Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

A clothing processing device is disclosed, and a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a first processing device, a second processing device, an output unit for outputting a screen, and an input unit for receiving a user command, wherein the screen includes a course selection screen in which a plurality of processing courses for processing clothing are displayed, and the first processing device operates in any one of a plurality of operating modes in which different processing courses are displayed on the course selection screen, and the course selection screen displays a mode selection object for displaying the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device on the screen so as to be selectable.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a clothing processing device, and more specifically, to a clothing processing device comprising an output unit for outputting a screen. Background Technology

[0002] A clothing processing device is a device that performs a processing process for clothing, such as removing contaminants from the laundry, by placing clothing, bedding, etc. (hereinafter referred to as laundry) into a drum.

[0003] A garment processing device can perform processes such as washing, rinsing, spinning, and drying of laundry, and garment processing devices can be classified into top loading and front loading methods based on the method of loading laundry into the drum.

[0004] The garment processing device may include a cabinet forming the exterior, a tub housed inside the cabinet, a drum rotatably mounted inside the tub into which laundry is fed, and a detergent supply device that supplies detergent into the drum.

[0005] When a garment processing device is configured to wash laundry, if water and detergent are supplied to the laundry contained in the drum and the drum is rotated by a motor, dirt attached to the laundry can be removed through friction with the drum and the washing water.

[0006] The detergent dispensing device is equipped with a detergent dispensing function to enhance the washing effect. Here, "detergent" refers to a substance that enhances the washing effect, such as fabric detergent, fabric softener, and fabric bleach. The detergent may be in powder form or liquid form.

[0007] Meanwhile, if the garment processing device is configured to dry laundry, the garment processing device can remove moisture from the laundry by providing dry air to the laundry.

[0008] The above-mentioned clothing processing device may be configured to include a cabinet, a drum rotatably provided inside the cabinet, and a heating means for heating or drying the air provided to the laundry.

[0009] By supplying dry air to the laundry contained in the drum, the moisture present in the laundry is removed by evaporating it with the dry air, and the moisture in the laundry can be removed.

[0010] Meanwhile, when the amount of laundry is large or different processing processes, such as the washing and drying processes, are to be carried out together, multiple processing devices for processing clothing may be used.

[0011] Related document KR 10-2008-0021921 A1 illustrates a clothing processing device equipped with multiple processing devices. The clothing processing device disclosed in the related document includes a first processing device and a second processing device.

[0012] The first and second processing devices of the relevant literature are each equipped with a drum or the like inside a cabinet to perform a clothing processing process. Meanwhile, the first and second processing devices are each equipped with a control panel.

[0013] The control panel may be equipped with an output unit that displays a screen. Accordingly, the first processing device and the second processing device of the relevant literature may provide different information through their respective output units.

[0014] However, when the first processing device and the second processing device perform independent processing processes, outputting information through the outputs of the first processing device and the second processing device respectively may be inconvenient because the user must check multiple outputs, and as separate outputs are provided for each processing device, the manufacturing process may increase and the design of the control panel may become complex.

[0015] In addition, even if information from different processing units is to be provided through a single output unit, if a button is provided to change the processing unit from which information is output on a single screen, the design and structure of the control panel, etc., may become complex, the usability of the button separated from the screen may be reduced, and it may be difficult for the user to identify how to use the button.

[0016] Furthermore, when the first processing device and / or the second processing device is operated through any one of a plurality of modes, such as a washing mode for washing and a drying mode for drying, the user may find it difficult to easily identify the selection of the mode and the selection of the device, and may experience confusion regarding the selection.

[0017] Therefore, conveniently selecting multiple processing units through a single output unit even without a separate button, and furthermore effectively selecting multiple modes that can be performed on a single processing unit to carry out an efficient clothing processing process, is an important task in this technical field. The problem to be solved

[0018] Embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a clothing processing device capable of effectively outputting information from a plurality of processing devices from a single output unit.

[0019] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a clothing processing device capable of effectively selecting a plurality of processing devices even without a separate button.

[0020] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a clothing processing device capable of effectively processing clothing through a plurality of modes in a single processing device.

[0021] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a clothing processing device capable of performing a clothing processing process by conveniently selecting one of a plurality of modes even without a separate button. means of solving the problem

[0022] In a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention, a mode selection object is displayed on a screen output through an output unit. On the screen where the mode selection object is selected, a plurality of modes selectable from a first processing device and a second processing device are displayed to be selectable.

[0023] The output unit outputs a mode selection screen in which the plurality of modes and the second processing device are selectably displayed, thereby allowing the user to conveniently select any one of the modes or devices, and thus enabling the user to conveniently control the clothing processing device even without a separate physical button.

[0024] One embodiment of the present invention includes a first processing device comprising a first receiving portion for receiving clothing, a second processing device comprising a second receiving portion for receiving clothing, an output unit provided in the first processing device or the second processing device for outputting a screen, and an input unit provided in the first processing device or the second processing device for receiving a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen.

[0025] The above screen includes a course selection screen in which a plurality of processing courses for processing clothing are displayed, and the first processing device operates in any one of a plurality of operating modes in which different processing courses are displayed on the course selection screen.

[0026] The above course selection screen may display a mode selection object for displaying the plurality of operating modes of the first processing device and the second processing device on the screen so that they can be selected.

[0027] The above plurality of operating modes may include a washing mode in which a washing course for washing clothes among the processing courses is displayed on the course processing screen, and a drying mode in which a drying course for drying clothes among the processing courses is displayed on the course processing screen.

[0028] When the drying mode displayed through the mode selection object is selected on the course selection screen where the plurality of washing courses are displayed, the output unit can output a course selection screen where the plurality of drying courses are displayed instead of the plurality of washing courses.

[0029] The above plurality of operating modes may further include a wash-dry mode capable of performing the wash course and the dry course continuously.

[0030] The output unit can output a mode selection screen that allows at least some of the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device to be selected when the mode selection object is selected.

[0031] In the above mode selection screen, the alignment direction of the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device may be the same as the arrangement direction of the first processing device and the second processing device.

[0032] The first processing device and the second processing device are positioned in an up-and-down direction relative to the ground, and the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device can be aligned and displayed in the up-and-down direction on the mode selection screen.

[0033] In the above mode selection screen, the second processing device may be arranged separately from the plurality of operating modes.

[0034] In the above mode selection screen, the second processing device may be displayed separated from the plurality of operating modes by a distinction indicator placed between the plurality of operating modes.

[0035] The above mode selection screen is superimposed on the previous screen output from the output unit before the above mode selection screen is output, and at least some area may have transparency so that the previous screen is projected.

[0036] In the above mode selection screen, a pre-selected marker may be displayed on the target corresponding to the screen immediately preceding the mode selection screen that was displayed before the mode selection screen was displayed among the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device.

[0037] The above mode selection object may be displayed including at least one of the name and shape of any one of the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device. The plurality of operating modes and the second processing device may each be displayed with a selectable state and a non-selectable state distinguished.

[0038] The plurality of operating modes and the second processing device may each be displayed at different brightness levels in the selectable state and the unselectable state. The plurality of operating modes and the second processing device may each be displayed with a distinction between a course in progress state and a non-progress state while the clothing processing course is being performed.

[0039] The above mode selection screen may display an operating marker placed on a target corresponding to the course progress state among the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device.

[0040] When the second processing device is selected by selecting the mode selection object on a course selection screen that displays a processing course performed in any one of the plurality of operating modes, the output unit can output a course selection screen that displays a plurality of processing courses performed in the second processing device.

[0041] While the first processing device is performing a processing course according to any one of the plurality of operating modes, the remaining of the plurality of operating modes may be displayed as unselectable.

[0042] The output unit outputs a course progress screen that displays progress information of a processing course being performed in the first processing device or the second processing device, and the mode selection object may be displayed on the course progress screen.

[0043] When the first processing device is performing a processing course and the second processing device is not yet performing a processing course, if the mode selection object is selected on the course progress screen for the first processing device, the plurality of operating modes may be displayed as a course progress state or an unselectable state, and the second processing device may be displayed as a selectable state.

[0044] When the second processing unit displayed through the mode selection object is selected on the course progress screen for the first processing unit, the output unit can output the course selection screen displaying a plurality of processing courses performed in the second processing unit.

[0045] The output unit outputs a simultaneous screen that displays progress information of the processing course being performed in the first processing device and the second processing device, respectively, and the mode selection object may be displayed on the simultaneous screen.

[0046] The above simultaneous screen may include a first area in which information of the first processing device is displayed and a second area in which information of the second processing device is displayed and which is separated from the first area.

[0047] When the mode selection object of the above simultaneous screen is selected, the output unit can output a mode selection screen that is displayed so that at least some of the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device can be selected.

[0048] The above mode selection screen may be displayed in the entire area including the first area and the second area. The above mode selection object may be displayed in the first area and the second area, respectively.

[0049] When the mode selection object of the first area is selected, a pre-selected marker may be displayed on the plurality of operating modes displayed on the screen and on the operating mode currently being performed in the first processing device among the second processing device.

[0050] When the mode selection object of the second area is selected, a pre-selection marker may be displayed on the second processing device among the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device displayed on the screen.

[0051] When the mode selection object of the above simultaneous screen is selected, the plurality of operating modes are displayed as a course progress state or an unselectable state, and the second processing device may be displayed as a course progress state.

[0052] When the second processing device is selected and displayed by the mode selection object of the above simultaneous screen, the output unit can output the course progress screen, which displays progress information for the processing course of the second processing device, excluding information for the processing course of the first processing device.

[0053] In the above simultaneous screen, the first area and the second area may be aligned in a direction different from the arrangement direction of the first processing device and the second processing device. The first processing device is located above the second processing device, and the first area and the second area may be aligned along the width direction of the first cabinet.

[0054] If the communication connection status between the first processing device and the second processing device is abnormal, the second processing device may be displayed on the mode selection screen including a connection failure marker to indicate the abnormality of the connection status.

[0055] In a state where the first processing device and the second processing device are not paired, the output unit may output a notification message indicating that the pairing has not been performed when the second processing device displayed through the mode selection object is selected.

[0056] The above notification message may display a pairing object that can be selected to proceed with pairing between the first processing device and the second processing device. The mode selection object may be displayed including the name or shape of any one of the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device.

[0057] The above input unit is provided in the above output unit and can detect a user's touch signal on the screen. The above output unit and the above input unit may be provided together in either the first processing device or the second processing device.

[0058] Meanwhile, in a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device operates as one of a plurality of operating modes in which different processing courses are provided to the user, and the output unit can output a mode selection screen that allows one of the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device to be selected.

[0059] Meanwhile, in a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the first processing device and the second processing device is operated in any one of a plurality of operating modes in which different processing courses are provided, and the output unit can output a selection screen in which a selection of any one of the first processing device and the second processing device and a selection of any one of the plurality of operating modes are made. Effects of the invention

[0060] Embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing processing device capable of effectively outputting information from a plurality of processing devices from a single output unit.

[0061] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing processing device that can effectively select a plurality of processing devices even without a separate button.

[0062] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing processing device capable of effectively processing clothing through a plurality of modes in any one processing device.

[0063] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing processing device capable of performing a clothing processing process by conveniently selecting any one of a plurality of modes even without a separate button. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0064] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first processing device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of a first processing device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the communication relationship of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a first processing device and a second processing device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a front view showing a first processing device and a second processing device of a clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a second processing device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of a second processing device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram conceptually illustrating the control relationship of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a control panel of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing the operation process of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a start screen among the screens output from the output unit in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a course selection screen among the screens output from the output unit in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a drawing showing a course progress screen among the screens output from the output unit in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a mode selection screen in which a mode selection object is selected and output in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the course selection screen for each mode of the first processing device and the course selection screen of the second processing device in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the process of outputting a course selection screen of a second processing device during the course progress of a first processing device in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the process of outputting a course progress screen of a first processing device through a mode selection object in a simultaneous screen in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a pre-selection marker of a mode selection screen output from a simultaneous screen in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a pairing notification message requesting a connection with a second processing device being output to an output unit in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a connection failure message of a second processing device paired with an output unit in one embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0065] Below, embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the invention.

[0066] However, the present invention may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, in order to clearly explain the invention in the drawings, parts unrelated to the description have been omitted, and similar parts throughout the specification have been given similar reference numerals.

[0067] In this specification, redundant descriptions of identical components are omitted.

[0068] Furthermore, when a component is described in this specification as being 'connected' or 'connected' to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, or that there may be other components in between. On the other hand, when a component is described in this specification as being 'directly connected' or 'directly connected' to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0069] Furthermore, the terms used in this specification are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0070] Additionally, in this specification, singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0071] Furthermore, in this specification, terms such as 'comprising' or 'having' are intended merely to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not excluding in advance the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0072] Additionally, in this specification, the term "and / or" includes a combination of the plurality of described items or any of the plurality of described items. In this specification, "A or B" may include "A," "B," or "both A and B."

[0073] FIG. 1 illustrates a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the present invention, the clothing processing device (1) may consist of a single processing device, or it may include a plurality of processing devices including a second processing device (20) in addition to a first processing device (10).

[0074] The above clothing processing device (1) can perform a processing course (C0) for processing clothing. If the clothing processing device (1) includes a plurality of processing devices, each of the plurality of processing devices can perform a processing course (C0).

[0075] The processing course (C0) processes the clothing in various ways, such as washing, drying, or removing wrinkles. The clothing fed into the processing device can be processed through the processing course (C0) and provided to the user.

[0076] The processing course (C0) may be predetermined as a plurality of different courses and provided to the user for selection. For example, the plurality of processing courses (C0) may include at least one of a washing course (C11) for washing clothes, a drying course (C12) for drying clothes, and a washing-drying course (C13) in which washing and drying of clothes are performed continuously.

[0077] A clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a control unit (70), and a plurality of processing courses (C0) may be pre-stored in the control unit (70) and provided to the user.

[0078] The above processing course (C0) may include at least one administration. The processing course (C0) may be defined to include at least one administration among a water supply administration, a detergent supply administration, a washing administration, a rinsing administration, a drainage administration, a spin-drying administration, and a drying administration.

[0079] The water supply process may be a process of supplying water to a tub into which clothes are fed, the detergent supply process may be a process of supplying detergent to the tub, the washing process may be a process in which the drum rotates and the clothes are washed while detergent is fed into the tub, the rinsing process may be a process in which the drum rotates and the clothes are rinsed while water is supplied to the tub but no detergent is fed into it, the draining process may be a process in which the water in the tub is discharged to the outside of the tub, the spin-drying process may be a process in which the drum rotates and the water present in the clothes is separated from the clothes while water is not supplied to the tub, and the drying process may be a process in which high-temperature dry air is supplied into the drum or tub to remove moisture from the clothes.

[0080] The above plurality of processing courses (C0) can be pre-set so that at least one of the processes is different from one another and stored in the control unit (70). The user can select any one of the plurality of processing courses (C0) that suits their needs to proceed with the processing of the clothing.

[0081] Meanwhile, FIG. 1 illustrates a first processing device (10) according to an embodiment of the present invention. That is, the clothing processing device (1) illustrated in FIG. 1 is configured to include only a single processing device, namely the first processing device (10), as an example of the present invention.

[0082] The first processing device (10) includes a first cabinet (11). The first cabinet (11) has a defined space inside and can form the exterior of the first processing device (10).

[0083] The first cabinet (11) may include a front panel, a rear panel, a side panel, and a top panel. The plurality of panels may be combined with each other to form the first cabinet (11). A first clothing inlet (18) that communicates the outside and inside of the cabinet may be formed on one side of the first cabinet (11).

[0084] FIG. 1 illustrates a first clothing inlet (18) formed on a front panel according to one embodiment of the present invention, but the location of the first clothing inlet (18) is not necessarily limited to the front panel.

[0085] The first door (19) may be coupled to the first cabinet (11) and configured to selectively block the first clothing input port (18). For example, the first door (19) may be rotatably coupled to the front panel and configured to block the first clothing input port (18) depending on the rotational position.

[0086] One embodiment of the present invention may include a control panel (100). The control panel (100) may include an input section (120) and an output section. However, the input section (120) and the output section are not necessarily limited to being provided only on the control panel (100).

[0087] The user can identify course setting information or course progress information from the information output through the output unit, and can give various commands to the control unit (70), such as changing the course settings by operating the input unit (120) to generate an input signal. A detailed description of the control panel (100) and the control unit (70) will be provided later.

[0088] Meanwhile, the interior of the first processing device (10) is shown in FIG. 2. Although the first processing device (10) in FIG. 2 is shown in the form of a washer-dryer capable of washing and drying, this is for convenience of explanation only and the first processing device (10) is not necessarily limited to a washer-dryer.

[0089] The interior of the first processing device (10), defined by the first cabinet (11), may be provided with a first tub (12) and a first receiving section for receiving clothing. The first tub (12) may be provided inside the first processing device (10) to receive water.

[0090] The first tub (12) may include a first tub opening facing the first clothing input port (18). Accordingly, clothing that a user inserts through the first clothing input port (18) by opening the first door (19) can be received inside the first tub (12) by passing through the first clothing input port (18) and the first tub opening.

[0091] The first receiving section is provided inside the first cabinet (11) and can accommodate clothing. The first receiving section may be provided in various forms. For example, the first receiving section may correspond to a basket shape provided in the first door (19), a first drum (13) provided inside the first tub (12), etc., and may be provided in multiple units.

[0092] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first clothing receiving unit may include a first drum (13). The first drum (13) may be rotatably provided inside the first tub (12). One embodiment of the present invention may further include a first driving unit (14), and the first drum (13) may be connected to the first driving unit (14) to receive rotational force.

[0093] The first drum (13) can accommodate clothing inside. The first drum (13) may include a first drum (13) opening facing the first tub opening. Accordingly, clothing inserted by a user through the first clothing inlet (18) can be accommodated inside the first drum (13) through the first tub opening and the first drum (13) opening.

[0094] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first water supply unit (15). The first water supply unit (15) may receive water from the outside through a method such as being connected to an external water source. The first water supply unit (15) may include a water supply hose that serves as a water flow path and a water supply valve for controlling the flow of water.

[0095] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first detergent supply unit (16). The first detergent supply unit (16) may store detergent and may be provided to supply detergent into the first tub (12) when detergent is required in the execution of a treatment course (C0) for treating clothing.

[0096] FIG. 2 illustrates a structure in which a first water supply unit (15) and a first detergent supply unit (16) are connected, and water flowing along the first water supply unit (15) is supplied into the first tub (12) along with detergent via the first detergent supply unit (16), but this is not necessarily limited to this, and the first water supply unit (15) may be directly connected to the inside of the first tub (12).

[0097] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first drainage unit (17). The first drainage unit (17) may be connected to a first tub (12) and configured to discharge water present inside the first tub (12) to the outside of the first cabinet (11). The first drainage unit (17) may include a drainage hose through which water flows and a drainage pump that generates the flow force of water.

[0098] In one embodiment of the present invention, when a washing course (C11) for washing clothes is performed, water and detergent can be supplied into the first tub (12) through the first water supply unit (15) and the first detergent supply unit (16), and washing of clothes can be performed by rotating the first drum (13) by the first driving unit (14), and the water and detergent in the first tub (12) can be discharged outside the first cabinet (11) through the first drainage unit (17) as needed.

[0099] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) may include a heating unit (30). The heating unit (30) may be configured to receive air inside the first drum (13), dehumidify and heat it, and supply it back into the first drum (13), or to heat air outside the first cabinet (11) and supply it into the first drum (13), or to heat the air present inside the first drum (13).

[0100] The first processing device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention does not necessarily have to include a first tub (12), and may be provided in a form where the first tub (12) is omitted as needed. That is, one embodiment of the present invention is not necessarily limited to a washing machine, and may be a dryer with the tub removed, or a washer-dryer capable of washing and drying separately.

[0101] Meanwhile, in the case where one embodiment of the present invention includes only the first processing device (10), that is, is composed of only one processing device, the first processing device (10) can be understood as the clothing processing device (1) itself.

[0102] That is, the first cabinet (11), first tub (12), first drum (13), etc. of the first processing device (10) can all be referred to as the cabinet, tub, drum, etc. representing the clothing processing device (1) of the present invention.

[0103] Meanwhile, FIG. 3 conceptually illustrates an information exchange method of a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0104] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) may be configured to enable communication with the outside. The first communication unit for communication in the first processing device (10) may be configured to enable communication using various methods such as Bluetooth and WIFI. However, it is not mandatory to provide a first communication unit.

[0105] In the case of having a first communication unit, the first processing device (10) can communicate directly with the user's terminal (3) or with a communication medium (4) placed outside the clothing processing device (1), and when communicating with the communication medium (4), information exchange with the server (2) is possible through the communication medium (4).

[0106] The user's terminal (3) may be various devices having communication functions. For example, the terminal (3) may be various devices having communication functions, such as a mobile phone, computer, or tablet PC.

[0107] The first processing device (10) may, as needed, exchange information with the terminal (3) through a communication process with the terminal (3) or exchange information with the server (2) through a communication process with a communication medium (4).

[0108] Furthermore, the terminal (3) may exchange information with the server (2), and the first processing device (10) may exchange information with the server (2) through a communication medium (4), thereby allowing for indirect exchange of information with the terminal (3).

[0109] Meanwhile, FIG. 3 illustrates a clothing processing device (1) comprising a first processing device (10) and a second processing device (20) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may be connected via a wired connection to exchange information, or information may be exchanged via a wireless connection as shown in FIG. 3.

[0110] For example, the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may be connected via a direct wireless communication method, such as Bluetooth, to exchange information, or they may communicate with each other through a communication medium (4), or they may be indirectly connected through information exchange with a server (2) via the communication medium (4). The arrangement relationship of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may vary.

[0111] Meanwhile, FIG. 4 illustrates a clothing processing device (1) in which a first processing device (10) and a second processing device (20) are stacked. Referring to FIG. 4, one embodiment of the present invention may include a first processing device (10) installed on top of a second processing device (20).

[0112] The first processing device (10) may include the aforementioned first cabinet (11), first tub (12), first drum (13) corresponding to the first receiving portion, etc. The second processing device (20) may include a second cabinet (21), second tub (22), second drum (23) corresponding to the second receiving portion, etc., separately from the first processing device (10).

[0113] The first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may each perform a processing course (C0) for processing clothing independently or in conjunction with each other. For example, the first processing device (10) may perform the first course (C1) among a plurality of processing courses (C0) for processing clothing, and the second processing device (20) may perform the second course (C2) among a plurality of processing courses (C0).

[0114] In the present invention, for convenience of explanation, the processing course (C0) performed in the first processing device (10) may be referred to as the first course (C1), and the processing course (C0) performed in the second processing device (20) may be referred to as the second course (C2). The first course (C1) and the second course (C2) may each be any one of a washing course, a drying course, and a washing-drying course.

[0115] For example, the first processing device (10) may be a washing machine capable of performing a washing course (C11), and the second processing device (20) may be a dryer capable of performing a drying course. Alternatively, the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may each be a washing machine capable of performing a washing course or a dryer capable of performing a drying course.

[0116] Alternatively, at least one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may be a washer-dryer capable of performing a washing course, a drying course, and a washer-drying course. For example, the first processing device (10) shown in FIG. 4 may be a washer-dryer and the second processing device (20) may be a washing machine.

[0117] The first treatment device (10) or the second treatment device (20) may include the aforementioned heater when configured to perform a drying course, and may include the aforementioned detergent supply unit and water supply unit, etc. when configured to perform a washing course.

[0118] Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 4, in one embodiment of the present invention, the control panel (100) may be provided in each of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20), or may be provided in only one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0119] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, either the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may include a control panel (100), and the other may not be equipped with a control panel (100). In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) may include a control panel (100), and the second processing device (20) may not include a control panel (100).

[0120] Meanwhile, FIG. 5 shows a frontal view of the clothing processing device (1) of FIG. 4. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) may include a first cabinet (11) and the second processing device (20) may include a second cabinet (21). However, if necessary, the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may be provided inside a single integrated cabinet.

[0121] The first processing device (10) may be placed on top of the second processing device (20). The first processing device (10) may include a control panel (100), and the second processing device (20) may not include a separate control panel (100).

[0122] The first processing device (10) may include a first clothing input port (18) for introducing clothing, and the second processing device (20) may include a second clothing input port (28) for introducing clothing. However, the first clothing input port (18) and the second clothing input port (28) may not necessarily be in a form that is constantly exposed to the outside.

[0123] For example, in the clothing processing device (1) illustrated in FIG. 5, a first clothing input port (18) may be provided on the front of the first processing device (10), and a second clothing input port (28) may be provided on the upper surface of the second processing device (20), although not illustrated. The detailed structure of the second processing device (20) will be described later.

[0124] The first processing device (10) has a first clothing input port (18) and a first door (19) positioned at the front so that they can face the user. A control panel (100) may be positioned above the first door (19).

[0125] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) may have a larger volume than the second processing device (20). That is, the amount of material that can be processed by the first processing device (10) may be greater than the amount of material that can be processed by the second processing device (20).

[0126] Accordingly, the height of the first processing device (10) may be higher than the height of the second processing device (20). The volume of the first drum (13) may be larger than the volume of the second drum (23). Depending on the amount of clothing requiring processing, the user may select and use either the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), or use both together.

[0127] Meanwhile, FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a second processing device (20) positioned below a first processing device (10) in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0128] When the second processing device (20) is positioned below the first processing device (10), that is, when the second processing device (20) is configured to support the load of the first processing device (10), the second processing device (20) may be configured as a front loader type like the first processing device (10), or as a top loader type, but may include a device drawer (40) that is pulled forward from the second cabinet (21).

[0129] FIG. 6 illustrates a second processing device (20) of a type including a device drawer (40) that is inserted into or withdrawn from the second cabinet (21). The second processing device (20) may include a second cabinet (21), a device drawer (40), a second tub (22), and a second receiving section.

[0130] The second receiving section is provided inside the second cabinet (21) and can accommodate clothing. The second receiving section may be provided in various forms. For example, the second receiving section may be in the form of a basket provided in the second door (29), a second drum (23) provided inside the second tub (22), etc., and may be provided in multiple units.

[0131] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second receiving portion may include a second drum (23). A space for accommodating the device drawer (40) may be formed inside the second cabinet (21), and a second tub (22) and a second drum (23) may be provided inside the device drawer (40). A second clothing input port (28) for introducing clothing may be provided on the upper surface of the device drawer (40).

[0132] Meanwhile, FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the second processing device (20) illustrated in FIG. 6. Although FIG. 7 shows the second processing device (20) in the form of a washing machine capable of washing, this is for convenience of explanation only and the second processing device (20) is not necessarily limited to a washing machine.

[0133] For example, the second processing device (20) may be provided in the form of a dryer with the second tub (22), etc. omitted, or it may be provided in the form of a washer-dryer including a heater. However, for the convenience of explanation, unless otherwise mentioned below, the second processing device (20) will be described with reference to the structure shown in FIG. 7.

[0134] The second processing device (20) may include a second cabinet (21) and a device drawer (40). The second cabinet (21) may be positioned below the first cabinet (11) to support the load of the first cabinet (11). Additionally, the device drawer (40) may be moved backward to be received inside the second cabinet (21), or moved forward to be withdrawn from the second cabinet (21).

[0135] An opening for moving the device drawer (40) may be formed in the front of the second cabinet (21). The second cabinet (21) may be a drawer-type processing device in which the height direction length is shorter than the width direction length.

[0136] The device drawer (40) may be provided with a gripping portion on the front that a user can grasp. The user can pull out the device drawer (40) by grasping the gripping portion provided on the front of the device drawer (40) housed inside the second cabinet (21).

[0137] The second tub (22) and the second drum (23) may be provided in the device drawer (40). At least a portion of the second tub (22) and the second drum (23) may be drawn out of the second cabinet (21) together with the device drawer (40). The second tub (22) may be provided to contain water inside, and the second drum (23) may be installed rotatably inside the second tub (22) and provided to contain clothing fed through the second clothing inlet (28).

[0138] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) may be a front loader type, and the second processing device (20) may be a top loader type. The first clothing input port (18) of the first processing device (10) may be located on the front of the first cabinet (11), and the second clothing input port (28) of the second processing device (20) may be located on the upper surface of the device drawer (40).

[0139] A second door (29) for opening and closing the second clothing input port (28) may be provided on the upper surface of the device drawer (40). However, it is not necessarily limited to the above, and the second clothing input port (28) of the second processing device (20) may also be located on the front of the second cabinet (21).

[0140] The second processing device (20) may include a second driving unit (24). The second driving unit (24) may be fixed to the second tub (22), the second cabinet (21), or the device drawer (40). The second driving unit (24) may be connected to the second drum (23) to rotate the second drum (23).

[0141] The second treatment device (20) may include a second water supply unit (25). The second water supply unit (25) may be connected to the outside of the second cabinet (21) to receive water. The second water supply unit (25) may be connected to the first treatment device (10) or an external water source to receive water.

[0142] The second treatment device (20) may include a second detergent supply unit (26). The second detergent supply unit (26) may be provided to supply detergent into the second tub (22) for a treatment course (C0) performed in the second treatment device (20).

[0143] The second detergent supply unit (26) can store detergent separately from the first detergent supply unit (16) or receive detergent from the first detergent supply unit (16) and supply it to the second tub (22).

[0144] The second water supply unit (25) is directly connected to the second tub (22) to supply water into the second tub (22) or is connected to the second detergent supply unit (26) to supply water to the second detergent supply unit (26), and the second detergent supply unit (26) can supply water and detergent together into the second tub (22).

[0145] The second treatment device (20) may include a second drainage section (27), and the second drainage section (27) may be configured to discharge water inside the second tub (22) to the outside of the second cabinet (21).

[0146] Meanwhile, FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing the connection relationship between the control unit (70), the first processing device (10), and the second processing device (20) in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0147] In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (70) may be provided as a single unit or as a plurality of units. For example, the control unit (70) may be provided only in either the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), or it may be defined to include a first control unit (70) provided in the first processing device (10) and a second control unit (70) provided in the second processing device (20).

[0148] The control unit (70) may be provided as a single unit or multiple units as needed within any one processing unit. For example, the control unit (70) may be provided in multiple units to control different power consumption devices.

[0149] For example, the control unit (70) may be provided in multiple units, such as a drive control unit (70) for controlling the drive unit, a water supply control unit (70) for controlling the water supply unit, a drainage control unit (70) for controlling the drainage unit, and a panel control unit (70) for controlling the control panel (100).

[0150] Additionally, the control unit (70) may be defined as a plurality of units distinguished from the perspective of control processing.

[0151] For example, the control unit (70) may include at least one of a storage unit where information is stored, a processing unit that processes information, and a communication unit where wired or wireless communication is performed.

[0152] That is, in the present invention, the control unit (70) may be referred to as a single object, but it can be understood as a collective term for a control unit (70) that is provided in multiple units, not only structurally but also from the perspective of control roles, as needed.

[0153] The control unit (70) can control the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20). The control unit (70) may be provided in either the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), or in each of them.

[0154] The control unit (70) is directly or indirectly connected to the first drum (13) of the first processing device (10) and the second drum (23) of the second processing device (20) to rotate the first drum (13) to perform the first course (C1) or rotate the second drum (23) to perform the second course (C2).

[0155] The control unit (70) is connected to an output unit (110) provided in the control panel (100) and can control the screen (D1) output by the output unit (110). A detailed description of the screen (D1) output by the output unit (110) will be provided later.

[0156] Meanwhile, FIG. 9 illustrates a control panel (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention. A clothing processing device (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an input unit (120) and an output unit as described above. The input unit (120) and the output unit may be provided in the control panel (100), but are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0157] The output unit may output various information, such as auditory information and visual information, to be provided to the user. For example, the output unit may include a speaker that outputs sound to provide information, and may include a screen output device that outputs a screen (D1) to provide information to the user.

[0158] In the following description, the output unit (110) includes a display for convenience of explanation and is described based on a form configured to output the screen (D1). However, it goes without saying that it may further include the aforementioned speaker, etc.

[0159] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit (110) can output various screens (D1). Various screens (D1) to be output from the output unit (110) may be stored in advance in the control unit (70). The control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to change the screen (D1) output from the output unit (110).

[0160] In one embodiment of the present invention, a screen (D1) output from an output unit (110) may include a first device screen related to a first processing device (10) and a second device screen related to a second processing device (20). Additionally, the screen (D1) may include a simultaneous screen (D40) in which information related to the first processing device (10) and information related to the second processing device (20) are displayed together.

[0161] Meanwhile, a plurality of screens (D1) output from the output unit (110) may be distinguished according to the information displayed. For example, the screens (D1) may include a start screen (D10) providing boot information for the first processing unit (10) or the second processing unit (20), a course selection screen (D20) displaying a processing course (C0) that can be performed in the first processing unit (10) or the second processing unit (20), an option display screen displaying option information for the processing course (C0), an option setting screen for setting one of a plurality of options for the processing course (C0), a course progress screen (D30) displaying progress information for the processing course (C0) currently being performed in the first processing unit (10) or the second processing unit (20), etc.

[0162] Meanwhile, multiple screens (D1) distinguished according to the displayed information may be further distinguished according to the processing device. For example, the course selection screen (D20) may be divided into a first course selection screen (D20) displaying the first course (C1) of the first processing device (10) and a second course selection screen (D20) displaying the second course (C2) of the second processing device (20).

[0163] The course progress screen (D30) may include a first course progress screen (D30) that displays progress information of the first course (C1) and a second course progress screen (D30) that displays progress information of the second course (C2).

[0164] The control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to output one of the first device screen regarding the first processing device (10), the second device screen regarding the second processing device (20), or a simultaneous screen (D40) that displays information of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) together.

[0165] Additionally, the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to output one of a plurality of screens (D1), such as a start screen (D10), a course selection screen (D20), and a course progress screen (D30), depending on the power status of the processing devices or the progress status of each processing course (C0).

[0166] The input unit (120) may be configured to receive user commands. For example, the input unit (120) may generate an input signal according to user operation, and the input signal may be transmitted to the control unit (70) and converted into various user commands.

[0167] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit (110) may display various objects on the screen (D1). The various objects may be displayed so that they can be selected on the screen, and the input unit (120) may receive a user command for the user to select any one of the displays on the screen (D1).

[0168] For example, the input unit (120) may be provided in the output unit (110) to detect a user's touch signal on the screen (D1). That is, the input unit (120) may correspond to a touch film, etc., provided on a display on which the screen (D1) is output from the output unit (110).

[0169] In one embodiment of the present invention, the input unit (120) and the output unit (110) may each be provided in either the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20). Additionally, the input unit (120) and the output unit (110) may be provided together in either the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20).

[0170] Meanwhile, one embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a power button (130) and an execution button (140). The buttons may be provided in various types, such as mechanical or touch types.

[0171] A power button (130) may be provided for turning on or off the power of the first processing device (10) and / or the second processing device (20). An execution button (140) may be provided for the user to command the execution of or stop the first course (C1) of the first processing device (10) and / or the second course (C2) of the second processing device (20).

[0172] The power button (130) and the execution button (140) may each be provided for the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20), respectively, but in one embodiment of the present invention, the power button (130) and the execution button (140) may be provided only in either the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20).

[0173] For example, if the power button (130) and the execution button (140) are provided in the first processing device (10), the power button (130) and the execution button (140) may not exist in the second processing device (20). Additionally, the power button (130) and the execution button (140) of the first processing device (10) may each be provided as a single unit.

[0174] In this case, one power button (130) can be used to change the power state of the first processing device (10) as well as the power state of the second processing device (20). The power button (130) can control the power of the target selected by the user among the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0175] Additionally, one execution button (140) can be used to change whether the first course (C1) is executed or stopped, as well as whether the second course (C2) is executed or stopped. The execution button (140) can change whether the course of the target selected by the user among the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) is executed or stopped.

[0176] Meanwhile, in the clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention, there may not be a device switching button for switching between a first device screen related to a first processing device (10) and a second device screen related to a second processing device (20) in the output unit (110).

[0177] As described below, in one embodiment of the present invention, the user can determine the processing device displayed on the screen (D1) by selecting either a mode related to the first processing device (10) or a mode related to the second processing device (20) displayed on the output unit (110).

[0178] Meanwhile, the output section (110) and / or input section (120) may be provided on the front panel of the first cabinet (11) or the second cabinet (21). The front panel may be provided with the aforementioned first clothing input port (18) or second clothing input port (28), and may be provided with a first door (19) or a second door (29).

[0179] For example, when the output unit (110) and / or input unit (120) are provided in the first processing device (10), the output unit (110) and / or input unit (120) may be positioned above the first door (19) on the front panel. The control panel (100) may have a shape that extends approximately along the width direction of the first cabinet (11), provided that the extended length of the control panel (100) may be smaller than the width of the first cabinet (11).

[0180] However, the location of the output section (110) and / or the input section (120) is not necessarily limited to the above, and for example, the output section (110) and / or the input section (120) may be provided in the first door (19) instead of the front panel.

[0181] When a control panel (100) is provided in the first door (19), a substrate, an external panel, an input section (120), an output section (110), etc. constituting the control panel (100) may be provided in the first door (19).

[0182] Even when the output unit (110) and / or input unit (120) are provided in the second processing device (20), the output unit (110) and / or input unit (120) may be provided in the front panel of the second cabinet (21) or the second door (29).

[0183] Meanwhile, the power button (130), the execution button (140), and the output unit (110) may be provided on the control panel (100). For example, the power button (130) and the execution button (140) may be placed on each side of the output unit (110), which includes a display and outputs a screen.

[0184] A power button (130) may be placed on one side of the output unit (110), and an execution button (140) may be placed on the other side of the output unit (110). When the power button (130) and the execution button (140) are defined separately, the input unit (120) may correspond to a touch film, etc., provided on the display of the output unit (110).

[0185] Based on the perimeter of the control panel (110), the power button (130), the execution button (140), and the output unit (110) may be located within the control panel (100), and the power button (130) and the execution button (140) may be the same or similar in color to the control panel (100).

[0186] Meanwhile, FIG. 10 conceptually illustrates the operation process of a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention and the screen (D1) of the output unit (110) according to the same.

[0187] First, when power is applied to the clothing processing device (1) through the power button (130), the control unit (70) determines the normal state of various components and prepares for the execution of the course, and the output unit (110) can output a start screen (D10) to inform the user of the start process (P1).

[0188] After the start process (P1) is completed, the control unit (70) can perform a course selection process (P2). A plurality of processing courses (C0) for processing clothing may be stored in advance in the control unit (70), and in the course selection process (P2), the user can select any one of the plurality of processing courses (C0).

[0189] Additionally, in the course selection process (P2), various options for the course can be adjusted by the user. The output unit (110) can output an option display screen to provide option information in the course selection process (P2). Additionally, the output unit (110) can output an option setting screen to change the setting value of any one of the options of the course currently being performed in the course selection process (P2).

[0190] When the aforementioned execution button (140) is operated while one of the processing courses (C0) is the target of execution during the course selection process (P2), the control unit (70) can perform the course progression process (P3) in which the processing course (C0) is executed.

[0191] In the course progress process (P3), the control unit (70) performs the processing course (C0) for which options, etc. are determined through the course selection process (P2), and the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) showing the progress status of the processing course (C0).

[0192] Meanwhile, FIG. 11 illustrates a start screen (D10) output from an output unit (110) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The start screen (D10) may include an image notifying the user of power application or general information for performing a processing course (C0).

[0193] The screen (D1) illustrated in FIG. 11 corresponds to a welcome screen indicating the power supply to the clothing processing device (1) among the start screens (D10). The welcome screen may be a screen (D1) that is output from the output unit (110) at the beginning of the power supply to the clothing processing device (1). The welcome screen may include various phrases and images to create a sense of familiarity with the user or to indicate the power supply.

[0194] Figure 12 illustrates an example of a course selection screen (D20). The course selection screen (D20) may display the name of a processing course (C0) among a plurality of processing courses (C0) that is to be performed.

[0195] Specifically, at least some of the plurality of processing courses (C0) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20). The course selection screen (D20) may display a course object (D103) corresponding to each of the plurality of processing courses (C0) so that it can be selected by the user.

[0196] The user can set any one of the multiple processing courses (C0) displayed on the course selection screen (D20) as a target for execution through a user command via the aforementioned input unit (120).

[0197] In the course selection screen (D20), multiple course objects (D103) may be arranged along one direction. For example, multiple course objects (D103) may be arranged along the width direction, height direction, or diagonal direction of the cabinet (11).

[0198] A course entity (D103) other than the target of execution may be placed on one side and / or the other side of the target of execution. Among the plurality of course entities (D103), the target of execution may be indicated to have a larger size than the others.

[0199] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 12, a plurality of processing courses (C0) are each displayed on the course selection screen (D20), and one of them may be placed in the center and displayed as a target for execution, having a larger size than the others. The user can change the processing course (C0) that is the target for execution by operating the input unit (120), such as by inputting a touch signal that slides the output unit (110).

[0200] Meanwhile, as described above, a course object (D103) representing each processing course (C0) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20), and the course object (D103) may be provided with a border line so that the course object (D103) can be visually identified by the user.

[0201] Additionally, the course object (D103) may include a color or image different from the rest of the screen (D1) excluding the course object (D103).

[0202] The above course entity (D103) may include a course name (D104) indicating the name of a corresponding processing course (C0), and may include an estimated time (D105) indicating the expected time required when the processing course (C0) is performed.

[0203] Meanwhile, when a user command, input signal, or touch signal for selecting the course object (D103) is transmitted to the control unit (70) through the input unit (120), the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) so that an option display screen is output, which displays option information of the corresponding processing course (C0).

[0204] The user can select a course object (D103) to output the option display screen, and select one of the multiple options displayed on the option display screen to change the setting value for the corresponding option.

[0205] Meanwhile, on the course selection screen (D20), a mode selection object (D51) for outputting a plurality of modes that can be selected from the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) on the screen may be displayed.

[0206] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) and / or the second processing device (20) may be operated in at least one mode. For example, the first processing device (10) may be operated in any one of a washing mode (M11) in which a washing course (C11) for washing clothes is performed, a drying mode (M12) in which a drying course (C12) is performed, and a washing-drying mode (M13) in which a washing-drying course (C13) is performed. The second processing device (20) may also be operated in at least one mode.

[0207] The course selection screen (D20) can display processing courses (C0) according to the currently operating mode among a plurality of modes including the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20). FIG. 12 illustrates, as an example, a course selection screen (D20) in which the washing and drying mode (M13) of the first processing device (10) is selected and washing and drying courses (C13) according to the washing and drying mode (M13) are displayed.

[0208] The above mode selection object (D51) may be displayed to include the name of the currently operating mode, and when the mode selection object (D51) is selected, the control unit (70) may control the output unit (110) to output a mode selection screen (D50) in which each of the plurality of modes is displayed as selectable. A more detailed description of the plurality of modes will be provided later.

[0209] Meanwhile, considering the limited size of the screen (D1), only some of the multiple processing courses (C0) set in the control unit (70) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20). FIG. 12 shows a course selection screen (D20) in which some of the washing and drying courses (C13) according to the washing and drying mode (M13) are displayed.

[0210] The user can change the processing course (C0) displayed on the course selection screen (D20) through an input signal, such as sliding the screen (D1).

[0211] However, in that mode, if there are many processing courses (C0) stored in the control unit (70), it may be cumbersome for the user to check all of the multiple processing courses (C0) by sliding or similar methods.

[0212] Accordingly, the output unit (110) may display a course viewing object (D101) for outputting a number of processing courses (C0) that can be selected more than the number displayed at once on the course selection screen (D20).

[0213] When a course viewing object (D101) is selected by the user, the output unit (110) can display a plurality of processing courses (C0) that can be provided to the user according to the current mode on the screen in a number greater than that of the course selection screen (D20).

[0214] For example, when a course viewing object (D101) is selected, the output unit (110) may display all currently available processing courses (C0) so that they can be selected. If the number of processing courses (C0) is excessively large, the multiple processing courses (C0) may be displayed on the screen in the form of multiple pages.

[0215] Meanwhile, a setting object (D102) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20). When the setting object (D102) is selected by the user, a setting screen for setting the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) may be displayed on the screen.

[0216] An indicator (D110) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20). The indicator (D110) is a display for indicating the status of the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), and may be displayed in a shape corresponding to information to inform the user.

[0217] The indicators (D110) displayed on the screen may be displayed as multiple indicators representing different information. For example, the multiple indicators (D110) may represent various device information, such as communication status information and reservation status information.

[0218] Meanwhile, FIG. 13 illustrates a course progress screen (D30) according to an embodiment of the present invention. When the aforementioned execution button (140) is operated while one processing course (C0) is displayed as a target for execution on the course selection screen (D20), or when the execution button (140) is operated on the option display screen for one processing course (C0), the control unit (70) executes the corresponding processing course (C0), and the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) showing the progress information of the corresponding processing course (C0).

[0219] The course progress screen (D30) may include the aforementioned mode selection object (D51), setting object (D102), and indicator (D110). Additionally, the aforementioned course object (D103) may be displayed on the course progress screen (D30), and the course object (D103) may include a course name (D104) indicating the name of the processing course (C0) currently in progress, a remaining time (D106) remaining until the completion of the processing course (C0) currently being performed, an administration description (D107) for explaining the administration currently being performed within the processing course (C0), and a time display section (D108) indicating the extent of progress made so far in the entire processing course (C0).

[0220] The above time display unit (D108) can display the processing completed and remaining processing, or the time taken and remaining time performed so far, differently at a specific line corresponding to the entire processing course (C0), so that the user can conveniently check the remaining processing or remaining time.

[0221] Meanwhile, FIG. 14 illustrates a screen (D1) of an output unit (110) switching from a course selection screen (D20) to a mode selection screen (D50) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14(a) illustrates a first course selection screen (D20) in which a washing and drying course (C13) of a first processing device (10) with a washing and drying mode (M13) selected is displayed, and FIG. 14(b) illustrates a mode selection screen (D50) in which a mode selection object (D51) is selected from the first course selection screen (D20) and output.

[0222] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first processing device (10) and a second processing device (20) as described above. The first processing device (10) may include a first drum (13) in which clothing is received, and the second processing device (20) may include a second drum (23) in which clothing is received.

[0223] The first processing unit (10) and the second processing unit (20) can each perform a processing process of clothing under the control of the control unit (70). For example, the control unit (70) can control the first driving unit (14) to rotate the first drum (13) and perform the first course (C1) among a plurality of processing courses (C0), and can control the second driving unit (24) to rotate the second drum (23) and perform the second course (C2) among a plurality of processing courses (C0).

[0224] The output unit (110) may be provided in the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) to output a screen (D1). However, the output unit (110) may be provided separately outside the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20), or provided in another processing device.

[0225] The input unit (120) is provided in the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) and can receive a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen (D1). The input unit (120) may also be provided separately outside the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) or provided in another processing device.

[0226] As described above, the input unit (120) may be provided in the output unit (110) to detect a user's touch signal on the screen (D1), and in this case, a user command according to the touch signal may be transmitted to the control unit (70).

[0227] The screen (D1) output through the output unit (110) may include the aforementioned course selection screen (D20). The course selection screen (D20) may display a plurality of processing courses (C0) for processing clothing as one of the plurality of screens (D1).

[0228] Meanwhile, the first processing device (10) may be operated in any one of a plurality of operating modes (M1) in which different processing courses (C0) are displayed on the course selection screen (D20). The plurality of operating modes (M1) may include, for example, a first mode, a second mode, etc.

[0229] The control unit (70) can provide different processing courses (C0) to the user in the first mode and the second mode. That is, the course selection screen (D20) can display different processing courses (C0) in the first mode and the second mode so that they can be selected by the user.

[0230] Specifically, the first processing device (10) can perform a plurality of first courses (C1) corresponding to some of the plurality of processing courses (C0), can perform at least one first-1 course corresponding to some of the plurality of first courses (C1) in the first mode, and can perform at least one first-2 course corresponding to some of the plurality of first courses (C1) in the second mode.

[0231] The user can select the operating mode (M1) of the first processing device (10) as needed to perform the desired processing course (C0). For example, the first mode may correspond to the washing mode (M11) of the first processing device (10), and in the washing mode (M11), the first processing device (10) can perform a washing course (C11) of clothing through the control of the control unit (70). In the washing mode (M11), a plurality of washing courses (C11) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20).

[0232] The above second mode may correspond to the drying mode (M12) of the first processing device (10), and the first processing device (10) may perform a drying course (C12) of clothing through the control of the control unit (70) in the drying mode (M12). In the drying course (C12), a plurality of drying courses (C12) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20).

[0233] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) can be operated in any one of a plurality of operating modes (M1) to provide various processing courses (C0) to the user. That is, the user can select a desired operating mode (M1) for the first processing device (10) and perform the necessary processing course (C0).

[0234] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may be operated in any one of a plurality of operating modes (M1) in which different processing courses (C0) are provided.

[0235] The output unit may output a selection screen in which a selection is made between one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) and one of the plurality of operating modes (M1). The selection screen may be the aforementioned mode selection screen (D50).

[0236] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, information is output through the output unit (110) among the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) on the selection screen, and a target for receiving a command from a user is selected, and an operating mode (M1) for said target can also be selected.

[0237] Meanwhile, FIG. 14(b) shows that the second processing device (20) operates in a single operating mode, and only one operating mode is displayed as the second processing device (20) on the mode selection screen (D50).

[0238] However, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second processing device (20) can also operate in a plurality of operating modes, just like the first processing device (10). For convenience of explanation, an example in which the second processing device (20) operates in a single operating mode is described below, as shown in FIG. 14(b).

[0239] In one embodiment of the present invention, a mode selection object (D51) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20). When the mode selection object (D51) is selected, a plurality of operating modes (M1) for the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may be displayed on the screen for selection.

[0240] The above mode selection object (D51) can be displayed so that it can be selected by the user on the course selection screen (D20). For example, the user can select the above mode selection object (D51) through the input unit (120), and when the above mode selection object (D51) is selected, the above plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) can be displayed on the screen (D1) of the output unit (110) so that they can be selected respectively.

[0241] Here, the second processing device (20) displayed on the screen refers to an object for selecting the second processing device (20) as an object that is operated by receiving a user command; however, for the convenience of explanation, the object for selecting the second processing device (20) is referred to as the second processing device (20) displayed on the screen.

[0242] By selecting a mode selection object (D51) and selecting one of the multiple operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) displayed, the user can output a course selection screen (D20) corresponding to the object, etc., from the output unit (110).

[0243] Accordingly, in one embodiment of the present invention, the user can use the first processing device (10) in a plurality of operating modes (M1) through a single output unit (110), and can also select either the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), thereby greatly improving the convenience of use.

[0244] In the course selection screen (D20), the mode selection object (D51) may be displayed including the name of either the operating mode (M1) or the second processing device (20) that is currently selected. FIG. 14(a) shows the course selection screen (D20) of the first processing device (10) operating in the wash-dry mode (M13), and the mode selection object (D51) is displayed including the phrase 'wash-dry' to indicate the name of the wash-dry mode (M13).

[0245] However, the mode selection object (D51) is not required to represent the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) as text, and may also represent them in the form of shapes or icons corresponding to each of the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20). That is, the mode selection object (D51) may be displayed including a shape representing whichever of the operating mode (M1) and the second processing device (20) is currently selected.

[0246] One embodiment of the present invention provides a user with the ability to select a plurality of operating modes (M1) for a first processing device (10) and a second processing device (20) respectively through a screen (D1), and at the same time, provides information about the current control target and the target output to the output unit (110) through a mode selection object (D51), thereby allowing the user to conveniently identify what the current control target is.

[0247] Meanwhile, the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) can be displayed on the screen in various ways. For example, the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to additionally display the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) on the course selection screen (D20).

[0248] Additionally, when a mode selection object (D51) is selected, the output unit (110) may output a mode selection screen (D50) in which the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) are output, unlike the previous screen. FIG. 14(b) shows a mode selection screen (D50) that is switched from and output from a course selection screen (D20).

[0249] Referring to FIG. 14(b), in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) is operated in one of a plurality of operating modes (M1) in which different processing courses (C0) are provided to the user, and the output unit (110) can output a mode selection screen (D50) that allows selection of one of the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20).

[0250] In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) output on the mode selection screen (D50) may be aligned along one direction. The plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) may be displayed as a list or icons, and the alignment direction may be parallel to the arrangement direction of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0251] For example, the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may be arranged along an up-and-down direction approximately perpendicular to the ground. The first processing device (10) may be placed on top of the second processing device (20). The first processing device (10) may be seated on the second processing device (20).

[0252] Accordingly, in the mode selection screen (D50), a plurality of operating modes (M1) and a second processing unit (20) may be displayed aligned along the vertical direction. Additionally, the plurality of operating modes (M1) that can be performed in the first processing unit (10) may be displayed above the second processing unit (20).

[0253] Meanwhile, in the mode selection screen (D50), a plurality of operating modes (M1) and a second processing device (20) may be displayed separately from each other. For example, a space may be formed between the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) so that a blank area is formed between them. Additionally, a distinguishing indicator (D90) for distinguishing between the two may be located between the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20).

[0254] The above-mentioned distinguishing indicator (D90) may have various shapes. For example, the above-mentioned distinguishing indicator (D90) may have a bar shape positioned between a plurality of operating modes (M1) and a second processing device (20). The distinguishing indicator (D90) may have a bar shape extended along the width direction of the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20).

[0255] The output unit (110) can output the mode selection screen (D50) when the mode selection object (D51) is selected. As described below, the mode selection object (D51) can be displayed on a screen other than the course selection screen (D20), and the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) so that the mode selection screen (D50) is output when the selection of the mode selection object (D51) is input through the user.

[0256] Meanwhile, the mode selection screen (D50) may be displayed entirely separately from the previous screen, or may be displayed in a form that overlaps the previous screen as shown in FIG. 14(b). That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the mode selection screen (D50) may be displayed superimposed on the course selection screen (D20), and the course selection screen (D20) may have transparency so that it can be identified by the user.

[0257] Accordingly, the previous screen, such as the course selection screen (D20), may be displayed in a blurred form on the background of the mode selection screen (D50). The transparency of the mode selection screen (D50) may vary. In one embodiment of the present invention, the user can easily identify what the previous screen was through the mode selection screen (D50) having transparency.

[0258] Meanwhile, as described above, the plurality of operating modes (M1) may include a first mode, a second mode, a third mode, etc., and the first mode may be a washing mode (M11), the second mode may be a drying mode (M12), and the third mode may be a washing-drying mode (M13).

[0259] In the washing mode (M11), the first processing device (10) can perform a washing course (C11) for washing clothes by means of the control unit (70), and in the drying mode (M12), the first processing device (10) can perform a drying course (C12) for drying clothes, and in the washing-drying mode (M13), the first processing device (10) can perform a washing-drying course (C13) in which washing and drying of clothes are performed continuously.

[0260] In one embodiment of the present invention, when the first processing device (10) is operable in a washing mode (M11), the first processing device (10) may include a first tub (12) that receives water and is installed so that the first drum (13) can rotate inside the aforementioned to perform a washing course (C11), and a first detergent supply unit (16) connected to the tub to supply detergent to the tub.

[0261] When the first processing device (10) is operable in a drying mode (M12), the first processing device (10) may include a heating unit (30) for providing heated air inside the first drum (13). This structural inclusion relationship may be applied equally to the second processing device (20).

[0262] A screen termination object (D53) may be displayed on the mode selection screen (D50) so that it can be selected by the user. When the screen termination object (D53) is selected, the output unit (110) may re-output the screen that was output immediately before the mode selection screen (D50) is output.

[0263] The above screen termination object (D53) may be positioned below the mode selection screen (D50), that is, below the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20). The screen termination object (D53) may be aligned along one direction with the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20). However, the position of the screen termination object (D53) is not necessarily limited to the above and may be located at the corner of the mode selection screen (D50).

[0264] Meanwhile, FIG. 15 illustrates a course selection screen (D20) corresponding to the selection of a plurality of operating modes (M1) and a second processing device (20) displayed through the mode selection object (D51).

[0265] FIG. 15(a) is a course selection screen (D20) that is output to the output unit (110) when the washing mode (M11) is selected, FIG. 15(b) is a course selection screen (D20) that is output when the drying mode (M12) is selected, FIG. 15(c) is a course selection screen (D20) that is output when the washing-drying mode (M13) is selected, and FIG. 15(d) is a course selection screen (D20) that is output when the second processing device (20) is selected.

[0266] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) can operate in any one of the following operating modes (M1): washing mode (M11), drying mode (M12), and washing-drying mode (M13).

[0267] Washing courses (C11) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20) output in the washing mode (M11), drying courses (C12) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20) output in the drying mode (M12), washing and drying courses (C13) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20) output in the washing and drying mode (M13), and processing courses (C0) that can be performed by the second processing device (20) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20) output according to the selection of the second processing device (20).

[0268] The above washing course (C11), drying course (C12), and washing-drying course (C13) may correspond to the first course (C1), and the first course (C1) and the second course (C2) may be distinguished in that the target device being performed is different.

[0269] The washing course (C11), drying course (C12), and washing-drying course (C13) mentioned above may include different processes even if they have the same name. For example, among the multiple washing courses (C11), the standard course may include a water supply process, a detergent supply process, a spin-drying process, etc., and among the multiple drying courses (C12), the standard course may exclude the water supply process, etc. and include a drying process. Among the multiple washing-drying courses (C13), the standard course may include a drying process together with the aforementioned water supply process, etc.

[0270] That is, the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to provide the user with a course selection screen (D20) in which different courses are displayed depending on the target selected among a plurality of operating modes (M1) and a second processing device (20).

[0271] Meanwhile, switching between course selection screens (D20) displaying different courses can be achieved by selecting a target different from the current display target among a plurality of operating modes (M1) and a second processing device (20) after selecting the mode selection object (D51).

[0272] For example, if a drying mode (M12) is selected by a user after a mode selection object (D51) is selected on a course selection screen (D20) where a washing course (C11) is displayed as in FIG. 15(a), a course selection screen (D20) where a drying course (C12) is displayed as in FIG. 15(b) may be output instead of the course selection screen (D20) of the washing course (C11).

[0273] That is, when the drying mode (M12) displayed through the mode selection object (D51) is selected on the course selection screen (D20) where the plurality of washing courses (C11) are displayed, the output unit (110) can output the course selection screen (D20) where the plurality of drying courses (C12) are displayed instead of the plurality of washing courses (C11).

[0274] Additionally, for example, when a second processing device (20) is selected after a mode selection object (D51) is selected by a user on a course selection screen (D20) where a washing course (C11) is displayed as in FIG. 15(a), a course selection screen (D20) where a processing course (C0) of the second processing device (20) is displayed as in FIG. 15(d) may be output instead of the course selection screen (D20) of the washing course (C11).

[0275] That is, when the second processing device (20) displayed by selecting the mode selection object (D51) on the course selection screen (D20) that displays a processing course (C0) performed in any one of the plurality of operating modes (M1), the output unit (110) can output a course selection screen (D20) that displays a plurality of processing courses (C0) performed in the second processing device (20).

[0276] Meanwhile, FIG. 16 illustrates a scene in which a mode selection screen (D50) is output from a course progress screen (D30) of one of the multiple operating modes (M1) of the first processing device (10), and the second processing device (20) is selected, and the course selection screen (D20) of the second processing device (20), i.e., the second course selection screen (D20), is output.

[0277] FIG. 16(a) is a course progress screen (D30) in which progress information of a washing course (C11) performed in a washing mode (M11) is displayed, FIG. 16(b) is a mode selection screen (D50) in which a mode selection object (D51) of the course progress screen (D30) is selected and output, and FIG. 16(c) is a course selection screen (D20) of a second processing device (20) in which a second processing device (20) of the mode selection screen (D50) is selected and output.

[0278] Referring to FIG. 16, in one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) that displays progress information of a processing course (C0) being performed in the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20).

[0279] Additionally, the mode selection object (D51) may be displayed on the course progress screen (D30). The mode selection object (D51) displayed on the course progress screen (D30) may have the same characteristics as the mode selection object (D51) of the course selection screen (D20) described above.

[0280] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first processing device (10) and a second processing device (20), and the clothing processing process of the first processing device (10) and the clothing processing process of the second processing device (20) may be performed simultaneously.

[0281] In order to operate the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) simultaneously, the user can perform a processing course (C0) through a course selection screen (D20) of either the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), and then perform a processing course (C0) by outputting another course selection screen (D20) through a mode selection object (D51).

[0282] Meanwhile, the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) displayed on the mode selection screen (D50) may each be displayed with a selectable state (T1) and a non-selectable state (T2).

[0283] The selectable state (T1) means a state in which a screen (D1) displaying information about the corresponding operating mode (M1) or the second processing device (20) can be output through a user's selection, and the unselectable state (T2) means a state in which the screen (D1) for the corresponding operating mode (M1) or the second processing device (20) cannot be output and therefore the corresponding display cannot be selected.

[0284] For example, while the first processing device (10) is performing a processing course (C0) according to one of the plurality of operating modes (M1), the remaining of the plurality of operating modes (M1) may be displayed as unselectable (T2).

[0285] That is, if a processing course (C0) according to one of the multiple operating modes (M1) selectable in the first processing device (10) is already being executed, the execution of a processing course (C0) according to the remaining operating modes (M1) is not possible, so in this case, the remaining operating modes (M1) may correspond to a state where selection is not possible (T2).

[0286] Multiple operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) displayed through the mode selection object (D51) may have different selectable states (T1) and non-selectable states (T2) in various ways.

[0287] Referring to FIG. 16(b), in one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) may each be displayed at different brightnesses in the selectable state (T1) and the unselectable state (T2).

[0288] For example, selectable objects may be displayed with a brighter brightness than non-selectable objects. However, the distinction between selectable and non-selectable objects is not necessarily based on a difference in brightness; if necessary, they may be distinguished by different colors or by the additional display of separate markers.

[0289] Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 16, the process for a user to control a second processing device (20) while performing a processing course (C0) of a first processing device (10) is described as follows.

[0290] First, as shown in FIG. 16(a), the user can select one of the multiple operating modes (M1) for the first processing device (10) and operate the execution button (140) to command the execution of the processing course (C0) of the corresponding operating mode (M1).

[0291] FIG. 16(a) illustrates, as an example, a course progress screen (D30) of a washing course (C11) output to an output unit (110) after the first processing device (10) performs a washing course (C11) according to a washing mode (M11). The mode selection object (D51) may be displayed including characters to indicate the washing mode (M11).

[0292] Figure 16(b) illustrates a mode selection screen (D50) in which a mode selection object (D51) is selected and displayed in a course progress screen (D30).

[0293] In the mode selection screen (D50), among the multiple operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20), the target displayed in the previous screen can be displayed to be distinguished from the rest.

[0294] For example, a pre-selection marker (D52) may be displayed on the target that was displayed on the previous screen among the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20). That is, among the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20), the target corresponding to the previous screen before the mode selection screen (D50) is output may have a pre-selection marker (D52) displayed on the mode selection screen (D50). In FIG. 16(b), a pre-selection marker (D52) is displayed on the washing mode (M11), which is the target displayed in FIG. 16(a).

[0295] In addition, as shown in FIG. 16(a), in the mode selection screen (D50) displayed while the washing course (C11) according to the washing mode (M11) is in progress, the washing mode (M11) is displayed as a course progress state indicating that the corresponding processing course (C0) is being performed, and the rest may be displayed as a non-progress state.

[0296] That is, on the mode selection screen (D50), the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) can each be displayed with a distinction between a course in progress state and a non-progress state while performing the clothing processing course (C0).

[0297] For example, the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) may each include different shapes in the course progress state and the non-progress state.

[0298] FIG. 16(b) illustrates an additional operation marker (D54) to indicate the state of the course being performed on the target corresponding to the course progress state, while the operation marker (D54) is not present on the others. However, the distinction between the course progress state and the non-progress state does not necessarily have to be made through the operation marker (D54), and it is sufficient if a difference in expression that is identifiable by the user is made.

[0299] Meanwhile, the mode washing screen of FIG. 16(b) is in a state where the washing course (C11) according to the washing mode (M11) is running, so the washing mode (M11) among the multiple operating modes (M1) is displayed as an unselectable state (T2). However, since the second processing device (20) is not in a state where the processing course (C0) is being performed, it is displayed as a selectable state (T1).

[0300] For reference, when the washing mode (M11) is selected again in FIG. 16(b), it returns to the course progress screen (D30) of the washing course (C11) according to the washing mode (M11), that is, the course progress screen (D30) shown in FIG. 16(a).

[0301] FIG. 16(c) shows a course selection screen (D20) that is output after the second processing device (20) is selected in the mode selection screen (D50) of FIG. 16(b).

[0302] When the second processing device (20) displayed through the mode selection object (D51) is selected in the course progress screen (D30) for the first processing device (10), the output unit (110) can output a course selection screen (D20) in which a plurality of processing courses (C0) performed in the second processing device (20) are displayed.

[0303] That is, when the first processing device (10) is performing a processing course (C0) and the second processing device (20) is not yet performing a processing course (C0), if the mode selection object (D51) is selected on the course progress screen (D30) for the first processing device (10), the plurality of operating modes (M1) may be displayed as a course progress state (T3) or an unselectable state (T2), and the second processing device (20) may be displayed as a selectable state (T1).

[0304] When the second processing device (20) is selected on the mode selection screen (D50), the course selection screen (D20) of the second processing device (20) can be displayed. That is, the user can command the first processing device (10) to perform a processing course (C0) by selecting one of the multiple operating modes (M1), and by selecting the second processing device (20) using the mode selection object (D51) on the course progress screen (D30) of the first processing device (10), the course selection screen (D20) of the second processing device (20) can be displayed.

[0305] By selecting and issuing a command to execute one of the processing courses (C0) on the course selection screen (D20) of the second processing device (20), the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) can simultaneously execute different processing courses (C0).

[0306] Meanwhile, FIG. 17 illustrates a process of switching from a simultaneous screen (D40) output to an output unit (110) according to an embodiment of the present invention to a course progress screen (D30) in which progress information for one processing course (C0) is output through a mode selection object (D51).

[0307] FIG. 17(a) is a simultaneous screen (D40) output by the output unit (110) while the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are simultaneously proceeding with the processing course (C0); FIG. 17(b) is a mode selection screen (D50) output through the mode selection object (D51) displayed on the simultaneous screen (D40); FIG. 17(c) is a course progress screen (D30) of the washing and drying course (C13) output when the washing and drying mode (M13) is selected on the mode selection screen (D50).

[0308] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit (110) can output a simultaneous screen (D40). On the simultaneous screen (D40), progress information of the processing course (C0) being performed in the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20), respectively, may be displayed together.

[0309] Specifically, when both the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are performing a processing course (C0), the output unit (110) can output a simultaneous screen (D40) that displays the progress information of the first course (C1) being performed by the first processing device (10) and the second course (C2) being performed by the second processing device (20).

[0310] In the simultaneous screen (D40), the course object (D103) of the first course (C1) being performed in the first processing device (10) and the course object (D103) of the second course (C2) being performed in the second processing device (20) may each be displayed. The characteristics of the course object (D103) are the same as the characteristics of the course object (D103) in the aforementioned course progress screen (D30).

[0311] A first area (D41) and a second area (D42) may each be defined in the simultaneous screen (D40). Information regarding the first processing device (10) may be displayed in the first area (D41), and information regarding the second processing device (20) may be displayed in the second area (D42).

[0312] Figure 17(a) illustrates the first area (D41) and the second area (D42) being distinguished by a boundary line indicating the boundary between the first area (D41) and the second area (D42).

[0313] An indicator (D110) related to the first processing device (10) may be displayed in the first area (D41), and an indicator (D110) related to the second processing device (20) may be displayed in the second area (D42). However, if necessary, the indicator (D110) may be displayed in only one of the first area (D41) and the second area (D42).

[0314] In the first area (D41), a first setting object (D1021) for setting the first processing device (10) among the aforementioned setting objects (D102) may be displayed, and in the second area (D42), a second setting object (D1022) for setting the second processing device (20) among the aforementioned setting objects (D102) may be displayed.

[0315] When the first setting object (D1021) is selected, the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to output a first setting screen displaying a plurality of setting items for setting the first processing device (10).

[0316] When the second setting object (D1022) is selected, the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to output a second setting screen displaying a plurality of setting items for setting the second processing device (20).

[0317] Meanwhile, the mode selection object (D51) may be displayed on the simultaneous screen (D40). The mode selection object (D51) displayed on the simultaneous screen (D40) may exist as a single entity, or may be displayed in the first area (D41) and the second area (D42) respectively, as shown in FIG. 17(a).

[0318] In this case, the mode selection object (D51) displayed in the first area (D41) may be displayed to indicate the operating mode (M1) of the first processing device (10), and the mode selection object (D51) displayed in the second area (D42) may be displayed to indicate the second processing device (20).

[0319] Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 17(b), when the mode selection object (D51) of the simultaneous screen (D40) is selected, the plurality of operating modes (M1) are displayed as a course progress state (T3) or an unselectable state (T2), and the second processing device (20) can be displayed as a course progress state (T3).

[0320] Specifically, as described above, on the mode selection screen (D50), the target currently undergoing the execution of the processing course (C0) can be indicated as being in a course progress state through an operation marker (D54), and the rest can be indicated as being in a non-progress state.

[0321] Additionally, as described above, when a processing course (C0) according to any one of the multiple operating modes (M1) is being performed, the remaining of the multiple operating modes (M1) may be displayed as unselectable (T2). However, on the mode selection screen (D50), the second processing device (20) may always be displayed as selectable (T1).

[0322] In FIG. 17(b), the washing and drying course (C13) according to the washing and drying mode (M13) is being performed, so the washing mode (M11) and the drying mode (M12) are each shown as unselectable (T2). However, the washing and drying mode (M13) and the second processing device (20) currently being performed by the processing course (C0) are each shown as selectable (T1).

[0323] Referring to FIG. 17(c), when the second processing device (20) is selected and displayed by the mode selection object (D51) of the simultaneous screen (D40), the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) that displays progress information for the processing course (C0) of the second processing device (20), excluding information for the processing course (C0) of the first processing device (10).

[0324] Likewise, when the operating mode (M1) selected in the first processing device (10) among the above mode selection objects (D51), for example, the washing and drying mode (M13) in FIG. 17(c), is selected, the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) that displays progress information for the washing and drying course (C13), excluding the processing course (C0) of the second processing device (20).

[0325] The user can select either the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) through the mode selection object (D51) on the simultaneous screen (D40) and output a course progress screen (D30) in which only the progress information of the corresponding processing course (C0) is displayed.

[0326] In addition, the user can command the stopping of the processing course (C0), etc., on the first course progress screen (D30) for the first processing device (10) or the second course progress screen (D30) for the second processing device (20), respectively.

[0327] Meanwhile, when the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are each performing a processing course (C0), after a course progress screen (D30) is displayed on the output unit (110) showing only one of the processing courses (C0), the output unit (110) can output a simultaneous screen (D40) again after a predetermined time has elapsed.

[0328] One embodiment of the present invention can provide progress information for each of the processing course (C0) of the first processing device (10) and the processing course (C0) of the second processing device (20) to the user at once through a simultaneous screen (D40).

[0329] In addition, through the mode selection object (D51) of the simultaneous screen (D40), the course progress screen (D30) of only one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) can be output, allowing the progress information of the processing course (C0) to be checked in a wider area and conveniently commanding the stopping of each processing course (C0).

[0330] Meanwhile, FIG. 18 illustrates a mode selection screen (D50) that is output by selecting a mode selection object (D51) of a simultaneous screen (D40). FIG. 18(a) illustrates a view in which two mode selection objects (D51) are displayed on a simultaneous screen (D40), FIG. 18(b) illustrates a mode selection screen (D50) that is output after selecting a mode selection object (D51) of a first area (D41) where information of the first processing device (10) is output, FIG. 18(c) illustrates a mode selection screen (D50) that is output after selecting a mode selection object (D51) of a second area (D42).

[0331] Referring to FIG. 18, in one embodiment of the present invention, the simultaneous screen (D40) may include the aforementioned first area (D41) and second area (D42), and a mode selection object (D51) may be displayed in each of the first area (D41) and second area (D42).

[0332] The first area (D41) and the second area (D42) may be arranged along the width direction of the first cabinet (11), and the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may be arranged in the vertical direction. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the arrangement direction of the first area (D41) and the second area (D42) may be set differently from the alignment direction of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0333] The first processing unit (10) and the second processing unit (20) may form a stacked relationship for space utilization. However, the display of the output unit (110) may be located above the first door (19) among the front panels of the first cabinet (11).

[0334] That is, the display may be more able to secure space in the width direction than in the vertical direction due to the position of the front panel, and thus the alignment direction of the first area (D41) and the second area (D42) may be different from the alignment direction of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) to improve space utilization.

[0335] The arrangement relationship between the first area (D41) and the second area (D42) may also be explained as the arrangement relationship between the course object (D103) of the first processing device (10) and the course object (D103) of the second processing device (20) displayed on the simultaneous screen (D40).

[0336] When a course object (D103) of the above simultaneous screen (D40) is selected, an option display screen for the corresponding processing course (C0) can be output. For example, if a course object (D103) for the processing course (C0) of the first processing device (10) displayed in the first area (D41) is selected, an option display screen for the processing course (C0) currently being performed by the first processing device (10) can be displayed as the entire screen.

[0337] Likewise, if a course object (D103) for a processing course (C0) of the second processing device (20) displayed in the second area (D42) is selected, an option display screen for the processing course (C0) currently being performed in the second processing device (20) can be displayed as the entire screen.

[0338] When the execution button (140) is operated by the user while the option display screen of the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) is displayed, the execution of the processing course (C0) corresponding to the option display screen may be temporarily paused, and the option display screen may be displayed to allow for the change of options. In this case, the aforementioned course viewing object (D101) may be displayed on the option display screen where the processing course (C0) is temporarily paused.

[0339] Additionally, after one of the processing devices in the simultaneous screens (D40) is selected and the option display screen is output, it is paused by the operation of the execution button (140) and a predetermined time elapses, the corresponding processing course (C0) may be canceled, and the output unit (110) may output the course progress screen (D30) for the processing course (C0) that is still being executed, excluding the canceled processing course (C0).

[0340] When the processing course (C0) of the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) is in a paused state, the output unit (110) can output the simultaneous screen (D40) again from the option display screen, etc., and the paused state of the processing course (C0) may be displayed on the simultaneous screen (D40). After switching to the simultaneous screen (D40), the corresponding processing course (C0) may be canceled as described above as time elapses.

[0341] Additionally, the option display screen of the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) that is switched and output from the simultaneous screen (D40) may include the aforementioned screen termination object (D53), and regardless of whether the processing course (C0) is paused, if the screen termination object (D53) is selected on the option display screen, the simultaneous screen (D40) may be output again.

[0342] Meanwhile, even if either of the mode selection objects (D51) of the first area (D41) or the second area (D42) is selected, the mode selection screen (D50) can be displayed as the entire screen. That is, the mode selection screen (D50) displayed during the output of the simultaneous screen (D40) can be displayed as the entire screen, including the first area (D41) and the second area (D42).

[0343] However, in the mode selection screen (D50) where the mode selection object (D51) of the first area (D41) is selected, a pre-selected marker (D52) may be displayed on the operating mode (M1) currently being performed in the first processing device (10) among the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20), and the pre-selected marker (D52) may not be displayed on the others.

[0344] Additionally, in the mode selection screen (D50) where the mode selection object (D51) of the second area (D42) is selected, a pre-selection marker (D52) may be displayed on the second processing device (20) among the plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20), and the pre-selection marker (D52) may not be displayed on the others.

[0345] Through this, even if a mode selection object (D51) exists in the first area (D41) and the second area (D42) respectively, the user can easily identify which mode selection object (D51) has been selected and displayed on the mode selection screen (D50).

[0346] Meanwhile, when the power button (130) is operated while the output unit (110) is in a state where it is displayed on the simultaneous screen (D40), that is, while the first processing unit (10) and the second processing unit (20) are each performing a processing course (C0), the power of both the first processing unit (10) and the second processing unit (20) can be turned off.

[0347] Meanwhile, FIG. 19 illustrates the process of pairing being performed by selecting the second processing unit (20) through the mode selection entity (D51). Here, pairing means a state in which a mutual connection is accepted so that communication between the first processing unit (10) and the second processing unit (20) is allowed.

[0348] When the output unit (110) is provided in the first processing device (10), if pairing with the second processing device (20) is not performed, control of the second processing device (20) through the first processing device (10) may not be possible.

[0349] FIG. 19(a) shows a plurality of operating modes (M1) and a second processing device (20) displayed through a mode selection object (D51) before pairing between the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) is performed; FIG. 19(b) shows a pairing notification message (D60) output from an output unit (110) when the second processing device (20) displayed through the mode selection object (D51) is selected; FIG. 19(c) shows a pairing progress message (D65) indicating the progress of pairing between the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0350] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second processing device (20) can be displayed through the mode selection object (D51) even when the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are not paired.

[0351] However, when the second processing device (20) displayed through the above mode selection object (D51) is selected, the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to output a pairing notification message (D60) to inform the user that the second screen for the second processing device (20) cannot be output because it is in an unpaired state.

[0352] That is, when the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are not paired, the output unit (110) can output a notification message indicating that pairing has not been achieved when the second processing device (20) displayed through the mode selection object (D51) is selected.

[0353] The pairing notification message may include a phrase indicating that pairing between the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) has not been performed, or a phrase recommending that pairing be performed. The notification message may be displayed in a window form on a part of the mode selection screen (D50) or on the entire screen.

[0354] Meanwhile, the pairing notification message (D60) may display a pairing object (D61) that can be selected to proceed with pairing between the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0355] For example, as shown in FIG. 19(b), the pairing notification message (D60) may display a cancellation object for returning to the mode selection screen (D50) and a pairing object (D61) for proceeding with the pairing, respectively, so that the user can select them through the input unit (120).

[0356] Accordingly, the user can avoid the inconvenience of outputting the setting screen of the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) from the pairing notification message (D60) while the second processing device (20) is not paired, and selecting the pairing item displayed on the setting screen to proceed with pairing.

[0357] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the second processing device (20) displayed through the mode selection object (D51) is selected and the pairing notification message (D60) is output, the user can conveniently proceed with pairing the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) by selecting the pairing object (D61) displayed in the pairing notification message (D60).

[0358] Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 19(c), when the pairing object (D61) is selected by the user in the pairing notification message (D60), the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) so that a pairing progress message (D65) displaying the progress information of the pairing is output.

[0359] The pairing progress message (D65) may include a phrase indicating the degree of pairing progress and / or the progress of pairing. In one embodiment of the present invention, the user can conveniently check whether pairing is progressing through the pairing progress message (D65).

[0360] Meanwhile, FIG. 20 illustrates a process in which a connection failure message (D70) is output from the output unit (110) according to the connection failure status between the first processing unit (10) and the second processing unit (20).

[0361] FIG. 20(a) shows a mode selection screen (D50) in which a connection failure marker (D55) is displayed on the second processing device (20), and FIG. 20(b) shows a connection failure message (D70) that is output from the output unit (110) when the second processing device (20) is selected in FIG. 20(a).

[0362] Specifically, even when the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are paired with each other and communication between them is allowed, communication or connection between the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may be poor due to various reasons such as the communication environment.

[0363] As described above, if the connection status of the second processing device (20) is poor, the second processing device (20) displayed through the mode selection object (D51) may be displayed so that the user can know that the connection is in an abnormal state.

[0364] For example, if the communication connection status between the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) is abnormal, the second processing device (20) may be displayed on the mode selection screen (D50) including a connection failure marker (D55) to indicate the abnormality of the connection status.

[0365] FIG. 20(a) illustrates a situation where the connection status of the second processing device (20) is abnormal, with a connection failure marker (D55) displayed on the display of the second processing device (20). The user can check the connection failure marker (D55) to re-examine the communication connection status between the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0366] Meanwhile, when the second processing device (20) with the connection failure marker (D55) displayed is selected by the user, the output unit (110) can output a connection failure message (D70) to inform the user that the communication connection with the second processing device (20) is poor.

[0367] The above connection failure message (D70) may include a phrase indicating a state of poor communication connection of the second processing device (20) as one of the second screens. In one embodiment of the present invention, the user can first check the communication connection status of the second processing device (20) by checking whether a connection failure marker (D55) is displayed on the second processing device (20) displayed through the mode selection object (D51), and secondarily check the connection status with the second processing device (20) through the connection failure message (D70) output after selecting the second processing device (20).

[0368] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described in relation to specific embodiments, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be modified and changed in various ways without departing from the technical spirit of the invention as provided by the following claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0369] 1 : Clothing processing unit 2 : Server 3 : Terminal 4 : Communication medium 10: First processing unit 11: First cabinet 12: 1st tub 13: 1st drum 14: 1st driving unit 15: 1st water supply unit 16: 1st Detergent Supply Unit 17: 1st Drainage Unit 18 : First garment opening 19 : First door 20: Second processing unit 21: Second cabinet 22 : 2nd tub 23 : 2nd drum 24: 2nd drive unit 25: 2nd water supply unit 26: 2nd Detergent Supply Unit 27: 2nd Drainage Unit 28 : Second clothing input 29 : Second door 30 : Heating section 40 : Device drawer 70 : Control unit 100 : Control panel 110 : Output section 120 : Input section 130 : Power button 140 : Execute button

Claims

Claim 1 A clothing processing device comprising: a first processing device including a first receiving section for receiving clothing; a second processing device including a second receiving section for receiving clothing; an output section provided in the first processing device or the second processing device for outputting a screen; and an input section provided in the first processing device or the second processing device for receiving a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen; wherein the screen includes a course selection screen in which a plurality of processing courses for processing clothing are displayed; the first processing device operates as one of a plurality of operating modes in which different processing courses are displayed on the course selection screen; a mode selection object that is selectably displayed on the course selection screen is displayed; and when the mode selection object is selected, the output section outputs the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device in place of the course selection screen; and the plurality of operating modes include a washing mode in which a washing course for washing clothing among the processing courses is displayed on the course selection screen, and a drying mode in which a drying course for drying clothing among the processing courses is displayed on the course selection screen. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A garment processing device according to claim 1, wherein when the drying mode displayed through the mode selection object is selected on a course selection screen displaying the plurality of washing courses, the output unit outputs a course selection screen displaying the plurality of drying courses instead of the plurality of washing courses. Claim 4 In claim 1, the plurality of operating modes further include a washing-drying mode capable of continuously performing the washing course and the drying course. Claim 5 A clothing processing device according to claim 1, wherein the output unit outputs a mode selection screen that allows at least some of the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device to be selected when the mode selection object is selected. Claim 6 In paragraph 5, the alignment direction of the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device in the mode selection screen is the same as the arrangement direction of the first processing device and the second processing device. Claim 7 A clothing processing device according to claim 5, wherein the first processing device and the second processing device are positioned in an up-and-down direction relative to the ground, and the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device are aligned and displayed in the up-and-down direction on the mode selection screen. Claim 8 In paragraph 5, the second processing device in the mode selection screen is a clothing processing device that is separated from the plurality of operating modes. Claim 9 In paragraph 5, the clothing processing device is displayed separated from the plurality of operating modes by a distinction indicator placed between the plurality of operating modes on the mode selection screen. Claim 10 A clothing processing device according to claim 5, wherein the mode selection screen is superimposed and output on the previous screen output from the output unit before the mode selection screen is output, and has transparency such that at least a portion of the area projects the previous screen. Claim 11 A clothing processing device according to claim 5, wherein a pre-selected marker is displayed on the target corresponding to the screen immediately preceding the mode selection screen among the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device in the mode selection screen. Claim 12 In claim 1, the mode selection entity is a clothing processing device that includes at least one of the name and shape of any one of the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device. Claim 13 A clothing processing device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device each display a selectable state and a non-selectable state. Claim 14 In paragraph 13, the clothing processing device wherein the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device are each displayed at different brightnesses in the selectable state and the unselectable state. Claim 15 A clothing processing device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device each display a course progress state and a non-progress state in which a clothing processing course is being performed. Claim 16 A clothing processing device according to claim 15, wherein an operating marker is placed on a target corresponding to the course progress state among the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device. Claim 17 A clothing processing device according to claim 1, wherein when the second processing device displayed by selecting the mode selection object on a course selection screen displaying a processing course performed in any one of the plurality of operating modes is selected, the output unit outputs a course selection screen displaying a plurality of processing courses performed in the second processing device. Claim 18 A clothing processing device according to claim 1, wherein, while the first processing device is performing a processing course according to any one of the plurality of operating modes, the remaining of the plurality of operating modes are displayed as unselectable. Claim 19 A clothing processing device according to claim 1, wherein the output unit outputs a course progress screen displaying progress information of a processing course being performed in the first processing device or the second processing device, and the mode selection object is displayed on the course progress screen. Claim 20 A clothing processing device according to claim 19, wherein when the first processing device is performing a processing course and the second processing device is not performing a processing course, if the mode selection object is selected on the course progress screen for the first processing device, the plurality of operating modes are displayed as a course progress state or an unselectable state, and the second processing device is displayed as a selectable state. Claim 21 In claim 19, when the second processing device displayed through the mode selection object is selected on the course progress screen for the first processing device, the output unit outputs the course selection screen displaying a plurality of processing courses performed in the second processing device. Claim 22 A clothing processing device according to claim 1, wherein the output unit outputs a simultaneous screen that displays progress information of a processing course being performed in the first processing device and the second processing device, respectively, and the mode selection object is displayed on the simultaneous screen. Claim 23 In paragraph 22, the above simultaneous screen comprises a first area in which information of the first processing device is displayed and a second area in which information of the second processing device is displayed and which is separated from the first area and arranged. Claim 24 In paragraph 23, when the mode selection object of the above simultaneous screen is selected, the output unit outputs a mode selection screen that is displayed so that at least some of the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device can be selected, and the mode selection screen is a clothing processing device that is output in the entire area including the first area and the second area. Claim 25 In paragraph 23, the mode selection object is a clothing processing device displayed in the first area and the second area, respectively. Claim 26 A clothing processing device according to claim 25, wherein when the mode selection object of the first area is selected, a pre-selection marker is displayed on the operating mode being performed in the first processing device among the plurality of operating modes displayed on the screen and the second processing device, and when the mode selection object of the second area is selected, a pre-selection marker is displayed on the second processing device among the plurality of operating modes displayed on the screen. Claim 27 A clothing processing device according to claim 22, wherein when the mode selection object of the above simultaneous screen is selected, the plurality of operating modes are displayed as a course progress state or an unselectable state, and the second processing device is displayed as a course progress state. Claim 28 A clothing processing device according to claim 22, wherein when the second processing device is selected and displayed by the mode selection object of the simultaneous screen, the output unit outputs a course progress screen that displays progress information for the processing course of the second processing device, excluding information for the processing course of the first processing device. Claim 29 In paragraph 23, the clothing processing device in which the first area and the second area in the above simultaneous screen are aligned in a direction different from the arrangement direction of the first processing device and the second processing device. Claim 30 In claim 29, the first receiving portion is provided inside a first cabinet forming the exterior of the first processing device, the first processing device is located above the second processing device, and the first area and the second area are aligned along the width direction of the first cabinet, in a clothing processing device. Claim 31 In claim 1, when the communication connection status between the first processing device and the second processing device is abnormal, the second processing device displayed in the output unit includes a connection failure marker to indicate the abnormality of the connection status, thereby forming a clothing processing device. Claim 32 A clothing processing device according to claim 1, wherein, when the first processing device and the second processing device are not paired, the output unit outputs a notification message indicating the state of not pairing when the second processing device displayed through the mode selection object is selected. Claim 33 In paragraph 32, a clothing processing device in which a pairing object for proceeding with pairing of the first processing device and the second processing device is displayed in the notification message so as to be selectable. Claim 34 In claim 1, the mode selection entity is a clothing processing device that includes the name or shape of any one of the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device. Claim 35 In claim 1, the input unit is provided in the output unit and is a clothing processing device that detects a user's touch signal on the screen. Claim 36 A clothing processing device according to claim 1, wherein the output unit and the input unit are provided together in either the first processing device or the second processing device. Claim 37 delete Claim 38 delete

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