Human-machine interaction method for storage device inside refrigerator, and refrigerator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for adjusting refrigerator functions are cumbersome and limited, requiring the door to be closed for adjustments, which restricts control over specific areas inside the refrigerator and results in poor user experience.
Innovation Solution
A human-machine interaction method for a storage device inside a refrigerator, featuring an operation panel with a knob module and touch-sensitive keys, allowing users to adjust refrigeration parameters and display states through a rotating annular table and touch-control screen, enabling independent control of compartments and enhancing interaction richness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the refrigerator door is closed for adjustment, then the refrigerator can maintain its internal environment, but the user experience and visual experience deteriorate due to cumbersome adjustment process
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an operation panel as an intermediary device located inside the refrigerator compartment. This panel includes a display screen and control buttons that allow users to adjust refrigerator functions without opening the door. The display screen provides visual feedback while the control buttons receive user inputs, creating a complete interaction interface that mediates between the user and the refrigerator's control system while maintaining the closed-door state.
2Adaptability or versatility
If keys on a display board outside the refrigerator are used for adjustment, then the refrigerator can be controlled, but the control over specific areas inside the refrigerator is limited and the interaction method becomes monotonous
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the control functionality by placing a dedicated operation panel inside the refrigerator compartment. This panel is further segmented into distinct components: a display screen for showing information and control options, and separate control buttons for different functions. This segmentation allows the interface to be customized for specific compartment needs and provides targeted control over specific areas rather than global control only.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions the control interface from the external dimension (outside the refrigerator) to the internal dimension (inside the refrigerator compartment). By placing the operation panel within the compartment, the system adds a new spatial dimension for interaction, allowing users to control specific areas from within that space rather than only from the outside.
3Ease of operation
If a simple operation panel is provided inside the storage device, then the user interaction is simplified and enriched, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The operation panel is designed as a universal interface that consolidates multiple functions into a single device. The display screen can show various types of information (temperature, humidity, storage recommendations, etc.), and the control buttons can trigger different functions (temperature adjustment, lighting control, etc.). This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple separate controls while providing comprehensive interaction capabilities.
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AI summary
A human-machine interaction method for a storage device inside a refrigerator, and a refrigerator are provided. The storage device is arranged in a storage compartment of the refrigerator, and the storage device is provided with an operation panel. An operation surface of the operation panel is provided with a knob module having a display screen, and a touch-sensitive key module. The human-machine interaction method includes: acquiring a startup trigger signal of the operation panel; acquiring an operation instruction received by the knob module and/or the touch-sensitive key module; and making a response to the operation instruction according to a preset interaction solution, and driving the display screen to display a corresponding interface. A user can adjust the functions of the refrigerator through the knob module and the touch-sensitive key module simply and conveniently.