SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. (20240247866). REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Smart Refrigerator Object Recognition and Monitoring Technology
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240247866 titled 'REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a control method for a refrigerator that involves using an input image of the refrigerator's inner space to identify objects, detecting the position of a device inside the refrigerator using ultra-wide band technology, and outputting object information as an audio signal.
- Obtaining an input image of the refrigerator's inner space
- Identifying objects in the image and obtaining information about them
- Using ultra-wide band technology to detect the position of a device inside the refrigerator
- Identifying objects located near the device
- Outputting object information as an audio signal
Key Features and Innovation
- Integration of image recognition and ultra-wide band technology for object detection in a refrigerator
- Use of audio signals to provide information about objects in the refrigerator
- Real-time monitoring and control of objects inside the refrigerator
Potential Applications
- Smart refrigerators with advanced object recognition capabilities
- Enhanced user experience in managing refrigerator contents
- Improved food storage and organization in refrigerators
Problems Solved
- Difficulty in identifying and locating objects inside a refrigerator
- Lack of real-time monitoring and control features in traditional refrigerators
Benefits
- Convenient management of refrigerator contents
- Enhanced organization and storage of food items
- Improved user interaction with smart appliances
Commercial Applications
Smart Refrigerator Object Recognition and Monitoring Technology: Revolutionizing the way we interact with kitchen appliances
Prior Art
Further research can be conducted in the field of smart appliances, image recognition, and ultra-wide band technology to explore existing patents and innovations related to this technology.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on advancements in smart appliance technology, image recognition algorithms, and ultra-wide band applications for home appliances.
Questions about Smart Refrigerator Object Recognition and Monitoring Technology
How does this technology improve user experience in managing refrigerator contents?
This technology allows users to easily identify and locate objects inside the refrigerator, enhancing organization and convenience in food storage.
What are the potential commercial implications of integrating image recognition and ultra-wide band technology in refrigerators?
The integration of these technologies can lead to the development of advanced smart refrigerators with enhanced monitoring and control features, catering to the growing demand for smart home appliances.
Original Abstract Submitted
a control method for a refrigerator includes: obtaining an input image generated by photographing an inner space of the refrigerator; with respect to one or more objects recognized from the input image, obtaining object information including a type and a position of the one or more objects, respectively; by using an ultra-wide band (uwb) module included in the refrigerator, detecting a uwb signal output from a uwb device while the uwb device is arranged inside the refrigerator; based on the detected uwb signal, identifying a position of the uwb device; identifying an object which is located around the uwb device, from among the one or more objects recognized from the input image, based on the identified position of the uwb device; and outputting the object information with respect to the object identified as being located around the uwb device as an audio signal.