The present invention relates to construction foil (1), in particular for use in the flat roof area, with a single- or multilayer structure (3) comprising a carrier layer (2), wherein the carrier layer (2) comprises an electronic unit (4) and at least one first connecting means (7) projecting beyond the outer side (8) of the carrier layer (2) and electrically connected to the electronic unit (4), and wherein the first connecting means (7) is designed in such a way that the electronic unit (4) can be detachably connected electrically to an external connection device (9) via the first connecting means (7), preferably without tools.

A hierarchical early-warning system for landslide probability issues a first level warning based on measured rainfall amounts exceeding a determined threshold, a second level warning, after the first level warning, based additionally on measured soil moisture content measured at different levels, and Factor of safety derived from forecasted pore pressure (FPP) each exceeding a determined threshold, a third level warning, after the first and the second level warnings, based additionally on ground movement measurements compared to a determined threshold, and a fourth level warning after the first, second and third level warnings, based additionally on data from movement-based sensors including strain gauge data.

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.

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.

A steam trap may include a processor and an electronic water sensor configured to determine a presence of water in the steam trap and transmit data regarding the presence of the water to the processor. The steam trap may further include an electronically actuatable valve configured to be driven by signals from the processor.

A steam trap may include a processor and an electronic water sensor configured to determine a presence of water in the steam trap and transmit data regarding the presence of the water to the processor. The steam trap may further include an electronically actuatable valve configured to be driven by signals from the processor.

A system and method for detecting moisture in a USC Type-C port having at least one probe comprised of a signal electrode and a VBUS electrode in the USB Type-C port. The at least one probe detects a voltage at the signal electrode and a judgment circuit compares detected voltage to a voltage threshold, wherein the judgment circuit outputs a low setting when the voltage detected at the signal electrode of the at least one probe is less than or equal to the threshold voltage, and the judgment circuit outputs a high setting when the voltage detected at the signal electrode is above the voltage threshold.

A system and method for detecting moisture in a USC Type-C port having at least one probe comprised of a signal electrode and a VBUS electrode in the USB Type-C port. The at least one probe detects a voltage at the signal electrode and a judgment circuit compares detected voltage to a voltage threshold, wherein the judgment circuit outputs a low setting when the voltage detected at the signal electrode of the at least one probe is less than or equal to the threshold voltage, and the judgment circuit outputs a high setting when the voltage detected at the signal electrode is above the voltage threshold.

A building monitoring computer system for monitoring building integrity may be provided. Various types of sensors may be embedded throughout or within certain portions of different types of building or construction material making up the building, such as within roofing, foundation, or structural materials. The sensors may be in wireless communication with a home controller. The sensors may be water, moisture, temperature, vibration, or other types of sensors, and may detect unexpected or abnormal conditions within the home. The sensors and/or home controller may transmit alerts to a mobile device of the home owner associated with the unexpected condition, and/or that remedial actions may be required to repair the home or mitigate further damage to the home. The sensor data may also be communicated to an insurance provider remote server to facilitate the insurance provider communicating insurance-related recommendations, updating insurance policies, or preparing insurance claims for review for home owners.

One or more embodiments of the present disclosure describe an RFID-enabled roofing accessory. The roofing accessory may include a roofing shingle, such as an asphalt roofing shingle. The roofing accessory may include an RFID tag incorporated thereon. The RFID tag may be adhered to the roofing accessories.