Patent Number: 12696857
Title: Plant management system and device
Company: FloraSense Inc.
Innovation in Plant Management Systems
The patented technology introduces a plant management system that integrates a centralized server, specialized sensor devices, and a control interface. This system is innovative because it utilizes a comprehensive plant reference database alongside a microclimate manager rather than relying solely on basic timing mechanisms. The sensor devices monitor ambient temperature, humidity, light, and soil moisture. The system then processes this local climate data against specific plant profiles to provide targeted environmental control and objective data for plant care.
Swanson Reed Patent of the Month
This invention was awarded the September 2026 Patent of the Month for the State of Illinois by Swanson Reed. It received this recognition due to its structured approach to integrating machine learning for plant identification with Internet of Things environmental sensors. The technology provides a measurable improvement in the accuracy of microclimate management for plant cultivation, demonstrating a verifiable advancement in agricultural and domestic plant technology within the state.
Eligibility for US R&D Tax Credits
The practical applications of this patent may qualify FloraSense Inc. for United States Research and Development tax credits. To be eligible, the development activities must meet the four-part test established by the Internal Revenue Service. Designing the microclimate manager and the integrated sensor array likely involved a process of experimentation to resolve technical uncertainties related to sensor accuracy, data transmission, and algorithm performance. Furthermore, creating the software architecture that accurately matches real-time sensor data with the plant reference database relies on the principles of computer science and engineering. These iterative development processes, aimed at improving functionality and performance, represent qualified research activities under Section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code.
