Automated dispensing and assembly process for a food item
US11767213B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/0064
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for guiding the assembly of a food or beverage item including a number of components is disclosed. The system includes a starting point device having a controller. The starting point device is operable to receive the details of the food item, which includes the components required to create the food or beverage item. The controller is in communication with multiple dispensers and bins that each include one or more of the components and an indicator. The controller activates the indicators associated with each of the components of the food or beverage item either sequentially or simultaneously to indicate to the staff member all of the components that need to be added to the food or beverage item. As each component is added, the indicator is deactivated until all of the components have been added. Once the food or beverage item is created, the controller indicates that the next food or beverage item can be created.
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