Lg electronics inc. (20240200864). REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract
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REFRIGERATOR
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REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240200864 titled 'REFRIGERATOR
The method described in the patent application involves controlling a refrigerator through a transparent display assembly that can switch between transparent, opaque, and display states.
- The transparent display assembly consists of a front panel, rear panel, outer spacer, display, light guide plate, and first spacer.
- The assembly can be in a transparent state, allowing visibility into the refrigerator, an opaque state to conceal the contents, or a display state to show information on the display.
- The outer spacer maintains a distance between the front and rear panels, while the first spacer supports the light guide plate and maintains a distance between the display and the light guide plate.
Potential Applications: - Smart refrigerators with interactive displays - Retail refrigerators with customizable advertising - Medical refrigerators with temperature and inventory information displays
Problems Solved: - Enhances user experience by providing control and information display on the refrigerator door - Allows for customization and personalization of the refrigerator interface
Benefits: - Improved user interface for controlling and monitoring the refrigerator - Enhanced aesthetics with a sleek and modern design - Increased functionality with the ability to switch between display modes
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Transparent Display Assembly for Refrigerators This technology can be utilized in smart home appliances, retail settings, and medical facilities to provide interactive displays and information to users. The market implications include increased consumer interest in advanced refrigerator features and potential partnerships with technology companies for further development.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to transparent display assemblies in refrigerators, smart home appliances, and retail displays to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about advancements in transparent display technology, smart home appliances, and user interface design to enhance the functionality and features of refrigerators with display assemblies.
Questions about Transparent Display Assembly for Refrigerators: 1. How does the transparent display assembly improve user interaction with the refrigerator? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different types of refrigerators?
Original Abstract Submitted
a method to control a refrigerator includes changing a transparent display assembly to be in a first or transparent state allowing an inner space of the refrigerator to be visible through the transparent assembly, a second or opaque state so as to conceal the inner space, and a third or a display state to display information on a display of the transparent assembly. the transparent display assembly includes a front panel, a rear panel, an outer spacer configured to maintain a first distance between the front panel and the rear panel, a display provided on a rear surface of the front panel, a light guide plate spaced apart from the display, and a first spacer configured to support the light guide plate and to maintain a second distance between the display and the light guide plate.
