Laundry treatment apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a laundry treatment apparatus comprising: a first treatment apparatus including a first accommodation unit in which laundry is accommodated; a second treatment apparatus including a second accommodation unit in which laundry is accommodated; an output unit that is provided in the first treatment apparatus or the second treatment apparatus and outputs a screen; and an input unit that is provided in the first treatment apparatus or the second treatment apparatus and receives a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen, wherein the first treatment apparatus is operated in any one of a plurality of operation modes providing different treatment courses for treating laundry, and a mode selection entity for displaying the plurality of operation modes of the first treatment apparatus and the second treatment apparatus on the screen is displayed on the output unit so as to be selectable.

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, when the amount of laundry is large or different processing processes, such as washing and drying processes, are to be performed simultaneously, multiple processing devices for processing clothes may be used.

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

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

[0013] The control panel may be equipped with an output section for displaying a screen. Accordingly, the first processing unit and the second processing unit of the related document may provide different information through their respective output sections.

[0014] However, when the first processing device and the second processing device perform independent processing processes, outputting information through the output units of each of the first processing device and the second processing device may be inconvenient because the user must check multiple output units, and since each processing device has a separate output unit, the manufacturing process may increase and the design of the control panel may become complicated.

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

[0016] Furthermore, when the first treatment device and / or the second treatment device are operated through one of multiple modes, such as a washing mode for washing and a drying mode for drying, the user may have difficulty easily understanding the selection of the mode and the selection of the device, and may experience confusion regarding the selection.

[0017] Therefore, it is an important task in this technical field to conveniently select multiple processing devices through a single output unit even without a separate button, and further to effectively select multiple modes that can be performed in a single processing device to perform an efficient clothing processing process.

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

[0019] In addition, embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a garment treatment device capable of effectively selecting a plurality of treatment devices even without separate buttons.

[0020] In addition, embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a garment treatment device capable of effectively treating garments through multiple modes in one treatment device.

[0021] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment treatment device that can perform a garment treatment process by conveniently selecting one of a plurality of modes even without a separate button.

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

[0023] The output section outputs a mode selection screen in which the above multiple modes and second processing devices are displayed for selection, so that the user can conveniently select any one mode or device, thereby allowing the user to conveniently control the garment processing device even without a separate physical button.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0034] In the above mode selection screen, the second processing device can be displayed separately from the plurality of operation modes by a distinction mark placed between the plurality of operation modes.

[0035] The above mode selection screen is output so as to overlap with the previous screen output from the output section before the above mode selection screen is output, and at least some areas may have transparency so that the previous screen is projected.

[0036] In the above mode selection screen, a pre-selection marker may be displayed on an object corresponding to the screen immediately before the mode selection screen is output among the plurality of operation modes and the second processing device.

[0037] The above mode selection object may be displayed including at least one of the names and shapes of the plurality of operation modes and the second processing device. The plurality of operation modes and the second processing device may be displayed with a selectable state and a non-selectable state respectively.

[0038] The above-described plurality of operating modes and the second processing device may be displayed with different brightness in the selectable state and the non-selectable state, respectively. The above-described plurality of operating modes and the second processing device may be displayed in a course progress state and a non-progress state while performing a garment processing course, respectively.

[0039] The above mode selection screen can be output with an operating marker placed on a target corresponding to the course progress status among the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device.

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

[0041] While the first processing device is performing a processing course according to any one of the plurality of operation modes, the remaining plurality of operation modes may be displayed as not being selectable.

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

[0043] When the first processing device is performing a processing course and the second processing device is before performing a processing course, if the mode selection object is selected on the course progress screen for the first processing device, the plurality of operation modes may be displayed in a course progress state or a non-selectable state, and the second processing device may be displayed in a selectable state.

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

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

[0046] The above simultaneous screen may include a first area where information of the first processing device is displayed and a second area where information of the second processing device is displayed and is positioned separately from the first area.

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

[0048] The above mode selection screen can be output in the entire area including the first area and the second area. The mode selection object can be displayed in each of the first area and the second area.

[0049] When the mode selection object of the first area is selected, a selection marker may be displayed on the plurality of operation modes displayed on the screen and the operation mode being performed by the first processing device among the second processing devices.

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

[0051] When the mode selection object of the above simultaneous screen is selected, the plurality of operation modes may be displayed in a course progress state or a non-selectable state, and the second processing device may be displayed in a course progress state.

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

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

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

[0055] In a state where the pairing of the first processing device and the second processing device is not completed, the output unit can output a notification message notifying that the pairing is not completed when the second processing device displayed through the mode selection object is selected.

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

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

[0058] Meanwhile, in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first treatment device may be operated in one of a plurality of operating modes in which different treatment courses are provided to the user, and the output unit may output a mode selection screen in which one of the plurality of operating modes and the second treatment device is displayed so that it can be selected.

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

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

[0061] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a garment treatment device capable of effectively selecting a plurality of treatment devices even without a separate button.

[0062] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a garment treatment device capable of effectively treating garments through multiple modes in one treatment device.

[0063] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a garment treatment device that can perform a garment treatment process by conveniently selecting one of a plurality of modes even without a separate button.

[0064] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] 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.

[0066] FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the communication relationship of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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.

[0069] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a second treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] 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.

[0071] Figure 8 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a control relationship of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] Figure 9 is a drawing showing a control panel of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] Figure 10 is a conceptual diagram showing the operation process of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a start screen among the screens output from the output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] 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.

[0076] 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.

[0077] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a mode selection screen in which a mode selection object is selected and output in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing a course selection screen for each mode of the first processing device and a course selection screen of the second processing device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing a process in which a course selection screen of a second processing device is output while a course of a first processing device is in progress in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a process in which a course progress screen of a first processing device is output through a mode selection object among simultaneous screens in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] FIG. 18 is a drawing showing a preset selection marker of a mode selection screen output from a simultaneous screen in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing a pairing notification message requesting connection with a second processing device is output to an output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0083] FIG. 20 is a drawing showing a connection failure message output from a second processing device paired to an output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0084] 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.

[0085] 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.

[0086] In this specification, duplicate descriptions of identical components are omitted.

[0087] 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.

[0088] Additionally, the terms used herein are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0089] Also, in this specification, singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0090] 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.

[0091] 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'.

[0092] 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).

[0093] 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).

[0094] 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.

[0095] 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.

[0096] 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.

[0097] 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.

[0098] 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.

[0099] 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.

[0100] 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.

[0101] 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).

[0102] 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).

[0103] 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.

[0104] 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.

[0105] 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).

[0106] 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.

[0107] 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.

[0108] A first tub (12) and a first receiving portion for receiving clothes 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.

[0109] The first tub (12) may include a first tub opening facing the first clothing input port (18). Accordingly, clothing that a user opens the first door (19) and inputs through the first clothing input port (18) may pass through the first clothing input port (18) and the first tub opening and be accommodated inside the first tub (12).

[0110] The first receiving portion is provided within the first cabinet (11) and can accommodate clothing. The first receiving portion may be provided in various forms. For example, the first receiving portion may correspond to a basket-shaped portion provided within the first door (19), a first drum (13) provided within the first tub (12), etc., and may be provided in multiple forms.

[0111] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first clothing receiving portion may include a first drum (13). The first drum (13) may be provided rotatably within the first tub (12). One embodiment of the present invention may further include a first driving unit (14), and the first drum (13) may be connected to the first driving unit (14) to receive rotational force.

[0112] The first drum (13) can accommodate clothing within it. The first drum (13) may include a first drum (13) opening facing the first tub opening. Accordingly, clothing that a user inserts through the first clothing input port (18) can be accommodated within the first drum (13) through the first tub opening and the first drum (13) opening.

[0113] 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.

[0114] 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.

[0115] 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).

[0116] 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.

[0117] 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.

[0118] 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).

[0119] 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.

[0120] 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.

[0121] 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.

[0122] Meanwhile, FIG. 3 conceptually illustrates an information exchange method of a clothing treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0123] 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.

[0124] 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).

[0125] 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.

[0126] 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).

[0127] 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).

[0128] 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.

[0129] 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.

[0130] 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).

[0131] The first processing device (10) may include the first cabinet (11), the first tub (12), the first drum (13) corresponding to the first receiving portion, etc., as described above. The second processing device (20) may include, separately from the first processing device (10), the second cabinet (21), the second tub (22), the second drum (23) corresponding to the second receiving portion, etc.

[0132] 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).

[0133] 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 a washing course, a drying course, and a washing-drying course.

[0134] 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. Alternatively, the first treatment device (10) and the second treatment device (20) may each be a washing machine capable of performing a washing course or a dryer capable of performing a drying course.

[0135] Alternatively, at least one of the first treatment device (10) and the second treatment device (20) may be a washing / drying machine capable of performing a washing cycle, a drying cycle, and a washing / drying cycle. For example, the first treatment device (10) illustrated in FIG. 4 may be a washing / drying machine, and the second treatment device (20) may be a washing machine.

[0136] If the first treatment device (10) or the second treatment device (20) is provided to be capable of performing a drying course, it may include the aforementioned heater, and if it is provided to be capable of performing a washing course, it may include the aforementioned detergent supply unit and water supply unit.

[0137] 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).

[0138] 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).

[0139] 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.

[0140] 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).

[0141] 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.

[0142] 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.

[0143] 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).

[0144] 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).

[0145] 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.

[0146] 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.

[0147] 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).

[0148] 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 receiving portion.

[0149] A second receiving portion is provided within the second cabinet (21) to receive clothing. The second receiving portion may be provided in various forms. For example, the second receiving portion may correspond to a basket-shaped portion provided within the second door (29), a second drum (23) provided within the second tub (22), etc., and may be provided in multiple forms.

[0150] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second receiving portion may include a second drum (23). A space for receiving the device drawer (40) may be formed inside the second cabinet (21), and a second tub (22) and a second drum (23) may be provided inside the device drawer (40). A second clothing input port (28) for inserting clothing may be provided on the upper surface of the device drawer (40).

[0151] 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.

[0152] 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.

[0153] 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).

[0154] 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.

[0155] 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).

[0156] 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).

[0157] 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).

[0158] 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).

[0159] 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).

[0160] 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.

[0161] 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).

[0162] 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).

[0163] 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).

[0164] 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).

[0165] 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.

[0166] 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).

[0167] 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.

[0168] 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).

[0169] Additionally, the control unit (70) may be defined as a plurality of units that are distinguished from a control processing perspective.

[0170] 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.

[0171] 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.

[0172] 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.

[0173] 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).

[0174] 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.

[0175] 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.

[0176] The output unit may output various types of information, such as auditory information and visual information, to provide the user with information. For example, the output unit may include a speaker that outputs sound to provide information, and may also include a screen output device that outputs a screen (D1) to provide information to the user.

[0177] Hereinafter, the output unit (110) is described based on a form that includes a display for convenience of explanation and is designed to output the screen (D1). However, it is to be understood that the output unit may further include the aforementioned speaker, etc.

[0178] 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).

[0179] 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.

[0180] 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 displaying option information of the processing course (C0), an option setting screen 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.

[0181] Meanwhile, multiple screens (D1) distinguished according to the information displayed may be distinguished again according to the processing device. For example, the course selection screen (D20) may be distinguished into a first course selection screen (D20) displaying the first course (C1) of the first processing device (10) and a second course selection screen (D20) displaying the second course (C2) of the second processing device (20).

[0182] The course progress screen (D30) may include a first course progress screen (D30) that displays progress information of the first course (C1) and a second course progress screen (D30) that displays progress information of the second course (C2).

[0183] 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.

[0184] 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).

[0185] 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.

[0186] 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, and the input unit (120) can receive a user command for the user to select any one of the displays on the screen (D1).

[0187] 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).

[0188] In one embodiment of the present invention, the input unit (120) and the output unit (110) may each be provided in one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20). In addition, the input unit (120) and the output unit (110) may together be provided in one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0189] 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.

[0190] 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).

[0191] 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).

[0192] 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.

[0193] 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).

[0194] 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).

[0195] 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).

[0196] 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).

[0197] 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).

[0198] 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).

[0199] 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.

[0200] 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).

[0201] 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).

[0202] 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.

[0203] 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).

[0204] 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).

[0205] 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.

[0206] 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).

[0207] 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).

[0208] Additionally, in the course selection process (P2), various options for the course can be adjusted by the user. The output unit (110) can output an option display screen for providing option information in the course selection process (P2). Additionally, the output unit (110) can output an option setting screen for changing the setting value of one of the options of the course currently being performed in the course selection process (P2).

[0209] When the aforementioned execution button (140) is operated in a state where one of the processing courses (C0) is the execution target 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.

[0210] 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).

[0211] 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).

[0212] 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 the screen (D1) output from the output unit (110) when the garment treatment device (1) is initially powered on. The welcome screen may include various phrases and images to create a sense of familiarity with the user or to inform of the power-on.

[0213] Fig. 12 illustrates an example of a course selection screen (D20). The course selection screen (D20) may display the name of the processing course (C0) to be performed among multiple processing courses (C0).

[0214] 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.

[0215] The user can set any one of the multiple processing courses (C0) displayed on the course selection screen (D20) to be the target of execution by a user command through the input unit (120) described above.

[0216] In the course selection screen (D20), multiple course objects (D103) can be arranged along one direction. For example, multiple course objects (D103) can be arranged along the width direction, height direction, or diagonal direction of the cabinet (11).

[0217] On one side and / or the other side of the performance target, a course object (D103) other than the performance target may be placed. Among the multiple course objects (D103), the performance target may be displayed to have a larger size than the rest.

[0218] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 12, a plurality of processing courses (C0) are displayed on the course selection screen (D20), and one of them has a larger size than the rest and can be positioned in the center to be displayed as a target for execution. The user can change the processing course (C0) to be executed by operating the input unit (120), for example, by inputting a touch signal for sliding the output unit (110).

[0219] 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.

[0220] Additionally, the course object (D103) may include a different color or image from the remaining portion of the screen (D1) excluding the course object (D103).

[0221] 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.

[0222] 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 on which option information of the corresponding processing course (C0) is displayed is output.

[0223] The user can select a course object (D103) to display the above option display screen, and change the setting value for one of the multiple options displayed on the above option display screen.

[0224] In the above output unit (110), a mode selection object (D51) for displaying a plurality of modes that can be selected from the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) on the screen (D1) can be displayed so that they can be selected.

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

[0226] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) and / or the second processing device (20) can be operated in at least one mode.

[0227] For example, the first treatment device (10) may operate in any one of the washing mode (M11) in which a washing course (C11) for washing clothes is performed, the drying mode (M12) in which a drying course (C12) is performed, and the washing / drying mode (M13) in which a washing / drying course (C13) is performed. The second treatment device (20) may also operate in at least one mode.

[0228] When the second processing device (20) is operated in a single mode, the mode selection object (D51) can be displayed to display the plurality of operation modes of the first processing device (D1) and the second processing device (20) on the screen.

[0229] 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.

[0230] 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.

[0231] 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.

[0232] 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).

[0233] 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.

[0234] 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).

[0235] When a course view object (D101) is selected by a user, the output unit (110) can display on the screen a number of processing courses (C0) that can be provided to the user according to the current mode, in a number greater than the course selection screen (D20).

[0236] For example, when a course view object (D101) is selected, the output unit (110) can display all of the currently available processing courses (C0) for selection. If the number of processing courses (C0) is excessively large, the processing courses (C0) may be displayed on the screen in the form of multiple pages.

[0237] Meanwhile, a setting object (D102) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20). When the setting object (D102) is selected by the user, a setting screen for setting the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) may be displayed on the screen.

[0238] 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.

[0239] The indicators (D110) displayed on the screen 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.

[0240] 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 on the course selection screen (D20), or when the execution button (140) is operated on the option display screen 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).

[0241] 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.

[0242] 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).

[0243] Meanwhile, FIG. 14 illustrates a screen (D1) of an output unit (110) switching from a course selection screen (D20) to a mode selection screen (D50) according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14(a) illustrates a first course selection screen (D20) in which a washing and drying course (C13) of a first treatment device (10) in which a washing and drying mode (M13) is selected is displayed, and FIG. 14(b) illustrates a mode selection screen (D50) in which a mode selection object (D51) is selected and output in the first course selection screen (D20).

[0244] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first processing device (10) and a second processing device (20) as described above. The first processing device (10) may include a first drum (13) in which clothes are accommodated, and the second processing device (20) may include a second drum (23) in which clothes are accommodated.

[0245] The first treatment device (10) and the second treatment device (20) can each perform a clothing treatment process under the control of the control unit (70). For example, the control unit (70) can control the first driving unit (14) to rotate the first drum (13) and perform the first course (C1) among the plurality of treatment courses (C0), and can control the second driving unit (24) to rotate the second drum (23) and perform the second course (C2) among the plurality of treatment courses (C0).

[0246] The output unit (110) may be provided in the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) to output the screen (D1). However, the output unit (110) may be provided separately outside the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) or may be provided in another processing device.

[0247] The input unit (120) is provided in the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) and can receive a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen (D1). The input unit (120) may also be provided separately outside the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) or may be provided in another processing device.

[0248] As described above, the input unit (120) may be provided in the output unit (110) to detect a user's touch signal on the screen (D1), and in this case, a user command according to the touch signal may be transmitted to the control unit (70).

[0249] The screen (D1) output through the output unit (110) may include the course selection screen (D20) described above. The course selection screen (D20) may display a plurality of processing courses (C0) for processing clothing as one of the plurality of screens (D1).

[0250] Meanwhile, the first processing device (10) may be operated in any one of a plurality of operation modes (M1) in which different processing courses (C0) are displayed on the course selection screen (D20). The plurality of operation modes (M1) may include, for example, a first mode, a second mode, etc.

[0251] The control unit (70) can provide the user with different processing courses (C0) in the first mode and the second mode. That is, the course selection screen (D20) can display different processing courses (C0) in the first mode and the second mode so that the user can select them.

[0252] Specifically, the first processing device (10) can perform a plurality of first courses (C1) corresponding to some of the plurality of processing courses (C0), can perform at least one 1-1 course corresponding to some of the plurality of first courses (C1) in the first mode, and can perform at least one 1-2 course corresponding to some of the plurality of first courses (C1) in the second mode.

[0253] The user can select the operation mode (M1) of the first treatment device (10) as needed to perform a desired treatment course (C0). For example, the first mode may correspond to the washing mode (M11) of the first treatment device (10), and in the washing mode (M11), the first treatment device (10) can perform a washing course (C11) of clothes through the control of the control unit (70). In the washing mode (M11), a plurality of washing courses (C11) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20).

[0254] The above second mode may correspond to the drying mode (M12) of the first processing device (10), and the first processing device (10) may perform a drying course (C12) of clothes through the control of the control unit (70) in the drying mode (M12). In the drying course (C12), a plurality of drying courses (C12) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20).

[0255] One embodiment of the present invention provides a user with various processing courses (C0) by having the first processing device (10) operate in one of a plurality of operating modes (M1). That is, the user can select a desired operating mode (M1) for the first processing device (10) and perform the required processing course (C0).

[0256] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) can be operated in one of a plurality of operating modes (M1) in which different processing courses (C0) are provided.

[0257] The above output unit can output a selection screen in which one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) is selected and one of the plurality of operation modes (M1) is selected. The selection screen may be the mode selection screen (D50) described above.

[0258] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, not only can an object for outputting information and receiving a command from a user be selected through the output unit (110) among the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) in the selection screen, but also an operation mode (M1) for the object can be selected.

[0259] Meanwhile, Fig. 14(b) shows that the second processing device (20) operates in a single operation mode, and only one operation mode indicated as the second processing device (20) is displayed on the mode selection screen (D50).

[0260] However, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second processing device (20) can also operate in multiple operating modes like the first processing device (10), and for convenience of explanation, an example in which the second processing device (20) operates in a single operating mode is described below as shown in FIG. 14(b).

[0261] In one embodiment of the present invention, a mode selection object (D51) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20). When the mode selection object (D51) is selected, a plurality of operation modes (M1) for the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may be displayed on the screen for selection.

[0262] The above mode selection object (D51) may be displayed so that it can be selected by the user on the course selection screen (D20). For example, the user may select the mode selection object (D51) through the input unit (120), and when the mode selection object (D51) is selected, the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) may be displayed so that they can be selected on the screen (D1) of the output unit (110).

[0263] Here, the second processing device (20) displayed on the screen means an object for selecting the second processing device (20) as a target to be operated by receiving a user command. However, for the convenience of explanation, the selection object of the second processing device (20) is referred to as the second processing device (20) displayed on the screen.

[0264] The user can select a mode selection object (D51) and select one of the displayed multiple operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20), thereby outputting a course selection screen (D20) according to the object from the output unit (110).

[0265] Accordingly, one embodiment of the present invention not only allows a user to use the first processing device (10) in multiple operating modes (M1) through one output unit (110), but also allows a user to select either the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), so that convenience of use can be greatly improved.

[0266] In the course selection screen (D20), the mode selection object (D51) may be displayed including the name of one of the operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) currently selected. Fig. 14(a) illustrates the course selection screen (D20) of the first processing device (10) operating in the washing and drying mode (M13), and the mode selection object (D51) is output including the phrase 'washing and drying' to indicate the name of the washing and drying mode (M13).

[0267] However, the mode selection object (D51) does not necessarily have to express the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) in letters, and may be expressed in the form of shapes or icons corresponding to each of the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20). That is, the mode selection object (D51) may be displayed including a shape representing one of the operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) currently selected.

[0268] One embodiment of the present invention provides a user with the ability to select a plurality of operation modes (M1) for a first processing device (10) and a second processing device (20) through a screen (D1), and at the same time, provides information on a current control target and a target output to an output unit (110) through a mode selection object (D51), thereby allowing the user to conveniently determine what the current control target is.

[0269] Meanwhile, the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) can be displayed on the screen in various ways. For example, the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to additionally display the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) on the course selection screen (D20).

[0270] In addition, when the mode selection object (D51) is selected, the output unit (110) may output a mode selection screen (D50) in which the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) are output, unlike the previous screen. Fig. 14(b) illustrates a mode selection screen (D50) output by switching from the course selection screen (D20).

[0271] Referring to FIG. 14(b), in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) is operated in one of a plurality of operation modes (M1) in which different processing courses (C0) are provided to the user, and the output unit (110) can output a mode selection screen (D50) in which one of the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) is displayed so that it can be selected.

[0272] In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) output on the mode selection screen (D50) can be aligned along one direction. The plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) can be displayed in a list or as icons, and the alignment direction can be parallel to the arrangement direction of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0273] For example, the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may be arranged along a vertical direction approximately perpendicular to the ground. The first processing device (10) may be arranged above the second processing device (20). The first processing device (10) may be mounted on the second processing device (20).

[0274] In response to this, a plurality of operation modes (M1) and a second processing device (20) may be displayed aligned along the vertical direction on the mode selection screen (D50). In addition, the plurality of operation modes (M1) that can be performed on the first processing device (10) may be displayed above the second processing device (20).

[0275] Meanwhile, in the mode selection screen (D50), a plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) may be displayed separately from each other. For example, the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) may be spaced apart from each other to form a blank area between them so that they may be distinguished from each other. A distinction mark (D90) may be positioned between the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) to distinguish them.

[0276] The above-mentioned dividing mark (D90) may have various shapes. For example, the dividing mark (D90) may have a bar shape arranged between a plurality of operating modes (M1) and the second processing device (20). The dividing mark (D90) may have a bar shape extending along the width direction of the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20).

[0277] The above output unit (110) can output the mode selection screen (D50) when the mode selection object (D51) is selected. As described below, the mode selection object (D51) can be displayed on a screen other than the course selection screen (D20), and the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) so that the mode selection screen (D50) is output when the selection of the mode selection object (D51) is input by the user.

[0278] Meanwhile, the mode selection screen (D50) may be output completely separately from the previous screen, or may be output in a form overlapping the previous screen as illustrated in Fig. 14(b). That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the mode selection screen (D50) may be output overlapping the course selection screen (D20), and the course selection screen (D20) may have transparency so that it can be identified to the user.

[0279] Accordingly, the previous screen, for example, the course selection screen (D20), may be displayed in a blurred form in the background of the mode selection screen (D50). The mode selection screen (D50) may have various transparency levels. In one embodiment of the present invention, the user can easily identify the previous screen through the mode selection screen (D50) having transparency.

[0280] Meanwhile, as described above, the plurality of operation modes (M1) may include a first mode, a second mode, a third mode, etc., and the first mode may be a washing mode (M11), the second mode may be a drying mode (M12), and the third mode may be a washing and drying mode (M13).

[0281] In the washing mode (M11), the first treatment device (10) can perform a washing course (C11) for washing clothes by the control unit (70), in the drying mode (M12), the first treatment device (10) can perform a drying course (C12) for drying clothes, and in the washing and drying mode (M13), the first treatment device (10) can perform a washing and drying course (C13) in which washing and drying of clothes are performed continuously.

[0282] In one embodiment of the present invention, when the first treatment device (10) is operable in the washing mode (M11), the first treatment device (10) may include a first tub (12) that receives water and a first detergent supply unit (16) that is connected to the tub and supplies detergent to the tub, etc., in which the first drum (13) is installed rotatable therein to perform the washing course (C11).

[0283] When the first processing device (10) is operable in the drying mode (M12), the first processing device (10) may include a heating unit (30) for providing heated air inside the first drum (13). This structural inclusion relationship may be equally applied to the second processing device (20).

[0284] A screen termination object (D53) may be displayed on the mode selection screen (D50) so that it can be selected by the user. When the screen termination object (D53) is selected, the output unit (110) may re-output the screen that was output immediately before the mode selection screen (D50) was output.

[0285] The above screen termination object (D53) can be positioned below the mode selection screen (D50), that is, below the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20). The screen termination object (D53) can be aligned in one direction with the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20). However, the position of the screen termination object (D53) is not necessarily limited as above, and can be positioned at the corner of the mode selection screen (D50).

[0286] Meanwhile, FIG. 15 illustrates a plurality of operation modes (M1) displayed through the mode selection object (D51) and each course selection screen (D20) according to selection of the second processing device (20).

[0287] Fig. 15(a) is a course selection screen (D20) in which the washing mode (M11) is selected and output to the output unit (110), Fig. 15(b) is a course selection screen (D20) in which the drying mode (M12) is selected and output, Fig. 15(c) is a course selection screen (D20) in which the washing and drying mode (M13) is selected and output, and Fig. 15(d) is a course selection screen (D20) in which the second processing device (20) is selected and output.

[0288] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first treatment device (10) can operate in any one of the operation modes (M1) of the washing mode (M11), the drying mode (M12), and the washing / drying mode (M13).

[0289] Washing courses (C11) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20) output in the washing mode (M11), drying courses (C12) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20) output in the drying mode (M12), washing and drying courses (C13) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20) output in the washing and drying mode (M13), and processing courses (C0) that can be performed in the second processing device (20) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20) output according to the selection of the second processing device (20).

[0290] The above washing course (C11), drying course (C12), and washing / drying course (C13) may correspond to the first course (C1), and the first course (C1) and the second course (C2) may be distinguished in that the target devices on which they are performed are different.

[0291] Even if the above washing course (C11), drying course (C12), and washing / drying course (C13) have the same name, they may include different processes. For example, among the multiple washing courses (C11), the standard course may include a water supply process, a detergent supply process, a spin-drying process, etc., and among the multiple drying courses (C12), the standard course may exclude the water supply process, etc., and include a drying process. Among the multiple washing / drying courses (C13), the standard course may include a drying process in addition to the water supply process, etc.

[0292] That is, the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to provide the user with a course selection screen (D20) in which different courses are displayed depending on the target selected from among multiple operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20).

[0293] Meanwhile, switching between course selection screens (D20) displaying different courses can be achieved by selecting a target different from the current display target among multiple operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) after selecting the mode selection object (D51).

[0294] For example, if the mode selection object (D51) is selected by the user on the course selection screen (D20) where the washing course (C11) is displayed as in Fig. 15(a) and then the drying mode (M12) is selected, a course selection screen (D20) where the drying course (C12) is displayed as in Fig. 15(b) may be output instead of the course selection screen (D20) of the washing course (C11).

[0295] That is, when the drying mode (M12) displayed through the mode selection object (D51) is selected on the course selection screen (D20) where the plurality of washing courses (C11) are displayed, the output unit (110) can output the course selection screen (D20) where the plurality of drying courses (C12) are displayed instead of the plurality of washing courses (C11).

[0296] In addition, for example, when the second treatment device (20) is selected after the mode selection object (D51) is selected by the user in the course selection screen (D20) where the washing course (C11) is displayed, as in FIG. 15(a), a course selection screen (D20) where the treatment course (C0) of the second treatment device (20) is displayed may be output as in FIG. 15(d) instead of the course selection screen (D20) of the washing course (C11).

[0297] That is, when the second processing device (20) is selected by selecting the mode selection object (D51) on the course selection screen (D20) that displays the processing course (C0) performed in any one of the plurality of operation modes (M1), the output unit (110) can output the course selection screen (D20) that displays the plurality of processing courses (C0) performed in the second processing device (20).

[0298] Meanwhile, FIG. 16 illustrates a state in which a mode selection screen (D50) is output from a course progress screen (D30) of one of the multiple operation modes (M1) of the first processing device (10), the second processing device (20) is selected, and the course selection screen (D20) of the second processing device (20), i.e., the second course selection screen (D20), is output.

[0299] Fig. 16(a) is a course progress screen (D30) that displays progress information of a washing course (C11) performed in the washing mode (M11), Fig. 16(b) is a mode selection screen (D50) in which a mode selection object (D51) of the course progress screen (D30) is selected and output, and Fig. 16(c) is a course selection screen (D20) of the second processing device (20) in which the second processing device (20) of the mode selection screen (D50) is selected and output.

[0300] Referring to FIG. 16, in one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) that displays progress information of a processing course (C0) being performed in the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20).

[0301] Additionally, the mode selection object (D51) may be displayed on the course progress screen (D30). The mode selection object (D51) displayed on the course progress screen (D30) may have the same characteristics as the mode selection object (D51) of the course selection screen (D20) described above.

[0302] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first treatment device (10) and a second treatment device (20), and the clothing treatment process of the first treatment device (10) and the clothing treatment process of the second treatment device (20) may be performed simultaneously.

[0303] In order to operate the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) simultaneously, the user can perform the processing course (C0) through the course selection screen (D20) of either the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), and then output the other course selection screen (D20) through the mode selection object (D51) to perform the processing course (C0).

[0304] Meanwhile, the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) displayed on the mode selection screen (D50) can be displayed as being separately selected (T1) and not selected (T2).

[0305] The selectable state (T1) means a state in which a screen (D1) displaying information on the corresponding operation mode (M1) or the second processing device (20) can be output through the user's selection, and the non-selectable state (T2) means a state in which the screen (D1) for the corresponding operation mode (M1) or the second processing device (20) cannot be output, and thus the display cannot be selected.

[0306] For example, when the first processing device (10) is performing a processing course (C0) according to one of the plurality of operation modes (M1), the remaining of the plurality of operation modes (M1) may be displayed as a non-selectable state (T2).

[0307] That is, when a processing course (C0) according to one of the multiple operation modes (M1) selectable in the first processing device (10) is already being executed, the processing course (C0) according to the remaining operation modes (M1) cannot be performed, and therefore, in this case, the remaining operation modes (M1) may correspond to a non-selectable state (T2).

[0308] The multiple operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) displayed through the mode selection object (D51) can be expressed in various ways as being selectable (T1) and not selectable (T2).

[0309] Referring to Fig. 16(b), in one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) can be displayed with different brightness in the selectable state (T1) and the non-selectable state (T2), respectively.

[0310] For example, selectable objects may be displayed with a brighter brightness than non-selectable objects. However, the distinction between selectable and non-selectable objects need not necessarily be based on a difference in brightness; they may be distinguished by different colors or additional markers, as needed.

[0311] Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 16, the process for a user to control a second processing device (20) while performing a processing course (C0) of a first processing device (10) is described as follows.

[0312] First, as shown in Fig. 16(a), the user can select one of the multiple operation modes (M1) for the first processing device (10) and operate the execution button (140) to command execution of the processing course (C0) of the corresponding operation mode (M1).

[0313] As an example, Fig. 16(a) shows a course progress screen (D30) of a washing course (C11) output to an output unit (110) in which the first processing device (10) performs a washing course (C11) according to a washing mode (M11). The mode selection object (D51) may be displayed including characters to indicate the washing mode (M11).

[0314] Figure 16(b) shows a mode selection screen (D50) in which a mode selection object (D51) is selected and output from the course progress screen (D30).

[0315] In the mode selection screen (D50), among the multiple operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20), the target displayed in the previous screen can be displayed so as to be distinguished from the rest.

[0316] For example, a preset marker (D52) may be displayed on an object that was displayed on the previous screen among the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20). That is, before the mode selection screen (D50) is output among the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20), an object corresponding to the previous screen may be displayed with a preset marker (D52) on the mode selection screen (D50). In Fig. 16(b), a preset marker (D52) is displayed on the washing mode (M11), which is an object displayed in Fig. 16(a).

[0317] In addition, in the mode selection screen (D50) output while the washing course (C11) according to the washing mode (M11) is in progress as shown in Fig. 16(a), the washing mode (M11) is displayed as a course progress state indicating that the corresponding treatment course (C0) is being performed, and the rest may be displayed as a non-progress state.

[0318] That is, in the mode selection screen (D50), the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) can be displayed in a course progress state and a non-progress state while performing the clothing processing course (C0).

[0319] For example, the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) may each have different shapes in the course progress state and the non-progress state.

[0320] In Fig. 16(b), an operating marker (D54) is additionally displayed to indicate the course execution status for the target corresponding to the course progress status, and the operating marker (D54) is not present for the rest. However, the distinction between the course progress status and the non-progress status does not necessarily have to be made through the operating marker (D54), and it is sufficient if a difference in expression that can be identified by the user is made.

[0321] Meanwhile, the mode washing screen of Fig. 16(b) is displayed in a state where the washing course (C11) according to the washing mode (M11) is being executed, and therefore, the washing mode (M11) among the multiple operation modes (M1) is displayed in a state where it cannot be selected (T2). However, the second treatment device (20) is not in a state where the treatment course (C0) is being executed, and therefore, it is displayed in a state where it can be selected (T1).

[0322] For reference, when the washing mode (M11) is selected again in Fig. 16(b), the screen returns to the course progress screen (D30) of the washing course (C11) by the washing mode (M11), i.e., the course progress screen (D30) shown in Fig. 16(a).

[0323] Fig. 16(c) shows a course selection screen (D20) output by selecting the second processing device (20) in the mode selection screen (D50) of Fig. 16(b).

[0324] When the second processing device (20) displayed through the mode selection object (D51) is selected on the course progress screen (D30) for the first processing device (10), the output unit (110) can output a course selection screen (D20) on which a plurality of processing courses (C0) performed in the second processing device (20) are displayed.

[0325] That is, when the first processing device (10) is performing a processing course (C0) and the second processing device (20) is before performing the processing course (C0), if the mode selection object (D51) is selected on the course progress screen (D30) for the first processing device (10), the plurality of operation modes (M1) may be displayed in a course progress state (T3) or a non-selectable state (T2), and the second processing device (20) may be displayed in a selectable state (T1).

[0326] When the second processing device (20) is selected in the mode selection screen (D50), the course selection screen (D20) of the second processing device (20) can be output. That is, the user can select any one of the multiple operation modes (M1) for the first processing device (10) and command it to perform the processing course (C0), and by selecting the second processing device (20) using the mode selection object (D51) in the course progress screen (D30) of the first processing device (10), the course selection screen (D20) of the second processing device (20) can be output.

[0327] By selecting and issuing an execution command for one of the processing courses (C0) on the course selection screen (D20) of the second processing device (20), the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) can simultaneously execute different processing courses (C0).

[0328] Meanwhile, FIG. 17 illustrates a process of switching from a simultaneous screen (D40) output to an output unit (110) to a course progress screen (D30) in which progress information for one processing course (C0) is output through a mode selection object (D51) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0329] Fig. 17(a) is a simultaneous screen (D40) output by the output unit (110) in a state where the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are simultaneously performing the processing course (C0), Fig. 17(b) is a mode selection screen (D50) output through the mode selection object (D51) displayed on the simultaneous screen (D40), and Fig. 17(c) is a course progress screen (D30) of the washing and drying course (C13) output when the washing and drying mode (M13) is selected on the mode selection screen (D50).

[0330] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit (110) can output a simultaneous screen (D40). The simultaneous screen (D40) can display progress information of the processing course (C0) being performed in each of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0331] Specifically, when both the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are performing the processing course (C0), the output unit (110) can output a simultaneous screen (D40) that shows the progress information of the first course (C1) being performed in the first processing device (10) and the second course (C2) being performed in the second processing device (20).

[0332] In the simultaneous screen (D40), the course object (D103) of the first course (C1) being performed in the first processing device (10) and the course object (D103) of the second course (C2) being performed in the second processing device (20) can be respectively displayed. The characteristics of the course object (D103) are the same as the characteristics of the course object (D103) in the course progress screen (D30) described above.

[0333] A first area (D41) and a second area (D42) may be defined in the simultaneous screen (D40). Information regarding the first processing device (10) may be displayed in the first area (D41), and information regarding the second processing device (20) may be displayed in the second area (D42).

[0334] Figure 17(a) illustrates a first area (D41) and a second area (D42) being distinguished by a boundary line indicating the boundary between the first area (D41) and the second area (D42).

[0335] An indicator (D110) related to the first processing device (10) may be displayed in the first area (D41), and an indicator (D110) related to the second processing device (20) may be displayed in the second area (D42). However, if necessary, the indicator (D110) may be displayed in only one of the first area (D41) and the second area (D42).

[0336] In the first area (D41), a first setting object (D1021) for setting the first processing device (10) among the aforementioned setting objects (D102) may be displayed, and in the second area (D42), a second setting object (D1022) for setting the second processing device (20) among the aforementioned setting objects (D102) may be displayed.

[0337] When the first setting object (D1021) is selected, the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to output a first setting screen displaying a plurality of setting items for setting the first processing device (10).

[0338] When the second setting object (D1022) is selected, the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to output a second setting screen displaying multiple setting items for setting the second processing device (20).

[0339] Meanwhile, the mode selection object (D51) may be displayed on the simultaneous screen (D40). The mode selection object (D51) displayed on the simultaneous screen (D40) may exist as a single object, or may be displayed in the first area (D41) and the second area (D42) as shown in Fig. 17(a).

[0340] In this case, the mode selection object (D51) displayed in the first area (D41) may be displayed to indicate the operation mode (M1) of the first processing device (10), and the mode selection object (D51) displayed in the second area (D42) may be displayed to indicate the second processing device (20).

[0341] Meanwhile, when the mode selection object (D51) of the simultaneous screen (D40) is selected as in Fig. 17(b), the plurality of operation modes (M1) may be displayed as a course progress state (T3) or a non-selectable state (T2), and the second processing device (20) may be displayed as a course progress state (T3).

[0342] Specifically, as described above, in the mode selection screen (D50), the target for which the current processing course (C0) is being performed can be displayed as a course progress state through an operating marker (D54), etc., and the rest can be displayed as a non-progress state.

[0343] In addition, when a processing course (C0) according to any one of the plurality of operation modes (M1) as described above is being performed, the remaining plurality of operation modes (M1) may be displayed in a non-selectable state (T2). However, in the mode selection screen (D50), the second processing device (20) may always be displayed in a selectable state (T1).

[0344] In Fig. 17(b), the washing and drying course (C13) according to the washing and drying mode (M13) is being performed, and thus the washing mode (M11) and the drying mode (M12) are each displayed as not being selectable (T2). However, the washing and drying mode (M13) and the second treatment device (20), in which the current treatment course (C0) is being performed, are each displayed as being selectable (T1).

[0345] Referring to Fig. 17(c), when the second processing device (20) is selected and displayed by selecting the mode selection object (D51) of the simultaneous screen (D40), the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) that displays progress information on the processing course (C0) of the second processing device (20) excluding information on the processing course (C0) of the first processing device (10).

[0346] Likewise, when the operation mode (M1) selected in the first processing device (10) among the above mode selection entities (D51), for example, the washing and drying mode (M13) in FIG. 17(c), is selected, the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) that displays progress information for the washing and drying course (C13) excluding the processing course (C0) of the second processing device (20).

[0347] The user can select either the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) through the mode selection object (D51) on the simultaneous screen (D40) to output a course progress screen (D30) on which only the progress information of the corresponding processing course (C0) is displayed.

[0348] Additionally, the user can command the stop of the processing course (C0) on the first course progress screen (D30) for the first processing device (10) or the second course progress screen (D30) for the second processing device (20).

[0349] Meanwhile, after a course progress screen (D30) in which only one of the processing courses (C0) is displayed is output on the output unit (110) while the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are each performing a processing course (C0), the output unit (110) can output a simultaneous screen (D40) again after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

[0350] One embodiment of the present invention can provide the user with progress information for each of the processing course (C0) of the first processing device (10) and the processing course (C0) of the second processing device (20) at once through a simultaneous screen (D40).

[0351] In addition, by outputting the course progress screen (D30) of only one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) through the mode selection object (D51) of the simultaneous screen (D40), the progress information of the processing course (C0) can be checked in a wider area, and a stop, etc. can be conveniently commanded for each processing course (C0).

[0352] Meanwhile, Fig. 18 illustrates a mode selection screen (D50) that is output by selecting a mode selection object (D51) of a simultaneous screen (D40). Fig. 18(a) illustrates two mode selection objects (D51) displayed on a simultaneous screen (D40), Fig. 18(b) illustrates a mode selection screen (D50) that is output by selecting a mode selection object (D51) of a first area (D41) where information of a first processing device (10) is output, and Fig. 18(c) illustrates a mode selection screen (D50) that is output by selecting a mode selection object (D51) of a second area (D42).

[0353] Referring to FIG. 18, in one embodiment of the present invention, the simultaneous screen (D40) may include the first area (D41) and the second area (D42) described above, and a mode selection object (D51) may be displayed in each of the first area (D41) and the second area (D42).

[0354] The first region (D41) and the second region (D42) can be arranged along the width direction of the first cabinet (11), and the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) can be arranged in the vertical direction. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the arrangement direction of the first region (D41) and the second region (D42) can be set differently from the alignment direction of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0355] The first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may form a stacked relationship for space utilization. However, the display of the output unit (110) may be located above the first door (19) of the front panel of the first cabinet (11).

[0356] That is, the display may be more easily secured in the width direction than in the vertical direction due to the position of the front panel, and thus the alignment direction of the first area (D41) and the second area (D42) may be made different from the alignment direction of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) to improve space utilization.

[0357] The arrangement relationship between the first area (D41) and the second area (D42) can also be explained as the arrangement relationship between the course object (D103) of the first processing device (10) and the course object (D103) of the second processing device (20) displayed on the simultaneous screen (D40).

[0358] When the course object (D103) of the above simultaneous screen (D40) is selected, an option display screen for the corresponding processing course (C0) may be output. For example, when the course object (D103) for the processing course (C0) of the first processing device (10) displayed in the first area (D41) is selected, an option display screen for the processing course (C0) being performed in the first processing device (10) may be displayed as the entire screen.

[0359] Likewise, when a course object (D103) for the processing course (C0) of the second processing device (20) displayed in the second area (D42) is selected, an option display screen for the processing course (C0) being performed in the second processing device (20) can be displayed as the entire screen.

[0360] When the execution button (140) is operated by the user while the option display screen of the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) is displayed, the execution of the processing course (C0) corresponding to the option display screen may be temporarily suspended, and the option may be displayed so that it can be changed on the option display screen. In this case, the course view object (D101) described above may be displayed on the option display screen where the processing course (C0) is temporarily suspended.

[0361] In addition, after one of the processing devices in the simultaneous screen (D40) is selected and the option display screen is output, if the processing is paused by the operation of the execution button (140) and a predetermined time has elapsed, the processing course (C0) can be canceled, and the output unit (110) can output the course progress screen (D30) for the processing course (C0) that is still being executed, excluding the canceled processing course (C0).

[0362] When the processing course (C0) of the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) is temporarily stopped, the output unit (110) can output a simultaneous screen (D40) again from an option display screen, etc., and the temporary stop status of the processing course (C0) can be displayed on the simultaneous screen (D40). As described above, the processing course (C0) can be canceled over time after switching to the simultaneous screen (D40).

[0363] In addition, the option display screen of the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) that is switched and output from the simultaneous screen (D40) may include the aforementioned screen termination object (D53), and regardless of whether the processing course (C0) is paused or not, when the screen termination object (D53) is selected from the option display screen, the simultaneous screen (D40) may be output again.

[0364] Meanwhile, even if either of the mode selection objects (D51) of the first area (D41) and the second area (D42) is selected, the mode selection screen (D50) can be output as the entire screen. That is, the mode selection screen (D50) output during the output of the simultaneous screen (D40) can be displayed as the entire screen, including the first area (D41) and the second area (D42).

[0365] However, in the mode selection screen (D50) where the mode selection object (D51) of the first area (D41) is selected, a pre-selection marker (D52) may be displayed for the operation mode (M1) currently being performed in the first processing device (10) among the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20), and the pre-selection marker (D52) may not be displayed in the remaining modes.

[0366] In addition, in the mode selection screen (D50) where the mode selection object (D51) of the second area (D42) is selected, a plurality of operation modes (M1) and a selection marker (D52) may be displayed for the second processing device (20) among the second processing devices (20), and the selection marker (D52) may not be displayed for the rest.

[0367] Through this, even if a mode selection object (D51) exists in each of the first area (D41) and the second area (D42), the mode selection screen (D50) allows the user to easily determine which mode selection object (D51) is selected and output.

[0368] Meanwhile, when the power button (130) is operated in a state output on the simultaneous screen (D40) of the output unit (110), that is, in a state in which the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are each performing a processing course (C0), the power of both the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) can be turned off.

[0369] Meanwhile, FIG. 19 illustrates a process in which a second processing device (20) is selected through a mode selection entity (D51) and pairing is performed. Here, pairing means a state in which a mutual connection is accepted so that communication between the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) is permitted.

[0370] When the output unit (110) is provided in the first processing device (10), if pairing with the second processing device (20) is not performed, control of the second processing device (20) through the first processing device (10) may not be performed.

[0371] FIG. 19(a) illustrates a plurality of operation modes (M1) and a second processing device (20) displayed through a mode selection object (D51) before pairing between the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20), FIG. 19(b) illustrates a pairing notification message (D60) output from an output unit (110) when the second processing device (20) displayed through the mode selection object (D51) is selected, and FIG. 19(c) illustrates a pairing progress message (D65) indicating the progress of pairing between the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0372] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second processing device (20) can be displayed through the mode selection object (D51) even when the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are not paired.

[0373] However, when the second processing device (20) is selected through the above mode selection object (D51), the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to output a pairing notification message (D60) to inform the user that the second screen for the second processing device (20) cannot be output because it is not in a paired state.

[0374] That is, in a state where pairing of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) is not performed, the output unit (110) can output a notification message notifying that pairing is not performed when the second processing device (20) displayed through the mode selection object (D51) is selected.

[0375] The above pairing notification message may include a phrase indicating that pairing between the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) has not been completed, or may include a phrase recommending that pairing be performed. The above notification message may be displayed in the form of a window on a portion of the mode selection screen (D50), or may be displayed on the entire screen.

[0376] Meanwhile, the pairing notification message (D60) may display a pairing object (D61) for performing pairing of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) so that it can be selected.

[0377] For example, as shown in Fig. 19(b), a pairing notification message (D60) may display a cancel object for returning to the mode selection screen (D50) and a pairing object (D61) for proceeding with the pairing so that the user can select them through the input unit (120).

[0378] Accordingly, the user can avoid the hassle of displaying the setting screen of the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) from the pairing notification message (D60) when pairing for the second processing device (20) has not been performed and selecting the pairing item displayed on the setting screen to proceed with pairing.

[0379] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the second processing device (20) displayed through the mode selection object (D51) is selected and the pairing notification message (D60) is output, the user can conveniently proceed with pairing of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) by selecting the pairing object (D61) displayed in the pairing notification message (D60).

[0380] Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 19(c), when the pairing object (D61) is selected by the user in the pairing notification message (D60), the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) so that a pairing progress message (D65) displaying the progress information of the pairing is output.

[0381] The pairing progress message (D65) may include text indicating the progress of pairing and / or the progress of pairing. In one embodiment of the present invention, the user can conveniently check the progress of pairing through the pairing progress message (D65).

[0382] Meanwhile, FIG. 20 illustrates a process in which a connection failure message (D70) is output from the output unit (110) depending on a connection failure state between the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0383] Fig. 20(a) shows a mode selection screen (D50) in which a connection failure marker (D55) is displayed on the second processing device (20), and Fig. 20(b) shows a connection failure message (D70) output from the output unit (110) when the second processing device (20) is selected in Fig. 20(a).

[0384] Specifically, even when the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are paired with each other and communication between them is permitted, communication or connection between the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may be poor due to various reasons such as the communication environment.

[0385] In the case where the connection status to the second processing device (20) is poor as above, the second processing device (20) displayed through the mode selection object (D51) can be displayed so that the user can know that the connection is abnormal.

[0386] For example, when the communication connection status between the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) is abnormal, the second processing device (20) may be displayed on the mode selection screen (D50) with a connection failure marker (D55) to indicate the abnormality of the connection status.

[0387] FIG. 20(a) illustrates a situation in which the connection status of the second processing device (20) is abnormal, with a connection failure marker (D55) displayed on the display of the second processing device (20). The user can check the connection failure marker (D55) to recheck the communication connection status between the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0388] Meanwhile, when the second processing device (20) with a poor connection marker (D55) displayed is selected by the user, the output unit (110) can output a poor connection message (D70) to inform the user that the communication connection with the second processing device (20) is poor.

[0389] The above-mentioned poor connection message (D70) may include a phrase indicating a poor communication connection of the second processing device (20) as one of the second screens. In one embodiment of the present invention, the user can first check the communication connection status of the second processing device (20) through the display of a poor connection marker (D55) on the second processing device (20) displayed through the mode selection object (D51), and secondly check the connection status with the second processing device (20) through the poor connection message (D70) output after selecting the second processing device (20).

[0390] 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. A first processing device including a first receiving section in which clothing is received; A second processing device including a second receiving section for receiving clothing; An output unit provided in the first processing device or the second processing device to output a screen; and An input unit provided in the first processing device or the second processing device and configured to receive a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen; The above first treatment device is operated in one of a plurality of operating modes that provide different treatment courses for treating clothing, A garment treatment device in which a mode selection object for displaying the plurality of operation modes of the first treatment device and the second treatment device on the screen is selectably displayed on the output section.

2. In paragraph 1, The above multiple operating modes are A washing mode that provides a washing course for washing clothes among the above processing courses, and A clothing treatment device including a drying mode that provides a drying course for drying clothing among the above treatment courses.

3. In paragraph 2, The above screen includes at least one of a course selection screen in which a plurality of processing courses provided by the first processing device or the second processing device are displayed, and a course progress screen in which information on the processing course being performed by the first processing device or the second processing device is displayed. A clothing treatment device in which the above mode selection object is displayed so that it can be selected on at least one of the above course selection screen and the above course progress screen.

4. In paragraph 1, A garment treatment device that, when the mode selection object for displaying the second processing device on the screen is selected in the output unit, the output unit outputs a course selection screen in which a plurality of the processing courses performed in the second processing device are displayed or a course progress screen in which progress information of the processing course being performed in the second processing device is displayed.

5. In paragraph 2, A clothing treatment device in which the above plurality of operating modes further include a washing and drying mode capable of continuously performing the washing course and the drying course.

6. In paragraph 1, A garment treatment device in which the output section outputs a mode selection screen in which at least some of the plurality of operating modes and the second treatment device are displayed so that they can be selected when the mode selection object is selected.

7. In paragraph 6, A clothing treatment device in which the alignment direction of the plurality of operation modes and the second treatment device in the above mode selection screen is the same as the arrangement direction of the first treatment device and the second treatment device.

8. In paragraph 6, A clothing treatment device in which the second treatment device and the plurality of operation modes are displayed to be distinguished from each other by a distinction mark on the above mode selection screen.

9. In paragraph 6, A garment processing device in which a selection marker is displayed on the target corresponding to the screen immediately before the mode selection screen is output among the plurality of operation modes and the second processing device on the above mode selection screen.

10. In paragraph 1, A garment treatment device in which the above plurality of operating modes and the second treatment device are each displayed as being selectable and unselectable.

11. In paragraph 1, A clothing treatment device in which the above plurality of operating modes and the second treatment device each display a course progress state and a non-progress state while performing the above treatment course.

12. In paragraph 11, A garment treatment device in which an operating marker is placed on a target corresponding to the course progress state among the above plurality of operating modes and the second treatment device.

13. In paragraph 1, A garment treatment device in which, when the first treatment device is performing the treatment course and the second treatment device is before performing the treatment course, when the mode selection object is selected, the plurality of operation modes are displayed in a course progress state or a non-selectable state, and the second treatment device is displayed in a selectable state.

14. In paragraph 1, The above output unit outputs a simultaneous screen that displays the progress information of the processing course being performed in each of the first processing device and the second processing device, A clothing treatment device in which the above mode selection object is displayed on the above simultaneous screen.

15. In paragraph 14, The above simultaneous screen includes a first area where information of the first processing device is displayed and a second area where information of the second processing device is displayed and is arranged separately from the first area. When the mode selection object of the above simultaneous screen is selected, the output unit outputs a mode selection screen in which at least some of the plurality of operating modes and the second processing device are displayed so that they can be selected. The above mode selection screen is a clothing treatment device that outputs information in the entire area including the first area and the second area.

16. In paragraph 15, The above mode selection object is a clothing treatment device displayed in the first area and the second area, respectively.

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