公开(公告)号：US20240176824A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-30

申请号：US18436752

申请日：2024-02-08

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Rafael Rexach ,  Nona Beining ,  Alyssa Wilterdink ,  Shawn Booth ,  Thomas E. Lilly ,  Doug Diemel, JR. ,  Leslie Petch

IPC: G06F16/904 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/103 ,  A61B5/107 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/16 ,  G01F1/66 ,  G01F1/661 ,  G01F23/18 ,  G01F23/72 ,  G01N33/18 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F16/9035 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L67/12

CPC classification number: G06F16/904 ,  A61B5/0077 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/1032 ,  A61B5/1072 ,  A61B5/1123 ,  A61B5/16 ,  A61B5/4875 ,  A61B5/6889 ,  A61B5/7282 ,  G01N33/18 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F16/9035 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2823 ,  H04L67/12 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/02416 ,  A61B5/1113 ,  A61B5/1128 ,  A61B5/165 ,  G01F1/66 ,  G01F1/661 ,  G01F23/18 ,  G01F23/72 ,  G05B2219/2231 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: A communication system provides feedback data for at least one water consuming device. The communication system includes a data collection interface, a controller, and an output interface. The data collection interface is configured to receive user data from at least one collection device. The controller is configured to perform an analysis of the user data from the at least one collection device. The output interface is configured to provide feedback data based on the analysis of the user data to a water consuming device.

公开(公告)号：US11921794B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-05

申请号：US17385629

申请日：2021-07-26

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Rafael Rexach ,  Nona Beining ,  Alyssa Wilterdink ,  Shawn Booth ,  Thomas E. Lilly ,  Doug Diemel, Jr. ,  Leslie Petch

IPC: G06F16/904 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/103 ,  A61B5/107 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/16 ,  G01N33/18 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F16/9035 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L67/12 ,  A61B5/021 ,  G01F1/66 ,  G01F1/661 ,  G01F23/18 ,  G01F23/72 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F16/904 ,  A61B5/0077 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/1032 ,  A61B5/1072 ,  A61B5/1123 ,  A61B5/16 ,  A61B5/4875 ,  A61B5/6889 ,  A61B5/7282 ,  G01N33/18 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F16/9035 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2823 ,  H04L67/12 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/02416 ,  A61B5/1113 ,  A61B5/1128 ,  A61B5/165 ,  G01F1/66 ,  G01F1/661 ,  G01F23/18 ,  G01F23/72 ,  G05B2219/2231 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: A communication system provides feedback data for at least one water consuming device. The communication system includes a data collection interface, a controller, and an output interface. The data collection interface is configured to receive user data from at least one collection device. The controller is configured to perform an analysis of the user data from the at least one collection device. The output interface is configured to provide feedback data based on the analysis of the user data to a water consuming device.

公开(公告)号：US10887125B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-05

申请号：US16126942

申请日：2018-09-10

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Rafael Rexach ,  Jessica Schroeder ,  Miguel Arciniega ,  Ashley Springer ,  Shi Chao Zhang ,  Marwan Estiban

IPC: G10L21/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G05B15/02 ,  A47K5/12 ,  A47K13/30 ,  E03D5/10 ,  E03D9/00 ,  E03C1/05 ,  G10L15/18 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L21/06 ,  A47K10/36 ,  G06F3/16 ,  A47K10/32

Abstract: A voice controlled device comprises a housing, a dock, a coupling mechanism, and a microphone. The dock is configured to connect the housing to a plurality of host appliances. The coupling mechanism is configured to receive an identification value indicative of docking between the voice controlled device and a currently connected host appliance of the plurality of host appliances. The microphone is configured to receive one or more voice inputs for the currently connected host appliance. A command is provided based on the one or more voice inputs and the identification value.

公开(公告)号：US20190120809A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-25

申请号：US16126913

申请日：2018-09-10

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Rafael Rexach ,  Nona Beining ,  Alyssa Wilterdink ,  Shawn Booth ,  Thomas E. Lilly ,  Doug Diemel, JR. ,  Leslie Petch

IPC: G01N33/18 ,  C02F1/00 ,  C02F1/68 ,  C02F1/50 ,  G01N35/00

Abstract: An apparatus for aggregation of water condition at household appliances comprises a communication interface and a controller. The communication interface is configured to send a reporting message indicative of data collected by at least one appliance to a central server. The controller is configured to receive an analysis message from the central server. The analysis message indicates a condition of water from the at least one appliance or a condition of water in a geographic area associated with the at least one appliance. The controller is configured to provide an alert in response to the analysis message.

公开(公告)号：US20160145840A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：US14554948

申请日：2014-11-26

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Gregory de Swarte ,  Rafael Rexach ,  John Esche ,  Brad Raymond Hadfield

IPC: E03C1/04

CPC classification number: E03C1/0404 ,  E03C1/0403 ,  E03C1/0412 ,  E03C2001/026 ,  E03C2001/0414 ,  F16K11/085

Abstract: A faucet includes a spout base having a first end mounted to a mounting surface and a second end opposite the first end that includes an elbow, more than one water supply line within the spout base, and a hub containing a mixing valve. The hub includes an inlet end and an outlet end. The second end of the spout base and the inlet end of the hub connect together. The inlet end of the hub connects to the water supply lines. The mixing valve is approximately midway between the elbow and a dispensing end of the faucet.

公开(公告)号：US12018850B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-25

申请号：US17394840

申请日：2021-08-05

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Rafael Rexach ,  Peter Denzin ,  Jiunntyng Chen

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  E03D9/04 ,  F24F7/003 ,  F24F7/06 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  G10L15/22

CPC classification number: F24F11/0001 ,  E03D9/04 ,  F24F7/003 ,  F24F7/06 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L2015/223

Abstract: A modular smart bathroom fan includes a base exhaust fan and one or more modules. The base exhaust fan includes one or more ports that are configured to receive one or more modules. The one or more modules includes a communications module that is configured to communicate with the base exhaust fan and other modules of the one or more modules, receive information from an application or the one or more modules and generate an action to be performed by the base exhaust fan and other modules of the one or more modules.

公开(公告)号：US20210357454A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-18

申请号：US17385629

申请日：2021-07-26

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Rafael Rexach ,  Nona Beining ,  Alyssa Wilterdink ,  Shawn Booth ,  Thomas E. Lilly ,  Doug Diemel, JR. ,  Leslie Petch

IPC: G06F16/904 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/107 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/16 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/103 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G01N33/18 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F16/9035

Abstract: A communication system provides feedback data for at least one water consuming device. The communication system includes a data collection interface, a controller, and an output interface. The data collection interface is configured to receive user data from at least one collection device. The controller is configured to perform an analysis of the user data from the at least one collection device. The output interface is configured to provide feedback data based on the analysis of the user data to a water consuming device.

公开(公告)号：US11099540B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-24

申请号：US15706182

申请日：2017-09-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Jonathan D. Bradley ,  Marwan Estiban ,  Rafael Rexach ,  Nicole Allis

IPC: G05B19/048 ,  G05D7/06 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G10L15/22 ,  E03D5/10 ,  E03C1/05 ,  E03D9/00 ,  B05B12/02 ,  B05B1/18 ,  B05B12/12 ,  A47K13/30 ,  G06F16/951 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G10L15/18 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/16 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/1172 ,  G10L15/30 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61B5/20 ,  A61B5/1171 ,  A61B5/11

Abstract: A system of household appliances is configured to provide services according to user identity. The system includes a first appliance, a server or other network device, and a second appliance. The first appliance is configured to collect sensor data associated with an identity of a user. The server or other network device is configured to receive the sensor data from the first appliance and analyze the sensor data to determine the identity of the user. The second appliance is configured to provide a device function to the user based on the identity determined from the sensor data collected by the first appliance.

公开(公告)号：US11093554B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-17

申请号：US15706198

申请日：2017-09-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Rafael Rexach ,  Nona Beining ,  Alyssa Wilterdink ,  Shawn Booth ,  Thomas E. Lilly ,  Doug Diemel, Jr. ,  Leslie Petch

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F16/904 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/107 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/16 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/103 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G01N33/18 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F16/9035 ,  G01F1/66 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G01F23/18 ,  G01F23/72 ,  A61B5/021

Abstract: A communication system provides feedback data for at least one water consuming device. The communication system includes a data collection interface, a controller, and an output interface. The data collection interface is configured to receive user data from at least one collection device. The controller is configured to perform an analysis of the user data from the at least one collection device. The output interface is configured to provide feedback data based on the analysis of the user data to a water consuming device.

公开(公告)号：US20190090056A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US16126949

申请日：2018-09-10

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Rafael Rexach ,  Jessica Schroeder ,  Miguel Arciniega ,  Ashley Springer ,  Shi Chao Zhang ,  Eric Plate ,  Marwan Estiban

IPC: H04R3/00 ,  G06F3/16 ,  H04R5/04 ,  H04R5/027 ,  G06F1/32 ,  A47K17/00

Abstract: A voice controlled device comprises a plurality of microphones, a communication interface, and a controller. The plurality of microphones are configured to receive voice inputs from one or more users for operation of the voice controlled device. The communication interface is configured to receive sensor data from an external device, the sensor data describing an environment of the voice controlled device. The controller is configured to operate a first subset of the plurality of microphones in response to first sensor data and a second subset of the plurality of microphones in response to second sensor data.