EP1579136A4 - Optische sensoren und algorithmen zur steuerung von badezimmer-spülvorrichtungen und -wasserhähnen - Google Patents

Optische sensoren und algorithmen zur steuerung von badezimmer-spülvorrichtungen und -wasserhähnen

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EP1579136A4
EP1579136A4 EP03808568A EP03808568A EP1579136A4 EP 1579136 A4 EP1579136 A4 EP 1579136A4 EP 03808568 A EP03808568 A EP 03808568A EP 03808568 A EP03808568 A EP 03808568A EP 1579136 A4 EP1579136 A4 EP 1579136A4
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Prior art keywords
valve
optical sensor
algorithms
faucets
optical sensors
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English (en)
French (fr)
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EP1579136A1 (de
Inventor
Fatih Guler
Natan E Parsons
Yue Zhang
Xiaoxing Mo
Kay Herbert
Haiou Wu
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Arichell Technologies Inc
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Arichell Technologies Inc
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Priority claimed from PCT/US2002/041576 external-priority patent/WO2003058102A1/en
Priority claimed from PCT/US2003/020117 external-priority patent/WO2004005628A2/en
Application filed by Arichell Technologies Inc filed Critical Arichell Technologies Inc
Publication of EP1579136A1 publication Critical patent/EP1579136A1/de
Publication of EP1579136A4 publication Critical patent/EP1579136A4/de
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/10—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl
    • E03D5/105—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl touchless, e.g. using sensors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/05—Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like for remote control of taps
    • E03C1/055—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like
    • E03C1/057—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like touchless, i.e. using sensors

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Sanitary Device For Flush Toilet (AREA)
  • Domestic Plumbing Installations (AREA)
  • Geophysics And Detection Of Objects (AREA)
EP03808568A 2002-12-26 2003-12-26 Optische sensoren und algorithmen zur steuerung von badezimmer-spülvorrichtungen und -wasserhähnen Withdrawn EP1579136A4 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (9)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
WOPCT/US02/41576 2002-12-26
PCT/US2002/041576 WO2003058102A1 (en) 2001-12-26 2002-12-26 Bathroom flushers with novel sensors and controllers
PCT/US2003/020117 WO2004005628A2 (en) 2002-06-24 2003-06-24 Automated water delivery systems with feedback control
WOPCT/US03/20117 2003-06-24
US51372203P 2003-10-22 2003-10-22
US513722P 2003-10-22
PCT/US2003/038730 WO2004051011A1 (en) 2002-12-04 2003-12-04 Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers
WOPCT/US03/38730 2003-12-04
PCT/US2003/041303 WO2004061343A1 (en) 2002-12-26 2003-12-26 Optical sensors and algorithms for controling automatic bathroom flushers and faucets

Publications (2)

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EP1579136A1 EP1579136A1 (de) 2005-09-28
EP1579136A4 true EP1579136A4 (de) 2009-12-09

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EP03796714A Expired - Lifetime EP1567730B1 (de) 2002-12-04 2003-12-04 Passive sensoren für automatische wasserhähne und spüleinrichtungen für badezimmer
EP03808568A Withdrawn EP1579136A4 (de) 2002-12-26 2003-12-26 Optische sensoren und algorithmen zur steuerung von badezimmer-spülvorrichtungen und -wasserhähnen

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EP03796714A Expired - Lifetime EP1567730B1 (de) 2002-12-04 2003-12-04 Passive sensoren für automatische wasserhähne und spüleinrichtungen für badezimmer

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EP (2) EP1567730B1 (de)
JP (2) JP4999273B2 (de)
AT (1) ATE328164T1 (de)
AU (2) AU2003297994B2 (de)
CA (2) CA2507504C (de)
DE (1) DE60305732T2 (de)
WO (2) WO2004051011A1 (de)

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JP2011242384A (ja) 2011-12-01
WO2004051011A1 (en) 2004-06-17
EP1567730A1 (de) 2005-08-31
CA2507504A1 (en) 2004-06-17
AU2003297994B2 (en) 2010-01-21
CA2511809A1 (en) 2004-07-22
EP1567730B1 (de) 2006-05-31
CA2507504C (en) 2015-01-27
DE60305732T2 (de) 2007-05-31
WO2004061343A1 (en) 2004-07-22
JP4999273B2 (ja) 2012-08-15
AU2003303592A1 (en) 2004-07-29
DE60305732D1 (de) 2006-07-06
AU2003297994A1 (en) 2004-06-23
JP5580229B2 (ja) 2014-08-27
ATE328164T1 (de) 2006-06-15
EP1579136A1 (de) 2005-09-28

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