Data logger for a post-mix beverage dispensing system
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1. In a beverage dispenser apparatus having a plurality of valve assemblies for dispensing respective flavors of beverages into containers of different sizes, a data logging system for sensing and storing information with respect to beverages dispensed from each respective valve assembly, the improvement comprising:
- (a) means for sensing the opening and closing of each valve assembly, a beverage dispensing cycle beng initiated when a valve assembly is opened and terminated when a valve assembly is closed, said means for sensing generating data signals indicating the opening and closing of each valve assembly;
(b) controller means including,1. clock means for continuously generating time of day signals, and2. means for receiving and storing said data signals and said time of day signals; and
(c) processor means for determining from the stored data and time of day signals, the volume of beverage dispensed for each respective valve assembly for a selected period during a day or days.
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Abstract
A data logger for a post-mix beverage dispensing system in a fast food restaurant includes a data logger control box and drink counting software for operating a microprocessor coupled to the logger control box. The microprocessor can determine the number and size of drinks sold in the restaurant for selected periods during a day or days.
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1. In a beverage dispenser apparatus having a plurality of valve assemblies for dispensing respective flavors of beverages into containers of different sizes, a data logging system for sensing and storing information with respect to beverages dispensed from each respective valve assembly, the improvement comprising:
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(a) means for sensing the opening and closing of each valve assembly, a beverage dispensing cycle beng initiated when a valve assembly is opened and terminated when a valve assembly is closed, said means for sensing generating data signals indicating the opening and closing of each valve assembly; (b) controller means including, 1. clock means for continuously generating time of day signals, and 2. means for receiving and storing said data signals and said time of day signals; and (c) processor means for determining from the stored data and time of day signals, the volume of beverage dispensed for each respective valve assembly for a selected period during a day or days. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. For use in a beverage dispenser apparatus having a plurality of valve assemblies for dispensing respective flavors of beverages into containers of different sizes, a data logging method for sensing and storing information with respect to beverages dispensed from each respective valve assembly, the improvement comprising the steps of:
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(a) sensing the opening and closing of each valve assembly, a beverage dispensing cycle being initiated when a valve assembly is opened and terminated when a valve assembly is closed, said sensing generating data signals indicating the opening and closing of each valve assembly; (b) continuously generating time of day signals; (c) receiving and storing said data signals and said time of day signals; and (d) determining from the stored data and time of day signals, the volume of beverage dispensed for each respective valve assembly for a selected period during a day or days. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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