Clothing treatment system

Abstract

To provide a clothing treatment system capable of enhancing an advertisement effect without annoying a user.SOLUTION: A clothing treatment system 1 includes an acquisition part 311, and a determination part 312. The acquisition part 311 acquires use information including an operation content of a user having used a washing machine 200. The determination part 312 determines whether or not to output advertisement information, based on the use information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a laundry processing system. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an information terminal advertising system that includes a server and a terminal. When a browser running on the terminal sends a request to acquire content to the server, the server sends the requested content to the terminal. The terminal displays the acquired content as an image on a display and outputs advertising audio based on audio advertising data included in the content from a speaker. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-67036 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the information terminal advertising system disclosed in Patent Document 1, advertisements for consumables may be output when the user is not interested in the consumables, which may be annoying to the user.

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a clothing processing system that can increase advertising effectiveness without causing inconvenience to users. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The clothing processing system according to the present invention includes an acquisition unit and a determination unit. The acquisition unit acquires usage information including operation details of the washing machine used by the user. The determination unit determines whether or not to output advertising information based on the usage information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, a clothing processing system can be provided that can increase advertising effectiveness without causing inconvenience to users. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is an overall view of a clothing processing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a clothing treatment system according to a first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a mobile terminal. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation display unit of a washing machine. [Figure 5] 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the clothing processing system according to the first embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the same or corresponding parts are designated by the same reference numerals and will not be described repeatedly.

[0010] <Embodiment 1> A clothing processing system 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. Fig. 1 is an overall view of the clothing processing system 1 according to the first embodiment. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the clothing processing system 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0011] The clothing processing system 1 includes a mobile terminal 100, a washing machine 200, and a server 300. The clothing processing system 1 is a system that provides advertisements for consumables for the washing machine 200 to a user using the mobile terminal 100 or the washing machine 200. The consumables include detergent, fabric softener, bleach, or consumable parts.

[0012] Server 300 communicates with each of mobile terminal 100 and washing machine 200. That is, mobile terminal 100 and server 300 can communicate with each other via communication network N. Washing machine 200 and server 300 can communicate with each other via communication network N. Communication network N includes an electric communication network, an optical communication network, or the like. Note that mobile terminal 100 and washing machine 200 may exchange information with each other via communication network N and server 300, or may exchange information with each other via short-range wireless communication or the like.

[0013] The mobile terminal 100 is a smartphone, a tablet, etc. The mobile terminal 100 includes a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, a communication unit 130, and an operation display unit 140.

[0014] Control unit 110 includes a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). Control unit 110 executes various processes defined in the computer programs by executing computer programs stored in storage unit 120. The various processes include processes defined in a computer program (hereinafter referred to as a laundry application) that can check various information about washing machine 200.

[0015] The laundry app can acquire the operation status and detection information of washing machine 200 via server 300 and display them on the screen. The laundry app can also display advertisement information and a web page or the like corresponding to a uniform resource locator (URL) included in the advertisement information on the screen. The laundry app can also receive the brand AG of detergent and the brand of fabric softener used by the user and notify server 300. Server 300 notifies washing machine 200 of the standard dosage amounts of detergent and fabric softener that match the received brands. The laundry app can also receive operation settings (so-called courses) that match the type of laundry or the user's preferences and notify server 300. Server 300 notifies washing machine 200 of the received course.

[0016] The storage unit 120 includes a main storage device such as a read-only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM). The main storage device is, for example, a semiconductor memory. The storage unit 120 may further include an auxiliary storage device such as a hard disk drive (HDD) and a solid state drive (SSD). The storage unit 120 stores various computer programs executed by the control unit 110. The storage unit 120 also stores advertising information received from the server 300. The storage unit 120 also stores user information and the like associated with users. Hereinafter, the user information stored in the storage unit 120 will be referred to as "mobile terminal user information." Note that the computer programs, user information, and the like are not limited to being stored in the storage unit 120 of the mobile terminal 100, and may also be stored in the form of a so-called web application, for example, stored in the storage unit 320 of the server 300, which will be described later.

[0017] The mobile terminal user information includes, for example, an ID (hereinafter referred to as a mobile terminal ID) that identifies the mobile terminal 100. The mobile terminal user information may also include attribute information of the user who owns the mobile terminal 100, linked to the mobile terminal ID. The attribute information includes name, sex, age, address, etc.

[0018] The mobile terminal user information may also include usage information of washing machine 200 linked to the mobile terminal ID. The usage information includes operation details of washing machine 200 by the user. Specifically, the usage information includes the detergent brand AG and the fabric softener brand registered by the user, operation information in which the amounts of detergent and fabric softener added are changed from the standard amounts added when washing is performed by washing machine 200, a course accepted by washing machine 200 from the user, a course frequently used by the user, detection information of washing machine 200, and the like.

[0019] The mobile terminal ID is an ID that identifies the mobile terminal 100, and is essentially an ID that identifies the user who owns the mobile terminal 100. Therefore, the attribute information and usage information linked to the mobile terminal ID are essentially information linked to the user. Therefore, the mobile terminal ID is not only linked to a specific mobile terminal 100, but can also be linked to another mobile terminal whose user has been properly authenticated.

[0020] The communication unit 130 is a device that communicates with the server 300 via a communication network N. The communication unit 130 communicates with the server 300, for example, via a wireless access point (not shown) and the communication network N. In this case, the communication unit 130 communicates with the wireless access point using, for example, the Wi-Fi (registered trademark) communication standard.

[0021] Furthermore, communication unit 130 may acquire the home appliance ID of washing machine 200 using a communication standard such as short-range wireless communication. The home appliance ID will be described later. The mobile terminal ID and the home appliance ID are transmitted to server 300 via communication unit 130. Server 300 associates mobile terminal 100 owned by the user with washing machine 200 based on the received mobile terminal ID and home appliance ID. As a result, server 300 associates mobile terminal user information linked to the user with home appliance user information. Note that the method of associating mobile terminal 100 with washing machine 200 is not limited to this.

[0022] The operation display unit 140 includes a display unit 141 and an operation unit 142 .

[0023] Display unit 141 includes a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display, etc. Display unit 141 displays advertisement information and the like received from server 300. Specifically, display unit 141 displays the advertisement information, a Web page corresponding to a URL included in the advertisement information, an operation status of washing machine 200, etc.

[0024] Operation unit 142 includes at least one of a touch panel and hardware keys. In the first embodiment, operation unit 142 is a touch panel. The touch panel is disposed over display unit 141, and receives operations by a user's finger or the like. Specifically, operation unit 142 may receive operation information. For example, the operation information indicates information about changes in the amounts of detergent and fabric softener to be dispensed from the reference amounts when performing laundry in washing machine 200.

[0025] 3 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of mobile terminal 100. A screen showing the operation status of washing machine 200 is displayed on display unit 141 of operation display unit 140. In addition, first advertisement information A1 is superimposed on the screen showing the operation status.

[0026] The first advertising information A1 includes, for example, an image or text introducing a detergent brand A11 and a URL of a web page for detailed information about the detergent A11. For example, the cleaning power of the detergent brand A11 is stronger than the cleaning power of the detergent brand AG currently used by the user. When the first advertising information A1 is touched, the control unit 110 displays the detailed information web page included in the first advertising information A1 on the display unit 141.

[0027] The washing machine 200 includes a housing 201, a door 202, an open / close button 203, a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, a communication unit 230, and an operation display unit 240.

[0028] A drum, a water tub, a drum motor, and the like (not shown) are arranged inside housing 201. Door 202 separates the inside of housing 201 from the outside of housing 201. Open / close button 203 is arranged around door 202. Door 202 opens when operated. A user can put laundry into the drum inside housing 201 through open door 202.

[0029] The control unit 210 includes a processor such as a CPU and an MPU. The control unit 210 executes a computer program stored in the storage unit 220 to perform various processes defined by the computer program.

[0030] Storage unit 220 includes a main storage device such as a ROM and a RAM. Storage unit 220 may further include an auxiliary storage device such as an HDD and an SSD. Storage unit 220 stores various computer programs executed by control unit 210. Storage unit 220 also stores user information and the like associated with users. Hereinafter, the user information stored in storage unit 220 will be referred to as "home appliance user information." Note that the user information and the like are not limited to being stored in storage unit 220 of washing machine 200, and may be stored in storage unit 320 of server 300, which will be described later, for example.

[0031] The home appliance user information includes, for example, an ID (hereinafter referred to as a home appliance ID) for identifying the washing machine 200. The home appliance user information may include usage information of the washing machine 200, such as a course downloaded by the user, a course frequently used by the user, and detection information of the washing machine 200, which are linked to the home appliance ID. The detection information of the washing machine 200 includes, for example, information indicating a change over time in the amount of detergent stored in the storage tank of the washing machine 200.

[0032] The home electric appliance ID is an ID for identifying the washing machine 200, and is essentially an ID for identifying a user who uses the washing machine 200. Therefore, the usage information linked to the home electric appliance ID is essentially information linked to the user.

[0033] The communication unit 230 is a device that communicates with the server 300 via the communication network N. The communication unit 230 communicates with the server 300, for example, via a wireless access point (not shown) and the communication network N. In this case, the communication unit 230 communicates with the wireless access point using, for example, the Wi-Fi (registered trademark) communication standard.

[0034] The operation display unit 240 includes a display unit 241 and an operation unit 242. The operation display unit 240 is provided, for example, on the upper part of the front surface of the housing 201.

[0035] The display unit 241 includes, for example, a design panel and a light source such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode). The design panel is made of, for example, a light-blocking material that blocks light, and a light-transmitting material that transmits light only in areas corresponding to characters or figures such as "start" and "listen" (see FIG. 4). An LED is disposed below the area made of the light-transmitting material, and the characters or figures such as "start" and "listen" are illuminated.

[0036] The operation unit 242 includes at least one of a touch panel and hardware keys. The operation unit 242 in the first embodiment is a touch panel. The touch panel is disposed over a partial area of the design panel that constitutes the display unit 241, and accepts operations by the user's finger or the like. Note that part or all of the operation display unit 240 may be configured by combining a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display, etc. with a touch panel or hardware keys.

[0037] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of operation display unit 240 of washing machine 200. Display unit 241 includes multiple display units. The multiple display units include a bath water display unit L1, a numeric display unit L2, a course display unit L3, and a door lock display unit L4. Each of the multiple display units includes a light source such as an LED. As a result, characters or figures such as "Wash" and "Rinse" on each display unit can be individually illuminated.

[0038] The bath water display L1 displays information indicating whether the bath water will be used in the washing process or the rinsing process during the laundry cycle. The numeric display L2 displays information indicating, for example, the recommended amount of detergent, the scheduled time for the operation to process the laundry, and the remaining time during the operation to process the laundry. The course display L3 displays information indicating the course. The door lock display L4 displays information indicating that the door 202 is locked.

[0039] The operation unit 242 includes a plurality of keys, including a light key K1, a bath water key K2, a reservation key K3, a wash key K4, a rinse key K5, a spin key K6, a dry key K7, an automatic feed key K8, a laundry key K9, a wash / dry key K10, a dry key K11, a download course key K12, a start / pause key K13, a child lock key K14, a listen key K15, a power on key K16, and a power off key K17. Each of the keys includes a touch panel and a light source such as an LED. As a result, each key can emit light individually. The power on key K16 and the power off key K17 may be implemented as hardware keys rather than a touch panel.

[0040] The light key K1 accepts whether or not to turn on the light in the water tank during operation. The bath water key K2 accepts the process of using bath water. The reservation key K3 accepts the reservation of the end time of operation. The wash key K4 accepts the washing time of the laundry. The rinse key K5 accepts the number of times to rinse the laundry. The spin key K6 accepts the spin time of the laundry. The dry key K7 accepts the drying time of the laundry. The automatic dispensing key K8 accepts whether or not to automatically dispense at least one of detergent and fabric softener.

[0041] The washing machine 200 has a plurality of operation settings (so-called courses). Each operation setting is associated with an operation content of the washing machine 200. Courses include "AI," "standard," "extreme warm water wash," "wrinkle prevention," and "home style." The washing key K9 accepts selection of a course for the washing process. The washing and drying key K10 accepts selection of a course in which a drying process is added to the washing process. The drying key K11 accepts selection of a course for the drying process. The download course key K12 accepts selection of a course downloaded from the server 300.

[0042] The start / pause key K13 accepts an instruction to start the operation of the washing machine 200 and an instruction to pause the operation of the washing machine 200. The child lock key K14 accepts whether to lock the door 202. The listen key K15 blinks when advertising information transmitted from the server 300 is present, and accepts speech control of the advertising information. The power on key K16 accepts an instruction to start supplying electricity to the washing machine 200, i.e., an instruction to start the washing machine 200. The power off key K17 accepts an instruction to cut off electricity to the washing machine 200.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 2, the server 300 includes a control unit 310, a storage unit 320, and a communication unit 330.

[0044] Communication unit 330 is a device that communicates with each of mobile terminal 100 and washing machine 200 via communication network N. Communication unit 330 can receive information from mobile terminal 100 and can transmit information to mobile terminal 100. Server 300 can receive information from washing machine 200 and can transmit information to washing machine 200. Communication unit 330 transmits information received from mobile terminal 100 to washing machine 200 and transmits information received from washing machine 200 to mobile terminal 100, thereby enabling indirect communication between mobile terminal 100 and washing machine 200.

[0045] The storage unit 320 includes a main storage device such as a ROM and a RAM. The main storage device is, for example, a semiconductor memory. The storage unit 320 may further include an auxiliary storage device such as an HDD and an SSD. The storage unit 320 stores various computer programs executed by the control unit 310. The storage unit 320 also stores user information acquired from the mobile terminal 100 and the washing machine 200.

[0046] The storage unit 320 may store multiple pieces of advertising information. The multiple pieces of advertising information include first advertising information A1 and second advertising information A2. For example, the first advertising information A1 includes an image or text introducing a detergent brand A11 and a URL of a web page with detailed information about the detergent. The detergent brand A11 has stronger cleaning power than the detergent brand AG currently used by the user. The second advertising information A2 includes an image or text introducing a detergent brand A22 and a URL of a web page with detailed information about the detergent. The detergent brand A22 has weaker cleaning power than the detergent brand AG currently used by the user, but has characteristics such as being less irritating to the skin (e.g., a neutral detergent). The image or text introducing the detergent brand may include expressions indicating characteristics based on user operation information (e.g., having strong cleaning power, being less irritating to the skin, etc.).

[0047] The control unit 310 includes a processor such as a CPU and an MPU. The control unit 310 executes various processes defined by the computer programs by executing the computer programs stored in the storage unit 320. The various processes include processes performed by an acquisition unit 311, a determination unit 312, and an output unit 313.

[0048] Acquisition unit 311 acquires usage information from at least one of mobile terminal 100 and washing machine 200. Specifically, acquisition unit 311 acquires mobile terminal user information from mobile terminal 100 and acquires home appliance user information from washing machine 200 via communication unit 330. Alternatively, acquisition unit 311 may only acquire mobile terminal user information from mobile terminal 100 via communication unit 330. Alternatively, acquisition unit 311 may only acquire home appliance user information from washing machine 200 via communication unit 330. Note that acquisition unit 311 may be able to select whether to acquire only either the mobile terminal user information or the home appliance user information, or whether to acquire both the mobile terminal user information and the home appliance user information, depending on the situation. Furthermore, acquisition unit 311 may be able to change whether to acquire only either the mobile terminal user information or the home appliance user information, or both the mobile terminal user information and the home appliance user information, in accordance with an instruction from an operator.

[0049] The determination unit 312 determines whether to output advertising information based on the usage information. Specifically, the determination unit 312 determines whether the user is considering purchasing a consumable agent based on the usage information. For example, if the usage information includes operation information that changes the amount of detergent dispensed to a larger amount than the standard amount, the determination unit 312 determines that the user is considering purchasing a detergent with stronger cleaning power than the current detergent brand AG. If the usage information includes operation information that changes the amount of detergent dispensed to a smaller amount than the standard amount, the determination unit 312 determines that the user is considering purchasing a detergent with less irritation than the current detergent brand AG. If the usage information includes operation information that does not change the standard amount of detergent dispensed, the determination unit 312 determines that the user is satisfied with the current detergent brand AG and is not considering purchasing a detergent of a different brand from the current detergent brand AG.

[0050] In this way, in the clothing processing system 11 of the first embodiment, the determination unit 312 determines whether or not to output advertising information based on the usage information. As a result, the advertisement is output to users who are not satisfied with the current detergent brand AG. In other words, the advertisement is not output to users who are satisfied with the current detergent brand AG. As a result, the advertising effect can be increased without causing the user a sense of annoyance.

[0051] The output unit 313 outputs advertising information selected from the plurality of pieces of advertising information based on the usage information. Specifically, the output unit 313 selects advertising information that meets the user's needs from the plurality of pieces of advertising information. For example, if the usage information includes operation information that changes the amount of detergent dispensed to a larger amount than the standard amount, the output unit 313 selects first advertising information A1. The first advertising information A1 includes information indicating detergent brand A11. The cleaning power of detergent brand A11 is stronger than that of the current detergent brand AG. On the other hand, if the usage information includes operation information that changes the amount of detergent dispensed to a smaller amount than the standard amount, the output unit 313 selects second advertising information A2. The second advertising information A2 includes information indicating detergent brand A22. The cleaning power of detergent brand A22 is weaker than that of the current detergent brand AG, but has the characteristic of being less irritating to the skin.

[0052] In this way, in the clothing processing system 1 of the first embodiment, the output unit 313 outputs advertising information selected from a plurality of pieces of advertising information based on the usage information. As a result, advertisements that interest the user are output. In other words, advertisements that do not interest the user are not output. As a result, the advertising effectiveness can be further improved without causing the user any annoyance.

[0053] Next, a description will be given of the operation of the clothing processing system 1. Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the clothing processing system 1.

[0054] In step S11, the acquisition unit 311 acquires the usage information from at least one of the mobile terminal 100 and the washing machine 200.

[0055] In step S12, the determination unit 312 determines whether or not to output advertising information based on the usage information. If the determination unit 312 determines not to output advertising information (step S12: No), the processing of the clothing processing system 1 ends.

[0056] On the other hand, if the determination unit 312 determines that advertising information should be output (step S12: Yes), the output unit 313 selects from the plurality of pieces of advertising information based on the usage information in step S13. If the usage information includes operation information that changes the amount of detergent dispensed to a larger amount than the standard amount, the output unit 313 outputs the first advertising information A1 in step S14.

[0057] On the other hand, if the usage information includes operation information that changes the amount of detergent dispensed to a smaller amount than the standard amount, then in step S15, the output unit 313 outputs the second advertisement information A2.

[0058] <Embodiment 2> A clothing processing system 1 according to embodiment 2 will be described. The clothing processing system 1 according to embodiment 2 differs from embodiment 1 in that the usage information includes detection information detected by the washing machine 200. The following mainly describes the differences between embodiment 2 and embodiment 1.

[0059] The usage information includes detection information detected by washing machine 200. For example, washing machine 200 is equipped with a storage tank and a sensor that detects the amount of detergent stored in the storage tank, and the detection information includes information indicating a change over time in the amount of detergent stored in the storage tank detected by the sensor. The sensor is, for example, a sensor that can detect the magnetic force of a float as a continuous value, a weight sensor, or a distance sensor that can detect the liquid level.

[0060] Determination unit 312 determines whether to output advertising information based on the usage information. More specifically, determination unit 312 determines whether the user is considering purchasing a consumable agent based on the usage information. For example, when the usage information includes information indicating that the detergent storage amount is not full even though the detergent has been refilled from a refill container into the storage tank of washing machine 200, determination unit 312 determines that the user is considering purchasing a detergent because the refill container has become empty. On the other hand, when the usage information includes information indicating that the detergent storage amount has become full when the detergent has been refilled from a refill container into the storage tank of washing machine 200, determination unit 312 determines that the user is not considering purchasing a detergent.

[0061] In this way, in the clothing processing system 11 of the second embodiment, the determination unit 312 determines whether or not to output advertising information based on the usage information. As a result, an advertisement is output to a user whose refill container is empty. In other words, an advertisement is not output to a user whose refill container is not empty. As a result, the effectiveness of the advertisement can be improved without causing the user a sense of annoyance.

[0062] <Embodiment 3> A clothing processing system 1 according to embodiment 3 will be described. The clothing processing system 1 according to embodiment 3 differs from embodiment 1 in that the output unit 313 outputs multiple pieces of advertising information. Below, the differences between embodiment 3 and embodiment 1 will be mainly described.

[0063] The output unit 313 outputs a plurality of pieces of advertising information selected from the plurality of pieces of advertising information based on the usage information. Specifically, the output unit 313 selects a plurality of pieces of advertising information that meet the user's needs from the plurality of pieces of advertising information. For example, if the usage information includes operation information that changes the amount of detergent dispensed to a larger amount than the standard amount, the output unit 313 selects the first advertising information A1 and the third advertising information A3. The first advertising information A1 includes information indicating the detergent brand A11. The detergent brand A11 has a stronger cleaning power than the current detergent brand AG. Furthermore, the third advertising information A3 includes information indicating the bleach brand A33.

[0064] On the other hand, if the usage information includes operation information that changes the amount of detergent dispensed to a smaller amount than the standard amount, the output unit 313 selects the second advertising information A2 and the fourth advertising information A4. The second advertising information A2 includes information indicating the detergent brand A22. The detergent brand A22 has weaker cleaning power than the current detergent brand AG, but is characterized by being less irritating to the skin. The fourth advertising information A4 includes information indicating the detergent brand A44, which has a smaller amount dispensed than the standard amount.

[0065] In this way, in the clothing processing system 1 of the third embodiment, the output unit 313 outputs a plurality of pieces of advertising information selected from a plurality of pieces of advertising information based on the usage information. As a result, advertisements that interest the user are output. In other words, advertisements that do not interest the user are not output. As a result, the advertising effectiveness can be further improved without causing the user to feel annoyed.

[0066] <Embodiment 4> A clothing processing system 1 according to embodiment 4 will be described. The clothing processing system 1 according to embodiment 4 differs from embodiment 1 in that it outputs advertising information based on current fabric softener usage information. Below, the differences between embodiment 4 and embodiment 1 will be mainly described.

[0067] The storage unit 320 includes fifth advertising information A5 and sixth advertising information A6. For example, the fifth advertising information A5 includes an image or text introducing a fabric softener brand A55 and a URL of a web page with detailed information about the fabric softener. The scent of fabric softener brand A55 is stronger than the scent of the brand of fabric softener currently used by the user. The sixth advertising information A6 includes an image or text introducing a fabric softener brand A66 and a URL of a web page with detailed information about the fabric softener. The scent of fabric softener brand A66 is weaker than the scent of the brand of fabric softener currently used by the user. The image or text introducing the fabric softener brand may include an expression indicating characteristics based on user operation information (e.g., "strong scent," "weak scent," etc.).

[0068] The output unit 313 outputs advertising information selected from the plurality of pieces of advertising information based on the usage information. Specifically, the output unit 313 selects advertising information that meets the user's needs from the plurality of pieces of advertising information. For example, if the usage information includes operation information that changes the amount of fabric softener dispensed to a larger amount than the standard amount, the output unit 313 selects fifth advertising information A5. The fifth advertising information A5 includes information indicating fabric softener brand A55. The fragrance of fabric softener brand A55 is stronger than the fragrance of the current brand of fabric softener. On the other hand, if the usage information includes operation information that changes the amount of fabric softener dispensed to a smaller amount than the standard amount, the output unit 313 selects sixth advertising information A6. The sixth advertising information A6 includes information indicating fabric softener brand A66. The fragrance of fabric softener brand A66 is weaker than the fragrance of the current brand of fabric softener.

[0069] In this way, in the clothing processing system 1 of the fourth embodiment, the output unit 313 outputs advertising information selected from a plurality of pieces of advertising information based on the usage information. As a result, advertisements that interest the user are output. In other words, advertisements that do not interest the user are not output. As a result, the advertising effectiveness can be further improved without causing the user any annoyance.

[0070] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be embodied in various forms without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0071] For example, when the usage information includes operation information indicating that detergent has been dispensed multiple times, output unit 313 may select seventh advertisement information A7. Seventh advertisement information A7 includes information indicating brand A77 of powder detergent with high detergency. Also, when the usage information includes information that the user uses washing machine 200 only on Sundays, output unit 313 may select seventh advertisement information A7.

[0072] For example, when the usage information includes information that the user uses washing machine 200 in the sterilization course, output unit 313 may select eighth advertisement information A8. Eighth advertisement information A8 includes information indicating brand A88 of the sterilization hose.

[0073] For example, if the usage information includes information that the user uses washing machine 200 by using bath water key K2, output unit 313 may select ninth advertisement information A9. Ninth advertisement information A9 includes information indicating bleach brand A99.

[0074] For example, if the usage information includes information that the user has changed the number of rinses using the rinse key K5, the output unit 313 may select the tenth advertisement information A10. The tenth advertisement information A10 includes information indicating a brand A1010 of a detergent that can reduce the number of rinses. [Industrial Applicability]

[0075] The present invention can be used in the field of clothing processing systems. [Explanation of symbols]

[0076] 1. Clothing processing system 100 mobile devices 110,210,310 Control unit 111,211 Operation detection unit 120,220,320 storage section 130,230,330 Communications Department 140,240 Operation display section 141,241 Display section 142,242 Operation section 200 washing machines 201 Case 202 Door 203 Open / Close Button 300 servers 311 Information acquisition department 312 Judgment section 313 Output section N communication network

Claims

1. an acquisition unit that acquires usage information including operation details of the washing machine when the user uses the washing machine; a determination unit that determines whether or not to output advertising information based on the usage information; A clothing processing system comprising:

2. The clothing processing system of claim 1, further comprising an output unit that outputs the advertising information selected from multiple pieces of advertising information based on the usage information when the determination unit determines that the advertising information should be output.

3. The clothing processing system of claim 1, wherein the usage information includes operation information that changes the amount of consumables added from the standard amount when performing laundry with the washing machine, operation settings received by the washing machine from the user, or detection information detected by the washing machine.

4. The clothing processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the advertising information includes information indicating a brand or a feature of a consumable agent.

5. a server that communicates with each of the mobile terminal and the washing machine; the acquisition unit, the determination unit, and the output unit are arranged in the server, The clothing processing system according to claim 2 , wherein the output unit outputs the advertising information to the mobile terminal.

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