IP Library Granted Patent US 11,868,585
Granted Patent B2
US 11,868,585 · App. 17/520,949 · Granted Jan 9, 2024

Systems and methods for resource consumption analytics

Inventors: Matthew W. Rose (Bellingham, WA); Frank Burns (Spokane, WA); Tom Remmers (Bellingham, WA); Matt Maher Peterson (Bellingham, WA)
Assignee: APANA Inc.
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Patent No.
US 11,868,585
App. No.
17/520,949
Granted
Jan 9, 2024
Kind
B2
Abstract

The systems and methods described herein are directed to resource monitoring and resource consumption analytics. Resource usage is tracked through a gateway device monitoring resources using remote input sensors, and usage data is transmitted to a central processing unit whereby the data is interpreted and compared with usage over time and site conditions such as weather. For example, incoming usage data is compared with resource signatures in a signature library representing an ideal usage or historical usage for given site condition. This data is interpreted into simple command displays with alerts, alarms, thereby reporting and alerting to an end-user via multiple delivery mechanisms, of potential sources of resource waste or loss. Further, the alerts or alarms can include easily interpreted recommendations to allow a non-skilled worker to take corrective procedures to maximize efficient use of the consumable resources.

Claims (45)

1. A device comprising:

a display;

one or more processors; and

one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform acts including:

receive resource consumption information based on data collected at a resource consumption sensor; and

present, on the display, a graphical user interface (GUI) comprising:

a graph comprising a horizontal x-axis and a vertical y-axis, wherein a first vertical side of the graph along the vertical y-axis comprises an amount per time unit of measurement, and a second vertical side of the graph along the vertical y-axis comprises a total amount consumed unit of measurement, the graph comprising:

a first graphical element representing a first resource consumption relative to a historical resource consumption amount,

a second graphical element representing a status of a resource, and

a third graphical element representing a resource consumption as a function of time.

2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the GUI further comprises an alert indicating a suspected event of a misuse of the resource.

3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the alert indicates a location and a magnitude of the resource consumption associated with the suspected event.

4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the alert is conveyed via at least one of a text message, a web-portal, an email, a website, a push notification, a pull notification, or an application.

5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the GUI further comprises a fourth graphical element configured to change a time period of the horizontal x-axis.

6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the resource is a water resource.

7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the acts further include communicating with other devices via a network.

8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the status of the resource and the resource consumption are associated with one of a residential facility or a commercial facility.

9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the status of the resource and the resource consumption are based on real-time data.

10. The device of claim 1 , wherein the GUI further comprises a fourth graphical element representing cost data associated with the resource consumption.

11. The device of claim 1 , wherein the resource consumption information is associated with a monitoring site location which includes equipment.

12. One or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media storing instructions executable by one or more processors, that when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform acts comprising:

receiving resource consumption information based on data collected at a resource consumption sensor; and

presenting, on a display, a graphical user interface (GUI) comprising:

a graph comprising a horizontal x-axis and a vertical y-axis, wherein a first vertical side of the graph along the vertical y-axis comprises an amount per time unit of measurement, and a second vertical side of the graph along the vertical y-axis comprises a total amount consumed unit of measurement, the graph comprising:

a first graphical element representing a first resource consumption relative to a historical resource consumption amount,

a second graphical element representing a status of a resource, and

a third graphical element representing a resource consumption as a function of time.

13. The one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media of claim 12 , wherein the GUI further comprises an alert indicating a suspected event of a misuse of the resource.

14. The one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media of claim 13 , wherein the alert indicates a location and a magnitude of the resource consumption associated with the suspected event.

15. The one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media of claim 13 , wherein the alert is conveyed via at least one of a text message, a web-portal, an email, a website, a push notification, a pull notification, or an application.

16. The one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media of claim 12 , wherein the GUI further comprises a fourth graphical element configured to change a time period of the horizontal x-axis.

17. The one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media of claim 12 , wherein the resource is a water resource.

18. A method comprising:

receiving resource consumption information based on data collected at a resource consumption sensor; and

presenting, on a display, a graphical user interface (GUI) comprising:

a graph comprising a horizontal x-axis and a vertical y-axis, wherein a first vertical side of the graph along the vertical y-axis at the x-axis comprises an amount per time unit of measurement, and a second vertical side of the graph along the vertical y-axis at the x-axis comprises a total amount consumed unit of measurement, the graph comprising:

a first graphical element representing a first resource consumption relative to a historical resource consumption amount,

a second graphical element representing a status of a resource, and

a third graphical element representing a resource consumption as a function of time.

19. The device of claim 1 , wherein the acts further comprise:

receiving a user input associated with a data point associated with the graph; and

presenting additional information associated with the data point, wherein the additional information comprises at least one of an accumulated volume, time, or site condition data.

20. The one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media of claim 12 , wherein the acts further comprise:

receiving a user input associated with a data point associated with the graph; and

presenting additional information associated with the data point, wherein the additional information comprises at least one of an accumulated volume, time, or site condition data.

Assignments (9)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 26, 2025
From: HYDROPOINT DATA SYSTEMS, INC.
To: MONTAGE CAPITAL II, L.P.
Reel/Frame 072121/0918 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 7, 2024
From: APANA INC.
To: HYDROPOINT DATA SYSTEMS INC.
Reel/Frame 068207/0796 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 12, 2024
From: HYDROPOINT DATA SYSTEMS, INC.
To: AVIDBANK
Reel/Frame 067981/0959 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 25, 2024
From: HYDROPOINT DATA SYSTEMS, INC.
To: MONTAGE CAPITAL II, L.P.
Reel/Frame 067223/0960 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE RECEIVING PARTY DATA PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 66764 FRAME 74. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT. Recorded Mar 18, 2024
From: APANA INC.
To: HYDROPOINT DATA SYSTEMS INC.
Reel/Frame 066817/0337 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE CHANGE RECEIVING PARTY FROM HYDROPOINT TO HYDROPOINT DATA SYSTEMS INC. PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 65884 FRAME 177. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT. Recorded Jan 17, 2024
From: APANA INC.
To: HYROPOINT DATA SYSTEMS INC.
Reel/Frame 066764/0074 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 15, 2023
From: APANA INC.
To: HYDROPOINT
Reel/Frame 065884/0177 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 8, 2021
From: ROSE, MATTHEW W.; BURNS, FRANK; REMMERS, TOM; PETERSON, MATT MAHER
To: HYDRO-CARE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Reel/Frame 058044/0916 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 8, 2021
From: HYDRO-CARE INTERNATIONAL INC.
To: APANA INC.
Reel/Frame 058301/0412 →
Continuity (5)
Continuation 16554299 · Aug 28, 2019
Continuation 14923161 · Oct 26, 2015
Provisional Application 62238651 · Oct 7, 2015
Provisional Application 62069820 · Oct 28, 2014
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