Systems and devices for monitoring precipitation, and methods related thereto
US11994648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G25/167
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, methods, and devices are provided for monitoring precipitation. An example rain gauge device for use in such monitoring generally includes a first basin including at least one outlet for forming and releasing droplets of moisture, and at least two electrical contacts disposed proximate to the at least one outlet. A closed circuit is formed between the at least two electrical contacts when a droplet of moisture, released by the at least one outlet, contacts the at least two electrical contacts. The rain gauge device then also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the at least two electrical contacts. The processor is configured to determine presence of a moisture event based on the closed circuit formed by the droplet and the at least two electrical contacts and, in response to the determination, transmit an indication of the moisture event to a computing device.
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