Contactless beverage dispensing methods
US12240745B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/0884
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of selecting and dispensing a custom beverage in a contactless manner using a mobile electronic device. The method includes launching a microsite on the mobile electronic device. The method further includes receiving a beverage selection via the microsite on the mobile electronic device, and receiving a selection of a volume of the custom beverage to be dispensed via the microsite. The method further includes generating a QR code via the microsite, wherein the QR code corresponds to the beverage selection and the volume selection and displaying the QR code on a display of the mobile electronic device such that when the QR code is read by a reader of a beverage dispenser, the selected beverage is dispensed in the selected volume based on the QR code.
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