Systems and methods for tracking liquid consumption for a bottle assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Consumers face challenges in accurately tracking liquid consumption, particularly water intake, due to the cumbersome and error-prone process of manual entry into separate applications, leading to inaccurate records.
Innovation Solution
A bottle assembly with a flow assembly that adjusts based on the identity of the external liquid dispenser, filtering or bypassing the bottle filter depending on the operational status of the dispenser's filter, and using sensors to measure liquid data for automatic tracking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual entry of water consumption information into a separate application is used, then the consumer can track water consumption, but the process becomes cumbersome and time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The bottle assembly performs automatic identification and tracking of liquid consumption without requiring consumer action. The sensor detects dispensing operations, the controller identifies the dispenser type, and the system automatically adjusts filter operation and records consumption data, eliminating the need for manual consumer entry
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical process of consumer entry is replaced with an automated sensor-based detection system. Sensors detect dispensing operations, controllers process the data, and the system automatically tracks consumption, replacing the manual writing or typing action with electronic detection and processing
2Reliability
If manual entry of water consumption information is used, then the consumer can record water intake, but the consumer can forget to enter the information leading to inaccurate records
Solution Approach 1:
The system serves itself by automatically detecting and recording all liquid consumption events without requiring consumer memory or attention. The sensor continuously monitors dispensing operations and the controller automatically processes and stores the data, making the tracking process independent of consumer behavior
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides automatic feedback to the consumer about their liquid consumption through the mobile application, which receives data from the sensor and controller. This closed-loop feedback system ensures accurate tracking without requiring the consumer to manually monitor or record their own intake
3Reliability
If the bottle filter is always used, then the liquid is filtered, but the filter may be unnecessarily used when the external liquid dispenser already provided filtered liquid
Solution Approach 1:
The filter assembly dynamically adjusts its operation based on real-time detection of dispenser type. The controller receives sensor data about the external dispenser, determines whether it provides filtered liquid, and automatically adjusts the filter assembly position between filter and bypass configurations, optimizing both liquid quality and filter lifespan
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameter of the filter assembly based on detected conditions. When the external dispenser is identified as providing filtered liquid, the filter assembly parameter is changed from 'filter position' to 'bypass position', eliminating unnecessary filtration and preserving filter lifespan while maintaining liquid quality
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AI summary
A method of tracking liquid consumption for a bottle assembly may include sensing a dispensing operation of an external liquid dispenser. The method may further include determining an identity of the external liquid dispenser based on sensing the dispensing operation of the external liquid dispenser. The method may also include adjusting the flow assembly in response to determining the identity of the external liquid dispenser. The flow assembly may define a filter position and a bypass position. The method may also include measuring liquid data of the liquid reservoir following adjusting the flow assembly.