Fluid consumption monitoring system
US9380897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2001/0093
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An activity and volume sensing beverage container cap system for a beverage container including a cap that couples with the beverage container, a processor, a timer and at least one activity level sensor, such as an inclinometer, coupled with the processor. The activity level sensor detects container orientation. When the container is tilted, the timer measures an amount of time in an orientation. Based on the current and previous orientation and the amount of time the container is in different orientations, the processor determines an amount of time of activity of the user, and a level of activity of the user, such as number of steps or moves per time. The inclinometer is also used to determine the amount of volume dispensed from the container when tilted over a threshold indicative of drinking. Thus one inclinometer may be utilized as both to determine activity level and volume of fluid dispensed.
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