Clothing processing device

Abstract

A clothing processing device is disclosed. The clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a cabinet; a clothing reception unit; an output unit; and an input unit, wherein the output unit outputs a course selection screen displayed to allow a plurality of processing courses for processing clothing to be selectable through the input unit, a shortcut option corresponding to one of a plurality of options is displayed to be selectable in at least one of the plurality of processing courses on the course selection screen, and the output unit outputs an option configuration screen displayed to allow a plurality of option values to be selectable with respect to the shortcut option when the shortcut option is selected on the course selection screen.

Description

Garment processing equipment

[0001] The present invention relates to a clothing treatment device, and more particularly, to a clothing treatment device including an output unit that outputs a screen.

[0002] A clothing treatment device is a device that performs a clothing treatment process, such as removing contamination from clothing, bedding, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “laundry”) by placing them inside a drum.

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

[0004] The garment treatment device may include a cabinet forming an exterior, a tub accommodated inside the cabinet, a drum rotatably mounted inside the tub into which laundry is fed, and a detergent supply device supplying detergent into the drum.

[0005] When a clothes treatment device is designed to wash laundry, when water and detergent are supplied to the laundry contained in the drum and the drum rotates by a motor, stains on the laundry can be removed through friction with the drum and washing water.

[0006] The detergent supply device has a detergent supply function to enhance washing performance. Here, "detergent" refers to substances that enhance washing performance, such as fabric detergents, fabric softeners, and fabric bleaches. Detergents can be in powder or liquid form.

[0007] Meanwhile, if the clothes treatment device is designed to dry laundry, the clothes treatment device can provide dry air to the laundry to remove moisture from the laundry.

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

[0009] By supplying dry air to the laundry contained in the drum, moisture present in the laundry can be evaporated and removed by the dry air, and moisture from the laundry can be removed.

[0010] Meanwhile, the garment treatment device can provide various options for the user to control for the treatment course performed for garment treatment, such as washing or drying.

[0011] For example, a washing course may be provided with washing options that can adjust various conditions for the washing course, such as the temperature of the wash water, the number of rinse cycles, and the number of spin cycles, and a drying course may be provided with drying options that can adjust various conditions for the drying course, such as the amount of clothing and the drying intensity.

[0012] The garment treatment device may provide various means for the user to adjust the above options. Related document KR 10-2023-0001307 A1 discloses an option display unit that displays adjustable course options for the above treatment course, allowing the user to select each option.

[0013] However, the garment treatment device in the related literature provides an option display unit, including buttons, separated from the output unit. This approach may reduce user convenience by increasing the number of objects the user must recognize to confirm information or manipulate to input commands.

[0014] To overcome the above shortcomings, a garment processing device has been developed that provides option information and allows options to be set through a screen output from the output section.

[0015] In this case, the output section can display on the screen various options that can be set for the processing course for processing clothing, and the user can set the option by selecting the option displayed on the screen.

[0016] Meanwhile, the output section can output a course selection screen that displays multiple processing courses for processing clothing. If multiple options are displayed on the course selection screen, visibility may be reduced or the number of displayable options may be limited due to a limited screen size. Therefore, the output section can output an option display screen that displays multiple options separately from the course selection screen.

[0017] However, selecting a processing course on the course selection screen and checking option information or setting options using the displayed option display screen requires switching between multiple screens, which may reduce usability.

[0018] In addition, if a separate option setting screen is output to change the setting values ​​of options in the output section, the number of screens to be output for option setting increases, which can be more cumbersome.

[0019] Meanwhile, among the multiple processing courses, some options may have more important meanings, and if all options are displayed on the option display screen as above, it may be difficult to distinguish between options with high importance or different characteristics, and accessibility to options with high importance may be reduced, reducing usability.

[0020] Therefore, it is an important task in this technical field to provide a garment treatment device that can provide users with a more efficient and convenient process for setting options and provide visibility and convenience of access to specific options depending on the processing course.

[0021] Embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment treatment device capable of setting options for a garment treatment course through a screen output from an output unit.

[0022] In addition, embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a garment treatment device that can effectively shorten the process for setting options.

[0023] Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a garment treatment device in which some of a plurality of options are displayed and conveniently controlled to be distinguished from the rest.

[0024] In addition, embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a garment treatment device that can effectively improve visibility and accessibility for setting specific options.

[0025] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a clothing treatment device that can provide a user with the time required for a treatment course according to the amount of clothing even before performing the treatment course of clothing.

[0026] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a clothing treatment device that allows a user to conveniently control the time required for a clothing treatment course.

[0027] In a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention, an output unit is provided to output a plurality of screens, and the plurality of screens include a course selection screen, an option display screen, and an option setting screen.

[0028] The course selection screen may display shortcut options that are not displayed on the option display screen so that they can be selected by the user, and the user may adjust the shortcut options among the processing courses through the course selection screen.

[0029] Multiple washing courses for washing clothes may include a timed washing course, allowing the user to easily adjust the time required for each washing course. The timed washing course has a timed option set as a shortcut option, and the timed option setting screen can be accessed directly from the course selection screen.

[0030] The time option of the time-based washing cycle may have an initial setting that reflects the amount of clothing as a variable. The initial setting for the time option is determined based on the measured amount of clothing prior to performing the time-based washing cycle, and the user can change the time option setting from the initial setting to a desired time.

[0031] A garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet, a drum, an output unit, and an input unit. The drum is provided inside the cabinet to accommodate garments.

[0032] An output section is provided in the cabinet and outputs a screen. An input section is provided in the cabinet and inputs a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen.

[0033] The above output unit can output a course selection screen in which a plurality of processing courses for processing clothing are displayed so that they can be selected through the input unit.

[0034] The above output section can output an option display screen that displays at least some of the plurality of options for one of the plurality of processing courses when one of the plurality of processing courses is selected on the course selection screen.

[0035] The above course selection screen may display a shortcut option corresponding to any one of the above multiple options for selection.

[0036] The above output section can output an option setting screen in which multiple option values ​​for the shortcut option are displayed so that they can be selected when the shortcut option is selected on the course selection screen.

[0037] In the above course selection screen, one of the plurality of processing courses is displayed as a target for processing clothing, and the shortcut option may correspond to one of the plurality of options for the target for processing.

[0038] The above-mentioned performance target can be changed to another one of the plurality of processing courses through the above-mentioned input unit.

[0039] One embodiment of the present invention may further include an execution button provided on the cabinet and operated by a user. When the execution button is operated on the course selection screen, a processing course corresponding to the execution target is initiated, and when the execution target is selected through the input unit, the option display screen for the execution target may be output.

[0040] In the above course selection screen, some of the multiple processing courses may correspond to shortcut courses in which the shortcut option is displayed, and the rest may not correspond to shortcut courses in which the shortcut option is displayed.

[0041] In the above course selection screen, one of the plurality of processing courses is displayed as a target to be performed for processing clothing, and the shortcut option can be displayed on the course selection screen when the shortcut course is displayed as a target to be performed on the course selection screen.

[0042] In the above course selection screen, the plurality of processing courses are each displayed as course objects that can be selected through the input section, and the shortcut option can be displayed as included in the course object.

[0043] The above course object includes a border portion that is displayed to define the border of the course object, and the shortcut option may be displayed on the inside of the border portion. On the course selection screen, only the shortcut option among the plurality of options may be displayed, and the options displayed on the option display screen may not be displayed.

[0044] The options displayed on the above option display screen can be displayed to indicate each setting value.

[0045] The options displayed on the above option display screen are displayed so that they can be selected through the input unit, and when any one of the options on the above option display screen is selected, the output unit can output an option setting screen in which multiple option values ​​for any one of the options are displayed so that they can be selected.

[0046] Some of the options displayed on the above option display screen may be displayed so that they can be selected through the input section, and the rest may be displayed so that they cannot be selected.

[0047] The above shortcut option may correspond to a time option for setting the time required for one of the multiple processing courses. One of the multiple processing courses may correspond to a washing course for performing a washing process on clothes.

[0048] The above option display screen may display at least some of the plurality of options together with the shortcut option. In the above option display screen, the shortcut option may be displayed separately from at least some of the plurality of options.

[0049] The above option display screen includes an option display area in which at least some of the plurality of options are displayed, and the shortcut option can be displayed outside the option display area.

[0050] The above option display screen displays a course object representing a processing course corresponding to the above option display screen, and the course object includes a border portion displayed to define the border of the course object, and the shortcut option can be displayed so as to be located on the inside of the border portion.

[0051] The above shortcut option may be set to one of the plurality of option values ​​as a setting value, and may be displayed to indicate the setting value on the course selection screen.

[0052] When the setting value of the shortcut option is changed from the first option value to the second option value through the above option setting screen, the shortcut option may be displayed on the course selection screen to indicate the second option value as the setting value.

[0053] The above shortcut option may be changed from its initial setting value prior to being changed through the option setting screen according to the processing conditions of the garment. The processing conditions include the amount of garments contained in the drum, and the initial setting value may be changed according to the amount of garments contained.

[0054] The above shortcut option may correspond to a time option for setting the time required for any one of the multiple processing courses. The control unit is provided within the cabinet and can determine the initial setting value based on the amount of material.

[0055] The driving unit may be connected to the drum and provide rotational power to the drum. The control unit may control the driving unit to rotate the drum and measure the current value or voltage value of the driving unit to determine the amount of the material.

[0056] The above control unit can determine the initial setting value by judging the amount before performing any one of the plurality of processing courses.

[0057] The above cabinet includes a clothing input port into which clothing is input and a door for opening and closing the clothing input port, and the control unit can perform a process of determining the amount of clothing when the clothing input port is switched from an open state to a closed state by the door.

[0058] The above output section can output a closure suggestion message suggesting to close the clothing input port when the clothing input port is in the open state while the course selection screen is output.

[0059] In the above course selection screen, the shortcut option may be displayed after the process of determining the amount by the control unit is completed.

[0060] The above output section can output a weight detection message that notifies the weight determination process while the course selection screen is being output and the weight determination process is being performed.

[0061] Meanwhile, a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a cabinet, a drum provided inside the cabinet to accommodate garments, an output unit provided in the cabinet to output a screen, and an input unit provided in the cabinet to input a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen.

[0062] The above output unit outputs a course selection screen in which a plurality of processing courses for processing clothing are displayed so that they can be selected through the input unit, and when any one of the plurality of processing courses is selected on the course selection screen, an option display screen is output in which at least some of a plurality of options for any one of the courses are displayed so that they can be selected, and some of the options displayed on the option display screen can also be displayed so that they can be selected on the course selection screen.

[0063] Embodiments of the present invention can provide a garment treatment device that can set options for a garment treatment course through a screen output from an output unit.

[0064] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a garment treatment device that can effectively shorten the process for setting options.

[0065] Additionally, embodiments of the present invention can provide a garment treatment device in which some of a plurality of options are displayed and conveniently controlled to be distinguished from the rest.

[0066] Additionally, embodiments of the present invention can provide a garment treatment device that can effectively improve visibility and accessibility for setting specific options.

[0067] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device that can provide a user with the required time for a treatment course according to the amount of clothing even before performing the treatment course of the clothing.

[0068] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device that allows a user to conveniently control the time required for a clothing treatment course.

[0069] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the inside of a first treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the communication relationship of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a first treatment device and a second treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] FIG. 5 is a front view showing a first treatment device and a second treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a second treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the inside of a second treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] Figure 8 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a control relationship of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Figure 9 is a drawing showing a control panel of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] Figure 10 is a conceptual diagram showing the operation process of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a start screen among the screens output from the output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a course selection screen among the screens output from the output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] Figure 13 is a drawing showing a course progress screen among the screens output from the output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a course selection screen in which shortcut options are displayed in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0083] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing a course object with a shortcut option displayed and a course object with a shortcut option not displayed among course objects displayed on a course selection screen in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0084] Figure 16 is a drawing showing a process of adjusting the setting value of a shortcut option from a course selection screen in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0085] Figure 17 is a drawing showing a process in which an option display screen or a course progress screen is output from a course selection screen in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] FIG. 18 is a drawing showing an option display screen in which all options are displayed in a selectable state and an option display screen in which only some options are displayed in a selectable state in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0087] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing a process of measuring the amount of clothing before performing any one of a plurality of processing courses in one embodiment of the present invention on a screen of an output unit.

[0088] Below, with reference to the attached drawings, an embodiment of the present invention is described in detail so that a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily practice it.

[0089] However, the present invention can be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description have been omitted, and similar parts have been designated with similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

[0090] In this specification, duplicate descriptions of identical components are omitted.

[0091] Additionally, when a component is referred to herein as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, there may be other components present in between. Conversely, when a component is referred to herein as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components present in between.

[0092] Additionally, the terms used herein are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0093] Also, in this specification, singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0094] In addition, in this specification, it should be understood that terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to specify only the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0095] Also, in this specification, the term 'and / or' includes a combination of multiple listed items or any item among multiple listed items. In this specification, 'A or B' can include 'A', 'B', or 'both A and B'.

[0096] FIG. 1 illustrates a garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the present invention, the garment treatment device (1) may be composed of a single treatment device, or may include a plurality of treatment devices, including a first treatment device (10) and a second treatment device (20).

[0097] The above garment treatment device (1) can perform a treatment course for treating garments. If the garment treatment device (1) includes a plurality of treatment devices, each of the plurality of treatment devices can perform a treatment course.

[0098] The treatment process treats clothing in various ways, such as washing, drying, and removing wrinkles. Clothing placed inside the treatment device can be processed through the treatment process and provided to the user.

[0099] A plurality of different processing courses may be predetermined and provided to the user for selection. For example, the plurality of processing courses may include at least one of a washing course for washing clothes, a drying course for drying clothes, and a washing / drying course in which washing and drying of clothes are performed sequentially.

[0100] A garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a control unit (70), and a plurality of treatment courses may be stored in advance in the control unit (70) and provided to a user.

[0101] The above treatment course may include at least one operation. The treatment course may be defined to include at least one operation among a water supply operation, a detergent supply operation, a washing operation, a rinsing operation, a draining operation, a dehydration operation, and a drying operation.

[0102] The water supply cycle may be a cycle of supplying water to a tub into which clothes are placed, the detergent supply cycle may be a cycle of supplying detergent to the tub, the washing cycle may be a cycle of washing clothes by rotating the drum while detergent is placed in the tub, the rinsing cycle may be a cycle of rinsing clothes by rotating the drum while water is supplied to the tub but detergent is not placed, the draining cycle may be a cycle of discharging water in the tub to the outside of the tub, the spin-drying cycle may be a cycle of separating water present in clothes from the clothes by rotating the drum while water is not supplied to the tub, and the drying cycle may be a cycle of removing moisture from clothes by providing high-temperature, dry air into the drum or tub.

[0103] The above multiple processing courses may be preset so that at least one process is different from the other and stored in the control unit (70). The user may select any one of the multiple processing courses that suits his / her needs and proceed with processing the clothing.

[0104] Meanwhile, FIG. 1 illustrates a first processing device (10) according to one 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, i.e., the first processing device (10), as an example of the present invention.

[0105] The first processing device (10) includes a first cabinet (11). The first cabinet (11) has a space defined inside and can form the exterior of the first processing device (10).

[0106] 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 to form the first cabinet (11). A first clothing entry port (18) connecting the exterior and interior of the cabinet may be formed on one side of the first cabinet (11).

[0107] FIG. 1 illustrates a first clothing insertion port (18) formed on a front panel according to one embodiment of the present invention, but the location of the first clothing insertion port (18) is not necessarily limited to the front panel.

[0108] The first door (19) may be coupled to the first cabinet (11) and configured to selectively shield the first clothing input port (18). For example, the first door (19) may be rotatably coupled to the front panel and configured to shield the first clothing input port (18) depending on the rotational position.

[0109] One embodiment of the present invention may include a control panel (100). The control panel (100) may include an input unit (120) and an output unit. However, the input unit (120) and the output unit are not necessarily limited to being provided only in the control panel (100).

[0110] The user can obtain course setting information or course progress information from information output through the output unit, and can issue various commands to the control unit (70), such as changing 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.

[0111] Meanwhile, Fig. 2 illustrates the interior of the first treatment device (10). In Fig. 2, the first treatment device (10) is illustrated in the form of a washing and drying machine capable of washing and drying, but this is only for convenience of explanation and the first treatment device (10) is not necessarily limited to a washing and drying machine.

[0112] A first tub (12) and a first clothing receiving portion may be provided inside the first treatment device (10) defined by the first cabinet (11). The first tub (12) may be provided inside the first treatment device (10) and configured to receive water.

[0113] The first tub (12) may include a first tub opening facing the first clothing input port (18). Accordingly, clothing that a user opens the first door (19) and inputs through the first clothing input port (18) may pass through the first clothing input port (18) and the first tub opening and be accommodated inside the first tub (12).

[0114] The first clothing storage unit is provided within the first cabinet (11) and can accommodate clothing. The first clothing storage unit may be provided in various forms. For example, the first clothing storage unit may correspond to a basket-shaped unit provided within the first door (19), a first drum (13) provided within the first tub (12), etc., and may be provided in multiple forms.

[0115] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first clothing receiving portion may include a first drum (13). The first drum (13) may be provided rotatably within 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.

[0116] The first drum (13) can accommodate clothing within it. The first drum (13) may include a first drum (13) opening facing the first tub opening. Accordingly, clothing that a user inserts through the first clothing input port (18) can be accommodated within the first drum (13) through the first tub opening and the first drum (13) opening.

[0117] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first water supply unit (15). The first water supply unit (15) may receive water from an external source, such as by 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, a water supply valve for controlling the flow of water, and the like.

[0118] 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 configured to supply detergent into the first tub (12) when detergent is required for performing a treatment course for treating clothes.

[0119] In Fig. 2, a structure is illustrated 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) together with detergent via the first detergent supply unit (16), but it 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).

[0120] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first drainage unit (17). The first drainage unit (17) may be connected to the first tub (12) and configured to discharge water existing 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 a flowing force of the water.

[0121] In one embodiment of the present invention, when a washing course for washing clothes is in progress, 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 the rotation of the first drum (13) by the first driving unit (14), and water and detergent in the first tub (12) can be discharged to the outside of the first cabinet (11) through the first drain unit (17) as needed.

[0122] 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 provided to receive air inside the first drum (13), dehumidify and heat the air, and supply the dehumidified and heated air back into the first drum (13), heat the air outside the first cabinet (11), and supply the air into the first drum (13), or heat the air existing inside the first drum (13).

[0123] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) may include a door detection unit (150). The door detection unit (150) may be provided in various locations, such as in the first cabinet (11) or in the first door (19).

[0124] The first door (19) is provided to be rotatable, and can be rotated to contact or adhere to the front of the first cabinet (11) in a closed state to close the first clothing input port (18), and can be rotated away from the front of the first cabinet (11) in an open state to open the first clothing input port (18).

[0125] The door detection unit (150) can detect whether the first door (19) is closed from the first clothing entry port (18) of the first cabinet (11). The door detection unit (150) is provided in various types and can detect whether the first door (19) is closed in various ways.

[0126] For example, the door detection unit (150) is provided in the first cabinet (11) or the first door (19) and can detect whether the first door (19) is closed by detecting whether there is contact between the first cabinet (11) and the first door (19).

[0127] The first treatment device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention does not necessarily need to include the first tub (12), and may be provided in a form in which the first tub (12) is omitted, if necessary. 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 washing and drying machine capable of performing washing and drying separately.

[0128] Meanwhile, if one embodiment of the present invention includes only the first processing device (10), that is, if it is composed of only one processing device, the first processing device (10) can be understood as the clothing processing device (1) itself.

[0129] That is, the first cabinet (11), the first tub (12), the first drum (13), etc. of the first treatment device (10) can all be referred to as a cabinet, tub, drum, etc. representing the clothing treatment device (1) of the present invention.

[0130] Meanwhile, FIG. 3 conceptually illustrates an information exchange method of a clothing treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0131] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) may be configured to enable external communication. The first communication unit for communication in the first processing device (10) may be configured to enable various communication methods, such as Bluetooth or WIFI. However, the first communication unit is not necessarily provided.

[0132] In the case of having a first communication unit, the first processing device (10) can communicate directly with the user's terminal (3) or communicate 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).

[0133] The user's terminal (3) may be a variety of devices having communication functions. For example, the terminal (3) may be a variety of devices having communication functions, such as a mobile phone, a computer, or a tablet PC.

[0134] The first processing device (10) can exchange information with the terminal (3) through a communication process with the terminal (3) as needed, or can exchange information with the server (2) through a communication process with the communication medium (4).

[0135] Furthermore, the terminal (3) may exchange information with the server (2), and the first processing device (10) may exchange information with the server (2) via the communication medium (4), thereby indirectly exchanging information with the terminal (3).

[0136] Meanwhile, FIG. 3 illustrates a garment treatment device (1) including a first treatment device (10) and a second treatment device (20) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The first treatment device (10) and the second treatment device (20) may be connected in a wired manner to exchange information, or as illustrated in FIG. 3, information may be exchanged in a wireless manner.

[0137] 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 may communicate with each other via a communication medium (4), or an indirect connection may be made via information exchange with the server (2) via the communication medium (4). The arrangement relationship of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may vary.

[0138] Meanwhile, FIG. 4 illustrates a garment treatment device (1) in which a first treatment device (10) and a second treatment device (20) are stacked. Referring to FIG. 4, one embodiment of the present invention may include a first treatment device (10) installed on a second treatment device (20).

[0139] The first processing device (10) may include the first cabinet (11), the first tub (12), the first drum (13) corresponding to the first clothing receiving section, etc., as described above. The second processing device (20) may include, separately from the first processing device (10), the second cabinet (21), the second tub (22), the second drum (23) corresponding to the second clothing receiving section, etc.

[0140] The first treatment device (10) and the second treatment device (20) can independently or interoperably perform a treatment course for treating clothing. For example, the first treatment device (10) can perform the first course among multiple treatment courses for treating clothing, and the second treatment device (20) can perform the second course among multiple treatment courses.

[0141] In the present invention, for convenience of explanation, the treatment course performed in the first treatment device (10) may be referred to as the first course, and the treatment course performed in the second treatment device (20) may be referred to as the second course. The first course and the second course may each be any one of a washing course, a drying course, and a washing-drying course.

[0142] For example, the first treatment device (10) may be a washing machine capable of performing a washing cycle, and the second treatment device (20) may be a dryer capable of performing a drying cycle. Alternatively, the first treatment device (10) and the second treatment device (20) may each be a washing machine capable of performing a washing cycle or a dryer capable of performing a drying cycle.

[0143] Alternatively, at least one of the first treatment device (10) and the second treatment device (20) may be a washing / drying machine capable of performing a washing cycle, a drying cycle, and a washing / drying cycle. For example, the first treatment device (10) illustrated in FIG. 4 may be a washing / drying machine, and the second treatment device (20) may be a washing machine.

[0144] If the first treatment device (10) or the second treatment device (20) is provided to be capable of performing a drying course, it may include the aforementioned heater, and if it is provided to be capable of performing a washing course, it may include the aforementioned detergent supply unit and water supply unit.

[0145] 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).

[0146] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may include a control panel (100), and the other may not be provided 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).

[0147] Meanwhile, FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of the clothing treatment device (1) of FIG. 4. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first treatment device (10) may include a first cabinet (11), and the second treatment device (20) may include a second cabinet (21). However, if necessary, the first treatment device (10) and the second treatment device (20) may be provided within a single integrated cabinet.

[0148] The first processing device (10) may be placed above 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).

[0149] The first processing device (10) may include a first clothing input port (18) for inputting clothing, and the second processing device (20) may include a second clothing input port (28) for inputting clothing. However, the first clothing input port (18) and the second clothing input port (28) may not necessarily be permanently exposed to the outside.

[0150] For example, in the clothing treatment device (1) illustrated in FIG. 5, a first clothing input port (18) may be provided on the front of the first treatment device (10), and, although not illustrated, a second clothing input port (28) may be provided on the upper surface of the second treatment device (20). The detailed structure of the second treatment device (20) will be described later.

[0151] The first processing device (10) has a first clothing input port (18) and a first door (19) positioned at the front so as to face the user. The control panel (100) may be positioned above the first door (19).

[0152] 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 foam that can be processed by the first processing device (10) may be greater than that of the second processing device (20).

[0153] Accordingly, the height of the first treatment device (10) may be higher than the height of the second treatment device (20). The volume of the first drum (13) may be larger than the volume of the second drum (23). The user may select and use either the first treatment device (10) or the second treatment device (20) depending on the amount of clothing required to be treated, or may use both together.

[0154] 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.

[0155] When the second processing device (20) is placed below the first processing device (10), i.e., when the second processing device (20) is equipped to support the load of the first processing device (10), the second processing device (20) may be equipped as a front loader type like the first processing device (10), or may be a top loader type but may include a device drawer (40) that is pulled forward from the second cabinet (21).

[0156] FIG. 6 illustrates a second processing device (20) of the type including a device drawer (40) that is introduced or withdrawn into a 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 clothing receiving section.

[0157] A second clothing storage compartment is provided within the second cabinet (21) to accommodate clothing. The second clothing storage compartment may be provided in various forms. For example, the second clothing storage compartment may correspond to a basket-shaped compartment provided within the second door (29), a second drum (23) provided within the second tub (22), etc., and may be provided in multiple forms.

[0158] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second clothing receiving section may include a second drum (23). A space for receiving 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 inserting clothing may be provided on the upper surface of the device drawer (40).

[0159] Meanwhile, Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the second treatment device (20) illustrated in Fig. 6. In Fig. 7, the second treatment device (20) is illustrated in the form of a washing machine capable of washing, but this is only for convenience of explanation and the second treatment device (20) is not necessarily limited to a washing machine.

[0160] For example, the second treatment device (20) may be provided in the form of a dryer by omitting the second tub (22), or may be provided in the form of a washer-dryer by further including a heater. However, for convenience of explanation, unless otherwise stated, the second treatment device (20) will be described below with a focus on the structure illustrated in FIG. 7.

[0161] 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). In addition, the device drawer (40) may be moved rearward to be accommodated inside the second cabinet (21) or moved forward to be withdrawn from the second cabinet (21).

[0162] An opening may be formed on the front of the second cabinet (21) to allow the device drawer (40) to move. The second cabinet (21) may be a drawer-type processing device whose height is shorter than its width.

[0163] The device drawer (40) may be provided with a grip portion on the front that can be gripped by the user. The user can pull out the device drawer (40) by gripping the grip portion provided on the front of the device drawer (40) housed inside the second cabinet (21).

[0164] 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 withdrawn outside the second cabinet (21) together with the device drawer (40). The second tub (22) may be provided to accommodate water therein, and the second drum (23) may be provided to be rotatably installed inside the second tub (22) and accommodate clothing input through the second clothing input port (28).

[0165] 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 at the front of the first cabinet (11), and the second clothing input port (28) of the second processing device (20) may be located at the upper surface of the device drawer (40).

[0166] 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, this is not necessarily limited to the above, and the second clothing input port (28) of the second processing device (20) may also be located at the front of the second cabinet (21).

[0167] 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) and may rotate the second drum (23).

[0168] 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 supply source to receive water.

[0169] 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 the treatment course performed in the second treatment device (20).

[0170] The second detergent supply unit (26) can store detergent separately from the first detergent supply unit (16) or can receive detergent from the first detergent supply unit (16) and provide it to the second tub (22).

[0171] 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).

[0172] The second treatment device (20) may include a second drainage unit (27), and the second drainage unit (27) may be provided to discharge water inside the second tub (22) to the outside of the second cabinet (21).

[0173] 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.

[0174] 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 in only one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20), or may be defined to include the first control unit (70) provided in the first processing device (10) and the second control unit (70) provided in the second processing device (20).

[0175] The control unit (70) may be provided as a single unit or in multiple units as needed within any processing device. For example, the control unit (70) may be provided in multiple units to control different power consumption devices.

[0176] For example, the control unit (70) may be provided in multiple units, such as a drive control unit (70) for controlling a drive unit, a water supply control unit (70) for controlling a water supply unit, a drainage control unit (70) for controlling a drainage unit, and a panel control unit (70) for controlling a control panel (100).

[0177] Additionally, the control unit (70) may be defined as a plurality of units that are distinguished from a control processing perspective.

[0178] For example, the control unit (70) may include at least one of a storage unit in which information is stored, a processing unit in which information is processed, and a communication unit in which wired or wireless communication is performed.

[0179] That is, in the present invention, the control unit (70) may be referred to as a single object, but it may be understood as a general term for a plurality of control units (70) provided structurally as well as from a control role perspective, as needed.

[0180] 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 may be provided in each of them.

[0181] 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) and perform the first course or rotate the second drum (23) and perform the second course.

[0182] The control unit (70) is connected to the 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 from the output unit (110) will be described later.

[0183] Meanwhile, FIG. 9 illustrates a control panel (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The garment treatment device (1) according to one 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.

[0184] The output unit may output various information, such as auditory information and visual information, to provide the user with information. For example, the output unit may correspond to a speaker that outputs sound to provide information, or may be a screen output device that outputs a screen (D1) to provide information to the user.

[0185] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit (110) can output various screens (D1). The control unit (70) can store various screens (D1) to be output from the output unit (110) in advance. The control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to change the screen (D1) output from the output unit (110).

[0186] In one embodiment of the present invention, the screen (D1) output from the output unit (110) may include a first device screen related to the first processing device (10) and a second device screen related to the second processing device (20). In addition, the screen (D1) may include a simultaneous screen in which information related to the first processing device (10) and information related to the second processing device (20) are displayed together.

[0187] Meanwhile, the plurality of screens (D1) output from the output unit (110) may be distinguished according to the information displayed. For example, the screen (D1) may include a start screen (D10) providing booting information of the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), a course selection screen (D20) displaying processing courses that can be performed in the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), an option display screen (D200) displaying option information of the processing course, an option setting screen (D250) for setting any one of a plurality of options for the processing course, a course progress screen (D30) displaying progress information of the processing course being performed in the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), etc.

[0188] Meanwhile, multiple screens (D1) distinguished according to the information displayed may be distinguished again according to the processing device. For example, the course selection screen (D20) may be distinguished into a first course selection screen (D20) displaying the first course of the first processing device (10) and a second course selection screen (D20) displaying the second course of the second processing device (20).

[0189] The course progress screen (D30) may include a first course progress screen (D30) that displays progress information of the first course and a second course progress screen (D30) that displays progress information of the second course.

[0190] The control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to output either a first device screen regarding the first processing device (10), a second device screen regarding the second processing device (20), or a simultaneous screen displaying information of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) together.

[0191] In addition, the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to output one of a plurality of screens, 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.

[0192] The input unit (120) may be configured to receive user commands. For example, the input unit (120) may generate an input signal according to a user's operation, and the input signal may be transmitted to the control unit (70) and converted into various user commands.

[0193] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit (110) can display various objects on the screen (D1). The various objects can be displayed so that they can be selected on the screen (D1), and the input unit (120) can receive a user command for the user to select any one of the displays on the screen (D1).

[0194] For example, the input unit (120) may be provided in the output unit (110) to detect a user's touch on the screen (D1). That is, the input unit (120) may correspond to a touch film or the like provided in a display on which the screen (D1) is output from the output unit (110).

[0195] Meanwhile, one embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a power button (130) and a performance button (140). The buttons may be provided in various types, such as mechanical or touch-type.

[0196] The power button (130) may be provided to turn on or off the power of the first processing device (10) and / or the second processing device (20). The execution button (140) may be provided to allow a user to command execution or stop of the first course of the first processing device (10) and / or the second course of the second processing device (20).

[0197] The power button (130) and the execution button (140) may be provided for the first processing device and the second processing device, respectively, but in one embodiment of the present invention, the power button (130) and the execution button (140) may be provided for only one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0198] For example, when the first processing device (10) is provided with the power button (130) and the execution button (140), the second processing device (20) may not have the power button (130) and the execution button (140). In addition, the power button (130) and the execution button (140) of the first processing device (10) may each be provided as a single unit.

[0199] In this case, one power button (130) can be used to change the power status of the first processing device (10) as well as the power status 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).

[0200] Additionally, one execution button (140) can be used to change whether the first course is executed / stopped as well as whether the second course is executed / 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 / stopped.

[0201] Meanwhile, the clothing treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention may not have a device switching button for switching between the first device screen related to the first treatment device (10) and the second device screen related to the second treatment device (20) in the output unit (110).

[0202] 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 the mode related to the first processing device (10) or the mode related to the second processing device (20) displayed on the output unit (110).

[0203] Meanwhile, the output unit (110) and / or the input unit (120) may be provided on the front panel of the cabinet (10). The front panel may be provided with the aforementioned clothing inlet (18), and a door (19) for opening and closing the clothing inlet (18) may be provided.

[0204] The above output unit (110) and / or input unit (120) may be arranged above the door (19) on the front panel. The control panel (100) may have a shape extending approximately along the width direction of the cabinet (10), but the extended length of the control panel (100) may be smaller than the width of the cabinet (10).

[0205] However, the positions of the output unit (110) and / or the input unit (120) are not necessarily limited as described above, and for example, the output unit (110) and / or the input unit (120) may be provided on the door (19) instead of the front panel. When the control panel (100) is provided on the door (19), the substrate, external panel, input unit (120), output unit (110), etc. constituting the control panel (100) may be provided on the door (19).

[0206] 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) including the display.

[0207] A power button (130) may be arranged on one side of the output unit (110), and an execution button (140) may be arranged on the other side of the output unit (110). The power button (130), the execution button (140), and the output unit (110) may be located within the control panel (100) based on the perimeter of the control panel (110), and the power button (130) and the execution button (140) may have the same or similar color as the control panel (100).

[0208] Meanwhile, FIG. 10 conceptually illustrates the operation process of a clothing treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention and the screen (D1) of the output unit (110) thereof.

[0209] First, when power is supplied to the clothing treatment device (1) through the power button (130), the control unit (70) can perform a start process (P1) in which the normal status of various components is judged and preparations for performing the course are made, and the output unit (110) can output a start screen (D10) to inform the user of the start process (P1).

[0210] After the start process (P1) is completed, the control unit (70) can perform the course selection process (P2). The control unit (70) can store multiple processing courses for processing clothing in advance, and in the course selection process (P2), the user can select any one of the multiple processing courses.

[0211] In addition, 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 (D200) for providing option information in the course selection process (P2). In addition, the output unit (110) can output an option setting screen (D250) for changing the setting value of one of the options of the course that is the current execution target (D120) in the course selection process (P2).

[0212] When the aforementioned execution button (140) is operated in a state where one of the processing courses is the execution target (D120) in the course selection process (P2), the control unit (70) can perform the course progress process (P3) in which the processing course is performed.

[0213] In the course progress process (P3), the control unit (70) performs a processing course for which options, etc. are determined through the course selection process (P2), and the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) indicating the progress status of the corresponding processing course.

[0214] Meanwhile, FIG. 11 illustrates a start screen (D10) output from an output unit (110) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The start screen (D10) may include an image notifying the user of power supply or may include general information for performing a processing course.

[0215] The screen illustrated in Fig. 11 corresponds to a welcome screen among the start screens (D10) that informs of the power-on of the garment treatment device (1). The welcome screen may be a screen (D1) output from the output unit (110) when the garment treatment device (1) is initially powered on. The welcome screen may include various phrases and images to create a sense of familiarity with the user or to inform of the power-on.

[0216] Fig. 12 illustrates an example of a course selection screen (D20). The course selection screen (D20) may display the name of the processing course (C0) to be performed among multiple processing courses (C0).

[0217] 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 the user can select it.

[0218] The user can set any one of the multiple processing courses (C0) displayed on the course selection screen (D20) as a target for execution by a user command via the input unit (120) described above. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 12, multiple processing courses (C0) are displayed on the course selection screen (D20), and any one of them can be displayed as a target for execution by being positioned in the center and having a larger size than the rest.

[0219] The user can change the processing course (C0) to be performed by operating the input unit (120), for example, by inputting a touch signal for sliding the output unit (110).

[0220] 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.

[0221] Additionally, the course object (D103) may include a different color or image from the remaining portion of the screen (D1) excluding the course object (D103).

[0222] The above course object (D103) may include a course name (D104) indicating the name of the corresponding processing course (C0), and may include an expected time required (D105) indicating the expected time required when the corresponding processing course (C0) is performed.

[0223] Meanwhile, when a user command or 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 (D200) on which option information of the corresponding processing course (C0) is displayed is output.

[0224] The user can select a course object (D103) to display the option display screen (D200), and change the setting value for the selected option by selecting one of the multiple options displayed on the option display screen (D200).

[0225] Meanwhile, a mode selection object (D51) for outputting multiple modes that can be selected from the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) on the screen (D1) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20).

[0226] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first treatment device (10) and / or the second treatment device (20) may be operated in at least one mode. For example, the first treatment device (10) may be operated in any one of a washing mode in which a washing course for washing clothes is performed, a drying mode in which a drying course is performed, and a washing / drying mode in which a washing / drying course (C13) is performed. The second treatment device (20) may also be operated in at least one mode.

[0227] The course selection screen (D20) can display processing courses (C0) according to the currently operating mode among multiple modes including the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20). As an example, FIG. 12 illustrates a course selection screen (D20) in which the washing and drying mode of the first processing device (10) is selected and washing and drying courses (C13) according to the washing and drying mode are displayed.

[0228] 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 in which the plurality of modes are displayed so that each can be selected. A more specific description of the plurality of modes will be provided later.

[0229] 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 illustrates a course selection screen (D20) in which some of the washing and drying courses (C13) according to the washing and drying mode are displayed.

[0230] 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).

[0231] However, if the number of processing courses (C0) stored in the control unit (70) in the mode is large, it may be cumbersome for the user to check all of the processing courses (C0) by sliding or the like.

[0232] Accordingly, a course view object (D101) may be displayed on the output section (110) to enable selection of a greater number of processing courses (C0) than the number displayed at one time on the course selection screen (D20).

[0233] When a course view object (D101) is selected by a user, the output unit (110) can display on the screen a number of processing courses (C0) that can be provided to the user according to the current mode, in a number greater than the course selection screen (D20).

[0234] For example, when a course view object (D101) is selected, the output unit (110) can display all of the currently available processing courses (C0) for selection. If the number of processing courses (C0) is excessively large, the processing courses (C0) may be displayed on the screen in the form of multiple pages.

[0235] 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.

[0236] 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 be notified to the user.

[0237] The indicator (D110) displayed on the screen (D1) may be displayed in multiple numbers, each indicating different information. For example, the multiple indicators (D110) may indicate various device information, such as communication status information and reservation status information.

[0238] Meanwhile, Fig. 13 illustrates a course progress screen (D30) according to one embodiment of the present invention. When the aforementioned execution button (140) is operated while one of the processing courses is displayed as a performance target (D120) on the course selection screen (D20), or when the execution button (140) is operated on the option display screen (D200) for one of the processing courses, the control unit (70) can execute the corresponding processing course, and the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) indicating the progress information of the corresponding processing course.

[0239] The course progress screen (D30) may include the aforementioned mode selection object (D51), setting object (D102), and indicator (D110). In addition, the course progress screen (D30) may display the aforementioned course object (D103), and the course object (D103) may include a course name (D104) indicating the name of the currently ongoing processing course, a remaining time (D106) remaining until completion of the currently ongoing processing course, an administrative description (D107) explaining the currently ongoing processing course, and a time display section (D108) indicating the extent of the processing course so far.

[0240] The above time display section (D108) can be displayed so that the user can conveniently check the remaining operations or remaining time by differently displaying the processed operations and remaining operations or the time required to perform up to now and the remaining time on a specific line corresponding to the entire processing course.

[0241] Meanwhile, a shortcut option (D209) according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below. To this end, the garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below as being identical to the first treatment device (10) described above.

[0242] Accordingly, hereinafter, the first cabinet (11), first door (19), first clothing input port (18), first tub (12), first clothing receiving section, first drum (13), first driving section (14), first water supply section (15), first detergent supply section (16), and first drain section (17) mentioned above are simply referred to as cabinet, door, clothing input port, tub, clothing receiving section, drum, driving section, water supply section, detergent supply section, and drain section, respectively.

[0243] However, this is only for convenience of explanation, and does not mean that the embodiments of the present invention below exclude cases where the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are included.

[0244] A garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet (11), a garment receiving unit, an output unit (110), and an input unit (120). The garment receiving unit is provided inside the cabinet (11) to receive garments. The garment receiving unit may include a drum (13). The output unit (110) is provided in the cabinet (11) and outputs a screen (D1). The input unit (120) is provided in the cabinet (11) and inputs a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen (D1).

[0245] A garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a control unit (70), an execution button (140), and a driving unit (14). The execution button (140) is provided in the cabinet (11) and can be operated by a user, and the driving unit (14) is connected to the drum (13) and can provide rotational power to the drum (13).

[0246] Meanwhile, FIG. 14 illustrates a course selection screen (D20) output from an output unit (110) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and a shortcut option (D209) is displayed on the course selection screen (D20) of FIG. 14.

[0247] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit (110) can output a course selection screen (D20) in which a plurality of processing courses for processing clothing are displayed so that they can be selected through the input unit (120).

[0248] A course selection screen (D20) may display multiple processing courses. Any one of the processing courses may be displayed as a processing target (D120) for which the corresponding processing course is performed when the execution button (140) is operated.

[0249] In the course selection screen (D20), the plurality of processing courses may be displayed as corresponding course objects (D103). For example, the course selection screen (D20) may display a plurality of course objects (D103), and any one of the plurality of course objects (D103) may be displayed as a performance target (D120).

[0250] Meanwhile, multiple processing courses can each have multiple options that can be adjusted by the user. Each of the multiple options can correspond to administrative performance conditions for each processing course.

[0251] For example, the multiple options for the washing course may include at least some of a rinse cycle option for controlling the number of rinse cycles, a spin-drying degree option for controlling the spin-drying intensity or the number of spin-drying cycles, and a water temperature option for controlling the temperature of water provided to the tub (12).

[0252] The above course selection screen (D20) may display a shortcut option (D209) corresponding to any one of the multiple options. In Fig. 14, the shortcut option (D209) is displayed as a single option, but the number of shortcut options (D209) may vary as needed.

[0253] The shortcut option (D209) may be displayed on at least one of the multiple processing courses displayed on the course selection screen (D20). That is, the shortcut option (D209) may be displayed on at least one of the multiple course objects (D103) displayed on the course selection screen (D20).

[0254] Users can check the shortcut option (D209) without any special operation on the course selection screen (D20). The shortcut option (D209) can be displayed to indicate its current setting status, and users can check the setting status of the shortcut option (D209) directly on the course selection screen (D20).

[0255] The shortcut option (D209) may be displayed as selectable on the course selection screen (D20). The user may select the shortcut option (D209) via the input unit (120), etc. The user may adjust the setting value of the shortcut option (D209) by selecting the shortcut option (D209) on the course selection screen (D20). A detailed description of the adjustment of the setting value will be provided below.

[0256] Meanwhile, as described above, in the course selection screen (D20), any one of the plurality of processing courses may be displayed as a processing target (D120) scheduled to be performed for processing clothing, and the shortcut option (D209) may correspond to any one of the plurality of options for the processing target (D120).

[0257] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the user can directly check information on specific options for the processing course corresponding to the performance target (D120) or change the settings on the course selection screen (D20).

[0258] The above shortcut option (D209) may be determined under various conditions. For example, the shortcut option (D209) may be an option with high importance in the execution of the corresponding processing course, or may be an option with a high frequency of user adjustment.

[0259] Among the multiple options determined for various reasons, the shortcut option (D209) is displayed on the course selection screen (D20), so that information on the shortcut option (D209) can be checked and the shortcut option (D209) can be conveniently adjusted without switching to another screen before performing the relevant processing course.

[0260] Meanwhile, FIG. 15 illustrates a course selection screen (D20) in which a shortcut option (D209) is displayed and a course selection screen (D20) in which the shortcut option (D209) is not displayed according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15(a) illustrates a course selection screen (D20) in which the shortcut option (D209) is not displayed, and FIG. 15(b) illustrates a course selection screen (D20) in which the shortcut option (D209) is displayed.

[0261] In one embodiment of the present invention, as described above, one of a plurality of course objects (D103) may be displayed as a performance target (D120) in the course selection screen (D20). The display method for the performance target (D120) may vary.

[0262] For example, the course object (D103) that is the performance target (D120) may have a different position, size, shape, color, etc. from other course objects (D103), and may be displayed including information that differentiates it from the other course objects (D103).

[0263] In the course selection screen (D20), multiple course objects (D103) can be arranged along one direction. For example, multiple course objects (D103) can be arranged along the width direction, height direction, or diagonal direction of the cabinet (11).

[0264] A course object (D103) other than the performance object (D120) may be placed on one side and / or the other side of the performance object (D120). Among the plurality of course objects (D103), the performance object (D120) may be displayed to have a larger size than the rest.

[0265] In Fig. 15, the course object (D103), which is the subject of the process (D120), is shown to have a larger size than other course objects (D103) and the expected time required for the corresponding processing course (D105) is displayed to distinguish it, but it is not necessarily limited to this.

[0266] The above-mentioned performance target (D120) can be changed to another one of the plurality of processing courses through the input unit (120). The user can change the course object (D103) corresponding to the performance target (D120) through the input unit (120) or the like.

[0267] For example, the user can change the performance target (D120) by generating an operation signal to slide the screen (D1) of the output unit (110), or select the course object (D103) to be displayed as the performance target (D120) by touching, etc., in various ways.

[0268] The above shortcut option (D209) may be displayed as part of the course object (D103). That is, the shortcut option (D209) may be displayed as part of the course object (D103) or may be displayed inside the course object (D103). Accordingly, the user can easily identify which course object (D103) the shortcut option (D209) is for.

[0269] In one embodiment of the present invention, the course object (D103) includes a border portion (D109) that is displayed to define the border of the course object (D103), and the shortcut option (D209) can be displayed on the inside of the border portion (D109).

[0270] The border (D109) can define the boundary of the course object (D103). However, if necessary, the border (D109) can define only a portion of the boundary of the course object (D103). The shortcut option (D209) can be displayed as a selectable object within the area surrounded by the border (D109).

[0271] Meanwhile, in the course selection screen (D20), some of the plurality of processing courses may correspond to shortcut courses (CS) in which the shortcut option (D209) is displayed, and the remaining courses may not have the shortcut option (D209) displayed.

[0272] The above shortcut course (CS) refers to a processing course in which a shortcut option (D209) is displayed on the course selection screen (D20), and the rest may refer to processing courses that are not displayed in the shortcut option (D209).

[0273] In the control unit (70), a shortcut option (D209) for the above-mentioned shortcut course (CS) may be preset, and the shortcut option (D209) may not be set for the rest. The occurrence of the shortcut option (D209) may be performed during the manufacturing of the garment treatment device (1) or in the usage environment by the user.

[0274] In one embodiment of the present invention, a general course object (D103) other than a shortcut course (CS) as shown in FIG. 15 may be displayed to indicate a course name (D104) and an estimated time required (D105), and a shortcut option (D209) may be displayed in place of the estimated time required (D105) for the shortcut course (CS). However, this is merely an example of the present invention, and the shortcut option (D209) may also be displayed together with the estimated time required (D105).

[0275] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the shortcut option (D209) may be displayed only on the course object (D103) that is the execution target (D120). Accordingly, the course selection screen (D20) can minimize unnecessary information and improve user visibility.

[0276] In addition, as described above in one embodiment of the present invention, the shortcut option (D209) can be displayed only for the shortcut course (CS), and therefore, the shortcut option (D209) can be displayed on the course selection screen (D20) when the shortcut course (CS) is displayed as the execution target (D120) on the course selection screen (D20).

[0277] The user can easily check whether the course object (D103) that is the subject of the execution (D120) is the shortcut course (CS) based on whether the shortcut option (D209) is displayed, and can recognize the importance of the shortcut option (D209).

[0278] Meanwhile, Fig. 16 illustrates a process in which a shortcut option (D209) of a course selection screen (D20) is set by a user. Fig. 16(a) is a course selection screen (D20) in which a shortcut option (D209) is displayed, Fig. 16(b) is an option setting screen (D250) in which a shortcut option (D209) is selected and output to an output unit (110), and Fig. 16(c) is a course selection screen (D20) after a setting value of the shortcut option (D209) is set in the option setting screen (D250).

[0279] As described above, the shortcut option (D209) is displayed as an object selectable by the user, and the output unit (110) can output an option setting screen (D250) in which multiple option values ​​(D251) for the shortcut option (D209) are displayed so that they can be selected when the shortcut option (D209) is selected on the course selection screen (D20).

[0280] Multiple options may each have multiple option values ​​(D251). For example, the rinse cycle option may have option values ​​(D251) such as '1 time', '2 times', etc. The control unit (70) may store multiple option values ​​(D251) for each of the multiple options in advance.

[0281] A plurality of options may be stored in the control unit (70) as a setting value corresponding to the setting result for each option (D251). For example, if the setting value of the rinse cycle option is selected as the option value (D251) corresponding to '2 times' among the plurality of option values ​​(D251), the control unit (70) may store the setting value of the rinse cycle option as 2 times and perform the rinse cycle twice when performing the treatment course.

[0282] The output section (110) can output an option setting screen (D250) in which multiple option values ​​(D251) for an option are displayed as selectable objects. In the option setting screen (D250) in which a shortcut option (D209) is selected in the course selection screen (D20) and output, multiple option values ​​(D251) for the shortcut option (D209) can be displayed.

[0283] Meanwhile, each of the multiple options may have an initial setting value prior to user adjustment. The initial setting value may be predetermined or adjusted by the control unit (70). The initial setting value may be any one of the multiple option values ​​(D251).

[0284] The shortcut option (D209) may be displayed to indicate the setting value on the course selection screen (D20). The user can easily determine the setting value of the shortcut option (D209) directly on the course selection screen (D20). Before the setting value is changed by the user, the shortcut option (D209) may be displayed to indicate the initial setting value on the course selection screen (D20). Fig. 16(a) illustrates a shortcut option (D209) indicating an option value (D251) of '35 minutes' corresponding to the initial setting value.

[0285] When the shortcut option (D209) is selected on the course selection screen (D20), the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to output the option setting screen (D250). On the option setting screen (D250), the option value (D251) corresponding to the current setting value (D252) and the remaining option values ​​(D251) can be displayed so as to be distinguished from each other. Although Fig. 16(b) illustrates that the option value (D251) corresponding to the current setting value (D252) is displayed with a brighter brightness than the remaining option values ​​(D251), the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0286] When the setting value of the shortcut option (D209) is changed from the first option value (D251) to the second option value (D251) through the above option setting screen (D250), the shortcut option (D209) can be displayed in the course selection screen (D20) to indicate the second option value (D251) as the setting value.

[0287] That is, in the course selection screen (D20), the shortcut option (D209) can be displayed to indicate the current setting value. Accordingly, if the first option value (D251) among multiple option values ​​(D251) is the setting value, the shortcut option (D209) can be displayed to indicate the first option value (D251), and if the setting value is changed from the first option value (D251) to the second option value (D251) through the option setting screen (D250), the shortcut option (D209) can be displayed to indicate the second option value (D251).

[0288] In Fig. 16(c), the option value (D251) of '55 minutes' is selected in the option setting screen (D250) of Fig. 16(b), and a shortcut option (D209) that displays the 55 minutes is shown in the course selection screen (D20).

[0289] Meanwhile, FIG. 17 illustrates an option display screen (D200) and a course progress screen (D30) output from a course selection screen (D20) according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17(a) is a course selection screen (D20) in which a shortcut course (CS) is displayed as a performance target (D120), FIG. 17(b) is an option display screen (D200) for the shortcut course (CS), and FIG. 17(c) is a course progress screen (D30) for the shortcut course (CS).

[0290] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit (110) can output an option display screen (D200) that displays at least some of the plurality of options for one of the plurality of processing courses when one of the plurality of processing courses is selected in the course selection screen (D20).

[0291] Here, selection means an input signal different from an input signal that commands the progress of the corresponding processing course through operation of a perform button (140) or the like. For example, when the perform target (D120) is selected through the input unit (120), the option display screen (D200) for the perform target (D120) may be output.

[0292] In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) so that the option display screen (D200) is output when a user's touch signal or the like is input for a course object (D103) corresponding to the performance target (D120).

[0293] The option display screen (D200) may display options for the processing course that is the execution target (D120). The option display screen (D200) may display all of the multiple options for the processing course simultaneously, or may display only some of them but in a switched display relationship with the rest, or may always display only some of them.

[0294] The options displayed on the above option display screen (D200) can be displayed to indicate their respective setting values. By selecting a course object (D103) on the course selection screen (D20), the user can output the option display screen (D200) and easily check the setting values ​​for multiple options.

[0295] However, in one embodiment of the present invention, the shortcut option (D209) can be checked directly on the course selection screen (D20) without the option display screen (D200) being displayed, so that the convenience of use can be improved.

[0296] In addition, on the course selection screen (D20), only the shortcut option (D209) among the multiple options may be displayed, and the options displayed on the option display screen (D200) may not be displayed. In other words, on the course selection screen (D20), only the shortcut option (D209) may be displayed, excluding the multiple options.

[0297] Accordingly, information on multiple processing courses and shortcut options (D209) can be efficiently displayed without reducing user visibility by providing too much information in the limited output area of ​​the output section (110).

[0298] Meanwhile, as illustrated in Fig. 17(b), at least some of the plurality of options and the shortcut option (D209) may be displayed together on the option display screen (D200). That is, the shortcut option (D209) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20) as well as the option display screen (D200).

[0299] Accordingly, one embodiment of the present invention can resolve the inconvenient situation in which information or settings of the shortcut option (D209) are possible only on the course selection screen (D20) and information or settings of the shortcut option (D209) are not possible on the option display screen (D200).

[0300] In other words, some of the options displayed on the above option display screen (D200) may also be displayed for selection on the above course selection screen (D20). Some of the above options may refer to shortcut options (D209).

[0301] Meanwhile, in the above option display screen (D200), the shortcut option (D209) may be displayed separately from at least some of the plurality of options. That is, in the option display screen (D200), the shortcut option (D209) may be displayed separately from other options, either positionally or conceptually. Here, among the options displayed in the option display screen (D200), options other than the shortcut option (D209) are referred to as general options (D208).

[0302] The above option display screen (D200) includes an option display area (D201) in which the general option (D208) is displayed, and the shortcut option (D209) can be displayed outside the option display area (D201).

[0303] In one embodiment of the present invention, the above-described course object (D103) may be displayed on the option display screen (D200), and the shortcut option (D209) may be displayed so as to be positioned on the inside of the border (D109) of the course object (D103) so as to be positionally distinguished from other options.

[0304] Meanwhile, the options displayed on the above option display screen (D200) may be displayed so that they can be selected through the input unit (120). When any one of the plurality of general options (D208) of the above option display screen (D200) is selected, the output unit (110) may output the above-described option setting screen (D250) for any one of the plurality of general options (D208).

[0305] Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 17(c), in one embodiment of the present invention, when the execution button (140) is operated on the course selection screen (D20), the processing course corresponding to the execution target (D120) can be started.

[0306] In addition, as described above, when the performance target (D120) is selected through the input unit (120) in the course selection screen (D20), the option display screen (D200) for the performance target (D120) may be output.

[0307] As described above, one embodiment of the present invention allows a user to conveniently command multiple processes, such as outputting an option display screen (D200) or proceeding with a processing course, from a course selection screen (D20).

[0308] Meanwhile, Fig. 18 illustrates an option display screen (D200) for a general course and an option display screen (D200) for a shortcut course (CS). Here, the general course can be defined as the remainder of the multiple processing courses excluding the shortcut course (CS).

[0309] Fig. 18(a) is an option display screen (D200) of a general course in which all multiple options are displayed in a selectable state (T1), and Fig. 18(b) is an option display screen (D200) of a shortcut course (CS) in which some of the multiple options are displayed in a selectable state (T1) and the rest are displayed in a non-selectable state (T2).

[0310] In one embodiment of the present invention, some of the options displayed on the option display screen (D200) may be displayed in a selectable state (T1) that can be selected through the input unit (120), and the rest may be displayed in a non-selectable state (T2) that cannot be selected.

[0311] Here, the selectable state (T1) means a state in which the setting value of the corresponding option can be changed and the option setting screen (D250) can be output, and the non-selectable state (T2) means a state in which the user cannot arbitrarily change the setting value and the option setting screen (D250) cannot be output.

[0312] The option display screen (D200) of the shortcut course (CS) may display some of the options as unselectable (T2).

[0313] The number of options displayed in a selectable state (T1) on the option display screen (D200) of the above shortcut course (CS) may be less than the number of options displayed in a selectable state (T1) on the remaining option display screens (D200) excluding the above shortcut course (CS).

[0314] For example, some of the options displayed as selectable (T1) in the remaining option display screens (D200) excluding the shortcut course (CS) may be displayed as unselectable (T2) in the option display screen (D200) of the shortcut course (CS).

[0315] For example, if adjustment of a shortcut option (D209) includes adjustment of other options, or adjustment of a shortcut option (D209) takes precedence over adjustment of other options, or if the occurrence of a shortcut option (D209) causes other options to lose their meaning of being adjusted, at least one option may not be adjustable by the user in relation to the shortcut option (D209).

[0316] In such cases, some options may be displayed as unselectable (T2) on the option display screen (D200) of the shortcut course (CS) where the shortcut option (D209) exists. The settings of the options in the unselectable (T2) state may be dependent on changes in the settings of the shortcut option (D209) or may remain constant.

[0317] For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the shortcut option (D209) may correspond to a time requirement option for setting the time requirement for one of the plurality of processing courses.

[0318] In order to control the time required for a processing course, the number of executions or the execution time for at least one or more operations belonging to the processing course need to be controlled dependently, and accordingly, the number of operations options for the operations can be set in the control unit (70) so that they are not controlled by the user.

[0319] For example, referring to FIG. 18(b), the shortcut course (CS) may correspond to a washing course for performing a washing process on clothes, and in this case, a time option for adjusting the time required for the washing course may be provided to the user as a shortcut option (D209).

[0320] In this case, since the time required for the washing course is adjusted, the aforementioned number of rinse cycles, etc. need to be adjusted dependently, the control unit (70) changes the setting value of the number of rinse cycles option based on the change in the setting value of the time required option, and can be set so that it cannot be changed by the user.

[0321] A washing course with a time-consuming option, as described above, may be referred to as a "time-consuming washing course" in one embodiment of the present invention. However, this embodiment of the present invention is not necessarily limited to a washing course and its corresponding time-consuming option, and can also be applied to various treatment courses and options, such as a drying course.

[0322] Meanwhile, FIG. 19 illustrates a process for determining an initial setting value of a shortcut option (D209) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19(a) is a course selection screen (D20) displaying a closing suggestion message (D310) suggesting a closed state operation of a door (19), FIG. 19(b) is a course selection screen (D20) displaying a garment weight detection message (D320) indicating that garment weight detection is performed, and FIG. 19(c) is a course selection screen (D20) displaying a shortcut option (D209).

[0323] In one embodiment of the present invention, the initial setting value of the shortcut option (D209) prior to being changed through the option setting screen (D250) may be changed according to the processing conditions of the garment. That is, the initial setting value of the shortcut option (D209) may be changed according to the processing conditions of the garment. The processing conditions may vary, such as the amount of fabric, quality of fabric, processing time, season, and weather of the garment.

[0324] Meanwhile, as described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, the shortcut option (D209) may correspond to a time requirement option for setting the time requirement of one of the plurality of processing courses.

[0325] In addition, the above processing conditions include the amount of clothing accommodated in the drum (13), and the initial setting value can be changed according to the amount of clothing. That is, the control unit (70) can determine the initial setting value based on the amount of clothing.

[0326] Specifically, the above time requirement option is an option that determines the time requirement of the processing course, and the range of the time requirement may be determined depending on the amount of clothing requiring processing, i.e., the amount of fabric.

[0327] For example, setting an excessively short cycle time for too many loads may result in insufficient washing of clothing. Furthermore, setting an excessively long cycle time for too few loads may result in unnecessary waste of water, detergent, and time.

[0328] Accordingly, one embodiment of the present invention provides the user with an initial setting value of the shortcut option (D209) based on the amount of material, so that the setting value of the shortcut option (D209) can be determined within an appropriate setting range.

[0329] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (70) can determine the initial setting value by judging the amount before performing any one of the plurality of processing courses.

[0330] If the shortcut option (D209) corresponds to a time-consuming option, the setting of the time-consuming option is performed before the processing course is performed, and in one embodiment of the present invention, the determination of the amount by the control unit (70) can be performed in the course selection process (P2) so that the initial setting value of the time-consuming option can be determined based on the amount.

[0331] In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, the method for determining the amount of laundry may vary. For example, the control unit (70) may determine the amount of laundry based on the detection results of a load sensor provided on the drum (13), or may determine the amount of laundry by controlling the driving unit (14) to rotate the drum (13) and measuring the current or voltage value of the driving unit (14).

[0332] In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, the timing or conditions for determining the amount of cargo by the control unit (70) may vary. For example, the control unit (70) may perform the process of determining the amount of cargo during the start process (P1) performed by applying power, or may perform the process of determining the amount of cargo at the time when the shortcut course (CS) is indicated as the target of execution (D120).

[0333] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, clothes can be fed into or discharged from the drum (13) through the clothes inlet (18) while the door (19) is open as described above. That is, the open state of the door (19) can be understood as before the amount of clothes is determined.

[0334] Accordingly, in one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (70) may perform the determination process of the amount of clothing when the clothing insertion port (18) is switched from an open state to a closed state by the door (19).

[0335] In this case, the output unit (110) can output a closure suggestion message (D310) suggesting to close the clothing input port (18) when the clothing input port (18) is in the open state while the course selection screen (D20) is output.

[0336] That is, when a shortcut course (CS) having a shortcut option (D209) in which an initial setting value is determined based on the amount of time required, etc., is selected as a target for execution (D120), the control unit (70) can suggest to the user to rotate the door (19) to a closed state to determine the amount of time by using the closing suggestion message (D310).

[0337] The above closing suggestion message (D310) may be output only when the door (19) is in the open state, or may be output whenever the shortcut course (CS) is selected as the execution target (D120). That is, the control unit (70) may suggest that the door (19) be rotated back to the closed state to perform the judgment process of the quantity in each situation where the shortcut course (CS) becomes the execution target (D120) for the accuracy of the quantity.

[0338] The above-mentioned closing suggestion message (D310) may include various phrases or shapes. Fig. 19(a) shows a closing suggestion message (D310) including the phrase "Close the door and select a washing time," but is not necessarily limited to this.

[0339] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, if the process of determining the amount of cargo is being performed while the course selection screen (D20) is being output, the output unit (110) can output a cargo detection message (D320) that notifies the process of determining the amount of cargo.

[0340] The user can be made aware that the weight determination process is in progress through the weight detection message (D320). The weight detection message (D320) may have the effect of preventing the user from opening the door (19).

[0341] When the weight determination process is completed with the output of the weight detection message (D320) as above, the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to display the shortcut option (D209). That is, the shortcut option (D209) can be displayed on the course selection screen (D20) after the weight determination process by the control unit (70) is completed.

[0342] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with respect to specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be variously improved and modified without departing from the technical spirit of the invention as defined by the following claims.

Claims

1. Cabinet; A clothing storage compartment provided inside the cabinet to store clothing; An output unit provided in the above cabinet and outputting a screen; and An input unit provided in the above cabinet and into which a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen is input; The above output section outputs a course selection screen in which multiple processing courses for processing clothing are displayed so that they can be selected through the input section, In the course selection screen above, at least one of the plurality of processing courses is displayed with a shortcut option corresponding to one of the plurality of options available for selection. The above output unit is a garment processing device that outputs an option setting screen for the shortcut option, in which multiple option values ​​for the shortcut option are displayed so that they can be selected when the shortcut option is selected on the course selection screen.

2. In paragraph 1, In the above course selection screen, one of the above multiple processing courses is displayed as a target for processing clothes. The above shortcut option is a garment processing device corresponding to any one of multiple options for the above performance target.

3. In paragraph 2, Further comprising an execution button provided in the above cabinet and operated by the user; A garment treatment device in which, when the execution button is operated on the course selection screen, a processing course corresponding to the execution target is started, and when the processing course indicated as the execution target is selected through the input unit, an option display screen in which at least some of the plurality of options for the execution target are displayed is output from the output unit.

4. In paragraph 1, A garment treatment device in which the plurality of processing courses are displayed as course objects that can be selected through the input section in the course selection screen, and the shortcut option is included in the course object and displayed.

5. In paragraph 1, A garment treatment device in which some of the plurality of processing courses in the course selection screen above correspond to shortcut courses in which the shortcut option is displayed, and the rest correspond to shortcut courses in which the shortcut option is not displayed.

6. In paragraph 5, In the above course selection screen, one of the above multiple processing courses is displayed as a target for processing clothes. The above shortcut option is a garment treatment device displayed on the course selection screen when the shortcut course is displayed as the execution target on the course selection screen.

7. In paragraph 6, A garment processing device in which only the shortcut option among the multiple options is displayed on the course selection screen above, and the remaining options are not displayed.

8. In paragraph 1, The above shortcut option is a garment treatment device in which the initial setting value before being changed through the above option setting screen is changed according to the garment treatment conditions.

9. In paragraph 8, A garment treatment device in which the above processing conditions include the amount of garments received in the drum, and the initial setting value is changed according to the amount of garments.

10. In paragraph 1, The above shortcut option is a garment treatment device corresponding to a time option for setting the time required for any one of the above multiple processing courses.

11. In paragraph 1, The above output unit is a garment treatment device that outputs an option display screen in which at least some of the plurality of options for one of the plurality of processing courses are displayed when one of the plurality of processing courses is selected on the course selection screen.

12. In paragraph 11, The options displayed on the above option display screen are displayed so that they can be selected through the input section. A garment treatment device that, when any one of the options on the above option display screen is selected, the output unit outputs an option setting screen for the options in which multiple option values ​​for any one of the options are displayed so that they can be selected.

13. In paragraph 11, In the above course selection screen, some of the above processing courses correspond to shortcut courses in which the shortcut option is displayed, and the remaining processing courses do not display the shortcut option, and the options displayed in the above option display screen are displayed so that they can be selected through the input section. A garment treatment device in which at least some of the options displayed as selectable on the option display screen for the remaining processing course are displayed as unselectable on the option display screen for the shortcut course.

14. In paragraph 11, A garment treatment device in which the shortcut option is displayed separately from at least some of the plurality of options on the above option display screen.

15. In paragraph 1, The above shortcut option is a garment treatment device in which one of the above multiple option values ​​is set as a setting value and the setting value is displayed on the course selection screen.

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