In one aspect, a pet access apparatus including an actuator and a pet door movable between a closed position and an open position. The pet access apparatus includes communication circuitry to receive a signal indicative of proximity of a pet to the pet door. The pet access apparatus includes an interior camera, an exterior camera, and a processor operably coupled to the actuator, the communication circuitry, the interior camera, and the exterior camera. The processor is configured to determine an attempt by the pet to operate the pet door based at least in part on the proximity of the pet to the pet door, the interior image data, and the exterior image data. The processor is further configured to facilitate movement of the pet door from the closed position toward the open position upon the determination of the attempt by the pet to operate the pet door.
In one aspect, a pet access apparatus including an actuator and a pet door movable between a closed position and an open position. The pet access apparatus includes communication circuitry to receive a signal indicative of proximity of a pet to the pet door. The pet access apparatus includes an interior camera, an exterior camera, and a processor operably coupled to the actuator, the communication circuitry, the interior camera, and the exterior camera. The processor is configured to determine an attempt by the pet to operate the pet door based at least in part on the proximity of the pet to the pet door, the interior image data, and the exterior image data. The processor is further configured to facilitate movement of the pet door from the closed position toward the open position upon the determination of the attempt by the pet to operate the pet door.
E05F 15/76 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique sensible au déplacement ou à la présence de personnes ou d’objets sensible à des dispositifs portés par des personnes ou des objets, p.ex. aimants ou miroirs
E05B 47/00 - Fonctionnement ou commande des serrures ou autres dispositifs d'immobilisation par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques
G07C 9/28 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée comportant l’utilisation d’un laissez-passer le laissez-passer permettant le repérage ou signalant la présence
3.
MOVABLE BARRIER OPERATOR WITH INTEGRATED CAMERA MODULE
In one aspect, a movable barrier operator includes a housing and a motor. The movable barrier operator further includes a camera mount that is connected to the housing and that supports a camera. The camera mount is configured to facilitate movement of the camera between a storage position wherein at least a portion of the camera is inside the housing and an operative position wherein the at least a portion of the camera is outside of the housing.
In one aspect, an object detection system is provided that adapts to the distance between the emitter and receiver. The system may utilize a range determining operation whereby the receiver will adjust an operation threshold, such as the detected signal strength required for the receiver to indicate that no object is present. The system may increase the threshold of the receiver as the strength of the received signal from the emitter increases, and upon certain conditions, decrease the threshold of the receiver as the strength of the received signal decreases. The system may utilize different receiver thresholds corresponding with different distance ranges between the emitter and receiver. By increasing the threshold of the receiver, the system may disregard low-level reflected light, thereby avoiding ignoring legitimate obstructions, while allowing the system to operate reliably over a wide physical range between the emitter and receiver.
G01V 8/12 - Détection, p.ex. en utilisant des barrières de lumière en utilisant un émetteur et un récepteur
G08B 21/02 - Alarmes pour assurer la sécurité des personnes
G08B 5/36 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p.ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible
(1) Winches for use in operating poultry equipment, namely, winches for raising and lowering poultry feeder lines and poultry feeder-related loop systems, and winches for use in opening and closing ventilation controls relating to poultry enclosures, namely, chicken-house inlets, tunnel doors, and curtains, none of the aforesaid goods being for use with oil industry equipment, or for use in the field of mine working, or relating to bearings, carburetors, compressors, engines not for land vehicles, cylinders, pumps, or valves.
In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a movable barrier operator including a body, a motor supported by the body, and a rotatable drive supported by the body and configured to be connected to an elongated driven member. The movable barrier operator further includes a shaft supported by the body and a compound gear mounted on the shaft. The compound gear includes a first gear operably coupled to a drive shaft of the motor and a second gear operably coupled to the rotatable drive. The first and second gears connected such that turning of the first gear causes turning of the second gear.
E05F 15/668 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants à coulissement vertical pour battants s’ouvrant de haut en bas
E05F 15/41 - Détection par contrôle de la force ou du couple transmis; Accouplements de sécurité avec activation en fonction du couple ou de la force, p.ex. accouplements glissants
E05F 15/665 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants à coulissement vertical
Winches for use in operating poultry equipment, namely, winches for raising and lowering poultry feeder lines and poultry feeder-related loop systems, and winches for use in opening and closing ventilation controls relating to poultry enclosures, namely, chicken-house inlets, tunnel doors, and curtains, none of the aforesaid goods being for use with oil industry equipment, or for use in the field of mine working, or relating to bearings, carburetors, compressors, engines not for land vehicles, cylinders, pumps, or valves
9.
MOVABLE BARRIER OPERATOR AND TRANSMITTER PAIRING OVER A NETWORK
In one aspect of the present disclosure, a system and method are provided for pairing a network-enabled movable barrier operator with a transmitter. The method may include receiving a pairing request, retrieving a hashed version of the transmitter fixed code, verifying access authorization, and forwarding the hashed version of the transmitter fixed code to a movable barrier operator to allow the movable barrier operator to determine whether a new transmitter is authorized to control the movable barrier operator.
A motion detector camera is configured to differentiate between an object or objects passing through the field of view of the camera and an object or objects approaching the sensor. In one example, motion is detected with a camera configured to identify and selectively filter specific directions of motion. The motion detector compares pixel changes, corresponding to the basic area or size of the object, from frame to frame, and detects the amount of increase in change or decrease in change. An increasing change in the area or size of an object indicates that an object is approaching, and a decreasing change in the area or size of an object indicates that an object that is receding.
H04N 5/232 - Dispositifs pour la commande des caméras de télévision, p.ex. commande à distance
G06T 7/254 - Analyse du mouvement impliquant de la soustraction d’images
G08B 13/196 - Déclenchement influencé par la chaleur, la lumière, ou les radiations de longueur d'onde plus courte; Déclenchement par introduction de sources de chaleur, de lumière, ou de radiations de longueur d'onde plus courte utilisant des systèmes détecteurs de radiations passifs utilisant des systèmes de balayage et de comparaison d'image utilisant des caméras de télévision
G01B 11/02 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer la longueur, la largeur ou l'épaisseur
G01B 11/14 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer la distance ou la marge entre des objets ou des ouvertures espacés
In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, an apparatus is provided that includes a database configured to store one or more vehicle status parameters of a vehicle and one or more secured space status parameters of a secured space. The apparatus further includes a server-based processor operatively coupled or connected to the database and configured to receive one or more of the one or more vehicle status parameters and one or more of the one or more secured space status parameters. The server-based processor is further configured to determine, based on at least one of the one or more vehicle status parameters and at least one of the one or more secured space status parameters whether to change a state of the vehicle.
F02D 41/04 - Dispositions de circuits pour produire des signaux de commande introduisant des corrections pour des conditions particulières de fonctionnement
B60K 28/00 - Dispositifs de sécurité pour la commande des ensembles de propulsion spécialement adaptés aux véhicules ou aménagés dans ceux-ci, p.ex. empêchant l'alimentation en carburant ou l'allumage en cas de danger
12.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VOICE-ACTIVATED CONTROL OF AN ACCESS CONTROL PLATFORM
The systems and methods provided herein use a rolling voice identifier in a multi-factor authentication system to avoid the security problems present in prior voice activated control systems. By implementing a rolling voice identifier in an access control platform, users may no longer need to be concerned with being overheard or recorded when providing voice authentication commands to an access control platform because the rolling voice identifier that the user will be prompted to speak will be specific to the particular instance of control of an access control platform. An access control platform is a platform that controls operation of a movable barrier by, for example, controlling the state of a movable barrier using a remote control. An access control platform may cause a movable barrier to become opened, closed, locked, or unlocked to permit or prevent access to a physical space by a physical object.
E05F 15/76 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique sensible au déplacement ou à la présence de personnes ou d’objets sensible à des dispositifs portés par des personnes ou des objets, p.ex. aimants ou miroirs
E05F 15/77 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique utilisant une commande sans fil
G01L 17/00 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour mesurer la pression des pneumatiques ou la pression dans d'autres corps gonflés
13.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING ACCESS TO A SECURED AREA
In one aspect, a portable electronic device is provided for accessing a secured area to deliver a package therein. The portable electronic device includes a sensor configured to detect an indicium of the package and communication circuitry configured to communicate a message to a server computer associated with the package upon the sensor detecting the indicium. The communication circuitry is further configured to receive delivery information from the server computer, the delivery information including at least a location of the secured area. The portable electronic device further includes a processor operatively coupled to the sensor and the communication circuitry. The processor is configured to cause, via the communication circuitry, the movable barrier operator to open a movable barrier associated with the secured area.
A movable barrier operator system including a movable barrier operator configured to be connected to a movable barrier and move the movable barrier. The system includes a remote control configured to utilize a first security protocol to wirelessly transmit a communication to the movable barrier operator and cause the movable barrier operator to move the movable barrier. The movable barrier operator is configured to receive information representative of a second security protocol and to eliminate a compatibility of the movable barrier operator with communications from the remote control utilizing the first security protocol.
In one aspect, a portable electronic device is provided for accessing a secured area to deliver a package therein. The portable electronic device includes a sensor configured to detect an indicium of the package and communication circuitry configured to communicate a message to a server computer associated with the package upon the sensor detecting the indicium. The communication circuitry is further configured to receive delivery information from the server computer, the delivery information including at least a location of the secured area. The portable electronic device further includes a processor operatively coupled to the sensor and the communication circuitry. The processor is configured to cause, via the communication circuitry, the movable barrier operator to open a movable barrier associated with the secured area.
Electronic systems are provided for secure actuation of a remote device such as a moveable barrier operator. The systems address the "man in the middle" problem of persons intercepting and duplicating radio frequency signals from a control device by introducing timing parameters into a bidirectional communication sequence between at least two devices.
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
H04L 29/06 - Commande de la communication; Traitement de la communication caractérisés par un protocole
H04L 9/32 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégées; Protocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
A movable barrier operator comprising a motor, communication circuitry configured to receive a control signal and communicate with a door lock associated with a passageway door, and a controller. The controller is configured to authenticate the control signal, wherein authenticating the control signal includes associating the signal with a first level of access or a second level of access. The controller is further configured to communicate with the door lock via the communication circuitry to permit opening of the passageway door in response to associating the control signal with the first level of access and inhibit opening of the passageway door in response to associating the control signal with the second level of access. The controller is configured to cause the motor to open the movable barrier regardless of association of the control signal with the first level of access or the second level of access.
A packaged apparatus includes a wireless communication device capable of communicating via a variety of different communication protocols. The communication device can be adapted to communicate according to one particular communication protocol from within the package and without physical access to the device. Accordingly, the configuration of the communication device can take place after packaging and either before, during, of after shipment of the product. The packaged apparatus communicates with an external device, reads, or receives information from the external device and then configures the communication device based on the read or received information. The external device can be an identification tag read by a reading device within the package, or it can be a transmitter that transmits signals that can be read by a communication device internal to the package.
H04Q 5/22 - Dispositifs de sélection dans lesquels plusieurs postes d’abonnés sont connectés par la même ligne au central avec connexion indirecte, c. à d. à travers un centre de commutation subordonné le centre subordonné ne permettant pas une interconnexion d'abonnés reliés à ce centre
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p.ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
A control panel is configured to operate one or more dock devices in a loading dock environment. The control panel can be supported at least in part by a bollard disposed in the loading dock environment. In one form, the bollard is configured to contain portions of the control panel and dock devices including sensors, lights, and the like. In one form, the control panel and one or more dock devices are mounted to a preexisting bollard to add functionality to the loading dock environment.
B65G 69/32 - Abris, entourages ou dispositions d'étanchéité pour quais de chargement
G05B 15/00 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur
B65G 69/28 - Rampes de chargement; Quais de chargement
E01F 15/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules
In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a head unit of a movable barrier operator is provided including a motor for moving a movable barrier and a first circuit board operable to provide power to the motor. The head unit includes a fire-resistant container that contains the first circuit board. This permits the electrical components of the head unit that utilize higher voltage, such as 120 volts, to be provided on the first circuit board and contained in the fire-resistant container. The head unit further includes a second circuit board outside of the fire-resistant container and operably coupled to the first circuit board. Because the second circuit board is outside of the fire-resistant container, the second circuit board may contain electrical components of the head unit that operate at lower voltages, such as at or below 24 volts.
E05F 15/00 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice
H02K 11/20 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection pour la mesure, la surveillance, les tests, la protection ou la coupure
H02K 11/33 - Circuits d’entraînement, p.ex. circuits électroniques de puissance
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Cloud computing featuring software for use in receiving, organizing, screening, editing, storing, distributing and sharing digital video and still images and sounds from remote cameras, transmitting video and still images and sounds to digital devices and servers
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Garage door openers, namely, electric door openers, hydraulic door openers, pneumatic door openers Remote control systems and components thereof, namely, automatic garage door and gate operators; Power Controllers; Electronic security devices, namely, electronic controls for granting access and egress through doors or gates; Radio receiver units; Access control systems for providing, and restricting access to electronically monitored and secured enclosures; Home, office and industrial automation systems comprising wireless and wired controllers, controlled devices; Security products, namely, entry door systems comprising wireless and wired controllers; Lighting controls
An apparatus controls the operation of multiple barriers at a common location. The apparatus incudes a controller that determines which particular barrier operator among a group of several barrier operators should execute functionality based on certain operating conditions (e.g., location, speed, direction, orientation, etc.) relative to a controller or another component of the apparatus. In response to a user operating an interface in a manner intended to effect a barrier operator function, the apparatus causes the particular barrier operator to execute the function without affecting the other barrier operators among the group.
E05F 15/00 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
H04H 40/00 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées à la réception d'informations radiodiffusées
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.à d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p.ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée (DNC), systèmes d'ateliers flexibles (FMS), systèmes de fabrication intégrés (IMS), productique (CIM)
G05D 3/00 - Commande de la position ou de la direction
E05F 15/77 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique utilisant une commande sans fil
E01F 13/04 - Dispositions pour interdire ou limiter la circulation, p.ex. portes, barrières pouvant être déplacées pour permettre ou empêcher le passage
H04W 4/04 - dans un environnement spécialisé, p.ex. des immeubles ou des véhicules
E05F 15/78 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique utilisant une commande sans fil utilisant des faisceaux lumineux
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Digital video cameras; weatherproof wireless camera monitoring systems comprised of wireless cameras, wireless transceivers, and camera mounts, and featuring video and audio streaming capabilities, built-in motion sensors, memory storage, and facial recognition and night vision capabilities, for use in home monitoring
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Digital video cameras powered by electricity, battery, or solar power; weatherproof wireless camera monitoring systems comprised of wireless cameras, wireless transceivers, camera mounts, battery packs and solar panels, and featuring video and audio streaming capabilities, built-in motion sensors, memory storage, and facial recognition and night vision capabilities, for use in home monitoring
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Digital video cameras; wireless camera monitoring systems comprised of wireless cameras, wireless transceivers, and camera mounts and featuring video and audio streaming capabilities, built-in motion sensors, and night vision capabilities, for use in home monitoring
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Digital video cameras; wireless camera monitoring systems comprised of wireless cameras, wireless transceivers, and camera mounts and featuring video and audio streaming capabilities, built-in motion sensors, and night vision capabilities, for use in home monitoring
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
20 - Meubles et produits décoratifs
Produits et services
Electronic locks; Electric actuators; Power Controllers; Remote controls for doors or gates; Electronic security devices, namely, electronic controls for granting access and egress through doors or gates; Radio receiver units, radio transmitter units, keypads for use with gate and door operators Access control and alarm monitoring systems; Facilities management software, namely, software to control building environment, access and security systems; Home, office and industrial automation systems comprising wireless and wired controllers, controlled devices, and software for lighting, security, safety and other home, office and industrial monitoring and control applications; Intercoms; Motion sensitive security lights Non-metal locks
29.
WIRELESS OBSTACLE DETECTION FOR USE WITH DIFFERENT BARRIER OPERATOR TYPES
A wireless obstacle detection system includes a wireless obstacle sensor and a communication module designed to provide a retrofit solution for easily adding obstacle detection capabilities to a previously installed barrier operator system. To facilitate ease of installation, the communication module can communicate with a large variety of barrier operators including using at least two different protocols for communication with obstacle detectors. Such communication may be wireless or wired, depending on the barrier operator and communication protocol implemented by a particular previously installed barrier operator. Once configured to be able to communicate with a previously installed barrier operator, the communication module receives communications from the wireless obstacle detector about the presence or absence of an obstacle at or near the barrier and transmits a corresponding communication to the barrier operator using the correct protocol.
A wireless obstacle detection system includes a wireless obstacle sensor and a communication module designed to provide a retrofit solution for easily adding obstacle detection capabilities to a previously installed barrier operator system. To facilitate ease of installation, the communication module can communicate with a large variety of barrier operators including using at least two different protocols for communication with obstacle detectors. Such communication may be wireless or wired, depending on the barrier operator and communication protocol implemented by a particular previously installed barrier operator. Once configured to be able to communicate with a previously installed barrier operator, the communication module receives communications from the wireless obstacle detector about the presence or absence of an obstacle at or near the barrier and transmits a corresponding communication to the barrier operator using the correct protocol.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Digital video cameras; wireless camera monitoring systems compromised of wireless cameras, wireless transceivers, and camera mounts and featuring video and audio streaming capabilities, built-in motion sensors, and night vision capabilities, for use in home monitoring
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Remote controls for controlling door and gate operators, lights and lighting systems; electronic transmitters for controlling door and gate operators, lights and lighting systems; computer application software for mobile communication and computing devices and vehicle infotainment centers for communicating with garage door and gate operators, lights and lighting systems; downloadable mobile applications and computer application software for mobile devices, namely, mobile phones and tablet computers, and vehicle infotainment systems for accessing and controlling door and gate operators, lights and lighting systems, * none of the aforesaid goods intended for control or monitoring of blind and shade motors *
33.
BARRIER IDENTIFICATION FOR AUTOMATED CONFIGURATION OF BARRIER OPERATOR
Configuration of a movable barrier operator is facilitated through communication with a module configured to substantially permanently affix to a barrier. The module contains information regarding the barrier in a manner to be accessible and transferable to a movable barrier operator configured to move the barrier. The movable barrier operator receives the information and automatically adjusts and sets barrier movement parameters for the movable barrier operator based on the information.
G06F 17/00 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques
G06F 17/30 - Recherche documentaire; Structures de bases de données à cet effet
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Downloadable software for receiving and storing images and sounds from remote cameras and sensors, transmitting images and sounds to digital devices and servers, and motion detection and notification functions; downloadable mobile applications for receiving and storing images and sounds from remote cameras and sensors, transmitting images and sounds to digital devices and servers, and motion detection and notification functions; video cameras; remote monitoring systems comprised primarily of wireless digital cameras with video and audio streaming capabilities
An apparatus having a controller will initiate an obstacle detector alignment mode. An annunciation system of the apparatus effects a first annunciation mode in response to a receiving component of an obstacle detection system receiving a signal transmitted from a transmitting component of the obstacle detection system. The annunciation system effects a second annunciation mode in response to the receiving component of the obstacle detection system not receiving the signal transmitted from the transmitting component of the obstacle detection system.
E05F 15/73 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique sensible au déplacement ou à la présence de personnes ou d’objets
A movable barrier operator mounts to a ceiling or a wall of a garage. The movable barrier operator includes an operator housing with a motor configured to open and close a movable barrier. The movable barrier operator also includes an LED light source mounted to the housing, a light cover, and a light distributing element. The light cover has several side surfaces that surround or covers the light source. The light distributing element mounts relative to the light source and is configured to scatter light projected by the LED light source so that some of the scattered light is directed toward one or more of the side surfaces of the light cover.
F21K 9/60 - Agencements optiques intégrés dans la source lumineuse, p.ex. pour améliorer l’indice de rendu des couleurs ou l’extraction de lumière
E05F 15/668 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants à coulissement vertical pour battants s’ouvrant de haut en bas
F21K 9/66 - Agencements optiques intégrés dans la source lumineuse, p.ex. pour améliorer l’indice de rendu des couleurs ou l’extraction de lumière - Détails des globes ou des couvercles faisant partie de la source lumineuse
F21K 9/68 - Agencements optiques intégrés dans la source lumineuse, p.ex. pour améliorer l’indice de rendu des couleurs ou l’extraction de lumière - Détails des réflecteurs faisant partie de la source lumineuse
A security system notifies a user of a security event when a movable barrier operator light turns on. The security system includes a camera in communication with control circuitry and a communication module. The control circuitry is configured to control operation of the camera. The communication module communicates with a light status detector that determines the status of an operator light associated with a movable barrier operator. When the operator light turns on, the light status detector sends a signal to the communication module, effecting the control circuitry to operate the camera to capture security data. The communication module then transmits the captured security data over a network to be accessible by a mobile device.
G08B 15/00 - Identification, mise en alarme ou mise hors d'état de nuire des cambrioleurs, des voleurs ou autres intrus, p.ex. en employant des explosifs
E05F 15/00 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Electronic door locks; electronic locking system comprised
of a back plate, mini-server, power adapter, power cord,
control cable, electronic lock and keys and communication
system for control over a global computer network or
wireless telephone network; computer system comprising
gateway and computer software system designed to allow
intercommunication between electronic locking system and
computers via a global computer network, wireless telephones
via a wireless telephone network, or wireless devices and
portable computers directly; computer software and
applications for electronic locking systems; computer
software and applications for bi-directional digital
transfer through radio transmission and a global computer
network for determining, reporting, and controlling the
status of electric locks via a global computer network,
wireless telephone network or direct communication; computer
software and applications for remote control and monitoring
of electronic locking system via a global computer network,
wireless telephone network or direct communication. Providing a web site featuring temporary use of
non-downloadable software for programmable locking systems
(terms considered too vague by the International Bureau -
rule 13.2.b) of the Common Regulations); providing a web
site featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software
for bi-directional digital transfer through radio
transmission and a global computer network for determining,
reporting, and controlling the status of electric locks via
a global computer network, wireless telephone network or
direct communication (terms considered too vague by the
International Bureau - rule 13.2.b) of the Common
Regulations); providing a web site featuring temporary use
of non-downloadable software for remote control and
monitoring of electronic locking system via a global
computer network, wireless telephone network or direct
communication (terms considered too vague by the
International Bureau - rule 13.2.b) of the Common
Regulations); application service provider (ASP) featuring
software for use in programmable locking systems;
application service provider (ASP) featuring software for
use in bi-directional digital transfer through radio
transmission and a global computer network for determining,
reporting, and controlling the status of electric locks via
a global computer network, wireless telephone network or
direct communication; application service provider (ASP)
featuring software for use in remote control and monitoring
of electronic locking system or direct communication.
A barrier operator that controls operation of a camera includes a controller, a communication module, and control circuitry. The controller moves a barrier between open and closed positions. The communication module receives open/close commands from a peripheral device. The control circuitry is in communication with the controller, the communication module, and a camera. The control circuitry of the barrier operator automatically activates the camera to capture at least one visual image in response to receiving an open/close command and/or a determination to move the barrier.
E05F 15/668 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants à coulissement vertical pour battants s’ouvrant de haut en bas
G08B 13/08 - Déclenchement mécanique par ouverture, p.ex. de portes, de fenêtres, de tiroirs, de contrevents, de rideaux ou de stores
G08B 13/196 - Déclenchement influencé par la chaleur, la lumière, ou les radiations de longueur d'onde plus courte; Déclenchement par introduction de sources de chaleur, de lumière, ou de radiations de longueur d'onde plus courte utilisant des systèmes détecteurs de radiations passifs utilisant des systèmes de balayage et de comparaison d'image utilisant des caméras de télévision
G08B 25/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels l'emplacement du lieu où existe la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalé à une station centrale, p.ex. systèmes télégraphiques d'incendie ou de police
A barrier operator that controls operation of a camera includes a controller, a communication module, and control circuitry. The controller moves a barrier between open and closed positions. The communication module receives open/close commands from a peripheral device. The control circuitry is in communication with the controller, the communication module, and a camera. The control circuitry of the barrier operator automatically activates the camera to capture at least one visual image in response to receiving an open/close command and/or a determination to move the barrier.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
41.
REMOTELY OPERATING A MOVABLE BARRIER OPERATOR WITH AUXILIARY DEVICE
An apparatus for use with an auxiliary device for commanding a movable barrier operator, the apparatus having a first communication interface, a processor device, and a second communication interface. The first communication interface being configured to receive a status change request from the auxiliary device. The processor device runs a movable barrier controller application and is configured to generate a control signal for the movable barrier operator in response to receiving the status change request. The second communication interface is configured to send the control signal to the movable barrier operator through a network.
Controlling movable barrier movement with respect to selectively overriding a safety system includes determining whether a safety system is in an operation failure or misalignment state, the safety system being configured to detect obstruction in a path of movement of a movable barrier, receiving a state change request for the movable barrier while the safety system is in the operation failure or misalignment state, determining whether a safety override condition exists, and overriding the safety system and actuating the movable barrier if the safety system is in the operation failure or misalignment state and the safety override condition exists.
E05F 15/73 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique sensible au déplacement ou à la présence de personnes ou d’objets
A location determination device is configured to effect the transmission of a message or command to change the configuration of at least one appliance at or proximate to a premises when the current destination for the location determination device is set to a preprogrammed location corresponding to the premises. Accordingly, unintended configuration changes in appliances are avoided with the knowledge that a user of the location determination device intends to proceed to the preprogrammed location corresponding to the premises.
A barrier sensor device and associated control device monitor operation of a barrier operator system. The barrier sensor device monitors operation of barrier operators for undesirable amounts of strain without barrier operator force as an input. The barrier sensor device instead detects both motion and tilt of a barrier. By monitoring these two aspects of barrier operation, the barrier sensor device compiles data that can be analyzed by the control device and compared to un-strained or previously compiled barrier operator data to determine whether the barrier operator system is under strain and requires service.
E05F 15/41 - Détection par contrôle de la force ou du couple transmis; Accouplements de sécurité avec activation en fonction du couple ou de la force, p.ex. accouplements glissants
E05F 15/40 - Dispositifs de sécurité, p.ex. détection d’obstacles ou de fin de course
A computing device using diagnostic application software described herein allows an owner or operator of a premises to provide a service technician access to operational data from a movable barrier operator so that the technician's computing device can troubleshoot for possible issues with the operation of the barrier operator. The owner's computing device can send credentials to the technician mobile device so that the technician's computing device can then utilize the application to access the operational data. For added security, the application can further give the owner computing device control over the type and duration of access provided to the technician.
B60R 25/00 - VÉHICULES, ÉQUIPEMENTS OU PARTIES DE VÉHICULES, NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS Équipements ou systèmes pour interdire ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules
Application software for a mobile device can provide an owner or operator of a premises with the ability to remotely grant a guest authorization to access an access control device on or in the premises. The access control device can control the operation of the one or more secondary devices, so that with the owner authorization, the guest can access the access control device to cause an action at the premises with the secondary device. The application software can further provide the owner/operator the ability to restrict the third party access, such as temporally or spatially.
B60R 25/00 - VÉHICULES, ÉQUIPEMENTS OU PARTIES DE VÉHICULES, NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS Équipements ou systèmes pour interdire ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules
A device newly introduced to a network is automatically credentialed to be able to communicate over a network before the device first communicates with the network. For example, at a point of purchase, a user can provide network identification information to a merchant computing device that effects transfer of that information to the new device such that the new device can communicate directly with the network without initial credentialing directly between the unique device and the local network. In another example, the merchant computing device communicates with the local network to register a newly purchased device with the local network before the newly purchased device is introduced to the network. Accordingly, the network is configured to begin communications with the unique device without initial credentialing directly between the unique device and the local network.
A barrier operator feature enhancement device is designed to provide one or more features found in modern barrier operator devices and to incorporate those features into a previously installed barrier operator system. To facilitate ease of use, the barrier operator feature enhancement device can communicate with a large variety of barrier operators. Such communication may be wireless or wired, depending on the communication protocol implemented by a particular previously installed barrier operator. To facilitate the ease of installation, the device is designed to configure itself to operate with the communication protocol of the previously installed barrier operator. Once configured to be able to communicate with the previously installed barrier operator, the feature enhancement device works with the barrier operator to provide one or more additional features to enhance the capabilities of the previously installed barrier operator.
E05F 15/70 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique
G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio
G08C 19/00 - Systèmes de transmission de signaux électriques
H04B 7/26 - Systèmes de transmission radio, c. à d. utilisant un champ de rayonnement pour communication entre plusieurs postes dont au moins un est mobile
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Electric door opening and closing system Power Controllers; Remote controls for doors or gates; Electronic security devices, namely, electronic controls for granting access and egress through doors or gates; Radio receiver units, radio transmitter units, keypads [ and card readers ] ; Access control systems for providing, and restricting access to electronically monitored and secured enclosures; Facilities management software, namely, software to control building access and security systems; Home, office and industrial automation systems comprising wireless and wired controllers, controlled devices, and software for lighting, security, safety and other home, office and industrial monitoring and control applications; Lighting controls; computer hardware; Computer hardware and software system for remotely monitoring controlling devices within a building, facility, grounds, or designated spatial area; Computer hardware and computer peripheral devices; Computer hardware and software systems for remotely controlling lighting devices, access devices, security devices within a building or building perimeter; [ Security alarm controllers; Security alarms; Security control panels; Security lights for outdoor use; ] Security products, namely, entry door systems comprising touch pads; Electric monitoring apparatus, namely, computer hardware and software used to transmit electronic messages and data via communications networks, * none of the aforesaid goods being for home automation systems and apparatuses relating to window coverings, including window screens, draperies, blinds, and other window-related coverings *
A fluid-based spring counterbalance mechanism comprising an elastic flexible fluid-based spring disposed between two surfaces is used to support some or all of the weight of a movable barrier. A linkage mechanism comprising at least one rotating rotatable shaft is configured to receive rotational motion from a jackshaft associated with the movable barrier. A translational mechanism coupled to the at least one rotating shaft and coupled to at least one of the two surfaces is configured to compress the flexible fluid-based spring between the two surfaces in response to rotation of the rotatable shaft. By compressing the fluid-based spring, the counterbalance mechanism provides a force that partially or fully supports the weight of the movable barrier.
E05F 3/00 - Appareils de fermeture ou d'ouverture à dispositif de freinage, p.ex. ralentisseurs; Structure des dispositifs de freinage pneumatique ou à liquide
A chassis for a barrier operator is provided. The barrier operator includes a motor and a transmission configured to cooperate with a rail system to move a barrier. The chassis includes a unibody frame having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion is configured to receive and secure the motor to the unibody frame. The second portion is configured to receive and secure the transmission to the unibody frame. The third portion is configured to receive and secure at least a portion of the rail system to the unibody frame. The first, second, and third portions are formed as a single, integral component.
The present invention relates to a chassis for a barrier operator. The chassis has a first flange that defines a motor flange formed to receive and mount a motor, the first flange housing at least a part of a transmission configured to receive rotational power from the motor and provide the rotational power to a drive gear. A second flange is integral with the first flange and defines a pair of arms that define a slot that is configured to receive a first portion of a rail. The second flange and the pair of arms define an aperture for receiving a second portion of the rail. The second flange defines a C- shaped portion that, with the pair of arms, defines an aperture for receiving the first rail portion and receiving a rail portion from another rail system with an end thereof approximately aligned with the drive gear.
An access controller apparatus and method for controlling physical access to an area are provided to determine a current priority level setting of the access controller and to ignore a received command in response to a comparison of the priority level of the received command to the current priority level setting of the access controller. Thus, a prioritized response to commands is provided such that commands of certain priority levels can be acted upon in certain situations. This helps allow for proper responses to multiple conflicting commands and for prioritized responses to commands of greater importance or of universal impact.
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.à d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Electronic locks; Electric actuators; Power Controllers; Remote controls for doors or gates; Electronic security devices, namely, electronic controls for granting access and egress through doors or gates; Radio receiver units, radio transmitter units, keypads and card readers; Access control and alarm monitoring systems; Facilities management software, namely, software to control building environment, access and security systems; Home, office and industrial automation systems comprising wireless and wired controllers, controlled devices, and software for lighting, HVAC, security, safety and other home, office and industrial monitoring and control applications; Telephones; Intercoms; Motion sensitive security lights
A hydraulic brake apparatus, a movable barrier apparatus, a hydraulic brake kit, a method of stopping movement of a movable barrier, and a method installing a hydraulic brake assembly are described herein. A selectively operable piston mechanism converts rotation of a drive shaft of a movable barrier into hydraulic pressure used to operate a brake configured to stop movement of the drive shaft.
An end-user device can aggregate information as pertains to a variety of appliances that otherwise utilize incompatible communication protocols to present a shared opportunity to accommodate current information regarding those appliances. This information can include status information regarding such appliances as well as, or in lieu of, instructions to be acted upon by those appliances. Gateways can serve to provide a communications interface between such appliances and, for example, an internet. By one approach one or more middleware platform intermediaries can interface between one or more of those gateways and the end-user device.
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p.ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseau; Circuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p.ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
20 - Meubles et produits décoratifs
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Remote control systems and components therefor, namely radio
controls for garage and warehouse entrance doors or gates,
automatic garage door openers, lights, motors, antennas,
transmitters, receivers and controllers responding thereto
and used in such systems; electrical safety equipment,
namely, an electric eye for sensing obstructions and
controlling doors; electronic security devices, namely,
electronic controls for granting access and egress through
doors or gates; radio receiver units, radio transmitter
units, keypads and card readers; a centralized automated
system comprising a programmable controller, power line
carrier modules, and one or more control modules or control
receptacles, for controlling audio equipment, lighting, and
other appliances in a residence. Benches; bookshelves; cabinetwork; chairs; chests of
drawers; curtain rods; drawer organizers; filing cabinets;
furniture; hose hangers not of metal; lockers; metal
shelving; nonmetal and non-paper containers for storage or
transport; non-metal bins; non-metal hangers for electrical
cords; non-metal hooks; non-metal step ladders; non-metal
step stools; non-metal tool boxes; peg boards made of
plastic; plastic boxes; shelves; stools; storage racks; tool
and tool accessory boxes not made of metal sold empty and
parts and fittings therefor; tool and tool accessory trays
not made of metal sold empty and parts and fittings
therefor; towel racks; wall-mounted tool racks; work
surfaces; workbenches. Providing technical advice and information in the
maintenance and repair in the field of garage door opener
installation, remote control systems, electrical safety
equipment, electronic security systems, centralized
automation systems and central vacuum systems.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Electric motors for doors, gates and shutters; tubular
electric motors for doors, gates and shutters. Remote control systems and components thereof - namely radio
controls for garage and warehouse entrance doors or gates,
automatic garage door openers, lights, motors, antennas,
transmitters, receivers and controllers responding thereto
and used in such systems; electrical safety equipment,
namely, an electric eye for sensing obstructions and
controlling doors; electronic security devices, namely,
electronic controls for granting access and egress through
doors or gates; radio receiver units, radio transmitter
units, keypads and card readers; a centralized automated
system comprising a programmable controller, power line
carrier modules, and one or more control modules or control
receptacles, for controlling audio equipment, lighting, and
other appliances in a residence. Providing advice and information relating to maintenance and
repair in the field of garage door opener installation,
remote control systems, electrical safety equipment,
electronic security systems, centralized automation systems.
61.
APPARATUS AND METHOD PERTAINING TO THE USE OF WIRELESS SIGNALS TO CONTROL AN APPLIANCE
An appliance wirelessly receives any of a plurality of different signals that comprise control instructions from a transmitter for a second appliance other than the appliance and of a different class of appliance. The appliance then provides, in the absence of learning, any of a plurality of different control instructions to be used by the appliance as a function of that received signal. By one approach those wirelessly-received control instructions relate to controllable functions for the second appliance. Pursuant to these teachings, the receiving appliance effectively converts a received control instruction that relates to one kind of functionality for a given kind of appliance into a control instruction that relates to a different kind of functionality and that is usable by a different kind of appliance.
A motor is configured to operate in one of at least two modes in response to determining that a power provided by a power supply for the motor crosses certain thresholds. For example, first and second windings apply a rotating force to a rotating armature of a single motor. The first and second windings are electrically coupled to first and second commutators, respectively, which transmit power to the first and second windings from a first and second power source, respectively. In other aspects, different power sources power the motor, and the motor operates at different speeds depending on the power source applied. For example, the change in power sources is effected in response to detecting a change in applied power past a threshold, thus effecting the motor's operation in a second, different speed. So configured, a single motor can reduce deployment of bulky and expensive add-on equipment.
H02K 13/00 - Association structurelle de collecteurs de courant et de moteurs ou de génératrices, p.ex. plaques de montage des balais ou connexions avec les enroulements; Agencement des collecteurs de courant dans les moteurs ou les génératrices; Dispositions pour améliorer la commutation
E05F 15/603 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs
E05F 15/608 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants à tambour
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02K 3/28 - Schémas d'enroulements ou de connexions entre enroulements
H02P 25/22 - Enroulements multiples; Enroulements pour plus de trois phases
63.
ENCRYPTED COMMUNICATIONS FOR A MOVABLE BARRIER ENVIRONMENT
An at least partially secure communication environment is provided in which accessory devices can be communicated with and controlled in the context of a movable barrier operator system. In one example approach, a gateway device can be configured to coordinate and control such communications in a secure manner. Three example approaches to such a communication environment include: a gateway device's receiving an accessory device control signal and sending a rolling code based accessory command signal to a target accessory device; receiving a rolling code based accessory device control signal and sending a command signal to an accessory device; and receiving a rolling code based accessory device control signal and sending a rolling code based accessory command signal to a target accessory device. Combinations are possible. An integrated system provides for automatic functioning of one device in response to status changes of one or more other devices.
An at least partially secure communication environment is provided in which accessory devices can be communicated with and controlled in the context of a movable barrier operator system. In one example, an apparatus comprises a gateway device having at least one of an antenna configured to communicate wirelessly with at least one of a plurality of accessory devices associated with a movable barrier operator configured to be operatively connected to a movable barrier to move the movable barrier between an open position and a closed position, or a port configured to communicate with at least one of the plurality of accessory devices via a wired connection. A processing device is configured to control communications with the accessory devices by receiving an accessory device control signal designed to implement a function of one of the accessory devices, triggering sending a rolling code based accessory command signal to the accessory device.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
providing a web site featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software for programmable locking systems; providing a web site featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software for bi-directional digital transfer through radio transmission and a global computer network for determining, reporting, and controlling the status of electric locks via a global computer network, wireless telephone network or direct communication; providing a web site featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software for remote control and monitoring of electronic locking system via a global computer network, wireless telephone network or direct communication; Application service provider (ASP) featuring software for use in programmable locking systems; Application service provider (ASP) featuring software for use in bi-directional digital transfer through radio transmission and a global computer network for determining, reporting, and controlling the status of electric locks via a global computer network, wireless telephone network or direct communication; Application service provider (ASP) featuring software for use in remote control and monitoring of electronic locking system via a global computer network, wireless telephone network or direct communication
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
electronic door locks; electronic locking system comprised of a back plate, mini-server, power adapter, power cord, control cable, electronic lock and keys and communication system for control over a global computer network or wireless telephone network; computer system comprising gateway and computer software system designed to allow intercommunication between electronic locking system and computers via a global computer network, wireless telephones via a wireless telephone network, or wireless devices and portable computers directly; computer software and applications for electronic locking systems; computer software and applications for bi-directional digital transfer through radio transmission and a global computer network for determining, reporting, and controlling the status of electric locks via a global computer network, wireless telephone network or direct communication; computer software and applications for remote control and monitoring of electronic locking system via a global computer network, wireless telephone network or direct communication
67.
METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ACCOMMODATE BOTH A LEARN MODE OF OPERATION AND A PAIRING MODE OF OPERATION DURING A RELATIONSHIP-ESTABLISHMENT MODE OF OPERATION
A control circuit initiates a relationship-establishment mode of operation and operates in both a learn mode of operation and a pairing mode of operation. When the control circuit completes one of these modes of operation (for example, the learn mode of operation, the pairing mode of operation, or either) the relationship-establishment mode of operation can switch to only using the remaining mode of operation during a remainder of the relationship- establishment mode of operation. One can also disable a previously-established relationship for each of a first category of remote platforms (such as remote platforms that became authorized through a learn mode of operation) when the user presses a button. Upon then detecting a second end-user assertion of the end-user interface, the control circuit can further disable a previously-established relationship with each of a second category of remote platforms (such as remote platforms that became authorized through a pairing mode of operation).
G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio
E05F 15/77 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique utilisant une commande sans fil
H04B 7/26 - Systèmes de transmission radio, c. à d. utilisant un champ de rayonnement pour communication entre plusieurs postes dont au moins un est mobile
In one aspect, a method of operating a movable barrier operator includes engaging a flexible driven member with a drive of the movable barrier operator. The method includes moving the flexible driven member in a first direction to move a movable barrier connected to the driven member and monitoring the position of the movable barrier. In response to the movable barrier reaching a given position, the driven member is moved in a second direction without moving the movable barrier to remove slack from the driven member. In another aspect, a movable barrier apparatus includes a movable barrier controller operatively coupled to a movable barrier operator. The movable barrier controller is configured to cause the movable barrier operator to reverse direction of a flexible driven member a distance after stopping movement of a movable barrier toward a limit position and without moving the movable barrier.
E05F 15/603 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs
E05F 15/608 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants à tambour
E05F 15/00 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice
69.
METHOD AND APPARATUS PERTAINING TO BARRIER MOVEMENT CONTROLLERS AND EMPLOYING A CAMERA AND A WIRELESS TRANSMITTER
A control circuit, upon detecting a condition of interest, automatically forwards information regarding a recently-captured image to a predetermined recipient. Upon then later receiving an instruction (which instruction was prompted at least on behalf of the predetermined recipient), the control circuit then wirelessly transmits a movable barrier remote control signal to a corresponding barrier movement controller.
One or more repeaters enable the conveyance of both asynchronous and synchronous transmissions. This can comprise receiving, via a first carrier, a transmission from a message source that is asynchronous with respect to a time slot partitioning of the communication protocol and then, when the asynchronous transmission is received during an asynchronous source transmission portion, buffering a corresponding message until a next available synchronous time slot opportunity during the asynchronous source transmission portion and then transmitting the message via the first carrier to at least attempt to forward the message.
A pool of identifiers are individually used by corresponding particular ones of a repeaters. A communications protocol as used by the repeaters provides time slots to be used by these repeaters when making their transmissions. Each of the time slots is associated with individual corresponding ones of the identifiers, though the time slots are allocated unequally amongst the identifiers such that at least one of the identifiers has more time slots allocated to that identifier, over a given beacon cycle, than others of the identifiers.
H04B 7/212 - Accès multiple par répartition dans le temps
H04J 3/16 - Systèmes multiplex à division de temps dans lesquels le temps attribué à chacun des canaux au cours d'un cycle de transmission est variable, p.ex. pour tenir compte de la complexité variable des signaux, pour adapter le nombre de canaux transmis
A system and method for training a learning transceiver to a movable barrier system includes a learning transceiver that is configured for being trained to the movable barrier system. To provide ease of use to consumers, a user is able to train the learning transceiver to the movable barrier system without needing to push a button on a movable barrier operator or use a pretrained transmitter. To this end, a movable barrier operator is configured to transmit a transmission signal to the learning transceiver including a rolling access code, which is used to train the learning transceiver. To maintain the security of the movable barrier system and to restrict unauthorized users from accessing the movable barrier system, the movable barrier operator waits to transmit the transmission signal, including the rolling access code, to the learning transceiver until it has received an indication that a predetermined event occurred.
73.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRAINING A LEARNING MOVABLE BARRIER OPERATOR TRANSCEIVER
A system and method for training a learning transceiver to a movable barrier system includes a learning transceiver that is configured for being trained to the movable barrier system. To provide ease of use to consumers, a user is able to train the learning transceiver to the movable barrier system without needing to push a button on a movable barrier operator or use a pretrained transmitter. To this end, a movable barrier operator is configured to transmit a transmission signal to the learning transceiver including a rolling access code, which is used to train the learning transceiver. To maintain the security of the movable barrier system and to restrict unauthorized users from accessing the movable barrier system, the movable barrier operator waits to transmit the transmission signal, including the rolling access code, to the learning transceiver until it has received an indication that a predetermined event occurred.
A method and system provides conditional allowance of access by operating a movable barrier such that access is not granted unless another condition is met. In one illustrative approach, a fist signal is received and, if a second signal is received within a set time frame relative to receipt of the second signal, a movable barrier operator is then activated. By one approach, one of the signals is a long-range transmission, and the other signal is a visual-range transmission.
A movable barrier operator controls access to a secured area which houses vehicles. The movable barrier operator is operable to move a movable barrier from an open to a closed position. A sensor controls the operation of a service-providing device through the controller of a movable barrier operator or by direct communication to a controller for the service-providing device. The sensing device senses whether a vehicle is present in the secured area. The sensor is operatively connected to the moveable barrier operator and is used to control the operation of at least one service-providing device without necessarily effecting movement of a barrier by the movable barrier operator. Operation of the service-providing device is effected upon sensing whether a vehicle is present in the secured area to effect an operation of the service-providing device.
E05F 15/73 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique sensible au déplacement ou à la présence de personnes ou d’objets
E05F 15/70 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Remote controls for doors or gates; Electric door opening and closing system; Electronic security devices, namely, electronic controls for granting access and egress through doors or gates; Radio receiver units, radio transmitter units, keypads and card readers; Access control and alarm monitoring systems for providing, tracking, and restricting access to electronically monitored and secured enclosures; Facilities management software, namely, software to control access and security systems; Computer hardware and software systems for remotely controlling access devices, security devices within a building or building perimeter; Building security systems comprising software and hardware for providing picture, video, alarm status; Security alarm controllers
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Power Controllers; Remote controls for doors or gates; Electric door opening and closing system; Electronic security devices, namely, electronic controls for granting access and egress through doors or gates; Radio receiver units, radio transmitter units, keypads and card readers; Access control systems for providing, and restricting access to electronically monitored and secured enclosures; Facilities management software, namely, software to control building access and security systems; Home, office and industrial automation systems comprising wireless and wired controllers, controlled devices, and software for lighting, security, safety and other home, office and industrial monitoring and control applications; Lighting controls; computer hardware; Computer hardware and software system for remotely monitoring controlling devices within a building, facility, grounds, or designated spatial area; Computer hardware and computer peripheral devices; Computer hardware and software systems for remotely controlling lighting devices, access devices, security devices within a building or building perimeter; Security alarm controllers; Security alarms; Security control panels; Security lights for outdoor use; Security products, namely, entry door systems comprising touch pads; Electric monitoring apparatus, namely, computer hardware and software used to transmit electronic messages and data via communications networks *, none of the aforesaid goods being for home automation systems and apparatuses relating to window coverings, including window screens, draperies, blinds, and other window-related coverings *
78.
MOVABLE BARRIER OPERATOR AND TRANSMITTER WITH IMMINENT BARRIER MOVING NOTIFICATION
A movable barrier system with a moving-barrier imminent motion notification includes a movable barrier and a movable barrier operator connected to control movement of the movable barrier between a first position and a second position. To reduce user dissatisfaction with the moving-barrier imminent motion notification, communications to the movable barrier operator include information to assist the operator in determining whether to operate the moving-barrier imminent motion notification in combination with moving the door or to specifically command that the moving-barrier imminent motion notification operate or not. The communication may include a signal or input separate from and in addition to a typical command signal or input to the operator. By other approaches, the method of communication can provide information to the operator with respect to operation of the moving-barrier imminent motion notification, or a transmitter identifier can provide information with respect to operation of the moving-barrier imminent motion notification.
A movable barrier system allows for varying the linear actuator speed to account for speed variances caused by the physical configuration of the system. An example system includes a processor configured to variably control operation speed of the linear actuator when it moves a movable barrier between a first position of the movable barrier and a second position of the movable barrier as a function of location of the movable barrier pivot connection relative to the linear actuator pivot connection. The function may be a function of a ratio of a distance from the linear actuator pivot connection to a fixed point and a distance from the movable barrier pivot connection to the fixed point. The function may be calculated by the processor or accessed by the processor according to information about the physical configuration of the system.
E05F 15/611 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants pivotants
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.à d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
80.
APPARATUS AND METHOD PERTAINING TO A PIVOTING BARRIER
An apparatus for use with a post (602) and a corresponding pivoting barrier (601) comprises a post-mountable bracket (300) and a pivoting barrier-mountable bracket (500). The former comprises a frame (301)configured to be affixed to the post, a barrier pivot (305) that is affixed to the frame, and a linear actuator arm mounting bracket (307) that is also affixed to the frame. The pivoting barrier-mountable bracket can comprise a frame (501) configured to be affixed to the pivoting barrier, a post pivot (505) that is affixed to the frame and that is configured to pivotally mate with the barrier pivot, and a linear actuator arm mounting bracket (507).
E01F 13/04 - Dispositions pour interdire ou limiter la circulation, p.ex. portes, barrières pouvant être déplacées pour permettre ou empêcher le passage
E01F 13/00 - Dispositions pour interdire ou limiter la circulation, p.ex. portes, barrières
81.
APPARATUS AND METHOD PERTAINING TO A PRE-CONFIGURED POST FOR USE WITH AN AUTOMATICALLY-MOVABLE BARRIER
A post (200) for use with an automatically-movable barrier (1203) and a motive actuator (1204) is configured to interact with the barrier to thereby facilitate movement of the barrier with respect to the post. This post can have at least one cavity (201, 801) formed axially therein and a mains-power-bearing pathway (202) disposed within this at least one cavity to convey mains electrical power to moveable barrier control circuitry (1202) as well as the motive actuator. Such a post can further comprise one or more integral pivot points (1001) that are configured to pivotally engage the automatically-movable barrier such that the automatically-movable barrier can selectively pivot about the integral pivot point. By another approach, such a post can further comprise one or more rollers (1101) that are configured to engage the automatically-movable barrier such that the latter can selectively move in a lateral direction through engagement with the roller(s).
E05F 15/60 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques
E01F 13/08 - Dispositions pour interdire ou limiter la circulation, p.ex. portes, barrières pouvant être déplacées pour permettre ou empêcher le passage par pivotement vers la position fermée autour d'un axe transversal situé dans la surface de la route, p.ex. portions de la surface de la route pouvant être basculées, poteaux de parcage pouvant être basculés
A system includes a translator device that is configured to receive, using a pre-programmed native mode of operation, a first barrier actuation code transmitted by a transmitter according to a first code format. The translator device then analyzes the first barrier actuation code and verifies that it is a valid code. When a valid code, the translator device saves the information contained in the code, and creates a second barrier actuation code at least in part from information contained in the first actuation code and transmits the second barrier actuation code according to the second code format, which is different from the first code format. A barrier operator is coupled to the translator device and a barrier. The barrier operator has a receiver apparatus and the receiver apparatus receives the second barrier actuation code. The barrier operator determines whether the second barrier actuation code is valid, and when the barrier actuation code is determined to be valid, actuates the barrier.
A system includes a translator device that is configured to receive, using a pre-programmed native mode of operation, a first barrier actuation code transmitted by a transmitter according to a first code format. The translator device then analyzes the first barrier actuation code and verifies that it is a valid code. When a valid code, the translator device saves the information contained in the code, and creates a second barrier actuation code at least in part from information contained in the first actuation code and transmits the second barrier actuation code according to the second code format, which is different from the first code format. A barrier operator is coupled to the translator device and a barrier. The barrier operator has a receiver apparatus and the receiver apparatus receives the second barrier actuation code. The barrier operator determines whether the second barrier actuation code is valid, and when the barrier actuation code is determined to be valid, actuates the barrier.
A system for controlling operation of a plurality of movable barrier operators includes a controller configured to communicate with a plurality of movable barrier operators. The controller is programmed to receive a command to operate the plurality of movable barrier operators and to send a signal to start operation of a first movable barrier operator of the plurality of movable barrier operators in response to receiving the command. The controller is also programmed to send a signal to start a second movable barrier operator of the plurality of movable barrier operators at a time after sending the signal to start the operation of the first movable barrier operator. An arbitration of confirmation signals from the plurality of movable barrier operators may be used to determine the order of operation of the movable barrier operators.
A wireless radio frequency transmitter (400), upon detecting (101) an end user assertion of an end user interface and in automatic response thereto, uses a first rolling carrier frequency to transmit (102) a message. Upon then determining (104) that the end user is continuing to assert this end user interface, this transmitter then re- transmits (105) that message using a predetermined fixed carrier frequency. By one approach, the first rolling carrier frequency is selected from amongst a pool of candidate carrier frequencies using a carrier frequency calculation formula. By another approach, this carrier frequency is selected from one or more tables that comprise a plurality of different carrier frequencies.
The barrier operator system, method and kit described herein contemplate the use of a rack and pinion drive mechanism which is mounted on tracks of the operator system such that the pinion is positioned to ideally engage the rack which is coupled to the barrier to move the barrier along the tracks in both the upstream and downstream direction. Pre- positioning the pinion relative to the rack and using the rack and pinion drive as described herein permits coupling the rack and motor at any variety of points along the barrier to move it. Further when the barrier is an over head door, such as a garage door, the door is connected to the rack through a coupling assembly which connects the door to the rack without making the latter connection through the motor driving the pinion.
E05F 15/665 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants à coulissement vertical
F16H 19/04 - Transmissions comportant essentiellement et uniquement des engrenages ou des organes de friction et qui ne peuvent transmettre un mouvement rotatif indéfini pour convertir un mouvement rotatif en mouvement alternatif et vice versa comportant une crémaillère et pignon
A movable barrier that is at least partially counterbalanced by a spring is moved from a first position to a second position while substantially simultaneously monitoring at least one characteristic associated with moving the movable barrier to provide at least one monitored characteristic. The at least one monitored characteristic is compared to a predetermined criterion. When the at least one monitored characteristic does not meet the predetermined criterion, an alarm condition is set to indicate a failure of the spring.
A first moveable barrier operator is actuated to move a first moveable barrier and a light beam is encoded with operational information regarding the first movable barrier operator. The encoded light beam is transmitted from an emitter associated with the first moveable barrier operator to a first detector associated with the second moveable barrier operator. The second moveable barrier operator may be subsequently operated at least in part according to the operational information encoded in the light beam.
E05F 15/78 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique utilisant une commande sans fil utilisant des faisceaux lumineux
E05F 15/77 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique utilisant une commande sans fil
E01F 13/00 - Dispositions pour interdire ou limiter la circulation, p.ex. portes, barrières
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MOVABLE BARRIER OPERATOR SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
A first movable barrier operator is actuated in order to move a first movable barrier to a first predetermined position via a first movement and according to a first operating characteristic. A second operating characteristic is selected for moving a second movable barrier to a second predetermined position via a second movement. The second operating characteristic is chosen so that the second movement of the second movable barrier to the second predetermined position does not interfere with the first movement of the first movable barrier to the first predetermined position. A second movable barrier operator is actuated to move the second movable barrier to the second predetermined position via the second movement according to the second operating characteristic.
E05F 15/00 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice
E01F 13/04 - Dispositions pour interdire ou limiter la circulation, p.ex. portes, barrières pouvant être déplacées pour permettre ou empêcher le passage
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METHOD AND APPARATUS TO FACILITATE AUTOMATED CONTROL OF LOCAL LIGHTING AT A REMOTE CONTROL
Upon detecting (101) (via an animate object detector (506)) an animate object, these teachings provide for automatically and responsively transmitting (102) a remote light control signal and also selectively controlling (103) local lighting (505). This can comprise temporarily switching the local lighting to a higher power mode of operation (such as a fully--on mode of operation) from a lower power mode of operation (such as a fully-off mode of operation). These teachings will further accommodate determining (301) a relatively closeness of the animate object to the remote control. When the detected animate object is more than predetermined distance from the remote control, the local lighting can remain in the lower power mode of operation. When the detected animate object, however, is within that predetermined distance from the remote control, then the aforementioned step of switching the local lighting to the higher power mode of operation can be undertaken as described.
H05B 47/115 - Commande de la source lumineuse en réponse à des paramètres détectés en détectant la présence ou le mouvement d'objets ou d'êtres vivants
E05F 15/73 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique sensible au déplacement ou à la présence de personnes ou d’objets
G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio
91.
METHOD AND APPARATUS TO FACILITATE CONTROLLING THE CONNECTION OF A MAINS TO A MOVABLE BARRIER OPERATOR POWER SUPPLY
A movable barrier operator having control circuitry (206) to selectively cause movement of a corresponding movable barrier (203) and a power supply that is operably coupled to a mains (201) and is operably coupled to provide electrical motive power to components of the operator can be configurable to selectively disconnect a portion, but not all, of the power supply from the mains when full power availability for the components is not required. This power supply can comprise a less efficient first power supply (204) and a more efficient second power supply (205). In such a case, these teachings can provide for disconnecting (105) the first power supply from the mains when a higher level of power is not presently required. Meanwhile, the second power supply can continue to provide operating power to, for example, the aforementioned control circuitry to ensure ongoing functionality of the movable barrier operator.
A sprocket having a slot formed therethrough can be disposed about the non-rotating support rod of a given roller door. This sprocket is then attached to the door-supporting frame such that the sprocket is positioned externally to the roller door. A connector can serve to effect this attachment. This connector might comprise a plurality of bolts with support sleeves. By this approach, the sprocket can be maintained at a fixed distance from the door supporting frame. This connector might also comprise an adjustable connector that adjustably and fixedly connects the sprocket with respect to the door-supporting frame. By one approach, the sprocket connects directly to the door-supporting frame. By another approach, if desired, the sprocket connects to a frame interface which connects, in turn, to the door-supporting frame. This frame interface can itself also have a slot formed therethrough to again facilitate placing the frame interface into an installed position.
A barrier movement operator controls movement of a moveable barrier. The barrier movement operator includes a head unit, including a chassis, for commanding the moveable barrier to perform moveable barrier functions. A plurality of closely mounted light emitting elements are fixedly mounted onto the head unit. A heat sink is in thermal communication with the set of light emitting elements and with the chassis of the barrier movement operator to dissipate thermal energy from the set of light emitting elements. A controller is utilized for controlling the head unit to provide power to the set of light emitting elements.
F21V 29/70 - Dispositions de refroidissement caractérisées par des éléments passifs de dissipation de chaleur, p.ex. puits thermiques
H05B 45/40 - Circuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] - Détails des circuits de charge à LED
E05F 15/00 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice
F21S 8/00 - Dispositifs d'éclairage destinés à des installations fixes
F21V 11/00 - CARACTÉRISTIQUES FONCTIONNELLES OU DÉTAILS FONCTIONNELS DES DISPOSITIFS OU SYSTÈMES D'ÉCLAIRAGE; COMBINAISONS STRUCTURALES DE DISPOSITIFS D'ÉCLAIRAGE AVEC D'AUTRES OBJETS, NON PRÉVUES AILLEURS Écrans non couverts par les groupes , , ou
F21V 33/00 - Combinaisons structurales de dispositifs d'éclairage avec d'autres objets, non prévues ailleurs
A first value of an operational center frequency of a signal to transmit is determined according to received user input. The operational center frequency is centered within a first band of frequencies and the first band of frequencies has a first bandwidth. A single loop antenna is tuned to match the first value of the center frequency and the single loop antenna is arranged and configured to operate across a second band of frequencies having a second bandwidth. The first bandwidth is less than the second bandwidth. The signal is transmitted from the single loop antenna according to the first value of the operational center frequency to provide a transmitted signal.
At a moveable barrier operator, parameters are adjusted. At a first time, the moveable barrier operator is configured with at least one parameter and adjustment of the at least one parameter is disabled until a predetermined identification signal is received. At a second time, the predetermined identification signal is received and the at least one parameter is responsively adjusted.
E05F 15/00 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice
E01F 13/04 - Dispositions pour interdire ou limiter la circulation, p.ex. portes, barrières pouvant être déplacées pour permettre ou empêcher le passage
G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CODING IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION INTO A SECURITY TRANSMISSION AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC LEARNING OF REPLACEMENT SECURITY CODES
A method for use in relation to a security system includes receiving one or more items of information that each identify things or users associated with the security system, and forming a fixed portion of a security code using the one or more items of information. The fixed portion of the security code is stored in an apparatus that is configured to transmit the security code. A method and apparatus involving the receipt of such a security code are also disclosed. A method for use in relation to a security system includes generating a fixed portion of a security code, and setting a value of the fixed portion of the security code to a value that has a relationship to a fixed portion of a previously learned security code. The relationship indicates that the fixed portion of the security code is a replacement for the fixed portion of the previously learned security code. The fixed portion of the security code is stored in an apparatus that is configured to transmit the security code. A method and apparatus involving the receipt of such a security code are also disclosed.
A user interface device provides secure access to equipment. An audio reception device is adapted to receive an audio input comprising background noise and to receive an audio user code from a user. A user input device receives a manual input comprising a manual user code from the user. A control unit stores one or more target user codes and receives an audio input and determines a noise level of the background noise. An instruction message is generated to inform the user to enter the manual user code in response to the noise level of the background noise exceeding a predetermined threshold level. An output device provides the instruction message to the user. A control unit provides secure access to the equipment in response to at least one of the audio user code and the manual user code.
G07C 9/10 - Barrières mobiles avec moyens d’enregistrement
G07C 9/33 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée ne comportant pas l’utilisation d’un laissez-passer combiné à une vérification d’identité au moyen d’un mot de passe
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METHOD AND APPARATUS REGARDING A MOVABLE BARRIER OPERATOR REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER KIT
A movable barrier operator remote control transmitter kit comprises a transmitter (200) and, if desired, a user discernable listing (402) of a plurality of different remote control signal instruction protocols. This transmitter can be configured and arranged to automatically incrementally configure the transmitter using a series of protocols with each assertion of a user input (203) and also to cause the test configured transmitter to transmit a test transmission (701) to permit the user to ascertain whether a corresponding movable barrier operator responds positively. This listing can present the protocols in an order that matches a sequential order (401) by which the transmitter controller (201) will incrementally configure and test the transmitter. User discernable instructions (601) can provide advice to a user with respect to using the list (402) to quickly advance through the listing (401 to begin the compatibly testing with a particular selected candidate protocol.
Operating power (207 and/or 209) is wirelessly transmitted (101) within a movable barrier operator system (200) to at least one remote peripheral device (204) to thereby provide at least a portion of the remote peripheral device's instantaneous power consumption requirements. By these teachings, this remote peripheral device and the movable barrier operator for the movable barrier operator system are able to transmit information there between separate and apart from such wireless transmission of operating power. Such an exchange might comprise, for example, one or more separate wireless transmissions that are distinct and separate from the wireless power transmissions.
H02J 50/80 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique mettant en œuvre l’échange de données, concernant l’alimentation ou la distribution d’énergie électrique, entre les dispositifs de transmission et les dispositifs de réception
E05F 15/73 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique sensible au déplacement ou à la présence de personnes ou d’objets
G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio
A wireless system for granting or denying access to protected location or equipment and providing compatability with existing access point devices and control equipment. The system is based on a remote wireless unit positioned at each protected location and interfaced with security hardware at the location, such as a keypad. The remote unit is provided access to the data entered by a user trying to gain access, packaged with an electronic location identification code, and wirelessly transmitted to a central unit. The central unit is interfaced with a central computer and interprets the location identification code. The central computer may then determine whether or not to grant access based on the data entered at the remote location and the location identification provided by the remote unit. The central unit then transmits the determination back to the remote location along with the identification code. The remote unit provides the determination to the security hardware if the location code is applicable.
