Intelligent environmental sensor for irrigation systems

Details Intelligent environmental sensor for irrigation systems Intelligent environmental sensor for irrigation systems

2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Masinick, Michael D (Department: 2128)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Mechanical control system

C700S282000, C239S069000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07962245

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a regulator system for regulating the operation of an irrigation system which is responsive to user programmed information. It has a control element for issuing watering control signals to an irrigation system, having at least one of (i) a duration programming device for programming a minimum amount of time and a maximum amount of time for the suspension of watering by the irrigation system, and (ii) a user adjustable temperature programming device for programming a minimum allowed temperature for initiating a watering period by the irrigation system. It further has an irrigation system interface for connecting said control element with the irrigation system. It also has a switch for conveying the control signals from the control element to the irrigation system via the irrigation system interface, for either permitting or prohibiting watering by the irrigation system, responsive to the control signals generated by and received from the control element.

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