The consumer industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by convenience, technology, and personalization and growing importance of technologies such as internet of things, artificial intelligence, and infrared sensors. In the last three years alone, there have been over 52,000 patents filed and granted in the consumer industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Artificial intelligence in consumer: intelligent beverage dispensers. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s Technology Foresights, which uses over 12,000 patents to analyze innovation intensity for the consumer industry, there are 30+ innovation areas that will shape the future of the industry.
Intelligent beverage dispensers is a key innovation area in artificial intelligence
An intelligent beverage dispenser is a mechanism that can be used to make, store, and dispense beverages using advanced technology. These machines can also communicate with other systems using the Internet. An intelligent beverage dispenser can automate several processes such as preparation, storage, and dispensing to reduce inconsistency. It can optimize its settings according to the environment and diagnose any malfunction.
GlobalData’s analysis also uncovers the companies at the forefront of each innovation area and assesses the potential reach and impact of their patenting activity across different applications and geographies. According to GlobalData, there are 180+ companies, spanning technology vendors, established consumer companies, and up-and-coming start-ups engaged in the development and application of intelligent beverage dispensers.
Key players in intelligent beverage dispensers – a disruptive innovation in the consumer industry
‘Application diversity’ measures the number of applications identified for each patent. It broadly splits companies into either ‘niche’ or ‘diversified’ innovators.
‘Geographic reach’ refers to the number of countries each patent is registered in. It reflects the breadth of geographic application intended, ranging from ‘global’ to ‘local’.
In terms of patents filed, the leading companies in the intelligent beverage dispenser space are Nestle, JDE Peet's, and Midea Group. Nestle offers a coffee machine called Nescafe Solution 2.0. This vending machine for coffee and tea provides touch-based and contactless solutions for menu selection. Its contactless solution that is infrared (IR)-enabled is a simple two-step process. The machine consists of semi-automatic sterilization and cleaning technology. Apart from this, it also has an automatic-lock mechanism that aims to keep each beverage hygienic.
In terms of application diversity, Starbucks is the leading company in this space, while Compagnie Mediterraneenne Des Cafes and Gruppo Cimbali are in the second and third positions, respectively.
By means of geographic reach, Artemis Group leads the pack, followed by Foshan Midea Chungho Water Purification Manufacturing and Koc.
These machines will gain more momentum in the coming years, with increasing consumer focus on automation, convenience, and hygiene. To further understand the key themes and technologies disrupting the consumer industry, access GlobalData’s latest thematic research report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Consumer Goods.
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GlobalData’s Patent Analytics tracks patent filings and grants from official offices around the world. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
