Disclosure of Invention
In view of this, embodiments of the present invention provide a washing machine reminding method, a washing machine reminding device, a washing machine, and a storage medium to remind a user to clean a filter screen.
Additional features and advantages of embodiments of the invention will be set forth in the detailed description which follows, or in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of embodiments of the invention.
In a first aspect of the disclosure, an embodiment of the present invention provides a washing machine reminding method, including:
monitoring a water flow rate at an outlet of a sprinkler of a washing machine during a draining of the washing machine;
and if the monitored water flow is continuously lower than the preset threshold value for a preset time, sending a prompt message to a user.
In one embodiment, monitoring the water flow at the outlet of the sprinkler of the washing machine comprises: calculating the water discharge period according to the current washing program, and periodically monitoring the water flow at the outlet of the water spraying part of the washing machine during the water discharge period.
In an embodiment, if it is monitored that the water flow rate is continuously lower than the predetermined threshold for the predetermined time period, sending a prompt message to the user includes: if the monitored water flow is smaller than a preset threshold value, timing, and if the monitored water flow is larger than or equal to the preset threshold value, resetting the timing; and if the timing reaches the preset time, sending prompt information to the user.
In an embodiment, after the time is counted when the monitored water flow is smaller than the predetermined threshold, the time is cleared if the end of the current washing program is detected.
In one embodiment, the timing comprises: timing by a timer disposed in the washing machine; clearing the timing includes: and clearing the timing of the timer.
In one embodiment, sending the prompt to the user includes: triggering the washing machine to send out a buzzing sound or a voice message to remind a user to clean the filter screen; or push a message to the user terminal to remind the user to clean the filter screen.
In one embodiment, monitoring the water flow at the outlet of the sprinkler of the washing machine comprises: the water flow at the outlet of the water spraying part of the washing machine is obtained by a water flow monitoring device arranged at the outlet of the water spraying part.
In a second aspect of the present disclosure, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a washing machine reminding device, including:
a water flow monitoring unit for monitoring water flow at an outlet of a sprinkler of the washing machine during water discharge of the washing machine;
and the timing reminding unit is used for sending prompt information to a user if the water flow is monitored to be continuously lower than a preset threshold value for a preset time.
In one embodiment, the water flow monitoring unit is configured to: calculating the water discharge period according to the current washing program, and periodically monitoring the water flow at the outlet of the water spraying part of the washing machine during the water discharge period.
In one embodiment, the timing reminding unit is configured to: if the monitored water flow is smaller than a preset threshold value, timing, and if the monitored water flow is larger than or equal to the preset threshold value, resetting the timing; and if the timing reaches the preset time, sending prompt information to the user.
In an embodiment, the timing reminding unit is further configured to, after timing when the monitored water flow is smaller than the predetermined threshold, clear the timing if it is detected that the current washing procedure is ended.
In an embodiment, the timing reminding unit performs timing including: timing by a timer disposed in the washing machine; clearing the timing includes: and clearing the timing of the timer.
In one embodiment, the timing reminding unit is configured to: triggering the washing machine to send out a buzzing sound or a voice message to remind a user to clean the filter screen; or push a message to the user terminal to remind the user to clean the filter screen.
In one embodiment, the water flow monitoring unit is configured to: the water flow at the outlet of the water spraying part of the washing machine is obtained by a water flow monitoring device arranged at the outlet of the water spraying part.
In a third aspect of the present disclosure, a washing machine is provided. The washing machine includes: a processor; and a memory for storing executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the laundry machine to perform the method of the first aspect.
In a fourth aspect of the disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored, which computer program, when being executed by a processor, carries out the method in the first aspect.
The technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the invention has the beneficial technical effects that:
the embodiment of the invention monitors the water flow at the outlet of the water spraying part during the water discharging period of the washing machine; when the water flow is continuously lower than the preset threshold value and reaches the preset time length, the user is prompted to clean, the user can be reminded of cleaning the filter screen in time, and the usability of the washing machine can be improved.
Detailed Description
In order to make the technical problems solved, the technical solutions adopted and the technical effects achieved by the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are only some embodiments, but not all embodiments, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments, which can be obtained by a person skilled in the art without any inventive step based on the embodiments of the present invention, belong to the scope of protection of the embodiments of the present invention.
It should be noted that the terms "system" and "network" are often used interchangeably herein in embodiments of the present invention. Reference to "and/or" in embodiments of the invention is intended to include any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The terms "first", "second", and the like in the description and claims of the present disclosure and in the drawings are used for distinguishing between different objects and not for limiting a particular order.
It should be further noted that, in the embodiments of the present invention, each of the following embodiments may be executed alone, or may be executed in combination with each other, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited in this respect.
The names of messages or information exchanged between devices in the embodiments of the present disclosure are for illustrative purposes only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the messages or information.
The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention are further described by the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 shows a schematic flow diagram of a method for reminding a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is applicable to monitoring a state of a washing machine to remind a user of cleaning a filter screen of the washing machine in time, and the method can be executed by a washing machine reminding device configured in the washing machine, as shown in fig. 1, the method for reminding a washing machine according to the embodiment includes:
in step S110, during draining of the washing machine, the water flow at the outlet of the sprinkler of the washing machine is monitored.
For example, the water flow at the outlet of the water spraying part of the washing machine can be obtained by the water flow monitoring device arranged at the outlet of the water spraying part of the washing machine as monitoring data, and the specific monitoring method can be reasonably set according to needs, for example, the water flow at the outlet of the water spraying part of the washing machine can be periodically monitored, or for example, the water discharge time can be calculated according to a washing program, and the water flow at the outlet of the water spraying part of the washing machine can be periodically monitored during the water discharge period, so as to save the attack and consumption of the sensor.
In step S120, if it is monitored that the water flow is continuously lower than the predetermined threshold for the predetermined time, a prompt message is sent to the user.
For example, if the monitored water flow is less than a predetermined threshold, timing is performed, and if the monitored water flow is greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold, the timing is cleared; and if the timing reaches the preset time, sending prompt information to the user. In some embodiments, during the timer, if the end of the current washing program is detected, the timer may be cleared.
The preset time period is set to be a reasonable time period according to the model of the washing machine and the self drainage characteristics, so that a stage with small water flow rate when the preset time period is too short to discharge normal drainage of the washing machine is avoided, for example, when the washed clothes are less, or the cleaning program is softer, the water flow rate is not large enough in a period of initial drainage even if a filter screen is not blocked. On the other hand, it is also necessary to avoid that the predetermined time period is too long and thus the filter screen is not sensitive enough to be identified. It is clear to those skilled in the art that the predetermined time period is not longer than the total time period of the water drainage corresponding to the washing program during washing, otherwise, the user cannot be prompted.
It should be noted that the method for performing timing and clearing in the present embodiment includes various methods, for example, the method may be performed by a timer disposed in the washing machine; clearing the timing includes: and clearing the timing of the timer. For another example, the water flow monitored in step S110 may be uploaded to a server or a cloud in real time, and the server or the cloud performs the operation of timing and clearing the timing by itself, or the server or the cloud controls the user terminal to perform the operation of timing and clearing the timing.
The method for sending the prompt message to the user includes various methods, for example, the washing machine can be triggered to send out a buzzing sound or a voice message to remind the user to clean the filter screen. As another example, a message may also be pushed to the user terminal to remind the user to clean the filter screen.
The embodiment monitors the water flow at the outlet of the water sprinkling part during the water drainage period of the washing machine; when the water flow is continuously lower than the preset threshold value and reaches the preset time length, the user is prompted to clean, the user can be reminded of cleaning the filter screen in time, and the usability of the washing machine can be improved.
Fig. 2 is a schematic flow chart of another reminding method for a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is based on the foregoing embodiment and is optimized. As shown in fig. 2, the method for reminding a washing machine according to the embodiment includes:
in step S210, a washing machine drainage period is calculated according to the current washing program.
In step S220, a water flow rate at an outlet of a sprinkler portion of the washing machine is periodically monitored during the draining.
For example, the water flow rate at the outlet of the water spray part of the washing machine may be obtained by a water flow rate monitoring device disposed at the outlet of the water spray part.
In step S230, it is determined whether the water flow is smaller than a predetermined threshold, if so, step S250 is executed, otherwise, step S240 is executed.
In step S240, the timer is cleared, and the process returns to step S220.
In step S250, a time count is performed.
In step S260, it is determined whether the time count reaches a predetermined time, if yes, step S270 is executed, otherwise, step S220 is returned to.
In step S270, a prompt message is sent to the user.
For example, the washing machine may be triggered to emit a beeping tone or voice message to remind the user to clean the filter. As another example, a message may also be pushed to the user terminal to remind the user to clean the filter screen.
The technical scheme of this embodiment is through calculating the drainage period that current laundry program corresponds, the discharge of monitoring watering department exit, when discharge lasts to be less than predetermined threshold value and reaches predetermined duration, the suggestion user clears up, can in time remind the user to clear up the filter screen, can promote washing machine's usability.
As an implementation of the methods shown in the above figures, the present application provides an embodiment of a reminding device for a washing machine, and fig. 3 shows a schematic structural diagram of the reminding device for a washing machine provided in this embodiment, the embodiment of the reminding device corresponds to the embodiment of the methods shown in fig. 1 and fig. 2, and the reminding device can be applied to various washing machines. As shown in fig. 3, the reminding device of the washing machine according to the present embodiment includes a water flow monitoring unit 310 and a timing reminding unit 320.
The water flow monitoring unit 310 is configured to monitor water flow at an outlet of a sprinkler portion of the washing machine during draining of the washing machine.
The timing reminding unit 320 is configured to send a prompt message to a user if it is monitored that the water flow rate is continuously lower than a predetermined threshold for a predetermined time.
In some embodiments, the water flow monitoring unit 310 is configured to calculate the draining period according to a current laundry program, during which the water flow at the outlet of the sprinkler of the laundry washing machine is periodically monitored.
In some embodiments, the timed alert unit 320 is configured to: if the monitored water flow is smaller than a preset threshold value, timing, and if the monitored water flow is larger than or equal to the preset threshold value, resetting the timing; and if the timing reaches the preset time, sending prompt information to the user.
In some embodiments, the timing reminding unit 320 is configured to, after timing when the monitored water flow is smaller than the predetermined threshold, clear the timing if the end of the current washing program is detected.
In some embodiments, in the timing reminding unit 320, the timing comprises: timing by a timer disposed in the washing machine; clearing the timing includes: and clearing the timing of the timer.
In some embodiments, the timing reminding unit 320 is configured to trigger the washing machine to emit a buzzer sound or a voice message to remind the user to clean the filter screen.
Alternatively, the timing reminding unit 320 is configured to push a message to the user terminal to remind the user to clean the filter screen.
In some embodiments, the water flow monitoring unit 310 is configured to obtain the water flow at the outlet of the sprinkler portion of the washing machine by a water flow monitoring device configured at the outlet of the sprinkler portion.
The washing machine reminding device provided by the embodiment can execute the washing machine reminding method provided by the embodiment of the method disclosed by the invention, and has the corresponding functional modules and beneficial effects of the execution method.
Referring now to FIG. 4, a schematic diagram of a washing machine 400 suitable for implementing embodiments of the present invention is shown. The terminal device in the embodiments of the present invention may include, but is not limited to, a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcast receiver, a PDA (personal digital assistant), a PAD (tablet computer), a PMP (portable multimedia player), a vehicle terminal (e.g., a car navigation terminal), and the like, and a fixed terminal such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, and the like. The washing machine shown in fig. 4 is only an example, and should not bring any limitation to the function and use range of the embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in fig. 4, the washing machine 400 may include a processing device (e.g., a central processing unit, a graphic processor, etc.) 401 that may perform various appropriate actions and processes according to a program stored in a Read Only Memory (ROM)402 or a program loaded from a storage device 408 into a Random Access Memory (RAM) 403. In the RAM 403, various programs and data necessary for the operation of the washing machine 400 are also stored. The processing device 401, the ROM 402, and the RAM 403 are connected to each other via a bus 404. An input/output (I/O) interface 405 is also connected to bus 404.
Generally, the following devices may be connected to the I/O interface 405: input devices 406 including, for example, a touch screen, touch pad, keyboard, mouse, camera, microphone, accelerometer, gyroscope, etc.; an output device 407 including, for example, a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), a speaker, a vibrator, and the like; storage 408 including, for example, tape, hard disk, etc.; and a communication device 409. The communication device 409 may allow the washing machine 400 to communicate with other devices wirelessly or by wire to exchange data. While FIG. 4 illustrates a washing machine 400 having various devices, it is to be understood that not all of the illustrated devices are required to be implemented or provided. More or fewer devices may alternatively be implemented or provided.
In particular, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the processes described above with reference to the flowcharts may be implemented as a computer software program. For example, embodiments of the invention include a computer program product comprising a computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium, the computer program comprising program code for performing the method illustrated in the flow chart. In such an embodiment, the computer program may be downloaded and installed from a network via the communication device 409, or from the storage device 408, or from the ROM 402. The computer program performs the above-described functions defined in the methods of embodiments of the invention when executed by the processing apparatus 401.
It should be noted that the computer readable medium mentioned above can be a computer readable signal medium or a computer readable storage medium or any combination of the two. A computer readable storage medium may be, for example, but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any combination of the foregoing. More specific examples of the computer readable storage medium may include, but are not limited to: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer diskette, a hard disk, a Random Access Memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), an optical fiber, a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), an optical storage device, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. In embodiments of the invention, a computer readable storage medium may be any tangible medium that can contain, or store a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a computer readable signal medium may comprise a propagated data signal with computer readable program code embodied therein, for example, in baseband or as part of a carrier wave. Such a propagated data signal may take many forms, including, but not limited to, electro-magnetic, optical, or any suitable combination thereof. A computer readable signal medium may also be any computer readable medium that is not a computer readable storage medium and that can communicate, propagate, or transport a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. Program code embodied on a computer readable medium may be transmitted using any appropriate medium, including but not limited to: electrical wires, optical cables, RF (radio frequency), etc., or any suitable combination of the foregoing.
The computer readable medium may be included in the washing machine; or may be separate and not assembled into the washing machine.
The computer readable medium carries one or more programs which, when executed by the washing machine, cause the washing machine to: monitoring a water flow rate at an outlet of a sprinkler of a washing machine during a draining of the washing machine; and if the monitored water flow is continuously lower than the preset threshold value for a preset time, sending a prompt message to a user.
Computer program code for carrying out operations for embodiments of the present invention may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages, including an object oriented programming language such as Java, Smalltalk, C + + or the like and conventional procedural programming languages, such as the "C" programming language or similar programming languages. The program code may execute entirely on the user's computer, partly on the user's computer, as a stand-alone software package, partly on the user's computer and partly on a remote computer or entirely on the remote computer or server. In the case of a remote computer, the remote computer may be connected to the user's computer through any type of network, including a Local Area Network (LAN) or a Wide Area Network (WAN), or the connection may be made to an external computer (for example, through the Internet using an Internet service provider).
The flowchart and block diagrams in the figures illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods and computer program products according to various embodiments of the present invention. In this regard, each block in the flowchart or block diagrams may represent a module, segment, or portion of code, which comprises one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function(s). It should also be noted that, in some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the block may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two blocks shown in succession may, in fact, be executed substantially concurrently, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality involved. It will also be noted that each block of the block diagrams and/or flowchart illustration, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and/or flowchart illustration, can be implemented by special purpose hardware-based systems which perform the specified functions or acts, or combinations of special purpose hardware and computer instructions.
The units described in the embodiments of the present invention may be implemented by software or hardware. Where the name of a unit does not in some cases constitute a limitation of the unit itself, for example, the first retrieving unit may also be described as a "unit for retrieving at least two internet protocol addresses".
The foregoing description is only a preferred embodiment of the invention and is illustrative of the principles of the technology employed. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the scope of the disclosure in the embodiments of the present invention is not limited to the specific combinations of the above-described features, but also encompasses other embodiments in which any combination of the above-described features or their equivalents is possible without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. For example, the above features and (but not limited to) the features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention are mutually replaced to form the technical solution.