Methods and apparatus for using water use signatures in...

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2005-11-08

2005-11-08

Hoff, Marc S. (Department: 2857)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system in a specific environment

Mechanical measurement system

C702S044000, C702S050000, C702S055000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06963808

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides systems and methods that identify a flow anomaly to an operator or other person by: executing a first device of a plurality of water using devices; receiving flow data on a quantity of water used by the first device during a time period required to generate a first water use signature from the first device; comparing a future water use pattern against the first water use signature to identify a flow anomaly with the first device; and providing information regarding the flow anomaly to the person. Identifying anomalies can be useful in numerous ways, including discovering problems that need fixing, reducing waste, and even calculating appropriate irrigation application rates.

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