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公开(公告)号：US08504210B2
公开(公告)日：2013-08-06
申请号：US13475863
申请日：2012-05-18
Applicant: Mark M. Ensworth , Barbara E. Booth , Dean C. Thornton , David G. Fern , Randall A. Hern , Malcolm N. Napier
Inventor： Mark M. Ensworth , Barbara E. Booth , Dean C. Thornton , David G. Fern , Randall A. Hern , Malcolm N. Napier
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.
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公开(公告)号：US20130190934A1
公开(公告)日：2013-07-25
申请号：US13764312
申请日：2013-02-11
Applicant: DIG Corporation
Inventor： Erik Holindrake , Mike O'Brien , David Levy , Craig E. Beal
IPC: A01G25/16
CPC classification number: A01G25/162 , A01G25/16 , H02J7/35 , Y02A40/238 , Y02P60/122 , Y10T137/86389 , Y10T307/625 , Y10T307/858
Abstract: The invention comprises devices and methods for providing operational power to a solar-powered irrigation control system. In one aspect, a method includes producing electrical energy from light, storing the electrical energy in a capacitive module, and operating an irrigation controller using the stored electrical energy independent of another power source. In another aspect, a device includes a control system comprising a computer having a programmed irrigation schedule which operates at least one irrigation device, a photovoltaic power module, and a capacitive module connected to said photovoltaic power module to store the electrical energy provided by the photovoltaic power module, where the capacitive module provides power for the control system to operate the at least one irrigation device independent of another power source.
Abstract translation: 本发明包括用于向太阳能灌溉控制系统提供操作功率的装置和方法。 一方面，一种方法包括从光产生电能，将电能存储在电容性模块中，以及使用所存储的电能独立于另一电源来操作冲洗控制器。 在另一方面，一种设备包括控制系统，其包括具有编程灌溉计划的计算机，该计划操作至少一个冲洗装置，光伏功率模块和连接到所述光伏功率模块的电容模块，以存储由光伏提供的电能 功率模块，其中电容性模块为控制系统提供功率，以独立于另一个电源来操作至少一个冲洗装置。
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公开(公告)号：US08433448B2
公开(公告)日：2013-04-30
申请号：US11421054
申请日：2006-05-30
Applicant: Ryan L. Walker , David E. Columbo , Whitney M. Kew
Inventor： Ryan L. Walker , David E. Columbo , Whitney M. Kew
CPC classification number: A01G25/16 , Y02A40/238 , Y10T137/1866
Abstract: Various embodiments are described in which different irrigation controllers in an irrigation control system have machine code having a same code base. In one implementation, a first irrigation control unit comprises a processor and a medium storing a first set of machine code to be executed by the processor. The first set is based on a portion of source code on which a second set of machine code stored in a second irrigation control unit is based, and the first and second sets not identical to each other. The first and second irrigation control units are in a predefined hierarchical control relationship. In one variation, the first and second control units have at least related operating systems. In another variation, a central controller includes machine code developed from at least a portion of the same source code as machine code in a remote controller for simulation or execution purposes.
Abstract translation: 描述了各种实施例，其中灌溉控制系统中的不同灌溉控制器具有具有相同代码库的机器代码。 在一个实现中，第一灌溉控制单元包括处理器和存储要由处理器执行的第一组机器代码的介质。 第一组基于存储在第二灌溉控制单元中的第二组机器码所基于的源代码的一部分，并且第一和第二组彼此不相同。 第一和第二灌溉控制单元处于预定义的分级控制关系。 在一个变型中，第一和第二控制单元具有至少相关的操作系统。 在另一个实施例中，中央控制器包括从用于模拟或执行目的的远程控制器中的与机器代码相同的源代码的至少一部分开发的机器代码。
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公开(公告)号：US08224493B2
公开(公告)日：2012-07-17
申请号：US11421058
申请日：2006-05-30
Applicant: Ryan L. Walker , David E. Columbo , Whitney M. Kew
Inventor： Ryan L. Walker , David E. Columbo , Whitney M. Kew
CPC classification number: A01G25/16 , Y02A40/238
Abstract: Various embodiments are described in which different irrigation controllers in an irrigation control system have machine code having a same code base. In one implementation, a first irrigation control unit comprises a processor and a medium storing a first set of machine code to be executed by the processor. The first set is based on a portion of source code on which a second set of machine code stored in a second irrigation control unit is based, and the first and second sets not identical to each other. The first and second irrigation control units are in a predefined hierarchical control relationship. In one variation, the first and second control units have at least related operating systems. In another variation, a central controller includes machine code developed from at least a portion of the same source code as machine code in a remote controller for simulation or execution purposes.
Abstract translation: 描述了各种实施例，其中灌溉控制系统中的不同灌溉控制器具有具有相同代码库的机器代码。 在一个实现中，第一灌溉控制单元包括处理器和存储要由处理器执行的第一组机器代码的介质。 第一组基于存储在第二灌溉控制单元中的第二组机器码所基于的源代码的一部分，并且第一和第二组彼此不相同。 第一和第二灌溉控制单元处于预定义的分级控制关系。 在一个变型中，第一和第二控制单元具有至少相关的操作系统。 在另一个实施例中，中央控制器包括从用于模拟或执行目的的远程控制器中的与机器代码相同的源代码的至少一部分开发的机器代码。
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公开(公告)号：US08185248B2
公开(公告)日：2012-05-22
申请号：US12464818
申请日：2009-05-12
Applicant: Mark M. Ensworth , Barbara E. Booth , Dean C. Thornton , David G. Fern , Randall A. Hern , Malcolm N. Napier
Inventor： Mark M. Ensworth , Barbara E. Booth , Dean C. Thornton , David G. Fern , Randall A. Hern , Malcolm N. Napier
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。
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公开(公告)号：US08108078B2
公开(公告)日：2012-01-31
申请号：US12886471
申请日：2010-09-20
Applicant: Michael A. Lorenz
Inventor： Michael A. Lorenz
IPC: G06F19/00
CPC classification number: G05D7/0676 , A01G25/16 , Y02A40/238 , Y10T29/494
Abstract: An integrated actuator coil and decoder module for use in decoder-based irrigation control systems, and related methods of manufacture and installation, are provided herein. In one implementation, an irrigation control device comprises a body, decoder circuitry located within the body, a coil located within the body and coupled to the decoder circuitry, the coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of a device controlling irrigation equipment in response to signaling from the decoder circuitry. Also included is an electrical connection coupled to the decoder circuitry and adapted to couple to a control wire path of a decoder-based irrigation control system. The decoder circuitry and the coil are integrated into a single device.
Abstract translation: 本文提供了一种用于基于解码器的灌溉控制系统的集成致动器线圈和解码器模块以及相关的制造和安装方法。 在一个实施方案中，灌溉控制装置包括主体，位于主体内的解码器电路，位于主体内并耦合到解码器电路的线圈，线圈适于开发足以引起控制灌溉设备的装置的驱动的电磁通量 响应于来自解码器电路的信令。 还包括耦合到解码器电路并适于耦合到基于解码器的灌溉控制系统的控制线路径的电连接。 解码器电路和线圈集成到单个设备中。
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公开(公告)号：US07826931B2
公开(公告)日：2010-11-02
申请号：US11228413
申请日：2005-09-15
Applicant: Michael A. Lorenz
Inventor： Michael A. Lorenz
IPC: G06F19/00
CPC classification number: G05D7/0676 , A01G25/16 , Y02A40/238 , Y10T29/494
Abstract: An integrated actuator coil and decoder module for use in decoder-based irrigation control systems, and related methods of manufacture and installation, are provided herein. In one implementation, an irrigation control device comprises a body, decoder circuitry located within the body, a coil located within the body and coupled to the decoder circuitry, the coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of a device controlling irrigation equipment in response to signaling from the decoder circuitry. Also included is an electrical connection coupled to the decoder circuitry and adapted to couple to a control wire path of a decoder-based irrigation control system. The decoder circuitry and the coil are integrated into a single device.
Abstract translation: 本文提供了一种用于基于解码器的灌溉控制系统的集成致动器线圈和解码器模块以及相关的制造和安装方法。 在一个实施方案中，灌溉控制装置包括主体，位于主体内的解码器电路，位于主体内并耦合到解码器电路的线圈，线圈适于开发足以引起控制灌溉设备的装置的驱动的电磁通量 响应于来自解码器电路的信令。 还包括耦合到解码器电路并适于耦合到基于解码器的灌溉控制系统的控制线路径的电连接。 解码器电路和线圈集成到单个设备中。
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公开(公告)号：US20090326723A1
公开(公告)日：2009-12-31
申请号：US12432632
申请日：2009-04-29
Applicant: Steven Edward Moore , Travis L. Barney , Charles Ashurst
Inventor： Steven Edward Moore , Travis L. Barney , Charles Ashurst
CPC classification number: A01G25/16 , Y02A40/238
Abstract: 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 broadcast service. The weather data may then be transmitted by the paging broadcast service to controller interfaces associated with irrigation systems throughout the region. The controller interfaces may adjust irrigation controllers associated with the irrigation systems based on the weather data such that the proper amount of water is applied. This allows the water to be used more efficiently and the health of the landscape to be improved.
Abstract translation: 基于天气数据的灌溉控制系统和灌溉控制方法。 天气数据如风，温度，太阳辐射，湿度和降雨量可以在一个或多个气象站收集一个地区。 天气数据可以在计算机上编译并传送到寻呼广播服务。 天气数据然后可以由寻呼广播服务发送到与整个区域的灌溉系统相关联的控制器接口。 控制器接口可以基于天气数据调整与灌溉系统相关联的灌溉控制器，使得施加适量的水。 这样可以更有效地利用水，改善景观的健康。
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公开(公告)号：US20090277506A1
公开(公告)日：2009-11-12
申请号：US12463306
申请日：2009-05-08
Applicant: Stuart Francis Bradbury , Michael George Ricketts
Inventor： Stuart Francis Bradbury , Michael George Ricketts
IPC: F16K31/00
CPC classification number: A01G25/16 , Y02A40/238 , Y10T137/0318 , Y10T137/1866 , Y10T137/402 , Y10T137/86397
Abstract: An irrigation system includes a control arrangement which receives field information relating to an area to be irrigated and source information relating to one or more water sources which supply water to the irrigation system. The control arrangement optimizes an irrigation plan based on the field information and source information and then controls one or more irrigators in accordance with the plan. The control arrangement may pulse valves positioned on the irrigator on and off in order to control the amount of water applied to the land by individual outlets on the irrigator. Latching valves may be used.
Abstract translation: 灌溉系统包括控制装置，其接收与要灌溉的区域相关的田间信息和与向灌溉系统供水的一个或多个水源相关的源信息。 控制装置根据现场信息和源信息优化灌溉计划，然后根据计划控制一个或多个灌溉者。 控制装置可以将位于冲洗器上的阀脉冲打开和关闭，以便通过冲洗器上的各个出口控制施加到陆地的水量。 可以使用闭锁阀。
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公开(公告)号：US20090076659A1
公开(公告)日：2009-03-19
申请号：US12212516
申请日：2008-09-17
Applicant: Mark M. Ensworth , Barbara E. Booth , Dean C. Thornton , Randall A. Hern , Malcolm N. Napier
Inventor： Mark M. Ensworth , Barbara E. Booth , Dean C. Thornton , Randall A. Hern , 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。
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