METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
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1. A method of controlling an irrigation system, said method comprising:
- receiving, via a communication interface, a control signal from a utility; and
determining whether or not to base operation of the irrigation system at least in part on the control signal.
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Abstract
A method for controlling an irrigation system is described. The method includes receiving, via a communication interface, a control signal from a utility. The method also includes determining whether or not to base operation of the irrigation system at least in part on the control signal.
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19 Claims
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1. A method of controlling an irrigation system, said method comprising:
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receiving, via a communication interface, a control signal from a utility; and determining whether or not to base operation of the irrigation system at least in part on the control signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An irrigation controller for use in controlling an irrigation system, said irrigation controller comprising:
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a communication interface for receiving a signal from a utility company; and a processor coupled in communication with said communication interface and programmed to; receive, via the communication interface, a control signal from the utility; and determine whether or not to base operation of the irrigation system at least in part on the control signal. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A home automation system comprising:
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an irrigation system; and an irrigation controller coupled to control operation of the said irrigation system, said irrigation controller comprising; a communication interface for receiving a signal from a utility company; and a processor coupled in communication with said communication interface and programmed to; receive, via the communication interface, a control signal from the utility; and determine whether or not to base operation of said irrigation system at least in part on the control signal. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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