KR102595649B1 - Artifcial intelligence refrigerator and method for shopping goods using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The artificial intelligence refrigerator according to one aspect of the present invention is provided on the front of the main body, and includes a display unit that displays a shopping screen including a plurality of immediate purchase buttons and one regular purchase button, a plurality of immediate purchase buttons, or one If there is a touch input to the regular purchase button, a communication unit that transmits information corresponding to the touch input to a preset electronic device, and, if there is a touch input to one of the plurality of instant purchase buttons, the touch input immediate purchase button By including a control unit that controls to transmit purchase request information for the corresponding product, and controls to display a regular purchase shopping list screen including a regular purchase shopping list when there is a touch input to the regular purchase button. You can conveniently purchase items using the refrigerator.

Description

Artificial intelligence refrigerator and method of purchasing goods using it {ARTIFCIAL INTELLIGENCE REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR SHOPPING GOODS USING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a refrigerator and a method of purchasing goods using the same, and more specifically, to a refrigerator that allows users to conveniently purchase goods and a method of purchasing goods using the same.

In general, a refrigerator is a device that allows stored items to be kept fresh for a long period of time by cold air supplied into the storage compartment. The cold air supplied to the inside of the storage compartment is generated by the heat exchange action of the refrigerant. The cold air supplied into the storage compartment is evenly distributed through convection to store food at the desired temperature.

Traditionally, the purpose of refrigerators was to store stored items, but with the trend toward smarter home appliances, there is an increasing need for refrigerators to visually provide users with information about the product itself and other necessary information in daily life.

The prior art (Publication No. 10-2012-0116207) relates to a refrigerator equipped with a display device, and provides various information to the user, such as images taken of the storage space.

Meanwhile, online shopping is rapidly increasing as the use of the Internet increases and mobile devices become smarter. The use of online shopping is increasing because it has the advantage of being able to shop without visiting a store in person and shopping while searching and comparing various products.

Even in the case of large supermarkets that operate offline stores, offline transactions are stagnating while online transactions are increasing. Additionally, the proportion of mobile transactions among online transactions is growing the fastest.

When users want to purchase an item, there is an increasing demand for a way to purchase the item they want regardless of location.

However, prior art 1 can provide various information through a display device and, if necessary, create a shopping list and transmit it to an external device, but it only creates a shopping list and cannot order food from the home appliance. There was a problem. Therefore, there is a need for a method to conveniently purchase goods through a refrigerator.

1. Publication number 10-2012-0116207 (publication date October 22, 2012)

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator through which users can conveniently purchase goods, and a method of purchasing goods using the same.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a store that can improve the user's shopping convenience by linking with a mart and a method of purchasing goods using the store.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator that can provide various information through a user interface implemented on a touch screen and that can control functions or purchase items through touch manipulation.

In order to achieve the above or other objects, a refrigerator according to one aspect of the present invention includes a display unit, which is provided on the front of the main body and displays a shopping screen including a plurality of immediate purchase buttons and one regular purchase button. If there is a touch input to the immediate purchase button or one regular purchase button, a communication unit that transmits information corresponding to the touch input to a preset electronic device, and, if there is a touch input to one of the plurality of instant purchase buttons, the touch Includes a control unit that controls to transmit purchase request information for the product corresponding to the input immediate purchase button, and controls to display a regular purchase shopping list screen including a regular purchase shopping list when there is a touch input to the regular purchase button. by doing. Users can conveniently purchase items using the refrigerator.

In order to achieve the above or other purposes, a method of purchasing goods using a refrigerator according to one aspect of the present invention includes a shopping method including a plurality of immediate purchase buttons and one regular purchase button on the display provided on the front of the refrigerator body. Displaying a screen, receiving a touch input for a plurality of immediate purchase buttons or one regular purchase button, if there is a touch input for one of the plurality of immediate purchase buttons, an article corresponding to the touch-input immediate purchase button Transmitting purchase request information for to a preset electronic device, and, when there is a touch input to the regular purchase button, displaying a regular purchase shopping list screen including a regular purchase shopping list.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, a refrigerator through which users can conveniently purchase products and a product purchasing method using the same can be provided.

Additionally, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the user's shopping convenience can be improved by linking with a mart.

Additionally, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, various information can be provided through a user interface implemented on a touch screen, and functions can be controlled or products can be purchased through touch manipulation.

1 is a front view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a front view when the door of the refrigerator shown in Figure 1 is opened.
Figure 3 is an internal block diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a conceptual diagram of a product purchasing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 to 12 are diagrams referenced in the description of a method of purchasing goods using a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 13 is a flowchart of a method of operating a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments and can be modified into various forms.

In the drawings, parts not related to the description are omitted in order to clearly and briefly explain the present invention, and identical or extremely similar parts are denoted by the same drawing reference numerals throughout the specification.

Meanwhile, the suffixes “module” and “part” for components used in the following description are simply given in consideration of the ease of writing this specification, and do not give any particularly important meaning or role in and of themselves. Accordingly, the terms “module” and “unit” may be used interchangeably.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a refrigerator 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the refrigerator 10 shown in FIG. 1 when the door 4 is opened.

The shape of the refrigerator 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is illustrative, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the refrigerator 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a main body 3 in which a storage compartment S for storing food is formed, and is provided on the front of the main body 3 to provide information to the user. It may include a display unit 180 that can provide or receive information.

Additionally, the refrigerator 10 may include a door 4 that opens and closes the main body 3, and a door switch 160 that detects whether the door 4 is opened or closed. The display unit 180 may be provided on the door 4.

At least one storage compartment (S) may be formed in the main body (3). When the main body 3 is formed with a plurality of storage compartments (S), the plurality of storage compartments (S) may be partitioned by a barrier. The main body 3 may include an upper storage compartment and a lower storage compartment, or may include a left storage compartment and a right storage compartment. The main body 3 may include a refrigerating compartment located above and a freezing compartment located below the refrigerating compartment. The main body 3 may include an outer case 11 that forms the exterior.

Specifically, the main body 3 may have a storage compartment S formed by the inner case 2. The inner case 2 may be located inside the outer case 11. In the main body 3, an insulating material may be disposed between the outer case 11 and the inner case 2.

The inner case 2 may be formed in a box shape with an open front. The inner case 2 may include a left plate, a right plate, an upper plate, a lower plate, and a rear plate.

A plurality of storage compartments (S) in which food is stored are formed in the main body (3). The plurality of storage rooms (S) may be divided into independent spaces, and spaces connected to each other may be logically divided. Specifically, the storage compartment (S) of the main body (3) may be defined by being partitioned by the shelf (6).

The shelf 6 is on which items such as food to be stored in the storage compartment S are placed, and at least one shelf 6 is located in the storage compartment S, so that the storage compartment S can be divided into a plurality of spaces.

The main body 3 may include a cooling device that cools the storage compartment (S).

The cooling device may include a compressor that compresses the refrigerant, a condenser that condenses the refrigerant compressed in the compressor, an expansion mechanism that expands the refrigerant condensed in the condenser, and an evaporator that evaporates the refrigerant expanded in the expansion mechanism.

The main body 3 may include a storage compartment (S) fan (not shown) that flows cold air in the storage compartment (S) to the evaporator and then supplies it to the storage compartment (S). The main body 3 may include a cold air duct (not shown) that guides the air cooled by the evaporator to the storage compartment (S). A cold air outlet (not shown) may be formed in the cold air duct to discharge the guided cold air into the storage compartment (S).

A single door 4 can open and close the storage compartment S, and a plurality of doors 4 can open and close the storage compartment S together. A door switch 160 that detects the opening or closing of the door 4 may be installed on the door 4 and the main body 3.

The door switch 160 detects that the door 4 opens and closes the main body 3, and transmits the detection result to the control unit (140 in FIG. 3). The door switch 160 may use various known technologies that can detect whether the door 4 is open.

Meanwhile, a display unit 180 is provided on the front of the main body 3 and can display a predetermined image.

The display unit 180 can display information such as a control screen and operating status. For example, the display unit 230 may display the dispenser's service type (ice cube, water, ice cubes), the set temperature of the freezer, and the set temperature of the refrigerator.

This display unit 180 may be implemented in various ways, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), light emitting diode (LED), or organic light emitting diode (OLED).

Additionally, the display unit 180 may display images captured by an internal camera (120 in FIG. 3) or display a user interface screen.

Additionally, the display unit 180 is provided as a touch screen and can be used as an input means.

Depending on the embodiment, the refrigerator 10 may include a sensing unit 12 that acquires an external image or detects a user's input or movement.

For example, the detection unit 12 may include an image sensor and an image processing module.

The detection unit 12 can process still images or moving images obtained by an image sensor (eg, CMOS or CCD). The image processing module can process still images or moving images obtained through an image sensor, extract necessary information, and transmit the extracted information to the control unit (140 in FIG. 3).

For example, the detection unit 12 may include a vibration sensor that detects a knock input in which the user knocks on the front of the refrigerator.

The control unit (140 in FIG. 3) can determine the user's gender, age, face, user's access status, user input, etc. based on the information acquired by the sensing unit 12, and the refrigerator 10 responds accordingly. The operation can be controlled.

The detection unit 12 may be installed at a location where it can obtain images surrounding the door 4 or a user's input. For example, the sensing unit 12 may be installed on the outer surface of the main body 3 or the front of the door 4.

Figure 3 is an internal block diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided on the front of the main body and includes a display unit 180 that displays a shopping screen including a plurality of immediate purchase buttons and one regular purchase button. , a communication unit 190 that transmits information corresponding to the touch input to a preset electronic device when there is a touch input to the plurality of immediate purchase buttons or the one regular purchase button, and, one of the plurality of immediate purchase buttons If there is a touch input to, control to transmit purchase request information for the product corresponding to the touch-input immediate purchase button, and if there is a touch input to the regular purchase button, a regular purchase shopping list including a regular purchase shopping list. It may include a control unit 140 that controls display of the screen.

The display unit 180 can display information such as food storage information, control screen, and operating status, and can display an image captured by the internal camera 120 or a user interface screen.

The camera 120 is disposed in at least one area of the interior and takes pictures of the interior. In addition, the camera 120 may transmit the captured image or data based thereon to the control unit 140.

Depending on the embodiment, the camera 120 may be activated and operate when the door of the refrigerator is opened, and may be deactivated and not operate when the door is closed. Alternatively, it may be set to operate in the opposite direction.

Generally, a refrigerator is equipped with a door switch 160, and it is possible to know whether the door of the refrigerator is open or closed through the door switch 160.

That is, the refrigerator further includes a door switch 160 that detects whether the refrigerator door is opened or closed, and the camera 120 can be operated when the refrigerator door is closed.

The camera 120 may be placed in an appropriate position to photograph the inside of the storage room, and may be provided in plural numbers if necessary.

For example, the camera 120 may be installed in a refrigerator and a freezer, respectively. Additionally, the camera 120 may be provided and arranged corresponding to areas divided by shelves in the storage room.

The display unit 180 displays the internal image captured by the camera 120, allowing the user to check the internal state without opening the door.

Additionally, the display unit 180 is provided as a touch screen and can be used as an input means.

The display unit 180 may display a shopping screen including a plurality of immediate purchase buttons and one regular purchase button.

Meanwhile, the communication unit 190 may be equipped with one or more communication modules for communication connection with external electronic devices.

For example, the communication unit 190 may be equipped with a wireless communication module to communicate wirelessly with other electronic devices.

The wireless communication module may include a wireless Internet module for wireless Internet access. The wireless Internet module is configured to transmit and receive wireless signals in a communication network based on wireless Internet technologies.

Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro (Wireless Broadband), and WiMAX (Worldwide). Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced), etc., and the wireless Internet module is Data is transmitted and received according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed in .

Additionally, the wireless communication module may include a short-range communication module for short-range communication. The short-range communication module includes Bluetooth™, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC (Near Field Communication), and Wi-Fi (Wireless- Short-distance communication can be supported using at least one of (Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technologies.

Meanwhile, the communication unit 190 can transmit various data to a preset external device according to predetermined settings and receive various data.

For example, the communication unit 190 may periodically transmit food storage information, purchase request information, etc. whenever a predetermined time elapses to a mobile terminal, server, etc. set by the user.

Accordingly, the user can check and manage food storage information and purchase request information through his or her mobile terminal.

Additionally, the communication unit 190 can transmit various data to a mobile terminal, server, etc. set by the user at a set time every day or at a preset cycle.

Meanwhile, according to the control of the control unit 140, if there is a touch input to the plurality of immediate purchase buttons or the one regular purchase button displayed on the display unit 180, the communication unit 190 provides a response corresponding to the touch input. Information can be transmitted to a preset electronic device.

In this case, the preset electronic device may be a management server of a certain mart. That is, when the user selects the purchase button included in the shopping screen, the communication unit 190 may transmit purchase request information to the management server of the mart managed by the preset mart operator according to the settings.

The purchase request information may include the name and quantity information of the product to be purchased.

The control unit 140 can control the overall operation of the refrigerator.

When there is a user's input through the display unit 180 that displays a shopping screen, the control unit 140 can control the refrigerator to perform a predetermined function or change its operating state based on the user's input.

If there is a touch input to one of the plurality of instant purchase buttons among the shopping screens displayed on the display unit 180, the control unit 140 is configured to transmit purchase request information for the product corresponding to the touched instant purchase button. The communication unit 190 can be controlled.

In addition, the control unit 140 operates the display unit 180 to display a regular purchase shopping list screen including a regular purchase shopping list when there is a touch input to the regular purchase button among the shopping screens displayed on the display unit 180. You can control it.

Meanwhile, the user can add, delete, or add regular purchase items to the regular purchase shopping list using one of the following: touch input on the screen of the display unit 180 where the regular purchase shopping list screen is displayed, keypad input, voice input, and input through the user's mobile terminal. You can edit it.

When the user adds, deletes, or edits a regular purchase item to the regular purchase shopping list, the control unit 170 can update the regular purchase shopping list.

Additionally, the control unit 170 may control transmission of purchase request information for products registered in the regular purchase shopping list at a preset regular purchase time.

Meanwhile, the shopping screen may be divided into two or more areas including a shopping area including the plurality of immediate purchase buttons and the one regular purchase button and an information area where predetermined information is displayed.

Here, the information area may include a user interface that can use various functions and information, such as remote temperature and function control, memo, schedule management, photo function, food management function, and remote check of the status of the refrigerator.

Meanwhile, the shopping screen may further include a membership button that can call a menu related to the mart corresponding to the preset electronic device.

The shopping screen will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 5 and the like.

Meanwhile, if there is a touch input to the plurality of immediate purchase buttons or the one regular purchase button for more than a predetermined period of time, the control unit 140 can control to display a settings screen for one or more buttons. The user can input various settings using the user interface provided on the settings screen.

Alternatively, the user can make various settings using his or her mobile terminal. In this case, when setting information for at least one of the plurality of immediate purchase buttons and the one regular purchase button is received through the communication unit 190, the control unit 140 controls the corresponding button according to the received setting information. You can control to change the setting information.

Meanwhile, the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a storage unit 150 that stores various data.

For example, the storage unit 150 may store setting information for a plurality of immediate purchase buttons and one regular purchase button.

Additionally, the storage unit 150 may further store various purchase history information, such as purchase history information through a refrigerator or purchase history information corresponding to a registered user's identification account.

The storage unit 150 can store data related to refrigerator operation, such as a refrigerator operation algorithm.

The storage unit 150 can store programs for operating the control unit 140 and temporarily store input/output data.

Additionally, the storage unit 150 can store various software components. Specifically, the storage unit 150 may store an operating system, application programs, etc.

Additionally, the storage unit 150 may be in the form of a storage area with a storage function provided by network storage or a cloud service connected through the communication unit 190.

Meanwhile, when the refrigerator transmits purchase request information to a management server of a certain mart, etc., the display unit 180 may further display a notification pop-up window notifying the transmission of the purchase request information.

Additionally, the display unit 180 may further display a notification pop-up window containing notification information received through the communication unit 190.

The refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include an operation unit 170.

The manipulation unit 170 may be provided with a plurality of manipulation buttons. For example, the control unit 170 includes a dispenser setting button (not shown) for setting the service type of the dispenser (ice cubes, water, ice cubes, etc.), and a freezer temperature setting button (not shown) for setting the freezer temperature. It may include a refrigerator temperature setting button (not shown) for setting the freezer temperature. Meanwhile, the manipulation unit 170 may be implemented as a touch screen that can also perform the functions of the display unit 180.

Meanwhile, the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a driving unit 110 that drives a compressor (not shown), a refrigerator compartment fan (not shown), a freezer compartment fan (not shown), etc. The driving unit 110 may include a compressor driving unit (not shown), a refrigerating compartment fan driving unit (not shown), and a freezing compartment fan driving unit (not shown).

For example, the control unit 140 has a microcomputer inside and can output a speed command signal to the driver 110.

The above-mentioned compressor drive unit (not shown), refrigerator compartment fan drive unit (not shown), and freezer fan drive unit (not shown) include a compressor electric motor (not shown), a refrigerator fan motor (not shown), and a freezer fan motor (not shown), respectively. ), and each electric motor (not shown) operates at a target rotation speed under the control of the control unit 140.

If this motor is a three-phase motor, it can be controlled by a switching operation within an inverter (not shown), or can be controlled at a constant speed by using AC power as is. Here, each electric motor (not shown) may be one of an induction motor, a blush less DC (BLDC) motor, or a synchronous reluctance motor (synRM) motor.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 140 may control the overall operation of the refrigerator 10 in addition to controlling the operation of the compressor, fan, etc. That is, the control unit 140 can control the overall operation of the refrigerant cycle according to the temperature set by the operation unit 170. For example, in addition to the driving unit 110, a three-way valve (not shown), a refrigerator compartment expansion valve (not shown), and a freezer compartment expansion valve (not shown) may be further controlled. Additionally, the operation of the condenser (not shown) can also be controlled.

Meanwhile, the refrigerator may further include a lighting unit 130. The lighting unit 130 may include one or more light emitting diode (LED) modules to illuminate the storage compartment. The LED module may be provided with a plurality of LEDs arranged at predetermined intervals on a circuit board that is long up and down. When the door is opened, the door switch 160 is turned on and the lighting unit 130 inside the storage compartment operates, and when the door is closed, the door switch 160 is turned off and the lighting unit 130 inside the storage compartment stops operating. .

Figure 4 is a conceptual diagram of a product purchasing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the product purchase system may include a refrigerator 10 that receives a user's purchase request, and a server 70 that receives and processes purchase request information from the refrigerator 10.

The server 70 may be a server operated by a manufacturer or service provider of home appliances such as the refrigerator 10.

More preferably, the server 70 may be a management server of a certain mart managed by a mart operator who operates the certain mart. Accordingly, you can reliably purchase goods from a specific mart and receive various member services.

In addition, you can receive programs and services provided by home appliance manufacturers such as refrigerators (10) and supermarket operators.

For example, by using a contract discount program based on an agreement between the manufacturer of the refrigerator 10 and the supermarket operator, consumers can purchase the latest refrigerator at a low price. A new type of service that purchases a refrigerator on a contract basis can reduce the initial cost of purchasing a refrigerator, which can be a good opportunity for customers who were hesitant to purchase smart home appliances due to price.

As a specific example, the manufacturer of the refrigerator 10 provides the latest refrigerator equipped with the online service of a specific mart at a low price to the mart operator or consumer, and when the consumer purchases a predetermined amount of goods from the mart during the contract period, After the contract period ends, you can own the refrigerator without any additional burden.

Meanwhile, the user can use the basic functions of the refrigerator 10 and also receive specialized services provided by the mart.

Specialized services include weekly/monthly regular purchase and immediate purchase of frequently purchased items, reception of various event information and coupons from regular marts registered in connection with existing mart membership, purchase history, and receipt management functions.

For regular purchases, items to be purchased can be added to the shopping list through the display unit 180 of the refrigerator 10 and automatically ordered and delivered on a designated date, for example, every Thursday.

Immediate purchase allows you to order products with one touch through a pre-determined button for each product on the shopping screen displayed on the display unit 180 of the refrigerator 10.

Meanwhile, the product purchasing system may further include a user's portable terminal 50, etc. The mobile terminal 50 may be a mobile phone, cellular phone, smart phone, PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), tablet device, computer, or multimedia device. may include.

The user can check or update operation/status information of the refrigerator 10, information on stored items, etc. using the mobile terminal 50 regardless of location.

The user's purchase request information, purchase history information, etc. may be processed in the refrigerator 10 and transmitted to the user's mobile terminal 50 linked to the refrigerator 10 or to a server 70 operated by a supermarket operator.

Meanwhile, the refrigerator 10, the portable terminal 50, and the server 70 can transmit and receive data for user authentication and payment with each other. Various well-known methods can be used for user authentication and payment.

5 to 12 are diagrams referenced in the description of a method of purchasing goods using a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the display unit 180 may display a shopping screen including an immediate purchase button 510 and one regular purchase button 520.

The instant purchase button 510 may be composed of a plurality of instant purchase buttons 511, 512, 513, and 514, each set to correspond to a different product.

The shopping screen may be an execution screen of a shopping application or a certain mart application. The user can call the shopping screen by executing a shopping application or a certain mart application on the initial screen displayed on the display unit 180.

Alternatively, the shopping screen may be configured as part of the initial screen.

Meanwhile, the shopping screen includes a shopping area 500 including the plurality of immediate purchase buttons 511, 512, 513, and 514 and one regular purchase button 520, and information on which predetermined information is displayed. It may be divided into two or more areas including area 600.

The information area includes a text area 610 that provides information such as date, time, temperature, and operating temperature of the refrigerator in text, and a graphic area 620 that provides visual graphic information in the form of a still image or video. can do.

The information area may be provided with a user interface for remote control of temperature and refrigerator functions, memo, schedule management, photo function, and food management function.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 5, a shopping area 500 may be placed at the bottom of the information area 600. Alternatively, the shopping area 500 may be placed on the top or side of the information area 600.

Meanwhile, the immediate purchase button 510 is a button for one-touch ordering using a soft button on the touch screen. When the user touches the immediate purchase button 510, the button corresponding to each button is entered. You can request immediate purchase of the product.

Figure 6 illustrates a one-touch setting screen 700 for the instant purchase button 510.

The one-touch setting screen 700 is called when there is a touch input of pressing and holding any one of the plurality of instant purchase buttons 511, 512, 513, and 514 for more than a predetermined time and displays the display unit 180. It can be displayed in .

Alternatively, the one-touch setting screen 700 may be called and displayed by the user's voice command input or other manipulation.

Alternatively, the user may run a predetermined application of the mobile terminal, select a settings menu from the menu of the executed application, and use the one-touch settings screen 700 as a display means of the mobile terminal 50.

The one-touch setting screen 700 includes button name setting items 710, product and quantity setting items 720, automatic payment setting items 730, default delivery address setting items 740, and order history view. It may include setting items related to product and order information corresponding to the corresponding button, such as item 750.

Users can use a plurality of setting items (710, 720, 730, 740, 750) to register settings related to product and order information in a given button.

Meanwhile, when there is a touch input to one of the plurality of instant purchase buttons (511, 512, 513, and 514), the control unit 140 sends purchase request information for the product corresponding to the touch-input instant purchase button to a preset electronic The communication unit 190 can be controlled to transmit to a device, for example, a management server of a mart.

Figure 7 shows a notification notifying the transmission of purchase request information that is additionally displayed on the display unit 180 after transmitting purchase request information in response to a touch input to one of the plurality of immediate purchase buttons 511, 512, 513, and 514. Example of a pop-up window.

(a) of FIG. 7 shows, when there is a touch input to the first button 511 among the plurality of immediate purchase buttons 511, 512, 513, and 514, the beverage corresponding to the first button 511 This is an example of an order.

In this case, as shown in (a) of FIG. 7, notification information such as “Drink order 16/10/16 15:05 order has been completed” may be displayed on the display unit 180.

(b) in FIG. 7 shows, when there is a touch input to the second button 512 among the plurality of immediate purchase buttons 511, 512, 513, and 514, the beverage corresponding to the second button 512 This is an example of an order.

In this case, as shown in (b) of FIG. 7, notification information such as “Order of daily necessities 16/10/15 20:05 has been completed” may be displayed on the display unit 180.

Meanwhile, it is preferable that the plurality of immediate purchase buttons 511, 512, 513, and 514 are configured differently in at least one of shape, color, and size. Accordingly, the user can intuitively distinguish between the plurality of instant purchase buttons 511, 512, 513, and 514 and select the instant purchase button corresponding to the product he or she wishes to purchase.

Meanwhile, the regular purchase button 520 is a menu button for requesting automatic ordering/delivery of products added by the user to the shopping list every Thursday (specific day of the week) and the last day of each month (specific date).

That is, when the user selects the regular purchase button 520 and adds an item to be purchased to the shopping list, the online order is automatically placed and delivered on a specific day of the week.

Figures 8A to 8C illustrate screens related to regular purchases.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the user may select the regular purchase button 520 included in the shopping screen 800 to add items to the shopping list.

If there is a touch input to the regular purchase button 520, the control unit 140 can control to display the regular purchase shopping list screen 810 including the regular purchase shopping list, as shown in FIG. 8B.

The user can add, delete, or change items to the shopping list by manipulating the menu included in the shopping list screen 810.

Meanwhile, the control unit 140 may control transmission of purchase request information for products registered in the regular purchase shopping list at a preset regular purchase time, for example, on a specific day of the week or on a specific date.

Meanwhile, in this case, as shown in Figure 8c, the control unit 140 displays notification information 815 such as "Regular order has been completed at 10:00 on Thursday, October 20, 2016" on the display unit 180 after ordering. It can be controlled as much as possible.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 5, the shopping screen may further include a membership button 530 that can call a menu related to the mart corresponding to the preset electronic device.

The membership button 530 is a button for calling a screen or menu linked to the membership of a certain mart. By selecting the membership button 530, the user can receive promotions for events at a regular mart and regular promotions. You can receive or manage membership-related services such as mart information notifications (closing days, announcements), discount coupon provision, purchase history, and receipt management.

The shopping screen may further include various menu buttons 540 according to settings. For example, a user or a manufacturer can set and register a button for directly accessing the online mall of a certain mart and a button for accessing the homepage of a certain mart.

Additionally, the display unit 180 may display and provide an advertising image related to a certain mart or a certain product.

Referring to FIG. 9, the user can select the membership button 530 included in the shopping screen 900 to call menus related to the mart, and select one of the called menus to promote events at the regular mart, You can receive or manage membership-related services such as information notifications (closing days, announcements) of your favorite supermarket, provision of discount coupons, purchase history, and receipt management.

Referring to Figure 10, the user can set a regular mart. For example, the user can select the branch of the mart closest to the house and set up to purchase goods from that branch, or receive information on various events at the branch.

Additionally, referring to Figure 11, the user can check purchase details. In this case, purchase details may be filtered and provided based on period, sales branch, etc.

Meanwhile, the display unit 180 can display notification pop-up windows containing various types of notification information received through the communication unit 190.

Figure 12 illustrates notification pop-up windows containing notification information about a set regular mart business branch.

Figure 12 (a) is an event information notification pop-up window at a regular mart branch, Figure 12 (b) is a holiday information notification pop-up window at a regular mart branch, and Figure 12 (c) is a coupon information notification pop-up window at a regular mart branch. exemplifies.

Figure 13 is a flowchart of a method of operating a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 13, a shopping screen including a plurality of immediate purchase buttons and one regular purchase button can be displayed on the display unit 180 provided on the front of the refrigerator main body (S1310).

As described above with reference to FIG. 5 and the like, the shopping screen includes two or more shopping areas including the plurality of immediate purchase buttons and the one regular purchase button and an information area where predetermined information is displayed. It can be divided into areas.

Additionally, the shopping screen may further include a membership button that can call a menu related to the mart corresponding to the preset electronic device.

A user can easily purchase an item by touching a plurality of purchase buttons displayed on the display unit 180.

The refrigerator may receive a touch input for the plurality of immediate purchase buttons or the one regular purchase button (S1320).

If there is a touch input from the user on one of the plurality of instant purchase buttons (S1330), purchase request information for the product corresponding to the touch-input instant purchase button may be transmitted to a preset electronic device (S1360). For example, the preset electronic device may be a management server of a certain mart.

Alternatively, if there is a user's touch input to the regular purchase button (S1340), a regular purchase shopping list screen including the regular purchase shopping list may be displayed on the display unit 180 (S1350).

The user can add, delete, or edit regular purchase items to the regular purchase shopping list using one of the following: touch input on the screen of the display unit 180 where the regular purchase shopping list screen is displayed, keypad input, voice input, and input through the user's mobile terminal. You can.

When the user adds, deletes, or edits a regular purchase item to the regular purchase shopping list, the control unit 170 can update the regular purchase shopping list.

Additionally, the control unit 170 may control transmission of purchase request information for products registered in the regular purchase shopping list at a preset regular purchase time (S1360).

Meanwhile, depending on the embodiment, the user may temporarily store information about a certain product (S1345), and then immediately purchase the temporarily stored product or add it to the regular purchase shopping list.

Meanwhile, when a purchase request is made or various notification information is received from a preset device, a notification pop-up window containing predetermined notification information may be displayed on the display unit 180.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, a refrigerator through which users can conveniently purchase products and a product purchasing method using the same can be provided.

Additionally, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the user's shopping convenience can be improved by linking with a mart.

Additionally, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, various information can be provided through a user interface implemented on a touch screen, and functions can be controlled or products can be purchased through touch manipulation.

The refrigerator and the method of purchasing goods using the same according to the present invention are not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described above, but the embodiments are all or part of each embodiment so that various modifications can be made. may be configured by selectively combining.

Meanwhile, the method of purchasing goods using a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention can be implemented as processor-readable code on a processor-readable recording medium. Processor-readable recording media includes all types of recording devices that store data that can be read by a processor. Examples of recording media that can be read by a processor include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage devices, and also include those implemented in the form of a carrier wave, such as transmission through the Internet. . Additionally, the processor-readable recording medium is distributed in a computer system connected to a network, so that the processor-readable code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner.

In addition, although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and the technical field to which the invention pertains without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims. Of course, various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art, and these modifications should not be understood individually from the technical idea or perspective of the present invention.

Refrigerator: 10
Mobile terminal: 50
Servers: 70
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Claims (17)

A display unit provided on the front of the main body and displaying a shopping screen including a plurality of immediate purchase buttons and one regular purchase button;
a communication unit that transmits information corresponding to the touch input to a preset electronic device when there is a touch input to the plurality of immediate purchase buttons or the one regular purchase button; and,
If there is a touch input to one of the plurality of instant purchase buttons, control to transmit purchase request information for the product corresponding to the touch input instant purchase button,
A control unit that controls to display a regular purchase shopping list screen including a regular purchase shopping list when there is a touch input to the regular purchase button,
When setting information for at least one of the plurality of immediate purchase buttons and the one regular purchase button is input or received, the control unit generates setting information related to the product and order information of the corresponding button according to the input or received setting information. control to change,
The plurality of immediate purchase buttons are buttons for one-touch ordering and include a plurality of buttons each set to correspond to different products,
The above setting information is,
A refrigerator that includes at least one of the following: button name setting item, product and quantity setting item, automatic payment setting item, and default shipping address setting item. According to paragraph 1,
A refrigerator, wherein the preset electronic device is a management server of a certain mart. According to paragraph 1,
The refrigerator is characterized in that the control unit transmits purchase request information for products registered in the regular purchase shopping list at a preset regular purchase time. According to paragraph 1,
The shopping screen is divided into two or more areas, including a shopping area including the plurality of immediate purchase buttons and the one regular purchase button and an information area where predetermined information is displayed. According to paragraph 1,
The shopping screen further includes a membership button for calling a menu related to a mart corresponding to the preset electronic device. According to paragraph 1,
A refrigerator, wherein when there is a touch input to the plurality of immediate purchase buttons or the one regular purchase button for more than a predetermined period of time, the control unit controls to display a settings screen for one or more buttons. delete According to paragraph 1,
A refrigerator further comprising a storage unit that stores setting information for a plurality of immediate purchase buttons and one regular purchase button. According to clause 8,
The refrigerator is characterized in that the storage unit further stores purchase history information. According to paragraph 1,
The display unit further displays a notification pop-up window notifying the transmission of the purchase request information. According to paragraph 1,
The refrigerator, wherein the display unit further displays a notification pop-up window containing notification information received through the communication unit. In the method of purchasing goods using a refrigerator,
Displaying, by the refrigerator, a shopping screen including a plurality of immediate purchase buttons and one regular purchase button on a display provided on the front of the refrigerator body;
Receiving, by the refrigerator, a touch input for the plurality of immediate purchase buttons or the one regular purchase button;
When there is a touch input to one of the plurality of instant purchase buttons, transmitting, by the refrigerator, purchase request information for an item corresponding to the touch input instant purchase button to a preset electronic device; and,
When there is a touch input to the subscription button, displaying, by the refrigerator, a subscription shopping list screen including a subscription shopping list;
When setting information for at least one of the plurality of immediate purchase buttons and the one regular purchase button is input or received, the refrigerator generates setting information related to the product and order information of the corresponding button according to the input or received setting information. Further comprising: controlling to change,
The plurality of immediate purchase buttons are buttons for one-touch ordering and include a plurality of buttons each set to correspond to different products,
The above setting information is,
A method of purchasing goods using a refrigerator that includes at least one of the following: button name setting item, product and quantity setting item, automatic payment setting item, and default delivery address setting item. According to clause 12,
A method of purchasing goods using a refrigerator, wherein the preset electronic device is a management server of a certain supermarket. According to clause 12,
A method of purchasing goods using a refrigerator comprising: transmitting, by the refrigerator, purchase request information for products registered in the regular purchase shopping list at a preset regular purchase time. According to clause 12,
The shopping screen is divided into two or more areas, including a shopping area including the plurality of immediate purchase buttons and the one regular purchase button and an information area where predetermined information is displayed. . According to clause 12,
The shopping screen further includes a membership button for calling a menu related to a mart corresponding to the preset electronic device. According to clause 12,
A method of purchasing goods using a refrigerator, further comprising displaying, by the refrigerator, a notification pop-up window containing predetermined notification information.

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