Beverage immersate with detection capability

摘要

Methods and systems described herein include beverage immersates and methods of their use. Systems include: at least one beverage immersate, wherein the at least one beverage immersate includes at least one sensor configured to detect at least one analyte in a fluid within a personal use beverage container; and at least one signal transmitter configured to transmit a signal responsive to the at least one beverage immersate. Methods include: detecting one or more analyte in fluid within a personal use beverage container with at least one sensor integral to at least one beverage immersate; and communicating data from the at least one beverage immersate to at least one device external to the beverage immersate.

主权项

1. A beverage immersate comprising:
an immersate body defining at least one beverage immersate, wherein the immersate body defining the at least one beverage immersate includes,
an outer wall sized for immersion in a personal-use beverage container;at least one sensor on or within the outer wall, the at least one sensor positioned and configured to detect and identify at least one substance in a fluid within a personal use beverage container and generate a signal that the identification has been made;a reservoir internal to the outer wall of the immersate body, the reservoir positioned and configured to release at least one agent into the fluid within the personal use beverage container; and at least one signal transmitter positioned and configured to transmit the signal responsive to the at least one sensor.