Automatic ordering foods type refrigerator and its operating method

Abstract

A refrigerator capable of transmitting and receiving information over a network and having an automatic food ordering function and a method for operating the same, wherein the residual amounts of food articles stored in containers of the refrigerator are measured through sensors installed in the containers and then displayed on a screen of a display unit, thereby enabling a user to easily recognize the residual amounts of the food articles stored in the refrigerator without opening the door of the refrigerator. The measured residual amounts of the food articles are compared with minimum proper amounts of the food articles preset by the user, respectively. In the case where the measured residual amount of a specific one of the food articles is smaller than the minimum proper amount of the specific food article, the specific food article is automatically ordered and delivered.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to an automatic food order refrigerator and its operation method. In particular, the remaining amount of food is measured by a storage device sensor installed in the storage device of the refrigerator, and when the remaining amount of the aforementioned food is less than the minimum reasonable amount, by A food automatic order refrigerator capable of automatically purchasing the above-mentioned food via the Internet and an operating method thereof. Background technique [0002] A refrigerator is a food storage box with a space for storing food inside. It is cooled by electricity, gas, ice, etc., and is insulated from the outside by using heat-insulating materials to store food at low temperature to prevent it from spoiling. [0003] In particular, recently, an online function has been developed to add an online function to the basic function of keeping food and drink at a certain temperature for fresh storage, including se...

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Problems solved by technology

[0006] However, in the above-mentioned refrigerator which can confirm the internal condition of the refrigerator through the display device, the user cannot confirm the remaining amount of the food contents in the package such as the milk package without directly opening the package, which is troublesome.

In addition, after the user confirms the remaining amount of food stored in the refrigerator, he must additionally operate the network connection function provided on the refrigerator. After connecting to the Internet, he can order or directly purchase the food he wants to buy, which is very inconvenient.

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