Internet of things based clothing processing apparatus, and control method thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Clothing processing apparatuses, such as washing machines and drying machines, often fail to adapt their completion times to user contexts, leading to clothing being left unattended for extended periods, which can result in damage or inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A clothing processing apparatus within an IoT system that adjusts its remaining processing time based on context information from connected electronic devices, such as remaining content playback time, position, or process duration, allowing for synchronized completion times with user activities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the clothing processing apparatus completes the washing or drying process according to the scheduled time, then the processing efficiency is improved, but the clothing may be left unattended for extended periods causing damage or inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus receives context information from electronic devices (TV, smartphone, etc.) about user activity status and uses this feedback to dynamically adjust the remaining processing time. When the user is engaged in activities like watching TV or gaming, the system extends the processing time to coincide with activity completion, preventing clothing damage while maintaining efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The processing time is made dynamic rather than fixed. The system continuously monitors user context and adjusts the remaining processing time in real-time based on detected user activities, allowing the apparatus to adapt its operation schedule to user needs and prevent clothing from being left unattended.
2Loss of information
If the clothing processing apparatus provides a notification when the process ends, then the user is informed, but the user may still be unable to take out the clothing due to different situations at different times
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback from electronic devices to detect user activity status (watching TV, gaming, working, etc.) and adjusts the process completion time accordingly. This ensures notifications are effectively delivered by synchronizing clothing availability with moments when the user is actually able to retrieve it.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary detection of user context and pre-adjusts the processing schedule before the process ends, ensuring that clothing will be ready exactly when the user is available to retrieve it, rather than simply notifying after the fact.
3Device complexity
If the clothing processing apparatus operates with a fixed schedule, then the system complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to user context and situations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus integrates multiple functions: it not only performs washing/drying operations but also monitors user context through various electronic devices, detects activity status, and dynamically adjusts processing time. This multi-functionality enables context adaptability while managing system complexity through unified control architecture.
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AI summary
A clothing processing apparatus included in an Internet of Things (IoT) system is provided. The clothing processing apparatus includes a communication interface and a processor configured to perform a process including at least one clothing processing operation.