Clothing care apparatus

Abstract

A clothing care apparatus is disclosed, wherein the clothing care apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a first cabinet; a first drum which is rotatably provided in the first cabinet and accommodates clothes, an output unit which is provided in the first cabinet and outputs a screen; and an input unit which is provided in the first cabinet and receives a user command to select an object displayed on the screen, wherein the output unit outputs an option display screen on which a first option or a second option for clothing care course is displayed, an option switching object is displayed on the option display screen so as to be selectable through the input unit, and when the option switching object is selected while the first option is displayed, the option display screen displays the second option in place of the first option.

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] Meanwhile, 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 option display section of the related document requires design requirements, such as including a button provided separately from the output section, and thus may have design limitations in the limited space of the control panel. Furthermore, the more course options there are, the more displays there are to be provided in the option display section, which may be inconvenient.

[0014] Meanwhile, a technology is being developed to display the above options so that they can be selected through the output unit, omitting the option display unit provided separately from the output unit as above.

[0015] In this case, the above output section displays the washing options of the aforementioned washing course and the drying options of the drying course, respectively, so that the user can select and adjust either option through the screen.

[0016] However, even in cases like the above, if the number of options increases, it can be difficult to display all of them on a limited screen, which can reduce usability. Furthermore, if options that are differentiated by their function, such as washing or drying options, are displayed together, the user may experience inconvenience due to the complex option configuration.

[0017] Therefore, it is an important task in this technical field to display options conveniently on a screen to users regarding the clothing treatment course, while providing multiple options in a way that they are distinguished from each other based on the number of options or the nature of the options, thereby improving usability on a limited screen.

[0018] Embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment treatment device that can conveniently provide a user with optional information on a garment treatment course through a screen of an output unit.

[0019] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment treatment device that can improve usability by outputting an option display screen on which options are displayed at an appropriate moment.

[0020] In addition, embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a garment treatment device capable of efficiently displaying a plurality of options on a limited screen.

[0021] In addition, embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a clothing treatment device capable of effectively distinguishing and displaying various types of options.

[0022] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment treatment device capable of efficiently displaying options according to the type of treatment course.

[0023] In one embodiment of the present invention, an option display screen is output from an output unit. The option display screen displays a first option and a second option, respectively, and by selecting an option switching object displayed on the option display screen, the objects displayed on the screen among the first option and the second option can be switched.

[0024] Meanwhile, multiple processing courses for processing clothing include Course 1-1 and Course 1-2, Course 1-1 is a course in which only the first option or the second option can be adjusted, and the option switching object is not displayed on the option display screen, and Course 1-2 is a course in which the first option and the second option can each be adjusted, and the option switching object can be displayed.

[0025] A garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first cabinet, a first drum, an output unit, and an input unit. The first drum is rotatably provided within the first cabinet to accommodate garments.

[0026] An output section is provided in the first cabinet to output a screen, and an input section is provided in the first cabinet to receive a user command for selecting an object to be displayed on the screen.

[0027] The above output section outputs an option display screen in which a first option or a second option for a clothing processing course is displayed, and an option switching object is displayed on the option display screen so that it can be selected through the input section, and when the option switching object is selected while the first option is displayed on the option display screen, the second option can be displayed in place of the first option.

[0028] The above processing course is provided in multiple stages and includes a 1-1 course and a 1-2 course. The option switching object may be displayed on the option display screen of the 1-1 course, and the option switching object may not be displayed on the option display screen of the 1-2 course.

[0029] In the above 1-1 course, the first option and the second option can each be set by the user, and in the above 1-2 course, either the first option or the second option can be set by the user and the other cannot be set.

[0030] A control unit may be provided inside the cabinet to control the output unit and perform the processing course. The first-first course and the first-second course may each be stored in multiple copies in the control unit.

[0031] The control unit may control the output unit to perform one of the plurality of 1-1 courses in the first mode, perform one of the plurality of 1-2 courses in the second mode, and display the option switching object on the option display screen output in the first mode among the first mode and the second mode, and not display the option switching object on the option display screen output in the second mode.

[0032] The above processing course corresponds to a washing and drying course in which the washing process and drying process of clothes are performed continuously, and the first option corresponds to a washing option for setting the washing process, and the second option corresponds to a drying option for setting the drying process.

[0033] The first option above may correspond to a rinse option for setting the number of rinse cycles for the garment. The second option above may correspond to a dryness option for setting the dryness level of the garment.

[0034] The tub is provided inside the cabinet, and the drum is installed inside so as to be rotatable and can accommodate water. The heating unit is provided inside the cabinet and can be arranged to provide heated air inside the drum.

[0035] The above processing course is provided in multiple numbers, and the output unit outputs a course selection screen in which the multiple processing courses are displayed so that they can be selected through the input unit, and when the processing course is selected through the input unit on the course selection screen, the option display screen of the processing course can be output.

[0036] The above option display screen displays a screen termination object that can be selected through the input section, and the output section can output the course selection screen when the screen termination object is selected on the above option display screen that is output to replace the course selection screen.

[0037] The above option display screen displays a course object representing the above processing course so that it can be selected, and the output unit can output the course selection screen when the course object is selected on the above option display screen.

[0038] The above processing course is provided in multiple numbers, and includes multiple 1-1 courses and multiple 1-2 courses, and the control unit is provided inside the cabinet, and can perform any one of the multiple 1-1 courses in the first mode and any one of the multiple 1-2 courses in the second mode.

[0039] The control unit can control the output unit so that the plurality of first-1 courses are displayed on the course selection screen in the first mode, and the plurality of first-2 courses are displayed on the course selection screen in the second mode.

[0040] In the above course selection screen, a mode selection object may be displayed so that the first mode and the second mode can be selected. In the above option display screen, the first option and the second option may be displayed so that they can be selected through the input unit.

[0041] The above output section can output an option setting screen that can change the setting value of the first option or the second option when the first option or the second option is selected on the option display screen.

[0042] The above option setting screen may display multiple option values ​​of the first option or the second option so that they can be selected through the input unit. The output unit may output the option display screen when any one of the multiple option values ​​is selected on the option setting screen.

[0043] In the option display screen output before the execution of the above processing course, the first option and the second option may be displayed so as to be selectable, and in the option display screen output during the execution of the above processing course, the first option and the second option may be displayed so as to be unselectable.

[0044] The above output section can output a course progress screen in which the progress information of the processing course is displayed while the processing course is being performed and a course object representing the processing course is displayed so that it can be selected.

[0045] The above output section can output the option display screen in which the first option and the second option are displayed so that they cannot be selected when the course object is selected on the course progress screen.

[0046] The above option display screen displays a screen termination object that can be selected through the input section, and the output section can output the course progress screen when the screen termination object of the above option display screen output in the execution state of the above processing course is selected.

[0047] In the pause state of the above processing course, the first option and the second option of the option display screen can be displayed so that they can be selected.

[0048] The above processing course is provided in multiple forms, and a screen termination object selectable through the input unit is displayed on the option display screen, and the output unit can output a course selection screen in which the multiple processing courses are displayed so that they can be selected when the screen termination object of the option display screen output in the pause state is selected.

[0049] Meanwhile, a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a first treatment device including the first cabinet and the first drum, and a second treatment device including a second cabinet and a second drum that is rotatably installed inside the second cabinet to accommodate garments.

[0050] The first processing device performs a first course among the processing courses, the second processing device performs a second course among the processing courses, and the output unit can output a simultaneous screen displaying progress information of the first course and progress information of the second course while the first course and the second course are each being performed.

[0051] The above simultaneous screen displays a course object representing the first course and a course object representing the second course, respectively, and the output unit can output the option display screen of the first course when the course object representing the first course is selected.

[0052] The above option display screen displays a screen termination object that can be selected through the input unit, and while the first course and the second course are each being performed, the output unit can output a course progress screen that displays progress information of the first course when the screen termination object is selected on the option display screen of the first course.

[0053] The above option display screen displays a screen termination object that can be selected through the input unit, and when the first course is paused and the second course is being performed, the output unit can output a course selection screen in which the first course is displayed so that it can be selected when the screen termination object is selected on the option display screen of the first course.

[0054] The above option display screen may include an option display area where the first option or the second option is displayed and a course object indicating the processing course. The option switching object may be displayed differently in the state where the first option is displayed and in the state where the second option is displayed on the option display screen.

[0055] The above option switching object includes a first part corresponding to the first option and a second part corresponding to the second option, and the first part and the second part can be displayed with different brightness.

[0056] Embodiments of the present invention can provide a garment treatment device that can conveniently provide a user with optional information on a garment treatment course through a screen of an output unit.

[0057] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a garment treatment device that can improve usability by outputting an option display screen on which options are displayed at an appropriate moment.

[0058] Additionally, embodiments of the present invention can provide a garment treatment device capable of efficiently displaying a plurality of options on a limited screen.

[0059] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device that can effectively distinguish and display various types of options.

[0060] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device capable of efficiently displaying options according to the type of treatment course.

[0061] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] 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.

[0063] FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the communication relationship of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] 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.

[0065] 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.

[0066] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a second treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] 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.

[0068] Figure 8 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a control relationship of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0069] Figure 9 is a drawing showing a control panel of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] Figure 10 is a conceptual diagram showing the operation process of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a start screen among the screens output from the output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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.

[0074] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a process in which the screen of an output unit is switched from a course selection screen to an option display screen in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing a process in which an option of an option display screen is selected and an option setting screen is output in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing a process in which a mode selection screen is output through a mode selection object of a course selection screen in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Figure 17 is a drawing showing an option display screen in which different options are displayed for each processing course in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] FIG. 18 is a drawing showing a process in which options displayed through an option switching object of an option display screen are changed in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing a process in which the screen of the output unit is switched from a course progress screen to an option display screen in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] FIG. 20 is a drawing showing a process in which an option display screen is output while the clothing processing course is paused in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] FIG. 21 is a drawing showing the process of switching between a simultaneous screen, an option display screen, and a course selection screen in an output section in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] 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.

[0083] 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.

[0084] In this specification, duplicate descriptions of identical components are omitted.

[0085] 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.

[0086] Additionally, the terms used herein are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0087] Also, in this specification, singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0088] 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.

[0089] 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'.

[0090] 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).

[0091] The above garment treatment device (1) can perform a treatment course (C0) 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 (C0).

[0092] The treatment course (C0) processes clothing in various ways, such as washing, drying, and removing wrinkles. Clothing fed into the treatment device can be processed through the treatment course (C0) and provided to the user.

[0093] The processing course (C0) may be predetermined in multiple different ways and provided to the user for selection. For example, the multiple processing courses (C0) may include at least one of a washing course (C11) for washing clothes, a drying course (C12) for drying clothes, and a washing / drying course (C13) in which washing and drying of clothes are performed continuously.

[0094] 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 (C0) may be stored in advance in the control unit (70) and provided to a user.

[0095] The above treatment course (C0) may include at least one operation. The treatment course (C0) 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.

[0096] 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.

[0097] The above multiple processing courses (C0) can be preset so that at least one of the processes is different from the other and stored in the control unit (70). The user can select any one of the multiple processing courses (C0) that suits his / her needs and proceed with processing the clothing.

[0098] 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.

[0099] 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).

[0100] 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).

[0101] 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.

[0102] 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.

[0103] 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).

[0104] 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.

[0105] 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.

[0106] A first tub (12) and a first drum (13) 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.

[0107] The first tub (12) may include a first tub (12) 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) can pass through the first clothing input port (18) and the first tub (12) opening and be accommodated inside the first tub (12).

[0108] The first drum (13) may be provided to be rotatable 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.

[0109] The first drum (13) can accommodate clothing within it. The first drum (13) may include a first drum (13) opening facing the first tub (12) 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 (12) opening and the first drum (13) opening.

[0110] 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.

[0111] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first detergent supply unit (16). The first detergent supply unit (16) may store detergent, and may be provided to supply detergent into the first tub (12) when detergent is required for performing a treatment course (C0) for treating clothes.

[0112] 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).

[0113] 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.

[0114] In one embodiment of the present invention, when a washing course (C11) 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.

[0115] 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).

[0116] 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.

[0117] 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.

[0118] 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.

[0119] Meanwhile, FIG. 3 conceptually illustrates an information exchange method of a clothing treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0120] 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.

[0121] 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).

[0122] 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.

[0123] 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).

[0124] 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).

[0125] 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.

[0126] 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.

[0127] 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).

[0128] The first processing device (10) may include the first cabinet (11), the first tub (12), the first drum (13), etc., as described above. The second processing device (20) may include a second cabinet (21), a second tub (22), a second drum (23), etc., separately from the first processing device (10).

[0129] The first treatment device (10) and the second treatment device (20) can independently or interlockedly perform a treatment course (C0) for treating clothing. For example, the first treatment device (10) can perform the first course (C1) among a plurality of treatment courses (C0) for treating clothing, and the second treatment device (20) can perform the second course (C2) among a plurality of treatment courses (C0).

[0130] In the present invention, for convenience of explanation, the treatment course (C0) performed in the first treatment device (10) may be referred to as the first course (C1), and the treatment course (C0) performed in the second treatment device (20) may be referred to as the second course (C2). The first course (C1) and the second course (C2) may each be any one of the washing course (C11), the drying course (C12), and the washing / drying course (C13).

[0131] For example, the first treatment device (10) may be a washing machine capable of performing a washing course (C11), and the second treatment device (20) may be a dryer capable of performing a drying course (C12). Alternatively, the first treatment device (10) and the second treatment device (20) may each be a washing machine capable of performing a washing course (C11) or a dryer capable of performing a drying course (C12).

[0132] 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 course (C11), a drying course (C12), and a washing / drying course (C13). 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.

[0133] If the first treatment device (10) or the second treatment device (20) is provided to be capable of performing a drying course (C12), it may include the aforementioned heater, and if it is provided to be capable of performing a washing course (C11), it may include the aforementioned detergent supply unit and water supply unit.

[0134] 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).

[0135] 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).

[0136] 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.

[0137] 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).

[0138] 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.

[0139] 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.

[0140] 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).

[0141] 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).

[0142] 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.

[0143] 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.

[0144] 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).

[0145] 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 drum (23).

[0146] A space for accommodating the device drawer (40) may be formed inside the second cabinet (21), and a second tub (22) and a second drum (23) may be provided inside the device drawer (40). A second clothing input port (28) for inserting clothing may be provided on the upper surface of the device drawer (40).

[0147] 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.

[0148] 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.

[0149] 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).

[0150] 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.

[0151] 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).

[0152] 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) together with the device drawer (40) may be withdrawn outside the second cabinet (21). The second tub (22) may be provided to accommodate water therein, and the second drum (23) may be installed rotatably within the second tub (22) and provided to accommodate clothing input through the second clothing input port (28).

[0153] 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).

[0154] 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).

[0155] 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).

[0156] 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.

[0157] 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 (C0) performed in the second treatment device (20).

[0158] 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).

[0159] 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).

[0160] 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).

[0161] 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.

[0162] 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).

[0163] 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.

[0164] 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).

[0165] Additionally, the control unit (70) may be defined as a plurality of units that are distinguished from a control processing perspective.

[0166] 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.

[0167] 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.

[0168] 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.

[0169] 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 (C1) or rotate the second drum (23) and perform the second course (C2).

[0170] 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.

[0171] 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.

[0172] The output unit can output various types of 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.

[0173] 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).

[0174] 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 (D40) in which information related to the first processing device (10) and information related to the second processing device (20) are displayed together.

[0175] 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 a processing course (C0) 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 (C0), an option setting screen (D250) for setting any one of a plurality of options for the processing course (C0), a course progress screen (D30) displaying progress information of the processing course (C0) being performed in the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), etc.

[0176] 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 displaying the first course (C1) of the first processing device (10) and a second course selection screen displaying the second course (C2) of the second processing device (20).

[0177] The course progress screen (D30) may include a first course progress screen that displays progress information of the first course (C1) and a second course progress screen that displays progress information of the second course (C2).

[0178] The control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to output one of the first device screen regarding the first processing device (10), the second device screen regarding the second processing device (20), or a simultaneous screen (D40) that displays information of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) together.

[0179] In addition, the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to output one of a plurality of screens (D1), such as a start screen (D10), a course selection screen (D20), and a course progress screen (D30), depending on the power status of the processing devices or the progress status of each processing course (C0).

[0180] 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.

[0181] 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).

[0182] For example, the input unit (120) may be provided in the output unit (110) to detect a user's touch signal on the screen (D1). That is, the input unit (120) may correspond to a touch film or the like provided in a display on which the screen (D1) is output from the output unit (110).

[0183] 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.

[0184] 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 (C1) of the first processing device (10) and / or the second course (C2) of the second processing device (20).

[0185] The power button (130) and the execution button (140) may be provided for the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20), respectively, but in one embodiment of the present invention, the power button (130) and the execution button (140) may be provided for only one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0186] 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.

[0187] 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).

[0188] In addition, one execution button (140) can be used to change whether to execute / stop the first course (C1) and whether to execute / stop the second course (C2). The execution button (140) can change whether to execute / stop the course of the target selected by the user among the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0189] 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).

[0190] 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).

[0191] Meanwhile, the output unit (110) and / or the input unit (120) may be provided on the front panel of the first cabinet (11) or the second cabinet (21). The front panel may be provided with the first clothing input port (18) or the second clothing input port (28) described above, and may be provided with the first door (19) or the second door (29).

[0192] For example, when the output unit (110) and / or the input unit (120) are provided in the first processing device (10), the output unit (110) and / or the input unit (120) may be arranged above the first door (19) on the front panel. The control panel (100) may have a shape that extends approximately along the width direction of the first cabinet (11), but the extended length of the control panel (100) may be smaller than the width of the first cabinet (11).

[0193] However, the location of the output unit (110) and / or the input unit (120) is not necessarily limited as described above, and for example, the output unit (110) and / or the input unit (120) may be provided in the first door (19) instead of the front panel.

[0194] When the control panel (100) is provided in the first door (19), the substrate, external panel, input unit (120), output unit (110), etc. constituting the control panel (100) may be provided in the first door (19).

[0195] Even when the output unit (110) and / or the input unit (120) are provided in the second processing device (20), the output unit (110) and / or the input unit (120) may be provided in the front panel or the second door (29) of the second cabinet (21).

[0196] 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) that includes a display and outputs a screen.

[0197] A power button (130) may be placed on one side of the output unit (110), and an execution button (140) may be placed on the other side of the output unit (110). If the power button (130) and the execution button (140) are defined separately, the input unit (120) may correspond to a touch film or the like provided on the display of the output unit (110).

[0198] 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).

[0199] 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.

[0200] 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).

[0201] After the start process (P1) is completed, the control unit (70) can perform a course selection process (P2). A plurality of treatment courses (C0) for treating clothing can be stored in advance in the control unit (70), and in the course selection process (P2), the user can select any one of the plurality of treatment courses (C0).

[0202] 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).

[0203] When the aforementioned execution button (140) is operated in a state where one of the processing courses (C0) 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 (C0) is performed.

[0204] In the course progress process (P3), the control unit (70) performs the processing course (C0) for which options, etc. are determined through the course selection process (P2), and the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) indicating the progress status of the corresponding processing course (C0).

[0205] 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 (C0).

[0206] The screen (D1) 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 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.

[0207] 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) that is the subject of execution (D120) among multiple processing courses (C0).

[0208] 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.

[0209] The user can set any one of the multiple processing courses (C0) displayed on the course selection screen (D20) as the execution target (D120) 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 the execution target (D120) by having a larger size than the rest and being positioned in the center.

[0210] The user can change the processing course (C0) that is the target of execution (D120) by operating the input unit (120), for example, by inputting a touch signal that slides the output unit (110).

[0211] 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.

[0212] Additionally, the course object (D103) may include a different color or image than the remaining portion of the screen excluding the course object (D103).

[0213] 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.

[0214] 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.

[0215] 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).

[0216] 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).

[0217] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first treatment device (10) and / or the second treatment device (20) can be operated in at least one mode. For example, the first treatment device (10) can be operated in any one mode among a washing mode (M11) in which a washing course (C11) for washing clothes is performed, a drying mode (M12) in which a drying course (C12) is performed, and a washing / drying mode (M13) in which a washing / drying course (C13) is performed. The second treatment device (20) can also be operated in at least one mode.

[0218] 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 (M13) of the first processing device (10) is selected and washing and drying courses (C13) according to the washing and drying mode (M13) are displayed.

[0219] The above mode selection object (D51) may be displayed to include the name of the currently operating mode, and when the mode selection object (D51) is selected, the control unit (70) may control the output unit (110) to output a mode selection screen (D50) in which the plurality of modes are displayed so that they can each be selected. A more specific description of the plurality of modes will be provided later.

[0220] 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 (M13) are displayed.

[0221] 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).

[0222] 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.

[0223] 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).

[0224] When a course view object (D101) is selected by a user, the output unit (110) can display a number of processing courses (C0) that can be provided to the user according to the current mode on the screen (D1) in a number greater than the course selection screen (D20).

[0225] 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 (D1) in the form of multiple pages.

[0226] 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 output.

[0227] 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.

[0228] 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.

[0229] 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 (C0) 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 (C0), the control unit (70) can execute the corresponding processing course (C0), and the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) indicating the progress information of the corresponding processing course (C0).

[0230] The course progress screen (D30) may include the mode selection object (D51), setting object (D102), and indicator (D110) described above. In addition, the course progress screen (D30) may display the course object (D103) described above, and the course object (D103) may include a course name (D104) indicating the name of the currently ongoing processing course (C0), a remaining time (D106) remaining until the completion of the currently ongoing processing course (C0), an administrative description (D107) explaining the currently ongoing process among the above processing courses (C0), and a time display section (D108) indicating the extent of the processing course (C0) performed so far.

[0231] 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 (C0).

[0232] Meanwhile, the option display screen (D200) among the screens (D1) output from the output unit (110) according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below.

[0233] First, the clothing treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a first treatment device (10) as described above, and the first treatment device (10) includes a first cabinet (11), a first drum (13), an output unit (110), and an input unit (120).

[0234] The first drum (13) is provided to be rotatable within the first cabinet (11) to accommodate clothing, the output unit (110) is provided in the first cabinet (11) to output a screen (D1), and the input unit (120) is provided in the first cabinet (11) to receive a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen (D1).

[0235] In addition, the first processing device (10) may include the aforementioned tub and heating unit (30). The tub is provided inside the cabinet, and the drum is installed inside so as to be rotatable, and can accommodate water. The heating unit (30) is provided inside the cabinet, and can provide heated air inside the drum.

[0236] Meanwhile, Fig. 14 illustrates a process of outputting an option display screen (D200) through a course selection screen (D20) according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 14(a) is a course selection screen (D20) in which course entities (D103) of a plurality of washing and drying courses (C13) are displayed according to a washing and drying mode (M13), and Fig. 14(b) is an option display screen (D200) converted from the course selection screen (D20) of Fig. 14(a).

[0237] In one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of treatment courses (C0) for treating clothing may be provided. The output unit (110) may output a course selection screen (D20) on which the plurality of treatment courses (C0) are displayed so that they can be selected through the input unit (120).

[0238] The output unit (110) can output the option display screen (D200) of the processing course (C0) when the processing course (C0) is selected through the input unit (120) in the course selection screen (D20). A plurality of options can be displayed on the option display screen (D200).

[0239] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the treatment course (C0) may be configured with multiple user-adjustable options. These options may be provided to the user to adjust the conditions for each operation of the treatment course (C0), such as the amount of wash water, the number of rinse cycles, and the number of spin cycles in the case of the washing course (C11).

[0240] For the drying course (C12), options for controlling the drying level or the amount of clothing, etc., may be provided. The control unit (70) may predetermine user-adjustable options for each course, and the control unit (70) may control the output unit (110) to display the options on the option display screen (D200) so that the user can select them.

[0241] The option display screen (D200) may include the aforementioned mode selection object (D51), and the mode selection object (D51) may be displayed to indicate the current mode of the clothing treatment device (1). For example, the user may check whether the current mode of the first treatment device (10) is the washing mode (M11) or the drying mode (M12) through the mode selection object (D51). A detailed description of the mode selection object (D51) will be provided later.

[0242] The option display screen (D200) may include the course object (D103) described above. The user can easily check which course options the current option display screen (D200) displays by checking the course name (D104) displayed in the course object (D103) of the option display screen (D200).

[0243] The above course object (D103) can be displayed so that it can be selected by the user, and the output unit (110) can output a screen before the option display screen (D200) is output when the course object (D103) is selected on the option display screen (D200).

[0244] The option display screen (D200) may include a screen termination object (D53). The form in which the screen termination object (D53) is displayed on the screen may vary and may differ from screen to screen. Fig. 14(b) illustrates a screen termination object (D53) including an 'X' shape to indicate that the option display screen (D200) has ended, as an example of the present invention.

[0245] In one embodiment of the present invention, the course object (D103) of the option display screen (D200) can be displayed so that it can be selected by the user, and when the user selects the course object (D103), the output unit (110) can output the course selection screen (D20).

[0246] Additionally, the screen end object (D53) of the option display screen (D200) can be displayed so that it can be selected by the user.

[0247] When the screen termination object (D53) of the above option display screen (D200) is input, the output unit (110) can output the previous screen of the above option display screen (D200).

[0248] In one embodiment of the present invention, when the screen termination object (D53) is selected, the output unit (110) can re-output the screen immediately before the option display screen (D200) is displayed, for example, the course selection screen (D20).

[0249] Accordingly, the user can input the course object (D103) or / and the end object (D53) to return to the screen immediately preceding the option display screen (D200).

[0250] Meanwhile, the option display screen (D200) may display options that are set to be pre-adjustable by the control unit (70) for the corresponding processing course (C0). An option display area (D201) in which the above options are displayed may be defined in the option display screen (D200).

[0251] Meanwhile, Fig. 15 illustrates a process of outputting an option setting screen (D250) from an option display screen (D200) in one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 15(a) is an option display screen (D200) in which multiple options are displayed for selection, and Fig. 15(b) is an option setting screen (D250) in which one of the options in Fig. 15(a) is selected and output.

[0252] Referring to Figure 15, the option display screen (D200) may display multiple options in a selectable state (T1) where each option can be selected. However, in some cases, some or all of the multiple options may be displayed in a non-selectable state (T2) where they cannot be selected by the user. A detailed description of the display of the non-selectable state (T2) of options will be provided below.

[0253] Meanwhile, the option display screen (D200) may include an option switching object (D210). The option switching object (D210) may be a means for displaying multiple options on the screen by dividing them. For example, the option display screen (D200) may display first options (D202) belonging to one group among multiple options, and when the option switching object (D210) is selected by the user, the second option (D203) among the multiple options, not the first option (D202), may be displayed.

[0254] The first option (D202) and the second option (D203), which are displayed by switching each other in the option display area (D201) through the above option switching object (D210), can be displayed so that they can be selected through the input unit (120).

[0255] Meanwhile, the output unit (110) can output an option setting screen (D250) that can change the setting value of the first option (D202) or the second option (D203) when the first option (D202) or the second option (D203) is selected on the option display screen (D200).

[0256] That is, when any one of the options displayed in a selectable state (T1) on the option display screen (D200) is selected, the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) so that an option setting screen (D250) according to any one of the above is output.

[0257] In the option setting screen (D250), option values ​​(D251) for each of the above options can be displayed so that they can be selected. For example, when the first option (D202) or the second option (D203) is selected in the option display screen (D200), multiple option values ​​(D251) of the first option (D202) or the second option (D203) can be displayed so that they can be selected through the input unit (120) in the option setting screen (D250).

[0258] Option values ​​(D251) for any one option may be pre-stored in the control unit (70). Specifically, a plurality of options may be pre-set in the control unit (70) to each include a plurality of option values ​​(D251), and any one of the plurality of option values ​​(D251) may be determined as a set value.

[0259] In the present invention, the setting value of an option is any one of a plurality of option values ​​(D251) for the corresponding option, and the processing course (C0) can be performed to fulfill a condition according to the setting value for the corresponding option.

[0260] For example, as an option for the washing course (C11), the rinse cycle option may be set to one of a plurality of option values ​​(D251) corresponding to the rinse cycle, such as 1, 2, 3, etc., and the control unit (70) may perform the washing course (C11) so as to perform rinsing for the number of times determined by the set value of the rinse cycle option.

[0261] The options displayed on the option display screen (D200) may be displayed to indicate their respective setting values. FIG. 15(a) illustrates an example of the present invention in which the rinse cycle option of the standard course performed in the washing and drying mode (M13) is displayed to indicate a setting value of '2 times'.

[0262] A user can change the setting value for any one option through the option setting screen (D250). The option setting screen (D250) displays multiple option values ​​(D251) for any one option selected in the option display screen (D200), and the multiple option values ​​(D251) can be displayed so that the current setting value and the rest are distinguished.

[0263] Figure 15(b) illustrates a business card with an option value (D251) corresponding to the current setting value and the remainder having different values. However, the distinction between the setting value and the remainder need not be limited as described above; a separate object indicating the setting value may be displayed, or the colors may be different.

[0264] In the option setting screen (D250), the user can select any one of the plurality of option values ​​(D251) and determine the setting value for the corresponding option. The control unit (70) can set the option value (D251) selected by the user in the option setting screen (D250) as the setting value for the corresponding option.

[0265] Meanwhile, the output unit (110) can output the option display screen (D200) when any one of the plurality of option values ​​(D251) is selected on the option setting screen (D250). That is, the screen (D1) of the output unit (110) can be switched from the option display screen (D200) and can be switched to the option display screen (D200) when any one of the option values ​​(D251) is selected by the user on the output option setting screen (D250).

[0266] In one embodiment of the present invention, when any one of the option values ​​(D251) displayed on the option setting screen (D250) is selected, the output unit (110) can re-output the screen (D1) immediately before outputting the option setting screen (D250).

[0267] In addition, the option setting screen (D250) may include a screen termination object (D53), and when the screen termination object (D53) is selected, the output unit (110) may output the screen (D1) immediately before the option setting screen (D250) is output again.

[0268] If the user does not want to change the setting value of the corresponding option, he / she can select the option value (D251) displayed as the current setting value or select the screen termination object (D53) to terminate the output of the option setting screen (D250). Fig. 15(b) illustrates the option setting screen (D250) in which a screen termination object (D53) including an arrow shape is displayed.

[0269] One embodiment of the present invention allows a user to conveniently check the setting values ​​of various options for a corresponding processing course (C0) without separate button operation through an option display screen (D200).

[0270] Additionally, one can conveniently change the setting value of an option by selecting one of the options on the option display screen (D200) and using the option setting screen (D250). For reference, the aforementioned indicator (D110) may continue to be displayed on the option display screen (D200) and the option setting screen (D250).

[0271] Meanwhile, Fig. 16 illustrates a process of outputting a mode selection screen (D50) from a course selection screen (D20) in one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 16(a) illustrates a course selection screen (D20) on which the aforementioned mode selection object (D51) is displayed, and Fig. 16(b) illustrates a mode selection screen (D50) on which the mode selection object (D51) is selected and output.

[0272] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) can be operated in any one of a plurality of modes. For example, the control unit (70) can control the first processing device (10) according to any one of a plurality of preset modes.

[0273] The control unit (70) may be arranged to perform different processing courses (C0) in multiple modes. For example, the first processing device (10) may be operated in any one of the washing mode (M11), the drying mode (M12), and the washing / drying mode (M13), and in the washing mode (M11), the washing courses (C11) among the multiple processing courses (C0) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20), in the drying mode (M12), the drying courses (C12) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20), and in the washing / drying mode (M13), the washing / drying courses (C13) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20).

[0274] A user can change the mode currently being performed by the control unit (70) by selecting a mode selection object (D51) on the course selection screen (D20). For example, the first processing device (10) can operate in any one of a plurality of modes including a first mode and a second mode, and a mode selection object (D51) for displaying the first mode and the second mode so that they can be selected can be displayed on the course selection screen (D20).

[0275] The user can easily change the mode currently being performed by the first processing device (10) or the control unit (70) by selecting the desired mode from among the multiple modes output by selecting the mode selection object (D51) on the course selection screen (D20).

[0276] The multiple modes displayed by selecting the mode selection object (D51) can be displayed in various forms. For example, the multiple modes can be displayed on the screen (D1) including text indicating each mode, such as the name of the mode.

[0277] The mode selection object (D51) may be displayed including the name or shape of the currently selected and executing mode. The user can easily identify the currently executing mode through the name, etc. indicated by the mode selection object (D51) on the course selection screen (D20), etc.

[0278] Referring to Fig. 15(b), in one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit (110) can output a mode selection screen (D50) when the mode selection object (D51) is selected by a user command. The mode selection screen (D50) can display the plurality of modes so that they can be selected.

[0279] The mode selection screen (D50) may be output as a replacement for the previous screen (D1), for example, the course selection screen (D20), or may be output in an overlapping manner on the previous screen (D1). The mode selection screen (D50) output in an overlapping manner may be output so that the previous screen (D1) is projected, and in this case, the user can determine what the previous screen (D1) was through the screen projected on the mode selection screen (D50).

[0280] In the case where the clothing treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a second treatment device (20) together with a first treatment device (10), a mode selection screen (D50) may display a plurality of modes selectable in the first treatment device (10) as well as the second treatment device (20) so that they can be selected together.

[0281] It may be understood as an object corresponding to the second processing device (20), rather than directly referring to the second processing device (20) in the structural concept displayed on the screen. That is, when an object representing the second processing device (20) is selected on the mode selection screen (D50), control of the second processing device (20) may proceed, and the output unit (110) may output a screen for the second processing device (20).

[0282] However, for the convenience of explanation, in the following, the object displayed corresponding to the second processing device (20) on the screen (D1) is referred to as the second processing device (20).

[0283] A mode selection screen (D50) may display a selection marker (D52) indicating a mode currently being performed by the control unit (70), for example, a mode related to the screen (D1) output from the output unit (110).

[0284] In addition, a screen exit object (D53) for exiting the mode selection screen (D50) and returning to the previous screen (D1) may be included, and if the user does not want to change the mode, the user can select the screen exit object (D53) to call up the previous screen (D1) again.

[0285] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the processing course (C0) may be provided in multiple numbers and may include multiple 1-1 courses and multiple 1-2 courses. The control unit (70) may perform any one of the multiple 1-1 courses in the first mode and any one of the multiple 1-2 courses in the second mode.

[0286] The above control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) so that the plurality of first-first courses are displayed on the course selection screen (D20) in the first mode, and the plurality of first-second courses are displayed on the course selection screen (D20) in the second mode.

[0287] For example, the first mode may be the washing and drying mode (M13) of the first treatment device (10), and the second mode may be the washing mode (M11) or drying mode (M12) of the first treatment device (10). The 1-1 course may be the washing and drying course (C13) among the first courses (C1) of the first treatment device (10), and the 1-2 course may be the washing course (C11) or drying course (C12).

[0288] In the first mode corresponding to the washing and drying mode (M13), the 1-1 course corresponding to the washing and drying course (C13) may be displayed for selection on the course selection screen (D20), and in the second mode corresponding to the washing mode (M11), the 1-2 course corresponding to the washing course (C11) may be displayed for selection on the course selection screen (D20).

[0289] The above 1-1 course and the 1-2 course are each stored in multiple numbers in the control unit (70), and the control unit (70) can perform any one of the multiple 1-1 courses selected through the course selection screen (D20) in the first mode, and can perform any one of the multiple 1-2 courses selected through the course selection screen (D20) in the second mode.

[0290] Meanwhile, Fig. 17 illustrates an option display screen (D200) output from each of a plurality of modes that can be performed in the first processing device (10). Fig. 17(a) is an option display screen (D200) for one washing course (C11) according to the washing mode (M11), Fig. 17(b) is an option display screen (D200) for one drying course (C12) according to the drying mode (M12), and Fig. 17(c) is an option display screen (D200) for one washing / drying course (C13) according to the washing / drying mode (M13).

[0291] The above-mentioned mode selection object (D51) can be displayed on the option display screen (D200), and the user can easily check the currently executing mode through the letters or shapes indicated by the mode selection object (D51).

[0292] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, multiple processing courses (C0) may have different settable or adjustable options. For example, the clothing processing courses (C0) may be provided in multiple numbers and include a 1-1 course and a 1-2 course. In the 1-1 course, only the first option (D202) among the multiple options may be adjustable, and in the 1-2 course, only the second option (D203) different from the first option (D202) may be adjustable.

[0293] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the option display screen (D200) may display only the first option (D202) or only the second option (D203) among a plurality of options. The type of options displayed on the option display screen (D200) may change depending on the corresponding processing course (C0).

[0294] For example, the first option (D202) may correspond to a washing option. For example, the first option (D202) may correspond to a rinse option for setting the number of rinse cycles for clothing. The treatment course (C0) for which the first option (D202) is displayed may be a washing course (C11) or a washing / drying course (C13).

[0295] The second option (D203) may correspond to a drying option. The second option (D203) may correspond to a drying level option for setting the drying level of clothing. The treatment course (C0) in which the second option (D203) is displayed may be a drying course (C12) or a washing / drying course (C13).

[0296] Alternatively, the 1-1 course may allow both the first option (D202) and the second option (D203) to be set by the user, while the 1-2 course may allow only the first option (D202) or the second option (D203) to be set. That is, the 1-1 course may allow the user to set both the first option (D202) and the second option (D203), while the 1-2 course may allow the user to set either the first option (D202) or the second option (D203) and not the other.

[0297] Specifically, both the first option (D202) and the second option (D203) may be displayed on the option display screen (D200) for at least some of the plurality of courses. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, both the first option (D202) and the second option (D203) may be displayed on the option display screen (D200) depending on the processing course (C0).

[0298] The above 1-1 course may correspond to a washing and drying course (C13) in which the washing and drying processes of clothing are performed sequentially. The first option (D202) may correspond to a washing option for setting the washing process, and the second option (D203) may correspond to a drying option for setting the drying process.

[0299] Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 17(c), in one embodiment of the present invention, the option display screen (D200) may include an option switching object (D210). The option switching object (D210) may be displayed so that it can be selected by the user, and when the user selects the option switching object (D210), the options displayed on the option display screen (D200) may be changed to other options.

[0300] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the number of options that can be set for the processing course (C0) may vary, and when the number of options is large, a large number of options may not all be expressed in the limited size of the option display area (D201).

[0301] Accordingly, in one embodiment of the present invention, only some of the plurality of options are displayed in the option display area (D201) of the option display screen (D200), and by changing the options displayed in the option display area (D201) through selection of the option switching object (D210), the plurality of options can all be effectively displayed in the option display area (D201) of a limited size.

[0302] Grouping of options that have a substitutive relationship with each other through the option switching object (D210) can be accomplished in various ways. For example, the number of options that can be displayed at one time in the option display area (D201) is predetermined, and after a predetermined number of options are displayed in the option display area (D201) among multiple options, when the option switching object (D210) is selected, options that were not displayed until just before can be displayed.

[0303] Alternatively, multiple options may be distinguished based on their characteristics and their display may be determined through an option switching entity (D210). For example, among multiple options, a first option (D202) having a first characteristic and a second option (D203) having a second characteristic may be distinguished from each other and displayed alternately.

[0304] For example, the first option (D202) may correspond to a washing option and the second option (D203) may correspond to a drying option, and in the option display screen (D200) according to the washing and drying course (C13), only one of the first option (D202) and the second option (D203) may be displayed in the option display area (D201), and the other may be displayed in the option display area (D201) by selection of the option switching object (D210).

[0305] In this way, one embodiment of the present invention displays a plurality of options on an option display screen (D200) by separating them in various ways, and allows the options displayed on the option display screen (D200) to be conveniently changed through an option switching object (D210).

[0306] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the option display screen (D200) for some of the plurality of processing courses (C0) may include the option switching object (D210), and the option display screens (D200) for the remaining may not include the option switching object (D210).

[0307] For example, the option switching object (D210) may be displayed on the option display screen (D200) of the 1-1 course among the plurality of processing courses (C0), and the option switching object (D210) may not be displayed on the option display screen (D200) of the 1-2 course among the plurality of processing courses (C0).

[0308] Specifically, some of the plurality of processing courses (C0) may require an option switching entity (D210) because they have a large number or type of adjustable options, but the rest of the plurality of processing courses (C0) may have a small number of adjustable options so that they can be displayed as a whole in the option display area (D201), or only options corresponding to a single type can be set, so that an option switching entity (D210) may not be required.

[0309] Accordingly, in one embodiment of the present invention, the option switching object (D210) can be displayed only on the option display screen (D200) of a specific processing course (C0).

[0310] Meanwhile, the above-described 1-1 course and 1-2 course may be related to the above-described operation mode (M1). For example, the control unit (70) may control the output unit (110) so that the option switching object (D210) is displayed on the option display screen (D200) output in the first mode among the above-described 1st mode and 2nd mode, and so that the option switching object (D210) is not displayed on the option display screen (D200) output in the second mode.

[0311] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first mode may be a washing and drying mode (M13), and the second mode may be a washing mode (M11) or a drying mode (M12). The 1-1 course may be a washing and drying course (C13), and the 1-2 course may be a washing course (C11) or a drying course (C12).

[0312] Specifically, referring to FIG. 17(c), the washing and drying course (C13) can be performed to include both the washing cycle corresponding to the washing course (C11) and the drying cycle corresponding to the drying course (C12), and thus both the washing option and the drying option can be adjusted.

[0313] In this case, only one of the washing option and drying option may be displayed on the option display screen (D200), and when the option switching object (D210) is selected, the target displayed in the option display area (D201) may be changed.

[0314] However, referring to Fig. 17(a) or Fig. 17(b), the washing course (C11) or the drying course (C12) can be set in relation to only one of the washing option and drying option, respectively. In this case, the washing option may be the first option (D202) and the drying option may be the second option (D203).

[0315] Accordingly, only the first option (D202) corresponding to the washing option may be displayed on the option display screen (D200) for the washing course (C11), and only the second option (D203) corresponding to the drying option may be displayed on the option display screen (D200) for the drying course (C12). In addition, the option switching object (D210) may not be displayed on the option display screen (D200) of the washing course (C11) and the drying course (C12).

[0316] However, the distinction between mode 1 / mode 2, course 1-1 / course 1-2, and option 1 (D202) / option 2 (D203) is explained with a focus on the differences between washing, drying, and washing and drying for convenience of explanation, but it is not necessary to distinguish based on these criteria, and the distinction can be defined in various ways as needed.

[0317] Meanwhile, FIG. 18 illustrates an example in which options displayed on an option display screen (D200) are changed through an option switching object (D210) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0318] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit (110) can output an option display screen (D200) on which a first option (D202) or a second option (D203) for a clothing treatment course (C0) is displayed, and an option switching object (D210) can be displayed on the option display screen (D200) so that it can be selected through the input unit (120).

[0319] As shown in the above drawing 18(a), when the option display screen (D200) displays the first option (D202) and the option switching object (D210) is selected, the second option (D203) may be displayed in place of the first option (D202), as shown in the above drawing 18(b).

[0320] The first options (D202) and the second options (D203) may be determined to be different from each other as a whole or only partially. Fig. 18 illustrates an option display screen (D200) for a washing and drying course (C13) as an embodiment of the present invention, and when the option switching object (D210) is selected while the washing options corresponding to the first option (D202) are displayed, the drying options corresponding to the second option (D203) are displayed.

[0321] The option conversion object (D210) may include a character or shape representing the first option (D202) and a character or shape representing the second option (D203). In addition, the option conversion object (D210) may include a shape or the like that allows the characters or shapes representing the first option (D202) and the second option (D203) to be distinguished from each other.

[0322] Fig. 18 illustrates an option switching object (D210) including a first part (D212) representing a first option (D202) and a second part (D213) representing a second option (D203), and including a partial partition bar (D211) that divides the first part (D212) and the second part (D213).

[0323] The option switching object (D210) can be displayed to distinguish which option is currently displayed on the option display screen (D200). For example, the option switching object (D210) can be displayed in different colors or with different brightness in the first part (D212) and the second part (D213).

[0324] According to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 18(a) illustrates a first option (D202) being displayed on an option display screen (D200), and a first part (D212) corresponding to the first option (D202) being displayed with a brightness brighter than a second part (D213).

[0325] Fig. 18(a) illustrates a second option (D203) being displayed on an option display screen (D200), and a second part (D213) corresponding to the second option (D203) being displayed with a brighter brightness than the first part (D212).

[0326] In a case where both washing and drying options are required to be set, such as in a washing and drying course (C13), one embodiment of the present invention displays only one of the washing and drying options on the option display screen (D200), but when the option switching object (D210) is selected, the object displayed on the option display screen (D200) is changed, thereby efficiently displaying a plurality of options on a limited screen (D1) size, and also effectively improving usability by displaying the characteristics of the options in a differentiated manner.

[0327] Meanwhile, FIG. 19 illustrates an option display screen (D200) being output on a course progress screen (D30) according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19(a) is a course progress screen (D30) indicating that a washing and drying course (C13) is in progress, and FIG. 19(b) is an option display screen (D200) output while the washing and drying course (C13) is in progress.

[0328] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) in which progress information of the processing course (C0) is displayed while the processing course (C0) is being performed and a course object (D103) representing the processing course (C0) is displayed so that it can be selected.

[0329] An administrative description (D107) indicating the currently ongoing administrative process according to the processing course (C0) may be displayed on the course object (D103) of the course progress screen (D30). When the course object (D103) is selected on the course progress screen (D30), the option display screen (D200) may be output, in which the first option (D202) and the second option (D203) are displayed so that they cannot be selected.

[0330] Specifically, one embodiment of the present invention can output an option display screen (D200) by selecting a course object (D103) of a course progress screen (D30) even while a processing course (C0) is being performed, and option information of the corresponding processing course (C0) can be confirmed through the option display screen (D200). During the progress of the processing course (C0), the course object (D103) of the option display screen (D200) can also include the administrative description (D107).

[0331] However, since the above processing course (C0) is already in progress, changing the options may not be possible in principle. Accordingly, the options on the option display screen (D200) displayed while the processing course (C0) is in progress may be displayed as not selectable (T2).

[0332] That is, in the option display screen (D200) output before the execution of the processing course (C0), the first option (D202) and the second option (D203) may be displayed so as to be selectable, and in the option display screen (D200) output during the execution of the processing course (C0), the first option (D202) and the second option (D203) may be displayed so as to be unselectable.

[0333] Objects displayed on the screen (D1) output from the output unit (110) so as to be selectable can be displayed so as to be distinguished between a selectable state (T1) and a non-selectable state (T2), and the two can be distinguished by differences in brightness, color, shape, etc.

[0334] However, even if the processing course (C0) is in progress, the option switching object (D210) displayed on the option display screen (D200) may be displayed in a selectable state (T1). Accordingly, the user can conveniently distinguish and check the information of the first option (D202) and the information of the second option (D203).

[0335] Meanwhile, the output unit (110) can output the course progress screen (D30) again when the screen end object (D53) or the course object (D103) of the option display screen (D200) output in the execution state of the processing course (C0) is selected.

[0336] Meanwhile, FIG. 20 illustrates a process of outputting an option display screen (D200) during a pause of a processing course (C0) according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20(a) is a course progress screen (D30) outputted while the processing course (C0) is in progress, FIG. 20(b) is a course selection screen (D20) outputted while the processing course (C0) is paused, and FIG. 20(c) is an option display screen (D200) outputted while the processing course (C0) is paused.

[0337] Referring to FIG. 20, in one embodiment of the present invention, the processing course (C0) currently in progress can be put into a pause state by operating the execution button (140). That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the execution button (140) can be a means for commanding execution before the processing course (C0) is in progress, and can be a means for commanding pause while the processing course (C0) is in progress.

[0338] As described above, while the processing course (C0) is in progress, the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) indicating information about the processing course (C0). However, when the execution button (140) is operated during the output of the course progress screen (D30) and the processing course (C0) is put into a pause state, the output unit (110) can output a course selection screen (D20) indicating a plurality of processing courses (C0) according to the corresponding operation mode (M1).

[0339] The course selection screen (D20) output in the paused state of the processing course (C0) displays the course object (D103) representing the currently paused processing course (C0) as the execution target (D120), and the course object (D103) may include an administrative description (D107) indicating that the processing course (C0) is paused.

[0340] Meanwhile, in the course selection screen (D20) where the course object (D103) representing the paused processing course (C0) is displayed as the execution target (D120), course objects (D103) representing other processing courses (C0) in addition to the paused processing course (C0) may also be displayed.

[0341] If a user inputs a user command to display a course object (D103) of another processing course (C0) as an execution target (D120) on a course selection screen (D20) displayed in a paused state of a processing course (C0), for example, by sliding the screen (D1) to position another processing course (C0) as an execution target (D120), the paused processing course (C0) can be completely canceled.

[0342] Meanwhile, the user can display the option display screen (D200) by selecting the course object (D103) representing the processing course (C0) in a paused state on the course selection screen (D20). Multiple options can be displayed in a selectable state (T1) on the option display screen (D200). That is, in the paused state of the processing course (C0), the first option (D202) and the second option (D203) on the option display screen (D200) can be displayed so as to be selectable.

[0343] In the option display screen (D200) output during the execution of the processing course (C0), the options are displayed in a non-selectable state (T2), and in the option display screen (D200) output during the pause state of the processing course (C0), the options can be displayed in a selectable state (T1).

[0344] Furthermore, the user can switch the processing course (C0) to a pause state by operating the execution button (140) on the option display screen (D200) displayed during the execution of the processing course (C0), and multiple options on the option display screen (D200) can be switched from a non-selectable state (T2) to a selectable state (T1).

[0345] In addition, when the screen termination object (D53) is selected through the input unit (120) in the above option display screen (D200), the output unit (110) can again output the course selection screen (D20) in which the plurality of processing courses (C0) are displayed so that they can each be selected.

[0346] Meanwhile, FIG. 21 illustrates a process in which a simultaneous screen (D40), an option display screen (D200), and a course selection screen (D20) are switched to each other in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0347] Fig. 21(a) shows a simultaneous screen (D40) output while the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are each performing a processing course (C0), and Fig. 21(b) shows an option display screen (D200) output while the first processing course (C0) and the second processing course (C0) are being performed.

[0348] In addition, FIG. 21(c) illustrates an option display screen (D200) output when the first course (C1) of the first processing device (10) is in a paused state and the second course (C2) of the second processing device (20) is in progress, and FIG. 21(d) illustrates a first course selection screen output when the first course (C1) of the first processing device (10) is in a paused state and the second course (C2) of the second processing device (20) is in progress.

[0349] Referring to Fig. 21, as described above, a garment treatment device (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a second treatment device (20) in addition to a first treatment device (10). The first treatment device (10) may include the first cabinet (11) and the first drum (13).

[0350] The second processing device (20) may include a second cabinet (21) and a second drum (23) that is rotatably installed inside the second cabinet (21) to accommodate clothing. However, the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may be defined within a single cabinet. For example, the first cabinet (11) and the second cabinet (21) may be replaced with a single integrated cabinet.

[0351] Meanwhile, the first processing device (10) performs the first course (C1) of the processing course (C0), the second processing device (20) performs the second course (C2) of the processing course (C0), and the output unit (110) can output a simultaneous screen (D40) displaying progress information of the first course (C1) and progress information of the second course (C2) while the first course (C1) and the second course (C2) are each being performed.

[0352] The simultaneous screen (D40) can be output when the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) each perform the processing course (C0). After the user gives a command to perform the first course (C1) through the first course selection screen of the first processing device (10), the user selects the second processing device (20) through the mode selection object (D51) on the first course progress screen where the progress information of the first course (C1) is displayed, and commands the performance of the second course (C2) through the second course selection screen, thereby giving a command to perform the first course (C1) and the second course (C2) simultaneously.

[0353] The simultaneous screen (D40) may include a first area (D41) in which information about the first course (C1) of the first processing device (10) is displayed, and a second area (D42) in which information about the second course (C2) of the second processing device (20) is displayed. The simultaneous screen (D40) may include a partition bar that divides the first area (D41) and the second area (D42).

[0354] In the first area (D41), a mode selection object (D51) indicating the operation mode (M1) of the first processing device (10) may be displayed, and a course object (D103) indicating the first course (C1) may be displayed. In the second area (D42), a mode selection object (D51) indicating the second processing device (20) may be displayed, and a course object (D103) indicating the second course (C2) may be displayed.

[0355] Additionally, a first setting object (D1021) for outputting a setting screen of a first processing device (10) may be displayed in the first area (D41), and a second setting object (D1022) for outputting a setting screen of a second processing device (20) may be displayed in the second area (D42).

[0356] The indicator (D110) may be displayed in each of the first area (D41) and the second area (D42), or may be displayed in only one of the first area (D41) and the second area (D42).

[0357] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the simultaneous screen (D40) displays a course object (D103) representing the first course (C1) and a course object (D103) representing the second course (C2), respectively, and the output unit (110) can output the option display screen (D200) of the first course (C1) when the course object (D103) representing the first course (C1) is selected. That is, the first option display screen can be output.

[0358] Likewise, when a course object (D103) representing the second course (C2) is selected on the simultaneous screen (D40), the option display screen (D200) of the second course (C2) can be output. That is, the second option display screen can be output.

[0359] The user can command the control unit (70) to pause the first course (C1) or the second course (C2) by operating the execution button (140) while the first option display screen or the second option display screen is displayed.

[0360] For example, a user can select a course object (D103) of the first course (C1) on the simultaneous screen (D40) to display the first option display screen, and then operate the execution button (140) to command the pause state of the first course (C1) and the progress state of the second course (C2).

[0361] In addition, the user can command the pause state of the second course (C2) and the progress state of the first course (C1) by selecting the course object (D103) of the second course (C2) on the simultaneous screen (D40) to display the second option display screen and then operating the execution button (140).

[0362] Meanwhile, as described above, the first option display screen and the second option display screen can display options in a selectable state (T1) or a non-selectable state (T2) depending on the operation of the execution button (140).

[0363] Additionally, the above option display screen (D200) may display a screen termination object (D53) that can be selected through the input unit (120).

[0364] While the first course (C1) and the second course (C2) are each being performed, the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) on which progress information of the first course (C1) is displayed when the screen end object (D53) is selected on the option display screen (D200) of the first course (C1).

[0365] That is, when the screen end object (D53) of the option display screen (D200) is selected while the first course (C1) is in progress, the first course progress screen showing the progress information of the first course (C1) can be output. After a certain period of time has elapsed since the first course progress screen is output, the output unit (110) can output the simultaneous screen (D40) again.

[0366] Meanwhile, in a state where the first course (C1) is paused and the second course (C2) is being performed, the output unit (110) can output a course selection screen (D20) in which the first course (C1) is displayed so that it can be selected when the screen end object (D53) is selected on the option display screen (D200) of the first course (C1).

[0367] That is, when the screen end object (D53) of the option display screen (D200) is selected while one of the plurality of first courses (C1) is paused during execution, a first course selection screen can be output in which the plurality of first courses (C1) are displayed so that they can be selected.

[0368] As described above, when a course object (D103) representing a processing course (C0) in a paused state is selected in the first course selection screen, the output unit (110) can output an option display screen (D200) for the processing course (C0) in a paused state.

[0369] 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 1; A first drum that is rotatable and accommodates clothing inside the first cabinet; An output unit provided in the first cabinet above to output a screen; and An input unit provided in the first cabinet and configured to receive a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen; The above output section outputs an option display screen that displays the first option or the second option for the clothing processing course. In the above option display screen, the option switching object is displayed so that it can be selected through the input section. The above option display screen is a garment processing device in which, when the option switching object is selected while the first option is displayed, the second option is displayed instead of the first option.

2. In paragraph 1, The above processing course includes a 1-1 course capable of setting the first option and the second option, and a 1-2 course capable of setting either the first option or the second option. The above option display screen of the above 1-1 course displays the above option switching object, A clothing processing device in which the option switching object is not displayed on the option display screen of the above 1-2 courses.

3. In paragraph 2, Further comprising a control unit provided inside the cabinet to control the output unit and perform the processing course; The above 1-1 course and the above 1-2 course are each stored in multiple copies in the control unit, The above control unit In the first mode, any one of the plurality of 1-1 courses is performed, and in the second mode, any one of the plurality of 1-2 courses is performed, A garment treatment device that controls the output unit so that the option switching object is displayed on the option display screen output in the first mode among the first mode and the second mode, and so that the option switching object is not displayed on the option display screen output in the second mode.

4. In paragraph 1, The above treatment course corresponds to a washing and drying course in which the washing and drying processes of clothes are performed continuously. The above first option corresponds to a washing option for setting the washing process, The above second option is a clothing treatment device corresponding to a drying option for setting the above drying process.

5. In paragraph 1, The above processing course is provided in multiple stages, A garment treatment device in which the output unit outputs a course selection screen in which the plurality of processing courses are displayed so that they can be selected through the input unit, and when the processing course is selected through the input unit on the course selection screen, the option display screen of the processing course is output.

6. In paragraph 1, In the option display screen displayed before the execution of the above processing course, the first option and the second option are displayed so that they can be selected. A garment treatment device in which the first option and the second option are displayed as unselectable on the option display screen output during the execution of the above processing course.

7. In paragraph 6, The above output section In the state where the above processing course is being performed, a course progress screen is output in which the progress information of the above processing course is displayed and a course object representing the above processing course is displayed so that it can be selected. A clothing processing device that outputs the option display screen in which the first option and the second option are displayed as unselectable when the course object is selected on the course progress screen.

8. In paragraph 7, A garment treatment device in which, in a pause state of the above processing course, the first option and the second option of the above option display screen are displayed so as to be selectable.

9. In paragraph 1, The above option display screen displays screen exit objects that can be selected through the above input section. The above output unit is a clothing processing device that outputs a screen before the above option display screen is output when the above screen termination object is selected on the above option display screen.

10. In paragraph 1, A garment treatment device including an option display screen, wherein the first option or the second option is displayed, and a course object indicating the processing course.

11. In paragraph 10, The above output unit is a clothing processing device that outputs a screen before the above option display screen is output when the above course object is selected on the above option display screen.

12. In paragraph 1, A garment treatment device in which the output section outputs an option setting screen that allows changing the setting value of the first option or the second option when the first option or the second option is selected on the option display screen.

13. In paragraph 12, The above output unit is a garment processing device that outputs the option display screen when any one of the plurality of option values ​​is selected in the option setting screen.

14. In paragraph 1, A first processing device including the first cabinet and the first drum; and A second processing device including a second cabinet and a second drum rotatably installed inside the second cabinet to accommodate clothing; The first processing device performs the first course among the processing courses, and the second processing device performs the second course among the processing courses. The above output unit is a clothing treatment device that outputs a simultaneous screen displaying progress information of the first course and progress information of the second course.

15. In paragraph 14, In the above simultaneous screen, a course object representing the first course and a course object representing the second course are each displayed, The above output unit is a clothing processing device that outputs the option display screen of the first course when a course object representing the first course is selected.

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