Ronald G Ervin

US Patent:

20110050395, Mar 3, 2011

Filed:

Oct 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/900447

Inventors:

Ronald G. Ervin - Encino CA, US

International Classification:

G08B 5/22
G01M 3/26

US Classification:

340 611, 702 51

Abstract:

A utility monitoring system, methods of implementation, and programs are disclosed which can provide real-time information regarding a utility system, such as a water system of a home or building. The monitoring system can detect operating parameters or attributes of one or more sources in the water system and create a user-defined output selected so as to motivate and inspire conservation. For example, the system can output a monetized analysis of the usage of the water system. Further, the system can be configured to provide alarms in response to possible leaks when no period of zero usage is detected and/or in response to operating parameters that exceed a predetermined range of acceptable values. The system can control one or more of the sources in response to an alarm, allowing the system to shutoff or otherwise control the sources in the water system.