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1. A docking station for a beverage dispenser having a reservoir, comprising:
a base having a tower and a projection extending from the tower, the projection configured to be positioned over the reservoir of the beverage dispenser; a spout mounted to the base, the spout configured for selectively directing a flow of water into the reservoir of the beverage dispenser, the spout positioned on the projection; an inlet conduit extending to the spout within the base, the inlet conduit configured for connecting to a pressurized water supply in order to direct the flow of water to the spout from the pressurized water supply; a valve coupled to the inlet conduit, the valve configured for regulating the flow of water through the inlet conduit to the spout; a water level sensor mounted to the base, the water level sensor configured for assessing a level of water within the reservoir of the beverage dispenser, the water level sensor also configured for detecting whether the reservoir of the beverage dispenser is positioned adjacent the base; and a controller in operative communication with the valve and the water level sensor, the controller configured for
receiving at least one signal from the water level sensor when the level of water within the reservoir of the beverage dispenser is less than a threshold level; andopening the valve in order to direct the flow of water into the reservoir via the spout after receiving the at least one signal from the water level sensor. |
