Modular and expandable irrigation controller
    12.
    发明授权
    Modular and expandable irrigation controller 有权
    模块化和可扩展的灌溉控制器

    公开(公告)号:US09348338B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-24

    申请号:US12646967

    申请日:2009-12-23

    摘要: Described herein are several embodiments relating to modular irrigation controllers. In many implementations, the irrigation controllers are modular in that various functional components of the irrigation controller are implemented in removable modules that when inserted into position within the controller, expand the capabilities of the controller. Also described are various different types of expansion modules that may be coupled to the modular controller, having as variety of functions and features, as well as related methods of use and configuration of these modules in the controller. In some embodiments, a serial communication bus is provided between a control unit of a modular irrigation controller and an expansion module.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述了与模块化灌溉控制器有关的若干实施例。 在许多实施方式中,灌溉控制器是模块化的,其中冲洗控制器的各种功能组件以可移除模块实现,当插入到控制器内的位置时,扩展控制器的能力。 还描述了可以耦合到模块化控制器的各种不同类型的扩展模块,具有各种功能和特征,以及这些模块在控制器中的使用和配置的相关方法。 在一些实施例中,在模块化灌溉控制器的控制单元和扩展模块之间提供串行通信总线。

    Internet capable browser dispenser architecture
    14.
    发明授权
    Internet capable browser dispenser architecture 有权
    具有互联网功能的浏览器分配器架构

    公开(公告)号:US07546251B1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-09

    申请号:US09500094

    申请日:2000-02-08

    IPC分类号: G06Q40/00

    摘要: The invention relates to an interactive fuel dispenser system having a plurality of fuel dispensers operating in conjunction with a local server. Each dispenser generally has two fueling positions, each with a graphical user interface through which a customer interacts. In contrast with the recent trend in turning fuel dispensers into super computers, applicants' provide a dispenser architecture that need only be sufficient to establish interactivity with a server to create multimedia applications and carry out POS functions with a browser interface. Each fueling position acts as a client of a local server at the fuel station store. In the preferred embodiment, each fueling position client also may access remote servers connected to the same network in which the fueling position clients and the local server are connected. Preferably, this network is or is connected to the Worldwide Web of the Internet.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及具有与本地服务器结合操作的多个燃料分配器的交互式燃料分配器系统。 每个分配器通常具有两个加油位置,每个具有图形用户界面,客户通过该界面进行交互。 与最近将燃料分配器变成超级计算机的趋势相反,申请人提供了一种分配器架构,其仅需要足以与服务器建立交互以创建多媒体应用并且通过浏览器界面来执行POS功能。 每个加油位置作为燃料站商店的本地服务器的客户端。 在优选实施例中,每个加油位置客户端还可以访问连接到加油位置客户端和本地服务器所连接的同一网络的远程服务器。 优选地,该网络是或连接到互联网的Worldwide Web。

    Internet capable browser dispenser architecture
    15.
    发明授权
    Internet capable browser dispenser architecture 有权
    具有互联网功能的浏览器分配器架构

    公开(公告)号:US06275746B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-08-14

    申请号:US09499979

    申请日:2000-02-08

    IPC分类号: G06F1700

    摘要: The invention relates to an interactive fuel dispenser system having a plurality of fuel dispensers operating in conjunction with a local server. Each dispenser generally has two fueling positions, each with a graphical user interface through which a customer interacts. In contrast with the recent trend in turning fuel dispensers into super computers, applicants' provide a dispenser architecture that need only be sufficient to establish interactivity with a server to create multimedia applications and carry out POS functions with a browser interface. Each fueling position acts as a client of a local server at the fuel station store. In the preferred embodiment, each fueling position client also may access remote servers connected to the same network in which the fueling position clients and the local server are connected. Preferably, this network is or is connected to the Worldwide Web of the Internet.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及具有与本地服务器结合操作的多个燃料分配器的交互式燃料分配器系统。 每个分配器通常具有两个加油位置,每个具有图形用户界面,客户通过该界面进行交互。 与最近将燃料分配器转换为超级计算机的趋势相反,申请人提供了一种分配器架构,其仅需要足以与服务器建立交互性,以创建多媒体应用程序并通过浏览器界面执行POS功能。 每个加油位置作为燃料站商店的本地服务器的客户端。 在优选实施例中,每个加油位置客户端还可以访问连接到加油位置客户端和本地服务器所连接的同一网络的远程服务器。 优选地,该网络是或连接到互联网的Worldwide Web。

    Modular and expandable irrigation controller
    16.
    发明授权
    Modular and expandable irrigation controller 有权
    模块化和可扩展的灌溉控制器

    公开(公告)号:US08265797B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-11

    申请号:US12638932

    申请日:2009-12-15

    IPC分类号: G05D11/00 G05B11/01 A01G27/00

    摘要: Described herein are several embodiments relating to modular irrigation controllers. In many implementations, the irrigation controllers are modular in that various functional components of the irrigation controller are implemented in removable modules that when inserted into position within the controller, expand the capabilities of the controller. Also described are various different types of expansion modules that may be coupled to the modular controller, having as variety of functions and features, as well as related methods of use and configuration of these modules in the controller. In some embodiments, authentication procedures are provided for one or both of a modular irrigation controller and an expansion module to determine if they are authorized to operate together.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述了与模块化灌溉控制器有关的若干实施例。 在许多实施方式中,灌溉控制器是模块化的,其中冲洗控制器的各种功能组件以可移除模块实现,当插入到控制器内的位置时,扩展控制器的能力。 还描述了可以耦合到模块化控制器的各种不同类型的扩展模块,具有各种功能和特征,以及这些模块在控制器中的使用和配置的相关方法。 在一些实施例中,为模块化灌溉控制器和扩展模块中的一个或两者提供认证过程,以确定它们是否被授权一起操作。

    Modular and Expandable Irrigation Controller
    17.
    发明申请
    Modular and Expandable Irrigation Controller 有权
    模块化和可扩展灌溉控制器

    公开(公告)号:US20100145531A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-10

    申请号:US12638932

    申请日:2009-12-15

    IPC分类号: G05D7/06 G08B5/00 G08B5/22

    摘要: Described herein are several embodiments relating to modular irrigation controllers. In many implementations, the irrigation controllers are modular in that various functional components of the irrigation controller are implemented in removable modules that when inserted into position within the controller, expand the capabilities of the controller. Also described are various different types of expansion modules that may be coupled to the modular controller, having as variety of functions and features, as well as related methods of use and configuration of these modules in the controller. In some embodiments, authentication procedures are provided for one or both of a modular irrigation controller and an expansion module to determine if they are authorized to operate together.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述了与模块化灌溉控制器有关的若干实施例。 在许多实施方式中,灌溉控制器是模块化的,其中冲洗控制器的各种功能组件以可移除模块实现,当插入到控制器内的位置时,扩展控制器的能力。 还描述了可以耦合到模块化控制器的各种不同类型的扩展模块,具有各种功能和特征,以及这些模块在控制器中的使用和配置的相关方法。 在一些实施例中,为模块化灌溉控制器和扩展模块中的一个或两者提供认证过程,以确定它们是否被授权一起操作。

    MODULAR AND EXPANDABLE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER
    18.
    发明申请
    MODULAR AND EXPANDABLE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER 有权
    模块化和可扩充的灌溉控制器

    公开(公告)号:US20100100247A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-22

    申请号:US12646967

    申请日:2009-12-23

    IPC分类号: G05D7/06

    摘要: Described herein are several embodiments relating to modular irrigation controllers. In many implementations, the irrigation controllers are modular in that various functional components of the irrigation controller are implemented in removable modules that when inserted into position within the controller, expand the capabilities of the controller. Also described are various different types of expansion modules that may be coupled to the modular controller, having as variety of functions and features, as well as related methods of use and configuration of these modules in the controller. In some embodiments, a serial communication bus is provided between a control unit of a modular irrigation controller and an expansion module.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述了与模块化灌溉控制器有关的若干实施例。 在许多实施方式中,灌溉控制器是模块化的,其中冲洗控制器的各种功能组件以可移除模块实现,当插入到控制器内的位置时,扩展控制器的能力。 还描述了可以耦合到模块化控制器的各种不同类型的扩展模块,具有各种功能和特征,以及这些模块在控制器中的使用和配置的相关方法。 在一些实施例中,在模块化灌溉控制器的控制单元和扩展模块之间提供串行通信总线。

    Hazardous area power interlock
    20.
    发明授权
    Hazardous area power interlock 失效
    危险区域电源互锁

    公开(公告)号:US06681814B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-27

    申请号:US10200362

    申请日:2002-07-22

    IPC分类号: B65B130

    摘要: A fuel dispenser contains a vapor sensor in the non-hazardous electronics chamber. The vapor sensor is operatively connected to a power interlock. When hydrocarbon vapors exceed a predetermined threshold in the electronics chamber, power is decoupled from the electronics in the electronics chamber to prevent explosions. The power interlock may further decouple power from the entire fuel dispenser. The detection of hydrocarbon vapors may also be communicated to another system including a remote location.

    摘要翻译: 燃料分配器在非危险电子室中含有蒸气传感器。 蒸汽传感器可操作地连接到电力互锁。 当碳氢化合物蒸汽在电子室中超过预定阈值时,电力从电子室中的电子装置分离,以防止爆炸。 动力互锁可进一步从整个燃料分配器中分离动力。 烃蒸汽的检测也可以传递到包括远程位置的另一系统。