Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

A laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first processing device, a second processing device, and an output unit that outputs a screen, the output unit outputs a simultaneous screen in which information of a first process and information of a second process are displayed at the same time, and the information of the first process and the information of the second process are displayed at the same time in the simultaneous screen. A first setting item for outputting a setting screen of the first processing device and a second setting item for outputting a setting screen of the second processing device are respectively displayed as selectable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a garment processing apparatus, specifically a garment processing apparatus that includes an output section for displaying an image. Background Technology

[0002] A garment processing device is a device that performs a garment processing process by placing clothes, bedding, etc. (hereinafter referred to as laundry) into a drum and removing contaminants adhering to the laundry.

[0003] Clothing handling devices can perform processes such as washing, rinsing, dehydrating, and drying laundry. Based on the method of loading laundry into the drum, clothing handling devices can be divided into top loading and front loading methods.

[0004] The garment handling device may include: a housing forming the exterior; an outer tub housed inside the housing; a drum rotatably mounted inside the outer tub, into which laundry is fed; and a detergent supply device for supplying detergent into the drum, etc.

[0005] When the garment handling device is set to wash laundry, if the drum is rotated by a motor while water and detergent are supplied to the laundry contained in the drum, the laundry can remove adhering stains by utilizing the friction between the drum and the washing water.

[0006] The detergent dispensing device has a detergent dispensing function to improve washing performance. Here, detergent refers to substances that enhance washing effectiveness, such as fiber detergents, fabric softeners, and fiber bleach. Detergent can be in powder form or liquid form.

[0007] On the other hand, when the garment handling device is configured to dry the laundry, the garment handling device can provide drying air to the laundry and remove moisture from the laundry.

[0008] The garment handling device may include: a housing; a drum rotatably disposed inside the housing; and a heating element for heating or drying the air supplied to the garments.

[0009] As drying air is supplied to the laundry contained in the drum, the moisture present in the laundry is evaporated and removed by the action of the drying air, thereby removing the moisture from the laundry.

[0010] On the other hand, when the washing or drying process of laundry is performed in multiple processing units, information about the execution process of the multiple laundry processing units can be provided through an output unit.

[0011] The relevant document KR10-2018-0083443 shows a garment processing device that can use a display unit to display the status of the first processing device and the second processing device and to operate them.

[0012] The first and second processing devices in the relevant literature each have rollers or the like installed inside their respective housings, and are configured to perform a garment processing procedure. Furthermore, both the first and second processing devices have a display unit.

[0013] The display unit may include a display section for showing the status of the garment processing device and an operation section for operating the garment processing device. Therefore, the first and second processing devices in the relevant literature can be operated separately or their status checked simultaneously via a single display unit.

[0014] However, when multiple processing devices are efficiently configured within a limited space, and the status of these multiple processing devices is displayed and operated via a single display unit, the configuration relationship may become a problem.

[0015] For example, users typically operate the garment handling device while standing, so a display section can be configured on the upper part or top surface of the front of the handling device.

[0016] In this situation, if the configuration orientation of the first and second processing devices and the information configuration orientation of the display unit for efficiently providing information are not taken into consideration, the user may not be able to easily grasp the processing devices displayed on the display unit, or may feel confused about the operation.

[0017] In addition, when the first processing device and the second processing device perform independent processing procedures, the display unit only outputs the execution status of the plurality of clothing processing devices, and does not output setting items or indicators. The setting items can output a setting screen that allows changing or selecting the settings of each clothing processing device, and the indicator notifies the user of the status information or setting information of the clothing processing device in real time.

[0018] Furthermore, if the first and second processing devices operate the washing mode for washing as any of a plurality of modes such as the drying mode for drying, changes to the modes of each garment processing device or additional mode selection options for new processing devices will not be displayed on the output section, which may cause inconvenience to the user.

[0019] As described above, when a single output unit outputs the clothing processing process of multiple processing devices, the settings, indicators, and mode selection options for each clothing processing device are not displayed. This may cause confusion for the user and complicate the design and structure of the control panel if additional operations are required or buttons for the display are provided separately.

[0020] Therefore, the following will become an important topic in this technical field: to improve design and user convenience by efficiently and intuitively configuring the configuration direction of each processing device and the configuration direction of the status information of the processing device displayed on the display unit, and to output the settings, indicators and mode selection items of each processing device on the output unit when performing clothing processing in multiple clothing processing devices without additional operations or separate buttons. Summary of the Invention

[0021] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0022] The embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a clothing processing apparatus capable of efficiently outputting information from a plurality of processing devices from a single output unit.

[0023] Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment processing apparatus that intuitively and efficiently sets the configuration of various information displayed on the output section.

[0024] Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a clothing processing device that can intuitively and efficiently configure the information of each processing device through the information configuration of an output unit with a different configuration direction from that of a plurality of processing devices, thereby enabling the user to confirm and operate the information of each processing device.

[0025] Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a clothing processing device that can output setting items on a setting screen along with information from multiple processing devices in one output section, thereby facilitating the change of settings for each clothing processing device.

[0026] Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a clothing processing device that can output information from multiple processing devices at one output unit while displaying an indicator that can confirm the status information or setting information of the clothing processing device, thereby making it more convenient to recognize and monitor the status of the clothing processing device.

[0027] Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment processing apparatus that, when outputting information from a plurality of processing devices through a single output unit, can easily perform the selection or change of washing modes or drying modes of each processing device.

[0028] Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention enable the addition of another processing device during the garment processing of any one processing device, thereby making it more convenient to add processing devices.

[0029] means for solving problems

[0030] In a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, a first processing device and a second processing device are arranged along a first direction, and a simultaneous image is output through an output unit. In the simultaneous image, the progress information of a first process executed in the first processing device and the progress information of a second process executed in the second processing device are aligned along a second direction different from the first direction.

[0031] The first and second processing devices are configured perpendicular to the ground to save space. In the output section, the progress information of the first process for the first processing device and the progress information of the second process for the second processing device are arranged parallel to the ground. Therefore, in the structure of the garment processing device, the progress information of each processing device can be efficiently arranged in the output section, which is easily designed to extend along the width direction. Such an embodiment of the present invention includes: a first processing device including a first receiving section for receiving garments and performing a first process for processing the garments in the first receiving section; a second processing device including a second receiving section for receiving garments and performing a second process for processing the garments in the second receiving section; an output section disposed on the first or second processing device and outputting a screen; and an input section disposed on the first or second processing device and receiving a user instruction for selecting an object displayed on the screen.

[0032] The first processing device and the second processing device can be configured along a first direction, and the output unit can output a simultaneous screen that displays the progress information of the first process and the progress information of the second process. The progress information of the first process and the progress information of the second process in the simultaneous screen can be configured along a second direction different from the first direction.

[0033] The first direction can be perpendicular to the ground, and the second direction can be parallel to the ground.

[0034] The first processing device may include a first housing forming the appearance, and the output section may extend parallel to the width direction of the first housing.

[0035] The first processing device can be disposed above the second processing device. A first door can be provided on the front panel of the first housing. The first door is configured to open and close for receiving clothing into the first receiving section. The output section can be located between the upper end of the front panel of the first housing and the first door.

[0036] The simultaneous screen may include a first area displaying the progress information of the first process and a second area displaying the progress information of the second process.

[0037] The simultaneous view may include a boundary item separating the first region and the second region.

[0038] The first region and the second region can be configured along the second direction, and the boundary item can extend along the first direction and separate the first region and the second region.

[0039] The first area may display a first process item indicating the progress information of the first process being executed in the first processing device, and the second area may display a second process item indicating the progress information of the second process being executed in the second processing device.

[0040] The first process item and the second process item may include circular borders that respectively display the progress information of the first process or the progress information of the second process.

[0041] In the first area, a first setting item for outputting the setting screen of the first processing device can be displayed in an optional manner, and in the second area, a second setting item for outputting the setting screen of the second processing device can be displayed in an optional manner.

[0042] In the first area, a first indicator for displaying the status information of the first processing device can be displayed separately from the processing information of the first processing device; in the second area, a second indicator for displaying the status information of the second processing device can be displayed separately from the processing information of the second processing device.

[0043] The output unit can output a mode selection screen that can be displayed in a selectable manner for a plurality of modes executed in the first processing device or the second processing device. The plurality of modes may include at least one first mode executed in the first processing device and at least one second mode executed in the second processing device.

[0044] The at least one first mode and the at least one second mode in the mode selection screen can be aligned together parallel to the first direction.

[0045] In the mode selection screen, a separator may be displayed between the first mode and the second mode to distinguish between them.

[0046] The separator may have an elongated shape extending in a direction traversing the first direction between the first mode and the second mode.

[0047] The output unit can output a first device screen that displays the information of the first process as the whole screen and a second device screen that displays the information of the second process as the whole screen. In the first device screen and the second device screen, the mode selection item used to output the mode selection screen can be displayed in a selectable manner.

[0048] If the second mode is selected in the mode selection screen output by selecting the mode selection item of the first device screen, the output unit can output the second device screen.

[0049] The simultaneous screen may include a first area displaying the progress information of the first process and a second area displaying the progress information of the second process. If the first area is selected in the simultaneous screen, the output unit may output a first process option screen that displays a plurality of options of the first process as a whole.

[0050] In the first process options screen, the plurality of options may be displayed as unselectable while the first process is being executed, and as selectable when the first process is paused.

[0051] The simultaneous screen may include a first area displaying the progress information of the first process and a second area displaying the progress information of the second process, and the mode selection items for outputting the mode selection screen may be displayed in the first area and the second area respectively.

[0052] The mode selection options in the first region can be displayed as the name or shape of any one of the at least one first modes currently being executed, and the mode selection options in the second region can be displayed as the name or shape of any one of the at least one second modes currently being executed.

[0053] In the plurality of modes of the mode selection screen, a selected marker can be displayed at the mode corresponding to the previous screen output before the output unit outputs the mode selection screen. In the mode selection screen output when the mode selection item in the first area is selected, the selected marker can be displayed at the first mode. In the mode selection screen output when the mode selection item in the second area is selected, the selected marker can be displayed at the second mode.

[0054] The mode selection screen can be overlaid on the previous screen output in the output unit before the mode selection screen is output, and at least a portion of the area can have transparency so that the previous screen is projected.

[0055] In the plurality of modes of the mode selection screen, a running indicator may be configured at the mode being executed in the first processing device and the second processing device.

[0056] If either the first processing device or the second processing device is in an abnormal state, the abnormal state can be displayed at the executable mode in either of the mode selection screen.

[0057] It may also include a power button, which is a single button located only in either the first processing device or the second processing device, and the power button can be operated by a user.

[0058] If the power button is pressed while the first process is being executed in the first processing device and the second process is being executed in the second processing device, the power to both the first processing device and the second processing device can be turned off simultaneously.

[0059] It may also include an execution stop button, which is set as a single button and is only provided in either the first processing device or the second processing device, and the execution stop button is operated by the user.

[0060] If the execution stop button is pressed on the simultaneous screen while the first process and the second process are executing, the first process and the second process can remain running.

[0061] The power button and the execute / stop button, which are operated by the user, can be set together in either the first processing device or the second processing device.

[0062] During the simultaneous display of the output unit, if the first process ends, a process end notification message notifying the completion of the first process can be output as a whole display. If a predetermined time has elapsed after the process end notification message is output, the information of the second process can be output as a whole display.

[0063] The output unit can be located in the first processing device. If the communication connection between the first processing device and the second processing device is abnormal when the first process and the second process are being executed, a connection failure message for the second processing device can be displayed on the screen at the same time.

[0064] After displaying the connection failure message and waiting for a specified time, the output unit can display the information of the first process as the entire screen.

[0065] If a predetermined time has elapsed after the first process ends, the power supply to the first processing device can be turned off. After the power supply to the first processing device is turned off, if the communication connection is restored, the power supply to the first processing device can be turned on by the second processing device, and the output unit can output the progress information of the second process in a complete screen.

[0066] Invention Effects

[0067] Embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing processing apparatus capable of efficiently outputting information from a plurality of processing devices from a single output unit.

[0068] In addition, embodiments of the present invention provide a garment processing apparatus that can intuitively and efficiently configure the various types of information displayed in the output section.

[0069] Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention provide a clothing processing device that can intuitively and efficiently configure the information of the processing devices by configuring the information of the output section which has a different configuration direction from that of the plurality of processing devices, thereby enabling the user to confirm and operate the information of each processing device.

[0070] In addition, embodiments of the present invention provide a clothing processing device that can conveniently change the settings of each clothing processing device by displaying setting items that can be output to a setting screen along with information from a plurality of processing devices in one output section.

[0071] In addition, embodiments of the present invention provide a clothing processing device that enables an output unit to display an indicator that can confirm the status information or setting information of the clothing processing device while outputting information from a plurality of processing devices, thereby making it more convenient to identify and monitor the status of the clothing processing device.

[0072] Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention provide a garment processing apparatus that can easily select or change the washing mode for washing or the drying mode for drying of each processing device when outputting information of a plurality of processing devices through an output unit.

[0073] In addition, embodiments of the present invention provide a mode in which another processing device can be added during the clothing processing of any one processing device, thereby making it more convenient to add processing devices. Attached Figure Description

[0074] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a first processing device of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the first processing device of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] Figure 3 This is a diagram that schematically illustrates the communication relationships of a garment handling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing a first processing device and a second processing device of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] Figure 5 This is a front view showing a first processing device and a second processing device of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a second processing device of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the second processing device of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] Figure 8 This is a diagram that conceptually illustrates the control relationships of a garment handling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the control panel of a garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0083] Figure 10 This is a conceptual diagram illustrating the operation of a clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0084] Figure 11 This is a diagram showing the start screen in the screen output by the output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0085] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing a process selection screen in the output screen of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing the process execution screen in the screen output by the output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0087] Figure 14 This is a diagram showing a simultaneous view (double-view screen) in the output screen of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0088] Figure 15This diagram illustrates the process of selecting the operating mode of a second processing device in a mode selection screen and outputting a second device screen during the first process of a first processing device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0089] Figure 16 This is a diagram showing a mode selection screen that is selected and output in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0090] Figure 17 This is a diagram showing the display of the mode corresponding to the abnormal state in the mode selection screen in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0091] Figure 18 This is a diagram showing the appearance of multiple options on a process option screen that are switched in a simultaneous screen in one embodiment of the present invention, after the operation execution stop button is pressed.

[0092] Figure 19 This is a diagram showing the appearance of a stopped processing device after a predetermined time has elapsed, where the process is canceled and converted into a device screen, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0093] Figure 20 This is a diagram showing a message suggesting the selection of a processing device displayed on a simultaneous screen when the operation of the stop button is pressed, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0094] Figure 21 This diagram illustrates how, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the first processing device and the second processing device are executing processes respectively, the power is simultaneously turned off if the power button is pressed.

[0095] Figure 22 This diagram illustrates the appearance of a device screen that outputs the processing device that has not yet finished after outputting a process completion screen following the output of a process completion screen in either the first processing device or the second processing device in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0096] Figure 23 This is a diagram illustrating the process of restoring the connection of the second processing device after the first process of the first processing device in one embodiment of the present invention has ended.

[0097] Figure 24 This is a diagram showing the appearance of selecting a setting item on a screen and outputting a setting screen in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0098] Figure 25 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the setting menu of the setting screen in the first processing apparatus and the second processing apparatus in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0099] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the invention.

[0100] However, the present invention can be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described. Furthermore, for the purpose of clearly illustrating the invention in the accompanying drawings, parts unrelated to the description have been omitted, and similar parts are given similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

[0101] In this specification, repeated descriptions of the same constituent elements have been omitted.

[0102] Furthermore, in this specification, when a structural element is referred to as being "connected" or "joined" to another structural element, it should be understood that although the structural element may be directly connected or joined to another structural element, there may be other structural elements between them. Conversely, in this specification, when a structural element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly joined" to another structural element, it should be understood that there are no other structural elements between them.

[0103] Furthermore, the terminology used in this specification is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0104] Furthermore, in this specification, unless otherwise defined, singular expressions may include plural expressions.

[0105] Furthermore, in this specification, terms such as “comprising” or “having” should be understood as indicating the presence of features, figures, steps, actions, structural elements, components, or combinations thereof disclosed in this specification, rather than as precluding the presence or additional possibilities of one or more other features, figures, steps, actions, structural elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0106] Furthermore, in this specification, the term "and / or" includes a combination of a plurality of stated items or any one of a plurality of stated items. In this specification, "A or B" may include "A" or "B" or "both A and B".

[0107] Figure 1 A garment processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The garment processing apparatus 1 of the present invention may be composed of a single processing device, or may include a first processing device 10 and a second processing device 20, thereby including a plurality of processing devices.

[0108] The garment processing device 1 can execute a processing process C0 for processing garments. When the garment processing device 1 includes a plurality of processing units, each of the plurality of processing units can execute its own processing process C0.

[0109] Processing process C0 can treat clothes in various ways, such as washing, drying, or removing wrinkles. Clothes placed inside the processing device can be processed by processing process C0 and then provided to the user.

[0110] A plurality of different processing processes C0 are pre-defined and provided to the user for selection. For example, the plurality of processing processes C0 may include at least one of a washing process C11 for washing clothes, a drying process C12 for drying clothes, and a washing and drying process C13 that continuously performs washing and drying of clothes.

[0111] A clothing processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a control unit 70, which may pre-store a plurality of processing processes C0 and provide them to the user.

[0112] The processing process C0 may include at least one or more processes. The processing process C0 may be defined by including at least one of the following processes: water supply process, detergent supply process, washing process, rinsing process, draining process, spin-drying process, and drying process.

[0113] The water supply cycle can be a cycle of supplying water to the outer tub into which clothes are put in; the detergent supply cycle can be a cycle of supplying detergent to the outer tub; the washing cycle can be a cycle of rotating the drum to wash clothes while detergent is being added to the outer tub; the rinsing cycle is a cycle of supplying water to the outer tub and rotating the drum to rinse clothes without detergent being added; the draining cycle can be a cycle of draining water from the outer tub to the outside of the outer tub; the spin-drying cycle can be a cycle of rotating the drum to separate water present in the clothes without supplying water to the outer tub; and the drying cycle can be a cycle of providing high-temperature drying air to the inside of the drum or the outer tub to remove moisture from the clothes.

[0114] The plurality of processing processes C0 can be preset to be different from each other in at least one process and stored in the control unit 70. The user can select any one of the plurality of processing processes C0 to process the clothing.

[0115] on the other hand, Figure 1 A first processing apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. That is, Figure 1 The garment processing device 1 shown is an example of the present invention and is configured to include only a single processing device, namely a first processing device 10.

[0116] The first processing device 10 includes a first housing 11. The first housing 11 may define an internal space and form the appearance of the first processing device 10.

[0117] The first housing 11 may include a front panel, a rear panel, side panels, and a top panel. The plurality of panels may be combined with each other to form the first housing 11. One side of the first housing 11 may have a first clothing inlet 18 that connects the outside and inside of the housing.

[0118] Although Figure 1 The illustration shows an embodiment of the present invention in which a first clothing inlet 18 is formed on the front panel, but the position of the first clothing inlet 18 is not limited to the front panel.

[0119] The first door 19 can be combined with the first housing 11 and configured to selectively cover the first clothing inlet 18. For example, the first door 19 can be rotatably combined with the front panel and configured to cover the first clothing inlet 18 depending on the rotation position.

[0120] One embodiment of the present invention may include a control panel 100. The control panel 100 may include an input unit 120 and an output unit. However, the input unit 120 and the output unit are not necessarily only provided in the control panel 100.

[0121] Users can obtain process setting information or process progress information from the information output through the output unit, and generate input signals by operating the input unit 120 to issue various commands to the control unit 70, such as changing process settings. The control panel 100 and the control unit 70 will be described in detail later.

[0122] on the other hand, Figure 2 The interior of the first processing unit 10 is shown. Although Figure 2 The first processing device 10 is shown in the form of a washer-dryer that can wash and dry, but this is only for illustrative purposes and the first processing device 10 is not necessarily limited to a washer-dryer.

[0123] Inside the first processing device 10, defined by the first housing 11, a first outer tub 12 and a first receiving section for holding clothing may be provided. The first outer tub 12 may be provided inside the first processing device 10 and configured to hold water.

[0124] The first outer tub 12 may include a first outer tub opening facing the first clothing inlet 18. Thus, when a user opens the first door 19, clothing inserted through the first clothing inlet 18 can be contained inside the first outer tub 12 through the first clothing inlet 18 and the first outer tub opening.

[0125] The first receiving section can be disposed inside the first box 11 and can hold clothing. The first receiving section can be configured in various forms. For example, the first receiving section can be equivalent to a basket disposed in the first door 19, or a first roller 13 disposed inside the first outer barrel 12, etc., and multiple first receiving sections can also be provided.

[0126] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first clothing receiving portion may include a first roller 13. The first roller 13 may be rotatably disposed inside the first outer tub 12. An embodiment of the present invention may further include a first driving unit 14, and the first roller 13 may be connected to the first driving unit 14 and receive rotational force.

[0127] The interior of the first roller 13 can hold clothing. The first roller 13 may include a first roller 13 opening facing the opening of the first outer drum. Thus, clothing inserted by the user through the first clothing inlet 18 can be contained inside the first roller 13 through the opening of the first outer drum and the opening of the first roller 13.

[0128] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first water supply unit 15. The first water supply unit 15 may receive water from the outside by means of connection to an external water source or the like. The first water supply unit 15 may include a water supply hose as a water flow path and a water supply valve for restricting the flow of water, etc.

[0129] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first detergent supply unit 16. The first detergent supply unit 16 may store detergent and may be configured to supply detergent to the inside of the first outer tub 12 when detergent is needed during the execution of the processing process C0 for processing clothes.

[0130] Figure 2 The diagram shows a structure in which the first water supply unit 15 is connected to the first detergent supply unit 16, and the water flowing along the first water supply unit 15 is supplied to the inside of the first outer tub 12 along with the detergent through the first detergent supply unit 16. However, it is not limited to this structure; the first water supply unit 15 can also be directly connected to the inside of the first outer tub 12.

[0131] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first drainage section 17. The first drainage section 17 may be connected to a first outer tank 12 and configured to discharge water present inside the first outer tank 12 to the outside of the first housing 11. The first drainage section 17 may include a drainage hose for supplying water flow and a drainage pump for generating water flow force, etc.

[0132] In one embodiment of the present invention, if a washing process C11 for washing clothes is performed, water and detergent can be supplied to the inside of the first outer tub 12 through the first water supply unit 15 and the first detergent supply unit 16, and the clothes can be washed by the rotation of the first drum 13 of the first drive unit 14. The water and detergent in the first outer tub 12 can be discharged to the outside of the first tank 11 through the first drain unit 17 as needed.

[0133] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 may include a heating unit 30. The heating unit 30 may be configured to receive air inside the first roller 13, dehumidify and heat it and then resupply it to the inside of the first roller 13, or heat the air outside the first housing 11 and supply it to the inside of the first roller 13, or heat the air present inside the first roller 13.

[0134] The first processing device 10 of one embodiment of the present invention does not necessarily include the first outer tub 12. As needed, it can be configured such that the first outer tub 12 is omitted. That is, one embodiment of the present invention is not necessarily limited to a washing machine, but can be a dryer with the outer tub removed, or a washer-dryer that can perform washing and drying separately.

[0135] On the other hand, in the case where an embodiment of the present invention includes only the first processing device 10, that is, when it is composed of only any one processing device, the first processing device 10 can be understood as the clothing processing device 1 itself.

[0136] That is, the first housing 11, the first outer tub 12, the first roller 13, etc. of the first processing device 10 can all be referred to as the housing, outer tub, roller, etc. of the clothing processing device 1 of the present invention.

[0137] on the other hand, Figure 3 The information exchange method of a clothing processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is conceptually illustrated.

[0138] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 may be configured to communicate with the outside. The first communication unit in the first processing device 10 may be configured to communicate using various methods such as Bluetooth and WIFI. However, it is not necessary to have a first communication unit.

[0139] When equipped with a first communication unit, the first processing device 10 can communicate directly with the user's terminal 3 or with a communication medium 4 disposed outside the clothing processing device 1. When communicating with the communication medium 4, information can be exchanged with the server 2 through the communication medium 4.

[0140] The user's terminal 3 can be a variety of devices with communication functions. For example, the terminal 3 can be a mobile phone, computer, tablet computer, or other devices with communication functions.

[0141] The first processing device 10 may exchange information with the terminal 3 as needed through a communication process with the terminal 3, or with the server 2 through a communication process with the communication medium 4.

[0142] Furthermore, terminal 3 exchanges information with server 2, and the first processing device 10 exchanges information with server 2 through communication medium 4, so that the first processing device 10 can also indirectly exchange information with terminal 3.

[0143] on the other hand, Figure 3 A garment processing apparatus 1, comprising a first processing unit 10 and a second processing unit 20, is shown according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first processing unit 10 and the second processing unit 20 can be connected by a wired connection to exchange information, or as... Figure 3 Information exchange is achieved wirelessly as shown.

[0144] For example, the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be connected via direct wireless communication such as Bluetooth to exchange information, or they can communicate with each other through the communication medium 4, or they can use the communication medium 4 to achieve an indirect connection for information exchange with the server 2. The configuration relationship between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be varied.

[0145] on the other hand, Figure 4 The garment processing apparatus 1 is shown in a configuration where the first processing unit 10 and the second processing unit 20 are stacked. (Refer to...) Figure 4 One embodiment of the present invention may include a first processing device 10 disposed above the second processing device 20.

[0146] The first processing device 10 may include the first housing 11, the first outer barrel 12, and the first roller 13 corresponding to the first receiving portion, etc. The second processing device 20 may be separate from the first processing device 10 and includes the second housing 21, the second outer barrel 22, and the second roller 23 corresponding to the second receiving portion, etc.

[0147] The first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can execute the processing process C0 for processing clothing independently of each other, or they can be linked together and execute the processing process C0 for processing clothing separately. For example, the first processing device 10 can execute the first process C1 among a plurality of processing processes C0 for processing clothing, and the second processing device 20 can execute the second process C2 among a plurality of processing processes C0.

[0148] In this invention, for ease of explanation, the processing process C0 executed in the first processing device 10 can be referred to as the first process C1, and the processing process C0 executed in the second processing device 20 can be referred to as the second process C2. The first process C1 and the second process C2 can be any one of the washing process, the drying process, and the washing and drying process, respectively.

[0149] For example, the first processing device 10 may be a washing machine capable of performing the washing process C11, and the second processing device 20 may be a dryer capable of performing the drying process. Alternatively, the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 may also be a washing machine capable of performing the washing process or a dryer capable of performing the drying process, respectively.

[0150] Alternatively, at least one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 may also be a washer-dryer capable of performing a washing process, a drying process, and a wash-drying process. For example... Figure 4 The first processing device 10 shown can be a washer and dryer, and the second processing device 20 can be a washing machine.

[0151] When the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 is configured to perform a drying process, it may include the heater described above. When it is configured to perform a washing process, it may include the detergent supply unit and the water supply unit described above.

[0152] On the other hand, refer to Figure 4 In one embodiment of the present invention, the control panel 100 may be disposed in each of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, or in any one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 may include the control panel 100, while the other may not have a control panel 100.

[0153] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 may include a control panel 100, and the second processing device 20 may not include the control panel 100.

[0154] On the other hand, the first processing device 10, which includes a first receiving portion 13 for receiving clothing and performs a first process for processing the clothing in the first receiving portion 13, and the second processing device 20, which includes a second receiving portion 23 for receiving clothing and performs a second process for processing the clothing in the second receiving portion 23, can be arranged in one direction.

[0155] Considering that multiple garment processing devices can be housed in a limited space, the direction can be set perpendicular to the ground, thereby allowing the multiple garment processing devices to use a minimum amount of space.

[0156] Furthermore, since the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are arranged vertically, the design of fixing members or frames for fixing the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 to each other can be simplified.

[0157] In the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, which are configured to be perpendicular to the ground, the processing device located at the top is referred to as the first processing device and will be described as an example.

[0158] When the first processing device 10 includes a first housing 11 forming the appearance, the output section 110 may be formed to extend parallel to the width direction of the first housing 11.

[0159] Considering the average user's height, in order to facilitate the insertion and extraction of clothing into and out of the first processing device 10, a first door 19 for opening and closing the first clothing inlet 18 for inserting clothing into the first processing device 10 may be provided on the front panel of the first processing device 10.

[0160] In this situation, the user, who is standing, can easily face and observe the front panel of the first processing device. At this time, in order to adjust the output unit 110 with minimal arm length and eye movement for the user, the output unit 110 can be positioned between the first door 19 and the upper end of the front panel.

[0161] Since the first door 19 can be provided on the front panel of the first processing device 10, the length of the first housing 11 in the width direction is longer than the length direction of the first housing 11 in the space between the first door 19 and the upper end of the front panel. Therefore, considering this structure, the output section 110 can be formed along the width direction of the first housing 11 and is configured to transmit more information to the user through the wider panel.

[0162] on the other hand, Figure 5 Shown from the front view Figure 4 The image shows the appearance of the garment processing device 1. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 may include a first housing 11, and the second processing device 20 may include a second housing 21. However, as needed, the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 may be housed inside an integrated housing.

[0163] The first processing device 10 may be disposed above the second processing device 20. The first processing device 10 may include a control panel 100, while the second processing device 20 may not include an additional control panel 100.

[0164] The first processing device 10 may include a first clothing inlet 18 for receiving clothing, and the second processing device 20 may include a second clothing inlet 28 for receiving clothing. However, the first clothing inlet 18 and the second clothing inlet 28 are not necessarily required to be exposed to the outside.

[0165] For example, in Figure 5In the garment processing device 1 shown, the front of the first processing device 10 may be provided with a first garment inlet 18. Although not shown in the figure, the top surface of the second processing device 20 may be provided with a second garment inlet 28. The detailed structure of the second processing device 20 will be described later.

[0166] The first garment inlet 18 and the first door 19 of the first processing device 10 can be located on the front and facing the user. The control panel 100 can be configured to be positioned higher up than the first door 19.

[0167] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the volume of the first processing device 10 can be larger than that of the second processing device 20. That is, the amount of fabric that the first processing device 10 can process can be greater than that of the second processing device 20.

[0168] Therefore, the height of the first processing device 10 can be greater than the height of the second processing device 20. The volume of the first roller 13 can be larger than the volume of the second roller 23. Users can choose to use either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20, or use both simultaneously, depending on the amount of clothing to be processed.

[0169] on the other hand, Figure 6 This is a diagram showing a second processing device 20 disposed below the first processing device 10 in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0170] When the second processing device 20 is disposed below the first processing device 10, that is, when the second processing device 20 is configured to support the load of the first processing device 10, the second processing device 20 may be configured as the same front-entry type as the first processing device 10, or it may be a top-entry type including a device drawer 40 extending forward from the second housing 21.

[0171] Figure 6 A second processing device 20 is shown, comprising a device drawer 40 that is introduced into or drawn out of the second housing 21. The second processing device 20 may include a second housing 21, a device drawer 40, a second outer container 22, and a second receiving section.

[0172] The second receiving section 23 can be disposed inside the second box 21 and can hold clothing. The second receiving section 23 can be disposed in various forms. For example, the second receiving section 23 can be in the form of a basket disposed in the second door 29, equivalent to a second roller 23 disposed inside the second outer barrel 22, etc., and multiple sections can also be disposed.

[0173] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second receiving portion may include a second roller 23. A space for accommodating the device drawer 40 may be formed inside the second housing 21, and a second outer tub 22 and a second roller 23 may be disposed inside the device drawer 40. A second clothing inlet 28 for inserting clothing may be provided on the top surface of the device drawer 40.

[0174] on the other hand, Figure 7 It is shown Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the interior of the second processing unit 20 shown. Although Figure 7 A second processing device 20 in the form of a washing machine is shown, but this is only for illustrative purposes, and the second processing device 20 is not necessarily limited to a washing machine.

[0175] For example, the second processing device 20 can be configured as a dryer that omits the second outer tub 22, or it can be configured as a washer-dryer that also includes a heater. However, for ease of explanation, unless otherwise mentioned, it will be referred to as such below. Figure 7 The second processing device 20 will be described with the structure shown in the figure as the center.

[0176] The second processing device 20 may include a second housing 21 and a device drawer 40. The second housing 21 may be disposed below the first housing 11 and support the load of the first housing 11. In addition, the device drawer 40 may be moved rearward to be housed inside the second housing 21, or moved forward to be extended out of the second housing 21.

[0177] An opening for the device drawer 40 to move can be formed on the front of the second housing 21. The second housing 21 can be a drawer-shaped processing device with a length in the height direction that is less than its length in the width direction.

[0178] The front of the device drawer 40 may be provided with a handle for the user to grip. The user can grasp the handle on the front of the device drawer 40, which is housed inside the second housing 21, and pull out the device drawer 40.

[0179] The second outer tub 22 and the second roller 23 can be disposed in the device drawer 40. At least a portion of the second outer tub 22 and the second roller 23 can be extended outward from the second housing 21 together with the device drawer 40. The second outer tub 22 can be configured to contain water internally, and the second roller 23 can be rotatably disposed inside the second outer tub 22 and can be configured to contain clothing inserted through the second clothing inlet 28.

[0180] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 may be of the front-entry type, and the second processing device 20 may be of the top-entry type. The first clothing inlet 18 of the first processing device 10 may be located on the front of the first housing 11, and the second clothing inlet 28 of the second processing device 20 may be located on the top surface of the device drawer 40.

[0181] A second door 29 for opening and closing the second clothing inlet 28 may be provided on the top surface of the device drawer 40. However, it is not necessary to be limited to this, and the second clothing inlet 28 of the second processing device 20 may also be located on the front of the second housing 21.

[0182] The second processing device 20 may include a second drive unit 24. The second drive unit 24 may be fixed to the second outer barrel 22, the second housing 21, or the device drawer 40. The second drive unit 24 may be connected to the second roller 23 and cause the second roller 23 to rotate.

[0183] The second processing device 20 may include a second water supply unit 25. The second water supply unit 25 may be connected to the outside of the second housing 21 and receive water. The second water supply unit 25 may be connected to the first processing device 10 or an external water source and receive water.

[0184] The second processing device 20 may include a second detergent supply unit 26. The second detergent supply unit 26 may be configured to supply detergent to the interior of the second outer tub 22 for performing processing process CO in the second processing device 20.

[0185] The second detergent supply unit 26 can store detergent separately from the first detergent supply unit 16 or receive detergent from the first detergent supply unit 16 and supply it to the second outer tub 22.

[0186] The second water supply unit 25 can be directly connected to the second outer tub 22 and supply water to the inside of the second outer tub 22, or connected to the second detergent supply unit 26 and supply water to the second detergent supply unit 26. The second detergent supply unit 26 can supply water and detergent together to the inside of the second outer tub 22.

[0187] The second processing device 20 may include a second drainage section 27, which may be configured to drain water inside the second outer tank 22 to the outside of the second housing 21.

[0188] on the other hand, Figure 8 This is a conceptual diagram that schematically illustrates the connection relationship between the control unit 70, the first processing device 10, and the second processing device 20 in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0189] In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 70 may be provided as a single unit or as a plurality of units. For example, the control unit 70 may be provided only in either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20, or it may be defined as including a first control unit 70 provided in the first processing device 10 and a second control unit 70 provided in the second processing device 20.

[0190] The control unit 70 can be configured as a single unit or multiple units as needed within any processing device. For example, multiple control units 70 can be configured to control different power-consuming devices.

[0191] For example, the control unit 70 may be configured as a plurality of drive control units 70 for controlling drive units, water supply control units 70 for controlling water supply units, drainage control units 70 for controlling drainage units, and panel control units 70 for controlling control panels 100.

[0192] Furthermore, the control unit 70 can be defined as a plurality of units distinguished from the perspective of control processing.

[0193] For example, the control unit 70 may include at least one of a storage unit for storing information, a processing unit for processing information, and a communication unit for performing wired or wireless communication.

[0194] That is, the control unit 70 in this invention can be referred to as a single object, but as needed, it can be understood as a collective term for a plurality of control units 70, both from a structural and control function perspective.

[0195] The control unit 70 can control the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. The control unit 70 may be provided in either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20, or it may be provided in each of them.

[0196] The control unit 70 can be directly or indirectly connected to the first roller 13 of the first processing device 10 and the second roller 23 of the second processing device 20, and execute the first process C1 by rotating the first roller 13 or the second process C2 by rotating the second roller 23.

[0197] The control unit 70 can be connected to the output unit 110 provided on the control panel 100 and control the screen D1 output by the output unit 110. The screen D1 output from the output unit 110 will be described in detail later.

[0198] on the other hand, Figure 9 A control panel 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The garment handling apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an input unit 120 and an output unit as described above. The input unit 120 and the output unit may be provided in the control panel 100, but are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0199] The output unit can output various types of information, such as auditory and visual information, to provide to the user. For example, the output unit may include a speaker that outputs sound to provide information, and may include a screen output device that outputs a screen D1 to provide information to the user.

[0200] For ease of explanation, the following description will be based on the premise that the output unit 110 includes a display and is configured to output the image D1. Of course, it may also include the aforementioned speaker, etc.

[0201] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit 110 can output various types of images D1. The control unit 70 can pre-store various types of images D1 for output from the output unit 110. The control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to change the images D1 output from the output unit 110.

[0202] In one embodiment of the present invention, the screen D1 output from the output unit 110 may include a first device screen related to the first processing device 10 and a second device screen related to the second processing device 20. Additionally, the screen D1 may include a simultaneous screen D40 that displays information related to the first processing device 10 and information related to the second processing device 20 together.

[0203] On the other hand, the plurality of screens D1 output from the output unit 110 can also be distinguished according to the information displayed. For example, the screens D1 may include: a start screen D10, which provides startup information for the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20; a process selection screen D20, which displays the executable processing process C0 in the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20; an option display screen, which displays option information for the processing process C0; an option setting screen, which is used to set any one of the plurality of options for the processing process C0; and a process progress screen D30, which displays the progress information of the processing process C0 that is being executed in the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20, etc.

[0204] On the other hand, the plurality of screens D1, which are distinguished based on the displayed information, can be further divided according to the processing device. For example, the process selection screen D20 can be divided into a first process selection screen D20 that displays the first process C1 of the first processing device 10 and a second process selection screen D20 that displays the second process C2 of the second processing device 20.

[0205] The process progress screen D30 may include a first process progress screen D30 that displays the progress information of the first process C1 and a second process progress screen D30 that displays the progress information of the second process C2.

[0206] The control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to output a first device screen related to the first processing device 10, a second device screen related to the second processing device 20, or a simultaneous screen D40 that displays information from the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 together.

[0207] In addition, the control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to output any one of the plurality of screens D1, such as start screen D10, process selection screen D20, and process progress screen D30, according to the power status of the plurality of processing devices or the progress status of each processing process C0.

[0208] The input unit 120 can be configured to receive user commands. For example, the input unit 120 can generate input signals based on user operations, and these input signals can be transmitted to the control unit 70 and converted into various user commands.

[0209] In one embodiment of the present invention, various items can be displayed on the screen D1 of the output unit 110. These various items can be displayed in a way that allows selection on the screen, and the input unit 120 can receive user instructions for the user to select any item displayed on the screen D1.

[0210] For example, the input unit 120 may be provided on the output unit 110 and configured to detect touch signals from a user on the screen D1. That is, the input unit 120 may be equivalent to a touch film or the like provided on the display that outputs the screen D1 from the output unit 110.

[0211] In one embodiment of the present invention, the input unit 120 and the output unit 110 may be respectively provided in one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. Alternatively, the input unit 120 and the output unit 110 may be provided together in either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20.

[0212] On the other hand, one embodiment of the present invention may include a power button 130 and an execution stop button 140. The plurality of buttons may be configured as mechanical or touch-sensitive, or other various types.

[0213] The power button 130 can be configured to turn the power on or off to the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20. The execute / stop button 140 can be configured to allow the user to command the execution of the first process C1 of the first processing device 10 and / or the second process C2 of the second processing device 20, or to command the cessation of the first process C1 of the first processing device 10 and / or the second process C2 of the second processing device 20.

[0214] A power button 130 and an execution stop button 140 may be provided for the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 respectively. However, in one embodiment of the present invention, the power button 130 and the execution stop button 140 may be provided only for either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20.

[0215] For example, if the power button 130 and the execution stop button 140 are provided in the first processing device 10, the second processing device 20 may not have the power button 130 and the execution stop button 140. Alternatively, the first processing device 10 may each have only one power button 130 and one execution stop button 140.

[0216] In this configuration, a power button 130 can be used to change the power state of both the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. The power button 130 can adjust the power supply of the user-selected object in both the first and second processing devices 10 and 20.

[0217] Additionally, the execution stop button 140 can be used to change whether the first process C1 or the second process C2 is executed or stopped. The execution stop button 140 can change whether the processes of user-selected objects in the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are executed or stopped.

[0218] On the other hand, in a clothing processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, there may be no device switching button, which is used to switch between a first device screen associated with the first processing device 10 and a second device screen associated with the second processing device 20 in the output unit 110.

[0219] As described below, in one embodiment of the present invention, the user can select either the first processing device 10 related mode or the second processing device 20 related mode displayed in the output unit 110, thereby determining the processing device displayed on the screen D1.

[0220] On the other hand, the output section 110 and / or the input section 120 may be provided on the front panel of the first housing 11 or the second housing 21. The front panel may be provided with the aforementioned first clothing inlet 18 or second clothing inlet 28, and may be provided with a first door 19 or a second door 29.

[0221] As an example, when the first processing device 10 is provided with the output section 110 and / or the input section 120, the output section 110 and / or the input section 120 may be arranged above the first door 19 in the front panel. The control panel 100 may generally have a shape that extends along the width direction of the first housing 11; however, the extension length of the control panel 100 may be less than the width of the first housing 11.

[0222] However, the location of the output section 110 and / or the input section 120 is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the output section 110 and / or the input section 120 may be located at the first door 19 instead of at the front panel.

[0223] When the control panel 100 is installed at the first door 19, the substrate, external panel, input section 120, output section 110, etc. constituting the control panel 100 can all be installed at the first door 19.

[0224] When the second processing device 20 is provided with an output section 110 and / or an input section 120, the output section 110 and / or the input section 120 may also be provided on the front panel of the second housing 21 or the second door 29.

[0225] On the other hand, the power button 130, the execute / stop button 140, and the output unit 110 can be provided on the control panel 100. For example, the power button 130 and the execute / stop button 140 can be respectively arranged on both sides of the output unit 110, which includes a display and outputs a screen.

[0226] A power button 130 may be arranged on one side of the output section 110, and an execution / stop button 140 may be arranged on the other side of the output section 110. Based on the periphery of the control panel 100, the power button 130, the execution / stop button 140, and the output section 110 may be located within the control panel 100, and the colors of the power button 130 and the execution / stop button 140 may be the same as or similar to the color of the control panel 100.

[0227] On the other hand, the power button 130 can be located on either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 and can be operated by the user. Therefore, the user can participate in the power control of multiple processing devices through a single operation, thereby increasing ease of use.

[0228] Furthermore, the stop button 140 can be installed in either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 and operated by the user. Therefore, as described below, the process status of the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20 can be confirmed through the output unit 110, and the process can be stopped or executed if it is stopped, thereby enabling intuitive and convenient operation.

[0229] Furthermore, the power button 130 and the execution / stop button 140, which are operated by the user, can be located together in either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20. Therefore, the user does not need to remember additional locations and can control execution / stop and power through a single processing device, thus avoiding confusion.

[0230] on the other hand, Figure 10 The operation process of a clothing processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention and the screen D1 of the output unit 110 according to the operation process are conceptually shown.

[0231] First, when power is applied via the power button 130, the garment handling device 1 can use the control unit 70 to determine the normal state of various components, and execute the start process P1, which prepares the components for the execution process. The output unit 110 can output a start screen D10 to the user to notify the start process P1.

[0232] After the start process P1 ends, the control unit 70 can execute the process selection process P2. The control unit 70 can pre-store a plurality of processing processes C0 for processing clothing, and in the process selection process P2, the user can select any one of the plurality of processing processes C0.

[0233] Furthermore, during the process selection process P2, the user can adjust various options for a process. The output unit 110 can output an option display screen providing option information during the process selection process P2. Additionally, the output unit 110 can output an option setting screen during the process selection process P2, specifying the setting value of any option among the options for the currently executing process.

[0234] If any of the processing processes C0 in the process selection process P2 is in the execution object state, and the execution stop button 140 is pressed, the control unit 70 can execute the process execution process P3 of the processing process C0.

[0235] In the process P3, the control unit 70 can execute the processing process C0, which determines the options, etc., through the process selection process P2, and the output unit 110 can output a process progress screen D30 that displays the progress status of the corresponding processing process C0.

[0236] on the other hand, Figure 11 A start screen D10 output from the output unit 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The start screen D10 may include an image notifying the user of the power applied or comprehensive information for executing the processing process C0.

[0237] Figure 11The screen D1 shown corresponds to the welcome screen in the start screen D10 that notifies the application of power to the clothing handling device 1. The welcome screen can be screen D1 output from the output unit 110 at the initial stage of power application to the clothing handling device 1. The welcome screen can include various phrases and images that create a sense of intimacy with the user or to notify them of the power application.

[0238] Figure 12 An example of a process selection screen D20 is shown. The process selection screen D20 can display the name of the process C0 that is selected for execution from among a plurality of processing processes C0.

[0239] Specifically, the process selection screen D20 can display at least a portion of a plurality of processing processes C0. The process selection screen D20 can be displayed such that the user can select a process item D103 corresponding to each of the plurality of processing processes C0.

[0240] The user can use user commands through the input unit 120 to make any one of the plurality of processing processes C0 displayed on the process selection screen D20 the execution target.

[0241] In the process selection screen D20, multiple process items D103 can be arranged along one direction. For example, multiple process items D103 can be arranged along the width, height, or diagonal direction of the housing 11.

[0242] Process items D103 other than the execution object may be configured on one and / or the other side of the execution object. Execution objects in a plurality of process items D103 may be displayed as having a larger size than the remaining objects.

[0243] For example, such as Figure 12 As shown, multiple processing processes C0 can be displayed on the process selection screen D20, and any one of them can have a larger size than the remaining processes and be displayed as the execution target in the center. The user can change the processing process C0 that is the execution target by operating the input unit 120, for example by inputting a touch signal of the sliding output unit 110.

[0244] On the other hand, as described above, each process selection screen D20 can display a process item D103 that displays the processing process C0. The process item D103 has a border, so it can be configured to allow the user to visually identify the process item D103.

[0245] Additionally, process item D103 may also include colors or images that are different from the rest of the process item D103 in screen D1.

[0246] The process item D103 may include a process name D104 that displays the name of the corresponding processing process C0, and may include an estimated time D105 that displays the estimated time required when the corresponding processing process C0 is executed.

[0247] On the other hand, if a user instruction, input signal, or touch signal for selecting the process item D103 is transmitted to the control unit 70 via the input unit 120, the control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to output an option display screen that displays option information for the corresponding processing process C0.

[0248] The user can select process item D103 and output the option display screen. The user can select any one of the multiple options displayed on the option display screen to change the setting value of the corresponding option.

[0249] On the other hand, the process selection screen D20 can display a mode selection item D51, which is used to output a plurality of modes that can be selected on the screen from the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0250] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20 can operate in at least one mode. For example, the first processing device 10 can operate in any one of the following modes: washing mode M11 for performing a washing process C11 for washing clothes, drying mode M12 for performing a drying process C12, and washing and drying mode M13 for performing a washing and drying process C13. The second processing device 20 can also operate in at least one mode.

[0251] The process selection screen D20 can display a plurality of processing processes C0 according to the currently operating mode of a plurality of modes included in the first processing unit 10 and the second processing unit 20. For example, Figure 12 The image shows a process selection screen D20 that displays the washing and drying process C13 according to the washing and drying mode M13 when the first processing device 10 is selected.

[0252] The mode selection item D51 can display the name of the currently operating mode. If mode selection item D51 is selected, the control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to output a mode selection screen D50 displaying the selection of each of the plurality of modes. The plurality of modes will be described in detail later.

[0253] On the other hand, considering the limited size of screen D1, only a portion of the multiple processing processes C0 set in the control unit 70 can be displayed in the process selection screen D20. Figure 12A process selection screen D20 is shown, displaying a portion of the washing and drying process C13 according to washing and drying mode M13.

[0254] Users can change the processing process C0 displayed on the process selection screen D20 by sliding the input signal on screen D1, etc.

[0255] However, in the corresponding mode, if there are a large number of processing processes C0 stored in the control unit 70, it may be inconvenient for the user to check the multiple processing processes C0 as a whole by swiping or other means.

[0256] Therefore, the output unit 110 can display a process query item D101, which is used to output a number of processing processes C0 that can be selected more than the number of processing processes C0 displayed at one time in the process selection screen D20.

[0257] If the process query item D101 is selected by the user, the output unit 110 can display a plurality of user-provided processing processes C0 on the screen, which is more than the number of processing processes C0 displayed in the process selection screen D20, according to the current mode.

[0258] For example, if process query item D101 is selected, the output unit 110 can selectively display all currently available multiple processing processes C0. If the number of processing processes C0 is too large, the multiple processing processes C0 can also be displayed on the screen in multiple page formats.

[0259] On the other hand, setting item D102 can be displayed on the process selection screen D20. If the user selects setting item D102, a setting screen for setting the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 can be output on the screen.

[0260] Indicator D110 can be displayed on the process selection screen D20. Indicator D110 serves as an indicator of the status of the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20, and can be displayed in a manner corresponding to information used to notify the user.

[0261] The indicator D110 displayed on the screen can be displayed as a plurality of indicators representing different information from each other. For example, the plurality of indicators D110 can display various kinds of device information such as communication status information and reservation status information.

[0262] on the other hand, Figure 13A process progress screen D30 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. When any one of the processing processes C0 in the process selection screen D20 is displayed as the execution target, and the execution stop button 140 is operated, or when the execution stop button 140 is operated in the option display screen for any processing process C0, the control unit 70 can execute the corresponding processing process C0, and the output unit 110 can output the process progress screen D30 displaying the progress information of the corresponding processing process C0.

[0263] The process progress screen D30 may include the aforementioned mode selection item D51, setting item D102, and indicator D110. Additionally, the process progress screen D30 may display the aforementioned process item D103, which may include: process name D104, displaying the name of the currently running processing process C0; remaining time D106, the time remaining until the currently executing processing process C0 ends; schedule description D107, describing the currently executing schedule within the processing process C0; and a time display unit D108, displaying the progress of the processing process C0 up to the present.

[0264] The process item D103 can be configured in the center of the process progress screen D30 and intuitively display the progress information of the currently running process C0 to the user.

[0265] The time display unit D108 can distinguish between processed trips and remaining trips or the time consumed and remaining time up to the present in a specific line corresponding to the entire processing process C0, so that the user can easily confirm the remaining trips or remaining time.

[0266] on the other hand, Figure 14 The configuration of a simultaneous screen D40 is shown, which displays information about the first process of the first processing unit 10 and the second process of the second processing unit 20 through an output unit 110.

[0267] At the same time, screen D40 can display on one screen the progress information of the first process executed in the first processing device 10 and the information of the second process executed in the second processing device 20.

[0268] The progress information of the first process executed in the first processing device 10 and the progress information of the second process executed in the second processing device 20 of the simultaneous screen D40 can be configured in a direction different from the direction in which the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are configured.

[0269] For ease of explanation, the configuration direction of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 will be defined as the first direction, and the direction in which the execution information of the first process and the execution information of the second process are configured will be defined as the second direction.

[0270] The first direction and the second direction can be set to be the same as each other, or they can be set to be different from each other as needed. For example, the first direction can be set to be perpendicular to the ground, and the second direction can be set to be parallel to the ground.

[0271] The garment handling device can process garments through a receiving section that houses the garments. Considering the configuration of the components of the garment handling device, it can be configured such that its length in the longitudinal direction is greater than its width in the transverse direction.

[0272] On the other hand, when the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are arranged and used in a defined space, since the area used is minimal, the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be arranged in a direction perpendicular to the ground.

[0273] As an example, when the first processing device 10 is located above the second processing device 20, the output section 110 is usually recognizable by the user in a standing position. The output section 110 can be arranged on the front of the housing that forms the appearance of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 or on the top of the first processing device 10 to ensure visibility.

[0274] In particular, considering the average height of users, when the first processing device 10 is positioned above the second processing device 20, an output section 110 may be arranged between the upper end of the front panel of the first housing 11 forming the appearance of the first processing device 10 and the first door 19 of the first processing device 10 opening and closing first input port.

[0275] As described above, when the output portion 110 is disposed at the upper end of the first door 19 and the front panel, considering the structure of the first door 19 and the front panel, it is structurally advantageous for the output portion 110 to extend along the width direction of the first housing 11, so that it can extend along the width direction of the first housing 11.

[0276] Typically, considering the user's text recognition direction, the direction of writing text can be right vertical or left horizontal, and recognition can be performed from top to bottom or from left to right. Therefore, when the first processing device 10 is located above the second processing device 20, the information of the first processing device 10 can be set on the left side, and the information of the second processing device 20 can be set on the right side.

[0277] Therefore, even if the configuration direction of each processing device and the progress information of each process of the output unit 110 are configured in different directions, the user can intuitively identify, judge and operate them.

[0278] On the other hand, the first area D41, which displays the progress information of the first process of the first processing device 10, and the second area D42, which displays the progress information of the second process of the second processing device 20, can be displayed on the simultaneous screen D40.

[0279] To prevent user confusion, the first region D41 and the second region D42 can be identified by dividing the boundary item D43 between the first region D41 and the second region D42.

[0280] The boundary item D43 can be set as an item that divides the first region D41 and the second region D42 in space.

[0281] When the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are configured in a first direction, and the first region D41 and the second region D42 are configured in a second direction, the boundary item D43 can extend along the first direction and divide the first region D41 and the second region D42.

[0282] Therefore, users can intuitively know that the first region D41 and the second region D42 correspond to the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, respectively, by directly observing the configuration direction of the processing devices.

[0283] Furthermore, a first process item D1031 can be displayed in the first area D41, which displays the progress information of the first process being executed in the first processing device 10. A second process item D1032 can be displayed in the second area D42, which displays the progress information of the second process being executed in the second processing device 20.

[0284] The first process item D1031 and the second process item D1032 include circular borders that respectively display the progress information of the first process or the progress information of the second process, thus clearly showing their boundaries.

[0285] Process item D103 has a border, therefore, process item D103 can be configured to be recognizable by the user's naked eye.

[0286] Additionally, process item D103 may include colors or images that are different from the parts of screen D1 other than process item D103.

[0287] The process item D103 may include a process name D104 that displays the name of the corresponding processing process C0, and may include an estimated time required D105 that displays the estimated time required when executing the corresponding processing process C0.

[0288] On the other hand, if a user instruction, input signal, or touch signal for selecting the process item D103 is transmitted to the control unit 70 via the input unit 120, the control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to output an option display screen that displays option information for the corresponding processing process C0.

[0289] Users can select process item D103 to output the option display screen, and select any one of the multiple options displayed on the option display screen to change the setting value for the corresponding option.

[0290] As an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 14 A first process execution screen D30, which displays first process information of the first processing device 10, is displayed in the first area D41, and a second process execution screen D1, which displays second process information of the second processing device 20, is displayed in the second area D42.

[0291] The process execution screen D1 can record the mode of each processing device and the name of the process that can be executed in each mode, and can display the estimated time required for each process D105, the remaining time D106, the process description D107, etc.

[0292] Furthermore, as an embodiment of the present invention, a first indicator D1101 may be displayed in the first area D41, displaying setting information or status information of the first processing device 10; and a second indicator D1102 may be displayed in the second area D42, displaying setting information or status information of the second processing device 20. The indicator D110 can be displayed in any area to show the overall status information or setting information of the garment processing device 1.

[0293] The indicators D110 in each area can be configured to display the same status information or the same setting information sequentially. Furthermore, their order can be the same as the configuration of the indicators D110 displayed in a separate trip screen D1.

[0294] The number of indicators D110 can be set so that the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are different from each other, and can consist of fewer indicators D110 than the number displayed when a single process is in progress. Furthermore, the types of modes being performed in each processing device can be set to be different from each other.

[0295] As an example, the indicator D110 area can display status information or setting information such as WI-FI, remote control, door locking, voice recognition, automatic detergent supply, etc. It can also display or not display the shape of unset information in the indicator D110 area according to the setting status.

[0296] In addition, the indicator D110, which displays status information or setting information for connection in progress or connection status, can display this information through motion effects, allowing users to efficiently identify the status information or setting information.

[0297] As an embodiment of the present invention, the indicator D110 does not necessarily have to be represented by text, but can also be represented by shapes or icons corresponding to the plurality of status information or setting information respectively.

[0298] on the other hand, Figure 15 The output unit 110 screen D1 shows a transition from the process execution screen D30 of the first processing device 10 to the mode selection screen D50, and then the process selection screen of the second processing device 20 is selected for the executable mode of the second processing device 20.

[0299] Figure 16 (a) in the image is screen D30, which displays the progress information of the washing process executed in washing mode M11. Figure 16 (b) in the image refers to the mode selection screen D50 output when the process is selected using mode selection option D51 in screen D30. Figure 16 (c) is the process selection screen D20 of the second processing device 20 output by the second processing device 20 of the selection mode selection screen D50.

[0300] Additionally, the mode selection option D51 can be displayed on the process progress screen D30. The mode selection option D51 displayed on the process progress screen D30 may have the same characteristics as the mode selection option D51 on the process selection screen D20 described above.

[0301] As described above, the present invention may include a first processing device 10 and a second processing device 20. The first processing device 10 may include a first roller 13 for holding clothes, and the second processing device 20 may include a second roller 23 for holding clothes.

[0302] The output unit 110 can be provided on the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 and output the screen D1. However, the output unit 110 can also be provided separately outside the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 or provided on another processing device.

[0303] Figure 15 (a) shows a first process execution screen D30 displaying the washing and drying process of the first processing unit 10 in selected washing and drying mode M13. The user can select mode selection item D51 on the first process execution screen D30 and output mode selection screen D50. If mode selection item D51 is selected, multiple modes executed in each processing unit can be displayed on screen D1 in a selectable manner.

[0304] As an embodiment of the present invention, if only a single mode is executed in the second processing device 20, the name of the mode executed in the second processing device 20 can be replaced with the name of the second processing device 20. For ease of explanation, since the second processing device 20 executes a single mode, the plurality of modes executed in the second processing device 20 in the mode selection screen D50 are replaced with the name of the second processing device 20.

[0305] Selectable state T1 indicates that the corresponding operating mode M1 can be displayed or the screen D1 displaying information of the second processing device 20 can be output by the user. Unselectable state T2 indicates that the corresponding display state cannot be selected because the corresponding operating mode M1 or the screen D1 of the second processing device 20 cannot be output.

[0306] For example, in the first processing device 10, while executing a process according to any one of the plurality of operating modes M1, the remaining parts of the plurality of operating modes M1 may be displayed as an unselectable state T2.

[0307] That is, if the first processing device 10 has already executed the process of any one of the selectable plurality of operating modes M1, it cannot execute the process of the remaining operating modes M1. Therefore, in this case, the remaining operating modes M1 can be equivalent to the unselectable state T2.

[0308] The multiple operating modes M1 displayed by the mode selection item D51 and the second processing device 20 display selectable state T1 and non-selectable state T2 in various ways.

[0309] Reference Figure 15 (b) In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20 can be displayed with different brightness levels in the selectable state T1 and the non-selectable state T2, respectively.

[0310] For example, selectable objects can be displayed with a brighter brightness than non-selectable objects. However, the distinction between selectable and non-selectable objects does not necessarily have to be based on a brightness difference; they can also be distinguished by different colors or additional markings as needed. The mode selection item D51 can be displayed as either the operating mode M1 or any of the currently selected names in the second processing device 20.

[0311] exist Figure 15 (a) shows the process screen D30 of the first processing device 10 operating in the washing and drying mode M13. The mode selection item D51 may include the phrase "washing and drying" and output it to display the name of the washing and drying mode M13.

[0312] However, the mode selection item D51 does not necessarily have to represent the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20 in words, but can also be represented in the form of shapes or icons corresponding to the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20 respectively.

[0313] That is, the mode selection item D51 can be displayed as a shape that includes either the operating mode M1 or the currently selected one of the second processing device 20.

[0314] Figure 15 (b) shows the first processing device 10 operating in a single operating mode M1, while the mode selection screen D50 only displays the appearance of one operating mode M1 of the first processing device 10.

[0315] Reference Figure 15 In (b), the first processing device 10 can operate in any of a plurality of operating modes M1 that provide the user with different processing processes, and the output unit 110 can output a mode selection screen D50 that displays in a manner that allows selection of any of the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20.

[0316] The output unit 110 can output the mode selection screen D50 when the mode selection item D51 is selected. As described below, the mode selection item D51 can also be displayed in a screen D1 other than the process selection screen D20. When the user inputs the selection of the mode selection item D51, the control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to output the mode selection screen D50.

[0317] On the other hand, the mode selection screen of the D50 can be output completely separately from the previous screen, or as... Figure 15 As shown in (b) above, the mode selection screen D50 is output overlaid on the previous screen. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the mode selection screen D50 can be output overlaid on the process selection screen D20, which can have transparency for user identification.

[0318] Therefore, in the background of the mode selection screen D50, the previous screen D1, such as the process screen D30, can be displayed in a blurred form. The transparency of the mode selection screen D50 can be varied. In one embodiment of the present invention, the user can easily understand what the previous screen D1 is through the transparent mode selection screen D50.

[0319] On the other hand, objects displayed in the previous screen in the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20 can be displayed in the mode selection screen D50 in a manner that distinguishes them from the remaining objects.

[0320] For example, the object displayed in the previous screen in the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20 may be marked with a selected marker D52. That is, the object corresponding to the previous screen before the output mode selection screen D50 in the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20 may be marked with a selected marker D52 in the mode selection screen D50. Figure 15 In (b), as Figure 15 The washing mode M11 of the object shown in (a) is marked as selected by the marker D52.

[0321] In addition, such as Figure 15 As shown in (a), in the mode selection screen D50 output when the washing process C11 of the washing mode M11 is in progress, the washing mode M11 can be displayed as a process in progress indicating that the corresponding process is being executed, and the remaining processes are displayed as non-in progress.

[0322] That is, in the mode selection screen D50, the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20 can be distinguished and displayed as the process in progress and the non-processing state of the clothing process.

[0323] For example, the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20 may each have different shapes in the process in progress state and the non-process in progress state, respectively.

[0324] Figure 15 (b) shows an object that is appended with a running marker D54 to indicate the state in which the process is executing, while the remaining objects do not have the running marker D54.

[0325] However, the distinction between a process in progress and a non-in progress state does not necessarily have to be formed by the running status D54; it is sufficient to form a display difference that is recognizable to the user.

[0326] on the other hand, Figure 15 The washing mode screen in (b) is the state of the washing process C11 in which washing mode M11 is being executed, so washing mode M11 in the plurality of operating modes M1 is displayed as an unselectable state T2. However, since the second processing device 20 is not in the state of executing a process, it can be displayed as a selectable state T1.

[0327] For reference Figure 15 In (b), if washing mode M11 is selected again, the process will return to the washing process C11 process screen D30 according to the washing mode M11, that is, Figure 15 The process shown in (a) is on screen D30.

[0328] On the other hand, as described above, the plurality of operating modes M1 may include a first mode, a second mode, a third mode, etc. The first mode may be a washing mode M11, the second mode may be a drying mode M12, and the third mode may be a washing and drying mode M13.

[0329] Through the control unit 70, the first processing device 10 can perform a washing process for washing clothes in washing mode M11, perform a drying process for drying clothes in drying mode M12, and perform a washing and drying process that continuously washes and dries clothes in washing and drying mode M13.

[0330] In one embodiment of the present invention, when the first processing device 10 can operate in washing mode M11, the first processing device 10 may have the first drum 13 rotatably arranged inside in order to perform the washing process, and includes a first outer tub 12 for containing water and a first detergent supply unit 16 connected to the outer tub and supplying detergent to the outer tub, etc.

[0331] When the first processing device 10 is operating in drying mode M12, the first processing device 10 may include a heating unit 30 for supplying heated air to the interior of the first drum 13. Such a configurational inclusion relationship also applies to the second processing device 20.

[0332] The user selects any one of the multiple operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20 displayed by selecting mode selection item D51, thereby enabling the output unit 110 to output the corresponding item's process execution screen D30, etc.

[0333] Figure 15 (c) shows Figure 15 (b) Select and output the process selection screen D20 of the second processing device 20 in the mode selection screen D50.

[0334] In the process execution screen D30 for the first processing device 10, if the second processing device 20 is selected by the mode selection item D51, the output unit 110 can output a process selection screen D20 displaying a plurality of processing processes C0 executed in the second processing device 20.

[0335] That is, when the first processing device 10 is executing processing process C0 and the second processing device 20 is executing processing process C0, if the mode selection item D51 is selected in the process execution screen D30 of the first processing device 10, the plurality of operation modes M1 can be displayed as process execution state T3 or unselectable state T2, and the second processing device 20 can be displayed as selectable state T1.

[0336] If the second processing device 20 is selected in the mode selection screen D50, the process selection screen D20 of the second processing device 20 can be output. That is, the user can select any of the plurality of operating modes M1 for the first processing device 10 to command the execution of the processing process C0, and select the second processing device 20 using the mode selection item D51 in the process execution screen D30 of the first processing device 10, so as to output the process selection screen D20 of the second processing device 20.

[0337] By issuing an instruction to select and execute any one of the processing processes C0 in the process selection screen D20 of the second processing device 20, the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can simultaneously execute different processing processes C0.

[0338] While the first processing device 10 is executing a first process as an executable processing process C0, if any of the second processes executable by the second processing device 20 is selected and executed in the process selection screen D20 of the second processing device 20, the output unit 110 can output the simultaneous screen D40 to easily convey to the user the progress information of the processing processes C0 executed by the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 respectively.

[0339] A plurality of modes executed in the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 are selectively displayed in the mode selection screen D50. The plurality of modes may include at least one first mode M1 executed in the first processing device 10 and at least one second mode M2 ​​executed in the second processing device 20.

[0340] The at least one first mode M1 and the at least one second mode M2 ​​in the mode selection screen D50 can be aligned side by side with the first direction. The user can identify that the first mode M1 is a mode operable in the first processing device 10 and the second mode M2 ​​is a mode operable in the second processing device 20 by recognizing the configuration of the processing devices according to the respective configurations.

[0341] In addition, the mode selection screen distinguishes between the first mode M1 and the second mode M2 ​​by displaying a separator D56 between the first mode M1 and the second mode M2, thereby enabling the user to differentiate between the first mode M1 and the second mode M2.

[0342] The separator D56 may have an elongated shape extending along a direction traversing the first direction between the first mode M1 and the second mode M2.

[0343] That is, the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20 in the mode selection screen D50 can be displayed separately from each other. For example, the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20 can be arranged separately to form a blank area between them. In addition, a separator D56 can be provided between the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20 to distinguish them.

[0344] The separator D56 can have various shapes. For example, the separator D56 can have an elongated shape disposed between a plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20. The separate display (D56) can have an elongated shape extending along the width direction of the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20.

[0345] The output unit 110 can output a first device screen that displays the information of the first process as a whole screen and a second device screen that displays the information of the second process as a whole screen. In the first device screen and the second device screen, the mode selection item D51 for outputting the mode selection screen D50 is displayed in a selectable manner. Therefore, after operating the progress information of a single processing device, the user can easily start the process or operation progress information of other processing devices through the mode selection screen D50.

[0346] on the other hand, Figure 16 The mode selection screen D50 is shown, which is output when the mode selection option D51 is selected on screen D40. Figure 18 (a) shows what it looks like when screen D40 displays two mode selection options D51 at the same time. Figure 18 (b) shows the mode selection screen D50 of the mode selection item D51 for selecting the output of information from the first processing device 10 in the first output area D41. Figure 18 (c) shows the mode selection screen D50 for selecting mode selection option D51 for outputting the second region D42.

[0347] In one embodiment of the present invention, the simultaneous screen D40 may include the first area D41 and the second area D42 described above, and mode selection item D51 may be displayed in the first area D41 and the second area D42 respectively.

[0348] The first region D41 and the second region D42 can be arranged along the width direction of the first housing 11, and the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be arranged along the vertical direction. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the arrangement direction of the first region D41 and the second region D42 can be set to be different from the alignment direction of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0349] To optimize space utilization, the first processing unit 10 and the second processing unit 20 can be stacked. However, the display of the output unit 110 can be located above the first door 19 in the front panel of the first housing 11.

[0350] That is, depending on the position of the front panel, the display can more easily ensure space in the width direction than in the vertical direction. Therefore, the alignment direction of the first region D41 and the second region D42 can be different from the alignment direction of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, thereby improving space utilization.

[0351] The configuration relationship between the first region D41 and the second region D42 can also be explained using the configuration relationship between the process item D103 of the first processing device 10 and the process item D103 of the second processing device 20 displayed on the simultaneous screen D40.

[0352] If process item D103 of the simultaneous screen D40 is selected, the option display screen corresponding to the processing process C0 can be output. For example, if process item D103 for the processing process C0 of the first processing device 10 displayed in the first area D41 is selected, the option display screen for the processing process C0 being executed in the first processing device 10 can be displayed as a whole screen.

[0353] Similarly, if process item D103 is selected for the processing process C0 of the second processing device 20 displayed in the second area D42, the option display screen for the processing process C0 being executed in the second processing device 20 can be displayed as a whole screen.

[0354] When the option display screen of the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 is displayed, the user can pause the execution of the processing process C0 corresponding to the option display screen by pressing the stop button 140, and the option display screen can then display that the option can be changed. In this case, the process query item D101 mentioned above can be displayed on the option display screen where the processing process C0 is paused.

[0355] In addition, after selecting any processing device to output the option display screen in the simultaneous screen D40, if the process is paused due to the operation of the execution stop button 140 and a specified time has elapsed, the corresponding processing process C0 can be canceled, and the output unit 110 can output the process progress screen D30 of the processing process C0 that is still running except for the canceled processing process C0.

[0356] When the processing process C0 of the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 is paused, the output unit 110 can re-output the simultaneous screen D40 from an option display screen or the like, where the paused state of the processing process C0 can be displayed. After switching to the simultaneous screen D40, the corresponding processing process C0 can be canceled as described above based on the elapsed time.

[0357] In addition, the option display screen of the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 that is converted and output in the same screen D40 may include the aforementioned screen end item D53. Regardless of whether the processing process C0 is paused or not, if the screen end item D53 is selected in the option display screen, the same screen D40 can be re-output.

[0358] On the other hand, even if either the first region D41 or the second region D42 is selected as mode selection option D51, the mode selection screen D50 can be output as a whole screen. That is, the mode selection screen D50 output in the output of screen D40 can include the first region D41 and the second region D42 and be displayed as a whole screen.

[0359] However, in the mode selection screen D50 of the mode selection item D51 of the first region D41, the selected mark D52 can be displayed at the operating mode M1 currently being executed in the first processing device 10 among the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20, while the selected mark D52 can be not displayed for the rest.

[0360] Additionally, in the mode selection screen D50 of the mode selection item D51 for selecting the second region D42, the selected marker D52 can be displayed at the second processing device 20 in the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20, while the selected marker D52 can be not displayed for the remaining modes.

[0361] In this way, even if there is a mode selection item D51 in each of the first area D41 and the second area D42, the user can easily know which mode selection item D51 is selected and output in the mode selection screen D50.

[0362] On the other hand, if the power button 130 is operated while the output unit 110 is outputting the simultaneous screen D40, that is, while the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are executing the processing process C0 respectively, the power supply to the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be completely disconnected.

[0363] Figure 16 In (a), as an embodiment of the present invention, mode selection item D51 can be displayed in the first area D41 and the second area D42 respectively. When the process information screen D1 of the first area D41 and the second area D42 is the process progress screen D30 and the process selection screen D20, mode selection item D51 can have the same characteristics.

[0364] As an embodiment of the present invention, the mode selection item D51 of the first region D41 can be displayed with the name of the mode executed in the first processing device 10, and the mode selection item D51 of the second region D42 can be displayed with the name of the mode executed in the second processing device 20.

[0365] However, the mode selection option D51 does not necessarily have to be displayed in text; it can also be represented in the form of a shape or icon corresponding to the mode executed in each of the processing devices.

[0366] As an embodiment of the present invention, if only a single mode is executed in the second processing device 20, the name of the mode executed in the second processing device 20 can be replaced with the name of the second processing device 20.

[0367] The mode selection option D51 provides information about the currently controlled object and the object output in the output section 110, allowing the user to easily determine which mode is currently being executed.

[0368] Figure 16 (b) shows the mode selection screen D50 in which mode selection option D51 is selected and output in the simultaneous screen D40.

[0369] In the mode selection screen D50, the object displayed in the previous screen D1 in one of the multiple modes of the first processing device 10 or the multiple modes of the second processing device 20 can be displayed in a way that distinguishes it from the remaining objects.

[0370] For example, the object displayed in the previous screen D1 can show a selected mark D52. Figure 16 In (b), as Figure 16 The object shown in (a) has a selected mark D52 at the washing and drying mode M13.

[0371] In addition, such as Figure 16As shown in (a), in the mode selection screen D50 output when the washing and drying process of the washing and drying mode M13 is in progress, the washing and drying mode M13 can be displayed as a process status T3 indicating that the corresponding processing process is being executed, and the remaining modes can be displayed as a non-processing status.

[0372] That is, in the mode selection screen D50, the process in progress state T3 and non-processing state of the clothing processing process can be distinguished and displayed in the plurality of operating modes M1 of each processing device.

[0373] For example, the multiple modes of each processing device displayed on the mode selection screen D50 may each include different shapes for the process in progress state T3 and the non-processing state.

[0374] Figure 16 (b) shows an appended running marker D54 to the object corresponding to the process in progress state T3, indicating the process's running state; the remaining objects do not have the appearance of the running marker D54. However, the distinction between the process in progress state T3 and the non-progressing state does not necessarily have to be achieved by the running marker D54; any user-recognizable difference is sufficient.

[0375] on the other hand, Figure 17 The diagram shows a mode selection screen D50 that is output when a screen D1 is displayed in the first area D41 or the second area D42, indicating that either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 is in an abnormal state. This screen is then used to select the mode selection item D51 on the simultaneous screen D40.

[0376] Meanwhile, screen D40 includes a first area D41 displaying the progress information of the first process and a second area D42 displaying the progress information of the second process. The mode selection item D51 for outputting the mode selection screen D50 can be displayed in the first area D41 and the second area D42 respectively.

[0377] The mode selection item D51 in the first region D41 can be displayed as the name or shape of any one of the at least one first mode M1 currently being executed, and the mode selection item D51 in the second region D42 can be displayed as the name or shape of any one of the at least one second mode M2 ​​currently being executed, thereby enabling the user to clearly identify the processing device and its operating mode of the region where the mode selection item D51 is selected and to operate it.

[0378] As described above, the mode selection screen D50 may display a selected marker D52 in the mode corresponding to the previous screen output in the output unit 110 before outputting the mode selection screen D50 in the plurality of modes.

[0379] In the mode selection screen D50 where the first mode selection item D511 of the first region D41 is selected and output, the selected marker D52 can be displayed at the first mode. In the mode selection screen D50 where the second mode selection item D512 of the second region D42 is selected and output, the selected marker D52 can be displayed at the second mode, thereby enabling the user to identify the mode operating in the processing device that selects the mode selection item D51 for outputting the current mode selection screen D50.

[0380] The mode selection screen D50 can be overlaid on the previous screen output in the output unit 110 before the mode selection screen D50 is output. At least a portion of the mode selection screen D50 can have transparency so that the previous screen is projected.

[0381] The mode selection screen D50 can be output completely separately from the previous screen, or it can be output in a form that overlaps with the previous screen. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the mode selection screen D50 can be output overlapping the process selection screen D20, and the process selection screen D20 can have transparency for user identification.

[0382] Therefore, the background of the mode selection screen D50 can display the previous screen in a blurred form, for example, the process selection screen D20. The transparency of the mode selection screen D50 can be varied. In one embodiment of the present invention, the user can easily understand what the previous screen was through the mode selection screen D50 with transparency.

[0383] In the mode selection screen, the mode being executed by the first processing device and the second processing device in the plurality of modes can be configured with an "in operation" marker.

[0384] An "In Progress" marker (D54) is appended to objects in a process-in-progress state to indicate that the process is running. Other objects are displayed as if the "In Progress" marker (D54) is not present. However, the distinction between a process in progress and a non-progressing state does not necessarily have to be achieved through the "In Progress" marker (D54); a user-recognizable visual difference is sufficient.

[0385] Figure 17The second area D42 in (a) outputs an error screen A2 notifying of an abnormal state. The error screen A2 notifying of the abnormal state can be output together with the connection failure flag D55.

[0386] exist Figure 17 In (b), a connection failure mark D55 may be added to the mode of the processing device corresponding to the abnormal state among the plurality of modes of each processing device displayed on the mode selection screen D50. However, the distinction between modes in the abnormal state does not necessarily have to be achieved through the connection failure mark D55; it is sufficient to create a display difference that is recognizable to the user.

[0387] on the other hand, Figure 18 (a) and Figure 18 (b) shows the appearance of a first process option screen D70 that displays a plurality of options for the first process of the first processing device 10 while the first device screen D1 of the first processing device 10 and the second device screen D1 of the second processing device 20 are being output. If the screen end item displayed in the first process option screen D70 is selected, the first process information screen D1 is output.

[0388] As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, the simultaneous display screen D40 for the first area D41 and the second area D42 can be composed of a process processing screen D30, a process selection screen D20, a notification screen D1 for abnormal status, a process option screen D70, a process information screen D1, etc., and the composition of each area can be composed of other screens D1.

[0389] If the first region D41 is selected in the simultaneous screen D40, a first process option screen D70 can be output, displaying multiple options for the first process. The first process option screen D70 may include multiple or a single option setting values.

[0390] Depending on the execution mode in each processing device, the content and number of process options can differ from one another. The item displaying the setting option value D722 in the option process screen D1 can be distinguished as option name D721 and option setting value D722.

[0391] Option name D721 and option setting value D722 can be configured side-by-side vertically or horizontally. Option name D721 can be configured according to the order of the options. When option setting value D722 is stored and updated with frequently used values, the corresponding option setting value D722 can be configured and displayed in priority order. For example, if the number of times or temperature are both magnitude values, they can be configured in ascending or descending order.

[0392] If an option value cannot be displayed, it can be displayed with a hyphen (-), or an option that cannot be set can be displayed as unselectable.

[0393] As part of the configuration, the process option screen D70 may include a process information area D71 and an option display area D72 that display the progress of the process. The process information area D71 may include the name of the process in progress, the remaining time D106 of the currently running process until its completion, a process description D107 that describes the currently executing steps in the process, and a time display section D108 that indicates the progress of the process as a whole up to the present.

[0394] The time display unit D108 can display the processed and remaining processes on a specific line corresponding to the overall processing process, or the time required to execute up to the present and the remaining time, so that the user can confirm the remaining processes or the remaining time. Furthermore, the process option screen D70 may include a mode selection item D51 and an indicator D110 as components.

[0395] Figure 18 (c) shows the process information screen D1 displayed when the screen end option is selected in the process option screen D70. In the case of the process information screen D1, the aforementioned mode selection item D51, setting item D102, and indicator D110 may be included. Additionally, the aforementioned process information area D71 may be displayed in the process progress screen D30.

[0396] The indicator D110 can notify more processing devices that are objects of the current process information screen D1 by displaying more information than that displayed on the simultaneous screen D40.

[0397] on the other hand, Figure 18 (c) shows the state where, if the stop button is pressed in the first process option screen D70 that is switched in the simultaneous screen D40, the first process is stopped, and the option setting value D722 of the first process option screen D1, which cannot be selected while the first process is in progress, is changed to a settable state.

[0398] As an embodiment of the present invention, the stop button can be set in the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20, and can be set as one or multiple and operated by the user.

[0399] If the execution stop button is pressed on the first device screen D1, the first process stops. The first device screen D1 can be composed of individual screens D1 of the first processing device 10, such as the first process execution screen D30, the first process option screen D70, and the first process selection screen D20.

[0400] When a process stops, a phrase indicating that the process execution has stopped can be output on each device screen D1. For example, a phrase indicating "paused" can be displayed in the process information area D71 of the process option screen D70 or in the area of ​​the name of the process being processed in the process item of the process progress screen D30.

[0401] However, notifications that execution has stopped do not necessarily have to be displayed in text. Depending on the circumstances, any means of conveying information to the user, such as a marker, icon, or stop notification message, are acceptable.

[0402] exist Figure 18 In case (b), since the current process is in progress, the process option setting D722 is displayed as unsettable. Figure 18 In case (c), since the process is stopped, the option setting D722 is displayed as selectable state T1.

[0403] Selectable state T1 indicates that the user can change or select the corresponding option setting value D722. Unselectable state T2 indicates that the user cannot change or select the corresponding option setting value D722 and therefore cannot select the corresponding option setting value D722.

[0404] Reference Figure 18 (b) and Figure 18 In (c), the option setting value D722 can be displayed with different brightness levels in the selectable state T1 and the non-selectable state T2. For example, the selectable option setting value D722 can be displayed as brighter than the non-selectable option setting value D722. However, the differences described above are not necessarily limited to brightness; they can be distinguished by color or additional markings, etc., as needed.

[0405] On the other hand, when the first process is stopped, if the screen end item of the first process option screen D70 is selected or paused, and the process query item D101 output on the process option screen D70 is selected, the process selection screen D20 can be output.

[0406] The process selection screen D20 may include a preset process information area that displays information about currently stopped processes. The preset process information area may display a notification that a process has stopped and the name of the stopped process. If the stopped process has not stopped at the time of its stop, it may display the remaining time (D106) until the process ends.

[0407] Additionally, in the currently selected processing device mode, a portion of the possible processes is displayed as process setting item D103. Process setting item D103 allows the preset process information area to be set in the center, configured vertically or horizontally, and changed to the processing process of the object to be executed via a sliding touch signal, etc.

[0408] The process setting item D103 may include selectable process names. However, the process names are not limited to text; they may also be displayed using images or icons that help users intuitively understand the process.

[0409] In the process selection screen D20, a mode selection option D51 can be displayed for outputting a plurality of selectable modes from the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 on screen D1.

[0410] on the other hand, Figure 19 The diagram shows that the process option screen D70, which displays the state of the second processing device 20 being suspended, changes to the simultaneous screen D40 after a specified time. If the user does not perform any operation on the second processing device 20 within the specified time, the process of the second processing device 20 is canceled and the power is cut off.

[0411] In order to pause a single processing unit, the stop button 140 needs to be pressed on the device screen, which displays information about all processing units as a whole. Therefore, Figure 19 (a) shows the output unit 110 outputting only the first process information of the first processing unit 10 or the second process information of the second processing unit 20 when the processing device is paused.

[0412] Figure 19 (b) shows that in Figure 19 After (a), if a preset time has elapsed, it will switch to the appearance of the same screen D40.

[0413] Meanwhile, screen D40 can display information indicating that the paused processing device has been paused. The method A5 for notifying that the process has been paused can be displayed at the process individual D103 as text or a marker indicating that the process has been paused, or it can be displayed in the area corresponding to the stopped processing device through a pop-up window, as long as the method allows the user to recognize the paused status.

[0414] Figure 19 (c) shows the process where, after switching to the simultaneous display screen D40, if a pre-set time has elapsed, the power to the paused processing unit is disconnected, and the process information of the single, unpaused processing unit is output separately. In this case, device termination information A6, etc., can be output to notify the user that the power has been disconnected, so that the user can recognize that the power has been cut off.

[0415] on the other hand, Figure 20 The image shows a message displayed on the simultaneous screen D40 suggesting to the user that they should select either the first area D41 or the second area D42 when the user operates the stop button on the simultaneous screen D40.

[0416] In one embodiment of the present invention, the execution stop button may be located in the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 and may be a single button. Furthermore, the execution stop button may be selectable by the user via the input section 120.

[0417] Therefore, the following situation can be avoided: when a user operates the execution stop button in a state where a processing device is not selected, the execution of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 may stop simultaneously or neither may stop, resulting in chaotic or complicated operation.

[0418] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, when a user operates the execution stop button on the simultaneous screen D40, if a selection suggestion message D43 is output suggesting that either the first area D41 or the second area D42 be selected, the user can select the area of ​​the processing device that they want to stop to conveniently stop only a single processing device.

[0419] Additionally, the selection suggestion message D43 may include a phrase suggesting the selection of the processing device or indicating that the execution of the processing device has not stopped. The message suggesting the selection can be displayed not only through text messages but also through markers, icons, etc.

[0420] Therefore, the user can select and stop displaying either the first area D41 displaying information of the first processing device 10 or the second area D42 displaying information of the second processing device 20 by confirming the selection suggestion message D43.

[0421] on the other hand, Figure 21 This illustrates that when the first processing unit 10 and the second processing unit 20 are both in operation, if screen D40 ( Figure 21 (a) or a screen that displays information about the first process of the first processing unit 10 that is being converted in screen D40 as a whole. Figure 21 When the power button 130 is operated in (b) above, the power to the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 is simultaneously cut off.

[0422] It can control the power supply of all processing devices with a single operation. When multiple processing devices are running, if the user wants to cut off the power, it can be done simply by operating the power button 130, without the need for additional operations such as switching the screen to the simultaneous screen D40, thus enabling clear control of the power supply.

[0423] on the other hand, Figure 22 This shows a simultaneous execution of various processes by the first processing unit 10 and the second processing unit 20. (Image D40) Figure 22 In the case of terminating the process of a single processing device in (a)), a process termination notification message will be sent to the processing device whose process has terminated. Figure 23 (b) is output as the whole screen, and then the information of the unfinished process is used as the appearance of the whole screen output. Figure 23 (c)).

[0424] The process termination notification message outputs the name or shape of the mode being executed in the terminated processing device, as well as process information, so that users can intuitively identify the terminated process and the processing device that executed the terminated process, etc., and can also identify and operate the process information of the unterminated processing device as a whole screen without additional operation.

[0425] Right now, Figure 22 The process is shown in which the power supply to the second processing device 20 is turned off by operating the power button 130 in the separate device screen of the second processing device 20 which is switched from the simultaneous screen D40, and the output unit 110 outputs the separate device screen of the first processing device 10.

[0426] The output unit 110 may be disposed on the first processing device 10, and the power button 130 may be disposed on the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 and may be a single button, wherein the power button 130 is operated by the user.

[0427] The individual device screen of the second processing device 20 can be any screen D1 that represents the processing process information or device status of the second processing device 20, such as the second process option screen D70, the second process information screen, the second process selection screen D20, or the abnormal notification screen D1 mentioned above.

[0428] After the power button 130 is pressed, the individual screen of the first processing device 10 also satisfies the first device screen, and can output a message to notify the second processing device 20 of the end together with the first device screen.

[0429] Therefore, the user can first identify that the power supply of the second processing device 20 has been disconnected through the device screen of the second processing device 20, and then confirm that the power supply of the first processing device 10 has not been disconnected and that the first process is being executed through the device screen of the first processing device 10 or the message notifying the second processing device 20 of the end.

[0430] on the other hand, Figure 23 This illustrates that when the output unit 110 is provided in the first processing device 10, if the communication connection between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 is abnormal, a connection failure message A4 for the second processing device 20 is simultaneously displayed on screen D40. Figure 23 (a) After a predetermined time, the information of the first process of the first processing device 10 is displayed as a whole on the screen. Figure 23 (b) Then, after the first process ends and the power supply to the first processing device 10 is cut off, when the connection state of the second processing device 20 is restored, the output unit 110 outputs the progress information of the second process as a whole image. Figure 23 (d)

[0431] Hereinafter, the processing device equipped with the output unit 110 will be described as the first processing device 10. The first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be connected via communication and simultaneously display the progress information of each processing device on the simultaneous display screen D40.

[0432] If a process is being performed in the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, but the communication connection status of the second processing device 20 is abnormal, a connection failure message A4 can be output to the user in the second area D42 of the second process of the second processing device 20 on the screen D40 to notify the user that the communication connection of the second processing device 20 is abnormal.

[0433] Therefore, even if the communication connection of the second processing device 20 is lost, there will be no situation on the screen D40 where the information of the second processing device 20 disappears and causes confusion, so that the user can identify that there is a problem with the communication connection. A connection failure message A4 can be sent to any means that can notify the user that the communication connection is in an abnormal state through a notification pop-up or message.

[0434] If a connection failure message A4 is output and a predetermined time has elapsed, the output unit 110 can output the information of the first process of the first processing device 10 as a whole screen, so that the status of the first process of the first processing device 10, whose process progress information can be known, can be easily confirmed and operated. In this screen, a disconnection notification message A41 is temporarily output so that the user can recognize the screen status transitioning from the simultaneous screen D40.

[0435] Then, when the first process of the first processing unit 10 ends, the output unit 110 sends a process end notification message A1 ( Figure 23 (c) is output as a whole screen so as to notify the user that the first process of the first processing device 10 has ended.

[0436] After the process termination notification message A1 is output and a predetermined time has elapsed, the power supply to the first processing device 10 can be disconnected. After the power supply to the first processing device 10 is disconnected, if the communication connection of the second processing device 20 is restored, the power supply to the first processing device 10 can be reconnected using the second processing device 20, so that the output unit 110 outputs the information of the second process as a whole screen.

[0437] Therefore, it is possible to avoid the situation where, although the second processing device 20 is executing the second process, the user is unable to confirm or operate the information of the second process of the second processing device 20 through the output unit 110 because the first processing device 10 is powered off, thus avoiding confusion.

[0438] on the other hand. Figure 24 A setting screen D60 is shown, which displays a first setting item D1021 and a second setting item D1022 respectively on the simultaneous screen D40, showing the first process information of the first processing device 10 and the second process information of the second processing device 20, and outputs the setting screen D102 when the setting item D102 is selected.

[0439] As an embodiment of the present invention, if the first setting item D1021 is selected, the setting screen D60 of the first processing device 10 can be output; if the second setting item D1022 is selected, the setting screen D60 of the second processing device 20 can be output.

[0440] Users can select setting item D102 through input unit 120, which is provided in the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 and receives user instructions to select the object displayed on the screen D1.

[0441] The input unit 120 may be provided on the output unit 110 and the input signal may be sensed by sensing the user's touch.

[0442] The setting screen D60 can output a setting directory D61 consisting of a plurality of setting items D62, which the user can change or select settings for the processing device. The setting name and setting value of each setting item D62 can be displayed side-by-side. Setting values ​​can be displayed not only as text, but also as ON / OFF switches or setting button graphics. A scroll bar can be provided when a setting item D62 extends beyond the output unit 110.

[0443] If a currently set value exists, the setting screen D60 can output that the currently set value is located in the second setting item D62. Therefore, the user can identify the set value most efficiently without additional operation.

[0444] However, there are exceptions. If a first setting item D62 has already been set, it will be located first; if a last setting item D62 has already been set, it will be located last; if a second-to-last setting item D62 has already been set, it will be located second-to-last, and so on. The situation where setting item D62 cannot be set as the second setting item D62 due to its position is an exception.

[0445] The setting screen D60 can output an indicator D110, which displays the status information or setting information of the processing device to which the selected setting item D102 belongs.

[0446] on the other hand, Figure 25 Examples of a first setting item D62 including a plurality of setting items D62 for setting the first processing device 10 and examples of a second setting item D62 including a plurality of setting items D62 for setting the second processing device 20 are shown.

[0447] The first setting directory D61 and the second setting directory D61 may be different. Here, "may be different" means that, apart from the common setting item D62, the setting items D62 added to the setting items D62 of each processing device may be different, or all setting items D62 may be different.

[0448] In addition, the setting screen D60 can simultaneously display other settings and common settings D62. Common settings, which are settings of the output unit 110, may include screen D1 brightness, volume, etc., and the setting values ​​of common setting item D62 can be synchronized in the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0449] Other settings may include items such as process directory editing and intelligent diagnostics, and settings can be changed even for processes that are not currently being processed on various processing devices.

[0450] In addition, other settings and common settings can be displayed differently in the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, and the number of other settings and common settings in the first processing device 10 can be greater than the number of other settings and common settings in the second processing device 20.

[0451] In the first setting directory D61 and the second setting directory D62, settable items and non-settable items D62 can be displayed with different brightness levels. For example, settable items can be displayed with a brighter brightness than non-settable items. However, this difference is not limited to brightness; as needed, colors or additional markings can also be used to distinguish them.

[0452] Furthermore, the first setting item D62 and the second setting item D62 can be different from each other according to a plurality of modes of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. As a setting item D62, it can include a management process for managing clothing to perform the processing process.

[0453] For example, the management process for the washing process of the first processing device 10 may include an anti-wrinkle process. Although the anti-wrinkle process may be displayed as setting item D62, if the management process for the drying process of the first processing device 10 does not include an anti-wrinkle process, it may be displayed as "cannot be set" or not displayed as setting item D62 at that setting item. Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention without departing from the technical spirit of the invention as provided in the following claims, which will be self-evident to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, wherein, include: A first processing apparatus includes a first receiving section for receiving clothing, and performs a first process for processing the clothing in the first receiving section; The second processing device includes a second receiving section for receiving clothing, and performs a second process for processing the clothing in the second receiving section. An output unit is provided in the first processing device or the second processing device to output a screen. as well as An input unit, provided in the first processing device or the second processing device, receives a user instruction for selecting an object displayed on the screen; The first processing device and the second processing device are arranged along a first direction. The output unit outputs a screen that simultaneously displays the progress information of the first process and the progress information of the second process. The progress information of the first process and the progress information of the second process in the simultaneous image are configured along a second direction different from the first direction.

2. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The first direction is perpendicular to the ground, and the second direction is parallel to the ground.

3. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The first processing device includes a first housing that forms its appearance. The output section extends parallel to the width direction of the first housing.

4. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, The first processing device is positioned above the second processing device. A first door is provided on the front panel of the first housing. The first door is configured as a first inlet for receiving clothing into the first receiving section. The output section is located between the upper end of the front panel of the first housing and the first door.

5. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The simultaneous screen includes a first area displaying the progress information of the first process and a second area displaying the progress information of the second process.

6. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, The simultaneous view includes a boundary item separating the first region and the second region.

7. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, The first setting item for outputting the setting screen of the first processing device is selectively displayed in the first area. The second setting item for outputting the setting screen of the second processing device is selectively displayed in the second area.

8. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, In the first area, a first indicator for displaying the status information of the first processing device is displayed separately from the processing information of the first processing device. In the second area, a second indicator for displaying the status information of the second processing device is displayed separately from the processing information of the second processing device.

9. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The output unit outputs a mode selection screen that displays a plurality of modes executed in the first processing device or the second processing device in a selectable manner. The plurality of modes includes at least one first mode executed in the first processing device and at least one second mode executed in the second processing device.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, The at least one first mode and the at least one second mode in the mode selection screen are aligned along the first direction to distinguish them from each other.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, The output unit outputs a first device screen that displays the information of the first process as the entire screen and a second device screen that displays the information of the second process as the entire screen. In the first device screen and the second device screen, the mode selection items for outputting the mode selection screen are displayed in a selectable manner.

12. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, The simultaneous display screen includes a first area displaying the progress information of the first process and a second area displaying the progress information of the second process. In the plurality of modes of the mode selection screen, the mode corresponding to the previous screen output before the output unit outputs the mode selection screen is marked as selected. In the mode selection screen output when the mode selection item in the first area is selected, the selected mark is displayed at the first mode. In the mode selection screen that is output when the mode selection item in the second region is selected, the selected mark is displayed at the second mode.

13. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 11, wherein, If the second mode is selected in the mode selection screen output by selecting the mode selection item of the first device screen, the output unit outputs the second device screen.

14. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein, The first device screen is equivalent to a process progress screen that displays the progress information of the first process being executed in the first processing device as a whole screen. The second device screen output through the mode selection screen is equivalent to a process selection screen that displays a plurality of second processes executable by the second processing device in a selectable manner. During the execution of the first process by the first processing device, if the second process is selected and executed in the process selection screen for the second processing device, the screen is switched to the simultaneous screen.

15. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, If the first region is selected in the simultaneous screen, the output unit outputs a first process option screen that displays a plurality of options for the first process as a whole.

16. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The power button and the execute / stop button, which are operated by the user, are both located in either the first processing device or the second processing device.

17. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, In the output section, If the first process ends during the simultaneous display of the screen, a process termination notification message notifying the completion of the first process is displayed on the entire screen. If a specified time elapses after the process termination notification message is output, the information of the second process will be output as a whole screen.

18. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The output section and the input section are disposed together in either the first processing device or the second processing device.

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