Method and apparatus for remotely monitoring and controlling a pool or spa
First Claim
1. Apparatus for remotely monitoring and controlling water parameters in a bathing installation including a recirculating bathing water flow path, the apparatus comprising:
- at least one sensor for monitoring a bathing installation parameter, said sensor being in dynamic communication with the bathing installation;
an on-board electronic bathing installation control system operatively connected to a bathing installation water pump for circulating bathing water through the recirculating water flow path, said control system in electrical communication with said at least one sensor for receiving data signals indicative of the monitored water installation parameter, said control system configured to selectively generate control signals to one or more bathing installation control devices to affect a change in said bathing installation parameter;
a network interface circuit;
a remote data collection and storage server for remotely communicating with the network interface circuit;
a data communication link between said on board electronic bathing installation control system and said network interface circuit for carrying data signals and command signals;
said network interface circuit providing an Internet connection between the remote data collection and storage server and the control system.
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Abstract
A system for remotely monitoring and/or controlling a pool or spa. The remote control can utilize a microprocessor-based data acquisition and processing system, along with a network interface, to provide remote access to the pool or spa parameters, including but not limited to: temperature, pH, and ORP levels; and the status and control of pumps, heaters, ozone apparatus, and filters. The information is presentable via the Internet, a private or other networks, and can be accessed through known browsers or other convenient interfaces, allowing for operation across all computing platforms.
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39 Claims
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1. Apparatus for remotely monitoring and controlling water parameters in a bathing installation including a recirculating bathing water flow path, the apparatus comprising:
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at least one sensor for monitoring a bathing installation parameter, said sensor being in dynamic communication with the bathing installation;
an on-board electronic bathing installation control system operatively connected to a bathing installation water pump for circulating bathing water through the recirculating water flow path, said control system in electrical communication with said at least one sensor for receiving data signals indicative of the monitored water installation parameter, said control system configured to selectively generate control signals to one or more bathing installation control devices to affect a change in said bathing installation parameter;
a network interface circuit;
a remote data collection and storage server for remotely communicating with the network interface circuit;
a data communication link between said on board electronic bathing installation control system and said network interface circuit for carrying data signals and command signals;
said network interface circuit providing an Internet connection between the remote data collection and storage server and the control system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18)
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11. (canceled)
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22. A method for remotely monitoring and controlling water parameters for a bathing installation including a recirculating bathing water flow path, said method comprising:
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periodically collecting water data indicating the state of water parameters at a local on-board electronic control system;
providing a data communication link between the local control system and a remote server on a predetermined schedule or upon demand, including establishing an Internet connection between said control system and the remote server;
transmitting the water data from the local control system to the remote server for storage and processing at the remote server; and
accessing the remote server to access the water parameter data. - View Dependent Claims (23, 25, 26, 28, 29)
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24. (canceled)
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27. (canceled)
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34. Apparatus for monitoring spa parameters, including:
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at least one sensor for detecting the state of a selected spa parameter;
an electronic bathing installation control system operatively connected to a bathing installation water pump for circulating bathing water through a recirculating water flow path, said control system in electrical communication with said at least one sensor for receiving data signals indicative of the monitored spa parameter, said control system configured to selectively generate control signals to one or more bathing installation control devices to affect a change in said spa parameter;
means for communicating said state to a network server via an Internet connection, said means including a dedicated network interface circuit;
means for viewing said communicated state from said network server. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. (canceled)
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