Method for providing clothing information and clothing treatment apparatus based thereon

Abstract

Provided are a clothing treatment apparatus and method for guiding the treatment of clothing. The clothing treatment apparatus can: obtain clothing information about a plurality of pieces of clothing accommodated in the clothing treatment apparatus through a tag reader; determine, on the basis of the obtained clothing information, whether clothing that requires separation from the remainder of the clothing is present among the plurality of pieces of clothing; on the basis of determining that clothing that requires separation from the remainder of the clothing is present, output guide information for guiding the separation of the clothing from the remainder of the clothing, together with identification information for the clothing that requires separation, through an output component; and control a clothing treatment component according to a user input related to the guide information, and thereby wash or dry the remainder of the clothing without or with the clothing that requires separation.

Description

Method for providing clothing information and clothing processing device according to the method

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a clothing processing device that provides clothing information and a control method thereof. The present disclosure relates to a clothing processing device that provides clothing information regarding washing or drying, a control method for the clothing processing device, and a computer-readable recording medium storing a computer program that performs the control method for the clothing processing device.

[0002] A washing machine may include a tub for containing laundry water and a drum rotatably installed inside the tub into which laundry is placed.

[0003] In a typical top-loading washing machine, laundry is washed by rotating a circular pulsator inside the drum. In a front-loading washing machine, laundry is lifted to the top of the drum and then dropped, washing is accomplished by the force of the laundry hitting water or other laundry.

[0004] Dryers dry items by using heat to evaporate moisture from the material. Heater dryers use a heater to heat the air inside the dryer and rotate a hot air fan to circulate the heated air, drying items. Heat pump dryers also use a low-temperature dehumidification method, circulating a refrigerant to remove moisture from laundry.

[0005] A garment care device can perform garment care such as drying clothes, removing dust or odors attached to clothes, or removing wrinkles from clothes.

[0006] The clothing management device may be equipped with a heat exchanger that supplies hot air to a management room where clothing is stored to dry the clothing, and may be equipped with a steam generating device that performs refreshing functions such as removing wrinkles from clothing, deodorizing, and removing static electricity.

[0007] One aspect of one embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a garment treatment device that guides the treatment of garments. The garment treatment device may include a garment treatment component, a tag reader, an output component, at least one memory storing one or more instructions, and at least one processor. Furthermore, the at least one processor may acquire garment information of a plurality of garments housed in the garment treatment device via the tag reader. Furthermore, the at least one processor may determine, based on the acquired garment information, whether any of the plurality of garments requires separation from the remaining garments. Furthermore, upon determining that any of the garments requires separation from the remaining garments, the at least one processor may output, via an output component, guide information guiding the separation of the garments from the remaining garments along with identification information of the garments requiring separation. Furthermore, the at least one processor may control the garment treatment component based on a user input regarding the guide information, thereby washing or drying the remaining garments without or together with the garments requiring separation.

[0008] One aspect of one embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a method for controlling a garment processing device that guides the processing of garments. The method for controlling the garment processing device may include a step of acquiring garment information of a plurality of garments accommodated in the garment processing device through a tag reader. The method for controlling the garment processing device may include a step of determining, based on the acquired garment information, whether any of the plurality of garments requires separation from the remaining garments. Based on a determination that any of the garments requires separation from the remaining garments, the method for controlling the garment processing device may include a step of outputting guide information guiding the separation of the garments from the remaining garments together with identification information of the garments requiring separation. The method for controlling the garment processing device may include a step of washing or drying the remaining garments without or together with the garments requiring separation, based on a user input regarding the guide information.

[0009] One aspect of one embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for performing a method of controlling a garment treatment device that guides the treatment of garments on a computer.

[0010] Before beginning the detailed description below, it may be helpful to set forth definitions of certain words and phrases used throughout this patent document. The term "comprises" and its derivatives may mean an unlimited inclusion. The term "or" is inclusive and may mean and / or. The phrase "associated with" and its derivatives may mean include, interconnect, connect, be communicated with, cooperate with, intervene in, juxtapose, be in proximity to, be bound to, or be coupled with, have the properties of, or have. The term "controller" means any device, system, or portion thereof that controls at least one operation, and such device may be implemented in hardware, firmware, or software, or a combination of at least two of these. It should be noted that the functionality associated with a particular controller may be centralized or distributed, either locally or remotely.

[0011] Additionally, the various functions described below may be implemented or supported by one or more computer programs, each of which may be implemented in a computer-readable medium consisting of computer-readable program code. The terms "application" and "program" may refer to one or more computer programs, software components, sets of instructions, procedures, functions, objects, classes, instances, related data, or portions thereof adapted to be implemented in a suitable computer-readable program. The phrase "computer-readable program code" may include any type of computer code, including source code, object code, and executable code. The phrase "computer-readable medium" may include any type of media that can be accessed by a computer, such as read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), hard disk drives, compact discs (CDs), digital video discs (DVDs), or any other type of memory. "Non-transitory" computer-readable media may exclude wired, wireless, optical, or other communication links that transmit transitory electrical or other signals. Non-transitory computer-readable media can include media on which data can be permanently stored, such as a rewritable optical disc or an erasable memory device, and media on which data can be stored and later overwritten.

[0012] Definitions of certain words and phrases are provided throughout this patent document, and those skilled in the art should understand that in many, if not most, of these definitions apply to both prior and future uses of the defined words and phrases.

[0013] To more fully understand the present disclosure and its advantages, reference is now made to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals represent like parts.

[0014] FIG. 1 illustrates a method for a garment treatment device to provide garment information regarding washing or drying, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a method for guiding the separation of clothing by a garment handling device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 4 illustrates a method for a garment processing device to store garment information through a user interface, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 5 illustrates a method for a garment processing device to store garment information through a user device, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 6 illustrates a method for a garment processing device to obtain garment information stored in a garment server according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 7 illustrates a flowchart of a method for a garment processing device to obtain garment information from a user device via a server according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 8 illustrates a method for a garment processing device to obtain garment information from a user device via a server according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 9 illustrates a method for a user device to obtain clothing information using a camera according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 10 illustrates a method for guiding a garment treatment device to separate garments based on whether the garments are machine-dryable, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 11 illustrates a method for a garment treatment device to provide information about dye-treated garments, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 12 illustrates a method of classifying a plurality of garments in a drum into a plurality of groups according to a washing method, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a method for a garment handling device to move garments requiring separation to a position where separation is easy, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 14 illustrates a method of moving a position of clothing requiring separation by rotating a drum in a garment handling device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 15 illustrates a flowchart of a method for a garment processing device to learn a user's selection and change garment information according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 16 illustrates a flowchart of a method for a garment handling device to provide a notification for a garment for which a notification has been set, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 17 illustrates a method for a garment handling device to provide a notification for a garment for which a notification has been set, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 18 illustrates a method for a garment treatment device to output a separate laundry notification according to a garment category selected by a user, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 19 illustrates a block diagram of a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] The various embodiments used to illustrate the principles of the present disclosure, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 19 below and in this patent document, are merely illustrative and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure in any way. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the principles of the present disclosure can be implemented in any appropriately arranged system or device.

[0034] In this disclosure, the expression “at least one of a, b or c” may refer to “a”, “b”, “c”, “a and b”, “a and c”, “b and c”, “all of a, b and c”, or variations thereof.

[0035] Below, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted for clarity of explanation, and similar parts are designated with similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

[0036] The terms used in this disclosure are described as currently common terms, taking into account the functions mentioned herein. However, these terms may mean various other terms depending on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should not be interpreted solely based on their names, but rather based on the meanings of the terms and the overall content of this disclosure.

[0037] Additionally, while terms such as first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, the components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one component from another.

[0038] In addition, the terminology used in this disclosure is only used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present disclosure. The singular expression includes the plural meaning unless the context clearly indicates the singular. In addition, throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected" to another part, this includes not only the case where it is "directly connected" but also the case where it is "electrically connected" with another element in between. In addition, when a part is said to "include" a certain component, this does not mean that other components are excluded, but that other components can be further included, unless specifically stated otherwise.

[0039] The phrase “in one embodiment” appearing in various places throughout this specification does not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment.

[0040] One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a garment processing device that recognizes a tag of a garment and provides garment information of the recognized tag, and a method for controlling the garment processing device.

[0041] One embodiment of the present disclosure is to provide a garment treatment device that guides a washing method or a drying method and a method of controlling the garment treatment device.

[0042] One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a garment treatment device that provides guide information on garments to be washed or dried separately, and a method for controlling the garment treatment device.

[0043] One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a garment processing device for obtaining garment information about garments and a method for controlling the garment processing device.

[0044] FIG. 1 illustrates a method in which a garment treatment device (1000) provides garment information regarding washing or drying, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Referring to FIG. 1, the clothing treatment device (1000) can output information about clothing that needs to be separated among the laundry (50) loaded into the drum (100).

[0046] The garment processing device (1000) can obtain tag information from a tag (10) attached to garments through a tag reader (1900). Laundry (50) can include at least one garment with a tag attached.

[0047] The tag reader (1900) may include, but is not limited to, a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader, a Near Field Communication (NFC) reader, a Quick Response Code (QR code) reader, or a Barcode reader. The tag reader (1900) may be installed inside the garment processing device (1000) to detect garments within the drum. Additionally, the tag reader (1900) may be installed on the front or top surface of the garment processing device (1000).

[0048] The tag (10) attached to the garment may include at least one of an RFID tag (5), an NFC tag, a QR code tag, or a barcode tag, but is not limited thereto. The tag information obtained from the tag may include garment information in addition to the tag ID. For example, the tag information may include garment information such as the garment's product number, garment type, color, size, and garment serial number, but is not limited thereto.

[0049] Tags attached to clothing may include a unique tag ID. Alternatively, tags attached to clothing may not include a separate tag ID. In this case, the clothing processing device (1000) may store clothing-specific information within the tag information as a tag ID. For example, the clothing processing device (1000) may store the serial number of the clothing within the tag information as a tag ID.

[0050] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the garment processing device (1000) can directly obtain garment information stored or written on the tag (10) of the garment from the tag (10).

[0051] The clothing processing device (1000) may store, in response to the tag ID, at least one of clothing information obtained from the tag, clothing information obtained from the server, or clothing information input by the user. Accordingly, the clothing processing device (1000) may store, in response to the tag ID, at least one of the product number, clothing type, color, size, clothing serial number, clothing name, manufacturing company, wearing season, manufacturing date, degree of color transfer, washing method, drying method, or precautions of the clothing, but is not limited thereto.

[0052] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the garment processing device (1000) can obtain a tag ID from a tag (10) of the garment, and obtain garment information previously stored in the garment processing device (1000) corresponding to the obtained tag ID.

[0053] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the garment processing device (1000) can display garment information when a tag on the garment is recognized. For example, as the garment approaches the tag reader, the tag on the garment may enter the recognition area of ​​the tag reader. When the tag on the garment is recognized, the garment processing device (1000) can display previously stored garment information corresponding to the tag information or tag ID of the recognized garment. As tags on multiple garments are recognized, the garment processing device (1000) can sequentially display the tag information or garment information of the recognized multiple garments one by one or display them as a garment list.

[0054] Accordingly, the user can check the clothing information of the clothing being placed in the clothing treatment device or the clothing contained within the clothing treatment device. Furthermore, the clothing treatment device (1000) provides clothing information regarding the clothing to be washed, dried, or managed, thereby providing the user with methods for washing, drying, or managing the clothing without separate user input.

[0055] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the garment treatment device (1000) can determine whether there is a garment among a plurality of garments in the drum (100) that needs to be separated from the remaining garments based on the acquired garment information. For example, if the garment treatment device (1000) is a washing machine, the garment treatment device (1000) can determine, based on the degree of color transferability information among the garment information, a garment among the plurality of garments that is to be color transferred to surrounding garments as a garment that needs to be separated from the remaining garments. In addition, for example, if the garment treatment device (1000) is a dryer, the garment treatment device (1000) can determine, based on the machine-dryability information among the garment information, a garment that cannot be machine-dried as a garment that needs to be separated from the remaining garments.

[0056] Accordingly, users can be provided with information about which clothes need to be washed or dried separately.

[0057] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the garment treatment device (1000) can output information on whether or not the garment can be dyed when the user recognizes the garment with a tag reader on the front of the garment treatment device (1000) before putting the garment into the drum.

[0058] For example, the garment processing device (1000) can display information regarding the degree of color transferability of garments recognized by the front tag reader. In addition, for example, the garment processing device (1000) can determine whether garments recognized by the front tag reader have a possibility of color transferring to garments recognized by the front tag reader based on garment information of garments contained in the drum and garment information of garments recognized by the front tag reader.

[0059] The garment processing device (1000) may output guide information (101) guiding separation of garments from the remaining garments along with identification information (103, 105) of the garments requiring separation based on determining that there are garments requiring separation from the remaining garments. For example, the garment processing device (1000) may display the garment name (103) and identification image (105) of the garments requiring separation through a display on the control panel (1510).

[0060] Additionally, for example, the garment processing device (1000) may display the type or color of the garment requiring separation. Furthermore, for example, the garment processing device (1000) may output identification information regarding the garment requiring separation as sound.

[0061] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when a user input for turning on the power is received, the garment treatment device (1000) can determine whether there is any garment that needs to be separated and output guide information (101).

[0062] Additionally, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the garment treatment device (1000) receives a user input to start washing or drying, it can determine whether there are any garments that require separation and output guide information (101). In this case, the garment treatment device (1000) can output the guide information (101) and temporarily stop washing or drying.

[0063] Based on receiving a user input to start washing or drying, the garment treatment device (1000) can control the garment treatment components to wash or dry a plurality of garments.

[0064] For example, the garment treatment device (1000) can control the washing components to wash the remaining garments based on receiving a user input to start washing after removing garments that need to be separated according to the guide information (101). In addition, for example, the garment treatment device (1000) can control the drying components to dry the remaining garments based on receiving a user input to start drying after removing garments that need to be separated according to the guide information (101).

[0065] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, upon receiving a user input for recognizing a tag (10) of clothing in a tag reader (1900), the garment treatment device (1000) may display a washing method or drying method corresponding to the tag ID of the recognized tag (10). For example, the garment treatment device (1000) may display information regarding whether the clothing is for hand washing only or whether it requires washing in cold water only.

[0066] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the garment treatment device (1000) can rotate the drum (100) to move the position of the garments requiring separation to the top of the plurality of garments of laundry (50) so that the garments requiring separation are visible among the plurality of garments of laundry (50) within the drum (100).

[0067] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when a notification is set to notify when clothing is detected in response to a tag ID, the clothing processing device (1000) can output a notification notifying that the clothing for which the notification is set has been placed in the clothing processing device (1000) based on the detection of the tag ID of the clothing for which the notification is set.

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the clothing treatment device (1000) can output guide information that guides a washing method for the remaining clothing along with a washing method for clothing that needs to be separated.

[0069] Accordingly, the garment treatment device (1000) may guide the user to separate garments susceptible to color transfer prior to washing. Additionally, the garment treatment device (1000) may guide the user to classify garments that cannot be dried prior to drying.

[0070] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of a garment treatment device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0071] Referring to FIG. 2, the garment processing device (1000) may include a processor (1100), memory (1400), output components (1600), garment processing components (1800), and a tag reader (1900).

[0072] The processor (1100) can typically control the overall operation of the garment treatment device (1000). The processor (1100) can control the output component (1600), the garment treatment component (1800), and the tag reader (1900) by executing programs stored in the memory (1400).

[0073] The memory (1400) stores various information, data, commands, programs, etc. required for the operation of the garment processing device (1000). For example, the memory (1400) can store garment information corresponding to the tag ID of a tag attached to the garment.

[0074] The output components (1600) may include a display (not shown) and an audio output component (not shown). The display may output image data processed by an image processing unit (not shown) through a display panel (not shown) under the control of the processor (1100). The audio output component may output an audio signal to the outside of the garment processing device (1000).

[0075] The garment treatment components may include at least one of a washing component (not shown), a drying component (not shown), or a steam generating component (not shown). If the garment treatment device (1000) is a washing machine, the garment treatment components may include a washing component. If the garment treatment device (1000) is a dryer, the garment treatment components may include a drying component. If the garment treatment device (1000) is a combined washing and drying device, the garment treatment components may include a washing component and a drying component. If the garment treatment device (1000) is a garment care device, the garment treatment components may include a drying component and a steam generating component.

[0076] The washing components may include a drum and a rotary motor that rotates the drum. Additionally, the washing components may include a water supply valve and a drain valve. The processor (1100) may control the washing components to perform washing, rinsing, and spin-drying operations.

[0077] The drying component may include at least one of a heat pump that removes moisture from laundry by circulating a refrigerant or a heater that removes moisture from laundry by heating air. The processor (1100) may control the drying component to perform a drying process. The drying process may be a process that removes moisture from laundry.

[0078] Steam generating components can heat water to generate steam. The steam generated by the steam generating components can be sprayed into the care room within the garment care device by the blower module.

[0079] The tag reader (1900) may include, but is not limited to, an RFID reader, an NFC reader, a QR code reader, or a barcode reader. The tag reader (1900) may be installed inside the garment processing device (1000) to detect garments within the drum. Additionally, the tag reader (1900) may be installed on the front or top surface of the garment processing device (1000).

[0080] An RFID reader can transmit radio waves of a predetermined frequency through an antenna. As an RFID tag enters the reader's recognition area, the RFID reader and tag can exchange information.

[0081] RFID tags may include passive RFID tags. Passive RFID tags can obtain power from an RFID reader using radio waves received from the reader and transmit stored information to the reader. Passive RFID tags may utilize, but are not limited to, load modulation or backscattering.

[0082] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the antenna of the RFID reader may be provided to face the drum or the management room, in which case the RFID reader may obtain tag information from the tag of clothing within the drum or the management room.

[0083] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the antenna of the RFID reader may be provided to face the outside of the front or top surface of the garment handling device (1000), in which case the RFID reader may obtain tag information from garments located outside the garment handling device (1000). For example, the RFID reader may obtain tag information from a tag of garments in a laundry basket located outside the garment handling device (1000).

[0084] An NFC reader can transmit a magnetic field through its antenna. An NFC tag can include a loop antenna configured in a coil shape. As the NFC tag approaches the NFC reader, a magnetic field is formed between the antenna of the NFC reader and the antenna of the NFC tag, and communication can be performed between the NFC reader and the NFC tag using the current generated in the formed magnetic field. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, based on receiving a user input bringing an NFC tag of clothing close to the NFC reader of a clothing handling device (1000), the NFC reader can obtain tag information from the NFC tag of the clothing.

[0085] The QR code reader may include an RGB camera or an infrared camera. Furthermore, the QR code reader can acquire tag information by recognizing a QR code from a QR code image acquired through the RGB camera or infrared camera.

[0086] At least one processor (1100) can obtain clothing information of a plurality of garments accommodated in a garment handling device (1000) via a tag reader (1900). Based on the obtained clothing information, at least one processor (1100) can determine whether any of the plurality of garments requires separation from the remaining garments. Based on the determination that any of the garments requires separation from the remaining garments, at least one processor (1100) can output, via an output component (1600), guide information guiding separation of the garments from the remaining garments along with identification information of the garments requiring separation.

[0087] At least one processor (1100) can control the garment treatment components (1800) based on user input regarding guide information to wash or dry the remaining garments without or together with the garments requiring separation.

[0088] FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a method for guiding the separation of clothing by a clothing treatment device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0089] In step S310, the garment processing device (1000) can obtain garment information of a plurality of garments accommodated in the garment processing device (1000) through a tag reader.

[0090] The garment processing device (1000) can obtain tag information from a tag attached to garments via a tag reader. The tag information can include garment information such as the garment's product number, garment type, color, size, and serial number in addition to the tag ID.

[0091] The clothing processing device (1000) can obtain clothing information stored in the clothing processing device (1000) or server in response to a tag ID. The clothing information may include the clothing item number, clothing type, color, size, clothing serial number, clothing name, manufacturing company, season of wear, manufacturing date, degree of color transfer, washing method, drying method, or precautions.

[0092] The stored clothing information may be clothing information previously received through the user interface of the clothing processing device (1000). Furthermore, the stored clothing information may be clothing information received from a clothing server. Furthermore, the stored clothing information may be clothing information previously input by a user through a user device.

[0093] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when a user input for turning on the power is received, the garment processing device (1000) can obtain garment information of garments contained in the garment processing device (1000) through a tag reader.

[0094] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the garment processing device (1000) receives a user input for closing the door after power is turned on, the garment processing device (1000) can obtain garment information of the garments contained in the garment processing device (1000) through a tag reader.

[0095] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the garment treatment device (1000) can obtain garment information of garments contained within a drum. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the garment treatment device (1000) can obtain garment information of garments located around the garment treatment device (1000). For example, the garment treatment device (1000) can obtain garment information of garments within a laundry basket located around the garment treatment device (1000).

[0096] In step S320, the clothing processing device (1000) can determine whether there is a garment among a plurality of garments that needs to be separated from the remaining garments based on the acquired clothing information.

[0097] The clothing processing device (1000) can identify clothing that needs to be separated among a plurality of clothing based on material information, color information, color transferability information, washing method information, or drying method information (e.g., drying temperature) included in the clothing information.

[0098] For example, if the material of most of the clothes among a plurality of clothes is cotton or synthetic fiber and there is at least one clothes containing wool, silk, or leather, the clothes treatment device (1000) can determine the clothes containing wool, silk, or leather as clothes to be washed or dried separately.

[0099] In addition, for example, if there is clothing among a plurality of clothing items whose brightness and saturation are above a standard and which is washed separately, the clothing treatment device (1000) may determine that the clothing items are likely to be discolored and are to be washed separately.

[0100] Additionally, for example, the clothing treatment device (1000) can identify clothing with a possibility of color transfer among a plurality of clothing based on information on the degree of color transfer, and determine the identified clothing to be washed separately.

[0101] Additionally, for example, when hand-washable clothes and machine-washable clothes are mixed, the garment treatment device (1000) may determine that hand-washable clothes are clothes to be washed separately.

[0102] Additionally, for example, when the temperature of the washing water is set to hot water and cold water only clothes and non-cold water only clothes are mixed in the clothing treatment device (1000), the clothing treatment device (1000) may determine the cold water only clothes as clothes to be washed separately.

[0103] Additionally, for example, when dark-colored and light-colored clothes are mixed, the clothing treatment device (1000) may determine that light-colored clothes are clothes to be washed separately.

[0104] In addition, for example, when the washing method of a plurality of clothes is divided into first clothes for standard washing and second clothes for wool washing, the clothes treatment device (1000) can determine the second clothes with a smaller number of clothes as clothes to be washed separately.

[0105] Additionally, for example, if there is at least one garment among a plurality of garments that cannot be dried by machine, the garment treatment device (1000) may determine at least one garment that cannot be dried by machine as a garment to be dried separately.

[0106] In step S330, the clothing processing device (1000) may output guide information for guiding separation of clothing from the remaining clothing along with identification information of the clothing requiring separation based on determining that there is clothing requiring separation from the remaining clothing.

[0107] For example, the garment handling device (1000) may display an identification image of the garment that needs to be separated based on determining that there is a garment that needs to be separated from the rest of the garment.

[0108] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the clothing treatment device (1000) can output guide information that guides a washing method for the remaining clothing along with a washing method for clothing that needs to be separated.

[0109] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the garment handling device (1000) may output a predetermined notification sound based on determining that there is a garment that needs to be separated from the rest of the garment. The notification sound may include a predetermined single-tone buzzer, a melody buzzer, or a notification sound. The notification sound may be, for example, a voice signal indicating the name or type of garment. The notification sound may be, for example, a voice signal indicating guide information.

[0110] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the garment treatment device (1000) can selectively display garments at risk of color transfer and garments at risk of color transfer. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the garment treatment device (1000) can display the type, number, and image of garments at risk of color transfer, and the type, number, and image of garments at risk of color transfer.

[0111] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the garment handling device (1000) may provide a user interface that asks which garment to take out between light-colored garments and dark-colored garments.

[0112] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the clothing treatment device (1000) can display information guiding removal of a group of clothing with a small number of clothing items among a group of clothing items that are at risk of being discolored or a group of clothing items that are at risk of being discolored.

[0113] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, even if only one garment is accommodated in the drum, if the accommodated garment is non-machine-dryable, the garment handling device (1000) can inform that the garment is non-machine-dryable.

[0114] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a garment processing device (1000) may transmit identification information of garments requiring separation to a user device via a server and request the user device to output guide information guiding separation from the remaining garments. Upon receiving a request to output guide information from the server, the user device may output the identification information of garments requiring separation along with guide information guiding separation from the remaining garments.

[0115] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the drum of the garment treatment device (1000) can be rotated to move the position of the garment to be separated to the top of the plurality of garments so that the garment to be separated is visible among the plurality of garments.

[0116] In step S340, the garment treatment device (1000) can wash or dry the remaining garments without or together with the garments that require separation, according to the user input for the guide information.

[0117] For example, based on the guide information, after taking out the clothes that need to be separated, and receiving a user input to start washing, the washing components can be controlled to wash the remaining clothes.

[0118] Additionally, for example, based on the guide information, the drying components can be controlled to dry the remaining clothes based on receiving user input to start drying after taking out the clothes that need to be separated.

[0119] Additionally, the garment treatment device (1000) can wash or dry multiple garments based on receiving a user input to start washing or drying without removing garments that are output as needing to be separated, for example.

[0120] When washing or drying is performed more than a predetermined number of times for clothes requiring separation, and the guide information is output, and the clothes requiring separation are washed or dried without being separated, the clothes treatment device (1000) can determine the non-separated clothes as clothes requiring separation.

[0121] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, clothing information of a plurality of garments may include notification setting information regarding whether to output a notification indicating that the garments have been placed in a garment processing device (1000). In addition, the garment processing device (1000) may output a notification indicating that the garments have been placed in the garment processing device (1000) based on detection of a tag ID of a garment set to output a notification among the plurality of garments based on the notification setting information. In addition, the garment processing device (1000) may display clothing information of the garments set to output a notification along with the output of the notification.

[0122] FIG. 4 illustrates a method for storing garment information through a user interface of a garment processing device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0123] Referring to FIG. 4, the clothing processing device (1000) can store clothing information corresponding to the tag ID of the clothing (50).

[0124] For example, the garment processing device (1000) may include an RFID reader (1910) or a QR code reader (1920). The RFID reader (1910) may obtain tag information from tags on garments (50) within the drum. The QR code reader (1920) may include a general RGB camera or an infrared camera.

[0125] The garment processing device (1000) can obtain tag information of the garment (50) by receiving a user input that brings the tag of the garment (50) close to the tag reader (1910 or 1920). In addition, as the tag information of the garment (50) is obtained, the garment processing device (1000) can display the obtained tag information (403), as illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0126] For example, as the QR code of the garment (50) approaches the QR code reader (1920) by the user, the garment processing device (1000) can obtain QR code information of the garment (50) through the QR code reader (1920). The QR code information can include garment information. The garment processing device (1000) can determine a serial number among the garment information as a tag ID and store the garment information corresponding to the tag ID.

[0127] Additionally, for example, when clothing (50) is placed in a drum, the clothing processing device (1000) can obtain tag information contained in the RFID tag of the clothing (50) through the RFID reader (1910). The tag information can include an RFID tag ID and clothing information. The clothing processing device (1000) can store clothing information corresponding to the RFID tag ID.

[0128] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the garment processing device (1000) can store garment information input by a user corresponding to a tag ID.

[0129] For example, the garment treatment device (1000) may receive a user input for selecting a washing method by pressing a button (102) within a control panel (1510) of the garment treatment device (1000). In addition, the garment treatment device (1000) may store the selected washing method as a washing method for the garment (50) whose tag has been recognized, corresponding to the tag ID, based on receiving a user input for pressing a setting button (107).

[0130] FIG. 5 illustrates a method for a garment processing device (1000) to store garment information through a user device (2000) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0131] Referring to FIG. 5, the clothing processing device (1000) can establish short-range wireless communication with the user device (2000), and exchange tag information and clothing information with the user device (2000) through the established short-range wireless communication.

[0132] As illustrated in FIG. 5, the clothing processing device (1000) may be a clothing management device, and the clothing processing device (1000) may recognize the RFID tag of clothing stored in the management room (200) through the RFID tag reader (1900) and obtain tag information from the RFID tag.

[0133] The clothing processing device (1000) can transmit tag information to the user device (2000) via established short-range wireless communication.

[0134] For example, based on receiving a user input for entering clothing information for clothing stored in a management office (200), the user device (2000) may request tag information from the clothing processing device (1000). The clothing processing device (1000) may transmit tag information obtained from the clothing to the user device (2000). If there are multiple pieces of clothing with RFID tags attached, the clothing processing device (1000) may transmit multiple pieces of tag information to the user device (2000).

[0135] The user device (2000) can display the received tag information. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the user device (2000) can display the tag ID, product number, clothing type, color, size, and serial number.

[0136] Additionally, the user device (2000) may display a user interface for entering clothing information. For example, the user device (2000) may include input fields (510) for entering the clothing name, washing method, and degree of color transfer. Upon receiving a user input of entering clothing information into the input fields (510) and pressing a setting button (520), the user device (2000) may store clothing information included in the tag information and clothing information entered by the user in response to the tag ID.

[0137] Additionally, the user device (2000) can transmit the tag ID and the clothing information stored corresponding to the tag ID to the clothing processing device (1000).

[0138] Additionally, the user device (2000) can transmit the tag ID and the clothing information stored corresponding to the tag ID to a server connecting the clothing management device and the user device (2000) based on the user account.

[0139] FIG. 6 illustrates a method for a garment processing device (1000) to obtain garment information stored in a garment server (4000) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0140] Referring to FIG. 6, upon obtaining tag information of clothing (50), the clothing processing device (1000) may request clothing information corresponding to the tag information from the server (3000) based on a user account. The server (3000) may request clothing information corresponding to the tag information from the clothing server (4000) and transmit the clothing information received from the clothing server (4000) to the clothing processing device (1000).

[0141] The garment processing device (1000) can obtain tag information of a tag attached to garment (50) via an RFID reader (1900). The tag information may include a tag ID. If there are multiple garments (50) with attached tags, the garment processing device (1000) can obtain tag information from the multiple garments.

[0142] The garment processing device (1000) may request garment information corresponding to tag information obtained from the server (3000) based on a user account and transmit the tag information. The server (3000) may be a server that manages the garment processing device (1000) based on a user account.

[0143] Upon receiving tag information from the garment processing device (1000), the server (3000) may receive garment information from the garment server (4000) based on the tag information. For example, if the tag information includes identification information of the manufacturer that manufactured the garment to which the tag is attached, the server (3000) may transmit at least one of a tag ID, a serial number, or a product number to the garment server (4000) corresponding to the manufacturer's identification information, and receive garment information corresponding to the information transmitted from the garment server (4000).

[0144] Clothing information received from the clothing server (4000) may include, but is not limited to, clothing type, material, washing method, degree of color transfer, dryer usability, weight, and clothing image.

[0145] Upon receiving clothing information from the clothing server (4000), the server (3000) may store the received clothing information in correspondence with the tag ID of the clothing (50). In addition, the server (3000) may transmit the received clothing information to the clothing processing device (1000) corresponding to the user account. If information regarding multiple clothing processing devices (e.g., washing machines, dryers, clothing management devices) is stored in correspondence with the user account, the server (3000) may request the multiple clothing processing devices (1000) to store tag information and the received clothing information in correspondence with the tag ID.

[0146] Upon receiving clothing information corresponding to the tag information of the clothing (50) from the server (3000), the clothing processing device (1000) can store the tag information and the received clothing information corresponding to the tag ID of the clothing (50), as shown in Table 1 (600).

[0147] FIG. 7 illustrates a flowchart of a method in which a garment processing device (1000) obtains garment information from a user device (2000) through a server (3000) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0148] In step S710, the clothing processing device (1000) can obtain tag information of the clothing through a tag reader.

[0149] In step S720, the garment processing device (1000) can transmit tag information to the server (3000).

[0150] The clothing processing device (1000) can transmit tag information to the server (3000) based on the user account.

[0151] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the garment processing device (1000) may determine whether the acquired tag information is pre-stored tag information as tag information is acquired. Based on the determination that the acquired tag information is not pre-stored tag information, the garment processing device (1000) may transmit the acquired tag information to the server (3000).

[0152] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the garment processing device (1000) receives a user input for registering garments to the server (3000), it can transmit the acquired tag information to the server (3000).

[0153] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when a garment processing device (1000) receives a user input for entering garment information through a user device (2000), it can transmit the acquired tag information to a server (3000).

[0154] In step S730, the server (3000) can transmit tag information to the user device (2000).

[0155] The server (3000) can transmit tag information to a user device (2000) corresponding to a user account.

[0156] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when a request for tag information is received from a user device (2000), the garment handling device (1000) can transmit the tag information to the user device (2000).

[0157] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when tag information is received from a garment processing device (1000), the server (3000) can transmit a push notification including the tag information to a user device (2000).

[0158] In step S740, the user device (2000) may display a user interface for registering clothing information.

[0159] The user interface for registering clothing information may include tag information received from the server (3000). In addition, the user interface for registering clothing information may include a user interface for entering clothing information.

[0160] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when a user device (2000) receives a user input for entering clothing information, it can display a user interface for entering clothing information.

[0161] In this case, the user device (2000) may receive tag information for a plurality of garments from the server (3000). In addition, the user device (2000) may display a list of garments for which tag information has been received, and, based on a user input for selecting one garment from the list of garments, display a user interface for entering garment information for the selected garment. The user may identify the garment through the garment type, color, material, or serial number included in the tag information within the user interface.

[0162] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a user device (2000) can display a push notification received from a server (3000) and, based on receiving a user input for selecting the push notification, display a user interface for entering clothing information.

[0163] In step S750, the user device (2000) can receive a user input for entering clothing information.

[0164] The user device (2000) can receive user input for entering clothing information through a displayed user interface. The clothing information may include the clothing name, washing method, drying method, color transfer potential, and clothing image, but is not provided herein.

[0165] In step S760, the user device (2000) can transmit the input clothing information to the server (3000) as clothing information corresponding to the tag ID.

[0166] Based on receiving a user input for registering the input clothing information, the user device (2000) can transmit the input clothing information to the server (3000) as clothing information corresponding to the tag ID.

[0167] In step S770, the server (3000) can store the received clothing information corresponding to the tag ID.

[0168] In step S780, the server (3000) can transmit the input clothing information to the clothing processing device (1000) as clothing information corresponding to the tag ID.

[0169] In this case, if there are multiple clothing handling devices (1000) stored corresponding to a user account (e.g., washing machines, dryers, clothing management devices), the server (3000) can transmit tag information and input clothing information to each of the multiple clothing handling devices (1000).

[0170] In step S790, the garment processing device (1000) can store the received garment information corresponding to the tag ID.

[0171] FIG. 8 illustrates a method for a garment processing device (1000) to obtain garment information from a user device (2000) through a server (3000) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0172] Referring to FIG. 8, the clothing processing device (1000) can obtain clothing information through the user device (2000).

[0173] For example, based on receiving a user input recognizing a tag of clothing (50), the clothing processing device (1000) can obtain tag information of the clothing (50) and display the obtained tag information. In addition, the clothing processing device (1000) can receive a user input selecting a button for inputting clothing information of the clothing (50) on which tag information is displayed through the user device (2000).

[0174] Based on receiving a user input for entering clothing information through a user device (2000), the clothing processing device (1000) can transmit the acquired tag information and a clothing information input request to the server (3000).

[0175] The server (3000) may transmit the received tag information and clothing information input request to the user device (2000). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the server (3000) may transmit the received tag information and clothing information input request as push notification information.

[0176] Upon receiving a push notification for a request to input clothing information, the user device (2000) may display a user interface for inputting clothing information. The user interface (800) for inputting clothing information may include received tag information (870).

[0177] The user device (2000) can input clothing information about clothing (50) whose tag has been recognized through the user interface (800). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the user device (2000) can receive a user input for inputting identification information of the clothing (50) into an input field (810) for the clothing name. In addition, the user device (2000) can receive a user input for selecting field values ​​in selection fields (820, 830, 840) for washing method, drying method, and degree of color transfer.

[0178] Additionally, the user interface for entering clothing information may include a capture button (860) for capturing an image of clothing. The user device (2000) may display a captured image (850) upon receiving a user input for capturing a garment (50) via the capture button (860) for capturing an image of clothing.

[0179] Upon receiving a user input of pressing the setup button (880) after entering clothing information, the user device (2000) can transmit the entered clothing information to the server (3000) as clothing information corresponding to the tag ID. The server (3000) can store the received clothing information corresponding to the tag ID and transmit the received clothing information to the clothing processing device (1000). The clothing processing device (1000) can store the received clothing information corresponding to the tag ID.

[0180] FIG. 9 illustrates a method for a user device (2000) to obtain clothing information using a camera according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0181] Referring to FIG. 9, the user device (2000) can obtain clothing information by taking a picture of information printed on clothing or a tag of clothing.

[0182] The user device (2000) can obtain a clothing image (850) by receiving a user input to take a picture of clothing (50) through a shooting button (860) in a user interface (800) for entering clothing information.

[0183] The user device (2000) can receive a user input to capture information printed on a tag (20 or 30) of clothing (50) via a capture button (865) within the user interface (800). The information printed on the tag (20 or 30) can include, but is not limited to, material information, washing method information, drying method information, and QR code information.

[0184] The user device (2000) can obtain material information from the captured image through a text recognition module. In addition, the user device (2000) can obtain washing method information from the captured image through an image recognition module. In addition, the user device (2000) can display the obtained material information or washing method information. For example, if the washing method printed on the tag is hand washing and not using a dryer, the user device (2000) can display hand washing as selected as the washing method and not using a dryer as selected as the drying method within the user interface (800) for entering clothing information.

[0185] The user device (2000) can obtain QR code information from a photographed image through a QR code recognition module and display clothing information included in the QR code information.

[0186] Upon receiving a user input of pressing the setup button (880) after entering clothing information, the user device (2000) can transmit the entered clothing information to the server (3000) as clothing information corresponding to the tag ID. The server (3000) can store the received clothing information corresponding to the tag ID and transmit the received clothing information to the clothing processing device (1000). The clothing processing device (1000) can store the received clothing information corresponding to the tag ID.

[0187] FIG. 10 illustrates a method for guiding a garment treatment device (1000) to separate garments depending on whether the garments are machine-dryable, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0188] Referring to FIG. 10, the clothing treatment device (1000) may be a dryer and may display guide information to guide separation of clothing that cannot be machine dried.

[0189] For example, upon receiving a user input for turning on the power, the garment processing device (1000) may obtain tag information from a tag of at least one garment (50) within the drum. In addition, the garment processing device (1000) may determine whether the at least one garment (50) is machine-dryable based on information regarding whether the machine is dryable within the obtained tag information or information regarding whether the machine is dryable that is previously stored in response to the tag ID.

[0190] The garment processing device (1000) can identify at least one garment that cannot be machine-dried and display identification information for the garment that cannot be machine-dried. For example, the garment processing device (1000) can display at least one of a tag ID, a garment name, a garment type, or a garment image as the garment identification information.

[0191] Additionally, the clothing treatment device (1000) can display guide information (130) that guides the separation and drying of clothing that cannot be machine-dried, along with identification information of clothing that cannot be machine-dried.

[0192] The clothing treatment device (1000) can transmit information about clothing to be separated and dried to the user device (2000) via the server (3000) so that information about clothing to be separated and dried is provided to the user device (2000). For example, the clothing treatment device (1000) can transmit information about clothing to be separated and dried to the server (3000), and the server (3000) can transmit the received information to the user device (2000) via a push notification method.

[0193] The user device (2000) may display guide information (110) guiding the user to separate and dry clothes that cannot be machine dried, together with identification information (115, 117) of clothes that cannot be machine dried, based on receiving a user input selecting a push notification.

[0194] Additionally, the user device (2000) may display a user interface (120) for changing the machine-dryable information of the garment. Upon receiving a user input for changing the machine-dryable status of the 'pink knit' stored as non-machine-dryable to machine-dryable through the user interface (120), the user device (2000) may request the server (3000) to change the machine-dryable status to machine-dryable based on the tag ID of the 'pink knit'.

[0195] Accordingly, the next time you dry, you may not receive a notification to dry 'Pink Knit' separately without separate user input.

[0196] FIG. 11 illustrates a method in which a garment treatment device (1000) provides information on dye-treated garments according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0197] Referring to FIG. 11, the clothing treatment device (1000) can display information about clothing that transfers color to surrounding clothing as well as information about clothing that is transferred color by surrounding clothing.

[0198] The garment treatment device (1000) can obtain tag information from the tag of at least one garment (50) within the drum upon receiving a user input for turning on the power. In addition, the garment treatment device (1000) can determine whether or not the garment (50) is transferable and whether or not it is resistant to transfer based on information regarding the transferability within the obtained tag information or information regarding the transferability previously stored in response to the tag ID.

[0199] Based on whether at least one garment (50) is color-transferable and whether color-transferable is avoided, the garment treatment device (1000) can display identification information for garments that are color-transferable and identification information for garments that are color-transferable.

[0200] Additionally, the clothing treatment device (1000) can display guide information (170) that guides the washing of one group of clothing that is likely to be discolored and clothing that is likely to be discolored.

[0201] Based on receiving a user input to take out one of the garments displayed within the drum, the garment handling device (1000) can delete the identification information of the taken out garment.

[0202] FIG. 12 illustrates a method for a garment treatment device (1000) to classify a plurality of garments in a drum into a plurality of groups according to a washing method, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0203] Referring to FIG. 12, the clothing treatment device (1000) can classify a plurality of clothing (50) with recognized tags into a plurality of groups according to a washing method, and provide guidance on a washing method for each group.

[0204] For example, the clothing treatment device (1000) can determine a washing method for each garment based on tag information of the plurality of garments (50). The clothing treatment device (1000) can determine garments with the same washing method or garments with similar washing methods that are determined to be washable together as one group among the plurality of garments (50). For example, the clothing treatment device (1000) can determine garments with a hand wash or wool wash method as one group, determine garments with a color transfer rate below a standard level as one group, and determine the remaining garments with a general washing method as one group.

[0205] The clothing treatment device (1000) can group a plurality of clothing (50) into two or more groups, thereby providing identification information for the clothing belonging to each group and a washing method for each group.

[0206] For example, the clothing treatment device (1000) can transmit identification information of clothing belonging to each group and a washing method for each group to the user device (2000) via the server (3000). The user device (2000) can display identification information of clothing belonging to each group and a washing method for each group for a plurality of clothing (50) in the drum.

[0207] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 12, the user device (2000) can display a plurality of clothes (50) by grouping them into a wool wash and cold water wash group (121), a single wash group (123), and a standard wash group (125).

[0208] FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a method for moving clothes requiring separation to a position where separation is easy, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, by a garment handling device (1000).

[0209] In step S1310, the garment processing device (1000) can obtain garment information of a plurality of garments accommodated in the garment processing device (1000) through a tag reader.

[0210] The garment processing device (1000) can obtain tag information from a tag attached to the garment via a tag reader. The garment processing device (1000) can obtain garment information stored in the garment processing device (1000) in response to the tag ID.

[0211] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the garment processing device (1000) receives a user input for closing the door after power is turned on, the garment processing device (1000) can obtain garment information of a plurality of garments accommodated in the garment processing device (1000) through a tag reader.

[0212] In step S1320, the clothing processing device (1000) can identify clothing that needs to be separated from the remaining clothing among a plurality of clothing based on the acquired clothing information.

[0213] The clothing processing device (1000) can identify clothing that needs to be separated among a plurality of clothing based on material information, color information, color transferability information, washing method information, or drying method information included in the clothing information.

[0214] The clothing processing device (1000) can output guide information guiding separation of clothing from the remaining clothing along with identification information of the clothing requiring separation based on determining that there is clothing requiring separation from the remaining clothing.

[0215] In step S1330, the garment processing device (1000) can rotate the drum to move the position of the identified garment to the top of the plurality of garments so that the identified garment is visible.

[0216] The garment treatment device (1000) may include a camera capable of photographing garments within the drum. The garment treatment device (1000) may photograph multiple garments within the drum through the camera based on the determination of garments requiring separation. For example, the garment treatment device (1000) may rotate the drum at a predetermined angle or time and then photograph the interior of the drum, repeating the process at a predetermined cycle.

[0217] The garment processing device (1000) can determine whether the garment requiring separation is located on top of a plurality of garments based on the captured image obtained from the camera and the image information of the garment requiring separation.

[0218] For example, the garment processing device (1000) may determine that the garment requiring separation is located on top of a plurality of garments based on the detection of the color and pattern area of ​​the garment requiring separation within the photographed image.

[0219] For example, the clothing processing device (1000) may determine that the clothing requiring separation is located on top of a plurality of clothing based on the area of ​​the color and pattern of the clothing requiring separation within the photographed image being greater than a predetermined range.

[0220] Based on determining that the garment requiring separation is located on top of a plurality of garments, the garment handling device (1000) can stop the rotation of the drum and open the door.

[0221] FIG. 14 illustrates a method of moving a position of clothing requiring separation by rotating a drum of a garment treatment device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0222] Referring to FIG. 14, the garment treatment device (1000) can monitor whether garments (51) requiring separation come to an easy-to-take-out position while the drum rotates, and when they come to an easy-to-take-out position, stop the rotation of the drum and output a notification to the user.

[0223] For example, the garment processing device (1000) can rotate the drum (100) to move the position of the garments requiring separation to the top of the plurality of garments (50) so as to facilitate taking out the garments (51) requiring separation from within the drum (100).

[0224] The garment treatment device (1000) may include a camera (1750) that is equipped to photograph a plurality of garments (50) within the drum (100). The garment treatment device (1000) may photograph the plurality of garments (50) within the drum (100) through the camera (1750) based on determining the garments (51) that require separation. For example, the garment treatment device (1000) may repeat an operation of rotating the drum (100) at a predetermined angle or time and then photographing the inside of the drum (100) at a predetermined cycle.

[0225] The clothing processing device (1000) can determine that the clothing (51) requiring separation is located on top of a plurality of clothing (50) based on the area of ​​color and pattern of the clothing (51) requiring separation within the photographed image being greater than a predetermined range.

[0226] Based on determining that the garment (51) requiring separation is located on top of the plurality of garments (50), the garment processing device (1000) can stop the rotation of the drum (100) and open the door.

[0227] FIG. 15 illustrates a flowchart of a method in which a garment processing device (1000) learns a user's selection and changes garment information according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0228] In step S1510, the garment processing device (1000) can obtain garment information of a plurality of garments accommodated in the garment processing device (1000) through a tag reader.

[0229] The garment processing device (1000) can obtain tag information from a tag attached to the garment via a tag reader. The garment processing device (1000) can obtain garment information stored in the garment processing device (1000) in response to the tag ID.

[0230] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the garment processing device (1000) receives a user input for closing the door after power is turned on, the garment processing device (1000) can obtain garment information of a plurality of garments accommodated in the garment processing device (1000) through a tag reader.

[0231] In step S1520, the garment processing device (1000) can identify garments that need to be separated from the remaining garments among a plurality of garments based on the acquired garment information.

[0232] The clothing processing device (1000) can identify clothing that needs to be separated among a plurality of clothing based on material information, color information, color transferability information, washing method information, or drying method information included in the clothing information.

[0233] In step S1530, the garment processing device (1000) can output guide information guiding separation of the garment from the remaining garments along with identification information of the garment that needs to be separated.

[0234] The clothing processing device (1000) can output guide information guiding separation of clothing from the remaining clothing along with identification information of the clothing requiring separation based on determining that there is clothing requiring separation from the remaining clothing.

[0235] In step S1540, the clothing treatment device (1000) can change the washing method or drying method of the clothing requiring separation as the clothing requiring separation is washed or dried without being separated after the guide information is output.

[0236] The garment treatment device (1000) can receive a user input to initiate washing or drying after the guide information is output. Furthermore, as washing or drying begins, the garment treatment device (1000) can determine whether garments requiring separation have been separated.

[0237] For example, the garment handling device (1000) may determine that the garment requiring separation has been separated from the remaining garments by being taken out based on the fact that tag information of the garment requiring separation is not detected.

[0238] Additionally, the clothing processing device (1000) can determine that the clothing requiring separation is not separated based on the detection of tag information of the clothing requiring separation and tag information of the remaining clothing.

[0239] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the garment treatment device (1000) may provide the guide information once more when it is determined that garments requiring separation have not been separated even after a predetermined time has elapsed after the guide information is output and a user input to start washing or drying is received.

[0240] The garment treatment device (1000) can calculate the number of times that garments requiring separation are washed or dried without being separated. In addition, the garment treatment device (1000) can store the washing or drying method used when garments requiring separation are washed or dried without being separated.

[0241] Based on the number of times that clothes requiring separation are washed or dried without being separated exceeding a predetermined number of times, the clothes treatment device (1000) can change the washing or drying method of the clothes requiring separation.

[0242] For example, if the number of times that clothing, which is guided to require separation based on the degree of color transfer, is washed without being separated exceeds a predetermined number of times, the clothing treatment device (1000) may change the washing method of the clothing from single washing to standard washing, or may change the washing method to one that allows both single washing and standard washing. In addition, the clothing treatment device (1000) may change the degree of color transfer information in the clothing information of the clothing to low degree of color transfer.

[0243] Accordingly, even if clothes that were guided to be separated due to a high risk of color transfer in the previous wash are mixed with other clothes during the next wash, the clothes treatment device (1000) may not output guide information guiding the clothes to be washed separately.

[0244] FIG. 16 illustrates a flowchart of a method in which a garment processing device (1000) provides a notification for a garment for which a notification has been set, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0245] In step S1610, the garment processing device (1000) can obtain the tag ID of the garment.

[0246] As the tag of the clothing enters the recognition area of ​​the tag reader, the clothing processing device (1000) can obtain tag information of the clothing through the tag reader.

[0247] For example, if the recognition area of ​​the tag reader is an area within the drum, when clothes are put into the drum, the clothes handling device (1000) can obtain tag information of the clothes through the tag reader.

[0248] Additionally, for example, if the recognition area of ​​the tag reader is the front area of ​​the garment handling device (1000), the garment handling device (1000) can obtain tag information of the garment through the tag reader based on a user input of bringing the garment to the front of the garment handling device (1000).

[0249] In step S1620, the garment processing device (1000) can obtain garment information corresponding to the tag ID.

[0250] The clothing processing device (1000) can obtain clothing information stored in response to the tag ID.

[0251] In step S1630, the clothing processing device (1000) can determine whether the clothing is set to have a notification based on the clothing information.

[0252] Clothing information may include notification setting information. Notification setting information may include information on whether to output a notification when clothing is detected.

[0253] In step S1640, the clothing processing device (1000) may output a notification notifying that the clothing has been detected based on determining that the clothing is a clothing for which a notification has been set.

[0254] For example, based on determining that the garment is a garment for which a notification has been set, the garment processing device (1000) may output a notification sound. The notification sound may include a predetermined single-tone buzzer, a melody buzzer, or a notification voice. The notification voice may be, for example, a voice signal indicating the name or type of garment.

[0255] Additionally, based on determining that a notification has been set in response to the tag ID, the garment processing device (1000) may display garment information stored in response to the tag ID. For example, the garment processing device (1000) may display the tag ID, garment type, color, size, or material obtained from the tag. Additionally, for example, the garment processing device (1000) may display not only the tag information but also the garment name, garment image, washing method, or drying method stored in response to the tag ID.

[0256] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, if there are multiple garments with notifications set among the garments in the drum or management room, the garment processing device (1000) can display garment information for the multiple garments with notifications set. For example, the garment processing device (1000) can sequentially display the multiple garments with notifications set, one by one. Additionally, for example, the garment processing device (1000) can display a list of the multiple garments with notifications set.

[0257] Accordingly, by setting up notifications for clothes that users consider important, it is possible to prevent important clothes from being washed or dried using the wrong washing or drying method.

[0258] FIG. 17 illustrates a method for a garment handling device (1000) to provide a notification for a garment for which a notification has been set, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0259] Referring to FIG. 17, the garment processing device (1000) can output a notification when a garment for which a notification is set is detected. When the tag ID of the garment (50) is detected, the garment processing device (1000) can output a notification set in response to the tag ID.

[0260] Notifications can be set in response to important clothing. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 17, the user device (2000) can display a user interface (1710) for setting a notification to be output when clothing is detected.

[0261] Based on receiving a user input setting a notification to output a notification when clothing is detected, the user device (2000) can store the notification settings corresponding to the tag ID of the clothing (50). In addition, the user device (2000) can transmit notification setting information corresponding to the tag ID to the clothing processing device (1000) via the server. The clothing processing device (1000) can store the notification settings corresponding to the tag ID.

[0262] When the power of the garment treatment device (1000) is turned on, as the garment (50) approaches the garment treatment device (1000), the garment treatment device (1000) can obtain tag information of the garment (50). For example, as the garment (50) is placed in the drum, the garment treatment device (1000) can obtain RFID tag information of the garment (50) through the RFID reader.

[0263] Additionally, upon receiving a user input to turn on the power, the garment treatment device (1000) can obtain tag information for at least one garment stored in the drum or management room.

[0264] Based on determining that a notification is set in response to a tag ID in the tag information, the garment processing device (1000) can output a notification when the tag ID of the garment (50) is detected. The notification sound can include a predetermined single tone buzzer, a melody buzzer, or a notification sound. The notification sound can be, for example, a voice signal indicating the name of the garment or the type of garment.

[0265] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, based on determining that a notification is set in response to a tag ID, the garment processing device (1000) may display garment information (175) of the garment (50). For example, the garment processing device (1000) may display a garment name, a garment image, a washing method, or a drying method stored in response to the tag ID.

[0266] FIG. 18 illustrates a method in which a garment treatment device (1000) outputs a separate laundry notification according to a garment category selected by a user, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0267] Referring to FIG. 18, the user device (2000) may provide a user interface for setting a category of clothing to be washed separately or dried separately.

[0268] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 18, the user device (2000) may display a user interface (176) for selecting a type of clothing to be washed separately. Additionally, for example, the user device (2000) may display a user interface (177) for selecting a material of clothing to be washed separately.

[0269] Based on receiving a user input for selecting and storing a category of clothing to be washed or dried separately, the user device (2000) can transmit information on the category of clothing to be washed or dried separately selected by the user to the clothing processing device (1000) via the server.

[0270] The clothing processing device (1000) can output guide information that guides to wash or dry the set clothing category separately when the set clothing category is detected together with another clothing category.

[0271] For example, after silk clothing is set as a clothing category to be washed separately, and it is determined that cotton or synthetic fiber clothing and silk clothing are mixed and washed, the clothing treatment device (1000) may determine the silk clothing as clothing to be washed separately. Accordingly, the clothing treatment device (1000) may output guide information (178) guiding the separate washing of the silk clothing. In addition, the clothing treatment device (1000) may display tag information (179) obtained from the tag of the clothing to be washed separately. For example, the clothing treatment device (1000) may display the clothing type, color, size, or material of the clothing to be washed separately.

[0272] FIG. 19 illustrates a block diagram of a garment treatment device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0273] Referring to FIG. 19, the garment treatment device (1000) may include a processor (1100), a microphone (1200), a communication component (1300), a memory (1400), an input interface (1500), an output component (1600), a sensor (1700), a garment treatment component (1800), and a tag reader (1900).

[0274] Not all of the components illustrated are essential components of the garment treatment device (1000). The garment treatment device (1000) may be implemented with more components than those illustrated in FIG. 19, or may be implemented with fewer components than those illustrated in FIG. 19.

[0275] The same reference numbers are used for configurations identical to those illustrated in Fig. 2.

[0276] The clothing treatment device (1000) may be a washing machine. In this case, the washing machine (1000) according to various embodiments may perform washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying processes. The washing machine (1000) is an example of a clothing treatment device, and the clothing treatment device is a concept encompassing a device that washes clothing (laundry items, drying items), a device that dries clothing, and a device that can perform both washing and drying of clothing.

[0277] A washing machine (1000) according to various embodiments may include a top-loading washing machine (1000) in which a laundry inlet for loading or withdrawing laundry is provided to face upward, or a front-loading washing machine (1000) in which a laundry inlet is provided to face forward. A washing machine (1000) according to various embodiments may include a washing machine (1000) of a loading method other than a top-loading washing machine (1000) and a front-loading washing machine (1000).

[0278] In the case of a top-loading washing machine (1000), laundry can be washed using a water current generated by a rotating body such as a pulsator. In the case of a front-loading washing machine (1000), laundry can be washed by rotating the drum to repeatedly raise and lower the laundry. The front-loading washing machine (1000) may include a washing machine with a dryer (1000) that can dry the laundry contained inside the drum. The washing machine with a dryer (1000) may include a hot air supply device for supplying high-temperature air into the drum and a condensing device for removing moisture from the air discharged from the drum. For example, the washing machine with a dryer (1000) may include a heat pump device. The washing machine (1000) according to various embodiments may include a washing machine (1000) with a washing method other than the washing method described above.

[0279] A washing machine (1000) according to various embodiments may include a housing that accommodates various components therein. The housing may be provided in the form of a box with a laundry inlet formed on one side.

[0280] The washing machine (1000) may include a door for opening and closing the laundry inlet. The door may be rotatably mounted to the housing by a hinge. At least a portion of the door may be transparent or translucent to allow the interior of the housing to be visible.

[0281] A washing machine (1000) may include a tub provided inside a housing to store water. The tub may be provided in a roughly cylindrical shape with a tub opening formed on one side, and may be arranged inside the housing so that the tub opening corresponds to a laundry inlet.

[0282] The tub may be connected to the housing by a damper. The damper can absorb vibrations generated when the drum rotates, thereby reducing the vibrations transmitted to the housing.

[0283] The washing machine (1000) may include a drum configured to accommodate laundry.

[0284] The drum may be positioned within the tub such that the drum opening provided on one side corresponds to the laundry inlet and the tub opening. Laundry may be sequentially passed through the laundry inlet, the tub opening, and the drum opening to be accommodated within the drum or taken out from the drum.

[0285] The drum rotates within the tub and can perform each of the washing, rinsing, and / or dehydration operations. The cylindrical wall of the drum is formed with a number of perforations, allowing water stored in the tub to flow into or out of the drum.

[0286] The processor (1100) controls the overall operation of the garment treatment device (1000). The processor (1100) can control components of the garment treatment device (1000) by executing a program stored in the memory (1400).

[0287] The processor (1100) may include a separate NPU that performs the operation of a machine learning model. In addition, the processor (1100) may include a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processor (GPU; Graphic Processing Unit), etc.

[0288] The memory (1400) stores various information, data, commands, programs, etc. required for the operation of the garment treatment device (1000). The memory (1400) may include at least one of volatile memory and non-volatile memory, or a combination thereof. The memory (1400) may include at least one type of storage medium among a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory, etc.), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read-Only Memory), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), a PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk. In addition, the garment treatment device (1000) may also operate a web storage or cloud server (not shown) that performs a storage function on the Internet.

[0289] At least one processor (1100) and at least one memory (1400) may be included in one control unit. For example, at least one processor (1100) and at least one memory (1400) may be included in one microcontroller unit (MCU).

[0290] The garment treatment components (1800) may include washing components (1810), drying components (1820), and steam generating components (1830).

[0291] The laundry component (1810) may include a drive device configured to rotate the drum. The drive device may include a drive motor and a rotating shaft for transmitting driving force generated by the drive motor to the drum. The rotating shaft may pass through the tub and be connected to the drum.

[0292] The driving device can rotate the drum forward or backward to perform each operation according to the washing, rinsing, and / or dehydration, or drying cycle.

[0293] The laundry component (1810) may include a water supply device configured to supply water to the tub. The water supply device may include a water supply pipe and a water supply valve provided on the water supply pipe. The water supply pipe may be connected to an external water source. The water supply pipe may extend from the external water source to a detergent supply device and / or the tub. Water may be supplied to the tub via the detergent supply device. Water may be supplied to the tub without passing through the detergent supply device.

[0294] The water supply valve can open or close the water supply pipe in response to an electrical signal from the control unit. The water supply valve can allow or block the supply of water to the tub from an external water source. The water supply valve may include, for example, a solenoid valve that opens and closes in response to an electrical signal.

[0295] The laundry components (1810) may include a detergent supply device configured to supply detergent to the tub. The detergent supply device may include a manual detergent supply device that requires the user to add detergent for each wash cycle, and an automatic detergent supply device that stores a large amount of detergent and automatically adds a predetermined amount of detergent during the wash cycle. The detergent supply device may include a detergent supply device for storing detergent. The detergent supply device may be configured to supply detergent into the tub during the water supply process. Water supplied through the water supply pipe may be mixed with detergent via the detergent supply device. The water mixed with the detergent may be supplied into the tub. Detergent is used as a term encompassing a pre-wash detergent, a main wash detergent, a fabric softener, a bleach, etc., and the detergent supply device may be divided into a pre-wash detergent storage area, a main wash detergent storage area, a fabric softener storage area, and a bleach storage area.

[0296] The laundry component (1810) may include a drainage device configured to discharge water contained in the tub to the outside. The drainage device may include a drainage pipe extending from the bottom of the tub to the outside of the housing, a drainage valve provided on the drainage pipe to open and close the drainage pipe, and a pump provided on the drainage pipe. The pump may pump water in the drainage pipe to the outside of the housing.

[0297] The drying component (1820) may include at least one of a heat pump that removes moisture from laundry by circulating a refrigerant or a heater that removes moisture from laundry by heating air. The drying component (1820) may also include a blower motor and a blower fan.

[0298] Steam generating components (1830) can heat water to generate steam. Steam generated by the steam generating components can be sprayed into a management room within the garment management device by means of blower components.

[0299] The garment treatment device (1000) may include a control panel (1510 of FIG. 1) disposed on one side of the housing. The control panel (1510) may provide a user interface for interaction between a user and the garment treatment device (1000). The user interface may include at least one input interface (1500) and at least one output component (1600).

[0300] At least one input interface (1500) can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal. The input interface (1500) can receive user input for controlling the garment treatment device (1000).

[0301] The input interface (1500) may include, but is not limited to, a user input device including a touch panel that detects a user's touch, a button that receives a user's push operation, a wheel that receives a user's rotation operation, a keyboard, and a dome switch.

[0302] Additionally, the input interface (1500) may include a motion detection sensor (not shown). For example, the motion detection sensor (not shown) may detect a user's movement and receive the detected movement as a user input.

[0303] The input interface (1500) receives user input and transmits it to the processor (1100).

[0304] At least one input interface (1500) may include a power button, an operation button, a course selection dial (or a course selection button), and a wash / rinse / spin / dry setting button. The at least one input interface (1500) may include, for example, a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and / or a microphone (1200).

[0305] At least one output component (1600) can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the garment treatment device (1000) to the user.

[0306] For example, at least one output component (1600) may transmit information related to a washing course and the operating time of the garment treatment device (1000), washing settings / rinsing settings / spin settings / drying settings to the user. Information related to the operation of the garment treatment device (1000) may be output via a screen, indicator, voice, etc. At least one output component (1600) may include a display (1610) and an audio output component (1620).

[0307] The display (1610) can output image data processed by an image processing unit (not shown) through a display panel (not shown) under the control of the processor (1100). The display panel (not shown) can include at least one of a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a 3D display, and an electrophoretic display.

[0308] The audio output component (1620) can output audio signals to the outside of the garment treatment device (1000). The audio output component (1620) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback.

[0309] The microphone (1200) can receive a user's voice command or voice request. Accordingly, the processor (1100) can control an operation corresponding to the voice command or voice request to be performed. In addition, the microphone (1200) can receive sounds surrounding the garment treatment device (1000).

[0310] The communication components (1300) can transmit and receive information according to a protocol with an external device (not shown) or a server (3000) under the control of the processor (1100). The communication components (1300) can include at least one communication component and at least one port for transmitting and receiving data with the external device (not shown) or the server (3000).

[0311] Additionally, the communication components (1300) can communicate with external devices via at least one wired or wireless communication network. The communication components (1300) may include at least one or a combination of short-range communication components (1310) and long-range communication components (1320). The communication components (1300) may include at least one antenna for wirelessly communicating with other devices.

[0312] The communication component (1300) can transmit data to or receive data from external devices (e.g., a server, a user device, and / or a home appliance). For example, the communication component (1300) can establish communication with a server (3000), a user device (2000), and / or other home appliances, and transmit and receive various data.

[0313] To this end, the communication components (1300) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between external devices, and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. According to one embodiment, the communication components (1300) can include wireless communication components (e.g., cellular communication components, short-range wireless communication components, or global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication components) or wired communication components (e.g., local area network (LAN) communication components, or power line communication components). The communication components (1300) can communicate with the external devices through a first network (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a WAN)). Different types of communication components may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips).

[0314] Short-range wireless communication components (1310) may include, but are not limited to, Bluetooth communication components, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication components, near field communication modules, WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication components, Zigbee communication components, infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication components, WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication components, UWB (ultrawideband) communication components, Ant+ communication components, microwave (uWave) communication components, etc.

[0315] The remote communication components (1320) may include communication components that perform various types of remote communication and may include a mobile communication unit. The mobile communication unit transmits and receives wireless signals with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server (3000) on a mobile communication network.

[0316] In one embodiment, the communication component (1300) can communicate with external devices such as a server (3000), a user device (2000), and other home appliances via a surrounding access point (AP). The access point (AP) can connect a local area network (LAN) to which the garment processing device (1000) or the user device is connected to a wide area network (WAN) to which the server (3000) is connected. The garment processing device (1000) or the user device (2000) can be connected to the server (3000) via the wide area network (WAN).

[0317] The control unit can control various components of the garment treatment device (1000). The control unit can be referred to as an MCU. The control unit can control various components of the garment treatment device (1000) to perform at least one operation including water supply, washing, rinsing, and / or dehydration according to a user input. For example, the control unit can control the drive motor of the washing component (1810) to adjust the rotation speed of the drum, or control the water supply valve of the water supply device of the washing component (1810) to supply water to the tub.

[0318] The control unit may include hardware such as a processor (1100) or a memory (1400), and software such as a control program. For example, the control unit may include an algorithm for controlling the operation of components within the garment treatment device (1000), at least one memory for storing program-type data, and at least one processor for performing the aforementioned operation using data stored in the at least one memory. The memory and the processor may each be implemented as separate chips. The processor may include one or more processor chips or one or more processing cores. The memory may include one or more memory chips or one or more memory blocks. Additionally, the memory and the processor may be implemented as a single chip.

[0319] The sensor (1700) may include, but is not limited to, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a water level sensor.

[0320] The tag reader (1900) may include, but is not limited to, an RFID reader, an NFC reader, a QR code reader, or a barcode reader.

[0321] At least one processor (1100) can obtain clothing information of a plurality of clothing items accommodated in the clothing processing device (1000) through a tag reader (1900).

[0322] At least one processor (1100) can determine, based on the acquired clothing information, whether there is a garment among the plurality of garments that needs to be separated from the remaining garments.

[0323] At least one processor (1100) may output, through the output components (1600), guide information guiding separation of the garment from the remaining garments along with identification information of the garments requiring separation based on determining that there are garments requiring separation from the remaining garments.

[0324] At least one processor (1100) can control the garment treatment components (1800) based on user input regarding guide information to wash or dry the remaining garments without or together with the garments requiring separation.

[0325] At least one processor (1100) may display an identification image of the garment requiring separation through the display (1610) based on determining that there is a garment requiring separation from the rest of the garment.

[0326] At least one processor (1100) can determine, based on the degree of color transferability information among the clothing information of the plurality of clothing items, that the clothing items that are to be transferred to surrounding clothing items among the plurality of clothing items need to be separated from the remaining clothing items.

[0327] Based on receiving a user input to start washing after taking out clothes that need to be separated according to the guide information through the input interface (1500), at least one processor (1100) can control the washing components (1810) to wash the remaining clothes.

[0328] At least one processor (1100) may determine, based on machine-dryable information among the clothing information of the plurality of clothing items, that clothing items that cannot be machine-dried among the plurality of clothing items need to be separated from the remaining clothing items.

[0329] Based on receiving a user input to start drying after taking out clothes that need to be separated according to the guide information through the input interface (1500), at least one processor (1100) can control the drying components (1820) to dry the remaining clothes.

[0330] At least one processor (1100) can detect tag IDs of multiple garments through a tag reader (1900) and obtain garment information corresponding to the tag IDs.

[0331] Clothing information corresponding to tag IDs may be clothing information based on user input received through the user device (2000).

[0332] At least one processor (1100) can rotate the drum of the garment treatment device (1000) so that garments requiring separation are visible among the plurality of garments, thereby moving the position of the garments requiring separation to the top of the plurality of garments.

[0333] At least one processor (1100) can output guide information that guides a washing method for the remaining clothes, along with a washing method for clothes that need to be separated, through output components (1600).

[0334] The clothing information of multiple garments may include notification setting information regarding whether to output a notification indicating that the garments have been placed in the garment processing device (1000).

[0335] At least one processor (1100) can output a notification notifying that the garment has been placed in the garment handling device (1000) through the output components (1600) when a tag ID of a garment set to output a notification is detected among a plurality of garments.

[0336] At least one processor (1100) can display clothing information of clothing set to output a notification, along with the output of the notification.

[0337] At least one processor (1100) may change the washing or drying method of the clothes requiring separation when the clothes requiring separation are washed or dried without being separated after the guide information is output when the clothes requiring separation are washed or dried more than a predetermined number of times.

[0338] A device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, the term "non-transitory storage medium" simply means a tangible device that does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves). This term does not distinguish between cases where data is permanently stored in the storage medium and cases where data is temporarily stored. For example, a "non-transitory storage medium" may include a buffer in which data is temporarily stored.

[0339] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product (e.g., a downloadable app) may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0340] While the present disclosure has been described above through various embodiments, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations may be suggested. The present disclosure is intended to encompass changes and modifications within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. In the clothing processing device (1000), Garment treatment components (1800); Tag Leader (1900); Output components (1600); At least one memory (1400) storing one or more instructions; and comprising at least one processor, wherein said at least one processor executes said one or more instructions stored in said memory (1400); Obtain clothing information of multiple clothing items accommodated in the clothing handling device (1000) through the tag reader (1900), Based on the clothing information obtained above, it is determined whether there is a clothing among the plurality of clothing that needs to be separated from the remaining clothing, Based on the determination that there is clothing that needs to be separated from the remaining clothing, guide information that guides separation from the remaining clothing is output together with identification information of the clothing that needs to be separated through the output component (1600). A garment treatment device (1000) that controls the garment treatment components (1800) according to user input for the above guide information to wash or dry the remaining garments without or together with the garments requiring separation.

2. In paragraph 1, The above output components include a display, At least one processor of the above, A garment processing device that displays an identification image of the garment requiring separation through the display based on determining that there is garment requiring separation from the remaining garments.

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The above garment treatment components include laundry components, At least one processor of the above, Based on the degree of color transferability information among the clothing information of the plurality of clothing items, the clothing item that is likely to transfer color to surrounding clothing item among the plurality of clothing items is determined to be a clothing item that needs to be separated from the remaining clothing items. A clothes treatment device, which controls the washing components to wash the remaining clothes based on receiving a user input to start washing after taking out the clothes requiring separation according to the above guide information.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The above garment treatment components include drying components, At least one processor of the above, Based on the machine-dryable information among the clothing information of the plurality of clothing items, the clothing items that cannot be machine-dried among the plurality of clothing items are determined to be clothing items that need to be separated from the remaining clothing items. A garment treatment device, which controls the drying components to dry the remaining garments based on receiving a user input to start drying after taking out the garments requiring separation according to the above guide information.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, At least one processor of the above, Through the tag reader, the tag IDs of the plurality of garments are detected, and the garment information corresponding to the tag IDs is obtained. A clothing processing device, wherein the clothing information corresponding to the above tag IDs is clothing information based on user input received through a user device.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, At least one processor of the above, A clothing treatment device that rotates the drum so that the clothing requiring separation is visible among the plurality of clothing within the drum of the clothing treatment device, thereby moving the position of the clothing requiring separation to the top of the plurality of clothing.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, At least one processor of the above, A clothing processing device that outputs guide information that guides a washing method for the remaining clothing, together with a washing method for the clothing requiring separation, through the above output components.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The clothing information of the above plurality of clothing items includes notification setting information on whether to output a notification that the clothing items have been placed in the clothing processing device. At least one processor of the above, A garment processing device that outputs a notification notifying that a garment with the tag ID has been put into the garment processing device through the output component when a tag ID of a garment set to output a notification among the plurality of garments is detected based on the above notification setting information.

9. In paragraph 8, At least one processor of the above, A clothing processing device that displays clothing information of clothing set to output the above notification, together with the output of the above notification.

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, At least one processor of the above, A clothing treatment device that changes the washing or drying method of the clothing requiring separation when the clothing requiring separation is washed or dried more than a predetermined number of times after the guide information is outputted.

11. In a method for controlling a clothing processing device, A step of obtaining clothing information of a plurality of clothing accommodated in the clothing processing device through a tag reader; A step of determining whether there is a garment among the plurality of garments that needs to be separated from the remaining garments based on the acquired clothing information; A step of outputting guide information guiding separation of the clothing from the remaining clothing together with identification information of the clothing requiring separation based on determining that there is clothing requiring separation from the remaining clothing; and A method for controlling a garment treatment device, comprising the step of washing or drying the remaining garments without or together with the garments requiring separation, according to a user input for the guide information.

12. In paragraph 11, The step of outputting guide information that guides separation from the remaining clothing along with identification information of the clothing that requires separation is as follows: A method for controlling a garment processing device, comprising the step of displaying an identification image of the garment requiring separation.

13. In clause 11 or 12, Based on the clothing information obtained above, the step of determining whether there is a clothing among the plurality of clothing that needs to be separated from the remaining clothing is as follows: Based on the degree of color transferability information among the clothing information of the plurality of clothing items, a step is included for determining a clothing item among the plurality of clothing items that is to transfer color to surrounding clothing items as a clothing item that needs to be separated from the remaining clothing items. According to the user input for the above guide information, the step of washing or drying the remaining clothes without or together with the clothes requiring separation is, A method for controlling a clothing treatment device, comprising the step of washing the remaining clothing based on receiving a user input for starting washing after taking out the clothing requiring separation according to the above guide information.

14. In any one of paragraphs 11 to 13, Based on the clothing information obtained above, the step of determining whether there is a clothing among the plurality of clothing that needs to be separated from the remaining clothing is as follows: A step of determining, based on machine-dryable information among the clothing information of the plurality of clothing items, that clothing items that cannot be machine-dried among the plurality of clothing items need to be separated from the remaining clothing items, According to the user input for the above guide information, the step of washing or drying the remaining clothes without or together with the clothes requiring separation is, A method of controlling a garment treatment device, wherein, based on the above guide information, after taking out the garments requiring separation, the remaining garments are dried based on receiving a user input to start drying.

15. In any one of paragraphs 11 to 14, The step of obtaining clothing information of a plurality of clothing items accommodated in the clothing processing device through the tag reader is as follows. A step of detecting tag IDs of the plurality of garments through the tag reader and obtaining garment information corresponding to the tag IDs is included. A method for controlling a clothing processing device, wherein the clothing information corresponding to the tag IDs is clothing information based on user input received through a user device.

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