Coca-Cola has patented a system for dispensing beverages based on user requests and rewarding qualified beverage pours. The method involves receiving beverage composition data, verifying the pour quality, and communicating with the user via a mobile device. The device includes processors, memory, and a communication network for seamless operation. GlobalData’s report on Coca-Cola gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Coca-Cola, Artificial sweetners was a key innovation area identified from patents. Coca-Cola's grant share as of January 2024 was 52%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Patent granted for dispensing beverages and rewarding users
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11866316B2) discloses a device and method for managing beverage requests and rewards. The device includes a processing unit with processors and memory that can receive beverage composition data from a user, transmit this data to a server, receive notifications based on user activity, and display rewards to the user. The device can also transmit location data to the server for accurate beverage dispensing based on the user's location. Additionally, the device features a user interface for selecting beverage combinations and modifying proportions, enhancing the user experience.
Furthermore, the patent covers a method and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions for executing the method. The method involves receiving beverage composition data, transmitting beverage request data to a server, receiving notifications based on user activity, and displaying rewards to the user. The computer-readable medium stores instructions for displaying a user interface with various beverage options, allowing users to select combinations and adjust proportions using a graphical element like a pie chart. This innovative system aims to streamline the beverage ordering process, enhance user engagement, and provide rewards based on user activity, ultimately improving the overall user experience in beverage dispensing environments.
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