System and method for transmitting data within an irrigation system
US11452268B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/40
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a fiber-optic communication system that allows high-bandwidth communications between components of an irrigation machine. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the present invention teaches a system and method for providing a two-way communications link between a pivot controller panel and distributed irrigation machine components. According to further preferred embodiments, the two-way communications link of the present invention may also convert optical signals to electrical signals and route those signals to the appropriate connected devices.
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