Patent ID: 6453215
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: A01G,Y10T

Abstract:
An irrigation controller for controlling watering programs in an irrigation system that comprises a plurality of watering zones with a plurality of valves, the irrigation controller comprising:a means for enabling an inputting of commands relating to watering programs; a means for receiving commands relating to watering programs; a means for processing commands relating to watering programs; a means for controlling the plurality of watering zones according to the commands; a means for retaining information relating to watering programs; and a means for displaying information relating to watering programs; wherein the means for enabling an inputting of commands, the means for receiving commands, the means for processing commands, the means for controlling the plurality of watering zones, and to means for retaining information in combination comprise a means for allowing a user to establish watering programs wherein each watering program comprises at least one selecting start time and at least one selected watering length; and wherein the means for allowing a user to establish watering programs further enables a user to input a Review command to cause the irrigation controller to enter a review mode wherein the means for enabling an inputting of commands relating to watering programs is disabled whereby a user can review a given watering program without risk of accidentally altering the watering program.