Wireless Automation Systems and Methods for Controlling Fluid Pressure in a Building

摘要

A wireless control system for fluids, such as water or gas, controls an electronic valve mechanism located at the main fluid entrance of buildings. The valve is kept closed when no request is made for use of the aquifer or gas system, thus lessening the pressure on the plumbing during the non-use of the system and greatly reduces risk of damage when a break occurs in plumbing. The valve can be controlled by sensors, which could be wirelessly and securely connected; by a central unit accessible via a screen placed directly on the unit; and through several types of interfaces available for better flexibility of the control system. A web interface can be accessed via a computer or mobile on the local network via Wi-Fi or from outside via VPN or web address and a specific port pointed to the previously configured network.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented system to automatically control fluid distribution in a building, the system comprising:
a valve located at a main entrance of a fluid distribution system of the building; an electronic valve mechanism operatively connected to the valve to open or close the valve; at least one sensor for detecting activities occurring in or near the building, each sensor being operatively connected to the electronic valve mechanism; and a computerized control unit in communication with the electronic valve mechanism and each sensor for controlling the opening and closing of the valve;wherein the computerized control unit comprises at least one processor and a computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-readable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to:
command the electronic valve mechanism to maintain the valve in locked position in the absence of activities detected by the said at least one sensor in or near the building, or command the electronic valve mechanism to open the valve when an activity is detected by the said at least one sensor.