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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Storage container with sensor device and regrigerator having the same

Номер: US20120036875A1
Автор: Hak Gyun Bae, Kwon Chul Yun, Seok Gin Kang, Young Gwi Park
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A storage container with a sensor device and a refrigerator having the same. A pair of electrode terminals is exposed from the lower surface of a sensor plate installed on the inner surface of the bottom of the storage container, thereby improving reliability in measurement.

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Номер записи: 1
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Refrigerator with sterilizer

Номер: US20120204581A1
Автор: Eui Young Chang, Jae Koog An, Seong Wook Jeong, Sung Cheol Kang
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A refrigerator which variably controls operation of a sterilizer according to variation in humidity within the refrigerator to improve sterilizing capacity includes a control unit to drive the sterilizer while repeatedly turning the cold air circulation fan on/off during a refrigerating cycle in which the defrosting heater is not operated, and stop driving the sterilizer during operation of the defrosting heater.

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Номер записи: 2
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Thermal control of thermal chamber in high-performance liquid chromatography systems

Номер: US20120285872A1
Автор: Joshua A. Shreve, Steven J. Ciavarini
Принадлежит: Waters Technologies Corp

A sample manager of a liquid chromatography system implements a thermal system that uses a dual-loop feedback control system to control temperature within a thermal chamber. The sample manager includes an external heatsink disposed externally to the thermal chamber, an internal heatsink disposed within the thermal chamber, and one or more thermoelectric devices thermally coupled to the external and internal heatsinks to transfer heat therebetween in response to a pulse-width modulated power signal. A first temperature sensor disposed within the thermal chamber continuously measures a chamber temperature. A second temperature sensor coupled to the internal heatsink within the thermal chamber continuously measures temperature at the internal heatsink. A feedback control system controls a duty cycle of the pulse-width modulated power signal in response to a target chamber temperature and real-time temperature measurements produced by the first and second temperature sensors.

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Номер записи: 3
07-03-2013 дата публикации

Method of operating a refrigeration system for a mobile cargo container

Номер: US20130055730A1
Автор: Deborah A. Champagne, John D. Ward, JR., Mark Fragnito
Принадлежит: Carrier Corp

A method of operating a refrigeration system for a refrigerated mobile cargo container includes sensing a temperature outside of the refrigerated mobile cargo container, detecting a position of a door on the refrigerated mobile cargo container, and activating the refrigeration system if the door is open and the temperature outside of the refrigerated mobile cargo container is less than a predetermined value.

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Номер записи: 4
28-11-2013 дата публикации

Refrigeration controller

Номер: US20130312439A1
Автор: David James Howell
Принадлежит: Wellington Drive Tech Ltd

A refrigeration controller within a retail refrigeration cabinet controls the temperature ( 502 ) so that it approaches the maximum allowable temperature by using the most efficient fan speed for loading and time of day ( 507 ) but is varied by customer presence ( 505 ) to adhere to an algorithm reducing the noise ( 506 ) created by such machines while still creating sufficient cooling to remain within the maximum temperature while providing acceptable power economy.

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Номер записи: 5
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Mobile terminal

Номер: US20140074296A1
Автор: Bongmun Jang, Kwanho YUM, Sangoh Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A mobile terminal includes a wireless communication unit for collecting external information or transmitting recommended operation information to a home appliance, and a controller for generating the recommended operation information for the home appliance based on the collected external information. The mobile terminal may provide customized recommended operation information for each home appliance without separately including a device for controlling one or more home appliances provided in a home.

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Номер записи: 6
06-01-2022 дата публикации

FOOD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, COMPUTING APPARATUS AND REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20220003493A1
Автор: HAN Seong Joo, KIM Myung Sik, Lee Gye Young, Park Seong Su
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Disclosed herein is a food management system, a computing apparatus, and a refrigerator capable of dealing with frequent changes in a state of food stored in the refrigerator by tracking a state change of food in the refrigerator, without manual inputs from a user, and capable of expanding a service associated with food management, such as food purchase and capable of improving user convenience and accuracy of food management. 1. A computing apparatus comprising:a communicator configured to receive an image of a storage compartment of a refrigerator from the refrigerator;a storage configured to store training data, an object recognition engine trained through the training data, and a list about food contained in the storage compartment; anda processor configured to identify food in the image of the storage compartment by using the trained object recognition engine, and configured to store recognition data, which is generated based on the identified product, in the list,wherein the processor is configured to generate an image about the identified product and generates tag information on the food based on the identified food and the recognition data.2. The computing apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe processor is configured to match the identified food with the recognition data included in the list, and generate the tag information generated by a result of matching, andthe communicator is configured to transmit the generated tag information and the generated image to the refrigerator.3. The computing apparatus of claim 2 , whereinthe processor is configured to compare first recognition data generated based on a first image of the storage compartment at a first point of time with second recognition data stored in the list, and modify the tag information based on a result of the comparison.4. The computing apparatus of claim 3 , whereinthe processor is configured to compare a reliability extracted from the result of the comparison with a predetermined reference value, ...

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Номер записи: 7
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Controlling the Temperature of a Fluid

Номер: US20220003495A1
Автор: EICHHORN Julian, MAJOR Zoltan, STERN Jasper
Принадлежит:

A method for controlling the temperature of a fluid in a container received by a retaining device is provided. The retaining device includes one or more temperature controllers which are configured to control a temperature of the fluid. The method includes detecting a container accommodated in the retaining device; determining one or more parameters; determining a target temperature based on the one or more parameters; detecting the temperature of the fluid; determining a deviation between the target temperature and the detected temperature; and controlling the one or more temperature controllers based on the deviation. 110.-. (canceled)11. A method for controlling a temperature of a liquid in a container accommodated in a holding apparatus , the holding apparatus comprising one or more temperature controllers which are configured to regulate a temperature of the liquid , the method comprising:detecting the container accommodated in the holding apparatus;determining one or more parameters;determining a target temperature on the basis of the one or more parameters;detecting the temperature of the liquid;determining a deviation between the target temperature and the detected temperature; andcontrolling the one or more temperature controllers on the basis of the deviation.12. The method according to claim 11 , wherein the one or more temperature controllers are configured to regulate the temperature of the liquid indirectly at least via one part of the container claim 11 , and the part of the container comprises at least one of at least one part of a base of the container or at least one part of a side wall of the container.13. The method according to claim 11 , wherein controlling the one or more temperature controllers comprises at least one of:controlling the one or more temperature controllers to increase the temperature of the liquid to the target temperature;controlling the one or more temperature controllers to reduce the temperature of the liquid to the target ...

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Номер записи: 8
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Electric product

Номер: US20150002660A1
Автор: Hyungsup KIM, Jaehong Kim, Joongkeun Lee, Seunghoe Choe, Soonhaeng JO, Sungyup Kim, Wonchul Choi
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Provided is an electric product. The electric product includes a main body including at least one food storage unit, at least one camera disposed in the at least one food storage unit to photograph an incoming or outgoing food, and a control unit to determine whether the food is stocked or released on the basis of an image photographed by the at least one camera.

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Номер записи: 9
02-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200003478A1
Автор: EOM Yonghwan, Kim Youngjin, Lee Hoyoun
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator including a compressor, a condenser, and an expansion unit that constitute a refrigeration cycle, an evaporator that evaporates a refrigerant that has passed through the expansion unit, a heating unit that provides heat for defrosting the evaporator, and a frost sensor unit that is provided at one side of the evaporator to sense the amount of frost on the evaporator, the frost sensor unit including a sound-source transmitting unit that generates a sound-source of a first volume to the evaporator, and a sound-source receiving unit that receives a sound-source of a second volume formed after the sound-source transmitted by the sound-source transmitting unit reflects from or passes through the evaporator, and a controller that controls the heating unit to generate heat, when the difference between the first volume and the second volume reaches a predetermined value. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:an inner case having a storage chamber;a cover plate provided at a rear portion of the inner case, wherein the storage chamber is formed at a front side of the cover plate;an evaporator that is provided in a space formed at a rear side of the cover plate, the evaporator including a refrigerant pipe and cooling fins;a heater that provides heat for defrosting the evaporator, the heater provided at a side of the refrigerant pipe; and a sound-source transmitter that generates a sound-source of a first volume to the evaporator; and', 'a sound-source receiver that receives a sound-source of a second volume formed after the sound-source transmitted by the sound-source transmitter reflects from or passes through the evaporator, and', 'a controller that controls the heater to generate heat, when the difference between the first volume and the second volume reaches a predetermined value., 'a frost sensor that is configured to sense an amount of frost on the evaporator, the frost sensor being provided in the space formed at the rear side of the cover plate, the frost ...

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Номер записи: 10
02-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200003482A1
Автор: KIM Mi Rae, Kim Sang Oh, KIM Seok Hyun, Yun Jun Sang
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator for controlling operations by executing artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and/or machine learning algorithms in a 5G environment connected for Internet of Things, and a method of operating the refrigerator, are disclosed. A method for operating a refrigerator including performing by a controller, a first recognition of a first food being placed into the refrigerator, performing by the controller, a second recognition of a second food being taken out from the refrigerator, and displaying, on a display of the refrigerator, storage status information on remaining food in the refrigerator based on a result of the first recognition and a result of the second recognition is provided. 1. A method for operating a refrigerator , the method comprising:performing, by a controller, a first recognition of a first food being placed into the refrigerator;performing, by the controller, a second recognition of a second food being taken out from the refrigerator; anddisplaying, on a display of the refrigerator, storage status information on remaining food in the refrigerator based on a result of the first recognition and a result of the second recognition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the performing of the first recognition comprises:sensing opening of a door of the refrigerator and activating an image recognition function and a voice recognition function;acquiring a photographed image of the first food;estimating a type of the first food represented by the photographed image by using a first deep neural network which has been trained in advance to determine food types through images;outputting a spoken utterance inducement signal when estimation of the type of the first food fails;receiving a first spoken utterance signal relating to the type of the first food in response to the spoken utterance inducement signal;recognizing the type of the first food represented by the first spoken utterance signal by using a second deep neural network which has been ...

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Номер записи: 11
02-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200003484A1
Автор: HAMAGUCHI YOSHIHIKO, HINOUE SADAHIKO, HISAHARA HIROSHI, YAMADE KINYA
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a storage compartment, a door, an air outlet, an imaging unit, and a determination unit. The storage compartment has a storage region that stores a stored object. The door opens and closes the storage compartment. The air outlet is provided in a rear wall of the storage region and blows cold air into the storage region. The imaging unit is provided at an inner side of the door at a position higher than or equal to a height of the air outlet and acquires an image of the storage region from the door. The determination unit determines an arrangement state of the stored object stored in the storage region based on the image acquired by the imaging unit. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a storage compartment having a storage region that stores a stored object;a door that opens and closes the storage compartment;an air outlet that is provided in a rear wall of the storage region and that blows cold air into the storage region;an imaging unit that is provided at an inner side of the door at a position higher than or equal to a height of the air outlet and that acquires an image of the storage region from the door; anda determination unit that determines an arrangement state of the stored object stored in the storage region based on the image acquired by the imaging unit.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 ,wherein the air outlet has a shape identifiable by the determination unit.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 ,wherein the rear wail is provided with a predetermined pattern identifiable by the determination unit.4. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising:a mirror that is provided on an upper surface of the storage region and that reflects an upper side from the air outlet relative to the imaging unit.5. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising:a lower imaging unit that is provided below the imaging unit at the inner side of the door and that acquires an image of the storage compartment from the door, ...

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Номер записи: 12
02-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH SOUND REPRODUCING CAPABILITY

Номер: US20200003486A1
Автор: Kim Sang Oh, KIM Seok Hyun, Yun Jun Sang
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator with a sound reproducing capability is provided. The refrigerator may include a cabinet forming an exterior of the refrigerator and having an upper surface portion, a lower surface portion, a side surface portion, and a rear surface portion, a door coupled to the cabinet, a vibration module attached to an inner surface of at least one among the door, the upper surface portion, the side surface portion, the rear surface portion, and the lower surface portion, and a controller configured to control vibration of the vibration module. The vibration strength of the vibration module and power supplied to the vibration module may be determined by a trained model trained through machine learning, an area of artificial intelligence (AI). In addition, the refrigerator may include a communicator, and may operate in conjunction with an external device via 5G communication. 1. A refrigerator with a sound reproducing capability , the refrigerator comprising:a cabinet forming an exterior of the refrigerator, the cabinet having an upper surface portion, a lower surface portion, a side surface portion, and a rear surface portion;a door coupled to the cabinet;a first vibrator attached to an inner surface of one of the door, the upper surface portion, the lower surface portion, the side surface portion, or the rear surface portion; anda controller configured to control vibration of the first vibrator,wherein the first vibrator vibrates the inner surface of the one of the door, the upper surface portion, the lower surface portion, the side surface portion, or rear surface portion so as to output sound.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising a frame configured to mechanically support the first vibrator such that the first vibrator is fixed while being in contact with the inner surface of the one of the door claim 1 , the upper surface portion claim 1 , the side surface portion claim 1 , or the rear surface portion claim 1 , andwherein a front surface ...

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Номер записи: 13
27-01-2022 дата публикации

CLIMATE-CONTROLLED CONTAINER SYSTEM

Номер: US20220026139A1
Автор: Avallone Curt, LaValley Zachery, Millan Alfredo
Принадлежит:

In various examples of the disclosure, a climate-controlled container configured to be transported by a robot is provided, the climate-controlled container comprising a plurality of walls defining a compartment to store goods, a lid configured to seal the compartment, at least one climate-control unit configured to control a climate inside the compartment, a controller configured to control the at least one climate-control unit to maintain a temperature of the compartment within a range of temperature values, and a power interface configured to receive electrical power from at least one shelving unit to which the climate-controlled container is coupled. 1. A climate-controlled container configured to be transported by a robot , the climate-controlled container comprising:a plurality of walls defining a compartment to store goods;a lid configured to seal the compartment;at least one climate-control unit configured to control a climate inside the compartment;a controller configured to control the at least one climate-control unit to maintain a temperature of the compartment within a range of temperature values; anda power interface configured to receive electrical power from at least one shelving unit to which the climate-controlled container is coupled.2. The climate-controlled container of claim 1 , further comprising a communication interface communicatively coupled to the controller.3. The climate-controlled container of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to receive claim 2 , from an external computing device via the communication interface claim 2 , instructions to maintain the temperature of the compartment within the range of temperature values.4. The climate-controlled container of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to send claim 2 , to an external computing device via the communication interface claim 2 , information indicative of operating conditions of the climate-controlled container.5. The climate-controlled ...

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Номер записи: 14
09-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECEIVING RETAIL PRODUCTS

Номер: US20200010008A1
Автор: Letson Eric A., Wilkinson Bruce W.
Принадлежит:

In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to receiving retail products. In some embodiments, there is provided a system for receiving retail products including: a temperature controlled storage container and comprising: one or more chambers having corresponding chamber temperatures that are each individually maintained and adjustable based on a particular temperature assigned by a server to each of the one or more chambers; one or more temperature sensors; a locking system; and a storage container control circuit configured to: receive the particular temperature; and maintain each one of the corresponding chamber temperatures. 1. A system for receiving retail products to be delivered at a customer site comprising:a temperature controlled storage container at the customer site and comprising:one or more chambers having corresponding chamber temperatures that are each individually maintained and adjustable based on a particular temperature assigned by a server to each of the one or more chambers;one or more temperature sensors coupled to the one or more chambers and configured to provide the corresponding chamber temperatures, wherein each of the corresponding chamber temperatures is a temperature read by at least one of the one or more temperature sensors associated with each of the one or more chambers;a locking system configured to: receive a lock signal to disable access to at least one of the one or more chambers; and receive an unlock signal to enable access to the at least one of the one or more chambers; and receive the particular temperature assigned by the server to each of the one or more chambers; and', 'maintain each one of the corresponding chamber temperatures based on the particular temperature assigned to each of the one or more chambers and the temperature read by the at least one of the one or more temperature sensors., 'a storage container control circuit operatively coupled to the one or more temperature sensors and ...

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Номер записи: 15
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Transportable container, charger system, method and kit for generation of carbon dioxide snow block in-situ within the transportable container for preservation of items stored therewithin

Номер: US20180010839A1
Автор: Ranko BURSAC, Robert R Sever, YING Zhou
Принадлежит: Praxair Technology Inc

This invention relates to a novel kit, transportable apparatus and method for generating in-situ CO2 snow block within the apparatus. An item such as a biological sample can be stored and transported within the same apparatus that is employed for creating the CO2 snow block. The apparatus is capable of preserving the sample during transport. The invention also includes a specially designed CO2 snow charger system including a charger and meshed conduit. The charger system is operated in accordance with the methods of the present invention to create the in-situ CO2 snow block within a container that can be also used for transport.

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Номер записи: 16
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20210010745A1
Автор: Seonwoo CHOI
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator may include a cabinet, a drawer, a driving part, a cable tray, and a rack gear assembly. Connecting members of the cable tray may be maintained in an anti-sagging state by a tray guide part, so that friction noise generated during moving of the cable tray is prevented and interference with the cable tray during moving of the drawer is prevented.

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Номер записи: 17
14-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR HAVING DRAWER

Номер: US20210010749A1
Автор: CHOI Kwang Hyun
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A refrigerator may include a cabinet, and a drawer provided with a front panel and a storage bin provided at a rear of the front panel, the front panel being provided so that the open front portion of the storage chamber is opened and closed, and the storage bin being received in a storage chamber. The refrigerator may also include a deodorizing case including an upper end part provided on an inner surface of the storage bin, and a lower end part provided on an outer surface of the storage bin. Additionally, a deodorizing member provided in an inner part of the deodorizing case to remove an odor of the storage chamber. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet having an opening to access a storage chamber provided within the cabinet;a drawer including a front panel and a storage bin coupled to a rear of the front panel, the drawer being coupled to the cabinet such that the drawer moves between a first position in which the front panel closes the opening of the cabinet and the storage bin is received in the storage chamber, and a second position in which the front panel is spaced away from the opening of the cabinet and at least a portion of the storage bin is positioned outside of the storage chamber;a holder at the storage bin, the holder having an upper end at an inner surface of the storage bin, and having a lower end at an outer surface of the storage bin; anda deodorizing member to be provided in an inner space of the holder to reduce an odor from the storage chamber.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the lower end of the holder is provided in a cool air circulating flow path.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the deodorizing member is exposed through the upper end of the holder to an inner part of the storage bin.4. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein a portion of the deodorizing member is exposed through the lower end of the holder to the cool air circulating flow path.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the holder is integrally ...

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Номер записи: 18
14-01-2021 дата публикации

DOOR ALARM SYSTEM AND REFRIGERATION DEVICE

Номер: US20210010750A1
Автор: Favila Angel, Shivam Puneet
Принадлежит:

Door alarm systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed. A door alarm system may monitor a door of a refrigeration device and detect a failed attempt at closing the door. In response to detecting the failed attempt, the door alarm system may generate a notification of the detected, failed attempt so that remedial action may be taken.

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Номер записи: 19
09-01-2020 дата публикации

DRAWER TYPE REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200011593A1
Автор: JI Yeong Geol
Принадлежит:

A drawer type refrigerator comprising: a refrigerator main body having an open front surface; a plurality of sliding doors configured to open and close the front surface of the refrigerator main body and pullable out from the refrigerator main body; and a guide rail providing a moving route of the sliding door pulled out from the refrigerator main body, wherein the sliding door has a plurality of shelves spaced apart from each other and configured to store items in a height direction of the sliding door. 1. A drawer type refrigerator , comprising:a refrigerator main body having an open front surface;a plurality of sliding doors configured to open and close the front surface of the refrigerator main body, wherein the plurality of sliding doors are configured to be pulled out from the refrigerator main body; anda guide rail providing a displacement route of a sliding door, of the plurality of sliding doors, pulled out from the refrigerator main body,wherein the sliding door comprises a plurality of shelves configured to store items and spaced apart from each other in a height direction of the sliding door.2. The drawer type refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising: wheels rotatably disposed at a lower part of a lowermost sliding door among the plurality of sliding doors claim 1 , wherein the wheels are configured to support a load of the sliding door.3. The drawer type refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the guide rail comprises:a fixed rail fixed to both sides of the refrigerator main body along a direction in which the sliding door is pulled out; anda moving rail that is slidably coupled to the fixed rail and configured to move along the fixed rail and connected to the sliding door to move together with the sliding door.4. The drawer type refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the moving rail is disposed at both sides of the plurality of shelves to support the plurality of shelves.5. The drawer type refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the guide rail further comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 20
09-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR, OPERATING METHOD THEREOF AND INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200013005A1
Автор: PARK Yoon Gon
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Disclosed is a refrigerator configured to perform artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and/or machine learning algorithms, communicate with other electronic devices and external servers in a 5G communication environment, and provide information based on an image. The refrigerator includes a camera, a display, and a processor. Accordingly, various services can be provided to improve user convenience by accurately identifying a photographing target. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a camera configured to photograph an item placed in one or more storage spaces;a communicator configured to communicate with an information providing system;a memory configured to store item information of the item and text information displayed on an exterior of the item; anda processor configured to identify the item placed in the storage space by recognizing text information included in a photographed image of the item photographed by the camera, and comparing the recognized text information with the text information displayed on the exterior of the item stored in the memory,wherein when the item placed in the storage space is not identified in the comparison, the processor transmits the photographed image to the information providing system via the communicator.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein when the item placed in the storage space is identified in the comparison claim 1 , the processor recognizes expiration date information of the identified item on the basis of text claim 1 , and stores the expiration date information of the identified item in the memory.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the processor distinguishes whether the item identified in the comparison is a previously placed item in the storage space or a newly placed item in the storage space claim 2 , based on the expiration date information of the item stored in the memory.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the recognized text information comprises trademark information displayed on the exterior of ...

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Номер записи: 21
17-01-2019 дата публикации

HOUSEHOLD COOLING APPLIANCE COMPRISING A WEIGHT DETECTION UNIT FOR DETERMINING THE WEIGHT OF A CONTAINER OF AN ICE MAKER UNIT

Номер: US20190017736A1
Автор: PFEIFFER KLAUS, SIGL MATHIAS, TEMIZKAN SENOL
Принадлежит:

A household cooling appliance includes an ice maker unit for making ice, wherein the ice maker unit has a container, in which the ice is stored, a weight detection unit for determining the weight of the container, and an evaluation unit, which is configured for determining a filling level of the container with ice depending on the weight. 1. A household cooling appliance comprising:an ice maker unit for making ice, wherein the ice maker unit includes a container, in which the ice is stored,a weight detection unit for determining the weight of the container, andan evaluation unit, which is configured for determining a filling level of the container with ice depending on the weight.2. The household cooling appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the evaluation unit is configured for determining the weight of the ice in the container.3. The household cooling appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the weight detection unit comprises at least one strain gauge.4. The household cooling appliance according to claim 3 , wherein the strain gauge is vertically orientated.5. The household cooling appliance according to claim 4 , wherein the strain gauge is in contact with a side wall of the container.6. The household cooling appliance according to claim 5 , wherein the strain gauge extends across at least the entire height of the side wall.7. The household cooling appliance according to claim 3 , wherein the strain gauge is oriented horizontally.8. The household cooling appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the weight detection unit is part of a rotation bearing with which the container is mounted rotatably.9. The household cooling appliance according to claim 8 , wherein the weight is determinable by triggering the weight detection unit upon a rotation movement of the container.10. The household cooling appliance according to claim 8 , wherein the rotation bearing at least comprises a fixed bearing and at least one movable bearing claim 8 , and comprises an strain gauge ...

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Номер записи: 22
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Door ajar detection system

Номер: US20190017742A1
Автор: Andrew M. Tenbarge, Michael S. Richards, Ryan M. Post
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A door ajar detection system is provided. The door ajar detection system may be incorporated in a refrigerator to provide a warning when a door is left in an open position, or to prevent a false door-closed detection. The system utilizes like magnetic poles of magnets positioned opposite to each other to push one or more doors in a refrigerator into a full open position such that a door ajar detection assembly may provide an accurate reading. A latch assembly may be provided to hold the one or more doors in a closed position against the force of the like magnetic poles.

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Номер записи: 23
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Method and Device for Temperature Regulation in Refrigeration Units Using Multiple Targeted Readings

Номер: US20200018541A1
Автор: Glaser Kenneth, Villanueva Arturo N.
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are refrigeration monitoring and regulation systems and techniques. Air temperature sensors, probe temperature sensors, simulated refrigerated items and relay controllers are described to monitor and control a refrigeration unit while conserving energy and prolonging equipment life compared to conventional refrigeration units. 1. A refrigeration monitoring and regulation system for installation in a refrigeration unit , said system comprising:a) one or more air temperature sensors that are able to be affixed within said refrigeration unit for providing air temperature data;b) one or more refrigerated item temperature sensors that are able to be affixed within said refrigeration unit for providing refrigerated items temperature data, wherein said temperature sensors are non-contact sensors or contact sensors on which the consumables may be laid upon; andc) a processing device connected by wire or wireless electronic connection to each of said one or more air temperature sensors and said one or more refrigerated item temperature sensors; andd) one or more relays, connected by wire or wireless electronic connection to said processing device, wherein said one or more relays regulate cooling mechanisms of said refrigeration unit, wherein said processing device receives said air temperature data and said refrigerated item temperature data at set or random time intervals, and based on said data determines whether to turn on or to turn off said relays, and, wherein said processing device has a programmable interface allowing a user or external program to establish one or more set parameters for said refrigeration unit.2. A refrigeration monitoring and regulation system for installation in a refrigeration unit , said system comprising:a) one or more air temperature sensors that are able to be affixed within said refrigeration unit for providing air temperature data;b) one or more simulant temperature sensors that are able to be affixed within said refrigeration ...

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Номер записи: 24
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Refrigerator and control method therefor

Номер: US20210018259A1
Автор: Chang Won Kim, Kwang Hyun Choi
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present disclosure relates to a refrigerator and a control method therefor. A refrigerator may include: a cabinet; a drawer provided to move in and out of the lower storage space and opening and closing the lower storage space; a lifting unit provided inside the drawer and elevated up and down; an opening/closing motor providing power for opening and closing the drawer; a lifting motor connected to the lifting unit and providing power for elevating the lifting unit; and a controller to reopen the drawer when the closing of the drawer is detected while the lifting unit is being elevated or the elevation of the lifting unit is completed.

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Номер записи: 25
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Refrigerator control method

Номер: US20220042739A1
Автор: Hoyoun Lee, Hyoungkeun LIM, Junghun Lee, Seokjun YUN
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

In a refrigerator control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, an operation corresponding to a deep-freezing chamber load, in which both a refrigeration chamber valve and a freezer chamber valve are opened, is performed when a deep-freezing chamber mode is turned on and the input condition of the operation corresponding to a deep-freezing chamber load is satisfied.

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Номер записи: 26
23-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR WITH INCREASED STABILITY

Номер: US20200025441A1
Автор: JI Yeong Geol
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A refrigerator includes a main body including a storage compartment; a drawer-type door movable in a forward/backward direction of the main body; a storage box connected to the drawer-type door and moving in the forward/backward direction of the main body; and a supporting unit provided below the drawer-type door. The supporting unit includes a detecting member provided at the main body and/or the drawer-type door and configured to detect whether or not the drawer-type door is pulled out from the main body, one or more wheel members connected to a lower part of the drawer-type body and configured to assist the forward/backward movement of the drawer-type door and support the drawer-type door, and an elevation unit connected to the wheel members and configured to selectively raise and lower the wheel members depending on pulled out or insertion state of the drawer-type door which state is detected by the detection unit. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a main body comprising a storage compartment; a drawer-type door movable in a forward/backward direction of the main body;a storage box connected to the drawer-type door and moveable in the forward/backward direction of the main body; anda supporting unit disposed below the drawer-type door,wherein the supporting unit comprises:a detecting member disposed at least one of the main body and the drawer-type door and configured to detect if drawer-type door is pulled out from the main body;one or more wheel members connected to a lower part of the drawer-type door and configured to facilitate the forward/backward movement of the drawer-type door and support the drawer-type door; andan elevation unit connected to the one or more wheel members and configured to selectively raise and lower the one or more wheel members depending a pulled out or inserted state of the drawer-type door wherein the state is detected by the detecting member.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the supporting unit further comprises: a restraint ...

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Номер записи: 27
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Refrigerator and method for controlling the same

Номер: US20210025639A1
Автор: Kyongbae PARK, Sangbok Choi, Sung Jhee, Sungwook Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A method for controlling a refrigerator includes operating, for a set duration, a heating element of a sensor which responds to changes in air flow; sensing the temperature of the heating element in on or off state; and sensing residual frost on an evaporator on the basis of the difference in value of the temperature between a first sensed temperature, which is the lowest value, and a second sensed temperature, which is the highest value, from among the sensed temperatures of the heating element.

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Номер записи: 28
28-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20210025644A1
Автор: CHAE Jong Eun, HAN Jae Myung, JEONG Gi Joong, LEE Sun Keun, Lim Jae Hoon, YOO Woo Yeol
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator includes a storage chamber having an opening; a drawer type door to open or close the opening; a display positioned at the drawer type door; a first connector provided at a sidewall of the storage chamber; a second connector provided at the drawer type door and being electrically connected to the display; a first frame coupled to an inner wall of the storage chamber, the first frame to cover the first connector; a second frame coupled to the drawer type door, the second frame to support a storage box; and a wire electrically connected between the first connector and the second connector. The first frame has a first accommodating part to accommodate one portion of the wire and the second frame has a second accommodating part to accommodate another portion of the wire. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a storage chamber including an opening;at least one wire configured to extend from an inside of the storage chamber to the opening;a drawer type door configured to move out of and into the opening to thereby open and close the opening, respectively, and including a display configured to connect to the at least one wire;a first frame configured to be mounted on an inner surface of the storage chamber; anda second frame configured to be mounted to the drawer type door,wherein the at least one wire is configured to be provided along the inner surface of the storage chamber, and the at least one wire is configured to be provided along the second frame.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the at least one wire includes a first connector configured to detachably and electrically connect the at least one wire to the drawer type door.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the at least one wire includes a second connector configured to detachably and electrically connect the at least one wire to the inside of the storage chamber.4. The refrigerator of claim 2 , further comprising a detachable cover configured to cover the first connector.5. The refrigerator of ...

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Номер записи: 29
23-01-2020 дата публикации

OBJECT RECOGNITION SYSTEM FOR AN APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR MANAGING HOUSEHOLD INVENTORY OF CONSUMABLES

Номер: US20200027056A1
Автор: CORONA ENRIQUE, Edwards David, Moore Michael T., POST RYAN M.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A refrigerating appliance includes a cabinet having an inner liner that defines at least one aperture for accessing a refrigerating compartment. A door is operably coupled to the cabinet and is operable between open and closed positions. A plurality of storage surfaces is positioned within the refrigerating compartment. Each storage surface is adapted to receive at least one temporarily stored item. A scanning apparatus is adapted to record data related to the storage surfaces and the at least one temporarily stored item. The scanning apparatus conducts first and second data capturing phases. The secondary data recorded during the second data capturing phase is compared against previous data recorded during the first data capturing phase to create a current inventory manifest. The current inventory manifest is compared with a set of predetermined parameters related to the at least one temporarily stored item to selectively provide an output. 1. A multi-compartment storage system comprising:a first storage device having a first set of storage surfaces for placing temporarily stored items;a second storage device having a second set of storage surfaces for placing the temporarily stored items; and upon a request for locating the moved temporarily stored item within one of the first and second storage devices, the controller and the first scanning apparatus and the second scanning apparatus are configured to cooperatively provide a storage recommendation for locating the moved temporarily stored item within a recommended storage surface of the first and second sets of storage surfaces; and', 'the storage recommendation is based upon an identity of the moved temporarily stored item as determined by the external scanner and the controller., 'an object recognition system that includes a first scanning apparatus of the first storage device, a second scanning apparatus of the second storage device, an external scanner for identifying a moved temporarily stored item and a ...

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Номер записи: 30
02-02-2017 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE REGULATING METHOD AND TEMPERATURE REGULATING DEVICE

Номер: US20170030630A1
Автор: Liu Xinyu, WU Ke
Принадлежит: Xiaomi Inc.

The present disclosure relates to a temperature regulating method and a temperature regulating device. The method includes: determining a target user who intends to use the refrigerator; acquiring target preference information of the target user on food, wherein the target preference information contains at least a target food type, a target dining time and a target food state; determining target food from food currently stored in the refrigerator based on the target food type; and regulating a temperature of a region where the target food is stored, such that the target food reaches the target food state by the target dining time. 1. A temperature regulating method , which is applied in a refrigerator , comprising:determining, via processing circuitry, a target user who intends to use the refrigerator;acquiring target food preference information of the target user, wherein the target food preference information contains one or more of a target food type, a target dining time, and a target food state;determining target food from food currently stored in the refrigerator based on the target food type; andregulating a temperature of a region where the target food is stored, such that the target food reaches the target food state by the target dining time.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining a target user who intends to use the refrigerator comprises;determining a first user who has logged into an application APP for managing the refrigerator as the target user, wherein the application APP for managing the refrigerator has been previously communicably coupled with the refrigerator via a network.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining a target user who intends to use the refrigerator comprises;determining a second user who is online via a local area network to which the refrigerator is connected as the target user.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining a target user who intends to use the refrigerator comprises:acquiring location information ...

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Номер записи: 31
01-02-2018 дата публикации

COOLING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20180031311A1
Автор: HAO JINGPENG, LI MINGWEN, LU Songtao
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A cooling appliance includes a cabinet, first and second doors connected to the cabinet and a door-opening detection device having a magnetic element disposed on the first door and a magnetic sensitive element disposed on the cabinet. A first magnetic conductive element on the second door can be magnetized by the magnetic element. The magnetic sensitive element can produce a door-opening signal based on a magnetic field of the first magnetic conductive element. The magnetic sensitive element produces the door-opening signal when at least one of the doors is open. In this way it can be detected, by using one suite of door-opening detection devices, if any door among multiple doors is in an open state. The structure is simple, and the number of components can be reduced. Moreover, wires are reduced, which lowers manufacturing costs and difficulty. 115-. (canceled)16. A cooling appliance , comprising:a cabinet;a first door and a second door connected to said cabinet;a door-opening detection device including a magnetic element disposed at said first door and a magnetic sensitive element disposed at said cabinet;a first magnetic conductive element disposed on said second door, said first magnetic conductive element being magnetizable by said magnetic element; andsaid magnetic sensitive element being configured to produce a door-opening signal based on a magnetic field of said first magnetic conductive element, and said magnetic sensitive element producing the door-opening signal upon opening of at least one of said first or second doors.17. The cooling appliance according to claim 16 , wherein said first door has a side facing said second door claim 16 , and said magnetic element is located on said side of said first door facing said second door.18. The cooling appliance according to claim 16 , wherein:said first magnetic conductive element has first and second ends along a length direction; and{'b': 33', '33, 'i': a', 'b, 'when said first door and said second door are ...

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Номер записи: 32
17-02-2022 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20220049895A1
Автор: JEON Taehan, KIM Boah, KIM Hyunwoo, KIM Minjae, OH Youngjae, PARK Jaehyun, PARK Jangpyo, SHIN Dongeui, SON Changwon
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An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device of the present invention comprises a communication unit and a processor for receiving information on a refrigerator from the refrigerator through the communication unit, dividing an operation section of the refrigerator into an event section and a normal section on the basis of the received information, and determining whether the refrigerator is abnormal on the basis of a state of the refrigerator in the normal section or the event section among the received information. The event section includes a section from a time point when a door of the refrigerator is opened to a time point when the temperature of the refrigerator reaches a predetermined temperature after the door is closed, and the normal section includes a section from a time point when the temperature of the refrigerator reaches the predetermined temperature to a time point before the door is opened. 1. An electronic device comprising:a communicator; and{'claim-text': ['receive information regarding a refrigerator from the refrigerator via the communicator, divide an operation section of the refrigerator into an event section and a normal section based on the received information, and', 'determine whether the refrigerator is abnormal based on a state of the refrigerator in the normal section or the event section among the received information,'], '#text': 'a processor configured to:'}wherein the event section comprises a section from a time point when a door of the refrigerator is opened until a time point when a temperature of the refrigerator reaches a predetermined temperature after the door is closed, andwherein the normal section comprises a section from a time point when the temperature of the refrigerator reaches the predetermined temperature until a time point before the door is opened.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine whether the refrigerator is abnormal by comparing an internal ...

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Номер записи: 33
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Refrigerator and control method thereof

Номер: US20190032994A1
Автор: Kwanghyun Choi
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator includes a cabinet forming a storage space, a main door that opens and closes the storage space while defining an opening part that is in communication with the storage space, a sub-door mounted to the main door and configured to open and close the opening part, the sub-door including a panel assembly for allowing selective viewing of an inside of the opening part, a detection device for detecting an operation of a user, a lighting unit inside the refrigerator that turns on based on user operation to allow selective viewing of the inner side of the opening part, and a display unit inside the refrigerator at a position corresponding to the panel assembly that becomes visible and displays an operation state of the refrigerator when the lighting unit turns on.

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Номер записи: 34
30-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200033047A1
Автор: GWON Seongwon, KIM Hyunbum, LEE Heejun, LEE Younseok
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The present invention provides a refrigerator comprising a cabinet having a storage chamber; an inner case forming the exterior of the storage chamber; a first door pivotally provided to the cabinet and opening and closing one side of the storage chamber; a second door having a pillar rotated so as to come into contact with the first door, pivotally provided to the cabinet, and opening and closing the other side of the storage chamber; and a driving member provided at a lower end of the second door so as to move together with the second door, and operating the pillar so as to fold or unfold the pillar, wherein the pillar has a first catching protrusion and a second catching protrusion, which are selectively caught by the driving member. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet;an inner case that is located in the cabinet and that defines a storage chamber;a first door rotatably coupled to the cabinet and configured to open and close a first side of the storage chamber;a second door rotatably coupled to the cabinet and configured to open and close a second side of the storage chamber, the second door comprising a pillar that is configured to rotate relative to the second door and that is configured to contact the first door based on the first and second doors being closed;a first door switch configured to sense whether the first door opens or closes the first side of the storage chamber;a second door switch configured to sense whether the second door opens or closes the second side of the storage chamber; anda driving member configured to rotate the pillar in a direction toward the second door or in a direction away from the second door,wherein the driving member is configured to rotate the pillar based on sensing results of the first door switch and the second door switch.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor configured to sense rotation of the pillar.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the driving member is configured to claim 2 , based on ...

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Номер записи: 35
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Rotating shelf assembly for a refrigerator appliance

Номер: US20200033051A1
Автор: Bagawathkumar Chellappan, Lauren Nicole Platts, Louis A. Wantland
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A rotating shelf assembly for an appliance includes a shelf positioned within the appliance and a shelf support bracket for supporting the shelf. A rotating disk is rotatably mounted to the shelf and driven by a drive mechanism, such as an electric motor and gear assembly. The shelf support bracket may be mounted to a vertical support track and may include integrated electrical wiring that electrically couples the electric motor to a power source.

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Номер записи: 36
04-02-2021 дата публикации

MODULAR AND SEPARABLE CRYOGENIC SHIPPING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210033330A1
Автор: Moon William G., Tran Bao
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A modular shipping system includes a bulk shipping space; and a base to support a pair of stackable cryogenic shipping subunits positioned in the bulk shipping space during long distance shipment, each subunit having a plurality of feet on a subunit bottom adapted to rest above a plurality of corresponding foot receptacles on a subunit lid, each subunit having its own cryogen connection source to maintain temperature during transit. 1. A shipping system , comprising:a. a bulk shipping space; andb. a base to support a pair of stackable cryogenic shipping subunits positioned in the bulk shipping space during long distance shipment, each subunit having a plurality of feet on a subunit bottom adapted to rest above a plurality of corresponding foot receptacles on a subunit lid, each subunit having its own cryogen connection source to maintain temperature during transit.2. The system of claim 1 , comprising insulated walls in a reefer.3. The system of claim 1 , comprising a supply line coupled to a vaporizer claim 1 , wherein the supply line comprises a vacuum insulated piping (VIP) line.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cryogen flows in parallel and introduces equal amounts of cryogen to tubings.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cryogen is proportionally flow controlled into the heat exchanger based on real time expander data.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein a cryogen flow is based on the cryogen liquid temperature and a shipping container heat load.7. The system of claim 1 , comprising a shipping unit including:a shipping foundation;a cryogenic tank secured to the shipping foundation,a payload bay to receive products therein;a tube connected to the cryogenic tank and thermally coupled to the payload bay;a housing secured to the shipping foundation, said housing covering the tube and the payload bay to thermally seal the payload bay from outside environment;a controller mounted on the housing and having a sensor to determine temperature in a closed-loop and ...

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Номер записи: 37
09-02-2017 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20170038128A1
Автор: CHA Minjoo, RYU Inhwan, YANG Hyein
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A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator may include a main body having a storage compartment, a first door rotatably installed at a first side of the main body to open and close a first portion of the storage compartment, and a second door rotatably installed at a second side of the main body to open and close a second portion of the storage compartment. A first camera may be installed at the first door to take a picture of an interior of the first storage compartment during rotation of the first door, and a second camera may be installed at the second door to take a picture of the interior of the first storage compartment during rotation of the second door. A controller may combine plural pictures taken by the first camera and the second camera into a single corrected image of a region of the first compartment spanning from the first door to the second door. 1a main body having a compartment;a pair of the doors rotatably coupled to the main body;a plurality of door opening/closing sensors;a plurality of the cameras provided at the door,a controller configured to control the cameras to take a picture when the door opening/closing sensors detect that the doors close the storage compartment and to combine a picture taken by one camera and a picture taken by the other;a storage device configured to store a last image combined by the controller; anda display device configured to display the last image when the controller receives a user's request signal.. A refrigerator, comprising: This application is a Continuation Application of prior U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/040,333 filed Feb. 10, 2016, which is a Continuation Application of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/190,450 filed Feb. 26, 2014, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,285,162, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to Korean Application No. 10-2013-0032525 filed in Korea on Mar. 27, 2013, whose entire disclosures are hereby incorporated by reference.1. FieldThis relates to a refrigerator, and more particularly to ...

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Номер записи: 38
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Refrigerator and Control Method for Refrigerator and Method for Opening a Refrigerator Door

Номер: US20180038626A1
Автор: Dongjeong Kim, Hongsik Kwon, Jaehoon Shin, Jungjae Lee, Minsub Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Provided is a refrigerator and control method for refrigerator and method for opening a refrigerator door. While a user is holding an object in both hands, a door may be automatically and additionally opened using another part of a body other than hands.

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Номер записи: 39
08-02-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR OPENING A REFRIGERATOR DOOR

Номер: US20180038627A1
Автор: KIM Dongjeong, KIM Minsub, Kwon Hongsik, LEE Jungjae, Shin Jaehoon
Принадлежит:

Provided is a refrigerator and control method for refrigerator and method for opening a refrigerator door. While a user is holding an object in both hands, a door may be automatically and additionally opened using another part of a body other than hands. 1. (canceled)2. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet defining a storage compartment;a door configured to open and close the storage compartment;a detection device configured to detect a presence of a user within a predetermined detection range; anda projector disposed at the door, the projector including a light emitting unit configured to emit light to thereby project an optical pattern on a ground surface within the predetermined detection range.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the detection device is disposed at the door.4. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the projector is disposed at a lower part of the door.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the detection device is positioned at the lower part of the door forward of the projector.6. The refrigerator of claim 5 , wherein at least a portion of the detection device is positioned vertically above the projector.7. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the detection device is configured to emit a detection light toward the ground surface to thereby detect the presence of the user within the predetermined detection range.8. The refrigerator of claim 7 , wherein the door includes a bottom surface disposed at a lower part of the door claim 7 , the bottom surface facing toward the ground surface claim 7 ,wherein the projector is configured to emit the light through the bottom surface of the door toward the ground surface, andwherein the detection device is configured to emit the detection light through the bottom surface of the door toward the ground surface.9. The refrigerator of claim 8 , wherein the bottom surface is inclined with respect to the ground surface claim 8 , andwherein the projector is configured to project the optical pattern on the ...

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Номер записи: 40
08-02-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE-BASED SMART COOLER

Номер: US20180038633A1
Автор: Buttolo Pietro, Salter Stuart C., Surman James J.
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Example apparatus and methods are disclosed for a vehicle-based smart cooler. An example disclosed cooler includes an electric cooling unit, a plurality of sensors, a wireless node, and a cooling control unit. The example wireless node communicatively couples to the vehicle. The example cooling control unit monitors a charge margin of the vehicle and, in response to the charge margin being below a threshold, activates a power management technique. 1. A cooler for a vehicle comprising:an electric cooling unit;a plurality of sensors;a wireless node to communicatively couple to the vehicle; and monitor a charge margin of the vehicle; and', 'in response to the charge margin being below a threshold, activate a power management technique., 'a cooling control unit to2. The cooler of claim 1 , wherein the electric cooling unit includes a thermoelectric cooler.3. The cooler of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensors includes an internal temperature sensor to measure a first temperature of an interior of the cooler claim 1 , and an ambient temperature sensor to measure an ambient temperature around the cooler.4. The cooler of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of sensors includes a lid sensor to detect a position of a lid of the cooler claim 3 , a contents temperature sensor to measure a second temperature of an item in cooler claim 3 , and contents sensor to detect when the item is in the cooler.5. The cooler of claim 1 , wherein the power management techniques include requesting that the vehicle increase the revolutions per minute of an engine of the vehicle.6. The cooler of claim 5 , wherein the cooling control unit requests the vehicle increase a number of revolutions per minute of an engine at a first time claim 5 , and wherein the cooling control unit is to claim 5 , at a second time after the first time claim 5 , in response to the charge margin being lower at the second time than the charge margin at the first time claim 5 , send a warning message to the vehicle claim ...

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Номер записи: 41
08-02-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR OPENING A REFRIGERATOR DOOR

Номер: US20180038634A1
Автор: KIM Dongjeong, KIM Minsub, Kwon Hongsik, LEE Jungjae, Shin Jaehoon
Принадлежит:

Provided is a refrigerator and control method for refrigerator and method for opening a refrigerator door. While a user is holding an object in both hands, a door may be automatically and additionally opened using another part of a body other than hands. 1. (canceled)2. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet defining a storage compartment;a door configured to open and close the storage compartment;a detection device configured to detect a presence of a user within a predetermined detection range; anda projector disposed at the door, the projector including a light emitting unit configured to emit light to thereby project an optical pattern within the predetermined detection range on a ground surface,wherein at least a portion of the optical pattern on the ground surface is positioned vertically underneath the door.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the detection device is disposed at the door.4. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the projector is configured to project a first portion of the optical pattern on the ground surface vertically underneath at least one of the projector or the detection device.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the projector is configured to project a second portion of the optical pattern on the ground surface forward of a front surface of the door.6. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the detection device is configured to emit a detection light toward the ground surface to thereby detect the presence of the user within the predetermined detection range.7. The refrigerator of claim 6 , wherein the detection device is configured to direct a least a portion of the detection light forward of the optical pattern.8. The refrigerator of claim 6 , wherein the door includes a bottom surface that is oriented toward the ground surface claim 6 ,wherein the projector is configured to emit the light through the bottom surface of the door toward the ground surface, andwherein the detection light passes through the bottom surface of the ...

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Номер записи: 42
08-02-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR OPENING A REFRIGERATOR DOOR

Номер: US20180038635A1
Автор: KIM Dongjeong, KIM Minsub, Kwon Hongsik, LEE Jungjae, Shin Jaehoon
Принадлежит:

Provided is a refrigerator and control method for refrigerator and method for opening a refrigerator door. While a user is holding an object in both hands, a door may be automatically and additionally opened using another part of a body other than hands. 1. (canceled)2. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet defining a storage compartment;a door configured to open and close the storage compartment;a lighting unit disposed at the storage compartment and configured to illuminate the storage compartment;a projector disposed at the door, the projector including a light emitting unit configured to emit light to thereby project an optical pattern on a ground surface; anda controller configured to control the lighting unit and the projector,wherein the controller is configured, based on a user operation, to turn on the lighting unit and the projector.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the projector includes one or more lenses configured to transmit the light emitted from the light emitting unit toward the ground surface.4. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured claim 2 , based on the door closing the storage compartment claim 2 , to turn on the lighting unit and the light emitting unit.5. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to turn off the lighting unit based on elapsing of a preset time.6. The refrigerator of claim 5 , wherein the controller is configured claim 5 , based on the lighting unit being turned off claim 5 , to maintain the projection of the optical pattern onto the ground surface.7. The refrigerator of claim 6 , wherein the controller is configured to turn off the lighting emitting unit based on an emitting time exceeding a predetermined time greater than the preset time.8. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the door includes a sensor configured to detect a presence of a user in a predetermined detection range claim 2 , andwherein the controller is configured, based on the sensor detecting the ...

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Номер записи: 43
08-02-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR OPENING A REFRIGERATOR DOOR

Номер: US20180038636A1
Автор: KIM Dongjeong, KIM Minsub, Kwon Hongsik, LEE Jungjae, Shin Jaehoon
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Provided is a refrigerator and control method for refrigerator and method for opening a refrigerator door. While a user is holding an object in both hands, a door may be automatically and additionally opened using another part of a body other than hands. 1. (canceled)2. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet defining a storage compartment;a door configured to open and close the storage compartment;a first sensor disposed at the door and configured to detect a presence of a user within a first detection range;a projector disposed at a lower part of the door, the projector including a light emitting unit configured, based on the first sensor detecting the presence of the user within the first detection range, to emit light to project an optical pattern within a second detection range on a ground surface;a second sensor disposed at the lower part of the door and configured to detect a user's operation within the second detection range; anda controller configured, based on the second sensor detecting the user's operation within the second detection range, to generate a control signal to control an operation of the refrigerator.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the second sensor is configured to emit a detection light to detect the user's operation within the second detection range.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the lower part of the door includes a bottom surface that faces the ground surface claim 3 , andwherein the light emitted from the projector and the detection light emitted from the second sensor pass through the bottom surface of the door toward the ground surface.5. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the projector further includes one or more lenses configured to transmit the light emitted from the light emitting unit toward the ground surface.6. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the projector further includes a film configured to transmit the light emitted from the light emitting unit toward the ground surface.7. The refrigerator of claim ...

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Номер записи: 44
08-02-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR OPENING A REFRIGERATOR DOOR

Номер: US20180038637A1
Автор: KIM Dongjeong, KIM Minsub, Kwon Hongsik, LEE Jungjae, Shin Jaehoon
Принадлежит:

Provided is a refrigerator and control method for refrigerator and method for opening a refrigerator door. While a user is holding an object in both hands, a door may be automatically and additionally opened using another part of a body other than hands. 1. (canceled)2. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet defining a storage compartment;a door configured to open and close the storage compartment, a front surface of the door including a transparent portion through which an interior of the storage compartment is viewable from an outside of the refrigerator;a first sensor disposed at the door and configured to detect a presence of a user within a first detection range;a projector disposed at the door, the projector including a light emitting unit configured, based on the first sensor detecting the presence of the user within the first detection range, to emit light to thereby project an optical pattern within a second detection range on a ground surface; anda second sensor disposed at the door and configured to detect a user's operation within the second detection range,wherein the second sensor is positioned vertically lower than the first sensor.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the first sensor is positioned rearward of the transparent portion of the door.4. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the second sensor is positioned rearward of the transparent portion of the door.5. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the first sensor is disposed vertically between the transparent portion and the second sensor.6. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the projector is disposed at a lower part of the door.7. The refrigerator of claim 6 , wherein the projector is disposed at a center portion of the lower part of the door.8. The refrigerator of claim 6 , wherein the second sensor is configured to emit a detection light toward the ground surface to thereby detect the user's operation within the second detection range.9. The refrigerator of claim 8 , wherein the door ...

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Номер записи: 45
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Object recognition system for an appliance and method for managing household inventory of consumables

Номер: US20170039511A1
Автор: David Edwards, Enrique Corona, Michael T. Moore, Ryan M. Post
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A refrigerating appliance includes a cabinet having an inner liner that defines at least one aperture for accessing a refrigerating compartment. A door is operably coupled to the cabinet and is operable between open and closed positions. A plurality of storage surfaces is positioned within the refrigerating compartment. Each storage surface is adapted to receive at least one temporarily stored item. A scanning apparatus is adapted to record data related to the storage surfaces and the at least one temporarily stored item. The scanning apparatus conducts first and second data capturing phases. The secondary data recorded during the second data capturing phase is compared against previous data recorded during the first data capturing phase to create a current inventory manifest. The current inventory manifest is compared with a set of predetermined parameters related to the at least one temporarily stored item to selectively provide an output.

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Номер записи: 46
08-02-2018 дата публикации

ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETER MONITOR WITH WIDE AREA COMMUNICATION

Номер: US20180039940A1
Автор: Varga Stephen
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A method and system for cold chain monitoring of perishable goods, includes at least one environmental sensor to monitor at least one environmental parameter, a wide area network interface to communicate with a wide area network, a controller to log a plurality of readings from each of the at least one environmental sensors and to transmit at least one data signal associated with the plurality of readings to the wide area network via the wide area network interface. 1. An apparatus for cold chain monitoring of perishable goods , comprising:at least one environmental sensor to monitor at least one environmental parameter; a wide area network interface to communicate with a wide area network; anda controller to log a plurality of readings from each of the at least one environmental sensors and to transmit at least one data signal associated with the plurality of readings to the wide area network via the wide area network interface.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one data signal includes at least one of: the plurality of readings from each of the at least one environmental sensors and an excursion alarm signal associated with the plurality of readings from each of the at least one environmental sensors.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wide area network interface is a cellular interface to communicate with a cellular network.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is associated with a transportation operation.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a rerouting claim 1 , transferring or storage operation is associated with the at least one data signal.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a short range interface claim 1 , wherein the short range interface includes at least one of: a wired interface claim 1 , an optical interface claim 1 , and a short range wireless interface.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of readings from each of the at least one environmental sensors is transferred via a secondary ...

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Номер записи: 47
24-02-2022 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20220057248A1
Автор: Hirotoshi Usui
Принадлежит: ROHM CO LTD

A refrigerator includes a pocket that is capable of accommodating multiple liquid containers. The pocket includes a first sensor provided to an inner wall that is in contact with the side face of each of the multiple liquid containers. A detector detects the remaining amount of each liquid container that is in contact with the first sensor electrode based on the state of the first sensor electrode.

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Номер записи: 48
07-02-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR FILTERING AIR TO AND FROM A REFRIGERATED COMPARTMENT OF A REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE

Номер: US20190041117A1
Автор: de Cavalcanti Daniel, GROSSE ALEXANDRE D., Pohl Douglas, REMOR Jose Paulo
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A refrigerator includes a liner having an opening defining an inner perimeter therein, a frame coupled with the liner around the inner perimeter and recessed from the opening, and a cover. The cover is coupled with the frame and has a major surface positioned generally flush with a portion the liner surrounding the opening. The cover defines an outer perimeter spaced apart from the inner perimeter of the opening with a portion of the frame at least partially enclosing a channel extending between the outer perimeter of the cover and the inner perimeter of the opening. The assembly further includes at least one light source directed into the channel and illuminating a portion of the frame and an air filter disposed at least partially within the cover positioned behind the major surface. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet body;an interior liner disposed in the cabinet body and defining at least a portion of an interior space within the refrigerator, the interior liner defining an opening therein, the opening defining an inner perimeter; and a cover having a major surface facing the interior space and positioned generally flush with a portion the liner surrounding the opening, the cover defining an outer perimeter spaced apart from the inner perimeter of the opening;', 'a frame recessed from the major surface and the liner and at least partially enclosing a channel extending between the outer perimeter of the cover and the inner perimeter of the opening;', 'at least one light source directed into the channel and illuminating a portion of the frame; and', 'an air filter disposed at least partially within the cover positioned behind the major surface., 'an air filter assembly positioned at least partially in the opening of the interior liner, the air filter assembly comprising2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the cover defines a portion of an air flow path around the outer perimeter and directed to an interior of the cover and through the air filter.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 49
18-02-2021 дата публикации

Hands Free, Controlled Autofill for a Dispenser

Номер: US20210047168A1
Автор: ASHRAFZADEH FARHAD, CHASE KEVIN M., JANKE BRIAN P., KANCHANAVALLY SHREECHARAN, KERNER James
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A dispensing system includes one or more digital image capture devices for capturing images in a dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device(s) for analyzing the images for use in regulating a dispensing operation. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images captured by the digital image capture device(s) to determine various characteristics of a container placed in the dispensing well, such as the height and position of the container. 1. A method of performing a dispensing operation in a dispenser well , the method comprising:capturing one or more digital images of an object in the dispenser well;determining at least one of a dimensional and a positional characteristic of the object in the dispenser well from the one or more digital images; andcontrolling the dispensing operation based on the one or more digital images.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein capturing the one or more digital images of the object occurs as the object enters the dispenser well.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the object is a container configured to be filled during the dispensing operation.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising: analyzing the one or more digital images to determine any movement of the container.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising: cutting-off the dispensing operation prior to completion if movement of the container is determined.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein both the shape and volume of the container are determined.7. The method of claim 3 , wherein each of the top and bottom of the object are determined.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the object includes an opening in the top of the object and wherein the opening is determined from the one or more digital images.9. The method of claim 3 , wherein at least one dimensional characteristic of the container is determined claim 3 , with the dimensional characteristic being at least one of a top claim 3 , bottom claim 3 , opening claim 3 ...

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Номер записи: 50
06-02-2020 дата публикации

METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND SYSTEMS FOR COOLING

Номер: US20200041193A1
Автор: Dewitt William, Sigety C. Birge, Sigety Katharine C.
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Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods, apparatuses, and systems for cooling. Embodiments include a cooling system comprising a mobile container, conveyor system, and sensor feedback system. The container includes at least a first, second, and third section. First section holds at least one pallet containing produce. Second section includes a cooling mechanism to cool the produce within the at least one pallet to an optimal temperature. Third section includes the cooling mechanism to maintain the cooled produce in the at least one pallet at the optimal temperature. Conveyor system may be used to convey the at least one pallet across the cooling system. Sensor feedback system is configured to continuously measure and track at least the weight of the at least one pallet and temperature of the produce within the at least one pallet as the at least one pallet is conveyed across the cooling system. 1. A system , comprising: an input opening on a first end of the mobile container;', 'a first divider and a second divider that restrict airflow within an interior of the mobile container and separate the interior of the mobile container into a first room, a second room, and a third room; and', 'an output opening on a second end of the mobile container that is opposite the first end; and, 'a mobile container includingwherein the first room is configured for initial cooling of produce located in produce containers, the second room is configured to cool the produce to a specified temperature and includes a first cooling station and a second cooling station, and the third room is configured to maintain the produce at the specified temperature; andwherein the first cooling station circulates chilled air in a first direction, and the second cooling station circulates chilled air in a second direction that is opposite the first direction.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first divider is fastened to a first support frame that is attached to the mobile container ...

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Номер записи: 51
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Method of setting system and processing device

Номер: US20200041199A1
Автор: Hiroki Takeuchi, Takanori Ogawa
Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Corp of America

Provided is a method of setting a system, the method being performed by a processor and including: (a) when receiving detection, by the sensor, of a first amount of goods equal to or larger than a first predetermined amount, displaying, on a display, a first screen prompting setting of a threshold amount of goods corresponding to a condition of trigger output; (b) when the sensor detects reduction of an amount of goods by at least a second predetermined amount after displaying the first screen, acquiring, as the threshold amount, a second amount of reduced goods; (c) after the threshold amount is acquired, displaying, on the display, a second screen for setting an action of the processing device; and (d) based on information on the action set after displaying the second screen, setting output contents to be output by the processing device upon satisfaction of the condition of trigger output.

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Номер записи: 52
18-02-2021 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20210048240A1
Автор: Daehyun Yoo, Kihyun Park, Kiyoung Lim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator of the present disclosure includes an inner case configured to have a storage chamber, a door configured to open and close the storage chamber, a plurality of side panels configured to cover both sides of the inner case, the plurality of side panels being configured to be formed of a metal material, a case supporter configured to support the inner case, a base configured to support a lower side of the case supporter, at least a portion of the base being configured to be spaced apart from a lower side of the door and the case supporter, and a base panel configured to be attached to an upper surface of the base adjacent to the door, the base panel being configured to be formed of the same material as that of the plurality of side panels or having a metal texture.

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Номер записи: 53
15-02-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20180045457A1
Автор: CHA Minjoo, RYU Inhwan, YANG Hyein
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator may include a main body having a storage compartment, a first door rotatably installed at a first side of the main body to open and close a first portion of the storage compartment, and a second door rotatably installed at a second side of the main body to open and close a second portion of the storage compartment. A first camera may be installed at the first door to take a picture of an interior of the first storage compartment during rotation of the first door, and a second camera may be installed at the second door to take a picture of the interior of the first storage compartment during rotation of the second door. A controller may combine plural pictures taken by the first camera and the second camera into a single corrected image of a region of the first compartment spanning from the first door to the second door. 1a main body having a compartment;a pair of the doors rotatably coupled to the main body;a plurality of door opening/closing sensors;a plurality of the cameras provided at the door;a controller configured to control the cameras to take a picture when the door opening/closing sensors detect that the doors close the storage compartment and to combine a picture taken by one camera and a picture taken by the other;a storage device configured to store a last image combined by the controller; anda display device configured to display the last image when the controller receives a user's request signal.. A refrigerator, comprising: This application is a Continuation Application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/298,520, filed Oct. 20, 2016, which is a Continuation Application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/040,333, filed Feb. 10, 2016, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,503,635, which is a Continuation Application of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/190,450, filed Feb. 26, 2014, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,285,162, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to Korean Application 10-2013-0032525 filed in Korea on Mar. 27, 2013, ...

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Номер записи: 54
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Rapid Spinning Liquid Immersion Beverage Supercooler

Номер: US20180045458A1
Автор: Shuntich Douglas
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Methods, processes, apparatus, kits and systems for chilling and cooling bottled or canned beverages, desserts, and food items to selected desired temperatures by rapidly rotating and counter-rotating the bottled or canned beverages, desserts, and food items that are immersed in cooled liquids in short time spans. 1. A method for rapidly chilling beverages , comprising the steps of:providing a housing with a cooling substance inside;immersing a beverage container in the cooling substance;mounting via a mount the beverage container upright in the housing;continuously and alternatively rotating and counter-rotating the mount and the beverage container between approximately 500 rpm and above approximately 500 rpm;switching between each of the rotating and the counter-rotating directions between approximately 1/10 and above approximately 1/10 of a second; andrapidly cooling the beverage inside the beverage container to a selected cooled temperature.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:providing a can as the beverage container.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:providing a bottle as the beverage container.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of continuously and alternatively rotating includes the step of:continuously and alternatively rotating the beverage container between approximately 1,000 rpm and above approximately 5000 rpm in both rotating and counter-rotating directions.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the step of switching includes the step of:switching between each of the rotating and the counter-rotating directions between approximately 3/10 of a second and above approximately 3/10 of a second.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of continuously and alternatively rotating includes the step of:continuously and alternatively rotating the beverage container up to approximately 2,500 rpm in both rotating and counter-rotating directions.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the step of switching includes the ...

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Номер записи: 55
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Refrigerator management method, refrigerator management device, refrigerator management system, and temperature calculation method

Номер: US20220065523A1
Автор: Wanjing DU, Yuji OSAKl
Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co Ltd

A refrigerator management method according to one aspect of the present invention includes: obtaining log information including temperature information indicating an interior temperature of a refrigerator and opened and closed information indicating whether or not a door of the refrigerator has been opened and closed; calculating, based on the log information, a timewise change in the interior temperature for when the door is opened and closed in a predetermined period and for when the door is not opened and closed in the predetermined period; and outputting result information indicating a calculation result calculated in the calculating.

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Номер записи: 56
03-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE HAVING A MOVABLE CAMERA

Номер: US20220065524A1
Автор: Morris Sarah Virginia, Schroeder Michael Goodman
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator appliance, as provided herein, may include a cabinet, a door, and a camera module. The cabinet may define a chilled chamber. The door may be rotatably hinged to the cabinet to provide selective access to the chilled chamber. The camera module may be movably mounted to the cabinet (e.g., above a support shelf). The camera module may be movable on the cabinet along a predefined direction between a retracted position proximal to a first end of the cabinet and an extended position proximal to a second end of the cabinet. The camera module may be directed at the chilled chamber in the extended position to capture an image thereof. 1. A refrigerator appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a chilled chamber;a door being rotatably hinged to the cabinet to provide selective access to the chilled chamber;a support shelf mounted within the chilled chamber, the support shelf extending along a transverse direction between a front edge proximal to the door and a rearward edge distal to the door; anda camera module movably mounted to the cabinet above the support shelf, the camera module being movable on the cabinet along a predefined direction between a retracted position proximal to a first end of the cabinet and an extended position proximal to a second end of the cabinet, the camera module being directed at the chilled chamber in the extended position to capture an image thereof,wherein the camera module is disposed between the door and the front edge of the support shelf along the transverse direction in the extended position.2. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , further comprising:a camera carriage movably mounted to the cabinet, the camera carriage supporting the camera module in the retracted position proximal and the extended position; anda light source supported on the camera carriage to move therewith between the retracted position and the extended position, the light source being directed at the chilled chamber in the extended position to illuminate ...

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Номер записи: 57
26-02-2015 дата публикации

Dispenser with vessel identification

Номер: US20150053302A1
Автор: Kurt Froehlich, Timothy Willis
Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Inc

A refrigeration apparatus includes a dispenser for dispensing water or ice into a receiver vessel. The dispenser includes a dispense command input for receiving a dispense command from a user and a code reader for interpreting an identification code associated with the receiver vessel. At least one controller is operatively connected to the dispense command input to receive the dispense command, and to the code reader to receive a vessel identification based on the interpreted identification code. The at least one controller controls the dispensing. A memory is configured to store the vessel identification in association with a usage parameter for the vessel. The at least one controller determines whether water/ice has been previously dispensed into the receiver vessel. When the at least one controller has determined that water/ice has not been previously dispensed into the receiver vessel, the at least one controller causes the usage parameter to be stored in the memory, in association with the vessel identification, based on the dispense command received from the user.

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Номер записи: 58
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Dispense control system for a refrigerator appliance

Номер: US20210053812A1
Автор: Andrew Reinhard Krause, Gregory Sergeevich Chernov
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A dispense control system for filling a container using a dispensing assembly of a refrigerator appliance and a method for operating the same are provided. The dispense control system includes an emitter for generating a beam of energy and a scanning assembly for selectively directing the beam of energy along a scan path comprising a plurality of scan positions. A receiver detects the beam of energy reflected by the container or the liquid at each of the plurality of scan positions and a controller determines a height of the container or the liquid at each of the plurality of scan positions along the scan path based at least in part on a travel time of the beam of energy between the emitter and the receiver.

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Номер записи: 59
03-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTO-REPLENISHMENT OF PRODUCTS USING PRESSURE MAPPING SENSORS AND MACHINE LEARNING

Номер: US20220067642A1
Автор: Barton Elizabeth J., Larson Soren A., Moeller-Chan Victoria A., Salehian-Dardashti Soheil
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Systems and methods for identifying, tracking usage of, and replenishing products on a shelf of a product storage unit include a pressure sensor array positioned on the shelf and configured to detect forces exerted on the pressure sensor array by each of the products located on the shelf. An electronic database stores reference pressure array data representative of a reference pressure data model relative to each of the products. A computing device obtains a pressure data set associated with a product that was captured by the pressure sensor array when the product was positioned on the pressure sensor array, and correlates the pressure data set associated with the product with the reference pressure array data stored in the electronic database to determine an identity of the product and a consumption level of the product, automatically replenishing the product when consumption of the product is above a set threshold.

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Номер записи: 60
13-02-2020 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20200049402A1
Автор: Jinhee Park, Soonho Jung, Woonkyu Seo
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

There is disclosed a refrigerator; a lighting device provided in the storage chamber, a first door rotatably coupled to the case to open and close the storage chamber, an auxiliary storage chamber provided in the first door, a second door, a front panel formed of a transparent material, an evaporation treatment unit evaporated on an overall back surface of the front panel to transmit lights partially, a variable transparency film attached to a back surface of the evaporation treatment unit provided in the front panel to get transparent when the power is supplied, a frame unit with an opening having a corresponding size to an opening provided in the first door, an insulation panel distant from the front panel, a power supply unit for supplying an electric power to the variable transparency film and the lighting device, a proximity sensor provided in the second door to sense a user's approaching.

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Номер записи: 61
05-03-2015 дата публикации

System for Monitoring the Contents of a Refrigerator

Номер: US20150059374A1
Автор: Hebel Logan
Принадлежит:

A system for monitoring the contents of a refrigerator. The system comprises a plurality of cameras mounted within a refrigerator, a wireless transceiver adapted to transmit image data to a mobile electronic device, and a computer-based logic for implementing commands relayed to the present system from the mobile electronic device. The cameras are arranged within the interior of the refrigerator to provide users with a complete view of the contents of their refrigerators. The present system assists users in grocery shopping and planning meals when not at home. 1. A system for monitoring the contents of a refrigerator , comprising:a refrigerator having a housing, at least one hingedly attached door, interior lights, and a plurality of shelves contained therein;a plurality of cameras disposed within the interior of said refrigerator housing;a transceiver adapted to wirelessly send images captured by said cameras to a mobile electronic device;a logic adapted to selectively activate said cameras and activate said interior lights;a user interface adapted to be executed by a mobile electronic device, said user interface adapted to receive said images captured by said cameras and selectively view said images.2. The system for monitoring the contents of a refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein said cameras are disposed such that said cameras are disposed adjacently to a single one of said shelves.3. The system for monitoring the contents of a refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein said user interface allows users to selectively activate said cameras and sequentially view said images captured by said cameras.4. The system for monitoring the contents of a refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein said user interface allows users to selectively activate said cameras and simultaneously view a plurality of said images captured by said cameras.5. A computer system claim 1 , comprising:a refrigerator having a housing, at least one hingedly attached door, interior lights, and a plurality of shelves ...

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Номер записи: 62
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Appliance suite equipped with a synced sound system

Номер: US20210058689A1
Автор: Chen Lu, Christopher George Bissig, Joel A. Persinger, Russell Conrad Grant
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A system and a method for generated synchronized audible communications are provided. In one aspect, a system includes a suite of appliances, including at least a first and second appliance. Each appliance has a speaker operable to generate one or more audible communications. The system includes one or more controllers that output one or more sound commands that cause the speakers of the appliances to generate their respective audible communications. One or more of the appliances include a proximity device operable to detect whether a user is within a proximity range thereof. In some instances, the speakers can generate audible communications to amplify their audible communications. In other instances, the speakers can generate audible communications to create localization cues for directing a user's attention to a particular appliance.

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Номер записи: 63
10-03-2022 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR REMOVING DEW OF CAMERA FOR REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD CONTROLLING THEREOF

Номер: US20220074644A1
Автор: KIM Jeong Keun
Принадлежит: WINIA ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A dew removing device for a refrigerator camera and a method of controlling the same are disclosed. The method comprises a step S1 of, when a refrigerator door is opened, turning on a power of a camera unit and a power of a resistor; a step S2 of, when a set time has passed after the step S1, turning off the power of the camera unit and the power of the resistor; and a step S3 of, when the refrigerator door is closed before the set time has passed after the step S1, turning on a power of a lighting unit after a first dew removal time has passed, and capturing an inside of a storage compartment by the camera unit. The method can provide a user with a clear image of a food storage state by removing a dew generated on the lens surface of the camera. 1. A dew removing device for a refrigerator camera comprising:a camera unit configured to capture an inside of a storage compartment; anda resistor provided on a substrate inside the camera unit and disposed around a lens of the camera unit,wherein the resistor is configured to remove a dew generated on a surface of the lens by converting applied power into thermal energy.2. A method of controlling a dew removal of a refrigerator camera , the method comprising:{'b': '1', 'a step S of, when a refrigerator door is opened, turning on a power of a camera unit and a power of a resistor;'}{'b': 2', '1, 'a step S of, when a set time has passed after the step S, turning off the power of the camera unit and the power of the resistor; and'}{'b': 3', '1, 'a step S of, when the refrigerator door is closed before the set time has passed after the step S, turning on a power of a lighting unit after a first dew removal time has passed, and capturing an inside of a storage compartment by the camera unit.'}3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first dew removal time is a time required to remove a dew generated on a surface of a lens of the camera unit in a general use environment.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:{'b': 4', '3, ...

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Номер записи: 64
10-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20220074647A1
Автор: Lee Daesung, PARK Kyutae, Yu Seonil
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The present disclosure is relates to a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes first storage for defining a first storage space therein, a door for opening and closing the first storage space, and a plurality of shelves installed in the first storage space for placing an object thereon. The shelf includes a frame having a plurality of support bars for loading a plurality of wine bottles thereon, a shelf bracket detachably mounted and fixed in the storage space, and an extending rail for supporting the frame to be able to be extended forwardly of the first storage from the shelf bracket. 115-. (canceled)16. A refrigerator comprising:a storage defining a storage space therein;a door for opening and closing the storage space; anda plurality of shelves disposed in the first storage space,wherein a shelf includes:a frame having a plurality of support bars for loading a plurality of wine bottles thereon;a shelf bracket detachably mounted in the storage space; andan extending rail disposed between the frame and the shelf bracket for supporting the frame and be movable against the shelf bracket to extend the frame forwardly from the storage.17. The refrigerator of claim 16 , wherein the frame includes:a front frame defining a front face of the frame, wherein a front face of a support bar is fixed to the front frame;a rear frame defining a rear face of the frame, wherein a rear face of the support bar is fixed to the rear frame; anda side frame at each side of the frame defining each of both side faces of the frame, wherein each side frame is movably fastened to each shelf bracket by each extending rail.18. The refrigerator of claim 17 , wherein the front frame includes a front lamp module to irradiate light below the frame in a rearward direction.19. The refrigerator of claim 18 , wherein the front lamp module is associated with the opening and closing of the door claim 18 , and is powered when the door is opened.20. The refrigerator of claim 17 , wherein the rear frame ...

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Номер записи: 65
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Hands Free, Controlled Autofill for a Dispenser

Номер: US20180057342A1
Автор: Brian P. Janke, Farhad Ashrafzadeh, James Kerner, Kevin M. Chase, Shreecharan Kanchanavally
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A dispensing system includes one or more digital image capture devices for capturing images in a dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device(s) for analyzing the images for use in regulating a dispensing operation. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images captured by the digital image capture device(s) to determine various characteristics of a container placed in the dispensing well, such as the height and position of the container.

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Номер записи: 66
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Hands Free, Controlled Autofill for a Dispenser

Номер: US20170057804A1
Автор: ASHRAFZADEH FARHAD, CHASE KEVIN M., JANKE BRIAN P., KANCHANAVALLY SHREECHARAN, KERNER James
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A dispensing system includes one or more digital image capture devices for capturing images in a dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device(s) for analyzing the images for use in regulating a dispensing operation. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images captured by the digital image capture device(s) to determine various characteristics of a container placed in the dispensing well, such as the height and position of the container. 1. A method of performing a dispensing operation comprising:exposing a camera to a dispensing assembly; andperforming a dispensing operation based on at least one image obtained from the camera.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one image is taken from within a well of the dispensing assembly.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the at least one image is of a container positioned for the dispensing operation.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising: determining a height of the container from the at least one image.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining at least one additional image from an additional camera; andperforming the dispensing operation based on images from both the camera and the additional camera.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:capturing the at least one image from an upper location; andcapturing the at least one additional image from a lower location.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising:analyzing the at least one image to determine a height of a container positioned for the dispensing operation; andanalyzing the at least one additional image to determine a position of the container.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: performing the dispensing operation with the dispensing assembly being incorporated in an appliance.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the appliance is a refrigerator and the dispensing operation includes dispensing at least one of water and ice into the container.10. The method ...

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Номер записи: 67
22-05-2014 дата публикации

Method for storing food items within a refrigerator appliance

Номер: US20140137587A1
Автор: Joel Erik Hitzelberger
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A method for storing food items within a refrigerator appliance is provided. The method includes placing a plurality of food items within a chilled chamber of the refrigerator appliance and establishing an identity of each food item of the plurality of food items. The method also includes determining a preferred storage condition of the chilled chamber based upon the identities of the plurality of food items and adjusting a current storage condition of the chilled chamber to about the preferred storage condition. Operating the chilled chamber of the refrigerator appliance at the preferred storage condition can improve a useful life of food items within the chilled chamber.

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Номер записи: 68
04-03-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210063080A1
Автор: YEOM Tae Jin
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a cabinet that defines a storage space therein, a door configured to open and close at least a portion of the storage space, and a user detection sensor disposed at a first side of the door with respect to a center line crossing a width direction of the door and configured to detect a user. The user detection sensor is inclined with respect to a front surface of the door by a predetermined angle to thereby face toward the center line. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet that defines a storage space therein;a door configured to open and close at least a portion of the storage space; anda user detection sensor disposed at a first side of the door with respect to a center line crossing a width direction of the door and configured to detect a user, the user detection sensor being inclined with respect to a front surface of the door by a predetermined angle to thereby face toward the center line.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the door is configured to rotate about a rotation axis claim 1 , andwherein the user detection sensor is located at an end of the door opposite to the rotation axis.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the door comprises a door front panel disposed at the front surface of the door claim 1 ,wherein the door defines a sensor space that receives the user detection sensor at a rear side of the door front panel of the door, the sensor space comprising a sensor window that is defined at an inner side of the sensor space and faces the rear side of the door front panel, andwherein a front end of the user detection sensor faces the sensor window.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the door further comprises a first side guide rib and a second side guide rib that are disposed inside the sensor space at positions corresponding to ends of the sensor window claim 3 , the first side guide rib and the second side guide rib extending parallel to each other and being inclined with respect to the rear side of the door ...

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Номер записи: 69
28-02-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR FREEZER UNIT AND SAFETY LOCK

Номер: US20190063114A1
Автор: Attree Julian, Dukhovniy Alexander, Hadaway Ausdell, Tepic Marinko
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator freezer unit having a single refrigeration unit allowing to provide cold air to both a freezer and refrigerator compartment. The freezer refrigerator unit has an intake channel and recirculating channel allowing to displace cold air within the freezer and refrigerator compartment. The refrigerator freezer unit also has a safety lock allowing automatically controlled locking, and manual unlocking of the refrigerator and/or freezer compartment from either the exterior or interior of the unit. 1. A refrigerator freezer unit comprising:a) A single refrigeration unit connected to a freezer chamber for providing cold air to a freezer compartment;b) An intake channel interconnected to the freezer chamber for providing cold air to a refrigerator compartment;c) A recirculating channel allowing to recirculate air within the refrigerator compartment;d) One or more intake fans positioned in the intake channel for displacing air in the intake channel; and 'wherein the refrigerator and freezer compartments are cooled by the single refrigeration unit.', 'e) One or more recirculating fans positioned in the recirculating channel for displacing air in the recirculating channel'}2. The refrigerator freezer unit according to wherein the recirculating channel is superposed on the intake channel.3. The refrigerator freezer unit according to further comprising louvered openings allowing warm air to travel from refrigerator compartment to freezer compartment.4. A safety lock for use with a refrigerator and/or freezer compartments comprising:a) A mechanical lock for interconnection to a locking aperture;b) A lock release pin interconnected to the mechanical lock allowing to unlock the mechanical lock with the locking aperture;c) A release cam interconnected to the lock release pin allowing to unlock the mechanical lock by movement of the release cam;d) An actuator interconnected to the release cam allowing to move the release cam into contact with the lock release pin;e) An ...

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Номер записи: 70
17-03-2022 дата публикации

APPLIANCE DOOR HANDLES WITH INTEGRATED GRAPHICAL DISPLAYS

Номер: US20220082319A1
Автор: Miedema Gregory A.
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A graphical display device for mounting to a door of an appliance includes an electronic visual display having a display screen, a housing having a receptacle for receiving the electronic visual display and a mount for affixing the housing to the door of an appliance. The housing additionally includes an internal cavity with a controller retained within the internal cavity, with the controller being operable to selectively enable visual display information to be displayed on the display screen. In a particular embodiment the graphical display device is configured as a housing with the housing including a grip portion and one or more mounts extending rearwardly from the grip portion. The controller may include an interface enabling connection with a remote computer for controlling the visual display information to be displayed on the display screen. 1. An appliance , said appliance comprising:a body to which a door is attached, wherein the door is moveable between an open position to access an interior of the body and a closed position;a graphical display device mounted to the door of the appliance, wherein the graphical display device comprises a display screen, a housing to which the display screen is attached, a controller retained within the housing, a battery retained within the housing, and wherein the housing includes a mount for affixing the housing to the door;wherein the battery is configured to provide power to the controller and the display screen, and wherein the controller is operable to selectively enable visual display information to be displayed on the display screen.2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the battery comprises a rechargeable battery and wherein the body includes a charger claim 1 , and wherein the charger is operable to recharge the battery when the door is in a closed position.3. The appliance of claim 2 , wherein the charger comprises an inductive charger.4. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the graphical display device includes a ...

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Номер записи: 71
27-02-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20200064058A1
Автор: JIAO YULIANG, LI GUIXI, SONG SHUJUN, WANG Bing, WANG CHUNXUE, WANG Qingfu, ZHANG LEI, Zhao Qinghai
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A refrigerator control method, including: upon acquiring a signal indicating that a person approaches to open a door, controlling a camera to move from an initial position to a first position; upon acquiring a signal indicating that the door switches to an open status, controlling the camera to move to a second position; upon acquiring an opening angle of the door, and controlling the camera to capture an image of an interior of the door when the opening angle is less than a threshold angle; upon acquiring a signal indicating that the door switches to the closed status, controlling the camera to move to the first position and capture an image of an interior of the door; and upon acquiring a signal indicating that the door is closed, controlling the camera to return to the initial position and capture an image of an interior of the refrigerating compartment. 1. A refrigerator control method , the refrigerator comprising a refrigerating compartment , a door closing the refrigerating compartment , and a camera movably disposed in the refrigerating compartment for capturing images of an interior of the refrigerating compartment and the door; the method , comprising:upon acquiring a signal indicating that a person approaches and wants to open the door of the refrigerator, controlling the camera to move from an initial position to a first position;upon acquiring a signal indicating that the door switches to an open status from a closed status, controlling the camera to gradually move from the first position to a second position;upon acquiring an opening angle of the door, comparing the opening angle of the door with a threshold angle, and controlling the camera to capture an image of an interior of the door when the opening angle of the door is less than the threshold angle;upon acquiring a signal indicating that the door switches to the closed status from the open status or upon acquiring a signal indicating that the opening angle of the door is gradually decreased, ...

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Номер записи: 72
11-03-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20210071945A1
Автор: BAE Wonsup, CHOI Daejin, KIM Dongjeong, Kim Jinsung, LEE Donghoon, Yang Changwoan
Принадлежит:

Disclosed herein is a refrigerator. Specifically, a refrigerator that is capable of enabling a user to easily introduce or remove goods into or from the refrigerator is disclosed. More specifically, a refrigerator that is capable of enabling a drawer for receiving goods to be more conveniently used is disclosed. The refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage compartment with a food introduction port formed in the front thereof, a door hingedly connected to the cabinet for opening and closing the storage compartment, a plurality of drawers disposed in the storage compartment, the drawers being arranged vertically, a moving frame extending vertically so as to correspond to the height at which the drawers are disposed, the moving frame being configured to selectively push the drawers such that the drawers are moved toward the food introduction port, an electric driving unit coupled to the moving frame for moving the moving frame toward the food introduction port, and a controller for controlling the electric driving unit to move the moving frame when it is sensed that the door is open. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet having a storage compartment;a door hingedly connected to the cabinet for opening and closing the storage compartment;a drawer provided in the storage compartment, and configured to be withdrawn from an initial position to a ready position spaced apart forward from the initial position by a predetermined distance;a moving assembly provided in a sidewall, and configured to support the drawer moving forward and backward,wherein the moving assembly comprises an electric driving unit configured to automatically move the drawer from the initial position to the ready position,wherein the electric driving unit is mounted to a supporting cover, andwherein the electric driving unit is provided within a space provided between the sidewall and the supporting cover.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the electric driving unit is mounted to ...

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Номер записи: 73
24-03-2022 дата публикации

Field-installable refrigerated cabinet kit with on-cabinet refrigeration system

Номер: US20220087446A1
Автор: Christian Pizzi, Daniel Pestka, John Friend, Joseph Fontechhio
Принадлежит: True Manufacturing Co Inc

In a field-installable refrigerated merchandiser kit, a prefabricated refrigeration system module releasably and operatively connects to a separate cabinet module via mutual connection fittings to form a refrigerated merchandiser. The refrigerated merchandiser can have multiple refrigeration systems cooling a common refrigerated space inside the cabinet, each with an independent temperature controller. A refrigeration system can be disconnected from the cabinet only by separating releasable fasteners and disconnecting electrical plug-in connections. Each refrigeration system is prefabricated with integrated condensate removal. The refrigeration system mounts entirely above the top wall of the cabinet enabling deployment at zero offset from a backing structure. The refrigerated merchandiser can be deployed to occupy a footprint and have a ratio of shelf space volume to foot print greater than 3.25 ft 3 /ft 2 .

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Номер записи: 74
15-03-2018 дата публикации

INSULATED ICE COMPARTMENT FOR BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR WITH CONTROLLED DAMPER

Номер: US20180073795A1
Автор: ANELL Thomas Carl, BERARDI Greg, Coulter Tim L., FERRAGUT Nelson J., FRANKEN Carl J., KOPPENHAVER Brent A., Miller Alvin V., Oliveira Mauro M., SCHUCHART Ryan D., TARRANT Alan G., Van Meter Kyle B., Wetekamp Robert L.
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A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, a fresh food compartment disposed within the cabinet, a freezer compartment disposed within the cabinet, an ice compartment disposed within the cabinet, and an electronic control system associated with the refrigerator and adapted to monitor and control the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment and the ice compartment. The control system provides for energy efficient control and operation through various means, including by monitoring state of an ice maker associated with the ice compartment and controlling temperature within compartments of the refrigerator based on the ice maker state. A damper controls air flow between the fresh food and freezer compartments. The control system can direct heat to the damper if the damper becomes frozen. 1. An appliance , comprising:a fresh food section having a fresh food section door;a freezer section having a freezer section door;an electronic control system electrically connected to a defrost heater, a compressor, a damper, a variable speed evaporator fan;an ice compartment assembly having a front plate and an insulated front cover, the insulated front cover having an insulated material between a front cover inner panel and a front cover outer panel, wherein the front cover inner panel mounts to the front plate, and wherein the insulated front cover has an opening that mates with a chute and the chute is adapted to engage with an opening in the fresh food section door or the freezer section door;wherein the electronic control system receives information from a defrost heater input, a compressor input, a damper input, and a variable speed evaporator input; andwherein the electronic control system is adapted to control temperature the fresh food section and the freezer section based on information received from the defrost heater input, the compressor input, the damper input, and the variable speed evaporator input.2. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a damper ...

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Номер записи: 75
07-03-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20190072322A1
Автор: MURATA Yasukiyo, YOSHIMOTO Morio
Принадлежит:

A door driving system and a refrigerator having the door driving system according to the present invention are provided with a motor, a power transmitting device for transmitting the power generated by the motor to the hinge, and an auxiliary device for receiving the power generated by the motor and generating an auxiliary force to move a door positioned in a closing position in an opening direction, so that the torque to be applied to the hinge of the door for opening and closing the door may be reduced. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a housing having a storage chamber;a door that includes the inside facing the storage chamber and opens and closes the storage chamber;a driving device configured to transmit power to the door for automatically opening and closing the door; anda photographing device disposed in the door and photographing at least one of the storage chamber or the inside of the door when the door is opened by the driving device.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the door includes a first door and a second door laterally provided with respect to the storage chamber claim 1 , andwherein the photographing device includes a first camera disposed on the first door and a second camera disposed on the second door, andwherein the first camera photographs the inside of the second door when the second door is opened by the driving device.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the door includes a first door and a second door laterally provided with respect to the storage chamber claim 1 ,the photographing device includes a first camera disposed on the first door and a second camera disposed on the second door, andthe first camera photographs the storage chamber when the first door is opened by the driving device.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the door includes a first door and a second door laterally provided with respect to the storage chamber claim 1 , andthe photographing device includes a first camera disposed on the first door and a second ...

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Номер записи: 76
24-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20220090845A1
Автор: BAEK Yoo Lim, CHO Tae Hyoung, EUN Jung Hwi, JUNG Young Bin, KIM Sae Mi, LEE Kyung Hoon, LEE Mun Keun, LIM Kyoung Ae, OH Mi A, YOO Da Hey, YOO Ye Kyung
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A refrigerator provides visual information indicating a map of the refrigerator and technical operations of the corresponding regions. The refrigerator includes a voice recognition function using a proximity sensor. The refrigerator has input/output (I/O) management functions for foods stored therein. The refrigerator communicates with a peripheral device over a network. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a proximity sensor;a display;a microphone;a main body including at least one or more chambers;at least one chamber door including the proximity sensor, the display and the microphone, and coupled to the main body via a hinge; and based on a first predetermined condition being detected by the proximity sensor while the refrigerator is in a voice recognition deactivation state, control the display to display a first image indicating a voice recognition preparation step of a voice recognition activation state,', 'based on a first voice command being received by the microphone while the refrigerator is in the voice recognition activation state and the first image being displayed, control the display to display a second image indicating a voice processing step of the voice recognition activation state, and', 'perform a function associated with the first voice command., 'at least one processor configured to2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the first predetermined condition comprises detecting an initiation of access to the refrigerator in a sensing region of the proximity sensor.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the second image includes images of text and an animation according to a progress of the voice processing step.4. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to:after controlling the display to display the second image indicating the voice processing step, control the display to display a third image indicating a result providing step of the voice recognition activation state.5. The refrigerator of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 77
24-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20220090852A1
Автор: AN Jae Koog, KWON Jun O, Park Sang Min
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Disclosed is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a body which includes a storage compartment, a door which opens and closes the storage compartment and includes a dispenser, a water tank case disposed in the door, a water tank separably mounted in the water tank case, a water level sensor configured to sense a water level inside the water tank when the water tank is mounted in the water tank case, and a water tank valve configured to guide water supplied from a water supply source to the dispenser or the water tank and to prevent water from being supplied to the water tank when the water level sensor senses that a certain amount of water is stored in the water tank. 1a body including a storage compartment;a door that opens or closes the storage compartment and comprises a dispenser;a water tank case disposed in the door;a water tank separably mounted in the water tank case;a water level sensor configured to sense a water level inside the water tank when the water tank is mounted in the water tank case; anda water tank valve configured to guide water supplied from a water supply source to the dispenser or the water tank and to prevent water from being supplied to the water tank when the water level sensor senses that a certain amount of water is stored in the water tank.. A refrigerator comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/941,461 filed on Jul. 28, 2020, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/861,517 filed on Jan. 3, 2018, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,794,628 issued on Oct. 6, 2020, which is related to and claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2017-0000957 filed on Jan. 3, 2017, the disclosures of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a refrigerator and a method of controlling the same, and more particularly, to a refrigerator capable of automatically supplying water to a water tank detachably provided at the ...

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Номер записи: 78
05-03-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200072533A1
Автор: CHO Jeheon
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a cabinet that defines a storage chamber, an upper door that is configured to open and close an upper portion of the storage chamber by being drawn in and out, a lower door that is positioned below the upper door and that is configured to open and close a lower portion of the storage chamber by being drawn in and out, an upper door restriction unit that is configured to selectively restrict the upper door from being opened, and a lower door restriction unit that is configured to selectively restrict the lower door from being opened. The upper door restriction unit is configured, based on the lower door being opened, to restrict the upper door from opening, and the lower door restriction unit is configured, based on the upper door being opened, to restrict the lower door from opening. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet that defines a storage chamber;an upper door that is configured to open and close an upper portion of the storage chamber by being drawn in and out;a lower door that is positioned below the upper door and that is configured to open and close a lower portion of the storage chamber by being drawn in and out;an upper door restriction unit that is configured to selectively restrict the upper door from being opened; anda lower door restriction unit that is configured to selectively restrict the lower door from being opened,wherein the upper door restriction unit is configured, based on the lower door being opened, to restrict the upper door from opening, andwherein the lower door restriction unit is configured, based on the upper door being opened, to restrict the lower door from opening.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising:a partition member disposed inside the storage chamber that divides the upper portion from the lower portion;upper pinions that are disposed at left and right sides of the partition member; andupper draw-out racks that are disposed at a bottom surface of the upper door, the upper draw-out racks ...

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Номер записи: 79
05-03-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200072539A1
Автор: PARK Cheolsoon
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a storage chamber, a drawer door, a rail that slidably couples the drawer door to the cabinet, a driving device provided in the door part, an elevation device provided in the drawer part to vertically ascend or descend at least a portion of the drawer part, and an elevation detection device. The drawer door includes a drawer part configured to be inserted into and withdrawn out of the storage chamber and a door part coupled to the drawer part and configured to open and close the storage chamber. The driving device includes a motor assembly, a screw assembly having a screw and a screw holder, and a lever that couples the screw holder to the elevation device and is configured to be rotated based on the movement of the screw holder along the screw. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet that defines a storage chamber; a drawer part configured to be inserted into and withdrawn out of the storage chamber, the drawer part defining a storage space therein, and', 'a door part coupled to the drawer part and configured to open and close the storage chamber;, 'a drawer door comprisinga rail that slidably couples the drawer door to the cabinet;a driving device provided in the door part and configured to provide a driving force;an elevation device provided in the drawer part and coupled to the driving device, the elevation device being configured to be actuated by the driving force to thereby vertically ascend or descend at least a portion of the drawer part, a motor assembly,', 'a screw assembly comprising a screw and a screw holder, the screw being configured to be rotated by the motor assembly, the screw holder being configured to be moved along the screw based on a rotation of the screw, and', 'a lever that couples the screw holder to the elevation device and is configured to be rotated based on the movement of the screw holder along the screw to thereby actuate the elevation device; and, 'wherein the driving device comprisesan ...

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Номер записи: 80
05-03-2020 дата публикации

VARIABLE REFRIGERANT FLOW SYSTEM WITH CAPACITY LIMITS

Номер: US20200072543A1
Автор: Turney Robert D., Yang Liming
Принадлежит: Johnson Controls Technology Company

A variable refrigerant flow system includes one or more outdoor units and a first indoor unit of a plurality of indoor units configured to receive refrigerant from the one or more outdoor units. The first indoor unit is configured to serve a first building zone. The variable refrigerant flow system also includes a user input device configured to receive a user command requesting heating or cooling of the first building zone by the first indoor unit. The variable refrigerant flow system also includes a controller configured to receive the command from the user input device, receive an indication of a current price of energy, in response to receiving the command generate a constraint on a capacity of the one or more outdoor units based on the current price of energy, and control the one or more outdoor units to operate in accordance with the constraint. 1. A variable refrigerant flow system , comprising:one or more outdoor units;a first indoor unit of a plurality of indoor units configured to receive refrigerant from the one or more outdoor units, the first indoor unit configured to serve a first building zone;a user input device configured to receive a user command requesting heating or cooling of the first building zone by the first indoor unit; and receive the command from the user input device;', 'receive an indication of a current price of energy;', 'in response to receiving the command, generate a constraint on a capacity of the one or more outdoor units based on the current price of energy; and', 'control the one or more outdoor units to operate in accordance with the constraint., 'a controller configured to2. The variable refrigerant flow system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to remove the constraint after a capacity limit period elapses.3. The variable refrigerant flow system of claim 1 , wherein:the controller is configured to generate the constraint by multiplying a maximum outdoor unit capacity by a function of the current price of ...

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Номер записи: 81
26-03-2015 дата публикации

Cryopreservation container

Номер: US20150087052A1
Автор: Herbert Cullis, Phillippe J. Broussard
Принадлежит: Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Corp

A container includes an inner bag, where the interior of the inner bag includes a sterile environment for storing a material, at least one access port configured to provide fluid access to the interior of the inner bag, an overwrap bag, where the interior of the overwrap bag includes a sterile environment for storing the material and where the inner bag is enclosed within the interior of the overwrap bag, and an overwrap access port configured to provide fluid access to the interior of the overwrap bag. The material can include a biomaterial. Each of the inner bag, the overwrap bag, the at least one access port, and the overwrap access port can include a fluoropolymer such as fluoroethylenepropylene (FEP).

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Номер записи: 82
26-03-2015 дата публикации

Inventory monitoring system

Номер: US20150088306A1
Автор: Sonia Varrasso
Принадлежит: Individual

An inventory monitoring system. The inventory monitoring system includes a cabinet. The cabinet is configured to store the item and is in electronic communication with a terminal. The cabinet dispenses an item in response to the sale and records the removal of the item. The inventory monitoring system also includes a terminal, wherein the terminal is configured to allow a user to enter a sale of an item.

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Номер записи: 83
26-03-2015 дата публикации

Inventory control system

Номер: US20150088675A1
Автор: Sonia Varrasso
Принадлежит: Individual

An inventory control system. The inventory control system includes a terminal, wherein the terminal is configured to allow a user to enter a sale of an item. The inventory control system also includes a cabinet. The cabinet is configured to store the item and is in electronic communication with the terminal. The cabinet dispenses the item in response to the sale.

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Номер записи: 84
31-03-2022 дата публикации

Ventilation Unit for a Freezer Chamber

Номер: US20220099353A1
Автор: Leidolt Richard, Menzer Rolf, Winkler Hartmut
Принадлежит: Binder GmbH

A ventilation unit for a freezer chamber, with a conduit and at least one heating element, wherein in the conduit, at least in sections, an air-permeable filler material is disposed, as well as a freezer chamber with such a ventilation unit as well as methods for operating such ventilation unit. 1. A ventilation unit for a freezer chamber , comprising:a conduit;a heating element; andan air-permeable filler material disposed in at least sections of the conduit.2. The ventilation unit as in claim 1 , wherein the heating element is disposed on the conduit.3. The ventilation unit as in claim 1 , wherein the filler material is a knit wire mesh.4. The ventilation unit as in claim 1 , wherein the heating element is formed by the filler material.5. The ventilation unit as in claim 1 , wherein the conduit comprises a filler material securement element.6. The ventilation unit as in claim 5 , wherein the securement element is a pin or a tongue.7. The ventilation unit as in claim 6 , wherein the tongue has a contour cut out from a wall of the conduit claim 6 , and the tongue is bent at a non-cut-out section into a cross section of the conduit.8. A freezer claim 6 , comprising:a housing having an interior volume and a door;{'claim-text': ['a conduit; and', 'a heating element;', 'an air-permeable filler material disposed in at least sections of the conduit.'], '#text': 'a ventilation unit, wherein the ventilation unit comprises:'}9. The freezer chamber as in claim 8 , wherein the ventilation unit is disposed in the door and/or in the housing such that a first end of the conduit opens out into the interior volume and a second end of the conduit opens out into a work environment.10. The freezer chamber as in claim 8 , wherein the heating element is activatable by opening the door.11. The freezer chamber as in claim 8 , wherein the heating element is deactivatable after a passage of a specific time interval after the door is closed.12. A method for operating a ventilation unit claim ...

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Номер записи: 85
31-03-2022 дата публикации

Refrigerated device with enhanced defrost and condensate pan heater control

Номер: US20220099356A1
Автор: Steven T. JACKSON
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC

A refrigerated device includes a compartment including an access door, and a door sensor for identifying an open condition of the access door. A refrigeration circuit for cooling the compartment includes an evaporator coil with an associated evaporator fan and a condenser with an associated condenser fan. At least one heat source is selectively activatable to provide heat. A controller is configured to selectively activate the heat source based upon an approximated an amount of water that enters the compartment during door open conditions.

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Номер записи: 86
31-03-2022 дата публикации

REFRIGERATED DEVICE WITH DOOR OPEN SENSOR FAULT IDENTIFICATION

Номер: US20220099357A1
Автор: JACKSON Steven T.
Принадлежит:

A refrigerated device includes a compartment including an access door. A refrigeration circuit for cooling the compartment includes an evaporator coil with an associated evaporator fan and a condenser with an associated condenser fan. A temperature sensor is provided for indicating a compartment temperature within the compartment. A controller is configured to: (i) monitor the compartment temperature in order to approximate a number of door openings, (ii) compare the approximated number of door openings to a data point and (iii) take a control action based upon a certain result of the comparison. 1. A refrigerated device , comprising:a compartment including an access door;a refrigeration circuit for cooling the compartment, the refrigeration circuit including an evaporator coil with an associated evaporator fan and a condenser with an associated condenser fan;a temperature sensor for indicating a compartment temperature within the compartment;a controller configured to: (i) monitor the compartment temperature in order to approximate a number of door openings, (ii) compare the approximated number of door openings to a data point and (iii) take a control action based upon a certain result of the comparison.2. The refrigerated device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to repeatedly calculate a first derivative of the compartment temperature and to increment the approximated number of door openings if the first derivative is above a set threshold.3. The refrigerated device of claim 2 , further comprising:a door sensor for identifying an open condition of the access door;wherein the controller is configured to monitor the door sensor to maintain a door sensor-based door open count, wherein the data point is the door sensor-based door open count.4. The refrigerated device of claim 3 , wherein the certain result of the comparison is the approximated number of door openings being greater than the door sensor-based door open count by a set number.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 87
12-03-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND COMMUNICATING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A PRODUCT/ITEM

Номер: US20200082137A1
Автор: Burchell Jonathan, Kaye Stanton, Myers Therese E., Pope Gary W.
Принадлежит:

A condition monitoring system includes a radio frequency transponder module including an RFID chip having a first memory, and an antenna; at least one sensor module that monitors data related to the condition of an item and includes a second memory for storing the monitored data; and a communication interface that couples the at least one sensor module to the RFID chip of the radio frequency transponder module so that the sensor module is operative to communicate with the RFID chip by way of the communication interface and the RFID chip first memory is operative to store data related to the item. 1. A system comprising a radio-frequency (“RF”) condition monitoring device comprising:an RF transponder module comprising an RF transponder integrated circuit;at least one monitoring module for monitoring one or more sensors, said monitoring module comprising an electronic device;a first memory and a second memory communicatively coupled to said RF transponder module and said monitoring module, respectively; and wherein one or more memory addresses in said first memory are operative to store at least one of status and other data about a monitored item from said monitoring module and to receive at least one of data, addresses, and commands sent by an RF reader to said RF transponder integrated circuit for the monitoring module;', 'wherein said first memory is operative to store data sent to or received from said second memory by way of said two-way communication interface and said second memory is operative to store data sent to or received from said first memory by way of said two-way communication interface; and', 'wherein said first memory is operatively responsive to route at least one of data and commands from an RF reader to memory addresses in at least one of said first memory and second memory by way of said two-way communication interface., 'a two-way communication interface between said first memory and said second memory;'}2. The RF monitoring device according to ...

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Номер записи: 88
25-03-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATION CABINET AND REFRIGERATION CABINET OPERATION METHOD

Номер: US20210088261A1
Автор: Chen Chia-Wei, Chen Lee-Long, Chou Yi-Chung, HUNG Chun-Yang
Принадлежит:

A refrigeration cabinet includes a freezing compartment, a first evaporator and a second evaporator. The freezing compartment includes a freezing compartment door, and the first evaporator and the second evaporator are both equipped in the freezing compartment. The first evaporator is turned off and a second evaporator is working while the freezing compartment door is opened. In addition, a refrigeration cabinet operation method is also disclosed herein. 1. A refrigeration cabinet , comprising:a freezing compartment, the freezing compartment comprising a freezing compartment door;a first evaporator equipped in the freezing compartment; anda second evaporator equipped in the freezing compartment, wherein as the freezing compartment door is opened, the first evaporator is turned off and the second evaporator is working.2. The refrigeration cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the first evaporator is working when the freezing compartment door is closed.3. The refrigeration cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the second evaporator is turned off when the freezing compartment door is closed.4. The refrigeration cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the first evaporator is working at a first predetermined time and the second evaporator is turned off at a second predetermined time after the freezing compartment door is closed.5. The refrigeration cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising a controller to turn off the first evaporator and operate the second evaporator.6. The refrigeration cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the second evaporator is working when the freezing compartment door is detected to be opened.7. The refrigeration cabinet of claim 1 , wherein a density of heat dissipation fins of the first evaporator is greater than a density of heat dissipation fins of the second evaporator.8. The refrigeration cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising at least one sensor detecting whether the freezing compartment door is opened or closed claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises a temperature sensor claim ...

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Номер записи: 89
25-03-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCES AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY LOCKING A SUB-ENCLOSURE THEREIN

Номер: US20210088272A1
Автор: Kyriacou Stephanos, Ryu Choon Jae, Schroeder Michael Goodman
Принадлежит:

A refrigerator appliance, as provided herein, may include a cabinet, a door rotatably hinged to the cabinet, a user-detection assembly mounted to the cabinet, a sub-enclosure, and a controller. The sub-enclosure may define a storage volume and may be mounted to the cabinet. The sub-enclosure may include an electric lock assembly actuatable between a locked state restricting access to the storage volume and an unlocked state permitting access to the storage volume. The controller may be operably coupled to the user-detection assembly. The controller may be configured to initiate an operation routine. The operation routine may include receiving a purchase invoice, receiving a marker signal from the user-detection assembly, detecting a specific user based on the marker signal, determining the specific user corresponds to the purchase invoice, and directing the sub-enclosure to the unlocked state in response to determining the specific user corresponds to the purchase invoice. 1. A refrigerator appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a chilled chamber;a door being rotatably hinged to the cabinet to provide selective access to the chilled chamber;a user-detection assembly mounted to the cabinet, the user-detection assembly being configured to detect a personalized marker corresponding to a specific individual user;a sub-enclosure defining a storage volume and mounted to the cabinet, the sub-enclosure comprising an electric lock assembly actuatable between a locked state restricting access to the storage volume and an unlocked state permitting access to the storage volume, and receiving a purchase invoice,', 'receiving a marker signal from the user-detection assembly,', 'detecting a specific user based on the marker signal,', 'determining the specific user corresponds to the purchase invoice, and', 'directing the sub-enclosure to the unlocked state in response to determining the specific user corresponds to the purchase invoice., 'a controller operably coupled to the user ...

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Номер записи: 90
25-03-2021 дата публикации

FEATURE IN VACUUM INSULATED STRUCTURE TO ALLOW PRESSURE MONITORING

Номер: US20210088403A1
Автор: Allard Paul B., Krishna Sai B., Naik Abhay, Pathak Sanjesh Kumar
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An appliance includes a metallic liner and an outer metallic wrapper. An insulating cavity is defined between the metallic liner and outer metallic wrapper. The appliance further includes a pressure sensing device disposed within the cavity. The pressure sensing device is located to detect a pressure status and transmit the pressure status through at least one of the metallic liner and outer metallic wrapper. 1. An appliance comprising:a metallic liner;an outer metallic wrapper;an insulating cavity defined between the metallic liner and outer metallic wrapper; anda pressure sensing device disposed within the insulating cavity, wherein the pressure sensing device is located to detect a pressure status and transmit the pressure status through at least one of the metallic liner and the outer metallic wrapper.2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the metallic liner is made of steel and defines at least one thermally insulated compartment of a refrigeration unit.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the metallic liner and the metallic outer wrapper are made of steel claim 1 , and wherein the pressure sensing device is paired with a transmitter that is configured to transmit the pressure status through at least one of the metallic liner and the outer metallic wrapper.4. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the insulating cavity defines an at least partial vacuum.5. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein a plastic trim breaker couples the outer metallic wrapper and the metallic liner to define a vacuum insulated structure having the insulating cavity therein.6. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensing device detects a change in the metallic liner or the outer metallic wrapper caused by a change in an amount of gas within the insulating cavity claim 1 , wherein the pressure status is a pressure-related reading.7. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensing device is attached to the metallic liner claim 1 , and wherein the pressure status is a deflection ...

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Номер записи: 91
31-03-2016 дата публикации

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE COMPRISING TWO OR MORE APPLIANCE UNITS

Номер: US20160091243A1
Автор: Beier Dominic
Принадлежит:

A domestic appliance includes two or more appliance units, each having separate doors that operate independently of one another, the doors of the two or more appliance units each having an actuatable door opening mechanism. A control device is connected to the actuatable door opening mechanism of each door. A knock sensor is connected to the control device and coupled to a door of one of the two or more appliance units such that signals can be transmitted therebetween. The control device permits a door opening process to be activated selectively for each separate door of the two or more appliance units as a result of manually initiated knock signals on the door coupled to the knock sensor by comparing the manually initiated knock signals with predetermined knock signals associated with a certain door in each case. 1. A domestic appliance , comprising:two or more appliance units, each having separate doors configured to be operated independently of one another, the doors of the appliance units each having an actuatable door opening mechanism;a control device connected to the actuatable door opening mechanism of each door; anda knock sensor connected to the control device and coupled to the door of a first appliance unit of the appliance units such that signals can be transmitted therebetween,wherein the control device is configured such that a door opening process can be activated selectively for each door of the appliance units as a result of manually initiated knock signals on the door coupled to the knock sensor by comparing the manually initiated knock signals with predetermined knock signals associated with a respective door of the doors.2. The domestic appliance of claim 1 , wherein the control device is configured to recognise a predetermined number of manually initiated knock signals and to assign the predetermined number of manually initiated knock signals to the respective door in each case claim 1 , and wherein the actuatable door opening mechanism of one ...

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Номер записи: 92
29-03-2018 дата публикации

Refrigerator with camera and control method for the same

Номер: US20180087829A1
Автор: Ikkyu LEE, Jeonghwan KIM, Kwanhyung Kim, Myoungju LEE, Samnyol Hong, Sungdu Kwon
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A refrigerator includes a storage compartment formed in a cabinet of the refrigerator by a fixed insulation wall, the storage compartment being provided with an access opening. The refrigerator also includes a door rotatably provided to the cabinet to open and close the access opening, a drawer provided in the storage compartment, a camera fixed to a ceiling of the storage compartment to photograph both a first region for storing of food arranged in an external space of the drawer and a second region for storing of food arranged in an internal space of the drawer, and a controller configured to separate, through a capturing time of a picture containing both the first region and the second region, a first region picture and a second region picture from the picture to individually divide and store the first region picture and the second region picture.

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Номер записи: 93
21-03-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD FOR REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR OPENING A REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20190086141A1
Автор: Kim Jinsung, KIM Minsub, Kwon Hongsik
Принадлежит:

Provided is a refrigerator and control method for refrigerator and method for opening a refrigerator door. While a user is holding an object in both hands, a door may be automatically and additionally opened using another part of a body other than hands. 112-. (canceled)13. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet defining a storage compartment;a door connected to the cabinet and configured to open and close the storage compartment, the door being configured to rotatably open using an actuator;a sensor assembly provided at a recessed portion of the refrigerator, the recessed portion extending rearward from a front surface of the refrigerator, the sensor assembly comprising:a first sensor being configured to detect a user's movement based upon the detection by a second sensor of the user's presence within a predetermined distance, anda projection unit configured to project an image at a ground surface in front of the refrigerator; andthe second sensor provided at a front side of the refrigerator and configured to detect the presence of the user within the predetermined distance,wherein the door is configured, based upon detection by the first sensor of the user's movement, to be opened by the actuator.14. The refrigerator according to claim 13 , wherein at least a portion of the projected image falls within a detection range of the first sensor.15. The refrigerator according to claim 13 , wherein the first sensor is provided at the front side of the refrigerator at a position that is vertically lower than the second sensor.16. The refrigerator according to claim 13 , wherein the actuator includes a driving motor that is positioned within the door.17. The refrigerator according to claim 13 , wherein the actuator is configured to open the door by providing a pushing force on the cabinet.18. The refrigerator according to claim 13 , wherein the storage compartment includes a top compartment and a bottom compartment claim 13 , the door includes a top compartment door ...

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Номер записи: 94
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Refrigeration device and cold water temperature control method for same

Номер: US20190086144A1
Автор: Caixia Wang, Chengfeng JIANG, Jianzhou XIE, Xingfan LI
Принадлежит: Guangdong Midea Water Dispenser Mfg. Co., Ltd., MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.

Provided are a refrigeration device and a cold water temperature control method for same. The control method comprises the following steps: controlling a refrigeration device to enter a heat preservation state (S1); detecting a water temperature in a water tank (10) in the refrigeration device (S2); and if the water temperature is greater than a first pre-set temperature, controlling the refrigeration device to carry out a refrigeration operation for a pre-set time so that the water temperature is less than a second pre-set temperature, and controlling the refrigeration device to stop the refrigeration operation after the pre-set time (S3), wherein the second pre-set temperature is less than or equal to the first pre-set temperature. The water temperature control is realized by means of a pre-set time, so that the temperature of cold water can be more precisely controlled.

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Номер записи: 95
30-03-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING STATE OF CRYOGENIC FREEZER

Номер: US20170089626A1
Автор: Seo Sung Bo, Song Je Min
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is an apparatus and a method for monitoring a state of a cryogenic freezer, the apparatus and the method being capable of determining a door ajar state, a power-off state, and an abnormal state of the first and the second compressors based on temperatures sensed by first, second, and third temperature sensors respectively mounted to a front lower surface of the cryogenic freezer and refrigerant pipes adjacent to outlets of the first and the second compressors, and displaying the states through a display unit and a mobile terminal when the cryogenic freezer is in the states. The apparatus for monitoring the state of the cryogenic freezer of the present invention includes: a first temperature sensor; second and third temperature sensors; a controller; and an output unit. 1. An apparatus for monitoring a state of a cryogenic freezer , the cryogenic freezer comprising: a first compressor compressing refrigerant into a high temperature and high pressure gaseous refrigerant; a condenser condensing the high temperature and high pressure gaseous refrigerant received from the first compressor into a low temperature and high pressure liquid refrigerant; a vapor filter connected to an outlet of the condenser and functioning to remove moisture of a refrigerant passage; a second compressor compressing a low temperature and low pressure gaseous refrigerant into a high temperature and high pressure gaseous refrigerant; a heat exchanger discharging the refrigerant to the first compressor by processing the refrigerant received from the vapor filter by heat exchange , and discharging a low temperature and high pressure liquid refrigerant by processing the refrigerant received from the second compressor by heat exchange; and an evaporator vaporizing the low temperature and high pressure liquid refrigerant received from the heat exchanger into a low temperature and low pressure gaseous refrigerant and discharging the gaseous refrigerant to the second compressor , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 96
30-03-2017 дата публикации

DISPLAY DEVICE, DOOR INCLUDING THE SAME, AND REFRIGERATOR INCLUDING THE DOOR

Номер: US20170089632A1
Автор: CHOI Nak-won, CHOI Sang On, KANG Kun Sok, LEE Kyung-Hoon, YOO Ho June
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A display device, a door including the display device and a refrigerator including the door are provided. A display device includes: a frame configured to be rotatably mounted to a base object; a display panel mounted to the frame; a detector disposed in the frame, and configured to detect a movement of the frame and output a signal corresponding to the movement; and a controller configured to determine a movement state of the frame based on the signal, and control the display panel based on the movement state. 1. A display device comprising:a frame configured to be rotatably mountable to a base object;a display panel mounted to the frame;a detector disposed in the frame, and configured to detect a movement of the frame and output a signal corresponding to the movement; anda controller configured to determine a movement state of the frame based on the signal output by the detector, and control the display panel based on the movement state.2. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein the detector comprises at least one of an acceleration sensor claim 1 , a gyro sensor claim 1 , and a geomagnetic sensor.3. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine a direction of the movement based on the signal claim 1 , determine that the frame is in an opening state when the determined direction is a first direction claim 1 , and determine that the frame is in a closing state when the determined direction is a second direction claim 1 ,wherein the opening state indicates that the frame is moving away from the base object, and the closing state indicates that the frame is moving closer to the base object.4. The display device according to claim 3 , wherein the display panel comprises a backlight unit; andwherein the controller is configured to control the backlight unit to be dimmed in response to determining that the frame is in the opening state.5. The display device according to claim 3 , wherein the display panel comprises ...

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Номер записи: 97
05-05-2022 дата публикации

Smart Refrigerator

Номер: US20220136766A1
Автор: Scott C Harris
Принадлежит: Individual

A smart refrigerator system which determines a location of each item in the refrigerator, and provides information to the user about the items in the refrigerator, without opening the refrigerator door. A sensor, such as a camera, can image an area adjacent to the internal cavity of the refrigerator. A processing system uses that information about items which are being put into and removed from the refrigerator, and forms a map of items that are in the refrigerator including information about the items in the refrigerator and a location of the item in the refrigerator.

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Номер записи: 98
19-03-2020 дата публикации

Display device, door including the same, and refrigerator including the door

Номер: US20200088457A1
Автор: Ho June YOO, Kun Sok KANG, Kyung-hoon Lee, Nak-Won Choi, Sang On CHOI
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A display device, a door including the display device and a refrigerator including the door are provided. A display device includes: a frame configured to be rotatably mounted to a base object; a display panel mounted to the frame; a detector disposed in the frame, and configured to detect a movement of the frame and output a signal corresponding to the movement; and a controller configured to determine a movement state of the frame based on the signal, and control the display panel based on the movement state.

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Номер записи: 99
19-03-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THEREOF

Номер: US20200088463A1
Автор: Jeong Kye Young, Kang Minjeong
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A refrigerator including a main body including a storage room, a door coupled to the main body and rotatable in front of a side of the storage room, and including a display on a front surface of the door, a camera disposed to capture the storage room, and a processor configured to acquire an augmented-reality object corresponding to a food included in an image captured by the camera using a trained artificial intelligence model, to control the display to display the acquired augmented-reality object and the captured image as being overlapped with each other, and based on a user input being acquired while the acquired augmented-reality object is displayed, to provide a response to the user input based on the acquired augmented-reality object. The refrigerator can utilize an artificial intelligence model trained according to at least one of machine learning, neural network or deep learning algorithm. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a main body including a storage room;a door coupled to the main body and rotatable in front of a side of the storage room, and including a display on a front surface of the door;a camera disposed to capture an image of the storage room;a memory; andat least one processor, capturing the image of the storage room of the refrigerator by the camera;', 'based on at least a request for an augmented reality user interaction, identifying a type of an augmented-reality object to be displayed;', 'based on the identified first type of the augmented-reality object to be displayed, acquiring an augmented-reality object corresponding to at least one food included in the image of the storage room from the image using a first learning model;', 'overlapping the acquired first-type augmented-reality object with the captured image of the storage room, and reflecting location information and surface information of a corresponding food within the image; and', 'providing a response to the user input based on the displayed augmented-reality object., 'wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 100