Washing Machine NFC Tag Control for Model-Specific Operation Guides
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for an intuitive and user-friendly method to control and diagnose washing machines, especially one that can be easily used across different models, to facilitate easy operation and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A washing machine control system that includes a tag unit for storing model information and a mobile device with a tag communication module, internet module, and display unit, allowing users to select and execute operation courses, and communicate with the washing machine via NFC, enabling easy access to operation instructions and control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a washing machine uses a traditional control interface, then the device structure remains simple, but the ease of operation and diagnosis deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mobile device as an intermediary between the user and the washing machine control system. The mobile device communicates with the washing machine via NFC tag units, serving as a mediator that provides intuitive control and diagnosis interfaces without modifying the washing machine's internal structure. This resolves the contradiction by offloading complexity to an external device while maintaining simplicity in the washing machine itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile device serves multiple functions including control interface, diagnosis tool, and information display device. By making the mobile device universal for these purposes, the washing machine itself remains simple while gaining enhanced operational capabilities through the multi-functional mobile device companion.
2Reliability
If a washing machine provides model-specific operation guides, then the information accuracy improves, but the adaptability to different models deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables the mobile device to automatically retrieve and display operation guides specific to the detected washing machine model. The NFC tag unit stores model information that the mobile device uses to fetch appropriate guides, making the information retrieval self-service and automatically adapted to each specific model without requiring manual selection or pre-loaded generic guides.
Solution Approach 2:
The NFC tag units in the washing machine pre-store model identification information. When a user places their mobile device near the washing machine, the model information is automatically transmitted, enabling the mobile device to preliminarily identify the model and subsequently provide model-specific operation guides without requiring the user to manually input model details.
3Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If a washing machine includes extensive diagnostic functions, then the diagnostic capability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device acts as an intermediary that provides extensive diagnostic capabilities without adding complexity to the washing machine. The washing machine's controller communicates diagnostic data to the mobile device via NFC, allowing the mobile device to display detailed diagnostic information and guide users through troubleshooting while the washing machine itself remains relatively simple.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This system allows users to intuitively control and diagnose washing machines by receiving model information, selecting operation courses, and performing washing operations, enhancing user convenience and reliability of information exchange between the mobile device and washing machine.
Implementation Method 1
A washing machine control system is disclosed which includes a tag unit, a transmitting and receiving unit, and a mobile device. The tag unit includes a tag storage unit that stores model information and a transmitting and receiving unit that transmits the model information based on a mobile device being tagged.
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AI summary
A washing machine control system includes a tag unit that includes a tag storage unit that stores model information; and a transmitting and receiving unit that transmits the model information based on a mobile device being tagged. The washing machine control system further includes a mobile device that includes a tag communication module that receives the model information based on being tagged by the tag unit; an internet module that receives, from a server, information about a plurality of operation courses associated with the model information; a display that displays information; and a control unit that controls the display to display an operation course list comprising the plurality of operation courses.