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Faucet including capacitive and ultrasonic sensing
A fluid delivery apparatus includes a spout, an ultrasonic sensor, and a capacitive sensor. The ultrasonic sensor is configured to detect the presence of a user adjacent the spout when enabled. The capacitive sensor is configured to define a capacitance sensing field in an area near the spout and also to detect a presence of a user. A controller is coupled to the capacitive sensor and the ultrasonic sensor. The controller is programmed to detect the presence of a user in the capacitance sensing field based on an output signal from the capacitance sensor. The controller is also programmed to enable the ultrasonic sensor in response to detecting the presence of the user in the capacitance sensing field with the capacitive sensor, thereby reducing the amount of power used by the ultrasonic sensor.
Faucet including capacitive and ultrasonic sensing
A fluid delivery apparatus includes a spout, an ultrasonic sensor, and a capacitive sensor. The ultrasonic sensor is configured to detect the presence of a user adjacent the spout when enabled. The capacitive sensor is configured to define a capacitance sensing field in an area near the spout and also to detect a presence of a user. A controller is coupled to the capacitive sensor and the ultrasonic sensor. The controller is programmed to detect the presence of a user in the capacitance sensing field based on an output signal from the capacitance sensor. The controller is also programmed to enable the ultrasonic sensor in response to detecting the presence of the user in the capacitance sensing field with the capacitive sensor, thereby reducing the amount of power used by the ultrasonic sensor.
Faucet including capacitive and ultrasonic sensing
SAWASKI JOEL D (Autor:in) / DAVIDSON KYLE R (Autor:in) / RITTENHOUSE KENT (Autor:in)
22.05.2018
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC:
E03C
DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER
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Hausinstallationen für Frisch- oder Abwasser
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F21V
FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF
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Funktionsmerkmale oder Einzelheiten von Leuchten oder Beleuchtungssystemen
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G01D
MEASURING NOT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR A SPECIFIC VARIABLE
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Anzeigen oder Aufzeichnen in Verbindung mit Messen allgemein
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G01V
Geophysik
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GEOPHYSICS
CAPACITIVE SENSING FAUCET INCLUDING A CONDUCTIVE POLYMER
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