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It comprises a central processing unit (CPU), to which a control panel (PC) is attached, said central processing unit (CPU) being connected to the input of a power control circuit (CCP) that selectively controls the opening and closing of a set of valves of hydraulic systems for the passage of hot w

It comprises a central processing unit (CPU), to which a control panel (PC) is attached, said central processing unit (CPU) being connected to the input of a power control circuit (CCP) that selectively controls the opening and closing of a set of valves of hydraulic systems for the passage of hot water (Q), cold water (F), sinking and draining (Ed) and of odoriferous essence (E); said central processing unit (CPU), besides being controlled by the control panel (PC), allows the remote control by means of data receiving and transmitting interfaces (IT, IRF, IES) which are directly and individually connected to the relevant central processing unit (CPU); a voice synthesizing circuit (CSV) that interconnects the central processing unit (CPU) with the data receiving and transmitting interfaces (IT) being provided; the central processing unit (CPU) being connected to an analog-to-digital converting circuit (CCAD), which in turn receives the signals from the sensors (S) physically disposed in strategic places on the immersion bathtub (B); the whole set being connected to a power source (FA).

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1. AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE PARAMETERS INVOLVED IN THE PREPARATION AND USE OF AN IMMERSION BATH comprising: an immersion bath provided with a plurality of sensors that sense temperature, water volume and odoriferous essence;a central processing unit connected to an analog-to-digital c

1. AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE PARAMETERS INVOLVED IN THE PREPARATION AND USE OF AN IMMERSION BATH comprising: an immersion bath provided with a plurality of sensors that sense temperature, water volume and odoriferous essence;a central processing unit connected to an analog-to-digital converting circuit that receives signals from the plurality of sensors and to which a control panel is peripherally connected, said central processing unit being connected to an input of a power control circuit that selectively controls the opening and closing of a set of valves of hydraulic systems for the passage of hot water, cold water, sinking and draining and of odoriferous essence into and out of said immersion bath until a predetermined set of temperature, water volume and odoriferous essence parameters is achieved;data receiving and transmitting means consisting of one of a telephone interface, serial electric interface and radio frequency interface and connected to said central processing unit for remote control of said central processing unit and for remote notification of the achievement of said predetermined set of parameters to a user in a remote location in preparation of use of said immersion bath; anda voice synthesizing circuit that interconnects the central processing unit with the data receiving and transmitting means for voice-based remote notification of the achievement of said predetermined set of parameters to a user in a remote location;said central processing unit further provided with a plurality of memories for storing and recalling said predetermined set of parameters between uses of said immersion bath and for automatically maintaining and regulating said predetermined set of parameters during use of said immersion bath.2. The automated system according to claim 1, wherein the control panel is provided with a display, an alphanumeric keyboard, a power button, at least two memory buttons associated with said plurality of memories and a loud speaker.3. The automated system according to claim 1, wherein the power control circuit is electrically connected to valves that selectively control the opening and closing of hydraulic systems.4. The automated system according to claim 1, wherein the data receiving and transmitting means is a telephone interface for one of pulse lines and tone lines.5. The automated system according to claim 1, wherein the data receiving and transmitting means is a serial electric interface coupled to an automation exchange.6. The automated system according to claim 1, wherein the data receiving and transmitting means is a radio frequency interface for receiving data remotely through radio frequency signaling.7. The automated system according to claim 1, wherein the data receiving and transmitting means requires an identification and access password for remote accessing of the central processing unit for preparing the immersion bath.8. The automated system according to claim 1, wherein the data receiving and transmitting means is a telephone interface through the a residence telephone system.9. The automated system according to claim 1, further comprising means for controlling said central processing unit through one of the Internet and Intranet.