CN113165791A

CN113165791A - System, device and method for dispensing different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof

Info

Publication number: CN113165791A
Application number: CN201980015447.7A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 叶汉辉
Original assignee: Junye Beauty Salon Co ltd
Current assignee: Junye Beauty Salon Co ltd
Priority date: 2019-11-22
Filing date: 2019-11-22
Publication date: 2021-07-23
Also published as: WO2021101437A1; SG11202007668SA

Abstract

A system for dispensing different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof, comprising a device; a controller in data communication with the device, the controller configured to determine the amount of each of the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof dispensed separately by the device; and a sensor arranged to detect the amount of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof dispensed from the device; wherein the device is configured to dispense different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof based on an issued instruction from the controller.

Description

System, device and method for dispensing different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a system, device and method for dispensing different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof.

Background

The following discussion of the technical background is intended only to facilitate an understanding of the present invention. It should be noted that the discussion is not an acknowledgement or admission that any of the material referred to in the discussion was published, known or part of the common general knowledge of a skilled person in any jurisdiction as at the priority date of the invention.

There are devices available for dispensing deliverables (e.g., cosmetics, hair products) composed of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof. The device comprises a plurality of conduits for dispensing different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof and is arranged in the same configuration. In this regard, where different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof have different viscosities, the amount of each fluid dispensed from the respective tube per unit time may vary. Thus, even if the amount of each fluid to be mixed is precisely controlled, undesirable deliverables may be obtained due to the difference in viscosity. There is a need to alleviate at least one of the above problems.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention aims to solve and/or ameliorate problems in the prior art by providing systems, devices and methods for dispensing different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof.

In this document, unless the context requires otherwise, the term "comprise" or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising", are intended to imply the inclusion of any stated integer or group of integers but not the exclusion of any other integer or group of integers.

In this document, unless the context requires otherwise, the term "comprise" or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising" is intended to imply the inclusion of any stated integer or group of integers but not the exclusion of any other integer or group of integers.

In one aspect, the present invention provides a system for dispensing different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof, the system comprising a device, a controller disposed in data communication with the device; the controller is configured to determine the amount of each different fluid, powder, or mixture thereof dispensed by the device, respectively, and a sensor is configured to determine the amount of the different fluid, powder, or mixture thereof dispensed from the device, wherein the device is configured to dispense the different fluid, powder, or mixture thereof based on an instruction issued from the controller.

In some embodiments, the controller is configured to communicate data with the device over an internet or intranet.

In some embodiments, the controller includes a housing, wherein the housing has a first connection end and a second connection end.

In some embodiments, the system further comprises: a device comprising said controller and arranged to receive input (an input) from a user, wherein said controller is arranged to determine the amount of each of said different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof based on said input.

In some embodiments, the amount of each of the different fluids, powders, or mixtures thereof is determined in advance.

In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises an output module and is arranged to output data on the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof on the output module.

In some embodiments, the controller is configured to include a database storing authentication data, wherein the server is arranged to authenticate the user based on the authentication data and data sent from the device.

In some embodiments, the system further comprises a Backend As A Service (BAAS) provider configured to send a push notification provided by the controller to the device, wherein the push notification is an issued command.

In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a first module including a receiver configured to receive data from the controller.

In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a second module comprising an output module configured to output a control signal for determining an amount of each of the different fluids, powders, or mixtures thereof to be dispensed based on data received from the first module.

In some embodiments, a device for dispensing different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof, said device comprising: a plurality of conduits arranged in different sizes for passing said different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof; and a dispenser arranged to adjust the amount of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof dispensed from the respective tubes.

In some embodiments, each of the plurality of tubes has a predetermined diameter.

In some embodiments, a plurality of nozzles are used to pass the different fluids, powders, or mixtures thereof therethrough and are provided having different sizes, wherein each of the plurality of nozzles is disposed at an end of a corresponding conduit.

In some embodiments, the device further comprises a plurality of containers, each of the plurality of containers for containing a respective fluid of the different fluid, powder, or mixture thereof.

In some embodiments, the device further comprises at least one cover, each of the at least one cover configured to prevent exposure of a light sensitive substance to light, wherein the light sensitive substance is contained in a container of the plurality of containers.

In some embodiments, the apparatus further comprises a weight measuring device configured to measure the weight of the different fluid, powder, or mixture thereof.

In some embodiments, the apparatus further comprises a cleaning module configured to clean at least one of the plurality of conduits.

In some embodiments, the apparatus further comprises a heating device for heating the different fluid, powder or mixture thereof and/or a cooling device for cooling the different fluid, powder or mixture thereof.

In some embodiments, the apparatus further comprises a mixing device configured to agitate the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof, wherein each of the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof is provided by a corresponding second conduit of the plurality of second conduits.

In some embodiments, the device further comprises at least one indicator configured to indicate a status of the device.

In some embodiments, the device further comprises a receiver configured to receive at least one control signal for activating and/or deactivating the device.

In some embodiments, the device further comprises a detector configured to detect and indicate the pH of each of the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof.

In another aspect, a method for dispensing a system of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof, the method comprising the steps of: preparing a device; determining, by the controller in data communication with the device, an amount of each of the different fluids, powders, or mixtures thereof; the controller is arranged separately from the device, wherein the device is configured to dispense the different fluid, powder or mixture thereof based on data communication with the controller.

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The technical solution of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings:

fig. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a system 1000 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Fig. 2 shows a block diagram of a system 1000 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Fig. 3 shows an apparatus 200 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Detailed Description

The present invention is applicable to devices, systems and methods for dispensing different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof.

System 1000

As shown in fig. 1 and 2, the system 1000 may include a first device 100 and an apparatus 200. The system 1000 may also include a server 400, a first system 450, a second system 460, an application server 500, a front end module 600, and a back end module 700.

First apparatus 100

As shown in fig. 2, the first device 100 may include an input module 110, a controller 120, a transmitter 130, and an output module 140. The first device 100 may be a computing device such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, etc. In some embodiments, at least one function of the first device 100 may be embedded in the first system 450.

The first apparatus 100 may be used to specify the amount of each of the different fluids, powders, or mixtures thereof. The first device 100 may be configured to communicate with the apparatus 200, the server 400, the application server 500, the front-end module 600 and the back-end module 700 by communication means, such as, but not limited to, wireless communication or wired communication.

The input module 110 may be a mouse, a keyboard, a voice recognition device, etc. Generally, the input module 110 includes any user interface for inputting user input. The user may input predetermined amounts of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof into the input module 110 to obtain a mixture of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof. In the following, the mixture of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof that needs to be provided is referred to as deliverable.

The controller 120 may generate a control signal for controlling the apparatus 200. The control signal may include one or more data packets that control the apparatus 200 based on input from the input module 110 and then output the generated data packets to the transmitter 130 and the output module 140. The controller 120 may be disposed separately from the first device 100 as shown.

The transmitter 130 may be arranged to transmit data to other nodes (e.g. apparatus 200, server 400) upon receiving the generated data from the controller 120. The output module 140 may be arranged to output data to inform a user of the data when the generated data is received from the controller 120. The output module 140 may be a display, a speaker, etc. In the case where the output module 140 is configured as a display, the output module 140 may display output data on the web browser 140a (fig. 1).

It should be understood that the output module 140 may notify the user of the current status of the device 200. By referring to the current status of the device 200, the user can be informed of the availability of each different fluid, powder or mixture thereof. Examples of the current condition of the device 200 may include a residue of each of the different fluids, powders, or mixtures thereof.

It should be understood that the wireless communication protocol or standard may include wireless fidelity (WiFi)^TMFor example, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax/ba/EHT, Bluetooth^TMNear Field Communication (NFC), Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID), or cellular Communication (e.g., Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-a), 5 g. the wired Communication may be implemented by, for example, Universal Serial Bus (USB), High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), or recommendation 232 (232).

It should be understood that the first device 100 may communicate with the apparatus 200 over an intranet. In the case where the first device 100 communicates with the apparatus 200 over an intranet, the first device 100 may be configured to communicate with other nodes (e.g., an application server (not shown) and a web server (not shown) as well as other nodes) within the intranet.

It should be understood that the transmitter 130 may send predetermined data to the device 200 instead of using the input module 110 to specify the amount of each of the different fluids, powders, or mixtures thereof. The predetermined data may indicate each specific amount of a different fluid, powder or mixture thereof stored in the first device 100.

It should be understood that the first device 100 may include a receiver that receives data transmitted from other nodes (e.g., the server 400, the application server 500, the front-end module 600, and the back-end module 700).

. Device 200

As shown in fig. 2 and 3, the device 200 may include a housing 201, a plurality of pipettes 202a, a plurality of delivery tubes 202b, and a controller 210, wherein the housing 201 may include a plurality of dispensers 201A. It should be understood that, hereinafter, the plurality of suction pipes 202a and the plurality of delivery pipes 202b may be collectively referred to as pipes 202. It should be understood that in some embodiments, each straw 202a and corresponding delivery tube 202b may be configured integrally. The device 200 may further include a plurality of containers 290. The plurality of containers 290 may contain different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof. The container 290 may be shaped and sized to facilitate smoother and easier dispensing of semi-solid materials, such as gels, creams, lotions, and the like, under compression and/or gravity. In some embodiments, the container 290 may include one or more spring-loaded mechanisms. The container 290 may be referred to as a specially designed hexagram type collapsible bottle. The specially designed hex-shaped bottle may be collapsible and may be configured to be cylindrical. The specially designed hexa-piano type bottle may further comprise two magnets at both axial ends. Assuming that the container 290 is a specially designed hexagonal bottle and is disposed above the corresponding dispenser 201A, once the fluid in the container 290 is dispensed toward the corresponding dispenser 201A, the volume in the container 290 gradually decreases, thereby collapsing the bottle and drawing each magnet closer together. In this way, even with high viscosity, the fluid in the container 290 may be gradually squeezed as the amount of fluid in the container 290 decreases, thereby facilitating accurate mixing of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof.

The apparatus 200 may include a first module 200a and a second module 200 b. The first module 200a may be a Single Board Computer (SBC) using an Android operating system. The first module 200a may comprise a dedicated software application, such as but not limited to the Android App, which has the functions of (i) displaying menus; (ii) send or retrieve data to the back end module 700 or local storage; (iii) sending parameters to the second module 200b to perform a task; (iv) receiving a response code from the second module 200 b; (v) send a location (latitude and longitude) to the back end module 700; (vi) loading the offline version when there is no internet connection; (vii) automatically connect to WIFI when the internet is available and/or (viii) receive push notifications from BAAS provider 550 (e.g., Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)) and execute commands from end-user applications. The second module 200b may be configured as a microcontroller board with custom firmware for controlling attached components (e.g., pumps, scales). The second module 200b may read parameters and execute the task sent from the first module 200 a. The second module 200b may be configured to start and stop the pump, change the LED color, read the scale value, stop the pump by a timer or when fluid having a predetermined weight is dispensed, and upon completion of the task return a response code to the first module 200 a. The first module 200a may include a receiver configured to receive data from other nodes, and the second module 200b may include an output module configured to output a control signal to determine the amount of each different fluid, powder or mixture thereof to dispense based on the data received from the first module 200 a.

It should be understood that at least one circuit board may be connected to the first module 200a and/or the second module 200b as an additional function in addition to the first module 200a and the second module 200 b. The first module 200a may be connected to the second module 200b through, for example, USB. The first module 200a and/or the second module 200b may be connected to at least one device, such as at least one of an HDMI monitor, a wireless mouse, a keyboard, a microphone, a speaker, and a camera. Other devices may be connected to the SBC for additional functionality.

The straw 202a has a different configuration and the delivery tube 202b has a different configuration. For example, the suction tubes 202a have different diameters and the delivery tubes 202b have different diameters. Each shape (e.g., diameter) of the suction tube 202a and the delivery tube 202b may be determined according to the viscosity of the corresponding fluid. It should be understood that a plurality of nozzles may be provided at one end of the delivery tube 202 b. The plurality of nozzles may be used to pass different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof therethrough and are configured to have different sizes.

Each of the plurality of distributors 201A may include one suction port 201A (first connection end) and a transfer port 201b (second connection end). A plurality of the tubes 202 are configured in a hollow shape to pass fluid therethrough.

Each of one end of each of the plurality of suction pipes 202a may be connected to a corresponding suction port 201a, and each of the other end of the plurality of suction pipes 202a may be guided to a corresponding receptacle 290.

Each of one end of each of the plurality of delivery pipes 202b may be connected to the corresponding transfer port 201b, and each of the other end of each of the plurality of delivery pipes 202b may be fastened to each other by a fastening method, such as a twist tie.

The device 200 may be configured to dispense deliverables (i.e., a mixture of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof) provided from the delivery tube 202 b. Ingredients such as powders may be dispensed through a hopper and/or a tube. Each of the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof may include a fluid for use in the manufacture of (i) a liquid for cosmetics/make-up, skin care and personal care products (e.g., foundations, eyeliners, mascaras, lipsticks, glossers, nail varnishes, blushers), (ii) a hair care product (e.g., oxidation dyes, direct dyes), or (iii) a food product. Each different fluid, powder or mixture thereof may be in the form of a liquid, or may be in the form of a liquid obtained by heating a semi-solid (e.g. an emulsion, cream, gel, paste). To produce at least one of (i) cosmetics, skin care products and personal care products, (ii) hair care products and (iii) food products, the powder can be used as an active ingredient to make a final product (deliverable). The device 200 can therefore also dispense powders and can also be used in the food industry, health care, food and beverage, ink and laboratory applications.

Each of the tubes 202 may include a flow rate adjustment device therein, such as a valve (not shown). The valve may be controlled by the controller 210. The controller 210 may adjust the amount of fluid dispensed from the delivery tube 202b per unit time based on data sent from another node, such as the first device 100. The data sent from the other node may indicate each amount of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof to be mixed.

It should be understood that the container 290 may be disposed below the housing 201. That is, the container 290 is disposed with respect to the housing 201 in the direction of the arrow shown in fig. 3. It should be understood that a container other than the container 290 may be provided to receive deliverables provided from the delivery tube 202 b.

It should be understood that the number of the plurality of dispensers 201A, the number of the plurality of tubes 202, and the number of the containers 290 are not limited to the specific numbers shown in fig. 3.

It should be understood that the apparatus 200 may include a mixing device (not shown). The mixing device may be driven by an electric motor or the like. The mixing device may receive different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof from the delivery tube 202b and then mix the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof by, for example, stirring. After mixing the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof for a determined period of time, the mixing device may output the deliverable to an outlet (not shown) of the mixing apparatus. It should be understood that the mixing device may be disposed separately from the apparatus 200.

It should be understood that each of the plurality of dispensers 201A may be configured to be removably connected to the apparatus 200 such that each of the plurality of dispensers 201A may be easily replaced with a new dispenser.

It should be understood that each dispenser 201A may include a controller 210, the controller 210 being configured to release a predetermined amount of the respective fluid from the respective conduit. It should be understood that one of the dispensers 201A may include the controller 210, the controller 210 being configured to release each amount of a different fluid, powder, or mixture thereof from the corresponding conduit.

It should be understood that a printer may be provided. The printer may print out details of the deliverable based on information obtained from the first device 100. Details of the deliverables can include, but are not limited to: the name of each different fluid, powder or mixture thereof and/or the amount of each different fluid, powder or mixture thereof, thus allowing a user to easily manage detailed information of the deliverable.

.Server

400

The server 400 may be configured with a web-based system (control panel) 400A, a web server 400B and a database 400A, and may be used for storing data and/or for authenticating users. The web server 400 may host the web-based system 400A. The network-based system 400A may be connected to the database 400A. The database 400a may store (i) first data transmitted from at least one other node (e.g., the apparatus 200), and/or (ii) second data for authenticating a user. The server 400 may be a personal computer, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, etc.

The first data may include historical data, wherein the historical data may be related to data previously used to generate deliverables and may be used for analysis. The historical data may include (i) the time required to complete dispensing of the different fluids, powders, or mixtures thereof, and (ii) the amount of each of the different fluids, powders, or mixtures thereof that have been dispensed.

The second data may include data required for user authentication. The data required for the authentication may include, but is not limited to, (i) a user name, (ii) a user account, (iii) a user password, and (iv) an identifier for identifying the first device 100. Upon receiving data required for the authentication from the first device 100, the server 400 may authenticate the user by comparing the received data with corresponding data stored in the database 400 a. After comparing the received data with the corresponding data stored in the database 400a, the server 400 may determine whether the user has the right to operate the first device 100.

It should be understood that a user may specify one of the deliverables in the deliverable list, thereby enabling the user to easily obtain a desired deliverable without specifying the amount of each of the different fluids, powders, or mixtures thereof. It should be understood that the quantity list may be stored in the database 400 a.

. First system 450

The first system 450 may be used for an administrator to log into a system to manage the device 200 and users. The first system 450 may include the following functions: (i) storing login credentials and authenticating the user, (ii) assigning permissions to the user (e.g., for technicians, end users, administrators, sales personnel), (iii) configuring one or more dispensers 201A, (iv) storing calibration values for individual pumps of each dispenser 201A, (v) creating and setting values for the product, (vi) automatically calculating pump timer values based on the amount of ingredient (ml), (vii) generating parameters to the dispenser 201A for performing a task to produce a finished product, (viii) retrieving coordinates of the dispenser and plotting on a map, (ix) sending commands to the dispenser 201A (apparatus 200) to retrieve data (e.g., usage data), (x) sending commands to the dispenser 201A (apparatus 200) to execute the pump or other components.

. Second system 460

The second system 460 may be used for a user to log on to a system to control the apparatus 200. The user may access the system (second system 460) through a web browser, Android App or IOS App.

. Application server 500

The application server 500 may comprise a server. The application server 500 may communicate with other nodes, such as the appliance 200, through a back-end as a service (BAAS) provider 550 and the internet. The application server 500 may be a personal computer, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, etc.

. BAAS provider 550

The BAAS provider 550 may be configured to send a push notification to said apparatus 200 provided by a controller (e.g. the controller is comprised in said first system 450) and may be implemented by e.g. FCM. The BAAS provider 550 is a database product, which is a platform for storing and synchronizing data in a particular database in real time. The BAAS provider 550 may have a push notification service.

The first module 200a may use the BAAS provider 550. The first system 450 or the second system 460 may send a request to the application server 500 to initiate a push notification to the device 200 via the BAAS provider 550. Android and IOS applications may use the BAAS provider 550 to send messages to Android applications installed on the first module 200 a. When the Android application on the first module 200a receives a message, the Android application sends a parameter to the second module 200 b. In a new installation of the Android application in the first module 200a, the BAAS provider 550 may send a unique token to the first system 450 or the second system 460. The token may be stored in a database and may be used when sending a message to the apparatus 200.

. Front end module 600

The front-end module 600 may be used for a front-end website and/or web application and may be used to inform a user about the apparatus 200. The information about the apparatus 200 may include a website including a plurality of web pages that may describe the detailed configuration of the apparatus 200 and may include web pages such as a home page, a web site introduction, a user query, and the like. The front-end module 600 may be a personal computer, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, etc.

. Back end module 700

The backend module 700 can be used to manage the device 200 and can be used to inform a user about the status information of the device 200. The back end module 700 may be a personal computer, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, etc. It should be appreciated that the back end module 700 may store therein the first data contained in the database 400 a.

The data includes (i) the installation location of the device, and (ii) the user currently using the device 200. The backend module 700 may help manage multiple devices 200 installed in various places. At the location of the administrative user and the use of the data machine.

.Advantageous effects

According to the present invention, the system 1000 is for dispensing different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof, the system comprising a controller configured to determine the amount of each different fluid, powder or mixture thereof to be dispensed separately from the device; a sensor configured to detect the amount of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof dispensed from the device; wherein the device is configured to dispense different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof in accordance with instructions from the controller to facilitate accurate dispensing of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof even if the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof have different viscosities.

According to the invention, the controller 120 for setting the amounts of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof is arranged separately from the device 200. Thus, there is no need to install a controller on the device 200 for setting the amount of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof. In this way, the device 200 may be configured in a compact configuration.

According to the invention, the first device 100 may communicate with the apparatus 200 via the internet or an intranet, so that each of a certain amount of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof can be remotely arranged to obtain the desired deliverable.

According to the present invention, the first device 100 can communicate with the apparatus 200 via an intranet, thereby simply designing a network between the first device 100 and the apparatus 200.

According to the present invention, the transmitter 130 may send data to the device 200 indicating that the amount of each of the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof used to obtain the deliverable is predetermined, thereby enabling accurate and precise obtaining of the deliverable.

According to the present invention, the server 400 includes a database 400a, the database 400a storing first data transmitted from at least one other node (e.g., device 200), wherein the first data includes historical information that has been used to generate deliverables and user-specific information. In this way, by referring to the first data, the user can easily set the amount of each different fluid, powder or mixture thereof.

According to the invention, the server 400 comprises a database 400a, the database 400a comprising second data for authenticating a user. In this way, the system 1000 is designed safely by only allowing an authorized user to set different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof to obtain deliverables.

According to the present invention, the apparatus 200 includes a cleaning module configured to clean at least one of the plurality of conduits, thereby enabling the apparatus 200 to be maintained clean.

According to the present invention, a robust and flexible dispensing device 200 can achieve different possibilities and arrangements of hair color selection, even small (and minute) amounts of harmonic mixing, compared to manual dispensing. This may eliminate the complexity and guesswork to arrive at the hair color product desired by the customer and colorist. Basically, hair dyes are derived from several primary colors (e.g., red, yellow and blue). However, creating multiple colors requires only minor changes to one or more of the several primary colors.

According to the present invention, the dispensing device reduces the cumbersome and complex work of mixing and producing customized personal care products in a salon or retail store. The type of work may include measuring, dispensing minute doses and calculating active ingredients, such as extracts, active ingredients and bases for creams, gels, lotions and liquids for salon care and retail products.

According to the present invention, the dispensing device provides flexibility in customizing personal care and treatment products, giving the customer personal preferences, making the product more effective.

According to the invention, said first system 450 allows to increase the range of choices and choices, achieving a higher level of specialization in the hair and beauty industry.

The precise and accurate dosage activity and matrix of personal care products according to the present invention can enable retail and therapeutic personal care products to be of higher quality and standard.

The first system 450, in accordance with the present invention, allows the plant to achieve greater economies of scale on a production basis such as gels, lotions, creams and liquids without having to produce separate formulation types resulting in inefficiencies in each product.

The cost required for the system 1000 can be saved in various aspects of the business, including logistics, manpower, inventory, business, industrial, and administrative space, in accordance with the present invention. The invention can increase the competitiveness and the profitability of the beauty industry with higher efficiency, the saved money can be returned to the consumers, and more surplus is transferred to investors, staff and research and development departments.

According to the present invention, product costs can be saved by eliminating redundancy in product packaging such as cans, bottles, boxes, cartons, and labels. Mobile device applications on touch screens are almost immediately available when the product is produced on the demand of employees and customers.

In turn, the reduction in actual inventory and Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) in accordance with the present invention can provide substantial savings in space at commercial sites, warehouse space, administrative space, and production space.

According to the present invention, it is possible to help reduce waste of over-dispensing and eliminate the problem of having to store idle products and eventually become out of date products.

According to the present invention, inventory theft and loss are more controlled because the system will track and record each dispense.

.Possible variants

It should be understood that where at least one of the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof to be mixed is a photosensitive material comprising a silver salt compound (e.g., silver halide), the device 200 may include a configuration that prevents exposure of the photosensitive material to light, thereby helping to exert the inherent effects of the photosensitive material during use. The structure may be a cover attached to an outer surface of the container 290, wherein the container 290 contains the photosensitive material. The construction may be a cover comprising a coating material, wherein the coating material surrounds the light sensitive material.

It should be understood that the apparatus 200 may have a weight measuring device including a sensor to detect the weight of the container 290: (i) if the receptacle 290 is placed in a determined position, such that a different fluid, powder or mixture thereof from the corresponding suction tube is received into the receptacle 290; and (ii) if the container 290 contains a determined amount of a different fluid, powder or mixture thereof. Data regarding the measurements of the weight measurement device may be transmitted to the first device 100 to inform the user of the weight of the receptacle 290. In the event that the deliverable weighs less than the determined amount, the user may input an amount of at least one fluid to the input module 110 to add the amount of at least one fluid to the existing deliverable. In this way, the weight measuring apparatus can easily obtain an accurate amount of conveyable matter. It should be understood that the weight measuring device may be configured to measure each different fluid, powder, or mixture thereof.

It should be understood that the device 200 may include a cleaning module to clean at least one component of the device 200 (e.g., the tube 202). The device 200 may clean at least one component at each determined time interval. The device 200 can clean at least one component each time a deliverable is dispensed. The apparatus 200 may clean at least one component for a specified period of time, wherein the specified period of time may be determined based on data from the first device 100.

It should be understood that the apparatus 200 may include a cooling device and/or a heating device. The cooling device and/or the heating device may be used to change the temperature of the deliverable. The heating device may be used to enhance the flowability of the deliverable. It should be understood that the cooling device and/or the heating device may be arranged separately from the apparatus 200.

The heating device may include a semiconductor or compressor and may liquefy semi-solid or solid materials, such as wax, petroleum, gel, cream, lotion, etc., in or out of the container 290 by heating. Thereby allowing easier flow for distribution through the pods (pods).

The cooling device may include semiconductors or a heating element and may be cooled or chilled to solidify volatile liquid materials, such as alcohols, silicones, essential oils, etc., within or out of the container 290, so as to flow more readily for dispensing through pods (pods). Products supporting cold, cool, warm and hot services are added as required.

It should be understood that the first device 100 has an authentication means such that only an authorized user can determine the amount of each of the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof. The authentication method may be implemented as follows:

- (i) face authentication by a camera (not shown);

- (ii) password authentication by entering a password:

- (iii) fingerprint authentication by a fingerprint reader (not shown);

- (iv) IRIS authentication using an IRIS (IRIS) camera (not shown);

- (v) voiceprint authentication;

- (vi) vein authentication; or

- (vii) combinations of the above.

It should be understood that the operating system for the system 1000 may include an Android-based Operating System (OS). It should be understood that the mobile application that may be installed on the device (e.g., first device 100) may be determined based on the respective operating system for the device.

It should be appreciated that the first device 100 may receive feedback data from a user after dispensing of the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof is completed, wherein the feedback data may include feedback from the user. In case the amount of the different fluid, powder or mixture thereof dispensed is not an exact amount, the user may input feedback indicating the difference between the amount of the different fluid, powder or mixture thereof dispensed and the amount provided from the user, thus facilitating the dispensing of a more exact amount of the different fluid, powder or mixture thereof. The feedback data may be sent to the server 400 and may be stored in the database 400a for later distribution processes.

It should be understood that the apparatus 200 may include at least one level detection module (not shown) including a sensor to detect a liquid level, wherein each of the at least one level detection module may detect a liquid level of a respective container 290 of the plurality of containers 290. The at least one liquid level detection module may comprise a capacitive liquid level sensor. In case one of the at least one level detection modules detects that the level of the respective container 290 is below the determined level, the apparatus 200 may inform other nodes (e.g. the first device 100) of the fact that the level of the respective container 290 is below the determined level. In this way, a user using the first apparatus 100 may know the timing to replace the corresponding container 290 with a new one or to add fluid to the corresponding container 290.

It should be appreciated that after the device 200 initiates a dispensing process under the control of the controller 120 to obtain a deliverable based on a determined amount of a different fluid, powder or mixture thereof, the sensor (e.g., a sensor included in a level detection module and/or a sensor in a weight measurement device) may be used to assess whether the determined amount of the different fluid, powder or mixture is properly provided from the intake of the delivery tube. At least one quantity detected by the sensor may be output to the controller 120. Thereafter, the controller 120 can set at least one parameter (e.g., a rate at which at least one fluid is dispensed and/or an amount of at least one fluid dispensed) based on the amount detected by the sensor to provide a deliverable with a more precise amount of a different fluid, powder, or mixture thereof. For example, the controller 120 may adjust the amount of at least one of the fluids dispensed from the delivery tube in the event that the detected amount is less than the determined amount.

It should be understood that the deliverables may be contained in one container (hereinafter "second container"). The above-mentioned sensors may detect the amount contained in the container 290 and the second container.

In some embodiments, the system 1000 may have at least one component including a robotic arm to move the final product (deliverable) from one area to another. Alternatively, a conveyor belt (not shown) may be used to transport the final product. The system 1000 may operate individually or as a group of machines, wherein the end product is moved from one machine to another using a conveyor to dispense different products.

It should be understood that at least one indicator may be provided to provide the current state of the device 200. The at least one indicator may be configured as an LED light and may be provided to provide information regarding the operational status, such as a standby mode, an assignment mode, and/or an error mode of the apparatus 200. The standby mode may be indicated by a multi-colored indicator light flashing. The allocation pattern may be indicated by a green indicator light. The failure and error patterns may be indicated by a red light indication. It should be appreciated that the speaker may be a voice indicator to provide a welcome message and information regarding the operational status, such as the standby mode, dispensing mode and/or error mode of the device 200. It will be appreciated that a pH detector and/or a pH indicator may be provided. The pH detector may be configured to detect the pH of the product. The pH indicator may be configured as a pH probe to provide a pH test on the product, checking the pH by a parameter. It should be understood that a microphone may be provided to enable voice commands to activate and/or deactivate the device 200 and simple dispensing functions. In this case, the receiver may be configured to receive at least one control signal comprising a voice command for activating and/or deactivating the apparatus 200. It should be understood that a touch screen monitor with a keyboard, mouse and/or remote control device may be provided. A touch screen monitor with a keyboard, mouse and/or remote control device may be connected to the apparatus 200 via HDMI, USB, etc. ports for direct communication in the event of internet failure. It should be appreciated that a maintenance application having diagnostic functionality may be used to detect an operational state of at least one component of the system 1000 (e.g., the device 200), such as a USB, HDMI, or other diagnostic port. It should be understood that the device 200 may provide forward and reverse options to facilitate maintenance, thereby drawing all ingredients and materials from the tube 202 back into the container 290.

It should be appreciated that collecting data, analyzing on the client to support existing ERPs may include (i) e-commerce functions with respect to custom e-commerce web (e-commerce web) solutions, direct e-mail marketing, consolidated reporting, and SSL secure checkout (HTTPS); (ii) accounting functions related to basic cost accounting, budget management, banking and reconciliation, and multi-currency support; (iii) regarding managing fixed assets, the depreciation rate defined by a user acquires the functions of non-depreciated assets and fixed assets calculated by automatic depreciation; (iv) customer Relationship Management (CRM) functions regarding opportunities and channels, contracts and activities, warranty and service contracts, and service calls; (v) human Resource Management System (HRMS) functions for HR management, payroll management, vacation management, shift management; (vi) project management functions related to planning and managing projects, organizing and managing teams, clearing e-mails and meetings, and tracking and recording time; (vii) production functions related to bill of materials, production orders, forecasts and MRP; (viii) sales functions related to quote and order processing, invoicing, payment and delivery, return and credit (return and credit), sales and channel forecasting; (ix) warehousing functions related to inventory transfer, inventory valuation, picking, packaging and delivery, and sequence and lot management; (x) Procurement functions related to quote and order processing, invoicing, payment and delivery, return and credit (return and procurement), and procurement forecasting, and (xi) Business Intelligence (BI) functions related to interactive data visualization, reporting, querying and analysis, accurate placement across any medium, and unified business analysis.

Use of the above system may allow (i) marketing management, (ii) help provide up-to-date information about trending products, feedback from users that can provide up-to-date information about product efficacy and type as well as timely promotional activity on demand, (iii) e-commerce web sites including at least one of promotional information, discount information, and transaction information, (iv) product description, ingredient labels, usage, shopping cart and order payment gateway (order payment gateway), and (v) machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI), which may be integrated into the system 1000 with built-in analysis and algorithms.

An industrial internet of things (IOT) may be a robot dispatcher, freight, integration of infrastructure with network sensors and software. With some of the nodes that make up the system 1000 connected to each other, a user, such as an administrator, can access all of the production environment data in real time, allowing for rapid changes as needed. The data can be used to make accurate predictions and produce a more efficient process, enabling manufacturers to find new sources of revenue. The apparatus 200 may make the plant safer as not much manual operation is required. In addition to the foregoing, the industrial internet of things IOT may facilitate the following aspects.

Deliverables dispensed from the apparatus 200 can be automatically updated to a server, such as the server 400. This may provide the user with up-to-date and/or real-time reports and information of sales, inventory, site and location sales performance, trending products, and customer data, thereby eliminating the complex work of staff and management in predicting sales and inventory levels. With timely information from the App, it can help the management layer to make accurate and accurate analyses of information and decisions. Market information about products and/or services (e.g., trending products and poor performing products and services associated with dispensers) may help in designing and formulating new products and providing timely promotions for poor performing services and products.

Feedback collected from the customer may also help the user reformulate and upgrade the advantages of the product. The software may automatically trigger reorder levels (reordering) for logistical reasons and may prompt managers and employees to take rapid action to ship supplies to the relevant sites to reduce loss of sales opportunities and loss of shipping staff. From a management perspective, the software may handle invoicing, preparing delivery orders, and scheduling valid delivery routes (delivery routes). In view of supporting Resource Planning, the software may be integrated with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software to provide timely and more accurate data to facilitate management operations in procurement (payments), acquisition (sourcing), and logistics forecasting. Consider supporting Customer Relationship Management (CRM), which can be integrated with CRM software to provide timely and more accurate data, thereby smoothing customer relationship management in customer data updates, preferences, feedback, and trends. Location with a GPS system may help with update management, provide more control and anti-theft functions, help with asset management and alleviate extended monitoring issues in view of asset tracking.

It should be understood that at least one of the present invention (e.g., controller 120, controller 210) is configured with hardware by way of example, but the present invention may also be provided by software in conjunction with hardware.

In addition, a functional block (not shown) for hardware is generally an LSI device of an integrated circuit. The functional blocks may be formed as separate chips, or a part or all of the functional blocks may be integrated into a single chip.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that variations and combinations of the features described above, not being alternatives or alternatives, may be combined to form further embodiments falling within the scope of the invention.

One skilled in the art will appreciate that each embodiment can be used in combination with other embodiments or with several embodiments.

The present invention may be used to implement the exchange of management frames between multiple wireless devices in an efficient manner.

.Reference numerals

.100: first device 100(first device)

.110: input module 110(input module)

.120: controller 120(controller)

.130: emitter 130(transmitter)

.140: output module 140(output module)

140 a: web browser 140a (web browser)

.200: device 200 (appaatus)

200 a: first Module 200a (first Module)

200 b: second Module 200b (second Module)

.201: casing 201 (houseing)

201A: distributor 201A (dispenser)

201 a: suction inlet 201a (suction port)

201 b: transmission port 201b (delivery port)

.202: tube 202(tube)

202 a: straw 202a (suction tubes)

202 b: delivery pipe 202b (delivery tubes)

.210: controller 210(controller)

.290: container 290(container)

.400: web server 400(Web server)

400 a: database 400a (database)

.450: first system 450(first system)

.460: second system 460(second system)

.500: application server 500(application server)

.550: BAAS provider 550(BAAS provider)

.600: front module 600(front module)

.700: back end module 700 (backup module)

.1000: system 1000(system)

Claims

1. A system for dispensing different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof, comprising:

an apparatus;

a controller disposed in data communication with said device, said controller being configured to determine the amount of each of said different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof respectively dispensed by said device; and

a sensor configured to detect the amount of the different fluid, powder or mixture thereof dispensed from the device, wherein the device is configured to dispense the different fluid, powder or mixture thereof based on instructions from the controller.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to communicate data with the device via an internet or intranet.

3. The system of claim 1 or 2, wherein the device comprises a housing, wherein the housing has a first connection end and a second connection end.

4. The system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the system further comprises:

a device comprising said controller and arranged to receive input from a user, wherein said controller is arranged to determine the amount of each of said different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof based on said input.

5. The system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the amount of each of the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof is predetermined.

6. A system according to claim 4, wherein the apparatus comprises an output module and is arranged to output data on the output module regarding the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof.

7. The system of claim 4, wherein the controller is configured to include a database storing authentication data, wherein the server is configured to authenticate the user based on the authentication data and data transmitted from the device.

8. The system of any of the preceding claims, further comprising: a back-end, service BAAS provider configured to send a push notification provided by the controller to the device, wherein the push notification is an issued instruction.

9. A system according to any preceding claim, wherein the apparatus comprises a first module comprising a receiver configured to receive data from the controller.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein the apparatus comprises a second module comprising an output module configured to output a control signal for determining an amount of each of the different fluids, powders, or mixtures thereof to dispense based on data received from the first module.

11. A device for dispensing different deliverables, including a fluid, a powder or a mixture thereof, the device comprising:

a plurality of pipes for passing different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof therethrough and configured to have different sizes;

a dispenser is provided to adjust the amount of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof dispensed from the respective conduits.

12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein each of the plurality of conduits has a predetermined diameter.

13. The apparatus of claim 11 or 12, wherein the apparatus further comprises:

a plurality of nozzles for passing the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof therethrough and provided to have different sizes, wherein each of the plurality of nozzles is disposed at a distal end of a corresponding suction pipe.

14. The apparatus of any of claims 11-13, wherein the apparatus further comprises:

a plurality of containers, each of the plurality of containers for containing a corresponding fluid of the different fluid, powder, or mixture thereof.

15. The apparatus of any of claims 11-14, wherein the apparatus further comprises:

at least one cover, each of the at least one cover configured to prevent exposure of a light sensitive substance to light, wherein the light sensitive substance is contained in a container of the plurality of containers.

16. The apparatus of any of claims 11-15, wherein the apparatus further comprises:

a weight measuring device arranged to measure the weight of different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof.

17. The apparatus of any of claims 11-16, wherein the apparatus further comprises:

a cleaning module configured to clean at least one of the plurality of conduits.

18. The apparatus of any of claims 11-17, wherein the apparatus further comprises:

a heating device for heating the different fluid, powder or mixture thereof and/or a cooling device for cooling the different fluid, powder or mixture thereof.

19. The apparatus of any of claims 11-18, wherein the apparatus further comprises:

a mixing device configured to agitate the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof, wherein each of the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof is provided by a corresponding second conduit of the plurality of second conduits.

20. The apparatus of any of claims 11-19, wherein the apparatus further comprises:

at least one indicator configured to indicate a status of the device.

21. The apparatus of any of claims 11-20, wherein the apparatus further comprises:

a receiver configured to receive at least one control signal for activating and/or deactivating the device.

22. The apparatus of any one of claims 11-21, wherein the apparatus further comprises:

a detector configured to detect and indicate a pH of each of the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof.

23. A systematic method of dispensing different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof, said method comprising the steps of:

preparing a device, an

Determining an amount of each of the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof by the controller in data communication with the device, the controller being disposed separately from the device, wherein the device is configured to dispense the different fluids, powders or mixtures thereof based on the data communication with the controller.