Sprinkler control method for coordination across multiple flow controllers
US10932423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G25/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods and systems for improving performance of sprinkler control systems using aggregations of flow controllers. As an example, to facilitate control of multiple controllers, a system may generate a virtual flow controller by aggregating the two or more flow controllers. A schedule for the virtual controller is set or received and then translated into schedules for the aggregated controllers. In another example, schedules may be set for individual watering zones, which are then translated into watering schedules for flow controllers corresponding to the zones. The system then transmits these schedules to a respective flow controller, which then carries out an irrigation routine according to the schedule.
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