Method and Apparatus for Automated Messaging in Beverage Containers
First Claim
1. An apparatus for generating an audio and/or visual signal or message when a container having an opening mechanism is opened comprising:
- an activation trigger coupled to the container to determine when the container has been opened, the trigger characterized by an electrical parameter which is dependent on the sealing status of the container;
an integrated circuit mounted on or within the container or opening mechanism and coupled to the activation trigger to measure the electrical parameter to determine the sealing status of the container and to generate the audio and/or visual signal or message when a determination is made that the container has been opened;
an acoustic transducer coupled to the integrated circuit; and
a battery coupled to the integrated circuit, where the integrated circuit, acoustic transducer and battery are combined into a laminated stacked assembly coupled to the container and coupled to the opening mechanism provided in or on the container.
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Abstract
An apparatus generates an audio and/or visual signal or message when a container having an opening mechanism is opened. An activation trigger is coupled to the container to determine when the container has been opened. An integrated circuit is mounted on or within the container or opening mechanism and coupled to the activation trigger to determine the sealing status of the container and to generate the audio and/or visual signal or message when a determination is made that the container has been opened. An output device is coupled to the integrated circuit for outputting a signal related to a status of container usage, a last opening of the container and/or scheduled next opening of the container.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus for generating an audio and/or visual signal or message when a container having an opening mechanism is opened comprising:
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an activation trigger coupled to the container to determine when the container has been opened, the trigger characterized by an electrical parameter which is dependent on the sealing status of the container; an integrated circuit mounted on or within the container or opening mechanism and coupled to the activation trigger to measure the electrical parameter to determine the sealing status of the container and to generate the audio and/or visual signal or message when a determination is made that the container has been opened; an acoustic transducer coupled to the integrated circuit; and a battery coupled to the integrated circuit, where the integrated circuit, acoustic transducer and battery are combined into a laminated stacked assembly coupled to the container and coupled to the opening mechanism provided in or on the container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus for generating an audio and/or visual signal or message when a container having an opening mechanism is opened comprising:
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an activation trigger coupled to the container to determine when the container has been opened; an integrated circuit mounted on or within the container or opening mechanism and coupled to the activation trigger to determine the sealing status of the container and to generate the audio and/or visual signal or message when a determination is made that the container has been opened; and an output device coupled to the integrated circuit for outputting a signal related to a status of container usage, a last opening of the container and/or scheduled next opening of the container. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of management of drug or medicament usage comprising:
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providing a container for holding or dispensing the drug or medicament, the container having an opening mechanism for selectively closing and opening the container; detecting a usage status of the container, including an opening or closing of the container, by means of a sensor included on or within the opening mechanism or container; communicating the detected usage status of the container from the sensor to an integrated circuit included on or within the opening mechanism or container; and automatically outputting a message to a user dependent on the detected usage status of the container and dependent on an intended usage of the drug or medicament by means of the integrated circuit and an output device included on or within the opening mechanism or container. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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