Method for operating a drinks preparation machine, drinks preparation machine and method for operating an operating appliance
US11195364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F9/001
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for the operation of a drinks preparation machine, for producing a total product while using a portion package includes the following steps, which are carried out by the drinks preparation machine: a receiving step for receiving, by a communication unit, an activation command for activating a certain action in the drinks preparation machine, and authentication information; an examination step for examining, on the basis of the authentication information, whether the activation command originates from an operating appliance that is authorized for activating the certain action in the drinks preparation machine; and only in the case that the operating appliance is authorized for this. carrying out the action, particularly a production step for producing the total product.
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