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    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING A DRINK.It is a method and system for managing beverage dispensing from an automatic beverage dispensing unit. Beverages can be composed of a single ingredient or multiple ingredients, including a first plurality of liquids, a second plurality of liquids and/or a combination of one or more of the first and second plurality of liquids. Also, side dishes and parties can be included in the drink. Drinks are dispensed according to a serving schedule. The serving scheme can be a drink recipe and can be pre-programmed by a system manager, or alternatively chosen by a consumer during system operation. The first plurality of liquids may include spirits and the second plurality of beverages may include beverage mixes that are blended with the spirits to create the beverage.
    公开号:BR112012032751A2
    申请号:R112012032751-8
    申请日:2011-06-21
    公开日:2021-06-01
    发明作者:William Metropulos；Tim Knecht
    申请人:Smartbar Usa Llc；
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    专利说明:

    sw 1/20 "SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING A DRINK"
    RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of Provisional U.S. Application No. 61/356,750, entitled "System and Method for Dispensing a Beverage," filed June 21, 2010, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
    TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates, in general, to a system and method for dispensing a beverage, and in particular, to a method and system for managing the dispensing of beverages from an automatic beverage dispensing unit.
    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Beverage dispensing systems that enable the delivery of beverages to a consumer are well known in the art. Typically, such beverage dispensing machines allow a consumer to specify a beverage to be dispensed and allow the customer to dispense the specified beverage. Such beverages can be, for example, flavored carbonated beverages, coffee-based beverages and alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine.
    A major disadvantage of current beverage dispensing systems is the lack of personalization that is offered in such systems. For example, current beverage dispensing systems do not allow the management of various functions of the beverage dispensing system, such as creating or changing beverage recipes for the beverages that are dispensed, creating or changing menus of the different beverages that can be dispensed, product management and inventory tracking, analysis of the dispensing history and financial monitoring, such as monitoring the volume, counting and sales of beverages that are dispensed by the dispensing function. tion of drink. Furthermore, current beverage dispensing systems do not offer the possibility of dispensing personalized beverages based on the ingredients that are provided by the beverage dispensing system. Rather, such systems generally only include predetermined beverages that can be dispensed.
    The present system is provided to solve the problems discussed above and other problems, and to offer the advantages and aspects not provided above. A thorough discussion of the aspects and advantages of the present system will be made in the following detailed description, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.
    SUMMARY A method and system for managing beverage dispensing from an automatic beverage dispensing unit is provided here. Drinks can be made up of a single ingredient or multiple ingredients, including a first
    — 2/20 plurality of liquids, a second plurality of liquids and/or a combination of one or more first and second plurality of liquids. In addition, sides and sides can be included in the drink. Drinks are dispensed according to a serving schedule. The serving scheme can be a drink recipe and can be pre-programmed by a system manager, or alternatively chosen by a consumer during system operation. In addition, it is contemplated that the schedule to serve can be programmed by another individual. In one embodiment, the first plurality of liquids may include spirits and the second plurality of beverages may include blended beverages that are blended with the spirits to create the beverage.
    Furthermore, a system for managing the dispensing of beverages from an automatic beverage dispensing unit is provided. The system can comprise an input module, a memory, a processor and an output module. The input module may receive a plurality of serving schemes, each of the plurality of serving schemes being a drink recipe. The input module can allow the selection of at least one criterion to be used in the drink recipe. Memory can store the plurality of schemas to serve and the processor can process the schema to serve. The output module can display instructions based on the schema to serve. The automatic beverage dispensing unit may comprise a feeding pack containing one or more ingredients to be used with one or more of the serving schemes. The system may include a preactivation input module to receive preactivation instructions to energize one or more mechanisms to preactivate at least one power pack. The system may also include a plurality of user accounts and the received plurality of schemes to serve is associated with at least one of the user accounts.
    The system may additionally include an access module for configuring access permissions to access one or more of the serving schemes and a beverage dispensing unit configuration module for selecting available criteria to use for a serving scheme. The criteria can include at least one of selecting at least one ingredient to be used in the beverage recipe, selecting the beverage size, and selecting the amount of the at least one ingredient to be used in the beverage recipe. The beverage recipe may include one of a first plurality of liquids and one of a second plurality of liquids. The first plurality of liquids may comprise hard liquor and the second plurality of liquids may comprise beverages for mixing. The scheme for serving can include mixing at least one of the first plurality of liquids with at least one of the second plurality of liquids.
    The system may also include a second input module for receiving a
    ” 3/20 Beverage request for a beverage corresponding to a beverage recipe, wherein the processor processes the scheme to serve corresponding to the beverage recipe. In addition, the system may include a second memory for storing information relating to one or more beverages dispensed by the system during a reporting session. Information can include at least one of the number of drinks dispensed during the reporting session, the start time for the reporting session, the time the first drink is dispensed, the time the last drink is dispensed , the end time for the reporting session, the type of consumer, the types of drinks dispensed, the total volume of drinks dispensed, and the size of the drinks dispensed.
    A system for managing the dispensing of beverages from an automatic beverage dispensing unit comprising an input module, a memory, a processor and an output module is also provided. The input module may receive a plurality of serving schemes, each of the plurality of serving schemes is a drink recipe. The input module may allow selection of at least one accounting criterion to track accounting data for one or more beverages dispensed by the automatic beverage dispensing unit. The memory can store the plurality of schemes to serve and the at least one accounting criterion. The processor can process the schema to suit and at least one accounting criterion. The output module can provide accounting data corresponding to at least one accounting criterion based on the use of the automatic beverage dispensing unit. The output module can include a display medium and the accounting data is displayed on the display medium.
    Accounting criteria can include at least one of the number of drinks dispensed during a reporting session, the start time for the reporting session, the time the first drink is dispensed, the time the last drink dispensed, the end time for the reporting session, the type of consumer, the types of drinks dispensed, the total volume of drinks dispensed, and the size of the drinks dispensed. Accounting data can be stored in memory and can be transferred to external memory.
    A system for dispensing beverages from an automatic beverage dispensing unit is also provided. The system includes a memory, an input module, a processor, and an output module. Memory can store a plurality of “o” schemes, each of the plurality of schemes for serving corresponds to a drink recipe. The input module may display at least one —beverage recipe and receive a selection of a beverage request corresponding to a displayed beverage recipe. The input module may include a touch screen interface to allow selection of a drink order. The input module can also provide
    - 4/20 cer a plurality of beverage category entry selections. Each input selection can correspond to one of a plurality of beverage categories and the input selection selection provides a list of beverages that can be dispensed by the automatic dispensing unit. The processor can process the schema to serve based on the drink request. The output module can display instructions to a user, where the displayed instructions correspond to the drink recipe. The output module can include a touch screen interface to display instructions to a user. The system can also include a search module to allow the user to search for a drink based on a search criteria, where the search results are displayed in the output module.
    Other advantages and aspects will become apparent from the following detailed description, considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS To understand the present invention, it will now be described by way of example, not by way of limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a beverage dispensing system; FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a computer in the beverage dispensing system of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a screen capture of the entry screen that can be displayed on a display means of the beverage dispensing system of FIG. 1; FIGS. 4A to 4G are screenshots of the management function of the beverage dispensing system described here; and FIGS. 5A to 5D are screenshots of the dispensing function of the beverage dispensing system described here.
    DETAILED DESCRIPTION While the present invention is susceptible to embodiments in various ways, an example of the invention is illustrated in the drawings, and will be described herein, with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention, not having the intended to limit the broad aspect of the invention to the illustrated examples.
    Referring to FIGS. 1-5D, a method and system for managing and dispensing beverages from an automatic beverage dispensing unit is provided. Beverages can be composed of a single ingredient or multiple ingredients, including a first plurality of liquids, a second plurality of liquids and/or a combination of one or more of the first and second plurality of liquids. Also, sides and sides can be included in the drink. Drinks are not required.
    - 5/20 outputs according to a serving schedule. The serving scheme can be a drink recipe and can be pre-programmed by a system manager, or alternatively chosen by a consumer during system operation. Furthermore, it is contemplated that the schedule for serving can be programmed by another individual. In one embodiment, the first plurality of liquids may include spirits and the second plurality of beverages may include blended beverages that are blended with the spirits to create the beverage.
    The first plurality of beverages may include at least one of the following ingredients: amaretto, bourbon, brandy, gin, Irish cream, JagermeisterO, KahluaäO, light rum, —peach schnapps, scotch, spiced rum, sweet vermouth, tequila, triple sec, vodka and whiskey. The second plurality of beverages may include one of the following ingredients: Bloody mary soda, cola, cranberry juice, diet cola, energy drink, ginger ale, grapefruit juice, refreshing lemon drink, lemonade, lemon juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, sour mix, tonic water and water. Accompaniments can include at least one of the following ingredients: Banana, carrot, celery stalk, cherry, cocktail onion, lemon peel, lemon slice, lime slice, olive, orange slice, orange slice and abaca slice - xi. Portions may include at least one of the following ingredients: Cream Campari€, portion of bitter substances, portion of celery salt, portion of salt, portion of WorcestershireG, Halliano, lemon juice, dry vermouth, pomegranate liqueur, syrup of sugar, half-and-half mix, sugar cube and TabascoO. It is understood, however, that the first plurality of beverages, the second plurality of beverages, the side dishes and the parts may include ingredients in addition to the ingredients listed above. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a beverage dispensing system 10. The beverage dispensing system 10 includes a server 13, a dispensing apparatus 15, a storage location for a plurality of first liquids 17, a storage location for a plurality of liquid seconds 19 and an operator interface
    21. In one embodiment, the operator interface comprises a touch screen 21. As will be described in more detail here, the beverage dispensing system 10 can be programmed to dispense various combinations of spirits and beverages for mixing in a precise amount. . In addition, the beverage dispensing system 10 can include management functionality, allowing a manager to create multiple beverage recipes that can subsequently be dispensed to a user. The beverage dispensing system can also include management functions such as creating or changing beverage recipes, creating or changing menus, creating or changing —serving schemes, managing products, and inventory monitoring, analysis of the dispensing report history and financial monitoring, such as monitoring the volume, counting and sales of beverages that are dispensed by the system 10.
    " 6/20 The beverage dispensing system 10 is described in more detail in US Provisional Patent Application No. 61/271,632, which was filed on July 23, 2009, and in US Non-Provisional Patent Application No. 13/ 165,403, entitled "Beverage Dispensing Assembly", filed June 21, 2011.
    The beverage dispensing system dispenses beverages according to a session beverage menu. As will be described in more detail below, the session drinks menu identifies drinks that can be dispensed for a particular session. The session drink menu is created from a global drink menu and is based on the ingredients that are provided and the serving scheme.
    FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of server 13 illustrated in the form of an executable computer program. Generally, the computer program is run by one or more general or special purpose digital computers, such as a personal computer (PC; IBM-compatible, or other), personal digital assistant, workstation, minicomputer, or computer. large.
    Generally, in terms of hardware architecture, server 13 includes a processor 24, a memory 18, and one or more input and/or output (I/O) devices 20 (or peripherals) that are communicably coupled by via a local interface 22. The local interface 22 may be, for example, but not limited to, one or more buses or other wired or wireless connections, as is known in the art. Local interface 22 may have additional elements, omitted for clarity purposes, such as controllers, buffers (caches), drives, repeaters, and receivers to enable communications. Furthermore, the local interface may include address, control and/or data connections to enable proper communications between the other computer components. One or more input devices 20, local interface 22 and/or processor 24, alone or in combination, can form an input module. Similarly, one or more output devices 20, local interface 22 and/or processor 24, separately or in combination, can form an output module. Processor 24 is a hardware device executing software, in particular software 14 stored in memory 18. Processor 24 can be any custom or commercially available processor, a central processing unit (CPU) , an auxiliary processor among several processors associated with the server 13, a semiconductor-based microprocessor (in the form of a microchip or chip set), a macroprocessor, or, in general, any device for executing software instructions. The following are examples of suitable commercially available microprocessors: a PA-RISC series microprocessor from Hewlett-Packard Company, an 80x86 or Pentium series microprocessor from Intel Corporation, a PowerPC microprocessor from IBM, a Sparc microprocessor from Sun Microsystems, Inc ., or a microprocessor from the
    " 7/20 68xxx series from Motorola Corporation.
    Memory 18 can include any one or a combination of volatile memory elements (eg, random access memory (RAM, such as DRAM, SRAM, SDRAM, etc.)) and non-volatile memory elements (eg, ROM, hard disk, tape, CD-ROMetc.). Furthermore, memory 18 may incorporate electronic, magnetic, optical and/or other types of storage media. Memory 18 can have a distributed architecture, in which various components are located at a distance from each other but can be accessed by the processor.
    Software 14 in memory 18 may include one or more separate programs, each of which comprises a sequential listing of executable instructions for implementing the logic functions. Software 14 in memory 18 of server 13 includes a beverage dispensing computer program with support capabilities and a suitable operating (O/S) system. An example of a suitable commercially available operating system is the Windows operating system made available by Microsoft Corporation. The operating system controls the execution of the present computer program.
    If server 13 is a PC or workstation, software 14 in memory 18 may additionally include a basic input/output system (BIOS). The BIOS is a set of essential software routines that initialize and test hardware at boot, initialize the OS, and support data transfer between hardware devices. The BIOS is stored in ROM so that the BIOS can run when server 13 is activated.
    When the server 13 is in operation, the processor is configured to execute the software 14 stored in the memory 18, communicate data to and from the memory 18, and generally control the operations of the server 13 in accordance with the software 14.
    The beverage dispensing computer program may reside or have parts residing on any computer, such as, but not limited to, server 13. The beverage dispensing computer program may be a font program , an executable program (object code), script or any other entity comprising a set of instructions to be carried out. In the case of a source program, it needs to be translated by a compiler, assembler, interpreter, or the like, which may or may not be included in memory 18 in order to operate properly in connection with the OS. In addition, the beverage dispensing computer program can be written as (a) an object-oriented programming language, which has data classes and methods, or (b) a procedural programming language, which has routines, subroutines —andorfunctions, for example, but not limited to, Visual Basic C, C++, Pascal, Basic, Fortran, Cobol, Perl, Java, and Ada. Dispensing tools are written in Visual Basic.Net.
    - 8/20 I/O devices may include input devices, for example, but not limited to, a keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone, touch screens, user interfaces, barcode scanners, stylus , laser readers, radio frequency device readers, etc.
    Furthermore, I/O devices can also include output devices, for example, but not limited to, a printer, barcode printers, display media, universal serial bus (“USB”) connections, etc.
    Finally, I/O devices can additionally include devices that communicate on both inputs and outputs, for example, but not limited to, a modulator/demodulator (modem; for accessing another device, system, or network) , a radio frequency (RF) or other transceiver, a telephone interface, a bridge, router, etc.
    As noted above, one type of I/O device used in the beverage dispensing system 10 is a touch screen user interface 21. It should be noted that executable computer programs such as the beverage dispensing computer program , may be stored on any computer-readable medium for use by or in connection with any computer-related system or method.
    In the context of the invention, a "computer readable medium" may be any medium capable of storing, communicating, propagating or transporting the program for use by or in connection with the instruction execution system, apparatus or device.
    The computer-readable medium can be, for example, but not limited to, a system, ; electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared or semiconductor apparatus, device or propagation medium.
    More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable media include the following: an electrical (electronic) connection containing one or more wires, a portable computer floppy disk (magnetic), a random access memory (RAM) (electronic ), one read-only memory (ROM) (electronic), one —erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM, EEPROM, or Flash memory) (electronic), one optical fiber (optical), one portable compact disk read-only memory ( CD-ROM) (optical). As described above, the dispensed beverage may be created from a first plurality of liquids, a second plurality of liquids and/or a combination of one or more first and second plurality of liquids.
    Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, memory 18 may include schema data for serving, such as beverage recipes, that are used by beverage dispensing system 10 to dispense the desired beverage.
    Each beverage is dispensed according to a serving scheme which is stored in memory 18. The serving scheme may be pre-programmed by a system manager, or alternatively chosen by an operator during system operation. Furthermore, it is contemplated that the schedule for serving can be programmed by another individual.
    In one embodiment, the first plurality of liquids may include hard liquor and the second
    “.. 9/20 plurality of liquids may include blended beverages that are mixed with the spirits to create the beverage, such as a beverage containing alcohol.
    As noted above, beverage dispensing system 10 may include management functions and dispensing functions.
    The management and dispensing functions can be accessed, programs and/or controlled via the touch screen interface 21 to the beverage dispensing system 10. FIG. 3 illustrates a screen capture of the input screen 101 that may be displayed on the touch screen interface 21. The input screen 101 may include a management function button 103 and a dispensing function button 105. user select the management function button 103, the system allows the user to access interfaces to control, program or access various management functions.
    If the user selects this dispensing function button 105, the system allows the user to access the interfaces for dispensing the selected beverages.
    It is contemplated that the beverage dispensing computer program can be programmed to require the user to enter an authorization code to access the management functions and/or the dispensing functions.
    The authorization code can be a password that is made up of numeric, alphanumeric or other characters that are entered through the user interface.
    Alternatively, the authorization code can be a fingerprint scan, a retinal scan, or other types of biometric indicators.
    If a password is required, the entry screen 101 may also include a numeric or alphanumeric keypad 107 for password entry.
    It is understood that access to interfaces for management functions and access to interfaces for dispensing functions may use the same password, or may require different passwords.
    During operation, the operator can select the management function button 103. Preferably, the operator is a manager of the system.
    After selecting the management function button 103, a keyboard 107 (of the type illustrated in FIG. 3) may be displayed.
    The operator can begin the password entry process by entering a password by pressing numbers on the numeric keypad 107 and selecting an enter button 109. If the operator incorrectly selects an entry before selecting the enter button 109, the operator may select the clear button 111 to restart the password entry process.
    If the operator enters the correct password, the operator can be granted access to the system management function 10. If the operator enters an incorrect password, the operator will not be granted access to the system management function 10. If the operator enters the correct password, the operator is given access to the system management function 10. FIGs. 44-4G illustrate screenshots of the management function interfaces that can be displayed on the touch screen interface 21 when the operator is given access to the system management function 10. The management function screen may include buttons that correspond to different management functions.
    * 10/20 to which can be implemented in the 10 system. The management function screen can include a 115 Reports button, a User Accounts button 117, a Bar Setup button 119, a Pre-Activation button 121, a Create button a Drink 123, and a Drink 125 Cup Size button. An operator can select any of the tabs to access appropriate management functions, as will be described here.
    An operator can select Reports button 115 to access system reporting functions 10. FIG. 4A illustrates a screenshot of the display medium under the Reports button 115. The system 10 can be programmed to track all beverages dispensed over a period of time, called a reporting session. Alternatively, system 10 can also be programmed to provide a reporting session for particular user accounts, which can be selected by a Per User 133 checkbox. You can select the user name via the By User selection box 133 and by selecting a start button (not illustrated). The operator can stop the reporting session for the selected consumer by selecting the stop button 129. The operator can also select a delete button 131 to delete the reporting session for the selected consumer.
    A 127 report can be displayed in the display medium. — The report can provide information related to the reporting session, including the start time for the reporting session, the time the first and/or last drink was dispensed, the end time for the reporting session, the consumer, the types of beverages consumed and the total amount or volume of each different type and size of beverages consumed. It is understood that other types of information may also be collected by the system 10 and displayed in the display medium. Report 127 can be saved to memory 18 for transfer to a financial, accounting, billing, or printing system. In one embodiment, the report 127 can be electronically transferred to a USB device using a USB connection on the automatic beverage dispensing unit.
    An operator can select the User Accounts 117 button to access the system 10 user account functions. FIG. 4B illustrates a screen shot of the display medium under the User Accounts button 117. The system 10 can be programmed to track all drinks dispensed over a period of time for a particular user account. Typically, the user account identifies a particular consumer or group. Using the display means for User Accounts button 117, the operator can create, edit and delete user accounts. The operator can create a new user account by entering the username using an alphanumeric keypad 133 located in the middle of the display. After entering the user information, the user account can be saved by selecting the Save User button 135. The operator may also be able to
    - 11/20 edit a user account by selecting a user account from the list of user accounts 137 and reviewing the information that requires revisions. After updating the user account with the appropriate information, the operator can save the user account by selecting the Update User button 139. The operator can also delete a user account by selecting a user account from the list of user accounts 137 and selecting the Delete User button 141.
    Furthermore, using this display medium for the User Accounts button function 117, the user can set permissions to allow or deny a specific user access to certain liquids, such as any type of liquid containing alcohol. When the operator is creating a new user account, the operator can select the Alcohol Beverage 143 checkbox to Indicate when the specific user account is selected for the dispensing function, the user can have access to beverages containing alcohol. If the operator does not select the Alcohol Beverage 143 checkbox for a specific user account, when that selected user account is selected for the dispensing function, the user will not have access to beverages containing alcohol. As a result, the session menu for that particular user account will not contain any drinks containing alcohol. Alternatively, the operator can edit a user account to indicate whether the user can have access to beverages containing alcohol when the particular user account is selected for the dispensing function. In such situations, the session menu for that particular user account will contain drinks containing alcohol.
    The operator can also use the display medium for User Accounts button 117 to indicate that a password is not required. When the operator is creating a new user account, the operator can select the Unlock Bar 145 checkbox to indicate when the particular user account is selected for the dispensing function, the user can have access to the dispensing function. dispensing without having to enter an authorization such as a password. If the operator does not select the Unlock Bar 145 checkbox for a particular user account, when that selected user account is selected for the dispensing function, the user will need to enter a password to access the dispensing function . Alternatively, the operator can edit a user account to indicate that the user needs to enter an authorization before accessing the dispensing function.
    An operator can select the 119 Bar Setup button to access the system 10 bar setup functions. FIG. 4C illustrates a screen shot of the display medium under the Bar Setup button 119. Using the display medium for the Bar Setup button 119, the operator can identify the ingredients that are available to create beverages. A list of potential ingredients that may be available is provided in table 147 in the middle of the display. The operator can schedule a
    “ 12/20 checkbox next to a particular ingredient to indicate that the ingredient is available to create a drink. Alternatively, the operator can deselect a checkbox next to a particular ingredient to indicate that the ingredient is not available to create a drink. Unchecking a checkbox next to a particular ingredient will remove any drinks containing that ingredient from the session drink menu.
    An operator can select the Preactivation button 121 to access the system preactivation function 10. One type of preactivation function is to energize the mechanisms that are needed to preactivate the power packs when a container stops an ingredient, such as one of the first or second plurality of liquids, is depleted and replaced by another container containing the same ingredient. Containers for each of the first plurality of liquids are stored at the first storage location 17 and containers for each of the second plurality of liquids are stored at the second storage location 19. FIGS. 4D-E illustrate screen shots of the display medium under the Preactivation button 121. When the Preactivation button is pressed, the display medium may include a first tab for a first plurality of liquids 151, such as beverages. distilled, and a second tab for a second plurality of liquids 153.
    The operator can press the first tab 151 to access the preactivation function for the first plurality of liquids. As illustrated in FIG. 4D, under the first tab 151, the display means may include a plurality of buttons 155. Preferably, each of the buttons 155 corresponds to a particular liquid of the first plurality of liquids, such as, for example, whiskey, gin. rum, spiced rum, tequila, scotch, brandy, vodka, bourbon, Irish cream, JagermeisterO, peach schnapps, KahluaO, amaretto, sweet vermouth and triplesec. The operator can pre-activate the feed path for a particular liquid by pressing the button 155 corresponding to the particular liquid and pressing the button 155 corresponding to the particular liquid until the particular liquid appears in the dispensing head.
    The operator can press the second tab 153 to access the preactivation function for the second plurality of liquids. As illustrated in FIG. 4E, under the second tab 153, the display means may include a plurality of buttons 157. Preferably, each of the buttons 157 corresponds to a particular liquid of the second plurality of liquids, such as, for example, glue, glue diet, ginger ale, refreshing lemon drink, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, lemonade, tonic water, lemon juice, energy drink, bloody mary and sweet & sour. The operator can pre-activate the feed path for a particular liquid by pressing the button 157 corresponding to the particular liquid and pressing the button 157 corresponding to the
    -. 13/20 particular liquid until the particular liquid appears in the dispensing head.
    An operator can select the Creating a Drink 123 button to access recipe related functions for system 10. FIG. 4F illustrates a screenshot of the display medium when the Creating a Drink 123 button is pressed. Recipe-related functions may include creating or editing beverage serving schemes, such as beverage recipes. This can include selecting or editing the size of a drink, selecting or editing the ingredients for a drink, selecting or editing the quantities of each ingredient for each drink, and saving a drink recipe in the drink menu. The display means for recipe-related functions may include a first tab 159, a second tab 161, a third tab 163, and a fourth tab 165. Each of the first tab 159, second tab 161, and third tab 163 can correspond to different classes of ingredients that can be used to create the serving scheme for the beverage that is dispensed. The class of ingredients can be, for example, the first plurality of liquids, the second plurality of liquids and accompaniments. As illustrated in the screen illustrated in FIG. 4F, first flap 159 may display a list of one or more of the first plurality of liquids. Second flap 161 may display a list of one or more of the second plurality of liquids, and third flap 163 may display a list of follow-ups. When the Create a Drink 123 button is pressed, the information corresponding to the first tab 159 can be displayed. Alternatively, when the Create a Drink 123 button is pressed, information corresponding to the second tab 161, the third tab 163 or the fourth tab 165 can be displayed if one of the second, third or fourth tabs is pressed. The screen may also include a register 169 that includes a numerical value to indicate the amount of liquid that can be added to the drink recipe. As will be described below, as identified amounts of liquid are added to the drink recipe, the record value can be decreased by the identified amount.
    After selecting the first tab 159, a first plurality of liquids that can be used to create a beverage can be displayed. The first plurality of liquids that are displayed can be based on the first plurality of liquids that were selected during Bar Setup, as shown in Fig. 4C. Each of the first plurality of liquids may include identification indicia 167 which display the identity of the first liquid 173 and the amount of the first liquid identified in the beverage recipe for the beverage to be dispensed. A rotary selector 171 may be provided to increase or decrease the amount of identified liquid that is to be included in the beverage. The operator may create or modify a beverage recipe by adding MU fractional doses of the first plurality of liquids using the rotary selector 173 located next to the identification indicia 167 of a particular liquid 173 to be added to or removed from the beverage. The fractional dosage can represent a fractional percentage of the selected liquid.
    “ 14/20 on drink. A quantity representing the fractional percentage of the selected liquid that is added by the operator is deducted from the value shown in register 169. When the value in register 169 is zero, system 10 prevents the operator from adding additional amounts of any liquid to the drink recipe in particular.
    After selecting the second tab 161, a screen similar to the first tab 159 may be displayed. The second plurality of liquids that are displayed can be based on the second plurality of liquids that were selected during Bar Setup, as shown in Fig. 4C. Second tab 161 may include a list of the second plurality of liquids that can be used to create a beverage. Each of the second plurality of liquids may include identifying indicia that display the identity of the liquid and the amount of the identified liquid in the beverage. A rotary selector can be provided to increase or decrease the fractional amount of the second identified liquid that is to be included in the beverage. The operator may create or modify a beverage recipe by adding fractional doses of one of the second plurality of liquids using the rotary dial located next to identifying indicia of a particular liquid to be added to or removed from the beverage. The fractional dosage can represent a fractional percentage of the selected liquid in the beverage. A quantity representing the fractional percentage of the selected liquid that is added by the operator is deducted from the value shown in register 169. When the value in register 169 is zero, system 10 prevents the operator from adding additional amounts of any liquid to a particular drink recipe.
    After selecting the third tab 163, an accompaniment selection screen 159 similar to the first tab 159 and the second tab 161 may be displayed. The accompaniments that are required can be based on the accompaniments that were selected during Bar Setup, as shown in FIG. 4C. The third tab 163 may include a list of side dishes that can be used to create a drink. Each of the accompaniments can include identifying indicia that show the identity of the accompaniment and the amount of accompaniment in the drink. A rotary dial can be provided to increase or decrease the amount of accompaniment that should be included in the drink. The operator can create or modify a drink recipe by —adding toppings using the rotary selector located next to the identifying indicia of a particular liquid to be added to or removed from the drink.
    After selecting the fourth tab 165, an alphanumeric keyboard (of the type illustrated in FIG. 4B) may be displayed. The operator can enter a name for the drink and save the ingredients and quantities of each ingredient used to create the drink. The drink recipe can be stored in memory 18, or in another external memory location.
    An operator can select the Drink 125 Cup Size button to access system 10 drink size functions. FIG. 4G illustrates a screenshot of the middle 15/20 of the display when the Drink 123 Cup Size button is pressed. Drink size functions can include adjusting the nominal allowable liquid according to the size of the beverage container. It is understood that one or more sizes of container can be provided. For example, the interface can display a large drink size and a small drink size. A rotary selector 177 can be provided to increase or decrease the nominal allowable liquid of each of the drink sizes shown. Although only two drink sizes are shown in FIG. 4G, it is understood that any number of drink sizes can be provided. As discussed above, the nominal allowable liquid is displayed in register 169, as shown in FiG.4F. As selected amounts of liquid are added to or removed from a beverage recipe, a corresponding selected amount is added to or removed from the value displayed in register 169. As indicated above, the beverage dispensing system 10 may further include beverage functions. dispensation. The dispensing functions can be accessed via the touch screen interface 21 to the beverage dispensing system 10. Referring again to FIG. 3, the input screen 101 may include a dispensing function button 105 that allows the user to access interfaces for dispensing selected beverages. It is contemplated that the beverage dispensing computer program could be programmed to require the user to enter an authorization to access dispensing functions for a particular User Account. Authorization can be a password that is made up of numeric, alphanumeric or other characters that are entered through the user interface. Alternatively, authorization can be a fingerprint scan, a retinal scan, or other types of biometric indicators. If a password is required, the input screen 101 may also include a numeric or alphanumeric keypad 107 for password entry. It is understood that access to interfaces for dispensing functions can use the same password used for access to management functions. Furthermore, it is contemplated that no password may be required to access the interfaces for the dispensing functions. During operation, a user can select the dispensing function button
    105. If a password is required to access the interfaces for the dispensing function for the selected User Account, a keypad (of the type illustrated in FIG. 3) may be displayed. The user can begin the password entry process by entering a password by pressing numbers on the keypad and selecting an enter button. If the user incorrectly selects a number before selecting the enter button, the user can select a clear button to restart the password entry process. If the user enters the correct password, the operator can be granted access to the dispensing function of the system 10. If the operator enters an incorrect password, the operator will not be granted access to the 16/20 dispensing functions of the system 10.
    If the user enters the correct password, the user is granted access to the system dispensing function 10. Alternatively, if no password is required, the user is granted access to the system dispensing function after selecting the dispensing function button. 105. FIGs. 5A-5D illustrate screenshots of the dispensing function interfaces that can be displayed on the touch screen interface 21 when a user is given access to the system's 10 dispensing function.
    FIG. 5A illustrates a screen shot of the main dispensing function screen 188 from which a user can begin the dispensing process of a selected beverage. The main dispensing function screen 188 may include buttons that correspond to different categories of beverages that can be dispensed by the system 10. The dispensing function screen may include an Alcoholic Drinks button 190, a Non-Alcoholic Drinks button 191, a Martini button193, a Servings button 195, and a Source button 197. A user can select any of the buttons to display drinks that correspond to the category to which the selected button relates, as will be described here.
    A user can select Alcohol Drinks button 189 to display and sort alcoholic drinks. The display medium may include a beverage list 179 that can be dispensed by the system 10. Each of the alcoholic beverages in the alcoholic beverage list 179 is dispensed according to a scheme to serve that alcoholic beverage. The alcoholic beverages on the alcoholic beverage list 179 can be sorted by popularity according to the number of times the alcoholic beverage was ordered in a selected session or during multiple sessions. Alternatively, alcoholic beverages on the alcoholic beverage list can be arranged alphabetically. A Favorite Drinks button 181 and an Alphabetical button 183 can be provided in the interface. A user can select the Favorite Drinks button 181 to display the drinks in the alcoholic drinks list 179 by popularity. Alternatively, a user can select Alphabetical button 183 to display the alcoholic beverages in the alcoholic beverage list in alphabetical order. Each of the alcoholic beverages in the alcoholic beverage list 179 may include a corresponding information button 203. A user may select the information button 203 corresponding to an alcoholic beverage to display information related to the beverage. Such information may include the ingredients in the beverage recipe or the quantity of each of the ingredients in the beverage recipe for the alcoholic beverage.
    The user can select an alcoholic beverage to dispense by selecting an alcoholic beverage from the alcoholic beverage list 179. After selecting the alcoholic beverage from the alcoholic beverage list 179, the name of the selected alcoholic beverage to be dispensed is displayed in a Ordered list of Drinks 201.
    The beverage dispensing system 10 may also include a search function.
    . 17/20 which allows the user to search for alcoholic beverages based on search criteria. Search criteria can be, for example, the name of an alcoholic beverage, parts of the alcoholic beverage name, or ingredients that are used to create an alcoholic beverage. The display means (illustrated in FIG. 5A) may include an alphanumeric keypad 185 for inputting search criteria to search for alcoholic beverages that meet the search criteria.
    Search results can be displayed in a Search Results list 187. The user can select an alcoholic beverage to dispense by selecting the alcoholic beverage from the Search Results list 187. After selecting the alcoholic beverage from the Search Results list Search 187, the name of the selected alcoholic beverage to be dispensed is displayed in an Ordered list of Drinks 201.
    A user can select Non-Alcoholic Drinks button 191 to display and order non-alcoholic beverages. Similar to the screen when Alcohol Drinks button 189 is selected, the screen when Non-Alcoholic Drinks button 191 is selected can include a list of non-alcoholic drinks that can be dispensed by the system 10. Each of the non-alcoholic drinks Alcohol on the non-alcoholic beverage list is dispensed according to a serving schedule for that non-alcoholic beverage. Soft drinks on the soft drinks list can be sorted by popularity according to the number of times the soft drink was ordered in a selected session or during multiple sessions. Alternatively, the non-alcoholic beverages on the non-alcoholic beverage list can be sorted alphabetically. A Favorite Drinks button and an Alphabetical button can be provided in the interface. A user can select the Favorite Drinks button to display the soft drinks in the soft drinks list by popularity. Alternatively, a user can select the Alphabetical button to display the soft drinks in the soft drinks list alphabetically. Each —one of the soft drinks in the soft drinks list can include a corresponding information button. A user can select the information button corresponding to a non-alcoholic beverage to display information related to the non-alcoholic beverage. Such information may include the ingredients in the beverage recipe or the quantity of each of the ingredients in the non-alcoholic beverage beverage recipe.
    User can select a soft drink to dispense by selecting a soft drink from the soft drink list. After selecting the soft drink from the soft drink list, the name of the selected soft drink to be dispensed is displayed in a 201 Drink Ordered list.
    The beverage dispensing system 10 may also include a search function — which allows the user to search for non-alcoholic beverages based on search criteria. Search criteria can be, for example, the name of a beverage, parts of the non-alcoholic beverage name, or ingredients that are used to create a non-alcoholic beverage. O
    - 18/20 display medium can include an alphanumeric keypad for inputting search criteria for non-alcoholic beverages that meet the search criteria. Search results can be displayed in a Search Results list. User can select a non-alcoholic beverage to dispense by selecting a non-alcoholic beverage from the Search Results list. After selecting the non-alcoholic drink from the Search Results list, the name of the selected drink to be dispensed is displayed in the Ordered Drink list 201.
    A user can select Martinis button 193 to display and order Martini drinks. Similar to the screen when Alcohol Drinks button 189 is selected, the screen when 1st Martini button 193 is selected can include a list of Martini drinks that can be dispensed by the system 10. Each of the Martini drinks in the Martini drinks list is = arranged according to a scheme to serve for that Martini drink. Martini drinks in the Martini drinks list can be sorted by popularity according to the number of times the Martini drink was ordered in a selected session or over multiple sessions. Alternatively, the Martini drinks on the Martini drinks list can be arranged alphabetically. A Favorite Drinks button and an Alphabetical button can be provided in the interface. A user can select the Favorite Drinks button to display the Martini in the Martini drink list by popularity. Alternatively, a user can select the Alphabetical button to display the Martini drinks in the Martini drinks list in alphabetical order. Each of the Martini drinks in the Martini drinks list can include a corresponding information button. A user can select the information button corresponding to a Martini drink to display information related to the Martini drink. Such information may include the ingredients in the drink recipe or the quantity of each of the ingredients in the Martini drink drink recipe.
    User can select a Martini drink to dispense by selecting a Martini drink from the Martini drink list. After selecting the Martini drink from the Martini Drinks list, the name of the selected Martini drink to be dispensed is displayed in a 201 Drink Ordered list.
    The beverage dispensing system 10 may also include a search function — which allows the user to search for Martini beverages based on search criteria. Search criteria can be, for example, the name of a drink, parts of the Martini drink name, or ingredients that are used to create a Martinl drink. The display melo can include an alphanumeric keypad for entering search criteria for Martini drinks that match the search criteria. Search results can be displayed in a Search Results list. The user can select a Martini drink to dispense by selecting a Martini drink from the Search Results list. After selecting the Martini drink from the Search Results list, the name of the selected drink to be displayed.
    x 19/20 thought is displayed in the Ordered Drinks list 201. Drinks can be removed individually or collectively from the Ordered Drinks list 201 using a Remove Selected button 205 and/or a Clear Entire Order button 207. The user can select a drink from the Drink Order list 201 and select the Remove Selected button 205 to individually remove the selected drink from the Drink Order list 201. The user can select the Clear Entire Order button 207 to collectively remove each one of the drinks listed in the Drink Order list 201.
    When the entire order has been entered into system 19, the user can select the Serve This Order button 209 to dispense the drinks listed in the Drink Order list 201. After selecting the Serve This Order button 209, an Order to Serve screen 211 can be displayed. FIG. 5B illustrates a screenshot of the Order to Serve screen
    211. The Drink Order list 201 is duplicated in the Order to Serve screen 211. Drinks can be removed individually or collectively from the Ordered Drink list 201 using a Remove Selected button 213 and/or a Clear Whole Order button 215 User can select a drink from Drink Order list 201 and select Remove Selected button 213 to individually remove selected drink from Drink Order list 201. User can select Clear Entire Order button 215 to collectively remove each of the beverages listed in the Drink Order list 201.
    Order to Serve screen 211 may include a text box 217. Text box 217 may include text with user instructions. For example, text box 217 may include text prompting the user to fill a container with ice and place it under the beverage dispensing apparatus 15 from which the beverage will be dispensed. The Order to Serve screen 211 can include a Serve Small button 219 and a Serve Large button 221. The user can select the Serve Small button 219 to dispense a small drink according to the drink recipe and the pour scheme for the drink selected. Alternatively, the user can select the Serve Large button 221 to dispense a large drink according to the drink recipe and the serving scheme for the selected drink.
    Upon selection of the Serve Small button 219 and a Serve Large button 221, the selected beverage is dispensed according to the beverage recipe and the serving scheme for the selected beverage. Based on the drink recipe and the serving scheme, server 13 dispenses the required quantity and necessary liquids from the necessary containers of the first plurality of liquids stored in the first storage location17, and dispenses the necessary quantity of liquids from the required containers of the second plurality of liquids stored in the second storage location 19. After the beverage is dispensed, a beverage dispense screen 223 may be displayed. FIG.
    x 20/20 5C illustrates a screen shot of dispensed drink 223 that can be displayed on the touch screen 21 interface. The dispensed drink screen 223 can include a Top Off button 225. User can select Top Off button 225 to add more of the last of the second plurality of liquids that was dispensed to create the beverage. The 223 drink dispensed screen can also include a 227 text box. The 227 text box can include text indicating that the selected drink has been fully dispensed, and can also prompt the user to add an accompaniment. The user can select the Next Drink button 229 to repeat the beverage dispensing procedure for other beverages listed in the Beverage Order list 201.
    The process described above repeats until all beverages listed on Drink Order list 201 have been dispensed or removed from Drink Order list 201. After all beverages listed on Drink Order list 201 have been dispensed or re- Moved from the Drink Order list 201, the main dispensing function screen 188 (as illustrated in FIG. 5A) is displayed.
    As noted above, the main dispensing function screen 188 includes a Source button 197. A user can select the Source button 197 to start the process of dispensing a beverage from the source. After selecting the Font 197 button, a font machine screen 231 may be displayed.; FIG. 5C illustrates a screen shot of the fountain machine screen 231 that can be displayed on the touch screen interface 21. The fountain machine screen 231 includes a plurality of fountain beverage buttons 233, wherein each fountain beverage button 233 corresponds to a fountain drink. In order to dispense a fountain drink, the user can place a container under the drink dispensing apparatus 15 from which the drink will be dispensed. The user can dispense a desired fountain beverage by selecting fountain beverage button 233 and holding the button until the desired amount of fountain beverage is dispensed. Alternatively, the system 10 can be programmed so that the user selects the fountain beverage button 233 and the system automatically dispenses a predetermined amount of the fountain beverage.
    Although the above has described what is considered the best mode and/or other examples, it is understood that various modifications can be made to them and that the material disclosed here can be implemented in various forms and examples, and that they they can be applied in numerous other applications, combinations and environments, only a few of which have been described here. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the aspects revealed can be altered or amended without departing from the true spirit and scope of the matter. Therefore, the present matter is not limited to the specific details and examples illustrated in this description. It is intended to protect any and all modifications and variations that fall within the true scope of the advantageous concepts disclosed herein.
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    [1]
    1. System for managing beverage dispensing from an automatic beverage dispensing unit, CHARACTERIZED by comprising: an input module for receiving a plurality of serving schemes, in which each of the plurality of serving schemes is one drink recipe and the input module allows selection of at least one criterion to be used in the drink recipe; a memory for storing the plurality of schemes to serve; a processor to process the schema to serve; and, an output module for displaying schema-based instructions to serve.
    [2]
    2. System, according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the system includes a plurality of user accounts and the received plurality of schemes to serve is associated with at least one of the user accounts.
    [3]
    The system of claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by further including a beverage dispensing unit configuration module for selecting available criteria for use for a serving scheme.
    [4]
    4, System, according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the criteria include at least one among selecting at least one ingredient to be used in the beverage recipe, selecting the beverage size, and selecting the amount of hair one less ingredient to use in the drink recipe.
    [5]
    5. System according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the beverage recipe includes one of a plurality of liquids and one of a second plurality of liquids, wherein the first plurality of liquids comprises distilled beverage and the second plurality of liquids comprise beverages for mixing.
    [6]
    6. System according to claim 5, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the scheme to serve includes mixing at least one of the first plurality of liquids with at least one of the second plurality of liquids.
    [7]
    7. System, according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by additionally including an access module to configure access permissions for accessing one or more of the schemes to: serve:
    [8]
    8. The system of claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by further comprising a second input module for receiving a beverage order for a beverage corresponding to a beverage recipe, wherein the processor processes the scheme to serve corresponding to the recipe. of drink.
    [9]
    9. System according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by including a second memory for storing information related to one or more drinks dispensed by the system during a reporting session, wherein the information includes at least one among the number of drinks dispensed during the reporting session, the 2/3 start time for the reporting session, the time the first drink is dispensed, the time the last drink is dispensed, the end time for the reporting session, the type of consumer, types of beverages dispensed, total volume of beverages dispensed, and size of beverages dispensed.
    [10]
    10. System according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the automatic beverage dispensing unit comprises a feeding pack containing one or more ingredients to be used with one or more of the schemes to serve.
    [11]
    11. The system of claim 10, CHARACTERIZED by further including a preactivation input module for receiving preactivation instructions to energize one or more mechanisms to preactivate at least one power packet .
    [12]
    12. System for managing beverage dispensing from an automatic beverage dispensing unit, CHARACTERIZED by comprising: an input module for receiving a plurality of serving schemes, each of the plurality of serving schemes being a recipe beverage and input module allows selection of at least one accounting criterion to track accounting data for one or more beverages dispensed by the automatic beverage dispensing unit; a memory to store the plurality of schemes to serve and at least one accounting criterion; a processor to process the schema to serve and the at least one accounting criterion; and, an output module for providing accounting data corresponding to the at least one accounting criterion based on the use of the automatic beverage dispensing unit.
    [13]
    13. System according to claim 12, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the accounting criteria include at least one of the number of drinks dispensed during a reporting session, the start time for the reporting session, the time - state that the first drink is dispensed, the time the last drink is dispensed, the final time for the reporting session, the type of consumer, the types of drinks dispensed, the total volume of drinks dispensed, and the size of drinks dispensed.
    [14]
    14. System, according to claim 12, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the accounting data is stored in memory and can be transferred to an external memory.
    [15]
    15. System according to claim 12, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the output module includes a display means and the accounting data is displayed
    - 3/3 in the middle of the display.
    [16]
    16. A system for dispensing beverages from an automatic beverage dispensing unit, CHARACTERIZED by comprising: a memory for storing a plurality of serving schemes, wherein —each of the plurality of serving schemes corresponds to a beverage recipe; an input module for displaying at least one beverage recipe and receiving a selection of a beverage request corresponding to a displayed beverage recipe; a processor for processing the scheme to serve based on the beverage order; and an output module for displaying instructions to a user, wherein the displayed instructions correspond to the beverage recipe.
    [17]
    17. System according to claim 16, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the input module includes a touch screen interface to allow selection of a drink order.
    [18]
    18. System according to claim 16, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the output module includes a touch screen interface to display instructions to a user.
    [19]
    19. System according to claim 16, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the input module offers a plurality of beverage category input selections and each input selection corresponds to one of a plurality of beverage categories, wherein the selection of input selection provides a list of beverages that can be dispensed by the automatic dispensing unit.
    [20]
    20. System according to claim 16, CHARACTERIZED by additionally including a search module to allow the user to search for a drink based on a search criteria, in which the search results are displayed in the output module .
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    "o 68 MANAGEMENT Finished Adjust Ounces To Property Fill Drink Glass Sizes Udom Small Drink Size Create A Drink 0 to 177 Drink Glass Size FIG, 5A 1 191 193 195 197 199 Alcohol Drinks: Non-Alcohol Drinks Martinis Shots: Fountain Log Off Press 2 To View Ingredients Press Drink Name To Add To Drink Order Queue 188 Alphabetical Search By Drink Name Drinks Ordered E — e 181 Gin and tonic 3 [|Q, Search Results PE ——rumand cola 3, fresh breeze t 183 tender fruit sensation z bourbon cola honolulu cocktail 2. sicenmentoaa spiced rum and diet cola 2 fresh bresze bourbon cola is 201 7a | Petnadaa à) a ; nsacmien à) | ABEL menu à) [ee the shotofspicedram à] | LAS IO FISH KIA) 207 (D Pour This Order E— — 209 203 185
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    DO SS MZ Ty & | bourbon cola Spiced rum and glue fresh breeze 201 Now ready to make your spiced rum and diet glue Remove Selected Y Fil glass with ice Clear Entire Order and place under spout, 7" 215 our ur Es 221 217 209 POURING ORDER Finished and NY Drink Order & Top Off b ”" TT spiced rum and diet 225 x Ne Ph ' AV = bourbon cola = To spiced rum and cola
    LI fresh breeze Your drink is ready, bourbon cola dd Please add: 227 1 lime wedge
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