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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2004
Filed:
May. 30, 2001
Duck Goo Jeon, Seoul-si, KR;
LG Electronics Inc., Seoul, KR;
Abstract
A method and system for providing washing machine operation information. The system comprises an input unit for inputting a command for washing machine operation control from a user, a controller for generating an operation control signal in response to the command inputted by the input unit to control the operation of a washing machine, and processing data regarding a use history and abnormal state of the washing machine, an operation drive circuit for driving a washing tub in the washing machine and supply/discharge of wash water in response to the operation control signal from the controller, a communication unit for supporting a communication function to transmit and receive the data processed by the controller externally over a communication network, a service provider connected to the communication unit for collecting the data from the controller, comparison-analyzing the collected data and generating control information for the setup of an optimum washing environment of the machine as a result of the analysis, and an output unit for externally displaying the control information from the service provider and its result processed by the controller. A using pattern of the user or an abnormal state of the washing machine is sensed and managed online, thereby improving the reliability and performance of the machine.