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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 07, 2021
Filed:
Nov. 23, 2020
Larq, Inc., Foster City, CA (US);
Doug Collins, Foster City, CA (US);
Josh Abell, Foster City, CA (US);
Li Zhang, San Ramon, CA (US);
Justin Wang, Foster City, CA (US);
Antonio Kaleb, Zagreb, HR;
LARQ, INC., Foster City, CA (US);
Abstract
System that monitors and manages a network of smart filtering containers, such as water pitchers with integrated sensors. Measurements are collected from the containers and forwarded to a centralized system, such as an Internet server; data may be analyzed to determine performance modifications or recommendations for selected containers. Centralizing the data enables discovery of patterns and correlations across containers; for example, abnormal measurements from multiple pitchers in an area may suggest contamination of the area's water supply. The centralized system may automatically update settings of containers to optimize their performance. It may send messages to users suggesting different usage patterns or configurations. It may automatically order components such as replacement filters or upgrades. A water testing capability may also be provided; users may be sent water test strips that can be imaged using an associated mobile device app, and results may be forwarded to the central database for analysis.