Household appliance and remote control system thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a household appliance and a system for remotely controlling the household appliance. To this end, the home appliance according to the present invention may be set to one of a non-use remote control mode, a one-time remote control mode, or a constant remote control mode. Therefore, the present invention can provide convenience for a user to remotely control the household electrical appliance according to various control methods.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to household appliances and systems for remotely controlling household appliances. Background Technology

[0002] Typically, a home can contain multiple household appliances. For example, a home may contain various appliances that provide convenience, such as refrigerators, washing machines, air purifiers, induction heaters, dishwashers, and robotic vacuum cleaners.

[0003] These home appliances operate based on their own software and can perform different functions depending on their type or model. They provide convenience by responding to user requests, performing actions, and notifying the user of those actions.

[0004] However, traditional household appliances shut off their power after a predetermined time has elapsed since temporarily ceasing their currently performing function. Therefore, even if the appliance could be restarted to resume the stopped function, it will not. Consequently, the user must move to the appliance to restart it, increasing inconvenience.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a technology for remotely controlling home appliances, wherein the remote control scheme is implemented in various modes: remote control unavailable mode, remote control only available mode, and remote control always available mode, thereby allowing users to conveniently remotely control home appliances via portable terminals.

[0006] Public content

[0007] Technical Purpose

[0008] Therefore, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide a remotely controlled home appliance.

[0009] Furthermore, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide a household appliance having multiple control panels that are activated and / or deactivated in response to the opening / closing of a door.

[0010] In addition, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide a household appliance configured to set the remote control mode to a remote control unavailable mode, a remote control only available mode, or a remote control always available mode based on input via a control panel.

[0011] In addition, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide a household appliance configured to set a remote control mode to a remote control unavailable mode, a remote control only available mode, or a remote control always available mode based on a control signal from a portable terminal.

[0012] Furthermore, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide a system in which a server receives control signals from a portable terminal and provides the control signals to a home appliance corresponding to the control signals, so as to remotely control the home appliance and enable the home appliance to meet the user's request.

[0013] The purposes of this disclosure are not limited to those described above. Other purposes and advantages not mentioned in this disclosure may be understood from the following description and may be more clearly understood based on embodiments according to this disclosure. Furthermore, it will be readily understood that the purposes and advantages of this disclosure can be achieved using the apparatus or combinations thereof as shown in the claims.

[0014] Technical solution

[0015] To achieve the above objectives, when an input for remote control of a household appliance according to this disclosure is detected via the control panel, the household appliance can be set to one of the following modes: remote control unavailable mode, remote control only available mode, and remote control always available mode.

[0016] Furthermore, when an event is detected while the remote control mode is set to the one-time remote control availability mode, the home appliance according to this disclosure can disable the set one-time remote control availability mode.

[0017] Furthermore, when an event is detected while the remote control mode is set to always-available, the home appliance according to this disclosure can maintain the always-available remote control mode.

[0018] Furthermore, according to this disclosure, the home appliance can deactivate the set remote control one-time availability mode in response to switching from a remote control one-time availability mode to a remote control unavailable mode or a remote control always available mode, sensing the opening of the door of the home appliance, sensing key input via the control panel, the completion of a cycle of the home appliance, the occurrence of an error in the home appliance, and / or input related to the power on / off of the home appliance.

[0019] Furthermore, according to this disclosure, the home appliance can disable the always-available remote control mode in response to a switch from a remote control always-available mode to a remote control unavailable mode or a remote control only-available mode and / or detection of an error in the home appliance.

[0020] Furthermore, the home appliance according to this disclosure can maintain a always-available remote control mode in response to sensing the opening of the door of the home appliance, sensing key input via the control panel, completion of the cycle of the home appliance, and / or sensing input related to the power on / off of the home appliance.

[0021] Furthermore, the household appliances according to this disclosure can be configured to control the light-emitting elements to display information about the active and inactive states of the remote control mode of the household appliances in different ways.

[0022] Furthermore, the household appliances according to this disclosure can be configured to control the light-emitting elements to display information about the remote control unavailable mode, the remote control only available mode, and the remote control always available mode in different ways.

[0023] Furthermore, according to this disclosure, the household appliances can send information about remote control of the household appliances to the server via a communicator.

[0024] Furthermore, in response to receiving a control signal for remotely controlling a household appliance according to this disclosure, the household appliance can be set to one of a remote control unavailable mode, a remote control only available mode, and a remote control always available mode.

[0025] In addition, household appliances according to this disclosure may include dishwashers, refrigerators, air purifiers, garment care appliances, induction heaters, washing machines, ovens, or robotic vacuum cleaners.

[0026] Technical effect

[0027] In the household appliances according to this disclosure, when an input for remote control is detected via the control panel, the remote control mode of the household appliance is set to one of the following: remote control unavailable mode, remote control only available mode, and remote control always available mode, so that the user can remotely control the household appliance according to various control schemes.

[0028] Furthermore, when an event is detected in the remote control mode, which is the one-time remote control available mode, the home appliance according to this disclosure can disable the set one-time remote control available mode, thereby providing different control schemes for the home appliance to different users.

[0029] Furthermore, when an event is detected in the remote control mode, which is always available, the home appliance according to this disclosure can maintain the always available remote control mode, thereby providing the same remote control function to family members in the home.

[0030] Furthermore, the home appliance according to this disclosure can deactivate the set remote control one-time availability mode in response to switching from a remote control one-time availability mode to a remote control unavailable mode or a remote control always available mode, sensing the opening of the home appliance door, sensing key input via the control panel, the completion of a cycle of the home appliance, the occurrence of an error in the home appliance, and / or input related to the power on / off of the home appliance. Therefore, the home appliance according to this disclosure can provide a temporary remote control mode based on various events that may occur in the home appliance.

[0031] Furthermore, the home appliance according to this disclosure can deactivate the always-available remote control mode in response to a switch from a always-available remote control mode to a disabled remote control mode or a once-available remote control mode and / or the detection of an error in the home appliance. Therefore, the home appliance according to this disclosure provides a temporary remote control mode based on various events that may occur within the home appliance.

[0032] Furthermore, the home appliance according to this disclosure can maintain a always-available remote control mode in response to sensing the opening of the appliance door, sensing key input via the control panel, completion of the appliance's cycle, and / or sensing input related to the appliance's power-on / power-off status. Therefore, the home appliance according to this disclosure can maintain remote control mode even when an event occurs.

[0033] Furthermore, the household appliances according to this disclosure can be configured to control the light-emitting elements to display information about the activation and inactivity states of the remote control mode of the household appliances in different ways, so that users can intuitively determine whether the remote control mode of the household appliances is active or inactive.

[0034] Furthermore, the household appliances according to this disclosure can be configured to control the light-emitting elements to display information about the remote control unavailable mode, the remote control only available mode, and the remote control always available mode in different ways, so that users can intuitively determine the current remote control mode of the household appliances.

[0035] Furthermore, according to this disclosure, the home appliance sends information about the remote control of the home appliance to a server via a communicator, and the server sends the information to a portable terminal, enabling the user to remotely control the home appliance while away from it.

[0036] Furthermore, in response to receiving a control signal for remotely controlling a household appliance according to this disclosure, the household appliance can be set to one of a remote control unavailable mode, a remote control only available mode, and a remote control always available mode, so that the user can remotely control the household appliance while away from it.

[0037] Furthermore, the home appliances according to this disclosure can be operated in one of the following modes—remote control unavailable mode, remote control only available mode, and remote control always available mode—through an application installed in a portable terminal, allowing users to conveniently remotely control the home appliances.

[0038] Furthermore, the household appliances according to this disclosure provide various remote control modes based on the number of remote control modes and the conditions for maintaining them, and provide different remote control deactivation conditions associated with different remote control modes. Therefore, remote control modes can be deactivated if needed, thereby improving safety and reliability. In addition, unnecessary deactivation of remote control modes can be prevented as needed, thereby improving ease of use.

[0039] In addition to the effects described above, the specific effects of this disclosure will be explained along with the specific matters for implementing this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0040] Figure 1 This is an example diagram illustrating a home appliance system in a home according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation process of a system for remotely controlling home appliances according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 3 This is an example diagram showing the dishwasher door in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 4 This is an example diagram showing the dishwasher door in an open state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 6 This is an example diagram illustrating the control panel of a household appliance according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 7 This is a configuration diagram of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the process of controlling the activation / deactivation of a control panel based on the opening / closing of a dishwasher door according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation process of a household appliance according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 10This is a flowchart illustrating the operation process of a household appliance according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Figure 11 This is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating a process for remotely controlling home appliances via a portable terminal, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] Figure 13 This is an example diagram illustrating an application screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the screen including a menu for remote control settings.

[0053] Figure 14 This is an example diagram illustrating an application screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which guides users through detailed settings for remote control.

[0054] Figure 15 This is an example diagram showing the main screen of a dishwasher in an application according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0055] Figure 16 This is an example diagram illustrating an application screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the screen being used to receive various settings related to remote control.

[0056] Figure 17 This is a screen that shows the type of remote control mode according to embodiments of this disclosure.

[0057] Figure 18 This is a screen displaying guidance information about a remote control unavailable mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which the remote control mode is unavailable.

[0058] Figure 19 The screen is an embodiment of the present disclosure that displays guidance information about a remote control one-time availability mode, in which the remote control mode is used once.

[0059] Figure 20 The screen displays guidance information about the always-available remote control mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which the remote control mode is always used.

[0060] Figure 21 This is a flowchart illustrating the following process according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which a portable terminal displays a message indicating that the remote control mode of a home appliance is set to a remote control unavailable mode.

[0061] Figure 22(a) is a screen showing a state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in which the dishwasher sets the remote control mode to a remote control unavailable mode.

[0062] Figure 22 (b) is a screen showing a state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which the dishwasher is currently operating.

[0063] Figure 23 This is a flowchart illustrating the following operation process according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which a portable terminal operates when the remote control mode of the home appliance is a remote control one-time use mode.

[0064] Figure 24a (a) is a screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure showing a state in which the dishwasher sets the remote control mode to a remote control one-time available mode.

[0065] Figure 24a (b) is a screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure showing a state in which the dishwasher sets the remote control mode to a always-available remote control mode.

[0066] Figure 24b (c) is a screen showing the state of the dishwasher being powered off according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0067] Figure 24b (d) is a screen illustrating the process of turning on the power to the dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0068] Figure 25 (a) is a screen showing the state of an event that has occurred in the dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0069] Figure 25 (b) is a screen illustrating the process of disconnecting the power to the dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0070] Figure 25 (c) is a screen that displays a boot message when the power to the dishwasher is disconnected, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0071] Figure 26a (a) is a screen showing the remote control off state of the steam circulation of the dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0072] Figure 26a (b) is a screen showing the state of an event occurring when the remote control of the dishwasher's steam circulation is turned on, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0073] Figure 26b(c) is a screen showing the state that the event has ended when the remote control of the dishwasher's steam circulation is turned on, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0074] Figure 26b (d) is a screen showing the state after an event has ended when the remote control of the dishwasher's steam circulation is turned on, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0075] Figure 27 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation process of a household appliance according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0076] The above-described objects, features, and advantages will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and thus, those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains will be able to readily implement the technical concepts of this disclosure. In describing this disclosure, detailed descriptions of known technologies related to this disclosure will be omitted where it is determined that such detailed descriptions may unnecessarily obscure the main points of this disclosure. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to this disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to denote the same or similar components.

[0077] Although terms like "first," "second," etc., are used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Therefore, unless otherwise specified, a first component can be a second component.

[0078] In the following text, when a component is positioned above, below, or on top of another component, a component may contact another component, or may be spaced apart from another component, or may insert another component between the two.

[0079] Furthermore, when a component is described as being “connected” or “linked” to another component, it should be understood that the components may be directly connected or linked to each other, or another component may be “between” the two, or the components may be “connected” or “linked” to each other via another component.

[0080] As used in this article, the singular forms “one” and “a” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0081] It will be further understood that, when used in this disclosure, the terms “comprising,” “including,” and “include” specify the presence of the said component or step, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more components or steps other than the said component or step.

[0082] Throughout this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, “A and / or B” means A, B, or A and B, and “C to D” means C to D, including C and including D, unless otherwise stated.

[0083] In the following, a household appliance and a system for remotely controlling a household appliance according to some embodiments of the present disclosure will be described.

[0084] Figure 1 This is an example diagram illustrating a home appliance system in a home according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0085] refer to Figure 1 According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a home appliance system 100 may include multiple home appliances 110 and a server 120 (e.g., LG). TM The ThinQ server and a portable terminal 130 perform monitoring and remote control of each of the multiple home appliances 110.

[0086] Figure 1 The configuration of the home appliance system 100 shown is according to an embodiment, and the components of the home appliance system 100 are not limited to those described above. Figure 1 The embodiments shown are shown, and some components can be added, changed, or deleted as needed.

[0087] For example, a home server 120, portable terminal 130, and router 111 can send and receive signals for remotely controlling multiple home appliances 110 via network 140. Furthermore, applications for remotely controlling multiple home appliances 110 (e.g., LG) TM The ThinQ application is installed on the portable terminal 130.

[0088] In addition, each household appliance can send remote control related signals to the server 120 through the router 111, or receive remote control related control signals from the server 120 through the router 111.

[0089] Router 111 can be connected to a communication line installed in a place such as a home or office to transmit wireless signals. Each of the multiple home appliances 110 is within range of each of the multiple home appliances 110 capable of receiving the wireless signals of router 111.

[0090] Router 111 can receive wireless signals from household appliances (e.g., dishwasher 117) and portable terminal 130 connected to router 111 via communication and transmit the wireless signals to external devices via communication lines, or it can convert signals input from external devices via communication lines into wireless signals and transmit them wirelessly.

[0091] Therefore, home appliances (e.g., dishwasher 117) connected to router 111 can communicate with server 120.

[0092] According to an embodiment, when a home appliance is remotely controlled via a portable terminal 130, the signal sent from the portable terminal 130 can be transmitted to the home appliance via a server 120 and a router 111.

[0093] Furthermore, when remote control is performed directly in a home appliance, the home appliance can send signals related to remote control to the portable terminal 130 via the router 111 and the server 120.

[0094] Alternatively, when a communication protocol (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.) is provided to the home appliances in the home appliance system 100, a one-to-one communication between the home appliances and the portable terminal can be established.

[0095] According to an embodiment, the plurality of household appliances 110 may include a refrigerator 112, an air purifier 113, a garment care device 114, an induction heater 115, a washing machine 116, a dishwasher 117, and a robotic vacuum cleaner 118 arranged in the home. In addition, the plurality of household appliances 110 may include various household appliances that can be set up and used in the home (e.g., ovens, vacuum cleaners, etc.).

[0096] According to an embodiment, each of the plurality of household appliances 110 can receive control signals (or information) for remote control of the household appliance from the portable terminal 130. Each household appliance can operate in remote control mode using the portable terminal 130 based on such information.

[0097] As described above, in order for each of the multiple home appliances 110 to operate in remote control mode, the portable terminal 130 may request the server 120 to upgrade the program for remotely controlling the home appliances, and the server 120 may send the program to the portable terminal 130.

[0098] For such an upgrade, the portable terminal 130 can send information including the portable terminal's identifier (e.g., telephone number (or unique ID)), the model name of the home appliance, the serial number of the home appliance, the software version of the home appliance, the software content, etc. to the server 120, and the server 120 can store various information about the home appliance in the server.

[0099] In addition, the server 120 can compare the information received from the portable terminal 130 with the information previously registered in the server 120, and determine whether a software upgrade or a software upgrade plan for the home appliance is needed based on the comparison result, and can also select one of normal upgrade and automatic upgrade.

[0100] Alternatively, server 120 can select between a normal upgrade and an automatic upgrade based on the model name, serial number, etc. of the home appliance.

[0101] Alternatively, server 120 may send the software or information required for the upgrade to portable terminal 130 in advance via push.

[0102] In order to provide upgrades for applications used to remotely control home appliances, server 120 can store the firmware of the home appliances and data about the content program executed on the firmware (i.e., content program data) in a memory (not shown).

[0103] Each of the multiple home appliances 110 in the home can operate in a remote control unavailable mode (e.g., off mode) where the home appliance is not operated in remote control mode, a remote control once available mode (e.g., manual mode) where the home appliance is operated once, or a remote control always available mode (e.g., permanent mode).

[0104] Furthermore, each household appliance can operate in a remote control multiple times available mode (e.g., 3 times, 21 times, etc.) or in a remote control predetermined duration available mode (e.g., 3 hours, 24 hours, etc.). As described above, depending on the type of household appliance, it can operate in a remote control unavailable mode, a remote control one-time available mode, a remote control multiple times available mode, a remote control predetermined duration available mode, or a remote control always available mode.

[0105] In addition, each home appliance can provide different remote control deactivation conditions based on different remote control availability modes.

[0106] Therefore, each of the multiple home appliances 110 can send signals or data to and receive signals or data from the server 120 wirelessly or via a wired connection. For example, the home appliances can send signals or data to the server 120 via a router 111.

[0107] Alternatively, home appliances can be accessed via servers (e.g., LG). TM ThinQ server 120 and router 111 receive signals sent from portable terminal 130. Such signals or data may include programs for remote control, control signals, operating information, pairing information, etc.

[0108] According to an embodiment, each of the plurality of household appliances 110 can store signals or data received via server 120 in a memory (e.g., Figure 7 (of 720).

[0109] According to an embodiment, server 120 can send a program capable of remotely controlling a home appliance (e.g., LG) to at least one home appliance via router 111. TMThinQ applications).

[0110] Alternatively, server 120 can send a program for remotely controlling home appliances (e.g., LG) to portable terminal 13. TM ThinQ applications).

[0111] According to an embodiment, the portable terminal 130 can be installed with a program that enables remote control of home appliances (e.g., LG). TM The ThinQ app allows you to remotely control at least one home appliance.

[0112] For example, remote control modes include modes where home appliances are not operated in remote control mode, modes where home appliances are remotely controlled once, and modes where home appliances are always remotely controlled.

[0113] In addition, the remote control mode may include a mode in which the home appliance is operated multiple times (e.g., 3 times, 21 times, etc.) or a mode in which the home appliance is operated for a predetermined duration (e.g., 3 hours, 24 hours, etc.) in the remote control mode.

[0114] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation process of a system for remotely controlling home appliances according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0115] In the following text, reference will be made to Figure 2 The operation of a system for remotely controlling home appliances according to embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail.

[0116] The system according to this disclosure may include household appliances (e.g., dishwasher 117), portable terminal 130, and server 120.

[0117] The following describes the case where the household appliance is a dishwasher 117. However, the technical concept of this disclosure can be applied not only to dishwashers, but also to other household appliances (e.g., refrigerator 112, air purifier 113, garment care equipment 114, induction heater 115, washing machine 116, robotic vacuum cleaner 118, and oven (not shown)).

[0118] First, the portable terminal 130 can request the function of remotely controlling at least one home appliance in the home from the server 120 through the application, and in response to the request, receive the function (or program) of remotely controlling at least one home appliance in the home from the server 120.

[0119] Subsequently, the portable terminal 130 can add and install functions (or programs) received from the server 120 into applications (e.g., LG). TM ThinQ applications).

[0120] Portable terminal 130 can Figure 11 The display 1120 shows an application that has been installed to remotely control at least one home appliance. For example, the portable terminal 130 can receive information about the current status of the home appliances (e.g., remote control mode, operating status, function of each home appliance, error status, etc.) from the server 120 and display this information in real time through the application.

[0121] Alternatively, portable terminal 130 and home appliance 110 can communicate one-to-one with each other via short-range communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.) without communicating with server 120.

[0122] According to an embodiment, in S210, the portable terminal 130 can identify whether it has been viewed through the display ( Figure 11 The application displayed on (1120) inputs commands for remotely controlling home appliances (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0123] For example, the portable terminal 130 can select home appliances to be remotely controlled by the user via an application, and can receive commands regarding whether the selected home appliances are allowed to operate in a remote control one-time availability mode or a remote control always available mode. Furthermore, the portable terminal 130 can receive commands regarding whether each home appliance is allowed to operate in a remote control multiple times (e.g., 3 times, 21 times, etc.) availability mode or a remote control for a predetermined duration (e.g., 3 hours, 24 hours, etc.) availability mode.

[0124] Alternatively, the portable terminal 130 can receive commands that do not use the remote control mode to prevent the selection of home appliances from being remotely controlled by the application.

[0125] According to an embodiment, the portable terminal 130 may generate a signal for requesting remote control in S212. When a command for remotely controlling a selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) is input to the portable terminal 130 from the user, the portable terminal 130 may generate a request signal that includes the identifier (e.g., model name) of the selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117), the identifier (e.g., telephone number) of the portable terminal 130, the type of remote control mode (e.g., remote control unavailable mode, remote control only available mode, or remote control always available mode), and the remote control functions of the selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) (e.g., steam, intensive wash, high-temperature sterilization, safe rinse, hot air drying, timer, power on / off, etc.).

[0126] According to an embodiment, in S214, the portable terminal 130 may send information including a signal for requesting remote control to the server 120. The portable terminal 130 may generate information including various information (e.g., remote control request time, Internet address of server 120) generated in the request signal in process S212, and then send the information to server 120.

[0127] According to an embodiment, in S216, server 120 can identify the home appliance that the portable terminal 130 requests to be remotely controlled, and the type of remote control mode of the identified home appliance. Server 120 can analyze the request signal received from portable terminal 130, and can identify the type of home appliance requested for remote control (e.g., dishwasher 117), the type of remote control mode of the home appliance (e.g., remote control unavailable mode, remote control only available mode, or remote control always available mode), and the remote control functions of the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) (e.g., steam, intensive wash, high-temperature sterilization, safety rinse, hot air drying, timer, etc.).

[0128] According to an embodiment, in S218, server 120 may store the identified information in a memory (not shown). Server 120 may identify the requested remotely controlled household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) and its remote control functions based on the identifier of portable terminal 130, and may store the identified functions in a memory (not shown).

[0129] The identification results can be used to determine the functions that customers frequently use in remote control modes, in order to develop or utilize the product in the future.

[0130] According to an embodiment, in S220, server 120 can generate information including control signals for controlling the operation of household appliances based on the identified pattern. Server 120 can generate signals that include instructions for controlling the remote control mode (e.g., remote control unavailable mode, remote control only available mode, or remote control always available mode) and the remote control functions (e.g., steam, intensive wash, high-temperature sterilization, safety rinse, hot air drying, timer, etc.) of the household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) identified in process S216.

[0131] For example, server 120 can generate information obtained by including the identifier (e.g., telephone number) of portable terminal 130 in the generated signal.

[0132] According to an embodiment, in S222, server 120 can send the generated information to router 111. Based on the user's request (e.g., the type of remote control mode for the home appliance, the function to be remotely controlled), server 120 can send information to router 111 to allow the user to remotely control the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) via portable terminal 130, and router 111 can then provide the sent information to the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0133] According to an embodiment, in S224, router 111 can analyze the received information to identify home appliances. Router 111 can identify home appliances based on the information received from server 120 and forward the information to the identified home appliances.

[0134] According to an embodiment, in S226, router 111 may send a signal for control operation to the identified home appliance. Alternatively, router 111 may analyze the information received from server 120 and provide the analysis results to the identified home appliance, or it may simply perform the function of forwarding the received information to the identified home appliance.

[0135] According to an embodiment, in S228, a home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can be switched to a remote control mode. The home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can switch (or set) its current operating mode (e.g., remote control unavailable mode) to a remote control mode (e.g., remote control only available mode or remote control always available mode) based on information received through router 111.

[0136] Alternatively, a household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) may switch its current operating mode (e.g., remote control only available mode or remote control always available mode) to a remote control unavailable mode.

[0137] According to an embodiment, in S230, the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can identify whether remote control has been initiated. The home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can identify whether it has been switched to a remote control mode (e.g., remote control once-available mode or remote control always-available mode) based on received information and is therefore currently operating in the switched remote control mode.

[0138] When a household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) has been switched to remote control mode (e.g., remote control only available mode or remote control always available mode), the household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can display on the monitor (e.g., Figure 3 The first control panel 320 displays information about the remote control mode being switched.

[0139] For example, when a home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) has been switched to a remote control one-time availability mode, the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can be controlled via the first control panel ( Figure 3 The 320) light-emitting element outputs a predetermined color (e.g., green).

[0140] Alternatively, when the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) has been switched to always-available remote control mode, the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can be controlled via the first control panel. Figure 3 The 320) light-emitting element outputs a predetermined color (e.g., blue).

[0141] As described above, a home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can output different colors based on different types of remote control modes to allow the user to identify the type of the current remote control mode of the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0142] When the remote control mode is a remote control unavailable mode, the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can turn off the first control panel. Figure 3 The 320) light-emitting element.

[0143] According to an embodiment, in S232, a household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can send information about its operating status to server 120 via router 111. For example, this information may include indications that remote control of the household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) has been initiated.

[0144] As described above, the household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) sends information about its operating status to the server 120 via router 111, allowing the user to remotely and in real-time check various aspects of the remote control via portable terminal 130.

[0145] According to an embodiment, in S234, server 120 may receive information about the operating status of a household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) and store such information in a memory (not shown). Server 120 may also receive various information about a household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) currently operating in remote control mode and store the received information in a memory (not shown).

[0146] According to an embodiment, in S236, server 120 can send information about the operating status of a home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) to portable terminal 130. Server 120 can send information about the operating status of a home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) operating in remote control mode to portable terminal 130 in real time.

[0147] According to an embodiment, in S238, the portable terminal 130 can display information received from the server 120 via an application regarding the operating status of a home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117). The portable terminal 130 can also display information received from the server 120 via an application (e.g., LG). TM The ThinQ app displays real-time operational status information about the remote control functions of home appliances (e.g., dishwasher 117) selected by the user.

[0148] According to an embodiment, in S240, the household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can identify whether an event has been detected. The household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can identify whether an event for disabling the remote control mode has occurred when operating in remote control mode.

[0149] In response to the detection of an event, the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can identify whether the user has selected a remote control one-time available mode or a remote control always available mode for the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) in process S210.

[0150] Alternatively, when a signal has been received in process S226, the household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can determine whether the user has selected a remote control one-time available mode or a remote control always available mode for the household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) in process S210.

[0151] According to an embodiment, when the remote control mode is a remote control-only available mode, an event (e.g., a first event) may include switching the remote control-only available mode selected via the display of dishwasher 117 to a remote control-unavailable mode or a remote control-always-available mode.

[0152] Furthermore, when the remote control mode is a one-time remote control available mode, events (e.g., the first event) may include sensing the door of the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117). Figure 3 The inputs include the opening of the appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117), key inputs on the sensor display, completion of a cycle of the appliance (e.g., pre-wash, main wash, rinse, heated rinse, hot air drying, etc.), the occurrence of errors (e.g., malfunction, abnormal operation, etc.) and / or inputs related to the power on / off of the appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0153] As described above, when an event (e.g., a first event) is detected while the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) is in a remote control-only-available state, the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can switch the remote control mode to an inactive state.

[0154] Furthermore, according to an embodiment, when the remote control mode is a always-available remote control mode, events (e.g., a second event) may include events displayed on the dishwasher 117's display 780 (see [link]). Figure 7 Switch from the always-available remote control mode to the unavailable remote control mode or the only-available remote control mode.

[0155] In addition, when the remote control mode is always available, events (e.g., a second event) may include the occurrence of an error in a home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0156] As described above, when an event (e.g., a second event) is detected while the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) is set to always-available remote control mode, the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can switch the remote control mode to an inactive state.

[0157] According to an embodiment, in S242, a home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can send information about an event to server 120 via router 111. The home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can send information about the type of event, information about functions stopped based on event detection, and information instructing the remote control mode to be switched to an inactive state based on event detection to server 120 via router 111.

[0158] According to an embodiment, in S244, server 120 can send information about an event to portable terminal 130. Server 120 can send information received from a household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) in process S242 to portable terminal 130 in real time.

[0159] For example, server 120 can identify the identifier (e.g., telephone number) of portable terminal 130 that has sent information including a remote control request signal in process S214, and can send information about events received from home appliances (e.g., dishwasher 117) in real time to portable terminal 130 with the identified identifier.

[0160] According to an embodiment, in S246, the portable terminal 130 can display information about the events and the results of remote control via an application. The portable terminal 130 can display information about the events and the results of remote control received from the server 120 in real time on the application based on the detection of events occurring in a household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0161] As described above, users can remotely control home appliances (e.g., dishwasher 117) from a distance via a portable terminal 130.

[0162] In addition, users can select whether to operate the dishwasher 117 in remote control one-time-available mode or remote control always-available mode by inputting on the display of the dishwasher 117 (e.g., the first control panel 320).

[0163] Alternatively, the user can select whether to operate the dishwasher 117 in a remote control multiple (e.g., 3 times, 21 times, etc.) available mode or a remote control predetermined duration (e.g., 3 hours, 24 hours, etc.) available mode by inputting on the dishwasher 117's display (e.g., first control panel 320).

[0164] Figure 3 This is an example diagram showing the dishwasher door in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 This is an example diagram showing the dishwasher door in an open state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0165] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The dishwasher 117 may include: a body 310 having a washing space defined therein and an open front; a tub 510 disposed inside the body 310 and defining a washing space 511 in which a washing object is washed and the washing space 511 accommodates the washing object; and a door 330 pivotally connected to a base 570 and selectively opening and closing the washing space 511.

[0166] According to an embodiment, the door 330 of the dishwasher 117 may include at least one control panel configured to input commands for controlling the operation of the dishwasher 117.

[0167] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first control panel 320 can be mounted on the front surface of the door 330, and as... Figure 4 As shown, the second control panel 410 can be installed on the upper surface of the door 330.

[0168] Alternatively, the dishwasher 117 may include a control panel (e.g., a first control panel 320) on the front surface of the door 330 only.

[0169] Alternatively, the dishwasher 117 may include a control panel (e.g., a second control panel 410) on the upper surface of the door 330 only.

[0170] The number or arrangement of control panels of the household appliances disclosed herein is not limited to this; various numbers of control panels can be provided, and the control panels can be placed in various locations.

[0171] Each of the control panels 320 and 410 can visually display information about the current operating status of the dishwasher 117, receive user selection operations, and includes a power button into which the user's operation to turn the dishwasher 117 on / off is input.

[0172] For example, each of the control panels 320 and 410 may include at least one LED indicating the current operating status of the dishwasher 117 (e.g., washing, rinsing, drying, etc.) and the current operating mode (e.g., remote control unavailable mode, remote control available only mode, remote control always available mode, etc.).

[0173] According to an embodiment, at least one sensor for detecting the opening of the door 330 can be disposed at an appropriate location within the door 330. Additionally, an automatic door opening module for automatically opening the door 330 can be disposed on the outer side of the upper surface of the drum 510 of the dishwasher 117.

[0174] For example, a sensor can be positioned on the area of ​​the body 310 of the dishwasher 117 that contacts the upper surface of the door 330. Alternatively, another sensor can be positioned near the hinge to detect the opening of the door 330.

[0175] Alternatively, for example, when the dishwasher 117 is a built-in model, the main body 310 may not be present. In this case, the sensor, automatic door opening module, and latch may be located on the outer surface of the tub 510, for example, on its upper surface.

[0176] According to an embodiment, the dishwasher 117 may include: a reservoir 530 disposed below the tub 510 to store washing water therein; a shelf 540 disposed inside the tub 510 to accommodate washing objects thereon; and spray arms 512, 550, and 560 that spray washing water toward the washing objects accommodated on the shelf 540. In this case, the washing objects may be, for example, tableware such as bowls and plates, and cooking utensils such as chopsticks.

[0177] The tub 510 defines a washing space 511 and accommodates dishes therein, and the washing space 511 can receive shelves 540 and spray arms 512, 550 and 560 therein. The tub 510 has a shape in which one of its surfaces is open, and the open surface can be opened and closed by a door 330.

[0178] Door 330 may be pivotally connected to the housing of dishwasher 117 to selectively open and close the washing space 511. For example, the bottom of door 330 may be hinged to the housing.

[0179] In this configuration, door 330 can pivot about the hinge to open and close drum 510. When door 330 is open, shelf 540 can be removed from dishwasher 117. When shelf 540 is removed from dishwasher, shelf 540 can be supported by door 330.

[0180] The storage tank 530 may include: a reservoir 531 for storing wash water therein; a reservoir cover 532 for isolating the reservoir 531 from the tank 510; a water supply pipe 533 for supplying wash water from an external source to the reservoir 531; a drain pipe 534 for discharging wash water from the reservoir 531 to the outside; and a water supply pump 590 and a supply flow path 580 for supplying wash water from the reservoir 531 to the spray arms 512, 550, and 560. Under the operation of a drainage device (e.g., a drain motor 535), the wash water in the reservoir 531 is discharged to the outside.

[0181] The tank cover 532 can form the top of the tank and can isolate the tank from the bucket 510. In addition, the tank cover 532 can have a plurality of collection holes defined therein, which collect washing water sprayed into the washing space 511 through the spray arms 512, 550 and 560.

[0182] In other words, the washing water sprayed from the spray arms 512, 550 and 560 can drop to the bottom of the washing space 511, flow through the storage tank cover 532, and be collected again in the storage tank 531.

[0183] The water supply pump 590 can be located on one side or below the storage tank 531, and can supply washing water to the spray arms 512, 550 and 560.

[0184] One end of the water supply pump 590 can be connected to the storage tank 531, and the other end can be connected to the supply flow path 580. The impeller 591, the motor 584, etc. can be housed inside the water supply pump 590. When power is supplied to the motor 584, the impeller 591 can rotate, allowing the washing water in the storage tank 531 to be supplied to the spray arms 512, 550, and 560 through the supply flow path 580.

[0185] The supply path 580 can selectively supply washing water from the water supply pump 590 to the spray arms 512, 550 and 560.

[0186] The supply flow path 580 may include a first supply flow path 582 connected to the lower injection arm 550, a second supply flow path 583 connected to the upper injection arm 560 and the top nozzle 512, and a supply flow path switching valve 581 that selectively opens and closes the supply flow paths 582 and 561. In this respect, the supply flow path switching valve 581 can control the first supply flow path 582 and the second supply flow path 583 to open sequentially or simultaneously.

[0187] At least one shelf 540 for storing tableware may be provided in the washing space 511. Figure 5 A dishwasher 117 with two shelves is shown. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0188] For example, dishwasher 117 may include only one shelf or three or more shelves. In this respect, the number of spray arms can vary depending on the number of shelves.

[0189] Shelf 540 may include a lower shelf 541 and an upper shelf 542 for storing tableware therein. The lower shelf 541 may be disposed within the washing space 511 and may hold tableware therein. The upper shelf 542 may be disposed on top of the lower shelf 541 and may hold tableware therein. In another example, the top shelf may be disposed in the space between the upper side of the upper shelf 542 and the top nozzle 512, and tableware may be held in the top shelf.

[0190] The lower shelf 541 can be located on top of the storage tank, and the upper shelf 542 can be located on top of the lower shelf 541. The lower shelf 541, the upper shelf 542, and the top shelf can be pulled out to the outside through the open surface of the tank 510.

[0191] For this purpose, a rail-type retainer can be provided on the inner surface of the bucket 510, and wheels can be provided on the bottom of each shelf 541 and 542. The user can pull the shelf 540 out to the outside and then place the tableware in it, or remove the washed tableware from the shelf.

[0192] A spray arm can be disposed in a tub 510 to spray washing water toward dishes in a shelf 540. The spray arm may include a lower spray arm 550, an upper spray arm 560, and a top nozzle 512.

[0193] The lower spray arm 550 is rotatably disposed below the lower shelf 541 and can spray washing water onto the dishes. The upper spray arm 560 is rotatably disposed between the lower shelf 541 and the upper shelf 542 and can spray washing water onto the dishes.

[0194] The lower spray arm 550 can be rotatably mounted on the reservoir cover 532 and can spray washing water toward the dishes housed in the lower shelf 541. The upper spray arm 560 can be disposed on top of the lower spray arm 550 and can spray washing water toward the dishes stored in the upper shelf 542. The top nozzle 512 can be disposed on top of the washing space 511 and can spray washing water onto both the lower shelf 541 and the upper shelf 542.

[0195] As described above, the first supply flow path 582 can supply washing water to the lower spray arm 550, and the second supply flow path 583 can supply washing water to the upper spray arm 560 and the top nozzle 512.

[0196] refer to Figure 5 The dishwasher 117 may include a base 570. The base 570 may be disposed below the tub 510, and the tub 510 may be mounted on the base 570. The base 570 may provide space to accommodate the storage tank and may provide space to accommodate various devices (such as a pump) disposed in the dishwasher 117.

[0197] Therefore, the base 570 may have an outer wall to support the entire dishwasher 117. The outer wall may define a space to accommodate various devices.

[0198] Figure 6 This is an example diagram illustrating the control panel of a household appliance according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0199] refer to Figure 6 Each control panel 320 and 410 of a household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be disposed on the upper part of the front surface of the door 330 of the household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) or on the upper surface of the door 330.

[0200] According to an embodiment, in a household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117), a first control panel 320 may be disposed on the upper part of the front surface of the door 330, and a second control panel 410 may be disposed on the upper surface of the door 330.

[0201] Alternatively, the household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) may include a control panel (e.g., first control panel 320) disposed only on the front surface of the door 330.

[0202] Alternatively, the household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) may include a control panel (e.g., a second control panel 410) located only on the upper surface of the door 330.

[0203] The first control panel 320 and the second control panel 410 can display the same information or receive the same commands via touch (or voice). Each of the first control panel 320 and the second control panel 410 may include a microphone (not shown) for sensing voice signals.

[0204] For example, the first control panel 320 located on the upper part of the front surface of the door 330 can always remain active.

[0205] On the other hand, the second control panel 410 provided on the upper surface of the door 330 can be activated when the door 330 is open, and can be switched to an inactive state when the door 330 is closed.

[0206] Household appliances (e.g., dishwasher 117) may include sensors that detect whether the door 330 is open or closed.

[0207] According to an embodiment, each of the control panels 320 and 410 may include a touch sensor for sensing input (e.g., touch input) for controlling the operation of a home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) and at least one light-emitting element for indicating the operating status of the home appliance.

[0208] For example, each of the control panels 320 and 410 can receive commands for controlling each of the following: power button 611, steam process 620, drying process 631, timer 632, communication setting 633, cycle 640, reservation 651, remote control 652, and operation start 653. Each control panel 320 and 410 may include light-emitting elements that respectively indicate their control status.

[0209] Figure 7 This is a configuration diagram of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0210] Reference Figure 7 The dishwasher 117 according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a drainage device (e.g., a drain motor 535), a memory 720, an automatic door opening module 730 including a drive motor 731, a sensor unit 740 including a first sensor 741 and a second sensor 742, a communicator 710, a hot air supply unit 760 (including a blower motor 761, a heater 762, and a temperature sensor 763), a washing water circulation unit 750 (including a pump 751, a first nozzle 752, and a second nozzle 753), a speaker 770, a display 780 including a first control panel 320 and a second control panel 410, and a processor 790 for controlling the overall operation of the dishwasher 117 and driving a timer 791.

[0211] Figure 7 The configuration of the dishwasher 117 shown is based on one embodiment, and the components of the dishwasher 117 are not limited to... Figure 7 The embodiments shown can be modified, or parts of the dishwasher can be added, changed, or removed as needed.

[0212] According to an embodiment, each of the first control panel 320 and the second control panel 410 may include at least one light-emitting element and a touch sensor.

[0213] The dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can turn the light-emitting element on / off relative to the active state of the remote control mode (or output the light-emitting element in different colors based on different remote control modes) to notify the user that the dishwasher 117 is in a remote control mode available state, is set to a remote control unavailable mode, a remote control one-time available mode, or a remote control always available mode.

[0214] For example, dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can turn on the light-emitting element when remote control mode is available, and can turn off the light-emitting element when remote control mode is not available.

[0215] For example, dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) may allow the light-emitting element to emit green light when the remote control mode is set to remote control once available mode, and may allow the light-emitting element to emit blue light when the remote control mode is set to remote control always available mode.

[0216] Depending on the type of remote control mode, the dishwasher 117 disclosed herein can allow the light-emitting element to emit light of different colors, including green and blue.

[0217] According to an embodiment, a water supply pump 590 can supply washing water to a dishwasher 117. The water supply pump 590 may include a water supply pipe 533 and a water supply valve (not shown), the water supply pipe 533 defining a water supply path through which water is supplied from an external water source to the water supply pump, and the water supply valve for opening and closing the water supply path defined in the water supply pipe 533.

[0218] According to an embodiment, the memory 720 may store control signals relating to operating conditions, timing conditions, etc., for each cycle of the dishwasher 117. Additionally, the memory 720 may store control signals for controlling the operation of each of the following: automatic door opening module 730, display 780, water pump 590, sensor unit 740, communicator 710, pump 751, speaker 770, display 780, hot air supply unit 760, etc.

[0219] Additionally, the memory 720 may store instructions for preventing each component of the dishwasher 117 from operating in remote control mode, instructions for allowing each component of the dishwasher 117 to operate in remote control one-time available mode, and instructions for allowing each component of the dishwasher 117 to operate in remote control always available mode.

[0220] According to an embodiment, the memory 720 may store at least one instruction associated with each cycle (or operation process) of the dishwasher 117. The memory 720 may also store various programs for operating the dishwasher 117 based on each of these cycles (or operation processes).

[0221] According to an embodiment, the memory 720 may store information, data, programs, etc., required for operating the dishwasher 117. Specifically, information regarding the cycles of the dishwasher 117 (e.g., preliminary wash, main wash, rinse, heated rinse, hot air drying, etc.) may be pre-stored in the memory 720. The information may include information about the operation time according to each cycle. Additionally, the information may include information about the operation sequence according to each cycle.

[0222] According to an embodiment, the drying process may include: hot air drying by supplying hot air to the tableware; hot air drying by supplying hot air to the tableware while the door is open; hot air drying by opening the door; and condensation drying. Additionally, the memory 720 stores information, data, and instructions required for hot air drying, hot air drying, hot air drying, and condensation drying.

[0223] According to an embodiment, the memory 720 may store a program configured to execute instructions for controlling the operation of the dishwasher 117.

[0224] For example, the program may include: instructions to initiate a preliminary washing operation for washing dishes based on inputs for starting a cycle of dishwasher 117; and instructions to deactivate a sensor (e.g., a touch sensor) for detecting inputs for temporarily stopping the operation of dishwasher 117 during the preliminary washing operation.

[0225] In addition, the program may include instructions for controlling the light-emitting element to turn on / off according to the remote control deactivation or activation mode of the dishwasher 117, or for allowing the light-emitting element to emit different colors of light based on the remote control one-time availability mode and the remote control always available mode of the dishwasher 117.

[0226] In addition, the program may include instructions for controlling the light-emitting element to turn on or off or allowing the light-emitting element to emit different colors of light based on a remote control availability mode of multiple times (e.g., 3 times, 21 times, etc.) and a remote control availability mode of a predetermined duration (e.g., 3 hours, 24 hours, etc.).

[0227] In addition, the program may include instructions for different cycles based on the dishwasher 117, pausing the cycle, starting or restarting the cycle, the type of remote control mode, and opening or closing the door 330 by outputting different sounds through the speaker 770.

[0228] In addition, the program may include instructions for controlling the overall operation of the dishwasher.

[0229] According to an embodiment, when a control signal for opening the door 330 is received from the processor 790, the automatic door opening module 730 can be electrically driven to pivotally open the door 330.

[0230] Therefore, the automatic door opening module 730 may include a drive motor 731 that generates a rotational driving force, a reduction gear unit that reduces the rotational driving force of the drive motor 731 and converts the rotational driving force into a linear reciprocating driving force, and a push rod that moves linearly back and forth in the front and rear directions under the action of the linear reciprocating driving force.

[0231] According to an embodiment, the sensor unit 740 may include a first sensor 741 and a second sensor 742 capable of detecting the opening or closing of the door 330. For example, each of the first sensor 741 and the second sensor 742 may be disposed on the area of ​​the body of the dishwasher 117 that contacts the upper surface of the door 330.

[0232] According to an embodiment, the reservoir 530 can drain water present inside the dishwasher 117 to the outside. The reservoir 530 may include a drain pipe 534 having a drainage path for guiding water stored in the reservoir 531 to the outside. Furthermore, the reservoir may include a drain pump disposed at the drainage path formed in the drain pipe 534 to discharge washing water from the reservoir to the outside via a drain motor 535.

[0233] According to an embodiment, the hot air supply unit 760 is electrically connected to a blower motor 761, a heater 762, and a temperature sensor 763. For example, when the door 330 is at least partially open, the processor 790 can supply high-temperature hot air by simultaneously powering the blower motor 761 and the heater 762, or it can supply low-temperature dry air by cutting off the power supply to the heater 762 and operating only the blower motor 761. The processor 790 can detect whether dry air at an appropriate temperature is being supplied and whether overheating has occurred during the supply of high-temperature dry air based on the output signal of the temperature sensor 763.

[0234] According to an embodiment, the speaker 770 can output voice or sound alarms regarding the operating status and operating time of the dishwasher 117, as well as whether the washing cycle of the dishwasher 117 is complete. The alarm output by the speaker 770 can indicate that a temporary stop may occur during the cycle, or that an input indicating a temporary stop has been detected.

[0235] According to an embodiment, the speaker 770 can output different sounds based on different cycles, pauses in the cycle, the start or restart of the cycle, the type of remote control mode, and the opening or closing of the door 330.

[0236] Furthermore, the speaker 770 can output different sounds under the control of the processor 790, based on the settings and switching or holding of remote control mode to remote control unavailable mode, remote control only available mode, or remote control always available mode.

[0237] According to an embodiment, the display 780 may include a first control panel 320 and / or a second control panel 410.

[0238] For example, the first control panel 320 may be disposed on the upper part of the front surface of the door 330, and the second control panel 410 may be disposed on the upper surface of the door 330.

[0239] For example, the first control panel 320 can always remain active. On the other hand, when the door 330 is open, the second control panel 410 can remain active, and when the door 330 is closed, the second control panel 410 can switch to an inactive state.

[0240] Each of the first control panel 320 and the second control panel 410 may include at least one light-emitting element and a touch sensor for sensing user touch input.

[0241] According to an embodiment, each of the first control panel 320 and the second control panel 410 can display various information about the overall operation of the dishwasher 117.

[0242] According to an embodiment, the processor 790 can drive software to control at least one component connected to the processor 790 via wired or wireless communication. The processor 790 can perform various data processing and operations based on wired or wireless communication.

[0243] According to an embodiment, the processor 790 can load commands or data received from the memory 720 into the memory 720 for processing, and store the processed data in the memory 720. Alternatively, the processor 790 can display the processed data via a display 780.

[0244] The processor 790 can be implemented as at least one physical element of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a digital signal processor (DSP), a digital signal processing device (DSPD), a programmable logic device (PLD), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), a processor, a microcontroller, and a microprocessor.

[0245] According to an embodiment, the processor 790 may have an embedded artificial intelligence algorithm. Alternatively, the artificial intelligence algorithm may be implemented by the processor 790. Artificial intelligence is a program that mimics the neural network of the human brain and can support deep learning algorithms that automatically analyze, perceive, infer, and determine various types of data.

[0246] According to an embodiment, when an input for starting operation of the dishwasher 117 is detected, the processor 790 can initiate a preliminary washing operation for washing dishes present inside the dishwasher 117. The preliminary washing operation may include a preliminary washing process for operating the dishwasher 117 and a process for heating the washing water.

[0247] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the process of controlling the activation / deactivation of a control panel based on the opening / closing of a dishwasher door according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0248] The following is for reference Figure 8 The process of activating / deactivating the control panel by controlling the opening / closing of the dishwasher door according to embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below.

[0249] First, the dishwasher 117 according to the embodiments of this disclosure can not only control the activation / deactivation of the control panel based on the opening / closing of the door, but also control the activation / deactivation of the control panel even when the event described later is detected / cleared.

[0250] In this disclosure, an active or inactive state refers to a state in which the control panel can detect command input from the user, or a state in which the control panel can operate based on received control signals. Conversely, an inactive or disabled state refers to a state in which the control panel does not receive user commands, or a state in which the control panel does not operate when a control signal is received.

[0251] Furthermore, in the dishwasher 117 according to an embodiment of this disclosure, the functions applied to the remote control one-time availability mode and the functions applied to the remote control always availability mode may be the same or different from each other.

[0252] According to an embodiment, in S810, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can recognize whether a command for starting a dishwasher cycle has been input to it. The dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can receive the command for starting a dishwasher cycle via a first control panel 320 or a second control panel 410.

[0253] For example, dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can detect that the power button 611 on the first control panel 320 is pressed or touched, or that the second control panel 410 or operation start 653 is pressed or touched. When the power button 611 is pressed or touched or the operation start 653 is pressed or touched, dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can determine that the input is related to the cycle of dishwasher 117.

[0254] According to an embodiment, in S812, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can identify whether the door is closed. The dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can identify whether the door 330 is currently closed or open via a first sensor 741 and / or a second sensor 742. The first sensor 741 and / or the second sensor 742 can detect whether the door 330 is open or closed and send the detection result to the processor 790.

[0255] As described above, the processor 790 can determine whether the door is currently open or closed using sensors (e.g., a first sensor 741 and a second sensor 742). For this purpose, the first sensor 741 and the second sensor 742 can be positioned to detect whether the door 330 is open or closed.

[0256] According to an embodiment, in S814, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) deactivates the control panel. When the door is detected to be closed, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can switch the control panel located on the upper or front surface of the door 330 from an active state to an inactive state.

[0257] According to an embodiment, in S816, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can begin the initial washing process. When the power button 611 is pressed or touched, or the operation start 653 is pressed or touched, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can first begin a pre-treatment operation. The pre-treatment operation may include processes for operating the dishwasher 117 (e.g., activating components, checking the remaining amount of detergent, supplying power to the main board, opening the first control panel 320, etc.).

[0258] When the pretreatment operation is completed, in S816, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can begin the preliminary washing process. This preliminary washing is a process of spraying washing water to remove large contaminants (e.g., food waste) from the dishes without detergent.

[0259] For example, dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can perform a preliminary wash cycle for a predetermined duration (e.g., 8 minutes). Additionally, dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can output a notification indicating that the preliminary wash cycle has begun via speaker 770.

[0260] According to an embodiment, in S818, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can identify whether the preliminary washing process has been terminated. The dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can terminate the preliminary washing process after it has started, based on a timer 791, when a predetermined duration (e.g., 8 minutes) has elapsed. This predetermined duration can be variably adjusted.

[0261] According to an embodiment, in S820, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can begin the main washing process. This main washing process is the process of removing contaminants from the dishes by spraying wash water containing detergent onto the dishes.

[0262] For example, dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can perform a main wash cycle for a predetermined duration (e.g., 47 minutes). During this main wash cycle, dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) heats the wash water for a predetermined duration (e.g., 25 minutes) to raise the temperature of the wash water to a predetermined temperature (e.g., 55°C). Thereafter, when the temperature of the wash water reaches the predetermined temperature (e.g., 55°C), dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can stop heating the wash water. The predetermined duration and predetermined temperature can be variably adjusted depending on the performance or model of the dishwasher.

[0263] According to an embodiment, in S822, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can identify whether the main washing process has been terminated. The dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can terminate the main washing process after it has started using a timer 791 when it is determined that a predetermined duration (e.g., 47 minutes) has elapsed. This predetermined duration can be variably adjusted.

[0264] According to an embodiment, in S824, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can begin the rinsing process. The rinsing process is the process of removing detergent from the dishes by spraying wash water onto them.

[0265] For example, dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can perform a rinsing process for a predetermined duration (e.g., 25 minutes). During this rinsing process, dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) heats the wash water for a predetermined duration (e.g., 8 minutes) to raise the temperature of the wash water to a predetermined temperature (e.g., 55°C). Afterward, when the temperature of the wash water reaches the predetermined temperature (e.g., 55°C), dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can stop heating the wash water. The predetermined duration and predetermined temperature can be variably adjusted according to the performance or model of the dishwasher.

[0266] According to an embodiment, in S826, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can identify whether the rinsing process has been terminated. The dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can terminate the rinsing process after it has started using a timer 791 when it is determined that a predetermined duration (e.g., 47 minutes) has elapsed. This predetermined duration can be variably adjusted.

[0267] According to an embodiment, in S828, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can begin the heated rinsing process. The heated rinsing process is a process of removing detergent and the like from the dishes by spraying heated wash water onto them.

[0268] For example, dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can perform a heated rinse process for a predetermined duration (e.g., 18 minutes). During this heated rinse process, dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) heats the wash water for a predetermined duration (e.g., 7 minutes) to raise the temperature of the wash water to a predetermined temperature (e.g., 55°C). Afterward, when the temperature of the wash water reaches the predetermined temperature (e.g., 55°C), dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can stop heating the wash water. The predetermined duration and predetermined temperature can be variably adjusted according to the performance or model of the dishwasher.

[0269] According to an embodiment, in S830, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can identify whether the heated rinse process has been terminated. The dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can terminate the heated rinse process after it has started using a timer 791 when it determines that a predetermined duration (e.g., 18 minutes) has elapsed. This predetermined duration can be variably adjusted.

[0270] According to an embodiment, in S832, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can begin a hot air drying process. The hot air drying process is a process of removing washing water and the like from the dishes by spraying hot air onto them.

[0271] For example, dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can operate heater 762 and blower motor 761 of hot air supply unit 760 for a predetermined duration (e.g., 60 minutes) to perform a hot air drying process.

[0272] According to an embodiment, in S834, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can identify whether the hot air drying process has been terminated. The dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can terminate the hot air drying process after it has started using a timer 791 when it is determined that a predetermined duration (e.g., 60 minutes) has elapsed. This predetermined duration can be variably adjusted.

[0273] According to an embodiment, in S836, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can open the door. When the hot air drying process is complete, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can control the automatic door opening module 730 to automatically open the door 330 to remove moisture from the inside of the dishwasher 117.

[0274] According to an embodiment, in S838, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can activate the control panel. When the door 330 is open, the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) can switch the control panel 410 disposed on the upper surface of the door 330 from an inactive state to an active state.

[0275] When the dishwasher 117 (e.g., processor 790) switches the control panel provided on the door 330 to an active state as described above according to the opening of the door 330, it can provide the user with the convenience of inputting commands through the control panel.

[0276] In addition, the dishwasher 117 can receive remote control commands via the display 780 or control signals from the portable terminal 130 via the communicator 710 before, during, or after each of the above operations.

[0277] When such a command or control signal is received, the processor 790 can set the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 based on the command or control signal.

[0278] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation process of a household appliance according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0279] In the following text, reference will be made to Figure 9 The operation process of a household appliance according to embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail.

[0280] According to an embodiment, in S910, the processor 790 can identify whether an input for activating the remote control mode has been detected. The processor 790 can obtain commands for remotely controlling the dishwasher 117 via the first control panel 320 and / or the second control panel 410 of the display 780.

[0281] In addition, the processor 790 can recognize whether the input allows setting the remote control mode to either a one-time remote control mode or a always-available remote control mode.

[0282] For example, with the dishwasher 117 door 330 closed, the user can input a command to activate the remote control mode via the first control panel 320.

[0283] For example, with the dishwasher 117 door 330 open, the user can input a command to activate the remote control mode via the first control panel 320 and / or the second control panel 410.

[0284] According to an embodiment, in S912, the processor 790 can set the remote control mode to an active state. When it detects that a user has input a command for remotely controlling the dishwasher 117 through the first control panel 320 and / or the second control panel 410, the processor 790 can switch the operating mode so that the dishwasher 117 can be remotely controlled.

[0285] According to an embodiment, in S914, the processor 790 may display information indicating that the remote control mode is active on the display 780 and send this information to the server 120. The processor 790 may also display information indicating that the remote control mode is active via the first control panel 320 and / or the second control panel 410. The processor 790 may also send information indicating that the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 has been activated to the server 120 via the communicator 710.

[0286] For example, when the door 330 of the dishwasher 117 is closed, the processor 790 can output information indicating that the remote control mode is activated (e.g., LED illumination) through the first control panel 320.

[0287] For example, when the door 330 of the dishwasher 117 is open, the processor 790 can output information indicating that the remote control mode is activated (e.g., LED illumination) through the first control panel 320 and / or the second control panel 410.

[0288] According to an embodiment, in S916, the processor 790 can identify whether an event for disabling the remote control mode has been detected. The processor 790 can identify whether an event for disabling the set remote control mode has occurred when the dishwasher 117 is operating in remote control mode.

[0289] For example, events may include detecting the opening of the door 330 of the dishwasher 117, detecting key input on the first control panel 320 (or the second control panel 410), the completion of a cycle of the dishwasher 117 (e.g., preliminary wash, main wash, rinse, heated rinse, hot air drying, etc.), the occurrence of an error (e.g., malfunction, abnormal operation, etc.), and / or input regarding the power on / off of the dishwasher 117.

[0290] Furthermore, when such an event is detected, the processor 790 can determine whether the remote control mode detected in process S910 is a remote control one-time available mode or a remote control always available mode.

[0291] When an event for disabling the remote control mode is detected via the first control panel 320 and / or the second control panel 410 while the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 is activated, the processor 790 can disable the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117.

[0292] For example, when the remote control mode is the remote control once-available mode, the event (e.g., the first event) may include input for switching the remote control once-available mode to the remote control unavailable mode or the remote control always-available mode.

[0293] In addition, when the remote control mode is a remote control one-time available mode, events (e.g., the first event) may include detecting the opening of the door 330 of the dishwasher 117, detecting key input on the display 780, the completion of a cycle of the dishwasher 117 (e.g., preliminary wash, main wash, rinse, heated rinse, hot air drying, etc.), the occurrence of an error (e.g., malfunction, abnormal operation, etc.), and / or inputs related to the power on / off of the dishwasher 117.

[0294] When an event (e.g., a first event) is detected while the dishwasher 117 is in the remote control one-time available mode as described above, the dishwasher 117 can switch the remote control mode to an inactive state.

[0295] In addition, for example, when the remote control mode is always available, the event (e.g., a second event) may include input for switching the always available remote control mode selected by the display 780 of the dishwasher 117 to either a remote control unavailable mode or a remote control only available mode.

[0296] In addition, when the remote control mode is always available, events (e.g., a second event) may include the occurrence of a dishwasher 117 error.

[0297] When an event (e.g., a second event) is detected while the dishwasher 117 is set to always-available remote control mode as described above, the dishwasher 117 can switch the remote control mode to an inactive state.

[0298] According to an embodiment, in S918, the processor 790 can switch the active state of the remote control mode to an inactive state, display the switch to the inactive state, and send information about the switch to the inactive state to the server 120 via the communicator 710. The processor 790 can display information indicating that the remote control mode has been switched to an inactive state via the first control panel 320 and / or the second control panel 410.

[0299] For example, when the door 330 of the dishwasher 117 is closed, the processor 790 can output information indicating that the remote control mode has been switched to an inactive state (e.g., LED illumination or sound output) through the first control panel 320.

[0300] For example, when the door 330 of the dishwasher 117 is open, the processor 790 can output information indicating that the remote control mode is disabled (e.g., LED illumination or sound output) through the first control panel 320 and / or the second control panel 410.

[0301] According to an embodiment, in S920, the processor 790 can identify the type of remote control mode. The processor 790 can identify whether the remote control mode input in process S910 is a one-time remote control mode or a always-available remote control mode.

[0302] According to an embodiment, in S922, the processor 790 can identify whether the remote control mode is a one-time remote control mode or a always-available remote control mode. When the remote control mode is a one-time remote control mode, the processor 790 can determine whether an event corresponding to the one-time remote control mode has occurred (e.g., switching to a remote control unavailable mode, switching to a always-available remote control mode, opening of the door 330, key input on the first control panel 320, completion of various cycles of the dishwasher 117, occurrence of an error, and / or power on / off).

[0303] According to an embodiment, in S924, the processor 790 can switch the remote control one-time availability mode to an inactive state. When the remote control mode is identified as a remote control one-time availability mode, the processor 790 can switch the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 to an inactive state.

[0304] For example, when user input via the control panel is detected in process S916 (e.g., switching to remote control unavailable mode, switching to remote control always available mode, key input on the first control panel 320, and / or power on / off), the processor 790 can switch the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 to an inactive state.

[0305] For example, when the dishwasher 117 is operating (e.g., the dishwasher 117 is cycling), the processor 790 can switch the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 to an inactive state.

[0306] For example, when an error occurs in dishwasher 117 or when the door 330 is detected to be closed, processor 790 can switch the remote control mode of dishwasher 117 to an inactive state.

[0307] As described above, in the household appliances according to this disclosure, various events can be generated or cleared based on type, model and / or performance, and the activation / deactivation of the remote control mode can be controlled based on the detection or clearing of various events.

[0308] According to an embodiment, in S926, the processor 790 can send information about the inactive state to the server 120. When the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 has been switched to the inactive state, the processor 790 can send information indicating that the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 has been switched to the inactive state to the server 120 via the communicator 710.

[0309] Such information may include instructions and / or information necessary to indicate that the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 is currently inactive on the application of the portable terminal 130.

[0310] According to an embodiment, in S928, the processor 790 can switch the always-available remote control mode to an inactive state. When the remote control mode is identified as always-available, the processor 790 can switch the remote control mode of a home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 1170) to an inactive state.

[0311] For example, when user input via the control panel is detected in process S916 (e.g., switching to remote control unavailable mode, switching to remote control always available mode), processor 790 can switch the remote control mode of dishwasher 117 to an inactive state.

[0312] For example, when an error occurs in dishwasher 117, processor 790 can switch the remote control mode of dishwasher 117 to an inactive state.

[0313] As described above, in the household appliances according to this disclosure, various events can be generated or cleared according to type, model and / or performance, and the activation / deactivation of the remote control mode can be controlled according to the detection or clearing of various events.

[0314] According to an embodiment, in S930, the processor 790 can send information about the inactive state switch to the server. When the always-available remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 has been switched to an inactive state, the processor 790 can send information to the server 120 via the communicator 710 indicating that the always-available remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 has currently been switched to an inactive state.

[0315] Such information may include instructions and / or information necessary to indicate that the always-available remote control mode of dishwasher 117 has been switched to an inactive state on the application of portable terminal 130.

[0316] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation process of a household appliance according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0317] In the following text, reference will be made to Figure 10 The operation process of a household appliance according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is described in detail.

[0318] According to an embodiment, in S1010, the processor 790 can identify whether a control signal has been received. The processor 790 (e.g., communicator 710) can receive control signals (e.g., control signals instructing the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 to switch to a remote control-only available mode or a remote control-always-available mode) sent from the server 120 via the router 111. The control signal is a signal sent from the portable terminal 130.

[0319] The processor 790 can analyze the control signal and determine, based on the analysis results, whether the control signal allows the dishwasher 117 to switch its remote control mode to either a remote control-only mode or a remote control-always-available mode.

[0320] According to an embodiment, in S1012, the processor 790 can set the dishwasher 117 to a remote control mode and display information indicating that the remote control mode has been set on the display 780. After setting the dishwasher 117 to the remote control mode based on the received control signal, the processor 790 can display information indicating that the dishwasher 117 has been set to the remote control mode on the display 780 (e.g., the first control panel 320).

[0321] According to an embodiment, in S1014, the processor 790 can send information to the server 120 indicating that the remote control mode has been set. After displaying information indicating that the remote control mode is active, the processor 790 can send information to the server 120 via the communicator 710 indicating that the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 has been activated.

[0322] According to an embodiment, in S1016, the processor 790 can identify whether an event has been detected. The processor 790 can identify whether an event for disabling the set remote control mode has occurred when the dishwasher 117 is set to remote control mode.

[0323] According to an embodiment, in S1018, the processor 790 can identify the type of remote control mode. The processor 790 can determine whether the remote control mode is a one-time remote control mode or a always-available remote control mode based on the analysis of the control signals received in process S1012.

[0324] According to an embodiment, in S1020, the processor 790 can identify whether the identified remote control mode is a remote control one-time available mode or a remote control always available mode. The processor 790 can determine whether an event corresponding to the remote control one-time available mode (e.g., switching to a remote control unavailable mode, switching to a remote control always available mode, opening of the door 330, key input on the first control panel 320, completion of various cycles of the dishwasher 117, occurrence of an error, and / or power on / off) has occurred while the dishwasher 117 is set to the remote control one-time available mode.

[0325] According to an embodiment, in S1022, the processor 790 can switch the remote control one-time availability mode to an inactive state. When the remote control mode is identified as a remote control one-time availability mode, the processor 790 can switch the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 to an inactive state.

[0326] For example, in response to detecting user input via the control panel in process S1016 (e.g., switching to remote control unavailable mode, switching to remote control always available mode, key input on the first control panel 320, and / or power on / off), the processor 790 can switch the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 to an inactive state.

[0327] For example, when the dishwasher 117 is operating (e.g., the dishwasher 117 is cycling), the processor 790 can switch the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 to an inactive state.

[0328] For example, when an error occurs in dishwasher 117 or when the door 330 is detected to be closed, processor 790 can switch the remote control mode of dishwasher 117 to an inactive state.

[0329] As described above, in the household appliances according to this disclosure, various events can be generated or cleared according to type, model and / or performance, and the activation / deactivation of the remote control mode can be controlled according to the detection or clearing of various events.

[0330] According to an embodiment, in S1024, the processor 790 can send information about the inactive state to the server 120. The processor 790 can send information indicating that the dishwasher 117 is currently in an inactive state to the server 120 via the communicator 710, while keeping the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 in an inactive state.

[0331] Such information may include instructions and / or information necessary to indicate that the dishwasher 117 is currently inactive in the application of the portable terminal 130.

[0332] According to an embodiment, in S1026, the processor 790 can switch the always-available remote control mode to an inactive state. When the remote control mode is identified as always-available, the processor 790 can switch the always-available remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 to an inactive state.

[0333] For example, when user input via the control panel is detected in process S1016 (e.g., switching to remote control unavailable mode, switching to remote control always available mode), processor 790 can switch the remote control mode of dishwasher 117 to an inactive state.

[0334] For example, when an error occurs in dishwasher 117, processor 790 can switch the remote control mode of dishwasher 117 to an inactive state.

[0335] As described above, in the household appliances according to this disclosure, various events can be generated or cleared according to type, model and / or performance, and the activation / deactivation of the remote control mode can be controlled according to the detection or clearing of various events.

[0336] According to an embodiment, in S1028, the processor 790 can send information to the server regarding the switching of the inactive state. The processor 790 can also send information to the server 120 via the communicator 710 indicating that the remote control always-available mode of the dishwasher 117 has been switched to the inactive state.

[0337] Such information may include instructions and / or information necessary to indicate that the always-available remote control mode of dishwasher 117 has been switched to the current inactive state on the application of portable terminal 130.

[0338] As described above, the dishwasher 117 according to this disclosure can actively control the activation / deactivation of the remote control mode using the processor 790. Alternatively, the activation / deactivation of the remote control mode can be manually controlled under the control of the server 120.

[0339] Figure 11 This is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0340] refer to Figure 11 The portable terminal 130 according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a camera 1110, a display 1120, a memory 1130, a communicator 1140, and a processor 1150.

[0341] Figure 11 The configuration of the portable terminal 130 shown is based on only one embodiment, and the components of the portable terminal 130 are not limited to those described above. Figure 11 The embodiments shown are illustrated, and some components can be added, changed, or deleted as needed.

[0342] According to an embodiment, camera 1110 may be disposed on the front and / or rear surface of portable terminal 130 to acquire at least one image of a user who wants to remotely control home appliance 110, and send the acquired image to processor 1150.

[0343] According to an embodiment, the display 1120 can display information about various operations performed by the portable terminal 130.

[0344] For example, display 1120 can display an application for remotely controlling at least one household appliance under the control of processor 1150.

[0345] The display 1120 can display various information about the operation of the home appliance 110 (e.g., completed operation, currently in progress, operation to be performed, operation termination time, operation status, function, etc.) on the application.

[0346] The application can provide various functions to upgrade the software of at least one home appliance. Furthermore, the application can provide communication with server 120 and the home appliances.

[0347] According to an embodiment, memory 1130 may include volatile memory or non-volatile memory. Additionally, memory 1130 may store information, data, programs, applications, etc., required for the operation of home appliance 110. For example, processor 1150 may execute application 1151 (e.g., LG) stored in memory 1130. TM ThinQ application), and remotely control (or set, change mode, etc.) the operation of at least one home appliance through the executed application.

[0348] For example, application 1151 (e.g., LG) TM The ThinQ application can also install a program received from the server into the application when it receives a request for the functionality of at least one home appliance (e.g., a request to download a program for remotely controlling a home appliance).

[0349] Additionally, the application may include instructions for requesting a channel connection with server 120. The application may also include instructions for connecting a channel to server 120 upon receiving approval for a channel connection from server 120 in response to a request.

[0350] In addition, the application may include instructions for obtaining information about home appliances via the channel and for sending the obtained information about home appliances to a server via the channel.

[0351] According to an embodiment, the communicator 1140 can perform wired or wireless communication with the server 120. The communicator 1140 may include at least one circuit capable of sending at least one signal or information to and from the router 111 and server 120 via the network 140. The communicator 1140 can transmit and receive various information or data related to the remote control of the server 120 and the home appliance 110 via the circuit.

[0352] In addition, the communicator 1140 can communicate with the home router 111 via short-range communication (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, or beacon).

[0353] According to an embodiment, processor 1150 may have an embedded artificial intelligence algorithm. Alternatively, the artificial intelligence algorithm may be implemented by processor 1150. Artificial intelligence is a program that mimics the neural network of the human brain and can support deep learning algorithms that automatically analyze, perceive, infer, and determine various types of data.

[0354] Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating a process for remotely controlling home appliances via a portable terminal, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 13 This is an example diagram illustrating an application screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the screen including a menu for remote control settings. Figure 14 This is an example diagram illustrating an application screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which guides users through detailed settings for remote control. Figure 15 This is an example diagram showing the main screen of a dishwasher in an application according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 16 This is an example diagram illustrating an application screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the screen being used to receive various settings related to remote control. Figure 17 This is a screen that shows the type of remote control mode according to embodiments of this disclosure. Figure 18 This is a screen displaying guidance information about a remote control unavailable mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which the remote control mode is unavailable. Figure 19 The screen is an embodiment of the present disclosure that displays guidance information about a remote control one-time availability mode, in which the remote control mode is used once. Figure 20 The screen displays guidance information about the always-available remote control mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which the remote control mode is always used.

[0355] In the following text, reference will be made to Figures 11 to 20The present disclosure describes in detail the process of remotely controlling home appliances via a portable terminal, according to embodiments thereof.

[0356] According to an embodiment, in S1210, the processor 1150 can identify whether a command for executing an application has been entered. The processor 1150 can identify the application displayed on the display 1120 (e.g., LG). TM Whether the ThinQ app icon has been touched.

[0357] According to an embodiment, in S1212, the processor 1150 can execute an application and display the application on the display 1120. When the application displayed on the display 1120 (e.g., LG...) TM When the icon of a ThinQ application has been touched, the processor 1150 can read the instructions (e.g., code) of the application stored in the memory 1130, and can then execute the application and display it on the display 1120.

[0358] According to an embodiment, in S1214, the processor 1150 can identify whether a command for remotely controlling a home appliance has been entered. The processor 1150 can identify whether a settings menu for remotely controlling a home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) has been selected via an application displayed on the display 1120.

[0359] refer to Figure 13 The processor 1150 can display a screen 1310, which includes a settings menu for remotely controlling home appliances (e.g., dishwasher 117) via an application. The processor 1150 can periodically (or when an upgrade occurs) receive upgrade information about the functionality of at least one home appliance from the server 120 and then add the upgrade information to the application.

[0360] For example, screen 1310 may include a notification menu 1311 for home appliances, a melody menu 1312 for notifications, a night silent menu 1313 for allowing home appliances to operate at low noise at night, a menu 1314 for operating home appliances at low power, a function menu (e.g., plastic process 1315) for home appliances (e.g., dishwasher 117), a silent mode 1316, and a settings menu 1317 for remotely controlling home appliances.

[0361] In addition to the various functions or menus mentioned above, screen 1310 may also include other functions or menus depending on the type or model of the home appliance.

[0362] According to an embodiment, in S1216, the processor 1150 can display boot information for guiding remote control on the display 1120. The processor 1150 can also display boot information for notifying the user of remote control on the application.

[0363] Furthermore, the processor 1150 can display a list of at least one remotely controllable home appliance among multiple home appliances in the home on the application. Information about the list of at least one remotely controllable home appliance can be received from the server 120, allowing the portable terminal 130 to determine, based on the received information, at least one remotely controllable home appliance among multiple home appliances in the home.

[0364] refer to Figure 14 When Figure 13 When the settings menu 1317 for remote control of home appliances is selected, the processor 1150 can display a screen 1410, which includes detailed information about the remote control mode applied.

[0365] For example, screen 1410 may include information 1411 about the remote control function, a description of the remote control function, information 1412 about a remote control disabled or unavailable mode in which the remote control is not used, information 1413 about a remote control once-available mode in which the remote control is used once, and information 1415 about a remote control always-available mode in which the remote control is always used.

[0366] In addition to the various information described above, screen 1410 may also include other information based on the type or model of the household appliance.

[0367] According to an embodiment, in S1218, the processor 1150 can identify whether a home appliance has been selected. The processor 1150 can determine whether the home appliance was selected by the user from a list of at least one remotely controllable home appliances displayed on the application.

[0368] The processor 1150 can display a list of at least one home appliance that can be remotely controlled on the application, and the user can select the home appliance that the user wants to remotely control.

[0369] refer to Figure 15 When a user selects a home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117), the processor 1150 can display a screen 1510 related to the selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0370] For example, screen 1510 may include a settings button 1511 on the selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117), an image 1512 of the selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117), and a menu 1513 for downloading the process of the selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0371] In addition to the various information mentioned above, screen 1510 may also include other information depending on the type or model of the household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0372] According to an embodiment, in S1220, the processor 1150 can display on the display 1120 the type and function of the mode for remotely controlling the selected home appliance. The processor 1150 can also display on the application the type of remote control mode (e.g., remote control one-time availability mode or remote control always available mode) of the home appliance selected by the user from a list of at least one remotely controllable home appliances displayed on the application, as well as various functions of the selected remotely controllable home appliance.

[0373] For example, the functions of home appliances that can be remotely controlled vary depending on the type and model of the appliance.

[0374] Portable terminal 130 periodically communicates with server 120 (e.g., LG). TM The ThinQ server communicates with and receives information about home appliances, and thus determines whether each home appliance is remotely controllable.

[0375] refer to Figure 16 When choosing Figure 15 When the settings button 1511 is pressed on the screen 1510, the processor can display a screen 1610 on the application that includes various functions for setting up home appliances (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0376] For example, screen 1610 may include the name 1611 of the selected household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117), a menu 1620 for selecting the type of remote control mode, the selected (or current) remote control mode 1621, an indicator 1622 for changing the remote control mode, rinse input amount 1631, wash completion notification light 1641, front surface time display 1642, automatic setting 1643, wash completion notification sound 1644, storage 1645, filter replacement notification 1646, etc.

[0377] The screen 1610 may include a list of various functions of the selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) that can be remotely controlled, as well as the type of remote control mode of the selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0378] According to an embodiment, in S1222, the processor 1150 can identify whether a remote control mode type has been selected. The processor 1150 can identify whether the user has selected to remotely control the selected home appliance once or always remotely.

[0379] refer to Figure 17When the user selects indicator 1622 to change Figure 16 When in remote control mode, processor 1150 can display screen 1710 through an application, screen 1710 including the type of remote control mode for the selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0380] The screen 1710 may include information about a remote control disabled mode (e.g., remote control unavailable mode) 1711 for preventing the selected household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) from being remotely controlled, a one-time use mode (e.g., remote control one-time available mode) 1712 of the selected household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) in the remote control mode, and a always-use mode (e.g., remote control always available mode) 1713 of the selected household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) in the remote control mode.

[0381] According to an embodiment, in S1224, processor 1150 may display boot information about the selected remote control mode. Processor 1150 may display boot information about the selected type of remote control mode on the application to notify the user.

[0382] refer to Figure 18 When the user is Figure 17 When remote control is disabled (e.g., remote control unavailable mode) 1711 is selected on screen 1710, processor 1150 can... Figure 17 A pop-up window 1810 is displayed on screen 1710, which includes guidance information about remote control being disabled.

[0383] Pop-up window 1810 may include guidance information indicating that home appliances cannot be remotely controlled via the application on portable terminal 130. Additionally, pop-up window 1810 may include guidance information to guide a user to remotely control home appliances when the user wishes to do so.

[0384] refer to Figure 19 When the user is Figure 17 When selecting a remote control for a chosen home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) on screen 1710 for one-time use 1712 (e.g., selecting a one-time remote control mode), processor 1150 can... Figure 17 A pop-up window 1910 is displayed on screen 1710. The pop-up window 1910 includes guidance information indicating that the selected home appliance can be remotely controlled once.

[0385] The pop-up window 1910 may include guidance information indicating that the home appliance can be remotely controlled once and guidance information for guiding remote control via the application of the portable terminal 130.

[0386] refer to Figure 20 When the user is Figure 17 When the remote control of a selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) is always available (i.e., the always-available remote control mode is selected) is chosen on the screen 1710, the processor 1150 can... Figure 17 A pop-up window 2010 is displayed on screen 1710. The pop-up window 2010 includes guidance information about how the selected home appliance can always be remotely controlled.

[0387] The pop-up window 2010 may include guidance information indicating that the home appliance can be remotely controlled at any time, as well as guidance information for guiding remote control via the application of the portable terminal 130.

[0388] As described above, the various information displayed in the application according to this disclosure may be information stored in memory 1130, or information received by processor 1150 from server 120 after processor 1150 requests information from server 120 in real time based on user menu selection.

[0389] Figure 21 This is a flowchart illustrating a process according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which a portable terminal displays a message indicating a state in which the remote control mode of a home appliance is set to a remote control unavailable mode. Figure 22 (a) is a screen showing a state in which the dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present disclosure sets the remote control mode to a remote control unavailable mode. Figure 22 (b) is a screen showing a state in which the dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is currently operating.

[0390] The following is for reference Figure 21 and Figure 22 (a) and (b) will be described in detail below for the following process according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which a portable terminal displays a message indicating a state in which the remote control mode of the home appliance is set to a remote control unavailable mode.

[0391] According to an embodiment, in S2110, the processor 1150 can identify whether a home appliance has been selected in the application and the type of remote control mode associated with the selected home appliance. The processor 1150 can identify the home appliance selected by the user from a list of at least one home appliance that can be remotely controlled displayed in the application, and can identify whether the user chooses to remotely control the selected home appliance once or always.

[0392] According to an embodiment, in S2112, the processor 1150 can identify whether the selected type of remote control mode is a remote control unavailable mode. When the selected remote control mode type is a remote control unavailable mode, the processor 1150 can send information indicating that the selected remote control mode type is a remote control unavailable mode to the server 120 via the communicator 1140.

[0393] According to an embodiment, in S2114, the processor 1150 can display information on the application indicating that remote control is unavailable. When the selected remote control mode is a remote control unavailable mode, the processor 1150 can display information on the application indicating the current operating status of the home appliance selected by the user.

[0394] In addition, the processor 1150 can display information on the application indicating that the home appliances selected by the user cannot be remotely controlled.

[0395] refer to Figure 22 In (a) and (b), processor 1150 can display a screen 2210 on the application that includes various functions for setting selected home appliances (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0396] For example, screen 2210 may include information 2211 indicating that the selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) is not using remote control mode.

[0397] In addition, the processor 1150 can display a screen 2220 that indicates operating information about the selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) via an application display.

[0398] For example, screen 2220 may include information 2230 indicating the current operating status of the selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117), as well as functions that the selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can be remotely controlled (e.g., hot air drying 2241 and appointment 2242).

[0399] Figure 23 This is a flowchart illustrating the following operation process according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which a portable terminal operates when the remote control mode of the home appliance is a remote control one-time use mode. Figure 24a (a) is a screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure showing a state in which the dishwasher sets the remote control mode to a remote control one-time available mode. Figure 24a (b) is a screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure showing a state in which the dishwasher sets the remote control mode to a always-available remote control mode. Figure 24b(c) is a screen showing the state of the dishwasher being powered off according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 24b (d) is a screen illustrating the process of turning on the power to the dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 25 (a) is a screen showing the state of an event that has occurred in the dishwasher, according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 25 (b) is a screen illustrating the process of disconnecting the power to the dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 25 (c) is a screen displaying a boot message when the power to the dishwasher is disconnected, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 26a (a) is a screen showing the remote control off state of the steam circulation of the dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 26a (b) is a screen showing the state of an event occurring when the remote control of the steam circulation of the dishwasher is turned on, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 26b (c) is a screen showing the state that the event has ended when the remote control of the dishwasher's steam circulation is turned on, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 26b (d) is a screen showing the state after an event has ended when the remote control of the dishwasher's steam circulation is turned on, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0400] The following is for reference Figures 23 to 26b (d) The following will describe in detail the operation process of the portable terminal when the remote control mode of the household appliance is the remote control one-time use mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0401] According to an embodiment, in S2310, the processor 1150 can identify whether a home appliance has been selected and the type of its remote control mode. The processor 1150 can identify the home appliance selected by the user from a list of at least one remotely controllable home appliances displayed on the application, and can also identify whether the selected home appliance is remotely controlled, or whether it is remotely controlled only once or always.

[0402] According to an embodiment, in S2312, the processor 1150 can identify whether the selected remote control mode is a one-time remote control mode or a always-available remote control mode. When the selected remote control mode is a one-time remote control mode, the processor 1150 can send information indicating that the selected remote control mode is a one-time remote control mode to the server 120 via the communicator 1140.

[0403] Alternatively, when the selected remote control mode is always available, the processor 1150 can send information indicating that the selected remote control mode is always available to the server 120 via the communicator 1140.

[0404] According to an embodiment, in S2314, processor 1150 can display the functions of selected home appliances that can be applied in a remote control one-time availability mode or in a remote control always availability mode. Processor 1150 can display, on the application, the type of remote control mode selected by the user for the home appliances (e.g., remote control one-time availability mode or remote control always availability mode) and various functions of the home appliances that can be remotely controlled.

[0405] These functions of remotely controllable home appliances can vary depending on the type and model of the appliance.

[0406] In the following, various embodiments of the remote control one-time availability mode or the remote control always availability mode according to the present disclosure will be described.

[0407] refer to Figure 24a (a) The processor 1150 can display a screen 2410 on the application that includes various functions for setting selected home appliances (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0408] For example, screen 2410 may include information 2411 indicating that the remote control mode of the selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) has been set to the remote control one-time available mode.

[0409] refer to Figure 24a (b) The processor 1150 can display a screen 2415 on the application that includes various functions for setting selected home appliances (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0410] For example, screen 2415 may include information 2416 indicating that the remote control mode of the selected home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) has been set to the always-available remote control mode.

[0411] According to an embodiment, in S2316, the processor 1150 can identify whether a function has been selected. The processor 1150 can display a list of remotely controllable functions of the selected home appliance on the application and identify the function selected by the user from the displayed list of functions.

[0412] According to an embodiment, in S2318, processor 1150 may display a guidance message indicating whether the selected function is remotely controlled. Processor 1150 may display information on the application regarding a single instance of remote control of the user-selected function. Alternatively, processor 1150 may display information on the application regarding the user-selected function always being remotely controlled.

[0413] According to an embodiment, in S2320, the processor 1150 can identify whether a remote control command has been entered. The processor 1150 can identify commands for remotely controlling functions selected by the user through the application.

[0414] According to an embodiment, in S2322, the processor 1150 may display guidance information based on the selected function. The processor 1150 may display guidance information on the application regarding a one-time availability mode for remote control of a function selected by the user from various functions of the selected home appliance. Alternatively, the processor 1150 may display guidance information on the application regarding a always-available mode for remote control of a function selected by the user from various functions of the selected home appliance.

[0415] refer to Figure 24b In (c) and (d), processor 1150 may display a screen 2420 on the application for remotely controlling a home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) from a power-off state to a power-on state. Screen 2420 may include information 2421 indicating that the power to the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) is currently off and a power button 2422 for switching the power-off state of the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) to a power-on state.

[0416] For example, when a user presses the power button 2422, the processor 1150 can display a pop-up window 2431 on the application's screen 2430 that guides the user to turn on the power to the home appliance.

[0417] refer to Figure 25 (a) through (c), the processor 1150 may display a screen 2510 on the application, which includes a list 2514 of the functions of the dishwasher 117 that are applicable in the remote control one-time available mode (or remote control always available mode).

[0418] When the dishwasher 117 door 330 is detected to be open during its operation, the processor 1150 may display a message 2511 on the screen 2510 regarding the door 330 being open and a guide message 2513 indicating that the remote control one-time available mode is disabled.

[0419] On the other hand, when the dishwasher 117 is in the always-available remote control mode and the door 330 of the dishwasher 117 is sensed to be open during operation of the dishwasher 117, the processor 1150 can display a message 2511 about the door 330 being open and information indicating to keep the always-available remote control mode on the screen 2510.

[0420] Furthermore, in response to a user selecting the power button 2512 on screen 2510 to disconnect the power to the dishwasher 117, the processor 1150 may display a pop-up window 2521 on the application's screen 2520 guiding the user to disconnect the power. For example, the pop-up window 2521 may include a menu 2522 for canceling the disconnection of the dishwasher 117 and a menu 2523 for approving the disconnection of the dishwasher 117.

[0421] In response to a user selection of menu 2523 indicating approval to disconnect the power to dishwasher 117, processor 1150 can check the current status of dishwasher 117 and display a pop-up window 2531 on application screen 2530 including corresponding guidance information. For example, when dishwasher 117 is in a state where residual water has not been drained and when the power is disconnected, processor 1150 can display a pop-up window 2531 on application screen 2530 including guidance information indicating possible odors caused by residual water.

[0422] refer to Figure 26a In response to the dishwasher 117 operating in a strong steam process while the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 is turned off, the processor 1150 can display a screen 2610 on the application indicating the current operating status of the dishwasher 117.

[0423] The screen 2610 may include guidance information 2611 indicating that the remote control mode of the dishwasher 117 is turned off and a list 2612 of the functions of the dishwasher 117 that can be remotely controlled.

[0424] For example, the functions of the dishwasher 117, which can be remotely controlled, include steaming, fine washing, high-temperature sterilization, safety sterilization, hot air drying, and timer.

[0425] refer to Figure 26a (b) and Figure 26b (c) In response to the detection of the door 330 being opened while the dishwasher 117 is in remote control mode and operating in a strong steam process, the processor 1150 may display screen 2620 on the application.

[0426] The screen 2620 may include a guidance message 2621 indicating that the door 330 is open, a screen 2622 indicating the current operating status of the dishwasher 117, and information 2623 indicating that the dishwasher 117 is currently operating in a strong steam process.

[0427] When the door 330 is opened, the processor 1150 can stop the current operation of the dishwasher 117 and include the start menu 2631 in the screen 2630.

[0428] Subsequently, in response to the detection of a door 330 closing event, the processor 1150 removes the boot message 2621 from the screen 2630 that notifies that the door 330 is open.

[0429] Additionally, the processor 1150 can display a screen 2640 including information 2641 indicating that the strong steam process of the dishwasher 117 has stopped and the strong steam has not resumed when the door 330 is opened.

[0430] Additionally, processor 1150 can disable the powerful steam process activated by 2642 in remote control one-time availability mode.

[0431] Even when the door 330 is detected to be closed or open while the dishwasher 117 is in the always-available remote control mode, the processor 1150 can keep the strong steam process active.

[0432] In this state, the user may wish to reapply the remote control one-time availability mode to the deactivated high-pressure steam process. In this case, the user can set the remote control mode to... Figure 24a Remote control is available only once in (a) of the above.

[0433] On the other hand, when the dishwasher 117 is set to always-available remote control mode, the user does not need to set the remote control mode to [other settings]. Figure 24a The always available mode is in (b).

[0434] As described above, the portable terminal 130 according to this disclosure can receive commands for remotely operating home appliances in either a remote control one-time availability mode or a remote control always available mode via an application, and can display a screen on the application including the operating status of the home appliances based on the input commands.

[0435] According to an embodiment, in S2324, the processor 1150 can generate a remote control request signal and send the generated remote control request signal to the server. The processor 1150 can generate a signal requesting that the function of the home appliance selected by the user is in a remote control one-time available mode or a remote control always available mode, and send the generated signal to the server 120 via the communicator 1140.

[0436] For example, such as Figures 23 to 26b As shown in (d), processor 1150 can generate a signal requesting the user to apply the functionality of a home appliance to either a remote control one-time availability mode or a remote control always availability mode, and send the generated signal to server 120. Such a signal may include, for example, the product name, serial number, software version of the selected home appliance, its remote control one-time availability mode (or remote control always availability mode), and the Internet address of server 120.

[0437] exist Figures 23 to 26b In (d), it has been described that the remote control mode of a household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) is set to a remote control one-time availability mode so that, for example... Figure 24a The various processes shown in (a) for operating home appliances in remote control one-time availability mode and operating home appliances (e.g., dishwasher 117) via portable terminal 130 in remote control one-time availability mode or remote control always available mode.

[0438] As described above, the portable terminal 130 according to this disclosure can set the remote control mode of a household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) to not only a remote control one-time available mode but also a remote control always available mode, and the household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) can be controlled by the portable terminal 130 in the remote control always available mode.

[0439] Figure 27 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation process of a household appliance according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0440] In the following text, reference will be made to Figure 27 The operation process of a household appliance according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is described in detail.

[0441] According to an embodiment, in S2710, the processor 790 can identify whether an input for remotely setting a household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) has been detected. The processor 790 can obtain commands for remotely controlling the dishwasher 117 via the first control panel 320 and / or the second control panel 410 of the display 780. Alternatively, the processor 790 can receive control signals via the communicator 710.

[0442] The processor 790 can set the remote control mode of a home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117) to one of the following modes based on commands received via the first control panel 320 and / or the second control panel 410 or control signals received via the communicator 710: remote control unavailable mode, remote control multiple times (e.g., 3 times, 21 times, etc.) available mode, remote control available for a predetermined duration (e.g., 3 hours, 24 hours, etc.) available mode, or remote control always available mode.

[0443] Additionally, the type of event (under which each of the various types of remote control modes is disabled) can vary based on the type of remote control mode.

[0444] According to an embodiment, in S2712, the processor 790 can identify an event. The processor 790 can identify events occurring in a household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0445] According to an embodiment, in S2714, the processor 790 can identify whether the identified event corresponds to the current remote control mode. The processor 790 can identify whether the identified event is an event used to disable the currently set remote control mode in a home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0446] According to an embodiment, in S2716, the processor 790 can disable the remote control mode. When an event identified in process S2712 is determined to be an event for disabling the currently set remote control mode in a home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117), the processor 790 can disable the remote control mode set in the home appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0447] In response to an event identified in process S2712 being determined not to be an event for disabling the currently set remote control mode in a household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117), processor 790 does not disable the remote control mode set in the household appliance (e.g., dishwasher 117).

[0448] The steps in each flowchart described above can be performed independently of the order shown, or they can be performed simultaneously. Furthermore, at least one component as disclosed in this disclosure and at least one operation performed by at least one component can be implemented in hardware and / or software.

[0449] Although this disclosure has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is not limited to the embodiments and drawings disclosed herein. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to it within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure. Furthermore, even if the effects of configurations according to this disclosure are not explicitly described in the description of embodiments, it should be understood that the predictable effects are thus attributable to them.

Claims

1. A household appliance, said household appliance comprising: A control panel configured to display the operating status of the home appliance; and A processor configured to control the operation of the household appliance. The processor is configured as follows: If an input for remotely controlling the home appliance is sensed through the control panel, the home appliance is set to remote control mode; If an event for disabling the remote control mode is detected, it is identified whether the input is a one-time remote control availability mode or a always-available remote control mode related to the home appliance; and Based on the identification results, the remote control mode of the home appliance is controlled to be either active or inactive.

2. The household appliance according to claim 1, wherein, If the input indicates a remote control one-time availability mode associated with the home appliance, the processor is configured to switch the set remote control mode to the inactive state based on the detection of a first event.

3. The household appliance according to claim 2, wherein, The first event includes: The remote control can be switched from a one-time available mode to a remote control unavailable mode or a always available mode via the control panel. The door of the household appliance is detected to be open; Key input detected; The cycle of the aforementioned household appliances is completed; The occurrence of an error in the household appliance; and / or Inputs related to the power on / off of the household appliance.

4. The household appliance according to claim 3, wherein, The control panel is located on the front surface of the door of the household appliance.

5. The household appliance according to claim 4, wherein, The processor is configured to switch the control panel to an active or inactive state based on whether the door is opened or closed.

6. The household appliance according to claim 1, wherein, If the input indicates that the remote control associated with the home appliance is always available, the processor is configured to either maintain the set remote control mode in the active state or switch the set remote control mode to the inactive state based on the detection of a second event.

7. The household appliance according to claim 6, wherein, The second event includes: Switch the always-available remote control mode to the unavailable remote control mode or the only-available remote control mode via the control panel; and / or The error occurred in the household appliance.

8. The household appliance according to claim 1, wherein, If an input for not remotely controlling the home appliance is sensed via the control panel, the processor is configured to switch the remote control mode of the home appliance to the inactive state.

9. The household appliance according to claim 1, wherein, The control panel includes at least one light-emitting element, and The processor is configured to control the light-emitting element to display information about the active and inactive states of the remote control mode of the home appliance in different ways.

10. The household appliance according to claim 9, wherein, The processor is configured to control the light-emitting element to display information about the home appliance in different ways: the remote control unavailable mode, the remote control only available mode, and the remote control always available mode.

11. The household appliance according to claim 1, further comprising a communication device. in, The processor is configured to send information about remote control of the home appliance to the server via the communicator.

12. The household appliance according to claim 1, wherein, The household appliances include dishwashers, refrigerators, air purifiers, garment care devices, induction heaters, washing machines, ovens, or robotic vacuum cleaners.

13. A household appliance, said household appliance comprising: A communicator configured to send and receive signals related to the operation of the household appliance; and A processor configured to control the operation of the household appliance. The processor is configured as follows: The communicator receives signals for remotely controlling the home appliance, and sets the home appliance to remote control mode based on the received signals; If an event for disabling the remote control mode is detected, it is identified whether the signal is a one-time remote control availability mode or a always-available remote control mode associated with the home appliance; and Based on the identification results, the remote control mode of the home appliance is controlled to be either active or inactive.

14. The household appliance according to claim 13, wherein, If the home appliance is set to the remote control mode based on the received signal, the processor is configured to send a signal to the server via the communicator indicating that the home appliance has been set to the remote control mode.

15. A system for remotely controlling home appliances, the system comprising: A portable terminal configured to send a signal for remotely controlling at least one home appliance to a server in response to detecting an input for remotely controlling at least one home appliance via an application; and The household appliance is configured to: The home appliance is set to remote control mode based on the signal received from the server; If an event is detected to disable the remote control mode, identify whether the signal is a one-time remote control available mode or a always-available remote control mode associated with the home appliance. and Based on the identification results, the remote control mode is controlled to be either active or inactive.

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