Systems and methods for dispensing consumable products

摘要

Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for dispensing consumable products. One embodiment of the invention can provide a product dispenser. The product dispenser can include a controller configured to communicate with a data processing resource, determine that a recipe database update for a recipe of at least one beverage is available at the data processing resource, receive the recipe database update from the data processing resource, and update the recipe of the at least one beverage in a recipe database associated with the product dispenser, wherein an updated recipe comprises an ingredient identifier and an ingredient ratio for an ingredient associated with the ingredient identifier.

主权项

1. A product dispenser, comprising:
a controller configured to:
communicate with a data processing resource;determine that a recipe database update for a current recipe of at least one beverage comprises a newer recipe than the current recipe, wherein the recipe database update is available at the data processing resource;receive the recipe database update from the data processing resource;update the current recipe of the at least one beverage in a recipe database associated with the product dispenser based at least in part on the newer recipe, wherein the newer recipe comprises an ingredient identifier and an ingredient ratio for an ingredient associated with the ingredient identifier;receive a selection of the at least one beverage for dispensing;obtain the ingredient identifier and the ingredient ratio from the recipe database; andinitiate operation of one or more pumps or valves to dispense the at least one beverage from a nozzle at the product dispenser.