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Système, réseau et procédé d'échange de données Download PDF

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WO2008147203A1
WO2008147203A1 PCT/NL2008/050340 NL2008050340W WO2008147203A1 WO 2008147203 A1 WO2008147203 A1 WO 2008147203A1 NL 2008050340 W NL2008050340 W NL 2008050340W WO 2008147203 A1 WO2008147203 A1 WO 2008147203A1
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Roelof Anton Segers
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/0878—Safety, warning or controlling devices
    • B67D1/0882—Devices for controlling the dispensing conditions
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/07—Cleaning beverage-dispensing apparatus
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/0888—Means comprising electronic circuitry (e.g. control panels, switching or controlling means)
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q10/00—Administration; Management
    • G06Q10/04—Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q10/00—Administration; Management
    • G06Q10/08—Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
    • G06Q10/087—Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q30/00—Commerce
    • G06Q30/02—Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising

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  • the invention relates to a system for data exchange regarding beverage turnover and information related thereto between at least one host and an outlet.
  • outlets for beverage such as bars, restaurants and the like
  • a host such as a brewer or logistic company
  • special offers, premiums, changes in assortment and the like are exchanged in a comparable manner between for instance a brewer, and outlet manager such as a hotel, restaurant or bar manager or consumers.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a system with which communication between different parties involved in beverage distribution is simplified.
  • a system is characterized by a host and a series of outlets, wherein for the host at least one host computer is provided and wherein each of the outlets comprises a beverage storage and dispensing apparatus, which storage and dispensing apparatus comprises at least one outlet computer, wherein the outlet computers are in communication with the host computer, such that data exchange is possible between at least the host computer and the outlet computers, wherein the beverage storage and dispensing apparatuses are provided with means for recording at least the beverage turnover, and the host computer is provided with at least one algorithm for planning activities related to these beverage turnovers, such as distribution.
  • a host can directly, for instance online and/or live, determine the turnover of beverage in an outlet so that, for instance specific data can be sent, for instance to the outlet, other outlets or other receivers of data, a logistic system can be operated, staff can be given assignments, in the respective outlet and other activities related to beverage turnover, such as promotion, billing and the like.
  • other information streams can be directed, such as training of staff with respect to use of a beverage storage and dispensing apparatus or cleaning instructions.
  • a system is characterized in that at least one series of guest computers is provided which are or can be brought into communication with the host computer and/or one or more outlet computers and/or a host server connected thereto, wherein an algorithm is provided for the provision of data by the host computer and/or at least one outlet computer and/or the guest server to the at least one guest computer.
  • communication with third parties such as consumers, companies and others is enabled, for instance for distributing promotional activities, for informing consumers about the activities taking place at any given moment in an outlet, such as beverage turnover, for specific publicity and other information exchange.
  • a network comprising a host computer and a series of outlet computers connected thereto, which outlet computers are provided with an algorithm for collecting data regarding beverage turnover in an outlet, wherein the host computer comprises at least one algorithm for planning, on the basis of data coming from the outlet computers regarding these beverage turnovers, activities such as distribution, sending logistic information and/or logistic assignments.
  • a method for exchanging logistic data, wherein at least turnover data of different beverage outlets in an area are collected and are sent to a host computer, wherein, on the basis of the sent data, at least one of the following information flows is processed by the host computer: sending data to an outlet regarding turnover data of at least one other outlet in the area; sending data to a supplier of beverage based on said turnover data of at least one outlet in the area; • offering data regarding turnover data of different outlets to consumers, preferably via a computer network; sending billing data to different outlets in the area.
  • FIG. 1 schematically shows a network in a first embodiment
  • Fig. 2 schematically shows a network in a second embodiment
  • Fig. 3 schematically shows a beverage storage and dispensing apparatus.
  • a network 1 comprising a host 2 and a number of outlets 3, indicated here as outlet 3A— 3J.
  • the number of outlets 3 that is or can be connected to the network 1 can be varied at will.
  • a host computer 4 is provided, for at least a number of the outlets and preferably each of the outlets 3, an outlet computer 5 is provided. These can be provided in the respective outlet 3, but can also be arranged for instance at the host or form part of the host computer or can for instance be integrated in a computer network.
  • host 1 is understood to include at least but not exclusively an entity playing a central part in the network 1 or a part thereof, for instance a brewer, a national or international head office, local or regional head office, one of the outlets, a provider or third party. In more general terms the host can also be a manager of the network 1 or a part thereof.
  • outlet 3 is understood to include at least but not exclusively an accommodation such as a pub, restaurant, bar or other hotel, restaurant or bar related entity in which a beverage storage and dispensing apparatus is provided.
  • a host computer is understood to include at least but not exclusively a computer or similar electronic unit which is arranged at or for the purpose of the host, wherein here, outlet computer is understood to include at least but not exclusively a computer or similar electronic unit arranged at or designed for an outlet or system of outlets.
  • the outlets 3A - 3J or at least the outlet computers 5A — 5J are connected to the host 2 or at least to the host computer 4 via connections 6 such as cables or wirelessly or combinations thereof.
  • connecting or connected is at least understood to include any form of connection enabling electronic communication such as data exchange, including but not limited to fixed connections and wireless connections.
  • computer is at least understood to include any electronic calculating device such as but not limited to desktop, laptop, handheld computer or dedicated regulator and/or calculating unit.
  • a distributor 7 can be connected, via a connection 8, such as a cable or wireless connection, to the host 2. Further, the host 2, or at least a part of the network 1, can be connected via a further connection 9 to a larger network 10, for instance to a network around a main server 11 that may be arranged at or on behalf of a main office 12. Also, a connecting device 13 can be provided in the network 1, for instance for wireless or wired information exchange with third parties, such as an intranet or internet.
  • a beverage storage and dispensing apparatus 14 is provided in each of the different outlets 3A - J.
  • Fig. 3 schematically, a lay out is shown of a beverage storage and dispensing apparatus 14.
  • the invention is not limited in any manner to such beverage storage and dispensing apparatuses. Many variations thereon are possible, while it is preferred that all beverage storage and dispensing apparatuses 14 within one network have at least one sensor with which dispensing of beverage can be measured, which sensors are connected to at least one computer in the network 1, so that data exchange is possible.
  • the beverage storage and dispensing apparatus 14 comprises two containers 15, for instance cellar beer tanks, kegs or other containers for storage of beverage, such as beer. Naturally, a different number of containers can be included, different types of containers 15 can be combined in such an apparatus 14 and in one outlet 3, different beverage storage and dispensing apparatuses 15 can be provided.
  • a beverage dispensing line or beverage dispensing line system 16 connects the containers 15 to dispensing means 17, in the exemplary embodiment shown two draw-off taps 18.
  • a rinsing line system 19 is provided which links up on the side of the dispensing line 16 remote from the draw-off taps 18 and is connected to a water system, symbolically indicated here by a tap 20.
  • a supply device 21 for chemicals and a dosing pump 22 are also provided.
  • the beverage dispensing line 16 extends through a cooler 23, for cooling the beverage.
  • each container 15 is connected by a three-way valve 24 to the beverage dispensing line system 16, so that each of the containers 16 can be drawn empty or the rinsing line 19 can be connected to the beverage dispensing line 16 for cleaning the beverage storage and dispensing apparatus 14.
  • a number of sensors are included, which are connected to a regulator unit 25, for instance part of, connected to or embodied in the respective outlet computer 5.
  • a through-flow sensor 26 also called a flow sensor
  • a flow sensor are included in the rinsing line 19 and through-flow sensors 27 in the draw-off taps 18 or in the tapping lines 16a, 16B, and volume sensors 29 in the containers 15, which volume sensors 29 form part of a rest volume measuring device with which the rest volume in each of the container 15 or at least the rest volume in the beverage storage and dispensing apparatus 14 can be determined and be passed on to the regulator unit 25.
  • the regulator unit 25 Preferably at any moment and preferably live, such that the amount of beverage present in the beverage storage and dispensing apparatus can be determined with the aid of the regulator device.
  • the regulator unit 25 is connected to the respective outlet computer 5, which is connected to the host computer 4.
  • an operating element 30 can be provided, preferably provided with a touch screen 31, with which the beverage storage and dispensing apparatus 14 can be operated, in particular the cleaning system 16, to which end the pump 22, the tap 20 and dosing device 21 and the three-way valves can be operated, for (semi)automatically carrying out a cleaning cycle, to which end, successively, water with cleaning means and rinsing water are led through the cleaning system 19 and the beverage dispensing line system 16, for cleaning this.
  • other operative actions can be carried out, such as setting the beverage storage and dispensing apparatus 14, sending information such as data to and/or receiving data from the network 1, in particular to and from the host computer 4.
  • a network 1 according to the invention is shown, comparable to that according to Fig. 1, wherein additional aspects are represented. Insofar as the network corresponds to that according to Fig. 1, it will not be discussed in further detail here but reference is made to the description of Fig. 1 and the associated reference numerals.
  • a manager computer 32 is provided, with which a manager can perform data exchange with the respective outlet computer 5 and/or the host computer 4 and/or an external or internal network, such as Internet.
  • a manager of an outlet can always be up to date with, for instance, storage in his outlet, performance of his outlet and/or his staff, turnover and the like.
  • communication between for instance the host and the manager is possible, for instance for billing, storage management, training, special offers, cleaning programs and other information relevant to the outlet and/or the manager of the outlet and/or for the host manager.
  • guest computers 33 can be connected, preferably provided with a suitable browser, through suitable connections 34 and optionally a central network 35 such as Internet.
  • information can be offered to third parties, such as, for instance, consumers.
  • the host computer may be provided with an algorithm with which preferably completely or approximately directly, live, information can be presented to the guest computers 33 regarding different outlets 3, for instance with respect to the turnover of beverage in the respective outlet or outlets 3, so that a consumer can determine at which location the turnover is such that he or she would want to visit the respective outlet, for instance because it will probably be enjoyable there.
  • the possibility can be offered, for instance to a manager of an outlet or the host manager, that specific information is provided to guests and/or managers of outlets about one or more outlets 3, for instance about special offers in the respective outlet 3, changes in assortment, adjustments in prices, closing hours and the like, or about special events such as, for instance, parties.
  • a network 1 may be territorially bounded, for instance to a village, city, postal area, province or other arrangement, be variable, for instance depending on the date. Different networks 1 can be coupled as discussed earlier, both physically and electronically.
  • a distribution computer 36 can be provided at the distributors' or at different distributors connected in or to the network.
  • This distribution computer can for instance be provided with an algorithm, with which distribution can be planned, on the basis of data regarding turnover of different outlets 3 connected to the network l.
  • the algorithm can utilize data with regard to turnover of the outlets about a previous period, to an estimation of an expected turnover in a coming period, on the basis of stock present, the location of the respective outlets and possible and advantageous route schedule. This enables a particularly good planning.
  • the distributor is connected via a connection to one or more trucks 40, which for instance make rounds in an area covered by the network 1.
  • the trucks may be tankers with a stock of beverage such as beer.
  • a route for the truck or trucks can be determined, so that each time, advantageous distribution can be obtained, with the aid of, for instance, a navigation system 41 or computer present in the truck.
  • a comparable distribution can be ensured for other beverages and hotel, restaurant and cafe products, optionally in combination.
  • different functions of the network can be integrated, such as, for instance, distributor 7 and host 2, with the logistic algorithm being provided in the host computer.
  • One or more of the functions can also be provided with the main server 11.
  • the invention is not limited in any manner to the embodiments given in the description and drawings. Many variations thereon are possible within the framework of the invention as outlined by the claims.
  • different outlet computers 3 can be connected to one manager computer, different distributors can be provided which stock up several networks 1, other trucks or vehicles can be provided for distribution of beverage, the computers, in particular the management computer and/or the outlet computers and/or the host computers can be designed as terminal server and means can be provided for manually or otherwise inputting data in one or more of the computers.

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La présente invention concerne un système comprenant un hôte et une série de points de vents. L'hôte est pourvu d'au moins un ordinateur hôte, et les points de vente comprennent un stockage de boissons et un appareil de distribution. Le stockage de boissons et l'appareil de distribution comprennent au moins un ordinateur de point de vente. Les ordinateurs de points de vente sont en communication avec l'ordinateur hôte de façon à permettre l'échange de données au moins entre l'ordinateur hôte et les ordinateurs de points de vente. Le stockage de boissons et l'appareil de distribution sont pourvus d'organes destinés à enregistrer la rotation du stock de boissons. Enfin, l'ordinateur hôte est pourvu d'au moins un algorithme de planification des activités se rapportant aux rotations des stocks de boissons, telles que les activités de distribution.
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