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A device for automatically controlling the operation of a washroom appliance such as a water faucet, soap dispenser, shower, urinal, etc., comprising means for actuating said appliance, means for deactuating said appliance, a remote control arranged for emitting a signal, a receiver arranged for rec

A device for automatically controlling the operation of a washroom appliance such as a water faucet, soap dispenser, shower, urinal, etc., comprising means for actuating said appliance, means for deactuating said appliance, a remote control arranged for emitting a signal, a receiver arranged for receiving said signal and for generating a maintenance signal in response to receipt of the signal from the remote control, and means responsive to the maintenance signal for generating an overruling signal for disabling said actuation means. The device comprises in a first aspect of the invention means for intermittently actuating and deactuating said receiver to reduce the power consumption thereof. In a second aspect, the invention relates to a device for automatically controlling flow of water in a wash fountain, including a maintenance function which enable to deactivate the wash fountain except for at least one valve to permit supply of water for cleaning the wash fountain.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device for automatically controlling the operation of at least one washroom appliance, such as a water faucet, soap dispenser, shower, and urinal, in particular, the operation of a flow control valve of such an appliance, comprisingat least one sensor provided for sensi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device for automatically controlling the operation of at least one washroom appliance, such as a water faucet, soap dispenser, shower, and urinal, in particular, the operation of a flow control valve of such an appliance, comprisingat least one sensor provided for sensing the presence of a user in a close neighbourhood of said appliance and for generating a presence signal upon sensing the presence of a user;a control unit having an input for receiving said presence signal, which control unit is provided for generating a control signal on the basis of the received presence signals and for transmitting said control signal to means for actuating said appliance;means for deactuating said appliance;a remote control arranged for emitting a signal;a receiver arranged for receiving said signal and for generating a maintenance signal in response to receipt of said signal from said remote control; andmeans responsive to said maintenance signal for generating an overruling signal for disabling said actuation means; racterised in that said device comprises means for intermittently actuating and deactuating said receiver to reduce the power consumption thereof.