Beverage maker interface
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1. A beverage preparation system for preparing a beverage comprising:
- a beverage preparation apparatus for producing a beverage;
the beverage preparation apparatus including a controller for controlling production of a beverage by the beverage preparation apparatus;
a storage device for carrying transferable information relating to at least one of beverage preparation parameter information, non-beverage information and beverage information;
the storage device being separate from the beverage preparation apparatus;
a communication device for receiving the transferable information from the storage device;
the communication device being coupled to the controller;
the communication device transmitting the transferable information from the storage device to the controller.
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a system and method of use for storing and communicating information such as beverage preparation parameters including but not limited to beverage recipes, advertisements or operator information. The present disclosure provides a system which stores the information, communicates the information, and when appropriate, displays the information. The present disclosure also includes a method of using the described system. This disclosure provides a storage device which provides beverage brewing parameters used in beverage preparation.
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48 Claims
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1. A beverage preparation system for preparing a beverage comprising:
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a beverage preparation apparatus for producing a beverage; the beverage preparation apparatus including a controller for controlling production of a beverage by the beverage preparation apparatus; a storage device for carrying transferable information relating to at least one of beverage preparation parameter information, non-beverage information and beverage information; the storage device being separate from the beverage preparation apparatus; a communication device for receiving the transferable information from the storage device; the communication device being coupled to the controller; the communication device transmitting the transferable information from the storage device to the controller. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 31, 45, 46, 47, 48)
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25. A method of producing a beverage comprising the steps of:
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providing a funnel having a definable selector for setting an indication of preparation parameters thereon; introducing a quantity of beverage making substance into the funnel; providing a beverage maker having at least one sensor for sensing the selector, the selector and the at least one sensor being in communication with each other when the funnel is positioned proximate to the beverage maker; defining preparation parameters on the selector; positioning the funnel proximate to the beverage maker; the at least one sensor sensing the preparation parameters; dispensing preparation liquid into the funnel for combination with the beverage making substance in the funnel based on the preparation parameters; and producing a beverage. - View Dependent Claims (26)
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27. A method of producing a beverage comprising the steps of:
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providing a funnel having a memory device therein, the memory device having information regarding preparation parameters for producing a beverage therein; providing a beverage maker having means for reading the memory device of the funnel; providing the beverage maker with a component for controllably delivering a preparation liquid to the funnel; providing a brewing substance in the funnel for producing a beverage; positioning the funnel proximate to the beverage maker and the means for reading the memory device such that the preparation parameters for producing a beverage are transmitted to the beverage maker; and combining the brewing substance with preparation liquid in the funnel based on the preparation parameters to produce a beverage.
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28. A beverage brewer and brew funnel combination comprising:
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the brewer comprising a housing and at least one sensor carried on the housing; and the brew funnel comprising a body and a definable selector for setting an indication of preparation parameters thereon, the at least one sensor and the definable selector being in wireless communication with each other when the brew funnel is positioned proximate to the brewer.
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29. A beverage maker and a funnel combination comprising:
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the funnel comprising a body and a memory device therein, the memory device having information regarding preparation parameters for producing a beverage therein; and the beverage maker comprising a housing and means for reading the memory device of the funnel, the means for reading and the memory device capable of being in communication with each other such that information regarding the preparation parameters for producing a beverage is transmitted to the beverage maker.
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32. A method of producing a beverage comprising the steps of:
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providing a funnel having a memory device thereon; providing a dispenser having a user interface and means for storing and transmitting information; selecting preparation parameters using the user interface; mounting the funnel on the dispenser; transmitting information regarding the preparation parameters from the means in the dispenser to the memory device in the funnel; dispensing a brewing substance into the funnel; and dispensing a preparation liquid into the funnel to produce a beverage. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A method of producing a beverage comprising the steps of:
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providing a funnel having a memory device thereon; providing a dispenser having a user interface and means for storing and transmitting information; selecting a desired recipe for producing a beverage by using the user interface; mounting the funnel on the dispenser; transmitting information regarding the recipe from the means in the dispenser to the memory device in the funnel; dispensing a brewing substance into the funnel; removing the funnel from the dispenser; providing a beverage maker having means for reading the memory device of the funnel; mounting the funnel on the beverage maker, the beverage maker means reading the memory device such that information regarding the recipe for producing a beverage is transmitted to the beverage maker; and producing a beverage. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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