JP2019000528A - Fabric product identification system and fabric product identification method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fabric product identification system and a fabric product identification method capable of easily grasping whether or not it is better to buy a new fabric product. A fabric product identification system according to an embodiment is a fabric product identification system 1 for identifying a fabric product to be washed by a washing machine 10. The cloth product identification system 1 is attached to the RFID tag 2 attached to the cloth product and the washing machine 10. When the cloth product is washed in the washing machine 10, the identification information of the cloth product is read from the RFID tag 2. The reading unit 11, the laundry history updating unit 21 that updates the laundry history table D2 of the cloth product associated with the identification information read by the reading unit 11, and the laundry history table D2 updated by the laundry history updating unit 21 The determination unit 22 that determines whether or not it is better to buy a new one, and the notification unit 15 that notifies the result determined by the determination unit 22 are provided. [Selection diagram] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a fabric product identification system and a fabric product identification method for identifying a fabric product to be washed by a washing machine.

  Conventionally, devices for identifying fabric products are known. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-196672 describes a product handling device including a product tag with information recording means and wireless communication means attached to clothing, and wireless communication means provided in a washing machine. Yes. Information relating to clothing is recorded in the information recording means of the product tag.

  The information on clothing includes the product name, color, material, washing method, and washing history of the clothing. When the clothing is brought close to the washing machine, the wireless communication means of the product tag starts wireless communication with the wireless communication means provided in the washing machine, and wirelessly transmits information about the clothing to the washing machine. Information about clothing transmitted wirelessly to the washing machine is displayed on a display unit provided in the washing machine. Then, the washing machine performs washing of the clothing based on the acquired information on the clothing.

JP 2002-196672 A

  By the way, cloth products such as clothes, towels, and bedding may become dirty or torn due to aging when used for several years, for example. If the fabric product cannot be removed or torn, the fabric product may become unusable. Under such circumstances, there is a demand for grasping whether it is better to buy a new cloth product before the cloth product can no longer be used. In the commodity handling device described above, the washing machine acquires information on the cloth product from the cloth product, and performs washing based on the acquired information. However, with this product handling device, it is not possible to grasp whether it is better to buy a new fabric product.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a fabric product identification system and a fabric product identification method capable of easily grasping whether it is better to replace a fabric product.

  A cloth product identification system according to one aspect of the present invention is a cloth product identification system for identifying a cloth product to be washed by a washing machine, and is attached to an RFID tag attached to the cloth product and the washing machine. A reading unit that reads the identification information of the fabric product from the RFID tag when washing the fabric product in the washing machine, and a washing history update unit that updates the washing history of the fabric product associated with the identification information read by the reading unit; A determination unit that determines whether or not it is better to buy a new fabric product from the laundry history updated by the laundry history update unit; and a notification unit that notifies the determination result by the determination unit.

  In this cloth product identification system, the reading unit attached to the washing machine reads the cloth product identification information from the RFID tag of the cloth product when washing the cloth product. Thereby, it is grasped which cloth product is washed in the washing machine. In addition, the cloth product identification system includes a washing history update unit that updates a washing history of a cloth product associated with the cloth product identification information, a determination unit that determines a state of the cloth product from the washing history, and a determination by the determination unit An informing unit for informing the result. From the washing history updated by the washing history update unit, the determination unit determines whether it is better to buy a new cloth product, and the notification unit notifies the result of the determination. Therefore, it is possible to grasp whether or not it is better to replace the cloth product when the cloth product is loaded into the washing machine and washing is performed. Therefore, the cloth product can be replaced before it becomes unusable or the cloth product is torn and cannot be used.

  In addition, the determination unit compares the washing period of the cloth product calculated from the washing history with the usable period of the cloth product stored in advance, and the cloth is detected when the washing period exceeds the usable period. It may be determined that it is better to buy a new product. In this case, the determination unit determines whether it is better to replace the cloth product by using the pre-stored usable period and the washing period of the cloth product. The determination unit determines that it is better to replace the cloth product when the washing period is longer than the usable period of the cloth product. Therefore, the determination of the fabric product can be performed with higher accuracy.

  In addition, the determination unit compares the number of washings of the cloth product included in the washing history with the number of times of washing the cloth product stored in advance, and when the number of washings exceeds the number of washings possible, the cloth product It may be determined that it is better to buy a new one. In this case, the determination unit determines that it is better to replace the cloth product when the actual number of times of washing the cloth product is greater than the number of times that the cloth product can be washed in advance. Therefore, it can be determined with higher accuracy whether or not it is better to replace the cloth product.

  The identification information may be associated with user information indicating the user of the cloth product, and the notification unit may notify the user information together with the result determined by the determination unit. In this case, when the cloth product is washed, the user information of the user who uses the cloth product is notified together with whether or not it is better to buy the cloth product. Therefore, when the users are different from each other and there are a plurality of cloth products of the same type, the user of the cloth product can be grasped only by holding the cloth product over the washing machine. Moreover, it can alert | report whether it is better to replace the said cloth product for every user of a cloth product.

  A cloth product identification method according to an aspect of the present invention is a cloth product identification method for identifying a cloth product to be washed by a washing machine, and the RFID attached to the cloth product when the cloth product is washed by the washing machine. A step of reading the identification information of the fabric product from the tag, a step of updating the washing history of the fabric product associated with the identification information, and a step of determining whether or not it is better to buy a new fabric product from the washing history. And a step of notifying the result determined in the step.

  In this fabric product identification method, when washing a fabric product with a washing machine, the fabric product identification information is read from an RFID tag attached to the fabric product. Thereby, it is grasped which cloth product is washed in the washing machine. The cloth product identification method updates the washing history of the cloth product associated with the cloth product identification information, and determines whether or not it is better to buy a new cloth product from the updated washing history. Inform the results. Therefore, it is possible to grasp whether or not it is better to replace the cloth product when the cloth product is loaded into the washing machine and washing is performed. Therefore, the cloth product can be replaced by purchase before the cloth product can no longer be used.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily grasp whether it is better to buy a new cloth product.

It is a block diagram which shows the fabric product identification system which concerns on embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the RFID tag attached to the shirt. (B) is a figure which shows the RFID tag attached to the towel. It is a perspective view which shows the washing machine provided with the reading part and alerting | reporting part of the fabric product identification system of FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a fabric product identification table. (B), (c), (d) is a figure which shows the example of a washing history table. It is a flowchart which shows the fabric product identification method which concerns on embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a fabric product identification system and a fabric product identification method according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated description is omitted as appropriate. In the present specification, the “washing machine” includes both a washing machine that performs washing using water and a laundry folding machine that folds fabric products without using water.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the fabric product identification system 1 according to the present embodiment uses an RFID tag 2 attached to a fabric product and a reading unit 11 mounted on the washing machine 10, A fabric product to be washed by the washing machine 10 is identified. The RFID tag 2 includes, for example, identification information (ID) for identifying a cloth product, a washing history of the cloth product (including the number of times the cloth product has been washed, and a washing date and time of the cloth product), and user information of the cloth product (the relevant item) (Including name, age, and gender of the person using the fabric product).

  The RFID tag 2 can communicate with a data processing device such as a personal computer via a reader / writer. For example, the cloth product information is displayed on the display by holding the RFID tag 2 over the reader, and the user information of the cloth product can be registered by the data processing device.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, as a fabric product to which the RFID tag 2 is attached, for example, a shirt B can be cited. The RFID tag 2 is attached to the underside of the shirt B by sewing, for example. The RFID tag 2 may be accommodated in a waterproof member or in an impact absorbing material.

  The RFID tag 2 may be provided with a gel-like member that sandwiches the RFID tag 2 and a film member that sandwiches each of the gel-like members from above and below. In this case, it is possible to improve the shock absorption and waterproofness of the RFID tag 2. Further, the type of the RFID tag 2 may be written on the surface of the RFID tag 2 and the film member that sandwiches the RFID tag 2 may be transparent. In this case, the type of the RFID tag 2 can be visually recognized. The RFID tag 2 is, for example, a UHF band RFID tag, and the communicable distance of the RFID tag 2 is 1 m or more and 3 m or less. Further, since the RFID tag 2 is attached to the outside of the shirt B, the RFID tag 2 can be prevented from hitting the user's skin.

  The RFID tag 2 may be attached to the towel T as shown in FIG. In this case, the RFID tag 2 is attached to the corner of the towel T. The cloth product to which the RFID tag 2 is attached may be other than the shirt B or the towel T, such as an underwear, a jacket, a sheet, a cloth cover, a sock, a handkerchief, a futon, a curtain, a scarf, a muffler, a towel, Or textiles, such as a hat, may be sufficient.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the reading unit 11 is provided at the insertion port 12 of the washing machine 10. The inlet 12 is provided in the upper part of the inner surface of the water tank 13 of the washing machine 10. As an example, the washing machine 10 is a vertical washing machine, but may be a drum type washing machine or a laundry folding machine.

  The washing machine 10 includes, for example, a lid portion 14 that opens and closes the insertion port 12. The lid portion 14 includes a first lid portion 14a attached to the end portion 10a located on the rear side of the washing machine 10 so as to be swingable up and down, and an upper end of the charging port 12 on the front side of the first lid portion 14a. And a second lid portion 14b that is slidably movable back and forth.

  By lifting the second lid portion 14b and pushing the second lid portion 14b rearward, the connection portion 14c of the first lid portion 14a and the second lid portion 14b moves upward, and the insertion port 12 is opened. Further, by pulling the second lid portion 14b forward, the connecting portion 14c moves downward and the first lid portion 14a and the second lid portion 14b close the insertion port 12.

  An informing unit 15 that informs the user of the washing machine 10 of information on the cloth products including the shirt B and the towel T described above is provided on the front side of the insertion port 12 of the washing machine 10. The alerting | reporting part 15 is provided with the display part 16 which is a display which displays the information of a cloth product, and the audio | voice output part 17 which is a speaker which outputs the information of a cloth product with an audio | voice.

  The display unit 16 is, for example, a liquid crystal panel provided at the upper end of the washing machine 10 and on the front side of the washing machine 10 with respect to the insertion port 12. The display unit 16 includes, for example, a washing period from the time of initial washing by the washing machine 10 to the present time, the number of times the washing machine 10 has been subjected to washing processes (washing, rinsing, dehydration, drying, etc.), and a person who newly purchases a fabric Whether or not is good for each fabric product.

  The audio output unit 17 is provided beside the display unit 16 (for example, on the left side). The voice output unit 17 outputs the washing period and the number of washings of the cloth product by voice when the cloth product is put into the insertion port 12. Moreover, the audio | voice output part 17 carries out audio | voice output for every cloth product whether it is better to replace the said cloth product. The functions of the display unit 16 and the audio output unit 17 can be stopped as necessary.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the reading unit 11 transmits identification information of the RFID tag 2 to the fabric product information management unit 20. The cloth product information management unit 20 includes an application for managing the state of the cloth product and a database D for storing various pieces of information on the cloth product. The fabric product information management unit 20 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and a RAM (Random Access Memory).

  Each function of the fabric product information management unit 20 is realized by loading a program stored in the ROM into the RAM and executing it by the CPU. The fabric product information management unit 20 may be a server connected to the Internet or a dedicated line, or a general-purpose personal computer. Further, the form and arrangement location of the fabric product information management unit 20 are not particularly limited.

  In the database D of the fabric product information management unit 20, at least a fabric product identification table D1 and a washing history table D2 (washing history) are stored. As shown in FIG. 4A, the fabric product identification table D1 includes identification information (ID) for identifying the fabric product, the type of the fabric product, the user information of the fabric product, and the usable period of the fabric product. And the number of times the fabric product can be washed. The type of the cloth product, the user information, the usable period, and the number of possible washings are linked to the identification information (ID).

  In the example shown in FIG. 4A, the user of the shirt B is “A”, the usable period of the shirt B is 3 years, and the shirt B can be washed 250 times. The user “A” may be the name of the user or a family relationship (such as father, mother, eldest son, eldest daughter, second son, second daughter, etc.). The information of the cloth product identification table D1 may be stored in advance in the database D of the cloth product information management unit 20, or may be updated by holding the RFID tag 2.

  FIG. 4B shows an example of the washing history table D2 of the shirt B. FIG. 4C shows an example of the washing history table D2 of the towel T. FIG. 4D shows an example of the washing history table D2 of the sock K (not shown). In the example shown in FIG. 4 (b), shirt B is first washed by the washing machine 10 at 8:34 on January 23, 2014, and the 235th wash at 8:38 on February 3, 2017. Is running. In the example shown in FIG. 4C, the towel T is first washed by the washing machine 10 at 8:23 on March 23, 2015, and the 165th washing at 8:38 on February 3, 2017. Is running.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4D, the sock K is first washed by the washing machine 10 at 8:13 on August 1, 2016, and the 58th wash at 8:38 on February 3, 2017. Is running. Thus, the washing history table D2 stores the washing date and time and the number of washings for each fabric product.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the fabric product information management unit 20 can communicate with the washing machine 10. The fabric product information management unit 20 determines whether or not it is better to replace the laundry history update unit 21 that updates the laundry history table D2 of the fabric product associated with the identification information read by the reading unit 11, and to purchase a new fabric product. A determination unit 22.

  When the cloth product is washed by the washing machine 10, the washing history update unit 21 updates the washing history table D2 of the cloth product. The laundry history update unit 21 adds one row of the cloth product to the laundry history table D2. As a specific example, FIG. 4B shows a line added when the 236th washing of the shirt B is executed at 8:14 on February 7, 2017. FIG. 4C shows a line added when the 166th washing of the towel T is executed at 8:14 on February 7, 2017. FIG. 4D shows a row added when the 59th wash of the sock K is executed at 8:14 on February 7, 2017.

  The determination unit 22 determines whether or not it is better to replace the cloth product for each cloth product to be washed by the washing machine 10 from the information stored in the cloth product identification table D1 and the washing history table D2. The determination unit 22 determines whether or not the washing period of the cloth product exceeds the usable period of the cloth product when the cloth product is inserted into the insertion port 12 of the washing machine 10, and the cloth product It is determined whether the number of washings exceeds the number of times that the cloth product can be washed.

  The washing period of the fabric product is calculated by subtracting the washing date and time at the first washing from the washing date and time at the last washing time. In the example shown in FIGS. 4B to 4D, the washing period of the shirt B is more than 3 years, the washing period of the towel T is less than 2 years, and the washing period of the socks K is more than 6 months. It is.

  The determination unit 22 determines the cloth product when the washing period of the cloth product exceeds the usable period of the cloth product, or when the number of washing times of the cloth product exceeds the washable number of times of the cloth product. It is determined that it is better to buy a new one. In each example shown in FIG. 4, the washing period of shirt B (more than 3 years) exceeds the usable period of shirt B (3 years), and the number of washings of towel T (166 washings) is possible. The number of times (165 times) has been exceeded. Therefore, the determination unit 22 determines that it is better to replace the shirt B and the towel T.

  On the other hand, the washing period of socks K (more than June) does not exceed the usable period of socks K (one year), and the number of washings of socks K (59 times) is the number of washings of socks K (85 times) ) Is not exceeded. Therefore, the determination unit 22 determines that the socks K need not be replaced.

  The determination result of the determination unit 22 is displayed on the display unit 16 together with the identification information (ID), type, and user information of the fabric product identification table D1. For example, the display unit 16 displays that it is better to replace the shirt B and the towel T, and displays that the sock K does not need to be replaced. The sound output unit 17 outputs the determination result of the determination unit 22 as a sound. For example, the voice output unit 17 outputs a voice indicating that it is better to replace the shirt B and the towel T.

  Next, the fabric product identification method according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 5 shows an example of a fabric product identification method performed using the fabric product identification system 1. Below, the example in which the shirt B, the towel T, and the sock K are thrown into the washing machine 10 is demonstrated.

  By holding the RFID tag 2 over a reader connected to a personal computer or the like in advance, information about each fabric product is stored in the fabric product identification table D1. In this state, first, a cloth product is thrown into the slot 12 of the washing machine 10 (step S1). For example, shirt B, towel T, and sock K are thrown into the slot 12.

  At this time, the cloth product is read by the reading unit 11 of the washing machine 10 (step S2). Specifically, the RFID tag 2 attached to the shirt B, the RFID tag 2 attached to the towel T, and the RFID tag 2 attached to the sock K are read by the reading unit 11.

  After the reading unit 11 reads the identification information of the shirt B, the towel T, and the sock K, the identification information is transmitted from the reading unit 11 to the fabric product information management unit 20. Then, the washing history update unit 21 updates the washing history associated with the identification information read by the reading unit 11 (step S3). Specifically, the washing history update unit 21 adds one row of the date and time of washing and the number of washing times to the washing history table D2 of the shirt B, the washing history table D2 of the towel T, and the washing history table D2 of the socks K. .

  Next, the determination unit 22 determines whether or not the washing period of the fabric product exceeds the usable period of the fabric product (step S4). At this time, for the shirt B, it is determined that the washing period exceeds three years, which is the usage period of the shirt B. As described above, when it is determined that the washing period of the fabric product exceeds the usable period of the fabric product, the process proceeds to step S5.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the washing period of the fabric product does not exceed the usable period of the fabric product, the process proceeds to step S6. In step S <b> 6, the determination unit 22 determines whether or not the number of washings of the cloth product exceeds the number of times that the cloth product can be washed. At this time, with respect to the towel T, it is determined that the number of times of washing exceeds 165 times that is the number of times the towel T can be washed. As described above, when it is determined that the number of times of washing the fabric product exceeds the number of times that the fabric product can be washed, the process proceeds to step S5.

  Further, when it is determined that the number of washings of the cloth product does not exceed the number of times that the cloth product can be washed, the display unit 16 displays that the cloth product (socks K) does not need to be replaced yet. The process ends. On the other hand, in step S5, the display unit 16 displays that it is better to purchase a new cloth product, and the voice output unit 17 outputs a voice message to that effect, and proposes replacement of the cloth product. For example, the display unit 16 and the audio output unit 17 notify that it is better to replace the shirt B and the towel T. Then, a series of processes are completed.

  Next, the effects of the fabric product identification system 1 and the fabric product identification method according to the present embodiment will be described.

  In the cloth product identification system 1 and the cloth product identification method according to the present embodiment, when the reading unit 11 attached to the washing machine 10 is washing the cloth product, the cloth product identification information ( ID). Thereby, it is grasped which cloth product is washed in the washing machine 10.

  The fabric product identification system 1 also updates the laundry history table D2 of the fabric product associated with the identification information of the fabric product, and the determination unit 22 that determines the state of the fabric product from the laundry history table D2. And a notification unit 15 that notifies the determination result of the determination unit 22. Therefore, the determination unit 22 determines whether it is better to purchase a new cloth product from the washing history table D2 updated by the washing history update unit 21, and the notification unit 15 notifies the result of the determination. Therefore, when a cloth product is put into the washing machine 10 and washing is performed, it can be grasped whether or not it is better to purchase the cloth product. Therefore, the cloth product can be replaced before it becomes unusable or the cloth product is torn and cannot be used.

  Further, the determination unit 22 compares the washing period of the cloth product calculated from the washing history table D2 with the usable period of the cloth product stored in advance, and the washing period exceeds the usable period. Sometimes it is better to buy a new cloth product. Therefore, the determination unit 22 determines whether or not it is better to replace the cloth product by using the pre-stored usable period and the washing period of the cloth product. The determination unit 22 determines that it is better to replace the cloth product when the washing period is longer than the usable period of the cloth product. Therefore, the cloth product can be determined with high accuracy.

  Further, the determination unit 22 compares the number of washings of the cloth product included in the washing history table D2 with the number of times that the cloth product can be washed in advance, and determines whether or not it is better to buy a new cloth product. judge. Therefore, the determination part 22 determines whether it is better to replace the cloth product by using the actual number of times of washing the cloth product and the number of times that the cloth product can be washed in advance. Therefore, it can be determined with higher accuracy whether or not it is better to replace the cloth product.

  The identification information is associated with user information indicating the user of the cloth product, and the notification unit 15 notifies the user information together with the result determined by the determination unit 22. Specifically, the display unit 16 may display that the owner of the shirt B is “A” and the owner of the towel T is “B”. Therefore, when the cloth product is washed, the user information of the user who uses the cloth product is notified together with whether or not it is better to buy the cloth product.

  Therefore, when the users are different from each other and there are a plurality of cloth products of the same type, the user of the cloth product can be grasped only by holding the cloth product over the washing machine 10. Moreover, it can alert | report whether it is better to replace the said cloth product for every user of a cloth product.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of the cloth product identification system and cloth product identification method concerning this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, The range which does not change the summary described in each claim It may be modified by or applied to others. That is, each structure of the fabric product identification system and the order of each step of the fabric product identification method can be appropriately changed without changing the gist of each claim.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the notification unit 15 provided in the washing machine 10 has been described. However, the notification unit may be provided in addition to the washing machine 10. The notification unit may be provided in a device other than the washing machine 10, such as a personal computer, a tablet terminal, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, or a wearable terminal. In this case, for example, it is possible to notify the user of the fabric product “A” and the user “B” whether or not it is better to replace the fabric product.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the notification unit 15 includes the display unit 16 and the audio output unit 17 has been described. Here, the content and mode of display by the display unit 16 and the content and mode of audio output by the audio output unit 17 can be changed as appropriate. In addition, either the display unit 16 or the audio output unit 17 can be omitted.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Cloth product identification system, 2 ... RFID tag, 10 ... Washing machine, 10a ... End part, 11 ... Reading part, 12 ... Loading port, 13 ... Water tank, 14 ... Cover part, 14a ... 1st cover part, 14b ... 2nd cover part, 15 ... notification part, 16 ... display part, 17 ... sound output part, 20 ... clothes product information management part, 21 ... washing history update part, 22 ... determination part, B ... shirt (clothes product), D ... database, D1 ... cloth product identification table, D2 ... washing history table (washing history), K ... socks (cloth products), T ... towel (cloth products).

Claims (5)

A fabric product identification system for identifying fabric products to be washed by a washing machine,
An RFID tag attached to the fabric product;
A reading unit that is attached to the washing machine and reads identification information of the cloth product from the RFID tag when the cloth product is washed by the washing machine;
A washing history update unit that updates the washing history of the fabric product associated with the identification information read by the reading unit;
A determination unit that determines whether or not it is better to buy the fabric product from the washing history updated by the washing history update unit;
An informing unit for informing a result determined by the determining unit;
A fabric product identification system comprising: The determination unit compares the washing period of the cloth product calculated from the washing history with the usable period of the cloth product stored in advance, and the washing period exceeds the usable period. It is determined that it is better to buy the fabric product when
The fabric product identification system according to claim 1. The determination unit compares the number of washings of the cloth product included in the washing history with the number of times that the cloth product can be washed in advance, and the number of washings exceeds the number of washable times. Sometimes it is better to buy a new cloth product,
The fabric product identification system according to claim 1 or 2. User information indicating a user of the fabric product is associated with the identification information,
The notification unit notifies the user information together with the result.
The cloth product identification system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A cloth product identification method for identifying a cloth product to be washed by a washing machine, comprising:
Reading the identification information of the fabric product from an RFID tag attached to the fabric product when washing the fabric product with the washing machine;
Updating the washing history of the fabric product associated with the identification information;
Determining whether it is better to replace the fabric product from the washing history;
Notifying the result determined in the determining step;
A fabric product identification method comprising:

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