Patent ID: 9212040
Filing Date: 2015-12-15
Classification: B67D,G06Q,G07F,H04Q

Abstract:
1. A method for dispensing fluids, the method comprising the steps of: sensing a beverage container in close proximity to a beverage dispenser, wherein the beverage dispenser further includes a housing with a push-button and a valve extending from the housing configured to dispense a fluid into the beverage container located below the valve, wherein pushing the push-button controls a flow of the fluid from the valve to the beverage container; transmitting a first electronic signal to the beverage container from a dispenser wireless transceiver located in close proximity to the beverage dispenser; transmitting a second electronic signal to the dispenser wireless transceiver from a container wireless transceiver associated with the container; and dispensing the fluid from the beverage dispenser to the beverage container, wherein the first electronic signal and the second electronic signal meet a threshold signal strength that is required for the valve to dispense the fluid, and wherein the threshold signal strength is met only when the first electronic signal and the second electronic signal confirm proper placement of the beverage container under the beverage dispenser and confirm that the beverage container is a compatible container to receive the fluid from the beverage dispenser, and further wherein the push-button illuminates when the beverage dispenser is communicating with the beverage container.