Control method for intelligent equipment and intelligent equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent equipment, particularly provides a control method for intelligent equipment and the intelligent equipment, and aims to solve the problem that an existing clothes care machine cannot increase equipment key functions on the premise that the equipment size is not increased. In order to achieve the purpose, functional keys are arranged on the intelligent equipment, the communication equipment is in communication connection with the intelligent equipment, and the control method for the intelligent equipment comprises the steps that the communication equipment is controlled to obtain a combined key instruction created by a user for the functional keys, and the functional keys on the intelligent equipment are combined based on the combined key instruction created by the user. Therefore, when the intelligent equipment is used, a user only needs to issue the combination key instruction to the function keys on the intelligent equipment on the communication equipment to combine the function keys, the intelligent equipment can be controlled to execute new functions which are not included in the original function keys after the combination keys are pressed down, and the existing problems are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of intelligent devices, and specifically provides a control method for an intelligent device and an intelligent device. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's living consumption level, more and more people have the demand for clothing care at home, so home clothing care machines have appeared on the market. Generally, clothing care machines require users to set parameter information such as clothing material type, clothing care plan and clothing care time on the control panel after putting in the clothes to be cared for, and then they can carry out clothing care.

[0003] However, the control panel of the existing clothing care machine only includes the above-mentioned basic function buttons, and due to the size of the device panel, it is impossible to add function buttons of the clothing care machine on the device panel. This means that if the user wants the clothing care machine to have more functions, the panel of the clothing care machine needs to be enlarged, thereby increasing the size and space occupied by the device. Therefore, how to increase the functions of the clothing care machine without increasing the size and space occupied by the clothing care machine has become a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently in the field.

[0004] In view of this, the art needs a new control method for smart devices and smart devices to solve the existing problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above technical problem, that is, to solve the problem that the existing clothing care machine cannot increase the function of the device buttons without increasing the size of the device.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a control method for a smart device, comprising: a smart device, on which function keys are arranged; a communication device, which is communicatively connected with the smart device; the control method comprises: controlling the communication device to obtain a combination key instruction created by a user for the function keys; and combining the function keys on the smart device based on the combination key instruction created by the user.

[0007] In the specific implementation of the above-mentioned control method for smart devices, before the step of "combining the function keys on the smart device based on the combination key instructions created by the user", it also includes: controlling the communication device to obtain the combination key information of the function keys on the smart device; judging whether to combine the function keys on the smart device based on the combination key instructions created by the user according to the combination key information.

[0008] In the specific implementation of the above control method for intelligent devices, the step of "judging whether to combine the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user according to the combined key information" further includes: if there is already a combined key created by the user on the intelligent device, do not combine the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user, and prompt the user whether to perform combined key replacement.

[0009] In the specific implementation of the above control method for intelligent devices, the step of "judging whether to combine the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user according to the combined key information" further includes: if there is no combined key created by the user on the intelligent device, combine the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user, and prompt the user that the combined key setting is completed.

[0010] In the specific implementation of the above control method for intelligent devices, the step of "if there is already a combined key created by the user on the intelligent device, do not combine the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user, and prompt the user whether to perform combined key replacement" further includes: controlling the communication device to obtain an instruction on whether the user performs combined key replacement; if an instruction on combined key replacement by the user is obtained, replace the existing combined key on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user, and prompt the user that the combined key replacement is completed.

[0011] In the specific implementation of the above control method for intelligent devices, the control method further includes: if combining the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user or replacing the existing combined key on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user, prompt the user to save the parameters before taking effect.

[0012] In the specific implementation of the above control method for intelligent devices, the step of "if there is already a combined key created by the user on the intelligent device, do not combine the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user, and prompt the user whether to perform combined key replacement" further includes: controlling the communication device to obtain an instruction on whether the user performs combined key replacement; if an instruction on non-combined key replacement by the user is obtained, control the communication device to return to the combined key instruction creation interface.

[0013] In the specific implementation of the above control method for intelligent devices, the control method further includes: controlling the communication device to obtain the user's account information; configuring the combined key information of the function keys based on the pre-stored information of the user account.

[0014] In the specific implementation of the above control method for intelligent devices, the control method further includes: controlling the intelligent device to obtain the duration of the combined key being pressed; determining whether the duration of the combined key being pressed reaches a first preset duration; if the duration of the combined key being pressed reaches the first preset duration, then controlling the intelligent device to emit a prompt tone to prompt the user that the combined key selection is successful.

[0015] The present invention also provides an intelligent device, including a communication device, the communication device is communicatively connected to the intelligent device, a function key is provided on the intelligent device, and it can execute the control method for intelligent devices described in any one of the above technical solutions.

[0016] The technical effect of the present invention is that: by communicatively connecting the intelligent device with the communication device, during the use of the intelligent device of the present invention, the user can create a combined key instruction through the communication device and send it to the intelligent device. When the intelligent device obtains the combined key instruction created by the user, based on the combined key instruction, the function keys on the intelligent device are combined to obtain a new function not included in the original function keys. Thus, when the user simultaneously presses the combined key on the control panel of the intelligent device, the intelligent device can be controlled to execute the new function created by the user for the intelligent device, solving the problem that the existing clothing care machine cannot increase the function of the device keys without increasing the volume of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The following describes the preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 is the flowchart of the first embodiment of the control method for intelligent devices of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 is the main flowchart of the second embodiment of the control method for intelligent devices of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 is the flowchart of step S41 in the second embodiment of the control method for intelligent devices of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 is the flowchart of the third embodiment of the control method for intelligent devices of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 is the flowchart of the fourth embodiment of the control method for intelligent devices of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 is the flowchart of the fifth embodiment of the control method for intelligent devices of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7It is the flowchart of the sixth embodiment of the control method for intelligent devices according to the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] The preferred implementation manners of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these implementation manners are only used to explain the technical principle of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments according to needs to adapt to specific application scenarios. For example, although the description in the specification is based on a clothing care machine, the intelligent device of the present invention can obviously be various other intelligent devices as long as there are function buttons on the intelligent device.

[0026] In addition, it should also be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0027] First, the existing clothing care machine will be described. The control panel of the existing clothing care machine only includes some basic function buttons such as intelligent washing, quick washing, large-piece washing, and online washing. And due to the limitation of the size of the device panel, it is impossible to add function buttons of the clothing care machine on the device panel, which results in that if the user wants the clothing care machine to have more functions, it is necessary to increase the panel of the clothing care machine, thereby increasing the volume and space occupancy of the device. Therefore, how to increase the functions of the clothing care machine without increasing the volume and space occupancy of the clothing care machine has become a technical problem to be solved urgently in the art.

[0028] Embodiment 1

[0029] As Figure 1 shown, to solve the problem that the existing clothing care machine cannot increase the function of the device buttons without increasing the device volume, the present invention proposes a control method for a clothing care machine. The technical solution of the present invention includes a clothing care machine and a communication device. The clothing care machine includes a control panel, and function buttons are arranged on the control panel. The communication device is communicatively connected to the clothing care machine so that the communication device can edit and combine the functions of the function buttons on the clothing care machine. The control method for the clothing care machine includes:

[0030] S1. Control the communication device to obtain the combined key instruction created by the user for the function button;

[0031] S2. Combine the function buttons on the clothing care machine based on the combined key instruction created by the user.

[0032] In the case of adopting the above implementation manner, the present invention communicates the clothing care machine with the communication device. During the use of the clothing care machine of the present invention, the user can create a combined key instruction through the communication device and send it to the clothing care machine. When the clothing care machine obtains the combined key instruction created by the user, it combines the function buttons on the clothing care machine based on the combined key instruction to obtain a new function not included in the original function buttons. Thus, when the user presses the combined key on the control panel of the clothing care machine at the same time, the clothing care machine can be controlled to execute the new function created by the user for the clothing care machine. Specifically, for example, usually when the user needs to wash large items of clothing, the user only needs to select "large item wash" on the control panel. However, when the user needs to wash bedding, although the bedding also belongs to the category of large item wash, due to the different materials of the bedding and large items of clothing, the required washing parameters are also different. If the user directly selects "large item wash", it may over-rub or even damage the bedding. At this time, the user can combine the "online wash" and "large item wash" on the control panel into a combined key through the communication device, and set the washing parameters suitable for the bedding at the same time. The user only needs to press "online wash" and "large item wash" at the same time to select the combined key suitable for washing the bedding, so that the clothing care machine washes according to the washing parameters suitable for the bedding. Another example is for washing small items of clothing such as socks and underwear. For washing socks, the user only needs to press "quick wash" on the control panel. Since the required washing parameters for underwear are different from those for socks, when the user needs to wash underwear, the user only needs to press "online wash" and "quick wash" at the same time to select the combined key created in advance by the user, and at the same time make the clothing care machine wash according to the washing parameters suitable for underwear.

[0033] The advantages of the above implementation manner are as follows: The user can combine the existing function buttons on the clothing care machine through the communication device. By creating combined keys with different configured washing parameters, when facing different types of clothing to be cared for, the user only needs to press the corresponding combined key on the control panel to make the clothing care machine care for the clothing to be cared for according to the appropriate washing parameters, without having to set the corresponding function buttons on the control panel for different types of clothing to be cared for. This solves the problem that the existing clothing care machine cannot increase the function of the device buttons without increasing the volume of the device.

[0034] Embodiment Two

[0035] The above-mentioned solution increases the functions of the clothing care machine by setting the function buttons on the control panel of the clothing care machine as combination keys without having to add physical function buttons. Considering the actual usage process of users, when users create combination key information through a communication device, it may happen that the created combination key already exists or is occupied, resulting in the inability to create a combination key. In view of this, this embodiment is proposed. As Figure 2 , Figure 3 shown, the control method for a clothing care machine in this embodiment includes:

[0036] S1. Control the communication device to obtain the combination key instruction created by the user for the function button;

[0037] S3. Control the communication device to obtain the combination key information of the function buttons on the clothing care machine;

[0038] S4. Determine whether to combine the function buttons on the clothing care machine based on the combination key instruction created by the user according to the combination key information.

[0039] Among them, step S4 further includes:

[0040] S41. If the combination key created by the user already exists on the clothing care machine, do not combine the function buttons on the clothing care machine based on the combination key instruction created by the user, and prompt the user whether to perform combination key replacement;

[0041] S42. If the combination key created by the user does not exist on the clothing care machine, combine the function buttons on the clothing care machine based on the combination key instruction created by the user, and prompt the user that the combination key setting is completed.

[0042] S43. If combining the function buttons on the clothing treatment device based on the combination key instruction created by the user or replacing the existing combination key on the clothing treatment device based on the combination key instruction created by the user, prompt the user to save the parameters before taking effect.

[0043] In the above steps, step S41 further includes:

[0044] S411. Control the communication device to obtain the instruction of whether the user performs combination key replacement;

[0045] S412. If the instruction of the user performing combination key replacement is obtained, replace the existing combination key on the clothing care machine based on the combination key instruction created by the user, and prompt the user that the combination key replacement is completed;

[0046] S413. If the instruction of the user not performing combination key replacement is obtained, control the communication device to return to the combination key instruction creation interface.

[0047] In the case of adopting the above-mentioned implementation manner, first, control the communication device to obtain the combined key instruction information newly created by the user, and then control the communication device to obtain the combined key information created by the existing function keys on the clothing care machine. Determine whether to combine the function keys on the clothing care machine based on the combined key instruction information created by the user according to the created combined key information. If there is already a combined key created by the user on the clothing care machine, do not combine the function keys on the clothing care machine based on the combined key instruction information created by the user for the time being. At the same time, ask the user whether to replace the existing combined key with the newly created combined key, and then control the communication device to obtain the instruction information on whether to perform the combined key replacement sent by the user. If the instruction information on performing the combined key replacement sent by the user is obtained, replace the existing combined key on the clothing care machine based on the combined key instruction created by the user. After the replacement is completed, send a prompt message to prompt the user to save the parameters of the newly created combined key. After the parameter saving is completed, prompt the user that the combined key replacement is completed. In fact, the process of saving the parameters can also allow the user to confirm the combined key parameters again. After confirming that there is no error, the parameters can be saved and take effect. If the instruction that the user does not perform the combined key replacement is obtained, control the communication device to return to the interface for creating the combined key instruction, and let the user create the combined key instruction again. If there is no combined key newly created by the user on the clothing care machine, combine the function keys on the clothing care machine based on the combined key instruction created by the user, and at the same time send a prompt message to prompt the user to save the parameters of the newly created combined key. After the parameter saving is completed, prompt the user that the combined key setting is completed.

[0048] In addition, it is worth mentioning that the above-mentioned control method for creating combined key instructions includes two aspects. The first aspect is the judgment on whether the combination of function keys on the control panel of the clothing care machine is occupied, and the second aspect is the judgment on whether the function of the combined key newly created by the user already exists. Therefore, the advantages of the above-mentioned implementation manner are as follows: During the process of the user creating a new combined key, judge whether to combine the function keys on the clothing care machine based on the combined key instruction of the user through the combined key information of the function keys on the clothing care machine. On the one hand, it ensures that when the user presses the combined key on the control panel, the clothing care machine will not execute two functions in confusion due to the same combined key being bound to two functions, or the controller will not freeze and cause the inability to execute any function. On the other hand, it also avoids the problem that the user binds the same function to two combined keys, occupying the combined key resources, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the corresponding relationship between the combined key and the corresponding function and improving the user experience.

[0049] Embodiment Three

[0050] As mentioned above, the user can set combination keys with different functions on the clothing care machine through a communication device for different clothes to be cared for. Different combination keys are set with different washing parameters to deal with different clothes to be cared for. However, in the actual use of the clothing care machine, the clothes to be cared for by different family members often also have differences. For example, the hostess of the family may have more colored clothes and needs the function of color protection washing during the washing process, while the baby's clothes need gentle washing (or baby care washing) because they are relatively soft. In view of this, as Figure 4 shown, the control method for the clothing care machine in this embodiment includes:

[0051] S5. Control the communication device to obtain the user's account information;

[0052] S6. Configure the combination key information of the function keys based on the pre-stored information of the user account.

[0053] In the case of adopting the above embodiment, when the user uses the clothing care machine of the present invention, the user can first classify the clothes to be cared for. For example, when caring for colored clothes, the user can enter Account 1. After the communication device obtains that the user enters Account 1, the combination key information of the function keys is configured as color protection washing for colored clothes based on the pre-stored information in Account 1, so as to avoid color fading during the care of colored clothes. The process of baby care washing is similar to that of color protection washing for colored clothes and will not be elaborated here. In addition, it is worth mentioning that the number of the combination key information in the above account is only an exemplary description. Those skilled in the art can also set multiple combination key information in the same account or set more combination key information in different accounts. These changes are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0054] The advantages of the above embodiment are as follows: By setting different accounts and setting different combination key information in different accounts, on the one hand, it is convenient for the user to classify and search for the combination keys during use. The user only needs to remember which type of combination keys each account represents, and then enter the corresponding account to search for the corresponding combination keys, without having to remember all the combination key information. On the other hand, since the information between different accounts is not interconnected, the same combination key button can also represent different functions in different accounts, thereby further increasing the combination number of the combination keys.

[0055] Example 4

[0056] It was previously mentioned that different types of clothes to be cared for are cared for by classifying the clothes to be cared for. In this embodiment, a solution is proposed that can realize the care of clothes under different weather conditions. As Figure 5 shown, the control method for the clothing care machine in this embodiment includes:

[0057] S7. Control the communication device to obtain weather information;

[0058] S8. Control the clothing treatment device to treat the clothes based on the weather information.

[0059] When the user takes care of the clothes after going out on a rainy day, the humidity of the clothes to be cared for is relatively high. Therefore, it is appropriate to adopt a care method of drying first and then washing. When the user takes care of the clothes on a windy day, a care method of washing first and then drying is required. In view of this, this embodiment is proposed. In the case of adopting this embodiment, first control the communication device to obtain the weather information of the day, and then control the clothing care device to perform different types of care on the clothes based on the weather information, thereby improving the care effect of the clothes.

[0060] Example Five

[0061] The foregoing mentioned the technical solution of performing different care methods on clothes according to different weathers. Different from the foregoing embodiments, this embodiment classifies and cares for clothes according to the actual image information of the clothes to be cared for. As Figure 6 shown, the control method specifically for a clothing care machine includes:

[0062] S9. Control the image acquisition device to obtain the image information of the clothes;

[0063] S10. Control the communication device to intelligently recommend clothing treatment strategies to the user based on the image information of the clothes.

[0064] In the case of adopting the above embodiment, first control the image acquisition device (such as a camera) to obtain the image information of the clothes, and then control the communication device to intelligently recommend clothing treatment strategies to the user based on the image information of the clothes. Specifically, when it is found that there are wrinkles on the clothes, the user can be recommended to iron the clothes, and when it is found that there are stains on the clothes, the user can be recommended to wash the clothes, etc. By intelligently recommending clothing treatment strategies, the situation where the clothes are not properly cared for due to the user's negligence is avoided, and the user's experience is improved.

[0065] Example Six

[0066] As Figure 7 shown, in a possible embodiment, the control method for a clothing treatment device further includes:

[0067] SA. Control the clothing treatment device to obtain the duration of pressing the combination key;

[0068] SB. Determine whether the duration of pressing the combination key reaches a first preset duration;

[0069] SC. If the duration of pressing the combination key reaches the first preset duration, the clothing treatment device is controlled to emit a prompt sound to prompt the user that the combination key selection is successful.

[0070] The advantages of the above embodiment are as follows: During the process of the user operating the clothing treatment device, when the user presses the combination key (such as online washing + large items) simultaneously for a duration of 3 seconds (i.e., the first preset duration), the clothing treatment device emits a "beep" prompt sound to prompt the user that the combination key selection is successful, thereby giving the user clear feedback and enabling the user to know the result of operating the combination key even if, enhancing the user experience. In addition, the above-mentioned first preset time of 3 seconds is for illustrative purposes, and those skilled in the art can also adjust it to a suitable preset value according to actual needs, and these changes do not exceed the protection scope of the present invention.

[0071] It should be noted that the above embodiment is only used to illustrate the principle of the present invention and is not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can adjust the above structure so that the present invention can be applied to more specific application scenarios.

[0072] In addition, the present invention also provides an intelligent device, including a communication device, the communication device is communicatively connected to the intelligent device, and a function key is provided on the intelligent device, and it can execute the control method for the intelligent device in any one of the above technical solutions.

[0073] Those skilled in the art can understand that the above-mentioned clothing treatment device also includes some other well-known structures, such as a processor, a controller, a memory, etc. Among them, the memory includes but is not limited to random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, volatile memory, non-volatile memory, serial memory, parallel memory or registers, etc., and the processor includes but is not limited to CPLD / FPGA, DSP, ARM processor, MIPS processor, etc. In order not to unnecessarily obscure the embodiments of the present disclosure, these well-known structures are not shown in the drawings.

[0074] Although the above steps are described in the above order in the above embodiment, those skilled in the art can understand that in order to achieve the effects of this embodiment, different steps do not have to be executed in such an order, and they can be executed simultaneously (in parallel) or in a reversed order. For example, for steps S1 and S3, S3 can be executed first and then S1, or both can be executed simultaneously, and these simple changes are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0075] So far, the technical solution of the present invention has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a smart device, characterized in that, Including: An intelligent device, on which function keys are provided; A communication device, which is communicatively connected to the intelligent device; The control method includes: Controlling the communication device to obtain a combined key instruction created by the user for the function keys; Combining the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user.

2. The control method for a smart device according to claim 1, wherein Before the step "combining the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user", it further includes: Controlling the communication device to obtain the combined key information of the function keys on the intelligent device; Judging whether to combine the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user according to the combined key information.

3. The control method for a smart device according to claim 2, wherein The step "judging whether to combine the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user according to the combined key information" further includes: If there is already a combined key created by the user on the intelligent device, do not combine the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user, and prompt the user whether to replace the combined key.

4. The control method for a smart device according to claim 2, wherein, The step "judging whether to combine the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user according to the combined key information" further includes: If there is no combined key created by the user on the intelligent device, combine the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user, and prompt the user that the combined key setting is completed.

5. The control method for a smart device according to claim 3, wherein The step "if there is already a combined key created by the user on the intelligent device, do not combine the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user, and prompt the user whether to replace the combined key" further includes: Controlling the communication device to obtain an instruction on whether the user replaces the combined key; If an instruction for the user to replace the combined key is obtained, replace the existing combined key on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user, and prompt the user that the combined key replacement is completed.

6. The control method for a smart device according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The control method further includes: If combining the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user or replacing the existing combined key on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user, prompt the user to save the parameters before taking effect.

7. The control method for a smart device according to claim 3, wherein The step "if there is already a combined key created by the user on the intelligent device, do not combine the function keys on the intelligent device based on the combined key instruction created by the user, and prompt the user whether to replace the combined key" further includes: Controlling the communication device to obtain an instruction on whether the user replaces the combined key; If an instruction for the user not to replace the combined key is obtained, control the communication device to return to the combined key instruction creation interface.

8. The control method for a smart device according to claim 1, wherein The control method further includes: Controlling the communication device to obtain the user's account information; Configuring the combined key information of the function keys based on the pre-stored information of the user account.

9. The control method for a smart device according to claim 1, wherein The control method further includes: Controlling the intelligent device to obtain the duration of pressing the combined key; Judging whether the duration of pressing the combined key reaches a first preset duration; If the duration of pressing the combined key reaches the first preset duration, control the intelligent device to emit a prompt sound to prompt the user that the combined key selection is successful.

10. An intelligent device, characterized in that, Including: A communication device, which is communicatively connected to the intelligent device; The intelligent device is provided with function keys and is capable of executing the control method for an intelligent device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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