User Terminal Position-Based UI for Washing Machine Cycle Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing control methods for home appliances like washers and dryers lack variety and user convenience, particularly in managing cycle times and detergent levels.
Innovation Solution
A user terminal with a position sensor and processor that provides a user interface (UI) for controlling washing machines based on user position and cycle information, offering features like cycle adjustments, additional cycles, detergent management, and remote control options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If remote control of washing machine is maintained after cycle completion, then user convenience is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the communication state of the washing machine based on operational context. After cycle completion, the washing machine can transition from an active connected state to a low-power state while maintaining the ability to receive remote control commands when needed, thus balancing user convenience with energy conservation
2Ease of operation
If cycle time is extended to accommodate user schedule, then user convenience is improved, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system allows users to pre-configure their availability schedules and preferred cycle times in advance. Based on this preliminary information, the washing machine automatically adjusts cycle timing and duration to fit user schedules while optimizing washing efficiency, rather than requiring real-time manual adjustments
3Reliability
If detergent monitoring is implemented, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where the washing machine monitors detergent levels and usage patterns, then communicates this information to the user terminal. The user terminal processes this data and provides alerts or recommendations, creating a simple feedback loop that ensures reliable washing operation without requiring complex onboard processing in the washing machine itself
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances user convenience by allowing precise control of washing machines through intuitive UIs, preventing issues like unattended laundry and ensuring proper detergent levels, thereby maintaining appliance hygiene and performance.
Implementation Method 1
obtain user position information corresponding to a position of the user terminal sensed by a position sensor
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a memory in which an application is stored, a display, a position sensor, and a processor which executes the application to acquire user position information corresponding to a user terminal position sensed by the position sensor, and control a display to provide a user interface (UI) for controlling a cycle time of a washing apparatus, the UI being provided on the basis of information related to the cycle time of the washing apparatus and the user position information.