[특허]Atmospheric water generator system and method

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Atmospheric water generator system and method

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국가/구분	United States(US) Patent 등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)	F25D-021/02 F25B-049/00 F25D-021/14 B01D-047/00 B01D-059/26 B01D-005/00
출원번호	US-0787747 (2014-10-08)
등록번호	US-9561451 (2017-02-07)
국제출원번호	PCT/US2014/059778 (2014-10-08)
국제공개번호	WO2015/054435 (2015-04-16)
발명자 / 주소	Dorfman, Ronald M.
출원인 / 주소	Skywell, LLC
대리인 / 주소	Pritikin, Esq., Lance M.
인용정보	피인용 횟수 : 2 인용 특허 : 49

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Atmospheric water generators, systems and methods are presented involve user authentication, recording and tracking of water volumes dispensed by respective users over periods of various lengths, controlling component noise level and timing, and cleaning, heating and cooling the collected water more efficiently. The generators may be placed in network communication with other such generators to exchange water availability information therewith, or may communicate with a central server element by way of LAN, Internet, cell tower, peer-to-peer mesh or satellite. Information is conveyed to the user regarding the amount of water they consume from the water generators, and their resulting positive impact on the environment. Water dispensing data may be shared on the users' social media accounts, or used as inputs for competitions or games in order to further engage the user. User authentication may be accomplished by way of biometrics or an RFID/NFC tag embedded in the user's water vessel.

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1. A portable atmospheric water generator for operating in an environment with ambient air and generating potable water therefrom, the portable atmospheric water generator comprising: (a) a water production element configured to transform water vapor from the ambient air to liquid water;(b) at least one tap element being in water receiving communication with the water production element and being user-actuatable between an open state and a closed state, the at least one tap element being configured to allow water to be dispensed therefrom when in its open state and to prevent water from being dispensed therefrom when in its closed state, wherein: (i) actuation periods are respectively defined by each length of time the at least one tap element is continuously in its open state, and(ii) actuated volumes of water are respectively defined by the volume of water dispensed during each actuation period; and(c) a computer element configured to: (i) register one or more registered users of the generator;(ii) record respective said actuated volumes dispensed by the one or more registered users;(iii) sum the recorded actuated volumes dispensed throughout respective user dispensing periods, thereby defining respective user aggregate volumes; and(iv) convey respective said user aggregate volumes to the one or more registered users;wherein the registering of one or more registered users enables the registered users to create respective user hydration profiles with associated user names, each user hydration profile including respective user hydration data which:(a) is accessible by the respective registered user by logging into their hydration profile using a unique authentication ID, and(b) tracks respective user aggregate volumes conveyed in the form of at least one of: (i) one or more standard units of volume measurement;(ii) a degree of progress toward a pre-set goal of the respective registered user; and(iii) a number of hypothetical plastic containers of pre-determined volumetric capacity which are collectively volumetrically equivalent to a respective user aggregate volume. 2. A portable atmospheric water generator as defined in claim 1 in which the authentication ID is readable by the computer element by way of the respective user's entry of a passcode. 3. A portable atmospheric water generator as defined in claim 1 in which the authentication ID is readable by the computer element by way of biometric sensing. 4. A portable atmospheric water generator as defined in claim 1 in which the authentication ID is readable by the computer element by way of radio frequency identification (RFID) tag or near field communication (NFC) tag. 5. A portable atmospheric water generator as defined in claim 4 in which the RFID or NFC tag is embedded or contained in a drinking vessel of the respective user. 6. A portable atmospheric water generator for operating in an environment with ambient air and generating potable water therefrom, the portable atmospheric water generator comprising: a water production element configured to transform water vapor from the ambient air to liquid water; anda computer element;wherein: (a) the portable atmospheric water generator includes one or more dynamic components;(b) each of the one or more dynamic components having a respective active state which results in a respective acoustic signature audible to humans;(c) the computer element is programmable with a noise control schedule, the noise control schedule being configured to include times when one or more of the dynamic components are automatically maintained in a respective reduced activity state or inactive state; and(d) the computer element is configured to be placed in network communication with a calendaring program operating from another node in the network, the noise control schedule being modifiable by way of the calendaring program. 7. A portable atmospheric water generator as defined in claim 6 in which: (a) the network is a LAN of an office environment, and(b) when a meeting scheduled in the calendaring program to take place in a room in which the portable atmospheric water generator is located, one or more of the dynamic components are automatically placed in their respective reduced activity state or inactive state for the duration of the scheduled meeting. 8. A portable atmospheric water generator for operating in an environment with ambient air and generating potable water therefrom, the portable atmospheric water generator comprising: a water production element configured to transform water vapor from the ambient air to liquid water; anda computer element;wherein: (a) the portable atmospheric water generator includes one or more dynamic components;(b) each of the one or more dynamic components having a respective active state which results in a respective acoustic signature audible to humans;(c) the computer element is programmable with a noise control schedule, the noise control schedule being configured to include times when one or more of the dynamic components are automatically maintained in a respective reduced activity state or inactive state; and(d) the computer element is configured to be placed in network communication with an automated home appliance control scheduler, the noise control schedule being modifiable by way of the home appliance control scheduler. 9. A portable atmospheric water generator for operating in an environment with ambient air and generating potable water therefrom, the portable atmospheric water generator comprising: (a) a water production element configured to transform water vapor from the ambient air to liquid water; and(b) a computer element programmable with an energy control schedule, the energy control schedule being configured to include times when one or more electrical energy consuming components of the portable atmospheric water generator are automatically maintained in a respective reduced power state or off state;wherein the computer element is configured:(a) to be placed in network communication with an electric utility company for receiving therefrom periodic or real-time power grid demand data indicating high-demand times; and(b) to modify the energy control schedule to reduce the amount of time one or more of the electrical energy consuming components are in their active state during the indicated high-demand times. 10. A system comprising: (a) a multiplicity of portable atmospheric water generators for operating in respective environments with ambient air and generating potable water therefrom, the portable atmospheric water generators each comprising: (i) a water production element configured to transform water vapor from the ambient air to liquid water;(ii) a flow measurement element for use in determining one or more volumes of potable water dispensed from the portable atmospheric water generator by users during one or more respective dispensing periods; and(iii) a computer element configured to obtain user profile data, dispense data and service data, the user profile data pertaining to one or more registered users, the dispense data pertaining to at least one or more of the volumes of potable water dispensed by respective said registered users, and the service data pertaining to the operation of one or more components of the portable atmospheric water generator; and(b) a server element in network communication with the computer elements and configured to receive therefrom one or more of the user profile data, dispense data and service data;wherein: the server element runs an application programming interface accessible by mobile computing devices of respective said registered users; andthe application programming interface makes available to a social network account of one or more of the registered users:(a) the dispense data pertaining to the respective registered user; and(b) a respective number of hypothetical plastic containers of pre-determined volumetric capacity which are collectively volumetrically equivalent to each of the one or more volumes of potable water dispensed by the respective registered user. 11. A system comprising: (a) a multiplicity of portable atmospheric water generators for operating in respective environments with ambient air and generating potable water therefrom, the portable atmospheric water generators each comprising: (i) a water production element configured to transform water vapor from the ambient air to liquid water;(ii) a flow measurement element for use in determining one or more volumes of potable water dispensed from the portable atmospheric water generator by users during one or more respective dispensing periods; and(iii) a computer element configured to obtain user profile data, dispense data and service data, the user profile data pertaining to one or more registered users, the dispense data pertaining to at least one or more of the volumes of potable water dispensed by respective said registered users, and the service data pertaining to the operation of one or more components of the portable atmospheric water generator; and(b) a server element in network communication with the computer elements and configured to receive therefrom one or more of the user profile data, dispense data and service data;wherein:(a) the computer elements each include a display screen; and(b) the server element is further configured to send to the computer elements for display on the respective display screens at least one or more of: (i) aggregated user data including a total of all of the volumes of potable water dispensed by a respective registered user from all of the respective portable atmospheric water generators during a respective dispensing period;(ii) educational or motivational messages relating to water use;(iii) educational or motivational messages relating to water conservation;(iv) graphics, messages or promotions relating to a brand; and(v) service notifications. 12. A system comprising: (a) a multiplicity of portable atmospheric water generators for operating in respective environments with ambient air and generating potable water therefrom, the portable atmospheric water generators each comprising: (i) a water production element configured to transform water vapor from the ambient air to liquid water;(ii) a flow measurement element for use in determining one or more volumes of potable water dispensed from the portable atmospheric water generator by users during one or more respective dispensing periods; and(iii) a computer element configured to obtain user profile data, dispense data and service data, the user profile data pertaining to one or more registered users, the dispense data pertaining to at least one or more of the volumes of potable water dispensed by respective said registered users, and the service data pertaining to the operation of one or more components of the portable atmospheric water generator; and(b) a server element in network communication with the computer elements and configured to receive therefrom one or more of the user profile data, dispense data and service data, the server element being further configured to send software application updates to the computer elements.

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