865 results about "Smart water" patented technology

A system for providing a user with water at a desired temperature comprising a piping system that includes a hot water pipe and a cold water pipe, a pump coupled to the piping system and a smart water delivery device coupled to the piping system and to the pump and operative to allow circulation of water from the hot water pipe to the cold water pipe prior to delivery of water at a desired temperature to the user. The smart water delivery device includes two smart valves coupled to hot and cold water inlets, a smart outlet valve coupled to a device outlet, a microcontroller for controlling the actuation of the pump and of the smart valves, and at least one temperature sensor coupled to the microcontroller and used for sensing the water temperature.

Smart water conservation systems are described herein, as are methods of using the same. In some embodiments, the systems can comprise a flow assembly configured to discharge fluid received from a fluid source to a shower area at a variable flow rate, the flow assembly comprising a flow path and one or more valves positioned along the flow path. In some embodiments, the systems can comprise a proximity sensor system comprising one or more proximity sensors, the proximity sensor system being configured to detect a person's proximity to the smart water conservation system. In some embodiments, the systems can comprise a controller configured to control operation of the smart water conservation system based at least in part on signals received from the proximity sensor system. In some embodiments, the controller can be configured to adjust the one or more valves in response to signals received from the proximity sensor system to vary the flowrate at which fluid is discharged from an output of the smart water conservation system.

The invention relates to a cloud computing based smart water affair management system. The system comprises a cloud computing water affair data center, a water quality monitoring system, a smart drainage system, a sewage treatment system, a tap water production scheduling management system, a smart water affair safeguard system and a water affair operation system. The cloud computing water affair data center is connected with the water quality monitoring system, the smart drainage system, the sewage treatment system, the tap water production scheduling management system, the smart water affair safeguard system and the water affair operation system respectively. By the cloud computing based smart water affair management system, information isolated islands are eliminated and system resource consumption is reduced.

The invention discloses a 3D visualized smart water affairs operation system. The system comprises a sewage plant automatic control module, a sewage plant optimization module, a pumping station automatic control module, a water quality monitoring module, a plant area display module, a video monitoring module, an equipment management module, an energy consumption management module, an intelligent tour inspection module, a pipe network management module, a data analysis module and a mobile end module connected with a central database via a central scheduling module; the video monitoring module is connected with the data analysis module; and the data analysis module is connected with the central database and the central scheduling module. According to the system, a 3D virtual reality technology is used, a complete remote monitoring, early warning, scheduling, disposal and control system is established, an intelligent integrated command platform and mobile tour inspection equipment are constructed in an integrated manner, the capability of coping with change is improved, operation management is made digital, informational, modern, automatic and intelligent, remote data monitoring and control are realized, and the management efficiency and precision are improved greatly.

The invention discloses an intelligent water glass, which comprises a water glass shell and a liner fixedly connected with the water glass shell, wherein the bottom supporting plate of the water glass shell is vertically moved relative to the water glass shell; a pressure sensor is arranged between the lower surface of the bottom of the liner and the upper surface of the bottom supporting plate; the pressure sensor is used for transmitting the obtained weight information to a signal processing module for processing; the processed weight information is transmitted to a display device and/ or a sending module arranged on the intelligent water glass by the signal processing module; the sending module sends the obtained information to a background processing system. The intelligent water glass disclosed by the invention has the advantages that the liner is weighed by the pressure sensor when the smart water glass is taken up; when the smart water glass is put on a table top, the liner is weighed; the obtained weight information is sent to the display screen and the background processing system by the pressure sensor after being processed by the signal processing module; the background processing system provides reasonable water drinking time and reminds users to drink water on time every day.

A smart water supply valve system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises an inflow unit for being supplied with water through one or more pipes; a valve for allowing/suspending the flow of water input through the inflow unit; a first sensing unit for sensing the pressure or flow rate of water unit input through the input unit; a second sensing unit for sensing at least one of the movement, the shape, and the heat distribution of an object; a controller for controlling the amount of opening/closing of the valve or the flow rate of water on the basis of sensing outputs from the first and second sensing units; and an outflow unit for discharging water supplied from the pipe.

The invention relates to a prompting method, an electronic device and a smart water cup. The prompting method includes the following steps that: the current state parameter information of water in the smart water cup transmitted by the smart water cup is received, wherein the current state parameter information carries current water temperature; the current water temperature is extracted from the current state parameter information; when the current water temperature is equal to or smaller than preset temperature, first prompting operation is executed, wherein the first prompting operation is used for prompting a user to drink water. With the method provided by the technical schemes of the invention adopted, when the smart water cup is near the user, the user can be prompted to drink water through the electronic device, and therefore, a better prompting effect can be realized.

The invention discloses a multi-basin real-time intelligent water quality predication method and system. According to the multi-basin real-time intelligent water quality predication method and system, an NARX model is optimized through a genetic algorithm and a problem that earlier stage parameters of the NARX model are uncertain; a GA-NARX model is stored or called through a model storage module to predicate the multi-basin water quality condition in real time; essential data, recent data and history emergency data are performed on three-section training and accordingly an optimized GA-NARX model can basically comprise river pollution characteristics and the predication accuracy is improved; weather data replaces hydrological data and is performed on obfuscation processing and accordingly influences to the model from flow data missing are effectively solved; matching of similar pollution time sequence templates is performed through an improved DTW algorithm, a similar pollution process in the basin history is rapidly found out, experience is referred and learned, and sudden emergency accidents are accurately predicted. The multi-basin real-time intelligent water quality predication method and system can be widely applied to the water quality predication field.

The disclosed portable intelligent conductance detector for water quality comprises a SCM connected with a keyboard and a display; a square wave generator connects with a voltage follower, a conductance cell, and an operational amplifier bridge; and a temperature sensor connects with a conductance cell, a signal amplifier, and a capacitor filter. Wherein, every of former members also connect with a multiplex selection switch and an ADC. This invention integrates different technologies, and is convenient and high precise for wide application.

The invention discloses a self-powered smart water cup with functions of temperature displaying and intraday water intake recording. The self-powered smart water cup comprises a cup cover and a cup body, the cup body comprises a shell and an inner container inside the shell, and a heat preservation layer is formed between the shell and the inner container. The smart water cup further comprises a thermoelectric power generation module, a temperature sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope, a control circuit, a Bluetooth module and a temperature display screen. The thermoelectric power generation module, the temperature sensor, the acceleration sensor, the gyroscope, the control circuit and the Bluetooth module are arranged in the heat preservation layer, and the temperature display screen is arranged on the outer surface of the shell. The control circuit is respectively connected with the thermoelectric power generation module, the temperature sensor, the acceleration sensor, the gyroscope, the temperature display screen and the Bluetooth module. The thermoelectric power generation module is respectively connected with the temperature sensor, the acceleration sensor, the gyroscope, the control circuit and the Bluetooth module to supply power. The smart water cup is capable of converting thermal energy into electric energy supplied to other internal circuits of the display screen and the like, so that energy saving and environment friendliness are realized. In addition, the smart water cup is capable of recording intraday water intake to remind a user of healthy water drinking.

The application discloses an intelligent water valve and a system. The intelligent water valve comprises a water valve switch, a sensor group, a communication module, a power supply module, a control module and a control execution module, wherein the sensor group comprises at least one sensor and is used for acquiring relevant parameters of water at the water valve switch; the control module is used for acquiring relevant parameters of water, transmits the relevant parameters to the outside through the communication module, and receives a control command transmitted by the outside; the communication module is used for communication with the outside through narrow band Internet of Things; the control execution module is used for executing corresponding operations on the water valve switch according to the control command transmitted by the control module; and the power supply module at least comprises a mini-type water power generator and is used for supplying power for other modules through water power generation at the water valve switch. Owing to application of the narrow band Internet of Things, the communication range is wider, the cost and the power consumption are low, and the structure is more optimal. Owing to application of the mini-type water power generator, power supply is stable and energy-saving, and accordingly, the communication stability is guaranteed.

The invention discloses a smart water cup. The smart water cup comprises a central processing unit, a kinetic energy power generation device, a thermoelectric power generation device, an electricity storage device, a leakage-proof device, an infrared sensor, a high-temperature alarming device, a water volume detection device, a water quality detection device, a positioning device, a wireless communication module and a power source management module. The central processing unit is respectively connected with the leakage-proof device, the infrared sensor, the high-temperature alarming device, the water volume detection device, the positioning device and the wireless communication module. The electricity storage device respectively supplies electric energy to the central processing unit, the leakage-proof device, infrared sensor, the high-temperature alarming device, the water volume detection device, the positioning device and the wireless communication module. By combination of charging and power generation, the problem that a traditional thermoelectric power generation device can hardly provide considerable electric energy is solved; by the leakage-proof device, the problem of proneness to leakage of liquid in a traditional cup body which is inclined is solved; since the high-temperature alarming device is arranged in the cup body, the problem that traditional high-temperature water is harmful for people to drink is solved.

The invention provides an intelligent water meter system based on an internet of things and a method for managing and controlling water consumption. The invention relates to the field of smart home application, in particular to the intelligent water meter system based on the internet of things and the method for managing and controlling the water consumption. According to the technical scheme, a whole network platform for data information processing is mainly relied on so as to provide safe, efficient and convenient processing payment service and intelligent water meter management.

The present invention provides a smart water flow apparatus capable of maintaining a desired level of water in a reservoir while having an override or shutoff feature that is programmable to address variations in water pressure or to prevent flooding.

The embodiment of the invention provides a smart water dispenser and a control method thereof. By arranging a sliding rail on the machine body, facing a container tray, of the water dispenser, a distance measuring device is slidably arranged on the sliding rail. Through the distance measuring device, detection of the height of a water container and the water level in the water container can be completed, so that the cost is reduced. A controller of the water dispenser automatically controls a water outlet switch to be turned off according to the height, detected by the distance measuring device, of the water container and the water level in the water container. The situation that water discharging is automatically stopped when a water cup is full of water is realized, a user has no need toobserve the water receiving situation at all times during water receiving, manpower is saved, the situation that the water cup is overflowed with water cannot occur, and the occurrence of problems such as scalding and waste of water resources is avoided.

The invention discloses a smart water temperature control device and method. The smart water temperature control device comprises a singe chip microcomputer, an alarming module, a display module, an input module, a memory module, a control module, a power supply module and a temperature measurement module, wherein all the modules are connected with the single chip microcomputer, and the power supply module is further connected with the control module. The control module comprises a stepping motor, a stepping motor driver and a valve. The smart water temperature control method includes that the temperature measurement module detects temperature, the singe chip microcomputer makes control strategy, the control module adjusts the flow amount of a cold water pipe and a hot water pipe simultaneously to control the proportion of cold and hot water and further to control water temperature, accurate mathematical models are not needed, and the water outlet temperature can still reach the extent users require quickly and keep constant on the condition of fluctuation of water flow, cold water temperature, gas pressure and other factors.

The invention provides a multipoint fixed-length smart water quality sampling device based on a multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle, and relates to the technical field of water sample collection. A smart water sample collecting and monitoring system based on a multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle comprises the multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle, a water collecting device, and a ground control station. The multipoint fixed-length smart water quality sampling device is characterized in that the ground control station is used for planning a route, transmitting a collection command, and displayingwater collection status information in real time; the water collecting device comprises a pump sampler and a sampling point position control device; the sampling point position control device is usedfor placing a liquid level transducer, a capacitor and a wire sensor to obtain the water body depth and data about the height between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the water surface, transmitting the water body depth and height data to a ground station, and determining a sampling point coordinate according to a water sample collecting rule; the pump sampler is used for sucking a water sample tobe tested through a sucking pump; and the outlet of the pump sampler is connected with a splitting hose for inputting the water sample into a plurality of sampling bottles of which the bottle cap bottoms are provided with capacitive sensors respectively. Thus, fixed-length quantitative water sample collection is realized.

The present invention provides a smart water flow apparatus capable of maintaining a desired level of water in a reservoir using sensor technology while having an override or shutoff feature that is programmable to address variations in water pressure or to prevent flooding due to sensor malfunction or power failure.

The invention relates to an intelligent cup based on thermoelectric power generation. An existing cup with a large structure is not easy to carry, rapid in temperature difference drop and low in energy utilization rate. A cup body of the intelligent cup based on thermoelectric power generation is vacuum and provided with a vacuum cavity, a cavity is formed in a cup handle, a thermoelectric power generation module is arranged in the vacuum cavity, a control circuit is arranged in the cavity, a control switch, a temperature display and a USB (universal serial bus) interface are arranged on the cup handle and connected with the control circuit, and the control circuit comprises a thermoelectric power generation control circuit, a direct-current bus, a temperature control module, a load control circuit and a super-capacitor control circuit. By the aid of stable and long temperature difference between the inner wall and the outer wall of the vacuum cavity of a current vacuum cup, thermoelectric conversion efficiency is improved, the intelligent cup is practical and easier to implement and can store power when people usually and normally drink water, designed charging is omitted, and the intelligent cup can solve the requirements of people in emergency situations and can be usually used.

The present invention provides a smart water flow apparatus capable of maintaining a desired level of water in a reservoir while having an override or shutoff feature that is programmable to address variations in water pressure or to prevent flooding.

The invention discloses a remote meter-reading intelligent monitoring system based on an NB-IoT wireless communication module, thereby solving problems of disunion of current Internet-of-Things standards, high terminal cost, and insufficient access capability. The system comprises intelligent meters, acquisition devices connected to the intelligent meters in a one-to-one correspondence manner, an NB-IoT base station and a server center. According to the invention, the NB-IoT wireless communication module is used for collection of an intelligent electric meter, an intelligent water meter, an intelligent gas meter, and three-in-one integration; the NB-IoT technology has advantages of deep coverage, massive connection, ultra-low power consumption and low cost. Effects of realizing underground communication, unifying the multi-meter communication protocol, increasing the transmission rate and expanding the communication capacity can be realized. Various relay devices are cancelled by using the NB-IoT-technology-based multi-meter integrated centralized reading; underground pipe network communication is realized; the communication protocols are simplified; the operation and maintenance costs are lowered; and the mounting space is reduced. Remote-transmitting meter reading and metering data are provided for realizing the smart water service, smart gas, and smart power supply; and thus the better services are provided for smart city building.

The invention discloses an intelligent water management system based on cloud computing and a work flow thereof, including cloud computing servers, a water level monitoring module, a drainage module,a water service operation module, a water Security Module, a tap water dispatching module, a sewage treatment module, a water quality monitoring module and a client terminal, wherein the water level monitoring module, the drainage module, the water affairs operation module, the water affairs security module, the tap water dispatching module, the sewage treatment module and the water quality monitoring module are all connected with the cloud computing server through a signal, and the cloud computing server is connected with the client terminal through a wireless communication module. As each module is connected with a cloud computing serv, the cloud computing server collects, stores and mines all kinds of data, and all kinds of data can be obtained directly in cloud computing server, whichhas good real-time performance and realizes the correlation of all kinds of data. According to the real-time data, the server can analyze the status of water in real-time, preserve the history, make automatic statistics and early warning diagnosis, and guide the comprehensive operation.