PepsiCo had nine patents in digitalization during Q4 2023. PepsiCo Inc has developed methods and systems for dispensing beverages using wireless technology, with a dispenser housing and valve housing containing self-contained electronics. They have also created mobile vending systems for beverages and snacks that can be easily moved, operated unattended, and include features such as storage compartments, cooling systems, payment processing, and inventory management. The vending systems can detect authorized users or payment sources and utilize active and passive cooling systems to maintain product temperatures. GlobalData’s report on PepsiCo gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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PepsiCo grant share with digitalization as a theme is 22% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Beverage dispense valve controlled by wireless technology (Patent ID: US20230406688A1)
The patent filed by PepsiCo Inc. relates to methods and systems for dispensing fluids, particularly beverages, using wireless technology. The beverage dispenser described in the patent includes a dispensing system housing and a valve housing with self-contained electronics for dispensing the beverage. Additionally, the system involves communication between a container wireless transceiver and a dispenser wireless transceiver to validate the container for receiving the beverage and ensure proper placement for dispensing.
The beverage dispensing system outlined in the patent includes various claims related to the configuration and functionality of the system. These claims cover aspects such as the placement of wireless transceivers on the beverage container and dispenser, the use of push-buttons or lever actuators on the housing, the control of the valve based on communication between transceivers, and the alignment of transceivers to confirm proper placement for dispensing. The system also involves the continuous transmission of electronic signals between the dispenser and container, as well as the ability to transfer and rewrite information between the transceivers. Overall, the patent details a comprehensive system for wireless communication and control in beverage dispensing, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the process.
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