KR20230096716A - A smart refrigerator and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smart refrigerator for maturing or storing food products (such as kimchi) available commercially, and a control method thereof. The smart refrigerator according to the present invention includes: a storage compartment in which food is stored; a communication unit which receives a control algorithm matching product identification information entered through a user terminal from a server or the terminal; and a control unit which performs operations according to commands received through the communication unit, wherein the control algorithm can be downloaded by a user from the server or can be arbitrarily set for use. Additionally, the product identification information includes at least one of a barcode, a QR code, an RFID tag, or a product photograph. Therefore, according to the present invention, the smart refrigerator can store food using an optimal algorithm.

Description

Smart refrigerator and its control method {A smart refrigerator and control method thereof}

The present invention relates to a smart refrigerator and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a smart refrigerator for ripening or storing food (eg, kimchi) prepared on the market and a control method thereof.

In general, a refrigerator is a home appliance that allows low-temperature storage of food in an internal storage space shielded by a door.

To this end, the refrigerator is configured to cool the inside of the storage space using cool air generated through heat exchange with a refrigerant circulating in the refrigerating cycle, thereby storing stored food in an optimal state.

Such a refrigerator can store kimchi, and to preserve the fresh taste of kimchi.

It can be operated for long storage at the most suitable temperature.

Unlike general refrigerators, a kimchi refrigerator is a storage that can mainly contain and store kimchi. It has an aging means to age kimchi and a freezing means to keep the aged kimchi at a low temperature. It is a device that allows you to keep Among them, a function commonly used by users is a low-temperature storage function using a freezing means.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1786930 discloses a method for improving the taste of kimchi by more efficiently storing and aging kimchi.

However, even in such a conventional kimchi refrigerator, when kimchi sold on the market is purchased and stored, there is a problem in that it is not suitable for different types of kimchi because it depends on a uniform aging or storage method. That is, in the conventional kimchi refrigerator, the operation algorithm is determined at the temperature optimized for the salinity of general kimchi during product development, so the user cannot know the optimal storage notch for the stored kimchi, and there is a problem in that the kimchi must be stored at a predetermined temperature. .

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1786930

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and to provide a smart refrigerator to which a kimchi storage algorithm suitable for the type of kimchi purchased on the market is applied.

In addition, the present invention provides a control method of a smart refrigerator in which a smart refrigerator storing kimchi purchased on the market is controlled according to ripening or storage information received from a server.

In addition, the present invention provides a control method of a smart refrigerator in which a storage/cooking control algorithm of kimchi is updated by reflecting the consumer's preference for kimchi.

According to the features of the present invention for achieving the above object, the smart refrigerator and its control method according to the present invention enable the user's terminal to set food storage in the smart refrigerator.

In addition, in the smart refrigerator according to the present invention, the optimal kimchi storage algorithm can be selected and used according to the kimchi information provided by the kimchi manufacturer through the app.

In the smart refrigerator control method according to the present invention, general information on kimchi provided by the kimchi manufacturer is transmitted to the product in conjunction with the kimchi refrigerator smart app, and the product is operated with an optimal algorithm suitable for the purchased kimchi.

In the smart refrigerator according to the present invention, storage of purchased kimchi is performed by an optimization algorithm. Therefore, the storage or ripening of kimchi is maintained at its best.

The present invention receives the main characteristics of kimchi managed by the kimchi manufacturer and implements different appropriate storage temperatures for each kimchi product.

In the present invention, the control algorithm may be updated by reflecting the preference of the consumer (user). That is, through additional learning, the existing control algorithm can be updated by reflecting the user's changes.

A smart refrigerator according to the present invention includes a storage room in which food is stored, a communication unit that receives a control algorithm matching product identification information input through a user's terminal from a server or terminal, and a command received through the communication unit. It has a configuration including a control unit that performs an operation; The control algorithm is characterized in that the user downloads the one stored in the server in advance or can arbitrarily set and use it.

The identification information of the product may include at least one of a barcode, a QR code, an RFID tag, and a product picture.

A control method of a smart refrigerator according to the present invention includes an algorithm storage step of storing a control algorithm for each product; an information receiving step of receiving product identification information; a matching determination step of determining whether a control algorithm matching the product information received in the information receiving step exists; an algorithm transmission step of transmitting the corresponding control algorithm when a matched control algorithm exists as a result of the determination in the matching determination step; and an operation execution step of performing a control operation according to the control command transmitted by the algorithm transmission step.

The algorithm storage step is characterized in that it is a process of storing a product punishment control algorithm in a server.

The information receiving step is characterized in that it is performed in the user's terminal.

After the information receiving step, an information transmission step of transmitting the product identification information received in the information receiving step to the server is performed.

As a result of the determination in the matching determination step, when a matching control algorithm does not exist, a direct input step of directly inputting a control algorithm is performed.

After the direct input step, a generation step of newly generating and storing a control algorithm matched to the product with the input control algorithm content is characterized in that it is performed.

The matching determination step is performed in the server, and the algorithm transmission step is a process of transmitting the matched control algorithm from the server to the user's terminal.

After the algorithm transmitting step, an algorithm receiving step of receiving the matching algorithm in the user terminal proceeds.

After the algorithm receiving step, an algorithm selection step of selecting one received control algorithm or selecting one of two or more control algorithms is performed.

After the algorithm selection step, a selection and storage determination step of determining whether or not to store the control algorithm selected in the algorithm selection step as a recommended control algorithm may further proceed.

As a result of the determination in the selection and storage determination step, when the user wants to store the recommendation control algorithm, a recommendation method storage step of storing the recommendation method proceeds.

It is characterized in that a purchase decision step of determining whether the user will purchase the same product as the product information received in the information receiving step is further provided.

When product purchase is selected in the purchase decision step, a product purchase step is performed.

After the algorithm selection step is performed, an additional control setting step in which the user can additionally set a control method is further performed.

After the algorithm selection step is performed, a control command transmission step of transmitting the selected control algorithm to the smart refrigerator is performed.

The smart refrigerator and its control method according to the present invention have the following effects.

First, in the present invention, the smart refrigerator is operated by a control algorithm that matches the identification information of the product (food). Therefore, since it is stored according to a program optimized for the characteristics of the product (food), there is an advantage in that the characteristics of the food are preserved in the best condition for a long time.

Second, product identification information reception and smart refrigerator operation are performed through the user's terminal. Therefore, there is an advantage in that the user can manage the smart refrigerator in an optimal state regardless of location in addition to operating directly on the smart refrigerator.

Third, in the present invention, a user can download and use an optimal control algorithm for a corresponding product (food) through a terminal. Therefore, there is an advantage in that the latest information on foods such as newly released kimchi or the latest updated algorithm can be used at any time.

Fourth, in the present invention, product identification information can be input (received) to the user's terminal using barcodes, QR codes, RFID tags, product photos, and the like. Therefore, there is an advantage of improving usability.

Fifth, in the present invention, the product identification information input (received) through the user's terminal and the control algorithm of the product stored in the server are automatically matched. Therefore, there is an advantage in that work efficiency is improved because the user does not have to manually check and match products and algorithms.

Sixth, in the present invention, when the control algorithm corresponding to product identification information does not exist in the server, the user can directly create and use or store the control algorithm. Therefore, even in the case of products of small and medium-sized enterprises or new products, there is an advantage in operating smart refrigerators in optimal conditions.

Seventh, in the present invention, a control algorithm selected by a user according to product identification information can be stored as a recommendation algorithm. Therefore, when the user stores the corresponding product later, it is possible to set it as a preferentially provided recommendation algorithm, thereby increasing convenience of use.

Eighth, in the present invention, it is possible to purchase a product (kimchi, etc.) when selecting or controlling a control algorithm, and regular purchase is also possible. Therefore, there is an advantage in that the kimchi sales rate can be increased by linking with kimchi manufacturers.

Ninth, in the present invention, the AI function can be used when storing foods such as kimchi, and the AI customized storage function does not stop at simply storing kimchi at a temperature set for each mode, but ripening based on information such as manufacturer, type of kimchi, and date of manufacture. It sets the optimum temperature and time for Therefore, since the user does not have to individually set the optimal storage method, there is an advantage in that the convenience of use is improved.

Tenth, in the present invention, the storage/cooking control algorithm of kimchi may be updated by reflecting the consumer's preference for kimchi. Therefore, there is an advantage in improving satisfaction by reflecting product trends or user (consumer) consumption trends.

1 is a front view showing the appearance of a preferred embodiment of a smart refrigerator according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a front view showing the inside of a preferred embodiment of the smart refrigerator according to the present invention.
Figure 3 is a view showing a refrigeration cycle applied to a preferred embodiment of the smart refrigerator according to the present invention.
Left cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of the smart refrigerator and its control method according to the present invention.
3 is a view showing an example of a refrigerating cycle formed in a smart refrigerator according to the present invention.
4 is a diagram showing an example of a system in which a smart refrigerator and a control method thereof according to the present invention can be used.
5 is a block diagram showing an internal control configuration of a smart refrigerator according to the present invention.
6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of each control system that performs the control method of a smart refrigerator according to the present invention;
7 is a flowchart showing a preferred embodiment of a smart refrigerator control method according to the present invention.
8 is a view showing a screen for selecting a manufacturer in the smart refrigerator control method according to the present invention.
9 is a view showing a screen for selecting the type and weight of kimchi in the smart refrigerator control method according to the present invention.
10 is a flowchart showing an example of an additional learning step constituting the control method of a smart refrigerator according to the present invention.
11 is a block diagram showing an example of a system in which a method for controlling a smart refrigerator according to the present invention is performed.
12 is a block diagram showing an example in which the My recipe function is added to the artificial intelligence customized storage/cooking function of the smart refrigerator control method according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a smart refrigerator and a control method thereof according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The present invention allows a user to download and use an optimal storage algorithm for food stored in a refrigerator through an application (APP) such as a smartphone. For example, the optimal kimchi storage algorithm corresponding to the kimchi information provided by the kimchi manufacturer is downloaded and used through an application.

In this way, by linking with the Kimchi Refrigerator Smart App, general information about kimchi provided by the kimchi manufacturer is transmitted to the product, and the refrigerator is operated with the optimal algorithm suitable for the purchased kimchi, so that each stored kimchi can be operated with the optimal storage algorithm. do.

1 and 2 are front views showing the exterior and interior of a preferred embodiment of a smart refrigerator according to the present invention, respectively.

As shown in these drawings, the smart refrigerator 1 according to the present invention includes a main body 10 having a plurality of storage compartments formed therein, and a plurality of doors shielding one side of each storage space of the main body 10 ( 40, 42, 50, 52) and the like.

The main body 10 may provide a space for storing kimchi or other foods therein, and it is provided with a refrigeration cycle for storing food such as kimchi and a machine room in which parts constituting the refrigeration cycle are installed. It can be.

The storage compartment provided in the main body 10 may be configured to be open at the front or open at the top. Accordingly, the doors 40 , 42 , 50 , and 52 of the refrigerator may be installed in front or above the main body 10 to shield the opening of the storage compartment formed in the main body 10 .

In the embodiment of the present invention, a case in which the doors 40, 42, 50, and 52 are installed to shield the front of the main body 10 will be described as an example, and these doors 40 and 42 are rotatable around a hinge. It may be installed and configured to be opened and closed by a user's motion or control.

A first storage compartment 30 and a second storage compartment 32 having front openings may be formed inside the upper side of the main body 10 .

As shown, the first storage compartment 30 may be formed inside the left side of the upper half of the main body 10, and the first storage compartment 30 is formed so that the front is opened and is opened by the first storage door 40. can be opened and closed.

As shown, the second storage compartment 32 may be formed inside the right side of the upper half of the main body 10, and like the first storage compartment, the second storage compartment 32 is formed so that the front is opened, so that the second storage door It can be opened and closed by (42).

A door storage compartment 45 may be further provided on inner surfaces of the first storage door 40 and the second storage door 42 . The door storage compartment 45 is formed in a relatively smaller size than the first storage compartment 30 or the second storage compartment 32, so that small contents such as beverages can be stored therein.

The first storage compartment 30 and the second storage compartment 32 may be partitioned left and right by the barrier 31, and the first storage compartment 30 and the second storage compartment 32 are divided into multiple spaces vertically as well. may be compartmentalized.

A plurality of storage bins 35 may be vertically stored in the first storage compartment 30 and the second storage compartment 32, and foods such as kimchi may be stored in the storage bins 35. Of course, food or vegetables may be stored directly in the first storage compartment 30 and the second storage compartment 32 . That is, the reservoir 35 may be selectively used according to the user's needs.

Meanwhile, although not shown in detail, one or more storage compartments may be provided in the lower half of the main body 10, and these lower storage compartments may be shielded by the drawer 1 door 50 and the drawer 2 door 52.

The drawer 1 door 50 and the drawer 2 door 52 may be configured to open and close in the forward direction, and a third storage compartment and a fourth storage compartment are provided at the rear of the drawer 1 door 50 and the drawer 2 door 52. each can be formed.

The third storage compartment and the fourth storage compartment formed at the rear of the drawer 1 door 50 and the drawer 2 door 52 are forward or backward together according to the forward and backward movement of the drawer 1 door 50 and the drawer 2 door 52. It can slide and flow. In addition, the third storage compartment and the fourth storage compartment are formed such that the upper side is open so that the user can withdraw the drawer 1 door 50 and the drawer 2 door 52 to store food such as kimchi therein. .

A plurality of storage rooms such as the first storage room 30 and the second storage room 32 described above, and the third storage room and the fourth storage room may be operated independently of each other. That is, the plurality of storage chambers are composed of independent cooling chambers in which air is not mixed with each other, and may be controlled by one algorithm, but may be individually controlled by different algorithms. That is, the plurality of storage compartments may be controlled at different temperatures by different algorithms.

For example, the first storage compartment 30 may be controlled by the first algorithm, which is the first kimchi storage program, and the second storage compartment 32 may be controlled by the second algorithm, which is the second kimchi storage program. Likewise, the third storage compartment and the fourth storage compartment may be separately controlled by the third algorithm and the fourth algorithm.

Therefore, the first storage compartment 30 is used as a freezing compartment, the second storage compartment 32 is used as a refrigerating compartment, the third storage compartment is used as a vegetable storage compartment, the fourth storage compartment is used as a kimchi ripening compartment, etc. Individual operation of may also be possible.

Figure 3 illustrates an example of the refrigeration cycle formed in the smart refrigerator as described above.

As shown therein, the refrigerating cycle 100 formed in the smart refrigerator according to the present invention includes a compressor 110, a condenser 120, an expansion mechanism 130, 132, 134, and 136, and an evaporator 140, 142, 144, 146, and the like.

The refrigerating cycle 100 may simultaneously cool the plurality of storage compartments by a refrigerant or individually cool them.

The compressor 110 pressurizes the refrigerant and sends it to the condenser 120, and two or more compressors may be provided. That is, two or more compressors may be provided and used in parallel, and in this case, one may be a constant speed compressor and the other may be a variable speed compressor such as a linear compressor.

In the condenser 120 , the refrigerant compressed in the compressor 110 may be condensed.

The condenser 120 may be connected to the expansion mechanisms 130, 132, 134, and 136. When there are a plurality of expansion mechanisms 130, 132, 134, and 136, a flow control valve 150 may be further provided at the outlet of the condenser 120.

The plurality of passages branched by the passage control valve 150 may allow refrigerant to flow into the plurality of evaporators 140 , 142 , 144 , and 146 via the plurality of expansion mechanisms 130 , 132 , 134 , and 136 .

In this embodiment, for example, four storage chambers are provided, and four expansion mechanisms 130 , 132 , 134 , and 136 and evaporators 140 , 142 , 144 , and 146 are provided.

Therefore, the refrigerant distributed by the flow control valve 150 via the condenser 120 can flow into the first evaporator 140 via the first expansion mechanism 130, and the flow control valve 150 Some of the refrigerant distributed by may flow into the second evaporator 142 via the second expansion mechanism 132, and some of the refrigerant distributed by the flow control valve 150 may flow into the third expansion mechanism ( 134) can flow into the third evaporator 144, and the refrigerant distributed by the passage control valve 150 can flow into the fourth evaporator 146 via the fourth expansion mechanism 136. there is.

The first evaporator 140 to the fourth evaporator 146 may be installed in the plurality of storage compartments described above and used to cool each storage compartment. That is, the first evaporator 140 may be provided inside or on one side of the first storage compartment 30 to serve to cool the inside of the first storage compartment 30, and the second evaporator 142 may serve to cool the inside of the first storage compartment 30. It is provided inside or on one side of the storage chamber 32 to serve to cool the inside of the second storage chamber 32, and the third evaporator 144 is provided inside or on one side of the third storage chamber to cool the inside of the third storage chamber. The fourth evaporator 146 may serve to cool the inside of the fourth storage compartment by being provided inside or on one side of the fourth storage compartment.

The refrigerant passing through the evaporators 140 , 142 , 144 , and 146 flows back into the compressor 110 to complete one cycle.

The plurality of evaporators 140 , 142 , 144 , and 146 constituting the refrigerating cycle 100 as described above may be controlled differently from each other or two or more may be equally controlled. That is, the plurality of evaporators 140 , 142 , 144 , and 146 may simultaneously cool the plurality of storage compartments or cool them under different conditions by user control or artificial intelligence.

4 and 5 are diagrams showing an example of a system in which the smart refrigerator 1 and its control method according to the present invention can be used, and a block diagram showing the internal control configuration of the smart refrigerator 1.

As shown in these drawings, the system for carrying out the present invention will be composed of a smart refrigerator 1 in which food such as kimchi is stored, a user's terminal 200, a server 300, and a router 400. can

As described above, the smart refrigerator 1 is provided with a plurality of storage compartments so that kimchi or other foods can be stored therein. Kimchi or purchased food can be stored.

The terminal 200 includes a processor for command processing or calculation, a display for displaying various information, a voice input device (eg, a microphone, etc.) capable of receiving a user's voice, and an audio output device capable of outputting voice ( For example, a speaker, etc.), a video device (eg, camera, etc.) capable of obtaining a picture of an object located outside, and an arbitrary terminal including a communication module capable of performing a communication function with other devices. there is.

Examples of the user terminal 200 include a mobile terminal such as a smart phone, a tablet, a desktop, and a laptop, but the scope of the user terminal 200 is not limited thereto. Hereinafter, a case in which the user terminal 200 is a smart phone will be described as an example.

The server 300 communicates with the smart refrigerator 1 or the user's terminal 200 . The server 300 may be a term indicating a computer or software for providing services to other computers in a computer network like a typical server. And the server 300 may be a cloud server.

The server 300 may communicate with the smart refrigerator 1 or the terminal 200 through the router 400 .

The server 300 may transmit information to the smart refrigerator 1 or the user terminal 200 based on information or a request received from the smart refrigerator 1 or the user terminal 200.

In addition, the server 300 may transmit information related to the operating state of the smart refrigerator 1 received from the smart refrigerator 1 to the user terminal 200 . Through this, the user can remotely check the state of the smart refrigerator 1 and remotely control the smart refrigerator 1 through the user terminal 200 .

The router 400 is connected to a communication line installed in a place such as a home or office and transmits a wireless signal. The smart refrigerator 1 and the user terminal 200 exist within a range capable of receiving a wireless signal of the router 400 .

The router 400 receives a wireless signal transmitted from devices connected to the router 400 by communication, such as the smart refrigerator 1 and the user terminal 200, and transmits the wireless signal to the outside through a communication line, or from the outside through a communication line. The input signal is converted into a wireless signal and transmitted.

The smart refrigerator 1 connected to the router 400 may communicate with the server 300 . Of course, it will be possible to directly communicate between the smart refrigerator 1 and the server 300 without going through the router 400 .

The smart refrigerator 1 includes a control unit 12 or a display unit 14, a communication unit 16, an input unit 18, a cooling unit 20, and a heater 22 for control in addition to the mechanical configuration such as the storage compartment described above. , a number of components such as the temperature sensor 24 may be further included.

The controller 12 may collectively refer to a part that controls overall control of the smart refrigerator 1 and control with external devices. That is, the main body 10 may include a controller 12 that controls the overall operation of the smart refrigerator 1.

The display unit 14 may refer to a part that externally displays the operating state or communication state of the smart refrigerator 1.

Specifically, the display unit 14 may be provided in at least one of the left door 40 and the right door 42 . The display unit 14 is for displaying the operation of the smart refrigerator 1 to the outside, and may be composed of various types of display units 14 such as LCD, LED, and OLED.

Also, the display unit 14 may be configured in a touch method so that a user's manipulation may be input. Accordingly, the user may manipulate the display unit 14 to set the operation of the smart refrigerator 1.

The communication unit 16 may receive, from the server 300 or the terminal 200 , a control algorithm that matches product identification information input through the user's terminal 200 . That is, the communication unit 16 matches the identification information of the product input through the user terminal 200, the storage or aging mode of the product, the aging time, the type of aging algorithm, and the type of food (kimchi, etc.) stored or aged. Various information including location may be received from the user terminal 200 or the server 300 .

The communication unit 16 may be connected to the control unit 12 to enable communication with the remote cloud server 300 and the user terminal 200 . Therefore, the operation of the smart refrigerator 1 can be set by data transmitted by the user terminal 200 and the cloud server 300, and the operation of the smart refrigerator 1 can be performed according to the set operation. can Through information exchange through communication between the user terminal 200 and the cloud server 300, various foods such as kimchi can be aged or stored in an effective driving manner. The food stored in the smart refrigerator 1 may be commercially available kimchi, and may include information stored on the server 300 or storable types of kimchi.

An input unit 18 may be provided in the left door 40 or the right door 42 . The input unit 18 may include a push-type button or a touch-type sensor, and may be disposed together with the display unit 14 or positioned adjacent to the display unit 14 .

Through manipulation of the input unit 18, the user can input manipulation for the operation of the smart refrigerator 1. For example, the user may input set temperatures or time settings of the storage chambers, settings of functions such as quenching, aging, long-term storage mode, etc., and change of operation, through the input unit 18 .

As such, the input unit 18 is a part through which a user's operation or various information can be input, and it may be possible to input an operation command or information through the terminal 200 or the like.

In addition, the smart refrigerator 1 may be provided with a cooling unit 20 including a refrigerating cycle, and cold air generated by the operation of the cooling unit 20 may be supplied to the storage compartment or the like.

The smart refrigerator 1 may further include a temperature sensor 24 for detecting the internal temperature of the refrigerator, and the storage compartment may be maintained at a set temperature by adjusting the cold air supplied by the temperature sensor 24. At this time, the storage compartments may be maintained at different temperatures, and independent cooling may be performed. Therefore, it is possible to select and store various foods including kimchi in an appropriate storage compartment among the plurality of appropriate storage compartments.

A microphone 26 may be further provided for operation setting and input of the smart refrigerator 1. The microphone 26 may be capable of inputting information and setting the operation of the smart refrigerator 1 through a user's voice. The microphone 26 may be provided on one side of the door 15 or the main body 10 for easy voice input.

At least one side of the plurality of storage compartments may be provided with a heater 22 for heating the inside of the storage compartment. The heater 22 may be operated for aging of kimchi stored in the storage compartment. Therefore, among the plurality of storage rooms, the storage room equipped with the heater 22 can be regarded as specialized for ripening and storing kimchi, and may be composed of at least one of the plurality of storage rooms.

Products stored in the smart refrigerator (1) or products related to information stored in the server 300 or supplied from the server 300 are purchased by the user of the smart refrigerator (1) at stores such as marts and convenience stores. It may mean various foods such as kimchi to be stored or aged through the smart refrigerator (1).

At this time, the product (purchased kimchi, etc.) purchased from the outside can be identified through unique identification information such as a barcode, QR code, RFID tag, etc. displayed on the packaging of the product.

Product identification information provided through such unique identification information is information that allows a specific product to be identified from other products, and may include at least one of a barcode, QR code, RFID tag, and product picture included in the packaging of the product. can

The user provides the product information input to the terminal 200 or the product information received from the server 300 to the smart refrigerator 1, so that the smart refrigerator 1 stores food such as kimchi according to an algorithm. or ordered to cook.

Looking more specifically, the user may input product identification information through the camera of the user's terminal 200 . Then, the user's terminal 200 may transmit product identification information to the server 300 .

The server 300 transfers the product control algorithm (eg, kimchi storage or ripening, maturation algorithm, etc.) matched to the product identification information received from the user's terminal 200 to the user's terminal 200 or smart refrigerator ( 1) can be sent.

Control algorithm information is information on how to store or mature (including cooking) kimchi, etc. through the smart refrigerator 1, and may include information such as aging mode, aging (cooking) time, storage temperature, storage location, etc. .

Such control algorithm information may be previously stored in the server 300 or the terminal 200 by a user or designer, and may be matched with product identification information and stored in the server 300 or the like.

At this time, product identification information is matched with one or more control algorithm information. That is, one or more control algorithms may be stored in the server 300 or the terminal 200 for one product.

For example, if the product to be aged through the smart refrigerator 1 is kimchi made by a specific company A, control algorithms such as the aging method and expected aging time of the kimchi may be stored as information. That is, the server 300 may provide or store a control algorithm corresponding to identification information of a product called kimchi of manufacturer A by matching with the identification information.

When receiving product identification information from the user's terminal 200, the server 300 may transmit one or more control algorithm information matching the product identification information to the user's terminal 200 or the smart refrigerator 1. there is.

The communication unit 16 may receive control algorithm information corresponding to the received product information from the server 300, and the storage compartment of the smart refrigerator 1 in which the corresponding product is stored may be controlled according to the received information.

In addition, when a plurality of control algorithm information transmitted from the server 300 is received by the user's terminal 200, the user selects a desired control method (storage method, aging method) from among the plurality of control algorithms received by the user terminal 200. (200) can be selected. That is, when there are a plurality of control algorithms related to storage or maturation related to the matched product, an arbitrary control algorithm may be selected.

When control algorithm information is selected by the user in the user's terminal 200, the selected control algorithm information may be transmitted to the smart refrigerator 1. Accordingly, the communication unit 16 may receive information on the control algorithm selected by the user from the terminal 200 of the user.

Of course, when control algorithm information is selected by the user in the user's terminal 200, the selected control algorithm information is transmitted to the server 300, and the server 300 transmits information about it to the smart refrigerator 1. you may be able to send

As described above, the control unit 12 may control the overall operation of the smart refrigerator 1. In addition, the control unit 12 may control each part of the storage compartment according to the control algorithm received through the communication unit 16 to perform storage or ripening operations of kimchi. That is, the controller 12 may perform an operation according to a command received through the communication unit 16 .

The control algorithm may be configured in various ways according to the manufacturer or manufacturing date of the purchased product (kimchi, etc.), salinity, acidity, and the like. That is, the storage temperature, ripening mode, and time may be set based on a command input by the user through the user terminal 200 or information previously input into the server 300 . As such, the control algorithm may be used by downloading the control algorithm stored in the server in advance or by setting it arbitrarily.

The display unit 14 may externally display control algorithm information, or externally display information such as storage temperature, storage position, aging mode, etc. of specific products stored in the plurality of storage chambers.

In this way, the display unit 14 informs the user of the storage location and storage or ripening stage of a specific product, so that the user can open the doors 40, 42, 50, and 52 of the smart refrigerator 1 to check the actual state of the product. Allows you to check the status of your storage without checking.

The input unit 18 may receive commands or settings input from the user. The input unit 18 may receive various types of input commands related to the operation of the smart refrigerator 1 from the user. The input unit 18 may receive input from the user about the control mode or control time of the smart refrigerator 1, information on new products, and the like.

In addition, the input unit 18 may receive an input of a start command to start the operation of the smart refrigerator 1 according to a preset storage mode or storage time, aging/cooking mode and time of kimchi.

When the control unit 12 receives a start command such as storage or aging through the communication unit 16 or the input unit 18, it can control each part of the smart refrigerator 1 to operate according to the set mode and storage time. .

The terminal 200, as well as the input unit 18, the control unit 12, or the display unit 14, the user may be able to set the degree of storage / ripening of kimchi, etc. That is, it will be possible to set a mode in which the storage temperature is set to high, medium or low according to the salinity of kimchi, or a cooking mode in which it is cooked according to the season or ambient temperature.

Various types of control algorithms can be stored in the server 300, and these control algorithms can be input by users or designers or downloaded from product manufacturers' homepages and stored.

The control algorithm may include various control methods such as storage conditions (temperature, etc.) for each manufacturer or specific product, or aging/cooking method (in the case of kimchi) for a specific product. In addition, this control algorithm can be associated with a specific homepage or product manufacturer so that information on a corresponding product is automatically provided to the server 300 simultaneously with the release of a new product.

When a user directly inputs a control algorithm for a specific product, the user may directly input the control algorithm into the server 300 or transmit information input through the terminal 200 to the server 300 and store the information.

6 and 7 show a control method of a smart refrigerator according to the present invention. That is, FIG. 6 shows a block configuration diagram separately shown for each control system performing the smart refrigerator control method according to the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a preferred embodiment of the smart refrigerator control method according to the present invention. is shown.

As shown in these figures, the smart refrigerator control method according to the present invention includes an algorithm storage step (S500) of storing a control algorithm for each product, an information receiving step (S510) of receiving product identification information, and the above A matching determination step (S530) of determining whether or not there is a control algorithm matching the product information received in the information receiving step (S510), and if a matching control algorithm exists as a result of the determination of the matching determination step (S530), It may consist of an algorithm transmission step (S540) of transmitting the corresponding control algorithm, and a control operation execution step (S610) of performing a control operation according to the control command transmitted by the algorithm transmission step (S540).

The algorithm storage step (S500) is a process of storing the product punishment control algorithm in the server 300. That is, it is preferable that the control algorithm optimized for each manufacturer's product is set in advance in the server 300 so that the user can use it when necessary. In addition, the optimal control algorithm for each product stored in the server 300 may be a control algorithm developed by itself, or a control algorithm provided by an external company or each manufacturer may be automatically or manually received.

For example, the manufacturer of the smart refrigerator according to the present invention can develop an optimal control algorithm for storing or aging company A's kimchi for users and store it in the server 300, and company A, a kimchi manufacturer, can provide user convenience. For this, an optimal control algorithm may be provided to the server 300. Of course, it will also be possible to upload the control algorithm of the corresponding product to the server 300 by the user or other external chefs.

As such, the algorithm storage step (S500) is a process of storing the product control algorithm in the server 300, and the user can download the control algorithm previously stored in the server 300 or arbitrarily set and use it.

The information receiving step (S510) is a process of receiving information on a product purchased by the user, and may be performed in the user's terminal.

Product identification information is information for identifying a specific product from other products, and may include at least one of barcodes, QR codes, RFID tags, and product photos on product packaging.

After the information receiving step (S510), an information transmission step (S520) of transmitting the product identification information received in the information receiving step (S510) to the server 300 may be performed.

For example, a user may input product identification information through a camera by executing a barcode reader on the terminal 200 used by the user, and the product identification information input to the user terminal 200 is the server ( 300) may be transmitted.

The information transmission step (S520) may be performed automatically following the information reception step (S510), or may be performed manually by a user's selection or a separate operation.

After the information transmission step (S520), the matching determination step (S530) may be performed. That is, the server 300 may determine whether there is a control algorithm matching the product identification information sent from the terminal 200 through the information transmission step (S520).

The matching determination step (S530) is a process of finding a matching control algorithm among the stored control algorithms using product identification information sent from the terminal 200 from the server 300.

If there is a matching control algorithm in the matching determination step (S530), the server 300 transmits the corresponding control algorithm to the terminal 200. Of course, it will be possible to directly transmit the matched control algorithm from the server 300 to the smart refrigerator 1. This process is the algorithm transmission step (S540).

As a result of the determination in the matching determination step (S530), when a matching control algorithm does not exist, a direct input step (S532) of directly inputting a control algorithm may proceed. For example, when a user purchases the latest kimchi or kimchi manufactured by a small company, the corresponding control algorithm may not exist in the server 300. In this case, the user can directly set the control algorithm.

After the direct input step (S532), a generation step (S534) of newly generating and storing a control algorithm matching the product with the input control algorithm content may be performed. That is, when the user newly creates a control algorithm for a product that does not exist in the server 300, it can be stored so that it can be used again later.

The storage of the control algorithm in the generating step (S534) may be stored in the user's terminal 200, and may also be stored in the server 300 if necessary.

As described above, the matching determination step (S530) is performed in the server 300, and the algorithm transmission step (S540) is a process of transmitting the matched control algorithm from the server 300 to the user's terminal 200. .

After the algorithm transmitting step (S540), an algorithm receiving step (S550) of receiving the matching algorithm in the user's terminal 200 may proceed.

After the algorithm receiving step (S550), an algorithm selection step (S560) of selecting one received control algorithm or selecting one of two or more control algorithms may be performed. That is, the control algorithm of each product stored in the server 300 has various control algorithms depending on the size or weight or manufacturing date of the product, or even in the case of one control algorithm, it consists of several steps, so that the user's selection is required. There may be.

In addition, when a specific control algorithm does not exist in the server 300, it may be possible to select one of a plurality of similar control algorithms.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the product information is kimchi, the manufacturer is selected from among a plurality of manufacturers to select the optimal control algorithm, or the type of kimchi or the weight of kimchi among the kimchi of the selected manufacturer as shown in FIG. 9 There may be cases in which it is necessary to find the optimal control algorithm by selecting .

After the algorithm selection step (S560), a selection and storage determination step (S570) of determining whether or not to store the control algorithm selected in the algorithm selection step (S560) as a recommended control algorithm may further proceed.

This is for the convenience of the user. That is, in the algorithm selection step (S560), after selecting the optimal control algorithm preferred by the user once from among the plurality of control algorithms, the corresponding control algorithm is immediately displayed as a recommended algorithm in the future, thereby eliminating the trouble of selecting an algorithm from the beginning. can be less Therefore, it is desirable to ask whether or not to save the selected algorithm.

As a result of the determination in the selection and storage determination step (S570), when the user wants to store the recommendation control algorithm, a recommendation method storage step (S572) of storing the recommendation method may proceed. This recommendation method storage step (S572) may be performed in the user's terminal 200 and stored only in the terminal 200, but may be stored in the server 300 according to settings.

Meanwhile, a purchase decision step (S580) of determining whether the user will purchase the same product as the product information received in the information receiving step (S510) may be further provided. That is, when the user wants to additionally purchase a corresponding product, the purchase can be made directly from the user's terminal 200 .

This purchase decision step (S580) may be performed after the selection and storage decision step (S570), but may be set to be possible in each step described above.

When product purchase is selected in the purchase determination step (S580), a product purchase step (S582) may be performed. The process of the product purchase step (S582) may be performed by moving to a separate purchase site, or may be performed on a purchase screen newly set on the site.

In addition, after the algorithm selection step (S560) is performed, an additional control setting step (S590) in which the user can additionally set a control method may be further performed. That is, it will be possible for the user to additionally set a control method not included in the preset control algorithm.

In this additional control setting step (S590), various settings such as the user selecting a storage room to store the corresponding product or additionally setting storage conditions of the corresponding product may be possible. For example, even when a kimchi manufacturer makes the same type of kimchi, the managed acidity and salinity may be different, and there may be an optimal storage/cooking temperature preferred by the user. Therefore, it is possible to allow the user to set the degree of storage/cooking (temperature, etc.)

After the algorithm selection step (S560) is performed, a control command transmission step (S600) of transmitting the selected control algorithm to the smart refrigerator 1 may proceed. Of course, as shown, this control command transmission step (S600) may proceed after the additional control setting step (S590), but is configured to proceed immediately after the algorithm selection step (S560) or the generation step (S534). It will be possible to become

In addition, the control command transmission step (S600) may be automatically progressed concurrently or consecutively with the algorithm transmission step (S540) or the algorithm reception step (S550). In addition, in the control command transmission step (S600), the control command may be transmitted directly from the server 300 to the smart refrigerator 1 without going through the terminal 200.

After the control command transmission step (S600) proceeds, the smart refrigerator 1 performs a control operation execution step (S610) of executing a control operation according to the control command.

It is preferable that the control operation execution step (S610) proceeds until the corresponding control algorithm is completed unless there is another special command. ) and the like to adjust the temperature of the smart refrigerator (1).

Additionally, a notification step (not shown) may be performed.

The notification step is a process of transmitting the execution state of the control algorithm of the smart refrigerator 1 to the user's terminal 200 or the like through push notification. For example, if the user sets the cooking of kimchi, the user can be notified of the completion of cooking through a push alarm when the cooking is completed, and even when storage or cooking settings are completed, this may be notified as a notification.

After the control operation execution step (S610), an additional control determination step (S620) and an additional control execution step (S630) may proceed.

The additional control determining step (S620) is a process of determining whether the user additionally changes the control content according to his or her preference or selects the additional control using a set item.

The additional control execution step (S630) is a step performed when the user selects additional control in the additional control judgment step (S620), and the user determines the control algorithm of the corresponding product (kimchi, etc.) provided by the server 300. This is the process of changing the control content according to the user's preference. This process of changing control contents may be called a so-called 'My recipe function', and the user may change part of the existing control algorithm or add some control contents in addition to the control contents of the existing control algorithm.

The additional control judgment step (S620) and the additional control execution step (S630) may be additionally performed when the control operation execution step (S610) is being executed or completed, and may be performed before the control operation execution step (S610) is performed. may be

For example, after the control algorithm for storage/cooking of kimchi is executed by the control operation execution step (S610), if the user wants more sour kimchi, even if the control operation execution step (S610) is completed. In addition, actions such as extending the cooking time or changing the storage temperature can be taken to further cook the kimchi by reflecting the preference of the customer.

In this additional control judgment step (S620), after the control operation execution step (S610) is executed, the message 'Do you want to apply the My recipe function?' is automatically displayed through the terminal 200 or the display unit 14, etc. You can proceed by allowing the user to select.

When the additional control execution step (S630) proceeds, in the smart refrigerator 1, the cooking time of kimchi may be additionally added or the storage temperature may be changed. You may be notified of progress.

In this step, the control contents additionally changed by the user may be transmitted to the server 300 and used in the additional learning step (S640). That is, when the number of users changing and using the existing control algorithm increases, an additional learning step (S640) of changing the existing control algorithm to a consumer (user) center may be performed.

10 shows a flowchart of an example of this additional learning step (S640).

The additional learning step (S640) may be a process of adjusting the control algorithm for each product stored in the algorithm storage step (S500) according to the user's preference, and this step may be performed in the server 300.

The additional learning step (S640) includes a change information receiving process (S642) of receiving change information used by a plurality of users and a change of generating a changed control algorithm using the data received in the change information receiving process (S642). It may be composed of an algorithm generation process (S644) and an update process (S646) of updating the existing control algorithm with the new control algorithm generated in the modified algorithm generation process (S644).

The additional learning step (S640) may be performed regularly when the change information generated from a plurality of users exceeds a specific number or for a set period.

For example, when the user does not use the control algorithm of the product (kimchi, etc.) previously stored in the server 300 as it is, and changes the control contents such as temperature or time of the control algorithm according to his/her product preference The server 300 receives and stores this information. In addition, if the number of change control information stored in the server 300 is 100 or more, and the changes in these controls are consistent or can be distinguished by a specific temperature or time, the additional learning step (S640) can be set to proceed. will be.

The change information receiving process (S642) may be automatically performed when a control algorithm is changed or additional control is performed by a user, or may be performed by a user's selection and stored in the server 300.

The change algorithm generation process (S644) is a process of newly generating an optimal control algorithm for a corresponding product by reflecting contents added or changed by a user to an existing control algorithm.

The update process (S646) is a process of replacing the existing control algorithm stored in the server 300 with the new control algorithm generated in the change algorithm generation process (S644).

Of course, even when the existing control algorithm is updated, it may be possible to maintain the existing control algorithm as it is. That is, when a new control algorithm is generated, it may be possible to maintain both the existing control algorithm and the newly created control algorithm so that the user can select them.

On the other hand, in addition to the process of receiving the change information (S642) being performed in the server 300, it may also be possible to have the refrigerator manufacturer or the kimchi manufacturer perform it. In this case, the refrigerator manufacturer or kimchi manufacturer may generate a new control algorithm reflecting the changed information, and update the generated new control algorithm to the server 300 after confirming its suitability through experiments.

Hereinafter, the case of kimchi among the products described above will be described as an example of the smart refrigerator and its control method according to the present invention.

11 is a block diagram of an example of a system illustrating a case where the smart refrigerator 1 performs functions such as storing or cooking a specific product (kimchi).

As shown, the server 300 and the terminal 200 can communicate with each other, and the server 300 and the terminal 200 can communicate through a specific application. That is, a user (customer) can download and install a specific application provided by a kimchi manufacturer or the like into the terminal 200 or the smart refrigerator 1 and then use it.

As described above, the user purchases kimchi 700 and reads the identification information of the purchased kimchi 700. Of course, at this time, as described above, a barcode or the like may be used.

The user can receive product identification information such as the kimchi maker, the type of kimchi, and the date of manufacture by photographing the barcode displayed on the wrapping paper of the kimchi 700 product. Of course, if the date of manufacture or the type of kimchi is not specifically included in the barcode of the kimchi 700 product, the date of manufacture may be additionally added to the identification information received by the user.

After receiving and supplementing the identification information of the kimchi 700 as described above, the user can perform a storage or cooking (aging) function of the kimchi 700. At this time, the optimal temperature and time for storage or ripening (ripening) of the corresponding kimchi 700 may be set through the received kimchi identification information.

As described above, the optimal storage/cooking function setting of the kimchi 700 is possible through the optimal control algorithm, and this control algorithm is determined by the kimchi manufacturer 710, the refrigerator manufacturer 720, or an expert (such as a chef). It may be stored in the server 300.

Therefore, the user receives from the server 300 the optimal control algorithm (the storage or maturation algorithm of the kimchi) that matches the information of the kimchi 700 received through the terminal 200, and uses the smart refrigerator 1 can provide Of course, at this time, the server 300 automatically matches the optimal control algorithm using the AI (artificial intelligence) function without the user selecting a control algorithm matching the kimchi 700 information through the terminal 200 or the like. It will also be possible to send it directly to the smart refrigerator (1) or the like.

In this way, an artificial intelligence (AI) function may be used to automatically recognize identification information of kimchi and an optimal control algorithm for each type of kimchi stored in the server 300 through the server 300 and the like. That is, by adding an artificial intelligence (AI) function to the server 300, etc., the optimal kimchi storage algorithm is automatically searched for and matched, or data such as the user's preferred kimchi ripening level is accumulated and learned to optimize kimchi storage. It can have AI (artificial intelligence) customized storage/learning functions, such as recommending /learning (maturation) control algorithms.

The AI (artificial intelligence) customized storage/aging function implemented in the server 300 does not stop at simply storing/aging kimchi at a temperature determined for each mode, but also performs aging based on information such as the manufacturer, type of kimchi, and date of manufacture. It can automatically set the optimum temperature and time for

For example, after a customer photographs a barcode on a packaged kimchi 700 with an application (app) installed on a terminal 200 such as a smartphone, the smart refrigerator (kimchi refrigerator) or the server 300 recognizes the information, The user can additionally input a manufacturing date that has not been acquired through the barcode, and then, when the user selects the 'learn' mode, an optimal learning control algorithm can be automatically executed.

In addition, this artificial intelligence AI (artificial intelligence) function allows the application of the smartphone (terminal) to recognize the kimchi 700 purchased by the user through a barcode, etc., so that the kimchi 700 by manufacturer and date of manufacture You can set up a kimchi refrigerator (smart refrigerator) with a function to adjust the acidity and a function to preserve the taste of kimchi (medium or strong).

In addition, it is possible to control such as setting the storage temperature to high, medium or low according to the salinity of the kimchi 700 or setting storage or cooking conditions differently according to the season or ambient temperature. It may be possible to make it happen by

The storage/cooking function of the kimchi 700 is possible through the user's terminal 200, but it may also be possible through the display screen of the smart refrigerator 1. In addition, when setting the storage/cooking function of the kimchi 700, optimal control algorithm matching may be possible through the server 300 or the like as described above.

Such a control algorithm may be provided not only for a specific product category (single item) but also for each type or weight. That is, among kimchi types, differentiated control algorithms may be provided for each product, such as bachelor kimchi and young radish kimchi.

An application for setting a control algorithm for kimchi 700 or reading kimchi identification information may be installed in the terminal 200 or the smart refrigerator 1, and this kimchi management application may be installed on the server 300 ) or the kimchi manufacturer 710, etc., when the optimal kimchi control algorithm is changed or updated, the update can be recommended to the user, and updated information can be automatically received depending on the need or setting.

In addition, the algorithm for controlling the storage or cooking of the kimchi 700 stored in the smart refrigerator 1 through the application installed on the terminal 200 can also be applied to various types of kimchi 700 to be released later. It is also possible to extend That is, when a new kimchi manufacturer 710 or a new kimchi 700 is released, the control algorithm supplied by the kimchi manufacturer 710 or refrigerator manufacturer 720 may be automatically/manually updated and used. .

An optimal control algorithm for storage or ripening (aging, etc.) of the kimchi 700 as described above may be provided through individual or joint research by a kimchi manufacturer 710 or a refrigerator manufacturer 720. Of course, in addition to the kimchi manufacturer 710 or the refrigerator manufacturer 720, the kimchi control algorithm may be provided through a kimchi researcher or a chef specializing in kimchi, and furthermore, a portal site or a paper related to the storage/ripening of kimchi 700, etc. It can also have an AI (artificial intelligence) function that automatically creates an optimal control algorithm through the data of

Therefore, the server 300 can be configured to communicate with the kimchi manufacturer 710 or the refrigerator manufacturer 720 and to transmit/receive data between them. In addition, exchange of new kimchi 700 release information or control algorithm information may be possible between the kimchi manufacturer 710 and the refrigerator manufacturer 720.

As described above, since the user's terminal 200, etc. can communicate in real time with the kimchi manufacturer 710, etc. directly or via the server 300, the purchase of the kimchi 700 described above is also possible with the user's terminal ( 200) is possible. Such a purchase of kimchi 700 may add various functions in addition to a single purchase. In other words, it will be possible to add various functions such as regular purchases, or to provide information such as new product launches or control algorithm uploads.

12 shows an example of a control method of a smart refrigerator in which the My recipe function is added to the artificial intelligence customized storage/learning function described above.

The artificial intelligence (AI) customized storage/cooking function described above maintains/ripens kimchi by providing a control algorithm by setting the most suitable temperature or time for the kimchi through actual testing by the refrigerator manufacturer (720). Even if the artificial intelligence storage/cooking function according to the control algorithm is completed, a process of asking whether to use the customer's recipe once more to suit the customer's taste may be added. That is, in addition to the artificial intelligence storage/learning function, the My recipe function (adjustment function according to the user's preference) can be mixed and used, and this specific example is shown in FIG. 12 .

As shown, after the step (S610) of executing artificial intelligence customized cooking/storage of kimchi in the smart refrigerator 1 according to a preset control algorithm (S610), a display indicating whether cooking has been completed or storage is in progress. Step S612 may further proceed. That is, when the kimchi is cooked, the message 'AI-tailored cooking has been completed' may be sent to the user's terminal 200 or displayed externally through the display unit 14, and the storage of the kimchi is executed. A message 'AI-customized storage in progress' may be transmitted to the user's terminal 200 or displayed externally through the display unit 14.

Then, the additional control judgment step (S620) may proceed and proceed, which may be referred to as 'My recipe application step'.

At this time, as shown, the user (consumer) can set a recipe according to his or her preference through the message 'Do you want to apply the My recipe function?'. That is, the consumer may additionally add cooking time to make kimchi that suits his or her taste. For example, if you like sour kimchi, you can set the further cooking function to proceed even if the cooking function is completed. In this way, even if the artificial intelligence learning is completed, a process of asking the customer (consumer) once more to select whether to proceed with further learning with the consumer's individual recipe may be additionally carried out.

As a result of asking whether or not to select the 'My recipe function', if 'Yes' is selected, additional control details are input according to the user's (consumer's) personal preference, and accordingly, the additional control execution step (S630) begins. It goes on. In other words, cooking is completed by adjusting the temperature/time according to the 'My recipe' set by the user.

And after the additional cooking is completed by adjusting the temperature/time to match the 'My recipe', a message that the additional cooking is completed is notified to the user through the terminal 200 or the display unit 14 as described above. can

After learning or storage control by the user is executed in this way, the 'My recipe' contents can be obtained through the server 300 and the like and used in the additional learning step (S640). That is, if the number of consumers who use the 'My recipe function' as described above increases, an additional learning step (S640) of collecting the preferences of these consumers and reflecting them to the control algorithm may be performed.

Specifically, as described above, change information ('My recipe' information) data of a plurality of users (consumers) can be collected through the change information receiving process (S642), and these data values are transmitted to the kimchi manufacturer (710). B. It can be fed back to the refrigerator manufacturer 720 so that it can be reflected in the artificial intelligence control value of the corresponding kimchi.

When 'My recipe' data performed by multiple users (consumers) is fed back to the kimchi manufacturer 710 or the refrigerator manufacturer 720, such data can be reflected in artificial intelligence control, and this process generates the above change algorithm This may correspond to step S644.

When the 'My recipe' data of the consumer is reflected by the kimchi manufacturer 710 or the refrigerator manufacturer 720, the control algorithm of the server 300 may be updated (S646). At this time, the previously set control algorithm of the corresponding kimchi AI temperature/time can be finely tuned.

After the control algorithm of the server 300 is updated as described above, the updated control algorithm can be matched with the identification information of kimchi again and used in the control operation execution step (S610). Through this process, the additional learning step (S640) can form one cycle.

The scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-exemplified embodiments, and many other modifications based on the present invention will be possible for those skilled in the art within the above technical scope.

For example, in the above embodiment, the first storage compartment 30 and the second storage compartment 32 are formed on the left and right sides of the main body 10, but the first storage compartment 30 and the second storage compartment It will also be possible for 32 to be formed above and below the main body 10.

In addition, in the above embodiment, kimchi is mainly described as an example of food stored in a refrigerator, but it is of course applicable to various types of food purchased at home and stored in a refrigerator or aged in addition to such kimchi.

1. Smart Refrigerator 10. Body
12. Control unit 14. Display unit
16. Communication unit 18. Input unit
20. Cooling unit 22. Heater
24. Temperature sensor 26. Microphone
30. First storage room 32. Second storage room
40. First storage door 42. Second storage door
50. Drawer 1 door 52. Drawer 2 door
100. Refrigeration cycle 110. Compressor
120. Condenser 130,132,134,136. expansion mechanism
140,142,144,146. Evaporator 150. Flow control valve
200. Terminal 300. Server
400. Router S500. Algorithm storage step
S510. Information receiving step S520. information transmission stage
S530. Matching judgment step S540. Algorithm transmission step
S550. Algorithm receiving step S560. Algorithm selection step
S570. Selection storage judgment step S580. Purchase decision stage
S590. Additional control setting step S600. Control command transmission step
S610. Control operation execution step S620. Additional control judgment step
S630. Additional control execution step S640. Additional learning step
S642. Change information receiving process S644. Change Algorithm Creation Process
S646. Update process 700. Kimchi
710. Kimchi manufacturers 720. Refrigerator manufacturers

Claims (21)

A storage room in which food is stored, a communication unit that receives a control algorithm that matches product identification information input through a user's terminal from a server or terminal, and a control unit that performs an operation according to a command received through the communication unit has a configuration;
The control algorithm,
A smart refrigerator characterized in that the user can download or arbitrarily set and use what is stored in the server in advance. The smart refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the identification information of the product includes at least one of a barcode, a QR code, an RFID tag, and a product picture. an algorithm storage step of storing a control algorithm for each product;
an information receiving step of receiving product identification information;
a matching determination step of determining whether a control algorithm matching the product information received in the information receiving step exists;
an algorithm transmission step of transmitting the corresponding control algorithm when a matched control algorithm exists as a result of the determination in the matching determination step;
A control method of a smart refrigerator comprising an operation execution step of performing a control operation according to the control command transmitted by the algorithm transmission step. The method of claim 3, wherein the algorithm storage step,
A control method of a smart refrigerator, characterized in that the process of storing the product bee control algorithm in the server. The method according to claim 3, wherein the information receiving step is performed in a user's terminal. The method according to claim 3, wherein the identification information of the product includes at least one of a barcode, a QR code, an RFID tag, and a product picture. The method of claim 5, after the information receiving step,
A control method of a smart refrigerator, characterized in that an information transmission step of transmitting the product identification information received in the information reception step to a server is performed. The method according to claim 3, wherein, as a result of the determination in the matching determination step, when a matching control algorithm does not exist, a direct input step of directly inputting a control algorithm is performed. The method according to claim 8, wherein, after the direct input step, a step of generating and storing a new control algorithm matched to the corresponding product with the entered control algorithm information is performed. The control method of a smart refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein the matching determination step is performed in a server, and the algorithm transmission step is a process of transmitting the matched control algorithm from the server to the user's terminal. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein an algorithm receiving step of receiving the matching algorithm from a user's terminal proceeds after the algorithm transmission step. The method according to claim 11, wherein an algorithm selection step of selecting one received control algorithm or one of two or more control algorithms is performed after the algorithm receiving step. 13. The control method of claim 12, wherein a selection and storage determination step of determining whether to store the control algorithm selected in the algorithm selection step as a recommended control algorithm is further performed after the algorithm selection step. The method according to claim 13, wherein, as a result of the determination in the selection and storage determination step, when the user wants to store the recommended control algorithm, a recommendation method storage step of storing the recommended method proceeds. The method of claim 3, further comprising a purchase decision step of determining whether or not the user will purchase the same product as the product information received in the information receiving step. The method according to claim 15, wherein a product purchase step is performed when product purchase is selected in the purchase decision step. The method of claim 12, after the algorithm selection step is performed,
A control method of a smart refrigerator, characterized in that an additional control setting step in which a user can additionally set a control method is further performed. The method of claim 12, after the algorithm selection step is performed,
A control method of a smart refrigerator, characterized in that a control command transmission step of transmitting the selected control algorithm to the smart refrigerator is performed. The method according to claim 3, further comprising an additional learning step of adjusting the control algorithm for each product stored in the algorithm storage step according to user preference. The method of claim 19, wherein the additional learning step,
A change information receiving process for receiving change information used by a plurality of users;
A change algorithm generation process of generating a changed control algorithm using the data received in the change information reception process;
A control method of a smart refrigerator comprising an update process of updating an existing control algorithm with a new control algorithm generated in the change algorithm generation process. The method of claim 20, wherein the additional learning step,
A control method of a smart refrigerator, characterized in that when change information generated from a plurality of users is more than a specific number or periodically for a set period.

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