CN104099747A - Washing machine capable of controlling water flow by music and control method - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a washing machine and a control method for music-controlled water flow, which includes: a motor for generating washing water flow, the motor is connected with a control device for controlling its turn-stop ratio and/or speed, and the control The device is provided with a storage device for storing music, and the storage device is connected with an analysis device for extracting, analyzing and processing music features, and the analysis device is connected with the music signal into the motor's turn-stop ratio and/or Or the conversion device of the rotation speed signal is connected, and the conversion device is connected with the execution device for controlling the rotation speed of the motor. For transferring the music into the storage device, the analysis device extracts, analyzes and processes the features of the music to generate a music feature signal, and the conversion device converts the music feature signal into the motor's turn-to-stop ratio and/or rotational speed signal, and then transfers the music feature signal to the audio signal. When the output device transmits the music signal, it transmits the corresponding turn-to-stop ratio and/or speed signal to the motor.

Description

A washing machine and control method for music-controlled water flow

technical field

The invention relates to a washing machine and a control method for music-controlled water flow in the field of washing machines.

Background technique

During the washing process of the existing washing machine, water flow is generated in the inner tub by the positive and negative rotation of the motor, and the laundry in the washing machine is washed by the water flow. In the washing process, the user usually selects a washing program corresponding to the washing machine according to information such as the material, weight, and cleanliness of the clothes. The above-mentioned control process is relatively dependent on the user without any independent judgment. Therefore, a novel washing control method for a washing machine is provided, so that users can have more interaction and sensory enjoyment during the washing process.

At the same time, music is ubiquitous in daily life, and there are methods of using music to control the actions of devices in various fields of life. For example, the Chinese patent whose patent number is CN02133317.3 is a method for feeling music with the sense of touch. The loudspeaker amplifies the strong audio frequency electrical signal, and then divides the strong audio frequency electrical signal into two paths: one path reaches the speaker through the signal delayer, converts it into a sound signal, and transmits it into the hall from the upper part of the auditory and tactile concert hall; The signal is input to the frequency converter, and the frequency and voltage of the motor power supply of the music fan are changed by controlling the frequency converter, thereby controlling the speed of the music fan motor, and the change of the speed is the same as the rhythm change of the sound signal output by the speaker, so the wind force output by the music fan It has the same rhythm change as music, and the wind output by the music fan directly enters the auditory-tactile concert hall in a short distance, so that people can hear and feel the rhythm of the same music with their ears and skin at the same time in the auditory-tactile concert hall.

Therefore, after converting the music signal into the motor turn-stop ratio and/or the rotating speed of the washing machine through the conversion device, the music can be used to control the washing program of the washing machine, so that the user can use the music and the user's self-judgment during the washing process. Together to achieve the selection of washing programs.

In view of this, the present invention is proposed.

Contents of the invention

The object of the present invention is to provide a music-controlled washing machine and its control method, which can be converted into relative motor turn-stop ratios and/or rotational speeds according to different music characteristics, so as to achieve the purpose of controlling the water flow of the washing machine through music. For realizing the purpose of the invention, adopt following technical scheme:

A method for controlling water flow controlled by music, characterized in that: the motor is connected to a control device that controls its turn-to-stop ratio and/or speed, the music is stored in the storage device, and the analysis device extracts and analyzes the characteristics of the music , processing to generate the music characteristic signal, the conversion device converts the music characteristic signal into the turn-stop ratio and/or speed signal of the motor, and transmits the corresponding turn-stop ratio and/or to the motor while transmitting the music signal to the audio output device speed signal.

Further, the control method specifically includes the following steps,

11) At least one piece of music is stored in the storage device, and the user selects one of the pieces of music to make the washing machine start to work;

12) Extract the timbre, volume, audio and other characteristic signals of the selected music according to different time nodes to generate music characteristic signals representing its characteristics;

13) Convert the music characteristic signal into a corresponding electrical signal representing the motor turn-stop ratio and/or speed signal according to the set procedure;

14) Send the generated electrical signal representing the motor's turn-to-stop ratio and/or speed to the motor, so that the motor works at the corresponding turn-to-stop ratio and speed;

15) During the working process of the motor, the audio output device plays the music selected by the user synchronously.

Further, the electric signal and music characteristic signal representing the motor turn-off ratio and/or speed signal generated in step 13) are correspondingly stored according to the corresponding time node, so as to generate a user-selectable change according to the music rhythm A washing program that adjusts the motor stop ratio and/or speed.

Further, the music feature signal is also converted into a corresponding lighting control signal according to the setting program, and the lighting device installed on the washing machine is operated according to the generated lighting control signal, so that the motor's turn-to-stop ratio and/or speed and/or Or the light intensity can be adjusted according to the rhythm of the music.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a music-controlled water flow washing machine using the above control method, which includes: a motor for generating washing water flow, and the motor is connected to a control device for controlling its turn-to-stop ratio and/or rotational speed. connected, the control device is provided with a storage device for storing music, and the storage device is connected with an analysis device that extracts, analyzes and processes music features, and the analysis device is connected with the music signal converted into a motor The turn-to-stop ratio and/or the conversion device of the rotation speed signal are connected, and the conversion device is connected with the execution device for controlling the rotation speed of the motor.

Further, the analysis device includes a music signal extractor connected to the storage device for extracting music feature signals, extracting the audio frequency, volume, and timbre of the music stored in the storage device to generate music feature signals representing its characteristics.

Further, the conversion device includes a signal converter connected to the music signal extractor, which converts the music feature signal generated by the music extractor into a corresponding turn-to-stop ratio and/or rotational speed signal according to a set program.

Further, the signal converter is connected with the actuator of the electric motor to control the electric motor to work according to the turn-to-stop ratio and/or the turn-to-stop ratio and/or the speed corresponding to the speed signal.

Further, the washing machine is also provided with an audio output device connected to the control device for playing music.

Further, the storage device is provided with a data transmission device for music input; preferably, the data transmission device is composed of a data interface; further preferably, the data interface is a usb interface.

Further, the signal converter is connected with the storage device, and stores the generated turn-to-stop ratio and/or rotational speed signal and the corresponding music for calling when the user selects a washing program; the storage device and the control motor The speed and / or stop ratio actuators are connected.

By adopting the above technical solution, the advantage of the present invention compared with the prior art is that the laundry in the washing machine is washed by making the washing machine generate different forms of water flow according to the characteristics of the music set by the user. Not only can the user clearly understand the condition of the water flow in the washing machine, but also the sensitivity of the motor can be intuitively presented in front of the user, achieving the effect of displaying the performance of the motor. More particularly, by converting the water flow of the washing machine into The form of music is transmitted to the user, so that the washing machine can generate music by itself, and also improves the interaction with the user, achieving the effect of improving the user's fun in the washing process.

Description of drawings

The structural block diagram of washing machine in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 embodiment one of the present invention;

The structural block diagram of the washing machine in the third embodiment of the present invention in Fig. 3;

Fig. 4 is a structural block diagram of the washing machine in Embodiment 4 of the present invention;

The flowchart of the washing machine in the second embodiment of the present invention in Fig. 5;

The flowchart of the washing machine in the third embodiment of the present invention in Fig. 6;

Fig. 7 is a flowchart of the washing machine in Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

Detailed ways

The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the examples.

Embodiment one

As shown in FIG. 1 , this embodiment introduces a washing machine with water flow controlled by music, and the washing machine can be any washing machine with any structure on the market that can realize the function of washing clothes. The washing machine is provided with a washing structure for washing clothes, and the washing structure is connected with a motor, and the motor drives the washing structure to work, and the motor works at a certain speed and a turn-to-stop ratio to generate washing for clothes. water flow. The washing machine is provided with a control device connected with the motor to control its spin-to-stop ratio and/or rotational speed. The control device is provided with a storage device for storing music. The control device is provided with an analysis conversion device, which extracts, analyzes and processes the music features of the music stored in the storage device to generate a music signal, and converts the generated music signal into the motor's turn-to-stop ratio and/or speed signal. The analysis conversion device is connected with the motor, and transmits the turn-to-stop ratio and/or speed signal to the execution device of the motor, so as to control the motor to work according to the corresponding turn-to-stop ratio and/or speed; at the same time, the audio frequency connected to the control device The output device plays music synchronously.

As shown in Figure 2, in the present embodiment, the described analyzing conversion device comprises: analyzing device and converting device; Described analyzing device is made of the music signal extractor that extracts music characteristic signal, described music signal extractor and If the storage device is connected, the audio frequency, volume, and timbre of the music stored in the storage device are extracted to generate a music characteristic signal representing its characteristics. The conversion device is composed of a signal converter connected with the music signal extractor, and converts the music feature signal generated by the music extractor into a corresponding turn-to-stop ratio and/or speed signal according to a set program. The signal converter is also connected with the actuator of the motor, so that the motor works according to the corresponding speed and/or turn-to-stop ratio to form a corresponding washing water flow; at the same time, the audio output device connected to the control device plays music synchronously. Thus, the washing machine forms a washing water flow that changes with the music, improving the user's washing experience and fun.

In this embodiment, the audio output device for music playback can be set as a buzzer, an alarm, etc., which are set on the washing machine, or can be set on the washing machine separately for sending out audio equipment for rain, or an externally connected audio system. equipment; preferably, the audio output device is a separate audio equipment installed outside the washing machine.

Embodiment two

As shown in Figure 5, this embodiment provides a method for controlling the washing machine with music-controlled water flow, which is characterized in that the motor is connected to a control device that controls its turn-to-stop ratio and/or speed, and is used to transfer music into the storage In the device, the analysis device extracts, analyzes and processes the features of the music to generate a music feature signal, and the conversion device converts the music feature signal into the motor's turn-to-stop ratio and/or speed signal, and transmits the music signal to the audio output device. , to transmit the corresponding turn-to-stop ratio and/or speed signal to the motor.

Further, the control method specifically includes the following steps,

11) At least one piece of music is stored in the storage device, and the user selects one of the pieces of music to make the washing machine start to work;

12) Extract the timbre, volume, audio and other characteristic signals of the selected music according to different time nodes to generate music characteristic signals representing its characteristics;

13) Convert the music characteristic signal into a corresponding electrical signal representing the motor turn-stop ratio and/or speed signal according to the set procedure;

14) Send the generated electrical signal representing the motor's turn-to-stop ratio and/or speed to the motor, so that the motor works at the corresponding turn-to-stop ratio and speed;

15) During the working process of the motor, the audio output device plays the music selected by the user synchronously.

For example, when using "Symphony of Destiny" for washing, the following table corresponding to the working status of the washing machine motor and the time node of the music is generated:

Embodiment three

As shown in Figures 3 and 6, in this embodiment, the storage device is directly connected to the data converter, and the electrical signal and the music characteristic generated by the data converter to represent the motor's turn-to-stop ratio and/or rotational speed signal The signal is correspondingly stored according to the corresponding time node, so as to generate a washing program that can be selected by the user and adjust the motor's turn-to-stop ratio and/or rotational speed according to the change of the music rhythm.

In this embodiment, the storage device is composed of a data memory with a certain data storage capacity. The storage device is provided with a data transmission device for music input; preferably, the data transmission device is composed of a data interface; further preferably, the data interface is a usb interface. Thereby, the user can transmit music data to the storage device through the data transmission device, so that the washing program can be matched with music diversification, and the user's fun can be increased; the generated washing program can also be transmitted to an external supply via the data transmission device Communication experience between users.

Embodiment four

As shown in Figures 4 and 7, in this embodiment, the washing machine is further provided with a lighting device with adjustable color and light intensity, and the lighting device is connected to the signal converter of the washing machine. The signal converter can convert the music feature signal into a corresponding light control signal according to the set program, so as to control the light device to work according to the corresponding light color and light intensity, so that the user can directly control the light visually. Feel the changes in the water flow of the washing machine and the rhythm of the music.

In this embodiment, the lighting device can be set as a lamp with changeable color, intensity and brightness on the main body of the washing machine, or as a light with changeable color, intensity and brightness connected to the main body of the washing machine and arranged outside. lights.

In this embodiment, the light control signal generated by the signal converter, the generated electrical signal representing the motor turn-off ratio and/or rotational speed, and the extracted music feature signal are stored correspondingly according to the corresponding time nodes, so as to generate A washing program selected by the user that adjusts the intensity of the water flow and/or the intensity of the light according to the rhythm of the music.

Embodiment five

In this embodiment, the washing machine starts the washing process, and the weak audio frequency electrical signal output by the control system when playing music is first amplified into a strong audio frequency electrical signal by a loudspeaker, and then the strong audio frequency electrical signal is divided into two paths: one path is transmitted through signal extension The timer reaches the speaker and is converted into a sound signal; another strong audio frequency signal is input into the frequency converter, and the power frequency and voltage of the washing machine motor are changed by controlling the frequency converter, thereby changing the rotation-to-stop ratio and speed of the washing machine motor, and making the speed of the machine The change is the same as the rhythm change of the sound signal output by the control system, so the water flow output by the washing machine motor has the same rhythm change as the music, so that the user can hear the music and feel the change of the water flow at the same time.

Embodiment six

In this embodiment, the washing machine control device incorporates methods of pattern recognition, digital signal processing, artificial intelligence and computer multimedia technology, and uses computer software to identify, analyze and extract music elements. The music signal of the computer is divided into two channels A and B. The music signal A passes through the digital audio signal processing software package of the computer to identify and extract the features of the music elements and form various control signals, namely bass, midrange, treble, beat ; Then, based on the "expert music knowledge base", select the corresponding rotation-stop ratio of the washing machine motor and the expression form of the water flow corresponding to the speed, and then use the parallel port of the computer to pass through the controller. The discrete control signal outputs an analog signal through the digital isolation output card , the signal is transmitted to the actuator of the motor through the protection device and the driving device: the motor and the lighting device are used to control the rotation-stop ratio and the change of the speed of various washing machine motors; at the same time, the music signal B responds due to the mechanical inertia of the motor and the control device. The time is delayed from the music signal A, so the signal B needs to be sent to the control device and sound system after a period of delay to ensure that the changes of water flow and light are synchronized with the music and harmonious.

When the washing machine starts to work after the washing program is selected, the control program calls out the corresponding music according to the motor turn-off ratio and speed at different time nodes, and transmits the music to the user through the set buzzer or speaker.

Embodiment seven

In this embodiment, the system sets a corresponding sound feature library according to the different spin-stop ratios and rotational speeds of the washing machine, and the sound feature library stores a variety of corresponding sounds with different audio frequencies, timbres, and volumes. After the user selects the washing program, the washing machine starts to work. According to the sound called by the adjacent node and the program selected in the control device, at different time nodes, the sound feature library corresponding to the turn-to-stop ratio and speed is selected. A sound is called out from a variety of sounds and transmitted to the user through the output device.

Embodiment eight

In this embodiment, the user transmits the song to the storage device of the control device, and the analysis device of the control device extracts and analyzes characteristic signals such as the audio frequency, timbre, and volume of the song, so as to generate a music characteristic signal that can be processed and converted; The conversion device provided on the device converts the generated music feature signal to generate a corresponding transformed rotation-stop ratio and rotational speed signal of the washing machine motor, and stores them. The control device judges the generated motor turn-off ratio and rotation speed signal as the corresponding washing program through the judging device, and stores the music in the music library corresponding to the washing program. Therefore, when the user selects the corresponding washing program, he can select the corresponding music from the corresponding music library, so that the motor of the washing machine performs washing according to the set program, and at the same time, the selected music is played through the audio device.

The above-mentioned embodiments and drawings do not limit the form and style of the product of the present invention, and any appropriate changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art should be considered as not departing from the patent scope of the present invention.

The implementations in the above examples can be further combined or replaced, and the examples are only descriptions of preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the concept and scope of the present invention. Various changes and improvements to the technical solutions of the present invention made by those skilled in the art belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (11)

1. A control method for a washing machine with music-controlled water flow, characterized in that: the motor is connected with a control device that controls its turn-stop ratio and/or rotating speed, The music is put into the storage device, the analysis device extracts, analyzes and processes the characteristics of the music to generate the music characteristic signal, the conversion device converts the music characteristic signal into the turn-stop ratio and/or the rotational speed signal of the motor, and sends it to the audio output device While transmitting the music signal, transmit the corresponding turn-to-stop ratio and/or speed signal to the motor. 2. The control method of the washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: comprising the following steps, 11) At least one piece of music is stored in the storage device, and the user selects one of the pieces of music to make the washing machine start to work; 12) Extract the timbre, volume, audio and other characteristic signals of the selected music according to different time nodes to generate music characteristic signals representing its characteristics; 13) Convert the music characteristic signal into a corresponding electrical signal representing the motor turn-stop ratio and/or speed signal according to the set procedure; 14) Send the generated electrical signal representing the motor's turn-to-stop ratio and/or speed to the motor, so that the motor works at the corresponding turn-to-stop ratio and speed; 15) During the working process of the motor, the audio output device plays the music selected by the user synchronously. 3. The control method of the washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: the electric signal representing the motor turn-off ratio and/or the speed signal and the music characteristic signal generated in step 13) correspond to each other according to the corresponding time node Stored to generate a user-selectable washing program that adjusts the motor's turn-to-stop ratio and/or rotational speed according to the rhythm of the music. 4. The washing machine control method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: the music feature signal is also converted into a corresponding lighting control signal according to the setting program, and the lighting device installed on the washing machine is set according to The generated light control signal operates so that the motor turn-to-stop ratio and/or the rotational speed and/or the light intensity are adjusted according to the rhythm of the music. 5. A music-controlled water flow washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising: a motor for generating washing water flow, It is characterized in that: the motor is connected to a control device that controls its turn-to-stop ratio and/or rotational speed, the control device is provided with a storage device for storing music, and the storage device is used to extract music features , analysis, processing analysis device is connected, the analysis device is connected with the conversion device that converts the music signal into the turn-stop ratio and/or speed signal of the motor, and the conversion device is connected with the implementation for controlling the motor speed device is connected. 6. The washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: the analysis device comprises a music signal extractor connected with the storage device to extract the music feature signal, and the audio frequency and volume of the music stored in the storage device and timbre are extracted to generate music characteristic signals representing its characteristics. 7. The washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: the conversion device includes a signal converter connected with the music signal extractor, and converts the music characteristic signal generated by the music extractor into corresponding The turn-to-stop ratio and/or speed signal. 8. The washing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: the signal converter is connected with the actuator of the motor to control the motor according to the rotation-stop ratio and/or the rotation speed corresponding to the rotation speed signal working. 9. The washing machine according to any one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that: the washing machine is also provided with an audio output device connected to the control device for playing music. 10. The washing machine according to any one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that: the storage device is provided with a data transmission device for music input; preferably, the data transmission device is composed of a data interface; further Preferably, the data interface is a usb interface. 11. The washing machine according to any one of claims 5 to 10, characterized in that: the signal converter is connected to a storage device, and the generated rotation-stop ratio and/or rotation speed signal is stored correspondingly with the corresponding music, so as to Called when the user selects a washing program; The storage device is connected with the execution device for controlling the motor speed and/or the turn-to-stop ratio.