LIXIL had 16 patents in future of work during Q2 2024. LIXIL Corp filed a patent for a management apparatus that acquires information from lavatory equipment and sensors to determine work necessities such as cleaning, replenishment, and abnormality removal, calculating priority based on the acquired information. Another patent was filed for a mixing cartridge for a sanitary faucet, featuring a pressure compensation element to equalize cold-water and warm-water pressures for optimal performance. GlobalData’s report on LIXIL gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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LIXIL had no grants in future of work as a theme in Q2 2024.
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Application: Management apparatus, management system, terminal device, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing management program for managing work on lavatory equipment (Patent ID: US20240152839A1)
The patent filed by LIXIL Corp. describes a management apparatus for lavatory equipment that acquires information from sensors in a lavatory space to determine work requirements such as cleaning, replenishment of consumables, and removal of abnormalities. The apparatus calculates priorities for the identified work based on the acquired information and outputs this priority information to an external terminal device for the person in charge of the work. The system also includes features like generating display information in descending order of priority, determining work orders based on movement factors, and setting different priority levels for different types of lavatory equipment.
Additionally, the patent includes claims for a management system that integrates the management apparatus with a terminal device for presenting priority information to the person in charge of the work. The terminal device includes a presenter to display the priority output from the management apparatus, ensuring efficient communication and task management. Furthermore, the patent covers a terminal device with a presenter function that directly presents priority information to the person responsible for the work, enhancing the effectiveness of the management system. Overall, the patent outlines a comprehensive approach to managing lavatory equipment maintenance and work prioritization through the integration of information acquisition, determination of work requirements, and calculation of priorities.
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