WO2013187023A1 - Système de machine à laver - Google Patents

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WO2013187023A1
WO2013187023A1 PCT/JP2013/003557 JP2013003557W WO2013187023A1 WO 2013187023 A1 WO2013187023 A1 WO 2013187023A1 JP 2013003557 W JP2013003557 W JP 2013003557W WO 2013187023 A1 WO2013187023 A1 WO 2013187023A1
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知隆 八木
萩原　久
大村　優子
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  • the present invention relates to a washing machine system, and more particularly, to a washing machine system in which a washing machine and a server including an external database that provides various data related to operation control of the washing machine are connected via a communication network.
  • the conventional laundry dryer performs control to wash and dry the laundry according to the operation control program stored in the memory of the laundry dryer itself.
  • the operation control program is selected from a plurality of courses according to the needs of the user, or is changed according to the situation. Selection from a plurality of courses is performed by the user directly operating the operation switches of the washing / drying machine.
  • washing and drying machines various types of laundry, various types of detergents and softeners, and diversification of washing methods and drying methods are progressing. Therefore, as in the prior art, a large amount of memory capacity is required to store various washing conditions, operation control programs, practical knowledge, and the like in the memory of the operation control unit of the washing and drying machine.
  • a technique for connecting home appliances such as a washing machine to a communication network and confirming the operation status with a network terminal device has been conventionally known.
  • a system is also known in which a washing machine is connected to a communication network, and operation control data and the like corresponding to the items to be washed can be acquired from an external database.
  • Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of an operation control program in a laundry machine, simplify an operation control unit such as a microcomputer or a display device, and the latest washing conditions. And a laundry system that can handle practical knowledge.
  • the laundry system disclosed in Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2 includes a laundry device, a home terminal, and an external data providing device (database).
  • the laundry device includes a communication unit for terminal in addition to the operation control unit for washing or drying laundry according to the operation control program.
  • the home terminal has a communication unit for laundry for communicating with the laundry device and an external communication unit for communicating with the external data providing device.
  • the control unit of the home terminal displays the item to be washed on the display unit, and when the item to be washed is selected by the input unit, the control data such as operation control data and various data according to the selected item to be washed is externally displayed. Obtained from the data provider and transferred to the laundry machine.
  • operation control information such as control data and practical knowledge is accumulated in the external data providing device
  • the operation control information corresponding to this is selected by selecting the item to be washed from the home terminal.
  • the storage capacity of the control data in the laundry machine can be reduced, and the operation control unit such as a microcomputer and the display device can be simplified.
  • the latest washing conditions and practical knowledge can be easily handled.
  • Patent Document 3 discloses a washing machine capable of setting a cleaning time and a rinsing time according to the detergent used.
  • the washing machine disclosed in Patent Document 3 includes a permeability detection unit that detects the permeability of washing water and rinsing water in the aquarium, and the washing water permeability value before the detergent is introduced and the detergent is introduced. Then, the type of detergent that has been put in is determined from the value of the permeability before starting the washing operation. Thereby, according to the determined kind of detergent, washing
  • Patent Document 3 it is possible to set only for a type of detergent prepared in advance, and it is not possible to deal with a newly released detergent.
  • the type of detergent is selected by operating the switch before the start of the cleaning operation, but there is also a problem that the operability deteriorates when there are many types of detergent.
  • Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2 various types of information related to the operation control of the washing machine are provided from the external data providing device, but the operation of the washing machine according to the type of detergent With respect to the setting, a configuration for eliminating the complexity of the user's operation is not disclosed.
  • the operation control program according to at least one type of detergent and softener used without complicating the operation setting operation of the washing machine An optimally adjustable washing machine system is provided.
  • a washing machine system including at least a washing machine and a washing machine information server capable of communicating via a communication network.
  • the washing machine information server has a storage unit that stores washing operation sequence information, at least one of detergent information and softener information, and a communication unit that provides information stored in the storage unit via a communication network. is doing.
  • the washing machine communicates with a washing machine information server via a communication network, and a communication control that acquires information provided from the washing machine information server through a communication network. And a display unit for displaying information provided from the washing machine information server.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a washing machine system in an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of each process during the washing operation of the washing machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the washing machine system in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing operation steps of the washing machine system in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation steps of the washing machine system in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation steps of the washing machine system in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing operation steps of the washing machine system in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a washing machine system in an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of each process during the washing operation of the washing machine according to the embodiment of the present
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing operation steps of the washing machine system in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation steps of the washing machine system in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation steps of the washing machine system in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a communication instruction screen displayed on the information terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the menu screen in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a user information database stored in the server according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the detergent / softener setting menu screen displayed on the information terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the detergent database on the server in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a detergent setting screen displayed on the information terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a detergent related screen displayed on the information terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a softener setting screen displayed on the information terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a detergent / softener input amount display in the washing machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a detergent / softener input amount display in the washing machine in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a detergent / softener input amount display in the washing machine in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a detergent / softener input amount display in the washing machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a washing machine system 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the washing machine system 400 includes the washing machine 1, the information terminal 10, and the server 300.
  • the information terminal 10 is a device that can communicate with a reader / writer by RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) or NFC (Near Field Communication).
  • RFID Radio Frequency IDentification
  • NFC Near Field Communication
  • the washing machine 1 communicates with the information terminal 10 using the short-range wireless communication described above via the loop antenna 27 mounted on the washing machine 1.
  • the washing operation of the washing machine 1 is a washing operation in which clothes are immersed in detergent water and rotating the washing tub to remove dirt, a clothes soaked in detergent water is rinsed with water, and water-containing clothes are dehydrated. At least one of a dehydration operation and a drying operation in which warm air is applied to dry clothes is included.
  • Each of these operations further includes various processes. For example, in the case of a washing operation, each process includes a cloth amount determination process, a detergent amount display process, a water supply process, a tapping washing process, a fir washing process, and the like.
  • FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of each process during the washing operation of the washing machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying are performed.
  • the information terminal 10 is composed of a communication device such as a mobile phone, and is equipped with a loop antenna 106.
  • the information terminal 10 is configured to communicate with the washing machine 1 using short-range wireless communication via the loop antenna 106 and to communicate with the server 300 (washing machine information server) via the communication network 200.
  • the information terminal 10 may be any device that can communicate with an RFID or NFC reader / writer mounted on the washing machine 1, but a portable device is more preferable.
  • the server 300 is configured by a known server computer or the like, and is configured to be able to communicate with the information terminal 10 via the communication network 200.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the washing machine system 400 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the information terminal 10 includes a first communication unit 101, a second communication unit 102, a notification unit 103, an operation unit 104, a control unit 105, and a loop antenna 106.
  • the first communication unit 101 communicates with the washing machine 1 using short-range wireless communication via the loop antenna 106.
  • the loop antenna 106 is an antenna for performing near field communication.
  • RFID or NFC in a high frequency band using the 13.56 MHz band is assumed as the short-range wireless communication, but the use frequency band is not limited to this frequency band.
  • the frequency band of short-range wireless communication may be a VHF band or UHF band of 90 MHz to 1 GHz, or a frequency band exceeding 2 GHz band.
  • the first communication unit 101 of the information terminal 10 passes a current through the loop antenna 106, a magnetic flux passing through the loop antenna 106 is generated.
  • the loop antenna 106 and the loop antenna 27 of the washing machine 1 are sufficiently close, the magnetic flux passing through the loop antenna 106 passes through the loop antenna 27 of the washing machine 1. Thereby, the loop antenna 27 and the loop antenna 106 are magnetically coupled. If the first communication unit of the information terminal 10 changes the current of the loop antenna 106, the magnetic flux passing through the loop antenna 106 changes, and the magnetic flux passing through the loop antenna 27 changes accordingly. Then, when the change of the magnetic flux passing through the loop antenna 27 is detected by the communication unit 22 of the washing machine 1, information is transmitted from the information terminal 10 to the washing machine 1.
  • the magnetic flux passing through the loop antenna 27 is changed by changing the load impedance of the feeding point of the loop antenna 27 by the communication unit 22 of the washing machine 1.
  • This change in magnetic flux becomes a change in the current flowing through the loop antenna 106, and when the change in the current is detected by the first communication unit 101 of the information terminal 10, information is transmitted from the washing machine 1 to the information terminal 10. Done.
  • transmission / reception of information between the washing machine 1 and the information terminal 10 is realized by magnetic coupling between the loop antenna 106 and the loop antenna 27.
  • the generation of magnetic flux for magnetic coupling is realized by feeding power to the loop antenna 106 of the information terminal 10, but since the power output cannot be increased, the loop antenna 106, the loop antenna 27, It is necessary to approach.
  • the first communication unit 101 communicates with the washing machine 1 using short-range wireless communication via the loop antenna 106, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this example.
  • the present invention is not particularly limited to this example.
  • other communication methods using radio waves or light other than near field communication may be used.
  • the second communication unit 102 communicates with the server 300 using the communication network 200.
  • the communication network 200 is, for example, a mobile communication network.
  • the notification unit 103 instructs the user to transmit a screen for allowing the user to select and set the detergent or softener used in the washing machine 1 and information on the set detergent or softener to the washing machine 1.
  • the communication instruction screen to be displayed is displayed.
  • the operation unit 104 includes, for example, a touch panel or operation keys, and is used for an input operation on a screen that accepts an input operation by a user and selects and sets a detergent or a softener displayed on the notification unit 103.
  • the control unit 105 controls the entire information terminal 10, and includes a display control unit 105a, a first communication control unit 105b, and a second communication control unit 105c.
  • the display control unit 105 a switches the display screen displayed on the notification unit 103. For example, after selection / setting on the screen for selecting / setting detergent or softener is completed, the screen is switched to the communication instruction screen.
  • the first communication control unit 105 b controls the first communication unit 101.
  • the second communication control unit 105 c controls the second communication unit 102.
  • the communication instruction screen instructs the user to bring the loop antenna 106 of the information terminal 10 and the loop antenna 27 of the washing machine 1 close to each other so that the information terminal 10 and the washing machine 1 can communicate with each other. It is a screen to do.
  • the first communication unit 101 transmits information about the detergent or the softener to the washing machine 1 after the first communication unit 101 and the washing machine 1 are brought close to a communicable distance.
  • the second communication unit 102 receives, from the server 300, a word to be displayed on the notification unit 103, which is determined by the server 300.
  • the wording to be displayed is a wording to be output on the screen for allowing the user to select and set the detergent or softening agent used in the washing machine 1, or the setting of the already selected detergent or softening agent is output to the screen. Or a word for instructing the user to bring the washing machine 1 and the information terminal 10 close to each other.
  • the second communication unit 102 further receives, from the server 300, information to be transmitted to the washing machine 1 determined by the server 300.
  • the information to be transmitted to the washing machine 1 is information used for control and display of the washing machine 1 corresponding to the detergent or softener selected by the user.
  • the washing machine 1 performs washing, rinsing, dehydration, drying, and the like, which are the original functions of the washing machine, a washing unit 21, a communication unit 22, a control unit 23, a storage unit 24, an operation unit 25, and a display unit. 26 and a loop antenna 27.
  • the washing unit 21 realizes the functions of washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying, and includes a motor that rotates the washing tub, a water supply valve that adjusts the amount of water supplied to the washing water (washing water, rinsing water), and washing water.
  • the communication unit 22 (also referred to as a communication control unit) transmits and receives various types of information to and from the information terminal 10 by short-range wireless communication via the loop antenna 27.
  • the loop antenna 27 is an antenna for performing near field communication.
  • the communication unit 22 functions as a reception unit and a transmission unit.
  • the washing machine 1 communicates with the information terminal 10 via the communication unit 22, and communicates with the server 300 via the communication network 200 via the information terminal 10.
  • the communication between the server 300 and the washing machine 1 is performed via the information terminal 10, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the washing machine 1 and the server 300 are connected via a network. May be configured to communicate directly.
  • the control unit 23 is a microcomputer, and includes a memory that stores a program, data, and the like created in advance for causing the washing machine 1 to function.
  • the control unit 23 includes a process management unit 23a, a water level determination unit 23b, a response content determination unit 23c, a cloth amount detection unit 23d, and an operation reservation control unit 23e.
  • the process management unit 23a manages processes performed in each operation (washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying) and controls the washing unit 21.
  • Controlling the washing unit 21 includes, for example, controlling the rotation of the motor while detecting the shaking of the washing tub, detecting the water level supplied to the washing tub, opening and closing the water supply valve, and opening and closing the drain valve
  • the heater is turned on / off while detecting the temperature of the hot air.
  • the control unit 23 includes a cloth amount detection unit 23d that controls the washing unit 21 to detect the amount of clothes put into the washing machine.
  • the cloth amount detection unit 23d controls the washing unit 21 so as to drive a motor that rotates the washing tub into which the clothes are put with a constant torque, and monitors the number of rotations of the washing tub so that the clothes put into the washing tub. Detect the amount of.
  • the method for detecting the amount of cloth is not particularly limited to this method, and any method can be used as long as it can detect the amount of clothes put into the washing machine. For example, a method of detecting the displacement speed of the water level in the washing tub at the time of water supply may be used, or a method using a weight meter provided in a mechanism part that supports the washing tub may be used.
  • the control unit 23 includes a water level determination unit 23b that determines a water level to be supplied into the washing tub during a washing operation.
  • the water level determination unit 23b determines the water level according to the amount of clothing detected by the cloth amount detection unit 23d. When the amount of cloth is large, the water level is raised, and when it is small, the water level is lowered. By doing so, the necessary cleaning performance and rinsing performance can be obtained without using water unnecessarily in accordance with the amount of clothes put into the washing machine 1. Further, when the water level setting is instructed by the user by the operation unit 25 (also referred to as a setting operation unit), the water level determination unit 23b determines the water level according to the water level setting.
  • the response content determination unit 23c determines the response content for the inquiry.
  • the response content determination unit 23c receives a signal for inquiring information about the washing machine 1, such as the current state of the washing machine body, the response content determination unit 23c determines the response content for the inquiry signal.
  • the storage unit 24 includes a washing machine specifying information storage unit 24a, a detergent amount display data storage unit 24b, a softener amount display data storage unit 24c, and a rinse count setting storage unit 24d.
  • the washing machine specifying information storage unit 24a stores in advance washing machine specifying information for specifying the washing machine 1, for example, the model number and serial number of the washing machine 1. Note that the washing machine specifying information is stored in advance at the time of manufacture or the like.
  • the amount of detergent (detergent information to be introduced) based on the water level determined by the water level determination unit 23b when washing in the washing machine 1 is performed for the detergent specified by the user on the information terminal 10.
  • Information is also stored.
  • the detergent information is not limited to the amount of detergent to be added, and may be the amount of water at the time of washing.
  • the detergent information may be a parameter that determines different washing performance depending on the type of detergent, and may be information that is not displayed on the display unit 26.
  • the softener amount display data storage unit 24c the amount of the softener to be charged based on the water level determined by the water level determination unit 23b when the softener specified by the user on the information terminal 10 is washed in the washing machine 1
  • Information for determining also referred to as softener information
  • the softener information is not limited to the amount of softener to be input, and may be the amount of water at the time of washing.
  • the softener information may be any parameter that determines different washing performance depending on the type of softener, and may be information that is not displayed on the display unit 26.
  • the washing number setting storage unit 24d stores washing operation sequence information indicating how many times the washing machine 1 performs rinsing during washing.
  • the process management unit 23a controls the washing unit 21 by determining how many times the rinsing operation is performed in the rinsing operation illustrated in FIG. 2 based on the information stored in the rinse count setting storage unit 24d.
  • the washing operation sequence information is not limited to the number of times of rinsing, and may be the number of rotations of the motor during washing.
  • the washing operation sequence information may be a parameter related to a washing operation sequence that determines different washing performance depending on the type of detergent or softening agent.
  • the operation unit 25 includes, for example, operation buttons and receives an input operation by the user.
  • the display unit 26 includes, for example, a 7-segment LED, and digitally displays water level setting, washing time, number of times of rinsing, dehydration time, detergent amount display, softener amount display, remaining time, reserved time, and the like.
  • the operation unit 25 is described as an operation button, and the display unit 26 is described as a 7-segment LED.
  • the display unit 26 may be configured with a liquid crystal panel, and the operation unit 25 may be configured with a touch panel.
  • the display unit 26 may be configured by a dot matrix type liquid crystal panel, and a part or all of the operation unit 25 may be configured by a touch panel combined with the liquid crystal panel.
  • buttons for presenting options are displayed on the liquid crystal panel as a diagram, and the user selects the button area. Can be detected by a touch panel. Thereby, it is possible to realize a configuration of the display unit 26 and the operation unit 25 that is more intuitive and easy to understand.
  • the server 300 includes a communication unit 301, a storage unit 302, and a control unit 303.
  • the communication unit 301 communicates with the information terminal 10 using the communication network 200.
  • the storage unit 302 stores a menu screen displayed on the information terminal 10 for each product of the washing machine 1. Further, in the storage unit 302, the types of detergents and softeners displayed on the information terminal 10, the amounts of detergents and softeners to be introduced, and the types of detergents with respect to the reference cloth amount for each type. Information on the number of times of rinsing recommended by the characteristics of the detergent is stored for each item.
  • the control unit 303 includes a CPU and the like, controls the operation of the communication unit 301, and based on the information received via the communication unit 301 and the information stored in the storage unit 302, the communication unit of the server 300. Information to be transmitted to the information terminal 10 via 301 is generated.
  • FIGS. 4 to 10 are flowcharts showing operation steps of the washing machine system 400 in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 to 9 are diagrams for explaining an operation in which at least one of a detergent and a softening agent is selected and set by the user.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the washing machine 1 corresponding to the setting corresponding to at least one of the detergent and the softening agent set by the user.
  • the control unit 105 of the information terminal 10 activates an application for displaying a screen for controlling the washing machine 1 on the notification unit 103 (S601).
  • the operation unit 104 receives an application activation instruction from the user, and the control unit 105 activates the application based on the received activation instruction.
  • the display control unit 105a displays a user information input screen for allowing the user to input user information on the notification unit 103 (S602).
  • the user information is information including an ID number for specifying the user and a password, and is information set by the user before this step and recorded in the server 300.
  • the notification unit 103 of the information terminal 10 displays a screen on which an ID number and a password are input, and the user inputs the ID number and password through the operation unit 104 of the information terminal 10.
  • the information terminal 10 transmits the input ID number and password to the server 300 (S603).
  • the server 300 receives the transmitted ID number and password (S631). Then, the control unit 303 compares the ID number and password recorded in advance in the server 300 with those received in step S631 and determines whether or not the user is a registered user depending on whether or not they match. Is authenticated (S632). Then, the authentication result is transmitted to the information terminal 10 (S633).
  • the information terminal 10 receives the authentication result for the user (S604). If the authentication result is “OK” (S605, YES), the process proceeds to step S606. If the authentication is not performed (S605, NO), the process returns to step S602 to redisplay the user information input screen. The user is again prompted to enter the correct ID number and password.
  • step S606 the display control unit 105a communicates to instruct the user to bring the first communication unit 101 and the washing machine 1 close together in order to cause the first communication unit 101 and the washing machine 1 to communicate with each other.
  • the notification unit 103 is controlled to display the screen.
  • reporting part 103 displays a communication instruction
  • the communication instruction screen is a screen for instructing the user to bring the loop antenna 106 of the information terminal 10 close to the loop antenna 27 of the washing machine 1.
  • the communication instruction screen is stored in advance in a storage unit included in the information terminal 10, and the display control unit 105 a reads the communication instruction screen from the storage unit and displays it on the notification unit 103.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a communication instruction screen displayed on the information terminal 10 in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the communication instruction screen G1 is a screen that guides the user to bring the information terminal 10 close to the washing machine 1.
  • the communication instruction screen G1 is displayed on the notification unit 103 of the information terminal 10, the user loops the information terminal 10 so that the information terminal 10 and the washing machine 1 can communicate with each other by short-range wireless communication.
  • the antenna 106 and the loop antenna 27 of the washing machine 1 are brought close to each other.
  • short-range wireless communication is used in which communication is possible when the user brings the loop antenna 106 of the information terminal 10 and the loop antenna 27 of the washing machine 1 close to each other.
  • a user operation is required for communication, but the user clearly recognizes and selects a communication target. Thereby, even when the user owns a plurality of devices to be operated, it is possible to intuitively specify the device to be operated.
  • the first communication control unit 105 b transmits request information for requesting the washing machine specifying information for specifying the washing machine 1 to the washing machine 1.
  • the first communication unit 101 is controlled to do so.
  • the first communication unit 101 transmits request information to the washing machine 1 (S607).
  • the first communication unit 101 starts transmitting request information to the washing machine 1 in conjunction with the display of the communication instruction screen on the notification unit 103.
  • the communication unit 22 of the washing machine 1 receives the request information transmitted by the first communication unit 101 of the information terminal 10 after the first communication unit 101 and the washing machine 1 are brought close to a communicable distance. (S671).
  • the response content determination unit 23c of the washing machine 1 reads the washing machine identification information from the washing machine identification information storage unit 24a (S672).
  • the response content determination unit 23 c controls the communication unit 22 to transmit the washing machine specifying information to the information terminal 10.
  • the communication unit 22 transmits the washing machine specifying information to the information terminal 10 (S673).
  • the request information described above includes address information for specifying the information terminal 10, and the communication unit 22 transmits the washing machine specifying information to the information terminal 10 based on the address information included in the request information. can do.
  • the response content determination unit 23c may transmit state information such as a use history of the washing machine 1 and error information to the information terminal 10 together with the washing machine specifying information.
  • the error information is detected by, for example, monitoring the state of the load such as the motor and the heater, the sensing information of the water level sensor, the temperature sensor, etc.
  • the first communication unit 101 of the information terminal 10 receives the washing machine specifying information transmitted from the communication unit 22 of the washing machine 1 (S608).
  • the second communication control unit 105 c controls the second communication unit 102 so as to transmit the washing machine specifying information received by the first communication unit 101 to the server 300.
  • the second communication unit 102 transmits the washing machine specifying information received by the first communication unit 101 to the server 300 (S701). Since the washing machine identification information transmitted from the washing machine 1 is transmitted together with the address information for identifying the server 300, the second communication unit 102 performs washing based on the address information transmitted together with the washing machine identification information.
  • the machine identification information is transmitted to the server 300.
  • the address information for specifying the server 300 is transmitted together with the washing machine specifying information transmitted from the washing machine 1, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this.
  • address information for the information terminal 10 to identify the server 300 may be stored.
  • the communication unit 301 of the server 300 receives the washing machine specifying information transmitted from the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 10 (S711).
  • the control unit 303 creates menu screen information corresponding to the washing machine 1 specified by the washing machine specifying information (S712). Specifically, the control unit 303 reads a menu screen corresponding to the washing machine 1 specified by the washing machine specifying information from the storage unit 302.
  • the communication unit 301 transmits menu screen information for displaying a menu screen unique to the washing machine 1 to the information terminal 10 (S713).
  • the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 10 receives the menu screen information transmitted from the communication unit 301 of the server 300 (S702).
  • the display control unit 105a switches the display screen to the menu screen based on the menu screen information received by the second communication unit 102.
  • the notification unit 103 displays a menu screen based on the menu screen information received by the second communication unit 102 (S703).
  • the request information is transmitted from the information terminal 10 to the washing machine 1, and the response is sent back from the washing machine 1 in response to the request.
  • the method for specifying the machine 1 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this method.
  • the information terminal 10 acquires the list information on the menu screen unique to each available electrical device from the server 300, and notifies the notification unit 103 of the list. Can also be displayed. Then, when the user selects the electric device (washing machine 1) being used via the operation unit 104, which list is selected is transmitted from the information terminal 10 to the server 300.
  • the second communication unit 102 of the information terminal 10 receives the menu screen information transmitted from the communication unit 301 of the server 300 (S702), and the display control unit 105a is received by the second communication unit 102.
  • the display screen can be switched to the menu screen based on the menu screen information (S703). According to this method, the menu screen can be displayed without causing the information terminal 10 and the washing machine 1 to communicate with each other.
  • the operation unit 104 accepts selection of an item displayed on the menu screen by the user (S704).
  • the screen display and selection according to the selected item are performed.
  • the washing machine 1 is controlled according to the selected item.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the menu screen in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the menu screen G2 shown in FIG. 12 includes a product name display 501 indicating the product name and product number of the washing machine 1, an eco information display button 502 for displaying information on the energy saving state of the washing machine 1, and the washing machine.
  • a support information display button 503 for displaying one support information is displayed.
  • the menu screen G2 also displays a status confirmation display button 504 for inquiring about the current state of the washing machine body and a setting display button 505 for setting detergent and softener information of the washing machine.
  • the eco information display button 502, the support information display button 503, the status confirmation display button 504, and the setting display button 505 can be selected via the operation unit 104.
  • a screen representing information related to energy saving such as power consumption of the washing machine 1 is displayed.
  • the support information display button 503 is selected, a screen representing information for supporting the washing machine 1 is displayed.
  • the status confirmation display button 504 is selected, a communication instruction screen for causing the information terminal 10 and the washing machine 1 to communicate with each other in order to inquire about the current state of the washing machine body is displayed.
  • the items displayed on the menu screen G2 are not limited to the items shown in FIG. 12, and various items can be displayed.
  • step S705 when the setting display button 505 is selected on the menu screen G2 of FIG. 12 (S704, YES), the process proceeds to step S705, and the setting explanation screen is displayed on the information terminal 10.
  • the setting explanation screen is a screen that describes the explanation of how to set the detergent and softener for the user. After confirming the explanation, it accepts the user's instruction to move to the next step. Button is displayed. On the other hand, when the setting display button 505 is not selected, step S704 is repeated (S704, NO).
  • step S706 when the user instructs to move to the next step (S706, YES), the process proceeds to step S707, and a request for setting screen information is transmitted to the server 300. On the other hand, if the user does not instruct the transition to the next step, the process returns to step S705 (NO in S706).
  • the server 300 After receiving the setting screen information request from the information terminal 10 (S771), the server 300 reads the setting contents regarding the detergent and softening agent stored in the storage unit 302 for each user and displays them on the information terminal 10. Power setting screen information is created (S772). Then, the setting screen information is transmitted from the server 300 to the information terminal 10 (S773).
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a user information database stored in the server 300 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the user information database shown in FIG. 13 is a database of settings related to detergents and softeners stored in the storage unit 302 for each user. Each user is represented by one line. For example, for user A, the detergent is “detergent A”, the softener is “softener A”, and the number of rinses is “twice”. It is remembered.
  • the identification of the user is performed by an ID number for identifying the user, which is input by the user in step S602 in FIG.
  • the information terminal 10 displays a setting menu screen based on the setting screen information transmitted from the server 300 (S708).
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the detergent / softener setting menu screen displayed on the information terminal 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the setting menu screen G4 shown in FIG. 14 displays a detergent brand (type) set by the user in the past, and a button 701 for calling a screen for selecting a detergent brand when selected, and a flexible menu.
  • a brand (type) of the agent is displayed, and a button 703 for calling up a screen for selecting the brand of the softener when selected is displayed.
  • the setting menu screen G4 displays a display 702 for setting how many times the rinsing is performed during the washing operation, and executes processing for setting information related to the detergent and the softener in the washing machine 1.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing processing when the setting menu screen G4 is displayed on the information terminal 10 in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • step (C ) when the button 704 for setting information related to the detergent and softener is selected in the washing machine 1 (S801, YES), the processing (step (C )).
  • step S801 if the setting transfer instruction is not accepted in step S801 (S801, NO), the process proceeds to step S802.
  • step S802 when the button 701 for selecting a detergent brand is selected (S802, YES), the process proceeds to the process (step (D)) described in the flowchart of FIG.
  • step S802 if the detergent setting is not changed in step S802 (S802, NO), the process proceeds to step S803.
  • step S803 when the button 703 for selecting the brand of the softener is selected (S803, YES), the process proceeds to the process for selecting the brand of the softener (step (E)).
  • step (E) is almost the same as processing step (D) when selecting a brand of detergent, and therefore step (D) is used and description thereof is omitted.
  • step S803 if the softener is not changed, the process returns to step S801 (S803, NO).
  • the information terminal 10 transmits a request for displaying the detergent setting screen to the server 300 (S1001).
  • the server 300 receives a request for the detergent setting screen from the information terminal 10 (S1011). Then, the server 300 generates detergent setting screen information (S1012).
  • the detergent setting screen information is generated from the information of the detergent brand database recorded in the storage unit 302 and the selected detergent brand setting database recorded for each user.
  • FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the detergent database on the server 300 in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the amount of detergent to be added during the washing operation will be described. If the amount of detergent to be added at the time of washing is too large, a large amount of foam may be generated and overflow from the washing machine 1. There is also a risk of overflowing from the outlet during drainage. Furthermore, if the dehydration is performed in a state where a large amount of bubbles are generated, there is a problem that the load on the motor applied during the dehydration increases. Conversely, if the amount of detergent is too small, there is a problem that appropriate cleaning performance cannot be obtained.
  • the appropriate amount depends on the amount of water in the washing machine 1 when the detergent is added.
  • the amount of water to be used is small, excessive foam may be generated when a large amount of detergent is added.
  • -Many detergent packages have a label indicating an appropriate amount of input, which assumes a certain amount of water and displays an appropriate amount by weight.
  • a measuring instrument such as a spoon is included in the detergent, and the number of cups in that measuring instrument is also displayed. It is common.
  • the sizes of the measuring instruments included are naturally different, so even if the reference amount of water is the same, the display of the number of cups differs depending on the detergent.
  • the detergent input amount coefficient with respect to the reference water amount shown in FIG. 15 is a coefficient for appropriately displaying the number of cups for each detergent in the washing machine 1, and the measurement included in the detergent with respect to the reference water amount. This indicates how many cups are appropriate for the bowl.
  • FIG. 15 shows an example of a database for detergents, but it is assumed that a similar database is also provided for softeners. Note that the information on the recommended number of rinses is not necessary in the softener database.
  • the server 300 transmits the detergent setting screen information generated in step S1012 to the information terminal 10 (S1013).
  • the information terminal 10 receives the detergent setting screen information (S1002) and displays the detergent setting screen (S1003).
  • FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a detergent setting screen displayed on the information terminal 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • each detergent brand stored in the server 300 and a button for selecting each detergent are displayed on the detergent setting screen G5.
  • the user selects the button 801 when selecting “detergent A”, and selects the button 802 when selecting “detergent B” using the operation unit 104 of the information terminal 10.
  • the button 801 is painted out among the detergent selection buttons, which indicates that the detergent currently selected by the user is “detergent A”.
  • step S1005 to change the detergent setting display.
  • the button 801 is displayed in the same manner as other detergents (outlined), and instead the button 802 is filled in.
  • buttons 803 (“not applicable”) is selected.
  • a button 804 (“initial setting”) is selected when the information related to the user's detergent stored in the server 300 is returned to the initial setting.
  • step S1006 When the user selects the button 805 on the detergent setting screen G5 in FIG. 16 without changing the currently selected button (S1004, NO), the detergent setting operation on the detergent setting screen G5 is completed. The detergent is determined (S1006, YES). Then, the process proceeds to the next step S1007. If the detergent determination operation is not particularly performed in step S1006 (S1006, NO), the process returns to step S1004, and the display of the detergent setting screen and the process of accepting the operation by the user are continued.
  • the information terminal 10 transmits information specifying the detergent selected in step S1006 to the server 300 (S1007), and the server 300 receives the information (S1071).
  • the server 300 stores the detergent information sent from the information terminal 10 in the detergent / softener related setting database (see FIG. 13) for each user in the storage unit 302 (S1072), and relates to the selected detergent.
  • Information to be displayed on the information terminal 10 is transmitted (S1073).
  • the information terminal 10 receives the selected detergent related screen information (S1008) and displays it as a detergent related screen (S1009).
  • FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a detergent related screen displayed on the information terminal 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • a display 901 indicating that the number of rinses recommended by the detergent manufacturer is “one time”, and whether or not the number of rinses recommended is “one time”.
  • a display 902 for asking the user is displayed.
  • a button to be selected by the user a button 904 for rinsing once setting (“turn once”) and a button 903 for setting twice (“twice”) are provided.
  • FIG. 9 shows an example in which the recommended number of rinses of the detergent selected by the user is “once”.
  • Detergents with a recommended rinse count of "one time” are detergents with good defoaming, and the mainstream is a detergent that requires a "twice” rinse in the normal washing operation, whereas only one rinse is required. If implemented, it is possible to rinse the cleaning liquid at the time of washing.
  • the washing machine 1 has a basic operation of repeating the rinsing process twice in accordance with many detergents that require two rinsing processes. In the example of the washing process shown in FIG. 2, the portion that is “repeated by the number of times of rinsing” is performed twice in the rinsing operation. On the other hand, with a detergent whose recommended number of rinses is “one time”, it is recommended that the “repeating for the number of times of rinse” be performed once.
  • the user selects the detergent whose recommended number of rinses is “one”, the user displays the recommended number of rinses on the detergent-related screen G6 and selects how many times to perform the rinse. Is displayed on the information terminal 10.
  • the information terminal 10 After displaying the detergent related screen G6 shown in FIG. 17, the information terminal 10 continues to wait until the user selects the number of times of rinsing (S1101, NO).
  • the selected number of times of rinsing is transmitted to the server 300 (S1102).
  • the server 300 After receiving information on the selected number of rinses (S1121), the server 300 updates and stores the information on the number of rinses in the detergent / softener related setting database for each user in the storage unit 302 (S1122). Information for notifying that reception of the rinse count information is completed is transmitted (S1123).
  • the information terminal 10 receives the rinse completion information reception notification from the server 300 (S1103), and then proceeds to the process of step S707 in the flowchart of FIG.
  • FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a softener setting screen displayed on the information terminal 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the softener setting screen is a screen for selecting the softener and changing the setting displayed on the information terminal 10 after accepting the softener setting change.
  • the names of the softener brands stored in the server 300 and buttons for selecting the softener are displayed in the same manner as the detergent setting screen G5 in FIG.
  • the user selects the button 1001 when selecting the softener A, and selects the button 1002 when selecting the softener B using the operation unit of the information terminal 10.
  • the softener setting screen G7 shown in FIG. 18 only the button 1001 is filled in the softener selection buttons. This is because the softener currently selected by the user is “softener A”. It is shown that.
  • the softener selection screen is changed. For example, when the user selects the button 1002 on the softener setting screen G7, the button 1001 is displayed in the same manner as other softeners (white), and the button 1002 is changed to a solid display.
  • buttons 1003 (“not applicable”) is selected.
  • a button 1004 (“initial setting”) is selected when information regarding the user's softener stored in the server 300 is returned to the initial setting.
  • This process is performed when the information terminal 10 receives an instruction to transfer the detergent and softener related settings to the washing machine 1 in step S801 in FIG. In other words, this process is performed when the button 704 is selected on the setting menu screen G4 of FIG.
  • the information terminal 10 transmits to the server 300 a request for generating a setting command to be transmitted in order to set the washing machine 1 (S901).
  • the server 300 receives the request for generating the setting command (S911), and generates the setting command (S912).
  • the setting command includes parameters for the input coefficient for the detergent brand selected by the user, the number of rinses selected additionally when the detergent is selected, and the input coefficient for the softener brand selected by the user. Is included.
  • the setting command generated in step S912 is transmitted to the information terminal 10 (S913).
  • the information terminal 10 receives the setting command (S902), and displays a screen for instructing the user to bring the washing machine 1 and the information terminal 10 close to each other and enable communication (S903). Thereafter, the information terminal 10 transmits a setting command to the washing machine 1 (S904).
  • the washing machine 1 receives the setting command (S941), and stores the information included in the command in the storage unit 24 of the washing machine 1 (S942).
  • the coefficient of the input amount for the detergent brand selected by the user is stored in the detergent amount display data storage unit 24b, and the rinse number setting additionally selected when the detergent is selected is stored in the rinse number setting storage unit 24d.
  • the input amount coefficient for the agent brand is stored in the softener amount display data storage unit 24c.
  • a signal for notifying that the reception of the setting command has been completed is transmitted to the information terminal 10 (S943).
  • the information terminal 10 After receiving the command reception completion notification from the washing machine 1 (S905), the information terminal 10 displays a screen for notifying the user that the setting has been completed (S906). Thereby, the process which sets the information relevant to the detergent and softening agent by a user to the washing machine 1 is complete
  • the timing of storing in the detergent / softener-related setting database for each user in the storage unit 302 is selected immediately after the user selects the detergent or softener, or the number of times of rinsing is selected.
  • the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, it may be after communication from the information terminal 10 to the server 300 after the user has finished selecting the detergent and the softener and has selected to perform the setting on the washing machine 1.
  • a flow for transmitting a notification of completion of the setting to the washing machine 1 from the information terminal 10 to the server 300 is added, and after the server 300 receives the notification that the setting to the washing machine 1 is completed, the server Information can also be stored in a detergent / softener-related setting database for each user in the storage unit 302 of 300. Since the setting of the detergent and the softening agent is updated by the user setting the washing machine 1, the setting of the detergent and the softening agent for each user is matched between the washing machine 1 and the server 300. Can be in a state.
  • the information in the detergent amount display data storage unit 24b, the softener amount display data storage unit 24c, and the rinse count setting storage unit 24d of the washing machine 1 is updated from the information terminal 10 to the washing machine 1.
  • the user can update information using the operation unit 25 and the display unit 26 of the washing machine 1.
  • the detergent and softener data is returned to the initial shipping state such that the detergent and softener are “unselected” and the number of rinses is “twice”. Information can be updated.
  • the power of the washing machine 1 is turned on by the user and the processing is started.
  • a process of accepting a setting performed by the user using the display unit 26 and the operation unit 25 is performed (S1201).
  • settings related to the washing operation include specification of a course for changing the washing operation, specification of the time for washing in the set course, specification of the number of times of rinsing, specification of the dehydration time, presence / absence of the drying process and time Or a water level for determining the amount of water to be used during washing.
  • a process for determining the amount of cloth is performed (S1203). If no driving instruction is given, the process returns to step S1201 (S1202, NO).
  • the cloth amount determination operation is performed by controlling the washing unit 21 by the cloth amount detection unit 23d of the control unit 23.
  • step S1203 When the execution of the cloth amount determination process in step S1203 is completed, the process branches depending on whether or not the water level is specified. If the user has designated the water level in step S1201 before accepting the start of operation (S1204, YES), the process proceeds to step S1205, and the designated water level is set as the water level during the washing operation. If the water level is not designated (S1204, NO), the process proceeds to step S1206, and the water level is determined according to the amount of cloth determined in step S1203. Specifically, the amount of water used is minimized while ensuring the necessary cleaning and rinsing performance by lowering the water level when the amount of fabric is low and increasing the water level when the amount of fabric is large. The water level is determined to suppress.
  • the processing branches depending on whether or not the detergent amount information for the detergent designated by the user is stored in the detergent amount display data storage unit 24b. Whether the detergent amount information is stored (S1207, YES) or not (S1207, NO), the softener for the softener specified by the user in the softener amount display data storage unit 24c. The process branches depending on whether the quantity information is stored (S1208 and S1209).
  • step S1211 the display D1 that displays the input amount of the detergent and softener is the display of the washing machine 1. Displayed on the unit 26.
  • the display D2 is displayed on the display unit 26 of the washing machine 1 in step S1210.
  • the display D3 is displayed on the display unit 26 of the washing machine 1 in step S1212. If neither the detergent amount information nor the softener amount information is stored (S1207 and S1208, NO), a display D4 is displayed on the display unit 26 of the washing machine 1 in step S1213.
  • step S1214 After the input amount display (S1210 to S1213) is performed for a predetermined time, an actual washing operation such as washing and rinsing is performed in step S1214. When all the processes are finished, the operation is finished.
  • FIG. 19 to FIG. 22 are diagrams showing an example of the detergent / softener input amount display in the washing machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • step S1211 An example of display D1 in step S1211 is shown in FIG.
  • the amount of detergent to be added is indicated by the display 1302 together with the indication 1301 indicating that the indication is for the designated detergent.
  • the amount of detergent to be added is calculated from the water level setting determined in step S1205 or step S1206, the amount of water used during washing is calculated, and the ratio to the reference water amount is obtained, and stored in the detergent amount display data storage unit 24b. It can be obtained by multiplying the detergent input amount coefficient with the reference water amount.
  • a softening agent amount to be input is shown in a display 1304 together with a display 1303 indicating that it is a display for a designated softening agent.
  • the amount of softening agent to be added can be calculated in the same manner as in the case of the amount of detergent.
  • step S1210 an example of display D2 in step S1210 is shown in FIG. Since the detergent is designated by the user, the amount of detergent to be added is displayed as well as the indication for the designated detergent as in FIG.
  • the softener is not specified by the user, and since it is not essential to input the softener in the laundry, the display of the input amount of the softener is not performed in this example.
  • FIG. 21 shows an example of the input amount display D3 in step S1212.
  • the detergent is not specified by the user, it is usually assumed that the detergent is always put in the laundry, so that the amount of detergent that is effective for many detergents is displayed, but the display 1301 in FIG. There is no indication about the corresponding designated detergent.
  • the softener display is the same as in FIG.
  • FIG. 22 shows an example of the input amount display D4 in step S1213.
  • the detergent is not specified by the user, but normally, it is assumed that the detergent is always put in the laundry, so that the detergent input amount effective for many detergents is displayed.
  • the display about the designated detergent corresponding to the display 1301 of FIG. 19 is not performed.
  • the input amount display is not performed as in the display of FIG.
  • communication between the information terminal 10 and the washing machine 1 has been described as being performed by short-range wireless communication via a loop antenna, but the present invention is limited to this example. is not. Communication between the information terminal 10 and the washing machine 1 may be performed using a method capable of communication between a plurality of terminals by a wireless LAN such as Wi-Fi, or a one-to-one communication method such as infrared communication. May be used.
  • a wireless LAN such as Wi-Fi
  • a one-to-one communication method such as infrared communication. May be used.
  • a wireless LAN such as Wi-Fi may be used for communication connecting the information terminal 10 and the communication network 200.
  • the washing machine system 400 is the washing machine system 400 including at least the washing machine 1 and the server 300 that is a washing machine information server that can communicate via a communication network.
  • the server 300 also stores a storage unit 302 that stores washing operation sequence information and at least one of detergent information and softener information, and a communication unit 301 that provides information stored in the storage unit 302 via a communication network.
  • the washing machine 1 communicates with the server 300 via the communication network, the laundry unit 21 that performs washing, the operation unit 25 that is a setting operation unit that sets the operation of the laundry unit 21, and is provided from the server 300.
  • It has the communication part 22 which is a communication control part which acquires information, and the display part 26 which displays the information provided from the server 300.
  • Such a configuration makes it easy to perform washing according to the brand (type) of at least one of detergent and softener. Specifically, for at least one of the detergent and the softening agent, it is possible to simply carry out washing by adding an appropriate amount according to the brand.
  • different operation sequences can be set in the washing machine 1 depending on the detergent, and different input amounts can be displayed depending on the type of detergent and softener. Therefore, it is not necessary for the user to change the operation sequence for each washing, and convenience can be improved. Furthermore, since an appropriate input amount corresponding to the detergent or softening agent is displayed, the troublesomeness can be reduced. In addition, since the appropriate amount of detergent or softener is displayed, it is possible to prevent the user from erroneously putting in the amount of detergent or softener and to obtain an appropriate washing performance at an appropriate concentration.
  • the washing operation sequence information stored in the server 300 includes at least the number of times of rinsing performed during washing.
  • the number of times of rinsing that differs depending on the detergent can be set as a default value in the washing machine 1. For this reason, the troublesomeness that the user sets the number of times of rinsing for each washing can be reduced, and the convenience can be improved.
  • an appropriate rinsing performance can be obtained with an appropriate amount of water used at an appropriate time. Furthermore, it is possible to easily perform washing with the number of rinses according to the brand of the detergent.
  • the washing machine system 400 further includes an information terminal 10.
  • the information terminal 10 is a communication control unit for communicating via the communication network 200 with the operation unit 104 for allowing the user to set at least one of detergent and softener used for washing, and the second communication unit 102. And have.
  • the washing operation sequence information stored in the server 300 and at least one of the detergent information and the softener information are provided to the washing machine 1 according to at least one of the detergent and the softener set in the operation unit 104. It is the composition which becomes.
  • At least one of the detergent and softening agent to be used is selected by the information terminal 10, and information to be reflected in the washing machine 1 with respect to the selected result is simply provided to the washing machine 1 by the information terminal 10. Can do.
  • the washing machine 1 has a cloth amount detection unit 23d that detects the amount of cloth put into the washing machine 1.
  • a cloth amount detection unit 23d that detects the amount of cloth put into the washing machine 1.
  • the amount of water to be used at the time of washing is set by the operation unit 25 which is a setting operation unit of the washing machine 1, and according to at least one of the detergent information and the softener information provided from the server 300 and the set amount of water.
  • the amount of at least one of the detergent and softening agent to be added is displayed on the display unit 26.
  • an appropriate amount of at least one of the detergent and softener is appropriately set according to at least one of the detergent and softener used. Can be displayed. Therefore, depending on the amount of water, an appropriate input amount corresponding to at least one of the detergent and the softening agent is displayed, so it is confirmed how much the user should add when adding the detergent or softening agent. The troublesomeness can be reduced. In addition, since at least one of the appropriate amount of detergent and softener is displayed, it is possible to prevent the amount of detergent and softener from being accidentally added, and to provide appropriate washing performance at an appropriate concentration according to the amount of water. Obtainable.
  • the display unit 26 of the washing machine 1 displays an amount corresponding to at least one of the detergent and the softener set in the information terminal 10 when displaying the amount of at least one of the detergent and the softener to be put in at the time of washing. Whether it is displayed or not is also displayed.
  • the indication is for at least one of the designated detergent and softener, or when the detergent or softener is not designated. It is possible to easily determine whether the display is a guide.
  • the washing machine system 400 can easily set at least one of the detergent and softener used by the user, and the washing sequence such as the number of rinsings according to the setting. Can be changed appropriately and simply. Furthermore, the input amount of at least one of the detergent and the softening agent can be displayed appropriately and simply.
  • the detergent used and the softness can be used without complicating the setting operation of the operation for the washing machine regardless of whether or not the operation control information is retained according to the type of the detergent.
  • the operation control program can be optimally adjusted according to at least one kind of the agent, and an exceptional effect can be achieved. Therefore, the present invention relates to a washing machine system, particularly a washing machine system in which a washing machine and a server including an external database that provides various data related to operation control of the washing machine are connected via a communication network. Useful.
  • the present invention can also be applied to various washing apparatuses such as a dishwasher system using a detergent and a vehicle washing machine system.

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L'invention concerne un système de machine à laver (400) pourvu d'au moins une machine à laver (1) et d'un serveur d'information de machine à laver (300), qui sont capables de communiquer par le biais d'un réseau de communication. Le serveur d'information de machine à laver (300) présente : une information de séquence d'opération de lavage ; une unité de mémorisation (302) destinée à mémoriser les informations relatives au détergent et/ou à l'adoucissant ; et une unité de communication (301) qui fournit l'information mémorisée dans l'unité de mémorisation (302) par le biais d'un réseau de communication. La machine à laver (1) présente : une unité de lavage (21) destinée à mettre en œuvre le lavage ; une unité de réglage de fonctionnement destinée à régler le fonctionnement de l'unité de lavage (21) ; une unité de commande de communication qui communique avec le serveur d'information de machine à laver (300) par le biais du réseau de communication, et acquiert des informations fournies par le serveur d'informations de machine à laver (300) ; et une unité d'affichage (26) qui affiche les informations fournies par le serveur d'information de machine à laver (300).
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