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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2014
Applicant:
Nestec S.a., Vevey, CH;
Inventors:
Marc Delbreil, Bulle, CH;
Fabien Ludovic Agon, Le Bouveret, CH;
Assignee:
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47J 31/44 (2006.01); G06F 3/048 (2013.01); G06F 3/0482 (2013.01); G07F 9/02 (2006.01); G07F 13/06 (2006.01); A47J 31/46 (2006.01); G06F 3/0481 (2013.01); G06F 3/0488 (2013.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 3/0482 (2013.01); A47J 31/46 (2013.01); G06F 3/0488 (2013.01); G06F 3/04817 (2013.01); G07F 9/02 (2013.01); G07F 9/023 (2013.01); G07F 13/065 (2013.01); A47J 31/4492 (2013.01); G06F 3/048 (2013.01);
Abstract
The present invention relates to a beverage preparation machine, comprising a memory for storing icons, said icons being divided into at least two menu level groups, whereby each icon indicates a selectable menu function of the machine. The machine further comprises a display for displaying: in a first operation mode a first group of icons adjacent a main portion of the display; and in a second operation mode one group of icons as currently selectable icons on said main portion of the display. A touch pad is adapted to accept a touch operation for switching between the first and second operation mode.