Beverage communication system
US7268698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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35Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F13/065
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A beverage system including a communication means (300) for communicating between a beverage dispensing module (32) and a base station (304). Each beverage-dispersing module (32) includes a controller (76), which is centralized for use with multiple modules (32) or dedicated to an individual module (32). The controller (76) collects information about the module (32) or modules. The controller (76) includes link (302), which connect the controller (76) to the base station (304). The base station (304) includes a means for displaying display (305) and can provide visual auditor or other information about numerous conditions.
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