Clothing care apparatus and method for controlling clothing care apparatus

Abstract

A clothing care apparatus and a method for controlling a clothing care apparatus may be provided. More specifically, a clothing care apparatus may be provided, wherein the clothing care apparatus comprises: a first clothing care apparatus that stores clothing; a second clothing care apparatus that removes foreign substances from the clothing; and at least one processor, wherein: the second clothing care apparatus includes a care chamber in which the clothing is accommodated, a ventilation module that ventilates the clothing, and at least one hanger that holds the clothing and includes an identification module; and the at least one processor controls the identification module to identify a tag of the clothing, obtains clothing information, related to the clothing, stored in the tag from the identification module, and controls operation of the ventilation module on the basis of the clothing information.

Description

Clothing management device and method for controlling the clothing management device

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a clothing management device and a control method thereof. Specifically, the present disclosure provides a clothing management device that manages clothing using a hanger that automatically identifies clothing information, and a control method thereof.

[0002] A clothing management device may be a device for storing and managing clothing. The clothing management device may be a smart closet. The clothing management device may include a closet for storing clothing and a clothing management device for removing foreign substances from the clothing.

[0003] A wardrobe can store multiple items of clothing. A clothing manager can be an appliance used to manage clothing in the home. A clothing manager can deodorize, reduce wrinkles, dry, and sterilize clothing. A clothing manager can apply steam, air, and heat to keep clothing clean. A clothing manager can quickly manage clothing in the home.

[0004] It can be difficult to locate a desired item among multiple items stored in a closet. Furthermore, managing clothing that has been stored in the closet for a long period of time can be challenging.

[0005] A garment care device can have multiple operating modes. To prevent damage to clothing and improve garment care performance, the operating mode corresponding to the garment can be selected from among the multiple operating modes. Manually selecting the operating mode of a garment care device can be inconvenient. Furthermore, manually selecting the operating mode of a garment care device can result in selecting a mode that damages the garment.

[0006] A clothing management device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first clothing manager for storing clothing, a second clothing manager for removing foreign substances from clothing, and at least one processor. The second clothing manager according to one embodiment may include a management room for accommodating clothing, a ventilation module for ventilating clothing, and at least one hanger for holding clothing and including an identification module. The at least one processor according to one embodiment may control the identification module to identify a tag of clothing. The at least one processor according to one embodiment may obtain clothing information related to clothing stored in a tag from the identification module. The at least one processor according to one embodiment may control the operation of the ventilation module based on the clothing information.

[0007] A method for controlling a garment management device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an operation for controlling an identification module included in at least one hanger to identify a tag of a garment. A method for controlling a garment management device according to one embodiment may include an operation for obtaining garment information related to the garment stored in the tag from the identification module. A method for controlling a garment management device according to one embodiment may include an operation for controlling the operation of a ventilation module for ventilating the garment based on the garment information.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a clothing management device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a first clothing manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a second clothing manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a side view of a second garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a clothes hanger according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a first garment management device of a garment management device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a first garment management device of a garment management device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a second clothing manager of a clothing management device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a second clothing manager of a clothing management device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a second garment management device of a garment management device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a second clothing manager of a clothing management device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a second clothing manager of a clothing management device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] The terms used in this disclosure will be briefly explained, and one embodiment of the present disclosure will be specifically described.

[0021] The terms used in this disclosure are selected from widely used, current terms, taking into account the functions of one embodiment of the disclosure. However, these terms may vary depending on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Furthermore, in certain cases, terms may be arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in such cases, their meanings will be described in detail in the description of the relevant embodiments of the disclosure. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should not be defined simply as names of terms, but rather based on the meanings of the terms and the overall content of the disclosure.

[0022] 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.

[0023] Throughout this disclosure, when a part is said to "include" a component, this does not exclude other components, but rather implies the inclusion of other components, unless otherwise specifically stated. Furthermore, terms such as "part," "module," and the like described herein mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented in hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0024] 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, one embodiment of the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In addition, in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted to clearly describe one embodiment of the present disclosure, and similar parts are designated with similar drawing reference numerals throughout the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating a clothing management device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The clothing management device (100) according to one embodiment may include a first clothing management device (110) and a second clothing management device (120). The clothing management device (100) may be a smart wardrobe in which the first clothing management device (110) and the second clothing management device (120) are integrally arranged.

[0026] The first clothing manager (110) may include a plurality of shelves and a plurality of partitions. The plurality of partitions may include a plurality of identifiers (111). Each of the identifiers (111) may be an RFID reader. The first clothing manager (110) may store clothing (112). The first clothing manager (110) may be a closet in which a plurality of RFID readers are arranged.

[0027] The second clothing manager (120) may include at least one identifier (121). The at least one identifier (121) may be an RFID reader. The second clothing manager (120) may accommodate clothing (122). The second clothing manager (120) may remove foreign substances from the clothing (122). For example, the second clothing manager (120) may decompose odors from the clothing (122), relieve wrinkles from the clothing (122), dry the clothing (122), and sterilize the clothing (122). The second clothing manager (120) may apply steam, wind, and heat to the clothing to keep the clothing (122) clean.

[0028] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a first clothing manager (110) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The first clothing manager (110) according to one embodiment may include a stand (201) and a storage room (202).

[0029] The stand (201) can hold a clothes hanger (200). The stand (201) can include an identification module capable of identifying the clothes hanger (200). For example, the stand (201) can include a camera capable of identifying an identifier placed on the top of the clothes hanger (200). For example, the stand (201) can include a current identification circuit capable of identifying a microcurrent flowing in the clothes hanger (200).

[0030] The storage room (202) can be defined by a plurality of shelves and a plurality of partitions included in the first clothing manager (110). The storage room (202) can store clothing (112).

[0031] The clothes hanger (200) can identify clothes (112) placed in the storage room (202). For example, the clothes hanger (200) can include an identification module that identifies a tag placed on the top of the clothes (112). The clothes hanger (200) can obtain clothes information related to the clothes (112).

[0032] The first clothing manager (110) can obtain clothing information from the hanger (200). The first clothing manager (110) can distinguish which clothing information has been obtained from each of at least one hanger (200). The first clothing manager (110) can obtain location information of each of at least one hanger (200). Accordingly, the first clothing manager (110) can obtain clothing information related to the location where the clothing (112) is placed and the clothing (112).

[0033] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a second clothing manager (120) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The second clothing manager (120) according to one embodiment may include a main body (310) and a door (320). The main body (310) may include a clothes hanger stand (301) and a management room (302).

[0034] The main body (310) may form the exterior of the second clothing manager (120). The main body (310) may be composed of a housing (311). The housing (311) may include at least one side wall, a lower surface, and an upper surface. For example, the housing (311) may have a rectangular pillar shape that is open in a first direction (e.g., the x-axis direction).

[0035] A clothes hanger stand (301) may be provided inside the management room (302). The clothes hanger stand (301) may be provided in the form of a bar crossing the management room (302). For example, the clothes hanger stand (301) may be a bar crossing the upper part of the management room (302) in a second direction (e.g., y-axis direction) that is perpendicular to the first direction. The clothes hanger stand (301) may hold a clothes hanger (200).

[0036] The management room (302) may be provided inside the main body (310). The shape of the management room (302) may be defined by the housing (311). For example, if the housing (311) has a square column shape, the management room (302) may be defined as a rectangular parallelepiped space. The management room (302) may accommodate clothing (122). When the second clothing manager (120) is operated, foreign substances in the clothing (122) accommodated in the management room (302) may be removed.

[0037] The door (320) may be rotatably coupled to the main body (310). For example, the door (320) may be coupled to one corner of an open portion of the housing (311). The door (320) may open or close the second clothing manager (120). When storing clothing in the management room (302), the door (320) may be opened. When the second clothing manager (120) is operating, the door (320) may remain closed.

[0038] FIG. 4 is a side view of a second garment manager (120) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The second garment manager (120) according to one embodiment may include a machine room (70), a blower module (410), and at least one processor (not shown).

[0039] A machine room (70) may be provided at the lower part of the main body (310). The machine room (70) can dehumidify or heat the air inside the main body (310). The machine room (70) may include a heat exchange device. The heat exchange device may include an evaporator, a condenser, and a compressor. The evaporator, condenser, and compressor can evaporate, condense, and compress the refrigerant while circulating it. The machine room (70) can remove moisture in the air inside the main body (310) and heat the air inside the main body (310) through a heat exchange phenomenon according to the circulation of the refrigerant.

[0040] A blower module (410) may be provided on the upper portion of the main body (310). The blower module (410) may circulate air within the management room (302). The blower module (410) may include a fan. The blower module (410) may discharge air, from which moisture has been removed and heated, generated in the machine room (70) to the upper portion of the management room (302). The blower module (410) may dry and manage clothes (122) placed on a hanger (200).

[0041] At least one processor included in the second clothing manager (120) can control the overall operation of the second clothing manager (120). At least one processor can control the start and stop of operation of the second clothing manager (120).

[0042] The clothes hanger (200) can identify clothing (122) placed in the management office (302). For example, the clothes hanger (200) can include an identification module that identifies a tag placed on the top of the clothing (122). The clothes hanger (200) can obtain clothing information related to the clothing (122).

[0043] The second clothing manager (120) can obtain clothing information from the hangers (200). The second clothing manager (120) can distinguish which clothing information has been obtained from each of at least one hangers (200). The second clothing manager (120) can obtain location information of each of at least one hangers (200). Accordingly, the second clothing manager (120) can obtain clothing information related to the location where the clothing (122) is placed and the clothing (122).

[0044] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a clothes hanger (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The clothes hanger (200) according to one embodiment may include an identification module (510), a clothing support (520), at least one clothing holder (521, 522), a head (530), a first body (541), a second body (542), a first wing (551), and a second wing (552).

[0045] The identification module (510) can identify the garment (112, 122). The identification module (510) can identify a tag attached to the garment (112, 122). For example, the identification module (510) can include a camera that photographs a tag attached to the upper part of the garment (112, 122). For example, the identification module (510) can include an RFID reader that identifies a tag attached to the upper part of the garment (112, 122). The identification module (510) can obtain information related to the garment.

[0046] A clothing support (520) may be placed at the bottom of a clothes hanger (200). The clothing support (520) may be rough for clothing (112, 122).

[0047] At least one clothing holder (521, 522) may be attached to the clothing support (520). For example, the at least one clothing holder (521, 522) may be a clip attached to the clothing support (520). The at least one clothing holder (521, 522) may hold the clothing (112, 122). The at least one clothing holder (521, 522) may prevent the clothing (112, 122) hung on the clothing support (520) from slipping down.

[0048] The head (530) may be placed on the upper part of the hanger (200). The head (530) may have a structure in which the hanger (200) may be placed on the hanger stand (201) of the first clothing manager (110) or the hanger stand (301) of the second clothing manager (120). The head (530) may support the identification module (510) so that the identification module (510) faces the clothing (112, 122).

[0049] The first body (541) and the second body (542) can extend downwards on both sides of the head (530). The first body (541) and the second body (542) can connect the head (530) to the first wing (551) and the second wing (552).

[0050] The first wing (551) may be positioned at the end of the first body (541). The second wing (552) may be positioned at the end of the second body (542). The first wing (551) and the second wing (552) may enable the hanger (200) to hold clothes (112, 122).

[0051] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a first clothing manager (110) of a clothing management device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] In operation 610, the first clothing manager (110) according to one embodiment can identify a tag of clothing (112) placed on at least one hanger (200). The at least one hanger (200) may be equipped with an identification module (510) that identifies the tag of the clothing (112). For example, the at least one hanger (200) may be equipped with a camera or a lens. The tag of the clothing (112) may be provided at the top of the at least one hanger (200). The identification module (510) may identify a QR code marked on the tag of the clothing (112). The identification module (510) may obtain clothing information related to the clothing (112) included in the QR code.

[0053] In one embodiment, clothing information related to clothing (112) may include the color of the clothing (112), the size of the clothing (112), the material of the clothing (112), the season type of the clothing (112), and the washing method of the clothing (112).

[0054] In one embodiment, at least one hanger (200) can move the garment (112) to accurately identify a tag placed on the top of the garment (112). For example, at least one hanger (200) can move the garment (112) by deforming at least one of the first wing (551) and the second wing (552) to accurately identify a tag on the garment (112). At least one hanger (200) can move the garment (112) so that the tag on the garment (112) corresponds with a camera or lens of at least one hanger (200).

[0055] In one embodiment, at least one hanger (200) can adjust the identification module (510) to accurately identify a tag placed on top of a garment (112). For example, at least one hanger (200) can rotate a camera or lens in the direction in which the tag on the garment (112) is located to accurately identify the tag.

[0056] In operation 620, the first clothing manager (110) according to one embodiment can identify the location of at least one hanger (200) placed in the storage room (202). At least one hanger (200) can include a mark that can be identified by the first clothing manager (110). For example, when there are multiple hangers (200), a mark can be provided on the top of at least one hanger (200) for each hanger (200).

[0057] The first clothing manager (110) may include an identification module (510) that identifies a mark of at least one hanger (200). For example, the first clothing manager (110) may include a camera at the top within the storage room (202). The first clothing manager (110) may identify a mark of at least one hanger (200) through the camera. The first clothing manager (110) may identify the location of each of at least one hanger (200) through the mark of the identified at least one hanger (200).

[0058] The first clothing manager (110) may include an identification circuit that identifies the location of at least one hanger (200). For example, the holder (201) of the first clothing manager (110) may include an identification circuit that can identify a current flowing in at least one hanger (200). Different microcurrents may flow in at least one hanger (200). The identification circuit can identify the microcurrent flowing in each of the at least one hangers (200). The identification circuit can identify the location of each of the at least one hangers (200) based on the identified microcurrent.

[0059] In operation 630, the first clothing manager (110) according to one embodiment can identify the location of clothing (112) based on a tag and a location. The first clothing manager (110) can identify a tag of clothing (112) placed on at least one hanger (200). The first clothing manager (110) can obtain clothing information related to clothing (112) placed on at least one hanger (200). The first clothing manager (110) can identify the location of at least one hanger (200). The first clothing manager (110) can identify the location of at least one hanger (200) on a stand (201) of the first clothing manager (110) based on the obtained clothing information and the identified location of at least one hanger (200). The first clothing manager (110) can identify the location of clothing (112) placed on at least one hanger (200) based on the acquired clothing information and the location of at least one identified hanger (200).

[0060] In one embodiment, the first clothing manager (110) may provide the user with the location of the identified clothing (112) and clothing information related to the clothing (112). For example, the first clothing manager (110) may display a UI screen representing the interior of the first clothing manager (110) through a display or a user's terminal.

[0061] In operation 640, the first clothing manager (110) according to one embodiment can select clothing (112) based on a user input and display clothing information related to the clothing (112). The first clothing manager (110) can receive a user input for selecting at least one hanger (200) through an input interface of the first clothing manager (110) or a user's terminal. The first clothing manager (110) can display the location of the clothing (112) placed on at least one hanger (200) and clothing information related to the clothing (112) placed on at least one hanger (200) through a display or the user's terminal.

[0062] In one embodiment, the first clothing manager (110) can inform the user of the location of the selected clothing (200). For example, the first clothing manager (110) can inform the user of the location of the clothing (112) by lighting up a light-emitting module provided on a hanger (200) on which the selected clothing (112) is hung. For example, the first clothing manager (110) can inform the user of the location of the clothing (112) by generating a sound from an acoustic module provided on a hanger (200) on which the selected clothing (112) is hung. For example, the first clothing manager (110) can inform the user of the location of the clothing (112) by changing the color of the hanger (200) on which the selected clothing (112) is hung on a UI screen representing the inside of the first clothing manager (110).

[0063] In one embodiment, the first clothing manager (110) may select clothing (112) based on clothing information input by the user or information related to the user. For example, the first clothing manager (110) may select clothing (112) that matches the clothing information input by the user. For example, the first clothing manager (110) may select clothing (112) that matches the user's schedule based on the user's schedule information. The first clothing manager (110) may recommend clothing (112) based on the clothing information input by the user or information related to the user, and select the clothing (112) in response to the user's final confirmation.

[0064] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a first clothing manager (110) of a clothing management device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0065] In operation 710, the first clothing manager (110) according to one embodiment can identify long-term storage clothing that has been stored for a specified period of time or longer. For example, the first clothing manager (110) can identify clothing (112) stored on a hanger (200) as long-term storage clothing if the position of the hanger (200) remains the same for a specified period of time or longer. For example, the first clothing manager (110) can identify clothing (112) stored on a hanger (200) as long-term storage clothing if the clothing (112) is stored in the same position on the hanger (200) for a specified period of time or longer.

[0066] In one embodiment of operation 720, the first clothing manager (110) can provide information about long-term storage clothing.

[0067] In one embodiment, the first clothing manager (110) can inform the user of the location of long-term storage clothing. For example, the first clothing manager (110) can inform the user of the location of the clothing (112) by lighting up a light-emitting module provided on a hanger (200) on which long-term storage clothing is hung. For example, the first clothing manager (110) can inform the user of the location of the clothing (112) by generating a sound from an acoustic module provided on a hanger (200) on which long-term storage clothing is hung. For example, the first clothing manager (110) can inform the user of the location of the clothing (112) by changing the color of the hanger (200) on which long-term storage clothing is hung on a UI screen representing the inside of the first clothing manager (110).

[0068] In one embodiment, the first clothing manager (110) may provide information related to the management of long-term storage clothing. For example, the first clothing manager (110) may provide information related to the washing and drying of long-term storage clothing. For example, the first clothing manager (110) may provide information related to the storage duration of long-term storage clothing.

[0069] In operation 730, the first clothing manager (110) according to one embodiment can manage clothing (112) according to season or weather. The first clothing manager (110) can obtain information related to the season or weather. The first clothing manager (110) can manage clothing (112) based on the information related to the season or weather. For example, the first clothing manager (110) can ventilate the storage room (202) when it is rainy.

[0070] In operation 740, the first clothing manager (110) according to one embodiment can recommend management corresponding to clothing (112) according to season or weather. The first clothing manager (110) can provide information related to a method of managing clothing (112) based on the season or weather. For example, when the season changes from winter to spring, the first clothing manager (110) can provide a method for long-term storage of winter clothing and a method for pre-wearing spring clothing.

[0071] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a second clothing manager (120) of a clothing management device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0072] In operation 810, the second clothing manager (120) according to one embodiment can control the identification module (510) to identify the tag of the clothing (122). A hanger (200) can be provided in the management room (302) of the second clothing manager (120). The hanger (200) can include an identification module (510). The identification module (510) of the hanger (200) can be a camera or a lens. The second clothing manager (120) can include a communication module that is connected to the identification module (510) of the hanger (200) via wireless communication. The second clothing manager (120) can control the identification module (510) of the connected hanger (200) via the communication module. The second clothing manager (120) can control the identification module (510) of the hanger (200) to identify the tag of the clothing (122) when the clothing (122) is placed on the hanger (200).

[0073] In operation 820, the second clothing manager (120) according to one embodiment can obtain clothing information related to clothing stored in a tag from the identification module (510). A QR code can be marked on the tag of the clothing (122). The QR code can include clothing information related to the clothing (122). The second clothing manager (120) can obtain clothing information included in the QR code through the identification module (510).

[0074] In operation 830, the second clothing manager (120) according to one embodiment can control the operation of the blower module (410) based on the clothing information. The second clothing manager (120) can determine an operation course for operating the second clothing manager (120) based on the clothing information. The second clothing manager (120) can determine the operation strength of the blower module (410), the operation time of the blower module (410), the steam amount of the blower module (410), and the steam temperature of the blower module (410) when operating the second clothing manager (120) based on the clothing information. The second clothing manager (120) can be operated with an operation course based on the clothing information to operate with an operation course suitable for the identified clothing (122).

[0075] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a second clothing manager (120) of a clothing management device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0076] In one embodiment of operation 910, the second clothing manager (120) can recognize clothing (122).

[0077] In operation 920, the second clothing manager (120) according to one embodiment can determine an operation course. The second clothing manager (120) can determine an operation course for driving the second clothing manager (120) based on clothing information.

[0078] In operation 930, the second garment manager (120) according to one embodiment may receive a first user input. The first user input may be a user input that determines whether to drive the second garment manager (120) according to the operation course determined by the second garment manager (120).

[0079] In operation 940, the second clothing manager (120) according to one embodiment can determine whether to automatically operate the second clothing manager (120) based on the first user input. If the second clothing manager (120) operates automatically (operation 940 - YES), the second clothing manager (120) can proceed to operation 950. If the second clothing manager (120) does not operate automatically (operation 940 - NO), the second clothing manager (120) can proceed to operation 960.

[0080] In operation 950, the second garment manager (120) according to one embodiment can proceed with the operation course. The second garment manager (120) can automatically operate according to the operation course determined based on the garment information in response to the first user input that approves the operation.

[0081] In operation 960, the second garment manager (120) according to one embodiment may display a motion course. The second garment manager (120) may display a motion course determined based on garment information in response to a first user input declining to proceed automatically. For example, the second garment manager (120) may display the determined motion course via a display or a user terminal.

[0082] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a second clothing manager (120) of a clothing management device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0083] In operation 1010, the second garment manager (120) according to one embodiment may receive a second user input. The second user input may be a user input for determining whether to operate the second garment manager (120) according to the indicated operation course.

[0084] In operation 1010, the second clothing manager (120) according to one embodiment can determine whether to proceed with the operation course based on the second user input. If the second clothing manager (120) proceeds with the operation course (operation 1020 - YES), the second clothing manager (120) can proceed with operation 1030. If the second clothing manager (120) does not proceed with the operation course (operation 1020 - NO), the second clothing manager (120) can proceed with operation 1040.

[0085] In operation 1030, the second garment manager (120) according to one embodiment can proceed with the operation course. The second garment manager (120) can operate according to the operation course determined based on the garment information in response to a second user input approving to proceed with the indicated operation course.

[0086] In operation 1040, the second garment manager (120) according to one embodiment may guide input of a user-defined course. The user-defined course may be an operation method other than a motion course. The user-defined course may be an operation method of the second garment manager (120) that the user directly inputs or sets. The user-defined course may be an operation method of the second garment manager (120) desired by the user. The second garment manager (120) may guide the user to input the user-defined course in response to a second user input that refuses to proceed with the displayed motion course. For example, the second garment manager (120) may display a UI screen guiding the user to input the user-defined course in response to a second user input that refuses to proceed with the displayed motion course through a display or a user terminal.

[0087] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a second clothing manager (120) of a clothing management device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0088] In operation 1110, the second garment manager (120) according to one embodiment may receive a third user input. The third user input may be a user inputting a user-defined course. For example, the third user input may be a user inputting a user-defined course, such as "Strong Course," through an input interface or a user terminal.

[0089] In operation 1120, the second garment manager (120) according to one embodiment can determine whether the user-set course is suitable for the garment (122). For example, the second garment manager (120) can determine whether the user-set course may damage the garment (122). If the user-set course is suitable for the garment (122) (operation 1120 - YES), the second garment manager (120) can proceed to operation 1130. If the user-set course is not suitable for the garment (122) (operation 1120 - NO), the second garment manager (120) can proceed to operation 1140. For example, if the user-set course may damage the garment (122), the second garment manager (120) can proceed to operation 1140. That is, if the garment (122) is made of leather and the user-set course includes an administration using steam, it may proceed to operation 1140 because it may damage the garment (122).

[0090] In operation 1130, the second garment manager (120) according to one embodiment can proceed with a user-set course. If the user-set course inputted in the third user input is suitable for the garment (122), the second garment manager (120) can operate according to the user-set course.

[0091] In operation 1140, the second garment manager (120) according to one embodiment can perform a similar course. If the user-set course input in the third user input is not suitable for the garment (122), the second garment manager (120) can provide a similar course suitable for the garment (122) while having a similar effect to the user-set course. For example, if the user-set course may damage the garment (122), the second garment manager (120) can provide a similar course that has a similar effect to the user-set course but does not damage the garment (122). That is, as described above, if the garment (122) is made of leather and the user-set course includes a process using steam, the user-set course can be performed except for the process using steam.

[0092] FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a second clothing manager (120) of a clothing management device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0093] In operation 1210, the second clothing manager (120) according to one embodiment can recognize each of a plurality of garments (122). The second clothing manager (120) can recognize whether a plurality of hangers (200) are arranged inside the management room (302). The second clothing manager (120) can recognize whether a garment is placed on each of the plurality of hangers (200).

[0094] In operation 1220, the second clothing manager (120) according to one embodiment can obtain clothing information and location information of each of the plurality of garments (122). The second clothing manager (120) can obtain information of each of the plurality of garments (122) placed on each of the plurality of hangers (200). The second clothing manager (120) can obtain the location of each of the plurality of hangers (200) through the identification module (510) inside the management room (302). Accordingly, the second clothing manager (120) can obtain location information of each of the plurality of garments (122).

[0095] In operation 1230, the second clothing manager (120) according to one embodiment can determine a plurality of operation courses corresponding to each of a plurality of garments (122) based on the garment information and the location information. The second clothing manager (120) can individually determine a plurality of operation courses for each of a plurality of garments (122) placed on each of a plurality of hangers (200).

[0096] In operation 1240, the second clothing manager (120) according to one embodiment can provide each of a plurality of operation courses to each of the plurality of garments (122). The second clothing manager (120) can provide each of the plurality of operation courses individually determined for each of the plurality of garments (122). For example, the second clothing manager (120) can individually provide each of the plurality of garments (122) by adjusting the inclination angles of the first wing (551) and the second wing (552) of each of the plurality of hangers (200). For example, the second clothing manager (120) can individually provide each of the plurality of garments (122) by individually controlling each of the plurality of fans included in the blower module (410). For example, inside the management room (302) of the second clothing management machine (120), a plurality of partition walls are provided to divide the management room (302) so that a plurality of operation courses can be individually provided.

[0097] The present disclosure provides a clothing management device for easily identifying and selecting clothing stored in the clothing management device and a method for controlling the clothing management device.

[0098] The present disclosure provides a clothing management device that manages clothing by driving a motion course suitable for clothing stored in the clothing management device, and a control method of the clothing management device.

[0099] A clothing management device (100) according to one embodiment may include a first clothing management unit (110) for storing clothing (112, 122), a second clothing management unit (120) for removing foreign substances from clothing (112, 122), and at least one processor. The second clothing management unit (120) according to one embodiment may include a management room (302) for accommodating clothing (112, 122), a ventilation module (410) for ventilating clothing (112, 122), and at least one hanger (200) for holding clothing (112, 122) and including an identification module (510). At least one processor according to one embodiment may control the identification module (510) to identify a tag of clothing (112, 122). At least one processor according to one embodiment may obtain clothing information related to clothing (112, 122) stored in a tag from the identification module (510). At least one processor according to one embodiment can control the operation of the blower module (410) based on clothing information.

[0100] At least one processor according to one embodiment may determine an operating course of the blower module (410) based on clothing information.

[0101] According to one embodiment, the second garment care device (120) may include a display. According to one embodiment, at least one processor may receive a first user input related to whether to proceed automatically. According to one embodiment, at least one processor may automatically proceed with a motion course based on the first user input or display information regarding the motion course on the display.

[0102] According to one embodiment, at least one processor may receive a second user input related to whether to proceed with a motion course. According to one embodiment, at least one processor may display a UI on the display that guides the user to proceed with the motion course or input a user-defined course other than the motion course based on the second user input.

[0103] At least one processor according to one embodiment may receive third user input related to a user-defined course. At least one processor according to one embodiment may determine whether the input user-defined course is suitable for the garment (112, 122).

[0104] At least one processor according to one embodiment may proceed with the user-defined course if the input user-defined course is suitable for the garment (112, 122) as a result of the determination.

[0105] At least one processor according to one embodiment may provide a similar course suitable for the garment (112, 122) if the input user-defined course determines that the determined course damages the garment (112, 122).

[0106] According to one embodiment, at least one processor can recognize each of a plurality of garments (112, 122). According to one embodiment, at least one processor can obtain garment information and location information of each of the plurality of garments (112, 122). According to one embodiment, at least one processor can determine a plurality of motion courses corresponding to each of the plurality of garments (112, 122) based on the garment information and location information. According to one embodiment, at least one processor can provide each of the plurality of motion courses to each of the plurality of garments.

[0107] According to one embodiment, a first clothing manager (110) may include a storage room (202) in which clothing (112, 122) is stored, and at least one hanger (200) for holding the clothing (112, 122) and including an identification module (510). According to one embodiment, at least one processor may identify a tag of the clothing (112, 122) held on the at least one hanger (200). According to one embodiment, at least one processor may identify a location of the at least one hanger (200) held within the storage room (202). According to one embodiment, at least one processor may identify a location of the clothing (112, 122) based on the tag and the location. According to one embodiment, at least one processor may select the clothing (112, 122) based on a user input and display clothing information related to the clothing (112, 122).

[0108] In one embodiment, at least one processor can identify long-term storage clothing that has been stored for a specified period of time or longer. In one embodiment, at least one processor can provide information regarding the long-term storage clothing.

[0109] At least one processor according to one embodiment can manage clothing (112, 122) by season or weather.

[0110] At least one processor according to one embodiment may recommend care corresponding to the clothing (112, 122) by season or weather.

[0111] A method for controlling a clothing management device according to one embodiment may include an operation for controlling an identification module included in at least one hanger to identify a tag of clothing. A method for controlling a clothing management device according to one embodiment may include an operation for obtaining clothing information related to clothing stored in a tag from the identification module. A method for controlling a clothing management device according to one embodiment may include an operation for controlling the operation of a blower module for ventilating clothing based on the clothing information.

[0112] A method for controlling a clothing management device according to one embodiment may include an operation of determining an operation course of a blower module based on clothing information.

[0113] A method for controlling a garment management device according to one embodiment may include an operation for receiving a first user input related to whether to automatically proceed. A method for controlling a garment management device according to one embodiment may include an operation for automatically proceeding with a motion course based on the first user input or displaying information related to the motion course on a display of the garment management device.

[0114] A method for controlling a garment management device according to one embodiment may include an operation for receiving a second user input related to whether or not to proceed with a motion course. A method for controlling a garment management device according to one embodiment may include an operation for displaying a UI on a display that guides the user to proceed with the motion course based on the second user input or to input a user-defined course other than the motion course.

[0115] A method for controlling a garment care device according to one embodiment may include an operation for receiving a third user input related to a user-set course. The method for controlling a garment care device according to one embodiment may include an operation for determining whether the input user-set course is suitable for the garment.

[0116] A method for controlling a clothing management device according to one embodiment may include an operation of executing a user-set course if the input user-set course is suitable for the clothing as a result of the determination.

[0117] A method of controlling a garment care device according to one embodiment may include an operation of providing a similar course suitable for the garment if the input user-set course determines that the input user-set course damages the garment.

[0118] A method for controlling a garment management device according to one embodiment may include an operation for recognizing each of a plurality of garments. A method for controlling a garment management device according to one embodiment may include an operation for acquiring garment information and location information of each of the plurality of garments. A method for controlling a garment management device according to one embodiment may include an operation for determining a plurality of operation courses corresponding to each of the plurality of garments based on the garment information and location information. A method for controlling a garment management device according to one embodiment may include an operation for providing each of the plurality of operation courses to each of the plurality of garments.

[0119] The clothing management device and the control method of the clothing management device according to the present disclosure can easily identify clothing stored in the clothing management device and enable a user to easily select desired clothing.

[0120] In addition, the clothing management device according to the present disclosure and the control method of the clothing management device can improve the management performance and quality of clothing by managing clothing in an operation course suitable for the clothing stored in the clothing management device.

[0121] A method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be implemented in the form of program commands that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program commands, data files, data structures, etc., alone or in combination. The program commands recorded on the medium may be those specially designed and configured for the present disclosure or may be those known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, magneto-optical media such as floptical disks, and hardware devices specially configured to store and execute program commands, such as ROMs, RAMs, and flash memories. Examples of program commands include not only machine language codes generated by a compiler, but also high-level language codes that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc.

[0122] Some embodiments of the present disclosure may also be implemented in the form of a recording medium containing computer-executable instructions, such as program modules, executed by a computer. Computer-readable media may be any available media that can be accessed by a computer, and include both volatile and nonvolatile media, removable and non-removable media. Furthermore, computer-readable media may include both computer storage media and communication media. Computer storage media includes both volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information, such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. Communication media typically includes computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal, such as a carrier wave, or other transport mechanism, and includes any information delivery media. Furthermore, some embodiments of the present disclosure may also be implemented as a computer program or computer program product containing computer-executable instructions, such as a computer program that is executed by a computer.

[0123] 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.

[0124] 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.

Claims

1. A first clothing management machine (110) for storing clothing (112, 122); and Includes a second clothing manager (120) for removing foreign substances from the above clothing (112, 122), The above second clothing manager (120) is A management office (302) where the above clothing (112, 122) is accommodated; A ventilation module (410) for ventilating the above clothing (112, 122); At least one hanger (200) for carrying the above clothing (112, 122) and including an identification module (510); and comprising at least one processor, At least one processor of the above, Controlling the identification module (510) to identify the tag of the clothing (112, 122), Obtain clothing information related to the clothing (112, 122) stored in the tag from the above identification module (510), A clothing management device (100) that controls the operation of the blower module (410) based on the clothing information.

2. In paragraph 1, At least one processor of the above, A clothing management device (100) that determines the operation course of the blower module (410) based on the clothing information.

3. In paragraph 2, The above second clothing manager (120) further includes a display, At least one processor of the above, Receives a first user input regarding whether to proceed automatically, A clothing management device (100) that automatically proceeds with the motion course based on the first user input or displays information about the motion course on the display.

4. In paragraph 3, At least one processor of the above, Receive a second user input regarding whether the above course of action is in progress, A clothing management device (100) that displays a UI on the display that guides the user to proceed with the motion course based on the second user input or to enter a user-set course other than the motion course.

5. In paragraph 4, At least one processor of the above, Receive third party user input related to the above user-defined course, A clothing management device (100) that determines whether the input user-defined course is suitable for the clothing (112, 122).

6. In paragraph 5, At least one processor of the above, A clothing management device (100) that performs the user-set course if the user-set course entered as a result of the above judgment is suitable for the clothing (112, 122).

7. In paragraph 5, At least one processor of the above, A clothing management device (100) that provides a similar course suitable for the clothing (112, 122) when the user-defined course entered as a result of the above judgment damages the clothing (112, 122).

8. In at least one of clauses 1 to 7, At least one processor of the above, Recognize each of the multiple garments (112, 122), Obtain clothing information and location information of each of the above multiple clothing items (112, 122), Based on the clothing information and the location information, a plurality of motion courses corresponding to each of the plurality of clothing (112, 122) are determined, A clothing management device (100) that provides each of the above plurality of movement courses to each of the above plurality of clothing.

9. In at least one of clauses 1 to 8, The above first clothing manager (110) is A storage room (202) where the above clothing (112, 122) is stored; and At least one hanger (200) for carrying the above clothing (112, 122) and including an identification module (510), At least one processor of the above, Identifying the tag of the clothing (112, 122) hung on at least one hanger (200) above, Identify the location of at least one hanger (200) placed in the storage room (202), Identifying the location of the clothing (112, 122) based on the tag and the location, A clothing management device (100) that selects the clothing (112, 122) based on user input and displays clothing information related to the clothing (112, 122).

10. In paragraph 9, At least one processor of the above, Identify long-term storage clothing that has been stored for a specified period of time or longer; A clothing management device (100) providing information on the long-term storage clothing.

11. In one of the clauses 9 and 10, At least one processor of the above, A clothing management device (100) that manages the above clothing (112, 122) according to season or weather.

12. In at least one of clauses 9 to 11, At least one processor of the above, A clothing management device (100) that recommends management corresponding to the clothing (112, 122) according to the season or weather.

13. An action of controlling an identification module included in at least one hanger to identify a tag of the garment; An operation of obtaining clothing information related to the clothing stored in the tag from the identification module; and A method for controlling a clothing management device, comprising an operation of controlling the operation of a ventilation module for ventilating the clothing based on the clothing information.

14. In paragraph 13, A control method of a clothing management device, further comprising an operation of determining an operation course of the blower module based on the clothing information.

15. In paragraph 14, An action for receiving a first user input regarding whether to proceed automatically; and A method for controlling a clothing management device, further comprising an action of automatically proceeding with the motion course based on the first user input or displaying information about the motion course on a display of the clothing management device.

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