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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 05, 2006
Filed:
Jul. 05, 2002
Michael L. Howard, Sandy, UT (US);
Michael L. Howard, Sandy, UT (US);
Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
An interface unit is disclosed for facilitating the optimization of a watering system. The interface unit includes a first interface configured to receive optimization data over a network. A second interface is also included, the second interface being configured for electronic communications with a watering system controller that controls operation of a watering system according to watering instructions stored in the watering system controller. The interface unit also includes a processor, the processor being in electronic communication with the first interface and the second interface. Memory is also included. The memory is in electronic communication with the processor, and is programmed with instructions for using the optimization data to modify the watering instructions.