CN106574816A - Refrigerator including transparent display and control method therefor - Google Patents

Refrigerator including transparent display and control method therefor Download PDF

Info

Publication number
CN106574816A
CN106574816A CN201480081071.7A CN201480081071A CN106574816A CN 106574816 A CN106574816 A CN 106574816A CN 201480081071 A CN201480081071 A CN 201480081071A CN 106574816 A CN106574816 A CN 106574816A
Authority
CN
China
Prior art keywords
display unit
switched
user
signal
control unit
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
CN201480081071.7A
Other languages
Chinese (zh)
Other versions
CN106574816B (en
Inventor
李度泳
千西内
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
LG Electronics Inc
Original Assignee
LG Electronics Inc
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by LG Electronics Inc filed Critical LG Electronics Inc
Publication of CN106574816A publication Critical patent/CN106574816A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of CN106574816B publication Critical patent/CN106574816B/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Classifications

    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25DREFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D11/00Self-contained movable devices, e.g. domestic refrigerators
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25DREFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D29/00Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Cold Air Circulating Systems And Constructional Details In Refrigerators (AREA)
  • Devices That Are Associated With Refrigeration Equipment (AREA)

Abstract

The present specification discloses a refrigerator including a transparent display and a control method therefor. When a user is in contact with a contact sensor for a predetermined time or more, a display becomes transparent. When the contact disappears or a door is opened, the display becomes non-transparent. Meanwhile, even when the user makes a sliding-input or a knocking input to the contact sensor, the display may become transparent or non-transparent. The intention of a user who wants to see the interior of the refrigerator can be accurately discerned through an active action such as a contact. Thus, the present invention prevents the display from being unnecessarily switched to be transparent.

Description

Including the refrigerator and its control method of transparent display
Technical field
It relates to a kind of a kind of refrigerator and its control method including transparent display.
Background technology
In recent years, as technology in the semiconductor industry develops, multimedia device use in modern society is Rapidly increase.In the semiconductor industry, display technology field is developed with having attracted people's attention.Many researchs have been carried out with root A kind of new display equipment is developed according to consumer demand, and a kind of transparent display device is considered the new display The representative example of device.
There is provided the display equipment (hereinafter referred to as transparent display device) of transparent display screen means have Transparent nature and therefore user is allowed to have an X-rayed the device of its transparent display screen.In the related, display board is by all Opaque semiconducting compound such as silicon (Si) or GaAs (GaAs) is made.However, transparent display device is using saturating It is that bright oxide semiconductor film is realized and therefore with transparent nature.When using this transparent display device, Yong Huneng Enough necessary information is obtained from the background behind the device by transparent display screen.That is, transparent display device can The problem of traditional monitor device, such as time and space is overcome to limit.
Transparent display device can be used for various intentions in various environment.For example, in United States Patent (USP) No.2014- A kind of refrigerator that transparent display is provided with front side is disclosed in 0035850.In the publication, disclose when user is close to During refrigerator, refrigerator stops showing Current Content, adjusts the transparency of indicator screen, and allows user to check the interior of refrigerator Portion.
Even if however, when user is not intended to watch refrigerator inside, i.e. as user through refrigerator without using any of it During intention, or when another task is engaged in before refrigerator because space limits, disclosed in the literature refrigerator will be aobvious It is transparent to show that device device is controlled to.Therefore, when transparent display device is installed on refrigerator, it is necessary to by accurately Grasp the intention of user and control the transparency of display equipment.Especially, it is desirable to which one kind can be grasped based on Consumer's Experience The control method of the intention of user.
The content of the invention
Technical assignment
The disclosure is designed to solve the problems referred to above of correlation technique and its purpose is to provide a kind of for leading to The active for crossing reflection user is intended to and allows user to see its internal refrigerator and its control method.
Technical scheme
In an aspect of this disclosure, a kind of refrigerator is there is provided, including:It is configured to according to control signal transparent The display unit switched between state and non-transparent state;It is configured to detect the contact with user and export the first signal Feeler;The open mode or closed mode of the door for being configured to detect refrigerator and export secondary signal beat ON/OFF Close sensor;And control unit, wherein control unit determines whether there is contact with user, passes through by receiving the first signal Receive secondary signal and determine that door is opened or closed, and based on these determination outputs in pellucidity and nontransparent The control signal of switching display unit between state.
The memory cell for being configured to store the predetermined threshold time is may further include according to the refrigerator of the disclosure.
According to one embodiment of the disclosure, if there is no the contact with user, if connect with user even if existing Touch but hold time less than threshold time, or if door is to open, then control unit can be exported for keeping aobvious Show control signal of the device unit in non-transparent state.
If conversely, held time equal to or more than threshold from the contact counted when user starts and contacts feeler The value time, and if door is to close, then control unit can be exported for display unit to be switched to into pellucidity Control signal.
According to one embodiment, after display unit to be switched to pellucidity, control unit can be tieed up in user The control signal for keeping display unit in pellucidity is exported in the case of holding the contact.
According to another embodiment, if when have passed through predetermined switching after display unit is switched to pellucidity Between, then control unit can export the control signal for display unit to be switched to non-transparent state.
According to further embodiment, if user's stopping contact connecing after display unit is switched to pellucidity Tactile sensor, or if door is to open, then control unit can be exported for display unit to be switched to into nontransparent shape The control signal of state.In this case, if due to door is closed when be switched display unit without the contact with user To after non-transparent state, the contact again with user is realized within predetermined time of contact again, then started again as user During contact feeler, control unit can export the control for display unit to be again switched to pellucidity and believe Number.
According to another embodiment of the invention, slidably input if there is first from user, then feeler May be constructed such that further output is corresponding to the first the 3rd signal for slidably inputing.In this case, if receiving the 3rd Signal, then control unit can export the control signal for display unit to be switched to pellucidity.Use when output is intended to When display unit to be switched to the control signal of pellucidity, control unit can be exported for by slip display list Unit non-transparent part and display unit is switched to into the control signal of pellucidity.Preferably, when intention output is used to incite somebody to action When display unit is switched to the control signal of pellucidity, control unit can export for by along with corresponding to the 3rd The non-transparent part of the direction identical direction slip display unit that the first of signal slidably inputs and display unit is cut Change to the control signal of pellucidity.
In addition, if there is direction slidably input with opposite direction second that first from user slidably inputs, then Feeler may be constructed such that further output is corresponding to the second the 4th signal for slidably inputing.In this case, if The 4th signal is received after display unit to be switched to pellucidity, then control unit can be exported for by display Unit is switched to the control signal of non-transparent state.When output is intended to it is used to that display unit to be switched to the control of non-transparent state During signal processed, control unit can be exported and be switched to display unit for the transparent part by slip display unit The control signal of non-transparent state.Preferably, when intention output is used to that display unit to be switched to the control of non-transparent state During signal, control unit can export for by along with corresponding to the 4th signal the second direction identical for slidably inputing The transparent part of direction slip display unit and display unit is switched to into the control signal of non-transparent state.
Meanwhile, if having passed through preset switching time after display unit is switched to pellucidity, control is single Unit can export the control signal for display unit to be switched to non-transparent state.
According to disclosure further embodiment, it is input into if there is the percussion from user, then feeler can be with Further output is configured to corresponding to the 5th signal for tapping input.In this case, if receiving the 5th signal, control Unit processed can export the control signal for display unit to be switched to pellucidity.It is used for display when output is intended to When unit is switched to the control signal of pellucidity, control unit can export for by the regulation point from display unit to Border little by little removes the non-transparent part of display unit and display unit is switched to into the control signal of pellucidity.
Meanwhile, if control unit receives again the 5th signal after display unit to be switched to pellucidity, Then control unit can export the control signal for display unit to be switched to non-transparent state.It is used to incite somebody to action when output is intended to When display unit is switched to the control signal of non-transparent state, control unit can be exported for by from display unit Border little by little removes the transparent part of display unit and display unit is switched to into the control of non-transparent state to regulation point Signal processed.
If additionally, have passed through preset switching time after display unit is switched to pellucidity, control is single Unit can export the control signal for display unit to be switched to non-transparent state.
In another aspect of the disclosure, a kind of control method for refrigerator is provided here, including:A () is by connecing Receive the first signal from the feeler output for being configured to the contact for detecting user, it is determined whether there is the contact with user; B () is by receiving the opening/closure sensor output from the open mode or closed mode for being configured to the door for detecting refrigerator Secondary signal, it is determined that door is opened or closed;(c) based on whether contact and door of the presence with user is to beat on or off Close, export for the control signal of the switching display unit between pellucidity and non-transparent state.
Favourable effect
According to an aspect of this disclosure, the action of time can passing through user, maintaining to contact predetermined or longer And the intention of user is understood exactly.In addition, because the action control transparent display of user can be based on, it is possible to preventing Transparent display is unnecessarily transparent, and also saves power consumption.
According to another aspect of the disclosure, the positive action of detection such as slip or percussion and simple contact can be passed through And the intention of user is understood exactly.In addition, because can be transparent to control based on the positive action for detecting and simple contact Display, it is possible to preventing transparent display unnecessarily transparent, and also saves power consumption.
According to disclosure further aspect, because user can be seen in refrigerator in the case where refrigerator doors are not opened Portion, it is possible to preventing the unnecessary leakage of cold air.
Description of the drawings
Accompanying drawing is included to provide a further understanding of the present invention, and combined in the description and constitutes specification A part, the accompanying drawing illustrates preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, and is used to explain the technology of the disclosure together with specification Principle.It should be noted, therefore, that the invention is not restricted to the project illustrated in drawing.
Fig. 1 is the schematic block diagram of the construction for illustrating the refrigerator according to the disclosure.
Fig. 2 is the figure of an example of the display unit for illustrating to be seated on the front surface of refrigerator doors.
Fig. 3 is illustrated wherein according to the figure for slidably inputing the example that display unit is switched to pellucidity.
Fig. 4 is illustrated wherein according to the figure for slidably inputing the example that display unit is switched to non-transparent state.
Fig. 5 is the figure of the example for illustrating display unit is wherein switched to non-transparent state according to percussion input.
Fig. 6 is to illustrate wherein display unit to be switched to the example of non-transparent state according to another percussion input Figure.
Fig. 7 is illustrated for display unit to be switched to into pellucidity when contact is maintained the predetermined or longer time Embodiment control flow flow chart.
Fig. 8 is illustrated for when have passed through switching time after being switched to pellucidity in display unit, showing Show that device unit is switched to the flow chart of the control flow of the embodiment of non-transparent state.
Fig. 9 is illustrated for when realizing contacting again after being switched to non-transparent state in display unit, showing Show that device unit is switched to the flow chart of the control flow of the embodiment of pellucidity.
Figure 10 is illustrated for according to the controlling stream for slidably inputing the embodiment that display unit is switched to pellucidity The flow chart of journey.
Figure 11 is illustrated for when have passed through switching time after being switched to pellucidity in display unit, showing Show that device unit is switched to the flow chart of the control flow of the embodiment of non-transparent state.
Figure 12 is to illustrate the control for display unit to be switched to the embodiment of non-transparent state according to percussion input The flow chart of flow process.
Figure 13 is the schematic block diagram of the construction for illustrating the refrigerator according to the disclosure.
Figure 14 is the figure of an example for illustrating the refrigerator with the camera unit installed wherein.
Figure 15 is the schematic block diagram of the construction for illustrating the refrigerator according to the disclosure.
Figure 16 is to illustrate the user for wherein dressing wearable display device to see the interior of refrigerator by augmented reality video The figure of the example in portion.
Specific embodiment
Hereinafter, embodiment of the disclosure is described with reference to the drawings.Illustrate in drawing and describe in the description The construction of the embodiment of the present invention and application can also be explained as embodiment, therefore the know-why not limited to this of the disclosure.
Fig. 1 is the schematic block diagram of the construction for illustrating the refrigerator 100 according to the disclosure.
With reference to Fig. 1, according to the refrigerator 100 of the disclosure can include display unit 101, feeler 102, open/ Closure sensor 103 and control unit 104.
Display unit 101 can be configured to be switched between pellucidity and non-transparent state according to control signal. Display unit 101 refer to so-called " transparent display ", the inside of device can be shown due to its transparent nature Device.Control signal is exported from control unit 104.
Feeler 102 can sense the contact with user and and then the first signal of output.According to the ice of the disclosure Case can pass through feeler 102 understand user, using refrigerator or watch the intention of refrigerator inside.In correlation technique In, refrigerator has the disadvantages that, i.e. even if when user is through refrigerator and without any intention using it, refrigerator still through It is transparent to be controlled to its display using the sensor of the proximity for being used to detect user.However, according to the disclosure Refrigerator 100 has advantages below, i.e. refrigerator can be by the positive action of similar contact with feeler 102, user Understand the intention of user.
Feeler 102 can utilize various inputs that can be by sensing from user to export to control unit 104 Any device of signal is realized.The example of device includes mechanical switch, pressure sensor, capacitance sensor, etc..
In addition, feeler 102 is connectable to the door handle of refrigerator and together with the landform of display unit 101 Into alternating layers (mutual layer) structure.In certain situation, feeler 102 can be included in display as component In unit 101.Additionally, feeler 102 may be coupled to the various parts in refrigerator 100, and the invention is not restricted to The disclosed embodiments.
Opening/closure sensor 103 can detect that the door of refrigerator is to open or closing, and and then output second Signal.
In this manual, the first and second signals are used in the signal exported from feeler 102 and from beating ON/OFF Close between the signal of the output of sensor 103 and distinguish.Therefore, it is not meant to that a signal is more important than another signal, Or a signal is weighed with the time priority higher than another signal.
Control unit 104 can determine whether there is contact with user by receiving the first signal, and by receiving Secondary signal determines that door is to open or closing.In addition, can be based on whether the contact with user be present in control unit 104 It is to open or closing with door, exports for controlling the pellucidity of display unit 101 or the control of non-transparent state Signal.
Directly can be received by display unit 101 from the control signal of the output of control unit 104.Alternately, control Signal processed can be received by the extra means of pellucidity or non-transparent state for controlling display unit 101.
Fig. 2 is the figure of an example of the display unit for illustrating to be seated on the front surface of refrigerator doors.
Preferably, display unit 101 can be placed on the front surface of refrigerator doors, in display unit 101 The inside of refrigerator is shown when in pellucidity.Fig. 2 illustrates that wherein display unit 101 is placed at the top of refrigerator The only example on two doors.As shown in FIG. 2, in display unit 101, the display current position being seated on left-hand door It is nontransparent, and the display current position being seated on right door is transparent.However, example shown in Fig. 2 is used only for showing The refrigerator 100 anticipated according to the disclosure, and it should hereby be noted that the scope of the present invention not limited to this.
Meanwhile, various schemes can be used for for display unit 101 being switched to non-transparent state from pellucidity, and instead It.For example, the scheme for being switched to pellucidity from non-transparent state can be included for immediately from non-transparent state switching Scintillation protocol to pellucidity, for little by little from non-transparent state being switched to the dimmed scheme of pellucidity, for passing through Slip opaque portion and be switched to slide project of pellucidity, etc..Obviously various schemes can be used for from pellucidity cutting Change to non-transparent state.
According to one embodiment of the disclosure, if user maintains contact predetermined or the longer time, control unit 104 Display unit 101 can be switched to pellucidity.
For this purpose, may further include for storing predetermined threshold time (T according to the refrigerator 100 of the disclosureth) Memory cell 105.Memory cell 105 is to be known to record and wipe the high-capacity storage medium of data, all in this way half Conductor device or hard disk, such as random access storage device (RAM), read-only storage (ROM), electrically erasable is read-only deposits Reservoir (EEPROM), solid-state drive (SSD) etc., and cover can be with any dress of type of device independently storage information Put, and be not limited to specific storage arrangement.
Threshold time (Tth) can correspond to for determining whether display unit 101 needs to be switched to pellucidity Fiducial time, and it can be differently configured.In other words, if user is with threshold time (Tth) or longer time maintenance Contact, then control unit 104 can determine that display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity by user view.
Therefore, if there is no the contact with user, if be less than even if existing to contact with user but contact to hold time Threshold time (Tth), or if the door of refrigerator is to open, then control unit 104 can be exported for keeping display unit 101 control signals in non-transparent state.If there is no the contact with user, then control unit 104 can determine use Intention of the family without the inside for seeing refrigerator.Even if in addition, if the contact but contact that exist with user are held time less than threshold value Time (Tth), then control unit 104 can also determine user it is not expected that seeing the inside of refrigerator.Additionally, when the door is open, because Refrigerator inside can be watched for user, so display unit 101 need not be switched to pellucidity.
On the other hand, if from user start to contact feeler 102 when the contact that counts hold time equal to or Person is more than threshold time (Tth) and if door is to close, then control unit 104 can be exported for by display unit 101 It is switched to the control signal of pellucidity.When all of conditions above is satisfied, control unit 104 can determine user's phase Refrigerator inside is watched in prestige.That is, display unit needs to be switched to pellucidity.
According to one embodiment, after display unit 101 to be switched to pellucidity, it is able in the contact with user In the case of maintenance, control unit 104 can export the control letter for keeping display unit 101 in pellucidity Number.If user persistently maintains the contact after display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity, control unit 104 can To determine that user still expects to watch refrigerator inside.Therefore, in the case where user maintains the contact, display unit 101 should Should be in pellucidity.
According to another embodiment, if having passed through predetermined cutting after display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity Change the time, then control unit 104 can export the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state.
According to further embodiment, if user stops connecing after display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity Tactile feeler 102 or if door be open, then control unit 104 can be exported for display unit 101 to be cut Change to the control signal of non-transparent state.That is, when user stops contact feeler 102, control unit 104 can determine User no longer expects to watch refrigerator inside.In addition, when door is opened, because user can watch refrigerator inside, showing Show that device unit 101 is needed not be in pellucidity.
Meanwhile, if user stops contact feeler 102 in the case where door is closed, control unit 104 can be with Display unit 101 is switched to into non-transparent state.In this case, if realizing within predetermined time of contact again and using The contact again at family, then control unit 104 can export when user starts to contact feeler 102 again for will be aobvious Show that device unit 101 again switches to the control signal of pellucidity.If user no longer expects to watch refrigerator inside, user's energy It is enough to stop contact feeler 102.However, user may expect the inside for seeing refrigerator again.That is, if in display list Unit 101 is switched to after non-transparent state the contact again realized within predetermined time of contact again with user, then control Unit 104 can determine that user expects to see the inside of refrigerator again.Therefore, when user starts to contact again without delay During sensor 102, display unit 101 can be switched to pellucidity by control unit 104.
For the embodiment and use that when the contact ends display unit 101 are switched to non-transparent state from pellucidity In can be by from the embodiment that pellucidity is switched to non-transparent state by display unit 101 after it have passed through switching time It is simultaneously applied to refrigerator 100.Additionally, being used for display unit 101 when user contacts feeler 102 again from non- Pellucidity is switched to the embodiment of pellucidity and can also apply together with both examples above.That is, reality can be realized Apply the various combinations of example.
According to disclosure further embodiment, control unit 104 can be according to will show from slidably inputing for user Device unit 101 is switched to pellucidity.
For this purpose, slidably inputing if there is first from user, then feeler 102 can be exported further Corresponding to the first the 3rd signal for slidably inputing.In addition, control unit 104 can be exported after the 3rd signal is received being used for Display unit 101 is switched to into the control signal of pellucidity.That is, if the user while performing such as on feeler 102 The positive action for slidably inputing, then control unit 104 can determine that user has the intention of the inside for seeing refrigerator.Therefore, here In situation, display unit 101 is needed in pellucidity.3rd signal is to be used herein to distinguish it from above-mentioned One and the title of secondary signal.Additionally, first slidably inputs and means its direction and slidably input described below second In opposite direction slidably input.
Fig. 3 is illustrated wherein according to the figure for slidably inputing the example that display unit is switched to pellucidity.
With reference to Fig. 3 from left to right, it can be seen that the hand of user slides on the handle formed in the central authorities of right door.In figure In 3 illustrated embodiments, feeler 102 is connected to the handle formed in door.Therefore, when user is by door handle input the One when slidably inputing, and the feeler 102 for being connected to door handle exports the 3rd signal.
Meanwhile, when output is intended to for display unit 101 to be switched to into the control signal of pellucidity, control unit 104 can export for display unit 101 to be switched to into transparence by the non-transparent part of slip display unit 101 The control signal of state.
Preferably, when output is intended to for display unit 101 to be switched to into the control signal of pellucidity, control is single Unit 104 can be exported for aobvious by sliding along the direction identical direction slidably inputed with first corresponding to the 3rd signal Show the non-transparent part of device unit 101 and display unit 101 is switched to into the control signal of pellucidity.
Meanwhile, in basis after the slidably inputing display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity of user, control is single Unit 104 can be according to slidably inputing and for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state from another of user.
For this purpose, it is defeated to slide if there is in opposite direction second that direction and first from user slidably input Enter, then feeler 102 can be exported corresponding to the second the 4th signal for slidably inputing.If by display unit 101 It is switched to control unit 104 after pellucidity and receives the 4th signal, then control unit 104 can be exported for by display Unit 101 is switched to the control signal of non-transparent state.4th signal is to be used herein to be arrived to distinguish it from above-mentioned first The title of the 3rd signal.
Fig. 4 is illustrated wherein according to the figure for slidably inputing the example that display unit is switched to non-transparent state.
With reference to Fig. 4 from right to left, it can be seen that the hand of user slides on the handle formed in the central authorities of right door.From the right side Input to left slip is slidably inputed corresponding to second.Here, second slidably input and mean that its direction slidably inputs with first In opposite direction slidably input.If user performs positive action, such as direction is in opposite direction with what first slidably inputed Second slidably inputs, then control unit 104 can determine that user no longer expects to see the inside of refrigerator.Therefore, in this case, Display unit 101 needs to be switched to non-transparent state.
In the embodiment shown in fig. 4, similar to the embodiment ground of Fig. 3, feeler 102 is connected to what is formed in door Handle.Therefore, when user is slidably inputed by door handle input first, the feeler 102 for being connected to door handle is exported 4th signal.
Meanwhile, when output is intended to for display unit 101 to be switched to into the control signal of non-transparent state, control is single Unit 104 can export and is switched to display unit 101 nontransparent for the transparent part by slip display unit 101 The control signal of state.
Preferably, when output is intended to for display unit 101 to be switched to into the control signal of non-transparent state, control Unit 104 can be exported for by sliding along the direction identical direction slidably inputed with second corresponding to the 4th signal The transparent part of display unit 101 and display unit 101 is switched to into the control signal of non-transparent state.
Meanwhile, if having passed through preset switching time after display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity, control Unit 104 can also export the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state.
Additionally, display unit 101 is switched to into non-transparent state from pellucidity for slidably inputing according to second Embodiment and the reality for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state from pellucidity after it have passed through switching time Applying example can be simultaneously applied to refrigerator 100.
According to the further embodiment of the disclosure, control unit 104 be able to will show according to the percussion input from user Show that device unit 101 is switched to pellucidity.
For this purpose, being input into if there is the percussion from user, then feeler 102 can be exported corresponding to percussion 5th signal of input.If receiving the 5th signal, control unit 104 can be exported for display unit 101 to be cut Change to the control signal of pellucidity.
Fig. 5 is the figure of the example for illustrating display unit is wherein switched to non-transparent state according to percussion input.
With reference to Fig. 5, it can be seen that user taps on display unit 101.In the embodiment shown in fig. 5, because contact Sensor 102 101 forms alternating layers structure together with display unit, so display unit 101 can be aobvious as touching Show that device is operated.Therefore, when user taps on display unit 101, feeler 102 can export the 5th signal.Together When, the 5th signal is to be used herein to distinguish it from the title of the above-mentioned first to the 4th signal.
According to one embodiment, when output is intended to it is used to that display unit 101 to be switched to the control signal of pellucidity When, control unit 104 can be exported for little by little removing display list to border by the regulation point from display unit 101 Unit 101 non-transparent part and display unit 101 is switched to into the control signal of pellucidity.In this case, the regulation Point can be display unit 101, receive herein tap input point.
If control unit 104 receives again the 5th signal after display unit 101 to be switched to pellucidity, Then control unit 104 can export the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state.If user's weight The positive action of input is such as tapped again, then control unit 104 can determine that user no longer expects to see the inside of refrigerator.Cause This, in this case, display unit 101 needs to be switched to non-transparent state.
Fig. 6 is to illustrate wherein display unit to be switched to the example of non-transparent state according to another percussion input Figure.
With reference to Fig. 6, it can be seen that user taps on the display unit 101 in pellucidity.Real shown in Fig. 6 In applying example, similar to the embodiment ground of Fig. 5, feeler 102 forms mutual Rotating fields together with display unit 101.Cause This, when user taps on display unit 101, feeler 102 can again export the 5th signal.
When output is intended to for display unit 101 to be switched to into the control signal of non-transparent state, control unit 104 The hyalomere for little by little removing display unit 101 by the point from the border of display unit 101 to regulation can be exported Divide and display unit 101 is switched to into the control signal of non-transparent state.In this case, the regulation point can be display Unit 101, receive herein tap input point.
Meanwhile, if having passed through preset switching time after display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity, control Unit 104 can also export the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state.
Hereinafter, a kind of control method of the display unit 101 for refrigerator 100 will be described.Because above description The component of the difference of refrigerator 100, so do not describe them to avoid redundancy.
Fig. 7 is illustrated for display unit to be switched to into pellucidity when contact is maintained the predetermined or longer time Embodiment control flow flow chart.
With reference to Fig. 7, in step s 200, control unit 104 is by receiving the first signal from the output of feeler 102 The contact with user is determined whether there is, feeler 102 detects the contact with user.When detecting user and sensing contact [it is in step s 200] during the contact of device 102, execution step S210 of control unit 104.Conversely, do not exist and user when detecting Any contact when [no in step s 200], execution step S240 of control unit 104.
In step S210, control unit 104 is determined from the contact counted when user starts and contacts feeler 102 Hold time and whether be equal to or more than threshold time (Tth).Here, threshold time (Tth) memory cell can be stored in In 150.When contact is held time equal to or more than threshold time (Tth) when [be] that control unit 104 is held in step S210 Row step S220.Conversely, when contact is held time less than threshold time (Tth) when [no in step S210], control unit perform Step S240.
In step S220, control unit 104 is true from the secondary signal of the output of opening/closure sensor 103 by receiving It is to open or closing to determine door, and opening/closure sensor 103 detects the state of door.When door is [in step when closing It is in S220], execution step S230 of control unit 104.Conversely, when door is [no in step S220] when opening, control is single First 104 execution steps S240.
In step S230, control unit 104 exports the control for display unit 101 to be switched to pellucidity and believes Number.After step S230 is completed, execution step S200 again of control unit 104.Therefore, if used when the door of refrigerator is closed Family contacts with feeler 102, then control unit 104 keeps display list by being repeatedly carried out step S200 to S230 Unit 101 is in pellucidity.
Meanwhile, when when completing control unit 104 after one of step S200 to S220 and needing execution step S240, control Unit 104 exports the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state in step S240.Complete step After rapid S240, control unit execution step S200 again.Hereafter, control unit 104 is repeatedly carried out step S200 to S240.
Correspondingly, according to the disclosure, as long as electric power is supplied to refrigerator 100, control unit 104 just can be by repeatedly Execution step S200 to S240 and according to the intention of user between pellucidity and non-transparent state switching display unit 101。
Fig. 8 is illustrated for when have passed through switching time after being switched to pellucidity in display unit, showing Show that device unit is switched to the flow chart of the control flow of the embodiment of non-transparent state.
With reference to Fig. 8, it can be seen that S200 to S240 is with embodiment illustrated in fig. 7 those are identical the step of Fig. 8.However, not The embodiment of Fig. 7 is same as, step S250 is further added to the embodiment of Fig. 8.Therefore, the step of addition will be focused on S250 Illustrate.
After step S230 is completed, execution step S250 of control unit 104.In step s 250, control unit 104 is true It is fixed whether to have passed through preset switching time.In this case, preset switching time can be stored in memory cell 105. [it is in step s 250] when have passed through preset switching time, execution step S240 of control unit 104.In step S240, Control unit 104 exports the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state.Conversely, when without process During preset switching time [no in step s 250], execution step S200 of control unit 104.Hereafter, control unit 104 is repeatedly Execution step S200 to S250.
Fig. 9 is illustrated for when realizing contacting again after being switched to non-transparent state in display unit, showing Show that device unit is switched to the flow chart of the control flow of the embodiment of pellucidity.
With reference to Fig. 9, it can be seen that S200 to S240 is with embodiment illustrated in fig. 7 those are identical the step of Fig. 9.However, not The embodiment of Fig. 7 is same as, step S260 is further added to the embodiment of Fig. 9.Therefore, the step of addition will be focused on S260 Illustrate.
After step S240 is completed, execution step S260 of control unit 104.In step S260, control unit 104 is true The fixed contact again whether realized within predetermined time of contact again with user.In this case, time of contact again is made a reservation for During memory cell 105 can be stored in.When user contacts again within predetermined time of contact again with feeler 102 When [be in step S260], execution step S230 of control unit 104.In step S230, control unit 104 is exported for inciting somebody to action Display unit 101 is switched to the control signal of pellucidity.Conversely, connecing again when not existing in predetermined time of contact again When tactile [no in step S260], execution step S200 of control unit 104.Hereafter, control unit 104 is repeatedly carried out including step The step of rapid S260 S200 to S240.
Figure 10 is illustrated for according to the controlling stream for slidably inputing the embodiment that display unit is switched to pellucidity The flow chart of journey.
With reference to Figure 10, in step S300, control unit 104 determines that the door of refrigerator is based on opening/closure sensor 103 It is opening or closing.[it is in step S300] when door is and closes, execution step S310 of control unit 104.Another On the one hand, when door is [no in step S300] when opening, execution step S300 again of control unit 104.
When being slidably inputed by user input first, in step S310, control unit 104 is determined whether from sensing contact Device 102 is received corresponding to the first the 3rd signal for slidably inputing.When control unit 104 receives three signals [in step It is in S310], execution step S320 of control unit 104.Conversely, when control unit 104 is not received by three signals [in step It is no in rapid S310], return to step S300 of control unit 104 and and then execution step S300 and S310 again.That is, it is single in control In the case that unit 104 is repeatedly carried out step S300 and S310, display unit 101 may be in non-transparent state.
In step s 320, the control that control unit 104 is exported for display unit 101 to be switched to pellucidity is believed Number.After step S320 is completed, execution step S330 of control unit 104.
According to one embodiment of the disclosure, it is used to for display unit 101 to be switched to pellucidity when output is intended to During control signal, control unit 104 can export for by the non-transparent part of slip display unit 101 by display Unit 101 is switched to the control signal of pellucidity.
Preferably, when output is intended to for display unit 101 to be switched to into the control signal of pellucidity, control is single Unit 104 can be exported for aobvious by sliding along the direction identical direction slidably inputed with first corresponding to the 3rd signal Show the non-transparent part of device unit 101 and display unit 101 is switched to into the control signal of pellucidity.Because above with reference to Fig. 3 describes the embodiment, so details is not described here to avoid redundancy.
In step S330, control unit 104 determines that the door of refrigerator is to open also based on opening/closure sensor 103 It is to close.[it is in step S330] when door is and closes, execution step S340 of control unit 104.On the other hand, when When door is opening [no in step S330], execution step S350 of control unit 104.
When being slidably inputed by user input second, in step S340, control unit 104 is determined whether from sensing contact Device 102 is received corresponding to the second the 4th signal for slidably inputing.When control unit 104 receives four signals [in step It is in S340], execution step S350 of control unit 104.Conversely, when control unit 104 is not received by four signals [in step It is no in rapid S340], return to step S330 of control unit 104 and and then execution step S340 and S350 again.That is, it is single in control In the case that unit 104 is repeatedly carried out step S340 and S350, display unit 101 may be in pellucidity.
In step S350, control unit 104 exports the control for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state Signal.After step S350 is completed, return to step S300 of control unit 104.That is, control unit 104 is repeatedly carried out step S300 to S350.
According to one embodiment of the disclosure, it is used to for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state when output is intended to Control signal when, control unit 104 can be exported display for the transparent part by slip display unit 101 Unit 101 is switched to the control signal of non-transparent state.
Preferably, when output is intended to for display unit 101 to be switched to into the control signal of non-transparent state, control Unit 104 can be exported for by sliding along the direction identical direction slidably inputed with second corresponding to the 4th signal The transparent part of display unit 101 and display unit 101 is switched to into the control signal of non-transparent state.Because joining above Examine Fig. 4 and describe the embodiment, so details is not described here to avoid redundancy.
Figure 11 is illustrated for when have passed through switching time after being switched to pellucidity in display unit, showing Show that device unit is switched to the flow chart of the control flow of the embodiment of non-transparent state.
With reference to Figure 11, it can be seen that those of step S300 to S330 and step S350 and embodiment illustrated in fig. 10 are identical. However, in the embodiment in figure 11, compared with the embodiment of Figure 10, step S340 is replaced by step S340-1.Therefore, will close Note S340-1 the step of replacing to illustrate.
In step S340-1, control unit 140 determines whether to have passed through preset switching time.In this case, make a reservation for Switching time can be stored in memory cell 105.When not through preset switching time [in step S340-1 It is no], return to step S330 of control unit 104 and and then execution step S340 and S350 again.That is, it is anti-in control unit 104 Execution step S340 and during S350 again, display unit 101 may be in pellucidity.Conversely, making a reservation for cut when have passed through [it is in step S340-1] when changing the time, execution step S350 of control unit 104.In step S350, control unit 104 is defeated Go out the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state.
Figure 12 is to illustrate the control for display unit to be switched to the embodiment of non-transparent state according to percussion input The flow chart of flow process.
With reference to Figure 12, in step S400, control unit 104 determines that the door of refrigerator is based on opening/closure sensor 103 It is opening or closing.[it is in step S400] when door is and closes, execution step S410 of control unit 104.Another On the one hand, when door is [no in step S400] when opening, execution step S400 again of control unit 104.
In step S410, control unit 104 determines whether from feeler 102 to receive corresponding to from user's Tap the 5th signal of input.[it is] that control unit 104 is held in step S410 when control unit 104 receives five signals Row step S420.Conversely, when control unit 104 is not received by four signals [no in step S410], control unit 104 Return to step S400 and and then execution step S400 and S410 again.That is, it is repeatedly carried out step S400 in control unit 104 During with 410, display unit 101 may be in non-transparent state.
In the step s 420, whether control unit 104 determines display unit 101 in non-transparent state or transparence In state.[it is in the step s 420] when display unit 101 is in non-transparent state, the execution step of control unit 104 S430.Subsequently, display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity by control unit 104 in step S430.Conversely, working as display When unit 101 is in pellucidity [no in the step s 420], execution step S440 of control unit 104.Subsequently, in step Display unit 101 is switched to non-transparent state by control unit 104 in S440.Complete step S430 or step S440 it Afterwards, control unit return to step S400.Hereafter, control unit 104 is repeatedly carried out step S400 to S440.
According to one embodiment of the disclosure, it is used to for display unit 101 to be switched to pellucidity when output is intended to During control signal, control unit 104 can be exported for little by little being removed to border by the regulation point from display unit 101 The non-transparent part of display unit 101 and display unit 101 is switched to into the control signal of pellucidity.Because joining above Examine Fig. 5 and describe embodiment, so details is not described here to avoid redundancy.
According to one embodiment of the disclosure, it is used to for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state when output is intended to Control signal when, control unit 104 can be exported for little by little being moved by the point from the border of display unit 101 to regulation Display unit 101 is switched to into the control signal of non-transparent state except the transparent part of display unit 101.Because more than Embodiment is described with reference to Fig. 6, so details is not described here to avoid redundancy.
Meanwhile, according to one embodiment of the disclosure, pass through after pellucidity is switched in display unit 101 During preset switching time, control unit 104 can export the control for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state Signal.Because the foregoing describing embodiment, details is not described here to avoid redundancy.
Figure 13 is the schematic block diagram of the construction for illustrating the refrigerator 500 according to the disclosure.
With reference to Figure 13, according to the refrigerator 500 of the disclosure can include display unit 501, feeler 502, open/ Closure sensor 503, control unit 504, and camera unit 505.
The image that display unit 501 catches camera unit 505 is used as video frequency output.The video of display unit 50 Output 1 can be controlled with origin from the control signal of control unit 504.
Because feeler 502 is identical with aforementioned contact sensor 102, eliminate details to avoid redundancy.
Because opening/closure sensor 503 is identical with aforementioned opening/closure sensor 103, eliminate details to keep away Exempt from redundancy.
Control unit 504 can determine whether there is contact with user by receiving the first signal, and by receiving Secondary signal determines that door is to open or closing.In addition, can be based on whether the contact with user be present in control unit 504 And door is to open or closing, exports the image for camera unit 505 to be caught and makees on display unit 501 For the control signal that video shows.
The image of the inside that camera unit 505 is placed in refrigerator and catches refrigerator is (hereinafter referred to as internal Image).Camera unit 505 can include that multiple cameras are taken pictures with the different part in for refrigerator.
Figure 14 is the figure of an example for illustrating the refrigerator 500 with the camera unit 505 installed wherein.
With reference to Figure 14, can be seen by the right door opened, two cameras are installed in the inner side of refrigerator 500.Although figure 14 embodiments for illustrating the camera unit 505 using two camera constructions, but disclosure not limited to this.
In addition, according to the embodiment of Figure 14, display unit 501 is placed in the top left side of refrigerator 500.Display Unit 501 is according to the control signal from control unit 504 currently as video frequency output internal image.
In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, if the user while maintaining on the predetermined or longer time and feeler 502 Contact, then control unit 504 can control display unit 501 as video frequency output internal image.
For this purpose, may further include for storing predetermined threshold time (T according to the refrigerator 500 of the disclosureth) Memory cell 506.Threshold time (Tth) can correspond to for determining whether user has the base of the intention for watching refrigerator inside Between punctual, and it can be differently configured.In other words, if the user while threshold time (Tth) or longer time on maintain Contact, then control unit 504 can determine that user view sees internal image by display unit 501.
Therefore, if there is no the contact with user, if even if exist with the contact of user but contact hold time it is little In threshold time (Tth), or if the door of refrigerator be open, then control unit 504 control display unit 501 not as Video frequency output internal image.If there is no the contact with user, then control unit 504 can determine that user sees ice without any The intention of the inside of case.Even if in addition, if there is contact with user, but contacting and holding time less than threshold time (Tth), Then control unit 504 can also determine user it is not expected that seeing the inside of refrigerator.Additionally, when door is to open, because with Family can watch refrigerator inside, so display unit 501 need not export internal image.
On the other hand, it is equal to if held time from the contact counted when user starts and contacts feeler 502 Or more than threshold time (Tth) and if door is to close, then control unit 504 can control the conduct of display unit 501 Video frequency output internal image.When all of conditions above is satisfied, control unit 504 can determine that user expects to watch ice Inside case.
According to one embodiment, after control display unit 501 is as video frequency output internal image, maintain in user In the case of contact, control unit 504 can further control display unit 501 constantly as video frequency output interior view Picture.If user persistently maintains contact, control unit 504 can determine after the output internal image of display unit 501 User still expects to watch refrigerator inside.Therefore, in the case where user maintains contact, display unit 501 should be used as regarding Frequency output internal image.
According to another embodiment, if having passed through after display unit 501 is as video frequency output internal image pre- Determine switching time, then control unit 504 can control display unit 501 and no longer export internal image.
According to further embodiment, if user stops after display unit 501 is as video frequency output internal image Only contact feeler 502 or if door is to open, then can to control display unit 501 not defeated for control unit 504 Go out internal image.That is, when user stops contact feeler 502, control unit 504 can determine that user no longer expects to examine See refrigerator inside.In addition, when door is to open, because user can watch refrigerator inside, display unit 501 is not required to Export internal image.
Meanwhile, if user stops contact feeler 502 in the case of being to close in door, control unit 504 can Video frequency output internal image is not re-used as to control display unit 501.In this case, if in predetermined time of contact again Interior realization and the contact again of user, then when user starts to contact feeler 502 again, control unit 504 can be with Control display unit 501 is again as video frequency output internal image.If user no longer expects to watch refrigerator inside, user Can stop contacting feeler 502.However, user may expect the inside for seeing refrigerator again.That is, if in display Unit 501 stops realization and the contact again of user within predetermined time of contact again after output internal image, then control single Unit 504 can determine that user expects to see the inside of refrigerator again.Therefore, pass when user starts without delay contact again During sensor 502, display unit 501 is needed as video frequency output internal image.
According to disclosure further embodiment, control unit 504 can show according to the control that slidably inputs from user Show device unit 501 as video frequency output internal image.
For this purpose, slidably inputing if there is first from user, then feeler 502 can be exported further Corresponding to the first the 3rd signal for slidably inputing.In addition, after the 3rd signal is received, control unit 504 can control to show Show device unit 501 as video frequency output internal image.That is, such as slidably input if the user while performing on feeler 502 Positive action, then control unit 504 can determine that user has the intention of the inside for seeing refrigerator.Therefore, in this case, show Show that device unit 501 is needed as video frequency output internal image.3rd signal is to be used herein to distinguish it from above-mentioned first With the title of secondary signal.Additionally, first slidably inputs and means its direction and slidably input described below second In opposite direction slidably inputs.
Meanwhile, basis from user slidably input control display unit 501 as video frequency output internal image it Afterwards, control unit 504 can be according to slidably inputing control display unit 501 not to be re-used as video defeated from another of user Go out internal image.
For this purpose, if user slidably inputs along the direction input second in opposite direction slidably inputed with first, Then feeler 502 can be exported corresponding to the second the 4th signal for slidably inputing.If made in control display unit 501 After video frequency output internal image, control unit 504 receives the 4th signal, then control unit 504 can control display Unit 501 is not re-used as video frequency output internal image.4th signal is to be used herein to distinguish it from above-mentioned first to The title of three signals.
If additionally, slidably inputing control display unit 501 as video according to from user in control unit 504 Preset switching time is have passed through after output internal image, then control unit 504 can control display unit 501 and not be re-used as Video frequency output internal image.
According to disclosure further embodiment, control unit 504 can be aobvious according to the percussion input control from user Show device unit 501 as video frequency output internal image.
For this purpose, being input into if there is the percussion from user, then feeler 502 can be exported corresponding to percussion 5th signal of input.If receiving the 5th signal, control unit 504 can control display unit 501 as video Output internal image.
Meanwhile, if control unit 504 connects again after control display unit 501 is as video frequency output internal image The 5th signal is received, then control unit 504 can control display unit 501 not as video frequency output internal image.If with The positive action for such as tapping input is repeated at family, then control unit 504 can determine that user no longer expects to see the inside of refrigerator. Therefore, in this case, display unit 501 need not be used as video frequency output internal image.
If additionally, have passed through after control unit 504 controls display unit 501 as video frequency output internal image Preset switching time, then control unit 504 can control display unit 501 and not be re-used as video frequency output internal image.
Figure 15 is the schematic block diagram of the construction for illustrating the refrigerator 600 according to the disclosure.
With reference to Figure 15, can include communication unit 601, feeler 602, beat ON/OFF according to the refrigerator 600 of the disclosure Close sensor 603, control unit 604, and camera unit 605.
The image that communication unit 601 is caught as video data transmission by camera unit 605.Communication unit 601 is regarded Frequency data transfer can be controlled by the control signal from control unit 604.
Communication unit 601 can include RF circuit networks, for wireless access such as LAN (LAN), WAN (wide areas Net) etc. external communication network.For example, the cordless communication network for being accessed by communication unit 601 can include that GSM (move by the whole world Dynamic communication system), EDGE (enhancing data GSM environment), CDMA (CDMA), W-CDMA (WCDMA), TDMA (when Point multiple access), bluetooth (Bluetooth), Wi-Fi, SMS (Short Message Service) etc..Furthermore, it is possible to not only according to including above example Various communication standards and regulation but also according to for another communication standard of the radio communication of speech recognition equipment 100 and Regulation performs communication.
Because feeler 602 is identical with aforementioned contact sensor 102, eliminate details to avoid redundancy.
Because opening/closure sensor 603 is identical with aforementioned opening/closure sensor 103, eliminate details to keep away Exempt from redundancy.
Control unit 604 can determine whether there is contact with user by receiving the first signal, and by receiving Secondary signal determines that door is to open or closing.In addition, can be based on whether the contact with user be present in control unit 604 And door is to open or closing, exports for controlling communication unit 601 as video data to transmit by camera list The control signal of the image that unit 605 catches.
The image of the inside that camera unit 605 is placed in refrigerator and catches refrigerator is (hereinafter referred to as internal Image).Camera unit 605 can include multiple cameras, be taken pictures with the different part in for refrigerator.
Figure 16 is to illustrate the user for wherein dressing wearable display device 700 to see interior view as augmented reality video The figure of the example of picture.
With reference to Figure 16, it can be seen that, two cameras are installed in the inner side of refrigerator 600.Although Figure 16 illustrate using this two The embodiment of the camera unit 605 of individual camera construction, but disclosure not limited to this.
In addition, can see from Figure 16, user's wearing wearable display device 700.The energy of wearable display device 700 Enough video datas received from the transmission of communication unit 601, then display for a user regarding of being received as augmented reality video 701 Frequency evidence.
Wearable display device 700 on the head of user, illustrating in figure 16 can be arranged on can be by carrying Consumer's Experience augmented reality is allowed for the virtual image with the true environment superposition of user.Although Figure 16 is filled as wearable display An example for putting 700 illustrates head mounted display device, but disclosure not limited to this.That is, wearable display dress Putting 700 can include being able to carry out any device of calculating task.Additionally, according to the wearable display device 700 of the disclosure Various types of wearable devices such as glasses, hair band, watch, arm band, shoes, necklace, ring, contact lenses can be included Deng, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to type of device.
In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, if the user while maintaining on the predetermined or longer time and feeler 602 Contact, then control unit 604 can control communication unit 601 as video data to transmit internal image.
For this purpose, may further include for storing predetermined threshold time (T according to the refrigerator 600 of the disclosureth) Memory cell 606.Threshold time (Tth) can correspond to for determining whether user has the base of the intention for watching refrigerator inside Between punctual and it can be differently configured.In other words, if the user while threshold time (Tth) or longer time on maintain Contact, then control unit 604 can determine that user view sees internal image by augmented reality video 701.
Therefore, if there is no the contact with user, if even if exist with the contact of user but contact hold time it is little In threshold time (Tth), or if the door of refrigerator is to open, then the control of control unit 604 communication unit 601 is not as regarding Frequency data transfer internal image.If there is no the contact with user, then control unit 604 can determine user without seeing refrigerator Inside intention.Even if in addition, if the contact but contact that exist with user are held time less than threshold time (Tth), then control Unit processed 604 can also determine user it is not expected that seeing the inside of refrigerator.Additionally, when door is to open, because user's energy Refrigerator inside is enough watched, so user need not check internal image by augmented reality video 701.
On the other hand, if from user start to contact feeler 602 when the contact that counts hold time equal to or Person is more than threshold time (Tth) and if door is to close, then control unit 604 can control communication unit 601 as video Data transfer internal image.When all of conditions above is satisfied, control unit 604 can determine that user expects to watch ice Inside case.
According to one embodiment, after control communication unit 601 is as video data transmission internal image, in user's dimension In the case of holding contact, control unit 604 can be controlled further in communication unit 601 constantly transmits as video data Portion's image.If after internal image is checked by augmented reality video 701, user persistently maintains contact, then control unit 604 can determine that user still expects to watch refrigerator inside.Therefore, in the case where user maintains contact, control unit 604 is needed Communication unit 601 is controlled constantly as video data transmitting internal image.
According to another embodiment, if controlling communication unit 601 as video data transmission inside in control unit 604 Preset switching time is have passed through after image, then control unit 604 can control communication unit 601 and not be re-used as video data biography Defeated internal image.
According to further embodiment, if controlling communication unit 601 as in video data transmission in control unit 604 User stops contact feeler 602 or if door is to open after portion's image, then control unit 604 can control to lead to Letter unit 601 is not re-used as video data transmission internal image.That is, when user stops contact feeler 602, control is single Unit 604 can determine that user no longer expects to watch refrigerator inside.In addition, when door is to open, because user can watch ice Inside case, so user need not check internal image by augmented reality video 701.
Meanwhile, if user stops contact feeler 602 in the case of being to close in door, control unit 604 can It is not re-used as video data to transmit internal image with control communication unit 601.In this case, if contacted again predetermined The contact again with user is realized in time, then when user starts to contact feeler 602 again, control unit 604 Communication unit 601 can be controlled again as video data transmission internal image.If user no longer expects to watch refrigerator inside, Then user can stop contacting feeler 602.However, user may expect the inside for seeing refrigerator again.That is, if existed Control unit 604 controls communication unit 601 and is making a reservation in time of contact again not as after video data transmission internal image The contact again with user is realized, then control unit 604 can determine that user expects to see the inside of refrigerator again.Therefore, when When user starts to contact feeler 602 again without delay, control unit 604 needs to control communication unit 601 as regarding Frequency data transfer internal image.
According to disclosure further embodiment, control unit 604 can be led to according to the control that slidably inputs from user Letter unit 601 is used as video data transmission internal image.
For this purpose, slidably inputing if there is first from user, then feeler 602 can be exported further Corresponding to the first the 3rd signal for slidably inputing.In addition, after the 3rd signal is received, control unit 604 can control to lead to Letter unit 601 is used as video data transmission internal image.That is, if the user while perform on feeler 602 such as slide it is defeated The positive action for entering, then control unit 604 can determine that user has the intention of the inside for seeing refrigerator.Therefore, in this case, Communication unit 601 is needed as video data transmission internal image.3rd signal be used herein it is above-mentioned to distinguish it from The title of the first and second signals.Additionally, first slidably input mean its direction with by described below second slide it is defeated What is entered in opposite direction slidably inputs.
Meanwhile, according to from user control communication unit 601 is being slidably inputed as video data transmitting interior view As after, control unit 604 can according to from user another slidably input control communication unit 601 be not re-used as video Data transfer internal image.
For this purpose, if user slidably inputs along the direction input second in opposite direction slidably inputed with first, Then feeler 602 can be exported corresponding to the second the 4th signal for slidably inputing.If in the control conduct of communication unit 601 Control unit 604 receives the 4th signal after video data transmission internal image, then control unit 604 can control communication unit Unit 601 is not re-used as video data transmission internal image.4th signal is to be used herein to be arrived to distinguish it from above-mentioned first The title of the 3rd signal.
If additionally, slidably inputing control communication unit 601 as video counts according to from user in control unit 604 According to have passed through preset switching time after transmission internal image, then control unit 604 can control communication unit 601 and not be re-used as Video data transmission internal image.
According to disclosure further embodiment, control unit 604 can be logical according to the percussion input control from user Letter unit 601 is used as video data transmission internal image.
For this purpose, being input into if there is the percussion from user, then feeler 602 can be exported corresponding to percussion 5th signal of input.If receiving the 5th signal, control unit 504 can control communication unit 601 as video counts According to transmission internal image.
Meanwhile, if control unit 604 is again after control communication unit 601 is as video data transmission internal image The 5th signal is received, then control unit 604 can control communication unit 601 not as video data transmission internal image.Such as Fruit user repeats the positive action for such as tapping input, then control unit 604 can determine that user no longer expects to see refrigerator It is internal.Therefore, in this case, communication unit 601 need not be used as video data transmission internal image.
If additionally, passed through after control unit 604 controls communication unit 601 as video data transmission internal image Preset switching time, then control unit 604 can control communication unit 601 and not be re-used as video data transmission internal image.
In order to run various control logics, control unit can be included in known in the technical field relevant with the disclosure Processor, special IC (ASIC), other chipsets, logic circuit, register, at communication modem, and data Reason device.And, when exemplary control logic is implemented as software, control unit may be embodied as the combination of program module. In this case, program module can be stored in memory cell and by computing device.
Although in the case where taking in for the function of disclosed embodiment in the description as much as possible from current The term that the common selection of terms being widely used is used in the disclosure, but these terms can be by based on art technology Other terms of intention, custom, the appearance of new technology of personnel etc. replace.In addition, can be with request for utilization people in concrete situation Optional term.In concrete situation, containing for these terms is disclose in detail in the appropriate section of description of the invention Justice.Therefore, terms used herein should be based on the full content of its physical meaning and the disclosure, rather than the title based on term To define.
In addition, the concrete structure of the embodiment disclosed in this specification or function description are exemplarily intended to describe according to this Disclosed embodiment.And, because can various modification can be adapted in embodiment, it is noted that the scope of the present disclosure is not It is limited to previous embodiment.
Because design of the invention, various variants and modifications can be carried out to exemplary embodiment, and because of this Disclosed exemplary embodiment can be constructed in a variety of manners, so the example proposed in refer to the attached drawing describes the present invention in detail Specific embodiment.It should be appreciated, however, that will be not limited to disclose here according to the exemplary embodiment of present inventive concept Concrete structure.It should therefore be understood that the spirit and technical scope of the present invention include all of variants and modifications, equivalent and Substitute.
Throughout the specification, unless otherwise defined, the term such as " including (include or comprise) " should It is construed to may further include, and is not excluded for other components.The term of " unit ", " module " etc. is represented for processing work( The unit of at least one in or operating, and this unit can be with hardware, software or its combination realization.
Although describing the disclosure with reference to specific embodiment, in the case of without departing from disclosure scope, the present invention One of ordinary skill in the art can make various modifications and variations.It should be noted, therefore, that those skilled in the art can easily do The modification and modification for going out is also included within the scope of the present disclosure.
Additionally, in the description of the embodiment of the present disclosure, although in order to understand conveniently, enforcement exemplifies only one subordinate of addition Construction, but it is that by the embodiment of the combination with least two subordinate constructions.Correspondingly, the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to Previous embodiment.
For implementing the pattern of the present invention
With regard to describing various embodiments for the best mode embodiment of the present invention.
It will be understood that, those skilled in the art will envision other in disclosure scope and spirit and change, and therefore This modification and modification are intended to fall under in scope of the following claims.
Industrial applicibility
The disclosure can completely or partially be applied to refrigerator.

Claims (20)

1. a kind of refrigerator, including:
Display unit, the display unit is configured to be cut between pellucidity and non-transparent state according to control signal Change;
Feeler, the feeler is configured to detect the contact with user and export the first signal;
Opening/closure sensor, the opening/closure sensor be configured to the open mode of the door for detecting the refrigerator or Closed mode and export secondary signal;With
Control unit, wherein described control unit determine whether there is the contact with user by receiving first signal, Determine that the door is opened or closed by receiving the secondary signal, and exported based on described determination for Switch the control signal of the display unit between the pellucidity and the non-transparent state.
2. refrigerator according to claim 1, further includes the memory cell for being configured to store the predetermined threshold time, Wherein if there is no any contact with user, even if or if the contact but contact that exist with user are held time and are less than The threshold time, or if the door is to open, then described control unit is exported for keeping the display unit Control signal in the non-transparent state.
3. refrigerator according to claim 1, further includes the memory cell for being configured to store the predetermined threshold time, If the contact counted when wherein starting to contact the feeler from user is held time equal to or more than the threshold value Time, and if the door is to close, then described control unit exports described for the display unit to be switched to The control signal of pellucidity.
4. refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein, after the display unit to be switched to the pellucidity, Described control unit is exported for keeping the display unit to be in the pellucidity in the case where user maintains contact In control signal.
5. refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein, if the display unit be switched to the pellucidity it After have passed through preset switching time, then described control unit is exported for the display unit to be switched to into the nontransparent shape The control signal of state.
6. refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein, if the display unit be switched to the pellucidity it Afterwards user stops the contact feeler, or if the door is to open, then described control unit is exported for inciting somebody to action The display unit is switched to the control signal of the non-transparent state.
7. refrigerator according to claim 6, wherein, if without the contact with user in the state of due to closing in the door And the display unit is switched to after the non-transparent state, connect again with user within predetermined time of contact again Touch, then when user starts to contact the feeler again, described control unit is exported for by the display unit Again switch to the control signal of the pellucidity.
8. refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, slidably input if there is first from user, then the contact Sensor is configured to further output corresponding to the described first the 3rd signal for slidably inputing, and wherein, if received 3rd signal, the then control that described control unit is exported for the display unit to be switched to the pellucidity is believed Number.
9. refrigerator according to claim 8, wherein, it is described for the display unit to be switched to when output is intended to During the control signal of bright state, described control unit export for by the non-transparent part of the display unit of sliding incite somebody to action The display unit is switched to the control signal of the pellucidity.
10. refrigerator according to claim 9, wherein described for the display unit to be switched to when output is intended to During the control signal of bright state, described control unit export for by along with corresponding to the 3rd signal described first The direction identical direction that slidably inputs slide the display unit the non-transparent part and by the display unit It is switched to the control signal of the pellucidity.
11. refrigerators according to claim 8, wherein, slidably input with described first from user if there is direction In opposite direction second slidably input, then the feeler is configured to further output and slides corresponding to described second 4th signal of input, and wherein, if receiving institute after the display unit to be switched to the pellucidity The 4th signal is stated, then the control that described control unit is exported for the display unit to be switched to the non-transparent state is believed Number.
12. refrigerators according to claim 11, wherein, it is described for the display unit to be switched to when output is intended to During the control signal of non-transparent state, described control unit is exported for by the transparent part of the display unit that slides The display unit is switched to into the control signal of the non-transparent state.
13. refrigerators according to claim 12, wherein, it is described for the display unit to be switched to when output is intended to During the control signal of non-transparent state, described control unit export for by along with corresponding to described in the 4th signal The second direction identical direction that slidably input slide the display unit described transparent part and by the display list Unit is switched to the control signal of the non-transparent state.
14. refrigerators according to claim 8, wherein, if being switched to the pellucidity in the display unit Preset switching time is have passed through afterwards, then described control unit exports described nontransparent for the display unit to be switched to The control signal of state.
15. refrigerators according to claim 1, wherein, it is input into if there is the percussion from user, then the sensing contact Device is configured to further output corresponding to the 5th signal for tapping input, and wherein, if receiving the described 5th Signal, then described control unit export the control signal for the display unit to be switched to the pellucidity.
16. refrigerators according to claim 15, wherein, it is described for the display unit to be switched to when output is intended to During the control signal of pellucidity, described control unit export for by the regulation point from the display unit to border by Gradually remove the non-transparent part of the display unit and the display unit is switched to into the control of the pellucidity Signal.
17. refrigerators according to claim 15, wherein, if the display unit is being switched to into the pellucidity Afterwards described control unit receives again the 5th signal, then described control unit is exported for by the display unit It is switched to the control signal of the non-transparent state.
18. refrigerators according to claim 17, wherein, it is described for the display unit to be switched to when output is intended to During the control signal of non-transparent state, described control unit is exported for by the point from the border of the display unit to regulation Little by little remove the transparent part of the display unit and the display unit is switched to into the control of the non-transparent state Signal processed.
19. refrigerators according to claim 15, wherein, if being switched to the pellucidity in the display unit Preset switching time is have passed through afterwards, then described control unit exports described nontransparent for the display unit to be switched to The control signal of state.
A kind of 20. control methods for refrigerator, including:
A () is by receiving the first signal from the feeler output for being configured to the contact for detecting user, it is determined whether exist Contact with user;
B () is defeated from the opening of the door for being configured to detect the refrigerator or the opening/closure sensor of closed mode by receiving The secondary signal for going out, determines that the door is opened or closed;With
(c) based on whether exist open or close with the contact of user and the door, export for pellucidity with Switch the control signal of the display unit between non-transparent state.
CN201480081071.7A 2014-08-07 2014-08-07 Refrigerator and its control method including transparent display Active CN106574816B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/KR2014/007308 WO2016021751A1 (en) 2014-08-07 2014-08-07 Refrigerator including transparent display and control method therefor

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
CN106574816A true CN106574816A (en) 2017-04-19
CN106574816B CN106574816B (en) 2019-11-26

Family

ID=55264007

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
CN201480081071.7A Active CN106574816B (en) 2014-08-07 2014-08-07 Refrigerator and its control method including transparent display

Country Status (2)

Country Link
CN (1) CN106574816B (en)
WO (1) WO2016021751A1 (en)

Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN107726703A (en) * 2017-11-15 2018-02-23 佛山市淇特科技有限公司 A kind of refrigerator
CN110671882A (en) * 2019-09-16 2020-01-10 珠海格力电器股份有限公司 Refrigerator and knocking control method thereof
CN110708530A (en) * 2019-09-11 2020-01-17 青岛小鸟看看科技有限公司 Method and system for perspective of enclosed space by using augmented reality equipment
CN110926086A (en) * 2019-12-12 2020-03-27 肇庆学院 Electric control color-changing environment-friendly refrigerator
CN110926085A (en) * 2019-12-12 2020-03-27 肇庆学院 Perspective double-layer energy-saving environment-friendly refrigerator
WO2021196855A1 (en) * 2020-04-02 2021-10-07 青岛海尔电冰箱有限公司 Refrigerator, and display control method for transparent screen
CN115023578A (en) * 2020-01-13 2022-09-06 酷乐屏幕公司 Intelligent movable closed system for cooling cabinet

Families Citing this family (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US9881528B2 (en) 2011-10-13 2018-01-30 Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. Transparent liquid crystal display on display case
US9633366B2 (en) 2014-06-16 2017-04-25 Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. System for tracking and analyzing display case usage
US10649273B2 (en) 2014-10-08 2020-05-12 Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. LED assembly for transparent liquid crystal display and static graphic
US9832847B2 (en) * 2014-10-09 2017-11-28 Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. System for decreasing energy usage of a transparent LCD display case
US10182665B2 (en) 2014-10-15 2019-01-22 Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. System and method for preventing damage to products
KR102474194B1 (en) * 2016-03-23 2022-12-06 엘지전자 주식회사 Refirgerator
WO2018009399A1 (en) 2016-07-08 2018-01-11 Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. Mirror having an integrated electronic display
KR20210039785A (en) * 2019-10-02 2021-04-12 삼성전자주식회사 Refrigerator and control method thereof

Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH05106962A (en) * 1991-10-15 1993-04-27 Keiji Watanabe Transmitting door device for refrigerator
KR101081617B1 (en) * 2011-03-14 2011-11-09 (주)티원시스템즈 The refrigerator with transparent display
KR20130115586A (en) * 2012-04-12 2013-10-22 (주)에스앤지그룹 Smart refrgerator comprising transparent display pannel for providing digital contents
CN103578400A (en) * 2012-08-02 2014-02-12 三星电子株式会社 Display apparatus and method thereof
KR20140062920A (en) * 2012-11-15 2014-05-27 삼성전자주식회사 Display module, display system and refrigerator

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH05106962A (en) * 1991-10-15 1993-04-27 Keiji Watanabe Transmitting door device for refrigerator
KR101081617B1 (en) * 2011-03-14 2011-11-09 (주)티원시스템즈 The refrigerator with transparent display
KR20130115586A (en) * 2012-04-12 2013-10-22 (주)에스앤지그룹 Smart refrgerator comprising transparent display pannel for providing digital contents
CN103578400A (en) * 2012-08-02 2014-02-12 三星电子株式会社 Display apparatus and method thereof
KR20140062920A (en) * 2012-11-15 2014-05-27 삼성전자주식회사 Display module, display system and refrigerator

Cited By (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN107726703A (en) * 2017-11-15 2018-02-23 佛山市淇特科技有限公司 A kind of refrigerator
CN110708530A (en) * 2019-09-11 2020-01-17 青岛小鸟看看科技有限公司 Method and system for perspective of enclosed space by using augmented reality equipment
CN110671882A (en) * 2019-09-16 2020-01-10 珠海格力电器股份有限公司 Refrigerator and knocking control method thereof
CN110926086A (en) * 2019-12-12 2020-03-27 肇庆学院 Electric control color-changing environment-friendly refrigerator
CN110926085A (en) * 2019-12-12 2020-03-27 肇庆学院 Perspective double-layer energy-saving environment-friendly refrigerator
CN115023578A (en) * 2020-01-13 2022-09-06 酷乐屏幕公司 Intelligent movable closed system for cooling cabinet
WO2021196855A1 (en) * 2020-04-02 2021-10-07 青岛海尔电冰箱有限公司 Refrigerator, and display control method for transparent screen
CN113494799A (en) * 2020-04-02 2021-10-12 青岛海尔电冰箱有限公司 Refrigerator, display control method of transparent screen and storage medium

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
CN106574816B (en) 2019-11-26
WO2016021751A1 (en) 2016-02-11

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
CN106574816A (en) Refrigerator including transparent display and control method therefor
CN109074819A (en) Preferred control method based on operation-sound multi-mode command and the electronic equipment using it
US10025388B2 (en) Touchless human machine interface
CN109634415B (en) It is a kind of for controlling the gesture identification control method of analog quantity
US11302037B2 (en) Electronic device for adaptively altering information display area and operation method thereof
KR20100138602A (en) Apparatus and method for a real-time extraction of target's multiple hands information
CN107704085A (en) A kind of detection method and household electrical appliance, storage medium
WO2017161665A1 (en) Image recognition method, apparatus and device, and nonvolatile computer storage medium
WO2017113794A1 (en) Gesture recognition method, control method and apparatus, and wrist-type device
CN109814717A (en) A kind of home equipment control method, device, control equipment and readable storage medium storing program for executing
CN107278301A (en) A kind of method and device for aiding in user to look for something
CN107037736A (en) Inter-linked controlling method, infrared inductor and the intelligent gateway of intelligent domestic system
CN105955632A (en) Horizontal and vertical screen rotation control method and device for handheld equipment
CN104238752A (en) Information processing method and first wearable equipment
CN108937808A (en) Dish-washing machine gate control method, dish-washing machine and computer readable storage medium
CN102929444A (en) Man-machine interaction method and device
CN100356777C (en) Controller used for superposing multi-pattern signal on video signal and method thereof
CN107450717A (en) A kind of information processing method and Wearable
JP5722230B2 (en) Operation control device, operation control method, and input device
CN106022247B (en) Display device and method
CN107255391A (en) A kind of refrigerator and its method for opening door of refrigerator
CN104615984A (en) User task-based gesture identification method
JP5558899B2 (en) Information processing apparatus, processing method thereof, and program
CN109298818A (en) A kind of method, mobile terminal and computer readable storage medium that window is adjusted
CN206906983U (en) Augmented reality equipment

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PB01 Publication
PB01 Publication
SE01 Entry into force of request for substantive examination
SE01 Entry into force of request for substantive examination
GR01 Patent grant
GR01 Patent grant