[Technical Field]
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a laundry treating apparatus that treats laundry.
[Background]
[0002] A laundry treating apparatus is an apparatus that performs treatment required for
laundry, such as removing contaminants on the laundry or drying the laundry by putting
the laundry such as clothes and bedding into a drum.
[0003] The treatment required for the laundry may be achieved via a course including one
or more cycles of washing, rinsing, dehydration, drying, and refreshing. The washing
cycle is a cycle that removes foreign substances attached to the laundry with water
and detergent. The rinsing cycle is a cycle that separates the laundry and the foreign
substances from each other with water. The dehydration cycle is a cycle that removes
water from the laundry. The drying cycle is a cycle that removes moisture from the
laundry. The refreshing cycle is a cycle that performs one or more of deodorization,
wrinkle removal, and sterilization of the laundry using one or more of air and steam.
[0004] When the laundry treating apparatus is designed to remove the contaminants on the
laundry, the laundry treating apparatus may perform the cycles of washing, rinsing,
dehydration, drying, and the like. The laundry treating apparatus may include a cabinet
forming an outer appearance thereof, a tub accommodated inside the cabinet, a drum
rotatably mounted inside the tub and into which the laundry is put, and a detergent
supply apparatus that supplies the detergent into the drum. When the drum is rotated
by a motor while washing water is supplied to the laundry accommodated in the drum,
stains on the laundry may be removed by friction between the drum and washing water.
[0005] When the laundry treating apparatus is designed to dry the laundry, the laundry treating
apparatus may remove the moisture from the laundry by providing dry air to the laundry.
The laundry treating apparatus may include a cabinet, a drum rotatably disposed inside
the cabinet, a heating means that heats or dries air provided to the laundry, and
the like. By supplying dry air to the laundry accommodated in the drum, the moisture
present in the laundry may be evaporated and removed by the dry air, and the moisture
in the laundry may be removed.
[0006] Publication document
KR 10-2022-0029635 A1 discloses a laundry treating apparatus equipped with a plurality of treatment devices
together. The laundry treating apparatus of the publication document has a first treating
apparatus disposed at an upper side and a second treating apparatus disposed at a
lower side. A control panel including a manipulation portion and a display for controlling
the first treating apparatus and the second treating apparatus is provided in a central
area of a front surface of the laundry treating apparatus.
[0007] Recently, consumers' interest in interior design has been increasing. Such interest
is reflected in a trend of furnitureization of home appliances. The home appliances,
which were recognized as electronic products, have a need to satisfy a heightened
aesthetic sense of the consumers beyond crude design resulted from a presence of multiple
manipulation buttons.
[Summary]
[Technical Problem]
[0008] The present disclosure is to provide a laundry treating apparatus that may implement
a simple user interface and may provide an interior design effect when placed in an
installation environment.
[0009] The present disclosure is to provide a laundry treating apparatus that may implement
a simple user interface in providing the user interface on a control panel that may
control all of a plurality of treating apparatuses that constitute the laundry treating
apparatus, and may provide an interior design effect when placed in an installation
environment.
[0010] The present disclosure is to provide a simple design that does not have a complicated
front surface that is externally visible in providing a user interface of a laundry
treating apparatus.
[0011] The present disclosure is to provide a laundry treating apparatus that provides a
user interface that may reduce manipulation failures by providing feedback to a user
depending on manipulation of the user and providing visual effects (information) for
items that are not able to be set depending on a situation.
[0012] The present disclosure is to provide a laundry treating apparatus that may display
important information appropriate to a situation without increasing complexity of
a screen to provide a simple design.
[0013] The present disclosure is to provide a laundry treating apparatus in which an image
provided on a user interface (UI) during a cycle and/or a course of a laundry treating
apparatus may be beautifully absorbed into an installation space.
[0014] Problems to be solved by the present disclosure are not limited thereto, and other
problems that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the
art from a description below.
[Technical Solutions]
[0015] The present disclosure provides a laundry treating apparatus. In an aspect of the
present disclosure, the laundry treating apparatus is provided with a treatment course
having default setting values and options for changing at least some of the default
setting values to setting values different from the default setting values, the laundry
treating apparatus includes a display that displays at least one of the options, in
the display, a state in which the setting value of the option is currently changeable
by the user is shown in a first appearance, a state in which the setting value of
the option is currently not changeable by the user is shown in a second appearance,
and the first appearance and the second appearance are visually different from each
other.
[0016] In an embodiment, on the display, an option name of the option and a setting value
of the option may be displayed, and the first appearance and the second appearance
may have a difference in a text attribute of displaying the option name and the setting
value.
[0017] In an embodiment, a difference between the first appearance and the second appearance
may be a difference in brightness.
[0018] In an embodiment, the second appearance may have lower brightness than the first
appearance.
[0019] In an embodiment, the default setting value may be updated based on a frequency of
the setting value changed by the user.
[0020] In an embodiment, during the execution of the treatment course, all of the plurality
of options may be displayed in the second appearance and setting values thereof may
not be changeable by the user.
[0021] In an embodiment, the laundry treating apparatus may further include a pause inputter
that receives an input of the user, when the input via the pause inputter is received,
the treatment course in progress may be paused and an entirety or some of the options
displayed in the second appearance may be switched to be displayed in the first appearance,
and setting values of the options switched to the first appearance may be changeable
by the user.
[0022] In an embodiment, when the setting values are changed by the input of the user, the
execution may be canceled.
[0023] In an embodiment, while the treatment course in progress is paused, when the treatment
course is changed from a first treatment course to a second treatment course different
from the first treatment course by an input of the user, the execution may be canceled.
[0024] In an embodiment, during execution of a reservation cycle to complete the treatment
course at a set future time, all of the options may be displayed in the second appearance
and setting values thereof may not be changeable by the user.
[0025] In an embodiment, the laundry treating apparatus may further include a pause inputter
that receives an input of the user, when the input via the pause inputter is received,
the reservation cycle in progress may be paused and an entirety or some of the options
displayed in the second appearance may be switched to be displayed in the first appearance,
and setting values of the options switched to the first appearance may be changeable
by the user.
[0026] In an embodiment, when the setting values are changed by an input of the user, the
reservation cycle may be canceled.
[0027] In an embodiment, the option may include a plurality of preset options, the display
may output an option set where option names respectively corresponding to the plurality
of options and setting values respectively corresponding to the plurality of options
are displayed, in a first treatment course among the plurality of treatment courses,
at least one among the options constituting the option set may not be provided, and
even when the first treatment course is specified as the treatment course, the option
set may display an option name of the option not provided in the first treatment course.
[0028] In an embodiment, the display may be equipped as a touch screen that receives a touch
input of the user, an area occupied by setting values respectively corresponding to
one or more options provided as the option may be provided as a setting value inputter,
and when the user touches an area occupied by one of the respective setting values
in the setting value inputter, a change tool for changing the one setting value may
be output on the touch screen.
[0029] In an aspect of the present disclosure, a laundry treating apparatus is provided
with a treatment course having default setting values and options for changing at
least some of the default setting values to setting values different from the default
setting values, the laundry treating apparatus includes a display and a pause inputter
that receives an input of a user, the setting value of the option is set not changeable
by the user during the execution of the treatment course, when the input via the pause
inputter is received, the treatment course in progress is paused, the setting value
of the option is switched to be changeable by the user, and when the setting value
of the option is changed, the treatment course in progress is canceled.
[0030] In an embodiment, when the treatment course is canceled, a cancellation guide notifying
that the treatment course has been canceled may be output on the display.
[0031] In an aspect of the present disclosure, a laundry treating apparatus includes a screen
that includes a user interface (UI) and outputs an image, the screen outputs one of
a first page where a treatment course having default setting values and options for
changing at least some of the default setting values to setting values different from
the default setting values and an additional function page where an additional function
different from the treatment course and the option and useable by selection of a user
is displayed, whether the additional function is available varies depending on the
treatment course, an available additional function is displayed in a first appearance,
an additional function unavailable for the user is displayed in a second appearance,
and the first appearance and the second appearance are visually different from each
other.
[0032] In an embodiment, the first appearance and the second appearance may have a difference
in a text attribute of displaying the additional function.
[0033] In an embodiment, the second appearance and the first appearance may have different
brightnesses.
[0034] In an embodiment, the second appearance may have lower brightness than the first
appearance.
[Advantageous Effects]
[0035] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the simple user interface
may be implemented and the interior design effect may be implemented in the installation
environment.
[0036] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the simple user interface
may be implemented in providing the user interface on the control panel that may control
all of the plurality of treating apparatuses that constitute the laundry treating
apparatus, and the interior design effect may be provided in the installation environment.
[0037] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the simple design that
does not have the complicated front surface that is externally visible may be provided
in providing the user interface of the laundry treating apparatus.
[0038] According to the various embodiments of the present disclosure, the user interface
that may reduce the manipulation failures by providing the feedback to the user depending
on the manipulation of the user and providing the visual effects (information) for
the items that are not able to be set depending on the situation may be provided.
[0039] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the important information
appropriate to the situation may be displayed without increasing the complexity of
the screen to provide the simple design.
[0040] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is to provide the
laundry treating apparatus in which the image provided on the user interface (UI)
during the cycle and/or the course of the laundry treating apparatus may be beautifully
absorbed into the installation space.
[0041] Effects of the present disclosure are not limited to the above-described effects,
and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person skilled
in the art to which the present disclosure pertains from the present document and
the attached drawings.
[Brief Description of the Drawings]
[0042]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a laundry treating apparatus according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 2 is a simple illustration of relationships between a control panel, and a first
treating apparatus and a second treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the
present disclosure.
FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of a control panel according to an embodiment of
the present disclosure.
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a control panel according to an embodiment
of the present disclosure.
FIG. 5 illustrates a UI section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 6A is a table listing various touch gestures of touching a touch inputter according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 6B is a table that lists flows in which an image displayed on a screen is switched
based on a reason for an occurrence.
FIG. 7 illustrates a cycle flow according to an embodiment when a washing machine
is provided as a first treating apparatus or a second treating apparatus according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 8 illustrates a cycle flow according to an embodiment when a dryer is provided
as a first treating apparatus or a second treating apparatus according to an embodiment
of the present disclosure.
FIGS. 9, 10, and 11 illustrate a state in which a first apparatus manipulation UI
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen,
and a course selection page according to an embodiment is output.
FIG. 12 illustrates a flow of changing a specific treatment course via a course browser
page, in which a first apparatus manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the
present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen.
FIG. 13 illustrates a view in which a course browse page of a first apparatus manipulation
UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is output.
FIG. 14 illustrates a flow of changing a specific treatment course via a swipe input
in a course selection page of a first apparatus manipulation UI according to an embodiment
of the present disclosure.
In FIG. 15, (a) illustrates embodiments of indicators that may be applied in a first
apparatus manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and
(b) illustrates an embodiment of a sequence indicator that may be applied in a first
apparatus manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 16 illustrates a flow of changing an option value, in which a first apparatus
manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed
on a touch screen.
FIG. 17 illustrates a state in which a first apparatus manipulation UI according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen, and a first
page according to an embodiment is output.
FIG. 18 illustrates a state in which a first apparatus manipulation UI according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen, a first page
according to an embodiment is output, and a reservation option is set.
FIGS. 19 and 20 illustrate a flow of execution, progression, and completion of standard
washing as a specific treatment course, in which a first apparatus manipulation UI
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen
and a reservation option is set according to an embodiment.
FIG. 21 illustrates a flow when a specific treatment course is changed to another
treatment course based on a first method, in which a first apparatus manipulation
UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen
and any of the treatment courses is paused during progression as the specific treatment
course according to an embodiment.
FIG. 22 illustrates a flow when a specific treatment course is changed to another
treatment course based on a second method, in which a first apparatus manipulation
UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen
and any of treatment courses is paused during progression as a specific treatment
course according to an embodiment.
FIG. 23 is an additional function page of a first treating apparatus 10 according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 23 illustrates a touch input to enter
an 'other settings' item among additional function items.
FIG. 24 illustrates a state in which an other settings page, which collects additional
functions with a low usage frequency among additional functions of a first treating
apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, is output.
FIG. 25 illustrates a state in which a common settings page, which is a page that
collects additional functions that may be commonly set by a first treating apparatus
10 and a second treating apparatus 20 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
is output.
FIG. 26 illustrates a flow of setting a reservation option among additional functions
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and a flow of executing a reservation
cycle as the reservation option is set.
FIG. 27 illustrates a flow of changing a preset reservation option among additional
functions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and a flow of executing
a reservation cycle.
FIG. 28 illustrates a flow of canceling a preset reservation option among additional
functions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and a flow of images
displayed on a first apparatus manipulation UI.
FIG. 29 illustrates a flow when a specific treatment course is changed based on a
first method in a course selection page in which a reservation option is set among
additional functions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 30 illustrates a flow when a specific treatment course is changed based on a
second method in a course selection page in which a reservation option is set among
additional functions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 31 illustrates a flow when a specific treatment course is changed in a first
page while a reservation cycle is in progress as a reservation option is set among
additional functions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 32 illustrates a view in which an 'option suggestion' is suggested and a flow
in which the 'option suggestion' is accepted and reflected when 'magic shortcut',
which is one of additional functions that may be set by additional functions according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure, is set, in which a first apparatus manipulation
UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen.
FIG. 33 illustrates a flow in which, contrary to FIG. 32, acceptance of 'option suggestion'
is released and the 'option suggestion' is not applied.
FIG. 34 illustrates a flow of changing a specific treatment course via a course browse
page, in which a second apparatus manipulation UI according to an embodiment of the
present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen.
FIG. 35 illustrates a state in which a second apparatus manipulation UI according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen and a first
page according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is output.
FIG. 36 illustrates a view in which 'option suggestion' is suggested and a flow in
which the 'option suggestion' is accepted and reflected when 'magic shortcut', which
is one of additional functions that may be set by additional functions according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure, is set, in which a second apparatus manipulation
UI according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on a touch screen.
FIG. 37 illustrates a flow in which, contrary to FIG. 36, acceptance of 'option suggestion'
is released and the 'option suggestion' is not applied.
[Best Mode]
[0043] Hereinafter, with reference to attached drawings, an embodiment of the present disclosure
will be described in detail such that a person having ordinary skill in the art to
which the present disclosure belongs may easily practice the same.
[0044] However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and
may not be limited to the embodiment described herein. In addition, to clearly illustrate
the present disclosure in the drawings, parts that are not related to the description
are omitted, and similar parts are assigned similar reference numerals throughout
the present document.
[0045] In the present document, redundant descriptions of identical components are generally
omitted.
<Definition of terms>
[0046] A term "laundry treating apparatus" to be used in the following description means
any apparatus capable of treating laundry, such as washing, drying, or refreshing
the laundry. A term "treating apparatus" as used herein means any apparatus capable
of treating the laundry, such as washing or drying the laundry, but is defined as
a subordinate concept of the "laundry treating apparatus". In the embodiment shown
and described, the laundry treating apparatus is an apparatus in which a first treating
apparatus and a second treating apparatus are provided by being stacked in a vertical
direction.
[0047] A term "treatment of the laundry" to be used in the following description means treatment,
such as washing, sterilization, bleaching, softening, drying, and the like performed
on the laundry. The treatment of the laundry may be achieved by a cycle and a course
performed by the laundry treating apparatus. One or more cycles are combined with
each other to constitute the course. The one or more cycles may be listed in a chronological
order and may be combined with each other to constitute the course. The cycle includes
a washing cycle, a rinsing cycle, a dehydration cycle, a drying cycle, a cooling cycle,
a refreshing cycle, and the like. The washing cycle is a cycle that removes foreign
substances attached to the laundry with water and detergent. The rinsing cycle is
a cycle that separates the laundry and the foreign substances from each other with
water. The dehydration cycle is a cycle that removes water from the laundry. The drying
cycle is a cycle that removes moisture from the laundry. The cooling cycle is a cycle
that lowers a temperature of the heated laundry. The refresh cycle is a cycle that
performs one or more of deodorization, wrinkle removal, and sterilization on the laundry
using at least one of air and steam.
[0048] A term "detergent" to be used in the following description means any substance used
for sterilization, disinfection, or impurity removal of the laundry, fiber, or the
like. In an embodiment, the detergent may be a solid in a powder form, a liquid, or
the like.
[0049] A term "softener" to be used in the following description means any substance or
agent used to make the laundry, the fiber, or the like soft and smooth.
[0050] A term "bleach" to be used in the following description means any substance or agent
that chemically decomposes and removes a colored substance contained in the fiber
or the like to make the fiber or the like white.
[0051] A term "laundry treatment agent" to be used in the following description means any
substance that may cause a chemical or physical action to treat the laundry. In an
embodiment, the laundry treatment agent may be used to mean the detergent, the softener,
the bleach, and the like.
[0052] A term "fluid" to be used in the following description means any fluid that may be
mixed with the laundry treatment agent or may act as a solvent for the laundry treatment
agent. In an embodiment, the fluid may be washing water, that is, water.
[0053] Terms "upper side", "lower side", "left side", "right side", "front side" and "rear
side" to be used in the following description will be understood with reference to
a coordinate system of the attached drawings.
[0054] In the present document, it will be understood that when a component is referred
to as being 'connected to' or 'coupled to' another component herein, it may be directly
connected to or coupled to the other component, or one or more intervening components
may be present. On the other hand, it will be understood that when a component is
referred to as being 'directly connected to' or 'directly coupled to' another component
herein, there are no other intervening components.
[0055] Terms used herein are used only to describe a specific embodiment and are not intended
to limit the present disclosure.
[0056] Singular expressions used herein include plural expressions unless the context clearly
dictates otherwise.
[0057] The terms such as "include" or "have" used herein are intended to indicate that features,
numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof described
herein exist and it should be thus understood that the possibility of existence or
addition of one or more different features, numbers, steps, operations, elements,
components, or combinations thereof is not excluded.
[0058] In addition, herein, the term 'and/or' includes a combination of a plurality of listed
items or any of the plurality of listed items. Herein, 'a or b' may include 'a', 'b',
or 'both a and b'.
[0059] FIG. 1 illustrates a laundry treating apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the
present disclosure. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the laundry treating
apparatus 1 includes a first treating apparatus 10, a second treating apparatus 20,
and a control panel 2000.
[0060] In the description of the present disclosure, a forward direction (+X), a rearward
direction (-X), a first lateral direction (+Y), a second lateral direction (-Y), an
upward direction (+Z), and a downward direction (-Z) for respective components may
all be defined with the same terms. For example, forward and rearward directions (+X,
-X) of the first treating apparatus 10 may be defined in the same manner as forward
and rearward directions of the second treating apparatus 20, the control panel 2000,
and the like, and the lateral direction (Y) and the upward and downward direction
(Z) may also be defined in the same manner.
[0061] The first treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20 may be various
types of apparatuses for treating the laundry, such as a washing machine that washes
the laundry and/or a dryer that dries the laundry. The first treating apparatus 10
may be the washing machine and the second treating apparatus 20 may be the dryer.
The first treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20 may both be the
washing machines or the dryers, or the first treating apparatus 10 may be the dryer
and the second treating apparatus 20 may be the washing machine, or the apparatuses
may be various apparatuses for treating the laundry.
[0062] In an embodiment, the first treating apparatus 10 located at a lower side may correspond
to the washing machine for washing the laundry. A first drum 12 and a tub 14 that
accommodate the laundry therein may be disposed inside the first treating apparatus
10. The first drum 12 inside the first treating apparatus 10 may be disposed to be
rotatable inside the tub 14. The first drum 12 in an embodiment has a rotation axis
that is placed in the forward/rearward direction (+X, -X).
[0063] The first treating apparatus 10 may include a first cabinet 110 that forms an outer
appearance thereof. The first cabinet 110 may have a first front panel 112 disposed
at a front side. A laundry inlet in communication with interior of the first drum
12 may be defined in the first front panel 112. The laundry inlet may be opened and
closed by a first cabinet door 17. The laundry or the like that requires the treatment
may be put into the first cabinet 110 via the laundry inlet and accommodated in the
first drum 12. The first treating apparatus 10 may treat the accommodated laundry.
The first treating apparatus 10 may perform the treatment such as the washing and
the drying on the accommodated laundry.
[0064] The first treating apparatus 10 may have a first side panel 115 on each side of the
lateral direction (Y), may have a first rear panel (not shown) at a rear side, may
have a first upper panel (not shown) at an upper side, and may have a first lower
panel (not shown) at a lower side.
[0065] The first front panel 112, the first side panel 115, the first rear panel (not shown),
the first upper panel 119, and the first lower panel (not shown) may be combined with
each other to form the first cabinet 110 and may have coupling relationships with
each other. The first cabinet 110 may define therein a space in which internal components
constituting the first treating apparatus 10, such as the first drum 12, are disposed.
A detergent opening is defined in the first front panel 112, and a detergent storage
portion 30 is inserted into and provided in the detergent opening. In the laundry
treating apparatus 1 according to an embodiment, the first treating apparatus 10 is
disposed on the ground. The detergent storage portion 30 is positioned upward of the
laundry inlet of the first treating apparatus 10, so that retraction and extension
of the detergent storage portion 30 may be conveniently provided. The detergent storage
portion 30 may be positioned between the laundry inlet of the first treating apparatus
10 and the control panel 2000. The detergent storage portion 30 may be positioned
upward of the laundry inlet of the first treating apparatus 10 and downward of the
control panel 2000. The detergent storage portion 30 may be retracted into the first
cabinet 110 or extended outside the first cabinet 110 by a user. For example, the
user may separate the detergent storage portion 30 from the first cabinet 110, store
the detergent in the detergent storage portion 30, and then retract the detergent
storage portion 30 into the first cabinet 110.
[0066] In an embodiment, a filter opening is defined in the first front panel 112. A filter
portion 40 is inserted into and provided in the filter opening. The filter portion
40 is a component that captures foreign substances from washing water. The filter
portion 40 may be retracted into the first cabinet 110 via the filter opening. The
filter portion 40 may be disposed at one side of a lower portion of the first front
panel 112. The filter portion 40 may be connected to a flow channel of washing water
discharged from the tub 14. The filter portion 40 may filter out the foreign substances
from washing water discharged from the tub 14 after a washing process is performed.
The role of the filter portion 40 may not necessarily be limited thereto, and the
filter portion 40 may be designed to filter the foreign substances from various objects
as needed. For example, the filter portion 40 may be designed to filter the foreign
substances from washing water for performing the washing cycle before the washing
cycle is performed.
[0067] The user may retract or extend the filter portion 40 into or out of the first cabinet
110 via the filter opening. The extended filter portion 40 may be reused after washing
or replaced. A retraction and extension cycle of the filter portion 40 may be relatively
longer in relation to that of the detergent storage portion 30. Accordingly, an embodiment
of the present disclosure may place the detergent opening into which the detergent
storage portion 30 having the relatively short retraction and extension cycle is retracted
at an upper side of the first front panel 112. In addition, the filter opening into
which the filter portion 40 having the relatively long retraction and extension cycle
is retracted may be placed at a lower side of the first front panel 112, thereby improving
convenience of use and implementing a structure of the first front panel 112 having
excellent space utilization.
[0068] The washing water discharge flow channel connected to the tub 14 inside the first
cabinet 110 may be located at a lower side inside the first cabinet 110 to facilitate
the discharge of washing water. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the filter
portion 40 may be disposed at the lower side of the first cabinet 110 and may be efficiently
connected to the washing water discharge flow channel.
[0069] The first treating apparatus 10 may be provided with a first device controller 19.
The first device controller 19 is a component that controls various devices constituting
the first treating apparatus 10. The first device controller 19 is disposed inside
the first cabinet 110. The first device controller 19 may include a circuit board
and electrical components mounted on the circuit board. In an embodiment, the first
device controller 19 may identify information corresponding to a manipulation signal
received from the control panel 2000 in a memory, and perform the device control corresponding
to the manipulation signal using the information. The first device controller 19 may
transmit a state of the first treating apparatus 10 to the control panel 2000.
[0070] In an embodiment, the second treating apparatus 20 is located on the first treating
apparatus 10. The first treating apparatus 10 supports the second treating apparatus
20. The second treating apparatus 20 may correspond to a dryer for drying the laundry.
The second treating apparatus 20 may have a second drum 22. The second drum 22 may
accommodate the laundry therein. According to an embodiment, the second drum 22 has
a rotation axis positioned in the forward/rearward direction (+X, -X).
[0071] The second treating apparatus 20 may include a second cabinet 120 forming an outer
appearance thereof. The second cabinet 120 may include a second front panel 122 disposed
at a front side. A laundry inlet in communication with the second drum 22 may be defined
in the second front panel 122. The laundry inlet may be opened and closed by a second
cabinet door 27.
[0072] The second treating apparatus 20 may have a second side panel 125 on each of both
sides of the lateral direction (+Y, -Y). Furthermore, the second treating apparatus
20 may have a second rear panel (not shown) at a rear side, may have a second upper
panel 127 at an upper side, and may have a second lower panel (not shown) at a lower
side.
[0073] According to an embodiment, the second front panel 122, the second side panel 125,
the second rear panel (not shown), the second upper panel 127, and the second lower
panel (not shown) may be combined with each other to form the second cabinet 120 and
may have coupling relationships with each other. The second cabinet 120 may define
therein a space in which internal components constituting the second treating apparatus
20 are disposed, such as the second drum 22.
[0074] The laundry or the like that require the treatment may be accommodated inside the
second drum 22 via the laundry inlet of the second treating apparatus 20. The second
treating apparatus 20 may treat the accommodated laundry. The laundry accommodated
in the second drum 22 may be subjected to the treatment, such as the washing and the
drying, by the second treating apparatus 20.
[0075] The second treating apparatus 20 is disposed on the first treating apparatus 10.
In an embodiment, a lower portion of the first treating apparatus 10 may be coupled
with an upper portion of the second treating apparatus 20. An upper portion of the
first treating apparatus 10 may have a structure that supports the second treating
apparatus 20. For example, the first upper panel (not shown) of the first treating
apparatus 10 may have a structure that directly or indirectly supports the second
lower panel (not shown) of the second treating apparatus 20.
[0076] The second treating apparatus 20 may be provided with a second device controller
29. The second device controller 29 is a component that controls various devices constituting
the second treating apparatus 20. The second device controller 29 is disposed inside
the second cabinet 120. The second device controller 29 may include a circuit board
and electrical components mounted on the circuit board. In an embodiment, the second
device controller 29 may identify information corresponding to a manipulation signal
received from the control panel 2000 in a memory, and perform the device control corresponding
to the manipulation signal. The second device controller 29 may transmit a state of
the second treating apparatus 20 to the control panel 2000.
[0077] The control panel 2000 is disposed between the first front panel 112 and the second
front panel 122. It is preferable that the control panel 2000 is positioned at a vertical
level corresponding to approximately a user's waist. When the control panel 2000 is
positioned at the vertical level corresponding to approximately the user's waist,
convenience of manipulation of the user may be improved. In an embodiment, the control
panel 2000 is disposed upward of the first front panel 112 and downward of the second
front panel 122, so that it is preferable to appropriately set heights of the first
front panel 112 and the second front panel 122. In an embodiment, at least a portion
of the first front panel 112 may face the side panel 125 of the second treating apparatus
20.
[0078] The control panel 2000 may be connected with at least one of the first treating apparatus
10 and the second treating apparatus 20 to transmit and receive signals. In an embodiment,
the control panel 2000 is connected with the first treating apparatus 10 and the second
treating apparatus 20 to transmit and receive the signals. In an embodiment, the control
panel 2000 is connected with the first device controller 19 and/or the second treating
apparatus to transmit and receive the signals 20. The connection described above may
include wired connection or wireless connection.
[0079] A UI section 200 is provided on a front surface 2110 of the control panel 2000, where
a user interface (UI) is displayed.
[0080] FIG. 2 is a simple illustration of relationships between the control panel 2000,
and the first treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20 according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0081] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the control panel 2000 may
include a display 2001, an inputter 2002, and a controller 2003. The UI section 200
may include the display 2001 and the inputter 2002.
[0082] The display 2001 is a component that displays one or more information for interaction
with the user. The display 2001 may indicate the states of the first treating apparatus
10 and/or the second treating apparatus 20. The display 2001 may display the states
of the first treating apparatus 10 and/or the second treating apparatus 20. The display
2001 is provided in the UI section 200. The display 2001 displays information on one
or more of the first treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20. In
an embodiment, the information may include information on the course that may be executed
in the first treating apparatus 10 and/or the second treating apparatus 20, information
on the treatment being executed in the first treating apparatus 10 and/or the second
treating apparatus 20 (e.g., a course name and a remaining time until the course is
completed), information on the cycle in progress (e.g., a cycle name), information
on set treatment option, information on a communication establishment state, information
on remote control setting, information on a door lock state, information on drying
preparation setting, information on turbo shot setting, information on steam setting,
information on ironing reminder setting, information on wrinkle prevention setting,
information on reservation setting, and the like.
[0083] The inputter 2002 is a component that receives a manipulation command for controlling
the first treating apparatus 10 and/or the second treating apparatus 20 from the user.
The inputter 2002 may be provided on the control panel 2000. The inputter 2002 may
be provided as a touch screen. The inputter 2002 may be provided as a touch sensor.
The inputter 2002 may be provided as a physical button.
[0084] The controller 2003 may have a microprocessor that executes the control of the first
treating apparatus 10 and/or the second treating apparatus 20, and storage in which
a control program for executing the operation of controlling the first treating apparatus
10 and/or the second treating apparatus 20 is stored. The control program may be stored
in a storage medium of the storage, and the storage medium may be a hard disk, a disk
such as a CD-ROM or a DVD, or a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory. The controller
2003 may be disposed inside the control panel 2000, that is, on a rear surface of
the front surface 2110. One or more controllers 2003 may be provided. The controller
2003 may be connected to the first treating apparatus 10 and/or the second treating
apparatus 20 and may exchange the signals therewith. The connection may include wired
connection or wireless connection.
[0085] The controller 2003 may be connected to the display 2001 and/or the inputter 2002
and may exchange signals therewith. The above-described signal may be a control command,
a user input, state information of the device, and the like. The controller 2003 may
sense a manipulation signal of the inputter 2002. The controller 2003 may identify
information corresponding to the input manipulation signal in a memory. The controller
2003 may transmit display data to the display 2001. The display 2001 may display the
state of the first treating apparatus 10, the state of the second treating apparatus
20, and/or content of a command input from the user in response to the display data
transmitted from the controller 2003. The controller 2003 may switch states of components
constituting the inputter 2002 to an activated or deactivated state. The controller
2003 may switch states of components constituting the display 2001 to the activated
or deactivated state. The controller 2003 may include a circuit board and electrical
components mounted on the circuit board.
[0086] In an embodiment, the relationship in which the controller 2003 is included in the
control panel 2000 has been described, but the controller 2003 may not be classified
as the control panel 2000. The controller 2003 may be provided at a location other
than the control panel 2000. The controller 2003 may be provided in the first treating
apparatus 10 and/or the second treating apparatus 20. The controller 2003 may be provided
in each of the control panel 2000, the first treating apparatus 10, and the second
treating apparatus 20. The controller 2003 may be provided integrated with the first
device controller 19 and/or the second device controller 29. Alternatively, the controller
2003 may be understood as a concept integrated with the first device controller 19
and/or the second device controller 29.
[0087] FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of a control panel according to an embodiment
of the present disclosure. A description will be made with reference to FIG. 3.
[0088] The control panel 2000 includes a cover panel 2100. An electrical module 2220 (see
FIG. 4) is positioned at the rear of the cover panel 2100. The cover panel 2100 includes
the front surface 2110, an upper surface 2120, a lower surface (not shown), a first
side surface 2142, and a second side surface 2144. The front surface 2110 forms an
outer appearance of the cover panel 2100. The upper surface 2120 extends rearward
from an upper surface of the front surface 2110. The lower surface 2130 extends rearward
from a lower surface of the front surface 2110. The first side surface 2142 extends
rearward from a first side surface (e.g., a left side surface when viewed from the
front) of the front surface 2110. The second side surface 2144 extends rearward from
a second side surface (e.g., a right side surface when viewed from the front) of the
front surface 2110.
[0089] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a control panel according to an embodiment
of the present disclosure.
[0090] The control panel 2000 includes the cover panel 2100 and the electrical module 2220.
The electrical module 2220 is coupled to the cover panel 2100 from the rear of the
cover panel 2100. The electrical module 2220 includes a supporter 2220, a sealing
cover 2230, a touch screen device 2240, and a circuit board 2250.
[0091] The touch screen device 2240 may include a combination of a flat display 2241 and
a touch layer 2242. The flat display 2241 provides a screen that outputs an image.
The flat display 2241 functions as a display that displays various types of information.
In the description of the present disclosure, the flat display 2241 may mean a thin
display and may be provided in various forms such as an LCD, a PDP, an AMLCD, a PMLCD,
an OLED, an LED, and the like. In an embodiment, the touch layer 2242 may be provided
in a form of a touch film or a coating film. In an embodiment, the touch layer 2242
may be composed of two ITO layers forming X and Y axes. The touch layer 2242 functions
as an inputter that receives the user's touch input. In an embodiment, the touch screen
device 2240 may also be implemented by a method not shown. For example, the touch
screen device 2240 may be implemented by a resistive film scheme, a capacitive scheme,
an infrared scheme, an ultrasonic scheme, and the like.
[0092] The supporter 2220 is a component that supports the flat display 2241. The supporter
2220 has a front surface in a panel form. The supporter 2220 is coupled with the upper
surface 2120 and the lower surface (not shown) of the cover panel 2100. The flat display
2241 is located on a front surface of the supporter 2220. The flat display 2241 is
supported by the supporter 2220. The flat display 2241 is located between the cover
panel 2100 and the supporter 2220.
[0093] The sealing cover 2230 is located at the rear of the supporter 2220 and is coupled
with the supporter 2220. The sealing cover 2230 covers the circuit board 2250. The
sealing cover 2230 is located at the rear of the circuit board 2250. The circuit board
2250 is located in a space defined between the sealing cover 2230 and the supporter
2220.
[0094] A plurality of circuit boards 2250 may be provided. Some of the circuit boards 2250
may be covered by the cover panel 2100 to be blocked from being in contact with outside
air. The circuit boards 2250 may be composed of a circuit board for a speaker to be
described later, a circuit board 2251 for the flat display 2241 and a touch button
provided as an input button, and a circuit board for a communication module. The circuit
board for the flat display 2241 is electrically connected to the flat display 2241
and transmits a signal to the flat display 2241. In addition, it may receive a user's
input signal via a user UI. In an embodiment, the circuit board for the flat display
2241 may be covered by the sealing cover 2230 to be blocked from being in contact
with outside air.
[0095] The circuit board 2251 for the flat display 2241 among the circuit boards 2250 is
provided with a touch button. The touch button is provided with a pair of a light-emitting
member and a touch sensor. The touch button may be provided as a known component capable
of receiving a touch input. The light-emitting member indicates whether the corresponding
touch sensor is activated. For example, when the touch sensor is activated, the light-emitting
member emits light. The light-emitting member may be provided as an LED element. The
supporter 2220 may concentrate light diffused from the light-emitting member to a
specific location. In an embodiment, the supporter 2220 has at least one sensor hole
2221 defined therein. The sensor hole 2221 is defined at a location corresponding
to a location where the touch button is provided. The sensor hole 2221 forms a blocking
wall extending forward or rearward from a periphery of the hole. The blocking wall
prevents light emitted from the light-emitting member from diffusing to a periphery
of the touch button. By positioning the circuit board 2510 at the rear of the supporter
2220, light of the touch button may be prevented from being diffused.
[0096] FIG. 5 illustrates the UI section 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
The user interface (UI) is provided in the UI section 200. The user interface equipped
in the UI section 200 may include a power button 220, a switching button 250, a touch
screen 240, an additional function button 260, and an execution/pause button 270.
The power button 220 may include a first power button 221 and a second power button
222. The execution/pause button 270 may include a first execution/pause button 271
and a second execution/pause button 272.
[0097] The first power button 221, the second power button 222, the switching button 250,
the additional function button 260, the first execution/pause button 271, and the
second execution/pause button 272 may be provided as touch sensors or physical buttons.
The touch screen 240 may be provided by the touch screen device 2240.
[0098] The first power button 221 may be represented as an icon symbolizing power. The first
power button 221 is a component to receive a user command for turning the first treating
apparatus 10 on and off. In an embodiment, the first power button 221 is provided
as the touch sensor. In an embodiment, when the user touches the first power button
221, the controller 2003 may receive a turn-on or turn-off command for the first treating
apparatus 10.
[0099] The second power button 222 may be represented as an icon symbolizing power. The
second power button 222 is disposed to occupy an area different from that of the first
power button 221. In an embodiment, the first power button 221 and the second power
button 222 may be arranged vertically. In an embodiment, the second power button 222
is disposed upward of the first power button 221. The second power button 222 is a
component to receive a user command for turning the second treating apparatus 20 on
and off. In an embodiment, the second power button 222 is provided as the touch sensor.
In an embodiment, when the user touches the second power button 222, the controller
2003 may receive a turn-on or turn-off command for the second treating apparatus 20.
[0100] The first power button 221 and the second power button 222 may be provided as the
separate touch sensors separated from a touch input component (e.g., the touch layer)
for the touch screen 240. When the first power button 221 and the second power button
222 are provided in areas separated from the touch screen 240, malfunction of the
device may be reduced. The laundry treating apparatus 1 is placed in an environment
with a lot of moisture. When the touch input component (e.g., the touch layer) for
the touch screen 240 has the area different from those of the first power button 221
and the second power button 222, touch malfunction caused by moisture may be minimized.
For example, unintended issues, such as a change to an option of the first treating
apparatus 10 resulted from the touch malfunction caused by the moisture, contrary
to an intention of turning on the second treating apparatus 20 while the first treating
apparatus 10 is in operation and accessing a second apparatus manipulation UI 400,
may be prevented in advance.
[0101] The touch screen 240 may be disposed to occupy the area different from those of the
first power button 221 and the second power button 222. The touch screen 240 may be
implemented by the touch layer 2242 constituting one of the inputters 2002 and the
flat display 2241 constituting one of the displays 2001. The touch screen 240 may
output one of a first apparatus manipulation UI for controlling the first treating
apparatus 10, the second apparatus manipulation UI 400 for controlling the second
treating apparatus 20, and a composite UI in which operation information of the first
treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20 are displayed on a single
screen. The first apparatus manipulation UI, the second apparatus manipulation UI
400, and the composite UI will be described in detail below.
[0102] The switching button 250 is disposed to occupy an area different from those of the
first power button 221, the second power button 222, and the touch screen 240. The
switching button 250 may be provided as the separate touch sensor separated from the
touch layer 2242 constituting the touch screen 240. When the switching button 250
is provided in the area separated from the touch screen 240, the malfunction of the
device may be reduced. The laundry treating apparatus 1 is placed in the environment
with a lot of moisture. By differentiating the areas of the touch layer 2242 constituting
the touch screen 240 and the switching button 250, the touch malfunction caused by
the moisture may be minimized. For example, the unintended issues, such as the change
to the option of the first treating apparatus 10 resulted from the touch malfunction
caused by the moisture, contrary to the intention of turning on the second treating
apparatus 20 while the first treating apparatus 10 is in operation and accessing the
second apparatus manipulation UI 400, may be prevented in advance.
[0103] The switching button 250 may be represented as an icon symbolizing switching. The
switching button 250 receives a user input for switching a control target. It is activated
when both the first treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20 are
turned on. When the user command is input via the switching button 250 while the first
apparatus manipulation UI is displayed on the touch screen 240, the control target
is switched to the second treating apparatus 20, and the second apparatus manipulation
UI 400 is displayed on the touch screen 240. When the user input is received via the
switching button 250 while the second apparatus manipulation UI 400 is displayed on
the touch screen 240, the control target is switched to the first treating apparatus
10, and the first apparatus manipulation UI is displayed on the touch screen 240.
The switching button 250 is deactivated when at least one of the first treating apparatus
10 and the second treating apparatus 20 is turned off.
[0104] The additional function button 260 may be represented in a form of text of 'additional
function'. The additional function button 260 is disposed to occupy an area different
from those of the first power button 221, the second power button 222, the touch screen
240, and the switching button 250. The additional function button 260 receives a user
input for setting an additional function of the first treating apparatus 10 and/or
the second treating apparatus 20. In an embodiment, when the user touches the additional
function button 260, an item for setting additional settings (e.g., reservation, notification
sound volume, and the like) for the first treating apparatus 10 and/or the second
treating apparatus 20 may be displayed on the touch screen 240.
[0105] The first execution/pause button 271 may be represented as an icon symbolizing execution
or pause. The first execution/pause button 271 is disposed to occupy an area different
from those of the first power button 221, the second power button 222, the touch screen
240, the switching button 250, and the additional function button 260. The first power
button 221 receives a user input for executing or pausing operation of the washing
machine 10.
[0106] The second execution/pause button 272 may be represented as an icon symbolizing the
execution and the pause. The second execution/pause button 272 is disposed to occupy
an area different from those of the first power button 221, the second power button
222, the touch screen 240, the switching button 250, the additional function button
260, and the first execution/pause button 271. The first execution/pause button 271
and the second execution/pause button 272 may be arranged vertically. In an embodiment,
the second execution/pause button 272 may be positioned upward of the first execution/pause
button 271. The second power button 222 receives a user command to execute or pause
operation of the second treating apparatus 20.
[0107] FIG. 6A is a table listing features of various gestures of touching a touch inputter
(e.g., various buttons and a touch screen) in a manner distinguished for each touch
gesture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In the description of
the present disclosure, a plurality of touch input methods are applied. The plurality
of touch input methods may be implemented by the various touch gestures. In drawings
to be described below, user's gestures of transmitting a touch command are expressed
using the features illustrated in FIG. 6A.
[0108] A tap (short) gesture is a method of inputting a command by a user's gesture of briefly
touching the touch screen 240. The tap (short) gesture may be described as a gesture
in which the user briefly and lightly taps the touch screen 240 with a finger. A set
function may be executed by the input command. In the present document, a feature
representing the tap (short) gesture is a filled circle without a border.
[0109] A tap (long) gesture is a method of inputting a command by a user's gesture of touching
the touch screen 240 for a set time or longer. A set function may be executed by the
input command. In general, 'touching for a set time or longer' is expressed as 'touching
for a long time'. The 'gesture of touching for the set time or longer' may mean 'a
gesture of touching a specific portion of the touch screen 240 and not lifting the
finger until a set response occurs'. A time for which the touch is maintained, that
is, a time for which the finger is not lifted, may vary depending on settings, but
it may be set to approximately 1 second or greater as a time for which the user feels
that the touch has been held beyond a feeling of simply touching. In the present document,
a feature representing the tap (long) gesture is a filled circle with a border.
[0110] A tap and hold gesture is a method of inputting a command by a user's gesture of
continuously touching the touch screen 240 for a long time. For example, the tap and
hold gesture may input different commands depending on a time for which the user continues
to touch. A set function may be executed by the input command. When the tap and hold
gesture is sensed, different outputs are generated depending on the touch duration.
For example, a gesture of continuously pressing a scroll arrow to move a list corresponds
to the tap and hold gesture. In the present document, a feature representing the tap
and hold gesture is a filled circle with a border and '_ 'written inside.
[0111] A double tap gesture is a method of inputting a command by a user's gesture of performing
two consecutive short touches on the touch screen 240. A feature representing the
double tap gesture is a filled circle with a border and 'x2' written inside.
[0112] A swipe gesture is a method of inputting a command by a user's gesture of touching
a certain location on the touch screen 240 and moving the finger to another location
without lifting the finger. Based on a general definition, the swipe gesture is a
gesture of swiping while placing the finger on the touch screen 240. A feature representing
the swipe gesture is a filled arrow without a border. A direction of the arrow may
be defined depending on a direction of movement of the finger.
[0113] FIG. 6B represents a flow in which an image displayed on a screen is switched, and
is a table that lists features that are expressed in a manner distinguished based
on a reason for an occurrence of the flow. In drawings to be described below, the
flow in which the image is switched is simply expressed using the features illustrated
in FIG. 6B.
[0114] A flow in which a change occurs by receiving the input through the power button is
expressed by a combination of a solid arrow and an icon symbolizing power placed adjacent
to the solid arrow.
[0115] A flow in which a change occurs by receiving the input through the execution/pause
button is expressed by a combination of a solid arrow and an icon symbolizing execution/pause
placed adjacent to the solid arrow.
[0116] A flow in which a change occurs by the input of the user's command through the UI
section 200 is expressed by a solid arrow. A flow in which a change occurs by an occurrence
of an unusual situation (e.g., an occurrence of an error, a warning, a user notification,
and the like) in the laundry treating apparatus 1 is also expressed by a solid arrow.
[0117] A flow in which a change occurs by preset programming or the like even though the
user's command is not received is expressed by a dotted arrow. For example, it may
occur when a preset condition is satisfied by the preset programming or the like.
[0118] FIG. 7 illustrates a cycle flow according to an embodiment when a washing machine
is provided as a first treating apparatus or a second treating apparatus according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The cycle flow according to an embodiment
will be described with reference to FIG. 7. In the description of the present disclosure,
the washing machine is provided as an embodiment of the first treating apparatus 10.
[0119] The user puts an object-to-be-washed that requires to be treated into the first drum
12. The user may close the first cabinet door 17 of the first treating apparatus 10
and input an execution command to start the washing. By the user's command, the washing
treatment may be started (S1100). The washing treatment may be performed based on
a washing course selected by the user. In the present document, the washing course
is defined as a series of control methods for treating the object-to-be-washed by
controlling the components of the first treating apparatus 10, such as an operation
of rotating the first drum 12, an operation of supplying water, the detergent and/or
the softener into the first drum 12, and an operation of draining washing water filled
in the first drum 12.
[0120] Prior to various actual cycles related to the washing treatment, an amount of objects-to-be-washed
is sensed (S1110). In cycles to be processed thereafter, an amount of detergent, an
amount of softener, an amount of washing water required for the washing, an amount
of rinsing water required for rinsing, a washing time, a rinsing time, a dehydration
time, and the like may be set, based on the sensed amount of laundry.
[0121] Whether a reservation is set is determined (S1120). The reservation may be set via
a reservation option. The reservation option may mean an option to delay a time when
the course ends. Such reservation option is very useful when going out for a long
time. In other words, the washing may be set to end based on a time of returning home.
Therefore, it may prevent waiting for the end of the washing or leaving the laundry
that has been washed in the washing machine for a long time. When the reservation
is set (Y), a next step is performed when a reservation time arrives (S1121). When
there is no reservation setting (N), the next step is performed immediately.
[0122] The detergent required for the washing is injected into the first drum 12 (S1130).
In an embodiment, the detergent may be supplied together with washing water. When
an 'automatic detergent/softener injection' function is set as an additional function
of the first treating apparatus 10, an amount of detergent to be injected is determined
based on the sensed amount of laundry (S1131), and the detergent is automatically
injected (S1132).
[0123] In an embodiment, the first treating apparatus 10 may provide an artificial intelligence
course as an example of the washing course. The AI course is a course that senses
characteristics and a contamination level of the laundry and performs a series of
washing cycles with an option selected as an optimal condition. Whether the selected
course is the artificial intelligence course is identified (S1140). When the AI course
is selected (Y), a step of sensing a material of the object-to-be-washed is performed
(S1141). The step of sensing the material of the object-to-be-washed may be implemented
by various methods. Specific details of the material sensing will not be described
in the present document.
[0124] In an embodiment, the first treating apparatus 10 may provide a soaking option as
one of the washing options. The soaking option is an option of soaking the laundry
by leaving the object-to-be-washed to be immersed in washing water for a set time
while the washing cycle is in progress. Whether the soaking option is set as the washing
option is identified (S1150). When the soaking option is selected (Y), a step of performing
soaking washing may be performed (S1141). The soaking washing may be applied in a
main washing cycle (S1170) to be described later.
[0125] In an embodiment, the first treating apparatus 10 may provide a pre-washing option
as one of the washing options. The pre-washing option is an option that adds a pre-washing
cycle. The pre-washing cycle is pre-treatment of the laundry prior to the main washing
cycle (S1170), and is a cycle that washes the laundry more simply than the main washing
cycle. Whether the pre-washing option is set as the washing option is identified (S1160).
When the pre-washing option is selected (Y), a step of performing pre-washing is performed
(S1161).
[0126] The main washing cycle is performed (S1170). While the main washing cycle is in progress,
a first apparatus manipulation UI 300 may display 'washing in progress'. The main
washing cycle is a cycle that separates contamination from the object-to-be-washed
using washing water containing the detergent. In the main washing cycle, friction
and falling of the object-to-be-washed are caused by rotating the first drum 12 clockwise
and counterclockwise alternately. The object-to-be-washed and the contamination may
be separated from each other by the friction, the falling, and a surfactant action
of the detergent.
[0127] A first rinsing cycle (S1180) is performed. While the first rinsing cycle is in progress,
the first apparatus manipulation UI 300 may display 'rinsing in progress'. The first
rinsing cycle is a cycle that separates contamination from an object-to-be-washed
using water. In an embodiment, the contamination separated in the main washing cycle
may be removed in the first rinsing cycle. In an embodiment, washing water used in
the main washing cycle may be drained in the first rinsing cycle. New water is supplied
to the first drum 12 from which washing water has been drained, and the first drum
12 is rotated to separate the contamination from the object-to-be-washed. In the first
rinsing cycle, a draining step of discharging water filled in the first drum 12 and
a water supply step of supplying new water to the first drum 12 may be performed one
or more times. In an embodiment, the number of times the draining and the water supply
are performed in the first rinsing cycle may be set by the user.
[0128] When the setting is made, the softener is injected into the first drum 12 (S1190).
In an embodiment, the softener may be supplied together with water. When the 'automatic
detergent/softener injection' function is set as the additional function of the first
treating apparatus 10, an amount of softener to be injected is determined based on
the sensed amount of laundry (S1191), and the softener is automatically injected (S1192).
The injected softener softens the object-to-be-washed.
[0129] A second rinsing cycle (S1200) is performed. While the second rinsing cycle is in
progress, the first apparatus manipulation UI 300 may display 'rinsing in progress'.
The second rinsing cycle is a cycle that rinses the object-to-be-washed using water.
In an embodiment, in the second rinsing cycle, water containing the softener filled
in the first drum 12 is drained, new water is supplied to the first drum 12, and the
first drum 12 is rotated.
[0130] A dehydration cycle (S1210) is performed. The dehydration cycle is a cycle of removing
water from the object-to-be-washed. In the dehydration cycle, water filled in the
first drum 12 is drained. After water filled in the first drum 12 is drained, the
first drum 12 is rotated. A centrifugal force resulted from the rotation acts on water
absorbed in the object-to-be-washed, so that water is removed from the object-to-be-washed.
In an embodiment, the first drum 12 may rotate alternately clockwise and counterclockwise.
As the rotation directions alternate, a phenomenon of the objects-to-be-washed becoming
entangled with each other may be prevented.
[0131] The object-to-be-washed may be washed via the above-described series of processes.
The series of processes in which the object-to-be-washed is washed may be called the
washing course. The washing course is a type of treatment course for treating the
laundry. In an embodiment, the treatment of the laundry is washing of the laundry.
A series of processes of treating the laundry using a combination of various factors
(e.g., the various cycles, a water temperature, an amount of water, and the like)
may be defined as the washing course.
[0132] The washing course may be variously provided. In an embodiment, a plurality of washing
courses may be defined and provided. The defined plurality of washing courses may
be provided so as to be selectable by the user via the UI section 200. The user may
select one of the set plurality of washing courses and proceed with the series of
treatments using the first treating apparatus 10.
[0133] The washing course may be variously provided based on the cycles that constitute
the respective steps. One or more washing courses may be defined as different washing
courses depending on a presence of each cycle. One or more washing courses may be
defined as different washing courses depending on a presence of the additional function
setting. One or more washing courses may be defined as different washing courses depending
on various numerical values defined and set for the washing. The various numerical
values defined and set may be provided as numerical values optimized for washing the
object-to-be-washed.
[0134] In an embodiment, the cycle, the additional function, and/or the various numerical
values (the water temperature, the number of times the rinsing is performed, a drum
rotation RPM, a washing time, a dehydration time, and the like) may be different for
each washing course. To distinguish the various washing courses from each other, each
washing course may have a unique name (a washing course name). For example, the washing
course may be named to reveal characteristics of the washing course, such as 'standard
washing', 'small amount rapid', 'wool/delicate', and 'artificial intelligence course'.
[0135] The user may select one of the set plurality of washing courses. In an embodiment,
at least one of the plurality of washing courses is provided with one or more options.
In an embodiment, a plurality of options may be provided for the at least one washing
course. In a washing course in which preset elements are provided as default elements,
an element that provides, to the user, a choice of change among the preset elements
may be defined as the option. The option may be defined as one or more elements that
may be changed or selected by the user among the elements that constitute the washing
course, and/or a combination thereof.
[0136] FIG. 8 illustrates a cycle flow according to an embodiment when a dryer is provided
as a first treating apparatus or a second treating apparatus according to an embodiment
of the present disclosure. The cycle flow according to an embodiment will be described
with reference to FIG. 8. In the description of the present disclosure, the dryer
is provided as an embodiment of the second treating apparatus 20.
[0137] The user puts the object-to-be-washed that requires to be treated into the second
drum 22. The user may close the second cabinet door 27 of the second treating apparatus
20 and input an execution command to start the drying. A drying treatment may be started
by the user's command (S2100). The drying treatment may be performed based on a drying
course selected by the user. In the present document, the drying course is defined
as a series of control methods for treating an object-to-be-dried by controlling the
components of the second treating apparatus 20, such as an operation of rotating the
second drum 22 and an operation of discharging moisture by replacing air inside the
second drum 22 using a heat exchanger (not shown) such as a heat pump.
[0138] Prior to various actual cycles related to the drying treatment, an amount of the
object-to-be-dried is sensed (S2110). In the cycles to be processed thereafter, a
drying time, a cooling time, whether to supply steam, and the like may be set based
on the sensed amount of laundry.
[0139] Whether a reservation is set is determined (S2120). When the reservation is set (Y),
a next step is performed when a reservation time arrives (S2121). When there is no
reservation setting (N), the next step is performed immediately.
[0140] In an embodiment, the second treating apparatus 20 may provide an artificial intelligence
course as an example of the drying course. The artificial intelligence course is a
course that senses characteristics and a weight of the objects-to-be-dried and performs
a series of drying cycles with an option selected as an optimal condition. Whether
the selected course is the artificial intelligence course is identified (S2130). When
the artificial intelligence course is selected (Y), a step of sensing a material of
the object-to-be-dried is performed (S2131). The step of sensing the material of the
object-to-be-dried may be implemented by various methods. Specific details regarding
the laundry material sensing are not described in the present document.
[0141] The drying cycle is performed (S2140). While the drying cycle is in progress, the
second apparatus manipulation UI 400 may display 'drying in progess'. The drying cycle
is a cycle that separates moisture contained in the object-to-be-dried from the object-to-be-dried.
In the drying cycle, internal air of the second drum 22 is circulated. As air is circulated,
the moisture is removed. The moisture may be removed from the object-to-be-dried by
air from which moisture has been removed. In the drying cycle, the second drum 22
may rotate clockwise, rotate counterclockwise, or alternately rotate clockwise and
counterclockwise. The object-to-be-dried may be dropped by the rotation of the second
drum 22. During the process of the object-to-be-dried being dropped, an area in contact
with air may increase and a drying efficiency may be increased.
[0142] A cooling cycle is performed (S2150). The cooling cycle is performed after the drying
cycle. The cooling cycle is a cycle that lowers an internal temperature of the second
drum 22 to a temperature equal to or lower than a set temperature. Because it may
be dangerous as the internal temperature of the second drum 22 is high after the drying
cycle, the cooling cycle is performed to lower the internal temperature of the second
drum 22.
[0143] In an embodiment, the second treating apparatus 20 may provide a wrinkle prevention
option as one of drying options. When the wrinkle prevention option is set, the second
drum 22 rotates periodically even after the drying course ends such that the object-to-be-dried
is not wrinkled after the drying cycle is completed. Whether the wrinkle prevention
option is set as the drying option is identified (S2160). When the wrinkle prevention
option is selected (Y), a wrinkle prevention operation may be performed until a set
time (S2161). The set time may be set as a time when the user opens the second cabinet
door 27 to take the object-to-be-dried that has been dried out from the second treating
apparatus 20. The set time may be set to a time after a certain amount of time has
elapsed since the preceding cycle was completed.
[0144] With the above-described series of processes, the object-to-be-dried may be dried.
The series of processes of drying the object-to-be-dried may be called the drying
course. The drying course is a type of treatment course of treating the laundry. In
an embodiment, the treatment of the laundry is the drying of the laundry. The series
of processes of treating the object-to-be-dried using a combination of various factors
(e.g., various cycles, an air temperature, a drying time, and the like) may be defined
as the drying course.
[0145] The drying courses may be variously provided. In an embodiment, a plurality of drying
courses may be defined and provided. The defined plurality of drying courses may be
provided so as to be selectable by the user via the UI section 200. The user may select
one of the set plurality of drying courses and proceed with the series of treatments
using the second treating apparatus 20.
[0146] The drying course may be variously provided based on the cycles that constitute the
respective steps. One or more drying courses may be defined as different drying courses
depending on a presence of each cycle. One or more drying courses may be defined as
different drying courses depending on a presence of the additional function setting.
One or more drying courses may be defined as different drying courses depending on
various numerical values defined and set for the washing. The various numerical values
defined and set may be provided as numerical values optimized for drying the object-to-be-dried.
[0147] In an embodiment, the cycle, the additional function (a steam supply option and the
wrinkle prevention option), and/or the various numerical values (the air temperature,
the drying time, a drum rotation RPM, and an amount of steam) may be different for
each drying course. To distinguish the various drying courses from each other, each
drying course may have a unique name (a drying course name). For example, the drying
course may be named to reveal characteristics of the drying course, such as 'standard
drying', 'small amount rapid', 'wool/delicate', and 'strong drying'.
[0148] FIGS. 9, 10, and 11 illustrate a state in which the first apparatus manipulation
UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch
screen 240, and a course selection page P310 according to an embodiment is output.
[0149] A description will be made with reference to FIG. 9. The course selection page P310
of the first apparatus manipulation UI 300 may be output on the touch screen 240.
The course selection page P310 according to an embodiment includes a course display
portion 310, an option display portion 320, and an indicator display portion 330.
In the course selection page P310, the course display portion 310 may occupy a middle
area, the indicator display portion 330 may occupy an upper area, and the option display
portion 320 may occupy a lower area. The indicator display portion 330 may be disposed
upward of the course display portion 310, and the option display portion 320 may be
disposed downward of the course display portion 310.
[0150] The course display portion 310 displays a course name 311, a course description 312,
and a course browser 313.
[0151] The course name 311 is a name of a specific treatment course currently in a specified
state among the plurality of treatment courses provided by the first treating apparatus
10. The course description 312 is a description of the specific treatment course.
The treatment course and the course name 311 provided in the first apparatus manipulation
UI 300 may correspond to a name of the washing course. The treatment course and the
course description 312 provided in the first apparatus manipulation UI 300 may correspond
to a description of the washing course. In an embodiment, a course description of
the 'standard washing' is 'clean general laundry'. The course name 311 may be positioned
upward of the course description 312. A font size for the course name 311 may be greater
than a font size for the course description 312.
[0152] In an embodiment, the course browser 313 is positioned at the rear of the course
name 311. The course browser 313 may be positioned on a horizontal line overlapping
the course name 311. A location of the course browser 313 may vary depending on a
length of the course name 311. The course browser 313 may be provided in a form of
an icon. In the illustrated embodiment, the course browser 313 is expressed in a form
of a "∨". The course browser 313 functions as an inputter. In an embodiment, when
the course browser 313 is displayed, the touch screen 240 may output the course browse
page (see the description of FIG. 12) when a touch input is received for a set area.
Here, the set area receiving the touch input functions as a first inputter. In an
embodiment, the set area may be an area including an area where the course name 311
and the course browser 313 are displayed. That is, the first inputter may be provided
to overlap an area including the course name 311 where the specific treatment course
is displayed and the course browser 313 in the course selection page P310.
[0153] The course browse page (see the description of FIG. 12) is a page where a plurality
of course names corresponding to the plurality of treatment courses are output as
a list. The set area that functions as the inputter in the course browser 313 may
be an area where an icon representing the course browser 313 and/or the course name
311 are displayed.
[0154] The option display portion 320 displays option information. Various options may be
provided for the treatment course. The option provides the user with a choice or a
setting right such that a default setting value preset for each treatment course may
be changed to a different setting value based on a user's request (input). In an embodiment,
various options that may change preset values or conditions in the specific treatment
course may be selected. Such options may be provided on the premise of the selection
of the specific treatment course. The options may be changing a condition of each
cycle included in the treatment course, performing an additional cycle, and/or changing
a course execution completion time (reservation setting).
[0155] In an embodiment, the option display portion 320 displays an option name 321 and
a setting value 322. The option name 321 is a name of an option. The setting value
322 is a value or a condition of the option corresponding to the option name 321.
The option name 321 may be positioned upward of the setting value 322.
[0156] The illustrated embodiment is a case in which the treatment course is the washing
course. In an embodiment, the washing course may provide a washing option, the number
of times the rinsing is performed, a dehydration intensity, and a water temperature
as the options. An option name 321a of the washing option may be 'washing'. An option
name 321b of the number of times the rinsing is performed may be 'rinsing'. An option
name 321c of the dehydration intensity may be 'dehydration'. An option name 321d of
the water temperature may be 'water temperature'.
[0157] According to an embodiment, the setting value 322 provided in each option of the
washing course may provide a plurality of preset setting values, and one of them may
be selected. In an embodiment, the 'washing option' may provide choices such as 'no',
'little dirt', 'standard', and 'strong' as the setting value 322.
[0158] As another embodiment that is not illustrated, a case in which the treatment course
is the drying course will be described. In an embodiment, the drying course may provide
an economy mode, a drying degree, a drying time, and wrinkle prevention as options.
An option name of the economy mode may be 'economy mode'. An option name of the drying
degree may be 'drying degree'. An option name of the drying time may be 'drying time'.
An option name of the wrinkle prevention may be 'wrinkle prevention'.
[0159] According to an embodiment, a setting value provided in each option of the drying
course may provide a plurality of preset setting values, and any one of them may be
selected. In an embodiment, the 'wrinkle prevention' may provide choices of 'on' and
'off' as setting values.
[0160] When the user does not change the setting value 322, it is output as a preset default
value. The default value may be provided as a preset value for each washing course.
When the setting value 322 is changed from the default value and used, a value with
a high usage frequency may be stored and updated as the default value based on a usage
frequency of the changed setting value 322.
[0161] In an embodiment, any of the plurality of treatment courses may provide one or more
options among the plurality of options that the first treating apparatus 10 may provide.
The one or more options provided by any of the treatment courses are defined as provided
options.
[0162] In the option display portion 320, among the provided options, provided options that
allow the user to change the setting values are displayed in a first appearance, and
provided options that do allow the user to change the setting values are displayed
in a second appearance. A state illustrated in FIG. 9 indicates the state in which
the user may change the setting value, and is an example of the first appearance.
[0163] The option display portion 320 may display an option set. The option set is a set
composed of a plurality of preset options among the plurality of options. In an illustrated
embodiment, the option set may be composed of the 'washing', the 'rinsing', the 'dehydration',
and the 'water temperature'. An option configuration of the option set is displayed
in the same manner even when the specific treatment course is changed. However, the
default values of the setting values may be provided differently depending on the
specific treatment course. The specific treatment course may not provide some of the
options included in the option set.
[0164] Refer to FIG. 10. FIG. 10 illustrates a view in which 'rinsing+dehydration' among
the treatment courses is specified as the specific treatment course. The 'rinsing+dehydration'
course does not provide some of the options included in the option set. In an embodiment,
the option set includes the washing option, the number of times the rinsing is performed,
the dehydration intensity, and the water temperature. The 'rinsing+dehydration' course
does not provide the washing option and the water temperature among the options. In
a case of the option not provided by the specific treatment course, the setting value
may be displayed as '-'.
[0165] One or more indicators 331 may be displayed in the indicator display portion 330.
The indicator 331 is a component that indicates state information and setting information
of the device. The indicator 331 may be displayed as an icon. The indicator 331 may
be displayed as each icon corresponding to each information. As the number of displayed
indicators 331 increases, the indicators may be accumulated from a first side to a
second side and may be displayed so as not to overlap each other. In an embodiment,
the first side may be a left side and the second side may be a right side. The indicators
331 may be displayed in an order based on a priority. In an embodiment, the higher
the priority, the more the indicator is located relatively to the left, and the lower
the priority, the more the indicator is located relatively to the right. An embodiment
regarding the indicator 331 that may be provided in the first apparatus manipulation
UI 300 will be described in more detail in FIG. 15.
[0166] Refer to FIG. 11. FIG. 11 illustrates a view in which 'tub sterilization' is specified
as a specific treatment course among treatment courses. In an embodiment, there may
not be any options that may be selected in the course selection page P310. When there
are no selectable options, nothing may be displayed in the option display portion
320. In an embodiment, a 'tub sterilization' course does not have any options that
may be selected in the option display portion 320. The 'tub sterilization' course
may not display anything in the option display portion 320.
[0167] FIG. 12 illustrates a flow of changing a specific treatment course via a course browser
page, in which the first apparatus manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment
of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240. A description will
be made with reference to FIG. 12.
[0168] An image illustrated in (a) is the course selection page P310. The course selection
page P310 is output on the touch screen 240. The course browser 313 is selected in
the course selection page P310. The course browser 313 may be selected by a user's
touch ① on the area where the course browser 313 is provided.
[0169] An image illustrated in (b) is a course browse page P370. The course browse page
P370 is output on the touch screen 240. The course browse page P370 outputs a plurality
of course names corresponding to the plurality of treatment courses as a list. When
the washing machine is provided as an embodiment of the first treating apparatus 10,
the course names output as the list may be the course names of the washing course.
When the course browse page is entered on the second apparatus manipulation UI 400,
course names output as the list may be the course names of the drying course when
the second treating apparatus 20 is provided as the dryer.
[0170] In an embodiment, among the plurality of course names output as the list, the course
name of the specific treatment course is displayed to be distinguished from other
course names. In an embodiment, the course name of the specific treatment course and
other course names are displayed in different colors to be distinguished from each
other. In an embodiment, the illustrated specific treatment course, the 'standard
washing', may be provided as letters 311a having a first color. The first color is
a color that is the same as or recognized as the same as a color of an indicator 331a
indicating a 'screen occupying apparatus' in the first apparatus manipulation UI 300
to be described below and a color of a progress indicating bar 360 in the first apparatus
manipulation UI 300. Other course names may be provided as letters having a third
color that is distinguished from the first color.
[0171] Because the touch screen 240 has a limited screen size, the plurality of course names
may not be entirely displayed in one image. In an embodiment, the course browse page
P370 may display some of the plurality of course names output as the list, and the
rest may be displayed by user's scrolling. When a user input via the course browser
313 is received while a first treatment course is displayed as the specific treatment
course in the course selection page P310, the course browse page P370 is displayed,
and a portion where a course name of the first treatment course is displayed is displayed
first in the course browse page P370. In an illustrated embodiment, the first treatment
course is the 'standard washing'.
[0172] In the course browse page P370, a treatment course desired by the user may be selected
as the specific treatment course. When one of the plurality of course names is selected,
a treatment course of the selected course name is specified as the specific treatment
course. In an embodiment, a 'wool/delicate' course may be selected by a user's touch
③. When the course is selected, the course selection page P310 with the selected treatment
course as the specific treatment course is output. When a back button 314 is touched
② in the course browse page P370, the course selection page P310 with the existing
specific treatment course maintained is output.
[0173] An image illustrated in (c) is the course browse page P370 where the specific treatment
course is changed to the 'wool/delicate' course by selecting the 'wool/delicate' course
in the course browse page P370.
[0174] FIG. 13 illustrates a view in which the course browse page P370 of the first apparatus
manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is output.
Refer to FIG. 13.
[0175] The course browse page P370 includes a course display area 316, a scroll bar 315,
and the back button 314. The indicator 331a indicating the 'screen occupying apparatus'
may be further displayed in the course browse page P370. The indicator 331a will be
described in detail later.
[0176] The course names of the plurality of treatment courses are listed in the course display
area 316. By manipulating the scroll bar 315, course names of other treatment courses
are displayed in the course display area 316. That is, the user may view the entire
treatment courses by manipulating the scroll bar 315. In an embodiment, the viewing
of the treatment course using the scroll bar 315 has been described, but other schemes
such as a swipe gesture may be applied.
[0177] FIG. 14 illustrates a flow of changing a specific treatment course via a swipe input
in the course selection page P310 of the first apparatus manipulation UI 300 according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure. A description will be made with reference
to FIG. 14.
[0178] The user may change the specific treatment course by inputting the swipe gesture
in the course selection page P310. The swipe gesture is a touch input scheme in which
a portion of the touch screen 240 is touched and the finger is moved in a certain
direction while maintaining the touch. The specific treatment course may be changed
depending on the swipe direction.
[0179] An image illustrated in (a) is the course selection page P310 in which the first
treatment course (illustrated example: standard washing) is specified as the specific
treatment course. The course selection page P310 is output on the touch screen 240.
The specific treatment course may be changed by inputting the swipe gesture. The user
may change the specific treatment course by touching the touch screen 240 and inputting
the swipe gesture. In an embodiment, the specific treatment course is provided as
the first treatment course. In the illustrated embodiment, the first treatment course
is the 'standard washing' course. A view in which a swipe gesture ① of touching a
portion of the course display area 316 as a starting point and moving the finger in
a first direction is input is illustrated.
[0180] An image illustrated in (b) is the course selection page P310 in which a second treatment
course (illustrated example: artificial intelligence washing) is specified as the
specific treatment course. (b) illustrates an image in which the specific treatment
course is switched to the second treatment course as the swipe gesture ① illustrated
in (a) is input. In the illustrated example, the second treatment course is the 'artificial
intelligence washing' course.
[0181] Each treatment course constituting the plurality of treatment courses has a set sequence.
[Table 1] is a table that exemplifies and describes the treatment courses and a unique
order corresponding to each treatment course. In an embodiment, the sequence of the
treatment courses may follow the order of [Table 1]. When the swipe gesture is input,
the treatment course may be specified as the specific treatment course based on the
set sequence.
[Table 1]
Order |
Treatment course |
Treatment course name |
Description |
1 |
First treatment course |
First course name |
Description of first treatment course |
2 |
Second treatment course |
Second course name |
Description of second treatment course |
3 |
Third treatment course |
Third course name |
Description of third treatment course |
4 |
Fourth treatment course |
Fourth course name |
Description of fourth treatment course |
5 |
Fifth treatment course |
Fifth course name |
Description of fifth treatment course |
6 |
Sixth treatment course |
Sixth course name |
Description of sixth treatment course |
7 |
Seventh treatment course |
Seventh course name |
Description of seventh treatment course |
... |
|
... |
... |
n |
Nth treatment course |
Nth course name |
Description of nth treatment course |
[0182] For example, when the first apparatus manipulation UI 300 is the washing machine,
the treatment course is the washing course. The name of the first treatment course,
a first course name, may be the 'standard washing', and a description of the first
treatment course may be 'clean general laundry'.
[0183] For example, when the second apparatus manipulation UI 400 is the dryer, the treatment
course is the drying course. The name of the first treatment course, a first course
name, may be the 'standard drying', and a description of the first treatment course
may be 'soften general laundry'.
[0184] In an embodiment, when the swipe gesture is input in the first direction from right
to left, a next treatment course in order is specified as the specific treatment course.
However, when the specific treatment course is the last in order, a first treatment
course in order is specified as the specific treatment course again.
[0185] In an embodiment, when the swipe gesture is input in a second direction from left
to right, a previous treatment course in order is specified as the specific treatment
course. However, when the specific treatment course is first in order, the last treatment
course in order is specified as the specific treatment course again.
[0186] When the specific treatment course is changed to another treatment course, the indicator
display portion 330 may display a sequence indicator 332. The sequence indicator 332
is a component that indicates the sequence of the specific treatment course such that
the user may visually recognize the same. There may be various expression methods
of the sequence indicator 332, but in the illustrated embodiment, the expression is
made by filling and emptying inside of a plurality of circular shapes arranged in
a horizontal line. In the illustrated embodiment, the filled circular shape constituting
the sequence indicator 332 indicates the sequence of the specific treatment course.
[0187] In an embodiment, when a swipe gesture ② is input in the second direction while the
second treatment course (illustrated example: artificial intelligence washing) is
specified as the specific treatment course as referenced in (b), the specific treatment
course is changed to the first treatment course (illustrated example: standard washing).
The first treatment course is ahead of the second treatment course in order.
[0188] In an embodiment, as referenced in (b), when a swipe gesture ③ is input in the first
direction while the second treatment course (illustrated example: artificial intelligence
washing) is specified as the specific treatment course, the specific treatment course
is changed to a third treatment course (illustrated example: blanket). The third treatment
course is behind the second treatment course in order.
[0189] In an embodiment, as referenced in (c), when a swipe gesture ④ is input in the second
direction while the third treatment course (illustrated example: blanket) is specified
as the specific treatment course, the specific treatment course is changed to the
second treatment course (illustrated example: artificial intelligence washing). The
second treatment course is ahead of the third treatment course in order.
[0190] In an embodiment, as referenced in (c), when a swipe gesture ⑤ is input in the first
direction while the third treatment course (illustrated example: blanket) is specified
as the specific treatment course, the specific treatment course is changed to a fourth
treatment course (illustrated example: small amount rapid). The fourth treatment course
is behind the third treatment course in order.
[0191] In an embodiment, as referenced in (d), when a swipe gesture ⑥ is input in the second
direction while the fourth treatment course (illustrated example: small amount rapid)
is specified as the specific treatment course, the specific treatment course is changed
to the third treatment course (illustrated example: blanket). The fourth treatment
course is ahead of the third treatment course in order.
[0192] Each treatment course may be specified as the specific treatment course by the method
described with reference to FIG. 14.
[0193] The sequence indicator 332 may be displayed for a set time and then disappear. In
an embodiment, the sequence indicator 332 may be displayed for the set time immediately
after the specific treatment course is changed and then disappear. The sequence indicator
332 may be displayed for the set time and then the indicator 331 may be displayed
again. In an embodiment, the set time for displaying the sequence indicator 332 may
be 3 seconds.
[0194] In the case of the second apparatus manipulation UI 400 for manipulating the second
treating apparatus 20, each treatment course may be specified as the specific treatment
course by the method described in FIG. 14.
[0195] In FIG. 15, (a) illustrates embodiments of the indicators 331 that may be applied
in the first apparatus manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure, and (b) illustrates an embodiment of the sequence indicator 332 that may
be applied in the first apparatus manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of
the present disclosure. A description will be made with reference to FIG. 15.
[0196] In an embodiment, the indicator 331 and the sequence indicator 332 may be displayed
in the indicator display portion 330 referred to in FIGS. 9, 10, and 11.
[0197] In describing the indicator 331, (a) illustrates an embodiment of the indicator 331
provided in the first apparatus manipulation UI 300. The indicator 331 may be expressed
as a pictogram (or an icon). [Table 2] lists information that may be displayed via
the indicator 331 in the first apparatus manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment.
The priority may be higher in a following order: 'screen occupying apparatus' -> 'Wi-Fi'
-> 'remote control' -> 'door lock' - > 'drying preparation' -> 'turbo shot' -> 'steam'
-> 'reservation' -> 'wrinkle prevention' -> 'lock'.
[Table 2]
Information displayed via indicator |
Description of state in which indicator is displayed |
Reference numeral |
Screen occupying apparatus |
Information on apparatus with interface activated (visual indication of whether activated
interface is first apparatus manipulation UI 300 or second apparatus manipulation
UI 400) |
331a |
Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi connection state - connected: display based on connection strength |
331b |
- disconnection display |
- Icon not displayed in unregistered or unconnected state |
Remote control |
During remote control operation |
331c |
Door lock |
When door is locked after cycle starts |
331d |
Drying preparation |
When drying preparation is set |
331e |
Turbo shot |
When turbo shot is set |
331f |
Steam |
When steam is set |
331g |
Reservation |
When reservation is set |
331h |
Wrinkle prevention |
When wrinkle prevention is set |
331i |
Lock |
When lock function is set |
331j |
[0198] An indicator 431 provided in the second apparatus manipulation UI 400 will be described
as an embodiment. The indicator 431 provided in the second apparatus manipulation
UI 400 may be appropriately referenced in FIG. 34. [Table 3] lists information that
may be displayed via the indicator 431 in the second apparatus manipulation UI 400
according to an embodiment. The priority may be higher in an order of 'screen occupying
apparatus' -> 'Wi-Fi' -> 'remote control' -> 'door lock' -> 'steam' -> 'turbo shot'
-> 'ironing notification' -> 'reservation'.
[Table 3]
Information displayed via indicator |
Description of state in which indicator is displayed |
Reference numeral |
Screen occupying apparatus |
Information on apparatus with interface activated (visual indication of whether activated
interface is first apparatus manipulation UI 300 or second apparatus manipulation
UI 400) |
431a |
Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi connection state - connected: display based on connection strength |
431b |
- disconnection display |
- Icon not displayed in unregistered or unconnected state |
Remote control |
During remote control operation |
431c |
Door lock |
When door is locked after cycle starts |
431d |
Steam |
When steam is set |
431e |
Ironing notification |
When ironing notification is set |
431f |
Reservation |
When reservation is set |
431g |
Lock |
When lock function is set |
431h |
[0199] In one example, when each indicator 331 and 431 is generated and displayed, a motion
effect may be applied to focus user's attention. The motion effect means causing an
effect such that a movement occurs on the screen. For example, the motion effect may
cause a newly displayed indicator to blink. In an embodiment, the indicator 331a indicating
the 'screen occupying apparatus' provides the user with intuitive visual information
on which treating apparatus is currently an object-to-be-manipulated. In an embodiment,
the apparatus indicator 331a indicating the 'screen occupying apparatus' may have
a shape with two squares stacked vertically. This symbolizes a shape in which the
first treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20 are stacked. In the
first apparatus manipulation UI 300, it may be provided in a shape in which a lower
square is colored. The lower square may be colored with the first color. Although
not shown in FIG. 15, in the second apparatus manipulation UI 400, it may be provided
in a shape in which an upper square is colored. The upper square may be colored with
a second color. The first color and the second color are different colors. A difference
in the color allows the user to quickly visually recognize an object-to-be-controlled.
[0200] In describing the sequence indicator 332, (b) illustrates an embodiment of the sequence
indicator 332 provided in the first apparatus manipulation UI 300. The sequence indicator
332 is a component that allows the user to visually recognize the sequence of the
specific treatment course. There may be various expression methods of the sequence
indicator 332, but in the illustrated embodiment, the expression is made by filling
and emptying inside of the plurality of circular shapes arranged in the horizontal
line. In the illustrated embodiment, the filled circular shape constituting the sequence
indicator 332 indicates the sequence of the specific treatment course.
[0201] The number of circular shapes constituting the sequence indicator 332 may correspond
to the number of treatment courses provided, but it may be sufficient with the number
of circular shapes appropriate for a screen configuration as long as the visual effect
that allows the user to recognize the sequence is provided.
[0202] FIG. 16 illustrates a flow of changing a setting value, in which the course selection
page P310 of the first apparatus manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of
the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240. A description will be
made with reference to FIG. 16.
[0203] Refer to (a). In an embodiment, the course selection page P310 provides the option
display portion 320. The option display portion 320 may display the provided options
provided by the specific treatment course. The provided options may be one or more
options provided by the specific treatment course among the various options provided
by the first treating apparatus 10. In an image illustrated in (a), the provided options
are the washing option, the number of times the rinsing is performed, the dehydration
intensity, and the water temperature. Setting values of provided options, which allows
the user to change the setting values, among the provided options are displayed in
the first appearance. The first appearance may be compared with the setting value
322 displayed in the second appearance illustrated in FIG. 17. The first appearance
and the second appearance are visually different from each other. In an embodiment,
the first appearance and the second appearance may have a difference in a text attribute
of displaying the setting value. In an embodiment, the first appearance and the second
appearance have different brightnesses. In an embodiment, the second appearance may
have a lower brightness than the first appearance. In an embodiment not illustrated,
the first appearance and the second appearance may have a difference in at least one
of a font, a text boldness, a text style, and a text size.
- (a) illustrates a view in which the user touches an area occupied by the setting value
to change the option. In an embodiment, the option to be changed is the washing option.
The user touches ① an area where the setting value of the washing option is displayed.
An area occupied by each setting value corresponding to each of one or more options
provided as suggested options may be provided as a setting value inputter. In the
illustrated embodiment, the setting value of the washing option is the 'standard'.
- (b) illustrates a view in which an option change tool P380 is output on the touch
screen 240. In an embodiment, the option change tool P380 outputs a list of changeable
setting values. The user may select a desired setting value on the option change tool
P380 and change the same. In an embodiment, the selection of the desired setting value
may be made by an input of touching an area occupied by the desired setting value.
In the illustrated embodiment, the selected setting value may be the 'strong', and
the setting value may be changed by touching ③ an area occupied by the 'strong'. In
one example, the back button may be touched ② to return to the course selection page
P310 without changing the setting value.
- (c) illustrates an image in which the change of the setting value is applied. The
washing option has been changed from the 'standard' to the 'strong'.
[0204] When the user does not change the setting value of the provided option, the setting
value of the provided option is output as the default value set in advance for each
treatment course. The default value may be updated based on the usage frequency in
which the user changes the setting value.
[0205] FIG. 17 illustrates a state in which the first apparatus manipulation UI 300 according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240, and
a first page P320 according to an embodiment is output. A description will be made
with reference to FIG. 17.
[0206] The first page P320 is output when the cycle is in progress. In an embodiment, the
first page P320 includes a present condition display portion 350, the progress indicating
bar 360, the option display portion 320, and the indicator display portion 330.
[0207] In an embodiment, the present condition display portion 350 displays the course name
311, a remaining time until the treatment is completed 341, and a present condition
name 351 of displaying a current state such as a cycle name currently in progress.
[0208] The progress indicating bar 360 is a means for visually indicating a degree of progress
of the laundry treatment performed by the first treating apparatus 10. In an embodiment,
the progress indicating bar 360 may be a horizontal bar that crosses the touch screen
240 from left to right. The progress indicating bar 360 indicates the degree of progress
of the laundry treatment using a length of filling inside the bar shape. The progress
indicating bar 360 increases an internal filling amount of the bar shape as the treatment
progresses. In an embodiment, a filling color of the progress indicating bar 360 displayed
in the first apparatus manipulation UI 300 may be a different color from a filling
color of the progress indicating bar displayed in the second apparatus manipulation
UI 400. In an embodiment, the filling color of the progress indicating bar 360 displayed
in the first apparatus manipulation UI 300 may be the first color. The filling color
of the progress indicating bar displayed in the second apparatus manipulation UI 400
may be the second color. The first color is a color the same as or at least recognized
by the user to be the same as the first color, which is the filling color of the indicator
331a indicating the 'screen occupying apparatus'.
[0209] In an embodiment, the setting value is not able to be changed during the cycle. The
state in which the setting value is not able to be changed is represented by the second
appearance. The view illustrated in FIG. 17 is an example of the second appearance,
indicating the state in which the user is not able to change the setting value.
[0210] FIG. 18 illustrates a state in which the first apparatus manipulation UI 300 according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240, the
first page P320 according to an embodiment is output, and the reservation option is
set. A description will be made with reference to FIG. 18.
[0211] The first page P320 is output when the cycle is in progress. In an embodiment, the
ongoing cycle is a reservation cycle. The reservation cycle is a cycle of waiting
such that the specific treatment course is not executed until a set time, but the
specific treatment course is executed when the set time is reached such that the specific
treatment course is completed at a set future time. The reservation cycle may be executed
by executing the treatment course while the reservation option is set. The remaining
time 341 indicates a remaining time until the course input to be executed is completed.
In the illustrated embodiment, the present condition name 351 may be displayed as
'washing completion reserved'. The indicator display portion 330 may additionally
display a reservation indicator 331h.
[0212] FIGS. 19 and 20 illustrate a flow of execution, progression, and completion of the
standard washing as the specific treatment course, in which the first apparatus manipulation
UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch
screen 240 and the reservation option is set according to an embodiment.
- (a) is an image of the course selection page P310 being output. In an embodiment,
the reservation option is set. In an embodiment, the 'standard washing' is specified
as the specific treatment course.
[0213] In an embodiment, an execution command to execute the specific treatment course is
input. The user touches the first execution/pause button 271 to input the execution
command. The first treating apparatus 10 that has received the execution command senses
the amount of laundry. When the amount of laundry is sensed, a first guidance page
P381 is output on the touch screen 240. (b) is an image of the first guidance page
P381 being output. The first guidance page P381 displays a guidance phrase indicating
that the amount of laundry is being sensed. In an embodiment, the guidance phrase
may be 'weight sensing in progress'.
[0214] When the amount of laundry sensing is completed, a treatment course execution time
point at which the specific treatment course starts may be calculated based on the
sensed amount of laundry and the completion time set in the reservation option. The
reservation cycle is performed until the treatment course execution time point is
reached. (c) is an image of the first page P320 being displayed in the reservation
cycle.
[0215] When the treatment course execution time point is reached, the treatment course is
executed. When the automatic detergent/softener option is set, the detergent of an
amount determined based on the sensed amount of laundry is injected. While the detergent
is being injected automatically, a second guidance page P382 may be output on the
touch screen 240. (d) is an image of the second guidance page P382 being output. The
second guidance page P382 displays a guidance phrase indicating that the detergent
is being injected. In an embodiment, the guidance phrase may be 'detergent being injected
automatically'. In an embodiment, when the treatment course is executed, the reservation
indicator is no longer displayed.
[0216] (e), (f), (g), (i), and (j) represent the first pages P320 when respective cycles
that constitute the specific treatment course are performed, respectively. In an embodiment,
the specific treatment course may include a soaking cycle, a washing cycle, a rinsing
cycle, and a dehydration cycle. In an embodiment, the soaking cycle is displayed as
'soaking in progress' in the portion where the present condition name is displayed.
In an embodiment, the washing cycle is displayed as 'washing in progress' in the portion
where the present condition name is displayed. In an embodiment, the rinsing cycle
is indicated as 'rinsing in progress' in the portion where the present condition name
is displayed. In an embodiment, the dehydration cycle is displayed as 'dehydration
in progress' in the portion where the present condition name is displayed.
[0217] When the automatic detergent/softener option is set, the softener of an amount determined
based on the sensed amount of laundry is injected. In an embodiment, the softener
is injected before final rinsing. While the softener is being automatically injected,
the touch screen 240 may output a third guidance page P383. (h) is an image of the
third guidance page P383 being output. The third guidance page P383 displays a guidance
phrase indicating that the softener is being injected. In an embodiment, the guidance
phrase may be 'softener being injected automatically'.
[0218] In an embodiment, when the specific treatment course is completed, the user may be
informed that the course is completed. (k) is an image of a fourth guidance page P384
that includes guidance indicating the completion of the course being output. The fourth
guidance page P384 displays a guidance phrase indicating that the specific treatment
course is completed. The guidance phrase may include a follow-up action after the
completion of the treatment course. In an embodiment, the fourth guidance page P384
displays the course name (illustrated example: standard washing) of the completed
specific treatment course. In an embodiment, the guidance phrase may be 'Washing is
completed. Open the door with a ventilation door holder to prevent odor'.
[0219] FIG. 21 illustrates a flow when the specific treatment course is changed to another
treatment course based on a first method, in which the first apparatus manipulation
UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch
screen 240 and any of the treatment courses is paused during progression as the specific
treatment course according to an embodiment. The method of changing the specific treatment
course based on the first method described in FIG. 21 is a change via the course selection
page P310. A description will be made with reference to FIG. 21.
[0220] (a) illustrates the first page P320 when a cycle constituting the specific treatment
course is in progress. In an embodiment, the cycle in progress is the rinsing cycle.
The rinsing cycle is displayed as 'rinsing in progress' in the portion where the present
condition name is displayed.
[0221] A pause command may be input while the cycle is in progress. The pause command may
be input by the user. In an embodiment, the user may input the pause command via the
first execution/pause button 271. When the pause command is input, the progress of
the specific treatment course is paused. (b) illustrates the first page P320 in the
paused state. 'Pause' is displayed in the portion where the present condition name
is displayed. When the specific treatment course is paused, the specific treatment
course may be changed to another treatment course. The first page P320 in the paused
state displays the course browser 313. (b) illustrates a view in which the user touches
① the course browser 313.
[0222] (c) illustrates a view in which the course selection page P310 is output. The specific
treatment course may be changed to another treatment course on the course selection
page P310. (c) illustrates a view of touching ② and selecting another treatment course.
In the illustrated example, another treatment course is the 'wool/delicate' course.
[0223] When the specific treatment course is changed while the specific treatment course
is paused during the progression, the specific treatment course that has been in progress
is canceled. In an embodiment, when the specific treatment course is changed to the
second treatment course while the first treatment course is paused during progression,
the first treatment course is no longer processed and is canceled. (d) illustrates
a view in which the course selection page P310 is output as the specific treatment
course is changed and the specific treatment course that has been in progress is canceled.
The course selection page P310 displays a newly specified specific treatment course.
In the illustrated embodiment, the newly specified specific treatment course is the
'wool/delicate' course. In an embodiment, a cancellation guide pop-up 399 including
a cancellation guide notifying that the specific treatment course that has been in
progress has been canceled is output on the course selection page P310. In an embodiment,
a phrase for the cancellation guide may be 'The washing has been canceled because
the course has been changed.'. The cancellation guide pop-up 399 may be displayed
for a set time.
[0224] (e) represents a state in which the cancellation guide pop-up 399 has disappeared
after the set time has elapsed since the image of (d) was displayed. In an embodiment,
the set time may be 3 seconds.
[0225] FIG. 22 illustrates a flow when the specific treatment course is changed to another
treatment course based on a second method, in which the first apparatus manipulation
UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch
screen 240 and any of the treatment courses is paused during progression as the specific
treatment course according to an embodiment. The method of changing the specific treatment
course based on the second method described in FIG. 22 is a change via the swipe gesture.
A description will be made with reference to FIG. 22.
- (a) illustrates the first page P320 when a cycle constituting the specific treatment
course is in progress. In an embodiment, the cycle in progress is the rinsing cycle.
The rinsing cycle is displayed as 'rinsing in progress' in the portion where the present
condition name is displayed.
[0226] The pause command may be input while the cycle is in progress. The pause command
may be input by the user. In an embodiment, the user may input the pause command via
the first execution/pause button 271. When the pause command is input, the progress
of the specific treatment course is paused. (b) illustrates the first page P320 in
the paused state. The 'pause' is displayed in the portion where the present condition
name is displayed. When the specific treatment course is paused, the specific treatment
course may be changed to another treatment course. In an embodiment, when the swipe
gesture is input in the first direction or the second direction on the first page
P320 in the paused state, the specific treatment course is changed. (b) illustrates
a view in which a swipe gesture ① is input in the first direction.
[0227] When the specific treatment course is changed while the specific treatment course
is paused during the progression, the specific treatment course that has been in progress
is canceled. In an embodiment, when the specific treatment course is changed to the
second treatment course while the first treatment course is paused during the progression,
the first treatment course is no longer in progress and is canceled. (d) illustrates
a view in which the specific treatment course that has been in progress is canceled
as the specific treatment course is changed, and the course selection page P310 is
output. The newly specified specific treatment course is displayed on the course selection
page P310. In the illustrated embodiment, the newly specified specific treatment course
is the `artificial intelligence washing' course. In an embodiment, the cancellation
guide pop-up 399 including the cancellation guide notifying that the specific treatment
course that has been in progress has been canceled is output on the course selection
page P310. In an embodiment, the phrase for the cancellation guide may be 'The washing
has been canceled because the course has been changed.'. The cancellation guide pop-up
399 may be displayed for the set time.
[0228] (d) represents a state in which the cancellation guide pop-up 399 has disappeared
after the set time has elapsed since the image of (c) was displayed. In an embodiment,
the set time may be 3 seconds.
[0229] FIG. 23 is an additional function page P350 of the first treating apparatus 10 according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 23 illustrates a touch input to enter
an 'other settings' item among additional function items. A description will be made
with reference to FIG. 23.
[0230] The additional function page P350 is an embodiment of a function setting page. The
function setting page may display various functions that may be set, and may be a
page that may receive an input from the user. In the present document, the function
that may be set on the additional function page P350 according to an embodiment is
called an additional function.
[0231] The additional function page P350 may be output by a user's command. In an embodiment,
the user may access the additional function page P350 via the input of touching the
additional function button 260 referred to in FIG. 5. When the input of the user via
the additional function button 260 is received, the touch screen 240 may output the
additional function page P350. The additional functions are a variety of options that
may be provided when the laundry treating apparatus performs the treatment course.
[0232] In an embodiment, there may be a plurality of additional functions that may be set
on the additional function page P350. Respective items of the plurality of additional
functions may be provided as a list. The plurality of additional functions provided
on the additional function page P350 may be too many to be entirely output on a single
screen of the touch screen 240. The additional function page P350 may scan all of
the items via a user's scrolling motion. For convenience of description, an entirety
of the additional function page P350 according to an embodiment is illustrated. The
additional function page P350 may display an apparatus indicator indicating the 'screen
occupying apparatus'.
[0233] In an embodiment, the first treating apparatus 10 is the washing machine. In an embodiment,
the washing machine may be provided with the plurality of additional functions. The
respective items of the plurality of additional functions may be provided as the list.
The additional functions may include a drying preparation function, a turbo shot function,
a steam function, a reservation function, a detergent injection amount setting function,
a softener injection amount setting function, an auxiliary detergent injection amount
setting function, a wrinkle prevention function, a drum light function, and the like,
but may not be limited to those listed.
[0234] In an embodiment, additional functions with low usage frequency may be collected
in washing machine other settings. FIG. 23 illustrates a touch input to enter an 'additional
function' item.
[0235] In an embodiment, additional functions that may be commonly set by the first treating
apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20 may be collected in a 'common settings'
item. In an embodiment, items that are not able to be set may be displayed darker
(DIM processing) than other items to visually inform the user that they are not able
to be set.
[0236] FIG. 24 illustrates a state in which an other settings page P352, which collects
the additional functions with the low usage frequency among the additional functions
of the first treating apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
is output. A description will be made with reference to FIG. 24.
[0237] The additional functions provided on the other settings page P352 may include remote
control, course list editing, steam setting, variable detergent box usage, detergent
standard injection amount, softener standard injection amount, auxiliary detergent
standard injection amount, notification sound volume, and smart diagnosis, but may
not be limited to those listed.
[0238] In an embodiment, in the 'course list editing' function, the plurality of treatment
courses may be edited. The other settings page P352 may display the number of treatment
courses selected among the plurality of treatment courses. For example, when the number
of selected treatment courses is 11, it is displayed as '11 selected'.
[0239] In an embodiment, the first treating apparatus 10 or the second treating apparatus
20 may be provided with first to 28th treatment courses as the treatment courses.
Some of the treatment courses may only be used or frequently used by the user. The
'course list editing' function may be used to perform editing such that unused or
infrequently used treatment courses are not provided as choices. For example, only
the first treatment course, the second treatment course, and the fifth to tenth treatment
courses may be selected to be used, and the rest may be deselected and set not to
be used. In an embodiment, whenever any of the treatment courses in the treatment
course list is checked (selected) or unchecked (deselected), a setting value is reflected
in real-time background. Among the treatment courses provided on the course selection
page P310 and the course browse page P370, only the treatment courses that are checked
(selected) among the items in the treatment course list are displayed.
[0240] In an embodiment, the user may edit the unique order of the treatment course in the
course list editing function. When the course list editing is completed, the treatment
courses provided to the user in the course selection page P310 and the course browse
page P370 are the selected treatment courses.
[0241] In an embodiment, a plurality of treatment courses are listed on a course list editing
screen. The list is sorted in order from the checked (selected) treatment courses
to the unchecked (deselected) treatment courses. In other words, the checked (selected)
treatment courses are exposed first, and the unchecked (deselected) treatment courses
are exposed last. This may be understood by referring to sorting of [Table 4] and
[Table 5]. [Table 4] is sorting of items output when the user primarily enters the
course list editing screen and primarily edits the course list. [Table 5] is sorting
of items output when the user secondarily enters the course list editing screen after
the primary editing.
[Table 4]
Selection state (mark 'v' when selected) |
Item |
v |
First treatment course |
v |
Second treatment course |
v |
Third treatment course |
|
Fourth treatment course |
v |
Fifth treatment course |
v |
Sixth treatment course |
v |
Seventh treatment course |
v |
Eighth treatment course |
|
Ninth treatment course |
|
Tenth treatment course |
v |
11th treatment course |
|
12th treatment course |
|
13th treatment course |
v |
14th treatment course |
|
... |
|
Nth treatment course |
[Table 5]
Selection state (mark 'v' when selected) |
Item |
v |
First treatment course |
v |
Second treatment course |
v |
Third treatment course |
v |
Fifth treatment course |
v |
Sixth treatment course |
v |
Seventh treatment course |
v |
Eighth treatment course |
v |
11th treatment course |
v |
14th treatment course |
|
Fourth treatment course |
|
Ninth treatment course |
|
Tenth treatment course |
|
12th treatment course |
|
13th treatment course |
|
... |
|
Nth treatment course |
[0242] In an embodiment, the course list may be automatically edited based on a user's usage
pattern and recommended to the user. In an embodiment, the laundry treating apparatus
may recommend to the user to remove a treatment course that is determined to be not
frequently used from the course list. FIG. 25 illustrates a state in which a common
settings page P351, which is a page that collects the additional functions that may
be commonly set by the first treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus
20 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, is output. When the 'common
settings' item referenced in FIG. 23 is entered, the common settings page P351 illustrated
in FIG. 25 may be output. A description will be made with reference to FIG. 25.
[0243] The additional functions provided in the common setting page P351 may include Wi-Fi
setting, lock, automatic course optimization, magic shortcut, and initialization of
settings, but may not be limited to those listed. The 'common settings' item, which
is the additional function provided in the common settings page P351, has a setting
value that is synchronized with that of the second treating apparatus 20. In an embodiment,
the 'common settings' item has the setting values that are synchronized between the
first treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20.
[0244] In an embodiment, the 'detergent injection amount' may be set in stages via an adjustment
scheme using a slider on a detergent injection amount setting page. In an embodiment,
for the detergent injection amount, one of off, much less, less, normal, more, and
much more may be selected based on the standard injection amount. In an embodiment,
the 'standard injection amount' may be a value set in the other settings in mL portions.
In an embodiment, the detergent injection amount setting page may display the apparatus
indicator 331a. The apparatus indicator 331a may be displayed in various pages that
constitute the additional settings to visually distinguish whether the currently displayed
additional function page is for the first apparatus manipulation UI 300 or the second
apparatus manipulation UI 400.
[0245] FIG. 26 illustrates a flow of setting a reservation option among additional functions
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and a flow of executing a reservation
cycle as the reservation option is set. A description will be made with reference
to FIG. 26.
- (a) illustrates a view in which the additional function page P350 is output on the
touch screen 240. The reservation setting function may be provided as the additional
function in the additional function page P350. (a) illustrates a view of touching
① a reservation for the reservation setting.
- (b) illustrates a view in which a reservation page P354 is output on the touch screen
240. The reservation page P354 provides a choice for selecting a time available for
the reservation. In an embodiment, a desired treatment completion time may be input
to complete the setting. In an embodiment, a view of completing the reservation option
setting by touching ② 'complete in 3 hours' is illustrated.
- (c) is an image according to an embodiment that is output on the touch screen 240
immediately after the reservation is completed. When the reservation setting is completed,
it is notified that the reservation is completed. In an embodiment, a completion pop-up
398 notifying that the reservation setting is completed may be output. In an embodiment,
when a desired completion time is touched in the image (b), the additional function
page P350 may be immediately returned. In an embodiment, (c) illustrates a state of
returning to the additional function page P350, and the completion of the reservation
setting may be notified to the user via the completion pop-up 398. A message output
in the completion pop-up 398 may be 'The reservation has been set. Press the _ button
to complete the washing reservation.'.
- (d) illustrates an image output on the touch screen 240 based on a flow of touching
③ the back button in (c). In (d), the first page P320 is output. In an embodiment,
the indicator 331 displayed in the first page P320 is added with the reservation indicator
331h.
- (e) shows the first page P320 in which the reservation cycle is in progress. While
the first page P320 is output as in (d), when the execution command of executing the
specific treatment course is input, the reservation cycle based on the set reservation
option is executed. In an embodiment, the execution command may be input via an input
of the user of touching the first execution/pause button 271. When the reservation
setting is completed even in the additional function page P350 as in (c), the reservation
cycle based on the set reservation option is executed when the execution command is
input. In an embodiment, the execution command may be input via an input of the user
of touching the first execution/pause button 271.
[0246] FIG. 27 illustrates a flow of changing a preset reservation option among additional
functions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and a flow of executing
a reservation cycle.
- (a) illustrates a view in which the additional function page P350 is output on the
touch screen 240. The reservation setting function may be provided as the additional
function in the additional function page P350. (a) illustrates a view of touching
① a reservation to change a reservation that has already been set.
- (b) illustrates a view in which a reservation change page P354a is output on the touch
screen 240. When accessing the reservation page P354 to change the reservation that
has already been set, the reservation change page P354a is output. In the reservation
change page P354a, a command to return without changing the reservation, a command
to cancel the reservation, and a confirmation command to change the reservation may
be input. When a button displayed as 'cancel' is selected, the command to return without
changing the reservation is input. When a button displayed as 'cancel reservation'
is pressed, the command to cancel the reservation is input. When a button displayed
as 'change reservation' is pressed, the confirmation command to change the reservation
is input. Refer to the embodiment illustrated. As referenced in (b), when the 'cancel'
button is touched ②, the reservation is not changed and the screen returns to the
additional function page P350. When the 'change reservation' button is touched ③,
the reservation page P354 is accessed.
- (c) illustrates a view in which the reservation page P354 is output on the touch screen
240. The reservation page P354 provides choices for selecting a time available for
reservation. In an embodiment, the desired treatment completion time may be input
to complete the setting. In an embodiment, a view of completing the reservation option
setting by touching ④ 'complete in 3 hours and 30 minutes' is illustrated.
- (d) is an image according to an embodiment output on the touch screen 240 immediately
after the reservation is completed. When the reservation setting is completed, it
is notified that the reservation is completed. In an embodiment, the completion pop-up
398 notifying that the reservation setting is completed may be output. In an embodiment,
when the desired completion time is touched in the image (c), the additional function
page P350 may be immediately returned. In an embodiment, (d) illustrates a state in
which the additional function page P350 is returned, and the completion of the reservation
setting may be notified to the user via the completion pop-up 398. A message output
in the completion pop-up 398 may be 'The reservation has been set. Press the _ button
to complete the washing reservation.'.
- (e) illustrates an image output on the touch screen 240 based on a flow of touching
⑤ the back button in (d). The first page P320 is output in (e). In an embodiment,
the indicator 331 displayed in the first page P320 includes the reservation indicator
331h.
- (f) illustrates the first page P320 in which the reservation cycle is in progress.
While the first page P320 is output as in (d), when the execution command of executing
the specific treatment course is input, the reservation cycle based on the set reservation
option is executed. In an embodiment, the execution command may be input via a user's
input of touching the first execution/pause button 271. When the reservation setting
is completed even in the additional function page P350 as in (d), the reservation
cycle based on the set reservation option is executed when the execution command is
input. In an embodiment, the execution command may be input via a user's input of
touching the first execution/pause button 271.
[0247] FIG. 28 illustrates a flow of canceling a preset reservation option among additional
functions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and a flow of images
displayed on the first apparatus manipulation UI 300.
- (a) illustrates a view in which the additional function page P350 is output on the
touch screen 240. The reservation setting function may be provided as the additional
function in the additional function page P350. (a) illustrates a view of touching
① a reservation to change a reservation that has already been set.
- (b) illustrates a view in which the reservation change page P354a is output on the
touch screen 240. When accessing the reservation page P354 to change the reservation
that has already been set, the reservation change page P354a is output. In the reservation
change page P354a, the command to return without changing the reservation, the command
to cancel the reservation, and the confirmation command to change the reservation
may be input. When the button displayed as the 'cancel' is selected, the command to
return without changing the reservation is input. When the button displayed as the
'cancel reservation' is pressed, the command to cancel the reservation is input. When
the button displayed as the 'change reservation' is pressed, the confirmation command
to change the reservation is input. Refer to the embodiment illustrated. As referenced
in (b), when the 'cancel reservation' button is touched ②, the reservation is canceled.
In an embodiment, when the reservation is canceled, the additional function page P350
is not able to be returned.
- (c) is an image according to an embodiment that is output on the touch screen 240
immediately after the reservation is canceled. When the reservation setting is completed,
it is notified that the reservation has been canceled. In an embodiment, a cancellation
completion pop-up 399 notifying that the reservation has been canceled may be output.
In an embodiment, the completion of the reservation setting may be notified to the
user via the cancellation completion pop-up 399. A message output in the cancellation
completion pop-up 399 may be 'The reservation has been canceled.'.
- (d) and (e) illustrate images output on the touch screen 240 based on a flow of touching
③ the back button in (c). In an embodiment, (d) is a case in which a page before accessing
the additional function page P350 is the course selection page P310. In an embodiment,
(e) is a case in which the page before accessing the additional function page P350
is the first page P320.
[0248] FIG. 29 illustrates a flow when a specific treatment course is changed based on the
first method in the course selection page P310 in which the reservation option is
set among the additional functions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- (a) illustrates the course selection page P310 in which the reservation setting is
completed. The course selection page P310 displays an apparatus indicator 331h. (a)
illustrates a view of touching ① and selecting the course browser 313 in the course
selection page P310. The course browse page P370 may be accessed via the course browser
313.
[0249] The image illustrated in (b) is a view in which the course browse page P370 is output.
The currently specified specific treatment course may be changed to another treatment
course in the course browse page P370. In an embodiment, a current specific treatment
course 311a is the 'standard washing' course. The user may change the specific treatment
course by selecting another treatment course. In an embodiment, the specific treatment
course may be changed by touching ② the 'wool/delicate' course.
[0250] (c) illustrates the course selection page P310 in which the specific treatment course
is changed and output again. The course selection page P310 displays the newly specified
specific treatment course. When the specific treatment course is changed, the reservation
that has already been set is canceled. In the illustrated embodiment, the specific
treatment course is changed from the 'standard washing' to the 'wool/delicate' course.
The newly specified specific treatment course is the 'wool/delicate' course. In an
embodiment, the course selection page P310 outputs the cancellation guide pop-up 399
including the cancellation guide notifying that the reservation that has already been
set has been canceled. In an embodiment, a phrase for the cancellation guide may be
'The reservation has been canceled because the course has been changed.'. The cancellation
guide pop-up 399 may be displayed for a set time.
[0251] FIG. 30 illustrates a flow when a specific treatment course is changed based on the
second method in the course selection page P310 in which the reservation option is
set among the additional functions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- (a) illustrates the course selection page P310 in which the reservation setting is
completed. The course selection page P310 displays the apparatus indicator 331h. (a)
illustrates a view of inputting a swipe gesture ① in the course selection page P310.
Depending on a swipe direction of the swipe gesture, another treatment course is specified
as the specific treatment course.
- (b) illustrates the course selection page P310 in which the specific treatment course
has been changed. The newly specified specific treatment course is displayed in the
course selection page P310. When the specific treatment course is changed, the reservation
that has already been set is canceled. In the illustrated embodiment, the specific
treatment course has been changed from the 'standard washing' to the `artificial intelligence
washing' course. The newly specified specific treatment course is the 'artificial
intelligence washing' course. In an embodiment, the cancellation guide pop-up 399
including the cancellation guide notifying that the reservation that has already been
set has been canceled is output in the course selection page P310. In an embodiment,
the phrase for the cancellation guide may be 'The reservation has been canceled because
the course has been changed.'. The cancellation guide pop-up 399 may be displayed
for the set time.
[0252] FIG. 31 illustrates a flow when a specific treatment course is changed in the first
page P320 while the reservation cycle is in progress as the reservation option is
set among the additional functions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- (a) illustrates the first page P320 in the state in which the reservation setting
is completed and the reservation cycle is executed. The first page P320 displays the
apparatus indicator 331h. The first page P320 with the reservation cycle in progress
may be set such that the option or the treatment course is not able to be changed.
The pause command may be input while the reservation cycle is in progress. The pause
command may be input by the user. In an embodiment, the user may input the pause command
via the first execution/pause button 271. When the pause command is input, the progress
of the reservation cycle is paused.
- (b) illustrates the first page P320 in the paused state. The 'pause' is displayed
in the portion where the present condition name is displayed. When the specific treatment
course is paused, the specific treatment course may be changed to another treatment
course. The first page P320 in the paused state may display the course browser, and
the change of the specific treatment course using the swipe gesture is also available.
- (c) is the course selection page P310 in which the specific treatment course has been
changed. The course selection page P310 displays the newly specified specific treatment
course. When the specific treatment course is changed, the reservation that has already
been set is canceled. In the illustrated embodiment, the specific treatment course
has been changed from the 'standard washing' to the 'wool/delicate' course. The newly
specified specific treatment course is the 'wool/delicate' course. In an embodiment,
the course selection page P310 outputs the cancellation guide pop-up 399 including
the cancellation guide notifying that the reservation that has already been set has
been canceled. In an embodiment, the phrase for the cancellation guide may be 'The
reservation has been canceled because the course has been changed.'. The cancellation
guide pop-up 399 may be displayed for the set time.
[0253] FIG. 32 illustrates a view in which an 'option suggestion' is suggested and a flow
in which the 'option suggestion' is accepted and reflected when 'magic shortcut',
which is one of the additional functions that may be set by the additional functions
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, is set, in which the first apparatus
manipulation UI 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed
on the touch screen 240.
- (a) illustrates a view in which the course selection page P310 is output when the
'magic shortcut' function is set. The 'magic shortcut' function is a function that
displays an option suggestion 318a that suggests a setting value of an option that
may be changed in the selected treatment course or an additional option that may be
added to the user. The option suggestion 318a may be displayed in a suggestion phrase
318 that describes the suggested option. The suggestion phrase 318 may be displayed
instead of the course description 312 in the portion where the course description
312 is displayed. The option suggestion 318a may be displayed within a border that
constitutes a portion of the suggestion phrase 318 and may be distinguished from the
rest of the suggestion phrase 318. (a) illustrates a view in which the user touches
① the option suggestion 318a as an input of accepting the option suggestion 318a.
Touching the option suggestion 318a means touching an area where the option suggestion
318a is displayed. Touching the area where the option suggestion 318a is displayed
means that a limited area of the area where the option suggestion 318a is displayed
is defined as a touch input area and the input area is touched.
- (b) illustrates a state in which the option suggestion 318a is accepted by the user's
input. When the option suggestion 318a is accepted by the user's input, the first
apparatus manipulation UI 300 displays the option suggestion 318a to have a first
color. The first color is related to the color of the apparatus indicator 331a and
the color of the progress indicating bar 360 in the first apparatus manipulation UI
300 described above. In an embodiment, interior of the border surrounding the option
suggestion 318a is filled with the first color. Whether the option suggestion 318a
is accepted may be recognized via such color difference.
[0254] When the option suggestion 318a is accepted, whether the accepted option is reflected
may be displayed via the indicator 331. In an embodiment, because the 'steam' function
is set, the steam indicator 331g indicating that the 'steam' is set may be displayed
on the indicator 331.
[0255] FIG. 33 illustrates a flow in which, contrary to FIG. 32, the acceptance of the 'option
suggestion' is released and the 'option suggestion' is not applied.
[0256] (a) illustrates a state in which the option suggestion 318a is accepted and a view
of touching ① an area where the option suggestion 318a is provided. (b) illustrates
a view in which the accepted option setting is released and the option suggestion
318a is not applied.
[0257] FIG. 34 illustrates a flow of changing the specific treatment course via the course
browse page, in which the second apparatus manipulation UI 400 according to an embodiment
of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240.
[0258] An image illustrated in (a) is a course selection page P410. The course selection
page P410 is output on the touch screen 240. A course browser 413 is selected in the
course selection page P410. The course browser 413 may be selected by a user's touch
① on an area where the course browser 413 is provided.
[0259] An image illustrated in (b) is a course browse page P470. The course browse page
P470 is output on the touch screen 240. The course browse page P470 outputs a plurality
of course names corresponding to the plurality of treatment courses as a list.
[0260] In an embodiment, among the plurality of course names output as the list, a course
name of a specific treatment course is displayed to be distinguished from other course
names. In an embodiment, the course name of the specific treatment course and other
course names are displayed in different colors to be distinguished from each other.
In an embodiment, the 'standard drying', which is the illustrated specific treatment
course, may be provided as letters 411a having a second color. The second color is
a color that is the same as or recognized as the same as a color of an indicator 431a
indicating a 'screen occupying apparatus' in the second apparatus manipulation UI
400 and a color of a progress indicating bar in the second apparatus manipulation
UI 400. Other course names may be provided as letters having a third color that is
distinguished from the second color.
[0261] Because the touch screen 240 has a limited screen size, the plurality of course names
may not be entirely displayed in one image. In an embodiment, the course browse page
P470 may display some of the plurality of course names output as the list, and the
rest may be displayed by user's scrolling. When a user input via the course browser
413 is received while a first treatment course is displayed as the specific treatment
course in the course selection page P410, the course browse page P470 is displayed,
and a portion where a course name of the first treatment course is displayed is displayed
first in the course browse page P470. In an illustrated embodiment, the first treatment
course is the 'standard drying'.
[0262] In the course browse page P470, a treatment course desired by the user may be selected
as the specific treatment course. When one of the plurality of course names is selected,
a treatment course of the selected course name is specified as the specific treatment
course. In an embodiment, a 'wool/delicate' course may be selected by a user's touch
③. When the course is selected, the course selection page P410 with the selected treatment
course as the specific treatment course is output. When a back button 314 is touched
② in the course browse page P470, the course selection page P410 with the existing
specific treatment course maintained is output.
[0263] An image illustrated in (c) is the course browse page P470 where the specific treatment
course is changed to the 'wool/delicate' course by selecting the 'wool/delicate' course
in the course browse page P470.
[0264] FIG. 35 illustrates a state in which the second apparatus manipulation UI 400 according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure is displayed on the touch screen 240 and
a first page P420 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is output.
[0265] The first page P420 is output when the cycle is in progress. In an embodiment, the
first page P420 includes the present condition display portion, the progress indicating
bar 360, the option display portion, and the indicator display portion.
[0266] In an embodiment, the description of the present condition display portion is replaced
with the description of FIG. 17.
[0267] The progress indicating bar 460 is a means for visually indicating a degree of progress
of the laundry treatment performed by the second treating apparatus 20. In an embodiment,
the progress indicating bar 460 may be a horizontal bar that crosses the touch screen
240 from left to right. The progress indicating bar 460 indicates the degree of progress
of the laundry treatment using a length of filling inside the bar shape. The progress
indicating bar 460 increases an internal filling amount of the bar shape as the treatment
progresses. In an embodiment, a filling color of the progress indicating bar 460 displayed
in the second apparatus manipulation UI 400 may be a different color from a filling
color of the progress indicating bar displayed in the first apparatus manipulation
UI 300. In an embodiment, the filling color of the progress indicating bar 460 displayed
in the second apparatus manipulation UI 400 may be the second color. The filling color
of the progress indicating bar displayed in the first apparatus manipulation UI 300
may be the first color. The second color is a color the same as or at least recognized
by the user to be the same as the second color, which is the filling color of the
indicator 431a indicating the 'screen occupying apparatus'.
[0268] FIG. 36 illustrates a view in which the 'option suggestion' is suggested and a flow
in which the 'option suggestion' is accepted and reflected when the 'magic shortcut',
which is one of the additional functions that may be set by the additional functions
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, is set, in which the second
apparatus manipulation UI 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure
is displayed on the touch screen 240.
- (a) illustrates a view in which the course selection page P410 is output when the
'magic shortcut' function is set. The 'magic shortcut' function is a function that
displays the option suggestion 318a that suggests the setting value of the option
that may be changed in the selected treatment course or the additional option that
may be added to the user. The option suggestion 418a may be displayed in a suggestion
phrase 418 that describes the suggested option. The option suggestion 418a may be
displayed within a border that constitutes a portion of the suggestion phrase 418
and may be distinguished from the rest of the suggestion phrase 418. (a) illustrates
a view in which the user touches ① the option suggestion 418a as an input of accepting
the option suggestion 418a. Touching the option suggestion 418a means touching an
area where the option suggestion 418a is displayed. Touching the area where the option
suggestion 418a is displayed means that a limited area of the area where the option
suggestion 418a is displayed is defined as a touch input area and the input area is
touched.
- (b) illustrates a state in which the option suggestion 418a is accepted by the user's
input. When the option suggestion 418a is accepted by the user's input, the second
apparatus manipulation UI 400 displays the option suggestion 418a to have a second
color. The second color is related to the color of the apparatus indicator 431a and
the color of the progress indicating bar 460 in the second apparatus manipulation
UI 400 described above. In an embodiment, interior of the border surrounding the option
suggestion 418a is filled with the second color. Whether the option suggestion 418a
is accepted may be recognized via such color difference.
[0269] When the option suggestion 418a is accepted, whether the accepted option is reflected
may be displayed via the indicator 431. In an embodiment, because the 'steam' function
is set, a steam indicator 431e indicating that the 'steam' is set may be displayed
on the indicator 431.
[0270] FIG. 37 illustrates a flow in which, contrary to FIG. 36, the acceptance of the 'option
suggestion' is released and the 'option suggestion' is not applied.
[0271] (a) illustrates a state in which the option suggestion 418a is accepted and a view
of touching ① an area where the option suggestion 418a is provided. (b) illustrates
a view in which the accepted option setting is released and the option suggestion
418a is not applied.
[0272] Although the present disclosure has been illustrated and described with respect to
the specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the
present disclosure may be variously improved and modified without departing from the
technical spirit of the present disclosure as provided by the following claims.