A container for beverages and the like is provided with a lid having a spout through which the beverage can be dispensed and a seal with a closed position in which the seal blocks the spout and an open position in which the spout is open. The second portion is spaced apart from the light conducting plate so that light emitted from the light conducting plate is oriented toward an emission surface of the lighting device. The direct current signal and the alternating current signal are superimposed and the alternating current signal is used for digital signal transmission and the direct current signal is used for analog signal transmission.