Smart Farming is a user friendly interface combined with an intelligent choice making system that implements a crop sprayer. The system can adapt to both crop conditions and user input through the PowerPC controls.
After a brief animated introduction and a mandatory password protected entry, the user is catapulted into an enormous array of options. This stockpile of selections has been cleverly integrated to provide the farmer with the information, resources, and intelligence to farm well.
A help screen informs the farmer which functions he can call. By calling the password function the farmer can reset his password or lock up his system. Calling the barcode function lets the farmer’scan’ the barcode of the current crop he is treating. The program does some error checking and records the information received for later use.
Before the farmer can spray a field, he must fill up his tank with fluid. AddFluid performs this task admirably, allowing the farmer to control the speed of the pump and fill exactly the amount he/she needs. A bargraph graphically displays the fluid in the tank and the percentage filled is displayed on an LCD screen.
Next, the farmer can spray his field by calling Sprayer. This function computes the exact spray pattern that will best help his/her crops. Again, the farmer is allowed a hands on approach to farming. The farmer can increase the pressure and cycle speed of the spraying and watch the fluid level remaining on an LCD panel. If the farmer forgets his options he/she is always free to check the handy help screen.
During the entire process, the farmer is in direct communication with the home base, utilizing a stylized messaging service. This allows the farmer to seek advice, make plans, and complete the job in record time. Smart Farming is just that. Smart. Sophisticated. Intelligent. Farming at its best.