Laundry management system

Abstract

To provide a laundry management system capable of remotely changing the operation setting of laundry equipment according to a use tendency.SOLUTION: The laundry management system 1 includes a laundry device 40, an imaging device 50, a laundry management apparatus 10, and a manager terminal 20. A laundry management device 10 determines the volume of a laundry object on the basis of a captured image of the laundry object, and stores and manages volume history information in a predetermined period and operation setting information of a laundry apparatus. The manager terminal 20 displays the display information of the volume history information and the display information of the operation setting information received from the laundry management device 10, and transmits change operation information related to a manager's change operation to the display information of the operation setting information to the laundry management device 10. The laundry management device 10 updates the operation setting information based on the change operation information for the operation setting information received from the manager terminal 20, and transmits the updated operation setting information to the laundry equipment.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a laundry management system. [Background technology]

[0002] Laundry management systems that remotely manage laundry machines installed in coin laundry stores are known. Patent Document 1 discloses such a laundry management system. This laundry management system includes laundry machines installed in the store, a laundry management device that remotely manages the laundry machines, and an administrator terminal for the store manager. The laundry machines, laundry management device, and administrator terminal are connected via a network.

[0003] The laundry management device stores and manages various information related to the laundry machines. The administrator terminal displays the various information related to the laundry machines stored and managed in the laundry management device. This allows the administrator to view the various information related to the laundry machines using the administrator terminal.

[0004] Patent Document 1 also discloses a technology for a laundry machine to detect the weight of laundry items placed inside the machine. This technology detects the weight of the laundry items by detecting the load (current value) of the motor that rotates the drum, similar to a domestic drum-type washer-dryer. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6815693 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The laundry management system tracks usage trends for each store. For example, depending on the region, there may be a tendency for one-person or two-person households to have relatively low usage, while there may be a tendency for three-or-more-person households to have relatively high usage. For example, if one-person or two-person households tend to have relatively low usage and tend to have usage less than the specified weight for the laundry equipment, the operating efficiency of the laundry equipment is poor.

[0007] The present disclosure aims to provide a laundry management system that can remotely change the operational settings of laundry equipment according to usage trends. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] According to the knowledge of the inventors of the present application, commercial laundry machines have large drums and motors, and the load (current value) on the motor is large regardless of the weight of the laundry items, making it difficult to detect the weight of the laundry items from changes in the load (current value) on the motor, as with the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1. Therefore, in commercial laundry machines, operational settings such as the amount of water in the washing and rinsing steps and the time for the drying step are fixed for each type and size of laundry machine.

[0009] In this regard, the inventors have found that the weight of laundry items does not necessarily correlate with the amount of water used in the wash and rinse processes. For example, a comforter, even if light in weight, requires a large amount of water in the wash and rinse processes due to its large volume. Similarly, even for clothing items such as shirts and sweaters, even if light in weight, they require a large amount of water in the wash and rinse processes due to their large volume. Therefore, the inventors have devised a system that allows the operating settings of a laundry machine to be remotely changed based on the volume history of laundry items as a usage trend.

[0010] A laundry management system according to the present disclosure includes laundry machines installed in a store, an imaging device for capturing images of laundry items, a laundry management device for remotely managing the laundry machines, and an administrator terminal for a store manager. The laundry management device determines the volume of the laundry items based on captured images of the laundry items received from the imaging device, stores and manages volume history information relating to the determined volume over a predetermined period of time and operational setting information relating to the operation of the laundry machines, updates the operational setting information based on change operation information for the operational setting information received from the administrator terminal, and transmits the updated operational setting information to the laundry machines. The administrator terminal receives display information for the volume history information and the operational setting information from the laundry management device, displays the received display information for the volume history information and the operational setting information, and transmits the change operation information relating to the administrator's change operation for the operational setting information to the laundry management device. The laundry machines operate based on the operational setting information from the laundry management device.

[0011] In a laundry management system according to the present disclosure, an imaging device captures images of laundry items, a laundry management device determines the volume of the laundry items based on the captured images of the laundry items, and stores and manages volume history information for the determined laundry items over a predetermined period and operational setting information for the laundry equipment. An administrator terminal displays display information for the volume history information and display information for the operational setting information. This allows the administrator to view, on the administrator terminal, display information for the volume history information for the laundry items over a predetermined period stored and managed by the laundry management device. The administrator can also view, on the administrator terminal, display information for the operational setting information for the laundry equipment stored and managed by the laundry management device.

[0012] According to the laundry management system of the present disclosure, the administrator terminal transmits change operation information regarding the administrator's change operation on the display information of the operation setting information to the laundry management device, and the laundry management device updates the operation setting information based on the change operation information for the operation setting information and transmits the updated operation setting information to the laundry equipment. This allows the administrator to remotely change the operation setting information of the laundry equipment stored and managed by the laundry management device by changing the operation setting information of the laundry equipment viewed on the administrator terminal based on the volume history information of the laundry items viewed on the administrator terminal.

[0013] In this way, the laundry management system according to the present disclosure can remotely change the operating settings of laundry equipment according to the volume history of laundry items in the past as a usage trend.

[0014] For example, depending on the region, if one-person or two-person households tend to use laundry less frequently and tend to use less than the laundry machine's specified weight, the amount of water used in the wash and rinse cycles in the laundry machine's operation settings can be reduced. This can improve the laundry machine's operating efficiency. Also, the time for the drying cycle in the laundry machine's operation settings can be shortened. This can improve the laundry machine's operating efficiency. Furthermore, this can shorten the laundry machine's operating time, thereby reducing waiting times for users during busy periods such as when people change clothes or on busy days such as rainy days.

[0015] In the above-mentioned laundry management system, the laundry equipment may include a plurality of laundry equipment of different sizes, and the laundry management device may further store and manage the volume history information and the operation setting information of the plurality of laundry equipment, and operation status information regarding the current operation status of the plurality of laundry equipment, and send the updated operation setting information to a corresponding laundry equipment among the plurality of laundry equipment, and the administrator terminal may further receive display information of the operation status information from the laundry management device and display the received display information of the operation status information, and the corresponding laundry equipment may operate based on the operation setting information from the laundry management device.

[0016] According to this laundry management system, the laundry management device further stores and manages volume history information and operation setting information for the multiple laundry machines, and machine size information related to operating status information related to the current operating status of the multiple laundry machines, and the administrator terminal further displays display information of the operating status information, allowing the administrator to view the display information of the current operating status information of the laundry machines stored and managed by the laundry management device on the administrator terminal.

[0017] Furthermore, the administrator can remotely change the operation setting information of the laundry equipment stored and managed by the laundry management device by changing the operation setting information of the laundry equipment viewed on the administrator terminal based on the current operating status information of the laundry equipment viewed on the administrator terminal.

[0018] In this way, this laundry management system allows the operational settings of the laundry machines to be remotely changed in accordance with the current operating status information of the laundry machines.

[0019] For example, if a medium-sized laundry machine is not available but a large-sized laundry machine is, the amount of water used in the wash and rinse processes of the large-sized laundry machine's operation settings is reduced to the amount of water used in the wash and rinse processes of the medium-sized laundry machine. Also, the drying time of the large-sized laundry machine's operation settings is reduced to the drying time of the medium-sized laundry machine. This improves the operating rate of the laundry machines.

[0020] On the other hand, for example, if the large laundry machine is unavailable but the medium laundry machine is, the amount of water used in the wash and rinse steps of the medium laundry machine's operation settings is increased to the amount of water used in the wash and rinse steps of the large laundry machine's operation settings. Also, the drying time of the medium laundry machine's operation settings is extended to the drying time of the large laundry machine's operation settings. This improves the availability of the laundry machines.

[0021] In the above-mentioned laundry management system, the laundry management device may further store and manage equipment size information regarding the sizes of the plurality of laundry equipment, update the equipment size information based on change operation information for the equipment size information received from the administrator terminal, and send the updated equipment size information to the corresponding laundry equipment, the administrator terminal may further receive display information for the equipment size information from the laundry management device, display the received display information for the equipment size information, and send the change operation information regarding the administrator's change operation for the display information of the equipment size information to the laundry management device, and the corresponding laundry equipment may further display the equipment size information from the laundry management device.

[0022] According to this laundry management system, the laundry management device further stores and manages machine size information relating to the sizes of multiple laundry machines, and the manager terminal further displays display information for the machine size information, allowing the manager to view the display information for the machine size information of the laundry machines stored and managed by the laundry management device on the manager terminal.

[0023] According to this laundry management system, the administrator terminal further transmits change operation information regarding changes made by the administrator to the display information of the device size information to the laundry management device, and the laundry management device further updates the device size information based on the change operation information for the device size information and transmits the updated device size information to the corresponding laundry device. This allows the administrator to further remotely change the device size information of the laundry device stored and managed by the laundry management device by changing the device size information of the laundry device viewed on the administrator terminal.

[0024] In this way, this laundry management system allows the size of the laundry machines to be changed remotely.

[0025] For example, if you want to reduce the amount of water used in the washing and rinsing steps and the time required for the drying step in the operating settings of an L-size laundry machine to the amount of water used in the washing and rinsing steps and the time required for the drying step in the operating settings of an M-size laundry machine, you can change the display of the laundry machine size from L to M.

[0026] On the other hand, for example, if the amount of water used in the washing and rinsing steps and the time required for the drying step in the operating settings of an M-size laundry machine are increased to the same amount of water used in the washing and rinsing steps and the time required for the drying step in the operating settings of an L-size laundry machine, the displayed size of the laundry machine can be changed from M to L.

[0027] In the above-mentioned laundry management system, the laundry management device may further store and manage fee information regarding the fees of the multiple laundry machines, update the fee information based on change operation information corresponding to the fee information received from the manager terminal, and send the updated fee information to the corresponding laundry machine, the manager terminal may further receive display information of the fee information from the laundry management device, display the received display information of the fee information, and send the change operation information regarding the manager's change operation on the display information of the fee information to the laundry management device, and the corresponding laundry machine may further apply and display the fee information from the laundry management device.

[0028] According to this laundry management system, the laundry management device further stores and manages fee information related to fees for multiple laundry machines, and the manager terminal further displays display information of the fee information, allowing the manager to view the display information of the laundry machine fee information stored and managed by the laundry management device on the manager terminal.

[0029] According to this laundry management system, the administrator terminal further transmits change operation information regarding changes made by the administrator to the displayed information of the fee information to the laundry management device, and the laundry management device further updates the fee information based on the change operation information corresponding to the fee information and transmits the updated fee information to the corresponding laundry equipment. This allows the administrator to further remotely change the fee information of the laundry equipment stored and managed by the laundry management device by changing the fee information of the laundry equipment being viewed on the administrator terminal.

[0030] In this way, this laundry management system allows the fees for laundry machines to be changed remotely.

[0031] For example, if the amount of water for the wash and rinse steps and the time for the drying step in the operating settings of an L-size laundry machine are reduced to the amount of water for the wash and rinse steps and the time for the drying step in the operating settings of an M-size laundry machine, the charges for the laundry machine can be applied and displayed to be reduced from the L-size charge to the M-size charge.

[0032] On the other hand, for example, if the amount of water in the washing and rinsing steps and the time of the drying step in the operating settings of an M-size laundry machine are increased to the amount of water in the washing and rinsing steps and the time of the drying step in the operating settings of an L-size laundry machine, the application and display of the laundry machine fee can be increased from the M-size fee to the L-size fee.

[0033] In the above-mentioned laundry management system, the operation setting information is The amount of water, water temperature, presence and amount of detergent, presence and amount of auxiliary agent, time, number of rotations and number of repetitions in the washing process, Amount of water, water temperature, presence and amount of fabric softener, presence and amount of auxiliary agent, time, rotation speed and number of repetitions in the rinsing process, time and rotation speed in the spin-drying process, and temperature and time in the drying process, may include at least one of:

[0034] In the above-described laundry management system, the predetermined period may be any one of one year, several months, one month, one week, and one day.

[0035] In the above-mentioned laundry management system, the imaging device may be a dedicated measurement camera installed in the store, a security camera installed in the store, a camera installed in the laundry equipment, or a camera mounted on a user terminal for customers of the store. [Effects of the Invention]

[0036] According to the present disclosure, a laundry management system can remotely change the operational settings of laundry equipment based on usage trends. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0037] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a laundry management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a laundry management device in the laundry management system shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 3] 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a manager terminal in the laundry management system shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user terminal in the laundry management system shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of display information of operating status information of the laundry machine. [Figure 6A] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of display information of operation course information, fee information, and machine size information of the laundry machine. [Figure 6B] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of display information of operation course information, fee information, and machine size information of the laundry machine. [Figure 7] 6B is a diagram showing an example of display information of operation setting information of the operation course shown in FIG. 6A. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of display information of volume history information of laundry objects over a predetermined period. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of display information of volume history information of laundry objects over a predetermined period. [Figure 10] 4 is a flowchart of a laundry operation performed by the laundry management system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 11] 10 is a flowchart showing an operation of updating volume history information of laundry objects by the laundry management system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 12] 10 is a flowchart showing an operation setting information changing operation performed by the laundry management system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 13]10 is a flowchart of an operation setting information changing operation by a laundry management system according to a modified example of the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0038] An example of an embodiment of the present disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the same or equivalent parts are designated by the same reference numerals.

[0039] [Laundry Management System] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a laundry management system according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the laundry management system 1 includes a laundry management device 10, an administrator terminal 20, a user terminal 30, multiple laundry machines 40, and an imaging device 50. The laundry management device 10, the administrator terminal 20, the user terminal 30, the laundry machines 40, and the imaging device 50 are connected via a wireless or wired network such as the Internet. The laundry machines 40 and the imaging device 50 are installed in a store 5 and are connected via a wireless or wired local area network (LAN) using a router 6.

[0040] The laundry management device 10 is a server device that remotely manages laundry machines 40. The manager terminal 20 is a device for the manager of the store 5 (the owner or a manager authorized by the owner). The user terminal 30 is a device for the user of the store 5. The laundry machine 40 is a machine that washes and dries laundry items, or only washes or only dries laundry items. The imaging device 50 is a device that captures images of laundry items.

[0041] (Laundry management device) Examples of laundry management device 10 include information processing devices such as PCs and large computers. Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of a laundry management device in the laundry management system shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figure 2, laundry management device 10 includes a communication unit 11, a control unit 12, a memory unit 13, an operation unit 14, and a display unit 15.

[0042] The communication unit 11 communicates with the administrator terminal 20, the user terminal 30, the laundry device 40, and the imaging device 50. The communication unit 11 is a communication interface that complies with a wireless or wired communication standard.

[0043] The control unit 12 performs overall control of the laundry management device 10. The control unit 12 determines the volume of the laundry object based on the captured image of the laundry object received from the imaging device 50. The control unit 12 stores and manages volume history information relating to the determined volume of the laundry object for a predetermined period in the memory unit 13.

[0044] Control unit 12 also stores and manages various information related to laundry machine 40 in storage unit 13, such as current operating status information of laundry machine 40, operating program information related to the operation of laundry machine 40 and its operating setting information, machine size information related to the size of laundry machine 40, and fee information related to the fee for laundry machine 40. Control unit 12 transmits display information of the various information related to laundry machine 40 to administrator terminal 20. Details of the various information related to laundry machine 40 and the display information will be described later.

[0045] Furthermore, the control unit 12 updates the various pieces of information about the laundry devices 40 stored and managed in the storage unit 13 based on change operation information for the various pieces of information about the laundry devices 40 received from the manager terminal 20. The control unit 12 also transmits the updated various pieces of information about the laundry devices 40 to the corresponding laundry devices 40.

[0046] In this way, the laundry management apparatus 10 functions as a web server conforming to, for example, the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (http), and provides the administrator terminal 20 with an html file including display information in, for example, html (HyperText Markup Language).

[0047] The control unit 12 is configured with an arithmetic processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array). The various functions of the control unit 12 are realized by executing programs stored in the storage unit 13, for example. The programs may be provided via a network, or may be provided by being recorded on a computer-readable storage medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc). Examples of the storage medium include non-transitory tangible media.

[0048] The memory unit 13 stores programs executed by the control unit 12. The memory unit 13 also stores volume history information relating to the volume of laundry items over a predetermined period of time. The memory unit 13 also stores various information relating to the laundry machine 40, such as information about the current operating status of the laundry machine 40, information about the operation program and its operating settings relating to the operation of the laundry machine 40, machine size information relating to the size of the laundry machine 40, and fee information relating to the fee for the laundry machine 40.

[0049] The storage unit 13 is configured with a recording medium such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), or a removable memory card.

[0050] The operation unit 14 is an operation unit operated by an administrator of the laundry management device 10. The operation unit 14 is configured, for example, with a keyboard or a mouse having physical operation buttons, or a touch panel having virtual operation buttons.

[0051] The display unit 15 is a notification unit that notifies information to the manager of the laundry management apparatus 10. The display unit 15 is configured, for example, with a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.

[0052] (Administrator terminal) Examples of the manager terminal 20 include information processing devices such as a smartphone, tablet, and PC. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the manager terminal in the laundry management system shown in Fig. 1. As shown in Fig. 3, the manager terminal 20 includes a communication unit 21, a control unit 22, a memory unit 23, an operation unit 24, and a display unit 25.

[0053] The communication unit 21 communicates with the laundry management device 10. The communication unit 21 is a communication interface that complies with a wireless or wired communication standard.

[0054] The control unit 22 performs overall control of the manager terminal 20. The control unit 22 displays on the display unit 25 volume history information relating to the volume of laundry items for a predetermined period received from the laundry management device 10. The control unit 22 also displays on the display unit 25 various information relating to the laundry machine 40 received from the laundry management device 10, such as current operating status information of the laundry machine 40, operating program information relating to the operation of the laundry machine 40 and its operating setting information, machine size information relating to the size of the laundry machine 40, and fee information relating to the fee for the laundry machine 40.

[0055] In addition, the control unit 22 transmits to the laundry management device 10 change operation information regarding the manager's change operation on the display information of various information related to the laundry machine 40.

[0056] In this way, the manager terminal 20 uses an application such as a general-purpose web browser to display the display information provided by the laundry management apparatus 10, which is a web server.

[0057] The control unit 22 is configured with an arithmetic processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array). The various functions of the control unit 22 are realized by executing programs (applications) stored in the storage unit 23, for example. The programs (applications) may be provided via a network, or may be provided by being recorded on a computer-readable storage medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc). Examples of the storage medium include non-transitory tangible media.

[0058] The storage unit 23 stores programs (applications) executed by the control unit 22. The storage unit 23 also temporarily stores display information of volume history information relating to the volume of laundry items for a predetermined period received from the laundry management device 10. The storage unit 23 also temporarily stores various information relating to the laundry machine 40 received from the laundry management device 10, such as current operating status information of the laundry machine 40, operating program information relating to the operation of the laundry machine 40 and its operating setting information, machine size information relating to the size of the laundry machine 40, and fee information relating to the fee for the laundry machine 40. The storage unit 23 also temporarily stores change operation information relating to changes made by the administrator to the display information of the various information relating to the laundry machine 40.

[0059] The storage unit 23 is configured with a recording medium such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), or a removable memory card.

[0060] The operation unit 24 is an operation unit operated by an administrator and is configured, for example, by a keyboard or a mouse having physical operation buttons, or a touch panel having virtual operation buttons.

[0061] The display unit 25 is a notification unit that notifies the administrator of information and is configured, for example, as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.

[0062] (User terminal) Examples of the user terminal 30 include information processing devices such as smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a user terminal in the laundry management system shown in Fig. 1. As shown in Fig. 4, the user terminal 30 includes a communication unit 31, a control unit 32, a memory unit 33, an operation unit 34, a display unit 35, and an imaging device 36.

[0063] The communication unit 31 communicates with the laundry management apparatus 10. The communication unit 31 is a communication interface that complies with a wireless or wired communication standard.

[0064] The control unit 32 performs overall control of the user terminal 30. The control unit 32 is composed of arithmetic processors such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array). The various functions of the control unit 32 are realized, for example, by executing programs (applications) stored in the storage unit 33. The programs (applications) may be provided via a network, or may be provided by being recorded on a computer-readable storage medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc). Examples of the storage medium include non-transitory tangible media.

[0065] The storage unit 33 stores programs (applications) executed by the control unit 32. The storage unit 33 is configured with a recording medium such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), or a removable memory card.

[0066] The operation unit 34 is an operation unit that is operated by a user and is configured, for example, by a keyboard or a mouse having physical operation buttons, or a touch panel having virtual operation buttons.

[0067] The display unit 35 is a notification unit that notifies the administrator of information. The display unit 35 is configured, for example, by a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.

[0068] The imaging device 36 is a camera. The imaging device 36 may capture images of laundry objects.

[0069] (Laundry equipment) Laundry machines 40 are installed in a store 5 managed by an administrator. Laundry machines 40 include various types of machines, such as machines with a washing and drying function, machines with only a washing function, and machines with only a drying function. Laundry machines 40 also include machines of various sizes (capacities). Laundry machines 40 operate based on the operation settings of the operation course transmitted from laundry management device 10.

[0070] For example, the store 5 is provided with a data controller (not shown) connected between the router 6 and the laundry machines 40, and the data controller controls various data of the laundry machines 40. For example, the data controller receives laundry machine operation course information, fee information, machine size information, and operation setting information for the laundry machine operation courses from the laundry management device 10, and transmits this to each of the laundry machines 40. In addition, for example, the data controller receives laundry machine operation status information and laundry machine payment information from each of the laundry machines 40, and transmits this to the laundry management device 10.

[0071] (imaging equipment) Examples of imaging device 50 include a dedicated measurement camera installed in store 5, an application camera mounted on a mobile device such as a tablet installed in store 5, a security camera installed in store 5, or a camera installed in laundry machine 40. Imaging device 50 captures an image of an object to be laundered.

[0072] (Operation status information) 5 is a diagram showing an example of display information of the operating status information of the laundry devices. As shown in FIG. 5, the operating status information of the laundry devices 40 and the display information thereof are displayed for each laundry device 40 installed in the store 5 as follows: Operating status: Running, Stopped, etc. Contains information on: The operating status information of the laundry device is stored for each laundry device 40 as follows: Remaining driving time Operation process: remote washing and drying operation, remote washing operation, remote drying operation, etc. Payment methods: coins, cards, etc. It may also include information such as:

[0073] The manager can view the display information of this operational status information using the web browser on the manager terminal 20, thereby understanding the current operational status of all laundry machines 40 installed in the store 5.

[0074] (Operating course information, fee information, equipment size information) 6A and 6B are diagrams showing an example of display information of laundry machine operation course information, fee information, and machine size information. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the laundry machine operation course information and its display information are displayed for each type and machine size of laundry machine 40 (for example, machine name in FIGS. 6A and 6B). - Operation mode name: Wash / dry, Wash only, Dry only, etc. Specifically, in the example of Fig. 6A, a wash / dry course, a wash course, and a dry course are registered as operation courses for laundry appliance 40, which is a drum-type fully automatic washer / dryer and is a medium-sized laundry appliance with a wash capacity of 17 kg and a wash / dry capacity of 10 kg. Also, in the example of Fig. 6B, a wash / dry course, a wash / dry course, and a dry course are registered as operation courses for laundry appliance 40, which is a drum-type fully automatic washer / dryer and is a large-sized laundry appliance with a wash capacity of 27 kg and a wash / dry capacity of 16 kg.

[0075] In addition, driving course information is Operating time It may also include information such as:

[0076] 6A and 6B, the laundry machine fee information includes information such as fees for each type and size of laundry machine 40 (e.g., machine name in FIGS. 6A and 6B) and for each operation mode. Specifically, in the example of FIGS. 6A and 6B, coin fees for cash payments and card fees for payments with prepaid cards, credit cards, electronic money, etc. can be set.

[0077] Also, as shown in Figures 6A and 6B, the laundry device size information includes information such as device size for each type and size of laundry device 40 (e.g., device name in Figures 6A and 6B) and for each operating course.

[0078] The administrator can use the web browser on the administrator terminal 20 to view the display information of the operating course information, the fee information, and the equipment size information, and thereby understand the registered operating courses, fees, equipment sizes, etc. for each type and size of laundry equipment 40.

[0079] (Operation setting information) Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of display information of the operation setting information of the operation course shown in Fig. 6A. As shown in Fig. 7, the operation setting information of the operation course of the laundry machine and its display information are displayed for each type and size of laundry machine 40 (for example, machine name in Fig. 6A) and for each operation course. Process: Wash, rinse, spin-dry, dry, etc. Travel time ·Cold water level, hot water level Addition time of detergent, fabric softener and auxiliary agents Dehydration time and rotation speed -Whether or not there is a dehydration process Drying time 7, the operation setting information for a drum-type fully automatic washer-dryer with a wash / dry course for a medium size with a wash load of 17 kg and a wash / dry course of 10 kg is registered. The display information for the operation setting information for the operation course shown in FIG. 6B may be similar, and the operation setting information for a drum-type fully automatic washer-dryer with a wash load of 27 kg and a wash / dry course of a large size with a wash load of 16 kg is registered.

[0080] In the example of Fig. 7, the number of times the washing step is repeated can be set by 1 wash step and 2 wash steps, and the number of times the rinsing step is repeated can be set by 1 rinse step to 4 rinse steps. Note that the drum rotation speed for the washing step and the rinsing step may also be settable.

[0081] The amount of water and the water temperature can be set by adjusting the cold water level and the hot water level, and the presence or absence of detergent, fabric softener, and auxiliary agents (bleach, disinfectant, water repellent, etc.) can be set by adjusting the time when the detergent, fabric softener, and auxiliary agents are added. The amounts of detergent, fabric softener, and auxiliary agents may also be set.

[0082] In Figure 7, the cold water level and hot water level represent the water level in the washing tub regardless of the size of the laundry machine. The standard setting for all sizes is a water level of 3 degrees, with lower numbers indicating a lower water level (i.e., less water volume) and higher numbers indicating a higher water level (i.e., more water volume).

[0083] In addition, the larger the laundry machine, the larger the washing tub size, so even if the water level is the same, the larger the laundry machine, the larger the water volume will be set. Also, the larger the laundry machine, the greater the total moisture content of the laundry, so the longer the drying time will be set.

[0084] (Volume history information of laundry items) 8 and 9 are diagrams showing examples of display information for volume history information of laundry items over a predetermined period. As shown in Fig. 8, the volume history information of laundry items over a predetermined period and its display information may display volume history information for laundry items for all laundry machines and operating courses. Alternatively, as shown in Fig. 9, it may display volume history information for laundry items for a specific laundry machine and operating course, such as the wash / dry course of a medium-sized, drum-type fully automatic washer / dryer with a wash capacity of 17 kg and a wash / dry capacity of 10 kg.

[0085] (Laundry operation) Next, a description will be given of the laundry operation performed by the above-described laundry management system 1. Fig. 10 is a flowchart of the laundry operation performed by the laundry management system according to this embodiment.

[0086] The laundry management device 10 includes: Laundry equipment operating status information (Figure 5) Laundry equipment operating course information, pricing information, and equipment size information (Figures 6A and 6B) Laundry equipment operation program setting information (Figure 7) - Volume history information of laundry items over a specified period (Figures 8 and 9) Sales information (not shown) It stores and manages various information such as:

[0087] Furthermore, each of the laundry machines 40 receives the following information from the laundry management device 10, for example, at the initial setting: · Operation course information of the laundry equipment 40 · Price information · Equipment size information (FIGS. 6A and 6B) Laundry equipment operation program setting information (Figure 7) etc. are received and stored.

[0088] Laundry machine 40 displays the machine size on a display (for example, a liquid crystal display arranged on the front panel of the machine). A user selects a laundry machine 40 of a desired machine size from among multiple laundry machines 40. Then, the user selects an operation mode (wash and dry, wash only, or dry only) for the selected laundry machine 40.

[0089] The laundry machine 40 then displays the selected operation course and fee on a display (for example, a liquid crystal display arranged on the front panel of the machine). The user pays the displayed fee (step S101). The laundry machine 40 then transmits payment information indicating the completion of payment to the laundry management device 10 (step S102).

[0090] Then, the laundry management device 10 receives the payment information from the laundry machine 40 (step S103), and updates the sales information of the laundry machine 40 based on the received payment information (step S104).

[0091] Next, the user performs a laundry operation on the laundry machine 40. The laundry machine 40 performs the laundry operation based on the operation setting information of the operation course (step S105). The laundry machine 40 also transmits operation execution information to the laundry management device 10 (step S106).

[0092] Then, the laundry management device 10 receives the operation execution information from the laundry machine 40 (step S107), and updates the operating status information of the laundry machine 40 based on the received operation execution information (FIG. 5) (step S108).

[0093] Next, when the laundry operation is completed (step S109), the laundry machine 40 transmits operation completion information to the laundry management device 10 (step S110).

[0094] Then, the laundry management device 10 receives the operation end information from the laundry device 40 (step S111), and updates the operating status information of the laundry device 40 based on the received operation end information (FIG. 5) (step S112).

[0095] (Laundry item volume history information update operation) Next, a description will be given of the operation of updating volume history information of laundry objects by the above-described laundry management system 1. Fig. 11 is a flowchart of the operation of updating volume history information of laundry objects by the laundry management system according to this embodiment.

[0096] First, the imaging device 50 captures an image of a laundry object (step S201) and transmits the captured image to the laundry management apparatus 10 (step S202).

[0097] The laundry management apparatus 10 receives the captured image from the imaging device 50 (S203) and determines the volume of the laundry object based on the received captured image (step S204). The laundry management apparatus 10 updates the volume history information of the laundry object for a predetermined period (FIG. 8 or 9) based on the determined volume of the laundry object.

[0098] The imaging device 50 is not particularly limited, but examples thereof include a dedicated measurement camera installed in the store 5, an application camera mounted on a mobile device such as a tablet installed in the store 5, a security camera installed in the store 5, or a camera installed in the laundry machine 40. Alternatively, the imaging device 50 may be a camera mounted on the user terminal 30.

[0099] The laundry management device 10 may use a learning function to determine the volume of laundry items from an image of the surface of a stack of laundry items in a laundry basket or laundry bag.

[0100] The laundry management device 10 may also determine the type of clothing on the surface of the laundry items in the laundry basket or laundry bag, and correct the determined volume based on the determined type of clothing. For example, if a relatively heavy garment such as jeans is determined to be on the surface of the laundry items, the determined volume may be increased by a predetermined value.

[0101] Furthermore, if the imaging device 50 is a security camera, the laundry management device 10 may determine the user's tendencies and correct the determined volume according to the determined user's tendencies. For example, if the user is wearing work clothes, the laundry management device 10 may determine that the laundry contains relatively heavy clothing such as work clothes or highly soiled clothing, and may correct the determined volume by increasing it by a predetermined value.

[0102] Furthermore, if the imaging device 50 is a dedicated measurement camera, a high-resolution camera may be used. In this case, the laundry management device 10 can determine not only the type of clothing on the surface of the stack of laundry items, but also the type of clothing inside the stack of laundry items.

[0103] Furthermore, if the imaging device 50 is a dedicated measurement camera, the customer may be asked to re-place the laundry items in a dedicated measurement basket installed in the store 5. In this case, the type of clothing for all of the laundry items can be determined from the image taken when the customer re-places the laundry items.

[0104] Furthermore, if the imaging device 50 is a camera installed in the laundry equipment, the laundry management device 10 can determine the type of clothing for all items to be laundered from the image taken when the items are placed in the laundry equipment 40.

[0105] The laundry management apparatus 10 may also determine the amount of laundry items based on both the volume and weight of the laundry items. Alternatively, the laundry management apparatus 10 may determine the amount of laundry items based on the weight of the laundry items instead of the volume of the laundry items.

[0106] The specified period may be one year, several months, one month, one week, or one day. If it is one year, for example, the trend of usage history on a monthly or seasonal basis can be seen. If it is several months to one month, for example, the trend of usage history on a weekly or day-of-the-week basis can be seen. If it is one week, the trend of usage history on a daily basis can be seen. If it is one day, the trend of usage history on an hourly basis or day and night, etc. can be seen.

[0107] (Operation setting information change operation) Next, a description will be given of the operation setting information changing operation performed by the laundry management system 1. Fig. 12 is a flowchart of the operation setting information changing operation performed by the laundry management system according to this embodiment.

[0108] First, the administrator uses the administrator terminal 20 to view various information related to the laundry machine 40. For example, the administrator inputs the URL of the laundry management device 10, which is a web server, into the web browser of the administrator terminal 20. Then, the administrator terminal 20 transmits a request to the laundry management device 10 (step S301).

[0109] The laundry management device 10 authenticates the administrator terminal 20 based on the identifier information included in the request (step S302), and in response to the request, transmits display information of various information related to the laundry equipment 40 to the administrator terminal 20 (step S303).

[0110] The administrator terminal 20 receives display information for various information related to the laundry machine 40 from the laundry management device 10 (step S304), and displays the received display information for various information related to the laundry machine 40 on a web browser (step S305). For example, the administrator terminal 20 displays display information for volume history information of laundry items for a predetermined period (FIG. 8 or 9) and display information for operation setting information for the operation course of the laundry machine (FIG. 7).

[0111] This allows the administrator to view, on the administrator terminal 20, display information on the volume history information of laundry objects for a predetermined period stored and managed by the laundry management device 10. In addition, the administrator can view, on the administrator terminal 20, display information on the operation setting information of the operation courses of the laundry equipment stored and managed by the laundry management device 10.

[0112] The administrator changes the display information of the operation setting information of the operation course of the laundry machine based on the display information of the volume history information of the laundry objects for a predetermined period, that is, based on past usage trends.

[0113] Then, the manager terminal 20 inputs change operation information regarding the change operation by the manager to the display information of the operation setting information (step S306), and transmits the change operation information to the laundry management device 10 (step S307).

[0114] The laundry management device 10 receives change operation information for the operation setting information from the manager terminal 20 (step S308), and updates the operation setting information of the laundry equipment based on the received change operation information for the operation setting information (step S309). The laundry management device 10 transmits the updated operation setting information for the operation course of the laundry equipment to the corresponding laundry equipment 40 (step S310).

[0115] The corresponding laundry machine 40 receives the operation setting information of the operation course of the laundry machine (step S311), and updates the operation setting information based on the received operation setting information of the operation course (step S312).

[0116] This allows the administrator to remotely change the operating setting information of the operating course of the laundry equipment stored and managed by the laundry management device 10 by changing the operating setting information of the operating course of the laundry equipment viewed on the administrator terminal 20 based on the volume history information of the laundry objects viewed on the administrator terminal 20.

[0117] As described above, the laundry management system 1 of this embodiment can remotely change the operation settings of the operation courses of the laundry machines according to the past volume history of laundry items as a usage trend.

[0118] For example, depending on the region, if one-person or two-person households tend to use laundry less frequently and tend to use less than the specified weight of the laundry machine, the amount of water used in the wash and rinse steps in the operation settings of the laundry machine's operation course can be reduced. This can improve the operating efficiency of laundry machine 40. Also, the time for the drying step in the operation settings of the laundry machine's operation course can be shortened. This can improve the operating efficiency of laundry machine 40. Furthermore, the operating time of laundry machine 40 can be shortened, thereby reducing waiting times for users during busy periods such as when people change their clothes or on busy days such as rainy days.

[0119] Furthermore, by reducing the amount of water used in the washing and rinsing processes, it is possible to save water from the perspective of the SDGs and reduce water bills from the perspective of the administrator.

[0120] (Variation) In the above-described embodiment, the laundry management system 1 allows an administrator to remotely change the operation setting information of the laundry equipment based on the volume history information of laundry items, i.e., past usage trends of users. The laundry management system 1 may also allow an administrator to remotely change the operation setting information of the laundry equipment based on the operating status information of the laundry equipment, i.e., the current usage trends (demand) of users. Alternatively, the laundry management system 1 may allow an administrator to remotely change the operation setting information of the laundry equipment based on the operating status information of the laundry equipment, i.e., the current usage trends (demand) of users, rather than based on the volume history information of laundry items, i.e., past usage trends of users. Furthermore, the laundry management system 1 may also allow an administrator to change additional information, such as fee information and equipment size information, in conjunction with changing the operation setting information of the laundry equipment. Below, a laundry management system 1 according to a variation of this embodiment will be described.

[0121] The configuration of the laundry management system 1 of the modified example is the same as the configuration of the laundry management system 1 of the above-described embodiment. The laundry management system 1 of the modified example differs from the laundry management system 1 of the above-described embodiment in the operation of changing the operation setting information of the operation course of the laundry equipment.

[0122] (Operation setting information change operation) In Fig. 13, the operations of steps S401 to S405 are the same as the operations of steps S301 to S305 in Fig. 12. As a result, the manager terminal 20 displays display information of the operating status information of the laundry machines (Fig. 5), the operating courses and operation setting information of the laundry machines (Figs. 6A and 6B, Fig. 7), display information of the machine size information of the laundry machines (Figs. 6A and 6B), and display information of the fee information of the laundry machines (Figs. 6A and 6B).

[0123] In steps S303 and S304, the display information of various information related to laundry device 40 transmitted from laundry management device 10 to administrator terminal 20 may or may not include display information of volume history information of laundry objects for a predetermined period (FIG. 8 or FIG. 9). In step S305, the display information of various information related to laundry device 40 displayed on the web browser by administrator terminal 20 may or may not include display information of volume history information of laundry objects for a predetermined period (FIG. 8 or FIG. 9).

[0124] This allows the manager to view, on the manager terminal 20, display information on the current operating status information of the laundry machines stored and managed by the laundry management device 10. The manager can also view, on the manager terminal 20, display information on the operating courses and operation setting information of the laundry machines stored and managed by the laundry management device 10. The manager can also view, on the manager terminal 20, display information on the machine size information of the laundry machines stored and managed by the laundry management device 10. The manager can also view, on the manager terminal 20, display information on the fees for the laundry machines stored and managed by the laundry management device 10.

[0125] The manager changes the display information of the operation setting information of the laundry machine's operation course based on the display information of the laundry machine's operating status information, i.e., based on the current usage trend (demand).The manager may also change the display information of the laundry machine's machine size information.The manager may also change the display information of the laundry machine's fee information.

[0126] Then, the manager terminal 20 inputs change operation information regarding a change operation by the manager to the display information of the operation setting information (step S406), and transmits the change operation information regarding the display information of the operation setting information to the laundry management apparatus 10 (step S407). The manager terminal 20 may also input change operation information regarding a change operation by the manager to the display information of the device size information (step S406), and transmit the change operation information regarding the display information of the device size information to the laundry management apparatus 10 (step S407). The manager terminal 20 may also input change operation information regarding a change operation by the manager to the display information of the fee information (step S406), and transmit the change operation information regarding the display information of the fee information to the laundry management apparatus 10 (step S407).

[0127] The laundry management apparatus 10 receives change operation information for the operation setting information from the manager's terminal 20 (step S408), and updates the operation setting information for the operation course of the corresponding laundry machine based on the received change operation information for the operation setting information (step S409). The laundry management apparatus 10 may also receive change operation information for the device size information from the manager's terminal 20 (step S408), and update the device size information for the operation course of the corresponding laundry machine based on the received change operation information for the device size information (step S409). The laundry management apparatus 10 may also receive change operation information for the fee information from the manager's terminal 20 (step S408), and update the fee information for the operation course of the corresponding laundry machine based on the received change operation information for the fee information (step S409).

[0128] The laundry management device 10 also transmits operation setting information for the updated laundry machine operation course to the corresponding laundry machine 40 (step S410). The laundry management device 10 may also transmit machine size information for the updated laundry machine operation course to the corresponding laundry machine 40 (step S410). The laundry management device 10 may also transmit fee information for the updated laundry machine operation course to the corresponding laundry machine 40 (step S410).

[0129] The corresponding laundry machine 40 receives operation setting information for the laundry machine's operation course (step S411) and updates the operation setting information based on the received operation setting information for the operation course (step S412). The corresponding laundry machine 40 also receives machine size information for the laundry machine (step S411) and may change the display of the machine size information (for example, the display on the LCD display disposed on the machine's front panel, as described above) based on the received machine size information (step S412). The corresponding laundry machine 40 also receives fee information for the laundry machine (step S411) and may apply the fee information and change the display of the fee information (for example, the display on the LCD display disposed on the machine's front panel, as described above) based on the received fee information (step S412).

[0130] This allows the manager to remotely change the operation setting information of the operation course of the laundry equipment stored and managed by the laundry management device 10 by changing the operation setting information of the operation course of the laundry equipment viewed on the manager terminal 20 based on the current operation status information of the laundry equipment viewed on the manager terminal 20. Also, the manager can remotely change the machine size information of the laundry equipment stored and managed by the laundry management device 10 by changing the machine size information of the laundry equipment viewed on the manager terminal 20. Also, the manager can remotely change the fee information of the laundry equipment stored and managed by the laundry management device 10 by changing the fee information of the laundry equipment viewed on the manager terminal 20.

[0131] The laundry management system 1 of this modification has the same configuration and functions as the laundry management system 1 of the above-described embodiment, and therefore can obtain the same advantages as the laundry management system 1 of the above-described embodiment.

[0132] Additionally or alternatively, the laundry management system 1 of this modified example can remotely change the operation settings of the operation courses of the laundry machines in accordance with the current operating status information of the laundry machines as a current usage trend.

[0133] For example, if the medium-sized laundry machine 40 is not available but the large-sized laundry machine 40 is available, the amount of water used in the washing and rinsing processes in the operation settings of the large-sized laundry machine 40 is reduced to the amount of water used in the washing and rinsing processes in the operation settings of the medium-sized laundry machine 40. In addition, the time used in the drying process in the operation settings of the large-sized laundry machine 40 is reduced to the time used in the drying process in the operation settings of the medium-sized laundry machine 40. This improves the availability of the laundry machines 40.

[0134] On the other hand, for example, if the large laundry machine 40 is not available but the medium laundry machine 40 is available, the amount of water used in the washing and rinsing processes in the operation settings of the medium laundry machine 40 is increased to the amount of water used in the washing and rinsing processes in the operation settings of the large laundry machine 40. Also, the time used in the drying process in the operation settings of the medium laundry machine 40 is extended to the time used in the drying process in the operation settings of the large laundry machine 40. This improves the availability of the laundry machine 40.

[0135] Furthermore, if medium-sized laundry machines can be operated as large-sized laundry machines, the number of large-sized laundry machines installed can be reduced, and the number of medium-sized laundry machines installed can be increased, as they are more efficient for general household users.

[0136] Furthermore, according to the laundry management system 1 of this modified example, the size of the laundry machine can be changed remotely.

[0137] For example, if the amount of water used in the washing and rinsing steps and the time required for the drying step in the operation settings for the operating course of an L-size laundry device 40 are reduced to the amount of water used in the washing and rinsing steps and the time required for the drying step in the operation settings for an M-size laundry device 40, the display of the device size of the laundry device 40 (for example, the display on the LCD display located on the front panel of the device, as described above) can be changed from L to M.

[0138] On the other hand, for example, if the amount of water in the washing and rinsing processes and the time for the drying process in the operating settings of the operating course of an M-size laundry device 40 are increased to the amount of water in the washing and rinsing processes and the time for the drying process in the operating settings of an L-size laundry device 40, the display of the device size of the laundry device 40 (for example, the display on the LCD display located on the front panel of the device, as described above) can be changed from M size to L size.

[0139] Furthermore, according to the laundry management system 1 of this modified example, the fees for laundry machines can be changed remotely.

[0140] For example, if the amount of water for the washing and rinsing steps and the time for the drying step in the operating settings of the operating course of an L-size laundry device 40 are reduced to the amount of water for the washing and rinsing steps and the time for the drying step in the operating settings of an M-size laundry device 40, the application and display of the fee for the laundry device 40 (for example, the display on the LCD display located on the front panel of the device, as described above) can be reduced from the fee for the L size to the fee for the M size.

[0141] On the other hand, for example, if the amount of water in the washing and rinsing steps and the time of the drying step in the operating settings of the operating course of an M-size laundry machine 40 are increased to the amount of water in the washing and rinsing steps and the time of the drying step in the operating settings of an L-size laundry machine 40, the application and display of the fee for the laundry machine 40 (for example, the display on the LCD display located on the front panel of the machine, as described above) can be increased from the fee for the M size to the fee for the L size.

[0142] The device size information and fee information may or may not be changed. For example, the device size information and fee information may be actively changed in order to increase the number of users during off-seasons, in the spring and summer when temperatures are relatively high, or on sunny days. On the other hand, for example, during busy periods such as when people change their clothes, or during the rainy season or on rainy days, when there are already many users, it may be possible to choose not to actively change the device size information and fee information.

[0143] Alternatively, instead of reducing the usage fee, added value such as issuing coupons or giving points may be provided.

[0144] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments and various modifications and variations are possible. For example, the above-described embodiments and variations have exemplified a configuration in which the laundry appliance 40 and the imaging device 50 are connected to each other via a wireless or wired local area network (LAN) using a router 6 in the store 5. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this configuration, and the laundry appliance 40 and the imaging device 50 may be connected to each other via short-range communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or device-to-device communication such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark).

[0145] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment and modified examples, examples of imaging device 50 include a dedicated measurement camera installed in store 5, an app camera mounted on a mobile device such as a tablet installed in store 5, a security camera installed in store 5, or a camera installed in laundry machine 40. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this, and the imaging device may be imaging device 36 mounted on user terminal 30 instead of imaging device 50 installed in store 5. [Explanation of symbols]

[0146] 1. Laundry Management System 5 stores 6 Router 10 Laundry management device 11, 21, 31 Communications Department 12, 22, 32 Control unit 13,23,33 Storage section 14,24,34 Operation section 15,25,35 Display section 20 Administrator terminal 30 User terminal 36,50 Imaging equipment 40 Laundry Equipment

Claims

1. Laundry equipment installed in the store, an imaging device for imaging the laundry object; a laundry management device that remotely manages the laundry equipment; an administrator terminal for an administrator of the store; Equipped with The laundry management device includes: determining a volume of the laundry object based on the captured image of the laundry object received from the imaging device; storing and managing volume history information relating to the determined volume over a predetermined period of time and operational setting information relating to the operation of the laundry machine; updating the operational setting information based on change operation information for the operational setting information received from the manager terminal; Sending the updated operational setting information to the laundry machine; The administrator terminal receiving display information of the volume history information and display information of the operation setting information from the laundry management device, and displaying the received display information of the volume history information and display information of the operation setting information; transmitting the change operation information regarding the change operation performed by the manager on the display information of the operation setting information to the laundry management device; The laundry machine comprises: Operates based on the operation setting information from the laundry management device; Laundry management system.

2. the laundry appliance comprises a plurality of laundry appliances of different sizes; The laundry management device further comprises: storing and managing the volume history information and the operation setting information of the plurality of laundry machines, and operation status information relating to the current operation status of the plurality of laundry machines; transmitting the updated operational setting information to a corresponding laundry device among the plurality of laundry devices; The administrator terminal further receiving display information of the operating status information from the laundry management device, and displaying the received display information of the operating status information; The compatible laundry equipment is: Operates based on the operation setting information from the laundry management device; The laundry management system of claim 1 .

3. The laundry management device further comprises: storing and managing machine size information relating to the sizes of the plurality of laundry machines; updating the device size information based on change operation information for the device size information received from the administrator terminal; sending the updated machine size information to the corresponding laundry machine; The administrator terminal further receiving display information of the device size information from the laundry management device, and displaying the received display information of the device size information; transmitting the change operation information regarding the change operation by the manager to the display information of the device size information to the laundry management device; The corresponding laundry appliance further comprises: displaying the machine size information from the laundry management device; The laundry management system of claim 2 .

4. The laundry management device further comprises: storing and managing fee information relating to fees for the plurality of laundry machines; updating the fee information based on change operation information corresponding to the fee information received from the administrator terminal; transmitting the updated pricing information to the corresponding laundry device; The administrator terminal further receiving display information of the fee information from the laundry management device and displaying the received display information of the fee information; transmitting the change operation information regarding the change operation by the administrator to the display information of the fee information to the laundry management device; The corresponding laundry appliance further comprises: Applying and displaying the fee information from the laundry management device. The laundry management system of claim 3 .

5. The operation setting information is The amount of water, water temperature, presence and amount of detergent, presence and amount of auxiliary agent, time, number of rotations and number of repetitions in the washing process, The amount of water, water temperature, presence and amount of softener, presence and amount of auxiliary agent, time, number of rotations and number of repetitions in the rinsing process, The time and rotation speed in the dehydration process, and temperature and time in the drying process, at least one of: The laundry management system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The predetermined period is one year, several months, one month, one week, or one day. The laundry management system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

7. The imaging device is a dedicated measurement camera installed in the store, a camera mounted on a mobile device installed in the store, a security camera installed in the store, a camera installed in the laundry equipment, or a camera mounted on a user terminal for a customer of the store. The laundry management system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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