Object recognition system for an appliance and method for managing household inventory of consumables
US12136062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2700/08
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A refrigerating appliance includes a cabinet having an inner liner that defines at least one aperture for accessing a refrigerating compartment. A door is operably coupled to the cabinet and is operable between open and closed positions. A plurality of storage surfaces is positioned within the refrigerating compartment. Each storage surface is adapted to receive at least one temporarily stored item. A scanning apparatus is adapted to record data related to the storage surfaces and the at least one temporarily stored item. The scanning apparatus conducts first and second data capturing phases. The secondary data recorded during the second data capturing phase is compared against previous data recorded during the first data capturing phase to create a current inventory manifest. The current inventory manifest is compared with a set of predetermined parameters related to the at least one temporarily stored item to selectively provide an output.
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