Smart water timer

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2008-03-12

2010-10-12

Barnes-Bullock, Crystal J (Department: 2121)

Fluid handling

Ambient condition change responsive

For controlling soil irrigation

C137S624110, C239S063000, C239S069000, C239S070000, C251S129010, C324S664000, C340S539220, C340S539260, C340S539300, C340S602000, C700S284000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07810515

ABSTRACT:
A smart water timer which includes a water timer, a receiving unit connected to the water timer, and a moisture sensing unit which is in wireless communication with the receiving unit. The smart water timer can sense when the moisture level in the soil is too moist (based on a user setting) and turn off a water supply to a sprinkler as a result A soil moisture sensing unit is placed in the soil in the area to be watered. The soil moisture sensing unit uses a moisture sensing probe and wirelessly transmits a data signal to the receiver, which is connected to the water timer, indicating whether or not the water timer should be permitted to open a water valve.

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