WO2024057207A1 - Bouteille et système de surveillance - Google Patents

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WO2024057207A1
WO2024057207A1 PCT/IB2023/059040 IB2023059040W WO2024057207A1 WO 2024057207 A1 WO2024057207 A1 WO 2024057207A1 IB 2023059040 W IB2023059040 W IB 2023059040W WO 2024057207 A1 WO2024057207 A1 WO 2024057207A1
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  • the present disclosure is directed to a bottle and their use, as e.g., for personalized water consumption program and dietary supplements consumption.
  • Patent US10571324B2 discloses a method and system that may track liquid consumption by a user from a liquid container using a flexible, network -connected, smart band.
  • the smart band may detect orientations of the liquid container and identify sips taken by a user based on a pattern in the detected orientations.
  • Patent US20200196782 discloses a smart bottle and a method for controlling the smart bottle.
  • a smart bottle comprises a bottle for containing liquid; a base formed to be combined to one side of the bottle; a first sensor installed in the bottle or the base, and configured to obtain level information of liquid contained in the bottle; a third sensor configured to obtain inclination information of the bottle; a heater configured to heat the liquid contained in the bottle; a controller configured to control operation of the heater based on the temperature information, determine a feeding start and a feeding end based on the inclination information, and modify the level information based on the inclination information; a communication unit configured to transmit the inclination information and the level information to an external device; and a battery configured to supply power to the first sensor and the base.
  • a bottle for monitoring a liquid and/or a health consumable intake comprising: a longitudinal chamber for storing a liquid; a disc comprising at least one compartment, each compartment adapted to store a single dosage of a health consumable and to dispense the single dosage of health consumable into the liquid to form a liquid solution; a lid comprising a processor and at least one motor housed in the lid, a first inner section to connect to an upper part of the chamber, and a second inner section to connect to the disc; at least one sensor built in the bottle; and an outer panel comprising a display; wherein: the at least one compartment comprises a single dosage of a health consumable; the processor is configured to determine a disc desired position and to actuate the motor to rotate the disc to the position so that the health consumable is dispensed into the liquid; and the at least one sensor is configured to measure a monitoring data related to at least a level of the liquid and/or the liquid solution, the monitoring data to be
  • the measure a monitoring data related to at least a level of the liquid and/or the liquid solution comprises measuring a length of a sound wave emitted by the sensor and reflected at the surface level of the liquid inside the bottle.
  • the at least one sensor comprises an ultrasonic sensor, a temperature sensor, a total dissolved solids (TDS) sensor, a position sensor, an angular position sensor, a gyroscope, or any combination thereof.
  • TDS total dissolved solids
  • the display is positioned at an angle between 10° and 40 0 with relation to the lid, the display being viewable by a user from the outside of the bottle.
  • the bottle comprises a second motor configured to punch the disc, thereby releasing the single dosage of a health consumable into the liquid at a predetermined time.
  • the at least one health consumable is in the form of powder, a liquid, a pill, a capsule, a gel, an effervescent drop, or any combination thereof, preferably a powder or a pill.
  • the least one sensor is configured to measure a monitoring data related to at least a first and a second level of the liquid and/or the liquid solution, the liquid and/or liquid solution temperature, a bottle temperature, liquid TDS level, a bottle position, or any combination thereof.
  • the display comprises a touch screen which is actionable by a user from the outside of the bottle.
  • the disc comprises a unique digital identification, optionally a traceable unique digital identification, optionally an ID-Tracer.
  • the bottle comprises a camera located in an outer section of the lid or an inner section of the lid, preferably in an outer section of the lid.
  • the bottle further comprises a thermal layer at least partially surrounding the longitudinal chamber.
  • the liquid is water.
  • a system comprising at least one bottle according to the present disclosure, a central control unit and at least one processing device, connected together by means of a wireless communication network, wherein: the bottle further comprises a communication module operable to transmit monitoring data to the central control unit; and the central control unit comprising a user interface platform adapted to provide a user access to at least a bottle’s monitoring data, by means of a software application being executed at the processing device.
  • the communication module of the bottle is further configured to receive an operation command issued by the processing device through the user interface platform; the operation command being operable to at least: program the bottle’s processor to actuate the bottle’s motor to move the disc to a pre -determined position.
  • the bottle further comprises an audio emitting unit; and wherein: the operation command relates to schedule of notification alerts; the operation command being further operable to actuate the bottle’s audio emitting unit so that an audio is emitted at a scheduled time.
  • the processing device is further configured to receive a notification alert.
  • the monitoring data is displayed on the bottle display, transmitted to a server for storage, displayed on a network -enabled device, or any combination thereof.
  • a method for monitoring a liquid and/or a health consumable intake comprising the steps of: scanning a unique digital identification of a disc comprising a pre -determined health plan in a bottle according to the present disclosure; receiving authorization to use the disc and corresponding pre -determined health plan in the bottle, thereby tracking a liquid consumption, a health consumable consumption, or both.
  • the method comprises a step of inserting the disc in the bottom part of the bottle lid.
  • the method comprises a step of storing an information of the pre -determined health plan in the bottle.
  • the method comprises a step of synchronizing the disc in a user interface platform by means of a software application, wherein synchronizing comprises identification of the unique digital identification, pre-determined health plan, storing information in the user interface platform or any combination thereof.
  • Figures 1A-C are images of components of a bottle (1), a display (12) and a lid (10);
  • Figures 2A-C are images of a lid (10) and disc (14);
  • Figures 3A-C are images of an inner section (22) of a lid (10).
  • FIG. 4 is an image of an inner section (22) of a lid (10), in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the present disclosure provides a bottle for monitoring a liquid and/or a health consumable intake .
  • intake refers to the amount of liquid or liquid solution (health consumable dissolved in a liquid) in the bottle and to liquid or liquid solution consumption by a user (e.g., a human).
  • the bottle comprises: a longitudinal chamber for storing a liquid; a disc comprising at least one compartment adapted to store at least one health consumable and to dispense the at least one health consumable into the liquid to form a liquid solution; a lid comprising a processor and at least one motor housed in the lid, a first inner section to connect to an upper part of the chamber, and a second inner section to connect to the disc; at least one sensor built in the bottle; and an outer panel comprising a display.
  • the disc comprises at least one compartment, wherein each compartment is adapted to store a single dosage of a health consumable, and to dispense the single dosage of health consumable into a liquid to form a liquid solution.
  • the at least one compartment comprises a single dosage of a health consumable.
  • the disc is pre-loaded with at least one single dosage of a health consumable in the at least one compartment. In some embodiments, the disc is pre-loaded with at least two single dosages of a health consumable, each dosage in a compartment. In some embodiments the health consumable in each compartment is a different health consumable.
  • At least one compartment is a plurality of compartments. In some embodiments, at least one compartment is at least 2, at least 3, at least 4, at least 5, or at least 6 compartments. In some embodiments, at least one compartment is 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 compartments. Each possibility represents a separate embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the disc is pre-loaded with at least one health consumable, according to a user need.
  • Discs according to the present disclosure are designed and pre-loaded to suit each user needs.
  • the present disclosure is based, in part, on the finding that a disc comprising single dosages as described herein is filled according to each subject needs. Since it is pre-loaded, and each subject has a specific disc, it reduces the risk of the subject to take a wrong health consumable and/or a wrong (bigger or smaller) dosage of the health consumable.
  • a “dosage” as described herein, refers to a volume of a health consumable.
  • health consumable is inside a blister in each compartment.
  • the processor is configured to determine a disc desired position and to actuate the motor to rotate the disc to the position so that the health consumable is dispensed into the liquid.
  • the at least one sensor is configured to measure a monitoring data related to at least a level of the liquid and/or the liquid solution, the monitoring data to be displayed by the display.
  • the measure a monitoring data related to at least a level of the liquid and/or the liquid solution comprises measuring a length of a sound wave emitted by the sensor and reflected at the surface level of the liquid inside the bottle.
  • the present disclosure is based, in part, on the finding that a sensor as described herein provides an accurate measurement regardless of the liquid’s transparency, contaminants, or both.
  • the addition of health consumable in the liquid will not affect the accuracy of readings.
  • the at least one sensor comprises an ultrasonic sensor.
  • an ultrasonic sensor is housed in the bottom of the lid. Ultrasonic sensors use sound waves to measure distance. They emit ultrasonic pulses and calculate the time it takes for a pulse to bounce back after hitting a liquid surface.
  • the at least one sensor comprises an ultrasonic sensor, a temperature sensor a total dissolved solids (TDS) sensor, a position sensor, an angular position sensor, a gyroscope, or any combination thereof.
  • TDS total dissolved solids
  • the at least one sensor is configured to measure a monitoring data related to at least a temperature of the liquid and/or the liquid solution in the bottle, the monitoring data to be displayed by the display.
  • the at least one sensor comprises a temperature sensor configured to measure a monitoring data related to at least a temperature of the liquid and/or the liquid solution in the bottle, the monitoring data to be displayed by the display.
  • the at least one sensor is configured to measure the quality of new liquid measuring total dissolved solids in parts per million, the monitoring data to be displayed by the display.
  • the at least one sensor comprises a TDS sensor configured to measure the quality of a liquid by measuring total dissolved solids in parts per million, the monitoring data to be displayed by the display.
  • the present disclosure is based, in part, on the finding that a bottle according to the present disclosure provides a sensor for measuring a level of heavy metals or particles in the liquid and inform if liquid is appropriate for consumption.
  • a sensor according to the present disclosure is able to detect levels below 500 ppm and levels above 500 ppm of concentration. In some embodiments, a liquid with levels above 500 ppm should not be consumed.
  • the sensor is built to secure that a liquid (e.g., water) poured into the recipient is not contaminated.
  • the present disclosure is based, in part, on the finding that a bottle according to the present disclosure provides a solution for storage and/or consumption of health consumables in the bottle, at pre -determined times or by user request in the bottle display.
  • a bottle according to the present disclosure manages and tracks health consumables and/or liquid intake, provides reminders of the liquid and/or health consumables intake, promotes and guide planned exercises, guide mental health exercises on the display.
  • a bottle according to the present disclosure promotes a holistic well-being and balance diet in a portable manner.
  • a bottle according to the present disclosure comprises at least one motor.
  • the motor has the function to add a health consumable to a liquid in an automatic and programmed manner, promoting the right addition of health consumables at a right and pre -determined time.
  • the dispense of the health consumable mechanism works with a turning the disc and pushing motors, adding the programmed health consumable into the liquid inside the bottle.
  • health consumable refers to vitamins, minerals, herbals & botanicals, sports and weight management supplements, pharmaceutical products and any other product associated with health improvement.
  • a health consumable according to the present disclosure can have multiple formats, such as powder, liquids, pills, capsules, gels, effervescent drops, or mixed substances that help dissolution in the liquid.
  • each health consumable comprises a pre -determined formula (one or more health consumables) and each health consumable comprises a single and pre -determined volume, suitable to a specific subject need.
  • the display is positioned at an angle between 10° and 40 0 with relation to the lid, the display being viewable by a user from the outside of the bottle.
  • the display is positioned at an angle between 10° and 40°, between 12° and 40°, between 15° and 40°, between 20° and 40°, between 25° and 40°, between 30° and 40°, between 10° and 35°, between 12° and 35°, between 15° and 35°, between 20° and 35°, between 25° and 35°, between 10° and 30°, between 12° and 30°, between 15° and 30°, or between 20° and 30°, with relation to the lid, including any range therebetween.
  • Each possibility represents a separate embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the present disclosure is based, in part, on the finding that a bottle according to the present disclosure, comprising a display positioned at an able between 10° and 40° with relation to the lid, avoids glare, light reflection, improves visibility by a user, or any combination thereof.
  • the present disclosure is based, in part, on the finding that a bottle according to the present disclosure provides an improved visibility and clarity from acute angles to a user, while also detecting, monitoring, communicating, or any combination thereof, information on the liquid consumption and condition of a user.
  • the present disclosure provides a bottle comprising a longitudinal chamber for storing a liquid, a lid, an outer panel, and a disc comprising at least one compartment.
  • the lid comprises a first inner section to connect to an upper part of the chamber, thereby preventing liquid inside the chamber from leaking to an outer area, and a second inner section to connect to the disc.
  • the outer panel comprises a display positioned at an angle between 10° and 40 0 with relation to the lid, the display being viewable by a user from the outside of the bottle.
  • the display is a liquid-crystal display (LCD) with touch function.
  • the LCD uses light emission characteristics and comprises a control of the light brightness. The present disclosure is based, in part, on the finding that the display provides an improved visibility and clarity from acute angles. The resulting increase in brightness also means that the backlight luminance can be dimmed to reduce the application’s power consumption.
  • the present disclosure provides a bottle as described hereinabove, wherein the bottle comprises at least one sensor.
  • the at least one sensor is a sensor for measuring a level of a liquid. This sensor measures a level of the liquid in the bottle and/or the level of liquid consumed by a user.
  • the least one sensor is configured to measure a monitoring data related to at least a level of the liquid and/or the liquid solution, the monitoring data to be displayed by the display.
  • level of a liquid or liquid solution is measured by measuring a length of a wave emitted by the sensor and reflected at the surface level of the liquid inside the bottle.
  • monitoring data related to at least a level of a liquid and/or the liquid solution comprises measuring at least one wave length and calculate a volume based on a calibrated reference. In some embodiments, monitoring comprises measuring multiple wave lengths at different time points and calculate the volume based on a calibrated reference .
  • a wave as described herein is a sound wave.
  • the at least one sensor as described herein comprises an ultrasonic sensor. In some embodiments, at least one sensor as described hereinabove is an ultrasonic sensor. [062] In some embodiments, the least one sensor is configured to measure a monitoring data related to at least a position of the bottle.
  • the bottle comprises a gyroscope.
  • the gyroscope measures the angular velocity around a reference axis and provides monitoring data related to the lid turning. By the number of turns, it can be detected if the bottle is closed or open.
  • the gyroscope also provides monitoring data related to the tilting of the bottle.
  • the bottle comprises an accelerometer that provides monitoring data related to the movement of the bottle.
  • the bottle comprises at least one sensor for measuring level of the liquid, temperature, TDS quality level, bottle position or any combination thereof, wherein the sensor is built in the bottle.
  • the at least one sensor is built in the lid, the bottom of the longitudinal chamber, the walls of the longitudinal chamber, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the at least one sensor is built in the center of the lid.
  • the present disclosure is based, in part, on a bottle as described hereinabove, for detecting, monitoring, communicating, or any combination thereof, information on the liquid consumption of a user.
  • the user is a human.
  • Figure 1 A is an image of a non-limiting example of a bottle (1), in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a bottle (1) comprises a longitudinal chamber (5) for storing a liquid, a lid (10), and an outer panel comprising a display (12).
  • Figure IB is an image of a display (12) and processor (16) according to the present disclosure.
  • the processor (16) is housed withing the lid (10).
  • the display (12) is positioned at an angle (a) between 10° and 40 “ with relation to the lid (10), the display being viewable by a user from the outside of the bottle.
  • Figure 1C is an image representing the angle (a) of the display (12).
  • FIGS. 2A-C are images of a non-limiting example of a lid (10) and disc (14), in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
  • the disc (14) comprises at least one compartment (32) adapted to store at least one health consumable and to dispense the at least one health consumable into a liquid to form a liquid solution.
  • the at least one compartment (32) is configured to store at least one health consumable in the form of powder, a liquid, a pill, a capsule, a gel, an effervescent drop, mixed substances that help dissolution in the liquid, or any combination thereof.
  • the disc (14) comprises at least one compartment (32), each of the at least one compartment (32) is adapted to store a single dosage of a health consumable and to dispense the single dosage of health consumable into a liquid to form a liquid solution.
  • the at least one compartment (32) is configured to store a single dose of a health consumable in the form of powder, a liquid, a pill, a capsule, a gel, an effervescent drop, mixed substances that help dissolution in the liquid, or any combination thereof.
  • each of the at least one compartment (32) is configured to store a single dose of a health consumable as described hereinabove, preferably a powder, inside a blister.
  • the lid (10) comprises a first inner section (20) to connect to an upper part of the chamber, thereby preventing liquid inside the chamber from leaking to an outer area, and a second inner section (22) to connect to the disc (14).
  • the bottle comprises at least one motor and a processor (16) housed within the lid.
  • the processor (16) is configured to determine the disc (14) desired position and to actuate the motor to rotate the disc to the position so that the health consumable is dispensed into the liquid.
  • the at least one motor is configured to rotate the disc into a pre -determined position.
  • the bottle comprises a first motor and a second motor.
  • the first motor is configured to rotate the disc into a pre -determined position
  • the second motor is configured to activate a release mechanism.
  • the release mechanism releases the at least one health consumable into the liquid.
  • the release mechanism is a perforation and/or pressing mechanism.
  • health consumable is inside a blister in each compartment.
  • the blister comprises a recyclable material.
  • a blister is pressed and/or perforated letting the health consumable (preferably a powder) drop by gravity into the liquid (water).
  • the present disclosure is based, in part, on the finding that a motor as described herein to push the blister, is fixed and the disc comprising health consumables rotates under a container carrousel with a positioning sensor, securing a more reliable operation due to its simplicity (turn and push motors) and less mechanisms.
  • the bottle comprises a sensor the measure the carrousel position and send a signal to stop in the desired position under the release mechanism.
  • Figures 3A-B are images of a non-limiting example of an inner section (22), of a lid (10) in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
  • the inner section (22) comprises a first motor (30) and a second motor (34).
  • the first motor (30) is configured to rotate the disc into a predetermined position
  • the second motor (34) is configured to activate a release mechanism.
  • the second motor (34) is configured to punch the disc, thereby releasing the at least one health consumable into the liquid at a pre-determined time.
  • the release mechanism releases the at least one health consumable into the liquid.
  • the release mechanism is a perforation mechanism.
  • FIG. 3C represents a non-limiting example of an inner section (22), of a lid (10) in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
  • the inner section (22) of a lid (10) comprises a first motor (30), a second motor (34), a TDS and temperature sensor (42), and a position sensor (40).
  • the bottle is configured to release a pre-determined health consumable (as a single dosage) into a liquid at a pre -determined administration time.
  • the disc is configured to release a pre-determined health consumable into a liquid at a pre-determined administration time.
  • the disc comprises at least one health consumable in a predetermined and personalized order sequence according to each user.
  • the first motor (30) rotates the disc (14) to the correct compartment storing a health consumable.
  • the second motor (34) punches the disc, thereby releasing the health consumable into the liquid.
  • the bottle comprises at least one sensor for measuring level of the liquid, level of liquid solution, temperature, bottle position (angular position) or any combination thereof, wherein the sensor is built in the bottle.
  • Figure 4 is an image of a non-limiting example of an inner section (22), of a lid (10) in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
  • the at least one sensor is built within the lid (10).
  • the inner section (22) comprises a first sensor (24) and a second sensor (26) .
  • the first sensor (24) is a sensor for measuring the temperature and TDS quality level.
  • the first sensor (24) measures the temperature of the liquid or the liquid solution in the bottle and level of total dissolved solids when a new liquid is put inside the liquid container.
  • the second sensor (26) is a sensor for measuring the level of a liquid or a liquid solution.
  • the second sensor (26) measures the level of the liquid in the bottle and the level of liquid consumed by a user.
  • the second sensor (26) measures the level of liquid consumed by a user and an algorithm calculates the volume before and after a user consumes the liquid.
  • the second sensor (26) is an ultrasonic sensor.
  • the first sensor and the second sensor are configured to contact with the liquid in the bottle.
  • the bottle comprises a processor (16).
  • the processor is responsible for all communication, data storage, action of the motors and sensors, notifications, battery management and synchronization with a user interface platform.
  • the bottle comprises a battery.
  • the battery is configured to power the display, the motor, or both.
  • the display comprises a touch screen which is actionable by a user from the outside of the bottle.
  • the bottle comprises a software connecting the bottle to a user interface platform.
  • a bottle according to the present disclosure is configured to connect to computers, cell phones, smart watches and any wearable technology.
  • the connection is through Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology.
  • BLE Bluetooth Low Energy
  • the bottle comprises a Wi-Fi-chip.
  • the disc comprises a unique digital identification, optionally a traceable unique digital identification, optionally an ID -Tracer implemented in the disc and carrying all relevant information from the user.
  • the present disclosure is based, in part, on the fact that such unique digital identification provides nutritional security, as the health consumables are personalized, avoids the use of nonauthorized or non-approved products, provides ID protection, and liability protection.
  • each unique digital identification comprises user data and is attached to the disc, avoiding misusage of the health consumables.
  • the digital identification data is read by the bottle (e.g., a camera) and stored in the processor, thereby triggering events automatically and independently without a need for a mobile device.
  • the data stored is later synchronized with the mobile phone and/or other devices, when a connection is established.
  • the bottle comprises a camera.
  • a camera as described herein scans (reads) the identification of a disc and confirms the supplement intake plan.
  • a camera is located in an outer section of the lid or an inner section of the lid, preferably in an outer section of the lid.
  • each unique digital identification will have an identifier that is recognized by the bottle and/or an app, to release the activation of the turning and addition motors. Without this validation, the motors are inoperable.
  • the present disclosure is based, in part, on the finding that trigger events such as rotating of the disc, and/or releasing a health consumable, are not inputted by a user, but by scanning (e.g. in the camera) information available on the disc digital identification of supplements.
  • the bottle identifies the ID-Tracer on the disc, and releases an automatic program.
  • the program comprises the nutrients content and schedule time programmed by the user.
  • the present disclosure is based, in part, on the finding that a bottle according to the present disclosure functions independently without the need of a user interface platform.
  • the user interface platform identifies the ID-Tracer on the disc, and releases an automatic program to the bottle.
  • the program comprises the nutrients content and schedule time programmed by the user.
  • the bottle comprises athermal layer, an anti-impact layer, or both at least partially surrounding the longitudinal chamber.
  • the present disclosure provides a system comprising at least one bottle as described hereinabove, a central control unit and at least one processing device.
  • the bottle the central unit and the at least one processing device are connected together by means of a wireless communication network.
  • the bottle further comprises a communication module operable to transmit monitoring data to the central control unit.
  • the central control unit comprises a user interface platform adapted to provide a user access to at least a bottle’s monitoring data, by means of a software application being executed at the processing device.
  • the central unit comprises a user interface platform adapted to provide a user access to an information about hydration, motion and/or health.
  • the communication module of the bottle is further configured to receive an operation command issued by the processing device through the user interface platform.
  • the operation command is operable to at least program the bottle’s processor to actuate the bottle’s motor to move the disc to a pre-determined position.
  • the present invention is based, in part, on the finding that such bottle comprising a user interface platform and a software application as described herein, provide to a user a way of ensuring that the user is consuming the right amount of water and/or health consumable on a determined time.
  • the bottle further comprises an audio emitting unit.
  • the operation command relates to schedule of notification alerts and the operation command is further operable to actuate the bottle’s audio emitting unit so that an audio is emitted at a scheduled time.
  • the processing device is further configured to receive a notification alert.
  • the monitoring data is displayed on the bottle display, store in the bottle and transmitted to a server for storage, displayed on a network -enabled device, or any combination thereof.
  • the present disclosure provides a method for monitoring a liquid and/or a health consumable intake comprising the steps of: scanning a unique digital identification of a disc comprising a pre -determined health plan in a bottle as described hereinabove, and receiving authorization to use the disc and corresponding predetermined health plan in the bottle, thereby tracking a liquid consumption, a health consumable consumption, or both.
  • the method comprises a step of inserting the disc in the bottom part of the bottle lid.
  • the step of inserting the disc is performed after the scanning a unique digital identification step.
  • the step of inserting the disc is performed after receiving authorization to use the disc in the bottle.
  • the method comprises a step of storing an information of the predetermined health plan in the bottle.
  • the method comprises a step of synchronizing the disc in a user interface platform by means of a software application, wherein synchronizing comprises identification of the unique digital identification, pre-determined health plan, storing information in the user interface platform or any combination thereof.
  • the method comprises the steps of a) scanning a unique digital identification, preferably an ID-Tracker using the bottle camera, b) confirm that disc is correct (by receiving authorization to use the disc), c) inserting a disc in the bottom part of the lid of a bottle as described hereinabove.
  • the method comprises the steps of inserting a disc in the bottom part of the lid of a bottle of the system as described hereinabove; synchronizing the disc in a user interface platform by means of a software application, wherein synchronizing comprises identification of the disc ID-Tracer; and receiving authorization to use the bottle and releasing a corresponding pre-determined health plan to the user interface platform, thereby tracking a liquid consumption, a health consumable consumption, or both.
  • a user orders a desired quantity of discs (e.g. in an online portal) wherein the discs comprise a desired sequence of health consumables.
  • the disc After removal of the bottle lid and of a disc lock mechanism, the disc is inserted into the bottom of the lid, locked and closed.
  • a validation step is performed before inserting the disc into the bottom of the lid, the validation step comprising scanning a TD-tracer in the disc (e.g. with a camera), where the bottle, or a user interface platform by means of a software application, identifies the ID-Tracer on the disc, confirms the sequence of health consumables and releases the authorization of usage to the bottle.
  • the authorization of usage activates the usage of the motors.
  • the bottle will not add the products, even if they are included manually in the disc carrousel.
  • the bottle is filled with a liquid and the tracking is started.
  • the present disclosure provides a method fortracking a liquid consumption, a health consumable consumption, motion exercises and mental health exercises, or any combination thereof, comprising the steps of: a) identifying a liquid consumption, a health consumable consumption, or both in a bottle as described hereinabove; and b) receiving an information about hydration and/or health.
  • method comprises: i) inserting a disc in the bottom part of the lid; and ii) authorizing the disc with a mobile application.
  • the method comprises identification of the ID-Tracer of the disc by the mobile application. This identification comprises confirmation of a predetermined sequence of health consumables.
  • the method comprises: receiving authorization from a mobile app to use the bottle and using a corresponding pre-determined health plan from original and/or authorized source.
  • the information is displayed on the display, stored in the processor and/or transmitted to a server for storage, displayed on a network -enabled device, or any combination thereof.
  • a server for storage displayed on a network -enabled device, or any combination thereof.

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La présente divulgation se rapporte à une bouteille (1) comprenant une chambre longitudinale (5) servant à stocker un liquide ; un disque (14) comprenant au moins un compartiment (32) conçu pour stocker un dosage unique d'un consommable de santé et pour distribuer le dosage unique de consommable de santé dans le liquide en vue de former une solution liquide ; un couvercle (10) comprenant un processeur (16) et au moins un moteur logé dans le couvercle (10), une première section interne (20) servant à se raccorder à une partie supérieure de la chambre, et une seconde section interne (22) servant à se raccorder au disque (14) ; au moins un capteur intégré dans la bouteille (1) ; et un panneau externe comprenant une unité d'affichage (12), le ou les compartiments (32) comprenant un dosage unique d'un consommable de santé. Le processeur (16) est configuré pour déterminer une position souhaitée de disque (14) et pour actionner le moteur de façon à faire tourner le disque (14) vers la position de sorte que le consommable de santé soit distribué dans le liquide.
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