KR100577177B1 - refrigerator using message function - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is to provide an electronic device with a message function integrated with the refrigerator door to provide housewives with vitality in housework, as well as facilitate communication between family members. A modem for performing data communication, a microcomputer for a refrigerator for controlling the components of the refrigerator, a touch panel unit for generating key signals for input / output and message input / output relating to living information by a user's touch, and A storage unit for storing information corresponding to the key signal selected by the touch panel unit, and installed on the outer surface of the refrigerator and connected to the touch panel unit to read the life information and message information stored in the storage unit at the request of the user and displayed on the screen A display unit, a key signal input from the outside via the Internet, and the touch panel unit In addition to controlling the refrigerator microcomputer in response to the key signal of the data emitter, the display unit includes a main control unit which displays information requested by the user on a screen or transmits it to the outside via the Internet, thereby utilizing the kitchen space.

Refrigerator

Description

Refrigerator with message function {refrigerator using message function}

1 is a block diagram of a refrigerator having a message function according to the present invention

2 is a flowchart of a refrigerator having a message function according to the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

10: main control unit 20: storage unit

30: modem 40: touch panel unit

50: display unit 60: communication microcomputer

70: refrigerator microcomputer 80: speaker

90: camera

The present invention relates to a refrigerator, and more particularly, to a refrigerator having a display unit and various message functions added thereto.

Conventional refrigerators and electronic notebooks having a message function are provided as devices having separate functions.

In other words, the refrigerator is used as a means to prevent food corruption by putting food, and the electronic notebook is used to electronically use the existing notebook functions such as contacts, phone book, memo management, schedule management, etc. have.

In addition, kitchen space is becoming larger due to increased consumption and changes in Western lifestyles. Accordingly, the kitchen space is not only a space for eating, but also a space for family members to gather, talk and live. .

In addition, in the case of housewives living in the kitchen space a lot of time, the situation is required to change quantitatively and qualitatively.

Therefore, in recent years, a number of inventions have been introduced to add a telephone function to a water purifier used in the kitchen, or to make a telephone with the kitchen at the same time.

However, as the size of the refrigerator is increasing, it occupies a large part of the kitchen space, but it is very insufficient in terms of its use.

As the utilization side of the refrigerator, memo papers and schedule planning between family members were memo- ized using memo pads, etc. on the refrigerator door, which easily jumped on the eyes, using a sticking tool such as a magnet, and delivering a message.

In addition, an electronic calculator or a notebook with a memo and a calculation function must be kept separately, so when you want to use it urgently, it is inconvenient to find and use it one by one.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, housewives by using the electronic device with a message function integrally with the refrigerator door by using this to energize housework, as well as the intention of family members The purpose is to facilitate delivery.

Features of the refrigerator having an electronic organizer function according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a modem for performing data communication with an external Internet network, a refrigerator microcomputer for controlling the components of the refrigerator, the user's touch A touch panel unit for generating key signals for input / output and message input / output relating to living information, a storage unit for storing information corresponding to the key signal selected by the touch panel unit, and an outer surface of the refrigerator A display unit connected to the touch panel unit to read and display life information and message information stored in the storage unit on a screen at the request of a user; a key signal input from the outside through the Internet and a key signal from the touch panel unit; In response to the control of the refrigerator microcomputer at the same time the user requested information to the display unit Or it may display a consists over the Internet includes a main control section for transmitting to the outside.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of establishing a connection between a function of a message and a network by driving a control program, a first search step of searching for an input and output request through the network, and the search result. A second search step for searching whether there is an input or output request internally when there is no external request, and when a request occurs in the first and second searches, authentication by searching for a qualification according to the corresponding information of the user who requested the information And inputting / outputting the corresponding information when the qualification is confirmed as the result of the authentication search.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

A preferred embodiment of a refrigerator having an electronic organizer function according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a configuration diagram of a refrigerator having an electronic organizer function according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, a modem 30 performing communication with an external internet network and a data signal output from the modem 30 are stored in a refrigerator. The touch panel unit 40 for generating a key signal through a simple contact between the communication microcomputer 60 for connecting with the microcomputer 70, the living information input / output and the message input / output, and the touch panel unit 40 A storage unit 20 for storing information input through the database, a display unit 50 for reading the information requested by the user from the storage unit 20, and displaying the information on the screen; In response to a key signal and a key signal from the touch panel unit, the refrigerator controls the refrigerator microcomputer 70 and transmits predetermined image information to the display unit 50 so that the information requested by the user is displayed. A communication microcomputer 60 for connecting the main controller 10, the main controller 10, and the refrigerator microcomputer 70, and a camera 90 for recording and reproducing a video signal under the control of the main controller 10. And a speaker 80 for generating an audio signal corresponding to the video signal according to the recording and reproducing.

The touch panel unit 40 may include a message key for connecting to an information program used for transferring a memo between family members, a schedule key for connecting to an information program used for information such as a specific family anniversary, an important appointment, a phone book, and a network; It consists of Internet information key that connects to information program used for stock information and life information through network.

The message key is composed of an input key and an output key for selecting an input and an output.

The input key is composed of an image input key for inputting image information through a camera and a speaker, a character keyboard identical to a PC keyboard, and a character board directly writeable with a specific pen.

In the output key, input information lists are sequentially arranged so that a message input through one touch can be searched.

Subsequently, the schedule key is composed of a daily calendar, a monthly calendar, and a calendar calendar.

In addition, the schedule key is composed of a calendar, a calendar, and a calendar in the same way as the output.

Subsequently, the Internet information key is configured in the same order as the current Internet search information company site in order of input of information provided by the Internet information company through a site designated by the user and the like.

In addition, all keys corresponding to the touch panel unit 40 include a deletion key, an insertion key, a modification key, and the like.

The operation of the refrigerator having a message function according to the present invention configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 as follows.

First, when power is supplied, control programs mounted in the main control unit 10 and the refrigerator are respectively driven to connect a message function and a network (S10).

Subsequently, it is searched whether there is an input and output request through the network (S20).

If there is no external request as a result of the search, it is next searched whether there is a request for input and output through the touch panel unit 40 (S30).

When a request occurs in the external / internal request search, the requested information is authenticated to detect the authorization of the user (S40).

If the qualification is confirmed as a result of the authentication search, and sends an approval signal to the main control unit 10, the main control unit 10 receives the approval signal and executes the input / output control program previously stored in the storage unit (20) (S50). .

Through the input control program, the main control unit 10 stores corresponding information in the storage unit 20 at the user's request, and displays the corresponding information in the LCD unit 50.

In addition, the information is input to the storage unit 20 and displayed on the LCD unit 50 using the Internet through a network.

Then, as an example, look at the case of storing the information such as the name, address, telephone number in the storage unit 20.

In order to input a name (or work name), the schedule key or message key of the message key, the schedule key, and the Internet information key displayed on the touch panel unit 40 is pressed.

Then, the input key of the input and output keys displayed on the touch panel unit 40 is pressed again.

Next, press the character keyboard of the same type of keyboard as the PC keyboard and the keyboard that is directly written using a specific pen.

 When the user inputs a name / work name and a telephone number using the character keypad displayed on the touch panel unit 40, the main controller 10 recognizes the inputted character and numeric information.

Subsequently, the main controller 10 stores the input letter and number information in the storage unit 20 to store information such as a name (or work name), an address, a telephone number, and the like.

At this time, through the character keyboard generated in the touch panel unit 40, the user can easily input letter and number information to be written.

Alternatively, write the above information directly on the dial using a specific pen, and save it under an arbitrary name.

As described above, when the house is emptied and the house is out of the house, the memo to be transferred with the fact that the house is transmitted through the touch pad unit 40 is stored in the storage unit 20 using the message key. Facts and notes can be checked through the LCD unit 50.

At this time, when the message key is pressed, an input key and an output key are displayed in a sub window, and when the input key is pressed, an image input key, a character key board, and a letter board are displayed.

Then, when the user wants to enter text, the user inputs characters through the character keypad or the dial, and if the user wants to input an image other than the characters, the user presses the image input key to input through the camera 90 and the speaker 80. Save the message as a video.

In addition, the phone number or address of relatives and friends, such as family events, such as using the schedule key in the storage unit 20 is stored in advance and when urgent business occurs, it can be easily handled by various operations. Calculations such as utility bills can be calculated using an electronic calculator program.

And continuously changing life information, that is, stock information and life information is stored in the memory through the Internet only the information requested by the user by using the Internet information key, and various information is written without the hassle of inputting through the keypad. And search by image.

At this time, if you define the information serviced through the Internet information search company, the information is automatically entered and can be searched.

In addition, when the user wants to retrieve the information stored in the storage unit 20 from the outside, the main control unit 10 through the interface unit 30 which is a communication device of the refrigerator after connecting to the network using a personal wired / wireless terminal Connect and search for the information.

And when all these executions are completed (S60).

The refrigerator having the electronic organizer function according to the present invention as described above has the following effects.                     

First, by providing a very simple structure on the door of the refrigerator using the most needed functions of housewives, there is an effect that can utilize the kitchen space.

Second, there is an effect that can be closely connected to the useful information for housewives who spend a lot of time in the kitchen space connected to the network.

Third, since the information stored in the memory can be retrieved from the outside, all text and image information can be searched without having a separate electronic notebook and a notebook.

Fourth, it is easy to input letters and numbers by using the touch panel and the character keypad displayed on the touch panel.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the embodiments, but should be defined by the claims.

Claims (10)

A refrigerator microcomputer for controlling the components of the refrigerator; A touch panel unit configured to generate key signals related to input / output of messages and input / output of living information by a user's touch; A storage unit which stores corresponding information by the key signal selected by the touch panel unit; A display unit installed at an outer surface of the refrigerator and connected to the touch panel unit for reading and displaying life information and message information stored in the storage unit on a screen at the request of a user; A main control unit controlling the refrigerator microcomputer in response to a key signal from the touch panel unit and displaying information requested by a user on the display unit; A communication microcomputer for connecting the main controller and the refrigerator microcomputer; A camera for recording and reproducing a video signal under the control of the main controller; And And a speaker unit configured to generate an audio signal corresponding to the video signal according to the recording and reproducing. A refrigerator microcomputer for controlling the components of the refrigerator; A modem for performing data communication with an external internet network; A storage unit for storing living information, message information, and stock information transmitted through the modem; A display unit installed at an outer surface of the refrigerator and reading and displaying the life information and message information stored in the storage unit on a screen; A main control unit controlling the refrigerator microcomputer in response to a signal input from the outside through the Internet and simultaneously displaying information requested by the user on the display unit or transmitting the information to the outside through the Internet; A communication microcomputer for connecting the main controller and the refrigerator microcomputer; A camera for recording and reproducing a video signal under the control of the main controller; And And a speaker unit configured to generate an audio signal corresponding to the video signal according to the recording and reproducing. delete The method of claim 1, wherein the touch panel unit A message key used to transfer notes between family members, A refrigerator with a message function, characterized in that it comprises a schedule key used for information such as a specific anniversary or important appointments and phone books. The method of claim 4, wherein the message key A refrigerator having a message function, comprising a sub window including an input key and an output key for selecting an input and an output. The method of claim 5, wherein the input key An image input key for inputting image information through a camera and a speaker; Character keyboard to input characters in the same structure as PC keyboard, A refrigerator having a message function, comprising a sub-window including a dial input and writing directly with a specific pen. The method of claim 4, wherein the schedule key Work input and output on a daily basis, Monthly calendar input and output, A refrigerator having a message function, comprising a sub-window including the history of inputting and outputting by the unit of year. The method of claim 2, wherein the display unit A refrigerator having a message function, characterized by sequentially displaying information searched by a user in the same form as a current Internet search information company site and information separately provided by an Internet information company. The method of claim 4, wherein All of the keys corresponding to the touch panel unit includes a deletion key, an insertion key, a modification key, and the like, each of which comprises a sub-window. Driving a control program to establish a message function and a network connection; A first search step of searching for an input and output request from outside through a network; A second search step of searching whether there is an input and output request internally when there is no external request as a result of the search; Searching for and authenticating the qualification according to the corresponding information of the user who requested the information when the request occurs in the first and second searches; The refrigerator having a message function, characterized in that comprises the step of inputting / outputting the corresponding information when the qualification result is recognized.

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