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公开(公告)号：US20110048056A1
公开(公告)日：2011-03-03
申请号：US12550774
申请日：2009-08-31
申请人： FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH , KEVIN M. CHASE , BRIAN P. JANKE , SHREECHARAN KANCHANAVALLY , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE
发明人： FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH , KEVIN M. CHASE , BRIAN P. JANKE , SHREECHARAN KANCHANAVALLY , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE
CPC分类号： F25D29/006 , F25C5/22 , F25D23/126 , F25D2700/04
摘要： A safety system for an ice and liquid dispenser of a refrigerator is used to sense the presence of human skin in a dispensing well. The safety system includes a digital image capture device focused on a dispenser well for capturing images of objects, such as hands, in the dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device. The digital image analyzer evaluates the digital images captured by the digital image capture device to determine if human skin color is detected in the image of the object in the dispensing well. If human skin color is detected, thus indicating a hand in the dispensing area, any dispensing operation will be prevented and an alert will be provided.
摘要翻译： 使用冰箱的冰和液体分配器的安全系统来感测分配井中人皮肤的存在。 安全系统包括聚焦在分配器井上的数字图像捕获装置，用于在分配器井中捕获诸如手的物体的图像，以及可操作地耦合到数字图像捕获装置的数字图像分析器。 数字图像分析器评估由数字图像捕获装置拍摄的数字图像，以确定在分配井中的物体的图像中是否检测到人类皮肤颜色。 如果检测到人皮肤颜色，从而指示分配区域中的手，则将防止任何分配操作，并且将提供警报。
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公开(公告)号：US20130008556A1
公开(公告)日：2013-01-10
申请号：US13613619
申请日：2012-09-13
申请人： FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH , KEVIN M. CHASE , BRIAN P. JANKE , SHREECHARAN KANCHANAVALLY , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE
发明人： FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH , KEVIN M. CHASE , BRIAN P. JANKE , SHREECHARAN KANCHANAVALLY , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE
IPC分类号： B65B1/30
CPC分类号： B67D1/1238 , B67D1/0888 , B67D1/1243 , F25D23/126 , F25D2700/06
摘要： A select-fill dispensing system and method for a dispenser assembly utilizes a camera to sense a desired fill level based on the location of a user's finger with respect to a container. In use, a consumer places his or her finger along a container to indicate the desired fill level of the container. Image data from the camera is transmitted to a controller and processed for distortion correction, edge based image segmentation and morphological operations are carried out to remove background noise. The processed image data is utilized to detect the presence of the container, as well as the shape of the container, the position of the container opening, and the top and bottom points of the container. The controller provides a means for controlling the dispensing operation, including a fill rate, based on the desired fill level and the shape of the container.
摘要翻译： 用于分配器组件的选择填充分配系统和方法利用相机基于用户的手指相对于容器的位置来感测期望的填充水平。 在使用中，消费者将他或她的手指沿容器放置以指示容器的期望的填充水平。 来自相机的图像数据被发送到控制器并进行畸变校正，进行基于边缘的图像分割和形态操作以去除背景噪声。 处理后的图像数据用于检测容器的存在以及容器的形状，容器开口的位置以及容器的顶点和底点。 控制器提供了一种用于基于期望的填充水平和容器的形状来控制分配操作的装置，包括填充率。
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公开(公告)号：US20110214441A1
公开(公告)日：2011-09-08
申请号：US12718192
申请日：2010-03-05
申请人： FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH , KEVIN M. CHASE , BRIAN P. JANKE , SHREECHARAN KANCHANAVALLY , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE
发明人： FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH , KEVIN M. CHASE , BRIAN P. JANKE , SHREECHARAN KANCHANAVALLY , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE
CPC分类号： B67D1/1238 , B67D1/0888 , B67D1/1243 , F25D23/126 , F25D2700/06
摘要： A select-fill dispensing system and method for a dispenser assembly utilizes a camera to sense a desired fill level based on the location of a user's finger with respect to a container. In use, a consumer places his or her finger along a container to indicate the desired fill level of the container. Image data from the camera is transmitted to a controller and processed for distortion correction, edge based image segmentation and morphological operations are carried out to remove background noise. The processed image data is utilized to detect the presence of the container, as well as the shape of the container, the position of the container opening, and the top and bottom points of the container. The controller provides a means for controlling the dispensing operation, including a fill rate, based on the desired fill level and the shape of the container.
摘要翻译： 用于分配器组件的选择填充分配系统和方法利用相机基于用户的手指相对于容器的位置来感测期望的填充水平。 在使用中，消费者将他或她的手指沿容器放置以指示容器的期望的填充水平。 来自相机的图像数据被发送到控制器并进行畸变校正，进行基于边缘的图像分割和形态操作以去除背景噪声。 处理后的图像数据用于检测容器的存在以及容器的形状，容器开口的位置以及容器的顶点和底点。 控制器提供了一种用于基于期望的填充水平和容器的形状来控制分配操作的装置，包括填充率。
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公开(公告)号：US20120138629A1
公开(公告)日：2012-06-07
申请号：US13371688
申请日：2012-02-13
申请人： FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH , KEVIN M. CHASE , BRIAN P. JANKE , SHREECHARAN KANCHANAVALLY , JAMES KERNER
发明人： FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH , KEVIN M. CHASE , BRIAN P. JANKE , SHREECHARAN KANCHANAVALLY , JAMES KERNER
IPC分类号： B67D7/14
CPC分类号： B67D1/1236 , B67D1/0858 , B67D1/0878 , B67D1/0888 , B67D1/1238 , B67D1/124 , F25C5/22 , F25C2400/10 , F25D23/126 , F25D2700/06 , G07F13/06 , G07F13/065
摘要： A dispensing system includes one or more digital image capture devices for capturing images in a dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device(s) for analyzing the images for use in regulating a dispensing operation. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images captured by the digital image capture device(s) to determine various characteristics of a container placed in the dispensing well, such as the height and position of the container.
摘要翻译： 分配系统包括用于在分配器井中捕获图像的一个或多个数字图像捕获装置和可操作地耦合到数字图像捕获装置的数字图像分析器，用于分析用于调节分配操作的图像。 数字图像分析仪评估由数字图像捕获装置捕获的数字图像，以确定放置在分配井中的容器的各种特性，例如容器的高度和位置。
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公开(公告)号：US20100046793A1
公开(公告)日：2010-02-25
申请号：US12550893
申请日：2009-08-31
CPC分类号： F25C5/187 , F25C2400/10 , F25C2600/04 , F25C2700/02 , G01F23/292
摘要： A refrigerator includes a sensing system for detecting quality of ice cubes in an ice cube storage bin. The system includes a digital image capture device coupled to a digital image analyzing system which captures digital images of the ice cube storage bin intermittently. The digital images are processed to determine a centroid of the ice mass within the bin, and the centroid is analyzed to determine whether it is located outside a predetermined acceptable boundary. A centroid outside of the acceptable range indicates an ice clumping situation. Additionally, the digital images are analyzed to determine whether ice cubes are smaller than a predetermined minimal acceptable size in order to detect stale ice. The level of ice in the bin can also be determined from the images. Notifications for clumping, stale and/or low level ice are sent to a user interface.
摘要翻译： 冰箱包括用于检测冰块存储箱中的冰块质量的感测系统。 该系统包括耦合到数字图像分析系统的数字图像捕获装置，其间歇地捕获冰块存储箱的数字图像。 处理数字图像以确定仓内的冰块的质心，并分析质心以确定其是否位于预定的可接受边界之外。 超出可接受范围的重心表示冰块状况。 此外，分析数字图像以确定冰块是否小于预定的最小可接受尺寸，以便检测陈旧的冰。 也可以从图像中确定仓中的冰水平。 用于结块，陈旧和/或低级冰的通知被发送到用户界面。
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公开(公告)号：US20100155415A1
公开(公告)日：2010-06-24
申请号：US12718174
申请日：2010-03-05
CPC分类号： B67D7/302 , B67D1/001 , B67D1/0888 , B67D1/1238 , B67D3/0003 , B67D3/0009 , B67D7/30 , F25C5/22 , F25D23/126 , F25D29/00 , F25D31/002 , F25D2400/06 , F25D2400/361
摘要： A refrigerator includes a dispenser having a dispenser well, a control for regulating a product dispensing operation, and a select fill sensor system for automatically initiating and terminating the dispensing operation. An optical sensing system includes a camera within the dispenser well in communication with a controller for sensing the fill rate of a container within the dispenser well. The dispensing rate of product is adjusted depending on the product fill rate of the container such that optimum fill rates are obtained without overflow or spilling events. In this manner, a hands-free dispenser is provided that can be utilized regardless of the shape or size of container utilized.
摘要翻译： 冰箱包括具有分配器井的分配器，用于调节产品分配操作的控制器以及用于自动启动和终止分配操作的选择填充传感器系统。 光学感测系统包括在分配器内的与控制器通信的相机，用于感测分配器井内的容器的填充率。 产品的分配速度根据容器的产品填充率进行调节，从而获得最佳填充率，而不会溢出或溢出事件。 以这种方式，提供了可以利用的免提分配器，而不管所使用的容器的形状或尺寸如何。
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公开(公告)号：US20090314801A1
公开(公告)日：2009-12-24
申请号：US12550831
申请日：2009-08-31
IPC分类号： B67D5/08
CPC分类号： B67D1/0858 , B67D1/0888 , B67D1/1236 , B67D1/124 , F25D23/126 , F25D2700/06 , G07F13/06
摘要： A dispensing system includes a digital image capture device focused on a dispenser well for capturing images of containers in the dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images of containers captured by the digital image capture device to determine physical parameters of each container placed in the dispensing well. An actual dispensing operation is automatically regulated based on characteristics of the container.
摘要翻译： 分配系统包括聚焦在分配器井上的用于捕获分配器井中的容器的图像的数字图像捕获装置和可操作地耦合到数字图像捕获装置的数字图像分析器。 数字图像分析仪评估由数字图像捕获装置捕获的容器的数字图像，以确定放置在分配井中的每个容器的物理参数。 基于容器的特性自动调节实际的分配操作。
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公开(公告)号：US20090314016A1
公开(公告)日：2009-12-24
申请号：US12550722
申请日：2009-08-31
CPC分类号： F25C5/187 , F25C2400/10
摘要： A refrigerator includes a sensing system for detecting multiple physical characteristics of ice cubes in an ice cube storage bin. The system includes a digital image capture device coupled to a digital image analyzing system which captures digital images of the ice cube storage bin intermittently and compares the images to detect the presence of ice clumps. In addition, the digital image analyzing system evaluates the edges, ice size and/or image intensity of the ice cubes in the images in order to determine the presence of stale ice. An algorithm is utilized to estimate the volume of ice within the bin based on the number of pixels in an ice bin image, the number of pixels of the ice within the bin, and a known volume of the ice bin. Notifications for clumped ice, stale ice and ice volume within the bin are sent to a user interface.
摘要翻译： 冰箱包括用于检测冰块存储箱中的冰块的多个物理特性的感测系统。 该系统包括耦合到数字图像分析系统的数字图像捕获设备，其间歇地捕获冰块存储箱的数字图像，并比较图像以检测冰块的存在。 此外，数字图像分析系统评估图像中的冰块的边缘，冰尺寸和/或图像强度，以便确定陈旧的冰的存在。 基于冰箱图像中的像素数，箱体内的冰的像素数量以及冰箱的已知体积，利用算法来估计箱内的冰量。 垃圾桶内的冰块，陈冰和冰量的通知被发送到用户界面。
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公开(公告)号：US20120324919A1
公开(公告)日：2012-12-27
申请号：US13166125
申请日：2011-06-22
申请人： ANDERSON BORTOLETTO , KEVIN M. CHASE , TONY L. KOENIGSKNECHT , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE , MATTHEW E. YOUNG
发明人： ANDERSON BORTOLETTO , KEVIN M. CHASE , TONY L. KOENIGSKNECHT , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE , MATTHEW E. YOUNG
CPC分类号： F25C1/20 , F25C1/10 , F25C1/24 , F25C2305/022 , F25C2700/12
摘要： A clear ice making system and method utilizes an ice forming tray pivotally connected to opposing side walls of an icemaker housing. Ice forming fingers of a dedicated evaporator extend into fluid within the ice forming tray, and are cooled by communication with the refrigerant circulating system of the refrigerator. A motor oscillates the ice forming tray about a longitudinal axis at a frequency of about 0.4-0.6 hertz as fluid channels freezes on the ice forming fingers over time, forming clear ice pieces. During an ice dispensing event, the motor pivots the ice making tray about the longitudinal axis such that fluid remaining within the ice making tray drains into a fluid reservoir below. The ice forming fingers are then heated to release the clear ice pieces for transfer from the fresh food compartment to the freezer compartment of the refrigerator.
摘要翻译： 透明的制冰系统和方法利用可枢转地连接到制冰机壳体的相对侧壁的制冰托盘。 专用蒸发器的成冰指状物延伸到冰形托盘内的流体中，并通过与冰箱的制冷剂循环系统的连通来冷却。 随着流体通道在冰上形成手指随时间的冻结，形成清晰的冰块，电机以约0.4-0.6赫兹的频率围绕纵向轴线摆动冰块托盘。 在冰分配事件期间，马达围绕纵向轴线枢转制冰托盘，使得残留在制冰塔内的流体排入下面的流体储存器中。 然后加热形成冰的指状物以释放透明的冰块，以从新鲜食物室转移到冰箱的冷冻室。
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公开(公告)号：US20090183796A1
公开(公告)日：2009-07-23
申请号：US12017118
申请日：2008-01-21
申请人： KEVIN M. CHASE , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE , JONATHAN C. VALENTINE , PETER J. RICHMOND , RANDELL L. JEFFERY , MARTIN P. WINIK , TONY L. KOENIGSKNECHT
发明人： KEVIN M. CHASE , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE , JONATHAN C. VALENTINE , PETER J. RICHMOND , RANDELL L. JEFFERY , MARTIN P. WINIK , TONY L. KOENIGSKNECHT
CPC分类号： F25D23/126 , B67D1/001 , B67D1/0888 , B67D1/1238 , F25C5/22 , F25D27/005 , F25D2400/06 , F25D2400/361
摘要： A refrigerator includes a dispenser having a dispenser well, a control for regulating a product dispensing operation, and a select fill sensor system for automatically initiating and terminating the dispensing operation. The sensor system includes a touch sensor mounted in the dispenser well and configured to sense the selection of a desired product level. A feedback array indicates the product level selected and tracks the product level within a container during the dispensing operation. The control automatically initiates a product dispensing operation based on the selection of a product level and the presence of the container in the dispenser well, and automatically terminates the dispensing operation when the product level in the container reaches the selected product level. In this manner, a hands-free dispenser is provided that can be utilized regardless of the shape or size of container utilized.
摘要翻译： 冰箱包括具有分配器井的分配器，用于调节产品分配操作的控制器以及用于自动启动和终止分配操作的选择填充传感器系统。 传感器系统包括安装在分配器中的触摸传感器，并且被配置为感测期望产品水平的选择。 反馈阵列指示所选择的产品级别，并在分配操作期间跟踪容器内的产品级别。 控制器基于产品级别的选择和容器在分配器中的存在而自动启动产品分配操作，并且当容器中的产品水平达到所选产品水平时，自动终止分配操作。 以这种方式，提供了可以利用的免提分配器，而不管所使用的容器的形状或尺寸如何。
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