Published Technical Disclosure Archive

AI-Integrated Coffee Brewing System with IoT and Blockchain

Publication ID: 24-11857102_0008_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Integrated Coffee Brewing System with IoT and Blockchain,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857102_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857102_0008_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,102.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel coffee brewing system that combines a drip filter coffee maker with AI-powered brewing optimization, IoT-enabled maintenance, and blockchain-based coffee bean tracking, providing a smart, efficient, and high-quality coffee brewing experience.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent described an advanced drip filter coffee maker with a removable filter basket, but it lacked integration with other technologies to optimize brewing parameters, track coffee bean origin, and enable IoT-based maintenance. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by combining the drip filter coffee maker with AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies to create a more powerful and efficient coffee brewing system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The AI-Integrated Coffee Brewing System consists of a drip filter coffee maker with a removable filter basket, an AI-powered brewing optimization module, an IoT-enabled maintenance module, and a blockchain-based coffee bean tracking system. The AI module adjusts brewing parameters based on coffee bean origin and quality data stored on the blockchain, ensuring optimal flavor and aroma. The IoT-enabled maintenance module detects filter basket removal and sends notifications to the user's device, providing instructions for cleaning and descaling the coffee maker via a mobile app. The blockchain-based coffee bean tracking system ensures transparency and authenticity of coffee beans, allowing users to select high-quality beans based on verified data.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with a drip filter coffee maker, providing a novel and non-obvious solution that combines the benefits of each technology to create a more efficient, high-quality, and user-friendly coffee brewing experience.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the AI-powered brewing optimization module with other coffee maker types, such as espresso machines or French press brewers. Additionally, the IoT-enabled maintenance module could be expanded to include real-time monitoring of coffee maker performance and predictive maintenance scheduling.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The AI-Integrated Coffee Brewing System has significant commercial potential in the coffee industry, particularly in the high-end and specialty coffee markets. The system's ability to optimize brewing parameters, track coffee bean origin, and enable IoT-based maintenance could appeal to coffee enthusiasts and professionals seeking a premium coffee brewing experience.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47J31/02
A A47 A47J31/0573
A A47 A47J31/061
A A47 A47J31/0605
A A47 A47J31/106
A A47 A47J31/36
A A47 A47J31/44
A A47 A47J31/4403
A A47 A47J31/4407
A A47 A47J31/4457
A A47 A47J31/4482
A A47 A47J31/52
A A47 A47J31/521
A A47 A47J31/525
A A47 A47J31/4492

Field of Art

Coffee brewing appliance design and smart home technology, encompassing mechanical design of coffee makers, IoT sensor integration, and software-based brewing optimization systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in kitchen appliance design, embedded systems, sensor integration, and software control systems, typically holding a BS/MS in mechanical or electrical engineering with 3-5 years of experience in smart home and appliance technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies into an existing drip coffee maker design represents a predictable combination of known techniques in smart home and beverage preparation domains. The source patent's modular coffee maker design provides a natural platform for adding intelligent monitoring and optimization features. These technological extensions represent standard approaches for enhancing traditional appliances with digital capabilities, utilizing well-established integration strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Removable filter basket design from source patent US 11857102
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled sensors to detect filter basket removal and trigger maintenance notifications
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensor-based detection to an existing removable component is a predictable design enhancement using standard IoT integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Water reservoir and pump system in original coffee maker
PTD Variation
AI-powered brewing parameter optimization based on water quality and coffee bean characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning algorithms to adjust brewing parameters represents a standard approach to improving appliance performance using known software optimization techniques
Source Patent Element
Basic drip coffee maker mechanical structure
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based coffee bean origin tracking and quality verification system
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating supply chain tracking technologies into consumer appliances is a known method for adding value and transparency to product experiences
Source Patent Element
Coffee maker with water flow and heating systems
PTD Variation
IoT water quality monitoring sensors with predictive maintenance recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensor-based monitoring to existing appliance systems is a standard approach to implementing proactive maintenance capabilities
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857102 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed AI-integrated, IoT-enabled, and blockchain-enhanced coffee brewing system to be an obvious combination of known techniques in smart home appliance design, rendering potential claims to such a system obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,102
TitleAdvanced drip filter coffee maker
Assignee(s)BREVILLE PTY LIMITED