Systems and methods for remote management of ice machines
The remote gateway system addresses the lack of remote control in ice machines by interfacing with sensors to override or interrupt signals, providing remote and scheduled ice production control, improving user convenience and efficiency.
US20250257922A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-08-14FRANCISCO LEE
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- US19/193822
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-07-18
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-14
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Many ice machines lack the capability to remotely control or schedule ice production, requiring manual intervention for operation, and existing remote control options are limited and cumbersome.
Method used
A remote gateway system that interfaces with existing ice machine sensors, such as a full bin sensor, to override or interrupt signals, allowing remote control of ice production through a management system, including a cloud-based interface for scheduling and command transmission.
Benefits of technology
Enables remote and scheduled control of ice production without altering the ice machine's configuration, enhancing user convenience and operational efficiency.
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Abstract
Described herein are examples of an remote gateway for controlling ice production. The remote gateway is coupled to existing sensors of the ice machine. The sensors can include a full bin sensor. The remote gateway provides commands to the ice machine controller to trigger when an ice machine is on or off, for example, when producing ice. The remote gateway may receive instructions from a management system that is remotely located from the remote gateway. The remote gateway may also receive the instructions locally.
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