Dynamically programmed water timer
US9829871B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2625
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Programmable controller technology, in which data is received that identifies a particular type of irrigation system component that is to be controlled by a programmable controller. Based on receiving the data identifying the particular type of irrigation system component, configuration information is accessed for the particular type of irrigation system component. Based on the configuration information, a configuration is determined for one or more interface ports of the programmable controller. The one or more interface ports of the programmable controller are configured according to the determined configuration. A connection between the particular type of irrigation system component and the programmable controller that satisfies the determined configuration is detected. Based on detecting the connection between the particular type of irrigation system component and the programmable controller that satisfies the determined configuration, the particular type of irrigation system component is controlled through the one or more interface ports.
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