A device to measure the material level inside the container includes a housing unit removably attachable to a cap of a container for holding a beverage, wherein the housing unit is configured to remain attached to the cap when the cap is at least partially removed from the container. The device further includes, a signal producing unit located in the housing unit, a first sensor located in the housing unit to sense a beverage level in the container and a controller located in the housing unit. The controller is configured to receive from the first sensor an indication of a beverage level in the container and activate the signal producing unit based at least on the indication of the beverage level in the container.
G01F 23/26 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields
A system for notifying a user about an estimated time of consumption of a product includes an electronic device and a processor. The electronic device is integrated with a container of a product and configured to transmit a plurality of data relating to the amount of product in the container. The processor is configured to perform steps of a method. The method receives from the electronic device the plurality of data relating to the amount of product in the container and, based on the received plurality of data, calculates a usage pattern for the product in the container. The method calculates, based on the usage pattern, an estimated time of consumption of the product in the container, and then either notifies a user of an estimated time of consumption of the product in the container or automatically orders a refill of the product based on the estimated time of consumption.
Disclosed is a dispensing system. The dispensing system includes a fluid container adapted to store a fluid, and having a predefined storage capacity; a memory unit having a plurality of instructions and information pertaining to the fluid contained in the fluid container, stored therein; a dispensing pump associated with the fluid container, the dispensing pump adapted to selectively dispense fluid from the fluid container; a sensor configured to detect dispensing of fluid from the fluid container; and a processing unit in communication with each of the sensor and the memory unit. The processing unit is adapted to process the set of instructions stored in the memory unit to determine quantity of fluid dispensed from the fluid container, upon receiving a signal from the sensor.
Disclosed is a dispensing system. The dispensing system includes a fluid container adapted to store a fluid, and having a predefined storage capacity; a memory unit having a plurality of instructions and information pertaining to the fluid contained in the fluid container, stored therein; a dispensing pump associated with the fluid container, the dispensing pump adapted to selectively dispense fluid from the fluid container; a sensor configured to detect dispensing of fluid from the fluid container; and a processing unit in communication with each of the sensor and the memory unit. The processing unit is adapted to process the set of instructions stored in the memory unit to determine quantity of fluid dispensed from the fluid container, upon receiving a signal from the sensor.
An assembly for controlling access to contents of a container includes a cap configured to close the container when mounted thereon; a plurality of sensors configured to sense environmental, physical and/or temporal conditions on the cap; and a processor configured to process data from one or more of the sensors based upon the sensed environmental, physical and/or temporal conditions and configured to provide an indication to a user of recommended access to the container. In certain embodiments, the assembly also includes an electromechanical locking unit configured to selectively lock the cap onto the container and to unlock the cap from the container to allow access to the container, and the processor is configured to unlock the electromechanical locking unit to allow the cap to be detached from the container upon fulfillment of one or more predetermined environmental, physical and/or temporal conditions.
An assembly for controlling access to contents of a container includes a cap configured to close the container when mounted thereon; a plurality of sensors configured to sense environmental, physical and/or temporal conditions on the cap; and a processor configured to process data from one or more of the sensors based upon the sensed environmental, physical and/or temporal conditions and configured to provide an indication to a user of recommended access to the container. In certain embodiments, the assembly also includes an electromechanical locking unit configured to selectively lock the cap onto the container and to unlock the cap from the container to allow access to the container, and the processor is configured to unlock the electromechanical locking unit to allow the cap to be detached from the container upon fulfillment of one or more predetermined environmental, physical and/or temporal conditions.
A cap for a medication container may include: at least one pressure sensor; an air supplying unit; and a controller. The controller may be configured to: receive a first air pressure measurement form inside the medication container, form the at least one pressure sensor; control the air supply unit to supply air at a predetermined pressure for a predetermined amount of time; receive a second air pressure measurement from inside the medication container, form the at least one pressure sensor; and perform an output operation using the first and second air pressure measurements.
A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes DetailsAccessories therefor
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
H04W 4/30 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes
A61J 1/00 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
A cap for a medication container may include: at least one pressure sensor; an air supplying unit; and a controller. The controller may be configured to: receive a first air pressure measurement form inside the medication container, form the at least one pressure sensor; control the air supply unit to supply air at a predetermined pressure for a predetermined amount of time; receive a second air pressure measurement from inside the medication container, form the at least one pressure sensor; and perform an output operation using the first and second air pressure measurements.
Disclosed is a system for notifying a user about an estimated time of consumption of a product. The system includes an electronic device, and a processor. The electronic device is integrated with a portion of a container of a product and configured to transmit a plurality of data relating to the amount of product in the container. The processor is configured to perform steps of a method. The method initiates with a step to receive from the electronic device the plurality of data relating to the amount of product in the container. The above step is then followed by another step i.e. based on the received plurality of data; calculate a usage pattern for the product in the container. The above step is then followed by another step i.e. based on the usage pattern; calculate an estimated time of consumption of the product in the container. The above step is then followed by either a step to notify a user of an estimated time of consumption of the product in the container or the step of automatically order a refill of the product based on the estimated time of consumption.
Disclosed is a system for notifying a user about an estimated time of consumption of a product. The system includes an electronic device, and a processor. The electronic device is integrated with a portion of a container of a product and configured to transmit a plurality of data relating to the amount of product in the container. The processor is configured to perform steps of a method. The method initiates with a step to receive from the electronic device the plurality of data relating to the amount of product in the container. The above step is then followed by another step i.e. based on the received plurality of data; calculate a usage pattern for the product in the container. The above step is then followed by another step i.e. based on the usage pattern; calculate an estimated time of consumption of the product in the container. The above step is then followed by either a step to notify a user of an estimated time of consumption of the product in the container or the step of automatically order a refill of the product based on the estimated time of consumption.
The invention is related to an apparatus that includes: a housing attachable to a blister pack, at least one sensor attached to the housing and capable of sensing removal of a pill from an attached blister pack and a controller. The controller is configured to: determine a timing parameter for taking a pill, receive from the at least one sensor a signal, determine based on the signal if a pill was removed from the blister pack, and if a pill was not removed from the blister pack within a time period based on the timing parameter issue to an output unit a reminder signal for taking the pill.
The invention is related to an apparatus that includes: a housing attachable to a blister pack, at least one sensor attached to the housing and capable of sensing removal of a pill from an attached blister pack and a controller. The controller is configured to: determine a timing parameter for taking a pill, receive from the at least one sensor a signal, determine based on the signal if a pill was removed from the blister pack, and if a pill was not removed from the blister pack within a time period based on the timing parameter issue to an output unit a reminder signal for taking the pill.
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
A61J 1/03 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for pills or tablets
B65D 75/36 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet or blank being recessed and the other formed of relatively stiff flat sheet material, e.g. blister packages
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INGREDIENT SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING AN INGREDIENT INTO A CONTAINER
Aspects of the invention are related to an ingredient supply system for a container for beverages. The system includes: a cap holding: an ingredient compartment, a nozzle; a dispenser for dispensing the ingredient from the ingredient compartment via the nozzle to the container, a first sensor for measuring an amount of liquid in the container and a controller. The controller is configured to: receive an initiation signal, receive a measurement of the amount of the liquid in the beverage container, receive an ingredient profile, calculate a first amount of ingredient to be dispensed to the liquid in the container by the dispenser, based on the measured amount and the ingredient profile and control the dispenser to add the first amount of ingredient to the liquid.
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
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INGREDIENT SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING AN INGREDIENT INTO A CONTAINER
Aspects of the invention are related to an ingredient supply system for a container for beverages. The system includes: a cap holding: an ingredient compartment, a nozzle; a dispenser for dispensing the ingredient from the ingredient compartment via the nozzle to the container, a first sensor for measuring an amount of liquid in the container and a controller. The controller is configured to: receive an initiation signal, receive a measurement of the amount of the liquid in the beverage container, receive an ingredient profile, calculate a first amount of ingredient to be dispensed to the liquid in the container by the dispenser, based on the measured amount and the ingredient profile and control the dispenser to add the first amount of ingredient to the liquid.
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
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DEVICE FOR REMINDING AND MEASURING MATERIAL LEVEL INSIDE A MATERIAL CONTAINER
Disclosed is a device to measure the material level inside the container. The device includes a housing unit removably attachable to a cap of a container for holding a beverage, wherein the housing unit is configured to remain attached to the cap when the cap is at least partially removed from the container. The device further includes, a signal producing unit located in the housing unit, a first sensor located in the housing unit to sense a beverage level in the container and a controller located in the housing unit. The controller is configured to receive from the first sensor an indication of a beverage level in the container and activate the signal producing unit based at least on the indication of the beverage level in the container.
G01F 23/263 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields by measuring variations in capacitance of capacitors
Disclosed is a device to measure the material level inside the container. The device includes a housing unit removably attachable to a cap of a container for holding a beverage, wherein the housing unit is configured to remain attached to the cap when the cap is at least partially removed from the container. The device further includes, a signal producing unit located in the housing unit, a first sensor located in the housing unit to sense a beverage level in the container and a controller located in the housing unit. The controller is configured to receive from the first sensor an indication of a beverage level in the container and activate the signal producing unit based at least on the indication of the beverage level in the container.
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
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A DEVICE FOR REMINDING A USER TO DRINK FROM A CONTAINER
Disclosed is a device for reminding a user to drink from a container. In one embodiment, the device may include a cover attachable to a container, at least one signal producing unit located in the cover, a tap button located on the exterior of the cover and a controller. The controller is configured to initiate a timeout period when the tap button is tapped and activate the signal producing unit if the tap button is not tapped before the lapse of the timeout period.
Disclosed is a device for reminding a user to drink from a container. In one embodiment, the device may include a cover attachable to a container, at least one signal producing unit located in the cover, a tap button located on the exterior of the cover and a controller. The controller is configured to initiate a timeout period when the tap button is tapped and activate the signal producing unit if the tap button is not tapped before the lapse of the timeout period.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Computerized apparatus and instruments for measuring,
controlling and supervising of levels and/ or quantities of
substances or products via computers or mobile phones.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Computerized apparatus and instruments, namely, computer hardware and software for measuring, controlling and supervising levels and quantities of liquids, solids, powders, pills and syrups in containers via computers or mobile phones
