Coffee Pod Authenticity Testing

An aerosol provision system that allows customized operating modes based on consumable identification. The aerosol device has multiple operating states selectable by the user. When a specific consumable containing aerosol generating material is identified, the device restricts the available operating states to permitted ones for that consumable. This prevents misuse of the device with incompatible consumables.

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A supply chain management and commerce platform that uses blockchain, augmented reality (AR), and signal-emitting tags to identify, verify, and track assets from origin to destination. The platform allows dynamic and secure asset tracking, changing of asset statuses, and triggering physical activity at/on the assets. It solves issues like theft, fraud, counterfeiting, expiration, tampering by leveraging the combination of blockchain, web2 tech, and AR with active triggering. The AR provides visual overlay of asset details, while the blockchain provides immutable record keeping and smart contract capabilities. The tags with signals facilitate asset identification and tracking.

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Capsule coffee machine that identifies coffee capsules without additional modules like NFC or color sensors. The machine detects the irregular contour of the capsule surface using sensors, then determines the capsule type based on the shape. This allows identifying capsules without extra modules to reduce machine cost. The machine also customizes brewing parameters for each capsule type based on user settings.

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Automatically recognizing the type of capsule inserted into a beverage machine to adapt the brewing parameters. The machine has a capsule recognition module that senses characteristics like color to determine a sample value. It compares the sample to reference values for known capsule types. If no match exceeds a threshold, it selects multiple references to accommodate indistinguishable capsules. This allows the machine to accurately identify capsules without needing unique characteristics.

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Beverage machine that can automatically identify the type of beverage capsule inserted to optimize brewing parameters. The machine has a capsule recognition module that uses an optical sensor and light source to measure properties of the capsule surface. It compares the measured values to reference values for known capsule types to determine the capsule type.

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Beverage preparation machine using capsules that can automatically recognize the capsule type inserted in order to adapt the beverage preparation. The machines have a module (e.g. a color sensor) that senses a property of the capsule like its color, material or resistivity. It compares the sensed value to reference values for known capsule types to determine the capsule type. If no single match is found, it selects at least two reference values to increase certainty.

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A system and method for recognizing coffee capsules in a coffee machine without requiring special features on the capsules that increase cost. The method involves using a vibration sensor in the coffee machine to detect vibrations of components like the pump or capsule holder during brewing. The vibrations are caused by the changing mass of the capsule as it absorbs water. Analysis of the vibration data allows recognition of capsule types without physical features.

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Beverage machine with a camera to image the pod lid before brewing. The machine has a movable brew chamber that holds the pod. A pod stabilizer contacts the pod lid during chamber closure to position it for imaging by a camera mounted on the chamber cover. This ensures proper lid imaging for pod identification and authentication before brewing starts.

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Optical product checking system for simple and reliable verification of product properties and authenticity. The system uses multiple light-emitting units to illuminate the product from different wavelengths. The reflected light is detected to infer the product color and authenticity. This allows separate determination of properties like color and authenticity. The product packaging contains luminescent pigments that glow when excited by the system. This provides a reliable indication of authenticity by detecting the pigments.

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Beverage brewing system with customizable brew parameters and cartridge recognition to allow using a variety of brewing materials like coffee, tea, soup, etc. The system has features like temperature control, pressure regulation, pump speed adjustment, and impeller aeration to extract flavors consistently from different brewing materials. It also identifies cartridges based on topology and usage patterns to prevent counterfeiting and spoofing. The system allows users to brew custom beverages like espresso, latte, etc. from their own materials in a single-serve brewer.

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A capsule for brewing drinks that can be reliably identified in brewing machines without contamination issues. The capsule has a square base with a code containing L-shaped elements arranged in a specific pattern. The code elements have orientations that determine the overall code direction. This allows the brewing machine to accurately read the code without contamination covering the whole code. The code is also divided into groups with only one element filled. This provides multiple codes with varying numbers of elements that can be combined for more information.

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Cartridge for brewing beverages like coffee in machines that uses dual authentication elements to prevent unauthorized use of cartridges from different manufacturers. The cartridge has a chamber with flavorant and two identification elements - a first one providing a primary authentication and a second one providing a secondary authentication. The brewing machine scans and processes both elements to authenticate the cartridge before brewing.

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Capsule for beverage machines that allows reliable and compact identification without external contacts or barcodes. The capsule has an internal identification member that is physically contacted by the machine to read coded information. The member has features like holes and protrusions that can be detected by the machine's probe as it contacts the capsule. This allows identifying the capsule without exposed contacts or barcodes that can be damaged or altered. The machine reads the identification to set parameters like temperature, volume, and brew time specific to that capsule type.

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