18580007. SMART REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)
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SMART REFRIGERATOR
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SMART REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18580007 titled 'SMART REFRIGERATOR
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a smart refrigerator that can provide users with necessary information through an app using control data stored in the refrigerator. It includes features like a night mode, display of refrigerator status on a mobile app, real-time monitoring, and user action prompts.
- Night function for setting specific modes at night
- App display function for showing refrigerator status on a display window or mobile app
- Inducing function for prompting user action when abnormalities are detected
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities
- Integration of app-based controls for user convenience
Potential Applications: 1. Smart homes and IoT devices 2. Food safety and storage management 3. Energy efficiency in refrigeration systems 4. Remote monitoring and control of appliances
Problems Solved: 1. Lack of visibility into refrigerator status from a distance 2. Difficulty in identifying and addressing abnormalities in refrigerator operation 3. Inefficient use of energy in refrigeration systems 4. Limited user control and customization options in traditional refrigerators
Benefits: 1. Enhanced user convenience and control 2. Improved food safety and storage practices 3. Energy savings through optimized refrigerator operation 4. Real-time monitoring for proactive maintenance and issue resolution
Commercial Applications: Smart Refrigerator Technology for Enhanced User Experience and Energy Efficiency
Questions about Smart Refrigerator Technology: 1. How does the smart refrigerator's night function enhance user experience? 2. What are the potential energy-saving benefits of the inducing function in the smart refrigerator?
Original Abstract Submitted
The present invention relates to a smart refrigerator having a function of providing information, which a user needs, through an app by using control data inside the refrigerator. The smart refrigerator according to the present invention has: a night function of allowing a user to set a mode required at night; an app display function of showing state information of the refrigerator on a display window of the refrigerator or on a mobile app (application) of a user through wired/wireless communication; an inducing function of, through real-time monitoring of a state of the refrigerator, inducing a user to take a specific action when the state of the refrigerator is out of a normal state; and the like. According to the present invention as described above, a user can identify a state of a refrigerator from a distance, and can take action when abnormalities occur in the state of the refrigerator, storage of food, or the like.
