Smart Container
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1. A method for coupling at least one electronic component to a smart container, said method comprising coupling at least one of:
- a fluid level indicator transducer to the smart container for determining a level of fluid in the smart container; and
a hollow casing to the smart container for storing at least one cigarette therein.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for coupling at least one electronic component to a smart container is disclosed. A fluid level indicator transducer coupled to the smart container for determining a level of fluid in the smart container and a hollow casing coupled to the smart container for storing at least one cigarette therein are also disclosed.
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25 Claims
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1. A method for coupling at least one electronic component to a smart container, said method comprising coupling at least one of:
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a fluid level indicator transducer to the smart container for determining a level of fluid in the smart container; and a hollow casing to the smart container for storing at least one cigarette therein. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A smart container, said smart container comprising:
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a base portion; a sidewall integrally formed with and extending upwardly from said base portion, said sidewall surrounding an inner cavity and having an upper edge defining an opening into the inner cavity; and wherein one of an inner base portion and an inner sidewall of said smart container is configured to be coupled to at least one of an electrically powered heating element and an infrared heater, said at least one of an electrically powered heating element and an infrared heater configured to heat fluid content in said smart container. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A smart container, said smart container comprising:
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a base portion; a sidewall integrally formed with and extending upwardly from said base portion, said sidewall surrounding an inner cavity and having an upper edge defining an opening into the inner cavity; and wherein one of an outer base portion, an outer sidewall, and a handle of said smart container is configured to be coupled to one of an electrical resistance coil and a flame burner.
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