Control method and system of clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to a control method and system of clothes processing equipment, the clothes processing equipment comprises a door body, the method comprises the following steps: the clothes processing equipment receives an activation instruction in a standby state, and after the clothes processing equipment is confirmed to be activated in a first set time, the clothes processing equipment is switched to an activation state, the activation state comprises that the door body is unlocked, and the door body is opened; a washing and care program instruction can be received; when the clothes processing equipment is in the activated state, judging whether the washing and care program instruction is received within a second set time, if not, locking a door body of the clothes processing equipment, and switching the clothes processing equipment from the activated state to the standby state; the clothes processing equipment is prevented from occupying the washing machine for a long time after the current user finishes washing clothes and influencing the use of other users, so that the shared clothes processing equipment runs quickly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of home appliance technology, and more specifically to a control method and system for a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] With social progress and population mobility, apartments, dormitories, schools, and military facilities have public washing machines for personal use. However, the current "child locks" on public washing machines cannot prevent others from operating the washing program at will or stealing clothes from the washing machine.

[0003] Existing technology discloses a washing machine with a password power switch, including a microcontroller, memory, keyboard, display screen, LED indicator, washing machine, and relay; the password power switch is controlled by the microcontroller. However, this design imposes limitations on the washing machine's power supply and does not protect the clothes inside or prevent changes to the washing program. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a control method for a clothing processing device to prevent the clothing processing device from occupying the washing machine for a long time after the user has finished washing, thus affecting the use of other users. The method authorizes and activates the clothing processing device to control it to execute the washing and care program, so that the clothing processing device can operate quickly.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A control method for a garment processing device, the garment processing device including a door, the method comprising,

[0007] When the garment processing device is in standby mode, it receives an activation command and confirms activation within a first set time. After this confirmation, the device then switches to active mode.

[0008] The activation state includes the door being unlocked and being able to receive washing and care program instructions.

[0009] Furthermore, in the activated state, the garment processing device determines whether it has received the washing and care program instruction within a second preset time period.

[0010] If not, the door of the clothing processing device is locked, and the clothing processing device switches from the active state to the standby state.

[0011] Furthermore, if the washing and care program instruction is received within the second set time period, the door will unlock after the washing and care program is completed and the garment processing device receives the unlocking instruction.

[0012] Furthermore, the washing and care program includes washing and care parameters, and the laundry fee is calculated based on the washing and care parameters and the time it takes for the door of the garment processing equipment to unlock.

[0013] Furthermore, after the washing and care program is completed, it is determined whether the unlocking command has been received within a third preset time period.

[0014] If so, the laundry fee will be the first fee calculated based on the washing and care parameters.

[0015] If not, the laundry fee is the sum of a first fee calculated based on the washing and care parameters and a second fee calculated based on the time between the third set time and the moment the door of the garment processing device unlocks.

[0016] Furthermore, when the garment processing device is in standby mode, it receives a remote activation command or a local activation command.

[0017] Furthermore, the garment processing equipment also includes a display device. When the garment processing equipment receives the washing and care program instruction in the activated state, the display device displays the operating parameters of the garment processing equipment in real time.

[0018] Furthermore, the operating parameters of the clothing processing equipment include at least the remaining operating time of the clothing processing equipment, and when the remaining operating time reaches a fourth preset time, a running end message is displayed.

[0019] Furthermore, when the clothing processing device is in standby mode, it sends authorization information to a smart terminal that is communicatively connected to the clothing processing device, so as to authorize the smart terminal device to control the clothing processing device to receive the remote activation command;

[0020] In the activated state, the clothing processing device and the smart terminal share the operating parameters of the clothing processing device in real time.

[0021] A control system for a garment processing device includes an acquisition module for acquiring an activation command for the garment processing device.

[0022] Control module: Used to acquire door unlock and door lock commands;

[0023] Sending module: Used to send the running parameters in real time when the system is active.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0025] 1. After receiving the activation command, the garment processing equipment waits for the washing and care program command within a certain period of time; if no command is received, it automatically locks the door and returns to standby mode to ensure efficient operation and fair sharing of the equipment.

[0026] 2. The door of the clothing processing equipment is locked during operation and needs to be unlocked by unlocking information after operation. This ensures that the clothing is not stolen and allows the clothing processing equipment to operate quickly, avoiding resource waste and user inconvenience caused by the failure to remove clothing in time.

[0027] 3. Calculate overtime fees based on the duration the clothing processing equipment is occupied after it finishes operating, thereby encouraging users to maintain the clothing processing equipment and reducing its operating costs.

[0028] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the control method for the clothing processing equipment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the calculation process for laundry costs using the clothing processing equipment of this invention.

[0032] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0034] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "inner" and "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0035] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "contact," and "communication" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] The self-service washing machines in the laundry room operate most of the time when the machine manager is not present, and users generally do not wait from the start of the wash until the end. To prevent theft of clothes during the washing process, the washing machines are equipped with smart door locks. The door unlocks only after receiving a "finish" command from the smart terminal or entering the pick-up code on the machine. On the other hand, to prevent the inability to pick up clothes in time after the wash ends and affect the use of the washing machines by others, the remaining time of the washing process is shared in real time, and a reminder is given before the wash ends. If clothes are not picked up for a long time, a machine occupancy fee will be charged separately.

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, a control method for a garment processing device is disclosed. The garment processing device includes a door. The control method includes that, in a standby state, the garment processing device receives an activation command and confirms activation within a first set time, and then switches to an active state. The active state includes unlocking the door and being able to receive washing and care program commands.

[0038] When the garment handling equipment is active, it checks whether it receives a washing and care program command within a second set time. If not, the garment handling equipment door locks, and the equipment switches from active to standby mode. In standby mode, washing and care programs cannot be selected. The second set time is set to 2-5 minutes.

[0039] If a washing and care program instruction is received within the second set time, the garment processing equipment will execute the washing and care program and display the remaining running time in real time. After the washing and care program is completed, the door will be unlocked by controlling the door lock instruction.

[0040] Activating the control of clothing processing equipment helps prevent unauthorized users from arbitrarily changing the operating status of the equipment or opening the doors, which could lead to clothing loss.

[0041] The unlocking command must be either a local control command or a voice control command to prevent clothing from being lost.

[0042] Local control commands can be used to unlock the door by pressing buttons on the operation panel of the garment processing equipment, or by entering a garment retrieval code to unlock the door.

[0043] Voice control commands can be for opening and closing the door. When voice control is needed to unlock the door, the garment processing equipment needs to communicate with the cloud server. The garment processing equipment sends the received voice commands to the cloud server, which then parses them.

[0044] Alternatively, the garment handling equipment may have a built-in voice package. Upon receiving a voice command, the device can parse the command according to the built-in voice package to control the door to unlock.

[0045] The clothing processing equipment displays a QR code for unlocking the door. The QR code is a carrier of information. After scanning the QR code, the mobile terminal device displays confirmation information for unlocking the door. After clicking to confirm unlocking, the door unlocks.

[0046] Alternatively, when the garment processing equipment is in standby mode, it receives an activation command. After confirming the activation, the equipment generates a retrieval code to unlock the door. When the garment processing equipment finishes operating, the user enters the retrieval code on the display interface to unlock the door. After the user takes the garment, the equipment checks whether the door is closed. If it is not closed, it emits a prompt sound to remind the user to close the door. Once the door is closed, it locks, and the equipment switches to standby mode.

[0047] The washing and care program includes washing and care parameters. At least one washing and care program corresponds to one washing and care parameter, or each washing and care parameter can be set with at least three cost values.

[0048] The washing and care parameters include at least a first parameter and a second parameter. The first parameter can be set to at least three values ​​to represent different levels of the parameter. For example, water volume is the first parameter, and water volume can be set to 30%, 50%, and 100% to represent different water levels and corresponding to different prices.

[0049] Providing users with more options encourages them to choose appropriate parameter combinations based on their actual needs and washing goals, thereby improving washing performance and user satisfaction.

[0050] A washing and care program is generated based on the selected washing and care parameters, and the cost of the washing and care program is calculated. If the washing and care parameters cannot be selected, the cost of the washing and care program is preset and calculated based on the selected washing and care program.

[0051] like Figure 2 As shown, laundry fees are calculated based on the washing and care program or based on the washing and care parameters and the time it takes for the garment handling equipment door to unlock.

[0052] After the washing and care program is completed, determine whether an unlock command has been received within the third set time.

[0053] If so, the laundry fee will be the first fee calculated based on the washing and care parameters.

[0054] If not, the laundry fee is the sum of a first fee calculated based on the washing and care parameters and a second fee calculated based on the time between the third set time and the moment the garment handling equipment door unlocks.

[0055] The third timeout period can be set from 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the specific scenario. If an unlock command is received within the third timeout period, the laundry fee will be the cost of the washing and conditioning program. If the unlock command is received after the third timeout period, an overtime fee will be calculated starting from the overtime period, and the laundry fee will be the sum of the washing and conditioning program fee and the overtime fee.

[0056] In some embodiments of this application, different discount ranges can be provided based on the total number of times the user uses the clothing processing equipment, the total usage time, and the total consumption amount. For example, a discount can be calculated when the total consumption amount exceeds 50 yuan.

[0057] The garment processing equipment includes a display device. When the garment processing equipment is in the activated state and receives a washing and care program, the display device displays the operating parameters of the garment processing equipment in real time.

[0058] The operating parameters of the garment processing equipment should include at least the remaining operating time of the garment processing equipment. When the remaining operating time reaches the fourth set time, a message indicating the end of operation should be displayed.

[0059] Operating parameters also include water temperature parameters: different water temperatures can be selected according to the type of clothing and washing requirements, usually with options for cold water, warm water and hot water.

[0060] Washing time parameters: Different washing times are set according to the washing mode and the degree of soiling of the clothes.

[0061] Number of rinses and time: The number of rinses and the duration of each rinse during the washing process.

[0062] Dehydration speed and time: Set the rotation speed and duration during the dehydration process to achieve different degrees of dehydration.

[0063] Washing dosage, optional fabric softener or bleach, etc.

[0064] During the operation of the garment processing equipment, the display interface shows at least one of the above-mentioned operating parameters. This allows users to view the operating parameters of the garment processing equipment in real time.

[0065] When the garment processing equipment is in standby mode, it sends authorization information to the smart terminal that is connected to the garment processing equipment to authorize the smart terminal to control the garment processing equipment to receive remote activation commands; when activated, the garment processing equipment and the smart terminal share the operating parameters of the garment processing equipment in real time.

[0066] This facilitates the rapid operation of shared clothing processing equipment, and the addition of door unlocking information further promotes the rapid operation of the equipment while ensuring clothing is not stolen. Once a door lock command is received, the entire operation of the clothing processing equipment proceeds smoothly. This prevents the equipment from malfunctioning due to accidental door unlocking during operation.

[0067] For example, when the device sending the activation command is the first smart terminal, the device sending the unlock command also needs to be the first smart terminal. When the first smart terminal controls the clothing processing equipment, it will refuse to receive commands sent by the second smart terminal. This helps prevent other devices from arbitrarily controlling the clothing processing equipment and prevents operational interruptions.

[0068] In some embodiments of this application, a method for activating a garment processing device by scanning a QR code is provided. Activation via QR code requires confirmation on a smart terminal. If the device is not operated via the smart terminal within a certain time, it is determined that the washing and care program command was not received during activation. The garment processing device switches from activated to standby mode by scanning the QR code again for reactivation. After activation confirmation, the device's control panel can be operated. This method prevents the garment processing device from being idle and wasted due to the smart terminal scanning the QR code without performing a washing operation, thus affecting subsequent users.

[0069] The smart terminal may include at least a first mobile terminal device and a second mobile terminal device. When the first mobile terminal device scans the QR code to authorize control of the clothing processing device and activates the clothing processing device through a confirmation command, the second mobile terminal device cannot authorize control of the clothing processing device. When the second mobile terminal device scans the QR code, it displays the current remaining running time and prompts whether to make a reservation. The clothing processing device can be reserved for use.

[0070] After the garment processing equipment finishes operating, the door needs to be opened via an unlock command to remove the garments. The equipment then switches to standby mode and displays an authorization prompt on the second mobile terminal. The second mobile terminal authorizes control of the garment processing equipment via the authorization command and activates it via a confirmation activation command.

[0071] In the above method, when the clothing processing device is activated, a retrieval code is generated. The retrieval code is generated based on at least the account of the smart terminal authorized to control the clothing processing device.

[0072] In some embodiments of this application, a method for activating a garment processing device by means of coin insertion is provided. When activating the garment processing device by means of coin insertion, the display interface of the garment processing device displays the pick-up code for this wash. No confirmation is required when activating the garment processing device by means of coin insertion; activation is performed immediately upon insertion of a coin.

[0073] After activating the device with coins, you need to select a washing and care program within the second set time period. Otherwise, the garment processing device will switch from active to standby mode, and the retrieval code will be invalidated. When using it again, you need to insert coins again to enter the activation state and regenerate the retrieval code. The retrieval code is generated in real time and is unique.

[0074] After the garment processing equipment is activated by inserting coins, the door unlocks and the control panel is activated. Users can select washing and care programs or parameters on the control panel display or by pressing buttons.

[0075] During the washing and care program execution, the door lock remains unlocked. The display screen shows the remaining running time in real time, and a reminder is given when the set time is reached. This helps remind users to pick up their clothes promptly after the washing and care program is complete, avoiding overuse of the garment processing equipment and incurring additional charges.

[0076] For coin-operated garment processing equipment, after the washing and care program is completed, you need to enter a retrieval code to confirm the end of the washing process.

[0077] When the washing cycle is finished, a beeping sound can be used to indicate that the cycle is complete.

[0078] A control system for a garment processing device includes an acquisition module for acquiring an activation command for the garment processing device;

[0079] Control module: Used to control the opening and closing of the door via door unlocking and door locking commands;

[0080] Sending module: Used to send running parameters in real time when the system is active.

[0081] The aforementioned clothing processing equipment takes a washing machine as an example. The washing machine includes an operation panel with a display interface and buttons. The display panel also has a dynamic QR code for authorizing smart terminals. In standby mode, only the dynamic QR code is displayed; when the washing machine is in standby mode, it receives an activation command and confirms activation within a first set time (1-3 minutes). The washing machine then switches to active mode, and the display interface shows selectable washing programs, including at least quick wash, standard wash, and gentle wash.

[0082] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a garment processing device, the garment processing device comprising a door, characterized in that, The method includes, When the garment processing device is in standby mode, it receives an activation command and confirms activation within a first set time. After this confirmation, the device then switches to active mode. The activation state includes the door being unlocked and being able to receive washing and care program instructions.

2. The control method for a garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the activated state, the garment processing device determines whether it has received the washing and care program instruction within a second preset time period. If not, the door of the clothing processing device is locked, and the clothing processing device switches from the active state to the standby state.

3. The control method for a garment processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, If the washing and care program instruction is received within the second set time, the door will unlock after the washing and care program is completed and the garment processing device receives the unlocking instruction.

4. The control method for a garment processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The washing and care program includes washing and care parameters, and the laundry fee is calculated based on the washing and care parameters and the time it takes for the door of the garment processing equipment to unlock.

5. The control method for a garment processing device according to claims 1-4, characterized in that, After the washing and care program is completed, it is determined whether the door unlocking command has been received within a third preset time period. If so, the laundry fee will be the first fee calculated based on the washing and care parameters. If not, the laundry fee is the sum of the first fee and the second fee calculated based on the time between the third set time and the moment the door of the garment processing device unlocks.

6. The control method for a garment processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the garment processing device is in standby mode, it receives a remote activation command or a local activation command.

7. The control method for a garment processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes a display device. When the garment processing equipment is in the active state and receives the washing and care program instruction, the display device displays the operating parameters of the garment processing equipment in real time.

8. The control method for a garment processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The operating parameters of the clothing processing equipment include at least the remaining operating time of the clothing processing equipment, and when the remaining operating time reaches the fourth set time, a running end message is displayed.

9. The control method for a garment processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that, When the clothing processing device is in standby mode, it sends authorization information to the smart terminal that is communicatively connected to the clothing processing device, so as to authorize the smart terminal device to control the clothing processing device to receive the remote activation command; In the activated state, the clothing processing device and the smart terminal share the operating parameters of the clothing processing device in real time.

10. A control system for a garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes an acquisition module: used to acquire activation instructions from the garment processing equipment; Control module: Used to control the opening and closing of the door via door unlocking and door locking commands; Sending module: Used to send running parameters in real time when the system is active.

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