Abstract: A system for controlling a faucet includes a faucet having a spout, the spout configured to direct a fluid into a sink, an image sensor configured to collect image data, and a processor configured to analyze the image date. The processor may analyze the image data and assign a classification to an object included in the image data, select a flow attribute based on the assigned classification, and cause the faucet to direct a flow of fluid having the selected flow attribute into the sink.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for disinfecting water using a pulsed electric field, the apparatus including a chamber configured to direct a flow of water, a sensor disposed in the chamber configured to detect a quantity of particles and/or microorganisms in the flow of water, and an electric field generator including a pair of electrodes disposed in the chamber and a controller. The controller is configured to initiate generation of the electromagnetic filed in response to the detected quantity of microorganisms exceeding a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of controlled exposure of ultraviolet (UV) rays to a user, with use of a UV exposure system comprising a camera unit, a UV source, and a microcontroller. The method includes capturing an image of the user; performing face recognition on the captured image to identify a user profile; obtaining information on dosage value delivered to the user in a defined amount of dosage time period; comparing the dosage value with a threshold value; and performing an action on the UV source based on the comparison. The action includes: activating the UV source if the dosage value is below the threshold value; and deactivating the UV source, if the dosage value is above the threshold value.

Abstract: A biofilm mitigation apparatus includes a supply container, a disinfectant generator, a power source, and a delivery tube. The supply container is configured to store one or more materials for a formation of a disinfectant. The disinfectant generator is configured to generate the disinfectant from the one or more materials from the supply container. The power source is configured to provide electrical power to the disinfectant generator. The delivery tube is configured to transport the disinfectant from the disinfectant generator to a biofilm.

Abstract: Described herein is a faucet arrangement, comprising a faucet unit and an electrolytic cell unit. The faucet unit is adapted to release water. The electrolytic cell unit is integrated with the faucet unit, and is adapted to release a controlled dosage of copper ions to water released by the faucet unit.