Avatar Image Processing Unit and Washing Machine Having the Same
First Claim
1. An avatar image processing unit comprising:
- a system microcomputer for controlling operation of entire system of a home appliance, and controlling display of an avatar image proper to an operation progress and control of the home appliance;
an avatar information storage unit for storing and providing avatar information under the control of the system microcomputer; and
an avatar image unit for displaying the avatar image selected by control of the system microcomputer.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an avatar image processing unit applicable to various kind of electronic products for representing information on operation or control of the product with an avatar, and a washing machine having the same applied thereto. The avatar image processing unit of the present invention applied to a home appliance enables to represent a basic direction of use, and states of operation progress and control with mobile characters. The voice presentation related to movement of the avatar enables more accurate transmission of information, which enhances visibility of information to improve information transmission performance, and permits to put emphasis on an entertainment factor of the present consumer trend. A variety of representation is possible by downloading and storing new avatar from a server with an external device, which permits a variety of operation state representations proper for operation conditions, thereby enhancing competitiveness of the product.
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45 Claims
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1. An avatar image processing unit comprising:
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a system microcomputer for controlling operation of entire system of a home appliance, and controlling display of an avatar image proper to an operation progress and control of the home appliance; an avatar information storage unit for storing and providing avatar information under the control of the system microcomputer; and an avatar image unit for displaying the avatar image selected by control of the system microcomputer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An avatar image processing unit comprising:
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a system microcomputer for controlling operation of entire system of a home appliance, and controlling display of an avatar image and voice presentation proper to an operation progress of the home appliance; an avatar information storage unit for storing and providing avatar image information and vocal data under the control of the system microcomputer; an avatar image unit for displaying the avatar image selected by control of the system microcomputer; and a voice output unit for presenting state information of an operation progress of the home appliance in a voice. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. An avatar image processing unit in a laundry machine having a drum for holding laundry and a motor for driving the drum, comprising:
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a system microcomputer for controlling loads of the laundry machine including the motor, and controlling display of an avatar image; and a display unit having an avatar image unit for displaying the avatar image selected in correspondence to a load state and operation progress state of the laundry machine under the control of the system microcomputer. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. An avatar image processing unit in a laundry machine having a drum for holding laundry and a motor for driving the drum, comprising:
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a system microcomputer for controlling loads of the laundry machine including the motor; a display microcomputer for controlling display of an avatar image; and a display unit having an avatar image unit for displaying the avatar image selected in correspondence to a load state and operation progress state of the laundry machine under the control of the display microcomputer. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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