select one of the plurality of drying programs set and continue a series of processes using the second processing device 20.

[0178] The drying program may be set differently based on the cycles constituting the various steps. According to the presence of each cycle, one or more drying programs may be defined as different drying programs. According to the presence of additional function settings, one or more drying programs may be defined as different drying programs. According to various values ​​defined and set for washing, one or more drying programs may be defined as different drying programs. The various values ​​defined and set may be set to values ​​optimized for drying the objects to be dried.

[0179] In one embodiment, the cycle, additional functions (steam supply option and anti-wrinkle option) and / or various values ​​(air temperature, drying time, drum rotation RPM and steam volume) may be different for each drying program. In order to distinguish the various drying programs, each drying program may have a unique name (drying program name). For example, the drying program may be named to reveal the characteristics of the drying program, such as "standard drying", "small amount fast", "wool / gentle" and "strong drying".

[0180] Fig. 9 , Fig.10 and Fig.11 A state in which the first device manipulation user interface 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240 and a program selection page P310 according to an embodiment is output is illustrated.

[0181] Will refer to Fig. 9 . The program selection page P310 of the first device manipulation user interface 300 may be output on the touch screen 240. The program selection page P310 according to the embodiment includes a program display portion 310, an option display portion 320, and an indicator display portion 330. In the program selection page P310, the program display portion 310 may occupy the middle area, the indicator display portion 330 may occupy the upper area, and the option display portion 320 may occupy the lower area. The indicator display portion 330 may be arranged above the program display portion 310, and the option display portion 320 may be arranged below the program display portion 310.

[0182] The program display section 310 displays a program name 311 , a program description 312 , and a program browser 313 .

[0183] The program name 311 is the name of a specific processing program that is currently in a specified state among a plurality of processing programs provided by the first processing device 10. The program description 312 is a description of the specific processing program. The processing program and the program name 311 set in the first device manipulation user interface 300 may correspond to the name of the washing program. The processing program and the program description 312 set in the first device manipulation user interface 300 may correspond to the description of the washing program. In one embodiment, the program description of "standard washing" is "cleaning general clothes". The program name 311 may be positioned above the program description 312. The font size of the program name 311 may be larger than the font size of the program description 312.

[0184] In one embodiment, the program browser 313 is positioned at the rear of the program name 311. The program browser 313 may be positioned on a horizontal line overlapping the program name 311. The position of the program browser 313 may vary depending on the length of the program name 311. The program browser 313 may be set in the form of an icon. In the illustrated embodiment, the program browser 313 is represented in the form of “∨”. The program browser 313 is used as an input device. In one embodiment, when the program browser 313 is displayed, upon receiving a touch input to the setting area, the touch screen 240 may output a program 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 in which the program name 311 and the program browser 313 are displayed. That is, the first input device may be set to overlap with an area including the program name 311 in which the specific processing program is displayed and the program browser 313 in the program selection page P310.

[0185] Program Browse Page (see Fig.12 ) is a page in which a plurality of program names corresponding to a plurality of processing programs are output as a list. The setting area used as an input in the program browser 313 may be an area in which icons representing the program browser 313 and / or the program name 311 are displayed.

[0186] The option display portion 320 displays option information. Various options can be provided for the processing program. The options provide the user with selection or setting authority, so that the default setting value preset for each processing program can be changed to a different setting value based on the user's request (input). In one embodiment, various options for preset values ​​or conditions that can be changed in a specific processing program can be selected. These options can be provided under the premise of selecting a specific processing solution. The options can be: changing the conditions of each cycle included in the processing program, executing additional cycles and / or changing the program execution completion time (pre-set setting).

[0187] In one embodiment, the option display portion 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 positioned above the setting value 322.

[0188] The illustrated embodiment is a case where the treatment program is a washing program. In one embodiment, the washing program may provide a washing option, the number of rinses to be 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 rinses to be performed may be "rinsing". The option name 321c of the dehydration intensity may be "spinning". The option name 321d of the water temperature may be "water temperature".

[0189] According to one embodiment, the setting value 322 set in each option of the washing program can provide a plurality of preset setting values, and one of them can be selected. In one embodiment, the "washing option" can provide options such as "no", "a small amount of dirt", "standard" and "strong" as the setting value 322.

[0190] As another embodiment not shown in the figure, a case where the processing program is a drying program will be described. In one embodiment, the drying program may provide an economy mode, a drying degree, a drying time, and anti-wrinkle as options. The option name of the economy mode may be "economy mode". The option name of the drying degree may be "drying degree". The option name of the drying time may be "drying time". The option name of the anti-wrinkle may be "anti-wrinkle".

[0191] According to one embodiment, the setting value set in each option of the drying program can provide a plurality of preset setting values, and any one of them can be selected. In one embodiment, "anti-wrinkle" can provide "on" and "off" as selections of setting values.

[0192] When the user does not change the setting value 322, it is output as a preset default value. The default value may be set as a preset value for each washing program. When the setting value 322 is changed from the default value and used, a value with a high frequency of use may be stored and updated as the default value based on the frequency of use of the changed setting value 322.

[0193] In one embodiment, any of the plurality of processing programs may provide one or more options that the first processing device 10 may provide among the plurality of options. The one or more options provided by any of the processing programs are defined as set options.

[0194] 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 the first appearance, and the provided options that do not allow the user to change the setting values ​​are displayed in the second appearance. Fig. 9 The state illustrated in represents a state in which the user can change the setting value, and is an example of the first appearance.

[0195] The option display portion 320 may display an option group. The option group is a group consisting of a plurality of preset options among a plurality of options. In the illustrated embodiment, the option group may consist of "washing", "rinsing", "spinning" and "water temperature". Even when a specific processing program is changed, the option configuration of the option group may be displayed in the same manner. However, the default value of the setting value may be different depending on the specific processing program. The specific processing program may not provide some of the options included in the option group.

[0196] See also Fig.10 . Fig.10 A view in which "rinse + spin" among the treatment programs is designated as a specific treatment program is illustrated. The "rinse + spin" program does not provide some of the options included in the option group. In one embodiment, the option group includes a washing option, the number of times rinsing is performed, a spin intensity, and a water temperature. The "rinse + spin" program does not provide a washing option and a water temperature among the options. In the case where an option is not provided by a specific treatment program, the setting value may be displayed as "-".

[0197] One or more indicators 331 may be displayed in the indicator display portion 330. The indicator 331 is a component that indicates the 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 closer the indicator is located relative to the left side, and the lower the priority, the closer the indicator is located relative to the right side. In the Fig.15 Implementations of the indicator 331 that may be provided in the first device manipulation user interface 300 are described in more detail in FIG.

[0198] See also Fig.11 . Fig.11 A view is illustrated in which "external cylinder sterilization" is designated as a specific treatment program among treatment programs. In one embodiment, there may not be any options available for selection in the program selection page P310. When there are no options available for selection, nothing may be displayed in the option display part 320. In one embodiment, the "external cylinder sterilization" program does not have any options that can be selected in the option display part 320. The "external cylinder sterilization" program may not display anything in the option display part 320.

[0199] Fig.12The flow of changing a specific processing program via a program browser page is illustrated, wherein the first device manipulation user interface 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240. Fig.12 Give a description.

[0200] Fig.12 The image illustrated in (a) is a program selection page P310. The program selection page P310 is output on the touch screen 240. The program browser 313 is selected in the program selection page P310. The program browser 313 can be selected by the user's touch on the area where the program browser 313 is provided.

[0201] Fig.12 The image illustrated in (b) is a program browsing page P370. The program browsing page P370 is output on the touch screen 240. The program browsing page P370 outputs a plurality of program names corresponding to a plurality of processing programs as a list. When the washing machine is set as an embodiment of the first processing device 10, the program name output as a list may be the program name of the washing program. When the program browsing page is entered on the second device manipulation user interface 400, the program name output as a list may be the program name of the drying program, in which case the second processing device 20 is set as a dryer.

[0202] In one embodiment, among a plurality of program names output as a list, the program name of a specific treatment program is displayed to be distinguished from other program names. In one embodiment, the program name of the specific treatment program and the other program names are displayed in different colors to distinguish them from each other. In one embodiment, the illustrated specific treatment program, 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 user interface 300 to be described below and the color of the progress indicator bar 360 in the first device manipulation user interface 300. Other program names can be set to letters having a third color that is distinguished from the first color.

[0203] Because the touch screen 240 has a limited screen size, multiple program names may not be fully displayed in one image. In one embodiment, the program browsing page P370 may display some of the multiple program names output as a list, and the remaining program names may be displayed by user scrolling. When a user input is received via the program browser 313 while the first processing program is displayed as a specific processing program in the program selection page P310, the program browsing page P370 is displayed, and the part in which the program name of the first processing program is displayed is first displayed in the program browsing page P370. In the illustrated embodiment, the first processing program is "standard washing".

[0204] In the program browsing page P370, a processing program desired by the user can be selected as a specific processing program. When one of the multiple program names is selected, the processing program of the selected program name is designated as a specific processing program. In one embodiment, the wool / gentle program can be selected by the user's touch③. When the program is selected, a program selection page P310 with the selected processing program as the specific processing program is output. When the back button 314 is touched in the program browsing page P370②, the program selection page P310 that keeps the existing specific processing program is output.

[0205] Fig.12 The image illustrated in (c) is a program browsing page P370 in which the specific treatment program is changed to the “Wool / Gentle” program by selecting the “Wool / Gentle” program in the program browsing page P370.

[0206] Fig.13 2 illustrates a view in which a program browsing page P370 of the first device manipulation user interface 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is output. Fig.13 .

[0207] The program browsing page P370 includes a program display area 316, a scroll bar 315, and a back button 314. An indicator 331a indicating "screen occupation device" may also be displayed in the program browsing page P370. The indicator 331a will be described in detail later.

[0208] The program names of a plurality of processing programs are listed in the program display area 316. By manipulating the scroll bar 315, the program names of other processing programs are displayed in the program display area 316. That is, the user can view all processing programs by manipulating the scroll bar 315. In one embodiment, it has been described that the processing programs are viewed using the scroll bar 315, but other schemes such as a slide gesture may also be applied.

[0209] Fig.14The flow of changing a specific processing program by performing a slide input in the program selection page P310 of the first device manipulation user interface 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated. Fig.14 Give a description.

[0210] The user can change a specific processing program by inputting a sliding gesture in the program selection page P310. The sliding gesture is a touch input scheme in which a portion of the touch screen 240 is touched and the finger moves in a certain direction while maintaining the touch. The specific processing program can be changed according to the sliding direction.

[0211] Fig.14 The image illustrated in (a) is a program selection page P310, in which a first processing program (the illustrated example: standard washing) is designated as a specific processing program. The program selection page P310 is output on the touch screen 240. The specific processing program can be changed by inputting a sliding gesture. The user can change the specific processing program by touching the touch screen 240 and inputting a sliding gesture. In one embodiment, the specific processing program is set to the first processing program. In the illustrated embodiment, the first processing program is a "standard washing" program. A view of a sliding gesture ① in which a portion of the touch program display area 316 is input as a starting point and the finger is moved along a first direction is illustrated.

[0212] Fig.14 The image illustrated in (b) is a program selection page P310 in which the second processing program (illustrated example: AI washing) is designated as the specific processing program. Fig.14 (b) illustrates that when the input Fig.14 1. The image of the slide gesture ① illustrated in (a) shows that a specific processing program is switched to a second processing program. In the illustrated example, the second processing program is the "AI washing" program.

[0213] Each of the plurality of processing programs has a setting order. [Table 1] is a table illustrating and describing the processing programs and the unique serial number corresponding to each processing program. In one embodiment, the order of the processing programs may follow the serial number of [Table 1]. When a sliding gesture is input, the processing program may be designated as a specific processing program based on the setting order.

[0214] [Table 1]

[0215]

[0216]

[0217] For example, when the first device manipulation user interface 300 is a washing machine, the processing program is a washing program. The name of the first processing program, i.e., the first processing program name, may be "standard washing", and the description of the first processing program may be "cleaning general clothes". For example, when the second device manipulation user interface 400 is a dryer, the processing program is a drying program. The name of the first processing program, i.e., the first program name, may be "standard drying", and the description of the first processing program may be "softening general clothes". In one embodiment, when a sliding gesture is input from right to left along a first direction, the next processing program is designated as a specific processing program in sequence. However, when the specific processing program is the last one in sequence, the first processing program is again designated as a specific processing program in sequence.

[0218] In one embodiment, when a slide gesture is input from left to right along the second direction, the previous handler is designated as a specific handler in order. However, when the specific handler is the first in order, the last handler is designated as the specific handler again in order.

[0219] When a specific processing program is changed to another processing program, the indicator display part 330 can display a sequence indicator 332. The sequence indicator 332 is a component that indicates the sequence of the specific processing program so that the user can visually recognize the sequence. The sequence indicator 332 can 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 filled circles constituting the sequence indicator 332 indicate the sequence of the specific processing program.

[0220] In one embodiment, when the second processing program (the illustrated example: artificial intelligence washing) is specified as follows Fig.14 When the slide gesture ② is input in the second direction while the specific processing program referred to in (b) is being processed, the specific processing program is changed to the first processing program (the illustrated example: standard washing). In order, the first processing program precedes the second processing program.

[0221] In one embodiment, if Fig.14 As referred to in (b), when a slide gesture ③ is input along the first direction while a second processing program (illustrated example: AI washing) is designated as a specific processing program, the specific processing program is changed to a third processing program (illustrated example: blanket). In order, the third processing program follows the second processing program.

[0222] In one embodiment, if Fig.14As referred to in (c), when a slide gesture ④ is input along the second direction while the third processing program (illustrated example: blanket) is designated as a specific processing program, the specific processing program is changed to the second processing program (illustrated example: artificial intelligence washing). In order, the second processing program precedes the third processing program.

[0223] In one embodiment, if Fig.14 As referred to in (c), when a slide gesture ⑤ is input along the first direction while the third processing program (illustrated example: blanket) is designated as a specific processing program, the specific processing program is changed to a fourth processing program (illustrated example: a small amount and fast). In order, the fourth program follows the third processing program.

[0224] In one embodiment, if Fig.14 As referred to in (d), when a slide gesture ⑥ is input along the second direction while the fourth program (illustrated example: a small amount of fast) is designated as a specific processing program, the specific processing program is changed to the third processing program (illustrated example: blanket). In order, the fourth program precedes the third processing program.

[0225] Each program can be referenced by Fig.14 The method described is designated as a specific processing procedure.

[0226] Sequence indicator 332 may be displayed for a set time and then disappear. In one embodiment, sequence indicator 332 may be displayed for a set time immediately after a particular process is changed and then disappear. Sequence indicator 332 may display the 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.

[0227] In the case of the second device manipulation user interface 400 for manipulating the second processing device 20, it is possible to Fig.14 The method described in specifies each handler as a specific handler.

[0228] exist Fig.15 middle, Fig.15 (a) illustrates an embodiment of an indicator 331 that can be applied to the first device manipulation user interface 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig.15 (b) illustrates an embodiment of a sequence indicator 332 that can be applied to the first device manipulation user interface 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.15 Give a description.

[0229] In one embodiment, the indicator 331 and the sequence indicator 332 may be displayed on Fig. 9 , Fig.10 and Fig.11 In the indicator display portion 330 referred to in .

[0230] When describing indicator 331, Fig.15 (a) illustrates an implementation of an indicator 331 set in the first device manipulation user interface 300. The indicator 331 may 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 user interface 300 according to the implementation. The priority may be increased in the following order: "Screen occupation device" -> "Wi-Fi" -> "Remote control" -> "Door lock" -> "Drying preparation" -> "Powerful spray" -> "Steam" -> "Appointment" -> "Anti-wrinkle" -> "Lock".

[0231] [Table 2]

[0232]

[0233] The indicator 431 provided in the second device manipulation user interface 400 will be described as an embodiment. Fig.34 The indicator 431 set in the second device manipulation user interface 400 may be appropriately referred to. [Table 3] lists information that can be displayed via the indicator 431 in the second device manipulation user interface 400 according to an embodiment. The priority may be increased in the following order: "Screen occupation device" -> "Wi-Fi" -> "Remote control" -> "Door lock" -> "Steam" -> "Powerful jet" -> "Ironing notification" -> "Appointment" is higher in order.

[0234] [Table 3]

[0235]

[0236] 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. The motion effect refers to an effect that produces motion on the screen. For example, the motion effect may cause the newly displayed indicator to flash. In one embodiment, the indicator 331a indicating the "screen occupying device" provides the user with intuitive visual information about which processing device is currently the object to be manipulated. In one embodiment, the device indicator 331a indicating the "screen occupying device" may have a shape of two squares stacked vertically. This symbolizes a shape in which the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are stacked. In the first device manipulation user interface 300, it may be set in a shape in which the lower square is colored. The lower square may be colored with a first color. Although Fig.15, but in the second device manipulation user interface 400, it can be set in a shape in which the upper square is colored. The upper square can be colored with a second color. The first color and the second color are different colors. The difference in color allows the user to quickly visually identify the object to be controlled. When describing the order indicator 332, Fig.15 (b) illustrates an embodiment in which a sequence indicator 332 is provided in the first device manipulation user interface 300. The sequence indicator 332 is a component that allows the user to visually identify the order of specific processing procedures. The sequence indicator 332 can have various expression methods, but in the illustrated embodiment, it is expressed by filling and clearing the interior of multiple circular shapes arranged along a horizontal line. In the illustrated embodiment, the filled circular shapes constituting the sequence indicator 332 indicate the order of specific processing procedures. The number of circular shapes constituting the sequence indicator 332 can correspond to the number of set processing procedures, but as long as a visual effect that allows the user to identify the order is provided, the number of circular shapes suitable for the screen configuration is sufficient.

[0237] Fig.16 The flow of changing the setting value is illustrated, in which the program selection page P310 of the first device manipulation user interface 300 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240. Fig.16 Give a description.

[0238] See also Fig.16 (a). In one embodiment, the program selection page P310 provides an option display portion 320. The option display portion 320 may display options provided by a specific processing program. The provided options may be one or more options provided by the specific processing program among various options provided by the first processing device 10. Fig.16 In the image illustrated in (a) of FIG. 1 , the options provided are a washing option, the number of times rinsing is performed, the dehydration intensity, and the water temperature. Among the provided options, the setting values ​​of the provided options that allow the user to change the setting values ​​are displayed in the first appearance. The first appearance can be combined with Fig.17 . The first appearance and the second appearance are visually different from each other. In one embodiment, the first appearance and the second appearance may differ 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 illustrated, the first appearance and the second appearance may differ in at least one of font, text thickness, text style, and text size.

[0239] Fig.16(a) illustrates a view in which a user touches an area occupied by a setting value to change an option. In one embodiment, the option to be changed is a washing option. The user touches ① an area in which the setting value of the washing option is displayed. An area occupied by each setting value corresponding to each of one or more options set as a recommended option can be set as a setting value inputter. In the illustrated embodiment, the setting value of the washing option is "standard".

[0240] Fig.16 (b) illustrates a view in which an 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 the setting value. In one embodiment, the desired setting value can be selected by inputting by touching 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 back button ② can be touched to return to the program selection page P310 without changing the setting value.

[0241] Fig.16 (c) illustrates an image in which a change in setting value is applied. The washing option has been changed from "Standard" to "Strong".

[0242] 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 program. The default value can be updated based on the frequency of use in which the user changes the setting value.

[0243] Fig.17 A state in which the first device manipulation user interface 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240 and the first page P320 according to an embodiment is output is illustrated. Fig.17 Give a description.

[0244] When the loop is in progress, the first page P320 is output. In one embodiment, the first page P320 includes a current state display portion 350, a progress indicator bar 360, an option display portion 320 and an indicator display portion 330.

[0245] In one embodiment, the current status display portion 350 displays the program name 311 , the remaining time 341 until the processing is completed, and a current status name 351 that displays the current status (eg, the name of the cycle currently in progress).

[0246] The progress indicator bar 360 is a device for visually indicating the progress of the laundry treatment performed by the first processing device 10. In one embodiment, the progress indicator bar 360 may be a horizontal bar that passes through the touch screen 240 from left to right. The progress indicator bar 360 indicates the progress of the laundry treatment using the filling length inside the bar. The progress indicator bar 360 increases the internal filling amount of the bar as the treatment progresses. In one embodiment, the filling color of the progress indicator bar 360 displayed in the first device manipulation user interface 300 may be different from the filling color of the progress indicator bar displayed in the second device manipulation user interface 400. In one embodiment, the filling color of the progress indicator bar 360 displayed in the first device manipulation user interface 300 may be a first color. The filling color of the progress indicator bar displayed in the second device manipulation user interface 400 may be a second color. The first color is the same as the first color of the filling color of the indicator 331a indicating the "screen occupation device" or at least a color that is recognized by the user as the same as the first color.

[0247] In one embodiment, the setting value cannot be changed during the cycle, wherein the state in which the setting value cannot be changed is represented by the second appearance. Fig.17 The view illustrated in is an example of the second appearance representing a state in which the user cannot change the setting value.

[0248] Fig.18 A state in which the first device manipulation user interface 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240, the first page P320 according to an embodiment is output, and a reservation option is set is illustrated. Fig.18 Give a description.

[0249] When the cycle is in progress, the first page P320 is output. In one embodiment, the cycle in progress is a scheduled cycle. The scheduled cycle is a waiting cycle so that a specific processing program is not executed before a set time, but the specific processing program is executed when the set time is reached so that the specific processing program is completed at a future set time. The scheduled cycle can be executed by executing the processing program while setting the scheduled option. The remaining time 341 indicates the remaining time before the program input to be executed is completed. In the illustrated embodiment, the current state name 351 can be displayed as "Scheduled Washing Completed". The indicator display portion 330 can additionally display a reservation indicator 331h.

[0250] Fig.19 and Fig. 20 The flow of execution, progress, and completion of standard washing as a specific treatment program is illustrated, wherein the first device manipulation user interface 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.

[0251] Fig.19 (a) is an image of a program selection page P310 being output. In one embodiment, a reservation option is set. In one embodiment, "standard washing" is designated as a specific treatment program.

[0252] In one embodiment, an execution command for executing a specific processing program is input. The user touches the first execution / pause button 271 to input the execution command. The first processing device 10 having received 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. Fig.19 (b) is an image of the first guide page P381 being output. The first guide page P381 displays a guide phrase indicating that the amount of laundry is being sensed. In one embodiment, the guide phrase may be "weight sensing is in progress".

[0253] When the laundry amount sensing is completed, the treatment program execution time point when the specific treatment program 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 treatment program execution time point is reached. Fig.19 (c) is an image of the first page P320 displayed in the reservation loop.

[0254] When the processing program execution time point is reached, the processing program is executed. When the automatic detergent / softener option is set, a certain amount of detergent determined based on the sensed amount of laundry is injected. While the detergent is automatically injected, a second guidance page P382 may be output on the touch screen 240. Fig.19 (d) is an image of the second instruction page P382 being output. The second instruction page P382 displays an instruction phrase indicating that detergent is being injected. In one embodiment, the instruction phrase may be "Automatically inject detergent." In one embodiment, when the processing program is executed, the reservation indicator is no longer displayed.

[0255] Fig.19 (e), (f), (g), (i) and (j) respectively represent the first page P320 when executing each cycle constituting a specific processing program. In one embodiment, the specific processing program may include a soaking cycle, a washing cycle, a rinsing cycle and a dehydration cycle. In one embodiment, in the portion where the current state name is displayed, the soaking cycle is displayed as "soaking". In one embodiment, in the portion where the current state name is displayed, the washing cycle is displayed as "washing". In one embodiment, in the portion where the current state name is displayed, the rinsing cycle is indicated as "rinsing". In one embodiment, in the portion where the current state name is displayed, the dehydration cycle is displayed as "dehydrating".

[0256] When the automatic detergent / softener option is set, a softener of an amount determined based on the sensed amount of laundry is injected. 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. Fig. 20 (h) is an image of the third instruction page P383 being output. The third instruction page P383 displays an instruction phrase indicating that softener is being injected. In one embodiment, the instruction phrase may be "softener is automatically injected".

[0257] In one embodiment, when a particular processing procedure is completed, the user may be notified that the procedure has been completed. Fig. 20 (k) is an image of the fourth instruction page P384, which includes instructions indicating that the program being output is completed. The fourth instruction page P384 displays an instruction phrase indicating that a specific processing program is completed. The instruction phrase may include subsequent actions after the processing program ends. In one embodiment, the fourth instruction page P384 displays the program name of the completed specific processing program (the illustrated example: standard wash). In one embodiment, the instruction phrase may be "Washing is complete. Open the door with the vent door retainer to prevent odors."

[0258] Fig.21 The flow when a specific processing program is changed to another processing program based on the first method is illustrated, wherein the first device manipulation user interface 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240, and any one of the processing programs is suspended during the progress as a specific processing program according to the embodiment. Fig.21 The first method described in the description is to change a specific processing program through the program selection page P310. Fig.21 Give a description.

[0259] Fig.21 (a) illustrates the first page P320 when a cycle constituting a specific treatment program is in progress. In one embodiment, the cycle in progress is a rinsing cycle. In the portion where the current state name is displayed, the rinsing cycle is displayed as "rinsing".

[0260] While the loop is ongoing, a pause command may be input. The pause command may be input by a user. In one embodiment, the user may input a pause command via the first execute / pause button 271. When a pause command is input, the progress of a particular processing program will be paused. Fig.21(b) illustrates a first page P320 in a paused state. "Pause" is displayed in a portion in which the current state name is displayed. When a specific processing program is paused, the specific processing program can be changed to another processing program. The first page P320 in a paused state displays a program browser 313. Fig.21 (b) illustrates a view in which the user touches ① the program browser 313.

[0261] Fig.21 (c) illustrates a view in which a program selection page P310 is outputted. On the program selection page P310, a specific processing program can be changed to another program. Fig.21 (c) of FIG. 1 illustrates a view in which ② is touched and another program is selected. In the illustrated example, the other treatment program is a "wool / gentle" program.

[0262] When the specific processing program is changed while the specific processing program is suspended during the process, the specific processing program in progress is cancelled. In one embodiment, when the specific processing program is changed to the second processing program while the first processing program is suspended during the process, the first processing program is no longer performed and is cancelled. Fig.21 (d) illustrates a view in which the program selection page P310 is output when a specific treatment program is changed and a specific treatment program that has been in progress is canceled. The program selection page P310 displays the newly designated specific treatment program. In the illustrated embodiment, the newly designated specific treatment program is the "Wool / Gentle" program. In one embodiment, a cancellation guidance pop-up window 399 is output on the program selection page P310, which includes cancellation guidance notifying that the ongoing specific treatment program has been canceled. In one embodiment, the phrase for canceling the guidance may be "Since the program has been changed, washing has been canceled." The cancellation guidance pop-up window 399 may be displayed within a set time.

[0263] Fig.21 (e) shows that Fig.21 The cancellation guide pop-up window 399 disappears after the set time has passed since the image of (d). In one embodiment, the set time may be 3 seconds.

[0264] Fig. 22 The flow when a specific processing program is changed to another processing program based on the second method is illustrated, wherein the first device manipulation user interface 300 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240, and any processing program among the processing programs according to the embodiment is suspended during the progress as a specific processing program. Fig. 22 The second method described in the description of changing a specific handler is to change it via a swipe gesture. Fig. 22Give a description.

[0265] Fig. 22 (a) illustrates the first page P320 when a cycle constituting a specific treatment program is in progress. In one embodiment, the cycle in progress is a rinsing cycle. In the portion where the current state name is displayed, the rinsing cycle is displayed as "rinsing".

[0266] While the cycle is ongoing, a pause command may be input. The pause command may be input by a user. In one embodiment, the user may input a pause command via the first execute / pause button 271. When a pause command is input, the progress of a particular processing program will be paused. Fig. 22 (b) illustrates a first page P320 in a paused state. "Pause" is displayed in a portion in which the current state name is displayed. When a specific processing program is paused, the specific processing program may be changed to another processing program. In one embodiment, when a sliding gesture is input along a first direction or a second direction on the first page P320 in a paused state, the specific processing program is changed. Fig. 22 (b) illustrates a view in which a slide gesture ① is input along a first direction.

[0267] When the specific processing program is changed while the specific processing program is suspended during the process, the specific processing program in progress is cancelled. In one embodiment, when the specific processing program is changed to the second processing program while the first processing program is suspended during the process, the first processing program is no longer in progress and is cancelled. Fig. 22 (d) illustrates a view in which an ongoing specific processing program is canceled when the specific processing program is changed and the program selection page P310 is output. The newly designated specific processing program is displayed on the program selection page P310. In the illustrated embodiment, the newly designated specific processing program is the "artificial intelligence washing" program. In one embodiment, a cancellation guidance pop-up window 399 is output on the program selection page P310, which includes a cancellation guidance notifying that the ongoing specific processing program has been canceled. In one embodiment, the phrase for canceling the guidance may be "Since the program has changed, the washing has been canceled.". The cancellation guidance pop-up window 399 can be displayed within a set time.

[0268] Fig. 22 (d) shows that Fig. 22 The cancellation guide pop-up window 399 disappears after the set time has passed since the image (c). In one embodiment, the set time may be 3 seconds.

[0269] 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 The touch input of inputting the "Other Settings" item among the additional function options is illustrated. Fig.23 Give a description.

[0270] The additional function page P350 is an implementation of a 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 a user. In this article, the functions that can be set on the additional function page P350 according to the implementation are referred to as additional functions.

[0271] The additional function page P350 can be output by a user 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 apparatus performs a treatment program.

[0272] In one embodiment, multiple additional functions can be set on the additional function page P350. Each item of the multiple additional functions can be set as a list. The multiple additional functions set on the additional function page P350 may be too many to be fully output on a single screen of the touch screen 240. The additional function page P350 can scan all items via the user's scrolling action. For ease of description, the entirety of the additional function page P350 according to the embodiment is illustrated. The additional function page P350 can display a device indicator indicating a "screen occupying device".

[0273] 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 powerful 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 functions listed.

[0274] In one embodiment, additional functions with low usage frequency may be collected in other settings of the washing machine. Fig.23 A touch input into an "additional functions" item is illustrated.

[0275] 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 the "common settings" item. In one embodiment, items that cannot be set can be displayed darker than other items (DIM processing) to intuitively inform the user that they cannot be set.

[0276] Fig.24 The state in which the other setting page P352 is outputted, which collects additional functions with low usage frequency among the additional functions of the first processing device 10 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.24 Give a description.

[0277] Additional functions set on the other settings page P352 may include remote control, program list editing, steam settings, variable detergent box usage, standard detergent injection amount, standard softener injection amount, standard auxiliary detergent injection amount, notification volume, and smart diagnosis, but may not be limited to those listed.

[0278] In one embodiment, in the "Program List Edit" function, multiple processing programs can be edited. The other settings page P352 can display the number of processing programs selected from the multiple processing programs. For example, when the number of selected processing programs is 11, it is displayed as "11 selected".

[0279] In one embodiment, the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 may be provided with the first to the 28th processing program as a processing program. Some of the processing programs may only be used or frequently used by the user. The "Program List Editing" function can be used to perform editing so that unused or infrequently used processing programs are not provided as a selection. For example, only the first processing program, the second processing program, and the fifth processing program to the tenth processing program can be selected, and the remaining programs can be deselected and set to not be used. In one embodiment, whenever any one of the processing programs in the processing program list is selected (selected) or deselected (deselected), the setting value is reflected in the real-time background. Among the processing programs set on the program selection page P310 and the program browsing page P370, only the processing programs selected (selected) among the items in the processing program list are displayed.

[0280] In one embodiment, the user can edit the unique serial number of the processing program in the program list editing function. When the program list editing is completed, the processing program provided to the user in the program selection page P310 and the program browsing page P370 is the selected processing program.

[0281] In one embodiment, a plurality of processing programs are listed on a program list editing screen. The list is sorted in order from selected (selected) processing programs to unselected (unselected) processing programs. In other words, the selected (selected) processing programs are exposed first, and the unselected (unselected) programs are 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 initially enters the program list editing screen and initially edits the program list. [Table 5] is the sorting of items output when a user enters the program list editing screen for the second time after the initial editing.

[0282] [Table 4]

[0283]

[0284]

[0285] [Table 5]

[0286] Selection state (marked with "v" when selected) project v First Processing Procedure v Second processing procedure v Third Processing Procedure v Fifth processing procedure v Sixth Processing Procedure v Seventh Processing Procedure v Eighth Processing Procedure v Procedure 11 v Procedure 14 Fourth Processing Procedure Ninth Processing Procedure Tenth Processing Procedure Twelfth Procedure Thirteenth Procedure … Nth Processor

[0287] In one embodiment, the program list may be automatically edited based on the user's usage pattern and recommended to the user. In one embodiment, the laundry treatment apparatus may recommend to the user to remove treatment programs determined to be infrequently used from the program list. Fig.25 10 and 11. A state in which a common setting page P351 is outputted is illustrated, which is a page collecting additional functions that can be 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 refer to the general settings item in Fig.25 The general settings page P351 shown in the example. Fig.25Described. The additional functions provided in the general settings page P351 may include Wi-Fi settings, locks, automatic program optimization, magic shortcuts, and settings initialization, but may not be limited to those listed. The "general settings" item is an additional function provided in the general settings page P351, which has a setting value synchronized with the setting value of the second processing device 20. In one embodiment, the "general settings" item has a setting value synchronized between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. 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, less, less, normal, more, and more can be selected based on the standard injection amount. In one embodiment, the "standard injection amount" can be a value set in milliliters 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 constituting the additional settings to visually distinguish whether the currently displayed additional function page is for the first device manipulation user interface 300 or the second device manipulation user interface 400.

[0288] Fig.26 The process of setting a reservation option among additional functions and the process of executing a reservation loop when setting a reservation option according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are illustrated. Fig.26 Give a description.

[0289] Fig.26 (a) illustrates a view in which an additional function page P350 is output on the touch screen 240. A reservation setting function may be set as an additional function in the additional function page P350. Fig.26 (a) illustrates a view of a reservation for reservation setting by touching ①.

[0290] Fig.26 (b) illustrates 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 may 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 illustrated.

[0291] Fig.26 (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, it notifies the appointment completion. 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 the image diagram (b), the additional function page P350 may be immediately returned. In one embodiment, Fig.26 (c) illustrates a state of returning to the additional function page P350, and the user may be notified of completion of the reservation setting via the completion pop-up window 398. The message output in the completion pop-up window 398 may be "Reservation has been set. Press the _ button to complete the washing reservation.".

[0292] Fig.26 (d) illustrates the touch-based Fig.26 The image output on the touch screen 240 is displayed by clicking the back button in (c). Fig.26 In (d), the first page P320 is output. In one embodiment, the indicator 331 displayed in the first page P320 is supplemented with a reservation indicator 331h.

[0293] Fig.26 (e) shows the first page P320 in which the reservation cycle is in progress. Fig.26 When the execution command for executing a specific processing program is input while the first page P320 is output as in (d), the reservation loop based on the set reservation option is executed. In one embodiment, the execution command can be input by the user touching the first execution / pause button 271. Fig.26 Even if the reservation setting is completed in the additional function page P350 as in (c), when the execution command is input, the reservation cycle based on the set reservation option will be executed. In one embodiment, the execution command can be input via the user touching the first execution / pause button 271.

[0294] Fig. 27 The process of changing a preset reservation option among additional functions and the process of executing a reservation cycle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are illustrated.

[0295] Fig. 27 (a) illustrates a view in which an additional function page P350 is output on the touch screen 240. A reservation setting function may be set as an additional function in the additional function page P350. Fig. 27 (a) illustrates a view of touching ① Appointment to change an already set appointment.

[0296] Fig. 27(b) illustrates a view in which an appointment change page P354a is output on the touch screen 240. When the appointment change page P354 is accessed to change an appointment that has already 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 a button displayed as "Cancel" is selected, a command to return without changing the appointment is input. When a button displayed as "Cancel Appointment" is pressed, a command to cancel the appointment is input. When a button displayed as "Change Appointment" is pressed, a confirmation command to change the appointment is input. Please refer to the illustrated implementation. As shown in FIG. Fig. 27 As referred to in (b), when the ② "Cancel" button is touched, the reservation is not changed, and the screen returns to the additional function page P350. When the ③ "Change Reservation" button is touched, the reservation page P354 is accessed.

[0297] Fig. 27 (c) illustrates 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 may 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 illustrated.

[0298] Fig. 27 (d) 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, it notifies that the appointment is completed. In one embodiment, a completion pop-up window 398 notifying that the appointment setting is completed 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, Fig. 27 (d) illustrates a state in which the additional function page P350 is returned, and the user may be notified of completion of the reservation setting via the completion pop-up window 398. The message output in the completion pop-up window 398 may be "The reservation has been set. Please press the _ button to complete the washing reservation.".

[0299] Fig. 27 (e) illustrates an example of touch-based Fig. 27 The image output on the touch screen 240 is displayed by clicking the back button in (d). Fig. 27 The first page P320 is output in (e). In one embodiment, the indicator 331 displayed in the first page P320 includes a reservation indicator 331h.

[0300] Fig. 27 (f) illustrates the first page P320 in which a reservation cycle is in progress. Fig. 27When the first page P320 is output as in (d) of FIG. 1 , when an execution command for executing a specific processing program is input, a reservation loop based on the set reservation options is executed. In one embodiment, the execution command can be input via a user input by touching the first execution / pause button 271. Fig. 27 Even if the reservation setting is completed in the additional function page P350 as in (d), when the execution command is input, the reservation cycle based on the set reservation options will be executed. In one embodiment, the execution command can be input via a user input that touches the first execution / pause button 271.

[0301] Fig.28 A process of canceling a preset reservation option among additional functions and a process of an image displayed on the first device manipulation user interface 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are illustrated.

[0302] Fig.28 (a) illustrates a view in which an additional function page P350 is output on the touch screen 240. A reservation setting function may be set as an additional function in the additional function page P350. Fig.28 (a) illustrates touching ① Appointment to change the view of the set appointment.

[0303] Fig.28 (b) illustrates a view in which an appointment change page P354a is output on the touch screen 240. When the appointment page P354 is accessed to change an appointment that has already 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 a button displayed as "Cancel" is selected, a command to return without changing the appointment is input. When a button displayed as "Cancel Appointment" is pressed, a command to cancel the appointment is input. When a button displayed as "Change Appointment" is pressed, a confirmation command to change the appointment is input. Please refer to the illustrated implementation. As shown in FIG. Fig.28 (b) Referring to, when the ② "Cancel Reservation" button is touched, the reservation is canceled. In one embodiment, when the reservation is canceled, it is impossible to return to the additional function page P350.

[0304] Fig.28 (c) is an image output on the touch screen 240 immediately after canceling the appointment according to an embodiment. When the appointment setting is completed, it is notified that the appointment has been canceled. In one embodiment, a cancel completion pop-up window 399 notifying that the appointment has been canceled may be output. In one embodiment, the completion of the appointment setting may be notified to the user via the cancel completion pop-up window 399. The message output in the cancel completion pop-up window 399 may be "The appointment has been canceled.".

[0305] Fig.28 (d) and Fig.28 (e) illustrates the touch-based Fig.28 The image output on the touch screen 240 is displayed by pressing the back button in (c). In one embodiment, Fig.28 (d) is a case where the page before accessing the additional function page P350 is the program selection page P310. In one embodiment, Fig.28 (e) is a case where the page before accessing the additional function page P350 is the first page P320.

[0306] Fig.29 The flow when a specific processing program is changed based on the first method in the program selection page P310 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in which a reservation option is set among additional functions is illustrated.

[0307] Fig.29 (a) illustrates a program selection page P310 in which reservation setting is completed. The program selection page P310 displays a device indicator 331h. Fig.29 (a) illustrates a view in which ① is touched in the program selection page P310 and the program browser 313 is selected. The program browsing page P370 can be accessed via the program browser 313.

[0308] Fig.29 The image illustrated in (b) is a view in which a program browsing page P370 is output. In the program browsing page P370, the currently designated specific processing program can be changed to another processing program. In one embodiment, the current specific processing program 311a is a "standard washing" program. The user can change the specific processing program by selecting another processing program. In one embodiment, the specific processing program can be changed by touching ② "wool / gentle" program.

[0309] Fig.29 (c) illustrates a program selection page P310, in which the specific treatment program is changed again and output. The program selection page P310 displays the newly specified specific treatment program. When the specific treatment program is changed, the set appointment will be canceled. In the illustrated embodiment, the specific treatment program is changed from "standard washing" to the "wool / gentle" program. The newly specified specific treatment program is the "wool / gentle" program. In one embodiment, the program selection page P310 outputs a cancellation guidance pop-up window 399, which includes cancellation guidance notifying that the already set appointment has been canceled. In one embodiment, the phrase for cancellation guidance may be "Because the program has been changed, the appointment has been canceled.". The cancellation guidance pop-up window 399 may be displayed within the set time.

[0310] Fig.30 A flow when a specific processing program is changed based on the second method in the program selection page P310 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in which a reservation option is set among additional functions is illustrated.

[0311] Fig.30 (a) illustrates a program selection page P310 in which reservation setting is completed. The program selection page P310 displays a device indicator 331h. Fig.30 (a) illustrates a view in which a slide gesture ① is input in the program selection page P310. According to the slide direction of the slide gesture, another processing program is designated as a specific processing program.

[0312] Fig.30 (b) illustrates a program selection page P310 in which a specific treatment program has been changed. The newly designated specific treatment program is displayed in the program selection page P310. When the specific treatment program is changed, the set appointment is canceled. In the illustrated embodiment, the specific treatment program has been changed from "standard washing" to the "artificial intelligence washing" program. The newly designated specific treatment program is the "artificial intelligence washing" program. In one embodiment, a cancellation guidance pop-up window 399 is output in the program selection page P310, and the cancellation guidance pop-up window includes cancellation guidance notifying that the set appointment has been canceled. In one embodiment, the phrase for cancellation guidance may be "Because the program has been changed, the appointment has been canceled.". The cancellation guidance pop-up window 399 may be displayed within a set time.

[0313] Fig.31 A flow of changing a specific processing procedure in the first page P320 while a reservation loop is in progress when a reservation option is set among additional functions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0314] Fig.31 (a) illustrates the first page P320 in a state in which the appointment setting is completed and the appointment cycle is executed. The first page P320 displays a device indicator 331h. The first page P320 with the appointment cycle in progress can be set so that the options or processing procedures cannot be changed. The 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 the pause command via the first execution / pause button 271. When the pause command is input, the progress of the appointment cycle will be paused.

[0315] Fig.31(b) illustrates a first page P320 in a paused state. "Pause" is displayed in the portion where the current state name is displayed. When a specific processing program is paused, the specific processing program can be changed to another processing program. The first page P320 in the paused state can display a program browser, and a sliding gesture can also be used to change the specific processing program.

[0316] Fig.31 (c) is a program selection page P310, in which a specific treatment program has been changed. The program selection page P310 displays the newly designated specific treatment program. When a specific treatment program is changed, the set appointment is canceled. In the illustrated embodiment, the specific treatment program has been changed from "standard washing" to the "wool / gentle" program. The newly designated specific treatment program is the "wool / gentle" program. In one embodiment, the program selection page P310 outputs a cancellation guidance pop-up window 399, which includes cancellation guidance notifying that the already set appointment has been canceled. In one embodiment, the phrase for the cancellation guidance may be "Because the program has been changed, the appointment has been canceled.". The cancellation guidance pop-up window 399 may be displayed within a set time.

[0317] Fig.32 An example is provided of a view in which an "option suggestion" is suggested and a process in which the "option suggestion" is accepted and reflected when setting a "magic shortcut", which is one of the additional functions that can be set by the additional functions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a first device manipulation user interface 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen 240.

[0318] Fig.32 (a) illustrates a view in which a program selection page P310 is output when the “Magic Shortcut” function is set. The “Magic Shortcut” function is a function of displaying option suggestions 318a, which suggest setting values ​​of options that can be changed in the selected processing program or additional options that can be added to the user. The option suggestion 318a may be displayed in a suggestion phrase 318 that describes the suggested option. The suggestion phrase 318 may be displayed in place of the program description 312 in the portion where the program description 312 is displayed. The option suggestion 318a may be displayed within a border that constitutes a portion of the suggestion phrase 318 and may be distinguished from the rest of the suggestion phrase 318. Fig.32 (a) illustrates a view in which a user touches ① option suggestion 318a as an input for accepting option suggestion 318a. Touching option suggestion 318a means touching an area in which option suggestion 318a is displayed. Touching an area in which option suggestion 318a is displayed means defining a limited area of ​​the area in which option suggestion 318a is displayed as a touch input area and touching the input area.

[0319] Fig.32 (b) illustrates a state in which the option suggestion 318a is accepted by the user's input. When the option suggestion 318a is accepted by the user's input, the first device manipulation user interface 300 displays the option suggestion 318a as having a first color. The first color is related to the color of the device indicator 331a and the color of the progress indicator bar 360 in the first device manipulation user interface 300 described above. In one embodiment, the interior of the frame surrounding the option suggestion 318a is filled with the first color. Whether the option suggestion 318a is accepted can be identified via this color difference.

[0320] When the option suggestion 318a is accepted, whether the accepted option is reflected may be displayed via the indicator 331. In one embodiment, since the "steam" function is set, a steam indicator 331g indicating that "steam" has been set may be displayed on the indicator 331.

[0321] Fig.33 Examples of which Fig.32 On the contrary, it releases the acceptance of the "option suggestion" and does not apply the process of the "option suggestion".

[0322] Fig.33 (a) illustrates a state in which the option suggestion 318a is accepted and a view of a region where the option suggestion 318a is provided by touching ①. Fig.33 (b) illustrates a view in which the accepted option settings are released and the option suggestion 318a is not applied.

[0323] Fig.34 A process of changing a specific processing program via a program browsing page is illustrated, in which the second device manipulation user interface 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240 .

[0324] Fig.34 The image illustrated in (a) of FIG. 2 is a program selection page P410. The program selection page P410 is output on the touch screen 240. The program browser 413 is selected in the program selection page P410. The program browser 413 can be selected by the user's touch on the area where the program browser 413 is provided.

[0325] Fig.34 The image illustrated in (b) is a program browsing page P470. The program browsing page P470 is output on the touch screen 240. The program browsing page P470 outputs a plurality of program names corresponding to a plurality of processing programs as a list.

[0326] In one embodiment, among the multiple program names output as a list, the program name of a specific processing program is displayed to be distinguished from the other program names. In one embodiment, the program name of the specific processing program and the other program names are displayed in different colors to distinguish them from each other. In one embodiment, "standard drying" as an exemplified specific processing program 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 user interface 400 and the color of the progress indicator bar in the second device manipulation user interface 400. Other program names can be set to letters with a third color that is distinguished from the second color.

[0327] Because the touch screen 240 has a limited screen size, multiple program names may not be fully displayed in one image. In one embodiment, the program browsing page P470 can display some of the multiple program names output as a list, and the remaining program names can be displayed by user scrolling. When a user input is received via the program browser 413 while the first processing program is displayed as a specific processing program in the program selection page P410, the program browsing page P470 is displayed, and the part in which the program name of the first processing program is displayed is first displayed in the program browsing page P470. In the illustrated embodiment, the first processing program is "standard drying".

[0328] In the program browsing page P470, a treatment program desired by the user can be selected as a specific treatment program. When a program name among multiple program names is selected, the program of the selected program name is designated as a specific treatment program. In one embodiment, the user can select a wool / gentle program by touching ③. When the program is selected, a program selection page P410 is output in which the selected treatment program is used as a specific treatment program. When ② back button 314 is touched in the program browsing page P470, a program selection page P410 is output in which the existing specific treatment program is maintained.

[0329] Fig.34 The image illustrated in (c) is a program browsing page P470 in which the specific treatment program is changed to the “Wool / Gentle” program by selecting the “Wool / Gentle” program in the program browsing page P470.

[0330] Fig.35 A state in which the second device manipulation user interface 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 illustrated.

[0331] When the loop is in progress, the first page P420 is output. In one embodiment, the first page P420 includes a current state display portion, a progress indicator bar 360, an option display portion, and an indicator display portion.

[0332] In one embodiment, the description of the current status display portion is Fig.17 replaced by the description.

[0333] The progress indicator bar 460 is a device for visually indicating the progress 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 passes through the touch screen 240 from left to right. The progress indicator bar 460 indicates the progress of the laundry treatment using the filling length inside the bar shape. As the treatment proceeds, the progress indicator bar 460 increases the internal filling amount of the bar shape. In one embodiment, the filling color of the progress indicator bar 460 displayed in the second device manipulation user interface 400 may be a color different from the filling color of the progress indicator bar displayed in the first device manipulation user interface 300. In one embodiment, the filling color of the progress indicator bar 460 displayed in the second device manipulation user interface 400 may be a second color. The filling color of the progress indicator bar displayed in the first device manipulation user interface 300 may be a first color. The second color is the same as the second color of the filling color of the indicator 431a indicating the "screen occupation device" or at least recognized by the user as the same as the second color.

[0334] Fig.36 Illustrated is a view in which "option suggestions" are suggested and a process in which "option suggestions" are accepted and reflected when a "magic shortcut" is set as one of the additional functions that can be set by the additional functions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a second device manipulation user interface 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240.

[0335] Fig.36 (a) illustrates a view in which a program selection page P410 is output when the “Magic Shortcut” function is set. The “Magic Shortcut” function is a function of displaying option suggestions 318a that suggest setting values ​​of options that can be changed in the selected processing program or additional options that can be added to the user. Option suggestions 418a may be displayed in a suggestion phrase 418 that describes the suggested options. Option suggestions 418a may be displayed within a border that constitutes a portion of the suggestion phrase 418 and may be distinguished from the rest of the suggestion phrase 418. Fig.36(a) illustrates a view in which a user touches ① option suggestion 418a as an input to accept option suggestion 418a. Touching option suggestion 418a means touching the area in which option suggestion 418a is displayed. Touching the area in which option suggestion 418a is displayed means defining a limited area of ​​the area in which option suggestion 418a is displayed as a touch input area and touching the input area.

[0336] Fig.36 (b) illustrates a state in which option suggestion 418a is accepted by user input. When option suggestion 418a is accepted by user input, the second device manipulation user interface 400 displays option suggestion 418a as having a second color. The second color is related to the color of the device indicator 431a and the color of the progress indicator bar 460 in the second device manipulation user interface 400 described above. In one embodiment, the interior of the frame surrounding option suggestion 418a is filled with the second color. Whether option suggestion 418a is accepted can be identified by this color difference.

[0337] When the option suggestion 418a is accepted, whether the accepted option is reflected may be displayed via the indicator 431. In one embodiment, since the "steam" function is set, a steam indicator 431e indicating that "steam" has been set may be displayed on the indicator 431.

[0338] Fig.37 Examples of which Fig.36 On the contrary, it releases the acceptance of the "option suggestion" and does not apply the process of the "option suggestion".

[0339] Fig.37 (a) illustrates a view in which a state of accepting option suggestion 418a and touching ① provides an area of ​​option suggestion 418a. Fig.37 (b) illustrates a view in which the accepted option settings are released and the option suggestion 418a is not applied.

[0340] While the present disclosure has been shown and described with respect to 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 laundry treatment device, the laundry treatment device comprising a touch screen configured to output an image and receive a touch input, and provided with a plurality of processing programs, wherein, the touch screen is configured to output a program selection page including a program display section and a first display section, wherein the program display section displays a specific processing program specified among the plurality of processing programs, wherein each of the plurality of processing programs has a setting order, and wherein when the touch screen outputting the program selection page is touched and a swipe gesture is input in a certain direction, one of the plurality of processing programs is designated as the specific processing program according to the setting order and the swipe direction, wherein one of an information indicator and an order indicator is selectively displayed in the first display section, wherein the information indicator includes one or more information indicators and is configured to indicate status information of the laundry treatment device or setting information of the user on the laundry treatment device, wherein the order indicator is configured to indicate the order of the specific processing program of the plurality of processing programs, and wherein when the specific processing program is changed by the swipe, the order indicator is displayed in the first display section for a set time.

2. The laundry treatment device according to claim 1, wherein, the first display section is arranged above the program display section.

3. The laundry treatment device according to claim 2, wherein, the program selection page further includes an option display section in which options provided in the specific processing program are displayed.

4. The laundry treatment device according to claim 3, wherein, the first display section is arranged above the program display section, wherein the option display section is arranged below the program display section.

5. The laundry treatment device according to claim 3, wherein, the option display section displays each option name and each option value of a plurality of options provided by the specific processing program.

6. The laundry treatment device according to claim 1, wherein, the one or more information indicators are configured to respectively indicate one or more of communication establishment status information, remote control setting information, door lock status information, drying preparation setting information, strong jet setting information, steam setting information, ironing reminder setting information, anti-wrinkle setting information, and reservation setting information.

7. The laundry treatment device according to claim 1, wherein, the one or more information indicators are provided as icons corresponding to the status information and the setting information respectively.

8. The laundry treatment device according to claim 1, the laundry treatment device further comprises: a first treatment device, the first treatment device including a first drum configured to accommodate laundry therein; and a second treatment device, the second treatment device including a second drum configured to accommodate the laundry therein, wherein the touch screen is configured to output a user interface UI for selecting one of the first treatment device and the second treatment device, Among them, the information indicator includes a device indicator, and the device indicator is configured to indicate, on the touch screen, the one selected from the first processing device and the second processing device.

9. The laundry processing device according to claim 1, wherein, in a state where a first processing program among the plurality of processing programs is designated as the specific processing program, when the sliding direction is the first direction, a second processing program different from the first processing program is designated as the specific processing program, and when the sliding direction is a second direction opposite to the first direction, a third processing program different from the first processing program and the second processing program is designated as the specific processing program.

10. The laundry processing device according to claim 1, wherein, when the sliding input starts from the program display section, the specific processing program is changed.

11. The laundry processing device according to claim 1, wherein, the program display section displays the program name of the specific processing program and a program description as a description of the specific processing program.

12. The laundry processing device according to claim 1, the laundry processing device further comprises: a first processing device, the first processing device includes a first front panel arranged at the front side and a first drum configured to accommodate laundry therein; a second processing device, the second processing device is arranged on the first processing device, and includes a second front panel arranged at the front side and a second drum configured to accommodate the laundry therein; and a control panel, the control panel is arranged between the first front panel and the second front panel, and is configured to control at least one of the first processing device and the second processing device, wherein, the touch screen is arranged on the control panel.

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