Inputting device for refrigerator

Details Inputting device for refrigerator Inputting device for refrigerator

2007-07-03

2010-10-19

Le, Thien Minh (Department: 2887)

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Systems controlled by data bearing records

Reexamination Certificate

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07815102

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.

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