Garment processing device, garment processing system, garment processing program, and garment processing method

Abstract

The present invention provides a garment processing device, garment processing system, garment processing program, and garment processing method that can simplify the operation of the operating section. [Solution] Garment processing operations are set by an operating unit provided on the device itself and an external device. The types of garment processing operations that can be set by the external device are greater than the types of garment processing operations that can be set by the operating unit.

Description

【Technical Field】 【0001】 Embodiments of the present invention relate to a clothing treatment apparatus, a clothing treatment system, a clothing treatment program, and a clothing treatment method. 【Background Art】 【0002】 Some clothing treatment apparatus systems such as washing machines not only set operations using an operation panel provided on the clothing treatment apparatus, but also set operations using an information processing apparatus provided separately from the clothing treatment apparatus (see Patent Document 1). In such a clothing treatment system, an operation panel of a clothing treatment apparatus that functions as an operation unit is provided with a plurality of operation buttons and a display such as an LED. 【Prior Art Documents】 【Patent Documents】 【0003】 【Patent Document 1】 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2024-034140 【Summary of the Invention】 【Problems to be Solved by the Invention】 【0004】 The above background art has the following problems. The first problem is that it is necessary to provide a large number of physical buttons and display LEDs in the washing machine, which complicates the structure of the washing machine. The second problem is that the user's operation becomes complicated, resulting in a decrease in usability for the user. The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a clothing treatment apparatus, a clothing treatment system, a clothing treatment program, and a clothing treatment method capable of simplifying an operation unit. 【Means for Solving the Problems】 【0005】 The clothing treatment apparatus according to the embodiment has a clothing treatment operation set by an operation unit provided on itself or an external device. The types of clothing treatment operations that can be set by the external device are more than the types of clothing treatment operations that can be set by the operation unit. [Brief explanation of the drawing] 【0006】 [Figure 1] A diagram showing the overall configuration of the garment processing system according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] A front view showing the control panel and terminal device display screen of a washing machine in an embodiment. [Figure 3] A first schematic diagram showing details of the display operation screen in the embodiment. [Figure 4] A second schematic diagram showing details of the display operation screen in the embodiment. [Figure 5] A first sequence diagram showing the operation of the garment processing system according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] A third schematic diagram showing details of the display operation screen in the embodiment. [Figure 7] A fourth schematic diagram showing details of the display operation screen in the embodiment. [Figure 8] A fifth schematic diagram showing details of the display operation screen in the embodiment. [Figure 9] A sixth schematic diagram showing details of the display operation screen in the embodiment. [Figure 10] A second sequence diagram showing the operation of the garment processing system according to the embodiment. [Figure 11] A schematic diagram, number 7, showing details of the display operation screen in the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention] 【0007】 Hereinafter, the garment processing apparatus, garment processing system, garment processing program, and garment processing method of the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. 【0008】 Figure 1 shows the overall configuration of a garment processing system A according to an embodiment. The garment processing system A includes, for example, a washing machine 1, a server 2, and a terminal device 3. The garment processing system A performs predetermined processing on the clothes that user U puts into the washing machine 1 through the cooperation of the washing machine 1, server 2, and terminal device 3. In other words, the garment processing system A performs washing and drying of clothes. 【0009】 In garment processing system A, the washing machine 1, server 2, and terminal device 3 are connected via network N for communication. Network N includes one or more of the following: the Internet, cellular network, Wi-Fi® network, LPWA (Low Power Wide Area), WAN (Wide Area Network), LAN (Local Area Network), and other public or dedicated lines. Server 2 and terminal device 3 are external devices for washing machine 1. 【0010】 Washing machine 1 is a garment processing device located in the residence of user U, and performs predetermined processing operations (garment processing operations) on clothing. These garment processing operations include at least washing, dewatering, and drying operations. Washing machine 1 is, for example, a drum-type washing machine, but may also be a top-loading washing machine or a twin-tub washing machine. Washing machine 1 comprises at least an operation panel 1a, a communication unit 1b, a weight sensor 1c, and a control unit 1d. Washing machine 1 is connected to network N via a router R and modem M installed in the residence. That is, washing machine 1 is freely connected to server 2 and terminal device 3 via router R, modem M, and network N. Washing machine 1 has a garment washing function as well as a garment drying function. 【0011】 The control panel 1a is the control unit for setting the type of garment processing in the washing machine 1. The type of garment processing is set by selecting various operating modes, operating courses, and various options for the washing machine 1. The operating modes indicate the basic garment processing in the washing machine 1, such as wash (processing), wash and dry (processing), and dry (processing). 【0012】 The operation course indicates the detailed attributes of the above operation mode. The operation courses corresponding to the washing operation mode are, for example, standard (washing and drying), speed (washing and drying), soak (washing and drying), delicate (washing and drying), blanket (washing and drying), etc. The option settings of the washing machine 1 are, for example, the setting of the washing treatment agent, the water volume, the bath water, the water flow intensity, the warm water, etc. 【0013】 As shown in Fig. 2(a), the operation panel 1a includes at least a washing button 1d, a wash-dry button 1e, a drying button 1f, an operation switching button 1g, and a start button 1h. The washing button 1d is an operation button for designating the washing of clothes, which is one of the operation modes. The wash-dry button 1e is an operation button for designating the washing and drying of clothes, which is one of the operation modes. The drying button 1f is an operation button for designating the drying of clothes, which is also one of the operation modes. The operation switching button 1g is an operation button for switching the operation subject between the operation panel 1a and the operation terminal 3. The start button 1h is an operation button for instructing the start of the clothes treatment. 【0014】 Under the control of the control unit 1d, the communication unit 1b communicates with the server 2 and the terminal device 3 via the router R, the modem M, and the network N. The communication unit 1b communicates with the server 2 and the terminal device 3, for example, by performing wireless communication with the router R using a wireless LAN (Local Area Network). Note that the communication unit 1b may communicate with the terminal device 3 using a predetermined short-range communication method instead of communicating with the terminal device 3 via the router R. The short-range communication method is, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark). 【0015】 The weight sensor 1c is provided in the washing tub of the washing machine 1 into which the clothes, which are the objects to be processed, are loaded. The weight sensor 1c is a weight detection means for detecting the weight of the clothes (objects to be processed) loaded into the washing machine 1 as the amount of laundry. The weight sensor 1c provides the detection result of the amount of laundry as a weight detection result to the control unit 1d. 【0016】 The control unit 1d includes at least a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and an input / output circuit. The control unit 1d controls the overall operation of the washing machine 1 by executing a washing control program stored in advance in the ROM with the CPU. When controlling the washing machine 1 based on the above washing control program, the control unit 1d refers to the operation information provided from the operation panel 1a and the weight detection result of the object to be processed provided from the weight sensor 1c. 【0017】 The server 2 is a server that manages the washing machine 1. The server 2 is, for example, a cloud server connected to the network N. Note that the server 2 is not limited to a cloud server and may be a computer or the like arranged in the user U's home. The server 2 communicates with the washing machine 1 and the terminal device 3 via the network N. 【0018】 The terminal device 3 is a communication terminal for remotely operating the washing machine 1 and communicates with the washing machine 1 and the server 2. The terminal device 3 performs settings of the above-described operation modes, operation courses, and various options added to the operation by communicating with the washing machine 1. The terminal device 3 is, for example, a smartphone or a tablet. The terminal device 3 includes at least a display unit 3a, an operation unit 3b, a communication unit 3c, and a control unit 3d. [[ID=X]] [[ID=Y]] 【0019】 [[ID=Z]] The display unit 3a is, for example, a liquid crystal display panel and displays various information such as images and characters on the screen. The operation unit 3b is, for example, a touch sensor provided over the display screen of the display unit 3a and receives an operation instruction from the user U. That is, the display unit 3a and the operation unit 3b in the terminal device 3 are integrated, and the display screen of the display unit 3a and the operation screen of the operation unit 3b function as a display operation screen. 【0020】 FIG. 2(b) is an example of the display operation screen of the display unit 3a and the operation unit 3b. On the display operation screen, the name of the user U and the operation state of the washing machine 1 such as "Standby for operation" are displayed. On the display operation screen, a plurality of operation buttons for designating various operation courses for various operation modes are displayed. 【0021】 For example, for the washing operation mode, the following options are displayed as operation buttons: Standard course, Delicate course, Tub cleaning course, Standard course (detergent; i.e., with special settings for detergent), Standard course (water volume; i.e., with special settings for water volume), Automatic detergent dispenser, Child lock, Rinse once, Hot water 40°C, and Create + button. Multiple operation buttons are operated by the user U to set the aforementioned operating mode, operating course, and various options added to the operation. 【0022】 The communication unit 3c communicates with the washing machine 1 and the server 2 via the network N under the control of the control unit 3d. The control unit 3d comprises at least a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), and input / output circuits. The control unit 3d controls the terminal device 3 by executing a control program pre-stored in the ROM using the CPU. 【0023】 The control program described above is one of the application programs executed by the terminal device 3, and is the clothing processing program of this embodiment. The control unit 3d of the terminal device 3 executes the clothing processing program, causing the display operation screen shown in Figure 2(b) to be displayed on the display unit 3a and the operation unit 3b. 【0024】 As can be seen by comparing Figure 2(a) and Figure 2(b), the control panel 1a of the washing machine 1 is configured to selectively set one of three operating modes: washing, washing and drying, and drying. In other words, in this embodiment, the washing machine 1 has only one operating course (for example, a standard course) for each operating mode. The operating courses provided in the washing machine 1 are also provided in the terminal device 3. That is, the standard course can be set from either the washing machine 1 or the terminal device 3. Furthermore, the single course provided in the washing machine 1 can be changed from the terminal device 3. For example, it can be changed according to the frequency of use or the user U's preference. 【0025】 In contrast, the display unit 3a and operation unit 3b of the terminal device 3 are configured to allow setting of operating courses such as the standard course, delicate cycle course, and drum cleaning course. Furthermore, the display unit 3a and operation unit 3b of the terminal device 3 are configured to allow setting of various options. Although not shown in Figure 2(b), the display unit 3a and operation unit 3b of the terminal device 3 are equipped with a display operation screen for setting the operating mode, similar to the operation panel 1a of the washing machine 1. 【0026】 In other words, the washing machine 1 is a garment processing device in which garment processing is set by an operation panel 1a (operation unit) or a terminal device 3 (external device) provided on the washing machine 1. In the washing machine 1, the types of garment processing that can be set by the terminal device 3 (external device) are greater than the types of garment processing that can be set by the operation panel 1a (operation unit) itself. 【0027】 Furthermore, in the clothing processing program executed by terminal device 3, the types of clothing processing that terminal device 3 can set on washing machine 1 (clothing processing device) are greater than the types of clothing processing that can be set on the operation panel 1a (operation unit) provided on washing machine 1 (clothing processing device). 【0028】 Next, the operation of the clothing processing system A, that is, the clothing processing performed by the washing machine 1, server 2, and terminal device 3, will be explained with reference to Figures 3 to 11. Note that the operation of the clothing processing system A represents the clothing processing method in the clothing processing system A. 【0029】 Firstly, in garment processing system A, the types of garment processing that can be set by the terminal device 3 to the washing machine 1 are greater than the types of garment processing that can be set by the operation panel 1a of the washing machine 1. According to garment processing system A, the operation panel 1a that is physically configured in the washing machine 1 can be simplified. In other words, according to the embodiment, it is possible to provide a garment processing device, garment processing system, garment processing program, and garment processing method that can simplify the operation unit. 【0030】 Next, the process of changing the settings of the washing machine 1 using the terminal device 3 will be explained with reference to Figure 3. Figure 3 shows the transition of the display operation screen of the terminal device 3 when changing the operating course of the washing machine 1. In Figure 3, the display operation screen is shown as an example when the default course is changed from the standard course to the sleep course. 【0031】 The operating course can be changed by specifying the default course. As shown in Figure 3, the default course can be selected from, for example, the standard course, delicate course, sleep course, soak course, or speed course. That is, when user U operates "Default Course (Standard Course)" on the leftmost display operation screen in Figure 3, the display operation screen in the middle of Figure 3 is displayed. On this display operation screen, when user U operates the operating course they want to set as the new default course, for example, "Sleep Course," "Sleep Course" is set as the new default course, as shown on the rightmost display operation screen in Figure 3. In this way, the operating course (type of clothing processing) that can be set on the operation panel 1a (operation unit) of the washing machine 1 can be changed from the terminal device 3 (external device). 【0032】 Next, the settings of the washing machine 1 according to the priority set by the terminal device 3 will be explained with reference to Figure 4. As shown in the leftmost display screen in Figure 4, the multiple operation buttons for specifying each washing cycle in the washing cycle mode are displayed in different forms (e.g., color and shape) according to their priority. Figure 4 shows an example of the display forms where the standard cycle and the delicate cycle are displayed with different backgrounds. 【0033】 In this embodiment, priority is determined by frequently used driving courses (based on frequency of use), favorite driving courses (based on user preference), recently created driving courses (based on the order of creation date), etc. The following are specific examples of configurations in which the priority is displayed on the external device in different ways. 【0034】 For example, the application or server 2 records the count of driving courses executed by the terminal device 3. The higher the count, the higher the priority, and the more prominently the course is displayed on the application screen. In addition, a means is provided to set whether or not to favorite various driving courses and option settings registered in the terminal device 3, and favorite driving courses and options are displayed in a prominent manner. 【0035】 Alternatively, it is also used to determine priority for recently created driving routes or options. The most recently created driving route or option is the one that user U wants to use most recently and will have the highest priority for use. Therefore, it will be displayed in a prominent manner under these conditions as well. 【0036】 Furthermore, the term "conspicuous manner" (which includes not only visual but also auditory aspects) is not limited to color or shape; for example, font size and the order in which they are displayed could also be considered. The criteria for setting priority may also be changed. This priority may also be used as the criterion for changing the operating course (default course) from the terminal device 3 to the washing machine 1. 【0037】 Figure 4 shows, as an example, the drum cleaning course, standard course (detergent), and standard course (water volume) displayed with different backgrounds than the standard course and delicate course. Note that the priority may differ not only in the screen display but also in the audio. That is, the terminal device 3 (external device) presents the user U with different priorities for the operating courses (types of clothing treatment) visually and / or audibly. 【0038】 Next, the customization settings of the washing machine 1 using the terminal device 3 will be explained with reference to Figures 4 and 5. As shown in Figure 4, when user U creates a "+" button on the leftmost display operation screen (initial screen), the second display operation screen from the left (operation addition screen) is displayed on the terminal device 3. The operation addition screen has three operation buttons, for example, "+Custom Course," "+Custom Option," and "+Automation." 【0039】 On the operation addition screen, when user U operates the +Custom Course (operation button), the third display operation screen from the left (course creation screen) is displayed on terminal device 3. Also, on the operation addition screen, when user U operates the +Custom Option (operation button), the fourth display operation screen from the left (option creation screen) is displayed on terminal device 3. 【0040】 For example, the course creation screen corresponding to the washing operation mode is a display operation screen for creating new operation courses with different detailed attributes related to the washing process. The items of detailed attributes related to the operation course include, as shown in the figure, name, wash, rinse, spin, dry, bath water, hot water, water volume, reservation, detergent and fabric softener, etc. User U can set a new operation course by setting the items of detailed attributes as desired and operating the registration button. 【0041】 As shown in Figure 4 for "Standard Course (Detergent: XX)", "Standard Course (Detergent: YY)", and "Standard Course (Water Volume: Extra)", the standard course can be set and registered as a custom course depending on the brand of laundry detergent used, water volume, and other setting conditions. Furthermore, it is conceivable that custom courses be displayed in a different format than other operating courses, or that they be displayed together with other operating courses in a format according to priority. 【0042】 Furthermore, the terminal device 3 may also be used to set custom options related to the operating mode. The option creation screen corresponding to the operating mode is a display operation screen for creating new options related to clothing processing. Options related to clothing processing include, as shown in the figure, automatic detergent dispensing, child lock, number of rinses, hot water, automatic cleaning, soak rinse, and mold protection. 【0043】 In the garment processing system A, if user U sets, for example, "+Automatic detergent dispensing" to "ON" and "+Number of rinses" to "1" on the option creation screen, the option setting information related to these settings is sent from terminal device 3 to server 2 and saved as a custom option, as shown in Figure 5. Then, the above option setting information is transferred from server 2 to washing machine 1 and customized as a custom option. 【0044】 The washing machine 1 performs the washing process based on custom options. That is, the terminal device 3 (external device) can freely change the operating course (type of clothing processing) and provides information about this change to the washing machine 1 (clothing processing device) to change the operating course (type of clothing processing) as appropriate. For example, the child lock setting and the automatic detergent dispensing setting are inherently located in a deep hierarchical position on the operation panel 1a of the washing machine 1. In contrast, by setting custom options, it is possible to change settings that are deep in the hierarchy to settings that are shallower in the hierarchy, thereby improving operability. 【0045】 Next, the automation settings for the washing machine 1 according to the amount of laundry, as controlled by the terminal device 3, will be explained with reference to Figures 6 to 11. Note that the automation settings are those of the washing machine 1 when "+Automation" is selected on the leftmost display operation screen (initial screen) in Figure 4. As shown in Figure 6, the terminal device 3 can register automatic processing of clothes as an automation. The leftmost display setting screen in Figure 6 is the initial screen for the above automation settings. The initial screen includes items for the (automatic processing) name, trigger (processing conditions), and appliance operation. 【0046】 The triggers (processing conditions) in the automation settings consist of location, date and time, weather / temperature, laundry load, and appliance status, as shown in the second display setting screen from the left in Figure 6. When the washing machine 1 satisfies the processing conditions set as triggers, it executes the corresponding operation. For the laundry load, a predetermined weight threshold R can be set and saved, as shown in the third display setting screen from the left in Figure 6. Figure 6 shows an example where "5kg" is set as the weight threshold R. In other words, the terminal device 3 is equipped with a weight setting means for setting the weight threshold R as a trigger (processing condition). 【0047】 Figure 6 shows an example of the details of setting the trigger (processing condition) called "Laundry Amount." In other words, when the weight of the laundry exceeds 5 kg (a specific condition), the washing cycle is initiated (display setting screens 2 and 3 from the left in Figure 6). Furthermore, there are detailed condition settings for executing the washing cycle, as shown in the display setting screen 4 from the left in Figure 6. 【0048】 Furthermore, regarding appliance operation, as shown in the fourth display settings screen from the left in Figure 6, it is possible to select appliances / scenes in the automation settings. The appliance / scene settings screen has setting buttons such as +Start operation, +Add drying, +No drying, +Add rinse cycle, +Rinse cycle 1 time, +Extend spin-drying, and +Slow spin-drying. 【0049】 Terminal device 3 stores the weight threshold R and the corresponding garment processing operation when the weight exceeds the weight threshold R in server 2 or on itself. Terminal device 3 or server 2 obtains a weight detection result indicating the amount of laundry from washing machine 1 and determines whether the weight detection result is equal to or greater than the weight threshold R. If the weight detection result is equal to or greater than the weight threshold R, terminal device 3 or server 2 sets the washing machine 1 to perform the automation corresponding to the weight detection result. That is, when the amount of laundry is set as a trigger (processing condition), terminal device 3 (external device) or server 2 sets washing machine 1 to execute garment processing corresponding to the weight detection result (amount of laundry) if the weight detection result obtained from washing machine 1 is equal to or greater than a predetermined weight threshold R. 【0050】 With this terminal device 3, as shown in Figure 6, the amount of laundry can be selected as a trigger (processing condition) (leftmost display screen in Figure 6) (second display screen from the left in Figure 6). The amount of laundry can also be set to 5 kg or more (third display screen from the left in Figure 6). Furthermore, when the amount of laundry reaches 5 kg or more, the user can select a garment processing operation to be performed by the garment processing device, such as starting the operation. In addition, detailed settings related to this garment processing operation can also be made. For example, it is possible to add drying or set the number of rinses to one (fourth display screen from the left in Figure 6). 【0051】 Next, the automation settings based on the user U's position by terminal device 3 will be explained with reference to Figure 7. As shown in Figure 7, terminal device 3 can register the automatic processing of clothing as an automation. The leftmost display setting screen in Figure 7 is the initial screen for the automation settings described above. The initial screen includes items for the (automatic processing) name, trigger (processing conditions), and home appliance operation. 【0052】 In the automation settings, the trigger (processing condition) can be selected from location, date and time, weather / temperature, amount of laundry, and appliance status, as shown in the second display setting screen from the left in Figure 7. Terminal device 3 is equipped with a location detection means as an ancillary function, such as using a satellite positioning system like GPS (Global Positioning System). Terminal device 3 detects the actual location (real position) of user U based on the location detection means. 【0053】 Terminal device 3 (external device) determines whether the actual location of user U is included in the location range when a location range is set as a trigger (processing condition). If terminal device 3 determines that the actual location is included in the location range, it configures washing machine 1 to execute automation (automatic processing of clothes). Terminal device 3 can also set the location range of user U. In other words, terminal device 3 is equipped with a location range setting means for setting the location range of user U. 【0054】 When user U's position is selected as the trigger (processing condition), the attribute related to user U's position can be selectively set to either "arrival" or "departure," as shown in the third display settings screen from the left in Figure 7. In the third display settings screen from the left in Figure 7, for example, "departure" is checked, indicating that user U's departure position has been set as the trigger (processing condition). 【0055】 Furthermore, in the third display settings screen from the left in Figure 7, you can set the location range for user U. In the third display settings screen from the left in Figure 7, as an example, a radius of 300m from user U's location is set as the location range. In addition, in the third display settings screen from the left in Figure 7, you can set "Date and Time" as the trigger (processing condition). 【0056】 In Figure 7, the third display settings screen from the left is set, as an example, to perform automation (automatic clothing processing) "daily" and "between 7:00 and 8:00". This sets the trigger (processing condition) for operating the appliance. Specifically, a predetermined location of the user is specified, and when the user moves beyond a 300m radius from that location, i.e., leaves the area, the corresponding appliance operation is set for washing machine 1. Therefore, if the appliance operation is "+ power off", the power to washing machine 1 will be turned off when the trigger condition is met. 【0057】 Figure 8 shows the display settings screen when date and time are selected as the trigger (processing condition). As shown in the third display settings screen from the left in Figure 8, the date and time are set by specifying the time of day and the day of the week. In Figure 8, the time is set to 8:40 and the days of the week are set to Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. In other words, the corresponding appliance operation will be executed with 8:40 on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday as the trigger (processing condition). For example, if "+Start Operation" is selected as the appliance operation, the operation will be automatically executed with the above conditions as the trigger. 【0058】 Next, the automation settings based on the surrounding environment by terminal device 3 will be explained with reference to Figure 9. As shown in Figure 9, terminal device 3 can set and register the automatic processing of clothing as an automation. The leftmost display setting screen in Figure 9 is the initial screen for the above automation. The initial screen includes items such as the name of the (automatic processing), the trigger (processing conditions), and the operation of home appliances. 【0059】 In automation, the triggers (processing conditions) consist of location, date and time, weather and temperature, amount of laundry, and appliance status, as shown in the second display setting screen from the left in Figure 9. In other words, terminal device 3 is equipped with an environment setting means for setting weather or temperature as the trigger (processing condition). When weather and temperature are selected as the trigger (processing condition), attribute information related to weather and temperature, such as "detection timing," "weather," and "temperature," can be set, as shown in the third display setting screen from the left in Figure 9. 【0060】 Furthermore, terminal device 3 allows selection settings for appliances / scenes regarding weather and temperature as triggers (processing conditions), as shown in the fourth display setting screen from the left in Figure 9. The fourth display setting screen from the left in Figure 9 provides operation buttons for +Power On, +Power Off, +Start Operation, +Pause, +Add Drying, and +No Drying as an example of selection settings for appliances / scenes. 【0061】 Terminal device 3 is equipped with an environmental detection means as an ancillary function to detect the surrounding environment, such as weather or temperature. The environmental detection means is, for example, a weather application (application program) pre-installed on terminal device 3. Terminal device 3 detects the weather or temperature set by the environmental detection means. Note that the environmental detection means is not limited to terminal device 3. The washing machine 1 can also detect temperature by equipping it with a thermistor, and the washing machine 1 may also obtain weather information from a server. 【0062】 Here, one of the attribute pieces of information mentioned above is the detection timing, which indicates whether the clothes processing by the washing machine 1 has started or has finished. Weather and temperature are also attribute pieces of information, similar to the detection timing. In the third display setting screen from the left in Figure 9, the washing machine 1 or terminal device 3 acquires information about the weather and temperature using the environmental detection means at the time the clothes processing by the washing machine 1 has finished and transmits it to the server 2. 【0063】 Alternatively, the washing machine 1 or terminal device 3 periodically acquires weather and temperature information and sends it to the server 2, not when the clothing processing is finished. Then, the terminal device 3 or server 2 sets the washing machine 1 to the appropriate clothing processing if the weather is rainy and the temperature is 30°C or higher. For example, if "+Add Drying" is set as the clothing processing (operation) for the washing machine 1 (appliance), a drying operation will be added to the previously executed clothing processing (e.g., washing) if the trigger (processing condition) is met. 【0064】 Next, the automation settings based on the appliance status by terminal device 3 will be explained with reference to Figures 10 and 11. Specifically, the appliance status refers to the device status of washing machine 1 (clothing processing device). As shown in Figure 10, terminal device 3 can set and register automatic processing of clothes as automation. The leftmost display setting screen in Figure 10 is the initial screen for the above automation. The initial screen includes items such as the name of the (automatic processing), the trigger (processing conditions), and appliance operation. 【0065】 In automation, the triggers (processing conditions) consist of location, date and time, weather / temperature, laundry load, and appliance status, as shown in the second display setting screen from the left in Figure 10. When the appliance status is selected as the trigger (processing condition), the appliance status can be selected from +Power On, +Power Off, +Start Operation, +Child Lock On, or +Child Lock Off, as shown in the fourth display setting screen from the left in Figure 10. Note that the third display setting screen from the left in Figure 10 shows the state when +Power On is set as the appliance status. 【0066】 In other words, terminal device 3 includes a state setting means for setting the appliance status of washing machine 1 (clothing processing device) as a processing condition. When the appliance status of washing machine 1 satisfies the processing condition, terminal device 3 sets washing machine 1 to perform clothing processing corresponding to the appliance status of washing machine 1. According to Figure 11, power on is set as the trigger for operating the appliance. Let's assume that +start operation is set as the corresponding operation. At this time, after the power of washing machine 1 is turned on, a command to start operation is set from terminal device 3 or server 2. By setting washing machine 1 based on the appliance status, it is possible to easily set the operating course of washing machine 1 based on the appliance status of washing machine 1. 【0067】 Finally, we will explain the case where the status state of the washing machine 1 (appliance), which is another appliance state, is used as the trigger (processing condition), with reference to Figures 10 and 11. As shown in Figure 10, the automation information includes the status state of the washing machine 1 (clothing processing device) as the appliance state of the washing machine 1. That is, the terminal device 3 is equipped with a status state setting means that sets the status state of the washing machine 1 (clothing processing device) as the trigger (processing condition). 【0068】 In the clothing processing system A, as shown in Figure 11, automation information is transmitted from the terminal device 3 to the server 2 and stored. The server 2 determines whether the status information obtained from the washing machine 1 satisfies the trigger (processing condition) included in the automation information. Based on the result of the above determination, the information server 2 outputs an operation instruction to the washing machine 1 (home appliance). The washing machine 1 is set to execute automation (automatic processing of clothes) based on the operation instruction. With the setting of the washing machine 1 based on its status state, it is possible to easily set the operating course of the washing machine 1 based on the status state of the washing machine 1. 【0069】 Note that more than one automation can be set up simultaneously. In this case, the information used to determine which of the newly set up automations to execute could be, for example, the priority specified by user U for each automation, or the order in which the trigger conditions are satisfied. Furthermore, the triggers (processing conditions) for each automation are not limited to those mentioned above. For example, several triggers (processing conditions) may be combined. 【0070】 According to this embodiment, the number of garment processing types that can be set using external devices is greater than the number of garment processing types that can be set using the control panel, thus simplifying the control panel. As a result, user convenience can be improved. 【0071】 Furthermore, the control unit allows for flexible setting of the operating course, making it possible to quickly and accurately set the operating course. Furthermore, since it includes driving courses that cannot be selected, the configuration of the control panel can be made extremely simple. The types of settings that can be freely configured on the control panel can also be changed from external devices, thus improving user convenience. 【0072】 Furthermore, since the garment processing system includes a garment processing device and an external device that can communicate with the garment processing device, the control panel can be simplified, thereby improving user convenience. Furthermore, since the external device displays a priority order for each type of garment, it is possible to quickly and accurately configure garment processing according to that priority. Furthermore, the type of external device can be freely changed, and information regarding such changes is provided to the garment processing device to allow it to change its type, making it possible to accurately configure garment processing according to the user's preferences. Furthermore, since the external device changes the operating course based on priority, it is possible to set up clothing processing according to priority using the external device. 【0073】 Furthermore, the garment processing device includes a weight detection means for detecting the weight of the garment and a weight setting means for setting a predetermined weight threshold as a processing condition. When the weight detection result obtained from the garment processing device exceeds the predetermined weight threshold, the external device sets the garment processing device to execute garment processing corresponding to the weight detection result, thus enabling accurate garment processing according to the weight of the garment. 【0074】 Furthermore, the external device includes a position detection means for detecting its location and a position range setting means for setting a position range as a processing condition. When the location is included in the position range, the garment processing device is configured to perform the garment processing corresponding to the position range, thus enabling accurate garment processing according to the location of the external device. 【0075】 Furthermore, the external device includes an environmental detection means for detecting weather or temperature, and an environmental setting means for setting weather or temperature as processing conditions. When the weather or temperature satisfies the processing conditions, the garment processing device is set to perform garment processing corresponding to the weather or temperature, thus enabling accurate garment processing according to the weather or temperature. 【0076】 Furthermore, the external device includes a state setting means for setting the device state of the garment processing device as a processing condition. When the device state satisfies the processing condition, the garment processing device is set to perform garment processing corresponding to the device state, thus enabling accurate garment processing according to the device state of the garment processing device. 【0077】 Furthermore, the external device includes a status state setting means for setting the status state of the garment processing device as a processing condition. When the status state satisfies the processing condition, the garment processing device is set to execute garment processing corresponding to the status state, thus enabling accurate garment processing according to the status state of the garment processing device. 【0078】 Furthermore, the types of garment processing that can be set by the terminal device that remotely controls the garment processing device are greater than the types of garment processing that can be set by the control panel provided on the garment processing device, thus simplifying the control panel. As a result, user convenience can be improved. 【0079】 Furthermore, since the number of garment processing methods that can be freely set on the main unit is greater than the number of garment processing methods that can be freely set on the operation unit of the garment processing device, the operation unit can be simplified. As a result, the user experience can be improved. 【0080】 While embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. The embodiments and modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, as well as within the scope of the claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of Symbols] 【0081】 A... Garment processing system, M... Modem, N... Network, R... Router, 1... Washing machine, 1a... Control panel, 1b... Communication unit, 1c... Weight sensor, 1d... Control unit, 1d... Wash button, 1e... Wash and dry button, 1f... Dry button, 1g... Operation switch button, 1h... Start button, 2... Server, 3... Terminal device, 3a... Display unit, 3b... Operation unit, 3c... Communication unit, 3d... Control unit

Claims

[Claim 1] A garment processing device in which garment processing is set by an operating unit provided within the device and an external device, A garment processing device in which the types of garment processing that can be set by the external device are greater than the types of garment processing that can be set by the control unit. [Claim 2] The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operating unit allows for the setting of an operating course as one of the types. [Claim 3] The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, which includes an operating course that cannot be selected. [Claim 4] The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the type that can be set by the operating unit can be changed by the external device. [Claim 5] The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, The garment processing device and an external device capable of communication A garment processing system equipped with the following features. [Claim 6] The garment processing system according to claim 5, wherein the external devices are given priority of the type described above. [Claim 7] The garment processing system according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the type of the external device can be freely changed, and information regarding such change is provided to the garment processing device to cause the type to be changed. [Claim 8] The garment processing system according to claim 7, wherein the external device changes the operating course based on priority. [Claim 9] The garment processing apparatus includes a weight detection means for detecting the weight of garments, It includes a weight setting means for setting a predetermined weight threshold as a processing condition, The garment processing system according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the external device sets the garment processing device to perform garment processing corresponding to the weight detection result when the weight detection result obtained from the garment processing device is equal to or greater than a predetermined weight threshold. [Claim 10] The aforementioned external device is A position detection means for detecting position, It includes a position range setting means for setting a position range as a processing condition, The garment processing system according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the garment processing apparatus is configured to perform the garment processing corresponding to the position range when the position is included in the position range. [Claim 11] The aforementioned external device is An environmental detection means for detecting weather or temperature, The system includes an environment setting means for setting the weather or temperature as processing conditions. The garment processing system according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the garment processing apparatus is configured to perform the garment processing corresponding to the weather or temperature when the weather or temperature satisfies the processing conditions. [Claim 12] The aforementioned external device is The garment processing device is equipped with a state setting means for setting the device state as processing conditions, The garment processing system according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the garment processing apparatus is set to perform the garment processing corresponding to the state of the apparatus when the state of the apparatus satisfies the processing conditions. [Claim 13] The aforementioned external device is The garment processing device is equipped with status state setting means for setting the status state of the garment processing device as a processing condition, The garment processing system according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the garment processing apparatus is configured to perform the garment processing corresponding to the status state when the status state satisfies the processing conditions. [Claim 14] A garment processing program executed by a terminal device that remotely controls a garment processing device, The number of garment processing types that the terminal device can set in the garment processing device is greater than the number of garment processing types that can be set in the operation unit provided in the garment processing device. [Claim 15] The types of garment processing that can be freely set by the external device are greater than the types of garment processing that can be freely set by the operation unit of the garment processing device.

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