RF device in drinkware to record data/initiate sequence of behavior
Inactive Publication Date: 2005-04-28
WHIRLEY IND
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[0027] It is another object of some embodiments of the present invention to provide a new and improved beverage dispensing system which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.
[0028] It is further object of some embodiments of the present invention to provide a new and improved beverage dispensing system which is of durable and reliable constructions.
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Conventional drinkware may not in itself entertain or enhance the experience of a person at one of the aforementioned locations.
In particular, conventional drinkware with advertisements is unlikely entertain or enhance the experience of a person at the amusement park.
Conventional drinkware may not further encourage people to purchase drinks.
Thus, the amusement park is losing drink sales because the drinkware itself may not provide a motivation to purchase the drinkware.
Drinkware found in homes typically does not entertain and is not interactive.
Unfortunately, the drinkware merely holds a liquid and does not further the video game experience.
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[0050]FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of a drinkware device 2 comprising a handheld container 10 capable of holding liquid having a communication device or radio frequency (RF) device 20, which is in communication with a sensory device 40. Drinkware as used herein is intended as a broad term and includes, for example, cups, mugs, straws, and bottles. The RF device 20 communicates with the sensory device 40 in response to signals (e.g., a RF signal) received from a transmitter, desirably in the form of a RF transmitter 80.
[0051] The container 10 can hold liquid and is configured so that a person can conveniently hold and drink the liquid. In the illustrated embodiment, the container 10 is a tapered cylindrical cup having an opening 4 at one end and a closed bottom 6 at the other end. The container 10 has a wall 12 extends between the opening 4 and the bottom 6 and has an inner surface 14 and an outer surface 8. The container 10 is sized to be conveniently held by a person and can...
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A drinkware is provided to provide information to a receiver. The drinkware is a RF device coupled to a handheld drinking container. The RF device can receive and send RF signals and communicate with a sensory device. A transmitter can send a signal to the communication device, which then activates sensory device. The RF device can communicate with the transmitter to control a fountain machine.
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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application No. Ser. 10 / 922,470, filed Aug. 20, 2004, and is based on and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 513,662, filed Oct. 23, 2003 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 518,904, filed Nov. 10, 2003. Each of the foregoing applications is hereby expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention relates in general to consumer products and, particularly, to drinkware associated with a receiver and / or transmitter. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Drinkware typically are containers that hold a drinkable liquid, such as water, fountain drinks, or the like. Many times, drinkware filled with a liquid is sold at stadiums, theme or amusement parks, movie theaters, restaurants, complexes, and events (e.g., county fairs). For example, many times drinkware available at an...
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