Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Mechanical control system
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-24
2011-05-24
Bahta, Kidest (Department: 2123)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Mechanical control system
C239S063000, C239S069000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07949433
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are provided herein for permitting or interrupting irrigation using sensor equipment. In one embodiment, a method for controlling irrigation comprising the steps of: generating an indication representing the amount of rain fall at a sensor unit; transmitting a signal comprising at least the indication from the sensor unit to an interface unit, wherein the interface unit is adapted to cause an interruption of programmed watering schedules of an irrigation controller; receiving the signal at the interface unit; determining, based at least on the indication from the signal, whether irrigation should be interrupted; and generating an interrupt command to interrupt irrigation.
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Fern David G.
Hern Randall A.
Kutzarov Jordan S.
Peterson Gerald E.
Redmond David M.
Bahta Kidest
Fitch Even Tabin & Flannery
Laughlin Nathan
Rain Bird Corporation
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