Immersive bathroom and kitchen devices
In one example, a timing control system for a faucet for dispensing water includes a valve sensor, a timer, and a light. The valve sensor is configured to detect operation of the faucet. The timer is configured to trigger a countdown in response to the operation of the faucet. The light is configured to illuminate the water of the faucet in at least one color in response to the countdown.
1 . A timing control system for a faucet for dispensing water, the timing control system comprising:
a valve sensor configured to detect operation of the faucet;
a timer configured to trigger a countdown in response to the operation of the faucet;
a light configured to illuminate the water of the faucet in at least one color in response to the countdown; and
a pulsator configured to pulsate the water in response to the countdown.
2 . The timing control system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a controller configured to select a first color for a first count in the countdown and select a second color for a second count in the countdown.
3 . The timing control system of claim 1 , wherein the pulsator includes at least one fluidic oscillator.
4 . The timing control system of claim 1 , wherein the pulsator includes at least one impeller.
5 . The timing control system of claim 1 , wherein the countdown corresponds to a handwashing duration.
6 . The timing control system of claim 1 , wherein the light is mounted within the faucet.
7 . The timing control system of claim 1 , wherein the light is mounted external to the faucet.
8 . The timing control system of claim 7 , wherein the light is mounted in a basin.
9 . The timing control system of claim 8 , wherein the valve sensor is associated with a supply line below the basin.
10 . A projection timer for a faucet, the projection timer comprising:
a valve sensor configured to detect operation of the faucet;
a controller configured to trigger a countdown in response to the operation of the faucet; and
a light configured to illuminate water dispensed by the faucet in response to the countdown, wherein the light includes indicia indicative of the countdown.
11 . The projection timer of claim 10 , wherein the controller compares the countdown to a threshold and the light is selected in respond to the comparison.
12 . The projection timer of claim 10 , further comprising:
a pulsator configured to pulsate the water in response to the countdown.
13 . The projection timer of claim 12 , wherein the pulsator includes at least one impellor or a fluidic oscillator.
14 . The projection timer of claim 10 , wherein the controller is configured to calculate the countdown based on an exercise routine.
15 . A method for a projection handwashing timer, the method:
detecting a flow of water;
setting a countdown in response to the flow of water; and
projecting a light on the flow of water, the light indicative of the countdown, wherein the light includes a projection of a number for the countdown.
16 . The method of claim 15 , further comprising:
determining when the countdown meets or exceeds a threshold, wherein the light is projected in response to the countdown meeting or exceeding the threshold.
17 . The method of claim 15 , further comprising:
adjusting the projected light in response to a change in the countdown.