Optimized flow control for water infrastructure
US10772268B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2625
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for optimizing and adjusting water usage are described. An example method may include receiving water usage data and determining a peaking factor for water usage. The peaking factor may be associated with water usage at a flow controller. A flow controller can control various types of water outlets, such as a water sprinkler for a residential home. The flow controller may be positioned along a main water supply to a property or home. The method may also include determining that the peaking factor passes a threshold water usage for the flow controller and adjusting a watering schedule of the flow controller based partly on the determination that the peaking factor passed the threshold water usage.
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