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Smart toilet with multi sensing electric fields

a multi-sensor, toilet technology, applied in the field of toilets, can solve problems such as electric leakage, and achieve the effects of avoiding electric leakage risk, facilitating complicated action judgment, and prolonging li

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-01-22
HSU CHING YEN
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Benefits of technology

The patent describes an improvement to the technology used in toilets that allows for better sensing without exposing electrical components to water. This results in longer lifespan and improved safety, while maintaining the appearance of the toilet. The use of multiple sensors allows for more complex actions, such as timed flushing or sensory feedback, without needing user intervention. Overall, this technology makes toilets safer, more convenient, and able to adapt to different user needs.

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The sensor will be exposed to wet environment of the washroom and affected by damp, and even electric leakage may occur.

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[0025]With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, in the embodiment the smart toilet (100) with multi-sensing electric fields comprises a toilet body (1), three proximity capacitive sensing electric field means (21), (22) and (23), an analysis mechanism (3) and a flushing control unit (4).

[0026]The toilet body (1) is made of insulation material (such as ceramics), comprising a bowl face (1) which forms a bowl area (12), and a cavity (13) arranged inside the toilet body (1).

[0027]The proximity capacitive sensing electric field means (21) and (22) can from the proximity capacitive sensing electric fields around themselves. The proximity capacitive sensing electric field has different effective sensing range according to the energy intensity. It covers a space (15 cm) in a main direction. The proximity capacitive sensing electric field means (21) and (22) are installed in the cavity (13). The proximity capacitive sensing electric fields (210) and (220) are formed around the proximity capacitive s...

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A smart toilet with multi sensing fields comprises a toilet body, two or more proximity capacitive sensing electric field means and a flushing control unit. A toilet body, comprising a bowl face which forms a bowl area, and a and a cavity arranged inside the toilet body. The two or more proximity capacitive sensing electric field means, which are arranged in the cavity; an proximity capacitive sensing electric field is formed around the proximity capacitive sensing electric field means; said proximity capacitive sensing electric field means individually generate proximity capacitive sensing information according to a change of the electric field energy caused by the proximity capacitive sensing electric field corresponding to a sensed object. The flushing control unit, which receives the proximity capacitive sensing information, and controls the bowl area flushing according to one or more logic operation results in the received proximity capacitive sensing information.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to a toilet, more particularly to a smart toilet which has multi sensing electric fields.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]In order to improve environmental sanitation and life quality, people continuously improve toilets, ranging from squatting pots, pedestal pans to modern smart toilets. The smart toilets provide not only filth flushing function but also various convenient and comfortable functions for users. For example, automatic cover lifting, automatic cushion lifting and automatic water amount adjustment. Theses functions enable users to use toilets without any touch, so as to prevent bacteria infection.[0005]To achieve the above functions, the smart toilets should be equipped with infrared ray sensors for sensing to make actions. In sensing by the infrared ray sensors, any obstacle is not allowed between the transmitting terminal and the sensing terminal, and thus t...

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IPC IPC(8): E03D5/09E03D1/34E03D5/10
CPCE03D5/105E03D5/09E03D1/34
Inventor HSU, CHING-YEN
Owner HSU CHING YEN
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