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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2020
Filed:
Jun. 19, 2018
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Ramratan Vennam, Austin, TX (US);
Spencer T. Reynolds, Austin, TX (US);
Belinda M. Vennam, Austin, TX (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provides a systems and methods for conserving liquids. The system detects, via sensors, if an object is interrupting the liquid flowing between a faucet and a drain. If the system detects an object is interrupting the flowing liquid, then the system routes the flowing liquid to a first destination using a diverter valve associated with the drain. The diverter valve is controlled by a microprocessor and connected to the sensors. However, if there are no object interrupting the flowing liquid, then the system routes the flowing liquid to a second destination.