A water dispenser capable of locating a water cup, a water cup positioning system and a positioning method

Abstract

The invention provides a water dispenser capable of positioning a water cup and a water cup positioning system and positioning method. The water dispenser comprises a water dispenser body with a water outlet and a water inlet, the water dispenser body is provided with a man-machine interaction unit, an electronic tag reader, a display unit and a central controller, wherein the man-machine interaction unit is used for obtaining a water cup position inquiry command which includes an ID of the water cup to be inquired; the electronic tag reader is used for obtaining electronic tag information sent by an electronic tag on the water cup; the display unit is used for displaying the position information of the water cup to be inquired; the central controller is connected with the man-machine interaction unit, the electronic tag reader and the display unit and is used for receiving the water cup position inquiry command obtained by the man-machine interaction unit and obtaining electronic tag information obtained through the electronic tag reader so as to obtain the position information of the water cup to be inquired and transmit the position information to the display unit for display. The position of the water cup can be searched for quickly through the water dispenser, water cups of users can be distinguished accurately, and it is guaranteed that water drinking is safe and hygienic.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the technical field of drinking water control, more specifically, a water dispenser capable of locating a water cup, a water cup positioning system and a positioning method. Background technique [0002] In daily life, many people forget where their water glasses are placed when they want to drink water because they place their water glasses unconsciously (especially for forgetful people or the elderly). In addition, in a small public place, such as a hospital or a nursing home, since the appearance of the water cups used by many people is the same, the water cups may be lost due to forgetting or confusion, and even seriously affect drinking water hygiene and health conditions. However, existing water dispensers only have the simplest drinking water heating and water outlet control functions, and cannot help users realize the function of finding and positioning water cups. [0003] For example, Chinese patent 201310667130 disc...

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Problems solved by technology

In addition, in a small public place, such as a hospital or a nursing home, since many people use the same water cups, the water cups may be lost due to forgetting or confusion, and even seriously affect drinking water hygiene and health conditions

However, the existing water dispensers only have the simplest drinking water heating and water outlet control functions, and cannot realize the function of helping users to find the location of the water cup.

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