Abstract: The system for detecting leaks with a leak detection cable includes a leak detection cable having first and second conductive elements, such as wires or the like, where each of the first and second conductive elements has opposed first and second ends, and where a diode electrically connects the first ends of the first and second conductive elements. A closed circuit is formed by the first and second conductive elements, the diode, testing circuitry and a controller. The closed circuit allows for the determination of whether the leak detection cable has become disconnected. The testing circuitry includes a first capacitor in electrical communication with the second end of the first conductive element, and a second capacitor in electrical communication with the second end of the second conductive element. The controller determines the polarity of the diode and whether a leak is detected by the leak detection cable.

Abstract: The system and method for localizing a water leak uses the automated opening and closing of shut-off valves to localize a water leak in a plumbing system. Water flow in the plumbing system is monitored with a flow meter as shut-off valves associated with a main line and a plurality of branch lines are successively opened and closed. When the continuous flow of water is detected following the opening of one of the shut-off valves, it can be determined that the water leak is in the line associated with that particular shut-off valve. Opening and closing of the shut-off valves, and monitoring with the flow meter, may be under the operation and control of a controller in communication with each. A similar technique may be used to determine if a water leak is in a hot water line or a cold water line of a plumbing system.

Abstract: The system for detecting leaks with a leak detection cable includes a leak detection cable having first and second conductive elements, such as wires or the like, where each of the first and second conductive elements has opposed first and second ends, and where a diode electrically connects the first ends of the first and second conductive elements. A closed circuit is formed by the first and second conductive elements, the diode, testing circuitry and a controller. The closed circuit allows for the determination of whether the leak detection cable has become disconnected. The testing circuitry includes a first capacitor in electrical communication with the second end of the first conductive element, and a second capacitor in electrical communication with the second end of the second conductive element. The controller determines the polarity of the diode and whether a leak is detected by the leak detection cable.

Abstract: The system and method for wireless water leak detection provides for manual prevention of external action, such as an external alarm and/or valve shut-off, if a leak sensor can be reached by a respondent within a pre-set time threshold. Upon detection of a leak by a leak sensor, a local alarm, such as an audible alarm or the like, is initiated. Additionally, at the time of detection, a first time is recorded. A first alarm signal is transmitted from the leak sensor to a base station. The first alarm signal includes data representative of the recorded first time. If manual input is not received by the leak sensor within a pre-set time threshold measured from the first time, then the base station transmits a second alarm signal to at least one external device, and may further wirelessly transmit a shut-off signal to a valve controller for closing an associated valve.

Abstract: The system and method for localizing a water leak uses the automated opening and closing of shut-off valves to localize a water leak in a plumbing system. Water flow in the plumbing system is monitored with a flow meter as shut-off valves associated with a main line and a plurality of branch lines are successively opened and closed. When the continuous flow of water is detected following the opening of one of the shut-off valves, it can be determined that the water leak is in the line associated with that particular shut-off valve. Opening and closing of the shut-off valves, and monitoring with the flow meter, may be under the operation and control of a controller in communication with each. A similar technique may be used to determine if a water leak is in a hot water line or a cold water line of a plumbing system.

Abstract: The system and method for wireless water leak detection provides for manual prevention of external action, such as an external alarm and/or valve shut-off, if a leak sensor can be reached by a respondent within a pre-set time threshold. Upon detection of a leak by a leak sensor, a local alarm, such as an audible alarm or the like, is initiated. Additionally, at the time of detection, a first time is recorded. A first alarm signal is transmitted from the leak sensor to a base station. The first alarm signal includes data representative of the recorded first time. If manual input is not received by the leak sensor within a pre-set time threshold measured from the first time, then the base station transmits a second alarm signal to at least one external device, and may further wirelessly transmit a shut-off signal to a valve controller for closing an associated valve.

Abstract: The system and method for wireless water leak detection provides for manual prevention of external action, such as an external alarm and/or valve shut-off, if a leak sensor can be reached by a respondent within a pre-set time threshold. Upon detection of a leak by a leak sensor, a local alarm, such as an audible alarm or the like, is initiated. Additionally, at the time of detection, a first time is recorded. A first alarm signal is transmitted from the leak sensor to a base station. The first alarm signal includes data representative of the recorded first time. If manual input is not received by the leak sensor within a pre-set time threshold measured from the first time, then the base station transmits a second alarm signal to at least one external device, and may further wirelessly transmit a shut-off signal to a valve controller for closing an associated valve.

Abstract: The system and method for wireless water leak detection provides for manual prevention of external action, such as an external alarm and/or valve shut-off, if a leak sensor can be reached by a respondent within a pre-set time threshold. Upon detection of a leak by a leak sensor, a local alarm, such as an audible alarm or the like, is initiated. Additionally, at the time of detection, a first time is recorded. A first alarm signal is transmitted from the leak sensor to a base station. The first alarm signal includes data representative of the recorded first time. If manual input is not received by the leak sensor within a pre-set time threshold measured from the first time, then the base station transmits a second alarm signal to at least one external device, and may further wirelessly transmit a shut-off signal to a valve controller for closing an associated valve.

Abstract: The system and method for wireless water leak detection provides for manual prevention of external action, such as an external alarm and/or valve shut-off, if a leak sensor can be reached by a respondent within a pre-set time threshold. Upon detection of a leak by a leak sensor, a local alarm, such as an audible alarm or the like, is initiated. Additionally, at the time of detection, a first time is recorded. A first alarm signal is transmitted from the leak sensor to a base station. The first alarm signal includes data representative of the recorded first time. If manual input is not received by the leak sensor within a pre-set time threshold measured from the first time, then the base station transmits a second alarm signal to at least one external device, and may further wirelessly transmit a shut-off signal to a valve controller for closing an associated valve.

Abstract: The system and method for wireless water leak detection provides for manual prevention of external action, such as an external alarm and/or valve shut-off, if a leak sensor can be reached by a respondent within a pre-set time threshold. Upon detection of a leak by a leak sensor, a local alarm, such as an audible alarm or the like, is initiated. Additionally, at the time of detection, a first time is recorded. A first alarm signal is transmitted from the leak sensor to a base station. The first alarm signal includes data representative of the recorded first time. If manual input is not received by the leak sensor within a pre-set time threshold measured from the first time, then the base station transmits a second alarm signal to at least one external device, and may further wirelessly transmit a shut-off signal to a valve controller for closing an associated valve.

Abstract: The system and method for wireless water leak detection provides for manual prevention of external action, such as an external alarm and/or valve shut-off, if a leak sensor can be reached by a respondent within a pre-set time threshold. Upon detection of a leak by a leak sensor, a local alarm, such as an audible alarm or the like, is initiated. Additionally, at the time of detection, a first time is recorded. A first alarm signal is transmitted from the leak sensor to a base station. The first alarm signal includes data representative of the recorded first time. If manual input is not received by the leak sensor within a pre-set time threshold measured from the first time, then the base station transmits a second alarm signal to at least one external device, and may further wirelessly transmit a shut-off signal to a valve controller for closing an associated valve.

Abstract: A system and method for improving upon limitations of conventional infrastructure communications systems. A sensor architecture may include a multiple protocol communications paradigm to enhance whole building sensor management. A system may have one or more innovations that include anticipatory alarms, nuisance alarm reduction, and big data building profiling.

Abstract: A system and method for improving upon limitations of conventional infrastructure communications systems. A sensor architecture may include a multiple protocol communications paradigm to enhance whole building sensor management. A system may have one or more innovations that include anticipatory alarms, nuisance alarm reduction, and big data building profiling.