CN106574816B - Refrigerator and its control method including transparent display - Google Patents

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CN106574816B
CN106574816B CN201480081071.7A CN201480081071A CN106574816B CN 106574816 B CN106574816 B CN 106574816B CN 201480081071 A CN201480081071 A CN 201480081071A CN 106574816 B CN106574816 B CN 106574816B
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Subject description discloses a kind of refrigerator and its control method including transparent display.When user contacts the predetermined or longer time with contact sensor, display becomes transparent.When contact lost or door are opened, display becomes nontransparent.Meanwhile even if display still can become transparent or nontransparent when user slidably inputs contact sensor realization and perhaps taps input.It can accurately be recognized by the positive action such as contacted and wish to see that the user of refrigerator inside is intended to.Therefore, the present invention prevents display from unnecessarily being switched to transparent.

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Refrigerator and its control method including transparent display
Technical field
This disclosure relates to a kind of refrigerator including transparent display and its a kind of control method.
Background technique
In recent years, as technology in the semiconductor industry develops, the use of multimedia device in modern society is Rapidly increase.In the semiconductor industry, display technology field is developed with having attracted people's attention.Many researchs have been carried out with root A kind of novel display equipment is developed according to consumer demand, and a kind of transparent display device is considered as the new display The representative example of device.
The display equipment (hereinafter referred to as transparent display device) for providing transparent display screen means have Transparent nature and therefore allow user have an X-rayed it transparent display screen device.In the related art, display board is by all As the opaque semiconducting compound of silicon (Si) or GaAs (GaAs) is made.However, transparent display device is using saturating It is that bright oxide semiconductor film is realized and therefore there is transparent nature.When using this transparent display device, Yong Huneng Necessary information is enough obtained from the subsequent background of the device by transparent display screen.That is, transparent display device can Overcome the problems, such as traditional monitor device, such as time and space limitation.
Transparent display device can be used for various intentions in various environment.For example, in United States Patent (USP) No.2014- A kind of refrigerator that transparent display is equipped on front side is disclosed in 0035850.In the publication, it discloses when user is close When refrigerator, refrigerator stops display Current Content, adjusts the transparency of indicator screen, and user is allowed to check the interior of refrigerator Portion.
However, even if when user is not intended to watch refrigerator inside, that is, when user is by refrigerator and without using any of it When intention, or due to space limits and when being engaged in another task before refrigerator, refrigerator will be shown disclosed in the literature Show the control of device device to be transparent.Therefore, when transparent display device is installed on refrigerator, it is necessary to by accurately It grasps the intention of user and controls the transparency of display equipment.Particularly, it is desirable that one kind can be grasped based on user experience The control method of the intention of user.
Summary of the invention
Technical assignment
The disclosure is designed to solve the above problem of the relevant technologies and its one kind that is designed to provide is used to lead to The active for crossing reflection user is intended to and user is allowed to see its internal refrigerator and its control method.
Technical solution
In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a kind of refrigerators, comprising: is configured to according to control signal transparent The display unit switched between state and non-transparent state;It is configured to the contact detected with user and exports the first signal Contact sensor;It is configured to the opening state or closed state and export second signal beat ON/OFF of the door of detection refrigerator Close sensor;And control unit, wherein control unit determines whether there is the contact with user by receiving the first signal, passes through It receives second signal and determines that door opens or closes, and determined and exported in pellucidity and nontransparent based on these The control signal of switching display unit between state.
It may further include the memory cell for being configured to the storage predetermined threshold time according to the refrigerator of the disclosure.
According to one embodiment of the disclosure, if there is no the contact with user, even if being connect in the presence of with user It touches but holds time less than threshold time, or if door is open, control unit can be exported for keeping aobvious Show the control signal that device unit is in non-transparent state.
On the contrary, if since the contact counted contact contact sensor when user when hold time equal to or more than threshold It is worth the time, and if door is to close, control unit can be exported for display unit to be switched to pellucidity Control signal.
According to one embodiment, after display unit is switched to pellucidity, control unit can be tieed up in user Output is for keeping display unit to be in the control signal in pellucidity in the case where holding the contact.
According to another embodiment, if when have passed through predetermined switching after display unit is switched to pellucidity Between, then control unit can export the control signal for display unit to be switched to non-transparent state.
According to further embodiments, if user stops connecing after display unit is switched to pellucidity Sensor is touched, or if door is open, control unit can be exported for display unit to be switched to nontransparent shape The control signal of state.In this case, if being switched display unit in the contact due to door closing Shi Wuyu user It to after non-transparent state, realizes in the time and to be contacted again with user in predetermined be contacted again, then start again working as user When contacting contact sensor, control unit can export the letter of the control for display unit to be again switched to pellucidity Number.
According to another embodiment of the invention, it is slidably inputed if there is from the user first, then contact sensor It may be constructed such that further output corresponds to the first third signal slidably inputed.In this case, if receiving third Signal, then control unit can export the control signal for display unit to be switched to pellucidity.It is used when being intended to output When display unit to be switched to the control signal of pellucidity, control unit can be exported for by sliding display list The non-transparent part of member and display unit is switched to the control signal of pellucidity.Preferably, when intention output is for inciting somebody to action When display unit is switched to the control signal of pellucidity, control unit can export for by along with correspond to third It slides the non-transparent part of display unit and cuts display unit in the identical direction in the direction that the first of signal slidably inputs Change to the control signal of pellucidity.
In addition, being slidably inputed if there is direction and contrary second that from the user first slidably inputs, then Contact sensor may be constructed such that further output corresponds to the second fourth signal slidably inputed.In this case, if Fourth signal is received after display unit is switched to pellucidity, then control unit can be exported for by display Unit is switched to the control signal of non-transparent state.When intention exports the control for display unit to be switched to non-transparent state When signal processed, control unit, which can be exported, is switched to display unit for the transparent part by sliding display unit The control signal of non-transparent state.Preferably, when intention exports the control for display unit to be switched to non-transparent state When signal, control unit can be exported for by identical along the direction slidably inputed with second corresponding to fourth signal The transparent part of direction sliding display unit and display unit is switched to the control signal of non-transparent state.
Meanwhile if having passed through preset switching time after display unit is switched to pellucidity, list is controlled Member can export the control signal for display unit to be switched to non-transparent state.
It according to disclosure further embodiment, is inputted if there is percussion from the user, then contact sensor can be with It is configured to further export the 5th signal for corresponding to and tapping input.In this case, it if receiving the 5th signal, controls Unit processed can export the control signal for display unit to be switched to pellucidity.When being intended to output for by display When unit is switched to the control signal of pellucidity, control unit can export for by the regulation point from display unit to Boundary gradually removes the non-transparent part of display unit and display unit is switched to the control signal of pellucidity.
Meanwhile if control unit receives the 5th signal again after display unit to be switched to pellucidity, Then control unit can export the control signal for display unit to be switched to non-transparent state.It is used to incite somebody to action when being intended to output When display unit is switched to the control signal of non-transparent state, control unit can be exported for by from display unit Boundary gradually removes the transparent part of display unit to regulation point and display unit is switched to the control of non-transparent state Signal processed.
In addition, if having passed through preset switching time after display unit is switched to pellucidity, then list is controlled Member can export the control signal for display unit to be switched to non-transparent state.
In another aspect of the disclosure, a kind of control method for refrigerator is provided herein, comprising: (a) is by connecing Receive the first signal exported from the contact sensor for the contact for being configured to detection user, it is determined whether there is the contact with user; (b) by receive from be configured to detection refrigerator door opening state or closed state open/close sensor export Second signal determines that door opens or closes;(c) based on whether in the presence of with user contact and door be beat on or off It closes, exports the control signal for the switching display unit between pellucidity and non-transparent state.
Advantageous effect
According to one aspect of the disclosure, can by user, maintain contact predetermined or the movement of longer time And accurately understand the intention of user.In addition, because can be prevented based on the action control transparent display of user Transparent display is unnecessarily transparent, and also saves power consumption.
It according to another aspect of the disclosure, can be by detecting the positive action such as slided or tapped and simple contact And accurately understand the intention of user.In addition, because can be transparent to control based on the positive action detected and simple contact Display so transparent display can be prevented unnecessarily transparent, and also saves power consumption.
According to disclosure further aspect, because user can see in refrigerator in the case where not opening refrigerator doors Portion, so the unnecessary leakage of cold air can be prevented.
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Attached drawing is included to provide a further understanding of the present invention, and is combined in the description and constitutes specification A part, the attached drawing illustrates preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, and is used to explain the technology of the disclosure together with specification Principle.It should be noted, therefore, that the project that the present invention is not limited to illustrate in drawing.
Fig. 1 is the schematic block diagram for illustrating the construction of the refrigerator according to the disclosure.
Fig. 2 is the figure of an example of the display unit that signal is seated in the front surface of refrigerator doors.
Fig. 3 is illustrated wherein according to slidably inputing the figure that display unit is switched to the example of pellucidity.
Fig. 4 is illustrated wherein according to slidably inputing the figure that display unit is switched to the example of non-transparent state.
Fig. 5 is the figure for illustrating wherein to be switched to display unit according to percussion input the example of non-transparent state.
Fig. 6 is to illustrate wherein to tap the example that display unit is switched to non-transparent state by input according to another Figure.
Fig. 7 is shown for display unit to be switched to pellucidity when contact is maintained the predetermined or longer time Embodiment control flow flow chart.
Fig. 8 is shown for that will show when have passed through switching time after display unit is switched to pellucidity Show that device unit is switched to the flow chart of the control flow of the embodiment of non-transparent state.
Fig. 9 is shown for that will show when realization is contacted again after display unit is switched to non-transparent state Show that device unit is switched to the flow chart of the control flow of the embodiment of pellucidity.
Figure 10 is to show the control stream for slidably inputing for basis and display unit being switched to the embodiment of pellucidity The flow chart of journey.
Figure 11 is shown for that will show when have passed through switching time after display unit is switched to pellucidity Show that device unit is switched to the flow chart of the control flow of the embodiment of non-transparent state.
Figure 12 is the control for showing the embodiment for display unit to be switched to non-transparent state according to percussion input The flow chart of process.
Figure 13 is the schematic block diagram for illustrating the construction of the refrigerator according to the disclosure.
Figure 14 is the figure of an example of the signal with the refrigerator in the camera unit wherein installed.
Figure 15 is the schematic block diagram for illustrating the construction of the refrigerator according to the disclosure.
Figure 16 is that the user for wherein dressing wearable display device is illustrated to see the interior of refrigerator by augmented reality video The figure of the example in portion.
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Hereinafter, embodiment of the disclosure is described with reference to the drawings.It shows in drawing and describes in the description The construction of the embodiment of the present invention and application can also be explained as embodiment, therefore the technical principle of the disclosure is without being limited thereto.
Fig. 1 is the schematic block diagram for illustrating the construction of the refrigerator 100 according to the disclosure.
With reference to Fig. 1, according to the refrigerator 100 of the disclosure can include display unit 101, contact sensor 102, open/ Closure sensor 103 and control unit 104.
Display unit 101 can be configured to be switched between pellucidity and non-transparent state according to control signal. Display unit 101 refer to be commonly referred to as " transparent display ", can due to it transparent nature and the inside of device is shown Device.Control signal is exported from control unit 104.
Contact sensor 102 can sense the contact with user and then export the first signal.According to the ice of the disclosure Case can be understood by contact sensor 102 user, using refrigerator or watch the intention of refrigerator inside.In the relevant technologies In, refrigerator has the disadvantages that, that is, even if when user is by refrigerator and when without any intention for using it, refrigerator still through It the use of the sensor of the proximity for detecting user is transparent by its display control.However, according to the disclosure Refrigerator 100 has the following advantages that, that is, refrigerator can pass through similar positive action contacting with contact sensor 102, user Understand the intention of user.
Contact sensor 102, which can utilize, to be exported by sensing various input to control unit 104 from the user Any device of signal is realized.The example of device includes mechanical switch, pressure sensor, capacitance sensor, etc..
In addition, contact sensor 102 is connectable to the door handle of refrigerator and together with 101 landform of display unit At alternating layers (mutual layer) structure.In some situation, contact sensor 102 can be used as component and be included in display In unit 101.In addition, contact sensor 102 may be coupled to the various components in refrigerator 100, and the present invention is not limited to The disclosed embodiments.
It opens/closes sensor 103 and is able to detect what the door of refrigerator was open or closed, and then export second Signal.
In the present specification, the first and second signals are used in the signal exported from contact sensor 102 and from beating ON/OFF It closes between the signal of the output of sensor 103 and distinguishes.Therefore, it is not meant to that a signal is more important than another signal, Or there is a signal time priority higher than another signal to weigh.
Control unit 104 can determine whether there is the contact with user by receiving the first signal, and pass through reception Second signal determines what door was open or closed.In addition, control unit 104 can be based on whether in the presence of the contact with user It is open or closes with door, export for controlling the pellucidity of display unit 101 or the control of non-transparent state Signal.
The control signal exported from control unit 104 can be received directly by display unit 101.Alternatively, it controls Signal processed can be received by the extra means of pellucidity or non-transparent state for controlling display unit 101.
Fig. 2 is the figure of an example of the display unit that signal is seated in the front surface of refrigerator doors.
Preferably, display unit 101 can be placed in the front surface of refrigerator doors, in display unit 101 The inside of refrigerator is shown when in pellucidity.Fig. 2 shows wherein display units 101 to be placed at the top of refrigerator The only example on two doors.As shown in FIG. 2, in display unit 101, it is seated in the display current position on left-hand door It is nontransparent, and the display current position being seated on right door is transparent.However, example shown in Fig. 2 is used only for showing The refrigerator 100 anticipated according to the disclosure, and it should hereby be noted that the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.
Meanwhile various schemes can be used for display unit 101 being switched to non-transparent state from pellucidity, and anti- It.For example, for may include for switching immediately from non-transparent state from the scheme that non-transparent state is switched to pellucidity To the Scintillation protocol of pellucidity, for being gradually switched to the dimmed scheme of pellucidity, for passing through from non-transparent state Slide opaque portion and be switched to the slide project of pellucidity, etc..Obvious various schemes can be used for cutting from pellucidity Change to non-transparent state.
According to one embodiment of the disclosure, if user maintains contact predetermined or the longer time, control unit 104 Display unit 101 can be switched to pellucidity.
For this purpose, the refrigerator 100 according to the disclosure may further include for storing predetermined threshold time (Tth) Memory cell 105.Memory cell 105 is the high-capacity storage medium for being known to record and wipe data, all in this way half Conductor device or hard disk, such as random access storage device (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable is read-only deposits Reservoir (EEPROM), solid state drive (SSD) etc., and cover any dress that information can be independently stored with type of device It sets, and is not limited to specific memory device.
Threshold time (Tth) can correspond to for determining whether display unit 101 needs to be switched to pellucidity Fiducial time, and it can be differently configured.In other words, if user is with threshold time (Tth) or longer time maintenance Contact, then control unit 104 can determine that user is intended to display unit 101 being switched to pellucidity.
Therefore, if there is no the contact with user, even if being less than in the presence of being contacted with user but contacting to hold time Threshold time (Tth), or if the door of refrigerator is open, control unit 104 can be exported for keeping display unit The 101 control signal in non-transparent state.If there is no the contact with user, then control unit 104 can determine use Intention of the family without the inside for seeing refrigerator.In addition, even if in the presence of the contact with user but contact is held time less than threshold value Time (Tth), then control unit 104 can also determine user it is not expected that seeing the inside of refrigerator.In addition, when the door is open, because Refrigerator inside can be watched for user, so display unit 101 does not need to be switched to pellucidity.
On the other hand, if when contacting contact sensor 102 since user the contact that counts hold time be equal to or Person is greater than threshold time (Tth) and if door is to close, control unit 104 can be exported for by display unit 101 It is switched to the control signal of pellucidity.When all conditions above are satisfied, control unit 104 can determine user's phase Refrigerator inside is watched in prestige.That is, display unit needs to be switched to pellucidity.
According to one embodiment, after display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity, it is able in the contact with user In the case where maintenance, control unit 104 can export the letter of the control for keeping display unit 101 to be in pellucidity Number.If user persistently maintains the contact after display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity, control unit 104 can To determine that user still it is expected to watch refrigerator inside.Therefore, in the case where user maintains the contact, display unit 101 is answered It should be in pellucidity.
According to another embodiment, if having passed through predetermined cut after display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity It changes the time, then control unit 104 can export the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state.
According to further embodiments, if user stops connecing after display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity It touches contact sensor 102 or if door is open, control unit 104 can be exported for cutting display unit 101 Change to the control signal of non-transparent state.That is, control unit 104 can determine when user stops contact contact sensor 102 User no longer it is expected to watch refrigerator inside.In addition, because user can watch refrigerator inside, being shown when door is opened Show that device unit 101 needs not be in pellucidity.
Meanwhile if user stops contact contact sensor 102 in the case where door is closed, control unit 104 can be with Display unit 101 is switched to non-transparent state.In this case, if realizing and using in scheduled be contacted again in the time Family is contacted again, then control unit 104 can exported when user starts to be contacted again contact sensor 102 for that will show Show that device unit 101 again switches to the control signal of pellucidity.If user no longer it is expected to watch refrigerator inside, user's energy It is enough to stop contact contact sensor 102.However, user may expect the inside for seeing refrigerator again.That is, if in display list Member 101, which is switched to after non-transparent state, to be realized in the time and to be contacted again with user in scheduled be contacted again, then is controlled Unit 104 can determine that the inside of refrigerator is seen in user's expectation again.Therefore, when user starts to be contacted again contact without delay When sensor 102, display unit 101 can be switched to pellucidity by control unit 104.
For display unit 101 to be switched to the embodiment and use of non-transparent state from pellucidity when the contact ends In can be by from the embodiment that pellucidity is switched to non-transparent state by display unit 101 after it have passed through switching time It is simultaneously applied to refrigerator 100.In addition, for when user is contacted again contact sensor 102 by display unit 101 from non- The embodiment that pellucidity is switched to pellucidity can also be applied together with both examples above.That is, can be realized reality Apply the various combinations of example.
According to disclosure further embodiment, control unit 104 can will be shown according to from the user slidably input Device unit 101 is switched to pellucidity.
For this purpose, slidably inputing if there is from the user first, then contact sensor 102 can be exported further The third signal slidably inputed corresponding to first.It is used in addition, control unit 104 can export after receiving third signal Display unit 101 is switched to the control signal of pellucidity.That is, if user executes such as on contact sensor 102 The positive action slidably inputed, then control unit 104 can determine that user has the intention for the inside for seeing refrigerator.Therefore, herein In situation, display unit 101 needs in pellucidity.Third signal is used herein to distinguish it from above-mentioned One and second signal title.In addition, first slidably inputs and means that its direction is slidably inputed with by described below second Contrary slidably input.
Fig. 3 is illustrated wherein according to slidably inputing the figure that display unit is switched to the example of pellucidity.
With reference to Fig. 3 from left to right, it can be seen that the hand of user slides on the handle that the center in right door is formed.Scheming In 3 illustrated embodiments, contact sensor 102 is connected to the handle formed in door.Therefore, when user passes through door handle input the One when slidably inputing, and the contact sensor 102 for being connected to door handle exports third signal.
Meanwhile when being intended to export the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to pellucidity, control unit 104 can export for display unit 101 to be switched to transparence by the non-transparent part of sliding display unit 101 The control signal of state.
Preferably, when being intended to export the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to pellucidity, control is single Member 104 can be exported for aobvious by sliding along direction identical with the first direction for slidably inputing of third signal is corresponded to Show the non-transparent part of device unit 101 and display unit 101 is switched to the control signal of pellucidity.
Meanwhile according to it is from the user slidably input display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity after, control is single Member 104 can be slidably inputed according to from the user another is switched to non-transparent state for display unit 101.
For this purpose, the second contrary sliding slidably inputed if there is direction with from the user first is defeated Enter, then contact sensor 102 can export the fourth signal slidably inputed corresponding to second.If by display unit 101 Control unit 104 receives fourth signal after being switched to pellucidity, then control unit 104 can be exported for by display Unit 101 is switched to the control signal of non-transparent state.Fourth signal is used herein to distinguish it from above-mentioned first and arrive The title of third signal.
Fig. 4 is illustrated wherein according to slidably inputing the figure that display unit is switched to the example of non-transparent state.
With reference to Fig. 4 from right to left, it can be seen that the hand of user slides on the handle that the center in right door is formed.From the right side Input to left sliding is slidably inputed corresponding to second.Here, it second slidably inputs and means that its direction is slidably inputed with first Contrary slidably input.If user executes positive action, such as direction slidably inputs contrary with first Second slidably inputs, then control unit 104 can determine that user no longer it is expected to see the inside of refrigerator.Therefore, in this case, Display unit 101 needs to be switched to non-transparent state.
In the embodiment shown in fig. 4, similar to the embodiment of Fig. 3, contact sensor 102 is connected to forms in door Handle.Therefore, when user is slidably inputed by door handle input first, the contact sensor 102 for being connected to door handle is exported Fourth signal.
Meanwhile when being intended to export the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state, control is single Member 104 can export nontransparent for being switched to display unit 101 by the transparent part of sliding display unit 101 The control signal of state.
Preferably, when being intended to export the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state, control Unit 104 can be exported for by sliding along direction identical with the second direction for slidably inputing of fourth signal is corresponded to The transparent part of display unit 101 and the control signal that display unit 101 is switched to non-transparent state.
Meanwhile if having passed through preset switching time after display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity, control Unit 104 can also export the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state.
In addition, display unit 101 is switched to non-transparent state from pellucidity for slidably inputing according to second Embodiment and reality for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state after it have passed through switching time from pellucidity Refrigerator 100 can be simultaneously applied to by applying example.
According to the further embodiment of the disclosure, control unit 104 can be inputted according to percussion from the user and will be shown Show that device unit 101 is switched to pellucidity.
For this purpose, inputting if there is percussion from the user, then contact sensor 102 can be exported to correspond to and be tapped 5th signal of input.If receiving the 5th signal, control unit 104 can be exported for cutting display unit 101 Change to the control signal of pellucidity.
Fig. 5 is the figure for illustrating wherein to be switched to display unit according to percussion input the example of non-transparent state.
With reference to Fig. 5, it can be seen that user taps on display unit 101.In the embodiment shown in fig. 5, because of contact Sensor 102 101 forms alternating layers structure together with display unit, so display unit 101 can be used as touch and show Show that device operates.Therefore, when user taps on display unit 101, contact sensor 102 can export the 5th signal.Together When, the 5th signal is used herein to distinguish it from the above-mentioned first title for arriving fourth signal.
According to one embodiment, when intention exports the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to pellucidity When, control unit 104 can be exported for gradually removing display list to boundary by the regulation point from display unit 101 The non-transparent part of member 101 and display unit 101 is switched to the control signal of pellucidity.In this case, the regulation Point can be display unit 101, here receive tap input point.
If control unit 104 receives the 5th signal again after display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity, Then control unit 104 can export the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state.If user's weight The multiple positive action for such as tapping input, then control unit 104 can determine that user no longer it is expected to see the inside of refrigerator.Cause This, in this case, display unit 101 needs to be switched to non-transparent state.
Fig. 6 is to illustrate wherein to tap the example that display unit is switched to non-transparent state by input according to another Figure.
With reference to Fig. 6, it can be seen that user taps on the display unit 101 in pellucidity.Reality shown in Fig. 6 It applies in example, similar to the embodiment of Fig. 5, contact sensor 102 is formed together alternating layers structure together with display unit 101.Cause This, when user taps on display unit 101, contact sensor 102 can export the 5th signal again.
When being intended to export the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state, control unit 104 The hyalomere for gradually removing display unit 101 by the point from the boundary of display unit 101 to regulation can be exported Divide and be switched to display unit 101 the control signal of non-transparent state.In this case, which can be display Unit 101, here receive tap input point.
Meanwhile if having passed through preset switching time after display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity, control Unit 104 can also export the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state.
Hereinafter, a kind of control method of display unit 101 being used for refrigerator 100 will be described.Because of above description The component of the difference of refrigerator 100, so do not describe them to avoid redundancy.
Fig. 7 is shown for display unit to be switched to pellucidity when contact is maintained the predetermined or longer time Embodiment control flow flow chart.
With reference to Fig. 7, in step s 200, control unit 104 is by receiving the first signal exported from contact sensor 102 The contact with user is determined whether there is, contact sensor 102 detects the contact with user.When detecting user and sensing contact Device 102 [is] that control unit 104 executes step S210 in step s 200 when contacting.On the contrary, being not present and user when detect Any contact when [no in step s 200], control unit 104 execute step S240.
In step S210, since control unit 104 determine the contact counted contact contact sensor 102 when user when It holds time and whether is equal to or more than threshold time (Tth).Here, threshold time (Tth) memory cell can be stored in In 150.When contact is held time equal to or more than threshold time (Tth) when [be] that control unit 104 is held in step S210 Row step S220.On the contrary, when contact is held time less than threshold time (Tth) when [no in step S210], control unit execute Step S240.
In step S220, control unit 104 is true from the second signal that sensor 103 exports is opened/closed by receiving Determine what door was open or closed, opens/closes the state that sensor 103 detects door.When door is to close [in step It is in S220], control unit 104 executes step S230.On the contrary, control is single when door is open [no in step S220] Member 104 executes step S240.
In step S230, the output of control unit 104 is believed for display unit 101 to be switched to the control of pellucidity Number.After completing step S230, control unit 104 executes step S200 again.Therefore, if used when the door of refrigerator is closed Family is contacted with contact sensor 102, then control unit 104 keeps display list and being repeatedly carried out step S200 to S230 Member 101 is in pellucidity.
Meanwhile when control unit 104 needs to be implemented step S240 after completing one of step S200 to S220, control Unit 104 exports the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state in step S240.It completes to walk After rapid S240, control unit executes step S200 again.Hereafter, control unit 104 is repeatedly carried out step S200 to S240.
Correspondingly, according to the disclosure, as long as electric power is supplied to refrigerator 100, control unit 104 just can be by repeatedly Execute step S200 to S240 and according to the user's intention the switching display unit between pellucidity and non-transparent state 101。
Fig. 8 is shown for that will show when have passed through switching time after display unit is switched to pellucidity Show that device unit is switched to the flow chart of the control flow of the embodiment of non-transparent state.
With reference to Fig. 8, it can be seen that step S200 to the S240 of Fig. 8 is identical as those of embodiment illustrated in fig. 7.However, not It is same as the embodiment of Fig. 7, step S250 is further added to the embodiment of Fig. 8.Therefore, the step S250 of addition will be focused on Ground is illustrated.
After completing step S230, control unit 104 executes step S250.In step s 250, control unit 104 is true It is fixed whether to have passed through preset switching time.In this case, preset switching time can be stored in memory cell 105. It [is] that control unit 104 executes step S240 in step s 250 when have passed through preset switching time.In step S240, Control unit 104 exports the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state.On the contrary, ought not pass through When preset switching time [no in step s 250], control unit 104 executes step S200.Hereafter, control unit 104 is repeatedly Execute step S200 to S250.
Fig. 9 is shown for that will show when realization is contacted again after display unit is switched to non-transparent state Show that device unit is switched to the flow chart of the control flow of the embodiment of pellucidity.
With reference to Fig. 9, it can be seen that step S200 to the S240 of Fig. 9 is identical as those of embodiment illustrated in fig. 7.However, not It is same as the embodiment of Fig. 7, step S260 is further added to the embodiment of Fig. 9.Therefore, the step S260 of addition will be focused on It is illustrated.
After completing step S240, control unit 104 executes step S260.In step S260, control unit 104 is true It is fixed whether it is predetermined be contacted again in the time to realize be contacted again with user.In this case, make a reservation for be contacted again the time It can be stored in memory cell 105.When user is contacted again in predetermined be contacted again in the time with contact sensor 102 When [be in step S260], control unit 104 execute step S230.In step S230, the output of control unit 104 is used for will Display unit 101 is switched to the control signal of pellucidity.On the contrary, ought be connect again making a reservation for be contacted again to be not present in the time When touching [no in step S260], control unit 104 executes step S200.Hereafter, control unit 104 is repeatedly carried out including step Step S200 to the S240 of rapid S260.
Figure 10 is to show the control stream for slidably inputing for basis and display unit being switched to the embodiment of pellucidity The flow chart of journey.
With reference to Figure 10, in step S300, control unit 104 is based on the door for opening/closing the determining refrigerator of sensor 103 It is opening or closing.It [is] that control unit 104 executes step S310 in step S300 when door is to close.Another On the one hand, when door is open [no in step S300], control unit 104 executes step S300 again.
When being slidably inputed by user's input first, in step s310, control unit 104 determines whether from sensing contact Device 102 receives the third signal slidably inputed corresponding to first.When control unit 104 receives third signal [in step It is in S310], control unit 104 executes step S320.On the contrary, when control unit 104 is not received by third signal [in step It is no in rapid S310], 104 return step S300 of control unit and step S300 and S310 are then executed again.That is, single in control In the case that member 104 is repeatedly carried out step S300 and S310, display unit 101 be may be in non-transparent state.
In step s 320, the output of control unit 104 is believed for display unit 101 to be switched to the control of pellucidity Number.After completing step S320, control unit 104 executes step S330.
According to one embodiment of the disclosure, when intention output is for being switched to pellucidity for display unit 101 When controlling signal, control unit 104 can be exported display for the non-transparent part by sliding display unit 101 Unit 101 is switched to the control signal of pellucidity.
Preferably, when being intended to export the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to pellucidity, control is single Member 104 can be exported for aobvious by sliding along direction identical with the first direction for slidably inputing of third signal is corresponded to Show the non-transparent part of device unit 101 and display unit 101 is switched to the control signal of pellucidity.Because above with reference to Fig. 3 describes the embodiment, so details is not described here to avoid redundancy.
In step S330, control unit 104 is open also based on the door for opening/closing the determining refrigerator of sensor 103 It is to close.It [is] that control unit 104 executes step S340 in step S330 when door is to close.On the other hand, when When door is open [no in step S330], control unit 104 executes step S350.
When being slidably inputed by user's input second, in step S340, control unit 104 determines whether from sensing contact Device 102 receives the fourth signal slidably inputed corresponding to second.When control unit 104 receives fourth signal [in step It is in S340], control unit 104 executes step S350.On the contrary, when control unit 104 is not received by fourth signal [in step It is no in rapid S340], 104 return step S330 of control unit and step S340 and S350 are then executed again.That is, single in control In the case that member 104 is repeatedly carried out step S340 and S350, display unit 101 be may be in pellucidity.
In step S350, control unit 104 exports the control for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state Signal.After completing step S350,104 return step S300 of control unit.That is, control unit 104 is repeatedly carried out step S300 to S350.
According to one embodiment of the disclosure, when intention output is for being switched to non-transparent state for display unit 101 Control signal when, control unit 104 can be exported display for the transparent part by sliding display unit 101 Unit 101 is switched to the control signal of non-transparent state.
Preferably, when being intended to export the control signal for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state, control Unit 104 can be exported for by sliding along direction identical with the second direction for slidably inputing of fourth signal is corresponded to The transparent part of display unit 101 and the control signal that display unit 101 is switched to non-transparent state.Because of the above ginseng It examines Fig. 4 and describes the embodiment, so details is not described here to avoid redundancy.
Figure 11 is shown for that will show when have passed through switching time after display unit is switched to pellucidity Show that device unit is switched to the flow chart of the control flow of the embodiment of non-transparent state.
With reference to Figure 11, it can be seen that step S300 to S330 and step S350 are identical as those of embodiment illustrated in fig. 10. However, in the embodiment in figure 11, compared with the embodiment of Figure 10, step S340 is replaced by step S340-1.Therefore, it will close It infuses and is illustrated in substituted step S340-1.
In step S340-1, control unit 140 determines whether to have passed through preset switching time.In this case, make a reservation for Switching time can be stored in memory cell 105.When not by preset switching time [in step S340-1 It is no], 104 return step S330 of control unit and then again execute step S340 and S350.That is, anti-in control unit 104 When executing step S340 and S350 again, display unit 101 be may be in pellucidity.On the contrary, when have passed through predetermined cut It [is] that control unit 104 executes step S350 in step S340-1 when changing the time.In step S350, control unit 104 is defeated Out for display unit 101 to be switched to the control signal of non-transparent state.
Figure 12 is the control for showing the embodiment for display unit to be switched to non-transparent state according to percussion input The flow chart of process.
With reference to Figure 12, in step S400, control unit 104 is based on the door for opening/closing the determining refrigerator of sensor 103 It is opening or closing.It [is] that control unit 104 executes step S410 in step S400 when door is to close.Another On the one hand, when door is open [no in step S400], control unit 104 executes step S400 again.
In step S410, control unit 104 determines whether to receive from contact sensor 102 corresponding to from the user Tap the 5th signal of input.It [is] that control unit 104 is held in step S410 when control unit 104 receives five signals Row step S420.On the contrary, [no in step S410], control unit 104 when control unit 104 is not received by fourth signal Return step S400 and then again execute step S400 and S410.That is, being repeatedly carried out step S400 in control unit 104 When with 410, display unit 101 be may be in non-transparent state.
In the step s 420, control unit 104 determines whether display unit 101 is in non-transparent state or transparence In state.It [is] that control unit 104 executes step in the step s 420 when display unit 101 is in non-transparent state S430.Then, display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity by control unit 104 in step S430.On the contrary, working as display Unit 101 is in when in pellucidity [no in the step s 420], and control unit 104 executes step S440.Then, in step Display unit 101 is switched to non-transparent state by control unit 104 in S440.Complete step S430 or step S440 it Afterwards, control unit return step S400.Hereafter, control unit 104 is repeatedly carried out step S400 to S440.
According to one embodiment of the disclosure, when intention output is for being switched to pellucidity for display unit 101 When controlling signal, control unit 104 can be exported for gradually being removed by the regulation point from display unit 101 to boundary The non-transparent part of display unit 101 and the control signal that display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity.Because of the above ginseng It examines Fig. 5 and describes embodiment, so details is not described here to avoid redundancy.
According to one embodiment of the disclosure, when intention output is for being switched to non-transparent state for display unit 101 Control signal when, control unit 104 can be exported for gradually being moved by the point from the boundary of display unit 101 to regulation Except display unit 101 transparent part and display unit 101 is switched to the control signal of non-transparent state.More than because Embodiment is described with reference to Fig. 6, so details is not described here to avoid redundancy.
Meanwhile according to one embodiment of the disclosure, pass through when after display unit 101 is switched to pellucidity When preset switching time, control unit 104 can export the control for display unit 101 to be switched to non-transparent state Signal.Because details is not described here to avoid redundancy the foregoing describe embodiment.
Figure 13 is the schematic block diagram for illustrating the construction of the refrigerator 500 according to the disclosure.
With reference to Figure 13, according to the refrigerator 500 of the disclosure can include display unit 501, contact sensor 502, open/ Closure sensor 503, control unit 504 and camera unit 505.
The image that display unit 501 captures camera unit 505 is exported as video.The video of display unit 50 Output 1 can be controlled with origin from the control signal of control unit 504.
Because contact sensor 502 is identical as aforementioned contact sensor 102, details is omitted to avoid redundancy.
Because it is identical as the aforementioned sensor 103 that opens/closes to open/close sensor 503, details is omitted to keep away Exempt from redundancy.
Control unit 504 can determine whether there is the contact with user by receiving the first signal, and pass through reception Second signal determines what door was open or closed.In addition, control unit 504 can be based on whether in the presence of the contact with user And door is open still closing, exports the image for capturing camera unit 505 and makees on display unit 501 The control signal shown for video.
The image that camera unit 505 was placed in refrigerator and captured the inside of refrigerator is (hereinafter referred to as internal Image).Camera unit 505 may include multiple cameras to take pictures for the different parts in refrigerator.
Figure 14 is the figure of an example of the signal with the refrigerator 500 in the camera unit 505 wherein installed.
With reference to Figure 14, it can be seen by open right door, two cameras are installed in 500 inside of refrigerator.Although figure 14 show the embodiment of the camera unit 505 using two cameras construction, and but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
In addition, display unit 501 is placed in the top left side of refrigerator 500 according to the embodiment of Figure 14.Display Unit 501 is currently used as video to export internal image according to the control signal from control unit 504.
In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, if user maintains and contact sensor 502 on the predetermined or longer time Contact, then control unit 504 can control display unit 501 as video and export internal image.
For this purpose, the refrigerator 500 according to the disclosure may further include for storing predetermined threshold time (Tth) Memory cell 506.Threshold time (Tth) can correspond to for determining whether user has the base for the intention for watching refrigerator inside Between punctual, and it can be differently configured.In other words, if user is in threshold time (Tth) or the longer time on maintain Contact, then control unit 504 can determine that user is intended to see internal image by display unit 501.
Therefore, if there is no the contact with user, even if in the presence of the contact with user but contact hold time it is small In threshold time (Tth), or if the door of refrigerator is open, control unit 504 control display unit 501 not as Video exports internal image.If there is no the contact with user, then control unit 504 can determine that user sees ice without any The intention of the inside of case.In addition, even if in the presence of the contact with user, but contact is held time less than threshold time (Tth), Then control unit 504 can also determine user it is not expected that seeing the inside of refrigerator.In addition, when door is open, because with Family can watch refrigerator inside, so display unit 501 does not need output internal image.
On the other hand, it is equal to if since the contact counted contact contact sensor 502 when user when hold time Or it is greater than threshold time (Tth) and if door is to close, control unit 504 can control 501 conduct of display unit Video exports internal image.When all conditions above are satisfied, control unit 504 can determine that ice is watched in user's expectation Inside case.
It is maintained after control display unit 501 is as video output internal image in user according to one embodiment In the case where contact, control unit 504 can further control display unit 501 and constantly export interior view as video Picture.If user persistently maintains to contact after display unit 501 exports internal image, control unit 504 can be determined User still it is expected to watch refrigerator inside.Therefore, in the case where user maintains to contact, display unit 501 should be as view Frequency output internal image.
According to another embodiment, if having passed through after display unit 501 is as video output internal image pre- Determine switching time, then control unit 504 can control display unit 501 and no longer export internal image.
According to further embodiments, if user stops after display unit 501 is as video output internal image It only contacts contact sensor 502 or if door is open, it is not defeated that control unit 504 can control display unit 501 Internal image out.That is, control unit 504 can determine that user no longer it is expected to examine when user stops contact contact sensor 502 See refrigerator inside.In addition, because user can watch refrigerator inside, display unit 501 is not required to when door is open Export internal image.
Meanwhile if user stops contact contact sensor 502 in the case where door is to close, control unit 504 can It is not re-used as video output internal image to control display unit 501.In this case, if being contacted again the time predetermined Interior realization is contacted again with user, then when user starts to be contacted again contact sensor 502, control unit 504 can be with It controls display unit 501 and exports internal image as video again.If user no longer it is expected to watch refrigerator inside, user It can stop contacting contact sensor 502.However, user may expect the inside for seeing refrigerator again.That is, if in display Unit 501 stops realizing in the time and being contacted again with user in predetermined be contacted again after output internal image, then controls list Member 504 can determine that user it is expected to see the inside of refrigerator again.Therefore, when user starts to be contacted again contact biography without delay When sensor 502, display unit 501 needs to export internal image as video.
According to disclosure further embodiment, control unit 504 can to slidably input control aobvious according to from the user Show that device unit 501 exports internal image as video.
For this purpose, slidably inputing if there is from the user first, then contact sensor 502 can be exported further The third signal slidably inputed corresponding to first.In addition, control unit 504 can control aobvious after receiving third signal Show that device unit 501 exports internal image as video.That is, such as being slidably inputed if user executes on contact sensor 502 Positive action, then control unit 504 can determine that user has the intention for the inside for seeing refrigerator.Therefore, in this case, show Show that device unit 501 needs to export internal image as video.Third signal is used herein to distinguish it from above-mentioned first With the title of second signal.In addition, first slidably inputs and means its direction and slidably input described below second Contrary slidably inputs.
Meanwhile according to it is from the user slidably input control display unit 501 as video output internal image it Afterwards, control unit 504 can slidably input control display unit 501 according to from the user another not to be re-used as video defeated Internal image out.
For this purpose, if user slidably inputs along with the contrary direction input second that first slidably inputs, Then contact sensor 502 can export the fourth signal slidably inputed corresponding to second.If made in control display unit 501 After exporting internal image for video, control unit 504 receives fourth signal, then control unit 504 can control display Unit 501 is not re-used as video output internal image.Fourth signal is used herein to distinguish it from above-mentioned first to The title of three signals.
In addition, if in control unit 504 according to the control display unit 501 from the user that slidably inputs as video It has passed through preset switching time after output internal image, then control unit 504 can control display unit 501 and not be re-used as Video exports internal image.
According to disclosure further embodiment, control unit 504 can be aobvious according to percussion input control from the user Show that device unit 501 exports internal image as video.
For this purpose, inputting if there is percussion from the user, then contact sensor 502 can be exported to correspond to and be tapped 5th signal of input.If receiving the 5th signal, control unit 504 can control display unit 501 as video Export internal image.
Meanwhile if control unit 504 connects again after control display unit 501 is as video output internal image The 5th signal is received, then control unit 504 can control display unit 501 and export internal image not as video.If with Family repeats the positive action for such as tapping input, then control unit 504 can determine that user no longer it is expected to see the inside of refrigerator. Therefore, in this case, display unit 501 does not need to export internal image as video.
In addition, if having passed through after control unit 504 controls display unit 501 as video output internal image Preset switching time, then control unit 504 can control display unit 501 and not be re-used as video output internal image.
Figure 15 is the schematic block diagram for illustrating the construction of the refrigerator 600 according to the disclosure.
With reference to Figure 15, it according to the refrigerator 600 of the disclosure can include communication unit 601, contact sensor 602, beat ON/OFF Close sensor 603, control unit 604 and camera unit 605.
The image that communication unit 601 is captured as video data transmission by camera unit 605.The view of communication unit 601 Frequency can be controlled according to transmission by the control signal from control unit 604.
Communication unit 601 may include RF circuit network, to be used for wireless access such as LAN (local area network), WAN (wide area Net) etc. external communication network.For example, may include that GSM (move by the whole world by the cordless communication network that communication unit 601 accesses Dynamic communication system), EDGE (enhancing data GSM environment), CDMA (CDMA), W-CDMA (wideband code division multiple access), TDMA (when Point multiple access), bluetooth (Bluetooth), Wi-Fi, SMS (short message service) etc..Furthermore, it is possible to not only according to including above example Various communication standards and regulation but also according to for being wirelessly communicated with speech recognition equipment 100 another communication standard and Regulation executes communication.
Because contact sensor 602 is identical as aforementioned contact sensor 102, details is omitted to avoid redundancy.
Because it is identical as the aforementioned sensor 103 that opens/closes to open/close sensor 603, details is omitted to keep away Exempt from redundancy.
Control unit 604 can determine whether there is the contact with user by receiving the first signal, and pass through reception Second signal determines what door was open or closed.In addition, control unit 604 can be based on whether in the presence of the contact with user And door is open still closing, output is transmitted for controlling communication unit 601 as video data by camera list The control signal for the image that member 605 captures.
The image that camera unit 605 was placed in refrigerator and captured the inside of refrigerator is (hereinafter referred to as internal Image).Camera unit 605 may include multiple cameras, to take pictures for the different parts in refrigerator.
Figure 16 is that the user for wherein dressing wearable display device 700 is illustrated to see interior view as augmented reality video The figure of the example of picture.
With reference to Figure 16, it can be seen that, two cameras are installed in 600 inside of refrigerator.Although Figure 16 show using this two The embodiment of the camera unit 605 of a camera construction, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
In addition, can see from Figure 16, user dresses wearable display device 700.700 energy of wearable display device The video data transmitted from communication unit 601 is enough received, then displays for a user a received view as augmented reality video 701 Frequency evidence.
Wearable display device 700 on the head of user, illustrating in Figure 16 can be mounted on can be by mentioning Allow user experience augmented reality for the virtual image with the true environment superposition of user.Although Figure 16 is filled as wearable display An example for setting 700 shows head mounted display device, and but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.That is, wearable display fills Setting 700 may include any device for being able to carry out calculating task.In addition, according to the wearable display device 700 of the disclosure It may include various types of wearable devices such as glasses, hair band, watch, armband, shoes, necklace, ring, contact lenses Deng, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to type of device.
In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, if user maintains and contact sensor 602 on the predetermined or longer time Contact, then control unit 604 can control communication unit 601 as video data to transmit internal image.
For this purpose, the refrigerator 600 according to the disclosure may further include for storing predetermined threshold time (Tth) Memory cell 606.Threshold time (Tth) can correspond to for determining whether user has the base for the intention for watching refrigerator inside Between punctual and it can be differently configured.In other words, if user is in threshold time (Tth) or the longer time on maintain Contact, then control unit 604 can determine that user is intended to see internal image by augmented reality video 701.
Therefore, if there is no the contact with user, even if in the presence of the contact with user but contact hold time it is small In threshold time (Tth), or if the door of refrigerator is open, control unit 604 controls communication unit 601 not as view Frequency is according to transmission internal image.If there is no the contact with user, then control unit 604 can determine user without seeing refrigerator Inside intention.In addition, even if in the presence of the contact with user but contact is held time less than threshold time (Tth), then it controls Unit 604 processed can also determine user it is not expected that seeing the inside of refrigerator.In addition, when door is open, because of user's energy Refrigerator inside is enough watched, so user does not need to check internal image by augmented reality video 701.
On the other hand, if when contacting contact sensor 602 since user the contact that counts hold time be equal to or Person is greater than threshold time (Tth) and if door is to close, control unit 604 can control communication unit 601 as video Data transmit internal image.When all conditions above are satisfied, control unit 604 can determine that ice is watched in user's expectation Inside case.
According to one embodiment, after control communication unit 601 is as video data transmission internal image, tieed up in user In the case where holding contact, it is constantly interior to transmit as video data that control unit 604 can further control communication unit 601 Portion's image.If user persistently maintains to contact, then control unit after checking internal image by augmented reality video 701 604 can determine that user still it is expected to watch refrigerator inside.Therefore, in the case where user maintains to contact, control unit 604 is needed Controlling communication unit 601 is constantly used as video data to transmit internal image.
According to another embodiment, if controlling communication unit 601 as inside video data transmission in control unit 604 It has passed through preset switching time after image, then control unit 604 can control communication unit 601 and not be re-used as video data biography Defeated internal image.
According to further embodiments, if controlling communication unit 601 as in video data transmission in control unit 604 User stops contact contact sensor 602 after portion's image or if door is open, control unit 604 can control logical Letter unit 601 is not re-used as video data transmission internal image.That is, control is single when user stops contact contact sensor 602 Member 604 can determine that user no longer it is expected to watch refrigerator inside.In addition, when door is open, because user can watch ice Inside case, so user does not need to check internal image by augmented reality video 701.
Meanwhile if user stops contact contact sensor 602 in the case where door is to close, control unit 604 can It is not re-used as video data to control communication unit 601 and transmits internal image.In this case, if be contacted again predetermined It realizes in time and to be contacted again with user, then when user starts to be contacted again contact sensor 602, control unit 604 It can control communication unit 601 again as video data transmission internal image.If user no longer it is expected to watch refrigerator inside, Then user can stop contacting contact sensor 602.However, user may expect the inside for seeing refrigerator again.That is, if Control unit 604 controls communication unit 601 and is contacted again in the time not as after video data transmission internal image predetermined Realization is contacted again with user's, then control unit 604 can determine that the inside of refrigerator is seen in user's expectation again.Therefore, when When user starts to be contacted again contact sensor 602 without delay, control unit 604 needs to control communication unit 601 as view Frequency is according to transmission internal image.
According to disclosure further embodiment, control unit 604 can to slidably input control logical according to from the user Believe that unit 601 is used as video data transmission internal image.
For this purpose, slidably inputing if there is from the user first, then contact sensor 602 can be exported further The third signal slidably inputed corresponding to first.In addition, control unit 604 can control logical after receiving third signal Believe that unit 601 is used as video data transmission internal image.That is, if user executed on contact sensor 602 such as slide it is defeated The positive action entered, then control unit 604 can determine that user has the intention for the inside for seeing refrigerator.Therefore, in this case, Communication unit 601 is needed as video data transmission internal image.Third signal be used herein it is above-mentioned to distinguish it from The title of first and second signals.In addition, first slidably input mean its direction with by it is described below second sliding it is defeated What is entered contrary slidably inputs.
Meanwhile video data is being used as to transmit interior view according to the control communication unit 601 from the user that slidably inputs As after, control unit 604 can slidably input control communication unit 601 according to from the user another and not be re-used as video Data transmit internal image.
For this purpose, if user slidably inputs along with the contrary direction input second that first slidably inputs, Then contact sensor 602 can export the fourth signal slidably inputed corresponding to second.If in control 601 conduct of communication unit Control unit 604 receives fourth signal after video data transmission internal image, then control unit 604 can control communication unit Member 601 is not re-used as video data transmission internal image.Fourth signal is used herein to distinguish it from above-mentioned first and arrive The title of third signal.
In addition, if in control unit 604 according to the control communication unit 601 from the user that slidably inputs as video counts According to have passed through preset switching time after transmission internal image, then control unit 604 can control communication unit 601 and not be re-used as Video data transmission internal image.
According to disclosure further embodiment, control unit 604 can be logical according to percussion input control from the user Believe that unit 601 is used as video data transmission internal image.
For this purpose, inputting if there is percussion from the user, then contact sensor 602 can be exported to correspond to and be tapped 5th signal of input.If receiving the 5th signal, control unit 504 can control communication unit 601 as video counts According to transmission internal image.
Meanwhile if control unit 604 is again after control communication unit 601 is as video data transmission internal image The 5th signal is received, then control unit 604 can control communication unit 601 not as video data transmission internal image.Such as Fruit user repeats the positive action for such as tapping input, then control unit 604 can determine that user no longer it is expected to see refrigerator It is internal.Therefore, in this case, communication unit 601 is not needed as video data transmission internal image.
In addition, if passing through after control unit 604 controls communication unit 601 as video data transmission internal image Preset switching time, then control unit 604 can control communication unit 601 and not be re-used as video data transmission internal image.
In order to run various control logics, control unit may include known in technical field related with the disclosure At processor, specific integrated circuit (ASIC), other chipsets, logic circuit, register, communication modem and data Manage device.Moreover, control unit may be embodied as the combination of program module when exemplary control logic is implemented as software. In this case, program module can be stored in memory cell and be executed by processor.
Although in the case where the function for disclosed embodiment in the description takes in as much as possible from current The term that the common selection of terms being widely used uses in the disclosure, but these terms can be by being based on art technology Other terms of the appearance of intention, habit, new technology of personnel etc. replace.In addition, applicant can be used in specific situation Optional term.In specific situation, containing for these terms is disclosed in detail in the corresponding portion of description of the invention Justice.Therefore, terms used herein should the full content based on its physical meaning and the disclosure, rather than the title based on term To define.
In addition, specific structure or the function description of embodiment disclosed in this specification are illustratively intended to describe according to this Disclosed embodiment.Moreover, because can various modification can be adapted in embodiment, it is noted that the scope of the present disclosure is not It is limited to previous embodiment.
Because of design according to the present invention, various variants and modifications can be carried out to exemplary embodiment, and because originally Disclosed exemplary embodiment can construct in a variety of manners, so the present invention is described in detail with reference to the example proposed in attached drawing Specific embodiment.It should be appreciated, however, that the exemplary embodiment conceived according to the present invention will be not limited to disclose herein Specific structure.It should therefore be understood that spirit and technical scope of the invention include all variants and modifications, equivalent and Substitution.
Throughout the specification, unless otherwise defined, the term such as " including (include or comprise) " is answered It is construed to may further include, and is not excluded for other components.The term of " unit ", " module " etc. is indicated for handling function The unit of at least one in capable of or operating, and this unit can be realized with hardware, software, or its combination.
Although describing the disclosure with reference to specific embodiment, without departing from disclosure range, the present invention One of ordinary skill in the art can make various modifications and variations.It should be noted, therefore, that those skilled in the art can be easy to do Modifications and variations out are also included in the scope of the present disclosure.
In addition, in the description of the embodiment of the present disclosure, although implementation exemplifies only one subordinate of addition in order to understand conveniently Construction, but it is that by the combined embodiment at least two subordinate constructions.Correspondingly, the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to Previous embodiment.
Mode for carrying out the present invention
Various embodiments are described about optimal mode for carrying out the present invention.
It will be understood that those skilled in the art will imagine other modifications in disclosure scope and spirit, and therefore This modifications and variations are intended to come within the scope of the appended claims.
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The disclosure can completely or partially be applied to refrigerator.

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1. a kind of refrigerator, comprising:
Display unit, the display unit are configured to be cut between pellucidity and non-transparent state according to control signal It changes;
Memory cell, the memory cell store the predetermined threshold time;
Contact sensor, the contact sensor are configured to detect the contact with user and export the first signal;
Open/close sensor, it is described open/close sensor be configured to detect the opening state of the door of the refrigerator or Closed state and export second signal;With
Control unit,
Wherein described control unit is configured to:
The contact with user is determined whether there is by receiving first signal,
Determine that the door opens or closes by receiving the second signal,
It exports based on the determination for switching the display list between the pellucidity and the non-transparent state The control signal of member, and
When the contact counted when contacting the contact sensor since user is held time equal to or more than the threshold value Between and the door close when, export the control signal for the display unit to be switched to the pellucidity,
Wherein, the threshold time corresponds to for determining whether the display unit needs to be switched to the pellucidity Fiducial time.
2. refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein contacted if there is no with any of user, or even if in the presence of Contact but contact with user are held time less than the threshold time, or if the door is open, the control Unit is exported for keeping the display unit to be in the control signal in the non-transparent state.
3. refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein after the display unit is switched to the pellucidity, Described control unit is exported in the case where user maintains to contact for keeping the display unit to be in the pellucidity In control signal.
4. refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein if the display unit be switched to the pellucidity it After have passed through preset switching time, then described control unit output for the display unit to be switched to the nontransparent shape The control signal of state.
5. refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein if the display unit be switched to the pellucidity it User stops contacting the contact sensor afterwards, or if the door is open, and described control unit output is used for will The display unit is switched to the control signal of the non-transparent state.
6. refrigerator according to claim 5, wherein if due to contact of the nothing with user in the state that the door is closed And it is switched to the display unit after the non-transparent state, it is connect again in predetermined be contacted again in the time with user Touching, then when user starts to be contacted again the contact sensor, described control unit output is for by the display unit Again switch to the control signal of the pellucidity.
7. refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein slidably inputed if there is from the user first, then the contact Sensor, which is configured to further export, corresponds to the described first third signal slidably inputed, and wherein, if received The third signal, then described control unit output is believed for the display unit to be switched to the control of the pellucidity Number.
8. refrigerator according to claim 7, wherein when being intended to, output is described for the display unit to be switched to When the control signal of bright state, described control unit output will for the non-transparent part by sliding the display unit The display unit is switched to the control signal of the pellucidity.
9. refrigerator according to claim 8, wherein described for the display unit to be switched to when being intended to output When the control signal of bright state, described control unit output for by along with correspond to the third signal described first It slides the non-transparent part of the display unit and by the display unit in the identical direction in the direction slidably inputed It is switched to the control signal of the pellucidity.
10. refrigerator according to claim 7, wherein slidably inputed if there is direction with from the user described first Contrary second slidably input, then the contact sensor be configured to further export correspond to it is described second sliding The fourth signal of input, and wherein, if receiving institute after the display unit is switched to the pellucidity Fourth signal is stated, then described control unit output is believed for the display unit to be switched to the control of the non-transparent state Number.
11. refrigerator according to claim 10, wherein described for the display unit to be switched to when being intended to output When the control signal of non-transparent state, described control unit output is for the transparent part by sliding the display unit The display unit is switched to the control signal of the non-transparent state.
12. refrigerator according to claim 11, wherein described for the display unit to be switched to when being intended to output When the control signal of non-transparent state, described control unit output for by along with correspond to the fourth signal described in It slides the transparent part of the display unit and by the display list in the second identical direction in direction slidably inputed Member is switched to the control signal of the non-transparent state.
13. refrigerator according to claim 7, wherein if being switched to the pellucidity in the display unit It has passed through preset switching time later, then described control unit output is described nontransparent for the display unit to be switched to The control signal of state.
14. refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein inputted if there is percussion from the user, then the sensing contact Device, which is configured to further export, corresponds to the 5th signal for tapping input, and wherein, if receiving the described 5th Signal, then described control unit exports the control signal for the display unit to be switched to the pellucidity.
15. refrigerator according to claim 14, wherein described for the display unit to be switched to when being intended to output When the control signal of pellucidity, described control unit output for by the regulation point from the display unit to boundary by It gradually removes the non-transparent part of the display unit and the display unit is switched to the control of the pellucidity Signal.
16. refrigerator according to claim 14, wherein if the display unit is switched to the pellucidity Described control unit receives the 5th signal again later, then described control unit output is for by the display unit It is switched to the control signal of the non-transparent state.
17. refrigerator according to claim 16, wherein described for the display unit to be switched to when being intended to output When the control signal of non-transparent state, described control unit output is for by from the boundary of the display unit to regulation point It gradually removes the transparent part of the display unit and the display unit is switched to the control of the non-transparent state Signal processed.
18. refrigerator according to claim 14, wherein if being switched to the pellucidity in the display unit It has passed through preset switching time later, then described control unit output is described nontransparent for the display unit to be switched to The control signal of state.
19. a kind of control method for refrigerator, comprising:
(a) the first signal exported by the contact sensor received from the contact for being configured to detection user, it is determined whether exist Contact with user;
(b) by receive from be configured to detect the door of the refrigerator turn on or off state to open/close sensor defeated Second signal out determines that the door opens or closes;
(c) based on whether in the presence of with user contact and the door open or close, output in pellucidity and The control signal of switching display unit between non-transparent state;With
(d) contact counted when contacting the contact sensor since user is held time equal to or more than threshold time And when the door is closed, the control signal for the display unit to be switched to the pellucidity is exported,
Wherein, the threshold time corresponds to for determining whether the display unit needs to be switched to the pellucidity Fiducial time.
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