Description:Title of The Invention
IoT Based Real-time Water Quality Monitoring System for Hydroponics
Field of the Invention
This invention relates to IoT based real-time water quality monitoring system for hydroponics.
Background of the Invention
US10485193B2: A method is provided. In this method, a first tray positioned at a first end of a trough assembly at a selected tier is engaged. The first tray is then lifted and removed. A second tray is then engaged and moved vertically to the selected tiers. It is placed in the trough assembly at a second end. Other trays—which are positioned within the trough assembly between the first and second ends of the selected tier—are moved toward the first end of the trough assembly
KR20220142133A: Hydroponics environmental control system according to the present invention, a control device; and one or more environmental control modules connected to the control device, and when the one or more environmental control modules and the control device are connected, the control device recognizes the one or more environmental control modules based on predefined information, It is characterized in that by providing a driving command to the recognized environmental control module to control the hydroponics environment.
US8993972B2: A fluorescence based sensor system that provides improved signal-to-noise over prior systems is provided. The system includes a fluorescence based sensing medium that is contained a recessed cavity with reflective sides that allow for more uniform excitation of the fluorescence based sensing medium by the excitation light.
None of the prior art indicate above either alone or in combination with one another disclose what the present invention has disclosed. Present invention is related toIoT based real-time water quality monitoring system for hydroponics. This system monitors the real-time water quality and as well as surrounding temperature and humidity with sun light intensity.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
The hydroponics are difficult to see the water nutrient contents and the crop become difficult to manage proper health and also the light intensity for different crops are different so the proper light intensity for different crop is important with temperature and humidity.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
Figure 1 consists of the controlling unit, water tank, array of sensors, display unit, unit 200, unit 300, unit 400 and unit 500 in this diagram showing the embedding of different kind of sensors to track the real time water and surrounding environment data it tells the sun light intensity, water pH level, NPK content in water, water temperature, water conductivity and dissolved oxygen in water and all the data is shown on the installed display.
Figure 2 illustrates the components of controlling unit, where it integrates with multiple sensors. This controlling unit is interfaced to node
Figure 3 showing the architecture of node 200 consisting of light intensity sensor, computing unit, Zigbee and battery. It is the node that sends the data of light intensity measurement to the controlling unit.
Figure 4 shows the architecture of node 300 consisting of temperature and humidity sensor, computing unit, Zigbee and battery. It is the node sends the data of temperature and humidity measurement to the controlling unit.
Figure 5 shows the architecture of unit 400, unit 500, unit n and so on. It consists of water leakage sensor, computing unit, Zigbee and battery. It detects the water leakage activity whenever water leaks and sends the signal to the controlling unit.
Figure 6 shows the architecture of array of sensors and in array of sensors consists NPK sensor, pH sensor, water temperature sensor, water conductivity sensor, oxygen dissolve sensor. it is the combination of different sensors which detects the different water parameters of hydroponic system and sends the data to the controlling unit.
The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a",” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", “third”, and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
The hydroponics are difficult to see the water nutrient contents and the crop become difficult to manage proper health and also the light intensity for different crops are different so the proper light intensity for different crop is important with temperature and humidity. Proposed architecture consists of the Controlling Unit, water tank, array of sensors, display unit, unit 200, unit 300, unit 400 and unit 500 in this diagram showing the embedding of different kind of sensors to track the real time water and surrounding environment data it tells the sun light intensity, water pH level, NPK content in water, water temperature, water conductivity and dissolved oxygen in water and all the data is shown on the installed display. Control system illustrates the components of controlling unit, where it integrates with multiple sensors. This controlling unit is interfaced to Node 200 showing the architecture of node 200 consisting of light intensity sensor, computing unit, Zigbee and battery. It is the node that sends the data of light intensity measurement to the controlling unit. The architecture of node 300 consisting of temperature and humidity sensor, computing unit, Zigbee and battery. It is the node sends the data of temperature and humidity measurement to the controlling unit. Architecture of unit 400, unit 500, unit n and so on. It consists of water leakage sensor, computing unit, Zigbee and battery. It detects the water leakage activity whenever water leaks and sends the signal to the controlling unit. Array of sensors and in array of sensors consists NPK sensor, pH sensor, water temperature sensor, water conductivity sensor, oxygen dissolve sensor. it is the combination of different sensors which detects the different water parameters of hydroponic system and sends the data to the controlling unit.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION:
Easy recognition of water nutrient contents.
Can be seen the intensity of light to adjust the crop according to it.
Can detect the surrounding temperature and humidity.
All the parameters and data can be seen on the screen.
It shows the real time water quality/contents, sunlight intensity and surrounding temperature and humidity.
, Claims:We Claim:
1. IoT based real-time water quality monitoring system for hydroponics
system is comprises with Controlling Unit, Water Leakage Sensors, Battery, pH sensor, light intensity sensor, display unit. Xbee
2. The system is claimed in claim 1, wherein consist of Hydroponic system comprising of display unit, Xbee, array of sensors, node and unit.
3. The system is claimed in claim 1, wherein the Xbee creates personal communication with controlling unit.
4. The system is claimed in claim 1, which consists of the water nutrient, light intensity, temperature and humidity can be seen easily on the display unit.
5. The system is claimed in claim 1, where it monitors the real time water quality/contents, sunlight intensity and surrounding temperature and humidity.