JP2007113818A - Article storage and refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an article storage and a refrigerator capable of performing inventory management by an easier method without inputting data such as an expiration data for consumption of a stored object in newly storing the stored object. <P>SOLUTION: In this refrigerator 100, whether a new stored object is stored in a storing portion 4 or not is determined on the basis of a weight measured by a measuring means (weight detecting portion 5) by a storage determination means (storage determination program 84b and the like), and prescribed time passage advice information and variation advice information are transmitted to a cellular telephone 300 when it is determined that an elapsed time from the determination of storage of the new stored object in the storing portion 4, is over a set time by an elapsed time determination means (elapsed days determination program 84d and the like), when it is determined that the total number of eggs is less than a set number of pieces by a second determination means (second determination program 84h and the like), and when it is determined that the weight of stored object is out of a set weight range by a weight determination means (weight determination program 84i and the like). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an article storage and a refrigerator.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an article storage has been developed that can grasp the inventory status of stored items stored in an article storage such as a refrigerator even in a remote place and perform inventory management.
For example, in Patent Document 1, inventory information is acquired by detecting the presence or absence or remaining amount of ingredients stored in a refrigerator at predetermined intervals or in response to a request from a user, and the inventory information is acquired via the Internet. A refrigerator that can be stored in an ASP server and can manage foodstuffs by transferring the inventory information to a terminal device such as a mobile phone in response to a request from a user is disclosed.

Further, Patent Document 2 describes the consumption status of foodstuffs by measuring the reduction of foodstuffs, detecting the number of pick-ups, or the expiration date, etc., and if the predetermined condition is satisfied, informs the user of the consumption status. A refrigerator capable of performing inventory management by notification is disclosed.
JP 2003-227676 A JP 2005-3323 A

  However, although the technique disclosed in Patent Literature 1 can grasp the stock status such as the presence or absence of food or the remaining amount, it is not sufficient as inventory management because it cannot grasp the expiry date of the food.

  Moreover, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 2, when storing food, it is troublesome because the user has to perform an operation of inputting data such as the expiration date for each food, and therefore, inventory management is performed. There was a problem of lack of practicality as a refrigerator to be performed.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an article storage and a refrigerator that can perform inventory management by a simpler method without needing to input data such as the expiry date of the stored item when storing a new stored item. That is.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a refrigerator connected to a terminal device via a telecommunication line.
A refrigerator body having an openable / closable door;
An egg storage unit provided in the refrigerator body and having a plurality of individual storage units for individually storing eggs; and
Egg measuring means provided in the individual storage unit and measuring the weight of the stored egg;
A storage determination unit that determines whether a new egg is stored in the individual storage unit based on the weight measured by the egg measurement unit;
A time measuring means for measuring an elapsed time since it is determined by the storage determining means that a new egg has been stored in the individual storage unit;
An elapsed time determining means for determining whether or not the elapsed time measured by the time measuring means has exceeded a preset set time;
Progress notification information transmitting means for transmitting predetermined progress notification information to the terminal device when the elapsed time determination means determines that the elapsed time has exceeded a preset set time;
Door closing detection means for detecting closing of the door;
Measurement control means for controlling the egg measuring means to measure the weight when the door closing movement detection means detects the door closing movement;
First determination means for determining the presence or absence of an egg for each individual storage unit based on the weight measured by the egg measurement means under the control of the measurement control means;
Calculation means for calculating the total number of eggs stored in the egg storage unit based on the presence or absence of eggs for each individual storage unit determined by the first determination unit;
Second determination means for determining whether the total number of eggs calculated by the calculation means is less than a preset number;
Change notification information transmission for transmitting predetermined change notification information to the terminal device when the second determining means determines that the total number of eggs calculated by the calculating means is less than a preset number. Means,
It is characterized by providing.

The invention according to claim 2 is a refrigerator connected to a terminal device via a telecommunication line,
A refrigerator body having an openable / closable door;
A storage unit provided in the refrigerator body for storing storage items;
Measuring means provided in the storage unit and measuring the weight of the stored items;
Storage determining means for determining whether a new stored item is stored in the storage unit based on the weight measured by the measuring means;
Clocking means for timing an elapsed time since it is determined that a new stored item is stored in the storage unit by the storage determination unit;
An elapsed time determining means for determining whether or not the elapsed time measured by the time measuring means has exceeded a preset set time;
Progress notification information transmitting means for transmitting predetermined progress notification information to the terminal device when the elapsed time determination means determines that the elapsed time has exceeded a preset set time;
Door closing detection means for detecting closing of the door;
Measurement control means for controlling the measurement means to measure the weight when the door closing movement is detected by the door closing movement detection means;
Weight determination means for determining whether or not the weight of the stored item measured by the measurement means is out of a preset set weight range under the control of the measurement control means;
Change notification information transmission for transmitting predetermined change notification information to the terminal device when the weight determination means determines that the weight of the stored item measured by the measurement means is out of a preset weight range. Means,
A storage guiding means for guiding a user to store a stored item in the storage unit;
It is characterized by providing.

The invention according to claim 3 is an article storage box connected to the terminal device via a telecommunication line,
An article storage body having an openable / closable door;
A storage unit that is provided in the article storage body and stores stored items;
Measuring means for measuring the weight of the stored item stored in the storage unit;
Storage determining means for determining whether a new storage object is stored in the storage unit based on the weight of the storage object measured by the measuring means;
Clocking means for timing an elapsed time since it is determined that a new stored item is stored in the storage unit by the storage determination unit;
An elapsed time determining means for determining whether or not the elapsed time measured by the time measuring means has exceeded a preset set time;
Progress notification information transmitting means for transmitting predetermined progress notification information to the terminal device when the elapsed time determination means determines that the elapsed time has exceeded a preset set time;
It is characterized by providing.

The invention according to claim 4 is a door closing detection means for detecting closing of the door in the article storage box according to claim 3,
Measurement control means for controlling the measurement means to measure the weight of the stored item when the door closing detection means detects the door closing movement;
A change determining unit that determines whether the stored item satisfies a preset change condition based on the weight of the stored item measured by the measuring unit under the control of the measurement control unit;
Change notification information transmitting means for transmitting predetermined change notification information to the terminal device when it is determined by the change determination means that the stored item satisfies the preset change condition;
It is characterized by providing.

The invention according to claim 5 is the article storage according to claim 4, wherein the storage unit includes an individual storage unit that individually stores a plurality of the same type of storage items.
The measurement means includes individual measurement means for individually measuring the weight of the stored items stored in the individual storage unit,
The change judging means includes
First determination means for determining the presence or absence of stored items for each individual storage unit based on the weight of the stored items of the individual storage unit measured by the individual measurement unit;
Calculating means for calculating the total number of stored items based on the presence or absence of stored items for each individual storage unit determined by the first determining unit;
Second determining means for determining that the change condition is satisfied when the total number of stored items calculated by the calculating means is less than a preset set number;
It is characterized by providing.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the article storage container according to the fourth or fifth aspect, the change determination unit is configured such that a weight of a stored item stored in the storage unit measured by the measuring unit is set in advance. When the set weight range is not satisfied, it is determined that the change condition is satisfied.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the article storage according to any one of claims 3 to 6, further comprising storage guiding means for guiding the user to store the stored item in the storage unit. Features.

According to the invention described in claim 1, it is determined whether or not a new egg has been stored in the individual storage unit based on the weight measured by the egg measurement unit by the storage determination unit, and the elapsed time determination unit , It is determined whether or not the elapsed time since it was determined that a new egg has been stored in the individual storage unit has exceeded a preset set time, and the elapsed time is determined by the elapsed time determination means When it is determined that the time has been exceeded, the progress notification information transmitting means transmits predetermined progress notification information to the terminal device, so that data such as the expiration date of the egg is stored when storing a new egg. Inventory management is performed without input, and the user can perform inventory management in the refrigerator by a simple method.
Further, the first determining means determines the presence / absence of an egg for each individual storage unit based on the weight of each individual storage unit measured by the individual measurement unit, and the calculation unit determines the presence / absence of an egg for each individual storage unit. When the total number of eggs is calculated on the basis of this, and the second determining means determines that the total number of eggs calculated by the calculating means is less than the preset set number, the change notification information transmitting means Since the predetermined change notification information is transmitted to the terminal device, the user can grasp that the total number of eggs is smaller than the preset set number by the change notification information even in a remote place. .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is determined whether or not a new stored item is stored in the storage unit based on the weight measured by the measuring unit, and the elapsed time determining unit It is determined whether or not the elapsed time since it was determined that a new stored item has been stored in the storage unit has exceeded a preset setting time, and the elapsed time is determined by the elapsed time determination means. If it is determined that the data has exceeded the predetermined amount of progress notification information, the progress notification information transmitting means transmits data to the terminal device. The inventory management is performed without inputting, so that the user can manage the inventory in the refrigerator by a simple method.
Further, when the weight determining means determines that the weight of the storage item stored in the storage unit measured by the measuring means is out of the preset weight range, the change notification information transmitting means performs a predetermined change. Since the notification information is transmitted to the terminal device, the user can grasp that the weight of the stored item is out of the preset weight range by the change notification information even in a remote place.
Further, since the storage guiding means guides the user to store the stored item in the storage unit, the user can store the stored item in an appropriate position, thereby performing inventory management more reliably. be able to.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, the storage determining means determines whether or not a new stored item is stored in the storage portion based on the weight measured by the measuring means, and the elapsed time determining means It is determined whether or not the elapsed time since it was determined that a new stored item has been stored in the storage unit has exceeded a preset setting time, and the elapsed time is determined by the elapsed time determination means. If it is determined that the data has exceeded the predetermined amount of progress notification information, the progress notification information transmitting means transmits data to the terminal device. The inventory management is performed without inputting, and the user can manage the inventory in the article storage by a simple method.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, it is needless to say that the effect of the invention described in claim 3 can be obtained. Based on the weight of the stored item measured by the measuring unit by the change determining unit, the storing is performed. When it is determined whether or not the object satisfies a preset change condition, and the change determination unit determines that the stored item satisfies a preset change condition, the change notification information transmission unit determines predetermined change notification information. Is transmitted to the terminal device, the user can grasp that the stored item satisfies the change condition by the change notification information even in a remote place.

  According to the fifth aspect of the invention, the effect of the fourth aspect of the invention can of course be obtained, based on the weight measured by the individual measuring means by the first judging means by the change judging means. Then, the presence / absence of stored items for each individual storage unit is determined, the calculation means calculates the total number of stored items based on the presence / absence of stored items for each individual storage unit, and the second determination unit further calculates the calculation unit. When the total number of stored items calculated by is less than a preset number, it is determined that the change condition is satisfied, so by the predetermined change notification information transmitted to the terminal device by the change notification information transmitting means, The user can grasp that the total number of stored items is smaller than the preset number even in a remote place.

  According to the invention described in claim 6, it is needless to say that the effect of the invention described in claim 4 or 5 can be obtained, and the storage housed in the housing portion measured by the measuring means by the change judging means. When the weight of the object is out of the preset set weight range, it is determined that the change condition is satisfied. Therefore, the user can remotely control the predetermined change notification information transmitted to the terminal device by the change notification information transmitting unit. Even in the ground, it is possible to grasp that the weight of the stored item is out of the preset weight range.

  According to the invention described in claim 7, it is needless to say that the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 3 to 6 can be obtained. Therefore, the user can store the stored item in an appropriate position, and can more reliably perform inventory management.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, a refrigerator is used as an article storage and a mobile phone is used as a terminal device.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the refrigerator 100 of the present embodiment is connected to a server 200, a mobile phone 300, and an electric communication line.
The telecommunication line is, for example, the Internet, a public line network such as a public telephone exchange network, or the like, and these are connected to each other. In the present embodiment, description will be made using the Internet.

The refrigerator 100 acquires data relating to food as stored items stored therein, and transmits the food data to the server 200 via the Internet.
The server 200 is a server provided in the house or a server of an Internet provider, and provides various services such as a mail server that transmits and receives e-mails and a web server that publishes web pages to the Internet. The server 200 has a function of registering and storing food data transmitted from the refrigerator 100 via the Internet, and transmitting the food data to the mobile phone 300.
Specifically, when the server 200 receives the food data from the refrigerator 100, the server 200 stores the food data and sends data based on the food data in an e-mail in a predetermined case or in response to a request from the mobile phone 300. Or by using a web page on the Internet.
The mobile phone 300 receives e-mails transmitted from the server 200 via the Internet and data of web pages accessed using a browser. Then, the user performs inventory management of the refrigerator 100 by referring to the data received by the mobile phone 300.

2 is a perspective view of the refrigerator main body 1 of the refrigerator 100 with the door 1a opened, FIG. 3 is a front view of the refrigerator main body 1 of the refrigerator 100 with the door 1a closed, and FIG. It is a block diagram which shows a part structure.
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the refrigerator 100 includes a refrigerator body 1, a door detection unit 2 as a door closing detection unit, an illumination unit 3, a storage unit 4, and a weight detection unit 5 as a measurement unit. The time measuring unit 6, the storage guiding unit 7 as a storage guiding unit, the control unit 8, the food data display unit 9, the food data input unit 10, and the communication unit 11 are configured.

  For example, the refrigerator body 1 has a rectangular parallelepiped outer shape and includes a door 1a that can be freely opened and closed. Inside the refrigerator main body 1, there are a door detection unit 2 that detects opening and closing of the door 1 a, an illumination unit 3, a storage unit 4, a weight detection unit 5, a time measuring unit 6, and a storage guiding unit 7. On the other hand, a food data display unit 9 and a food data input unit 10 are provided outside the refrigerator body 1.

  The door detection unit 2 detects, for example, the opening and closing movements of the door 1a by the user based on the brightness of light, and contacts the optical sensor that outputs the detection result to the control unit 8 or the opening and closing movements of the door 1a by the user. A contact switch that detects the presence or absence and outputs the detection result to the control unit 8. The door detection unit 2 outputs, for example, a detection signal “L” to the control unit 8 in the closed state, and outputs a detection signal “H” to the control unit 8 in the open state.

The illumination unit 3 includes a drive circuit (not shown) connected to the control unit 8 and a light source (not shown) connected to the drive circuit. Based on a control signal from the control unit 8, the drive circuit supplies a current for turning on the illumination unit 3 to the light source.
Specifically, when the door detection unit 2 detects the opening of the door 1a and outputs an “H” detection signal to the control unit 8, the control unit 8 sends a drive current to the light source to the drive circuit. A control signal instructing supply is output. When a drive current is supplied from the drive circuit to the light source based on the control signal, the illumination unit 3 is turned on. On the other hand, when closing detection of the door 1a is detected by the door detection unit 2 and a detection signal “L” is output to the control unit 8, the control unit 8 supplies the drive circuit to the light source with respect to the drive circuit. A control signal instructing to stop is output. When the supply of the drive current from the drive circuit to the light source is stopped based on the control signal, the illumination unit 3 is turned off.

The storage unit 4 is designed to store food, and an egg storage holder 41 serving as an egg storage unit for storing eggs is provided at the lower part of the door pocket 1b at the upper part of the door pocket 1b provided in the door 1a. Has a drink storage holder 42 for storing drinks in various drink bottles.
For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the egg storage holder 41 is an egg holder No. as an individual storage unit. 1 (41a) to holder no. 12 (41 l) can hold 12 eggs in 12 egg holders. 1-Holder No. At the bottom of each of the 12 egg holders, an egg sensor 51 of the weight detector 5 described later is provided.
The drink storage holder 42 can store four drinks in four drink holders, such as a drink holder A, a drink holder B, a drink holder C, and a drink holder D, as shown in FIG. A drink sensor 52 of the weight detection unit 5 to be described later is provided at the bottom of each drink holder of the holders A to D.

The weight detection unit 5 measures the weight of the food and outputs a signal based on the weight of the food to the control unit 8. For example, although not shown in the drawings, the weight detection unit 5 is composed of a movable electrode plate made of a leaf spring and a fixed electrode plate formed on the upper surface of the printed wiring board, and a pair of electrodes whose facing interval changes according to weight. And an oscillating circuit that oscillates at a frequency corresponding to the amount of change in electrostatic capacitance associated with the change in the facing distance between the electrode plates. When the movable electrode plate receives the weight of the food and the distance between the fixed electrode plate and the fixed electrode plate changes according to the weight, the capacitances of both electrode plates change. The weight of the food is measured by detecting the oscillation frequency oscillated from the oscillation circuit according to the capacitance.
Specifically, the weight detection unit 5 includes an egg sensor 51 as an egg measurement unit (individual measurement unit) that measures the weight of the egg, and a drink sensor 52 that measures the weight of the drink. The egg sensor 51 is an egg holder No. of the egg storage holder 41. 1-No. 12 at the bottom of each egg holder. 1-No. Twelve twelve egg sensors 51 are attached, the weight of the eggs stored in the respective egg holders is measured, and the weight of each detected egg holder is output to the control unit 8. The drink sensor 52 is attached to the bottom of each drink holder A to D of the drink storage holder 42, measures the weight of the drink stored in each drink holder, and measures each measured drink. The weight is output to the control unit 8.

The timer 6 includes, for example, a timer 61 that counts the current date and time since the new food is stored, and a drink timer 62 that counts the time since the drink holder of the drink storage holder 42 is empty. It is equipped with.
The timer 61 counts the current date and time and the elapsed time since the new food is stored in the storage unit 4, and outputs data such as the current date and time data and the elapsed time data to the control unit 8. Specifically, the timer 61 calculates the elapsed time from the time when an egg or a drink detected by the execution of the storage determination program 84b described later is newly stored by executing the timing program 84c described later, Time for drinks individually.
The drink timer 62 is provided with four timers, an empty timer A, an empty timer B, an empty timer C, and an empty timer D, corresponding to each of the drink holders A to D of the drink storage holder 42. When a drink is detected to be taken out from the drink holders A to D based on the weight detected by the drink sensors A to D provided in the D and output to the control unit 8, the drink corresponding to the drink holder is detected. Counting by the timer 62 starts.

The storage guiding unit 7 is composed of, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 71, and it is detected that a drink has been taken out from any of the drink holders A to D of the drink storage holder 42, and the drink When the drink timer 62 corresponding to the holder is activated and the time since the drink holder is empty is counted, it blinks or turns off at predetermined intervals according to the time after the drink holder is empty.
Specifically, the LEDs 71 are provided with the LEDs a to d so as to be visible corresponding to the drink holders A to D, and are lit when the drink is stored in the drink holder. Then, when the drink timer 62 is activated by execution of a storage guidance program 84k described later, the LED 71 blinks slowly, and when 20 minutes have elapsed from the start of the operation of the drink timer 62, the LED 71 blinks rapidly. Further, when the drink timer 62 starts operating for 60 minutes, the LED 71 is turned off.

  Further, the storage guiding portion 7 may use a lid instead of the LED 71. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, a lid for opening and closing the drink holder is provided corresponding to each of the drink holders A to D. Yes. In a state where the drink is stored in the drink holder, the lid is fixed to the door side in an open state by energizing the electromagnet provided inside the door. When a predetermined time elapses after the drink timer 62 is activated, the electromagnet is de-energized, the lid is closed and the drink cannot be stored in the drink holder. When storing drinks in the drink holder with the lid closed, the lid is manually pressed against the door, the switch provided on the door is pushed, the electromagnet is energized, and the lid is reopened and fixed. It will be.

  The food data display unit 9 includes a display screen 91 such as a liquid crystal display, for example, and displays various setting screens on the display screen 91. Based on the setting screen, the food data input unit 10 is operated to input data such as the food name of the food to be stored and the expiration date of the food to be stored. The display screen 91 displays notifications similar to the contents of various notification emails transmitted to the mobile phone 300.

  The food data input unit 10 includes, for example, a plurality of keys. In the initial setting, the food data input unit 10 stores the names of foods stored in the respective units of the storage unit 4 and the expiration date (set time) that serves as a reference in the transmission of an expiration notice mail. Based on the display of the food data display section 9, data such as the reference, the set number that becomes the reference in sending the remaining amount notification mail, and the set weight range that becomes the reference in sending the empty notification mail and the remaining amount notification mail To do. The input data is registered in the food information registration table 832a of the food data storage unit 832 of the memory unit 83, and various controls by the control unit 8 are performed based on the registered data. Become.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a food information table 832a. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, for drink holder A, the food name of the food to be stored is “milk”, the shelf life of the food to be stored is “5 days”, and for drink holder B, the food name of the food to be stored is “ "Vegetable juice", the shelf life of the food to be stored is "8 days", the drink holder C, the food name of the stored food is "barley tea", the shelf life of the stored food is "10 days", and the drink holder D is stored When the food name of the food to be stored is input as “mineral water” and the expiration date of the stored food is input as “20 days”, the food name data and the expiration date data are registered in the food information table 832a.
When the set number of eggs is input as “3”, the set number of eggs data is registered in the food information table 832a.
When the set weight range of the drink is input with the first set weight range as “50 g or more” and the second set weight range as “200 g or more”, the set number data of eggs is registered in the food information table 832a. .

Based on the data registered in the food information registration table 832a, various notification emails transmitted to the mobile phone 300 in the execution of a progress notification information transmission program 84e and a change notification information transmission program 84j, which will be described later, A display based on the food name data registered in the food information registration table 832a as the food name of the food stored in each part of the storage unit 4 in the food information registration table 832a (for example, “the remaining amount of milk is 100 g. ") Will be made.
Further, in the execution of the elapsed time determination program 84d described later, whether or not the expiration date (set time) has been reached for each food is determined based on the expiration date data of the food registered in the food information registration table 832a. Will be.
Further, in the execution of the second determination program 84h described later, whether or not the total number of eggs is smaller than a preset number is determined based on the set number data of eggs registered in the food information registration table 832a. The Rukoto.
Further, in the execution of the weight determination program 84i described later, it is determined based on the set weight range data of the drink registered in the food information registration table 832a whether or not the drink weight is out of the preset set weight range. The Rukoto.

The communication unit 11 includes, for example, a modem (MODEM / MOdulator / DEMdulator), a terminal adapter, a LAN adapter, and the like, and communicates with an external device via the Internet.
Specifically, the communication unit 11 transmits data acquired by executing various programs to the server 200.

  The control unit 8 includes, for example, an I / O port 81, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 82, a memory unit 83, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 84.

  The CPU 82 executes various programs stored in the ROM 84 in accordance with input signals and the like input from each unit of the refrigerator 100 via the I / O port 81 and outputs signals to each unit via the I / O port 81. To control the overall operation of the refrigerator 100.

The memory unit 83 includes a RAM (Random Access Memory) 831, stores processing results generated when various programs are executed by the CPU 82, input data, and the like, as well as an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable ROM), a flash memory, and the like The non-volatile food data storage unit 832 is configured to store data input by the operation of the food data input unit 10 in an initial setting, data acquired by executing various programs, and the like.
Specifically, the food data storage unit 832 includes a food information registration table 832a, an egg information table 832b, and a drink information table 832c. In the food information registration table 832a, the name of the food stored in each part of the storage unit 4, the guideline of the expiration date of the food serving as a reference in the transmission of the expiration notice mail, and the remaining reference serving as the reference in the transmission of the remaining few notification mail The number, empty notification mail, remaining amount low notification mail, and the like are stored. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the egg information table 832b includes a storage determination program 84b, a timing program 84c, an elapsed time determination program 84d, an elapsed notification information transmission program 84e, a first determination program 84f, a calculation program 84g, 2 Various data relating to eggs obtained by executing the determination program 84h and the like are stored. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the drink information table 832c is acquired by executing a storage determination program 84b, a timing program 84c, an elapsed time determination program 84d, an elapsed notification information transmission program 84e, a weight determination program 84i, and the like. Stores various data related to drinks.

  The ROM 84 includes a measurement control program 84a, a storage determination program 84b, a time measurement program 84c, an elapsed time determination program 84d, a progress notification information transmission program 84e, a first determination program 84f, a calculation program 84g, a second determination program 84h, and a weight determination program 84i. , A change notification information transmission program 84j, a storage guidance program 84k, and the like are stored.

The measurement control program 84a is, for example, a program that causes the CPU 82 to realize a function of measuring the weight of the food by the weight detection unit 5 when the door detection unit 2 detects the closing movement of the door 1a.
Specifically, when the door detection unit 2 detects the closing movement of the door 1a of the refrigerator main body 1, the CPU 82 detects the egg holder No. 1-No. Egg sensor No. provided in each of the 12 egg holders. 1-No. 12, the weight of the egg stored in each egg holder is measured, and the weight data of the egg for each measured egg holder is acquired.
Further, when the door detection unit 2 detects that the door 1a of the refrigerator body 1 is closed, the CPU 82 stores the drink sensors AD in the drink holders A to D in the respective drink holders. The weight of the drink to be measured is measured, and the weight data of the drink for each measured drink holder is acquired.
The CPU 82 functions as a measurement control unit by executing the measurement control program 84a.

The storage determination program 84b is a program for causing the CPU 82 to realize a function of detecting that a new food is stored in the storage unit 4 based on the weight of the food measured by the weight detection unit 5, for example.
Specifically, the CPU 82 determines whether the egg sensor No. 1-No. Based on the egg weight data for each egg holder measured by No. 12, the egg holder determined to have no eggs based on the weight data for each egg holder detected at the previous weight measurement, for example, a predetermined weight (for example, 45 g) When the above weight is measured, it is determined that a new egg is stored in the egg holder.
In addition, the CPU 82 determines that the empty notification flag is set to “1” based on the weight data of the drink for each drink holder measured by the drink sensors A to D provided in the drink holders A to D. When an increase in weight is detected for the holder, it is determined that a new drink is stored in the drink holder.
The CPU 82 functions as a storage determination unit by executing the storage determination program 84b.

The time measuring program 84c is a program that, for example, causes the CPU 82 to realize a function of measuring the elapsed time since it is determined that a new food has been stored by executing the storage determination program 84b. .
Specifically, when it is determined that a new egg is stored in each egg holder, the CPU 82 determines, for each egg holder, the elapsed time from the time when the timer 61 determines that the egg is newly stored. To measure elapsed time data.
Further, when it is determined that a new drink is stored in each drink holder, the CPU 82 causes the timer 61 to count the elapsed time from the time when it is determined that the drink is newly stored for each drink holder. , Get elapsed time data.
The CPU 82 functions as a time measuring unit together with the time measuring unit 6 by executing the time measuring program 84c.

The elapsed time determination program 84d, for example, determines whether or not the elapsed time measured by the execution of the timing program 84c in the CPU 82 since the new food is stored has exceeded a preset set time. It is a program that realizes the function to judge.
Specifically, when the elapsed time since it is determined that each egg is newly stored in each egg holder, the CPU 82 stores the elapsed time data at a predetermined timing (for example, every day at 10 am). It is acquired and it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has exceeded the shelf life (eg, 14 days) of the egg registered in advance in the food information registration table 832a of the food data storage unit 832.
Further, when the elapsed time since it is determined that a drink is newly stored in each drink holder, the CPU 82 acquires the elapsed time data at a predetermined timing (for example, every day at 10:00 in the morning). Then, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has exceeded the expiration date (for example, 5 days) of the drink registered in advance in the food information registration table 832a of the food data storage unit 832 as the set time.
The CPU 82 functions as an elapsed time determination unit by executing the elapsed time determination program 84d.

For example, when the CPU 82 determines that the elapsed time of the food product has exceeded a preset set time by executing the elapsed time determination program 84d, the progress notification information transmission program 84e is predetermined for the mobile phone 300. This is a program for realizing the function of transmitting the progress notification information.
Specifically, when the CPU 82 determines that the elapsed time since the egg is newly stored in each egg holder has exceeded the shelf life of the egg (for example, 14 days), the CPU 82 stores the egg in the egg holder. Expiration notice mail as progress notification information indicating that the expiration date of the egg to be processed has expired (for example, “The egg expiration date of egg holder No. 1, No. 2 has expired. Egg holder No. 1, No. 2) 2) ”is transmitted to the mobile phone 300 via the server 200 by the Internet e-mail service. In addition, when the CPU 82 transmits a deadline notification mail, the deadline notification flag corresponding to the egg holder of the egg whose expiration date has expired is set to “1”, and when it is determined that the egg is newly stored, the deadline notification is sent. The completed flag is reset to “0”.
Further, in each drink holder, when the CPU 82 determines that the elapsed time from the determination that the drink has been newly stored exceeds the expiration date (for example, 5 days) of the drink stored in each drink holder, The server 200 is notified of a deadline notification email (for example, “The milk has expired. Please discard the milk.”) As progress notification information indicating that the expiration date of the drink stored in the drink holder has expired. Via the Internet e-mail service. In addition, when the CPU 82 transmits a deadline notification mail, the deadline notification flag corresponding to the drink holder of the drink whose expiration date has expired is set to “1”, and the deadline notification is made when it is determined that the egg is newly stored. The completed flag is reset to “0”.
The CPU 82 functions as a progress notification information transmission unit by executing the progress notification information transmission program 84e.

The first determination program 84f is, for example, a program that causes the CPU 82 to realize a function of determining the presence / absence of an egg for each egg holder based on the weight of the food measured by the weight detection unit 5 by executing the measurement control program 84a. is there.
Specifically, the CPU 82 detects the egg sensor No. by executing the measurement control program 84a. 1-No. When the weight of the egg measured for each egg holder is within a predetermined weight range (for example, 45 g or more and less than 80 g) based on the egg weight data for each egg holder measured by 12, On the other hand, it is determined that there is an egg. On the other hand, when the weight of the egg detected for each egg holder is not within the predetermined weight range (for example, less than 45 g or 80 g or more), it is determined that there is no egg in the egg holder. The CPU 82 registers the determination result of the presence / absence of the egg in the egg information table 832b of the food data storage unit 832 in association with the opening / closing date / time data when the closing movement of the door 1a is detected.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the egg information table 832b. “1” is stored in the egg holder determined to have an egg, and “0” is stored in the egg holder determined to have no egg. .
The CPU 82 functions as a first determination unit by executing the first determination program 84f.

The calculation program 84g is a function that, for example, causes the CPU 82 to calculate the total number of eggs stored in the egg storage holder 41 based on the presence or absence of eggs for each egg holder detected by the execution of the first determination program 84f. It is a program that realizes.
Specifically, for example, by executing the first determination program 84f, the egg holder No. 1-No. 4 has an egg and egg holder no. 5-No. When it is determined that there are no eggs in the CPU 12, the CPU 82 calculates the total number of eggs stored in the egg storage holder 41 as “4”.
The CPU 82 functions as a calculation unit by executing the calculation program 84g.

For example, the second determination program 84h is a program that causes the CPU 82 to realize a function of determining whether or not the total number of eggs calculated by executing the calculation program 84g is smaller than a preset number.
Specifically, for example, when the total number of eggs stored in the egg storage holder 41 is calculated by the execution of the calculation program 84g, the CPU 82 calculates the total number of the food information registration table in the food data storage unit 832. It is determined whether or not the number is less than the set number (for example, 3) registered in advance in 832a.
The CPU 82 functions as a second determination unit by executing the second determination program 84h.

The weight determination program 84i is a function for determining, for example, whether or not the weight of the drink is out of the set weight range based on the weight of the drink measured by the weight detection unit 5 by executing the measurement control program 84a. It is a program that realizes.
Specifically, the CPU 82 is measured based on the drink weight data for each drink holder measured by the drink sensors A to D provided in each drink holder of the drink holders A to D by executing the measurement control program 84a. It is determined whether the weight of each drink is out of the first set weight range (for example, 50 g or more).
In addition, when it is determined that the measured weight of each drink is outside the first set weight range (for example, 50 g or more), the CPU 82 is further recorded in the previous information update of the food data storage unit 832. When the weight is reduced as compared with the weight, it is determined whether or not the weight is out of the second set weight range (for example, 200 g or more).
As shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 82 associates the measured drink weight for each drink holder with the opening / closing date / time data at the time of detecting the closing of the door 1a in the drink information table 832c of the food data storage unit 832. sign up.
The CPU 82 functions as a weight determination unit by executing the weight determination program 84i.

The change notification information transmission program 84j, for example, when the CPU 82 determines that the total number of eggs stored in the egg storage holder 41 is smaller than the set number by executing the second determination program 84h, the mobile phone 300 Is a program for realizing a function of transmitting predetermined change notification information.
Specifically, when the CPU 82 determines that the total number (eg, 2) of eggs stored in the egg storage holder 41 is less than the set number (eg, 3), the total number of eggs is the set number. Less notification emails as change notification information to notify that the number is less and the remaining number of eggs (total number) (for example, “There are only a few eggs left. The remaining number of eggs is two.”) Is transmitted to the mobile phone 300 via the server 200 by the Internet e-mail service. Further, when the CPU 82 transmits a notification message of a small remaining number, it sets the low remaining number notification flag to “1”, determines that the egg is newly stored, and determines that the total number exceeds the set number, The few notice flag is reset to “0”.

Further, the change notification information transmission program 84j, for example, gives predetermined change notification information to the mobile phone 300 when the CPU 82 determines that the weight of the drink is out of the set weight range by executing the weight determination program 84i. It is a program that realizes the function of transmitting.
Specifically, the CPU 82 notifies that the weight of each drink stored in the drink holders A to D is less than the first set weight range (for example, less than 50 g) and the drink is nearly empty. An empty notification mail (for example, “milk is empty”) as change notification information to be transmitted is transmitted to the mobile phone 300 via the server 200 by the Internet e-mail service. Further, the CPU 82 sets the empty notification completed flag to “1” when the empty notification mail is transmitted, and resets it to “0” when determining that the drink is newly stored. The CPU 82 refers to the empty notification flag as appropriate, and even if the weight of each drink stored in the drink holders A to D is less than the first set weight range (for example, less than 50 g), the empty notification flag When “1” is “1”, the empty notification mail is not transmitted.
In addition, the CPU 82 determines that the weight of each drink stored in the drink holders A to D is not less than the first set weight range (for example, less than 50 g), and in the information update of the previous drink information table 832c. If it is determined that the weight is less than the second set weight range (eg, less than 200 g) when the weight is reduced compared to the recorded weight, the weight of the drink is the second set weight range. A low notification email (for example, “The amount of milk is low. The amount of milk is 100 g.”) Is sent to the server as change notification information to notify that the amount of the drink is less than or less. The data is transmitted to the mobile phone 300 via the Internet 200 via an electronic mail service.

The storage guidance program 84k is a program that, for example, causes the CPU 82 to realize a function of performing guidance for storing the food once taken out by the user in the storage unit 4.
Specifically, when the CPU 82 detects that a drink has been taken out from the drink holders A to D based on the weight detected and acquired by the drink sensors A to D of the weight detection unit 5, the drink holder The drink timer 62 corresponding to is operated, and the time after the drink holder becomes empty is counted. Then, the LED 71 corresponding to the drink timer 62 is caused to rapidly blink during the time from 0 minutes to 20 minutes after the drink timer 62 is activated and counted after the drink holder is emptied. Further, the LED 71 is caused to blink slowly for a period of 20 minutes to 60 minutes after the drink holder is emptied. Further, when the time after the drink holder becomes empty is 60 minutes or longer, the LED 71 is turned off.

Next, the egg progress notification information transmission operation process executed by the CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG.
The egg progress notification information transmission operation process is performed by the CPU 82 executing the storage determination program 84b, the timing program 84c, the elapsed time determination program 84d, and the progress notification information transmission program 84e.

First, in step S1, the CPU 82 determines whether or not the current time measured by the timer 61 is a set time (for example, 10 am). When the CPU 82 determines that the current time is the set time in step S1 (step S1; Yes), the CPU 82 reads data stored in the egg information table 832b of the food data storage unit 832 (step S2). In step S3, the CPU 82 determines the egg holder No. based on the read data. n (initial value n = 1), the egg holder No. It is determined whether or not the elapsed time from when it is determined that the egg stored in n has been newly stored has exceeded the expiration date of the egg registered in the food data storage unit 832. In step S3, the CPU 82 determines the egg holder number. When it is determined that the elapsed time of the n-th egg has exceeded the expiration date (step S3; Yes), the egg holder no. It is determined whether or not the deadline notification flag corresponding to n has been reset to “0” (step S4). In step S4, the CPU 82 determines the egg holder number. n When it is determined that the deadline notification flag has been reset to “0”, the egg holder No. The number n of n is temporarily stored in the RAM 831 (step S5). In step S3, the CPU 82 determines the egg holder number. When it is determined that the elapsed time of n eggs does not exceed the expiration date (step S3; No), the process proceeds to step S6. In step S4, the CPU 82 determines the egg holder No. If it is determined that the n deadline notification flag has not been reset to “0” (step S4; No), the process proceeds to step S6.
Next, the CPU 82 increments the egg holder number n (step S6), and determines whether the egg holder number n is n = 13 (step S7). When the CPU 82 determines in step S7 that n = 13 is not satisfied (step S7; No), the CPU 82 returns to step S3. On the other hand, if the CPU 82 determines in step S7 that n = 13 (step S7; Yes), the expiration date of the eggs stored in the egg holder number n temporarily stored in the RAM 831 in step S5. Is sent to the mobile phone 300 via the server 200 (step S8), and the deadline notification email indicating that the expiration date has expired is transmitted. The deadline notified flag corresponding to n egg holders is set to “1” (step S9), and this process is terminated.

Next, the drink progress notification information transmission operation process executed by the CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG.
The progress notification information transmission operation process of the drink is performed by the CPU 82 executing the storage determination program 84b, the timing program 84c, the elapsed time determination program 84d, and the progress notification information transmission program 84e.
In addition, the progress notification information transmission operation process of the present drink will be described using the drink holder A as an example.

First, in step S11, the CPU 82 determines whether or not the current time measured by the timer 61 is a set time (for example, 10:00 in the morning). When determining that the current time is the set time in step S11 (step S11; Yes), the CPU 82 reads data stored in the drink information table 832c of the food data storage unit 832 (step S12). In step S <b> 13, the CPU 82 counts the elapsed time from when it is determined that the drink in the drink holder A is newly stored, which is timed by the timer 61 based on the read data, as the food information in the food data storage unit 832. It is determined whether or not the expiration date of the drink of the drink holder A registered in the registration table 832a has been exceeded. When the CPU 82 determines in step S13 that the elapsed time of the drink in the drink holder A does not exceed the expiration date (step S13; No), the process ends.
On the other hand, if the CPU 82 determines in step S13 that the elapsed time of the drink in the drink holder A has exceeded the expiration date (step S13; Yes), is the expiration notice flag of the drink holder A reset to “0”? It is determined whether or not (step S14). If the CPU 82 determines in step S14 that the drink A time limit notified flag has not been reset to “0” (step S14; No), the CPU 82 stores this processing.
On the other hand, if the CPU 82 determines in step S14 that the drink A deadline notification flag has been reset to “0” (step S14; Yes), a deadline notification mail indicating that the expiration date of the drink in the drink holder A has expired. Is transmitted to the mobile phone 300 via the server 200 (step S15), and the expiration notice flag of the drink holder A is set to “1” (step S16), and this process is terminated.

Next, the remaining few eggs notification information transmission operation process executed by the CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG.
The egg remaining number notification information transmission operation process is performed by the CPU 82 executing the measurement control program 84a, the storage determination program 84b, the first determination program 84f, the calculation program 84g, and the second determination program 84h.

In step S <b> 21, the CPU 82 determines whether the door detection unit 2 has detected the opening of the door 1 a. When the CPU 82 determines in step S21 that the opening of the door 1a has been detected (step S21; Yes), it subsequently determines whether or not the closing of the door 1a has been detected (step S22). When the CPU 82 determines in step S22 that the closing movement of the door 1a has been detected (step S22; Yes), the egg holder No. 2 is determined. 1-No. Egg sensor No. provided in each of the 12 egg holders. 1-No. 12, the weight of the egg stored in each egg holder is measured (step S23), and the measured weight data for each egg holder is acquired. Next, the CPU 82 determines the egg holder No. based on the obtained egg weight data for each egg holder. It is determined whether or not the weight of the n (initial value n = 1) egg is within a predetermined weight range (for example, 45 g or more and less than 80 g) (step S24). In step S24, the CPU 82 determines the egg holder number. When it is determined that the weight of the n egg is within a predetermined weight range (for example, 45 g or more and less than 80 g) (step S24; Yes), it is determined that there is an egg in the egg holder. In association with the holder number, the fact that there is an egg is recorded in the egg information table 832b of the food data storage unit 832 (step S25). On the other hand, the CPU 82 has the egg holder no. If it is determined that the weight of the n egg is not within the predetermined weight range (step S24; No), it is determined that there is no egg in the egg holder, and the egg is associated with the opening / closing date / time data of the door 1a and the egg holder number. The fact that there is no data is recorded in the egg information table 832b of the food data storage unit 832 (step S26). Here, when a weight of 45 g or more is detected for the egg holder recorded as having no egg in the previous egg information table 832b, the CPU 82 determines that a new egg has been stored, and the timer 61 Start counting elapsed time.
Next, the CPU 82 increments the egg holder number n (step S27), and determines whether the egg holder number n is n = 13 (step S28). If the CPU 82 determines in step S28 that n = 13 is not satisfied (step S28; No), the process returns to step S24. On the other hand, when the CPU 82 determines that n = 13 (step S28; Yes), the CPU 82 proceeds to step S29.

  In step S29, the CPU 82 calculates the total number of eggs based on the data recorded in the egg information table 832b. The CPU 82 determines whether or not the total number calculated in step S29 is smaller than the set number (for example, three) registered in the food information registration table 832a of the food data storage unit 832 (step S30). If the CPU 82 determines in step S30 that the total number is larger than the set number (step S30; No), the process ends. On the other hand, if the CPU 82 determines in step S30 that the total number is less than the set number (step S30; Yes), it subsequently determines whether or not the remaining number low notification flag is reset to “0” (step S30; Yes). Step S31). If the CPU 82 determines in step S31 that the remaining few-notification flag has not been reset to “0” (step S31; No), the process ends. On the other hand, if the CPU 82 determines in step S31 that the remaining few notification flag is reset to “0” (step S31; Yes), the remaining few notification mail is sent via the server 200 to the mobile phone 300. (Step S32), the low remaining number notification flag is set to “1” (step S33), and the process is terminated.

Next, the drink empty / low remaining amount notification information transmission operation process executed by the CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG.
The drink empty / low remaining amount notification information transmission operation process is performed by the CPU 82 executing the measurement control program 84a, the storage determination program 84b, the weight determination program 84i, the change notification information transmission program 84j, and the storage guidance program 84k. .
Note that the empty / low remaining amount notification information transmission operation process will be described using the drink holder A as an example.

  First, in step S41, the CPU 82 determines whether or not the empty timer A is operating. In step S41, when the CPU 82 determines that the empty timer A is not in operation (step S41; No), the CPU 82 proceeds to step S50. On the other hand, when the CPU 82 determines in step S41 that the empty timer A is in operation (step S41; Yes), the empty timer A after the drink holder A becomes empty (weight less than 50 g) is used. It is determined whether or not the counted time is less than 20 minutes (step S42). If the CPU 82 determines in step S42 that the time counted by the empty timer A is less than 20 minutes (step S42; Yes), it causes LEDa to blink rapidly (step S43) and proceeds to step S50. On the other hand, when determining in step S42 that the time is not less than 20 minutes (step S42; No), the CPU 82 determines whether or not the time counted by the empty timer A is less than 60 minutes (step S44). If the CPU 82 determines in step S44 that the time counted by the empty timer A is less than 60 minutes (step S44; Yes), it causes LEDa to blink slowly (step S45), and proceeds to step S50. If the CPU 82 determines in step S44 that it is not less than 60 minutes (step S44; No), the LEDa is turned off (step S46), and then the empty timer A is reset (step S47). Further, the CPU 82 transmits an empty notification mail about the holder A to the mobile phone 300 via the server 200 (step S48). In step S49, the holder A empty notification completed flag is set to “1”. Proceed to S50.

  In step S50, the CPU 82 determines whether or not the door detection unit 2 has detected the opening of the door 1a. In step S50, when the CPU 82 determines that the opening of the door 1a is detected (step S50; Yes), the CPU 82 then determines whether or not the closing of the door 1a is detected (step S51). When the CPU 82 determines in step S51 that the closing of the door 1a has been detected (step S51; Yes), the drink sensor A provided in the drink holder A measures the weight of the drink in the drink holder A (step S52). The weight data of the drink of the measured drink holder A is acquired. Next, based on the acquired drink weight data of the drink holder A, the CPU 82 determines whether or not the drink weight of the drink holder A is out of a first set weight range (for example, 50 g or more) (step S53). ). If the CPU 82 determines in step S53 that the drink weight of the drink holder A is out of the second set weight range (step S53; Yes), the CPU 82 determines whether or not the empty timer A is in operation (step S54). ). When the CPU 82 determines in step S54 that the empty timer A is operating (step S54; Yes), the CPU 82 returns to step S42. On the other hand, when determining in step S54 that the empty timer A is not in operation (step S54; No), the CPU 82 determines whether or not the empty notified flag of the drink holder A is set to “1” (step S54). S55). If the CPU 82 determines in step S55 that the empty notification flag of the drink holder A is set to “1” (step S55; Yes), the CPU 82 returns to step S50. On the other hand, when the CPU 82 determines in step S55 that the empty notification flag of the drink holder A is not set to “1” (step S55; No), the CPU 82 operates the empty timer A (step S56) and acquires the acquired drink. The weight of the drink in the holder A is recorded in the drink information table 832c in association with the opening / closing date / time data of the door 1a (step S57), and the process returns to step S42.

  In step S53, when the CPU 82 determines that the weight of the drink in the drink holder A is not out of the first set weight range (step S53; No), the empty timer A is reset (step S58). A empty notification flag of A is reset to “0” (step S59), and the weight of the drink in the drink holder A is compared with the weight of the drink in the drink holder A at the time of recording in the previous drink information table 832c. It is determined whether there is a weight variation (step S60). If the CPU 82 determines in step S60 that there is no weight variation (step S60; No), the CPU 82 returns to step S50. On the other hand, when the CPU 82 determines in step S60 that there is a weight variation (step S60; Yes), the CPU 82 determines whether the weight has increased (step S61). When determining that the weight has increased in step S61 (step S61; Yes), the CPU 82 determines that a new drink has been stored, records drink update information (step S62), and proceeds to step S65. On the other hand, if the CPU 82 determines in step S61 that the weight has not increased (step S61; No), whether or not the weight of the drink in the drink holder A is out of the second set weight range (for example, 200 g or more). Is determined (step S63). When the CPU 82 determines in step 63 that the weight of the drink in the drink holder A is not outside the second set weight range (step S63; No), the CPU 82 proceeds to step S65, while the weight of the drink in the drink holder A is If it is determined that the second set weight range has been exceeded (step S63; Yes), a low remaining amount notification mail about the holder A is transmitted to the mobile phone 300 via the server 200 (step S64). In step 65, the CPU 82 records the acquired drink weight of the drink holder A in the drink information table 832c in association with the opening / closing date / time data of the door 1a, and returns to step S50.

According to the refrigerator 100 according to the present invention described above, a new egg is placed in the egg storage holder 41 based on the egg weight measured by the egg sensor 51 of the weight detection unit 5 by the execution of the storage determination program 84b by the CPU 82. The elapsed time since it was determined that a new egg was stored in the egg storage holder 41 by the execution of the elapsed time determination program 84d is stored in the food information storage table. It is determined whether or not the expiration date has been exceeded, and if it is determined that the elapsed time has exceeded the expiration date by executing the elapsed time determination program 84d, the mobile phone 300 is informed by executing the progress notification information transmission program 84e. A deadline notification email indicating that the expiration date has expired is sent.
In addition, by executing the storage determination program 84b by the CPU 82, it is determined whether or not a new drink has been stored in the drink storage holder 42 based on the weight of the drink measured by the drink sensor 52 of the weight detection unit 5. By executing the time determination program 84d, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the determination that a new drink has been stored in the drink storage holder 42 has exceeded the expiration date of the drink previously registered in the food information registration table 832a. In addition, if it is determined that the elapsed time has exceeded the expiration date due to the execution of the elapsed time determination program 84d, the expiration notification that the expiration date has expired is sent to the mobile phone 300 by the execution of the progress notification information transmission program 84e. An email is sent.
Therefore, when storing food such as new eggs and drinks, inventory management is performed without inputting data such as the expiration date, and the user can perform inventory management in the refrigerator 100 by a simple method. Can do.

  Further, when the CPU 82 executes the first determination program 84f, the egg sensor no. 1-No. 12 is determined based on the weight of the egg for each egg holder, and the calculation program 84g is executed to determine the total number of eggs based on the presence of the egg for each egg holder. When it is determined that the total number of eggs calculated by the calculation program 84g is smaller than the set number registered in the food information registration table 832a in advance by the execution of the second determination program 84h. Since the transmission program 84j sends a small remaining number notification mail to the effect that the total number of eggs is less than the set number to the mobile phone 300, the user can obtain the total number of eggs by using the small remaining number notification mail even in a remote place. It can be understood that the number is smaller than the preset number.

  Further, when it is determined by the execution of the weight determination program 84i by the CPU 82 that the weight of the drink in the drink storage holder 42 is out of the preset set weight range as measured by the drink sensor 52 of the weight detection unit 5, By executing the change notification information transmission program 84j, an empty notification email or a low remaining amount notification email indicating that the weight of the drink is out of the preset set weight range is transmitted to the mobile phone 300. In this case, it is possible to grasp that the weight of the drink is out of the preset weight range by the empty notification mail or the low remaining amount notification mail.

  Furthermore, since the CPU 82 executes the storage guidance program 84k to guide the user to store the drink in the drink holder by the LED 71, the user can store the drink at an appropriate position, and the stock Management can be performed more reliably.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various improvements and design changes may be made without departing from the present invention.
For example, in the present invention, the refrigerator 100 is illustrated as the article storage, but any article can be stored or stored such as a safe, a warehouse, a showcase, a closet, a closet, etc. good.
Moreover, although demonstrated using a foodstuff as a stored item accommodated in the refrigerator 100, and also demonstrated using a drink as a foodstuff, a stored item is not restricted to this, What is necessary is just the articles | goods accommodated in a refrigerator.
Further, although the mobile phone 300 has been described as the terminal device, the terminal device may be, for example, a PC (Personal Computer) or the like.
In addition, the blinking LED or the lid is exemplified as the storage guiding portion. However, any other structure may be used as long as it can be guided to the storage location of the stored item, for example, an LCD display. Good.
Moreover, although the electrostatic capacity type weight sensor is illustrated as the weight detection unit 5, for example, a load cell type or an electromagnetic force balance type weight sensor may be used.

It is a figure for demonstrating the whole structure of the refrigerator, server, and mobile telephone which were connected by the telecommunication line. It is a perspective view of the state which opened the door of the refrigerator main body of a refrigerator. It is a front view of the state which closed the door of the refrigerator main body of a refrigerator. It is a block diagram which shows the principal part structure of a refrigerator. It is a perspective view of an egg storage holder. It is a perspective view of a drink storage holder. It is the figure which illustrated the lid with which a storage guidance part is equipped. It is the figure which illustrated the food information table. It is the figure which illustrated the egg information table. It is the figure which illustrated the drink information table. It is a flowchart of the egg progress notification information transmission operation process executed by the CPU. It is a flowchart of the progress notification information transmission operation process of the drink performed by CPU. It is a flowchart of the remaining number of eggs notification information transmission operation processing executed by the CPU. It is a flowchart of a drink empty / low remaining amount notification information transmission operation process executed by a CPU.

Explanation of symbols

100 Refrigerator (goods storage)
300 Mobile phone (terminal equipment)
1 Refrigerator body (article storage body)
1a Door 2 Door detector (door closing detection means)
4 Storage unit 41 Egg storage holder (egg storage unit)
41a-41l Egg holder No. 1-No. 12 (Individual storage unit)
5 Weight detector (measuring means)
51 Egg sensor (egg measuring means, individual measuring means)
61 Timer (Timekeeping means)
7 Storage guidance part (storage guidance means)
82 CPU (measurement control means, storage judgment means, timing means, change judgment means, elapsed time judgment means, progress notification information transmission means, first judgment means, calculation means, second judgment means, weight judgment means, change notification information transmission Means, storage guiding means)
84a Measurement control program (measurement control means)
84b Storage determination program (storage determination means)
84c Timekeeping program (timekeeping means)
84d Elapsed time judgment program (Elapsed time judgment means)
84e Progress notification information transmission program (progress notification information transmission means)
84f 1st judgment program (1st judgment means, change judgment means)
84g Calculation program (calculation means, change judgment means)
84h Second judgment program (second judgment means, change judgment means)
84i Weight judgment program (weight judgment means)
84j Change notification information transmission program (change notification information transmission means)
84k storage guidance program (storage guidance means)

Claims (7)

In the refrigerator connected to the terminal device via the telecommunication line,
A refrigerator body having an openable / closable door;
An egg storage unit provided in the refrigerator body and having a plurality of individual storage units for individually storing eggs; and
Egg measuring means provided in the individual storage unit and measuring the weight of the stored egg;
A storage determination unit that determines whether a new egg is stored in the individual storage unit based on the weight measured by the egg measurement unit;
A time measuring means for measuring an elapsed time since it is determined by the storage determining means that a new egg has been stored in the individual storage unit;
An elapsed time determining means for determining whether or not the elapsed time measured by the time measuring means has exceeded a preset set time;
Progress notification information transmitting means for transmitting predetermined progress notification information to the terminal device when the elapsed time determination means determines that the elapsed time has exceeded a preset set time;
Door closing detection means for detecting closing of the door;
Measurement control means for controlling the egg measuring means to measure the weight when the door closing movement detection means detects the door closing movement;
First determination means for determining the presence or absence of an egg for each individual storage unit based on the weight measured by the egg measurement means under the control of the measurement control means;
Calculation means for calculating the total number of eggs stored in the egg storage unit based on the presence or absence of eggs for each individual storage unit determined by the first determination unit;
Second determination means for determining whether the total number of eggs calculated by the calculation means is less than a preset number;
Change notification information transmission for transmitting predetermined change notification information to the terminal device when the second determining means determines that the total number of eggs calculated by the calculating means is less than a preset number. Means,
A refrigerator comprising: In the refrigerator connected to the terminal device via the telecommunication line,
A refrigerator body having an openable / closable door;
A storage unit provided in the refrigerator body for storing storage items;
Measuring means provided in the storage unit and measuring the weight of the stored items;
Storage determining means for determining whether a new stored item is stored in the storage unit based on the weight measured by the measuring means;
Clocking means for timing an elapsed time since it is determined that a new stored item is stored in the storage unit by the storage determination unit;
An elapsed time determining means for determining whether or not the elapsed time measured by the time measuring means has exceeded a preset set time;
Progress notification information transmitting means for transmitting predetermined progress notification information to the terminal device when the elapsed time determination means determines that the elapsed time has exceeded a preset set time;
Door closing detection means for detecting closing of the door;
Measurement control means for controlling the measurement means to measure the weight when the door closing movement is detected by the door closing movement detection means;
Weight determination means for determining whether or not the weight of the stored item measured by the measurement means is out of a preset set weight range under the control of the measurement control means;
Change notification information transmission for transmitting predetermined change notification information to the terminal device when the weight determination means determines that the weight of the stored item measured by the measurement means is out of a preset weight range. Means,
A storage guiding means for guiding a user to store a stored item in the storage unit;
A refrigerator comprising: An article storage connected to a terminal device via a telecommunication line,
An article storage body having an openable / closable door;
A storage unit that is provided in the article storage body and stores stored items;
Measuring means for measuring the weight of the stored item stored in the storage unit;
Storage determining means for determining whether a new storage object is stored in the storage unit based on the weight of the storage object measured by the measuring means;
Clocking means for timing an elapsed time since it is determined that a new stored item is stored in the storage unit by the storage determination unit;
An elapsed time determining means for determining whether or not the elapsed time measured by the time measuring means has exceeded a preset set time;
Progress notification information transmitting means for transmitting predetermined progress notification information to the terminal device when the elapsed time determination means determines that the elapsed time has exceeded a preset set time;
An article storage box comprising: Door closing detection means for detecting closing of the door;
Measurement control means for controlling the measurement means to measure the weight of the stored item when the door closing detection means detects the door closing movement;
A change determining unit that determines whether the stored item satisfies a preset change condition based on the weight of the stored item measured by the measuring unit under the control of the measurement control unit;
Change notification information transmitting means for transmitting predetermined change notification information to the terminal device when it is determined by the change determination means that the stored item satisfies the preset change condition;
The article storage box according to claim 3, further comprising: The storage unit includes an individual storage unit that individually stores a plurality of storage items of the same type,
The measurement means includes individual measurement means for individually measuring the weight of the stored items stored in the individual storage unit,
The change judging means includes
First determination means for determining the presence or absence of stored items for each individual storage unit based on the weight of the stored items of the individual storage unit measured by the individual measurement unit;
Calculating means for calculating the total number of stored items based on the presence or absence of stored items for each individual storage unit determined by the first determining unit;
Second determining means for determining that the change condition is satisfied when the total number of stored items calculated by the calculating means is less than a preset set number;
The article storage box according to claim 4, further comprising:   The change determining unit determines that the change condition is satisfied when the weight of the stored item stored in the storage unit measured by the measuring unit is out of a preset weight range. The article storage box according to claim 4 or 5.   The article storage according to any one of claims 3 to 6, further comprising storage guiding means for guiding a user to store a stored item in the storage unit.

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