Intelligent water heater controller

摘要

This invention describes an intelligent water heater controller that can use many inputs to learn the behavior of user over time. The controller is then able to predict when hot water is required and is able to turn the water heater on or off intelligently or to increase or reduce the water heating element so that the hot water is available when needed while reducing the energy consumption. User is able to communicate with the water heater controller via smart phone, tablet or computer remotely and change and parameter or configuration of the controller. The controller is also able to communicate events to the user's smart phone, tablet or computer.

主权项

1. A system for controlling the temperature of a water heater,
said system comprising: a water tank; a heating element; a cold water and a hot water line; a hot water temperature sensor; a plurality of inputs; a water heater controller; a control panel; one or more users; wherein said water heater controller adjusts hot water temperature by turning said heating element on or off or by controlling the intensity of said heating element; wherein said water heater controller receives information from said plurality of inputs; wherein said water heater controller adjusts water temperature based on said information so that hot water is available when needed, while reduce said heating element use of energy by turning said heating element off or reducing said heating element's intensity when it is not required; wherein a group of said plurality of inputs detects the presence of said one or more users in a building; wherein said group of said plurality of inputs comprising of cold or hot water flow; sudden hot water temperature change; WiFi detection of the smart phones or vehicles of said one or more users; GPS location of said smart phones or vehicles of said one or more users; motion sensor detection of presence of said one or more users in said building.