20240056555. ADJUSTABLE CAMERA ASSEMBLY IN A REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE simplified abstract (Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.)
ADJUSTABLE CAMERA ASSEMBLY IN A REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE
Organization Name
Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Michael Goodman Schroeder of Crestwood KY (US)
Stephanos Kyriacou of Louisville KY (US)
ADJUSTABLE CAMERA ASSEMBLY IN A REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240056555 titled 'ADJUSTABLE CAMERA ASSEMBLY IN A REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a refrigerator appliance with a camera assembly positioned within the chilled chamber, capable of obtaining images and generating modified images by cropping based on the camera assembly's position.
- Camera assembly within chilled chamber
- Rotatable between first and second positions
- Controller obtains and modifies images based on camera position
Potential Applications
- Monitoring food items inside the refrigerator
- Remote viewing of refrigerator contents
- Inventory management for groceries
Problems Solved
- Difficulty in monitoring food items without opening the refrigerator
- Ensuring food freshness and inventory control
- Convenience for users to check contents remotely
Benefits
- Improved food management and organization
- Reduced food waste
- Enhanced user experience and convenience
Original Abstract Submitted
a refrigerator appliance is provided including a cabinet defining a chilled chamber, a door rotatably hinged to the cabinet to provide selective access to the chilled chamber, and a camera assembly positioned within the chilled chamber and being rotatable between a first position and a second position. a controller is configured to obtain one or more images using the camera assembly, determine a position of the camera assembly, and generate a modified image by cropping the one or more images based on a field of view associated with the position of the camera assembly.
