Cleaning system comprising a user-guided cleaning apparatus, and method for operating a cleaning system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cleaning system (100; 180) comprising: a user-guided cleaning apparatus (102) having a cleaning tool (110) for acting directly or indirectly on an object (106) to be cleaned; at least one authorisation carrier (144); and an external auxiliary device (162) that is portable by a user, wherein the cleaning apparatus (102) comprises a control unit (140) and a detection unit (152) coupled thereto, wherein an access authorisation, which can be detected, preferably contactlessly, by means of the detection unit (152), is stored on the at least one authorisation carrier (144), wherein an access authorisation recognised as valid by the control unit (140) is required for at least some of the functions that can be performed by the cleaning apparatus (102), preferably such that the valid access authorisation is required for operation of the cleaning apparatus (102), wherein the external auxiliary device (162) is designed to enter a programming mode in which it is possible for a user, by means of a user application that can be executed on the auxiliary device (162), to transmit an access authorisation to the at least one authorisation carrier (144), preferably contactlessly, and / or to modify an access authorisation stored on the at least one authorisation carrier (144). The invention also relates to a method for operating a cleaning system (100; 180).

Description

[0001] CLEANING SYSTEM WITH A USER-GUIDED CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A CLEANING SYSTEM

[0002] The present invention relates to a cleaning system comprising a user-guided cleaning device with a cleaning tool for directly or indirectly acting on an object to be cleaned, at least one authorization carrier and an external additional device that can be carried by a user, wherein the cleaning device comprises a control unit and a detection unit coupled to the control unit, wherein an access authorization is stored on the at least one authorization carrier, which access authorization can preferably be detected contactlessly by means of the detection unit, wherein an access authorization recognized as valid by the control unit is required for at least some of the functions that can be performed by the cleaning device.

[0003] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for operating a cleaning system, in particular of the type described above, which cleaning system comprises a user-guided cleaning device with a cleaning tool for directly or indirectly acting on an object to be cleaned, at least one authorization carrier and an external additional device that can be worn by a user.

[0004] A generic cleaning system is described in WO 2020 / 016338 A1.

[0005] In a cleaning system of the type mentioned above, at least one authorization carrier is provided to restrict access to the cleaning device. At least some of the cleaning device's functions require a valid access authorization stored on the authorization carrier. In particular, it can be provided that access authorization is generally required for commissioning the cleaning device for its intended use, i.e., in particular for cleaning the object, and that the cleaning device cannot be used for cleaning purposes in the absence of the authorization carrier.

[0006] The purpose of access authorization is to ensure that only a trained user operates the cleaning device in order to prevent damage to the object to be cleaned and / or the cleaning device as far as possible. It is known, for example, that different authorization levels exist, which are linked to respective access authorizations. Depending on the authorization carrier used, different functional scopes can be performed with the cleaning device. A cleaning system of this type, which does not use an additional device, is described, for example, in DE 102010 038420 A1. The authorization carriers have markings that can be used to determine the authorization levels. A similar cleaning system without an additional device, in which access authorization is recorded using contact, is described in DE 102010 038421 A1.

[0007] Authorization carriers linked to different functional scopes are also present in the cleaning system of WO 2020 / 016338 A1 mentioned above. A cleaning system described therein also provides an additional device that can be removably positioned in a receptacle of an operating unit of the cleaning device and can display image information from a control unit of the cleaning device.

[0008] Cleaning devices that require access authorization from an authorized person are typically found in the professional sector. The invention is particularly conceivable for use in user-operated and, in particular, hand-operated floor cleaning devices, such as scrubber-driers. Sweepers also belong to the category of user-operated floor cleaning devices. The cleaning device can be designed as a walk-behind or ride-on device. However, the invention is not limited to this and can be used, for example, in cleaning devices that use cleaning jets, particularly high-pressure cleaning devices or dry ice blasting devices.

[0009] The object of the present invention is to provide a generic cleaning system and a method for operating a cleaning system which has a user-friendly management option.

[0010] This object is achieved according to the invention in a cleaning system of the type mentioned above in that the external additional device is designed to assume a programming mode in which the user can transfer an access authorization to the at least one authorization carrier, preferably in a contactless manner, using a user application program executable on the additional device and / or can modify an access authorization stored on the at least one authorization carrier. In the cleaning system according to the invention, the external additional device can be used to manipulate an authorization carrier with regard to the access authorization. In particular, it can be possible to transfer an access authorization to the authorization carrier, whereby the authorization carrier can be provided with an access authorization for the first time, for example.Alternatively or additionally, it is possible to modify an existing access authorization. The additional device is located externally to the cleaning device. This makes it possible to modify at least one authorization carrier with the new or modified access authorization at a distance from the cleaning device. Unlike conventional cleaning systems, the user does not need to go to the cleaning device to activate it to modify the authorization carrier. Furthermore, modification by the user is generally possible without the need to provide authorization carriers with unchangeable access authorizations at the factory.

[0011] The additional device is user-friendly by switching it into a programming mode. This can be achieved particularly intuitively by running a user application program on the additional device, preferably in the form of an app, whereby programming can be carried out contactlessly.

[0012] It can be particularly advantageous if the additional device comprises a write and / or read unit for writing to and / or reading from the at least one authorization carrier, which write and / or read unit is particularly RFID-based. This allows for a structurally simple implementation of the invention. Preferably, the write and / or read unit is NFC-based. A commercially available additional device can preferably be used that is already equipped with an NFC write and / or read unit. The cleaning system thus has a structurally simple design.

[0013] The use of NFC technology also offers the advantage of short-range communication, meaning that reading and / or writing to the access control card is only possible if it is positioned close enough to the additional device. This increases the operational reliability of the cleaning system by reducing the risk of data exchanged between the additional device and the access control card being intercepted or eavesdropped. The cleaning system can be configured to include two or more access control cards with identical access authorization. This offers the possibility, for example, for multiple users to each be equipped with an access control card to operate the cleaning device.

[0014] The cleaning system can comprise two or more authorization carriers, each with different access authorizations. This allows, for example, access authorizations to be assigned to different cleaning devices of the cleaning system. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that only one cleaning device can be used with multiple authorization carriers with different access authorizations, for example, to utilize different functional scopes of the cleaning device.

[0015] Based on the above, it follows that the cleaning system can comprise a plurality of cleaning devices. The cleaning devices can be functionally identical or different.

[0016] It proves advantageous if two or more different access authorizations are provided for the cleaning system, with each access authorization being linked to a respective authorization profile. Depending on the respective authorization profile linked to the access authorization of a user, the cleaning device can provide a user with a different range of functions. This offers the possibility of the cleaning device providing different ranges of functions for use by the user, depending on the user-defined authorization. For example, a "normal" user profile can be provided for a user who uses the cleaning device for standard cleaning processes.Furthermore, an administrator profile or profile of a more experienced user can be provided, for example, allowing access to additional functions not available to the normal user. Furthermore, an administrator profile for accessing basic settings of the cleaning device and / or installing software updates for the cleaning device is also conceivable.

[0017] The cleaning device can comprise functional units, which can include, for example, at least one cleaning tool, a chassis, and / or a dosing unit. The respective functional scope can be defined, for example, by whether and how a functional unit can be operated.

[0018] For example, the authorization profiles assigned to the access authorizations are hierarchically structured, so that the range of functions available for the cleaning device is greater when using an authorization holder with a higher-level access authorization than when using an authorization holder with a lower-level access authorization.

[0019] The cleaning system preferably comprises an administrator authorization carrier on which an administrator access authorization is stored, wherein an administrator authorization profile is linked to the administrator access authorization.

[0020] A plurality of administrator authorization holders can be provided.

[0021] The administrator authorization profile preferably enables the creation and / or modification of an access authorization and / or usage parameters linked to the access authorization of another authorization holder, whose access authorization may, in particular, be of lower value than the administrator access authorization. Accordingly, it can be provided that the cleaning system can be used to create and / or modify an access authorization and / or usage parameters via the administrator authorization holder. In particular, it can be provided that the inventive transfer and / or modification of an access authorization is only possible if an administrator authorization holder is present.

[0022] For example, it may be advantageous if the additional device can be transferred to programming mode by using a write and / or read unit on the additional device to record the administrator access authorization of the administrator authorization holder. This increases the operational reliability of the cleaning system. The transfer and / or modification of access authorizations is linked to the fact that programming mode can only be executed if an administrator authorization holder is present and is being read.

[0023] For example, the user may start the user application program and be prompted to present an administrator credential so that the administrator access authorization can be captured to start programming mode.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the cleaning system can comprise a memory unit in which an administrator authorization profile is stored, which the user can access by logging in via the user application program, the additional device being put into programming mode upon valid login. Accordingly, it is conceivable that programming mode can be entered even if no administrator authorization holder exists or is present. Both of the above-described options for putting the additional device into programming mode can be present in the cleaning system and can be used independently of one another. In the present embodiment, the user can log in via the additional device. Upon valid login, the additional device enters programming mode. Without valid login, programming mode is not activated.

[0025] The administrator authorization profile stored in the storage unit can preferably be used to modify and / or create an access authorization and / or usage parameters associated with the access authorization for an authorization holder. This has already been discussed.

[0026] The additional device may include the storage unit. For example, the storage unit is included or formed by a data processing unit of the additional device.

[0027] Alternatively or additionally, the storage unit can be arranged spatially remote from the at least one additional device from which the storage unit can be accessed via a communications network. The storage unit is, for example, part of a data processing device, which may be a server or the like. The data processing device can be implemented as a cloud.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the additional device can be provided with an authorization carrier for use with the cleaning device and includes a memory unit in which the access authorization is stored. This offers the possibility of using the additional device itself to perform functions of the cleaning device, in particular to be able to put it into operation.

[0029] It may be specified that the additional device can only be used as an authorization carrier after successful login to the user application program. The use of the additional device as an authorization carrier may be restricted by the requirement for successful login. For example, the user application program requires the entry of a password or similar authentication. The validity check can be performed locally on the additional device and / or by transmission and verification to an externally located data processing device.

[0030] Usage parameters have already been mentioned.

[0031] It may be advantageous if, when entering programming mode, usage parameters relating to the operation of the cleaning device linked to the additional authorization can be transferred to and stored on the at least one authorization carrier using the additional device and / or if usage parameters stored on the at least one authorization carrier can be modified. This allows, for example, parameters for settings of the cleaning device to be stored on the authorization carrier and / or existing parameters for the settings to be changed. When using the authorization carrier, usage parameters can be read out and, for example, adjusted before setting the cleaning device to facilitate operation for the user.

[0032] The usage parameters can, for example, be selected and / or transferred individually or in groups, whereby grouping could be carried out, for example, via predefined settings (presets).

[0033] The usage parameters include in particular a language of an input unit and / or output unit of the cleaning device and / or a parameter relating to a setting of a functional unit of the cleaning device.

[0034] It is conceivable that usage parameters could be transferred and / or modified, even without transferring and / or modifying access authorization. Accordingly, it is possible to transfer and / or modify usage parameters in programming mode regardless of access authorization. The additional device could be, for example, a smartphone, a tablet computer, or a smartwatch.

[0035] The cleaning system can comprise a plurality of additional devices. The additional devices can be functionally identical or different.

[0036] The cleaning device is, for example, a user-guided and in particular hand-guided cleaning device and / or a floor cleaning device, in particular a scrubber-drier.

[0037] As already mentioned, the cleaning system can comprise a plurality of cleaning devices. Authorization carriers can, for example, be configured across multiple devices, allowing use of multiple cleaning devices, or be configured for a specific device, allowing use of only one cleaning device. Combinations of these are also conceivable.

[0038] The object mentioned at the outset is achieved by a method according to the invention for operating a cleaning system, which comprises a user-guided cleaning device with a cleaning tool for directly or indirectly acting on an object to be cleaned, at least one authorization carrier and an external additional device that can be carried by a user, wherein the cleaning system is in particular of the type described above and the method comprises:

[0039] Putting the additional device into programming mode;

[0040] Use of a user application program executable on the additional device by a user to preferably contactlessly transfer an access authorization to the at least one authorization carrier and / or to modify an access authorization stored on the at least one authorization carrier.

[0041] The advantages and effects already mentioned in connection with the explanation of the cleaning system according to the invention can also be achieved by implementing the method. Advantageous embodiments of the method result from advantageous embodiments of the cleaning system. Reference is made to the above explanations in each case. The following description of preferred embodiments of the invention, in conjunction with the drawings, serves to explain the invention in more detail. Advantageous embodiments of the method according to the invention can be implemented with the cleaning systems described. They show:

[0042] Figure 1: a schematic representation of the cleaning system according to the invention in a preferred embodiment, comprising a cleaning device and authorization carrier;

[0043] Figure 2: a schematic representation of an authorization carrier of the cleaning system from Figure 1;

[0044] Figure 3: a perspective partial view of an operating unit of the cleaning device of the cleaning system; and

[0045] Figure 4: a schematic representation of another preferred embodiment of the cleaning system according to the invention.

[0046] Figure 1 shows a cleaning system according to the invention, designated overall by the reference numeral 100, in a preferred embodiment.

[0047] The cleaning system 100 is a floor cleaning system. It comprises a cleaning device 102, which is in particular a floor cleaning device, specifically a scrubber-drier 104. The scrubber-drier 104 is user-controlled and, in particular, manually operated by a user not shown in the drawing.

[0048] The scrubber-drier 104 serves to clean an object 106 to be cleaned, which in the present case is a floor surface 108 on which the scrubber-drier 104 can be moved under the guidance of the user.

[0049] For cleaning the floor surface 108, the scrubber-drier 104 comprises a cleaning tool 110, which includes a cleaning brush 112, which is configured here as a disc brush. For driving the cleaning brush 112, the scrubber-drier 104 comprises a drive unit 114. A further cleaning tool 110 is provided, which includes a suction bar 118 and a suction unit 120 for generating a suction flow at the suction bar 118.

[0050] For moving on the floor surface, the scrubber-drier 104 comprises a chassis 122 with at least one driven wheel and a drive unit 124 for the wheel.

[0051] Furthermore, the scrubber-drier 104 is provided with dosing units 126, 128. A cleaning fluid, in particular water, can be dosed via the dosing unit 126. A cleaning chemical that can be mixed with the cleaning fluid is dosed via the dosing unit 128.

[0052] An operating unit 130 of the scrubber-drier 104 is shown in particular in Figure 3. The operating unit 130 comprises, for example, operating elements 132, which in this case comprise drive levers 134 for acting on the chassis 122 and a program selector switch 136 for setting a cleaning program.

[0053] A controllable display unit 138 is provided on the operating unit 132, preferably with an image display.

[0054] The scrubber-drier 104 further comprises a control unit 140, which is coupled to the cleaning tools 110 (in particular, the drive unit 114 and the suction unit 120). Furthermore, the control unit 140 is coupled to the drive unit 124 and the dosing units 126, 128.

[0055] Operating instructions from the user on the operating unit 130 can be recorded by the control unit 140 and used to control functional units 142 of the scrubber-drier 104. In this case, the functional units 142 include, in particular, the cleaning tools 110, the chassis 122, and the dosing units 126, 128.

[0056] A valid access authorization is required to operate the scrubber-drier 104. For this purpose, the cleaning system 100 comprises at least one authorization carrier 144. In the present example, three authorization carriers 144 are shown as examples in the drawing. The authorization carriers 144 are designed as transponders 146 and each comprise a memory element 148. An access authorization is stored in the memory element 148 and thus stored on the authorization carrier 144.

[0057] The scrubber-dryer 104 includes a detection unit 152 coupled to the control unit 140, in this case, particularly on the operating unit 130. The detection unit 152 can detect access authorization contactlessly, and transmit related information to the control unit 140. If the access authorization is recognized as valid, the scrubber-dryer 104 can be put into operation.

[0058] In the present case, the detection unit 152 is RFID-based, in particular NFC-based, and accordingly forms an RFID reader and in particular an NFC reader.

[0059] For the defined position of the authorization carrier 144 relative to the detection unit 152, a receptacle 154 for inserting the authorization carrier 144 can be provided on the operating unit 130.

[0060] In the present exemplary embodiment, the authorization carriers 144 differ from one another, for example, in that they have different types of access authorizations linked to different types of authorization profiles. Each access authorization is assigned an authorization profile.

[0061] Depending on which authorization carrier 144 is used, the user can perform various functions on the scrubber-drier 104. In particular, it can be provided that the access authorizations differ in terms of their priority. The range of functions that can be performed with an authorization carrier 144 with a higher-level access authorization is greater than the range of functions that can be performed with an authorization carrier with a lower-level access authorization. The authorization profiles can, in particular, be hierarchical.

[0062] For example, an authorization holder 156 is provided for "normal" users, whose access authorization authorizes the use of functional units 142, whereby, for example, their settings cannot be changed or can only be changed to a limited extent. For example, an authorization holder 158 with a higher-level access authorization is also provided, intended, for example, for an administrator or more experienced user. Using the access authorization of the authorization holder 158, for example, usage parameters of functional units 142 can be changed, which is not possible with the authorization holder 156.

[0063] Furthermore, an administrator authorization holder 160 is provided. The administrator authorization holder comprises an administrator access authorization linked to an administrator authorization profile. For example, all functions of the scrubber-drier 104 can be performed via the administrator authorization holder 160. Furthermore, access authorizations can be created and modified, as explained below.

[0064] For example, there is a clear assignment between the authorization carrier 144 and the access authorization. However, this could also vary. For example, multiple authorization carriers 156, multiple authorization carriers 158, and / or multiple authorization carriers 160 may be provided.

[0065] Furthermore, the cleaning system 100 can be provided with a plurality of cleaning devices 102. A cross-device use of authorization carriers 144 or a device-specific use of authorization carriers 144 is conceivable. Mixed forms are also conceivable.

[0066] The cleaning system 100 includes at least one additional device 162. Figure 1 shows an additional device 162, whereby the cleaning system 100 could include additional devices 162. The additional devices 162 can be identical or different. In the present example, the additional device 162 is a smartphone 164.

[0067] The smartphone 164 comprises a data processing unit 166, which in this case comprises a memory unit 168. A user application program, in this case in the form of an app, is stored in the memory unit 168 in an executable manner.

[0068] The user can start and operate the executed user application program via an integrated input and output unit 170, configured as a touchscreen 172 of the smartphone 164.

[0069] The additional device 162 further comprises a read / write unit 174. The read / write unit 174 is RFID-based and, in particular, NFC-based. It is possible to read the contents of the memory element 148 using the unit 174. Conversely, it is possible to write data to the memory element 148 via the unit 174.

[0070] The smartphone 164 is configured to enter a programming mode to manipulate the authorization carriers 144.

[0071] To put the smartphone 164 into programming mode, administrator access authorization is required. The administrator authorization carrier 160 can be brought near the read / write unit 174, for example, while the user application program is already running. For this purpose, a request from the user application program can be issued, for example. The administrator access authorization is detected by the unit 174, and the smartphone 164 enters programming mode.

[0072] In programming mode, an access authorization stored on one of the authorization carriers 144 can be modified. Possible examples of a modification include: upgrading an access authorization to a higher-level access authorization, downgrading an access authorization to a lower-level access authorization, supplementing an access authorization with regard to the use of functional units, revoking the ability to use a functional unit 142, and restricting the ability to use a functional unit 142.

[0073] In addition, it is preferably possible to transfer an access authorization to an authorization carrier 144. This is useful, for example, if factory-unprogrammed authorization carriers 144 are present on which no access authorization has yet been stored.

[0074] It is also conceivable, in particular, to change the authorization profile assigned to an access authorization.

[0075] It is also conceivable that modifying the access authorization grants access to another cleaning device 102 or revokes existing access. Such a setting can also be made when transferring a new access authorization to the authorization carrier. Advantageously, it is possible to first configure the desired changes via the user application program and then trigger the update of the contents of the memory element 148.

[0076] The NFC-based read and write unit 174 allows the programming of an authorization carrier 144 to be carried out in a user-friendly, contactless manner.

[0077] Advantageously, it is possible to store usage parameters relating to the operation of the scrubber-drier 104 in the memory element 148 when the smartphone 164 enters programming mode. This option can be provided optionally without transfer or modification, as well as with accompanying transfer or modification of the access authorization.

[0078] The usage parameters may, for example, include a language used to display information to the user on the display unit 138.

[0079] Furthermore, the usage parameters may, for example, relate to parameters relating to a setting of at least one of the functional units 142.

[0080] The usage parameters can, for example, be selected and / or transferred individually or in groups, whereby grouping could be carried out, for example, via predefined settings (presets).

[0081] It can be provided that the smartphone 164 itself forms an authorization carrier 144 with which the scrubber-drier 104 can be operated. For this purpose, an access authorization is stored, for example, in the memory unit 168. It is conceivable that the smartphone 164 can only be used as an authorization carrier 144 after a successful login to the user application program has been performed.

[0082] The following describes an advantageous embodiment of the cleaning system according to the invention, illustrated in Figure 4 and designated by reference numeral 180. Identical reference numerals are used for identical or equivalent features and components of the cleaning systems 100 and 180. The advantages and effects achievable with the cleaning system 100 can also be achieved with the cleaning system 180. To avoid repetition, reference is made to the preceding explanations. Only the essential differences will be discussed.

[0083] The cleaning system 180 also offers the possibility of putting the smartphone 164 into programming mode using the administrator authorization carrier 160.

[0084] Furthermore, it is possible for an administrator authorization profile to be stored in the memory unit 168, which the user can access via the user application program. This requires login via the user application program, which could be performed, in particular, on the touchscreen 172. Upon valid login, the smartphone 164 is placed in programming mode. The options for programming the authorization carriers 144 described above are preferably also available in this case.

[0085] Alternatively or additionally, the user can log in via the user application program to a storage unit 182 that is located spatially remote from the smartphone 164. In this case, the storage unit 182 is comprised of a data processing device 184, for example, a server. The data processing device 184 could also be implemented via a cloud 186.

[0086] The user can log in via a communications network, particularly the Internet. If the login is valid, the smartphone 164 will also be put into programming mode.

[0087] In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that entering the programming mode requires logging into the administrator authorization profile, as explained above, whereas the programming mode cannot be entered by reading the administrator authorization carrier 160. List of reference symbols

[0088] Cleaning system Cleaning device Scrubber dryer Object Floor area

[0089] Cleaning tool Cleaning brush Drive unit Suction device Suction bar Suction unit Chassis

[0090] drive unit

[0091] Dosing unit

[0092] Dosing unit

[0093] Control unit

[0094] Control element

[0095] Driving lever

[0096] Program selector switch Display unit Control unit Functional unit Authorization carrier Transponder Storage element Registration unit Recording

[0097] Authorization holder Authorization holder Administrator authorization holder Additional device Smartphone

[0098] Data processing unit Storage unit Input and output unit Touchscreen Read and write unit Cleaning system Storage unit Data processing device Cloud

Claims

PATENT CLAIMS 1. A cleaning system (100; 180) comprising a user-guided cleaning device (102) with a cleaning tool (110) for directly or indirectly acting on an object (106) to be cleaned, at least one authorization carrier (144), and an external, user-portable accessory device (162), wherein the cleaning device (102) comprises a control unit (140) and a detection unit (152) coupled thereto, wherein an access authorization is stored on the at least one authorization carrier (144), which is preferably detectable contactlessly by means of the detection unit (152), wherein for at least some of the functions that can be performed by the cleaning device (102), an access authorization recognized as valid by the control unit (140) is required, preferably such that the valid access authorization is required for the operation of the cleaning device (102), wherein the external accessory device (162) is designed,to enter a programming mode in which the user can transfer an access authorization to the at least one authorization carrier (144) and / or modify an access authorization stored on the at least one authorization carrier (144) by means of a user application program executable on the additional device (162), preferably in a contactless manner.

2. Cleaning system (100; 180) according to claim 1, characterized in that the additional device (162) comprises a write and / or read unit (174) for writing to and / or reading from the at least one authorization carrier (144), which is in particular RFID-based, preferably NFC-based.

3. Cleaning system (100; 180) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cleaning system (100; 180) comprises two or more authorization carriers (144) and that at least one of the following applies: the authorization carriers (144) have identical access authorization; the authorization carriers (144) have different access authorizations from one another.

4. Cleaning system (100; 180) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two or more different access authorizations are provided in the cleaning system (100; 180), wherein an access authorization is linked to a respective authorization profile, wherein a different range of functions can be provided to a user of the cleaning device (102) depending on the respective authorization profile that is linked to the access authorization of an authorization carrier (144) used.

5. Cleaning system (100; 180) according to claim 4, characterized in that the authorization profiles assigned to the access authorizations are hierarchically structured, so that a available range of functions of the cleaning device (102) is greater when using an authorization carrier (144, 158) with a higher-value access authorization than when using an authorization carrier (144, 156) with a lower-value access authorization.

6. Cleaning system (100; 180) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cleaning system (100; 180) comprises an administrator authorization carrier (160) on which an administrator access authorization is stored, wherein an administrator authorization profile is linked to the administrator access authorization, which preferably enables a creation and / or modification of an access authorization and / or of usage parameters linked to the access authorization of a further authorization carrier (144).

7. Cleaning system (100; 180) according to claim 6, characterized in that the additional device (162) can be transferred into the programming mode by detecting the administrator access authorization of the administrator authorization holder (160) by means of a write and / or read unit (174) of the additional device (162).

8. Cleaning system (100; 180) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cleaning system (100; 180) comprises a storage unit (168) in which an administrator authorization profile is stored, to which the user can access by means of the User application program can be accessed via a login, wherein the additional device (162) is put into programming mode upon valid login, wherein preferably by means of the administrator authorization profile it is possible to create and / or change an access authorization and / or usage parameters of an authorization carrier (144) linked to the access authorization.

9. Cleaning system (100; 180) according to claim 8, characterized in that at least one of the following applies: the additional device (162) comprises the storage unit (168); the storage unit (168) is arranged spatially remote from the at least one additional device (162), from which the storage unit (168) can be accessed via a communications network.

10. Cleaning system (100; 180) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the additional device (162) forms an authorization carrier (144) for use with the cleaning device (102) and comprises a storage unit (168) in which the access authorization is stored.

11. Cleaning system (100; 180) according to claim 10, characterized in that the additional device (162) can only be used as an authorization carrier (144) after successful registration with the user application program.

12. Cleaning system (100; 180) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that by means of the additional device (162) when the programming mode is entered, usage parameters relating to the operation of the cleaning device (102) linked to the access authorization can be transferred to the at least one authorization carrier (144) and stored thereon and / or that usage parameters stored on the at least one authorization carrier (144) can be modified, wherein the usage parameters in particular comprise a language of an input unit (170) and / or an output unit (170) and / or a parameter relating to a setting of a functional unit (142) of the cleaning device (102).

13. Cleaning system (100; 180) according to claim 12, characterized in that Usage parameters are transferable and / or modifiable, even without transfer and / or modification of access authorization.

14. Cleaning system (100; 180) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the additional device (162) is a smartphone (164), a tablet computer or a smartwatch.

15. Cleaning system (100; 180) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cleaning device (102) is a user-guided and in particular hand-guided cleaning device (102) and / or a floor cleaning device, in particular a scrubber-drier (104).

16. Cleaning system (100; 180) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cleaning system (100; 180) comprises a plurality of cleaning devices (102).

17. A method for operating a cleaning system (100; 180) comprising a user-guided cleaning device (102) with a cleaning tool (110) for directly or indirectly acting on an object (106) to be cleaned, at least one authorization carrier (144) and an external accessory device (162) that can be carried by a user, wherein the cleaning system (100; 180) is designed in particular according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the method comprises: placing the auxiliary device (162) into a programming mode; Use of a user application program executable on the additional device (162) by a user to preferably contactlessly transmit an access authorization to the at least one authorization carrier (144) and / or to modify an access authorization stored on the at least one authorization carrier (144).

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