CPC A47J 31/407 (2013.01) [A23F 5/262 (2013.01); A47J 31/468 (2018.08); A47J 31/521 (2018.08); A47J 31/5255 (2018.08)] | 11 Claims |
1. A drinks preparation machine, comprising a brewing module for forming a brewing chamber which is designed for receiving a portion package with a drinks substance, a pump for delivering a preparation fluid through a fluid conduit into the brewing chamber, a flow-meter which is arranged on the fluid conduit, as well as machine electronics for controlling the pump and for acquiring measurement data of the flow-meter, wherein the machine electronics are configured to evaluate the measurement data of the flow-meter and from this evaluation to make a differentiation between a first state which corresponds to a state with the portion package inserted into the brewing chamber, and a second state which corresponds to a state without the portion package inserted into the brewing chamber, in order to detect a presence or an absence of the portion package in the brewing chamber.
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