Patents by Inventor Lars Larsen
Lars Larsen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240172608Abstract: An irrigation manager may receive, from a mobile device, a job status notification for a job within a watering area, the job status notification including job information and location information. An irrigation manager may, based on the job status notification, determine, within the watering area, an irrigation zone associated with a local irrigation controller in which the job is located. An irrigation manager may, based on the job information, generate irrigation instructions for the irrigation zone. An irrigation manager may transmit the irrigation instructions from the irrigation manager to the local irrigation controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2022Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Publication number: 20240172607Abstract: A cloud-based irrigation system may receive a tethering request from a plurality of irrigation controllers. Each irrigation controller controls a plurality of irrigation zones. A cloud-based irrigation system may connect the plurality of irrigation controllers to the cloud-based irrigation controller. A cloud-based irrigation system may generate irrigation instructions for the plurality of irrigation controllers from the cloud-based irrigation controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2022Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Publication number: 20240172609Abstract: A cloud-based irrigation system may receive, at a cloud-based irrigation controller, irrigation information for a first plurality of irrigation zones for a first irrigation controller and a second plurality of irrigation zones for a second irrigation controller. A cloud-based irrigation system may, based on the irrigation information, generate a stack, the stack including a set of irrigation zones, the set of irrigation zones including a first irrigation zone from the first plurality of irrigation zones and a second irrigation zone of the second plurality of irrigation zones, the first irrigation zone and the second irrigation zone actuated simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2022Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Patent number: 11839184Abstract: An artificially intelligent irrigation system on a property may include an irrigation management server with the information for the irrigation system. An artificial intelligence feature may retrieve and access inputs from a plurality of resources or data sources. These sources may include current weather data, historical weather data, current moisture levels, historical moisture levels, sensor information from sensors on or near the property, water utility usage data, and other data. Other inputs may be events on the property as well the frequently or consistently occur and may also be considered historical data. The artificial intelligence feature may manage the schedule and predict the upcoming water schedule based on this information and appropriately water, or not water, or change duration of watering or output of watering based on the information gathered without human intervention.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Smart Rain Systems, LLCInventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Publication number: 20230384284Abstract: An in-ground wireless moisture sensor may include one or more ultrasonic sensors in communication with a processor and a wireless communications module. The sensor may be powered by a power source, such as one or more rechargeable batteries as well as a solar panel in the cover of the sensor. Ultrasonic sensors may allow for wireless sensing of in-ground soil moisture levels at a distance farther than traditional sensors and therefore may give more accurate measurements. Methods for use and installation of the in-ground sensor, including a selectively removable cover, are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Publication number: 20230255151Abstract: A system and method for irrigation, and managing irrigation of, a property or landscape. The system may include an irrigation management server (“IMS”) with the information for an irrigation system. The system may access the irrigation system that has been input into the IMS as well as access a third party map that may display the irrigation system over the map. The system may provide for a user's GPS location to be accessed through and identify the location of the user with respect to the map and irrigation overlay. The system display may provide information regarding the landscape to a user. The system may allow for manipulation of the irrigation system while overlaid on the map by the creation and manipulation of zones within the irrigation system as well as the creation and manipulation of other commands, including watering times and watering duration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Publication number: 20230247949Abstract: A system and method for providing irrigation management services is disclosed. The system may include a plurality of controllers, where each controller controls application of water by an irrigation system associated with the controller. A central computer that is remote from each of the controllers may be configured to implement an irrigation management plan that is individualized to each location and based, at least in part, upon one or more characteristics of the location as determined by an on-site visit. The irrigation manager may guarantee that the system will provide a return on investment within a predefined period of time. The system may also detect faults in the irrigation systems using water usage data from the controllers and diagnose the faults. A technician may be notified and dispatched to repair the faults.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Publication number: 20230210068Abstract: A system and method for providing landscaping integration into a watering system or water management system. The system may include a processor with programmable landscape events or pre-programmed landscape events. A user may select or enter in landscape events to manipulate a watering or irrigation schedule based on the landscape event. The system may also be pre-programmed to a landscape event based on recurring or scheduled events to alter watering or irrigation. A landscaper may access a system on an electronic device that may be linked to a cloud based platform for managing the system or systems to allow for alteration and manipulation of watering and irrigation times and durations based on landscape events.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Patent number: 11684030Abstract: A system and method for irrigation, and managing irrigation of, a property or landscape. The system may include an irrigation management server (“IMS”) with the information for an irrigation system. The system may access the irrigation system that has been input into the IMS as well as access a third party map that may display the irrigation system over the map. The system may provide for a user's GPS location to be accessed through and identify the location of the user with respect to the map and irrigation overlay. The system display may provide information regarding the landscape to a user. The system may allow for manipulation of the irrigation system while overlaid on the map by the creation and manipulation of zones within the irrigation system as well as the creation and manipulation of other commands, including watering times and watering duration.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Smart Rain Systems, LLCInventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Patent number: 11684029Abstract: A system and method for providing landscaping integration into a watering system or water management system. The system may include a processor with programmable landscape events or pre-programmed landscape events. A user may select or enter in landscape events to manipulate a watering or irrigation schedule based on the landscape event. The system may also be pre-programmed to a landscape event based on recurring or scheduled events to alter watering or irrigation. A landscaper may access a system on an electronic device that may be linked to a cloud based platform for managing the system or systems to allow for alteration and manipulation of watering and irrigation times and durations based on landscape events.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Smart Rain Systems, LLCInventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Patent number: 11674944Abstract: An in-ground wireless moisture sensor may include one or more ultrasonic sensors in communication with a processor and a wireless communications module. The sensor may be powered by a power source, such as one or more rechargeable batteries as well as a solar panel in the cover of the sensor. Ultrasonic sensors may allow for wireless sensing of in-ground soil moisture levels at a distance farther than traditional sensors and therefore may give more accurate measurements. Methods for use and installation of the in-ground sensor, including a selectively removable cover, are described.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Smart Rain Systems, LLCInventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Publication number: 20230118851Abstract: An artificially intelligent irrigation system on a property may include an irrigation management server with the information for the irrigation system. An artificial intelligence feature may retrieve and access inputs from a plurality of resources or data sources. These sources may include current weather data, historical weather data, current moisture levels, historical moisture levels, sensor information from sensors on or near the property, water utility usage data, and other data. Other inputs may be events on the property as well the frequently or consistently occur and may also be considered historical data. The artificial intelligence feature may manage the schedule and predict the upcoming water schedule based on this information and appropriately water, or not water, or change duration of watering or output of watering based on the information gathered without human intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Patent number: 11553655Abstract: A system and method for providing irrigation management services is disclosed. The system may include a plurality of controllers, where each controller controls application of water by an irrigation system associated with the controller. A central computer that is remote from each of the controllers may be configured to implement an irrigation management plan that is individualized to each location and based, at least in part, upon one or more characteristics of the location as determined by an on-site visit. The irrigation manager may guarantee that the system will provide a return on investment within a predefined period of time. The system may also detect faults in the irrigation systems using water usage data from the controllers and diagnose the faults. A technician may be notified and dispatched to repair the faults.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Smart Rain Systems, LLCInventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Publication number: 20220408667Abstract: An irrigation system may be implemented to provide location data with respect to one or more autonomous devices. Irrigation hardware, such as moisture sensors, with known locations on a property, may be provided with field sensing to accurately determine the location of an autonomous device with respect to the known location of the irrigation hardware. Existing hardware, such as moisture sensors, may be retrofitted or provided with field sensing electronics to determine the location of autonomous devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Publication number: 20220341910Abstract: An in-ground wireless moisture sensor may include one or more ultrasonic sensors in communication with a processor and a wireless communications module. The sensor may be powered by a power source, such as one or more rechargeable batteries as well as a solar panel in the cover of the sensor. Ultrasonic sensors may allow for wireless sensing of in-ground soil moisture levels at a distance farther than traditional sensors and therefore may give more accurate measurements. Methods for use and installation of the in-ground sensor, including a selectively removable cover, are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Patent number: 11432485Abstract: An artificially intelligent irrigation system on a property may include an irrigation management server with the information for the irrigation system. An artificial intelligence feature may retrieve and access inputs from a plurality of resources or data sources. These sources may include current weather data, historical weather data, current moisture levels, historical moisture levels, sensor information from sensors on or near the property, water utility usage data, and other data. Other inputs may be events on the property as well the frequently or consistently occur and may also be considered historical data. The artificial intelligence feature may manage the schedule and predict the upcoming water schedule based on this information and appropriately water, or not water, or change duration of watering or output of watering based on the information gathered without human intervention.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Smart Rain Systems, LLCInventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Publication number: 20220151169Abstract: A system and method for providing landscaping integration into a watering system or water management system. The system may include a processor with programmable landscape events or pre-programmed landscape events. A user may select or enter in landscape events to manipulate a watering or irrigation schedule based on the landscape event. The system may also be pre-programmed to a landscape event based on recurring or scheduled events to alter watering or irrigation. A landscaper may access a system on an electronic device that may be linked to a cloud based platform for managing the system or systems to allow for alteration and manipulation of watering and irrigation times and durations based on landscape events.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Publication number: 20220071110Abstract: A system and method for irrigation, and managing irrigation of, a property or landscape. The system may include an irrigation management server (“IMS”) with the information for an irrigation system. The system may access the irrigation system that has been input into the IMS as well as access a third party map that may display the irrigation system over the map. The system may provide for a user's GPS location to be accessed through and identify the location of the user with respect to the map and irrigation overlay. The system display may provide information regarding the landscape to a user. The system may allow for manipulation of the irrigation system while overlaid on the map by the creation and manipulation of zones within the irrigation system as well as the creation and manipulation of other commands, including watering times and watering duration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Patent number: 11240976Abstract: A system and method for providing landscaping integration into a watering system or water management system. The system may include a processor with programmable landscape events or pre-programmed landscape events. A user may select or enter in landscape events to manipulate a watering or irrigation schedule based on the landscape event. The system may also be pre-programmed to a landscape event based on recurring or scheduled events to alter watering or irrigation. A landscaper may access a system on an electronic device that may be linked to a cloud based platform for managing the system or systems to allow for alteration and manipulation of watering and irrigation times and durations based on landscape events.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2018Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Smart Rain Systems, LLCInventor: Rudy Lars Larsen
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Patent number: D974192Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: SMART RAIN SYSTEMS, LLCInventor: Rudy Lars Larsen