TW201946704A - Cleaning machine and system for cleaning portable accessories or ornaments, and operation method thereof capable of generating cleaning information and performing data analysis on the cleaning information to learn cleaning needs of each region - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cleaning machine and system for cleaning portable accessories or ornaments and an operation method thereof. The cleaning machine system includes a plurality of cleaning machines and a remote host. The cleaning machine includes a cleaning room for placing portable accessories or ornaments and performs cleaning operation on the portable accessories or ornaments in the cleaning room. While performing the cleaning operation, the cleaning machine generates cleaning information, records it and uploads it to the remote host. The remote host is configured to perform data analysis after receiving the cleaning information sent by each cleaning machine. The operation method of the system includes the following steps: providing a plurality of cleaning machines configured to be operated by a user to perform cleaning operation on portable accessories or ornaments, and generating cleaning information respectively and performing data analysis on the cleaning information to learn cleaning needs of each region.

Description

Washing machine, system and method for cleaning portable accessories or accessories

The present invention relates to a washing device; in particular, it relates to a washing machine, a system and a method for operating the same for cleaning portable accessories or accessories.

With the improvement of people's living standards, and because of the advancement of science and technology and the need to improve self-health management, many cleaning-related products have been produced for people to use. For example, people's clothing will be carried out after passing through. Washing, and in order to facilitate cleaning, most households will be equipped with a washing machine for washing clothes.

However, the cleaning of personal accessories or accessories is often neglected, so that after users use or wear for a long time, there will be contamination and dirt, especially because most of the accessories or accessories are users' personal supplies, It is easy for the user's skin to come into contact with dirt or dirt-containing accessories or accessories, which can cause skin allergies or other diseases, and there are health concerns.

Taking spectacle lenses as an example, after the user wears the glasses for a period of time, dust and dirt will adhere to the lenses, causing the light to diffuse when the light passes through the lenses. When wearing glasses, it is easy to cause the crystalline lens of the eye to be difficult to focus, which in turn can lead to fatigue, more serious eyes, and even eye degradation.

Therefore, most users use detergent or water with a cloth to clean the glasses. However, if the glasses are cleaned with a detergent, if the detergent is not cleaned, the residual detergent will easily damage the eyes of the user wearing the glasses. When using water with a cleaning cloth to clean the glasses, water cannot clean the oil stains, and after cleaning the glasses, using a wipe cloth to wipe the glasses will also easily scratch the surface of the glasses lenses.

In view of this, the object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine, system and method for cleaning portable accessories or accessories, so that the washing machine can clean items such as accessories or accessories, and can collect the cleaning data collected by the washing machine system. Upload the analysis and use the operation method of the washing machine to achieve the purpose of cleaning the portable accessories or accessories.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a washing machine for cleaning portable accessories or jewelry, including a plurality of washing machines and a remote host. The washing machine includes a control module, a cleaning room, and a cleaning module. , A memory module and a communication module, the cleaning room is used for placing personal accessories or accessories, and the cleaning module is electrically connected to the control module for cleaning the personal accessories or accessories in the cleaning room Operation and generate corresponding cleaning information, the memory module is electrically connected to the control module to record the cleaning information, the communication module is electrically connected to the control module to upload the cleaning information to The remote host; the remote host is in communication with the washing machines, and is configured to receive the washing information transmitted by each washing machine and perform data analysis.

The operating method of the washing machine system of the present invention includes the following steps: providing a plurality of washing machines, each of which is used for a user to operate to carry out a cleaning operation on a portable accessory or an ornament, and each generates a washing information, wherein, the The cleaning information records the corresponding location of the washing machine, the type of portable accessories or accessories being cleaned, and the time when the portable accessories or accessories were cleaned; the cleaning information generated by the cleaning machines is recorded; The cleaning information is analyzed by data to learn the cleaning needs of the portable accessories or jewelry at the location of the cleaning machine.

The effect of the present invention is to provide a washing machine system for cleaning portable accessories or jewelry, which can be provided with multiple washing machines, for different users to clean the portable accessories or jewelry, and receive the cleaning information of these washing machines through a remote host. , And analyze the data according to the cleaning information. After analyzing the data, you can learn the cleaning needs of the portable accessories or jewelry at the location of the cleaning machine, and provide them to the demanders.

In order to explain the present invention more clearly, a preferred embodiment is described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Please refer to FIG. 1, a washing machine system 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of washing machines 100 and a remote host 200 installed in various regions. Among them, the location of the washing machine 100 is set as an example. It can be set up in movie theaters, libraries, MRT stations, science parks, residential buildings, communities, hospitals, or shops and other areas for users to use. For example, it can be set up in movie theaters and can be used by moviegoers at the beginning of the movie. In the free time before cleaning the glasses, the viewing effect is better; set in the hospital, so that people who want to avoid accessories carrying bacteria to clean their accessories; set in the community can be used by residents living in the community at any time; set In the store, the store can be provided to users who need cleaning accessories, etc., but not limited to the above examples, the washing machine 100 can be applied to more places.

Please cooperate with FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 again. The cleaning machine 100 includes a cleaning chamber 10, a cleaning module 20, a memory module 30, a communication module 40, and a control module 50. Among them, the cleaning chamber 10 is used to place items such as carry-on accessories, accessories or mobile accessories 2. The portable accessories may be glasses, accessories, mobile device accessories or straps, etc .; the accessories may be ring necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc .; the mobile accessories may be mobile phones, for example. Case, mobile phone hole latch, mobile phone strap or waterproof earphone.

The cleaning module 20 is electrically connected to the control module 50 and is used to perform cleaning operations on the items 2 in the cleaning chamber 10 and provide cleaning information. Wherein, in the present embodiment, the cleaning machine 100 is an ultrasonic cleaning machine as an example. The cleaning module 20 is further provided with an oscillator (not shown) for generating an ultrasonic wave in the cleaning room 10. The ultrasonic cleaning operation is performed on the article 2 by using ultrasonic waves. Since the ultrasonic oscillator for generating ultrasonic waves is a well-known technology, it will not be repeated here. The cleaning information can be, for example, the number of the cleaning machine 100, Location, type of item 2 to be cleaned, time of item 2 to be cleaned, etc.

The memory module 30 is electrically connected to the control module 50 and is used to record the cleaning information generated by the cleaning module 20; the communication module 40 is electrically connected to the control module 50 and is used to generate the cleaning module 20 The cleaning information is uploaded to the remote host 200. In this embodiment, the communication module 40 uploads the cleaning information to the remote host 200 in real time. In other embodiments, the cleaning information may be obtained from the memory module and uploaded in batches.

The control module 50 is used to receive or send signals to each module. In other embodiments, the control module can also be connected to other modules using wireless communication.

In this embodiment, a payment module 80 is further included. The payment module 80 is electrically connected to the control module 50. The payment module 80 is used to allow users to pay for use. The payment module 80 may be Not limited to inductive, special bar code, coin payment, paper money payment, electronic payment or ticket verification, etc. For example: users can use coins, mobile phone sensors, credit cards, debit cards or scan QR codes to pay, among which For example, mobile phone induction can be Apple Pay, Android Pay, Alipay, Alipay, Street payment and so on. In other embodiments, it may be a person who does not have a payment module. For example, when the company provides employees with free use of the washing machine, it can be used without payment.

The remote host 200 and the cleaning machines 100 are connected by wireless communication, and the remote host 200 is used to receive the cleaning information transmitted by each of the cleaning machines 100 (refer to FIG. 1), and upload to the remote host 200 cleaning information for data analysis, and the analyzed data can be combined with related industries or advertisers for product marketing, or other related purposes. Among them, data analysis is a statistical method, mainly to find the relationship between different data And get the main message shown in its data.

It is worth mentioning that the washing machine 100 includes a detection module 90, which is electrically connected to the control module 50, and is used for the washing machine 100 to detect the running state of the washing machine 100 when it is turned on or before cleaning, and Whether there is an abnormality, etc., and corresponding detection information is normally generated and transmitted to the remote host 200. In addition, if an abnormality occurs, a corresponding abnormal information is generated, and the abnormal information is sent to the remote host 200 for the manufacturer Learned the operating status of each washing machine 100 and whether there is any abnormal situation, so that the manufacturer can notify the maintenance staff to go to maintenance and troubleshooting. In addition, when an abnormality occurs, if the user has paid, the control module 50 will control the payment module 80 to refund the fee to the user. In addition, in an embodiment, the detection module 90 further includes a cleaning unit 92. The cleaning unit 92 may include a filtering system for filtering the water source injected into the cleaning chamber 10. In addition, cleaning and cleaning may be provided. The function of the chamber 10 is to ensure that the user can achieve the best cleaning effect when using the washing machine 100 to clean the articles 2. For example, the cleaning module 92 may be controlled by the detection module 90 to control the off-peak time of the cleaning machine 100 to clean the cleaning chamber 10. In addition, in other embodiments, the detection module 90 may also be used for statistical cleaning. After the number of times the machine 100 executes the cleaning program reaches a predetermined number, the cleaning unit 92 is controlled to clean the cleaning chamber 10, but not limited thereto.

In addition, the memory module 30 stores a plurality of cleaning schedules. Among them, the cleaning schedule is based on different objects 2 and has different cleaning time lengths and different cleaning intensities. However, it is not limited to this, and the cleaning schedule may also be different. Cleaning solution or whether to enable or disable the ultrasonic oscillator (not shown) to clean the item 2. Because there are multiple cleaning strokes, the washing machine 100 may further include a selection module 60 for the user to operate, so that the user can choose the cleaning stroke of the cleaning item 2 according to different cleaning items 2, among which The selection module 60 is electrically connected to the control module 50 and is used to transmit data selected by the user to the control module 50 to allow the washing machine 100 to perform subsequent operations. The selection module 60 includes a plurality of keys 62 and A display interface 64, in which each of the keys 62 respectively corresponds to a different kind of article 2, and provides different cleaning schedules for the user to select according to the corresponding article 2. In addition, in an embodiment, it may further be provided with A selection button for users to choose whether to enable or disable the ultrasonic cleaning function. In this way, the user can choose whether to enable the ultrasonic cleaning function of the washing machine according to the item 2 to be cleaned. In this embodiment, the information selected by the user is displayed through the display interface 64, so that the user can confirm whether there is a selection error. In addition, the display interface 64 also displays information such as the currently selected cleaning schedule and the time required. For user reference. In other embodiments, the selection module may also have only a display interface, and the display interface is a touch panel to provide the user with a touch selection function.

In addition, the washing machine 100 may further include an identification module 70, which is electrically connected to the control module 50 and is used to identify the type of the item 2, more specifically, it can be put into the user for cleaning The item 2 in the room 10 is identified, and the identified result is transmitted to the control module 50 for subsequent judgment. After the control module 50 judges, it will further recommend a better cleaning schedule to the user on the display interface 64. If the cleaning course selected by the user is different from the cleaning course recommended by the control module 50, the washing machine 100 may issue a voice prompt through a voice module or display a prompt message on the display interface 64, but Ask the user to re-select or click to confirm. In other embodiments, the cleaning machine may only have either a selection module or an identification module. When the cleaning machine only has an identification module, after the identification module recognizes the item 2, it will directly enter the cleaning process.

Please further cooperate with FIG. 4, the cleaning room 10 may further include a cleaning area 14, a drying area 16 and a sterilization area 18, and the cleaning process includes three processes of cleaning, drying and sterilization. Wherein, the cleaning area 14 is used for cleaning the articles 2, and when cleaning the articles 2, there are different cleaning schedules according to different cleaning articles 2, among which the difference in the cleaning schedule may be used when cleaning the articles 2. Wash items 2 with different solvents, ultrasonic waves of different strengths, or adjust the length of cleaning items 2, so that the washing machine 100 can achieve better cleaning results for different items 2 when cleaning them. The drying zone 16 is used to dry the articles 2 by drying, etc., to dry the washed articles 2; the sterilization zone 18 is used to sterilize the articles 2 by sterilizing lamps 18a, but Not limited to this, sterilization may be performed by ozone or other sterilization methods. Thereby, the cleaned article 2 can achieve the effects of sterilization, disinfection and cleansing. In this embodiment, the installation areas of the washing area 14, the drying area 16, and the sterilization area 18 are those with individual independent spaces, and the articles 2 are placed on a table and moved between the areas by the table. Finish item 2 cleaning. In one embodiment, the storage platform can be other mechanisms for transferring the articles 2 such as a robot arm. In addition, in other embodiments, the cleaning area, the drying area, and the sterilization area may be set in the same area, and the article 2 is directly placed in the cleaning room for cleaning, drying, and sterilization operations; or the drying area and the sterilization area are in the same area , And the cleaning area is independent, but the setting of the area is not limited to this.

Please refer to FIG. 3 again. The cleaning room 10 further includes a see-through window 12 for users to see the condition of the items 2 being washed in the washing room 10 through the see-through window 12 to achieve unexpected effects, such as: Increase the fun of users while waiting. In addition, the see-through window 12 further includes a handle 12a for the user to open the see-through window 12 to facilitate the user to place or take out items 2. In other embodiments, the opening and closing of the see-through window can be induced by means of induction Yes, in addition, the see-through window can also be an openable hatch, etc., but it is not limited to this.

Therefore, through the cleaning system 1 and the washing machine 100 of the present invention, it is convenient for the user to quickly clean articles 2 such as personal accessories or accessories, and to make the articles 2 worn, worn, or carried by the user more sanitary and clean; In addition, the cleaning system 1 of the present invention can collect cleaning information of each washing machine 100 and perform data analysis, and can effectively use the results of the data analysis.

The operation method of the washing machine system 1 of this embodiment will be described later. The operation method includes the following steps shown in FIG. 5:

First, in step S1, the washing machines 100 are provided, and the washing machines 100 are used for a user to operate to perform a cleaning operation on the article 2, and generate cleaning information respectively. Among them, one or more washing machines 100 may be respectively provided according to a plurality of regions where data collection and data analysis are desired. The cleaning information includes, but is not limited to, the corresponding number of the washing machine 100, the location of the washing machine 100, the type of the articles 2 to be cleaned, and the time when the articles 2 were cleaned.

In step S2, the cleaning information generated by the cleaning machines 100 is recorded. For example, the cleaning information generated by the washing machine 100 can be recorded by the memory module 30 and uploaded to the remote host 200 in time through the communication module 40.

In step S3, data analysis is performed on the cleaning information, and from the results of the data analysis, the cleaning needs, user habits, and cleaning peak periods of the items 2 at the locations of the cleaning machines 100 can be learned. Among them, the cleaning needs can be known by recording why the user cleans the item 2. For example, according to the record analysis, most users use the cleaning course of cleaning glasses, or the images captured by the recognition module are glasses, etc. ; The usage habits can be learned through image recognition of the recorded item 2 or after obtaining the user's face image; the peak cleaning period can be known by recording the time when the item 2 was cleaned. The use of such cleaning information can be further combined with related industries or advertisers to sell or service related products. For example, most users of a washing machine 100 in a specific area use the washing machine 100 to clean their glasses, and the peak cleaning period is mostly between 6:00 and 9:00 in the evening. Many users need to clean their glasses, and most of the users who clean their glasses appear between 6:00 and 9:00 in the evening. Therefore, if there is a demand, they want to open an eyewear shop or send a message to users who wear glasses. Marketing flyers, etc., can recommend this specific area for the reference of demanders.

In practice, a step is further included between steps S1 to S2. After providing a cleaning course for the user to choose, and after the user selects, the user further identifies whether the cleaning course is suitable for cleaning the item 2. If not, it prompts the user whether Replace the cleaning stroke; if so, the washing machine 100 performs the cleaning operation according to the cleaning stroke. In other embodiments, after the user selects, the cleaning operation can be started directly according to the cleaning schedule selected by the user, or the recognition module can directly identify the item 2 placed in the washing machine by the user, and according to the recognition result Select a cleaning process without the user having to select it with a button.

It is worth mentioning that when the user operates the washing machine 100 to clean a first article first, the first article is identified to obtain a first feature; and when the user operates the washing machine 100 again to clean a second article When identifying the second item to obtain a second feature; when the similarity between the first feature and the second feature is higher than a predetermined threshold, determine that the first item and the second item are the same item, and provide a The prompt message is for the user to view. For example, the prompt message may ask the user whether it is not cleaned or dried, etc. In addition, the prompt message may also be a questionnaire; at the same time, select a module 60 can allow users to reply to the prompt message, and the user's reply message will form cleaning information for subsequent improvement of the cleaning schedule of the washing machine 100. Among them, the improved method can be to extend the cleaning time, adjust the cleaning intensity or change the cleaning solvent. And other ways.

In summary, the cleaning system and operating method for cleaning portable accessories or accessories provided by the present invention are provided with multiple washing machines, which can provide users in various places to easily and conveniently clean their portable accessories or accessories at any time. Items such as jewelry to keep them clean, thereby maintaining and improving the user ’s hygiene and safety. For example, users ’glasses can be cleaned conveniently and quickly, which helps users’ eye health. The advantage of a cleaning machine such as a sonic cleaner is that it can more effectively clean carry-on accessories or accessories. For example, ultrasonic waves can be used to disperse, emulsify, and peel off dirt attached to carry-on accessories or accessories. Cleaner purpose. In this way, through the wide-ranging washing machine of the present invention, ordinary people can easily clean articles anytime, anywhere, and there is no need to carry a cleaning agent with them and consider the problem of difficult cleaning outside. In addition, the cleaning information obtained by the washing machines in various places at the same time as cleaning items, and upload to the remote host for data analysis by the remote host, can help users in various regions have relevant information Perform big data analysis on the types, needs, and cleaning habits of cleaning items, and further use the analysis results for subsequent uses, such as product advertising or sales, or the feasibility evaluation of opening stores in specific areas and locations.

The above description is only the preferred and feasible embodiment of the present invention, and the cleaning machine is not limited to the ultrasonic cleaning machine of the above-mentioned embodiment. In other applications, other types of cleaning machines can also be selected. For example, equivalent changes in the scope of the present invention and the scope of patent application should be included in the scope of patent of the present invention.

[this invention]

1‧‧‧washing machine system

100‧‧‧washing machine

10‧‧‧cleaning room

12‧‧‧ can see through the window

12a‧‧‧handle

14‧‧‧washing area

16‧‧‧ drying area

18‧‧‧ sterilization zone

18a‧‧‧ sterilization lamp

20‧‧‧Cleaning module

30‧‧‧Memory module

40‧‧‧Communication Module

50‧‧‧control module

60‧‧‧Select Module

62‧‧‧button

64‧‧‧display interface

70‧‧‧Identification Module

80‧‧‧ payment module

90‧‧‧ Detection Module

92‧‧‧cleaning unit

200‧‧‧ remote host

Steps S1 ~ S3‧‧‧‧

2‧‧‧ items

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a cleaning machine system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a cleaning machine according to the above-mentioned preferred embodiment; FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an operating interface of the cleaning machine according to the above-mentioned preferred embodiment; The cleaning area, drying area, and sterilizing area of the cleaning room in the above preferred embodiment are shown in a schematic diagram; FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the operation of the above preferred embodiment.

Claims (12)

A washing machine for cleaning portable accessories or accessories, comprising: a control module; a cleaning room for storing portable accessories or accessories; a cleaning module electrically connected with the control module and used for Perform cleaning operations on the portable accessories or accessories in the cleaning room and generate corresponding cleaning information; a memory module electrically connected to the control module to record the cleaning information; a communication module and the The control module is electrically connected to upload the cleaning information to a remote host. The cleaning machine according to claim 1, wherein the memory module stores a plurality of cleaning strokes; the cleaning machine includes a selection module for a user to operate to select a cleaning stroke; the control module controls The cleaning module performs cleaning operations according to the cleaning schedule; the memory module is used to record cleaning information generated by the cleaning module. The cleaning machine according to claim 1, wherein the selection module includes a plurality of buttons for a user to click to select a cleaning process, wherein each of the buttons corresponds to a cleaning schedule of different types of personal accessories or accessories. The cleaning machine according to claim 1, wherein the memory module stores a plurality of cleaning strokes; the cleaning machine includes an identification module electrically connected to the control module, and the identification module is used to identify a portable accessory or The type of jewelry; the control module can select one of the cleaning strokes based on the identification result of the identification module to identify the portable accessories or jewelry, and control the cleaning module to perform the cleaning operation according to the cleaning stroke; the memory module is used for Record the cleaning information generated by the cleaning module. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the personal accessories or accessories include glasses, accessories, mobile device accessories or watch bands. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the washing room includes a see-through window, and a washing area, a drying area, and a sterilizing area located in the window, and the washing area is used for washing portable accessories or accessories, The drying area is used to dry the personal accessories or accessories, and the sterilization area is used to sterilize the personal accessories or accessories. A washing machine system for cleaning carry-on accessories or accessories, comprising: a plurality of washing machines as described in any one of claims 1 to 6; a remote host, which is connected to the washing machines in communication and used for Receive the cleaning information transmitted by each washing machine, and perform data analysis; wherein each cleaning information records the location of the corresponding washing machine, the type of portable accessories or accessories being cleaned, and the washing portable accessories or accessories. Time at that time. An operating method of a washing machine system for cleaning portable accessories or jewelry, including the following steps: providing a plurality of washing machines, which are respectively used by a user to perform cleaning operations on portable accessories or jewelry, and Generate cleaning information, wherein the cleaning information records the location of the corresponding washing machine, the type of portable accessories or accessories being cleaned, and the time when the portable accessories or accessories are being cleaned; The cleaning information; and performing a data analysis on the cleaning information, so as to learn the cleaning needs of the portable accessories or jewelry in each washing machine location. The operation method of the cleaning machine system as described in claim 8, including: providing a plurality of cleaning courses for users to choose, the cleaning courses corresponding to different types of personal accessories or accessories, these washing machines are based on a selected one The cleaning process is performed for the cleaning process; the cleaning information includes the number of times each cleaning process is selected. The operating method of the cleaning machine system as described in claim 9, wherein after the user selects a cleaning course, it is further recognized whether the cleaning course is suitable for cleaning portable accessories or jewelry, and if not, the user is prompted whether to replace the cleaning. stroke. The operating method of the washing machine system as described in claim 8, comprising: identifying the portable accessories or accessories placed by the user in the washing machine, and selecting a washing process according to the recognition result, for the washing machine to follow the washing process Perform cleaning operations. The operating method of the washing machine system according to claim 8, comprising: when the user operates the washing machine to clean a first article, identifying the first article to obtain a first feature; when the user again When the washing machine is operated to clean a second item, the second item is identified to obtain a second feature; when the similarity between the first feature and the second feature is higher than a predetermined threshold, a prompt is provided Message for users to view.