Artificial intelligence driven horticulture system
OwnerPamela Kathleen Douglas, Robert Edwin Douglasinventors
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Abstract
This patent provides a method, apparatus and software for an integrated, automated, and largely hands-free gardening in a constrained space. It consists of vertical and horizontal placement of a system-of-systems consisting of: a control element; light sources, removable garden modules, vertical rotating pillars, and fluid reservoir, which may be configured for aquaponics and includes plumbing for distribution and re-cycling of fluids.
Claims21
A method to provide automated horticulture for confined areas consisting of the following:
- an automated watering process in accordance with a watering schedule;
- an automated artificial lighting process in accordance with a lighting schedule;
- an automated climate control process to maintain horticulture system in accordance with climate parameters;
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- an automated process of recording and reporting of system status.
An apparatus for provide automated horticulture comprising:
- a frame;
- at least one tray on which plants can grow;
- an automated watering system to deliver water in accordance with a watering schedule;
- an automated artificial lighting system to provide artificial lighting in accordance with a lighting schedule;
- an automated climate control system to maintain system climate in accordance with climate parameters;
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- a computer system for integration of above processes.
The apparatus of claim 8 further comprising at least one of the group of:
- a rotating pole, a camera system for monitoring plant status;
- an artificial intelligence system for optimizing plant growth;
- and, a wifi system in communication with the Internet of Things.
A method comprising:
- using a sensor system to collect data within a horticulture system;
- analyzing the collected data with a mathematical model or artificial intelligence algorithm;
- using the mathematical model or artificial intelligence algorithm to determine at least one intervention to maximize the yield of the horticulture system;
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- inputting the at least one intervention into the horticulture system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.