Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerator for providing a user with a variety of information using an avatar. The present invention comprises a storage device for storing avatar data including a figure and/or a motion of the avatar, a display device provided on an outer surface of the refrigerator to display the avatar, a control device for selecting the avatar to be displayed on the display device among the avatar data stored in the storage device and causing the display device to display the avatar, and an input device for receiving a command or information input from the outside. According to the present invention so configured, there is an advantage in that the display device can display a variety of avatars stored in the storage device in conformance with a condition.

Abstract: Refrigerator including a body forming an outer appearance of the refrigerator, a terminal detachably mounted on the body for controlling the refrigerator, a power supply device at one side of the body, for receiving power from an outside of the refrigerator, converting to a predetermined charge power, and supplying to the terminal, and an electric connection part connected between the power supply device and the terminal.

Abstract: A refrigerator allow a user to watch a TV broadcast program or listen to a radio broadcast, by including a main controller (40) for selecting a TV function or radio function according to a user's request, a radio tuner (30) for receiving voice data included in a frequency band of a radio set when the radio function is selected by the main controller (40), a TV driving circuit (50) for receiving a TV broadcast program when the TV function is selected by the main controller (40), and outputting image data and voice data included in the TV broadcast program, a TV screen (24) for displaying the image data, and a speaker (22) for outputting the voice data included in the TV broadcast program or the voice data included in the frequency band.

Abstract: A display unit for a refrigerator is provided. The display having a TV receiving function is installed at a front surface of a refrigerator door. A mounting panel with a plurality of speaker holes formed therein is also installed around an edge of the display. A speaker is mounted to a rear surface of the mounting panel on a portion where the speaker holes are formed. Further, a resonance box is installed to enclose the speaker such that low and middle frequency sound can be transmitted forward to the outside. A sound transmission tube that communicates with the speaker hole is forced at a front portion of the resonance box. In addition, a sound absorbing material is covered on an inner rear surface of the resonance box that faces the rear of the speaker. A display as configured has improved sound quality.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an input device for a refrigerator through which the user can input a control command for controlling the operation of the refrigerator. The input device for the refrigerator can reduce an operation error and cut down a production cost by using optical signals. The input device for the refrigerator includes a display device having at least one button region, and an optical sensor unit mounted on the front or side surface of the display device, for advancing optical signals at the front portion of the button region.

Abstract: An inputting device for a refrigerator, comprises: a display having one or more button regions; and an optical sensor for sensing the button region selected by a user according to whether optical signals have been shielded; and a controller for receiving a signal indicating the sensed state from the optical sensor thereby controlling an operation of a refrigerator. Since the optical sensor for sensing the button region selected by a user is provided, an operation error is reduced. Furthermore, since the optical sensor has a low cost, a fabrication cost is reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display unit installing structure for a refrigerator. The present invention comprises an accommodating unit which is formed by depressing a portion on a front surface of a door and in which a display unit for displaying a variety of information thereon and inputting operating signals are retractably installed; a link mechanism for guiding accommodation and withdrawal of the display unit and tiltably supporting the display unit withdrawn from the accommodating unit at a predetermined angle; and a locking means for preventing the display unit from being inadvertently escaping from the accommodating unit. According to the present invention, there is an advantage in that the display unit can be retractably installed on the front surface of the refrigerator door.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerator. In the present invention, a communication pad 60 is installed in one of the doors 51 and 53 for opening and closing storage spaces formed in a refrigerator main body 50. The communication pad 60 is detachably installed in a seating; space 58 of the door 53. While an upper end of the communication pad 60 is seated in the seating space 58 by an upper clamp 61, a lower end of the communication pad 60 is seated in the seating space 58 by a lower clamp 61?. The upper clamp 61 and the lower clamp 61? are installed in the seating space 58 through hinge assemblies 65. Here, the hinge assemblies 65 are configured so that the upper and lower clamps 61 and 61? rotate only by a force of a predetermined value or higher. According to the present invention constructed as above, it is possible to get advantages in that the communication pad 60 is securely mounted to and easily dismounted from the door 53.

Abstract: A networking system for a refrigerator is provided. The networking system includes a main controller for the refrigerator coupled to a first terminal provided on a body portion of the refrigerator, and a second terminal provided on the refrigerator door. The second terminal allows information related to the refrigerator to be input and received, and allows for wireless data exchange between the main controller and the first terminal such that the second terminal to be separated from the refrigerator and still perform such a data exchange. The use of a main controller and first and second terminals allows for increased levels of data storage, and easy access to various types of information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for controlling a fan of a refrigerator with a television/radio module, wherein an operation of the fan is controlled according to an operation of the television/radio module. The present invention is characterized in that when the television or radio is operated, electric power is controlled to be automatically supplied to the heat radiation fan such that heat generated due to the television or radio operation can be radiated. Further, the heat radiation fan is also controlled to be automatically turned off when the television and radio operation is terminated. Therefore, the unnecessary operation of the heat radiation fan is prevented, and consequently, reduction in electric power consumption and efficient control can be made.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display unit for a refrigerator for improving sound quality. A display having a TV receiving function is installed at a front surface of a refrigerator door. A mounting panel with a plurality of speaker holes formed therein is also installed around an edge of the display. A speaker is mounted to a rear surface of the mounting panel on a portion where the speaker holes are formed. Further, a resonance box is installed to enclose the speaker such that low and middle frequency sound can be transmitted forward to the outside. A sound transmission tube that communicates with the speaker hole is formed at a front portion of the resonance box. In addition, a sound absorbing material is covered on an inner rear surface of the resonance box that faces the rear of the speaker.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display unit for a refrigerator for improving sound quality. A display having a TV receiving function is installed at a front surface of a refrigerator door. A mounting panel with a plurality of speaker holes formed therein is also installed around an edge of the display. A speaker is mounted to a rear surface of the mounting panel on a portion where the speaker holes are formed. Further, a resonance box is installed to enclose the speaker such that low and middle frequency sound can be transmitted forward to the outside. A sound transmission tube that communicates with the speaker hole is formed at a front portion of the resonance box. In addition, a sound absorbing material is covered on an inner rear surface of the resonance box that faces the rear of the speaker.

Abstract: Refrigerator including a body forming an outer appearance of the refrigerator, a terminal detachably mounted on the body for controlling the refrigerator, a power supply device at one side of the body, for receiving power from an outside of the refrigerator, converting to a predetermined charge power, and supplying to the terminal, and an electric connection part connected between the power supply device and the terminal.

Abstract: Networking system of a refrigerator including a main controller for the refrigerator, a first terminal configured on a refrigerator body, and a second terminal configured on the refrigerator door, for receiving information on the refrigerator from the main controller, stores the information, and exchanging data with the first terminal by wireless, thereby permitting an easy data exchange, and to provide various kinds of information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an EMI reducing structure in a refrigerator. The present invention aims at minimizing electromagnetic waves radiated from a cable 60 for transmitting signals from a control unit 40 installed in a main body 20 of the refrigerator to a display unit 30 installed on a door 22. To this end, it is configured such that the cable 60 composed of a bundle of cables is put into a conductive shielding net 70 which in turn is connected to grounding portions 40g, 30g of the control unit 40 and display unit 30. At this time, both ends of the conductive shielding net 70 are fully connected to the grounding portions 40g, 30g, respectively. Further, the cable 60 wrapped with the conductive shielding net 70 is installed within a waveguide 50. In general, the waveguide 50 functions to shield electromagnetic waves of a high frequency band greater than a cut-off frequency varying according to its sectional shape.