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Irrigation field module matrix configured for wireless communication with a central control server

  • US 7,883,027 B2
  • Filed: 04/25/2008
  • Issued: 02/08/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/05/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A field module matrix for enabling a server to control irrigation components, comprising:

  • a plurality of field modules, wherein one or more field modules comprises;

    a circuitry configured for;

    sending data pertaining to an irrigation area to a server, receiving a control signal from said server, controlling one or more irrigation components based on said control signal;

    dynamically reconfiguring disrupted signal paths between the plurality of field modules; and

    determining a route of a signal in the matrix, the determination based on whether to save time or to conserve power;

    a device interface for coupling said irrigation components to said circuitry;

    a power interface to supply power to said circuitry; and

    a wireless network adapter wirelessly coupled to said plurality of field modules for routing said data from said one or more field modules to said server and routing said control signal from said server to said one or more field modules, wherein said wireless network adapter translates between a protocol in use by said plurality of field modules and said server.

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