CN112773295B - Control method for dishwasher, processor, dishwasher and storage medium - Google Patents
Control method for dishwasher, processor, dishwasher and storage medium Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- CN112773295B CN112773295B CN202011609339.3A CN202011609339A CN112773295B CN 112773295 B CN112773295 B CN 112773295B CN 202011609339 A CN202011609339 A CN 202011609339A CN 112773295 B CN112773295 B CN 112773295B
- Authority
- CN
- China
- Prior art keywords
- dishwasher
- self
- control method
- tableware
- detergent
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Active
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
- A47L15/14—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware with stationary crockery baskets and spraying devices within the cleaning chamber
- A47L15/18—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware with stationary crockery baskets and spraying devices within the cleaning chamber with movably-mounted spraying devices
- A47L15/22—Rotary spraying devices
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
- A47L15/42—Details
- A47L15/44—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
- A47L15/42—Details
- A47L15/44—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants
- A47L15/449—Metering controlling devices
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
- A47L15/42—Details
- A47L15/46—Devices for the automatic control of the different phases of cleaning ; Controlling devices
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L2301/00—Manual input in controlling methods of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. information entered by a user
- A47L2301/04—Operation mode, e.g. delicate washing, economy washing, reduced time, sterilizing, water softener regenerating, odor eliminating or service
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L2401/00—Automatic detection in controlling methods of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, e.g. information provided by sensors entered into controlling devices
- A47L2401/04—Crockery or tableware details, e.g. material, quantity, condition
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L2401/00—Automatic detection in controlling methods of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, e.g. information provided by sensors entered into controlling devices
- A47L2401/34—Other automatic detections
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
- A47L2501/07—Consumable products, e.g. detergent, rinse aids or salt
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
- A47L2501/28—Machine starting, e.g. normal start, restart after electricity cut-off or start scheduling
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
- A47L2501/32—Stopping or disabling machine operation, including disconnecting the machine from a network, e.g. from an electrical power supply
Landscapes
- Washing And Drying Of Tableware (AREA)
Abstract
The embodiment of the invention provides a control method for a dish-washing machine, a processor, the dish-washing machine and a machine-readable storage medium, and belongs to the field of household appliances. The control method may include determining that the dishwasher enters a self-supervision mode, and controlling the dishwasher to periodically wash dishes within the dishwasher. Through above-mentioned technical scheme, can solve the maintenance problem when dish washer does not use for a long time, the user also can use clean tableware immediately after long-time the back of going home like this, satisfies user's demand, promotes user experience.
Description
Technical Field
The invention relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a control method for a dish washing machine, a processor, the dish washing machine and a storage medium.
Background
As the living standard is improved, the use of the dish washing machine is increased. The intelligent application is more and more extensive, and the requirement on the dish washer is higher and higher correspondingly. When the dishwasher is not used for a long time, the tableware is easy to breed bacteria when the dishwasher is out for a long time, such as on business trip or on vacation, thereby influencing the use of the tableware.
Disclosure of Invention
An object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a control method for a dishwasher, a processor, a dishwasher, and a machine-readable storage medium, which can solve a problem that tableware in the dishwasher is easy to breed bacteria when the dishwasher is not used for a long time.
In order to achieve the above object, a first aspect of the present invention provides a control method for a dishwasher, comprising:
determining that the dishwasher enters a self-supervision mode; and
the dishwasher is controlled to periodically wash dishes in the dishwasher.
In an embodiment of the present invention, determining that the dishwasher enters the self-supervision mode comprises:
receiving a user input;
determining that the dishwasher enters a self-supervision mode according to the user input.
In the embodiment of the invention, the user input comprises the time length of the user going out;
determining that the dishwasher enters the self-supervision mode according to the user input comprises:
comparing the duration with a preset duration;
and determining that the dishwasher enters a self-supervision mode in the case that the duration is greater than the preset duration.
In an embodiment of the present invention, determining that the dishwasher enters the self-supervision mode comprises:
if no user operation or an operation instruction is received within a preset time period after the last operation of the dishwasher, it is determined that the dishwasher enters the self-supervision mode.
In an embodiment of the present invention, determining that the dishwasher enters the self-supervision mode comprises:
detecting human activity outside the dishwasher;
if no human activity is detected within a preset time period after the last operation of the dishwasher, it is determined that the dishwasher enters the self-supervision mode.
In an embodiment of the present invention, controlling the dishwasher to periodically wash dishes in the dishwasher includes:
if the detergent is not added in the process of washing the tableware by controlling the dishwasher at the last time, the detergent is added in the process of washing the tableware by controlling the dishwasher at the current time.
In an embodiment of the present invention, controlling the dishwasher to periodically wash dishes in the dishwasher includes:
acquiring an image of dishware in a dishwasher;
determining whether the tableware is abnormal according to the image;
in case it is determined that the dishes are abnormal, detergent is added in the process of controlling the dishwasher to wash the dishes.
In embodiments of the invention, the anomaly comprises the production of mold on the dishware.
In the embodiment of the present invention, the control method further includes:
determining that the dishwasher exits the supervision mode in any of the following situations:
a button of the dishwasher is triggered;
the door of the dishwasher is opened;
human activity external to the dishwasher is detected.
A second aspect of the present invention provides a processor configured to perform the above-described control method for a dishwasher.
A third aspect of the present invention provides a dishwasher, comprising:
the dishwasher comprises a dishwasher body, wherein a cleaning cavity is defined in the dishwasher body; and
the processor described above.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher further comprises:
a first image acquisition device for detecting human activity outside the dishwasher.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher further comprises:
and the second image acquisition device is used for photographing the tableware in the dishwasher to acquire the image of the tableware.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher further comprises:
a feed mechanism for loading detergent;
the processor is used for controlling the feeding mechanism to input detergent to the cleaning container.
A fourth aspect of the present invention provides a machine-readable storage medium having stored thereon instructions which, when executed by a machine, cause the machine to perform the above-described control method for a dishwasher.
Through above-mentioned technical scheme, can solve the maintenance problem when dish washer does not use for a long time, the user also can use clean tableware immediately after long-time the back of going home like this, satisfies user's demand, promotes user experience.
Additional features and advantages of embodiments of the invention will be set forth in the detailed description which follows.
Drawings
The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the embodiments of the invention without limiting the embodiments of the invention. In the drawings:
FIG. 1A schematically shows a configuration diagram of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a control method for the dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention may be applied;
FIG. 1B schematically illustrates a front view of the structure of a dishwasher in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 1C schematically illustrates a schematic structural view of a washing mechanism of a dishwasher in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 1D schematically illustrates a partial structural view of the purge mechanism of FIG. 1C;
FIG. 2 schematically shows a schematic flow diagram of a control method for a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention;
fig. 3 schematically shows a functional block diagram of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Description of the reference numerals
100. A dishwasher;
1. a housing; 2, cleaning the mechanism;
21. an image acquisition device; 22. A rack;
23. a drive motor; 24. A processing device;
25. a spray arm; 26. Mounting a bracket;
251. spray orifice
Detailed Description
The following detailed description of embodiments of the invention refers to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration and explanation only, not limitation.
It should be noted that, if directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, and rear … …) are referred to in the embodiments of the present application, the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship between the components, the movement situation, and the like in a specific posture (as shown in the drawings), and if the specific posture is changed, the directional indications are changed accordingly.
In addition, if there is a description of "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present application, the description of "first", "second", etc. is for descriptive purposes only and is not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but must be realized by a person skilled in the art, and when the technical solutions are contradictory or cannot be realized, such a combination should not be considered to exist, and is not within the protection scope of the present application.
Fig. 1A schematically shows a configuration diagram of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a control method for the dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention may be applied. Fig. 1B schematically shows a front view of the structure of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention. It should be understood that FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate only one embodiment of the dishwasher 100 and are not intended to limit the shape, location, manner of installation and relationship of the parts of the dishwasher not relevant to the present invention;
as shown in fig. 1A and 1B, the dishwasher 100 may include a housing 1 and a washing mechanism 2 disposed inside the housing 1. The outer contour of the housing 1 may include, but is not limited to, a rectangular, cylindrical shape.
The washing means 2 may comprise an image acquisition device 21, a rack 22, a handling device 24 and a spray arm.
A rack 22 (e.g., a basket) may be secured inside the dishwasher 100 for holding dishes and the image acquisition device 21 may include a camera or an image sensor (e.g., an infrared sensor). The image acquisition device 21 can be arranged in a variety of orientations within the dishwasher 100. The processing device 24 may be electrically connected to the image acquisition device 21.
The image acquisition device 21 may be used to acquire images within the dishwasher 100 and the processing device 24 may be used to process the acquired images.
For example, after the dishes are placed on the rack 22, the image capturing device 21 may capture an image of the dishes on the rack 22. The processing device 24 can acquire the image and determine characteristics of the dishes placed within the dishwasher 100 to control the spray arms to wash the dishes according to the characteristics of the dishes.
Examples of processing device 24 may include, but are not limited to, a general purpose processor, a special purpose processor, a conventional processor, a Digital Signal Processor (DSP), a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in association with a DSP core, a controller, a microcontroller, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) circuits, any other type of Integrated Circuit (IC), a state machine, and the like.
In one example, a spray arm may be disposed at the bottom of the dishwasher 100, and the spray arm may be provided with spray holes, from which water may be sprayed upwards to provide a reaction force to rotate the spray arm while washing dishes. In another example, the spray arm may be disposed at the top within the dishwasher 100, or may include a top spray arm and a bottom spray arm.
In yet another example, the spray arm may take a rotatable form.
FIG. 1C schematically illustrates a schematic structural view of a washing mechanism of a dishwasher in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1D schematically illustrates a partial structural view of the purge mechanism of FIG. 1C. Referring to fig. 1B to 1D, the washing mechanism 2 may further include a driving motor 23, and the driving motor 23 may be disposed at a lower side in the dishwasher 100, or may be disposed at a back side of the dishwasher 100, i.e., a side where the dishes are placed away from the user. The drive motor 23 may be connected to a spray arm 25. The spray arm 25 is provided with spray holes 251 communicated with the interior of the spray arm 25, and the spray holes 251 can be arranged on the spray arm 25 at intervals so that the spray arm 25 sprays a larger range. In one example, the spray arm 25 may be cylindrical, and the orifices 251 are spaced apart in the cross-section of the spray arm 25 and arranged in an array such that water ejected from the orifices 251 is emitted at an angle.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher 100 may further include a water pressure transducer (not shown), a water heater (not shown), and a water valve (not shown). The water pressure transducer and water heater may be electrically connected to the processing equipment 24, and the water pressure transducer, water heater, and water valve may be internally connected and in communication with the spray arm 25. The connection of the spray arm 25 with the water pressure transmitter, the water heater, the water valve, and the driving motor 23 may be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate member.
The water valve can be used for controlling the water yield of the sprayed water, the water pressure transmitter can be used for controlling the water outlet pressure, the water heater can be used for controlling the water outlet temperature, and the driving motor 23 can be used for driving the spraying arm 25 to rotate. In one example, the spray arm 25 may be disposed at a central location within the dishwasher. The central position may be defined as a middle position of the plurality of racks 22 in the dishwasher 100 so as to cover dishes on the plurality of racks 22 when the spray arm 25 rotates, thereby saving space inside the dishwasher 100. Only a single spray arm 25 is needed to spray the tableware on a plurality of shelf 22, which saves the cost of design and material and brings more use space.
The water valves, water pressure transducer, water heater, and drive motor 23 may be controlled by the processing device 24. For example, the area of the rack 22 for placing dishes can be divided into four quadrants, namely, the first, second, third and fourth quadrants. Processing device 24 may control drive motor 23 to rotate spray arm 25 such that orifice 251 is directed toward any of the four quadrants. In addition, the treatment device 24 may also control a water valve to adjust the amount of water discharged from the nozzle hole 251 (or stop the water discharge).
In the embodiment of the present invention, the driving motor 23 may also drive the spray arm 25 to translate. When the spray arm 25 is translatable, the dishwasher 100 may further include a conversion mechanism (not shown) coupled between the drive motor 23 and the spray arm 25 that converts rotation of the drive motor 23 into translation of the spray arm 25.
In the present embodiment, the shelf 22 may include one or more shelves, such as two shelves. In the example of a two-level rack shown in the figures, the spray arm 25 may be located in the middle of the two racks 22 so that all dishes on the two racks 22 may be sprayed when the spray arm 25 is rotated.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher 100 may further include a mounting bracket 26, and the spray arm 25 may be rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket 26. The mounting bracket 26 is fixed in position such that the spray arm 25 can rotate relative to the mounting bracket 26. the manner in which the mounting bracket 26 is fixed in position is not limited, as the mounting bracket 26 can be fixedly attached to the carrier 22 or elsewhere.
Because the dishwasher is a closed space, bacteria are easy to breed if the dishwasher is not used for a long time. For some users who are out of home frequently (e.g., on business trips or on vacations), it is necessary to monitor the sanitary condition of the dishwasher periodically and to clean it at a proper time. Fig. 2 shows a schematic flow diagram of a control method for a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in fig. 2, a control method for a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention may include the following steps.
In step S201, it is determined that the dishwasher enters the self-supervision mode.
In embodiments of the present invention, there are a number of ways to determine that a dishwasher is entering a self-supervision mode (e.g., a vacation mode).
In one example, the self-supervision mode may be entered by a user setting. For example, a user may perform a corresponding operation on a control panel or key of a dishwasher prior to going out, in response to which the dishwasher enters a self-supervision mode. The user may input the length of time of the outgoing (i.e., the away-from-home time length) to the dishwasher, and if the output length of the outgoing exceeds a preset length of time, the dishwasher may enter the self-supervision mode. Examples of the preset time period may be, for example, 2 days, 3 days, and the like.
In another example, the dishwasher may automatically enter a self-supervision mode. Specifically, the dishwasher begins timing after the last operation, and may enter a self-supervision mode if the timed time does not receive any user operation (e.g., operating the control panel) or any operation instruction (e.g., receiving an operation instruction of another device through the communication network) within a preset time period. Examples of the preset time period may be, for example, 2 days, 3 days, and the like.
In yet another example, the dishwasher may include an image acquisition device for detecting whether a human being is active outside the dishwasher. If no human activity is detected for a preset length of time, the dishwasher may enter a self-supervision mode. In this example, examples of the preset time period may be, for example, 2 days, 3 days, and the like. Examples of image acquisition devices may include, but are not limited to, cameras, infrared detection devices.
For example, in the general case where a dishwasher is provided in a kitchen, if a person is frequently at home, an image acquisition device provided in the dishwasher may detect human body activities, such as entering and exiting the kitchen, more frequently. If the person is out for a long time, the image acquisition device cannot detect human body activity within a preset time, and in this case, the dishwasher can automatically enter a self-supervision mode.
In step S202, the dishwasher is periodically controlled to wash dishes in the dishwasher.
Specifically, after entering the self-supervision mode, the dishwasher may perform a washing of the dishes within the dishwasher at intervals. In one example, because the dishes have been previously washed, washing the dishes in the self-regulated mode requires only water, and may not require the addition of a detergent (e.g., dishwashing powder). In another example, dishwashers are located in different environments (e.g., wet areas), and even if previously washed, the dishware may develop mold "fuzz". The detergent may be added at intervals. For example, if no detergent was added for the last wash, detergent may be added for the current wash. Of course, the detergent may be added at the third washing without adding the detergent twice. In this embodiment, an example of the interval time (or referred to as a washing cycle) may be 5 to 15 days, and preferably, may be 7 days.
In an additional or alternative embodiment, whether detergent is added or not may be assisted by means of an image acquisition device. In particular, the above-described image acquisition device in a dishwasher may also be used for acquiring images within the dishwasher, or the dishwasher may further comprise a further image acquisition device (e.g. a camera) for acquiring images within the dishwasher. The processor of the dishwasher may determine whether there is an abnormality (e.g., mold growth, often referred to as "hair") on the dishware based on the image captured by the image capture device, and if it is determined that there is no abnormality based on the image, then no detergent may be added during the washing process. If it is judged from the image that there is an abnormality, a detergent may be added at the time of cleaning. In this embodiment, it is only necessary to add image capture and analysis functionality to the dishwasher to more accurately determine whether detergent is added to wash dishes in the self-supervision mode, thereby making the use of detergent more accurate.
In the embodiment of the present invention, the control method may further include: step S203, exiting the self-supervision mode.
In particular, in one example, the self-supervision mode may be exited by a user operation. For example, the user may activate a particular key on the dishwasher or activate any key or open the door of the dishwasher to exit the self-supervision mode. The self-supervision mode may be exited when the dishwasher receives a signal that triggers a particular key or any key or detects that the door of the dishwasher is opened. In another example, the dishwasher may exit the self-supervision mode when the image acquisition device detects human activity.
The control method provided by the embodiment of the invention can solve the maintenance problem of the dishwasher when the dishwasher is not used for a long time, so that a user can use clean tableware immediately after going home for a long time, the user requirement is met, and the user experience is improved.
Embodiments of the present invention also provide a processor, which may be used to execute the control method for the dishwasher in the above embodiments. The processor may be the master of the dishwasher, or may be a separate processor installed in the dishwasher.
Examples of a processor may include, but are not limited to, a general purpose processor, a special purpose processor, a conventional processor, a Digital Signal Processor (DSP), a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in association with a DSP core, a controller, a microcontroller, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) circuits, any other type of Integrated Circuit (IC), a state machine, and the like.
In particular, the processor may be configured to:
determining that the dishwasher enters a self-supervision mode;
the dishwasher is controlled to periodically wash dishes in the dishwasher.
In embodiments of the present invention, there are a number of ways to determine that a dishwasher is entering a self-supervision mode (e.g., a vacation mode).
In one example, the self-supervision mode may be entered by a user setting. For example, a user may perform a corresponding operation on a control panel or key of a dishwasher prior to going out, in response to which the dishwasher enters a self-supervision mode. The user may input the length of the outgoing time to the dishwasher, and the dishwasher may enter the self-supervision mode if the output length of the outgoing time exceeds a preset length of time. Examples of the preset time period may be, for example, 2 days, 3 days, and the like.
In another example, the dishwasher may automatically enter a self-supervision mode. Specifically, the dishwasher begins timing after the last operation, and may enter the self-supervision mode if the timed duration does not receive any user operation (e.g., operating the control panel) or any operation instruction (e.g., receiving an operation instruction of another device through the communication network) within a preset duration. Examples of the preset time period may be, for example, 2 days, 3 days, and the like.
In yet another example, the dishwasher may include an image acquisition device for detecting whether a human being is active outside the dishwasher. If no human activity is detected for a preset length of time, the dishwasher may enter a self-supervision mode. In this example, examples of the preset time period may be, for example, 2 days, 3 days, and the like. Examples of image acquisition devices may include, but are not limited to, cameras, infrared detection devices.
For example, in the general case where a dishwasher is provided in a kitchen, if a person is frequently at home, an image acquisition device provided in the dishwasher may detect human body activities, such as entering and exiting the kitchen, more frequently. If the person is out for a long time, the image acquisition device cannot detect human body activity within a preset time, and in this case, the dishwasher can automatically enter a self-supervision mode.
Specifically, after entering the self-supervision mode, the dishwasher may perform a washing of the dishes within the dishwasher at intervals. In one example, because the dishes have been previously washed, washing the dishes in the self-regulated mode requires only water, and may not require the addition of a detergent (e.g., dishwashing powder). In another example, dishwashers are located in different environments (e.g., wet areas), and even if previously washed, the dishware may develop mold "fuzz". The detergent may be added at intervals. For example, if no detergent was added for the last wash, detergent may be added for the current wash. Of course, the detergent may be added at the third washing without adding the detergent twice. In this embodiment, an example of the interval time (or referred to as a washing cycle) may be 5 to 15 days, and preferably, may be 7 days.
In an additional or alternative embodiment, whether detergent is added or not may be assisted by means of an image acquisition device. In particular, the above-described image acquisition device in a dishwasher may also be used for acquiring images within the dishwasher, or the dishwasher may further comprise a further image acquisition device (e.g. a camera) for acquiring images within the dishwasher. The processor of the dishwasher may determine whether there is an abnormality (e.g., mold growth, often referred to as "hair") on the dishware based on the image captured by the image capture device, and if it is determined that there is no abnormality based on the image, then no detergent may be added during the washing process. If it is judged from the image that there is an abnormality, a detergent may be added at the time of cleaning. In this embodiment, it is only necessary to add image capture and analysis functionality to the dishwasher to more accurately determine whether detergent is added to wash dishes in the self-supervision mode, thereby making the use of detergent more accurate.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the processor may be further configured to: exiting from the supervision mode.
In particular, in one example, the self-supervision mode may be exited by a user operation. For example, the user may activate a particular key on the dishwasher or activate any key or open the door of the dishwasher to exit the self-supervision mode. The self-supervision mode may be exited when the dishwasher receives a signal that triggers a particular key or any key or detects that the door of the dishwasher is opened. In another example, the dishwasher may exit the self-supervision mode when the image acquisition device detects human activity.
The control method provided by the embodiment of the invention can solve the maintenance problem of the dishwasher when the dishwasher is not used for a long time, so that a user can use clean tableware immediately after going home for a long time, the user requirement is met, and the user experience is improved.
The above-described control method for a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention may be applied to the dishwasher shown in fig. 1A to 1D, but those skilled in the art will appreciate that the above-described control method may be applied to other modified or improved embodiments of the dishwasher shown in fig. 1A to 1D.
Specifically, fig. 3 schematically shows a functional block diagram of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in fig. 3, an embodiment of the present invention provides a dishwasher, which may include the processor 320 of the above-described embodiment. In addition, the dishwasher may further include a dishwasher body and an image acquisition device 310. The inside of the dishwasher body is limited with a cleaning cavity for placing tableware. Image capture device 310 may be used to capture images of the dishes within the wash chamber.
In embodiments of the present invention, the image capture device 310 may also be used to detect human activity outside of the dishwasher. In this embodiment, image capture device 310 may include a rotation mechanism on which a camera may be mounted and a rotation mechanism that may be disposed within a dishwasher (e.g., within a cleaning chamber). The rotation mechanism may include structures or components known to those skilled in the art, such as motors, shafts, and the like. The processor 320 may control the rotation mechanism to act to direct the camera into the dishwasher as the dishwasher washes dishes. When the dishwasher does not require washing of dishes, the processor 320 may control the rotation mechanism to act to direct the camera out of the dishwasher. In one example, the rotation mechanism may be disposed within the dishwasher proximate to a door of the dishwasher. In an alternative embodiment, the image capture device 310 may include dual cameras, directed into and out of the dishwasher, respectively, for capturing images of dishes within the dishwasher and detecting human activity outside the dishwasher, respectively.
In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher may further include another image acquisition device 330, such as a camera, an infrared detection device, etc., for detecting human activity outside the dishwasher.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher may further include a feeding mechanism 340 for loading detergent (e.g., dishwashing powder), and the feeding mechanism 340 may be controlled by the processor 320 to input a quantitative amount of detergent into a washing container within the dishwasher. The structure or function of the feed mechanism 340 may be known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail herein.
The dishwasher provided by the embodiment of the invention can execute the functions of the control method of the above embodiment.
Specifically, the dishwasher may include:
the dishwasher comprises a dishwasher body, wherein a cleaning cavity is defined in the dishwasher body; and
the processor of the above embodiment.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher may further include:
a first image acquisition device for detecting human activity outside the dishwasher.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher may further include:
and the second image acquisition device is used for photographing the tableware in the dishwasher to acquire the image of the tableware.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher may further include:
a feed mechanism for loading detergent;
the processor may be configured to control the feed mechanism to feed detergent to the cleaning vessel.
Embodiments of the present invention also provide a machine-readable storage medium having stored thereon instructions which, when executed by a machine (e.g., a processor), enable the machine to perform the control method for a dishwasher of the above-described embodiments.
As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, embodiments of the present application may be provided as a method, system, or computer program product. Accordingly, the present application may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, the present application may take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, and the like) having computer-usable program code embodied therein.
The present application is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of the application. It will be understood that each flow and/or block of the flow diagrams and/or block diagrams, and combinations of flows and/or blocks in the flow diagrams and/or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions may be provided to a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, create means for implementing the functions specified in the flowchart flow or flows and/or block diagram block or blocks.
These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory produce an article of manufacture including instruction means which implement the function specified in the flowchart flow or flows and/or block diagram block or blocks.
These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable apparatus to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide steps for implementing the functions specified in the flowchart flow or flows and/or block diagram block or blocks.
In a typical configuration, a computing device includes one or more processors (CPUs), input/output interfaces, network interfaces, and memory.
The memory may include forms of volatile memory in a computer readable medium, Random Access Memory (RAM) and/or non-volatile memory, such as Read Only Memory (ROM) or flash memory (flash RAM). The memory is an example of a computer-readable medium.
Computer-readable media, including both non-transitory and non-transitory, removable and non-removable media, may implement information storage by any method or technology. The information may be computer readable instructions, data structures, modules of a program, or other data. Examples of computer storage media include, but are not limited to, phase change memory (PRAM), Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), other types of Random Access Memory (RAM), Read Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technology, compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM), Digital Versatile Discs (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other non-transmission medium that can be used to store information that can be accessed by a computing device. As defined herein, a computer readable medium does not include a transitory computer readable medium such as a modulated data signal and a carrier wave.
It should also be noted that the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising an … …" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.
The above are merely examples of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Various modifications and changes may occur to those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of the claims of the present application.
Claims (10)
1. A control method for a dishwasher, comprising:
determining that the dishwasher enters a self-supervision mode; and
controlling the dishwasher to periodically wash dishes in the dishwasher;
wherein the determining that the dishwasher is entering the self-supervision mode comprises one of:
receiving user input, wherein the user input comprises the time length of outgoing of a user, comparing the time length with a preset time length, and determining that the dishwasher enters a self-supervision mode under the condition that the time length is greater than the preset time length;
determining that the dishwasher enters a self-supervision mode if no user operation or an operation instruction is received within a preset time period after the last operation of the dishwasher;
detecting human activity outside the dishwasher, and determining that the dishwasher enters a self-supervision mode if the human activity is not detected within a preset time period after the last operation of the dishwasher;
wherein the controlling the dishwasher to periodically wash dishes within the dishwasher includes:
acquiring an image of dishware within the dishwasher;
determining whether the tableware is abnormal according to the image;
in case it is determined that the tableware is abnormal, detergent is added in a process of controlling the dishwasher to wash the tableware.
2. The control method of claim 1, wherein the controlling the dishwasher to periodically wash dishes within the dishwasher further comprises:
if no detergent is added in the process of controlling the dishwasher to wash the tableware in the last time, the detergent is added in the process of controlling the dishwasher to wash the tableware in the current time.
3. The control method of claim 1, wherein the anomaly comprises the production of mold on the dishware.
4. The control method according to claim 1, characterized by further comprising:
determining that the dishwasher is exiting the self-supervision mode in any of the following situations:
a button of the dishwasher is triggered;
a door of the dishwasher is opened;
human activity external to the dishwasher is detected.
5. A processor characterized by being configured to execute the control method for a dishwasher according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
6. A dishwasher, comprising:
the dishwasher comprises a dishwasher body, wherein a cleaning cavity is defined in the dishwasher body; and
the processor of claim 5.
7. The dishwasher of claim 6, further comprising:
a first image acquisition device for detecting human activity external to the dishwasher.
8. The dishwasher of claim 6, further comprising:
and the second image acquisition device is used for photographing the tableware in the dishwasher to acquire the image of the tableware.
9. The dishwasher of claim 6, further comprising:
a feed mechanism for loading detergent;
the processor is configured to control a feed mechanism to input detergent to the cleaning vessel.
10. A machine-readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon, which when executed by a machine, cause the machine to perform the control method for a dishwasher of any one of claims 1 to 4.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
CN202011609339.3A CN112773295B (en) | 2020-12-30 | 2020-12-30 | Control method for dishwasher, processor, dishwasher and storage medium |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
CN202011609339.3A CN112773295B (en) | 2020-12-30 | 2020-12-30 | Control method for dishwasher, processor, dishwasher and storage medium |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
CN112773295A CN112773295A (en) | 2021-05-11 |
CN112773295B true CN112773295B (en) | 2022-02-01 |
Family
ID=75753732
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
CN202011609339.3A Active CN112773295B (en) | 2020-12-30 | 2020-12-30 | Control method for dishwasher, processor, dishwasher and storage medium |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
CN (1) | CN112773295B (en) |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
EP2568071A1 (en) * | 2011-09-07 | 2013-03-13 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Domestic appliance for processing a good, system with such a domestic appliance and method for operating such a domestic appliance |
CN108523801A (en) * | 2018-06-20 | 2018-09-14 | 佛山市顺德区美的洗涤电器制造有限公司 | Dish-washing machine and its decontamination system, method |
CN109528138A (en) * | 2018-12-18 | 2019-03-29 | 华帝股份有限公司 | Intelligent dish washing machine |
CN210472068U (en) * | 2019-03-15 | 2020-05-08 | 广东浩喜电器科技有限公司 | Dish washer with disinfection function of disinfecting |
Family Cites Families (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
DE102017212333A1 (en) * | 2017-07-19 | 2019-01-24 | BSH Hausgeräte GmbH | Household dishwasher and method for operating a household dishwasher |
-
2020
- 2020-12-30 CN CN202011609339.3A patent/CN112773295B/en active Active
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
EP2568071A1 (en) * | 2011-09-07 | 2013-03-13 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Domestic appliance for processing a good, system with such a domestic appliance and method for operating such a domestic appliance |
CN108523801A (en) * | 2018-06-20 | 2018-09-14 | 佛山市顺德区美的洗涤电器制造有限公司 | Dish-washing machine and its decontamination system, method |
CN109528138A (en) * | 2018-12-18 | 2019-03-29 | 华帝股份有限公司 | Intelligent dish washing machine |
CN210472068U (en) * | 2019-03-15 | 2020-05-08 | 广东浩喜电器科技有限公司 | Dish washer with disinfection function of disinfecting |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
CN112773295A (en) | 2021-05-11 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US10260269B2 (en) | Water-conducting domestic appliance and method for operating a water-conducting domestic appliance | |
US10058225B2 (en) | Dishwasher system with a reuse tank | |
US9378630B2 (en) | Method for preventing input on an apparatus having a user interface | |
US20120145193A1 (en) | Dishwasher system with a reuse tank | |
US8968486B2 (en) | Rinse aid release detection method | |
US9439552B2 (en) | Apparatus for improving door robustness in a dishwasher | |
US20140209120A1 (en) | Method of determining a blocked rotating spray arm in a dishwasher | |
CN112914455A (en) | Control method, processor and device for dish washing machine and dish washing machine | |
US11344176B2 (en) | Dishwasher appliances and methods for determining wash additive levels | |
CN112741580B (en) | Method for determining the amount of detergent, dishwasher, processor and storage medium | |
CN112773295B (en) | Control method for dishwasher, processor, dishwasher and storage medium | |
CN112869679B (en) | Control method and device for dish washing machine, dish washing machine and processor | |
US9629516B2 (en) | Dishwasher rack handle | |
WO2022148436A1 (en) | Control method for dishwasher, processor, device, dishwasher, and medium | |
CN113057550B (en) | Dish washing machine, control method and device thereof, processor and medium | |
US20230180992A1 (en) | System with a dishwasher, method, and computer program product | |
CN112842216B (en) | Control method, processor and device for dish washing machine and dish washing machine | |
CN112790711B (en) | Washing method and device for dish washing machine, dish washing machine and processor | |
CN112956986A (en) | Control method and device for dish washing machine, dish washing machine and processor | |
CN112842215A (en) | Control method, processor and device for dish washing machine and dish washing machine | |
US20140145572A1 (en) | Dishwasher support structures to reduce rotation of a door crown | |
CN112716409A (en) | Control method for dishwasher, processor, device, dishwasher and medium | |
US20090277484A1 (en) | Water-conducting domestic appliance and plastic part therefor | |
CN112826397A (en) | Cleaning method and device, processor and cleaning equipment | |
CN112826401A (en) | Starting method and device for dish washing machine, dish washing machine and processor |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
PB01 | Publication | ||
PB01 | Publication | ||
SE01 | Entry into force of request for substantive examination | ||
SE01 | Entry into force of request for substantive examination | ||
GR01 | Patent grant | ||
GR01 | Patent grant |