Computer-implemented method, computing system, computer program product and system for plant watering
The method uses weight change rates to determine optimal watering times for plants, addressing sensor unreliability issues and ensuring precise hydration without user-defined inputs, enhancing plant health and conserving resources.
WO2026013120A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-01-15CLICK & GROW OÜ
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/EP2025/069563
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-07-10
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-15
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Moisture sensors for plant watering are unreliable due to sensor degradation, soil composition variations, and environmental influences, requiring regular maintenance and potentially damaging plant roots, and provide inaccurate hydration status information.
Method used
A computer-implemented method that uses weight change rates of plants and growth substrates to determine watering timepoints by analyzing evaporation stages and generating notifications based on weight change thresholds.
Benefits of technology
Provides accurate and timely watering instructions without overwatering or underwatering, promoting sustainable gardening practices and enhancing plant health.
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Abstract
It is disclosed a computer-implemented method, a computing system, a computer program product and a system for plant (20) watering. The method comprises obtaining instantaneous weight values of a plant (20) and plant growth substrate (22) by weighing the plant (20) and the plant growth substrate, determining weight change rate of the plant (20) and the plant growth substrate (22) in time domain based on the instantaneous weight values of the plant (20) and the plant growth substrate, detecting a watering timepoint based on the determined weight change rate of the plant (20) and the plant growth substrate (22), generating watering notification instructions as a response to detecting the watering time point.
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