Operating mode determining method and operating mode determining device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users must manually set the operating mode and initiate the operation of clothing treatment apparatuses, which is inconvenient and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
An operating mode determining method and device that automatically determines the operating mode of clothing treatment apparatuses using image information from the apparatus and a home monitoring camera, combined with weather information, to optimize processor resource usage and user experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual mode setting is implemented, then user control precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines the operating mode by analyzing images of clothing and weather information without requiring manual user input. The control unit autonomously selects appropriate treatment modes (steam, drying, refreshing) based on the analyzed clothing material type and current weather conditions, making the system self-configuring and eliminating manual mode selection steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary analysis of clothing images and weather data before the actual clothing treatment operation begins. By pre-determining the appropriate operating mode based on anticipated clothing conditions and environmental factors, the system prepares the optimal treatment parameters in advance, ensuring both accuracy and convenience.
2Adaptability or versatility
If automatic mode determination using multiple data sources is implemented, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the mode determination process into distinct functional modules: an image acquisition unit that captures clothing images, an analysis unit that processes the images to identify material types, a weather information acquisition unit, and a control unit that synthesizes this data to determine operating modes. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, managing complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit acts as an intermediary that receives processed information from multiple sources (image analysis results, weather data) and translates this information into appropriate operating mode selections. This intermediary component coordinates between different data sources and the treatment apparatus, managing the complexity of integrating multiple inputs without requiring direct complex interactions between all components.
3Measurement precision
If image processing and analysis are performed, then measurement precision is improved, but use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs image processing and analysis only when needed - specifically when the apparatus door is opened and clothing is visible, or when mode determination is required. The control unit activates image acquisition and processing functions selectively based on operational context, performing partial processing (analyzing only relevant portions of images) rather than continuous full-system processing, thus reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining identification accuracy when needed.
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AI summary
Disclosed are an operating mode determining method and an operating mode determining device for determining an operating mode of a clothing treatment apparatus using image information by executing an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and/or machine learning algorithm in a 5G environment connected for the Internet of Things. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the operating mode determining method includes obtaining first image information obtained by photographing clothing through a camera of the clothing treatment apparatus, obtaining second image information obtained by photographing an entrance and exit of a user wearing the clothing through a camera for monitoring an entrance and exit of a room, and determining an operating mode of the clothing treatment apparatus according to an analysis result of the first image information and the second image information.