Disclosed is a laundry scheduling apparatus. The apparatus includes a communication unit, an output unit, and a processor configured to pair with at least one washing machine via the communication unit, obtain laundry preference parameters of a user generated by learning based on at least one of a deep learning algorithm or a machine learning algorithm, using at least one of a laundry log of the user or laundry satisfaction information of the user as input data, generate laundry scheduling information by using washing machine information about the paired at least one washing machine, the laundry preference parameters, and laundry item information obtained via at least one of a user input unit, an interface unit, or a sensor, and cause the output unit to output the laundry scheduling information.

A laundry appliance includes a cabinet and a control panel mounted on the cabinet, the control panel having a plurality of controls that each may be activated to permit manipulation by a user or deactivated to prevent manipulation by the user. A method of operating the laundry appliance includes obtaining a desired automation level, determining a set of active controls of the plurality of controls that are associated with the desired automation level, and activating the set of active controls on the control panel for manipulation by the user of the laundry appliance.

Devices, systems, and methods for autonomously packing folded laundry articles into a container are described. A packing system includes a refillable cartridge, a queue conveyor having one or more folded laundry articles and stacks of folded laundry articles disposed thereon, at least one retractable conveyor loading end between the refillable cartridge and the queue conveyor for loading the folded laundry articles into the refillable cartridge, a driven lifter for selectively raising and lowering the into and out of the container, and a controller in operative configuration with processors and drives of all of the foregoing and one or more sensors detecting a fill height of the refillable cartridge. The refillable cartridge includes a removable receiving surface that moves from a closed position to an open position during loading of the folded laundry by the retractable conveyor and unloading of the folded laundry into the container.

A laundry treatment appliance includes a cabinet defining a receiving space, a tub provided within the receiving space, a user interface provided on the cabinet, the user interface including one or more indicators, and a controller operably coupled to the user interface, the controller comprising a wireless communication module, the controller being configured to direct a notification operation. The notification operation includes exchanging a communication signal with a remote server, establishing a wireless remote connection between the laundry treatment appliance and a remote terminal in response to exchanging the communication signal with the remote server, and outputting a unique identifier via the user interface to observably distinguish the laundry treatment appliance in response to establishing the wireless remote connection.

Example implementations relate to a mixing chamber for laundry supplies. For example, an appliance may include a mixing chamber to receive at least one laundry supply and a processor coupled to the mixing chamber. The processor is to identify a user-specified setting associated with a laundry load, determine a characteristic of the laundry load, calculate an amount of the at least one laundry supply to apply to the laundry load based on the user-specified setting and the characteristic, and provide the amount of the at least one laundry supply to the mixing chamber, where the mixing chamber is to mix the amount of the at least one laundry supply.

A method and system are provided that synchronize one or more appliances to one or more users' schedules. Sensor data may be obtained from a sensor. The sensor data may indicate a state of a first appliance. A user location may be determined. A first characteristic of the first appliance may be obtained. Based upon the user location and the sensor data, a schedule indicating when the user will desire a state change of the first appliance may be determined. A feature of the first appliance may be dynamically modified to cause the first appliance to operate according to the schedule. A notice may be sent to the user that contains information about the first appliance.

Techniques are described for communicating with and controlling a laundry machine. In some cases, the laundry machine emits, using at least one wireless network interface, a beacon signal that identifies a laundry machine. The beacon signal may be detectable by a mobile device and, based on the signal, the mobile device may determine that it is in proximity to the laundry machine. In some implementations, the determination that the mobile device is in proximity to the laundry machine may be based on receiving, from the mobile device, a request that includes a code associated with the laundry machine. A network interface of the laundry machine may receive a control signal to alter an operational state of the laundry machine to enable its use. In some cases, the sending of the control signal is caused by the determination that the mobile device is in proximity to the laundry machine.

Techniques are described controlling and managing machines to provide laundry services. A request may be received from a mobile device of a user, the request indicating that the mobile device is in proximity to a laundry machine such as a washer or dryer. In some cases, the request is sent by the mobile device based on detecting, at the mobile device, a wireless signal transmitted from the laundry machine. In some cases the request may include a code that identifies the laundry machine, the code being displayed by the machine and/or encoded in a scannable code displayed by the machine. In response to the request, a signal may be sent to activate the laundry machine and enable the user to use the laundry machine for a predetermined period of time (e.g., a cycle). In some cases, the activation signal is sent if the user's payment is successfully processed.

Disclosed herein is a washing machine and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a technology capable of controlling washing modes in various manners by manipulating a control panel of the washing machine. The washing machine includes a display configured to display a washing mode, an inputter configured to receive a washing mode select command, a storage configured to store a selected washing mode, and a controller configured to allow a washing mode, which has the largest number of times selected during a predetermined number of times of washings, to be displayed on a first screen of the display, and in response to the number of the washing mode having the largest number of selection times being plural, configured to allow a washing mode, which is the last selected among the plurality of washing modes, to be displayed on the first screen of the display.

An artificial intelligence apparatus determines whether a washing option in a washing course according to the input of a user is changed when input of the user is received, and collect use history information when the washing option is changed. In addition, the artificial intelligence apparatus inputs the collected use history information to an option resetting model to acquire a second washing option for resetting the washing course, and resets the washing option included in the washing course according to the second washing option.