Washing machine, control method of washing machine and server for supporting washing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing washing machines do not effectively remove contaminants from laundry, as they do not consider the type of contaminant during the washing process, leading to incomplete cleaning.
Innovation Solution
A washing machine system that identifies the type of contaminant using speech or image recognition and adjusts the washing process accordingly, either by retrieving a suitable process from internal memory or a washing support server, or by acquiring and adapting a method from a search server to ensure effective contaminant removal without damaging the laundry.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a standard washing process is used without considering contaminant type, then the washing machine operates simply and quickly, but the contaminant cannot be removed cleanly
Solution Approach 1:
The washing machine performs preliminary actions by identifying the contaminant type before the washing process begins. The processor analyzes images or speech inputs to detect contaminants, then determines an appropriate washing process in advance, ensuring effective contaminant removal from the start of the cycle.
Solution Approach 2:
The washing machine dynamically adjusts the washing process based on the identified contaminant type. Instead of using a fixed standard process, the system modifies washing parameters such as water temperature, washing time, and drum rotation speed according to the specific contaminant detected, making the process adaptive and effective.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the washing machine acquires washing processes from multiple sources (internal memory, server, search engine), then it can handle various contaminant types effectively, but the system complexity and time required increase
Solution Approach 1:
The washing machine performs preliminary checks by first searching internal memory for matching washing processes before accessing external servers. This preliminary action ensures that commonly encountered contaminants are handled quickly using pre-stored processes, reducing the time required for the washing determination.
Solution Approach 2:
The washing support server acts as an intermediary between the washing machine and the search engine. The server receives requests from the washing machine, searches for appropriate washing processes using the search engine, and returns results to the washing machine, simplifying the overall system architecture and reducing direct complexity.
3Reliability
If the washing machine uses a generic washing process, then the operation is simple and fast, but the laundry may be damaged due to inappropriate washing methods
Solution Approach 1:
The washing machine applies local quality by tailoring the washing process to the specific contaminant type and laundry characteristics. Different washing parameters such as water temperature, washing time, and mechanical action are adjusted locally according to the contaminant's properties and the laundry's material, ensuring effective cleaning while preventing damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The washing machine uses feedback by analyzing the identified contaminant type and laundry information to determine the most appropriate washing process. The processor continuously evaluates the匹配 between the washing process and the contaminant characteristics, adjusting parameters to ensure both effective contaminant removal and laundry safety.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a washing machine that performs a washing process in response to a type of a contaminant in laundry in a 5G environment, a method for controlling a washing machine, and a server for supporting washing. The washing machine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a processor, a memory operably coupled to the processor and for storing at least one code executed in the processor, and a driver for controlling rotation of an inner tub so as to perform a washing operation on laundry. The memory may store a code to, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to identify a type of a contaminant in the laundry, determine a first washing process corresponding to the type of the contaminant, and control the driver based on the first washing process.