Patents

The core difference lies in the underlying sensing logic — in short, active versus passive. Conventional infrared sensing is passive diffuse-reflection detection: it relies on changes in the intensity of infrared light reflected by an object, so it is easily disturbed by ambient light, water vapor and mirror-like reflections, causing sensing drift and false triggering. dTOF (direct Time-of-Flight) laser sensing is active, precise ranging: it calculates the distance to an object by emitting and receiving laser pulses, enabling precise fixed-point detection and eliminating the inherent flaws of infrared sensing at the level of principle.

High-end sensor sanitary ware favors TOF laser sensing for five core advantages, all backed by GIBO patented technology:
1. Precise and stable: fixed-point ranging without beam spread keeps the sensing distance constant and drift-free, eliminating the industry pain points of false triggering and poor sensitivity;
2. Superior interference resistance: operates reliably under strong light above 100,000 lux, backlighting and high humidity, suiting complex settings such as hospitals and shopping malls;
3. Energy-saving and durable: GIBO has overcome the high power consumption of TOF with a patented 30uA low-power design that greatly extends battery life, making laser sensing practical for bathroom products;
4. High adaptability: fast response and precise recognition meet the demanding requirements of project tenders, and give bathroom brands and ODM manufacturers a core technology barrier for high-end, differentiated products.
5. Works regardless of material or color.

The root cause is that ordinary sensor sanitary ware factories lack design capability, leaving bugs in their PCB and MCU software design. It is also an inherent weakness of traditional infrared sensing — poor resistance to environmental interference. Direct sunlight, light reflections, passers-by and reflections from static objects can all cause false triggering, especially in complex environments.
Leveraging its self-developed, patented low-power Liteon Smart Sensing Technology and patented algorithms, GIBO provides an integrated professional solution that eliminates the problem at its source:
· Patented precise recognition: dTOF laser fixed-point ranging responds only to valid targets within the set distance, filtering out all irrelevant environmental interference;
· Smart adaptive calibration: a built-in patented environment-adaptive algorithm calibrates the sensing threshold automatically or manually for hotels, hospitals, shopping malls and other settings, ensuring stable sensitivity;
· Full-scenario compatibility: customizable sensing distance and delay time, fully compatible with exposed, concealed, built-in and other installation methods, for both new construction and renovation projects.

The key is GIBO's dual-patent “software + hardware” co-design. Unlike competitors' single-dimension optimization, it reduces failures and maintenance across the entire chain:
· Power-saving software: a self-developed, patented ultra-low power control algorithm combined with microampere-level sleep technology brings standby power consumption down to among the lowest in the industry, enabling ultra-long standby for battery-powered products and greatly reducing battery replacements;
· Durable hardware: a patented self-cleaning, anti-clogging valve body structure effectively filters sand and impurities in the waterway, preventing cartridge jamming and seal wear and reducing common faults such as leaks and blockages at the source.
· Refined details: sensor modules use a three-layer waterproofing process rated IP67, and all electronic components, wiring and accessories use quality branded materials for higher performance and better stability.
· Strict quality control: electronic sensor modules are tested before potting, then retested and tuned after potting; solenoid valves undergo automatic constant-pressure water testing; and complete units are function-tested after assembly — every core component is 100% tested before shipment, with an outgoing defect rate of <5‰.
This holistic design and strict quality control not only extend product service life but also significantly cut the maintenance costs of disassembly, cleaning and part replacement — ideal for volume project procurement and ODM mass production that demand stability and durability.

A common industry pain point is that most competitors still rely on traditional infrared diffuse-reflection sensing without core patents, making them prone to false triggering and failure under strong light, high humidity and highly reflective conditions. GIBO goes beyond conventional approaches, delivering a principle-level solution with dual patents for dTOF fixed-point ranging and environment-adaptive calibration.
Compared with competitors, the core advantages lie in 2 areas:
1. Proven experience: over 20 years serving leading international and domestic brands, GIBO has built up 18 core technologies and 185+ patents. Choosing GIBO means choosing reliable, stable quality, while our technology empowers your next generation of smart products.
2. More thorough interference resistance: the underlying signal-processing algorithm has been rebuilt, upgrading from “detecting light changes” to “measuring absolute distance”. It is fully immune to light intensity, object color and reflective materials (mirror, stainless steel, ceramic), with immunity up to Level 4, Performance Criterion A;
3. Wider application: beyond ordinary indoor environments, it handles demanding settings such as strong light in hospitals, heavy foot traffic in shopping malls and high humidity in smart public restrooms, solving interference problems competitors cannot fix and greatly reducing after-sales repair rates.

Most competing products on the market use “public molds + purchased modules” without core patents, resulting in severe homogenization and price wars. With patented technology at its core, GIBO offers three cooperation models — patent licensing, modular components and in-depth ODM customization — helping brands quickly build differentiation barriers in 3 areas:
1. Performance differentiation: core patents such as dTOF laser sensing and strong-light interference resistance deliver sensing accuracy, interference resistance and response speed far beyond competitors' generic products;
2. Experience differentiation: ultra-low power for long battery life and a patented anti-clogging, durable design improve the end-user experience while reducing after-sales complaints and protecting brand reputation;
3. Value differentiation: gain patent-backed premium products without heavy investment in R&D or tooling, quickly setting yourself apart from competitors and increasing brand premium and market competitiveness.
4. 20 years focused on smart bathrooms, with mature, ready-to-use solutions for faucets, showers, toilets, cisterns, flushers, soap dispensers, towel racks and other kitchen and bathroom products. GIBO's 18 proven core technologies shorten your development cycle and minimize your development risk.

The core advantage of GIBO's electronic sensor modules is not a simple combination of components, but deep system integration built on a self-developed, patented architecture based on low-power smart sensing technology. Built from the ground up, this modular solution is a generation ahead of common market sensor modules in performance, reliability and development efficiency.

Specifically, its advantages lie on three levels:

1. Performance and Reliability: Military-grade Standards, Consistently Stable
· Outstanding interference resistance: the modules use up to 32 anti-interference software algorithms and have passed rigorous tests including interference from 23 common light sources, ±15KV electrostatic discharge and ±4KV electrical fast transient bursts. Immunity reaches military-grade Level 4A, far above the Level 2A common on the market, ensuring stable operation in complex electromagnetic and lighting conditions with no false triggering.
· Ultra-low power and long service life: thanks to self-developed low-power algorithms and carefully selected industrial-grade components, module standby current can be as low as 18μA or below (laser modules <30μA), significantly extending battery life. Design life exceeds 500,000 cycles, with lab-tested life of up to 3.86 million cycles — several times the national standard (200,000 cycles).
· Triple waterproofing: a three-layer process combining PCB conformal coating, a compartmentalized structure and epoxy resin potting gives the core modules an IP67 rating, ensuring long-term stable operation in humid bathroom environments.

2. Design and Quality Control: Highly Standardized, Fully Controlled Quality
· Patented standardized architecture: the sensing core, control circuit, driver interface and other key parts share a unified patented design, ensuring consistent performance — in sharp contrast to competitors that assemble parts from different suppliers, which often causes batch-to-batch performance variation.
· 100% full inspection: from AOI inspection after SMT placement to functional and performance tuning before and after potting, every module goes through multiple full-inspection steps, keeping the outgoing defect rate below 0.3% — far better than the industry average.

3. Development and Adaptation: Highly Flexible, Faster Time to Market
· “Universal core, custom housing” model: brands only need to focus on the custom design of the exterior housing, while the proven patented core module can be used directly. This shortens new product development from months to weeks and eliminates costly circuit redevelopment, tooling and repeated testing.

In summary, choosing GIBO sensor modules means more than purchasing a core component — you gain a high-performance, highly reliable smart bathroom solution validated through tens of millions of cycles, plus an ODM enablement tool that significantly improves product development efficiency and market competitiveness.