JP-7857173-B2 - Washing machine system

JP7857173B2JP 7857173 B2JP7857173 B2JP 7857173B2JP-7857173-B2

Inventors

柴田孝
鈴木裕之
前川隆紀

Assignees

シャープ株式会社

Dates

Publication Date: 20260512
Application Date: 20220629

Claims (3)

A washing machine system comprising a washing machine and a server, The aforementioned server, A server storage unit capable of storing recommendation information including recommended operating settings for the washing machine and the operating content of the washing machine corresponding to said recommended operating settings , A server communication unit that communicates with the aforementioned washing machine, A server control unit controls the server communication unit so that the server communication unit transmits query information to the washing machine indicating the reason for recommending the recommended operating settings and whether or not to use the recommended operating settings, The aforementioned washing machine, A communication unit that communicates with the server and receives the query information transmitted by the server communication unit, An output unit that outputs the inquiry information received by the communication unit in voice , The system includes a response receiving unit that receives a user's response from the washing machine's operation setting key regarding whether or not to use the recommended operation settings in response to the aforementioned inquiry information, The washing machine also, A washing machine control unit controls the communication unit and controls the operation of the washing machine according to the operation content of the washing machine corresponding to the operation settings used by the washing machine, A washing machine storage unit that stores the operating settings of the washing machine and the operating content of the washing machine corresponding to those operating settings , Includes, The server storage unit stores registration information, including the operation settings and operation details , which are stored in the washing machine storage unit . The server control unit, If the recommended operating settings are included in the operating settings stored in the washing machine memory unit , the query information is transmitted to the washing machine. If the recommended operating settings are not included in the operating settings stored in the washing machine storage unit , the query information is sent to the washing machine, and if the washing machine responds to the query information granting permission to use the recommended operating settings, the server communication unit is controlled to send the recommended operating settings and operation details included in the recommendation information stored in the server storage unit to the washing machine, and the recommended operating settings and operation details included in the recommendation information are stored in the server storage unit as registration information . Of the aforementioned operating setting keys, the wash key for instructing the wash operation functions as a key that accepts a response authorizing the use of the recommended operating settings if it is operated within a predetermined time after the audio of the inquiry information is output. Among the aforementioned operating setting keys, the drying key for instructing the drying operation functions as a key that accepts a response that does not permit the use of the recommended operating settings if it is operated within the predetermined time after the audio of the inquiry information is output. Washing machine system.
The server control unit, Determine whether the recommendation information, including the recommended operating settings, is present in the server storage unit . If the recommendation information is in the server storage unit , the server communication unit is instructed to send the inquiry information to ask whether or not to use the recommended operating settings. The washing machine system according to claim 1, wherein if the recommendation information is not found in the server storage unit , the server communication unit is not instructed to make the inquiry.
The washing machine further includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a trigger operation has been performed. The aforementioned trigger operation indicates an operation that causes the washing machine to initiate query communication with the server. When the server control unit receives the query communication, it determines whether or not the recommendation information is in the server storage unit . The washing machine system according to claim 2.

Description

This invention relates to a washing machine and a washing machine system. The laundry system described in Patent Document 1 comprises a washing machine and a home terminal. The home terminal has a display panel, an input unit, and a control circuit. The control circuit of the home terminal displays the items to be washed on the display panel. When items to be washed are selected via the input unit, the control circuit of the home terminal obtains control data corresponding to the selected items from the laundry control information server and transfers it to the washing machine. Japanese Patent Publication No. 2003-210887 This is a schematic diagram of a washing machine system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.This is a cross-section of a washing machine.This is a diagram showing the operation display unit.This is a block diagram of a washing machine.This is a diagram showing the correspondence information.Server block.This is the first flowchart illustrating the first operation of the washing machine system.This is the second flowchart illustrating the first operation of the washing machine system.This is a schematic diagram illustrating the first operation of a washing machine system.This is a flowchart illustrating the second operation of the washing machine system.This is the first schematic diagram illustrating the second operation of the washing machine system.This is a flowchart illustrating the process of submitting the first response.This is a flowchart illustrating the process of receiving the first response.This is a second schematic diagram illustrating the second operation of the washing machine system.This is a flowchart illustrating the third operation of the washing machine system.This is the first schematic diagram illustrating the third operation of the washing machine system.This is a flowchart illustrating the process of submitting the second response.This is a flowchart illustrating the process of receiving the second response.This is the second schematic diagram illustrating the third operation of the washing machine system. Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description will not be repeated. [First Embodiment] Referring to Figure 1, a washing machine system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the washing machine system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1, the washing machine system 1 comprises a washing machine 100 and a server 200. The washing machine 100 and the server 200 can communicate with each other via a communication network N, for example, using a telecommunications network or an optical communication network. The washing machine 100 includes an operation display unit 110, a connection port 111, a door 112, a door open button 113, and a housing 114. The operation display unit 110 is located at the top of the front of the housing 114. The connection port 111 is also located at the top of the front of the housing 114. The connection port 111 is connected to a water tap. Water discharged from the tap is supplied to the washing machine 100 via the connection port 111. The door 112 is located on the front of the housing 114. The door 112 separates the inside of the housing 114 from the outside. The door open button 113 is positioned around the door 112. When the door open button 113 is operated, the door 112 opens. Next, the washing machine 100 will be further described with reference to Figure 2. Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the washing machine 100. As shown in Figure 2, the washing machine 100 further includes a drum 115, a water tank 116, and a damper 117. The drum 115 and the water tank 116 are each positioned inside the housing 114. Both the drum 115 and the water tank 116 have a cylindrical shape with one end closed. The drum 115 is capable of holding laundry. A drum bottom is formed at one end of the drum 115. A drum opening 15a is formed at the other end of the drum 115. The drum opening 15a faces the door 112. The drum 115 is positioned inside the water tank 116. A water tank bottom is formed at one end of the water tank 116. A water tank opening 16a is formed at the other end of the water tank 116. The water tank opening 16a faces the door 112. When door 112 is opened, the drum opening 15a faces the outside of the housing 114. As a result, the user can load laundry into the drum 115 through the drum opening 15a. The washing machine 100 further includes a drum motor 118, an output shaft 119, a plurality of holes 120, and a plurality of baffles 121. The drum motor 118 rotates the drum 115. The drum motor 118 is connected to the drum 115 via an output shaft 119. Multiple holes 120 are formed in the drum 115. The multiple holes 120 penetrate the drum 115. Each of the