Beverage dispensing system
US8408255B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2001/0811
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A beverage dispensing system comprising a dispensing port for dispensing a beverage, a drip tray located below the dispensing port for collecting the beverage dispensed and an antenna located between the dispensing port and the drip tray is provided. The beverage dispensing system is RFID-enabled by configuring the antenna to receive signals from radio frequency identification (RFID) tag.
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