Patent ID: 8702977

Claim:
A system comprising: a remote control system; and a water distribution system located remote from the remote control system, comprising: a water filtration unit for filtering water, the water filtration unit including one or more adjustable water filtration components; a water storage unit for storing water filtered by the water filtration unit, the water storage unit including a water dispenser; a control unit configured to control the operation of the water filtration unit by adjusting the one or more adjustable water filtration components to bring monitored water quality parameters within desired settings, the control unit including a sensor system to measure the quality and the quantity of the water filtered by the water filtration unit, and to monitor the functioning of the one or more adjustable water filtration components of the water filtration unit and monitor the water quality parameters; a point of sale device comprising (a) and (b): (a) a service management device coupled to the water storage unit and configured to control the operation of the water dispenser; and (b) a user interface to receive user inputs and configured to process user payments for the dispensing of water at the remote control system; and a communication gateway enabling remote communication between the water distribution system and the remote control system; such that the water distribution system is configured to transmit data obtained from the sensor system and the user interface to the remote control system, and the water distribution system is further configured to receive instructions for the operation of the water filtration unit from the remote control system, and to receive instructions for dispensing of water on successful processing of user payment.