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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 15, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 09, 2004
Young Hoon Roh, Seoul, KR;
Ik Kyu Lee, Changwon-si, KR;
Sang Mahn Kim, Gunpo-si, KR;
LG Electronics Inc., Seoul, KR;
Abstract
A networking system for a refrigerator is provided. The networking system includes a main controller for the refrigerator coupled to a first terminal provided on a body portion of the refrigerator, and a second terminal provided on the refrigerator door. The second terminal allows information related to the refrigerator to be input and received, and allows for wireless data exchange between the main controller and the first terminal such that the second terminal to be separated from the refrigerator and still perform such a data exchange. The use of a main controller and first and second terminals allows for increased levels of data storage, and easy access to various types of information.