Methods, systems, and devices for providing communications capabilities to equipment of swimming pools and spas
AssigneeZodiac Pool Systems LLC
InventorsMark J. Bauckman, Eugene Keith McQueen, Tawny Jean Cothran
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Abstract
Communications capabilities are supplied to components of pool water recirculation systems, even if the components lack electrical power or supply wires. Capabilities may be furnished by wireless RF devices that connect to existing fittings or ports of the components, for example. The devices are configured to obtain desired information relating to the components (or the water within them) and transmit the information remotely for processing or consideration.
Claims20
A method of controlling pool equipment of a water circulation system of a pool or spa, the method comprising:
- a. measuring a first pressure at a first location of water flowing along a water flow path of the water circulation system;
- b. measuring a second pressure at a second location of water flowing along the water flow path of the water circulation system;
- c. receiving additional non-pressure data about the water circulation system;
- d. evaluating the first pressure, the second pressure, and the additional non-pressure data to determine a characteristic of the water circulation system;
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- e. generating an output response based on the determined characteristic of the water circulation system, wherein the output response comprises transmitting a communication signal with the determined characteristic of the water circulation system to a device remote from the water circulation system.
A water circulation system of a pool or spa, the water circulation system comprising:
- a. at least one first sensor for measuring a first pressure at a first location of water flowing along a water flow path of the water circulation system and a second pressure at a second location of water flowing along the water flow path of the water circulation system;
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- b. at least one second sensor for measuring non-pressure data about the water circulation system,
- c. wherein the water circulation system is configured to:
- i. evaluate the first pressure, the second pressure, and the additional non-pressure data to determine a characteristic of the water circulation system, and
- ii. generate an output response based on the determined characteristic of the water circulation system, wherein the output response comprises at least a communication signal with the determined characteristic of the water circulation system to a device remote from the water circulation system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.