Refrigerated Table with Integrated Electronic User Interface and Storage Compartment /Locker

Abstract

The present one embodiment relates to a table with an integrated refrigerated storage compartment positioned below the tabletop. The apparatus further includes a transparent LCD screen integrated into the tabletop, providing a view of the contents of the refrigerated storage compartment. Access mechanism controlled by an application (app) activates actuators and motors to open and close the storage compartment securely, which doubles as a locker. Additional features include a credit card reader for payment, a temperature control system for storing chilled beverages and perishable food items, interior lighting, and a secure locking mechanism. The tabletop is made of durable, easy-to-clean material and includes an alarm system activated by light and motion sensors. The apparatus also includes a user chamber for secure storage of food and beverages during user absence and a lock that can be opened by a user's credit card or other payment methods along with the app.

1 . A table comprising:
 a tabletop;   a refrigerated storage compartment positioned below the tabletop, the refrigerated storage compartment configured to store food, beverage, or item;   a display screen with one or more cameras on a transparent panel or window integrated into the tabletop, the display screen having a transparent panel or window providing a view of the contents of the refrigerated storage compartment; and   an access mechanism configured to allow a user to open and close the refrigerated storage compartment from above the tabletop while using app to control actuators and stepper motors to operate a mechanism to open and close the refrigerated storage compartment.   
     
     
         2 . The table of  claim 1 , further comprising a credit card reader integrated into the tabletop, the credit card reader configured to allow a user to pay for items accessed from the refrigerated storage compartment. 
     
     
         3 . The table of  claim 1 , wherein the access mechanism comprises a housing that can by using a app to control actuator and stepper motors to pulled up to access the refrigerated storage compartment and pushed back down to conceal the compartment. 
     
     
         4 . The table of  claim 1 , wherein the refrigerated storage compartment is configured to maintain a temperature suitable for storing chilled beverages and perishable food items and provide a secure place for food, drinks and belongings as a locker. 
     
     
         5 . The table of  claim 1 , wherein the lcd screen transparent panel or window is made of glass or a clear plastic material. 
     
     
         6 . The table of  claim 1 , further comprising lighting elements positioned within the refrigerated storage compartment to illuminate the contents. 
     
     
         7 . The table of  claim 1 , wherein the tabletop is made of a durable, easy-to-clean material. 
     
     
         8 . The table of  claim 1 , further comprising a locking mechanism to secure the refrigerated storage compartment when not in use and controllable with an application (appp). 
     
     
         9 . The table of claim, further comprising a credit card reader integrated into the tabletop, the credit card reader configured to allow a user to pay for items accessed from the refrigerated storage compartment before opening the compartment. 
     
     
         10 . The table of claim, further comprising a locking mechanism to secure the refrigerated storage compartment when not in use, the locking mechanism configured to be unlocked by a user's credit card or other payment method and by using an app with a membership. 
     
     
         11 . A method of accessing food and beverages from a table, the table comprising a tabletop, a refrigerated storage compartment positioned below the tabletop, a display screen a transparent panel or window integrated into the tabletop, the method comprising:
 visually inspecting the contents of the refrigerated storage compartment through the transparent panel or window; and a lcd screen selecting the desired food or beverage item from the refrigerated storage compartment; or   store items like a locker pulling up with the use of a app the access mechanism, such as a housing or drawer, to expose the refrigerated storage compartment;   retrieving the selected food or beverage item from the refrigerated storage compartment; and   pushing the access mechanism back down with the use of a app to conceal the refrigerated storage compartment.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising initiating a payment transaction using the credit card reader integrated into the table top. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising completing the payment transaction before accessing the refrigerated storage compartment. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising unlocking the refrigerated storage compartment using a payment method, a credit card, or a membership integrated with a lock. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising illuminating the contents of the refrigerated storage compartment using the lighting elements positioned within the compartment. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising Selecting the desired food or beverage item based and store own items on the visual inspection through the transparent panel or window on a display screen. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising maintaining the temperature of the refrigerated storage compartment at a level suitable for storing chilled beverages and perishable food items. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising securing the refrigerated storage compartment when not in use by engaging the locking mechanism. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising controlling actuators and steeper motors with a mobile app.