20240035739. REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (LG Electronics Inc.)
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REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REFRIGERATOR
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REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240035739 titled 'REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REFRIGERATOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a refrigerator with a main body and a storage chamber, a door for opening and closing the chamber, and two sensors. The first sensor detects a user near the refrigerator, while the second sensor senses user input for selecting a function related to the door. A control unit activates the second sensor based on the first sensor's sensing result and executes the selected function based on the second sensor's sensing result.
- The refrigerator has a storage chamber and a door that can be opened and closed.
- A first sensor is placed on the main body to detect a user near the refrigerator.
- A second sensor is used to sense user input for selecting a function related to the door.
- The control unit activates the second sensor when the first sensor detects a user.
- The control unit executes the selected function based on the sensing result from the second sensor.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Smart refrigerators that can detect and respond to user presence and input.
- Improved user experience by providing convenient and intuitive control options for the refrigerator door.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Inconvenience caused by traditional manual controls for refrigerator doors.
- Difficulty in accessing and using different functions of the refrigerator door.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced user convenience and ease of use.
- Improved energy efficiency by reducing unnecessary door openings.
- Potential for integration with other smart home systems and devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
a refrigerator includes a main body that defines a storage chamber; door coupled to the main body and configured to open and close the storage chamber, a first sensor disposed at the main body and configured to sense a user in a vicinity of the refrigerator, and a second sensor configured to sense a user input for selecting at least one function related to the door, and a control unit configured to, based on sensing result from the first sensor, switch the second sensor to an active state to sense the user input, and execute the at least one function related to the door based on a sensing result from the second sensor.
