Cleaning systems with user-guided cleaning equipment and methods for operating the cleaning systems

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cleaning system (100; 180) comprising a user-guided cleaning device (102) having a cleaning tool (110) for direct or indirect action on an object (106) to be cleaned, at least one authorization carrier (144), and an external attachment (162) that can be carried by a user. The cleaning device (102) includes a control unit (140) and a detection unit (152) coupled to the control unit. Access permissions are stored on the at least one authorization carrier (144), and the access permissions can be detected, preferably non-contactly, by means of the detection unit (152). The invention relates to a method for operating a cleaning system (100; 180), wherein at least a portion of the functions achievable by the cleaning equipment (102) require valid access permissions as identified by the control unit (140). Preferably, valid access permissions are required for the operation of the cleaning equipment (102), wherein an external attachment (162) is configured to operate in a programming mode in which the user can preferably non-contactly transfer access permissions to at least one authorization carrier (144) via a user application executable on the attachment (162), and / or modify the access permissions stored on at least one authorization carrier (144). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for operating a cleaning system (100; 180).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cleaning system comprising a user-guided cleaning device having cleaning tools for directly or indirectly acting on an object to be cleaned, at least one authorization carrier, and external attachments that can be carried by a user. The cleaning device includes a control unit and a detection unit coupled to the control unit. Access permissions are stored on the at least one authorization carrier and can be detected, preferably non-contactly, by means of the detection unit. For at least a portion of the functions that can be performed by the cleaning device, the control unit needs to identify them as valid access permissions.

[0002] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for operating a cleaning system, particularly of the type described above, the cleaning system comprising a user-guided cleaning device having cleaning tools for directly or indirectly acting on the object to be cleaned, at least one authorized carrier, and external attachments that can be carried by the user. Background Technology

[0003] This type of cleaning system is described in WO 2020 / 016338 A1.

[0004] In the cleaning system of the type described above, at least one authorization carrier is configured to restrict access to the cleaning equipment. Valid access permissions stored on the authorization carrier are required at least for a portion of the functionality of the cleaning equipment. Specifically, it can be configured such that access permissions are required in principle for the cleaning equipment to be put into operation for routine use, i.e., particularly for cleaning objects, and that the cleaning equipment cannot be used for cleaning purposes without the authorization carrier.

[0005] The purpose of access permissions is to ensure that cleaning equipment is operated only by trained users, so as to avoid damage to the object to be cleaned and / or the cleaning equipment as much as possible. It is known, for example, that different permission levels exist associated with their respective access permissions. Depending on the authorization carrier used, different functional ranges can be achieved using the cleaning equipment. Such a cleaning system without additional equipment is described, for example, in DE 10 2010 038 420 A1. The authorization carrier here has a marking by which the permission level can be determined. A similar cleaning system without additional equipment (where access permissions are detected by contact) is described in DE 10 2010 038 421 A1.

[0006] Authorized carriers associated with different functional ranges also exist in the cleaning system mentioned above in WO 2020 / 016338 A1. The cleaning system described therein also includes auxiliary equipment that can be detachably positioned within the housing of the operating unit of the cleaning equipment, and can display image information of the control unit of the cleaning equipment.

[0007] Cleaning equipment requiring access permissions from authorized carriers is typically found in specialized fields. The use of this invention is conceivable, particularly in user-guided and especially hand-guided floor cleaning equipment, such as floor scrubbers and dryers. User-guided floor cleaning equipment also includes sweepers. The cleaning equipment can be configured as walk-behind or ride-on. However, the invention is not limited to these, and can be used, for example, in cleaning equipment that operates using cleaning jets, especially high-pressure cleaners or dry ice jet cleaners. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The objective of this invention is to provide a cleaning system of this type and a method for operating the cleaning system, which has the possibility of being easily managed by the user.

[0009] According to the present invention, this task is solved in a cleaning system of the type mentioned above in such a way that the external attachment is constructed to be programmable, in which the user can preferably non-contactly transfer access permissions to at least one authorization carrier by means of a user application that can be executed on the attachment, and / or modify the access permissions stored on at least one authorization carrier.

[0010] In the cleaning system according to the invention, external attachments can be used to manipulate the authorization carrier in terms of access permissions. Therefore, there is a possibility, in particular, of transferring access permissions to the authorization carrier, whereby the authorization carrier can, for example, initially set access permissions. Alternatively or supplementarily, existing access permissions can be modified. The attachments are arranged outside the cleaning equipment. This creates the possibility of modifying at least one authorization carrier spatially away from the cleaning equipment using new or changed access permissions. Unlike in conventional cleaning systems, the user does not need to go to the cleaning equipment to start it and modify the authorization carrier. Furthermore, in principle, there is a possibility for user modification without necessarily providing an authorization carrier with unchanged access permissions at the factory.

[0011] The use of the add-on device is user-friendly by switching it into programming mode. In particular, this can be achieved, preferably by executing a user application (preferably an APP) on the add-on device, where advantageously, programming can be performed contactlessly.

[0012] Particularly advantageous is that the add-on device includes a read / write unit for writing to and / or reading from at least one authorized carrier, which is particularly RFID-based. This allows for a structurally simple implementation of the invention. Preferably, the read / write unit is NFC-based. Here, commercially available add-on devices already equipped with NFC read / write units can be preferred. Therefore, the cleaning system has a simple structural design.

[0013] Using NFC technology also offers the advantages of short-range operation and the ability to read and / or write to the authorized carrier only when it is sufficiently close to the attachment for positioning. This improves the operational security of the cleaning system by reducing the risk of data exchange between the attachment and the authorized carrier being eavesdropped on or intercepted.

[0014] It can be configured that the cleaning system includes two or more authorized carriers with the same access permissions. This, for example, provides the possibility that multiple users are each equipped with an authorized carrier to put the cleaning equipment into operation.

[0015] A cleaning system may include two or more authorized carriers, each with different access permissions to the others. This, for example, allows access permissions to be assigned to different cleaning devices within the cleaning system. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that multiple authorized carriers with different access permissions can be used with only one cleaning device, in order to, for example, utilize different functional ranges of the cleaning device.

[0016] Based on the information provided, a cleaning system can include multiple cleaning devices. These devices can be designed to function identically or differently.

[0017] It has proven advantageous to set up two or more distinct access permissions within the cleaning system, where each access permission is associated with a separate permission profile. Depending on the respective permission profile associated with the access permissions used by the licensing medium, different functionalities can be provided to users of the cleaning equipment. This offers the possibility that the cleaning equipment can provide different functionalities for users depending on the licensing medium used. For example, a "normal" user profile could be set up for users performing common cleaning procedures using the cleaning equipment. Furthermore, for example, a custodian profile or a profile for more experienced users could be set up, utilizing additional functions unavailable to normal users. In particular, administrator profiles for accessing basic settings of the cleaning equipment and / or for importing software updates to the cleaning equipment are also conceivable.

[0018] Cleaning equipment may include functional units, such as at least one cleaning tool, a walking mechanism, and / or a dispensing unit. For example, the functional scope of each unit may be defined in terms of whether it can operate and in what manner it can operate.

[0019] For example, permission profiles associated with access permissions are built hierarchically, so that the cleaning device provides a wider range of functions when using an authorization carrier with higher access permissions compared to when using an authorization carrier with lower access permissions.

[0020] The cleaning system preferably includes an administrator authorization carrier that stores administrator access permissions, wherein the administrator permission configuration file is associated with the administrator access permissions.

[0021] Multiple administrator authorization carriers can be configured.

[0022] The administrator permission profile preferably allows the creation and / or modification of access permissions and / or usage parameters associated with access permissions for other authorization carriers, where the access permissions of the other authorization carriers may be at a lower level compared to the administrator's access permissions. Accordingly, it can be configured that, within the cleaning system, the administrator authorization carrier allows for the creation and / or modification of access permissions and / or usage parameters. In particular, it can be configured that the transfer and / or modification of access permissions according to the invention can only be implemented with existing administrator authorization carriers.

[0023] For example, it is advantageous for the add-on device to switch to programming mode in such a way that the read / write unit of the add-on device can detect the administrator access rights of the administrator authorization carrier. This improves the operational security of the cleaning system. The transfer and / or modification of access rights are associated with the fact that programming mode can only be executed when the administrator authorization carrier exists and is read.

[0024] For example, a user can launch a user application, which then requests an administrator authorization carrier, allowing administrator access permissions to be detected in order to initiate programming mode.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the cleaning system may include a storage unit storing an administrator privilege configuration file. A user can access the administrator privilege configuration file by logging in via a user application. Upon successful login, the attachment is placed in programming mode. Therefore, it is conceivable that programming mode can also be used when the administrator authorization carrier is absent or unavailable. The two possibilities described above for converting the attachment to programming mode can exist within the cleaning system and can be used independently. In this embodiment, the user can log in via the attachment. After successful login, the attachment is in programming mode. Without successful login, programming mode is not activated.

[0026] The administrator permission configuration file stored in the storage unit preferably allows modification and / or creation of access permissions and / or usage parameters associated with the access permissions for the authorization carrier. This has already been discussed.

[0027] It can be configured that the additional appliance includes a storage unit. For example, the storage unit may be included in or formed by the data processing unit of the additional appliance.

[0028] Alternatively or supplementarily, the storage unit can be spatially located away from at least one additional device, which can access the storage unit via a communication network. The storage unit may be, for example, a component of a data processing apparatus, such as a server. The data processing apparatus can be implemented as a cloud.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the attachment may be configured to form an authorized carrier for use with the cleaning equipment and include a storage unit storing access permissions. This provides the possibility of using the attachment itself to realize the functions of the cleaning equipment, and in particular, enables the cleaning equipment to be fully operational.

[0030] It can be configured that the attachment can only be used as an authorization carrier after successful login to the user application. Using an attachment as an authorization carrier may be limited by the necessity of successful login. For example, the user application may require a password or similar authentication. Validity checks can be performed locally on the attachment, and / or by transmitting data to an externally deployed data processing device and performing the checks.

[0031] The parameters used have already been described.

[0032] It may be advantageous that, in a programming model, usage parameters associated with additional permissions related to the operation of the cleaning equipment can be transferred to an authorization carrier using additional devices, and these parameters can be stored on the authorization carrier, and / or modified, the usage parameters stored on at least one authorization carrier. This, for example, allows parameters used to configure the cleaning equipment to be stored on the authorization carrier, and / or allows existing parameters used for configuration to be changed. When using the authorization carrier, the usage parameters can be read and, for example, executed before configuring the cleaning equipment to facilitate operation for the user.

[0033] For example, parameters can be selected and / or transmitted individually or in groups, where grouping can be performed, for example, by preset settings.

[0034] The parameters used include, in particular, the language of the input and / or output units of the cleaning equipment and / or parameters related to the settings of the functional units of the cleaning equipment.

[0035] It is conceivable that usage parameters can be transmitted and / or modified, even without access permissions. Therefore, it is possible to transmit and / or modify usage parameters in programming mode, regardless of access permissions.

[0036] Additional devices could be, for example, smartphones, tablets, or smartwatches.

[0037] A cleaning system may include multiple attachments. These attachments may be designed to function the same or different functions.

[0038] Cleaning equipment includes, for example, user-guided and especially hand-guided cleaning equipment and / or floor cleaning equipment, particularly floor scrubbers and dryers.

[0039] As already mentioned, a cleaning system can include multiple cleaning devices. Licensing carriers can, for example, be configured across devices to use multiple cleaning devices or device-specifically for use with only a single cleaning device. Hybrid forms are also conceivable.

[0040] The aforementioned task is solved by a method according to the invention for operating a cleaning system comprising a user-guided cleaning device having cleaning tools for direct or indirect action on the object to be cleaned, at least one authorized carrier, and external attachments that can be carried by the user, wherein the cleaning system is particularly of the type described above, and the method comprises: - Place the attachment in programming mode; - By having the user use a user application that can be executed on the attachment, access permissions can be preferably transferred to at least one authorization carrier and / or modified on at least one authorization carrier in a contactless manner.

[0041] The advantages and functions already mentioned in the description of the cleaning system according to the invention can also be achieved in the implementation of the method. Advantageous embodiments of the method are obtained through advantageous implementations of the cleaning system. Refer to the embodiments described above respectively. Attached Figure Description

[0042] The following description of preferred embodiments of the invention, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, provides a detailed explanation of the invention. Advantageous embodiments of the method according to the invention can be implemented using the described cleaning system. Wherein: Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a cleaning system according to the invention in a preferred embodiment is shown, the cleaning system including cleaning equipment and an authorized carrier; Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the authorized carrier of the cleaning system; Figure 3 A partial perspective view of the operating unit of the cleaning equipment in the cleaning system is shown; and Figure 4 A schematic diagram of another preferred embodiment of the cleaning system according to the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0043] Figure 1A cleaning system according to the invention, generally indicated by reference numeral 100 in a preferred embodiment, is shown.

[0044] The cleaning system 100 is a floor cleaning system. The cleaning system includes cleaning equipment 102, wherein the cleaning equipment is particularly floor cleaning equipment, especially a floor scrubber / dryer 104. The floor scrubber / dryer 104 is guided by a user, and particularly by the user's hand (not shown in the accompanying drawings).

[0045] The floor scrubber 104 is used to clean an object 106 that is currently a floor surface 108. The floor scrubber 104 can move on the floor surface under user guidance.

[0046] To clean floor surface 108, the floor scrubber 104 includes a cleaning tool 110, which includes a cleaning brush 112, currently designed as a disc brush. To drive the cleaning brush 112, the floor scrubber 104 includes a drive unit 114.

[0047] As an additional cleaning tool, 110 is provided with a suction device 116, which includes a suction strip 118 and a suction unit 120 for generating a suction flow on the suction strip 118.

[0048] In order to move on the ground surface, the floor scrubber 104 includes a walking mechanism 122 with at least one driven wheel and a drive unit 124 for the wheel.

[0049] In addition, the floor scrubber 104 is equipped with dispensing units 126 and 128. Cleaning liquids, especially water, can be dispensed via dispensing unit 126. Cleaning chemicals that can be mixed with the cleaning liquid can be dispensed via dispensing unit 128.

[0050] The operating unit 130 of the floor scrubber 104 is especially in Figure 3 As shown in the figure. For example, the operation unit 130 includes an operation element 132, which currently includes a travel lever 134 for acting on the travel mechanism 122 and a program selection switch 136 for setting the cleaning program.

[0051] The operation unit 132 is provided with a controllable display unit 138, preferably with image display.

[0052] The floor scrubber 104 also includes a control unit 140, which is coupled to the cleaning tools 110 (particularly the drive unit 114 and the suction unit 120). Furthermore, the control unit 140 is coupled to the drive unit 124 and the dispensing units 126, 128.

[0053] User commands on the operating unit 130 can be detected by the control unit 140 and used to control the functional unit 142 of the floor scrubber 104. The functional unit 142 currently includes, in particular, a cleaning tool 110, a walking mechanism 122, and dispensing units 126 and 128.

[0054] Valid access is required to operate the floor scrubber 104. For this purpose, the cleaning system 100 includes at least one authorization carrier 144. In this example, three authorization carriers 144 are exemplarily shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0055] The authorization carrier 144 is designed as a transponder 146 and includes a memory 148. Access permissions are stored in the memory 148 and thus on the authorization carrier 144.

[0056] Currently, particularly in the operating unit 130, the floor scrubber 104 includes a detection unit 152 coupled to the control unit 140. Access permissions can be detected non-contactly via the detection unit 152, and the relevant information is transmitted to the control unit 140. If the access permissions are identified as valid, the floor scrubber 104 can be put into operation.

[0057] Currently, the detection unit 152 is based on RFID, especially NFC, and thus forms an RFID reader, especially an NFC reader.

[0058] In order to limit the position of the authorization carrier 144 relative to the detection unit 152, a receiving portion 154 for placing the authorization carrier 144 can be provided on the operation unit 130.

[0059] In this embodiment, the authorization carriers 144 are different from each other, for example, in that they have different types of access permissions, which are associated with different types of permission profiles. Each access permission is assigned a permission profile.

[0060] Depending on which license carrier 144 is used, different ranges of functions can be implemented by the user in the floor scrubber / dryer 104. In particular, access permissions can be configured to differ in their hierarchy. The range of functions achievable using a license carrier 144 with higher access permissions is greater than that achievable using a license carrier with lower access permissions. The access configuration file can, in particular, be hierarchical.

[0061] An authorization carrier 156 is provided, configured for "ordinary" users, and its access permissions are authorized to use functional unit 142, wherein, for example, its settings cannot be adjusted or can be adjusted only to a limited extent. An authorization carrier 158 with a higher level of access permissions is also provided, for example, intended for custodians or more experienced users. Through the access permissions of authorization carrier 158, for example, the usage parameters of functional unit 142 can be changed, which is not possible using authorization carrier 156.

[0062] In addition, an administrator authorization carrier 160 is provided. The administrator authorization carrier includes administrator access permissions associated with the administrator permission configuration file. For example, all functions of the floor scrubber / dryer 104 can be implemented through the administrator authorization carrier 160. Furthermore, access permissions can be created and modified, as described later.

[0063] For example, in license carrier 144, there is an explicit association between license carrier 144 and access permissions. However, this can be different. For example, multiple license carriers 156, multiple license carriers 158, and / or multiple license carriers 160 can be set.

[0064] Furthermore, the cleaning system 100 can be configured to have multiple cleaning devices 102. It is conceivable that the licensed carrier 144 can be used across devices or individually on a device-by-device basis. A hybrid configuration is also conceivable.

[0065] The cleaning system 100 includes at least one additional appliance 162. Figure 1 An accessory 162 is shown, which may be included in the cleaning system 100. The accessory 162 may be designed the same as or different from others. In this example, the accessory 162 is a smartphone 164.

[0066] The smartphone 164 includes a data processing unit 166, which currently includes a storage unit 168. User applications are currently executablely stored in the storage unit 168 in the form of apps.

[0067] The user can launch and operate the executed user application via the integrated input and output unit 170 designed through the touch screen 172 of the smartphone 164.

[0068] In addition, the accessory 162 also includes a read / write unit 174. The read / write unit 174 is currently based on RFID, and more particularly on NFC.

[0069] There is a possibility that the contents of memory 148 can be read using unit 174. Conversely, there is a possibility that data can be written into memory 148 using unit 174.

[0070] The smartphone 164 is configured to use a programmable mode to manipulate the licensed carrier 144.

[0071] To put smartphone 164 into programming mode, administrator access is required. For example, in the presence of an already running user application, administrator authorization carrier 160 can be brought near read / write unit 174. For this purpose, a request from the user application can be generated, for example. Administrator access is detected by unit 174, and smartphone 164 enters programming mode.

[0072] In programming mode, access permissions stored on one of the authorization carriers 144 can be modified. Possible examples of modification include: escalating access permissions to a higher level, downgrading access permissions to a lower level, supplementing access permissions with functional units, disabling the possibility of using functional unit 142, and restricting the possibility of using functional unit 142.

[0073] Furthermore, it is preferable that there is a possibility of transferring access permissions to the authorization carrier 144. This is meaningful, for example, when there is an authorization carrier 144 that is not programmed at the factory side and has not yet stored access permissions.

[0074] One could also consider changing the permission configuration file associated with access permissions.

[0075] Furthermore, it is conceivable that modifying access permissions could allow access to another cleaning device 102 or deny existing access. This setting could also be implemented when transferring new access permissions to an authorized carrier.

[0076] Advantageously, there is the possibility that the desired change is first set by the user application, and then the contents of memory 148 are subsequently updated.

[0077] The programming of the authorized carrier 144 can be easily performed by the user in a contactless manner through the NFC-based read / write unit 174.

[0078] If the smartphone 164 employs a programming mode, then it is advantageous to store usage parameters related to the operation of the floor scrubber 104 in the memory 148. This possibility can be set optional, i.e., set without transmitting or modifying access permissions, and set in the event of transmission or modification of access permissions.

[0079] For example, the parameters used may include the language in which information is displayed to the user on the display unit 138.

[0080] In addition, the parameters used may, for example, relate to the settings of at least one of the functional units 142.

[0081] Parameters can be selected and / or transmitted individually or in groups, for example, where grouping can be performed via presets.

[0082] It can be configured that the smartphone 164 itself forms an authorization carrier 144, which can be used to put the floor scrubber 104 into operation. For this purpose, access permissions are stored, for example, in the storage unit 168. It is conceivable that the smartphone 164 can only be used as the authorization carrier 144 after a successful login is performed on the user application.

[0083] The cleaning system according to the present invention will then be discussed. Figure 4 The advantageous embodiments shown are marked with reference numeral 180. The same reference numerals are used for features and components that have the same or identical function in cleaning systems 100 and 180. The advantages and effects achieved using cleaning system 100 can also be achieved in cleaning system 180. To avoid repetition, refer to the preceding embodiments. Only the important differences are discussed.

[0084] The following possibility also exists in the cleaning system 180: the smartphone 164 can be put into programming mode by means of the administrator authorization carrier 160.

[0085] Furthermore, it is possible that the administrator privilege configuration file is stored in storage unit 168, and the user can access this configuration file via a user application. For this, login via a user application is required, which can be executed, in particular, on touchscreen 172. Upon successful login, smartphone 164 is placed in programming mode. Preferably, the previously described possibility of programming the authorization carrier 144 also exists in this case.

[0086] Alternatively or supplementarily, it is possible for a user to log in to storage unit 182 via a user application, with the storage unit spatially located away from smartphone 164. Currently, storage unit 182 is included by data processing device 184, such as a server. Data processing device 184 may also be implemented via cloud 186.

[0087] User login can be performed via communication networks, especially the Internet. In this case, during a valid login, the smartphone 164 is also placed in programming mode.

[0088] In another advantageous embodiment of the invention, it can be configured such that, as previously described, using programming mode requires logging into the administrator privilege configuration file and cannot be used by reading the administrator authorization carrier 160.

[0089] List of reference numerals

[0090] 100 Cleaning System

[0091] 102 Cleaning Equipment

[0092] 104 Floor Scrubber Dryer

[0093] 106 objects

[0094] 108 Earth Surface

[0095] 110 Cleaning Tools

[0096] 112 Cleaning Brush

[0097] 114 drive units

[0098] 116 suction device

[0099] 118 suction strip

[0100] 120 suction unit

[0101] 122 walking mechanism

[0102] 124 drive units

[0103] 126 dosage units

[0104] 128 dosage units

[0105] 130 operating unit

[0106] 132 operating elements

[0107] 134 travel control lever

[0108] 136 Program Selection Switch

[0109] 138 display units

[0110] 140 control unit

[0111] 142 functional units

[0112] 144 licensed carriers

[0113] 146 transponder

[0114] 148 memory

[0115] 152 detection units

[0116] 154 Accommodation Department

[0117] 156 Authorized Carrier

[0118] 158 Authorized Carrier

[0119] 160 Administrator Authorization Carrier

[0120] 162 Additional Equipment

[0121] 164 smartphone

[0122] 166 Data Processing Unit

[0123] 168 storage units

[0124] 170 input and output units

[0125] 172 touchscreen

[0126] 174 Reading and Writing Units

[0127] 180 Cleaning System

[0128] 182 storage units

[0129] 184 Data Processing Device

[0130] 186 Cloud

Claims

1. A cleaning system (100; 180) comprising a user-guided cleaning device (102) having cleaning tools (110) for direct or indirect action on an object (106) to be cleaned, at least one authorized carrier (144), and external attachments (162) that can be carried by a user, wherein, The cleaning device (102) includes a control unit (140) and a detection unit (152) coupled to the control unit, wherein access permissions are stored on the at least one authorization carrier (144), and the access permissions can be detected, preferably non-contactly, by means of the detection unit (152), wherein at least a portion of the functions that can be performed by the cleaning device (102) needs to be identified as valid access permissions by the control unit (140), preferably, valid access permissions are required for the operation of the cleaning device (102), wherein the external attachment (162) is configured to employ a programming mode in which the user can preferably non-contactly transfer access permissions to the at least one authorization carrier (144) by means of a user application that can be executed on the attachment (162), and / or modify the access permissions stored on the at least one authorization carrier (144).

2. The cleaning system (100; 180) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The additional device (162) includes a read / write unit (174) for writing to and / or reading from the at least one authorized carrier (144), the read / write unit being particularly based on RFID, preferably based on NFC.

3. The cleaning system (100; 180) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The cleaning system (100; 180) includes two or more authorized carriers (144), and at least one of the following is applicable: - The authorized carrier (144) has the same access permissions; - The authorized carriers (144) have different access permissions to each other.

4. The cleaning system (100; 180) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The cleaning system (100; 180) has two or more different access permissions, each associated with a respective permission profile, which, depending on the permission profile associated with the access permissions of the license carrier (144) used, can provide different ranges of functionality to the user of the cleaning device (102).

5. The cleaning system (100; 180) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The permission profiles associated with the access permissions are constructed hierarchically, so that the cleaning device (102) can provide a wider range of functions when using an authorization carrier (144, 158) with higher access permissions compared to when using an authorization carrier (144, 156) with lower access permissions.

6. The cleaning system (100; 180) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The cleaning system (100; 180) includes an administrator authorization carrier (160) storing administrator access permissions, wherein an administrator permission configuration file is associated with the administrator access permissions, and the administrator permission configuration file is preferably capable of creating and / or changing access permissions of another authorization carrier (144) and / or usage parameters associated with access permissions of another authorization carrier.

7. The cleaning system (100; 180) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The additional device (162) can be switched to the programming mode in such a way that the administrator access rights of the administrator authorization carrier (160) can be detected by means of the read / write unit (174) of the additional device (162).

8. The cleaning system (100; 180) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The cleaning system (100; 180) includes a storage unit (168) storing an administrator privilege configuration file, which the user can access via a user application by logging in. Upon successful login, the attachment (162) is placed in programming mode, wherein, preferably, the administrator privilege configuration file allows the creation and / or modification of access permissions and / or usage parameters associated with the access permissions of the authorization carrier (144).

9. The cleaning system (100; 180) according to claim 8, characterized in that, At least one of the following is applicable: - The additional device (162) includes a storage unit (168); - The storage unit (168) is spatially arranged away from at least one additional device (162) that can access the storage unit (168) via a communication network.

10. The cleaning system (100; 180) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The additional appliance (162) forms an authorization carrier (144) for use with the cleaning equipment (102) and includes a storage unit (168) storing access permissions.

11. The cleaning system (100; 180) according to claim 10, characterized in that, The attachment (162) can only be used as an authorization carrier (144) after successfully logging into the user application.

12. The cleaning system (100; 180) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, When the programming mode is adopted, the additional device (162) can transmit usage parameters related to the operation of the cleaning equipment (102) and associated with additional access permissions to at least one authorization carrier (144), and can store the usage parameters on the authorization carrier, and / or can modify the usage parameters stored on at least one authorization carrier (144), wherein the user parameters include the language of the input unit (170) and / or the output unit (170) and / or parameters related to the settings of the functional units (142) of the cleaning equipment (102).

13. The cleaning system (100; 180) according to claim 12, characterized in that, The parameters used are transferable and / or modifiable, even if the access permissions are not transferred and / or modified.

14. The cleaning system (100; 180) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The additional device (162) is a smartphone (164), a tablet computer, or a smartwatch.

15. The cleaning system (100; 180) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The cleaning equipment (102) is a user-guided and especially hand-guided cleaning equipment (102) and / or a floor cleaning equipment, especially a floor scrubber (104).

16. The cleaning system (100; 180) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The cleaning system (100; 180) includes multiple cleaning devices (102).

17. A method for operating a cleaning system (100; 180), said cleaning system comprising a user-guided cleaning device (102) having cleaning tools (110) for direct or indirect action on an object (106) to be cleaned, at least one authorized carrier (144), and external attachments (162) that can be carried by a user, wherein, The cleaning system (100; 180) is designed in particular according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the method comprises: - Place the additional appliance (162) in programming mode; - Access permissions can be transferred to at least one authorization carrier (144) and / or modified by the user using a user application that can be executed on the additional device (162) in a preferably contactless manner.

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