Sensor-Guided Watering Pump for Adaptive Remote Irrigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current gardening and lawn care systems require significant manual interaction for monitoring and operating devices, limiting efficiency and convenience in maintaining optimal growing conditions.
Innovation Solution
An intelligent system that includes sensor equipment, a watering pump, and a gateway for remote communication and control, allowing for automated and adaptive watering based on environmental and operational parameters, with a user terminal for intuitive interface and programming.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If sensor equipment and watering equipment are deployed for monitoring and control, then measurement precision and reliability are improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to manual placement and operation requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service operation through automated sensor deployment and watering control. Sensors automatically monitor soil moisture levels and environmental conditions, while the watering pump system autonomously activates based on detected conditions, eliminating the need for continuous manual placement and operation of devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback loops where sensors continuously monitor soil moisture and environmental parameters, transmit data to the control system, which then adjusts watering pump operation accordingly. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables precise monitoring while automating the response, reducing manual interaction requirements.
2Productivity
If automated control systems are implemented with multiple components, then productivity and extent of automation are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs multi-functional components that perform multiple operations. The gateway device handles communication with various sensors, controls the watering pump, and interfaces with mobile devices. The watering pump system integrates pumping, filtration, and distribution functions, reducing the number of separate components needed while maintaining high productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system merges multiple functions into integrated components. Sensors for monitoring soil moisture, temperature, and environmental conditions are combined into unified sensor arrays. The watering system integrates the pump, control logic, and distribution network into a coordinated system managed by a single gateway, simplifying the overall architecture while improving gardening efficiency.
3Ease of operation
If remote communication and control capabilities are added, then ease of operation is improved, but use of energy and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs periodic communication rather than continuous transmission. Sensors transmit data at scheduled intervals or when threshold changes are detected, and the gateway communicates with mobile devices periodically to update status and receive commands. This periodic action enables remote control capability while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous communication.
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AI summary
A system with sensor equipment including one or more sensors and watering equipment disposed on a parcel of land and configured to selectively apply water to the parcel, and a gateway configured to provide for communication with the sensor equipment and the watering equipment. The watering equipment comprises a watering pump, wherein the watering pump is operably coupled to a water source and a water line to alternately couple the water source to and isolate the water source from the water line. The watering pump further includes a pump sensor assembly configured to direct the watering pump based on detected environmental and operational parameters.