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WO2006001637A1
WO2006001637A1 PCT/KR2005/001943 KR2005001943W WO2006001637A1 WO 2006001637 A1 WO2006001637 A1 WO 2006001637A1 KR 2005001943 W KR2005001943 W KR 2005001943W WO 2006001637 A1 WO2006001637 A1 WO 2006001637A1
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washing machine
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Mi Kyung Ha
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Lg Electronics Inc.
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F34/00—Details of control systems for washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F34/28—Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2101/00—User input for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/18—Washing liquid level
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/38—Time, e.g. duration
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/58—Indications or alarms to the control system or to the user
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F34/00—Details of control systems for washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F34/28—Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress
    • D06F34/32—Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress characterised by graphical features, e.g. touchscreens

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  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a conventional washing machine.
  • the conventional washing machine includes a cabinet 2, forming the external appearance thereof, a rotatable washing tub 6 installed in the cabinet 2 for loading laundry, a water supplier (not shown) for supplying wash water to the washing tub 6, a water drainer (not shown) for draining the supplied wash water, and a driver (not shown) for drivingthe washing tub 6 to wash the laundry in the washing tub 6.
  • a laundry opening (not shown) is centrally formed at a front side of the cabinet 2 to enable loading and unloading of the laundry.
  • a door 1 for closing and opening the laundry opening is mounted to the front side of the cabinet 2.
  • a control panel 3 for controlling operations of the washing machine is installed at the cabinet 2.
  • the control panel 3 includes an input unit 5 including at least one button or dial, and a display unit 4 for displaying states of washing progress of the washing machine.
  • the washing machine mentioned above washes the laundry using chemical reactions of a detergent, water currents generated during operation of the washing tub 6, and frictional force between the washing tub 6 and the laundry.
  • a user places the laundry in the washing machine, closes the door 1, and startsthe washing machine. Then, the washing machine controls the water supplier according to values initially set in the washing machine so as to supply the wash water to the washing tub 6 up to a predetermined water level.
  • the washing tub 6 is rotated by a motor of the driver, stains are removed from the laundry in the washing tub 6 by the wash water.
  • the display unit 4 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) to display in ⁇ formation about states of the washing machine such as current washing operation, remaining washing time, and driving speed using a series of characters and Arabic numerals.
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • the LCD includes liquid crystal disposed in a narrow gap between two thin glass substrates.
  • the display unit 4 displays messages indicating the running states of the washing operation only in a preset language. If the user does not know the preset language, there exists a problem that the user cannot understand the messages and does not know the running states of the washing machine.
  • the display unit 4 of the washing machine may display the state information messages only in Korean.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a washing machine and a control method thereof that display state information messages representing states of the washing machine in a language selected by an external input.
  • the washing machine according to the present invention has a distinctive configuration that enables a state display language to be selectable through simple button and dial operations, and state message data of the washing machine to be expressed in the selected language.
  • a washing machine that comprises an input unit for inputting control commands to control washing operations, a control unit for performing operations corresponding to the control commands and outputting state in ⁇ formation messages expressed in a language selected through button and dial operations, and a display unit for displaying the state information messages expressed in the selected language.
  • the above and other objects can be accomplished by the provision of a washing machine control method that comprises a step a) of inputting a control button to select a language for expressing washing operation messages, a step b) of selecting a language by turning a dial according to the control button, and a step c) of expressing the washing operation messages in the selected language.
  • a washing machine control method that comprises a step a) of inputting a control button to select a language for expressing washing operation messages, a step b) of selecting a language by turning a dial according to the control button, and a step c) of expressing the washing operation messages in the selected language.
  • Advantageous Effects [22] Accordingly, the washing machine and control method thereof according to the present invention supports washing operation or state information messages in multiple languages and enables display language selection through simple button or dial operations. Consequently, in a nation where any one of the languages supported by the washing machine is spoken, washing operation or state information messages can be displayed in that language through simple operations, thereby greatly increasing user convenience.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a conventional washing machine
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a washing machine according to the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a view showing an outer appearance of a control panel of the washing machine according to the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a sequence of operations of the display unit of the washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating a control method for the washing machine according to the present invention.
  • Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention [32] Reference will now be made in detail to a washing machine and control method thereof according to preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. [33] The present invention is applicable to general washing machines including con ⁇ ventional drum type washing machines. While the present description refers to a con ⁇ ventional drum type washing machine as shown in FIG. 1 for illustrative purposes, the present invention is not limited to the drum type washing machine.
  • the washing machine according to the present invention has a basic configuration similar to that of the conventional one shown in FIG. 1., and, accordingly, additional explanations on the configuration are not provided.
  • the washing machine according to the present invention includes a cabinet having a door installed at a front side thereof, a rotatable washing tub installed within the cabinet for loading laundry, a water supplier for supplying wash water to the washing tub, a water drainer for draining the supplied wash water, and a driver for driving the washing tub to wash the laundry in the washing tub.
  • the cabinet includes a control panel 50 through which washing operation commands are inputted and which displays states of washing progress.
  • FIG. 3 is a view showing the outer appearance of the control panel 50 of the washing machine according to the present invention.
  • the control panel 50 includes an input unit 100 to input a control command for various operations of the washing machine, and a display unit 300 for displaying state information messages of the washing machine operating according to the inputted control command.
  • the input unit 100 includes one or more press buttons for generating corresponding control signals upon being pressed, and a turnable dial for generating control signals associated with different angular positions in a predetermined interval.
  • the press buttons may include a power button for supplying electric power to drive the washing machine, a start/pause button for executing or stopping an inputted washing operation command, and washing operation buttons for executing associated washing operations whenpressed.
  • the press buttons may also include an additional function button for a language selection mode according to the present invention.
  • the display unit 300 is configured so as to display messages indicating a running washing operation, remaining time of the washing operation, a selected washing course, water temperature, and the like.
  • the display unit 300 may be an LCD which si ⁇ multaneously or sequentially displays all washing state information messages.
  • the LCD is divided into a pair of vertically arranged parts respectively constituting first and second display sections.
  • the first display section e.g. the upper part of the LCD, displays messages indicating the selected washing course, the running washing operation, and the like.
  • the second display section e.g. the lower part of the LCD, displays messages indicating the remaining time of the washing operation, the driving speed of the washing tub, the water temperature, and the like.
  • the first display section displays a currently set language or a list of selectable languages and the second display section displays help messages explaining language selection operations.
  • the washing machine according to the present invention includes an input unit 100, a display unit 300, and a control unit 200.
  • the input unit 100 inputs external control commands to control washing operations.
  • the display unit 300 displays state information messages in response to the control commands inputted by the input unit 100.
  • the control unit 200 executes operations associated with the control commands sentby the input unit 100 and expresses the state information messages in a newly selected language if a new language is selected.
  • the input unit 100 and the display unit 300 are installed on the control panel 50.
  • the control unit 200 includes an input controller 210, and a microcomputer 220.
  • the input controller 210 reads control signals generated in accordance with respective button or dial operations.
  • the control unit 200 further includes a display controller 230 enabling operation state information messages from the microcomputer 220 to be displayed in a language selected via the input controller 210.
  • the display controller 230 includes a language setter 231 to store a language setting selected in accordance with the control signals inputted by the input controller 210, and to store data regarding washing operation messages to be expressed in the selected language according to the language setting.
  • the display controller 230 may further include a language database 232 for storing the washing operation messages expressed in one or more languages.
  • the input controller 210 includes a button controller 211 and a dial controller 212.
  • the button controller 211 may recognize a press of one or more buttons as the language selection mode, in which the language displayed by the display unit 300 is changeable.
  • the dial controller 212 enables sequential display of selectable languages according to rotation of the dial at a predetermined angular interval.
  • a function button for the language selection mode is provided in the control panel 50, the button controller 211 recognizes a press of the function button as a control command for entering the language selection mode and sends the inputted control command to the microcomputer 220.
  • buttons for a predetermined time ormore are recognized as an input of the control command for the language selection mode.
  • a continued press of the pause button or a simultaneous and continued press of any two buttons among the washing operation buttons is recognized as an input of the control command for the language selection mode.
  • the dial controller 212 performs one of the functions labeled around the dial corresponding to the angular position of the dial. In the language selection mode initiated by the corresponding button input from the control panel 50, the dial controller 212 enables sequential display of data regarding preset languages corresponding to rotation of the dial at a predetermined angular interval.
  • FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating a control method for the washing machine according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, operations of the present invention are explained as follows. [51] First of all, electric power is supplied to initiate operation of the washing machine. [52] To display washing machine state information messages in a preferred language through the display unit, the function button is pressed, or one or more preset buttons are simultaneously pressed (Sl, S2). [53] If the language selection mode is initiated by the button input, selectable languages are sequentially listed according to the angular position of the dial. When the preferred language is listed on the LCD of the washing machine, pressing a predetermined button (preferably, the power button) storesthe selected language setting (S3, S4).
  • a predetermined button preferably, the power button
  • FIG. 4 shows a sequence of operations of the display unit of the washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, operations of the washing machine are explained.
  • the washing machine according to the present invention is commercially available in France, supports 15 languages, and has a small LCD as its display unit. A user may initiate the language selection mode by con ⁇ tinuously pressing one or more buttons for 3 seconds or more.
  • the language selection mode starts, a language selection message in English is displayed on the display unit by default.
  • the washing machine and control method thereof support washing operation or state information messages in multiple languages and enable display language selection through simple button or dial operations. Consequently, in a nation where any one of the languages supported by the washing machine is spoken, washing operation or state information messages can be displayed in that language through simple operations, thereby greatly increasing user convenience.

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Machine à laver et son procédé de commande. La machine à laver comprend une unité d'entrée permettant d'entrer des commandes permettant de commander le fonctionnement de lavage. Une unité de commande permettant de commander les opérations correspondant aux commandes et des messages d'information sur l'état de sortie exprimés dans une langue sélectionnée, ainsi qu'un écran permettant d'afficher les messages d'information sur l'état exprimés dans la langue sélectionnée. En conséquence, dans un pays dans lequel n'importe quelle langue reconnue par la machine à laver est parlée, les messages de fonctionnement de lavage peuvent être affichés dans la langue par des opérations simples, ce qui facilite considérablement l'utilisation de machine à laver. Par ailleurs, un petit écran LCD permet de réduire éventuellement la zone qu'occupe l'unité d'affichage et d'afficher un nombre accru de messages, ce qui se traduit par une plus grande compétitivité et une plus grande facilité d'utilisation.
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