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Toilet management system and method for automatically adjusting flush water volume

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2026-10-12
A water-saving smart toilet that uses ultrasonic sensors to measure waste volume and determine the optimal flush amount via a server.

This technology features a sensor mounted inside the toilet seat that emits sound or ultrasonic waves vertically to measure the volume of waste. A central server receives this data wirelessly, calculates the appropriate amount of flush water, and sends the command back to the toilet, which then adjusts its water pressure control unit to release only the necessary amount of water.

Toilets account for 30–40% of household water usage, but conventional models waste water by flushing the entire tank regardless of whether the waste is solid or liquid. Conversely, in high-density housing like apartments, simultaneous usage can cause water pressure drops, requiring multiple flushes to clear waste, which paradoxically increases water consumption.

This system uses a pressurized tank equipped with a pressure sensor and an air intake unit; if internal pressure drops below a threshold, it draws in external air to maintain flushing pressure. Solenoid valves on the supply and water lines open for precise durations based on server signals to control discharge. A neural processing unit in the central server uses deep learning to analyze waste volume data from multiple toilets, building a database for optimized flushing. Pressing a urine-specific switch disables the sensor and automates water replenishment via a level sensor. Ideal for apartment bathrooms, highway rest stops, public restrooms, and large commercial facilities, this system ensures water efficiency while preventing clogs and redundant flushing caused by low pressure.

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Key Features:
  • A sensor unit coupled to one side of the toilet seat that emits sound or ultrasonic waves vertically to detect contents inside the toilet bowl.
  • A toilet control unit that calculates sensor values to generate size measurement data representing the volume of the contents.
  • A central server that receives size measurement data from each toilet via wireless communication, calculates the flush water volume, and transmits it back to the toilet.
  • A water tank filled with air, equipped with a pressure sensor and an air intake unit, that draws in external air when the internal pressure falls below a reference value.

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Incheon National University
Jaehyun Park | Gundo Park | Jongmin Won | Hyun Lee | Jiwoo Lee | Gyeongsang Jeon
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Date of application:
2018-12-03
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Patent registration number:
10-2099971
Industry
construction
environment•eco
Technology
Smart Factory•IoT
Artifical Intelligence
Country
Korea
Family Patent

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