Washing machine and control method thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current washing machines lack intuitive control methods for managing various washing modes and options, requiring users to manually select and edit settings, which can be cumbersome and inconvenient, especially when controlling external devices like dryers.
Innovation Solution
A washing machine with a control panel featuring a display and inputter that automatically prioritizes frequently used washing modes, allows mode editing, and enables control of external devices through a unified interface, using a jog dial for mode selection and rotation-based commands to simplify user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If washing machines provide multiple washing modes and options, then functionality and versatility are improved, but control complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The washing machine automatically learns and stores frequently used washing mode combinations through its control panel, enabling the system to serve itself by remembering user preferences. The controller detects usage patterns and autonomously manages the display of frequently used modes, reducing the need for manual reconfiguration and simplifying subsequent operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary learning and storage of washing mode combinations during initial use. The controller proactively accumulates data on frequently selected modes and options, preparing this information in advance so that commonly used configurations are readily available for immediate display and selection, eliminating the need for users to manually navigate through multiple options each time.
2Measurement precision
If washing machines require manual selection and editing of washing modes, then control precision is improved, but user convenience and time efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The control panel incorporates a feedback mechanism where the controller continuously monitors and learns from user selections of washing modes and options. This feedback loop enables the system to adaptively identify frequently used combinations and automatically prioritize their display, reducing the time required for mode selection while maintaining precise control over washing parameters.
Solution Approach 2:
The washing machine autonomously manages the display configuration by automatically presenting frequently used washing mode combinations at the forefront. This self-service capability allows the system to handle the organization and prioritization of modes without user intervention, significantly reducing selection time while preserving the ability to precisely control washing parameters when needed.
3Manufacturing precision
If washing machines provide detailed washing options for each mode, then washing precision and effectiveness are improved, but device complexity and ease of operation worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The control panel dynamically adapts its display configuration based on learned user behavior patterns. The controller adjusts which washing modes and options are prominently displayed according to frequency of use, creating a dynamic interface that simplifies common operations while maintaining access to detailed controls when required. This dynamic reconfiguration reduces perceived complexity without sacrificing washing precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary organization of washing modes and options based on usage frequency before the user needs to select them. By pre-arranging the display to show frequently used detailed options in prominent positions, the system prepares the interface in advance, making detailed washing controls more accessible and easier to navigate without increasing overall device complexity.
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AI summary
Disclosed herein is a washing machine and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a technology capable of controlling washing modes in various manners by manipulating a control panel of the washing machine. The washing machine includes a display configured to display a washing mode, an inputter configured to receive a washing mode select command, a storage configured to store a selected washing mode, and a controller configured to allow a washing mode, which has the largest number of times selected during a predetermined number of times of washings, to be displayed on a first screen of the display, and in response to the number of the washing mode having the largest number of selection times being plural, configured to allow a washing mode, which is the last selected among the plurality of washing modes, to be displayed on the first screen of the display.