Household Appliance Parameter Setting With Multi-Variant Resource Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current household appliances do not adequately support operators in determining process parameters that minimize resource consumption, as they typically only display energy consumption for a single variant of a process, limiting the operator's ability to select more efficient options.
Innovation Solution
A method and household appliance that allow operators to input parameters via an operating device, with a control device calculating and displaying resource consumption for multiple variants, enabling the selection of the most resource-efficient option, and suggesting optimal parameters based on predetermined criteria, including energy generation type and timing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the appliance displays energy consumption for only a single process variant, then the device complexity is reduced, but the operator cannot select the most resource-efficient option
Solution Approach 1:
The control device calculates and displays resource consumption values for multiple process variants before the operator makes a selection. This preliminary calculation enables the operator to make an informed decision about the most resource-efficient option without having to manually compute or estimate consumption for each variant.
Solution Approach 2:
The control device acts as an intermediary that automatically computes resource consumption for various process variants based on operator inputs and appliance specifications. This intermediary function relieves the operator from the complex task of calculating consumption manually while providing comprehensive information for decision-making.
2Loss of energy
If the appliance provides detailed resource consumption data for multiple variants, then the operator can minimize resource consumption, but the information processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control device provides feedback to the operator by displaying resource consumption values for multiple process variants. This feedback mechanism enables the operator to see the direct relationship between different parameter settings and their impact on resource consumption, allowing selection of the most efficient variant.
Solution Approach 2:
The control device automatically generates and displays resource consumption information for multiple variants based on the operator's initial inputs and the appliance's internal parameters. This self-service capability eliminates the need for external calculation tools or manual computation by the operator.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the appliance suggests optimal parameters based on energy generation type, then environmental friendliness is enhanced, but the automation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control device automatically adjusts and suggests optimal process parameters based on the type of energy generation available (e.g., renewable vs. conventional sources). This parameter adaptation enables the appliance to minimize environmental impact by aligning operation with sustainable energy availability without requiring complex external systems.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for supporting an operator when setting parameters (Pr, T, ZP) of a process of a household appliance (1). The operator sets the parameters of the process by performing entries at an operator interface (2). The entries are received by a control device (5). The method comprises the steps of: receiving an entry by the control device (5), by means of which at least one first parameter (Pr, T, ZP) of the process is set; determining one value each for a variable (EV, WV, K) indicating an associated resource consumption by the control device (5) for a plurality of potential variants (V) of the process selected based on the entry and each differing from each other in the first parameter (Pr, T, ZP) and/or in at least one further parameter (Pr, T, ZP); and outputting each value of the variable (EV, WV, K) for the entire plurality of potential variants (V) by the control device (5), wherein the values are displayed by means of a display device (3) of the household appliance (1). The invention further relates to a household appliance (1) implemented for performing the method.