Apparatus, system, and method of providing a solids level monitor

Abstract

An apparatus, system and method for providing a consumable level monitor for association with a solid content-filled consumable. The embodiments may include a sensing module embedded in a label associated with the consumable suitable to sense the consumable level; and a visual indicator suitable to receive the consumable level from the sensing module, and for communicating the consumable level to a user.

1 . A consumable level monitoring system for association with a solid content-filled consumable, comprising:
 a sensing module embedded in a label associated with the consumable suitable to sense the consumable level; and   a visual indicator suitable to receive the consumable level from the sensing module, and for communicating the consumable level to a user.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the visual indicator is a color changing indicator. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the sensing module is passive. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the sensing module is active. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the sensing module is on an outside aspect of the label. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein the label further comprises an electronic communication module. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the communication module comprises a processor. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the sensing module comprises a plurality of sensors at various volume levels of the content-filled consumable. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of sensors comprise a plurality of photo conductive material sensors. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of sensors comprise photoresistors. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the label is networked. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of sensors comprise sensors selected from one of infrared, ultrasound, proximity, light, derivative, weight, sound and resistance sensors. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the plurality of sensors vary with the uniformity of the contents. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a dispensing base for electrical association with the label. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the sensing module is, in part, in the dispensing base, and, in part, in the label. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the dispensing base includes a dispenser in physical communication with the solid content and capable of dispensing the content from the consumable to modify the content level. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein the dispenser comprises one of a crank, a spout, or a spigot. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a power module for powering at least the sensing module. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the communication to the user comprises a display over at least one network. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the sensing module comprises firmware for converting signals associated with the content level.