Faucet control system
OwnerErica Davisinventor
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Abstract
A faucet control system. The faucet control system includes a faucet with a first valve, a second valve, and a mobile application configured to control the second valve. The first valve may be manually controlled, and the second valve may be automatically or programmatically controlled. The second valve may be activated at a specific time. A software application on a mobile device is operably connected to the second valve, such that the application specifies the specific time the valve turns on or off. The faucet is programable to turn the water on, off, or a combination of the two as a user desires.
Claims11
A faucet control system, comprising:
- a faucet with a first valve and a second valve;
- the first valve is a manually controlled valve;
- the second valve is an automated valve, wherein the valve is activated for a specific time;
- the second valve independently operable from the first valve;
- wherein the second valve includes a pressure sensor to detect water flow;
- a timer is started for the specific time when water flow is detected;
- the faucet in operable connection with a wireless transmitter;
- an application on a mobile device is operably connected to the wireless transmitter to specify the specific time of water flow and to control the faucet;
- a plurality of timing lights disposed along the top of the faucet, wherein the timing lights are configured to illuminate as the timer counts down to the faucet turning off.
A method for controlling a faucet, the method comprising:
- setting a timer on a mobile application;
- turning on a faucet;
- the faucet having a first valve and a second valve;
- wherein the first valve is a manual valve;
- wherein the second valve is an automated valve;
- the second valve being operable independently of the first valve;
- detecting the flow of water via a pressure sensor connected to the second valve of the faucet;
- activating a plurality of timing lights;
- starting the count-down of the timer;
- turning the faucet off once the timer expires.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.