Patents by Inventor Hai Shu

Hai Shu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11967320
    Abstract: A process of a voice control method with a cloud server and a terminal device. The voice control method includes: a terminal device receiving voice information; the terminal device querying a control instruction corresponding to the voice information from a local voice database; when the control instruction corresponding to the voice information is not queried in the local voice database, the terminal device uploading the voice information to a cloud server; the cloud server parsing the control instruction corresponding to the voice information; when the control instruction corresponding to the voice information is parsed, the cloud server sending the control instruction to the terminal device; and the terminal device receiving the control instruction, and performing a corresponding operation on the basis of control instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD., HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhenxing Huang, Sheng Xu, Junming Yin, Hai Shu
  • Patent number: 11863342
    Abstract: A control method for a home system includes obtaining the power curve of a household appliance to be run; obtaining power curves of all the currently running household appliances; and, if the power curve of the household appliance to be run and that of at least one currently running household appliance meet an off-peak running condition, making the household appliance to be run and the currently running household appliance run within an off-peak period of time. Without affecting the running states of all the currently running household appliances, the method can connect the household appliance to be run to a circuit, meets the demand of a user for making the household appliance to be run and the currently running household appliances simultaneously work, and does not exceed the load of the circuit, thereby improving the overall working efficiency of the home system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD., Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jinzhu Deng, Sheng Xu, Peishi Lv, Hai Shu
  • Patent number: 11705129
    Abstract: A voice control method that includes: a terminal device receiving voice information; the terminal device querying a control instruction corresponding to the voice information from a local voice library; when no control instruction corresponding to the voice information is found in the local voice library, the terminal device uploading the voice information onto a cloud server; the cloud server querying the control instruction corresponding to the voice information from a cloud voice library; when the control instruction corresponding to the voice information is found in the cloud voice library, the cloud server sending the control instruction to the terminal device; the terminal device receiving the control instruction, and executing a corresponding operation on the basis of the control instruction. The present disclosure improves the response speed of a terminal device, and improves user experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD., Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhenxing Huang, Sheng Xu, Junming Yin, Hai Shu
  • Patent number: 11674253
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for washing clothing by an intelligent clothing washing management device, comprising following steps. The method includes selecting one or more of categories of clothing displayed on a clothing module and displaying a selected clothing model in an area to be washed. The method also includes clicking on a start item, a washing procedure recommendation module analyzing and automatically recommending washing parameters according to the selected clothing model. The method further includes applying the washing parameters displayed and recommended, a processing module receiving washing parameters recommended by the washing procedure recommendation module and controlling a washing device; wherein the washing parameters at least include washing time, washing temperature and rotation speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hai Shu, Sheng Xu, Yang Li, Chenyu Ji, Shuchun Wang, Yan Li, Junming Yin
  • Patent number: 11474694
    Abstract: A display control method for a sliding block in a touch screen. The display control method includes: determining whether a sliding block is in a static state; detecting a region, in a touch screen, where the sliding block is located; setting the icon of the sliding block according to the detection result and the state of the sliding block; if the sliding block is currently in a static state, determining whether a touch point of the touch screen is on the sliding block, and if yes, displaying the icon of the sliding block in brightened fashion; if the sliding block is currently in a static state and the touch point is on the sliding block, playing a touch prompt tone; and detecting whether the sliding block is being dragged, and if yes, playing a drag prompt tone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD., Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yanfen Lv, Sheng Xu, Jinzhu Deng, Hai Shu
  • Patent number: 11365499
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for storing a washing machine identification code in a tag memory, the washing machine identification code being for indicating fabric information, the tag memory including an EPC memory for storing an electronic product code for identifying a tag object and a USER memory for storing user-defined data. The method includes: detecting a storage space remained of the EPC memory of the tag memory; storing the washing machine identification code into the EPC memory if the storage space is enough to store the washing machine identification code; otherwise, storing the washing machine identification code into the USER memory. Meanwhile, different writing priorities are used for different types of fabric attribute information in the storage process, thus ensuring that the electronic tag memory can completely and effectively store the key information of fabric attributes and meeting the requirement of smart washing of the washing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng Xu, Hai Shu, Yang Li, Junming Yin, Zhenxing Huang, Tao Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220166642
    Abstract: A control method for a home system includes obtaining the power curve of a household appliance to be run; obtaining power curves of all the currently running household appliances; and, if the power curve of the household appliance to be run and that of at least one currently running household appliance meet an off-peak running condition, making the household appliance to be run and the currently running household appliance run within an off-peak period of time. Without affecting the running states of all the currently running household appliances, the method can connect the household appliance to be run to a circuit, meets the demand of a user for making the household appliance to be run and the currently running household appliances simultaneously work, and does not exceed the load of the circuit, thereby improving the overall working efficiency of the home system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicants: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD., Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jinzhu DENG, Sheng XU, Peishi LV, Hai SHU
  • Publication number: 20220028383
    Abstract: A voice control method that includes: a terminal device receiving voice information; the terminal device querying a control instruction corresponding to the voice information from a local voice library; when no control instruction corresponding to the voice information is found in the local voice library, the terminal device uploading the voice information onto a cloud server; the cloud server querying the control instruction corresponding to the voice information from a cloud voice library; when the control instruction corresponding to the voice information is found in the cloud voice library, the cloud server sending the control instruction to the terminal device; the terminal device receiving the control instruction, and executing a corresponding operation on the basis of the control instruction. The present disclosure improves the response speed of a terminal device, and improves user experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicants: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD., Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhenxing HUANG, Sheng XU, Junming YIN, Hai SHU
  • Publication number: 20220028384
    Abstract: A voice control method includes: a terminal device receiving voice information; the terminal device querying a control instruction corresponding to the voice information from a local voice database; when the control instruction corresponding to the voice information is not queried in the local voice database, the terminal device uploading the voice information to a cloud server; the cloud server parsing the control instruction corresponding to the voice information; when the control instruction corresponding to the voice information is parsed, the cloud server sending the control instruction to the terminal device; and the terminal device receiving the control instruction, and performing a corresponding operation on the basis of the control instruction. The present embodiments may improve the response speed of the terminal device that has the voice recognition function, and thus greatly improve the user experience of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicants: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD., Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhenxing HUANG, Sheng XU, Junming YIN, Hai SHU
  • Publication number: 20210405866
    Abstract: A display control method for a sliding block in a touch screen. The display control method includes: determining whether a sliding block is in a static state; detecting a region, in a touch screen, where the sliding block is located; setting the icon of the sliding block according to the detection result and the state of the sliding block; if the sliding block is currently in a static state, determining whether a touch point of the touch screen is on the sliding block, and if yes, displaying the icon of the sliding block in brightened fashion; if the sliding block is currently in a static state and the touch point is on the sliding block, playing a touch prompt tone; and detecting whether the sliding block is being dragged, and if yes, playing a drag prompt tone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicants: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD., Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yanfen LV, Sheng XU, Jinzhu DENG, Hai SHU
  • Patent number: 11208749
    Abstract: A washing machine control method is provided. A washing machine has a remote control function. After the washing machine is powered off and then restarted, the remote control function is controlled to be enabled/disabled according to an unlocked/locked state of a door lock. The washing machine control method is applicable to the field of Internet of Things (Internet of Things) washing machines, and may effectively guarantee the safety of an Internet of Things washing machine in remote control and avoid occurrence of safety accidents. Meanwhile, a washing machine using the washing machine control method is further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng Xu, Zhenxing Huang, Wenwei Li, Jun Wu, Hai Shu
  • Patent number: 11072881
    Abstract: A drainage control mechanism comprises a valve plug capable of being stretchable and retractable, wherein the valve plug moves upwards to close the drainage port of an inner tub, and moves downwards to open the drainage port. A lower end of the valve plug is connected with a link of a crank-link structure, an idle stroke is arranged between the link and a crank, and/or between the link and the valve plug. When the valve plug sticks out but not into the drainage port, the valve plug will stick to the bottom of the inner tub, the driving motor drives the crank or the link to move in the idle stroke. When the driving motor drives to move over the highest point, the driving motor further drives the valve plug to move downwards to reset and to re-enter the next working circle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignees: HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD., CHONGQING HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hai Shu, Baozhen Cheng, Lin Yang, Lingchen Wang, Dafeng Fang, Jie Xu
  • Publication number: 20210150377
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an intelligent dressing prompt device capable of being arranged on a clothes accommodating device. The intelligent dressing prompt device includes a near-field identification module, which is used for reading clothes information stored in electronic labels fixed on clothes in the clothes accommodating device; and a control module, which is connected with the near-field identification module for obtaining relevant dressing recommendation information to prompt a user according to the clothes information obtained by the near-field identification module. In the present disclosure, the relevant dressing recommendation information is obtained to prompt the user according to the clothes situation in the clothes accommodating device to facilitate people's life and help people to select suitable dressing clothes; and a wardrobe with the intelligent dressing prompt device and a control method of the wardrobe are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yang LI, Sheng XU, Hai SHU, Junming YIN, Zhenxing HUANG, Tao ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20200385909
    Abstract: A laundry identification system of a washing machine includes a laundry identification wireless module, a mobile terminal, and a server. The laundry identification wireless module combines a laundry identification module and a wireless module to identify a laundry label and transmit label information to the server. The server receives the laundry label information, parses the laundry label information into corresponding laundry information, sends the laundry information to the washing machine and/or the mobile terminal for display, acquires washing program parameters corresponding to the laundry according to the laundry information, and sends the washing program parameters to the washing machine. The washing machine executes a washing action according to the acquired parameters. The mobile terminal receives the laundry information sent by the server, and displays the information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng XU, Junming YIN, Zhenxing HUANG, Hai SHU
  • Publication number: 20200354874
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for washing clothing by an intelligent clothing washing management device, comprising following steps. The method includes selecting one or more of categories of clothing displayed on a clothing module and displaying a selected clothing model in an area to be washed. The method also includes clicking on a start item, a washing procedure recommendation module analyzing and automatically recommending washing parameters according to the selected clothing model. The method further includes applying the washing parameters displayed and recommended, a processing module receiving washing parameters recommended by the washing procedure recommendation module and controlling a washing device; wherein the washing parameters at least include washing time, washing temperature and rotation speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hai SHU, Sheng XU, Yang LI, Chenyu JI, Shuchun WANG, Yan LI, Junming YIN
  • Patent number: 10829880
    Abstract: A portable washing unit, which is capable of automatically carrying out various types of washing treatments respectively. A portable washing unit is provided with a driving unit, which is configured to be drivable in a state where an accessory at least capable of executing a washing treatment and serving as a washing mechanism is connected, and is attachable and detachable for various accessories capable of performing washing-related treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignees: AQUA CO., LTD., QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hai Shu, Peishi Lv, Masahiro Fujiwara, Masakazu Yamamoto, Masaru Noro, Zhengtao Wang
  • Publication number: 20200277722
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for storing a washing machine identification code in a tag memory, the washing machine identification code being for indicating fabric information, the tag memory including an EPC memory for storing an electronic product code for identifying a tag object and a USER memory for storing user-defined data. The method includes: detecting a storage space remained of the EPC memory of the tag memory; storing the washing machine identification code into the EPC memory if the storage space is enough to store the washing machine identification code; otherwise, storing the washing machine identification code into the USER memory. Meanwhile, different writing priorities are used for different types of fabric attribute information in the storage process, thus ensuring that the electronic tag memory can completely and effectively store the key information of fabric attributes and meeting the requirement of smart washing of the washing machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng XU, Hai SHU, Yang LI, Junming YIN, Zhenxing HUANG, Tao ZHANG
  • Patent number: 10753029
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an intelligent clothing washing management device, a method and a washing machine thereof. The intelligent clothing washing management device at least comprises a clothing module and a washing procedure recommendation module, a storage module and a processing module. The device is arranged at an intelligent terminal, and the intelligent terminal is communicatively connected with a washing device. The washing procedure recommendation module, according to the clothing selected by the clothing module, recommends preferred washing parameters by information stored in the storage module. The processing module receives the washing parameters recommended by the washing procedure recommendation module and controls the washing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hai Shu, Sheng Xu, Yang Li, Chenyu Ji, Shuchun Wang, Yan Li, Junming Yin
  • Patent number: 10738403
    Abstract: A method for monitoring water consumption of a washing machine, comprising: the washing machine executing a clothes washing procedure and receiving a water level setting instruction; the washing machine executing the clothes washing procedure and acquiring opening time t of a water intake valve from start to end; the washing machine calculating the water intake flow of the water intake valve Q=Q0+?Q, and calculating the water consumption W=Qt; wherein with a normal water pressure and no load, when the water intake of the washing machine reaches the level, the theoretical flow value is Q0, the theoretical water intake time is t0, ?Q is a flow correction value, ?Q is calculated from a time difference (t?t0) and a correction coefficient k, and the correction coefficient k is a preset fixed value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hai Shu, Junming Yin, Zhenxing Huang, Sheng Xu
  • Publication number: 20200149204
    Abstract: A washing machine includes a local control mode and a remote control mode implemented through an intelligent terminal. The washing machine authorizes/forbids the intelligent terminal to remotely control the washing machine according to state information of the washing machine after receiving a remote control request transmitted by a local machine or the intelligent terminal. When the state information of the washing machine conforms to a condition for remote control, the washing machine authorizes the intelligent terminal to remotely control the washing machine. When the state information of the washing machine does not conform to the condition for remote control, the washing machine forbids the intelligent terminal to remotely control the washing machine. The control method is applicable to the field of Internet of Things washing machines, and may effectively guarantee the safety of the Internet of Things washing machine in the remote control and avoid occurrence of safety accidents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng XU, Zhenxing HUANG, Wenwei LI, Jun WU, Hai SHU