SMART TOILET AND HYGIENE MONITORING SYSTEM

Abstract

The invention relates to a toilet and hygiene monitoring system and method used in toilets in educational institutions and similar public spaces, which enables the automatic monitoring and management of toilet usage intensity, hygiene level, and consumables.

Description

1 TARIFF SMART TOILET AND HYGIENE MONITORING SYSTEM Technical Area 5 The invention is for use in toilets in educational institutions and similar public spaces. It relates to the toilets used and the hygiene monitoring system. The invention specifically addresses the issue of toilet usage intensity, hygiene level, and consumables. Toilet and hygiene materials that enable automatic tracking and management. It is related to the tracking system. State of the Art Toilets located in educational institutions and similar public spaces Cleaning, hygiene, and maintenance processes today are largely based on manual methods. It is based on. In the current technology, the toilet cleaning process is mostly done manually at specific time intervals. Control is carried out through cleaning and unscheduled maintenance processes based on staff observation. and especially in schools, student density fluctuates and is unpredictable throughout the day. Therefore, these methods do not reflect the actual usage intensity of toilets or their hygiene levels. It fails to accurately reflect sudden changes and the rate at which consumables are consumed. Information on how often and at what times toilets are used in educational institutions. Continuous and reliable data is not available. Cleaning needs are often met by staff. It depends on subjective evaluation or student complaints and soap, The depletion of supplies such as toilet paper and paper towels usually only happens when... 30 if students notice it during use or staff accidentally check it This is understood through its effect. This situation is especially true in education, where there is a high concentration of children. This disrupts the continuity of hygiene standards in their environments and increases the risk of infectious diseases. This increases the workload and makes the cleaning staff's work planning inefficient. Furthermore... Critical factors in existing systems such as usage intensity, increased pollution, or material shortages. Due to the lack of automatic alert mechanisms regarding these situations, cleaning and 35 Maintenance processes remain reactive. This leads to problems. 2 However, it can only be resolved once it arises, and this affects student health and the school. This leads to significant disruptions in operations. Therefore, the known technique... Real-time monitoring of toilet areas and hygiene as required by educational institutions. Measuring the level with objective sensor data, automatic tracking of consumables, and It fails to meet requirements such as data-driven guidance of cleaning staff; 5 Therefore, current methods are inadequate in terms of both operational efficiency and student health and safety. It falls short in terms of hygiene management. In conclusion, the existence of the above problems and the inadequacy of the current solutions, This has made it necessary to make improvements in the technical field. 10 Purpose of the Invention The present invention eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages and contributes to the relevant technical field. It is related to smart toilets and hygiene monitoring systems that bring new advantages. 15 The main purpose of the invention is for use in educational institutions and similar public spaces. Automatic monitoring of toilet usage intensity, hygiene levels, and consumables. A toilet and hygiene monitoring system has been developed that enables its monitoring and management. to put. 20 The invention aims to enable the use of toilet entrances and cubicles through sensors. A toilet and hygiene monitoring system that enables automatic detection has been developed. to place. Another aim of the invention is to improve the level of hygiene in toilets by considering odor, humidity, and surface. Toilet and hygiene monitoring that enables objective measurement using sensors. The goal is to establish the system. Another aim of the invention is to reduce the consumption of consumables such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels to 30%. Toilet and hygiene monitoring system that enables automatic monitoring of levels. to reveal. Another aim of the invention is to reduce hygiene levels and increase usage intensity. or a toilet that automatically generates alerts when supplies run low and 35 The goal is to establish a hygiene monitoring system. 3 Another purpose of the invention is to enable cleaning staff to know which toilet should be cleaned when. toilet and hygiene that provides data-driven guidance on what is needed. The goal is to establish a tracking system. Another aim of the invention is to collect usage and hygiene data from all toilets. A toilet and hygiene monitoring system has been developed that allows for analysis on a central platform. to place. Another purpose of the invention is to enable real-time monitoring of cleaning frequency and maintenance processes. According to the data, a toilet and hygiene monitoring system that enables optimization has emerged. to place. Another aim of the invention is to ensure the continuity of hygiene standards in educational institutions. to improve the management of cleaning processes proactively, rather than reactively The aim is to establish a toilet and hygiene monitoring system. 15 Another aim of the invention is to transform toilet areas from passive usage areas into functional spaces. toilets and The goal is to establish a hygiene monitoring system. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. And thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures, it becomes clearer. This will be understood as such. Therefore, the evaluation should also include these forms and detailed explanations. This should be done taking that into consideration. Figures that will help understand the invention. Figure 1: Schematic diagram of the toilet and hygiene monitoring system that is the subject of the invention. Explanation of Part References 30 10. Toilet area 20. Usage sensor 30. Hygiene sensor 40. Consumable sensor 35 50. Control unit 4 60. Warning system 70. Personnel orientation module 80. Centralized administrative system Detailed Description of the Invention 5 This detailed description explains the preferred toilet and hygiene monitoring system that is the subject of the invention. alternatives, solely for the purpose of better understanding the subject and without any limitations It is explained in a way that will not create an impact. Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the toilet and hygiene monitoring system that is the subject of the invention. Accordingly, the toilet and hygiene monitoring system, in its most basic form, includes: toilet stalls, sinks. (10) toilets in the toilet area which includes the entrance area and common surfaces To determine how many people use the toilet and at what frequency. usage sensor (20) which detects usage, measuring the hygiene level of the toilet environment 15 hygiene sensor (30), which monitors the level of consumables used in the toilet material sensor (40), usage sensor (20), hygiene sensor (30) and material Control unit (50) that collects, processes and analyzes data from sensor (40), According to data from the control unit (50), overuse, decreased hygiene or Warning system that generates a warning in case of lack of materials (60), toilet area (10) 20 According to the data from the control unit (50), the cleaning priority of the cleaning staff personnel who identify, provide location and time information, and report cleaning tasks. guidance module (70), control unit (50), warning system (60) and personnel Use by collecting the data from the routing module (70) in a central location. 25 that analyzes the intensity, creates a cleaning plan, and reports the consumption of consumables. and by monitoring hygiene, it ensures that it is controlled by the management units. It includes a central management system (80). The invention concerns toilets and toilet stalls and washbasins in which a hygiene monitoring system is used. (10) toilets in the toilet area which includes the entrance area and common surfaces 30 toilet area to determine how many people use it and at what frequency (10) has been fitted with usage sensors (20) that detect toilet use. The subject of the sensors (20) is the opening and closing status of the entrance and cabin doors. The door sensor detects the presence of a user and the intensity of movement inside the restroom. The motion sensor measures the cabin's occupancy status (full / empty) and usage time. It includes a usage sensor. These sensors monitor the real-time use of the toilet. status, number of users, frequency of use, and duration of use accurately and consistently. by determining the usage intensity of the toilet area with objective data. It enables the determination of this. To measure the hygiene level of toilet use in toilet areas (10) toilet 5 Hygiene sensors (30) have been placed inside area (10). These hygiene sensors (30), odor sensor which measures the level of bad odor in the environment, humidity in the environment and surfaces a humidity sensor that detects the amount of moisture, and optionally a sink, toilet, or floor sensor. It includes a surface sensor that detects the level of contamination on its surface. These sensors, 10 that enable objective assessment of the hygiene level in a toilet environment It continuously generates data. To monitor the level of consumables used in toilet areas (10) Consumable sensor (40) is installed inside the toilet area (10). Consumable sensors (40) measure the amount of soap in the soap dispenser. toilet paper level sensor detects the fill level of toilet paper rolls. a paper towel dispenser with a level sensor that monitors the amount of material in the dispenser. It includes a level sensor. These sensors reduce the risk of supplies running out. By detecting it at an early stage, it enables the system to generate an alert. Usage sensors (20), hygiene sensors (30) and consumable sensors (40) All data obtained is sent to the control unit (50) which forms the decision mechanism of the system. It is transmitted. Control unit (50), usage sensors (20), hygiene sensors (30) and Collecting data from consumable sensors (40) in real time, It is an electronic unit that processes and analyzes; it calculates usage intensity, 25 to evaluate the hygiene level and the amount of consumables with threshold values It compares. The control unit (50) detects when the specified threshold values ​​are exceeded. in this case triggers the warning system (50) and the personnel guidance module (70) This enables the system to take action automatically. According to the data from the control unit (50), overuse, decreased hygiene or Warning system which activates in case of material shortage (60), cleaning It is an alert mechanism that sends notifications to its personnel or management units. Warning system (60) connected with control unit (50) to mobile devices, personnel panel or by sending instant notifications to the central management screen, problems can be detected without delay. 35 It ensures that it is done. 6 Personnel guidance module (70) connected with control unit (50), cleaning a software-based system run on the employee's mobile device or employee panel modules and usage sensors (20), hygiene sensors located in the toilet area (10) (30) and according to the data transmitted from the consumable sensors (40) to the control unit (50) Location and time information determines the cleaning priority of the cleaning staff. 5 It reports cleaning tasks by providing personnel routing module (70), By determining which toilet needs cleaning and when, the cleaning processes can be structured. It ensures that the process is data-driven, not random. 10 from the control unit (50), warning system (60) and personnel guidance module (70) All data is collected by the central management system (80). Central management system (80), analyzes usage intensity, creates a cleaning plan, consumables reporting consumption and monitoring hygiene, which is then controlled by management units. It is a software-based management platform that enables this. Centralized management system (80), 15 on local server, cloud-based server or distributed computing units It is capable of functioning and forms the high-level control layer of the system. The procedural steps for the toilet and hygiene monitoring method described in this invention are as follows: a) Including toilet stalls, washroom area, entrance area and common surfaces When a user enters toilet area (10), 20 people are inside toilet area (10). installed usage sensors (20) door opening-closing, movement and cabin It can detect the usage status of the toilet by sensing occupancy data. b) Data detected by the usage sensors (20) to the control unit (50) the transmission and control unit (50) of this data the number of users, usage calculating the duration and usage intensity, 25 c) Hygiene sensors (30) placed inside the toilet area (10) ambient odor It measures water level, humidity level and optional surface contamination data, d) Transmission of data obtained from hygiene sensors (30) to the control unit (50) and the control unit (50) compares these data with the hygiene threshold values determining the hygiene level, 30 e) The consumable sensor (40) located in the toilet area (10) is soap, measuring the toilet paper and paper towel levels, f) Data obtained from consumable sensors (40) to the control unit (50) transmission and control unit (50) material levels with threshold values by comparing, determining whether there is a shortage of materials, 35 7 g) The control unit (50), usage intensity, hygiene level and consumables According to the analysis results regarding the quantity, overuse, decreased hygiene, or Identifying material shortages, h) In the critical situations detected, the control unit's (50) warning system (60) triggering and warning system (60) to mobile devices, staff panel or 5 sending notifications to the central management screen, i) Personnel guidance module according to the data from the control unit (50) (70) determining the cleaning priority, planning the cleaning time and cleaning notifying its personnel of their assignments, j) Control unit (50), warning system (60) and personnel guidance module 10 (70) transferring all incoming data to the central management system (80) and central usage intensity of the management system (80), hygiene trends and consumables Creating a cleaning plan and reporting by analyzing consumption data. to do.

Claims

8 REQUESTS 1. In toilets in educational institutions and similar public spaces. the intensity of toilet use, hygiene level, and consumption toilets and 5 that enable automatic tracking and management of materials. It is a hygiene monitoring system; its feature is: - toilet stalls, washroom area, entrance area and common surfaces (10) how many people use the toilet and which toilet is included in the toilet area detects toilet use to determine how frequently it is used. usage sensor (20), 10 - hygiene sensor (30) which measures the hygiene level of the toilet environment, in the toilet consumables that monitor the level of consumables used sensor (40), - usage sensor (20), hygiene sensor (30) and material sensor (40) control unit that collects, processes and analyzes incoming data (50), 15 - connected to the control unit (50) and coming from the control unit (50) According to the data, this could be due to overuse, decreased hygiene, or a shortage of supplies. Warning system that generates warnings in certain situations (60), - connected to the control unit (50) and control in the toilet area (10) According to data from unit (50), cleaning staff cleaning 20 Prioritizes cleaning by providing location and time information. Personnel guidance module (70) which reports their duties, - control unit (50), warning system (60) and personnel guidance by collecting the data from the module (70) in a central location and using it analyzing the density, creating a cleaning plan, consumables 25 management units that report consumption and monitor hygiene central management system that enables it to be controlled by (80) It includes.

2. A toilet and hygiene monitoring system in accordance with Claim 1, whose feature is; the aforementioned 30 the usage sensor (20) and the opening and closing status of the entrance and cabin doors The door sensor detects the presence and movement of a user inside the toilet. a motion sensor that detects the density, the full / empty status of the cabin and It includes a cabin usage sensor that measures the usage time. 35 9 3. A toilet and hygiene monitoring system in accordance with Claim 1, whose feature is; as mentioned above. hygiene sensor (30), odor sensor which measures the level of bad odor in the environment, humidity sensor that detects the amount of moisture in the environment and on surfaces, and optional a surface that detects the level of dirt on the sink, toilet or floor surface It includes its sensor. 5 4. A toilet and hygiene monitoring system in accordance with Claim 1, the feature of which is; the aforementioned consumables. material sensor (40) measures the amount of soap in the soap dispenser toilet level sensor detects the fill level of toilet paper rolls. paper level sensor and the amount of material in the paper towel dispenser 10 It includes a paper towel level sensor.

5. In toilets in educational institutions and similar public spaces. the intensity of toilet use, hygiene level, and consumption toilets and 15 that enable automatic tracking and management of materials. It is a hygiene monitoring method; its characteristic feature is: a) Toilet stalls, washroom area, entrance area and common areas by a user entering the toilet area (10) which includes its surfaces Use sensors (20) placed inside the toilet area (10) door By detecting opening / closing, movement, and cabin occupancy data, 20 Determining the usage status of the toilet, b) Data detected by the usage sensors (20) to the control unit (50) transmission and control unit (50) the number of users from this data, calculating usage time and usage intensity, c) Hygiene sensors (30) placed inside the toilet area (10) environment 25 odor level, humidity level and optional surface contamination data measuring, d) Data obtained from the hygiene sensors (30) to the control unit (50) transmission and control unit (50) of this data with hygiene threshold values by comparing and determining the level of hygiene, 30 e) Consumable material sensors (40) located in the toilet area (10) measuring the levels of soap, toilet paper, and paper towels, f) Data obtained from consumable sensors (40) to the control unit (50) transmission and control unit (50) material levels threshold 35. Determining whether there is a material shortage by comparing the values. g) The usage intensity, hygiene level and consumption of the control unit (50). According to the analysis results regarding the quantity of materials, overuse and hygiene issues are indicated. to detect drops or shortages of materials, h) In the critical situations detected, the control unit's (50) warning system (60) triggering and warning system (60) to mobile devices, staff panel or 5 sending notifications to the central management screen, i) Personnel routing according to data from the control unit (50). The module (70) determines the cleaning priority, cleaning time planning and notifying cleaning staff of their duties, j) Control unit (50), warning system (60) and personnel guidance 10 All data from module (70) to the central management system (80) transfer and central management system (80) usage intensity, hygiene Cleaning plan by analyzing trends and consumable consumption data. creating and reporting It includes the steps of the process. 15

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