Beverage preparation machine arranged to share capsule image and machine operation data
US10595668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/44
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus and method for sharing capsule image data and beverage preparation parameters, from one or more beverage preparation machines with a remote computer system via a network, such as the Internet, is disclosed. The remote computer system may process the capsule image data to determine characteristics of the capsule (e.g., a type of capsule, such as a brand, or beverage ingredients in the capsule), thereby relieving the beverage preparation from having to determine information about the capsule. The remote computer may track a user's consumption of capsules, may compare this value to the user's past capsule purchase history, and may determine if the user's supply of capsules is below a threshold value (e.g., below a week's worth of capsules).
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