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Method, control unit for a device, and device provided with a control unit

  • US 9,299,208 B2
  • Filed: 04/11/2012
  • Issued: 03/29/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/16/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An automatic device for preparing a beverage, the automatic device comprising:

  • a preparation unit;

    a control unit having a user input enabling a user to choose from a plurality of formulations a formulation for the beverage to be prepared, and an operating unit to control a preparation unit;

    wherein the user input comprises an image input for visually observing the user and for generating image signals which are representative of the visual observation;

    wherein the operating unit generates control signals for the preparation unit of the automatic device as a reaction to the image signals, wherein from the generated image signals an extent of movement of the user is determined and wherein the operating unit only prompts the preparation unit of the automatic device to prepare a beverage based on determining that a center of gravity of the user moves at least a minimum amount.

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