Sameer Kalwani

US Patent:

20110288899, Nov 24, 2011

Filed:

May 18, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/110829

Inventors:

Anand Shah - Gujarat, IN
Naman Shah - Palm Bay FL, US
Sameer Kalwani - Irvine CA, US

Assignee:

Piramal Enterprises Limited - Mumbai

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00
G06Q 30/00
G05D 7/06

US Classification:

705 713, 700282, 705 30

Abstract:

A control system for remotely controlling the operation of a water distribution system is disclosed. The control system comprises a communication interface to enable communication between the control system and the water distribution system such that communication includes receiving from the water distribution system payment for dispensing of water, data on the working of its various components and data on the quality of the water dispensed by it. The control system further comprises a control processor configured to analyse data received from the water distribution system to determine if the quality of the water at the water distribution system satisfies a predetermined quality standard and to determine if the components of the water distribution system are functioning within a predetermined range. The control processor is further configured to issue component parameter adjustment instructions to modify the working of the water distribution system or instructions to stop dispensing of water if the quality standard is not satisfied or the components of the water distribution system are not functioning within the predetermined range.

US Patent:

20110284433, Nov 24, 2011

Filed:

May 18, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/110825

Inventors:

Anand Shah - Gujarat, IN
Naman Shah - Palm Bay FL, US
Sameer Kalwani - Irvine CA, US

Assignee:

Piramal Enterprises Limited - Mumbai

International Classification:

B01D 35/02

US Classification:

210 86

Abstract:

A water distribution system configured for control by a remote control system is disclosed comprising of a water filtration unit for filtering water and a water storage unit for storing the filtered water and including a water dispenser. A control unit is provided that is configured to control the operation of the water filtration unit and includes a sensor system to measure the quality and the quantity of the water filtered, and to monitor the functioning of one or more components of the water filtration unit. A point of sale device is also provided comprising of a service management device mounted on the water dispenser and is configured to control the operation of the water dispenser and a user interface to receive user inputs and is configured to process user payments for the dispensing of water at the remote control system. The system includes a communication gateway enabling communication between the water distribution system and the remote control system such that the water distribution system is configured to transmit data obtained from the sensor system and the user interface to the remote control system. The water distribution system is further configured to receive instructions for the operation of the water filtration unit from the remote control system and to receive instructions for dispensing of water on successful processing of user payment.