Beverage dispense valve controlled by wireless technology
US9212040B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13095
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems directed to dispensing fluids, such as beverages, using wireless technology are provided. Aspects relate to a container, such as a beverage cup, having a wireless transceiver configured to transmit and/or receive wireless signals to a second wireless transceiver associated with a dispenser. The wireless transceiver may be configured to transmit electronic signals indicative that the container is validated to receive a beverage and whether it is properly located to receive the beverage from a valve of the dispenser. Further aspects of the invention relate to a beverage dispensing system having a wireless transceiver. In one embodiment, the dispenser is configured to receive a return signal from a container indicative that the container is validated to receive a beverage and whether the container is properly located to receive a beverage from a valve of the dispenser.
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