REMOTELY CONTROLLING ASPECTS OF POOLS AND SPAS
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1. A method of remotely controlling at least one aspect of a first pool or spa, comprising:
- a. establishing communication with the Internet by at least one computerized server remote from the first pool or spa;
b. using the remote server, tracking a dynamic Internet protocol (IP) address of a networking device communicating with a controller of the first pool or spa;
c. causing control instructions to be communicated from the remote server to the networking device so as to control the at least one aspect of the first pool or spa; and
d. using the remote server, receiving information about the first pool or spa communicated by the networking device.
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Abstract
Systems and methods of (remotely) controlling aspects of pools and spas and of modifying water contained therein are detailed. Internet-enabled access to pool and spa controllers may happen without any need for users to create firewall ports or utilize static internet protocol addresses. Certain networking devices may be configured using a USB connection or SD card, avoiding any requirement for an Ethernet cable or supplying separate power to the devices during configuration. Time-varying data may be obtained in respect of one or more installations and analyzed for various information.
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1. A method of remotely controlling at least one aspect of a first pool or spa, comprising:
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a. establishing communication with the Internet by at least one computerized server remote from the first pool or spa; b. using the remote server, tracking a dynamic Internet protocol (IP) address of a networking device communicating with a controller of the first pool or spa; c. causing control instructions to be communicated from the remote server to the networking device so as to control the at least one aspect of the first pool or spa; and d. using the remote server, receiving information about the first pool or spa communicated by the networking device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of remotely controlling at least one aspect of a pool or spa, comprising:
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a. without using an Ethernet cable, configuring a networking device for wirelessly communicating with a router of an installation also including a pool or spa and a controller therefor; b. effecting Internet-based communication between the router and a remote server capable of identifying the networking device; and c. effecting transmission of control instructions from the remote server to the controller via the router and networking device so as to control at least one aspect of the pool or spa. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. A method of remotely controlling at least one aspect of a pool or spa, comprising:
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a. establishing communication with the Internet by at least one computerized server remote from the pool or spa; b. causing control instructions to be communicated from the remote server via the Internet to a routerless system comprising a modem communicating with a controller so as to control the at least one aspect of the pool or spa; and d. using the remote server, receiving information about the pool or spa communicated via the modem. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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