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062126000 Operatively correlated with automatic control 142
062129000 Condition sensing 114
062127000 Diverse function indicators or testers 18
062131000 Position or extent of motion of movable element 3
20110120159DIRECT CURRENT AIR CURTAIN - Direct current air curtains are provided, which may be used to help reduce or prevent the exchange of heat between different areas. The direct current air curtain may be used in a variety of applications, including trailers, rail cars, vehicles and containers.05-26-2011
20130327073REFRIGERATOR - Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a main body including first and second storage compartments, an input part selecting a cleaning mode or a normal cooling mode in each of the first and second storage compartments, a first evaporator cooling air to be supplied into the first storage compartment, a first fan motor blowing the air into the first evaporator, a second evaporator cooling air to be supplied into the second storage compartment, a second fan motor blowing the air into the second evaporator, and a control part controlling each of the first and second fan motors. The control part controls a fan motor corresponding to a corresponding storage compartment to adjust an amount of cool air supplied into the corresponding storage compartment.12-12-2013
20150330704A COOLING DEVICE COMPRISING OF A KNOB PROVIDING THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE - The present invention relates to a cooling device (11-19-2015
062128000 Atmospheric condensation accumulation, e.g., frost 1
20150300723AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - Provided is an air-conditioning apparatus including a plurality of indoor units for an outdoor unit, which is capable of determining whether there is occurrence of frost formation on the outdoor unit during a heating operation so as to enable a transition to a defrosting operation at an appropriate timing. Each of the indoor units is configured to transmit an operating-state notification for notifying a self-operating state to the outdoor unit. The outdoor unit is configured to determine the number of indoor units performing the heating operation among the plurality of indoor units based on the operating-state notifications, and determine the occurrence of the frost formation after elapse of a preset time period from a time at which the number of the indoor units performing the heating operation changes.10-22-2015
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20090044549Tabletop Quick Cooling Device - A tabletop quick cooling device comprises a housing with at least one door allowing access to at least one quick cooling chamber. The tabletop quick cooling device provides for a control panel electrically connected to an appropriate control circuit and control cooling time for a food or beverage inserted therein. Air intake openings and exhaust ports are also provided. An optional rack may be inserted into the quick cooling chamber to conveniently cool cans or bottles. In one embodiment, the tabletop cooling device utilizes liquid nitrogen circulating around the heat conductive surface within the quick cooling chamber. Another embodiment uses a conventional micro compressor to effectuate cooling.02-19-2009
20090064693ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM FLUID SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sensor system and method for analyzing a fluid contained within an environmental control system, comprising the steps of providing a system including a passage for containing a thermal change fluid; placing a sensor including a mechanical resonator in the passage; operating the resonator to have at least a portion thereof translate through the fluid; and monitoring the response of the resonator to the fluid in the passage. A preferred sensor includes a tuning fork resonator.03-12-2009
20090165475ICEBOX WITH EXTERNAL CONTROLS AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY - An icebox with external controls. The icebox includes an insulated container having one or more compartments. One or more temperature sensors take temperature measurements of the one or more compartments. An externally visible panel displays the temperature measurements and coldness settings corresponding to the temperature measurements. A control mechanism controls a cooling mechanism so as to maintain the temperature of the compartments at a predetermined temperature corresponding to the coldness setting. An externally accessible input allows selective changes of the coldness setting.07-02-2009
20090193823REFRIGERATOR WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FUNCTION - The present invention discloses a refrigerator with a wireless communication function which can receive data and information by a wireless signal. The refrigerator with the wireless communication function includes a reception module (08-06-2009
20090217682REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator is disclosed which is capable of performing data transmission and reception with an external electric appliance (09-03-2009
20100037638DISPLAY FOR REFRIGERATOR - A display for a refrigerator, which can uniformly form a diffusing area, is provided. The display includes a process unit receiving a variety of operation signals for operating the refrigerator, a front cover provided in front of the process unit and including a pushing portion displaying an input location of a user and a light transmission portion transmitting light, and a diffusion sheet provided in rear of the front cover and uniformly diffusing the light.02-18-2010
20100043466REFRIGERATOR - The present invention relates to a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a receiver unit for receiving information required for every day life, a control unit for determining information a user is in need from the information required for every day life, and a display unit for displaying the information the user is in need to an outside of the refrigerator.02-25-2010
20100058785ENGINE LIFE PREDICTING APPARATUS AND REFRIGERATING APPARATUS - A current detector and a voltage detector respectively detect a current value and a voltage value outputted from an engine generator. An operating block determines a weight constant on the basis of the current value and the voltage value, weights the operating time of an engine by using the weight constant, and integrates the weighted operating time to calculate an integral time. A judging block compares the integral time and a reference time, and gives a notification to an indicator when it judges that the integral time exceeds the reference time. Receiving the notification, the indicator makes an external indication. The current detector and the voltage detector can be made of electric circuitry, so that the life of the engine can be predicted at low costs and with high reliability.03-11-2010
20100300128Airflow-cooling apparatus for a ceiling air-conditioning circulation machine - An airflow-cooling apparatus of a ceiling air-conditioning circulation machine, and more particularly a structure permitting a smooth flow of the indoor air, wherein the drawn current of air passes through a cooling apparatus and then is guided indoors for reducing the temperature. Thus, the energy consumption and the carbon release can be reduced. According to the invention, a base frame includes a base frame having a rectangular positioning frame at the rim thereof. A plurality of radial supports are extended from the periphery of the positioning frame inwards. A circular frame is positioned at the center of the base frame. The rim of the circular frame is attached to the radial supports. A fan base is positioned within the circular hole of the circular frame and supported by a plurality of ribs. A plurality of conic and ring-shaped air outflow/inflow channels are concentrically and outwardly interposed between the circular frame and the positioning frame. Moreover, a wave-shaped cooling ring frame is disposed on the circular frame. In this way, a wavy flow is ensured when the indoor air pass through the conic air outflow/inflow channels into a cooling ring frame. Thus, the structure according to the invention achieves the flowing and cooling effect.12-02-2010
20110083457REFRIGERATOR WITH A DISPENSER - A refrigerator dispenser includes an ice dispensing actuator, an ice dispensing chute, an ice dispensing housing positioned within a refrigerator door cavity and configured to define an ice dispensing cavity through which ice dispensed by the ice dispensing chute passes, a liquid dispensing chute positioned closer to a front surface of a refrigerator door than the ice dispensing housing, and a liquid dispensing actuator positioned on the ice dispensing housing and configured to receive input to inspire dispensing of liquid through the liquid dispensing chute.04-14-2011
20110214440REFRIGERATING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A refrigerating apparatus having two or more climate controlled compartments is disclosed. The refrigerating apparatus has a climate control device capable of controlling the climate of the compartments. The control device is electrically connected to an interactive display, wherein the display presents a compartment selection element to a user and, upon selection of a compartment by the user, the display presents a predetermined climate control element corresponding to the selected compartment. The compartment selection element comprises a plurality of compartment icons corresponding to the climate controlled compartments of the refrigerating apparatus. The climate control element may comprise, for example, a temperature control icon or a plurality of food-type icons. Preferably, the elements of the display are presented sequentially as the user makes selections. It is also preferred that the user's selections should be highlighted in some manner, for example a color change of the selected icon within an element.09-08-2011
20110219794APPARATUS USING REFRIGERANT, AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING APPARATUS USING REFRIGERANT - An apparatus using refrigerant is provided. The apparatus includes, a refrigerant circuit including, a refrigerant circuit component part of an outdoor unit including a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, a decompressor, and a liquid reservoir, in which an incombustible refrigerant is sealed before factory shipment, and a load-side apparatus which is connected to the refrigerant circuit component part of the outdoor unit by way of extension pipes, and a refrigerant sealing connecting port which is provided in the refrigerant circuit and which seals a combustible refrigerant or a slightly combustible refrigerant, wherein, when setting the outdoor unit and the load-side apparatus at a place of use, the combustible refrigerant or the slightly combustible refrigerant is additionally sealed in the refrigerant circuit from the refrigerant sealing connecting port while the incombustible refrigerant is sealed in the refrigerant circuit component part of the outdoor unit.09-15-2011
20110219795CORE ASSEMBLY FOR AIR CONDITIONER AND AIR CONDITIONER HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed are a core assembly for an air conditioner, and an air conditioner having the same. Since a core is formed in a consecutive ring shape, an impedance with respect to an electric signal is improved to enhance a communication performance through a refrigerant pipe. Furthermore, as the core or a core holder is integrally formed at a connection pipe, the refrigerant pipe is prevented from vibrating or moving by installation circumstances. This may enhance a communication performance much more. Besides, since a connector is provided at the core holder or a signal line, detachable mounting of the connector to the signal line may be facilitated. This may simplify the assembly processes and maintenance procedures, thereby reducing the costs.09-15-2011
20110219796REFRIGERATING APPLIANCE - A refrigerating appliance comprising an inner chamber which is surrounded by a heat-insulating housing, and a plurality of electrical or electromechanical components, including a coolant circuit for cooling the inner chamber and at least one temperature sensor, in addition to a control unit for controlling the co-operation of the components. Said control unit has a test operating mode for checking the operativeness of at least some of said components.09-15-2011
20110239669MACHINE FOR MAKING AND DISPENSING ICED FOOD PRODUCTS - A machine for making and dispensing iced food products such as granitas, sorbets or slush drinks and the like, comprises a tank for containing and processing the product to be dispensed, a dispensing tap mounted near the bottom of the tank, a power-driven stirring means and an evaporator of a cooling circuit both located inside the tank; the machine also comprises a counter of the amount of product dispensed, the counter comprising a unit for measuring the amount of product dispensed and a unit for enabling measurement; the measurement enabling unit is equipped with a temperature sensor located at the dispensing tap, along the product dispensing path.10-06-2011
20120011868ICE MAKING UNIT AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME - An ice making unit includes an ice making chamber having an ice making area and an ice storing area, an ice tray installed within the ice making area and rotatable by a driving force transferred from the exterior, a driving module fixed in an inner wall of the ice making chamber and configured to provide the driving force, and a control module disposed outside the ice making chamber and configured to control the driving module. Also, a refrigerator with the ice making unit is provided. Therefore, the ice making area and the ice storing area of the ice making chamber can be increased.01-19-2012
20120023983REMOVABLE REFRIGERATION UNIT - A merchandiser cooler is provided for chilling and/or freezing food and beverage containers. To facilitate service and/or repair of the cooler, the merchandiser cooler includes numerous refrigeration components that are divided between a removable refrigeration unit and permanent placement within a cabinet of the merchandiser cooler. The refrigeration components may be fluidly connected in a manner that allows for quick and efficient release such that the removable refrigeration unit may be easily removed and/or replaced by a single individual who lacks specialized training.02-02-2012
20120031124EDGE-LIT INDICATOR FOR AN APPLIANCE DISPENSER - An indicator for a dispenser is disclosed. The indicator includes at least one display layer having at least one display surface surrounded by at least one edge surface, the at least one display layer being transparent in a direction of the at least one edge surface; at least one light source configured to transmit light through the at least one display layer in the direction of the at least one edge surface; and at least one pattern portion disposed in the at least one display surface such that light from the at least one light source is redirected through the at least one pattern portion.02-09-2012
20120042670REFRIGERATOR - The present invention relates to a refrigerator, and more particularly, to a refrigerator that facilitates keeping and drawing out a container for storing wine.02-23-2012
20120102990ADSORPTION TYPE REFRIGERATOR THAT AUTOMATICALLY DETERMINES SWITCHOVER POINT - The present invention discloses an adsorption type refrigerator that automatically determines the switchover point. The adsorption type refrigerator includes a first vacuum chamber, a second vacuum chamber, a third vacuum chamber and a waterway structure. The waterway structure is connected to a first adsorption bed in the first vacuum chamber and a second adsorption bed in the second vacuum chamber. The waterway structure simultaneously conveys hot water into the first adsorption bed and cold water into the second adsorption bed, or simultaneously conveys cold water into the first adsorption bed and hot water into the second adsorption bed so as to allow the first and the second adsorption beds to conduct adsorption and desorption alternatively. This alternation creates pressure variation in the three vacuum chambers, which is then utilized to automatically determine the switchover point at which the refrigerator can provide and maintain a cold, stable environment.05-03-2012
20120210740REFRIGERATOR WITH WATER PURIFYING MEANS - A refrigerator with a water purifying arrangement includes a refrigerator door having a water supply passage along which water is supplied to the outside of the refrigerator; a case detachably mounted to the refrigerator door such that at least part of the case is exposed at the outside of the refrigerator door; and a water filter mounted to the case, and disposed at the refrigerator door such that water supplied along the water supply passage passes through the water filter.08-23-2012
20120234028AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - The drying operation menu determination means configures the drying operation by combining a heating operation and at least either one of a fanning operation and a fan stop operation by the air volume determination means when carrying out the drying operation with heating operation, and configures the drying operation by combining a fanning operation and a fan stop operation by the air volume determination means when carrying out the drying operation without heating operation.09-20-2012
20120260683DISPLAY DEVICE AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME - A refrigerator having a display is disclosed herein. The display may display contents of the refrigerator, display recommended recipes based on the contents, and display an operational state of the refrigerator. The refrigerator may include a body, at least one door, at least one storage area, a display for displaying a GUI having a first region for displaying an image of the at least one storage area and a second region for displaying a control interface, a memory having information for contents of the at least one storage area, a communication interface, and a controller for controlling the display. The controller may control a display of at least one icon for a type of food in the second region of the GUI and may control a display of one of the at least one icon in the first region of the GUI based on an input at the display.10-18-2012
20130014524REFRIGERATORAANM KIM; WoosungAACI Changwon-siAACO KRAAGP KIM; Woosung Changwon-si KR - A refrigerator is provided, including a case that forms a predetermined space separated from an outside thereof, a storage chamber provided in the case, a component chamber partitioned from the storage chamber within the case, the component chamber housing at least a compressor or a condenser, a thermoelectric device to generate electricity based on a temperature difference, and a display to display operational information related to the refrigerator. The thermoelectric device may include a first surface exposed to a high temperature area and a second surface exposed to a low temperature area to produce electricity using the temperature difference between the two areas.01-17-2013
20130067940REFRIGERATOR AND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR THE SAME - Provided are a refrigerator and a diagnostic system for the same. The refrigerator includes a selection unit, a control unit, a modulator, and a sound output unit. The selection unit receives a diagnosis performance command. The control unit generates a control signal including product information when the selection unit receives the diagnosis performance command. The modulator generates a frequency signal according to the control signal generated by the control unit. The sound output unit outputs a sound including the product information according to the frequency signal generated by the modulating unit.03-21-2013
20130086932Vehicle Air-Conditioning Device, and Refrigerant Leakage Diagnosis Method for Vehicle Air-Conditioning Device - In a vehicle air-conditioning device, refrigerant leakage is diagnosed precisely without any restrictions from an operating condition of the air-conditioning device. When the operating condition of the vehicle air-conditioning device is stable, a threshold value Th for determination of refrigerant leakage is set based on an outlet pressure Pd and an inlet pressure Ps of a compressor. Furthermore, a volume flow Gr in that refrigerant pipe running from a condenser to an expansion valve through which the refrigerant circulates in a liquid state is detected. When it is determined that the volume flow Gr exceeds the threshold value Th for determination of refrigerant leakage, a diagnosis result (alarm) indicating that the refrigerant leaks is output.04-11-2013
20130125571COUNTERTOP RAPID COOLER FOR RAPIDLY COOLING FOOD, DRINK, AND OTHER ITEMS - A countertop rapid cooler is disclosed for rapidly cooling food, drink, and other items using at least convection cooling. the cooler includes: a thermally insulated enclosure with a door and sized to fit on a countertop; a fan; and a convective heat exchanger for cooling air blown by the fan toward an item within the enclosure. The convective heat exchanger is capable of receiving coolant from a neighboring refrigeration unit (such as a refrigerator), and returning the coolant to the neighboring unit after use. In some embodiments, expanded coolant can be delivered from the neighboring unit's expansion valve. In other embodiments, unexpanded coolant can be delivered from the neighboring unit, to be expanded by a separate expansion valve located within the countertop rapid cooler. By not including its own compressor or condenser, the countertop rapid cooler is lighter, and uses less space, than currently available rapid cooling devices.05-23-2013
20140230472Tracking of Sample Boxes Using Energy Harvesting - In one embodiment, a freezer system has one or more shelves, each shelf has shelf electronics and can receive one or more racks, each rack has rack electronics and one or more cells for receiving one or more boxes of samples, each box has one or more RFID tags. Freezer electronics communicate with the outside world and with each set of shelf electronics. Each set of rack electronics communicates wirelessly with the corresponding set of shelf electronics and with the corresponding box RFID tags. Power for the rack electronics is derived from wireless signals from the shelf electronics. The freezer system can detect the presence of racks on shelves and boxes on racks to track the location and the orientation of each received box.08-21-2014
20140298835DEODORIZING FILTER AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME - A deodorizing filter including at least one deodorizing member to adsorb odor particles contained in fluid. The deodorizing member includes a substrate having plural pass-through pores to allow passage of the fluid, an adherent material applied to a surface of the substrate, and plural porous deodorizer materials fixed to the surface of the substrate by the adherent material to adsorb the odor particles. The deodorizing filter more effectively deodorizes interior air of a refrigerator owing to an increased contact area between interior air of the refrigerator and the deodorizer materials of the deodorizing filter.10-09-2014
20140373561HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE COMPRISING A WATER AND/OR ICE-DISPENSER - The invention relates to a household refrigeration appliance (12-25-2014
20150047379AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - An air-conditioning apparatus is provided to which, even when a heat medium leaks from a heat medium circuit for some reason and air enters the heat medium circuit, the heat medium circuit can be automatically refilled with the heat medium before a pump is heated and damaged. When it is determined that a rotational speed of a pump is higher than an upper rotational speed limit, the controller determines that the heat medium is leaking from the heat medium circuit and performs a heat-medium-introducing and air-purging control process.02-19-2015
20150059374System for Monitoring the Contents of a Refrigerator - A system for monitoring the contents of a refrigerator. The system comprises a plurality of cameras mounted within a refrigerator, a wireless transceiver adapted to transmit image data to a mobile electronic device, and a computer-based logic for implementing commands relayed to the present system from the mobile electronic device. The cameras are arranged within the interior of the refrigerator to provide users with a complete view of the contents of their refrigerators. The present system assists users in grocery shopping and planning meals when not at home.03-05-2015
20150068232Reusable Cryogenic Carrying Case for Biological Materials - A compact, mobile communicating carrying case for the transport and storage of temperature-sensitive materials. The carrying case regulates to preset cryogenic temperatures without external input. Cryogenic temperature control is provided by use of a liquid nitrogen cooling system. A microprocessor-controlled double function solenoid, temperature sensors, and several mechanical one way release valves regulate the cooling system. Peripheral integrated modules collect, send, receive and display information such as location, core temperature, and the nature of the enclosed material. The carrying case provides a compact laser-etched working area, in addition to a set of basic surgical instruments, needed for procedures using biological materials.03-12-2015
20150068233REFRIGERATING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A refrigerating apparatus having two or more climate controlled compartments is disclosed. The refrigerating apparatus has a climate control device capable of controlling the climate of the compartments. The control device is electrically connected to an interactive display, wherein the display presents a compartment selection element to a user and, upon selection of a compartment by the user, the display presents a predetermined climate control element corresponding to the selected compartment. The compartment selection element comprises a plurality of compartment icons corresponding to the climate controlled compartments of the refrigerating apparatus. The climate control element may comprise, for example, a temperature control icon or a plurality of food-type icons. Preferably, the elements of the display are presented sequentially as the user makes selections. It is also preferred that the user's selections should be highlighted in some manner, for example a color change of the selected icon within an element.03-12-2015
20150096318INDOOR UNIT OF AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - An indoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus includes a controller that controls a refrigeration cycle, an up/down air flow direction plate, and a left/right air flow direction plate, based on information of a person whose image is captured by an imaging device. When the refrigeration cycle is stopped, in a case where the face of the person detected by the imaging device remains stationarily facing the imaging device for a preset recognition time, the controller recognizes the person as one wishing the refrigeration cycle to be activated, and activates the refrigeration cycle.04-09-2015
20150135748Heat Pump System With Refrigerant Charge Diagnostics - A heat-pump circuit may include an indoor heat exchanger, an outdoor heat exchanger, a compressor adapted to circulate a working fluid between the indoor and outdoor heat exchangers, and an expansion device disposed between the indoor and outdoor heat exchangers. A monitor for the heat-pump system may include a return-air temperature sensor, a supply-air temperature sensor, and a processor. The return-air temperature sensor may be adapted to measure a first air temperature of air upstream of the indoor heat exchanger. The supply-air temperature sensor may be adapted to measure a second air temperature of air downstream of the indoor heat exchanger. The processor may be in communication with the return-air temperature sensor and the supply-air temperature sensor. The processor may be programmed to determine a working-fluid-charge condition of the heat-pump system based on the first and second air temperatures.05-21-2015
20150354835PORTABLE DC AIR-CONDITIONER - A portable DC air-conditioner has a cooler circulation system inside a housing, including a DC compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve and an evaporator. The evaporator is disposed inside an air duct which has an end thereof connected to a fan and another end thereof forming a discharging exit. The condenser is arranged below the evaporator and the air duct has a guiding tube at the bottom thereof so that the water drops made by the evaporator would be guided to flow into the condenser. A distributing portion is disposed on the housing, including a base connected to the discharging exit and at least one hollow frame having a circular slit on the inner edge for cooled air to be discharged. The evaporator in the air duct would produce cooled air and transport the cooled air to the discharging exit to flow out from the circular slit, forming a cooler circulation system with small volume and great efficiency.12-10-2015
20160033194REFRIGERATOR AND CAMERA DEVICE - A refrigerator (02-04-2016
20160069602Ice Vending Machine - An ice vending machine automatically provides ice to a customer based upon a request from the consumer for the ice. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine includes a transfer box to transfer ice from a horizontal auger to an inclined auger. In some embodiments, the inclined auger motor is mounted at the top of the inclined auger. The inclined auger motor may drive the inclined auger by way of a chain and sprockets or directly drive the inclined auger without a chain or sprockets. In some embodiments, a lip shelf is located at an edge of the holding vessel floor. In some embodiments, a rear wall is removable from the holding vessel. In some embodiments, the ice machine includes an awning, a top hat, or an ice maker canopy. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine includes an improved motor and chain layout.03-10-2016
20160084519AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - An indoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus includes a housing, an indoor heat exchanger that is disposed in the housing and to which flammable refrigerant is supplied, and an indication section that indicates a minimum distance from a floor surface of the housing when installed on a wall of a room (installation height H03-24-2016
20160123657REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME - A refrigerator includes a storage compartment formed in a cabinet of the refrigerator by a fixed insulation wall, the storage compartment provided with an access opening, a door rotatably provided to the cabinet to open and close the access opening, a drawer provided in the storage compartment, a camera fixed to a ceiling of the storage compartment to photograph both a first region for storing of food arranged in an external space of the drawer in the storage compartment and a second region for storing of food arranged in an internal space of the drawer in the storage compartment, and a controller to separate, through a capturing time of a picture containing both the first region and the second region, a first region picture and a second region picture from the picture to individually divide and store the first region picture and the second region picture.05-05-2016
20160123658REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME - A refrigerator and a control method for the same are disclosed. The refrigerator includes a storage compartment formed in a cabinet of the refrigerator by a fixed insulation wall, the storage compartment being provided with an access opening, a door rotatably provided to the cabinet to open and close the access opening, a drawer provided in the storage compartment, a camera fixed to a ceiling of the storage compartment to photograph both a region (a first region) for storing of food arranged in an external space of the drawer in the storage compartment and a region (a second region) for storing of food arranged in an internal space of the drawer in the storage compartment, and a controller to separate, through a capturing time of a picture containing both the first region and the second region, a portion for the first region (a first region picture) and a portion for the second region (a second region picture) from the picture to individually divide and store the first region picture and the second region picture.05-05-2016
20160123659Refrigerator And Control Method For The Same - A refrigerator and a control method for the same are disclosed. The refrigerator includes a storage compartment formed in a cabinet of the refrigerator by a fixed insulation wall, the storage compartment being provided with an access opening, a door rotatably provided to the cabinet to open and close the access opening, a drawer provided in the storage compartment, a camera fixed to a ceiling of the storage compartment to photograph both a region (a first region) for storing of food arranged in an external space of the drawer in the storage compartment and a region (a second region) for storing of food arranged in an internal space of the drawer in the storage compartment, and a controller to separate, through a capturing time of a picture containing both the first region and the second region, a portion for the first region (a first region picture) and a portion for the second region (a second region picture) from the picture to individually divide and store the first region picture and the second region picture.05-05-2016
20160131404OUTDOOR UNIT AND AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - An outdoor unit includes at least one of a hexagonal sealing nut and attention attracting means that needs to be operated by an operator when removing a hexagonal sealing nut.05-12-2016
20160138859REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE SYSTEM - A refrigeration appliance system includes a refrigeration appliance having a camera module for acquiring or detecting image data of an item to be refrigerated in a cold or refrigeration compartment of the refrigeration appliance and a wireless camera-module operating device for operating the camera module.05-19-2016
20160146488REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS - A refrigeration cycle apparatus Including a refrigerant circuit configured to circulate refrigerant to a compressor, an indoor heat exchanger, an expansion valve, and an outdoor heat exchanger, the compressor being connected to the indoor heat exchanger by a gas extension pipe, the expansion valve being connected to the outdoor heat exchanger by a liquid extension pipe; pressure sensors and temperature sensors to detect an operating state amount of the refrigerant circuit; and a controller to execute refrigerant-leakage detection operation of detecting refrigerant leakage by calculating a refrigerant amount in the refrigerant circuit based on the operating state amount detected by the pressure sensors and the temperature sensors, and comparing the calculated refrigerant amount with a reference refrigerant amount. The controller controls a quality of the refrigerant at an outlet of the liquid extension pipe to be in a range from 0.1 to 0.7 in the refrigerant-leakage detection operation.05-26-2016
20160182868CAMERA DEVICE FOR REFRIGERATOR AND REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING SAME06-23-2016
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