WO2005044067A1 - Apparatus for determining the traceability of the contents of a container and the origin thereof - Google Patents

Apparatus for determining the traceability of the contents of a container and the origin thereof Download PDF

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WO2005044067A1
WO2005044067A1 PCT/IB2004/003524 IB2004003524W WO2005044067A1 WO 2005044067 A1 WO2005044067 A1 WO 2005044067A1 IB 2004003524 W IB2004003524 W IB 2004003524W WO 2005044067 A1 WO2005044067 A1 WO 2005044067A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
    • A47J31/24—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure
    • A47J31/34—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure
    • A47J31/36—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
    • A47J31/3604—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means with a mechanism arranged to move the brewing chamber between loading, infusing and ejecting stations
    • A47J31/3623—Cartridges being employed
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
    • A47J31/44—Parts or details or accessories of beverage-making apparatus
    • A47J31/4492—Means to read code provided on ingredient pod or cartridge
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/70—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for
    • B65D85/804—Disposable containers or packages with contents which are mixed, infused or dissolved in situ, i.e. without having been previously removed from the package
    • B65D85/8043—Packages adapted to allow liquid to pass through the contents
    • B65D85/8058—Coding means for the contents
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2203/00—Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicators
    • B65D2203/06—Arrangements on packages concerning bar-codes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2203/00—Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicators
    • B65D2203/10—Transponders

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  • the present invention relates to the field of receptacles, more particularly to receptacles allowing the storage or transport of substances intended to flavor drinks.
  • Traceability is the possibility of identifying the origin of a product while reconstructing its journey, from its production to its distribution. It is known to use apparatuses for obtaining coffee by infusion, the latter being stored in a receptacle called a capsule.
  • a process for extracting an aromatic substance contained in a hermetic receptacle is described in document EP 025810 A1 which recommends injecting hot water into said receptacle and, once temperature / pressure conditions have been obtained, bringing a membrane therefrom ci to open allowing the liquid impregnated with the aromatic substance to escape.
  • This device does not use secure receptacles allowing the traceability of the content of said receptacles.
  • Document DE20105605U presents a device which guarantees the hermeticity of a receptacle, thus ensuring the quality of the product which it contains. It should be noted that this device is provided with a transponder and makes it possible to destroy a visible security system carried by the receptacles which it uses.
  • Document WO02078498 presents a readable identifier located on the top of receptacles used by Expresso coffee machines, which makes it possible to guarantee the quality of a product by destroying hermetic information carried by said receptacle. This device is visible which allows the recovery of the information contained in the device.
  • the object of the present invention is to propose an apparatus making it possible to read the traceability of content in a receptacle and to determine the origin of the containers that said apparatus uses.
  • a system which identifies a receptacle, compares the information which it carries with the manufacturer's code contained in a memory of the system, accepts or refuses the information, memorizes it so as not to allow its recovery, authorizes distributing products and recommencing a work cycle.
  • the information contains the data concerning the traceability of the product but also those concerning the origin of the receptacle and are affixed on the latter by the manufacturer at the time of its production. Identification is carried out, in particular on a magnetic base carrying the traceability and origin information, by a reader with a rotating magnetic head which reads the information and transmits it.
  • Acceptance / refusal is determined by a microprocessor which, after encrypting the original information, compares it with the manufacturer's key codes in order to release / refuse the distribution of products.
  • the memorization is provided by the manufacturer by means in particular of electronic chips which are installed on the device.
  • a restart of the cycle is started by incorporated software which allows the user not to have to act manually on the one hand and guarantees the automatic implementation of the abovementioned functions on the other hand.
  • the information on the receptacle is indicated in the form of a UV bar code located in particular around the external lateral surface of the receptacle.
  • the device advantageously includes reading means with three-dimensional laser heads.
  • the U.V. barcode is written using colorless ink, visible only under exposure to ultra violet rays (U.V.).
  • the receptacle is made of non-magnetic material and the information is on a circular ribbon inside said receptacle.
  • another variant of the invention has a receptacle where the magnetic code is placed between the cover and the body of the receptacle.
  • the information is stored in a flexible magnetic band in the form of a ring.
  • FIG. 1 represents, by way of example, a block diagram of a system making it possible to determine the traceability of content in a receptacle and the origin of said receptacle.
  • FIG. 2 schematically represents a perspective view of information in bar code visible by exposure to UV rays and readable by laser reading.
  • FIG. 3 represents a perspective view of the arrangement of the barcode marking on a receptacle.
  • FIG. 4 represents, as a variant, a perspective view of a magnetic strip containing the traceability / origin information perpendicular to its support and introduced into its support.
  • FIG. 5 shows, as a variant, a perspective view and partially in section of an assembly of the information carrier in the base of which a magnetic strip containing the information is introduced.
  • FIG. 6 represents, as a variant, a perspective view of a magnetic strip containing the traceability / origin information perpendicular to its support and situated outside said support.
  • FIG. 7 represents a perspective and sectional view of a magnetic wire surrounding the base of the support and containing the traceability / origin information.
  • a system allowing the traceability of a content in a receptacle (3) and the origin of said receptacle comprises:
  • the support (1) is in particular a coffee machine allowing the injection of liquid into the receptacle (3).
  • microprocessor (12) controls the following functions and as illustrated in Figure 1:
  • the identification (a) of the base carrying the information (11) of traceability / origin is a registered trademark of the base carrying the information (11) of traceability / origin.
  • Encryption or decryption (b) of the information (11) located on the receptacle (3) Encryption or decryption (b) of the information (11) located on the receptacle (3).
  • the product distribution module (18) includes electronics for controlling the openings, in particular the liquid to be injected into the receptacle (3), materials, such as sugar (31) and milk (32), to be inserted into said module. flavored liquid delivered by the receptacle (3) and devices such as spoons (30) allowing the mixing of the materials with the liquid and by simple numbering thereof, to identify the recipient.
  • the laser reading device (9) is equipped in particular with a reading head (5 - Fig. 2) through which the information (11) is distributed to the microprocessor (12).
  • the laser reading head (5) is fixed to the support (1) and located so as to allow information (11) to be read on a receptacle (3) when the latter is inserted into the support (1).
  • the receptacle (3) comprises a support (13) of in particular cylindrical or conical trunk shape on which, as soon as it is packaged, the information (11) has been affixed around its periphery, with a circular base (14) which makes it possible to retain the substance, especially coffee, to be filtered.
  • This base (14) can be perforated under the action of the pressure of the liquid so as to allow the liquid to be filtered and to be flavored.
  • the information (11) is in the form of an invisible bar code (23 - Fig. 2) written using an ink reactive to ultraviolet light (UV).
  • the bar code (23) is visible when it is subjected to a source (6 - Fig. 2) of ultraviolet radiation (U.V.).
  • the information (11) includes all the indications relating to the traceability of the product contained in the receptacle (3) and to the origin of the latter.
  • the receptacle (3), having the bar code (23), is routed under the laser reading head (5).
  • the bar code (23) is subjected to UV radiation emitted by the source (6).
  • the information (11) is read and transmitted to the microprocessor (12) which triggers, in the event of positive recognition thereof, the abovementioned operations and, in the event of negative recognition, rejects said information (11) and stops the triggering procedure of the distribution module (18) to interrupt the drilling procedure of the upper part of the receptacle (3) and extraction of the products (30, 31, 32).
  • the microprocessor (12) emits a key, recalculated by algorithm, in the form of numbers and letters which represents the indication compared to the manufacturer's data. All the keys, after processing, are stored in the internal memory of the microprocessor (12).
  • a key is advantageously assigned to a single bar code (23) which allows the receptacle (3) to be used only once.
  • a receptacle (3) without a barcode (23) is automatically rejected as well as an incorrect barcode (23) and the reuse of a used barcode (23) is rejected by comparison of the keys.
  • Figures 4 and 5 illustrate an embodiment where the receptacle (3) is made of non-magnetic material and the information (11) is located on a particularly magnetic circular tape (20) inside said receptacle (3).
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a variant of the invention which presents a receptacle (3) where the information (11) is placed between a perforable cover (17) and the base (14) of the receptacle (3), in the form of a ring (15).

Abstract

The aim of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for determining the traceability of the contents of a container (3) as well as the origin of said container (3), wherein information (11) provided on said container can be read out using an optical and/or magnetic reader but is invisible to the naked eye. Said container (3) comprises a pierceable upper portion for injecting a liquid into the container (3), and a pressure-pierceable lower diaphragm for discharging the liquid flavoured by the contents of the container (3). The apparatus includes an optical and/or magnetic reader (9) for reading said information (11) off a container (3) placed inside the apparatus, a microprocessor for encrypting and decrypting, processing, comparing, approving or rejecting and storing the information (11) read off a container (3), and for selectively initiating or not initiating an operative cycle which includes piercing the upper portion of the container (3) and injecting the liquid, as well as for storing (11) said information to ensure readiness for the initiation of a fresh cycle.

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APPAREIL PERMETTANT D'ETABLIR LA TRACABILITE D'UN CONTENU DANS UN RECEPTACLE ET L'ORIGINE DUDIT RECEPTACLE APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING THE TRACEABILITY OF A CONTENT IN A RECEPTACLE AND THE ORIGIN OF SAID RECEPTACLE
La présente invention est relative au domaine des réceptacles, plus particulièrement aux réceptacles permettant l'emmagasinage ou le transport de substances destinées à aromatiser des boissons.The present invention relates to the field of receptacles, more particularly to receptacles allowing the storage or transport of substances intended to flavor drinks.
Un réceptacle est un contenant qui reçoit son contenu de diverses provenances.A receptacle is a container that receives its contents from various sources.
La traçabilité est la possibilité d'identifier l'origine d'un produit tout en reconstituant son parcours, depuis sa production jusqu'à sa diffusion. II est connu d'utiliser des appareils permettant d'obtenir du café par infusion, ce dernier étant conservé dans un réceptacle appelé capsule.Traceability is the possibility of identifying the origin of a product while reconstructing its journey, from its production to its distribution. It is known to use apparatuses for obtaining coffee by infusion, the latter being stored in a receptacle called a capsule.
Un tel appareil est décrit dans la publication EP 0607159 A1 qui présente une machine pour produire automatiquement des cafés ou boissons similaires à partir d'une pluralité de réceptacles préformés. Ce type d'appareil n'utilise pas de moyens électroniques de reconnaissance des réceptacles dont la seule fonction est de préserver l'arôme du contenu afin qu'il conserve les meilleures saveurs.Such an apparatus is described in publication EP 0607159 A1 which presents a machine for automatically producing coffees or similar drinks from a plurality of preformed receptacles. This type of device does not use electronic means of recognizing receptacles, the sole function of which is to preserve the aroma of the content so that it retains the best flavors.
Un procédé pour extraire une substance aromatique contenue dans un réceptacle hermétique est décrit dans le document EP 025810 A1 qui préconise l'injection d'eau chaude dans ledit réceptacle et, une fois des conditions de température/pression obtenues, amener une membrane de celui-ci à s'ouvrir permettant au liquide imprégné de la substance aromatique de s'en échapper. Ce dispositif n'utilise pas des réceptacles sécurisés permettant la traçabilité du contenu desdits réceptacles.A process for extracting an aromatic substance contained in a hermetic receptacle is described in document EP 025810 A1 which recommends injecting hot water into said receptacle and, once temperature / pressure conditions have been obtained, bringing a membrane therefrom ci to open allowing the liquid impregnated with the aromatic substance to escape. This device does not use secure receptacles allowing the traceability of the content of said receptacles.
Le document DE20105605U présente un dispositif qui garantit l'hermétisme d'un réceptacle, assurant ainsi la qualité du produit qu'il contient. Il est à noter que ce dispositif est muni d'un transpondeur et permet de détruire un système visible de sécurité porté par les réceptacles qu'il utilise. Le document WO02078498 présente un identificateur lisible situé sur le sommet de réceptacles utilisés par des machines à café Expresso, ce qui permet de garantir la qualité d'un produit en détruisant des informations d'hermétisme portées par ledit réceptacle. Ce dispositif est visible ce qui permet la reprise des informations contenues dans le dispositif.Document DE20105605U presents a device which guarantees the hermeticity of a receptacle, thus ensuring the quality of the product which it contains. It should be noted that this device is provided with a transponder and makes it possible to destroy a visible security system carried by the receptacles which it uses. Document WO02078498 presents a readable identifier located on the top of receptacles used by Expresso coffee machines, which makes it possible to guarantee the quality of a product by destroying hermetic information carried by said receptacle. This device is visible which allows the recovery of the information contained in the device.
Le but de la présente invention est de proposer un appareil permettant de lire la traçabilité d'un contenu dans un réceptacle et de déterminer l'origine des contenants que ledit appareil utilise.The object of the present invention is to propose an apparatus making it possible to read the traceability of content in a receptacle and to determine the origin of the containers that said apparatus uses.
Ce but est atteint par un appareil permettant d'établir la traçabilité d'un contenu dans un réceptacle et l'origine dudit réceptacle sur lequel figurent des informations lisibles au moyen d'un lecteur optique et/ou magnétique mais invisibles à l'œil nu, ledit réceptacle étant du type comportant une partie supérieure perforable pour l'injection du liquide dans le réceptacle et une membrane inférieure perforable sous pression pour la sortie dudit liquide aromatisé par le contenu du réceptacle, l'appareil comprenant un lecteur optique et/ou magnétique pour la lecture desdites informations sur un réceptacle introduit dans l'appareil, et un microprocesseur permettant de crypter/décrypter, analyser, comparer, approuver/refuser et stocker des informations lues sur un réceptacle, et agencé pour sélectivement démarrer ou non un cycle d'opérations comprenant le perçage de la partie supérieure du réceptacle et l'injection du liquide, ainsi que pour le stockage des informations lues afin d'être prêt pour démarrer un nouveau cycle.This object is achieved by an apparatus making it possible to establish the traceability of a content in a receptacle and the origin of said receptacle on which appear information readable by means of an optical and / or magnetic reader but invisible to the naked eye. , said receptacle being of the type comprising an upper perforable part for injecting the liquid into the receptacle and a lower membrane perforable under pressure for the exit of said liquid flavored by the contents of the receptacle, the apparatus comprising an optical and / or magnetic reader for reading said information on a receptacle introduced into the apparatus, and a microprocessor making it possible to encrypt / decrypt, analyze, compare, approve / refuse and store information read on a receptacle, and arranged to selectively start or not a cycle of operations including drilling the upper part of the receptacle and injecting the liquid, as well as for storing the inform ations read in order to be ready to start a new cycle.
On obtient ainsi un système qui identifie un réceptacle, compare l'information que porte celui-ci au code du fabricant contenu dans une mémoire du système, accepte ou refuse l'information, mémorise celle-ci afin de ne pas permettre sa récupération, autorise la distribution de produits et recommence un cycle de travail. Il est à noter que l'information contient les données concernant la traçabilité du produit mais également celles concernant l'origine du réceptacle et sont apposées sur ce dernier par le fabricant au moment de la production de celui-ci. L'identification est opérée, notamment sur une base magnétique portant les informations de traçabilité et d'origine, par un lecteur à tête magnétique tournante qui lit l'information et la transmet.A system is thus obtained which identifies a receptacle, compares the information which it carries with the manufacturer's code contained in a memory of the system, accepts or refuses the information, memorizes it so as not to allow its recovery, authorizes distributing products and recommencing a work cycle. It should be noted that the information contains the data concerning the traceability of the product but also those concerning the origin of the receptacle and are affixed on the latter by the manufacturer at the time of its production. Identification is carried out, in particular on a magnetic base carrying the traceability and origin information, by a reader with a rotating magnetic head which reads the information and transmits it.
L'acceptation/refus sont déterminés par un microprocesseur qui, après avoir crypter les informations d'origine, compare celles-ci aux codes clés du fabricant afin de libérer/refuser la distribution de produits.Acceptance / refusal is determined by a microprocessor which, after encrypting the original information, compares it with the manufacturer's key codes in order to release / refuse the distribution of products.
La mémorisation est fournie par le fabricant au moyen notamment de puces électroniques qui sont installées sur le dispositif.The memorization is provided by the manufacturer by means in particular of electronic chips which are installed on the device.
En fin de séquence, un redémarrage du cycle est entamé par logiciel incorporé ce qui permet à l'utilisateur de ne pas devoir agir manuellement d'une part et garantit la mise en place automatique des fonctions susmentionnées d'autre part.At the end of the sequence, a restart of the cycle is started by incorporated software which allows the user not to have to act manually on the one hand and guarantees the automatic implementation of the abovementioned functions on the other hand.
Dans une forme d'exécution, l'information sur le réceptacle est indiquée sous forme de code-barre U.V. situé notamment autour de la surface latérale extérieure du réceptacle. Dans ce cas le dispositif comporte avantageusement des moyens de lecture à tête laser tridimensionnels. Le code-barre U.V. est inscrit à l'aide d'encre incolore, visible seulement sous exposition de rayons ultra violets (U.V.).In one embodiment, the information on the receptacle is indicated in the form of a UV bar code located in particular around the external lateral surface of the receptacle. In this case, the device advantageously includes reading means with three-dimensional laser heads. The U.V. barcode is written using colorless ink, visible only under exposure to ultra violet rays (U.V.).
Dans une autre forme d'exécution, le réceptacle est en matière amagnétique et l'information se trouve sur un ruban circulaire à l'intérieur dudit réceptacle.In another embodiment, the receptacle is made of non-magnetic material and the information is on a circular ribbon inside said receptacle.
Enfin, une autre variante de l'invention présente un réceptacle où le code magnétique est placé entre le couvercle et le corps du réceptacle. Dans ce cas l'information est stockée dans une bande magnétique souple en forme d'anneau.Finally, another variant of the invention has a receptacle where the magnetic code is placed between the cover and the body of the receptacle. In this case the information is stored in a flexible magnetic band in the form of a ring.
L'invention sera mieux comprise grâce à la description détaillée qui va suivre en se référant aux dessins annexés dans lesquels : La figure 1 représente, à titre d'exemple, un schéma de principe d'un système permettant de déterminer la traçabilité d'un contenu dans un réceptacle et l'origine dudit réceptacle.The invention will be better understood thanks to the detailed description which follows, with reference to the appended drawings in which: FIG. 1 represents, by way of example, a block diagram of a system making it possible to determine the traceability of content in a receptacle and the origin of said receptacle.
La figure 2 représente schématiquement une vue en perspective d'une information en code-barre visible par exposition aux rayons U.V. et lisible par lecture laser.FIG. 2 schematically represents a perspective view of information in bar code visible by exposure to UV rays and readable by laser reading.
La figure 3 représente une vue en perspective de la disposition du marquage code-barre sur un réceptacle.FIG. 3 represents a perspective view of the arrangement of the barcode marking on a receptacle.
La figure 4 représente, en variante, une vue en perspective d'une bande magnétique contenant les informations de traçabilité/origine perpendiculaire à son support et introduite dans son support.FIG. 4 represents, as a variant, a perspective view of a magnetic strip containing the traceability / origin information perpendicular to its support and introduced into its support.
La figure 5 représente, en variante, une vue en perspective et partiellement en coupe d'un assemblage du support des informations dans la base duquel s'introduit une bande magnétique contenant les informations.FIG. 5 shows, as a variant, a perspective view and partially in section of an assembly of the information carrier in the base of which a magnetic strip containing the information is introduced.
La figure 6 représente, en variante, une vue en perspective d'une bande magnétique contenant les informations de traçabilité/origine perpendiculaire à son support et située à l'extérieur dudit support.FIG. 6 represents, as a variant, a perspective view of a magnetic strip containing the traceability / origin information perpendicular to its support and situated outside said support.
La figure 7 représente une vue en perspective et en coupe d'un fil magnétique entourant la base du support et contenant les informations de traçabilité/origine.FIG. 7 represents a perspective and sectional view of a magnetic wire surrounding the base of the support and containing the traceability / origin information.
Dans une forme d'exécution, illustrée aux figures 1, 2 et 3, un système permettant la traçabilité d'un contenu dans un réceptacle (3) et l'origine dudit réceptacle comprend :In one embodiment, illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, a system allowing the traceability of a content in a receptacle (3) and the origin of said receptacle comprises:
- un support (1), un microprocesseur (12), un module de distribution (18) de produits, un dispositif de lecture laser (9), un dispositif d'émission de rayons U.V. (10), et un réceptacle (3) comportant les informations (11) de traçabilité/origine. Le support (1) est notamment une machine à café permettant l'injection de liquide dans le réceptacle (3).- a support (1), a microprocessor (12), a product distribution module (18), a laser reading device (9), a UV emission device (10), and a receptacle (3) containing the information (11) of traceability / origin. The support (1) is in particular a coffee machine allowing the injection of liquid into the receptacle (3).
Le microprocesseur (12) contrôle les fonctions suivantes et tel qu'illustré à la figure 1 :The microprocessor (12) controls the following functions and as illustrated in Figure 1:
L'identification (a) de la base portant les informations (11) de traçabilité/origine.The identification (a) of the base carrying the information (11) of traceability / origin.
Cryptage ou décryptage (b) des informations (11) situées sur le réceptacle (3).Encryption or decryption (b) of the information (11) located on the receptacle (3).
Analyse (c) des informations (11).Analysis (c) of the information (11).
Acceptation ou refus (d) des informations (11).Acceptance or refusal (d) of information (11).
- Comparaison (e) des informations (11) situées sur le réceptacle (3) avec les données que contient le système.- Comparison (e) of the information (11) located on the receptacle (3) with the data contained in the system.
Approbation ou refus (f) de la distribution des produits (30, 31 , 32).Approval or refusal (f) of the distribution of products (30, 31, 32).
Stockage (g) des informations (11) après usage, notamment dans la mémoire.Storage (g) of the information (11) after use, in particular in the memory.
- Redémarrage (h) automatique d'un cycle.- Automatic restart (h) of a cycle.
Le module de distribution de produits (18) comporte une électronique de commande des ouvertures notamment du liquide à injecter dans le réceptacle (3), des matières, telles que du sucre (31) et du lait (32), à insérer dans ledit liquide aromatisé délivré par le réceptacle (3) et des dispositifs tels que des cuillères (30) permettant le brassage des matières au liquide et par simple numérotation de celle-ci, d'identifier le destinataire.The product distribution module (18) includes electronics for controlling the openings, in particular the liquid to be injected into the receptacle (3), materials, such as sugar (31) and milk (32), to be inserted into said module. flavored liquid delivered by the receptacle (3) and devices such as spoons (30) allowing the mixing of the materials with the liquid and by simple numbering thereof, to identify the recipient.
Le dispositif de lecture laser (9) est équipé notamment d'une tête de lecture (5 - Fig. 2) à travers laquelle les informations (11) sont distribuées au microprocesseur (12). La tête de lecture laser (5) est fixée au support (1) et située de manière à permettre la lecture des informations (11) sur un réceptacle (3) lorsque ce dernier est introduit dans le support (1).The laser reading device (9) is equipped in particular with a reading head (5 - Fig. 2) through which the information (11) is distributed to the microprocessor (12). The laser reading head (5) is fixed to the support (1) and located so as to allow information (11) to be read on a receptacle (3) when the latter is inserted into the support (1).
Le réceptacle (3) comporte un support (13) de forme notamment cylindrique ou tronc conique sur lequel, dès son conditionnement, les informations (11) ont été apposées sur son pourtour, d'une base (14) circulaire qui permet de retenir la substance, notamment du café, devant être filtrée. Cette base (14) est perforable sous l'action de la pression du liquide de manière à laisser passer le liquide à filtrer et à aromatiser.The receptacle (3) comprises a support (13) of in particular cylindrical or conical trunk shape on which, as soon as it is packaged, the information (11) has been affixed around its periphery, with a circular base (14) which makes it possible to retain the substance, especially coffee, to be filtered. This base (14) can be perforated under the action of the pressure of the liquid so as to allow the liquid to be filtered and to be flavored.
Les informations (11) se présentent sous forme de code-barre (23 - Fig. 2) invisible inscrit à l'aide d'une encre réactive à l'éclairage ultra-violet (U.V.). Le code-barre (23) est visible lorsqu'il est soumis à une source (6 - Fig. 2) de rayonnement ultra-violet (U.V.). Les informations (11) comportent toutes les indications relatives à la traçabilité du produit contenu dans le réceptacle (3) et à l'origine de ce dernier.The information (11) is in the form of an invisible bar code (23 - Fig. 2) written using an ink reactive to ultraviolet light (UV). The bar code (23) is visible when it is subjected to a source (6 - Fig. 2) of ultraviolet radiation (U.V.). The information (11) includes all the indications relating to the traceability of the product contained in the receptacle (3) and to the origin of the latter.
Le réceptacle (3), disposant du code-barre (23), est acheminé sous la tête de lecture laser (5). Le code-barre (23) est soumis au rayonnement U.V. émis par la source (6).The receptacle (3), having the bar code (23), is routed under the laser reading head (5). The bar code (23) is subjected to UV radiation emitted by the source (6).
Les informations (11) sont lues et transmises au microprocesseur (12) qui déclenche, en cas de reconnaissance positive de celle-ci, les opérations susmentionnées et, en cas de reconnaissance négative, rejette lesdites informations (11) et arrête la procédure de déclenchement du module de distribution (18) pour interrompre la procédure de perçage de la partie supérieure du réceptacle (3) et d'extraction des produits (30, 31 , 32). Il est à noter que le microprocesseur (12) émet une clé, recalculée par algorithme, sous forme de chiffres et de lettres ce qui représente l'indication comparée aux données du fabricant. Toutes les clés, après traitement, sont mémorisées dans la mémoire interne du microprocesseur (12). Une clé est attribuée avantageusement à un seul code-barre (23) ce qui permet d'utiliser le réceptacle (3) une seule fois. Un réceptacle (3) sans code-barre (23) est automatiquement rejeté de même qu'un code-barre (23) erroné et la réutilisation d'un code-barre (23) usagé sont rejetés par comparaison des clés.The information (11) is read and transmitted to the microprocessor (12) which triggers, in the event of positive recognition thereof, the abovementioned operations and, in the event of negative recognition, rejects said information (11) and stops the triggering procedure of the distribution module (18) to interrupt the drilling procedure of the upper part of the receptacle (3) and extraction of the products (30, 31, 32). It should be noted that the microprocessor (12) emits a key, recalculated by algorithm, in the form of numbers and letters which represents the indication compared to the manufacturer's data. All the keys, after processing, are stored in the internal memory of the microprocessor (12). A key is advantageously assigned to a single bar code (23) which allows the receptacle (3) to be used only once. A receptacle (3) without a barcode (23) is automatically rejected as well as an incorrect barcode (23) and the reuse of a used barcode (23) is rejected by comparison of the keys.
Les figures 4 et 5 illustrent une forme d'exécution où le réceptacle (3) est en matière amagnétique et les informations (11) se trouvent sur un ruban notamment magnétique circulaire (20) à l'intérieur dudit réceptacle (3).Figures 4 and 5 illustrate an embodiment where the receptacle (3) is made of non-magnetic material and the information (11) is located on a particularly magnetic circular tape (20) inside said receptacle (3).
La figure 6 illustre une variante de l'invention qui présente un réceptacle (3) où les informations (11) sont placées entre un couvercle (17) perforable et la base (14) du réceptacle (3), sous la forme d'un anneau (15).FIG. 6 illustrates a variant of the invention which presents a receptacle (3) where the information (11) is placed between a perforable cover (17) and the base (14) of the receptacle (3), in the form of a ring (15).
La figure 7 illustre une variante qui consiste à loger un fil métallique (8) dans la base (14) du réceptacle (3) de telle façon que les informations (11) soient enregistrées notamment sous forme magnétique. FIG. 7 illustrates a variant which consists in accommodating a metal wire (8) in the base (14) of the receptacle (3) so that the information (11) is recorded in particular in magnetic form.

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1. Appareil permettant d'établir la traçabilité d'un contenu dans un réceptacle (3) et l'origine dudit réceptacle (3) sur lequel figurent des informations (11) lisibles au moyen d'un lecteur optique et/ou magnétique mais invisibles à l'œil nu, ledit réceptacle (3) étant du type comportant une partie supérieure perforable pour l'injection du liquide dans le réceptacle (3) et une membrane inférieure perforable sous pression pour la sortie dudit liquide aromatisé par le contenu du réceptacle (3), l'appareil comprenant : - un lecteur (9) optique et/ou magnétique pour la lecture desdites informations (11) sur un réceptacle (3) introduit dans l'appareil,1. Apparatus for establishing the traceability of content in a receptacle (3) and the origin of said receptacle (3) on which there is information (11) readable by means of an optical and / or magnetic reader but invisible with the naked eye, said receptacle (3) being of the type comprising an upper perforable part for injecting the liquid into the receptacle (3) and a lower membrane perforable under pressure for the exit of said liquid flavored by the contents of the receptacle ( 3), the apparatus comprising: - an optical and / or magnetic reader (9) for reading said information (11) on a receptacle (3) inserted into the apparatus,
- un microprocesseur (12) permettant de crypter/décrypter, analyser, comparer, approuver/refuser et stocker des informations (11) lues sur un réceptacle (3), et agencé pour sélectivement démarrer ou non un cycle d'opérations comprenant le perçage de la partie supérieure du réceptacle (3) et l'injection du liquide, ainsi que pour le stockage des informations (11) lues afin d'être prêt pour démarrer un nouveau cycle.- a microprocessor (12) making it possible to encrypt / decrypt, analyze, compare, approve / refuse and store information (11) read on a receptacle (3), and arranged to selectively start or not a cycle of operations comprising the drilling of the upper part of the receptacle (3) and the injection of the liquid, as well as for the storage of the information (11) read in order to be ready to start a new cycle.
2. Appareil selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un dispositif d'émission de rayons UV permettant la lecture d'un code-barre (23) invisible à l'œil nu situé sur le réceptacle (3).2. Apparatus according to claim 1 characterized in that it comprises a UV emission device for reading a bar code (23) invisible to the naked eye located on the receptacle (3).
3. Appareil selon la revendication 1 ou 2 caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une tête de lecture magnétique qui lit les informations (11) magnétiques portées par le réceptacle (3).3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that it comprises a magnetic read head which reads the magnetic information (11) carried by the receptacle (3).
4. Appareil selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un module (18) pour distribuer des produits, tels que du sucre (31) et du lait (32) et des dispositifs tels que des cuillères (30) permettant le brassage avec le liquide et permettant l'identification du destinataire, ceci conjointement avec la sortie du liquide aromatisé. 4. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that it comprises a module (18) for dispensing products, such as sugar (31) and milk (32) and devices such as spoons (30) allowing mixing with the liquid and allowing the identification of the recipient, this in conjunction with the outlet of the flavored liquid.
5. Appareil selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une tête de lecture laser (5) fixée au support (1).5. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that it comprises a laser reading head (5) fixed to the support (1).
6. Réceptacle du type comportant une partie supérieure perforable pour l'injection du liquide dans le réceptacle (3) et une membrane inférieure perforable sous pression pour la sortie dudit liquide aromatisé par le contenu du réceptacle (3), utilisable par l'appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des informations (11) lisibles au moyen d'un lecteur optique et/ou magnétique mais invisibles à l'œil nu. 6. Receptacle of the type comprising a perforable upper part for injecting the liquid into the receptacle (3) and a perforable lower membrane under pressure for the exit of said liquid flavored by the contents of the receptacle (3), usable by the apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it includes information (11) readable by means of an optical and / or magnetic reader but invisible to the naked eye.
7. Réceptacle utilisable par l'appareil selon la revendication 6 caractérisé en ce qu'il est en matière amagnétique et les informations (11) se trouvent sur un ruban circulaire (20) à l'intérieur dudit réceptacle (3).7. Receptacle usable by the device according to claim 6 characterized in that it is made of non-magnetic material and the information (11) is on a circular tape (20) inside said receptacle (3).
8. Réceptacle utilisable par l'appareil selon l'une des revendications 6 ou 7 caractérisé en ce qu'il dispose d'un code magnétique (15) placé entre son couvercle (17) et sa base (14).8. Receptacle usable by the device according to one of claims 6 or 7 characterized in that it has a magnetic code (15) placed between its cover (17) and its base (14).
9. Réceptacle utilisable par l'appareil selon l'une des revendications 6, 7 ou 8 caractérisé en ce que les informations (11) qu'il porte se présentent sous forme de code-barre (23) invisible inscrit à l'aide d'une encre réactive à l'éclairage ultra-violet (UV). 9. Receptacle usable by the device according to one of claims 6, 7 or 8 characterized in that the information (11) that it carries is in the form of barcode (23) invisible registered using '' ink reactive to ultraviolet (UV) lighting.
10. Réceptacle utilisable par l'appareil selon l'une des revendications 6 à 9 caractérisé en ce que les informations (11) qu'il porte comportent des indications relatives à la traçabilité.10. Receptacle usable by the device according to one of claims 6 to 9 characterized in that the information (11) which it carries include indications relating to traceability.
11. Réceptacle utilisable par l'appareil selon l'une des revendications 6 à 10 caractérisé en ce que les informations (11) qu'il porte comportent des indications relatives à l'origine du réceptacle (3).11. Receptacle usable by the device according to one of claims 6 to 10 characterized in that the information (11) which it carries includes indications relating to the origin of the receptacle (3).
' 12. Réceptacle utilisable par l'appareil selon l'une des revendications 6 à 11 caractérisé en ce que les informations (11 ) qu'il porte sont stockées sur une bande magnétique (15) souple. '12. Receptacle usable by the device according to one of claims 6 to 11 characterized in that the information (11) which it carries is stored on a flexible magnetic strip (15).
13. Réceptacle utilisable par l'appareil selon l'une des revendications 6 à 12 caractérisé en ce que les informations (11) qu'il porte sont stockées sur un anneau (8).13. Receptacle usable by the device according to one of claims 6 to 12 characterized in that the information (11) which it carries are stored on a ring (8).
14. Système permettant d'établir la traçabilité d'un contenu dans un réceptacle (3) et l'origine dudit réceptacle (3), comportant un appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5 et une pluralité de réceptacles selon l'une des revendications 6 à 13.14. System for establishing the traceability of content in a receptacle (3) and the origin of said receptacle (3), comprising an apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 5 and a plurality of receptacles according to one of claims 6 to 13.
15. Procédé d'utilisation d'un appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5 et/ou d'un réceptacle selon l'une des revendications 6 à 13 caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte les étapes suivantes :15. Method for using an apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 5 and / or a receptacle according to one of claims 6 to 13 characterized in that it comprises the following steps:
- identification (a) de la base portant les informations (11) de traçabilité du contenu dans le réceptacle (3) et d'origine dudit réceptacle (3),- identification (a) of the base carrying the information (11) of traceability of the content in the receptacle (3) and of origin of said receptacle (3),
- cryptage/décryptage (b) des informations (11) situées sur le réceptacle (3), - analyse (c) des informations (11),- encryption / decryption (b) of the information (11) located on the receptacle (3), - analysis (c) of the information (11),
- acceptation ou refus (d) des informations (11),- acceptance or refusal (d) of information (11),
- comparaison (e) des informations (11) situées sur le réceptacle (3) avec les données qu'il contient,- comparison (e) of the information (11) located on the receptacle (3) with the data it contains,
- approbation/refus (f) du perçage de la partie supérieure du réceptacle (3) et l'injection du liquide, éventuellement aussi de la distribution des produits (30, 31 , 32) conjointement avec la sortie du liquide aromatisé.- approval / refusal (f) of the drilling of the upper part of the receptacle (3) and the injection of the liquid, possibly also of the distribution of the products (30, 31, 32) together with the outlet of the flavored liquid.
- stockage (g) des informations (11) dans la mémoire interne après usage,- storage (g) of information (11) in the internal memory after use,
- redémarrage (h) automatique d'un cycle. - automatic restart (h) of a cycle.
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