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| 8073553 | Method for configuring a roller shutter automatic control device and roller shutter automatic control device The method allows the configuration of a blind control device being capable of sending at least one automatic control command at a time changing in the course of a year in a periodic manner, the period being equal to the calendar year. It is wherein it comprises a f... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7962227 | Compact batch viewing techniques for use in batch processes A data collection and viewing application provides a user interface that allows a user to quickly and easily examine a particular batch process or a batch run, to compare separate batch runs and/or to determine whether the particular batch run deviates from a norm, ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7398139 | Remote programming and diagnostic of decoder irrigation system A plurality of receptacles in an irrigation controller removably receive a plurality of modules. At least one station module is configured for insertion into a first one of the receptacles and is connectable to a corresponding solenoid actuated valve through a dedic... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7337042 | Method and system for controlling irrigation using computed evapotranspiration values A system for providing irrigation control is provided. The system includes a number of non-local data sources for providing data, a processor and an irrigation system. The processor is configured to receive data from one or more of the non-local data sources and cal... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7317972 | Management of peak water use The present invention provides systems and methods in which an irrigation management system reduces high peak water use values by utilizing a microprocessor (220) disposed in an irrigation controller (100) to receive peak water use information from a w... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7315788 | Computer program for continuously monitoring a fluid storage system using synchronized sensors A computer readable medium with a plurality of computer instructions for causing the processor to monitor and regulate a fluid storage system is disclosed. Computer instructions are used for instructing the processor to synchronously collect data using a detection a... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311247 | Electronic lockout/tagout systems A system for electronically controlling physical operation of dangerous equipment is provided. The system reads data from an electronic key and controls the flow of electricity, air, water and/or hydraulic fluid, for example, to a piece of dangerous equipment. The s... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7310654 | Method and system for providing image incremental and disaster recovery A method for backing up data in a computer system from at least one primary data source to a secondary data source is provided. The method includes performing a full image backup on a plurality of data blocks stored by the primary data source(s). An incremental back... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7296107 | System and method for detection of an accessory device connection status Embodiments of this invention provide for a portable computer that determines whether an accessory device is actively connected to it. In one embodiment, the portable computer may include a signal line accessible through an output of the portable computing device. T... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7296232 | Calendar control for selection of time periods to filter data The invention is directed to filtering data in a database with a calendar user interface. The invention returns data associated with time periods selected by the user. In particular, the calendar user interface provides options to the user to individually select a r... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7274972 | Programmable controller with saving changes indication A programmable controller such as an HVAC controller that provides a confirmation message to a user indicating that a parameter that has been modified by the user has been or will be saved. Such a confirmation message may help assure a user that their program modifi... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7269829 | Method and system for remote update of microprocessor code for irrigation controllers A remote download of microprocessor code for an irrigation controller is provided. A microprocessor, on an irrigation controller, is executing program code (in volatile memory) and receives a remote download of updated program code, which it stores into non-volatile... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7266428 | Irrigation controller water management with temperature budgeting The present invention provides methods for water conservation with AC, DC, or ambient light powered irrigation controllers without the use of complex ET (evapotranspiration) data or ET related service fees. Programming may consist of the operator entering a prelimin... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261245 | Adaptive irrigation of vegetation Adaptive irrigation of vegetation is achieved with a probe implanted into the soil for detecting rootage wetness needs by measuring soil impedance with contacts distributed along the probe. When a dryness threshold indicating rootage needs is met at a depth ZBE... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7248945 | Remote programming and diagnostic of decoder irrigation system A plurality of receptacles in an irrigation controller removably receive a plurality of modules. At least one station module is configured for insertion into a first one of the receptacles and is connectable to a corresponding solenoid actuated valve through a dedic... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7245991 | Distributed architecture irrigation controller A processor is connected by a bus to a plurality of station modules, each station module being connected to a corresponding valve and having a micro-controller. The processor executes a stored watering program and controls the station modules in accordance with the ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243005 | Modular irrigation controller A modular expandable irrigation controller has rotary, slide, lever, bayonet, screw, cam, hard, over-center, fork or push-pull locks for positively securing station modules in receptacles, individually or simultaneously. ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7229026 | System and method for use in controlling irrigation and compensating for rain The present embodiments provide methods and system for use in irrigating and controlling irrigation. In some embodiments, a method pauses irrigation at a field station when an amount of rain detected exceeds a first threshold, detects an indication of an amount of r... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7231262 | Apparatus for monitoring and controlling use of equipment Apparatus is provided for controlling and limiting the amount of time that a television, computer game, or other electrical appliance can be utilized. The apparatus is inserted in the electrical cord leading to the electrical appliance and is programmable to limit t... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7225972 | Setting apparatus for remote monitoring and control system A setting apparatus for a remote monitoring and control system, which is capable of setting relational data and addresses simultaneously, and is not easily lost. Included is a fixed part that is fixed to an installation surface, and a portable part detachably attach... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225057 | Virtual dial irrigation controller The present invention includes an irrigation controller utilizing a “virtual” dial. In particular, the present invention contemplates an electronic programming and controlling interface that is controlled according to actuation of a simple on/off switch (i.e., a... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216020 | Method and system for controlling an irrigation scheduling engine using computed evapotranspiration values A system for providing irrigation control is provided. The system includes a number of non-local data sources for providing data, a processor and an irrigation system. The processor is configured to receive data from one or more of the non-local data sources and cal... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201310 | Setting apparatus for remote monitoring and controlling system A setting apparatus for a remote monitoring and controlling system allows a decrease in the size of a portable unit. The setting apparatus includes a stationary unit fixed to an installation surface and a portable unit detachably attached to the stationary unit. A b... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7203576 | Moisture sensor timer A timer that facilitates a user's scheduling and controlling of the operation of an irrigation system for irrigating a property, the timer including a base unit electrically connected to the valve, and a handheld unit including a power source, a CPU, a valve control... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7188779 | Zone climate control A zone climate control system and method of its operation. A zone can be a single room. A method for determining which zones' vents are to be closed, and which are to be opened, in performing heating or cooling, circulation to heat or cool a zone by mixing its air w... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182272 | System and method for facilitating control of irrigation systems A system for providing reliable communications between components of an irrigation system is provided. The system includes a central control, a number of communication systems each representing a transmission channel, an irrigation controller having a receiver that ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7181319 | Hybrid modular/decoder irrigation controller A plurality of receptacles in an irrigation controller removably receive a plurality of modules. At least one station module is configured for insertion into a first one of the receptacles and is connectable to a corresponding solenoid actuated valve through a dedic... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7146509 | Method and device for protecting integrated circuits against piracy Before a predetermined processing sequence, the integrated circuit detects the state of at least one timer. The circuit controls the activation of the timer if it is not activated, and disables itself if the timer is activated. ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7130814 | Method and apparatus to automate consumer replenishment shopping by periodicity According to the present invention, a method to automate the replenishment of one or more items on a shopping list. The method comprising the steps of storing data representing an inventory of items for sale at the e-commerce site; storing one or more shopping lists... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7114554 | Controller interface with multiple day programming A controller equipped with a user interface having multiple-day programming capabilities, including methods of programming such devices, are disclosed. The user interface may include one or more menus or screens that can be used to program a schedule for one or more... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7110832 | Energy management system for an appliance An energy management system for an appliance comprising an interface to receive a schedule having an off-peak time segment and an on-peak time segment; a control to determine an operation to be performed by the appliance; a mode selecting device to select between an... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7096094 | Automatic irrigation frequency adjustment for deep watering The present invention provides systems and methods in which a microprocessor (220) is programmed to calculate an accumulated watering need for an irrigation zone of station (400)and control irrigation to the zone or station (400) using an automa... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7092778 | Fabrication management systems and methods Systems and methods for semiconductor fabrication management. A processing unit receives an engineering change request (ECR) comprising information regarding new engineering for a wafer lot, generates an ECR reminder comprising information regarding the ECR request,... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7081827 | Power over Ethernet-prioritized active splitter A POE (power over Ethernet)-prioritized active splitter is disclosed for a prioritized network having different priorities such as a network security system that uses an intelligent POE power supply with a prioritized back-up response, allowing a lower cost UPS (uni... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7069115 | Hybrid modular/decoder irrigation controller A plurality of receptacles in an irrigation controller removably receive a plurality of modules. At least one station module is configured for insertion into a first one of the receptacles and is connectable to a corresponding solenoid actuated valve through a dedic... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7058478 | Irrigation controller water management with temperature budgeting The present invention provides methods for water conservation with irrigation controllers based upon the ambient temperature and extraterrestrial radiation of a particular geographical area. It receives a preliminary irrigation schedule from the operator and compute... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7046682 | Network-enabled, extensible metering system To allow meter data users to have access to needed information and at the same time address the rapidly shifting requirements of the deregulated marketplace, a new business model, apparatus and system are provided. A common metering device measures raw data and a sy... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7039472 | Schedule execution managing apparatus and method A schedule execution managing apparatus comprises a planned start time setting unit setting the planned start time of a schedule in correspondence with a predetermined base time and an offset from the base time, a planned start time storing unit storing the set plan... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7010360 | Automatic conversion of dates and times for messaging A system and method are disclosed for automatically converting dates and times in electronic text messages to the local dates and times of the message recipients. For example, when a text message is sent to an intended recipient, a messaging server can recognize dat... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7010361 | Clock radio with computer-based remote control facilitator A clock radio includes a clock a user interface that is dynamically configurable from a remote computer. Once configured, the user interface allows a user to select radio programs that are accessible by the remote computer. When a user selects a radio program via th... | 03/07/2006 |
