DESC:FORM 2

THE PATENT ACT 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
The Patents Rules, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION

(See section 10 and Rule 13)

TITLE OF THE INVENTION

“Input Collection and Mapping for purification apparatus”

APPLICANT

Eureka Forbes Limited

The following Specification particularly describes the invention and the best method of performing the invention.

TITLE OF THE INVENTION
“Input Collection and Mapping for purification apparatus”

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a water parameters collection and mapping device, wherein the water quality parameters are stored for mapping of suitable water purification technology and monitoring the performance of the said device.

OBJECTIVE OF THE INVENTION
It is an objective of the present invention, to provide a water quality and input parameters collection system from user geo location and mapping the same to provide user customised water purification technology for installation at user terminal.
It is another objective of the present invention to provide an automated installation mapping for a water purification apparatus for a user with customised user input values and with customised water purification technology for installation at user terminal.
It is yet another objective of the present invention to gather user water quality parameters associated for the exact geo location of the user to provide effective mapping of customer data for future reference.
It is another objective of the present invention to provide a method and device for remote storage of user input quality parameters for monitoring the performance of the water purification apparatus installed at the user terminal.
RELEVANT PRIOR ART OF THE INVENTION
The existing water purification technology is generally used only for water purification. Various technologies such as Ultraviolet treatment, Nano-filtration and Reverse Osmosis treatment or the like is to make the water purer, cleaner or remove water containing trace elements, minerals to make it more effective for consumption. These and other known treatment of water in principle work towards removing all possible containments in the water to make it pure.
There is an increase in need for effective water purification apparatus for users, to combat the increase in water pollution and avoid spread of any communicable disease. An effective water purification apparatus should be customized for individual users with varying needs, demands and user habit. The present water purification technology and added features involve a tedious process for selecting the effective water purification apparatus for a user from the multiples of various apparatus available.
In one example, the user has to select from the various membrane-based purification technology such from Reverse Osmosis or Nano Filtration or Ultraviolet based technology or with the presence of sediment filter and carbon filter or an additional eternal sediment filter is required where the input TDS is higher. Further additional parameters such as inbuilt TDS sensor, Mineral enhancer, an option to choose the taste of the purified water with user selected TDS value. Additionally, the other added features such as dispensing and storing of water and other similar features along with the permutations and combinations would be overwhelming for a customer who would want to install an effective water purification apparatus.
Furthermore, these and other inevitable parameters that helps in the type of water purifier may not be available with the customer. For example, every customer may not be able to identify the TDS of the water or be aware of the source of supply of drinking water. Hence it is essential that these parameters are collected by a learned technical person with requisite tools and validated to ensure accuracy of the input parameters.
In the present technology, such a method of collection of input parameters to validate data does not exist and if implemented, the learned technical person shall have to visit the premises and collect these data.
Hence there is a need in the market for a method and means for collecting key input parameters including water quality parameters and aid in customers to effectively map and present to the suitable water purification technology or water purification apparatus
In view of the foregoing, there is also a need for methods and means to monitor the installed water purification apparatus that has been customised based on the input parameters, and an automated process that indicates the accurate time for periodic maintenance of servicing of the water purification apparatus, more particularly of the servicing of the filter cartridge to improve the life of the water purification apparatus.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWIGNS
The object of the invention may be understood in more details and more particularly description of the invention briefly summarized above by reference to certain embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings, which drawings form a part of this specification. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective equivalent embodiments
Figure I illustrates the water parameters collection and mapping device of the present invention
Figure II illustrates the water parameters collection and mapping device measuring the TDS of input/output water

DETAILED SPECIFICATION OF THE INVENTION
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantages, details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The present invention relates to method and means for collecting input parameters from user terminal, to provide product suitability, more particularly suitable water purification technology.
In one embodiment, the present invention provides method and means for collecting user input water quality and water use requirements and provide automated customized water purification technology that meets the requirements of individual user needs and lifestyle.
In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method for collecting at the user terminal various parameter and the algorithm that uses the parameters and providing the suitable list of water purification technology available and suitable for user customized to meet their everyday water needs
In one embodiment, the parameters collected in the present invention include a plurality of parameters such as but not limited to Source of water, input TDS of the source water, output TDS water, hardness of the water, pressure of input water, mineral enhancer, no of persons in the household, average daily consumption of water, use of water purifier for cooking only or drinking and cooking and any other activities that contribute to the consumption of water or the like.
In one embodiment, the source of water is selected from one of the parameters such as borewell water, public water, municipal water, mixed water, pretreated water or the like.
In one embodiment, the actual TDS (Total Dissolved Solids), hardness and pressure of the input water is measured at the Point of installation. The said TDS is measured using a TDS sensor known in the art and the said hardness of the input water is measured using a pH strip, and the pressure of the input water is measured using a pressure gauge.
In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a water parameters collection and mapping device comprising means of collecting water parameters and a means of communicating to the parameter to a remote server for storage for further use.
In one embodiment, the said water parameters collection and mapping device is powered by power source such as a battery or portable power supply or to an external power source or any other power sources known in the art.
In yet another embodiment, the service personnel use the said device via an algorithm that collects all user inputs into a user authenticated communication medium.
In one embodiment, the communication medium is any hardware or media renders embedded with the algorithm of the present invention, such as mobile communication devices, telephones, handheld devices and the like. Alternatively, in one embodiment, the algorithm of the present invention is also downloaded from server stored from the authenticated storage such as cloud or social applications.
In one embodiment, communication medium with the algorithm requires the authentication of registered user via safe authentication technology known in the art but not limited a registered login with password, randomly generated one time password, biometric enabled authentication or the like.
In one embodiment, communication medium with the algorithm communicates with the server via any know communication technology known in the art such as but not limited to wireless connection interface such as, for example, a Bluetooth connection interface, a Zigbee connection interface, a UltraWideBand (UWB) connection interface, a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) connection interface, an infrared ray connection interface, a Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) connection interface, a Near Field Communication (NFC) connection interface, and/or the like. Namely, the communication interface may include various types of communication connection interfaces that can be connected with the water parameters collection and mapping device of the present invention. In one embodiment, the said communication technology includes a plurality of ports and a plurality of wireless communication modules for a connection with a plurality of said water parameters collection and mapping device.
In yet another embodiment, the service personnel collect the data from the user location and transmits the data along with the user geo location to the remote location server that can be stored for future reference.
In one embodiment, the service personnel collect customer/user parameters or information from the user location such as name of the customer, customer code, no of users, and customer contact information and stored in remote location server for further use.
In one embodiment, the service personnel collect said parameters, wherein the same are measured using the sensors attached to the water parameters collection and mapping device and are directly captured via the communication medium installed with the said algorithm. In one embodiment, alternatively the values are fed manually in the application and the algorithm will require the image to be captured with the values to validate at a later time. In one embodiment, the images to be updated is mandatory and the application requires the same to validate the accuracy of the said key input parameters.
In yet another embodiment, the algorithm automatically computes based on the input parameters the suitable water purification technology from Reverse Osmosis, Reverse osmosis with Ultraviolet, or only Ultraviolet technology based on the input TDS of the water.
In yet another embodiment, the algorithm also further suggests suitable additional features of the product such as taste enhancer, Mineral dispenser, availability of hot water and with or without storage tank based on the user requirements.
In yet another embodiment, once the user selects the product, and that product is installed at the user and the date of installation is added along with the suitable parameters and stored.
In yet another embodiment, the product installation at the user site is performed by the service personnel and the algorithm in the communication medium captures verifies and transmits the data to the remote server. The installation process is completed only after the algorithm confirms the same and is authenticated by the customer via any known authentication means.
In one embodiment, the present invention provides an installation and water mapping method comprising,
a. Service personnel connects to the water parameters collection and mapping device and the communication medium via user authenticated means,
b. Service personnel collects user parameters including but not limited customer name, customer code, customer address and customer contact information,
c. Service personnel collects water parameters including but not limited to input water TDS, source of water, water hardness, pressure, in the algorithm, wherein the said parameters are directly captured by the said device or requires photographs of the parameters to be uploaded to the algorithm,
d. Service personnel instals the water purification device in the user location and captures the output TDS of the purified water via the said water parameters collection and mapping device and stored in the remote server, and
e. Service personnel collects the customer authentication to verify the data and installation completion process and the data is stored in remote server for future use.
In yet another embodiment, the algorithm predicts based on the input parameters and the date of usage of the products on the period for filter cartridge cleaning or periodic service time of the product. The algorithm advantageously indicates the exact or approximate time only based on the usage of the water, quantity of water dispensed, total number of persons in the household and the input TDS of the water.
In yet an embodiment, the water purifier comprises a communication means which continuously connects to the remote server on the usage of the said water purifier and maps the life of the membrane to notify on the time for renewal or service or maintenance of the purifier apparatus. The life of the water purification membrane is estimated based on the usage of each of the cartridge in the purifier apparatus.
In yet another embodiment, the present advantageously provide a unique user input collecting and mapping method and means to provide user with customized product availability suitable to meet individual water purification demands, maps the user water quality parameters and continuously monitor the performance of the water purifier for improved performance.
In yet another embodiment, the present invention calculates the servicing time of the filter cartridge of individual product and user requirements, hence extending the life of the purification apparatus and is cost effective for users.
In yet another embodiment, the present invention stores the parameters collected from the user location is stored in the remote server can be used for future reference and the same used in mapping product suitability for new users around the geo location, hence increasing the efficiency of the product selection and water purification technology for users.
While certain exemplary embodiments have been described and shown in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that such embodiments are merely illustrative of, and not restrictive on, the broad invention, and that this invention not be limited to the specific constructions and arrangements shown and described, since various other changes, combinations, omissions, modifications and substitutions, in addition to those set forth in the above paragraphs, are possible. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various adaptations and modifications of the just described embodiments can be configured without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Therefore, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced other than as specifically described herein
Example
Example 1: Method of collecting water parameters via water parameters collection and mapping device during installation
The device of the present invention was used to collect the water quality parameters at user point of location at User 1 and User 2. The data were collected during the Installation to collect and validate water quality parameters using the device of the present invention. The Table 1 below represents the data in User 1 and User 2.
Table 1: water quality parameters collected during installation of water purification device.
Water Parameters User I User 2
Task Installation Installation
User Count 5 5
Usage Type DOMESTIC_ONLY DOMESTIC_ONLY
Product Code XXXX YYYY
Type UV RO
Model Code ABCD GWPD
Has Valve N N
Has PF N N
Water Source BORE/WELL WATER PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
Inlet Water TDS 250 263
Inlet Water Temperature 25 24
Purifed Water TDS 24 263
Purified Water Temperature 25 24
Hardness Strip Reading 30 30
Pressure Gauge Reading 2.5 0.3
Pump State N -
PRV State N -
Health Protect Model - -
RO Filter Life Remaining - -
Sediment Filter Life Remaining - -
Pre Carbon Filter Life Remaining - -
Post Carbon Filter Life Remaining - -

Example 2: Method of collecting water parameters via water parameters collection and mapping device after installation
The device of the present invention was used to collect the water quality parameters at user point of location at User 3. The data were collected during the Installation and mapped to monitor the life of the water purification device. The Table 2 below represents the data in User 3.
Table 2: water quality parameters collected after installation for mapping of water purification device
Water Parameters User 3
Task Mapping
User Count -
Usage Type -
Product Code ZZZZ
Type UV
Model Code GWPD
Has Valve N
Has PF N
Water Source PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
Inlet Water TDS -
Inlet Water Temperature -
Purifed Water TDS 52
Purified Water Temperature 23
Hardness Strip Reading 40
Pressure Gauge Reading -
Pump State -
PRV State -
Health Protect Model Y
RO Filter Life Remaining 250
Sediment Filter Life Remaining 250
Pre Carbon Filter Life Remaining 256
Post Carbon Filter Life Remaining 300

Dated 20th Day of September 2022
S. Priyadarsini – Agent for Applicant IN/PA 1677
,CLAIMS:CLAIMS

1. A water parameters collection and mapping device for collecting and validating water quality parameters at point of use of water purifier, comprising a means for measurement of water quality and means for communicating with a communication medium.

2. The water parameters collection and mapping device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the means for measurement of water quality comprises sensors for measurement of water quality.

3. The water parameters collection and mapping device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the sensor to measure water quality is a TDS sensor.

4. The water parameters collection and mapping device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the communication medium further comprises an algorithm to capture the water quality parameters measured by the sensor.

5. The water parameters collection and mapping device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the algorithm in the communication medium further stores the water quality parameters in a remote server.

6. The water parameters collection and mapping device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the algorithm is user authenticated via standard authentication means so monitor access to data collected via the said device.

7. The water parameters collection and mapping device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the water quality parameters are allowed to manually input in the said algorithm and upload images of the measured parameters.

8. A water parameters collection, installation and water mapping method, for collecting and capturing water parameters at user location during installation comprising,

a. Service personnel connects to the water parameters collection and mapping device and the communication medium via user authenticated means,
b. Service personnel collects user parameters including but not limited customer name, customer code, customer address and customer contact information,
c. Service personnel collects water parameters comprising input water TDS, source of water, other water quality parameters such as Hardness, Chlorine, Iron, pH, turbidity of water pressure, in the algorithm, wherein the said parameters are directly captured by the said device or requires photographs of the parameters to be uploaded to the algorithm,
d. Service personnel instals the water purification device in the user location and captures the output TDS of the purified water via the said water parameters collection and mapping device and stored in the remote server, and
e. Service personnel collects the customer authentication to verify the data and installation completion process and the data is stored in remote server for future use.

9. The installation and water mapping method, as claimed in claim 8, wherein the collected data is stored in remote server to monitor maintenance and life of at least one of the cartridges in the water purification device.