KR101202495B1 - Method of controlling air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control method of an air conditioner with a built-in manual for guiding a method of use.

A control method of an air conditioner having a user manual viewing function according to the present invention may include: operating an air conditioner and displaying operating state information of the air conditioner on a display unit; Determining whether a function key is selected during operation of the air conditioner, and if the function key is selected, displaying a screen for performing a function selection mode on a display unit; And determining whether a usage manual is selected on the function selection mode screen, and when the usage manual is selected, displaying the usage manual on the display unit. According to the present invention, there is an advantage that the user can easily find a method of using the air conditioner.

Air conditioner, display unit, display, how to use, manual

Description

Control method of air conditioner {Method of controlling air conditioner}

1 is a perspective view of an indoor unit of a separate air conditioner according to the prior art.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the indoor unit constituting the air conditioner having a user manual viewing function according to the present invention.

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing an open state of the front panel of the indoor unit constituting the air conditioner having a user manual viewing function according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is a front view showing a detailed configuration of a button unit provided on the front panel of the indoor unit constituting an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a block diagram showing the overall control system configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of various display modes implemented in the display window of the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a flow chart schematically showing a display control method of an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a block diagram showing the main list (menu) of the use manual embedded in the embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a use state diagram showing a screen for selecting a use manual embedded in an embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a flowchart illustrating a process of displaying a usage manual embedded in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart specifically illustrating a control process when a 'name of each part' list is selected in a usage manual embedded in an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

12 is a flowchart specifically illustrating a control process when a 'follow operation' list is selected in a usage manual embedded in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart specifically illustrating a control process when a 'follow cleaning' list is selected in a usage manual embedded in an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

Figure 14 is a flow chart showing in detail the control process in the case of selecting the 'check list before failure' list in the use manual embedded in the embodiment of the present invention.

15 is a flowchart showing in detail a control process in the case of selecting the 'cautions for safety' list in the use manual embedded in the embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

100. Indoor 110. Front panel

112. Hinged 120. Display Window

130. Button part 132. Run / stop key

134. Temperature Key 135. Volume Key

136. Airflow key 137. Plasma key

138. Left key 139. Right key

140. Remote control receiver 150. Display device

160.USB memory 170.Air purifier

200. Control unit 202. Memory

210. Input unit 220. Compressor

230. Display unit 300. Standby mode

302. Screen off mode 304. Clock mode

306. Screen Save Mode 308. User Setting Mode

320. Operation mode 322. Real operation mode

324. User operation mode 326. Character operation mode

340. Function Selection Mode 342. Operation / Additional Functions

344. Album function 346. Popup function

350. Names of Parts 360. Driving

370. Cleaning Follow Up 380. Checklist before reporting malfunction

390. Safety Precautions

The present invention relates to a control method of an air conditioner, and more particularly, to a control method of an air conditioner having a built-in manual for guiding a method of using the air conditioner.

In general, an air conditioner is a cooling / heating device installed in a space or a wall of an interior such as an office or a home to cool or heat a room. An air conditioner is a compressor-condenser-expansion valve-evaporator. to be.

In particular, the air conditioner is mainly an outdoor unit (sometimes called 'outside' or 'heat sink') installed outdoors, and an indoor unit (sometimes called 'indoor' or 'heat absorbing side') mainly installed inside a building. The outdoor unit is provided with a condenser (outdoor heat exchanger) and a compressor, and the indoor unit is provided with an evaporator (indoor heat exchanger).

And, as is well known, the air conditioner can be broadly divided into a separate type air conditioner in which the outdoor unit and the indoor unit are separately installed, and an integrated air conditioner in which the outdoor unit and the indoor unit are integrally installed.

1 schematically shows an indoor unit appearance of a conventional split type air conditioner according to the prior art.

As shown, the split type air conditioner is separated into an indoor unit 10 and an outdoor unit (not shown), and a refrigerant pipe (not shown) is installed in communication between the indoor unit 10 and the outdoor unit (not shown). do.

The indoor unit 10 has a side and a rear exterior are formed by a cabinet 20 formed vertically long. A base 22 is provided at a lower portion of the cabinet 20, and a front panel 24 is formed at an upper end of the base 22 to form a front exterior.

The central portion of the front panel 24 is provided with a display unit 30 for displaying the operating state of the air conditioner, the side of the display unit 30 is a button unit for forming various buttons for the operation of the air conditioner 32 is provided.

The display unit 30 is generally made of an LED (LED). Therefore, the air conditioner is turned on with the operation of the air conditioner to display the operating state of the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is turned off, the display unit 30 is also turned off.

More specifically, as shown, the display unit 30 is configured to display the wind direction and the degree of strength and weakness, the room temperature and the desired temperature is also displayed. That is, the display unit 30 expresses the state of the air conditioner set by the user to the outside by the LED (LED).

However, the above-described prior art has the following problems.

The display unit 30 simply turns on / off a screen composed of LEDs to express the current temperature or operating state statically, and displays various information such as a method of using an air conditioner. There is a problem that can not provide an add-on.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and to provide a control method of an air conditioner in which a user manual can be displayed by a user's selection.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a control method of an air conditioner that can return to an initial screen by a user's operation after a user manual is displayed.

A control method of an air conditioner having a user manual viewing function according to the present invention for achieving the above object includes the steps of operating the air conditioner, and display operation state information of the air conditioner on the display unit; Determining whether a function key is selected during operation of the air conditioner, and if the function key is selected, displaying a screen for performing a function selection mode on a display unit; And determining whether a usage manual is selected on the function selection mode screen, and when the usage manual is selected, displaying the usage manual on the display unit, wherein the usage manual displayed on the display unit includes a plurality of upper lists. When selecting any one of a plurality of upper lists, a plurality of lower lists may be displayed, and the use manual information displayed on the display unit includes indoor unit information constituting an air conditioner and operation or use method information of a remote controller.

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According to the present invention having such a configuration, there is an advantage that the user can easily find a method of using the air conditioner.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 2 schematically shows the appearance of the indoor unit constituting the air conditioner having a user manual viewing function according to the present invention.

The air conditioner is composed of an indoor unit 100 and an outdoor unit (not shown) as shown, the front panel 110 is formed long in the front and rear of the indoor unit 100 as shown in Figure 2 to form a front appearance 110 ) Is provided.

In addition, the hinge 112 is provided at the upper and lower ends of the front panel 110 to become a pivot center of the front panel 110. Therefore, the front panel 110 is opened by rotating in the counterclockwise direction (viewed from above) with the right end as the axis.

The display window 120 is formed at the center of the upper half of the front panel 110. The display window 120 is a place where a set avatar is displayed, and preferably comprises an LCD or the like.

The button unit 130 is formed below the display window 120. The button unit 130 is provided with a plurality of operation buttons including a power button so that the user can operate the operation of the air conditioner.

The remote control receiver 140 is further formed below the button unit 130. The remote control receiver 140 is a part that receives a signal of a remote control.

3 illustrates a state in which the front panel 110 is rotated about the hinge 112 and opened.

As shown in the drawing, a display device 150 is provided on the rear surface of the front panel 110. The display apparatus 150 includes a plurality of components for controlling images of various avatars and the like displayed on the display window 120.

In addition, as shown, the display device 150 is equipped with a USB mounting unit 152, the USB mounting unit 152, USB memory 160 is selectively mounted. Therefore, the display device 150 can easily bring external data through the USB memory 160.

Of course, in addition to the USB memory 160 as described above, it will be possible to transfer data through various mobile storage media, and may be configured to enable data download through the Internet.

For example, in addition to the USB memory 160 described above, data may be transferred through an IEEE 1394 port.

On the other hand, the inner lower portion of the indoor unit 100 as described above is further provided with an air purifier 170 for filtering and purifying foreign matter in the air. The air purifier 170 is provided with a plurality of filters to filter out various foreign matter such as dust or smell in the air.

In addition, although not shown, the indoor unit 100 is further provided with a plurality of parts (heat exchanger, etc.) for air conditioning such as heating or cooling, and the function and configuration of each of these parts are generally known, Description is omitted.

One side of the display device 150 is further provided with a speaker 180. That is, as shown in the rear of the display device 150 is provided a speaker 180 for emitting sound to the outside. The speaker 180 serves to radiate music or sound to the outside.

4 illustrates the configuration of the button unit 130 in detail, and each key provided in the button unit 130 may be configured in various ways such as a button method or a touch method.

As shown, the center portion of the button unit 130 is provided with a run / stop key 132.

The run / stop key 132 is a run / stop button for performing or stopping an air conditioning function. That is, the operation / stop key 132 operates as a key used for driving when the air conditioning function of the air conditioner is stopped, and during operation (when the air conditioning function is being performed). It operates as a key for stop (run off).

On the other hand, the air conditioner such as the present invention is further provided with an additional function, such as an air cleaning function, in general, since the air conditioner is the air conditioning function to perform the cooling or heating of the indoor space through heat exchange, The case where such an air conditioning function is performed will be referred to as 'operation' of the air conditioner, and the case where the air conditioning function is not performed will be referred to as 'stop' of the air conditioner.

Temperature keys 134 are provided above and below the operation / stop key 132.

The temperature key 134 is a button for setting a temperature state, the upper button is a button for increasing the temperature, the lower button is a button for decreasing the temperature.

The temperature key 134 is not operated while the air conditioner is stopped. Also, during operation, it operates as a key to increase or decrease the temperature in the operation mode (especially, 'character operation mode') described below, but in the function selection mode (especially, 'album function'), it moves up and down. Also used as a moving key.

On the other hand, the volume keys 135 located on the left and right of the operation / stop key 132 are for adjusting the volume of sound. That is, to adjust the sound generated from the speaker 180 provided in the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner, the button on the left is a button for reducing the sound, the button on the right is a button for increasing the sound. . The volume key 135 may also be used as a movement key for moving in the left and right directions as the temperature key 134.

The air volume key 136 is provided at the lower left portion of the button unit 130. The air volume key 136 is a key for setting the amount of wind discharged and operates only when the air conditioner is in operation, and does not operate in a stopped state.

The plasma key 137 is provided at the lower right side of the button unit 130. The plasma key 137 is a key for operating the air purifier 170 built in the air conditioner, and is configured to be operable even during operation of the air conditioner or stop of the air conditioner.

Therefore, the air purifier 170 may purify the air operated together with the air conditioner function of the air conditioner, and may operate alone to purify the indoor air even when the air conditioner is stopped.

The left upper part of the button unit 130 is provided with a left key 138, and the right upper part is provided with a right key 139.

The left key 138 and the right key 139 do not operate when the air conditioner is in a stopped state, and are used to select various menus in the function selection mode described below when the air conditioner is in operation. .

Figure 5 shows a block diagram of the overall control system of the air conditioner according to the present invention.

As shown therein, the air conditioner is provided with a control unit 200 for controlling the overall operation, and the control unit 200 is configured so that various components are connected to each other to transmit and receive various data.

In more detail, the controller 200 is provided with a memory 202. The memory 202 is a storage medium basically built in an air conditioner, and various data are stored therein. In addition, the memory 202 also stores various materials (Avatars such as pictures or characters) displayed through the display apparatus 150.

In addition, the memory 202 has a user manual file for instructing how to operate the air conditioner. And the contents of the 'use manual' is made of text or image (image), or a combination of text and image (image).

The input unit 210, the sensor unit 212, the receiver 214, the indoor motor 216, the outdoor motor 218, and the compressor 220 are connected to the controller 200.

The input unit 210 is a part in which a user inputs a signal for the operation of the air conditioner through the button unit 130, and an input signal through the input unit 210 is transmitted to the control unit 200.

The sensor unit 212 is provided with various sensors installed in the air conditioner, in particular, a plurality of sensors such as a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a dust sensor, and a gas sensor, and is a part for measuring the air condition and pollution degree. Therefore, the measured value detected by the sensor unit 212 is transmitted to the control unit 200.

The receiver 214 is a part for receiving an external signal, such as the remote controller receiver 140, and the signal received by the receiver 214 is also transmitted to the controller 200. Of course, the receiver 214 may be configured to receive data (signal) by computer (including the Internet) or wireless communication in addition to the remote controller receiver 140.

The indoor motor 216 is provided in the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner to rotate the fan and is operated by receiving a signal from the control unit 200. For example, when an input of the operation / stop key 132 is transmitted from the input unit 210 to the control unit 200, the control unit 200 operates the indoor motor 216.

In addition, the controller 200 may be configured to control the rotational speed of the indoor motor 216 according to the pollution value of the air delivered from the sensor unit 212.

The compressor 220 and the outdoor unit motor 218 are operated by the controller 200. That is, when the operation / stop key 132 is input from the input unit 210 or the driving command is input from the remote control receiver 140, such as the indoor motor 216, the controller 200 controls the compressor 220. ) And the outdoor unit motor 218 to operate the air conditioner from the stopped state to the operating state.

On the other hand, the control unit 200 is also connected to the additional device such as the air purifier 170 and the sound output unit 222 is installed.

The air purifier 170 is a device for filtering and purifying foreign matter in the air as described above. The air purifier 200 may control the air purifier according to a signal input by the input unit 210. 170) to control the operation. That is, as described above, the air purifier 170 is operated by the input of the plasma key 137 of the button unit 130.

In addition, the air cleaning device 170 may be automatically adjusted to the strength and weakness by the control unit 200. That is, the control unit 200 detects the degree of contamination (dust, gas, etc.) in the air measured by the sensor unit 212 according to the user's setting, and then the air purifier 170 It can be configured to automatically adjust the intensity of.

The sound output means 222 is a part for outputting sound, and the speaker 180 is an example, and is configured to output various sounds such as a buzzer, a melody, and music. For example, depending on the operation status of each part of the air conditioner, a buzzer may sound when an error occurs, or various melodies may be output depending on the image of each avatar, or music may be output depending on the execution of the music file.

In addition, the controller 200 also controls the display apparatus 150. That is, the display screen suitable for the operation of the air conditioner is implemented by an air conditioner operation signal such as the operation / stop key 132 of the input unit 210 transmitted to the control unit 200.

In addition, a signal input through the input unit 210 may be transmitted to the controller 200 to output sound through the sound output unit 222.

The controller 200 also controls the content displayed on the outside through the display window 120. The display unit 230 is connected to the controller 200. Therefore, the control unit 200 also controls to display the user manual file stored in the memory 202 on the display unit 230 according to the user's selection.

The input unit 210 is composed of a button unit 130, a remote control (remote control) and the like, through the input unit 210 is also input a signal for the operation of the display device 150. In addition, since the display window 120 of the front panel 110 described above is configured as a touch screen, a control command may be input by the touch of the display window 120.

The display unit 230 is a part for displaying an avatar such as various pictures, a video, a character, etc. according to a command of the controller 200. The content of the usage manual file stored in the memory 202 is displayed through the display unit 230.

Meanwhile, a portable storage device such as the USB memory 160 described above is connected to the input unit 210, and data (signal) can be input from the outside even through the mobile storage device. That is, a photo or image displayed on the display window 120 or a music file (including an MP3 file) to be output through the sound output unit 222 is input through the removable storage device.

FIG. 6 schematically shows an example of various types of display modes displayed on the display window 120 by the controller 200.

As shown, the display mode implemented by the display unit 230 is a standby mode 300 depicting a waiting state before the air conditioning function is largely executed, and an operation mode indicating that the air conditioning function is being performed. And a function selection mode 340 for selecting various functions.

The standby mode 300 includes a screen off mode 302 in which nothing is displayed on the screen, a clock mode 304 for displaying a current time, a screen save mode 306 in which a screen saver program is executed, and a user set It is common for at least one of the user setting modes 308 in which any image is displayed to be configured to be displayed.

That is, one of the above screen off mode 302, clock mode 304, screen protect mode 306, and user setting mode 308 is generally set when the air conditioner is released. Therefore, when the user applies power to the air conditioner, the set standby mode 300 is booted and displayed.

Of course, the standby mode 300 may be changed by a user. That is, the user selects a desired mode from the screen off mode 302, the clock mode 304, the screen saver mode 306, and the user setting mode 308 to display the display unit 230 at the time of booting. It is also possible to be implemented in the display window 120 through.

In more detail, the screen off mode 302 means that the display window 120 remains off.

In the watch mode 304, a current time is displayed on the display window 120, and a year and month are displayed together with the time, and a value measured from a temperature sensor or a humidity sensor may be simultaneously displayed.

In the screen save mode 306, a preset screen save program is executed, which means that a screen saver, also called a screen save, is operated. Therefore, the screen saver mode 306 is the same as the screen on which the screen saver widely used in the computer is executed.

The user setting mode 308 allows the user to display an image which has been arbitrarily preset. That is, the user arbitrarily presets a picture of himself or his family or his character, and this set image is displayed when the power is applied.

The operation mode 320 refers to a state of an image implemented through the display unit 230 when the air conditioner is operated by inputting the operation / stop key 132 in the standby mode 300. The driving mode 320 is divided into a live driving mode 322, a user driving mode 324, and a character driving mode 326.

Therefore, when the air conditioner operates, any one of the real operation mode 322, the user operation mode 324, and the character operation mode 326 constituting the operation mode 320 is executed. That is, any one mode preset by the user is executed.

The live operation mode 322 displays a real image (photo) previously stored in the memory 202. The real image may be a still image or a moving image.

The user driving mode 324 uploads an image or a video that a user wants to the memory 202, and then selects the uploaded image or video by the user and the display window 120 when the air conditioner is operated. It is to be displayed in.

The character driving mode 326 is a mode for displaying a character stored in advance, such a character may be composed of a still image, or may be made of a dynamic character. For example, when the character driving mode 326 is executed, a skiing character may be implemented in the display window 120, and such a character is preferably displayed as a video.

On the other hand, the operation mode 320 as described above is continuously operated unless a separate key (Key) for executing another command is input. When the air conditioner is stopped in the operation mode 320, the air conditioner returns to the standby mode 300. At this time, the automatic cleaning 310 may be performed. However, this automatic cleaning 310 function is executed only when the function is set in advance.

In addition, the driving mode 320 may be configured to switch to the screen protection mode 306 according to the user's setting. That is, after the operation mode 320 is executed, if no execution key is input by a predetermined time, a pre-stored screen saver program is executed to switch to the screen saver mode 306.

In the screen protection mode 306 as described above, when an arbitrary key is inputted, the screen protection mode 306 is automatically terminated and returned to its original state. That is, the operation returns to the operation mode 320 again.

The function selection mode 340 is a mode for allowing a user to select or set various functions of the air conditioner.

The function selection mode 340 includes a driving / additional function 342 and an album function 344.

The operation / additional function 342 is to set an operation state and an additional function of the air conditioner, and the album function 344 allows to store and edit various pictures.

In the operation function, it is possible to select a state of use of an air conditioner such as cooling or dehumidification and to adjust the air volume. The operation / additional function 342 is also provided with a usage guide function to be described below.

Meanwhile, the pop-up function 346 may be additionally performed during each of the above modes. The pop-up function 346 means that various pop-up windows are displayed on the display window 120 so that a user can easily visually recognize an error state of an air conditioner or an operation state of an input key during execution of each mode. .

The function selection mode 340 may also be configured to switch to the screen protection mode 306 as in the operation mode 320 according to the user's setting. That is, after the function selection mode 340 is executed, if no execution key is input by the preset time, the pre-stored screen saver program is executed to switch to the screen saver mode 306.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a schematic flow of the standby mode 300, the operation mode 320, and the function selection mode 340.

As shown, first, the controller 200 determines whether power is supplied (S400). When the power is supplied, the standby mode 300 is executed (S410), and if no power is supplied, no action is taken.

Next, it is determined whether the operation / stop key 132 is input (S420). In this case, when the operation / stop key 132 is input, the signal is transmitted to the controller 200 to operate an air conditioner (S421). That is, the control unit 200 operates the air conditioning components such as the indoor motor 216 and the outdoor motor 218 to perform the air conditioning of the indoor space (S421).

On the other hand, when the operation / stop key 132 is not input, it is also determined whether the plasma key 137 is input again (S430). When the plasma key 137 is input, the input signal is transmitted to the controller 200 to operate the air purifier 170. Therefore, the air cleaning function is executed (S432).

The air purifier 170 operates to determine whether an end key is input while the air cleaning function is performed (S434), and when the end key is input, such a signal is transmitted to the controller 200 to provide an air purifier ( 170 is stopped (S436). In this case, the end key means an input of the plasma key 137. That is, when the plasma key 137 is pressed once, the air purifier 170 is operated, and when the plasma key 137 is pressed again in this state, the air purifier 170 is stopped.

When the air conditioning function is executed as described above (S421), the operation mode 320 is executed on the display window 120 (S440).

When the driving mode is executed (S440), the memory 202 sets a time. That is, the time 'T = 0' is set (S460). In addition, it is determined whether a function key such as the left key 138 or the right key 139 is input through the button unit 130.

As a result of the determination, when the function key is input (S462), the function selection mode 340 is executed (S480). Otherwise, it is determined whether the operation / stop key 132 is input again (S464). .

If the operation / stop key 132 is not input, the time value T stored in the memory 202 is read (S466). Then, it is determined whether the time value T is equal to or greater than the time set value (eg, 5 minutes) set in the above environment setting (S468).

If it is determined that the time value T is equal to or greater than the time set value, the screen protection mode 306 is executed (S470). The screen protection mode 306 ends when an arbitrary key is input (S472).

When the function selection mode is executed (S480), the memory 202 resets the time. That is, time is set to 'T = 0' (S530). Then, it is determined whether the right key 139 (here, used as a function closing key) is input through the button unit 130 (S532).

When the 'function close key', that is, the right key 139 is input, the screen returns to the operation mode execution screen, and when it is not input, the operation / stop key 132 is again determined. (S534).

In this case, when the operation / stop key 132 is not input, the time value T stored in the memory 202 is read (S536). Then, it is determined whether the time value T is equal to or greater than the time set value (eg, 5 minutes) set in the above environment setting (S538).

If it is determined that the time value T is equal to or greater than the time setting value, the screen protection mode 306 is executed (S540). The screen protection mode 306 determines whether an arbitrary key is input (S542), and when the key is input, the screen protection mode 306 ends (S544).

On the other hand, when it is determined whether the operation / stop key 132 is input in steps S464 and S534, when the operation / stop key 132 is input, the controller 200 stops the air conditioner. . That is, execution of the air conditioning function is stopped (S550).

Then, the air conditioner is stopped and at the same time automatic cleaning is performed (S552). Of course, this function is performed when it is set in advance.

Then, it is determined whether the power is cut off (S560), and when the power is cut off, all display execution is terminated (S570), and when the power is not cut off, the display returns to the standby mode execution screen.

8 shows each menu of a usage guide function provided in the operation / additional function 342. In other words, the user manual file (file) is built in the memory 202, the user manual file (file) is displayed (displayed) through the display unit 230 in accordance with the user's selection to the user of the air conditioner It will function to guide how to use.

As shown in the drawing, the contents of the 'use manual' are classified by a plurality of lists (menus) and configured to be displayed for each list (menu) according to a user's selection.

Therefore, the 'use manual' is largely divided into the name of each part (350), follow the operation (360), follow the cleaning (370), check before failure report (380) and safety precautions (390), etc. do.

More specifically, the 'User's manual' includes 'name of each part' 350 in which the name of each part of the air conditioner is written, and 'following operation', which is guided step by step so that the user can follow the operation of the air conditioner. (360), 'Cleaning the cleaning' (370) that guided the cleaning method, 'Confirmation before failure report' (380), which describes what to check when an abnormal condition of the air conditioner occurs, and be careful to prevent safety accidents There is a sub-list (menu) consisting of the 'Safety Precautions' (390), etc., listing matters to be done.

The name 350 of each of the parts shows the name of each part of the inside and outside of the air conditioner. That is, the name 350 of each unit is the indoor unit 352 and the outdoor unit 354 constituting the air conditioner, the control unit 356 is provided with a button for adjusting the air conditioner, the remote control that can wirelessly control the air conditioner 358 Submenu (menu), etc.). In addition, the menu of the remote controller 358 is again classified into a method of operation 358 'and a method of use 358 ".

The following operation 360 illustrates an operation method sequentially to enable the operation of the air conditioner when the user operates the air conditioner according to the instructions displayed on the display unit 230.

The following operation 360 is a cooling operation 362 for guiding a method of cooling the room, a temperature control 364 for guiding a method for setting a desired temperature, and a wind control 366 for adjusting a direction of the discharged wind. And sub-lists (menus), such as add-ons 368, which guide a number of additional feature setting methods.

The cooling operation 362 menu shows in detail how to operate the air conditioner when it is desired to cool the room with a comfortable and fresh wind.

The temperature control (364) menu guides the user to easily set the desired temperature.

The wind control 366 menu is to guide the user to set the amount and direction of the wind discharged from the air conditioner, the wind control (366) menu to guide the left and right wind direction control method (366a) ), The upper and lower wind direction control (366b) for guiding the up and down control method of the discharged wind and the air volume control (366c) for adjusting the amount of the discharged wind is classified into a lower list (menu).

The left and right wind direction control (366a) menu guides a method for easily adjusting the direction of the wind discharge from side to side, and the up and down wind direction control (366b) menu guides a method for easily adjusting the wind discharge direction up and down. And, the air volume control (366c) menu is for adjusting the amount of wind discharged. That is, the method of setting the amount of wind discharged to 'river', 'power' or 'weak', etc. is guided.

The additional function (368) includes artificial intelligence (368a), dehumidification operation (368b), turbo Z cooling (368c), digital power saving cooling (368d), three-sided stereoscopic cleaning system (368e), simple reservation (368f), current time Sub-lists are provided (368g), On Schedule (368h), and Off Schedule (368i).

The artificial intelligence 368a is a menu for setting the air conditioner to be operated in a desired state by allowing the sensor unit 212 to automatically sense an indoor temperature to operate an air conditioner.

The dehumidification operation 368b guides a method of simultaneously setting an effective moisture removal and cooling operation on a day of high humidity, and the turboZ cooling 368c guides a method of setting the power for cooling strongly within a short time.

The digital power saving cooling (368d) guides the setting method for saving the electric charge by cooling only the necessary space and comfortable cooling according to the biorhythm.

The three-dimensional stereoscopic cleaning system 368e is for guiding a method of setting three-dimensional stereoscopic clean driving to make indoor air clean and comfortable.

The simple reservation 368f is a menu for guiding setting a reservation time so that the user turns off automatically after driving for a desired reservation time, and the current time setting 368g is a menu guiding a method for easily setting a current time.

The on schedule 368h and the off schedule 368i are menus for guiding a method of automatically setting the air conditioner to be turned on or off at a preset time set by the user.

Follow the cleaning step 370 is to guide the cleaning method of the air conditioner in sequence, including the filter cleaning (372), plasma clean system cleaning (374), hepa filter replacement method (376) and storage method ( 378).

The filter cleaner 372 is a menu for guiding a method of cleaning various filters such as a pre-filter (not shown) with a vacuum cleaner or a brush, and the plasma clean system cleaning 374 is a plasma clean system ( (Not shown) illustrates how to clean such a plasma clean system.

The HEPA filter replacement method 376 guides a method of replacing a HEPA filter (not shown) separately provided, and the storage method 378 is a menu for guiding measures when an air conditioner is not used.

The check before the malfunction report (380) is to check and take action by the user himself before requesting the service center in the event of an error in the air conditioner, including the symptoms (382) and check (384) And a sublist of actions 386 is provided.

The symptom 382 lists various abnormal conditions of the air conditioner, and the confirmation 384 lists items to be individually confirmed for the plurality of symptom 382. In addition, the action 386 lists the action to be taken after the symptom 382 and the confirmation 384.

The safety precautions 390 list the instructions that the user should take to prevent the unexpected danger or damage by using the air conditioner safely and correctly, which includes warnings 392 and 394. A sublist of is provided.

The warning 392 menu lists cases in which the user could be killed or seriously injured if the instructions were not followed, and the caution (394) menu could cause the user to injure or damage property if the instructions were not observed. Lists possible cases. That is, the items to be noted when installing the air conditioner, before, after and during use are listed.

The above usage method guide function is a function included in the operation / additional function 342 setting described above. That is, when the 'use manual' icon is selected on the screen as shown in FIG. 9 during the setting of the operation / additional function 342, each menu of the use manual as described above is displayed.

10 to 15 are flowcharts illustrating a process of displaying a user manual by selecting a 'user manual' on a screen as shown in FIG. 9.

First, referring to FIG. 10, the controller 200 determines whether the user selects the 'use manual' icon on the operation / additional function setting screen as shown in FIG. 9 (S600).

As a result of the determination (S600), when the 'use manual' icon is selected, the use manual main screen is displayed on the display unit 230 (S602).

At this time, each main list of the 'use manual' as described above is displayed. That is, a list of names of each part 350, following the operation (360), following the cleaning (370), check before the failure report (380) and safety notices (390), etc. to the display unit 230 Is displayed.

Accordingly, the user selects one of the lists, and the controller 200 determines whether an item of the list is selected and displays the corresponding sublist.

In more detail, first, the control unit 200 determines whether 'name of each part' is selected (S610), and if 'following operation' is selected if 'name of each part' is not selected. It is determined whether or not (S700).

In addition, if 'Follow driving' is not selected, it is determined whether 'Follow cleaning' is selected (S800), and then 'Check before failure' is selected (S900) and 'Safety for safety' It is determined whether or not 'is selected' (S950) in turn.

11 to 15 illustrate a flowchart of a case where each menu is selected according to a user's selection in the user manual main screen S602 as described above.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a case where 'name of each part' is selected in step S610.

As shown therein, the sub-list for 'name of each part' is displayed through the display unit 230 (S612). That is, the sub-lists of the indoor unit 352, the outdoor unit 354, the control unit 356, the remote controller 358, and the like as described above are displayed (S612), and the user selects any one of these sub-lists. Done.

Therefore, the controller 200 determines whether the user selects the 'indoor' menu (S620).

As a result of the determination (S620), when the 'indoor' menu is selected, the names of the parts of the indoor unit are displayed (S622). Otherwise, it is determined whether the 'outdoor unit' menu is selected again (S630).

In this case, when the 'outdoor unit' menu is selected, the names of the parts of the outdoor unit are displayed on the display unit 230 (S632). Otherwise, it is determined whether the user selects the 'control unit' menu (S640). .

If the 'control unit' menu is selected, the name of each part of the 'control unit' is displayed on the display unit 230 (S642). Otherwise, it is determined whether the user selects the 'remote control' menu. (S650)

As a result of the determination (S650), when the 'remote control' menu is selected, the 'remote control' operation main screen is displayed on the display unit 230 (S652), otherwise, step S612 is continued to select the user's menu. Will wait.

In step S652, the controller 200 again determines whether the user selects the 'operation method' menu of the remote controller (S660), and if the 'operation method' is selected, displays the remote control operation method (S660). If not, it is determined whether or not the user selects the 'use method' of the remote controller (S670). In this case, when the 'use method' is selected, the method of using the remote controller is displayed (S672), otherwise, the step S652 is continued.

When each name or method of use is displayed as described above, each page may be moved back and forth by using the left and right navigation keys (◀ ▶, volume keys) of the button unit 130.

On the other hand, after each name or usage method is displayed as described above, the controller 200 again determines whether the 'return button' is input (S680), and when the 'return button' is input as a result of the determination. Returns to the initial screen. That is, the process returns to the step S612.

12 is a flowchart illustrating a case where 'follow operation' is selected in step S700.

As shown therein, the sub-list is displayed on the display unit 230 (S702), where the cooling operation 362, temperature control 364, and wind control 366 as described above. The list of additional functions 368 and the like is displayed (S702). Therefore, the controller 200 determines which one of the list is selected by the user.

Specifically, first, it is determined whether the user selects 'cooling operation' (S710), and when the cooling operation is selected, the cooling operation method is displayed (S712), otherwise the 'temperature control' It is determined whether a menu is selected (S720).

As a result of the determination, if the 'temperature control' is selected (S722), the temperature control method is displayed (S722), otherwise, it is determined whether the 'wind adjustment' menu is selected (S730).

In this case, when the 'wind control' menu is selected, the display unit 230 displays a lower list related to wind control (S731).

Next, the controller 200 determines whether any of the lower items of the 'wind control' menu is selected. That is, it is first determined whether the 'left and right wind direction control' menu is selected (S732).

As a result, when the 'left and right wind direction control' menu is selected (S733), if the left and right wind direction control method is displayed (S733), otherwise it is determined whether the 'up and down wind direction control' menu is selected (S734).

In this case, when the 'up and down wind control' is selected, the up and down wind direction adjusting method is displayed (S735). Otherwise, it is determined whether to select the 'air volume control' menu again (S736).

If the 'air volume control' menu is selected, the air volume control method is displayed (S737). Otherwise, the step S731 of waiting for the user's selection is continued.

On the other hand, if the 'wind control' menu is not selected in step S730, it is determined whether the 'additional function' menu is selected (S740). In this case, if the 'additional function' is not selected, step S702 is continued, and if the 'additional function' is selected, a sub-list of the 'additional function' is displayed (S741).

That is, the display unit 230, the artificial intelligence (368a), dehumidification operation (368b), turbo Z cooling (368c), digital power saving cooling (368d), three-dimensional stereoscopic cleaning system (368e), simple reservation as described above (368f), a sub-list such as the current time alignment (368g), the ON schedule (368h) and the off schedule (368i) is displayed (S741), wherein the control unit 200 again selects which of these sub-lists are selected. Will be judged.

First, it is determined whether the 'artificial intelligence' is selected (S742), and if the artificial intelligence is selected (S743). If the 'artificial intelligence' menu is not selected, it is again determined whether the 'dehumidification operation' menu is selected (S744).

As a result of the determination, if the 'dehumidification operation' menu is selected, the dehumidification operation method is displayed (S745), otherwise, it is determined whether the 'Turbo Z cooling' menu is selected (S746).

If the 'Turbo Z cooling' menu is selected, the turbo cooling setting method is displayed (S747), otherwise, it is determined whether the 'digital power saving cooling' menu is selected (S748).

In this case, when the 'digital power saving cooling' menu is selected, the contents of the digital power saving cooling method are displayed (S749). Otherwise, it is determined whether the 'three-sided stereoscopic cleaning system' menu is selected (S750).

If the 'three-sided cleaning system' menu is selected, the information on how to set up the three-sided stereoscopic cleaning system is displayed (S751). Otherwise, it is determined whether the 'simple reservation' menu is selected again (S752).

If the 'simple reservation' menu is selected, the method for setting a simple reservation is displayed (S753). Otherwise, it is determined whether the 'current time setting' menu is selected (S754).

If the 'current time alignment' menu is selected (S755), a method of setting the current time is displayed (S755).

When the 'on schedule' menu is selected, the method of setting the on schedule is displayed (S757). Otherwise, it is determined whether the 'off schedule' menu is selected (S758).

As a result of the determination (S758), when the 'off schedule' menu is selected, the method for setting the off schedule is displayed (S759), otherwise, the step S741 is continued.

When each setting method is displayed as described above, details can be viewed while moving each page back and forth using the left and right navigation keys (◀ ▶, volume keys) of the button unit 130.

On the other hand, after each setting method is displayed (display), the control unit 200 again determines whether the 'return button' is input (S760), and if the 'return button' is input, the initial screen Return to. In other words, the process returns to step S702.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a case where 'follow cleaning' is selected in step S800.

As shown, at this time, a sub-list related to 'following cleaning' is displayed (S802). That is, the sub-list such as the filter cleaning 372, the plasma clean system cleaning 374, the HEPA filter replacement method 376, and the storage method 378 as described above is displayed (S802), and the control unit 200 Determines which of these lists is selected by the user.

Specifically, first, it is determined whether the 'filter cleaning' menu is selected (S810). In this case, if the 'filter cleaning' menu is selected, the filter cleaning method is displayed (S812). Otherwise, the filter cleaning method is determined (S820).

As a result of the determination, when the 'plasma clean system cleaning' menu is input, the contents of the cleaning of the plasma clean system are displayed (S822). Otherwise, it is determined whether the 'hepa filter replacement method' menu is selected (S830). ).

In this case, when the 'hepa filter replacement method' menu is selected, the method for replacing such a hepa filter (not shown) is displayed (S832). Otherwise, it is determined whether the 'storage method' menu is selected (S840).

As a result of the determination, when the 'storage method' menu is selected, the contents of the storage method are displayed (S842), otherwise, the step S802 is continued.

When the cleaning or storage method is displayed as described above, details can be viewed while moving each page back and forth using the left and right navigation keys (◀ ▶, volume keys) of the button unit 130.

On the other hand, after each cleaning or storage method is displayed (display), the control unit 200 again determines whether the 'return button' is input (S850), and if the 'return button' is input as a result of the determination Return to the initial screen. That is, the process returns to step S802.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a case where 'check before failure report' is selected in step S900.

At this time, the first 'symptom' list is displayed (S902), so that the user can select the corresponding symptom. Therefore, the controller 200 determines whether the user selects an item corresponding to the symptom (S910).

In this case, when the 'symptom' item is selected, the 'check' list for the corresponding symptom is displayed (S912). Next, it is determined whether the user selects the detail item again from the check list (S920), and displays the "action" corresponding to the detail check item (S922).

When the 'actions' are displayed as described above, the details can be viewed while moving each page back and forth using the left and right navigation keys (◀ ▶, volume keys) of the button unit 130.

On the other hand, after the 'action' is displayed (display) as described above, the control unit 200 again determines whether the 'return button' is input (S924), and if the 'return button' is input as a result of the determination Return to the initial screen. In other words, the process returns to step S902.

Of course, as described above, 'symptom-> confirmation-> action' may not be displayed in order, and at the same time, 'symptom', 'confirmation' and 'action' may be displayed so that the user can recognize the contents.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a case where 'precautions for safety' are selected in step S950.

As shown therein, the list of notices is first displayed on the display unit 230 (S952). Therefore, the user can select each item of the precautions, and the control unit 200 first determines whether the user has selected the 'warning' item (S960).

As a result of the determination, when the 'warning' item is selected, 'warning' contents are displayed (S962), otherwise, it is determined whether the 'attention' item is selected (S970).

In this case, when the 'attention' item is selected, the 'attention' content is displayed (S972), otherwise, the step S952 is continued.

And when the 'warning' or 'caution' content is displayed (display) as described above, using the left and right navigation keys (◀ ▶, volume keys) of the button unit 130, you can see the details while moving back and forth each page. Will be.

In addition, after the 'warning' or 'caution' content is displayed, the controller 200 determines whether the 'return button' is input again (S980), and the 'return button' is input. If so, return to the initial screen. In other words, the process returns to step S952.

Meanwhile, as described above, the 'warning' content and the 'attention' content may not be selectively displayed but may be controlled to be simultaneously displayed.

The scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and many other modifications based on the present invention will be possible to those skilled in the art within the scope of the present invention.

For example, in the above example, the determination of whether to input the 'return button' is performed after the contents of each sub-list are displayed. However, the determination of whether or not to input the 'return button' is frequently performed so that the 'return button' In this case, it is also possible to configure to return to the initial screen or the initial screen of the corresponding list or the initial screen of the user manual.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the 'use manual' exemplifies a case in which the content is composed of text or / and image (video), but may be configured in various forms without being limited to such text and image (video). Of course.

As described above, in the present invention, a usage manual indicating a method of using the air conditioner is stored in the memory and displayed externally by the user's selection. Therefore, there is an advantage that the usage of the air conditioner can be easily read.

In addition, since the user manual provided in the present invention is broken down by list and configured step by step, the user can search only the necessary part. In addition, the return button may return to the initial screen directly. Therefore, according to the present invention, the search for the use of the air conditioner becomes more convenient.

Claims (12)

Operating the air conditioner and displaying operation state information of the air conditioner on a display unit; Determining whether a function key is selected during operation of the air conditioner, and if the function key is selected, displaying a screen for performing a function selection mode on a display unit; And It is determined whether a usage manual is selected on the function selection mode screen, and when the usage manual is selected, displaying the usage manual on the display unit. The usage manual displayed on the display unit includes a plurality of upper lists, If you select any of the multiple top lists, multiple bottom lists can be displayed. The usage manual information displayed on the display unit includes indoor unit information constituting the air conditioner and operation or usage information of the remote controller, The display unit may display additional functions, In the 'additional function', 'artificial intelligence' for guiding a method of automatically setting an air conditioner to be sensed by a user in a desired state and guiding a method for simultaneously setting a moisture removal and cooling operation A control method of an air conditioner including a dehumidification operation and a sub-list including 'Turbo Z cooling' for guiding a method of setting it to be strongly cooled in a short time. delete The method of claim 1, The plurality of lists include 'name of each part' including names of each part of the air conditioner, 'following operation' guided step by step so that the user can follow the operation of the air conditioner, and a cleaning method. Includes 'Cleaning Cleaning', 'Precautions Before Declaration of Failure', which lists the matters to be checked in the event of an abnormal condition of the air conditioner, and 'Precautions for Safety', which lists matters to be careful of in order to prevent safety accidents. Control method of air conditioner. The method of claim 3, wherein The name of each part includes an 'indoor' and an 'outdoor unit' constituting an air conditioner, a 'control unit' provided with a button for adjusting the air conditioner, and a 'remote control' that can be controlled wirelessly. Control method of the air conditioner including a sub-list (menu). The method of claim 3, wherein The 'following operation' includes a 'cooling operation' for guiding a method of cooling the room, a 'temperature control' for guiding a method for setting a desired temperature, and a 'wind control' for adjusting a direction of the discharged wind; The control method of the air conditioner includes a sub-list (menu) including 'additional functions' for guiding a plurality of additional function setting methods. 6. The method of claim 5, In the 'wind control' menu, 'left and right wind direction control' for guiding the left and right control method of the discharged wind, 'up and down wind direction control' for guiding the up and down control method of the discharged wind, and to control the amount of wind discharged A control method of an air conditioner including a usage guide function, characterized in that a lower list including 'air volume control' is provided. The method of claim 1, The sub-list includes 'digital power saving cooling' for guiding comfortable cooling according to biorhythms and cooling only necessary space, 'three-sided stereoscopic cleaning system' for guiding a method for setting three-dimensional stereoscopic clean operation, and the user 'Simple Reservation' guides you to set the scheduled time to automatically turn off after driving for the desired reservation time, 'Current time' guides how to set the current time, and air conditioning automatically at the scheduled time you set The control method of the air conditioner further comprises a 'on schedule' to guide the way to turn on the device, and 'off schedule' to guide the air conditioner to automatically turn off at the reservation time set by the user. The method of claim 3, wherein The “Cleaning” includes “Cleaning the filter” for guiding the cleaning of various filters with a vacuum cleaner or a brush, “Plasmamaclin system cleaning” for guiding the cleaning of the plasma clean system, and HEPA filter. A control method of an air conditioner including a sub-list (menu) including a 'hepa filter replacement method' for guiding a replacement method and a 'storage method' for guiding measures when an air conditioner is not used. The method of claim 3, wherein The 'check prior to failure report', a plurality of 'symptoms' list various abnormal conditions of the air conditioner, 'confirmation' lists the items to be checked individually for the plurality of symptoms, and The control method of the air conditioner including a sub-list (menu) including the "action" that lists the contents to be taken by the user after the symptoms and confirmation. The method of claim 3, wherein The above "Safety Precautions" includes "Warnings", which may indicate death or serious injury if the user does not follow the instructions, and injury or property damage if the user does not follow the instructions. Air conditioner equipped with a how-to guide, characterized in that the 'caution' menu is provided that the case can be worn. The method of claim 1, The control method of the air conditioner in which the page is moved by a button operation constituting the button portion in the step of displaying the contents of the user manual. The method of claim 1, And controlling the air conditioner to return to the initial screen by a user's return button operation.

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