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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 06, 2017
Filed:
Sep. 04, 2008
Gregg Carpenter, Marietta, GA (US);
David R. Newman, Atlanta, GA (US);
H. Brock Kolls, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Son V. Tran, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Gregg Carpenter, Marietta, GA (US);
David R. Newman, Atlanta, GA (US);
H. Brock Kolls, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Son V. Tran, Alpharetta, GA (US);
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for providing dynamic ingredient matrix reconfiguration in a product dispenser. In one embodiment, a system can include an ingredient matrix operable to receive one or more ingredient packages within respective locations. In addition, the system can include a controller in communication with the ingredient matrix and operable to execute a set of instructions operable to receive information associated with one or more ingredient packages. Furthermore, the controller can be operable to determine at least one location within the ingredient matrix for a selected one or more ingredient packages, and output the at least one location within the ingredient matrix for insertion of selected one or more ingredient packages.