Patent ID: 9259119
Filing Date: 2016-02-16
CPC Classification: A47J

Claim Text:
1. A system for monitoring and controlling modes of operation of a machine (CM) for preparing beverages by means of cartridges or capsules (C), in particular coffee, the machine (CM) comprising a pair of terminals (A, B) for connection to a voltage supply source, to which through a control switch ( 5 a ) an electric pump ( 10 ) is connectable to supply a flow of hot water through a cartridge or capsule (C) positioned in the machine (CM) to prepare a beverage; the system comprising data input means (T) for inputting data associated with a supply of cartridges or capsules comprised of a predetermined amount of cartridges or capsules (C), and capable of defining a predetermined reference number related to said amount of cartridges or capsules (C); and electronic monitoring and control means (EM), adapted to be associated with the machine (CM), and comprising: wherein, for a simple delivery of a flow of hot water, to said supply terminals (A, B) also an electric valve ( wherein said processing and control means (