Abstract: An overflow detection system for a grease trap or other receptacle is provided. The overflow detection system includes an overflow sensor. The overflow sensor can include a switch and a processor. The switch can include a float configured to float in a fluid in the receptacle, a surface that is separate from the float, and a resilient member coupled between the float and the surface. The switch can generate a signal in response to the float being within a predefined distance of (e.g., contacting) the surface. The processor can receive the signal from the switch and, in response, transmit a notification to a user device that is remote from the receptacle. The notification can indicate a high fluid level in the receptacle.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to an automated modular dispensing platform for creating customized beverages (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and/or flavors added to a base beverage). The automated dispensing platform may simultaneously aggregate beverage modifiers or ingredients (e.g., sweetener, flavor, and/or color) and facilitate automated, efficient cleaning cycles for modular beverage dispensers.

Abstract: In one example, a processor can receive a first sensor signal from an RFID reader indicating that a container is within range of an RFID reader. In response, the processor can transmit a first control signal to the display for causing an identifier for the container to be output on a display. Next, the processor can receive a second sensor signal from the RFID reader indicating that the container is not within the range of the RFID reader. In response, the processor can transmit a second control signal to the display for causing the identifier to be removed from the display. Next, the processor can receive a third sensor signal from the RFID reader indicating that the container is again within the range of the RFID reader. In response, the processor can transmit a third control signal to the display for causing the identifier to again be output on the display.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for automatic replenishment of a retail enterprise store, and a computer-readable storage medium. In the method of the present disclosure, historical operational transaction data of at least one store of the same type as the retail enterprise store is used to obtain four indicators of each product of the at least one store, a plurality of target features having an impact on an indicator matrix composed of the four indicators are extracted to provide replenishment suggestions, and the indicator matrix composed of the four indicators is automatically adjusted to update a replenishment model. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, a set of algorithm models can be optimized and customized according to the historical operational transaction data of the store and external environments such as weather changes, business circle customer flow, discount events, etc.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for brewing a desired portion of a beverage, such as a single-cup portion of coffee, are provided. The system can include one or more hopper assemblies configured to provide a controlled dose of beverage material to a brew chamber. The system can also include a water input system configured to wet the ground beverage material as the grinds enter the brew chamber and substantially prevent steam from reaching grinder components of the system. Further, the system can include an automatic cleaning mechanism such that a user does not need to manually clean components of a brewing machine between brew cycles.

Abstract: This application generally relates to incorporating edible oil into beverage products. One example can involve adding an edible oil to a container of a beverage appliance. The beverage appliance can then be actuated. When actuated, the beverage appliance can incorporate the edible oil into a beverage or a topping associated with a beverage product.

Abstract: In some examples, a system can generate a graphical user interface indicating that a first hierarchical level is assigned to a store based on metric values computed for the store using a set of data related to the store. The first hierarchical level can be a level in a predefined performance hierarchy. In response to determining that a value for a metric is below a predefined threshold, the system can execute a mitigation operation configured to improve the metric value (e.g., relative to a baseline). Subsequent to executing the mitigation operation, the system can generate an updated graphical user interface indicating that a second hierarchical level is assigned to the store based on updated metric values computed for the store using an updated set of data. The second hierarchical level may be higher in the predefined performance hierarchy than the first hierarchical level.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of ice dispensing and ice dispensing devices and systems. Example devices and systems described herein can include a container lid that includes a first cover portion that defines an opening disposed through a portion of the first cover portion, the first portion having an inner edge and an outer edge. Devices and systems can include a second cover portion that defines opening disposed through a portion of the second cover portion having an inner edge and outer edge opposite the inner edge, the opening extending from an inner edge of the second cover portion, wherein the second cover portion is movably coupled to the first cover portion to at least partially overlap with the first cover portion. Devices and systems can further include a door movably coupled to the second cover portion, wherein the door is movably disposable over the opening of the second cover portion.

Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma.

Abstract: Various beverage preparation systems and methods are disclosed. The beverage preparation system can include a container assembly configured to receive beverage, such as a milk. The container assembly can be removably engaged with a base. The container assembly can be temporarily removed from the base to facilitate transport of the beverage residing therein. The container assembly can be configured to receive a flow of steam, air, or additional gasses and vapors when the container assembly is mounted on the base.

Abstract: In some examples, a system can generate a graphical user interface indicating that a first hierarchical level is assigned to a store based on metric values computed for the store using a set of data related to the store. The first hierarchical level can be a level in a predefined performance hierarchy. In response to determining that a value for a metric is below a predefined threshold, the system can execute a mitigation operation configured to improve the metric value (e.g., relative to a baseline). Subsequent to executing the mitigation operation, the system can generate an updated graphical user interface indicating that a second hierarchical level is assigned to the store based on updated metric values computed for the store using an updated set of data. The second hierarchical level may be higher in the predefined performance hierarchy than the first hierarchical level.

Abstract: A dispenser may dispense a predetermined amount of fluid from a fluid container. The dispenser may include an actuator that applies a force to a nozzle of the fluid container to open the nozzle for a period of time based. The period of time may be based on the predetermined amount of fluid. The dispenser may include a weight sensor, wherein the weight sensor detects a weight of the fluid in a fluid container. The period of time may be based on the weight of the fluid in the fluid container.