A homeowner needs to identify which specific copper pipes under a concrete slab are leaking and should be cut to create an immediate bypass, but cannot reliably determine pipe routing due to Florida's warm water temperatures and lack of documentation.

Workarounds Described

• educated guessing and deductive reasoning to map pipe runs
• using a rough floor plan with handwritten notes and colors to label pipes
• relying on 'feel tests' with warm Florida water to identify cold lines
• consulting online forums for alternative methods to minimize cuts

Implied Software Gaps

• AR-based pipe mapping tool that visualizes hidden plumbing without cutting
• Thermal imaging app specifically calibrated for plumbing leak detection
• Digital annotation software for overlaying pipe layouts on home blueprints

PipeTrace Pro

A mobile app that uses augmented reality (AR) and thermal imaging to map and label hidden plumbing pipes in real-time, helping homeowners and plumbers visualize pipe routes, identify leaks, and plan repairs without guesswork. It overlays digital pipe layouts on live camera feeds using AI to analyze thermal patterns and pipe materials, making it ideal for diagnosing slab leaks and planning bypasses.