WO2021105774A1

WO2021105774A1 - System for preparation of fluid and method to operate the same

Info

Publication number: WO2021105774A1
Application number: PCT/IB2020/050071
Authority: WO
Inventors: Sachin Raju Ramchandani
Original assignee: Sachin Raju Ramchandani
Priority date: 2019-11-25
Filing date: 2020-01-07
Publication date: 2021-06-03

Abstract

A system for preparation of fluid and a method to operate the same is disclosed. The apparatus an input receiving subsystem configured to receive an input from a user, a container selection subsystem configured to select at least one container from a plurality of containers based on a received input and a predefined set of instructions 5 to initiate a process of preparing the fluid, an amount measurement subsystem configured to measure an amount of ingredients from the at least one selected container based on the predefined set of instructions by using a measuring device upon titling at least one selected container at a predefined angle, a dispensing subsystem configured to dispense desired amount of ingredient from a dispenser cap of the at 10 least one selected container into a vessel for preparing the corresponding fluid.

Description

SYSTEM FOR PREPARATION OF FLUID AND METHOD TO OPERATE THE

SAME

This International Application claims priority from a Complete patent application filed in India having Patent Application No. 201921048087, filed on November 25, 2019 and titled “SYSTEM FOR PREPARATION OF FLUID AND METHOD TO OPERATE THE SAME”.

FIELD OF INVENTION

Embodiments of a present disclosure relate to preparation of fluid, and more particularly to a system for automatic preparation of fluid and a method to operate the same.

BACKGROUND

Fluid includes a plurality of beverages, syrups, pharmaceutical syrups and the like. Conventionally, fluid is prepared manually and requires field experts for preparing the fluid. However, there are thousands of recipes to prepare each of the fluid and it is difficult for people to remember all the recipes to prepare a particular fluid. Since, the preparation of fluid requires human intervention, it is difficult for the human to measure exact quantity of the ingredients required for preparation of the fluid which in turn causes a certain amount of loss every time and reduces the accuracy.

Also, quantity of each ingredient in a container is not tracked properly and there may be a chance of theft of the fluid. Further, manual preparation of fluid does not track all the missing revenues, wherein the missing revenues may occur due to free fluid offered by the workers to the customer.

Hence, there is a need for an improved system for preparation of fluid and a method to operate the same in order to address the aforementioned issues.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

In accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure, a system for preparation of fluid is disclosed. The system includes one or more processors. The system also includes an input receiving subsystem operable by the one or more processors. The input receiving subsystem is configured to receive an input from a user, wherein the input is associated with a corresponding fluid. The system also includes a container selection subsystem operable by the one or more processors. The container selection subsystem is operatively coupled to the input receiving subsystem. The container selection subsystem is configured to select at least one container from a plurality of containers based on a received input and a predefined set of instructions to initiate a process of preparing the fluid. The system also includes an amount measurement subsystem operable by the one or more processors. The amount measurement subsystem is operatively coupled to the container selection subsystem. The amount measurement subsystem is configured to measure an amount of ingredients from at least one selected container based on the predefined set of instructions by using a measuring device upon titling the at least one selected container at a predefined angle. The system also includes a dispensing subsystem operable by the one or more processors. The dispensing subsystem is operatively coupled to the amount measurement subsystem. The dispensing subsystem is configured to dispense desired amount of ingredient from a dispenser cap of the at least one selected container into a vessel for preparing the corresponding fluid.

In accordance with an embodiment, a method for preparing fluid is provided. The method includes receiving an input from a user, wherein the input is associated with a corresponding fluid. The method also includes selecting at least one container from a plurality of containers based on a received input and a predefined set of instructions to initiate a process of preparing the fluid. The method also includes measuring an amount of ingredients from at least one selected container based on the predefined set of instructions by using a measuring device upon titling the at least one selected container at a predefined angle. The method also includes dispensing desired amount of ingredient from a dispenser cap of the corresponding at least one selected container into a vessel for preparing the corresponding fluid.

To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:

FIG. 1 is a block diagram representation of a system for preparation of fluid in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 2 is the block diagram representing an embodiment of the system for preparation of fluid of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 3 is a block diagram representation of a general computer system in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 4 is a flow diagram representing steps involved in a method for preparing fluid in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAIFED DESCRIPTION

For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.

The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.

In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system for preparation of fluid and a method to operate the same is disclosed. The system includes one or more processors. The system also includes an input receiving subsystem operable by the one or more processors. The input receiving subsystem is configured to receive an input from a user, wherein the input is associated with a corresponding fluid. The system also includes a container selection subsystem operable by the one or more processors. The container selection subsystem is operatively coupled to the input receiving subsystem. The container selection subsystem is configured to select at least one container from a plurality of containers based on a received input and a predefined set of instructions to initiate a process of preparing the fluid. The system also includes an amount measurement subsystem operable by the one or more processors. The amount measurement subsystem is operatively coupled to the container selection subsystem. The amount measurement subsystem is configured to measure an amount of ingredients from at least one selected container based on the predefined set of instructions by using a measuring device upon titling the at least one selected container at a predefined angle. The system also includes a dispensing subsystem operable by the one or more processors. The dispensing subsystem is operatively coupled to the amount measurement subsystem. The dispensing subsystem is configured to dispense desired amount of ingredient from a dispenser cap of the at least one selected container into a vessel for preparing the corresponding fluid.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram representation of a system (10) for preparation of fluid in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the fluid may include edible, non-edible, solids such as powers, granulated substances or the like; liquid, gas and the like. The system (10) includes a plurality of containers. The system (10) also includes a plurality of dispenser caps. In one embodiment, each of the plurality of dispenser caps is operatively coupled to the corresponding plurality of containers.

Further, in one embodiment, the system (10) may include a controlling unit. In such embodiment, the controlling unit may include a microcontroller. As used herein, the term “microcontroller” is embedded inside a device so that they can control the features or actions of the product. In some embodiment, the microcontroller may be powered by an in-built battery, wherein the battery may be charged wired or wirelessly to handle at least one container for dispensing the corresponding ingredient into a vessel. Furthermore, each of the plurality of dispenser caps may also be controlled by the microcontroller. In one embodiment, each of the plurality of dispenser caps may include a corresponding plurality of light emitting diode (LED) lights.

Further, the system (10) includes one or more processors (20). The system (10) also includes an input receiving subsystem (30) operable by the one or more processors (20). The input receiving subsystem (30) is configured to receive an input from a user on a platform, wherein the input is associated with the corresponding fluid. In one embodiment, the user may include a customer or a worker.

In some embodiment, the input may also include a plurality of requirements associated with the corresponding fluid. In such embodiment, the plurality of requirements may include, quantity of fluid required by the user, quantity of each of the ingredient required by the user, type of ingredients required by the user and the like. In one embodiment, the system (10) may include a comparison subsystem configured to compare received input with a plurality of fluid recipes to find out the required recipe corresponding to the received input, wherein the plurality of fluid recipes is stored in a database.

Further, the system (10) also includes a container selection subsystem (40) operable by the one or more processors (20). The container selection subsystem (40) is operatively coupled to the input receiving subsystem (30). The container selection subsystem (40) is configured to select at least one container from the plurality of containers based on a received input and a predefined set of instructions to initiate a process of preparing the fluid. In one embodiment, the predefined set of instructions may include a plurality of predefined ingredients, a quantity of the corresponding ingredient and a recipe to prepare the corresponding fluid.

In some embodiment, the container selection subsystem (40) may be configured to select the at least one container from the plurality of containers upon illuminating a first predefined color by the light emitting diode (LED) lights on the dispenser cap of the at least one corresponding container. In one embodiment, the LED lights may be controlled by the Bluetooth or wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) in response to a plurality of actions performed by the user with the container.

Further, in some embodiment, the selection of the at least one container being done by using a unique identification number assigned to each of the plurality of containers. In such embodiment, the unique identification number may include an Internet protocol (IP) address in a wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) network or a media access control (MAC) address in Bluetooth based device.

In one embodiment, the system (10) may include a storage subsystem operatively coupled to the container selection subsystem (40). The storage subsystem may be configured to store the unique identification number associated with each of the plurality of containers in a database.

Further, in one embodiment, the system (10) may include a motion detection subsystem operatively coupled to the container selection subsystem (40). The motion detection subsystem may be configured to detect motion of the at least one selected container by using a motion detector upon selection of the at least one container, wherein the motion detector is housed within the platform. In one embodiment, the motion detector may include a gyroscope sensor. As used herein, the term “gyroscope sensor” refers to the measuring device which measures the tilt and lateral orientation of the object.

Further, the system (10) may include a status indication subsystem operatively coupled to the motion detection subsystem. The status indication subsystem may be configured to change color of the LED light of the corresponding dispenser cap from the first predefined color to a second predefined color by the microcontroller for indicating the initiation of the preparation of the fluid upon detecting motion of the at least one selected container.

Furthermore, the status indication subsystem may be configured to change the color of the LED light of the corresponding dispenser cap from the second predefined color to a third predefined color by the microcontroller for indicating the initiation of the dispersion of the ingredient from the at least one selected container upon tilting the at least one selected container at a predefined angle.

Further, the system (10) also includes an amount measurement subsystem (50) operable by the one or more processors (20). The amount measurement subsystem (50) is operatively coupled to the container selection subsystem (40). The amount measurement subsystem (50) is configured to measure an amount of ingredient of the at least one selected container based on the predefined set of instructions by using a measuring device upon achieving a predefined angle, wherein the predefined angle is also measured by the motion detector.

In one embodiment, the amount measurement subsystem (50) may include a first valve, wherein actuation of the first valve may be configured to dispense the ingredient from the at least one selected container to a buffer for measuring the amount of ingredient required for preparing the fluid using the measurement device. In one embodiment, the measurement device may include time of flight sensors, Lidar and the like. Further, actuation of the second valve may be configured to send the measured amount of ingredient to the corresponding dispenser cap. Furthermore, the system (10) also includes a dispensing subsystem (60) operable by the one or more processors (20). The dispensing subsystem (60) is operatively coupled to the amount measurement subsystem (50). The dispensing subsystem (60) is configured to dispense desired amount of ingredient from the dispenser cap of at least one selected container into a vessel for preparing the required fluid. Further, the status indication subsystem may be configured to change the color of the LED light of the corresponding dispenser cap from the third predefined color to a fourth predefined color to indicate the completion of the dispersion of the corresponding ingredient.

Further, a plurality of required ingredients from the plurality of corresponding containers are processed sequentially to prepare the corresponding fluid. In one embodiment, the system (10) may include a display subsystem, wherein the display subsystem may be attached to the platform, wherein the display subsystem may include an organic light emitting diode (OLED) screen. As used herein, the term “OLED screen” refers to a light emitting diode in which emissive electroluminescent layer is a film of organic compound that emits light in response to an electric current.

The display subsystem may be configured to display the plurality of actions required by the user to perform while preparing the fluid. In one embodiment, the system (10) may include a tracking subsystem configured to track dispensed amount of ingredients by the dispenser cap using one or more sensors. In such embodiment, the one or more sensors may include volume measurement sensor, buffer, time of flight sensors and the like.

In one embodiment, the platform may be connected to the point of sale device, wherein the point of sale device may be configured to calculate the price of the corresponding fluid based on a plurality of requirements associated with the corresponding fluid received from the user on the platform.

FIG. 2 are the block diagrams of an embodiment of the system (70) for preparation of fluid of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. A user X (80) inputs a drink name such as “cosmopolitan cocktail”, by an input receiving subsystem (100), on a platform via a user computing device (90). Further, a recipe to prepare the “cosmopolitan cocktail” is fetched from a database (110). Based on the recipe of the preparation of the “cosmopolitan cocktail”, a blue color is illuminated by the LED light on a dispenser cap of the first bottle which contains “lemon vodka” to indicate the user X (80) to pick the first bottle by a container selection subsystem (120).

Further, as soon as the user X (80) picks up the bottle, the colour of the LED light in the dispenser cap is changed from blue color to red color, by a status indication subsystem (130), to indicate the user X (80) to tilt the bottle to achieve an ideal pouring angle. Further, upon detecting the ideal angle of the bottle, the colour of the LED light of the dispenser cap is changed from the red color to yellow color by the status indication subsystem (130), to indicate the initiation of dispersion of the lemon vodka.

Furthermore, prior to dispense the lemon vodka into a vessel, quantity of the lemon vodka is measured, by an amount measuring subsystem (140), by using a measuring device based on the predefined quantity of the lemon vodka required for making cosmopolitan cocktail. Further, the measured quantity of lemon vodka is dispensed, by a dispending subsystem (150), into the vessel from the dispenser cap. Upon completion of dispersion of the lemon vodka into the vessel, the color of the LED light of the dispenser cap of the first bottle is changed from the yellow color to green color, by the status indication subsystem (130), to indicate the completion of the dispersion of the lemon vodka.

Afterwards, based on the recipe of the preparation of the cosmopolitan cocktail, the blue color is illuminated by the LED light on the dispenser cap of the second bottle which contains “triple sec” to indicate the user to pick the second bottle by a container selection subsystem (120). Further, as soon as the user picks up the second bottle, the colour of the LED light in the dispenser cap of the second bottle is changed from the blue color to the red color, by the status indication subsystem (130), to indicate the user X (80) to tilt the second bottle to achieve an ideal pouring angle. Further, upon detecting the ideal angle of the second bottle, the colour of the LED light of the dispenser cap is changed from the red color to yellow color by the status indication subsystem (130), to indicate the initiation of dispersion of the triple sec.

Furthermore, prior to dispense the triple sec into a vessel, quantity of triple sec is measured, by an amount measuring subsystem (140), by using a measuring device based on the predefined quantity of the triple sec required for making cosmopolitan cocktail. Further, the measured quantity of triple sec is dispensed, by the dispensing subsystem (150), into the vessel from the dispenser cap. Upon completion of dispersion of the triple sec into the vessel, the color of the LED light of the dispenser cap of the second bottle is changed, by the status indication subsystem (130), to indicate the completion of the dispersion of the triple sec.

Moreover, based on the recipe of the preparation of the cosmopolitan cocktail, a blue color is illuminated by the LED light on the dispenser cap of the third bottle which contains “cranberry juice” to indicate the user to pick the third bottle by the container selection subsystem (120). Further, as soon as the user X (80) picks up the third bottle, the colour of the LED light in the dispenser cap of the third bottle is changed from blue color to red color, by the status indication subsystem (130), to indicate the user to tilt the third bottle to achieve an ideal pouring angle. Further, upon detecting the ideal angle of the third bottle, the colour of the LED light of the dispenser cap is changed from the red color to yellow color by the status indication subsystem (130), to indicate the initiation of dispersion of the cranberry juice.

Furthermore, prior to dispense the cranberry juice into a vessel, quantity of cranberry juice is measured, by an amount measuring subsystem (140), by using a measuring device based on the predefined quantity of the cranberry juice required for making cosmopolitan cocktail. Further, the measured quantity of cranberry juice is dispensed, by the dispensing subsystem (150), into the vessel from the dispenser cap. Upon completion of dispersion of the cranberry juice into the vessel, the color of the LED light of the dispenser cap of the third bottle is changed, by the status indication subsystem (130), to indicate the completion of the dispersion of the cranberry juice.

Then, based on the recipe of the preparation of the cosmopolitan cocktail, a blue color is illuminated by the LED light on the dispenser cap of the fourth bottle which contains “lime juice” to indicate the user X (80) to pick the fourth bottle by the container selection subsystem (120). Further, as soon as the user X (80) picks up the fourth bottle, the colour of the LED light in the dispenser cap of the fourth bottle is changed from blue color to red color, by the status indication subsystem (130), to indicate the user to tilt the fourth bottle to achieve an ideal pouring angle. Further, upon detecting the ideal angle of the fourth bottle, the colour of the LED light of the dispenser cap is changed from the red color to yellow color by the status indication subsystem (130), to indicate the initiation of dispersion of the lime juice.

Furthermore, prior to dispense the lime juice into a vessel, quantity of lime juice is measured, by an amount measuring subsystem (140), by using a measuring device based on the predefined quantity of the lime juice required for making cosmopolitan cocktail. Further, the measured quantity of lime juice is dispensed, by dispensing subsystem (150), into the vessel from the dispenser cap. Upon completion of dispersion of the lime juice into the vessel, the color of the LED light of the dispenser cap of the fourth bottle is changed, by the status indication subsystem (130), to indicate the completion of the dispersion of the lime juice. Further, a complete fluid is prepared for the user X (80) upon mixing all the ingredients into the vessel.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a general computer system (160) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The computer system (160) includes processor(s) (20), and memory (170) coupled to the processor(s) (20) via a bus (180). The processor(s) (20), as used herein, means any type of computational circuit, such as, but not limited to, a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a complex instruction set computing microprocessor, a reduced instruction set computing microprocessor, a very long instruction word microprocessor, an explicitly parallel instruction computing microprocessor, a digital signal processor, or any other type of processing circuit, or a combination thereof.

The memory (170) includes a plurality of subsystems stored in the form of executable program which instructs the processor (20) to perform the configuration of the system illustrated in FIG. 1. The memory (170) has following subsystems: an input receiving subsystem (30), a container selection subsystem (40), an amount measurement subsystem (50) and a dispensing subsystem (60) of FIG. 1.

Computer memory elements may include any suitable memory device(s) for storing data and executable program, such as read only memory, random access memory, erasable programmable read only memory, electrically erasable programmable read only memory, hard drive, removable media drive for handling memory cards and the like. Embodiments of the present subject matter may be implemented in conjunction with program subsystems, including functions, procedures, data structures, and application programs, for performing tasks, or defining abstract data types or low-level hardware contexts. Executable program stored on any of the above-mentioned storage media may be executable by the processor(s) (20).

The input receiving subsystem (30) instructs the processor(s) (20) to receive an input from a user, wherein the input is associated with a corresponding fluid.

The container selection subsystem (40) instructs the processor(s) (20) to select at least one container from a plurality of containers based on a received input and a predefined set of instructions to initiate a process of preparing the fluid.

The amount measurement subsystem (50) instructs the processor(s) (20) to measure an amount of ingredients from the at least one selected container based on the predefined set of instructions by using a measuring device upon titling at least one selected container at a predefined angle.

The dispensing subsystem (60) instructs the processor(s) (20) to dispense desired amount of ingredient from a dispenser cap of the at least one selected container into a vessel for preparing the corresponding fluid.

FIG. 4 is a flow diagram representing steps involved in a method (190) for preparing fluid in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method (190) includes receiving, by an input receiving subsystem, an input from a user on a platform, wherein the input is associated with the corresponding fluid in step 200. In one embodiment, receiving the input from the user may include receiving the input from a customer or a worker. In some embodiment, receiving the input from the user may include receiving a plurality of requirements associated with the corresponding fluid from the user. In such embodiment, receiving quantity of fluid required by the user, quantity of each of the ingredient required by the user, number of ingredients required by the user and the like.

In one embodiment, the method (190) may include comparing, by a comparison subsystem, received input with a plurality of fluid recipes to find out the required recipe corresponding to the received input, wherein the plurality of fluid recipes is stored in a database. The method (190) also includes selecting, by a container selection subsystem, at least one container from the plurality of containers based on a received input and a predefined set of instructions to initiate a process of preparing the fluid in step 210. In some embodiment, selecting the least one container from the plurality of containers based on the predefined set of instructions may include selecting the least one container from the plurality of containers based on a plurality of predefined ingredients, a quantity of the corresponding ingredient and a recipe to prepare the corresponding fluid.

In some embodiment, the method (190) may include selecting, by the container selection subsystem, the at least one container from the plurality of containers upon illuminating a first predefined color by the light emitting diode (LED) lights on the dispenser cap of the at least one corresponding container.

Further, in one embodiment, selecting the at least one container from the plurality of containers may include selecting the at least one container from the plurality of containers by using a unique identification number assigned to each of the plurality of containers. In such embodiment, selecting the at least one container from the plurality of containers by using the unique identification number may include selecting the at least one container from the plurality of containers by using one of an Internet protocol (IP) address in a wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) network or a media access control (MAC) address in Bluetooth based device.

Further, in some embodiment, the method (190) may include storing, by a storage subsystem, the unique identification number associated with each of the plurality of containers in a database. Furthermore, in one embodiment, the method (190) may include detecting, by a motion detection subsystem, motion of the at least one selected container by using a motion detector upon selection of the at least one container, wherein the motion detector is housed within the platform. In such embodiment, detecting the motion of the at least one selected container by using the motion detector may include detecting the motion of the at least one selected container by using a gyroscope sensor.

Further, the method (190) may include changing color, by a status indication subsystem, of the FED light of the corresponding dispenser cap from the first predefined color to a second predefined color by the microcontroller for indicating the initiation of the preparation of the fluid upon detecting motion of the at least one selected container.

Furthermore, the method (190) may include changing, by the status indication subsystem, the color of the LED light of the corresponding dispenser cap from the second predefined color to a third predefined color by the microcontroller for indicating the initiation of the dispersion of the ingredient from the at least one selected container upon tilting the at least one selected container at a predefined angle.

Further, the method (190) includes measuring, by an amount measurement subsystem, an amount of ingredient present in the at least one selected container based on the predefined set of instructions by using a measuring device upon achieving a predefined angle in step 220.

In one specific embodiment, the method (190) may include dispensing, by a first valve, the ingredient from the at least one selected container to a buffer for measuring the amount of ingredient required for preparing the fluid using the measurement device. In such embodiment, measuring the amount of ingredient required for preparing the fluid using the measurement device may include measuring the amount of ingredient required for preparing the fluid using time of flight sensors, Lidar and the like.

Further, in one embodiment, the method (190) may include sending, by a second valve, the measured amount of ingredient to the corresponding dispenser cap. The method (190) also includes dispensing, by a dispensing subsystem, desired amount of ingredient from the dispenser cap of at least one selected container into a vessel for preparing the required fluid in step 230.

In one embodiment, the method (190) may include changing, by the status indication subsystem, the color of the LED light of the corresponding dispenser cap from the third predefined color to a fourth predefined color to indicate the completion of the dispersion of the corresponding ingredient. Further, the method (190) includes processing a plurality of required ingredients from the plurality of corresponding containers sequentially to prepare the corresponding fluid. In one specific embodiment, the method (190) may include displaying, by a display subsystem, a plurality of actions on an OLED screen required by the user to perform while preparing the fluid.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a technical solution to the problem of preparing fluid. The present disclosure provides an efficient system to prepare fluid by automating the entire process, thereby eliminating the need of skilled people. Moreover, measurement and pouring of a plurality of ingredients required for preparing the fluid is done by the system automatically, thereby reducing wastage or spillage of any ingredient.

Also, the system tracks the quantity of ingredient dispensed from the container to prepare the fluids which in further helps in making timely arrangement of the required supplies and minimizes the misuse of any ingredient. Moreover, since the ingredients required for preparing the fluid is going to be monitored by a system, which in turn helps in tracking the missing inventory. Further, the present disclosure compares the revenue with the fluid delivered to the customer at a given time, which in further trace back the worker who offered the fluid to the said customer for checking the missing revenue.

While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.

The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependant on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.

Claims

WE CLAIM:

1. A system (10) for preparation of fluid comprising: one or more processors (20); an input receiving subsystem (30) operable by the one or more processors (20), wherein the input receiving subsystem (30) is configured to receive an input from a user, wherein the input is associated with a corresponding fluid; a container selection subsystem (40) operable by the one or more processors (20), wherein the container selection subsystem (40) is operatively coupled to the input receiving subsystem (30), wherein the container selection subsystem (40) is configured to select at least one container from a plurality of containers based on a received input and a predefined set of instructions to initiate a process of preparing the fluid; an amount measurement subsystem (50) operable by the one or more processors (20), wherein the amount measurement subsystem (50) is operatively coupled to the container selection subsystem (40), wherein the amount measurement subsystem (50) is configured to measure an amount of ingredients from the at least one selected container based on the predefined set of instructions by using a measuring device upon titling at least one selected container at a predefined angle; a dispensing subsystem (60) operable by the one or more processors (20), wherein the dispensing subsystem (60) is operatively coupled to the amount measurement subsystem (50), wherein the dispensing subsystem (60) is configured to dispense desired amount of ingredient from a dispenser cap of the at least one selected container into a vessel for preparing the corresponding fluid.

2. The system (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the predefined set of instructions comprises a plurality of predefined ingredients, a quantity of the corresponding ingredients, a recipe to prepare the corresponding fluid and a predefined set of colors assigned to each stage for preparing the fluid.

3. The system (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the selection of the at least one container being done by using a unique identification number assigned to each of the plurality of containers.

4. The system (10) as claimed in claim 3, further comprising a storage subsystem configured to store the unique identification number associated with each of the plurality of containers in a database.

5. The system (10) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a tracking subsystem configured to track dispensed amount of ingredients by the dispenser cap using one or more sensors.

6. A method (190) for preparing fluid comprising: receiving, by an input receiving subsystem, an input from a user, wherein the input is associated with a corresponding fluid; (200) selecting, by a container selection subsystem, at least one container from a plurality of containers based on a received input and a predefined set of instructions to initiate a process of preparing the fluid; (210) measuring, by an amount measurement subsystem, an amount of ingredients from the at least one selected container based on the predefined set of instructions by using a measuring device upon titling at least one selected container at a predefined angle; (220) and dispensing, by a dispensing subsystem, desired amount of ingredients from a dispenser cap of the at least one selected container into a vessel for preparing the corresponding fluid. (230)

7. The method (190) as claimed in claim 6, selecting the at least one container from a plurality of containers based on the predefined set of instructions comprises selecting the at least one container from a plurality of containers based on a plurality of predefined ingredients, a quantity of the corresponding ingredients, a recipe to prepare the corresponding fluid and a predefined set of colors assigned to each stage for preparing the fluid.

8. The method (190) as claimed in claim 6, wherein selecting at least one container from the plurality of containers comprises selecting at least one container from the plurality of containers by using a unique identification number assigned to each of the plurality of containers.

9. The method (190) as claimed in claim 8, further comprising storing, by a storage subsystem, the unique identification number associated with each of the plurality of containers in a database.

10. The method (190) as claimed in claim 6, further comprising tracking, by a tracking subsystem, dispensed amount of ingredients by the dispenser cap using one or more sensors.