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Irrigation smart controllers with programming and firmware updating

US9986696B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2014
Grant dateJun 5, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/2642
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure include systems and methods for downloading and installing software updates upon an irrigation control unit (ICU). Some of the disclosed embodiments include error checking and integrity verification procedures which help ensure that the new software is properly installed. In some embodiments the update is coordinated in conjunction with the ICU's regular contact with a control server.

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