Beverage device and beverage system

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a beverage device and a beverage system. The beverage device comprises an equipment main body which comprises a beverage supply module and a container placing position; the wireless identification module is arranged on the equipment main body, the container placing position is located in an induction area of the wireless identification module, and the wireless identification module is used for reading information contained in the electronic tag; the first operation assembly is used for receiving confirmation operation of a user; and the control module is electrically connected with the wireless identification module and is used for controlling the beverage supply module to provide the beverage corresponding to the information based on the information and in response to the confirmation operation. When a user needs drinks, the container with the electronic tag is placed at the container placing position. The wireless identification module identifies information contained in the electronic tag and sends the information to the control module, a user operates the first operation assembly to confirm taking out of the beverage, and the control module controls the beverage supply module to provide the beverage. Therefore, misoperation can be prevented, and use safety is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent beverage systems, and in particular to a beverage device and a beverage system having the beverage device. Background Technology

[0002] Smart beverage dispensers integrate intelligent technology with traditional drinking functions, providing users with a more convenient, healthy, and efficient drinking experience. Current smart beverage dispensers include, but are not limited to, water dispensers, tea bar machines, and water purifiers.

[0003] Some smart beverage dispensers have a sensor-activated dispensing function. These devices typically come with a special cup, which can have an electronic tag containing identification information attached. When the cup is brought close to the dispenser's spout, the device identifies the cup's information and dispenses a beverage at the appropriate temperature and volume.

[0004] Existing smart beverage devices trigger water dispensing directly after recognizing information on the label. In unintended scenarios (such as accidental operation by children or interference with the device's signal), this may result in accidental dispensing of water, causing burns, waste of resources, etc. Utility Model Content

[0005] To at least partially address the problems existing in the prior art, embodiments of this utility model provide a beverage device. The beverage device includes: a main body, comprising a beverage supply module and a container placement area; a wireless identification module disposed on the main body, with the container placement area located within the sensing area of ​​the wireless identification module, the wireless identification module being used to read information contained in an electronic tag; a first operating component, the first operating component being used to receive a user's confirmation operation; and a control module, the control module being electrically connected to the wireless identification module and the first operating component, the control module being used to control the beverage supply module to provide a beverage corresponding to the information based on the information and in response to the confirmation operation.

[0006] When a user requests a beverage, they place a container with an electronic tag in the designated container slot. The wireless identification module reads the information contained in the electronic tag and sends it to the control module. After the user confirms that the container is correctly placed in the slot, the lid (if applicable) is open, etc., they operate the first operating component to confirm the retrieval of the beverage. In response to the confirmation received by the first operating component, the control module controls the beverage dispensing module to deliver the beverage corresponding to the information contained in the electronic tag. This prevents accidental operation, ensures safe use, and avoids resource waste.

[0007] For example, the beverage device also includes a display component disposed on the main body of the device. The display component is electrically connected to a control module, which also controls the display component to display information. Users can use the display component to confirm whether the desired container has been correctly selected, thereby obtaining the desired beverage more reliably.

[0008] For example, the beverage device further includes a second operating component electrically connected to the control module. The second operating component receives user input information, including one or more of temperature, dispensing volume, and beverage type information. The control module also controls the wireless identification module to write the user-input information into the tag or update the information in the tag using the user-input information. When a user uses a container with a new electronic tag for the first time, or needs a beverage with information different from that in the electronic tag, they can operate the second operating component to input the desired information. The second operating component can then send the received information to the control module. Thus, the information input by the second operating component can be written into the electronic tag or the information in the electronic tag can be updated. Therefore, the user experience can be improved.

[0009] For example, the second operating component includes an input operating unit for receiving information input by the user. The user can operate the input operating unit to adjust beverage information such as temperature, liquid volume, and beverage type to ideal values.

[0010] For example, the second operating component includes a confirmation operation unit, and the control module is further configured to control the wireless identification module to perform write and update operations in response to the user's operation of the confirmation operation unit. When the user needs to write or update the beverage information on the electronic tag, they can operate the input operation unit to input the desired beverage information, and then operate the confirmation operation unit. After receiving the beverage information and the write command, the control module controls the wireless identification module to write the beverage information entered by the user into the electronic tag or to update the beverage information in the electronic tag using the beverage information entered by the user.

[0011] For example, a dispensing nozzle is provided on the front of the main body of the device, and the dispensing nozzle is connected to the beverage supply module; the sensing area of ​​the wireless identification module is located directly below the dispensing nozzle. The sensing area is located directly below the dispensing nozzle, which can restrict the placement of the container to directly below the dispensing nozzle, making it easy for the container opening to be aligned with the dispensing nozzle and preventing the beverage from spilling outside the container.

[0012] For example, a support platform is provided on the front bottom of the device body, the container placement position is located on the support platform, and the sensing area of ​​the wireless identification module is located above the support platform. When the user places the container in the container placement position, the sensing area can recognize the electronic tag.

[0013] For example, the container placement position includes a limiting part for positioning the container. When the user places the container in the container placement position, the limiting part can fix the container to prevent it from moving or tipping over, and it can also facilitate the alignment of the container with the dispensing nozzle and the wireless identification module.

[0014] An embodiment of this utility model also provides a beverage system. The beverage system includes a beverage device and a container. The container can be placed in a container placement position, and an electronic tag containing information is affixed to the container. When a user places the container in the container placement position of the beverage device and operates the device, the device can automatically dispense the beverage corresponding to that information into the container by recognizing the information contained in the electronic tag.

[0015] For example, the electronic tag is located on the side wall of the container. This prevents the electronic tag from being physically worn or corroded by liquids.

[0016] This utility model description introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This utility model description is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0017] The advantages and features of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The following drawings, which are incorporated herein by reference as part of this invention, are provided for understanding the invention. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the invention and their descriptions, serving to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings,

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a beverage apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another perspective view of the beverage device shown, on which a container is placed;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a first operating component, a second operating component, and a display component of a beverage device according to an exemplary embodiment of this application; and

[0022] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a container according to an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0023] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0024] 100. Main body of the equipment; 110. Dispensing nozzle; 120. First operating component; 130. Wireless identification module; 140. Display component; 150. Second operating component; 151. Input operation unit; 152. Confirmation operation unit; 170. Container placement position; 180. Support platform; 181. Support surface; 182. Limiting part; 200. Container; 201. Electronic tag. Detailed Implementation

[0025] In the following description, numerous details are provided to enable a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the following description merely illustrates preferred embodiments of the present invention, which may be practiced without one or more of these details. Furthermore, to avoid confusion with the present invention, some technical features well-known in the art have not been described in detail.

[0026] To fully understand the embodiments of this utility model, a detailed structure will be presented in the following description. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of this utility model is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below; however, in addition to these detailed descriptions, this utility model may have other embodiments.

[0027] According to one aspect of this application, a beverage device is provided. On one hand, this beverage device can be used to provide a beverage of a target type. The beverage may include, but is not limited to, water, soft drinks, etc. The soft drinks may include, but are not limited to, carbonated drinks, fruit / juices, coffee, tea, etc. On the other hand, the beverage device can be constructed as a water dispenser, a tea bar machine, a water purifier, or various other types of beverage devices that may emerge in the future. Water purifiers may include countertop water purifiers, floor-standing water purifiers, wall-mounted water purifiers, etc. Furthermore, this beverage device can be used alone or in conjunction with other types of beverage devices. The principles of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, using a water dispenser as an example.

[0028] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The beverage device may include a main body 100, a wireless identification module 130, a first operating component 120, and a control module (not shown). The wireless identification module 130 may be an RFID identification device, an infrared barcode scanner, or a QR code scanner, etc.

[0029] The device body 100 may include a beverage dispensing module (not shown) and a container placement position 170. The container placement position 170 can be used to receive a container 200 used by a user to take a beverage. The beverage dispensing module can provide one or more beverages to the container 200 placed in the container placement position 170. Optionally, the beverage dispensing module may also include a heating component 112 and / or a cooling component (not shown) for heating and / or cooling the provided beverage. Optionally, the device body 100 may include a housing. The beverage dispensing module may be located inside the housing. The container placement position 170 may be located outside the housing. The container placement position 170 is used to receive the container 200 used by the user.

[0030] The wireless identification module 130 can be installed on the main body of the device 100. The wireless identification module 130 can be used to read information contained in the electronic tag 201. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the electronic tag 201 can be placed on the container 200 used by the user. Depending on the type of wireless identification module 130, the electronic tag 201 can be, but is not limited to, RFID tags, NFC tags, barcodes, QR codes, etc. Besides the cup shown in the figure, the container 200 can also include any of the following: bowl, pot, bucket, box, etc. Optionally, the electronic tag 201 can also be located on other carriers, such as cards. This is as long as the electronic tag 201 can be placed within the sensing area of ​​the wireless identification module 130. Exemplarily, as shown in the figure, the sensing end of the wireless identification module 130 can be located on the outer shell of the device body 100, while other parts of the wireless identification module 130 can be located inside the outer shell. In other embodiments not shown, the wireless identification module can be located inside the outer shell of the device body 100, and the position of 130 shown in the current figure can be an identification window. The wireless identification module can identify the information in the electronic tag 201 through this window.

[0031] The container placement position 170 can be located within the sensing area of ​​the wireless identification module 130. In an embodiment where the electronic tag 201 is located on the container 200, the wireless identification module 130 can identify the information of the electronic tag 201 after the container 200 is placed in the container placement position 170. In an embodiment where the electronic tag 201 is located on other carriers, the container placement position 170 can be used to indicate the location of the sensing area of ​​the wireless identification module 130. Moreover, this allows the wireless identification module 130 to identify both the electronic tag 201 located on the container 200 and the electronic tag 201 located on other carriers.

[0032] In some embodiments, the information may include identification information corresponding to the container 200. The control module may store beverage information corresponding to the identification information of the container 200. Therefore, after identifying the identification information of the container 200, the wireless identification module 130 sends it to the control module. In some embodiments, the information contained in the electronic tag 201 may include beverage information. Therefore, the wireless identification module 130 can directly identify the beverage information of the container 200 and send the beverage information to the control module. The aforementioned beverage information may include, but is not limited to, one or more of temperature information, liquid volume information, and beverage type information.

[0033] The first operation component 120 can be disposed on the device body 100 or separately from the device body 100. For example, the first operation component 120 can be disposed on the operation panel of the device body 100. The first operation component 120 can be used to receive user confirmation operations and send confirmation commands to the control module. The first operation component 120 may include one or more of the following: buttons, touch screen, joystick, keyboard, remote control, handwriting tablet, scroll wheel, etc.

[0034] The control module can be electrically connected to the first operating component 120 and the wireless identification module 130. The electrical connection includes a wired connection and / or a wireless connection. The control module can be used to control the beverage supply module to provide a beverage corresponding to the information identified by the wireless identification module 130 and in response to a confirmation operation received from the first operating component 120. In embodiments where the information contained in the electronic tag 201 includes identity information, the control module can, based on beverage information stored within it corresponding to the identity information, control the beverage supply module to provide a beverage corresponding to the beverage information after receiving a confirmation command. In embodiments where the information contained in the electronic tag 201 includes beverage information, the control module provides a beverage corresponding to the beverage information based on that beverage information.

[0035] In the embodiments provided in this application, when a user needs a beverage, the user can place the container 200 with the electronic tag 201 on the container placement position 170. The wireless identification module 130 reads the information contained in the electronic tag 201 and sends the information to the control module. After the user confirms that the container 200 is correctly placed in the container placement position 170, the container lid (if any) is open, etc., the user operates the first operation component 120 to confirm the retrieval of the beverage. In response to the confirmation operation received by the first operation component 120, the control module controls the beverage dispensing module to provide the beverage corresponding to the information contained in the electronic tag 201. This prevents accidental operation, ensures safe use, and avoids resource waste.

[0036] Furthermore, such as Figure 3As shown, the beverage device may further include a display component 140. The display component 140 may be disposed on the device body 100. Exemplarily, the display component 140 may be disposed on the operation panel of the device body 100. The display component 140 may include one or more of a display screen, such as an LCD panel, and a display light panel with patterns. The display component 140 may be electrically connected to a control module. The control module may also be used to control the display component 140 to display the information contained in the electronic tag 201. The user can clearly understand the information contained in the electronic tag 201 through the display component 140. Thus, the user can confirm whether the desired container 200 has been correctly selected through the display component 140, thereby obtaining the desired beverage more reliably. In embodiments where the first operation component 120 includes a touchscreen, the first operation component 120 may be integrated with the display component 140.

[0037] Furthermore, the beverage device may also include a second operating component 150. The second operating component 150 is electrically connected to the control module. This electrical connection includes wired and / or wireless connections. Figure 3 As shown, exemplarily, the second operation component 150 can be disposed on the operation panel of the device body 100 or separately disposed from the device body 100. The second operation component 150 may include one or more of the following: buttons, touch screen, joystick, keyboard, remote control, handwriting tablet, scroll wheel, etc. Exemplarily, the second operation component 150 may be separately disposed from the first operation component 120 or integrated with the first operation component 120. In embodiments where the second operation component 150 includes a touch screen, the second operation component 150 may be integrated with the display component 140. Figure 3 This document only exemplarily illustrates one layout of the first operation component 120, the second operation component 150, and the display component 140. Other layouts may be used in other embodiments not shown, and no specific limitations are imposed herein. The second operation component 150 can be used to receive user input information and send it to the control module. The control module can also be used to control the wireless identification module 130 to write user input information into the electronic tag 201 or to update the information in the electronic tag 201 using user input information.

[0038] Thus, when a user uses a container 200 with a new electronic tag 201 for the first time, or needs a beverage with information different from that in the electronic tag 201, they can operate the second operation component 150 to input the desired information. The second operation component 150 can then send the received information to the control module. Therefore, the information input by the second operation component 150 can be written into the electronic tag 201 used for the first time, or the information in the electronic tag 201 can be updated. This improves the user experience.

[0039] In embodiments including the display component 140, the control module can also control the display component 140 to display information so that the user can view the current information in the electronic tag 201 and the information input via the second operation component 150. This ensures that the information input is accurate so that the information can be written into the electronic tag 201 or the information in the electronic tag 201 can be updated.

[0040] For example, when a user needs to write beverage information into or update the beverage information within the electronic tag 201, they can operate the second operation component 150 to input the desired beverage information. For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the second operation component 150 may include an input operation unit 151. The input operation unit 151 is used to receive beverage information input by the user. The second operation component 150 sends the received beverage information to the control module. If the control module does not receive any other information input by the user after a predetermined time (such as 5 seconds, 10 seconds, etc.), it may control the wireless identification module 130 to write the beverage information input by the user into the electronic tag 201 or update the beverage information in the electronic tag 201 using the beverage information input by the user. In embodiments that include a display component 140, the control module may control the display component 140 to display the beverage information for user confirmation.

[0041] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the second operation component 150 may include a confirmation operation unit 152. After inputting desired beverage information, the user can directly operate the confirmation operation unit 152. The confirmation operation unit 152 can be used to receive the user's write confirmation operation and send a write confirmation command to the control module. The control module is also used to control the wireless identification module 130 to perform write and update operations in response to the user's operation on the confirmation operation unit 152. Therefore, the user can more efficiently write beverage information into a new electronic tag 201 or update the beverage information within the electronic tag 201.

[0042] For example, when a user needs to write or update beverage information on the electronic tag 201, they can operate the input operation unit 151 to input the desired beverage information, and then operate the confirmation operation unit 152. After receiving the beverage information and the write confirmation command, the control module controls the wireless identification module 130 to write the beverage information input by the user into the electronic tag 201 or to update the beverage information in the electronic tag 201 using the beverage information input by the user.

[0043] Furthermore, a dispensing nozzle 110 can be provided on the front of the main body 100. The dispensing nozzle 110 is connected to the beverage supply module. The beverage supply module can dispense the target beverage through the dispensing nozzle 110. The sensing area of ​​the wireless identification module 130 can be located directly below the dispensing nozzle 110. The container placement position 170 is located within the sensing area of ​​the wireless identification module 130. The container 200 is placed in the container placement position 170, which is aligned with the dispensing nozzle 110 and located within the sensing area of ​​the wireless identification module 130. When the user places the container 200 in an area other than directly below the dispensing nozzle 110, the sensing area cannot recognize the electronic tag 201, and the beverage supply module will not provide the beverage, thus avoiding beverage spillage and waste.

[0044] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and 2 As shown, a support platform 180 can be provided on the bottom front side of the device body 100. A container placement position 170 is located on the support platform 180. The sensing area of ​​the wireless identification module 130 is located above the support platform 180. For example, the wireless identification module 130 can be located on the front side wall of the device body 100, between the support platform 180 and the dispensing nozzle 110. When the container 200 is placed on the support platform 180, the wireless identification module 130 can be located behind the container 200. Thus, when the user places the container 200 on the container placement position 170 on the support platform 180, the sensing area of ​​the wireless identification module 130 can just detect the electronic tag 201.

[0045] For example, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the container placement position 170 may include a limiting portion 182 for limiting the container 200. Exemplarily, the limiting portion 182 may be located on the bearing surface 181 of the support platform 180. The limiting portion 182 may include, but is not limited to, a groove or a flange. In other embodiments not shown, the limiting portion may include a cup holder, etc., connected to the front side of the device body 100. When the user places the container 200 in the container placement position 170, the limiting portion 182 can fix the container 200 to prevent movement or tipping, and also facilitates the alignment of the container 200 with the dispensing nozzle 110 and the wireless identification module 130.

[0046] According to one aspect of this application, a beverage system is provided, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the beverage system may include any of the aforementioned beverage devices and container 200. Container 200 can be placed in container placement position 170, and an electronic tag 201 containing beverage information is provided on container 200. The user places container 200 in the container placement position 170 of the beverage device and operates the device to retrieve the beverage corresponding to the beverage information.

[0047] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the electronic tag 201 is located on the side wall of the container 200. The electronic tag 201 can be a sticker affixed to the side wall of the container 200, or it can be embedded into the container 200; the specific combination is not limited. Normally, the bottom of the container 200 is in physical contact with the support platform 180, and the bottom of the container 200 may come into contact with liquid accumulation on the support platform 180. Placing the electronic tag 201 on the side wall of the container 200 can prevent physical wear and liquid corrosion.

[0048] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "front", "rear", "up", "down", "left", "right", "horizontal", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", and "bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship, which are usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself.

[0049] For ease of description, relative terms such as "above," "over," "on the upper surface of," and "above" are used here to describe the regional positional relationship of one or more components or features shown in the figures to other components or features. It should be understood that relative terms include not only the orientation of the component as depicted in the figure but also different orientations during use or operation. For example, if the components in the figures are inverted as a whole, "above" or "above other components or features" will include cases where the component is "below" or "under" other components or features. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." Furthermore, these components or features may also be positioned at other different angles (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or other angles), and this document intends to include all such cases.

[0050] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, parts, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0051] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0052] This utility model has been described through the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the utility model to the described embodiments. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this utility model, all of which fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A beverage device, characterized in that, The device comprises: a device body, which comprises a beverage supply module and a container placement position; a wireless identification module, which is arranged on the device body, the container placement position is located in the sensing area of the wireless identification module, and the wireless identification module is used to read information contained in an electronic tag; a first operation assembly, which is used to receive a confirmation operation of a user; and a control module, which is electrically connected with the wireless identification module and the first operation assembly, and is used to control the beverage supply module to provide a beverage corresponding to the information based on the information and in response to the confirmation operation. The beverage device further comprises a display assembly, which is arranged on the device body and is electrically connected to the control module, and the control module is further used to control the display assembly to display the information.

2. The beverage dispensing apparatus of claim 1, wherein The beverage device further comprises a second operation assembly, which is electrically connected with the control module and is used to receive information input by a user, the information comprising one or more of temperature information, liquid output amount information and beverage type information, 3. A drinks apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterised in that, the control module is further used to control the wireless identification module to write the information input by the user into the tag or update information in the tag by using the information input by the user. The second operation assembly comprises an input operation part, which is used to receive information input by a user.

4. A drinks apparatus as claimed in claim 3, characterised in that, The second operation assembly comprises a confirmation operation part, and the control module is further used to control the wireless identification module to perform the writing and updating operations in response to an operation of the confirmation operation part by the user.

5. A drinks apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein The front surface of the device body is provided with a liquid outlet nozzle, which is connected with the beverage supply module.

6. A drinks apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterised in that, The sensing area of the wireless identification module is located directly below the liquid outlet nozzle. The front bottom of the device body is provided with a bearing table, the container placement position is located on the bearing table, and the sensing area of the wireless identification module is located above the bearing table.

7. A drinks apparatus as claimed in claim 6, characterised in that The container placement position comprises a limiting part for limiting a container.

8. A drinks apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterised in that, The beverage system comprises the beverage device according to any one of claims 1-8 and a container, the container can be placed on the container placement position, and the container is provided with the electronic tag containing the information.

9. A beverage system characterized in that, The electronic tag is located on the side wall of the container.

10. The beverage system of claim 9, wherein, ​

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