George S Kardaras

US Patent:

20070016334, Jan 18, 2007

Filed:

Jun 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/169803

Inventors:

Brian Smith - Aliso Viejo CA, US
Eric Schafer - Carlsbad CA, US
George Kardaras - Los Angeles CA, US
Amir Hajizadeh - Long Beach CA, US

International Classification:

G05D 11/00

US Classification:

700284000, 239069000, 702003000, 700282000, 700283000

Abstract:

An irrigation controller () includes a receiver () and a processor. The processor is configured to facilitate receiving, in accordance with the receiver, an indication of rainfall which is forecast to fall on one or more locations (). Further, the processor is programmed to determine a minimum allowable water level and an optimal water level at the locations (). The processor is also programmed to determine water available at the locations (). In addition, the processor is programmed to determine an amount of water to be delivered so that the water available and the forecast rainfall exceed the minimum allowable water level, and avoid exceeding the optimal water level.