System and method for water leak detection

This invention describes a system that detects water leaks in a property by analyzing water consumption data from a connected smart water meter. It works by identifying the unique water usage patterns, or "signatures," of individual appliances like washing machines or dishwashers. By comparing these expected patterns with the actual overall water consumption, the system can determine if a leak is occurring, what type it is, and then trigger an action to prevent further damage.

Why it matters: Filed in 2020, the core challenge of identifying specific appliance signatures from aggregated data has become significantly easier. Advances in machine learning and AI for time-series analysis and anomaly detection since then allow for more robust and automated pattern recognition, directly improving the accuracy of leak detection based on expected versus actual consumption.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedSoftware logic, data analytics, appliance signatures

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