Beverage dispensing device with graphical representation of customized beverage selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current beverage dispensing systems fail to provide personalized beverages effectively, as they rely on user input which is prone to errors and require invasive procedures for accurate measurements, leading to inefficient and inaccurate formulation of beverages tailored to individual physiological and exertion needs.
Innovation Solution
A beverage dispenser equipped with a wireless transceiver to receive data from a biosensor for measuring physiological parameters, allowing for the formulation of customized beverage recipes based on user inputs and physiological data, which can modify existing recipes or create new ones, including the use of micro ingredients and adjustable dispensing of ingredients based on measured parameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If user input is used to determine beverage formulation, then ease of operation is improved, but measurement precision deteriorates due to errors in user-provided information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual user input (mechanical/data entry system) with automated biosensing technology that directly measures physiological parameters. This substitution eliminates human error in data provision while maintaining ease of use, as the system automatically collects and processes biological data without requiring user intervention beyond initiating the process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing the user's own body to provide the measurement data through biosensors. The user's physiological parameters (sweat rate, electrolyte levels, hydration status) are automatically detected and used to formulate the beverage, eliminating the need for manual input while ensuring accurate, real-time data collection.
2Measurement precision
If invasive procedures are used to measure physiological parameters, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to user frustration and poor adoption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs disposable or wearable biosensors that provide accurate physiological measurements without requiring invasive procedures. These sensors can be easily attached or worn by users and automatically collect data on hydration status, electrolyte levels, and other relevant parameters, combining measurement precision with user comfort and ease of use.
3Measurement precision
If multiple sensors are used to collect physiological data, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases leading to increased costs and user frustration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple sensing functions into an integrated biosensing system that simultaneously measures multiple physiological parameters (hydration status, electrolyte levels, temperature, sweat rate) using a unified platform. This merging approach maintains comprehensive data collection for precise beverage formulation while reducing the number of separate devices users must manage, thereby simplifying the overall system.
4Manufacturing precision
If physiological parameters are measured over time, then manufacturing precision of beverage formulation is improved, but loss of time occurs between initial measurement and beverage dispensing
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements continuous real-time monitoring of physiological parameters during physical activity, allowing the beverage formulation to be dynamically adjusted based on current hydration and electrolyte status. This continuous action eliminates delays between measurement and formulation, as the system processes data instantaneously and prepares the customized beverage while the user continues their activity.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for dispensing compositions, such as beverages, are provided. A beverage dispenser may be configured to receive input corresponding to a selection of a beverage, and in response, a graphical representation of the beverage at a display device. The beverage dispenser may receive additional input corresponding to an adjustment of an amount of an ingredient of the selected beverage, and in response, the graphical representation of the beverage may be updated. The graphical representation of the beverage may include graphics depicting the beverage container, the volume of liquid in the beverage container, and the adjusted ingredient.