MXPA06005829A - Air conditioner having an enhanced user perception - Google Patents

Abstract

An air conditioner having an enhanced user perception and a controlling method thereof are provided. A predetermined character and/or its applied character image are/is displayed on a display window of the air conditioner. The character and/or the character image are/is changed depending on the operational states of the air conditioner, so that the user perceives the operational state of the air conditioner more conveniently. The air conditioner has advantages in that the user can perceive the operational state of the air conditioner more conveniently, the user can be stimulated to purchase the product, and a use term of the air conditioner can be extended.

Description

AIR CONDITIONER WITH AN INCREASED PERCEPTION OF THE USER FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an air conditioner, and more particularly, to an air conditioner capable of increasing the user's perception. The air conditioning includes a screen window on one side, so that an image adopted to the air conditioner or a character image having a high preference of the user is displayed in the screen window. Also, an air conditioning manipulation operation is more convenient through the change of a character image. Specifically, the present invention relates to an air conditioner that can properly display the character image depending on the operational state, thereby increasing the user's perception.

ANTECEDENTS OF THE TECHNIQUE An air conditioner that is generally used in a home includes a manipulator part, a deployment window in which the operational status of the air conditioner is deployed, and a controller part having a plurality of equipment suitable for the characteristics of the air conditioner. The display window is configured to simply display the operational status of the air conditioner with digits, arrows, shadows, liquid crystal displays, and others. Because the display window that allows the user to observe the operational status of the air conditioner is constructed too simply, the user can not observe the operational status of the air conditioner at a glance. In other words, the user should look at the arrow digits near the air conditioner. Specifically within home appliances, air conditioning is installed in an interior space or wall of an office or home in such a way as to warm or cool its interior. The air conditioner includes a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve and an evaporator and performs a series of refrigeration cycles. Generally, the air conditioner has a plurality of operational states, such as a dehumidifying state, a cooling state, and a rapid cooling state. However, the user must approach the indoor unit of the air conditioner in such a way as to identify the operational status of the air conditioner. Even if the deployment window is installed in an indoor unit, the user should look at the arrow or the operational status name near the indoor unit. Also, the complex operational state of the air conditioner can be perceived through digits, letters, arrows, symbols, and others.

As described above, conventional air conditioning has disadvantages in that freshness and animation are not present because the states of temperature such as humidity and operational states are displayed in a static manner. Also, an image displayed in the deployment window is predefined in a manufacturing step and can not be changed. Therefore, the user is prone to tire of the image and tends to buy a new air conditioner, therefore reducing the period of use of the air conditioning. Meanwhile, a virtual reality using the Internet connected through networks has recently been in the spotlight. In this virtual reality individuals feel satisfied on the Internet using their own characters as other beings. A variety of content industries associated with them have been growing. These characters are called "AVATAR". Until today, the use of AVATAR is limited to the virtual space, which is connected through the Internet.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Technical Problem An object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner having an increased user perception, wherein a deployment window in which a character is deployed is provided on one side of the air conditioner, thereby improving the user's preference . Also, an object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner having an increased perception of the user, wherein a character image displayed in the deployment window is changed depending on the operational stage of the air conditioner, in such a way that the user can perceive the operational state more conveniently.

To increase the user's perception much more, the operational state of! Air conditioning can be deployed in one voice. Also, an object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner, which can improve user satisfaction much more by making a complete set of characters, which are displayed in a display window, exchanged depending on the user's preference. The period of use is also extended. Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner, which can improve the convenience in using the air conditioning much more by implementing different types of deployment arrangements depending on the user's preference. Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner having a broad perception of the user, where a deployment window is placed on the front of the air conditioner which can be stably fixed to increase the visibility of the reading of the window of deployment.

Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner having an increased perception of the user, wherein a deployment advantage can be assembled more conveniently and simply and the manufacturing process can be carried out more conveniently.

Technical Solution In order to achieve the above objectives, an air conditioner is provided that has improved user perception, which includes: a panel to form an appearance on either side of the air conditioner; and a deployment window that includes a display part formed in the panel, to display a specific character and / or a character character image, and / or a state display part to display an operational condition of the air conditioner as a symbol. In another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner having improved user perception includes: a panel that forms an appearance on either side of the air conditioner; a display window including a display part formed in the panel, to display a specific character and / or character character image, and / or a state display part to display an operational condition of the air conditioner as a symbol; and means for selecting a deployment state of the deployment window. In yet another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner having improved user perception includes: a front panel on the front of an air conditioner appearance; a display window formed in a predetermined position of the front panel, to selectively display a screen of the character image, and a status screen, the display of the character image being variable depending on the operational status of the air conditioner; the display screen displaying an operational status of the air conditioner as a symbol; and a selection button formed adjacent to the deployment window, to select a deployment status of the deployment window.

Advantageous Effects According to the present invention, the character image of the user can be displayed in the air conditioning, in such a way that the spirit of buying the product and user satisfaction increase. Also, a character can be changed depending on the user's preference, therefore satisfying the user better. In addition, because the character can be conveniently changed, the user's convenience is improved. Also, the action of a character deployed in the air conditioner can be visibly changed in several ways, depending on the characteristics of the operational states of the air conditioner. Therefore, the operational status of the air conditioner can be easily perceived. Due to a voice output part, the operational state should be perceived more easily. further, a user can be widely satisfied by recording their favorite voice or favorite voice of their favorite person as voice output. In addition, in such a recent environment that the design of an air conditioner tends to have a strong influence on the selection of an air conditioner, the user's satisfaction and convenience in the use of the product can be increased much more by loading the image of the favorite character of the user. In addition, since a deployment window in an air conditioner can be mounted reliably and stably, a procedure requiring the assembly of the deployment window is simplified and the number of parts needed is reduced. The user can correctly verify the deployment of the displayed state in the deployment window regardless of the use of an air conditioner status.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The embodiments of the present invention will be fully understood with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 is a view illustrating the state of use of an air conditioner in accordance with the present invention; Figure 2 is a side view of the first indoor unit in accordance with the present invention; Figure 3 is an enlarged partial view of the front panel according to the present invention; Figure 4 is a front view illustrating the operation of an air conditioner in accordance with the present invention; Figure 5 is a side view illustrating the operation of an air conditioner in accordance with the present invention; Figure 6 is a front perspective view of the second indoor unit in accordance with the present invention; Figure 7 is a rear perspective view of the second indoor unit in accordance with the present invention; Figure 8 is an exploded perspective view of the second indoor unit in accordance with the present invention; Figure 9 is a front view illustrating the front panel of the second indoor unit in accordance with the present invention; Figure 10 is a rear view of the front panel in accordance with the present invention; Figure 11 is a perspective view illustrating the shape reinforcement member of the second indoor unit in accordance with the present invention; Figure 12 is a front perspective view of the front frame according to the present invention; Figure 13 is a front view of the state display in accordance with the present invention; Figure 14 is a perspective view illustrating an upper cabinet of the part of the deployment in accordance with the present invention; Figure 15 is a view illustrating the operation of the deployment part in accordance with the present invention; Figure 16 is a block diagram of the air conditioner in accordance with the present invention, illustrating control of the condition of the air conditioner; Figure 17 is a flowchart illustrating the loading of a character image to the air conditioner in accordance with the present invention; Figure 18 is a flowchart illustrating the mode of displaying the character image in an air conditioner in accordance with the present invention; Figure 19 is an exemplary view of the character image displayed from the start / stop of the air conditioner; Figure 20 is an exemplary view of the character image displayed in a cooling operation of the air conditioner; Figure 21 is an exemplary view of the display of the character image in the air conditioning dehumidification operation mode; Figure 22 is an exemplary view of the display of the character image in an artificial intelligence operation mode of an air conditioner; Figure 23 is an exemplary view of the display of the character image in a plasma cleaning operation mode of the air conditioner; Figure 24 is a view of the character image displayed in the deployment part in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 25 is a view of the operational status of the air conditioner, which is displayed in the deployment part.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While the present invention will be particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as is defined by the following claims. Although an air conditioner is exemplarily described herein, the present invention can be applied to other household appliances.First Mode Figure 1 is a view illustrating a state of use of an air conditioner in accordance with the present invention. Referring to Figure 1, an air conditioner in accordance with the present invention includes a first indoor unit installed inside a building, a second indoor unit 200 installed in a different space away from the first indoor unit 100, an outdoor unit 10 which communicates with the indoor units 100 and 200 through a refrigerant pipe 12, and a data entry part 20 for controlling the display window of the indoor units 100 and 200. Also, the data entry part 20 is connects with the indoor units 100 and 200 through a cable 104. The outdoor unit 10 includes an outdoor fan 11 that performs a heat exchange with respect to a refrigerant. The data entry part 20 can be a computer that is widely used in the home. At least one of the cables 104, a network or a wireless communication network may be applied to the computer 20. Also, the indoor units 100 and 200 include display portions 160 and 350 in which at least the image is displayed of the character. A variety of character images should be applied depending on the type of air conditioning. For example, an image of a penguin can be applied to an air conditioner and an image of a duck can be applied to an oven. The character images may be stored previously in a storage medium provided inside the air conditioner, or they may be entered directly through the data entry part 20 by a user. The image of the character is so large that the user can look at it from a great distance and perceive the shape of the character's image. The character can be an image of an animal form. With the exception of the animal image, an image in the form of a pet whose meaning can be perceived can be used. In addition, each of the deployment portions 160 and 350 may further include a status display window to accurately display the operational status of the air conditioner with a numerical value or an arrow, as well as the character image. In addition, although an outdoor unit and two indoor units are exemplarily shown in this embodiment, the present invention may also be applied when an indoor unit is used. This is also included within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Among the indoor units, the first indoor unit 100 is an indoor unit of floor laying type and the second interior 200 is an indoor unit of the wall mounting type. Because a plurality of indoor units are installed in different interior spaces, the heating / cooling can be achieved perfectly with respect to the interior area in general. An air conditioning operation constructed as above will now be briefly described. First, a refrigerant with which a heat exchange is made by the outdoor unit 10 flows through the pipe 12 to the indoor units 100 and 200, and the heating / cooling operation performed by the indoor units can be easily understood. The predetermined character images are displayed in deployment parts 160 and 350 of the air conditioner. The images of the character can be an image previously stored in a storage medium provided inside the air conditioning unit, an image that is entered arbitrarily through the data entry part by the user. Also, the character images displayed in the display portions 160 and 350 may be of the same character but different image representing a corresponding operational state, depending on the operational states of the air conditioner. The images of the character can also be still images. How character images unfold in the previous way, a user can conveniently perceive the operational status of the air conditioning, and the convenience in use of the air conditioning and the product image is improved much more. Figure 2 is a side view of the first indoor unit 100 in accordance with the present invention. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the first indoor unit 100 includes a front panel 110 elongated up and down to form a front appearance, a side panel 120 formed in a side appearance, a rear panel 130 forming a rear appearance, a upper panel 140 forming a superior appearance, and a base panel 150 forming a lower surface. A user interface part disposed adjacent to the display part 160 will be described in detail. The display part 160 is arranged in the upper center portion of the front panel 110. An established character image is displayed in the display part 160. The deployment part 160 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) and / or a light emitting device (LED). The image of the character can be an AVATAR or any other image. The LCD is a deployment device to which a liquid crystal (LC) operation is applied. The liquid crystal will now be described in detail. Liquid crystal molecules are an intermediate substance between a solid state and a liquid state. The liquid crystal molecule is known as an anisotropic liquid, because the molecular arrangement is regular in a certain direction, while the molecular arrangement is irregular in a different direction and the liquid crystal is optically in a crystalline state. Liquid crystal is an organic molecule that has a fluidity similar to that of a liquid if it is arranged regularly like a crystal. The LCD displays an image using a property that the molecular arrangement is changed thanks to an external electric field. The LCD has characteristics of thinness, lightness and low current consumption and respect to the size of the screen. Therefore, the LCD can be conveniently installed in the air conditioner having a small space. Also, the LCD can reproduce full colors using red, green and blue colors. Therefore, a colorful character image can be implemented without problems. As the principle of operation of the LCD and a method of reproducing the color through a backlight are well known, its detailed descriptions will be omitted. In addition, as the LED reproduces the colors red, green and blue through a semiconductor light-emitting device, it can act as a display device and can be adapted to a large screen. As the LCD can reproduce various colors, an aesthetic sense of the user's preference towards the product is further enhanced. The character image can be displayed in several ways, and several AVATARs can be deployed depending on the operational states of the air conditioner. Specifically, the AVATAR is used to display the alternate personality of a specific individual in the virtual space. A specific character is available in various poses, locations, backgrounds and features without any change in the character's subject. Therefore, it is useful to show several features to the user. For example, when the air conditioner is turned on, the character appears and leaves with a broad smile. While the air conditioner is in operation, the character acts varied depending on the modes of operation. In other words, in a "cooling operation", the character plays ball with a penguin, and in a "dehumidification operation", the character squeezes the water out of the clothes. In addition, the character is different depending on the current temperature. For example, if the current temperature is higher than a desired temperature, the character sweats profusely, and if the current temperature is lower than the desired temperature, the character trembles with cold. At this time, it is preferred to use the same character. Also, the first indoor unit 100 is configured to report the current operational status and the conditioned air temperature with speech, in addition to the character image. In detail, the current state and the current operational status of the air conditioner are reported through a loudspeaker with a human voice under the control of a controller (not shown), for example, "this air conditioner is now in a cooling operation. "," the current temperature is 26o ", or" the current air flow is strong ". The information can be expressed corresponding to the form of the AVATAR or separately without associating with it. For this purpose, a storage medium and / or microphone for a recording function is / are provided within the first indoor unit 100. The user can record his own voice or replace the predetermined voice with a recorded sound separately. Therefore, the operational status of the air conditioner is reported with the user's own voice or a separate melody. Of course, the voice can be stored through the data entry part 20. Also, the LCD display part 160 is set to a power-saving mode during operation. If the operation of the air conditioner is stopped, the AVATAR deployed in the deployment part 160 is dismissed and disappears.

A receiver unit is further provided inside the indoor unit 100 in such a way that the AVATAR can be downloaded via a direct connection or a wireless connection with an external device. The AVATAR can be downloaded via the Internet, a telephone line and a cell phone. The data entry part 20 is connected to the indoor units 100 and 200. The data entry part 20 is connected to the indoor units 100 and 200 through the cable 104, and more particularly, to the controller to control the home part. display 160. Thus, the user can directly create or program the desired character on the computer 20 and upload it to the controller. In addition, the user can download it through communication networks, such as the Internet or the telephone. In other words, the user can access the Internet through the computer 20, download the character provided with a corresponding website, and upload it to the controller. Also, the user can download the character via mobile equipment such as a cell phone and transmit it to the controllers of the indoor units 100 and 200. A status display part 170 is also provided in a lower portion of the deployment part. 160. The state display part 170 displays the operational status of the air conditioner with diagrams, letters and numerical values. As the display part 160, the state display part 170 may be configured with an LCD or an LED. Also, a plurality of manipulation buttons 80 is provided on both sides of the deployment part 160. The operation of the air conditioner can be established using the manipulation buttons 180. In addition, the manipulation buttons are used to set or modify the portion of the operation. deployment 160. Of course, the air conditioner can be operated through a remote controller. Figure 3 is an enlarged partial view of the front panel of the air conditioner according to the present invention. The construction of the deployment part 160 will be fully understood with reference to Figure 3. A functional operation of the air conditioner will now be briefly described. An inlet port 122 is formed in the side panel 120 providing a side appearance of the first indoor unit 100. Air is introduced from an interior space through the inlet port 122. An inlet grid 124 is also installed outside from the inlet port 122. An air filter (not shown) for filtering foreign substances contained in the introduced air is further provided on the inner side of the inlet grille 124. The upper panel 140 moves up and down. In other words, the upper panel 140 is supported by a support 142, which is provided on the right and left sides and on the front and rear sides, and moves upwards. On the rear side, a rear block plate 144 slides from an upper part of the first indoor unit 100 and projects upwards. A plurality of exit supports 146 are formed on the right and left sides of the support 142. The exit supports 146 are formed up and down spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval. The exit supports 146 guide a discharge direction, such that the air discharged from the interior of the first indoor unit 100 upwards can be discharged in a front or side direction. Also, a heat exchanger (not shown) is installed inside the first indoor unit 100, allowing an exchange of heat between the air introduced through the inlet port 122 and the refrigerant flowing through the first indoor unit 100. A fan (not shown) and a motor (not shown) are incorporated. The fan blows the air to thereby discharge the air, which is introduced from the inlet port 122 into the interior space through the upper part of the first indoor unit 100. The motor produces a rotational power to the fan. further, the outdoor unit 10 performs a cooling cycle of the air conditioner together with the indoor units 100 and 200. Although a plurality of parts is not shown, such as a compressor for compressing the refrigerant and an external heat exchanger for an exchange of heat, are included within the outdoor unit 10. Figures 4 and 5 are a front and side view illustrating the operation of the air conditioner in accordance with the present invention, respectively.

An operation of the air conditioner, specifically the first indoor unit 100, will be described with reference to Figures 4 and 5. First a case where the air conditioner in a cooling mode will be described below. The air conditioner is operated using a remote controller or by pressing the handling button 180. If the air conditioner starts to operate, the air from the interior space is introduced into the first indoor unit 100 through the inlet port 122. The air filter (not shown) filters foreign substances from the introduced air. The heat exchanger (not shown) provided within the first indoor unit 100 performs an exchange of heat between the air and the refrigerant, thereby reducing the temperature. At this time, the heat exchanger provided within the first indoor unit 100 acts as the evaporator. Therefore, the air introduced from the interior space is cooled by the refrigerant flowing through the heat exchanger, thereby reducing the temperature. Cold air is introduced into the fan (not shown). The fan (not shown) blows the air up and discharges it into the interior space. Meanwhile, when the air conditioner operates, the top panel 140 moves upwards. Likewise, the outer support 146 provided on the support 142 is exposed externally. The air that blows upwards from the fan collides with a lower surface of the upper panel 140 and circulates in a lateral direction. The back block plate 144 is integrally formed at the rear end of the top panel 140. The back block plate 144 slides up together with the top panel 140 and is exposed. Therefore, the air discharged upwards is not discharged in a later direction but is discharged in a front or side direction. At this time, the air is discharged into the interior space in such a state that the discharge direction is adjusted by the external support 146. As a result, the air is charged into the interior space it is cold air, whose heat is exchanged by the exchanger of heat. Therefore, a cold air is supplied to the interior space and therefore a cooling operation is achieved. Meanwhile, as the first indoor unit 100, a heat exchange is also performed in the outdoor unit 10. In other words, when the air conditioner operates in the cooling mode, the heat exchanger of the first indoor unit 100 acts as the evaporator, while the heat exchanger of the outdoor unit 10 acts as the condenser. In the same way, the temperature of the external air introduced in the outdoor unit 10 is increased and then discharged to the outside. In this way, the cooling operation is performed in the first indoor unit 100 and the heating operation is performed. Completely, a refrigeration cycle is achieved. When the air conditioner operates in the cooling mode, the deployment part 160 is also turned on in such a way that several AVATARs appear and report the operational states of the air conditioner. For example, when the air conditioner is initially turned on. The established AVATAR appears and comes out with a broad smile. In cooling mode, an image in which the AVATAR plays the ball with a penguin at the south pole can be displayed. Of course, if a user establishes another character, another form can be displayed. If the cooling operation is necessary because the current temperature does not reach the set temperature, an image in which the AVATAR sweats profusely may unfold. Also, while the air conditioner operates, the operational state can be reported through a voice, except that the character is deployed to the display part 160. For example, when the air conditioner operates in the cooling mode, a message is transmitted of "this air conditioner is now in a cooling operation" through speaker 190. If the user enters a recorded voice or a melody, the corresponding message can be transmitted. A case will now be described where the air conditioner operates in the heating model. As in the cooling mode, a heat exchange is performed with respect to the indoor air introduced through the inlet port 122 of the first indoor unit 100. Then, the air is discharged back into the interior space through the of the first unit 100. At this time, the refrigeration cycle is performed in inverse manner. Therefore, the heat exchanger integrated in the first indoor unit 100 acts as the condenser, in such a way that the temperature of the introduced air increases. As described above, when the air conditioner is turned on, the deployment part 160 is also turned on to display the AVATAR greeting. If the user selects the heating mode, the set image of the AVATAR is displayed. For example, an image in which the AVATAR swims in the sea can be displayed. Also, several images can be displayed depending on the programs established by the user. Simultaneously, a message of "this air conditioner is now in the heating mode" is transmitted through the loudspeaker 190. Said message may also change depending on the user's configuration. Also, if the current temperature is lower than the desired temperature, an image is displayed in which the character trembles with cold. If the user turns off the air conditioning, the AVATAR bids farewell and disappears. In this way, the heating operation of the air conditioning ends. Meanwhile, if the user does not like the character's picture or voice of the display part 160 or if the user wishes to use his own voice or character image, the program can be downloaded using communication equipment, such as the Internet or a computer. cell phone, or you can enter it directly. Figures 6 to 15 are views illustrating the construction and operation of the second indoor unit in the air conditioner in accordance with the present invention. The second indoor unit is of the wall mounting type and has a small size, such that the installation space for the deployment part is small and the air discharge space is reduced. Therefore, an additional structure is required for mounting the deployment part. Therefore, the second indoor unit must be formed in a specific structure, which can meet these requirements. Figures 6 and 7 are front perspective and rear perspective views of the second unit according to the present invention, respectively. Referring to Figures 6 and 7, the second indoor unit 200 in accordance with the present invention includes: a front panel 201 forming a front surface of the second indoor unit 200; a front frame 280 in which the front panel 201 is fitted to form a front cover, in which the front frame 280 has exit ports 281 on both sides; an exit opening / closing unit 500 mounted between the front frame 280 and the front panel 201; an exit port 400 connected to the exit opening / closing unit 500, for opening / closing the exit port 281; a base 260 connected to the front frame 280 to thereby form a rear cover; and a pipe cover 290 formed on a lower side of the second indoor unit, to receive a variety of pipes. In detail, the outlet port for discharging the introduced inner air is formed in a predetermined position in the front frame 280, and the inlet port for introducing the inner air is formed in a predetermined position of the base 260. In other words, a top inlet port 261 is formed in an upper base tilt surface 260 and a central inlet port 262 is formed in a central surface of the base 260. It is apparent that an additional input port can be formed on both sides of the base. tilt surface of the base 260. A mesh grid is formed in the inlet ports 261 and 262, so as to filter the impurities contained in the air introduced in the second indoor unit 200. - Also, an insertion hole Filter 263 can furthermore be formed on the underside of the base 260 to refiltrate the fine foreign substances contained in the interior air, which is filtered primarily, by the r input shaft formed between upper input port 261 and central input port 262. In addition, a display window 210 for displaying the character image and an operation display window 211 for displaying the operational status of the air conditioner are formed in predetermined statements of the front panel 201. Thus, the user can conveniently be informed of the operational status of the air conditioner in general including the second indoor unit 200. As in the first indoor unit 100, the user's perception and convenience can be further improved by deploying the image of the character in display windows.

A flow of air introduced into the second indoor unit 200 will now be described in detail. Air introduced into the second indoor unit 200 is introduced through at least one or more of the inlet ports 261 and 262 and the insertion hole. filter 263, which are formed on one side of the base 260, and then discharged through at least one outlet port 281, which are formed on one side of the front frame 280. FIG. 8 is a view in FIG. perspective explosion of the second indoor unit in accordance with the present invention. Referring to Figure 8, the second indoor unit 200 of the air conditioner in accordance with the present invention includes: a front panel 201 forming a front surface of the second indoor unit 200; a front frame 280 in which the front panel is fitted to form a front surface; a fan 235 formed on the rear side of the front frame 280, for introducing the indoor air; a hole 240 formed in the rear side of the fan 235 to guide the direction of the air introduced by the rotation of the fan; a heat exchanger 250 formed on a rear side of the orifice 240, to make contact with the introduced air and thereby reduce the temperature of the introduced air; and a base 260 formed on a rear side of the heat exchanger 250 and connected to the front frame 280. Also, an output opening / closing unit 500 is provided between the front panel 210 and the front frame 280 such that it is closed / open the outlet port 281. The second indoor unit can be assembled in the order of the front panel 201, and front frame 280, the fan 235, the orifice 240, the heat exchanger 250 and the base 260. In detail, the orifice 240 includes: an air guide hole 245 for guiding the air introduced to the fan 235; an upper air guide 241 formed on an upper side to guide the inner air introduced through the guide air hole 245 to both sides; a lower air guide 242 formed on a lower side for guiding downwardly the lower air introduced through the air guide 245; and a lower outlet door 243 for dispersingly discharging the air guided by the lower air guide 242 inwards. In addition, an engine is provided for rotating the fan 235 and a portion of electronic components 249 to control the activation of the electronic components in an upper space between the front frame 280 and the hole 240. A drainage pan 270 is also provided in a bottom side of the heat exchanger 250 to collect the condensed water formed on the surface of the heat exchanger 250. In addition, a pipe cover 290 is provided to receive a variety of pipes connected to the drain pan 270 and the second indoor unit 200 on the underside of drain tray 270. In this manner, the second indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention is provided. The function and operation of the respective ones will now be described.

First, the front panel 201 is fixed to the front surface of the second indoor unit 200, thereby forming an external appearance of the second indoor unit elegantly. Windows 210 and 211 are formed on one side of the front panel 201 in such a way as to display the operation and / or the operational status of the second indoor unit 200. To make the appearance of the second indoor unit look clean and beautiful, Finish can be used or added to a design. A detailed description of the front panel 201 will be given below. Also, the front panel 201 is fixed to the front frame 280 and a structure of the front frame 280 can be inclined at a predetermined angle. A side exit port 281 and a lower exit port 283 can be formed on at least one side of the structure in such a way as to discharge the air, which is introduced into the second indoor unit 200 and cooled through the heat exchanger 250. The front panel 201 can be fixed to the front frame 280. A hinge can be provided on one side in such a way as to make the front panel 201 move to the right and / or to the left, and the exit port may be formed in front of the second indoor unit 200. In addition, the ventilator 235 rotates by the motor fixed to a rear side of the front frame 280, in such a manner that the indoor air is introduced to the second indoor unit 200. At least one fan 235 can be installed depending on the size and use of the second indoor unit 200.

The orifice 240 functions to guide the air flow introduced to the fan 235. An air flow direction introduced through the guide bore 245 is determined by the air guides 241 and 242 and the air is discharged through the ports of the air. outlet 281 and 263. The air guide 241 can be formed in different ways depending on the direction and number of the exit ports. In addition, an air direction controller 244 and a security grid 246 are provisionally provided. A wind direction controller 244 is fixed on both sides of the hole 240 and rotates at a predetermined angle, thereby controlling the direction of the cold air discharged. The security network 246 protects the user or children from the ventilator 235 when they touch it. The heat exchanger 250 includes a heat exchange pipe, which is bent several times. A low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant passing through the extender flows through the heat exchange pipe 251. Therefore, the air introduced into the second indoor unit 200 cools as it passes through the heat exchanger 250 , and therefore enters a low temperature state. During this process the moisture contained in the introduced air cools and therefore condenses on the surface of the heat exchanger 250. A cooling effect becomes more excellent as the area of the heat exchanger becomes wider. Therefore, the heat exchanger 250 can be formed in a flat rectangular shape or inclined at a predetermined angle. The drainage pan 270 is formed on a lower side of the heat exchanger 250 in such a manner that it collects the condensed water formed on the surface of the heat exchanger 250 and prevents the condensed water from leaking into the second indoor unit 200. , the base 260 includes: an upper entrance port 261 formed on an upper side, for introducing the indoor air; and a central inlet port 262 formed in a central portion of the base 260. The shape and number of the inlet ports can be freely selected depending on the volume and shape of the second indoor unit. A grid is formed in the input ports 261 and 262, spaced at a predetermined interval and crossing one another. Therefore, the impurities contained in the indoor air introduced into the second indoor unit 200 are filtered primarily. A filter insertion hole 263 can be formed on one side of the base. A filter (not shown) for filtering impurities, such as dust, contained in the introduced air, is inserted into the filter insertion hole 263. It is preferable that the impurities are prevented from adhering to the surface of the heat exchanger 250 by inserting the filter between the base 260 and the heat exchanger 250. The filter insertion hole 263 can be an inlet port for the indoor air. In addition, the second indoor unit 200 can be freely installed in a corner of the wall making the structure of the base 260 inclined at a predetermined angle. It is apparent that the entrance port can be formed on the sides. It is also apparent that a locking bore or a locking groove can be formed in an edge of the base 260, such that the second indoor unit 200 can be fixed. Figures 9 and 10 are a front view and a rear view of the panel front of the second inner panel, respectively. Referring to Figures 9 and 10, the front panel 201 according to the present invention corresponds to the front surface of the second indoor unit and can be painted in different colors. The front panel 201 can be decorated with drawings or photographs. The front panel 201 includes a transparent operation display window 211 through which the screen displayed in the display portion of the state of the second indoor unit 200 is shown, and a transparent display window 210 through which shows a screen displaying the image of the character. Also, the front panel 201 includes: a front frame coupling bracket 216 projected to a rear side with a predetermined length and connected to the front frame 280; and a coupling projection of the front frame 213 projected towards a lower rear side with a predetermined length and curved and extended downwardly. In detail, the coupling support of the front frame 216 is inserted into a coupling slot of the front panel (285, in Figure 12) formed in an upper part of the front frame 280. The coupling projection of the front frame 213 is inserted into the front panel fastener member (286, in Figure 12) mounted on a lower part of the front frame 280. In this manner, the front panel 201 can be fixed to the front frame 280. In addition, a shape reinforcement member 220 is fixed vertically in such a way as to maintain the shape of the front panel 201 and make the front panel 201 tolerant of external forces. In detail, as the front panel 201 is thin, it bends easily and is susceptible to damage due to external impact. Similarly, as shown, the shape reinforcement member (refer to Figure 9) is additionally fixed. The shape reinforcement member 220 will be described later. To insert the side of the reinforcement member 220 in the back side of the front panel 201, at least one insert reinforcement of the shape reinforcement member 217 is formed along the side of the shape reinforcement member 220. In In detail, the insert reinforcement 217 is formed at a height corresponding to the thickness of the shape reinforcement member 220. Also, the insert reinforcement 217 is folded horizontally from an upper end and with a predetermined length, thereby fixing a top surface of the shape reinforcement member 220. In addition, a guide reinforcement of the shape reinforcement member 215 is formed on a side opposite the insert reinforcement 217 with the same length as the shape reinforcement member 220 in such a way as to support the side of the shape reinforcement member 220. In addition, at least one coupling base of the shape reinforcement member 216 is formed between the insert holder 217 and the guide support 2. 15 for inserting a coupling member connected to the shape reinforcement member 220. The coupling base 116 is formed in a line of the shape reinforcement support 218 and with the same interval. The form reinforcement support reinforcement 218 is formed with the same height as the central portion of the shape reinforcement member 220. In detail, the support reinforcement 218 functions to support the central portion of the shape reinforcement member 220. In addition , a receiving surface of the deployment 214 for receiving the state deployment part and a deployment part, which will be described later, are formed on a lower side of the front panel 201. Transparent windows 210 and 211 are formed to allow the user to see the screen displayed in the deployment part. Figure 11 is a perspective view of the shape reinforcement member of the second indoor unit in accordance with the present invention. Referring to Figure 1, the shape reinforcement member 220 in accordance with the present invention is mounted to prevent the front panel 201 from being bent or to protect the front panel 201 from external impact. Therefore, preferably, the shape reinforcement member 220 is made of metal or plastics that maintain a predetermined strength. Also, the shape reinforcement member 220 is raised at its center to a predetermined height and has a connecting part at both ends 222 folded horizontally, so that it can be inserted into the back side of the front panel 201. A vertical cross section of the member Shape reinforcement 220 is a vertical structure stepped at its center as shown in Figure 11, wherein the front panel 201 can withstand an impact applied from the outside. Also, the connecting part 222 is fixed in the insert holder of the shape reinforcing member 217 formed in the rear side of the front panel 201. Also at least one penetration groove of the coupling member 221 for receiving a coupling member inserted in the coupling base of the shape reinforcement member 216 is formed in a position corresponding to the base of engagement of the shape reinforcing member 216 in the center of the shape reinforcement member 220. Figure 12 is a front perspective view of the front frame 201 in accordance with the present invention. Referring to Figure 12, the front frame 280 in which the front panel 201 of the present invention is filtered has on its periphery a fixing slot of the front panel 285 for receiving the coupling support of the front panel 212 formed on an upper side of the front panel 201. Also, the fastening member of the front panel 286 for receiving the coupling projection of the front panel 213 formed in the lower part of the front panel 201 is formed in the lower part of the front panel. More specifically, the fastening member of the front panel 286 is inserted into the coupling base 287 formed in projection of the front frame 280.

Also both sides of the fastening member of the front panel 266 are supported and fixed by a bracket 288 extended horizontally on a lower side of the front frame. Also, a state deployment portion 300 for displaying the operational state of the second indoor unit 200 is positioned on the lower side of the front frame 280 and a display part 360 for displaying the character image so that the operational state of the second one is displayed. indoor unit 200 is easily recognized by a user is positioned at the top of the state deployment part 300. Also, the state deployment part 300 is positioned on a mounting base of the state deployment part 230 formed in the front frame 280 and held by a coupling member, and both sides of the state deployment part 300 are supported by a state deployment support 231. Also, a slot in place of the mounting base of the state deployment part 230 may be formed to insert the coupling member. Also, the deployment part 350 can be mounted on the front frame 280 in the same manner as the state deployment part 300. Figure 13 is a front view of the state deployment part in accordance with the present invention and Figure 14. is a perspective view showing a top cabinet of the state display part.

Referring to Figures 13 and 14, the state deployment part of the present invention is protected by a lower cabinet 310 and an upper cabinet 320. Also, a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) (not shown) in which a circuit The electrical state of the display part is formed is positioned within the lower cabinet 310. Also, an LCD window (Liquid Crystal Display) 330 to display the operational status of the second indoor unit is positioned on the upper side of the PCB 320 Also the PCB and the LCD window 330 are mutually connected, so that the signal and information provided from the PCB 320 are transferred to the LCB 330 window and the user can visually verify the operational status. Also an operation button 321 by which the user can manually operate a receiving part 322 through which a user can control the operational state using a remote controller are formed on the underside of the PCB. Also, the lower cabinet 310 has a wire seating portion 312 on the underside of the PCB, and a connected wire 340 of the PCB is placed inside the wire seating portion 312. Also, a wire pass slot 314 a through which a wire 340 passes is formed on one side of the wire seating part 312. Also, a coupling part 311 extended with a predetermined length and a coupling groove 311 penetrated at a predetermined position of the coupling part is provided on the upper and / or lower side of the lower cabinet 310. More specifically, a coupling member is inserted in a past manner in the coupling slot 311 and the mounting base of the state deployment part 230 formed in the front frame . 280. Also, at least one hook 313 for supporting the upper cabinet 320 is formed on the outer periphery of the lower cabinet 310. Also, at least one hook insertion hole 311 for inserting in the upper part of the lower cabinet 310 and receiving the hook 313 on the outer periphery is formed in the upper cabinet 320. Also a settling hole of the LCD window d332 to which the LCD window 330 is fixed is provided in the central part. Meanwhile, the LCD window 330 displays the operational status of the second indoor unit 200, and more specifically displays a quantity of cold air discharge from the second indoor unit. 200, an indoor temperature and humidity, and an operating time.

In addition, the state display part 300 receives a radio wave sent through a remote controller by a user, to display relevant information in the LCD window 330 in a digital manner, depending on the change in the operational state. More specifically, the manner of deployment can be done by a number and also by an equalizer form.

Figure 15 is a view showing a deployment part operation in accordance with the present invention. Referring to Figure 15, the deployment part 350 of the present invention displays a character image desired by a user or stored in advance in a storage means of the apparatus. The deployment part 350 formed in the second indoor unit 200 may display an image made in the same manner of operation as the character image displayed in the display part 160. More specifically the display part 360 may include: a cabinet 351, a PCB 352 seated inside the cabinet 351; an LCD window 353 seated at the top of the PCB 352; an operation button 355 formed in the lower part of the PCB 352 in such a way that not only a user can manually operate the deployment part 350 but also the operational status of the second indoor unit 200 can be automatically executed depending on an established environment; and a wireless receiving part 357 for receiving an operation signal transmitted from a remote controller 710 by a user and receiving an AVATAR transmission signal sent through mobile means 700 such as a cellular phone by a user. Also a selector button 356 for setting or selecting the plurality of AVATAR types is additionally provided. Also, the deployment part 350 is connected to a data entry device 720 as exemplified by a computer, so that different types of characters can be downloaded over the Internet. Also, the display part 350 can be programmed in such a way that the current operational state of the indoor unit and the temperature can be announced in a voice at the same time that a character can be displayed in the LCD window 353. Also, the voice is configured to guide the operational state of the second indoor unit 200 in a human voice through a speaker 730 connected to the controller. Also, a memory chip 354 of a predetermined capacity, capable of receiving and storing the AVATAR character sent by the user, may be built into the PCB 352. More specifically, various types of existing character images in the form of an electronic file may be downloaded through the data entry device 720 connected to the controller part of the conditioned air or deployment part 350, and can be stored in the memory microcircuit 354. Also, the character downloaded through mobile means 700 such as a telephone cellular by the user, can be received in a radio form by the receiving part 357 and stored in the memory microcircuit 354. In addition, a user can produce, in person, a character image appropriately using the data entry apparatus 720 and storing therein in memory chip 354. As a result, as means by which the user can in troducing / storing / selecting a character, more than one of a selection button 356 of the air conditioner itself, a remote controller 710, a data input apparatus 720, a moving means 700, can be used selectively. Also, in the event that the second indoor unit 200 is connected and controlled as described above by the data entry apparatus 720 and / or the mobile means 700, an operational condition of the air conditioner can be controlled from a remotely located area. Therefore, a user can control the air conditioning system including the second indoor unit 200 to operate through the Internet while the user is out, and control the operation of the second indoor unit 200 using a cordless telephone. Also, a user may use the display part 350 for an Internet screen as well as means for displaying the operational status of the indoor unit security 200., connecting the deployment part 350 with the Internet. In other words, the Internet screen is displayed by pressing the select button 356 on the display part 350, so that the display part 350 can be used as a means to view the news. In the meantime, as described above, it will be obvious to those in the art that the apparatus for controlling the operational status of the second indoor unit 200 via the Internet and wireless communication means can be mounted in the status display part 300. It will also be apparent from the spirit of the present invention that the manner of attachment of the state deployment portion 300 can be applied, in the same manner, to the manner in which the deployment portion 350 is seated in the cabinet and attached to the frame. front 280. Next, the operational state of the deployment part will be described. First, if the user transmits an operation signal by pressing, in person, the operation button 355 or through the remote controller 710 and the receiving party 357 receives the operation signal, the second indoor unit 200 operates. Also, at the time when the second indoor unit 200 operates, a power source is applied to the deployment part 350 and a specific character image stored in advance or entered by a user is displayed. For example, it is possible to have a character who has been sleeping and wakes up. Also, simultaneously, it is possible to inform about the operation of the second indoor unit 200 with a voice through the loudspeaker 730 connected to the deployment part 350. Also, the voice can be downloaded through mobile means 700 or the data entry 720, or recorded and stored in memory chip 354 by a user in person. Also, while a quantity of air, an indoor temperature, humidity, and operating time are displayed in the display portion 300 state the character can make an appropriate gesture depending on the amount of air, the indoor temperature, the humidity, or a voice informing said information can be announced through the speaker 730. For example, a user can set such that if the present temperature is below the appropriate temperature programmed in advance, the character can make a cold tremble gesture , and simultaneously, a guide message informing that the indoor temperature is too low can be announced through the loudspeaker. Also, if the second indoor unit 200 is turned off, the character may make a nod of falling asleep and a guidance message informing that the operation of the second indoor unit 200 is stopped may be announced through the speaker 730. Also, a user may arbitrarily select the type of AVATAR using the selection mouse 356. Figure 16 is a block diagram explaining the control status of the air conditioner in accordance with the present invention. Referring to Figure 16, a key entry portion 31 is provided with which the user controls the control status of the air conditioner; an energy source 32 for applying an energy source to the air conditioner; and a data entry apparatus 33 for entering a specific character and a plurality of character images using the character, to air conditioning; a controller part 30 wherein the control status of the air conditioner is stored in a storage medium formed inside the air conditioner and to control the operation of the air conditioner using the input information; an operational state display part 34 in which at least one image of the character is displayed under the control of the controlling part 30; a part of 3 voice output 35 for choosing the operational status of the air conditioner in a voice under control and the controlling part 30; a fan operation part 36 for controlling the operational status of the outdoor unit and / or indoor unit, under the control of the controlling part 30; and a compressor operation part 37 for circulating a refrigerant. More specifically, the key entry part 31, which is a part with which the user operates the operational condition of the air conditioner, can be at least one selected within a remote controller for the air conditioner, a button formed in the Apparatus appearance, a computer system connected through a wired / wireless network. Also, the data entry part 33 is a device for generating or downloading a character and the plurality of character images where the specific character appears and transferring them to the controlling part 30. For said data entry part 33, At least one of a computer, a mobile medium, a remote controller, can be used. Also, the operational state deployment part 34 formed in the air conditioner, preferably, a predetermined external side of the indoor unit, is a part through which the operational condition of the air conditioner can be deployed to a user in a simple manner and easy with the display of the character's image. Preferably, the operational state display part 34 is performed by the LCD so that the user can recognize the character image in a convenient and beautiful manner. By displaying, as described above, the character image in the deployment portion of the operational state 34, a user can recognize the operational status of the air conditioner in a more convenient and easy manner. Particularly, as the shape of the character image changes depending on the operational status of the air conditioner, a user can recognize the operational status of the air conditioner in an even easier and more convenient manner. Also, the voice output part 35, which is a part for transmitting the operational status of the air conditioner in the form of a voice, can transmit the operational status of the air conditioner in the form of a voice depending on the wishes of the user. Also, the operation part of the fan 36 and the operation part of the compressor 37, which are apparatuses for circulating a refrigerant inside the cooling site to cause the refrigerant to pass through compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation in accordance with the operational status by a user, are controlled on / off by the controller part 30 depending on the operational status and the interior temperature of the air conditioner. The operation of the air conditioner will be briefly described with reference to the block diagram of the air conditioning system described. The air conditioning system of the present invention can be operated in three ways. A first mode is a character image upload mode for loading the character image to the controller part 30 inside the air conditioner using the data entry part 33. A second mode is a character image display mode where the air conditioning system is operated by operation of the entry part by tissues 31 by a user and the character image is displayed in the operational state display part 34. A third mode is a mode of image selection of character and character to select the character images related to a specific character. As described above, by making the character type change depending on the operational status of the air conditioner, recognition of a user may be even more convenient. Also, as a character is specific it is selected according to the taste of the user and a specific set of character images can be selected within a plurality of character images where the character is used, a user can display a character appropriate to the user's taste, in the air conditioner in a convenient manner. For an extreme example, a user's photograph can be displayed. Meanwhile, character and character image selection mode is easily performed by cooperative operation of the key entry part 31 and the controlling part 30. More specifically, after the procedure for selecting a character, a The specific character image is selected from within the plurality of character images related to the selected character, for each operational condition of the air conditioner. Of course, if a user wishes, a specific character may not need to be used in a related set, for each operational state of the air conditioner, and another character image where another character is used, may be set for each operational state of the air conditioner . Therefore, the following will describe the character image display modes and the character image loading mode. Figure 17 is a flow chart explaining the character image loading mode in accordance with the spirit of the present invention. Referring to Figure 17, a user has a character and / or a character image by downloading it through a script or producing, in person, the character image (S11). For the procedure in which the character is generated, any type of method such as wired / wireless networks and a production by a user can be used without limitation. Of course, when the air conditioner is brought to the market, a plurality of characters, a plurality of character images where a pose, background, position and movement are different for each character, can be stored in a set in the middle of storage inside the controlling part 30.

Then, a user loads in the character image generated to the controlling part 30 to the data entry part 33 (S12). The charging procedure can be easily performed through LAN (Local Area Network) and a wired / wireless Internet. The character and the character image loaded in this way, are stored in the controller part storage medium 30 (S13), and when called by a user, a set of character images for which a specific character is applied, They are called and used in air conditioning. Figure 18 is a flow chart explaining the character image deployment mode of the air conditioner to which the spirit of the present invention applies. Referring to Figure 18, the operation of the air conditioner is initiated by an input or a reservation parameter of a user (S21). If the operation of the air conditioner is started, a set of images of characters selected in advance by a user is called and the appropriate character image for the present state, initial operation of the air conditioner, is displayed in the operational state deployment part. 34 first (S22). If a selected character is absent at the current point of time, the character selection can be automatically requested first, or it can be called a set of designated character images from the time of manufacturing the conditioned air. Then, it is judged whether the operational condition of the air conditioner is changed while the duration of the conditioned air is continuously carried out (S23). If the operational status of the air conditioner is changed, a new character image appropriate for the change of the operational status of the air conditioner within the so-called character image set is automatically displayed in accordance with the change in the operational status of the air conditioner ( S24). If the operational status of the air conditioner does not change, the character image of the present state is continuously displayed. If the operation of the air conditioner ends while the new changed character image is displayed, a finished status character image is displayed (S26) and the operation of the air conditioner ends. However, if the operation of the air conditioner is not allowed, the procedure moves to the step of judging a change in the operational condition of the air conditioner (S23), and the procedure to change the character image is repeated until the air conditioner I finished. In case a user establishes a specific character image in advance, for each operational condition of the air conditioner, performing the character image deployment mode as described above, not only the character image included in a game related to A particular character but also another character image where another character is used, can be displayed for each operational state of the air conditioning in accordance with the user's taste.

With the Whini, character that will be used in advance in the storage medium of the product, taken as an example, the change of the image of the character according to the gesture, the pose, the position, and the background will be described below. Figure 19 shows a character image displayed in the start / stop mode of the air conditioning operation. Referring to Figure 19, when starting the operation, the image of the character moves from the bottom to the top. On the contrary, at the end of the operation the character image is displayed moving from the upper part to the lower part, it is displayed in the operation state display part 34. Figure 20 shows a character image displayed in the operation mode of cooling of the air conditioning. Referring to Figure 20, when initiating the cooling operation in general, the image of the character is displayed in the upper part and when starting a power cooling operation, the image of the character is displayed in the lower part. Figure 21 shows a character image displayed in the air conditioning dehumidification operation mode. Referring to Figure 21, when starting the dehumidification operation mode, the character images are displayed alternately at the top and at the bottom.

Figure 22 shows a character image displayed in artificial intelligence operation mode for air conditioning.

Referring to Figure 22, when starting the artificial intelligence operation mode, the images of the character are alternately displayed at the top and bottom. Figure 23 shows an image of the character deployed in a plasma cleaning operation mode of the air conditioner.

Referring to Figure 23, when starting the plasma cleaning operation mode, the character images are alternately displayed at the top and bottom. As shown in the character images exemplified by Figures 19 to 23, still under the condition that the same character appears as the main character, the character image displayed in the deployment part of the operational state 34 varies in detail according to with the change of the operational status of the air conditioner. As the character displayed changes in this way, a user can verify the operational status of the air conditioner in an easier way. Also, by the deployment parts 160 and 360 formed on the front of the air conditioner, the air conditioner can improve its quality and further satisfy a user's taste. In addition, in case the character and the character image are set differently for each operational state of the air conditioner according to the user's taste, there is a strong point that even the same air conditioner can be used for a long time as if it were a new device.

Second Modality The second embodiment of the present invention is the same mostly as in the first embodiment. The only difference is that the display parts 160 and 350 in which at least one character image is displayed and the state display parts 170 and 300 in which the operational status of the air conditioner is displayed with a number or a arrow, are not formed separately, but one or both are displayed in the same LCD window by selection of a user. More specifically, in the first embodiment, the deployment portions 160 and 350, and the state deployment portions 170 and 300 are formed separately in both the first indoor unit 100 and the second indoor unit 200. However, in this case, as a Large area on the front of the indoor unit is occupied, it is not preferable from the point of view of costs and usage. Thus, a method is provided where a state in which a character image is selectively displayed in a singular part of a user's display or selection (e.g., the deployment part of the first mode), or a state in which the The operational status of the air conditioner is displayed with letters (for example in the state display part of the first mode), are selectively displayed or both states are displayed with the use of LCD features where various screen configurations are possible. Figures 24 and 25 show the operational state of the deployment part. Figure 24 shows that the character image is displayed in the deployment part and Figure 25 shows the operational status of the air conditioner deployed in the deployment part. Referring to Figures 24 and 25, a front panel 810 formed on the front of the air conditioner is provided; a side panel 820 formed on the side of the air conditioner; a deployment window 860 formed in front of panel 810; an operation button 880 formed on a deployment window side 860, for operating the operational condition of the air conditioner; a selection button 871 formed on the other side of the display window 860, to change the screen displayed in the display window 860, in a display part where a character image is displayed or a state display part where the operational status of the air conditioning is displayed with letters; and a character set button 872 to select the type of character or type of character image. Also for the display window 860, the LCD is preferably used as the first mode. For other parts of the present embodiment, the descriptions made for the first embodiment are cited. Particularly, the selections button 871 will be described in detail. For a number of times the selection button 871 is pressed, the display window 860 operates as the display part 861 where the character image is displayed (refer to Figure 24) or operates as the state display part 862 where the operational status of the air conditioning with letters is displayed (refer to Figure 25). Of course, it will be easily estimated that both the 861 deployment parts and the 862 state deployment part can be deployed. It is also possible to have a specific type of characters and a specific type of images of selected characters if the 872 character selection button is pressed. Also, in the case of a plurality of character selection buttons 872 provided, a button to select the character and a button to select the character image can be provided separately, for each type of button. Particularly, although not described in the first embodiment, the character set button 872 will be easily applicable also in the first mode. Also, if the character selection button 872 is not provided, the character type and character image type can easily be selected in conjunction with the gesture input of the data entry part 33.

PREFERRED MODALITY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is characterized in that a predetermined deployment window is made in front of the air conditioner and a character image in which a predetermined character image is used, is displayed in the deployment sale. Also, the present invention is characterized in that a user can use the air conditioner in a more convenient manner thanks to the character and the character image related to that character. Within the range satisfying the above characteristics, the air conditioner capable of improving the recognition ability of a user in accordance with the present invention can have various forms in its modalities. First, in the case where two indoor units are not used but a simple indoor unit is used, an effect that improves the user's convenience can be obtained by performing, in the single indoor unit, a deployment advantage in which it is deployed the character and / or the image of the character. Also, the spirit of the present invention can be applied not only to the air conditioner that has been described by the detailed embodiment, but also to other electronic devices such as kitchen appliances and a refrigerator with the change in its shape in a convenient manner. At this time, with the character maintained as before, the operational status of the air conditioner can be displayed to change the pose, position, background, or behavior of the character. Also, even when the apparatus and / or method for selecting, entering, or establishing a character and a character image may change depending on detailed conditions of use, such changes will not influence the realization of the spirit of the present invention. Also, for the character image displayed in the display part, not only the image of the character where the character is used, but also a character in a representative way can be displayed constantly regardless of the operational status of the air conditioner. In case of air conditioning, it will be preferable for a character that emphasizes the cold as a penguin is selected. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations may be made to the present invention. Therefore, it is intended that the present invention cover the medications and variations of this invention provided so long as they fall within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY According to the spirit of the present invention, a character image understandable as the relevant operational state depending on the operational status of air conditioning, is described on one side of the air conditioner, in such a way that a user can understand the operational status of the air conditioner. air conditioning in a convenient way, without looking at the display part of the displayed state with letters. Also, the present invention uses a character of a beautiful design in addition to the unfolding part of the state displayed with letters of the conventional still image, thus possibly obtaining better visual effect. Similarly, the taste of a user can be further promoted. Also, according to the present invention, a user can produce, in person, a character desired by the user, obtain various characters and character images where the character is used through various methods of communication, store in a storage medium inside the air conditioning and use them. Therefore, as a user who makes use of the air conditioner can again display a new character and / or a new character image at any time when a user wishes or is tired of the existing character, the present invention has an effect that the user can use the air conditioner for a longer period of time and a user can consider the air conditioner as if it were a newly purchased device at any time the user wishes. As well, the present invention additionally includes the voice output portion for displaying the operation of the air conditioner, such that a voice message is properly transmitted for each operational condition of the air conditioner. Therefore, there is a strong point in which a remotely located user or even the blind can use the air conditioning in a more convenient way. Also, in the case where the same character is used for all the products of electronic devices manufactured by a particular company, the character as a registered trademark can improve the image of the brand of the manufacturing company and in case the character be used for advertising purposes, the character can function as a means to obtain a profit for advertising.

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NOVELTY OF THE INVENTION CLAIMS

1. An air conditioner having improved user perception, comprising: a panel that forms the appearance of either side of the air conditioner; and a display window that includes a display part formed on the panel, to display a specific character and / or character character image, and / or a portion of the screen status to display the operational status of the air conditioner as a symbol.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, further characterized in that the display window is a single window.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, further characterized in that the character and / or character image is variable depending on the operational status of the air conditioner.

The air conditioner according to claim 1, further characterized in that it further comprises a horn for displaying an operational condition of the air conditioner such as a sound and / or voice.

The air conditioner according to claim 1, further characterized in that the character and / or character image is designed to correspond to a specific operational state of the air conditioner.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 1, further characterized in that character and / or character image is transmitted from an external device and stored in the air conditioner.

The air conditioner according to claim 1, further characterized in that it additionally comprises a selection button to change the deployment status of the display window.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 1, further characterized in that the display window is an LCD.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 1, further characterized in that the panel is a front panel formed on the front side of the air conditioner.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 1, further characterized in that character and / or character image is transmitted through separate mobile means of air conditioning.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 1, further characterized in that character and / or character image is transmitted through a computer connected through a network.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 1, further characterized in that air conditioning comprises a single external unit and two or more internal units.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 1, further characterized in that it additionally comprises a button for selecting the character formed adjacent to the display window, for selecting the character and / or character image.

The air conditioner according to claim 1, further characterized in that the deployment part may or the state deployment part selectively deploys on the deployment window.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 1, further characterized in that character and / or character image displayed on the deployment part is variable depending on the operational status of the air conditioner.

16. The air conditioner according to claim 1, further characterized in that the character image is a group of several character images made through which the identical character is varied, a scene, a position, a pose, and an action of the character.

17. An air conditioner having improved user perception, comprising: a panel that forms an appearance on either side of the air conditioner; a display window including a display part formed on the panel, to display a specific character and / or character character image, and / or a state display part to display the operational status of the air conditioner as a symbol; and means for selecting a display state of the display window.

18. Air conditioning in accordance with the claim 17, further characterized in that the means for selecting is a selection button formed at a predetermined position on an external surface of the air conditioner.

19. The air conditioner according to claim 17, further characterized in that the means for selection is a selection button formed in a remote controller.

20. The air conditioner according to claim 17, further characterized in that the conditioned air comprises a single external unit and two internal units connected to the individual external unit.

21. The air conditioner according to claim 17, further characterized in that character and / or character image are stored in a storage medium inside the air conditioner when the air conditioner is manufactured.

22. An air conditioner having improved user perception, comprising: a front panel formed on the front of an appearance of the air conditioner; a display window formed in a predetermined position of the front panel, to selectively display a screen of the character image and a status screen, the character image is displayed being variable depending on the operational status of the air conditioner, the state screen displaying an operational condition of the air conditioner as a symbol; and a selection button formed adjacent to the deployment window, to select a deployment status of the deployment window.

23. Air conditioning in accordance with the claim 22, further characterized in that the image of the character is one of a group of several images of characters made through which an identical character, a scene, a position, a pose and an action of the character are varied.