Fluid quality monitoring device

Abstract

Disclosed is a fluid quality monitoring system (100) that includes a fluid quality monitoring device (101) with integrated sensors (301). The device includes a plug (114) that has one or more sensor ports (210) configured to form a fluid tight seal with one or more sensors (301). The plug (114) can be removed from the device housing (110) for maintenance and / or replacement of one or more sensors (301) through rotation and actuation of a handle (225) coupled to a shut-off valve (420), which is configured to isolate the sampling chamber (215) from upstream pressure. The pressure within the chamber can be relieved by rotating the handle (225) to a vertical position, actuating a pressure relief valve integrated into the shut-off valve (420). A check valve (133) located at or near an outlet port (113) provides automatic isolation from downstream pressure when pressure in the sampling chamber (215) is relieved. A remote monitoring framework allows for remote visual inspection and transmission of sensor data for analysis.

Description

Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025FLUID QUALITY MONITORING DEVICECROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of, and priority to, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 716,364 filed November 5, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] The present disclosure is generally related to fluid quality monitoring device, and more particularly, to an improved system for removing and replacing sensors in a fluid quality' monitoring device.SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0003] Maintaining high-quality' fluid such as water in residential and industrial applications has become increasingly important as public health concerns and regulatory standards continue to evolve. Fluid quality sensors play an essential role to monitoring various parameters such as pH, conductivity, turbidity, and the presence of specific contaminants. Despite the importance of these sensors, users often face challenges in maintaining and replacing them due to the complexity of their designs and installation processes. Frequent maintenance is necessary' to ensure accurate readings, but sensors that are cumbersome to replace or prone to failure can cause delays, fluid contamination, or damage to the system during routine replacements.

[0004] One of the challenges with conventional fluid sensor systems is the difficulty7of performing maintenance without interrupting fluid flow or risking fluid leaks. Many existing devices require shutting off the fluid supply entirely and dismantling parts of the system to access the sensors. This process can lead to contamination of the fluid supply, splashing, or spillage during sensor replacement, which raises hygiene concerns. Furthermore, the need for specialized tools to remove or replace sensors adds complexity and increases the likelihood of improper installation, potentially damaging the sensors or rendering the system inoperable.

[0005] Another issue with conventional fluid sensors is the lack of ability to remotely check fluid quality status. Current systems rely on manual checks for sensor degradation or failure, which often go unnoticed until fluid quality7issues arise. This can lead to prolonged exposure to compromised fluid conditions before any corrective actions are taken. Additionally, conventional systems often fail to provide easy access for users to check the condition of1ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025 sensors or to receive timely reminders for sensor replacement, resulting in delays in maintenance and reduced accuracy over time.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need for a system that addresses these maintenance and replacement problems while providing more user-friendly interfaces and automated notifications.

[0007] To that end, as disclosed herein, in some embodiments, disclosed are systems and methods for a fluid quality7monitoring system designed to improve access to fluid qualitysensors for maintenance or replacement In some embodiments, the system comprises a fluid quality measuring device with a housing configured to allow fluid flow into a sampling chamber where fluid quality can be measured by one or more sensors during normal operation In some embodiments, the housing includes a transparent sensor housing section, enabling visual inspection of the fluid and / or sensors without disassembly. The housing connects to fluid conduits via inlet and outlet ports, each equipped with fasteners for secure attachment. A check valve is positioned at or near the outlet port to prevent backflow when the plug is removed, ensuring a user is not exposed to downstream pressure during maintenance.

[0008] In some embodiments, a plug positioned at the top of the housing cooperates with a transparent sensor housing section to form a sampling chamber. The plug includes a valve housing that extends from a lower housing section to an upper housing section, directing fluid flow into the sampling chamber where the one or more sensors are located.

[0009] In some embodiments, the system includes a shut-off valve formed by a handle, valve stem, hollow body, and rotating and stationary discs. The handle controls fluid flow through the fluid quality monitoring device, allowing the valve to open or close, thus managing fluid entry into the sampling chamber. The shut-off valve includes a pressure relief feature integrated into the valve stem, actuated by the handle. This allows for pressure relief within the sampling chamber, ensuring the sampling chamber is relieved from sy stem pressure before the plug is removed.

[0010] In some embodiments, the fluid quality monitoring device includes a filter housing and / or a filter located in a bottom portion of the housing. The system can be configured such that the fluid flows past the sensors first, or can be configured to flow through the filter first, depending on the application.

[0011] In some embodiments, the system includes remote monitoring enabled by various computing devices and networks. In some embodiments, the system includes cameras that can be accessed using computing devices to allow a user to perform a visual inspection of the2ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025 chamber and / or handle configuration. The system can receive data related to the sensors through the remote monitoring framework, and store the data in one or more databases for later access and / or analysis. Analysis may be done by one or more artificial intelligence models, as further described in detail below.DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The features, and advantages of the disclosure will be apparent from the following description of embodiments as illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which reference characters refer to the same parts throughout the various views. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating principles of the disclosure:

[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates a fluid quality monitoring system overview according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0014] FIG. 2 shows a top perspective view of FIG. 1 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0015] FIG. 3 depicts a sectional view of the fluid quality' monitoring system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0016] FIGs. 4A-4C illustrate various views of the shut-off valve according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0017] FIG. 5 depicts the handle rotated to a pressure release position according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0018] FIG. 6 shows the plug and associated sensors removed from the housing according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0019] FIG. 7 illustrates features of 2-way threads employed by the system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0020] FIG. 8 illustrates the fluid quality monitoring device with a filter housing coupled to the lower portion of the housing according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0021] FIG. 9 shows a filter first flow configuration according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0022] FIG. 10 depicts sensor second flow configuration according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0023] FIG. 11 illustrates various components of a remote monitoring framework according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;3ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025

[0024] FIG. 12 shows a cloud service architecture according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0025] FIG. 13 illustrates various aspects of the network architecture according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0026] FIG. 14 depicts details of one or more computing devices according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0027] FIG. 15 illustrates non-limiting program instructions executed by the system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The present disclosure will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and which show, by way of non-limiting illustration, certain example embodiments. Subject matter may, however, be embodied in a variety of different forms and, therefore, covered or claimed subject matter is intended to be construed as not being limited to any example embodiments set forth herein; example embodiments are provided merely to be illustrative. Likewise, a reasonably broad scope for claimed or covered subject matter is intended. Among other things, for example, subject matter may be embodied as methods, devices, components, or systems. Accordingly, embodiments may, for example, take the form of hardware, software, firmware or any combination thereof (other than software per se). The following detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be taken in a limiting sense.

[0029] Throughout the specification and claims, terms may have nuanced meanings suggested or implied in context beyond an explicitly stated meaning. Likewise, the phrase ‘'in one embodiment” as used herein does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment and the phrase “in another embodiment” as used herein does not necessarily refer to a different embodiment. It is intended, for example, that claimed subject matter include combinations of example embodiments in whole or in part.

[0030] In general, terminology may be understood at least in part from usage in context. For example, terms, such as “and”, “or”, or “and / or,” as used herein may include a variety of meanings that may depend at least in part upon the context in which such terms are used. Typically, “or” if used to associate a list, such as A, B or C, is intended to mean A, B, and C, here used in the inclusive sense, as well as A, B or C, here used in the exclusive sense. In addition, the term “one or more” as used herein, depending at least in part upon context, may4ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025 be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in a singular sense or may be used to describe combinations of features, structures or characteristics in a plural sense. Similarly, terms, such as “a,’' “an,’' or “the,’' again, may be understood to convey a singular usage or to convey a plural usage, depending at least in part upon context. In addition, the term “based on” may be understood as not necessarily intended to convey an exclusive set of factors and may, instead, allow for existence of additional factors not necessarily expressly described, again, depending at least in part on context.

[0031] As used herein, “can” or “may” or derivations there of (e.g., the system display can show X) are used for descriptive purposes only and is understood to be synonymous and / or interchangeable with “configured to” (e g., the computer is configured to execute instructions X) when defining the metes and bounds of the system. The phrase “configured to” also denotes the step of configuring a structure or computer to execute a function according to some embodiments.

[0032] The present disclosure is described below with reference to block diagrams and operational illustrations of methods and devices. It is understood that each block of the block diagrams or operational illustrations, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams or operational illustrations, can be implemented by means of analog or digital hardware and computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer to alter its function as detailed herein, a special purpose computer, ASIC, or other programmable data processing apparatus, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, implement the functions / acts specified in the block diagrams or operational block or blocks. In some alternate implementations, the functions / acts noted in the blocks can occur out of the order noted in the operational illustrations. For example, two blocks shown in succession can in fact be executed substantially concurrently or the blocks can sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functional ity / acts involved.

[0033] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the fluid quality measuring system 100 (hereinafter the “system”) in accordance with some embodiments. While specific non-limiting examples are directed to measuring fluid quality, the configurations described herein are suitable for measuring any characteristic of any fluid that can be obtained by a sensor, for example, measurements that can be obtained from a fluid using different types of sensors, include visual, chemical, and physical measurements, which are discussed further with reference to FIG. 8.5ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025

[0034] In FIG. 1, in some embodiments, the depicted system 100 includes a fluid quality measuring device 101 that includes a housing 110 which can take on any shape, but is generally cylindrical in this non-limiting example. The housing 110 is configured to enclose and protect the internal components while allowing fluid to flow through. In some embodiments, the housing 110 is configured to couple to a fluid conduit by the inlet port 112 and the outlet port 113, positioned at opposite sides of the housing 110 in this non-limiting example. The inlet port 112 and outlet port 113 each include one or more fasteners (e.g., threads) 118 to secure the system 100 to one or more fluid conduits. In some embodiments, the system 100 includes a check valve 133 positioned at and / or near the outlet port 113 of the housing 110 to prevent fluid backflow when the plug 114 is removed from the housing 110. In some embodiments, the check valve 133 can be a separate unit connected downstream of the outlet port 113.

[0035] In some embodiments, the upper portion of the housing 110 includes a transparent sensor housing section 111. which allows for visual inspection of the internal components without disassembly or disrupting fluid flow. In some embodiments, a camera 117 enables visual monitoring from a remote location such as with user equipment 1102. A plug 114, positioned at, and / or secured to, the top of the transparent sensor housing section 111, is configured to form a fluid tight coupling with one or more sensors 301 passing therethrough, discussed further in relation to FIGs. 3 and 6.

[0036] In FIG. 1, in some embodiments, the system 100 includes a memory ring 1 16 positioned around a portion of the housing 110, such as at the base of the transparent sensor housing section 111. In some embodiments, the memory ring 116 is configured to be adjusted to align with a marker 119 embossed on the housing 110 to provide a visual indication of the last sen- ice date.

[0037] FIG. 2 show s a top-dowm perspective view' of the system 100 in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the plug 114 can be removed by operating the handle 225, which is configured for user-friendly engagement without the need for specialized tools. In some embodiments, the handle 225 rotates to lock or unlock the plug, enabling removal and / or replacement of one or more sensors 301. The sensors 301 are mounted within or at the housing 110 through sensor ports 210 integrated into the plug 114. The plug 114, as well as any coupled sensors 301, can be easily removed form the upper end of the housing 110 by twisting the plug 114 along 2-way threads, for example, ensuring that the housing 110 remains in a fully assembly position during sensor replacement.6ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025

[0038] In some embodiments, the plug 114 includes one or more sensor ports 210 configured to enable one or more sensors to be inserted into the sampling chamber 215 to obtain one or more measurements described herein. In some embodiments, the housing 110 includes a valve housing 221 which extends upwards from the lower housing section into the upper housing section. In some embodiments, the plug 114 is configured such that the one or more sensors 301 radially surround the valve housing 221, ensuring that fluid entering through the inlet flows through the valve housing 221 and into the sampling chamber 215 where it comes in contact with the one or more sensors 301.

[0039] In some embodiments, the handle 225 is pivotably attached to a valve stem 223, and together with the valve housing 221, plug 114, hollow body 322, rotating disc 341, and stationary disk 342, form a shut-off valve 420, best illustrated in FIGs. 4A-4C. In some embodiments, one or more portions of the shut-off valve 420, such as the hollow body 322 and / or discs 341. 342 are made of ceramic to increase durability Referring back to FIG. 2. the handle 225 is shown in a first locked position, where the handle 225 extends perpendicular to the valve stem 223, and fluid can flow through the system 100. The handle 225 can be rotated between the first locked position (e.g., ON) and a second unlocked position (e.g., OFF), opening and closing the shut-off valve 420, respectively. Thus, the handle 225 allows for controlled fluid flow during operation, where in the OFF position, the shut-off valve 420 prevents fluid from flowing into the sampling chamber 215, allowing the plug 114 to be removed and / or the sensors 301 to be replaced.

[0040] Turning now to FIG. 3, a cross-sectional view of the system 100 including the shut-off valve 420 and its interaction with other internal components is depicted in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, the shut-off valve 420 includes a valve housing 221 and a hollow body 322. The valve stem 223, which carries the hollow body 322, is positioned within the valve housing 221. In some embodiments, the pressure relief valve 324 is integrated within the valve stem 223, where the handle 225 attached to the valve stem 223 is configured to actuate both the shut-off valve 420 and the pressure relief valve 324. The arrows in FIG. 3 represent the fluid flow fluid quality measuring device 101 when the handle 225 is in the first position. After passing through the inlet port 112, the fluid flows through the discs 341 and 342, out the hollow body 322, into the sampling chamber 215, where the fluid is then directed down to the outlet port 113 by system pressure.

[0041] When the handle 225 is rotated between the first and second positions, the valve stem 232 and the hollow body 322 rotate around the longitudinal axis of the valve stem 223. This7ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025 rotation causes the rotating disc 341, controlled by the hollow body 322, to rotate relative to the stationary disc 342. The rotating disc 341 and the stationary disc 342 each have aligned openings, and when theses openings overlap, the shut-off valve 420 is in the open position, allowing fluid to flow through the system 100. When the openings of the rotating disc 341 and the stationary disc 342 are not at least partially aligned, the shut-off valve 420 is closed, preventing fluid flow into the sampling chamber 115.

[0042] Turning now to FIGs. 4A-4C, in some embodiments, the valve housing 221 of the shutoff valve 420 includes at least one opening 419 configured to enable fluid to flow from the valve housing 221 into the sampling chamber 215. The hollow body 322, positioned within the valve housing 221, controls the flow of fluid through the valve housing 221. In some embodiments, the combination of the shut-off valve 420, the pressure relieve valve 324, and the check valve 133 work in unison to automatically shut off flow from both the upstream and downstream directions when the shut-off valve 420 is rotated to the OFF position. The plug 1 14 is separable from the valve housing 221 such that the valve housing 221 remains inside the sampling chamber 215 when the plug 114 is removed, isolating the sampling chamber 215 from system pressure.

[0043] FIG. 5 shows the system 100 in the OFF position, with the handle 225 pivoted from the first position to the second position. In the second position, the shut-off valve 420 is closed, and rotation of the handle 225 to a pressure release position 501 causes a pressure drop within the sampling chamber 115. This drop triggers the automatic closure of the check valve 133, preventing backflow from the outlet port 113. In some embodiments, the valve housing 221 includes a release slot 526. At the second position, the release slot 526 in the valve housing 221 aligns with the handle 225, allowing the handle 225 to pivot perpendicular to the plane of ON / OFF rotation to a vertical position, actuating the pressure relief valve 324. When in the first position, as shown in FIG. 2, the handle 225 and release slot 526 do not align, preventing the handle 225 from pivoting from a horizontal configuration to a vertical configuration.

[0044] In some embodiments, the pressure relief valve 324 is integrated within the valve stem 223. In some embodiments, the pressure relief valve 324 includes a valve body 537 and a spring 538. The spring 528 is configured to close the pressure relief valve 324 by pressing the valve body 527 into from the valve seat 529, which faces the hollow body 322. When the handle 225 is in the pressure release position 501, the handle is configured to force the valve body 537 down against the force of the spring 538 lifting the valve body 537 off the seat 529, reducing8ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025 the pressure inside the valve housing 221 to ambient levels. The arrows in FIG. 5 show a fluid flow out of the top of the valve housing 221 when the pressure is released.

[0045] FIG. 6 shows the plug 114 removed from the housing 110 in accordance with some embodiments. This view shows a non-limiting example of various sensors 301 compatible with the system 100. In some embodiments, system 100 is configured such that visual measurements can be gathered using optical sensors, which may include the use of sensors such as colorimeters or spectrophotometers to measure the color of the fluid, indicative of the concentration of certain chemicals or contaminants. Turbidimeters may be employed in plug 114 to assess turbidity, providing insight into the presence of suspended particles within the fluid. Optical density (OD) sensors, often used in biological fluids, can be utilized to determine bacterial growth or concentration of specific substances. Additionally, refractometers can measure the refractive index of the fluid, indicating its composition, while imaging techniques using sensors with integrated microscopes can capture visual data related to the presence of bubbles, particles, or microorganisms. While various sensors may be coupled directly to the plug 114, in some embodiment, the system 100 includes one or more sensor external to the housing, such as camera 117, that monitory fluid quality' through a transparent sensor housing section 111.

[0046] In some embodiments, chemical measurements are obtained using system sensors configured to detect specific chemical properties or compounds within the fluid. pH sensors can measure the acidity' or alkalinity' of the fluid, and in some embodiments ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) are used to measure the concentration of specific ions, such as calcium, sodium, or chloride, in accordance with some embodiments. Dissolved oxygen (DO) sensors can be integrated into the plug 114 to determine the amount of oxygen dissolved in the fluid. In some embodiments, conductivity' sensors measure the electrical conductivity' of the fluid, allowing estimation of ion concentration, while total dissolved solids (TDS) sensors measure the overall concentration of dissolved substances. Gas sensors can detect dissolved gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO?), nitrogen (N2), or hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Chlorine sensors may be used to monitor chlorine levels in water treatment applications, and fluorescence-based sensors can detect compounds that emit light under UV exposure, such as chlorophyll or specific proteins.

[0047] In some embodiments, the system 100 is configured to obtain physical measurements of fluids that include one or more of temperature, pressure, flow rate, viscosity, density', specific gravity7, surface tension, and capacitance. Temperature can be measured using thermocouples9ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025 or thermistors, while pressure measurements can be obtained using pressure transducers or piezoelectric sensors. In some embodiments, density meters or hydrometers measure the mass per unit volume, offering insights into the fluid’s composition. Specific gravity, which compares the density of the fluid to that of water, can also be measured using a hydrometer or density meter. In some embodiments, capacitance-based sensors can measure the dielectric constant of the fluid, which may be indicative of its composition or moisture content.

[0048] FIG. 7 illustrates a 2- way thread arrangement for the plug 114 to couple to the housing 110. In some embodiments, the transparent sensor housing section 111 includes a set of 2-way threads 731 that made with corresponding 2-way threads 732 on the plug 114. The 2-way threads reduce the number of turns required to unscrew the plug from the housing 110, which prevents wires from sensor 301 from getting tangled during disassembly. In some embodiments, the thread ends are finished with a thread cut 733 that allows the plug 114 to be assembled and disassembly with less force, facilitating a quick replacement or maintenance of the system’s sensors without the need for special tools.

[0049] FIG. 8 shows an arrangement of FIG. 1 with a filter installed on the lower portion of the housing 110. In some embodiments, system 100 includes interchangeable lower housings that include a filter housing 801 and a filter 814. In some embodiments, the filter housing includes a transparent filter housing section 81 1, which enables visual inspection by a user and / or through a remote monitoring device such as camera 117. The various components and arrangements of the housing 110, shut-off valve 420, and all other like structures are the same for all figures, so their descriptions will not be repeated in the interest of being concise.

[0050] FIG. 9 shows a filter first flow arrangement 900 in accordance with some embodiments. In this example, fluid from the inlet port 1 12 is flows down between the filter housing 801 and the filter 814. After passing through the filter 814, the fluid travels up through the valve housing 221 and into the sampling chamber 215, where it then exits system 100 through outlet port 113.

[0051] Turning now to FIG. 10. a sensor second flow arrangement 1000 is depicted in accordance with some embodiments. In this configuration, fluid enters through the inlet port 112 and travels through the valve housing 221 and into the sampling chamber 215 before being directed dow n the upper portion of the housing 110 into the filter housing located in the lower portion of housing 110. Fluid flows between the filter housing 801 and into the filter 814, where the fluid is then directed from an inner portion of the filter 814 to the outlet port 113.

[0052] Turning now to FIG. 11, the remote monitoring components of system 100 are depicted in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, one or more components of the10ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025 system include a non-transitory computer readable medium (or computer-readable storage medium / media) that stores computer data, which data can include computer program code (or computer-executable instructions) that is executable by a computer, in machine readable form. By way of example, and not limitation, a computer readable medium may include computer readable storage media, for tangible or fixed storage of data, or communication media for transient interpretation of code-containing signals. Computer readable storage media, as used herein, refers to physical or tangible storage (as opposed to signals) and includes without limitation volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for the tangible storage of information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Computer readable storage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, flash memory7or other solid state memory technology, optical storage, cloud storage, magnetic storage devices, or any other physical or material medium which can be used to tangibly store the desired information or data or instructions and which can be accessed by a computer or processor.

[0053] In some embodiments, the system 100 includes a server. For the purposes of this disclosure the term “server’" should be understood to refer to a service point which provides processing, database, and communication facilities. By way of example, and not limitation, the term "‘server” can refer to a single, physical processor with associated communications and data storage and database facilities, or it can refer to a networked or clustered complex of processors and associated network and storage devices, as well as operating software and one or more database systems and application software that support the services provided by the server. Cloud servers are examples.

[0054] In some embodiments, the system 100 includes a network 1104. For the purposes of this disclosure a “netw ork” should be understood to refer to a network that may couple devices so that communications may be exchanged, such as between a server and a client device or other types of devices, including between wireless devices coupled via a wireless network, for example. A network may also include mass storage, such as network attached storage (NAS), a storage area network (SAN), a content delivery network (CDN) or other forms of computer or machine-readable media, for example. A netw ork may include the Internet, one or more local area networks (LANs), one or more wide area networks (WANs), wire-line type connections, wireless type connections, cellular or any combination thereof. Likewise, subnetworks, which may employ differing architectures or may be compliant or compatible with differing protocols, may interoperate within a larger network.11ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025

[0055] For purposes of this disclosure, a ’‘wireless network” should be understood to couple client devices with a network. A wireless network may employ stand-alone ad-hoc networks, mesh networks, Wireless LAN (WLAN) networks, cellular networks, or the like. A wireless network may further employ a plurality of network access technologies, including Wi-Fi, Long Term Evolution (LTE), WLAN, Wireless Router mesh, or 2nd, 3rd, 4thor 5thgeneration (2G, 3G, 4G or 5G) cellular technology7, mobile edge computing (MEC), Bluetooth, 802.1 Ib / g / n, or the like. Network access technologies may enable wide area coverage for devices, such as client devices with varying degrees of mobility, for example. In short, a wireless network may include virtually any type of wireless communication mechanism by which signals may be communicated between devices, such as a client device or a computing device, between or within a network, or the like.

[0056] A computing device, which may include one or more computers, may be capable of sending or receiving signals, such as via a wired or wireless network, or may be capable of processing or storing signals, such as in memory as physical memory states, and may, therefore, operate as a server. Thus, devices capable of operating as a server may include, as examples, dedicated rack-mounted servers, desktop computers, laptop computers, set top boxes, integrated devices combining various features, such as two or more features of the foregoing devices, or the like.

[0057] For purposes of this disclosure, a client device (e.g., UE 1102, device 101) may include and / or be coupled to a computing device capable of sending or receiving signals, such as via a wired or a wireless network. A client device may. for example, include a desktop computer or a portable device, such as a cellular telephone, a smart phone, a display pager, a radio frequency (RF) device, an infrared (IR) device a Near Field Communication (NFC) device, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a handheld computer, a tablet computer, a phablet, a laptop computer, a set top box. a wearable computer, smart watch, an integrated or distributed device combining various features, such as features of the forgoing devices, or the like.

[0058] A client device may vary in terms of capabilities or features. Claimed subject matter is intended to cover a wide range of potential variations, such as a web-enabled client device or previously mentioned devices may include a high-resolution screen (HD or 4K for example), one or more physical or virtual keyboards, mass storage, one or more accelerometers, one or more gyroscopes, global positioning system (GPS) or other location-identifying type capability, or a display w ith a high degree of functionality, such as a touch-sensitive color 2D or 3D display, for example, as further describe in relation to FIG. 14.12ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025

[0059] According to some embodiments, system 100 provides integrated control and management of one or more devices and / or the applications executing thereon. For example, a user may control and / or access camera 117 and display the images produced by camera 117 on a display such that a user may evaluate the status of device 101 and / or the fluid flowing therethrough.

[0060] In some embodiments, system 100 includes user equipment (UE) 1102 (e.g., a computing device and / or client device, discussed below in relation to FIG. 14), network 1104, cloud system 1106, database 1108 and / or a fluid quality measuring device 101, as depicted in FIGs. 1-11. It should be understood that while system 100 is depicted as including such components, system 100 should not be construed as limiting, as one of ordinary skill in the art would readily understand that var ing numbers of UEs, fluid quality measuring devices, peripheral devices, cloud systems, databases and networks can be utilized; however, for purposes of explanation, system 100 is discussed in relation to the example depiction in FIG. 11.

[0061] According to some embodiments, UE 1102 can be any type of device, such as, but not limited to, a mobile (smart) phone, tablet, laptop, sensor, loT device, autonomous machine, appliance, and / or any other device equipped with a cellular and / or wireless or wired transceiver. For example, UE 1102 can be a smart phone with various Apps installed, which can enable the identification and / or collection of activity information to monitor and / or obtain measurements from fluid quality measuring device 101. In some embodiments, UE 1102 may connect to device 101, network 1104, camera 117, and / or cloud system 1106 via any type of known or to be known pairing mechanism, including, but not limited to, WiFi, Bluetooth™, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), NFC, and the like.

[0062] In some embodiments, network 1104 can be any ty pe of network, such as, but not limited to, a wireless network, cellular network, the Internet, and the like (as discussed above). Network 1104 facilitates connectivity of the components of system 100, as illustrated in FIGs. 1 and 1 1.

[0063] According to some embodiments, cloud system 1106 may be any type of cloud operating platform and / or network-based system upon which applications, operations, and / or other forms of network resources may be located. For example, system 1106 may be a service provider and / or network provider from where services and / or applications may be accessed, sourced or executed from. For example, cloud system 1106 can represent the cloud-based architecture associated with a smart home or industrial setting, which has associated network13ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025 resources hosted on the internet or private network (e.g., network 1104), which enables monitoring of the device 101 in accordance with some embodiments.

[0064] In some embodiments, cloud system 1106 may include a server(s) and / or a database of information which is accessible over network 1104. In some embodiments, a database 1108 of cloud system 1106 may store a dataset of data and metadata associated with local and / or network information related to each of the components of system 100.

[0065] Turning to FIGs. 12 and 13, in some embodiments, the exemplary computer-based systems / platforms, the exemplary computer-based devices, and / or the exemplary computer- based components of the present disclosure may be specifically configured to operate in a cloud computing / architecture 1200 such as, but not limiting to: infrastructure as a service (laaS) 1310, platform as a service (PaaS) 1308, and / or software as a service (SaaS) 1306 using a web browser, mobile app, thin client, terminal emulator or other endpoint 1304. FIGs. 12 and 13 illustrate schematics of non-limiting implementations of the cloud computing / architecture(s) in which the exem lary computer-based systems for administrative custom! zations and control of network-hosted application program interfaces (APIs) of the present disclosure may be specifically configured to operate.

[0066] Turning back to FIG. 11, according to some embodiments, database 1108 may correspond to a data storage for a platform (e.g., a network hosted platform, such as cloud system 1106, or a plurality of platforms. Database 1108 may receive storage instruct! ons / requests from, for example, device 101 (and associated microservices), which may be in any type of known or to be known format, such as. for example, standard query language (SQL). According to some embodiments, database 1108 may correspond to any type of known or to be known storage, for example, a memory or memory stack of a device, a distributed ledger of a distributed network (e.g., blockchain, for example), a look-up table (LUT), and / or any other ty pe of secure data repository

[0067] Fluid quality measuring device 101, as discussed above and further below in more detail, can include components for the disclosed functionality. According to some embodiments, device 101 may include and / or be coupled to a special purpose machine or processor, and can be hosted by a device on network 1104, within cloud system 1106, and / or on UE 1102. In some embodiments, device 101 and / or associated sensors 301 may be hosted by a server and / or set of servers associated with cloud system 1106.

[0068] As shown in FIG. 14, in some embodiments, a computing device 1400, which may include any client device including UE 1102 and / or device 101, includes one or more processors14ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025(CPU) 1422 in communication with one or more non-transitory computer readable media 1430 via a bus 1424. Computing device 1400 also includes a power supply 1426, one or more network interfaces 1450, an audio interface 1452, a display 1454, a keypad 1456, an illuminator 1458, an input / output interface 1460, a haptic interface 1462, an optional global positioning systems (GPS) receiver 1464 and a camera(s) 117 or other optical, thermal or electromagnetic sensors 301. Computing device 1400 can include one camera / sensor 301, or a plurality of cameras / sensors 301, as understood by those of skill in the art. Power supply 1426 provides power to computing device 1400.

[0069] Computing device 1400 may optionally communicate with a base station (not shown), or directly with another computing device. In some embodiments, network interface 1450 is sometimes known as a transceiver, transceiving device, or network interface card (NIC).

[0070] Audio interface 1452 is arranged to produce and receive audio signals such as the sound of a human voice in some embodiments. Display 1454 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), gas plasma, light emitting diode (LED), or any other type of display used with a computing device. Display 1454 may also include a touch sensitive screen arranged to receive input from an object such as a stylus or a digit from a human hand.

[0071] Keypad 1456 may include any input device arranged to receive input from a user. Illuminator 1458 may provide a status indication and / or provide light.

[0072] Computing device 1400 also includes input / output interface 1460 for communicating with external. Input / output interface 1460 can utilize one or more communication technologies, such as USB. infrared, Bluetooth™, or the like in some embodiments. Haptic interface 1462 is arranged to provide tactile feedback to a user of the client device.

[0073] Optional GPS transceiver 1464 can determine the physical coordinates of computing device 1400 on the surface of the Earth, which typically outputs a location as latitude and longitude values. GPS transceiver 1464 can also employ other geo-positioning mechanisms, including, but not limited to. triangulation, assisted GPS (AGPS). E-OTD, CI, SAL ETA, BSS or the like, to further determine the physical location of computing device 1400 on the surface of the Earth. In one embodiment, however, computing device 1400 may, through other components, provide other information that may be employed to determine a physical location of the device, including for example, a MAC address, Internet Protocol (IP) address, or the like.

[0074] Mass memory 1430 includes a RAM 1432, a ROM 1434, and other storage means. Mass memory 1430 illustrates another example of computer storage media for storage of15ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025 information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, usage data, or other data. Mass memory 1430 stores a basic input / output system (“BIOS”) 1440 for controlling low-level operation of computing device 1400. The mass memory also stores an operating system 1441 for controlling the operation of computing device 1400.

[0075] Memory 1430 further includes one or more data stores, which can be utilized by computing device 1400 to store, among other things, applications 1442 and / or other information or data. For example, data stores may be employed to store information that describes various capabilities of computing device 1400. The information may then be provided to another device based on any of a variety of events, including being sent as part of a header (e g., index file of the HLS stream) during a communication, sent upon request, or the like. At least a portion of the capability information may also be stored on a disk drive or other storage medium (not shown) within computing device 1400. Applications 1442 may include computer executable instructions which, when executed by computing device 1400. transmit, receive, and / or otherwise process fluid quality data.

[0076] Turning now to FIG. 15, in some embodiments, the system 100 is configured to execute one or more program instruction steps 1500 for device 101 and / or fluid quality assessment. In Step 1502, the system 100 can receive fluid quality measurements from the one or more sensors 301 and / or the camera 1 17. In Step 1504, system 100 can store the received data in database 1 108. In Step 1506, the data is analyzed, which may include the use of machine learning as outlined below. In Step 1508, the results of the analysis are output to a client device, such as UE 1102.

[0077] In some embodiments, such computational analysis can involve system 100 executing any type of know n or to be known computational analysis technique, algorithm, mechanism or technology7. In some embodiments, system 100 may include a specific trained artificial intelligence / machine learning model (AI / ML), a particular machine learning model architecture, a particular machine learning model type (e.g., convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), autoencoder, support vector machine (SVM), and the like), or any other suitable definition of a machine learning model or any suitable combination thereof.

[0078] In some embodiments, system 100 may be configured to utilize one or more AI / ML techniques chosen from, but not limited to, computer vision, feature vector analysis, decision trees, boosting, support-vector machines, neural networks, nearest neighbor algorithms, Naive Bayes, bagging, random forests, logistic regression, and the like, to determine fluid quality16ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025 and / or device 101 performance and / or status. By way of a non-limiting example, system 100 can implement an XGBoost algorithm for regression and / or classification to analyze the sensor data, as discussed herein.

[0079] According to some embodiments, the AI / ML computational analysis algorithms implemented can be applied and / or executed in a time-based manner, in that collected sensor data for specific time periods can be allocated to such time periods so as to determine fluid quality. For example, system 100 can execute a Bayesian determination for a predetermined time span, at preset intervals (e g., a 24 hour time span, every 8 hours, based on leamed / understood quality metrics (e.g.. color, acidity, etc.), which can be leveraged to determine, derive, and / or extract a fluid quality status of the system 100.

[0080] In some embodiments and, optionally, in combination of any embodiment described above or below, a neural network technique may be one of, without limitation, feedforward neural network, radial basis function network, recunent neural network, convolutional network (e g., U-net) or other suitable network. In some embodiments and, optionally, in combination of any embodiment described above or below, an implementation of Neural Netw ork may be executed as follows: a. define Neural Network architecture / model for the control framework, b. transfer the input data to the neural network model, c. train the model incrementally, d. determine the accuracy for a specific number of timesteps, e. apply the trained model to process the newly received input data, f. optionally and in parallel, continue to train the trained model with a predetermined periodicity.

[0081] In some embodiments and, optionally, in combination of any embodiment described above or below, the trained Al model may specify a neural network by at least a neural netw ork topology, a series of activation functions, and connection weights. For example, the topology of a neural network may include a configuration of nodes of the neural network and connections between such nodes. In some embodiments and, optionally, in combination of any embodiment described above or below the trained Al model may also be specified to include other parameters, including but not limited to, bias values / functions and / or aggregation functions. For example, an activation function of anode may be a step function, sine function, continuous or piecewise linear function, sigmoid function, hyperbolic tangent function, or other type of mathematical function that represents a threshold at which the node is activated. In some17ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025 embodiments and, optionally, in combination of any embodiment described above or below, the aggregation function may be a mathematical function that combines (e.g., sum, product, and the like) input signals to the node. In some embodiments and, optionally, in combination of any embodiment described above or below, an output of the aggregation function may be used as input to the activation function. In some embodiments and, optionally, in combination of any embodiment described above or below, the bias may be a constant value or function that may be used by the aggregation function and / or the activation function to make the node more or less likely to be activated.

[0082] As used herein, one or more computing devices 1400 are configured to execute at least one software component and / or a combination of at least one software component and at least one hardware component which are designed / programmed / configured to manage / control other software and / or hardware components (such as the libraries, software development kits (SDKs), objects, and the like).

[0083] Examples of hardware elements may include processors, microprocessors, circuits, circuit elements (e.g., transistors, resistors, capacitors, inductors, and so forth), integrated circuits, application specific integrated circuits (ASIC), programmable logic devices (PLD), digital signal processors (DSP), field programmable gate array (FPGA), logic gates, registers, semiconductor device, chips, microchips, chip sets, and so forth. In some embodiments, the one or more processors may be implemented as a Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC) or Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) processors; x86 instruction set compatible processors, multi-core, or any other microprocessor or central processing unit (CPU). In various implementations, the one or more processors may be dual-core processor(s), dual-core mobile processor(s), and so forth.

[0084] Computer-related systems, computer systems, and systems, as used herein, include any combination of hardware and software. Examples of software may include software components, programs, applications, operating system software, middleware, firmware, software modules, routines, subroutines, functions, methods, procedures, software interfaces, application program interfaces (API), instruction sets, computer code, computer code segments, words, values, symbols, or any combination thereof. Determining whether an embodiment is implemented using hardware elements and / or software elements may vary in accordance with any number of factors, such as desired computational rate, power levels, heat tolerances, processing cycle budget, input data rates, output data rates, memory resources, data bus speeds and other design or performance constraints.18ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025

[0085] For the purposes of this disclosure a module is a software, hardware, or firmware (or combinations thereof) system, process or functionality, or component thereof, that performs or facilitates the processes, features, and / or functions described herein (with or without human interaction or augmentation). A module can include sub-modules. Software components of a module may be stored on a computer readable medium for execution by a processor. Modules may be integral to one or more servers or be loaded and executed by one or more servers. One or more modules may be grouped into an engine or an application.

[0086] One or more aspects of at least one embodiment may be implemented by representative instructions stored on a machine-readable medium which represents various logic within the processor, which when read by a machine causes the machine to fabricate logic to perform the techniques described herein. Such representations, known as “IP cores,” may be stored on a tangible, machine readable medium and supplied to various customers or manufacturing facilities to load into the fabrication machines that make the logic or processor. Of note, various embodiments described herein may, of course, be implemented using any appropriate hardware and / or computing software languages (e.g., C++, Objective-C, Swift, Java, JavaScript, Python, Perl, QT, and the like).

[0087] For example, exemplary software specifically programmed in accordance with one or more principles of the present disclosure may be downloadable from a network, for example, a website, as a stand-alone product or as an add-in package for installation in an existing software application. For example, exemplary software specifically programmed in accordance with one or more principles of the present disclosure may also be available as a client-server software application, or as a web-enabled software application. For example, exemplary softw are specifically programmed in accordance w ith one or more principles of the present disclosure may also be embodied as a softw are package installed on a hardw are device.

[0088] For the purposes of this disclosure the term “user”, “subscriber” “consumer” or “customer” should be understood to refer to a user of an application or applications as described herein and / or a consumer of data supplied by a data provider. By way of example, and not limitation, the term “user” or “subscriber” can refer to a person who receives data provided by the data or service provider over the Internet in a browser session, or can refer to an automated software application which receives the data and stores or processes the data. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the methods and systems of the present disclosure may be implemented in many manners and as such are not to be limited by the foregoing exemplary embodiments and examples. In other w ords, functional elements being performed by single or19ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025 multiple components, in various combinations of hardware and software or firmware, and individual functions, may be distributed among software applications at either the client level or server level or both. In this regard, any number of the features of the different embodiments described herein may be combined into single or multiple embodiments, and alternate embodiments having fewer than, or more than, all of the features described herein are possible.

[0089] Functionality may also be, in whole or in part, distributed among multiple components, in manners now known or to become known. Thus, myriad software / hardware / firmware combinations are possible in achieving the functions, features, interfaces and preferences described herein. Moreover, the scope of the present disclosure covers conventionally known manners for carrying out the described features and functions and interfaces, as well as those variations and modifications that may be made to the hardware or software or firmware components described herein as would be understood by those skilled in the art now7and hereafter.

[0090] Furthermore, the embodiments of methods presented and described as flow charts in this disclosure are provided by way of example in order to provide a more complete understanding of the technology. The disclosed methods are not limited to the operations and logical flow presented herein. Alternative embodiments are contemplated in which the order of the vanous operations is altered and in which sub-operations described as being part of a larger operation are performed independently.

[0091] While various embodiments have been described for purposes of this disclosure, such embodiments should not be deemed to limit the teaching of this disclosure to those embodiments. Various changes and modifications may be made to the elements and operations described above to obtain a result that remains within the scope of the systems and processes described in this disclosure.20ACTIVE 716215267v1

Claims

Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A system comprising: a fluid quality monitoring device, a housing, a shut-off valve, a plug, and one or more sensor ports; wherein the fluid quality monitoring device includes the housing, the shut-off valve, and the plug; wherein the plug includes the one or more sensor ports; wherein at least a portion of the shut-off valve is configured to pass through the plug; wherein at least a portion of the housing forms a sampling chamber: wherein the one or more sensor ports are configured to arrange one or more sensors around the shut-off valve when assembled.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the shut-off valve is configured to isolate the sampling chamber from upstream pressure.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the shut-off valve includes a handle.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the handle is configured to be rotated from a first position to a second position when the handle extends perpendicular to a valve stem of the shut-off valve.

5. The system of claim 4, wherein the valve stem includes a release slot.

6. The system of claim 5,21ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025 wherein the release slot is configured to align with an end of the handle when the handle is rotated to the second position.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein the release slot is configured to enable the handle to be rotated vertically relative to the valve stem when in the second position.

8. The system of claim 7, wherein the vertical rotation is configured to actuate a pressure relief valve.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein the pressure relief valve is configured to relieve pressure from inside the sampling chamber.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein the system further includes a remote monitoring framework.1 1. The system of claim 10, wherein the remote monitoring framework is configured to transmit sensor data to a database over a network.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the remote monitoring framework includes a computing device configured to enable a user to access the sensor data on the database.

13. The system of claim 1. wherein at least a portion of the housing includes a transparent sensor housing section.

14. The system of claim 13, wherein the plug is configured to couple to the transparent sensor housing section.

15. The system of claim 13,22ACTIVE 716215267v1Atorney Docket No. 203863-018701 / PCTResideo Ref. No. R214421 -WO Electronically Filed: November 5, 2025 wherein the plug is configured to couple to the transparent sensor housing section using 2- way threads.

16. The system of claim 14, wherein the shut-off valve includes an opening for fluid to flow into the sampling chamber; and wherein the opening is visible through the transparent sensor housing section.

17. The system of claim 14, wherein the system further includes a remote monitoring framework.

18. The system of claim 17, wherein the remote monitoring framework is configured to transmit sensor data to a database over a network.

19. The system of claim 18, wherein the system is configured to execute one or more artificial intelligence models to analyze the sensor data stored in the database.

20. The system of claim 19, wherein a lower portion of the housing includes a filter.23ACTIVE 716215267v1

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