Smart Faucet

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red dot award: design concept 2007

design:

GIESSDORF PLUMBING INC.

In-house design:

Wei Wen-Hsiang Chen Chun-Han Su Feng-Cheng Hsieh Chung-Chih

Smart Faucet is designed to automatically control the temperature and water level in the bathtub.

Time is more valuable than ever in today’s busy and hectic society. People do not want to waste their time waiting for their bathtub to fill up, or wait to get the water temperature just right. Smart Faucet is designed to solve these problems. Smart Faucet is able to automatically control the temperature and water level in the bathtub while one relaxes or pursues other activities. Smart Faucet is simple to use. First, the user sets the water temperature on the control panel, which is located above the faucet. Then, the user puts their hand under the ultrasonic sensor, to show the desired level of the water. Finally, the user sets the level on the control panel and the faucet memorises the setting.

After setting the desired water level, the faucet will begin the water flow, which activates the ultrasonic sensor to automatically control the level of water in the bathtub. Once the pre-set level of water is reached, the faucet will automatically shut off the water supply, thereby avoiding any possibility of an overflow. A “buzzing sound” will indicate to the user that the bathtub is ready.

Smart Faucet is an environmentally friendly design. It eliminates the risk of overflow and thus, reduces the amount of water wasted.