MODULAR AND EXPANDABLE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20140249684A1
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14274367

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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 one implementation, an expansion module is provided that includes a microcontroller capable of sending and receiving data communications to and from a main microcontroller of the controller that executed irrigation programs, the data communications relating to an irrigation program.

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RAIN BIRD CORPORATION970 WEST SIERRA MADRE AVENUE AZUSA CA 91702

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Basch, Susan E San Diego, US 10 795
Dunford, Adam A Chula Vista, US 6 369
Leatherman, Russel D Albion, US 25 1288
Macias, Galarza Jose Tijuana, MX 9 478
Merkt, Bill San Diego, US 9 588
Nguyen, Andrew M San Diego, US 22 1482
Nickerson, Harvey J San Diego, US 65 2631
Perez, Araujo Sergio R San Diego, US 7 470

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