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Draft beer supply chain systems and methods

A link, liquid technology, applied in data processing applications, instruments, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve problems such as difficult to determine, time-consuming, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-11-23
STEADYSERV TECH
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However, this process can be time consuming, especially when it is difficult for the store to ascertain the quantities of certain products, such as when those products are supplied in bulk (e.g., in kegs)

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[0064] For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to one or more embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will be understood, however, that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thus intended; any alterations and further modifications of the described or illustrated embodiments and any further application of the principles of the invention as illustrated herein are contemplated, as in connection with this disclosure. It would normally occur to a person skilled in the art to which the invention pertains. At least one embodiment of the invention has been shown in great detail, although it will be apparent to a person skilled in the relevant art that some features or some combinations of features may not be shown for the sake of clarity.

[0065] Any reference to an "invention" within this document is a reference to a series of embodiments of the ...

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Supply chain systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring fluid levels in liquid containers, such as kegs. Embodiments include sensors that fit within a keg's false bottom, measure the weight of the keg, and transmit the weight information to a computer database via a wireless network. Other embodiments include an RFID device with information about a characteristic of the liquid within a keg (such as brand and / or type of beer) that may be attached to the keg and paired with the sensor so the sensor can transmit information about the characteristic of the liquid in the keg. In alternate embodiments, the sensor's transmitter is short range and an uplink / gateway is used to receive information from the sensor and relay that sensor's information to a broader wireless network. Multiple containers in close proximity may each be fitted with an RFID device and sensor and communicate their individual information to the database.

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technical field [0001] Embodiments of the invention relate to managing information related to inventory and distribution, such as inventory and distribution of draft beer (draft beer). Further embodiments of the present invention relate to monitoring draft beer and other bulk beverage inventories, and to related data analysis, including automated ordering, prompt ordering, and mobile marketing. Background technique [0002] Outlets, such as restaurants and bars, frequently receive products, such as beverages, that are consumed by consumers from distributors. When a store is running out of certain products, the store typically contacts a distributor to resupply the store's product inventory. However, this process can be time consuming, especially when it is difficult for the store to ascertain the quantity of certain products, such as when those products are supplied in bulk, such as in kegs. The inventors of the present invention realized that improvements in the supply ch...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B67D1/06B67D1/08G06Q10/08
CPCB67D1/0801B67D1/1247G06Q10/087B67D2001/0811B67D2210/00099B67D2210/00104B67D1/0884B67D1/0888B67D2210/00089B67D2210/00091B67D1/0855B67D1/0004B67D1/0857B67D1/0871G01G19/52
Inventor 史蒂文·克雷默马克·科西阿雷克马特·迈尔史蒂文·赫什伯格
Owner STEADYSERV TECH
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