KR100801365B1 - A combined television and refrigerator with supplying multi-media function - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a television combined refrigerator that provides a multimedia function for selectively implementing television viewing or multimedia playback.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a television combined refrigerator including a television receiver configured to receive and reproduce a television signal in a refrigerator; Signal transmission means for transferring information and reproduction data of the multimedia data between the external device and the television receiver; Selecting means for selecting one of reproduction of a television signal and reproduction of multimedia data; Since the selection means includes an output means for outputting one of the reproduction of the television signal and the reproduction of the multimedia data from the television receiver, various multimedia can be realized, and the user can satisfy various needs.

Refrigerator, television, multimedia, television receiver, signal transmission means, selection means, output means, codec

Description

A COMBINED TELEVISION AND REFRIGERATOR WITH SUPPLYING MULTI-MEDIA FUNCTION}

1 is a front view showing a television combined refrigerator providing a multimedia function according to the present invention,

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a television combined refrigerator of FIG. 1;

3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a television combined refrigerator providing a multimedia function according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols on main parts of the drawings>

10: MP3 player 12: storage unit

14: communication unit 16: sound output unit

20: signal transmission means 30: television receiver

32: television control unit 34: MP3 control unit

36: image output unit 38: sound amplifier

40: selection means 42: switching switch

44: selector 50: output means

52: display 54: speaker

The present invention relates to a television combined refrigerator that provides a multimedia function for selectively implementing television viewing or multimedia playback.

Generally, a refrigerator is a device used for long-term storage of fresh food, and includes a freezer compartment for freezing food, a refrigerating chamber for refrigerating plants, and a freezing cycle for cooling the freezer and refrigerator compartment. The operation control is performed by the controller.

Such refrigerators are not only the most basic but also the most widely used core elements in the kitchen space, and are gradually becoming larger according to the increase in consumption and the change of Western lifestyle.

In addition, unlike the past, the kitchen space is not only a space for eating, but it is transforming into a living space where family members can not only talk and solve the eating habits. There is a demand for functional changes both quantitatively and directly so that all family members can use them easily.

In addition, as the technology of information and communication has been developed at a very high speed, multimedia of electronic products is rapidly progressing, so home electronic products will not simply have one or two functions, but will be linked to several home appliances. .

For example, a refrigerator is being developed that combines a computer with an existing refrigerator, attaches a liquid crystal display (LCD) to the refrigerator door, and not only watches television but also connects a website to enjoy the Internet.

In this case, not only the present temperature and operation state of the refrigerator may be displayed on the refrigerator door but also the stored food state, nutrition information, cooking information, and the like may be configured.

Therefore, in order to satisfy various needs of users, a refrigerator has recently been required to receive various multimedia data in addition to television reception and to provide various multimedia functions to the user in addition to watching television.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems of the prior art, to provide a television combined refrigerator that provides a multimedia function capable of selecting and receiving television signals and multimedia data, and thereby watching television or multimedia. There is this.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a television combined refrigerator that provides a multimedia function, and includes a television receiver configured to receive and reproduce a television signal in a refrigerator; Signal transmission means for transferring information and reproduction data of the multimedia data between the external device and the television receiver; Selecting means for selecting one of reproduction of a television signal and reproduction of multimedia data; And output means for outputting one of the reproduction of the television signal and the reproduction of the multimedia data from the television receiver according to the selection means.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a front view showing a television combined refrigerator providing a multimedia function according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a block diagram showing a television combined refrigerator of FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a television-based refrigerator providing a multimedia function according to the present invention includes a freezer compartment 2 and a refrigerator compartment door 4 in a refrigerator body (not shown) formed so that the freezer compartment and the refrigerator compartment are partitioned on both sides. Is hinged, and the freezer door 2 is provided with an ice supply device 6 capable of taking out ice or cold water and an operation panel 8 for controlling the operation of the refrigerator thereon, while the refrigerator door ( 4) is provided with a television-shaped output means 50 capable of watching television or playing other multimedia.

Of course, one side of the refrigerator main body includes a refrigeration cycle (not shown) including a compressor, a condenser, a capillary tube or an electronic expansion valve, and an evaporator, and a cold air circulation fan so that the cold air exchanged from the evaporator side is supplied to the freezing compartment or the refrigerating compartment. (Not shown) is built in, each component is operated by a control unit (not shown) to control the operation of the refrigerator.

In particular, a television receiver 30 is provided for selectively watching television or playing multimedia through the output means 50. An external device is provided by the signal transmission means 20 to the television receiver 30. And a selection means 40 for selecting either television viewing or multimedia playback to the television receiver 30.

Of course, the external device includes a cassette player, a CD player, an MP3 player, a video player, a DVD player, and the like, which will be described below as being representatively limited to the MP3 player 10.

Specifically, the MP3 player 10 may be detachably connected to the television receiver 30 by the signal transmitting means 20, but may be configured to be embedded in a refrigerator.

In this case, the MP3 player 10 includes a storage unit 12 in which MP3 data and codec are stored, a communication unit 14 receiving a control command of the television receiver 30, and a communication unit 14. A sound output unit 16 for converting specific MP3 data into reproduced sound data by a codec and outputting the same according to a control command is provided.

Of course, the MP3 player 10 has a terminal connected with the signal transmitting means 20, and even if there is no control command of the television receiver 30, the MP3 player 10 has a data transmission related button (not shown) by itself. The data may be converted into sound data by the codec and output.

Next, the signal transmitting means 20 not only recognizes the contact between the MP3 player 10 and the television receiver 30, but also transfers reproduction data such as control commands, information data, sound data, or video data to each other. Done.

At this time, the signal transmission means 20 is a first connection line (not shown) that transmits a control command from the television receiver 30 to the MP3 player 10 and receives information data and connection recognition, and the MP3 It may be divided into a second connection line (not shown) for transmitting the playback data from the player 10 to the television receiver 30.

Of course, the signal transmission means 20 is composed of a kind of cable, both ends are formed with terminals connected to the MP3 player 10 and the television receiver 30, respectively.

Next, the television receiver 30 includes an antenna (not shown) that receives a television signal, which is a radio signal of a predetermined frequency band, in the air through a broadcast communication room, and a television control unit that receives the television signal and reproduces the television signal. 32 is provided.

In addition, the television receiver 30 communicates with the communication unit 14 of the MP3 player and issues an MP3 control unit 34 to issue control commands, and an image output unit 36 for outputting image data to the output means 50. And a sound output unit 38 for amplifying and outputting the sound data to the output means 50.

Of course, the television receiver 30 includes an antenna (not shown) on a relatively small substrate, and a printed circuit board (not shown) provided with a plurality of chipsets and electronic components.

Next, the selection means 40 is connected to the television receiver 30, the switching switch 42 to switch from the television function to the MP3 player function by the user's selection, and the television function or the MP3 player function is implemented. It consists of a selector 44 that can adjust the channel, volume, playlist display / selection, etc. by the user's operation.

At this time, the switching switch 42 is connected to the television control unit 32 and the MP3 control unit 34. When the switching switch 42 is turned on, the television control unit 32 is turned off and the television function is stopped. The MP3 controller 34 is turned on to operate the MP3 player function, but when the switch 42 is turned off, the television controller 32 and the MP3 controller 34 are operated in reverse.

Of course, the selection means 40 may be configured as a direct button exposed on the output means 50 side, it may be configured as a remote control that can be adjusted from a long distance.

Next, the output means 50 is installed on the refrigerating compartment door 4 side and connected to the television receiver 30, a display 52 such as an LCD monitor for displaying an image, and a speaker for transmitting sound ( 54).

In this case, the display 52 is connected to the image output unit 36 to reproduce a television signal as an image, or display information data and / or image data of MP3 data, while the speaker 54 is amplifying the sound. It is connected to the unit 38 to reproduce the television signal as sound or to display the sound data of the MP3 data.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a television combined refrigerator providing a multimedia function according to the present invention.

First, power is input, and the television is operated (see S1).

More specifically, when power is input to the television receiver 30, the television control unit 32 is turned on, but the MP3 control unit 34 is turned off.

Therefore, when the television control unit 32 receives a radio television signal of a specific frequency band transmitted from a broadcast communication network, reproduces the radio television signal and outputs it through the video output unit 36 and the sound amplifier 38, An image of the television is displayed on the display 42 and the television sound is transmitted through the speaker 44.

In this case, a channel, a sound, and the like may be adjusted through the selector 44, and a user may watch television from the display 52 and the speaker 54 of the refrigerating compartment door side.

Next, when the switching switch 42 is operated to switch from the television function to the MP3 function while the television is operating, a control command is transmitted to the MP3 player, and the information data of the MP3 data is received and output. (S2, S3 , See S4)

In advance, the MP3 player 10 is connected to the television receiver 30 by the signal transmitting means 20, and then the switching switch 42 is operated to convert from the television function to the MP3 function. . Of course, the television receiver 30 recognizes the connection of the MP3 player 10 through the signal transmitting means 20, and then its function is changed according to the operation of the changeover switch 42. If the connection of the player 10 is not recognized, its function is not changed even if the changeover switch 42 is operated.

Specifically, when the television receiver 30 recognizes the connection of the MP3 player 10 through the signal transmitting means 20, the MP3 controller 34 of the television receiver issues a control command to the MP3 player. The communication unit 14 of the MP player transfers the information data of the MP3 data stored in the storage unit 12 of the MP3 player to the MP3 control unit 34 of the television receiver.

In this way, the MP3 control unit 34 of the television receiver lists the information data of the MP3 data received according to the song name, playback time, capacity, etc., and displays the display 52 through the image output unit 36 of the television receiver. ).

Of course, the above operation may be automatically performed at the same time the MP3 player 10 is connected, but when the user makes an input request to the selection unit 44, the above operation is performed and the information data of the MP3 data is made. May be displayed on the display 52.

Furthermore, various multimedia related external devices in addition to the MP3 player 10 may contact the television receiver 30 by the signal transmitting means 20, and information data of the multimedia data may be displayed through the above operation. have.

Next, when the selector 44 is operated to select specific MP3 data among the MP3 data, the reproduction data of the MP3 data is received and outputted (see S5 and S6).

Here, the user may view the information data of the MP3 data displayed on the display 52, and select and reproduce the desired MP3 data through the selection unit 44.

More specifically, when playback of specific MP3 data is selected by the selection unit 44, the MP3 control unit 34 of the television receiver sends a control command related to playback of specific MP3 data to the communication unit 14 of the MP3 player. In response, the communication unit 14 of the MP player transfers the reproduction data of the MP3 data stored in the storage unit 12 of the MP3 player to the MP3 control unit 34 of the television receiver.

In this case, the reproduction data of the MP3 data refers to a state in which the MP3 data is changed so that the MP3 data can be directly reproduced as image data and sound data by a codec, but the image data may be lyrics of a song or a music video. The song is itself.

In this way, the reproduction data of the MP3 data received by the MP3 control unit 34 of the television receiver is output through the image output unit 36 and the sound amplifier 38 of the television receiver, and the image data is displayed on the display. Sound data is transmitted to the speaker 54 while being displayed at 52.

Similarly, the screen, sound, etc. can be adjusted through the selector 44, and the user can enjoy MP3 from the display 52 and the speaker 54 of the refrigerating compartment door side.

In the above, the present invention has been described in detail by way of examples based on the embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments and drawings, and the scope of the present invention will be limited only by the contents described in the claims below.

Television combined refrigerator providing a multimedia function according to the present invention configured as described above is connected to an external device selectively by a signal transmitting means to the television receiving device, and receives the reproduction data provided from the external device to the television receiving device Because it can be played back through the TV-shaped output means on the refrigerator side of the refrigerator, it is possible to play even if a play-related component for outputting separately received play data is not added, thereby reducing the material cost, and easily in the kitchen. It is possible to choose a function and enjoy a convenient life as well as to satisfy the various needs of the user.

Claims (6)

Signal transmission means connected between the external device and the television receiving device to transmit information of the multimedia data from the external device and reproduction data converted from the external device by the codec of the external device to the television receiving device; Selecting means for selecting one of reproduction of a television signal and reproduction of multimedia data; A television receiver which is built in a refrigerator, receives and reproduces a television signal, and receives playback data; And a output unit for outputting one of the reproduction of the television signal and the reproduction of the multimedia data from the television receiver according to the selection means. The method of claim 1, And the signal transmission means recognizes whether the external device is connected to the television receiver, and transmits a control command of the television receiver to the external device. The method of claim 1, And a signal transmission means for delivering multimedia information and reproduction data according to a control command of a television receiver. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The external device is a television combined refrigerator providing a multimedia function, characterized in that detachable to the television receiver by a signal transmission means. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The playback data converted from an external device includes a television and a refrigerator for a multimedia function, characterized in that it comprises image data and sound data. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, Output means comprises a refrigerator for providing a multimedia function, characterized in that it comprises a display for displaying an image, and a speaker for transmitting sound.

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