KR20120086032A - Laundry machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A washing machine is provided to display various information, such as weather information and intelligent power network information, other than washing courses and machine information. CONSTITUTION: An initial screen comprises a course selection area(910) which can be switched to a screen for selecting one or more washing courses and a user setting area(920) which can be switched to a screen for laundry type selection and auto washing information setting. When a user selects the user setting area, the initial screen is switched to a first screen. When a user selects the course selection area, the initial screen is switched to a sixth screen for display of one or more washing courses and information display and selection for each source.

Description

Washing machine {Laundry machine}

The present invention relates to a washing machine.

Conventional laundry apparatuses have a display unit, but such display units display only limited information regarding driving or course of the washing machine. In other words, it accompanied a problem that can not display a variety of information according to the user's request. Furthermore, the type of information that can be displayed when the laundry machine is released is limited in the related art, and it is difficult to add, delete, or select the information to be displayed later.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a washing apparatus having a display which can be more conveniently operated when using the washing apparatus.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a laundry machine that can provide a user with other information, for example, weather information, intelligent power grid information, etc. in addition to the course of the washing machine, the information of the washing machine itself.

In addition, another object of the present invention to provide a washing apparatus that can provide information that can be updated periodically or continuously.

Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a laundry machine that can add, delete or select information displayed by the user's selection.

In addition, an object of the present invention to provide a washing machine that can automatically provide a recommendation course or recommended laundry information based on weather information or intelligent power grid information.

The object of the present invention as described above comprises a display having an initial screen for displaying at least one of the information that can be periodically or continuously updated at predetermined intervals in the laundry machine, and whether or not to display the information. It is achieved by a washing machine.

As described above, the washing machine according to the present invention can provide the user with as much information as possible, including other information, for example, weather information, intelligent power grid information, etc., in addition to the course of the washing machine and the washing machine itself. By providing the washing apparatus, it can be operated efficiently by a lot of information when the user operates the washing apparatus.

In addition, according to the present invention there is an advantage that the user can operate the washing machine by the updated information by providing information that can be updated periodically or continuously.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to add, delete or select information displayed by the user's selection, so that the information suited to the user's needs can be displayed.

In addition, according to the present invention, by automatically providing the recommendation course or recommendation washing information based on weather information or intelligent power grid information, the user can conveniently select an efficient washing course.

1 is a perspective view of a washing apparatus according to an embodiment;
2 is a front view showing a first screen;
3 is a front view illustrating a first screen when a laundry object is selected;
4 is a front view illustrating a first screen when a plurality of laundry objects are selected;
5 is a front view showing a first screen showing a warning phrase,
6 is a front view of a first screen illustrating a case of changing information of a laundry object;
FIG. 7 is a front view illustrating a first screen after changing information of a laundry object in FIG. 6;
8 is a front view illustrating a second screen for modifying laundry information;
9 is a front view of a second screen illustrating a case in which one of washing information is selected in FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a front view illustrating a third screen capable of storing the modified information when any one of the information in FIGS. 8 and / or 9 is modified;
11 is a front view illustrating a fourth screen on which a user may change at least one of display methods, installation information, communication settings, and types of laundry objects of various displays;
12 is a front view illustrating a fifth screen displaying various types of information in a state where a washing machine is driven;
FIG. 13 is a front view illustrating an initial screen for selecting a preset washing course or allowing a user to directly select a washing object;
14 is a front view showing a sixth screen displaying a preset washing course;
FIG. 15 is a front view illustrating a seventh screen displaying recommended course or recommended laundry information according to weather; FIG.
FIG. 16 is a front view illustrating an eighth screen in which a user can select information displayed on an initial screen;
FIG. 17 is a front view of a ninth screen illustrating intelligent power grid information when the user selects the intelligent power grid in FIG. 16; FIG.
18 is a front view showing a first screen when a running course is included;
FIG. 19 is a front view illustrating a first screen displaying information of a corresponding course when any one running course course is designated in FIG. 18;
FIG. 20 is a front view illustrating a first screen when any one riding course in FIG. 18 is selected;
21 is a front view showing an initial screen showing at least one riding course;
22 is a perspective view of a washing apparatus according to another embodiment;
23 is a front view showing the initial screen of the dryer,
24 is a front view illustrating a first screen of a dryer when the laundry information is received from the washing machine;
FIG. 25 is a front view illustrating a first screen when one garment is removed from FIG. 24;
Fig. 26 is a front view showing a driving screen displaying various types of information when the dryer is driven;
FIG. 27 is a front view of a second screen illustrating a case in which a user directly selects cloth in FIG. 23.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view showing a washing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the washing apparatus 10 includes a cabinet 110 forming an appearance. The inside of the cabinet 110 may include a tub (not shown) for receiving the wash water and a drum (not shown) rotatably provided in the tub.

Meanwhile, the control panel 120 may be provided at a predetermined position of the cabinet 110, for example, the front surface. The user may select a washing course of the washing apparatus 10 through the control panel 120, modify various course information about washing, or recognize various kinds of information about the washing apparatus.

By the way, the conventional washing machines are provided with a control panel for the course selection unit for the course selection, a control unit for modifying the various course information for the course, and a display unit for displaying a variety of information while the washing machine is running do. As such, when the course selection unit, the operation unit, and the display unit are separately provided, a lot of time and cost may be required to assemble the control panel. Furthermore, a large number of buttons and lamps included in the course selection unit, the operation unit, and the display unit are disposed on the control panel, so that it is not easy for the user to drive the washing machine through proper operation. In addition, conventional washing machines are already released with one or more pre-set courses at the time of manufacture, such a preset course is possible for the user to change some conditions, but is not suitable for washing a mixture of different types of laundry objects There was discomfort. Therefore, in various embodiments of the present application, when the user washes the washing machine by simplifying the configuration of the control panel so as to be suitable for operation and mixing a plurality of laundry objects at the same time, the washing machine has a configuration capable of simple operation of the washing machine and various information display. Let's take a look at the device.

The control panel 120 of the washing apparatus 10 according to an embodiment may include a display 130 and a driving button 140 for starting the operation of the washing apparatus. The display 130 may be provided in the control panel 120 and may be provided as a touch panel type that allows the user to recognize various information and at the same time allow the user to select a washing course. Accordingly, the user may operate the display 130 to select a washing course of the washing apparatus 10 or to modify various course information about washing. In addition, the display 130 may display information about the washing apparatus 10 or information about the washing course while the washing apparatus is driven so that the user may recognize it. On the other hand, when the user selects the washing course can operate the driving button 140 to execute the drive of the washing machine. In this case, the washing apparatus 10 is driven according to the selected washing course.

Therefore, the washing apparatus 10 according to the exemplary embodiment includes a display 130 on the control panel 120, and the display 130 enables manipulation of the washing apparatus, modification of information, and display of information. However, even when the display is provided as described above, the washing machine may be easily operated by the user according to the change and / or arrangement of the screen implemented in the display, and may be difficult for the user to operate. Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described with respect to the switching and / or arrangement of the screen of the display so that the user can easily operate the washing machine and at the same time easily recognize a variety of information about the washing machine. On the other hand, the display described later will be described assuming that the user operates after putting the laundry object into the inside of the washing apparatus. However, of course, it can be appropriately changed to operate before putting the laundry object.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the display 130 only in FIG. 1.

The display 130 provides a variety of information to the user as described above, and allows the user to make various selections necessary for driving the washing apparatus based on the provided information. In addition, the user may store information on the course selected by the user and use the stored information when the washing apparatus is driven again later. In addition, it collects and provides information on the weather in the area where the laundry machine is installed, and may provide an optimized course according to the collected weather. In addition, energy information provided by the power company, for example, monthly electricity consumption and / or time-based electricity bills, etc. may be used to provide a course or driving time zone that can reduce energy consumption and electricity bills. Hereinafter, look at in detail.

Referring to FIG. 2, the display 130 may include a main screen 1000 or a first screen 1000 in which a type of a selectable laundry object and washing information about the selected laundry object and the selected laundry object are respectively displayed in a predetermined region. It may include. That is, the first screen 1000 may provide the user with as much information as necessary to drive the washing machine, and allow the user to select or modify the necessary information based on the provided information.

In detail, the first screen 1000 may include a first area 1100 that displays and selects a selectable type of laundry object. The first area 1100 provides the user with a type of laundry object to be washed by the user. The user may select a type corresponding to an object to be washed in the first area 1100. In the first area 1100, the type of the laundry object may be represented by a so-called 'icon' 1110, and further, the type may be expressed in letters under the icon. For example, as shown in the figure, a casual type tee may be represented by an icon 1110A shaped as a casual tee, and in the case of sports apparel, an icon 1110B shaped as a sporting apparel. It can be expressed as. Furthermore, each icon may be visually implemented to be hung on the clothesline 1112. When expressing the type of the laundry object by the icon as described above, there is an advantage that the user can easily recognize the type of the laundry object without reading the letters.

Meanwhile, although the icons 1110 may be displayed in a static state, the icons 1110 may be displayed as dynamic icons in this embodiment. For example, each icon 1110 may be provided as a dynamic icon that hangs on the clothesline 1112 instead of simply hanging on the clothesline 1112 to maintain a static state without movement. . In this way, when the dynamic icon is used, the user can easily recognize the icon and recognize the type of the icon compared to the non-moving icon, and can also provide information that the user can select the type of the laundry object.

On the other hand, as the living environment of the user changes, there is a general tendency that the type of the laundry object to be washed by the user using the washing apparatus increases. However, the type of laundry object displayed on the first area 1100 at a time may be limited by the size of the display 130. Therefore, it is necessary to enlarge the type of laundry object displayed on the first area 1100. For example, a scroll bar may allow a user to manipulate the scroll bar to identify a large number of laundry objects. In the present exemplary embodiment, the arrow-shaped moving icons 1114 are disposed at both sides of the first area 1100, and when the user selects the moving icon 1114, the object icons 1110 follow the clothesline 1112. Moving to the left or right, you can show a new laundry object.

Meanwhile, in the laundry machine according to an exemplary embodiment, the first screen 1000 of the display 130 may further include a second area 1200 (see FIG. 3) displaying the laundry object selected by the user. When the user selects the type of the object provided in the first area 1100, the type selected in the second area 1200 is displayed. In this case, the second region 1200 may have a predetermined shape, for example, a basket shape, as shown in the figure so as to more easily recognize the type selected by the user. That is, the type of clothing selected by the user is contained in the basket-shaped second region 1200 so that the user may easily know the selected clothing.

In addition, a process of selecting clothes in the first area 1100 is as follows. For example, when a user wishes to wash casual clothes, the user selects the casual icon 1110A of the first area 1100. In detail, the user may press the casual icon 1110A and drag it to the second area 1200. The casual icon 1210A moved to the second area 1200 is located in the second area 1200. 3 illustrates a state in which the casual icon 1210A is moved to the second area 1200 by pressing and dragging the casual icon 1110A of the first area 1100.

Referring to FIG. 3, a casual icon 1210A selected by a user is displayed in the second area 1200. In addition, an image in which the water 1220 is filled in the basket of the second area 1200 may be displayed to clearly show the selection of the casual clothes to the user. Accordingly, the user may recognize that the casual clothes are selected by recognizing that the water is filled in the washing apparatus and the casual clothes are stored in the washing apparatus. In addition, the user may move the laundry object included in the second area 1200 back to the first area 1100. That is, when the user selects the type of clothing and then excludes it again, the user presses the icon 1210A located in the second area 1200 and drags and moves the icon to the first area 1100 to remove the selected type again. It is also possible.

Meanwhile, when the user selects the casual icon 1110A, the casual icon 1110A of the first area 1100 may disappear. However, in the present embodiment, instead of deleting the casual icon 1110A of the first region 1100 to indicate that the casual icon 1110A has been selected in the first region 1100, the brightness and / or the saturation are relatively lowered so that the casual icon 1110A is selected. The icon 1110A may be dimmed. This may indicate that the user has already selected the casual icon 1110A.

The first screen 1000 according to the present exemplary embodiment may further include a third area 1300 that displays washing information about the selected laundry object when the user selects the laundry object. The third region 1300 may be divided into the second region 1200 and displayed. For example, although not shown in the drawings, in the case of displaying the second region 1200 in a basket shape, the third region may be provided outside the basket. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 3, both the second region 1200 and the third region 1300 may be provided inside the basket shape. In this case, the second region 1200 and the third region 1300 may be partitioned from each other.

In detail, the controller (not shown) of the washing apparatus 10 may automatically set washing information according to the type of the selected object included in the second area 1200, and display the washing information on the third area 1300. Can be. For example, the control unit sets washing information such as washing water temperature, washing water level, detergent amount, rinsing water level, rinsing water temperature, dehydration speed, dryness, drying temperature, washing time, remaining time, etc. according to the selected washing type. In this case, information such as washing water level, detergent amount, rinsing water level, dehydration speed, and the like may be set by knowing the amount of laundry together with the type of laundry. Therefore, when the user selects the clothing, the controller rotates the drum in one direction or in both directions for a predetermined time to detect the quantity of clothes, and sets a part of the washing information according to the detected quantity of clothes. Since a method for detecting a quantity by rotating the drum is already well known in the art to which the present invention pertains, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the third region 1300 displays washing time remaining, washing water temperature, rinsing water temperature, and dehydration rate. However, the number and type of the washing information displayed in the third area in FIG. 3 are merely described, for example, and the number and type of the washing information may be appropriately adjusted.

Meanwhile, the user may not select only one garment in the first area 1100, but may select one or more garments, that is, a plurality of garments. 4 is a first screen illustrating a case where a user selects a plurality of clothes.

Referring to FIG. 4, a user may select sports clothes 1210B and a towel 1210C together in addition to the casual clothes in the first area 1100. The process of selecting sports clothes and towels is similar to the case of selecting the casual clothes described above. That is, the user sequentially selects the sports clothing icon and the towel icon in the first area 1100 and drags the second area 1200 to the second area 1200 while the icon 1210A of the casual clothes is included in the second area 1200. You can move it. In this case, the second region 1200 includes a sports clothing icon 1210B and a towel icon 1210C. In addition, as the icon is added to the second region 1200, the water 1220 inside the basket shape may be gradually displayed. In this case, the water level inside the basket shape may be set to increase in proportion to the number of icons, or increase according to the washing level set according to the amount of water.

Meanwhile, when the user selects two or more clothes, the laundry information included in the third area 1300 may be appropriately modified and displayed according to the type of the laundry object added.

For example, if a user inputs about 5 kg of clothes into a washing machine and then selects the casual clothes by operating the display 130 according to the present embodiment, the control unit senses the input amount of the detected quantity, that is, 5 kg. It is determined that all of the casual clothes to set various washing information. However, if the user subsequently selects all three types by additionally selecting sports clothes and towels, the controller determines that the casual clothes, sports clothes, and towels each occupy one third of the detected quantity, and sets various washing information. Done.

In this case, when the type of the laundry object is increased from one to two or more, for example, three kinds, it is preferable that the washing information is modified accordingly. That is, in the case of casual clothes, the washing water temperature, the rinsing water temperature, the dehydration speed, and the like, the washing water temperature of the sports clothes or the towel, the rinsing water temperature, and the dehydration speed may be different. In this case, the controller may store in advance a variety of washing information (washing water temperature, rinsing water temperature, dehydration speed, etc.) according to the weight of the laundry object and the combination of the laundry object in the form of a table. Accordingly, the controller may select and set the appropriate washing information from the table according to the type and combination of the selected laundry object, and display the modified information on the third area 1300. Referring to FIG. 4, it can be seen that the remaining time and the spin speed are changed as sports clothes and towels are added as compared to FIG. 3.

Meanwhile, the user may modify the washing information displayed on the third area 1300. In the case of modifying the laundry information, it is possible to modify in two ways. First, the first method is a method of changing at least one of washing information displayed in the third area 1300 without changing the screen. The second method is a method of modifying washing information that is not displayed, including washing information displayed in the third area 1300 through screen switching. We will look at the first method, and we will discuss the second method with screen switching in detail later.

If necessary, the user may modify the washing information included in the third area 1300 and displayed. For example, when the dehydration speed is to be changed among the washing information shown in FIG. 4, the dehydration speed display area 1320 indicating the dehydration speed is pressed. When the user presses the area, the dehydration speed may be sequentially changed to high, medium, and low. Alternatively, although not shown in the drawing, when the user presses the area, a pop up screen is generated without changing the screen, and the pop up window is selected by the user including high, medium, and low. You can do that.

On the other hand, when the user selects two or more types of laundry objects, it is possible to select a type that is not suitable for washing with each other. For example, the user may first select jeans and then select underwear. In this case, the control unit may inform the user that it is not suitable for washing with each other. For example, FIG. 5 illustrates a screen for informing the user that the underwear may be damaged by the dripping of the jeans when the user selects the jeans and the underwear together. Referring to FIG. 5, when the user selects a type of laundry object which is not suitable for washing together, there may be color contamination due to a warning sentence 1800, for example, “jeans”. "stain from the jeans". Accordingly, the user may recognize that a combination not suitable for washing is selected by the phrase as described above, take out the underwear and the like from the washing apparatus again, and operate the display 130 to cancel the selection of the underwear. Alternatively, when the color contamination is not a problem, the user may start driving the washing apparatus 10 by operating the driving button 140 despite the warning message of the controller.

On the other hand, the washing object that the user puts into the washing apparatus may have a degree of contamination depending on the wear period, the weather at the time of wearing. In addition, depending on the type of cloth of the laundry object, the degree of drainage may vary when washing. As such, the washing information may be changed according to the information according to the washing object itself (also referred to as washing object information). Therefore, the first screen 1000 may further include a separate area for selecting information of the laundry object itself.

Referring back to FIG. 4, a fourth region 1400 may be provided at a predetermined position of the first screen 1000, for example, at least one of laundry information itself. For example, the fourth region 1400 may include a water drain selection area 1410 (color range) for selecting the degree of drainage and a pollution degree selection area 1420 (stain) for selecting the degree of contamination. have. Thus, the user can select the areas to select the degree of drainage and contamination. In this case, when the user presses the areas, the degree of drainage or the degree of contamination may be sequentially changed to heavy, normal, and light. Alternatively, although not shown in the drawing, when the user presses the areas, a pop up screen is generated without switching the screen, and the pop up window is selected by the user including heavy, normal, and light. You can do that. 6 shows a screen for selecting a pollution degree.

Referring to FIG. 6, when the user presses the pollution degree selection area 1420 on the screen of FIG. 4, a popup window 1422 including heavy, normal, and light may be generated. In this case, the 'normal' part may have a relatively low saturation or brightness to indicate that the 'normal' is already selected, and may be slightly blurred, and the 'light' and 'heavy' may be selected to indicate that it is selectable. It can be expressed relatively high. In this case, when the user selects the pollution degree as 'heavy', the pollution degree (stain) is corrected and displayed as 'heavy' as shown in FIG. 7. Color range according to the type of laundry can be modified in a similar manner, so repeated descriptions are omitted.

On the other hand, when the user manipulates the fourth region 1400 to control the degree of water drainage and the degree of contamination, this may be visually displayed to the user. For example, when the user changes the pollution degree from 'normal' to 'heavy', the icon of the clothing included in the second area 1200 may be changed according to the pollution degree. Referring to FIG. 7, as the user changes the pollution degree to 'heavy', it can be seen that the clothing icons 1210A, 1210B, and 1210C included in the second area 1200 have a lot of so-called stains to indicate that the pollution degree is severe. have. As such, when the icon included in the second area 1200 is changed, the user may see and recognize only the icon before confirming the various information by text or the like.

Hereinafter, a description will be given of the second method, that is, the method of modifying the laundry information through screen switching, from the above-described method of modifying the laundry information of the third region. The first screen illustrated in FIGS. 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 may further include a correction region or a fifth region 1500 to correct laundry information. For example, the fifth area 1500 may be marked as 'adjust' as shown in the figure. When the user wants to correct the laundry information displayed on the third area 1300 and the information not displayed on the third area, the fifth area 1500 is selected. In detail, when the user presses the fifth area 1500, the first screen 1000 may be converted to a second screen (see FIG. 8, 2000) in which the user may modify washing information.

8 shows a display showing a second screen 2000.

Referring to FIG. 8, the second screen 2000 displays washing information set according to the type of laundry object selected by the user, and further allows the user to modify the washing information. In detail, the second screen 2000 includes a plurality of areas 2100 as shown in the drawings, and each area includes various types of washing information, for example, washing water temperature, washing water level, detergent amount, pollution level, and degree of drainage. , Rinsing water temperature, rinsing water level, dehydration speed, etc. can be displayed. In the drawing, each information is shown as a 'normal' state, but this is just one example and may display washing information set according to the type of laundry object. For example, in the state shown in FIG. 8, when the user wants to change the washing temperature, the user may press 'normal' in the washing water temperature display area 2100A displaying the washing water temperature. When the user presses the 'normal' region, the washing water temperature may be sequentially changed to warm, normal, and cold. Alternatively, when the user presses the washing water temperature display area 2100A, the washing water temperature display area 2100A may be relatively expanded. 9 illustrates a case where the user selects the washing water temperature display area 2100A to change the washing water temperature. When the user presses the washing water temperature display area 2100A, the washing water temperature display area 2100A may be extended and displayed compared to other areas. In addition, regions of warm, normal and cold for selecting the wash water temperature may be displayed at once. Therefore, the user may select one of the warm, normal, and cold regions representing the wash water temperature to correct the wash water temperature.

In addition, when any one area is extended relative to another area by the user's selection, not only the selected area may be displayed but also a detailed description of the washing information may be included. For example, although not shown in the drawing, a detailed description of the washing water temperature may be further included when the user selects and expands the washing water temperature display area 2100A as shown in FIG. 9. That is, it may further include detailed description or information such as a suitable washing water temperature range according to the combination of cloth types selected by the user and a temperature range to be avoided according to the combination of the selected cloth types. Therefore, the user may modify the washing information more appropriately with reference to the above description.

Meanwhile, each of the screens described below, including the above-described second screen, may further include a 'back' area 2200 that may be switched to the previous screen, and further, except for the first screen. The display device may further include a 'home' area 2300 that may be converted into a screen. That is, when the user presses the 'back' area 2200, the screen may change to the previous screen, or when the user presses the 'home' area 2300, the user may switch to the first screen.

On the other hand, when the user changes the at least one washing information there is a need to store it. That is, when one or more washing information is changed by the user's need in the washing information automatically set by the controller, the user may later wash again by the changed washing information. Therefore, when the user modifies at least one piece of information in FIG. 8 or 9, a storage area 2400 that can be converted into a screen for storing the modified laundry information may be generated. That is, if the user does not modify any of the laundry information, the storage area 2400 is not generated. If the user modifies at least one of the laundry information, the storage area 2400 immediately after a predetermined time interval or at a predetermined time interval is displayed on the second screen. (2000). Accordingly, the user may select the storage area 2400 and switch to a third screen (see FIG. 10, 3000) capable of storing the modified laundry information. Meanwhile, the storage area 2400 may be created not only in FIGS. 8 and 9, but also in the case where the laundry information is modified without changing the screen in FIG. 4. That is, when the laundry information is modified in FIG. 4, a storage area may be directly generated on the first screen 1000.

FIG. 10 illustrates a display for displaying the third screen 3000 switched when the storage area is selected as described above.

Referring to FIG. 10, the third screen 3000 may include a course name area 3100 for displaying a user course name and a storage selection area 3200 for selecting whether to store the modified laundry information. . That is, when the user changes the at least one washing information as described above to the third screen, the course name area 3100 has a predetermined course name, for example, a name such as 'User 1'. Can be displayed. Such a name is a name recommended by the controller, and when the user wants to save it under the name, it is possible to select and store the storage selection area 3200.

However, when the user stores the modified laundry information, there may be a case in which the course name is desired. Accordingly, the third screen 3000 may be configured to allow the user to arbitrarily write or modify the course name. For example, the third screen 3000 may further include a name modification area 3300 for selecting whether to modify the course name. Accordingly, when the user presses the name modification area 3300, the course name area 3100 may be activated and a virtual keyboard (not shown) may be generated on the display 130 so that the name can be changed. Subsequently, the user may modify the name of the course name area 3100 using the virtual keyboard and press the storage selection area 3200 to save the course with the modified course name. On the other hand, the configuration of the region of the third screen 3000 as described above is merely described, for example, the region is appropriately modified to store the modified course, recommend the course name, and further modify the modified course name. Can be set.

As described above, the stored course can be easily checked by the user. That is, as shown in FIG. 10, the third screen 3000 may include a course checking area 1700 for checking a course stored by the user. That is, when the user selects the course confirmation area 1700, the third screen 3000 may be switched to a so-called course storage confirmation window (not shown) that allows the user to check the course stored by the user. In the course storage confirmation window, the user may check already stored courses and further select one of the stored courses. On the other hand, in the course storage confirmation window, the name of each course may be displayed as the name recommended by the controller as described above or as the name changed by the user's selection. The course checking area 1700 may be provided in each of the screens described below, including the first screen 1000 and the second screen 2000 described above.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the at least one washing information is modified and the 'back' area or the 'home' area is selected and the display is switched to the first screen 1000 again, the washing information displayed on the third area 1300 is It may be changed and displayed according to the modified information. In this case, when any one of the information displayed in the third area 1300 is modified, the modified information may be displayed. Alternatively, if the information is not displayed in the third area 1300 but is modified by the user, the modified information may be displayed instead of the information displayed in the third area 1300.

Since the display 130 of the washing apparatus according to the present embodiment displays various information, the information is displayed according to the user, for example, a background screen, a font form, a font size, an icon form, an icon size, and a dynamic icon. There are cases where you want to modify the movement type. In addition, it may be necessary to input the installation information for the washing machine into the washing machine, and when the washing machine includes a washing machine and a dryer, a communication setting for exchanging information between the washing machine and the dryer may be necessary. Furthermore, it is necessary to correct the type of the laundry object provided on the first screen described above, or add an icon of the laundry object when the type of the laundry object is insufficient. However, the type of the laundry object is also related to the installation information of the above-described laundry machine. In other words, the type of clothing worn by the user varies depending on the region or country where the laundry machine is installed. Therefore, when inputting the information on the area where the laundry machine is installed, it is necessary to allow the user to add or modify the type icon of the laundry object based on the input area information.

The first screen 1000 may further include a sixth area 1600 such that the user may change at least one of display methods, installation information, communication settings, and types of laundry objects of the various displays as described above. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 2, a 'setting' area may be included in a predetermined position of the first screen 1000. When the user selects the setting area 1600, that is, the sixth area 1600, the first screen 1000 allows the user to change at least one of display methods, installation information, communication settings, and types of laundry objects of various displays. The fourth screen 4000 may be switched to. 11 shows a display depicting a fourth screen 4000.

Referring to FIG. 11, as described above, the fourth screen 4000 includes a variety of courses and the like when washing is performed together with the display modification area 4100 that can change the display method, installation information, communication settings, and the like of various displays. It may include a description 4200 of the option. Accordingly, the user may select the display modification area 4100 on the fourth screen 4000 to change or add display methods, installation information, communication settings, or types of laundry objects of the various displays.

As described above, after the user inputs the laundry object, washing information is automatically set by selecting the laundry object through the display 130, or after modifying the laundry information by the user's selection, the user according to the laundry information. The washing machine can be commanded to run. For example, the user may press the driving button 140 to drive the washing machine. In this case, the display 130 may be switched to the fifth screen 5000 displaying driving information of the washing apparatus.

12 shows a display showing a fifth screen 5000.

Referring to FIG. 12, the fifth screen 5000 may display at least one of a type of selected laundry object, at least one washing information, and a remaining time. For example, as shown in the drawing, the remaining time, the type of the selected laundry object, the washing water temperature, the hemgum water temperature, the dehydration speed, and the current progression stroke may be displayed. Accordingly, the user may recognize information such as the current progress level, remaining time, etc. by the fifth screen 5000. In addition, when the driving information is displayed on the fifth screen 5000, the washing machine may be displayed to the user. For example, as shown in the drawing, the clothing icon may continue to move randomly or in a predetermined direction within the basket while the clothing icon is included in the basket shape. Furthermore, the water in the basket can be displayed to move together. Thus, the user can recognize the movement of the icon or the movement of water to recognize that the washing machine is currently running.

On the other hand, when the user uses the washing apparatus may occur when the user wants to wash using a course preset in the washing machine as in the prior art. Therefore, the display of the laundry machine according to the present embodiment may include a screen for selecting a conventional preset course.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an initial screen 900 for selecting a preset washing course or allowing a user to directly select a washing object. Here, the initial screen 900 may be formed of a screen that is initially displayed on the display 130 when the washing apparatus is turned on.

Referring to FIG. 13, the initial screen is a screen selection area 910 that can be switched to a screen for selecting at least one washing course set in advance, and a user who can switch to a screen where washing information is automatically set by selecting a type of a laundry object. The setting area 920 may be provided. Here, when the user selects the user setting area 920, the user may be switched to the first screen 1000 described above. Since the first screen 1000 has been described in detail, repeated description thereof will be omitted.

When the user selects the course selection area 910, at least one washing course and course information about each course are displayed in advance, and the screen is switched to a sixth screen 6000 for selecting one course. 14 is a diagram illustrating a sixth screen 6000.

Referring to FIG. 14, the sixth screen 6000 may include a course type display area 6100 indicating a type of a preset course and a course information display area 6200 displaying course information about a designated course.

The course type display area 6100 includes various preset courses, for example, a normal course, a speed course, a baby course, a delicate course, and a boiling course. ) And a steam course. The course is described by way of example, and the type and number of preset courses may be modified as appropriate.

The course information display area 6200 displays course information about a course designated by the user in the course type display area 6100. Here, the course information may be set similarly to the above-described washing information. For example, the course information may include washing water level, washing water temperature, rinsing water level, rinsing temperature, and dehydration rate. 14 shows an example of course information when a user designates a standard course. Meanwhile, the information included in the course information display area 6200 may be configured to be modifiable by a user's selection. For example, although not shown in the figures, when the user presses the 'wash water level' area, the wash water level is changed to 'high', 'normal' and 'low', or A separate popup window may be generated to adjust the washing water level. When the course information is modified in this way, the user may store the modified course information. Here, the storage may be performed similarly to FIG. 10 described above, and thus repetitive description thereof will be omitted.

The initial screen 900 may not only include the above-described course selection area 910 and the user setting area 920, but may additionally provide various information. For example, it may provide time, date and weather information of the area where the washing machine is installed, or provide information on the remaining amount when the washing machine has a function of storing detergents, softeners, bleaches, and the like. .

In addition, recently, when using energy-consuming products such as electrical appliances, instead of being unilaterally supplied with energy from an energy supply company, various types of information are provided from the energy supply company and based on this, the appropriate type of energy and energy use are provided. Development of a so-called 'intelligent electric power grid (smart grid)' that can choose the time, etc. is actively being made. In this case, the energy cost may vary depending on the type of energy, and even the same energy may vary depending on the time of use. Currently, some countries and some regions apply intelligent grids to real homes. Therefore, when the washing apparatus according to the present embodiment is provided in an area where the intelligent power grid is provided, the initial screen may display various types of information provided by the intelligent power grid, for example, energy consumption during a predetermined period and / or energy according to time zones. Information about costs and the like can be provided.

However, it can be seen that the above-mentioned weather information, information on the amount of detergent, and / or information according to the intelligent power grid are all made up of periodically or continuously updateable information at predetermined time intervals. Therefore, the initial screen 900 according to the present exemplary embodiment may display at least one of information which can be periodically or continuously updated at predetermined time intervals.

In addition, the user may select the information displayed on the initial screen 900. That is, the user can select necessary information by manipulating the display 130 such that only necessary information is displayed on the initial screen 900. It will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

Referring to FIG. 13 again, the initial screen 900 may include an update information display area 930 for displaying updateable information and a display availability selection area for switching to a screen for selecting information displayed in the update information display area 930. (App. Store) 980 may be provided.

For example, the update information display area 930 may include a date display area 940 that displays time and date. In addition, the update information display area 930 includes a weather information display area 950 for displaying weather information, a detergent amount display area 960 for displaying information about detergent amount, and an intelligent power grid display area for displaying information for intelligent power grid ( 970).

However, the time and date of the region where the laundry apparatus is installed among the information provided on the initial screen 900 may be configured to be basically provided to the user as shown in the drawing. That is, the date display area 940 displaying the time and date at all times may be basically provided regardless of the user's selection. In addition, the time and date information may be continuously displayed on at least one of the screens subsequent to the initial screen as well as the initial screen 900. Alternatively, the date display area 940 may be provided to be displayed on all screens including the initial screen 900.

On the other hand, the weather information display area 950 may provide at least one weather information for the area where the laundry machine is installed. For example, the weather information display area 950 may display information on temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, yellow sand, and the like as shown in FIG. 13. In addition, the intelligent power grid display area 970 may provide various information provided by an energy supply company in a region where a laundry machine is installed, for example, energy consumption for a predetermined period and / or energy cost according to a time zone. . The intelligent power grid display area 970 may also display various advertisements provided by an energy supply company. Furthermore, the detergent amount indicator 960 may provide information on the amount of detergent, softener, bleach, and the like remaining in the laundry machine.

However, when the user washes, there is a need to modify the conditions of the various washing information according to the weather information. For example, when it rains compared to a sunny day, the humidity in the air is relatively high, so it is advantageous to dry more afterwards to increase the dehydration rate to remove much of the laundry object. In addition, if the wind is relatively strong, it is advantageous to dry the clothes after washing, it is possible to lower the dehydration rate. After all, it is advantageous to wash by selecting the appropriate course and / or washing information according to the weather information of the region where the washing apparatus is installed.

On the other hand, when the intelligent power grid is implemented, the energy bill may vary according to the type of energy, and the energy bill may vary according to the time of use. For example, the energy fee used at night may be set lower than the energy used during the day. In this case, it is advantageous in the energy bill to drive the washing machine at a time when the energy bill is relatively cheap when driving the washing machine. Accordingly, the initial screen 900 may be switched to a seventh screen (recommended course screen) 7000 that provides at least one recommendation course or at least one recommendation laundry information according to weather information and / or intelligent grid information. (recommend) 990 'may be further provided.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a seventh screen 7000, that is, a recommended course screen.

Referring to FIG. 15, the seventh screen 7000 may include a recommendation course display area 7100 displaying at least one recommendation course and a recommendation laundry information display area 7200 displaying at least one recommendation laundry information. have.

The recommended course display area 7100 may display a suitable course in consideration of weather information or intelligent power grid information. For example, in the case of yellow dust, a course that enhances washing and rinsing performance may be recommended. In the rainy season, such as during a rainy season, a boiled course may be recommended in order to keep the clothes cleaner. In addition, a speed course that can reduce energy consumption can be recommended when driving at a time when energy costs are relatively high. Although FIG. 15 illustrates an example of recommending a boiling course in the rainy season, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the recommendation course may be appropriately modified according to weather information and / or intelligent power grid information.

Meanwhile, the recommendation laundry information display area 7200 may provide the recommendation laundry information so as to modify the laundry information appropriately according to the weather information and / or the intelligent power grid information. For example, when it rains compared to a sunny day, the humidity in the air is relatively high, it is recommended to increase the dehydration rate. In addition, if the wind is relatively strong, it is advantageous to dry the clothes after washing, it is recommended to lower the dehydration rate. The figure shows an example of recommending to increase the dehydration rate in the rain. In addition, the recommended laundry information may display the recommended washing time of the washing apparatus. As described above, when the energy fee varies according to the time zone according to the intelligent power grid, the control unit may display the recommended washing time to drive the washing machine in a relatively low time period. For example, as shown in the drawing, when the energy fee becomes low from 11 pm, the recommended washing time may be displayed to drive the washing machine at 11 pm. In this case, the user may wash the laundry according to the recommended washing time to reduce the energy charge.

Meanwhile, the user may change the type of information displayed on the update information display area 930 of the initial screen shown in FIG. 13, add other information, or delete the displayed information. To this end, the initial screen may further include a display availability selection area (App. Store) 980 that can be switched to a screen for selecting information displayed in the update information display area 930. That is, when the user selects the display selection area 980, the user is switched to the eighth screen 8000 where the user can select information, that is, the information selection screen 8000.

16 is a view illustrating an eighth screen, that is, an information selection screen 8000.

Referring to FIG. 16, a user may select information that can be updated periodically or continuously on the eighth screen 8000. For example, the user may download a program for displaying weather information, information on an intelligent power grid, information on a detergent amount, and an advertisement on the eighth screen 8000. The user may select a desired program, for example, a weather information program 8100 and download the program by pressing a down button. The downloaded program is installed on the initial screen 900 to display the corresponding information to the user.

Meanwhile, even after a user purchases a washing machine, various new washing courses for the washing machine may be developed by a manufacturer of the washing machine. Such a new washing course can be installed in a later washing machine, but it may be difficult to install in a product already released. Accordingly, the eighth screen 8000 may display a course program 8200 in which the user can download a new washing course. For example, if a user downloads and installs the course program, the course program may periodically or continuously contact the washing machine manufacturer's server or the like to check whether there is a new wash course that can be installed. If there is a new laundry course that can be installed on the server of the laundry machine manufacturer, the course program can download and install the new course automatically or by the user's choice.

In addition, the manufacturer of the washing machine may add various functions by continuously upgrading the version of the operating system provided in the control panel 120 of the washing machine. Accordingly, the eighth screen 8000 may display an operating program 8300 for allowing a user to upgrade the operating system. For example, when a user downloads and installs the operating program, the operating program may periodically or continuously contact the washing machine manufacturer's server to check whether there is an upgraded operating system that can be installed. If there is an upgraded operating system that can be installed on a server of a laundry machine manufacturer, the operating program may download and install the upgraded operating system automatically or by a user's choice.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 13, when the user installs the intelligent power grid program and the initial screen 900 displays the intelligent power grid information, the user may modify the information displayed on the intelligent power grid display area 970. For example, as described above, the intelligent power grid information may include information on energy consumption and / or energy cost according to a time period for a predetermined period. In addition, the energy consumption for a predetermined period may be provided monthly, date. In this case, the user may select the intelligent power grid display area 970 to switch to the ninth screen 9000 for selecting the intelligent power grid information, for example, the intelligent power grid screen 9000.

17 is a diagram illustrating a ninth screen 9000, that is, an intelligent power grid screen 9000.

Referring to FIG. 17, the ninth screen 9000 may display a type of intelligent power grid information that may be displayed, and may display a display method when one of the information is selected. For example, the intelligent power grid information that can be displayed on the upper part of the ninth screen 9000 and the type display area 9100 is displayed, and when the user selects any one of the above information, the lower part of the ninth screen 9000 is displayed in advance. The selected information may be displayed in the view display area 9200 in detail. That is, the display area 9200 may serve to show in advance how the information is represented on the initial screen 900 when selecting information. Therefore, when the user selects the information in the type display area 9100, the user may check the information display method in the preview display area 9200 and complete the selection.

On the other hand, when the user washes, the type of washing object and / or the setting of the washing information does not change greatly for a predetermined period and may have a predetermined pattern. For example, in the case of newly married couples, the clothes of husband and wife will be the main washing objects until a baby is born, and baby clothes may be added if a baby is born. In addition, when the baby is born, the temperature of the wash water and / or the temperature of the rinsing water may be set relatively high to keep the baby clothes clean. That is, when the user uses the washing apparatus, the washing pattern including the type of washing object and / or washing information may be kept constant for a predetermined time. Therefore, when the user washes, it may be very cumbersome for the user to select the washing object and modify the washing information every time. As described above, when the user modifies the washing information, it is possible to store the user course in order to provide the user with more convenience when operating the washing apparatus. However, the user course can be stored only when the user modifies the washing information that is automatically set, and there is an inconvenience that the user course is not stored unless the user accidentally selects the storage.

In order to solve the above problems, the washing apparatus according to the embodiment to be described below automatically stores a combination of washing objects that the user has performed once as a 'keeping course'. This course is different from the above-described user course and its main purpose. That is, the user course has a main purpose of storing the modified laundry information when the washing information is modified by the user's selection when the washing course is modified. Its main purpose is to provide convenience. Hereinafter, an exemplary embodiment of a display displaying a running course will be described with reference to the drawings. Repetitive description of the same configuration as the above-described embodiment and the display is omitted. Here, the same configuration includes the type and definition of a screen and the type and definition of an area according to the screen.

18 shows a first screen (main screen) 100 displaying a user's performance course.

Referring to FIG. 18, when the user selects casual clothes, sports clothes, and towels as described in FIG. 4, the combination of the laundry objects is automatically stored as one of the running courses. Such a running course is displayed on the first area 110 of the first screen 100.

For example, if the user selects casual clothes, sports clothes and towels during the operation of the previous washing machine and finishes the driving of the washing machine, the training course for the combination is automatically generated even if the washing information is not modified. Therefore, if the user later turns on the washing machine again, the training course including casual clothes, sports clothes and towels will be labeled as 'Spotless clean' as shown in the figure. Can be. Such a running course name may be automatically set by the controller for the combination of the laundry object when the user finishes driving the washing machine, or may be named by the user's selection among a plurality of recommended names. In addition, the running course may be visually displayed as a kind of bag, and icons corresponding to the combined object may be displayed as being included in the inside of the bag. Here, the bag is displayed to be transparent so that the icons included therein are visible. In addition, as shown in the figure, each icon may be displayed by overlapping predetermined portions in order. Of course, the course can be displayed as a dynamic icon as in the above-described embodiment.

On the other hand, the specific washing information of the running course depends on the user's choice during the operation of the previous washing machine. For example, if the user selects casual clothes, sports clothes, and towels and does not modify the automatically set laundry information, the jockey course includes the above combination and the wash information of the jockey course includes automatically set wash information. Done. In addition, even if the user selects casual clothes, sports clothes, and towels, and corrects the washing information, but does not save the user's course, the jockey course includes the above combination. It will be included. On the other hand, if the user selects the casual clothes, sports clothes and towels, modify the laundry information and save the modified laundry information as a user course, the jockey course includes the above combination and the wash information of the jockey course is modified It will include laundry information.

If the user continues to use the washing machine, the number of running courses increases, and the order may be a problem when the plurality of running courses are displayed in the first area 110. In the present embodiment, when the number of running courses increases to two or more, that is, to a plurality, the display can be displayed centering on the frequency of use in the display order. For example, the riding course having the highest frequency of use may be displayed in the center of the first region 110, and then arranged from the center to the left and right according to the frequency of use. To this end, the control unit may store information on whether the laundry is washed by a combination of new laundry objects or when the washing machine is driven by selecting an existing training course when the washing machine finishes driving. Frequency can be accumulated and stored. On the other hand, the first area 110 can display not only the course but also the type of individual laundry objects as in the above-described embodiment. Such display may be a dynamic icon as described above.

However, there is a case where the user wants to obtain detailed information about the running course before the user selects the running course. In this case, the user may obtain detailed information by designating the riding course of the first region 110. Here, the case of 'selecting' a course of the first area 110 may be defined as pressing and dragging an icon of the first area. The case of 'designating' a course of the first area is simply an icon of the first area. It can be defined as pressing. Therefore, when the user presses and specifies the riding course displayed in the first area 110, detailed information of the designated riding course may be provided. Fig. 19 shows a state in which information on a running course is provided.

Referring to FIG. 19, when the user designates 'Spotless clean' during the running course, a separate pop-up window 112 is generated in the first area 110 without switching the screen, and thus information on the designated running course. May be provided. In this case, the information about the running course may include at least one of information on the object to be washed (type, number, etc. of the object to be washed) and washing information. Since the laundry information has been described above in the above-described embodiment, repeated description thereof will be omitted. For example, the pop-up window may be provided with the temperature of the wash water, the temperature of the rinsing water and the dehydration rate. Of course, the number and / or type of information provided in the pop-up window may be appropriately adjusted.

20 is a diagram illustrating a case in which the user selects one of the running courses.

Referring to FIG. 20, when the user selects any one of the jockey courses, for example, the above-described 'very clean' course, icons corresponding to the types of laundry objects included in the course are displayed on the second area 120. Will be located. In this case, it may be visually displayed to more clearly show that the user selects the course. For example, when a user presses an icon of a course, and moves it to the second area 120, the bag of the course is opened and the icons included in the course may be dynamically displayed to fall to the second area 120. FIG. have. This dynamic movement is merely described by way of example, and of course, it can be expressed in various modifications.

Meanwhile, when the user selects one of the running courses, at least one washing information of the selected running course may be displayed in the third area 130. Since the laundry information included in the jogging course has been described above with reference to FIG. 18, repeated description thereof will be omitted. In addition, various areas including the fourth area 140, the fifth area 150 (the correction area), the storage area, the setting area 160, and various screens including the second to ninth screens are described above. Since it is similar to the embodiment, repetitive description is omitted.

Meanwhile, the display of the laundry machine according to the present embodiment may also include the initial screen 900 of the above-described embodiment. Since the initial screen 900 has been described above in the above-described embodiment, a repetitive description will be omitted and will be described based on differences.

21 is a diagram illustrating an initial screen of the display according to the present embodiment.

As described above, the present embodiment includes a first screen 100 for displaying and selecting a course of execution performed by a user. However, the initial screen 900 is a screen that is first implemented on the display when the washing apparatus is turned on. Therefore, when the user's running course is displayed on the initial screen, the user can operate the washing machine more conveniently. For example, by checking the riding course displayed on the initial screen of the user, the type of the riding course can be checked and can be immediately selected.

Referring to FIG. 21, the initial screen 900 displays a screen for selecting a running course of a user, that is, a user setting area 920 that can be switched to a first screen (main screen) and at least one running course. An odd performance course display area 925 may be provided. Furthermore, the initial screen 900 may be provided with a course selection area 910 that can be switched to a screen for selecting at least one washing course set in advance. When the user selects the user setting area 920, the initial screen 900 is switched to the first screen 1000 described above. Since the first screen 1000 has been described above, repetitive description thereof will be omitted.

Meanwhile, the running course display area 925 displays at least one running course that has already been performed by the user. In the figure, three running courses are shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the number of displayed courses can be appropriately modified. By the way, the user may use the washing machine for a long time to generate a running course more than the number of running courses that can be displayed in the running course display area 925. In this case, the controller may store the frequency of use and the date and time of use for each of the course of execution in advance, and display the course of course in the display area of the course of execution according to the order of high use or recently used order.

However, when the user washes, the combination of the laundry objects may correspond to one of the riding courses displayed in the riding course display area 925. In this case, it is convenient for the user to select the user setting area 920 to switch to the first screen 1000 so that the user can select and run the washing course directly on the initial screen rather than washing the riding course. Do. Therefore, when the user selects one of the running courses displayed on the running course display area 925 of the initial screen 900, the controller may drive the washing machine according to the selected running course. That is, in this case, even if the user does not press the drive button 140 of the control panel 120, the washing machine can be directly driven by selecting the driving course.

22 shows a laundry machine according to another embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 22, the washing apparatus 10 may include a washing machine 20 for washing and a dryer 30 for drying. The washing machine 20 and the dryer 30 of this embodiment include a display 130 according to the above-described embodiments. Therefore, in the following description, the same configuration as that of the display of the above-described embodiments will be omitted, and the description will be given based on differences.

In this case, the user generally performs the washing in the washing machine 20, then removes the clothes from the washing machine and moves to the dryer 30 to perform drying. By the way, in the case where the clothes which have been washed in the washing machine 20 are moved to the dryer 30 and dried, it is very inconvenient for the user to set the drying course of the dryer 30 according to the type of clothes. In particular, before the user drives the washing machine 20, it is very inconvenient to select the type of laundry object as described above, and then to select clothes from the dryer 30 again. Therefore, the laundry apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment eliminates the inconvenience as described above through the exchange of information between the washing machine 20 and the dryer 30. For example, when the laundry is finished in the washing machine 20, information about the laundry object and washing information included in the washing machine 20, for example, information on the weight, type, dehydration speed, etc. of the laundry object, is provided. Can be sent to. Therefore, the user does not need to perform operations such as selecting a type of laundry again when driving the dryer 30, and the controller of the dryer 30 automatically runs the course according to the information transmitted from the washing machine 20. Can be set. Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described in detail.

23 shows the initial screen 90 of the dryer 30.

Referring to FIG. 23, when the dryer 30 is turned on, the display 130 of the dryer 30 implements the initial screen 90. The initial screen 90 of the dryer 30 includes an information transmission area 92 for selecting whether to transmit information from the washing machine 20 and an object selection area 94 for selecting an object to be dried by the user. can do.

When the user wants to move the clothes which have been washed in the washing machine 20 to the dryer 30 as it is or is partially excluded, the information transmission area 92 may be selected. In this case, it is convenient for the user to automatically set the course by receiving information of the washing machine rather than selecting or setting the course of the dryer again. When the user selects the information transmission area 92, the user switches to the first screen 80 where information transmission is performed from the washing machine 20.

24 is a diagram illustrating a first screen 80 of the dryer.

Referring to FIG. 24, the first screen 80 may display that information is transmitted from the washing machine 20. For example, the information may be displayed on the first area 82 of the first screen 80 as 'You've got the information from Washer !!'. The user may recognize that the information is transmitted by recognizing the display text. Upon receiving the washing information and / or the washing information from the washing machine 20, the type of the drying object is displayed on the second area 84 of the first screen 80. FIG. 24 illustrates an example in which information is transmitted from the washing machine to display casual clothes, sports clothes, and towels on the second area 84. In addition, the first screen 80 may display the drying course information according to the object to be dried on the third area 86. The dry course information may include, for example, at least one of course progress time 87, hot air intensity 88, and hot air temperature 89.

On the other hand, when the user finishes the washing in the washing machine 20 and dry using the dryer 30, all the objects of the washing machine 20 may be removed without moving some clothes to the dryer 30. For example, heat-sensitive clothing, such as sports clothing, can be dried with natural ventilation instead of drying with a dryer. Therefore, the user may exclude some objects from the display 130 of the dryer even when the washing machine 20 receives the laundry information and / or the laundry information from the washing machine 20.

In more detail, the user may press an icon of the clothing to be excluded from the clothing icon displayed in the second area 84, for example, a sports clothing icon, and drag it to the outside of the second area 84 or to the outside of the basket shape. have. FIG. 25 illustrates a state in which the user excludes sports clothes in FIG. 24. On the other hand, if the sports clothing is excluded from the second area 84, the type of the drying object is reduced, so that the drying information displayed on the third area 86 may be automatically corrected by the controller. The drying information displayed in the third region 86 of FIG. 25 is different from the drying information displayed in the third region 86 of FIG. 24.

On the other hand, the user may need to add a dry object as well as exclude the dry object. That is, there may be a case in which drying is performed by further including other clothes in the laundry after washing in the washing machine. Therefore, the first screen 80 may further include an additional area 85 to which a dry object can be added. That is, when the user selects the additional area 85, the type of the object to be dried may be displayed on the first area 82. In this case, the object to be dried may be displayed in the form of an icon in the first region 82 similar to FIG. 2 described above. The arrangement and configuration of the icon in the first area 82, the method of selecting the icon in the first area 82 and moving it to the second area 84 are described with reference to the above-described embodiments including FIGS. 2 to 4. Similarly omitted.

When the drying object is selected as described above, the user may start driving the dryer 30 by pressing the driving button 140. FIG. 26 illustrates a driving screen 70 that provides at least one piece of drying information when the dryer is driven.

Referring to FIG. 26, the driving screen 70 may display at least one of a selected type of drying object, at least one drying information, and a remaining time. For example, as shown in the figure, the remaining time, the type of the selected drying object, the hot air intensity, the hot air temperature, and the current travel stroke may be displayed. Therefore, the user can recognize the current progress, the remaining time, and the like by the driving screen 70. In addition, when the driving information is displayed by the driving screen 70, the user may be displayed that the dryer is currently being driven. For example, as shown in the drawing, the clothing icon may continue to move randomly or in a predetermined direction within the basket while the clothing icon is included in the basket shape. Furthermore, in order to visually indicate that hot air and / or air is supplied, the wind shape may be displayed, and the wind shape may be displayed to move. Therefore, the user can recognize the movement of the icon or the movement of the wind to recognize that the dryer is currently running.

Meanwhile, when the user selects the object selection area 94 in FIG. 23, the screen is switched to a screen in which the user can directly select an object to be dried. FIG. 27 illustrates a second screen 60 in which a user can directly select a construction object.

Referring to FIG. 27, the second screen 60 of the dryer is similar to the first screen 1000 of FIGS. 2 and 3 described above. That is, the second screen 60 displays a first area 62 that can display and select a type of drying object that can be selected, a second area 64 that displays a drying object selected by the user, and drying information about the selected drying object. The third region 66 may be provided. The description of each region is similar to that of changing the laundry object to dry object and washing information to dry information in the above description of FIGS.

Meanwhile, in order to exchange information between the washing machine and the dryer, the washing machine and the dryer may be wired or wirelessly exchange information. In the case of exchanging information wirelessly, information may be exchanged through, for example, Wi-Fi. Such a device for exchanging information is already well known, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

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And a display having an initial screen for displaying at least one of periodically or continuously updateable information at predetermined time intervals and selecting whether to display the information. The method of claim 1,
And the initial screen includes an update information display area for displaying the updateable information and a display availability selection area for switching to a screen for selecting information displayed on the update information display area. The method of claim 2,
The update information display area includes a date display area for displaying a time and a date, wherein the date display area is continuously displayed on at least one of the subsequent screens after the initial screen. The method of claim 3,
The update information display area further includes at least one of a weather information display area for displaying weather information, a detergent amount display area for displaying information on the amount of detergent, and an intelligent power grid display area for displaying information on the intelligent power grid. Laundry machine. The method of claim 4, wherein
The intelligent power grid information includes at least one of energy consumption for a predetermined period of time of the laundry machine, energy costs according to time zones, and advertisements. The method of claim 4, wherein
The initial screen may further include a recommendation area that can be switched to a recommendation course screen on which at least one recommendation course or at least one recommendation laundry information is displayed according to the information displayed on the update information display area. The method of claim 6,
The washing machine, characterized in that the recommended course or the recommended laundry information is displayed according to the intelligent grid information or weather information. The method of claim 7, wherein
The laundry recommending washing information comprising a washing time recommended washing of the washing machine in accordance with the intelligent power grid information.

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