Apparatus and method for discovery and control of internet-of-things components for indoor agriculture and controlled environment systems
US11337381B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/25
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Some embodiments of apparatuses and methods according to the present invention control the growth of plants in indoor systems. In some embodiments, an electronic device is provided that wirelessly discovers, couples to and controls one or more peripheral devices, the one or more peripheral devices including one or more of a light for illuminating a grow, a water pump for supplying water to the grow, a fan for circulating air to the grow, an air pump for oxygenating water for the grow, a heater for increasing a temperature ambient to the grow, and a chiller for decreasing a temperature ambient to the grow. The electronic device may also wireless couple to one or more sensors, including one or more of a temperature sensor, camera, light sensor, pH sensor, electrical conductivity sensor, and/or any other environmental, plant, biology, water, electrical, light, and/or power sensor.
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