CN1178037C - Internet refrigerator and method of operation thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Translated fromChinese

因特网电冰箱包括通过因特网与远程通信装置进行数据通信的调制解调器；控制电冰箱构成单元的第一控制部分；按照用户的触摸产生键控信号的触摸屏；响应触摸屏来的键控信号和来自远程通信装置的键控信号，控制包括第一控制部分的电冰箱其它单元的第二控制部分；在第二控制部分控制下，显示所需信息的显示部分；连接电冰箱与因特网的因特网连接装置。因特网电冰箱操作方法用因特网电冰箱内部信息和来自外部通信装置的信息。按照本发明可实现以厨房为中心的家庭自动化。

The Internet refrigerator includes a modem for data communication with a remote communication device through the Internet; a first control section that controls the constituent units of the refrigerator; a touch screen that generates a key signal according to the user's touch; responding to the key signal from the touch screen and from the remote communication device The keying signal controls the second control part of other units of the refrigerator including the first control part; under the control of the second control part, the display part that displays the required information; the Internet connection device that connects the refrigerator with the Internet. The Internet refrigerator operation method uses the internal information of the Internet refrigerator and the information from the external communication means. According to the present invention, home automation centered on the kitchen can be realized.

Description

Translated fromChinese

因特网电冰箱及其操作方法Internet refrigerator and method of operation thereof

技术领域technical field

本发明涉及因特网电冰箱和操作因特网电冰箱的方法，特别涉及可与外部通信装置进行数据通信的因特网电冰箱及其操作方法。The present invention relates to an Internet refrigerator and a method for operating the Internet refrigerator, in particular to an Internet refrigerator capable of data communication with an external communication device and an operating method thereof.

背景技术Background technique

通常，电冰箱包括主体、用于存储冷冻食品的冷冻室、用于冷藏食品的冷藏室、用于使冷冻室和冷藏室冷却的压缩机、和包括微型计算机的控制电路。电冰箱是基本上用于厨房的家用电器，其尺寸正逐渐变大。In general, a refrigerator includes a main body, a freezer for storing frozen foods, a refrigerator for chilling foods, a compressor for cooling the freezer and refrigerator, and a control circuit including a microcomputer. A refrigerator is a household appliance basically used in a kitchen, and its size is gradually increasing.

安放电冰箱的厨房空间不仅是随着现代生活习惯改变的饮食生活的简单空间。在厨房中，家庭成员不仅进餐，并且还在一起交谈。即，厨房正在变为家庭中的主要生活空间。因此，要求作为厨房空间中核心单元并且尺寸变大的电冰箱能提供各种娱乐、远程控制功能和其它服务功能。The kitchen space where a refrigerator is placed is not just a simple space for eating and drinking that changes with modern living habits. In the kitchen, family members not only eat, but also talk together. Namely, the kitchen is becoming the main living space in the home. Therefore, the refrigerator, which is a core unit in the kitchen space and is enlarged in size, is required to provide various entertainment, remote control functions, and other service functions.

最普通的电冰箱仅仅具有本身的电冰箱功能，而不能提供娱乐、远程控制功能和其它服务功能。例如，为了有效地使用电冰箱，用户应该查阅手册，但对于一般用户来说难以准确地理解手册的内容。结果，普通的电冰箱存在用户为了准确地使用其电冰箱而分别询问服务中心的缺点。The most common refrigerator only has its own refrigerator function, but cannot provide entertainment, remote control functions and other service functions. For example, in order to effectively use a refrigerator, a user should refer to a manual, but it is difficult for general users to accurately understand the contents of the manual. As a result, general refrigerators have a disadvantage that users individually inquire about service centers in order to use their refrigerators accurately.

因此，本发明涉及基本上可克服因现有技术的局限和不足引起的几个问题的因特网电冰箱和操作因特网电冰箱的方法。Accordingly, the present invention is directed to an Internet refrigerator and a method of operating an Internet refrigerator that substantially overcome several problems due to limitations and disadvantages of the related art.

发明内容Contents of the invention

本发明的目的在于提供能够远程控制电冰箱的因特网电冰箱及其操作方法。The object of the present invention is to provide an Internet refrigerator capable of remotely controlling the refrigerator and an operating method thereof.

本发明的另一个目的在于提供具有娱乐功能的因特网电冰箱及其操作方法。Another object of the present invention is to provide an Internet refrigerator with an entertainment function and an operating method thereof.

本发明的另一个目的在于提供一种因特网电冰箱及其操作方法，该因特网电冰箱除其本身的电冰箱功能之外还对用户提供附加的其它服务。Another object of the present invention is to provide an Internet refrigerator and an operating method thereof, which can provide users with additional services in addition to its own refrigerator function.

本发明提供一种因特网电冰箱，包括：电冰箱控制部分，用于控制电冰箱的构成单元；触摸屏，用于按照用户的选择，提供与电冰箱本身的操作有关的键控信号和用于与因特网进行通信的键控信号；远程控制器，用于按照用户的选择，远程提供与电冰箱本身的操作有关的键控信号和用于与因特网进行通信的键控信号；显示部分，配置在电冰箱的外壁上，用于响应于来自触摸屏的键控信号和通过因特网来自外部装置的键控信号显示与电冰箱本身的操作有关的信息和从因特网获得的信息；主控制部分，用于响应于来自触摸屏的键控信号和来自因特网的键控信号以及来自远程控制器的键控信号，与电冰箱控制部分和因特网进行双向通信并控制显示部分；专用通信控制部分，用于管理电冰箱控制部分与主控制部分之间的双向通信；和调制解调器，利用在因特网与主控制部分之间进行双向通信的专用通信线路，连接在因特网与主控制部分之间，其中在主控制部分与外部装置之间通过因特网发送/接收的信息包括用于通知电冰箱操作状态的信号、相应于电冰箱用户手册的信号、相应于有关存储于电冰箱中的食品的信息的信号、相应于烹饪信息的信号、相应于健康莱单信息的信号、相应于消息的信号、相应于备忘录信息的信号、相应于时间表管理的信号、相应于声音和图像信息的信号、电视广播信号、MPEG信号、信号、涉及电冰箱售后服务的信号、外部控制电冰箱操作的信号、相应于现时信息的信号、相应于库存信息的信号和用于因特网操作的信号。The present invention provides an Internet refrigerator, including: a refrigerator control part, used to control the constituent units of the refrigerator; a touch screen, used to provide keying signals related to the operation of the refrigerator itself and used to communicate The keying signal for Internet communication; the remote controller is used to remotely provide the keying signal related to the operation of the refrigerator itself and the keying signal for communicating with the Internet according to the user's choice; the display part is configured on the electric on the outer wall of the refrigerator for displaying information related to the operation of the refrigerator itself and information obtained from the Internet in response to keying signals from the touch panel and from an external device via the Internet; a main control section for responding to The keying signal from the touch screen, the keying signal from the Internet and the keying signal from the remote controller perform two-way communication with the refrigerator control part and the Internet and control the display part; the dedicated communication control part is used to manage the refrigerator control part Two-way communication with the main control part; and a modem, connected between the Internet and the main control part using a dedicated communication line for two-way communication between the Internet and the main control part, wherein between the main control part and the external device The information transmitted/received via the Internet includes a signal for notifying the operating status of the refrigerator, a signal corresponding to the user manual of the refrigerator, a signal corresponding to information on food stored in the refrigerator, a signal corresponding to cooking information, a signal corresponding Signals related to health menu information, signals corresponding to news, signals corresponding to memo information, signals corresponding to schedule management, signals corresponding to sound and image information, TV broadcast signals, MPEG signals, signals, related to refrigerators Signals for after-sales service, signals for external control of refrigerator operation, signals for current information, signals for inventory information, and signals for Internet operations.

本发明还提供一种操作因特网电冰箱的方法，该因特网电冰箱具有键输入装置、显示装置和因特网连接装置，该方法包括下列步骤：(a)检测用户从键输入装置输入和通过因特网连接装置从外部装置输入的键控信号；(b)如果检测的键控信号涉及电冰箱本身的操作，那么响应于该键控信号，控制电冰箱的构成单元；(c)如果检测的键控信号是显示第一信息的信号，那么响应于该键控信号，通过显示装置显示来自电冰箱本身和来自外部装置的第一信息；(d)如果检测的键控信号是通过因特网连接装置把第二信息传送到外部装置的信号，那么响应于该键控信号，把电冰箱的第二信息传送到外部装置；(e)如果检测的键控信号是在存储器中存储第三信息的信号，那么响应于该键控信号，在电冰箱的存储器中存储来自电冰箱本身和通过因特网连接装置来自外部装置的第三信息；(f)如果在步骤(d)和(e)键控信号是涉及消息输入/输出和备忘录的信号，那么确认已要求相应于消息和备忘录的第二信息和第三信息的用户的资格；和(g)如果许可用户资格，那么从外部装置输入相应于消息和备忘录的第二信息和第三信息，或把它们输出给电冰箱或通过因特网连接装置从电冰箱输出到外部装置；其中，所述步骤(c)包括步骤：如果用于显示的键控信号是涉及手册的键控信号，那么在显示装置的屏幕上显示电冰箱的结构；放大或显示用户从电冰箱结构中选择的构成单元；和显示有关用户选择的电冰箱构成单元的操作、功能和其部分。The present invention also provides a method of operating an Internet refrigerator having a key input device, a display device and an Internet connection device, the method comprising the steps of: (a) detecting user input from the key input device and through the Internet connection device A key signal input from an external device; (b) if the detected key signal relates to the operation of the refrigerator itself, then in response to the key signal, control the constituent units of the refrigerator; (c) if the detected key signal is displaying the signal of the first information, then in response to the key signal, the first information from the refrigerator itself and from the external device is displayed through the display means; (d) if the detected key signal is the second information through the Internet connection means The signal transmitted to the external device, then in response to the key signal, the second information of the refrigerator is transmitted to the external device; (e) if the detected key signal is a signal for storing the third information in the memory, then in response to The keying signal stores the third information from the refrigerator itself and from the external device through the Internet connection device in the memory of the refrigerator; (f) if the keying signal in steps (d) and (e) is related to message input/ output and the signal of the memo, then confirm that the qualification of the user corresponding to the second information and the third information corresponding to the message and the memo has been requested; and (g) if the user qualification is permitted, input the second information corresponding to the message and the memo information and the third information, or output them to the refrigerator or output them from the refrigerator to an external device through an Internet connection device; wherein, said step (c) includes the step of: if the key signal for display is a key related to the manual control signal, then the structure of the refrigerator is displayed on the screen of the display device; the constituent unit selected by the user from the structure of the refrigerator is enlarged or displayed; and the operation, function and part thereof are displayed about the constituent unit of the refrigerator selected by the user.

如上所述，由于按照本发明的电冰箱具有因特网功能，因而使用外部通信装置从远处仅通过简单地输入键控信号，用户便可确认有关电冰箱本身的操作状态和存储于电冰箱中的食品的信息。此外，通过配置于因特网电冰箱上的显示装置，用户可观看来自外部数据库的图像。As described above, since the refrigerator according to the present invention has the Internet function, the user can confirm the operation state of the refrigerator itself and the information stored in the refrigerator by simply inputting a key signal from a remote place using an external communication device. food information. In addition, the user can view images from an external database through the display device installed on the Internet refrigerator.

按照本发明的因特网电冰箱，用户还可利用外部通信装置控制电冰箱的操作。此外，用户可进行预先时间表安排，和对用户提供各种各样的服务。According to the Internet refrigerator of the present invention, the user can also control the operation of the refrigerator using the external communication device. In addition, the user can perform pre-scheduling, and various services are provided to the user.

附图说明Description of drawings

附图展示本发明的实施例，用于对本发明提供进一步的理解，并包含于说明书中和构成本说明书的一部分，附图连同说明书一起用于解释本发明的原理。The accompanying drawings illustrate embodiments of the invention, to provide a further understanding of the invention, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, and together with the description serve to explain the principle of the invention.

附图中：In the attached picture:

图1展示按照本发明的因特网电冰箱和与因特网电冰箱连接的外部通信装置的方框图。FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of an Internet refrigerator and an external communication device connected to the Internet refrigerator according to the present invention.

图2展示在窗口环境中触摸屏50的键。Figure 2 shows the keys of thetouch screen 50 in a windowing environment.

图3展示按照消息键的子窗口中的键。Figure 3 shows the keys in the subwindow according to the message key.

图4展示按照消息键的又一个子窗口中的键。Figure 4 shows the keys in yet another subwindow by message key.

图5展示按照时间表键的触摸以日为单位的子窗口。FIG. 5 shows sub-windows in units of days according to the touch of the schedule key.

图6展示按照时间表键的触摸以月为单位的子窗口。FIG. 6 shows sub-windows in units of months according to the touch of the schedule key.

图7展示按照电视广播键的子窗口屏幕。Fig. 7 shows the sub-window screen according to the TV broadcast key.

图8展示按照图2的食品键的触摸的子窗口屏幕。FIG. 8 shows a sub-window screen according to the touch of the food key of FIG. 2 .

图9展示按照图2的信息键的触摸显示的子窗口屏幕。FIG. 9 shows a sub-window screen according to the touch display of the information key of FIG. 2 .

图10展示按照图9的子窗口屏幕上的手册键的触摸显示的又一个子窗口屏幕。FIG. 10 shows still another sub-window screen displayed according to the touch of the manual key on the sub-window screen of FIG. 9 .

图11展示由图9的子窗口屏幕上的子信息键的触摸选择的又一个子窗口。FIG. 11 shows still another sub-window selected by a touch of the sub-information key on the sub-window screen of FIG. 9 .

图12展示按照本发明的操作因特网电冰箱的方法流程图。FIG. 12 shows a flowchart of a method of operating an Internet refrigerator according to the present invention.

图13展示按照本发明第一实施例的操作因特网电冰箱的方法流程图。FIG. 13 shows a flowchart of a method of operating an Internet refrigerator according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

图14展示按照本发明第二实施例的操作因特网电冰箱的方法流程图。FIG. 14 shows a flowchart of a method of operating an Internet refrigerator according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

图15展示按照本发明第三实施例的操作因特网电冰箱执行多媒体功能的方法流程图。FIG. 15 shows a flowchart of a method for operating an Internet refrigerator to perform multimedia functions according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

具体实施方式Detailed ways

现在将详细说明其实例展示于附图中的本发明的优选实施例。Preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, will now be described in detail.

下面，参照附图说明本发明的实施例。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

图1展示按照本发明的因特网电冰箱和与因特网电冰箱连接的外部通信装置的方框图。FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of an Internet refrigerator and an external communication device connected to the Internet refrigerator according to the present invention.

参照图1，因特网电冰箱包括电冰箱微型计算机10、专用通信微型计算机20、主微型计算机30、因特网连接装置40、触摸屏50、远程控制器60、红外线(IR)接收部分70、存储器80、摄像机90、调谐器100、扬声器110和液晶显示器(LCD)120。图1中，外部通信装置是蜂窝式电话机130、局线电话机140、服务中心150、信息供应商160、个人计算机170、麦克风180和键盘190。1, the Internet refrigerator includes arefrigerator microcomputer 10, adedicated communication microcomputer 20, amain microcomputer 30, anInternet connection device 40, atouch screen 50, aremote controller 60, an infrared (IR) receivingpart 70, amemory 80, acamera 90 ,tuner 100 ,speaker 110 and liquid crystal display (LCD) 120 . In FIG. 1, the external communication devices are acellular phone 130, anoffice line phone 140, aservice center 150, aninformation provider 160, apersonal computer 170, amicrophone 180, and akeyboard 190.

电冰箱微型计算机10用于控制因特网电冰箱的基本构成单元，专用通信微型计算机20用于控制主微型计算机30与电冰箱微型计算机10之间的通信。此时，采用如RS232之类的专用通信线路用于把主微型计算机30连接到专用通信微型计算机20上，和把电冰箱微型计算机10连接到专用通信微型计算机20上。触摸屏50装在LCD 120的屏幕上，并按照用户的选择提供与电冰箱本身的操作有关的键控信号和用于与因特网进行通信的键控信号。远程控制器60按照用户的选择远程提供与电冰箱本身的控制有关的键控信号和与因特网进行通信的键控信号。LCD 120装在电冰箱的外壁上，响应于来自触摸屏50的键控信号和通过因特网来自外部通信装置的键控信号，显示与电冰箱本身的操作有关的信息和通过因特网从外部通信装置130-170接收的信息。主微型计算机30通过因特网与电冰箱微型计算机10和外部通信装置130-170进行双向通信。主微型计算机30还响应于键控信号控制LCD120。因特网连接装置40通过因特网连接主微型计算机30和外部通信装置130-170。因特网连接装置40包括调制解调器和局域网(LAN)连接装置。Therefrigerator microcomputer 10 is used to control the basic constituent units of the Internet refrigerator, and thededicated communication microcomputer 20 is used to control the communication between themain microcomputer 30 and therefrigerator microcomputer 10 . At this time, dedicated communication lines such as RS232 are used for connecting themain microcomputer 30 to thededicated communication microcomputer 20, and connecting therefrigerator microcomputer 10 to thededicated communication microcomputer 20. Thetouch screen 50 is installed on the screen of theLCD 120, and provides keying signals related to the operation of the refrigerator itself and keying signals for communicating with the Internet according to the user's selection. Theremote controller 60 remotely provides a key signal related to the control of the refrigerator itself and a key signal for communication with the Internet according to the user's selection.LCD 120 is contained on the outer wall of refrigerator, responds to the keying signal fromtouch screen 50 and the keying signal from external communication device through Internet, shows the information relevant with the operation of refrigerator itself and from external communication device 130- 170 received information. Themain microcomputer 30 performs two-way communication with therefrigerator microcomputer 10 and external communication devices 130-170 through the Internet. Themain microcomputer 30 also controls theLCD 120 in response to the key signal. The Internet connection means 40 connects themain microcomputer 30 and the external communication means 130-170 through the Internet. Internet connection means 40 include modems and local area network (LAN) connection means.

同时，麦克风180与主微型计算机连接，用于与因特网音频通信。按照电冰箱本身的操作和在主微型计算机30的控制下通过电冰箱因特网的使用，扬声器110输出声音信息。存储器80存储所需的文本、声音和图像信息，并在主微型计算机30的控制下输出存储的信息。键盘190通过导线与主微型计算机30连接，并按照用户的选择对微型计算机30提供键控信号。Meanwhile, themicrophone 180 is connected with the main microcomputer for audio communication with the Internet. Thespeaker 110 outputs sound information in accordance with the operation of the refrigerator itself and the use of the Internet through the refrigerator under the control of themain microcomputer 30 . Thememory 80 stores necessary text, sound and image information, and outputs the stored information under the control of themain microcomputer 30 . Thekeyboard 190 is connected with themain microcomputer 30 through wires, and provides keying signals to themicrocomputer 30 according to user's selection.

同时，存储在存储器80中的文本、声音和图像信息可以是用户做的信息，或通过因特网从包括信息供应商160的外部通信装置130-170提供的音乐文件或活动图像。通过导线，键盘190与主微型计算机30连接，对主微型计算机30提供用于操作电冰箱本身的键控信号，和通过因特网与外部通信装置130-170进行通信的键控信号。Meanwhile, text, sound, and image information stored in thememory 80 may be information made by a user, or music files or moving images provided from external communication devices 130-170 including aninformation provider 160 through the Internet. Thekeyboard 190 is connected to themain microcomputer 30 through wires, and provides themain microcomputer 30 with key signals for operating the refrigerator itself and key signals for communicating with external communication devices 130-170 through the Internet.

其中，通过因特网在主微型计算机30与外部通信装置130-170之间发送/接收的信息包括通知电冰箱的操作状态的信息、相应于电冰箱的用户手册的信息、有关存储于电冰箱中的食品的详细情况的信息、来自信息供应商160的烹饪信息、来自信息供应商160的有关健康莱单的信息、消息信息、备忘录信息、有关进度管理的信息、来自外部通信装置130-170的声音和图像信息、有关电视广播信号的信息、有关MPEC信号的信息、涉及电冰箱售后服务的信息、用于从外部控制电冰箱操作的信息、来自信息供应商160的现实(living)信息、来自信息供应商160的库存信息、和来自信息供应商160的因特网操作信息。Among them, the information transmitted/received between themain microcomputer 30 and the external communication devices 130-170 through the Internet includes information notifying the operating state of the refrigerator, information corresponding to the user's manual of the refrigerator, Information on the details of food, cooking information from theinformation provider 160, information on health menus from theinformation provider 160, message information, memo information, information on progress management, voices from external communication devices 130-170 and image information, information on TV broadcast signals, information on MPEC signals, information on after-sales service of refrigerators, information for controlling refrigerator operation from the outside, living information frominformation provider 160, information from Inventory information ofsuppliers 160, and Internet operation information frominformation suppliers 160.

如上所述，外部通信装置可以是个人计算机、蜂窝式电话机、有线电话机、PCS、服务中心、和例如入门服务提供者之类的信息供应商。同时，LCD板120用作因特网电冰箱的显示装置。触摸屏50一体地装在LCD板120的屏幕上，并由多个坐标值组成。如果用户触摸触摸屏50的一个坐标，该相应坐标的电压值就被传输给主微型计算机30。主微型计算机30识别相应于该坐标的键控信号，和完成相应的功能。As mentioned above, the external communication device may be a personal computer, a cellular phone, a wired phone, a PCS, a service center, and an information provider such as an entry service provider. Meanwhile, theLCD panel 120 is used as a display device of the Internet refrigerator. Thetouch screen 50 is integrally installed on the screen of theLCD panel 120, and is composed of a plurality of coordinate values. If the user touches a coordinate of thetouch screen 50 , the voltage value of the corresponding coordinate is transmitted to themain microcomputer 30 . Themain microcomputer 30 recognizes the key signal corresponding to the coordinate, and performs the corresponding function.

图2是展示在窗口环境中触摸屏50的键图。如图2中所示，在LCD的窗口环境下，触摸屏包括用于在家庭成员中进行备忘录传递的消息键、用于访问活动图像的MP3键、用于访问因特网的因特网键、用于掌握有关电冰箱中食品的信息的食品键、用于访问包括现实(living)信息的一般信息的信息键、用于访问图像和照片信息的照片(photo)键、用于编排(scheduling)如特殊的纪念日、重要的约会日、电话号码表等等信息的时间表键、用于访问e-mail的键、用于接收电视广播信号的键以及用于操作电冰箱的操作键。FIG. 2 is a keymap showingtouch screen 50 in a windowing environment. As shown in Figure 2, under the window environment of the LCD, the touch screen includes a message key for carrying out memo delivery among family members, an MP3 key for accessing live images, an Internet key for accessing the Internet, and a Food key for information on food in the refrigerator, information key for accessing general information including living information, photo key for accessing image and photo information, for scheduling such as special commemorative A schedule key for information such as day, important appointment date, telephone number list, etc., a key for accessing e-mail, a key for receiving TV broadcast signals, and an operation key for operating a refrigerator.

图3展示按照消息键的子窗口中的键。图3中，消息键有在触摸屏的屏幕上的一个子窗口环境，并包括可视消息键、文本消息键、新消息键、书写键、擦除键、保留键和删除键。图3中，主键用于把子窗口转换为主窗口。Figure 3 shows the keys in the subwindow according to the message key. In Fig. 3, the message key has a sub-window environment on the screen of the touch screen, and includes a visual message key, a text message key, a new message key, a write key, an erase key, a hold key and a delete key. In Figure 3, the primary key is used to convert the child window into the main window.

图4展示按照消息键的又一个子窗口中的键。图4中，消息键包括书写键、停止键、保留键和删除键。图4表示在摄像机90装在因特网电冰箱中的情况下按照消息键的触摸的子窗口。Figure 4 shows the keys in yet another subwindow by message key. In FIG. 4, the message keys include a write key, a stop key, a hold key and a delete key. FIG. 4 shows sub-windows according to the touch of the message key in the case where thevideo camera 90 is installed in the Internet refrigerator.

可视消息键是输入带有声音的图像信息的键，文本消息键是仅使用文本消息的键。The visual message key is a key for inputting image information with sound, and the text message key is a key for using only text messages.

图5展示按照时间表键的触摸的以日为单位的子窗口，图6展示按照时间表键的触摸的以月为单位的子窗口。FIG. 5 shows sub-windows in units of days according to touches of the schedule key, and FIG. 6 shows sub-windows in units of months according to touches of the schedule key.

参照图5，在LCD板50的屏幕上的子窗口中，时间表键包括书写键、擦除键、删除键、纪念日键、生日键和特殊日键。图5中，后退键是把子窗口返回到前一窗口的键。利用图5右上部分显示的符号，用户可判明2000年1月5日标注的生日、纪念日、特殊日和记录的备忘录。图6中，时间表键包括年向上键、年向下键、月向上键、月向下键。图6中，2000年1月12日标注有纪念日、生日和事件。因此，用户可判明计划的事件。Referring to FIG. 5, in the sub-window on the screen of theLCD panel 50, the schedule keys include a write key, an erase key, a delete key, an anniversary key, a birthday key, and a special day key. In Fig. 5, the back key is a key for returning the sub-window to the previous window. Using the symbols shown in the upper right portion of FIG. 5, the user can recognize birthdays, anniversaries, special days, and memos recorded on January 5, 2000. In FIG. 6 , the schedule keys include a year up key, a year down key, a month up key, and a month down key. In Fig. 6, January 12, 2000 is marked with anniversaries, birthdays and events. Therefore, the user can ascertain the planned event.

图5中，在按照时间表键的子窗口中，纪念日、生日和特殊日键用于标记相应日分别是纪念日、生日和特殊日。如上所述，在主微型计算机的控制下在LCD板120上显示的信息包括文本信息和图像信息，声音信息还通过扬声器110与文本和图像信息一起输出。In FIG. 5 , in the sub-windows according to the schedule key, anniversaries, birthdays, and special days are used to mark corresponding days as anniversaries, birthdays, and special days, respectively. As described above, the information displayed on theLCD panel 120 under the control of the main microcomputer includes text information and image information, and sound information is also output through thespeaker 110 together with the text and image information.

图7展示按照电视广播键的子窗口屏幕。图7中，电视广播键包括频道向上键、频道向下键、音量向上键、音量向下键和电视广播关键。Fig. 7 shows the sub-window screen according to the TV broadcast key. In FIG. 7 , the TV broadcast key includes a channel up key, a channel down key, a volume up key, a volume down key and a TV broadcast key.

图8展示按照图2的食品键的触摸的子窗口屏幕。图8中，食品键包括选择期望食物的键、和用于显示所选食物的营养成分的键。FIG. 8 shows a sub-window screen according to the touch of the food key of FIG. 2 . In FIG. 8, the food key includes a key for selecting a desired food, and a key for displaying nutritional content of the selected food.

图9展示按照图2的信息键的触摸所显示的子窗口屏幕。图9中，按照信息键的触摸，在LCD板120上显示放置于电冰箱各部分上的食品内容。信息键包括用于在子窗口环境下选择期望信息的子信息键，和用于查阅电冰箱的用户手册的键。FIG. 9 shows a sub-window screen displayed according to the touch of the information key of FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. In FIG. 9, the content of food placed on each part of the refrigerator is displayed on theLCD panel 120 according to the touch of the information key. The information keys include a sub-information key for selecting desired information in a sub-window environment, and a key for referring to a user's manual of the refrigerator.

图10展示在图9的子窗口屏幕上按照手册键的触摸显示的又一个子窗口，并且展示LCD 120上显示的电冰箱的内部结构。如图10所示，如果触摸子窗口屏幕上的手册键，那么不仅可认识电冰箱的内部构成单元而且还可认识使用构成单元的方法。10 shows yet another sub-window displayed on the sub-window screen of FIG. 9 according to the touch of the manual key, and shows the internal structure of the refrigerator displayed on theLCD 120. As shown in FIG. 10, if the manual key on the sub-window screen is touched, not only the internal constituent units of the refrigerator but also the method of using the constituent units can be recognized.

图11展示在图9的子窗口屏幕上通过触摸子信息键显示的又一个子窗口。按照图11的屏幕，用户可确认冷藏室和冷冻室的当前温度，和在冰容器中填充了多少冰。此外，用户可确认更换水净化过滤器的时间。如上所述，主微型计算机30与电冰箱微型计算机10进行双向数据通信，以确认电冰箱本身的构成单元的状态。FIG. 11 shows still another sub-window displayed by touching the sub-information key on the sub-window screen of FIG. 9. Referring to FIG. According to the screen of FIG. 11, the user can confirm the current temperature of the refrigerating chamber and the freezing chamber, and how much ice is filled in the ice container. In addition, the user can confirm when to replace the water purification filter. As described above, themain microcomputer 30 performs two-way data communication with therefrigerator microcomputer 10 to confirm the states of the constituent units of the refrigerator itself.

下面，在电冰箱的上述结构的基础上详细说明按照本发明的操作因特网电冰箱的方法。图12是包括本发明的分为五个步骤的操作方法的流程图。Next, a method of operating an Internet refrigerator according to the present invention will be described in detail on the basis of the above-mentioned structure of the refrigerator. Figure 12 is a flowchart of a five-step method of operation comprising the present invention.

具体地说，本发明的操作方法包括的步骤：检测用户从触摸屏50输入和通过因特网连接装置40从外部通信装置130-190输入的键控信号；如果检测的键控信号与电冰箱本身的操作有关，那么响应于键控信号控制电冰箱的构成单元；如果检测的键控信号是显示第一信息的信号，那么响应于键控信号通过显示装置120显示来自电冰箱本身和来自外部通信装置130-190的第一信息；如果检测的键控信号是通过因特网连接装置40把第二信息传送给外部通信装置130-190的信号，那么响应于键控信号把相应于电冰箱本身状态的第二信息传送给外部通信装置130-190；和如果检测的键控信号是在存储器80中存储第三信息的信号，那么响应于键控信号把来自电冰箱本身和通过因特网连接装置40来自外部通信装置030-190的第三信息存储在电冰箱的存储器80中。Specifically, the operation method of the present invention includes the steps of: detecting the keying signal input by the user from thetouch screen 50 and from the external communication device 130-190 through theInternet connection device 40; if the detected keying signal is consistent with the operation of the refrigerator itself Relevant, then in response to the key signal to control the constituent units of the refrigerator; if the detected key signal is a signal for displaying the first information, then in response to the key signal, the information from the refrigerator itself and from theexternal communication device 130 is displayed through the display device 120 - the first information of 190; if the detected key signal is a signal that transmits the second information to the external communication device 130-190 through theInternet connection device 40, then the second information corresponding to the state of the refrigerator itself is sent in response to the key signal. The information is transmitted to the external communication device 130-190; and if the detected keying signal is a signal storing the third information in thememory 80, then in response to the keying signal, the data from the refrigerator itself and from the external communication device through theInternet connection device 40 are transmitted. The third information of 030-190 is stored in thememory 80 of the refrigerator.

如图1所示，输入键控信号的装置是通过导线与主微型计算机30连接并可从电冰箱上拆卸的键盘，整体形成于LCD 120上的触摸屏和对主微型计算机30提供远程键控信号的远程控制器。As shown in Figure 1, the device of inputting keying signal is to be connected withmain microcomputer 30 by wire and the keyboard that can be disassembled from refrigerator, integrally formed on the touch screen onLCD 120 andmain microcomputer 30 provide remote keying signal remote controller.

在图12的流程图中，用于控制电冰箱构成单元的键控信号是接通/断开电冰箱电源的信号，用于调节电冰箱中温度的信号，和用于确定电冰箱的冷藏状态或转换为冷藏状态或冷冻状态的信号。In the flow chart of Fig. 12, the keying signals for controlling the constituent units of the refrigerator are the signals for turning on/off the power supply of the refrigerator, the signals for adjusting the temperature in the refrigerator, and the signals for determining the refrigerating state of the refrigerator Or signal for transition to refrigerated or frozen state.

同时，用于在LCD 120上显示相应信息的键控信号是与手册有关的键控信号的情况下，主微型计算机30的系统程序可执行下列操作。首先，它在LCD 120的屏幕上显示电冰箱的结构，然后放大和显示由用户从电冰箱结构中选择的构成单元。此后，显示有关操作的信息、功能和由用户选择和放大的电冰箱构成单元的一部分。Meanwhile, in the case where the key signal for displaying the corresponding information on theLCD 120 is a manual-related key signal, the system program of themain microcomputer 30 can perform the following operations. First, it displays the structure of the refrigerator on the screen of theLCD 120, and then enlarges and displays constituent units selected by the user from the structure of the refrigerator. Thereafter, information about the operation, functions, and the refrigerator constituting a part of the unit selected and enlarged by the user are displayed.

同时，按照系统程序，如果键控信号是与消息和备忘录的输入/输出有关的键控信号，那么在分别输入/输出相应于消息和备忘录的第二信息和第三信息之前，核实要求输入/输出的这个人的资格。如果用户的资格被许可，那么输入通过因特网来自外部通信装置130-190的相应于消息和备忘录的第二信息和第三信息，或通过因特网连接装置从电冰箱把它们输出给外部通信装置130-190。如上所述，相应于消息和备忘录的第二信息和第三信息可以是文本信息、声音信息和图像信息。此外，将被存储于存储器80中的第三信息可以是用户的声音、由用户个人备制的活动图像或声音，音乐文件和通过因特网从外部通信装置130-190提供的活动图像。Meanwhile, according to the system program, if the key signal is a key signal related to the input/output of messages and memos, before inputting/outputting the second information and the third information corresponding to the messages and memos, respectively, it is verified that the required input/output Output the qualifications of this person. If the user's qualifications are permitted, input the second information and the third information corresponding to the message and the memo from the external communication device 130-190 through the Internet, or output them from the refrigerator through the Internet connection device to the external communication device 130- 190. As described above, the second and third information corresponding to the message and the memo may be text information, sound information and image information. In addition, the third information to be stored in thememory 80 may be the user's voice, moving images or sounds prepared personally by the user, music files, and moving images provided from the external communication devices 130-190 through the Internet.

同时，在LCD 120上显示的第三信息可以是实时的，并可以同时存储于存储器80中。Meanwhile, the third information displayed on theLCD 120 can be real-time and can be stored in thememory 80 at the same time.

要存储于存储器80中的第三信息可以是电冰箱本身的信息，或来自外部通信装置130-190的信息。例如，第三信息可以是用户写入存储器中的有关存储于电冰箱中的食品的信息，考虑到营养和健康由用户个人准备的烹饪信息和莱单信息，和考虑到营养和健康通过因特网来自外部通信装置130-190的烹饪信息和莱单信息。此外，第一到第三信息可以是相应于约会日和大事日的有关个人和家庭时间表的信息。再有，第三信息可以由电冰箱的供应商提供，和可以是预先存储于存储器80中电冰箱的用户手册的更新版本。此外，第一到第三信息可以是在电冰箱与服务中心150之间有关因特网售后服务的信息。即，用户可询问服务中心150，和服务中心150可对用户进行相应的答复。此时，第一信息是安装在电冰箱中的传感器的故障、压缩机故障和电冰箱其它元件故障的诊断信息。第二信息是将要送给服务中心150的有关传感器、压缩机和其它元件当前状态的信息。第三信息是根据元件的当前状态来自服务中心150的有关诊断结果的信息。此外，显示的第一信息可以是有关电冰箱冷冻室的当前温度、冷藏室的当前温度、电冰箱的门开/关状态、电冰箱的压缩机开/关状态pf、和更换电冰箱过滤器的时间的信息。The third information to be stored in thememory 80 may be information of the refrigerator itself, or information from the external communication device 130-190. For example, the third information may be information about food stored in a refrigerator written by the user in the memory, cooking information and menu information prepared by the user personally in consideration of nutrition and health, and information obtained from Internet via the Internet in consideration of nutrition and health. Cooking information and menu information of external communication devices 130-190. Also, the first to third information may be information on personal and family schedules corresponding to appointment days and event days. Also, the third information may be provided by the supplier of the refrigerator, and may be an updated version of the user's manual of the refrigerator pre-stored in thememory 80 . In addition, the first to third information may be information about Internet after-sales service between the refrigerator and theservice center 150 . That is, the user can inquire about theservice center 150, and theservice center 150 can respond to the user accordingly. At this time, the first information is diagnosis information of malfunctions of sensors installed in the refrigerator, compressor malfunctions, and malfunctions of other components of the refrigerator. The second information is information to be sent to theservice center 150 about the current status of the sensors, compressors and other components. The third information is information on diagnosis results from theservice center 150 according to the current status of the components. In addition, the displayed first information may be about the current temperature of the freezer compartment of the refrigerator, the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment, the door open/close status of the refrigerator, the compressor on/off status of the refrigerator pf, and replacement of the refrigerator filter time information.

下面，参照图13说明按照本发明的因特网电冰箱的控制方法。Next, the control method of the Internet refrigerator according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 13. FIG.

首先，主微型计算机30判断是否输入任何键控信号(步骤S21)。此时，当用户观察安装在电冰箱外表面上的LCD 120的屏幕时，他/她通过触摸屏150输入期望的键控信号。同时，利用如便携式终端、笔记本电脑、桌面计算机等外部通信装置130-190，在远处的用户通过因特网与电冰箱的主微型计算机30连接，并通过装置130-190输入期望的键控信号。然后，主微型计算机30判断是否输入该键控信号(步骤S21)，和由主微型计算机30来判断输入键控信号的类型(步骤S22)。然后，如果判断输入的键控信号是手册信息键控信号(步骤S23)，那么主微型计算机30读出显示来自存储器80的电冰箱的各部分的相应的图像信息，并在LCD 120上显示它们。还可以从存储器80中读出电冰箱构成单元中由用户选择的构成单元的附加信息，并在LCD 120上显示(步骤S24)。First, themain microcomputer 30 judges whether any key signal is input (step S21). At this time, when the user observes the screen of theLCD 120 installed on the outer surface of the refrigerator, he/she inputs a desired key signal through thetouch screen 150. Meanwhile, using external communication devices 130-190 such as portable terminals, notebook computers, desktop computers, etc., users at a distance connect with themain microcomputer 30 of the refrigerator through the Internet, and input desired keying signals through the devices 130-190. Then, themain microcomputer 30 judges whether the key signal is input (step S21), and the type of the input key signal is judged by the main microcomputer 30 (step S22). Then, if the key signal of judging input is the manual information key signal (step S23), themain microcomputer 30 reads out and displays the corresponding image information of each part of the refrigerator from thememory 80, and displays them on theLCD 120 . It is also possible to read the additional information of the constituent unit selected by the user among the refrigerator constituent units from thememory 80, and display it on the LCD 120 (step S24).

例如，如果用户在显示电冰箱构成单元的屏幕上指定具体的构成单元，并按压检索键，那么所选的构成单元与该构成单元的功能一起被放大和显示。同时，如果按压元件键，那么在屏幕上便显示有关所选构成单元的元件的信息；和如果按压帮助键，那么便显示用于选择构成单元的帮助文字信息(步骤S24)。因此，用户可观看通过LCD板120或通过远程的外部通信装置130-190的屏幕显示的电冰箱的期望手册信息。For example, if the user designates a specific constituent unit on a screen displaying the constituent units of a refrigerator, and presses a search key, the selected constituent unit is enlarged and displayed together with the function of the constituent unit. Meanwhile, if the component key is pressed, information about the components of the selected constituent unit is displayed on the screen; and if the help key is pressed, help text information for selecting the constituent unit is displayed (step S24). Accordingly, the user can view desired manual information of the refrigerator displayed through theLCD panel 120 or through the screen of the remote external communication device 130-190.

同时，如果判断键控信号是用于控制电冰箱操作的键控信号(步骤S25)，即，如果键控信号是如电源开/关、温度调节、冷藏/冷冻设置等的操作控制键控信号，那么主微型计算机30命令电冰箱微计算机10通过专用的通信微型计算机20执行相应的操作(步骤S26)。其中，操作控制键控信号包括电源开/关信号、温度调节信号、冷藏/冷冻设置信号。Meanwhile, if it is judged that the key signal is a key signal for controlling the operation of the refrigerator (step S25), that is, if the key signal is an operation control key signal such as power on/off, temperature adjustment, refrigerating/freezing setting, etc. , then themain microcomputer 30 commands therefrigerator microcomputer 10 to perform corresponding operations through the dedicated communication microcomputer 20 (step S26). Wherein, the operation control key signal includes a power on/off signal, a temperature adjustment signal, and a refrigeration/freezing setting signal.

响应于从主微型计算机30传送的命令，电冰箱微型计算机10控制相应的构成单元(步骤S27)。In response to the command transmitted from themain microcomputer 30, therefrigerator microcomputer 10 controls the corresponding constituent units (step S27).

同时，如果键控信号是作为键控信号判断结果(S22)的电冰箱状态信息(S28)的键控信号，那么主微型计算机30从电冰箱微型计算机10读出与电冰箱当前操作状态有关的信息，即冷藏室和冷冻室的温度和冷藏室和冷冻室的设置状态的信息(步骤S29)。然后，在LCD 120的屏幕上显示读出的信息Simultaneously, if the keying signal is the keying signal of the refrigerator state information (S28) as the keying signal judgment result (S22), themain microcomputer 30 reads from therefrigerator microcomputer 10 the information relevant to the current operating state of the refrigerator. information, that is, information on the temperature of the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment and the setting states of the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment (step S29). Then, the information read out is displayed on the screen of theLCD 120

用户通过LCD板120的屏幕和远程外部终端查阅电冰箱的当前操作状态，对电冰箱发出期望的命令。The user checks the current operating status of the refrigerator through the screen of theLCD panel 120 and the remote external terminal, and issues desired commands to the refrigerator.

此外，由于电冰箱可与因特网连接，因而它可获得更新的手册信息或由用户或由预定程序通过周期性地因特网连接从因特网下载的操作程序。因此，可更新电冰箱的软件。In addition, since the refrigerator can be connected to the Internet, it can obtain updated manual information or operating programs downloaded from the Internet by the user or by a predetermined program through the Internet connection periodically. Therefore, the software of the refrigerator can be updated.

下面，参照图14详细说明本发明第二实施例的因特网电冰箱的操作方法。Next, the operation method of the Internet refrigerator according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 14 .

如上所述，触摸屏50包括与用于在家庭成员中传送备忘录的系统程序连接的消息键；与用于家庭的规定纪念日、重要约会和电话号薄的系统程序连接的时间表键、和通过因特网与用于库存信息和现时信息的系统程序连接的因特网键。As mentioned above, thetouch screen 50 includes a message key linked with a system program for transferring memos among family members; Internet Internet key to connect to system programs for inventory information and current information.

消息键可包括用于选择输入和输出的输入键和输出键。输入键包括可视键，用于通过摄像机90和麦克风180输入图像和声音信息；文本键，用于通过键盘190等输入文本消息；文本板(text board)键，用于使用特殊的笔直接在触摸屏50上输入期望的消息。当在LCD 120屏上顺序排列和显示输入消息表时，输出键能够通过单触操作在触摸屏50上检索期望的信息。时间表键可包括以日为单位编排的日键、以月为单位编排的月键和以年为单位编排的年键。The message keys may include an input key and an output key for selecting input and output. The input keys include visual keys for inputting image and sound information through thecamera 90 andmicrophone 180; text keys for inputting text messages through thekeyboard 190, etc.; text board (text board) keys for using a special pen directly on the A desired message is input on thetouch screen 50 . While the input message list is sequentially arranged and displayed on theLCD 120 screen, the output key enables retrieval of desired information on thetouch screen 50 by a one-touch operation. The schedule key may include a day key organized in days, a month key organized in months, and a year key organized in years.

图14展示按照本发明第二实施例的操作因特网电冰箱的方法。详细地说，图14展示在电冰箱中相应于信息输入和输出的系统程序例。FIG. 14 shows a method of operating an Internet refrigerator according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In detail, Fig. 14 shows an example of a system program corresponding to information input and output in a refrigerator.

首先，如果对电冰箱加电，那么驱动主微型计算机30中的系统控制程序(步骤S40)。First, if the refrigerator is powered on, the system control program in themain microcomputer 30 is driven (step S40).

然后，微型计算机30检索是否通过因特网从外部通信装置130-190要求输入/输出信息(步骤S41)。Then, themicrocomputer 30 retrieves whether input/output information is requested from the external communication device 130-190 through the Internet (step S41).

如果作为检索的结果，没有从外部通信装置130-190要求的这种信息，那么主微型计算机30检索是否通过电冰箱的键盘190、触摸屏50或远程控制器60要求输入/输出信息(步骤S42)。其中，该信息指存储于存储器80中的包括消息、时间表、现时信息等的所有信息。If there is no such information required from the external communication device 130-190 as a result of the retrieval, themain microcomputer 30 retrieves whether input/output information is required by thekeyboard 190, thetouch screen 50 or theremote controller 60 of the refrigerator (step S42) . Wherein, the information refers to all information stored in thememory 80 including messages, schedules, current information, and the like.

如果在电冰箱本身中或从外部通信装置130-190要求输入/输出信息，那么主微型计算机30确认要求者的资格(步骤S43)。If input/output information is requested in the refrigerator itself or from the external communication means 130-190, themain microcomputer 30 confirms the qualification of the requester (step S43).

如果作为确认的结果认可要求者的资格，那么对主微型计算机30发送批准信号，并响应于该批准信号，主微型计算机30执行系统程序，控制存储于存储器80中的信息的输入/输出(步骤S44)。然后，主微型计算机30检查系统程序的执行是否完成(步骤S45)。If the qualification of the requester is approved as a result of confirmation, an approval signal is sent to themain microcomputer 30, and in response to the approval signal, themain microcomputer 30 executes a system program to control input/output of information stored in the memory 80 (step S44). Then, themain microcomputer 30 checks whether the execution of the system program is completed (step S45).

主微型计算机30在存储器80中存储或在LCD板120上显示按照要求者命令的相应信息。此外，主微型计算机30对存储器80输入通过因特网从外部通信装置130-190输入的信息或在LCD板50上显示。Themain microcomputer 30 stores in thememory 80 or displays corresponding information on theLCD panel 120 in accordance with the requester's command. Also, themain microcomputer 30 inputs information input from the external communication devices 130 - 190 via the Internet to thememory 80 or displays on theLCD panel 50 .

下面，说明存储于存储器80中的名字、地址和电话号码的存储。为了输入名字，用户按压在触摸屏50上显示的消息键、时间表键和因特网键中的时间表键或消息键。然后，用户按压在触摸屏50上显示的输入键与输出键中的输入键。Next, storage of names, addresses and telephone numbers stored in thememory 80 will be described. To input a name, the user presses a schedule key or a message key among the message key, schedule key, and Internet key displayed on thetouch screen 50 . Then, the user presses an input key among input keys and output keys displayed on thetouch panel 50 .

此后，用户利用键盘190、远程控制器60、触摸屏50上显示的键盘和指定的电子笔200对主微型计算机30输入期望的信息。Thereafter, the user inputs desired information to themain microcomputer 30 using thekeyboard 190 , theremote controller 60 , the keyboard displayed on thetouch screen 50 , and the designatedelectronic pen 200 .

例如，如果用户利用触摸屏50上显示的键盘输入名字、工作地点和电话号码，那么主微型计算机30识别输入的文本和图形信息。For example, if a user inputs a name, a place of work, and a phone number using a keyboard displayed on thetouch screen 50, themain microcomputer 30 recognizes the input text and graphic information.

然后，主微型计算机30存储在存储器80中输入的文本和图形的信息。即，通过触摸屏50上显示的键盘用户期望存储的文本和图形的信息。Then, themain microcomputer 30 stores information of text and graphics input in thememory 80 . That is, the user desires to store information of text and graphics through the keypad displayed on thetouch screen 50 .

同时，用户可用电子笔200通过触摸屏50直接在存储器80中存储有关文本和图形的信息。Meanwhile, the user can directly store information about text and graphics in thememory 80 through thetouch screen 50 with theelectronic pen 200 .

如上所述，用户可利用消息键通过触摸屏50在存储器80中存储用户不在和备忘录，其它家庭成员由输出消息通过LCD板120可确认用户不在和备忘录。As mentioned above, the user can use the message key to store the user's absence and memo in thememory 80 through thetouch screen 50, and other family members can confirm the user's absence and memo through theLCD panel 120 by outputting messages.

同时，在用户欲存储图像和声音备忘录的情况下，用户首先按压按照消息键的触摸出现的子窗口中的可视键。然后，用户利用摄像机90和麦克风180存储图像和声音消息。Meanwhile, in case the user wants to store an image and a voice memo, the user first presses a visual key in a sub-window appearing in response to a touch of a message key. Then, the user utilizes thecamera 90 and themicrophone 180 to store image and sound messages.

此外，利用时间表键通过存储在存储器80中的特定事件日连同他/她的亲戚或朋友的电话号码或地址，用户可参加特定事件日而不会出现失误。利用下载的计算程序，用户还可在厨房中计算各种公共关税，并存储各种公共关税的付款日期。In addition, the user can attend a specific event day without mistakes by passing the specific event day stored in thememory 80 together with his/her relative or friend's phone number or address using the schedule key. Using the downloaded calculation program, the user can also calculate various public tariffs in the kitchen and store the payment dates of various public tariffs.

同时，利用因特网键，用户可在存储器80中更新和自动存储连续改变的现时信息和库存信息。因此，可提供给用户图像和声音信息而不必通过键盘190一个一个地检索信息。即，如果用户预定从因特网信息供应商提供的信息，那么相应的信息便可自动地存储在存储器80中。Meanwhile, using the Internet key, the user can update and automatically store continuously changing current information and stock information in thememory 80 . Therefore, image and sound information can be provided to the user without retrieving the information one by one through thekeypad 190 . That is, if a user subscribes to information provided from an Internet information provider, the corresponding information can be automatically stored in thememory 80 .

同时，利用蜂窝式电话130或个人电脑170，可从外部对用户提供存储于存储器80中的信息。Meanwhile, using thecellular phone 130 or thepersonal computer 170, the information stored in thememory 80 can be provided to the user from the outside.

再有，按照本发明的因特网电冰箱可通过因特网对外部装置130-190传送包括活动图像的声音和图像信息，以及通过扬声器110和LCD板120接收和输出来自外部装置130-190的声音和图像信息。Furthermore, according to the Internet refrigerator of the present invention, the external device 130-190 can transmit sound and image information including moving images through the Internet, and receive and output the sound and image from the external device 130-190 through thespeaker 110 and theLCD panel 120. information.

图14中所示的因特网电冰箱的操作方法具有下列工作效果。The operation method of the Internet refrigerator shown in FIG. 14 has the following working effects.

由于电冰箱与因特网连接，在厨房中花费很多时间的家庭主妇可获得比常规更多的有用的现时信息。Since the refrigerator is connected to the Internet, a housewife who spends a lot of time in the kitchen has access to more useful current information than is conventional.

此外，在用户不在家期间，他/她可检索从外部接收和存储于存储器中的所有信息和时间表，而不用携带单独的电子记事薄。Furthermore, during the user's absence from home, he/she can retrieve all the information and schedules received from the outside and stored in the memory without carrying a separate electronic organizer.

下面，参照图1-15说明因特网电冰箱的多媒体功能操作方法。Next, the operation method of the multimedia function of the Internet refrigerator will be described with reference to FIGS. 1-15.

参照图1，主微型计算机30控制声音、音乐文件和活动图像的存储或再现，并控制电冰箱的整个因特网功能。电冰箱微型计算机10与主微型计算机30进行双向通信，和控制电冰箱本身的构成单元。因特网连接装置40在主微型计算机30的控制下进行因特网连接。在主微型计算机30的控制下，存储器80存储用户的声音或通过因特网从信息供应商160下载的音乐文件和活动图像。在主微型计算机30的控制下，LCD 120显示存储于存储器80中的图像信号。同时，在主微型计算机30的控制下，麦克风180把用户的声音转换为电信号并在存储器80中存储所转换的信号。扬声器110用于把用户的声音输出到外部，同时在存储器80中存储通过麦克风180的用户的声音。在主微型计算机30的控制下，摄像机90拍摄用户的活动图像和他/她的周围。Referring to FIG. 1, themain microcomputer 30 controls storage or reproduction of sound, music files, and moving images, and controls the entire Internet function of the refrigerator. Therefrigerator microcomputer 10 performs two-way communication with themain microcomputer 30, and controls the constituent units of the refrigerator itself. TheInternet connection device 40 performs Internet connection under the control of themain microcomputer 30 . Under the control of themain microcomputer 30, thememory 80 stores the user's voice or music files and moving images downloaded from theinformation provider 160 through the Internet. TheLCD 120 displays image signals stored in thememory 80 under the control of themain microcomputer 30. Meanwhile, themicrophone 180 converts the user's voice into an electrical signal and stores the converted signal in thememory 80 under the control of themain microcomputer 30 . Thespeaker 110 is used to output the user's voice to the outside while storing the user's voice through themicrophone 180 in thememory 80 . Under the control of themain microcomputer 30, thecamera 90 captures moving images of the user and his/her surroundings.

图15是展示进行多媒体功能的因特网电冰箱操作过程的流程图。如图15所示，如果用户操纵键盘190，存储他/她的声音和通过摄像机90拍摄包括他/她本身以他/她的周围的活动图像(例如，家庭主妇，孩子和厨房)(步骤S51)，那么主微型计算机30控制该麦克风180和摄像机90，在存储器80中存储用户的声音和活动图像(步骤S52)。此时，当它通过LCD 120显示图像和通过扬声器110输出该声音时，主微型计算机30在存储器80中存储该声音和活动图像(步骤S52)。Fig. 15 is a flow chart showing the operation process of the Internet refrigerator performing multimedia functions. As shown in Figure 15, if the user manipulates thekeyboard 190, store his/her voice and take pictures including him/herself and his/her surrounding moving images (for example, housewife, child and kitchen) by video camera 90 (step S51 ), then themain microcomputer 30 controls themicrophone 180 and thevideo camera 90, and stores the user's voice and moving image in the memory 80 (step S52). At this time, when it displays an image through theLCD 120 and outputs the sound through thespeaker 110, themain microcomputer 30 stores the sound and the moving image in the memory 80 (step S52).

此时，如果用户通过键盘190等提供键控信号，欲实时地把存储于存储器80中的声音和活动图像通过因特网传送到外部通信装置130-190(步骤S53)，那么通过控制因特网连接装置40，主微型计算机30与因特网连接，并把存储于存储器80中的图像和声音信号通过因特网传送到外部通信装置130-190(例如他/她的亲戚或朋友)(步骤S54)。Now, if the user provides keying signals through thekeyboard 190 etc., and wants to transmit the sound and moving images stored in thememory 80 to the external communication device 130-190 (step S53) through the Internet in real time, then by controlling theInternet connection device 40 , themain microcomputer 30 is connected to the Internet, and transmits the image and sound signals stored in thememory 80 to the external communication device 130-190 (such as his/her relative or friend) through the Internet (step S54).

因此，对应于用户亲戚和朋友的外部通信装置130-190可实时地听到声音和看到活动图像。Accordingly, the external communication devices 130-190 corresponding to the user's relatives and friends can hear sounds and see moving images in real time.

此外，在主微型计算机30的控制下，通过扬声器110和LCD 120再现信号，用户可分别听到和观看到存储于存储器80中的信号。并且，用操纵键盘190，用户可通过因特网连接装置40使主微型计算机30与因特网连接In addition, under the control of themain microcomputer 30, the user can hear and watch the signals stored in thememory 80 through the reproduction of signals through thespeaker 110 and theLCD 120, respectively. And, with themanipulation keyboard 190, the user can connect themain microcomputer 30 to the Internet through theInternet connection device 40.

在连接之后，如果通过因特网对用户提供来自信息供应商160的期望的MP3音乐文件或活动图像的程序(步骤S55)，那么主微型计算机30在存储器80中存储音乐文件或活动图像，这样用户可通过扬声器110听和通过LCD 120观看活动图像程序(步骤S56)。After the connection, if the program (step S55) of desired MP3 music files or moving images from theinformation provider 160 is provided to the user through the Internet, themain microcomputer 30 stores the music files or moving images in thememory 80 so that the user can Listen through thespeaker 110 and watch the moving image program through the LCD 120 (step S56).

活动图像程序包括从如广播节目之类的信息供应商160提供的戏剧、电影、音乐电视、纪录片等。The moving picture programs include dramas, movies, music videos, documentaries, etc. provided from theinformation provider 160 such as broadcast programs.

同时，用户还可通过因特网连接装置40接收从接近用户的私人如他/她的亲戚通过因特网传送的MP3音乐文件，或由他们直接拍摄的的活动图像。主微型计算机30可在存储器80中直接存储音乐文件和活动图像，或实时地通过扬声器110听音乐文件和通过LCD 120观看活动图像，同时把它们存储于存储器80中。存储于存储器80中的音乐文件和活动图像可由主微型计算机30读出进行输出或显示。Meanwhile, the user can also receive, through theInternet connection device 40, MP3 music files transmitted through the Internet from personal close to the user such as his/her relatives, or moving images directly photographed by them. Themain microcomputer 30 can directly store music files and moving images in thememory 80, or listen to music files through thespeaker 110 and watch moving images through theLCD 120 in real time while storing them in thememory 80. Music files and moving images stored in thememory 80 can be read out by themain microcomputer 30 for output or display.

如上所述，按照图15中所示的多媒体功能，由于电冰箱可与因特网连接，因而厨房中的用户可存储声音和活动图像，并通过再现存储的声音和活动图像来听声音和观看活动图像。As described above, according to the multimedia function shown in FIG. 15, since the refrigerator can be connected to the Internet, users in the kitchen can store sounds and moving images, and listen to sounds and watch moving images by reproducing the stored sounds and moving images. .

尽管已参照其优选实施例描述和展示了本发明，但显然，本领域的技术人员可进行各种改变和变更，而不会脱离本发明的精神或范围。因此，本发明将覆盖落入权利要求和其等同物范围内的本发明的各种改变和变更。While the invention has been described and illustrated with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be apparent that various changes and modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the present invention cover the changes and modifications of this invention that come within the scope of the claims and their equivalents.

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1.一种因特网电冰箱，包括：1. An Internet refrigerator, comprising:电冰箱控制部分，用于控制电冰箱的构成单元；The refrigerator control part is used to control the constituent units of the refrigerator;触摸屏，用于按照用户的选择，提供与电冰箱本身的操作有关的键控信号和用于与因特网进行通信的键控信号；A touch screen for providing keying signals related to the operation of the refrigerator itself and keying signals for communicating with the Internet according to the user's selection;远程控制器，用于按照用户的选择，远程提供与电冰箱本身的操作有关的键控信号和用于与因特网进行通信的键控信号；A remote controller for remotely providing keying signals related to the operation of the refrigerator itself and keying signals for communicating with the Internet according to the user's selection;显示部分，配置在电冰箱的外壁上，用于响应于来自触摸屏的键控信号和通过因特网来自外部装置的键控信号显示与电冰箱本身的操作有关的信息和从因特网获得的信息；a display portion disposed on an outer wall of the refrigerator for displaying information related to the operation of the refrigerator itself and information obtained from the Internet in response to a key signal from the touch panel and a key signal from an external device via the Internet;主控制部分，用于响应于来自触摸屏的键控信号和来自因特网的键控信号以及来自远程控制器的键控信号，与电冰箱控制部分和因特网进行双向通信并控制显示部分；a main control part for performing two-way communication with the refrigerator control part and the Internet and controlling the display part in response to key signals from the touch screen, the Internet and the remote controller;专用通信控制部分，用于管理电冰箱控制部分与主控制部分之间的双向通信；和a dedicated communication control section for managing two-way communication between the refrigerator control section and the main control section; and调制解调器，利用在因特网与主控制部分之间进行双向通信的专用通信线路，连接在因特网与主控制部分之间，The modem is connected between the Internet and the main control part by using a dedicated communication line for two-way communication between the Internet and the main control part,其中在主控制部分与外部装置之间通过因特网发送/接收的信息包括用于通知电冰箱操作状态的信号、相应于电冰箱用户手册的信号、相应于有关存储于电冰箱中的食品的信息的信号、相应于烹饪信息的信号、相应于健康莱单信息的信号、相应于消息的信号、相应于备忘录信息的信号、相应于时间表管理的信号、相应于声音和图像信息的信号、电视广播信号、MPEG信号、信号、涉及电冰箱售后服务的信号、外部控制电冰箱操作的信号、相应于现时信息的信号、相应于库存信息的信号和用于因特网操作的信号。Wherein the information transmitted/received through the Internet between the main control part and the external device includes a signal for notifying the operating state of the refrigerator, a signal corresponding to the user's manual of the refrigerator, a signal corresponding to information on food stored in the refrigerator Signal, signal corresponding to cooking information, signal corresponding to health menu information, signal corresponding to message, signal corresponding to memo information, signal corresponding to schedule management, signal corresponding to sound and image information, TV broadcasting Signal, MPEG signal, signal, signal related to refrigerator after-sales service, signal for external control of refrigerator operation, signal corresponding to current information, signal corresponding to inventory information, and signal for Internet operation.2.如权利要求1的因特网电冰箱，还包括：2. The Internet refrigerator according to claim 1, further comprising:麦克风，与主控制部分连接，用于与因特网进行声音通信；a microphone, connected to the main control part, for sound communication with the Internet;扬声器，用于在主控制部分的控制下，按照电冰箱本身的操作和通过电冰箱使用因特网输出声音信息；a speaker for outputting sound information in accordance with the operation of the refrigerator itself and using the Internet through the refrigerator under the control of the main control section;电子笔，用于通过用户的操纵，在触摸屏上涂画上要求的信息；和An electronic pen for drawing required information on the touch screen through manipulation by the user; and存储器，用于在主控制部分的控制下，存储需要的文本、声音、和图像信息，并输出存储的信息。A memory for storing required text, sound, and image information and outputting the stored information under the control of the main control section.3.如权利要求1的因特网电冰箱，其中存储于存储器中的声音、文本和图像信息是由用户准备的信息，或通过因特网从服务供应商提供的音乐文件或活动图像。3. The Internet refrigerator of claim 1, wherein the sound, text and image information stored in the memory is information prepared by a user, or music files or moving images provided from a service provider through the Internet.4.如权利要求1的因特网电冰箱，还包括通过导线与主控制部分连接的键盘，用于对主控制部分提供按照用户选择的用于操作电冰箱本身的键控信号和用于与因特网进行通信的键控信号。4. The Internet refrigerator according to claim 1, further comprising a keyboard connected to the main control part through wires, used to provide the main control part with keying signals for operating the refrigerator itself selected by the user and for communicating with the Internet. Keying signal for communication.5.如权利要求1的因特网电冰箱，其中专用通信线路是RS232。5. The Internet refrigerator as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dedicated communication line is RS232.6.如权利要求1所述的因特网电冰箱，其中外部装置是个人计算机、蜂窝式电话机、有线电话机和PCS。6. The Internet refrigerator as claimed in claim 1, wherein the external device is a personal computer, a cellular phone, a wired phone and a PCS.7.如权利要求1所述的因特网电冰箱，其中显示部分是LCD板，触摸屏整体设置于LCD板屏幕上。7. The Internet refrigerator as claimed in claim 1, wherein the display part is an LCD panel, and the touch screen is integrally provided on the LCD panel screen.8.如权利要求1所述的因特网电冰箱，其中触摸屏包括；8. The Internet refrigerator as claimed in claim 1, wherein the touch screen comprises;用于在家庭成员中传递备忘录功能的消息键；Message key for passing memo function among family members;访问活动图像的MPEC3键；Access to the MPEC3 key of the active image;访问因特网的因特网键；Internet keys to access the Internet;撑握有关电冰箱中的食品信息的食品键；Hold the food key for information about the food in the refrigerator;访问包括现时信息的一般信息的信息键；Information key to access general information including current information;访问图像和照片信息的照片键；Photo key to access image and photo information;时间表键，用于编排如特殊纪念日、重要约会日和电话号码表之类的信息；和A schedule key for scheduling information such as special anniversaries, important appointments and lists of phone numbers; and操作电冰箱的操作键。Operate the operation keys of the refrigerator.9.如权利要求8所述的因特网电冰箱，其中各键包括在相应的子窗口中的校正键、删除键和书写键。9. The Internet refrigerator as claimed in claim 8, wherein the keys include a correction key, a deletion key, and a writing key in corresponding sub-windows.10.如权利要求8所述的因特网电冰箱，其中消息键配置在显示部分的屏幕上的子窗口中，消息键包括选择输入消息的输入键，和选择输出消息的输出键。10. The Internet refrigerator as claimed in claim 8, wherein the message keys are arranged in the sub-window on the screen of the display part, the message keys include an input key for selecting an input message, and an output key for selecting an output message.11.如权利要求10所述的因特网电冰箱，其中输入键配置在相应于消息输入的子窗口中，包括可视消息键、用于输入文本消息的文本消息键、用于输入新消息的新消息键、和用于保留某些书写图像的保留键。11. The Internet refrigerator as claimed in claim 10, wherein the input keys are configured in the sub-window corresponding to message input, including a visual message key, a text message key for inputting a text message, a new key for inputting a new message A message key, and a hold key to hold certain written images.12.如权利要求8所述的因特网电冰箱，其中时间表键配置在显示部分屏幕上的子窗口中，包括以日为单位要求输入/输出信息的日键、以月为单位要求输入/输出信息的月键、和以年为单位要求输入/输出信息的年键。12. The Internet refrigerator as claimed in claim 8, wherein the schedule key is configured in a sub-window on the screen of the display part, including a day key for requesting input/output information in units of days, and a key for requesting input/output in units of months. A month key for information, and a year key for requesting input/output of information in units of years.13.如权利要求12所述的因特网电冰箱，其中时间表键包括在日历上标记纪念日的纪念日键、标记生日的生日键、和标记特殊日子的特殊日键。13. The Internet refrigerator of claim 12, wherein the schedule keys include an anniversary key to mark an anniversary on the calendar, a birthday key to mark a birthday, and a special day key to mark a special day.14.如权利要求1所述的因特网电冰箱，其中在主控制部分的控制下在显示部分上显示的信息包括文本信息和图像信息。14. The Internet refrigerator as claimed in claim 1, wherein the information displayed on the display part under the control of the main control part includes text information and image information.15.一种操作因特网电冰箱的方法，该因特网电冰箱具有键输入装置、显示装置和因特网连接装置，该方法包括下列步骤：15. A method of operating an Internet refrigerator having key input means, display means and Internet connection means, the method comprising the steps of:(a)检测用户从键输入装置输入和通过因特网连接装置从外部装置输入的键控信号；(a) detecting a key signal input by the user from the key input device and from an external device through the Internet connection device;(b)如果检测的键控信号涉及电冰箱本身的操作，那么响应于该键控信号，控制电冰箱的构成单元；(b) if the detected key signal relates to the operation of the refrigerator itself, controlling the constituent elements of the refrigerator in response to the key signal;(c)如果检测的键控信号是显示第一信息的信号，那么响应于该键控信号，通过显示装置显示来自电冰箱本身和来自外部装置的第一信息；(c) if the detected key signal is a signal for displaying the first information, displaying the first information from the refrigerator itself and from the external device through the display means in response to the key signal;(d)如果检测的键控信号是通过因特网连接装置把第二信息传送到外部装置的信号，那么响应于该键控信号，把电冰箱的第二信息传送到外部装置(d) If the detected key signal is a signal for transmitting the second information to the external device through the Internet connection device, transmitting the second information of the refrigerator to the external device in response to the key signal(e)如果检测的键控信号是在存储器中存储第三信息的信号，那么响应于该键控信号，在电冰箱的存储器中存储来自电冰箱本身和通过因特网连接装置来自外部装置的第三信息；(e) If the detected key signal is a signal for storing the third information in the memory, then in response to the key signal, store the third information from the refrigerator itself and from the external device through the Internet connection device in the memory of the refrigerator. information;(f)如果在步骤(d)和(e)键控信号是涉及消息输入/输出和备忘录的信号，那么确认已要求相应于消息和备忘录的第二信息和第三信息的用户的资格；和(f) if in steps (d) and (e) the keying signal is a signal related to message input/output and memorandum, confirming the qualification of the user who has requested the second information and the third information corresponding to the message and memorandum; and(g)如果许可用户资格，那么从外部装置输入相应于消息和备忘录的第二信息和第三信息，或把它们输出给电冰箱或通过因特网连接装置从电冰箱输出到外部装置；(g) If the user qualification is permitted, inputting the second information and the third information corresponding to the message and the memo from the external device, or outputting them to the refrigerator or outputting from the refrigerator to the external device through the Internet connection device;其中，所述步骤(c)包括步骤：Wherein, said step (c) comprises the steps of:如果用于显示的键控信号是涉及手册的键控信号，那么在显示装置的屏幕上显示电冰箱的结构；displaying the structure of the refrigerator on the screen of the display means if the key signal for display is a key signal related to the manual;放大或显示用户从电冰箱结构中选择的构成单元；和Enlarge or display the constituent units selected by the user from the structure of the refrigerator; and显示有关用户选择的电冰箱构成单元的操作、功能和其部分。Operations, functions, and parts of the refrigerator constituent unit selected by the user are displayed.16.如权利要求15所述的方法，其中键输入装置是附着于电冰箱上的键盘、整体形成于显示装置屏幕上的触摸屏、和远程控制器。16. The method of claim 15, wherein the key input device is a keyboard attached to the refrigerator, a touch screen integrally formed on a screen of the display device, and a remote controller.17.如权利要求15所述的方法，其中在步骤(a)，涉及电冰箱本身操作的键控信号包括用于开/关电冰箱的电源的信号、用于调节电冰箱中温度的信号、和用于确定电冰箱的状态或把电冰箱的状态转换为冷藏状态或冷冻状态的信号。17. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein in step (a), the keying signals related to the operation of the refrigerator itself include a signal for turning on/off the power of the refrigerator, a signal for adjusting the temperature in the refrigerator, and signals for determining the state of the refrigerator or switching the state of the refrigerator to a refrigerator state or a freezer state.18.如权利要求17所述的方法，其中相应于消息和备忘录的第二信息和第三信息包括文本信息、声音信息和图像信息。18. The method of claim 17, wherein the second information and the third information corresponding to the message and the memo include text information, sound information and image information.19.如权利要求15所述的方法，其中在步骤(e)，将要存储于存储器中的第三信息是用户声音、由用户私人准备的活动图像、和通过因特网由程序供应商提供的声音、音乐文件、或活动图像中之一。19. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein in the step (e), the third information to be stored in the memory is user voice, a moving image prepared privately by the user, and a voice provided by a program provider through the Internet, music files, or one of moving images.20.如权利要求15所述的方法，其中在步骤(d)，按照用户的选择将要通过因特网从存储器传送到外部装置的第二信息是用户声音、由用户私人准备的活动图像、和通过因特网由程序供应商提供的声音、音乐文件、或活动图像中之一。20. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein in step (d), the second information to be transmitted from the storage to the external device through the Internet according to the user's selection is the user's voice, the moving image prepared privately by the user, and One of sound, music files, or moving images provided by the program provider.21.如权利要求15所述的方法，其中在步骤(e)，按照用户的选择，在显示装置上实时显示第三信息，和同时在存储器中存储该第三信息。21. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein in the step (e), according to the user's selection, the third information is displayed on the display device in real time, and the third information is stored in the memory at the same time.22.如权利要求15所述的方法，其中在步骤(e)，要存储在存储器中的第三信息是用户存储于存储器中的有关存储于电冰箱的食品的信息、考虑到营养和健康由用户私人准备的烹饪信息和莱单信息、和通过因特网从程序供应商提供的考虑到节食和健康的烹饪信息和莱单信息。22. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein in the step (e), the third information to be stored in the memory is information stored in the memory by the user on food stored in the refrigerator, in consideration of nutrition and health by Cooking information and menu information prepared privately by the user, and cooking information and menu information in consideration of diet and health provided from a program provider via the Internet.23.如权利要求15所述的方法，其中在步骤(c)、(d)和(e)，第一到第三信息是相应于约会日和大事日的有关个人和家庭时间表的信息。23. The method of claim 15, wherein in steps (c), (d) and (e), the first to third information are information on personal and family schedules corresponding to appointment days and event days.24.如权利要求15所述的方法，其中在步骤(e)，第三信息由电冰箱的供应商提供，并是预先存储于存储器中的电冰箱用户手册的更新版本。24. The method of claim 15, wherein in step (e), the third information is provided by a supplier of the refrigerator and is an updated version of a refrigerator user manual pre-stored in the memory.25.如权利要求15所述的方法，其中在步骤(c)、(d)和(e)，第一到第三信息是在电冰箱与服务中心之间有关因特网售后服务的信息。25. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein in the steps (c), (d) and (e), the first to third information are information on Internet after-sales service between the refrigerator and the service center.26.如权利要求25所述的方法，其中第一信息是用于安装在电冰箱中的传感器的故障、压缩机故障和电冰箱其它元件故障的诊断信息，第二信息是将要发送给服务中心的有关传感器、压缩机和其它元件当前状态的信息，第三信息是根据元件的当前状态来自服务中心的有关诊断结果的信息。26. The method as claimed in claim 25, wherein the first information is diagnostic information for failure of sensors installed in the refrigerator, failure of the compressor and failure of other components of the refrigerator, and the second information is to be sent to a service center information about the current status of sensors, compressors, and other components, and the third information is information about diagnostic results from the service center based on the current status of the components.27.如权利要求15所述的方法，其中显示的第一信息是有关电冰箱冷冻室的当前温度、冷藏室的当前温度、电冰箱的门开/关状态、电冰箱压缩机的开/关状态、和更换电冰箱过滤器的时间的信息。27. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein the displayed first information is about the current temperature of the freezer compartment of the refrigerator, the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment, the open/close status of the door of the refrigerator, the on/off state of the compressor of the refrigerator status, and when to replace the refrigerator filter.

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