CN110004655B

CN110004655B - Washing system

Info

Publication number: CN110004655B
Application number: CN201910175871.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: 铃木裕之; 柴田孝; 森田仁
Original assignee: Sharp Corp
Current assignee: Sharp Corp
Priority date: 2015-02-02
Filing date: 2016-01-05
Publication date: 2022-08-09
Anticipated expiration: 2036-01-05
Also published as: JP2016140573A; JP6557013B2; CN106715778A; WO2016125510A1; CN106715778B; CN110004655A8; CN110004655A

Abstract

The invention provides a washing system. The washing system includes a washing machine (100) and a portable terminal (400). The portable terminal (400) can select one of a plurality of original programs by one operation, the original programs are preset with operation conditions, the operation conditions are composed of a combination set by an operation condition setting part (11a) of the washing machine (100), and the portable terminal (400) transmits the information of the operation conditions of the selected original programs to a communication part (23) of the washing machine (100). The washing machine (100) sets the operating conditions of the washing unit (60) by means of the operating condition setting unit (11a) on the basis of the information on the operating conditions of the original program received from the portable terminal (400) by the communication unit (23).

Description

Washing system

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a washing system.

Background

Conventionally, as a washing system, a system including a terminal device having an operation unit for changing the content of at least one step of a series of steps of washing, rinsing, dehydrating, and drying of a washing machine has been disclosed (for example, refer to japanese patent laid-open publication No. 2014-54278 (patent document 1)).

Patent document 1: japanese patent laid-open publication No. 2014-54278

In the washing system, the operation conditions of each process of the washing machine can be set by the terminal device, and the operation range can be greatly expanded by performing various settings, but on the other hand, the functions of the washing machine cannot be fully utilized because the user does not know how to set or the setting operation is complicated.

In addition, since most users can use the program effectively only to the extent that the program corresponding to clothes is selected from a plurality of operation programs provided in the washing system to operate, there is a possibility that the optimum operation condition is not set.

Disclosure of Invention

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a washing system capable of setting an optimum operating condition composed of a combination that can be set on a washing machine side by a simple operation of a portable terminal.

In order to solve the problems, a washing system of the present invention includes a washing machine and a portable terminal, the washing machine including: a washing part for treating the washed object; a communication unit that communicates with the portable terminal; an operation condition setting unit that sets an operation condition of the washing unit; and an operation control unit that controls an operation of the washing unit using the operation conditions set by the operation condition setting unit, wherein the portable terminal can select one of a plurality of unique programs by one operation, the unique programs are preset with operation conditions that are constituted by combinations settable by the operation condition setting unit of the washing machine, and the portable terminal transmits information of the operation conditions of the selected unique program to the communication unit of the washing machine, and the washing machine sets the operation conditions of the washing unit using the operation condition setting unit based on the information of the operation conditions of the unique program received from the portable terminal by the communication unit.

Further, in the washing system of one embodiment, the washing machine includes a nonvolatile storage portion that stores the operating conditions of the original program received by the communication portion.

In addition, in the washing system of one embodiment, the washing machine includes a sound output unit that outputs a sound for explaining the contents of the operating conditions of the inventive program received by the communication unit.

Further, in the washing system of one embodiment, the washing machine includes: a display unit for displaying at least a part of the operating conditions of the washing unit; and a key input unit for inputting an operation condition of the washing unit, wherein the communication unit has MAC address information for connecting to a communication network, and the MAC address information of the communication unit is displayed on the display unit by a user's specific operation of the key input unit.

Further, in the washing system of one embodiment, the washing machine includes: a first notification unit configured to notify the portable terminal of at least one of error information and an operation state of the washing unit via the communication unit; a second notifying unit configured to notify a user of at least one of the error information and an operation state of the washing unit; and a notification setting unit configured to set whether or not at least one of the error information and the operation state of the washing unit is notified from the second notification unit.

Further, the washing machine of the present invention includes: a washing section; an operation control part for controlling the operation of the washing part; a communication unit that communicates with another device via a communication network; a display unit for displaying at least a part of the operating conditions of the washing unit; and a key input unit for inputting an operation condition of the washing unit, wherein the communication unit has MAC address information for connecting to the communication network, and the MAC address information of the communication unit is displayed on the display unit by a user's operation specific to the key input unit.

Further, the washing machine of the present invention includes: a washing section; an operation control part for controlling the operation of the washing part; a communication unit which communicates with a portable terminal; a first notification unit configured to notify the portable terminal of at least one of error information and an operation state of the washing unit via the communication unit; a second notifying unit configured to notify a user of at least one of the error information and an operation state of the washing unit; and a notification setting unit configured to set whether or not at least one of the error information and the operation state of the washing unit is notified from the second notification unit.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a washing system capable of setting an optimum operating condition, which is a combination of conditions that can be set on the washing machine side, by a simple operation of a mobile terminal.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a washing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the drum type washing and drying machine as viewed from obliquely above from the front side.

Fig. 3 is a schematic view of the drum type washing and drying machine as viewed from above.

Fig. 4 is a view showing an operation display part of the drum type washing and drying machine.

Fig. 5 is a diagram showing a display unit of the smartphone.

Fig. 6 is a schematic configuration diagram of a washing system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a diagram for explaining a MAC address display function of a drum type washing and drying machine of a washing system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Description of the reference numerals

1 outer case

1a opening part

2 Water tank

3 door

10 control device

11 first control part

11a operation condition setting unit

11b operation control part

11c first notification unit

11d second notification unit

11e notification setting unit

12 first sound signal output part

13 memory (nonvolatile storage part)

20 communication adapter

21 second control part

22 second sound signal output unit

23 communication unit

24 memory

30 sound signal switching part

40 speaker (Sound output part)

50 operation display unit

50a operating part (Key input part)

50b display part

60 washing and drying part (washing part)

70 solenoid valve

90 support member

100 drum type washing and drying machine

101 upper panel

103 front panel

104 rear panel

105A Right Panel

105B left panel

106 base

150 detergent box

200 wireless access point

300 management server

400 smart phone

401 display part

402 home page key

N Internet

Detailed Description

Hereinafter, the washing system of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the illustrated embodiments.

(first embodiment)

As shown in fig. 1, the washing system includes a tumble washer-dryer 100, a wireless access point 200, and a smart phone 400 (smartphone), which is an example of a portable terminal that communicates with tumble washer-dryer 100.

The drum type washing and drying machine 100 includes: a control device 10; an optional communications adapter 20; an audio signal switching unit (30); a speaker 40 as an example of the sound output unit; an operation display unit 50 having an operation unit 50a and a display unit 50b as an example of a key input unit; and a washing and drying unit 60 as an example of a washing unit for treating laundry. Here, the washing and drying unit 60 includes a water tank 2 (shown in fig. 2), a well-known washing and dehydrating tank (drum) not shown, a motor, a water supply valve, a drain valve, a heat pump unit, and the like. The operation of the washing and drying unit 60 for treating the laundry includes an operation of removing dirt and/or smell from the laundry, such as a washing operation, a dehydrating operation, and a drying operation, or an operation of drying the laundry.

The control device 10 includes: a first control unit 11; a first audio signal output unit 12 controlled by the first control unit 11; and a memory 13 storing programs, sound data, and the like. The memory 13 is a nonvolatile memory part capable of rewriting stored information, and the stored information does not disappear even if the power of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 is cut off.

The control device 10 controls the communication adapter 20, the sound signal switching unit 30, the operation display unit 50, the washing and drying unit 60, and the like.

The first control unit 11 of the control device 10 is configured by a microcomputer, an input/output circuit, and the like, and includes: an operation condition setting unit 11a for setting the operation condition of the washing and drying unit 60; and an operation control unit 11b for controlling the operation of the washing and drying unit 60.

Further, the communication adapter 20 includes: a second control unit 21; a second sound signal output unit 22 controlled by the second control unit 21; a communication unit 23 for communicating with the wireless access point 200; and a memory 24 storing programs, sound data, and the like. The memory 24 is a nonvolatile memory capable of rewriting stored information, and the stored information does not disappear even if the power of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 is cut off.

The first control section 11 of the control device 10 and the second control section 21 of the communication adapter 20 communicate with each other.

The communication adapter 20 is connected to the wireless access point 200 in a wireless communication manner, and communicates with the smartphone 400 via the wireless access point 200. More specifically, the communication adapter 20 transmits information to the smartphone 400 or receives information from the smartphone 400 via the wireless access point 200, for example, using the communication standard of Wi-Fi (ワイファイ: registered trademark).

In addition, the communication adapter 20 may be communicatively connected to the smartphone 400 not by the wireless access point 200 but by bluetooth (ブルーツゥース: registered trademark).

The audio signal switching unit 30 is controlled by the first control unit 11 to alternately switch the first audio signal from the first audio signal output unit 12 and the second audio signal from the second audio signal output unit 22, and output the signals to the speaker 40.

The speaker 40 outputs a predetermined melody sound and/or information at the start of an operation for treating laundry, for example.

The operation display unit 50 includes a numerical display unit 523 (shown in fig. 4), and the numerical display unit 523 displays a scheduled time for an operation for treating laundry or displays a remaining operation time during the operation for treating laundry.

Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the drum type washing and drying machine as viewed from obliquely above from the front side. In fig. 2, a solenoid valve 70 is shown.

The drum washing and drying machine is provided with an outer box 1 forming the outer contour. The outer box 1 includes an upper panel 101, an operation display unit 50, a front panel 103, a rear panel 104, a right side panel 105A, a left side panel 105B (shown in fig. 3), and a base 106.

The outer box 1 has an opening 1a on the front side. More specifically, the opening 1a is provided in the front panel 103, and laundry (not shown) passes through the opening. The door 3 is rotatably attached to the front panel 103, and the opening 1a is opened and closed by the door 3.

The operation display unit 50 is attached to the front panel 103 so as to be positioned above the opening 1 a.

A detergent box 150 capable of containing detergent is provided on a side of the operation display unit 50. Here, the detergent is a powder or a liquid, and is dissolved in water supplied to the water tank 2 when washing or rinsing laundry. Specific examples of the detergent are laundry detergent, bleaching agent, softener, and the like.

The optional communication adapter 20 is disposed between the upper panel 101 forming the upper part of the outer box 1 and the water tank 2. More specifically, the communication adapter 20 is supported by the support member 90 so as to be positioned on the rear side between the upper panel 101 and the water tank 2.

Fig. 3 shows a schematic view of the drum washer-dryer as seen from above. In fig. 3, the same components as those in fig. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals. In fig. 3, the top panel 101, the water tank 2, and the like are not shown.

As shown in fig. 3, the communication adapter 20 is located on the left side and the rear side in plan view.

Fig. 4 shows an operation display part 50 of the drum type washing and drying machine 100. Fig. 4 shows a bath water key 501, a reservation key 502, a wash key 503, a rinse key 504, a dehydration key 505, a dry key 506, a dehydration key 507, a dry key 508, a wash key 509, a wash and dry key 510, a dry key 511, a refresh key 512, an unlock key 513, a power on key 514, a power off key 515, and a start and temporary stop key 516. Each of the above keys is a tact switch (mechanical switch).

The cleaning key 503, the rinsing key 504, the dewatering key 505, and the drying key 506 are process keys (the number of rinsing processes is the number of times) for setting the time of the cleaning process, the rinsing process, the dewatering process, and the drying process.

Further, a washing key 509, a washing/drying key 510, and a drying key 511 are program keys for setting an operation program.

The bath water key 501 is used to select whether bath water is used. Specifically, each time the bath water button 501 is pressed, the process using the bath water is switched to "cleaning process", "cleaning process and rinsing process", and "none". Here, the "cleaning" and "rinsing" of the cleaning and rinsing display portion 521 on the upper side of the bath water key 501 are turned on/off according to the selected process using the bath water.

The reservation key 502 reserves the operation end time. Specifically, the operation end time (reservation time) displayed on the numerical display unit 523 is reserved using the process keys (503 to 506).

A reservation display unit 520 of a clock pattern is disposed above the reservation key 502, and the reservation display unit 520 is turned on during standby for a reserved operation.

On the upper side of reservation display unit 520, explanation display unit 522 for explaining the meaning of the number displayed on number display unit 523 is disposed. The description display unit 522 turns on any one of "reservation (time)", "remaining (hour: minute)", and "detergent (cup)", or turns off all of them, in accordance with the display of the numerical display unit 523.

The cleaning key 503, the rinsing key 504, the spin key 505, and the drying key 506 are used to change or confirm the operation contents (cleaning step, rinsing step, spin step, and drying step) of the program. The washing key 503, the rinsing key 504, the spin-drying key 505, and the drying key 506 may be used to individually set each step or set an operation program (home feature) desired by the user.

The dehydration degree key 507 is used to select the degree of the dehydration step from three of low vibration, normal, and smooth. Here, any one of "low vibration", "normal", and "smooth" of the level display portion 529 on the upper side of the dehydration level key 507 is turned on according to the level of the selected dehydration step.

The drying degree key 508 is used to select the degree of the drying process from the three of fine, standard, and moderate. Here, depending on the degree of the selected drying process, any one of "fine", "standard", and "control" of the degree display portion 529 on the upper side of the drying degree key 508 is turned on.

The washing key 509 is used to select a washing program (operation contents are a washing process, a rinsing process, and a dehydrating process) from six of standard, fine, soft, dry, blanket, and tank washing. Here, when any one of the washing programs is selected, the upper portion near the washing key 509 is lighted, and any one of "standard", "fine", "soft", "dry", "blanket", and "tub cleaning" of the program display portion 530 on the upper side of the washing key 509 is lighted according to the selected washing program.

The washing and drying key 510 is used to select a washing and drying program (operation contents are a washing process, a rinsing process, a dewatering process, and a drying process) from six of standard, fine, soft, indoor drying, blanket, and tank cleaning. Here, when a certain washing and drying program is selected, the upper portion near the washing and drying key 510 is lighted, and according to the selected washing and drying program, any one of "standard", "fine", "soft", "indoor drying", "blanket", and "tub cleaning" of the program display portion 530 on the upper side of the washing and drying key 510 is lighted.

Further, the drying key 511 is used to select a drying course from among the five of standard, soft, dry, blanket, and bath washing. Here, when any one of the drying programs is selected, the upper portion near the drying key 511 is lighted, and any one of "standard", "soft", "dry", "blanket", and "tub washing" of the program display portion 530 on the upper side of the drying key 511 is lighted according to the selected drying program.

In addition, the refresh key 512 is used to select a refresh course from among static and rotating. Here, when any one of the refresh programs is selected, the upper portion near the refresh key 512 is lighted, and any one of "still" and "rotation" of the program display portion 530 on the upper side of the refresh key 512 is lighted corresponding to the selected refresh program. Here, when the stationary refreshing program is selected, ions are supplied from the ion generating unit (not shown) into the washing and dewatering tub in a state where the washing and dewatering tub (not shown) is stationary, and when the rotating refreshing program is selected, ions are supplied from the ion generating unit (not shown) into the washing and dewatering tub while the washing and dewatering tub is rotated.

Further, the unlock key 513 releases the door lock for prohibiting the opening and closing of the door 3 in operation. Here, in the door lock state, the "door lock" of the door lock display portion 533 above the unlock key 513 is turned on.

Fig. 4 shows a listening key 518, a wrinkle prevention display 524, a water filling display 525 (water filling rinsing: lighting/water storage rinsing: off), a process display 526 ("cleaning (minute)", "rinsing (second)", "dewatering (minute)", "drying (minute)"), a drying time display 527 ("automatic", "90", "60", "30"), a Wi-Fi display 528 that displays a state in which communication is possible by Wi-Fi, a home feature display 531, and an original display 532, which are operated when listening to sound information. Further, each display unit of the operation display unit 50 has an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like disposed on the rear surface side.

In the drum-type washing and drying machine 100, when the power-on key 514 is pressed, the drum-type washing and drying machine is in a power-on state. When power off key 515 is pressed in the power on state, the power supply of the drum washing and drying machine is turned off.

Next, for example, when the start/stop key 516 is pressed in a state where the washing program is selected by the operation of the washing key 509, washing is performed in accordance with the operation content of the selected washing program.

Fig. 5 shows a display portion 401 of the smartphone 400.

As shown in fig. 5, the smartphone 400 includes a display portion 401 and a home key 402 provided on a lower side of the display portion 401. When the smartphone 400 downloads the application software for setting the original program and starts the application software, the smartphone displays an original program setting screen for setting a desired original program for the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 from a list of a plurality of original programs.

The display unit 401 displays characters of "original program setting" on the upper side and four selection keys (mud removal 411, shirt 412, curtain 413, and towel 414) on the lower side.

For example, as shown in fig. 5, when towel 414 (black and white characters) among the four selection keys is selected, the operation condition of the original program (towel) is transmitted from smartphone 400 to drum-type washing and drying machine 100. In the first embodiment, the smartphone 400 is connected to the drum washing and drying machine 100 by Wi-Fi communication via the wireless access point 200.

The following conditions are set based on the operating conditions of the original program (towel) received by the communication adapter 20 of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100, as shown in the operation display unit 50 of fig. 4.

Washing and drying procedures: gentle and soft

Cleaning: 15 minutes

Rinsing and water injection: 2 times (one time)

Automatic dehydration

Automatic drying

Dehydration degree: stability of

Drying degree: fine and fine

Here, by lighting the original display unit 532, the user can recognize the operating conditions of the original program set for downloading.

At this time, the listening key 518 blinks, and when the user operates the listening key 518, audio information for explaining the contents of the original program is output from the speaker 40. Thus, the user can easily understand which of the original programs is set.

In the first embodiment, the voice information may be synthesized according to the set operation condition of the original program, or the data of the voice information may be transmitted from the smartphone 400 to the communication adapter 20 of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 together with the information of the operation condition of the original program.

When the operating conditions of the downloaded original program are set, audio information describing the contents of the original program may be output from the speaker 40.

According to the washing system having the above-described configuration, the operation condition setting unit 11a of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 sets the operation condition in accordance with the operation of the operation display unit 50 by the user. For example, the operation programs may be selected from a plurality of operation programs registered in advance in the drum-type washing and drying machine 100, or the respective steps may be individually set.

Alternatively, in the smartphone 400, any one of a plurality of original programs, in which the operation conditions are set in advance, are selected by one operation, and the operation conditions are configured by a combination that can be set by the operation condition setting unit 11a of the drum washing and drying machine 100. The information of the operating conditions of the selected inventive program is transmitted from the smartphone 400 to the communication unit 23 of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100. When the communication unit 23 of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 receives the information of the operating conditions of the original program from the smartphone 400, the operating conditions are set by the operating condition setting unit 11a of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 based on the information of the operating conditions of the original program. Thus, with a simple operation of the smartphone 400, the optimum operating conditions can be set, which are constituted by a combination that can be set on the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 side.

The operation conditions of the inventive program are set by the user operating the operation display unit 50a plurality of times on the drum-type washing and drying machine 100, and are different from the operation conditions of the plurality of operation programs registered in advance in the drum-type washing and drying machine 100. Thus, a plurality of operation courses different from the registered operation courses can be selected for the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 in which the number of registered operation courses registered in advance is limited. The operation conditions of the inventive program set for the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 are operation conditions that can be set by operating a plurality of keys of the operation display unit 50 of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100, and the operation conditions desired by the user are collectively set. In addition, the operation conditions of the original program set for the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 can be changed according to the key operation of the user, thereby improving the convenience.

In addition, since the operating conditions of the inventive program received by the communication unit 23 of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 are stored in the memory 13 (nonvolatile storage unit), even if the power of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 is cut off, the operating conditions of the inventive program can be maintained, and the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 can be used when the power is turned on next time, and it is not necessary to perform setting from the smartphone 400 again, thereby improving convenience.

Moreover, a sound for explaining the contents of the operating conditions of the inventive program received by the communication unit 23 of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 is outputted from the speaker 40 (sound output unit). Thus, the user can easily confirm the contents of the original program set from the smartphone 400.

In the washing system, by updating the application software for setting the original program of the smartphone 400, a new original program can be easily added to the list.

(second embodiment)

Fig. 6 is a schematic configuration diagram of a washing system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The washing system of the second embodiment has the same configuration as the washing system of the first embodiment except for a point of communication with the management server 300, and thus fig. 1 to 5 are referred to.

As shown in fig. 6, the washing system includes: a drum type washing and drying machine 100 installed indoors; a wireless access point 200; an outdoor management server 300 communicating with the drum-type washing and drying machine 100; and a smartphone 400 as an example of a portable terminal that communicates with the management server 300.

The communication adapter 20 of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 is in wireless communication connection with the wireless access point 200, and communicates with the management server 300 via the wireless access point 200 and the internet N. More specifically, the communication adapter 20 transmits information to the management server 300 or receives information from the management server 300 via the wireless access point 200 and the internet N. Further, the communication between the management server 300 and the wireless access point 200 is performed by means of the internet N using a telecommunication network and/or an optical communication network.

The management server 300 receives and stores information from the drum washing and drying machine 100 or receives and stores information from the smart phone 400.

The smart phone 400 transmits information to the management server 300 or receives information from the management server 300. More specifically, the smartphone 400 communicates with the management server 300 via a mobile phone communication network and the internet N.

For example, when operation information indicating whether or not an operation for treating laundry is being performed is stored in management server 300 as information from drum-type washing and drying machine 100, smartphone 400 can acquire the operation information from management server 300 by communicating with management server 300, and can transmit the operation information to the user.

On the other hand, for example, when the management server 300 stores setting information (operation conditions of the original program, etc.) related to the processing of the laundry as information from the smartphone 400, the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 may be connected to the management server 300 by communication, acquire the setting information from the management server 300, and perform processing on the laundry based on the setting information. Although not shown, a broadband router is provided between the management server 300 and the wireless access point 200.

Further, the first control unit 11 of the control device 10 includes: an operation condition setting unit 11a for setting the operation condition of the washing and drying unit 60; an operation control part 11b for controlling the operation of the washing and drying part 60; a first notification unit 11c that notifies the smartphone 400 via the communication unit 23; a second notification unit 11d for notifying the user of error information by using the operation display unit 50 and the speaker 40; and a notification setting unit 11e for setting whether or not to notify the error information from the second notification unit 11 d.

The first notification unit 11c and the second notification unit 11d may notify the user of the operation state of the washing/drying unit 60 (washing unit) without notifying the user of error information, or may notify the user of both error information and the operation state of the washing/drying unit 60.

According to the washing system having the above-described configuration, the information of the operation conditions of the original program selected by the smartphone 400 is transmitted from the smartphone 400 to the communication unit 23 of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 via the management server 300.

The washing system of the second embodiment has the same effects as the washing system of the first embodiment.

The first notification unit 11c of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 notifies the smart phone 400 of error information and/or the operation state of the washing and drying unit 60 (washing unit) via the communication unit 23. At this time, when the notification setting unit 11E sets the notification from the second notification unit 11d in response to the user's key operation on the operation display unit 50, the error information and/or the operation state of the washing and drying unit 60 are displayed on the numerical display unit 523 (shown in fig. 4) by a code such as "E o" ("o" is a number). For example, the error information includes "water supply impossible", "door open", "thread end filter clogging", "dehydration impossible", "motor non-rotation", and the like. The operation state of the washing/drying unit 60 includes "clogging of the drying/filtering device", "a large amount of laundry", and the like.

On the other hand, when the notification setting unit 11e sets that the second notification unit 11d does not notify the user of the operation display unit 50 by the user's key operation, the user is not notified of error information or the operation state of the washing/drying unit 60 (washing unit). Thus, it is possible to prevent the user who is sufficiently informed of the smartphone 400 from bothering the drum washing and drying machine 100.

In the washing system of the second embodiment, whether or not to notify the smartphone 400 of the operation state is set by the notification setting unit 11e of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100, but whether or not to notify the smartphone 400 of the operation state of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 may be set by the smartphone 400. Thus, with the settings made from smartphone 400, the user can block the notification from drum-type washing and drying machine 100 at bedtime when he is bored of the notification at night or the like.

In addition, whether to notify the user of the washing machine 100 or not and whether to notify the smartphone 400 or not may be automatically set according to the content notified to the user. For example, the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 may be notified and the smartphone 400 may be notified of a user-coped problem of a door error ("door open"), while only the smartphone 400 may be notified of a motor error ("motor not rotating") or other failure that the user cannot cope with.

In addition, although the error information and/or the operation state of the washing/drying unit 60 (washing unit) is notified in the second embodiment, the error information and/or the operation state of the washing unit may be notified, and the operation end and/or the operation result of the washing unit may be notified.

Further, although the error information and/or the operation state of the washing/drying unit 60 (washing unit) are displayed by the 16-ary code on the numerical display unit 523 displayed in 7 segments, they may be displayed in characters and/or patterns by a liquid crystal display or the like.

(third embodiment)

Fig. 7 is a diagram for explaining a MAC address display function of the drum type washing and drying machine 100 of the washing system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The washing system of the third embodiment has the same configuration as that of the washing system of the first embodiment except for the difference in the MAC address display function of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100, and therefore fig. 1 to 5 are cited.

The washing system of the third embodiment is installed with the communication adapter 20 as an optional part in the drum type washing and drying machine 100 shown in fig. 1, and the information of the MAC address for connecting the communication network is stored in the memory 24 of the communication adapter 20.

When the power-on key 514 (shown in fig. 4) of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 is pressed to be in the power-on state, the operation content can be set in the set state while the previous operation condition is maintained. When a specific key is operated on the operation display unit 50 from the set state, the MAC address request signal is output from the first control unit 11 of the control device 10 to the second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20. The second control unit 21 of the communication adapter 20 that has received the MAC address request signal transmits the information of the MAC address stored in the memory 24 to the first control unit 11 of the control device 10. The control device 10 receives the information of the MAC address from the communication adapter 20, and displays the first 4 bits of the 12-bit MAC address on the digital display unit 523 (shown in fig. 4).

For example, when the refresh key 512 (shown in fig. 4) is pressed while the unlock key 513 (shown in fig. 4) is held down, "1234" (16-ary number) is displayed as shown on the left side of fig. 7. At this time, the "cleaning" of the process display portion 526 is turned on.

When the rinse key 504 (shown in fig. 4) is pressed from the display state of the first 4 bits, the middle 4 bits of the 12-bit MAC address are displayed. For example, as shown in the center of fig. 7, "56 AB" (16-numbered numeral) is displayed on the numeral display unit 523. At this time, the "rinsing" of the process display portion 526 is turned on. In addition, "B" is displayed as "B" in the number display unit 523.

When the dehydration key 505 (shown in fig. 4) is pressed from the display state of the middle 4 bits, the last 4 bits of the 12-bit MAC address are displayed. For example, as shown on the right side of fig. 7, "CDEF" (16-numbered number) is displayed on the number display unit 523. At this time, the "dehydration" lamp of the process display unit 526 is turned on. In addition, in the number display unit 523, "D" is displayed as "D".

Thereby, the user is notified of the 12-bit MAC address "123456 ABCDEF" (16-ary number).

Next, when the wash key 503 (shown in fig. 4) is pressed from the rear 4-digit display state, the front 4-digit display shown on the left side of fig. 7 is displayed.

Further, when the water release key 505 is pressed from the display state of the first 4 bits, the last 4 bits of the 12-bit MAC address are displayed, when the rinse key 504 is pressed from the display state of the last 4 bits, the middle 4 bits of the 12-bit MAC address are displayed, and when the wash key 503 is pressed from the display state of the middle 4 bits, the first 4 bits are displayed.

When the refresh key 512 is pressed in the first 4-bit display state, the middle 4-bit display state, and the last 4-bit display state shown in fig. 7, the state returns to the original setting state.

According to the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 configured as described above, when the user performs a specific operation on the operation display unit 50 (key input unit), the user can confirm the MAC address without pasting a sticker or the like in which the MAC address is described on the main body of the drum-type washing and drying machine 100, by using the MAC address display function of displaying information on the MAC address of the communication unit 23.

Even if the communication adapter 20 is replaced due to a failure or the like, the user can confirm the new MAC address after the replacement by using the MAC address display function without requiring any special work.

Furthermore, when the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 is produced, the MAC address of the communication adapter 20 is confirmed by the MAC address display function, so that the work (pasting a sticker or the like) for clearly indicating the MAC address on the main body can be omitted, and the work process can be simplified.

In the third embodiment, the MAC address is displayed in the 16-digit code on the number display unit 523 displayed in 7 segments, but may be displayed by a liquid crystal display or the like.

Conventionally, in a household appliance having a communication function, a sticker or the like for a MAC address is attached to a side surface of the appliance, but depending on the position of the sticker or the like on the side surface of the appliance, a user may be obstructed by a wall and/or furniture and the MAC address may not be confirmed, and in a washing machine, a special process is required in which the sticker is not discolored or deteriorated even if it is stained with water and/or a detergent. Even if the MAC address is described in a material such as a use specification, the user does not always have to easily confirm the MAC address. Further, when the optional communication adapter is additionally installed, it cannot be described in advance in the home appliance, and therefore, the same problem arises.

In view of such a problem, in the drum-type washing and drying machine 100 according to the third embodiment, the user can confirm the MAC address by using the MAC address display function, and thus, a sticker or the like that is discolored or deteriorated by water and/or laundry detergent can be no longer used.

In the first to third embodiments, the washing system including the smartphone 400 as an example of the portable terminal has been described, but the portable terminal is not limited to this, and may be a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a mobile PC (Personal computer), or the like.

While the specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the first to third embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. For example, the invention can be made as an embodiment by appropriately combining the contents described in the first to third embodiments.

The invention and embodiments are summarized as follows.

The washing system of the present invention includes a washing machine 100 and a portable terminal 400, the washing machine 100 including: a washing unit 60 for treating laundry; a communication unit 23 for communicating with the mobile terminal 400; an operation condition setting unit 11a for setting an operation condition of the washing unit 60; and an operation control unit 11b for controlling the operation of the washing unit 60 by using the operation conditions set by the operation condition setting unit 11a, wherein the portable terminal 400 can select one of a plurality of unique programs in which operation conditions are set in advance, the operation conditions being configured by a combination settable by the operation condition setting unit 11a of the washing machine 100, and the portable terminal 400 transmits information on the operation conditions of the selected unique program to the communication unit 23 of the washing machine 100, and the washing machine 100 sets the operation conditions of the washing unit 60 by using the operation condition setting unit 11a based on the information on the operation conditions of the unique program received from the portable terminal 400 by the communication unit 23.

According to the above configuration, in the portable terminal 400, one of the plurality of the unique programs, in which the operation conditions are set in advance in combination that can be set by the operation condition setting unit 11a of the washing machine 100, is selected by one operation, and at this time, the portable terminal 400 transmits the information of the operation conditions of the selected unique program to the communication unit 23 of the washing machine 100. When the communication unit 23 of the washing machine 100 receives the information of the operation conditions of the original program from the portable terminal 400, the operation conditions of the washing unit 60 are set by the operation condition setting unit 11a of the washing machine 100 based on the information of the operation conditions of the original program. Thus, by a simple operation of the portable terminal 400, the optimum operating conditions can be set on the washing machine 100 side, and the optimum operating conditions are configured by a combination that can be set by the operating condition setting unit 11 a. Since the set operation condition can be changed by the operation condition setting unit 11a of the washing machine 100, convenience is improved.

In addition, in the washing system of one embodiment, the washing machine 100 includes a nonvolatile storage unit 13, and the nonvolatile storage unit 13 stores the operating conditions of the original program received by the communication unit 23.

According to the embodiment, since the operating conditions of the inventive program received by the communication unit 23 of the washing machine 100 are stored in the nonvolatile storage unit 13, even if the power of the washing machine 100 is turned off, the operating conditions of the inventive program can be maintained and used when the washing machine 100 is powered on next time, and it is not necessary to perform setting again from the portable terminal 400, which improves convenience.

In the washing system according to one embodiment, the washing machine 100 includes a sound output unit 40, and the sound output unit 40 outputs a sound for explaining the contents of the operating conditions of the inventive program received by the communication unit 23.

According to the embodiment, since the sound for explaining the contents of the operation conditions of the original program received by the communication unit 23 of the washing machine 100 is output from the sound output unit 40, the user can easily confirm the contents of the original program set from the mobile terminal 400.

Further, in the washing system of one embodiment, the washing machine 100 includes: a display unit 50b for displaying at least a part of the operating conditions of the washing unit 60; and a key input unit 50a for inputting an operation condition of the washing unit 60, wherein the communication unit 23 has MAC address information for connecting to a communication network, and the MAC address information of the communication unit 23 is displayed on the display unit 50b by a user's operation of the key input unit 50 a.

According to the above embodiment, since the information of the MAC address of the communication unit 23 is displayed when the user performs a specific operation on the key input unit 50a of the washing unit 60, the user can confirm the MAC address without pasting a sticker or the like describing the MAC address to the main body of the washing machine 100.

Further, in the washing system of one embodiment, the washing machine 100 includes: a first notification unit 11c for notifying at least one of error information and an operation state of the washing unit 60 to the mobile terminal 400 via the communication unit 23; a second notification unit 11d for notifying a user of at least one of the error information and the operation state of the washing unit 60; and a notification setting unit 11e for setting whether or not at least one of the error information and the operation state of the washing unit 60 is notified from the second notification unit 11 d.

According to the above embodiment, the first notification unit 11c of the washing machine 100 notifies the portable terminal 400 of the error information (or the operation state of the washing unit 60) via the communication unit 23. At this time, when the notification setting unit 11e sets that the user is not notified from the second notification unit 11d, the second notification unit 11d does not notify the user of error information (or the operation state of the washing unit 60). Thus, the user who is sufficiently notified to the mobile terminal 400 can be notified of the trouble from the washing machine 100 side.

Further, the washing machine 100 of the present invention includes: a washing section 60; an operation control unit 11b for controlling the operation of the washing unit 60; a communication unit that communicates with another device via a communication network; a display unit 50b for displaying at least a part of the operating conditions of the washing unit 60; and a key input unit 50a for inputting an operation condition of the washing unit 60, wherein the communication unit 23 has MAC address information for connecting to the communication network, and the MAC address information of the communication unit 23 is displayed on the display unit 50b by a user's specific operation of the key input unit 50 a.

According to the above configuration, since the information of the MAC address of the communication unit 23 is displayed on the display unit 50b when the user performs a specific operation on the key input unit 50a of the washing unit 60, the user can confirm the MAC address without pasting a sticker or the like describing the MAC address on the main body of the washing machine 100.

Further, the washing machine 100 of the present invention includes: a washing section 60; an operation control unit 11b for controlling the operation of the washing unit 60; a communication unit 23 for communicating with the mobile terminal 400; a first notification unit 11c for notifying at least one of error information and an operation state of the washing unit 60 to the mobile terminal 400 via the communication unit 23; a second notification unit 11d for notifying a user of at least one of the error information and the operation state of the washing unit 60; and a notification setting unit 11e for setting whether or not at least one of the error information and the operation state of the washing unit 60 is notified from the second notification unit 11 d.

According to the above configuration, the first notification unit 11c notifies the portable terminal 400 of error information (or the operation state of the washing unit 60) via the communication unit 23. At this time, when the notification setting unit 11e sets that the user is not notified from the second notification unit 11d, the second notification unit 11d does not notify the user of error information (or the operation state of the washing unit 60). This makes it possible to prevent the user who is sufficiently notified to the mobile terminal 400 from bothering notification from the washing machine 100 side.

Claims

1. A washing machine is characterized by comprising:

a washing part for treating the washed object;

an input part for inputting the operation condition of the washing part;

a communication unit which communicates with a terminal;

an operation condition setting unit that sets an operation condition of the washing unit;

an operation control unit for controlling the washing unit according to the operation condition set by the operation condition setting unit,

the operation condition setting unit sets an operation condition corresponding to a name of one of the plurality of original programs selected by the terminal among names of the plurality of original programs corresponding to a plurality of original programs displayed by the terminal, the operation condition setting unit previously setting an operation condition configured by a combination settable by the operation condition setting unit,

the names of the plurality of the inventive programs are downloaded from a server to the terminal, respectively, and the names of the plurality of the inventive programs are associated with the operation conditions in which a plurality of conditions suitable for the laundry of the names are combined, respectively.

2. The washing machine as claimed in claim 1,

further comprises a display unit for displaying at least a part of the operating conditions of the washing unit,

the display unit displays the operating conditions of the original program selected by the terminal and the operating conditions set as the original program.

3. A washing machine according to claim 1 or 2,

the operating conditions of the original program are changed according to the input unit.

4. A washing machine according to claim 1 or 2,

the program control device further comprises a sound output unit for outputting the operating conditions of the original program by sound.