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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 07, 2009
Applicants:
Andrea Castellani, Milan, IT;
Ciro Adelmo Pilone, Calderara di Reno Bologna, IT;
Inventors:
Andrea Castellani, Milan, IT;
Ciro Adelmo Pilone, Calderara di Reno Bologna, IT;
Assignee:
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V., Eindhoven, NL;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47J 31/40 (2006.01); A47J 31/52 (2006.01); G06Q 20/32 (2012.01); G06Q 20/40 (2012.01); G07F 13/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A47J 31/52 (2013.01); G06Q 20/327 (2013.01); G06Q 20/40145 (2013.01); G07F 13/065 (2013.01);
Abstract
The machine () comprises: at least one infusion unit () for preparing coffee, a user interface () and an electronic programmable control unit (). The control unit is associated with a recognition system () for recognizing a user, and is programmed to actuate at least one function of the machine based upon the recognition of the user.