Water treatment system

Abstract

The present application provides a water treatment system, the problem is to be able to efficiently share a plurality of water units including shower, and in the environment difficult to ensure the use of water drainage. In the water treatment system including shower room (5-1 to 5-4), when the user uses the input water, the shower room (5-1 to 5-4) outputs the used water as drainage, the treated water sensor (4C-1 to 4C-4) can detect the specified physical quantity related to at least one part of the water input to the information processing device with shower room (5-1 to 5-4) as control object and the drainage output from shower room (5-1 to 5-4) respectively or the quantity based on the physical quantity. Information generating part (102) generates information related to the use of each user (U) of shower room (5-1 to 5-4) according to the result of at least one part of treated water sensor (4C-1 to 4C-4). The above problem is solved.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application filed on September 20, 2018, with application number 201880061108.8 and invention title "Water Treatment System". Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to a water treatment system. Background Technology

[0003] Previously, technologies have been proposed that enable the efficient sharing of shower facilities in a shower room with minimal space (e.g., Patent Document 1).

[0004] Prior art literature

[0005] Patent documents

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2001-191866 Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0008] However, existing technologies, including those described in Patent Document 1, are shower equipment that can improve the efficiency of a single shower room but are insufficient for use by more people. Furthermore, beyond shower equipment, there is a demand for devices that efficiently share and drain water (hereinafter referred to as "water usage devices"). Moreover, in environments where water availability is difficult to secure, there is a demand to reuse the wastewater as water used in the water usage devices.

[0009] The present invention was made in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a water treatment system that can efficiently share multiple water-using units, including a shower, and can use drainage in environments where water is difficult to secure.

[0010] Methods for solving problems

[0011] To achieve the above objectives, as one aspect of the present invention, a water treatment system includes an information processing device that controls one or more user units. When a user uses the input water, the user unit outputs the used water as wastewater. The water treatment system includes: one or more detection units capable of detecting at least a portion of a predetermined physical quantity or a quantity based on the predetermined physical quantity related to at least a portion of the water input to the one or more user units and the wastewater output from the one or more user units; and an information generation unit that generates information related to the use of each user of the one or more user units based on the results of at least a portion of the results from the one or more detection units.

[0012] Invention Effects

[0013] According to the present invention, a water treatment system is provided that can efficiently share multiple water-using units, including a shower, and can be used for drainage in environments where water supply is difficult to secure. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the structure of the water circulation management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This indicates an adjustment from Figure 1 The diagram shows the output adjustment function of the water treatment device to show the amount of treated water it outputs.

[0016] Figure 3 It means Figure 1 A block diagram illustrating an example of the hardware structure of a server in a water circulation management system.

[0017] Figure 4 It means Figure 3 The following is a functional block diagram of an example of the functional structure for implementing water circulation and filter determination in the functional architecture of a server.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the screen displayed on a user's terminal when they wish to use the shower.

[0019] Figure 6A This is a graph used to estimate the waiting time in the shower room.

[0020] Figure 6B This is a graph used to estimate waiting time in the shower room.

[0021] Figure 6C This is a graph used to estimate the waiting time in the shower room.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the operation screen displayed on the user terminal of a user who wants to use the shower room.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the operation screen displayed on the user terminal of a user who wants to use the shower room.

[0024] Figure 9A This is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the operation screen displayed on the user terminal of a user who wants to use the shower room.

[0025] Figure 9B This is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the operation screen displayed on the user terminal of a user who wants to use the shower room.

[0026] Figure 9CThis is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the operation screen displayed on the user terminal of a user who wants to use the shower room.

[0027] Figure 10A This is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the operation screen displayed on the user's terminal during or after using the shower.

[0028] Figure 10B This is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the operation screen displayed on the user's terminal during or after using the shower.

[0029] Figure 11A This is a diagram showing a specific example of an operation screen used to end the use of the shower room.

[0030] Figure 11B This is a diagram showing a specific example of an operation screen used to end the use of the shower room.

[0031] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing a specific example of a maintenance screen displayed on a user terminal.

[0032] Figure 13 This is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a situation where the sensor data is displayed on a maintenance screen shown on a user terminal.

[0033] Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating a specific example where the filter information is displayed on a maintenance screen shown on a user terminal.

[0034] Figure 15A This is a diagram showing the structure of a filter used as a purification unit in wastewater treatment.

[0035] Figure 15B This is a diagram showing the structure of a filter used as a purification unit in wastewater treatment.

[0036] Figure 16 This is a diagram showing a portion of the structure of the water circulation management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 17 This is a diagram showing the structure of the water circulation management system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 18A It is a screen that indicates the state that the user can use.

[0039] Figure 18B This is a screen that indicates the user's current state.

[0040] Figure 18C It is a screen showing the status of water treatment.

[0041] Figure 19 This is a diagram showing the structure of the water circulation management system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0042] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described using the accompanying drawings.

[0043] Implementation Method 1

[0044] (System Architecture)

[0045] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the structure of the water circulation management system S1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] The water circulation management system S1 of the first embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a server 1, user terminals 2-1 to 2-n (n is any integer value above 1), a water treatment device 3, treated water sensors 4C-1 to 4C-4, drainage sensors 4D-1 to 4D-4, and shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4.

[0047] Server 1, user terminals 2-1 to 2n, water treatment device 3, treated water sensors 4C-1 to 4C-4, drainage sensors 4D-1 to 4D-4, and shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 are interconnected via a network N such as the Internet.

[0048] Figure 1 The water circulation management system S1 shown is configured to connect multiple shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 in the water treatment device 3 via water circuit WL in a series, parallel, or a combination of series and parallel connections. Furthermore, in water circuit WL, solid lines represent water circuits where treated water flows, and dashed lines represent water circuits where drainage flows. Server 1 detects the usage status of each of the shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 based on sensing data obtained from the treated water sensors 4C-1 to 4C-4 and the drainage sensors 4D-1 to 4D-4 installed on water circuit WL or valve 52 (described later).

[0049] Furthermore, unless it is necessary to distinguish between user terminals 2-1 to 2-n and users U1 to Un, they are collectively referred to as "user terminal 2" and "user U," respectively. Additionally, unless it is necessary to distinguish between each treated water sensor 4C-1 to 4C-4, they are collectively referred to as "treated water sensor 4C." Furthermore, unless it is necessary to distinguish between each drain sensor 4D-1 to 4D-4, they are collectively referred to as "drain sensor 4D." Finally, unless it is necessary to distinguish between each shower stall 5-1 to 5-4, they are collectively referred to as "shower stall 5."

[0050] The following describes the elements that constitute the water cycle management system S1.

[0051] (server)

[0052] Server 1 controls the input of treated water to one or more user units based on the sensing data obtained through the sensing unit.

[0053] Specifically, server 1 controls the input of treated water to each of the shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 based on the sensing data obtained by the treated water sensors 4C-1 to 4C-4 and the drain sensors 4D-1 to 4D-4.

[0054] Therefore, a water circulation management system that can efficiently share multiple water-using devices, including a shower room, can be provided.

[0055] In addition, based on the sensing data, server 1 generates at least one of the following information (hereinafter referred to as "water usage information"): the start of use of treated water, the stop of use, the amount of water used, the time of use, the environment of use, etc., for one or more use units; the start of drainage, the stop of drainage, the amount of drainage, the degree of water pollution, etc., for drainage.

[0056] Specifically, server 1 generates water usage information for shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 based on sensor data.

[0057] This provides the water usage information needed to efficiently share multiple water-using devices, including shower rooms.

[0058] Furthermore, based on the sensing data, server 1 generates information including at least one of the following: the usage status of users using each of the more than one usage units, and the time before the user who wishes to use each of the more than one usage units is able to use the usage unit (hereinafter referred to as "user usage information").

[0059] Specifically, server 1 generates user usage information based on sensing data, including the usage status of users U who use each shower room 5-1 to 5-4, and the time before users U who wish to use each shower room 5-1 to 5-4 are able to use the shower room 5.

[0060] User information generated by server 1 is displayed on user terminal 2 or on touch panel 54 (described later) installed on the outer wall of shower room 5.

[0061] Therefore, user U, who wishes to use shower room 5, can immediately understand the conditions before using shower room 5. As a result, user U's convenience is improved.

[0062] In addition, details regarding the functions of server 1 will be provided in [reference]. Figure 4 To be described later.

[0063] (User terminal)

[0064] User terminal 2 is an information processing device operated by a user who wants to use shower room 5, such as a personal computer, smartphone, tablet computer, etc.

[0065] (Water treatment equipment)

[0066] The water treatment device 3 uses one or more purification units to treat the wastewater output from one or more use units, generating treated water that can be reused by one or more use units.

[0067] Specifically, the water treatment device 3 uses filters 31-1 to 31-m (m is any integer value above 1) to treat the drainage output from shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 to generate treated water that can be reused by shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4.

[0068] Filter 31 is composed of at least one of the following: coarse filter, wound-wire filter, cement filter, ultrafiltration membrane (UF filter), fine filter, reverse osmosis membrane (RO filter), forward osmosis filter, ion exchange filter, biological treatment, activated carbon filter, nanofilter (NF), sand filter, ceramic filter, centrifugal separation filter, etc.

[0069] The wastewater treatment tank 32 is configured to include an intermediate tank and a concentration tank. The intermediate tank temporarily stores and purifies a portion of the water that has passed through the filter 31. The concentrated water produced by purification is temporarily stored in the concentration tank and discarded during maintenance. By using an intermediate tank for water purification, the consumption of the filter 31 is reduced, thus extending its lifespan. Furthermore, by temporarily storing water in the intermediate tank, the total organic carbon (TOC) and total nitrogen (TN) of the water can be estimated. This reduces the cost of water analysis.

[0070] Water tank 33 is used to store the generated treated water. The treated water stored in water tank 33 is discharged to shower room 5.

[0071] In addition, the generated treated water is temperature-regulated by a heater (not shown).

[0072] (Water sensor already processed)

[0073] The treated water sensor 4C senses the treated water input to one or more user units.

[0074] Specifically, the treated water sensor 4C senses the treated water input into each of the shower stalls 5-1 to 5-4.

[0075] (Drainage sensor)

[0076] The drainage sensor 4D senses drainage output from one or more user units.

[0077] Specifically, the drain sensor 4D senses the drainage output from each of the shower stalls 5-1 to 5-4.

[0078] The treated water sensor 4C and the drainage sensor 4D consist of at least one sensor capable of detecting water pressure, flow rate, pH, viscosity, turbidity, color, odor, total organic carbon, total inorganic carbon, total carbon, nitrate nitrogen, nitrite nitrogen, ammonia nitrogen, total nitrogen, residual chlorine, dissolved oxygen, total phosphorus, conductivity, and temperature.

[0079] (Shower room)

[0080] Shower room 5 is a room equipped with a shower for user U, including pump 51, valve 52, shower head 53, touch panel 54, and drain pan (not shown). Depending on the type of user U using the shower, usage conditions can be set for shower room 5 such as male, female, child, or pet use.

[0081] Pump 51 inputs at least a portion of the generated treated water into the shower head 53 via valve 52. Furthermore, pump 51 also sends at least a portion of the generated treated water to pumps 51 in other shower rooms 5.

[0082] Specifically, for example Figure 1 As shown, pump 51-1 inputs at least a portion of the treated water generated by water treatment device 3 into shower head 53-1 via valve 52-1. In addition, pump 51-1 delivers at least a portion of the treated water generated by water treatment device 3 to pump 51-2 provided in shower room 5-2.

[0083] Pumps 51-1 to 51-4 consist of positive displacement pumps, non-positive displacement pumps, water hammer pumps, bubble pumps, jet pumps, and underwater pumps.

[0084] Valve 52 is a valve used by the user U using the shower room 5 to adjust the pressure of the treated water sprayed from the shower head 53.

[0085] Spray head 53 is a spray head used to spray the treated water input by pump 51.

[0086] The touch panel 54 is a touch panel installed on the outer wall of the shower room 5, which displays water usage information and user usage information. Furthermore, the touch panel 54 accepts input operations from the user U who wishes to use the shower room 5.

[0087] Figure 2 This diagram illustrates the output adjustment function, which adjusts the amount of treated water output from the water treatment unit 3. Specifically, Figure 2 This indicates the relationship between the output of shower room 5 and the water treatment device 3 when two of the two shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 are in operation.

[0088] Server 1 adjusts the amount of treated water output from water treatment device 3 based on water usage information generated from sensor data.

[0089] For example, when some of the shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 are not in operation, server 1 adjusts the amount of treated water output from water treatment unit 3 according to the number of operating shower rooms 5. This reduces the power consumption of water treatment unit 3. Furthermore, it prevents the output of treated water exceeding the necessary level.

[0090] Specifically, for example in Figure 2 In the example shown, two of the shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 are inactive. Therefore, based on the water usage information generated from the sensor data, server 1 adjusts the amount of treated water output from water treatment unit 3 to be reduced to half (50%) of the output (100%) when all shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 are operating.

[0091] Furthermore, when the amount of treated water output from the water treatment unit 3 is set to half (50%), and all shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 are in operation, the server 1 doubles the amount of treated water output from the water treatment unit 3. This prevents insufficient water pressure in the shower from occurring.

[0092] In this way, the server 1 adjusts the amount of treated water output from the water treatment device 3 based on the water usage information generated from the sensing data, so that even when multiple shower rooms 5 are used, the water pressure of the shower is constant, which can improve the comfort of the user U.

[0093] (Hardware Structure)

[0094] Figure 3 It means Figure 1 A block diagram illustrating an example of the hardware structure of server 1 in a water circulation management system.

[0095] Server 1 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, bus 14, input / output interface 15, output unit 16, input unit 17, storage unit 18, communication unit 19, and driver 20.

[0096] CPU 11 performs various processes based on the program recorded in ROM 12 or the program loaded into RAM 13 from storage unit 18.

[0097] RAM13 also appropriately stores data required by CPU11 when performing various processes.

[0098] CPU11, ROM12, and RAM13 are interconnected via bus 14. Input / output interface 15 is also connected to bus 14. Output unit 16, input unit 17, storage unit 18, communication unit 19, and driver 20 are connected to input / output interface 15.

[0099] The output unit 16 is composed of a display such as a liquid crystal, which displays various images.

[0100] The input unit 17 consists of various hardware buttons, etc., and can input various information according to the operator's instructions.

[0101] The storage unit 18 is composed of DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) and other components, and stores various types of data.

[0102] The communication unit 19 controls communication with other devices (such as user terminal 2, water treatment device 3, treated water sensor 4C, drain sensor 4D and shower room 5) via a network N including the Internet.

[0103] The drive 20 can be configured as needed. A removable medium 30, such as a magnetic disk, optical disk, optical disc, or semiconductor memory, is appropriately installed in the drive 20. Programs read from the removable medium 30 via the drive 20 are installed in the storage unit 18 as needed. In addition, the removable medium 30 can also store various data stored in the storage unit 18, just like the storage unit 18.

[0104] Through such Figure 3 The collaboration of various hardware and software components of server 1 enables it to perform the various processes described later.

[0105] Additionally, although not illustrated, but... Figure 1In the water circulation management system, user terminal 2, water treatment device 3, treated water sensor 4C, drainage sensor 4D, and shower room 5 also have Figure 5 The hardware structure shown is as follows. The user terminal 2 and the shower room 5 have touch panels as output unit 16 and input unit 17, respectively.

[0106] (Functional structure)

[0107] Figure 4 It means Figure 3 A functional block diagram of an example of the functional structure for implementing water circulation and filter determination in the functional structure of server 1.

[0108] The term "water recycling treatment" refers to the treatment used to manage the flow of water between one or more water-using devices that use water and discharge it, and one or more water treatment devices that purify the discharge to produce water usable by the water-using devices.

[0109] The term "filter determination process" refers to the process of determining the structure of one or more filters 31 in the water treatment device 3 that are used in the drainage treatment of the water treatment device 3.

[0110] like Figure 4 As shown, in the CPU 11 of server 1, the acquisition unit 101, the information generation unit 102, and the input control unit 103 function when performing water circulation processing. Additionally, the determination unit 104 also functions when performing filter determination processing.

[0111] Furthermore, a sensor DB401, a water supply DB402, and a user access DB403 are installed in one area of ​​the storage unit 18.

[0112] The acquisition unit 101 acquires the sensing data obtained through sensing.

[0113] Specifically, the acquisition unit 101 acquires sensing data obtained through the sensing of the processed sensor 4C and the drainage sensor 4D. The acquired sensing data is stored in the sensing DB401 and managed.

[0114] The information generation unit 102 generates water usage information based on the sensing data, which includes at least one of the following information for each of the one or more user units: start of use, stop of use, amount of water used, and time of use of the treated water.

[0115] Specifically, the information generation unit 102 generates water usage information based on sensor data, including at least one of the following: start of use, stop of use, amount of water used, and duration of use for each of the shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4. The generated water usage information is stored in the water usage DB402 for management.

[0116] Furthermore, the information generation unit 102 generates user usage information based on the sensing data, including the usage status of each user using the one or more user units, and the time before a user who wants to use one or more user units can use the user unit.

[0117] Specifically, the information generation unit 102 generates user usage information based on sensor data, including the usage status of each user U using shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4, and the time before the user U who wishes to use shower room 5 is able to use shower room 5. The generated user usage information is stored in the user usage DB403 for management.

[0118] The input control unit 103 controls the input of treated water to one or more user units based on the sensing data obtained by sensing.

[0119] Specifically, the input control unit 103 controls the input of treated water to each of the shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 based on the sensing data obtained by sensing.

[0120] In addition, when water usage information is generated by the information generation unit 102, the input control unit 103 also controls the input of treated water to one or more user units based on the water usage information.

[0121] Specifically, the input control unit 103 controls the input of treated water to each of the shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 based on the sensing data and the water usage information generated based on the sensing data.

[0122] The determination unit 104 determines the structure of the purification unit used in wastewater treatment in one or more purification units based on the water usage information.

[0123] Specifically, the determining unit 104 determines the structure of one or more filters 31 used in wastewater treatment from filters 31-1 to 31-m based on water usage information.

[0124] The sensing data obtained by sensing the post-processing sensor 4C and the drainage sensor 4D is stored and managed in the sensing DB401.

[0125] The water usage information generated based on sensor data is stored and managed in the water usage DB402.

[0126] The DB404 stores and manages user usage information generated based on sensor data.

[0127] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing a specific example of the screen displayed on the user terminal 2 of the user U who wants to use the shower room 5.

[0128] As described above, server 1 generates user usage information based on the sensor data and displays it on user terminal 2.

[0129] like Figure 5 As shown, in each shower stall 5-1 to 5-4, a shower ID of 1 to 4 is assigned as unique information to identify each shower stall 5-1 to 5-4. In user terminal 2, the waiting time for each shower ID is displayed as user usage information.

[0130] Therefore, the user U who wishes to use shower room 5 can immediately know the time before showering, thus improving the convenience for the user U.

[0131] Specifically, user terminal 2 displays the following information: the waiting time for shower room 5-1 with shower ID "01" is "5 minutes"; the waiting time for shower room 5-2 with shower ID "02" is "15 minutes"; the waiting time for shower room 5-3 with shower ID "03" is "1 minute"; and the waiting time for shower room 5-4 with shower ID "04" is "OK" (i.e., it can be used immediately). Thus, user U can immediately know that shower room 5-4 with shower ID "04" can be used immediately.

[0132] Next, the method for estimating the waiting time in shower room 5 will be explained.

[0133] Figure 6 is a graph used to estimate the waiting time in shower room 5. The horizontal axis of the graph in Figure 6 represents time (minutes), and the vertical axis represents water volume.

[0134] Since the curve L1, represented by the solid line in the graph of Figure 6, is based on the shape of the accumulated sensor data, it serves as the basis for estimating the time each user U1 to Un uses shower room 5.

[0135] Specifically, Figure 6A This is a graph used to estimate the waiting time for shower stall 5-1 with shower ID "01". For example... Figure 6A As shown, the waiting time for shower room 5-1 with shower ID "01" is estimated to be "5 minutes remaining".

[0136] in addition, Figure 6B This is a graph used to estimate the waiting time for shower stall 5-2 with shower ID "02". For example... Figure 6B As shown, the waiting time for shower room 5-2 with shower ID "02" is estimated to be "15 minutes remaining".

[0137] in addition, Figure 6CThis is a graph used to estimate the waiting time for shower stall 5-3 with shower ID "03". For example... Figure 6C As shown, the waiting time for shower room 5-3 with shower ID "03" is estimated to be "1 minute remaining".

[0138] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing a specific example of the operation screen displayed on the user terminal 2 of the user U who wants to use the shower room 5.

[0139] Figure 6 above shows the time before shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 become usable, while... Figure 7 The display shows information indicating the condition of each of the shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4.

[0140] exist Figure 7 In the example shown, information distinguished by labels is displayed according to the individual status of shower stalls 5-1 to 5-4. Specifically, examples of the status of shower stalls 5-1 to 5-4 are "In Use," "Available," and "Under Maintenance (Repair)." Furthermore, shower stall 5-4, with shower ID "04," is indicated as "Available." Thus, user U can immediately know that shower stall 5-4 with shower ID "04" is available for immediate use, thereby improving user U's convenience.

[0141] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing a specific example of the operation screen displayed on the user terminal 2 of the user U who wants to use the shower room 5.

[0142] exist Figure 8 The display area F1 of the shown operation screen is equipped with buttons representing shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4. Specifically, it includes buttons labeled "Shower Room (ID: 01)," "Shower Room (ID: 02)," "Shower Room (ID: 03)," and "Shower Room (ID: 04)." For example, if user U wants to know the status of shower room 5-4, they press the button labeled "Shower Room (ID: 04)" representing shower room 5-4.

[0143] Figure 9 is a specific example of the operation screen displayed on the user terminal 2 of the user U who wants to use the shower room 5.

[0144] User U can select any one of the shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 by operating user terminal 2, and can instruct the start of preparations (hereinafter referred to as "preparation for use") to make the shower room 5 usable.

[0145] When user U issues an instruction to prepare for the use of shower room 5, preparation for the use of shower room 5 begins. Specifically, in water treatment device 3, preparation for outputting treated water at a specified temperature and at a specified pressure begins.

[0146] Figure 9A This diagram illustrates a specific example of the screen displayed on user terminal 2 when preparation for using shower room 5 begins. Specifically, along with a message such as "Start preparation for use," the display area F11 shows "30:00 (30 minutes)" as the remaining time until preparation for use is complete. Furthermore, the preparation for using shower room 5 includes the preparation of treated water for the shower head and the preparation to bring the water temperature to the target temperature.

[0147] When the shower room 5 is ready for use, this information is displayed on the user terminal 2.

[0148] Figure 9B This is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the screen displayed on user terminal 2 when preparation for use of shower room 5 is complete.

[0149] Specifically, along with a message such as "Switch to user screen", "00:00 (0 minutes)" is displayed on the F11 display area as the remaining time before the user is ready to use.

[0150] Figure 9C This is a diagram showing a specific example of the user screen displayed on the user terminal 2 when the shower room 5 is in a state where it can be used. Figure 9C The user screen shown is configured to include display areas F21 to F23. Specifically, display area F21 displays the quality (clean) of the treated water prepared for showering. Additionally, display area F22 displays the available time (15 minutes) for showering. Furthermore, display area F23 displays the amount of treated water prepared for showering (40L). Thus, before using showering, user U can confirm the quality of the treated water, the available time of showering, and the amount of treated water available during showering.

[0151] Figure 10 is a specific example of the operation screen displayed on the user terminal 2 of the user U during or after using the shower room 5.

[0152] Figure 10A This is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the operation screen displayed on the user terminal 2 of the user U during the use of the shower room 5.

[0153] The above Figure 10AThe screen shown is configured with display area F31 and display area F32. Display area F31 displays the elapsed time since user U started using shower room 5, which is 05:00 (5 minutes). Display area F32 displays the button B31 pressed by user U when ending use of shower room 5.

[0154] Figure 10B This is a diagram showing a specific example of the operation screen displayed on the user terminal 2 of the user U after using the shower room 5.

[0155] When pressed Figure 10A When button B31 is shown, as Figure 10B As shown, a screen displaying the result of using the shower room 5 (hereinafter referred to as "bathing result") is shown on the user terminal 2 of the user U who used the shower room 5. Figure 10B The screen shown includes display area F41 and display area F42. Display area F41 displays the usage time (bathing time) of shower room 5 as 10:00 (10 minutes) and the amount of treated water used during the use of shower room 5 as 25L. Display area F42 displays button B41 pressed by user U after confirming the bathing result displayed in display area F41. When button B41 is pressed, an operation screen for ending the use of shower room 5 is displayed on user terminal 2 (Figure 11).

[0156] Additionally, although not shown in the diagram, in the event of a malfunction in shower room 5, an alarm will be displayed on user terminal 2, along with the operator's contact information. Furthermore, a maintenance screen will be displayed as needed. For more details regarding the maintenance screen, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 12 To be described later.

[0157] Figure 11 is a diagram showing a specific example of an operation screen for ending the use of shower room 5.

[0158] Figure 11A This is an example of an operation screen used to issue an instruction to end the use of shower room 5 after maintenance of shower room 5 has been performed.

[0159] Specifically, a message such as "Perform maintenance and end?" is displayed, and a button B511 labeled "Yes (Recommended)" and a button B512 labeled "No" are displayed in the display area F51. User U presses either of the two buttons displayed in the display area F51.

[0160] When pressed Figure 11APressing button B512, one of the two buttons displayed in display area F51 and marked "No", will directly end the use of shower room 5. Conversely, pressing button B511, marked "Yes (Recommended)," will display an operation screen for maintaining shower room 5.

[0161] Figure 11B This diagram illustrates an example of an operation screen for maintaining shower room 5. Specifically, it shows the maintenance work on shower room 5 performed in three steps. First, as a guide to draining concentrated water, the screen displays the message "Please drain concentrated water." Second, as a guide to cleaning, the screen displays the message "Please clean." Third, as a guide to emptying the wastewater stored in the drain tank of shower room 5, the screen displays the message "Please remove the drain tank and drain." In the display area F61 below the guide text for each step, a button marked "Complete" is displayed, indicating that the maintenance work in each step was performed.

[0162] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing a specific example of a maintenance screen displayed on user terminal 2.

[0163] Based on the sensing data obtained by the processed water sensor 4C and drain sensor 4D, in addition to generating the aforementioned water usage information and user usage information, information related to the status of pump 51 (hereinafter referred to as "pump information"), information related to the status of valve 52 (hereinafter referred to as "valve information"), and information related to the status of filter 31 (hereinafter referred to as "filter information") can also be generated. During maintenance, a maintenance screen consisting of water usage information, pump information, valve information, and filter information is displayed on user terminal 2.

[0164] like Figure 12 As shown, the maintenance screen is configured to include display areas F71 to F74. Display area F71 displays a title labeled "Sensor Value (Confirmed Time Series Data)" and the content of the sensing data obtained from the processed water sensor 4C and drainage sensor 4D. The content of the displayed sensing data is not particularly limited; in the example shown in Figure 11, it displays the unique ID number (SPID) of the corresponding pump 51 and various water quality data (A to D).

[0165] In display area F72, as a specific example of pump information, icons representing three pumps 51, labeled "A", "B", and "C", are displayed. Only the icon labeled "A" is colored. This means that the pump 51 represented by the icon labeled "A" is operating.

[0166] In display area F73, as a specific example of valve information, icons representing three valves 52 labeled "A", "B", and "C" are displayed. The icons labeled "A" and "B" are colored. This indicates that the valve 52 represented by the icon labeled "A" and the valve 52 represented by the icon labeled "B" are in operation.

[0167] In display area F74, as a specific example of filter information, the status of multiple filters 31 used in the water treatment device 3 is shown. Specifically, the filters 31 are configured, for example, to include a cement filter, a pre-activated carbon filter (hereinafter referred to as "pre-activated carbon filter"), two RO filters (RO1 filter and RO2 filter), a post-activated carbon filter (hereinafter referred to as "post-activated carbon filter"), and a UF membrane filter.

[0168] The status of the cement filter, pre-activated carbon filter, RO1 filter, RO2 filter, post-activated carbon filter and UF filter that make up filter 31 are displayed in a clear manner in display area F74.

[0169] Specifically, the number of blocks indicates the length of the lifespan until the next replacement, where the lifespan is represented in five stages from the replacement of filter 31. For example, the cement filter in filter 31 has approximately three-fifths of its remaining lifespan. In contrast, filter 31 designated as "RO1" has no remaining lifespan and is marked with a reminder to replace it.

[0170] Figure 13 This is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a situation where the sensor data is displayed on a maintenance screen shown on user terminal 2.

[0171] exist Figure 13 In the example, a graph is shown to illustrate the details of the sensor data. This graph represents the changes in water quality data for the treated water (INPUT WATER) W1 input from the water treatment device 3 into the shower room 5, the treated water (SERVICE WATER) W2 sprayed from the shower head 53 within the INPUT WATER, and the wastewater (OUTPUT WATER) W3 output from the shower room 5. Furthermore, Figure 12 The horizontal axis of the graph shows time (minutes), and the vertical axis shows the degree of water cleanliness.

[0172] Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a situation where the filter information is displayed on a maintenance screen shown on user terminal 2.

[0173] like Figure 14As shown, as specific content of the filter information, user terminal 2 displays graphs showing the changes in permeability of each of the sediment, pre-carbon, RO, and UF membrane filters. Additionally, Figure 14 The horizontal axis of the graph shown represents time (months), and the vertical axis represents the filter's capability (k-value).

[0174] Figure 15 is a diagram showing the filter structure of filter 31, which is used as a purification unit in the treatment of wastewater.

[0175] Based on water usage information, server 1 determines the structure of one or more filters 31 (from filters 31-1 to 31-m) used in wastewater treatment. This allows for the efficient determination of the structure of one or more filters 31 used for wastewater purification, taking into account factors such as the volume of wastewater and the types of substances contained in it. As a result, wastewater can be purified efficiently, thus extending the replacement interval and lifespan of the filters 31.

[0176] Figure 15A and Figure 15B Specific examples of the structure of one or more filters 31 used in the treatment of drainage are shown in the figures.

[0177] Specifically, such as Figure 15A and Figure 15B As shown, in filter 31, two of each of the two types of filters (filter A and filter B) are prepared.

[0178] As described above, the structure of one or more filters 31 for purifying the wastewater is determined based on factors such as the volume of wastewater and the types of substances contained in the wastewater. For example, when comparing cases where the user U of the shower room 5 is male and female, the substances contained in the wastewater may differ because women sometimes remove their makeup.

[0179] exist Figure 15A In the example shown is a shower room 5 for men, with the shower ID "M01". In this case, the filter 31 is configured to use one of each of the two types of filters (filter A and filter B). Specifically, among the filters A1, A2, B1 and B2 prepared as filter 31, the water path WL passes through filters A2 and B1.

[0180] In contrast, Figure 15BIn the example shown is a shower room 5 for women, with the shower ID "F01". In this case, the filter 31 is a structure that uses all filters. Specifically, it is a structure in which the water path WL passes through filters A1, A2, B1 and B2, which are prepared as filter 31.

[0181] In this way, by changing the structure of the filter 31 used in the men's shower room 5 and the women's shower room 5, the wastewater can be purified more efficiently. As a result, the replacement interval of the filter 31 and its lifespan can be extended.

[0182] Implementation Method 2

[0183] (System Architecture)

[0184] Figure 16 This is a diagram showing a portion of the structure of the water circulation management system S2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0185] The water circulation management system S2 of the second embodiment of the present invention differs from that of the first embodiment in that the water storage tank 33 is provided independently of the water treatment device 3. Specifically, four water storage tanks 33-1 to 33-4 are provided independently of the three water treatment devices 3-1 to 3-3.

[0186] Additionally, although not illustrated, the water circulation management system S2 and Figure 1 Similarly, the water circulation management system S1 shown is configured to include treated water sensors 4C-1 to 4C-4, drain sensors 4D-1 to 4D-4, and shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4.

[0187] Figure 16 The water circulation management system S2 shown is configured to connect multiple shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 in series, parallel or a combination of series and parallel among multiple water treatment devices 3-1 to 3-3.

[0188] Server 1 detects the usage status of each of the shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 based on the sensing results of the treated water sensors 4C-1 to 4C-4 and the drain sensors 4D-1 to 4D-4 installed on the water circuit WL or valve 52.

[0189] like Figure 16As shown, the water circulation management system S2 includes multiple water treatment devices 3-1 to 3-3 and multiple water storage tanks 33-1 to 33-4 independent of the water treatment devices 3, thereby enabling the preparation of large quantities of treated water and the treatment of large quantities of wastewater. Therefore, even if the water circulation management system S2 includes more shower rooms 5 than just shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4, a stable supply of treated water can be achieved. As a result, shower rooms 5 can be installed in places where a large number of people are expected to use them, such as campsites, event venues, disaster shelters, trailer houses, and beaches.

[0190] Third implementation method

[0191] (System Architecture)

[0192] Figure 17 This is a diagram showing the structure of the water circulation management system S3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0193] In the first and second embodiments, a method for controlling multiple shower rooms was described as an example of a water treatment device. However, as described above, the water treatment device, as a usage unit in this invention, is not limited to a shower room; it is a concept encompassing all devices capable of using and draining water. Furthermore, there is a demand for efficiently sharing multiple water treatment devices, including shower rooms.

[0194] The water circulation management system S3 of the third embodiment of the present invention differs from the first and second embodiments described above in that it includes four water treatment devices as the application unit of the present invention. Specifically, each of the four water treatment devices is configured to include a dishwashing and drying machine (hereinafter referred to as a "dishwasher") 5-1, a washing machine 5-2, a toilet 5-3, and a shower room 5-4.

[0195] Server 1 detects the usage status of dishwasher 5-1, washing machine 5-2, toilet 5-3, and shower room 5-4 based on the sensing results of the treated water sensors 4C-1 to 4C-4 and the drain sensors 4D-1 to 4D-4 installed on the water circuit WL or valves 52-1 to 52-4. Furthermore, server 1 controls the input of treated water to dishwasher 5-1, washing machine 5-2, toilet 5-3, and shower room 5-4.

[0196] After processing, the sensor 4C is installed in the following locations for sensing.

[0197] That is, in the water treatment device 3, the post-treatment sensor 4C (not shown) installed inside the drainage treatment tank 32 and the water storage tank 33 and in the inlet of the treated water senses the amount, temperature, flow rate and pressure of the treated water.

[0198] In the dishwasher 5-1, a post-treatment sensor 4C-1, installed on the faucet, the inlet of treated water, and the piping connected to the kitchen sink, senses the flow rate and pressure of the treated water.

[0199] In the washing machine 5-2, the post-treatment sensor 4C-2, installed on the inlet of the treated water and on the piping connected to the washing machine 5-2, senses the flow rate and pressure of the treated water.

[0200] In the bathroom 5-3, the post-treatment sensor 4C-3, installed at the inlet of treated water, the bathroom tank, and the outlet of the bathroom cleaning water from the bathroom tank, senses the volume, flow rate, pressure, and temperature of the treated water.

[0201] In shower 5-4, a post-treatment sensor 4C-4, installed on valve 52-4, shower head 53-4, and the connecting pipe of the shower, senses the flow rate, pressure, and temperature of the treated water.

[0202] In addition, the 4D drainage sensor is installed in the following locations for sensing.

[0203] That is, in the water treatment device 3, a drainage sensor 4D (not shown) installed inside the drainage treatment tank 32 and the water storage tank 33 and at the drainage inlet senses the amount, temperature, flow rate and pressure of the drainage.

[0204] In the dishwasher 5-1, a drain sensor 4D-1 installed at the drain outlet of the kitchen sink, the outlet of the treated water, and on the piping connected to the drain outlet of the kitchen sink senses the flow rate, pressure, conductivity, temperature, viscosity, pH, water quality, and other parameters of the drain.

[0205] In washing machine 5-2, a drain sensor 4D-2 installed on the washing machine drain hose, drain outlet, and piping connected to the drain outlet senses the flow rate, pressure, conductivity, and temperature of the drain.

[0206] In bathroom 5-2, a drain sensor 4D-4 installed on the drain outlet and the pipe connected to the drain outlet senses the flow rate, pressure, conductivity, temperature, pH and water quality of the drain.

[0207] In shower room 5-4, a drain sensor 4D-4 installed on the drain outlet and the piping connected to the drain outlet senses the flow rate, pressure, temperature, pH, conductivity and water quality of the drain.

[0208] Therefore, a water circulation management system can be provided that can efficiently share multiple water-using devices (dishwasher, washing machine, toilet, and shower room), including a shower room. Specifically, sharing can be achieved, for example, as follows.

[0209] That is, in the case where the dishwasher 5-1 and the shower room 5-4 share a water circulation management system, the flow rate, pressure, and temperature of the treated water used in the shower room 5-4 are sensed, as are the flow rate, pressure, and temperature of the treated water used in the dishwasher 5-1. Furthermore, the volume, flow rate, pressure, and temperature of the treated water stored in the water tank 33 of the water treatment device 3 are also sensed, and the optimal temperature, flow rate, and pressure for user U are fed back to pumps 51-1 and 51-4 and the heater (not shown). Additionally, by measuring the temperature and quality of the drained water using drain sensors 4D-1 and 4D-4, the time until the next use can be estimated. Furthermore, the filter 31 used is switched according to water quality (e.g., contamination level). In this case, the remaining water tank volume is determined using a water volume sensor, and the required water volume is allocated accordingly.

[0210] Furthermore, it can be shared, for example, as shown below.

[0211] That is, in the case where the dishwasher 5-1, washing machine 5-2, toilet 5-3, and shower room 5-4 share a water circulation management system, the usage status of the dishwasher 5-1 is detected by sensing the flow rate, pressure, and temperature of the treated water used in the dishwasher 5-1. Similarly, the usage status of the washing machine 5-2 is detected by sensing the flow rate, pressure, and temperature of the treated water used in the washing machine 5-2. Furthermore, the usage status of the toilet 5-3 is sensed by sensing the flow rate, pressure, and temperature of the treated water used in the toilet 5-3. Additionally, the usage status of the shower room 5-4 is detected by sensing the flow rate, pressure, and temperature of the treated water used in the shower room 5-4. Thus, the optimal temperature, flow rate, and pressure for user U are fed back to pumps 51-1 and 51-4 and the heater (not shown). Furthermore, by measuring the temperature and water quality of the drained water using drain sensors 4D-1 and 4D-4, the time until the next use can be estimated. Additionally, the filter 31 used is switched according to water quality (e.g., the amount of contamination). In this case, a water level sensor is used to determine the remaining water level in the storage tank and to allocate the required amount of water.

[0212] Figure 18 is a specific example of a screen displayed in real time on user terminal 2 showing the status of dishwasher 5-1, washing machine 5-2, toilet 5-3, and shower room 5-4 as water-using devices. As shown in Figure 18, icons representing dishwasher 5-1, washing machine 5-2, toilet 5-3, and shower room 5-4 as water-using devices are displayed on user terminal 2.

[0213] Figure 18A The screen shown represents the state in which user U can use the service (hereinafter referred to as the "usable state"). That is, Figure 18A The state shown indicates that user U has not yet started using the dishwasher 5-1, washing machine 5-2, toilet 5-3, and shower room 5-4, which are water-using devices.

[0214] Figure 18B The screen shown represents the state in which user U is currently using the device. That is, as shown... Figure 18B As shown, the colors of the two icons are... Figure 18A The icons shown are different colors. This indicates that user U has started using washing machine 5-2 and shower room 5-4.

[0215] Figure 18C The image shown depicts the state of water treatment. For example... Figure 18C As shown, the two icons display the remaining time before the shower stall becomes usable. Specifically, the icon in the lower left corner indicates "8 minutes" remaining before shower stall 5-4 becomes usable. Additionally, the icon in the lower center has a different color and... Figure 18A The displayed screen is different. This indicates that there are "3 minutes" remaining before the washing machine 5-2 becomes usable.

[0216] Implementation Method 4

[0217] (System Architecture)

[0218] Figure 19 This is a diagram showing the structure of the water circulation management system S4 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0219] The water circulation management system S4 of the fourth embodiment of the present invention differs from the third embodiment described above in that it has a structure comprising multiple water treatment devices 3. Specifically, in Figure 17 The structure of the water circulation management system S4 shown also includes two water treatment devices 3-2 and 3-3. As a result, the ratio of the number of water use devices (4 units) to the number of water treatment devices 3 (4 units) is 1:1.

[0220] Therefore, treated water can be prepared for each water use device 5-1 to 5-4, and large-scale drainage can be treated. As a result, a stable supply of treated water to each water use device 5 can be achieved. As a result, shower rooms 5 can be installed in places where a large number of people are expected to use the shower room 5, such as refuge areas, event venues, and bathing beaches.

[0221] The above describes one embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. Modifications and improvements that can achieve the purpose of the present invention are also included in the present invention.

[0222] For example, in the above embodiment, the number of water use devices in the shower room 5 is a total of 4 units, but this is just an example and it can also be composed of 5 or more units.

[0223] Furthermore, for example, in the above embodiments, the water-using device is configured to include a dishwasher, washing machine, toilet, and shower room, but this is merely an example. Any device capable of using and draining water can be used as a water-using device.

[0224] Furthermore, for example, in the above embodiment, the operation of user U is an operation of user terminal 2, but it is not limited to this. It could also be an operation of the touch panel 54 provided with the shower room 5. That is, the above... Figure 5 , Figure 7 , Figures 8 to 12 The screen shown can be displayed either by launching an application installed on user terminal 2 or by displaying it on the touch panel 54 provided in shower room 5.

[0225] Furthermore, for example, in the above embodiment, the structure of the filter 31 determined by the determination unit 104 is different in the male shower room 5 and the female shower room 5, but this is just an example. For example, the water quality of the wastewater can be evaluated by monitoring the wastewater based on water usage information, and the structure of the filter 31 and the water path WL can be determined based on the pollution level of the wastewater. In addition, the lifespan of the filter 31 can be predicted. As a result, the load on the filter 31 and the environmental load can be minimized. In addition, when the water treatment device 3 is used in a scenario where it has not been used before, the structure of the filter suitable for wastewater treatment can be determined based on the water usage information, assuming conditions close to the actual placement environment of the water treatment device 3. Specifically, for example, the structure of the filter suitable for wastewater treatment can also be determined based on climate, geographical information, lifestyle, etc. obtained from the water usage information. As a result, the structure of the filter corresponding to all scenarios such as camping in the forest, office, running activities in India, and camping in the mountains can be determined. The structure of the filter determined in this way is stored in the water usage DB402 along with the result, so the determination unit 104 continues to learn with regard to future use and can determine a more preferred filter structure.

[0226] Furthermore, for example, in the above embodiment, the water processing sensor 4C and the drainage sensor 4D employ a specified sensor structure, but are not limited to this. They can also be configured such that, based on water usage information, it is possible to determine on the server 1 which sensor from a variety of sensors should be used.

[0227] Furthermore, for example, in the above embodiment, the water input to the user unit such as the shower is output from a water treatment unit that performs water treatment such as purification on the wastewater output from the user unit. That is, in the above embodiment, a water recycling system is used.

[0228] However, a water recycling system is not particularly necessary. For example, in the case of a water treatment system that includes one or more user units that output water as wastewater when a user uses the input water, and one or more water treatment units that can perform prescribed water treatment on at least a portion of the wastewater output from the one or more user units, the water input to the user device can be either water output from the water treatment unit or water supplied from outside the water treatment unit. In other words, the water output from the water treatment device can be used both in the user unit and in devices other than the user unit.

[0229] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, the shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4, server 1, user terminal 2, water treatment device 3, and treated water sensor 4 are interconnected via a network N such as the Internet. A brief supplement to this is provided below.

[0230] Specifically, for example, each shower room 5-1 to 5-4 can communicate with each other using the Internet or short-range wireless communication, or the shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 can communicate directly with the server 1 or the cloud without going through the user terminal 2.

[0231] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiments (mainly Figure 18), the description is based on the premise that the server 1 is pre-connected to various devices (such as dishwasher 5-1, etc.) that are used by the user unit.

[0232] However, server 1 does not need to identify in advance the various devices of the user unit connected to it.

[0233] That is, server 1 can also automatically determine the connection status of various devices using the unit based on the sensing results of sensor 4C or sensor 4D.

[0234] Therefore, server 1 does not need to obtain the connection status of various devices of the user unit in advance, and can perform processing based on the connection status of various devices of the user unit even if such information cannot be obtained.

[0235] Furthermore, the result of such a connection can be reflected in the display method of the icons shown in Figure 18, etc.

[0236] That is, for example, if icons A, B, and C are displayed at the bottom of the icon panel and only the device corresponding to C is connected while A and B are not connected, then only the icon of C can be displayed brightly, while the icons of A and B can be displayed darker.

[0237] In addition, for example, the series of processes described above can be executed either by hardware or by software.

[0238] In other words, Figure 4 The functional structure shown is for illustrative purposes only and is not specifically limited.

[0239] That is, as long as the information processing system has the function to execute the above series of processes as a whole, it is sufficient; the type of functional block used to implement this function is not particularly limited. Figure 4 Examples. Furthermore, the location of a function block is not particularly limited to... Figure 4 It can be any.

[0240] In addition, a functional block can be composed of a single hardware unit, a single software unit, or a combination thereof.

[0241] Additionally, for example, in cases where a series of processes are performed by software, the program constituting the software is installed on a computer or the like from a network or recording medium.

[0242] A computer can be a computer assembled into dedicated hardware.

[0243] In addition, a computer can also be a general-purpose smartphone or personal computer that can perform various functions by installing various programs; for example, in addition to a server, it can also be a general-purpose smartphone or personal computer.

[0244] In addition, for example, the recording medium containing such a program may consist not only of a removable medium (not shown) that is separately configured from the main body of the device for providing the program to the user, but also of a recording medium provided to the user in a state that is pre-assembled in the main body of the device.

[0245] Furthermore, the steps described in this specification regarding the program recorded on the recording medium include, of course, processing performed sequentially in time, but also processing that is not necessarily performed sequentially and is executed in parallel or individually.

[0246] In addition, in this specification, the term "system" refers to a device as a whole consisting of multiple devices or multiple units.

[0247] In summary, the water circulation management system of the present invention can be implemented in various ways as long as it adopts the following structure.

[0248] That is, the water treatment system of the present invention (e.g.) Figure 1 The water circulation treatment system S1 includes one or more user units (e.g., Figure 1 (of), in the user (e.g.) Figure 1 When a user (U) uses the input water, the user unit outputs the used water as drainage. The water treatment system has: one or more detection units (e.g., Figure 1 The processed water sensor 4C and the drainage sensor 4D are capable of detecting at least a portion of a predetermined physical quantity or a quantity based on the predetermined physical quantity, which is related to at least a portion of the water input to the information processing device controlled by the one or more user units and the drainage output from the one or more user units respectively; and an information generation unit (e.g., Figure 4 The information generation unit 102 generates information related to the use of the user of each of the one or more use units based on the results (e.g., sensing data) of at least a portion of the results of the one or more detection units.

[0249] Therefore, a water treatment system that can efficiently share multiple water use units can be provided.

[0250] Furthermore, the water treatment system may also have: one or more water treatment units (e.g., Figure 1 A water treatment device 3), capable of performing prescribed water treatment on at least a portion of the wastewater output from the one or more use units; and a control unit (e.g., Figure 4 The input control unit 103, based on the results of each of the more than one detection units, takes at least a portion of each of the more than one use unit and the more than one water treatment unit as control objects, and performs prescribed control on the control objects.

[0251] Therefore, a water treatment system that can be used for drainage in environments where water is difficult to secure can be provided.

[0252] In addition, the information generation unit can also generate water usage information, which includes at least one of the following: the start of water usage, the stop of water usage, the amount of water used, and the usage time of each of the one or more usage units.

[0253] Therefore, a water treatment system can be provided that can efficiently share multiple water use units based on the generated water usage information.

[0254] In addition, the control unit can also control the input of the treated water to each of the one or more user units based on the generated water usage information as the prescribed control.

[0255] Therefore, a water treatment system that can be used to drain water in environments where water availability is difficult to secure can be provided based on the generated water usage information.

[0256] In addition, the information generation unit can generate user usage information, which includes at least one of the following: the usage status of users using each of the more than one usage unit, and the time before a user who wants to use the more than one usage unit can use the usage unit.

[0257] Therefore, a water treatment system that can be used to drain water in environments where it is difficult to ensure water availability can be provided based on user usage information.

[0258] Furthermore, the water treatment unit may include one or more purification units, and the water treatment unit also includes a determining unit, which determines the structure of the purification unit used for the drainage treatment among the one or more purification units based on the water usage information.

[0259] Therefore, filter 31 can be used efficiently.

[0260] Additionally, the unit may include a shower, and the control unit controls the pressure of the water sprayed from the shower according to the water usage information and the prescribed control.

[0261] Therefore, a water treatment system that can efficiently share multiple water use units including showers can be provided.

[0262] Furthermore, as part of the specified control, the control unit is also capable of controlling the temperature and amount of water sprayed from the shower.

[0263] Therefore, a water treatment system for a shower that can efficiently control the temperature and volume of the sprayed water can be provided.

[0264] Additionally, by modifying the pump (e.g.) Figure 1 The pump 51) is driven or stopped, and the spray head (e.g.) Figure 1 The operation of the spray head 53, the spray valve (e.g.) Figure 1 The opening and closing of valve 52), and from the shower room (e.g. Figure 1 The piping between shower rooms 5-1 to 5-4 (e.g.) Figure 1 The waterway WL is connected to at least one sensor (e.g., Figure 1 The processed water sensor 4C Figure 1 The 4D drainage sensor detects changes in more than one electrical signal, thereby notifying the user of the shower's usability and the time remaining until the shower is ready for use.

[0265] In addition, by detecting and feeding back changes in any one or more electrical signals obtained from the operation of the shower head or from a sensor connected to the piping between the shower room, the water pressure of the shower can be kept constant.

[0266] In addition, by detecting the opening and closing of the shower valve and changes in more than one electrical signal obtained from at least one sensor or a sensor assembled in the water treatment device, it is possible to estimate whether a shower can be used or the time until a shower can be used.

[0267] In addition, switching the filter and water circuit according to the shower's usage conditions can provide the best water purification method.

[0268] Additionally, the water flow can be switched on or off depending on the usage of the shower, the operation of the system, and the water level, so that the remaining water in the tank (e.g.) can be used to ensure water supply. Figure 16 The water storage tanks (33-1 to 33-4) or water treatment devices operate to provide a shower at a constant water temperature, volume or pressure.

[0269] Label Explanation

[0270] 1: Server; 2, 2-1 to 2-n: User terminals; 3, 3-1 to 3-4: Water treatment devices; 4C, 4C-1 to 4C-4: Treated water sensors; 4D, 4D-1 to 4D-4: Drainage sensors; 5, 5-1 to 5-4: Water usage devices (shower, dishwasher, washing machine, toilet); 11: CPU; 12: ROM; 13: RAM; 14: Bus; 15: Input / output interface; 16: Output section; 17: Input section; 18: Storage section; 19: Communication section; 20: Driver; 30: Removable media; 31: Filter; 32: Drainage treatment tank; 33, 33-1 to 33-4: Water storage tank; 51, 51-1 to 51-4: Pump; 52, 52-1 to 52- 4: Valve; 53, 53-1 to 53-4: Spray head; 54, 54-1 to 54-4: Touch panel; 101: Acquisition unit; 102: Information generation unit; 103: Input control unit; 104: Determination unit; 401: Sensor DB; 402: Water usage DB; 403: User usage DB; A1, A2: Filter A; B1, B2: Filter B; F1, F11, F21 to F23, F31, F32, F41, F42; F51, F61, F71 to F74: Display area; B31, B41, B511, B512: Buttons; S1, S2, S3: Water circulation management system; U, U1 to Un: User; WL: Water path; N: Network; W1 to W3: Lines on the graph.

Claims

1. A water treatment system comprising one or more user units, wherein when using input water, the user unit outputs used water as wastewater, the water treatment system comprising: One or more detection units are capable of detecting a specified physical quantity or a quantity based on the specified physical quantity that is related to at least a portion of the water input to the one or more user units and the wastewater output from the one or more user units respectively. An information generation unit generates user usage information based on at least a portion of the results from the one or more detection units. The user usage information includes information related to the usage of each user of the one or more usage units. One or more water treatment units are capable of performing prescribed water treatment on at least a portion of the wastewater output from the one or more use units; as well as A control unit, based on the results of the one or more detection units, takes each of the one or more use units and at least a portion of the one or more water treatment units as control objects, and performs prescribed control on the control objects. Using the aforementioned user units as units, the user usage information generated by the information generation unit and information indicating the status of each of the aforementioned user units are displayed on the screen of an information processing device that can be operated by the user and controls one or more of the aforementioned user units. The information generation unit generates water usage information, which includes at least one of the following: the start time of water usage, the stop time of water usage, the amount of water used, and the usage time, for each of the one or more user units. For each of the more than one use units, the user usage information and maintenance-related information of the water treatment system containing the specified use units are displayed independently on the screen of the information processing device.

2. The water treatment system according to claim 1, wherein, One or more pieces of information related to the use of the specified use unit may be displayed as an operation screen on the screen of the information processing device at any of the following times: before, during, and after the use of the specified use unit. Information related to the maintenance of the water treatment system is displayed on the screen of the information processing device as an operation screen or maintenance screen, wherein the operation screen or maintenance screen is used for maintenance based on the detection of the one or more detection units.

3. The water treatment system according to claim 2, wherein, The user usage information includes information indicating the waiting time from before the specified usage unit is used until the specified usage unit becomes usable.

4. The water treatment system according to claim 2, wherein, The user usage information includes information indicating the remaining time before the specified usage unit is used, up to the time until the preparation for making the specified usage unit usable is completed.

5. The water treatment system according to claim 2, wherein, The user usage information includes information representing the elapsed time since the start of using the specified user unit, or the usage time as a result of use, during or after the use of the specified user unit.

6. The water treatment system according to claim 2, wherein, Information related to the maintenance of the water treatment system includes any information related to the status of the pumps used to input water to the one or more user units, the status of the valves, and the status of the filters used in the water treatment units.

7. The water treatment system according to claim 2 or 6, wherein, Information related to the maintenance of the water treatment system includes information related to the water quality data of the one or more detection units.

Images