Electronic control device for hydrosanitary devices and hydrosanitary associated device

Abstract

Electronic control device (1) for hydrosanitary devices (100), comprising: - a data processing unit (103) configured to process electronic control data of at least a first hydrosanitary device (100); - at least an actuator (103k), operatively connected to said data processing unit (103) configured to receive a control signal (D1) from said data processing unit (103) and to control and / or adjust at least a function of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) as a function of said control signal (D1); wherein said electronic control device (1) is configured to control and / or adjust said at least a function of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) in a customizable way, according to at least a presetting parameter (P1, P2, P3, P4) set by the user and / or according to an operation signal received from said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100).

Description

[0001] Electronic control device for hydrosanitary devices and hydrosanitary associated device’

[0002] Field of the art

[0003] The present disclosure relates to the field of the electronic control devices; the present disclosure further concerns the field of the hydrosanitary devices.

[0004] In detail the present disclosure describes an electronic control device for hydrosanitary devices.

[0005] The present disclosure describes a hydrosanitary device including said electronic control device.

[0006] The faucets for hydrosanitary applications can have different shapes and actuation modes and are traditionally conceived for variating the flow of water.

[0007] Once, the water dispensing from hydrosanitary devices like sinks or showers took place by means of two distinguished controls, whose function was to adjust respectively the flow of hot water and the flow of cold water. The user, acting alternatively or simultaneously on the controls, set both the overall flow and the temperature of the water. The actuation of the traditional controls took place by means of a rotation of a dispensing handle, which is connected to a movable equipment of a valve group; the rotation of the dispensing handle took place co-axially with the movable equipment of the valve group.

[0008] The dispensing handle could be of an L-type, or have two or four control knobs.

[0009] Subsequently appeared the mixers, that have joined the function of the two separate controls in a single dispensing device. The mixers operate by means of a movement of rotation centered on the axis of the movable equipment of the valve group; this function allows to variate the temperature of the water that will be dispensed. A further function of rotation takes place on a plane orthogonal to the first, and allows to vary the flow of the water.

[0010] Therefore, mixers avoid that the user shall act on two separate controls to carry out the aforementioned settings.

[0011] Recently, electronic faucets have been developed, which are provided with substantially electronic commands that allow the selection of a plurality of functions of the faucet, and / or that allow a control of a mass flow rate and / or of a temperature of the dispensed water.

[0012] Such electronic faucets can be further configured to dispense conditioned water, for example boiling water, or iced water or water provided with CO2 (carbon dioxide). The Applicant has observed that the actual trend is to have electronic faucets that allow a personalization of functions, in order to comply with specific wishes of the user.

[0013] This is not only limited to the electronic faucets; as of today there is the need of a customization of functions for the hydrosanitary devices, of which faucets are part.

[0014] For this purpose the Applicant has conceived an electronic control device (1) for a hydrosanitary device (100), in particular for a faucet and more in particular for an electronic faucet.

[0015] The electronic control device is described in some of its main aspects. The aspects can be combined among them or with portions of the detailed description and / or of the claims.

[0016] Electronic control device

[0017] In accordance to a first aspect it is herein described an electronic control device (1) for hydrosanitary devices (100), comprising:

[0018] - a data processing unit (103) configured to process electronic control data of at least a first hydrosanitary device (100);

[0019] - at least an actuator (103k), operatively connected to said data processing unit (103) configured to receive a control signal (D1) from said data processing unit (103) and to control and / or adjust at least a function of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) as a function of said control signal (D1); wherein said electronic control device (1) is configured to control and / or adjust said at least a function of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) in a customizable way.

[0020] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic control device is configured to control and / or adjust said at least a function of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) in a customizable way according to at least a presetting parameter (P1 , P2, P3, P4) set by the user and / or according to an operation signal received from said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100).

[0021] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic control device (1) comprises an electronic user interface (104), operatively connected, preferably electrically and / or optically, with said data processing unit (103).

[0022] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic user interface (104, 108, 109) is configured to receive an input command from a user for the control of said at least a function of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100).

[0023] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic user interface (104, 108, 109) is configured to generate at least an input signal towards said data processing unit (103).

[0024] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said input signal corresponds to said input command. According to a further non-limiting aspect, said input signal determines, preferably immediately and automatically, a transmission of a specific control signal (D1) from the data processing unit (103) to said at least an actuator (103k).

[0025] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic user interface (104, 108, 109) is water resistant, optionally being resistant to water splashes or water immersion and / or being resistant to surfactants and / or being resistant to dust.

[0026] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic user interface (104, 108, 109) comprises a screen, preferably a touch-sensitive screen.

[0027] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said screen is configured to show a plurality of icons (105, 106) at least partially destined to determine the control and / or adjustment of said at least a function of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100).

[0028] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103) is configured to allow a reorganization of a spatial arrangement and / or rotation of said plurality of icons (105, 106).

[0029] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said at least a presetting parameter (P1 , P2, P3, P4) is a parameter of spatial reorganization and / or rotation of said plurality of icons (105, 106).

[0030] According to a further non-limiting aspect, in use, a touch on a specific icon of said plurality of icons (105, 106) determines the transmission, preferably immediate and automatic, of said input signal.

[0031] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic user interface (104, 108, 109) provides at least a first control element (120) for the control of at least a first valve group (102a) of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100).

[0032] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said at least a first control element (120) is configured to move between a first end-stroke position and a second end-stroke position, preferably uninterruptedly.

[0033] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said at least a first control element (120) is configured to determine, by means of said control signal (D 1 ), a corresponding movement, preferably uninterrupted, of a movable equipment of said at least a first valve group (102a).

[0034] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said at least a first control element (120) is a virtual control element, represented on said screen.

[0035] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said at least a first control element (120) is movable with a translatory and / or rotational movement at least between said first end-stroke position and said second end-stroke position.

[0036] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103), after said touch on said specific icon, is configured to cause a rearrangement and / or rotation and / or variation of position of said specific icon and / or of at least a part of said plurality of icons (105, 106) and / or to cause a disappearance of at least a part of said plurality of icons (105, 106), and / or to cause a presentation of at least a further icon different than said specific icon and different than said plurality of icons (105, 106).

[0037] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said function is at least one among the functions of the following list: a water dispensing, an interruption of a water dispensing, an adjustment of a mass flow rate of dispensed water, an adjustment of a temperature of said water, a selection of a source of conditioned water, a dispensing of conditioned water, an interruption of a dispensing of conditioned water, an illumination of at least part of said hydrosanitary device (100) or accessory product, a selection of a multimedia source, an adjustment of a reproduction volume of said multimedia source, an activation or deactivation of an aroma diffuser, an activation or deactivation of a fan or aspirator, an activation or deactivation of a disinfection device of said hydrosanitary device (100), an activation or deactivation of a home automation device.

[0038] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic control device (1) comprises, or is operatively connected with, a microphone (108).

[0039] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said microphone (108) is in turn operatively connected with said data processing unit (103).

[0040] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic control device (1) comprises, or is operatively connected with, a loudspeaker (109).

[0041] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said loudspeaker (109) is in turn operatively connected with said data processing unit (103).

[0042] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said input command is a voice command transmitted from the user to said microphone (108).

[0043] According to a further non-limiting aspect, the electronic control device (1) comprises, or is operatively connected with, a virtual assistant.

[0044] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said virtual assistant is controlled by said data processing unit (103).

[0045] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said input signal corresponding to said input command determines an activation of said virtual assistant.

[0046] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said virtual assistant is a voice command virtual assistant.

[0047] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said activation of said virtual assistant determines the transmission of said control signal (D1) to said actuator (103k), and / or determines an electronic connection of said data processing unit (103) to a multimedia source (300, 301), and preferably determines a transmission of multimedia data from said multimedia source (300, 301) to said data processing unit (103) and from said data processing unit (103) to said loudspeaker (109) and / or to said screen.

[0048] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said at least a presetting parameter (P1 , P2, P3, P4) set by the user comprises at least one between an adjustment of at least a first valve group (102a) of said hydrosanitary device (100) and an activation of at least an accessory device (101c) of said hydrosanitary device (100) or operatively connected with said hydrosanitary device (100), and / or comprises at least one between a selection of a multimedia source (300, 301) among a plurality of multimedia sources, a multimedia content of said multimedia source (300, 301), a reproduction parameter of said multimedia content.

[0049] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said accessory device (101c) is cooperatively usable with said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or with said second dispensing body (101 b).

[0050] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said accessory device (101c) is at least partially, preferably integrally, integrated in said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or in said second dispensing body (101 b).

[0051] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said accessory device (101c) is an illumination device and / or of aroma diffusion, preferably destined to chromotherapy applications.

[0052] According to a further non-limiting aspect, the electronic control device (1) is configured to be at least partially integrated in, and / or movably engaged to, a body of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100).

[0053] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic user interface (104, 108, 109) is configured to be integrated in, and / or movably engaged to, a body of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) or is configured to be arranged in substantial proximity of said body of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) and / or is configured to be arranged, preferably in a substantially fixed way, on a supporting surface for said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100), optionally said electronic user interface (104, 108, 109) being built-in.

[0054] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103) is operatively connected with, or comprises, a memory (103m) configured to contain a plurality of profiles (118a - 118c) of a corresponding plurality of users of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100).

[0055] According to a further non-limiting aspect, each profile of said plurality of profiles (118a - 118c) comprises said at least a presetting parameter (P1 , P2, P3, P4) set by the user, preferably a plurality of preset parameters set by the user.

[0056] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103) is configured to make at least part of said plurality of profiles (118a - 118c) accessible by means of said electronic user interface (105, 108, 109), and preferably to present at least part of said plurality of profiles (118a - 118c) by means of said screen, in particular by means of at least part of said plurality of icons (105, 106).

[0057] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103) is configured to send to said actuator (103k) said control signal (D1) containing electronic data associated to a selected profile (118b) by the user among said plurality of profiles (118a - 118c) in order to preset at least a function of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) in accordance to said at least a presetting parameter (P1, P2, P3, P4) set by the user and stored in said selected profile (118b). According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103) is configured to keep said preset of said at least a function up to a selection of a profile of said plurality of profiles (118a - 118c) different from said selected profile (118b).

[0058] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic user interface (104, 108, 109) comprises at least a physical command (104a), optionally arranged in substantial correspondence of the body of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100).

[0059] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said physical command (104a) is movable with at least one between a rotating movement (104b) and a translator movement (104c).

[0060] According to a further non-limiting aspect said physical command (104a) integrates said screen.

[0061] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic control device comprises a mass flow rate sensor, configured to be connected hydraulically to a valve body (102a) of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) and further configured to measure a mass flow rate of a flow flowing in at least a dispensing body (101 , 101 a) of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100).

[0062] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said mass flow rate sensor is operatively connected with said data processing unit (103) and transmits, in use, a signal of mass flow rate to said data processing unit (103).

[0063] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103) is configured to reduce or stop the dispensing of fluid from said at least a dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or to send an alarm signal, preferably by means of said loudspeaker (109), when said mass flow rate signal exceeds a predetermined threshold of mass flow rate.

[0064] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said at least a presetting parameter (P1 , P2, P3, P4) comprises said threshold of mass flow rate and / or comprises an activation of said mass flow rate sensor.

[0065] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103) comprises a chronometer, selectively activatable to start a time counting at the beginning of a water dispensing by at least a dispensing body (101 , 101 a) of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100), and / or at an opening a valve body (102a) of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100).

[0066] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103) is configured to stop said dispensing and / or to close said valve body (102a) and / or to partialize said dispensing and / or to partialize an opening of said valve body (102a) and / or to send an alarm signal, preferably by means of said loudspeaker (109), when said time counting exceeds a predetermined threshold of time.

[0067] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said at least a presetting parameter (P1 , P2, P3, P4) comprises said threshold of time and / or comprises an activation of said chronometer. According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103) is configured to calculate a volume of liquid dispensed by said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) as a function of said flow signal and of said time counting.

[0068] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103) is configured to stop said dispensing and / or to close said valve body (102a) and / or to partialize said dispensing and / or to partialize an opening of said valve body (102a) and / or to send an alarm signal, preferably by means of said loudspeaker (109), when said volume of liquid exceeds a predetermined volume threshold.

[0069] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said at least a presetting parameter (P1 , P2, P3, P4) comprises said volume threshold.

[0070] According to a further non-limiting aspect, the electronic control device (1) comprises a temperature sensor for liquid, operatively arranged upstream of at least a dispensing body (101 , 101a) of said hydrosanitary device (100) and / or downstream of at least a valve body (102a) of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100), and configured to measure a temperature of the water from said at least a first dispensing body (101, 101 a) and / or from said valve body (102a).

[0071] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said temperature sensor is configured to transmit a temperature signal to the data processing unit (103).

[0072] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103) is configured to stop said dispensing and / or to close said valve body (102a) and / or to partialize said dispensing and / or to partialize an opening of said valve body (102a) and / or to send an alarm signal, preferably by means of said loudspeaker (109), when said temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature threshold.

[0073] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said at least a presetting parameter (P1 , P2, P3, P4) comprises said temperature threshold and / or an activation of said temperature sensor.

[0074] According to a further non-limiting aspect, at least part of said user interface (104, 108, 109) is a remote user interface, and comprises at least one between a software program configured to be installed on a portable electronic device of a user, and / or comprises a software web access, accessible by a portable electronic device of a user.

[0075] According to a further non-limiting aspect, the electronic control device (1) comprises a wireless transceiver (1 11), operatively connected to said data processing unit (103).

[0076] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said wireless transceiver (111) is configured to receive said input signal from said remote user interface and to retransmit said input signal towards said data processing unit (103) and / or is configured to allow at least a receipt of at least a multimedia content of said multimedia source (300, 301).

[0077] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic control device (1) is configured to connect to a remote electronic source of software updates, preferably by means of said wireless transceiver (111) to proceed with an update, optionally automatic, of a software or firmware of said data processing unit (103). According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103) is configured to cause a visualization on said screen of at least one of a plurality of operative parameters of said hydrosanitary device (100).

[0078] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said at least a operative parameter of said plurality of operative parameters of said hydrosanitary device (100) is one among temperature of the dispensed water, a pressure of the dispensed water, a hardness of the dispensed water, a mass flow rate, a level in a tank of the hydrosanitary device (100), a percentage of mass flow rate with respect to a maximal dispensable mass flow rate, a level of depuration or disinfection of the water, a temperature and / or humidity and / or barometric pressure and / or luminosity, identified in correspondence of the hydrosanitary device (100).

[0079] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic control device (1 ) comprises at least a sensing element operatively connected to said data processing unit (103) and operatively coupled to said hydrosanitary device (100), said at least a sensing element being configured to detect said at least an operative parameter of said plurality of operative parameters of said hydrosanitary device (100).

[0080] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103) is configured to determine a transmission on said screen said at least one of said plurality of operative parameters substantially in real time.

[0081] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103) is configured to load, from a memory thereto made operatively accessible, and preferably following the receipt of an electronic command received from at least a user, at least a set of electronic data for presentation of images and / or pictograms on said screen, said electronic data set determining, when loaded, a particular and specific graphical representation of at least an icon of said plurality of icons (105, 106) and / or a decorative or background element.

[0082] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said memory comprises a plurality of sets of electronic data for images and / or pictograms representation, preferably selectively loadable by said data processing unit (103).

[0083] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said valve group (102a) is a thermostatic valve group.

[0084] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic control device (1) comprises at least a first stopping element operatively acting on the stroke of said at least a first control element (120) and / or on a stroke of a control organ (102) of said hydrosanitary device (100), acting on said valve group (102a), for defining a first intermediate stopping position.

[0085] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said control organ (102) is movable between an own first end-stroke position and a second end-stroke position.

[0086] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said first intermediate stopping position is arranged between said first end-stroke position and said second end-stroke position.

[0087] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said at least a first stopping element is movable in rotation and / or translation to free said at least a first control element (120) and / or said control organ (102), in the motion beyond said intermediate stopping position. According to a further non-limiting aspect, said first intermediate stopping position is selectively present according to a direction of movement of said at least a first control element (120) and / or of said control organ (102) between said first end-stroke position and said second end-stroke position.

[0088] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic control device (1) comprises an electrical power source, destined to power at least one among the data processing unit (103), the screen, the electronic user interface (105, 108, 109), the microphone (108), the screen (109), at least an electronic component of the physical control (104a).

[0089] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said power source comprises at least one between a battery and a generating system fed with a flow of water in use dispensed by said hydrosanitary device (100), preferably by means of said valve group (102a).

[0090] Hydrosanitary device

[0091] According to a second independent aspect it is herein described a hydrosanitary device (100) comprising:

[0092] - at least a first valve group (102a);

[0093] - at least a dispensing body (101 , 101 a), hydraulically connected to said at least a first valve group (102a) and configured to dispense a liquid;

[0094] - at least a first control element (102; 120) for said at least a first valve group (102a); and wherein said hydrosanitary device (100) comprises said electronic control device (1) for hydrosanitary devices (100) according to one or more of the herein described aspects.

[0095] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said at least a first control element (102; 120) is configured and specifically destined to allow a control of at least one among a temperature of said liquid, a flow of said liquid, a conditioning of said liquid, a direction of dispensing of said liquid.

[0096] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said first dispensing body (101 , 101a) is removably, preferably operatively removably, connectable and disconnectable to said at least a first valve group (102a).

[0097] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said hydrosanitary device (100) comprises at least a second dispensing body (101 b).

[0098] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said second dispensing body (101 b) is:

[0099] - operatively substitutable to said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) in connection to said at least a first valve group (102a); or

[0100] - simultaneously connectable to said first dispensing body (101 , 101a) to said first valve group (102a), preferably thereby resulting connected in parallel to said first dispensing body (101, 101 a). According to a further non-limiting aspect, the electronic control device (1) is configured to carry out a disabling, preferably in an automated way, of an opening of said at least a first valve group (102a) when, preferably only when, said at least a first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) is disconnected from said at least a first valve group (102a) and / or for a whole duration of a disconnection of said at least a first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) from said at least a first valve group (102a), and / or is configured to carry out an enabling, preferably in an automated way, of an opening of said at least a first valve group (102a) when, preferably only when, said at least a first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) is connected to said at least a first valve group (102a) and / or for a whole duration of a connection of said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) to said at least a first valve group (102a).

[0101] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said first dispensing body (101 , 101a) and said second dispensing body (101 b) comprise a device or element configured to transmit to said electronic control device (1) a connection control signal.

[0102] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic control device (1) is configured to carry out said disabling and / or said enabling in accordance to said connection control signal, preferably in an automated way.

[0103] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said hydrosanitary device (100) comprises a first outlet and a second outlet for said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or for said second dispensing body (101 b).

[0104] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said hydrosanitary device (100) comprises at least a sensing element configured to identify a connection of at least one between said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or for said second dispensing body (101 b) on at least one between said first outlet and said second outlet.

[0105] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic control device (1) is configured to allow a dispensing of said liquid on the at least an outlet to which the at least one between said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or said second dispensing body (101b) is connected.

[0106] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said at least a first valve group (102a) is connected with said first outlet and with said second outlet, and is configured to allow a selection of the dispensing of said liquid on at least one between said first outlet and said second outlet.

[0107] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103) is configured to transmit to said at least a first valve group (102a) a liquid dispensing enabling or disabling signal on at least one between said first outlet and said second outlet, in accordance to said connection control signal.

[0108] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said connection control signal constitutes said operation signal.

[0109] According to a further non-limiting aspect, the hydrosanitary device (100) comprises an accessory device (101c) cooperatively usable with said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or with said second dispensing body (101 b), optionally said accessory device (101c) being at least partially, preferably integrally, integrated in said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or in said second dispensing body (101 b).

[0110] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said accessory device (101c) is an illumination and / or aroma diffusion device, preferably destined to chromotherapy applications. According to a further non-limiting aspect, said hydrosanitary device (100) is in form of a faucet, for example manually-controlled faucet, or an electronically controlled faucet, or kitchen faucet or a bathroom faucet, in form of shower head, or of water dispenser for bath tub, or of a bidet, or toilet, or bathroom sink, or heated towels tray.

[0111] Further hydrosanitary device

[0112] According to a third independent aspect it is herein described a hydrosanitary device (100) comprising:

[0113] - at least a first valve group (102a);

[0114] - at least a dispensing body (101 , 101a), hydraulically and removably, preferably operatively removably, connectable and disconnectable to said at least a first valve group (102a) and configured to dispense a liquid;

[0115] - at least a first control element (102; 120) for said at least a first valve group (102a); wherein said hydrosanitary device (100) comprises an electronic control device (1) comprising:

[0116] - a data processing unit (103) configured to process electronic control data of said hydrosanitary device (100);

[0117] - at least an actuator (103k), operatively connected to said data processing unit (103) configured to receive a control signal (D1) from said data processing unit (103) and to control and / or adjust at least a function of said at least a first valve group (102a) as a function of said control signal (D1); the electronic control device (1) being configured to cause, preferably in an automated way, by means of said data processing unit (103) and said at least an actuator (103k), a disabling of an opening of said at least a first valve group (102a) when, preferably only when, said at least a first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) is disconnected from said at least a first valve group (102a) and / or for a whole duration of a disconnection of said at least a first dispensing body (101 , 101a) from said at least a first valve group (102a), and / or to cause an enabling, preferably in an automated way, of an opening of said at least a first valve group (102a) when, preferably only when, said at least a first dispensing body (101 , 101a) is connected to said at least a first valve group (102a) and / or for a whole duration of a connection of said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) to said at least a first valve group (102a).

[0118] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said hydrosanitary device (100) comprises at least a second dispensing body (101 b).

[0119] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said second dispensing body (101 b) is hydraulically and removably, preferably operatively removably, connectable and disconnectable to said at least a first valve group (102a) and configured to dispense a liquid.

[0120] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said second dispensing body (101 b) is:

[0121] - configured to be connected to said at least a first valve group (102a) in an operatively alternative way to said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a); or - configured to be simultaneously connected together with said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) to said first valve group (102a).

[0122] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said first valve group (102a) comprises an outlet connector configured to be removably connected to said at least a first dispensing body (101 , 101a) and, alternatively, to said second dispensing body (101 b).

[0123] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said first valve group (102a) comprises a first outlet connector and a second outlet connector, respectively configured to be removably connected to said at least a first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or to said second dispensing body (101 b).

[0124] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said first dispensing body (101 , 101a) and said second dispensing body (101 b) comprise a device or element configured to transmit to said electronic control device (1) a connection control signal.

[0125] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said connection control signal is an electric signal.

[0126] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said device or element comprises a cabled transmitter and / or a wireless transmitter.

[0127] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic control device (1) is configured to carry out said disabling and / or said enabling in accordance to said connection control signal, preferably in an automated way.

[0128] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said hydrosanitary device (100) comprises a first outlet and a second outlet for said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or for said second dispensing body (101 b).

[0129] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said hydrosanitary device (100) comprises at least a sensing element configured to identify a connection of at least one between said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or for said second dispensing body (101 b) on at least one between said first outlet and said second outlet.

[0130] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said electronic control device (1) is configured to allow a dispensing of said liquid on the at least an outlet to which the at least one between said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or said second dispensing body (101b) is connected.

[0131] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said at least a first valve group (102a) is connected with said first outlet and with said second outlet, and is configured to allow a selection of the dispensing of said liquid on at least one between said first outlet and said second outlet.

[0132] According to a further non-limiting aspect, said data processing unit (103) is configured to transmit to said at least a first valve group (102a), by means of said actuator (103k), a signal of enabling or disabling of liquid dispensing on at least one between said first outlet and said second outlet, in accordance to said connection control signal.

[0133] Figures The following detailed description makes reference to some non-limiting embodiments, which are described making reference to the attached figures.

[0134] Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a first embodiment of the electronic control device object of the present disclosure, provided with an electronic user interface in form of a screen.

[0135] Figure 2 shows a further embodiment of the control device object of the present disclosure, that integrates a virtual control element with a substantially transl atory motion for the control of a valve group.

[0136] Figure 3 shows schematically a characteristic relating to a functionality of re-positioning of icons on an electronic user interface.

[0137] Figure 4 shows schematically a hydrosanitary device wherein there are a first and a second dispensing body and wherein is further present an accessory, in particular an illuminator for chromotherapy.

[0138] Figure 5 shows schematically a flow diagram relating to an enabling of a function of the hydrosanitary device according to a connection of the dispensing body.

[0139] Figure 6 shows schematically a flow diagram relating to a disabling of a function of the hydrosanitary device according to a disconnection of the dispensing body.

[0140] Figure 7 shows schematically a hydrosanitary device provided with the electronic control device object of the present disclosure; the electronic control device is provided with a microphone, a loudspeaker and is connected operatively with a plurality of multimedia sources.

[0141] Figure 8 shows a hydrosanitary device provided with a proximity control.

[0142] Figure 9 shows a flow diagram relating to a control of a technical function of flow limitation, or flow interruption, or sending of the alarm message upon reaching a determined temporal threshold of water dispensing.

[0143] Figure 10 shows a water dispensing control which can be provided with a built-in screen and further shows a plurality of user profiles loadable and / or adaptable by means of a data processing unit of the electronic control device object of the present disclosure.

[0144] Figure 11 shows a "toucIT'-type control being part of the electronic control device object of the present disclosure, for controlling a first dispensing body, of a second dispensing body and of an accessory all operatively connected to a data processing unit of the electronic control device itself.

[0145] Detailed description

[0146] The present disclosure describes an electronic control device 1 for hydrosanitary devices. As it will be clear from the following description, the hydrosanitary devices can be bathroom-use or kitchen-use devices. Generally, the hydrosanitary device that is herein described can be a faucet, for example a manually-controlled faucet, a faucet having an electronic control, a kitchen faucet or a bathroom faucet, a shower head, a water dispenser for bath tub, a bidet, a toilet, a bathroom sink, a towels rack heated for example electrically and / or hydraulically.

[0147] The electronic control device 1 object of the present disclosure is preferably configured to be at least partially integrated in, and / or movably engaged to, a body of said at least a first hydrosanitary device 100. Anyway, this configuration is not limiting, since at least part of said electronic control device 1 could be arranged remotely with respect to the hydrosanitary device 100.

[0148] The electronic control device 1 object of the present disclosure first of all comprises a data processing unit 103. The data processing unit 103 is configured to process electronic control data of at least a first hydrosanitary device 100.

[0149] In some embodiments, the data processing unit 103 can be configured to control a plurality of hydrosanitary devices 100, in particular in a substantially simultaneous or alternative way.

[0150] The electronic control device 1 object of the present disclosure further comprises a actuator 103k. Such actuator 103k is operatively connected to the data processing unit 103 and is configured to receive a control signal D1 from said data processing unit 103.

[0151] The purpose of the actuator is to adjust and / or control at least a function of said at least a first hydrosanitary device. In particular, such function is controlled in accordance to the control signal D1.

[0152] As it will be better clarified in the following portion of description, the purpose of the electronic control device is to control and / or adjust the at least a function of the hydrosanitary device 100 in a customizable way, according to a presetting parameter (identified in figures with P1, P2, P3, P4) that is established by the user and / or according to an operation signal received from the hydrosanitary device 100.

[0153] Non limiting examples of functions of the hydrosanitary device 100 object of the present disclosure are: an water dispensing, an interruption of an water dispensing, an adjustment of a mass flow rate of dispensed water, an adjustment of a temperature of said water, a selection of a source of conditioned water, a dispensing of conditioned water, an interruption of a dispensing of conditioned water, an illumination of at least part of said hydrosanitary device 100 or accessory product, a selection of a multimedia source, an adjustment of a reproduction volume of said multimedia source, an activation or deactivation of an aroma diffuser, an activation or deactivation of a fan or aspirator, an activation or deactivation of a disinfection device of said hydrosanitary device 100, an activation or deactivation of a home automation device.

[0154] The home automation device can for example be an intercom, an anti-theft device, an actuator for lifting or lowering shutters.

[0155] The conditioned water can be for example boiling water, iced water, water provided with a gas, preferably CO2 (carbon dioxide), water added with aromas, a water-based beverage. Figure 1 shows a particular embodiment non-limiting of a hydrosanitary device 100. The hydrosanitary device 100 first of all comprises a dispensing body 101.

[0156] The dispensing body 101 is configured to dispense in use at least one between hot water and cold water and in some cases also conditioned water.

[0157] For the purposes of the present disclosure, as conditioned water is intended one among boiling water, iced water, water added with carbon dioxide, water added with one or more flavorings.

[0158] The hydrosanitary device 100, object of the present disclosure, further can dispense a liquid different from water.

[0159] In the embodiment of figure 1 , the dispensing body 101 is arranged in a fixed way above a supporting surface 200, that in this case is substantially planar and for example can represent a kitchen top. It is then clear that figure 1 shows a faucet for kitchen use.

[0160] Connected to the dispensing body there is a control organ identified by the reference number 102. The control organ 102 is a substantially mechanical organ, capable of performing a substantially rotational movement around a first axis and substantially rotational around a second axis, preferably orthogonal to the first one, in order to allow and adjustment of at least one between a mass flow rate of the dispensing body 101 and a temperature of the dispensed water.

[0161] Although not shown in figure 1 , the faucet can comprise a control organ of electronic, additional or substitutive type with respect to the substantially mechanical control organ.

[0162] The dispensing body 101 can be substantially rigid, in particular completely rigid.

[0163] In alternative, the dispensing body 101 can comprise a movable portion, in particular flexible, for example extractable from a fixed portion of the dispensing body 101 itself.

[0164] In a non-limiting embodiment, the movable portion can comprise a shower head.

[0165] Preferably, although non-limiting thereto, the movable portion of the faucet can be adjusted between a first and a second height with respect to the supporting surface 200.

[0166] The embodiment shown in figure 1 further comprises an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface that is herein described is generally indicated with numerical references, 104, 108, 109.

[0167] The electronic user interface 104, 108, 109 can be integrated in, and / or movably engaged to, a body of said at least a first hydrosanitary device 100 or be arranged in substantial proximity of said body or be arranged, preferably in a substantially fixed way, on a supporting surface for said at least a first hydrosanitary device 100.

[0168] A particular embodiment comprises an electronic user interface 104, 108, 109 configured to be repositionable in a plurality of positions in correspondence of the body of the at least a first hydrosanitary device 100 and / or in proximity thereof. In an embodiment non-limiting, said electronic user interface 104, 108, 109 is built-in.

[0169] In an embodiment, at least part of the user interface 104, 108, 109 is a remote user interface, and comprises at least one between a software program configured to be installed on a portable electronic device of a user, and / or comprises a web access software accessible from a portable electronic device of a user.

[0170] Specifically, in figure 1 is shown an electronic user interface in the form of a touch-sensitive screen, for example of substantially rectangular form. Such form is not to be considered as limiting.

[0171] The electronic user interface and operatively connected with the data processing unit 103.

[0172] In an embodiment, the operative connection that takes place between the electronic user interface 104, 108, 109 and the data processing unit 103 is of an electric type, in particular with low voltage.

[0173] In an alternative embodiment, instead, the operative connection that takes place between the electronic user interface and the data processing unit 103 is of an optical type. In the latter case, any problems among the electrical voltages and the wet environment in which the faucet is traditionally destined to operate are avoided. Such an operative connection can for example be of the type in optical fiber.

[0174] Figure 1 schematically shows an embodiment wherein the data processing unit 103 is arranged beneath the supporting surface 200. Such arrangement shall not be clearly considered as limiting.

[0175] In the present description reference is made to an input command. The input command is a command that is provided by a user for the control of the at least a function of the first hydrosanitary device 100 or, if this is the case, of the plurality of hydrosanitary devices that are operatively connected to the electronic control device 1 object of the present disclosure.

[0176] The input command can be a command of the digitized type, that is consisting of a touch exerted by a finger of the user on a predefined portion of the hydrosanitary device 100 or of the electronic control device 1 or, alternatively, a voice control. Also in this case the voice control can be destined to the hydrosanitary device 100 or to the electronic control device 1 or to a further electronic device thereto connected.

[0177] In figure 1 is shown a non-limiting embodiment of electronic user interface 104, 108, 109 that is configured to receive an input command digitized from a user for the control of the function of the at least a first hydrosanitary device.

[0178] For example, by means of the screen shown in figure 1, the user can select an icon that allows to limit the water dispensing temperature.

[0179] The present disclosure shows also an input signal. The input signal is a signal that is generated in use by the electronic user interface 104, 108, 109 and that is transmitted by the latter to the data processing unit 103.

[0180] Such input signal corresponds to the input command, i.e. there is a univocal relationship among the data transported by the input signal and the input command provided by the user. For example, if the user commands vocally "dispense boiling water”, the input signal will transport a univocal identification code destined to make the faucet carry out the function of boiling water dispensing, and such univocal identification code will be different from the univocal identification code of the input signal if the user commands vocally, for example the command "dispense iced water”.

[0181] As it will be clear by reading the following portion of description, the input signal determines, preferably in an immediate and automated way, a transmission of a specific control signal from the data processing unit 103 to the actuator 103k.

[0182] The transmission automatic and immediate of the control signal D1 from the data processing unit 103 to the actuator 103k makes the faucet - and more in general the hydrosanitary device 100 herein described - particularly efficient and rapid in the management and execution of the imposed commands (both of a digitized and of a vocal type).

[0183] In order to guarantee a compatibility with the humid environment in which the hydrosanitary device 100 typically operates, the electronic user interface 104, 105, 106 is water-resistant.

[0184] In particular, the electronic user interface 104, 108, 109, can be resistant to water sprays or even to immersion (IPx7, IPx8).

[0185] Preferably, the data processing unit 104, 108, 109, is resistant to surfactants or dust. Resistance to the surfactant is desirable because, especially in the bathroom and in the kitchen, the use of shower gel or detergents with a high concentration of surfactants is common.

[0186] The screen of the embodiment shown in figure 1 can be for example backlit by means of an illumination for instance with LEDs. The screen shown in figure 1 can have a variable contrast. Using LEDs allows to have low energetic consumption and equally allows to show a great variety of colors.

[0187] In alternative, in a simpler embodiment, the screen of the embodiment shown in figure 1 can be a simple LCD screen.

[0188] Figure 1 shows a particular embodiment of a screen wherein there is a plurality of icons, identified with reference numbers 105, 106.

[0189] In association to, or in alternative to, the icons 105, 106, the screen can show a plurality of pictograms indicating one or more operative parameters of the hydrosanitary device 100.

[0190] A list of operative parameters non-limiting is hereinafter provided: temperature of the dispensed water, pressure of the dispensed water, hardness of the dispensed water, mass flow rate, level in a tank of the hydrosanitary device 100, percentage of mass flow rate with respect to a maximal dispensable mass flow rate, depuration or disinfection level of the water, temperature and / or humidity and / or barometric pressure and / or luminosity, shown in correspondence of the hydrosanitary device 100.

[0191] In an embodiment such operating parameters are measured by means of appropriate sensors, operatively connected to the data processing unit herein described, and are provided in real time on the screen. Icons 105, 106 are at least partially destined to determine the control and / or adjustment of said at least a function of said at least a first hydrosanitary device 100.

[0192] Optionally the graphic appearance of the icons 105, 106 and in general of the information shown on the screen can be user-selectable. In such case, the data processing unit 103 can load from a memory a specific set among a plurality of electronic data sets for presentation of images and / or pictograms on said screen.

[0193] Each set of electronic data determines a particular graphic combination for one or more of said icons 105, 106, and / or determines the presentation of a particular decorative or background element.

[0194] The change of said set does not determine an alteration of the function associated to the icon, that therefore remains unaltered.

[0195] In a particular embodiment, the data processing unit 103 is configured to allow a reorganization the spatial arrangement and / or the rotation of the plurality of icons 105, 106 that are depicted on the screen.

[0196] It appears therefore clear that the at least one presetting parameter aforementioned in the description can be a spatial or rotation reorganization parameter for the plurality of icons 105, 106.

[0197] This technical feature relating to the possibility of rearrangement can be particularly useful in case the electronic control device 1 herein described is destined to faucets, or more in general to hydrosanitary devices 100, of a high standing. In fact, the user wishing to customize the graphic interface with which it operates, can operate on the screen, for example with a "swipe” action or with a prolonged touch on a particular icon followed by a sliding of the icon on the touch-sensitive area of the screen, to re-organize the arrangement of the selected icon.

[0198] The data processing unit 103 can be configured to re-arrange the spatial arrangement and / or the rotation of the remaining icons shown in relation to the new arrangement and / or rotation of the selected icon; in particular, this technical function can be carried out in a substantially automated way.

[0199] Figure 3 shows in a schematic way a re-organization of the position of the plurality of icons 105, 106; in figure 3 it is shown a non-limiting variant of re-organization, wherein a first sub part 105 of the plurality of icons 105, 106, originally arranged in on the upper-left, is rearranged at the lower left. A second sub part 106 of the plurality of icons 105, 106, originally arranged in the lower right, is rearranged in the upper right.

[0200] In a traditional operative use, the user touches an icon present on the screen. This action corresponds to an input command, the electronic user interface 104, 108, 109 transmits automatically and without further waiting the input signal towards the data processing unit 103.

[0201] Figure 2 shows a further form of a hydrosanitary device 100, wherein the dispensing body 101 is in this case represented by a shower head. The dispensing body 101 is fixed to a wall, which represents the supporting surface 200.

[0202] Also in this embodiment, there is an electronic user interface 104, 108, 109 represented by a screen. As schematically represented in figure 2, the electronic user interface provides at least a first control element, identified with the reference number 120, which is devoted to control at least a first valve group 102a of the hydrosanitary device 100.

[0203] Alternatively or in combination with the above, the valve group 102a can be controlled by the control organ 102.

[0204] Conveniently, the valve group 102a can be built-in in the wall.

[0205] In the specific embodiment represented in figure 2, the first control element 120 is configured to move with a movement of substantial translation. The first control element substantially simulates a cursor of a Hi-Fi system, even if virtual.

[0206] In general, the first control element 120 represented on the screen can be configured to move between a first end-stroke position and a second end-stroke position and to determine, by means of the control signal D1 , a corresponding motion of the movable equipment of the valve group 102a.

[0207] Preferably, the first control element 120 can move in such a way to slide (and / or, according of the configuration, rotate) uninterruptedly between the first end-stroke position and the second end-stroke position; in this case, in use, with a progressive movement of the control element 120, uninterruptedly, there is a corresponding progressive movement of the movable equipment of the valve group 102a. The motion of the movable equipment takes place uninterruptedly.

[0208] The valve group 102a is operatively connected to the data processing unit 103 by means of the actuator 103k. The operative connection is for example mechanical I electrical.

[0209] Figure 2 shows a non-limiting embodiment wherein the screen has, further than the control element 120, also a plurality of icons 105, the technical function thereof has been previously described and therefore is not repeated.

[0210] Figure 2 shows also the presence of a touch-sensitive portion, positioned on the dispensing body 101 and schematically identified with the numerical reference 107.

[0211] The touch-sensitive portion 107 is operatively connected, for example with an electrical and / or optical connection, with the data processing unit 103.

[0212] A further technical function allowed by the data processing unit 103 is to cause a re-arrangement and / or rotation and / or variation of the position of a specific icon that in use is selected by the touch of the user. This is for example useful when by means of the screen it is possible to navigate in a series of sub-menus which are selectable through a specific icon touched by the user.

[0213] In alternative or in combination with the above, the data processing unit 103 can be configured to allow, following the touch of the user, a disappearance of at least part of the plurality of icons 105, 106 and / or the representation of at least one further icon, different from the specific icon selected by the user's touch and further different from the plurality of icons 105, 106. This is the case wherein, for example, by means of the touch of the specific icon, the user enters a menu that no longer allows the visualization of the remaining icons originally shown on the screen, or that, alternatively, needs the presentation of at least one further icon, or a plurality of further icons, different from the one originally shown.

[0214] Figure 4 shows a particular embodiment of a hydrosanitary device 100, which comprises a first dispensing body 101 a and a second dispensing body 101 b.

[0215] The first dispensing body 101a is removably connectable to the valve group 102a; the second dispensing body 101 b is removably connectable to the valve group 102a.

[0216] The specific embodiment shown in figure 4 is such that the valve group 102a can have a first outlet and a second outlet. On the first outlet, the first dispensing body 101 a can be connected. On the second outlet can be connected the second dispensing body 101 b.

[0217] The connection of the first dispensing body 101 a on the first outlet and the connection of the second dispensing body 101 b on the second outlet shall not be considered as limiting. It is in fact possible to reverse the order of connection of the first and second dispensing body on the respective outlets. Figure 4 shows schematically, an embodiment wherein the first dispensing body is a shower head. The second dispensing body is a wall dispenser.

[0218] Alternatively, the valve group 102a can be provided with a first outlet and with a second outlet. The first outlet is connected in a non-removable way to the first dispensing body 101 a, whereas the second outlet is connected in a non-removable way to the second dispensing body 101 b.

[0219] Figure 4 shows further the presence of an accessory identified with the numerical reference 101c. Such accessory can be removably connectable to the hydrosanitary device 100 or can be connected in a non-removable way to the hydrosanitary device 100.

[0220] The electronic control device 1 is in this case configured to carry out a disabling, preferably in an automated way, of an opening of said at least a first valve group 102a when said at least a first dispensing body 101 , 101a is disconnected from said at least a first valve group 102a and is configured to carry out an enabling, preferably in an automated way, of an opening of said at least a first valve group 102a when said at least a first dispensing body 101 , 101 a is connected to said at least a first valve group 102a.

[0221] More specifically, the electronic control device 1 is configured to:

[0222] - carry out a disabling of the opening of the at least a first valve group 102a only when the first dispensing body 101, 101 a is disconnected from the first valve group 102a and to keep such disabling for a whole duration of the disconnection of the first dispensing body 101 , 101a,

[0223] - carry out an enabling of the opening of the at least a first valve group 102a only when the first dispensing body 101 , 101 a is connected to the first valve group 102a and to keep such enabling for a whole duration of the connection of the first dispensing body 101, 101 a. This is particularly useful where the valve group 102a is provided with a single output to which the at least a first dispensing body or the second dispensing body 101 b can be removably connected; in fact, the water dispensing will be possible only when the valve group 102a "sees” the connection of a dispensing body. The dispensing will be electronically prevented when the valve group 102a "does not see” the connection with a dispensing body.

[0224] It is noted that the above-described connection shall not be intended as direct or proximal, although it may be as such.

[0225] It is therefore clear that it is herein described an embodiment wherein the electronic control device object of the present disclosure adjusts an enabling to water dispensing on one or more of the outlets and / or a disabling of the water dispensing on one or more of the outlets, through, and / or according to a presence / absence of, an operation signal received from said at least a first hydrosanitary device 100. Such operation signal is then a connection control signal. The operation is substantially a feedback operation, that is: the connection of the dispensing body (first, or second) determines the transmission of a signal to the data processing unit, and from this an enabling signal is transmitted for example to the actuator 103k to allow the opening of the valve group, actually closing the communication loop with the hydrosanitary device.

[0226] To this purpose, in a non-limiting embodiment, said first dispensing body 101 , 101a and said second dispensing body 101 b comprise a device or element configured to transmit to said electronic control device 1 a connection control signal.

[0227] Such connection control signal is preferably but non-limiting thereto an electronic control signal, transmitted on a wireless communication channel.

[0228] The above-mentioned device or element is conveniently a radio transmitter, for example using a short-distance transmission protocol. Alternatively, or in combination, with the above, the above-mentioned device or element is conveniently a wired transmitter.

[0229] The electronic control device 1 is configured to carry out said disabling and / or said enabling in accordance to said connection control signal, preferably in an automated way.

[0230] It has been already said that the hydrosanitary device 100 can comprise a first outlet and a second outlet and that on each of them a first dispensing body 101 a or a second dispensing body 101b can be removably connected. Each of the two outlets comprises a respective connector that can be dedicated, i.e. be configured to be removably coupled to a specific dispensing body between the first dispensing body or the second dispensing body, or can be identical in order to be removably coupled to the first dispensing body or to the second dispensing body, according the one which is to be connected.

[0231] In an embodiment non-limiting, the hydrosanitary device 100 comprises at least a sensing element.

[0232] Such sensing element is arranged for example in substantial proximity of the respective outlet. Such sensing element is preferably an electronic sensor. The sensing element is configured to identify a connection of at least one between said first dispensing body 101 , 101 a and / or for said second dispensing body 101 b on at least one between said first outlet and said second outlet.

[0233] In order to promote a maximum speed of identification of the connection, such identification - of electronic type - is carried out immediately upon the coupling between the first dispensing body 101 , 101a - or of the second dispensing body 101 b - to the outlet.

[0234] In this case the electronic control device 1 object of the present disclosure is configured to allow a dispensing of the water on at least one outlet to which the at least one between said first dispensing body 101 , 101 a and / or said second dispensing body 101 b is connected. Equally, such electronic control device 1, always by means of the data processing unit 103, is configured to deny the dispensing of the water on the outlet to which no dispensing body is connected.

[0235] In such case, it appears clear that the valve group 102a is connected with said first outlet and with said second outlet, and is configured to allow a selection of the dispensing of said liquid on at least one between said first outlet and said second outlet.

[0236] The data processing unit 103 is configured to transmit to said at least first valve group 102a, in particular by means of the actuator 103k, an enabling or disabling signal of dispensing of liquids on at least one between said first outlet and said second outlet, in accordance to said connection control signal.

[0237] In view of the description that precedes it is therefore clear that it is herewith disclosed a hydrosanitary device 100 that first of all comprises a first valve group 102a and at least a first dispensing body 101, 101a with the previously described characteristics and configured to be removably connectable and disconnectable - directly or indirectly - to the first valve group 102a. Where possible, there will also be a second dispensing body 102a.

[0238] The hydrosanitary device 100 further comprises a control element 102, 120 for the first valve group 102a.

[0239] The hydrosanitary device comprises an electronic control device 1 that in turn comprises a data processing unit 103, processing electronic control data for the hydrosanitary device 100. Such electronic control device 1 further comprises the actuator 103k that is operatively connected with the data processing unit 103 and that is configured to receive a control signal D1 from the data processing unit 103 and to control and / or adjust at least a function of the first valve group 102a in function of the control signal D1 .

[0240] The electronic control device 1 is configured to cause, in an preferred embodiment in an automated way, and by means of the data processing unit 103 and of the actuator 103k:

[0241] - a disabling of an opening of said at least a first valve group 102a when, preferably only when, said at least a first dispensing body 101 , 101 a is disconnected from said at least a first valve group 102a and / or for a whole duration of a disconnection of said at least a first dispensing body 101 , 101 a from said at least a first valve group 102a, forcing / determining an interruption of the water flow,

[0242] - an enabling of an opening of said at least a first valve group 102a when, preferably only when, said at least a first dispensing body 101 , 101 a is connected to said at least a first valve group 102a and / or for a whole duration of a connection of said first dispensing body 101 , 101 a to said at least a first valve group 102a, allowing the water dispensing.

[0243] When the second dispensing body should be replaced with the first, what has been above described for the first dispensing body also applies for the second one.

[0244] Returning again to the accessory device 101c, such device is cooperatively usable with said first dispensing body 101, 101 a and / or with said second dispensing body 101 b.

[0245] In particular the accessory device 101c can be activated simultaneously with the dispensing of water through the first dispensing body and / or the second dispensing body.

[0246] The device of accessory 101c that in figure 4 is schematically shown as LED diode, can be at least partially, preferably integrally, integrated in said first dispensing body 101 , 101a and / or in said second dispensing body 101 b.

[0247] The specific embodiment shown in figure 4 shall not be considered as limiting, in fact the accessory device 101c generally can be an illuminating device and / or aroma diffuser, preferably destined to chromotherapy applications.

[0248] Figure 5 and figure 6 show how, through the sensor, the acknowledgement of the connection or disconnection of a first dispensing body 101 a, or of a second dispensing body 101 b can determine - in particular in an automated way - the enabling of the function of water dispensing and a corresponding control of the mass flow rate and / or temperature of the dispensed water.

[0249] With specific reference to figure 5, block 1001 identifies a step of connection of an accessory (or of a dispensing body) to the hydrosanitary device 100.

[0250] Block 1002 identifies the transmission of a connection control signal from the accessory (or from the dispensing body) to the electronic control device 1 object of the present disclosure.

[0251] Block 1003 identifies a step of enabling of a function of control of the accessory (or of the body of dispensing).

[0252] With specific reference to figure 6, block 2001 identifies a step of disconnection of an accessory (or of a dispensing body) from the hydrosanitary device 100.

[0253] Block 2002 identifies the transmission of a connection control signal, in this case identifying the disconnection, from the accessory (or from the dispensing body) to electronic control device 1 object of the present disclosure. Such transmission can be equivalently substituted a cease of transmission of the connection control signal.

[0254] Block 2003 identifies a step of disabling of the function of control of the accessory (or of the dispensing body).

[0255] Figure 7 shows a hydrosanitary device 100 in form of a toilet.

[0256] The toilet receives water from an inlet 10 and discharged waste water at an outlet 11 .

[0257] The inlet 10 is fed by the valve group 102a. The valve group 102 can be in this case of a manual control type and be operatively arranged in a water storage tank arranged at a height greater with respect to that at which the toilet lies. The dispensing body is in this case connected with the toilet body that preferably is realized in ceramic material.

[0258] The valve group 102a is connected operatively with the data processing unit 103 in the ways previously described.

[0259] The data processing unit 103 is electrically connected with at least one between a microphone 108 and a loudspeaker 109. In an embodiment it is connected simultaneously to microphone 108 and to the loudspeaker 109. Alternatively it is connected only to the loudspeaker or only to the microphone.

[0260] Figure 7 shows an embodiment non-limiting wherein the electronic control device 1 object of the present disclosure further comprises a wireless transceiver 111 , configured to receive wireless electronic signals from a plurality of sources.

[0261] The wireless transceiver can operate on a point-to-point-type dedicated wireless connection of a or on a wireless network of a WPAN, WLAN, WAN, BWA type. The wireless transceiver can operate on a mobile radio cellular network, also in a direct way, and for example can be a Wi-Fi transmitter in accordance to IEEE 802.11 standard and / or be a transmitter operating for example according to one or more of the following protocols: ZigBee, Bluetooth, NFC, ANT.

[0262] Optionally, the wireless transceiver 111 can be of a multi-protocol type, that is configured to operate with different data transceiving protocols, also simultaneously.

[0263] In a specific embodiment better disclosed hereinafter, the wireless transceiver 111 is configured to receive the input signal from a remote user interface and to re-transmit the input signal towards the data processing unit 103.

[0264] Alternatively or in combination with the above, the wireless transceiver 111 is configured to allow the reception of a multimedia content from one or more sources.

[0265] It is noted also that the wireless transceiver 111 advantageously allows further to update a firmware or software of the data processing unit 103. In particular, the producer of the hydrosanitary device 100 can connect with the data processing unit 103 and force the update of said firmware or software.

[0266] Figure 7 shows the presence of a first multimedia source 301 for example local (CD reader, radio) and of a second, web-accessible, multimedia source 300. Such second multimedia source can for example be a web radio.

[0267] The loudspeaker 109 can be destined to reproduce an audio stream of the multimedia source. The microphone, instead, can be destined to allow the control of the functions of the hydrosanitary device 100 by means of a virtual assistant; this is therefore an embodiment of the electronic control device 1 wherein the control is a voice control.

[0268] In an embodiment non-limiting the electronic control device 1 object of the present disclosure is advantageously provided with, or is connected with, a virtual assistant.

[0269] The virtual assistant is controlled by the data processing unit 103. In this case the input signal that corresponds to the input command determines the activation of the virtual assistant. When the virtual assistant receives a recognized, or possible, command it activates the data processing unit 103 to transmit for example a control signal D1 to the actuator 103k, or - when available - determines an electronic connection between the data processing unit 103 and the at least a multimedia source 300, 301.

[0270] Such connection, when established determines the connection of a transmission in streaming of multimedia data from the multimedia source 300, 301 towards the data processing unit 103, and from this towards the loudspeaker 109 and / or to said screen.

[0271] It appears therefore clear that by means of the electronic control device 1 object of the present disclosure is advantageously possible adjust at least a presetting parameter of the hydrosanitary device 100 that in this case can comprise at least one among:

[0272] - an adjustment of at least a first valve group 102a of said hydrosanitary device 100, in particular to adjust a temperature of the water and / or a conditioning of the water, and / or a mass flow rate, and / or the selective or simultaneous selection of one or more outlets connected to one or more dispensing bodies;

[0273] - an activation of at least an accessory device 101c of said hydrosanitary device (100) or operatively connected with said hydrosanitary device 100,

[0274] - a selection of a multimedia source 300, 301 among a plurality of multimedia sources, a multimedia content of said multimedia source 300, 301 , a reproduction parameter of said multimedia content.

[0275] The reproduction parameter can for example be a reproduction speed, a volume, a fade-in, a fade-out, a casual reproduction or according to a predefined list.

[0276] Figure 8 shows a specific and non-limiting embodiment of a hydrosanitary device 100 in forma di shower head, provided with a proximity or presence sensor 110. Such sensor is an electronic sensor operatively connected to the data processing unit 103. The shower head is fixed at a supporting surface 200 that in this case is a substantially vertical wall.

[0277] Also in this case the data processing unit 103 is operatively connected to the valve body 102a.

[0278] In this case the electronic device object of the present disclosure can be configured to control at least one among a mass flow rate or temperature or conditioning of the water dispensed by the hydrosanitary device 100 by means of an appropriate control of the valve body 102a.

[0279] In such case, when the user gets in proximity to the dispensing body 101 the proximity or presence sensor 110 sends an input signal indicating the presence of the user to the data processing unit 103. the data processing unit 103 sends a control signal D1 to the actuator 103k that for example determines a motion of the movable equipment of the valve group 102a in order to determine a beginning of water dispensing from the dispensing body 101.

[0280] When the user gets farther from dispensing body 101, the proximity or presence sensor 110 sends an input signal to the data processing unit 103 indicating the absence of the user. The data processing unit 103 sends a control signal D1 to the actuator 103k that for example determines a motion of the movable equipment of the valve group 102a in order to determine a cease of water dispensing from dispensing body 101.

[0281] The use of the proximity or presence sensor 110 above described is particularly advantageous since the user is freed from manually acting on a command for the activation of the dispensing of the water. The use of the proximity or presence sensor 110 in conjunction with the possibility of loading, through a customized profile, for example a preferred temperature of water, is even more advantageous. In fact, the user can for example get close to the dispensing body 101 that realizes the shower head and enjoy a water that is dispensed at the preferred temperature, without needing any manual intervention. It is clearly available the possibility of manually setting the temperature and / or of the mass flow rate.

[0282] Figure 9 schematically shows a further possibility of control of one or more functions of the hydrosanitary device 100 object of the present disclosure.

[0283] In particular, block 3001 identifies a step of beginning of water dispensing.

[0284] Block 3002 identifies a step of beginning of time counting, that is carried out electronically by the data processing unit 103.

[0285] Block 3003 identifies step of reaching a time threshold, which is electronically store by the data processing unit 103 before the step of beginning the time counting.

[0286] Upon reaching the time threshold it is possible to execute at least one among:

[0287] - a reduction of water flow by means of a partialization of the section of the movable equipment of the valve group 102a (block 3006);

[0288] - a stopping of water flow by means of a complete closure of the valve group 102a (block 3004);

[0289] - the sending of an alarm message (block 3005), auditory and / or visible.

[0290] Clearly, the steps identified by block 3004 and 3006 are alternative.

[0291] In general, it is therefore clear that in an embodiment the data processing unit 103 comprises a chronometer, selectively activatable for starting a time counting at a beginning of a water dispensing by at least a dispensing body 101 , 101 a of said at least a first hydrosanitary device 100 (opening of the valve body 102a).

[0292] The data processing unit 103 is configured to stop said dispensing and / or to close said valve body 102a and / or to partialize said dispensing (partialize an opening of said valve body 102a) and / or to send an alarm signal, preferably by means of said loudspeaker 109, when said time counting exceeds a predetermined time threshold.

[0293] In this case it appears clear that the presetting parameter P1 , P2, P3, P4 comprises said time threshold and / or comprises the activation of the function of counting herein indicated.

[0294] Alternatively, or in combination with the above description, the device object of the present disclosure can comprise a mass flow rate sensor. The mass flow rate sensor is configured to be connected hydraulically to the valve body 102a in order to measure the mass flow rate of a flow flowing in at least a dispensing body 101, 101 a of said at least a first hydrosanitary device 100.

[0295] Preferably, the mass flow rate sensor is electrically connected with the data processing unit 103 and in use transmits a electrical signal of mass flow rate to the data processing unit 103.

[0296] In use the data processing unit 103 at the activation of the mass flow rate sensor constantly receives the signal of mass flow rate and is configured to reduce or stop the dispensing of fluid from the dispensing body 101 , 101 a and / or to send an alarm signal, preferably by means of said loudspeaker 109, when said mass flow rate signal exceeds a predetermined threshold of mass flow rate.

[0297] It appears therefore clear that in this case the presetting parameter P1 , P2, P3, P4 comprises said threshold of mass flow rate and / or comprises an activation of said flow sensor.

[0298] Alternatively or in combination with the above description, the data processing unit 103 can be configured to calculate a volume of liquid dispensed by said at least a first hydrosanitary device 100.

[0299] In a preferred embodiment, the calculation of the volume is carried out electronically as a function of said flow signal and of said time counting.

[0300] Alternatively the calculation of the volume is determined by means of a volumetric sensor arranged in correspondence of the valve body 102a.

[0301] The data processing unit 103 is configured to stop said dispensing and / or to close said valve body 102a and / or to partialize said dispensing and / or to partialize an opening of said valve body 102a and / or to send an alarm signal, preferably by means of said loudspeaker 109, when said volume of liquid exceeds a predetermined threshold of volume.

[0302] It appears therefore clear that in this case the presetting parameter P1 , P2, P3, P4 comprises said threshold of volume.

[0303] In a still further embodiment, the electronic control device 1 object of the present disclosure advantageously comprises a temperature sensor for liquid, operatively arranged upstream the dispensing body of the hydrosanitary device 100 and / or downstream of the valve body 102a.

[0304] The temperature sensor is an electronic sensor (for example PTC, NTC) and is configured to measure a temperature of the liquid dispensed through the dispensing body.

[0305] The temperature sensor transmits, preferably uninterruptedly a temperature signal to the data processing unit 103.

[0306] The data processing unit 103 is in this case configured to stop the dispensing and / or to close said valve body 102a and / or to partialize said dispensing and / or to partialize an opening of said valve body 102a and / or to send an alarm signal, preferably by means of said loudspeaker 109, when said temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold temperature threshold.

[0307] It appears therefore clear that in this case, the at least a presetting parameter P1 , P2, P3, P4 comprises said threshold di temperature and / or the activation of the temperature sensor.

[0308] Figure 10 shows a further embodiment of an electronic control device 1 wherein further than the screen previously described, the electronic user interface 104, 108, 109 comprises a physical command 104a which is anyway coupled to an electronic sensor.

[0309] The physical command 104a can for example be operatively connected with, and control, the valve group 102a.

[0310] The physical command 104a can be arranged in substantial correspondence of the body of the hydrosanitary device 100 and in particular - and always for example - can be arranged on a dispensing head of a kitchen type electronic faucet capable of dispensing conditioned water.

[0311] The physical command 104a, that being part of the electronic user interface is therefore operatively connected with the data processing unit 103 in the ways previously described, is for example movable with at least one between a rotating movement and a translator movement.

[0312] In figure 10, the rotational movement is indicated with the double arrow 104b. The translation movement is indicated by the double arrow 104c.

[0313] Even if in figure 10 the screen and the physical command are separate, this shall not be intended as limiting.

[0314] In fact, the screen can be integrated in the physical command itself. The functions previously described in particular relating to the rearrangement or rotation of the icons 105, 106 ca further be present in the screen integrated in the physical command.

[0315] Figure 10 shows a particular embodiment wherein said data processing unit 103 is operatively connected with, or comprises, a memory 103m; the memory 103m therefore can be local or remote (cloud).

[0316] The memory in use contains a plurality of user profiles 118a - 118c of a corresponding plurality of users of said at least a first hydrosanitary device 100. Thanks to this technical feature it is not only possible to customize the operation of the hydrosanitary device in accordance to the exigences of each user, but also recall such customization in a fast way. Thanks to this technical feature it is possible to recall many settings in particular independently set for each user, and is further possible to store an adaptation of one or more functions or preset parameters in a very rapid way, making the operation of the hydrosanitary device 100 extremely customizable and flexible.

[0317] Each profile of said plurality of profiles 118a - 118c comprises said at least a presetting parameter P1, P2, P3, P4 set by the user, preferably a plurality of preset parameters set by the user.

[0318] In particular, the data processing unit 103 is configured to make at least part of said plurality of profiles 118a — 118c accessible by means of said electronic user interface 105, 108, 109. More in detail, the data processing unit 103 is configured to show at least part of said plurality of profiles 118a - 118c by means of said screen, in particular by means of at least part of said plurality of icons 105, 106.

[0319] Preferably, the data processing unit 103 is configured to send to said actuator 103k said control signal D1 that in this case contains electronic data associated to a profile (118b) selected by the user among said plurality of profiles 118a - 118c in order to preset at least a function of said at least a first hydrosanitary device 100 in accordance to said at least a presetting parameter P1 , P2, P3, P4 set by the user and stored in said selected profile 118b.

[0320] Preferably the data processing unit 103 is configured to keep said presetting of said at least a function up to a selection of a profile of said plurality of profiles 118a - 118c different from said selected profile 118b. Thanks to this technical characteristic, the user that uses the hydrosanitary device 100 even several times and as a result of the deactivation, shall not proceed again with a selection of its own profile upon the new activation of the hydrosanitary device, since this profile is saved as a profile to be used at the new activation of the hydrosanitary device itself.

[0321] The valve group 102a herein described can for example be a thermostatic valve group. A thermostatic valve group comprises a self-adjusting mechanism that is associated to a thermostat and that is conceived for adjusting the water flow in relation to the temperature assumed thereby.

[0322] Some thermostatic valves, in particular for faucets, are provided with a block to limit the temperature of the water. This block can be implemented as a safety function to avoid the water reaching too high temperatures, thus reducing the risk of scalds or burns, especially in cases wherein the hot water is dispensed from faucets destined to the use in places such as public bathrooms, schools or similar facilities where safety is a priority.

[0323] These temperature blocks can be realized in different ways, for example by means of a limiting device integrated in the thermostatic valve itself or by means of a separate device installed in the hydraulic system to reduce the temperature of the water in outlet from a determined source, such as for example a boiler or a water heater.

[0324] The temperature limit fixed for the block depends on local regulations and the specifications of the product. Generally, the temperature lock is set at a temperature that is considered safe for everyday use, in order to avoid accidental scalds or burns.

[0325] In many jurisdictions, the temperature of the hot water sanitaria is ruled so as not to exceed 49°C or 38° in the points of use, such as faucets or showers. However, regulations may vary from place to place, so it is clear that the actual temperature at which the block is carried out follows local or national regulations.

[0326] It should also be noted that some thermostatic valves may have particular settings for the temperature lock, depending on the model and the manufacturer.

[0327] Some thermostatic valves allow the user to manually adjust the temperature block according to their preferences or the specific needs of the installation.

[0328] In light of the above-described it appears clear that in an embodiment the above-described valve group 102a can comprise, or anyway be operatively coupled to, at least a first stopping element or anyway, a removable block configuration that allows to perform the above specified functions. The stopping element can be physical or virtual, and in particular be a stopping element shown on the screen.

[0329] The stopping element defines a first intermediate stopping position for the control element; such intermediate stopping position is defined between the first end-stroke position of the control element 120 and the second end-stroke position of the control element 120.

[0330] In use, the user unlocks in a physical and / or electronic way the stopping element, to free the translational and / or rotational movement of the control element 120. For example, the user can free the stopping by means of a rotational movement and / or by means of a translational movement.

[0331] The intermediate stopping position is selectively present according to a movement direction (translation, rotation in clockwise direction or counterclockwise) of the control element 120. In other terms, the stopping element can act for example on the translation upstream (or towards left) of the control element 120, or for example on the rotation of the control element 120 in clockwise direction, and be ineffective for example on the translation downstream (or towards right) of the control element 120, or for example on the rotation of the control element 120 in counterclockwise direction.

[0332] This technical feature can be necessary where the current regulations so provide, for example to limit a mass flow rate of the valve group 102a and / or to limit a temperature of water dispensing from the dispensing body.

[0333] The above described in relation to the ratio between the stopping element and the valve group 102a is valid further for any existing ratio between the control organ 102 and the valve group 102a, where so controlled.

[0334] In addition or in alternative to the above, the valve group 102a can advantageously comprise a automatic flow interruption device, that interrupts the dispensing from the outlet of the valve when on one of a plurality of its inlets there is no supply. Such automatic flow interruption device can conveniently be a pressure sensor device.

[0335] The valve group 102a can be mechanically or electronically configurable to perform one or more limiting dispensing functions (for example, mass flow rate) or temperature as a function of requirements defined by the user and memorized as preset parameters in the above-described modes.

[0336] These requirements can be in particular be requirements specified or set in accordance to specific legislative aspects, and can involve specific preset parameters that cannot be modified by the user.

[0337] In an embodiment, these specific preset parameters can only be modified in the factory.

[0338] Optionally, the electronic control device 1 object of the present disclosure can advantageously be provided with an electrical power source, destined to supply at least one among the data processing unit 103, the screen or anyway the electronic user interface 105, 108, 109, in particular the microphone 108 and / or the screen 109, and / or at least an electronic component of the physical command 104a.

[0339] In an embodiment non-limiting, such electrical power source is a battery, for example housed inside the body of the hydrosanitary device 100. Alternatively, or in combination with the above, such electrical power source can comprise a generator system supplied with the water flow in use dispensed from the hydrosanitary device 100, in particular supplied with the water flow exiting in use from the valve group 102a.

[0340] Such water flow can conveniently put rotation a small turbine connected with an electric generator; the turbine and the electric generator are part of the above-mentioned generator system.

[0341] Conveniently, such generator system can be electrically connected with the battery and be used to at least partially recharge the latter.

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[0343] The invention is not limited to the embodiments of the figures; for this reason, the numbers and reference signs in the claims are provided for the sole purpose of increasing their intelligibility, and have a non-limiting effect.

[0344] It is finally clear that to the object of the present disclosure can be applied additions, modifications or variants, obvious for a skilled person, without for this departing from the scope provided by the attached claims.

Claims

Claims1. Electronic control device (1) for hydrosanitary devices (100), comprising:- a data processing unit (103) configured to process electronic control data of at least a first hydrosanitary device (100);- at least an actuator (103k), operatively connected to said data processing unit (103) configured to receive a control signal (D1) from said data processing unit (103) and to control and / or adjust at least a function of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) as a function of said control signal (D 1 ); wherein said electronic control device (1) is configured to control and / or adjust said at least a function of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) in a customizable way, according to at least a presetting parameter (P1 , P2, P3, P4) set by the user and / or according to an operation signal received from said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100).

2. Device according to claim 1 , comprising an electronic user interface (104), operatively connected, preferably electrically and / or optically, with said data processing unit (103), said electronic user interface (104, 108, 109) being configured to receive an input command from a user for the control of said at least a function of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100), said electronic user interface (104, 108, 109) being configured to generate at least an input signal toward said data processing unit (103), said input signal corresponding to said input command, said input signal determining, preferably immediately and automatically, a transmission of a specific control signal (D1) from the data processing unit (103) to said at least an actuator (103k), preferably wherein said electronic user interface (104, 108, 109) is water resistant, optionally being resistant to water splashes or water immersion and / or being resistant to surfactants and / or being resistant to dust.

3. Device according to claim 2, wherein said electronic user interface (104, 108, 109) comprises a screen, preferably a touch-sensitive screen, said screen being configured to present a plurality of icons (105, 106) at least partly destined to determine the control and / or adjustment of said at least a function of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100); wherein said data processing unit (103) is configured to allow a reorganization of a spatial arrangement and / or rotation of said plurality of icons (105, 106), and wherein said at least a presetting parameter (P1 , P2, P3, P4) is a parameter of spatial organization and / or rotation of said plurality of icons (105, 106), preferably wherein, in use, a touch on a specific icon of said plurality of icons (105, 106) determines the transmission, preferably immediate and automatic, of said input signal.

4. Device according to claim 2 and / or claim 3, wherein said electronic user interface (104, 108, 109) provides at least a first control element (120) for the control of at least a first valve group (102a) of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100), preferably wherein said at least a first control element (120) is configured to move between a first end-stroke position and a second end-stroke position, preferably uninterruptedly, and to determine, by means of said control signal (D1), a corresponding movement, preferably uninterruptedly, of a movable equipment of said at least a first valve group (102a), preferably wherein said at least a first control element (120) is a virtual command element, represented on said screen and wherein said at least a first control element (120) is movable with translator / and / or rotational movement at least between said first end-stroke position and said second end-stroke position.

5. Device according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein said data processing unit (103), after said touch on said specific icon, is configured to cause a rearrangement and / or rotation and / or variation of position of said specific icon and / or of at least a part of said plurality of icons (105, 106) and / or to cause a disappearance of at least a part of said plurality of icons (105, 106), and / or to cause a presentation of at least a further icon different than said specific icon and different than said plurality of icons (105, 106).

6. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein said function is at least one among the functions of the following list: a water dispensing, an interruption of a water dispensing, an adjustment of a mass flow rate of dispensed water, an adjustment of a temperature of said water, a selection of a source of conditioned water, a conditioned water dispensing, an interruption of a conditioned water dispensing, an illumination of at least part of said hydro-sanitary device (100) or accessory product, a selection of a multimedia source, an adjustment of a playback volume of said multimedia source, an activation or deactivation of an aroma diffuser, an activation or deactivation of a fan or aspirator, an activation or deactivation of a disinfection device of said hydrosanitary device (100), an activation or deactivation of a home automation device.

7. Device according to one or more of claims 2 to 6, comprising, or being operatively connected with, a microphone (108), in turn operatively connected with said data processing unit (103), preferably further comprising, or being further operatively connected with, a speaker (109) in turn operatively connected with said data processing unit (103); wherein said input command is a voice command transmitted by the user to said microphone (108).

8. Device according to claim 7, comprising, or operatively connected with, a virtual assistant, controlled by said data processing unit (103), and wherein said input signal corresponding to said input command determines an activation of said virtual assistant; wherein said activation of said virtual assistant determines the transmission of said control signal (D1) to said actuator (103k), and / or determines an electronic connection of said data processing unit (103) to a multimedia source (300, 301), and preferably determines a transmission of multimedia data from said multimedia source (300, 301) to said data processing unit (103) and from said data processing unit (103) to said speaker (109) and / or to said screen, preferably wherein said at least a presetting parameter (P1 , P2, P3, P4) set by the user comprises at least one between an adjustment of at least a first valve group (102a) of said hydrosanitary device (100) and an activation of at least an accessory device (101c) of said hydrosanitary device (100) or operatively connected with said hydrosanitary device (100), and / or comprises at least one between a selection of a multimedia source (300, 301) among a plurality of multimedia sources, a multimedia content of said multimedia source (300, 301), a playback parameter of said multimedia content ; preferably wherein said accessory device (101c) is cooperatively usable with said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or with said second dispensing body (101 b), optionally said accessory device (101c) being at least partially, preferably entirely, embedded into said first dispensing body (101, 101 a) and / or in said second dispensing body (101 b), said accessory device (101c) being an illumination and / or aroma diffusion device, preferably destined to chromotherapy applications.

9. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, configured to be at least partially embedded into, and / or movably engaged to, a body of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100), preferably wherein said electronic user interface (104, 108, 109) is configured to be embedded into, and / or movably engaged to, a body of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) or is configured to be arranged in substantial proximity of said body of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) and / or is configured to be arranged, preferably in a substantially fixed way, on a supporting surface for said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100), optionally said electronic user interface (104, 108, 109) being built-in.

10. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein said data processing unit (103) is operatively connected with, or comprises, a memory (103m) configured to contain a plurality of profiles (118a - 118c) of a corresponding plurality of users of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100), and wherein each profile of said plurality of profiles (118a - 118c) comprises said at least a presetting parameter (P1 , P2, P3, P4) set by the user, preferably a plurality of preset parameters set by the user.11 . Device according to claim 2 or claim 3 and claim 10, said data processing unit (103) being configured to make at least part of said plurality of profiles (118a - 118c) accessible by means of said electronic user interface (105, 108, 109), and preferably to present at least part of said plurality of profiles (118a - 118c) by means of said screen, in particular by means of at least part of said plurality of icons (105, 106); preferably wherein said data processing unit (103) is configured to send to said actuator (103k) said control signal (D1) containing electronic data associated to a selected profile (118b) by the user among said plurality of profiles (118a — 118c) in order to preset at least a function of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) according to said at least a presetting parameter (P1 , P2, P3, P4) set by the user and stored in said selected profile (118b), optionally said data processing unit (103) being configured to keep said presetting of said at least a function up to a selection of a profile of said plurality of profiles (118a - 118c) different from said selected profile (118b).

12. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims when dependent from claim 2, wherein said electronic user interface (104, 108, 109) comprises at least a physical command (104a), optionally arranged in substantial correspondence of the body of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100), preferably said physical command (104a) being movable with at least one between a rotating movement (104b) and a translatory movement (104c); optionally said physical command (104a) embedding said screen.

13. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, comprising a mass flow rate sensor, configured to be hydraulically connected to a valve body (102a) of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) and also configured to and to measure a mass flow rate of a flow flowing in at least a dispensing body (101 , 101 a) of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100), said mass flow rate sensor being operatively connected with said data processing unit (103) and transmitting, in use, a mass flow rate signal to said data processing unit (103); said data processing unit (103) being configured to reduce or interrupt the fluid dispensing from said at least a dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or to send an alarm signal, preferably by means of said speaker (109), when said mass flow rate signal exceeds a predetermined mass flow rate threshold; preferably wherein said at least a presetting parameter (P1 , P2, P3, P4) comprises said mass flow rate threshold and / or comprises an activation of said mass flow rate sensor.

14. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein said data processing unit (103) comprises a chronometer, selectively activable to start a time count at a start of water dispensing from at least a dispensing body(101 , 101 a) of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100), and / or at the opening of a valve body (102a) of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100), said data processing unit (103) being configured to interrupt said dispensing and / or to close said valve body (102a) and / or to partialize said dispensing and / or to partialize an opening of said valve body (102a) and / or to send an alarm signal, preferably by means of said speaker (109), when said time count exceeds a predetermined time threshold, preferably wherein said at least a presetting parameter (P1, P2, P3, P4) comprises said time threshold and / or comprises an activation of said chronometer.

15. Device according to claim 13 and claim 14, wherein said data processing unit (103) is configured to calculate a volume of liquid dispensed by said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100) as a function of said flow rate signal and of said time count, said data processing unit (103) being configured to interrupt said dispensing and / or to close said valve body (102a) and / or to partialize said dispensing and / or to partialize an opening of said valve body (102a) and / or to send an alarm signal, preferably by means of said speaker (109), when said liquid volume exceeds a predetermined volume threshold, preferably wherein said at least a presetting parameter (P1 , P2, P3, P4) comprises said volume threshold.

16. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, comprising a liquid temperature sensor, operatively arranged upstream of at least a dispensing body (101 , 101 a) of said hydrosanitary device (100) and / or downstream of at least a valve body (102a) of said at least a first hydrosanitary device (100), and configured to measure a temperature of water dispensed from said at least a first dispensing body (101 , 101a) and / or from said valve body (102a), said temperature sensor being configured to transmit a temperature signal to the data processing unit (103); said data processing unit (103) being configured to interrupt said dispensing and / or to close said valve body (102a) and / or to partialize said dispensing and / or to partialize an opening of said valve body (102a) and / or to send an alarm signal, preferably by means of said speaker (109), when said temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature threshold, preferably wherein said at least a presetting parameter (P1 , P2, P3, P4) comprises said temperature threshold and / or an activation of said temperature sensor.

17. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein at least part of said user interface (104, 108, 109) is a remote user interface, and comprises at least one between a software program configured to be installed on an electronic handheld device of a user, and / or comprises a software web access accessible from an electronic handheld device of a user.

18. Device according to claim 7 or claim 17, comprising a wireless transceiver (111), operatively connected to said data processing unit (103); wherein said wireless transceiver (111) is configured to receive said input signal from said remote user interface and to retransmit said input signal toward said data processing unit (103) and / or is configured to allow at least a receipt of at least a multimedia content of said multimedia source (300, 301).

19. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, configured to connect to a remote electronic source of software updates, preferably through said wireless transceiver (111 ) to proceed with an update, optionally automatic, of a software or firmware of said data processing unit (103).

20. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein said data processing unit (103) is configured to cause a display on said screen of at least one of a plurality of operating parameters of said hydrosanitary device (100); and wherein said at least an operating parameter of said plurality of operating parameters of said hydrosanitary device (100) is one among a dispensed water temperature, a dispensed water pressure, a dispensed water hardness, a mass flow rate, a level in a hydrosanitary device tank (100), a mass flow rate percentage with respect to a maximum dispensable mass flow rate, a water purification or disinfection level, a temperature and / or humidity and / or barometric pressure and / or brightness, detected in correspondence of the hydrosanitary device (100); said electronic control device comprising at least a sensing element operatively connected to said data processing unit (103) and operatively coupled to said hydrosanitary device (100), said at least a sensing element being configured to detect said at least an operating parameter of said plurality of operating parameters of said hydrosanitary device (100).21 . Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein said data processing unit (103) is configured to load, from a memory operatively made accessible thereto, and preferably following the receipt of an electronic command received from at least a user, at least an electronic data set for presentation of images and / or pictograms on said screen, said electronic data set determining, when loaded, a particular and specific graphic representation of at least an icon of said plurality of icons (105, 106) and / or a decorative element or background; preferably wherein said memory comprises a plurality of electronic data sets for presentation of images and / or pictograms, preferably selectively loadable by said data processing unit (103).

22. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, comprising an electrical power source, destined to supply at least one among the data processing unit (103), the screen, the electronic user interface (105, 108, 109), the microphone (108), the screen (109), at least an electronic component of the physical command (104a), preferably wherein said power source comprises at least one between a battery and a generator system supplied with a flow of water in use delivered by said hydrosanitary device (100), preferably through said valve group (102a).

23. Hydrosanitary device (100) comprising:- at least a first valve group (102a);- at least a dispensing body (101, 101 a), hydraulically connected to said at least a first valve group (102a) and configured to dispense a liquid;- at least a first control element (102; 120) for said at least a first valve group (102a); wherein said hydrosanitary device (100) comprises said electronic control device for hydrosanitary devices (100) according to one or more of the preceding claims.

24. Hydrosanitary device (100) according to claim 23, wherein said at least a first control element (102; 120) is configured and specifically destined to allow a control of at least one among a temperature of said liquid, a flow of said liquid, a conditioning of said liquid, a dispensing direction of said liquid; and / or wherein said first dispensing body (101 , 101a) is removably, preferably operatively removably, connectable and disconnectable to said at least a first valve group (102a), preferably wherein said hydrosanitary device (100) comprises at least a second dispensing body (101 b), said second dispensing body (101 b) being:- operatively replaceable to said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) in connection to said at least a first valve group (102a); or- simultaneously connectable to said first dispensing body (101 , 101a) to said first valve group (102a), preferably thus resulting connected in parallel to said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a).

25. Hydrosanitary device (100) according to claim 24, wherein said electronic control device is configured to carry out a disabling, preferably in an automatic way, of an opening of said at least a first valve group (102a) when, preferably only when, said at least a first dispensing body (101, 101 a) is disconnected from said at least a first valve group (102a) and / or for a whole duration of a disconnection of said at least a first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) from said at least a first valve group (102a) and / or is configured to carry out an enabling, preferably in an automatic way, of an opening of said at least a first valve group (102a) when, preferably only when, said at least a first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) isconnected to said at least a first valve group (102a) and / or for a whole duration of a connection of said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) to said at least a first valve group (102a).

26. Hydrosanitary device (100) according to claim 24 and / or claim 25, wherein said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and said second dispensing body (101 b) comprise a device or element configured to transmit to said electronic control device (1) a connection control signal, and wherein said electronic control device (1) is configured to carry out said disabling and / or said enabling in accordance to said connection control signal, preferably in an automatic way; and / or wherein said hydrosanitary device (100) comprises a first outlet and a second outlet for said first dispensing body (101 , 101a) and / or for said second dispensing body (101 b), and comprises at least a sensing element configured to identify a connection of at least one between said first dispensing body (101 , 101a) and / or for said second dispensing body (101 b) on at least one between said first outlet and said second outlet, said electronic control device (1) being configured to allow a dispensing of said liquid on the at least an outlet to which the at least one between said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or said second dispensing body (101b) is connected, preferably wherein said at least one first valve group (102a) is connected with said first outlet and with said second outlet, and is configured to allow a selection of the dispensing of said liquid on at least one between said first outlet and said second outlet, and wherein said data processing unit (103) is configured to transmit to said at least first valve group (102a) a enabling or disabling signal of liquid dispensing on at least one between said first outlet and said second outlet, in accordance to said connection control signal; said connection control signal constituting said operating signal.

27. Hydrosanitary device (100) according to one or more of claims 23-26, comprising an accessory device (101c) cooperatively usable with said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or with said second dispensing body (101 b), optionally said accessory device (101c) being at least partially, preferably entirely, embedded into said first dispensing body (101 , 101 a) and / or in said second dispensing body (101 b), said accessory device (101c) being an illumination and / or aroma diffusion device, preferably destined to chromotherapy applications.

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