Internet refrigerator

The new Internet home appliance line by LGE uses refrigerator as the gateway and other products can be connected to the Internet via PLC (Power Line Communication). With PLC, communication is possible through a standard power line without separate connections. The Internet refrigerator has embedded devices such as a computer and a liquid-crystal display (LCD) to provide Web-based information useful to daily life. Refrigerators are always turned on, so Internet capabilities can be immediately operative …

…of the LCD enables video messages and digital still photos to be created, exchanged and printed out. Refrigerators are always turned on, so Internet capabilities can be immediately operative without a start-up procedure whenever a user wants information from the Internet. "The Internet refrigerator does more than just chill food and dispense ice cubes," said Kang. "Consumers can use the Internet refrigerator as a TV, radio, Web appliance, videophone, bulletin board, calendar and digital camera."