Generally described, one or more aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods, systems, and devices related to a shaker cup and serving cup assembly including a shaker cup, a first serving cup of a first size and a second serving cup of a second size. The shaker cup having a body defining a first interior, a rim defining an opening, a first ridge of a first ridge diameter positioned below the rim, and a second ridge of a second ridge diameter positioned below the first ridge, The first ridge diameter is larger than the second ridge diameter. The first ridge of the shaker cup is configured to receive the first serving cup, and the second ridge of the shaker cup is configured to receive the second serving cup.
(1) Business administration; business management assistance; business management; commercial assistance relating to franchising; marketing assistance relating to franchising; assistance in the management of franchised businesses; business advice relating to restaurant franchising; retail store services for coffee; retail store services for teas; retail store services for foodstuffs; retail services relating to bakery products; retail store services for non-alcoholic beverages; retail store services for beverage makers; retail store services for tableware; retail store services for drinking vessels; retail store services for kitchen utensils and containers; retail store services for bags; retail store services for jewelry; retail store services for clothing; retail store services for headgear; retail store services for toys; retail store services for games; retail services provided by gift shops; retail store services for collectibles; wholesale distributorship services for food and beverages; wholesale distributorship services for syrups for beverages; wholesale services for coffee; wholesale services for teas; wholesale distributorship services for drinking vessels; wholesale distributorship services for restaurant supplies; wholesale distributorship services for foodservice products and supplies; online retail store services for coffee; online retail store services for teas; online retail store services for foodstuffs; online retail services relating to bakery products; online retail store services for non-alcoholic beverages; online retail store services for beverage makers; online retail store services for tableware; online retail store services for drinking vessels; online retail store services for kitchen utensils and containers; online retail store services for bags; online retail store services for jewelry; online retail store services for clothing; online retail store services for headgear; online retail store services for toys; online retail store services for games; online retail services provided by gift shops; online retail store services for collectibles; online retail store services featuring digital goods, namely, food and beverage for use in online virtual worlds; retail services relating to downloadable digital files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]; provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of digital properties authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); online ordering services in the field of restaurant take-out and delivery; administration of consumer loyalty programs;
(2) Restaurant services; cafe services; cafeteria services; snack-bar services; coffee bar services; tea bar services; carry-out food and drink services; self-service restaurant services; bar services; food and drink catering; preparation of food and beverages; restaurants featuring home delivery;
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STARBUCKS COFFEE (Stylized Block Letters in color)
(1) Business administration; business management assistance; business management; commercial assistance relating to franchising; marketing assistance relating to franchising; assistance in the management of franchised businesses; business advice relating to restaurant franchising; retail store services for coffee; retail store services for teas; retail store services for foodstuffs; retail services relating to bakery products; retail store services for non-alcoholic beverages; retail store services for beverage makers; retail store services for tableware; retail store services for drinking vessels; retail store services for kitchen utensils and containers; retail store services for bags; retail store services for jewelry; retail store services for clothing; retail store services for headgear; retail store services for toys; retail store services for games; retail services provided by gift shops; retail store services for collectibles; wholesale distributorship services for food and beverages; wholesale distributorship services for syrups for beverages; wholesale services for coffee; wholesale services for teas; wholesale distributorship services for drinking vessels; wholesale distributorship services for restaurant supplies; wholesale distributorship services for foodservice products and supplies; online retail store services for coffee; online retail store services for teas; online retail store services for foodstuffs; online retail services relating to bakery products; online retail store services for non-alcoholic beverages; online retail store services for beverage makers; online retail store services for tableware; online retail store services for drinking vessels; online retail store services for kitchen utensils and containers; online retail store services for bags; online retail store services for jewelry; online retail store services for clothing; online retail store services for headgear; online retail store services for toys; online retail store services for games; online retail services provided by gift shops; online retail store services for collectibles; online retail store services featuring digital goods, namely, food and beverage for use in online virtual worlds; retail services relating to downloadable digital files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]; provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of digital properties authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); online ordering services in the field of restaurant take-out and delivery; administration of consumer loyalty programs
(2) Restaurant services; cafe services; cafeteria services; snack-bar services; coffee bar services; tea bar services; carry-out food and drink services; self-service restaurant services; bar services; food and drink catering; preparation of food and beverages; restaurants featuring home delivery
A food package may include a plurality of perforations. The plurality of perforations can be sized, shaped, and/or positioned on the food package so the food package is configured to maintain a temperature of foodstuff in the food package above a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period of time. The plurality of perforations can be sized and/or shaped so the foodstuff loses less than a predetermined weight after the predetermined period of time.
B65D 30/08 - Sacks, bags or like containers characterised by the material used with laminated or multiple walls in spaced face-to-face relationship, e.g. double walls
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
A method of preparing an extract can include loading extraction material into an extraction cell or a capsule extraction cell having a first portion and a second portion with ground coffee having a particle size between 200 μm to 400 μm. The method can further include introducing a flow of extraction medium through the first portion of the extraction cell. The method can include, within less than 75 seconds, 3 minutes, or 30 minutes of introducing a portion of the flow of extraction medium into the extraction cell, withdrawing from a filter at the second portion of the extraction cell, extract that has been extracted from the extraction material by the portion of the flow of extraction medium introduced into the extraction cell.
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
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BEVERAGE COMPONENT DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH A DOSING COLLAR
A dispensing system for dispensing a beverage component from a container may include a dosing collar configured to restrict flow of the beverage component through the tube. The dosing collar may be adjustable to modify a volume of the beverage component dispensed from a pump head when the pump head is actuated.
A method for preparing a beverage can include receiving one or more drink orders and adding the one or more drink orders on a queue. The method can also include receiving a selection of the one or more drink orders on the queue and building one or more recipes for the selected drink orders on the queue. The method can further include sending build steps from the one or more recipes to corresponding substations. For each of the build steps, the method can include instructing the corresponding substation to dispense an ingredient or execute an action. The method can also include determining each of the build steps have been completed by a user.
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
A method for preparing a beverage can include receiving one or more drink orders and adding the one or more drink orders on a queue. The method can also include receiving a selection of the one or more drink orders on the queue and building one or more recipes for the selected drink orders on the queue. The method can further include sending build steps from the one or more recipes to corresponding substations. For each of the build steps, the method can include instructing the corresponding substation to dispense an ingredient or execute an action. The method can also include determining each of the build steps have been completed by a user.
Systems and methods are provided to implement a computing device that is physically connected to a hardware device. The computing device can identify first event definitions including one or more event parameters and/or a time period. The computing device can obtain first event data from the hardware device according to the first event definitions. The hardware device may provide second event data according to second event definitions to a computing system using a first wireless networking protocol. Based on the first event definitions, the computing device can transform the first event data and route the transformed event data using a second wireless networking protocol to the computing system, via an intermediary system.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
(1) Arranging and conducting of concerts; entertainment services; organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; providing information in the field of education; providing information in the field of entertainment; providing online electronic publications, not downloadable; providing online music, not downloadable; providing online videos, not downloadable; practical training; presentation of live performances; arranging and conducting of workshops
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Arranging and conducting of concerts; entertainment services; organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; providing information in the field of education; providing information in the field of entertainment; providing online electronic publications, not downloadable; providing online music, not downloadable; providing online videos, not downloadable; practical training; presentation of live performances; arranging and conducting of workshops.
In one example, a processor can receive a first sensor signal from an RFID reader indicating that a container is within range of an RFID reader. In response, the processor can transmit a first control signal to the display for causing an identifier for the container to be output on a display. Next, the processor can receive a second sensor signal from the RFID reader indicating that the container is not within the range of the RFID reader. In response, the processor can transmit a second control signal to the display for causing the identifier to be removed from the display. Next, the processor can receive a third sensor signal from the RFID reader indicating that the container is again within the range of the RFID reader. In response, the processor can transmit a third control signal to the display for causing the identifier to again be output on the display.
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
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Generation of computer-executable instructions based on monitoring network communications of remote computing systems
The disclosure generally relates to a system for identifying a formula to build a customized object. The system may identify one or more attributes of an object based on monitoring remote computing systems. The system may provide a prompt to a computing system based on the identified one or more attributes and the computing system may provide an output indicative of a customized object. The system may identify a formula to build the customized object based on the output. The system may provide an output indicative of the formula and/or the customized object.
G05B 19/4093 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by part programming, e.g. entry of geometrical information as taken from a technical drawing, combining this with machining and material information to obtain control information, named part programme, for the NC machine
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
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GENERATION OF COMPUTER-EXECUTABLE INSTRUCTIONS BASED ON MONITORING NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS OF REMOTE COMPUTING SYSTEMS
The disclosure generally relates to a system for identifying a formula to build a customized object. The system may identify one or more attributes of an object based on monitoring remote computing systems. The system may provide a prompt to a computing system based on the identified one or more attributes and the computing system may provide an output indicative of a customized object. The system may identify a formula to build the customized object based on the output. The system may provide an output indicative of the formula and/or the customized object.
Disclosed herein are methods of beverage preparation and beverage preparation devices and systems. Example devices and systems described herein can include a first beverage preparation utility configured to automatically perform at least one beverage preparation routine; and a second beverage preparation utility configured to automatically perform at least one beverage preparation routine. The devices and systems can include at least one controller communicatively coupled to at least one of the first beverage preparation utility or the second beverage preparation utility. The at least one controller is configured to cause the first beverage preparation utility to perform at least one beverage preparation routine based at least in part on the at least one beverage preparation routine performed by the second beverage preparation utility.
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
Disclosed herein are methods of beverage preparation and beverage preparation devices and systems. Example devices and systems described herein can include a first beverage preparation utility configured to automatically perform at least one beverage preparation routine; and a second beverage preparation utility configured to automatically perform at least one beverage preparation routine. The devices and systems can include at least one controller communicatively coupled to at least one of the first beverage preparation utility or the second beverage preparation utility. The at least one controller is configured to cause the first beverage preparation utility to perform at least one beverage preparation routine based at least in part on the at least one beverage preparation routine performed by the second beverage preparation utility.
A47J 31/52 - Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus
A47J 31/30 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under steam pressure
A47J 31/41 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea of liquid ingredients
A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
An upward flow extraction method, apparatus, and extract are disclosed. The upward flow extraction method can comprise loading extraction material into an extraction cell having a bottom portion and a top portion; introducing a first aliquot of extraction medium through the bottom portion of the extraction cell; expelling gas from the extraction cell through the top portion of the extraction cell; closing the top portion of the extraction cell and increasing the pressure in the extraction cell as extraction medium flows into the bottom portion of the extraction cell; stopping the flow of extraction medium into the extraction cell; steeping the extraction material in the extraction medium under pressure to produce an extract; and introducing a second aliquot of extraction medium through the bottom portion of the extraction cell to push extract through top portion of the extraction cell.
A23F 3/18 - Extraction of water soluble tea constituents
A23F 5/26 - Extraction of water soluble constituents
A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A method of preparing a tea extract can include loading an extraction material into an extraction cell having a first portion and a second portion. The extraction material can include tea leaves. The method can further include introducing a flow of extraction medium through the first portion of the extraction cell. The extraction medium can have a temperature of between 74 °C to 95°C. The method can include, within 50 seconds to 150 seconds of introducing a portion of the flow of extraction medium into the extraction cell, withdrawing from a filter at the second portion of the extraction cell, the tea extract that has been extracted from the extraction material by the portion of the flow of extraction medium introduced into the extraction cell. The tea extract can have a concentration between 4 Brix to 20 Brix.
A method of preparing a tea extract can include loading an extraction material into an extraction cell having a first portion and a second portion. The extraction material can include tea leaves. The method can further include introducing a flow of extraction medium through the first portion of the extraction cell. The extraction medium can have a temperature of between 74° C. to 95° C. The method can include, within 50 seconds to 150 seconds of introducing a portion of the flow of extraction medium into the extraction cell, withdrawing from a filter at the second portion of the extraction cell, the tea extract that has been extracted from the extraction material by the portion of the flow of extraction medium introduced into the extraction cell. The tea extract can have a concentration between 4 Brix to 20 Brix.
A beverage dispenser is provided herein. The beverage dispenser may include a housing and a recess that holds a beverage. The recess may be pressurized to dispense the beverage through a dispensing tube that extends into the housing. The recess may include a base positioned at a bottom of the recess. The base may include a reservoir and the base may draw the beverage towards the reservoir. The dispensing tube may be laterally bisected or longitudinally bisected into a first portion and a second portion that may be removably coupled together.
The disclosure generally relates to a beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction. The beverage dispensing system may include two brew chambers configured to both prepare beverage components at the same time. The beverage dispensing system may include two dispensing points configured to simultaneously dispense beverage components prepared by a first brew chamber and a second brew chamber. In some embodiments, a beverage dispensing system configured to prepare beverage components in one brew chamber can be modified to include one or more components, features, and/or functionalities from the beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction.
A beverage dispenser (100, 200) includes a housing (102, 202) and a recess (110, 210) that holds a beverage. The recess may be pressurized to dispense the beverage through a dispensing tube (104, 204, 604) that extends into the housing. The recess may include a base (230) positioned at a bottom of the recess. The base may include a reservoir (114) and the base may draw the beverage towards the reservoir. The dispensing tube (604) may be laterally bisected or longitudinally bisected into a first portion (610) and a second portion (620) that may be removably coupled together.
A calibration tool for a coffee grinder can receive an image from a camera. The image can depict coffee grinds produced by the coffee grinder. The calibration tool can analyze the image using one or more image processing techniques to determine a representative grind size for the coffee grinds. The calibration tool can determine whether the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from a predefined reference size by at least a threshold amount. In response to determining that the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from the predefined reference size by at least the threshold amount, the calibration tool can output an instruction indicating how to calibrate the coffee grinder to more closely adhere to the predefined reference size.
G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image fieldCutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniquesDetection of occlusion
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
A calibration tool for a coffee grinder can receive an image generated using a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) system. The image can depict coffee grinds produced by the coffee grinder. The calibration tool can analyze the image using one or more image processing techniques to determine a representative grind size for the coffee grinds. The calibration tool can determine whether the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from a predefined reference size by at least a threshold amount. In response to determining that the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from the predefined reference size by at least the threshold amount, the calibration tool can output a notification associated with the deviation. The notification can include an instruction indicating how to calibrate the coffee grinder to more closely adhere to the predefined reference size.
G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image fieldCutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniquesDetection of occlusion
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
In one example, a system can receive an order from a client device. The system can also receive data about a set of print queues at a set of printers via a network. The system can then determine a set of queue times corresponding to the set of print queues. Each respective queue time can be determined based on a corresponding print queue. The system can generate an estimated wait time for the order based on the set of queue times. The system can then transmit the estimated wait time to the client device for display in a graphical user interface to a user associated with the order.
G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
The disclosure generally relates to an automated modular dispensing platform for creating customized beverages (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and/or flavors added to a base beverage). The automated dispensing platform may simultaneously aggregate beverage modifiers or ingredients (e.g., sweetener, flavor, and/or color) and facilitate automated, efficient cleaning cycles for modular beverage dispensers.
G07F 13/02 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs by volume
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
41.
SYSTEM AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR PROVIDING STORE-LEVEL DIAGNOSTICS AND REMEDIATION
In some examples, a system can generate a graphical user interface indicating that a first hierarchical level is assigned to a store based on metric values computed for the store using a set of data related to the store. The first hierarchical level can be a level in a predefined performance hierarchy. In response to determining that a value for a metric is below a predefined threshold, the system can execute a mitigation operation configured to improve the metric value (e.g., relative to a baseline). Subsequent to executing the mitigation operation, the system can generate an updated graphical user interface indicating that a second hierarchical level is assigned to the store based on updated metric values computed for the store using an updated set of data. The second hierarchical level may be higher in the predefined performance hierarchy than the first hierarchical level.
In some examples, a system can generate a graphical user interface indicating that a first hierarchical level is assigned to a store based on metric values computed for the store using a set of data related to the store. The first hierarchical level can be a level in a predefined performance hierarchy. In response to determining that a value for a metric is below a predefined threshold, the system can execute a mitigation operation configured to improve the metric value (e.g., relative to a baseline). Subsequent to executing the mitigation operation, the system can generate an updated graphical user interface indicating that a second hierarchical level is assigned to the store based on updated metric values computed for the store using an updated set of data. The second hierarchical level may be higher in the predefined performance hierarchy than the first hierarchical level.
The disclosure generally relates to a system for dynamically generating a second formula for a beverage based on a first formula for the beverage, a modification, and a formula generation policy. The second formula may indicate components for the beverages, measures of the components, and/or a sequencing order for the components. Based on the second formula, the system can build computer-executable instructions for automated dispensing systems and route the computer-executable instructions to the automated dispensing systems. By routing the computer-executable instructions to the automated dispensing systems, the system may cause the automated dispensing systems to build the beverage.
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
An overflow detection system for a grease trap or other receptacle is provided. The overflow detection system includes an overflow sensor. The overflow sensor can include a switch and a processor. The switch can include a float configured to float in a fluid in the receptacle, a surface that is separate from the float, and a resilient member coupled between the float and the surface. The switch can generate a signal in response to the float being within a predefined distance of (e.g., contacting) the surface. The processor can receive the signal from the switch and, in response, transmit a notification to a user device that is remote from the receptacle. The notification can indicate a high fluid level in the receptacle.
G01F 23/70 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats of the free float type using electrically actuated indicating means for sensing changes in level only at discrete points
H01H 35/18 - Switches operated by change of liquid level or of liquid density, e.g. float switch
G01F 23/76 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats characterised by the construction of the float
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
An overflow detection system for a grease trap or other receptacle is provided. The overflow detection system includes an overflow sensor. The overflow sensor can include a switch and a processor. The switch can include a float configured to float in a fluid in the receptacle, a surface that is separate from the float, and a resilient member coupled between the float and the surface. The switch can generate a signal in response to the float being within a predefined distance of (e.g., contacting) the surface. The processor can receive the signal from the switch and, in response, transmit a notification to a user device that is remote from the receptacle. The notification can indicate a high fluid level in the receptacle.
G01F 23/60 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using elements rigidly fixed to, and rectilinearly moving with, the floats as transmission elements using electrically actuated indicating means
G01F 23/44 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using bands or wires as transmission elements using electrically actuated indicating means
G01F 23/70 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats of the free float type using electrically actuated indicating means for sensing changes in level only at discrete points
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INTEGRATED BACKEND AND DYNAMIC INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR HANDLING MULTIPLE TRANSACTION CHANNELS ACROSS DIFFERENT DEVICES
An integrated backend and dynamic interface system can be provided for handling multiple transaction channels. In one example, a client device can receive a unique identification code corresponding to a guest at a physical location associated with an entity. The client device can forward the unique identification code to a backend system configured to analyze a history of the guest to determine a customized object previously obtained by the guest from the entity. The client device can receive information from the backend system about the customized object and configure a graphical user interface to indicate the customized object. The graphical user interface can also include a graphical option that is selectable by a user for adding the customized object to an object order for the guest.
The disclosure generally relates to a system (100) for distributing extraction material to a plurality of extraction chambers (102). The system (100) may include a hopper (104) configured to hold a beverage ingredient, and a grinder (106) configured to grind the beverage ingredient to generate the extraction material. In some embodiments, the system (100) can include a plurality of grinders (106) coupled to the plurality of extraction chambers (102). In some embodiments, the system (100) can include a plurality of distribution paths (109) configured to distribute the extraction material to the plurality of extraction chambers (102).
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
51.
Automated dispensing system for customized beverages
The disclosure generally relates to an automated modular dispensing platform for creating customized beverages (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and/or flavors added to a base beverage). The automated dispensing platform may simultaneously aggregate beverage modifiers or ingredients (e.g., sweetener, flavor, and/or color) and facilitate automated, efficient cleaning cycles for modular beverage dispensers.
G07F 13/02 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs by volume
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
52.
SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR EXTRACTION MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION
The disclosure generally relates to a system for distributing extraction material to a plurality of extraction chambers. The system may include a hopper configured to hold a beverage ingredient, and a grinder configured to grind the beverage ingredient to generate the extraction material. In some embodiments, the system can include a plurality of grinders coupled to the plurality of extraction chambers. In some embodiments, the system can include a plurality of distribution paths configured to distribute the extraction material to the plurality of extraction chambers.
The disclosure generally relates to an automated modular dispensing platform for creating customized beverages (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and/or flavors added to a base beverage). The automated dispensing platform may simultaneously aggregate beverage modifiers or ingredients (e.g., sweetener, flavor, and/or color) and facilitate automated, efficient cleaning cycles for modular beverage dispensers.
G07F 13/02 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs by volume
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
54.
Automated dispensing system for customized beverages
The disclosure generally relates to an automated modular dispensing platform for creating customized beverages (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and/or flavors added to a base beverage). The automated dispensing platform may simultaneously aggregate beverage modifiers or ingredients (e.g., sweetener, flavor, and/or color) and facilitate automated, efficient cleaning cycles for modular beverage dispensers.
G07F 13/02 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs by volume
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
55.
SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES, FOR PARALLEL EXTRACTION OF BEVERAGES
The disclosure generally relates to a beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction. The beverage dispensing system may include two brew chambers configured to both prepare beverage components at the same time. The beverage dispensing system may include two dispensing points configured to simultaneously dispense beverage components prepared by a first brew chamber and a second brew chamber. In some embodiments, a beverage dispensing system configured to prepare beverage components in one brew chamber can be modified to include one or more components, features, and/or functionalities from the beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction.
The disclosure generally relates to a beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction. The beverage dispensing system may include two brew chambers configured to both prepare beverage components at the same time. The beverage dispensing system may include two dispensing points configured to simultaneously dispense beverage components prepared by a first brew chamber and a second brew chamber. In some embodiments, a beverage dispensing system configured to prepare beverage components in one brew chamber can be modified to include one or more components, features, and/or functionalities from the beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction.
The disclosure generally relates to a beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction. The beverage dispensing system may include two brew chambers configured to both prepare beverage components at the same time. The beverage dispensing system may include two dispensing points configured to simultaneously dispense beverage components prepared by a first brew chamber and a second brew chamber. In some embodiments, a beverage dispensing system configured to prepare beverage components in one brew chamber can be modified to include one or more components, features, and/or functionalities from the beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction.
A calibration tool for a coffee grinder can receive an image generated using a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) system. The image can depict coffee grinds produced by the coffee grinder. The calibration tool can analyze the image using one or more image processing techniques to determine a representative grind size for the coffee grinds. The calibration tool can determine whether the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from a predefined reference size by at least a threshold amount. In response to determining that the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from the predefined reference size by at least the threshold amount, the calibration tool can output a notification associated with the deviation. The notification can include an instruction indicating how to calibrate the coffee grinder to more closely adhere to the predefined reference size.
A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
A calibration tool for a coffee grinder can receive an image. The image can depict coffee grinds produced by the coffee grinder. The calibration tool can analyze the image using one or more image processing techniques to determine a representative grind size for the coffee grinds. The calibration tool can determine whether the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from a predefined reference size by at least a threshold amount. In response to determining that the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from the predefined reference size by at least the threshold amount, the calibration tool can output an instruction indicating how to calibrate the coffee grinder to more closely adhere to the predefined reference size.
A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
Various methods devices and systems are disclosed herein related to a fluid dispenser that includes a container that includes an inlet and an outlet. The container defines an inner volume. A pressure-actuated outlet valve is also provided adjacent the outlet and movable between an open position and a closed position. The outlet valve is biased toward the closed position and configured to move to the open position upon receiving a threshold pressure from the inner volume. The container can include a bag receiver. The bag receiver can hold a flexible container in the inner volume.
The disclosure generally relates to an ingredient-based dispensing system for creating customized beverages with ingredients (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and/or flavors added to a base beverage). The ingredient-based dispensing system may include a volume-based dispensing system for automatically dispensing ingredients with a varying viscosity (e.g., sauces) and a time-based dispensing system for automatically dispensing ingredients with a consistent viscosity (e.g., flavors, syrups, and/or colors).
A fluid dispenser including a container (104) that includes an inlet (106) and an outlet (108). The container (104) defines an inner volume (110). A pressure-actuated outlet valve (114) is also provided adjacent the outlet (108) and movable between an open position and a closed position. The outlet valve (114) is biased toward the closed position and configured to move to the open position upon receiving a threshold pressure from the inner volume (110). The container (104) includes a bag receiver (202). The bag receiver (202) holds a flexible container (113) in the inner volume (110).
An ingredient-based dispensing system for creating customized beverages with ingredients (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and/or flavors added to a base beverage). The ingredient-based dispensing system includes a volume-based dispensing system 600 for automatically dispensing ingredients with a varying viscosity (e.g., sauces) and a time-based dispensing system 700 for automatically dispensing ingredients with a consistent viscosity (e.g., flavors, syrups, and/or colors). The ingredient-based dispensing system 600 and the time-based dispensing system 700 are both controlled by a controller.
A self-leveling container system may include a container and a lid. The lid may include a leveling mechanism coupled to a first portion of the lid a distance from a front edge of the first portion. The lid may include a second portion rotatably coupled to the first portion. The leveling mechanism may be configured to contact a scoop to remove excess of one or more substances in a scoop when the scoop is removed from the recess.
A self-leveling container system may include a container and a lid. The lid may include a leveling mechanism coupled to a first portion of the lid a distance from a front edge of the first portion. The lid may include a second portion rotatably coupled to the first portion. The leveling mechanism may be configured to contact a scoop to remove excess of one or more substances in a scoop when the scoop is removed from the recess.
A container (100) includes a sidewall (102) and a base (104) with a first portion (105) and a second portion (106). The second portion includes a plurality of lobes (106B) with a thickness greater than a thickness of the first portion. The plurality of lobes is formed by impregnating plastic with a foaming agent that may cause the plastic to foam during manufacturing.
B65D 1/26 - Thin-walled containers, e.g. formed by deep-drawing operations
B29C 44/16 - Incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or reinforcements the preformed part being a lining shaped by the expansion of the material
B65D 1/02 - Bottles or similar containers with necks or like restricted apertures, designed for pouring contents
A container may include a sidewall. A container may include a base with a first portion and a second portion. The second portion may include a plurality of lobes with a thickness greater than a thickness of the first portion. The plurality of lobes may be formed by impregnating plastic with a foaming agent that may cause the plastic to foam during manufacturing.
An upward flow extraction method, apparatus, and extract are disclosed. The upward flow extraction method can comprise loading extraction material into an extraction cell having a bottom portion and a top portion; introducing a first aliquot of extraction medium through the bottom portion of the extraction cell; expelling gas from the extraction cell through the top portion of the extraction cell; closing the top portion of the extraction cell and increasing the pressure in the extraction cell as extraction medium flows into the bottom portion of the extraction cell; stopping the flow of extraction medium into the extraction cell; steeping the extraction material in the extraction medium under pressure to produce an extract; and introducing a second aliquot of extraction medium through the bottom portion of the extraction cell to push extract through top portion of the extraction cell.
A23F 3/18 - Extraction of water soluble tea constituents
A23F 5/26 - Extraction of water soluble constituents
A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
Various automated and semi-automated beverage preparation systems and methods are disclosed. The beverage preparation system can include a container assembly configured to receive beverage, such as a milk. The container assembly can be configured to receive a flow of steam, air, or additional gasses and vapors to heat and/or aerate the beverage residing therein. The container assembly can include a temperature sensor configured to monitor the rate of heating, and automatically adjust the heating and aeration parameters accordingly.
A calibration tool for a coffee grinder can receive an image from a camera. The image can depict coffee grinds produced by the coffee grinder. The calibration tool can analyze the image using one or more image processing techniques to determine a representative grind size for the coffee grinds. The calibration tool can determine whether the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from a predefined reference size by at least a threshold amount. In response to determining that the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from the predefined reference size by at least the threshold amount, the calibration tool can output an instruction indicating how to calibrate the coffee grinder to more closely adhere to the predefined reference size.
A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
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Systems, methods, and devices, for parallel extraction of beverages
The disclosure generally relates to a beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction. The beverage dispensing system may include two brew chambers configured to both prepare beverage components at the same time. The beverage dispensing system may include two dispensing points configured to simultaneously dispense beverage components prepared by a first brew chamber and a second brew chamber. In some embodiments, a beverage dispensing system configured to prepare beverage components in one brew chamber can be modified to include one or more components, features, and/or functionalities from the beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction.
A system and method for tracking physical environment performance may include a label printer configured to print labels comprising a machine readable code, wherein the machine readable code contains item information associated with an item. The system may include production channels and scanners associated with the production channels; the scanner located at a first physical location of the physical environment and configured to scan the machine readable code. The system may obtain input data indicative of the production of the item and may determine performance data based on the input data. The system may cause implementation and/or execution of machines based on the performance data.
A system and method for tracking store performance may include a label printer configured to print labels comprising a machine readable code, wherein the machine readable code contains item information associated with an item. The system may include production channels and scanners associated with the production channels; the scanner located at a first physical location of the store and configured to scan the machine readable code. The system may determine various item production analytics, based at least in part on production data, and system information.
G06Q 10/0639 - Performance analysis of employeesPerformance analysis of enterprise or organisation operations
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
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SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR FRACTIONAL EXTRACTION
A device for preparing an extract may have a plurality of extraction chambers. Each extraction chamber may include an aspect ratio where the aspect ratio is defined by dividing a length of each extraction chamber by a width of each extraction chamber. A flow of extraction medium may be introduced through the extraction chambers.
A pressure control system may include a controller. A pressure control system may include a first sensor configured to determine a pressure of water flow through a first water inlet and transmit a signal to the controller indicative of the pressure of water flow through the first water inlet. A pressure control system may include a second sensor configured to determine a pressure of water flow through a second water inlet transmit a signal to the controller indicative of the pressure of water flow through the second water inlet. A pressure control system may include a valve in the second water inlet. The first water inlet may be an inlet from a water filtration system, and the second water inlet may be a water filtration bypass. The controller may be configured to open and close the valve based on received signals from the first sensor and/or the second sensor in order to maintain the pressure of water flow in the water supply system above a predetermined threshold.
A device for preparing an extract may have a plurality of extraction chambers. Each extraction chamber may include an aspect ratio where the aspect ratio is defined by dividing a length of each extraction chamber by a width of each extraction chamber. A flow of extraction medium may be introduced through the extraction chambers.
A camera system can provide an in-store experience to a remote user according to some aspects described herein. In one example, a system can receive images from a camera that is oriented toward a display case at a physical location. The system can analyze the images to identify different types of objects in the display case. The system can then provide information about the different types of objects identified in the display case to a user device of a user that is remote from the physical location. The user device can receive the information and generate a graphical user interface that displays the information to the user.
In one example, a system can receive an order from a client device. The system can also receive data about a set of print queues at a set of printers via a network. The system can then determine a set of queue times corresponding to the set of print queues. Each respective queue time can be determined based on a corresponding print queue. The system can generate an estimated wait time for the order based on the set of queue times. The system can then transmit the estimated wait time to the client device for display in a graphical user interface to a user associated with the order.
Some examples described herein relate to computer interfaces and authentication protocols for securely linking and transferring content between online accounts. In one example, a system can provide a graphical user interface (GUI) with multiple interactive interface pages, through which a user can selectively transfer content from a first online account to a second online account. For example, the user can select to transfer points from the first online account to the second online account. The system can then transfer of the selected content from the first online account to the second online account. To perform this transfer, the system can employ multiple layers of authentication and other security mechanisms. For example, the system can employ two or more layers of authentication and a unique external identifier to perform the transfer. Following the transfer, the GUI can be updated to reflect the results of the transfer.
A dispenser may dispense a predetermined amount of fluid from a fluid container. The dispenser may include an actuator that applies a force to a nozzle of the fluid container to open the nozzle for a period of time based. The period of time may be based on the predetermined amount of fluid. The dispenser may include a weight sensor, wherein the weight sensor detects a weight of the fluid in a fluid container. The period of time may be based on the weight of the fluid in the fluid container.
In some examples, a system can execute an iterative optimization routine on a set of candidate physical locations for an object. Each iteration can involve a series of operations. The operations can include selecting one of the candidate physical locations; determining a predicted demand value for the candidate physical location based on a first traffic score and a second traffic score associated with the candidate physical location; and determining a predicted overhead value for the candidate physical location. The operations can also include determining a predicted cannibalization factor for the candidate physical location; and generating an overall score for the candidate physical location based on the predicted demand value, the plurality of predicted overhead values, and the predicted cannibalization factor. The system may then identify one or more of the candidate physical locations as optimal locations based on their overall scores and display the optimal locations on a geographical map.
H04L 41/149 - Network analysis or design for prediction of maintenance
H04L 41/16 - Arrangements for maintenance, administration or management of data switching networks, e.g. of packet switching networks using machine learning or artificial intelligence
H04L 41/22 - Arrangements for maintenance, administration or management of data switching networks, e.g. of packet switching networks comprising specially adapted graphical user interfaces [GUI]
An indicator (10) may include a body (14) comprising a sensor (16) and a recess (14a) configured to receive a pump head (22) of a corresponding container (20). The indicator (10) includes a light (12) coupled to the body (14), wherein the light (12) is configured to light up to indicate when a component in the corresponding container (20) is part of a beverage order, and the sensor (16) is configured to determine when a user dispenses an amount of the component into a beverage container. One or more indicators (10) may communicate with a dock device (40) to coordinate dispensing of beverage orders.
