Abstract: Embodiments described herein can include one or more modular storage units for use with a refrigerator system. The modular storage units can include a door that is movable from a closed position to an open position; a back wall; side walls; and a base. The modular storage unit can have an air inlet disposed in the back wall for receiving chilled air from the refrigeration system. The modular storage unit can include a temperature sensor that detects the temperature within the interior volume and an insulating wall comprising a phase change material disposed within the insulating wall. The modular storage unit can include a locking system configured to lock the door. Multiple modular storage units can be used in one refrigerator system, and each can be removably coupled to an interior storage compartment of the refrigerator system. Embodiments described herein can be integrated into existing refrigeration systems.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to vending systems that allow a customer to directly remove and handle products before purchasing. Systems described herein can include cameras that can capture images of products stored in, removed from, or returned to the vending system. Based on these images, the system can both determine the identity of the product and the temperature of the product. This can help with inventory tracking, quality control, and preventing unauthorized activity related to the vending system.

Abstract: A method of retrofitting a cooler includes installing a sensor suite on the cooler. The sensor suite includes monitors or monitoring systems such as a refrigeration system monitor, a traffic monitor, and a stock monitoring system. The method also includes installing a data module on the cooler. The data module is configured to store data acquired by the sensor suite.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein can include one or more modular storage units for use with a refrigerator system. The modular storage units can include a door that is movable from a closed position to an open position; a back wall; side walls; and a base. The modular storage unit can have an air inlet disposed in the back wall for receiving chilled air from the refrigeration system. The modular storage unit can include a temperature sensor that detects the temperature within the interior volume and an insulating wall comprising a phase change material disposed within the insulating wall. The modular storage unit can include a locking system configured to lock the door. Multiple modular storage units can be used in one refrigerator system, and each can be removably coupled to an interior storage compartment of the refrigerator system. Embodiments described herein can be integrated into existing refrigeration systems.

Abstract: A port processing method, used to enhance an electrostatic discharge protection capability and an overstress protection capability. The method comprises: step S1, providing a cable having a plurality of terminal contact cores leading out of the cable, the plurality of terminal contact cores comprising contact cores disposed at two sides of the cable, and signal cores disposed within the cable; and S2, changing the signal layout of the contact cores and the signal cores, so as to enhance the electrostatic discharge protection capability and the overstress protection capability. The method for changing the signal layout comprises: using the contact cores as a signal ground, and disposing a contact spring plate at a middle portion of each of the contact cores and each of the signal cores; and extending lengths of the contact cores outward.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein can include one or more modular storage units for use with a refrigerator system. The modular storage units can include a door that is movable from a closed position to an open position; a back wall; side walls; and a base. The modular storage unit can have an air inlet disposed in the back wall for receiving chilled air from the refrigeration system. The modular storage unit can include a temperature sensor that detects the temperature within the interior volume and an insulating wall comprising a phase change material disposed within the insulating wall. The modular storage unit can include a locking system configured to lock the door. Multiple modular storage units can be used in one refrigerator system, and each can be removably coupled to an interior storage compartment of the refrigerator system. Embodiments described herein can be integrated into existing refrigeration systems.

Abstract: A port processing method, used to enhance an electrostatic discharge protection capability and an overstress protection capability. The method comprises: step S1, providing a cable having a plurality of terminal contact cores leading out of the cable, the plurality of terminal contact cores comprising contact cores disposed at two sides of the cable, and signal cores disposed within the cable; and S2, changing the signal layout of the contact cores and the signal cores, so as to enhance the electrostatic discharge protection capability and the overstress protection capability. The method for changing the signal layout comprises: using the contact cores as a signal ground, and disposing a contact spring plate at a middle portion of each of the contact cores and each of the signal cores; and extending lengths of the contact cores outward.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a low height ice maker designed primarily for use in under counter applications. An ice retaining bin includes a top end opening covered in part by a top panel and the remaining part by an ice access door. The bin is secured to a base, the base retaining certain components of a refrigeration system including; a condenser, a compressor, an expansion valve and a hot gas defrost valve. The base also retains a water dump valve, the electronic control for the ice maker and the condenser fan. When the bin is secured to the base, front and rear access areas are defined which areas can be opened by removing releasably securable panels. The control electronics, the condenser fan and high and low side service valves are positioned adjacent the front access. The expansion valve, hot gas defrost valve and the dump valve are positioned adjacent the rear access. An ice cube forming evaporator assembly is secured to an interior surface of the bin.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a low height ice maker designed primarily for use in under counter applications. An ice retaining bin includes a top end opening covered in part by a top panel and the remaining part by an ice access door. The bin is secured to a base, the base retaining certain components of a refrigeration system including; a condenser, a compressor, an expansion valve and a hot gas defrost valve. The base also retains a water dump valve, the electronic control for the ice maker and the condenser fan. When the bin is secured to the base, front and rear access areas are defined which areas can be opened by removing releasably securable panels. The control electronics, the condenser fan and high and low side service valves are positioned adjacent the front access. The expansion valve, hot gas defrost valve and the dump valve are positioned adjacent the rear access. An ice cube forming evaporator assembly is secured to an interior surface of the bin.