20240027127. LIQUID DISPENSER WITH PRECISE DISPENSATION USING A VOICE ASSISTANT simplified abstract (Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.)

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LIQUID DISPENSER WITH PRECISE DISPENSATION USING A VOICE ASSISTANT

Organization Name

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Bradley Nicholas Gilkey of Louisville KY (US)

Stephanos Kyriacou of Louisville KY (US)

LIQUID DISPENSER WITH PRECISE DISPENSATION USING A VOICE ASSISTANT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240027127 titled 'LIQUID DISPENSER WITH PRECISE DISPENSATION USING A VOICE ASSISTANT

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a refrigerator appliance that includes a chilled chamber, a dispenser with a nozzle for dispensing liquid water or ice, a user input, and one or more controllers. The controllers are configured to perform an operation which involves receiving a first input signal with a requested volume of liquid, storing the requested volume of liquid within the dispenser, emitting a notification via the user input in response to storing the requested volume, and initiating a dispensing action from the nozzle after emitting the notification.

  • The refrigerator appliance includes a chilled chamber and a dispenser with a nozzle for dispensing liquid water or ice.
  • The dispenser has a user input for interacting with the appliance.
  • One or more controllers are connected to the dispenser and can perform various operations.
  • The operation described in the abstract involves receiving a first input signal with a requested volume of liquid.
  • The requested volume of liquid is stored within the dispenser.
  • A notification is emitted via the user input to inform the user that the requested volume has been stored.
  • After the notification, a dispensing action is initiated from the nozzle to dispense the liquid.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Home refrigerators with improved dispenser functionality.
  • Commercial refrigerators in restaurants or cafes.
  • Office refrigerators for convenient access to chilled water or ice.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Ensures accurate dispensing of requested volumes of liquid.
  • Provides a notification to the user when the requested volume has been stored.
  • Improves user experience by simplifying the dispensing process.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Convenient and precise dispensing of liquid water or ice.
  • Enhanced user interaction through the user input and notification system.
  • Efficient storage and retrieval of requested volumes of liquid.


Original Abstract Submitted

a refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet defining a chilled chamber; a dispenser provided on the cabinet, the dispenser defining a dispenser recess, the dispenser including a nozzle for dispensing liquid water or ice; a user input provided on the dispenser; and one or more controllers operably connected with the dispenser, the one or more controllers configured to perform an operation. the operation includes receiving a first input signal apart from the appliance, the first input signal including a first requested volume of liquid; storing the first requested volume of liquid within the dispenser; directing an emission of a notification via the user input in response to storing the first requested volume of liquid; and initiating a dispensing action from the nozzle after directing the emission of the notification.

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