The coffee pot started automatically, so by the time Joe makes it downstairs,

there�s a fresh pot of java ready to go. Outside, he notices that the sprinklers
are
already spraying, giving the lawn a fresh drink of water. After a few minutes,
theyshutoffbythemselves.Ifithadrainedduringthenight,asensorinthelawn
would have indicated that the lawn had plenty of water, and an automated
sprinklingwouldn�thavebeennecessary.Assuch,thesprinklerwouldnothave
come on, saving on water usage.