Problem Statement

Household taps and taps in general waste significant water due to over-flow, leaving taps running while brushing/washing, and lack of usage awareness. A smart can monitor and restrict flow.

Solution

A screw-on smart attachment (fits standard tap threads) with a flow sensor, proximity sensor, and mini valve. It detects idle running (brushing/washing) and auto-restricts flow, alerts leaks, and tracks usage via app. No plumbing changes—clip-on install in under 2 minutes.

In Detail

FlowSense – Context-Aware Smart Sustainable Tap FlowSense is a newly designed intelligent tap that reduces household water wastage by understanding how water is being used. Unlike conventional sensor taps, which simply operate based on hand detection, FlowSense combines multiple sensors and intelligent control to distinguish between intentional water use and unnecessary water wastage. The tap uses a **flow sensor** to measure water consumption and flow rate, along with a **proximity or ToF sensor** to detect hands and objects below the tap. The system analyzes this information to identify different situations, such as washing hands, filling a container, or accidentally leaving the tap running. A major challenge with ordinary automatic taps is that they may stop water when hands are removed, even if a bucket or container is intentionally being filled. FlowSense addresses this problem by detecting the presence of objects and analyzing the water-use pattern before making a decision. If the system detects continuous water flow without any human activity or container for an unusual period, it automatically reduces the flow or shuts the water off. A motorized control valve inside the tap manages the water flow safely and efficiently. The tap can also monitor daily water consumption and provide users with information about their usage. The main innovation of FlowSense is its **context-aware water management**, allowing the tap to determine whether water is genuinely being used or unnecessarily wasted. This makes FlowSense a smart, sustainable, and intelligent solution for future household water conservation.