EP3306240A1 - Refrigeration and/or freezer device - Google Patents

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EP3306240A1
EP3306240A1 EP17195162.7A EP17195162A EP3306240A1 EP 3306240 A1 EP3306240 A1 EP 3306240A1 EP 17195162 A EP17195162 A EP 17195162A EP 3306240 A1 EP3306240 A1 EP 3306240A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
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  • the invention relates to a refrigerator and / or freezer with at least one communication module and at least one hardware module.
  • Cooling and / or freezing appliances known from the prior art have additional or suppliable hardware components, such as, for example, camera modules or microphone modules, which may be arranged inside the refrigerator and / or freezer, for example.
  • additional or suppliable hardware components such as, for example, camera modules or microphone modules, which may be arranged inside the refrigerator and / or freezer, for example.
  • Camera modules can be used, for example, to photograph the interior of the refrigerator and / or freezer or film and thereby provide the user information about the contents of the refrigerator and / or freezer without the cooling and / or freezer must be opened for this purpose and appropriate cooling losses occur.
  • images or films of the interior of the refrigerator and / or freezer can be displayed on the communication module or a different display, for example on the refrigerator and / or freezer.
  • the known hardware components are dependent on a power supply through the power section of the corresponding refrigerator and / or freezer and usually transmit their data wired to a communication module or other device of the refrigerator and / or freezer.
  • a communication module or other device of the refrigerator and / or freezer For the integration of appropriate hardware components structural changes to the housing or other components of the refrigerator and / or freezer and / or in the cable routing of the refrigerator and / or freezer must be made. This entails a disadvantageous overhead in the implementation of corresponding hardware modules.
  • hardware modules which have no physical connection to a communication module provided on the refrigerator and / or freezer and instead communicate directly, for example by radio transmission, with a terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet.
  • Such hardware modules are known to be designed as scale mats or weighing mats for measuring the weight of products placed on them or objects in the refrigerator.
  • a refrigerator and / or freezer is provided with at least one communication module and at least one hardware module, wherein the communication module for connecting the hardware module is formed with a server and wherein the hardware module is an optical module or an optical component, an acoustic module or an acoustic or an audio components and / or another sensor module is
  • additional hardware modules can be integrated into the refrigerator and / or freezer or to the refrigerator and / or freezer, which extend the technical functional scope of the refrigerator and / or freezer.
  • Such hardware modules can be, for example, optical components, such as a particularly preferred camera module, audio components, such as a particularly preferred microphone module or loudspeaker module, or sensor modules for acquiring environmental parameters or other parameters of the cooling and / or or freezer.
  • the sensor module may be, for example, a particular biochemical sensor for measuring microorganisms in the refrigerator and / or freezer.
  • the sensor may be designed to measure a particular increased bacterial load and / or a particular increased CO 2 value within the refrigerator and / or freezer or within a range of the refrigerator and / or freezer.
  • a plurality of different and / or similar hardware modules can also be connected to the server by means of the communication module.
  • the hardware modules need not be arranged on the refrigerator and / or freezer, but may also be spaced therefrom, for example, in a storage chamber spaced from the refrigerator and / or freezer and thus physically separated from the refrigerator and / or freezer.
  • a radio connection may be meant, in particular for data transmission.
  • connection of the hardware modules to the server allows a data transfer between the connected components, which increases the functionality of the hardware modules and thus of the refrigerator and / or freezer. It may be provided, for example, that the data recorded by means of the hardware modules is compared with data stored on the server and based on this comparison proposals are made to the user about products that match his consumption profile.
  • warnings on certain products stored on the server are transmitted to the user when it is determined by means of a hardware module that contaminated or otherwise hazardous products are stored in the refrigerator and / or freezer.
  • an individually expandable networking solution in which different hardware modules can be combined or combined as desired.
  • the hardware modules allow a user to use digital offerings that can be controlled via the communication module and / or downloaded from the server.
  • the modular design makes it easier to add new functionalities to an existing refrigerator and / or freezer without having to make design changes.
  • the communication module and / or the at least one hardware module has a power supply independent of the refrigerator and / or freezer.
  • the corresponding components can thus be self-sufficient and have their own power supply. They are therefore not dependent on a power supply through the refrigerator and / or freezer and can therefore be used flexibly.
  • the at least one hardware module comprises at least one device for fastening, in particular for clipping, latching or hanging on components and / or for parking on components of the refrigerator and / or freezer.
  • the term components may also mean a single component of the refrigerator and / or freezer, such as a storage compartment, a glass shelf, an extract or a wall.
  • An assembly of autarkic hardware components in or on the refrigerator and / or freezer or in its vicinity can thus be done, for example, to the glass shelves and / or fan systems in particular on the inside of the refrigerator and / or freezer by an example, easily detachable connection.
  • the at least one hardware module communicates with the communication module via a radio connection, in particular via a Bluetooth connection.
  • the communication or data transmission of the image and audio files of the supplementary hardware components or hardware modules with the communication module can also take place via a different established radio standard than Bluetooth.
  • the at least one hardware module communicates directly via WLAN via the Internet.
  • the hardware module can be connected, for example by means of WLAN, to a router, which in turn communicates with the Internet.
  • data acquired by the at least one hardware module can be transmitted to the server via the communication module.
  • the data, which are detected by the hardware modules transmitted to the communication module, which transmits the data for further analysis and evaluation to connected cloud or server services.
  • the communication module and / or the hardware module are retrofittable modules. This may mean that the modules can be retrofitted to an existing refrigerator and / or freezer, without this constructive changes to the refrigerator and / or freezer or other extensive work must be performed.
  • the retrofittable modules may further comprise a completely separate from the refrigerator and / or freezer power supply, which further simplifies a corresponding retrofitting.
  • the invention is further directed to the use of a communication module for a refrigerator and / or freezer according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the communication module for connecting a hardware module of the refrigerator and / or freezer is formed with a server.
  • the retrofittable communication module can be provided in the area of existing refrigerators and / or freezers and connected to corresponding, likewise retrofittable hardware modules.
  • retrofittable communication module can be provided in the area of existing refrigerators and / or freezers and connected to corresponding, likewise retrofittable hardware modules.
  • the communication module can be designed to be self-sufficient, so that it can be operated independently of the refrigerator and / or freezer and can be installed without appropriate retrofit.
  • the invention also relates to the use of a hardware module for connection to a communication module of a refrigerator and / or freezer according to one of claims 1-9.
  • the hardware module may include a separate from the refrigerator and / or freezer power supply, so that retrofitting or supplementing the hardware module to an existing refrigerator and / or freezer can be carried out very easily and individually.
  • FIG. 1 explained exemplary embodiment explained.
  • the single figure shows a refrigerator and / or freezer 1, to which a communication module 2 for connecting hardware modules 3 of the refrigerator and / or freezer is set up with a server 4.
  • the communication module 2 can be connected, for example via a plug-in shaft with other components of the refrigerator and / or freezer 1.
  • camera modules, microphone and / or loudspeaker modules or other sensor modules come into consideration as hardware modules 3.
  • the communication module 2 can also be integrated within a hardware module 3, wherein it is conceivable that a hardware module 3 embodied as a camera module comprises a corresponding communication module 2 for connecting to an external server 4 according to the invention.
  • the camera module may be divided into two, wherein a part of the camera module outside the refrigerator and / or freezer can be arranged and a part of the camera module can be arranged within the refrigerator and / or freezer.
  • the internally arranged part can in this case have a camera which is set up for taking or photographing and / or filming the interior, while the part arranged on the outside can be coupled to a power supply which is separate from the refrigerator and / or freezer.
  • the camera module or hardware module can thus be combined with the communication module, whereby the power supply of the arranged in the refrigerator and / or freezer hardware module is simplified.
  • the refrigerator and / or freezer can also be easily expanded with new functionalities that have become available only after the preparation of the refrigerator and / or freezer. For this purpose, only corresponding hardware modules must be coupled with the already existing communication module, without the need to replace the entire refrigerator and / or freezer. Alternatively or additionally, corresponding functionalities can be obtained and used by the server via the communication module.
  • the refrigerator and / or freezer according to the invention also allows the user to create even additional functionalities by making programs or hardware that can be operated via the interface of the communication module with the refrigerator and / or freezer.
  • the user by means of the refrigerator and / or freezer according to the invention, the contents of the refrigerator and / or freezer or actual states and target states of the contents of the refrigerator and / or freezer to the server accessing systems communicates, and thereby at least partially automated storage management of the refrigerator and / or freezer is introduced.
  • automatic shopping lists can be created and / or service providers can access the data of the refrigerator and / or freezer and, depending on the wishes of the user, perform automated ordering or delivery operations for filling the refrigerator and / or freezer with required articles.
  • the hardware modules 3 can be arranged on or in the refrigerator and / or freezer 1 and, for example, comprise its own power supply, which is independent of the power supply of the refrigerator and / or freezer 1.
  • the hardware modules 3, for example, via a Bluetooth connection with the Communication module 2 and / or communicate with each other.
  • the data acquired by the hardware modules 3 can be transmitted via the communication module 2 to the server 4, or to a cloud service, where, for example, image and / or voice analyzes or other analyzes of the acquired data can be performed.
  • the collected or related data may be communicated from the communication module 2 and / or from the server 4 to an example portable playback device such as a tablet computer or a smartphone 5 where the user may be presented with an evaluation of the collected data , For example, it can be displayed a shopping list, which is created from the inventively detectable data and possibly his shopping needs. It is displayed to the user that or whether and which items or products that are to be provided, for example, in a minimum amount within the refrigerator and / or freezer 1, missing and therefore need to be re-stored or purchased.
  • a user can also transmit by voice information to the communication module 2 or via the communication module 2 to the server 4 and, for example, information on the operation and / or content of the cooling and / or or freezer 1 transmit.
  • the customer or a user of the refrigerator and / or freezer 1 can fill or create a shopping list by means of voice input via a Bluetooth microphone 3.
  • a voice analysis recognizes the product or the object mentioned by the user and compares in the current shopping list whether this product already exists.
  • the content of the refrigerator and / or freezer 1 is detected by cameras, which transmit the data via Bluetooth to the communication module 2. This transmits the image data to a cloud service for image recognition. Here the products are recognized and classified. The detected products are displayed to the customer in an inventory list on a mobile application such as the smartphone 5.
  • a biochemical sensor for measuring microorganisms in the BioFresh compartment of a refrigerator and / or freezer 1 measures an increased bacterial load or an increased CO 2 value.
  • the customer or the user is signaled that his vegetables are spoiling soon.
  • the corresponding vegetables are added to the shopping list management.
  • a Bluetooth speaker in the customer's kitchen the next time the refrigerator and / or freezer 1 is opened it outputs a voice message spoiling the vegetables in the BioFresh compartment.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät (1) mit wenigstens einem Kommunikationsmodul (2) und wenigstens einem Hardware-Modul (3), wobei das Kommunikationsmodul (2) zur Verbindung des Hardware-Moduls (3) mit einem insbesondere externen Server (4) ausgebildet ist, und wobei das Hardware-Modul (3) ein optisches Modul, ein akustisches Modul und/oder ein sonstiges Sensor-Modul ist.The invention relates to a refrigerator and / or freezer (1) having at least one communication module (2) and at least one hardware module (3), wherein the communication module (2) for connecting the hardware module (3) with a particular external server (4) is formed, and wherein the hardware module (3) is an optical module, an acoustic module and / or another sensor module.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät mit wenigstens einem Kom-munikationsmodul und wenigstens einem Hardware-Modul.The invention relates to a refrigerator and / or freezer with at least one communication module and at least one hardware module.

Aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräte weisen zusätzliche oder ergänzbare Hardware-Komponenten wie beispielsweise Kamera-Module oder Mikrofon-Module auf, die zum Beispiel im Inneren des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät angeordnet sein können.Cooling and / or freezing appliances known from the prior art have additional or suppliable hardware components, such as, for example, camera modules or microphone modules, which may be arranged inside the refrigerator and / or freezer, for example.

Kamera-Module können dabei beispielsweise dazu genutzt werden, den Innenraum des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts zu fotografieren bzw. zu filmen und dem Nutzer dadurch Information über den Inhalt des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät bereitstellen zu können, ohne dass das Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät hierzu geöffnet werden muss und entsprechende Kälteverluste auftreten. Dazu können Bilder oder Filme des Innenraums des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts auf dem Kommunikationsmodul oder einer davon unterschiedlichen Anzeige beispielsweise am Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät angezeigt werden.Camera modules can be used, for example, to photograph the interior of the refrigerator and / or freezer or film and thereby provide the user information about the contents of the refrigerator and / or freezer without the cooling and / or freezer must be opened for this purpose and appropriate cooling losses occur. For this purpose, images or films of the interior of the refrigerator and / or freezer can be displayed on the communication module or a different display, for example on the refrigerator and / or freezer.

Die bekannten Hardware-Komponenten sind jedoch auf einer Stromversorgung durch das Leistungsteil des entsprechenden Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts angewiesen und übertragen ihre Daten üblicherweise kabelgebunden zu einem Kommunikationsmodul oder einer sonstigen Einrichtung des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts. Für die Integration entsprechender Hardware-Komponenten müssen bauliche Veränderungen am Gehäuse oder an sonstigen Komponenten des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts und/oder in der Kabelführung des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts vorgenommen werden. Dies bringt einen nachteiligen Mehraufwand bei der Implementierung entsprechender Hardware-Module mit sich.However, the known hardware components are dependent on a power supply through the power section of the corresponding refrigerator and / or freezer and usually transmit their data wired to a communication module or other device of the refrigerator and / or freezer. For the integration of appropriate hardware components structural changes to the housing or other components of the refrigerator and / or freezer and / or in the cable routing of the refrigerator and / or freezer must be made. This entails a disadvantageous overhead in the implementation of corresponding hardware modules.

Es sind ferner Hardware-Module bekannt, die keine physische Verbindung zu einem am Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät vorgesehenen Kommunikationsmodul aufweisen und stattdessen direkt, beispielsweise per Funkübertragung mit einem Endgerät wie beispielsweise einem Smartphone oder einem Tablet kommunizieren. Derartige Hardware-Module sind bekannterweise als Waagenmatten bzw. Wiegematten zur Messung des Gewichts der auf ihr platzierten Produkte bzw. Gegenstände im Kühlgerät ausgebildet.Furthermore, hardware modules are known which have no physical connection to a communication module provided on the refrigerator and / or freezer and instead communicate directly, for example by radio transmission, with a terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet. Such hardware modules are known to be designed as scale mats or weighing mats for measuring the weight of products placed on them or objects in the refrigerator.

Die bei den bekannten Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräten auftretenden Nachteile sind somit die Notwendigkeit eines Hardwareumbaus des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts sowie die Verlegung bzw. Positionierung von ggf. störenden Leitungen zwischen den Hardware-Modulen und sonstigen Komponenten. Es ist auch bisher nicht möglich, die von dem Hardware-Modul erfassten Daten für eine bessere Analyse der Daten und zum Ermöglichen zusätzlicher Anwendungen an einen externen Server zu übermitteln. Es ist daher Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein verbessertes Kühl-und/oder Gefriergerät bereit zu stellen, bei dem zusätzliche Hardware-Module besonders einfach an dem Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät und innerhalb eines Datennetzwerks integriert werden können.The disadvantages associated with the known refrigerators and / or freezers are thus the need for a hardware conversion of the refrigerator and / or freezer and the laying or positioning of possibly interfering lines between the hardware modules and other components. Also, it has not been possible to transmit the data collected by the hardware module to a remote server for better analysis of the data and for enabling additional applications. It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an improved refrigerator and / or freezer, in which additional hardware modules can be particularly easily integrated on the refrigerator and / or freezer and within a data network.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch ein Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a refrigerator and / or freezer with the features of claim 1.

Vorteilhafte Ausbildungen sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche. Demnach ist eine Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät mit wenigstens einem Kommunikationsmodul und wenigstens einem Hardware-Modul vorgesehen, wobei das Kommunikationsmodul zur Verbindung des Hardware-Moduls mit einem Server ausgebildet ist und wobei das Hardware-Modul ein optisches Modul bzw. eine optische Komponente, ein akustisches Modul bzw. eine akustische oder eine Audio-Komponenten und/oder ein sonstiges Sensor-Modul istAdvantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims. Accordingly, a refrigerator and / or freezer is provided with at least one communication module and at least one hardware module, wherein the communication module for connecting the hardware module is formed with a server and wherein the hardware module is an optical module or an optical component, an acoustic module or an acoustic or an audio components and / or another sensor module is

Mittels des Kommunikationsmoduls können insbesondere nach dessen erfolgreicher Inbetriebnahme oder Installation ergänzende Hardware-Module in das Kühl-und/oder Gefriergerät oder an dem Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät integriert werden, die den technischen Funktionsumfang des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts erweitern. Solche Hardware-Module können beispielsweise optische Komponenten, wie ein besonders bevorzugtes Kamera-Modul, Audio-Komponenten, wie ein besonders bevorzugtes Mikrofon-Modul oder Lautsprecher-Modul sein oder auch Sensor-Module zur Erfassung von Umgebungsparametern oder sonstigen Parametern des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts.By means of the communication module, in particular after its successful startup or installation, additional hardware modules can be integrated into the refrigerator and / or freezer or to the refrigerator and / or freezer, which extend the technical functional scope of the refrigerator and / or freezer. Such hardware modules can be, for example, optical components, such as a particularly preferred camera module, audio components, such as a particularly preferred microphone module or loudspeaker module, or sensor modules for acquiring environmental parameters or other parameters of the cooling and / or or freezer.

Bei dem Sensormodul kann es sich zum Beispiel um einen insbesondere biochemischen Sensor zu Messung von Mikroorganismen im Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät handeln. Der Sensor kann dazu ausgebildet sein, eine insbesondere erhöhte bakterielle Belastung und/oder einen insbesondere erhöhten C02-Wert innerhalb des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts oder innerhalb eines Bereichs des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts zu messen.The sensor module may be, for example, a particular biochemical sensor for measuring microorganisms in the refrigerator and / or freezer. The sensor may be designed to measure a particular increased bacterial load and / or a particular increased CO 2 value within the refrigerator and / or freezer or within a range of the refrigerator and / or freezer.

Es kann auch eine Mehrzahl unterschiedlicher und/oder gleichartiger Hardware-Module mittels des Kommunikationsmoduls mit dem Server verbunden werden. Die Hardware-Module müssen hierzu nicht am Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät angeordnet sein, sondern können auch davon beabstandet beispielsweise in einer vom Kühl-und/oder Gefriergerät beabstandeten Vorratskammer angeordnet sein und damit physisch vom Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät getrennt sein. Mit der Verbindung zwischen den Hardware-Modulen und dem Server muss keine physische sondern es kann alternativ oder zusätzlich beispielsweise eine Funkverbindung insbesondere zur Datenübertragung gemeint sein.A plurality of different and / or similar hardware modules can also be connected to the server by means of the communication module. For this purpose, the hardware modules need not be arranged on the refrigerator and / or freezer, but may also be spaced therefrom, for example, in a storage chamber spaced from the refrigerator and / or freezer and thus physically separated from the refrigerator and / or freezer. With the connection between the hardware modules and the server must be no physical but it Alternatively or additionally, for example, a radio connection may be meant, in particular for data transmission.

Die Verbindung der Hardware-Module mit dem Server ermöglicht einen Datentransfer zwischen den verbundenen Komponenten, welcher die Funktionalität der Hardware-Module und damit des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts steigert. Es kann beispielsweise vorgesehen sein, dass die mittels der Hardware-Module erfassten Daten mit auf dem Server hinterlegten Daten abgeglichen werden und dem Nutzer auf Grundlage dieses Abgleichs Vorschläge über Produkte unterbreitet werden, die zu seinem Verbrauchsprofil passen.The connection of the hardware modules to the server allows a data transfer between the connected components, which increases the functionality of the hardware modules and thus of the refrigerator and / or freezer. It may be provided, for example, that the data recorded by means of the hardware modules is compared with data stored on the server and based on this comparison proposals are made to the user about products that match his consumption profile.

Es ist auch denkbar, dass beispielsweise auf dem Server hinterlegte Warnungen zu bestimmten Produkten an den Nutzer übermittelt werden, wenn mittels eines Hardware-Moduls festgestellt wird, dass kontaminierte oder sonst gesundheitsgefährdende Produkte im Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät gelagert sind.It is also conceivable that, for example, warnings on certain products stored on the server are transmitted to the user when it is determined by means of a hardware module that contaminated or otherwise hazardous products are stored in the refrigerator and / or freezer.

Erfindungsgemäß wird eine individuell erweiterbare Vernetzungslösung bereitgestellt, bei der unterschiedlich Hardware-Module je nach Wunsch zusammengestellt bzw. kombiniert werden können. Hierzu ist es erfindungsgemäß nicht notwendig, technische oder konstruktive Eingriffe an einem bestehenden Kühl- und/oder gefriergerät vorzunehmen. Durch die Hardware-Module kann ein Nutzer digitale Angebote nutzen, die über das Kommunikationsmodul gesteuert und/oder von dem Server heruntergeladen werden können. Der modulare Aufbau erleichtert es hierbei, neue Funktionalitäten zu einem bestehenden Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät hinzuzufügen, ohne hierzu konstruktive Änderungen durchführen zu müssen.According to the invention, an individually expandable networking solution is provided in which different hardware modules can be combined or combined as desired. For this purpose, it is according to the invention not necessary to make technical or constructive interventions on an existing refrigerator and / or freezer. The hardware modules allow a user to use digital offerings that can be controlled via the communication module and / or downloaded from the server. The modular design makes it easier to add new functionalities to an existing refrigerator and / or freezer without having to make design changes.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführung ist denkbar, dass das Kommunikationsmodul und/oder das wenigstens ein Hardware-Modul eine vom Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät unabhängige Stromversorgung aufweist. Die entsprechenden Komponenten können somit autark sein und über eine eigene Stromversorgung verfügen. Sie sind daher nicht auf eine Stromversorgung durch das Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät angewiesen und können damit flexibel eingesetzt werden.In a preferred embodiment, it is conceivable that the communication module and / or the at least one hardware module has a power supply independent of the refrigerator and / or freezer. The corresponding components can thus be self-sufficient and have their own power supply. They are therefore not dependent on a power supply through the refrigerator and / or freezer and can therefore be used flexibly.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführung ist denkbar, dass das wenigstens eine Hardware-Modul wenigstens eine Einrichtung zum Befestigen, insbesondere zum Anklippen, Verrasten oder Aufhängen an Komponenten und/oder zum Abstellen auf Komponenten des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts umfasst. Mit dem Begriff der Komponenten kann vorliegend auch eine einzelne Komponente des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts gemeint sein, wie beispielsweise ein Ablagefach, eine Glasablage, ein Auszug oder eine Wandung. Eine Montage der autarken Hardware-Komponenten im oder am Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät oder auch in dessen Nähe kann somit beispielsweise an den Glasablagen und/oder Fächersystemen insbesondere an der Innenseite des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts durch eine beispielsweise einfach lösbare Verbindung erfolgen.In a further preferred embodiment, it is conceivable that the at least one hardware module comprises at least one device for fastening, in particular for clipping, latching or hanging on components and / or for parking on components of the refrigerator and / or freezer. In the present case, the term components may also mean a single component of the refrigerator and / or freezer, such as a storage compartment, a glass shelf, an extract or a wall. An assembly of autarkic hardware components in or on the refrigerator and / or freezer or in its vicinity can thus be done, for example, to the glass shelves and / or fan systems in particular on the inside of the refrigerator and / or freezer by an example, easily detachable connection.

Damit ist eine vorteilhaft freie bzw. flexible Positionierung der Hardware-Komponenten bzw. Hardware-Module durch einen Nutzer des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts möglich. Es sind ferner vorteilhafterweise keine baulichen Anpassungen am Gehäuse des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts oder an weiteren Komponenten des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts nötig.For an advantageous free or flexible positioning of the hardware components or hardware modules by a user of the refrigerator and / or freezer is possible. There are also advantageously no structural adjustments to the housing of the refrigerator and / or freezer or other components of the refrigerator and / or freezer necessary.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführung ist denkbar, dass das wenigstens eine Hardware-Modul über eine Funkverbindung, insbesondere über eine Bluetooth-Verbindung, mit dem Kommunikationsmodul kommuniziert. Die Kommunikation bzw. Datenübertragung der Bild- und Audiodateien der ergänzenden Hardware-Komponenten bzw. Hardware-Module mit dem Kommunikationsmodul kann dabei auch über einen anderen etablierten Funkstandard als Bluetooth erfolgen.In a further preferred embodiment, it is conceivable that the at least one hardware module communicates with the communication module via a radio connection, in particular via a Bluetooth connection. The communication or data transmission of the image and audio files of the supplementary hardware components or hardware modules with the communication module can also take place via a different established radio standard than Bluetooth.

Denkbar ist es, dass das wenigstens eine Hardware-Modul direkt mittels WLAN über das Internet kommuniziert. Das Hardware-Modul kann beispielsweise mittels WLAN mit einem Router verbunden sein, der seinerseits mit dem Internet kommuniziert.It is conceivable that the at least one hardware module communicates directly via WLAN via the Internet. The hardware module can be connected, for example by means of WLAN, to a router, which in turn communicates with the Internet.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführung ist denkbar, dass von dem wenigstens einen Hardware-Modul erfasste Daten über das Kommunikationsmodul an den Server übertragbar sind. Damit werden die Daten, die durch die Hardware-Module erfasst werden, an das Kommunikationsmodul übertragen, welches die Daten zur weiteren Analyse und Auswertung an angebundene Cloud- oder Server-Dienste überträgt.In a further preferred embodiment, it is conceivable that data acquired by the at least one hardware module can be transmitted to the server via the communication module. Thus, the data, which are detected by the hardware modules, transmitted to the communication module, which transmits the data for further analysis and evaluation to connected cloud or server services.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführung kann ferner vorgesehen sein, dass das Kommunikationsmodul und/oder das Hardware-Modul nachrüstbare Module sind. Hiermit kann gemeint sein, dass die Module nachträglich an einem bereits bestehenden Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät vorgesehen werden können, ohne dass hierzu konstruktive Änderungen an dem Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät oder sonstige umfangreiche Arbeiten durchgeführt werden müssen. Die nachrüstbaren Module können ferner eine vom Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät gänzlich getrennte Energieversorgung aufweisen, was ein entsprechendes Nachrüsten weiter vereinfacht.In a further preferred embodiment, it may further be provided that the communication module and / or the hardware module are retrofittable modules. This may mean that the modules can be retrofitted to an existing refrigerator and / or freezer, without this constructive changes to the refrigerator and / or freezer or other extensive work must be performed. The retrofittable modules may further comprise a completely separate from the refrigerator and / or freezer power supply, which further simplifies a corresponding retrofitting.

Die Erfindung ist ferner auf die Verwendung eines Kommunikationsmoduls für ein Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1-9 gerichtet, wobei das Kommunikationsmodul zur Verbindung eines Hardware-Moduls des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts mit einem Server ausgebildet ist.The invention is further directed to the use of a communication module for a refrigerator and / or freezer according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the communication module for connecting a hardware module of the refrigerator and / or freezer is formed with a server.

Das nachrüstbare Kommunikationsmodul kann im Bereich von bestehenden Kühl-und/oder Gefriergeräten bereitgestellt werden und mit entsprechenden, ebenfalls nachrüstbaren Hardware-Modulen verbunden werden. Somit ist es möglich, bereits bestehende Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräte einfach mit zusätzlichen Hardware-Modulen erfindungsgemäß nach- bzw. aufzurüsten.The retrofittable communication module can be provided in the area of existing refrigerators and / or freezers and connected to corresponding, likewise retrofittable hardware modules. Thus, it is possible to retrofit or upgrade already existing refrigerators and / or freezers according to the invention with additional hardware modules.

Das Kommunikationsmodul kann hierbei autark ausgeführt sein, so dass es unabhängig von dem Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät betrieben werden kann und ohne entsprechenden Nachrüstaufwand installiert werden kann.The communication module can be designed to be self-sufficient, so that it can be operated independently of the refrigerator and / or freezer and can be installed without appropriate retrofit.

Die Erfindung betrifft auch die Verwendung eines Hardware-Moduls zur Verbindung mit einem Kommunikationsmodul eines Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts nach einem der Ansprüche 1-9. Das Hardware-Modul kann eine vom Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät unabhängige Stromversorgung umfassen, so dass ein Nachrüsten bzw. Ergänzen des Hardware-Moduls an einen bestehendes Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät besonders einfach und individuell durchgeführt werden kann.The invention also relates to the use of a hardware module for connection to a communication module of a refrigerator and / or freezer according to one of claims 1-9. The hardware module may include a separate from the refrigerator and / or freezer power supply, so that retrofitting or supplementing the hardware module to an existing refrigerator and / or freezer can be carried out very easily and individually.

Weitere Einzelheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung sind anhand der in der einzelnen Figur 1 beispielhaft gezeigten Ausführung erläutert.Further details and advantages of the invention are given in the individual FIG. 1 explained exemplary embodiment explained.

Die einzelne Figur zeigt dabei ein Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät 1, an welchem ein Kommunikationsmodul 2 zur Verbindung von Hardware-Modulen 3 des Kühl-und/oder Gefriergeräts mit einem Server 4 eingerichtet ist. Das Kommunikationsmodul 2 kann beispielsweise über einen Steckschacht mit weiteren Komponenten des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts 1 verbunden sein. Als Hardware-Module 3 kommen hierbei beispielsweise Kamera-Module, Mikrofon- und/oder Lautsprecher-Module oder sonstige Sensor-Module in Frage.The single figure shows a refrigerator and / or freezer 1, to which a communication module 2 for connecting hardware modules 3 of the refrigerator and / or freezer is set up with a server 4. The communication module 2 can be connected, for example via a plug-in shaft with other components of the refrigerator and / or freezer 1. In this case, for example, camera modules, microphone and / or loudspeaker modules or other sensor modules come into consideration as hardware modules 3.

Das Kommunikationsmodul 2 kann auch innerhalb eines Hardware-Moduls 3 integriert sein, wobei es denkbar ist, dass ein als Kamera-Modul ausgebildetes Hardware-Modul 3 ein entsprechendes Kommunikationsmodul 2 zur erfindungsgemäßen Anbindung mit einem externen Server 4 umfasst. Das Kamera-Modul kann zweigeteilt sein, wobei ein Teil des Kamera-Moduls außerhalb des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts anordenbar ist und ein Teil des Kamera-Moduls innerhalb des Kühl-und/oder Gefriergeräts anordenbar ist. Der innen angeordnete Teil kann hierbei eine Kamera aufweisen, die zum Aufnehmen bzw. Fotografieren und/oder Filmen des Innenraums eingerichtet ist, während der außen angeordnete Teil mit einer von dem Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät getrennten Stromversorgung koppelbar ist. Das Kamera-Modul bzw. Hardware-Modul kann somit kombiniert mit dem Kommunikationsmodul ausgebildet sein, wodurch die Energieversorgung des im Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät angeordneten Hardware-Moduls vereinfacht ist.The communication module 2 can also be integrated within a hardware module 3, wherein it is conceivable that a hardware module 3 embodied as a camera module comprises a corresponding communication module 2 for connecting to an external server 4 according to the invention. The camera module may be divided into two, wherein a part of the camera module outside the refrigerator and / or freezer can be arranged and a part of the camera module can be arranged within the refrigerator and / or freezer. The internally arranged part can in this case have a camera which is set up for taking or photographing and / or filming the interior, while the part arranged on the outside can be coupled to a power supply which is separate from the refrigerator and / or freezer. The camera module or hardware module can thus be combined with the communication module, whereby the power supply of the arranged in the refrigerator and / or freezer hardware module is simplified.

Das Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät kann auch besonders einfach mit neuen Funktionalitäten individuell erweitert werden, die erst nach Herstellung des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts verfügbar geworden sind. Hierzu müssen lediglich entsprechende Hardware-Module mit dem bereits vorhandenen Kommunikationsmodul gekoppelt werden, ohne das hierfür das komplette Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät ausgewechselt werden muss. Alternativ oder zusätzlich können entsprechende Funktionalitäten über das Kommunikationsmodul vom Server bezogen und genutzt werden. Das erfindungsgemäße Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät ermöglicht es dem Nutzer ferner, selbst zusätzliche Funktionalitäten zu erschaffen, indem er Programme oder Hardware herstellt, die über die Schnittstelle des Kommunikationsmoduls mit dem Kühl-und/oder Gefriergerät betrieben werden können.The refrigerator and / or freezer can also be easily expanded with new functionalities that have become available only after the preparation of the refrigerator and / or freezer. For this purpose, only corresponding hardware modules must be coupled with the already existing communication module, without the need to replace the entire refrigerator and / or freezer. Alternatively or additionally, corresponding functionalities can be obtained and used by the server via the communication module. The refrigerator and / or freezer according to the invention also allows the user to create even additional functionalities by making programs or hardware that can be operated via the interface of the communication module with the refrigerator and / or freezer.

Es ist denkbar, dass entsprechende vom Nutzer geschaffene Funktionalitäten bzw. Hardware oder Programme über das Kommunikationsmodul an den Server übertragen bzw. kommuniziert werden und dort beispielsweise den Nutzern anderer erfindungsgemäßer Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräte mitgeteilt bzw. zur Verfügung gestellt und/oder verkauft werden.It is conceivable that corresponding functionalities or hardware or programs created by the user are transmitted or communicated to the server via the communication module, where they are communicated or made available and / or sold to users of other refrigerators and / or freezers according to the invention ,

Beispielsweise ist es denkbar, dass der Nutzer mittels des erfindungsgemäßen Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts den Inhalt des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts bzw. Ist-Zustände und Soll-Zustände des Inhalts des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts an auf den Server zugreifende Systeme kommuniziert, und hierdurch ein zumindest teilweise automatisiertes Lagermanagement des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts eingeführt wird. Hierbei können automatische Einkaufslisten erstellt werden und/oder Dienstleister auf die Daten des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts zugreifen und je nach Wunsch des Nutzers automatisierte Bestell- bzw. Liefervorgänge zum Befüllen des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts mit benötigten Artikeln durchführen.For example, it is conceivable that the user by means of the refrigerator and / or freezer according to the invention, the contents of the refrigerator and / or freezer or actual states and target states of the contents of the refrigerator and / or freezer to the server accessing systems communicates, and thereby at least partially automated storage management of the refrigerator and / or freezer is introduced. In this case, automatic shopping lists can be created and / or service providers can access the data of the refrigerator and / or freezer and, depending on the wishes of the user, perform automated ordering or delivery operations for filling the refrigerator and / or freezer with required articles.

Die Hardware-Module 3 können an oder im Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät 1 angeordnet sein und beispielsweise eine eigene Stromversorgung umfassen, welche unabhängig von der Stromversorgung des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts 1 ist. Die Hardware-Module 3 können beispielsweise über eine Bluetooth-Verbindung mit dem Kommunikationsmodul 2 und/oder miteinander kommunizieren. Die von den Hardware-Modulen 3 erfassten Daten können über das Kommunikationsmodul 2 an den Server 4, bzw. an einen Cloud-Dienst übermittelt werden, wo beispielsweise Bild-und/oder Sprachanalysen oder sonstige Analysen der erfassten Daten durchgeführt werden können.The hardware modules 3 can be arranged on or in the refrigerator and / or freezer 1 and, for example, comprise its own power supply, which is independent of the power supply of the refrigerator and / or freezer 1. The hardware modules 3, for example, via a Bluetooth connection with the Communication module 2 and / or communicate with each other. The data acquired by the hardware modules 3 can be transmitted via the communication module 2 to the server 4, or to a cloud service, where, for example, image and / or voice analyzes or other analyzes of the acquired data can be performed.

Die erfassten oder damit in Bezug stehende Daten können von dem Kommunikationsmodul 2 und/oder von dem Server 4 an ein beispielsweise tragbares Wiedergabegerät wie zum Beispiel einen Tablet-Computer oder ein Smartphone 5 übermittelt werden, wo dem Benutzer eine Auswertung der gesammelten Daten angezeigt werden kann. Beispielsweise kann ihm eine Einkaufsliste angezeigt werden, die aus den erfindungsgemäß erfassbaren Daten sowie ggf. seinen Einkaufswünschen erstellt wird. Es wird dem Benutzer angezeigt, dass bzw. ob und welche Gegenstände bzw. Produkte, die zum Beispiel in einer Mindestmenge innerhalb des Kühl-und/oder Gefriergeräts 1 vorgesehen sein sollen, fehlen und daher neu eingelagert bzw. eingekauft werden müssen. Über ein Mikrofon-Modul 3 und/oder ein Lautsprecher-Modul 3 kann ein Benutzer ferner per Sprachinformationen mit dem Kommunikationsmodul 2 bzw. über das Kommunikationsmodul 2 mit dem Server 4 übertragen und beispielsweise Informationen zum Betrieb und/oder zum Inhalt des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts 1 übermitteln.The collected or related data may be communicated from the communication module 2 and / or from the server 4 to an example portable playback device such as a tablet computer or a smartphone 5 where the user may be presented with an evaluation of the collected data , For example, it can be displayed a shopping list, which is created from the inventively detectable data and possibly his shopping needs. It is displayed to the user that or whether and which items or products that are to be provided, for example, in a minimum amount within the refrigerator and / or freezer 1, missing and therefore need to be re-stored or purchased. Via a microphone module 3 and / or a loudspeaker module 3, a user can also transmit by voice information to the communication module 2 or via the communication module 2 to the server 4 and, for example, information on the operation and / or content of the cooling and / or or freezer 1 transmit.

Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung sind folgende Möglichkeiten gegeben:With the device according to the invention the following possibilities are given:

Der Kunde oder ein Nutzer des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts 1 kann eine Einkaufsliste mittels Spracheingabe über ein Bluetooth-Mikrofon 3 befüllen bzw. erstellen. Über einen Cloud-Dienst der über die Serververbindung nutzbar ist erkennt eine Sprachanalyse das vom Nutzer genannte Produkt bzw. den genannten Gegenstand und gleicht in der aktuellen Einkaufsliste ab, ob dieses Produkt bereits vorhanden ist. Es erfolgt eine Sprachrückmeldung an den Kunden über einen Bluetooth-Lautsprecher.The customer or a user of the refrigerator and / or freezer 1 can fill or create a shopping list by means of voice input via a Bluetooth microphone 3. Via a cloud service which can be used via the server connection, a voice analysis recognizes the product or the object mentioned by the user and compares in the current shopping list whether this product already exists. There is a voice feedback to the customer via a Bluetooth speaker.

Der Inhalt des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts 1 wird über Kameras erfasst, die die Daten per Bluetooth an das Kommunikationsmodul 2 übertragen. Dieses übermittelt die Bilddaten an einen Cloud-Dienst zur Bilderkennung. Hier werden die Produkte erkannt und klassifiziert. Die erkannten Produkte werden dem Kunden in einer Inventarliste auf einer mobilen Anwendung wie beispielsweise dem Smartphone 5 angezeigt.The content of the refrigerator and / or freezer 1 is detected by cameras, which transmit the data via Bluetooth to the communication module 2. This transmits the image data to a cloud service for image recognition. Here the products are recognized and classified. The detected products are displayed to the customer in an inventory list on a mobile application such as the smartphone 5.

Ein biochemischer Sensor zu Messung von Mikroorganismen im BioFresh-Fach eines Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts 1 misst eine erhöhte bakterielle Belastung oder einen erhöhten C02-Wert. Auf einer App wird dem Kunden bzw. dem Nutzer signalisiert, dass sein Gemüse bald verdirbt. Gleichzeitig wird im Einkaufslisten-Management das entsprechende Gemüse aufgenommen. Außerdem gibt ein Bluetooth Lautsprecher in der Küche des Kunden beim nächsten Öffnen des Kühl-und/oder Gefriergeräts 1 eine Sprachnachricht aus, dass das Gemüse im BioFresh-Fach verdirbt.A biochemical sensor for measuring microorganisms in the BioFresh compartment of a refrigerator and / or freezer 1 measures an increased bacterial load or an increased CO 2 value. On an app, the customer or the user is signaled that his vegetables are spoiling soon. At the same time, the corresponding vegetables are added to the shopping list management. In addition, a Bluetooth speaker in the customer's kitchen the next time the refrigerator and / or freezer 1 is opened, it outputs a voice message spoiling the vegetables in the BioFresh compartment.

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Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät mit wenigstens einem Kommunikationsmodul und wenigstens einem Hardware-Modul, wobei das Kommunikationsmodul zur Verbindung des Hardware-Moduls mit einem insbesondere externen Server ausgebildet ist, und wobei das Hardware-Modul ein optisches Modul, ein akustisches Modul und/oder ein sonstiges Sensor-Modul ist.Cooling and / or freezer with at least one communication module and at least one hardware module, wherein the communication module for connecting the hardware module with a particular external server is formed, and wherein the hardware module, an optical module, an acoustic module and / or another sensor module is. Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das optische Modul ein Kamera-Modul und/oder das akustische Modul ein Mikrofon-Modul und/oder ein Lautsprecher-Modul ist.Cooling and / or freezing appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the optical module is a camera module and / or the acoustic module is a microphone module and / or a speaker module. Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kommunikationsmodul und/oder das wenigstens eine Hardware-Modul eine vom Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät unabhängige Stromversorgung aufweist.The refrigerator and / or freezer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the communication module and / or the at least one hardware module has a power supply independent of the refrigerator and / or freezer. Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät nach Anspruch 1, 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das wenigstens eine Hardware-Modul wenigstens eine Einrichtung zum Befestigen, insbesondere zum Anklippen, Verrasten oder Aufhängen an Komponenten und/oder zum Abstellen auf Komponenten des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts umfasst.The refrigerator and / or freezer according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the at least one hardware module at least one means for fastening, in particular for clipping, latching or hanging on components and / or for parking on components of the cooling and or freezer includes. Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Komponenten des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts ein Ablagefach, wenigstens eine Glasablage, wenigstens einen Auszug und/oder wenigstens eine Wandung umfassen.The refrigerator and / or freezer according to claim 4, characterized in that the components of the refrigerator and / or freezer comprise a storage compartment, at least one glass shelf, at least one extract and / or at least one wall. Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das wenigstens eine Hardware-Modul über eine Funkverbindung, insbesondere über eine Bluetooth-Verbindung, mit dem Kommunikationsmodul kommuniziert.Cooling and / or freezing appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one hardware module communicates via a radio link, in particular via a Bluetooth connection, with the communication module. Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass von dem wenigstens einen Hardware-Modul erfasste Daten über das Kommunikationsmodul an den Server übertragbar sind.Cooling and / or freezing appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that data acquired by the at least one hardware module can be transmitted to the server via the communication module. Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kommunikationsmodul und/oder das Hardware-Modul nachrüstbare Module sind.Cooling and / or freezer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the communication module and / or the hardware module are retrofit modules. Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Hardware-Modul über Mittel verfügt, mittels derer es über WLAN unmittelbar oder mittelbar mit dem Internet verbindbar ist.Cooling and / or freezing appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hardware module has means by which it is directly or indirectly connectable to the Internet via WLAN. Verwendung eines Kommunikationsmoduls für ein Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kommunikationsmodul zur Verbindung eines Hardware-Moduls des Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts mit einem Server ausgebildet ist.Use of a communication module for a refrigerator and / or freezer according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the communication module for connecting a hardware module of the refrigerator and / or freezer is formed with a server. Verwendung eines Hardware-Moduls zur Verbindung mit einem Kommunikationsmodul eines Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräts nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9.Use of a hardware module for connection to a communication module of a refrigerator and / or freezer according to one of claims 1 to 9.
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