Method for Controlling Information Display Using the Avatar in the Washing Machine
First Claim
1. A method for controlling an information display using an avatar of a washing machine equipped with a display capable of indicating information associated with operation states of the washing machine, the method comprising the steps of:
- a) specifying an avatar image according to an operation menu; and
b) displaying the specified avatar according to operation states of the washing machine.
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Abstract
A method for controlling an information display using an avatar of a washing machine is disclosed, which displays all information associated with usage- and control-information of the washing machine via the avatar, and allows a user of the washing machine to easily recognize the usage- and control-information of the washing machine, resulting in increased information transmission characteristics of the washing machine. Basic usages of the washing machine, and various methods for displaying operation- and control-states of the washing machine will be indicated by at least one dynamic character, such that a user of the washing machine can easily recognize necessary information of the washing machine, resulting in not only increased information transmission characteristics of the washing machine but also emphasized entertainment elements required by modern consumers of the washing machine.
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62 Claims
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1. A method for controlling an information display using an avatar of a washing machine equipped with a display capable of indicating information associated with operation states of the washing machine, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) specifying an avatar image according to an operation menu; and b) displaying the specified avatar according to operation states of the washing machine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for controlling an information display using an avatar of a washing machine equipped with a display capable of indicating washing information, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) specifying an avatar image according to categories of the washing information; and b) if a user selects a desired menu in a washing-information explanation mode, displaying a specified avatar appropriate for the selected menu on the display, such that it informs the user of information associated with the selected menu. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A method for controlling an information display using an avatar of a washing machine equipped with a display capable of indicating washing course information, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) displaying a plurality of menus for sequentially providing a user with information of all washing processes; and b) if the user selects a desired menu from among the displayed menus, displaying a specified avatar appropriate for the selected menu on the display, such that it sequentially informs the user of necessary information. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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43. A method for controlling an information display using an avatar of a washing machine equipped with a display capable of indicating information associated with operation states of the washing machine, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) specifying an avatar image for indicating washing information; and b) if a user enters a command for displaying user-confirmed items prior to the beginning of a washing process, displaying the specified avatar on the display, such that it informs the user of information associated with the user-confirmed items. - View Dependent Claims (44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50)
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51. A method for controlling an information display using an avatar of a washing machine equipped with a display capable of indicating information associated with operation states of the washing machine, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) specifying an avatar image for indicating washing information; and b) if an unexpected error occurs in an operation time of the washing machine, displaying the specified avatar corresponding to the error on the display, and providing the user with information of the error. - View Dependent Claims (52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62)
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