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    WASHING MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING IT A washing machine control system and a method of controlling the same are provided. Washing machine control system includes a marking unit that includes a marking storage unit that stores model information; and a transmitter and receiver unit that transmits model information based on a mobile device being tagged. The washing machine control system also includes a mobile device that includes a marking communication module that receives the marking-based model information from the marking unit; an internet module that receives, from a server, information about a plurality of operating courses associated with the model information; a display that displays information; and a control unit which controls the display to display a course of operation list comprising the plurality of courses of operation.
    公开号:BR102014008181B1
    申请号:R102014008181-0
    申请日:2014-04-04
    公开日:2022-01-25
    发明作者:Mikyung HA；Junpil PARK；Byunggee Sung
    申请人:Lg Electronics, Inc；
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    专利说明:

    FIELD
    [0001] The present disclosure relates to a washing machine control system and a method of controlling the same. FUNDAMENTALS
    [0002] In general, clothing processing devices include a washing machine, a dryer, and a washing machine with a dryer function.
    [0003] In order to remove pollutants from clothing such as clothing, clothing and bedding with water and detergent and a mechanical operation, a washing machine is a device that performs a process such as washing, rinsing and dewatering. Such washing machines are classified into a washing machine of the top-load type rotating a drum in which the laundry is placed on a vertical axis and a washing machine of the front-load type rotating a drum in which the clothing is placed on a horizontal axis.
    [0004] The dryer is a device which dries the laundry to be dried by applying hot air to the laundry to be dried and which inserts the laundry to be dried in a rotating drum and which dries the laundry by applying air hot or cold air inside the drum.
    [0005] The washing machine with a dryer function has both a washing function and a dry function and is a device that inserts laundry like garments into a rotating drum and which selects a desired function and which performs washing or drying .
    [0006] Nowadays, in order to easily carry out washing machine use and diagnosis, a method of providing a guide is important. A discussion of a method of easily using and diagnosing the washing machine using a mobile device that a user carries, regardless of washing machine model, is required. RESUME
    [0007] According to an innovative aspect of the subject described in this specification it can be incorporated into a washing machine control system which includes a washing machine which includes a marking unit which includes a marking storage unit which stores model information; and a transmitting and receiving unit that transmits model information based on a mobile device being tagged; and a mobile device that includes a marking communication module that receives model information based on the marking from the marking unit; an internet module that receives, from a server, information about a plurality of operating courses associated with the model information; a display that displays information; and a control unit which controls the display to display a course of operation list comprising the plurality of courses of operation.
    [0008] These and other modalities may each optionally include one or more of the following features. The mobile device also includes an insertion unit which allows selection of at least one of the plurality of operating courses in the operating course list. The control unit controls the display to display a request to mark the marking communication module with the marking unit in response to at least one of the plurality of courses of operation being selected. The control unit transmits information about the selected course of operation to the washing machine in response to the marking communication module being marked with the marking unit.
    [0009] The washing machine also includes an output device which produces an indication that information about the course of operation has been received in response to the marking unit receiving information about the course of operation. The washing machine performs an action based on information about the course of operation in response to the marking unit receiving information about a selected course of operation. The display shows a description of a selected course of operation. The mobile device also comprises a loudspeaker which produces an audible signal in response to the dialing communication module being dialed by the dialing unit.
    [00010] The display shows an indication that the Marking Unit and Marking Communication Module are communicating. Model information includes at least a manufacturing company, a model name of the washing machine, or information about whether the washing machine is able to communicate. The washing machine control system also includes a controller which determines that information about a course of operation has been stored in the tag storage unit based on the washing machine being turned on. The control unit determines to receive the operating course list from the server based on the model information.
    [00011] According to another innovative aspect of the subject described in this specification it can be incorporated into a method of controlling a washing machine control system which includes the actions of executing a course selection mode; in response to running the course selection mode, determine that a markup communication module is activated; receiving model information representing a model of a washing machine marking the washing machine; connect to a server; in response to connecting to the server, receiving information about a plurality of courses of operation associated with the model information from the server; and displaying a course of operation list comprising the plurality of courses of operation.
    [00012] These and other modalities may each optionally include one or more of the following features. Actions also include receiving a selection from at least one of the plurality of courses of operation; and displaying a request to dial the washing machine in response to at least one of the plurality of courses of operation being selected. The action of receiving selection of at least one of the plurality of courses of operation includes displaying a description of the course of operation selected in response to at least one of the plurality of courses of operation being selected. Actions also include transmitting information about the selected course of operation to the washing machine.
    [00013] Actions also include receiving, by the washing machine, information about a course of operation selected from the plurality of courses of operation and performing a washing operation based on information about the course of operation. The action of receiving model information includes displaying communication information while the model information is being received. Model information includes at least a manufacturing company, a washing machine model name, a course currently downloaded to the washing machine, or information about whether the washing machine is able to communicate. The action of receiving model information includes determining to receive the operating course list from the server based on the model information. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
    [00014] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating constituent elements of an example washing machine control system;
    [00015] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a structure of an example washing machine of a washing machine control;
    [00016] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating constituent elements of an example washing machine of a washing machine control;
    [00017] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a structure of an example mobile device of a washing machine control;
    [00018] FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating constituent elements of an example mobile device of a washing machine control system;
    [00019] FIGS. 6 to 10 are diagrams illustrating example operation of washing machine control systems;
    [00020] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example method of controlling a washing machine control system;
    [00021] FIG. 12 is a message flow diagram illustrating an example of a washing machine control system communication process. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
    [00022] FIG. 1 illustrates constituent elements of an example washing machine control system.
    [00023] Referring to FIG. 1, a washing machine control may include a washing machine 1 including a marking unit including a marking storage unit that stores model information and a transmit and receive unit that transmits model information when a device mobile is marked and a mobile device 2 including a marking communication module which receives the template information when it is marked with a marking unit; an internet module that receives, from a server, information about a plurality of operating courses associated with the model information; a display that displays various information; and a control unit which controls the display to display a course of operation list comprising the plurality of courses of operation.
    [00024] The washing machine 1 may include a marking unit 140. The marking unit 140 includes a marking storage unit which stores model information when the mobile device is marked and a transmitting and receiving unit which transmits the model information.
    [00025] Mobile device 2 can communicate with washing machine 1. When mobile device 2 is tagged with tag unit of washing machine 1, mobile device 2 can communicate with washing machine 1 using a communication device that can perform data communication.
    [00026] Mobile device 2 may include a display and may receive data from washing machine 1 and visually display the data on the display. The mobile device 2 can display a course of operation list including a plurality of courses of operation corresponding to the model information of the washing machine with the display and display an interface in which a user can select a course of operation.
    [00027] When the mobile device 2 receives information about the model of the washing machine 1, the mobile device 2 can determine itself to a course mode of operation based on the information of the execution model.
    [00028] Mobile device 2 can communicate with an external server 3. Server 3 can store information about washing machine 1. Mobile device 2 can request a course of operation list corresponding to model information received from the machine from washing machine 1 to server 3 and receive the operating course list from server 3. In some embodiments, mobile device 2 and server 3 can communicate using, for example, an Inter-Intergrated Circuit (I2C) bus. .
    [00029] FIG. 2 illustrates a structure of an example washing machine of a washing machine control system.
    [00030] Referring to FIG. 2, the washing machine 1 may include a liner defining an external appearance and a rotating drum provided within the liner to receive laundry such as garments. On an inner circumferential surface of the drum, an elevator is provided, and when the drum rotates, the elevator can move the garments up and down.
    [00031] The liner may have a garment insertion opening to be opened to insert the garment into the drum at the front. On an upper part of a front surface of the liner, a display device 120, which is one of the output units that displays various information about an operating state of the washing machine, can be arranged. In some embodiments, display device 120 may include a light source such as a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and a Light Emitting Diode (LED) that displays washing machine control information.
    [00032] In the garment insertion opening, a door 110 can be installed. Door 110 can open and close a garment insertion opening, which is an inlet that inserts laundry into the drum. Port 110 can be manually manipulated by a user or it can be operated by electronic control. Port 110 can be swivel connected to the casing.
    [00033] On the front of the cladding, at least one button 130 may be arranged. As shown in FIG. 2, button 130 is a mechanical button to be manipulated by a user's touch, but button 130 is not limited thereto, and button 130 may include a tactile keyboard and recognize a touch. Button 130 may correspond to a control that operates the washing machine.
    [00034] FIG. 3 illustrates constituent elements of an example washing machine of a washing machine control system.
    [00035] Referring to FIG. 3, the washing machine of the washing machine control system may include a marking unit 240 including a marking storage unit that stores model information and a transmitting and receiving unit 244 that transmits model information when the mobile device is checked.
    [00036] A controller 210 can control washing machine operation. Controller 210 may transmit and receive a control signal to and from various elements of the washing machine. Controller 210 may transmit a signal to other elements of the washing machine to control the other elements.
    [00037] In order to process data, controller 210 may control display device 230 to display data stored in memory 220 or may execute a program stored in memory 220.
    [00038] Memory 220 may include high speed random access memory (RAM). Memory 220 may include non-volatile memory such as in at least one magnetic disk storage device, a flash memory device, or other non-volatile solid-phase memory devices. In some embodiments, memory 220 may include readable storage medium.
    [00039] In some embodiments, the memory 220 may include an electronically erasable and programmable read-only memory (EEP-ROM). The EEP-ROM can write and erase information by the controller 210. When the power is off, even if the power supply is interrupted, the EEP-ROM can be a storage device that does not erase, but keeps information stored in it.
    [00040] Memory 220 may store various programs or data by interconnecting with controller 210. A program stored in memory 220 may be executed by controller 210.
    [00041] Controller 210 can store washing machine model information in memory 220. Controller 210 can control various washing machine operations. When the marking unit 240 receives information about a selected course of operation, the washing machine can perform operation based on the information about the received course of operation. For example, the washing machine controller 210 may perform washing machine operation based on a user-selected course of operation, which the marking unit 240 receives.
    [00042] When the marking unit 240 and the mobile device perform communication, the controller 210 can determine whether communication is currently running or whether communication has been performed properly. When communication between the mobile device and the washing machine has been properly performed, the controller 210 can control the display unit 230 to display that communication between the mobile device and the washing machine has been properly performed.
    [00043] When the marking unit 240 receives information about a course of operation, the washing machine may include display unit 230 representing that information about a course of operation has been properly received. The display unit 230 may include various means that produce a signal, such as a display device that produces a visual signal and a speaker that produces an audible signal.
    [00044] When the power to the washing machine is on, the controller 210 can determine whether information about a course of operation has been stored in the marking storage unit 242. When an event occurs according to a constant cycle or when an event occurs, controller 210 can determine whether marking unit 240 has received information about a course of operation from the mobile device.
    [00045] When the controller 210 can determine that the marking unit 240 has received information about a course of operation, the controller 210 can control the washing machine based on the information received about a course of operation.
    [00046] Marking unit 240 may store model information for marking storage unit 242. Model information may be washing machine identification information. Model information can include at least a production company, a washing machine model name, a course currently downloaded to the washing machine, and information about whether the washing machine is able to communicate.
    [00047] Marking unit 240 can communicate with an external device with a module that can perform Near Field Communication (NFC). The external device may be a mobile device including a mobile terminal. Marking device 240 can communicate with an external device. The marking unit 240 may include the marking storage unit 242 which stores data and the transmitting and receiving unit 244 which communicates with the outside. The marking unit 240 can perform NFC.
    [00048] Marking unit 240 can store washing machine model information 1. The model information can include a production company and a washing machine model name and information about whether the washing machine is able to communicate.
    [00049] NFC can operate with a simple dial operation. In NFC, data can be processed and transmitted and received with a desired method. NFC can be used on multiple devices, and when entire terminals including an NFC module match a data specification, data can be synchronized.
    [00050] NFC can be used generally within a communication distance of less than ten centimeters. As NFC has a short communication distance, personal information may be less likely to be leaked. When an NFC function is activated, the marking unit 240 can read or write data through a marked device.
    [00051] The marking unit 240 can transmit model information to the mobile device. The marking unit 240 can receive information about a course of operation from the mobile device. Marking unit 240 may receive a signal from controller 210 and store and transmit and receive data to correspond thereto.
    [00052] FIG. 4 illustrates a structure of an example mobile device 400 of a wash control system.
    [00053] Mobile device 400 may be a folding-type, bar-type, rotating-type, or sliding-type mobile device. FIG. 4 illustrates an example of a bar-type mobile device with a tactile front surface display.
    [00054] Referring to FIG. 4, the mobile device 400 of the washing control system may include a communication device that receives model information and a display 451 that displays various information when dialing with a marking unit of the washing machine.
    [00055] As tactile keyboards are superimposed on a layered structure, a 451 display can operate like a touch screen and receive touch information from a user.
    [00056] Loudspeaker 453a can be provided in the form of a receiver or a loudspeaker. A camera 421a may be provided in a form suitable for photographing an image or a moving image of a user. A 453b microphone may be provided in a form suitable for receiving input from a user's voice and other sounds.
    [00057] Mobile device 400 may include at least one insertion unit. For example, mobile device 400 may include first through third input buttons 430a, 430b, and 430c. From a functional point of view, the first to third input buttons 430a, 430b and 430c are elements for entering an instruction such as communication, mouse point movement, screen scrolling, start and end.
    [00058] FIG. 5 illustrates constituent elements of an example mobile device of a washing machine control system.
    [00059] Referring to FIG. 5, a mobile device of a washing control system may include a control unit 310 that executes various controls, a storage unit 320 that stores various programs or data by interconnecting with the control unit 310, a communication device 330 that receives model information from the washing machine and a 340 display that displays various information.
    [00060] Control unit 310 can control the operation of the mobile device. In order to process data, control unit 310 may control display 340 to display data stored in storage unit 320 or may execute a program stored in storage unit 320.
    [00061] Control unit 310 may store model information in which communication device 330 receives, information about at least one course of operation, or a list of course of operation in storage unit 320. Control unit 310 may controlling the display 340 to display model information on which the communication device 330 receives, information about a course of operation, or a course of operation list.
    [00062] The control unit 310 can determine whether a course of operation selection mode that adjusts the course of operation of the washing machine can be performed based on the model information that the communication device 330 receives. For example, the control unit 310 can determine whether a washing machine production company and a washing machine model support a diagnostic mode. Control unit 310 can determine if the washing machine can run NFC based on the model information and can determine if a diagnostic mode can be performed.
    [00063] Control unit 310 can control display 340 to show a list of course of operation. Control unit 310 may control display 340 to display a description of a course of operation selected from a plurality of courses of operation which a course of operation list includes.
    [00064] When at least one course of operation is selected from the course of operation list, the control unit 310 can control the display 340 to display information that requires marking with the marking unit of the washing machine.
    [00065] When a marking communication module 332 is marked with the marking unit of the washing machine, the control unit 310 transmits information about a selected course of operation to the marking unit.
    [00066] Display 340 can display various information. The display 340 can be a means of visually displaying information. For example, the display 340 may include at least one with a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin-film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display and a three-dimensional display (3D display).
    [00067] In some embodiments, the display 340 can be more than one display. For example, the mobile device can simultaneously have an external display unit and an internal display unit.
    [00068] When the marking communication module 332 communicates with the marking unit of the washing machine or is full communication with the marking unit, the display 340 can display information to correspond thereto. The 340 display provides information on communication performance or completion to a user, thus preventing a communication error that can occur when marking is not performed properly.
    [00069] Display 340 can show a list of operating course so that the user can select an operating course to operate the washing machine. Display 340 can show a description of the selected course of operation. The operating course list may be a list of a plurality of operating courses, which are operating methods of the washing machine.
    [00070] The mobile device may also include an inserter unit 360 which may select at least one of the plurality of courses of operation which the course of operation list includes. Insertion unit 360 may be a mechanical button, but when display 340 is a tactile keyboard that detects touch input, inserter 360 may be formed integrally with display 340.
    [00071] A 350 speaker can reveal model information or an operating course list with a beep. For example, the inserter unit 360 receives an input requiring data to be output with a beep, the control unit 310 outputs model information or a list of course of operation with a beep using speaker 350.
    [00072] When the dial communication module 332 and the washing machine dial unit are dialed, the speaker 350 can produce a beep. When the dialing communication module 332 and the washing machine dialing unit complete communication, the speaker 350 can produce a beep, notifying the completion of the communication.
    [00073] Communication device 330 may include marking communication module 332 which can perform NFC. When the dialing communication module 332 is located within a predetermined distance from the dialing unit of the washing machine, the dialing communication module 332 can perform communication with the dialing unit. Communication device 330 may receive model information from the brand unit.
    [00074] Communication device 330 may also include an Internet module 334 that can communicate with an external server. The Internet module 334 connects to a server in accordance with an Internet protocol to transmit and receive information. The Internet module 334 may request information about a plurality of operating courses or a corresponding operating course list for washing machine model information for the server. The operating course list may include information about a plurality of operating courses, but the operating course list is not limited thereto. The Internet module 334 can receive information about a plurality of operating courses or an operating course list corresponding to the washing machine model information from the server. The operating course list may be a list of a plurality of operating courses which are a method of operating the washing machine.
    [00075] FIGS. 6 to 10 illustrate operating examples of a washing machine control system.
    [00076] Referring to FIG. 6, the mobile device 2 can receive an input of a request for a course of operation selection mode via the inserter. For example, when a display 451 is a touch screen which recognizes an input by touch, the inserter unit can be included in the display 451 and figs. 6 to 10 illustrate mobile device 2 including a touch screen.
    [00077] When an operating course selection mode is selected, mobile device 2 can show with display 451 that mobile device 2 should be marked with washing machine. In FIG. 6, an icon that selects a course selection mode of operation is displayed with a course download message. In some embodiments, the content of a display message can be changed.
    [00078] User can view display 451 which shows that mobile device 2 should be tagged with washing machine and detect that mobile device 2 should be tagged with washing machine tag unit.
    [00079] Referring to FIG. 7, the mobile device 2 and the marking unit 140 of the washing machine 1 can be marked.
    [00080] When the mobile device 2 and the marking unit 140 of the washing machine 1 are located within a predetermined distance, a communication device of the mobile device 2 and the marking unit 140 of the washing machine 1 can start to communicate.
    [00081] The marking unit 140 can transmit model information from the washing machine to the communication device of the mobile device 2. The model information can be included in a header of a packet along with additional information. The marking unit 140 and the communication device of the mobile device 2 can perform communication for a predetermined time. While carrying out communication, in order to maintain a distance at which marking is available, the display of mobile device 2 can show that communication is taking place.
    [00082] A control unit of mobile device 2 can receive model information and determine whether a course of operation selection mode can be performed. When the washing machine is determined to be a product that cannot perform a course of operation selection mode from the received model information, mobile device 2 may display on display 451 that a course of operation selection mode cannot can be run.
    [00083] While the washing machine marking unit and mobile device marking communication module are communicating, mobile device 2 can activate display 451 to continuously display information on which marking should be kept. By enabling the 451 display to continue to display information on which marking must be maintained, NFC reliability can be guaranteed.
    [00084] Referring to FIG. 8, when the mobile device 2 determines that an operating course selection mode can be performed based on the model information, the Internet module may receive an operating course list from a server.
    [00085] When the Internet module receives information about a course of operation or a course of operation list from the server, mobile device 2 can activate display 451 to display model information, information about a course of operation, or a operation course list.
    [00086] The display 451 can show a course currently downloaded in the washing machine (A). Model information can include at least a production company and washing machine model name, a course currently downloaded to the washing machine, and information about whether the washing machine is able to communicate. Display 451 may show a course of operation list and an icon that selects each of a plurality of courses of operation included in the course of operation list (B).
    [00087] Referring to FIG. 9, the mobile device 2 can receive selection of at least one course of operation from a user (a). When receiving an operation course selection, the mobile device can display the selected operation course. When the operating course is selected, mobile device 2 can display information describing the selected operating course.
    [00088] When a course of operation is selected, the mobile device 2 can display that the mobile device 2 should be marked with the marking unit of the washing machine. For example, mobile device 2 can display a content message and an image corresponding to it, such as 'Please access a smartphone for a logo tag' with display 451.
    [00089] Referring to FIG. 10, when the mobile device 2 is marked with the washing machine marking unit 140 in a state in which a course of operation is selected, the mobile device 2 can transmit the selected course of operation to the marking unit 140 of the washing machine 1.
    [00090] Mobile device 2 can display information about whether communication is taking place or whether communication has completed normally with display 451. For example, when communication has completed normally, mobile device 2 can display that communication completed, displaying a message as download completion. In some embodiments, when communication has not completed normally, mobile device 2 may display information that requires redialing.
    [00091] When the washing machine 1 receives information about the selected course of operation from the mobile device 2, the washing machine 1 can perform an operation to match the received course of operation information.
    [00092] FIG. 11 illustrates an example method of controlling a washing machine control system;
    [00093] Referring to FIG. 11, a method of controlling a washing machine control system may include: executing a course selection mode (S510), determining if a marking communication module is activated (S520), receiving model information representing a model washing machine by dialing the washing machine (S530), connecting to a server (S540), receiving information about a plurality of courses of operation combined with model information from the server (S550), and displaying a list of course of operation including a plurality of courses of operation (S560).
    [00094] In executing a course selection mode (S510), the mobile device may receive an input of an instruction that instructs to execute a course selection mode of operation from a user. When the mobile device receives an instruction that instructs it to perform a course of operation selection mode, the mobile device can activate a dial communication module of a communication device that can dial with the washing machine's dial unit ( S520).
    [00095] When the tag communication module is not activated, the mobile device may display that NFC cannot be performed and display information that requires activating a communication device. When the tag communication module is activated, the mobile device can display information that requires tagging.
    [00096] When receiving model information representing a washing machine model by marking with the washing machine (S530), when the mobile device is located within a constant distance of the washing machine marking unit, the mobile device can perform communication with the marking unit. The mobile device can receive model information and store the model information on the storage unit. Model information can include at least a production company and washing machine model name, a course currently downloaded to the washing machine, and information about whether the washing machine is able to communicate.
    [00097] When receiving model information (S530), the mobile device may continue to display information on which communication is taking place while model information is being received. When model information is received, the mobile device can determine whether to receive an operating course list from the server based on model information.
    [00098] When connecting to a server (S540), the mobile device may request information about a course of operation or a list of course of operation combined with model information for the server. Upon receiving information about a plurality of courses of operation combined with model information from the server (S550), the mobile device may receive information about a course of operation or a list of course of operation combined with model information.
    [00099] When displaying an operation course list (S560), the mobile device can display an operation course list. The mobile device can display a plurality of operating courses included in the operating course list and display an icon that can select each operating course.
    [000100] In some embodiments, a method of controlling a washing machine control system may also include selecting at least one of the plurality of courses of operation (S570), transmitting the selected course of operation to the washing machine ( S580), and receive a course of operation selected by the washing machine and perform a wash operation to match the course of operation received. When one course of operation from a plurality of courses of operation is selected, the mobile device may require marking with the marking unit of the washing machine.
    [000101] When the operating course list is displayed, the user can select an operating course (S570). When the user selects an operation course, the mobile device can display the selected operation course. For example, the mobile device may display information that describes the course of operation selected by the user. When the user selects a course of operation, the mobile device can display information that requires marking with the washing machine.
    [000102] When the mobile device is marked with the washing machine, the mobile device can transmit the selected operating course (S580). When the washing machine receives operating course information, the washing machine can display that operating course information has been received properly. For example, the washing machine can produce a visual signal and an audible signal, but an output means is not limited thereto.
    [000103] The washing machine can receive information about the selected course of operation. When the washing machine receives information about the selected course of operation, the washing machine can perform a washing operation based on the received course of operation.
    [000104] FIG. 12 illustrates an example of a washing machine control system communication process.
    [000105] Referring to FIG. 12, a communication relationship between the washing machine controller 210 and the dialing unit 240 and a communication relationship between the dialing unit 240 and the mobile device 2 is illustrated.
    [000106] Mobile device 2 can perform a course of operation selection mode (S610). When the mobile device 2 executes an operating course selection mode, the mobile device 2 can show with the display that the mobile device 2 should be marked with the washing machine.
    [000107] When mobile device 2 enters a predetermined distance from marking unit 240, marking unit 240 can transmit model information to mobile device 2 (S620). When mobile device 2 receives data, mobile device 2 can determine whether data has been received properly.
    [000108] Mobile device 2 can determine whether a course of operation selection mode can be performed based on the model information (S630). The mobile device 2 can determine whether the washing machine is a product that can perform a course of operation selection mode.
    [000109] Mobile device 2 may request a course of operation list corresponding to the washing machine model information from server 3. Mobile device 2 may receive a course of operation list including information about a course of operation corresponding to the washing machine model information from server 3 (S640).
    [000110] Mobile device 2 can display an operation course list. The mobile device 2 may display to allow for selection at least one of a plurality of operating courses which includes the operating course list. When an operating course (S650) is selected, the mobile device 2 can display that the mobile device 2 should be marked with the washing machine.
    [000111] When mobile device 2 is marked with washing machine marking unit 240, mobile device 2 can transmit operating course data and a CRC code (S662). When dialing unit 2 receives data, mobile device 2 can determine whether the CRC code has been received properly (S664). When the mobile device 2 determines that an error does not occur in the data which the marking unit 240 receives, the mobile device 2 may leave data representing which operating course data has been transmitted in the marking unit 240 (S666).
    [000112] When each data is transmitted and received, a process of determining if an error occurs can be processed. In some embodiments, the process may be a CRC method.
    [000113] The washing machine controller 210 can determine a marking mode of the marking unit 240 (S672). For example, controller 210 can determine whether marking unit 240 is currently tagged with another external device and is communicating with another external device. When marking unit 240 is not currently communicating with another external device, controller 210 may receive course of operation data from marking unit 240 (S674).
    [000114] When data is received, the controller 210 can determine if a CRC code was received properly (S676). If there is no data error that the marking unit 240 receives, the controller 210 may leave data representing that operating course data that was received at the marking unit 240 (S678).
    [000115] Washing machine controller 210 can perform washing machine operation based on received operation course data (S680).
    [000116] Entire constituent elements may be implemented with independent hardware, but some or all of the constituent elements are selectively combined and may be implemented with a computer program having a program module that performs a partial function or an entire function combined in a hardware or a plurality of hardware.
    [000117] A plurality of codes and code segments that constitute a computer program may be stored on a computer readable medium, read and executed by a computer. A computer program recording medium may include a magnetic recording medium, a light recording medium and a carrier wave medium.
    [000118] As described above, in a washing machine control system and a method of controlling the washing machine control system, such as the mobile device can easily receive information from the washing machine using NFC, a method of usage can be provided intuitively to a user.
    [000119] In a washing machine control system and a method of controlling the washing machine control system, a mobile device receives model information from a washing machine and determines whether the a course of operation can be performed, improving the reliability of the information to be provided to a user.
    [000120] In a washing machine control system and a method of controlling the washing machine control system, how can a user receive information about a course of operation in which the washing machine can operate using the mobile device, the user can easily use the washing machine.
    [000121] In a washing machine control system and a method of controlling the washing machine control system, such as mobile device or washing machine produces a signal that it should keep marking or a signal in which marking has been properly made, the washing machine and the mobile device can exchange information appropriately.
    [000122] In a washing machine control system and a method of controlling the washing machine control system, when a course of operation is selected via a mobile device and the mobile device is marked with a washing machine washing machine, the washing machine carries out an operation course in which the user selects with the mobile device, thus improving the convenience of using the washing machine.
    权利要求:
    Claims (12)
    [0001]
    1. A washing machine control system, comprising: a washing machine comprising: a marking unit comprising: a marking storage unit that stores model information associated with the washing machine; and a transmitting and receiving unit that transmits model information based on a mobile device being tagged; and a mobile device comprising: a marking communication module that receives model information on the basis of being marked by the marking unit; an internet module that receives, from an external server, an operating course list associated with the model information via an internet protocol, in the case where the washing machine is a product in which a selection mode of course to select a washing machine operation course can be performed; a display that displays the model information and the operating course list comprising the plurality of operating courses, when the Internet module receives the operating course list; and an insert unit for selecting at least one of a plurality of operating courses in the operating course list, a control unit controlling the display to display a operating course list comprising the plurality of operating courses, characterized by fact that: the controller controls the display to display an information that the stroke selection mode is not executed, in the case that the washing machine is a product on which the stroke selection mode cannot be carried out, the controller controls the marking communication module to transmit information about a selected course of operation to the washing machine in response to the marking communication module being marked with the marking unit, wherein the model information comprises at least one production company, a model name of the washing machine, or information about whether the washing machine is able to communicate, where the display includes a touch screen and the insert unit is integrated with the display.
    [0002]
    2. Washing machine control system according to claim 1, characterized in that the control unit controls the display to display a request to dial the dial communication module with the dial unit in response to at least one of the plurality of operating courses being selected.
    [0003]
    3. Washing machine control system according to claim 1, characterized in that the washing machine additionally comprises an output device that produces an indication that information about the course of operation has been received in response to the marking unit receiving information about the course of operation.
    [0004]
    4. Washing machine control system according to claim 3, characterized in that the washing machine performs an operation based on information about the course of operation in response to the marking unit receiving information about a selected course of operation.
    [0005]
    5. Washing machine control system, according to claim 1, characterized in that the display shows a description of a selected course of operation.
    [0006]
    6. Washing machine control system, according to claim 1, characterized in that the mobile device additionally comprises a loudspeaker that produces an audible signal in response to the dialing communication module being dialed by the unit of the marking.
    [0007]
    7. Washing machine control system, according to claim 1, characterized in that the display shows an indication that the marking unit and the marking communication module are communicating.
    [0008]
    8. Washing machine control system, according to claim 1, characterized in that it additionally comprises a controller that determines that information about a course of operation has been stored in the marking storage unit based on the washing machine. washing machine being turned on.
    [0009]
    9. Method of controlling a washing machine control system on a mobile device, the method characterized in that it comprises: executing on the mobile device a course selection mode to select a course of operation of the washing machine ; determine that a mobile device dial communication module is activated; receiving model information representing a model of a washing machine by tagging the washing machine in response to the tag communication module being tagged with a tag unit of the washing machine; receive from an external server a washing machine operating course list corresponding to the model information via an internet protocol via an internet module, in the case where the washing machine is a product in which the mode course selection can be performed; and displaying by means of a display the operating course list comprising the plurality of operating courses, when the Internet module receives the operating course list; receiving a selection of at least one of the plurality of courses of operation by an insertion unit, transmitting information about a selected course of operation to the washing machine in response to the marking communication module being marked with the marking unit, wherein the method additionally comprises: displaying, by means of a display, information that the stroke selection mode is not carried out, in the event that the washing machine is a product in which the stroke selection mode is not can be executed, where the model information comprises at least one of a production company, a washing machine model name, or information about whether the washing machine is able to communicate, where the display includes a touch screen and the insert unit is integrated with the display.
    [0010]
    10. Method according to claim 9, characterized in that it further comprises: displaying an application to mark the washing machine in response to at least one of the plurality of courses of operation being selected.
    [0011]
    11. Method according to claim 10, characterized in that receiving selection of at least one of the plurality of courses of operation comprises displaying a description of the course of operation selected in response to at least one of the plurality of courses of operation. operation being selected.
    [0012]
    12. Method according to claim 9, characterized in that receiving model information comprises displaying communication information while model information is received.
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