CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ONE OR MORE TAPPING VALVES OF A BEVERAGE DISPENSER

Abstract

A control system for controlling one or more tapping valves included in a beverage dispenser includes a telematic communication network with a cloud server and a gateway for selecting a tapping valve and connecting the telematics communication network to the selected tapping valve. The cloud server is configured to send a control signal to the gateway and the gateway is configured to verify which tapping valve the control signal is directed to and forward the control signal to the tapping valve. The control logic unit of each tapping valve is configured to receive the control signal and execute a command and/or modify one or more parameters of a set of parameters and/or add one or more further parameters to the set of parameters.

Claims

1. A control system for controlling one or more tapping valves included in a beverage dispenser, wherein said beverage dispenser comprises a plurality of tapping valves comprising at least one first tapping valve and a second tapping valve, wherein said first tapping valve comprises a first control logic unit and first storage in which at least one unique identification code associated with said first tapping valve and a first set of parameters are stored, and said second tapping valve comprises a second control logic unit and second storage in which at least one second unique identification code associated with said second tapping valve and a second set of parameters, said control system comprising: a communication network comprising a cloud server comprising in turn a control logic unit and a storage in which at least one said first unique identification code and said second unique identification code are stored, a gateway configured to select said first tapping valve or said second tapping valve and connect said communication network to said first tapping valve or to said second tapping valve, wherein the control logic unit of said cloud server is configured to: send a control signal to said gateway, regardless of whether said control signal is directed to said first tapping valve or to said second tapping valve, wherein said control signal contains: a data packet comprising: at least one data referred to said first unique identification code, one or more data of the following data group: a first command for the first tapping valve, one or more data referred to respective parameters to be modified, one or more data referred to respective further parameters to be added to said first set of parameters, or a further data packet comprising the following data: at least one data referred to said second unique identification code, one or more data of the following data group: a data referred to a second command for the second tapping valve, one or more data referred to respective parameters to be modified, one or more data referred to respective further parameters to be added to said second set of parameters, said gateway comprises a further control logic unit configured to: verify if said control signal is directed to said first tapping valve through said first unique identification code or to said second tapping valve through said second unique identification code, and forward said control signal to said first tapping valve or to said second tapping valve based on an outcome of verification of the unique identification code, the first control logic unit of said first tapping valve is configured to: receive said control signal sent by the control logic unit of said cloud server through said gateway, and perform said first command and/or modify one or more parameters of the first set of parameters and/or add one or more further parameters to said first set of parameters; the second control logic unit of said second tapping valve is configured to: receive said control signal sent by the control logic unit of said cloud server through said gateway, and perform said second command and/or modify one or more parameters of the second set of parameters and/or add one or more further parameters to said second set of parameters.

2. The control system according to claim 1, wherein: a first pairing key and a second pairing key are stored in said storage of said cloud server, wherein said gateway comprises further storage and said further control logic unit of said gateway is configured to: send a request signal to said cloud server to obtain said first pairing key and said second pairing key, receive a request signal sent from said cloud server, wherein said request signal contains said first pairing key and said second pairing key, establish a connection between said gateway and the first control logic unit of the first tapping valve through said first pairing key and establish a connection between said gateway and the second control logic unit of the second tapping valve through said second pairing key, said control logic unit of said cloud server is configured to: receive said request signal sent from said gateway, send to said gateway said request signal containing said first pairing key and said second pairing key.

3. The control system according to claim 1, wherein said connection between said gateway and said first tapping valve is a wireless connection and the connection between said gateway and said second tapping valve is a wireless connection.

4. The control system according to claim 1, wherein the connection between said gateway and said first tapping valve is a Bluetooth connection, and wherein the connection between said gateway and said second tapping valve is a Bluetooth connection.

5. The control system according to claim 2, wherein said further control logic unit of said gateway is configured to store in said further storage the data of said data packet and the data of said further data packet, when it receives said control signal sent from said cloud server.

6. The control system according to claim 1, wherein: a first unlock code is stored in said first storage of said first tapping valve, said first unlock code serving to enable said first tapping valve to receive one or more predetermined first commands from said cloud server, wherein a second unlock code is stored in said second storage of said second tapping valve, said second unlock code serving to enable said second tapping valve to receive one or more predetermined second commands from said cloud server.

7. The control system according to claim 1, wherein said first unique identification code is a first serial number or a first MAC address and said second unique identification code is a second serial number or a second MAC address.

8. The control system according to claim 1, wherein said gateway is installed on said first tapping valve.

9. The control system according to claim 1, wherein: said control signal is an encrypted signal, a first decryption key for decrypting said control signal is stored in said first storage, a second decryption key for decrypting said control signal, different from said first decryption key, is stored in said second storage, said first decryption key and said second decryption key are stored in said storage of said cloud server, wherein: said first control logic unit of said first tapping valve is configured to decrypt said control signal through said first decrypting key, when said control signal is directed to the first tapping valve, and said second control logic unit of said second tapping valve is configured to decrypt said control signal through said second decrypting key, when said control signal is directed to the second tapping valve.

10. The control system according to claim 1, wherein a digital twin associated with said beverage dispenser is stored in said storage of said cloud server.

11. A method for creating a digital twin associated with a beverage dispenser, wherein said beverage dispenser comprises a control system according to claim 10, said method comprising: A) storing in said storage: one or more geographical areas, for each geographical area one or more respective sites in which at least a beverage dispenser is placed, and a plurality of beverage, different from each other; B) selecting: a geographical area between the geographical areas stored in said storage and/or a site between the sites stored in said storage associated with the selected geographical area, and storing in said storage a data concerning said selected geographical area and/or a data concerning said selected site; C) selecting a first beverage between said plurality of beverages; D) associating said first beverage with said first tapping valve and storing in said storage a data concerning said first beverage associated with said first tapping valve; E) selecting a second beverage between said plurality of beverages; F) associating said second beverage with said second tapping valve and storing in said storage a data concerning said second beverage associated with said second tapping valve; and G) creating a digital twin of said beverage dispenser through a data group stored in said storage, wherein said data group comprises: a data concerning said selected geographical area and/or a data concerning said selected site, a data concerning said at least one a first unique identification code associated with said first tapping valve, a data concerning said at least one second unique identification code associated with said second tapping valve, a data concerning said first beverage associated with said first tapping valve, and a data concerning said second beverage associated with said second tapping valve.

12. The method according claim 11, wherein the step A comprises a following sub-step: A1) storing in said storage a number equal to a total number of tapping valves included in said beverage dispenser, wherein with the reference to the step G, said data group comprises said total number of tapping valves.

13. The method according to claim 11, wherein: with reference to the step A, a plurality of sets of parameters are stored in said storage, wherein said plurality of sets of parameters comprises at least one first set of parameters associated with the first beverage comprising one or more parameters, and a second set of parameters associated with the second beverage comprising one or more parameters.

14. The method according to claim 12, wherein said step C comprises a following sub-step: selecting said first set of parameters associated with the first beverage, said step E comprises the following sub-step: selecting said second set of parameters associated with the second beverage, wherein said method comprises: modifying one or more parameters of said first set of parameters stored in said storage, so that said one or more modified parameters of said first set of parameters are stored in said storage, and/or modifying one or more parameters of said second set of parameters stored in said storage, so that said one or more modified parameters of said second set of parameters are stored in said storage, wherein with reference to the step G, said data group comprises said one or more modified parameters of said first set of parameters and/or said one or more modified parameters of said second set of parameters.

15. The method according to claim 14, wherein said cloud server comprises a control logic unit connected to said storage and configured to: modify said one or more parameters of said first set of parameters, and/or modify said one or more parameters of said second set of parameters.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] The present disclosure will be now described, for illustrative, but not limitative purposes, according to its embodiments, making particular reference to the enclosed figures, wherein:

[0044] FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a control system, according to the disclosure, configured to control two tapping valves of a beverage dispenser;

[0045] FIG. 2 is a schematic view similar to the schematic view of FIG. 1 showing a beverage dispenser in which two dispensing valves are installed;

[0046] FIG. 3 shows a table of data referring to each tapping valve.

[0047] In the various figures, similar parts will be indicated with the same reference numbers.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] With reference to FIGS. 1-3 a control system according to the disclosure is disclosed

[0049] Said control system is configured to control one or more tapping valves installed on a beverage dispenser for tapping a respective beverage.

[0050] In the embodiment being disclosed, the control system is configured to control one or more tapping valves of a plurality of tapping valves of a beverage dispenser, wherein said plurality of tapping valves comprises a first tapping valve V.sub.1 and a second tapping valve V.sub.2.

[0051] The two tapping valves V.sub.1, V.sub.2 are installed on a beverage dispenser indicate with reference D.

[0052] Consequently, it is possible to tap a first beverage, through the first tapping valve V.sub.1, and a second possible beverage, through the second tapping valve V.sub.2.

[0053] Said first beverage and said second beverage can be different from each other or equal to each other.

[0054] At least one first unique identification code is associated with the first tapping valve V.sub.1 and at least a second unique identification code is associated with the second tapping valve V.sub.2.

[0055] In the embodiment being disclosed, two respective unique identification codes are associated with each tapping valve:

[0056] a first unique identification code which a first serial number SN.sub.1 and a further first unique identification code which is a first MAC address M.sub.1 are associated with the first tapping valve V.sub.1;

[0057] a second unique identification code which is a second serial number SN.sub.2 and a further second unique identification code which is a second MAC address M.sub.2 are associated with the second tapping valve V.sub.2.

[0058] However, two identification codes associated with the same tapping valve are not necessary.

[0059] It is sufficient that a single unique identification code is associated with each tapping valve and said unique identification code can be the serial number or the MAC address.

[0060] With reference to the two tapping valves V.sub.1, V.sub.2 mentioned above, the control system allows to give a first command to the first tapping valve V.sub.1 and/or to control a first set of parameters PS.sub.1 associated with said first tapping valve V.sub.1, or to give a second command to the second tapping valve V.sub.2 and/or to control a second set of parameters PS.sub.2 associated with said second tapping valve V.sub.2.

[0061] With reference to the first command, said first command causes the execution of an action performed by the first tapping valve V.sub.1, such as the opening or closing of said first tapping valve V.sub.1.

[0062] With reference to the parameters of the first set of parameters PS.sub.1, said parameters relate to the first beverage to be dispensed through the first tapping valve V.sub.1 and can be for example: a numerical value associated with a quantity of a first liquid, wherein said first liquid is water or soda, a numerical value associated with a quantity of a second liquid, wherein said second liquid is a syrup, to be mixed with said quantity of said first liquid to form said first beverage (when the first beverage is obtained through a mixture of liquids), a numerical value associated with the ratio between said quantity of said first liquid and said quantity of said second liquid, a numerical value associated with the opening time of said first tapping valve V.sub.1, a numerical value associated with the closing time of said first tapping valve V.sub.1, a numeric value associated with the time interval in which said first tapping valve V.sub.1 is to be kept open, a numerical value associated with the time interval wherein said first tapping valve V.sub.1 is to be kept closed, etc.

[0063] With reference to the second command, said second command causes the execution of an action performed by the second tapping valve V.sub.2, such as the opening or closing of said second tapping valve V.sub.2.

[0064] With reference to the parameters of the second set of parameters PS.sub.2, said parameters relates to the second beverage to be dispensed through the second tapping valve V.sub.2 and can be for example: a numerical value associated with a quantity of a further first liquid, wherein said further first liquid is water or soda, a numerical value associated with a quantity of a further second liquid, wherein said further second liquid is a syrup, to be mixed with said quantity of said further first liquid to form said second beverage (when the second beverage is obtained through a mixture of liquids), a numerical value associated with the ratio between said quantity of said further first liquid and said quantity of said further second liquid, a numerical value associated with the opening time of said second tapping valve V.sub.2, a numerical value associated with the closing time of said second tapping valve V.sub.2, a numerical value associated with the time interval in which said second tapping valve V.sub.2 is to be kept open, a numerical value associated with the time interval in which said second tapping valve V.sub.2 is to be kept closed, etc.

[0065] Although not shown in Figures, said control system can be configured to control a number of tapping valves greater than two, without departing from the scope of disclosure.

[0066] With reference to the beverage dispenser D, said beverage dispenser D can be placed in any geographical area in the world and, in particular, in any site within said geographical area.

[0067] Said site can be a bar or any environment in which a beverage dispenser D can be placed.

[0068] With reference to the beverage dispenser D, said tapping valve V.sub.2 is connected or connectable to said first tapping valve V.sub.1.

[0069] Each tapping valve V.sub.1, V.sub.2 comprises a respective control logic unit U.sub.1, U.sub.2 and respective storage means SM.sub.1, SM.sub.2.

[0070] Said control system further comprises a telematic communication network C to send a control signal and a selecting and connecting electronic device G called gateway for selecting the first tapping valve V.sub.1 or the second tapping valve V.sub.2 and for connecting the telematics communication network C to the selected tapping valve (i.e. the tapping valve intended to receive the control signal).

[0071] With reference to the telematic communication network C, said telematic communication network C comprises a cloud server SC, a control logic unit U and storage means SM.

[0072] Said at least one unique identification code associated with the first tapping valve V.sub.1 and said at least a second unique identification code associated with the second tapping valve V.sub.2 are stored in said in said storage means SM.

[0073] The control logic unit U of the cloud server SC is configured to: [0074] send a control signal to said first tapping valve V.sub.1 or to said second tapping valve V.sub.2 through said gateway G.

[0075] Said control signal contains: [0076] a data packet comprising the following data: [0077] at least one data referred to said first unique identification code, ore or more data of the following data group: a first command for the first tapping valve V.sub.1, one or more data referred to respective parameters to be modified, one or more data referred to respective further parameter to be added to said first set of parameters SP.sub.1 (when the control signal is directed to the first tapping valve V.sub.1), or [0078] a further data packet comprising the following data: [0079] at least one data referred to said second unique identification code, one or more data of the following data group: a data referred to a second command for the second tapping valve V.sub.2, one or more data referred to respective parameters to be modified, one or more data referred to respective further parameters to be added to said second set of parameters SP.sub.2 (when the control signal is directed to the second tapping valve V.sub.2).

[0080] The control logic unit U of said cloud server SC is configured to send a control signal (only) to said gateway G, irrespective of whether said control signal is directed to the first tapping valve V.sub.1 or to the second tapping valve V.sub.2.

[0081] With reference to the gateway G, said gateway G comprises a further control logic unit U.sub.G configured to: [0082] verify if said control signal is directed to said first tapping valve V.sub.1 through said first unique identification code or to said second tapping valve V.sub.2 through said second unique identification code, and [0083] forward said control signal to said first tapping valve V.sub.1 or to said second tapping valve V.sub.2 based on the outcome of the verification of the unique identification code.

[0084] The first control logic unit U.sub.1 of the first tapping valve V.sub.1 is configured to: [0085] receive the control signal sent by the control logic unit U of said cloud server SC through said gateway G, and [0086] perform said first command and/or modify one or more parameters of the first set of parameters PS.sub.1 and/or add one or more further parameters to said first set of parameters PS.sub.1.

[0087] The second control logic unit U.sub.2 of the second tapping valve V.sub.2 is configured to: [0088] receive said control signal sent by the control logic unit U of said cloud server SC through said gateway G, and [0089] perform said second command and/or modify one or more parameters of the second set of parameters PS.sub.2 and/or add one or more further parameters to said second set of parameters PS.sub.2.

[0090] Advantageously, embodiments of the disclosure, allow an operator P to remotely connect (via said telematic communication network C) to the tapping valves V1, V2 of the beverage dispenser D to control each of said tapping valves independently of each other, without the need for said operator P to be in the same site where the beverage dispenser D is placed.

[0091] Regardless of whether the control signal sent by the cloud server SC is directed to the first tapping valve V.sub.1 or to the second tapping valve V.sub.2, said control signal reaches the gateway G.

[0092] The further control logic unit of the gateway G verifies to which tapping valve said control signal is directed and forwards said control signal to the tapping valve which is intended to receive the control signal.

[0093] In the embodiment being disclosed, said gateway G is installed on said first tapping valve V.sub.1.

[0094] Consequently, said first tapping valve V.sub.1 is a primary tapping valve or master tapping valve and the second tapping valve V.sub.2 is a secondary tapping valve or a slave tapping valve.

[0095] In fact, the second tapping valve V.sub.2 is a tapping valve controlled by the first tapping valve V.sub.1 according to the information contained in the control signal sent by the cloud server SC to the gateway G and directed to the second tapping valve V.sub.2.

[0096] In order to establish a connection between each tapping valve V.sub.1, V.sub.2 and the gateway G, a first pairing key K.sub.1 and a second pairing key K.sub.2, different from said first pairing key K.sub.1, are stored in the storage means SM of the cloud server SC.

[0097] The first pairing key K.sub.1 serves to establish a connection between the first tapping valve V.sub.1 and gateway G and the second pairing key K.sub.2 serves to establish a connection between the second tapping valve V.sub.2 and gateway G.

[0098] Said gateway G comprises further storage means SM.sub.G and said further control logic unit U.sub.G of said gateway G is configured to: [0099] send a request signal to said cloud server SC to obtain said first pairing key K.sub.1 and said second pairing key K.sub.2, [0100] receive a request signal sent from said cloud server SC, wherein said request signal contains said first pairing key K.sub.1 and said second pairing key K.sub.2, [0101] establish a connection between said gateway G and the first control logic unit U.sub.1 of the first tapping valve V.sub.1 through said first pairing key K.sub.1 and establish a connection between said gateway G and the second control logic unit U.sub.2 of the second tapping valve V.sub.2 through said second pairing key K.sub.2.

[0102] Said control logic unit U of said cloud server SC is configured to: [0103] receive said request signal sent from said gateway G, [0104] send to said gateway G said request signal containing said first pairing key K.sub.1 and said second pairing key K.sub.2.

[0105] In view of the above, the control system is designed in such a way that the control logic unit U of the cloud server SC is configured to send control signals and response signals to the gateway G, which, as mentioned, in the form of embodiment being described, is arranged in the first tapping valve V.sub.1.

[0106] In the embodiment being disclosed, the connection between said gateway G and said first tapping valve V.sub.1 and the connection between said gateway G and said second tapping valve V.sub.2 are wireless connections.

[0107] In particular, each wireless connection is a bluetooth connection.

[0108] Furthermore, said further control logic unit U.sub.G of said gateway G is configured to store in said further storage means SM.sub.G the data of said data packet and the data of said further data packet, when it receives said control signal from said cloud server SC.

[0109] With reference to the first tapping valve V.sub.1, a first unlock code can be stored in said first storage means SM.sub.1 of said first tapping valve V.sub.1.

[0110] Said first unlock code serves to enable said first tapping valve V.sub.1 to receive one or more predetermined first commands from said cloud server SC.

[0111] With reference to the second tapping valve V.sub.2, a second unlock code can be stored in said second storage means SM.sub.2 of said second tapping valve V.sub.2.

[0112] Said second unlock code serves to enable said second tapping valve V.sub.2 to receive one or more predetermined second commands from said cloud server SC.

[0113] In one example, the typing of the first unlock code by an operator at the site where the beverage dispenser D is placed can enable the first tapping valve V.sub.1 to receive a control signal sent by the cloud server SC so that the first tapping valve V.sub.1 dispenses the first beverage B.sub.1.

[0114] In said example, the predetermined command performed by the first tapping valve V.sub.1 is the dispensing of the first beverage B.sub.1.

[0115] However, the predetermined command can be different from the dispensing of the first beverage.

[0116] The same considerations can be applied to the second tapping valve V.sub.2 and to the second unlock code.

[0117] Furthermore, said control signal is an encrypted signal.

[0118] A first decryption key for decrypting said control signal is stored in the first storage means SM.sub.1 of the first tapping valve V.sub.1, and a second decryption key for decrypting said control signal, different from said first decryption key, is stored in the second storage means SM.sub.2 of the second tapping valve V.sub.2.

[0119] Said first decryption key and said second decryption key are also stored in the storage means SM of the cloud server SC.

[0120] The first control logic unit U.sub.1 of the first tapping valve V.sub.1 is configured to decrypt said control signal by means of said first decryption key (when the control signal is directed to the first tapping valve V.sub.1).

[0121] The second control logic unit U.sub.2 of the second tapping valve V.sub.2 is configured to decrypt said control signal by means of said second decryption key (when the control signal is directed to the second tapping valve V.sub.2).

[0122] A digital twin associated with said beverage dispenser D can be stored in said storage means SM of said cloud server SC.

[0123] The expression “digital twin” means a virtual representation of a physical entity or a process.

[0124] In the specific case, the expression “digital twin” means the virtual representation of a physical entity that is the beverage dispenser.

[0125] The present disclosure also relates to a method for creating a digital twin associated with a beverage dispenser D comprising a control system mentioned above.

[0126] The method for creating a digital twin associated with a beverage dispenser D comprises the following steps: [0127] A) storing in said storage means SM the following data: [0128] one or more geographical areas A.sub.1,A.sub.2 . . . A.sub.N (wherein N is a positive integer number), [0129] for each geographical area A.sub.1,A.sub.2 . . . A.sub.N one or more respective sites S.sub.11,S.sub.12 . . . S.sub.1M; S.sub.21,S.sub.22 . . . S.sub.2M; S.sub.N1,S.sub.N2 . . . S.sub.NM) in which at least a beverage dispenser D is placed, and [0130] a plurality of beverages B.sub.1,B.sub.2 . . . B.sub.J (wherein J is a positive integer number), different from each other; [0131] B) selecting: [0132] a geographical area between the geographical areas A.sub.1,A.sub.2 . . . A.sub.N stored in said storage means SM and/or a site between the sites S.sub.11,S.sub.12 . . . S.sub.1M; S.sub.21,S.sub.22 . . . S.sub.2M; S.sub.N1,S.sub.N2 . . . S.sub.NM stored in said storage means SM associated with the selected geographical area, and [0133] storing in said storage means SM a data concerning said selected geographical area A.sub.1,A.sub.2 . . . A.sub.N and/or a data concerning said selected site S.sub.11,S.sub.12 . . . S.sub.1M; S.sub.21,S.sub.22 . . . S.sub.2M; S.sub.N1,S.sub.N2 . . . S.sub.NM; [0134] C) selecting a first beverage B.sub.1 between said plurality of beverages B.sub.1,B.sub.2 . . . B.sub.J; [0135] D) associating said first beverage B.sub.1 with said first tapping valve V.sub.1 and storing in said storage means SM a data concerning said first beverage B.sub.1 associated with said first tapping valve V.sub.1; [0136] E) selecting a second beverage B.sub.2 between said plurality of beverages B.sub.1,B.sub.2 . . . B.sub.J; [0137] F) associating said second beverage B.sub.2 with said second tapping valve V.sub.2 and storing in said storage means SM a data concerning said second beverage B.sub.2 associated with said second tapping valve V.sub.2; and [0138] G) creating a digital twin associated with said beverage dispenser D through a data group stored in said storage means SM, wherein said data group comprises: [0139] a data concerning said selected geographical area A.sub.1,A.sub.2 . . . A.sub.N and/or a data concerning said selected site S.sub.11,S.sub.12 . . . S.sub.1M; S.sub.21,S.sub.22 . . . S.sub.2M; S.sub.N1,S.sub.N2 . . . S.sub.NM, [0140] a data concerning said at least one a first unique identification code associated with said first tapping valve V.sub.1, [0141] a data concerning said at least one second unique identification code associated with said second tapping valve V.sub.2, [0142] a data concerning said first beverage B.sub.1 associated with said first tapping valve V.sub.1, and [0143] a data concerning said second beverage B.sub.2 associated with said second tapping valve V.sub.2.

[0144] Furthermore, the step A can comprises the following sub-step: [0145] A1) storing in said storage means SM a number equal to the total number of tapping valves included in said beverage dispenser D.

[0146] If the step A of the method comprises the sub-step A1, the data group mentioned in step G can comprise said total number of tapping valves.

[0147] With reference to step A, a plurality of sets of parameters are stored in said storage means SM.

[0148] Said plurality of sets of parameters comprises at least one first set of parameters associated with the first beverage B.sub.1 comprising one or more parameters, and a second set of parameters associated with the second beverage B.sub.2 comprising one or more parameters.

[0149] With reference to step C of the method, said step G can comprise the sub-step of selecting said first set of parameters associated with the first beverage B.sub.1, and with reference to the step E of the method, said step E can comprise the sub-step of selecting said second set of parameters associated with the second beverage B.sub.2.

[0150] Furthermore, said method can comprise the following steps: modifying one or more parameters of said first set of parameters stored in said storage means SM, so that said one or more modified parameters of said first set of parameters are stored in said storage means SM, and/or

[0151] modifying one or more parameters of said second set of parameters stored in said storage means SM, so that said one or more modified parameters of said second set of parameters are stored in said storage means SM.

[0152] With reference to step G, said data group can comprise said one or more modified parameters of said first set of parameters and/or said one or more modified parameters of said second set of parameters.

[0153] Said cloud server SC can comprise a control logic unit U connected to said storage means SM and configured to: [0154] modifying said one or more parameters of said first set of parameters, and/or [0155] modifying said one or more parameters of said second set of parameters.

[0156] Advantageously, the control system of embodiments of the disclosure allow to control one or more tapping valves of a beverage dispenser by means of a simple structure and ensuring a secure exchange of information between the telematic communication network and said one or more tapping valves.

[0157] The present disclosure has been described for illustrative, but not limitative purposes, according to its preferred embodiment, but it is to be understood that variations and/or modifications can be carried out by a skilled in the art, without departing from the scope thereof, as defined according to enclosed claims.