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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2010
Jay Andrew Broniak, Louisville, KY (US);
Michael Thomas Beyerle, Pewee Valley, KY (US);
Joseph Mark Brian, Louisville, KY (US);
David C. Bingham, Louisville, KY (US);
Jay Andrew Broniak, Louisville, KY (US);
Michael Thomas Beyerle, Pewee Valley, KY (US);
Joseph Mark Brian, Louisville, KY (US);
David C. Bingham, Louisville, KY (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed for monitoring water leaks within a home. A home network with various devices monitors these devices with a controller. Information is received from a water flow meter via a transceiver for tracking a total water flow amount through pipelines in the home. By comparing information collected to a predetermined threshold, a leak is determined as present or not within each pipeline. Upon the detection of a leak in the home, a home owner is notified of the condition so that action is taken expeditiously. A shut off valve can be triggered remotely when a request is received from the user, which closes the water pipeline to prevent water damage.