DESC:TITLE OF THE INVENTION
“Remotely Monitored Fluid Treatment and Dispensing System”
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a remotely monitored fluid treatment and dispensing system, more particularly to a water purification system comprising an electronically programmed water dispensing module which can be monitored and controlled.
OBJECTIVE OF THE INVENTION
It is an objective of the present invention, to provide a new and improved system for purification of water that provides the user with an option to select the amount of water to be purified at any determined point of time.
It is a further objective of the invention, to provide a system which includes an electronically programmed module that allows remote monitoring and controlling the said system.
It is a further objective of the invention, to provide said water purification system wherein, remotely monitoring includes monitoring the status and performance of the product including maintenance, water quality etc.
It is a further objective of the invention, to provide a system, wherein the monitoring and controlling of the system is located and stored at a centralized location to facilitate continuous remote monitoring of the same.
It is still another objective of the invention to provide the said apparatus with a purification system which comprises a Filtration Unit, a Purification Unit, Enhancement module, a Purified Water Storage Unit and an Electronic module that provides highly purified drinking water which allows the user to predetermine the amount of water to be purified, stored and dispensed.
It is still another objective of the invention wherein the users pay for the purified water and dispensed. The users maintain a water balance in their account which is communicated via payment to get water from said device. The users can opt for payment through SMS, internet banking, mobile app, recharge coupon, e-wallet, mobile and laptop internet etc. The payment can also be manually overridden for online recharge.

RELEVANT PRIOR ART OF THE INVENTION
The importance of having water purification systems is especially critical in third world countriesor remote areas which have concentrations of people to ensure human survival. Numerous different types of water purification systems have been devised which include chemicals such as chlorine, ozone and filters to make the water consumable by human beings. Mobile water filtration and chlorination systems are known in the prior art. U.S .Pat. No. 5,399,260 issued to Eldredge, et al. shows a field portable water purification system. This system uses a diesel engine to transport and draw water from a source through the filtration system into some sort of container. U.S.Pat. No. 5,547,584 issued to Capehart shows a transportable self-contained water purification system.
However, after much technical advancement in the water purification system, the art does not support to provide a method or process that aids on continuous monitoring of dispensing of purified water. Since use of water from the ground is the source of dependent water for drinking purpose, many water purifiers include the R.O. (reverse osmosis) purification technology. The higher cost of these advanced technologies offers lesser support to the users who cannot afford the installation and maintenance of the same. Some users opt to procure bottled or canned water. This water does not offer high purification standards and many a times proven to be a health hazard than a savior. Hence there is a need in the art to provide a cost effective, and remotely controlled and maintained water purification system that offer real time dispensing of water that suit the needs of the user.
ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION
The present invention pertains to a remotely monitored fluid treatment and dispensing system, more particularly to a water purification system that is monitored, controlled and dispensed from a remote centralized system. The said purification system comprises a filtration Unit, a purification Unit, an enhancement module, a purified water storage unit and an electronic module. The purification system of the present invention is controlled and monitored from a remote centralized system, such that the remote centralized system establishes a communication gateway to the electronic module of the purification system. The water purification system of the present invention enables continuous monitoring and controlling of the key parameters for the functioning of said purification system.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following detailed description with reference to the drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a general Process Flow diagram of a remotely monitored fluid treatment and dispensing system, as disclosed in the embodiments herein;
DETAILED SPECIFICATION OF THE INVENTION
The remotely monitored fluid treatment and dispensing system according to the present invention comprises filtration Unit, a purification Unit, an enhancement module, a purified water storage unit and an electronic module. A water purification system which is configured for control by a remote centralized system is disclosed.
The water purification system, comprising a filtration Unit for filtration of water, a purification unit for purification of inlet water and a water storage unit for storage and dispensing of the purified water.
The said water purification system further comprises a valve or pipe of connecting means, one end of which connects to the water source and the other end of the means connects to the filtration unit. The purification system may also be of storage, gravity, online type with options for heating and cooling.
The said filtration unit further comprises a sediment filter and/or a chemi-block media such as a carbon filter. The said sediment filter treats raw water by removing sediments, particulate or other such materials. The said carbon filter of the filtration unit comprises carbon, activated charcoal or the like to remove organic compounds and compounds such as those found in pesticides and dissolved gases such as chlorine. The carbon filter also removes undesirable taste prior to actual purification of the source water.
The said purification unit of the present system comprises of an Ultra filtration (UF)/ nano filtration (NF) unit, Ultra Violet (UV) unit Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtration unit, ozonisation, resins, non-membranes and the combinations of any of these technologies. The R.O filtration system and the Ultra/Nano filtration system are alternatively connected to the Chemi-block filter of the filtration unit.
The ultra filtration system has a membrane filter which is a hollow membrane filter and is ideal for the removal of colloids, proteins, bacteria, pyrogens, proteins, and macromolecules larger than the membrane pore size from water.
The Said ultra filtration unit of the present invention is replaced with filtration unit serving the purpose of purification by filtration more particularly a Nano filtration system or the like

The said reverse osmosis unit of the filtration system comprises a RO membrane having minute pores to strains salts and microorganisms. A pump means and a reject water valve is also provided in RO filtration unit. The pump creates the required osmotic pressure to force water through the pores of the membrane. The reject water valve controls and allows the out flow of rejected water.
The purification system has a capability to deliver purified water with a purification flow rate of 100 ml/min to 50 L/min.
The said enhancement module is adapted to provide additional modules such as a mineral supplement or disinfection unit and/or TDS Sensor unit and/or Ultrafiltration chamber and/or taste enhancer or the like that provide additional features to the purification system.
Optionally the enhancement module also includes a combination of enhancement features to provide additional purification to the inlet water. The said enhancement module is connected to the outlet of the purification unit. The outlet of the enhancement module is further connected to the water storage unit that comprises a dispenser to dispense stored water for drinking.
The purification system of the present invention, further comprises an electronic module that is configured to control the operation of the purification system such that the electronic module measure the quality and the quantity of the water purified, and to monitor the functioning of one or more components of the water purification unit.
Additionally the electronic module further comprises a tamper proof unit, which prevents tampering of communication between the said remote centralized location and the said water purification system. All purification system has been provided with an unique id and the tamper module will convey any tampering observed in the particular id to the centralized server.
Optionally, the said electronic module is configured to be removably affixed to any existing water purification system such that the electronic module performs the required and additional function of measuring the quality and the quantity of the water purified, and to monitor the functioning of one or more components of the water purification unit.
The electronic module further comprises a sensor unit and a communication unit. The sensor unit provides data such as quality parameters and the quantity of dispensed water from the purification unit. The communication gateway establishes communication with the remote centralized system to transmit data from the purification system to the remote centralized system, and receive inputs from the remote centralized system to the purification system. The communication unit can also utilize other wireless communication channel such as Bluetooth, NFC etc. to transmit data to user’s mobile or laptop and in turn this mobile and laptop transfers the data to the remote centralized system.
The sensor unit senses quality parameters comprising but not restricted to raw water TDS, flow rate, temperature and performance status of said units such as filtration unit, purification unit, outlet water TDS etc. The communication unit further aid in communication of data such as not limiting to recharge water, discharge water, maintenance communication etc
The communication unit of the electronic module includes modem capable of GSM, CDMA, Wi-Fi, GPRS, HSPA, LTE, NFC, wired internet or wireless communication protocol or the like. The communication module is replaced with system in the future that supports the transfer of data between the purification system and the remote centralized system.
The water purification system further comprises of a power source for the electronic module and purification unit.
The water purification system of the present invention, wherein the electronic unit is configured to stop or start operation of the water filtration unit on receiving instructions from the remote centrlised system.
The water purification system of the present invention, wherein the user is allowed to communicate the parameters to the remote centralized system
The water purification system of the present invention, wherein the electronic unit is configured to adjust operation settings of the water purification unit on receiving instructions from the remote control system.
The water purification system for monitoring, controlling and dispensing purified water in accordance with the present invention comprises
a. Filtration unit for filtration of raw incoming water
b. Purification unit to purify water from the filtration unit
c. Water storage unit to store water from the purification unit and dispense for purpose of drinking
d. Electronic module comprising sensor unit and communication gateway, to sense quality and quality parameters of the purification system and communicate to the remote centralized system
e. Remote centralized system configured to transmit data to and from the electronic module to control, monitor and dispense water from the purification unit.
The present invention further relates to a method of purification of water from the inlet source, wherein the user is installed of said system requires submitting request for purification with the remote centralized system. The remote centralized system communicates the parameters to the electronic module via the communication unit. The electronic module receives the input and is configured to control the operation of the purification system.
In one aspect t of the invention, the user chooses to dispense any amount of purified water from the dispensing system. The user communicates the parameter to the remote centralized system and the remote centralized system communicates with the electronic module in the purification system that controls the volume of water to the purified and dispensed.
The user makes a payment for the purified water using various options. User can pre-pay for the water before he use, or pay post usage or pay as a variable or fixed rental or a combination of these options.
In one another aspect t of the invention, the electronic module comprises a system to store data including the total volume of water purified, age of the purification apparatus, or the like.
The purification system of the present invention is user-friendly and provides a suitable alternative to purchase of water from unreliable sources, as it ensures higher quality of purification.
It is apparent from the foregoing that a new and improved method and apparatus for purifying and dispensing water with desired TDS has been provided. While only the preferred embodiments have been described, as will be apparent to those familiar in the art, certain changes and modification can be made without departing from the Scope of the Invention. ,CLAIMS:1. A water purification system for monitoring, controlling and dispensing purified water in comprising,
a. a filtration unit for filtration of raw incoming water
b. a purification unit to purify water from the filtration unit
c. a water storage unit to store water from the purification unit and dispense for purpose of drinking
d. an electronic module to remotely control said water purification system and
e. a remote centralized system to communicate with the water purification system.
2. A water purification system according claim 1, wherein the electronic module further comprises a sensor unit and a communication unit
3. A water purification system according to claim 2, wherein the sensor unit comprises sensing of parameters such as TDS, quality, quantity, flow performance or the like.
4. A water purification system according to claim 2, wherein the communication unit includes modem capable of GSM, CDMA, Wi-Fi, GPRS, HSPA, LTE, NFC, wired internet or wireless communication protocol or the like.
5. A water purification system according to claim 1, wherein the remote centralised system is configured to transmit data from and to the electronic module via the communication unit
6. A method for remotely monitoring, controlling and dispensing purified water from the purification unit installed with a user comprising,
a. the user chooses to dispense any amount of purified water from the dispensing system
b. user communicates the parameter to the remote centralized system and performs the instructions provided by a service provider
c. the remote centralized system communicates with the electronic module in the purification system
d. the water purification system dispenses and performs the functions as communicated from the remote location including the volume of water to the purified and dispensed.