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US 2017/0364100 A9Published application
Controlling aspects of pools and spas
OwnerDindo Uy, David Goldman +2inventors
InventorsDindo Uy, David Goldman, David Nibler, E. Keith McQueen
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Abstract
Described are systems and methods for controlling pool and spa equipment. A device may communicate wirelessly with pool and spa controls directly (point-to-point) as well as indirectly, either via the Internet or as part of a local area network (LAN). The device may be a smart phone, tablet, or other appropriate apparatus.
Claims14
A method of controlling pool or spa equipment, comprising:
- a. providing a controller configured to communicate wirelessly directly with a mobile device;
- b. communicatively connecting the controller to pool or spa equipment;
- and
- c. transmitting information, from the mobile device to the controller, for further transmission to the pool or spa equipment.
1 more element
A method of controlling a pool or spa pump communicatively connected to a controller, comprising:
- a. selectively configuring the controller to communicate wirelessly either directly with a mobile device or indirectly with the mobile device via at least one of a router or the Internet;
- and
- b. wirelessly transmitting information from the mobile device for receipt by the controller and further transmission to the pump.
A control system comprising:
- a. a mobile device;
- b. a controller configured to communicate wirelessly directly with a mobile device;
- and
- c. pool or spa equipment communicatively connected to the controller.
1 more element
A control system comprising;
- a. a mobile device;
- b. a controller selectively configurable to communicate wirelessly either directly with the mobile device or indirectly with the mobile device via at least one of a router or the Internet;
- c. a pool or spa pump communicatively connected to the controller.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.