P41202191PCT00 2012-08-3 20 ABSTRACT: The invention relates to a data collection and
monitoring system for a defined space (1) within a public or commercial facility, comprising: a plurality of sensors (5a, 7a, 9a, 10a, 11) of which at least one sensor (5a, 7a, 9a) is arranged for monitoring the level of a consumable in connection with said space (1); and a
data collecting unit (12) arranged for wirelessly communicating with said sensors (5a, 7a, 9a, 10a, 11) and furthermore arranged for communicating with a central
server (14) associated with a storage medium (15). The storage medium (15) is adapted for storing and
monitoring data related to said space (1). The invention is arranged so that said
data collecting unit (12) is arranged for minimizing the amount of data transmitted, by transferring data from said sensors (5a, 7a, 9a, 10a, 11) to said central
server (14) upon a status change of at least one of said sensors (5a, 7a, 9a, 10a, 11).