WO2010021061A1

WO2010021061A1 - Beverage container

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Publication number: WO2010021061A1
Application number: PCT/JP2008/065051
Authority: WO
Inventors: 小野寺渉; 秋山徹; 恒川賢二; 土屋利昭
Original assignee: パイオニア株式会社
Priority date: 2008-08-22
Filing date: 2008-08-22
Publication date: 2010-02-25

Abstract

Intended is to provide a beverage container, which eliminates the trouble of introducing a beverage into a water bottle (or a beverage container) and which does not make the container carrier feel the carriage inconvenient and unfashionable, so that personal water bottle may be a fashionable and convenient tool. The beverage container is constituted to comprise beverage storing means partitioned by a side wall and an end wall for storing a beverage and for forming a sealed container, and beverage inlet/outlet means for introducing/pouring the beverage stored by the beverage storing means, into and from the outside. The beverage container is characterized by comprising information processing means including sensing means for sensing at least one of the state of the beverage stored in the beverage storing means, the state of a beverage container holder or a person holding the beverage container, the drinking action of the beverage container holder to drink the beverage, and the environmental state around the beverage container, thereby to output the sensed one as information, and display means for displaying the information outputted by the sensing means.

Description

Beverage container

The present invention relates to a beverage container.

In recent years, various types of beverages filled in aluminum cans and plastic bottles have been sold by vending machines installed throughout the city, and you can purchase beverages whenever you want to drink. it can. However, aluminum cans and PET bottles that have finished drinking are a great deal of waste and are said to be a waste of resources.
JP 2000-344244 A

Under these circumstances, water bottles (beverage containers) that were often used in the past have been reviewed recently, and instead of buying plastic bottles with vending machines, more people carry drinks in their own water bottles. ing.

However, since it is necessary to put the beverage in the water bottle, it takes time to put the beverage in the water bottle and it is inconvenient to carry the water bottle. In addition, carrying the water bottle itself is not fashionable, and there is a problem that it feels that fashionability is lacking.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is inconvenient to carry the water bottle while saving the trouble of putting the beverage in the water bottle (beverage container), and feels lacking in fashionability. The object is to provide a beverage container for making my water bottle a stylish and convenient tool.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a beverage storage means partitioned by a side wall for storing a beverage and forming a sealed container, and an end wall, and the beverage The beverage stored in the beverage storage means, in the beverage container constituted by the beverage storage means for entering and exiting the beverage stored in the beverage storage means to the outside, and the state of the beverage stored in the beverage storage means, Detecting at least one of a state of a beverage container holder who is a person holding the beverage container, a drinking operation in which the beverage container holder drinks a beverage, or an environmental state around the beverage container, It is characterized by comprising information processing means having sensing means for outputting as information and display means for displaying the information outputted by the sensing means.

It is the schematic of the drink container which concerns on this embodiment. (A) It is the schematic which shows the external appearance of the other beverage container which concerns on this embodiment, (b) It is the schematic which shows the inside of the other beverage container which concerns on this embodiment. (A) It is a figure explaining a drink storage part, (b) It is a figure explaining the other form of a drink storage part. It is a block diagram which shows the detailed structure of the drink container which concerns on this embodiment. It is the schematic of a drink filling apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the detailed structure of a drink filling apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the detailed structure of a management apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a drink container stationary state discrimination | determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a liquid quantity measurement process. It is a flowchart which shows a personal authentication process. It is a flowchart which shows a biological information measurement process. It is a flowchart which shows a liquid temperature measurement process. It is a flowchart which shows a suitable temperature deviation judgment process. It is a flowchart which shows a shelf life shortening process. It is a flowchart which shows a expiration date management process. It is a flowchart which shows the simultaneous display process by the communication between several drink containers. (A) It is a figure explaining the liquid level detection using a liquid level sensor, (b) About the liquid level detection using a liquid level sensor in case the information processing means is accommodated in the part of the lid for beverage containers It is a figure explaining. (A) It is a figure explaining the liquid temperature measurement using a liquid temperature sensor, (b) About the liquid temperature measurement using a liquid temperature sensor in case the information processing means is accommodated in the part of the lid for beverage containers. It is a figure explaining. (A) It is a figure explaining the outside temperature measurement using an outside temperature sensor, (b) About the outside temperature measurement using the outside temperature sensor in the case where all the information processing means are accommodated in the part of the lid for beverage containers It is a figure explaining. (A) It is a figure explaining the heart rate using a heart rate sensor or a blood-pressure sensor, or blood-pressure measurement, (b) The heart-rate sensor in the case where all the information processing means are accommodated in the part of the lid | cover for drink containers, Or it is a figure explaining the heart rate or blood-pressure measurement using a blood-pressure sensor. (A) It is a figure explaining the external illuminance measurement using an illuminance sensor, (b) The external illuminance measurement using the illuminance sensor in the case where all the information processing means is accommodated in the part of the lid for beverage containers will be explained. FIG. It is a figure explaining the display content displayed on a display part. It is a flowchart which shows a drink filling process. It is a flowchart which shows a recommended beverage display process. It is a flowchart which shows a log | history confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows the charge discount and point addition process by advertisement information. It is a flowchart which shows an individual advertisement information provision process. It is a figure which shows the display part of a drink filling apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating a cradle.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Beverage in / out part 12 ... Beverage holding part 13 ... Display part 14 ... Sensor 15 ... Battery 16 ... Operation part 17 ... Beverage container lid 21 ... Memory | storage Unit 22 ... Control unit 23 ... Communication unit 10 ... Beverage container 20 ... Beverage filling device 30 ... Management device 40 ... Stand 31 ... Display unit 32 ... Operation Section 33 ... Beverage container installation section 34 ... Beverage sample display section 35 ... Charge collection section 36 ... Charge return section 41 ... Storage section 42 ... Charging section 44 ... Filling with beverage Unit 45 ... Beverage container washing unit 46 ... Removal / exchange unit 47 ... First communication unit 48 ... Second communication unit 49 ... Control unit 51 ... Storage unit 52 ... Communication unit 53 ... Control unit

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Hereinafter, the beverage container according to the present invention will be described using a beverage container information management system including the beverage container and including other beverage filling devices and management devices. Here, it is an embodiment when the beverage container information management system is applied to, for example, a vending machine. Specifically, the beverage container is a water bottle, the beverage filling device is a vending machine, and the management device is a beverage. It is embodiment at the time of applying to the personal computer which manages a container and a drink filling device, respectively.

[Outline of beverage containers]
First, the beverage container according to the present embodiment will be conceptually described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 1 a is a schematic view of a beverage container according to the present embodiment, FIG. 1 b is a schematic view showing the appearance of another beverage container according to the present embodiment, and FIG. It is the schematic which shows the inside of the other drink container which concerns on. Fig.2 (a) is a figure explaining a drink storage part, FIG.2 (b) is a figure explaining the other form of a drink storage part.

As shown in FIG. 1a, the beverage container 10 of the present invention stores beverages. Specifically, the beverage storage unit 11 as a beverage storage unit and the beverage storage unit as a beverage storage unit. The unit 12 includes a display unit 13 as a display unit, a sensor 14 as a sensing unit (information processing unit), a battery 15, an operation unit 16, a beverage container lid 17, and an opening 18.

The beverage in / out unit 11 functions as a beverage in / out means, and is a portion for entering / exiting beverages stored in the beverage storage unit 12 described later from the beverage storage unit 12 to the outside.

The beverage storage unit 12 functions as a beverage storage unit, and is a part for storing beverages. Specifically, it is comprised by the side wall 12a for forming an airtight container, and the edge part wall 12b.

Here, the beverage storage unit 12 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

The beverage container shown in FIG. 2 (a) shows a form in which a beverage is directly injected into the beverage storage unit 12 by a beverage filling device to be described later. Specifically, the beverage may be injected from the beverage entrance / exit 11 or the beverage may be injected from the opening 18 by opening the opening 18.

The beverage container shown in FIG. 2 (b) has a beverage pack 19 as a beverage inclusion means including a beverage in the beverage storage unit 12 inserted into the beverage storage unit 12 by a beverage filling device described later. The form which inject | pours a drink into the drink storage part 12 is shown. Specifically, the detachable beverage pack 19 can be inserted by opening the opening 18. Moreover, a drink can be discharged | emitted from a drink storage part by taking out the drink pack 19 as a drink inclusion means from the drink storage part 12. FIG. The beverage container according to the present invention is applicable to any of the beverage storage units 12 shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b).

The display unit 13 functions as a display unit, and is a part that displays information obtained from the beverage filling device through the communication unit as will be described later. Specifically, it is a part for displaying the amount (liquid amount), liquid temperature, etc. of the beverage, or displaying history information, beverage information, and advertising information stored in the beverage container. The display unit 13 is installed in the vicinity where the side wall 12a and the beverage in / out unit 11 are located, and is installed at a position where the beverage container holder can easily see the display content displayed on the display unit. It is not limited to the form to show in figure, You may install vertically.

The display unit 13 is a device capable of curved display such as organic EL, inorganic EL, electronic paper, and film liquid crystal, and a protective film is covered on them.

The sensor 14 functions as a sensing means. The state of the beverage stored in the beverage storage means, the state of the beverage container holder who holds the beverage container, and the beverage container holder receives the beverage. It is a part that senses a drinking operation or an environmental condition around the beverage container and outputs it as information.

Specifically, the state of the beverage stored in the beverage storage means is, for example, the state of the liquid amount and the liquid temperature stored in the beverage storage means.

The liquid level sensor 14a is used to measure the remaining amount (liquid amount) of the beverage held in the beverage container. Furthermore, the liquid temperature sensor 14b is used to measure the liquid temperature of the beverage held in the beverage container, and is used when determining the beverage expiration date of the beverage held in the beverage container described later. Is.

The state of the beverage container holder who is the person holding the beverage container is, for example, the state of heartbeat, blood pressure, fingerprint, and vein of the beverage container holder.

The heart rate sensor 14d is used to measure the heart rate of the beverage container holder, and the blood pressure sensor 14f is used to measure the blood pressure. When the beverage container holder grips the vicinity of the heart rate sensor 14d and the blood pressure sensor 14f, the heart rate sensor 14d and the blood pressure sensor 14f measure the heart rate and blood pressure of the beverage container holder. Therefore, the heart rate sensor 14d and the blood pressure sensor 14f are provided in the vicinity of the side wall 12a, which is a portion that the beverage container holder may grasp when holding the beverage container, or the beverage in / out portion 11.

Furthermore, a fingerprint detection sensor (personal authentication sensor 14g) is used to detect the fingerprint of the beverage container holder, and a vein detection sensor (personal authentication sensor 14g) is used to detect the vein.

The fingerprint detection sensor is for detecting the fingerprint of the beverage container holder. In the case where the fingerprint information of the beverage container holder is not matched with the fingerprint information obtained by the fingerprint detection sensor by storing the fingerprint information of the beverage container holder in the storage unit in advance. By not having the lid for the beverage container, it is possible to prevent the beverage from being drunk by another person who is not the beverage container holder.

The vein detection sensor is for detecting the vein of the beverage container holder. Similarly to the above, by storing the vein information of the beverage container holder in the storage unit in advance, the vein information obtained by the vein detection sensor is compared with the vein information of the beverage container holder. In the case where there is no beverage container, it is possible to prevent the beverage from being drunk by another person who is not the beverage container holder by preventing the beverage container lid from being provided.

The drinking operation is an operation in which the beverage container holder drinks the beverage. For example, by knowing whether the beverage container holder is in the drinking state or not in the drinking state (stationary state), the state of the beverage container is determined. It is used to know. The shaking detection sensor 14h is used to detect the drinking operation (the state of the beverage container).

The environmental condition around the beverage container indicates the illuminance and the outside temperature where the beverage container is located.

The outside air temperature sensor 14c is used to acquire the temperature environment when the beverage container is used, and the illuminance sensor 14e is used to measure the brightness of the environment where the beverage container is located.

The battery 15 is a power source necessary for starting the display unit of the beverage container. When injecting a beverage into a beverage container using the beverage filling device 20, it may be charged by the beverage filling device or may be a replaceable battery.

The operation unit 16 is for sending instructions to the display unit of the beverage container.

The beverage container lid 17 is for blocking the entrance / exit of the beverage from the beverage entry / exit section.

[Configuration and function of beverage container]
Next, the detailed structure and detailed operation | movement of a drink container provided with the structure mentioned above are demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the beverage container according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the beverage container 10 according to the embodiment includes a display unit 13 as a display unit, an external communication unit (information processing unit), a communication unit 23 as an inter-beverage container communication unit (information processing unit), and storage. Storage unit 21 as means (information processing means), measurement means (information processing means), control unit 22 as expiration date determination means (information processing means), power supply 15, sensor 14 as sensing means (information processing means), The operation unit 16 is configured.

The communication unit 23 functions as an external communication unit and a communication unit between beverage containers, and receives beverage information and advertisement information from the beverage filling device, or specific information and history information of the beverage container in the beverage filling device. It is a part which transmits the information memorize | stored in the memory | storage parts 21, etc., and is a part which transmits / receives the communication information acquired by the communication part 23 with another drink container further.

The memory | storage part 21 functions as a memory | storage means, memorize | stores drink information in historical information, the quantity (liquid quantity) of the drink currently hold | maintained at a drink container, liquid temperature, a heart rate of a drink container holder. It is a part that stores the number and blood pressure number, and further stores advertisement information and wallpaper information.

For the power supply 15, the sensor 14, and the operation unit 16, see the description in FIG.

Here, as shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 1b, the above-described information processing means (display unit, communication unit, sensor, storage unit, control unit, etc.) are all accommodated in the beverage container lid 17. You can also By accommodating all the information processing means in the beverage container lid 17 in this way, it is possible to prevent the information processing means from being exposed to moisture when the beverage is injected into the beverage storage unit 12, and the beverage container Handling becomes easier.

[Outline of beverage filling equipment]
The beverage filling apparatus will be conceptually described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the beverage filling apparatus.

The beverage filling apparatus 20 includes a display unit 31, an operation unit 32, a beverage container arrangement unit 33, a beverage sample display unit 34, a fee collection unit 35, and a fee return unit 36.

The display unit 31 is a part that displays information that is useful when the beverage container holder fills the beverage.

The operation unit 32 is a part that is operated when the beverage container holder fills the beverage.

The beverage container installation unit 33 is a part for installing a beverage container when the beverage container is filled with a beverage or when the beverage container is washed.

The beverage sample display section 34 is a portion for displaying beverage samples when the beverage container holder purchases the beverages.

The fee collection unit 35 is a portion that collects the fee when the beverage is filled.

The fee return unit 36 is a part that returns the change when the beverage container holder fills the beverage and pays the beverage filling fee in cash.

[Configuration and function of beverage filling apparatus]
Next, the detailed structure and detailed operation | movement of a drink filling apparatus provided with the structure mentioned above are demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the beverage filling apparatus.

The beverage filling apparatus 20 includes a display unit 31, an operation unit 32, a charging unit 41, a storage unit 42, a beverage filling unit 44, a beverage container washing unit 45, a removal / exchange unit 46, a first communication unit ( The first communication unit 47 as communication between beverage containers and beverage filling devices), the second communication unit 48 as second communication means (communication between beverage filling device management devices), and a control unit 49 are configured.

The charging unit 41 is a part for charging the beverage container.

The storage unit 42 functions as a storage unit, and is a part that stores beverage information and advertisement information.

The beverage filling unit 44 is a portion that fills the washed beverage storage unit with the beverage.

The beverage container washing part 45 is a part for washing the beverage storage part of the beverage container.

The removal / exchange unit 46 is a part that removes the beverage attached to the beverage container and replaces it with another beverage.

The first communication unit 47 functions as a communication unit between the beverage container and the beverage filling device, and the second communication unit 48 functions as a communication unit between the beverage filling device and the management device.

For the display unit 31 and the operation unit 32, see the description in FIG.

Instead of the beverage container filling device, the beverage filling unit 44, the beverage container washing unit 45, and the removal / exchange unit 46 may not be provided (the beverage container is not filled). . Thereby, although the beverage container 10 cannot be filled with a beverage, communication is performed between the cradle 40 and the beverage container 10, and information can be exchanged (see FIG. 24).

[Configuration and function of management device]
Next, a detailed configuration and detailed operation of the management apparatus having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of the management apparatus.

As illustrated in FIG. 6, the management device 30 according to the embodiment includes a storage unit 51, a communication unit 52, and a control unit 53.

The storage unit 51 is a part that stores the beverage information of the beverage in the history information in association with the unique information of the beverage container received by the communication means.

The communication unit 52 is a part that receives the unique information and history information of the beverage container and the beverage information of the beverage determined to be purchased by the beverage container holder from the beverage filling device.

[Beverage container stationary state discrimination process]
Below, the drink container stationary state discrimination | determination process for discriminating whether a drink container is a stationary state is demonstrated using FIG.

First, when shaking of the beverage container is detected by the shaking detection sensor 14h shown in FIG. 1a (for example, when the beverage container holder performs an operation such as drinking), the beverage container is in a stationary state (FIG. )) To a non-stationary state (FIG. 7B), at the same time, timer measurement for determining state transition is started. Next, after the preset time (for example, 30 seconds) set in advance by the timer for determining the state transition has passed, the shaking detection sensor does not detect shaking (for example, drinking by the beverage holder) When the operation is completed), a transition is made from the non-stationary state (FIG. 7B) to the stationary state (FIG. 7A), and then a liquid amount measurement process is performed. On the other hand, when shaking is detected, it is determined that the drinking operation is continuing, and at the same time the timer measurement for determining the state transition is restarted while staying in the non-stationary state (FIG. 7B).

Thus, it is possible to accurately detect the liquid amount by determining whether or not the beverage container is in a stationary state and detecting the liquid amount when the beverage container is in a stationary state.

[Liquid quantity measurement processing]
Below, the liquid quantity measurement process which measures the liquid quantity which remains in a drink container is demonstrated using FIG.

First, when a liquid quantity measurement process trigger occurs, the liquid quantity measurement process is started.

Here, the liquid amount measurement processing trigger is when the beverage container is determined to be stationary by the above-described beverage container stationary state determination processing, or when a liquid amount measurement request (button operation, external communication, etc.) occurs. The liquid amount measurement process is started when these various triggers are generated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16A, the liquid level is detected by the liquid level sensor 14a, and the amount of liquid remaining in the beverage container from the distance h from the obtained liquid level sensor 14a to the liquid level. And the liquid amount is stored (saved) in the storage unit (step S11).

In addition, as shown to (a) and (b) of FIG. 1b, all the information processing means (a display part, a communication part, a sensor, a memory | storage part, a control part, etc.) are accommodated in the part of the lid | cover 17 for drink containers. In this case, as shown in FIG. 16B, the liquid level is detected by the liquid level sensor 14a, and remains in the beverage container from a distance h ′ from the obtained liquid level sensor 14a to the liquid level. The liquid amount is calculated, and the liquid amount is stored (saved) in the storage unit.

Next, it is determined whether or not the liquid amount has changed (step S12). If the liquid amount has changed (step S12: YES), it is determined that the drinking operation has been performed, and the drinking history is The date and time are stored (step S13).

Next, after the drinking operation, a drinking-related image display related to the drinking operation is performed (step S14).

Specifically, the drinking-related image display includes post-drinking image display (for example, remaining amount and liquid temperature display) (FIG. 17A), intake calorie image display (FIG. 17B), and the like.

[Personal authentication processing]
Hereinafter, personal authentication processing for performing personal authentication will be described with reference to FIG.

First, when a personal authentication processing trigger occurs, personal authentication processing is started.

Here, the personal authentication processing trigger includes a case where a personal authentication request (button operation, external communication, etc.) is generated, and the personal authentication processing is started when these various triggers are generated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 1a, the personal authentication of the beverage container holder is performed by the personal authentication sensor 14g (step S21).

Fingerprint information and vein information are used for personal authentication, and whether or not the fingerprint information and vein information of the beverage container holder registered in advance matches the fingerprint information and vein information read by the personal authentication sensor 14g. Verify by

Next, it is determined whether or not the collation is successful (step S22). If the fingerprint information and vein information of the beverage container holder registered in advance matches the fingerprint information and vein information read by the personal authentication sensor ( In step S22: YES) (when the beverage container lid is locked), the lock is released by the beverage container lid locking function 14i, and an image display such as “successful authentication, lid unlocked” is displayed ( FIG. 17 (c)) is performed (step S23). On the other hand, if the fingerprint information or vein information of the beverage container holder registered in advance does not match the fingerprint information or vein information read by the personal authentication sensor (step S22: NO), (the beverage container lid is locked) If not, it is locked by the beverage container lid locking function 14i, and an image display (FIG. 17D) such as “authentication failure, lid locked” is performed (step S24).

[Biometric measurement processing]
Below, the biometric information measurement process which measures biometric information is demonstrated using FIG.

First, when a biological information measurement process trigger occurs, the biological information measurement process is started.

Here, the biological information is information such as heart rate and blood pressure. The biometric information measurement process trigger is a biometric information measurement request (heart rate measurement request, blood pressure measurement request), and the biometric information measurement process is started when various triggers such as button operation and external communication are generated.

Next, as shown in (a) of FIG. 16d, the heart rate or blood pressure is measured by the heart rate sensor 14d or the blood pressure sensor 14f, and the measurement value and the measurement date / time are stored (step S31). The information is displayed on the display unit (step S32).

In addition, as shown to (a) and (b) of FIG. 1b, all the information processing means (a display part, a communication part, a sensor, a memory | storage part, a control part, etc.) are accommodated in the part of the lid | cover 17 for drink containers. In this case, as shown in FIG. 16D (b), the heart rate or blood pressure is measured by the heart rate sensor 14d or the blood pressure sensor 14f, the measurement value and the measurement date and time are stored, and the measurement value is displayed on the display unit. indicate.

[Liquid temperature measurement processing]
The liquid temperature measurement process for measuring the liquid temperature will be described with reference to FIG.

First, as shown in FIG. 16B (a), the liquid temperature of the beverage remaining in the beverage container is measured by the liquid temperature sensor 14b, and the measured value and the measurement date and time are stored (step S41).

In addition, as shown to (a) and (b) of FIG. 1b, all the information processing means (a display part, a communication part, a sensor, a memory | storage part, a control part, etc.) are accommodated in the part of the lid | cover 17 for drink containers. In this case, as shown in FIG. 16B (b), the liquid temperature of the beverage remaining in the beverage container is measured by the liquid temperature sensor 14b, and the measurement value and the measurement date and time are stored.

Next, the process moves to the operation after liquid temperature measurement (determination process for optimum temperature deviation / expiration process for expiration date).

[Proper temperature deviation judgment processing]
Hereinafter, an appropriate temperature deviation determination process for determining whether or not the liquid temperature of the beverage remaining in the beverage container has deviated from an appropriate temperature (appropriate temperature) for drinking will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the liquid temperature measured as described above is compared with the pre-stored appropriate temperature range for the beverage (step S51).

Next, it is determined whether or not the liquid temperature is within the appropriate temperature range (step S52). If the liquid temperature is outside the appropriate temperature range (step S52: NO), the deviation from the appropriate temperature (FIG. 17 (f), (G)) is performed (step S53), and when it is within the appropriate temperature range (step S52: YES), the process is terminated.

[Expiration date shortening process]
Below, since there is a possibility that the expiration date may be shortened when the liquid temperature of the beverage is higher than a specific temperature, the expiration date shortening process for determining whether the expiration date should be shortened is shown in FIG. Will be described.

First, as described above, the measured liquid temperature is compared with the limit liquid temperature (step S61).

Here, the limit liquid temperature is a limit liquid temperature at which the expiration date should be shortened when the liquid temperature of the beverage exceeds a specific temperature.

Next, it is determined whether or not the liquid temperature is equal to or lower than the limit liquid temperature (step S62). If the liquid temperature is outside the limit liquid temperature range (step S62: NO), the expiration date is shortened (step S62). S63) If it is within the limit liquid temperature range (step S62: YES), the process ends because there is no need to shorten the expiration date. In addition, although it described with the expiration date, the concept of an expiration date shall also be included.

[Expiration date management process]
Hereinafter, the expiration date management process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, when the expiration date management processing trigger occurs, the expiration date management processing is started.

Here, the expiration date management process trigger includes a case where a expiration date management request (elapsed time, button operation, external communication, etc.) occurs, and the expiration date management process starts when these various triggers occur Is done.

Next, the elapsed time from the beverage filling date and time when the beverage is filled by the beverage filling device is measured (step S71).

Next, the elapsed time and the remaining time until the expiration date are determined using the expiration date information (step S72), and it is determined whether the expiration date has expired (step S73).

If the expiration date has expired, the expiration date is displayed (FIG. 17 (h)) (step S74). If the expiration date has not expired, the remaining expiration date is displayed (FIG. 17 (i)) (step S74). S75).

[Outside air temperature measurement processing]
The outside air temperature sensor 14c shown in (a) of FIG. 16c measures the outside air temperature at regular intervals, and stores the outside air temperature and the measurement date and time.

In addition, as shown to (a) and (b) of FIG. 1b, all the information processing means (a display part, a communication part, a sensor, a memory | storage part, a control part, etc.) are accommodated in the part of the lid | cover 17 for drink containers. In this case, as shown in FIG. 16C (b), the outside air temperature is measured at regular intervals by the outside air temperature sensor 14c, and the outside air temperature and the measurement date / time are stored.

[Beverage container display processing]
A drink container displays the image information according to the display timing of the advertisement information to hold.

[Simultaneous display processing by communication between multiple beverage containers]
Next, FIG. 15 is used for a simultaneous display process in the case where display information such as advertisement information obtained when a certain beverage container A is filled with a beverage by a beverage filling device is displayed together with other beverage containers B. I will explain.

Here, the advertisement information is an advertisement image, the number of advertisement points (individual advertisement unit), advertisement display history (date and time), advertisement display date and time information (display timing: immediately after drinking, every noon, etc.).

First, the beverage container A transmits an advertisement information notification message to another beverage container B using wireless communication (step S81).

Here, the advertisement information notification message includes display timing and display information.

The display timing is an absolute time or a relative time at which advertisement information is to be displayed, such as 12:00 on February 5, 2008, 12:00 on weekdays, 60 seconds later, or the like.

Display information includes image information (jpeg, bitmap, etc.), character information (ASCII characters, etc.), image ID, etc. (file name, etc.), character ID, font, etc. ) Etc.).

In addition, the wireless communication includes short-range wireless communication such as wireless LAN, BlueTooth, infrared communication, Zigbee and the like.

Next, the beverage container B receives the advertisement information notification message transmitted from the beverage container A (step S91), transmits a response message to the beverage container A (step S92), and the beverage container A is transmitted from the beverage container B. The transmitted response message is received (step S82).

Note that the beverage container B does not have to send a response message.

Next, the beverage container A displays an image of the display information in accordance with the display timing at which the display information is to be displayed (step S83). Similarly, the beverage container B is also included in the received advertisement information notification message. In accordance with the display timing, an image of display information is displayed (step S93).

Thereby, the beverage container A and the beverage container B can display images simultaneously. The beverage container A can also communicate with a plurality of beverage containers as described above. Thereby, simultaneous display can be performed by a plurality of devices.

<Image display>
Next, image display processing will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the external illuminance is measured by the illuminance sensor 14e. As a result of measuring the external illuminance by the illuminance sensor 14e, image display is performed when the external illuminance is brighter than the preset external illuminance to display an image, and image display is not performed when the external illuminance is dark.

In addition, as shown to (a) and (b) of FIG. 1b, all the information processing means (a display part, a communication part, a sensor, a memory | storage part, a control part, etc.) are accommodated in the part of the lid | cover 17 for drink containers. In this case, as shown in FIG. 16B (b), the illuminance sensor 14e measures the external illuminance. Other operations are the same.

In this way, if the beverage container is in a bag or the like and cannot be visually recognized by the beverage container holder even if the image is displayed, the image display is not performed, thereby eliminating unnecessary display. Electricity can be planned.

<Other image display>
(Image display)
Image display can be switched between continuous display and energy saving display. Here, the constant display is to display information at all times, and the energy saving display is to display for a certain period of time during a drinking operation, a button operation, or a shake detection.
(Wallpaper display)
Wallpaper information includes my content information other than advertising information, wallpaper display date / time information (display timing: immediately after drinking, every noon, etc.), and the like. The wallpaper display is to display my content information as wallpaper information and a favorite image as wallpaper. The image can be switched by the user.
(Image display after drinking)
After the end of the drinking operation is sensed by the sensor, information (for example, remaining amount and liquid temperature display) corresponding to the drinking operation (FIG. 17A) may be displayed.
(Calorie display)
You may display the integrated value of the calorie intake by drinking (FIG.17 (b)).

[Transmission processing to beverage filling device]
Below, the process which transmits the information acquired by the sensor 14 and measurement date information to a drink filling device by a communication part is demonstrated.

When the beverage container is filled with the beverage by the beverage container filling device, the information obtained by the sensor 14 and the measurement date information are transmitted to the beverage filling device by the communication unit. The information to be transmitted is a part or all of the information stored in the storage unit of the beverage container. Specifically, the transmission information includes the intake calorie integrated value, biological information (heart rate, blood pressure value, measurement date / time), advertisement information display history (advertisement information, display count / date / time), drinking history (drinking date / time), outside temperature History (temperature value, measurement date / time), liquid temperature history (liquid temperature value, measurement date / time), expiration date history (expired beverage type, date / time), and the like.

<Heat and cold function>
As a heat retaining / cooling function used for a beverage container, a heat retaining / cooling function by a thermos structure or the like can be mentioned. Furthermore, the heat retention function includes heat retention by a heat generating device.

[Beverage filling process]
Next, the beverage filling process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the beverage filling process.

First, it is determined whether or not the beverage container is placed in the beverage filling device (step S211).

When the beverage container is placed in the beverage filling device (step S211: YES), the beverage container is charged (step S212).

Specifically, in order to display some display content on the display unit of the beverage container, a battery is required in the beverage container, and the battery is charged.

Next, it is determined whether or not the beverage storage part of the beverage container is an exchangeable type (step S213).

Specifically, when the beverage storage part of the beverage container is of a replaceable type (pack type) (see FIG. 2B), the beverage storage part 12 is detachable and contains a beverage. By inserting the beverage pack 19, the beverage can be injected into the beverage storage unit 12.

On the other hand, when the beverage storage part of the beverage container is not of the exchangeable type (pack type) (see FIG. 2 (a)), the beverage storage part 12 is directly infused by injecting the beverage. Beverages can be injected into.

Therefore, since the method of filling the beverage differs depending on the type of the beverage container, the shape of the beverage container is examined.

If the beverage storage part of the beverage container is of the replaceable type (pack type) (step S213: YES), the old pack is removed and a new pack is mounted (step S214).

On the other hand, when the beverage storage part of the beverage container is not an exchangeable type (pack type) (step S213: NO), the beverage container is washed (step S221) and filled with the beverage (step S222).

Thereby, the beverage storage part of the beverage container can be washed and filled with the beverage, and further, the beverage container and the beverage filling device can communicate with each other to exchange information.

Moreover, by removing the beverage attached to the beverage container and exchanging it with another beverage, the beverage can be filled, and further, communication between the beverage container and the beverage filling device is performed. Can exchange information.

[Recommended beverage information display processing]
Next, the recommended beverage information display process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 19A is a flowchart showing recommended beverage display processing in the beverage container, and FIG. 19B is a flowchart showing recommended beverage display processing in the beverage filling device.

First, when the beverage container is placed in the beverage filling device, the unique information of the beverage container and the history information are transmitted to the beverage filling device (step S231).

Next, when the beverage filling device receives the unique information and history information of the beverage container from the beverage container (step S241), at least one of the unique information of the beverage container, the history information, and the beverage purchase information is at least one of them. Based on the above, the recommended beverage is determined (step S242), and the recommended beverage information related to the recommended beverage is displayed on the display unit (step S243).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, recommended beverage information related to recommended beverages may be displayed on the display unit 71, and the operation unit may be blinked so as to give caution ventilation to the beverage container holder. . The recommended beverage information may be displayed on the display unit of the beverage container.

Thereby, in order to determine a recommended beverage based on beverage related information and beverage purchase information when a beverage container holder purchases a beverage, it is possible to recommend a beverage that matches the beverage container holder. .

[History confirmation processing]
Next, the history confirmation process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 20A is a flowchart showing the recommended history confirmation process in the beverage container, FIG. 20B is a flowchart showing the history confirmation process in the beverage filling device, and FIG. 20C shows the history confirmation process in the management device. It is a flowchart to show.

First, when the beverage container is placed in the beverage filling device, the beverage container transmits the unique information and history information of the beverage container to the beverage filling device (step S251).

The specific information of the beverage container includes a container name, a production number, a manufacturer name, a number provided for each beverage container in order to specify a beverage container held by a certain beverage container holder. In addition, you may include drink container holder information (gender, age, etc.) in the specific information of a drink container.

Beverage container history information includes drinking history information (number of times, date and time), calorie intake integrated value, beverage purchase history (beverage type, purchase date and time), beverage purchase points (integrated value), and heart rate history regarding beverage container holders (Value, date / time), blood pressure history (blood pressure upper / lower value, date / time), outside air temperature history (value, date / time), liquid temperature history (value, date / time), and the like.

Next, the beverage filling device receives the unique information and history information of the beverage container from the beverage container (step S261), and at least one of the obtained unique information, history information, and beverage purchase information of the beverage container. The recommended beverage is determined and displayed based on the one (step S262).

The beverage purchase information includes the installation position of the beverage filling device, the date and time when the beverage container holder tried to purchase the beverage, and the like.

The installation position of the beverage filling device is the place where the beverage filling device is installed.

Next, when the beverage container holder selects the beverage to be purchased, the beverage filling apparatus determines the beverage beverage to be purchased by the beverage container holder from the beverage information stored in the storage unit. Information is acquired, the beverage information is transmitted to the beverage container, and the unique information of the beverage container and the beverage information are transmitted to the management device (step S263).

Beverage information includes information specific to beverages, accompanying information, and the like.

The specific information of the beverage information is the product name, the manufacturing number provided for each beverage to identify the beverage, and the beverage purchased so that the beverage container holder can know which beverage has been purchased. There are things for identifying things, names of manufacturers, etc.

Attached information of beverage information is the amount of nutrients per unit amount of beverage (protein, lipid, carbohydrate, sodium, vitamin, etc.), calories per unit amount (kcal / g), consumption / expiration date (period), limit The set of liquid temperature and shortening time, optimal temperature information (the optimal temperature range for drinking), etc.

Next, when the beverage container receives the beverage information from the beverage filling device (step S252), the beverage container stores the beverage information in the history information (step S253).

Specifically, the beverage information is stored in the history information of the storage unit.

Thus, if the history information is confirmed, it is possible to check the type of beverage that the beverage container holder has purchased so far, the accompanying information for each beverage, and the like.

On the other hand, when the management device receives the specific information of the beverage container and the beverage information from the beverage filling device (step S271), the management device stores the beverage information in the history information of the beverage container (step S272).

Specifically, based on the unique information of the beverage container, the history information unique to the beverage container is detected, and the unique information and accompanying information of the purchased beverage are stored in the history information. Thereby, if the history information is confirmed, the type of beverage that the beverage container holder has purchased so far, the accompanying information for each beverage, and the like can be checked.

[Fee discounts based on advertising information, point addition processing]
Next, fee discount and point addition processing based on advertisement information will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 21 (a) is a flowchart showing a rate discount and point addition process by advertising information in a beverage container, and FIG. 21 (b) is a flowchart showing a rate discount and point addition process by advertising information in a beverage filling device, c) is a flowchart showing a fee discount and point addition process based on advertisement information in the management apparatus.

First, when the beverage container is placed in the beverage filling device, the beverage container transmits the unique information and history information of the beverage container to the beverage filling device (step S281).

Next, the beverage filling device receives the unique information and history information of the beverage container from the beverage container (step S291), and at least one of the obtained unique information, history information, and beverage purchase information of the beverage container. The recommended beverage is determined based on the one and displayed on the display unit (step S292). Further, the discount fee or the added points are displayed on the display unit (step S293).

Next, when the beverage container holder selects the beverage to be purchased, the beverage filling apparatus determines the beverage beverage to be purchased by the beverage container holder from the beverage information stored in the storage unit. Information is acquired, the beverage information is transmitted to the beverage container, and the unique information of the beverage container and the beverage information are transmitted to the management device (step S294). Furthermore, when the beverage container holder selects a beverage to be discounted or point added, the advertising information associated with the beverage is transmitted to the beverage container (step S295).

Promotional information is information created to advertise something not limited to purchased beverages.

Next, when the beverage container receives the beverage information from the beverage filling device (step S282), the beverage container stores the beverage information in the history information (step S283). Furthermore, when the advertising information of the beverage is received from the beverage filling device (step S284), the advertising information is displayed on the display unit (step S285).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, advertisement information is displayed on the display part of the beverage container. The display timing may be displayed after a set time after reception or at a specified time.

On the other hand, when the management device receives the beverage container specific information and the beverage information from the beverage filling device (step S301), the management device stores the beverage information in the history information of the beverage container (step S302).

Specifically, based on the unique information of the beverage container, the history information unique to the beverage container is detected, and the purchased beverage information is stored in the history information. Thereby, if the history information is confirmed, the type of beverage that the beverage container holder has purchased so far, the accompanying information for each beverage, and the like can be checked.

In this way, the display of the beverage container can display discount information or promotional information associated with the beverage subject to point addition, and in that case, when purchasing the beverage, the discount or point addition is received. be able to.

[Individual advertising information provision processing]
Next, the individual advertisement information provision processing will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 22A is a flowchart showing an individual advertisement information providing process in a beverage container, FIG. 22B is a flowchart showing an individual advertisement information providing process in a beverage filling apparatus, and FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an advertisement information provision process.

First, when the beverage container is arranged in the beverage filling device, the beverage container transmits the unique information of the beverage container and the history information to the beverage filling device (step S311).

Next, the beverage filling device receives the unique information and history information of the beverage container from the beverage container (step S321), and at least one of the obtained unique information, history information, and beverage purchase information of the beverage container. The recommended beverage is determined based on the one and displayed on the display unit (step S322). Further, the discount fee or the added points are displayed on the display unit (step S323).

Next, when the beverage container holder selects the beverage to be purchased, the beverage filling apparatus determines the beverage beverage to be purchased by the beverage container holder from the beverage information stored in the storage unit. The information is acquired, the beverage information is transmitted to the beverage container, and the unique information of the beverage container and the beverage information are transmitted to the management device (step S324). Further, when the beverage container holder selects a beverage for discount or point addition, at least one of the obtained beverage information, unique information of the beverage container, history information, and beverage purchase information Based on the advertisement information, the advertisement information is transmitted to the beverage container (step S325).

Next, when the beverage container receives the beverage information from the beverage filling device (step S312), the beverage container stores the beverage information in the history information (step S313). Furthermore, when the advertising information of the beverage is received from the beverage filling device (step S314), the advertising information is displayed on the display unit (step S315).

On the other hand, when the management device receives the beverage container specific information and the beverage information from the beverage filling device (step S331), the management device stores the beverage information in the beverage container history information (step S332).

In this way, by determining the advertising information based on the beverage information, the specific information of the beverage container, the history information, and the information at the time of purchasing the beverage, the advertising information tailored to the beverage container holder is displayed on the display unit of the beverage container In that case, discounts and point additions can be received when purchasing beverages.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the state of the beverage, the state of the beverage container holder who is the person holding the beverage container, the drinking operation in which the beverage container holder drinks the beverage, or the beverage container The beverage state and the beverage container are maintained by including a sensing unit that senses and outputs at least one of the environmental conditions around the device as information, and a display unit that displays information output by the sensing unit. The state of the beverage container holder who is the person who drinks, the drinking operation in which the beverage container holder drinks the beverage, or the environmental state around the beverage container can be seen at a glance.

Also, the amount and temperature of the beverage are displayed, and the state of the beverage can be grasped at a glance.

Furthermore, after detecting the end of the drinking operation by the sensing unit, information corresponding to the drinking operation is displayed by displaying information corresponding to the drinking operation (liquid amount display, liquid temperature display, CG image, etc. Display, flashing display, etc.) can be displayed and entertainment is enhanced.

In addition, by displaying the remaining time of the expiration date obtained by the control unit, the beverage container holder can conveniently display the expiration date without calculating the date and time from the time of filling the beverage.

Furthermore, by displaying the communication information acquired by communication, the beverage container holder can obtain information (nutrients, calories, manufacturing information, etc.) related to the beverage, and obtain advertising information related to the beverage. You can also. Also, favorite information (wallpaper, my content, etc.) can be obtained and displayed.

Further, by displaying the communication information according to the display timing information, the display information can be effectively displayed at the timing to be displayed. Therefore, the beverage container holder can enjoy a display related to time. Further, since the beverage advertisement provider can effectively display the display information to the beverage container holder, the advertisement effect can be increased.

Furthermore, the information can be managed collectively by the management device by transmitting the information detected and output by the communication unit to the outside, for example, the management device. Moreover, the manufacturer of a drink can utilize such information for marketing or product development, for example.

Further, by displaying the display information at the same time on the display means of one beverage container and the other beverage containers in accordance with the display timing included in the display information, the same contents are simultaneously displayed on the display means of the plurality of beverage containers. be able to.

Therefore, when the display information is advertisement information, the beverage container holder can receive effective advertisement, and the advertisement information provider can increase the advertisement effect.

Since the beverage can be stored by inserting the beverage pack into the beverage container, the beverage can be inserted without washing the beverage container. Therefore, the beverage can be easily filled.

Moreover, since the waterproof processing part of the beverage container is reduced, the manufacturing process of the beverage container is simplified and can be performed at low cost.

Since the information processing means is provided in the beverage container lid, each function is exposed to moisture when the beverage is poured into the beverage storage unit by accommodating all the functions in the beverage container lid. This can be prevented, and handling of the beverage container becomes easier.

In addition, since the waterproof portion other than the lid of the beverage container is reduced, the manufacturing process of the beverage container is simplified and can be performed at low cost.

Claims

Beverage storage means delimited by a side wall for storing a beverage and forming a sealed container, and an end wall, and a beverage stored in the beverage storage means are externally provided from the beverage storage means In the beverage container constituted by the beverage entry and exit means to enter and exit,
The state of the beverage stored in the beverage storage means, the state of the beverage container holder who is the person holding the beverage container, the drinking operation in which the beverage container holder drinks the beverage, or the beverage container Sensing means for sensing at least one of the surrounding environmental conditions and outputting as information,
Display means for displaying information output by the sensing means;
A beverage container comprising information processing means having
The beverage container according to claim 1,
The state of the beverage is the liquid temperature of the beverage stored in the beverage storage means, or the amount of liquid,
The said display means displays the information which sensed and output the liquid temperature or the liquid quantity by the said sensing means, The drink container characterized by the above-mentioned.
In the beverage container according to any one of claims 1 or 2,
When the drinking operation is sensed by the sensing means,
The said display means displays the information according to the said drinking operation | movement, The drink container characterized by the above-mentioned.
The beverage container according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The information processing means includes
Measuring means for measuring an elapsed time after the beverage is injected into the beverage storage means by the beverage access means;
Storage means for storing expiration date information indicating the expiration date of the beverage;
The expiration date management for determining the remaining time until the expiration date for determining the remaining time until the expiration date, using the expiration date information stored in the storage means and the elapsed time measured by the measuring means. Further comprising means,
The said display means displays the remaining time obtained by the said expiration date management means, The drink container characterized by the above-mentioned.
In the beverage container according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The information processing means includes
It further has an external communication means for communicating with the outside,
The beverage container, wherein the display means displays communication information acquired by the external communication means.
The beverage container according to claim 4,
The information processing means includes
It further has an external communication means for communicating with the outside,
The storage means stores communication information acquired by the external communication means,
The communication information contains display timing information,
The said display means displays the said communication information according to the said display timing information, The drink container characterized by the above-mentioned.
In the beverage container according to claim 5 or 6,
The beverage container according to claim 1, wherein the external communication means transmits the information sensed and outputted by the sensing means to the outside.
In the beverage container according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The information processing means includes
An external communication means for communicating with the outside;
It further includes communication means between beverage containers for transmitting communication information acquired by the external communication means to other beverage containers,
The display means displays the communication information in synchronization with the display of the communication information by the other beverage container according to display timing information included in the communication information acquired by the external communication means. Beverage container characterized.
The beverage container according to any one of claims 5 to 7,
The information processing means includes
It further includes communication means between beverage containers for transmitting communication information acquired by the external communication means to other beverage containers,
The display means displays the communication information in synchronization with the display of the communication information by the other beverage container according to display timing information included in the communication information acquired by the external communication means. Beverage container characterized.
The beverage container according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The beverage containing means including the beverage is inserted into the beverage storage means to store the beverage in the beverage storage means, and the beverage containing means is removed from the beverage storage means. A beverage container for discharging a beverage from the beverage storage means.
The beverage container according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
A beverage container lid that blocks the beverage from entering and exiting from the beverage access means;
The beverage container, wherein the information processing means is provided in the beverage container lid.