18586094. REFRIGERATOR, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE REFRIGERATOR, HOME APPLIANCE, CONTROL SYSTEM OF THE HOME APPLIANCE simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)
REFRIGERATOR, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE REFRIGERATOR, HOME APPLIANCE, CONTROL SYSTEM OF THE HOME APPLIANCE
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REFRIGERATOR, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE REFRIGERATOR, HOME APPLIANCE, CONTROL SYSTEM OF THE HOME APPLIANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18586094 titled 'REFRIGERATOR, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE REFRIGERATOR, HOME APPLIANCE, CONTROL SYSTEM OF THE HOME APPLIANCE
The abstract describes a patent application for a refrigerator with innovative features such as a light source, an output interface for sound, a communication unit, and a controller for music playback and light control.
- The refrigerator includes a space within a cabinet and a door with a light source and a front plate for light emission.
- An output interface on the cabinet or door allows for sound output.
- A communication unit enables communication with a remote device.
- The controller can play music through the output interface and control the light source in sync with music playback.
Potential Applications: - Home appliances - Entertainment systems - Smart kitchen devices
Problems Solved: - Enhancing user experience with music and light features in a refrigerator - Improving connectivity with remote devices
Benefits: - Convenient entertainment options in the kitchen - Enhanced ambiance with synchronized music and lighting - Improved communication capabilities
Commercial Applications: - Smart kitchen appliance market - Home entertainment industry
Prior Art: Research into smart appliances and connected devices in the kitchen space may reveal related technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in smart home technology and IoT devices for potential integration with this refrigerator innovation.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the communication unit in the refrigerator work? 2. What types of music playback commands can be sent from the remote device to the refrigerator?
Original Abstract Submitted
A refrigerator includes a cabinet including a space, a door configured to open and close the space and including a light source and a front plate, through which light emitted from the light source passes, an output interface provided on the cabinet or the door to output sound, a communication unit configured to communicate with a remote device and a controller configured to play music through the output interface and to control the light source in association with music playback through the output interface, when a music playback command is received from the remote device through the communication interface.
