초록 ▼

The invention is directed to an ice and snow melting system including at least one sensor for sensing a temperature or moisture associated with an ambient environment, and a heater for melting the ice and snow. An automatic controller is connected to each of the heater and the sensor. The controller

The invention is directed to an ice and snow melting system including at least one sensor for sensing a temperature or moisture associated with an ambient environment, and a heater for melting the ice and snow. An automatic controller is connected to each of the heater and the sensor. The controller selectively controls operation of the heater, and includes a remote control interface which is either integral or connected therewith. A remote control is connected to the remote control interface of the controller via two conductors. The remote control is configured to receive a signal from and transmit a signal to the controller. The received signal is indicative of a status indicator associated with the heater and/or controller, and the transmitted signal is used by the controller for the controlled operation of the heater.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An ice and snow melting system, comprising:at least one sensor, each said sensor being configured for sensing at least one of temperature and moisture associated with an ambient environment;a heater for melting the ice and snow;an automatic controller connected to each of

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An ice and snow melting system, comprising:at least one sensor, each said sensor being configured for sensing at least one of temperature and moisture associated with an ambient environment;a heater for melting the ice and snow;an automatic controller connected to each of said heater and said at least one sensor, said controller selectively controlling operation of said heater, said controller including a remote control interface; anda remote control connected to said remote control interface via only two conductors, said remote control independently controlling operation of said heater through said connection with said remote control interface, said remote control being configured to receive a signal from and transmit a signal to said controller over at least one of said two conductors, said received signal being indicative of a status indicator associated with at least one of said heater and said controller, said transmitted signal being used by said controller for said controlled operation of said heater.