Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Mechanical control system
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-15
2008-07-15
Kosowski, Alexander J (Department: 2128)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Mechanical control system
C700S282000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11674258
ABSTRACT:
An irrigation control device has a controller sealed within a watertight housing. The control device also has an antenna, power supply and battery charging device, such as a solar array. The controller receives signals through the antenna and updates one or more watering schedules stored in a memory module, based on the received signals, and generates control signals to execute a watering schedule. The battery charging device recharges the power supply and the irrigation control device requires no external electrical connections for power or control. Control signals are generated in a central controller remote from the rotor, and are preferably transmitted to the rotor antenna through a commercial paging or other type of public broadcast network.
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Antonucci Thomas Anthony
Bailey David Franklin
Ensworth Mark Murphy
Mickels Ronald Willard
Fitch Even Tabin & Flannery
Kosowski Alexander J
Rain Bird Corporation
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