Rockwool International has been granted a patent for a hydroponic plant growth control system. This system utilizes detectors to measure environmental and substrate properties, processes this data, and outputs desired growth conditions while predicting and analyzing differences in substrate properties to optimize plant growth. GlobalData’s report on Rockwool International gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Hydroponic plant growth control system with data processing
The patent US12010956B2 describes a sophisticated system designed to optimize plant growth conditions in hydroponic systems. Central to this system is at least one detector that measures various properties of the plant growth substrate or environmental conditions, such as temperature, pH level, and nutrient content. This data is transmitted to a first data processing unit, which holds predefined growth data that correlates external parameters with desired environmental and irrigation conditions. The first data processing means processes the received measurements to generate processed properties and outputs indicative of necessary growth inputs. Additionally, it calculates predicted substrate properties and determines discrepancies between these predicted and processed properties. A second data processing means is responsible for receiving this difference and generating alerts based on predefined message conditions.
The system also includes a portable communication device that can function as the second data processing means. This device is capable of receiving and transmitting data from the detectors and the first data processing means, allowing for real-time monitoring and control of growth conditions. The communication can occur via LoRa or Bluetooth protocols, ensuring efficient data exchange. Furthermore, the system can log data for analysis and may utilize cloud storage for data management. The patent outlines methods for configuring the detectors and alerting users when specific conditions are met, enhancing the overall management of hydroponic growing systems.
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