Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of repairing a sprinkler system with faulty wiring between the controller and a one or more of the valves, and associated repaired systems. The method includes identifying the faulty electrically conductive line having electrical discontinuity between the controller and a corresponding first valve, and identifying a non-faulty electrically conductive line having electrical continuity between a controller and corresponding second valve. Control over the first valve is achieved by sharing the non-faulty electrically conductive line between the second valve and the first valve. Forked wiring segments are inserted on both the controller end and the valve end of the non-faulty line. Each inserted wire segment includes a diode to permit current to flow in only one direction allowing both valves to be controlled through only a single shared “hot” line.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of repairing a sprinkler system with faulty wiring between the controller and a one or more of the valves, and associated repaired systems. The method includes identifying the faulty electrically conductive line having electrical discontinuity between the controller and a corresponding first valve, and identifying a non-faulty electrically conductive line having electrical continuity between a controller and corresponding second valve. Control over the first valve is achieved by sharing the non-faulty electrically conductive line between the second valve and the first valve. Forked wiring segments are inserted on both the controller end and the valve end of the non-faulty line. Each inserted wire segment includes a diode to permit current to flow in only one direction allowing both valves to be controlled through only a single shared “hot” line.

Abstract: The present invention extends to a multi-media presentation platform with internally integrated devices. Embodiments of the present invention include an individual transportable multi-media presentation platform for presenting multi-media output. The multi-media platform integrates video output capabilities and audio mixing capabilities within a multi-media presentation platform console. Multi-media devices are secured to the console. Data, audio-visual, and power connections for and between multi-media devices attached to the console are pre-connected and secured within the console. The console can be configured to fit into a hard shell carrying case with custom foam fittings. Accordingly, the multi-media presentation platform is relatively robust and is easy to transport, setup, and operate. Embodiments include an all-in-one sound and video projection platform used for playing movies and media on an external projection screen which permanently houses built in audio-visual components.