Patent ID: 6983628
Filing Date: 2006-01-10
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
1. A washing machine, comprising: a first tank configured to contain washing water; a second tank rotatably installed in the first tank; a load section comprising at least one of a motor configured to drive the second tank, a water supply device configured to supply washing water, and a drain device configured to drain washing water; a microcomputer configured to control operation of the load section and to read an operation state of the load section; an input section configured to receive a plurality of user input operation commands and to set a plurality of functions of the washing machine; a display section configured to display the plurality of functions and an operation state of the washing machine; an interface section connected to the microcomputer and an external device and configured to perform a data exchange therebetween; and a memory device configured to store operation history data of the load section, wherein the microcomputer is configured to upload the stored operation history data to the external device, and to download a plurality of new washer operation parameters from the external device and store the downloaded parameters in the memory device.