EP1579136A4 - Capteurs optiques et algorithmes permettant de commander les chasses d'eau et robinets d'une salle de bain automatiques - Google Patents

Capteurs optiques et algorithmes permettant de commander les chasses d'eau et robinets d'une salle de bain automatiques

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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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German (de)
English (en)
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EP1579136A1 (fr
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/fr
Priority claimed from PCT/US2003/020117 external-priority patent/WO2004005628A2/fr
Application filed by Arichell Technologies Inc filed Critical Arichell Technologies Inc
Publication of EP1579136A1 publication Critical patent/EP1579136A1/fr
Publication of EP1579136A4 publication Critical patent/EP1579136A4/fr
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current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
EP03808568A 2002-12-26 2003-12-26 Capteurs optiques et algorithmes permettant de commander les chasses d'eau et robinets d'une salle de bain automatiques Withdrawn EP1579136A4 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (9)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
WOPCT/US02/41576 2002-12-26
PCT/US2002/041576 WO2003058102A1 (fr) 2001-12-26 2002-12-26 Dispositifs de chasse d'eau equipes de nouveaux capteurs et regulateurs
WOPCT/US03/20117 2003-06-24
PCT/US2003/020117 WO2004005628A2 (fr) 2002-06-24 2003-06-24 Systemes de distribution d'eau automatises a commande asservie
US51372203P 2003-10-22 2003-10-22
US513722P 2003-10-22
WOPCT/US03/38730 2003-12-04
PCT/US2003/038730 WO2004051011A1 (fr) 2002-12-04 2003-12-04 Capteurs passifs pour robinets et dispositifs de chasse d'eau automatiques
PCT/US2003/041303 WO2004061343A1 (fr) 2002-12-26 2003-12-26 Capteurs optiques et algorithmes permettant de commander les chasses d'eau et robinets d'une salle de bain automatiques

Publications (2)

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

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EP03796714A Expired - Lifetime EP1567730B1 (fr) 2002-12-04 2003-12-04 Capteurs passifs pour robinets et dispositifs de chasse d'eau automatiques
EP03808568A Withdrawn EP1579136A4 (fr) 2002-12-26 2003-12-26 Capteurs optiques et algorithmes permettant de commander les chasses d'eau et robinets d'une salle de bain automatiques

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

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CA2511809A1 (fr) 2004-07-22
AU2003297994A1 (en) 2004-06-23
EP1567730B1 (fr) 2006-05-31
EP1579136A1 (fr) 2005-09-28
EP1567730A1 (fr) 2005-08-31
JP4999273B2 (ja) 2012-08-15
ATE328164T1 (de) 2006-06-15
WO2004051011A1 (fr) 2004-06-17
CA2507504C (fr) 2015-01-27
DE60305732D1 (de) 2006-07-06
JP2006509200A (ja) 2006-03-16
DE60305732T2 (de) 2007-05-31
JP5580229B2 (ja) 2014-08-27
CA2507504A1 (fr) 2004-06-17
AU2003303592A1 (en) 2004-07-29
AU2003297994B2 (en) 2010-01-21
JP2011242384A (ja) 2011-12-01

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