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NZ747833B2 - A distribution network for monitoring, controlling and optimizing flow of liquid beverage products delivered to customers via containers - Google Patents
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NZ747833B2 - A distribution network for monitoring, controlling and optimizing flow of liquid beverage products delivered to customers via containers - Google Patents

A distribution network for monitoring, controlling and optimizing flow of liquid beverage products delivered to customers via containers Download PDF

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NZ747833B2
NZ747833B2 NZ747833A NZ74783317A NZ747833B2 NZ 747833 B2 NZ747833 B2 NZ 747833B2 NZ 747833 A NZ747833 A NZ 747833A NZ 74783317 A NZ74783317 A NZ 74783317A NZ 747833 B2 NZ747833 B2 NZ 747833B2
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Leonard Jones Timothy
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Abstract

liquid product distribution network monitor, controls, and optimizes the flow of liquid products for delivery to consumers served via liquid product dispensing containers, such as a beer keg. At least one liquid product dispensing container includes a small form factor, battery powered radio transmitter and microprocessor for sensing and transmitting a plurality of data measurements relating to the status of said liquid product dispensing container, wherein said radio transmitter is configured to operate in an encrypted, non-connectable mode. A stationary or mobile radio signal reader communicates data measurements from the radio transmitter, wherein said mobile signal reader operates passively without user interaction. Data collection functions include liquid product management functions, liquid product sales functions, and liquid product consumer management functions. A computer processing server communicates with an internet communications or cloud interface. Reporting and marketing sales interface with the functions of producing, distributing, vending, and consuming the liquid products.

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WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1. A liquid product distribution network for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing the flow of liquid products for delivery to consumers via liquid product dispensing containers, comprising: at least one liquid product dispensing container for transporting from a transport location to a dispensing location; at least one liquid product dispensing container device associated with each at least one liquid product dispensing container, each at least one liquid product dispensing container device comprising: a small form factor, battery powered radio transmitter and microprocessor for sensing and transmitting a plurality of data measurements relating to the identification and status of said liquid product dispensing container, wherein said radio transmitter is configured to operate in an encrypted, non-connectable mode; an outer housing for attaching to the liquid product dispensing container, said outer housing comprising an enclosure and an attachment mechanism for attaching said housing to a predetermined location of said associated liquid product dispensing container, said radio transmitter adapted to be secured in said enclosure; a radio/processing module for processing radio signal transmissions of information relating to the liquid product dispensing container; the network further comprising: an antenna associated with said radio/processing module for sending and receiving said radio signal transmissions between said radio/processing module and at least one hub and/or mobile device; a mechanism for broadcasting a signal and data such that a receiver of the broadcast can approximate the distance to the broadcaster using characteristics of the signal and data contained therein; a sensor interface for allowing one or more sensors to be interfaced with the processor; and processor instructions and attached memory for operating said radio transmitter device to store and communicate information relating to the location of the liquid product dispensing container, the state of the liquid product dispensing container, and the state of the liquid product within the liquid product dispensing container, wherein said data transmitted by said radio transmitter is encrypted; a mobile radio signal reader operable within said distribution network for receiving data from said radio transmitter and further communicating information relating to said data with computer software systems associated with said dispensing location for a plurality of data collection functions, said data collection functions comprising liquid product management functions, liquid product sales functions, and liquid product consumer management functions, wherein said mobile signal reader operates passively without user interaction; a computer processing system associated with said mobile reader for processing data and executing instructions associating with said information relating to said data collection functions and further interfacing said information relating to said data collection functions with an internet communications interface; and a reporting and marketing sales subsystem associated with said computer processing server system for interfacing with a plurality of computer processing systems operating in association with the functions of producing, distributing, vending, and consuming said liquid products.
2. A liquid product distribution network system as claimed in Claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of locations within the container distribution network for monitoring and reporting the physical properties and location of the plurality of container, at least a subset of said plurality of locations comprising said container distribution monitoring and reporting apparatus; said mobile signal reader further comprising a container distribution network radio transmitter electronic circuitry and a mesh network associated for providing communications amongst said plurality of container distribution network locations.
3. The liquid product distribution network of Claim 1, further comprising a truck reader unit for use on a delivery truck operating within the liquid product distribution network for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing the flow of liquid products for delivery to consumers via liquid product dispensing containers.
4. The liquid product distribution network of Claim 1, wherein said a computer processing system associates with said mobile reader for processing data and executing instructions associating events that may influence the transition of keg states as monitored liquid product dispensing containers transit across various geographic regions.
5. The liquid product distribution network of Claim 1, further comprising at least one weighing mat system for determining the weight of at least one liquid product dispensing container at least one of said dispensing locations determining the volume, state, and other information relating to the contents of said at least one liquid product dispensing container.
6. The liquid product distribution network of Claim 1, further comprising circuitry and executable instructions associated said radio transmitter and microprocessor for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing operations that occur in a dispensing location cold room and operations that occur in a public room of said dispensing location.
7. The liquid product distribution network of Claim 1, further comprising sensors for determining the fill levels of said liquid product dispensing container.
8. The liquid product distribution network of Claim 1, further comprising a mobile device application associated with said liquid product distribution network for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing operations of said liquid product distribution network.
9. The liquid product distribution network of Claim 1, further comprising a plurality of marketing feedback instructions for using said liquid product distribution network to market predetermined liquid products to consumers.
10. The liquid product distribution network of Claim 1, further comprising circuitry to communicate over a plurality of wireless networks in order to take advantage of available connection points.
11. The network system of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the radio frequency transmitter device further comprises mechanical or electronic locks for preventing unauthorized removal of said container distribution monitoring and reporting apparatus from the container.
12. The network system of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the radio frequency transmitter device further comprising a plurality of LED lights, LCD display, or other display mechanism providing visual indication of alarms and operational status of the container.
13. The network system of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the radio frequency transmitter device further comprising sensors to sense whether a cap or coupler is present at the container opening.
14. A method for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing the flow of liquid products for delivery to consumers via liquid product dispensing containers using liquid product distribution network, comprising the steps of: transporting from a transport location to a dispensing location at least one liquid product dispensing container, said at least one liquid product dispensing container comprising an adaptably affixed small form factor, battery powered radio transmitter and microprocessor for sensing and transmitting a plurality of data measurements relating to the status of said liquid product dispensing container, wherein said radio transmitter is configured to operate in an encrypted, non-connectable mode; receiving said plurality of data measurements from said radio transmitter and further communicating information relating to said plurality of data measurements with computer software systems associated with said dispensing location for a plurality of data collection functions using a mobile radio signal reader operable within said distribution network, wherein said mobile signal reader operates passively without user interaction, said data collection functions comprising liquid product management functions, liquid product sales functions, and liquid product consumer management functions; processing data and executing instructions associating with said information relating to said data collection functions and further interfacing said information relating to said data collection functions with an internet communications interface using a computer processing system associated with said mobile reader; and interfacing with a plurality of computer processing systems operating in association with the functions of producing, distributing, vending, and consuming said liquid products using a reporting and marketing sales subsystem associated with said computer processing server system.
15. The method of Claim 14, further comprising the step of using a truck reader unit on a delivery truck operating within the liquid product distribution network for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing the flow of liquid products for delivery to consumers via liquid product dispensing containers.
16. The method of Claim 14, further comprising the step of associating said mobile reader with a computer processing system for processing data and executing instructions associating events that may influence the transition of keg states as monitored liquid product dispensing containers transit across various geographic regions.
17. The method of Claim 14, further comprising the step of determining the weight of at least one liquid product dispensing container at least one of said dispensing locations using at least one weighing mat system in determining the volume, state, and other information relating to the contents of said at least one liquid product dispensing container.
18. The method of Claim 14, further comprising the step of associating said radio transmitter and microprocessor for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing operations that occur in a dispensing location cold room and operations that occur in a public room of said dispensing location.
19. The method of Claim 14, further comprising the step of operating data and sensors for determining the fill levels of said liquid product dispensing container.
20. The method of Claim 14, further comprising the step of using a mobile device application associated with said liquid product distribution container for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing operations of said liquid product distribution network.
21. The method of Claim 14, further comprising the step of using a plurality of marketing feedback instructions associated with said reporting and marketing sales subsystem marketing predetermined liquid products to consumers as determined by such products being contained in said liquid product distribution containers.
22. A radio transmitter device for use in a liquid product distribution network for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing the flow of liquid products for delivery to consumers via liquid product dispensing containers, said liquid product distribution network comprising: at least one liquid product dispensing container for transporting from a transport location to a dispensing location, said at least one liquid product dispensing container comprising an adaptably affixed small form factor, battery powered radio transmitter and microprocessor for sensing and transmitting a plurality of data measurements relating to the status of said liquid product dispensing container, wherein said radio transmitter is configured to operate in an encrypted, non-connectable mode, said radio transmitter device further comprising: an outer housing for attaching to the liquid product dispensing container, said outer housing comprising an enclosure and an attachment mechanism for attaching said housing to a predetermined location of said liquid product dispensing container; a self-contained power source for providing power to the liquid product dispensing container device; a radio transmitter device for securing in said enclosure and further comprising: a radio/processing module for processing radio signal transmissions of information relating to the liquid product dispensing container; an antenna associated with said radio/processing module for sending and receiving said radio signal transmissions between said radio/processing module and at least one hub and/or mobile device; a mechanism for broadcasting a signal and data such that a receiver of the broadcast can approximate the distance to the broadcaster using characteristics of the signal and data contained therein; a sensor interface for allowing one or more sensors to be interfaced with the processor; and processor instructions and attached memory for operating said radio transmitter device to store and communicate information relating to the location of the liquid product dispensing container, the state of the liquid product dispensing container, and the state of the liquid product within the liquid product dispensing container; a mobile radio signal reader operable within said distribution network for receiving said plurality of data measurements from said radio transmitter device and further communicating information relating to said plurality of data measurements with computer software systems associated with said dispensing location for a plurality of data collection functions, said data collection functions comprising liquid product management functions, liquid product sales functions, and liquid product consumer management functions, wherein said mobile signal reader operates passively without user interaction; a computer processing system associated with said mobile reader for processing data and executing instructions associating with said information relating to said data collection functions and further interfacing said information relating to said data collection functions with an internet communications interface; and a reporting and marketing sales subsystem associated with said computer processing server system for interfacing with a plurality of computer processing systems operating in association with the functions of producing, distributing, vending, and consuming said liquid products.
23. The radio transmitter device of Claim 22, further comprising instructions and circuitry for associating a truck reader unit for use on a delivery truck operating within the liquid product distribution network for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing the flow of liquid products for delivery to consumers via liquid product dispensing containers
24. The radio transmitter device of Claim 22, further comprising data and instruction for storage and executing on said computer processing system for associating events that may influence the transition of container states as monitored liquid product dispensing containers transit across various geographic regions;
25. The radio transmitter device of Claim 22, further comprising instructions and data operating on said liquid product distribution network for intelligently transmitting a plurality of marketing feedback instructions for using said liquid product distribution network to market predetermined liquid products to consumers according to the presence of said radio transmitter device and liquid product information stored on said radio transmitter device.
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