Water-saving disinfection type self-adaptive communication intelligent water meter

Abstract

The invention discloses a water-saving disinfection type self-adaptive communication intelligent water meter, relates to the technical field of intelligent water meters, and realizes effective saving of water resources and instant guarantee of water quality by integrating an advanced water-saving technology, a water quality disinfection treatment unit and a self-adaptive communication protocol, and ensures the stability and efficiency of data transmission at the same time. According to the water meter, the optimal communication mode can be automatically selected according to real-time network conditions, accurate water pressure control is achieved by monitoring water pressure in real time and automatically adjusting the opening degree of a pressure reducing valve, and therefore the purpose of saving water is achieved. And the water quality guarantee of the last meter is provided. Historical water use data, configuration information and water quality detection results are stored by using an advanced storage chip, and a data encryption function is provided, so that data security is ensured. And in combination with a data analysis algorithm, intelligent services such as water consumption mode recognition, anomaly detection and prediction maintenance are provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of intelligent water meters, and in particular relates to a water-saving and disinfecting self-adaptive communication intelligent water meter. Background Art

[0002] In modern society, the tension of water resources is becoming increasingly prominent, especially in densely populated and industrially developed urban areas. Urbanization has not only exacerbated the contradiction between water supply and demand, but also put forward higher requirements for water quality. The rational allocation, effective utilization and safety of water resources have become a global challenge. As an important tool for realizing the refined management of water resources, the development and application of smart water meters have received widespread attention.

[0003] Although the existing smart water meter technology has improved the efficiency and convenience of collecting water use data to a certain extent, there are still some problems that need to be solved. The design of the water-saving function of existing smart water meters is often relatively simple, lacking effective water-saving control strategies and dynamic adjustment mechanisms, and it is difficult to meet the needs of different users and different water use scenarios. Although some smart water meters have basic water quality monitoring functions, these functions are usually limited to preliminary detection of water quality, and have limited ability to identify and process complex pollutants, and cannot fully guarantee water quality safety. The communication capabilities of smart water meters are also often affected by the network environment, such as insufficient signal coverage, bandwidth limitations, and interference problems, which may affect the stability and real-time performance of data transmission, reducing the practicality and reliability of smart water meters.

[0004] In order to overcome the limitations of the prior art, the present invention proposes a water-saving and disinfection-type adaptive communication intelligent water meter. This water meter can not only achieve accurate water volume measurement and remote monitoring, but also integrates advanced water-saving technology and water quality disinfection treatment units, as well as intelligent adaptive communication protocols, in order to achieve efficient water saving, ensure water quality safety, and ensure the stability and efficiency of data transmission. Through these innovative designs, the present invention aims to provide water supply management departments and end users with a more intelligent, efficient and safe water use solution to support the sustainable use of water resources and the continuous improvement of water quality. Summary of the invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a water-saving and disinfecting adaptive communication smart water meter in response to the shortcomings of the background technology. By integrating advanced water-saving technology, water quality disinfection treatment unit and adaptive communication protocol, it achieves effective conservation of water resources and immediate guarantee of water quality, while ensuring the stability and efficiency of data transmission.

[0006] The present invention adopts the following technical solutions to solve the above technical problems:

[0007] Water-saving and disinfection adaptive communication smart water meter, including advanced storage chip, ultraviolet disinfection module, intelligent pressure reducing valve, adaptive communication protocol module, sensor, actuator;

[0008] Advanced memory chips for storing data, including historical water usage data, configuration information, and water quality test results;

[0009] Ultraviolet disinfection module, responsible for immediate disinfection of outflowing water;

[0010] Intelligent pressure reducing valve, used to automatically adjust the water pressure of the faucet according to the water pressure;

[0011] Adaptive communication protocol module, which is responsible for the remote transmission of data and dynamically selects the most appropriate communication method according to the current network environment and communication conditions, including LORA module, NB-IoT module, Wi-Fi module and cellular network module;

[0012] Sensors to monitor water quality parameters, water pressure and flow;

[0013] The actuator is used to control the operation of the intelligent pressure reducing valve and the micro ultraviolet disinfection module according to the instructions of the control system.

[0014] As a further preferred solution of the water-saving and disinfecting adaptive communication intelligent water meter of the present invention, the working principle of the adaptive communication protocol module is as follows: dynamically selecting the most suitable communication mode according to the current network environment and communication conditions; evaluating the network performance of different communication technologies, including communication efficiency evaluation and energy efficiency evaluation, by real-time monitoring of the quality of wireless signals, including signal strength RSSI, signal-to-noise ratio SNR, and data packet loss rate;

[0015] Among them, signal strength RSSI: is used to measure the strength of the received signal, expressed in decibel milliwatt dBm:

[0016] Signal strength RSSI = 10·log 10 (received signal power);

[0017] Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR): used to measure the ratio of signal to noise, expressed in decibels (dB):

[0018] Signal-to-noise ratio SNR = 10·log 10 (Signal power / noise power);

[0019] Packet loss rate: An indicator used to measure the reliability of data transmission, calculated as the ratio of the number of lost packets to the total number of transmitted packets:

[0020]

[0021] Communication efficiency evaluation: Comprehensively consider signal strength, signal-to-noise ratio and packet loss rate to evaluate communication efficiency:

[0022] Communication efficiency = w1·SNR+w2·(1-data loss rate)-w3·(1 / RSSI);

[0023] Among them, w1, w2, and w3 are weight coefficients, which are adjusted according to the actual application scenario.

[0024] Energy consumption assessment: used to evaluate the energy consumption of different communication technologies to select the communication method with the best energy efficiency:

[0025]

[0026] As a further preferred embodiment of the water-saving and disinfecting adaptive communication intelligent water meter of the present invention, the working principle of the intelligent pressure reducing valve is as follows: real-time monitoring of the pressure of the water supply network, and automatic adjustment of the opening of the pressure reducing valve according to the monitoring result, so as to maintain a preset constant water outlet pressure, thereby effectively reducing the waste of water resources caused by excessive water pressure; the intelligent pressure reducing valve comprises a pressure sensor and a microcontroller unit, the pressure sensor is used to detect the water supply pressure in real time, and transmit the data to the microcontroller unit, the microcontroller unit adjusts the opening of the pressure reducing valve through a control algorithm according to a preset pressure threshold and real-time data, thereby realizing precise water pressure control;

[0027] Among them, water pressure monitoring: the voltage output by the pressure sensor is proportional to the water pressure: P = k·V+b; where P is the water pressure, V is the voltage output by the sensor, k is the proportionality coefficient, and b is the offset;

[0028] Control algorithm: PID control algorithm is used to control the regulating valve:

[0029]

[0030] Among them, Δu(t) is the adjustment amount of the control valve, e(t) is the deviation, that is, the difference between the preset pressure and the actual pressure, K p , K i , K d They are proportional, integral, and differential control coefficients respectively;

[0031] Valve position calculation: Calculate the valve position based on the adjustment amount calculated by the PID algorithm:

[0032] u(t)=u(t-1)+Δu(t);

[0033] Among them, u(t) is the valve position at the current moment, and u(t-1) is the valve position at the previous moment.

[0034] As a further preferred embodiment of the water-saving and disinfecting adaptive communication intelligent water meter of the present invention, the working principle of the ultraviolet disinfection module is as follows: using the bactericidal properties of ultraviolet UV to disinfect water; destroying the DNA or RNA of microorganisms in the water by emitting ultraviolet UV light of a specific wavelength, so that they lose the ability to reproduce and survive, thereby achieving the purpose of disinfection; integrating a micro-ultraviolet disinfection module in the intelligent water meter to achieve instant disinfection of the outflowing water and ensure water quality safety;

[0035] Among them, ultraviolet UV dose calculation: D = I·t; D is UV dose, I is UV light intensity, and t is irradiation time;

[0036] Disinfection effect evaluation: Determine the minimum UV dose required based on the specific UV sensitivity of the microorganism to ensure the expected disinfection effect; Among them, D min is the minimum UV dose, N O is the initial number of microorganisms, N is the number of microorganisms after disinfection, and I o is the initial UV light intensity, I is the actual UV light intensity;

[0037] Ultraviolet UV lamp life prediction: According to the use time and power of UV lamp, predict the lamp life and replacement time:

[0038] Among them, the rated usage time is usually provided by the manufacturer, and the actual usage time is calculated based on the frequency and duration of use.

[0039] As a further preferred solution of the water-saving and disinfecting adaptive communication smart water meter of the present invention, the working principle of the advanced storage chip is as follows: based on the effective storage and in-depth analysis of the data collected by the smart water meter, it includes a high-performance storage chip, including a flash memory or a solid-state hard disk SSD, and a data analysis unit; the storage chip is responsible for long-term storage of the operating data of the water meter, including water consumption, water quality parameters, device status and user configuration; the data analysis unit uses advanced data processing algorithms to analyze the stored data to provide water use patterns, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance and energy consumption optimization intelligent services;

[0040] Data storage capacity calculation: Capacity = data volume × data frequency × storage period Capacity = data volume x data frequency x storage period; where data volume is the size of data recorded each time, data frequency is the frequency of data recording, and storage period is the length of time for data storage.

[0041] Data encryption: encrypted data = encryption algorithm (original data, key); encryption algorithms include AES and RSA, and the key is the key used for encryption and decryption;

[0042] Data trend analysis: Among them, trend represents the change trend of data over time, and baseline data is the initial or reference data point;

[0043] Anomaly Detection: Among them, the anomaly score is used to evaluate the degree of deviation between the current data point and the historical average data;

[0044] Predictive maintenance: Maintenance time = current time + (mean time between failures × adjustment factor); the adjustment factor is adjusted based on historical maintenance data and equipment status.

[0045] Compared with the prior art, the present invention adopts the above technical solution and has the following technical effects:

[0046] The present invention discloses a water-saving and disinfecting self-adaptive communication intelligent water meter, which comprises an advanced storage chip, an ultraviolet disinfection module, an intelligent pressure reducing valve, an self-adaptive communication protocol module, a sensor, and an actuator; by integrating advanced water-saving technology, a water quality disinfection treatment unit, and an self-adaptive communication protocol, it realizes effective water resource conservation and instant water quality assurance, while ensuring the stability and efficiency of data transmission; the intelligent water meter of the present invention not only improves the utilization efficiency of water resources, ensures water quality safety, but also improves user experience, while reducing operation and maintenance costs, and has high practical value and social significance; it comprises:

[0047] Adaptive communication protocol: It can automatically select the best communication method, such as LORA, NB-IoT, etc., according to the real-time network conditions and signal strength to ensure the stability and efficiency of data transmission;

[0048] Intelligent pressure reducing valve water-saving technology: By real-time monitoring of water pressure and automatically adjusting the opening of the pressure reducing valve, accurate water pressure control is achieved, thereby achieving the purpose of water saving;

[0049] Integrated micro water treatment unit: A micro UV disinfection module is integrated into the water meter to instantly disinfect the outflowing water, providing water quality assurance at the last meter.

[0050] Advanced memory chips and data analysis:

[0051] (1) Use advanced storage chips to store historical water use data, configuration information, and water quality test results, and have data encryption functions to ensure data security;

[0052] (2) Combined with data analysis algorithms, it provides intelligent services such as water use pattern recognition, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance;

[0053] User interaction interface: Provides an intuitive user interface that allows users to query, download and analyze data, as well as update configuration information, enhancing user experience;

[0054] Intelligent fault diagnosis and early warning system: It can monitor the operating status of the water meter in real time and automatically alarm and provide troubleshooting suggestions when an abnormality is detected.

[0055] Modular design: The modular design facilitates future upgrades and expansion of new functions, improving the maintainability and scalability of the water meter;

[0056] System Compatibility: Designed with compatibility with other smart devices in mind, it can be easily integrated into smart home and smart city systems. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0057] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0058] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a water meter of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 2 It is a working flow chart of the adaptive communication protocol of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 3 This is a working principle diagram of the intelligent pressure reducing valve water-saving technology of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 4 It is the structure and working flow diagram of the water disinfection treatment unit of the present invention;

[0062] Figure 5 It is a functional diagram of the advanced storage chip and data analysis module of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0063] The technical solution of the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0064] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention. The present invention is described in detail below based on the drawings and preferred embodiments, and the purpose and effect of the present invention will become clearer. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0065] The present invention is a water-saving and disinfection-type adaptive communication intelligent water meter, which aims to provide an efficient, safe and intelligent water metering and monitoring solution. The water meter integrates advanced water-saving technology, water quality disinfection treatment unit and adaptive communication protocol to achieve effective water resource conservation and instant water quality guarantee, while ensuring the stability and efficiency of data transmission.

[0066] The main inventions include:

[0067] Adaptive communication protocol: Able to automatically select the best communication method according to real-time network conditions, such as LORA, NB-IoT, etc., to ensure the stability and efficiency of data transmission.

[0068] Intelligent pressure reducing valve water-saving technology: By real-time monitoring of water pressure and automatic adjustment of the opening of the pressure reducing valve, precise water pressure control can be achieved, thereby achieving the purpose of water saving.

[0069] Integrated micro water treatment unit: A micro UV disinfection module is integrated into the water meter to instantly disinfect the outflowing water and provide water quality assurance at the last meter.

[0070] Advanced storage chips and data analysis: Advanced storage chips are used to store historical water use data, configuration information, and water quality test results, and data encryption functions are provided to ensure data security. Combined with data analysis algorithms, intelligent services such as water use pattern recognition, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance are provided.

[0071] The smart water meter of the present invention not only improves the utilization efficiency of water resources and ensures water quality safety, but also enhances user experience, while reducing operation and maintenance costs, and has high practical value and social significance.

[0072] The present invention relates to the field of smart water meter technology, and in particular to a new type of smart water meter that integrates innovative water-saving control mechanisms, advanced water disinfection technologies, and intelligent adaptive communication systems to achieve efficient management and optimal utilization of water resources. The design of the smart water meter is intended to meet the needs of modern urban water supply systems for accurate metering, safe water supply, and remote monitoring, while responding to the global call for energy conservation, emission reduction, and sustainable development.

[0073] In the field of smart water meter technology, traditional water meters usually only have basic water volume measurement functions, while modern smart water meters provide richer and more advanced functions by integrating microelectronics technology, sensor technology, communication technology and data processing technology. These functions include but are not limited to real-time data monitoring, remote meter reading, fault diagnosis, early warning notification, and intelligent interface for interaction with users.

[0074] The smart water meter of the present invention further expands these functions, especially in the following aspects:

[0075] Water-saving control mechanism: Through intelligent pressure reducing valves and flow control algorithms, precise control of water flow is achieved, optimizing the use efficiency of water resources and reducing waste.

[0076] Water quality disinfection technology: Utilize built-in micro disinfection units, such as ultraviolet disinfection modules, to ensure that water meets safety and hygiene standards before flowing out of the water meter, providing last-meter water quality assurance.

[0077] Adaptive communication system: Using advanced communication protocols and algorithms, it automatically selects the most appropriate communication method according to the real-time network conditions to ensure the stability and real-time performance of data transmission.

[0078] like Figure 1 Shown: The schematic diagram of the water meter structure. It includes advanced storage chip, ultraviolet disinfection module, intelligent pressure reducing valve, adaptive communication protocol module, sensor, and actuator;

[0079] Advanced memory chips for storing data, including historical water usage data, configuration information, and water quality test results;

[0080] Ultraviolet disinfection module, responsible for immediate disinfection of outflowing water;

[0081] Intelligent pressure reducing valve, used to automatically adjust the water pressure of the faucet according to the water pressure;

[0082] Adaptive communication protocol module, which is responsible for the remote transmission of data and dynamically selects the most appropriate communication method according to the current network environment and communication conditions, including LORA module, NB-IoT module, Wi-Fi module and cellular network module;

[0083] Sensors to monitor water quality parameters, water pressure and flow;

[0084] The actuator is used to control the operation of the intelligent pressure reducing valve and the micro ultraviolet disinfection module according to the instructions of the control system.

[0085] like Figure 2 Shown: A workflow diagram of the adaptive communication protocol.

[0086] 1) Start: It is the starting point of the process.

[0087] 2) Monitor network conditions: including signal strength, signal-to-noise ratio and other parameters.

[0088] 3) Is the signal strength sufficient? and the signal-to-noise ratio sufficient? are two key decision points used to determine whether a particular communication technology can be selected.

[0089] 4) Choosing LORA communication, NB-IoT communication, Wi-Fi communication and cellular network communication is to choose the most appropriate communication method according to different network conditions and data requirements.

[0090] 5) Data transfer: It is the process of performing data transfer.

[0091] 6) Transmission success: It is a checkpoint used to confirm whether the data is successfully transmitted.

[0092] 7) End: This is the end point of the process. If the transmission fails, it returns to monitoring network conditions and restarts the process.

[0093] like Figure 3 Shown: The working principle diagram of the intelligent pressure reducing valve water-saving technology.

[0094] 1) Start: It is the starting point of the process.

[0095] 2) Water pressure monitoring: The built-in pressure sensor monitors the water pressure of the water supply network in real time.

[0096] 3) Is the water pressure higher than the set point? and Is the water pressure lower than the set point? are two key decision points to determine if the pressure reducing valve opening needs to be adjusted.

[0097] 4) Reduce the opening of the pressure reducing valve: When the water pressure is too high, reduce the opening of the pressure reducing valve to reduce the water pressure out of the faucet.

[0098] 5) Increase the opening of the pressure reducing valve: When the water pressure is too low, increase the opening of the pressure reducing valve to ensure sufficient water outlet pressure.

[0099] 6) Maintain the current opening of the pressure reducing valve: When the water pressure is within the set range, the current opening of the pressure reducing valve remains unchanged.

[0100] 7) Data recording and analysis: Record the water pressure data before and after adjustment, and analyze the water-saving effect.

[0101] 8) Has the water saving target been achieved? Check whether the expected water saving effect has been achieved by adjusting the pressure reducing valve.

[0102] 9) End: It is the end point of the process. If the water saving target is not achieved, it returns to the water pressure monitoring and restarts the process.

[0103] like Figure 4 Shown: The structure and workflow diagram of the water disinfection treatment unit.

[0104] 1) Start: It is the starting point of the process.

[0105] 2) Water flows into the disinfection unit: indicates that water flows from the water meter into the water quality disinfection treatment unit.

[0106] 3) Ultraviolet light activation: Start the UV light and prepare for disinfection.

[0107] 4) Water is irradiated with ultraviolet light: When water flows through the ultraviolet irradiation area, ultraviolet light destroys the DNA or RNA of microorganisms in the water, achieving disinfection.

[0108] 5) Disinfection effect monitoring: Use sensors to monitor the water quality after disinfection to ensure that safety standards are met.

[0109] 6) Is the disinfection up to standard? Check whether the water quality after disinfection meets the safety standards.

[0110] 7) Water output: The disinfected water is output for users to use.

[0111] 8) Adjust UV intensity: If disinfection is not up to standard, adjust the intensity or exposure time of the UV lamp to enhance the disinfection effect.

[0112] 9) Record disinfection data: record the data during the disinfection process, including the use of UV lamps, disinfection time, water quality parameters, etc.

[0113] 10) End: It is the end point of the process.

[0114] like Figure 5 As shown, a functional diagram of an advanced storage chip and a data analysis module is presented.

[0115] Start: is the starting point of the process.

[0116] Data collection: refers to the collection of data from the sensors and monitoring systems of smart water meters.

[0117] Data preprocessing: This involves cleaning, formatting, and standardizing the collected data for easy storage and analysis.

[0118] Data encryption: Ensure data security before storage and protect data through encryption algorithms.

[0119] Data storage: Save the encrypted data into advanced storage chips.

[0120] Data analysis: Use statistical analysis, machine learning and other methods to conduct in-depth analysis of stored data.

[0121] Generate reports: Generate reports based on data analysis results, providing information such as water usage patterns, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance.

[0122] User interface presentation: Data reports and analysis results are presented through the user interface, allowing users to easily access and understand the data.

[0123] Data synchronization: Synchronize data to a central server or cloud platform for remote monitoring and management.

[0124] Intelligent decision support: Provide intelligent decision support based on data analysis results, such as water-saving suggestions, fault prevention, etc.

[0125] End: is the end point of the process.

[0126] Preferably, the working principle of the adaptive communication protocol module is as follows: dynamically select the most appropriate communication mode according to the current network environment and communication conditions; evaluate the network performance of different communication technologies, including communication efficiency evaluation and energy efficiency evaluation, by real-time monitoring of the quality of wireless signals, including signal strength RSSI, signal-to-noise ratio SNR, and packet loss rate;

[0127] Among them, signal strength RSSI: is used to measure the strength of the received signal, expressed in decibel milliwatt dBm:

[0128] Signal strength RSSI = 10·log 10 (received signal power);

[0129] Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR): used to measure the ratio of signal to noise, expressed in decibels (dB):

[0130] Signal-to-noise ratio SNR = 10·log 10 (Signal power / noise power);

[0131] Packet loss rate: An indicator used to measure the reliability of data transmission, calculated as the ratio of the number of lost packets to the total number of transmitted packets:

[0132]

[0133] Communication efficiency evaluation: Comprehensively consider signal strength, signal-to-noise ratio and packet loss rate to evaluate communication efficiency:

[0134] Communication efficiency = w1·SNR+w2·(1-data loss rate)-w3·(1 / RSSI);

[0135] Among them, w1, w2, and w3 are weight coefficients, which are adjusted according to the actual application scenario.

[0136] Energy consumption assessment: used to evaluate the energy consumption of different communication technologies to select the communication method with the best energy efficiency:

[0137]

[0138] Preferably, the working principle of the intelligent pressure reducing valve is as follows: real-time monitoring of the pressure of the water supply network, and automatic adjustment of the opening of the pressure reducing valve according to the monitoring results, so as to maintain a preset constant water outlet pressure, thereby effectively reducing the waste of water resources caused by excessive water pressure; the intelligent pressure reducing valve comprises a pressure sensor and a microcontroller unit, the pressure sensor is used to detect the water supply pressure in real time and transmit the data to the microcontroller unit, the microcontroller unit adjusts the opening of the pressure reducing valve through a control algorithm according to a preset pressure threshold and real-time data, thereby achieving precise water pressure control;

[0139] Among them, water pressure monitoring: the voltage output by the pressure sensor is proportional to the water pressure: P = k·V+b; where P is the water pressure, V is the voltage output by the sensor, k is the proportionality coefficient, and b is the offset;

[0140] Control algorithm: PID control algorithm is used to control the regulating valve:

[0141]

[0142] Among them, Δu(t) is the adjustment amount of the control valve, e(t) is the deviation, that is, the difference between the preset pressure and the actual pressure, K p , K i , K d They are proportional, integral, and differential control coefficients respectively;

[0143] Valve position calculation: Calculate the valve position based on the adjustment amount calculated by the PID algorithm:

[0144] u(t)=u(t-1)+Δu(t);

[0145] Among them, u(t) is the valve position at the current moment, and u(t-1) is the valve position at the previous moment.

[0146] Preferably, the working principle of the ultraviolet disinfection module is as follows: using the bactericidal properties of ultraviolet UV to disinfect water; destroying the DNA or RNA of microorganisms in the water by emitting ultraviolet UV light of a specific wavelength, making them lose the ability to reproduce and survive, thereby achieving the purpose of disinfection; integrating a micro-ultraviolet disinfection module in the smart water meter to achieve instant disinfection of outflow water to ensure water quality safety;

[0147] Among them, ultraviolet UV dose calculation: D = I·t; D is UV dose, I is UV light intensity, and t is irradiation time;

[0148] Disinfection effect evaluation: Determine the minimum UV dose required based on the specific UV sensitivity of the microorganism to ensure the expected disinfection effect; Among them, D min is the minimum UV dose, NO is the initial number of microorganisms, N is the number of microorganisms after disinfection, and I o is the initial UV light intensity, I is the actual UV light intensity;

[0149] Ultraviolet UV lamp life prediction: According to the use time and power of UV lamp, predict the lamp life and replacement time:

[0150] Among them, the rated usage time is usually provided by the manufacturer, and the actual usage time is calculated based on the frequency and duration of use.

[0151] Preferably, the working principle of the advanced storage chip is as follows: based on the effective storage and in-depth analysis of the data collected by the smart water meter, it includes a high-performance storage chip, including Flash Memory or Solid State Drive SSD, and a data analysis unit; the storage chip is responsible for long-term storage of the water meter's operating data, including water consumption, water quality parameters, device status and user configuration; the data analysis unit uses advanced data processing algorithms to analyze the stored data to provide water use patterns, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance and energy consumption optimization intelligent services;

[0152] Data storage capacity calculation: Capacity = data volume × data frequency × storage period Capacity = data volume x data frequency x storage period; where data volume is the size of data recorded each time, data frequency is the frequency of data recording, and storage period is the length of time for data storage.

[0153] Data encryption: encrypted data = encryption algorithm (original data, key); encryption algorithms include AES and RSA, and the key is the key used for encryption and decryption;

[0154] Data trend analysis: Among them, trend represents the change trend of data over time, and baseline data is the initial or reference data point;

[0155] Anomaly Detection: Among them, the anomaly score is used to evaluate the degree of deviation between the current data point and the historical average data;

[0156] Predictive maintenance: Maintenance time = current time + (mean time between failures × adjustment factor); the adjustment factor is adjusted based on historical maintenance data and equipment status.

[0157] In addition, the smart water meter of the present invention also takes into account the compatibility with other smart devices and systems, and can be seamlessly integrated into the existing smart home and smart city infrastructure to provide users with a more convenient and intelligent service experience. Through these technological innovations, the present invention aims to promote the development of smart water meter technology and provide strong technical support for the sustainable management and utilization of water resources.

[0158] Example 1: Installation and configuration of smart water meter:

[0159] 1) Install smart water meters on water supply pipes to replace existing traditional water meters.

[0160] 2) Connect the intelligent pressure reducing valve to the water inlet of the water meter, and ensure that the pressure reducing valve is correctly installed and can be adjusted freely.

[0161] 3) Install a micro-UV disinfection module at the outlet of the water meter to ensure that the water is fully exposed to UV light when passing through.

[0162] 4) Connect the adaptive communication protocol module to the electronic control unit of the water meter to ensure that the module can receive data from the water meter.

[0163] 5) Configure the advanced storage chip of the water meter and set the data recording frequency and storage period.

[0164] 6) Input the user's water usage preference and water saving target through the user interface and initialize the operating parameters of the water meter.

[0165] Example 2: Adaptive communication of smart water meter:

[0166] 1) After the water meter is installed, the adaptive communication protocol module automatically detects available wireless networks.

[0167] 2) The module detects that the LORA network signal is strong, but the NB-IoT signal is weak, and selects LORA as the main communication method.

[0168] 3) During data transmission, the module monitors the signal quality in real time. If it finds that the LORA signal is interfered with, it will automatically switch to NB-IoT communication.

[0169] 4) The data is successfully transmitted to the central server, which processes the data and feeds the analysis results back to the water meter.

[0170] Example 3: Water-saving operation of intelligent pressure reducing valve:

[0171] 1) The user sets the night water saving mode through the mobile application, and the system automatically reduces the water pressure at night.

[0172] 2) The intelligent pressure reducing valve receives the adjustment instruction, reduces the opening, and reduces the water pressure at the faucet.

[0173] 3) The system continuously monitors water pressure to ensure that it does not exceed the water-saving threshold set by the user.

[0174] 4) The next morning, the system automatically returns to normal water pressure mode.

[0175] Example 4: Operation of water disinfection treatment unit:

[0176] 1) The micro-UV disinfection module is automatically activated when the water meter starts supplying water.

[0177] 2) The water flows through the disinfection unit, and the UV lamp emits UV-C light with a wavelength of 254nm to disinfect the water.

[0178] 3) The disinfected water is directed to the outlet, while the disinfection effect monitoring sensor detects the water quality.

[0179] 4) If the water quality is not up to standard, the system will increase the UV light intensity or extend the exposure time until the water quality meets the standard.

[0180] The present invention is highly efficient in water saving: through the intelligent pressure reducing valve water saving technology, the water pressure can be automatically adjusted according to the actual water demand, thus reducing the waste of water resources caused by excessive water pressure.

[0181] Water quality assurance: The integrated micro-ultraviolet disinfection module provides an effective means of water disinfection, ensuring that the water used by users meets safety and hygiene standards.

[0182] Stable and reliable communication: The adaptive communication protocol can select the best communication method according to the real-time network conditions, ensuring the stability and efficiency of data transmission, and ensuring accurate data transmission even in an unstable network environment.

[0183] Data security: Advanced memory chips are equipped with data encryption function to protect user data from unauthorized access or tampering, ensuring data security and privacy.

[0184] Intelligent analysis and decision support: The data analysis module can conduct in-depth analysis of the collected water use data, provide services such as water use pattern recognition, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance, and help users and water supply management departments make smarter decisions.

[0185] User-friendly interaction: Provides an intuitive user interface that enables users to easily view water consumption data, system status and analysis reports, while allowing users to adjust water meter settings according to personal needs.

[0186] Easy maintenance: Intelligent diagnosis and early warning systems can promptly detect and prompt potential maintenance needs, reduce the occurrence of failures, and reduce maintenance costs and workload.

[0187] Energy saving and environmental protection: By optimizing the use and management of water resources, energy consumption can be reduced, which is in line with the development trend of green environmental protection.

[0188] System compatibility: Designed with compatibility with other smart devices in mind, it can be easily integrated into smart home and smart city systems, providing users with a more comprehensive smart living experience.

[0189] Scalability: The modular design allows smart water meters to be easily upgraded and expanded with new functions in the future, maintaining long-term technological leadership and market competitiveness.

[0190] Those skilled in the art can understand that the above are only preferred examples of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention. Although the invention is described in detail with reference to the above examples, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above examples or replace some of the technical features with equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the invention should be included in the protection scope of the invention. All technical features in this embodiment can be freely combined according to actual needs.

[0191] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, it is still possible for those skilled in the art to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or to make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Water-saving and disinfection type adaptive communication smart water meter, characterized by: It includes advanced storage chips, ultraviolet disinfection modules, intelligent pressure reducing valves, adaptive communication protocol modules, sensors, and actuators; Advanced memory chips for storing data, including historical water usage data, configuration information, and water quality test results; Ultraviolet disinfection module, responsible for immediate disinfection of outflowing water; Intelligent pressure reducing valve, used to automatically adjust the water pressure of the faucet according to the water pressure; Adaptive communication protocol module, which is responsible for the remote transmission of data and dynamically selects the most appropriate communication method according to the current network environment and communication conditions, including LORA module, NB-IoT module, Wi-Fi module and cellular network module; Sensors to monitor water quality parameters, water pressure and flow; The actuator is used to control the operation of the intelligent pressure reducing valve and the micro ultraviolet disinfection module according to the instructions of the control system.

2. The water-saving and disinfection adaptive communication intelligent water meter according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The working principle of the adaptive communication protocol module is as follows: dynamically select the most appropriate communication mode according to the current network environment and communication conditions; evaluate the network performance of different communication technologies, including communication efficiency evaluation and energy efficiency evaluation, by real-time monitoring of the quality of wireless signals, including signal strength RSSI, signal-to-noise ratio SNR, and packet loss rate; Among them, signal strength RSSI: is used to measure the strength of the received signal, expressed in decibel milliwatt dBm: Signal strength RSSI = 10·log 10 (received signal power); Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR): used to measure the ratio of signal to noise, expressed in decibels (dB): Signal-to-noise ratio SNR = 10·log 10 (Signal power / noise power); Packet loss rate: An indicator used to measure the reliability of data transmission, calculated as the ratio of the number of lost packets to the total number of transmitted packets: Communication efficiency evaluation: Comprehensively consider signal strength, signal-to-noise ratio and packet loss rate to evaluate communication efficiency: Communication efficiency = w1·SNR+w2·(1-data loss rate)-w3·(1 / RSSI); Among them, w1, w2, and w3 are weight coefficients, which are adjusted according to the actual application scenario. Energy consumption assessment: used to evaluate the energy consumption of different communication technologies to select the communication method with the best energy efficiency:

3. The water-saving and disinfecting adaptive communication intelligent water meter according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The working principle of the intelligent pressure reducing valve is as follows: the pressure of the water supply network is monitored in real time, and the opening of the pressure reducing valve is automatically adjusted according to the monitoring results to maintain a preset constant water outlet pressure, thereby effectively reducing the waste of water resources caused by excessive water pressure; the intelligent pressure reducing valve includes a pressure sensor and a microcontroller unit, the pressure sensor is used to detect the water supply pressure in real time and transmit the data to the microcontroller unit, and the microcontroller unit adjusts the opening of the pressure reducing valve through a control algorithm according to the preset pressure threshold and real-time data, thereby achieving precise water pressure control; Among them, water pressure monitoring: the voltage output by the pressure sensor is proportional to the water pressure: P = k·V+b; where P is the water pressure, V is the voltage output by the sensor, k is the proportionality coefficient, and b is the offset; Control algorithm: PID control algorithm is used to control the regulating valve: Among them, Δu(t) is the adjustment amount of the control valve, e(t) is the deviation, that is, the difference between the preset pressure and the actual pressure, K p , K i , K d They are proportional, integral, and differential control coefficients respectively; Valve position calculation: Calculate the valve position based on the adjustment amount calculated by the PID algorithm: u(t)=u(t-1)+Δu(t); Among them, u(t) is the valve position at the current moment, and u(t-1) is the valve position at the previous moment.

4. The water-saving and disinfecting adaptive communication intelligent water meter according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The working principle of the ultraviolet disinfection module is as follows: the bactericidal properties of ultraviolet UV are used to disinfect water; the DNA or RNA of microorganisms in the water is destroyed by emitting ultraviolet UV light of a specific wavelength, making them lose the ability to reproduce and survive, thereby achieving the purpose of disinfection; a micro-ultraviolet disinfection module is integrated into the smart water meter to achieve instant disinfection of the outflowing water to ensure water quality safety; Among them, ultraviolet UV dose calculation: D = I·t; D is UV dose, I is UV light intensity, and t is irradiation time; Disinfection effect evaluation: Determine the minimum UV dose required based on the specific UV sensitivity of the microorganism to ensure the expected disinfection effect; Among them, D min is the minimum UV dose, N O is the initial number of microorganisms, N is the number of microorganisms after disinfection, and I o is the initial UV light intensity, I is the actual UV light intensity; Ultraviolet UV lamp life prediction: According to the use time and power of UV lamp, predict the lamp life and replacement time: Among them, the rated usage time is usually provided by the manufacturer, and the actual usage time is calculated based on the frequency and duration of use.

5. The water-saving and disinfecting adaptive communication intelligent water meter according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The working principle of the advanced storage chip is as follows: based on the effective storage and in-depth analysis of the data collected by the smart water meter, it includes a high-performance storage chip, including Flash Memory or Solid State Drive SSD, and a data analysis unit; the storage chip is responsible for long-term storage of the water meter's operating data, including water consumption, water quality parameters, device status and user configuration; the data analysis unit uses advanced data processing algorithms to analyze the stored data to provide water use patterns, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance and energy consumption optimization intelligent services; Data storage capacity calculation: Capacity = data volume × data frequency × storage period Capacity = data volume x data frequency x storage period; where data volume is the size of data recorded each time, data frequency is the frequency of data recording, and storage period is the length of time for data storage. Data encryption: encrypted data = encryption algorithm (original data, key); encryption algorithms include AES and RSA, and the key is the key used for encryption and decryption; Data trend analysis: Among them, trend represents the change trend of data over time, and baseline data is the initial or reference data point; Anomaly Detection: Among them, the anomaly score is used to evaluate the degree of deviation between the current data point and the historical average data; Predictive maintenance: Maintenance time = current time + (mean time between failures × adjustment factor); the adjustment factor is adjusted based on historical maintenance data and equipment status.

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