Faucet including a capacitance based sensor
US9797119B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/0318
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An electronic faucet is provided that includes a spout having a passageway configured to conduct fluid flow through the spout, an electrically operable valve coupled to the passageway, and a capacitive sensor coupled to the faucet. A controller may dynamically change on/off thresholds and monitor a stability signal to determine when to turn off the electrically operable valve.
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