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1. A smart water flow apparatus comprising:
a) an open top reservoir capable of retaining a fluid, said reservoir comprising a sensor mechanism comprising a start sensor and a stop sensor each capable of detecting the presence or absence of said fluid; b) a continuous water supply line capable of fluid communication with a continuous water source, wherein said communication allows continuous delivery of water to said reservoir; c) a valve capable of opening and closing, further wherein when in the open position said valve permits flow of said water from said continuous water supply line to said reservoir and when in the closed position said valve prevents flow of said water to said reservoir; d) a microcontroller operably connected to said sensor mechanism and said valve, said microcontroller comprising memory and executable programming comprising a timer that times the flow of fluid, further wherein said microcontroller stores in said memory a programmed time and compares a subsequent fill time to said programmed time, characterized in that said microcontroller calculates said programmed time by measuring a flow time between an unfilled state and said stop sensor then multiplying said measured flow time by a margin for error and said subsequent fill time is measured in subsequent fillings, further wherein said microcontroller instructs the closure of said valve if said programmed time is reached or if said subsequent fill time equals or exceeds said programmed time, further wherein said microcontroller delays opening of said valve after a programmed time delay initiated after receiving a start signal from said sensor mechanism; and e) a power supply. |
