Laundry treating apparatus and control method

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of clothes processing equipment, and discloses clothes processing equipment and a control method, the clothes processing equipment comprising: a clothes recognition module, used for obtaining clothes information of clothes to be processed; a data communication module, used for obtaining processing program evaluation information from a server; and a control module, used for controlling the data communication module to obtain processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothes information from the server after judging that the clothes to be processed are new clothes according to the clothes information obtained by the clothes recognition module.In the present application, the clothes processing equipment can judge whether the clothes to be processed are new clothes, and obtain corresponding processing program evaluation information from the server for the new clothes, which can be used as a basis for subsequent recommended processing programs, thereby solving the problem that new clothes cannot be recommended with suitable processing programs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, specifically, it relates to a clothing processing device and control method. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional garment processing equipment, such as washing machines and washer-dryer combos, requires users to manually select the program type or set program parameters before starting the processing program. If the user has limited knowledge of the garments to be processed, the selected program may not be suitable for the clothes, resulting in unsatisfactory processing results.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, various solutions have been proposed in the prior art to recommend washing programs to users in order to improve the user experience. For example, Chinese Patent Application No. 202211292661.7 discloses a washing program recommendation method, apparatus, device, and storage medium. The method includes: acquiring historical washing programs of multiple users for washing clothes of a target material, wherein the washing programs include multiple washing parameters and their corresponding washing values; determining the washing value of the washing parameter with the highest frequency of use from the multiple washing parameters and their corresponding washing values, and establishing an initial washing program recommendation model among different washing parameters; acquiring historical washing programs of a target user for washing clothes of the target material, wherein the washing programs include multiple washing parameters and the washing values ​​used by the target user; revising the initial washing program recommendation model according to the multiple washing parameters and the washing values ​​used by the target user to obtain a washing program recommendation model; and recommending a washing program for washing clothes of the target material to the target user according to the washing program recommendation model.

[0004] While the above solution achieves the goal of recommending laundry programs to users, the recommendation process requires accessing the target user's historical washing program history. However, there is no historical information available for newly purchased clothing. Therefore, how to recommend appropriate handling methods for new clothing to improve user experience has become a pressing issue.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention is hereby proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art. On the one hand, it provides a clothing processing device that can obtain a suitable processing program for new clothes purchased by users in order to improve the clothing processing effect.

[0007] Another aspect of the present invention provides a control method for a garment processing device, which can recommend a suitable processing procedure for new garments purchased by a user.

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0009] A garment processing device, comprising:

[0010] The clothing recognition module is used to obtain clothing information of the clothing to be processed;

[0011] The data communication module is used to obtain the processing program evaluation information from the server;

[0012] The control module, after determining that the clothing to be processed is new clothing based on the clothing information obtained by the clothing recognition module, controls the data communication module to obtain the processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information from the server.

[0013] Furthermore, the garment processing device has a storage module for storing garment information and its corresponding processing program evaluation information;

[0014] After the data communication module obtains the processing program evaluation information from the server, the control module controls the storage module to store the clothing information obtained by the clothing recognition module and the processing program evaluation information obtained by the data communication module.

[0015] Preferably, the garment processing equipment includes a recommendation module for recommending processing programs based on processing program evaluation information;

[0016] When the control module determines that the clothing to be processed is not new, the storage module retrieves the processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information of the clothing to be processed, and controls the recommendation module to recommend a processing program based on the retrieved processing program evaluation information.

[0017] Furthermore, the garment processing equipment includes an evaluation module for obtaining user evaluation results of the processing procedure;

[0018] The control module controls the data communication module to send the processing program running by the clothing processing equipment and the evaluation results obtained by the evaluation module to the server, which are recorded as processing program evaluation information.

[0019] Furthermore, the garment processing equipment includes a program adjustment module for receiving program adjustment operations;

[0020] The control module determines the adjusted processing procedure based on the program adjustment operation.

[0021] Preferably, the clothing processing device includes a reminder module for issuing a prompt message to the user to modify the processing program;

[0022] The control module compares the adjusted processing program with the processing program evaluation information, and controls whether the reminder module issues the prompt information.

[0023] Furthermore, the processing program evaluation information includes the evaluation results made by multiple users on the processing program run by the clothing processing equipment when processing clothing with the same clothing information.

[0024] Preferably, the user is the buyer of the clothing to be processed.

[0025] A control method for a garment processing device, wherein the garment processing device acquires garment information of the garment to be processed and determines whether the garment to be processed is new based on the garment information;

[0026] If the clothing to be processed is new clothing, the server will obtain the corresponding processing evaluation information based on the clothing information.

[0027] Furthermore, the garment processing device stores the processing program evaluation information obtained from the server in correspondence with the garment information of the garment to be processed;

[0028] Preferably, if it is determined that the clothing to be processed is not new clothing, then the processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information is retrieved from the stored processing program evaluation information, and a processing program is recommended based on the retrieved processing program evaluation information;

[0029] More preferably, when it is determined that the clothing to be processed is new clothing, after storing the processing program evaluation information, a processing program is recommended based on the stored processing program evaluation information;

[0030] Alternatively, when the garment to be processed is determined to be new, a new garment washing and care program can be matched and run based on the garment's information.

[0031] Furthermore, when the garment to be processed is not new, if no processing program evaluation information corresponding to the garment information is stored, the garment processing equipment will run a preset processing program.

[0032] Preferably, after the processing program finishes running, the user's evaluation result of the running processing program is obtained, and the running processing program and the user's evaluation result are sent to the server as corresponding processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information of the clothing to be processed.

[0033] Furthermore, the processing program evaluation information obtained by the server includes several different processing programs and their corresponding evaluation results;

[0034] The method for recommending processing programs based on processing program evaluation information includes: recommending processing programs whose evaluation results are higher than a first threshold;

[0035] Preferably, the processing program evaluation information is uploaded to the server by multiple users who evaluate the processing program run by the clothing processing device. The multiple users process clothing items with the same clothing information by running the processing program through the clothing processing device.

[0036] More preferably, the user is the buyer of the clothing to be processed.

[0037] Furthermore, when storing the evaluation information of the processing program, at least the processing programs whose evaluation results are higher than the first threshold and the processing programs whose evaluation results are lower than the second threshold are stored.

[0038] Preferably, after the recommended processing procedure is completed, if a program adjustment operation is received, the adjusted processing procedure is determined according to the program adjustment operation.

[0039] If it is determined that the adjusted processing program matches a processing program whose evaluation result is lower than the second threshold in the stored corresponding processing program evaluation information, a prompt message reminding the user to modify the processing program is issued.

[0040] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0041] In this invention, the clothing processing device can determine whether the clothing to be processed is new, and for new clothing, it obtains and stores the corresponding processing program evaluation information from the server. The processing program evaluation information can be used as a basis for recommending processing programs in the future, thereby improving the user experience when washing and caring for new clothing.

[0042] In this invention, a large number of user evaluation results for the processing program can be collected and recorded in the server as processing program evaluation information. The clothing processing equipment can recommend highly rated processing programs to users based on the processing program evaluation information, thus ensuring the user experience.

[0043] In this invention, after a recommended processing program is provided, the user can manually adjust the program to more flexibly adapt to their actual needs. Before the adjusted program is launched, it is compared and analyzed with the processing program evaluation information. If the adjusted program matches a processing program with a low evaluation in the evaluation information, the user will be promptly reminded to make the modification, thus avoiding a poor user experience due to using a processing program with poor processing performance.

[0044] In this invention, in cases where no processing program evaluation information is stored, the user's evaluation result of the processing program can be obtained after the user has used a certain processing program to wash and care for the clothes. This evaluation result can then be sent to the server to generate processing program evaluation information for subsequent use by other users. Furthermore, when the current user washes and cares for the same piece of clothing again, it is also convenient to directly call the previously used processing program with a higher evaluation.

[0045] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0046] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0047] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the clothing processing equipment control method in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a further control method for the clothing processing equipment in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of a specific control method for a clothing processing device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of another specific control method for the clothing processing equipment in this embodiment of the invention.

[0051] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0052] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0053] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0054] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0055] Embodiments of the present invention provide a garment processing device and a control method for the garment processing device. Specifically, the garment processing device may be a household appliance such as a washing machine, dryer, washer-dryer combo, or garment care machine, which performs processing procedures such as washing, drying, or care for garments by running a processing program.

[0056] As one specific implementation, the clothing processing device described in this embodiment may only include the clothing processing device itself, with all functional modules integrated on the device itself.

[0057] As another specific implementation, the clothing processing device described in this embodiment includes a local terminal and a mobile terminal, wherein the local terminal and the mobile terminal are connected by wired or wireless means, and some functional modules can be set on the mobile terminal.

[0058] For clothing processing equipment, the solution includes a local terminal and a mobile terminal. More specifically, the mobile terminal can be a smartphone, tablet computer, etc.

[0059] In this embodiment, the clothing processing device includes a clothing identification module, a storage module, and a control module. The clothing identification module can identify clothing and obtain clothing information, while the storage module can store the clothing information and processing program information corresponding to that clothing information.

[0060] The processing program-related information may include the processing program's running frequency, running time period, or running effect.

[0061] When a user requests clothing processing, the clothing processing device obtains the clothing information of the garment to be processed through the clothing recognition module and sends it to the control module. The control module compares the received clothing information with the data stored in the storage module, retrieves the relevant processing program information, and thus determines the appropriate processing program for the current garment.

[0062] It should be noted that the storage module in this embodiment can be located on the local side of the garment processing device. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the storage module can be located in a cloud storage area, thus eliminating the need for a large data storage space on the local side of the garment processing device.

[0063] Furthermore, the garment processing equipment also has a recommendation module, which recommends processing programs to the user based on the retrieved processing program information for the user to use.

[0064] In the above scheme, the clothing recognition module can be set on the local end of the clothing processing equipment, or it can be set separately from the local end of the clothing processing equipment, and it can interact with the control module of the clothing processing equipment through wired or wireless communication.

[0065] The recommendation module can recommend programs to users, either by recommending program types such as regular wash, gentle wash, or quick wash. It can also recommend values ​​for program parameters, including but not limited to wash duration, wash water temperature, number of rinses, or spin speed. Alternatively, it can recommend both program types and adjustable parameters for those program types.

[0066] However, using the above solution, the corresponding processing program information can only be retrieved and a processing program recommended if the clothing information of the garment to be processed has been recorded in the storage module. But in real-world applications, there are situations where users purchase new clothing, and the clothing information of these new garments is not recorded in the storage module, making it impossible to recommend a suitable processing program using the above solution.

[0067] In order to recommend processing procedures for new clothing purchased by users, this embodiment further adopts the following technical solution.

[0068] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the control method used by the clothing processing equipment includes the following steps:

[0069] S1. The garment processing equipment acquires the garment information of the garment to be processed;

[0070] S2. Determine whether the clothing to be processed is new clothing based on the clothing information. If it is new clothing, proceed to step S3.

[0071] S3. The server obtains the corresponding processing program evaluation information based on the clothing information.

[0072] Specifically, in this embodiment, the clothing processing device is equipped with a data communication module, which can interact with the server to obtain the processing program evaluation information.

[0073] In step S1 above, the clothing identification module of the clothing processing device identifies the clothing to be processed, obtains the clothing information of the clothing to be processed, and sends it to the control module of the clothing processing device. In step S2, the control module determines whether the clothing to be processed is new based on the clothing information. In step S3, the control module controls the data communication module to obtain the processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information from the server.

[0074] Using the above solution, the garment processing equipment can determine whether the garments to be processed are new. When new garments require washing and care, the server retrieves the corresponding processing program evaluation information. This evaluation information can then be used as a basis for recommending processing programs to users, thus solving the problem of not being able to recommend suitable processing programs for new garments.

[0075] Furthermore, in step S3, the processing program evaluation information obtained from the server is also stored in correspondence with the clothing information of the clothing to be processed.

[0076] Specifically, in this embodiment, the processing program-related information stored in the storage module of the garment processing device is the processing program evaluation information from the server. In step S3, the control module controls the data communication module to obtain the processing program evaluation information corresponding to the garment information from the server, and controls the storage module to store the garment information obtained in step S1 and the processing program evaluation information obtained from the server.

[0077] As one specific implementation of this embodiment, the server is a web server, and the data source of the processing program evaluation information is based on the Internet.

[0078] More specifically, the server is either a shopping platform server for selling clothing or a social platform server where users can post information.

[0079] In this specific embodiment, the processing program evaluation information includes several different processing programs and evaluation results corresponding to each processing program. More specifically, the evaluation results reflect the treatment effect of the clothes to be treated after using the processing program for washing and care. If the evaluation result is high, it indicates that the processing program has a good treatment effect on the clothes to be treated and is suitable for application to the clothes to be treated. If the evaluation result is low, it indicates that the processing program is not suitable for the clothes to be treated.

[0080] In a more specific implementation, the processing evaluation information is generated by multiple users evaluating the processing programs run by the clothing processing equipment and then uploading the results to the server. Specifically, when multiple users use the clothing processing equipment to wash and care for clothes with the same information, they may use different types of processing programs and / or programs with different parameter values. After the program finishes running, users can evaluate the clothing processing effect and upload the processing programs run by the clothing processing equipment and the evaluation results to the server.

[0081] In one specific implementation, the users mentioned above are buyers of the clothing to be processed, making the evaluation results more targeted.

[0082] The server can establish several one-to-one corresponding storage partitions based on different clothing information. The processing programs and evaluation results uploaded by users can be recorded in the storage partitions corresponding to the same clothing information within the server, thereby realizing the corresponding recording of clothing information and processing program evaluation information within the server.

[0083] Understandably, when users upload processing programs and evaluation results, they can upload a complete processing program including the program type and the values ​​of each program parameter, or they can upload only the program type used in this run and / or the values ​​of some of its parameters. Specifically, users can choose whether to upload a complete processing program.

[0084] In one specific implementation, the server belongs to a shopping platform where users purchase the clothing to be processed. The users mentioned above are buyers who purchase the clothing on this shopping platform. Thus, data from the shopping platform's server can be directly utilized. For users who have purchased a piece of clothing, after the clothing processing equipment runs a certain processing program to wash and care for the clothing, they can evaluate the processing effect and post the processing program used and the evaluation result to the clothing's comment section, forming processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information.

[0085] In another specific implementation, the server is a social platform where users can publish information and communicate with other users. Users of this social platform can publish the clothing they have purchased, as well as the processing procedures and evaluation results when the clothing is washed and cared for by clothing processing equipment, thereby forming processing procedure evaluation information corresponding to specific clothing information.

[0086] In one specific approach, the user manually publishes the processing procedure and evaluation results. In this case, the user can publish only the program type and / or some program parameter values ​​of the processing procedure used, or of course, they can choose to publish the complete processing procedure.

[0087] In another specific solution, after the garment processing equipment finishes its processing program, the user can be prompted to evaluate the program. After the user provides their evaluation and confirms the upload, the garment processing equipment can directly upload the program type and the values ​​of each parameter as a complete processing program.

[0088] Thus, when a user buys new clothes and washes them for the first time using a home laundry device, the device obtains the clothing information through the clothing recognition module. Based on the obtained clothing information, it matches the information with the server. The server can then obtain processing evaluation information from other users for the same piece of clothing and store this evaluation information in the storage module for future use when recommending processing programs.

[0089] To determine whether the clothing to be processed is new based on clothing information, in one specific embodiment of this invention, the storage module stores clothing information for all clothing items already owned by the user. The control module compares the clothing information of the clothing to be processed with the clothing information in the storage module. If there is no match between the information and the stored clothing information, the clothing to be processed is determined to be new.

[0090] In one specific scheme, the clothing information includes clothing images. The clothing recognition module has an image acquisition device that acquires images of the clothing to be processed and compares them with several clothing images stored in a storage module using image analysis technology. If the similarity between the clothing image to be processed and one of the stored clothing images is higher than a similarity threshold, a match is successful. If no match is found with any of the stored clothing images, the clothing to be processed is determined to be new clothing.

[0091] In another specific embodiment, the clothing identification module includes a tag scanning device. The clothing to be processed has an identification tag that can be read by the tag scanning device. The identification tag can be an RFID tag or an NFC tag. Clothing information is recorded in the identification tag, and the clothing information is obtained by reading the identification tag through the tag scanning device.

[0092] In the above scheme, the clothing information recorded in the identification tag includes, but is not limited to, clothing type, clothing material, clothing color, or clothing brand. Correspondingly, the clothing information recorded in the storage module also includes the above content. The control module compares the clothing information of the garment to be processed with the clothing information in the storage module. If no identical clothing information is found, the garment to be processed is determined to be new.

[0093] In another specific embodiment of this example, the clothing information includes the online purchase time of the clothing to be processed. The control module compares and analyzes the online purchase time with the current time to determine whether the clothing to be processed is new. Specifically, the control module calculates the time interval between the online purchase time and the current time. If the time interval is less than a preset time interval threshold, the clothing to be processed is determined to be new.

[0094] Typically, users wash new clothes before wearing them, so most users will perform their first wash and care treatment on new clothes shortly after purchase. The aforementioned interval threshold can be set according to the user's own habits, for example, three days to a week. The current time mentioned above is the time when the user developed a need to wash and care for the clothes to be treated. If the time interval between the online purchase time of the clothes to be treated and the current time is less than the interval threshold, it means that the user developed a need to wash and care for the clothes soon after purchase, and the clothes are likely new.

[0095] In another specific embodiment of this invention, the server stores accounts bound to the current clothing processing device, and the network platform to which the server belongs provides shopping functionality. Users can purchase clothing through the accounts bound to the clothing processing device on this network platform, and the purchase information can be recorded under the corresponding accounts. In one specific solution, the server belongs to the self-operated platform of the clothing processing device brand.

[0096] In the above scheme, the purchase information includes at least the clothing information of the purchased clothing. After the clothing processing device obtains the clothing information through the clothing recognition module, it compares the obtained clothing information with the purchase information under the corresponding account to determine whether the clothing to be processed is new clothing.

[0097] In one detailed scheme, the purchase information includes clothing information of the purchased clothing and the purchase time. When the clothing information of the clothing to be processed successfully matches the clothing information in one of the purchase information items, the purchase time is further compared with the current time. If the time interval between the purchase time and the current time is less than a preset time interval threshold, the clothing to be processed is determined to be new clothing. Otherwise, the clothing to be processed is determined not to be new clothing.

[0098] Alternatively, the server updates the recorded purchase information in real time, retaining only purchases where the time interval between the purchase time and the current time is less than a threshold. Once the time interval exceeds the threshold, the corresponding purchase information is deleted. The garment processing device compares the garment information to be processed with the purchase information. If a match is found, the garment is considered new. If no match is found, the garment is not considered new.

[0099] In another detailed scheme, the purchase information includes the clothing information of the purchased garments. When the clothing information of the garment to be processed matches the clothing information in one of the purchase information entries, the garment to be processed is determined to be new, and the successfully matched purchase information is deleted from the account. In this way, the server account only records purchase information that has not been matched. For garments that have undergone washing and care treatment before, the corresponding purchase information was deleted during the first matching process. Therefore, when matching is performed again, the same clothing information cannot be found in the purchase information, thus confirming that the current garment to be processed is not new.

[0100] In a further embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, in step S2, if it is determined that the clothing to be processed is not new clothing, then step S4 is executed: retrieve the processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information from the stored processing program evaluation information, and recommend a processing program based on the retrieved processing program evaluation information.

[0101] Specifically, in step S4, the control module retrieves the processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information of the clothing to be processed from the storage module, sends it to the recommendation module, and controls the recommendation module to recommend processing programs to the user based on the retrieved processing program evaluation information.

[0102] In one specific implementation, the recommendation module is set on the local end of the garment processing equipment. For example, it can be integrated with the display module of the garment processing equipment, and the recommended processing program can be displayed on the display interface of the display module.

[0103] In another specific embodiment, the garment processing device has a mobile terminal that is connected to the local unit for communication. The recommendation module is set on the mobile terminal and displays recommended processing procedures through the display interface of the mobile terminal.

[0104] In this embodiment, when a user purchases new clothing and performs its first wash and care treatment, the system retrieves the corresponding processing program evaluation information from the server and stores it in the storage module. When the same clothing is washed and cared for again, the clothing processing program can directly retrieve the stored processing program evaluation information and recommend a processing program accordingly.

[0105] In a further embodiment, the method by which the recommendation module recommends processing programs based on the processing program evaluation information specifically includes: selecting processing programs whose evaluation results are higher than a first threshold from the processing program evaluation information for recommendation.

[0106] In one specific implementation, users rate the processing program based on the garment treatment effect, obtaining a score-based evaluation result. The first threshold is a preset high-score threshold; when the user's score is higher than this high-score threshold, it indicates a good garment treatment effect. The recommendation module filters and recommends processing programs with user scores higher than the high-score threshold, thus ensuring the recommended processing programs achieve the desired garment treatment effect.

[0107] When the evaluation information of the processing program includes at least two processing programs with scores higher than the high score threshold, in a preferred embodiment, the recommendation module recommends the processing program with the highest score. In another preferred embodiment, the recommendation module recommends processing programs with scores higher than the high score threshold in descending order of score, allowing the user to choose from them.

[0108] In another specific implementation, the user selects from several options regarding the effectiveness of clothing treatment, and the user's selection is used as the evaluation result. The options are ordered from best to worst based on their effectiveness, and the first threshold is one of the specific options. Accordingly, an evaluation result higher than the first threshold means that the user's selected option is ranked before the option corresponding to the first threshold.

[0109] For example, the options available to the user include "Excellent," "Good," "Average," and "Poor," with the first threshold set to "Good." In this case, the recommendation module selects processing procedures with user ratings of "Excellent" for recommendation.

[0110] Furthermore, in one specific embodiment, when storing the processing program evaluation information in step S3, processing programs with evaluation results higher than a first threshold can be selected and stored together with their corresponding evaluation results in the storage module. Other processing programs, due to their poor processing performance, will not be recommended to the user in subsequent use and therefore do not need to be stored, avoiding unnecessary storage space occupation.

[0111] In a further embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, after step S4, step S5 is also included: if the clothing processing device receives a program adjustment operation, the adjusted processing program is determined according to the program adjustment operation.

[0112] Specifically, the garment processing equipment includes a program adjustment module for receiving program adjustment operations performed by the user on the program adjustment module. The program adjustment module sends the received program adjustment operations to the control module, and the control module determines the adjusted processing program based on the program adjustment operations.

[0113] In one specific implementation, the program adjustment module is located on the machine side of the garment processing equipment, such as the control panel of the garment processing equipment. Users can operate on the control panel to select the program type or set the values ​​of program parameters.

[0114] In another specific implementation, the program adjustment module is set on a mobile terminal that is connected to the local end of the clothing processing equipment, and the user operates on the mobile terminal to adjust the processing program.

[0115] In the above scheme, after the recommendation module recommends a processing program, the control module of the garment processing equipment marks the recommended processing program as a program to be run. If a program start command is received directly at this time, the recommended processing program will be run. However, if the user performs a program adjustment operation on the program adjustment module, the garment processing equipment can determine the adjusted processing program based on the program adjustment operation and run the adjusted processing program after receiving the program start command.

[0116] The above control process satisfies users' need to manually adjust the processing program, giving users more flexibility in choosing the processing program.

[0117] In a further embodiment, when storing the processing program evaluation information in step S3, at least processing programs with evaluation results higher than a first threshold and processing programs with evaluation results lower than a second threshold are stored. The processing programs with evaluation results lower than the second threshold are those with low user ratings, meaning those with poor clothing processing effects.

[0118] By storing processing procedures whose evaluation results are below the second threshold, it is easy to compare and analyze them with processing procedures that are manually set or adjusted by the user, thus avoiding the user using processing procedures with poor clothing processing effects.

[0119] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the control method provided in this embodiment, after step S5, further includes step S6: comparing the adjusted processing program with the corresponding stored processing program evaluation information; if it is determined that the adjusted processing program matches a processing program whose evaluation result in the processing program evaluation information is lower than a second threshold, then a prompt message reminding the user to modify the processing program is issued. Here, the "corresponding stored processing program evaluation information" refers to the processing program evaluation information in the storage module corresponding to the clothing information of the clothing to be processed.

[0120] More specifically, the garment processing equipment is equipped with a reminder module for issuing a reminder message in step S6 above. After determining the adjusted processing program, the control module of the garment processing equipment compares it with the processing program evaluation information stored in the storage module, and controls the reminder module to issue the reminder message based on the comparison result.

[0121] In one specific implementation, when the storage module stores a processing program whose evaluation result is lower than the second threshold, it marks the processing program. When the control module performs the comparison, it directly compares the adjusted processing program with the marked processing program to determine whether they match.

[0122] In the above scheme, the adjusted process matches the marked process. This can be because the adjusted process and the marked process have the same type, or because at least one program parameter value in the adjusted process is equal to the value of the same program parameter in the marked process.

[0123] With the above solution, when the processing program manually adjusted by the user matches the processing program whose evaluation result is lower than the second threshold, that is, the processing program with poor clothing processing effect, the user can be reminded in time to make the modification, so as to avoid the user running the processing program directly, resulting in a poor experience or even damage to the clothing.

[0124] As a specific implementation, in a scheme where users rate the processing program based on the clothing treatment effect to form an evaluation result, the second threshold is a preset low score threshold. When the user's score is lower than the low score threshold, it indicates that the clothing treatment effect is poor. After the server obtains the processing program evaluation information, it filters out processing programs with user scores higher than the high score threshold and processing programs with user scores lower than the low score threshold, and stores them together in the storage module. Processing programs with scores lower than the low score threshold are marked. Processing programs with scores between the high and low score thresholds do not need to be stored.

[0125] After the user manually adjusts the processing procedure, the adjusted procedure is compared with the marked processing procedures, which are those whose scores given by the user are below the low score threshold. If they match, a prompt message is sent to remind the user to make the changes.

[0126] In another specific implementation, for a scheme where users select clothing treatment effect options for evaluation, the second threshold can be an option that is the same as or different from the first threshold. When the first threshold and the second threshold are different, the option corresponding to the second threshold can be any option ranked after the option corresponding to the first threshold, or it can be the option preceding the option adjacent to the option corresponding to the first threshold. An evaluation result lower than the second threshold means that the option selected by the user is located after the option corresponding to the second threshold.

[0127] For example, the options available to the user include "Excellent", "Good", "Average", and "Poor", with the first threshold set to "Good" and the second threshold set to "Average". After the server obtains the processing program evaluation information, processing programs with user evaluation results of "Excellent" and "Poor" are stored in the storage module, while processing programs with evaluation results of "Good" and "Average" do not need to be stored.

[0128] Alternatively, users can be given only two options: "Excellent" and "Poor". In this case, the first threshold is set to "Poor" and the second threshold is set to "Excellent". Accordingly, the processing procedure for evaluation results higher than the first threshold is the processing procedure for evaluation results of "Excellent", and the processing procedure for evaluation results lower than the second threshold is the processing procedure for evaluation results of "Poor".

[0129] For the processor evaluation information obtained from the server, processors with evaluation results of "Excellent" and "Poor" are stored separately, and processors with evaluation results of "Poor" are marked. When recommending processors, processors with evaluation results of "Excellent" are recommended to the user. After the user manually adjusts the processor, the adjusted processor is compared with the marked processors, that is, processors with evaluation results of "Poor", and a prompt message is issued when a match is found.

[0130] In this embodiment, the reminder module for issuing prompts can be located on the device itself or on a mobile terminal. Preferably, the reminder module and the program adjustment module are located together on the device itself or on the mobile terminal. Having the reminder module and the program adjustment module on the same device facilitates timely and effective delivery of prompts to the user reminding them to modify the processing program after the user completes the program adjustment operation.

[0131] As a preferred embodiment, the prompt information includes a reminder suggesting that the user modify the process type and / or parameters, along with the reason for the suggested modification.

[0132] For example, the prompt message could be "The current program is not performing well; it is recommended to switch to a gentle wash program," where the "gentle wash program" can be replaced with other program types that offer better performance, depending on the actual situation. Alternatively, the prompt message could be "The current washing water temperature is too high; it is recommended to change it to 30℃."

[0133] In further proposals, such as Figure 2 As shown, step S5 of the control method specifically includes the following steps:

[0134] S501. If a program start command is received, the recommended clothing processing program is run; otherwise, step S502 is executed.

[0135] S502, The garment processing equipment receives the user's program adjustment operation;

[0136] S503. Determine the adjusted processing procedure based on the procedure adjustment operation.

[0137] Furthermore, step S6 above specifically includes the following steps:

[0138] S601. Compare the adjusted processing procedure with the stored evaluation information of the corresponding processing procedure;

[0139] S602. If the adjusted processing program matches the processing program whose evaluation result in the processing program evaluation information is lower than the second threshold, then step S603 is executed; otherwise, after receiving the program start instruction, the adjusted processing program is run.

[0140] S603, Issue a prompt message to remind the user to modify the processing procedure.

[0141] In a further embodiment, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in step S4 of the control method, if there is no stored processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information of the clothing to be processed, the clothing processing device runs a preset processing program.

[0142] Specifically, step S4 includes the following steps:

[0143] S401. Determine whether there is processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information of the clothing to be processed;

[0144] S402. If the judgment result is yes, then retrieve the corresponding processing program evaluation information, recommend the processing program whose evaluation result is higher than the first threshold based on the retrieved processing program evaluation information, and then continue to execute step S5; otherwise, execute step S403.

[0145] S403. The garment processing equipment operates a preset processing program;

[0146] S404. The process finishes running and the user's evaluation result of the run process is obtained.

[0147] S405. The running processing program and the user's evaluation results are sent to the server and recorded as processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information of the clothing to be processed.

[0148] Specifically, the garment processing device described in this embodiment has an evaluation module for obtaining the user's evaluation results of the processing program run by the garment processing device. In step S404 above, the user performs an evaluation operation in the evaluation module, and the evaluation module generates a corresponding evaluation result based on the user's evaluation operation.

[0149] In step S405 above, the control module of the garment processing equipment controls the data communication module to send the processing program running in step S403 and the evaluation results generated by the evaluation module in step S404 to the server, which are recorded as processing program evaluation information.

[0150] More specifically, in this embodiment, the evaluation module can be located on the local end of the garment processing equipment or on a mobile terminal. Preferably, the evaluation module and the program adjustment module are located together on the local end of the garment processing equipment or on the mobile terminal, allowing users to complete multiple operations on the same device, which is more convenient.

[0151] In one specific implementation, both the program adjustment module and the evaluation module are located on the control panel of the garment processing equipment, allowing users to set the processing program and evaluate it directly on the garment processing equipment.

[0152] Furthermore, the steps following step S405 include the following steps:

[0153] S406. Determine whether the evaluation result given by the user in step S404 is higher than the first threshold. If yes, proceed to step S407; otherwise, mark the processing program running this time.

[0154] S407. Record the processing procedure for this run. When the same garment information is identified again, recommend the processing procedure for this run.

[0155] In one specific scheme, the user provides the evaluation result by selecting one of two options: "Excellent" or "Poor". Accordingly, in step S406, it is determined whether the evaluation result is "Excellent". If so, step S407 is executed; otherwise, the current processing program is marked as running.

[0156] In the above scheme, after the clothing processing device obtains the clothing information of the clothing to be processed through the clothing recognition module, if the clothing to be processed is not new, and if the corresponding processing program evaluation information is not retrieved in the storage module, a preset processing program can be run, and the user's evaluation of the clothing processing effect can be obtained after the program ends.

[0157] On the one hand, the system can collect user feedback and record it on the server, forming processing evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information, which can be used by other users when processing the same clothing. On the other hand, when the current user processes the same clothing again, the clothing processing device can recommend a suitable processing procedure or remind the user that a certain processing procedure is ineffective and should be avoided.

[0158] In step S403 above, as a specific implementation, the preset processing program can be the default processing program of the clothing processing device, such as the default program type and the default values ​​of each program parameter.

[0159] In another specific implementation, the garment processing device has a preset correspondence between garment type and / or garment material and processing program. In step S1, the acquired garment information includes at least one of garment type and garment material. In step S403, the preset processing program is a processing program corresponding to the garment type and / or garment material of the garment to be processed.

[0160] In a further embodiment, if the user does not provide feedback in step S404 above, the control process ends.

[0161] Furthermore, after the user makes a review, in step S405, the clothing processing device reads the user's information and sends the user information, the processing program currently running (including program type and program parameter values), and the user's review result to the server for recording as processing program review information.

[0162] In one specific implementation, the user information includes one or more of the following: the user's region, the user's age, and the model of the clothing processing equipment.

[0163] Generally, if there are significant differences in the environment of different regions, the treatment effect of the same garment will vary even if the exact same treatment procedure is used. Furthermore, users of different ages may have different needs regarding the treatment effect of their garments, and consequently, their evaluation criteria for the treatment procedure may differ.

[0164] Regarding the garment processing equipment itself, on the one hand, different models of garment processing equipment may produce different results when running the same processing program. On the other hand, different models of garment processing equipment do not have completely identical functions, and certain specific processing programs may not be able to run on some garment processing equipment.

[0165] The processing program evaluation information recorded on the server comes from a wide range of sources. When a user uses a garment processing device to wash and care for newly purchased clothes, the device can access processing programs and evaluation results uploaded by a large number of users. However, some of these users have different user information than the current user, so the processing programs and evaluation results from those users may not be very relevant to the current user.

[0166] In the above solution, user information, processing procedures, and evaluation results are uploaded to the server. When the clothing processing device retrieves the processing procedure evaluation information from the server via the data communication module, it can filter out processing procedures and evaluation results uploaded by users with the same or similar user information, and then perform further filtering and storage. This avoids situations where the recommended processing procedure is unsuitable for the current user due to differences in user information.

[0167] In a further embodiment of this invention, when it is determined that the clothing to be processed is new clothing, after obtaining and storing the corresponding processing program evaluation information from the server, a processing program is further recommended based on the stored processing program evaluation information.

[0168] Specifically, such as Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, after step S3 is completed, the control method continues to execute step S4, and the steps after step S4.

[0169] More specifically, in step S3, the control module controls the data communication module to obtain the processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information from the server, and controls the storage module to store the clothing information obtained in step S1 and the processing program evaluation information obtained from the server. In step S4, the control module retrieves the newly stored processing program evaluation information from the storage module and sends it to the recommendation module, and controls the recommendation module to recommend processing programs to the user based on the retrieved processing program evaluation information.

[0170] In the above solution, when a user washes new clothes for the first time, the system can retrieve and store the corresponding processing program evaluation information from the server. Furthermore, during subsequent washes, the system can recommend suitable processing programs for the user based on the retrieved evaluation information, thus solving the problem of recommending appropriate processing programs for new clothes.

[0171] In another further embodiment of this solution, such as Figure 4 As shown, step S3 of the control method specifically includes:

[0172] Match and run the new clothes washing and care program based on the clothing information of the clothes to be processed, and record the current time as the first washing and care time of the clothes to be processed.

[0173] Additionally, the server obtains the processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information of the clothing to be processed, and stores it in relation to the clothing information.

[0174] The new clothes washing and care program is a complete process for washing and caring for new clothes.

[0175] Specifically, the control module of the garment processing equipment matches a new garment washing and care program based on the garment type and / or material in the garment information. The control module has a preset correspondence between garment type and / or material and new garment washing and care programs, and the matching of the new garment washing and care program is performed by calling this correspondence.

[0176] In the above scheme, the operation of matching and running the new clothes washing and care program, and the operation of obtaining and storing the evaluation information of the processing program can be performed simultaneously or sequentially. In this embodiment, there is no specific limitation on the execution order of the above two operations.

[0177] Using the above scheme, the control process ends after the new garment washing and care program finishes running. When the same garment needs washing and care again, the garment processing device obtains the garment information through the garment recognition module. The control module can then determine that the garment is not new. At this point, step S4 and subsequent steps can be executed, that is, the corresponding processing program evaluation information is retrieved from the storage module and a processing program is recommended accordingly to wash and care for the garment.

[0178] The washing and care needs of users when washing new clothes for the first time may differ from those when washing them for the first time. For example, the first wash of new clothes may focus on removing residual chemicals from the garment's manufacturing process, aiming to remove as many of these chemicals as possible. Clothes that are not being washed for the first time, on the other hand, are more concerned with cleaning stains accumulated during daily wear, such as sweat stains. Therefore, the appropriate procedures for the first wash, especially the type of detergent, washing time, and water temperature, may differ from those for subsequent washes.

[0179] The processing program evaluation information obtained by the server comes from a large amount of user-uploaded data, most of which are run during non-first-time washing and care. In the above solution of this embodiment, a separate new garment washing and care program is matched for the first washing and care of new clothes, and the processing program evaluation information obtained by the server can be directly stored in the storage module. When the same garment is washed and cared for again, a processing program is recommended based on the processing program evaluation information. In this way, the different washing and care needs of new clothes for the first washing and care and subsequent daily washing and care can be met.

[0180] The garment processing equipment and control method provided in this embodiment can identify whether the garment to be processed is new. If the garment is new, the server can obtain and store the corresponding processing program evaluation information for future use when recommending processing programs, thus solving the problem of not being able to recommend processing programs for new garments. The processing program evaluation information comes from data from users who purchased the same garment and evaluated the effects of different processing programs on washing and caring for it. This allows for accurate recommendations of processing programs with better results, ensuring a better user experience.

[0181] Furthermore, for user-manually adjusted processes, the results can be compared and analyzed against process evaluation information. If the manually adjusted process matches a process with a low evaluation in the evaluation information, the user will be prompted to make modifications, further ensuring a better user experience.

[0182] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The clothing recognition module is used to obtain clothing information of the clothing to be processed; The data communication module is used to obtain the processing program evaluation information from the server; The control module, after determining that the clothing to be processed is new clothing based on the clothing information obtained by the clothing recognition module, controls the data communication module to obtain the processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information from the server.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment has a storage module for storing garment information and its corresponding processing program evaluation information; After the data communication module obtains the processing program evaluation information from the server, the control module controls the storage module to store the clothing information obtained by the clothing recognition module and the processing program evaluation information obtained by the data communication module. Preferably, the garment processing equipment includes a recommendation module for recommending processing programs based on processing program evaluation information; When the control module determines that the clothing to be processed is not new, the storage module retrieves the processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information of the clothing to be processed, and controls the recommendation module to recommend a processing program based on the retrieved processing program evaluation information.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The clothing processing equipment includes an evaluation module for obtaining user evaluation results of the processing procedure; The control module controls the data communication module to send the processing program running by the clothing processing equipment and the evaluation results obtained by the evaluation module to the server, which are recorded as processing program evaluation information.

4. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a program adjustment module for receiving program adjustment operations; The control module determines the adjusted processing procedure based on the program adjustment operation. Preferably, the clothing processing device includes a reminder module for issuing a prompt message to the user to modify the processing program; The control module compares the adjusted processing program with the processing program evaluation information, and controls whether the reminder module issues the prompt information.

5. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The processing program evaluation information includes the evaluation results of multiple users on the processing program run by the clothing processing equipment when processing clothing with the same clothing information.

6. A control method for a garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment acquires garment information of the garment to be processed and determines whether the garment to be processed is new based on the garment information; If the clothing to be processed is new clothing, the server will obtain the corresponding processing evaluation information based on the clothing information.

7. The control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The garment processing device stores the processing program evaluation information obtained from the server in correspondence with the garment information of the garment to be processed. Preferably, if it is determined that the clothing to be processed is not new clothing, then the processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information is retrieved from the stored processing program evaluation information, and a processing program is recommended based on the retrieved processing program evaluation information; More preferably, when it is determined that the clothing to be processed is new clothing, after storing the processing program evaluation information, a processing program is recommended based on the stored processing program evaluation information; Alternatively, when the garment to be processed is determined to be new, a new garment washing and care program can be matched and run based on the garment's information.

8. The control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, When the garment to be processed is not new, if no processing program evaluation information corresponding to the garment information is stored, the garment processing equipment will run a preset processing program. Preferably, after the processing program finishes running, the user's evaluation result of the running processing program is obtained, and the running processing program and the user's evaluation result are sent to the server as corresponding processing program evaluation information corresponding to the clothing information of the clothing to be processed.

9. The control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The processing program evaluation information obtained by the server includes several different processing programs and their corresponding evaluation results; The method for recommending processing programs based on processing program evaluation information includes: recommending processing programs whose evaluation results are higher than a first threshold; Preferably, the processing program evaluation information is uploaded to the server by multiple users who evaluate the processing program run by the clothing processing device. The multiple users process clothing items with the same clothing information by running the processing program through the clothing processing device.

10. The control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, When storing the evaluation information of the processing program, at least the processing programs whose evaluation results are higher than a first threshold and the processing programs whose evaluation results are lower than a second threshold are stored. Preferably, after the recommended processing procedure is completed, if a program adjustment operation is received, the adjusted processing procedure is determined according to the program adjustment operation. If it is determined that the adjusted processing program matches a processing program whose evaluation result is lower than the second threshold in the stored corresponding processing program evaluation information, a prompt message reminding the user to modify the processing program is issued.

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