Refrigerator with wireless communication function

Abstract

The present invention discloses a refrigerator with a wireless communication function which can receive data and information by a wireless signal. The refrigerator with the wireless communication function includes a reception module ( 20 ) mounted at one side of the refrigerator, for receiving a wireless signal, and a display ( 14 ) means for displaying an image and sound according to the received wireless signal.

1 . A refrigerator with a wireless communication fraction, comprising:
 a reception module mounted at one side of the refrigerator, for receiving a wireless signal; and   a display means for displaying an image and sound according to the received wireless signal.   
   
   
       2 . The refrigerator with the wireless communication junction of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless signal comprises at least one of multimedia data, a playback signal and a TV signal. 
   
   
       3 . The refrigerator with the wireless communication function of  claim 2 , comprising a means for playing back or converting the multimedia data into the image and sound. 
   
   
       4 . The refrigerator with the wireless communication function of  claim 1  comprising a reception selection means for deciding reception of the wireless signal. 
   
   
       5 . A refrigerator with a wireless communication function, comprising:
 a reception module for wirelessly receiving multimedia data through a communication network; and   a selection means for deciding reception of the multimedia data using the reception module.   
   
   
       6 . The refrigerator with the wireless communication function of  claim 5 , wherein the selection means comprises an input unit for receiving the reception decision of the multimedia data from the user. 
   
   
       7 . The refrigerator with the wireless communication function of  claim 5 , further comprising a storing means for storing the multimedia data received by the reception module. 
   
   
       8 . The refrigerator with the wireless communication function of  claim 5 , further comprising a display means for displaying the multimedia data as a menu screen. 
   
   
       9 . A refrigerator with a wireless communication function, comprising:
 the refrigerator; and   a reception module mounted at one side of the refrigerator, for receiving a playback signal from an external multimedia apparatus by wireless communication.   
   
   
       10 . The refrigerator with the wireless communication function of  claim 9 , wherein the reception module is installed on the top surface of the refrigerator. 
   
   
       11 . The refrigerator with the wireless communication Sanction of  claim 10 , wherein the reception module is installed on a hinge cover installed at a connection portion between a refrigerator door and a top surface of a refrigerator main body, for hinge-coupling the refrigerator door to the refrigerator main body. 
   
   
       12 . The refrigerator with the wireless communication junction of  claim 10 , wherein the reception module is installed at an installation portion of a control box on the top surface of the refrigerator. 
   
   
       13 . The refrigerator with the wireless communication function of  claim 9 , wherein the reception module comprises an antenna, and the antenna is installed on the front surface of the refrigerator. 
   
   
       14 . The refrigerator with the wireless communication function of  claim 13 , wherein the antenna of the reception module is built in a handle installed on the refrigerator door. 
   
   
       15 . The refrigerator with the wireless communication function of  claim 9 , further comprising a multimedia player installed on the refrigerator, for outputting a playback signal received by the reception module. 
   
   
       16 . A refrigerator with a wireless communication function, comprising:
 a TV reception device built in the refrigerator, for receiving and reproducing a TV signal; a signal transfer means for transferring information of multimedia data and playback data between an external apparatus and the TV reception device;   a selection means for selecting one of reproduction of the TV signal and playback of the multimedia data; and an output means for outputting one of reproduction of the TV signal and playback of the multimedia data from the TV reception device according to selection of the selection means.   
   
   
       17 . The refrigerator with the wireless communication function of  claim 16 , wherein the signal transfer means makes the TV reception device recognize connection of the external apparatus, and transfers a control command of the TV reception device to the external apparatus. 
   
   
       18 . The refrigerator with the wireless communication function of  claim 16 , wherein the signal transfer means transfers the playback data obtained by converting the multimedia data by a Codec from the external apparatus to the TV reception device according to the control command of the TV reception device. 
   
   
       19 . The refrigerator with the wireless communication function of  claim 18 , wherein the external apparatus is detachably installed in the TV reception device through the signal transfer means.