Clothing treatment apparatus

Abstract

A clothing treatment apparatus is disclosed, the clothing treatment apparatus, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprising: a first treatment apparatus; a second treatment apparatus; and an output unit for outputting a screen, wherein the output unit outputs a simultaneous screen on which information of a first cycle and information of a second cycle are displayed together, and a first setting entity for outputting a settings screen of the first treatment apparatus and a second setting entity for outputting a settings screen of the second treatment apparatus are respectively displayed on the simultaneous screen 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 washing or drying process of laundry is performed in multiple processing devices, information on the progress of the multiple clothing processing devices can be provided through a single output unit.

[0011] Related document KR 10-2018-0083443 shows a garment treatment device that can display and operate the status of a first treatment device and a second treatment device with a single display unit.

[0012] The first and second processing devices of the related literature are each equipped with a drum and the like inside a cabinet to perform the processing of clothing. Meanwhile, the first and second processing devices are equipped with a single display unit.

[0013] The display unit may be equipped with a display unit for displaying the status of the garment treatment device and a control unit for operating the garment treatment device. Accordingly, the first treatment device and the second treatment device of the related document can be individually operated or their statuses can be checked simultaneously through a single display unit.

[0014] However, the arrangement relationship may be problematic when efficiently arranging multiple processing devices in a limited space while simultaneously displaying and manipulating the status of multiple processing devices through a single display unit.

[0015] For example, it is common for a garment treatment device to be operated by a user while standing, and therefore, a display unit may be placed on the upper part or top surface of the front of the treatment device.

[0016] In this case, if the arrangement direction of the first processing unit and the second processing unit and the arrangement direction of information for efficient information provision on the display unit are not taken into consideration, the user may not be able to easily identify the processing unit displayed on the display unit or may experience confusion in operation.

[0017] In addition, when the first processing device and the second processing device perform independent processing processes, the display unit only outputs the progress status of multiple garment processing devices, and does not output a setting object that can output a setting screen for changing or selecting the settings of each garment processing device, or an indicator that visually informs the user of the status information or setting information of the garment processing device.

[0018] Furthermore, when the first treatment device and the second treatment device are operating in one of multiple modes, such as a washing mode for washing and a drying mode for drying, a mode selection object for changing the mode of each clothing treatment device or adding a new treatment device may not be displayed on the output unit, which may cause inconvenience to the user.

[0019] When the clothing treatment process of multiple treatment devices is output to one output unit as above, if the setting object, indicator, and mode selection object of each clothing treatment device are not displayed and additional operations are required, or if a separate button is provided for the above display, it may cause confusion in operation for the user and complicate the design and structure of the control panel, etc.

[0020] Therefore, it is an important task in this technical field to efficiently and intuitively arrange the arrangement direction of each processing device and the arrangement direction of the status information of the processing device displayed on the display unit to add design aspects and user convenience, and at the same time, to output the setting object, indicator, and mode selection object of each processing device to the output unit when processing clothes is in progress in multiple clothing processing devices without additional operations or separate buttons.

[0021] 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.

[0022] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment processing device in which the arrangement of various pieces of information displayed on an output section is set intuitively and efficiently.

[0023] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment treatment device that allows a user to check and manipulate information of each processing device by intuitively and efficiently arranging information of each processing device through arrangement directions of multiple processing devices and arrangement of information of different output units.

[0024] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment treatment device that can conveniently change the settings of each garment treatment device by posting a setting object that can output a setting screen together with information of a plurality of processing devices on one output unit.

[0025] In addition, embodiments of the present invention provide a garment treatment device that can more conveniently recognize and monitor the status of the garment treatment device by displaying an indicator that can check the status information or setting information of the garment treatment device while simultaneously outputting information of a plurality of processing devices to a single output unit.

[0026] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a clothing treatment device that can easily perform selection or change of a washing mode for washing or a drying mode for drying of each treatment device when information of a plurality of treatment devices is output through one output unit.

[0027] In addition, embodiments of the present invention enable more convenient addition of processing devices by allowing the addition of a mode of another processing device while the garment processing is in progress in one processing device.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a garment treatment device has a first treatment device and a second treatment device arranged in a first direction, and a screen output through an output unit simultaneously outputs information on the progress of a first course performed in the first treatment device and information on the progress of a second course performed in the second treatment device aligned in a second direction different from the first direction.

[0029] The first processing device and the second processing device are arranged perpendicular to the ground to save space, and the progress information for the first course of the first processing device and the progress information for the second course of the second processing device are arranged parallel to the ground to effectively arrange the progress information of each processing device in the output device, which is easily designed to extend in the width direction due to the structure of the clothing processing device. One embodiment of the present invention includes a first processing device including a first receiving unit for receiving clothing and performing a first course for processing clothing of the first receiving unit, a second processing device including a second receiving unit for receiving clothing and performing a second course for processing clothing of the second receiving unit, an output unit provided in the first processing device or the second processing device and outputting a screen, and an input unit provided in the first processing device or the second processing device and receiving a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen.

[0030] The first processing device and the second processing device are arranged along a first direction, and the output unit outputs a simultaneous screen on which progress information of the first course and progress information of the second course are displayed together, and on the simultaneous screen, the progress information of the first course and the progress information of the second course can be arranged along a second direction different from the first direction.

[0031] The first direction may be perpendicular to the ground and the second direction may be parallel to the ground.

[0032] The first processing device includes a first cabinet forming an exterior, and the output section can extend parallel to the width direction of the first cabinet.

[0033] The first processing device is positioned above the second processing device, and a first door is provided on the front panel of the first cabinet to open and close a first inlet for inserting clothes to be received in the first receiving section, and the output section can be positioned between the upper end of the front panel of the first cabinet and the first door.

[0034] The above simultaneous screen may include a first area where progress information of the first course is displayed and a second area where progress information of the second course is displayed.

[0035] The above simultaneous screen may include a boundary object that divides the first area and the second area.

[0036] The first region and the second region are arranged along the second direction, and the boundary object can extend in the first direction to distinguish the first region and the second region.

[0037] In the first area, a first course object indicating progress information of the first course being performed in the first processing device may be displayed, and in the second area, a second course object indicating progress information of the second course being performed in the second processing device may be displayed.

[0038] The first course object and the second course object may each include a circular border in which progress information of the first course or progress information of the second course is displayed inside.

[0039] In the first area, a first setting object for outputting a setting screen of the first processing device can be displayed so that it can be selected, and in the second area, a second setting object for outputting a setting screen of the second processing device can be displayed so that it can be selected.

[0040] In the first area, a first indicator for indicating status information of the first processing device may be displayed separately from progress information of the first processing device, and in the second area, a second indicator for indicating status information of the second processing device may be displayed separately from progress information of the second processing device.

[0041] The above output unit outputs a mode selection screen in which a plurality of modes performed in the first processing device or the second processing device are displayed so that they can be selected, and the plurality of modes may include at least one first mode performed in the first processing device and at least one second mode performed in the second processing device.

[0042] In the above mode selection screen, the at least one first mode and the at least one second mode can be aligned together in parallel with the first direction.

[0043] The above mode selection screen displays a distinguishing object between the first mode and the second mode so that the first mode and the second mode can be distinguished.

[0044] The above-mentioned distinguishing entity may have a bar shape extending in a direction crossing the first direction between the first mode and the second mode.

[0045] The above output section outputs a first device screen that displays information of the first course as the entire screen and a second device screen that displays information of the second course as the entire screen, and a mode selection object for outputting the mode selection screen can be displayed so that it can be selected on the first device screen and the second device screen.

[0046] The above output section can output the second device screen when the second mode is selected on the mode selection screen where the mode selection object of the first device screen is selected and output.

[0047] The above simultaneous screen includes a first area where progress information of the first course is displayed and a second area where progress information of the second course is displayed, and the output unit can output a first course option screen where multiple options for the first course are displayed in full when the first area is selected in the simultaneous screen.

[0048] In the first course option screen, the plurality of options may be displayed so that they cannot be selected while the first course is being performed, and may be displayed so that they can be selected while the first course is paused.

[0049] The above simultaneous screen includes a first area where progress information of the first course is displayed and a second area where progress information of the second course is displayed, and a mode selection object for outputting the mode selection screen can be displayed in each of the first area and the second area.

[0050] The mode selection object of the first region may be displayed to include a name or shape of one of the at least one first mode currently being performed, and the mode selection object of the second region may be displayed to include a name or shape of one of the at least one second mode currently being performed.

[0051] The above mode selection screen may display a pre-selection marker in a mode corresponding to the previous screen output from the output section before the mode selection screen is output among the plurality of modes, and the mode selection screen in which the mode selection object of the first area is selected and output may display the pre-selection marker in the first mode, and the mode selection screen in which the mode selection object of the second area is selected and output may display the pre-selection marker in the second mode.

[0052] 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.

[0053] The above mode selection screen may have an operating marker placed on the mode being performed in the first processing device and the second processing device among the plurality of modes.

[0054] If either of the first processing device and the second processing device is in an abnormal state, the abnormal state may be displayed in a mode that can be performed in either of the above on the mode selection screen.

[0055] It may further include a power button that is provided in only one of the first processing device and the second processing device and is operated by a user.

[0056] When the power button is operated while the first course is being performed in the first processing device and the second course is being performed in the second processing device, the first processing device and the second processing device may be powered off together.

[0057] It may further include a single-piece, single-piece, single-piece, single-piece, single-piece, single-piece, and single-piece processing unit, and a single-piece processing unit that is equipped with a single-piece processing unit ...

[0058] When the execution stop button is operated on the simultaneous screen while the first course and the second course are each being executed, the execution state of the first course and the second course can be maintained.

[0059] Either of the first processing device and the second processing device may be provided with a power button and a performance stop button that are operated by a user.

[0060] The above output unit can output a course completion notification message notifying the completion of the first course on the entire screen when the first course is completed during the simultaneous screen output, and can output information on the second course on the entire screen when a predetermined time has elapsed after the course completion notification message is output.

[0061] The above output unit is provided in the first processing device, and when the communication connection status of the first processing device and the second processing device is abnormal during the execution of the first course and the second course, a connection failure message for the second processing device may be displayed on the simultaneous screen.

[0062] After the above connection failure message is displayed and a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the output unit can display the information of the first course as the entire screen.

[0063] When a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the first course, the first processing device is powered off, and when the communication connection is restored after the first processing device is powered off, the first processing device is powered on by the second processing device, and the output unit can output the progress information of the second course across the entire screen.

[0064] 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.

[0065] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment processing device in which the arrangement of various pieces of information displayed on an output section is set intuitively and efficiently.

[0066] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment treatment device that allows a user to check and manipulate information of each processing device by intuitively and efficiently arranging information of each processing device through arrangement directions of multiple processing devices and arrangement of information of different output units.

[0067] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a garment treatment device that can conveniently change the settings of each garment treatment device by posting a setting object that can output a setting screen together with information of a plurality of processing devices on one output unit.

[0068] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a garment treatment device that can more conveniently recognize and monitor the status of the garment treatment device by displaying an indicator that can check the status information or setting information of the garment treatment device while simultaneously outputting information of a plurality of processing devices to a single output unit.

[0069] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device that can easily perform selection or change of a washing mode for washing or a drying mode for drying of each treatment device when information of a plurality of treatment devices is output through one output unit.

[0070] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can enable more convenient addition of processing devices by allowing the mode of another processing device to be added while clothing processing is in progress in one processing device.

[0071] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] 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.

[0073] FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the communication relationship of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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.

[0076] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a second treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] 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.

[0078] Figure 8 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a control relationship of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] Figure 9 is a drawing showing a control panel of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] Figure 10 is a conceptual diagram showing the operation process of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a start screen among the screens output from the output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] 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.

[0083] 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.

[0084] Fig. 14 is a drawing showing a simultaneous screen among the screens output from the output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0085] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing a process in which the operation mode of the second processing device is selected on the mode selection screen during the first course of the first processing device in one embodiment of the present invention, and the second device screen is output.

[0086] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing a mode selection screen in which a mode selection object of a simultaneous screen is selected and output in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0087] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a mode corresponding to an abnormal state displayed on a mode selection screen in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0088] FIG. 18 is a drawing showing a state in which multiple options of a course option screen switched from a simultaneous screen are selectable after a stop execution button is operated in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0089] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing a process in which, in one embodiment of the present invention, a course is stopped and, after a predetermined period of time, the course of the stopped processing device is canceled and switched to the device screen.

[0090] FIG. 20 is a drawing showing a message suggesting selection of one processing unit displayed when a stop button is operated on a simultaneous screen in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0091] FIG. 21 is a drawing showing a state in which the first processing device and the second processing device are turned off together when the power button is operated while each of them is performing a course in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0092] FIG. 22 is a drawing showing a screen of a processing device that has not been terminated being output after a course termination screen is output when a course of one of the first processing device and the second processing device is terminated in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0093] FIG. 23 is a drawing showing a process in which the connection of the second processing device is restored after the first course of the first processing device is completed in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0094] Figure 24 is a drawing showing a setting screen output when a setting object is selected on a simultaneous screen in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0095] FIG. 25 is a drawing showing an example of a setting list of the setting screens of the first processing device and the second processing device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0096] 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.

[0097] 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.

[0098] In this specification, duplicate descriptions of identical components are omitted.

[0099] 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.

[0100] Additionally, the terms used herein are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0101] Also, in this specification, singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0102] 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.

[0103] 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'.

[0104] 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).

[0105] 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).

[0106] 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.

[0107] 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.

[0108] 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.

[0109] 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.

[0110] 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.

[0111] 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.

[0112] 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.

[0113] 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).

[0114] 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).

[0115] 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.

[0116] 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.

[0117] 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).

[0118] 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 generating an input signal by operating the input unit (120). A detailed description of the control panel (100) and the control unit (70) will be provided later.

[0119] 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.

[0120] 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.

[0121] 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).

[0122] 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.

[0123] 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.

[0124] 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.

[0125] 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.

[0126] 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.

[0127] 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).

[0128] 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.

[0129] 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.

[0130] 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).

[0131] 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.

[0132] 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.

[0133] 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.

[0134] Meanwhile, FIG. 3 conceptually illustrates an information exchange method of a clothing treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0135] 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.

[0136] 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).

[0137] 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.

[0138] 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).

[0139] 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).

[0140] 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.

[0141] 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.

[0142] 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).

[0143] 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.

[0144] 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 a first course (C1) among a plurality of treatment courses (C0) for treating clothing, and the second treatment device (20) can perform a second course (C2) among a plurality of treatment courses (C0).

[0145] 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.

[0146] 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.

[0147] 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.

[0148] 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.

[0149] 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). That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may include the control panel (100), and the other may not be provided with the control panel (100).

[0150] 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).

[0151] Meanwhile, a first treatment device (10) including a first receiving section (13) for receiving clothes and performing a first course for processing clothes in the first receiving section (13) and a second treatment device (20) including a second receiving section (23) for receiving clothes and performing a second course for processing clothes in the second receiving section (23) can be arranged in one direction.

[0152] Considering that multiple garment processing devices are accommodated and used in a limited space, the above one direction can be provided in a direction perpendicular to the ground so that multiple garment processing devices can use a minimum amount of space.

[0153] In addition, there may be an effect of simplifying the design of fixing members or frames, etc., which are arranged vertically to mutually fix the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0154] Among the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) that are arranged vertically on the ground, the processing device located at the top is named as the first processing device and will be described below.

[0155] When the first processing device (10) includes a first cabinet (11) forming an exterior, the output section (110) can be formed to extend parallel to the width direction of the first cabinet (11).

[0156] Considering the height of the average user, a first door (19) that opens and closes the first clothing input port (18) through which clothing is input into the first processing device (10) for the convenience of inputting and outputting clothing into the first processing device (10) may be provided on the front panel of the first processing device (10).

[0157] In this case, it may be easy for an upright user to look directly at the front panel of the first processing device. In this case, an output unit (110) may be provided between the first door (19) and the top of the front panel to adjust the output unit (110) while minimizing the length of the user's arm and the movement of the user's gaze.

[0158] The first door (19) can be provided on the front panel of the first processing device (10), and the space between the first door (19) and the top of the front panel can be longer in the width direction of the first cabinet (11) than in the length direction of the first cabinet (11), and therefore, considering this structure, the output unit (110) can be formed in the width direction of the first cabinet (11) so as to transmit a lot of information to the user through a wider panel.

[0159] 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.

[0160] 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).

[0161] 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.

[0162] 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.

[0163] 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).

[0164] 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).

[0165] 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.

[0166] 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.

[0167] 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).

[0168] 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.

[0169] The second receiving portion (23) is provided inside the second cabinet (21) and can receive clothing. The second receiving portion (23) can be provided in various forms. For example, the second receiving portion (23) can correspond to a basket-shaped portion provided in the second door (29), a second drum (23) provided inside the second tub (22), etc., and can also be provided in multiple forms.

[0170] 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).

[0171] 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.

[0172] 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.

[0173] 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).

[0174] 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.

[0175] 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).

[0176] 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).

[0177] 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).

[0178] 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).

[0179] 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).

[0180] 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.

[0181] 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).

[0182] 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).

[0183] 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).

[0184] 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).

[0185] 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.

[0186] 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).

[0187] 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.

[0188] 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).

[0189] Additionally, the control unit (70) may be defined as a plurality of units that are distinguished from a control processing perspective.

[0190] 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.

[0191] 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.

[0192] 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.

[0193] 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).

[0194] 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.

[0195] 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.

[0196] 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.

[0197] 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.

[0198] 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).

[0199] 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.

[0200] Meanwhile, the plurality of screens (D1) output from the output unit (110) may be distinguished according to the information being 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.

[0201] 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).

[0202] 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).

[0203] 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.

[0204] 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).

[0205] 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.

[0206] 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).

[0207] 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).

[0208] 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).

[0209] Meanwhile, one embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a power button (130) and a stop button (140). The buttons may be provided in various types, such as mechanical or touch-type.

[0210] 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 stop 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).

[0211] The power button (130) and the execution stop 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 stop button (140) may be provided for only one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0212] For example, when the first processing device (10) is provided with the power button (130) and the execution stop button (140), the second processing device (20) may not have the power button (130) and the execution stop button (140). In addition, the power button (130) and the execution stop button (140) of the first processing device (10) may each be provided as a single unit.

[0213] 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).

[0214] In addition, one execution stop 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 stop 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).

[0215] 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).

[0216] 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).

[0217] 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).

[0218] 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 extending approximately along the width direction of the first cabinet (10), but the extended length of the control panel (100) may be smaller than the width of the first cabinet (10).

[0219] 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.

[0220] 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).

[0221] 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).

[0222] Meanwhile, the power button (130), the execution stop button (140), and the output unit (110) may be provided on the control panel (100). For example, the power button (130) and the execution stop button (140) may be placed on each side of the output unit (110) that includes a display and outputs a screen.

[0223] A power button (130) may be arranged on one side of the output unit (110), and an execution stop button (140) may be arranged on the other side of the output unit (110). The power button (130), the execution stop 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 stop button (140) may have the same or similar color as the control panel (100).

[0224] Meanwhile, the power button (130) is provided only on one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) and can be operated by the user. Accordingly, the user can participate in the power control of multiple processing devices through a single operation, thereby increasing convenience of use.

[0225] In addition, the execution stop button (140) is provided only in one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) and can be operated by the user. Therefore, as described later, the course progress status of the first processing device (10) and / or the second processing device (20) can be checked through the output unit (110) and the course can be stopped or the course can be performed in a stopped state, thereby enabling intuitive and convenient operation.

[0226] Additionally, a power button (130) and a stop button (140) operated by the user may be provided on either the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20). Accordingly, the user may control the stop and power through a single processing device without having to remember the separate locations, thereby avoiding confusion.

[0227] 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.

[0228] 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).

[0229] 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).

[0230] 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).

[0231] When the aforementioned execution stop button (140) is operated while one of the processing courses (C0) is being performed 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.

[0232] 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).

[0233] 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).

[0234] 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.

[0235] 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).

[0236] 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.

[0237] 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.

[0238] 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).

[0239] 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.

[0240] 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 may be larger than the others and positioned in the center to be displayed as a target for execution. The user may change the processing course (C0) to be executed by manipulating the input unit (120), for example, by inputting a touch signal for sliding the output unit (110).

[0241] 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.

[0242] 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).

[0243] 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.

[0244] 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.

[0245] 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.

[0246] 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).

[0247] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first treatment device (10) and / or the second treatment device (20) can be operated in at least one mode. For example, the first treatment device (10) can be operated in any one mode among a washing mode (M11) in which a washing course (C11) for washing clothes is performed, a drying mode (M12) in which a drying course (C12) is performed, and a washing / drying mode (M13) in which a washing / drying course (C13) is performed. The second treatment device (20) can also be operated in at least one mode.

[0248] 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.

[0249] 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.

[0250] 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.

[0251] 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).

[0252] 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.

[0253] 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).

[0254] 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).

[0255] 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.

[0256] 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.

[0257] 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.

[0258] 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.

[0259] Meanwhile, Fig. 13 illustrates a course progress screen (D30) according to one embodiment of the present invention. When the aforementioned execution stop 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 stop 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).

[0260] 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.

[0261] The above course object (D103) is placed in the center of the course progress screen (D30) so as to intuitively present the progress information of the currently running processing course (C0) to the user.

[0262] 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).

[0263] Meanwhile, FIG. 14 illustrates the configuration of a simultaneous screen (D40) in which information of the first course of the first processing device (10) and the second course of the second processing device (20) are displayed through one output unit (110).

[0264] The simultaneous screen (D40) can display the progress information of the first course performed in the first processing device (10) and the information of the second course performed in the second processing device (20) on one screen.

[0265] The progress information of the first course performed in the first processing device (10) of the above simultaneous screen (D40) and the progress information of the second course performed in the second processing device (20) may be arranged in a direction different from the direction in which the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are arranged.

[0266] For the convenience of the following explanation, the arrangement direction of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) is defined as the first direction, and the direction in which the progress information of the first course and the progress information of the second course are arranged is defined as the second direction.

[0267] The first and second directions may be set identically, or may be set differently, as needed. For example, the first direction may be set perpendicular to the ground, and the second direction may be set parallel to the ground.

[0268] A garment processing device can process garments through a storage compartment that holds the garments. Considering the arrangement of the components of the garment processing device, the garment processing device may be longer in the length direction than in the width direction.

[0269] Meanwhile, when the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are placed and used in a limited space, the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) can be placed in a direction perpendicular to the ground in order to place the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) using a minimum area.

[0270] For example, when the first processing device (10) is positioned above the second processing device (20), the output unit (110) is generally recognized by a user in a standing state, and thus visibility can be secured by being provided on the front of the cabinet forming the exterior of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) or on the upper surface of the first processing device (10).

[0271] In particular, considering the average height of the user, when the first processing device (10) is placed above the second processing device (20), the output unit (110) may be placed between the upper part of the front panel of the first cabinet (11) forming the exterior of the first processing device (10) and the first door (19) that opens and closes the first input port of the first processing device (10).

[0272] As described above, when the output unit (110) is provided at the upper part of the first door (19) and the front panel, considering the structure of the first door (19) and the front panel, it is structurally easy for the output unit (110) to extend in the width direction of the first cabinet (11), and thus it can extend in the width direction of the first cabinet (11).

[0273] Considering the general user's character recognition direction, the direction in which characters are written is from top to bottom and left to right, which means that they can be recognized from right to left and left to right. Accordingly, when the first processing device (10) is located above the second processing device (20), the information of the first processing device (10) can be provided on the left and the information of the second processing device (20) can be provided on the right.

[0274] Accordingly, even if the arrangement direction of each processing device and the progress information of each course on the output section (110) are arranged in different directions, the user can intuitively recognize, judge, and operate them.

[0275] Meanwhile, a first area (D41) in which progress information of the first course of the first processing device (10) is displayed and a second area (D42) in which progress information of the second course of the second processing device (20) is displayed can be displayed simultaneously on a screen (D40).

[0276] To avoid user confusion, the first area (D41) and the second area (D42) can be recognized through a boundary object (D43) that separates the first area (D41) and the second area (D42).

[0277] The above boundary object (D43) may be provided as an object that divides the spatial boundary between the first area (D41) and the second area (D42).

[0278] When the arrangement direction of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) is the first direction and the arrangement direction of the first area (D41) and the second area (D42) is the second direction, the boundary object (D43) can extend in the first direction to distinguish the first area (D41) and the second area (D42).

[0279] Therefore, the user can intuitively perceive the arrangement direction of each processing device and intuitively feel that the first area (D41) and the second area (D42) correspond to the information corresponding to the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20), respectively.

[0280] In addition, a first course object (D1031) indicating progress information of the first course being performed in the first processing device (10) may be displayed in the first area (D41), and a second course object (D1032) indicating progress information of the second course being performed in the second processing device (20) may be displayed in the second area (D42).

[0281] The boundaries of the first course object (D1031) and the second course object (D1032) can be clearly expressed by including a circular border in which the progress information of the first course or the progress information of the second course is displayed inside, respectively.

[0282] The course object (D103) may be provided with a border so that the course object (D103) can be visually identified by the user.

[0283] 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).

[0284] 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.

[0285] 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.

[0286] 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.

[0287] In Fig. 14, among the screens (D1) showing the first course information of the first processing device (10), the first course progress screen (D30) as an embodiment of the present invention is shown in the first area (D41), and among the screens (D1) showing the second course information of the second processing device (20), the second course progress screen (D1) is shown in the second area (D42).

[0288] The progress screen for each course (D1) may include the mode of each processing device and the name of the course that can be performed for each mode, and the expected time required for each course (D105), remaining time (D106), and administrative explanation (D107) may be displayed.

[0289] In addition, as an embodiment of the present invention, a first indicator (D1101) indicating setting information or status information of the first treatment device (10) may be displayed in the first area (D41), and a second indicator (D1102) indicating setting information or status information of the second treatment device (20) may be displayed in the second area (D42). The indicator (D110) may appear in any area to indicate status information or setting information of the entire garment treatment device (1).

[0290] The indicators (D110) for each area can be configured to sequentially display the same status information or setting information. Furthermore, the order can be identical to the arrangement of the indicators (D110) displayed on the single administrative screen (D1).

[0291] The number of indicators (D110) may be set to be different for the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20), and may be configured to be smaller than the number of indicators (D110) that appear when a single process is in progress. In addition, the types may be set differently for each mode being performed in each processing device.

[0292] For example, the indicator (D110) area may display status information or setting information such as WI-FI, remote control, door lock, voice recognition, automatic detergent, etc., and depending on the setting status, the indicator (D110) area may have a shape indicating that it is not set or may not be displayed.

[0293] In addition, an indicator (D110) indicating status information or setting information that is being connected or in progress can be displayed through a motion effect to effectively make the user aware of the status information or setting information.

[0294] As one embodiment of the present invention, the indicator (D110) does not necessarily have to be expressed as a character, and may be expressed in the form of a shape or icon corresponding to each of the plurality of status information or setting information.

[0295] Meanwhile, FIG. 15 illustrates a screen (D1) of an output unit (110) being switched from a course progress screen (D30) of the first processing device (10) to a mode selection screen (D50), and an executable mode of the second processing device (20) being selected to switch to a course selection screen of the second processing device.

[0296] Fig. 16(a) is a course progress screen (D30) that displays progress information of a washing course 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.

[0297] 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.

[0298] 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.

[0299] 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.

[0300] FIG. 15(a) illustrates a first course progress screen (D30) that displays the washing and drying course of the first processing device (10) in which the washing and drying mode (M13) is selected, and a user can select a mode selection object (D51) of the first course progress screen (D30) to output the mode selection screen (D50). When the mode selection object (D51) is selected, multiple modes performed in each processing device can be displayed on the screen (D1) so that they can be selected.

[0301] As an embodiment of the present invention, if only a single mode is performed in the second processing device (20), the name of the mode performed in the second processing device (20) may be replaced with the name of the second processing device (20). For convenience of explanation, the second processing device (20) performs a single mode, and the multiple modes performed in the second processing device (20) in the mode selection screen (D50) are replaced with the name of the second processing device (20).

[0302] 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.

[0303] For example, when the first processing device (10) is performing a course 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).

[0304] That is, if a course according to one of the multiple operation modes (M1) selectable in the first processing device (10) is already being executed, execution of the course according to the remaining operation modes (M1) is impossible, and therefore, in this case, the remaining operation modes (M1) may correspond to a non-selectable state (T2).

[0305] 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).

[0306] Referring to FIG. 15(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.

[0307] For example, selectable objects may be displayed with a brighter brightness than non-selectable objects. However, the distinction between selectable and non-selectable objects does not necessarily have to be made solely by a difference in brightness, and may be distinguished from each other by different colors or additional markers, as needed. The mode selection entity (D51) may be displayed including the name of the currently selected operation mode (M1) and the second processing device (20).

[0308] Fig. 15(a) shows a course progress screen (D30) of the first treatment device (10) operating in the washing and drying mode (M13), and the mode selection object (D51) is output with the phrase ‘washing and drying’ included to indicate the name of the washing and drying mode (M13).

[0309] However, the mode selection object (D51) does not necessarily have to express the multiple operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) as letters, and may be expressed in the form of shapes or icons corresponding to each of the multiple operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20).

[0310] That is, the mode selection object (D51) may be displayed including a shape indicating one of the operation mode (M1) and the second processing device (20) currently selected.

[0311] Figure 15(b) illustrates that the first processing device (10) operates in a single operation mode (M1), and only one operation mode (M1) is displayed as the first processing device (10) on the mode selection screen (D50).

[0312] Referring to FIG. 15(b), the first processing device (10) is operated in one of a plurality of operation modes (M1) in which different processing courses 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.

[0313] 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 (D1) 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.

[0314] 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. 15(b). That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the mode selection screen (D50) may be output while overlapping the course selection screen (D20), and the course selection screen (D20) may have transparency so that it can be identified to the user.

[0315] Accordingly, the previous screen (D1), for example, the course progress screen (D30), may be displayed in a blurred form in the background of the mode selection screen (D50). The transparency of the mode selection screen (D50) may vary. In one embodiment of the present invention, the user can easily determine what the previous screen (D1) was through the mode selection screen (D50) having transparency.

[0316] Meanwhile, in the mode selection screen (D50), the target displayed in the previous screen among the multiple operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) can be displayed so as to be distinguished from the rest.

[0317] 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. 15(b), a preset marker (D52) is displayed on the washing mode (M11), which is an object displayed in Fig. 15(a).

[0318] In addition, in the mode selection screen (D50) displayed while the washing course (C11) according to the washing mode (M11) is in progress as shown in Fig. 15(a), the washing mode (M11) may be displayed as a course progress state indicating that the corresponding course is being performed, and the rest may be displayed as a non-progress state.

[0319] That is, in the mode selection screen (D50), the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) can be displayed separately as a course progress state and a non-progress state in which the clothing course is being performed.

[0320] 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.

[0321] In Fig. 15(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 remaining objects are shown without the operating marker (D54).

[0322] 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 there is a difference in expression that can be identified by the user.

[0323] Meanwhile, the mode washing screen of Fig. 15(b) is in a state where the washing course (C11) according to the washing mode (M11) is being executed, and therefore, among the multiple operation modes (M1), the washing mode (M11) is displayed in a non-selectable state (T2). However, the second treatment device (20) is not in a state where the course is being executed, and therefore, is displayed in a selectable state (T1).

[0324] For reference, when the washing mode (M11) is selected again in Fig. 15(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. 15(a).

[0325] 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).

[0326] In the washing mode (M11), the first treatment device (10) can perform a washing course for washing clothes by the control unit (70), in the drying mode (M12), the first treatment device (10) can perform a drying course for drying clothes, and in the washing and drying mode (M13), the first treatment device (10) can perform a washing and drying course in which washing and drying of clothes are performed continuously.

[0327] 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.

[0328] 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).

[0329] 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 progress screen (D30) according to the object from the output unit (110).

[0330] Fig. 15(c) shows a course selection screen (D20) output by selecting the second processing device (20) in the mode selection screen (D50) of Fig. 15(b).

[0331] 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.

[0332] 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).

[0333] 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.

[0334] 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).

[0335] When the first processing device (10) is performing the first course, which is a processing course (C0) that can be performed, and one of the second courses that the second processing device (20) can perform is selected and performed on the course selection screen (D20) of the second processing device (20), the output unit (110) outputs the simultaneous screen (D40) to easily convey to the user the progress information of the processing course (C0) that the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) each perform.

[0336] The plurality of modes of the mode selection screen (D50) that displays a plurality of modes performed in the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) so that they can be selected may include at least one first mode (M1) performed in the first processing device (10) and at least one second mode (M2) performed in the second processing device (20).

[0337] In the mode selection screen (D50), at least one first mode (M1) and at least one second mode (M2) are aligned together in the first direction, so that the user can recognize the configuration of the processing device according to each arrangement, and recognize that the first mode (M1) is a mode operable in the first processing device (10), and that the second mode (M2) is a mode operable in the second processing device (20).

[0338] In addition, the mode selection screen displays a distinguishing object (D56) between the first mode (M1) and the second mode (M2), so that the first mode (M1) and the second mode (M2) are distinguished, and the user can clearly distinguish and determine the first mode (M1) and the second mode (M2).

[0339] The above-mentioned distinguishing entity (D56) may have a bar shape extending in a direction crossing the first direction between the first mode (M1) and the second mode (M2).

[0340] That is, in the mode selection screen (D50), the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) can be displayed separately from each other. For example, the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) can be spaced apart from each other so that a blank area is formed between them. In addition, a distinguishing object (D56) can be positioned between the plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20) to distinguish between the two.

[0341] The above-mentioned separator (D56) may have various shapes. For example, the separator (D56) may have a bar shape that is positioned between a plurality of operation modes (M1) and the second processing device (20). The separator mark (D56) may have a bar shape that extends along the width direction of the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20).

[0342] The output unit (110) outputs a first device screen that displays information of the first course as the entire screen and a second device screen that displays information of the second course as the entire screen, and a mode selection object (D51) for outputting the mode selection screen (D50) is displayed so that it can be selected on the first device screen and the second device screen, so that a user can easily start a course of another processing device or manipulate the progress information through the mode selection screen (D50) after manipulating the progress information of a single processing device.

[0343] Meanwhile, Fig. 16 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).

[0344] 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).

[0345] 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).

[0346] 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).

[0347] 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.

[0348] 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).

[0349] 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.

[0350] 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.

[0351] When the execution stop 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 stopped, 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 stopped.

[0352] 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 stop button (140) and a predetermined time has elapsed, the corresponding 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).

[0353] 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).

[0354] 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 screen termination object (D53) described above, 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.

[0355] 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).

[0356] 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.

[0357] 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.

[0358] 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.

[0359] 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.

[0360] As an embodiment of the present invention, in Fig. 16(a), the mode selection object (D51) may be displayed in each of the first area (D41) and the second area (D42). The mode selection object (D51) may have the same characteristics when each course information screen (D1) of the first area (D41) and the second area (D42) is a course progress screen (D30) and a course selection screen (D20).

[0361] As one embodiment of the present invention, the mode selection object (D51) of the first region (D41) may be displayed with the name of the mode performed in the first processing device (10), and the mode selection object (D51) of the second region (D42) may be displayed with the name of the mode performed in the second processing device (20).

[0362] However, the mode selection object (D51) does not necessarily have to be expressed as a character, and may be expressed in the form of a shape or icon corresponding to the mode performed in each of the above processing devices.

[0363] As an embodiment of the present invention, if only a single mode is performed in the second processing device (20), the name of the mode performed in the second processing device (20) can be replaced with the name of the second processing device (20).

[0364] By providing information on the current control target and the target output to the output unit (110) through the mode selection object (D51), the user can conveniently determine which mode is currently being performed.

[0365] Figure 16(b) shows a mode selection screen (D50) in which a mode selection object (D51) is selected and output from a simultaneous screen (D40).

[0366] In the mode selection screen (D50), among the multiple modes of the first processing device (10) or the multiple modes of the second processing device (20), the target displayed in the previous screen (D1) can be displayed so as to be distinguished from the rest.

[0367] For example, a preset marker (D52) may be displayed on the target displayed in the previous screen (D1). In Fig. 16(b), a preset marker (D52) is displayed on the washing and drying mode (M13), which is the target displayed in Fig. 16(a).

[0368] In addition, in the mode selection screen (D50) displayed while the washing and drying course according to the washing and drying mode (M13) is in progress as shown in Fig. 16(a), the washing and drying mode (M13) is displayed as a course progress state (T3) indicating that the corresponding processing course is being performed, and the rest may be displayed as a non-progress state.

[0369] That is, in the mode selection screen (D50), the course progress state (T3) and non-progress state in which the clothing processing course is being performed in multiple operation modes (M1) of each processing device can be displayed separately.

[0370] For example, the multiple modes of each processing device displayed in the mode selection screen (D50) may each include different shapes in the course progress state (T3) and the non-progress state.

[0371] In Fig. 16(b), an operating marker (D54) is additionally displayed to indicate the course execution state for the target corresponding to the course progress state (T3), and the operating marker (D54) is not present for the rest. However, the distinction between the course progress state (T3) and the non-progress state 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.

[0372] Meanwhile, in Fig. 17, when a screen (D1) indicating that either the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) is in an abnormal state appears in the first area (D41) or the second area (D42), a mode selection screen (D50) is shown that is output by selecting a mode selection object (D51) on the simultaneous screen (D40).

[0373] The simultaneous screen (D40) includes a first area (D41) in which progress information of the first course is displayed and a second area (D42) in which progress information of the second course is displayed, and a mode selection object (D51) for outputting the mode selection screen (D50) can be displayed in the first area (D41) and the second area (D42), respectively.

[0374] The mode selection object (D51) of the first area (D41) is displayed so as to include the name or shape of one of the at least one first mode (M1) currently being performed, and the mode selection object (D51) of the second area (D42) is displayed so as to include the name or shape of one of the at least one second mode (M2) currently being performed, so that the user can clearly recognize and operate the processing device and its operation mode of the area in which the mode selection object (D51) is selected.

[0375] As described above, the mode selection screen (D50) may display a pre-selection marker (D52) on the mode corresponding to the previous screen output from the output unit (110) before the mode selection screen (D50) is output among the plurality of modes.

[0376] The mode selection screen (D50) in which the first mode selection object (D511) of the first area (D41) is selected and outputted displays the pre-selection marker (D52) in the first mode, and the mode selection screen (D50) in which the second mode selection object (D512) of the second area (D42) is selected and outputted displays the pre-selection marker (D52) in the second mode, so that the user can recognize the mode in which the mode selection object (D51) for outputting the current mode selection screen (D50) is operated in the selected processing device.

[0377] The mode selection screen (D50) is output by overlapping the previous screen output from the output unit (110) before the mode selection screen (D50) is output, and at least some areas may have transparency so that the previous screen is projected.

[0378] 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. 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.

[0379] 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.

[0380] The mode selection screen may have an operating marker placed on the mode being performed in the first processing device and the second processing device among the plurality of modes.

[0381] An operating marker (D54) is additionally displayed for the target corresponding to the course progress status to indicate the course progress status, and the remaining targets are depicted as not having the operating marker (D54). 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 there is a difference in expression that can be identified by the user.

[0382] An error screen notifying an abnormality in the second area (D42) in Fig. 17(a)

[0383] (A2) is printed. The error screen (A2) notifying the above abnormal condition may be printed together with a connection failure marker (D55).

[0384] In Fig. 17(b), among the multiple modes of each processing device displayed on the mode selection screen (D50), a connection failure marker (D55) may be additionally displayed in the mode of the processing device corresponding to the abnormal state. However, the distinction between modes corresponding to the abnormal state does not necessarily have to be made through the connection failure marker (D55), and it is sufficient if a difference in expression that can be identified by the user is made.

[0385] Meanwhile, FIG. 18(a) and FIG. 18(b) illustrate a screen (D40) in which a first device screen (D1) of a first processing device (10) and a second device screen (D1) of a second processing device (20) are displayed simultaneously, and a first course option screen (D70) displaying multiple options for the first course of the first processing device (10) is displayed by selecting a first area (D41), and when a screen termination object displayed on the first course option screen (D70) is selected, the first course information screen (D1) is displayed.

[0386] As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, the configuration of the simultaneous screen (D40) on which the first area (D41) and the second area (D42) are displayed may be configured as a course progress screen (D30), a course selection screen (D20), a screen notifying an abnormal state (D1), a course option screen (D70), a course information screen (D1), etc., and the configuration of each area may be formed as a different screen (D1).

[0387] When the first area (D41) is selected in the above simultaneous screen (D40), a first course option screen (D70) displaying multiple options for the first course may be output. The first course option screen (D70) may include multiple or single option setting values.

[0388] Depending on the mode performed in each processing device, the content and number of course options may differ, and the object indicating the above-mentioned setting option setting value (D722) in the option course screen (D1) may be displayed separately as the option name (D721) and the option setting value (D722).

[0389] The option name (D721) and the option setting value (D722) can be arranged side by side vertically or left and right. The option name (D721) can be arranged in the order of the options, and if the option setting value (D722) is stored and updated as a frequently used value, the option setting value (D722) can be arranged and displayed in priority order. In case of size values ​​such as number of times or temperature, they can be arranged in ascending or descending order.

[0390] If an option value cannot be displayed, it may be displayed as a - (hyphen), or an option that cannot be set may be displayed as unselectable.

[0391] The course option screen (D70) may include a course information area (D71) and an option display area (D72) that display course progress information as part of the configuration. The course information area (D71) may include the name of the course in progress, the remaining time until completion of the course in progress (D106), an administrative description (D107) for explaining the administrative action currently being performed in the course, and a time display area (D108) that indicates the extent of the course's overall performance to date.

[0392] The above time display section (D108) may 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 and remaining time performed so far on a specific line corresponding to the entire processing course. In addition, the course option screen (D70) may include the aforementioned mode selection object (D51) and indicator (D110).

[0393] Figure 18(c) illustrates a course information screen (D1) in which a screen termination object is selected and displayed in the course option screen (D70). The course information screen (D1) may include the aforementioned mode selection object (D51), setting object (D102), and indicator (D110). Additionally, the course information area (D71) described above may be displayed in the course progress screen (D30).

[0394] The above indicator (D110) can be displayed in greater numbers than the number displayed on the simultaneous screen (D40) to provide more information on the status or setting information of the processing device that is the target of the current course information screen (D1).

[0395] Meanwhile, in Fig. 18(c), when the execution stop button is operated on the first course option screen (D70) switched from the above simultaneous screen (D40), the first course is stopped, and the option setting value (D722) of the first course option screen (D1) that was not selectable during the first course is changed to a state where it can be set.

[0396] As one embodiment of the present invention, the execution stop button may be provided in the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), may be provided as a single button or in multiple buttons, and may be operated by a user.

[0397] When the stop button is operated on the first device screen (D1), the first course is stopped, and the first device screen (D1) may be configured as a single screen (D1) of the first processing device (10), such as the first course progress screen (D30), the first course option screen (D70), and the first course selection screen (D20) of the first processing device (10).

[0398] When a course is paused, a message may be displayed on each device screen (D1) indicating that the course has been paused. For example, a message indicating that the course is "paused" may be displayed in the course information area (D71) of the course options screen (D70) or in the area displaying the name of the administration being processed in the course object of the course progress screen (D30).

[0399] However, it is not necessary to display the information that the execution has been stopped in text, and in some cases, it is sufficient to provide information to the user by using a marker or icon to notify that the execution has been stopped, or a stop notification message.

[0400] In the case of Fig. 18(b), the option setting value (D722) of the current course in progress is displayed as not being settable, and in the case of Fig. 18(c), the course is stopped and the option setting value (D722) is displayed as being selectable (T1).

[0401] The selectable state (T1) means a state in which the option setting value (D722) can be changed or selected through the user's selection, and the non-selectable state (T2) means a state in which the option setting value (D722) cannot be changed or selected, and thus the option setting value (D722) cannot be selected.

[0402] Referring to FIG. 18(b) and FIG. 18(c), the option setting value (D722) may be displayed with different brightness in the selectable state (T1) and the non-selectable state (T2). For example, the selectable option setting value (D722) may be displayed with a brighter brightness than the non-selectable option setting value (D722). However, this difference is not necessarily limited to brightness, and may be distinguished from each other using color or a separate marker, as needed.

[0403] Meanwhile, when the screen end object of the first course option screen (D70) is selected while the first course is stopped, or when the course view object (D101) displayed on the course option screen (D70) is selected after a pause, the course reselection screen (D80) can be displayed.

[0404] The above course reselection screen (D80) may include a preset course information area (D81) where information on a currently suspended course is posted. The preset course information area (D81) may display a display indicating that the course has been suspended, the name of the suspended course, and the remaining time (D106) until completion of the course if the suspended course had not been suspended at the time of suspension.

[0405] Additionally, some of the courses available in the selected mode of the current processing device may be displayed as a course setting object (D103). The course setting object (D103) is positioned up and down or left and right with the preset course information area (D81) at the center, and the processing course to be performed may be changed by a sliding touch signal light.

[0406] The above course setting object (D103) may include the name of a selectable course. However, the name of the course is not limited to letters and may be displayed as a picture or icon to help the user intuitively understand the course.

[0407] In the course selection screen (D80), a mode selection object (D51) for outputting multiple modes that can be selected from the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) on the screen (D1) can be displayed.

[0408] Meanwhile, FIG. 19 illustrates a drawing in which the course option screen (D70) showing the paused state of the second processing device (20) is switched to the simultaneous screen (D40) after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, and if no user operation is performed on the second processing device (20) for a predetermined period of time, the course of the second processing device (20) is canceled and the power is turned off.

[0409] In order for a single processing device to be paused, the execution pause button (140) may need to be operated on the device screen that displays information about each processing device as a full screen. Accordingly, FIG. 19(a) illustrates that when a processing device is paused, the output unit (110) outputs only the first course information of the first processing device (10) or the second course information of the second processing device (20).

[0410] Figure 19(b) shows a transition to a simultaneous screen (D40) after a preset time has elapsed since Figure 19(a).

[0411] A paused processing device may be indicated on the simultaneous screen (D40) as being paused. The means (A5) for notifying that the process has been paused may be displayed on the course object (D103) in the form of a text or marker indicating the pause of the course, or may be provided in the form of a pop-up or the like to notify the area corresponding to the paused process device. Any means that allows the user to recognize that the process has been paused is sufficient.

[0412] After switching to the simultaneous screen (D40), when a preset period of time has elapsed, the paused processing device is powered off and the course information of a single processing device that has not been paused is outputted alone, as shown in Fig. 19(c). In this case, a device shutdown message (A6) notifying that the paused processing device has been powered off may be output to inform the user that the power has been turned off.

[0413] Meanwhile, Fig. 20 illustrates a situation in which a stop button is operated on the simultaneous screen (D40) and a message suggesting to the user to select either the first area (D41) or the second area (D42) is displayed on the simultaneous screen (D40).

[0414] In one embodiment of the present invention, the execution stop button may be provided in the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) and may be provided as a single button. In addition, the execution stop button may be provided so that it can be selected by the user through the input unit (120).

[0415] Accordingly, when the stop button is operated while one processing device is not selected, the user can avoid confusion or inconvenience in operation as the execution of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may be stopped simultaneously or not stopped at all.

[0416] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the stop button is operated on the simultaneous screen (D40), and a selection suggestion message (D43) is output suggesting selection of either the first area (D41) or the second area (D42), the user can conveniently stop only a single processing device by selecting the area of ​​the processing device to be stopped.

[0417] Additionally, the selection suggestion message (D43) may include a phrase suggesting the selection of a processing device or indicating that the processing device's performance has not been halted. The message suggesting the selection may be displayed not only in text form but also through a marker, icon, or the like.

[0418] Accordingly, the user can check the above selection suggestion message (D43) and select and stop either the first area (D41) indicating information of the first processing device (10) or the second area (D42) indicating information of the second processing device (20).

[0419] Meanwhile, in FIG. 21, when the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are in operation, the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are turned off together when the power button (130) described above is operated on the simultaneous screen (D40) (FIG. 21(a) or the screen (FIG. 21(b)) that displays the information of the first course of the first processing device (10) switched from the simultaneous screen (D40) as the entire screen.

[0420] The power of all processing devices can be controlled with a single operation, and when multiple processing devices are in operation, the user can turn off the power by simply operating the power button (130), and there is no need to perform additional operations such as switching the screen to a simultaneous screen (D40), so clear power control is possible.

[0421] Meanwhile, in FIG. 22, in a simultaneous screen (D40) (FIG. 22(a)) where the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) perform each course together, when the course of a single processing device ends, a course end notification message notifying that the course of the finished processing device has ended is output as the entire screen (FIG. 23(b)), and thereafter, information on courses that have not ended is output as the entire screen (FIG. 23(c)).

[0422] The course completion notification message outputs the name or shape of the mode being performed by the terminated processing device and information about the course, so that the user can intuitively recognize the terminated course and the processing device performing the terminated course, and can recognize and operate the information about the course of the processing device that has not terminated as the entire screen without separate operation.

[0423] That is, FIG. 22 illustrates a process in which the power button (130) is operated on the standalone device screen of the second processing device (20) switched from the above simultaneous screen (D40), the second processing device (20) is turned off, and the output unit (110) outputs the standalone device screen of the first processing device (10).

[0424] The above output unit (110) may be provided in the first processing device (10), and the power button (130) may be provided in the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) and may be provided as a single unit so that it can be operated by a user.

[0425] The standalone device screen of the above second processing device (20) is sufficient as a screen (D1) expressing information on the processing course of the second processing device (20) or the status of the device, such as the second course option screen (D70), the second course information screen, the second course selection screen (D20), and the abnormal notification screen (D1), which are the second device screens (D1) described above.

[0426] After operating the power button (130), the standalone screen of the first processing device (10) is sufficient as the first device screen, and a message notifying the termination of the second processing device (20) may be output together with the first device screen.

[0427] Accordingly, the user can primarily recognize that the power of the second processing device (20) has been turned off through the device screen of the second processing device (20), and secondarily confirm that the power of the first processing device (10) has not been turned off and the first course is being performed through the device screen of the first processing device (10) or a message notifying the termination of the second processing device (20).

[0428] Meanwhile, in FIG. 23, when the output unit (110) is provided in the first processing device (10), if the communication connection status of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) is abnormal, a connection failure message (A4) for the second processing device (20) is displayed on the simultaneous screen (D40) (FIG. 23(a)), and after a predetermined time has elapsed, information of the first course of the first processing device (10) is displayed on the entire screen (FIG. 23(b)), and after the first course is finished and the first processing device (10) is powered off, and when the connection status of the second processing device (20) is restored, the output unit (110) outputs the progress information of the second course on the entire screen (FIG. 23(d)).

[0429] The processing device equipped with an output unit (110) will be described below as the first processing device (10). The first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) can simultaneously display information on the courses of each processing device through a simultaneous screen (D40) via a communication connection.

[0430] If a course is in progress in the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20), but the communication connection of the second processing device (20) is abnormal, a connection failure message (A4) informing the user that the communication connection of the second processing device (20) is abnormal can be output on the simultaneous screen (D40) in the second area (D42) where the second course of the second processing device (20) is displayed.

[0431] Accordingly, even if the communication connection of the second processing device (20) is disconnected, the user can recognize that there is a problem with the communication connection without being confused by the information of the second processing device (20) disappearing immediately on the simultaneous screen (D40).

[0432] The poor connection message (A4) can be a means of informing the user that the communication connection is abnormal, such as a notification pop-up or message.

[0433] When a connection failure message (A4) is output and a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the output unit (110) outputs information on the first course of the first processing device (10) as the entire screen, so that the status of the first course of the first processing device (10) can be easily checked and operated, which allows information on the progress of the course to be known. A non-connection notification message (A41) is temporarily output on this screen, so that the user can recognize the screen situation switched from the simultaneous screen (D40).

[0434] Afterwards, when the first course of the first processing device (10) is finished, the output unit (110) can output a course completion notification message (A1) as the entire screen (Fig. 23(c)) to inform the user that the first course of the first processing device (10) is finished.

[0435] After the above course completion notification message (A1) is output and a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the first processing device (10) may be powered off. After the first processing device (10) is powered off, if the communication connection of the second processing device (20) is restored, the first processing device (10) may be powered on again by the second processing device (20), so that the output unit (110) may output the information of the second course as the entire screen.

[0436] Accordingly, the user may not be confused by a situation in which the second processing device (20) performs the second course but the first processing device (10) is powered off, making it impossible to check or manipulate the information of the second course of the second processing device (20) through the output unit (110).

[0437] Meanwhile, FIG. 24 shows a setting screen (D60) that is displayed when the setting object (D1021) and the second setting object (D1022) are respectively displayed in the first area (D41) indicating the first course information of the first processing device (10) and the second area (D42) indicating the second course information of the second processing device (20) on the simultaneous screen (D40), and the setting object (D102) is selected.

[0438] As an embodiment of the present invention, when the first setting object (D1021) is selected, the setting screen (D60) of the first processing device (10) can be output, and when the second setting object (D1022) is selected, the setting screen (D60) of the second processing device (20) can be output.

[0439] The user can select a setting object (D102) through an input unit (120) equipped in the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) and receiving a user's command to select an object displayed on the screen (D1).

[0440] The above input unit (120) is provided in the output unit (110) and can detect the input signal by detecting a touch by the user.

[0441] The above setting screen (D60) can output a setting list (D61) consisting of a set of setting items (D62) that can be changed or selected by the user for the processing device settings. The setting name and setting value of the setting item (D62) can be displayed together. The setting value can be displayed not only in text but also in the form of an ON / OFF switch or a setting button shape. If the setting item (D62) exceeds the output section (110), a scroll bar can be provided.

[0442] The above setting screen (D60) can be output so that the currently set value is located in the second setting item (D62). Therefore, the user can most efficiently recognize the set value without additional manipulation.

[0443] However, as an exception, if the first setting item (D62) is set, it is located at the very first position, if the last setting item (D62) is set, it is located at the very last position, and if the second-to-last setting item (D62) is set, it is located at the second-to-last position, etc., an exception may be made in cases where it cannot be located as the second setting item (D62) due to the position of the setting item (D62).

[0444] In the above setting screen (D60), an indicator (D110) that displays status information or setting information of the processing device to which the selected setting object (D102) belongs can be output.

[0445] Meanwhile, FIG. 25 illustrates an example of a first setting item (D62) including a plurality of setting items (D62) for setting the first processing device (10) and an example of a second setting item (D62) including a plurality of setting items (D62) for setting the second processing device (20).

[0446] The above first setting list (D61) and the above second setting list (D61) may be different. Here, the difference may be that the setting items (D62) added for each setting item (D62) of each processing device may be different in addition to the common setting items (D62), and all setting items (D62) may be different from each other.

[0447] In addition, the above setting screen (D60) can collectively present the setting items (D62) of other settings and common settings. The common settings are settings of the output unit (110) and can include screen (D1) brightness, sound volume, etc., and the setting values ​​of the common setting items (D62) can be synchronized in the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0448] Other settings can include items such as editing the course list, smart diagnosis, etc., and can change setting values ​​even if the processing course is not in the mode being performed on each processor.

[0449] In addition, the items of other settings and common settings may be displayed differently in the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20), and the items of other settings and common settings of the first processing device (10) may include a greater number than the items of other settings and common settings of the second processing device (20).

[0450] In the first setting list (D61) and the second setting list (D61), configurable and non-configurable items (D62) may be displayed with different brightness levels. For example, configurable items may be displayed with a brighter brightness level than non-configurable items. However, this difference is not necessarily limited to brightness, and may be distinguished from each other using color or separate markers, as needed.

[0451] In addition, the first setting item (D62) and the second setting item (D62) may be different for each of the multiple modes of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20), and the setting item (D62) may include a management course for managing clothing that has undergone the above-described processing course.

[0452] For example, an anti-wrinkle course may be included as a management course of the washing course of the first treatment device (10), and this may be indicated as a setting item (D62). However, if an anti-wrinkle course cannot be included as a management course of the drying course of the first treatment device (10), it may be indicated as not being settable in the setting item (D62) or may not be indicated as a setting item (D62). 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 changed without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention as defined by the following claims.

Claims

1. A first processing device including a first receiving section for receiving clothing and performing a first course for processing clothing in the first receiving section; A second processing device including a second receiving section for receiving clothes and performing a second course for processing clothes in the second receiving section; 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 first processing device and the second processing device are arranged along the first direction, The above output section outputs a simultaneous screen in which the progress information of the first course and the progress information of the second course are displayed together, A clothing treatment device in which the progress information of the first course and the progress information of the second course on the above simultaneous screen are arranged along a second direction different from the first direction.

2. In paragraph 1, A clothing processing device in which the first direction is perpendicular to the ground and the second direction is parallel to the ground.

3. In paragraph 2, The first processing device includes a first cabinet forming an exterior, The above output section is a clothing processing device extending parallel to the width direction of the first cabinet.

4. In paragraph 3, The above first processing device is placed above the above second processing device, The front panel of the first cabinet is provided with a first door that is configured to open and close a first inlet for inserting clothes to be received in the first receiving section. The above output unit is a garment processing device located between the upper part of the front panel of the first cabinet and the first door.

5. In paragraph 1, A garment treatment device in which the above simultaneous screen includes a first area in which progress information of the first course is displayed and a second area in which progress information of the second course is displayed.

6. In paragraph 5, The above simultaneous screen is a clothing treatment device including a boundary object that separates the first area and the second area.

7. In paragraph 5, In the first area above, a first setting object for outputting the setting screen of the first processing device is displayed so that it can be selected, A garment treatment device in which a second setting object for outputting a setting screen of the second treatment device is displayed so that it can be selected in the second area.

8. In paragraph 5, In the first area, a first indicator for indicating status information of the first processing device is displayed separately from progress information of the first processing device. A clothing treatment device in which a second indicator for indicating status information of the second treatment device is displayed separately from progress information of the second treatment device in the second area.

9. In paragraph 1, The above output unit outputs a mode selection screen in which a plurality of modes performed in the first processing device or the second processing device are displayed so that they can be selected, A garment treatment device wherein the plurality of modes include at least one first mode performed in the first treatment device and at least one second mode performed in the second treatment device.

10. In paragraph 9, A clothing treatment device in which at least one first mode and at least one second mode are aligned in the first direction so as to be distinguished from each other in the above mode selection screen.

11. In paragraph 9, The above output section outputs a first device screen that displays information of the first course as the entire screen and a second device screen that displays information of the second course as the entire screen. A garment treatment device in which a mode selection object for outputting the mode selection screen is displayed so that it can be selected on the first device screen and the second device screen.

12. In paragraph 9, The above simultaneous screen includes a first area where progress information of the first course is displayed and a second area where progress information of the second course is displayed. The above mode selection screen displays a selection marker on the mode corresponding to the previous screen output from the output section before the above mode selection screen is output among the multiple modes. The mode selection screen in which the mode selection object of the first area is selected and output is displayed with the selection marker in the first mode, The mode selection screen in which the mode selection object of the second area is selected and output is a clothing treatment device in which the selection marker is displayed in the second mode.

13. In paragraph 11, The above output unit is a clothing treatment device that outputs the second device screen when the second mode is selected on the mode selection screen in which the mode selection object of the first device screen is selected and output.

14. In paragraph 13, The above first device screen corresponds to a course progress screen that displays progress information of the first course being performed in the first processing device across the entire screen. The second device screen output through the above mode selection screen corresponds to a course selection screen in which a plurality of second courses that the second processing device can perform are displayed for selection. A clothing treatment device that switches to the simultaneous screen when the second course is selected and performed on the course selection screen for the second treatment device while the first course is being performed in the first treatment device.

15. In paragraph 5, The above output unit is a garment processing device that outputs a first course option screen in which multiple options for the first course are displayed in full when the first area is selected on the simultaneous screen.

16. In paragraph 1, A clothing treatment device, wherein either the first treatment device or the second treatment device is provided with a power button and a stop button that are operated by a user.

17. In paragraph 1, The above output section When the first course is completed during the above simultaneous screen output, a course completion notification message notifying the completion of the first course is output across the entire screen. A clothing processing device that outputs information on the second course as the entire screen after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the above course completion notification message is output.

18. In paragraph 1, A clothing treatment device in which the above output unit and the above input unit are provided together in either the first treatment device or the second treatment device.

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