METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES TO EQUIPMENT OF SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A method of determining time-varying performance of a pump of a water-circulation system of a pool or spa, comprising:
- a. measuring water pressure values over time at a first location in the water-circulation system;
b. electronically transmitting the pressure values via wires or wirelessly to a location different than the first location; and
c. determining pump performance based on the pressure values.
7 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
Communications capabilities are supplied to components of pool water recirculation systems, even if the components lack electrical power or supply wires. Capabilities may be furnished by wireless RF devices that connect to existing fittings or ports of the components, for example. The devices are configured to obtain desired information relating to the components (or the water within them) and transmit the information remotely for processing or consideration.
-
Citations
25 Claims
-
1. A method of determining time-varying performance of a pump of a water-circulation system of a pool or spa, comprising:
-
a. measuring water pressure values over time at a first location in the water-circulation system; b. electronically transmitting the pressure values via wires or wirelessly to a location different than the first location; and c. determining pump performance based on the pressure values. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
-
-
4. A method of communicating information relating to a water-circulation system of a pool or spa, comprising:
-
a. connecting a wired or wireless electronic transmitter to the water-circulation system; b. causing the transmitter to transmit information to a device local to the water-circulation system; and c. causing the local device to convey the transmitted information to the Internet.
-
-
5. A device configured for (a) attachment to a drain port of a pump of a water-circulation system of a pool or spa and (b) wired or wireless electronic communication of information about at least one time-varying characteristic of the water-circulation system.
-
6. A method of obtaining time-varying information about a water-circulation system of a pool or spa, comprising:
-
a. locating a first attachment location of a first component of the system; and b. mechanically attaching a first electronic transmitting device to the first attachment location. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
-
-
19. A method of obtaining time-varying information about a water-recirculation system of a pool or spa, comprising:
-
a. removing an existing plug from a first drainage port on the vacuum side of the wet end of a pump of the system; b. mechanically inserting into the first drainage port a first device comprising a pressure sensor and a wired or wireless transmitter; c. removing an existing plug from a second drainage port on the pressure side of the wet end of the pump of the system; d. mechanically inserting into the second drainage port a second device comprising a pressure sensor and a wired or wireless transmitter; and e. operating the system so as to cause transmissions from at least one of the transmitters of the first or second device. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
-
-
23. A water-recirculation system of a pool or spa comprising:
-
a. a component having an attachment location; and b. a device comprising an electronic transmitter mechanically attached to the component at the attachment location. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
-
Specification