Interactive water monitoring system
US10676901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F1/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An exemplary system for an interactive water supply management system for use in residential and commercial properties and a method of installation and use are provided. In the preferred embodiment is a system comprising a water consumption sensor capable of being externally mounted to a water meter, circuitry for the collection of water consumption data, a communication system allowing two way communication with a user and a water main valve shutoff. Remote vibration sensors on water pipes or acceleration sensors on manually articulated water valves provide feedback to the system to allow automatic identification of water consumed by each faucet or appliance. The communication system includes a means of two way communication through the manipulation of the water flow rate by the water shut off valve or by a user.
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