公开(公告)号：US09408353B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US13949076

申请日：2013-07-23

Applicant: Lindsay Corporation

Inventor： Ward V. Neesen ,  Reece R. Andrews ,  Brant Burkey

IPC: A01G25/16

CPC classification number: A01G25/165 ,  A01G25/16 ,  A01G25/162 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  Y02A40/237 ,  Y02A40/238

Abstract: A control system for a low-volume irrigation system includes a plurality of valve controllers for opening and closing valves; an irrigation system controller for controlling the valve controllers in accordance with an irrigation plan; and a graphical user interface for allowing a user to interact with the irrigation controller and to create the irrigation plan. The graphical user interface displays an irrigation zone list, an irrigation set list, and an irrigation plan field. The user interface has drag and drop functionality that permits an irrigation zone listing from the irrigation zone list to be dragged and dropped into any of the irrigation set listings in the irrigation set list and that permits an irrigation zone listing or an irrigation set listing to be dragged and dropped into the irrigation plan to create irrigation steps within the irrigation plan.

Abstract translation: 用于小体积灌溉系统的控制系统包括用于打开和关闭阀的多个阀控制器; 一种用于根据灌溉计划控制阀门控制器的灌溉系统控制器; 以及用于允许用户与灌溉控制器交互并创建灌溉计划的图形用户界面。 图形用户界面显示灌溉区列表，灌溉设置列表和灌溉计划字段。 用户界面具有拖放功能，允许将从灌溉区列表中排出的灌溉区域拖放到灌溉设置列表中的任何灌溉设置列表中，并且允许灌溉区域列表或灌溉组列表为 拖入灌溉计划，在灌溉计划中创造灌溉步骤。

公开(公告)号：US09149013B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US13564344

申请日：2012-08-01

Applicant: Reece R. Andrews

Inventor： Reece R. Andrews

IPC: G05D11/00 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G05B15/00 ,  G06F3/048 ,  A01G27/00 ,  B05C5/04 ,  B05B1/08 ,  A01G25/00 ,  A01G25/16 ,  G05B19/042

CPC classification number: A01G25/16 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/2625 ,  Y02A40/238

Abstract: A system for managing irrigation equipment comprises a first irrigation system for applying water in a first irrigated area, a second irrigation system for applying water in a second irrigated area, a control system for controlling the irrigation systems, and a user interface for enabling a user to configure the control system. The user interface presents a map view of a geographic area including the irrigated areas and includes a first graphical element corresponding to the first irrigation system and a second graphical element corresponding to the second irrigation system. The user interface further presents a first interactive control panel for controlling the first irrigation system concurrently with the map view when the user selects the first graphical element, and presents a second interactive control panel for controlling the second irrigation system concurrently with the map view when the user selects the second graphical element.

Abstract translation: 用于管理灌溉设备的系统包括：用于在第一灌溉区域中施加水的第一灌溉系统，用于在第二灌溉区域中施用水的第二灌溉系统，用于控制灌溉系统的控制系统以及用于使用户能够使用的用户界面 配置控制系统。 用户界面呈现包括灌溉区域的地理区域的地图视图，并且包括对应于第一灌溉系统的第一图形元素和对应于第二灌溉系统的第二图形元素。 用户接口还提供第一交互式控制面板，用于当用户选择第一图形元素时与地图视图同时地控制第一灌溉系统，并且当第二交互式控制面板与地图视图同时地控制第二灌溉系统时，呈现第二交互式控制面板 用户选择第二个图形元素。

公开(公告)号：US20150081106A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14012757

申请日：2013-09-18

Applicant: Trane International Inc.

Inventor： Arun Kumar Buduri

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G05B15/02 ,  F17D3/00 ,  A01G25/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/10 ,  A01G25/167 ,  F17D3/00 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  H04L12/282 ,  Y02A40/238 ,  Y10T137/8376

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system has an irrigation subsystem. An HVAC system controller has a processor configured to control an irrigation control system. A method includes providing an HVAC system controller and operating the HVAC system controller to at least one of receive, transmit, and display at least one of an irrigation subsystem control parameter and an irrigation subsystem monitoring parameter.

Abstract translation: 加热，通风和/或空调（HVAC）系统具有灌溉子系统。 HVAC系统控制器具有配置成控制灌溉控制系统的处理器。 一种方法包括提供HVAC系统控制器并且将HVAC系统控制器操作为接收，发送和显示灌溉子系统控制参数和灌溉子系统监控参数中的至少一个中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20150032272A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US13949076

申请日：2013-07-23

Applicant: Lindsay Corporation

Inventor： Ward V. Neesen ,  Reece R. Andrews ,  Brant Burkey

IPC: A01G25/16

CPC classification number: A01G25/165 ,  A01G25/16 ,  A01G25/162 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  Y02A40/237 ,  Y02A40/238

Abstract: A control system for a low-volume irrigation system includes a plurality of valve controllers for opening and closing valves; an irrigation system controller for controlling the valve controllers in accordance with an irrigation plan; and a graphical user interface for allowing a user to interact with the irrigation controller and to create the irrigation plan. The graphical user interface displays an irrigation zone list, an irrigation set list, and an irrigation plan field. The user interface has drag and drop functionality that permits an irrigation zone listing from the irrigation zone list to be dragged and dropped into any of the irrigation set listings in the irrigation set list and that permits an irrigation zone listing or an irrigation set listing to be dragged and dropped into the irrigation plan to create irrigation steps within the irrigation plan.

Abstract translation: 用于小体积灌溉系统的控制系统包括用于打开和关闭阀的多个阀控制器; 一种用于根据灌溉计划控制阀门控制器的灌溉系统控制器; 以及用于允许用户与灌溉控制器交互并创建灌溉计划的图形用户界面。 图形用户界面显示灌溉区列表，灌溉设置列表和灌溉计划字段。 用户界面具有拖放功能，允许将从灌溉区列表中排出的灌溉区域拖放到灌溉设置列表中的任何灌溉设置列表中，并且允许灌溉区域列表或灌溉组列表为 拖入灌溉计划，在灌溉计划中创造灌溉步骤。

公开(公告)号：US20140129039A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US14073619

申请日：2013-11-06

Applicant: Rain Bird Corporation

Inventor： Ingrid Olive-Chahinian ,  Myriam Vialleton ,  Guillaume Barbe

IPC: A01G25/16

CPC classification number: A01G25/16 ,  G05B2219/2625 ,  Y02A40/238

Abstract: Some embodiments provide irrigation systems comprising: a central irrigation controller; a radio module; a control module; and a radio adaptor in communication with the control module; where the control module comprises: a processor, a first communication interface, and one or more valve drivers, where the control module is configured to implement irrigation commands in implementing at least a portion of irrigation programming such that the one or more valve drivers are each configured to control a different irrigation valve in accordance with the irrigation programming; and the radio adapter comprises: a second communication interface communicationally coupled with the first communication interface, and a wireless radio frequency transceiver configured to provide wireless communication with the radio module where the radio adapter is configured to relay information between the radio module and the control module.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例提供灌溉系统，包括：中央灌溉控制器; 无线电模块; 一个控制模块; 以及与所述控制模块通信的无线电适配器; 其中所述控制模块包括：处理器，第一通信接口和一个或多个阀驱动器，其中所述控制模块被配置为实施灌溉命令以实施至少一部分冲洗编程，使得所述一个或多个阀驱动器各自 配置为根据灌溉程序控制不同的灌溉阀; 所述无线电适配器包括：通信地与所述第一通信接口耦合的第二通信接口;以及无线射频收发器，被配置为提供无线电模块的无线通信，其中所述无线电适配器被配置为中继所述无线电模块与所述控制模块之间的信息 。

公开(公告)号：US08260465B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US12505401

申请日：2009-07-17

Applicant: Timothy J. Crist

Inventor： Timothy J. Crist

IPC: G05D7/00 ,  G05D11/00 ,  H03C5/00 ,  H04L27/02 ,  H03K7/02 ,  H03K9/02

CPC classification number: A01G25/16 ,  Y02A40/238

Abstract: An irrigation control device having a modulator that modulates data onto an alternating power signal by distorting amplitude of a first leading portion of selected cycles of the alternating power signal, and permit effectively a full amplitude of the alternating power signal on a following portion of the selected cycles, wherein the first leading portion and the following portion are either both on a high side of a cycle or both on a low side of a cycle of the alternating power signal. The irrigation control device further includes an interface configured to couple the modulator to a multi-wire interface coupled to a plurality of irrigation devices to permit the alternating power signal to be applied to the multi-wire interface.

Abstract translation: 一种具有调制器的灌溉控制装置，其通过使交流功率信号的选定周期的第一引导部分的振幅失真来调制数据到交流功率信号，并且有效地在所选择的后续部分上的交变功率信号的全幅度 循环，其中第一引导部分和后续部分既在一个周期的高侧，也可以在交流功率信号的一个周期的低侧两者。 灌溉控制装置还包括被配置为将调制器耦合到耦合到多个冲洗装置的多线接口以允许将交流功率信号施加到多线接口的接口。

公开(公告)号：US08234014B1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-31

申请号：US12590055

申请日：2009-11-02

Applicant: Edwin C. Ingle

Inventor： Edwin C. Ingle

IPC: G05D11/00 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: A01G25/165 ,  Y02A40/238 ,  Y10S715/961

Abstract: An irrigation control system with a programmable controller having a high speed central processor and a touch screen monitor for independent and simultaneous operation of multiple watering stations and schedules. The touch screen monitor allows for quick entry of changes to irrigation schedules that can be made while the system is in use, thus preventing service interruption. The irrigation control system will accommodate multiple watering stations with precise accuracy and allows for independent start times for each station. Multiple output terminals permit connection to various watering stations as a pre-programmed, removable thumb drive containing the operating system and application software is connected through a USB port to a high speed central processor. The irrigation method describes using the controller for optimum plant growth and health.

Abstract translation: 具有可编程控制器的灌溉控制系统，具有高速中央处理器和用于独立且同时操作多个浇水站和时间表的触摸屏监视器。 触摸屏监视器允许在系统使用时可以快速输入对灌溉计划的更改，从而防止服务中断。 灌溉控制系统可以精确地容纳多个浇水站，并允许每个站的独立启动时间。 多个输出端子允许连接到各种浇水站，作为包含操作系统的预编程的可拆卸拇指驱动器，并且应用软件通过USB端口连接到高速中央处理器。 灌溉方法描述了使用控制器最佳植物生长和健康。

公开(公告)号：US20110288690A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-24

申请号：US13192420

申请日：2011-07-27

Applicant: Mark M. Ensworth ,  Barbara E. Booth ,  Dean C. Thornton ,  David G. Fern ,  Randall A. Hern ,  Rajiv Dabir ,  Malcolm N. Napier

Inventor： Mark M. Ensworth ,  Barbara E. Booth ,  Dean C. Thornton ,  David G. Fern ,  Randall A. Hern ,  Rajiv Dabir ,  Malcolm N. Napier

IPC: G05D7/06

CPC classification number: A01G25/16 ,  G05B19/18 ,  G05B2219/2625 ,  H04W88/00 ,  Y02A40/238 ,  Y10T137/1866 ,  Y10T137/189

Abstract: Several embodiments provide wireless extensions to an irrigation controller system and related methods of use, as well as other improvements to irrigation control equipment. In one implementation, an irrigation control system includes a transmitter unit including a controller and having a connector to be coupled to an irrigation controller having station actuation output connectors. The controller is configured to receive an indication that the irrigation controller has activated an irrigation station, and is also configured to cause the transmitter unit to transmit a wireless activation signal responsive to the indication. A receiver unit is coupled to an actuator coupled to an actuatable device, such as an irrigation valve, the actuator configured to actuate the irrigation valve to control the flow of water therethrough. The receiver unit receives the wireless activation signal and in response, causes the actuator to actuate the actuatable device.

Abstract translation: 几个实施例提供了对灌溉控制器系统和相关使用方法的无线扩展以及对灌溉控制设备的其它改进。 在一个实施方式中，灌溉控制系统包括发射器单元，该发射器单元包括控制器并且具有要连接到具有站致动输出连接器的冲洗控制器的连接器。 控制器被配置为接收灌溉控制器已经激活灌溉站的指示，并且还被配置为使发射机单元响应于该指示发送无线激活信号。 接收器单元联接到联接到诸如冲洗阀的可致动装置的致动器，致动器被配置为致动冲洗阀以控制水流通过其中。 接收器单元接收无线激活信号，并且作为响应，使致动器致动可致动装置。

公开(公告)号：US20100147389A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12637607

申请日：2009-12-14

Applicant: Rod N. Blanchard

Inventor： Rod N. Blanchard

IPC: F16K17/36

CPC classification number: A01G25/167 ,  Y02A40/238 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/189

Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of an apparatus, system, and method for controlling the irrigation of an area. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes at least one sensor module that is configured to detect the soil moisture content of soil in an irrigation area. The sensor module is further configured to determine a rate of change of the soil moisture content based on the detected soil moisture content. A rate at which the sensor module detects the soil moisture content of the soil is based on the determined rate of change of the soil moisture content. The apparatus also includes a central control module that is configured to execute an irrigation event for an irrigation area if the detected soil moisture content reaches a moisture content lower threshold. The central control module also is configured to terminate the irrigation event for the irrigation area if the detected soil moisture content reaches a moisture content upper threshold.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于控制区域的灌溉的装置，系统和方法的各种实施例。 在一个实施例中，一种装置包括至少一个传感器模块，其被配置为检测灌溉区域中土壤的土壤含水量。 传感器模块还被配置为基于检测到的土壤水分含量来确定土壤含水量的变化率。 传感器模块检测土壤含水量的速率是根据确定的土壤含水量变化率。 该装置还包括中央控制模块，其被配置为如果检测到的土壤水分含量达到含水量较低阈值，则执行灌溉区域的灌溉事件。 如果检测到的土壤含水量达到含水量上限阈值，则中央控制模块还被配置为终止灌溉区域的灌溉事件。

公开(公告)号：US20090281672A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：US12364894

申请日：2009-02-03

Applicant: Reza Pourzia

Inventor： Reza Pourzia

IPC: G05D7/06

CPC classification number: A01G25/167 ,  Y02A40/238

Abstract: Irrigation control systems are described. In a number of embodiments, the irrigation control systems include a wireless irrigation controller that activates valves within an irrigation system and can wirelessly communicate with an access point. In several embodiments, the irrigation control system includes an ASP server that obtains weather information and can query irrigation controllers for information. In many embodiments, the ASP server aggregates information regionally and can provide water authorities with information concerning water usage and water savings. In further embodiments, the ASP server can provide access to authorized third parties, such as landscape contractors, enabling the third parties to remotely adjust the baseline watering schedule. In several embodiments, the ASP server uses information collected from an irrigation control system to provide one or more users associated with the irrigation control system with relevant information and/or marketing materials.

Abstract translation: 描述了灌溉控制系统。 在多个实施例中，灌溉控制系统包括无线灌溉控制器，其激活灌溉系统内的阀并且能够与接入点无线通信。 在几个实施例中，灌溉控制系统包括获得天气信息并可以查询灌溉控制器以获取信息的ASP服务器。 在许多实施例中，ASP服务器在区域上聚合信息，并且可以向水管理部门提供关于使用水和节水的信息。 在另外的实施例中，ASP服务器可以提供对授权的第三方（例如景观承包商）的访问，使得第三方能够远程调整基线浇水计划。 在多个实施例中，ASP服务器使用从灌溉控制系统收集的信息来向与灌溉控制系统相关联的一个或多个用户提供相关信息和/或营销材料。