Home sensors
July 3rd, 2009 by rbanks
Sensors for Tracking Home Water Use
“Now, Patel and his colleagues have developed a pressure sensor that fits around a water pipe. The technology, called Hydrosense, can detect leaks and trace them back to their source, and can recognize characteristic pressure changes that indicate that a specific fixture or appliance is in use. Patel hopes to incorporate electrical, gas, and water sensors into a unified technology and has cofounded a soon-to-be-named startup that he hopes will start offering combined smart meters to utility companies within the next year or so.”
Technology Reviewnsors for Tracking Home Water Use