Patent ID: 8429095
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: B67D,F17C,G06Q,G07C,G07F

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling fluid delivery, the method comprising the steps of: providing a site controller for a fluid delivery location, the site controller having a first envelope of communication encompassing the fluid delivery location wherein wireless signals may be acquired; providing a fluid delivery device, the fluid delivery device having a second envelope of communication wherein wireless signals may be acquired within a short distance from the fluid delivery device; upon entry of a fluid container device within the first envelope of communication, wirelessly receiving at the site controller at least one of: upon arrival of the fluid container device within the second envelope of communication, wirelessly receiving at the fluid delivery device before a fluid delivery a second identification code from the fluid container device, the fluid container device not physically associated with the fluid delivery device, and the site controller not physically associated with the fluid delivery device and the fluid container device; transmitting wirelessly, by the fluid delivery device, to the site controller the second identification code; upon comparing, by the site controller, the first identification code and the second identification code and determining that the appropriate fluid container should be delivered fluid, transmitting wirelessly from the site controller an activation instruction to the fluid delivery device, the activation instruction enabling the fluid delivery device to begin dispensing fluid; wirelessly receiving at the site controller certain information specific to the fluid delivery from the fluid delivery device; and transmitting wirelessly from the site controller a de-activation instruction to the fluid delivery device, the de-activation instruction enabling the fluid delivery device to stop dispensing fluid.