Patent ID: 6927871
Filing Date: 2005-08-09
Classification: F25B,F25D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus enabling interaction with a network computer system, the apparatus including: an appliance for storing and cooling produce for use by an appliance user; and a printer device integrated into said appliance, the printer device being operatively interconnectable with said network computer system, the printer device including a printer module operable to print at least one form including a plurality of interactive elements, the form being delivered from said network computer system, and the printer device being configured to receive indicating data from a sensing device operated by an appliance user, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to one of the interactive elements, generating the indicating data by sensing coded data associated with the interactive element, the indicating data being indicative of an identity of the form and the interactive element, and wherein the appliance includes an upper storage compartment and a lower storage compartment, each storage compartment accessible by way of a hinged door, the printer module provided in the door of the upper storage compartment, and the door of said lower storage compartment providing a collector arranged to receive a printed document exiting from said printer module when both said doors are in a closed position.