Laundry treating apparatus, and laundry box detection method, electronic device and storage medium thereof

Abstract

The application discloses a laundry treating apparatus and a detergent box detection method thereof, an electronic device and a storage medium. The laundry detergent box detection method comprises the following steps: based on receiving a program starting instruction, periodically detecting whether a detergent box in the laundry treating apparatus is installed in place; determining that the detergent box is not installed in place, and outputting prompt information that the detergent box is not installed in place; determining that a preset program corresponding to the program starting instruction contains a detergent dispensing stage and the detergent box is not installed in place, and then stopping the starting operation of the preset program corresponding to the program starting instruction. The embodiment of the application can solve the technical problem that the laundry treating apparatus is difficult to stably and reliably perform automatic dispensing of the detergent in the related art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electrical equipment technology, specifically to a garment processing device and its detergent box detection method, electronic equipment, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] The garment processing equipment is equipped with a detergent dispenser, which has at least one space for users to add detergent for washing clothes, such as a liquid laundry detergent dispensing area, a fabric softener dispensing area, or a disinfectant dispensing area. During use, users typically cannot perceive whether the detergent dispenser is correctly installed, which can cause the garment processing equipment to have difficulty reliably and consistently dispensing detergent automatically. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above problems, this application provides a garment processing device and a detergent dispenser detection method, electronic device and storage medium, so as to at least solve the technical problem that garment processing devices in the related art are difficult to reliably and stably dispense detergent automatically during use.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, a detergent dispenser detection method is provided, comprising: periodically detecting whether a detergent dispenser in a garment processing device is installed in place based on receiving a program start command; and outputting a prompt message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not installed in place when it is determined that the detergent dispenser is not installed in place.

[0005] According to a second aspect of the present application, a garment processing device is provided, the garment processing device including a controller, a detergent dispenser, and a detergent dispenser detection component; the detergent dispenser detection component is used to periodically detect the installation status of the detergent dispenser based on a received program start command, and transmit the detected detection signal to the controller; the controller is used to detect whether the detergent dispenser is installed in place based on the detection signal and the detergent dispenser detection method in the above embodiment.

[0006] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of this application, a detergent dispenser detection device is provided, comprising: a detection unit, configured to periodically detect whether a detergent dispenser in a garment processing device is installed in place based on a received program start command; and an output unit, configured to output a prompt message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not installed in place when determining that the detergent dispenser is not installed in place.

[0007] According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of this application, an electronic device is also provided, including a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor is configured to execute the detergent box detection method of the first aspect through the computer program.

[0008] According to a fifth aspect of the embodiments of this application, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided, wherein a computer program is stored in the computer program, and the computer program is configured to execute the detergent box detection method of the first aspect described above when running.

[0009] In this embodiment, a method is used to periodically check whether the detergent dispenser in the garment processing equipment is properly installed based on a received program start command; if the detergent dispenser is not properly installed, a prompt message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not properly installed is output. This method can promptly remind the user to install the detergent dispenser correctly, reducing malfunctions of the garment processing equipment caused by improper installation, avoiding additional vibration and noise caused by improper detergent dispenser installation, and reducing wear and tear on the garment processing equipment. It also ensures that the garment processing equipment can stably and reliably dispense detergent automatically during use. By promptly prompting the user to reinstall the detergent dispenser, the user's ease of operation and experience are also improved. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiments below. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of an optional detergent box detection method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating another optional detergent box detection method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating another optional detergent box testing method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an optional garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0015] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an optional detergent box detection device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another optional garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the invention described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0020] During the use of garment processing equipment, there is a possibility of misalignment in the installation of the intelligent detergent dispenser. If it is not properly installed after detergent is added, it will directly affect the normal operation of the entire system and may even impact the lifespan of the garment processing equipment. For example, during the spin-drying process, especially at high speed, the detergent dispenser vibrates along with the machine, generating significant noise. If the garment processing equipment is not placed horizontally, the detergent dispenser may even detach from the equipment under significant vibration, causing damage.

[0021] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, as an optional implementation method, such as Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this application provides a method for detecting detergent boxes, including the following steps:

[0022] S102, based on the received program start command, periodically checks whether the detergent box in the clothing processing equipment is installed in place.

[0023] Specifically, in this application embodiment, the clothing processing equipment includes washing machines, washer-dryer combos, or washer-dryer sets that include both a washing machine and a dryer, and other various clothing processing equipment. The aforementioned program start command can be a power-on command or a program start command. In this application embodiment, the installation of the detergent dispenser in the clothing processing equipment can be detected at a preset frequency by installing sensors, such as Hall effect sensors, photoelectric sensors, or proximity sensors, at or near the detergent dispenser's installation location. When the detergent dispenser is correctly installed, the sensor will read a specific detection signal (such as a change in magnetic field, light obstruction, or proximity signal). The preset frequency range can be, for example, [10, 20] seconds / time.

[0024] In another embodiment, a position switch is installed along the installation path of the detergent box. When the detergent box is moved to the correct position, the position switch is triggered, and the installation status of the detergent box is determined based on the state change of the position switch (e.g., from on to off).

[0025] In addition, it can also analyze images of the detergent dispenser's installation status captured by a camera, or analyze changes in the position of the detergent dispenser using an infrared sensor, to determine whether the detergent dispenser is installed correctly.

[0026] After receiving the program start command, the clothing processing equipment indicates that the user needs to start or schedule the start of the clothing processing equipment after a certain time. Since the detergent dispenser needs to be properly installed during the washing process of the clothes to be washed, otherwise the detergent may not be dispensed or water may overflow during the washing process, it is necessary to check the installation status of the detergent dispenser before executing the program start.

[0027] S104, confirm that the above-mentioned detergent box is not installed in place, and output a prompt message that the above-mentioned detergent box is not installed in place.

[0028] Specifically, in this embodiment, if the detergent dispenser is installed correctly, the garment processing equipment can be controlled to operate normally. If the detection signal indicates that the detergent dispenser is not installed correctly, a prompt message output process can be initiated, outputting a prompt message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not installed correctly. For example, a prompt message such as "Please close the detergent / fabric softener dispenser. If the problem persists, please contact customer service" can be displayed on the equipment's screen. The above prompt message can also be delivered audibly, for example, through the garment processing equipment's speaker, reminding the user to check the detergent dispenser's installation status. Furthermore, the prompt message can also be sent to an application running on a terminal device that is communicatively connected to the garment processing equipment, reminding the user to check the detergent dispenser's installation status.

[0029] Through the above steps, this application can effectively detect whether the detergent dispenser in the garment processing equipment is installed correctly, and provide timely and effective prompts when it is not installed correctly, thereby avoiding equipment operation problems and potential equipment damage caused by improper installation.

[0030] In this embodiment, a method is used to periodically check whether the detergent dispenser in the garment processing equipment is properly installed based on a received program start command; if the detergent dispenser is not properly installed, a prompt message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not properly installed is output. This method can promptly remind the user to install the detergent dispenser correctly, reducing malfunctions of the garment processing equipment caused by improper installation, avoiding additional vibration and noise caused by improper detergent dispenser installation, and reducing wear and tear on the garment processing equipment. It also ensures that the garment processing equipment can stably and reliably dispense detergent automatically during use. By promptly prompting the user to reinstall the detergent dispenser, the user's ease of operation and experience are also improved.

[0031] As an alternative implementation method, such as Figure 2 As shown in the figure, this application provides a method for detecting detergent boxes, including the following steps:

[0032] S202, based on the received program start command, detect whether the detergent box in the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment is installed in place;

[0033] S204, confirming that the above-mentioned detergent box is not installed properly, output a prompt message indicating that the detergent box is not installed properly.

[0034] S206, if it is determined that the preset program corresponding to the above program start command includes a detergent dispensing stage and the detergent box is not installed in place, then the start operation of the above preset program is stopped.

[0035] Specifically, the program startup instructions in this embodiment include a start clothing processing instruction (power-on instruction) and / or a start reservation instruction. That is, when the user turns on the clothing processing device or starts the reservation program of the clothing processing device, it checks whether the detergent dispenser in the clothing processing device is installed in place. If it is detected that the detergent dispenser is not installed in place, a prompt message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not installed in place is output.

[0036] In addition, if the above-mentioned power-on command or start-up reservation command includes a detergent dispensing stage, and it is detected that the detergent dispenser is not installed in place, the garment processing equipment will stop starting the preset washing program or reservation program. This can prevent detergent dispensing when the detergent dispenser is not installed correctly, avoid equipment failure or poor washing effect, and improve the reliability of the garment processing equipment.

[0037] As an alternative implementation method, such as Figure 3As shown in the figure, this application provides a method for detecting detergent boxes, including the following steps:

[0038] S302, based on the received program start command, periodically check whether the detergent box in the clothing processing equipment is installed in place as described above;

[0039] S304, confirm that the above-mentioned detergent box is not installed in place, and output a prompt message that the above-mentioned detergent box is not installed in place;

[0040] S306, if it is determined that the preset program corresponding to the program start command has not run to the detergent dispensing stage and the detergent box is not installed in place, output a prompt message that the detergent box is not installed in place;

[0041] S308, if it is determined that the above preset program has reached the detergent dispensing stage and the detergent box is still not installed in place, then the operation of the above preset program is stopped and an alarm message indicating that the detergent box is not installed in place is output.

[0042] Specifically, the preset program in this application embodiment includes a garment processing program and / or a reservation program. That is, when the garment processing program or reservation program of the garment processing device starts running, the garment processing device will periodically detect whether the detergent dispenser in the garment processing device is installed in place, either in real time or at a preset frequency. When it is detected that the detergent dispenser is not installed in place, a prompt message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not installed in place will be output.

[0043] Furthermore, if the detergent dispenser is detected as not properly installed before the preset program reaches the detergent dispensing stage, a prompt message can be output to remind the user to install and reset it. This prevents subsequent steps in the preset program from failing due to insufficient detergent. If the preset program has reached the detergent dispensing stage but the detergent dispenser is still not properly installed, the program will stop and an alarm message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not properly installed will be output. This provides a more serious warning to the user, highlighting the severity of the problem. The alarm message can be displayed as a text message on the control panel of the garment processing equipment, sound an alarm, or flashing an indicator light. This helps prevent damage to the garment processing equipment or poor washing results, further improving the reliability and safety of the garment processing equipment.

[0044] It should be noted that upon receiving the program start command, if the detergent dispenser is detected as not being installed correctly, the corresponding start operation can be executed first to ensure timely completion of the user's washing needs, and a message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not installed correctly will be output, prompting the user to reinstall the detergent dispenser. When the program reaches the detergent dispensing stage, the installation status of the detergent dispenser will be checked again. If the detergent dispenser is still not installed correctly, the preset program will be stopped to ensure proper detergent dispensing, and an alarm message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not installed correctly will be output to notify the user of the seriousness of the problem.

[0045] In one or more embodiments, stopping the startup operation of a preset program includes:

[0046] If the preset program reaches the detergent dispensing stage and the detergent dispenser is still not installed in place, a message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not installed in place will be output.

[0047] Determine the timing of the prompt message output;

[0048] If the detergent box is still not installed after a preset time interval, the preset program will stop running and an alarm message indicating that the detergent box is not installed will be output.

[0049] Specifically, in this embodiment, when the preset program reaches the detergent dispensing stage and detects that the detergent dispenser is not properly installed, a prompt message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not properly installed can be output to remind the user to reinstall or reset it. The time of the prompt message output is recorded. After a preset time elapsed from the time of the prompt message output, the program checks again whether the detergent dispenser is properly installed. If it is still not properly installed, the preset program stops running and an alarm message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not properly installed is output to notify the user of the severity of the problem at a higher level. The preset time can be set according to actual needs and the characteristics of the garment processing equipment, for example, it can be set to 30 seconds, 1 minute, etc., to ensure that the user has sufficient time to respond to the prompt message. This not only ensures the normal operation of the garment processing equipment and the washing effect, but also gives the user sufficient time to handle the situation, improving the user experience.

[0050] In one or more embodiments, the detergent box detection method further includes:

[0051] Once it is confirmed that the detergent dispenser is installed in place and a continue command has been received, the preset program will continue to run.

[0052] Specifically, in this embodiment, after outputting a prompt message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not installed correctly, if the user processes the system and detects that the detergent dispenser is now installed correctly and receives a command to continue running, it means that the user has reinstalled and reset the detergent dispenser. The system then resumes the operation of the preset program from the previously paused position. For example, if the preset program paused during the detergent dispensing stage due to the detergent dispenser not being installed correctly, the system will continue from the detergent dispensing stage if the detergent dispenser is now installed correctly, thereby ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the washing process.

[0053] In one or more embodiments, if it is determined that the detergent dispenser is not properly installed, a prompt message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not properly installed is output, including:

[0054] The program is set up based on the fact that the preset program corresponding to the program start command does not include the detergent dispensing stage, and a message is displayed indicating that the detergent box is not installed in place.

[0055] Alternatively, based on the preset program having already executed the detergent dispensing stage, a message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not properly installed will be displayed.

[0056] Specifically, in the embodiments of this application, if the above-mentioned preset program is a single dehydration or single drying program, the above-mentioned preset program does not include a detergent dispensing stage, that is, it is not necessary to perform the detergent dispensing operation. In this case, in order to ensure the completion of the user's needs, it is only necessary to display a prompt message that the detergent box is not installed in place.

[0057] In addition, when the above-mentioned preset program has already completed the dispensing stage, for example, when the laundry processing program is in the dehydration stage and the detergent dispenser is mistakenly not installed properly, it is only necessary to display a prompt message that the detergent dispenser is not installed properly; this can ensure that the user's needs are met normally without affecting the execution of the preset program.

[0058] In one or more embodiments, the above-described detergent box detection method further includes:

[0059] According to a preset cycle duration, the detection signal detected by the detergent box detection component, which indicates the current installation status of the detergent box, is periodically acquired.

[0060] Based on the above detection signal as the first signal value, it is determined that the above detergent box is installed in place;

[0061] Based on the detection signal being the second signal value, it is determined that the detergent box is not installed correctly.

[0062] Specifically, in this embodiment, the detergent dispenser detection component of the garment processing equipment periodically checks whether the detergent dispenser is properly installed according to a preset cycle time. The detergent dispenser detection component includes any one of a Hall effect sensor, a micro switch, a reed switch, and an infrared sensor. The detergent dispenser detection component is connected to the controller of the garment processing equipment via wired or wireless means, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Zigbee.

[0063] In this embodiment, the detergent dispenser detection component sends a detection signal indicating the current installation status of the detergent dispenser to the controller of the garment processing equipment. The controller determines whether the detergent dispenser is correctly installed (installed in place) in the detergent dispenser slot of the garment processing equipment based on the detection signal.

[0064] Specifically, for example, suppose that when the current installation status of the aforementioned detergent dispenser is "installed correctly," the corresponding detection signal is the first signal value, indicating that the detergent dispenser is properly installed in the detergent dispenser slot. Suppose that when the detection signal corresponding to the current installation status of the aforementioned detergent dispenser is the second signal value, it is determined that the detergent dispenser is not installed correctly. It should be noted that the aforementioned first and second signal values ​​can be different values; for example, when the first signal value is 1, the second signal value can be 0; when the first signal value is 0, the second signal value can be 1.

[0065] In one or more embodiments, the above-described detergent box detection assembly includes a Hall sensor.

[0066] Specifically, in the garment handling device of this application, a Hall sensor can be used to detect whether the detergent dispenser is correctly installed. For example, a magnet can be placed at the installation location of the detergent dispenser. When the detergent dispenser is correctly installed, the magnet will approach the Hall sensor, thereby changing the magnetic field strength around the sensor. By detecting this change in magnetic field strength, the Hall sensor can determine whether the detergent dispenser is installed correctly. If the detergent dispenser is detected as not being installed correctly, the system can output a prompt message to notify the user to make adjustments. By using the Hall sensor detection method, the installation status of the detergent dispenser can be accurately and reliably detected.

[0067] As an alternative implementation method, such as Figure 4 As shown, this application embodiment provides a garment processing device, including a controller, a detergent dispenser, and a detergent dispenser detection component; the detergent dispenser detection component is used to detect the installation status of the detergent dispenser and transmit the detected signal to the controller.

[0068] The controller described above is used to detect whether the detergent box is installed in place based on the detection signal and the detergent box detection method described in the above embodiment.

[0069] In this embodiment, a detergent dispenser detection component detects whether the detergent dispenser in the garment processing equipment is properly installed. Once the controller determines that the detergent dispenser is not properly installed, the garment processing equipment outputs a message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not installed correctly. This method promptly reminds the user to install the detergent dispenser correctly, reducing malfunctions caused by improper installation, avoiding additional vibration and noise, and minimizing wear and tear on the garment processing equipment. By promptly prompting the user to reinstall the detergent dispenser, the ease of operation and user experience are also improved.

[0070] Based on the above embodiments, in one application embodiment, this application provides a method for detecting detergent boxes, including the following steps:

[0071] 1. When the laundry handling equipment is in the off / standby state, there is no prompt message when the detergent dispenser is removed;

[0072] 2. When the user starts the running program / starts the reservation program, if the detergent dispenser is not detected to be in the correct installation position, the system will immediately prompt "Please close the detergent / fabric softener dispenser". After the detergent dispenser is detected to be installed in the correct position, press the start button to continue running.

[0073] 3. When the laundry processing program (including the detergent dispensing stage) is running / scheduling, if the detergent dispenser is detected to be pulled out, immediately prompt "Please close the detergent / fabric softener dispenser"; then determine the current stage of the laundry processing program: 1) If the current program has not yet reached the dispensing stage, and the detergent dispenser is still not installed by the time the dispensing stage is reached, then control the current laundry processing program to stop running and prompt an alarm "Please close the detergent / fabric softener dispenser. If the problem persists, please contact customer service". After the detergent dispenser is installed, press the start button to continue locking and running.

[0074] 2) If the detergent dispensing step has been reached and the detergent dispenser is detected as not properly installed, the current garment processing program will stop running and immediately display the message "Please close the detergent / fabric softener dispenser." If the dispenser is not reinstalled after 5 seconds, an alarm will sound saying "Please close the detergent / fabric softener dispenser. If the problem persists, please contact customer service." After reinstalling the detergent dispenser, press the start button to resume operation.

[0075] In addition, for processes such as spin drying that do not involve detergent dispensing or have already passed the detergent dispensing step, a message will appear during the garment processing program saying "Please close the detergent / fabric softener dispenser," but the garment processing program will not stop.

[0076] According to another aspect of the embodiments of this application, a detergent box detection device for implementing the above-described detergent box detection method is also provided, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the device includes:

[0077] The detection unit 502 is used to periodically detect whether the detergent box in the garment processing equipment is installed in place based on the received program start command;

[0078] Output unit 504 is used to determine that the above-mentioned detergent box is not installed in place, and output a prompt message indicating that the detergent box is not installed in place.

[0079] In this embodiment, a method is used to periodically check whether the detergent dispenser in the garment processing equipment is properly installed based on a received program start command; if the detergent dispenser is not properly installed, a prompt message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not properly installed is output. This method can promptly remind the user to install the detergent dispenser correctly, reducing malfunctions of the garment processing equipment caused by improper installation, avoiding additional vibration and noise caused by improper detergent dispenser installation, and reducing wear and tear on the garment processing equipment. It also ensures that the garment processing equipment can stably and reliably dispense detergent automatically during use. By promptly prompting the user to reinstall the detergent dispenser, the user's ease of operation and experience are also improved.

[0080] In one or more embodiments, the detergent box detection device further includes: a first control unit, configured to determine that the above-mentioned program start instruction includes a detergent dispensing stage and the detergent box is not installed in place, and then stop the start operation of the preset program corresponding to the above-mentioned program start instruction.

[0081] In one or more embodiments, the first control unit described above includes:

[0082] The first processing module is used to determine that the preset program has not reached the detergent dispensing stage and the detergent box is not installed in place, and outputs a prompt message that the detergent box is not installed in place.

[0083] The second processing module is used to determine if the preset program has reached the detergent dispensing stage and the detergent box is still not installed in place, then stop the operation of the preset program and output an alarm message indicating that the detergent box is not installed in place.

[0084] In one or more embodiments, the first control unit described above includes:

[0085] The third processing module is used to determine that the above preset program has reached the above detergent dispensing stage and the detergent box has not yet been installed in place, and then outputs a prompt message that the detergent box has not been installed in place.

[0086] The first determining module is used to determine the output time of the above-mentioned prompt information;

[0087] The fourth processing module is used to determine, after a preset time interval from the above output time, that the detergent box is still not installed in place, stop the operation of the preset program, and output an alarm message indicating that the detergent box is not installed in place.

[0088] In one or more embodiments, the above-described detergent box detection device further includes:

[0089] The second control unit is used to determine that the detergent box has been installed in place and to receive a command to continue running, and then to continue running the preset program.

[0090] In one or more embodiments, the output unit 504 described above includes:

[0091] The first display module is used to display a prompt message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not installed properly when the preset program corresponding to the above program start command does not include the detergent dispensing stage.

[0092] Alternatively, the second display module is used to display a message indicating that the detergent box is not installed properly, based on the fact that the above-mentioned preset program has completed the dispensing stage.

[0093] In one or more embodiments, the detection unit 502 includes:

[0094] The acquisition module is used to periodically acquire the detection signal detected by the detergent box detection component, which indicates the current installation status of the detergent box, according to a preset period of time.

[0095] The second determining module is used to determine that the detergent box is installed in place based on the above detection signal as the first signal value;

[0096] The third determining module is used to determine, based on the above detection signal as the second signal value, that the above detergent box is not installed in place.

[0097] In one or more embodiments, the above-described detergent box detection assembly includes a Hall sensor.

[0098] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, a garment processing device is provided. As an optional implementation, the garment processing device may be applied to, but is not limited to, applications such as... Figure 6 In the application environment shown, such as Figure 6 As shown, user 602 can interact with the garment processing device. The garment processing device includes a memory 702 and a processor 704. The memory 704 stores prompts indicating the detergent dispenser's installation status. The processor 706 may, but is not limited to, perform the following operations: detecting whether the detergent dispenser in the garment processing device is properly installed; determining that the detergent dispenser is not properly installed, and outputting a prompt indicating that the detergent dispenser is not properly installed. The garment processing device can be a washing machine, dryer, washer-dryer combo, or other garment processing devices. The above is merely an example, and no limitation is made in this embodiment.

[0099] According to another aspect of the embodiments of this application, an electronic device for implementing the above-described detergent box detection method is also provided. This electronic device may be as follows: Figure 4 or Figure 6 The illustrated garment processing device, or a terminal device equipped with a control client for the garment processing device, is used as an example in this embodiment. Optionally, in this embodiment, the garment processing device can access a computer network via a wired or wireless network to communicate with the terminal device, receive control commands from the terminal device, and execute corresponding operations according to the control commands.

[0100] Optionally, the aforementioned terminal devices include, but are not limited to, mobile phones, laptops, tablets, PDAs, MIDs (Mobile Internet Devices), desktop computers, and smart TVs. The control client for the garment processing device in this embodiment includes, but is not limited to, clients that provide detergent box detection services for the garment processing device, such as video clients, instant messaging clients, browser clients, and educational clients. The aforementioned networks may include, but are not limited to, wired networks and wireless networks. The wired network includes local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), and wide area networks (WANs), and the wireless network includes Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other networks that enable wireless communication.

[0101] like Figure 7 As shown, the garment processing device includes a memory 702 and a processor 704. The memory 702 stores a computer program, and the processor 704 is configured to execute the steps in any of the above method embodiments via the computer program.

[0102] Optionally, in this embodiment, the processor can be configured to perform the following steps via a computer program:

[0103] S1, based on the received program start command, periodically checks whether the detergent box in the clothing processing equipment is installed in place;

[0104] S2, confirm that the above-mentioned detergent box is not installed in place, and output a prompt message indicating that the detergent box is not installed in place.

[0105] Alternatively, as those skilled in the art will understand, Figure 7 The structure shown is for illustrative purposes only. Figure 7 This does not limit the structure of the aforementioned electronic devices. For example, the electronic device may also include components that are more... Figure 7 The more or fewer components shown (such as network interfaces, etc.), or having the same Figure 7 The different configurations shown.

[0106] The memory 702 can be used to store software programs and modules, such as the program instructions / modules corresponding to the detergent box detection method and device in this embodiment. The processor 704 executes various functional applications and data processing by running the software programs and modules stored in the memory 702, thereby realizing the aforementioned detergent box detection method. The memory 702 may include high-speed random access memory, and may also include non-volatile memory, such as one or more magnetic storage devices, flash memory, or other non-volatile solid-state memory. In some instances, the memory 702 may further include memory remotely located relative to the processor 704, and these remote memories can be connected to terminal devices via a network. Examples of such networks include, but are not limited to, the Internet, corporate intranets, local area networks, mobile communication networks, and combinations thereof. Specifically, the memory 702 may be used, but is not limited to, to store clothing processing programs and the installation status of the detergent box. As an example, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the memory 702 may include, but is not limited to, the detection unit 502 and the output unit 504 from the detergent box detection device. Furthermore, it may include, but is not limited to, other module units from the detergent box detection device, which will not be elaborated upon in this example.

[0107] Optionally, the transmission device 706 described above is used to receive or send data via a network. Specific examples of the network described above may include wired networks and wireless networks. In one example, the transmission device 706 includes a Network Interface Controller (NIC), which can be connected to other network devices and a router via a network cable to communicate with the Internet or a local area network. In another example, the transmission device 706 is a radio frequency (RF) module, used for wireless communication with the Internet.

[0108] In addition, the aforementioned garment handling equipment also includes: a display 708 for displaying a prompt message indicating that the unwashed detergent dispenser is not installed properly; and a connection bus 710 for connecting the various module components in the aforementioned electronic equipment.

[0109] In one or more embodiments, this application also provides a computer program product or computer program including computer instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium. A processor of a computer device reads the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium and executes the computer instructions, causing the computer device to perform the above-described detergent box detection method. The computer program is configured to execute the steps of any of the above-described method embodiments when running.

[0110] Optionally, in this embodiment, the computer-readable storage medium described above may be configured to store a computer program for performing the following steps:

[0111] S1, based on the received program start command, periodically checks whether the detergent box in the clothing processing equipment is installed in place;

[0112] S2, confirm that the above-mentioned detergent box is not installed in place, and output a prompt message indicating that the detergent box is not installed in place.

[0113] Optionally, in this embodiment, those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps in the various methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a program instructing the hardware related to the terminal device. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, which may include: flash drive, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), disk or optical disk, etc.

[0114] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments.

[0115] If the integrated units in the above embodiments are implemented as software functional units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in the aforementioned computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause one or more computer devices (which may be personal computers, servers, or network devices, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods of the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0116] In the above embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0117] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed client can be implemented in other ways. The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for example, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces, or the indirect coupling or communication connection of units or modules may be electrical or other forms.

[0118] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0119] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of the present invention can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit.

[0120] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for testing detergent boxes, characterized in that, The method includes: Based on the received program start command, periodically check whether the detergent dispenser in the clothing processing equipment is installed in place; If it is determined that the detergent dispenser is not installed correctly, a message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not installed correctly will be output.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: If it is determined that the preset program corresponding to the program start command includes a detergent dispensing stage and the detergent box is not installed in place, then the start operation of the preset program is stopped.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The operation to stop the startup of the preset program includes: If it is determined that the preset program has not reached the detergent dispensing stage and the detergent box is not installed in place, a prompt message indicating that the detergent box is not installed in place will be output. If the preset program reaches the detergent dispensing stage and the detergent dispenser is still not installed in place, the preset program will stop running and an alarm message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not installed in place will be output.

4. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The operation to stop the startup of the preset program includes: If the preset program reaches the detergent dispensing stage and the detergent box is still not installed in place, a prompt message indicating that the detergent box is not installed in place will be output. Determine the output time of the prompt message; If, after a preset time interval from the output time, it is determined that the detergent box is still not installed in place, the operation of the preset program is stopped, and an alarm message indicating that the detergent box is not installed in place is output.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The method further includes: Once it is confirmed that the detergent box has been installed in place and a continue operation command has been received, the preset program corresponding to the program start command will continue to run.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining that the detergent dispenser is not properly installed and outputting a prompt message indicating that the detergent dispenser is not properly installed includes: Since the preset program corresponding to the program start command does not include the detergent dispensing stage, a prompt message is displayed indicating that the detergent box is not installed in place. Alternatively, based on the fact that the preset program has already executed the detergent dispensing stage, a prompt message indicating that the detergent box is not installed correctly is displayed.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The periodic detection of whether the detergent dispenser in the garment processing equipment is properly installed includes: According to a preset cycle duration, the detection signal detected by the detergent box detection component, which indicates the current installation status of the detergent box, is periodically acquired; Based on the detection signal being the first signal value, it is determined that the detergent box is installed in place; Based on the detection signal being the second signal value, it is determined that the detergent box is not installed correctly; wherein the first signal value and the second signal value are different.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The detergent box detection component includes a Hall sensor.

9. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Controller, detergent dispenser, and detergent dispenser detection assembly; The detergent box detection component is used to periodically detect the installation status of the detergent box based on the received program start command, and transmit the detected detection signal to the controller. The controller is configured to detect whether the detergent box is installed in place based on the detection signal using the method described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that, The method includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that the processor executes the computer program to implement the method as claimed in any one of claims 1-8.

11. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, The program is executed by a processor to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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