Energy manager—water leak detection

This invention helps homeowners detect water leaks by tracking the amount of water flowing to individual appliances like toilets or washing machines. A central computer connected to a water meter monitors this flow over a period. If the tracked water usage for a specific device exceeds a preset limit, the system determines a leak is present and notifies the homeowner.

Why it matters: Filed before the widespread adoption of affordable smart home IoT devices and robust wireless communication protocols. The necessary sensors, controllers, and remote notification systems are now commonplace and much cheaper to integrate into a home network.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: ModerateSoftware logic, water meter, controller, transceiver

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