System and method for monitoring usage and status of a beverage-dispensing machine
First Claim
1. A monitoring system for monitoring usage and status of a beverage-dispensing machine, the system comprising:
- an input port configured to be coupled to the beverage-dispensing machine;
a monitoring unit connected to the input port, for receiving a monitor signal from the beverage-dispensing machine and generating an ingredient use and status signal;
a memory device connected to the monitoring unit, for storing the ingredient use signal to generate ingredient use and status data; and
a power source supplying power to the monitoring system.
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Abstract
The system and method for monitoring usage and status of a beverage-dispensing machine is provided. The system and method remotely monitors operating status and usage parameters of a beverage of a beverage-dispensing machine. The monitoring system includes an input port configured to be coupled to the beverage-dispensing machine, a monitoring unit connected to the input port, for receiving a monitor signal from the beverage-dispensing machine and generating an ingredient use and status signal, a memory device connected to the monitoring unit, for storing the ingredient use and status signal to generate ingredient use and status data, and a power source supplying power to the monitoring system. The method of monitoring usage of a beverage dispensed from a beverage-dispensing machine having a control unit is also provided. The method includes steps of coupling a monitoring unit the control unit, receiving a monitor signal from the control unit, generating an ingredient use and status signal, storing the ingredient use and status signal, and generating ingredient use and status data.
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27 Claims
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1. A monitoring system for monitoring usage and status of a beverage-dispensing machine, the system comprising:
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an input port configured to be coupled to the beverage-dispensing machine;
a monitoring unit connected to the input port, for receiving a monitor signal from the beverage-dispensing machine and generating an ingredient use and status signal;
a memory device connected to the monitoring unit, for storing the ingredient use signal to generate ingredient use and status data; and
a power source supplying power to the monitoring system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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13. A beverage-dispensing machine, comprising:
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a beverage-dispensing nozzle;
an ingredient supply connected to the nozzle;
a valve disposed between the nozzle and the ingredient supply;
a control unit coupled to the valve, for control opening and closing of the valve; and
a monitoring system including;
an input port configured to be coupled to the control unit;
a monitoring unit connected to the input port, for receiving a monitor signal from the control unit and generating an ingredient use and status signal;
a memory device connected to the monitoring unit, for storing the ingredient use and status signal to generate ingredient use and status data; and
a power source for supplying power to the monitoring system.
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21. A method of monitoring usage and status of a beverage-dispensing machine having a control unit, the method comprising the steps of:
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coupling a monitoring unit to the control unit;
receiving a monitor signal from the control unit;
generating an ingredient use and status signal from the monitor signal;
storing the ingredient use and status signal; and
generating ingredient use and status data from the ingredient use and status signal. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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