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Data Processing: Generic Control Systems Or Specific Applications > Specific Application, Apparatus Or Process > Hvac Control > Flow Control (e.g., Valve Or Pump Control) > Dispensing Management (e.g., Spraying) > Irrigation IrrigationIrrigation patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.11/30/06 - 20060271243 - Method for computing a target setting value In a method for computing a target setting value—which is adapted to a harvesting process—for a control parameter of a working unit of a harvesting machine, operating-result curves are plotted for a plurality of different operating-result parameters as a function of the related control parameter, a target setting value of ... 11/16/06 - 20060259199 - Method and a system for automatic management of demand for non-durables Automatic management of demand for non-durables like electrical energy, gas, thermal energy and fresh water is provided by a two-way communication network between a Multi Utility provider (20) and many respective End-users (5). Specialized electronic boxes (27, 28) at the End-users' premises receive broadcast dowlink signals from the Multi Utility ... 09/28/06 - 20060217846 - Hybrid modular/decoder irrigation controller A plurality of receptacles in an irrigation controller removably receive a plurality of modules. At least one station module is configured for insertion into a first one of the receptacles and is connectable to a corresponding solenoid actuated valve through a dedicated field valve line and common return line. The ... 09/28/06 - 20060217845 - Water timer and method A water timer user interface has display areas for display of water timer status information, including watering zone and watering duration indicators, user input areas, and a touch-sensitive screen. At least one of the display areas may display a graphical representation of the watering duration indicators for the watering zone ... 09/14/06 - 20060206239 - Two-wire controlling and monitoring system for the irrigation of localized areas of soil A two-wire controlling and monitoring system for irrigation of localized areas of soil includes a water pipeline, a plurality of controllable irrigation valves, a plurality of field sensors measuring specific irrigation parameters, and a plurality of localized irrigation control units. Each irrigation control unit has a sensor decoder connected to ... 08/17/06 - 20060184285 - System and method for weather based irrigation control Some embodiments provide methods, systems and computer readable mediums storing programs, instructions and/or coding for use in setting up and/or controlling irrigation. A method for use in controlling an irrigation system is provided according to some embodiments that receives a first current moisture loss value, determines a first net moisture ... 08/17/06 - 20060184284 - Virtual dial irrigation controller The present invention includes an irrigation controller utilizing a “virtual” dial. In particular, the present invention contemplates an electronic programming and controlling interface that is controlled according to actuation of a simple on/off switch (i.e., a binary switch), preferably a push button. For example, in one embodiment, an irrigation controller ... 07/20/06 - 20060161309 - Irrigation control system An irrigation control system and method for controlling irrigation based on weather data. Weather data such as wind, temperature, solar radiation, humidity, and rainfall, may be collected at one or more weather stations for a region. The weather data may be compiled on a computer and transmitted to a paging ... 06/08/06 - 20060122736 - Irrigation controller water management with temperature budgeting The present invention provides methods for water conservation with AC, DC, or ambient light powered irrigation controllers without the use of complex ET (evapotranspiration) data or ET related service fees. Programming may consist of the operator entering a preliminary irrigation schedule, and entering the local zip code. The controller then ... 06/08/06 - 20060122735 - Pc-programmed irrigation control system A free-standing field irrigation controller is selectively programmed by a personal computer over a radio link. The computer is equipped with software that displays a screen with seven horizontal time bands representing one day each, arranged vertically to display one week's time. Box icons representing watering settings for a plurality ... 06/01/06 - 20060116793 - Two-wire controlling and monitoring system for the irrigation of localized areas of soil A controlling and monitoring system for irrigation of localized areas of soil includes a water pipeline, a plurality of controllable irrigation valves, a plurality of field sensors measuring specific irrigation parameters, and a plurality of localized irrigation control units. Each of the control units has a sensor decoder connected to ... 06/01/06 - 20060116792 - Irrigation controller An irrigation controller modifies sophisticated irrigation protocols using an extremely simple user control. In one aspect of a particularly preferred class of embodiments, the user control includes a simple “more/less” (increase/decrease) adjustment. In another aspect of preferred embodiments, the controller automatically determines appropriate irrigation amounts, start times, durations, and frequencies. ... 06/01/06 - 20060116791 - Intelligent communication method and system for an irrigation/sprinkler system An intelligent local irrigation system includes one or more sprinklers and a controller coupled to the one or more sprinklers via a wired or wireless connection and enabled to control the sprinklers thereby. A controller arrangement establishes connectivity with an internet service portal which stores a profile of the local ... 05/11/06 - 20060100747 - Intelligent environmental sensor for irrigation systems 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 ... 04/13/06 - 20060080003 - Two-wire controlling and monitoring system for irrigation of localized areas of soil A two-wire controlling and monitoring system for irrigation of localized areas of soil includes a water pipeline, a plurality of controllable irrigation valves, a plurality of field sensors measuring specific irrigation parameters, and a plurality of localized irrigation control units. Each irrigation control unit has a sensor decoder connected to ... 04/13/06 - 20060080002 - Irrigation controller with removable station modules An irrigation controller includes a housing for enclosing a microprocessor that stores and executes at least one watering program. The microprocessor has a parallel output bus with a plurality of pin sets for controlling a plurality of irrigation stations. The connection between the controller and the irrigation stations is through ... 02/09/06 - 20060030971 - Modular irrigation controller The present invention provides a modular controller that connects to irrigation modules with varying station terminals and a standard footprint size. Additionally, the modular controller includes surge protection options, wireless communication with PDA's and other external devices, no required position for each controller module to be connected, immediate display of ... 12/08/05 - 20050273205 - Modular and expandable irrigation controller Described herein are several embodiments relating to modular irrigation controllers. In many implementations, the irrigation controllers are modular in that various functional components of the irrigation controller are implemented in removable modules that when inserted into position within the controller, expand the capabilities of the controller. Also described are various ... 12/01/05 - 20050267641 - Modular and expandable irrigation controller Described herein are several embodiments relating to modular irrigation controllers. In many implementations, the irrigation controllers are modular in that various functional components of the irrigation controller are implemented in removable modules that when inserted into position within the controller, expand the capabilities of the controller. Also described are various ... 10/27/05 - 20050240313 - Digital moisture monitor controller with wide applications soil and hydroponics moisture sensors and optional x10 multi sensor multi pump controller Utilizing the latest microprocessor technology, the digital moisture monitor controller along with its wide applications alternating current conduction moisture sensors and optional X10 multi sensor multi pump controller, controls moisture levels in all soils and all of today's hydroponics mediums. ... 09/29/05 - 20050216130 - Water irrigation system with wireless communication and method of controlling irrigation A water irrigation system may include a computer system, a sensing unit, an irrigation controller, and/or a water delivery system. The computer system may include an infrared receiver. An operator may use a portable device with an infrared transmitter to provide a signal to the infrared receiver of the computer ... 09/29/05 - 20050216129 - Water irrigation system with solar panel and method of controlling irrigation A water irrigation system may include a computer system, a sensing unit, an irrigation controller, and/or a water delivery system. The sensing unit may include one or more sensors and a solar panel. Electricity produced by the solar panel may be supplied to the sensors of the sensing unit. The ... 09/29/05 - 20050216128 - Water irrigation system with elevated sensing unit and method of controlling irrigation A water irrigation system may include a computer system, a sensing unit, an irrigation controller, and/or a water delivery system. The sensing unit may include a solar panel. Electricity produced by the solar panel may be supplied to the sensing unit. The sensing unit may assess climatological conditions in or ... 09/29/05 - 20050216127 - Water irrigation system with moisture collector and method of controlling irrigation A water irrigation system may include a computer system, a sensing unit, an irrigation controller, and/or a water delivery system. The sensing unit may include a moisture gauge. A rate of evaporation of moisture from a collector of a moisture gauge may be within about 10% of an average rate ... 09/15/05 - 20050203669 - Satellite irrigation controller In one embodiment, the present invention provides a satellite irrigation controller that allows a user to insert a input/output card into any position in any sequence and be recognized as an input card or an output card. When the correct card type is determined, the card is service according to ... 09/01/05 - 20050192710 - Method and apparatus for validation of a wireless system installation Methods and apparatuses for testing the installation of sensors, irrigation system components and controllers are provided. An apparatus or sensor unit is for use with an irrigation system and comprises a processor and a sensor coupled to the processor and adapted to provide a sensor response. The sensor can be ... 08/25/05 - 20050187666 - Method and system for controlling an irrigation scheduling engine using computed evapotranspiration values A system for providing irrigation control is provided. The system includes a number of non-local data sources for providing data, a processor and an irrigation system. The processor is configured to receive data from one or more of the non-local data sources and calculate an evapotranspiration (ET) value for an ... 08/25/05 - 20050187665 - Automatic yard moisture control system An automated moisture control network system is disclosed which enables automated maintenance of moisture levels for landscaping features and control of the systems that perform the maintenance operations. The maintenance operations are controlled based on environmental conditions affecting the landscaping features and systems, including weather forecasting, research regarding the different ... 08/04/05 - 20050171646 - Irrigation controller An irrigation controller for selectively turning on and off a set of sprinkler valve stations. The irrigation controller is programmable by a user. The irrigation controller includes an irrigation control processor. The irrigation control processor includes an input port, an output port, a memory element for storing an irrigation control ... 07/14/05 - 20050154498 - Irrigation control system An irrigation control system for land comprising: (a) at least one meter to measure one or more wheather conditions in a first area; (b) at least one monitor to (i) examine rainfall data derived from a radar scanning at least the first area according to pre-determined criteria and (ii) to ... 06/02/05 - 20050119797 - Method and system for providing offset to computed evapotranspiration values A system for providing irrigation control is provided. The system includes a processor configured to calculate an offset to an evapotranspiration (ET) value and an irrigation system configured to receive the offset from the processor and provide appropriate irrigation adjustment based on the offset. The offset is calculated based on ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |