An insect monitoring system, comprising a light source for attracting insects, a conduit comprising an inlet opening adjacent or below the light source and an outlet opening, a box comprising receptacle inlet and outlet openings, a compressed air source or a fan for generating an airflow for moving downwardly the insects, a plate movable between a first position, wherein the plate abuts against the outlet end wall of the receptacle and downward pressure is applied by the airflow, and a second position, wherein the plate no longer abuts against the outlet end wall of the receptacle and the top surface of the plate is entirely accessible, and a cleaning member adapted to one or both cleaning the top surface of the plate and removing insects located on the top surface of the plate when the plate is in the second position.
An on-board insect monitoring system, comprising insect luring and capturing means, a digital camera, cleaning means, and a processor configured to acquire images or video from the camera, recognize at least one insect species; count insects of the species, evaluate an insect density, provide an indication corresponding to the recognition, the count and/or the density, and actuate the cleaning means in response to the density. A method for monitoring and predicting insect populations, comprising providing insect monitoring stations for collecting data comprising a presence of an insect species, a number of insects of the species, and/or and a total number of insects, providing the data to a server, retrieving previously received data, determining, a change in the data, ascribing, to each station, a predicted value for the data based on the changes and the station locations and providing the data and/or the predicted value to a user.
A01M 1/02 - Stationary means for catching or killing insects with devices attracting the insects
A01M 1/06 - Stationary means for catching or killing insects using a suction effect
G01D 1/10 - Measuring arrangements giving results other than momentary value of variable, of general application giving differentiated values
G06M 15/00 - Counting of objects, not otherwise provided for
G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestriansBody parts, e.g. hands
A01N 61/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing substances of unknown or undetermined composition, e.g. substances characterised only by the mode of action
There is provided a smart aquaculture growth and health monitoring system and method for monitoring the growth and health of an aquatic species present in an aquaculture growth habitat. The system comprises a georeferenced location beacon of the growth habitat, a sample container to sample water and aquatic species from the growth habitat and being configured to permit an electronic device having camera such as a smart phone to acquire digital visual data on said sample, a processor is communicatively linkable to the electronic device and optionally to a communications network, the processor being operable to receive the digital visual data; determine, based on the digital visual data, growth and/or health parameters of the aquatic species in the sample; and to retransmit data on the growth and/or health parameters of the aquatic species back to the electronic device.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
38 - Telecommunications services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Smart agricultural machines; automatic vending machines;
smart agricultural implements, other than hand-operated hand
tools; smart machines for aquaculture, agriculture; smart
agricultural tools, power-operated tools for aquaculture,
agriculture; smart motors and engines for aquaculture,
agriculture, except for land vehicles. Smart home control software; smart city control software;
smart software for aquaculture, agriculture, smart city,
smart home; downloadable software as a mobile application
for product tracking, product authenticity verification,
product identification, and product information collection
and reporting; scientific research apparatus and
instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting,
switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or
controlling the distribution or use of electricity;
apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting,
reproducing or processing sound, images or data;
downloadable software and devices for connecting,
controlling and managing networked household appliances,
heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, lighting systems and
audiovisual equipment; downloadable software for scanning qr
codes, barcodes, image encoding and traceability on
smartphones, internet; computer application software for
smart phones/mobile phones/smart televisions/handheld
electric communication devices (for use in internet of
things); recorded and downloadable media; blank digital or
analogue recording and storage media; software for the
planning, integration and optimisation of applications for
smart city, smart home; e-commerce and e-payment software;
computer e-commerce software to allow users to perform
electronic business transactions via a global computer
network; e-commerce software and mobile e-commerce software. Installation and repair services for smart city and smart
home; building construction supervision for smart city and
smart home; machinery installation, maintenance and repair;
providing construction information for smart city and smart
home; furniture maintenance; information technology
consultancy relating to installation, maintenance and repair
of computer hardware used in smart city and smart home. Electronic transmission of information, computer data
featuring information in relation to images and information
on product origin, product information via smartphones and
the internet in order to track products, verify authenticity
of products, identify products, collect and report product
information; email services, electronic transmission of
notifications and product information via smartphones in
order to track products, verify product authenticity,
identify counterfeit products, collect and report product
information; providing services of accessing information,
sound and images through websites and online forums about
products/services. Programming of software for aquaculture, agriculture, smart
city, smart home and for e-commerce platforms: information
storage services on mobile applications for aquaculture,
agriculture, smart city, smart home; information storage
services on mobile applications about encrypted images and
traceability, products information; maintenance and
consultancy services relating to software used in the field
of aquaculture, agriculture, smart city, smart home and
e-commerce; research, development and technology transfer
services for aquaculture, agriculture, smart city, smart
home; hosting a website featuring information on product
traceability, aquaculture, agriculture, smart city, smart
home. Agriculture services; consultancy in aquaculture;
horticulture services; veterinary services; aquaculture
services and rental of equipment and devices for
aquaculture; prevention, control, and eradication of
diseases in aquaculture.
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SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT OF AQUACULTURE BASIN
There is provided a spectrophotometric system and method for measuring the concentration of discrete water-soluble compounds or minerals in the water of a live aquaculture basin. The system comprises a portable wireless spectrophotometer with an optical code reader for automatic identification of water sample cuvettes. The cuvettes bear an optical code identifier and are preloaded with at least one solid color indicating reagent dry tablet. The cuvettes are internally sized and shaped for a smaller tablet type to fall to the bottom and a larger tablet type not to not fall to the bottom and vertically rest at an intermediate height within the cuvette interior thereby creating vertical separation between the tablet types and avoiding cross-reactions or degradation while in storage or transport. The system can also include a mobile application for displaying the spectra results and for providing recommendations or e-commerce purchase means for water quality improvement.
G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
G01N 21/31 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry
There is provided a smart aquaculture grow out system for aquatic species, the system includes a feeder adapted to store aquafeed, the feeder comprising a feed dispensing nozzle, a feed dispenser operable to measure and project aquafeed via the feed dispensing nozzle, and a controller operatively being operable to selectively activate and deactivate the feed dispenser. A set of sensors are operable to acquire sensor data comprising water quality parameters of a pond adjacent to the feeder and images of aquatic species in the pond. A processor receives the sensor data of the grow out system, and determines, based on the sensor data of the grow out system, a metered quantity of aquafeed to provide. The processor transmits a control signal to the controller causing activation of the feed dispenser to measure and project the metered quantity of aquafeed via the feed dispensing nozzle.
An insect monitoring system (ISM) and related e-commerce system are provided. The ISM includes an insect attracting light, an intake, an exhaust, an airflow conduit between intake and exhaust, an insect collecting mesh in the conduit, a fan for generating airflow in the airflow conduit, and one or more cameras pointed on the insect collecting mesh. The insect attracting light and the fan are activated such that insects are drawn into the intake and trapped against the insect collecting mesh. The images of the insect collecting mesh are processed and analyzed using a machine learning algorithm to recognize a type and number of insects. Recommendations are provided based on the analysis. In some aspects, the insect monitoring system is connected to electronic client devices over a communication network. The electronic devices are provided with an e-commerce application for sale of products and services responsive to the recommendations.
There is provided a spectrophotometric system and method for measuring the concentration of discrete water-soluble compounds or minerals in the water of a live aquaculture basin. The system comprises a portable wireless spectrophotometer with an optical code reader for automatic identification of water sample cuvettes. The cuvettes bear an optical code identifier and are preloaded with at least one solid color indicating reagent dry tablet. The cuvettes are internally sized and shaped for a smaller tablet type to fall to the bottom and a larger tablet type not to not fall to the bottom and vertically rest at an intermediate height within the cuvette interior thereby creating vertical separation between the tablet types and avoiding cross-reactions or degradation while in storage or transport. The system can also include a mobile application for displaying the spectra results and for providing recommendations or e-commerce purchase means for water quality improvement.
G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
G01N 21/25 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands
An Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) method/system for irrigating a field using a pump comprising an outlet supplying water to the field and an inlet connected to a water source is disclosed. The method/system comprises a sensor placed at a location in the field for sensing a water depth below a surface of the field and transmitting the water depth to a controller located remotely from the sensing location using a wireless connection. The controller enables the pump when the sensed water depth is below a threshold depth and disables the pump when the sensed water depth is above a threshold depth.
There is provided a smart aquaculture growth and health monitoring system and method for monitoring the growth and health of an aquatic species present in an aquaculture growth habitat. The system comprises a georeferenced location beacon of the growth habitat, a sample container to sample water and aquatic species from the growth habitat and being configured to permit an electronic device having camera such as a smart phone to acquire digital visual data on said sample, a processor is communicatively linkable to the electronic device and optionally to a communications network, the processor being operable to receive the digital visual data; determine, based on the digital visual data, growth and/or health parameters of the aquatic species in the sample; and to retransmit data on the growth and/or health parameters of the aquatic species back to the electronic device.
There is provided a smart aquaculture grow out system for aquatic species, the system includes a feeder adapted to store aquafeed, the feeder comprising a feed dispensing nozzle, a feed dispenser operable to measure and project aquafeed via the feed dispensing nozzle, and a controller operatively being operable to selectively activate and deactivate the feed dispenser. A set of sensors are operable to acquire sensor data comprising water quality parameters of a pond adjacent to the feeder and images of aquatic species in the pond. A processor receives the sensor data of the grow out system, and determines, based on the sensor data of the grow out system, a metered quantity of aquafeed to provide. The processor transmits a control signal to the controller causing activation of the feed dispenser to measure and project the metered quantity of aquafeed via the feed dispensing nozzle.
An insect monitoring system (ISM), method of operating and related e-commerce system are provided. The ISM includes an insect attracting light, an intake, a channel between intake and exhaust, an insect collecting net (ICN) in the channel, a fan for airflow in the channel, and one or more cameras pointed on the ICN. The insect attracting light and the fan are activated such that insects are drawn into the intake and trapped against the ICN. The cameras acquire images of the ICN. The images are processed and analyzed using a machine learning algorithm to recognize a type and number of insects. Recommendations are provided based on the analysis. In some aspects, the insect monitoring system is connected to electronic devices over a communication network. The electronic devices are provided with an e-commerce application for sale of products and services responsive to the recommendations or otherwise marketable to the user.
An insect monitoring system (ISM) and e-commerce system are provided. The ISM includes an insect attracting light, an intake, an exhaust, an airflow conduit between intake and exhaust, an insect collecting mesh in the conduit, a fan for the airflow conduit, and camera(s).. The insect attracting light and the fan are activated such that insects are drawn into the intake and trapped against the insect collecting mesh. The insect collecting mesh is rotatively to either trap or release insects, cleaning means are provided to clean the mesh from insects or debris. Camera images of the insects are analyzed using a machine learning algorithm to recognize a type and number of insects. Recommendations are provided based on the analysis. The insect monitoring system can be connected to electronic client devices over a communication network. The electronic devices are provided with an e-commerce application for sale of products and services.
There is provided a nitrogen fertilizer granule in which the nitrogen release can be timed and the nitrogen release rate can be controlled according to the needs of the plants to be fertilized. The smart release nitrogen-containing fertilizer granule comprises a nitrogen-containing fertilizer core; an organic functional layer covering the core, wherein the organic functional layer comprises at least one functional organic compound that is an enzyme inhibitor, a microbial suppressor, a phosphorus solubilizer, and/or a plant hormone; a controlled release layer covering the organic functional layer, wherein the controlled release layer comprises water-swellable copolymeric nanoparticles; and an anticaking layer covering the controlled release layer, wherein the anticaking layer comprises water-insoluble copolymeric nanoparticles.
C05G 5/30 - Layered or coated, e.g. dust-preventing coatings
C05G 3/90 - Mixtures of one or more fertilisers with additives not having a specifically fertilising activity for affecting the nitrification of ammonium compounds or urea in the soil
C05F 11/10 - Fertilisers containing plant vitamins or hormones
B82Y 5/00 - Nanobiotechnology or nanomedicine, e.g. protein engineering or drug delivery
B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
There is provided a smart release potash fertilizer granule comprising a potash core; an extended release layer covering the potash core, wherein the extended release layer comprises water-swellable copolymeric nanoparticles and at least one water-soluble organic acid or water-soluble organic carboxylate salt; a controlled release layer covering the extended release layer, wherein the controlled release layer comprises water-swellable copolymeric nanoparticles; and an anticaking layer covering the controlled release layer, wherein the anticaking layer comprises water-insoluble copolymeric nanoparticles.
C05F 11/10 - Fertilisers containing plant vitamins or hormones
C05G 1/00 - Mixtures of fertilisers covered individually by different subclasses of class
C05G 3/40 - Mixtures of one or more fertilisers with additives not having a specifically fertilising activity for affecting fertiliser dosage or release rateMixtures of one or more fertilisers with additives not having a specifically fertilising activity for affecting solubility
A padlock is disclosed comprising an electronic circuitry and such that the padlock may be opened via a near field communication network such as Bluetooth™ or via other electronic interfaces such as an integrated fingerprint scanner. In one embodiment the padlock is capable of receiving and transmitting radio frequency signals from nearby sensor nodes containing information regarding temperature, humidity, moisture, speed, vibration, liquid level, concentration of gases and other sensing devices for use in a system for monitoring, tracking, tracing, alarms, access management, access recording, authenticity and integrity of goods, documents or other valued objects in storage or transit.
There is provided a nitrogen fertilizer granule in which the nitrogen release can be timed and the nitrogen release rate can be controlled according to the needs of the plants to be fertilized. The smart release nitrogen-containing fertilizer granule comprises a nitrogen-containing fertilizer core; an organic functional layer covering the core, wherein the organic functional layer comprises at least one functional organic compound that is an enzyme inhibitor, a microbial suppressor, a phosphorus solubilizer, and/or a plant hormone; a controlled release layer covering the organic functional layer, wherein the controlled release layer comprises water-swellable copolymeric nanoparticles; and an anticaking layer covering the controlled release layer, wherein the anticaking layer comprises water-insoluble copolymeric nanoparticles.
C05G 5/00 - Fertilisers characterised by their form
A01N 33/22 - Nitro compounds containing oxygen or sulfur attached to the carbon skeleton containing the nitro group having at least one oxygen or sulfur atom and at least one nitro group directly attached to the same aromatic ring system
A01N 37/10 - Aromatic or araliphatic carboxylic acids, or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids
A01N 37/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids having at least one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to an aromatic ring system having at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same aromatic ring system
A01N 43/38 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom five-membered rings condensed with carbocyclic rings
A01N 43/90 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having two or more relevant hetero rings, condensed among themselves or with a common carbocyclic ring system
There is provided a smart release potash fertilizer granule comprising a potash core; an extended release layer covering the potash core, wherein the extended release layer comprises water-swellable copolymeric nanoparticles and at least one water-soluble organic acid or water-soluble organic carboxylate salt; a controlled release layer covering the extended release layer, wherein the controlled release layer comprises water-swellable copolymeric nanoparticles; and an anticaking layer covering the controlled release layer, wherein the anticaking layer comprises water-insoluble copolymeric nanoparticles.
C05G 5/00 - Fertilisers characterised by their form
A01N 33/22 - Nitro compounds containing oxygen or sulfur attached to the carbon skeleton containing the nitro group having at least one oxygen or sulfur atom and at least one nitro group directly attached to the same aromatic ring system
A01N 37/10 - Aromatic or araliphatic carboxylic acids, or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids
A01N 37/42 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing within the same carbon skeleton a carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a carbon atom having only two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. keto-carboxylic acids
A01N 43/38 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom five-membered rings condensed with carbocyclic rings
A01N 43/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom six-membered rings
A01N 43/90 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having two or more relevant hetero rings, condensed among themselves or with a common carbocyclic ring system
There is provided a smart release potash fertilizer granule comprising a potash core; an extended release layer covering the potash core, wherein the extended release layer comprises water-swellable copolymeric nanoparticles and at least one water-soluble organic acid or water-soluble organic carboxylate salt; a controlled release layer covering the extended release layer, wherein the controlled release layer comprises water-swellable copolymeric nanoparticles; and an anticaking layer covering the controlled release layer, wherein the anticaking layer comprises water-insoluble copolymeric nanoparticles.
C05G 5/00 - Fertilisers characterised by their form
A01N 33/22 - Nitro compounds containing oxygen or sulfur attached to the carbon skeleton containing the nitro group having at least one oxygen or sulfur atom and at least one nitro group directly attached to the same aromatic ring system
A01N 37/10 - Aromatic or araliphatic carboxylic acids, or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids
A01N 37/42 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing within the same carbon skeleton a carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a carbon atom having only two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. keto-carboxylic acids
A01N 43/38 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom five-membered rings condensed with carbocyclic rings
A01N 43/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom six-membered rings
A01N 43/90 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having two or more relevant hetero rings, condensed among themselves or with a common carbocyclic ring system
There is provided a nitrogen fertilizer granule in which the nitrogen release can be timed and the nitrogen release rate can be controlled according to the needs of the plants to be fertilized. The smart release nitrogen-containing fertilizer granule comprises a nitrogen-containing fertilizer core; an organic functional layer covering the core, wherein the organic functional layer comprises at least one functional organic compound that is an enzyme inhibitor, a microbial suppressor, a phosphorus solubilizer, and/or a plant hormone; a controlled release layer covering the organic functional layer, wherein the controlled release layer comprises water-swellable copolymeric nanoparticles; and an anticaking layer covering the controlled release layer, wherein the anticaking layer comprises water-insoluble copolymeric nanoparticles.
C05G 5/00 - Fertilisers characterised by their form
A01N 33/22 - Nitro compounds containing oxygen or sulfur attached to the carbon skeleton containing the nitro group having at least one oxygen or sulfur atom and at least one nitro group directly attached to the same aromatic ring system
A01N 37/10 - Aromatic or araliphatic carboxylic acids, or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids
A01N 37/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids having at least one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to an aromatic ring system having at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same aromatic ring system
A01N 43/38 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom five-membered rings condensed with carbocyclic rings
A01N 43/90 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having two or more relevant hetero rings, condensed among themselves or with a common carbocyclic ring system
C05C 3/00 - Fertilisers containing other salts of ammonia or ammonia itself, e.g. gas liquor
C05G 3/00 - Mixtures of one or more fertilisers with additives not having a specifically fertilising activity
C05G 3/08 - Mixtures of one or more fertilisers with materials not having a specifically fertilising activity with agents affecting the nitrification of ammonium compounds or urea in the soil
A method and system for irrigating a field adjacent a watercourse is disclosed comprising a plurality of pumps along the watercourse and measuring from time to time at a plurality of measuring locations the salinity, the pH, the temperature and the turbidity of the water. The measuring locations are different from the pumping locations. A real time salinity, pH, temperature and turbidity at the pumping locations is predicted from the measured values and the pumps selectively disabled or enabled on the predicted salinity, pH, temperature and/or the turbidity.
A01G 25/00 - Watering gardens, fields, sports grounds or the like
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
22.
ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION METER WITH PIGGY BACKED E-COMMERCE SYSTEM AND METHOD
An electricity consumption meter with piggy backed e-commerce is disclosed wherein a wide area network (WAN) and an application on a smartphone or the like can be used to retrieve a measured electricity consumption from an electricity consumption meter while accessing an e-commerce system. The application displays the retrieved electricity consumption together with at least one product, and further wherein the at least one product may be purchased from the e-commerce system using the application.
G01R 22/10 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods using digital techniques
G01R 21/133 - Arrangements for measuring electric power or power factor by using digital technique
G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
A method and system for irrigating a field adjacent a watercourse is disclosed comprising a plurality of pumps along the watercourse and measuring from time to time at a plurality of measuring locations the salinity, the pH, the temperature and the turbidity of the water. The measuring locations are different from the pumping locations. A real time salinity, pH, temperature and turbidity at the pumping locations is predicted from the measured values and the pumps selectively disabled or enabled on the predicted salinity, pH, temperature and/or the turbidity. Additionally, there is disclosed an Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) method/system for irrigating a field using a pump comprising an outlet supplying water to the field and an inlet connected to a water source. The method/system comprises a sensor placed at a location in the field for sensing a water depth below a surface of the field and transmitting the water depth to a controller located remotely from the sensing location using a wireless connection. The controller enables the pump when the sensed water depth is below a threshold depth and disables the pump when the sensed water depth is above a threshold depth.
A method and system for irrigating a field adjacent a watercourse is disclosed comprising a plurality of pumps along the watercourse and measuring from time to time at a plurality of measuring locations the salinity, the pH, the temperature and the turbidity of the water. The measuring locations are different from the pumping locations. A real time salinity, pH, temperature and turbidity at the pumping locations is predicted from the measured values and the pumps selectively disabled or enabled on the predicted salinity, pH, temperature and/or the turbidity. Additionally, there is disclosed an Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) method/system for irrigating a field using a pump comprising an outlet supplying water to the field and an inlet connected to a water source. The method/system comprises a sensor placed at a location in the field for sensing a water depth below a surface of the field and transmitting the water depth to a controller located remotely from the sensing location using a wireless connection. The controller enables the pump when the sensed water depth is below a threshold depth and disables the pump when the sensed water depth is above a threshold depth.
An Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) method/system for irrigating a field using a pump comprising an outlet supplying water to the field and an inlet connected to a water source. The method/system comprises a sensor placed at a location in the field for sensing a water depth below a surface of the field and transmitting the water depth to a controller located remotely from the sensing location using a wireless connection. The controller enables the pump when the sensed water depth is below a threshold depth and disables the pump when the sensed water depth is above a threshold depth.
A water meter/e-commerce is disclosed wherein a wide area network (WAN) and an application on a smartphone or the like can be used to retrieve a measured water consumption from a water meter while accessing an e-commerce system. The application displays the retrieved water consumption together with at least one product, and further wherein the at least one product may be purchased from the e-commerce system using the application.
A water meter/e-commerce is disclosed wherein a wide area network (WAN) and an application on a smartphone or the like can be used to retrieve a measured water consumption from a water meter while accessing an e-commerce system. The application displays the retrieved water consumption together with at least one product, and further wherein the at least one product may be purchased from the e-commerce system using the application.
A cloud based authentication method for determining the authenticity of a plurality of a typically counterfeited product each held in a sealed product packaging and for sale to a consumer. A unique identifier is created for each package, attached to the package and stored in the cloud. The identifier is subsequently acquired at different stages, compared with the identifier stored in the cloud and a change in status of the product associated with the identifier made.
G07C 11/00 - Arrangements, systems or apparatus for checking, e.g. the occurrence of a condition, not provided for elsewhere
G06K 9/18 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints using printed characters having additional code marks or containing code marks, e.g. the character being composed of individual strokes of different shape, each representing a different code value
A padlock is disclosed comprising an electronic circuitry and such that the padlock may be opened via a near field communication network such as BluetoothTM or via other electronic means such as an integrated fingerprint scanner. In one embodiment the padlock is capable of receiving and transmitting radio frequency signals from nearby sensor nodes containing information regarding temperature, humidity, moisture, speed, vibration, liquid level, concentration of gases and other sensing devices for use in a system for monitoring, tracking, tracing, alarms, access management, access recording, authenticity and integrity of goods, documents or other valued objects in storage or transit.
